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Making a “conservative estimate”, police said that if the cannabis crops were left to grow, $1 million a year could have been be generated. “Each house was set up with at least several thousand dollars worth of grow equipment,” Detective Hamish Wyllie told the Times this week. “So a bit of time and investment had gone in,” he said. Two men, aged 29 and 42, and a woman aged 29 were located in the grow houses during the raids and were arrested and charged with cultivating cannabis. All three were previously unknown to police and have since appeared in Manukau District Court. Their hearing has been adjourned to a date in March. Five of the six grow houses were rental properties and the sixth was owned by one of the men arrested. Mr Wyllie, who is in charge of prosecution for the case, said police are alleging that the same three people that were growing the cannabis were also creating the “finished product”, but he said police do not know who was distributing it. ➤ Turn to page 2
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or months they went undetected – elaborate cannabis-growing set-ups operating quietly in residential streets in south and south-east Auckland. Then in the space of 10 days last month, seven commercial grow houses were uncovered by police, with more than 650 cannabis plants found flourishing under the roofs of nondescript suburban homes. On December 15, six hydroponic grow houses – three in Papakura and three in East Tamaki, and allegedly all part of the same operation, were raided and more than 500 plants were seized and destroyed. Nine days later, on Christmas Eve, a house in East Tamaki was searched by police and another 150 cannabis plants were found. This week, police said there was still no evidence to indicate a direct link between the houses involved in the December 15 raids and the one busted on December 24, but said there were similarities between them. Forty-five Counties Manukau Police officers and staff from the National Organised Crime Group took part in the December 15 raids, executing search warrants at four properties in Papakura and four in the East Tamaki/ Golflands area. The 518 cannabis plants were found at six of the addresses. The houses, some of which were milliondollar-plus properties, sustained some damage as a result of the activity taking place inside them, police said. They said each house had an “elaborate growing set-up with, on average, 60-80 plants of various age and size”.
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Six local figures were recognised in the New Year’s Honours list (which we have published online). Olympian and World Champion shot-putter Valerie Adams was made a Dame. Triathlete Cameron Brown, health services proponent Ranjna Patel and shareholders’ advocate Bruce Sheppard were appointed Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit, while former hockey international Katie Glynn and table tennis champion Chunli Li were made Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit. The Times will publish a profile of each recipient and feature a short Q&A over the coming weeks.
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atie Glynn was awarded the MNZM for her service to hockey. The 27-year-old was selected into the Blacksticks NZ women’s hockey team in 2009. She went on to collect 134 international caps and score 77 international goals, making her one of the highest female goal scorers in the history of New Zealand hockey. She spent a lot of time in East Auckland playing hockey at Lloyd Elsmore Park as a child, and now resides in Mellons Bay, where she has lived for the past year.
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➤➤Q. Who was the first person you told about receiving this honour and why them? A. The first people I told were my mum and dad. My mum was my coach for many years growing up and played a huge part in helping me achieve what I have done so far. Mum and Dad both supported me a lot over my playing years, and they continue to support me now with all of my coaching, so I wanted to share this with them.
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➤➤From page 1 Police are also alleging that the trio would’ve had to have spent a reasonable amount of their time going around and tending to the crops, he said. “Just by looking at the plants themselves, they were having a rotational cropping situation between the houses. So when one was in one phase, another house would be in another and it was continuous cropping,” Mr Wyllie said. He said the six grow houses were nice residential properties – three-
to-four bedroom homes that from all appearances were just stock-standard houses in quiet suburbs. “They’re just in the middle of suburbia in a nice-looking house,” Mr Wyllie said, “keeping themselves to themselves.” He said this would have made it hard for anyone to spot anything unusual because all neighbours would see is a very quiet house with very few comings and goings. “Very, very hard to spot, hence they can get away with it for a number of months.”
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➤➤Q. What does the MNZM mean to you? A. It is a huge honour. To be recognised at this level amongst some amazing New Zealanders is something I could only dream of. ➤➤ Q. Does receiving this award change anything for you; does it push you to strive for more? A. My life has changed a bit since having to retire through injury, now my goals are to coach and inspire young kids, and help them to achieve their dreams. I am extremely honoured and humbled to be recognised, but I do what I do because I love it, and I will continue on. ➤➤ Q. How did you celebrate the announcement? A. I was lucky enough to have all of my close friends and family with me on New Year’s Eve over at Waiheke Island when it was announced. We had a toast with some Moet and it was really special to be able to share the moment with all the people who have supported me so much throughout my career.
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Mr Wyllie said it was a little unusual to find that cannabis was the pure focus of the grow houses. “...there were no other drugs, no firearms, no indication of gang paraphernalia found throughout the house or anything like that. “This was their business and it was quite well run and well set-up.” The grow house raided on December 24 also appeared to be focused solely on cannabis. No other drugs or weapons were found there by police. A 21-year-old male previously unknown to police was arrested during that raid and was later remanded on bail when he appeared in Manukau District Court on December 26 on charges of cultivating cannabis and obstructing police. He will appear in court again on January 18. That grow house, like five of the six busted nine days earlier, was a rental property in a quiet, residential street. Mr Wyllie said some of the houses had been rented out by agencies and some were rented out by the actual homeowner. He said this comes as a warning to those renting out their properties – checks need to be done. Following the raids on December 15, Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin Tiernan, who is in charge of that investigation, also highlighted the importance of checking rental properties. “Clearly the landlords for these properties have never done a house inspection in the time the property has been rented and they had no idea of the illegal use that was going on,” he said. “If it can be proved that any of the landlords did know what was happening in the houses, then police would look at taking proceeds of crime action against them and seeking the forfeiture of the houses to the Crown.”
