OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Our Optometrists Helen Heyns, Sasha O’Sullivan (currently on maternity leave), Grace McKee, Cass Payawal, Anuja De Silva (currently on maternity leave) and Grant Dabb are fully qualified and belong to the NZAO (New Zealand Association of Optometrists). Our Dispensing Opticians Angela Mitchell, Christine Rae, Laura Blunden and Katie Smyth are all qualified and registered with the Opticians Board, and also members of the ADONZ (Association of Dispensing Opticians).
We will provide free, professional advice and will recommend the best frame and lens combination to suit your individual needs. We have an in-store workshop where many of our services, repairs and adjustments can be performed while you wait. We have the facility to fit lenses to frames on the premises, a service unique to the Hibiscus Coast.
ANGELA MITCHELL
DISPENSING OPTICIAN
& BUSINESS PARTNER
Sunglasses worn: Maui Jim
Favourite Book: Goodnight Mister Tom
Favourite piece of optical equipment: A clear plastic Hoya Ruler
First concert attended: UB40, 1989 at the Supertop
Favourite holiday spot: Lake Tekapo
HELEN HEYNS
OPTOMETRIST
Best thing about the weekend: Spending time with family and exploring new places
Sunglasses worn: Maui Jim
Best thing about working at Orewa Optics: The professional and caring approach to our customers
Signature Dish to cook: South African Milk Tart
Favourite piece of optical equipment: OCT and Low Vision Near Reading Chart
SASHA O’SULLIVAN
OPTOMETRIST
Dream Job as a child: Vet (until I realised the job wasn’t just cuddling pets all day)
Signature Dish: Golden Syrup Dumplings
Favourite TV show: How I Met Your Mother
First pets name: Lucy (Probably part Labrador as she ate anything!)
Best holiday destination: Lido, Venice
GRACE McKEE
OPTOMETRIST
Secret Talent: Knowing all the words to any Taylor Swift song
Signature Dish: Cookies
Favourite piece of Optical Equipment:The Phoropter (which allows me to check prescriptions easily)
Best thing about working at Orewa Optics: the supportive team and friendly customers
Favourite book: any murder mystery, especially by Dame Agathe Christie.
CASS PAYAWAL
OPTOMETRIST
Favourite Musician: Shania Twain
Favourite place in NZ: Queenstown
First pet’s name: Tobi! (A small cavoodle)
Secret Talent: Karaoke (will hog the mic)
Best thing about being an Optometrist: Everyday bring something new- I get to use cool equipment, to find the right prescription, improve eye comfort & catch early signs of disease, I love being a part of the journey to healthier vision.
ANUJA DE SILVA
OPTOMETRIST
Favourite Book: Midnight’s Children
Best thing about the weekend: Relaxing with family and friends
Favourite piece of optical equipment: The OCT
Favourite holiday spot: Lady Elliot Island
Most disliked food: Banana’s!
GRANT DABB
OPTOMETRIST
Favourite holiday spot: All of Northland
Best thing about working at Orewa Optics: The people and the team
Favourite piece of optical equipment: iCare Tonometer for measuring intraocular pressures
Favourite Movie: Monsoon Wedding
First Concert attended: ELO, Western Springs 1978
LAURA BLUNDEN
DISPENSING OPTICIAN
Favourite holiday destination: Gold Coast Australia
Pets Name: Toffee Pop (A Cute Maltese X)
Signature Dish: Awesome Minestrone Soup
Sunglasses Worn: Maui Jim
Favourite Concert: Coldplay 2016 at Mt Smart
CHRISTINE RAE
DISPENSING OPTICIAN
Favourite frame range: Kate Sylvester
First Pets Name Mitzi (A Goat!)
Favourite piece of optical equipment: Nosepad Pliers
Favourite Movie: Any Matt Damon movie
Hidden Talent: Loves creating Wedding Bouquets.
KATIE SMYTH
DISPENSING OPTICIAN
Hidden Talent: Can drive HT Truck & trailer unit
Favourite childhood storybook: The Franklin Series
Best holiday destination: Switzerland
Favourite piece of Optical equipment: A Hoya ruler
Favourite recipe: Eggplant Involtini
RAEWYN BOYTE
CUSTOMER CARE
Favourite Recipe: Vegetable Lasagna
Hidden Talent: Often called upon to sing at weddings
First Concert: The Eagles “Hell Freezes Over” at Western Springs 1995
Favourite Holiday Spot: Bay of Islands
Signature Perfume: “Pretty” by Elizabeth Arden
TANYA BREE
ADMIN/RECEPTION
Favourite holiday spot: Anywhere on the Tutukaka Coast
Signature dish to cook: Chocolate Brownie
Dream Island Destination: Rarotonga
Signature perfume: Gucci Guilty
First concert attended: Guns n Roses 1993