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he fourth victim in last month’s fatal Flat Bush fire was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at the Manukau Memorial Gardens.

Refugee Council of New Zealand secretary Kaileshan “Kailesh” Thanabalasingham escaped the December 22 blaze and was being kept in an induced coma at Middlemore Hospital.

He passed away just before 7am on Friday morning due to pneumonia.

The 47-year-old escaped from his family home by jumping out of the window, onto the roof and across the neighbour’s fence but was severely burned.

His 11-year-old daughter and 69-year-old father-in-law managed to escape.

His funeral comes 20 days after that of his son, wife and mother-in-law.

Family spokeswoman, barrister Deborah Manning, told the New Zealand Herald the family is devastated and have asked for privacy.

She said family were with Mr Thanabalasingham when he died.

The fire claimed the lives of his son Bareth Kailesh (5), wife Bhamini Theiventhiran (39) and mother-in-law Umadhevi Theiventhiran (66).

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Botany by-election 2017

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our neighbours are your first relatives. That’s what my dad used to tell me,” says by-election candidate Nivedita Sharma Vij. It’s a sentiment she does her best to live by, and has now become the driving force behind her campaign to be the newest elected member of the Howick Local Board for the Botany subdivision.

A New Zealand-registered nutritionist by profession, Mrs Sharma Vij loves to run nutrition consultations, diabetes prevention and management workshops, quizzes and cooking demonstrations.

The 42-year-old was appointed a Justice of the Peace in May 2015, and currently fulfils her role working Tuesday evenings at the Ormiston College Service Desk and Thursday

evenings at the Botany Library Service Desk.

She’s the only by-election candidate with no billboards on display, citing the importance of road safety as her primary reason.

No billboard, no reason to take your eyes off the road, she says.

Instead, Mrs Sharma Vij has been visiting community groups, campaigning on social media, encouraging people to voice their concerns through the online Have your Say group, connecting with Botany residents through Neighbourly, and interacting with locals in public parks and residential homes.

Following the loss of her 16-yearold daughter, Mrs Sharma Vij decided to put her name forward for the position, to carry forward her legacy, and honour the wishes of her daughter.

“My daughter had always been

an inspiration,” she says, “and encouraged me to hold a public office so I could promote fairness and accountability for all residents of the community.”

Despite the recent tragedy, Mrs Sharma Vij says she feels wellplaced to accept the responsibility that the position entails.

The Botany resident moved to New Zealand from India in 2002, and took up a job working at McDonald’s for three weeks to improve her English dialect and pronunciation before interning at Middlemore Hospital and pursuing her dream to work in the health sector.

If elected, Mrs Sharma Vij says she’s more concerned with addressing the needs and desires of the community than blindly reinforcing her own plans.

“If you’re in a position or have a platform, you’re there to serve,”

Nivedita Sharma Vij is motivated by helping others and longs to see the community act as a welloiled support network.

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she says, “so it’s not about doing what matters to me personally. It’s about what matters to our community, and to our people. People are part of community.”

She does have a few ideas up her sleeve, though.

Mrs Sharma Vij wants to see better transportation solutions for East Auckland, and good-quality public facilities on offer for the community.

She wants to make services people-centred, and put her Accredited Commission of Financial Literacy knowledge to use by examining existing policies, to

assess whether they are functional for today, and more importantly, for tomorrow.

Mostly, she’s ready to listen, with high hopes the community she loves to serve is ready to talk – and no doubt, to vote.

“It comes down to the importance of connecting with people... appreciating the good times, and walking with them through the problems they face with a solution-based approach. If we can do that, we’ll be alright.”

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“I’m very concerned about crime – it’s a big issue,” says Mr Yap. “A lot of people don’t report it when it happens, and that’s something I want to change.”

He’s also advocating for Kuan Yap integrated transport solutions, but says if there’s one thing he could work on, it would be the improvement of public facilities.

Mr Yap says he would love to see the addition of a swimming pool in Botany, a digital technology library in Ormiston, an international stage for performers, and a community hall, or meeting place for all nationalities and religions.

“People want places to go and activities to do. We live in a multicultural area, and we need facilities that are comfortable for everyone.

“That’s one of the reasons I want to run. Botany is a newfound area.

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but no cash was taken from the premises.

The store re-opened on Wednesday morning.

Police say the offenders left the scene in two silver vehicles, and are urging anyone with information to contact Counties Manukau Police on 261-1300. ➤ To provide information anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on freephone 0800 555 111.

e’s a vegetarian who loves travelling, reading, and serving the community.

Remuera resident Kuan Yap is one of seven candidates stepping up to contest the open seat on the Howick Local Board for the Botany subdivision by-election, after a friend suggested he should put his name forward.

Born in Malaysia, the 59-year-old moved to New Zealand in 1988, and took up a voluntary position as a Chinese Telephone Counsellor with Lifeline.