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3 killed in house fire Five-year-old Bareth Kaileshan, his mother Bhamini Theiventhiran, 39, and grandmother Umadhevi Theiventhiran, 66, all died in a house fire in Flat Bush on December 22, 2016. Farida Master talks to some of the neighbours
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t was frantic knocking on their door that woke up Jojo at around 3.15am on December 22. She was shocked to see panicstricken neighbours at her doorstep. The two-storey Plantation Avenue house diagonally opposite her home in a quiet subdivision of Flat Bush was engulfed in flames. The top storey of the house was gutted, with all the windows blown out. “Anxious neighbours were knocking on all the doors, asking people to get out of their homes. Everyone was afraid that the fire would spread to the neighbouring homes,” she says. Within minutes, the ambulance arrived. Fire appliances rushed to the site and defused the flames that extended more than a metre from the house. Emergency services were alerted at 3.25am. Eight appliances attended. The two-storey house was well involved when they arrived. Three of the family members died at the scene. Three were rescued. Jojo points to the burned-out house saying 47-year-old Kaileshan Thanabalasingham, owner of the home, escaped by leaping out of the window, onto the roof and across the neighbour’s fence. Mr Thanabalasingham, an executive officer of the Refugee Council of NZ, was badly injured and burnt but he continued shouting for help. He was desperate to save his wife, his five-year-old son and his in-laws, who were visiting their daughter for the Christmas holidays. Everyone heard a loud boom as the roof of the house caved in. Amidst the hysteria and blare of sirens was Mr Thanabalasingham’s daughter Krishah, a shell-shocked 11-year-old, sitting on Jojo’s front yard. The frightened girl was clinging on to her granddad. “The young boy was whisked away in the ambulance with his dad who was badly burnt,” says one of the neighbours. According to the neighbours, the Sri Lankan family had moved into the neighbourhood just nine months ago. “Initially we thought it was a
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domestic as my dad heard loud screaming and shouting,” says a 15-year-old who lives two houses down. “They were talking in a native language. It was only later we realised that the house was on fire when we saw the reflection of the flames in our neighbour’s pool. What we thought was the crash of plates was actually the breaking of glass windows.” The place has been cordoned off by the police. While the Fire Services and police are working on finding out the cause of the fire, Phil Faidley, Fire Risk management officer, Counties Manukau Fire Area says they are continuing to review the information they collected during their investigation, aiming to determine the origin and cause of this tragic fire. “We hope to be able to make a final determination, possibly as early as the end of this week. It is a
thorough, methodical process we go through to determine the cause of every fire attended by the NZ Fire Service, particularly where this level of loss and tragedy is experienced. “We want to make sure we get it correct, for the sake of those directly and indirectly affected by the incident, and also to learn enough
from this fire to help prevent similar tragedies happening in the future.” On January 5, hundreds of mourners packed the chapel at the Manukau Memorial Gardens, spilling outside as friends and family gathered to remember the lives of those they lost. The service was also attended
Boy drowns in Beachlands Police have released the name of the four-year-old boy who drowned in Beachlands on Christmas Day. Ezekiel Angelo Cullen-Alarcon was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in a pool on Constellation Avenue. Media reported that emergency services were called to the incident in the afternoon
of December 25. The news report said a neighbour who knows the family said he heard the siren for the local fire station sound at about 3pm. The NZ Herald reported: “He arrived home soon after and saw an off-duty fire fighter from the area run into the house next door. “He sensed something was not right so he and his son went
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by Race Relations commissioner Dame Susan Devoy who said the unstinted support showed “what New Zealand was all about”. Krishah said her mother was the ‘best baker, best woman alive and best mother’. Bareth, she said, was a ‘jolly good brother’ who she would swap for ‘no other.’ Kailesh, 47, remains in a critical condition in Middlemore Hospital. He is in an induced coma. His daughter and his fatherin-law who are both traumatised are understood to have been in bedrooms downstairs and escaped unscathed. ➤➤Outreach coordinator, Refugees as Survivors NZ Diana Swarbrick says that they worked closely with Mr Thanabalasingham over the years and wanted to set up a Givealittle page. “We felt setting up the Givealittle page was the least we could do for him. All proceeds from this will go into a trust to be set up by barrister Deborah Manning.” As of date they have raised $78,854. A post on the page says: “Kailesh Thanabalasingham worked tirelessly for the Refugee Council of New Zealand aiding refugees and asylum seekers in the community who were struggling.” Lawyer, Deborah Manning, described Kailesh as a “tireless advocate for vulnerable people in New Zealand. “Khailesh is one of those people who you can always count on,” she said. ➤➤https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ familydestroyedbyfire
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t was not only the magnificent landscapes and the wildlife but the art work of examining the effects of the wind that left him awestruck, said international photographer Kim Teoh at the opening of the Imageries Brushed by the Wind. The opening of the photo exhibition on January 1
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photography enthusiasts. “I didn’t want to just restrict myself to portraits of animals,” said Mr Teoh. “As I started shooting, I allowed myself to be lead by the imageries created by the wind.” The exhibition is open to all before it moves to the Fo Guang Shan Temple in Tokyo at the end of February.
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t’s the first concert of 2017, and Operatunity are stepping into the New Year with a set to impress. Held at St Columba Presbyterian Church in Botany on January 18, ‘Waltz of My Heart’ will feature Viennese classics, modern waltzes and a variety of wellknown melodies by composers such as Strauss, Lehar, Romberg and Novello. Renowned pianist Paul Carnegie-Jones will be providing the accompaniment for the Andre Rieustyle concert, and guests have also been guaranteed a dose of concert madness – from men in tutus to Elvis impersonations. Violinist Jessica Hindin stars alongside Engaged couple Jessica Hindin and Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua star together in the show. Photo supplied fiancé Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, having returned home to New Zealand following ertise to adv e Times? o.nz t n a w h almost six years of t .c u Do yo his page in r@times extensive touring. o t t on ct edi a She’s made Cont television appearances in Great Britain, Europe, USA and China, performed alongside famous entertainers including Harry Connick Jr, Elaine Page and Hayley Westenra, and performed with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. The pair met through Operatunity, fell in love while on tour two years ago and got engaged on a recent Operatunity Travel trip to Hawaii. Founder and owner Susan Boland says she expects concertgoers will “delight in seeing 奔跑的海滩 - 云初味 romance in the air” as the pair perform together. Operatunity performs more than 200 concerts every year without any government funding or outside sponsorship and is New Zealand’s busiest performance company. ‘Waltz of My Heart’ takes place at 11am on Wednesday, January 18 at St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany. Tickets are $34 (including lunch) and 敢问路在何方 - May Wang can be purchased by calling toll free 0508 266 237 or by visiting www.operatunity. co.nz.
