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ISSUE 78 DEC 2020 / JAN 2021⋄ DISTRIBUTED FREE TO HOMES & SHOPS ⋄ LIVING, WORKING & SHOPPING IN GLEN EDEN
Farewell David, welcome James
Replacing him is James Williams plot of land. Due to the unitary plan,
(left), who had been the relieving land here’s now much more valuable.
branch manager for the company. “Glen Eden now has its very own
“I spent some time as relieving apartment complex and people are
manager in Glen Eden,” James says, currently moving in for Christmas.
“and I really enjoyed working with However, I believe that future
the team. They are a special bunch, development here will consist more of
very astute and professional but terraced housing up to three levels.”
also down to earth and trustworthy.
AFTER many happy and successful When a job came up there I jumped
years as manager of the Barfoot & at the chance. I’m very blessed to be
Thompson office in Glen Eden, David part of such a dynamic team.”
Armstrong (right) has moved on to James lived in Glen Eden at one
take up a position elsewhere in the time so he knows the area well. He
company. believes Glen Eden is still a great
He will be missed as much for his suburb for first-time buyers to get
contribution to the community as onto the housing ladder.
anything else – he was active in the “Like every suburb in Auckland, We would like to wish our
local Business Association and did a there will be development. As more thousands of readers across
stint as its chairman, and the branch people move to the City of Sails the Glen Eden a safe and happy
under his management was active in need for housing increases. It is holiday season. The Voice will
return in February.
fundraising for charity. common in Glen Eden to own a large
Improving value
before selling
ONE question people have when
they ask us to sell their home, write
Robyn Rule and Alan Hyslop from
Barfoot & Thompson Glen Eden, is
‘What can I do to improve its value?’
Pre-sale presentation matters but
99% of a house’s value lies in things Find out more:
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you can’t change.
The land is a huge proportion of
the value. Likewise, location. The
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Only the last 1% of value is in
voucher to dine in Little India Glen Eden. Congratulations to
cosmetic improvements like the our November winner, Trish Godfrey from Philip Avenue.
kitchens and bathrooms, or the
wallpaper, carpet and paint.
Some improvements at the lower
end can increase a property’s appeal
Getting back on track…
It has been a long and trying year for Ranges Regional Park have been able
over and above their cost. all of us and I am sure we are all to be opened, with more to follow:
One example is gardening. If you looking forward to a much needed • White Track
can clear an overgrown backyard break. The holidays will be different • Jubilee Walk
for $1,500 and skip fees to create this year with overseas trips not an • Mt Donald McLean Walk
a bigger lawn and space for a option. Can I invite you to enjoy the • Spragg Bush Track
trampoline, the investment is beauty of the west instead? • McElwain Track
• Donald McLean Track
worth it. But don’t go overboard. I could be accused of being biased
• Karamatura Loop
Tidy up, not landscape. but I think our beaches are the best in • Karamatura Track
Things like house washing, and the world. I have not seen any beach • Ahu Ahu Track
even painting or sanding floors and to better Te Henga, Anawhata, Piha or
recarpeting, are also worth Karekare. And Whatipu is quite unique These two tracks in our local board
considering. and gives you the impression you are area have also been upgraded:
at the edge of the world even though • Wood Bay reserve
One more thing: Staging isn’t as • Seibel Scenic Reserve
you’re only an hour from the city.
common as it should be but it’s a
I know how important access to If you are heading out to explore
simple and cost-effective method the Waitākere Ranges tracks is to them, please stay on the upgraded open
of presentation. people. Council’s track reopening is tracks, use the hygiene stations and
Remember that all investment is proceeding. Eleven tracks have been clean your footwear and equipment
about getting a return on your upgraded in time for summer with before leaving home.
capital. Any capital you put in should boardwalks and other measures to Happy holidays
be measured against its potential. make them safe and reduce the everyone. I trust
spread of kauri dieback. next year will be
November Glen Eden statistics It has not been an easy year to better for us all.
Sales: 21. Average price: $752,785. complete the reopening. The Covid Greg Presland
Highest: $1,155,000. Lowest: $389,000. lockdown stopped a lot of work Co-chair
Average days on market: 28.
across the country, so it’s good news
that these tracks in the Waitākere
Glen Eden shops are dressed for Christmas!
