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Botany has 11,000 over-65s ■ BY FARIDA MASTER

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“By 2035 there will be 350,000 over 65s in Auckland. Botany already has 11,000 over 65s,” said Maggie Barry, Minister for Seniors, Minister for Conservation

and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, as she addressed the SuperBlues meeting.

It was hosted by Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross with National

candidate for Pakuranga, Simeon Brown. Ms Barry, who hosted a gardening show on television for years, cautioned the gathering of senior citizens at the Howick

Bowling Club about the increase in the incidence of physical, psychological, financial and sexual abuse. ➤ Turn to page 3

Around 79 per cent of seniors are abused by their own family members said Minister for Seniors Maggie Barry as she cautioned the seniors at the Howick Bowling Club

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The dramatic turn of events on Tuesday saw Andrew Little quit as leader.

The Times contacted Tofik Mamedov, Labour candidate for Botany, on the party leader stepping down just six-and-a-half weeks before elections.

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have Jacinda Arden as leader of the Labour Party and Kelvin Davis as deputy leader.

“The morale of the party went up 100 per cent. I was just listening to her 2pm speech in Parliament and she was great.

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community members and business owners expressing their appreciation for the police getting out and about.

“People like to see our police men and women out on the streets, walking the talk, instead of only seeing us drive past in our cars, with sirens on, as we head to an emergency incident.”

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Elder abuse response service for victims of harm ➤ From page 1 Quoting the case of 77-year-old Ena Lai Dung who was starved to death by her daughter and weighed just 29kg with 15 broken bones when the ambulance officers arrived, Ms Barry said it’s important for the most vulnerable people to live in age-friendly communities.

“World War II veteran member Ron Greenhalgh died penniless because it was squandered at the TAB by his daughter, a resident of Pakuranga,” said the politician who first contested the Botany byelection in 2011.

“She was recently sentenced to 10 months of home detention.

“Around 79 per cent of seniors are abused by their own family members. Around 43 per cent of

abused are living with the abusers and sadly it is the hardest thing to talk about,” she said stressing on the option to change the enduring power of attorney if children are not treating them right.

“Recently we launched a 0800 number (0800 32 668), a 24/7 helpline that will be staffed by a registered nurse.

“It’s an Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) focussed on intervention and putting the needs of victims of elder abuse first.”

SuperSeniors Champions is another initiative with a group of influential and articulate advocates for positive ageing.

Talking about the record number of high elective surgeries and the huge increase in SuperGold

Card—from a few hundred in 2008 to more than 13,000 outlets— she mentioned a number of initiatives for the aging population that included $2 billion pay equity deal for the aged-care workers.

Lightening up the mood after the serious talk on the elderly being ripped off, the Minister for Conservation spoke about her recent encounter with the flamboyant British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.

“He’s quite funny,” she said about Mr Johnson who tried to channel his inner reptile on his visit to Zealandia, where he came face-toface with a takahe, a tuatara and a kaka.

“He said all leaders are reptiles and are shape-shifters,” she laughed

Top, Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross invited Maggie Barry to address the SuperBlues on Friday morning; above, seniors ask questions.

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“He’s such a comical character and potentially says things which are quite rude but he has so much charisma, he easily gets away with it.

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Kaye’s new lease on life good news for schools Minister has valuable lessons to share after surviving cancer ■■By Therese Henkin

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ducation Minister Nikki Kaye says cancer has made her hungrier than ever for positive change.

Kaye, who only stepped into the role as Education Minister in early May after undergoing treatment for breast cancer last year, visited Pakuranga College last week to meet the students and principals from local schools.

The Minister says her cancer diagnosis has taught her a valuable lesson about not sweating the small stuff, which she is using to help her create the greatest amount of change.

“In a ministerial portfolio, you have so many issues happening on any given day and it’s easy to get caught in the weeds,” says Kaye.

“Now I say, ‘why would I spend an hour worrying about that, when the bigger issue is how we ensure more young people have a passport to life because they have a qualification or ensuring that they are digitally fluent?’ You end up focussing on the big stuff.”

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Kaye, 37, says she is happy to back fighting for youth and education. “I’m very fortunate; I’ve had a lot of support from the Prime Minister and my colleagues,” she says of her return to work.

While she says it was difficult taking time off work, it was something she needed to do to focus on her recovery and reconnect with family. “It was hard to recalibrate life and think of all the things I might not be able to do in the future, but it’s lovely to be given a second chance.”

When asked what she would be doing if John Key had accepted her resignation, she laughs and says that she would be “sitting on a hill on Great

Barrier in running gear... much fitter and probably still helping out at the local school”.

Kaye says that the last year has reminded her that life can change at any time, and if you have a list of things you want to achieve, now is the time to do it.

“I emphasise a little bit more, which probably makes a few teachers and parents frown, make sure you do what makes you happy.”

Kaye says her visit to Pakuranga College has given her better insight into the needs of teachers and students in east Auckland. The biggest part of her conversation with local principals, she says, was how to ensure the best people

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“There’s nothing better I think in terms of experience than hearing from individual teachers and local principals about the issues they face.”

Kaye visited the college’s robotics lab and computer lab where students were building and creating video games from scratch.

“One of the students said to me that what is great about Pakuranga College is that it taught young people how to think rather than just teaching them what they need to know.”

Kaye says that Pakuranga College and other schools in the area are leading the way in digital fluency. “You’ve clearly got young people here who are living and breathing what is going to be the new curriculum,” she says.

The new curriculum, announced by Kaye last month, will see the Government invest $40 million into raising teachers’ skills to deliver a new digitallyorientated curriculum for students from years one to 10.

“When there are estimates that half of the jobs that exist now won’t exist in 20 years, if we want to have high standards of living and be able to fund public services, we need young New Zealanders to be solving those problems or creating economic wealth via technology.”

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Another local student Serisha Palmer of Elim Christian College was also named as one of the 10 winners.

The challenge is celebrating its 10th year with 10 imaginative stories by some of Auckland and Northland’s best young wordsmiths.

The 10 winning stories, written by primary and intermediate school-aged children, shone out from a record breaking 2240 submissions, organisers said.

“Each story was carefully selected based on its plot development, positive messaging and use of theme.”

This year’s writers were challenged to write a story that had a positive and inspiring message for its readers.

The young storywriters are now set to realise a dream many adults have, but few attain, and become published authors. Their stories will be brought to life in a book published in aid of the Starship Foundation.

