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Twenty-two-year-old Chozyn Koroheke, a mother of two young children, was fatally shot at close range on the evening of Tuesday 4th April in Pakuranga in what police believe was a domestic incident.

Turiarangi Tai, 22, has been on the run from police since the shooting. He is considered dangerous and potentially armed.

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he recent announcement of Katrina Bungard, deputy chair Howick Local Board being selected as a National candidate for Manurewa came as a surprise to many.

It is no coincidence that just two weeks prior, Ms Bungard was a strong contender for the Pakuranga seat which eventually went to Simeon Brown.

Ms Bungard being selected as a National candidate for what is traditionally a safe Labour seat in Manurewa speaks a lot about her strong sense of determination, grit and political aspirations.

“I have been involved in the National Party for a number of years and have recently put my name forward as

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local government. This is something that often occurs.

It is still too early to tell at this stage what might happen.

We will need to wait and see what the results of the election are on September 23.”

What if she wins the National seat in Manurewa?

“If I am elected into a central government position in September, I will be discussing the best way forward with the National Party Board.”

As for her husband Mark’s reaction to the big commitment, she says: “I am very lucky to have a very supportive husband and he is very much looking forward to

helping out on my campaign team as well.

“He enjoys putting up hoardings and being involved in the elections. Both he and my mother-in-law, who lives with us, are supportive and understanding of the commitment involved.”

Talking about her future aspirations, Ms Bungard, who has two research scholarships awarded through the Ministry of Education, and has completed a Masters research thesis in Educational Leadership says: “I have had a long term ambition to one day serve our country as the Minister of Education and will continue working towards this goal.”

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about the campaign ahead.”

She says that she is already involved in serving constituents as an elected member at local government level “but have always had a desire to serve at a central government level as well”.

“My candidacy for National is a reflection of this ambition.”

She says she will soon be running a very active and visible campaign with plenty of door-knocking and meet the candidate opportunities.

And on wearing two hats — that of deputy chair of the Howick Local Board and of national candidate going up against Labour MP for Manurewa, Louisa Wall, she says: “There is no rule precluding candidates standing for central government positions while they are involved in

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a candidate in this year’s elections,” says the 33-yearold mother-of-two.

Mrs Bungard currently juggles many roles including chair of Manukau East Council of Social Services, an elected member of the Counties Manukau District Health Board and head of department of Fine Arts at Elim Christian College.

It was decided that the electorate of Manurewa was a good fit for her as she had already represented the constituents of Manurewa on the Counties Manukau District Health Board, she says.

“Manurewa is traditionally a red seat and I am looking forward to the challenge,” she enthuses. I believe that it is important to embrace every opportunity that life presents, and I am certainly excited

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was reversed less than 24 hours later due to worsening weather conditions brought by the tail end of Cyclone Debbie.

Somerville Intermediate School principal David Ellery told the Times the school decided – after consultation with camp administrators – to bring the children and their 40 parent helpers back on Wednesday afternoon last week as the region was lashed by heavy rain for a second day.

Many parents on social media indicated they were happy with the decision to bring the children home and have sent messages congratulating the school on such a well-executed operation.

Mr Ellery said the school had given considerable thought before going ahead with the camp following consultation with the ferry company transporting the children to the island, and the camp administrators too.

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would be a weather event and were prepared for that,” Mr Ellery said.

But he said with subsidence at the camp and more rain due [on Wednesday night], “we decided we didn’t want the children out there”.

The departure from the island was facilitated without incident by the teachers, school’s parent helpers,

camp staff and Department of Conservation officers. The children, who had to walk 40 minutes to the ferry with their school bags only, were due back on Friday.

“It was a smooth operation to bring them back,” Mr Ellery said.

“We thought about it and took advice very carefully.

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Celebration

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Grand opening of new pier ■■By Laura Brookes It’s been years in the making, and now the $5.9 million brand new ferry pier at Half Moon Bay has been officially opened by Mayor Phil Goff.

The fully-sheltered, beautifullydesigned pier replaces the old dock at Half Moon Bay, providing a modern and safe ferry experience for commuters.

Mr Goff attended the opening ceremony on April 7, joined by Howick Local Board, Auckland Transport deputy chairman Wayne Donnelly and members of the public.

“I know what it feels like to start your day frustrated because of traffic,” he said.

“It’s great to be opening another important link in Auckland’s transport system – one that will take people off our congested roads... so today is a celebration.

“This project is architecturally beautiful, well-designed, safe and convenient. I’m really proud to be associated with this opening.”

Mr Goff, who owns an electric bike and often travels on it, acknowledged and applauded the financial commitment of the local board in making the project come to life.

Howick Local Board contributed

$2.5 million from its transport capital fund for the project, and chairman David Collings said he is excited for commuters to experience the new pier.

“I’m just the captain of the team... the team really put this together.

“We made a conscious effort to put money away the past three years, and we then had the funds to put into this.”

During the last five years, patronage of the Half Moon Bay ferry pier has increased by more than 50 per cent.

To manage the growing demand, Auckland Transport added four more ferry services to Half Moon Bay last October.

Mr Donnelly hopes the opening of the new pier will play a pivotal role in improving connections for commuters travelling between east Auckland and the CBD, and said he is proud of the collaborative team effort.

“These kind of projects don’t come along easily,” he said.

“We shouldn’t underestimate what it takes to put this together.

I’m really delighted personally to see this here... it’s a gift from today’s community to the future.”

A new bus stop and bus turnaround area are scheduled to be built near the new pier soon.

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oing by the number of performances at the Buddha’s Day celebration at the weekend at Fo Guang Shan temple in Flat Bush, it’s easy to see that the local Asian community has a great passion for folk and classical dance.

Onlookers were treated to a spectacle of beautiful, traditional costumes complete with head gear as different ethnic groups representing China took to the stage.

Celebrating their 10th anniversary, the Fo Guang Shan Temple had around 200 representatives from different communities of Auckland come together to give offerings to Buddha.

Prayers for world peace were offered by Dean Chris Sullivan from St Marks Catholic Church along with Rev Prince Devanandan of the Methodist Church NZ and Ibrar Sheikh from the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand.

As the first monastic patron for the Royal New Zealand Police College, Venerable Abbess Manshin led the proceedings, mayor Phil Goff, Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross along with district commander superintendent John Tims lit candles in the temple.

Also spotted were Howick Local Board members David Collings, Peter Young and Adele White at the opening ceremony.

The beautifully-created Prince Siddharta Wonderland that told the story of Buddha; the popular baby blessing ceremony as well as the Dunhuang dancers from

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Taiwan and the Police choir, were major attractions.

A multitude of food stalls had visitors gravitate towards the finger-licking vegetarian fare on offer.

Also, well attended was Dr Kwong Chan’s two-day discourse on Facing Death and Embracing Life that had a lot of people asking questions about the eternal mystery of life and death.

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More police for district much needed This week’s announcement that the Counties Manukau Police District will be receiving 91 new police officers is welcome news, says Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross.

The comment comes after Police Commissioner Mike Bush announced on Wednesday police number allocations for districts as part of the Government’s half billion

dollar police staffing investment.

“I thank the commissioner for recognising the needs of Counties Manukau in allocating new police resources.

“Counties Manukau is one of the most challenging police districts in the country and is one of the most diverse. It ranges from areas like Botany and Howick, through to

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“It has been several years since an injection like this has been made.

The last time we did so, we boosted police numbers by 600 new officers.

“The public have been calling for more emphasis on law and order and we are delivering, again.

“I support the work East Area Commander Inspector Wendy Spiller and her team of local police have been doing in our patch. I’m pleased their efforts in supporting our community will be assisted with more frontline staff.”

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‘My children need me’ A young mother is battling a life-long illness that has no cure... but she has a chance at halting the illness in its tracks.

The Times’ Kelly Teed speaks to her about life with the illness and the potentially life-changing treatment.

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ost of us know the feeling of walking into a room and forgetting what we went in for, or not being able to think of the right word in a sentence, or being so tired all you want to do is sleep.

For most of us, those are mild inconveniences. But for sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis, those simple struggles can be a whole new level of debilitating.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a long-lasting autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord and central nervous system. It causes the immune system to attack the myelin which wraps around nerve fibres to protect them. Without this outer shell, nerves become damaged which in turn prevents the brain from sending signals through the body correctly.

The longer MS is left without treatment, the more damage that is caused.

Faye Braddock thinks she has lived with the disease for around 14 years. Her earliest memory of a symptom was when she partially lost her sight and went to an optometrist who told her it was a neurological issue rather than optical – but also told her it was likely due to stress and overworking and to get some rest.

Ms Braddock’s vision appeared to fix itself and she continued life as usual. Then came the occasional vertigo experiences where she was again told she was just “too tired.”

It wasn’t until she visited a neurologist in the UK in January last year when the Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis was made.

There is no cure for MS, but an experimental treatment claims to be able to halt the illness in its tracks. Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (AHSCT) is a type of transplantation that uses the person’s own stem cells which are collected, stored in sub-zero temperatures and then

replanted at a later date after a high dose of chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy. The immune system then begins to rebuild itself, theoretically with no memory of the MS disease.

As the treatment is run out of a centre in Moscow, it comes with a lot of costs.

The treatment itself costs roughly $74,000, the travel expenses are another $3000 and the MRI scans are around $5000 each. All up, it could cost around $95,000.

But Ms Braddock says the treatment is her only choice.

