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onto reserves and parks. The idea is to clear an area and move outwards,” she says. But, there’s more to this than just trapping rats. “We want to send the rats packing, but we’re also engaging our children in authentic learning which dovetails into the improving biodiversity section of the science curriculum,” says Ms Dunbar. “Ho-

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Donna Agnew is a counsellor. But she still must dig deep to rationalise just how it is she can cope with the autoimmune disease she has. “Being a trained counsellor does not mean that I am not experiencing all the normal emotions such as grief, anxiety, and fear, but I do have a high level of awareness of my own well being, and I know what I can do to take care of myself,” she told the Times. “Since I have been faced with this illness and feeling so unwell at the start of this year, I found myself thinking a lot about some of the young people I have worked with who have encountered huge challenges, and I have drawn on their strength and thought if they can get through that at such a young age, then I can be brave and do this.” Born and raised in Howick, the 37-year-old has made the tough call to head to Russia for treatment to see a doctor of haematology who specialises in HSCT (Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases. MS affects the brain, spinal cord and central nervous system. It causes the immune system to attack the myelin which wraps around nerve fibres to protect them. Without this outer shell, nerves become damaged which in turn prevents the brain from sending signals through the body correctly. The longer MS is left without treatment, the more damage that is caused. A counsellor at Howick College, the biggest concern for Donna right now is that she will be gone for five weeks. “My biggest worry is leaving Quinn, he is just 10-months-old. I worry about how he will cope and feel when

he realises his mummy is not there, the thought of that brings me to tears,” she told the Times. “I really believe in Dr Federenko (her specialist), and that HSCT can halt Multiple Sclerosis...if I didn’t truly believe in that I would not be going through all of this. “I have met many New Zealanders whose lives have been transformed after HSCT. I can’t understand how we can deny this treatment to New Zealanders. “I understand HSCT is not for everyone, but I would like to be in a position where I have some options and input into decisions that affect my health.” Donna and a very tight network have raised tens of thousands of dollars to get her to Russia, and there is one final fundraiser this weekend. “I think I was really unlucky to get Multiple Sclerosis, but I know that I am incredibly lucky to be a part of a community that has rallied around me and enabled me to get to Russia and receive this stem cell transplant,” says. “I am beyond humbled and grateful for all the amazing people who have helped me on this journey. “I am feeling hopeful and excited about my future, I can’t wait till October when I am back home with my family, and on the path to recovery.” At this stage her main symptoms are headaches but her sense of urgency for seeking treatment in Europe is that the disease is unpredictable. “It depends where lesions form as to the disability attached, hence I am getting to Russia as soon as possible before the disease progresses.” ➤➤Want to help? See the fundraising concert details on page 3.

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Fear for Beachlands drink drivers ■■By Therese Henkin

en drivers were pinged for drink driving in Beachlands last weekend, and police are concerned. Counties Manukau Police ran a Road Policing Operation which targeted drink drivers and found nearly one in 26 cars driving through the Beachlands roundabout had an alleged drink driver behind the wheel. Beachlands was one of the main target areas for the two day operation that was carried out over Friday 5 and Saturday, August 6. Four of the drivers processed at this roundabout on Friday night were three to four times over the legal limit of 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. The next day, another six drink drivers were processed for drink driving at the same roundabout with two of these drivers blowing three times over the legal limit. “One person processed said the word had got around that police were in the area on Friday night

so they wouldn’t be back on Saturday night,” says Counties Manukau Road Policing manager Rod Honan. “Our road policing mantra is anywhere anytime. Police are the guardians of our roads. Locals need to be guardians of their friends and families.” Honan says the Beachlands area has seen massive growth in recent years and the speed at which cars travel along the Beachlands roads has also grown exponentially. Honan says some of the drivers processed were caught returning to Beachlands after travelling along the high risk Whitford Road. “The roads get wet and slippery over winter and adding an intoxi-

Ten drivers stopped in Beachlands last weekend were over the legal drinking limit. Photo supplied

cated driver is a recipe for disaster. They not only are a risk to themselves but to other innocent members of the public using the same roads in a law abiding manner,” Honan says. The Ministry of transport estimate the average cost of crashes involving over 20 year old drivers with known alcohol limits to be $446 million per year, as reported on their website. Other areas targeted by the operations were Whitford Road in Somerville and Pakuranga where a further ten people were processed for blowing over the legal limit. Police will continue to monitor the situation in this area.

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Bruce McLaren painting unveiled An oil painting of Bruce McLaren has been unveiled as a tribute to his life and legacy. More than 200 residents and visitors packed out the village centre at Ryman Healthcare’s Bruce McLaren Retirement Village on Friday to witness the occasion. The painting has been unveiled in the same month that namesake Bruce McLaren would have celebrated his 80th birthday. Bruce’s sister Jan McLaren, who runs the Bruce McLaren Trust, unveiled the painting, by Auckland painter Craig Primrose and says she is thrilled with how the painting turned out. “It really is a privilege for me to be involved with preserving his legacy, not just for our generation but for the younger generations coming up too,” she said. The occasion was made all the more special by the presence of a McLaren road car and an original 1970 single seater McLaren. The picture, which took two months to complete, was commis-

Keith Dunn holding a photo of his niece’s husband Tim Rush driving a McLaren pictured with Jan McLaren, Bruce’s sister. Times photo Wayne Martin

sioned by Ryman Healthcare and is the first in a series of paintings of each village namesake to be undertaken by Primrose in the coming years. Primrose says a lot of research went into the painting and that portraying the cars was the most difficult part. Ryman Healthcare’s Head of Corporate Affairs David King says

it is an honour to celebrate Bruce McLaren in this unique way. “The impact that Bruce McLaren had on international motorsport was huge and long lasting,” he said. “We are delighted to see the beautiful work that Craig has created and believe it will help preserve this incredible legacy for the benefit of our residents for many generations to come.”

Donna Agnew with partner Che Brown and baby Quinn.

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Donna’s final fundraiser Join us for a thrilling night of entertainment and one last chance to farewell the lovely Donna Agnew before she heads off to Russia for life-changing treatment. We’ve got a celebrity line-up of performers including comedian, Wilson Dixon, known for his deadpan style of killer one-liners and great musical comedy, as well as the talented songwriter, singer and acoustic guitarist, David Shanhun. The best part is, that while you’re enjoying a fabulous night out, you’ll also be helping Donna Agnew in her fight to beat Multiple Sclerosis. This is Donna’s final fundraiser and proceeds will go towards her treatment in Russia where she will receive a life-changing stem cell transplant, not available in New Zealand. Plus our special guest auctioneer will continue to keep things lively as he auctions off some fabulous items donated by our sponsors, with one

big ticket item you won’t want to miss out on! Also we have some amazing auctions with $1 reserve including restaurant vouchers, a brand new HP laptop, Caci clinic treatments, Augustine clothing and more. Then as the night sparkles on DJ Warren Day will play some iconic tunes to help you dance the night away. And in true Russian spirit, club prices will be available on the bar so you’ll be able to afford those Vodka Martinis. ➤➤For more information or to donate directly visit givealittle. co.nz/cause/donnaagnew ➤➤Dress Code Is smart casual. But if you feel like getting ‘glammed up’ or ‘suited up’ please do so. ➤➤Please contact Melissa Grantham with any questions regarding the event. Email melissa.grantham01@gmail.com or phone 021-632 331.