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will be accompanied by nine other exciting tales: Roaring Lion, Michelle Kenyon, Oratia District School; Speak Up – Soccer Star, Charlotte Muir, Patumahoe School; William and His Notepad, Braeden Fisher, Birkdale Intermediate; Careful What You Wish For!, Emily Gibb, Kohimarama School; A Kindness Returned, Serisha Palmer, Elim Christian

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TRAFFIC

‘It’s an accident waiting to happen’

Right, Vicky Chan, a local resident says that the cars for trading on Cascades Road are a major safety hazard.

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People continue to flog their cars along Cascades Rd despite signs prohibiting them from doing so. Some residents say selling cars on the busy road has to stop.

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t is a mistake that hasn’t been rectified and residents have had enough.

The problem of a parking lane for residents on the busy Cascades Road being used by private vendors to sell cars is a long-standing one.

And it’s getting worse with traffic congestion increasing on a road and with one entire lane being used as an unauthorised car yard.

A sign put up by Auckland Council at the site says “Strictly No Trading”.

Despite that, on any given day there is a line up of 15-20 cars for sale, with the number going up to more than 30 cars sometimes.

Locals want to know why the council isn’t issuing parking tickets.

Patrick Toon, long-time resident of Cascades Road, says the problem is a very serious one, not only for residents in and around the area but also for motorists who sometimes, due to sun strike, cannot see people suddenly stop their cars and zip across the road to check out the vehicles on sale.

“It’s getting out of hand with people coming in and out of the parking lane, with a screech of brakes.

“It’s a terrible accident waiting to happen,” he says.

He has even questioned a parking warden for not issuing a parking ticket to those selling cars in the designated parking and service lane.

“The parking warden said there is nothing they can do since the council has now taken it off their hands.”

Mr Toon was told that the traffic wardens could only issue a ticket if the cars didn’t have a Warrant of Fitness or a Registration.

“The council made a blunder by taking it out of the hands of Auckland Transport,” he says.

“I immediately wrote to the council to ask for an explanation and was given a job number. After much follow-up I was told that it was a mistake that the council had made, taking it off the parking wardens.

“They said they would work on rectifying it.”

That was two years ago.

“But nothing has happened so far.

The mistake has not been rectified,” he says.

Vicky Chan, 35, a resident of 23 years in the area, wants to know why parking tickets are issued to those who park more than two

hours at shopping malls “instead of Auckland Transport (AT) monitoring cars for trading at a spot that clearly has a sign saying `Strictly No Trading’.

“If AT can go to the mall everyday to issue parking tickets, why don’t they come here?

“There have been so many near-miss accidents with people suddenly slowing down to check out the cars on sale.

“Also, there is no marked area for crossing the road so people cross from anywhere after stopping to have a look at the cars. The other day I almost ran over someone who suddenly stepped out of the shadows to zip across the road,” she says.

“We live in a street across from the Pakuranga golf course and it is so dangerous trying to take a tight turn into the flush median strip that merges into a lane leading to the roundabout.”

Vicky clarifies saying: “I am not against a community car yard but then why not have it at Lloyds Elsmore instead of a busy road?

“The parking lane is only meant for people living on the main road to park their cars.”

Howick Local Board member Adele White says that the local

board is working on a solution with the council and that it is an urgent priority.

“We are investigating potential legislative changes with the bylaws and looking at revising them. Give us a couple of days,” she says.

Mark Hannan, AT spokesperson, points out that if a vehicle is “registered and warranted and its primary use is for travel, then it has every right to be on the road.

“Any vehicle can park on the roadside provided it complies

with any restrictions and is parked legally.

“Parking is not reserved for people who live on a particular street unless there is a Residents Parking Zone.

“With regards to Cascades Road, Auckland Transport is currently looking at options to try to resolve the matter. We acknowledge the concerns that are being raised and have discussed this matter with the Howick Local Board and the local councillors.”

Some residents have had enough of car owners trying to sell their vehicles across the road from their home, a practice which is prohibited. Times photo Wayne Martin

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near-full house turned up to hear Auckland Mayor Phil Goff speak at the Howick Residents and Ratepayers Association AGM at Fencible Lounge on Saturday.

Local candidates from National, Labour and the Green Party were also there to voice their policies.

Mr Goff spoke on the progress being made on the AMETI transport project, wastewater and housing but admitted there is still a long way to go.

He then faced tough questions from the audience on a variety of topics, including the Resource Management Act, and spoke carefully around the topic of the Stockade Hill views.

Mr Goff said he was under strict confidentiality orders on the topic of the Stockade Hill

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appeal but said that a decision was expected in about a fortnight.

He said local and central

government have a better working relationship than ever before - but said the council needed more autonomy when it comes to fixing Auckland issues.

Mr Goff said in order to fix Auckland’s challenges, rates would need to increase by 26 per cent – but that wouldn’t happen under his watch.

“I’m not going to do that, councillors are not going to vote for that and you won’t tolerate it – but we need a source of funding,” he said.

He said central government needs to do more but Aucklanders need to put “skin in the game” as well.

Mr Goff said he was in favour of a user pays system and said he would welcome the conversation with any government as to how to broaden the revenue base. ➤➤See the full story online at www.times.co.nz

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Award-winning Korean artist Jinho Jeong is exhibiting his work at the Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery located in the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, Flat Bush till August 20.

Titled Genetics, the pottery exhibition with clean lines and a smooth finish, explores human genetics through tableware.

The internationallyacclaimed artist, who lives in Auckland, compares the unique characteristics of each piece of pottery to the unique personality traits that are a part of a person’s genetic makeup.

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Law change

Window washing at intersections could be banned in days: MP W

indow washing at intersections will be banned within weeks, if not days according to Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross.

Ross in September last year drafted a Bill to stop window washing and give police the power to fine them.He has also launched a petition asking for public support for the law change.

The National Party senior whip told the Times he has managed to negotiate and get through the Parliament this week an amendment to fast track the ban on window washers.

“It still has one more step to go through in the next few days, but the short story is that window washing at intersections will be banned within weeks, if not days,” he said.

It is a rare move for Parliament to agree to an amendment from an MP that is not a Minister, however Ross said this situation reflects the need to give police power to tackle the window washer problem.

“In the end, the change was made unanimously and will clearly make it unlawful for a pedestrian from washing or offering to wash a

“Not every window washer is dangerous or intimidating. Some are hard on their luck and doing what they can,” he said.

“But police and the council have countless reports of window washers obstructing traffic, forcing their services on people who do not want them, or even attacking members of the public.

“I was particularly alarmed to hear of children being attacked while walking to school a few months ago.”