“The only way you can get [the treatment] without paying all this money is to go on a clinical trial and for that to happen you have to try three other types of disease modifying drugs for MS which don’t cure you but might stop you having quite so many relapses, or it might do nothing for you.

“Then if you get to that stage, you have to be a certain stage of illness and a certain age. I’m not playing that game; I’m not taking that gamble.”

It’s the thought of her young children, aged four and six, who keep her determined to get better.

“I’ve got two little children who I need to be there for. They still need me for quite a while and they need me fully functional.”

Since the onset of the first partial loss of eyesight 14 years ago, she’s experienced many more setbacks including loss of balance and vertigo, shooting electrical shocks throughout her spine, cognitive issues, tingling/ burning/icy sensations and numbness and mild to extreme fatigue. Over the past 18 months, she has also experienced increasing mobility problems.

“MS will slowly continue to steal away my quality of life if I do not undergo HSCT. I have so much to live for and my young family deserve a mother who is there, fully capable and strong – no matter what they need from me,” she said.

The waitlist for AHSCT treatment is normally between two to three years so when Ms Braddock was offered a cancellation for a spot in May, just months after applying, it was an opportunity she couldn’t turn down.

“The way this illness behaves, you’ve got to stop it sooner rather than later. In three years time, who know how I may have deteriorated?”

While AHSCT is still considered experimental by many medical professionals in the treatment of MS, Ms Braddock is confident in its results. She’s especially inspired by the story of Australian woman and previous MS sufferer, Kristi Cruise. Before the AHSCT treatment, Ms Cruise was confined to a wheelchair.

Three years after receiving the treatment, she ran a marathon.

As well as undertaking a range of fundraising activities alongside working and raising her children, Ms Braddock has a givealittle page which has so far raised more than $13,500.

Ms Braddock says she’s been overwhelmed by the generosity and support of strangers in the community in helping her to get to Moscow.

“Undergoing the treatment will mean I’ll have the chance to continue to live the wonderful life I have with my husband and young children and be safe in the knowledge that it will never be damaged further by MS again.

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I’m very happy to be writing about our community’s new ferry pier at Half Moon Bay that opened last week with significant Government funding. On Friday, we were able to witness its official opening.

Ferries are a growing part of how locals in Botany, Howick and Pakuranga travel in to Auckland CBD, and it is important for services to match this growing demand. This significant upgrade for ferry passengers at the Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal has been long in the making.

I have long been a supporter of better ferry options in Half Moon Bay and I am proud to see the $2.75 million Government transport grant has made this happen.

Our funding contribution makes the Government the single largest funding partner, through NZ Transport Agency.

Without this funding the project

歷史殷鑒在前，今觀紐西蘭政 局，同樣是國家黨政績輝煌，同樣是 總理在大選前突然辭職，同樣是副總 理接過大旗領軍選戰……一切都是那 麼相似。 重擔在肩的英格利希，會不會重 蹈當年賀理育的覆轍呢？！ 從目前情況看，英格利希除了拋 出養老金改革引起爭議之外，起碼有 两件大事是顯露出危機處理能力与談 判高手大將之風的，一是凱庫拉地震 救災重建，另一是与中國的李克強總 理簽訂一系列有利提振紐西蘭經濟的 協議。 一切端視剩下來的這幾個月，英 格利希如何承接約翰・基積累的豐厚 政經資源，如何應對各政黨政治力量 的制衡，如何取得選民的信任与支持 …… 雖然民調顯示國家黨支持率仍然 居高，但綠黨特別是優先黨這些右翼 的支持率升高，温斯頓・彼得斯已成 為總理的理想人選之一，意味著部份 選民對國家走向的憂慮与不滿，而這

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may never have started.

I’d also like to thank Auckland Transport and Howick Local Board for their contributions towards the project.

This ferry pier has been designed with the strongwesterly prevailing winds in mind, to ensure that passengers enjoy more comfort and much less exposure to the strong winds. A ferry-bus hub in the near future will also ensure commuters and other marina users are separated, to improve passenger flows.

The Howick Philatelic Society holds its April and its 2017 AGM on Thursday, April 20 at the St Andrew’s Church Hall, Vincent Street, Howick. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start.

The 2017/18 committee will be elected and there will be a short talk on postal history. The display competition will be A- ”Pets on Stamps”, B- ”Summer Theme”, & C- “1840 to 1899”. Also swap boxes of NZ, Australia, UK, and Rest of World. Tea, coffee and biscuits served. All welcome.

Phone Ray at 272-2424.

Grief and loss

Support services. The afterschool programme for “Seasons for growth” will start on Wednesday, May 3 at 4pm in Howick. This is for children and young people who have experienced the loss of a significant person in their lives, possibly through death, divorce or separation. This is free of charge and non religious. For enrolments or enquiries phone Christina or Lesley on 533-0222 and leave a message or email griefandloss@allsaintshowick. org.nz

Big bird sale

Budgies, canaries, finches and parakeets for sale at the Auckland Metro Bird Club’s annual bird sale, Tuesday, April 18, 7.30pm-9pm, at the Panmure Community Rooms, 1 Pilkington Road, Panmure. Keeping birds is a great hobby and members of the club will be on hand for advice and info. All welcome.

Phone 576-2535.

Divorced? Separated?

Elim Christian Centre is running a course that will help you deal with the hurt and pain of divorce and separation in a loving and caring environment. It starts on Monday night, May 1 and runs for 14 weeks. You can join at any stage, cost $40 per person.

Phone Bridget on 021 0269 0618.

Beginner’s iPad workshop Do you have an iPad and want to learn more? In this workshop you will be shown useful functions on the iPad plus other tips. Suitable for beginners. Please note you need to have your Apple ID and passwords. Pakuranga Library, Tuesday April 18, 11am – 12pm.

Probus meeting

The Farm Cove Combined Probus Club meets at 10 am every second Monday of the month at the Pakuranga Sailing Club, Farm Cove. We have interesting speakers, trip outings and several organised activities. Our aim is to have a friendly, fun and stimulating club. Come and share morning tea and chat with us. New members and visitors welcome. Just arrive or phone Madelene 576-9225.

Breast cancer support The East Auckland Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on Wednesday, April 19, 7.30pm, Highland Park Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive.

Our guest speaker is from Independent Living Services, talking about their available products. Phone Jennifer 5766776, or Wynne 534-7265.

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This will make commuting to the CBD easier and faster with ferry and bus services at Half Moon Bay located in one area.

Increasing public transport usage is a crucial part of our transport jigsaw for the future.

That’s why our funding for public transport has grown by 55 percent since we have been in government. In the last financial year the Government put $200m into public transport. Auckland’s local authorities funded $163m.

Public transport usage in Auckland this year has now passed 87 million trips per annum. This number needs to keep climbing though.

The upgraded Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal will provide better transport options for our community. I look forward to seeing it getting great use in the future.

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e live in angry times.

While there is plenty of evidence that that life is better than it has ever been in history taking into account life expectancy, average income and a decrease in global poverty, there are days when it seems like our world is getting more violent.

Wars rage on beyond the headlines. The age of extremism channelled by readily available media brings terrorists up close and personal, whether white supremacists or ISIS “wannabes”. Brutality invades our neighbourhoods as domestic violence crouches behind the curtains of our middle class respectability. And senseless, criminal acts happen all too often to people we know too well.

Our own anger spills over into the social spaces we inhabit, real or virtual. We live in an age where anger has become digital but no less tangible. “Outrage porn” floods our newsfeeds and twitter streams. Quite how Harambe, a Silverback from Cincinnati, became a focus for an online outpouring of rage against delinquent parents, entitled children, a negligent zoo, shooters who shot too quick and Harambe himself, remains a mystery. Mob rule. We live in angry times.

The first Easter had its own angry times. The context was a hostile occupation of historic Israel by Imperial Rome. An undercurrent of fear and resentment tainted everyday life and a simmering anger at God for seemingly leaving Israel to its fate.

Into this world, was born Jesus of Nazareth who, after a big entrance at Christmas, lived a quiet, unremarkable life as a carpenter.

Jesus, one of history’s most influential figures, who blessed the meek as inheritors of the earth in the Beatitudes; called

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This Jesus became the target of his generation’s anger and the victim of mob rule.

The group-think of the religious elites of Jesus’ time called him out as a radical dissenter.

The Roman rulers, through the Governor Pontius Pilate, used him to quell local unrest.

The mob who when given the choice of clemency to Jesus, a gentle humble man, or Barabbas, a convicted criminal, chose the insurrectionist over the pacifist.

Once again, the first Easter challenges the current season.

Jesus’ death on the Cross and his resurrection divided history, but at the heart of his selfless death, Jesus was seeking a grand reconciliation. For Jesus, death on the Cross was a path to peace

and reconciliation. Reconciliation of humanity with God and reconciliation of neighbour with neighbour. It’s a different vision for our world that starts with the horror of execution but finishes with the hope of resurrection.

By the mob but for the mob.

It’s a strange irony that human anger paved the way for Jesus to offer each of us peace with God and one another.

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esides Christmas, the celebration of Christ’s resurrection at Easter is the most important event on the Christian calendar.

For some of the more traditional Christian churches, Easter marks the end of Holy Week and the period of Lent.

Holy week starts on Palm Sunday, with the celebration of the triumphal entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem.

Later in the week, Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper.

On this evening, bread, which represents the body of Christ, and wine, which represents the blood of Christ, is shared in remembrance of Jesus’ last meal with the apostles.

