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he glint of medals in the morning sun, a sense of pride, honour and camaraderie, an Anzac Day parade, a flight of Warbirds, the firing of the Minute Gun, laying of wreaths on the cenotaph at the memorial service at Stockade Hill – all marked the 102nd anniversary of the Gallipoli landings

by Anzac troops.

The turnout at both, the Dawn Service as well as the 11am Civic Service in Howick was huge.

“We may be rivals on the sports field but are comrades on the battlefield,” said chair of Howick Local Board David Collings about returned servicemen and women across the ditch.

“The names of four World War I servicemen have been added to the cenotaph here on Stockade Hill.

Researched by local historian Alan Le Roche, these men all had strong ties with the Howick area, and we acknowledge the four of them – Philip George Arniboldi, Thomas Corbett McLaren, Private Nicholas Colin Stitchbury and Charles Leslie Mounce.”

Rev Richard Waugh offered prayers as he remembered those who, for the sake of peace, made war; as well as those who forsook all at the call of service. ➤ Turn to page 2

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Howick Brass played Reflections, written by New Zealand composer Kenneth

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Emily Bennett from Howick College and winner of the Anzac Day essay completion organised by Howick RSA, said: “It’s not just those who fought at Gallipoli that we remember today, but also all the service people that have represented our small but strong country in battle.”

She spoke about her great grandfather who worked for the fire service in Liverpool, England and assisted with putting out the fires caused by the Blitz.

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Howick Volunteer Coastguard, 40 Squadron ATC stood at attention as the Last Post was played—while president Howick RSA Mike Cole and Mr Collings approached the cenotaph.

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Aliens learn about cultural celebrations ■■Farida Master

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A group of Young Enterprise Scheme students from Ormiston Senior College have managed this feat at they have presold 70 books with an advance order from six different schools as well as from parents and teachers.

Year 13 student Vaneel Ram, chief executive officer of the group Festivilia says the idea behind their children’s book ‘A Year of Festivals’ is based on exploring cultural celebrations and discovering the amazing diversity of New Zealand.

“Being immigrants living in such a multicultural society like the one in Flat Bush, which now reflects the diaspora in Auckland, we didn’t know much about multicultural festivals,” he says.

“We were at a loss. We went along to the Lantern Festival without knowing the significance or why we were

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attending it.”

Using their personal experience to bind the book, Krishin Rava chief financial officer of Festivilia says the book covers the Treaty of Waitangi, including its origin.

“It also brings to life with illustrations, festivals like the

Lantern Festival and the Indian Diwali Festival. We even have activities like colouring, spot the difference and Lord Ram finding his beloved Sita in a maze,” he says.

Production manager of the group, Kaden Keshan Naidoo explains that the central

character of the book is an alien.

“It’s something children relate to these days,” he says.

Drawing a parallel between aliens and new arrivals to the country, he says: “For someone like me who is a migrant, I do feel like a bloop, an outsider on an adventure in the land of the Long White Cloud. Hence the creation of aliens in the book and how they try to comprehend the diversity of cultures.”

The idea of understanding and respecting different cultures, appealed to a lot of schools including — Baverstock Oaks School, Mission Heights Primary School, Ormiston Primary School, Everglade School, Manurewa East School and Ormiston Junior College.

The group has plans to introduce the children’s book to pre-schools and gradually take it to the next level by going nationwide.

“We even hope to take it international,” ends Vaneel.

New walkway proposed ■■By Farida Master Following the success of the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway, plans to expand the network of walkways along the Tamaki Estuary through to Highbrook is in the process of being finalised by Howick Local Board.

Currently, the section between Ti Rakau Dr Bridge, near Chipmunks on 241 Ti Rakau Dr, Pakuranga has been earmarked as the starting point for the walkway which will wind its way through to Trugwood Dr near Stonedon Dr, East Tamaki. The idea is in line with the Healthy Howick initiative which was kickstarted last year.