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FENCING & TRELLIS
DES Cotter Ceramic Tiling. Bathroom Specialists. Free quotations. Phone 0274 955 320 THE TILE GUY†Floor & Wall Tiling. Certified Waterproofing. Stonemason by trade. 30yr exp. 5271202, 0210311899
TREE SERVICES
All tree & hedge work Rubbish removal Garden Clearouts Free Quotes Fully Insured
The facilities are open for longer hours on weekends during the summer months and every day during the Xmas/NewYear holiday period. & housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows ✓ Domestic & commercial ✓ Low pressure bio-wash ✓ Professional presentation Call Nick 537 4602 or 029 7700581
HANDYMEN ALL Handyman jobs. Ph Michael 0276162146 a/h 095760106 handymangardeners.co.nz
PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE
We can meet all your repair and building needs. Licensed and Certified tradespeople ready to save you time and money on your kitchen, bathroom or general renovation projects including decks, pergolas, covered areas etc......
534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746
Landscaping
All Tree Work & Stumps, Hedges, Chipping, Rubbish Removal Discount for Seniors
0800 420 900 Local Master Plumbers 24/7
Ph Murray
Qualified Arborist
EARTH GROOMERS
If water or gas runs through it, we do it!
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Reducing Thinning Shaping Full removal Chipped onsite/removed Good rates Great refs Free quotes
DS TREES & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Ph Doug 021537171/537-8595
PLUMBERS
Call Chris 021 366615 or 0508 932 532
WINDOW CLEANING WINDOWS, frames, sills, I will give a free quote today. Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784
Expressions of interest should be in writing and include details of appropriate qualifications and catering experience and be sent to: Maraetai Beach Boating Club Inc. P O Box 281006, Maraetai Beach, Manukau 2148 or Email: admin@maraetaiboatclub.org.nz
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James 09 235 2948 or 021 866 125
Every Wed DAY nesday PAKURANGA MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE
• High quality education within a Montessori Learning environment • NZ qualified Teachers • Vacancies for children 2-6 years old • Open Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm • Morning / afternoon tea and late afternoon snack provided
"The centre goals include offering children a programme where they can thrive as socially competent, independent thinkers with a lifelong love of learning...The centre is well resourced with Montessori activities and other early childhood resources...Teachers model a shared belief in the centre's Montessori philosophy and interact with children with respect and courtesy..." ERO report October 2016
71 Udys Road, Pakuranga (behind St Peter’s Anglican Church) Phone: 09 213 1866 - 021 710 065 Email: pmontessori2014@gmail.com * Pakuranga Montessori Learning Centre reserves the right to clarify the contents of this advertisement
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Deverell 021 152 0170 Robert 021 680 580
ANY Plastering/ Painting! In/out. Lge/sml jobs, small holes repaired New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803
Exterior Soft Washing of:
House/Building Washing Roof & Gutter Cleaning Roof Treatments Moss/Lichen Removal Decks, Paths, Drives, Fences PLUS: Carpet/ Window Cleaning Pest Control
The Club caterers would be required to provide restaurant meals and bistro type snacks at all times whilst the Club’s bars are open. As well as Club functions throughout the year the Clubhouse is often hired out for weddings and private functions. The caterers would be expected to operate as a separate entity, to employ their own staff, purchase all food required and to cater for a variety of different types of functions.
OPEN
TREES
PLASTERERS
The club has magnificent facilities with 2 bars, restaurant with decks built out over the sea. The club rooms are open exclusively to members and guests for meals and drinks, from early evenings on Thursdays through Sundays and including public holidays.
Ph Josh 536 4603 or 021-074-8027 All about
Jim 0800 38 38 48
Club Caterers The Maraetai Beach Boating Club is seeking expressions of interest from prospective caterers with experience in a club environment who would be interested in catering the restaurant at the Club’s facilities at Maraetai Beach in East Auckland.