Santa Comes to Glen Eden
‘Santa Comes to Glen Eden’ on the Recreation Centre was used.
last Saturday of November was a Stage performances were a delight
fun-filled day. and MC Johnny Angel (Pacific Elvis)
There were six dressed Christmas kept everyone entertained.
trees in the competition. Glen Eden Santa arrived at 2.30pm to the joy
Garden Club was the overall winner. of the children. All the children – 200
The bouncy castles were nonstop or more – got gingerbread men and
and the large Santa Sleigh was well gummie bears. Most had a personally
used for photos. blown-up balloon and face painted.
Glen Eden librarians kept busy “A good day but very busy,”
reading stories and every room of concluded organiser Gayle Marshall
the Glen Eden Community and from Glen Eden Protection Society.
How time flies
when you’re
having coffee!
Columbus Coffee just celebrated
nine years in Glen Eden. Congrats
to owners Jane and Murray!
CAB hours
Citizens Advice Bureaux Waitākere
wishes readers Meri Kirihimete
me nga mihi o Tau Hou. All five
branches will close on Friday 18
December, Glen Eden at 4.30pm.
All Bureaux will reopen on Tuesday
5 January. Some Bureaux will
operate reduced hours for a short
period into the new year – check
with your local one for details.
VisionWest celebrates 30 years of service
held in the GEBC café. as long-term volunteers there.
The morning tea included the Murray Cottle was pastor of
launch of Building Hope Together, a GEBC in the early days of the Trust
picture-rich historical record of the and commented, “It’s amazing to see
first 30 years of VisionWest. The what the Trust has become. It’s a
book launch – postponed twice due testament to what can happen when
to COVID restrictions – was limited a small group of people launch into
to 50 people with a guest list that a vision with perseverance and a
ONE of West Auckland’s largest included local MP Carmel Sepuloni willingness to take a few risks.”
employers recently celebrated 30 (pictured speaking with Brook You can buy Building Hope Together
years of transforming lives. Turner,VisionWest Head of Service online at 30years.visionwest.org.nz.
VisionWest Community Trust on Development &
Glendale Road began life as The Partnerships),
Friendship Centre Trust after a former mayors
group from Glen Eden Baptist Janet Clews and
Church (GEBC) decided they Bob Harvey, and
wanted to do something practical local Councillor
for their wider community. Linda Cooper.
The Council let them renovate Time was also
and utilise the disused Glen Eden taken to honour
railway station as a drop-in centre those who had
for a rent of one dollar per year. journeyed with
Thousands of lives have since been the Trust since
transformed by their work. it began, many
Thirty years on, on 18 November,
a celebration VIP Morning Tea was
‘Does Santa really wear glasses?’
While we’re rockin’ around the craftsmanship without straining his eyes.
Christmas tree, we find ourselves As the day goes on, Santa pulls up a
pondering that question. Here’s what chair, iPad in hand as he welcomes in
we at Glen Eden Optometrists have the digital age. Equipped with the latest
spied. The countdown to Christmas is technology, his blue-light occupational
on. Santa’s workshop is open 24/7. lenses fend off eye fatigue, allowing him
It’s all hands on deck. There are toys to power through hours of checking
to build, a list to check twice – names as well as enjoy FaceTime
to see who is naughty and who with Mrs Claus.
is nice. Dashing through the snow, it’s
The morning of Christmas Eve almost time to go, packing up the
starts for Santa with a cup of sleigh all day with presents, his
hot chocolate and the latest polarized prescription sunglasses
edition of Toy World. Santa, wearing keep the glare away.
prescription reading glasses, skims As day turns to night, the stars start
Serving the community
over the latest toys. Santa then leaves to twinkle, Santa has a last check of the
for half a century for the workshop. There are many sleigh before putting on his multicoated
toys to make and paint, fine details prescription glasses to help with night
GLEN EDEN’S that need special attention and a
keen eye. Progressive lenses help
driving of the sleigh, and off he goes.
I wonder if our staff here at Glen
ONLY Santa oversee the elves in the Eden Optometrists have been naughty
DRY CLEANERS distance and focus on the fine or nice!
Glen Eden Drycleaners, 274 West Proud winners of ‘Most
Coast Road. Tel: 09 818 8993. Satisfied Customers’ in
www.glenedendrycleaners.co.nz Optometry 2018–2020
www.facebook.com/Glen Eden Dry
Cleaners 16 Glenmall Place (09) 818 4452 reception@glenedenoptometrist.co.nz
Seasonal fun and much more at our local library
Xmas Craft for Kids Whau Ace Adult and Community Keep an eye out in December for
Tuesday 15 December Education offer free drop-in sessions information about Auckland
3.30pm–4.30pm helping you to: Libraries’ Summer Reading
Making Christmas decorations for • Prepare a CV Programme, available from Glen
your tree. • Search for a job Eden Library. This programme is for
• Apply online for jobs children and adults, and will run
Book Chat • Write a cover letter throughout January.