“With so much traffic congestion that has people sitting in the traffic for hours,

Starting point of the new proposed walkway is from Ti Rakau Dr Bridge though to Highbrook says Howick Local Board Member Garry Boles.

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the plan is to encourage people living in the area to walk or cycle to work using the walkway,” says Garry Boles, Howick Local Board who leads the parks and sports work programme for the local board.

“The walkway cuts out the back roads and offers a scenic view.

“Also, we want people to be aware of our coast line.

We are going to tidy it up and make it look better,” he says.

As part of the Greenways plan, Mr Boles says that they are going to be interconnecting the whole area.

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The proposed walkway would link the various esplanade reserves along the way and also allow access to the recently completed Burswood Walkway in phase two of the proposed walkway.

The design of the project is expected to be included in the work programme for 2017/18 year, which the local board will be considering in the next few months.

“We have conducted a survey on how many people use walkways and the percentage is very high.”

Mr Boles says there are 277 parks in the Howick Ward area that includes Howick, Pakuranga and Botany, and some of them are in the process of being upgraded.

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Flat Bush rally team chase championship Flat Bush-based rally driver Matt Jensen and codriver Kieran Anstis are aiming to start their attack on the New Zealand Rally Championship at the weekend’s Rally of Whangarei.

They are targeting a strong top five finish amongst a field of top International and national drivers.

With a handful of top three finishes to their name, the Flat Bush rallying duo have set a goal of taking out the Category 5 Championship this year.

The team has made some changes to its EVO 9 rally car over the past few months.

“We have changed a few things on the car including a new engine that is more powerful and reliable, also a quicker steering rack which has helped me gain more confidence in my driving,” said Jensen.

“We have done a few small testing events since these changes and it has proven the car is a lot quicker.”

Earlier this year Jensen found out he was a successful applicant of the Paddon Foundation, a programme set up by Kiwi WRC star Hayden Paddon to guide and support selected New Zealand drivers and co-drivers.

“It is an incredible opportunity to be a part of this programme,” said Jensen.

“The assistance and guidance is invaluable and it is helping us a lot this year.”

Elite Motorsport Academy graduate Anstis is in the co-driver’s seat this season and is eager to get underway “I’m really looking forward to this season.

Matt and I work well together and he has put all the tools in place to have a successful year.”

Meanwhile, the team has new sponsors onboard this year with Panasonic, Elf, NZKW, Heller’s, Motorsport Engineering and Aarque Group.

“With them joining the team it has enabled us to have a good go at the championship,” said Jensen. ➤➤You can follow the team’s progress during this weekend’s International Rally of Whangarei – April 28-30 - on their facebook page MaddyJRallysport.

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uyers have been snapping up sections in the Fairburn Flat Bush subdivision.

A total of 74 sections were allotted in the first stage and agent Aman Pannu of Ray White Flat Bush has already sold 54 lots since October.

Sales activity was quick off the block, only dampened by a quick break for Mr Pannu to get married and have a well-earned honeymoon.

Buyers returning to the market, will be closely watching the launch of remaining lots, where sections on the high side of Flat Bush School Road range from 325sqm to a generous 864sqm, Mr Pannu said.

Fairburn is located within six minutes’ drive to public transportation, Ormiston schools, Ormiston Town Centre and the Ormiston hospital.

In total, the subdivision will incorporate almost 400 sections, including lifestyle blocks of up to 14,000sqm.

Fairburn Flat Bush offers a variety of lot sizes, layouts, and a culture that is unique within the Flat Bush structure plan.

The development strategy focuses on selling the majority of the sections to families in order to promote individual house designs and hence break the Flat

In total, the Fairburn Flat Bush subdivision will incorporate almost 400 sections, including lifestyle blocks of up to 14,000sqm.

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Bush stereotype, said Mr Pannu.

“Discerning buyers are motivated by the feeling of space and atmosphere provided by Fairburn, which offers them the opportunity to create an individualised family home with a lifestyle vibe,” he said.