Next, Good Friday is a day of mourning as people remember the torture and suffering of Jesus on the cross, as well as His terrible death.

Nothing is celebrated on Holy Saturday until dusk. Rather, churches are cleaned, and in the Catholic Church, the tabernacle is left empty and open.

In very traditional churches, an Easter vigil to celebrate the resurrection starts in the evening and culminates with a rousing Easter Sunday service, full of joy and song.

In Europe, many children are familiar with a legend that tells of how church bell chimes fly away to Rome on Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday (Maundy is from the Latin mandatum, meaning command) and will return on Easter

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Gather the children around the kitchen table for a creative session with lots of different coloured gouache and felt pens.

Be warned: it’s very easy to break the shells if they’re not handled with care.

Creative spirits will no doubt want to experiment; try using foods such as beets and onion skins to colour the eggs naturally. No need for toxic products here! Just a couple of pots and a bit of hot water is enough.

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Creating characters

Transforming eggs into different characters is also great fun.

Use a whole egg to make your own chick: just cut out a beak and two little feet from a piece of orange card stock and stick them on the shell.

Gluing on a few feathers makes for a perfect finishing touch.

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And in many countries, faithful Catholics await Easter as the day when the Pope gives a special blessing for believers and for the entire world.

Transforming your Easter eggs Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition in many countries around the globe. As it is an activity that all the family can enjoy, it should come as no surprise that decorating eggs is as popular as it ever was, at this time of year.

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The first step is to buy a large balloon, which will have an oval shape once it’s inflated.Then use a mixture of flour and water to glue three or four layers of newspaper strips on to the balloon.

Hang the balloon up for at least 12 hours so that the paper mache has time to dry.

It can then be painted or decorated as desired. Once that is done, the top end of the egg can be cut off in order to fill it with lollies.

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aster and chocolate — now that’s a match made in heaven!

If you’re a fan of the sweet stuff, these festive ideas for the holiday weekend should be right up your alley. Enjoy!

Treat your taste buds

Ready to indulge? In addition to the quintessential Easter egg hunt, you could plan a chocolate tasting activity during which blindfolded participants are asked to identify different varieties of chocolate.

If your family enjoys spending

time in the kitchen, you could also celebrate with a chocolate-making workshop. Or why not hop in the car for a tour of your local chocolate shops? Finally, chocolate fondue never fails to satisfy the sweet tooth of chocoholics young and old.

Time to relax

Need to unwind? Treat yourself to a chocolate massage—an amazing dry skin remedy—for an absolutely divine experience. If you prefer to spend your downtime reading, no problem: countless books about

chocolate are available to inspire your senses. For best results, enjoy with a big mug of hot chocolate!

Sweet smarts

Curious minds are sure to enjoy uncovering the history and secrets of their favourite dessert by attacking Google. Alternatively, test your family’s knowledge by hosting a round of chocolate-themed trivia (you can find a wealth of questions and answers online), with a grand prize up for grabs that’s made entirely of—you guessed it—chocolate.

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Fun craft projects for your little bunnies this Easter Are you wondering how to keep your children busy over the Easter break? Try these two delightful craft projects over the Long Weekend or even the school holidays 1. Forest rabbits

If you’re going away this weekend, think of taking a few simple items with you to get your children’s creative juices flowing.

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For this project inspired by Mother Nature, you’ll need: ➤➤some small branches ➤➤white paint ➤➤a black marker ➤➤glue ➤➤coloured wool or string Select some small “Y” shaped branches and break the ends so that the tops become the rabbits’ ears.

Let your children draw the eyes and noses using a small brush and some white paint.

Once the paint is dry, they can use the marker to draw the rabbits’ pupils.

The next step is to glue some

of the wool or string on to the branch to make the rabbits’ whiskers and wind some more wool or string lower down the branch to make the “body” of the rabbit.

Now your children can have fun planting their masterpieces in your indoor plant pots or outside in your flowerbeds.

2. Giant eggs

For this papier mâché project, gather together: ➤➤ one party balloon per child (inflated) ➤➤ vinyl glue (or a water and flour mixture) ➤➤ some newspapers cut into

2cm x 20cm strips ➤➤paint ➤➤construction paper Start by dipping the newspaper strips into the glue and sticking several layers of them onto the balloons. Depending on the age of the children, your help may be required for this part of the project.

Leave the paper to dry for a day or two.

Now your children can let their imaginations run wild when decorating these giant eggs with the paint and construction paper.

They’ll love showing off these enormous eggs while waiting for the Easter Bunny to arrive.

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ave you invited family or friends for brunch or dinner over the Easter weekend? This is the perfect opportunity to concoct some wonderful dishes, enjoy yourself and impress your guests. You can make sure the event is a roaring success by following these three suggestions.

table with a bouquet of beautiful flowers or plants. There are a surprising number of flowers available in the NZ autumn.

Another great idea is to fill some wine glasses or small bowls with chocolate eggs.

They’ll be decorative as well as delicious!

Invite autumn into your home

Use your Easter party as an excuse to try variations of traditional dishes. Look for inspiration in magazines and newspapers, and then have fun adding your personal touch. Why not try a new mystery ingredient and then during the meal, ask

Decorate your home with pastel colours to evoke the colours of autumn. Hang up garlands and balloons and decorate the

Your personal touch

your guests to try to guess what it is and give a prize to the winner — a chocolate rabbit, perhaps?

Some fun games

Plan a couple of games to add to the party atmosphere: karaoke, musical chairs, Twister, a drawing game or an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt. And if it’s a beautiful day, why not go for a walk together? It’s a great opportunity for everyone to have their fill of all that wonderful fresh air.

Happy Easter!

A Christian celebration that includes plenty of chocolate People with a sweet-tooth should forget about calorie counting and just enjoy themselves at Easter.

Next to rejoicing in the resurrection, everyone knows that there’s no better way to celebrate Easter than by eating loads of chocolate and maybe even a few lollies. And, if you feel like it, why not make your very own desserts?

Of course, for Christians around the world, the real reason for the event is to remember Jesus Christ and what He represents. Traditionally, Easter coincides with the end of Lent, a period during which many foods were forbidden, including anything containing sugar. That might

explain the excitement about the chocolate on Easter Sunday morning!

Today, this holiday is a great favourite for young and old alike. Everybody waits impatiently for the day when they can put out their baskets to see what the Easter Bunny will bring. Perhaps it will be a big chocolate rabbit, or a giant chocolate egg filled with lollies.

Every year brings new treats for our taste buds. Chocolate makers refine their recipes and offer new flavours, as eclectic as they are distinctive. From the traditional milk chocolate, which is always a children’s favourite, to peppery chocolate, there seems to be no limit to the

imaginations of these artisans.

And the best thing of all? No one feels guilty about devouring all those calories in such a short period of time, even if it means finishing the day on a sugar high.

Have even more fun over the Easter holidays by making your very own chocolaty creations. You can find all the necessary tools you’ll need in the local supermarket. Now, there’s a culinary experience that your children will love!

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The clean-up and repair work will continue for weeks to come.

Some farms have had access ways blocked, landslips, and damaged fences and culverts which all require fixing after the storm.

Many also lost stock.

A number of homes throughout the Hunua electorate were flooded as up to 850mm of rain fell in just a few days.

While the daunting cleanup for many households and businesses in the region is still underway, it was heartening to see

communities come together and muck in to help each other out, whether it was cleaning out flooded homes, repairing fences or simply checking up on neighbours.

I personally witnessed a number of individuals who generously gave their time helping others.

The emergency services must be thanked for the hard work they carried out in all areas of the community.

They supported and assisted by clearing slips so people could access or evacuate their properties, or they channelled the flood waters to protect homes.

They helped people out of harm’s way and protected their possessions.

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Part of the road has washed away at Duders Beach, Maraetai.

Brigades that operate in the affected area, the damage would have been much worse.

Now that the weather has been labelled a medium scale adverse event, the Government will commit more funding to help the community recover.

Federated Farmers and Rural Support Trust will receive funding to coordinate this support.

Local affected farmers should register their cleanup needs with Rural Support Trust on 0800- 787-254 to see what assistance is available to them.

Andrew Bayly, Member of Parliament for Hunua. Mr Bayly’s electorate also covers Flat Bush, Beachlands, Clevedon and Maraetai.

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The Pine Harbour Marinabased business is growing and now has the agency for Yamaha Marine products along with Volvo Penta, as well as additional technicians joining the team.

Returned serviceman John Harris at the RSA memorial at Sunkist Bay, Beachlands.

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he Beachlands and Maraetai Anzac Day Dawn Service will be held on Anzac Day at 6am at the RSA memorial on Sunkist Bay, Beachlands.

Tribute will be paid to the valiant New Zealand men and women - who sacrificed their lives in defence of justice and freedom - at the beautifully-designed memorial with a marble finish.

The cenotaph is mainly due to untiring efforts of returned serviceman Mr Harris who worked hard to ensure that the locals had their own RSA memorial at one of the most picturesque spots in the area.

“We have around 150 poppies we made last year and an additional 75 to go around the memorial that the children of Beachlands have made. People have

Manager, Phil Jarvis says the addition of the Yamaha agency gives it “another leading product to service the market requirements.”

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commented last year that it was the most moving Anzac Service that they have ever attended,” says the former British Army paratrooper, who witnessed the Berlin wall being built in 1961.