CHILDCARE
& STUMP GRINDING
Today for a FREE quote
Safe, low pressure, exterior cleaning Houses, Roof treatments, Paths, Drives, Decks CALL YOUR LOCAL OPERATOR CRAIG 535-5661 www.chemwash.co.nz
WINDOWS in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing. Exp operator. Phone Keith @ Panoramics 027 245 3444 / 530 8136
A-CLASS TREE SERVICES
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NEW DECKS, Deck Repairs, etc. New Fences & repairs. Free quotes. Call 021 023 69767 John
TILING
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Do you want a local tradesperson? Read the local News? Why not have a browse online www.times.co.nz or phone us 271 8055 Your call will be answered by your local classified consultant not by a consultant overseas
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Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Rats & Mice, Wasps 20+ years experience
FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901
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GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting. Fast, friendly service . Ph Peter 021 393384
Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish
BE BUG-FREE
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NZ registered electrical service technician
0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz
ALL your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/ lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted. Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436
RUBBISH REMOVALS
RUBBISH REMOVAL
All domestic & commercial requirements. Free quote, prompt service. Regd. Master Painter. all work guaranteed
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PAINTING & DECORATING
ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Ph Adrian 027603-1919 or a/hrs 537-2345
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MARKS
APPLIANCES
broken windows glazing mirrors cat doors balustrades showers splashbacks Ph 265 2941 38 Trugood Dr, Burswood www.haynesglass.co.nz
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Repairs to: Parmco, Turboair, Fisher & Paykel, European & Italian appliances • Stoves & Rangehoods • Waste disposals • Dishwashers • Laundry • Fridge & Freezer seals only
A FREE QUOTE Painter & Decorator, 30yrs exp. Int/Ext Ph Geoff 5331504/021-02471675
PAVING
Driveways/Patios Swimming Pool surrounds Decorative coloured Concrete Exposed Pebbles and Aggregates Concrete Sealing Bobcat and Digger Post Hole Boring
ROOFING ROOFING REPAIR SERVICE 26Yrs Exper. All work Guar. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166
WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang, Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111
HAYNES GLASS
Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service
ANYTIME Locksmiths, avail 24/7, anytime, anywere, Auckland Wide Ph 0800 562 568
REPAINTS reliable with references Phone Rob 0211 848 173
GLASS & GLAZING
NZ Registered
HOWICK LOCKSMITHS
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CARPETLAYER Cheap carpet, supply/lay Restretching/repairs Phone 0800 555 410†www.nocowboys.co.nz/ carpet
Over 17 years service
GARAGE DOORS
sam.carr@raywhite.com Mob: 021 422 177 - 09 538 1237
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CARPET LAYING
GARDENER, cleaner, driver. Wants any work! 278 3087
Sam is one of our business Development Managers for Rental Letting and Property Management. His focus is to give great service and to provide great results for property investors who are interested in the Ray White Property Management experience. Sam has grown up in the Botany Downs area and knows the eastern market well, he has a background in advertising and SAM CARR his experience in the service Property Management industry has shown him that & Letting Agent exceptional communication is key. Trusted company that currently operates at under 1% rent arrears Routine inspections completed Professional work ethic
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
WATERBLASTING
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0800 245 625
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138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262
New Work Renovations Specialists ♌ Bathroom / Kitchen ♌ Gas Installations ♌ Hot Water Cylinders ♌ All Maintenance ♌ Certifying Plumbers EXPERIENCED, QUALITY SERVICE Ph Allan or Matt Craig P: 027 496 2118 or 09 215 1144
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SPECIALIST CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
Carpet Cleaning Stain Removal Upholstery Cleaning FREE Sanitising and stain removal with each carpet clean 537 4320 - 021 366 615 www.aladdincarpetcleaning.co.nz
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½ price TV, audio Washing machine refrigerators Factory Returns Centre ervice S d e ris Autho
Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting. Free quotes. 15 Yrs exp. Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES
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CARPET CLEANING
0800 24 LOCK
PAINTERS & DECORATORS
ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS
ALADDIN
171 Moore St, Howick Ph: 535 7524 www.easterncovercentre.co.nz
Mountfort Estate Agents Ltd (REAA2008)
Botany, Half Moon Bay & Bucklands Beach
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GARDEN CARE
CARPET CARE
Contact
K54159
Office: 09 527 6360 Dave: 021 836 360 Licensed Building Practitioner www.franix.co.nz
COVERS
For all Shades & Blinds plus outdoor furniture
ANDREW 021 324 994 or 213 2880. Lawns, garden maint, tree felling/trimming, Free quotes.
LOCKSMITHS
UPHOLSTERERS
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Local & long distance by careful & courteous removalists with many years of experience REASONABLE RATES FOR AN EXCELLENT JOB BERT TARRY CARRIERS NZ LTD Ph: 274 2916
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Air conditioners IT PC lap tops Sony, Panasonic, LG Sanyo, Toshiba
SHIFTERS
Competitive Rates Free Quotes
AERIAL Installation, home theatre setup, extra TV outlets incl Sky Ph: Rodger 021 659677
TV Audio Aerials Heatpumps
FURNITURE
All Tree Work - Fully Insured - Qualified Arborists Over 25yrs Exp. 535 9093 027 476 0246
0800 BENNETT
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HORIZON AERIALS LTD
FURNITURE REMOVAL SN64060
Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed
Leak Repairs Infrared Checks Alterations Renovations Repairs Maintenance Landscaping Waterproofing
Small and large lawns Residential / Commercial Rubbish removal Trees, hedges, trimming Garden clean-ups Locally owned / operated Free quotes Ph Bruce 537 3470 or 021 0262 1890
PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING
CD247103
Aerials & TV INSTALLATION
VINYL LAYING, supply, prep & install. No job too big or small Ph Brendan 021-996-898, 537-8402ah
BRUCIE’S
LAWNMOWING
Bennett Plumbing and Drainage Ltd Your local maintenance Plumbers & Drainlayers 34 years in the area. Prompt, reliable service. Phone attended. Call us now:576 7137 - 535 7209
TO LET
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CONSTRUCTION LTD
PREMIER FLOOR SANDING. For a free quote phone Shaun 021 250 6264
LAWNCARE
TREE SERVICES
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ALTERATIONS & Additions. Ring Colin Edmonds, Registered Builder. 5345721, 0274-951-685
FRANIX
AERIALS
Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680
FLOORING GUYS Uplift & prep for Tiles, Vinyl & Carpet. Refs avail. Ph Bobby 021 02924836.
BUILDERS
CA Professional services, for accounting, tax returns, GST, payroll, Startups. Xero, Mobile service and fixed price. Ph Balaji Kris 021 175 87 78: 537 5942
LEES CARPETS
49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899
FOR ALL YOUR Landscaping needs. Over 10 years exp. Call Tim on 021 885 676
PLUMBERS
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24B Polaris Pl, East Tamaki - OPEN SAT 8.30-1pm Ph/Fax 274 0495 Auto Electrical & Mechanical Repairs
Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom
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PAKURANGA AUTO ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL
LANDSCAPING
www.times.co.nz
Botany and Ormiston Times, Thursday, January 12, 2017 — 9
TO LET
GARAGE SALES
MACLEANS zn 3 brm int acc gge, n/pets, n/s, $520pw. a/h 2677120, 0212503272
HOWICK 87 Gosford Dr, Sat 14th, 8am start, moving overseas. ALL MUST GO!
