05/07/2024
With a mix of gratitude and emotion, we have important news to share. After 64 years under the ownership of the Simon family, it's time for me to move on. My father Derek founded Simon’s Pharmacy in 1960 at the location now known as The Borough. Since then, it has been a cornerstone of Tawa. I started working here as a student in 1981, and except for a 2.5-year stint in Auckland, I've dedicated my career to serving the Tawa community.
Emma, who began working with us in early 2007 and became my business partner in 2015, will also be stepping down from the responsibilities of ownership. However, I am delighted that she and our fantastic team will continue to provide the same caring, friendly, and professional service you’ve come to expect. I will be moving on in August after handing over to the new owner/operator, Justin Williamson. He is a fellow pharmacist whose family has also been in the pharmacy business for many years, and his values align perfectly with ours—caring for both the team and the community.
I want to acknowledge our team – both current, and the people that have worked with us over the years – and their important role in making Simon’s a great place to work. We owe so much of the pharmacy’s decades of success to our hardworking, talented, and loyal team.
We are also profoundly grateful to all of you—our community. Your unwavering support, especially during the difficult lockdown days, has been invaluable. Whether it’s through friendly chats, smiles, treats, or silent support, you have made this journey possible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It has truly been an honor and a pleasure to serve you.
As we transition, we are confident that we are leaving the business in capable and caring hands. We wish Justin, our team, and our community all the very best for a bright, happy, and healthy future.
Thank you for everything.
Warm regards,
Ant Simon