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General Elections 2017 – Election Day: Saturday, September 23

Unfinished business ■ BY NICK KRAUSE

arry Kirker, Labour’s candidate in Pakuranga in this month’s general elections, fancies his chances of increasing both the party and candidate vote in a seat long-dominated by the inimitable Maurice Williamson. Quite apart from Williamson leaving for a diplomatic post in Los Angeles (he delivered his valedictory speech to Parliament last week), Kirker believes he has a couple of other advantages. One factor is that this is his second crack (he stood in 2014). He’s standing again because there’s “unfinished business I suppose”. “I feel I did alright last time but I feel I can articulate Labour’s messages a bit better,” says Kirker. “Maurice had a reasonable level of popular support but there were some who thought he was lazy.” The other factor in Kirker’s favour is home court advantage. The candidate stepping up for the Nats in Pakuranga is Simeon Brown, a commercial banker in Highbrook who serves on the Manurewa Local Board. “I think overall I was more worried I’d be up against a local candidate,” says Kirker, of Half Moon Bay. “Simeon is not local and is too young especially if you look at (controversial National MP) Todd Barclay...young people and their decisionmaking.”

Labour Party candidate for Pakuranga, Barry Kirker. Photo supplied

He says Brown will have other difficulties. “He’s antiabortion, anti-civil union, he’s really right wing on social issues. “It’s a bit of a surprise after having Maurice who was quite a libertarian.” The Pakuranga seat has been held by National and Williamson since 1987, and at the last election saw a Party Vote majority of more than15,000. Kirker, 47, is encouraged as he took 1000 votes from the Candidate Vote majority of 12 000. A clinical psychologist in private practice, he believes his job will help. “I’m helping people problem solve and advocate for them,” he says. “I think the skills and experience that I’ve got help...you get to see issues facing society – housing for example, crowding. “They can’t access the mental health services they

A desire to make things better need; special education – it’s very hard to get support in the schools and it all comes back to funding.” He believes his message will engage with light blue or centrist voters. And don’t start about Winston Peters and his NZ First crowd. If, he argues, they managed to get 15 members into the House, it would be a waste. “They haven’t got any depth of talent – there’s no comparison between the top 15 Labour list (members) and NZ First’s. “That’s my big concern... people will think they’re getting mostly Winston (and they’re not).” On Labour’s leader stepping down and Jacinda Ardern taking up the mantle as opposition leader, he says it was a wise decision. “People locally were saying leadership was an issue...I wasn’t surprised at all.” Now it’s onward and upward spreading the message. “We’ve got more policy to come yet. “(It’s a matter of ) just how do we convey that. We’ve got some really good policy. For locals it’s the Howick Busway; there’s education, health, immigration, policing, small business accounting, is very targeted and then the environmental policies like our clean water policy. “The policy is all fitting around the slogan “Let’s do it”. It’s all about fixing things. I think that’s what will sustain us in the polls.”

JAMI-LEE ROSS

on the other side of Sylvia Park so I have to run across a 3-4 lane hight was 2002. Daniel way.” Bedingfield was at Light says without the top of the UK dedicated bus lanes, singles chart with his people aren’t getting to catchy hit Gotta Get Thru work much faster than This, Michael Jackson they would in their own hit headlines across the car. world as he dangled his “It’s just crazy – this baby son over the side kind of stuff needs to be of a balcony in Berlin fixed.” and Harry Potter and the Light works in proChamber of Secrets had cess improvement at a just hit cinemas. food safety organisation Back in New Zealand, where he works with the country was gearing United Future candidate for Botany, Photo supplied others to work out what up for a General Election. Damian Light. projects or initiatives to Helen Clark was Prime Minister, Bill English was great – I voted for them and I run and helps them achieve leader of the opposition and wanted to get more involved. those goals. A good skill set a young Damian Light was As I got more involved I for politics then, I suggest? “I’m not sure if I ended up looking forward to voting in thought I could actually conin the politics because of the tribute more. his first election. “Ultimately, it was a desire job, or the job because of the It was during the TVNZ leaders ‘worm’ debate – to make things better – to politics!” he laughs. He’s aware of the chalwhere an on-screen worm- change things and I think the lenges of being a minorlike graphic indicated the au- Government can do that.” This election will be Light’s ity party standing in a strong dience’s immediate reaction to politicians answers – that fourth time standing for an National Party electorate, but Light was initially attracted to electorate – previously he’s feels confident in chasing the stood on the North Shore but party vote. United Future as a party. Light is second on the Unit“I thought Peter Dunne he’s aware no election is the ed Future party list – meanperformed really, really well ... same. Housing and transport are ing if enough party votes I thought, he’s talking sense, he’s talking communities and the first two issues that come roll in across the country, he families and he just seems to mind when you think of enters parliament as an MP regardless of the Botany elecBotany residents. quite sensible. Light, who lives in Botany torate results. “For me, I’ve always wanted “Our policies aren’t necto make a difference, to make with his partner and works in things better [and] so when I Mt Wellington, laments the essarily as big and grand as look at Government – I think difficulty of catching public the other ones but we think when it’s done well – it can transport between the two they’re practical and achievable things that we can actumake a positive difference to locations. “I drive to work usually – I ally get done,” says Light. people’s lives,” he said. “We don’t have all the an“I got involved initially would catch the bus and I to just support a party that do sometimes catch the bus swers to all the problems but I liked and agreed with – I but there isn’t actually a way we’ve got some answers to thought United Future was of getting a bus to my work some of them.”

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WORKING FOR BOTANY LOCAL ACHIEVEMENTS

I’m excited about the challenge of representing Botany again as your local MP, and I ask for your support.

86% of 18-year-olds achieving NCEA Level 2 in Auckland, an increase of 7.7 percentage points since 2011 – that’s 1,218 more 18-year-olds.

We have a lot of great things happening in New Zealand right now. The economy is growing, more jobs are being created, our health and education systems have seen a marked improvement in services and results, and we still have crime rates trending down.

108,565 children in the Counties Manukau DHB area are benefitting from our policy of free GP visits and prescriptions for all children aged under 13. 4,700 more patients in the Counties Manukau DHB area are receiving elective surgeries a year than when we were elected.

As Botany’s voice in Parliament I’ve pushed my colleagues for more investment in transport and infrastructure, faster build rates for housing, and more Police on the street. I’m proud to be part of the team that’s delivering.

300 new Police for Counties Manukau Police District, another 91 on the way. $669m funding secured for the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative, a group of projects in south-east Auckland to improve transport choices and connections.

My wife Lucy and I live in Botany with our young children, Henry and Charlotte. Our family is invested in New Zealand’s future, alongside yours.