Development Advisory Services are the development managers and CEO Paula ter Brake said it is this individuality which provides much sought after point of difference.

“Unlike other large scale subdivisions, the developer has specifically sought to offer buyers a wide range of lot choices, particularly targeted

at families looking for large, affordable and potentially multigenerational homes,” she said.

Another positive for families is the elevated position and green spaces including Barry Curtis Park which is within easy reach.

“Almost all sections enjoy elevations” said Mr Pannu.

Buyers can get the whole package comprising space, lifestyle, location and six-months’ builders terms from $685,000 for sections ranging from 320sqm to 400sqm. Sections in the 400sqm to 450sqm range are priced in the region of $720,000 with the larger lots of 520sqm to 800sqm going for between $870,000 to $1 million.

Former president Howick RSA Mike Cole with young ones who spontaneously started planting Peace Poppies at the Garden of Remembrance at Botany Town Centre.

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on five core services - prevention, intensive intervention, care support, youth justice, and transition support into adulthood.

Although there is plenty of work ahead of us, a number of changes are already well underway.

The first phase of reforms will see the age of state care extended to a young person’s 18th birthday.

There will also be an independent youth advocacy service set up called VOYCE. Set up in partnership with young people who have experienced care, the government, NGOs and philanthropic sector, VOYCE will provide a strong independent voice from children and young people.

Another important change will see a broader range of professionals with specialist skills working in the sector.

Social workers will still be the main professionals responsible for carrying out these functions.

Sadly, many children in years gone past have been failed by the state.

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Black Stacks Success The New Zealand Black Stacks have returned from the World Sport Stacking Championships held in Taiwan. The team is captained by Saint Kentigern College student, Sarina Wang, who brought home two of the team’s eight medals.

Beachlands Countdown opening Countdown’s much anticipated new Beachlands store is set to open its doors on Friday April 28. It’s expected to create 70 new jobs for the local community. The new store will feature wider aisles, an expansive fresh produce department and a full production bakery, along with a dedicated health food section.

Man hospitalised after Flat Bush shooting A man has been taken to Middlemore Hospital in a stable condition with a gunshot wound after an altercation in Flat Bush shortly after midnight on Monday morning.

Detective Senior Sergeant Darrell Harpur said a man and woman arrived home shortly after midnight and were confronted by an armed male, who was unknown to them, in their driveway.

Information regarding this incident can be provided to Detective Senior Sergeant Darrell Harpur on 261-1300 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Visual display with a moving message

President of Howick RSA Mike Cole was pleasantly surprised when he started planning red Peace Poppies created by children of local schools at the Garden of Remembrance in Botany Town Centre. Soon there were curious children and passers-by that spontaneously joined in to create an eye-catching visual display with a poignant message.

The young ones happily worked together giving new meaning to the adage: remembering our past and embracing the future.

Ensuring our vulnerable children and young people have a safe, stable and loving home so they can go on to lead successful lives is extremely important.

The recently-established Ministry for Vulnerable Children will work closely with families and will put the needs of children and young people first.

The new Ministry puts a high emphasis on children and young people’s safety and wellbeing. It will work with families to ensure children and young people get access to the care and support they need, and will ensure they have a say in decisions that affect them. This is what young people have told us they want.

This change is a great investment into these children and young people’s future. It will help us tackle issues such as child abuse and will give our kids the helping hand many of them need.

The new organisation is the start of a four to five year major transformation programme to build a more child-centred care and protection system, focusing on harm and trauma prevention and early intervention, rather than crisis management.

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he next exhibition opens on May 1. Bright Light, Soft Launch features 13 New Zealand artists, all exploring representations of the figure through image-making.

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Following a recent trip to Paris, Jenna has been combining her love of fashion photography and graphic design to produce beautiful images of family and loved ones.

Also in this exhibition is artist Mish O’Neil. Her practice is based on analogue processes, primarily making large scale pinhole cameras (some as large as phone booths). The gallery will be hosting a photogram workshop at the gallery for children to talk more about old school image making.

