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We’re extremely excited to announce the #winners of our recent Takapuna Shop and Win promotion! Thank you to all those that shopped and dined in Takapuna over June and July, and then entered our prize draw. It was great to see so many people out and enjoying our wonderful local offering! The 2021 winners are: Main Prize – $6,000 travel package from Trafalgar Diana Bezuidenhout (shopped and won at Paper Plus Takapuna)  $1,000 Takapuna Shopping Sprees: Marjorie Lescano (shopped and won at Portmans) Piyathi Munasinghe (dined and won at WINNER WINNER) Tara Wylie (shopped and won at Farmers Takapuna) Christina Osborne (shopped and won at Farmers Takapuna) Congratulations to our winners! We hope you enjoy your travel Diana – when you’re able to! And that our shopping spree winners enjoy all their

COVID-19 Lockdown – Essential Services in Takapuna are still open Please make sure you stay safe, look after yourselves, your families, friends and local communities by staying home and following the rules. What we do now, affects everyone in the coming weeks. The essential services that are open and continuing to trade in Takapuna during this time are below. New World Shore City (Open: 7am-8pm everyday, entry via Como St) Life Pharmacy Shore City (Open: 9am-6pm Mon-Sat, 10am – 4pm Sun, Entry though Anzac Street or from inside Shore City) Takapuna Pharmacy – 463 Lake Rd – Please Queue at the entrance Northstar Pharmacy – 62 Hurstmere Rd – (10am – 4pm Monday to Friday. Weekends closed) Pharmacy on Hurstmere – 99 Hurstmere Road –

Auckland Council’s transformation of Takapuna’s main street is now entering its final stage of construction, with exciting new features of the revitalised boulevard already being enjoyed. In the completed sections, Hurstmere Road now boasts wider high-quality pavements, new timber seating and stonework walls, offering more space for pedestrians, outdoor dining and events. The street has also become greener with plantings of Puriri and Tī kōuka trees in five new garden beds and in two of the street’s new rain gardens, which are now actively cleaning water run-off from Hurstmere Road before it drains to Takapuna Beach. Welcoming the news, North Shore Councillor Richard Hills said it was exciting to see the upgrade already delivering a greener and more people-friendly environment that will better serve local

Around the world in Takapuna Over the years, the streets of Takapuna have become enriched with a vibrant mix of cultures and varied cuisines. Authentic, made with love and passed down through generations, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite Takapuna restaurants from around the globe and their signature dishes that you must try… Nanam’s ‘taco pao’ has been their signature dish since they first started out in a tiny stall at the Auckland Night Markets. Inspired by siopao (steamed buns), the vibrant beetroot pao is made fresh in house and served with ‘humba’ – a Filipino braised pork dish – and house-made condiments and pickles. “Our customers love it because it’s an example of our simple but creative approach to the dishes we do at

Creative & Brave: Matariki – Borrowed Earth Studio Visit Matariki has always been a very special event for Creative & Brave. It is an important time for personal reflection, for taking that little bit of time that you need for yourself and for your family. A time to just be with those you love and remember those who have passed. It is also a time to prepare for the onset of winter and ensure you and those in your community are all stocked up for the colder months. Traditionally this is a time of harvest, of gifting food, and planning or preparing the ground for the new year’s crops. The night sets in pretty quickly now so there will be many opportunities to head out

Bring your team back to the office and WIN! Hey Office Workers, we miss you! Get your teams back into the office, and you could WIN an office shout! We want to see you and your team enjoying work life back at the office, so send us a photo of your team, and we’ll put you in the draw to win a $100 office shout! How to enter: Simply email us a photo of you and your team / colleagues enjoying time back in the office along with your name / business name and contact information – and you’re in the draw! PRIZE: We will be giving away 1x $100 office shout (towards some local catering for your choice of morning tea / lunch / afternoon

38 Hurstmere Ices up with the Arrival of the Takapuna Ice Rink! Paradice Events in conjunction with the Takapuna Beach Business Association presents the Takapuna Ice Rink. Get your skates on for icy fun at the Takapuna Ice Rink from Saturday 17 April to Sunday 2 May at 38 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna. 38 Hurstmere will set the scene for the arrival of the sparkling ice rink for the first time! The fully covered, 10m by 25 m, 100% pure ice rink provides fun for all ages. Skate to the latest hits under the festoon and disco lights. The Takapuna Ice Rink will provide excitement for the young and young at heart, guaranteeing icy fun and the coolest time! Opening hours: 10 am to 10 pm Saturday 17 April – Sunday 2

Top Date ideas in Takapuna this Valentine’s Day   Whether you’re wanting to make a good first impression, or just simply want to treat your other half this Valentine’s Day – Takapuna has you covered! From romantic dinners, to dessert treats, to adventure activities, you can find your perfect date right here in Takapuna.     The classic – Romantic Dinner for two  Takapuna has the best of the best when it comes to cuisine and dining. First off the rank – the wonderful Regatta Bar and Eatery, with sea views and delicious meals. For something slightly more relaxed, but as equally delicious, there’s The Elephant Wrestler, Franc’s Bar & Diner or Catnapper Arms. Or why not try a new cuisine, at Nanam, Tok Tok, Thai