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General Elections 2017 – Election Day: Saturday, September 23

‘I’m here if you Determined and need anything’ ready to serve ■ BY KELLY TEED

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abour Party candidate for Botany Tofik Mamedov knocked on 500 doors in and around the Golflands area, on the weekend. The hard-working candidate, who arrived in New Zealand from communist Azerbaijan at the age of 16, admits that the pavement-pounding is a bit exhausting but he loves every moment of it. “Out of the 500 people I met on the weekend, only three of them shut the door in my face. That’s not a bad outcome,” he smiles. On the rest of the days, he finds time to personally hand write 200 cards that takes him around two to three hours each day. “I’m here if you need anything,” he signs on the card. He says that on the last count, he has door-knocked 11,000 homes since October 2016. “Each day I write down the number of houses I visit. During summer I can visit around 500-600 homes,” he says. It’s about connecting with people and finding out what they really want. “Of course I was totally sunburnt and had worn out my shoes, but it’s the trust factor and accessibility that is most important for me. “I may not have all the answers to all the different issues but I am there to listen to people’s concerns and help in any which way I can,” says the Labour Party candidate who runs his own Local Real Estate Group business. “This is who I am. Also, once you have the trust of people it is very important to maintain it,” he says. Being stuck in traffic for hours, travelling from Cockle Bay to the city was the trigger that pushed him into politics in 2013. “I thought something has to be done about it, and someone needs to take a leadership role to make it happen. I have been lobbying for transport with the La-

tician too”. “I don’t think you could argue that either of them ami-Lee Ross is no aren’t likeable, but is that restranger to politics. ally the test of who should He’s determined and he be the leader of the nation? knows what he wants. Whether you’re likeable or He first stood for lonot?” cal council in 2004 at just As he says, “there’s more 18-years-old and has quickto politics than just being ly risen through the ranks nice”. to become a Senior Whip in Ross is aware that he’s the National Party. just one part of the winning Ross has been the Memteam in parliament. ber of Parliament for Botany “I’m really proud of the since 2011 after the resigfact that being part of the nation of National’s Pansy team, the economy’s been Wong. growing, there’s been more You could say it’s a safe National Party candidate Jami-Lee jobs created in that econoNational seat – in fact, it’s Ross says politics in NZ is a lot more my, more New Zealanders only ever been a National ‘presidential-styled’. Photo supplied are getting access to healthseat since it was contested care and access to better 50 per cent, I’d be doing exactly as an electorate for the education.” first time in the 2008 General the same thing.” But he’s equally proud of the As it happens, the most reElection. Ross won with 63.84 per cent cent data available from Reid things he’s achieved at a local of the vote in 2014 General Research shows National is level. “The fact that we’re advancElection and 64.03 per cent in polling at 44.4 per cent with the 2011 General Election. He Labour at 33.1 per cent – a leap ing the AMETI transport prowon the March 2011 by-elec- for the left after Jacinda Ardern jects and also delivering more tion with almost double the replaced Andrew Little as La- doctor visits for young children in the area. number of votes of his nearest bour leader. “When I go for a run through On being asked if he thought rival, Labour’s Michael Wood. But he’s not taking a single personality politics was an is- Barry Curtis Park, I’m proud of one of those votes for granted. sue in New Zealand, Ross said the fact I was involved in that “This area has been very kind politics in the country was be- park when it was being develto me and supported me for coming a lot more presidential oped, I’m proud of the Meadowlands multisport facility ... quite a number of elections styled. “Formerly, people are voting Uxbridge, the Howick Chilnow, but every election – no matter what the circumstances for a candidate in their local area dren’s Youth Theatre, things are – I get out there, I knock and a party, but at the head like that. “I’m really proud of the fact on doors, I meet people in of that party is a leader and the supermarkets and shop- those leaders have leader de- there’s many different comping centres, we deliver tens of bates and the leaders are the munity facilities and parks and thousands of flyers and put up ones speaking in the media…. projects that I’ve been involved so yes personality does play a in. I’m hopeful in the next three hundreds of hoardings. years I’ll continue to be part of “That’s not going to change. part. For the record, he says Bill the community and work on It doesn’t matter if the National party is polling 20 per cent or English is “quite a likeable poli- local community projects.”

Labour Party candidate Tofik Mamedov says that building on trust and being accessible are important to him. Photo supplied

bour Party all along. “Last week, our Party announced a bus route from Howick to the airport. But I will not rest till we get light rail. “I was talking to one of the residents in Cockle Bay who suggested there should be a mini bus to transport people from Cockle Bay, Shelly Park and the neighbouring areas to a central bus station and that, I think is a brilliant idea.” He says that with Jacinda Ardern on board, they will start on the transport project from day one. “It won’t take 20-30 years to work on it.” Talking about `the Jacinda effect’ he says that she has impacted young people to get involved in politics overnight. Ms Ardern is going to be at the Te Tuhi Centre for Arts on September 2 for a meetand-greet and will be spending time at the night market thereafter. He says his personal slogan has always been `one team, one country, one success’. “No matter where we are from, we are one,” he says.

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he first spadeful of dirt has officially been turned at the Lloyd Elsmore Park site of what will soon be east Auckland’s new splash pad. The community gathered last week to celebrate the start of the project, led by a new partnership between ANZ and Auckland Council. Fountains, mist sprayers and elevated water structures will all be part of the new water playground and a picnic zone will bring families together to relax while their children make use of the free and safe water play area. David Collings, Howick Local Board Chairperson, said: “This splash pad will be a valued public asset for the local community and provide hours of fun for children. We are happy to accept the generous support from ANZ for our residents.” Also present at the event was Auckland Council head of active recreation Rob McGee and ANZ managing director retail & business banking Antonia Watson. “You can’t beat a splash pad on

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BBI receives new sports cloud Bucklands Beach Intermediate students will soon be able to play outside no matter what the weather with the construction of a new Sports Cloud. Deputy Principal Ed Roper says they realised they needed a facility that could be used by students when the weather is too cold, wet or hot. The idea of a gymnasium was floated but Mr Roper said that would only provide limited space and mean only one class would be able to use the space at a time. The Sports Cloud will have a levelled asphalt surface and consist of two full sized netball courts and one full sized basketball court with new hoops and backboards. A mesh fence will also be constructed to protect students from wind and rain. The Sport Cloud will be formally opened on Friday August 25.

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SPEAK UP

Improvements for commuters in Auckland Infrastructure and transport are some key areas for investment for New Zealand at the moment. Our country continues to grow and so does demand for transport and infrastructure. In the last few weeks the Minister of Transport has outlined information about our plans for investment in transport infrastructure in Auckland. This package includes a $955 million new highway alongside the Southern Motorway, a $835m Northwestern busway and $615m for AMETI transport project in Botany and Pakuranga. The plans also include an investment of $130m to electrify the Southern Rail Line between Papakura and Pukekohe to support important growth areas in the south and to provide more reliable and efficient services for commuters. The electrification of these rails

will support our goal to deliver a cohesive, efficient transport system for Auckland, particularly the line to Pukekohe which will result in an 11 minute travel time saving for people from south of Papakura. We are also committing to invest $100m for a third main line from Wiri to Westfield providing a dedicated freight line. A third main line will increase the efficiency of this important corridor, will allow for greater frequency, will improve travel times and will provide more reliability for commuters. Closer to home, planned improvements locally as part of the Government’s AMETI investment will pay dividends for commuters. AMETI’s busway and the Reeves Road flyover works are anticipated to see an improvement in travel time by bus between Botany and Panmure by 15 min-