Auckland Council has a bylaw that makes window washing illegal, but the bylaw can only be enforced by the council taking a prosecution.

“This is costly for ratepayers, ties up court time, and takes several months to process,” Mr Ross said.

“A better solution is for the law to be changed to support the work police and council have been doing by allowing instant fines of $150 to be issued.

“We need to give police and the community more support.

Changing the law to give police greater powers in this area will help them keep the public, particularly women and children, safer at problem intersections.”

It will be unlawful for a pedestrian from washing or offering to wash a vehicle unless it is legally parked says Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross.

Times photo Wayne Martin

vehicle unless it is legally parked.

“I am pleased the public with soon have relief from the practice, and public safety will take priority.”

Ross said in September: “We need the Minister of Transport to agree to fast track this amendment to the Land Transport Act (the same law used for other offences involving roads or vehicles), otherwise it

could take months or years for it to be randomly selected for debate in Parliament.

“Window washers at intersections are a common sight in Auckland – but they can be both dangerous and intimidating. I regularly get complaints that we need to do something about the problem. The council and police have also been

calling for Parliament to help them out with a better law needing to be put in place.”

Mr Ross said that with the problem of window washers growing and even reports of attacks on school children in Auckland, he decided to launch a petition calling on the Minister of Transport to fast track a law change he has drafted.

Taiwan Film Festival

Celebrating Taiwan Left to right: Wayne Walker, Jamie-Lee Ross, Jack Wang, Ellen Hwang, Dr Chung-Hsing Chou, Janet Mann Li, Kuo Shih, Melissa Lee and Dr Jian Yang.

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ROSS REPORT

In 2008 the beach was closed to shellfish gathering because of concerns about harvesting practices. This continues each summer when the beach is closed between October and April.

Honorary Fisheries Officers and the Ministry for Primary Industries undertake enforcement action at the beach, and it is also periodically surveyed. However, this does not appear to be enough.

I am concerned like many local residents about the long term future of Cockle Bay. I have met with a group of residents that are leading the call for greater action, and we have been

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‘Storm Over Yangtze’, ’Finding Sayun’, ’Hang in there kids’ and ’Our Times’ are other films (with subtitles) that were screened the following day.

The film festival will be followed by a Taiwan Food Festival and a Taiwan Day later in the year.

NEWS FROM JAMI-LEE ROSS MP FOR BOTANY

ACTION NEEDED AT COCKLE BAY I have been closely following the situation at Cockle Bay that recently appeared in the local newspapers.

Cockle Bay Beach has been subject to intense activity from cockle collectors over a number of years that has seen the cockle population struggle to replenish.

The Taiwan Film Festival hosted by the Taiwanese Business Association at Hyots Cinema, Sylvia Park Shopping Centre kicked off on Friday evening with the nail-biting, adrenaline pumping film ‘To The Fore’.

The film that explores the high pressure world of competitive

working with them on the petition that they initiated.

Local residents of Cockle Bay have expressed concerns that on average 50 people a day are gathering cockles. The legal daily limit of shellfish is 50 cockles per gatherer so there could be a lot of pressure on the cockles at Cockle Bay given the large number of visitors.

Information from the last survey in January 2016 does indicate that there has been a decrease of total cockle numbers since 2011. Residents are requesting changes and greater monitoring of shellfish numbers before the situation degenerates further.

Last week in Parliament I presented that petition to the Minister of Primary Industries, Nathan Guy. The petition from locals calls for greater action to be taken to close the beach and more work undertaken to assess stock levels. From there a plan of action should be put in

place to help the beach recover.

I commend the local residents for taking the initiative to push an issue that is important to the community. I too will keep pushing the Minister on Cockle Bay. We live in a beautiful part of

Auckland with amazing beaches. We need those beaches to still available for future generations to enjoy in the future.

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Jami-Lee Ross presenting a petition from local residents to Minister Guy. The petition calls for greater action to protect the cockle population at Cockle Bay.

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community

Mum’s support group takes off ■■By Therese Henkin

A

fter a challenging day with her newborn, Sarah Rodgers was thankful to get out of the house for a short stroll to the mailbox at the end of the driveway.

It was this trip to the mailbox, Sarah says, that sparked the idea to start a Mums N’ Bubs In-home support group, which has gained lots of support and interest since it was officially launched recently.

“It was my first week at home with my little boy on my own.

My husband had gone back to work and I was just having a really difficult day.”

I met this elderly lady who was delivering newspapers, and I started chatting to her. She told me she was retired, but delivers newspapers because she needed to fill her days with something positive,” the mother of nine-week-old Joshua says.

“I started to realise I had several neighbours who were retired and at home all day, and I wondered if they would like to spend some of their free time with me, a new mum who sometimes needed a little bit of help and company.”

After asking around at her

Sarah Rodgers and Emma Reid want to encourage new mothers to ask for help when they need it. Pictured: Sarah Rodgers with son, Joshua, and Emma Reid with daughter, Quinn.

Times photo Therese Henkin

antenatal class if other mothers would be interested in having women from the community pop in to help them out, she says the response was overwhelming.

Sarah soon joined forces with her friend and mother of two Emma

Reid to create the Facebook group Mums N’ Bubs In-Home Support – East Auckland. “All mothers need help at some stage, whether you have no support at all, or you are surrounded by friends and family most of the time. Adjusting to life at

home with your newborn is hard.”

Sarah says that even though she knew her husband would be home at 3pm and that her mother would be visiting in a couple of hours to drop off dinner, she was still feeling overwhelmed. “It made me wonder how many other people were feeling the same way as me, especially those who don’t have the same support network that I have,” she says.

The pair wanted to create a safe space for women to come forward and ask for help, without being judged. “It could be asking for help with anything. A mother might need someone to come over and keep them company, or help them hang out the washing or even just hold the baby so they can have a shower,” Sarah says.

Emma, who has teamed up with Sarah to help run the group, says they are hoping to change the perception that asking for help is a bad thing.

“How difficult the initial days of having a newborn baby are is something that doesn’t get talked about enough,” she says.

“Putting your hand up and saying ‘I need help’ ... it can take a lot of courage.”

The Pakuranga resident says being home alone with a new baby in the initial few weeks can be challenging.

“You are still trying to get to know your baby and figure everything out. Is that a happy cry? Is that a sad cry?” Emma says the group has been inundated with requests to help, but mothers have been slow at accepting the offers of support.

“I think everybody is just waiting for someone else to come forward.