“When I first moved here, I noticed quite a few people were lonely, and struggling, so when I saw the advertisement for Chinese Lifeline phone operators in the paper, I decided to give it a go.”

For almost two years, Mr Yap dedicated a few hours after his normal working day to speak with callers, only stopping because his business commitments increased.

He also worked on a semivoluntary basis with Youthline, served as a Trustee of the Chinese Mental Health Consultation Services Trust and served as the Chair of the Finance Committee of

the Auckland Justices of the Peace Association, after being appointed a Justice of the Peace in 2004.

Community comes first, says Mr Yap, who was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal in 2012 for services to the community, and is a committee member of the Remuera Residents Association.

With twenty years experience building and maintaining an extensive client base after kickstarting his own accounting firm in 1997, Mr Yap believes his financial experience will prove a significant asset to the board, helping to ensure cost-effective decisions are made with ratepayers in mind.

Despite not living in the Botany electorate zone, the father-of-two says he knows and understands the East Auckland community, often hosting client meetings and attending voluntary commitments in the area.

If Mr Yap wins the seat, he’s keen to minimise crime rates, by educating people on the importance of reporting crime and what they can do to prevent it.

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he children’s wear chain Pumpkin Patch will shut its doors for the last time in just a few weeks.

The receivers have announced the closure of further Pumpkin Patch and Charlie & Me stores in New Zealand and Australia. head office is in East Tamaki and there is a store in Botany. A further 68 stores will close this week with the loss of up to 560 jobs. In addition, two earthquake-damaged stores that are currently closed will not be reopening.

Receiver Neale Jackson said that further closures had been signalled in late November 2016 when the decision was made to wind down the business after it failed to attract a potential buyer.

“We have successfully traded stores through the traditional holiday period and

stock levels are now considerably reduced,” Mr Jackson said.

The balance of stock will be consolidated in the remaining stores as the receivership enters its final phase. “All Pumpkin Patch staff are aware that the business is closing down and that stores will gradually close as stock is sold,” Mr Jackson said.

Staff have been advised of impending closure dates and have access to EAP support (counselling) services. They will receive holiday pay, outstanding wages and other preferential entitlements (up to the statutory cap in NZ). “As a result, head office staff have also been given notice that their employment will be coming to an end progressively over the coming weeks,” Mr Jackson said.

“This has been a very difficult time for all

The balance of stock will be consolidated in the remaining stores as the receivership enters its final phase.

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Pumpkin patch staff. We acknowledge and thank them for continuing to work diligently to see the closure process through.”

The remaining 56 stores will close as and when stock is sold, through to mid-February.

Stuff last month reported Pumpkin Patch owes its bank nearly $60 million and its unsecured creditors another $13.2m. A receivers’ report by Brendon Gibson and Neale Jackson of KordaMentha shows the children’s clothing company, which was put into receivership in October, owed $59.5m, chiefly to the ANZ. Preferred creditors, largely the 1600 staff it employed in the lead-up to its receivership, were still owed $2.7m by Pumpkin Patch.

Inland Revenue had not submitted a claim yet, said Stuff.

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Did council arborists cut a tree down as act of retribution?

■■By Farida Master Council workers who were asked to prune a tree instead cut it down after an apparent “cheeky” exchange with a concerned resident.

It prompted the resident Graham Pilgrim to contact the Howick Local Board.

A strongly worded letter addressed to Local Board members from Mr Pilgrim, president of the East Park Resident’s Association, Golflands, got Peter Young, the newly elected board member of the Botany subdivision, wanting to nip the problem in the bud.

The very next day Mr Young knocked on Mr Pilgrim’s door.

Mr Pilgrim was livid that a cherry blossom tree in full bloom standing outside his home in East Park had been chopped down.

Talking to the Times Mr Pilgrim narrates the sequence of events.

“It was a wet October afternoon that I spotted the council arborists pruning trees around the East Park area.”

Later in the day Mr Pilgrim approached the arborists and asked

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them to prune the cherry blossom tree outside his home, “that had some deadwood on the top”.

“And seeing that they were parked on the yellow line, I may have cheekily pointed it out to them,” he said.

In response to the pruning request Mr Pilgrim was told that the

tree will be pruned “in accordance with council’s specifications”.

“I was being a little flippant and said ‘so is the mayor going to come and check the specifications?’ ” In hindsight he admits: “I may have incited it. It may be retribution.”

“Within minutes of our conversation they were outside my home pruning branches and before I realised what had happened, they had chopped off the entire tree,” he said.

“I was absolutely flabbergasted. I couldn’t believe what they had just done that considering the lower branches appeared healthy, and in full bloom,” he says.

On realising how upset Mr Pilgrim was, Mr Young thought the best way to solve the problem would be to gift him a new cherry blossom tree.