CAT DOORS $105 FITTED Ph 265 2941
HAYNE’S GLASS Special Conditions Apply
TUITION
ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Sports Massage
Unit 19, 325 Ti Rakau Dr, East Tamaki. Ph: 273 5519 or 022 330 8633 Open 10am to 9.00pm CD205971
Enrol Now for 2017 Lessons
Dog and Cat Boarding Dog Grooming Doggy Day Care
ALWAYS BUYING SN77193
WANTED TO BUY
WE BUY FURNITURE IN GOOD CONDITION
www.hsm.co.nz
ENGLISH /Maths/ Science(NCEA/Cambridge) Qualified exp tutors/teachers. Essay writing/editing. 535-0523
PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS
0800 696 874
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LESSONS FROM $18 Private, professional,affordable. Competitions, practical and theory exams. We have teachers in your area. (Est 63 yrs)
NZ Modern School of Music www.modernmusic.co.nz CD202016
HOME HELP OFFERED
Ph: 0800 677 467 Ph: 576 1507
Professional Ironing
Phone 271 8055 To advertise
Free pick-up/delivery Satisfaction guaranteed
Since 2000
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$28(conditions Per Basket apply) Ph: 532 8385
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School Office re-opens for enquiries and new enrolments: Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 and Friday 27 January 2017 from 9.00 - 11.30am
24 hours on site care
BOOKINGS FOR XMAS & NEW YEAR STILL AVAIL
(in zone enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website)
2nd Hand Uniform Sale: Thursday 19 January 2017 from 10.00am - 12.00noon (payment by cash, eftpos or cheque only)
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Lessons for children aged 5 to 18 Saturdays and Tuesdays Violin Guitar Piano Flute Cello Drums Saxophone Clarinet Oboe Trumpet Viola Trombone French Horn Double Bass Bassoon Join one of our Saturday morning Orchestras or Bands Enrol by email: music@hsm.co.nz
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WANTED TO BUY
Single items & Houselots Deceased estates Going overseas Don’t have a garage sale, ring us first.
4/302 Te Irirangi Dr, Botany South Ph 09 265 2865
39 Somerville Road Howick, Auckland 2014 Ph (09) 535 1070 Fax: (09) 535 1071 Email: office@somint.school.nz www.somervilleintermediate.school.nz
School commences: Tuesday 31 January 2017 at 8.30am
MASSAGE
Estates, households, beds, fridges, lounge suites, dining suites etc. Ph: Transit Traders 532-9204 mob 027 2767159
PINKYS PET BOARDING AND GROOMING
Macleans College FIRST DAYS, TERM 1, 2017 Thursday 19 January - BATTEN HOUSE 10.00am to 12.00noon CIE Year 12 Course Confirmation 1.00pm to 3.00pm CIE Year 13 Course Confirmation
Education Term 1, 2017 Both Papers 26 January 2017 To Advertise Ph: 271 8055 Email: tanyac@times.co.nz
HOUSES FOR SALE
FIRST HOME FEVER!
Friday 20 January - BATTEN HOUSE 10.00am to 12.00noon NCEA Year 12 Course Confirmation 1.00pm to 2.30pm NCEA Year 13 Course Confirmation Monday 23 January - TEACHER ONLY DAY Tuesday 24 January - ALL STUDENTS TO ATTEND 9.00am - 2.00pm Year 9 students meet in Amphitheatre 10.30am - 1.30pm Year 10 students meet in House Commons 11.00am - 2.00pm Year 11 students meet in House Commons 9.00am - 2.00pm Year 12 students meet in House Commons 10.00am - 1.00pm Year 13 students meet in House Commons All Year 10-13 students new to the school please meet outside the main office at the times given above. All students are to assemble at appropriate times with a pen and paper and some morning tea. Wednesday 25 January 8.30am - 3.15pm All students in Class School Bus Service will only run in the morning on Tuesday 24 January for arrival at school by 8.30am. No school bus service will run that afternoon. Normal bus service resumes on Wednesday 25 January The School tuck shop will open on Wednesday 25 January
Why not have a browse online www.times.co.nz or phone us 271 8055 To advertise
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS Prior to school starting in 2017 the school shop will be open for uniform sales on: 12 & 13 January: 1.00am- 4.00pm 14 January: 10.00am to 12noon 17-20 January: 9.00am to 1.00pm 21 January: 10.00am to 12noon 23-27 January: 2.00pm-4.00pm From 31 January the shop will be open term time only Tuesday and Wednesday 2.00pm4.00pm and the first Saturday of each month 10.00am - 12noon. WEBSITE: For further information refer to the website (www.macleans.school.nz)
Christian LINK Anglican Church All Saints’
Selwyn Rd, Howick Phone 534-6864 Sun 7.30am & 9.30am & Wed 10am
St Pauls Church
K3M028
Chapel Rd, Flatbush Phone 274-3460 Sun 10am & Wed 10am www.allsaintshowick.org.nz
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
SIZZLING SUMMER SUNDAYS
Price by negotiation - 1950 Freehold weatherboard Bungalow, set on approx 600sq mt section. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, wood fire and heat pump. The current owners were first homers themselves when they purchased this charming bungalow some 12 years ago. As their family has grown, they’ve lovingly looked after the property, refreshing many areas and making the house a home to be proud of. With plans already in place to build the “forever home” down country, this property has to be sold and they’re all set to hand over the keys. Open plan dining and living, functional kitchen with view to the backyard, 2 double and 1 single bedrooms, renovated family bathroom, attic storage with drop down stair access. Available to view by appointment this holiday season so make enquiries today and secure your future in 2017 and phone Residential Sales Consultant P 09 298 6024 M 027 347 6713 F 09 298 6361 leanne.stewart@harcourts.co.nz www.harcourts.co.nz
BCRE Ltd Licenced Agent REAA 2008 3 O’Shannessey St, Papakura
FREE ICE-CREAM!!! 1ST JAN – 5TH FEB AT 10AM
Our Sizzling Summer Sundays are back with one service at 10:00am, from the 1 st of January to the 5 th of February. Make plans to join us this summer at Eastgate! 5 Ben Lomond Cres. CD248677
To advertise your Church Services in this feature next week, phone Classifieds on 271-8055 or email tanyac@times.co.nz
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23 Kelvin Road, Papakura
Leanne Stewart