First Wednesday of each month
10.30am–11.30am Seed Bomb Activity
Come and share what you’ve been Thursday 17 December
reading. 3.30pm–4.30pm
After-school craft session making
Job Cafe wildflower seed bombs.
Wednesdays 1pm–3pm
(except school holidays) Rhyme Time
Thursdays 10.30am–11am
Lego Club
Thursdays 3.30pm–4.30pm
SHOP
Saturdays 2.30pm–3.30pm
Wriggle and Rhyme On a Saturday in November, the ‘Glen Eden Veggie
Seedling Swap’ took place outside the library. Kindly
Fridays 11am–11.30am
LOCAL!
organised by EcoMatters and Glen Eden Transition
Town. Perfect sunny day to swap vegetable seedlings,
hear local music and have some healthy kai.
“LOTS OF CHILDREN’S
BOOKS, PUZZLES AND
ACTIVITY BOOKS”
“INK CARTRIDGES”
“SCANNING,
COPYING, PRINTING”
GLEN EDEN
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ONE STOP SHOP
PO Box 20250, Glen Eden, 4/20 Oates Rd, Glen Eden
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Everyone enjoyed
‘Have a Go Day’
RECENTLY Glen Eden Bowling Club artificial green enabling them to play Sky TV on large screens, pool table,
held a ‘Have a Go Day’, inviting the right through winter. darts board, covered outdoor deck,
public in to have a bowl, look round There is a covered BBQ area, ideal and housie on Tuesday evenings.
the club, and enjoy a sausage sizzle. for their social bowls evenings or for They are a mixed club and family
Just five minutes’ walk from Glen when their green and BBQ area are groups are welcome.The club is open
Eden Village centre at 25a Glendale hired out for corporate evenings or seven days a week and someone is
Road and situated in beautiful serene birthday parties. always there after 2.30pm so feel
grounds, the club has two full-size The club does not just offer lawn free to drop in any day for a look
greens – one a top-quality natural bowls; their club rooms are well round and to have a go.
surface and the other an excellent kept and comfortable with air con,
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Glen Eden, Auckland
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December events at the RSA
GLEN EDEN RSA has plenty of until 21 December (details on the
entertainment and events left) and this weekend there’s the
happening throughout December. Elvis event – see back page.
The club’s Sunday Summer
Sessions kicked off very well, with
great turnouts for the excellent
entertainers and good food from
The Foothills restaurant. In addition
to the entertainment they have a
brand new table tennis set-up, along
with an old-school Space Invaders
game and a big Connect Four for
the kids (and adults!).
Sunday afternoon music will run
to 20 December, then restart on
16 January. Along with the Sunday
music session, 13 December is the
date of the members’ and guests’
Christmas party.
For groups wanting to get together The RSA gets into the spirit of things!
for a pre-Christmas meal, there’s a Here’s manager James Patullo with a club
Christmas Buffet, available to book guest at Halloween.
No time for
accounts?
Don’t
stress.
Call Liz on 029 813 3209
or email xero@smartdesk.co.nz
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A Merry Elvis Christmas starring Johnny Angel.
Saturday 12 December, entry $15 on the door.
Thursday Club Night Fridays from 5pm The Foothills Restaurant
Happy Hour 5pm–6pm, Happy Hour 4pm–6pm, Lunch: Thursday & Friday
Jokers Wild, Monster Raffles, members’ attendance draw, 12pm–2pm.
members’ attendance draw. sport on big-screen TVs, Dinner: Thursday, Friday
Aussie Rules 8-ball spot prizes, meat raffles. & Saturday 5pm–9pm.
competition. Check-in Karaoke with Ben & Marie Open Sundays 1pm–4pm.
7.45pm – all welcome. at 8pm. Free entry.
Glen Eden RSA
9 Glendale Road
See inside The Voice for other events at your friendly local RSA
Tel: 818 4219
www.glenedenrsa.co.nz Tickets for events are available at the bar beforehand or at the door on the night.
See our Facebook page Not a member? Provisional membership lets you ‘try before you buy’.
for daily updates Full membership now $40 and valid until end 2021. Lounge available for functions.
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