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utes. Once AMETI is complete, the modelling shows that a trip from Botany to Britomart by bus and train should take only 38 minutes. AMETI is only part of the local solution though. It was disappointing to see discussion around cancelling or scaling back the East West Link project by the new Labour leader. This would reduce the ability for Howick, Pakuranga and Botany commuters to get the most out of AMETI if an important part of the jigsaw, the East West Link, was not to come to fruition. The Government has worked closely with council to come up with a long-term, plan to deliver the transport system Auckland needs over the next 30 years. This agreed investment must continue. More investment in rail will also see greater growth opportunities for our city. Jami-Lee Ross Member of Parliament for Botany

CHARITY

Volunteers needed Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week begins on Monday, August 14 and local schools are contributing their bit to it. Pigeon Mountain Primary is running a coin trail and selling chocolate fish, while Macleans College is running a bake sale and have already sold around 2000 chocolate fish. Pakuranga College is helping

with selling chocolate fish and helping with street collection. “We have nearly 40 sites this year and we are still pulling together volunteers so that we can fill the sites and maximise this opportunity to fundraise and raise Awareness, ” says Kath Sanderson, Auckland branch coordinator for Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand.

“We still need help collecting at some sites on Friday, August 18. Please contact me if you can assist in any way.” She says it is not too late to run a fundraiser or awareness event with posters, balloons, stickers, collection buckets or chocolate fish that she can arrange for. ➤ Email: auckadmin@cfnz.org.nz ➤ Web: www.cfauckland.org.nz

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Around the world with Ben Hurley REVIEW ben hurley’s earth planet world

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First stage of development nears completion A new 600-700 home master planned residential community for Mount Wellington will welcome its first owners next month. Richmond is a contemporary terraced home subdivision being developed over a 10.5-hectare former quarry site in Panama Road by Wilshire Group. Located in close proximity to Sylvia Park retail and transport hubs and parks and sports fields at Mt Richmond, the development is being phased over seven stages and is expected to accommodate around 2,000 people at full build out. Three-bedroom homes start at $785,000 and range up to a five-bedroom homes starting at $975,000, with only five homes over $1m. The first of the 99 terrace homes to be built as part of Stage One are almost complete with the balance to be finished by the end of the year. Wilshire’s Sales Manager Christie Wrightson says at a time when Auckland desperately needs housing to

accommodate the rapidly increasing population it is great to be able to deliver new homes in such a central Auckland location. “At Richmond we want to create housing that delivers on all fronts: location, quality, community, lifestyle and design. Homes are customisable and lend themselves to modern home styling and self-expression.” “Most importantly though, Richmond provides a great opportunity to live in a new masterplanned community and enjoy a superb lifestyle for below the Auckland median house price and at a time when more and more people are being priced out of the central suburbs.” With consent granted on Stage 2 and designs well underway for other future stages, construction of new homes will continue to roll on at Richmond for some years yet. ➤➤A new show home and display suite are now open daily on site from 11am-2pm.

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’ve always wanted to travel the world. Until last Thursday night, I hadn’t really made much progress on that venture. Other than the obvious New Zealand, I’d ticked off Australia, Fiji and the outskirts of the USA otherwise known as Hawaii. And yet in just one hour, comedian Ben Hurley took me on a whirlwind trip through all 195 sovereign states of the world – all from the comfort of my seat at Uxbridge Arts & Culture Centre. Possibly best known from his recurring role on the comedy television series 7 Days, Hurley’s stage presence instantly makes you forget about whatever was previously occupying your mind. After a busy day/week/month, I was looking forward to relaxing and laughing away the stresses – and Hurley certainly delivered on

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way, shape or form ready to head back into reality. Alas, I had no choice. So with the strains of Toto’s Africa playing in my head (surely the theme song of the night), I trudged my way back home eagerly awaiting my next chance to escape reality. If you get the chance to experience a Ben Hurley stand up, please do yourself a favour and go. I guarantee you, it is worth every cent.

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ART

An Artist’s Journey at Monterey ■■By Therese Henkin

orks by award winning painter Russell Hollings will grace the walls of the Monterey Art Gallery this month. The exhibition, ‘An Artist’s Journey’ will feature past and present works from Hollings landscape and abstract collections. The figurative painter strives to capture the mood and atmosphere of a single moment, completing his paintings from intense observation in one sitting. “Light is constantly changing, so I look for immediate response of something, the way the light is falling on an object, the tonality, the

shapes, the forms. If you spend too long on it, as the light alters you lose that moment,” says Hollings. “I paint my immediate environment, pulling together the whole composition to create something beautiful.” His paintings are produced in ‘plein air’ or in his studio from sketches or drawings and from his memory and imagination. Hollings says that on average, he spends no more than two hours on a ‘plein air’ painting, and for those that take longer he returns on another day at the same time with similar lighting to not lose the essence of the moment. The artist spent his childhood in Papakura where he joined the local

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art group, and spent hours exploring the South Auckland landscape, from which he drew inspiration. The mainly self-taught artist says his most invaluable guidance came from Ida Else OBE where he learnt about tonal values, composition and how to mix and apply colours to any surface. Drawing inspiration from a number of artists, Hollings says his success and skill can be attributed to the dedication and time he puts into painting. “Being a good painter is not going to come by painting once month on a Sunday afternoon,” he says. “It’s about fitting life around painting... painting needs to always be a

Award-winning artist Russell Hollings’ artistic expressions on canvas will grace the walls of the Monterey Art Gallery this month. Times photo Wayne Martin

priority.” In his 50 year painting career, Hollings has showcased his work worldwide, receiving praise for his ability to capture the same scene in chang-

ing light in a truthful way. ‘An Artist’s Journey’ by Russell Hollings will be showing at the Monterey Art Gallery until August 25.

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HBH committed to village ■■By Kelly Teed

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BH Senior Living has taken over possession of Stevenson Village. The social housing complex hit headlines last year when it was put up for sale in October, raising concerns over what would happen to existing tenants. HBH Senior Living chief executive Bonnie Robinson says they purchased it because they wanted to ensure low cost housing for older people would remain in the Howick area. “We thought if a developer

Stevenson Village (centre of shot) is now owned by HBH Senior Living which is looking to improve the number of services and activities available on site. Photo supplied

bought it and housing was lost [then] you’ll never get it back in the Howick area.

“We are committed to keeping that level of social housing on site and everything is stay-

ing the same – we’re currently refurbishing some of the units that were vacant when we took possession and slowly filling them up with new tenants,” she said. Robinson said they are looking to improve the number of services and activities available on site and are encouraging tenants to think about what they’d like to see. Stevenson Village was established in 1997 and offers independent living apartments, rest home and hospital care facilities. It had a CV of more than $9 million in October.