Nobody wants to be the first to say ‘look, I need some help, I’d love some support or company’,” she says.

“And we appreciate that inviting someone new into your home to be around your newborn can be scary and take a lot of trust.”

Emma only hopes that the Facebook Group will bring mothers and helpers together.

The pair say that while they will monitor the group and post updates on those in the community free to offer assistance or anonymous requests for support from mothers, they will let mothers and helpers make their own arrangements. ➤➤Email: mumsnbubs. eastauckland@gmail.com

silent leadership challenge

I’m sorry, can you say that again please?

It’s hard trying to have a conversation at the Columbus Cafe in Botany Town Centre with the constant buzz of background noise.

As part of the Silent Leadership Challenge, Times Newspapers has taken on a series of challenges to create awareness about those with hearing problems.

This particular challenge involves having a discussion with chair of Howick Local Board, David Collings and Times publisher Reay Neben at a busy cafe, wearing bright yellow hearing protectors, to experience how frustrating it can be for the hearing impaired.

Even before we can start the discussion, David admits to having a hearing problem.

“All those years of being DJ and playing loud music; also being in heavy industrial areas (as an electrician) have taken its toll on my right ear.

“When I am talking to people who are on my right side, I have to run around to hear what they are saying,” he says.

“In fact when I play music at parties I’m am never sure if I am playing it at the right level- for people to enjoy and also have a conversation.”

Catching on to a three-way conversation with hearing protectors is tough.

It’s easy to understand why people with hearing problems can feel alienated or lose interest in a conversation.

How many times can you say ‘Sorry, can you say that again?’ asking people to repeat themselves?

Reay, who is passionate about being involved with the local community, admits that she too has a hearing problem....but like many, has put off wearing hearing aids.

“As kids we listened to loud

music blaring in our headphones and that affected us later in life,” she says.

“Which is a huge concern for the younger generation who are constantly glued to their headphones and digital gizmos and hardly ever look up?”

“Wish they don’t make the same mistakes we did.”

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Botany playgroup welcomes all ■■By Therese Henkin There’s a new playgroup in town and parents and caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to join the fun.

East City Wesleyan Church hosts playgroup every Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am to 11am and playgroup coordinator Rebecca Bowlin says it’s a “great place to help children grow intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.”

Using a new curriculum called Sing n’ Sprout which focuses on music and movement, the focus is on teaching children gross motor skills and improving their rhythm and coordination through song. The curriculum also works on crossing the mid-line which aids in reading

There’s a new playgroup in town.

Times photo Therese Henkin

and writing in later years by connecting both sides of a child’s brain.

Bowlin says: “Children are playing, learning and

developing and parents get much needed social interaction because it can be quite isolating if you’re home with your child all day.”

The mother of one says the group works hard to be all inclusive, offering a mandarin speaker on a regular basis to work as an interpreter for the mandarin speaking parents and children, who make up a significant portion of the playgroup.

This term the group will also be having regular visits from a former public health nurse with years of experience working with children, to answer questions and concerns from mothers.

“Our goal is to create an atmosphere where everyone is welcomed and comfortable to play and learn,” says Bowlin.

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➤ Community notices Dementia Auckland Symposium Dementia Auckland’s annual Symposium features speakers who are experts in their field – they will share informative, thought provoking discussions about their studies, experiences and knowledge of dementia. A must for anyone with an interest in dementia, or for those working with, or supporting people living with dementia. Sunday, August 27, 1pm-5pm, Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre. Entry by donation. Email stephanie@ dementiaauckland.org.nz to register.

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Minimal Silence in Rockquest finals Local band, Minimal Silence, is taking the stage in the SmokeFree Rockquest National Finals later this year.

Minimal Silence, made up of Howick College students Sabastian Munro, Logan Anderson and Mark Tohovaka, say they are ecstatic to have reached this point in the competition.

They will play off against eleven other acts from around the country in the National Final on Saturday September 2 at Auckland Girls Grammar School.

“We have put our hearts into our music and countless hours have been spent creating new material and rehearsing,” say the trio.

The musicians say it’s a big determination boost to know they will be performing alongside the best youth bands in the country.

“This is our third year competing,” they say. “Getting in the finals has shown us that following our passion and pursuing our dreams can pay off.”

The band submitted a 12 minute video showcasing their original music to qualify for the finals, which was judged by a panel from the NZ music industry.

This is the first time Howick College has a band in the competition finals.

The group say that while they are happy to have been selected for finals at all, they have their hearts set on taking home first place.

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Art Gallery, Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook St, Howick, will feature artists Rebecca Lynn and Martin Searle until August 27.

Sales help to support the South Auckland Totara Hospice. Free entry, all welcome. Gallery hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10am3pm, Phone: Beryl 534-5448.

Howick Croquet Club Learn to play at Millhouse Drive on Wednesdays and Fridays 9amNoon. For details contact Ngaire or Stan on Ph: 273-6311. New members welcome.

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The Times newspaper will be giving away a copy of the book titled A Year of Festivals that traces Bloop’s exciting adventure on earth as he learns about the diverse cultures that New Zealand celebrates.

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A group of Ormiston Senior College students have written a children’s book for which they are regional winners at Dragon’s Den. The book has been endorsed by Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy. The team behind Festivilia that worked on a glossy children’s book titled A Year of Festivals will have a book launch at the Botany Library on Friday, August 18 from 6-7pm in the Showcase Room at the Botany Library. All are invited.

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The Mt Albert Rugby League Club has turned 90 (1927-2017).

For any past players, associates of the mighty Lions, we will be celebrating on August 25, 26 and 27 – a fantastic reason to get together and celebrate the clubs successes over 90 years. August 25, Golf (Chamberlain Park, 18 holes, shot gun start 12pm-BBQ and beers and back to Mt Albert Clubrooms). August 26, Dinner (Alexander Park, three-course dinner, cash bar, formal dress, 6pm-midnight. More information contact Ani at 027-2528588.

Zonta meeting

Zonta East Auckland celebrates 30 years of service and advocacy in our community, Tuesday, August 1, Howick Club, Botany Rd, 6pm. We will enjoy dinner and birthday fun to celebrate this special occasion. We welcome prospective members.

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our homes today

Value growth driven by regions T

he latest monthly QV House Price Index shows nationwide residential property values for July increased 6.4 per cent over the past year which is the slowest annual rate since February 2015.

Values rose by 1.6 per cent over the past three months and the nationwide average value is now $641,280 which is 54.8 per cent above the previous market peak of late 2007.