There is also a small display of works from the local secondary schools which will be on display in the Meeting Room from the start of Term 2 until the beginning of June.

The annual Estuary Awards open on June 10 with the awards ceremony beginning at 2.30pm, says manager and curator Zoe Hoeberigs. “As part of the awards we have a few public programmes that will be running,” she says.

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t’s the final days of Fashion Revolution Week and year 13 student Lauren Blakeley wants the world to know what the fuss is all about.

The Elim Christian College student has spent the past term working on a research project concerning the social and environmental impacts of fast fashion – a term used by fashion retailers to express the quick movement of clothing items from the runway to the shops.

Where items of clothing used to arrive fresh in store to remain for a whole season, they now remain in style for merely a few weeks before new clothes arrive.

That’s the inspiration behind Fashion Revolution – a global movement calling for greater transparency, sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry, and for a radical change in the way clothes are sourced, produced and purchased.

“Few people even know the meaning of fast fashion. We contribute to the issue by even not knowing the truth of the industry,” said Lauren.

“I feel that Emma Watson put it perfectly: ‘You want what you’re wearing to say something about you, about who you are’. I don’t want to be wearing clothes that are causing environmental harm or forcing someone to work in inhumane conditions.”

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April 24, marking the fourth anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, where 1,138 people were killed in 2013.

“I’m mind-blown by what I’ve discovered,” she said. “Machines aren’t just making our clothes – its people... but it’s also not limited to that. It’s damaging the world.”

She’s talking about places like Xintang in China – a village also known as Jean Town – where author Claire Press described how the rivers run blue, the air stinks and the dust in the streets is blue.

“We don’t see that side of fashion,” said Lauren. “We don’t see the lives it’s impacting or the places it’s damaging - we just see the nice cost on our end.”

Now, the 17-year-old is calling for consumers to jump on board

the revolution by supporting outlets that back fashion sustainability.

“It’s not about telling all our favourite shops to close their doors, or telling them ‘you’re ruining the world’, but it’s about encouraging them to do better, and up their standards.

“I’m not a perfect example of an ethical wardrobe but I’ve taken on the idea of buy less and buy better. For example, opshopping is a great way to know your money is going to a worthy cause.”

She suggests consumers can make use of popular app ‘Good on You’ available for iOs and Android which provides sustainability ratings for various fashion stores. ➤➤Fashion Revolution Week runs until April 30.

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place after pool play, the team met Glendowie in the semi finals resulting in a 9-all score, however a result was needed so a tiebreaking innings came in to play where BDSC took the game.

They then faced off in the final against Auckland Grammar Schoool where they won 8-4.

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Gerald Patterson, Mike Benzie and Bruce Bothwell are set to cycle from Wellington to Auckland in July as part of the Ride of the Lions - Ride of the Legends 2017, raising money for the New Zealand foundation for Conductive Education.

Ride of the Lions was set up in 2013 between former British and Irish Lions rugby players and is described as mixing the endurance of long-distance cycling with the camaraderie of the rugby field.

The ride will see five former rugby players each side from the All Blacks and the British Lions ride alongside 40 other participants - 20 from New Zealand and 20 from the UK – as they take stops throughout regional New Zealand on their trip north between rugby matches.

Former All Blacks who will be on the tour include Buck Shelford, Albert Anderson, Bernie McCahill, Ian Kirkpatrick and Andy Earl.

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the All Blacks in Wellington before the first leg of the ride to Masterton – a 127km trek.

They’ll cycle another 114km to Palmerston North before earning a rest day with a side of optional golf.

That’s then followed by 149km from Taupo to Matamata, 90km the next day as they travel onto Thames and a final 54km stretch to Coromandel before catching a ferry over to Auckland to enjoy the final test match between the Lions and All Blacks.

Despite none of the group covering that much distance on a bike before, they all agree they took it on as “a bit of fun.” They frequent many of the trails in the South Island and have competed in many cycling events before.