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“The place has such a good vibe,” she says. As she settles into her new role, she is busy establishing a work plan, and familiarising herself with the businesses in Howick. “I am working on four to five events which need six to eight months of work in advance,” she says. “Then there is the day-to-day running and maintenance of the area — to make sure that the en-

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Students knit for a cause ■■By Therese Henkin A local school is hosting a knit-a-thon to help keep the community warm. The knit-a-thon is part of a new Student Volunteer Army (SVA) initiative to encourage volunteering and community work among primary school students. Room 22 from Our Lady Star of the Sea School has teamed up with the SVA to knit as many granny squares as they can, which will be stitched together at the end of the term to create blankets for those in need. The class, which only learnt how to knit last week, has already knitted more than 61 squares. They have recruited parents, teachers and community members to help donate knitted squares to the cause. The students spent a little time everyday knitting squares using wool donated by a parent. They hope to encourage many more volun-

Star of the Sea students spend time each day knitting squares to create blankets for those in need. Times photo Therese Henkin

teers to help knit squares through social media, the school website and their knitting event. ➤➤The knit-a-thon is on Friday, September 22 in the school hall. Contact knitting@ starofthesea.school.nz to donate squares.

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endy Dunn took over as manager of Howick Village Business Association three weeks ago and the noise and banging in the office that is being renovated hasn’t stopped as yet. She watched as they brought the roof down on the old facility — tucked away near Pakuranga and Howick Realty in Howick — to make it earthquake-proof. In the midst of all the repair work, there are piles of paper on the table that the 47-year-old is going through to familiarise herself with all the projects she is working on. Mrs Dunn is not new to town centre management. Having managed the Manurewa Town Centre and the town centre in Blockhouse Bay as well as being a consultant to other town centres, she brings with her a lot of experience. That apart, she owned and managed a garden centre with her husband for 10 years. She says she is glad she has come to a “town centre with good bones”.

vironment is well-kept. Elaborating on the troubleshooting maintenance work, she says: “It involves any council issues that needs attending to like loose cables, tripping hazards, or council buildings in disrepair that need attention.” She says she is also looking forward to actively collaborating with partners that include the Howick Historical Village and the Uxbridge Art Centre. Mrs Dunn admits that she has big shoes to fill. “Jenny Foster has been in this role for 10 years and had everything down to a pat,” she says of her predecessor who was a devoted advocate of Howick. Taking over the role that includes being an event champion and promoter of businesses in Howick, she says she is “looking at the big picture” as she works on the upcoming Midnight Madness to be held in November followed by the annual general meeting of the Howick Village Business Association. “I would like to have the town centre move productively and the Howick Business Association to do well.”

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■■By Kelly Teed “Kind of interesting, kind of not.” If I’d let my eight-year-old sister write this review of the Captain Festus McBoyle Travellin’ Variety Show, it would probably end there. Kids are a little too honest sometimes. To be fair, she’s never hugely been into pirates and if I’d been paying any attention whatsoever, I shouldn’t have been so surprised to discover she wasn’t all that impressed with my choice of Sunday activity at Uxbridge Arts & Culture Centre. I however, happened to quite enjoy the show. Old enough to understand the subtle adult jokes and yet still in touch enough with my inner child to enjoy the songs about life onboard a pirate ship

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– and even the odd tune about picking your nose. Some of the costumed cast out front greeted us and we were gifted some special treasure before

we headed inside and claimed a great floor spot front of stage. We were treated to pirate jokes for adults and children alike, interactive songs and encouraged to get up and move around to songs. As I glanced around at the laughter and enjoyment on the younger children’s faces, it was enough to make me reminisce of my carefree childhood years. As the show wound to a close, the Captain invited children to huddle in close to the stage and hear some tips of wisdom. Be nice to your parents “because they pay the bills”, be nice to your siblings and look after your grandparents because “they won’t be around forever.” Silly songs about nose picking aside – you can’t argue with some good old wisdom like that.

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OUR HOMES TODAY

Property Institute reassures Kiwis “We’ve been here before, many times – and we know what happens next”. Mr Church’s advice to homeowners is threefold: ■ Don’t panic – house prices aren’t going to collapse. While there may be small pockets of the country where prices drop a bit more dramatically history shows that Kiwi house prices tend to settle, rather than drop, at the end of each boom. You need to go back to the mid 70s to find the last serious collapse in Kiwi house prices – and that was driven by a series of factors that simply aren’t present in the current housing market. ■ If you don’t need to move anytime soon - current market prices are largely meaningless to you. Typically there can be as few as three years and as many as five years between Kiwi property booms – so if you’re not moving house you can safely ignore the next few years and wait it out until the next one comes

Howick Ward housing market The format of the monthly Times residential real estate table is different as the result of a change made to Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) reporting areas. The former Eastern Beaches figures are replaced following the boundaries of the Howick Ward. See detailed list at the bottom of the table. Percentage differences are from the same time the year before. As at July Howick Ward

Dwelling median price 2015 $932,000 2016 $1,145,000 2017 $1,055,000 Percentage change 2016 to 2017 — -8% Dwelling numbers sold 2015 209 2016 165 2017 130 Percentage change 2016 to 2017 — -21% Median days to sell 2015 32 2016 33 2017 38 Percentage change 2016 to 2017 — +15% National sales

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– market share percentages in brackets

Under $500,000 2016 3583 (49.4) 2017 2615 (47.8) Percentage change 2016 to 2017 — -27% $500,000-$749,999 2016 1741 (24.0) 2017 1478 (27.0) Percentage change 2016 to 2017 — -15% $750,000-$999,999 2016 925 (12.8) 2017 674 (12.3) Percentage change 2016 to 2017 — -27% $1 million plus 2016 1002 (13.8) 2017 708 (12.9)

Percentage change 2016 to 2017 — -29% TOTAL 2016 2017

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AREAS REPRESENTED IN THE HOWICK WARD FIGURES ARE: Botany Downs, Bucklands Beach, Burswood, Clover Park, Cockle Bay, Dannemora, East Tamaki, East Tamaki Heights, Eastern Beach, Farm Cove, Flat Bush, Golﬂands, Goodwood Heights, Half Moon Bay, Highland Park, Howick, Huntington Park, Mellons Bay, Northpark, Pakuranga, Pakuranga Heights, Shamrock Park, Shelly Park, Somerville, Sunnyhills, Totara Park. Source: Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ)

along. Which it will. ■ If you do need to sell soon - try and time the sale of your home to coincide with the purchase of your next one. Unless you bought your current home in the last six months you’ve probably done better out of capital growth than any small variation in value caused by the softening market – but you can further minimise this by buying and selling at the same time. If you’re selling for a little less – you’ll also be buying for a little less. Mr Church says the speed at which the market takes off again will be determined by decisions of the incoming Government, the Reserve Bank, trading banks, and councils - and he predicts the following: ■ Changes to immigration targets won’t solve the housing crisis. Regardless of who wins the election – immigration targets are probably going to be lowered. If Nationals wins, lowering those targets will be part of the price of a coalition with NZ First. If Labour wins, the same applies – and they’re also wedded to their own campaign commitments to lower targets. This will slow down the pressure on housing – but it won’t solve it as the backlog is already around 40,000 homes in Auckland alone. ■ The LVR restrictions will come off at some stage over the next 12 to 18 months. The incoming Governor of the Reserve Bank will probably ease, or drop, the restrictions on home buyers – but will be ready to clamp them back on if prices look to be getting out of hand again. ■ Bank Mortgage Lending restrictions are here for a while. The current ‘rationing’ of mortgage lending, by Banks, is being driven by a mix of Australian Banking regulations and a desire to create a more ‘sustainable’ mortgage market where lending matches the availability of funds from New Zealand depositors. Expect this to continue for a while – although it would only take a change in policy by one Bank deciding to aggressively chase market share and this could quickly change. ■ Mortgage interest rates are still on the way up – but not as quickly. While there is still an expectation that mortgage interest rates will increase – the consensus on the trajectory of that increase is longer.