When adjusted for inflation the nationwide annual increase drops slightly to 4.6 per cent and values are now 29.2 per cent above the 2007 peak.

Residential property values across the Auckland Region increased 5.3 per cent year on year which is the slowest annual rate of growth seen since May 2012.

Quarterly value growth has plateaued for the second month in a row at 0.0 per cent over the past three months.

The average value for the Auckland Region is now $1,044,303 and values are now on average 91.1 per cent higher than the previous peak of 2007. When adjusted for inflation values rose 3.4 per cent over the past year and are 59.5 per cent above the 2007 peak.

QV National Spokesperson Andrea Rush said: “The latest QV House Price Index figures show nationwide values are still rising, but this growth is now being driven by regional and provincial centres rather than the largest cities.

“Values continue to plateau

Much of the slowdown in the markets is being caused by high prices and banks’ stricter lending criteria meaning it’s difficult for many buyers to raise finance to purchase and this is now constraining the market.

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in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch in a trend seen since October last year when the latest round of LVR restrictions were introduced.

“Wellington and Dunedin are now also experiencing a similar trend with quarterly value growth in both cities slowing to below 1 per cent.

“Much of the slowdown in the markets is being caused by high prices and banks’ stricter lending criteria meaning it’s difficult for

many buyers to raise finance to purchase and this is now constraining the market.

“Record high net migration continues yet building consents are now trending downwards so the underlying demand and lack of supply for homes remains in the market, particularly in Auckland.

“It’s likely that these trends will continue for the rest of the winter and many buyers and sellers are now taking a wait and see approach

until after winter and the election.”

Auckland

Values are rising in some parts of Auckland and dropping in others.

Waiheke Island saw the strongest rise with values up 4.1 per cent over the past three months and values also rose slightly in Auckland City suburbs up 0.9 per cent; and on the North Shore up 0.6 per cent; while values decreased the most in Papakura where they dropped 2.6

per cent; they were also down 1.6 per cent in Franklin; 0.7 per cent in Rodney, 0.9 per cent in Waitakere and 0.5 per cent in Manukau over the past quarter.

QV Auckland Registered Valuers, James Steele said, “The Auckland residential property market is still cooling, with sales volumes down more than 30 per cent below the same period last year while there as twice as many properties listed on the market as there were this time last year.

“This is meaning properties are generally taking longer to sell and auction clearance rates also remain low, but auction rooms are still well attended so it appears people remain very interested in what the market is doing. We are also still seeing well-presented properties in sought after locations sell well to owner occupiers but in other areas that were favoured by investors we are now seeing a reduction in prices where speculation was previously a strong part of the market.

“Some sellers however are choosing to withdraw their properties from sale if they are not receiving price offers that meet their expectations.

“For many there doesn’t seem to be a mass urgency to sell so while it’s become much more of a buyers’ market with more choice, less competition, and a better chance of getting a good deal compared to 2016, sellers still retain some power while interest rates are low and the economy remains buoyant.”

From dark and dreary to a light and bright kitchen Vicky Jones just can’t keep a smile off her face when she’s in her new kitchen. With the addition of some clever design aspects used by Jag Kitchens, it has been transformed from a dark space to an elegant light and bright hub of the home.

“It was originally very dark because it is an internal kitchen and was blue. The addition of a smoky mirror splashback (from Image Glass) at the end of the kitchen and the use of the white cabinetry and benchtops made the kitchen light and bright,” Vicky says.

Vicky lives in the Dannemora home with her husband, Aaron and three children, ranging in age from 12 to 20. The couple had a four-bedroom home built 16 years ago and all family members are delighted with the transformation of the open plan kitchen/living area.

Jag Kitchens Designer, Frances Fothergill, has worked closely with the Jones on the project and is also very happy with the result. “It’s amazing what a difference lightening it up has made,” she says.

The new kitchen has gloss acrylic cabinetry in Arctic White, while the benches are chunky Smartstone engineered stone in the colour, Amara.

The floors in the kitchen are an attractive dark Jarrah – making a stylish contrast with the bright fittings.

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under the island bench as well – great for all the family’s various electronic devices.

The new kitchen works wonderfully well for entertaining. “I hosted a baby shower here recently and there was heaps of room for all the platters of food. All my guests just loved the kitchen”, Vicky adds.

JAG Kitchens designer Frances Fothergill (right) with happy house owner Vicky jones.

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the large mirror splashback is a bank of cupboards with soft-closing, bifolding lift doors and no visible handles. For the cupboards below the benchtop, Ezi-Venice handles have been used for a minimalist look and easy opening.

Another special feature is the hidden drawers (a drawer within a drawer) which work really well for storing layers of items while having fewer drawer fronts – which again give that more minimalistic look. The corners both have Hafele Le Mans corner mechanisms which provide pullout access for all Vicky’s pot and pans.

The island bench is well used by the family and has been accessorised with smart white and aluminium bar stalls.

A strip of led lighting under the bench overhang adds the wow factor, and a useful addition has been to add a PowerPoint

Vicky and Aaron bought all new appliances, including a Samsung French Doors fridge, with the ice-maker a popular choice with the family.

The Jag installer even worked around a new and very frisky little puppy, Vicky was looking after, on the day the kitchen was installed—so she has great praise for Jag Kitchens and the entire process.

“Everything went so smoothly.

I don’t know now why I put up with the old kitchen for so long,” she says.

Jag Kitchens specialise in custom-designed kitchens and has its own manufacturing plant. The staff also use a stateof-the-art 3D computer design programme to show clients beforehand exactly how their new kitchen will look.

Jag Kitchens have an excellent reputation for designing and building for all budgets. Their advice and design service is FREE OF CHARGE. Visit www.jagkitchens.co.nz for more information on a wide range of materials and design options or to see more kitchen examples.

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our homes today

Record fall in number of new property listings N ew listings fell by 17.5 per cent nationally last month compared to the same period in 2016, while prices in most regions remained relatively stable, according to real time statistics from realestate.co.nz .

In July 2017, only 7933 new listings came onto the market across the whole country, which is the lowest number in any July month since our records began in 2007, says realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Taylor.

Of the 19 regions in New Zealand, all but one region (Nelson, which remained static) experienced a decline in the number of new listings in July compared to the previous year.

“At the same time, average asking prices for homes fell by 0.3 per cent compared with the prior

month. It’s a situation which we will be watching closely,” says Taylor.

“It’s a classic case of supply and demand, we have seen a tightening in supply along with a decreasing in demand which means a stable price environment.”

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“We will be watching with interest to see if this trend continues.