Last year, almost 400 people attended the Dawn Service including members of the Defence Force, Fire Service, Coastguard, scouts, St John and residents of Beachlands and Maraetai.

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There is also an additional award for outstanding contributions to the protection of our unique flora and fauna.

The finalists will be invited to an awards banquet night at Parliament.

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Re: Uxbridge Arts and Cultural Centre (Times, March 30).

I was dismayed to read in your paper of the possibility of Uxbridge having to close down in a year’s time.

After such a comparatively short time of being open, I couldn’t believe that at the time of the planning of the project that it would appear the financial side of running the centre wasn’t well planned for.

How has this situation arisen so quickly (about 18 months after opening)?

Has the Council let the Uxbridge board down by not letting them know they would pay for water and power or are distinct and different.

Knowing that they are not all equal challenges all of us in the pursuit of what is good and right.

This pursuit always demands an open mind and a respect for the views of others who hold a

is the Local Board not giving them enough for operational costs?

I will be annoyed to think that $6.5 million of rates went into this project and if it has to close after only two-anda-half years. What a waste of money.

It may not be so easy to sell it to recoup costs as it is a purpose-built type of building.

Surely there should have been a more accurate budget drawn up at the planning stage to be sure the project had sufficient income to keep going for many years.

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We share these amazing freedoms in New Zealand to express our world views, whether they are popular, in vogue or way out there with the minority.

It’s a precious freedom which so many nations of the world do not enjoy. This freedom expresses itself in writing in speech in daily choice-making and in everyday life. It can be abused by bigotry; it can be eroded by legislation, by custom, religion and by force.

It is our responsibility, each one of us, to be constantly on our guard to allow others to express contrary views without taking offense, while at the same time being able to articulate our own personal view when called upon to do so.

This choice or diversity is part and package of our democratic rights as members of a democracy and it adds to the diverse and colourful nature of our culture.

This does not imply that all views are of the same value. How could they be?

Compare Nazism with Communism or Evolution with Creation. It simply means they

A reader wants to know how it came to this?

Build, create and explore Construction Wizards School Holiday programme at the Howick Library from Tuesday, April 18-Friday, April 28. The let’s build, create and explore at Auckland Libraries is a free programme. ➤➤Wizard Scroll – Tuesday, April 18, 2-3pm Participate in constructing a shared wizard scroll to be displayed in the library. ➤➤Launch your own plane – Wednesday, April 19, 10.3011.30am Make and launch your own

paper plane. Let’s see whose will fly all the way across the library. ➤➤Monster Mash – Thursday, April 20, 10.30-11.30am Create your own monster friend to take home. ➤➤How to make your own dragon – April 21, 10.3011.30am Learn how to make your own dragon. ➤➤Wizard Hat – Monday, April 24, 2-3pm Construct your own wizard’s hat and come up with your own wizard name.

➤➤The Dragon’s Lair – Wednesday, April 26, 10.3011.30am Join the blueprint treasure hunt in the library. ➤➤Design Howick Village – Thursday, April 27, 10.3011.30am How would you like Howick Village to look? Design and make your own Howick Village. ➤➤Let loose with LEGO – Friday, April 28, 3-4.30pm Get creative with our large collection of LEGO (repeats every last Friday of the month.

Poppy Day volunteers needed The run-up to the annual Anzac Poppy Day is in full swing at Howick RSA and, as is the case every year, more volunteers will be welcomed to help spread the load.

Colin Smith has been planning this for several months.

The campaign got underway last week when boxes of poppies were delivered to 40 schools throughout the Howick Ward.

For the 13th year Macleans College students will take poppy and collection boxes around businesses throughout the East Tamaki industrial area.

And last Monday boxes of 100 poppies along with collection boxes were dropped off to a myriad of businesses throughout

Getting ready for the ANZAC Poppy Day campaign, Howick RSA organiser Colin Smith is calling for more hands on deck.

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the ward, including retail shops, banks, doctors’ rooms, tennis club, garden centres and cafes.

Every year the RSA establishes

key collection points in shopping malls throughout the ward and it is here there can never be enough volunteers.

They are needed to man the booths on four two-hour shifts, from 8.30am-4.30pm on Poppy Day. “We are always very grateful to the volunteers,” Mr Smith said.

“We never have enough but it spreads the load. People can always bring a partner or a friend to share the shift.” ➤➤Volunteers prepared to man RSA booths on Poppy Day in the Howick Ward on April 21, can phone the Howick RSA on 534-9702 or send an email to admin@howickrsa.co.nz or leave a name and time on the RSA notice board.

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Onwards and upwards for young photographer ■■By Laura Brookes

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ver wondered what it’s like to travel the world photographing some of the most beautiful, stunning landscapes on offer?

Meet Talman Madsen, a 25-year-old landscape photographer who grew up in Pakuranga and has a job doing exactly that.

Most days he never knows what’s around the corner.

“I’ll get an email one day [from a client], and I’ll be on a plane the next.

It’s a hectic ride.”

He’s most recently been in the spotlight for reaching the top five in a competition to give one lucky photographer the chance to be an intern with the Asia Pacific branch of Discovery Channel and earn a free 39 day overseas holiday, visiting eight idyllic tourist locations.

His submission for the final stages of the competition highlighted the best of an early morning hike to the Tasman Glacier Lake at Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.

“Climbing the last few steps off the moraine (glacial debris) wall I was overcome with a sense of wonder and beauty... I looked around and couldn’t believe I had this all to myself,” Talman said in his submission entry.

It was a tight race that was eventually won by Auckland’s Ben Mikha.

Top, talented local photographer Talman captures a million star view at the summit of Mount Ruapehu; bottom, his final entry into the internship competition captured the beauty of an early morning hike to the Tasman Glacier Lake at Mount Cook.

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As for Talman, it’s onwards and upwards to wherever his next adventure may lead.

The talented photographer, who was named New Zealand Geographic’s Young Photographer of the Year in 2016, earns most of his income being contracted for landscape photography projects.

This includes the likes of Lonely Planet, Tourism New Zealand, Snapchat, various tourism boards and adventure tourism businesses, as well as the occasional wedding.

It’s a career he never would have considered growing up said Talman, who completed a Business degree at Massey University and also worked as a mortgage broker.

It was work trip to Australia two years ago and a detour along the Great Ocean Road that changed his mind, and he started to upload photos to his Instagram account, now followed by more than 26,000 Instagram users.

Even he doesn’t know where to next, but if there’s one thing for sure, he’ll be sticking around New Zealand for a while.

“I describe myself as a true Kiwi. I couldn’t just up and leave.

“At the moment I’m really focused on New Zealand and capturing this country... I’m just surfing the wave. I love it.”

Te Radar (right) during filming.

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Te Radar’s show hits TV screens Regular visitors to the Howick Historical Village will feel right at home when viewing Te Radar’s Chequered Past (currently showing on TV1 Saturday nights 8.04pm and TV One On Demand).

Many scenes from the quirky television series were filmed at the Howick Historical Village. Volunteers, who regularly dress up for the live days, and interested locals were actively recruited to take part in the historic re-enactments.

Throughout the series some well-known national faces also pop up to add their wisdom or otherwise to this potpourri of history that history tried to forget. Amongst those seen to date are art critic Hamish Keith and popular TV personality and psychiatrist Nigel Latta.

Watch out this coming weekend on Saturday, April 8 for another well-known national personality playing a key role against the backdrop of the buildings and surroundings of the Howick Historical Village.

“If you are enjoying the series but have yet to visit the Howick Historical Village, why not make a diary note to visit it on Sunday, April 16, Easter Sunday,” a Howick Historical Village spokesperson said.

“Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the Live Day Easter theme, called Easter Egg-citement with all sorts of Victorian Easter-y things to do on the day.

“And while you are there see if you can spot the buildings and places that feature in Te Radar’s series. It will all make for an exciting Easter weekend for children and adults alike.”

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As the first term concludes at Ormiston Junior College (OJC), students and staff have been busy putting the finishing touches on their first ever expo of learning.

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“Compared to last year the average price is now 11.7 per cent higher and the median price 12.8 per cent higher.

“During the last quarter of 2016 the rate at which Auckland house prices were increasing slowed markedly, and this situation has continued into the first quarter of this year.

“Traditionally March is the high point for prices in the first half of the year. Vendors that accept the market is changing and that there is greater choice available are the ones most likely to achieve a successful sales outcome in coming months.

“While the number of sales in March was nearly double those for February, at 1110 they were not as high as the 1341 in March last year.

“During March 451, or 40.6 percent of all sales were for in excess of $1 million, and of that number 67, or 6 percent of all sales, were for in excess of $2m. Ninety nine properties, or 8.9 per cent of sales, sold for under $500,000. Rural and lifestyle property sales were also active in March, with numbers being up by 55.5 per cent on those in February, but consistent with those for March over the past few years.”

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“After a quiet two months of trading at the start of the year, the market lifted in March with activity returning to something like the normal pattern and increased,” said Peter Thompson, managing director of Barfoot & Thompson.

“This upturn was always on the cards after the quiet JanuaryFebruary period.

“In March, the average sales price hit $968,570, an increase over the average price for the previous three months of 4.8 percent. The March increase over February was 2.5 per cent.

“The median sales price at $900,000 showed a higher increase over the previous three months of 7.7 percent. The monthly increase was 9.8 per cent.

“The March rise in activity can partly be attributed to the high level of choice available.

“While the number of properties for sale at month end at 4413 was down 2.9 per cent on the number at the end of February, during the month an additional 1983 new properties were listed, and choice during the month was greater than it has been for the past four years.

