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ISSUE 15. JULY / AUGUST 2017 Central Park Henderson NEWS Sir Ken Stevens A High Flying Kiwi www.centralparkbusiness.org.nz ISSUE 15 1 2 ISSUE 15 www.centralparkbusiness.org.nz FROM THE TOP Of Town and Tunnel We also congratulate Waitakere College on their receiving a Prime Ministerial Award for achieving stunning increases in NCEA. Who says West Auckland doesn’t provide John Schipper, outstanding education! Well done Mark Shanahan and your team. Chairman Firstly, thank you Lawrence for writing the last Editorial in my time each way, which makes such a difference to my day. absence, it is much appreciated. I’d like to add my congratulations Garry Bates is working hard with memberships, and we welcome to Emirates Team NZ on their stunning victory in Bermuda, it was the following new people on board: absolutely amazing watching the technology of these boats and it goes to show having a big budget doesn’t necessarily mean you’re • June Stahls Graphix Ltd. going to win! Smart strategies and team work are mostly what it’s all • Distinction Furniture. about • Invigorate. • Oceanz Seafood Henderson. We have seen ongoing pressure being put on Auckland Transport • Pete’s Packaging Ltd. (A.T.) around the Lincoln Rd. upgrade primarily through articles • West Auckland Hospice (sponsored by Davis Funerals). published in the Western Leader by businesses that will be affected. Nobody ever wants to see the debacle that ensued around Te Atatu Last edition Senior Constable Martyn Spear wrote an article ‘Taking Rd. upgrade, therefore Auckland Transport you need to plan this Care of Business’, and this time Martyn continues writing about the correctly. We will continue to put our point of view to AT at every good results he and his team are achieving in our community. available opportunity. We also congratulate Waitakere College on them receiving a Prime Lawrence mentioned that as of 1 July CPBA will now be CPHB Ministerial Award for achieving outstanding increases in their NCEA (Central Park Henderson Business) and as this has now happened, passes. Who says West Auckland doesn’t provide outstanding you will be seeing a different logo, and the magazine will now education? Well done Mark Shanahan and your hard working, be CPH News. We are looking forward to having a say in what dedicated team. happens, it has been a long process and I thank the current Board My wife and I took a small break away to Melbourne, what a for steering us through. wonderful sporting weekend we had, with Brazil v Argentina at the I caught up with Shane Henderson (Henderson Massey Local Board MCG on the Friday night. Chair) a few days ago, these meetings are useful and keep CPHB Saturday was Wallabies’ v Samoa, Sunday had its usual AFL game up to date with what the Local Board is doing. In this month’s at the Etihad Stadium and Tuesday night saw Australia v Brazil. meeting we touched on what PANUKU (Investment and Property Arm of the Auckland council) thoughts are around their plans for On that note Waitakere City is holding its own with the Auckland rejuvenating Henderson Central. We have been given the plan and Masters Darts Competition later this month, and the Ellerslie Flower will make recommendations incorporating our business members’ Show in November. Both these events are held at our Iconic Trusts perspective. West Auckland is becoming more easily accessible Stadium so come, enjoy, and support these events. now with the opening of the Waterview Tunnel, and our strategy is John Schipper, Chair CPBA to attract additional business to this area. I use the Tunnel everyday [email protected], 021 270 0992 coming and going from home. 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Offer not available conditions and fees apply, including PPSR fees of $10 and establishment fees of up to $296. not available in conjunction with any other offer. in conjunction with any other offer. West City West City West City Offer ends on 30th July 2017 130-134 CENTRAL PARK DRIVE, HENDERSON, AUCKLAND. PHONE 837 0907 www.westcityautogroup.co.nz www.centralparkbusiness.org.nz ISSUE 15 3 CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE 3 FROM THE TOP Chairman, John Schipper 5 CENTRAL PARK HENDERSON NEWS The Goods from Garry 7 6 CPH Motoring Feature Holden Astra Launch 7 Member’s Car 8 CPH BUSINESS PROFILES 8 West Liquor Lincoln Centre 9 Larsen and Best Ltd 10 CPH FEATURE Sir Ken Stevens - A High Flying Kiwi 8 12 RECIPE By Mike Shatura 13 BUSINESS BRASS TACKS Taking Care of Business 10 Cover: Sir Ken Stevens, A high flying Kiwi www.centralparkbusiness.org.nz Want more regular news? Like us at www.facebook.com/Central Park Business Assn - West Auckland NZ and you’ll hear about things as they’re happening! PUBLISHING ENQUIRIES: MEMBERSHIP AND ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES: CENTRAL PARK HENDERSON BUSINESS Phil Clode, RBA Sales Manager Garry Bates, Business Development Phone:+64 2 74 904 260 Mobile: 027 448 7009 Mobile: 0274 904 260 150 Central Park Drive, Henderson, Auckland E: [email protected] E: [email protected] P.O. Box 69-126 Glendene, Henderson 0645 Auckland, New Zealand The Central Park Henderson News is published by the Rosebank Business Association Inc for the Central Park Henderson Business Association. 3000 copies are distributed free to approximately 1200+ businesses in the Rosebank and Central Park business districts. Editorial included in this publication reflects the opinions of the contributing authors and does not necessarily represent the views of either Association. 4 ISSUE 15 www.centralparkbusiness.org.nz ‘The Goods’ Huge result for Member Waitakere College Picking up the ‘Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award’ at from Garry the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards on June 30. Congratulations to all, for your landmark achievement. Red light cameras coming to our patch Garry Bates, Auckland Transport has announced these will go live in late July. Business Development Manager They will be at the intersection of Lincoln Rd & Te Pai Place, and Lincoln Rd & Swanson Rd, after there have been combined 5 serious and 21 minor crashes in the past five years. All of these The nice people at West Auckland Hyundai who are a CPH were caused by red light runners. Member, have given me a 2016 TUCSON to drive for a while, and Collins Plumbing and Gas Ltd without the ‘wrap’ proviso. The thinking was, as I’m out visiting Member Collins Plumbing and Gas Ltd. celebrates 10 years in members, I should drive one their vehicles. I thought why not report business this month, cheers to the next ten year team. my own findings anyway? The Hangar Bar Right off, I like the steering wheel, reversing camera, sensors & LED All of July they are celebrating their 10th Birthday, wow 10 years daytime running lights. already, raise a glass to the Crew. Being a hot red colour, in my first journey along the mighty Concourse it was raining so the car got a bit dirty. I had briefly been given a silver one, which would’ve probably hidden the road What’s On film, but no matter, the car still looked great. I really like the sound Distant Lands - Waitakere Voices Mid-Year Concert system, PJ’s sultry voice and infectious laugh does sound great ACG Sunderland, 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson from it. I turned up Harry Styles latest, though I don’t listen to One Sunday 30 July 2017 2:30pm - 4:30pm Direction in case you wonder. Night Markets - KMart car park, There is plenty of room for the boxes of CPH News I deliver monthly Waitakere Plaza, 5 Vitasovich Ave, Henderson and that’s without the rear seat in fold down mode.