“If it does, it could indicate a shift towards a buyers’ market in Auckland.

“The last time we saw a buyers’ market in Auckland was February 2011.”

Static Auckland

The Auckland region in particular is at an interesting stage in the property cycle, says Vanessa.

“In every other region in the country, it’s still a sellers’ market, as measured by the inventory of listings,” she says.

“But Auckland was delicately poised between a buyers’ and sellers’ market in July,” she says.

Inventory of listings means that theoretically if no new properties were to come onto the market from today, Auckland’s property stock

32.4 per cent compared July 2016, while Otago listings dropped by 28.8 per cent.

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Property listings

Average asking prices fell.

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North Island regions with the greatest falls in new property listings in July compared to the previous year were Waikato (down 27.0 per cent), Bay of Plenty (down 26.3 per cent), and Taranaki (down 22.4 per cent).

By comparison, new property listings in Auckland fell by 13.9 per cent. In the South Island, Central Otago/Lakes new listings in July fell

While property asking prices nationally fell by 0.3 per cent in July compared to the previous month, four regions bucked the trend, with lifts in asking prices of more than five per cent.

The Coromandel led the way with a 11.2 per cent lift in asking prices compared to the previous month, followed by Northland (5.6 percent), Marlborough (5.4 per cent) and Central North Island (5.1 per cent).

At the other end of the scale, the largest falls in asking price for July compared to June were in Otago (down 7.9 per cent) and the Wairarapa (down 7 per cent).

top 20 hot spots

Short-and long-term winners T

he picturesque beachside suburb of Beachlands has taken out the top spot in Barfoot & Thompson’s list of ‘Top 20’ Auckland real estate hot spots.

For the first half of 1017, Beachlands’ median sales price was up 64 per cent to $1,338,500 compared with $815,000 (a difference of $522,500) for 2016.

Favona, south of the Mangere inlet, was the second-hottest suburb, increasing by 37 per cent to $835,000 from $610,000 ($225,000).

The Central Auckland suburb of Parnell was third, increasing by 34 per cent to $1,075,000 from $800,500 ($274,500).

The company’s list of top 20 suburbs is calculated using the greatest percentage of sales price growth, comparing median sale prices in each suburb during the same periods of 2017 and 2016.* It features an eclectic mix of suburbs from throughout New Zealand’s largest city, including seven on the North Shore and further north, five Eastern suburbs, four Central suburbs, three in South Auckland, and just one in West Auckland.

For the Top 20 suburbs, median sales prices were up 12-64 per cent in the first half of 2017 from the same period the year before, with actual gains ranging between $69,000 and $522,500.

“Beachlands is an area of Auckland that many people would

Some people are moving further out to find the space they want.

appreciate for its beautiful beaches, almost rural feeling, and tight-knit community. It has taken the lead from Mission Bay which previously topped the list.

“Development in the area is attracting buyers, and this is contributing to the increase in sales price,” says Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson.

“The diverse and wide spread of the Top 20 list isn’t surprising. With strong international immigration and multiculturalism, growth and development across Auckland, and changing attitudes to lifestyles and expectations among Auckland’s population, many people are thinking beyond our historical ideas

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of home ownership.

“Some people are moving further out to find the space they want, whereas others are seeking shorter commute times and compact lockup and leave housing, and others again are looking to areas with better transport options.

“It’s clear there is no one place to live, or one type of housing that we all aspire to.”

Lower residential property sales numbers in Auckland in recent months saw average sales prices fall by 3.1 per cent in June, compared with the previous three months.

“The first half of 2017 has seen sales prices in Auckland begin to mellow,” says Mr Thompson.

“This scenario, rather than a rapid

fall, is a good outcome for both vendors and buyers. The growth in recent years has still returned strong year-on-year gains for home owners, whereas buyers are now benefiting from more choice.”

Barfoot & Thompson also used historical sales data to rank Auckland suburbs for greatest percentage sales price growth since 2012 and 2007, depicting changes over five- and 10-year periods. Ten of the current Top 20, also featured in a Top 20 position for long-term growth, while six of those ten suburbs featured on all three Top 20 lists.

Takapuna, sixth on the current list, demonstrated the third-highest growth for the five years since 2012, and was the leading performer in the decade since 2007, showing a 197 per cent increase in median sales price over 10 years. Favona, second on the 2017 list, was fourth and seventh, respectively, for fiveand 10-year growth.

The other standout longterm performers were Milford, Glen Innes, Pakuranga, and Mt Wellington.

“It’s been 10 years now since the Global Financial Crisis, which was the last time Auckland saw a stalling of house prices,” says Thompson.

“Property is a long-term investment that has ups and downs over time, but vendors and buyers can’t and shouldn’t necessarily time their

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decisions on this basis.

“It’s important people feel comfortable with their decision to sell or buy, and that they’re doing so for their own reasons or circumstances.

“Property performs well in the long term, whether you buy in a rising, flat or falling phase in the typical property cycle.”

Suburb spotlight – Beachlands Russell Joblin, Barfoot & Thompson Beachlands Branch Manager, has seen Beachlands move in leaps and bounds in his 13 years in the job.

He believes the stand-out value growth in Beachlands reflects Aucklanders aspiring to a soughtafter mix of rural, beachside, and city living.

“Recent subdivisions in Beachlands are providing a wide range of quality properties, from large family homes to townhouses and apartments. Population growth has also seen the development of a new town centre and supermarket, which adds to the appeal.

“The transport options are also great. It’s a pleasant and relatively short 35-minute ferry ride from Pine Harbour marina to the CBD.” During the January to June period, 58 per cent homes sold by Barfoot & Thompson in Beachlands fetched over $1.2 million (versus just 22 percent in the comparative six-month period in 2016).

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GOLDEN JUBILEE

RSA Women’s Section celebrates 50th ■ BY THERESE HENKIN The Howick Returned Services Association (RSA) was abuzz with excitement on Saturday as the Women’s Section celebrated its 50th Golden Jubilee Luncheon.

With more than 100 in attendance, members and friends of the RSA flocked from throughout Auckland and as far away as Te Aroha to enjoy a sitdown meal and entertainment in celebration of the milestone.

From a small gathering of like-minded women to amassing

hundreds of members, the Howick RSA Women’s Section has gone from strength to strength.

The first Women’s Section meeting was held in June 1967, hosted by Jess Potter, who hoped to give the wives of returned servicemen a place to meet and share in each other’s company.

Thirteen women turned up to that first meeting and were told

by Howick RSA President at the time, Russ Rice, that RSA Welfare work “needed a woman’s’ touch”.