The men describe themselves as “real community guys,” each actively involved in organisations such the Howick Business Association, the Rotary Club and local sports. They hope to raise around $15,000 between them through pre-ride fundraising efforts which are in the midst of planning.

When it comes to pushing them to their physical limits, the tour is sure to be a challenge – but the rewards either end of the trek is what makes it worth it.

“We’re social cyclists – but keen rugby fans,” they laugh. ➤➤For more information on the team’s journey, or to donate, go to https:// give.everydayhero.com/nz/ blokesonspokes.

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owick Auto Centre and Electrical have a new staff member on their top team with A Grade mechanic, Brendon Simonson, who will be a familiar face to many locals.

He has been in the automotive industry for 28 years working for many years with the well-known company, Steward Motors, which closed recently when the owner retired.

“We are all very happy to welcome such an experienced and capable mechanic on board,” says the owner of the Howick Auto Centre, Craig Wallen.

The manager, Dion Lowe has been with the business for more than 20 years, now heads a team of six.

He is leading their initiative to offer the very latest in cutting edge technology in diagnos-

tic and scanning tools for auto electrical issues.

“The business has been here for nearly 50 years, but we keep right up-to-date and it is now a one-stop-shop for your mechanical diagnostics and repairs, car air-conditioning, warrants and marine requirements.

“I have just attended a course on common rail diesels – as used in all modern European and Japanese cars - and we have recently installed the very latest in scanning tools.

“We invest a lot of money and energy to keep up with technology,” Dion explains.

Howick Auto Centre & Electrical is well-known for technical expertise, reliability and quality service in all facets of the marine electrical industry.

Their work covers a vast range from trailer boats through to luxury launches and yachts.

The company is also the biggest battery supplier in the Eastern suburbs with the most comprehensive range and specialising in Yuasa Batteries.

All staff members are warm and welcoming. You pick that up from your first phone call of enquiry to their vivacious receptionist, Tammy Leher.

Check out their website or visit Howick Auto Centre & Electrical on Facebook.

Howick Auto & Electrical, 153 Moore Street, Howick Phone 534 6501 www.howickauto.co.nz

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It’s time to end poverty in New Zealand When Rata and her family found themselves with nowhere to sleep, they were forced to live in the back of an old station wagon in a carpark, for weeks on end.

No one should have to live like this.

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Ford Ranger FX4 and the Ford Everest FX2 boast Shadow Black details and a little more attitude than the mainstream versions.

Ranger FX4 is limited to 200 vehicles, and the Everest FX2 is limited to just 50 examples.

The Ranger FX4 arrives as the Ford Ranger’s popularity continues to grow.

The Ranger has been the best-selling new vehicle in the country for the last two years, and its popularity continues to grow.

In 2017, Ranger has taken an early lead as the country’s number one new vehicle with 810 Ford Rangers sold in March alone.

“The Ranger FX4 makes a great ute even more extraordinary with its unique style and boldness, and that’s a difficult thing to do with a vehicle that already looks great and has won so many awards including the NZAA and Motoring Writers’ Guild’s Best in Class five years in a row,” said Jeremy Nash, Ford New Zealand Marketing Manager for Light Commercial and SUVs. “The designers have risen to the challenge though, and done a great job with this one.

We don’t expect the limited numbers to last long.”

Ranger FX4 is based on the XLT, and adds larger 18” Stark Grey alloy wheels, black bonnet and tailgate decal wraps, and side decals with ‘FX4’ branding.

The pick-up also gets a blacked out sports bar, rear bumper, side steps and door handles, along with a unique design black grille.

Inside, there are leather accented ‘FX4’

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FX4 has a recommended retail price of $65,390.

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Everest FX2, in RWD only, has unique 18” wheels, a blacked out grille, tinted windows, black roof rails and leather seat trim.