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
EAST TAMAKI 19 Corrofin Dr, Sat 14th, 8am start, h.h items etc. lots of bargains
PETS K54091
HOWICK 1 brm studio, newly renov’d, prof female, $350 incl, pwr/wtr/Intnet, 021 1743274
PETS
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10 — Botany and Ormiston Times, Thursday, January 12, 2017
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
Front Line Restaurant Staff
Furniture Removal Crew Wanted
Department Administrator Enhanced Learning Centre
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PART TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST We are a small General Practice with a big reputation for good care. We need a receptionist to join our team Friendly, personable and efficient Previous frontline experience essential MedTech 32 essential 2-3 days including Wednesday Ability to cover leave and sickness essential Please send CV’s to cath@botanydoctor.co.nz or post attn: Practice Manager PO Box 64 267, Botany, Auckland 2163
CD248804
You will need superb organisational and time management skills and an empathy for students who have significant learning difficulties. In addition, you should have strong communication skills, both written and verbal and be able to relate to all ages. Excellent computer skills, including a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office is also required. A sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum Framework and an understanding of NZQA procedures would be an advantage in this position. Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter, along with the names of three referees to Sue Rea, hr@saintkentigern.com. Applications close on Monday 23 January 2017.
SHIMANO TYRNOS 50LRS 2-SPEED -SP (GAME / DEEP) Ratio: 4.0:1, 1.5:1 | Power Pro Capacity: 100lb 850yds
SHIMANO BTR 12000 OC COMBO (BAITRUNNER)) Ratio: 4.8:1 | Capacity: 20lb 270yds Max Drag: 12kg
UPGRADE
Ph 271 8055 To advertise
SITUATIONS VACANT
Labourer wanted:
Asset Managers Ltd is looking for a full time labourer to join our friendly team. You will be required to help with day to day operations including deliveries to building sites and working onsite assisting builders. Must be fit and capable of heavy lifting. A clean full NZ driver’s licence is required and the applicant must be able to drive a manual vehicle. We are based in East Tamaki but work is required in the greater Auckland area. Must be able to work in NZ and speak good English. Please send your CV to carlene@assetmanagersltd.co.nz
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Our company based in East Tamaki is in need of the services of a strong administration person to start immediately and to tend to all our office needs in regards to the smooth running of our business. If you’ve got excellent communication skills, love working as part of a team with attention to detail, good computer literacy, proven organisation and planning skills, then this role is for you. Please email your CV and cover letter to: diana@grandee.co.nz
HOWICK INTERMEDIATE
PROPERTY MANAGER
The position is fulltime. Hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The property manager will be responsible for: • The safety, maintenance and enhancement of the grounds, buildings and pool • Security and school access • Liaison with contractors and cleaners The successful applicant will be: • Practical and skilled in carrying out maintenance tasks and minor projects • Reliable, well-organised and proactive • Constructive, approachable and flexible • Energetic and a hard worker • An effective communicator • A team player Previous experience with caretaking or property management would be advantageous. Remuneration and start date to be negotiated at interview. Please apply by email to the Principal, Yolande Franke: yolandef@howickint.school.nz with your CV and covering letter. Please include at least 2 referees. Closing date for applications: Friday 20 January 2017
CD248813
Visit www.saintkentigern.com for more information about Saint Kentigern
Busy Howick Hair Salon requires Shampoo/Assistant with previous salon experience. We also require a Senior Hairdresser on a full or part time basis with existing clientele preferred. Phone 027 675 9981 to arrange an interview with CV.
CD248818
We are seeking part-time administration support for our Enhanced Learning Centre. The position is 20 hours per week during term time.
Do you enjoy assisting people and being part of a lively supportive team? If this sounds like you East Care is looking to employ professional Medical Receptionists to complement our large team. Packages consist of a mix of weekend, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts. (Overnight shifts are from 10.30pm-7.30am). Key to this role is your ability to deliver first class reception services, including handling telephone calls, managing and scheduling client appointments, bookings and referrals, maintaining and updating medical records, liaising with internal and external clinical teams, invoicing and receipting, and ensuring the smooth running of the front-off house environment. The successful applicant will need to: • Have great time management skills and ability to multi task • Be computer literate with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail • Have great interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner • Be able to provide cover for other staff on leave • Have excellent oral and written communication skills • Be able to communicate in a warm and friendly manner with a diverse group of people Knowledge of MedTech32 would be an advantage although training in this software will be provided. * Applications close 25th January 2017 Please forward your CV and covering letter to: Reception Manager - East Care Limited PO Box 38-306, Howick 2145 Email to: debbie@eastcare.co.nz ** Applications will only be accepted from candidates that are NZ Citizens, Permanent Residents or those holding a valid Work Permit. East Care Accident, Medical and Specialist Centre is unable to assist with immigration requirements.
