Club members will recognise Mark ‘Bakes’ Baker as a junior parent and a prezzies player, but his contribution to Pakuranga goes a lot further as a loyal and long serving sponsor with Auto Super Shoppe Pakuranga.

A partnership that spans 20 years, Bakes joined the club after returning to New Zealand from overseas.

“I met a heap of locals who enjoy each other’s company, learn and have a run around playing the greatest game on earth!”

The club relies on Auto Super Shoppe Pakuranga to maintain the club buggy that you’ll see gets a lot of use around the grounds on the weekend.

An automotive repair shop, Auto Super Shoppe Pakuranga covers all general servicing, repairs, tyres and warrant of fitness. They service fleet vehicles and have loan vehicles available – best of all they are family owned, so if you live local and play local at Pakuranga – you can support local by heading there for all your automotive needs.

Being entrenched in the local community is important to Bakes.

“Being able to see my kids play sport and grow up as team players is special, the club is also a great meeting point to have a social beer!”

Club members can get a free set of wiper blades and a free health report with a service if they mention their affiliation to Pakuranga.

You can visit Auto Super Shoppe Pakuranga on Burswood Drive, just off Ti Rakau Drive – or visit them online at their website or facebook page.

As a club, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the incredible support of our partners and sponsors. If you are interested in giving back to the community there are a range of ways to get involved – give Mike Bongiovanni a call or email to connect today.