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➤ Community notices U3A Ormiston

The U3A Ormiston next meets on Thursday April 27 at 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphy’s Road. The main speaker will be from Independent Living Services and will talk about their products which are designed to make life easier for the elderly. Our mini speaker will be Mike Groves talking on the Cadbury Tragedy. All welcome, free admission, morning tea provided. Come along and learn what U3A is all about. Contact: Mike Lowe: 279-3956.

East Meets West

Talk and demo of China culture on Tuesday, May 2 at 7.30pm.

Venue: Concert Chamber, Town Hall, Queen Street. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, the People’s Republic of China. Ticket enquiry ph: 630-2595.

Chinese Cooking

A beginners’ class to learn how to make delicious traditional Chinese style recipes. Starts May 2, 1-3pm, Anchorage Park Community House, 16 Swan Crescent, Pakuranga. Enrolment essential on 576-5381 or email juliev@hpapcommunityhouses. org.nz.

Art gallery

Green Gables Art Gallery, Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook St, Howick, will feature artist Louis Hsu from May 5-28. Sales help to support the South Auckland Totara Hospice. Entry is free and all are most welcome.

Gallery hours: Friday to Sunday, 10am-3pm. Phone Beryl 5345448.

Stories in Chinese

Join us for stories and songs in Mandarin Chinese. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years old, Highland Park Library, Friday, May 5, 10am; Sunday, May 7, 10.30am.

Uxbridge Travel Club The Uxbridge Travel Club meeting previously advertised for April 28 about the Canadian Rockies was changed to April 21.

There is no meeting this Friday.

For more information please phone 534-5836.

Craft Market

Classy Crafts Indoor Market on Saturday, May 5, inside All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook St, Howick (9am-1pm). Wide variety of quality New Zealand-made crafts. Phone: Ruth 535-7513.

Your view Leave our war memorial alone I have been alarmed to hear of some actions occurring at the Howick Information Centre recently.

The war memorial sign lettering on the face of the building has recently been removed by persons unknown and for what reasons we do not know but we note that the Howick Village Draft Plan contains a proposal to remove the Information Centre totally to make way for the market and covered stalls.

As one of the war memorial buildings built in memory of fallen ex-servicemen of Howick aided by funds raised by former ratepayers, we are sure your readers feel equally that removal of this historic building would be sacrilege at the time of the centenary of WWI. This is one of the two war memorial edifices in Howick and an important part of our history. A polished marble slab at the entrance bears the inscription: “1914-1919 / In gratitude to those who served / In sympathy with those who suffered / In loving remembrance of those / who gave their lives / 1939 – 1945”.

Council has no right to remove our monuments to our history for current commercial gain.

We say do not remove the information centre It is manned at no cost to the community by volunteers. It is a necessary hub and source of information and citizen’s advice and provides an indispensable free legal service.

Leave our historic character buildings alone. Only by recognising the buildings which relate to the Special Character of Howick can we hope to preserve our identity in the future Gayleen Mackereth Howick

Community classes

Are you interested in learning new skills - improving your English, learning a new language or learning to cook a new cuisine? Highland Park and Anchorage Park Community Houses offer community classes starting in May for the beginning of Term 2. Mandarin for Adults, Defensive Driving, Beginners’ English, English for Advanced, Living in New Zealand, Cooking the Kiwi Way and Chinese Cooking. Phone Jennie 534-5584 or email info@ hpapcommunityhouses.org.nz.

Pregnant or Breastfeeding Join others to discuss aspects of breastfeeding at the local Howick La Leche League meeting, Friday April 28, 10am-noon, Haseler Hall, All Saints Church, Selwyn Road, Howick. Phone Aimee 021 2576626 or Heather 527-6233.

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Enough is enough

Two men - aged 26 and 43 - and a 35-year-old female were arrested following the aggravated robbery of Big Johns Dairy in Pakuranga on Saturday, April 15 over the Easter long weekend.

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Should ratepayers fund this?

Re Auckland Unitary Plan Relationship Agreements.

I note that on page 87, item 9 of the Relationship Agreement Template it states that “Council has committed to achieving better outcomes for Maori that contribute significantly to lifting Maori economic, social and cultural wellbeing”.

