15th March 2012
The 2012 Parnell Waiters’ Race
On Saturday March 31st, the sound of Jazz will emanate from Heard Park as Parnell pays homage to its rich hospitality
culture. The tastes of Parnell will turn to the spectacle of the Waiters’ Race in Heard Park, where Parnell’s ‘best in
service’ compete for the title.
In keeping with the wonderful dining/restaurant history of Parnell from the 70s, 80s and 90’s, contestants have been
invited from the hey days of old, Antoines, VBG, Metropole amongst them, to mix it up with staff from the current
flourishing café culture and popular neighbourhood lounge bars. NSP Restaurant was the first to lead the charge to sign
up this year. With Japanese and other Asian flavours fusing into the rise of Parnell hospitality offerings. The 2010
race saw Kimonos in the starting line up!
Waiwera Water, who have been dazzling Parnell with innovations in their new store, are sure to come up with something
scene stealing on the day of the race.
Event Schedule:
2.00pm Contestant de-brief of race and safety rules at Heard Park
2.30pm Introduction by compare
2.40pm Heats begin
3.40pm Semi-finalists announced.
3 50pm Semi-finalists heats
4.20pm Finalists announced
4.25pm Final heat
4.45pm Prize giving
Spot prizes of vouchers to help you enjoy the service of Parnell will be happening throughout the event.
Join us near and around Heard Park, 186 Parnell Road, from 2.00 pm. Experience the different tastes of Parnell. Spot
prizes throughout the day. Experience the sounds of Jazz mixed with the sounds of More FM. Book into your favourite
contestant’s restaurant or establishment. You can be sure there will be one large party in Parnell on the night of
Saturday 31st and that will be the establishment of the Winner of the 2012 Parnell Waiters’ Race.
More details www.parnell.net.nz
ENDS