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Society, the boys held sports and games events for local young people after school on Mondays.

For some of the learners at OJC, growth had a strong focus on te tiriti Waitaingi and the bicultural partnership in Aotearoa.

Paris, Rachelle and Exzyn created a piece of political art to highlight the need for an ongoing dialogue between Maori and non-Maori and the inequalities that exist in educational opportunities for Maori in particular. The girls were inspired by the conversation started in Parliament around making te reo compulsory in schools.

Fatima, Avril, April and Akriti wanted to make certain that as OJC grows, all new learners feel welcome and can integrate so that their learning is successful and they can flourish as young people. The girls started the ‘Leave no Buddy Behind’ programme to make certain that everyone feels safe and happy as they start their new school.

There were some outstanding exhibits by OJC learners at the first expo, but it is difficult to look past the exceptional work of young Dashiell Poh. Dashiell and her family arrived to New Zealand in November, and Dashiell has been enjoying her new school immensely.

For her inquiry project, Dashiell wanted to address the lack of signage at Murphy’s Bush Reserve.

By Kelly Price, Learning Designer at Ormiston Junior College

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Citizens Advice Bureau

Thinking of buying a vehicle?

One of the biggest purchases we make over the years is a car, either new or second hand.

It is wise to take all possible steps to ensure there are no problems with the vehicle, which at a later date, may cause one stress and frustration in trying to obtain a resolution.

In the case of a new car, very few problems can be expected, however as most of us purchase a second-hand vehicle from a dealer or a private sale it is good to know what to expect.

In the case of a dealer, if you buy a car for personal use you are covered by the Consumer Guarantee Act. This means that you should expect the vehicle to be of a reasonable quality and fit for the purpose.

It also means that the dealer must tell you of any faults that they are aware of and these must be revealed on a” Consumer information notice” affixed to the car.

If there is a minor fault disclosed to you before the sale and you buy the car without getting it fixed, you cannot make the dealer liable for fixing it at a later stage.

However if the car does develop unrevealed problems, then under the Consumer Guarantee Act it is the dealer’s responsibility to remedy such faults. If they fail to do so, you

can make a claim to the Motor Vehicle Dispute Tribunal (if the dealer is a member of the Motor Trade Association), or the Disputes Tribunal. These would be the final steps if negotiation and mediation were unsuccessful.

Sometimes dealers sell vehicles on behalf of a private individual and if faults develop, some claim that the buyer has to go to the prior owner of the car for a resolution.

If the sale is arranged by a dealer then you have the same rights as if the vehicle was from the trader’s stock.

If the car turns out to have undisclosed faults, it is the dealer’s liability to remedy them.

As for private sales, which can lead to getting a better bargain,

55 you have to be careful as there is far less legal protection and you are not covered by rules relating to dealers.

Instead the Contractual Remedies Act covers you if you can prove that misrepresentation of the condition of the vehicle caused you a loss, but is difficult to enforce.

There is also the Sale of Goods Act. If the seller was not the legal owner, it means that you lose the car.

This is only a brief summary, so please call or visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau for more detailed advice on this topic or any other issues which may be causing you concern.

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Application form and full Job Description are available on website : www.sanctamaria.school.nz Apply in writing enclosing application form and CV to: Business Manager P O Box 64 437 Botany Town Centre MANUKAU CITY Or email: m.littlejohn@sanctamaria.school.nz Applications close: Monday,17 April 2017

Combined Salon Supplies Limited are New Zealand’s leading “Cash and Carry” Wholesaler to the Professional Hairdressing and Beauty Industries We currently have the following vacancy available at our Ellerslie site:-

DO YOU HAVE THE

Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm

PETS

Fairfield

PART TIME

DENTAL ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST

Kennels & Cattery Book now for Easter and School Holidays

Required for East Auckland Practice

Please phone 273 8911

Why not have a browse online www.times.co.nz or phone us 271 8055

Dog and cat boarding Boarding also available for other household pets Doggie Day Care Monday to Friday Pet taxi available - Free for bookings10+ days* *T & C’s apply Dog Training

Viewings welcome by appointment 09 292 8852 - 027 222 0307 751 Clevedon-Kawakawa Rd, Clevedon enquiry@fairfieldkennels.co.nz www.fairfieldkennels.co.nz

Shyness Depression Anxiety Loneliness

Can help!

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Are you outgoing, confident and have a passion for selling?

CHILDCARE

OPEN D

WednesdaAY 9am - 12p ys m

Good enough to back themselves to build a sound client base Confident enough to educate clients on media products and their benefits Committed enough to manage accounts and ensure clients feel valued Creative enough to come up with innovative ideas to grow client spend

PAKURANGA MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE

We are seeking just such a person to fill a challenging sales role requiring:

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• Fun, nurturing, Montessori inspired learning environment • NZ qualified and experienced Teachers • Open Hours: Full year, Monday to Friday 7.30am-5.30pm • Specially designed programme to cater for varied learning needs • Full time (2 & over) and sessions (2-3yrs old only) for 2-6yr olds • Morning, afternoon and late afternoon snack provided • 20 hour ECE subsidy available

■ Excellent communication/English skills – written and oral ■ Excellent time management ■ Ability to multi-task and handle pressure ■ Negotiation skills ■ Bubbly personality with can-do attitude A media background would be advantageous.

You will work on a variety of publications including EastLife, Rural Living, Howick & Pakuranga Times; Botany & Ormiston Times and special projects.

"Children are confident, explore freely and are trusting of adults and helpful towards other children. They play and learn at a relaxed pace in a calm, supportive environment.. The centre is well resourced with Montessori activities. Teachers interact with children with respect and courtesy valuing children’s cultural backgrounds, are inclusive, and prepare the environment to meet children's learning needs..." ERO Report Oct 2016

Times is proud of its progressive and high-achieving team and encourages staff input. We offer a great work domain with high tech systems in the heart of a stimulating environment. Hours and remuneration negotiable.

71 Udys Road, Pakuranga (behind St Peter’s Anglican Church) Phone: 09 213 1866 - 021 710 065 Email: pmontessori2014@gmail.com * Pakuranga Montessori Learning Centre reserves the right to clarify the contents of this advertisement

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Send your with aa covering covering letter Send your CV CV with letter to to jackie@times.co.nz hr@times.co.nz or phone 8092 phoneJackie Karla on on 09 09 271 271 8083

Dog and Cat Boarding Dog Grooming Doggy Day Care Pick up/Drop off service Free day care with all grooms 24 hours on site care

Phone (09) 846 6869 for a group near you.

We know effective advertising consultants are:

If you enjoy working in a high energy, fast paced environment with a great bunch of people then this is for you.

We require the services of a customer focussed, organised and energetic individual who has excellent customer service and communication skills to assist us in our busy showroom with this role involving the following responsibilities:• Processing retail and trade sales • Answering telephone queries • Product merchandising and presentation • Stock control Skills and experience required:• Previous experience in a customer services role • A friendly and positive attitude • Good attention to detail • Clear communication style To be successful in this role you must be a team player, demonstrate flexibility and have a mature outlook – hairdressing experience is a definite advantage.

We offer competitive wages, generous staff discounts and quality on-going training.

Apply now by forwarding your CV and cover letter to: lindab@cssltd.co.nz

ilable Bookings ava r for Easte

GROW is free of charge

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“You alone can do it... but you can’t do it alone”

Here’s your chance for a great career as part of a successful advertising sales team based in vibrant Botany Town Centre, Auckland.

SHOWROOM SALES ASSISTANT

We are looking for a hard working person who is keen to learn and develop their skills.

Must be reliable and have a driver’s licence.

Ph 027 505 1411 or email your CV to info@riggaspaving.co.nz

4/302 Te Irirangi Dr, Botany South Ph 09 265 2865

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Become a trained patroller with Botany Crime Watch Patrol and help us make your community safer.

Botany Crime Watch Patrol has been patrolling your community since 2004 and we need more volunteers to help us patrol our ever increasing area.

PAVING & LANDSCAPING

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VOLUNTEERS needed for

A leading NZ educational publisher is looking for a new team member.

This person will be responsible for working with schools, promoting quality digital resources, free to schools through an educational grant for literacy learning.

Hours: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm, 4 days per week, during the school term only.

Working from an office in Penrose, Auckland.

The successful applicant must speak clear English, have had some customer service experience, and enjoy working with people. They must have work experience in New Zealand, be confident using the Internet and communicate well with customers.

This is not a sales position – it is a customer service position reaching out to schools, offering free resources of the highest quality. Visit www.sunshineonline.co.nz or www.sunshineclassics.co.nz to view the product line being offered.

For an interview please send your CV and qualifications to Wendy Pye Publishing Ltd, Private Bag 17905, Greenlane, Auckland 1546 or by email to admin@sunshine.co.nz

1. In accepting an advertisement for publication and in publishing it we are doing so in consideration of and relying on the advertisers express warranty, the truth of which is essential. a. That the advertisement complies in all ways with the Advertising Codes of Practice issued by the Advertising Standards Authority inc (ASA) and with every other code or industry standard relating to advertising in New Zealand b. The published advertisement will not give rise to any liability on our part or in a claim being made against us. c. That the advertisement is misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive or breaches the Fair Trading Act 1986 that is defamatory or indecent or which otherwise offends against generally accepted community standards that infringes a copyright or trademark or otherwise infringes any intellectual or industrial property rights that breaches any provision of any statute, regulation, by law or other rule or law .