While there is most probably universal agreement in the wish to achieve better outcomes for Maori and lifting their social and cultural wellbeing, I question whether this is the role of local government whose funding base comes from ratepayers, basically in order to provide essential services desperately needed and already inadequately funded in this city.

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Our local dairy owner was recently violently assaulted and robbed.

The persons who assaulted him made a frenzied attack on him resulting in his having to be hospitalised. He was carrying out a service to the community by running a legitimate business.

The points I would like to make are: Our present so-called justice system makes no provision for physical punishment to be inflicted on the person who commits an assault no matter how badly or viciously it is done (when there was capital punishment in New Zealand there were about four murders a year, now it is a weekly occurrence. It is my belief that the deterrence has gone).

People who commit violent crime should be deported if they are not NZ citizens, Take a leaf out of the Aussies’ book. We don’t need or want them here.

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Ex-SAS soldier takes battle to rugby field

Lions seek to cage Houdini

■■By Kelly Teed The World Masters Games are well underway at a range of venues around Auckland.

Rugby, baseball, canoe slalom and golf are being held at various venues around south-east Auckland, drawing crowds to the area.

While the World Masters Games are open to anyone, there are some big names competing on the field. Just one of those is Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata who VC recipient Willie Apiata in action at the played for Team Barfoot and World Masters Games.

Times photo Wayne Martin Thompson against the New Zealand Defence Force at Pakuranga Rugby Club on Saturday, largest ever seen in New Zealand.

Mayor Phil Goff and Prime only to be beaten 27-5. The match Minister Bill English both welcomed began with a moment of silence in visitors to the city, promising them memory of fallen NZDF comrade, James Maaka, who died last week in a rich cultural experience.

Eden Park was around three a paragliding crash in Christchurch. quarters full for the event, which Maaka served with distinction in was closed to the public. Athletes Timor and the Solomon Islands from around the globe attended and was most recently a firefighter, the ceremony which was hosted based at Burnham. by sports commentator and former Former All Blacks Frank Bunce Silver Fern, Jenny-May Clarkson. and Ofisa Tonu’u also competed in There are 28,000 registered rugby on Saturday for their teams. athletes, supporters and officials Bunce played for The Gordon Hunter Smash-a-Lots and Tonu’u for involved in the Games, which will see athletes compete across 28 the Ponsonby EPs. The Games were officially opened sports in 45 disciplines at 45 venues throughout the Auckland region with a spectacular ceremony at and two in the Waikato. The games Eden Park on Friday night with will wrap with a closing ceremony various cultural performances and at Queen’s Wharf on April 30. a mesmerising lights display – the

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he British and Irish Lions’ best hope of winning this year’s test rugby series is to negate the sheer brilliance of New Zealand Houdini, Beauden Barrett.

It won’t be an easy task but the Irish did it during their historic win in Chicago last year when the likes of Conor Murray, Sean O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw swiftly cut down his space.

It didn‘t help Barrett failed to get the swift post he normally receives from Aaron Smith in the aftermath of the cheeky halfback’s dummy in the dunny antics at Christchurch Airport.

While the publicity did nothing for Smith’s peace of mind heading into the All Blacks’ northern tour, his recent form suggests he’s on track to restore his status as the world’s best No 9. But is he the right man to front the abrasive Murray ahead of PJ Perenara who shapes as a better like-for-like fit.

Most probably the selectors will stick with Smith in the belief his fast pass gives his outside backs an extra metre to work their magic.

However, apart from Barrett, only Ben Smith among the 2016 test backline has replicated their form then.

Whereas Ryan Crotty and Anton Lienert-Brown gelled beautifully

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by Clive Woodward, despite Graham Henry’s claim they have undertaken a suicidal mission.

It is tough but they have chosen 41 players and face only Auckland and the Crusaders of the five NZ Super Rugby franchises who will be at full strength. The Hurricanes, Chiefs and Highlanders will be without their All Blacks.