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Ratio: 4.0:1 | Max Drag: 10kg Mono Capacity: 9kg 440m
BOTANY DOCTOR
PART TIME
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SHIMANO TLD15 COMBO (BOAT)
Kids Crafty Clubs are seeking an energetic, caring person to work with 5 to 14 year olds after school, enjoy interacting with children doing arts and crafts, homework, playing games or sports activities. Hours are from 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday and be available for full time work in the school holidays. Must have full drivers licence to drive the vans. If this sounds like you, send your CV to: kidscraftyclubs@xtra.co.nz
MEDICAL RECEPTIONISTS
Saint Kentigern is a leader among Independent schools in Australasia, providing a future focused values based independent Presbyterian education for students from 3 to 18 years old, in four schools on three campuses across Auckland.
CD248833
Visit www.saintkentigern.com for more information about Saint Kentigern
No experience necessary. Immediate start. Must have own transport. Phone 021 724 986
Qualified, experienced singing teacher needed for Monday and Tuesday afternoons at well established music studio. Please call 537 2592 021 0291 2772 for more information
CD231600
Teaching Assistant Learning Support
Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter, along with the names of three referees to Sue Rea, hr@saintkentigern.com. Applications close on Friday 20 January 2017.
SINGING TEACHER
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Independent Presbyterian Education
A commitment to the special character and the co-curricular programme of the College is essential.
Hairdresser Assistant AND Senior Hairdresser
CD248808
Independent Presbyterian Education
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The role involves : Invoicing/receipts and debtor management Account queries - Bulk funding management - Patient register maintenance - PHO reporting - banking and managing our reception area. If you would like to be part of a caring team and like a challenge this is the job for you. Applicants must have a minimum of three year’s experience in general practice and are competent at using Medtech 32. Closing date 24th January 2017 Please send your CV to: jan@bjdocs.co.nz
You will be a confident communicator with parents, students and College staff and have experience and knowledge of schools and learning. If you enjoy the challenge of making a difference for students and are a problem solver, you might be just the person we are looking for.
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Commencing Term 1 2017, we require someone with exceptional interpersonal skills, who likes working as part of a team to enhance learning outcomes and promote participation in regular class programmes of students who learn differently. You will be required to work alongside teachers to support students on a one-to-one basis, or in groups, in either the Middle or Senior College.
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We are looking for someone to take up this fulltime role. If interested, you will be a person who shows initiative, can work independently, and has lots of enthusiasm, energy and a sense of fun. “Handyman” skills would be an advantage, but are not essential. Duties primarily entail caring for and maintaining our large school property, to a high standard. Visits to our school by prospective applicants are welcomed. Please email your written applications, including the names of at least two referees, to the principal, abtrezise@gmail.com, or phone 027 6828328.
Saint Kentigern is a leader among Independent schools in Australasia, providing a future focused values based independent Presbyterian education for students from 3 to 18 years old, in four schools on three campuses across Auckland.
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Chinese New Year
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Foundation donates $125,000 to Kaikoura ■■By Laura Brookes
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he East Tamaki-based Taiwan Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation has donated a generous $125,000 to quakeaffected residents in Hurunui and Kaikoura. Members of the foundation travelled to Canterbury on December 17, along with Auckland Civil Defence’s Head of Strategy and Planning Craig Glover, to present the cheque. This comes directly after an earlier donation by the foundation of 504 1.5 litre bottles of water, 40 ecoblankets and 50 Briscoes dinner sets to Spencer Park. Mr Glover said he was most excited about the opportunity to invest into the Kaikoura community and support the local economy at a time of need. The foundation has been involved in providing longterm support to quakeaffected Canterbury residents since February 2011, and plans to continue doing so. Tzu Chi Foundation
Left, Auckland Civil Defence’s Craig Glover accompanied members of the Taiwan Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation to quake-affected Canterbury. Photos supplied
spokesperson Patricia Duke said she hopes the donations have helped to “make things easier” for those affected by the November 14 quake, which killed two people and evacuated more than 1000 residents from their homes. Kaikoura District Mayor Winston Gray said he is very grateful for the generosity of the Tzu Chi Foundation and its
support of the local economy as the district rebuilds. “Everyone across New Zealand will be familiar with the effects of the earthquake on Kaikoura, but not everyone will be aware of what it has meant to individual families, neighbours and small businesses.” Hurunui District Mayor Winton Dalley also
expressed his gratitude to the foundation for their willingness to visit and spend time with some of the most affected residents. He said the 7.8 magnitude earthquake “struck a real blow to the district” last November, but commended the strength and determination of the Hurunui community. Mr Gray and Mr Dalley each contacted the Tzu Chi Foundation to express their thanks, and are currently in discussions to organise another visit by the foundation in late January or February. It’s an effort that Howick Ward Councillor and chair of Auckland’s Civil Defence Committee Sharon Stewart called an “astounding” display of support. “We are very grateful for organisations such as this that are so generous in others’ times of need... it is heartening to see so many people stepping up to help.” The Tzu Chi Foundation is located on Springs Road, East Tamaki.
Police are still looking into an aggravated robbery at McDonald’s on Ti Rakau Dr, Northpark in the early hours of New Year’s Eve. The robbery took place at around 3am on December 31. Police cordoned off the fast food restaurant on the day to conduct a scene examination. “At this stage there is nothing more we can say,” a police spokesperson said. There is no information as to what was taken. Police confirmed there is no update but that the investigation is ongoing.
Wrong way up motorway Two teens will appear in court after a police chase the wrong way on the motorway on Sunday. “I can confirm just after 8:30pm on Sunday, a vehicle has fled from police around Pakuranga Road,” a police spokesperson told the Times. “At one point the vehicle was going the wrong way down the motorway, as well as through some suburban streets. The offenders then dumped the vehicle, but two people were arrested shortly after.” Two 16-year-old males are due to reappear in Manukau Youth Court on February 2.
