Our Team
Angela Garner
Optometrist
Director
BOptom / Member of NZAO
Specialist Expertise: 30 years
Children with Myopia control needs
Binocular vision
All types of complex contact lens fitting
Upon graduating Angela first worked at Auckland Hospital, working within pathology forging close relationships with Opthalmologists. One year later, in 1994 Angela joined the team at Gates eyewear, and has been here ever since. After 25 years, Angela became a co –owner of Gates Eyewear in 2018.
In her down time, Angela loves spending quality time with her family, and keeping her garden pristine.
Lee Pittard
Eyewear Specialist
Director
Specialist Expertise: 29 years
Complex fitting & adjustments
In house glazing
Trained in the UK, Lee has an encyclopaedic knowledge of lenses and has an amazing eye for eyewear. Lee is technically skilled in the complex fitting and adjustments required to make complex prescriptions work.
Tackling the most demanding spectacle prescriptions to tailor a pair of spectacles to a patient’s need. It is Lee’s innate ability to be able to take a client from mediocre to amazing with his bespoke tailored service that has seen him loved by so many clients.
Outside work Lee enjoys a good motorcycle tour, sailing, music and film. Lee is a Dad to two teenagers and his dog, Tyson.
Jeremy Wong
Optometrist
BOptom / Member of NZAO / CertOcTher(ACO) Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics / Member of Orthokeratolgy Society of Oceania / Sports Vision Specialist
Specialist expertise: 30 years
It is not very often you find a person that can effortlessly work between many aspects of our industry as Jeremy can. A first rate, therapeutically qualified Optometrist with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Sports Vision training is Jeremys’ specific field of expertise. He has helped many prime athletes over the years achieve better results and has been a contributor to NZ Triathlete Magazine and Golf Update. Jeremy is the only Sports Vision specialist in Auckland accredited by High Performance Sports NZ.
Jeremy is a stylish man that can see the style in others when assisting with frame selection for eyewear.
Jeremy’s passion in life is photography, his Instagram @eyeguysphotos is filled with a variety of amazing images from his travels and of course his very photogenic dog, Otis.
Alice Hassan
Eyewear Specialist
Specialist Expertise: 11 years
Alice arrived in New Zealand in 2019 from the UK. Alice has 11 years of optical experience and is passionate about all areas of eyecare and eyewear. Her friendly manner makes her a pleasure to be around and her clients love her.
Outside of work, Alice loves exploring her new home country and spends a lot of time creating in the kitchen with her flair for baking.
Sarah Bale
Manager
Eyewear Specialist
Specialist Expertise: 20 years
Trained in NZ as a first-rate style consultant, Sarah takes clients on a journey to the edge of their comfort zone to provide a style choice that will leave a lasting impression.
Her sharp responses inspire great confidence in the clients to make a bold new statement.
The store runs smooth at the hands of Sarah’s great managerial awareness. Empathy, efficiency, and customer care are at the core of her values.
Outside of work Sarah enjoys socializing, family and creative endeavors.