Unfortunately, NZ Maori are not the force they once were. But they will be strengthened by their internationals with Liam Messam, Elliott Dixon, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Damian McKenzie, and Rieko and Akira Ioane likely candidates if injury free.

Although the national selectors are unlikely to spring a few surprises, there are a few noninternationals who have made a huge impact this season.

Leading the pack is former Aucklander Vince Aso, who has starred at centre and right wing for the Hurricanes where he has scored 10 tries including a hattrick in the 56-2 thrashing of the Stormers.

Joining him is Beauden Barrett’s not so little brother, Jordie, aged 20, who is our best goal-kicker. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

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Left wing Julian Savea is not firing for the star-studded Hurricanes and right wings Israel Dagg and Nehe Milner-Skudder are sidelined with injuries. Waisake Naholo has just returned from his.

Hence I find it difficult to understand the New Zealand media’s confidence in discounting the threat the Lions pose.

In truth they have strong, tough forwards, with captain Sam Warburton enjoying the luxury of two national skippers in fellow Welshman Alun Wyn Jones and Ireland’s Rory Best to support him.

They also have smart halves and penetrative backs like George North, Jonathan Davies and Liam Williams who troubled the All Blacks during Wales’ unsuccessful tour here last year.

Add to that champion goalkickers Owen Farrell, Dan Biggar, Jonny Sexton and Leigh Halfpenny who are far more accurate than our best.

While Sexton performed well in both the Chicago win and Dublin loss against the All Blacks last year, England’s Farrell is likely to be the first-five choice to mark Barrett.

These Lions will be better than Wales were and much better than

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GOLF

Fans already lining up to watch world’s best LPGA golfers T

he world’s best female golfers will be playing in our backyard later this year.

The first LPGA event in this country, featuring New Zealand’s world number oneranked Lydia Ko, will take place at the newly-developed Windross Farm Golf Course in Ardmore from September 28 to October 1.

Organisers of the Mckayson New Zealand Women’s Open have limited the season passes to 5000 in order to “ensure the maximum fan experience at the tournament”. More than half of passes has already been scooped up, says tournament director, Michael Goldstein.

“This is the first time that the world’s biggest women’s golf tour has come to our backyard,” says Goldstein.

“This tour is developing into a truly global one which has been popular because these women put on a real show.

“We want those who come to enjoy a special experience to watch the world’s best players and also to enjoy all of the other fan-engagement activities that we are planning.”

Goldstein said the organisers wanted to ensure the ticket prices were affordable for all, with the four-day season pass set at $99. Single day passes are also on sale with daily entry of $39 for Thursday and Friday and $49 per day for Saturday and Sunday.

Goldstein says they wanted to create at this event that appealed not only to golf fans and sports fans but corporate and women’s organisations who can use it as an opportunity to network and watch the world’s best female golfers in action.

Bringing the LPGA event has taken dedication and planning. “It’s been a vision of mine which started over two years ago while I was living

Lydia Ko (centre front in white cap) at the Windross Farm Golf Course.

overseas,” says Goldstein.

In November they finally secured government and council backing. Goldstein had worked in Hong Kong

contracting on, among other events, the NZ Open in Queenstown.

The idea of bringing the LPGA to NZ was born. “From

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the outset I was really keen to make this a reality.

And he had Ko’s support from the outset. “She’s been a huge contributor for this

from day one,” says Goldstein.

“She’s been helping us talk to some big names.”

Goldstein, who returned to NZ andd lives in Auckland city, can’t reveal just yet which international players will be competing.

He says an announcement is likely to be made in the next month once he has completed a scouting trip to coincide with an LPGA event in Dallas this weekend.

He paid tribute to the Pakuranga Golf Club which has provided support through a number of volunteers.

“It’s very exciting...it’s about capturing some of that magic Lydia brings to her game – even during this relatively quiet time in the past six months.

“She continues to capture the nation’s interest with her success”. ➤ For more information visit www.nzwomensopen.com

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