“Coincidentally, I had bought seven cherry blossom trees for my garden, and had a spare one,” says Mr Young.

“I suggested the idea at the Howick Local Board meeting so that we can quickly resolve the problem and move on.

“Given the current situation, Graham has to wait for a year (until next season’s planting) and the tree which would cost $30 would probably cost the council $300.”

Mr Pilgrim responded: “While I do appreciate Mr Young dropping in to find out how he can help, we have to follow council procedure and wait for one more year. ” Ross Webster, acting team leader operational management and maintenance at Auckland Council told Mr Pilgrim in a letter that the tree in question was assessed by a contracted arborist and found to be in “serious decline and partially dead”.

“As you said in your email, the top branches were dead which is a very bad sign in any tree. The amount of bloom on the tree would have been in direct response to the stress it was under,” Mr Webster said.

“Unfortunately in these cases it is best to remove the tree completely.

In most circumstances trees that are removed will be replaced.”

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y-election packs are being mailed out this week and voting begins today for the Howick Local Board Botany subdivision by-election, encompassing Flat Bush, East Tamaki, East Tamaki Heights and Ormiston.

The by-election follows the resignation of local board member Lucy Schwaner.

Next Friday (February 3), the Times will host a candidate debate at the Botany Library, giving those running in the byelection a chance to discuss the issues facing our community.

Everyone is welcome at the event, which will run from 6.30pm-7.30pm, and there will be a chance to ask questions of the candidates. There are 36,000 enrolled electors in the subdivision, including around 200 new voters who turned 18 since the main local body elections were held three months ago.

“All eligible voters should

have received their voting packs by the beginning of next week and have until noon on Friday, February 17 to get them back to us by mail using the prepaid envelopes provided, or by dropping them at a ballot box,” says electoral officer Dale Ofsoske.

Any person within the electoral area who has not registered to vote may still do so by requesting a special vote.

Ballot boxes and special votes will be available from January 26 to February 17 at: ➤➤Botany Library, Level 1, Sunset Terrace, Botany Town Centre ➤➤The Electoral Office, Independent Election Services Ltd, Level 2, 198 Federal Street, Auckland All completed voting documents must be in the hands of the electoral officer or an electoral official by noon, Friday, February 17. There are seven candidates standing in the by-

election: 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). More information about the candidates, the voting process, the electoral boundaries and other general information about the by-election is available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil. govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/ HowCouncilWorks/Elections/ Pages/Howickby-election.aspx or at showyourlove.co.nz.

Residents who want to vote in the Howick Local Board Botany subdivision by-election can see if they live at an eligible address by checking the Botany subdivision map on the Auckland Council website, or at: www. showyourlove.co.nz. ➤➤Debate held at Botany Library: Level 1 Sunset Terrace, Botany Town Centre

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he founder of the Unmask Palm Oil campaign and recent University of Auckland Business graduate Ben Dowdle has been awarded a prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship to China.

Ben, from Howick, received conjoint Bachelor of Arts and Commerce degrees this year and will complete a one-year residential masters programme in Beijing with a focus on global leadership in the 21st century geopolitical environment.

Ben is the first New Zealander to become a Schwarzman Scholar.

Only 200 are awarded each year to the world’s most talented young leaders, with the aim of building stronger links between China and a rapidly changing world.

At just 22, he is already a noted social and environmental entrepreneur whose work to make labelling of palm oil mandatory throughout Australasia has garnered widespread attention and accolades.

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“It’s incredibly rewarding to be able to pass on the lessons of leadership to a new group of our future leaders,” says Ben. Having already spent time in China and in the process of learning Mandarin, Ben says the opportunities afforded by the Schwarzman Scholarship are significant.

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“It has enormous potential as the world’s most populous country, and as it opens to the world and becomes wealthier it will play an increasingly prominent role in the world,” says Ben, whose interest in the country was sparked by the Politics paper, “China and the World”.

Ben will specialise in either public policy or business and economics during his scholarship year, which begins in August 2017.

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who drop their children off at the kindy don’t like looking at the mess that is at their front gate.

They must drop this rubbish off in the dead of night as it’s always there fist thing in the morning.

Come on people - if you have to sneak out in the dead of night to dispose of your rubbish then you know that it is wrong. Clean up your own act!

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Trump protestors wasting time To the anti-Trump protestors holding up traffic in Auckland and throughout NZ and who wasted their time on Saturday, it would have been better use of your time watching the inauguration and truly understanding what the day means for America.

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TIMESWORD

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he troubled upmarket supermarket brand Nosh – which has a store in Pakuranga – has been given a little leeway by its bank involving the sale of the business or winding the business down.

NZX-listed Veritas Investments, which owns Nosh Group, this week announced ANZ had agreed to extend delivery of a proposal until January 31.