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Local Russians celebrate The local Russian community organised a fun Christmas party for Russian children last month. Held at the Salvation Army Howick, the young ones celebrated Christmas in a very traditional way. There were games, songs and gifts from Father Frost. In October, the eighth Russian Day was celebrated with gusto at Picton Street, Howick. It was the grandest event in the calendar for the local Russians,
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Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand will be hosting an Annual Reunion Dinner at 16 Stancombe Road, Flat Bush from 6-8pm on Saturday, January 14. At 6pm there will be prayer followed by dinner and multicultural performances. The Reunion Dinner is traditionally held on the eve of Chinese New Year when families get together to share a meal at the family home. It is not unusual for people to travel from far and wide, for days together to be with their families for the New Year celebrations. Chinese New Year begins on January 28. This year it will be the Year of the Rooster.
one that was celebrated with live music, traditional dancing and food. Also creating a festive atmosphere was the Rices Mall which was decorated with a Russian theme. Every year the Salvation Army collaborates with members of the local Russian Christian Centre God’s Stream for the event. As part of the Salvation Army’s support for overseas projects, all proceeds from the Salvation
Army Family Store in Rices Mall on Russian Day, goes to a Far East Christian School in Russia which the local Russian Church group has been supporting for 10 years. Christian schools in Russia do not have government support. Next event to be held by Christian Centre God’s Steam is Women’s meetings starting February 17 (every third Wednesday a month). ➤➤Contact Maria Nesterenko at nesterenkomv@gmail.com
The number of people contesting the Botany by-election next month has grown to seven after three last-minute candidate nominations were entered on deadline day, December 22. Mark Johnson (Labour), Malcolm Page (Independent), Julie Patterson (Independent), Ailian Su (Independent), Nivedita Sharma Vij (Independent), Mike Turinsky (Practical not Political), and Kuan Cheong Yap (Independent) are all vying for the Howick Local Board,
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Cricket results Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club (HPCC) The Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premiers drew to Suburbs New Lynn CC in a two-day match at Ken Maunder Park in New Lynn. December 10 ■ Suburbs New Lynn 70/2 (Taine Jolley 1/4, Danru Ferns 1/28; Sineth Gunawardane 35) before play was abandoned due to weather. December 17 ■ Suburbs New Lynn 259/4 in 62 overs (Taine Jolley 1/44, Danru Ferns 1/89, Rowan Naude 1/35; Harshal Vyas 98, James Parslow 55*). ■ HPCC 118/8 in 60 overs (Liam Winn 57*; Josh Presland 5/47). ■ The game ended in a draw, no result achieved in the first innings.
The Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premiers beat Grafton United CC in a limited overs match at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Saturday (January 7).
■ Grafton United CC 93/10 in 35 overs (Jamie Brown 3/27, Rowan Naude 2/17, Adam Jones 2/19). ■ HPCC 98/3 in 12 overs (Sam Borland 57, Daniel Young 21*).
The Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premier Reserves
beat Eden Roskill CC in the first innings of a twoday match at Keith Hay Park in Mount Roskill.
December 10 ■ Eden Roskill CC 76/9 in 28 overs (Swayam Desai 3/26, Blair Rutherford 2/28, Chad Crenfeldt 2/6, Cameron Hull 2/15) before play was abandoned due to weather. December 17 ■ Eden Roskill CC 76/10 in 28 overs (Swayam Desai 3/26, Blair Rutherford 2/28, Chad Crenfeldt 2/6, Cameron Hull 2/15). ■ HPCC 124/6 declared in 32 overs (Sam Borland 42, Jacob O’Callaghan 22*). ■ Eden Roskill CC 201/7 declared in 62 overs (Michael Greenwood 2/49, Kieren Mackenzie 2/25). ■ HPCC 40/0 in seven overs (Wayne Mackenzie 22*, Swayam Desai 18*). ■ The game ended in a draw, with HPCC claiming first innings points.
The Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premier Reserves beat Eden Roskill CC in a limited overs match at Keith Hay Park in Mount Roskill on Saturday (January 7).
■ HPCC 298/5 (Wayne Mackenzie 55, Thaddeus Tucker 104*, Blair Rutherford 42, Brad Milne 36). ■ Eden Roskill CC 145/10 (Will Smith 3/23).
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Goddard takes NZ Singles title F
ormer Howick College student Selina Goddard has won the Women’s Singles title at the National Open Bowls Championships with a 21-9 victory over former Auckland player Reen Stratford. Goddard, who plays for Carlton-Cornwall in Epsom, collected her second career national title with a win in the women’s singles in New Plymouth on Sunday. She easily beat Stratford 21-9 to take the NZ National Singles title, automatically gaining entry into the World Singles Champion of Champions. Goddard represented the Blackjacks at the 2012 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and this latest title could see her back in favour again for the national side. Her first national win was the National Fours in 2014 with teammates Mandy Boyd, Amy Mcilroy and Gemma Watts. “It’s such an exciting feeling (winning the singles title) that
I don’t think will sink in any time soon, “ Goddard, 22, told the Times. “To be the NZ National Singles champion and also get a ticket in the World Champion of Champions is a dream.” The World Singles Champ of Champs is in NSW, Australia from October 30 until November 5 Goddard only entered in the national singles this year. She said the final was played in fairly tricky outdoor conditions as most of the tournament was played in quite gusty winds. “In regards to the score of the final, in my head playing that game it almost didn’t matter if my margin was eight shots in front or only one shot in front,” she said. “Reen is a top bowler and, with bowls, you’ve never secured the win until you reach the final number 21. “I was enjoying the greens in Taranaki and I was feeling
good about where I am as a player as I was able to fit in a lot of prep and training over the winter/spring period so to get the result I did, it’s just such a rewarding feeling.” Goddard is now in her eighth year of playing bowls. For three years she lived on the Gold Coast in Australia and played at the club which is now the host club for the 2018 Commonwealth Games Broadbeach. She arrived back in Auckland last December so this was her first playing season back in Auckland since returning to NZ. The next major event coming up is the New Zealand Open in Auckland from February 14 - 22 which will see Goddard playing in the triples, pairs and singles with teammates Karen Hema and
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Goddard has picked up her second career national title. Photo supplied