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Deadline is August 23 Time is running out for people wanting to make voting easy in the September 23 general election. Around 450,000 eligible New Zealanders still haven’t enrolled to vote and more than half of them are under 30. “Make voting easy this year by getting your enrolment sorted now,” says Alicia Wright, chief electoral officer. “Enrol by 23 August and you’ll be sent an EasyVote pack at the start of the voting period. It gives you everything you need to make voting easy, including your personalised EasyVote card.” The Commission is encouraging young and first-time voters in particular to get enrolled by August 23. “Your EasyVote pack is especially important if it’s your first time voting, because it gives you all the information you need in one handy place – a list of candidates and parties, and addresses and opening hours of all advance and election day voting places,” says Ms Wright. “Enrol now, and make voting easy.” The deadline to be

included on the printed electoral roll, which is used in voting places and for sending out EasyVote packs, is Wednesday 23 August. Anyone enrolled after August 23 will have to cast a special declaration vote. “You can still enrol right up until the day before election day, including at any advance voting place,” says Ms Wright, “but you’ll need to make a special vote.” “A special vote takes a bit longer and means filling in an extra form. That’s why we encourage people to get enrolled now. We want to make voting as easy as possible for everyone.” “Enrolling is easy. Voters can freetext their name and address to 3676, get a form from a PostShop or call Freephone 0800-36-7656. People can also enrol or update their details online at www.elections.org.nz.”

➤ Community notices Ladies Probus

The Ladies Probus Club of Howick Central will meet on Friday, August 25 at 10 am at Nixon Hall, Sale Street, Howick. The speaker is Melissa Davies who is a journalist and reporter for TV3. We are keen to increase our membership so any women wishing to join a group of like-minded ladies are invited to come and join. We have mini groups who knit for children, movie and walking groups and a library and organised trips. Phone Heather 274-4747.

Zonta’s 30th birthday

Zonta Club of east Auckland will host the Annual Awards ceremony and celebrate its 30th birthday on October 27 from 6.30pm-9pm at Blue Room, Howick Little Theatre. Guest speaker Trudy van Stee. A drink and canapes will be served. Ticket $25, student $15.

U3A Ormiston meeting

Join us at our U3A Ormiston meeting on Thursday, August 24 at 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, cnr of Flat Bush School Road and Murphy’s Road. Everyone is welcome, admission is free and morning tea is provided. Guest speaker Andrew Bayly will talk on ‘Walking to the North Pole’. Richard Paxman will also talk about his UK National Service experiences. Contact: Peter on 272- 4479 or email: ormistonu3a@gmail.com.

Public meeting

The Botany & Pakuranga Labour Party Campaigns are hosting a public meeting “The State of Healthcare in Auckland” with the Labour Party spokesperson for Health, Dr David Clark on Wednesday, August 23 at Edgewater College at 7-9pm. All are welcome.

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Mental wellness group

Grow 12-step support group meets Monday’s 7pm at Highland Park House, 47 Aviemore Drive. If you have a mental health issue, an emotional problem or just want to observe a group, then just come along. Visit www.grow.org.nz Phone Allen 5285052 or text 022 194 6744.

Cooking demo Ag Day

Brookby School Ag Day will be held on Sunday September 24. Each year, students have a school crèche for the Ag Day animals so that they too can come to school on a daily basis and the children can be fully responsible for all their feeds and care. The Ag Day is a great finale for all the children’s hard work and there are lots of stalls, games and food available to make it a really fun day out for people to attend.

Women’s Fellowship

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women invite you to our meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 7.30 pm, St Anne’s Parish Hall, Manurewa. Topic: Joy – John 10:10. Come and share a cuppa, friendship and encouragement. Phone Grace on 577-3479.

Howick Plunket Knitters If anyone has yarn to donate to Howick Plunket Knitters and would like it to be collected, please phone Janet on 535-4039. If you would like to join our friendly group phone Janet. We meet on the first Friday in the month at the Howick Information Centre.

Healthy Cooking, demonstration and tasting. Sunday, September 10, 1-2pm at ABC Christian Books. No charge. Call Christine 277 8543 or email health@ eacsda.co.nz for more information.

Meet the candidates

Pakuranga Chinese Association is organising a meet your election candidates meeting at Te Tuhi Arts Centre, Reeves Road, Pakuranga on August 30 from 12.30-2pm. The Pakuranga Chinese Association will host a meeting for different political party candidates for the Pakuranga seat to answer questions affecting people in Pakuranga. All are welcome.

RSA women’s meeting

Howick RSA Women’s Section are holding their monthly meeting at the club on Friday August 25, 10am. Come along with a friend and enjoy a cuppa before we start. Trading table available with fresh veges and food. Look forward to seeing you there. Phone Bev 534-9285. This is a free community noticeboard for non-profit groups. Please email notices to bot@ times.co.nz. While every effort is made to run the notices, volume and space restrictions may mean events may not run. Where publication of a notice is time-critical, groups should consider paying for a classified advertisement to ensure placement.

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Thanks for your assistance I was knocked over by a car, out running, on Wednesday, July 29 on Bucklands Beach Road, by the Laings Road intersection. I would like to thank those people who came to my assistance. I would especially like to thank the couple in a nearby house who took me in and kept me warm while the ambulance came, a gentleman who stopped and assisted and the lady teacher who went back to where I had my car parked to get my mobile phone so I could contact family. The St John’s Paramedics were really great. They were caring and efficient and got me sorted and off to the emergency clinic. I was a bit out of it during the episode, so took no contacts and remember no names. So I do hope some of you can read this and know how much I appreciate your help and kindness. Fran Griffiths

Labour is strong and present After reading this (Letter to the Editor, July 27) I can’t let this sit, it makes me angry to read that this is how the opposition is perceived here. Firstly, all of us are volunteers including the candidates who are standing. No-one is paid to oppose or campaign except those who are already an MP. Labour in Pakuranga and Botany have done a number of press releases and articles, many of which

Disgusting rubbish and pollution in Lloyd Elsmore stream.