Over the Christmas / New Year period, Veritas received a number of approaches from potential purchasers of Nosh. Veritas said its board is currently in discussions with several parties in relation to a potential sale of Nosh.

The company announced in September that it had entered into an arrangement with ANZ in relation to the group’s banking facilities, the terms of which have since been formalised by the group’s entry into a revised facility in October.

The revised bank facility agreement contains a number of undertakings and milestones for Veritas.

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Veritas has been undertaking a number of initiatives to improve Nosh’s sales and profitability and embarked upon a strategy to franchise the six stores that are currently under company ownership,” Veritas chairman Tim Cook said in a statement to the NZX last month.

“This was one of a number of options that the board has investigated in connection with the future of Nosh and one that attracted a strong level of response and interest from potential franchisees.”

Veritas, which also owns

the Mad Butcher franchisor business, was initially required under the revised facility to deliver by January 15 either an unconditional contract for the sale of Nosh or a proposal to close and wind down Nosh.

The group is also required to close and wind down Nosh by March 31 if it can’t be sold by that date.

Mr Cook told the Times there was no update and confirmed all eight stores are up for sale.

Six of the stores including the Pakuranga Road store are wholly owned by Veritas while

the other two are franchised.

“We are dealing with several buyers who are interested in buying all stores as a whole,” Mr Cook said.

There is an issue with one of the stores though.

“The franchisee of the Nosh Constellation Drive store has indicated its intention to operate independently of the Nosh brand, and has purported to terminate its franchise agreement,” Mr Cook said.

“Veritas does not accept that termination, and the parties are in dispute over the matter.”

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Pump cook (5). 18. Have taken a drink, one confesses (4,2).

20. I dropped Melanie off to get a coat (6). 23. It’s a substitute for money, he reckons (7). 24. So the man, in turn, overlooks it (5). 25. Not the commoner colours (5,8).

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Dance time

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Celebrate Chinese New Year

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Howick Round Dance Club invites you to learn to dance on Monday nights at 7.30pm, $7 per person with supper provided. Learn the waltz, cha cha and rumba etc. Glenhouse Hall, Glenside Ave, Pakuranga.

Commencing February 13. Look forward to meeting you. Phone Sheryll 626-6221 or Lesley 0211666988.

Take in a colourful display of community-made lanterns, enjoy fabulous Chinese performers and taste some delicious traditional food at Howick Local Board’s Chinese New Year Celebrations.

A free event for the whole family, you can participate in lantern making workshops and check out craft stalls. Thursday, February 9, 5-9pm at Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga Plaza.

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Girl Guiding NZ Open Day. Wednesday, February 1, 4pm-6.30pm at Glen House, 6 Glenside Ave, Pakuranga.

Find out more about Pippins, Brownies, Guides and Rangers for girls aged 5-17. Enjoy fun outdoor activities for all the family. Phone Christine Kendrick 576-9552 or Anne Rowe 5763313.

Howick Horticultural Society monthly meeting is on Thursday February 9, 10am, Haseler Hall, All Saint’s Church, Selwyn Road, Howick. Our speaker Is Jenny Tregidga from Clevedon Herbs and Produce. There will be a raffle, trading table, library and morning tea. Visitors most welcome. Phone 535-4769.

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Mite Speakers Toastmasters Club public speaking organisation.

Join a friendly team. Contact Lance Maxwell 027-241 4805 or lancemaxwell@xtra.co.nz.

Meetings held every fortnight on Thursday at Kolmar Sports Centre, Papatoetoe, 6.40-8.45pm.

Flourishing Friendships is a social, friendship and dating organisation for all people over the age of 18 who have a disability, but is open to all.

There is a launch party being Pakuranga SeniorNet held on Saturday, February 11 Our first meeting for 2017 is to from 2pm-4pm in Mt Roskill and be held on Friday, February 3 at Saturday February 18 from 2 St Andrews Church cnr Ridge Rd –4pm in Papakura. Please RSVP and Vincent St at 10am. Guest flourishingfriendships16@gmail. speaker will be Gillian Eadie ‘On Bring Your Own com or call Sarah 021-135 3560 improving your memory skills.’

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PROOF what’s inside your head. Visitors Tuesday February 7, 11am-12pm, are very welcome ph Warren Pakuranga Library. Bring your More yarn needed Organised by 5343482 for further information. smartphones, tablets or iPads After a generous response to The Howick Lions Club and learn how to get the best out our October request for yarn, of your device. Casual workshop Plunket Knitters are getting low Year of the Rooster - ask your questions and pick up on yarn again. The knitters can Howick Library is hosting a some tips and tricks to make the use any quantity or colour of celebration of the Chinese New most of your device. yarn, especially 8 ply or 4 ply. It Year, the year of the Rooster on can be left at Howick Information Wednesday February 8 from Rides & Slides • Food & Craft Stalls Centre in Picton Street, any 10am to 3.30pm. There will be Singles group weekday between 10am-4pm. activities ranging from Chinese New Horizons is a social and Dance & Aerobics • Music & Melody For collections phone Janet on Calligraphy, QI PAO fashion friendship club for single 40s, 535-4039. show, Zhao Bao Tai Chi, Mulan 50s & 60s. Monthly programmes Community Stalls • Family Pets swords and Mulan Fans, Tibetan of barbecues, outings, dinners, Dance, Tai Chi Sword and Hu Lu film etc.

