Lunchtime Banquet at Asian Wok

Yum cha (which literally translates as "take tea" in Cantonese) is a popular tradition in regions of China, Hong Kong and Macau. For several years, Asian Wok has been a popular weekend brunch choice for guests from as far afield as Howick. Now under new management, the restaurant is seeking to expand its loyal weekend [...]

Lunchtime Banquet at Asian Wok2021-06-08T13:40:04+12:00

Welcome to The Clyde

John and Pauline Purdon moved from Glasgow to Rothesay Bay in 1997. As the new owners of The Clyde (formerly Velvet Gypsy) they arguably offer customers the best of both worlds:  high professional standards (honed during more than 30 years in corporate) combined with warm Scottish hospitality. "We want our patrons to enjoy an old-fashioned, [...]

Welcome to The Clyde2020-06-17T16:23:15+12:00

Making the most of your business profile on the Browns Bay Business Association website

If you have a business in Browns Bay and fall within the Business Improvement District (BID) area, you will already have a profile on the new brownsbay.org.nz website within the business directory. The website, provided by the Browns Bay Business Association, has the aim to drive visitors to the area and raise awareness of [...]

Making the most of your business profile on the Browns Bay Business Association website2019-08-18T23:44:47+12:00

50 years of business in the Bays

Recollections of Corinne and Adrianne Lawrence The Lawrence family have been local business owners for five decades. In 1966, George and Marilyn Lawrence bought their first home in Browns Bay to later raise their two daughters, Corinne and Adrianne. At this time they started Lawrence Trade Pressing, located where the Bays Club is today. [...]

50 years of business in the Bays2019-06-19T00:37:01+12:00

The brewery in our backyard that is taking over the world

It began in 2011 with a couple of local lads who enjoyed making beer in their garage – and now Deep Creek Brewing has flourished into an award-winning, world-class craft brewery. "Paul and Jarred were the main guys behind the business," says Deep Creek's marketing director, Scott Taylor. "They'd won a few home brew [...]

The brewery in our backyard that is taking over the world2019-06-19T00:38:23+12:00

From Top to Toe – the stylish business of men’s grooming

Once upon a time, a bloke could waggle an old bar of soap at their face and consider that a skincare routine. Indeed, a chap who did any more than this, might even have been thought of as weird. But (thankfully) times have changed. Globally, according to researchandmarkets.com, the men's grooming products industry was [...]

From Top to Toe – the stylish business of men’s grooming2019-06-19T00:47:00+12:00

Browns Bay Business Association AGM – 13th November

A successful AGM was held on Tuesday 13th November at the Browns Bay Racquets Club. Murray Hill stepped down as town manager. His work was acknowledged by the committee. A new board of 10 committee members was elected, along with a new chairman (Malcolm McDonald), treasurer (Robinson & Running Ltd - Chartered Accountants) and [...]

Browns Bay Business Association AGM – 13th November2019-06-19T00:48:17+12:00

How Browns Bay’s Sunday market is saving lives at sea

Browns Bay's second hand market is always bustling with visitors, eager to snap up a quirky artefact or must-have bargain. But what many people may not know is that the market is a registered charity, and its primary purpose is as a fundraiser for Coastguard North Shore and other projects within the local community. [...]

How Browns Bay’s Sunday market is saving lives at sea2019-05-23T01:16:16+12:00
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