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This needs to be sorted Re disgusting rubbish in Lloyd Elsmore stream. These photos were taken last week on a local Probus walk behind Highland Park Community haven’t been published. Jami-Lee Ross is incumbent and has a regular column which is fine and the Labour Party has had a few articles that made it to print. We are aware a Green candidate has been recently selected to run in this electorate as well as a candidate from the Maori Party. There will be debates coming up, open (for the public) to attend to meet the candidates. On the last note it has been that way for 30 years and last year Labour put up a large group of candidates for local board positions in this area

House heading back towards Pakuranga College. We would like to see it cleaned up. Surely some department in council is responsible for our parks for the first time ever. We are here, available to hear concerns and not going anywhere. Maurice Williamson got into Pakuranga on the second time I voted and holding the electorate for that length of time allowed the National Party to set up a strong base. Tania Mahoney Campaign Manager and Secretary Pakuranga Labour

A plea to NZ Post

Us old folk still like writing letters and sending birthday cards and to do that we have to drive several

and waterways. Not long ago we had a guest speaker at Probus who described the appalling situation all the waterways and estuaries in Auckland kilometres to the only depository in the middle of Howick. In so doing we drive at 40km/h leaving a trail of angry motorists and fossil fumes and then fill up a desperately in short supply parking space probably hitting someone’s door as our arthritic legs endeavour to extract us from the car’s poorlydesigned interior – all of which could have been avoided if letter depositories had been placed at the entrance of Countdown and New World. Surely you must have plenty of old boxes lying round. Some retirement

are facing. Birdlife is decreasing and the fish and shellfish life are severely depleted – caused by the pollution. Lyn Chapman villages might also benefit from similar strategically-placed letter depositories. If you don’t I shall incite all septuagenarians and octogenarians en masse to drive in formation up and down Picton Street at a leisurely 30 km/h until such required letter depositories are strategically placed. After all, we are your prime customers (probably the only ones left) without whom one’s patronage New Zealand Post would no longer exist. Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay

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BOTANY DOWNS SCHOOL We are looking for a registered teacher to begin in Term 4 this year to take over from an established year 3 class until the end of the year. This is a fixed term position and would suit an enthusiastic teacher, who would enjoy working in a supportive and collaborative environment at a leading local school. A job share would be a consideration. Please send your written applications, including the names of at least two referees, to the Acting Principal, Vicki Parkins c/- Botany Downs School 35 Mirrabooka Ave Howick Or email vickip@botanydowns.school.nz Applications close on Friday 1 September 2017

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Botany Downs Secondary College is a co-educational state secondary college with over 1900 students through Year 9 to Year 13. We are a future-focused modern learning environment that is dynamic, challenging and rewarding. We are currently seeking a full time salaried permanent Business Manager who reports directly to the Principal and the Board of Trustees. It is a finance-focused role, with responsibility for the effective management of the school’s key non-teaching functions including finance, administration and school assets. You will work closely with all support staff and teachers, the Board, Parents and other relevant community stakeholders to facilitate the smooth running of the school from a business perspective. You will also manage a diverse range of projects in support of the Principal. You will possess strong financial/accounting skills, together with a proven track record of success in a team environment. Thorough organisational skills and a focus on achieving results are essential, along with strong commercial acumen, sound judgement, confidentiality and time management. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to be an innovative problem solver and strategic thinker are also critical to the role. The salary is reflective of the role and responsibility. For full details, responsibilities and requirements of both positions and an Application Form please visit our school website: http://www.bdsc.school.nz/our-college/job-vacancies/ Applications (CV, Cover Letter and Application Form) should be emailed to: t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz * Applications for Enrolment Officer close Mon 21 August 2017 * Applications for Business Manager close Thurs 31 August 2017.

RECEPTION/SALES/TRAINEE PART TIME OPTICAL ASSISTANT

GLASSES, CONTACT LENSES, CUSTOMER SERVICES If these interest you, then you could be interested in a part time position in our Pakuranga Practice for approx 20 hours a week , BUT must be able to cover for staff if on leave or sick. You would be involved in the sales of eyewear, assist clients with their visual needs, together with minor repairs and adjustment of glasses. Office and administration duties will also be involved. Full training will be provided. The successful applicant must be self motivated, have the desire to learn new skills, have excellent communication skills, willingness to multitask, be well presented and be able to do fine near work. This is a part time position weekend hours involved. For further details contact Alice on 576 4769 Please post CV to: PO Box 51 352, Pakuranga or email to: ltboptom@gmail.com or deliver to our practice, 125 Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga Mall, next door to Pakuranga Post Shop. Lowes Taaffe & Bhikoo Optometrist

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ENROLMENT OFFICER

Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for a versatile, enthusiastic and team-focused Enrolments Officer who is required full time, term time only from 8:00am to 4:00pm daily. The Enrolment Officer will maintain accurate and up to date records of enrolment enquiries, applications and confirmations, as well as details of waiting lists, both for the present and future years, and is indirectly involved in the marketing and promotion of our College. As one of the first points of contact for our College, the Enrolment Officer will be professional, efficient and have a friendly, helpful manner and excellent communication skills.

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Required for busy Pakuranga workshop. $25-30 per hour, great team and conditions. Phone Scott or Steve On 09 577 0024 or 0274 533 250

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We are seeking a full time Assistant Caretaker for our school. Duties will include a variety of maintenance activities around the school. The successful applicant will have good handyman skills, be reliable, presentable and relate well to young people and adults. Applicants will be required to complete a police check. Hours of work will be: Mondays 1pm to 5pm Tuesdays – Fridays 9am to 5.30pm Saturdays 8am to 12 noon Please send your CV and a covering letter to Mike Stanghan, Business Manager: mike.stanghan@howick.school.nz Applications close on Friday 18 August.

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Experienced fitter/ turner wanted for East Tamaki engineering company. Full time role. Immediate start. Please send CV to: office@tandarra.co.nz

Assistant Caretaker

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We have a part time / casual position for a person to assist with selling boats and jet skis. This position would suit a semi-retired person. The successful applicant will be required to work 3-4 days per week, including weekends. Must have a NZ Drivers Licence, sales back ground, be active and have a bright and cheerful attitude. Please phone Sam on 021444235 or email: sam@woodbinemarine.co.nz

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Please direct any inquiries to Mr Andrew Mackenzie, Deputy Principal, at andrew.mackenzie@macleans. school.nz or phone 535 2620 extension 850.

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Please send a covering letter and CV, with the names of three referees who may be contacted, to Byron.Bentley@macleans.school.nz or by post to The Principal, Macleans College, Private Bag 94201, Howick, Auckland 2145.

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Non-teaching position for the leadership and management of the school’s extensive extra-curricular sporting programme. A proactive professional with experience of working with high performance athletes is desired. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. Salary will reflect the importance of this position. For further information regarding the school please see the school website www.macleans.school.nz and (under Teachers, Staff Vacancies) a link to the job description.

We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and innovative person to work as a permanent full time Property Officer within the school. This is a permanent position, 40 hours per week for 52 weeks of the year with annual leave taken during the term breaks. The position involves a wide variety of indoor and outdoor duties including care of the school gardens, minor maintenance, security and other property responsibilities. You may be required to work some weekends and evenings. Past experience working in a school environment will be an advantage. Salary and annual leave are set according to the Caretakers and Cleaners Collective Agreement. For further information, an application form and position description please email: ayoung@mhjc.school.nz or phone: 09-2777 881 The commencement date is negotiable. Applications close at 3pm on Friday 25 August 2017.