A club and prospective Lego at the library Raising funds to support our Howick community, and Si throughout the day. This event new members’ night is held Last Sunday of every month! local youth programmes; Outward Bound, Camp is a free and all are invited. For on the first Thursday of each Drop in and have fun creating Quality, Young Speechmaker, etc. more details contact Howick month at the Barrel Inn. Cook with LEGO, Sunday January Library at ph: 261-8071.

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Friday of the month at the celebration of the Chinese Triple A Aerobics • Daffodils Rock Band Trinity Methodist Church, 474 New Year which is the year of Scottish Country Dance• Bollywood Dancers Pakuranga Road. The next Rooster on Wednesday, Waitangi Treaty for the meeting is on February 3. There February 8, 10am-3.30pm with Old Macdonald’s Farm all will be a guest speaker. New activities ranging from Chinese members and visitors welcome.

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Tribute

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Escort still a head turner ■■By Laura Brookes

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t used to be one of the most common cars on the road.Now, John Metford’s blue Ford Escort is something of a rarity, attracting hand waves, whistles and all sorts of attention when it rolls around the East Auckland neighbourhood.

Car enthusiast Mr Metford said it’s the history and heritage behind the faithful Ford Escort that makes the model so appealing.

“They’re just everywhere.

They’ve been raced, they’ve been rallied, your mum’s had one, your aunt’s had one. Everyone had one, and everyone can relate to them.”

It’s the second year Mr Metford has registered his car to take part in the Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show, sponsored by the Howick Local Board as well as other commercial outlets.

Secretary Garry Robinson said organisers are well on their way to reaching their target of 600 vehicles at the free, non-competitive public event, with 527 cars currently registered as well as a few

Pakuranga resident John Metford will be showcasing his 70s Ford Escort at this year’s Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show.

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motorcycle entries.

Driven on 95 octane petrol with a 1300cc engine, Mr Metford said it’s his daily driver around town.

The Pakuranga resident can easily recall conversations with surprised landscape supply store employees when he tells them to simply “chuck the sand in the boot”.

“They look at me and say, “really?” I’m like, “sure bro!

Chuck it in, she’s alright!” It’s all a bit of a laugh... I’m not that precious about it.

“From my point of view, there’s no pleasure in a car that’s locked up in the garage under a cover and gets brought out twice a year. The pleasure in a car is using it and driving it... so [mine] gets used in all sorts of weather.”

Made in 1968 and purchased in 1974 by his

mother, the classic car has been well-looked after since Mr Metford inherited it in 1989.

He’s personally restored the car twice, once in 1993 and most recently in 2012.

It’s a job Mr Metford said can take up to a couple of years when he’s working, but he’s determined to put in the time to ensure every inch of the vehicle is proofed for future use.

“I’ll paint it in the carport, or fix it up myself... you do what you can. It’s just nicer to drive around in a clean car. You have more peace of mind if you know it’s going to get you back as well as there.

“People often tell me I’m lucky, but there’s really no luck in it. Luck is when you win the Lotto... not when you save up and you work hard, and end up with something nice as a result.”

The 2017 Brit and Euro Classic Car Show is on Sunday 5 March, 10am-3pm at Lloyd Elsmore Park. Entry and registrations are free. Those interested need to register their vehicles by 31 January at www.briteurocarshow.nz.

Health care

Doctors’ visit becoming a challenge Age Concern is backing calls from the College of General Practitioners for the government to urgently train more GPs. “Older New Zealanders are really struggling when it comes to accessing essential health care,” Age Concern chief executive, Stephanie Clare, said.

“They are finding it harder to get in to see a doctor, they are finding it more expensive to do so and they are having to cope with new ways of interacting with a doctor because of these issues.

“For older people, these are very real day-to-day challenges. Training more GPs and enhancing the funding that goes into primary care would help to address these issues.”

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The College trains about 240 GPs a year now.

Currently 57 per cent of GPs are aged over 50, compared with just 16 percent in 1998, and the GP workforce is shrinking. Over 40 percent of GPs intend to retire in the next 10 years.

Ms Clare says the GP shortage is already having a major impact on older people and it’s only going to get worse unless steps are taken now to address it.