As membership numbers

continued to grow, the Women’s Section have spent the past 50 years bringing exactly that to the RSA through fundraising for local charities, organising RSA events and helping out wherever needed.

President, Marie Kyne says friendship is an important part of being in the Women’s Section and members are encouraged to embrace newcomers.

The Women’s Section is always welcoming new members, and Kyne can be contacted for membership information.

Top, L-R, Te Aroha Women’s Section members Gail Workman, Shirley Storey, Margie Dickson (president) and Margaret Alison (committee); right, Howick RSA Women’s Section life members Betty Hall, Maureen Beckett, patroness Jean Oldfield.

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SOLUTIONS

Fences and boundaries can create problems Living in an amicable and friendly basis with our neighbours is a bit of a problem for some people in our modern society, change of neighbours and tenants, a busy lifestyle, cultural differences; all tend at times to be an issue when problems arise.

One of the most common difficulties we have noticed at the bureau is problems over fences and boundaries.

For example, putting up a new fence without talking to your neighbour can cause friction if not handled properly.

Repairs to existing fences is also a common problem and both issues can escalate to a serious level causing anxiety and sleepless nights to the parties concerned and has at times led to neighbour wars, an outcome to be avoided at all costs

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line and you would have to share equal costs.

As you can see, what seems to be a simple exercise putting up or repairing a fence can have unwanted consequences.

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is damaged or destroyed by the occupants on one side of the boundary (e.g. damage caused by the roots of their trees), then they would have to pay for all of the repairs. If one neighbour wants to repair the fence out of their own pocket, or pay a greater share of the cost (e.g. because they want a more expensive fence than the other neighbour) then they can if their neighbour is happy with this arrangement.

Here again though another problem could arise if you and your neighbour cannot agree and a fence is then erected on your side of the boundary at your cost, then the neighbour or a new owner of the property can at a later date insist on a boundary fence being built on the actual boundary

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We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Ideally, your neighbour and you should be able to resolve any problem by discussing it together.

If for example you both agree to replace the existing fence due to its deteriorating condition, you’ll need to come to an agreement about building the fence, as well as details such as how high it should be, what building materials it will be made of, and how much to spend on it.

Then document and sign to avoid any issues arising in the future.

Repairing a fence is generally the responsibility of the owners (not the tenants) of the property.

If you share a boundary you will share equal responsibility for the work on a boundary fence. However, it should be noted that if the fence

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Lions roar into final T

he Johannesburgbased Lions With have restored pride in South African Ivan rugby upon roaring Agnew to a stunning 44-29 Super Rugby semifinal home triumph against the defending champion Hurricanes.

A repeat of last weekend’s performance in this Sunday’s final against the gutsy Crusaders would provide master coach Johan Ackermann the perfect farewell before he takes up his new role with Gloucester in England.

Having taken the Lions to last year’s final against the Hurricanes in Wellington, Ackermann has proved his worth, even if his team didn’t have to face one New Zealand team before last weekend’s semi.

Although it was a farcical situation, it should not detract from the merits of a team that has embraced Ackermann’s expansive game and has been duly rewarded.

While the Crusaders’ defence was magnificent in their 27-13 Super Rugby home semi-final triumph against the Chiefs last weekend, coach Scott Robertson should have been dismayed his team gained just 30 per cent possession.

They will need to do much better in this Sunday’s final in Johannesburg against a Lions team that showed a lethal bite in coming from 3-22 behind to beat the Hurricanes 44-29.

Who would have expected that after they just pipped the Sharks the previous week with a penalty just before full-time?

Certainly the Lions benefitted from home advantage, just as the Crusaders did after the Chiefs had to travel to Christchurch from their Cape Town clash against the Stormers.

Nevertheless, they played outstandingly well against a Hurricanes side that wilted badly in the second half when the Barrett brothers, Beauden and Jordie, lost their Midas touch and kicked too much second half possession away.

While the sin binning of Beauden

was ridiculous, the Lions were well worth their win with their forwards dominating the set pieces.

That the Chiefs lost despite enjoying 70 per cent possession would have been cold comfort for Crusaders coach Scott Robertson in the knowledge his starting pack included seven All Blacks compared with the Chiefs’ three.

The best of them was tireless flanker Matt Todd who led a magnificent defence and had the better of tough Sam Cane.

With Ardie Savea easily the best of the Hurricanes in J’burg, Cane’s tenure as the test starter is at risk though he has never performed badly Just as Ackermann has done with the Lions, Robertson has done wonders improving the Crusaders’ defence and sharpening the attack.

In master-minding two Super Rugby crown triumphs, astute Dave Rennie has left his mark on the Chiefs before his departure for Glasgow.

Certainly replacing Rennie, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Aaron Cruden and James Lowe in particular, will be a difficult task next year although Brad Wheeler and Damien McKenzie look set to make an exciting halves combination.

McKenzie and Cruden were both brave and brilliantly creative against the Crusaders and no one would deny outstanding Brodie Retallick the justice of scoring his team’s only try of the semi-final.

Meanwhile, having been warned after the Lions feasted on the Hurricanes, the Crusaders will be wary of a team that has much the same skill and dogged determination as themselves.

But they will also have an innate belief they can survive any storm in following the dictates of a coach who has given them the tools to do the job.

However, high altitude and home fans favour the Lions.

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Corey Main narrowly missed out on earning a second final.

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Main fails to make second final Former Macleans College student Corey Main could not repeat his earlier heroics to earn a second final at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Budapest.

Florida-based Main, from Howick Pakuranga Swim Club, had hoped his outstanding swim in the 100m backstroke that saw him make his first World Championship final, would be a catalyst for his

favoured 200m backstroke on day five today.

He snuck into the final with the 16th fastest times, but hoped a semi-finals swim under his best of 1:57.51 might be enough to reach a second final to seal an excellent world championship.

That did not prove the case, matching his 16th world ranking from two years ago, when he could only manage

2:01.00 in his semifinal.

Earlier Main qualified in the 16th and final place for the semifinal.

He was reasonably placed at the halfway mark in his heat, but faded over the final 100m, which has usually been the strength of the young Kiwi. ➤➤For the full story and results, head to www.times. co.nz

mountain biking

Whitford rider wins big in Europe Whitford teenager Blake Ross has had recent success in downhill mountain bike racing at the IXS Cup in Europe.

The 15-year-old raced in the pro youth U17 male category and came away better than hoped for with three wins.