2. Where the advertiser utilises any aspect of our creative/design services in the production of an advertisement (including photographic work) the advertiser acknowledges that we own the copyright in such work and that such work is not work for which a commissioning payment has been made or agreed.

3. The advertiser agrees to indemnify us against all losses or costs arising directly or indirectly from any breach of those warranties by the advertiser and from any costs incurred in our making corrections or amendments in accordance with the terms that follow.

4.We may refuse to publish, or withdraw an advertisement from publications without having to give a reason.

5. We may publish the advertisement on the next available day if there is an error or delay in publication of the advertising as booked.

6. We may correct or amend advertising to conform to style or for other genuine reason as long as we do so using reasonable care.

7. The guarantees contained in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 are excluded where the advertiser acquires, or holds himself out as acquiring, goods or services from us for the purpose of a business.

8. The advertiser must tell us as soon as possible if there is an error or omission in any advertisement the advertiser has placed. We will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss from an error (which includes ommission, negligence, system or press failure, mistake, misclassification, early, late or non insertion of advertisement or loss or delay in the delivery of replies) and if we are found to have any direct liability for any circumstance that liability is limited to the cost of the space of the advertisement.

9. To cancel an advertisement a cancellation number must be obtained from us.

Times Newspaper Limited, Printed by Business Media Press, 50 Stonedon Dr, East Tamaki. www.times.co.nz

PINKYS PET BOARDING AND GROOMING

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2 days per week 7.30am - 3.30pm Skills set required for maintenance and care of buildings and grounds.

We are looking for a general handyperson with some plumbing and electrical experiernce, who can work unsupervised and prioritise work.

Please send your CV with 2 referees to Audrey Turkington aturkington@beachlands.school.nz or deliver to 18 Bell Rd, Beachlands.

Applications close 20th April 2017

SITUATIONS VACANT

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CUSTOMER SERVICE –

BEACHLANDS SCHOOL

Our small rest home needs an experienced Night Caregiver.

To be successful, Caregiver candidates must have a minimum of 2 years experience in elderly care, be able to work flexible hours, be patient and caring with elderly and be able to work weekends.

Phone/Text (pref) 021 701 981 or Email CV to: fenciblemanor2015@gmail.com

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Early Starts of 4am based in East Tamaki Monday to Friday - Approx 8-9 hours per day We are looking for an experienced delivery driver with a good command of English and strong Knowledge of the Auckland area. Picking/Delivery of orders required so must be physically fit.

If you have a clean police record, full NZ drivers licence and want to know more about the position please send you CV to warehouse@deejays.co.nz

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Are you looking for meaningful work that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?

Do you love working with special needs children and youth?

Are you an energetic, motivated, enthusiastic individual?

Do you have a great attitude?

If you answer yes to the above you could be the person for us!

Email your CV to: deearna@lifekidz.org.nz or call 533 6360 to discuss further.

PETS

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24 — Botany and Ormiston Times, Thursday, April 13, 2017

CELEBRATE EASTER 2017

Being the Gospel to all people

Celebrating Easter with the Anglican Church

Easter Services

St

Johns

Where New Life Begins!

Being the Gospel to all people

Maundy Thursday 7.00pm April 13th Good Friday 9.30am April 14th Easter Sunday 9.30am April 16th

Easter Services 9:45am Good Friday 9:45am Easter Sunday

All Saints Howick 17 Selwyn Road; Tel. 534 6864

MAUNDY THURSDAY 7.30pm GOOD FRIDAY 9.30am Service of the Cross 12noon – 3.00pm Great Three Hours EASTER DAY 7.30am Communion 9.30am All-Age Communion

St Paul’s in the Park

St Johns:

141Chapel Road; Tel. 274 3460

MAUNDY THURSDAY 7pm GOOD FRIDAY 10am – Devotions EASTER DAY 10am Holy Communion (All-Age)

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245 Bucklands Beach Road Phone 534 2305 Email: office@stjohnsbb.orb.nz Sunday Worship: 9.30am weekly

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Pakuranga Baptist Church 219 Ti Rakau Dr

OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA

HOLY WEEK TIMETABLE 2017 Holy Thursday Thursday, April 13 Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7.00pm Good Friday Friday, April 14 Stations of the Cross 9.00am Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion 3.00pm

Easter Saturday Saturday, April 15 Easter Vigil – Blessing of Fire and First Mass of Easter 8.00pm Easter Sunday Sunday, April 16 Mass 8.00am and 9.30am NB: No 5.30pm Mass today CD240343

GOOD FRIDAY

Good Friday April 14, 9.30am Easter Sunday April 16, 9.30am

5.00pm

Walk of Witness with Cross

7.00pm

Good Friday Service

(meet at Botany Pak n Save Carpark) Rev. Josh Bowlin

EASTER SUNDAY 6.30am

Sunrise Service (Stockade Hill, Howick, all Churches)

10.00am F amily Worship & Children’s Programme Rev. Dr Richard Waugh

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YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN US THIS EASTER GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 10AM EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE 8.30AM, 10AM, 11.30AM & 6PM 159 BOTANY ROAD, BOTANY DOWNS ELIMCHRISTIANCENTREEAST (09) 538 0360

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READINGS

HOME HELP OFFERED

CAT DOORS

CRYSTAL VISIONS

Professional Ironing Free pick-up/delivery Satisfaction guaranteed

Ph: 532 8385

MASSAGE

TUITION

YR 1-12 tuition. $25/hr.

Maths, Writing, Reading, Science. Ph 021 0222 1935 or 279 0370

Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

ENGLISH /Maths/ Science(NCEA/Cambridge) Qualified exp tutors/teachers. Essay writing/editing.

535-0523 MATHS PHYSICS Calculus Stats Chem. Tutor NCEA/ Camb. Ph 250 4422 or 021 107 2851

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

0800 696 874

NZ Modern School of Music www.modernmusic.co.nz

Visit our website; www.times.co.nz

Open 6 Days

0800 677 467

WANTED TO BUY ALWAYS BUYING Estates, households, beds, fridges, lounge suites, dining suites etc.

Ph: Transit Traders 532-9204 mob 027 2767159

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Down - 1, Clout. 2, Motor. 3, Severe. 4, Affect. 5, Cram. 6, Attentive. 12, Excellent. 13, Menu. 15, Rush. 17, Osprey. 18, Azalea.

20, Elbow. 21, Dream. 23, Make.

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Sunday morning 9.30am (with children’s programme) Sunday evening service TBA Youth Group every Friday 7.00pm

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

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Easter Holy Week Services – April 13-16

Thursday, April 13 Maundy Service 7.00pm Friday, April 14 Good Friday Service at 10.00am Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday Worship at 10.00am

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WELCOME

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FLAT BUSH 4 brm hse 2 story. Close to Baverstock Primary, Mission Heights, Ormiston College. $730pw avail 23 April. Ph Vicky 021 2383180

TO LET Ray White Eastern Group welcomes Cathy Caie Huang 湫▱㔴 To The Property p y Management g Team

Pick Up Service Available

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Letting Agent Cathy has been in real estate for four years, is English speaking and fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. She is committed to providing a high standard of service and care to fulfill both the landlords and tenants requirements.

DDI: 538 1288 Mob 021 883 600 cathy.huang@raywhite.com

Ray White Real Estate Mountfort Estate Agents Ltd (REAA2008)

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LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

We have teachers in your area. (Est 63 yrs)

9 Ben Lomond Cres

SN77193

Do you have a rental or lease property empty?

Advertise here for the results you need!

Phone 271 8055 or email classifieds@times.co.nz

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

51.27sqm with shared hallway and toilets 2 covered car parks 9 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga Please contact Rachel on 09 576 1500 ext 821 or rachelf@eastgatecc.org for more details

Unit 19, 325 Ti Rakau Dr, East Tamaki.

Ph: 273 5519 or 022 330 8633 Open 10am to 9.00pm CD205971

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We sell:

HOWICK/ HGHLD PK, fully furn rooms, 1 x $180, 2nd $200pw, handy shops, bus, . 534 3339, 0210 463437

Space for lease

Sports Massage

We accept donations of:

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Do you want a local tradesperson?

Do you want local employment?

Want to know whats on in your local area?

Read the local News?

Why not have a browse online www. times.co.nz or phone us 271 8055 Your call will be answered by your local classified consultant not by a consultant overseas

Sat 15 APRIL 10am - 3pm Pakuranga Community Hall 346 Pakuranga Rd (by KFC).

Readers, Healers, Crystals, Jewellery and lots more www.crystalvisions.nz

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

TO LEASE

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Visit our website; www.times.co.nz

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Since 2000

$28(conditions Per Basket apply)

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Special Conditions Apply

FOR SALE

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HAYNE’S GLASS

HOLISTIC MARKET

K6D084

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

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The Bubble Man

School Holiday Bubble activity workshops at the Highland Park Shopping Centre.

Learn some bubble tricks with the Bubble Man!

Wed to Sat, April 19-22 and Mon, April 24 from 10-10.45am

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All Welcome INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH 2 Dannemora Drive, Howick (opposite Kmart Botany) Ph. 273-3349 - www.ibcchurch.com CD250949

Good Friday

EASTER

14th of April at 9:30am.

Communion ser vice.

16th of April at 9am & 10:30am.

No 5:30pm ser vice.

10 posters to find in the Highland Park Shopping Centre!

