Has Covid-19 hastened the demise of the High Street bank?
In February, the third of Browns Bay's five banks closed its branch doors for the last time. ANZ's decision followed similar moves by ASB and Kiwibank. At this stage, [...]
How a community came together
Augenstein's has been at the heart of Browns Bay for thirty years. The family business is run by Gerhard and his son, Gerry, who are third and fourth generation [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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