Wanted by reputable, modern workshop in Howick. You may be a new Apprentice and/or have some experience in the industry and are wanting to further your career. Reliable and eager to learn. Driver’s licence and NZ Residency essential. To apply submit CV to: vee.f.elle@gmail.com

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We are looking to employ a motivated, enthusiastic person to work at a local fishing gear shop, 5 days a week. Call Peter at 021 565 631

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Pigeon Mountain Primary School Fixed term Year 3 teacher (NZ Registered) needed for Term 4 2017 (16th October to 15th December 2017) to cover a teacher on refreshment leave. CV and letter of application with 2 referees to the Principal, Ian Dickinson iand@pigeon-mountain.school.nz Closes Friday 25th August

SITUATIONS VACANT

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Is required for a busy wholesale/retail bakery based in Pakuranga. Hours of work are Friday mornings 4.30am7.30am. Applicants must have a full NZ drivers licence, be confident driving a large manual van and have a reasonable level of fitness as some heavy lifting is involved. Above all you must be reliable, punctual and possess a can do attitude. If this sounds like you please email your CV and cover letter to info@wildwheat.co.nz attn Brian

Formosa Golf Resort is seeking a Chef’s Assistant to join their team. If you have at least 1 year’s experience in a commercial kitchen with some knowledge of pastry and baking, this may be the role for you. You will have basic cooking and communication skills, be hardworking and available to work long hours, weekends, late nights and early mornings. You must have reliable transport and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and a police check. If you are interested, call on 022 405 4798 and send your CV to chef@formosa.co.nz

Hauraki is a progressive group of 6 x Panelshops specialising in late model collision repair. Our East Tamaki branch is seeking an Office Administrator to work Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. This role is our customer interface and will include administration, reception and customer service. The ability to work independently and show initiative is vital. The suitable applicant must have good communication and time management skills and be comfortable working in an automotive workshop environment. A knowledge of accounts and MYOB or similar would be preferred. This is a salaried role in the $35-40k range. You will also need excellent English, be fully computer literate and have great interpersonal skills and personal presentation. Please email your CV to: greg@haurakipanel.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7820 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Buff. 7, Armadillo. 8, Eddy. 9, Stag. 10, Gown. 11, Drew. 14, Inspection. 16, Flashlight. 19, Echo. 22, Asia. 24, Turn. 25, Keen. 26, Hibernian. 27, Apse. Down - 1, Bread. 2, Fudge. 3, Gratis. 4, Haggle. 5, Ling. 6, Slowcoach. 12, Realistic. 13, Wits. 15, Tote. 17, Litany. 18, German. 20, Cheap. 21, Ounce. 23, Aver. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7820 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Nips. 7, De-stroy-ed. 8, Be-at. 9, Will. 10, K-nit. 11, Etna (rev.). 14, Registered. 16, Lots of time. 19, Rods. 22, Miss. 24, I-o-ta. 25, Ti-er (rev.). 26, Deter-gent. 27, Left. Down - 1, No-b-le. 2, Plain. 3, Seeing. 4, Stalls. 5, Look. 6, Delivered. 12, Theo-r-is-ed. 13, Arms. 15, Ew-er. 17, Fr-inge. 18, In-tent. 20, Olive (anag.). 21, Sp-r-at. 23, Shed.

RUGBY LEAGUE

Success for Hornets

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he Under 12-13 Restricted Howick Hornets Team came from behind in their Grand Final on Sunday, August 13 to knock out the Hibiscus Coast Raiders 28-20 and cement their place as the Auckland Rugby League Under 12-13 Restricted 2017 Champions. The team have had a very solid

season with only one loss all year. A special congratulations to coach Zalman Ramsay on this achievement, backed by team manager Shelley Brown. Zalman Ramsay’s dedication and commitment to this team has been second to none. This year’s team comprised the

following boys: Kyan Brown, Toaiti Ramsay, Malaehi Vaifale, Nathan Ripia, Matthew Diamond, Kodi Moses, Jay T Tonga, Jayden Morrison, Braye Holmes, Daniel Howell, Kees Jones, Travis Keenan, Noah Page, Sonny Kahui, Noah Marshall, Xavier Holloway, Mathiaous Noble, Noah Priest.

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Fencibles remain unbeaten It was a tough match against a spirited Ngongotaha side who were among a small handful of teams to go ahead of them in the match. The final score was 3-1 to the Fencibles First XI.Reminiscent of the away trip to Ngongotaha earlier in the year, Fencibles went into the changing rooms at half time again having had most the possession but still behind on the scoreboard. A big lift in the second half saw goals to Jarrod www.times.co.nz Young, Scott Booker and a worldy from Jack Allen to seal Check online for the latest sporting the win. The result keeps Fencibles top of the table and still pictures available for purchase unbeaten in 20 games.

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OPINION

Young guns ready to fire A

safo Aumua, Caleb Clarke and Will Jordon are three classy superstars from the world champion NZ Under 20 rugby team capable of making a huge impact in this year’s Mitre 10 championship. All have the x-factor that distinguishes the exhilarating play of Dane Coles, Rieko Ioane and Barrett brothers, Beauden and Jordie. At 1.77m tall and 108kg, former St Pat’s Silverstream juggernaut hooker Aumua has explosive speed and strength which he demonstrated in scoring three tries for Wellington against Northland last year. This year he proved he is even better when scoring a swag more in this year’s U20 World Cup triumph in Georgia, including another hat-trick in the devastating 64-17 final win against England. With Ricky Riccitelli deservedly included in the All Blacks squad this week following another head injury to Coles, Wellington are incredibly well served for hookers. When fit and free from his concussion, Coles is the world’s best. But with more experience and improvement with his throwing, expect Aumua to seriously challenge him. He’s that good. Son of a gun Caleb Clarke looks set to make a huge impact for Auckland in what promises to be an intriguing

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Asafo Aumua is one of three remarkable players from the NZ U20s to look out for in the Mitre 10 champs this year. Photo YouTube

Mitre 10 championship. Fast and strong, Clarke is a prolific try-scorer and sprint champion whose style mirrors that of father, Eroni, who was a star for Graham Henry’s Auckland Colts team before he graduated to All Black honours. Caleb captained Mt Albert Grammar to the national secondary schools title last year and, like fellow Mt. Albert Old Boys Bryan Williams and Rieko Ioane, is equally proficient

at centre and wing. Classy fullback Jordan is a product of Christchurch Boys High and scored 19 tries in 11 games for the First XV last year. This year the 19-year-old added four tries for Christchurch against his school’s Old Boys at senior level and has signed a two-year Mitre 10 contract with Tasman, the province of David Havili, who this week joined the All Black squad after Jordie Bar-

rett was side-lined for the season with a shoulder injury. Although Havili reserved his best games for the champion Crusaders as a fullback, he was named as a midfielder in the Tasman squad, presumably to make way for Jordan. With Ben Smith planning to limit his test appearances this season after suffering concussion and inner ear problems, Jordie Barrett will miss a great opportunity to further con-

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solidate his place as fullback. However there are still plenty of options other than Smith and Havili with Israel Dagg, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie and Nehe MilnerSkudder all having shown form at fullback. Meanwhile, dissatisfied with their performance in tying the series against the British and Irish Lions, the All Blacks will seek to improve against an Australian team they have repeatedly whipped in recent years. However, the Aussies have made a smart move in promoting the impressive Michael Hooper to skipper and they have had a lot longer to prepare as a squad. Having had limited game time since rupturing his Achilles tendon at the Rio Olympics and serving suspension for being sent off against the Lions, Sonny Bill Williams needs to silence his critics with a strong performance akin to that he showed in the Blues triumph against the Lions. With strong competition for midfield berths, he still has something to prove.

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