5 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga www.eastgatecc.org.nz

Pick up your entry form from Highland Park Library Competition starts Saturday, April 15 and closes April 28 at 5pm.

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Easter Sunday

Join in our Bubble spotting competition and be in to win one of three prizes!

www.times.co.nz

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AERIALS

ACCOUNTANT

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

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FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901

GARDENER, cleaner, driver. Wants any work! 278 3087

GLASS & GLAZING

ALL decking, fencing, roof painting, kitchens & general renovation. Ph 0800 548 7587, 027 2029755

HAYNES GLASS

broken windows glazing mirrors cat doors balustrades showers splashbacks Ph 265 2941 38 Trugood Dr, Burswood www.haynesglass.co.nz

Local Master Plumbers 24/7

arrowplumbing.nz

171 Moore St, Howick Ph: 535 7524 www.easterncovercentre.co.nz

CHEMWASH R

New Work Renovations Specialists ♌ Bathroom / Kitchen ♌ Gas Installations ♌ Hot Water Cylinders ♌ All Maintenance ♌ Certifying Plumbers EXPERIENCED, QUALITY SERVICE Ph Allan or Matt Craig P: 027 496 2118 or 09 215 1144 ♌

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A FREE QUOTE Painter & Decorator, 30yrs exp.

Int/Ext Ph Geoff 5331504/021-02471675

PAINTING & DECORATING

All domestic & commercial requirements. Free quote, prompt service.

Regd. Master Painter. all work guaranteed

17/06/2016 12:06:47 p.m.

Ph Ross 521 2777 or 021-944899

PLUMBER all maintenance & repairs, good rate. For an honest, reliable craftsman plumber ph/txt Phil 027 8846000

✓ Specialist waterblasting

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows ✓ Domestic & commercial ✓ Low pressure bio-wash ✓ Professional presentation Call Nick 537 4602 or 029 7700581

ROOFING ROOFING REPAIR SERVICE 26Yrs Exper. All work Guar. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166

RUBBISH REMOVALS GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service . Ph Peter 021 393384

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish Ph: 0800 789 248

Exterior Soft Washing of:

House/Building Washing Roof & Gutter Cleaning Roof Treatments Moss/Lichen Removal Decks, Paths, Drives, Fences PLUS: Carpet/ Window Cleaning Pest Control

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Ph Doug 537 1362 021 158 3260

Safe, low pressure, exterior cleaning Houses, Roof treatments, Paths, Drives, Decks CALL YOUR LOCAL OPERATOR CRAIG 535-5661 www.chemwash.co.nz

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Interior Specialist Quality materials Professional finish

WATERBLASTING ABFAB Waterblasting + housewashing. Free quote.

Jamie 027 663 1336

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design and build south east 2016.indd 1

0800 420 900

Small and large lawns Residential / Commercial Rubbish removal Trees, hedges, trimming Garden clean-ups Locally owned / operated Free quotes Ph Bruce 537 3470 or 021 0262 1890

PAINTING

Design and Build South East — 2016-2017 — 1

COVERS

If water or gas runs through it, we do it!

LAWNMOWING

SS80294

Times House Publishing Ltd

Rates

BRUCIE’S

Your building & renovation magazine

• building boom • transport initiatives • lifestyle choices

UPHOLSTERERS

Contact

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

New Builds Renovation Architecture Cladding Kitchens Bathrooms Interiors Lighting Outdoor Living

All Tree Work - Fully Insured - Qualified Arborists Over 25yrs Exp. 535 9093 027 476 0246

For all Shades & Blinds plus outdoor furniture

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&build

South East in demand

Servicing South and East Auckland Plumbing and Gasfitting New Builds, Reno’s, Commercial and Private Gas fires need regular servicing, book early, winters nearly here!

0800 427 9355 or 09 263 7020 info@gaswell.co.nz

LAWNCARE

HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

SOUTH EAST

DS TREES & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Ph Doug 021537171/537-8595

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

PLUMBERS

FOR ALL YOUR Landscaping needs. Over 10 years exp. Call Tim on 021 885 676

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534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746

ANY Plastering/ Painting!

In/out. Lge/sml jobs, small holes repaired New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803

LANDSCAPING

0800 245 625

Your building and renovation magazine

design

Ph Murray

PLASTERERS

Today for a FREE quote

0800 24 LOCK

&build

Reducing Thinning Shaping Full removal Chipped onsite/removed Good rates Great refs Free quotes Qualified Arborist

ANDREW 021 324 994 or 213 2880. Lawns, garden maint, tree felling/trimming, Free quotes.

SOUTH EAST

esign & Build South East is a guide covering building issues in southeast Auckland. From Howick, Pakuranga, Ormiston, Pine Harbour, Beachlands and Maraetai, to Manukau, Takanini and Papakura, this annual magazine covers an area where demand for homes is at a premium.

This special publication looks at buyers’ options within these unique communities from apartment to family homes; suburban to coastal lifestyles. We examine buying off-the-plan, subdividing large sections and opting for a smaller lifestyle block. Home renovation, landscaping, architecture, local infrastructure and more will come under the spotlight and there will also be a strong focus on town developments and the growth of amenities. With numerous choices available, we ask what are the real points of difference that building companies and home services offer?

To help showcase your business we are offering an editorial bonus. Submit your editorial contribution (of approximately 250 words) to be run with all bookings over a half page – subject to the editor’s discretion and as space allows for smaller bookings.

This full colour, glossy information guide aims to aid in the decision-making process. The publication will be available for pickup throughout south-east Auckland and online at timeshouse.co.nz.

Jim 0800 38 38 48

& STUMP GRINDING

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TREES

Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Rats & Mice, Wasps 20+ years experience

ABSOLUTE Excellence.

Lawns, gardens, commercial, lifestyle blocks. txt/ph Paul now 021 1566951

All the Tradies out there, do you want to reach a bigger/different market? phone 271 8055 or email: classifieds@times.co.nz for more details on this annual publication

design

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ALL your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/ lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted. Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

All fencing, decks, retaining walls, landscaping & more Competitive pricing Free Quotes

BE BUG-FREE

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CONCRETE & CONCRETING

A.J. CONTRACTOR

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 15 Yrs exp.

Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES

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Alternator Charge Rate, Starter Condition and Check Plus Battery Test - FREE OF CHARGE

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24B Polaris Pl, East Tamaki - OPEN SAT 8.30-1pm Ph/Fax 274 0495 Auto Electrical & Mechanical Repairs

EXP, High Quality, regular home, window & office cleaning. Ph Jenny 021 0841 0001

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

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PAKURANGA AUTO ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL

ALL Garden Care phone Michael 0276162146 a/h 5760106 handymangardeners.co.nz

All tree & hedge work Rubbish removal Garden Clearouts Free Quotes Fully Insured

Ph Josh 536 4603 or 021-074-8027

PEST CONTROL

Deverell 021 152 0170 Robert 021 680 580

GARDEN CARE

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES

ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Ph Adrian 027603-1919 or a/hrs 537-2345

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535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

We can meet all your repair and building needs.

Licensed and Certified tradespeople ready to save you time and money on your kitchen, bathroom or general renovation projects including decks, pergolas, covered areas etc......

TREE SERVICES

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FENCING & TRELLIS

CLEANING

Power you need KOBA BATTERIES

Local & long distance by careful & courteous removalists with many years of experience REASONABLE RATES FOR AN EXCELLENT JOB BERT TARRY CARRIERS NZ LTD Ph: 274 2916

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ELECTRICIAN Reg. hard working & reliable, value for dollars, all work undertaken. Satisfaction guar Ph 534-8889

PROPERTY

ABOUT PAVING: Driveways, patios & paths, garden edging & repair work.

Ben 021 884 072 or 534 5041

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Phone Raewyn Dodds 530 8038 - 021 746 848 E: raewyn@emblazon.co.nz - www.emblazon.co.nz

ALL Prop maint, decks, fences, kitchn/bthrm renovs, flat pack assemble.

35yrs build exp. Free quote ph/txt Terry 027 241 8478

SHIFTERS

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Specialising in: Window treatments, drapes, roman blinds, venetians, roller blinds.

Colour Consultancy

VINYL LAYING, supply, prep & install. No job too big or small Ph Brendan 021-996-898, 537-8402ah

PAVING

THE TILE GUY†Floor & Wall Tiling. Certified Waterproofing. Stonemason by trade. 30yr exp.

0210311899

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Office: 09 527 6360 Dave: 021 836 360 Licensed Building Practitioner www.franix.co.nz

• Master Builder • Local Kiwi company • Transparent build process • 10 year guarantee www.rivahomes.co.nz 0800 748 246

ALL Handyman jobs. Ph Michael 0276162146 a/h 095760106 handymangardeners.co.nz

FURNITURE

For anything electrical • Registered Electricians • Established over 25 years in local area • ECANZ guaranteed • Gold card discount Phone 274 6977

Competitive Rates Free Quotes

Plans must be ready to uplift

FLOORING GUYS Uplift & prep for Tiles, Vinyl & Carpet. Refs avail. Ph Bobby 021 02924836.

FURNITURE REMOVAL

Leak Repairs Infrared Checks Alterations Renovations Repairs Maintenance Landscaping Waterproofing

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RUGBY

PURC season begins with big win

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akuranga United Rugby Club’s (PURC) premiers got the season off to a cracking start with a convincing 31-13 win against Ponsonby on Saturday.