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The changing nature of the GP consultation is also an issue for older people, many of whom would have been used to having a life-long

relationship with ‘their family doctor’.

Ms Clare says that has totally changed now.

“You get to see the ‘doctor of the day’,” she said.

“Again, that’s related to a shortage of GPs, but for many older people it’s very distressing because they have to discuss quite personal matters with a total stranger.”

Ms Clare acknowledged the government only has so much money, but said investing in primary care will offset significant costs in other areas of the national health budget.

“It will also have a very positive human benefit.

“We fully support the College’s calls for more doctors and more funding of primary care.”

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Well-known local businessman and broadcaster Humphrey Beale has died aged 90.

Mr Beale’s family said in a death notice he passed away peacefully on January 13.

Daughter Helen Beale described her father as “the most amazing man I have ever known. He had a wicked humour, an incredible memory, unlimited knowledge Humphrey Beale of New Zealand’s history, and a particular interest and knowledge of the old ferries, buses (Edwards Motors), people, the Hauraki Gulf and its characters, real estate and later his travels around the world, and his love for Russia and his Russian friends,” she told the Times.

“Humphrey was a very successful business man, a loving family man, and a loyal friend to many. He was a true adventurer and a very loved character and legend of the Hauraki Gulf.

“I am honoured to have had him as my father.”

A Herald notice said: “Late of NZ Herald, Edwards Motors, Beale Real Estate, Radio Pacific, Alcyone and much more.”

Alcyone was his much-loved classic wooden boat. The 38-foot launch, waitematewoodys.com reports, was purchased by Mr Beale in the mid-tolate 1960s. He owned it at least until the late 1980s or early 1990s.

“Beale was a real estate agent who used her (Alcyone) extensively for taking clients to Rakino, Waiheke and Great Barrier,” the site says.

His real estate business formerly occupied the prominent spot near St Kentigern College marked by a distinctive block building which has housed various enterprises since.

In a Facebook post Dennis Bloodnok wrote: “Sad to see the death at age 90 of Humphrey Beale, one of the hosts of “Open Country”, a nostalgia programme on Radio Pacific in the Fountain Court days.

“Some will remember him for that or his Beale Real Estate place in Pakuranga. He was an enthusiastic broadcaster, and when a number of us were “replaced” (including him) by a PD doing what PDs do, he really missed the interaction with his many enthusiastic callers and fans. Another old broadcaster gone off air...May he rest in peace, and rise in glory.”

Allan Dick also paid tribute on Facebook.

“Sorry to hear of the passing of Humphrey Beale, raconteur and good bastard. His knowledge was deep,” he said.

“Last time I saw Humphrey was about seven years ago as I was checking into a grand old pub in Geraldine as he was too. He was leading a bus tour and probably chatting up every single lady. Go well Humphrey.”

Mr Beale, the only child of Clarence and Myra Beale, is the father and father in law of Terry, Tina and Eric, Steve, Helen and Ian, Michael and Susana, grandfather of Rhonda, Chrissie, Kahley, Anna, Marie, Matthew, Leon, Kayla and Hannah and great grandfather of 16 children.

A memorial service was held on Friday at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club in Half Moon Bay.

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eing vibrantly fit, healthy and sharp as a tack belies the age of a centenarian who astounds all those who meet her.

Rosemary (Rose) Boyer celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday and a highlight was confidently striding to the front of the congregation at St Mark’s Catholic Church in Pakuranga.

Mrs Boyer revelled in the singing of Happy Birthday, and receiving a special blessing and big hug from Father Emile Frische.

“He mentioned my age and nobody could believe I was so old,” says Mrs Boyer.

“It was the highlight of my birthday and in the afternoon I had a wonderful party with my family, some travelling from around New Zealand and Australia.”

Mrs Boyer now lives at Ambridge Rose Manor in Pakuranga and the staff members love her company and stories.

In 1917, John and Mary Collins welcomed Rosemary into the world at Mosman, Sydney.

When Rose was 10, the family moved to Suva in Fiji, where her father was born.

“It was the Great Depression and my father lost his job in Sydney and he went back to Fiji where he could easily get a job.”

Rose went to a Catholic convent girls’ school, St Joseph de Cluny, and there was never a family car, so the sisters walked to and from school every day.

Now, one sister who is a sprightly 97, lives at Havelock North. Their other sister died at the age of 93.

The girls’ daily chores included sweeping and dusting the house before school without any modern work-saving devices – just a broom and elbow grease.

Rose’s first job was as a bookkeeper for Sir Henry Scott, a significant political and legal identity in Fiji.

“There was a large handwritten ledger and it had to balance every month.”

The Collins sisters didn’t discover boys until they left school and Rose met her future husband at the local church social group – over ping pong, housie, euchre and bridge.

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In 1942, Rose and James (Jim) Boyer married.