Ross came first in the Austrian GlemmRide Bike Festival and the German Nationals while also coming in first in the European Cup. Ross now has his sights set on training towards the Asia Pacific Chamionships in Bali in December and the NZ Season in January before heading back to Europe to contest the full European cup series next year.

Blake Ross is showing great form.

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Two St Kents’ girls named in NZ squad T

he depth in talent in secondary school ranks continues to impress new coach Mary-Jane Araroa who has confirmed her New Zealand Secondary School team to travel to Australia. Twelve players – including two from Saint Kentigern College - and three reserves have been named in the national team in what Araroa said proved a tough selection process.

The team will assemble in Auckland on September 25 and travel across the Tasman to attend the Netball Australia 17-and-under training camp.

The NZSS team will take part in round-robin match play against three 17-and-under teams –

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competing against the best 36 Australian athletes in their agegroup.

Coach Mary-Jane Araroa said she was looking forward to working with the talented group of school athletes.

“I have seen some real turn of events over the years within this age group and the competition for spots at this level has gone from strength to strength,” she said.

“It is just amazing as the standard of skill and talent is exceptional.

“I am very excited and can’t wait to start focusing on this core group.”

The Emerging Talent selection panel of Araroa, Charissa Barham,

Victoria Kolose (left) and Tayla Earle, both from Saint Kentigern College.

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Pelesa Semu, Nic Jones, Jen Hooper and Lee-Anne Clark had a tough ask of naming players in the absence of a regular trial and players were considered over a number of competitions including the Beko Netball League and the recent Netball NZ U19 and U17 Champs.

It meant four players were named from outside the New Zealand Secondary Schools squad which had been named after the national development camp in January.

They also lost shooters to the NZU21 team which enabled Tamara Leoni, from Epsom Girls Grammar, and Diahn Te PaniaStrickland, from Manukura, to be selected from outside the squad.

Also picked from outside of the squad were mid-courter Braxton Te Riini (Manukura) and defender Lyanne Eukaliti (Hillcrest High School) who both stood out at the Netball NZ U19 Champs. ➤➤New Zealand Secondary Schools Team 2017 (zone and

school): Shooters – Tamara Leoni (Northern, Epsom Girls Grammar), Bianca Nagaiya (Northern, Epsom Girls Grammar), Lahaina-Lee Upu-Toporea (Northern, Mt Albert Grammar School), Diahn Te Pania-Strickland (Central, Manukura).Mid-court – Braxton Te Riini (Central, Manukura), Victoria Kolose (Northern, St Kentigern College), Ainsleyana Puleiata (Central, St Mary’s College), Tayla Earle (Northern, St Kentigern College). Defence – Renee Savai’inaea (Central, St Mary’s College), Theresa Ngata (Northern, Aorere College), Greer Sinclair (Northern, Epsom Girls Grammar), Lyanne Eukaliti (Waikato-BOP, Hillcrest High School).

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Club results ■ George Nicholson Cup Final - Premier Devlopment (39) v Ponsonby (18). Tries: Charlie Gibson x1, Aula Silipa x1, Sione Lolohea x1, Paula Maama x1, Cam James x1, Will Rew x1.

Conversions: Cam James x3.

Penalties: Cam James x1. Player of the Day: Sione Lolohea.

■ Bowl Final - Under 20s (24) v Waitemata (21). Tries: Matt Horgan x1, Obey Samate x2, Simon Fauoo x1. Conversions: Obey Samate x2.

Player of the Day: Morgan WhiteChambers.

■ Peter Hall Cup Semifinal First Grade (79) v Ponsonby Eps (22). Tries: Josiah Tairua x2, Scott McEwen, Damian Lydford x2 Blake James x4, Shaun Kohlhase x1, Nick Craggs x1, Benjamin Channing x1, Penalty Try x1. Conversions: Blake James x5, Sean Robb x1, Josiah Macnamara x1. Player of the Day: Sean Dalton.

■ Taipans (14) v Marist (15). Tries: Lance Talbot x1, Mike Taylor x1.

Conversions: Jason Littlefield x2.

Player of the Day: Lance Talbot.

■ Gallaher Shield Final University 39 (U Fetalaiga, M Renata, A Ripata, S Lawson, L Dunshea, T Elkington-MacDonald tries, T Elkington-MacDonald 3 con, T Elkington-MacDonald pen) ■ Suburbs 18 (B Tuivai, J Fa’anana-Schultz, S Vatubua tries, C Perry pen) Halftime: 13 - 5 ■ Jubilee Trophy Final - Eden 75 (B Lam 5, K Shepherd, M Leanna, T Malupo, B Hill, J Rutherford, J Tamatoa, R Taavoa, I Costa tries, I Costa 3, N Costa 2 con) ■ Grammar Tec 28 (T Milo, J Hickey, K Taimone, S Thomas tries, J Hickey 4 con) Halftime: 44 - 0 ■ Portola Trophy Final - East Tamaki 31 (G Crichton 4, T Silipa tries, T Iosua 3 con) ■ Papatoetoe 10 (M Pauta, J Tafili tries) Halftime: 14 - 0 ■ Presidents Cup Final Otahuhu 16 (A Paulo try, S Paulo-Tialavea Morris con, S PauloTialavea Morris 3 pen) ■ Mt Wellington 13 (T Vainikolo try, L Fosita con, L Fosita 2 pen) Halftime: 3 - 10

The gutsy Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s Development squad dominated the home final against Ponsonby at the weekend.

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Pak Development nails final T

here’s nothing quite like a one point loss to fortify and motivate a team.

Some three weeks ago Pakauranga United Rugby Club’s Premier Development squad went down 3332 to a fired up Ponsonby side.

That really irked Pak and on Saturday the squad made sure there was no doubt as to which team ruled. Pak not only dominated

its nemesis but it clinched the season’s honours winning the George Nicholson Cup Final with an emphatic 39-18 victory.

Coach Chad Hopa is, understandably, stoked. “It’s been a long season and the boys did the job,” he said. “We knew it would be battled especially after they scored first. I think narrowly losing that last game, it become quite mental.

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“When the pressure came on we were able to stay composed.”

The team was happy to share the joy with friends and family at the club. “We had a cheeky couple of beers in the changing rooms and opened the doors up and premier guys and key members of the club came down to celebrate the accomplishment.

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try not long before the break sealed the win. Pak had an 18-7 lead. “Just before half-time we scored a longrange try and I think that broke a lot of Ponsonby hearts.

The win was sweeter as it was at home. “The support was phenomenal,” said Hopa.

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