The club’s Premier Development and Under 20s teams also came away with wins over Ponsonby.

Pita Alatini, PURC’s director of rugby and premier coach, said a solid forward pack effort by the premiers and dynamic work in the back line saw the side dominate.

The premiers were 17-6 up at half time and four tries also bring a valuable bonus point in what Alatini says will be a very tough competition.

“Starting out with Ponsonby was always going to be huge for us especially when you’ve really got a young squad.

“Definitely, our forward pack stood up at the weekend. Our boys really stood up and nullified everything put to them.

“TJ Faiane (12) in our backs led us well.

His work rate was phenomenal in both attack and defence. He was constantly putting pressure on defence and then continued making gain line in attack,” said Alatini.

“Also, it was great to see him combine up with his younger brother Wiseguy Faiane (10) who also had an outstanding game with his directional play and goal kicking.

“It could have been the first time they have played first and second five as they attended different high schools. Namatahi Waa (prop) and Dave Adams (openside flanker) were both strong in their core roles and were busy throughout the whole game.

“The happiest thing for me was a group of boys playing for each other, playing as a team and earning respect from each other.”

The premiers have no game this Easter weekend and will get back into it the following Saturday against Otahuhu which only just went down to Grammar Tech at the weekend.

Rugby results PURC local results Premier Development vs Ponsonby

■■ 26 to 24 win to Pakuranga.

Try Scorers – Brandon Lee x 2 and Timote Militoni.

Conversions – Scott Martin x 1. Penalties – Steph Tabaillou x 1, Fatui Moala x 1 and Scott Martin x 1. Player of the day – Timote Militoni.

Under 20s vs Ponsonby

■■ 23 to 20 win to Pakuranga.

Try Scorers – Andrew Fauoo, Simon Fauoo and Bailey Larsen. Conversions – Obey Samate. Penalties – Obey Samate x 2. Player of the day – Bailey Larsen.

Under 85 kgs

Pakuranga Taipans vs College Rifles Raiders (Preseason fixture) ■■ 19 to 12 win to the Taipans. Try Scorers – Mike Taylor and Jamie Petford x 2.

Conversions – David Quigg and James Mackinder. Player of the day – Ryan Allison.

Auckland Premier Rugby – Round One

ICE HOCKEY

Ryan down but not out

George Emosi with the ball with Michael Toloke in support.

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Zealand positioned in Division 3, Group A, alongside countries such as China, Israel and While many school Turkey. students dream of Ryan, who has played becoming professional ice hockey for more than rugby players or seven years, was given footballers, one local the opportunity to play teenager has achieved against every competing his goal of representing nation in his division.

New Zealand at an Unfortunately, the New international level in Zealand team did not competitive ice hockey. qualify for the next round, Ryan Martinoli, a High school student Ryan Martinoli 16-year-old student from representing New Zealand in the IIHF U18 Ice but the young athlete remains optimistic about Pakuranga College, was Hockey World Championships.

Photo supplied his future in the sport – one of 20 teenagers and in other endeavours. chosen from across the country New Zealand-based clubs as “It’s mixed emotions really, it a member of the Auckland to travel to Taipei, Taiwan to was very exciting – a once in a Admirals. compete in the International lifetime opportunity and I think “The jet-lag was a bit rough Ice Hockey Federation the boys worked really hard. over the first couple of days, (IIHF) U18 Ice Hockey World “I’m definitely trying to take but we had a 10-day training Championships. hockey to the next level, but camp before the competition The experience was like family and school are my real which really helped,” he said. no other for Ryan, who is focus at the moment.”

The competition saw New accustomed to playing against

■■ Eden 17 (I Costa, M Leaana tries, R Costa 2 con, 1 pen); College Rifles 27 (H Edwards, T Halafihi, T Manu tries, O Mausia 3 con, 2 pen) Half-time: 17-14 ■■ Grammar TEC 23 (S Ramatalei, J Gagamoe, H Watanabe tries, P Richardson

1 con, 2 pen); Otahuhu 22 (S Lafaele Taii, S Paulo-Tialavea Morris, Ita Faataape tries, S Paulo-Tialavea 2 con, 1 pen) Half-time: 13-19 ■■ Manukau Rovers 10 (W Fonua, B Motuliki tries); Waitemata 22 (M Qiolevu 2, F Losi tries, F Lepou 2 con, 1 pen) Half-time: 5-17 ■■ Suburbs 53 (T Yandall, S Vatubua, B Birtwhistle, V Tuungafasi, M Keresoma, J Sawailau, L Visinia tries, C Perry 6 con, 2 pen); Papatoetoe 13 (H Aiono, D Mohi tries, D Leuila pen) Half-time: 39-3 ■■ Pakuranga 31 (W Faiane, S Shearer, TJ Faiane, R Van Der Pol tries, W Faiane 4 con, 1 pen); Ponsonby 13 (P Tausie try, C Woodmass 1 con, J Trainor 2 pen) Half-time: 17-6 ■■ University 58 (A Kirikiri 3, F Cain, J Ferrier, B Helleur, C McCowan, M Renata, I Robinson tries, T ElkingtonMacDonald 4, L Graham 1 con, T Elkington-MacDonald 1 pen); Marist 23 (W Raea, J Saena, E Muliufi tries, T Halse 1 con, 2 pen) Half-time: 29-13 ■■ East Tamaki 42 (S Taufa, L Faaui, G Crichton, P Elama, J Vou, M Conawa tries, penalty try, T Iosua 2 con, 1 pen); Waitakere City 7 ( S Muliaga try, A Tavita con) Half-time: 20-7 ■■ Mt Wellington, Te Papapa (withdrawn)

World Masters Games coming to a park near you More than 28,000 athletes and supporters will flood to Auckland next week as the World Masters Games prepare to kick off.

East Auckland will play host to a variety of sports over the week, including baseball, golf, rugby and canoe slalom. It is understood six former All Blacks will be gearing up to play.

Pakuranga Rugby Club will host all rugby events beginning on April 22 and running every day through the week except Anzac Day and April 28.

Baseball will also be held at Lloyd Elsmore Park with matches taking place every day from April 21-April 30.

Canoe Slalom events will take place at Vector Wero Whitewater Park in

Manukau on April 26 and 27.

The total number of registered athletes, supporters and officials take the total participation number to 28,000.

More than 11,000 of the registered athletes are from New Zealand with 6700 from Auckland alone and more than 16,000 athletes are expected from overseas.

Athletes will compete across 28 sports in 45 disciplines at 46 venues throughout the Auckland region and two in the Waikato.

The games begin on Friday April 21 with an opening ceremony at Eden Park and wrap with a closing ceremony at Queen’s Wharf on April 30.

OPINION

At last... Sanzaar finally sees sense M

ost New Zealand rugby fans will support Sanzaar’s decision to reduce the Super Rugby teams to three conferences and 15 teams from the current four and 18.

Sure, there will be sympathy for those who failed to cut the mustard but professionalism is about raising standards, not dragging them down.

Hence three conferences – New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, 16 games a team: one each home and away against those in their conference, and one each against four of the five teams in the other two conferences.

Certainly it won’t get any easier playing wise for the five-strong New Zealand teams who face one another twice. But it will reduce travelling time abroad and add to spectator appeal for fans who love

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local derbies.

Meanwhile, the Stormers 34-26 win against the Chiefs and the Sharks 18-13 triumph against the Jaguares suggest South Africa can bounce back after last year’s slump despite the dire predictions of critics.

The Stormers’ four tries to three Cape Town victory showed that last year’s finalist Lions are not the only

South African team that can play expansive rugby.

It was a rude awakening for the Chiefs, who scored two magnificent tries sparked by cheeky 80kg redhead fullback Damian McKenzie.

Both went to right wing Toni Pulu, the first sweeping the length of the field through eight pairs of hands with McKenzie handling twice and left wing James Lowe thrice.

The second started 80 metres from the Stormers’ line with McKenzie making a 40 metre dash down the centre before handing on for Pulu to finish off.

It will be fascinating to see how McKenzie performs when he replaces Aaron Cruden as the Chiefs first-five next year. Blessed with startling acceleration and absolute courage, he should bring to the position much of the daring do Beauden Barrett did for the

Hurricanes and All Blacks last year.

Interestingly, Barrett has shelved his brilliant running game this season, preferring to act as a link and probe the defence with a variety of kicks.

It certainly hasn’t hurt his outside backs with brother Brodie, Ngani Laumape, Matt Proctor, Vince Sio and Julian Savea all having prospered. But All Black head coach Steve Hansen will want him at his attacking best against the British and Irish Lions in June and July.

Won’t we all?

With Hansen also expecting his reserves to make a big impact when they come off the bench, he will have been delighted with that of Liam Squire for the Highlanders against the visiting Blues at Dunedin.

With the Blues leading 20-13 at half-time and former Pakuranga star

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Malakai Fekitoa continuing his habit of scoring a try against the franchise that didn’t want him, Squire’s bonecrunching tackles and powerful runs did much to secure victory.

In a team that has captain Luke Whitelock and Elliott Dixon as their starting No 8 and 6 respectively, it is a pity the athletic Squire doesn’t get more game time. However he certainly makes the most of what time he does get.

Whitelock is not a particularly good attacking forward, He is, however, a strong defender, solid lineout jumper and a tireless worker.

Consequently he leads by example in much the same manner of his Crusaders captain brother, Sam, a brilliant lineout exponent who also thrives on hard graft. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

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