“I couldn’t have a bridal gown because you couldn’t get any veils or dresses during the war,” Mrs Boyer says.

There was a constant worry about a potential invasion by the Japanese and when an attack was suspected, Mrs Boyer rushed to put the company’s precious books in the safe.

The couple had their first child in 1943, a baby girl Mary, who died at five weeks.

They had four more children and it was tough for mums then with nappies washed with scrubbing brushes and wash boards, which demanded a daily 5am start.

Mr Boyer worked in a wellknown grocery business, Burns Philp, and supplied raw ingredients for Mrs Boyer’s Christmas cake business.

Annually, she started the mammoth baking operation in September and the small home kitchen oven could only handle one to two cakes at a time.

Asbestos mats were in the bottom of every cake tin and not one ever burned.

In the last year of production, Mrs Boyer made 1100 cakes that were sold through her husband’s shop.

In 1959, after several years of managing Fiji’s Sigatoka hotel, the family moved to New

Zealand for the boys’ schooling.

The Boyers bought the dairy across the road from Otahuhu College and they regularly sold super-thick milkshakes to a young David Lange who attended the school.

They owned the dairy for 18 years until Mr Boyer died in 1977 and then Mrs Boyer lived with family in various locations throughout the Auckland region.

At the age of 60, she surprised her family by taking driving lessons and obtaining her first driver’s licence.

In 2002, she moved with her daughter to Abercrombie Street, Howick, and at age 95, Mrs Boyer moved into Ambridge Rose Manor.

Her weekly routine includes shopping, library trips, dining at restaurants and cafés with her family, and attending St Mark’s Catholic Church.

At her 100th birthday party the family celebrated her impressive age and accomplishment of five children, 11 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Messages from Queen Elizabeth II, New Zealand’s Governor General and various politicians were well-received.

Mrs Boyer is still waiting for a card from the Prime Minister but maybe he can be forgiven as he only started his new job just before Christmas.

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Raising funds for NZ Fire Service Botany residents can help raise much needed funds for local volunteer emergency services through Bunnings’ inaugural New Zealand Volunteer Fundraiser BBQ. To be held at stores across the country on Saturday, January 28, from 9am to 4pm, the volunteer fundraiser is to raise funds for New Zealand Fire Service.

Botany residents are encouraged to support the New Zealand Fire Service by

heading down to Bunnings Warehouse Botany to buy a sausage or make a donation.

Team members will be running sausage sizzles with support from local emergency services volunteers, with every cent raised going directly to support Howick Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Bunnings Warehouse Botany complex manager, Clare Taylor, said the New Zealand Volunteer Fundraiser BBQ is a way for the community to

show their appreciation for the great work done by local volunteer emergency services around the country.

“The team is really excited to get behind the barbecue to help raise vital funds for our local New Zealand Fire Service,” said Clare.

Family activities, fun games and entertainment will also be held throughout the day.

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“We did it here so we know it can be done, now with some slight changes and improvements we can do it there too.”

The full Blackjacks squad is: Men; Women; • Shannon McIlroy • Jo Edwards • Ali Forsyth • Val Smith • Blake Signal • Kirsten Edwards • Mike Kernaghan • Katelyn Inch • Mike Nagy • Angela Boyd • Tony Grantham • Selina Goddard • Paul Girdler • Tayla Bruce • Mandy Boyd

Pakuranga Rugby League Club will be hosting three NRL Nines teams at its home ground next week.

The Sydney Roosters, Manly Sea Eagles and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs will be at Ti Rakau Park on February 2 from 5pm-8pm.

There are 16 teams taking part in the Downer NRL Auckland Nines at Eden Park on February 4 and 5.

Pakuranga Rugby League Club’s Rawinia Mana said hosting the teams is an “awesome opportunity” for the club.

She said it is the club’s third year hosting but its first time having three NRL teams visit.

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“We just want to make this a community event that can be shared by everyone.”

The Roosters will be at Ti Rakau Park from 5pm-6pm, the Sea Eagles from 6.30pm-7.15pm, and the Bulldogs from 7.15pm-8pm.

Pakuranga Rugby League Club is expecting a great turnout from local fans and players and so there will be higher traffic levels, busier public transport and more pedestrians in the area before and after the event.

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Goddard, 22, this month won the Women’s Singles title at the National Open Bowls Championships in New Plymouth.

The former Howick College student, who plays for Carlton-Cornwall in Epsom, collected her second career national title with that win in the women’s singles. She automatically gains entry into the World Singles Champion of Champions.Goddard represented the Blackjacks at the 2012 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Her first national win was the National Fours in 2014.Meanwhile the Blackjacks squad was this week named by the new Bowls New Zealand selection panel of Sharon Sims (convenor) and Peter Belliss.

With the departure of long term coach Dave Edwards post the very successful recent World Championships in Christchurch, a new 15-person squad was announced that will remain in place until the end of June 2018. Included in this period will be several events including two Trans-Tasman test series and the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

“Given that every one of the team medalled at World Bowls 2016 and we have five current World Champions, the selectors felt it appropriate to largely retain the existing squad,” said Sims.

Tony Grantham (North Harbour) and Paul Girdler (Dunedin) have been added to the men’s team while Goddard (Carlton-Cornwall club, Epsom), Tayla Bruce (Canterbury) and Mandy Boyd (Canterbury) join the women.

Grantham and Girdler are both experienced international players and if needed can between them fill any position within the combinations selected to play.

Goddard, Bruce and Mandy Boyd are also all capped Blackjacks. Goddard is fresh from winning the singles title at the recent Heartland Bank National Open Championships while Bruce was a member and lead of the champion fours team at the same event.

Having missed the World Championships for personal reasons Boyd re-joins her sister Angela in the squad.

She brings with her vast experience at skip in both the fours and triples and form that has led to numerous National titles and a bronze medal (with Goddard, Amy McIlroy and Smith) at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

“While this is our current squad for the upcoming camps and events, the door is far from shut,” Sims said.

“We saw some performances at the recent Heartland Bank Open in New Plymouth that shows there are several players knocking at that door and if their form continues to demand selection then changes will be made.

“As a team, we had a great World Championships but there is still room for improvement.

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They are currently enrolling for the February 2017 intake for both the 3 year Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) and the 4 year Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine) degree programmes and also for a year Diploma in Tuina (Chinese massage), a level 5

It’s never to late to start playing GUITAR or rediscover a passion you once had

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NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage, the new NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6) and a level 4 English Language programme.

NZCCM welcomes visits from prospective students. If you are interested in finding out more about the programmes offered, phone 09- 5802376 or log on to www.chinesemedicine.ac.nz.

Saturday Music Lessons @ HSM ENROL BY EMAIL: music@hsm.co.nz

It’s easier than you think to: Play your favourite songs Play music with your freinds and family Get creative - write songs, learn great guitar solos Understand how music works Do something you always dreamed of doing Learn how to use modern technology to record songs Find out what Howick Guitar School can do for your guitar playing!

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"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..."

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Education Term 1, 2017 ADVERTORIAL CD249177

Australia calling: Meet ITC graduates working across the Tasman A funny thing happens when you study travel and tourism. You get bitten by the travel bug!

That explains why so many ITC graduates leave beautiful New Zealand to pursue careers abroad. Our alumni are scattered all around the world, from the US to the UK, from Tahiti to Thailand. But no country has snapped up more talented ITC tourism graduates than Australia.

Rahul Bhopatkar, Cabin Crew, Tigerair Australia: “After I graduated I moved to Melbourne to pursue my dream job as a cabin crew member,” says Rahul. He completed the New Zealand Certificate in Tourism

and Travel (Level 3) in 2013, and has some advice for future ITC students.

“Stay focused on your goals and talk to your tutors for help or tips about the industry.”

Rachael Southey, Backpacker Hostel Manager, Nomads Byron Bay: “My career has taken me to all of the hotspots throughout New Zealand and now Australia – for work and for pleasure,” says Rachael, who is living in one of New South Wale’s most idyllic beach communities. Byron Bay is well known for its relaxed, holiday vibe – think yoga, healthy street food and plenty of sunshine. But Rachael still proudly calls herself a New Zea-

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Gabrielle Patrick, Wholesale Travel Agent, Infinity Holidays: “I get to make my client’s dreams come true,” says Gabrielle, who has been living and working in Brisbane for three years. She spends her days

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ITC is now enrolling for 2017.

If you’d like to pursue a career in airline, travel and tourism, get in touch today – we’d love to hear!

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COUNTRY DANCING “Come along, have a go at our Free Evening Class” with Howick Scottish Country Dance Club Tuesday February 7th - 7.30pm All Saints Community Hall 30 Cook St, Howick Followed by 6 weeks beginners’ classes only $30 No partner required - just soft soled shoes

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Education Term 1, 2017 Triathletes go well in Australia Local triathletes make their mark across the ditch in the 2017 Australian Junior Series. Over the weekend, Ainsley Thorpe (Howick), Dylan McCullough (Pakuranga) and Trent Dodds (Maraetai) competed in the second race of the series in the Gold Coast.

Ainsley dominated her U19 age group with two wins and Trent finished second overall (U19 Male).

Meanwhile, Dylan improved his race one performance (fourth-place) by two placings, which moved him into third place overall at the end of the day.

The event was an opportunity for the group of athletes to rub shoulders with other young upcoming triathletes. The Super Sprint format presented a few challenges for the group but they all came away with strong performances and podium finishes.

Ainsley and Trent were selected in the 2016 NZ Junior (U19) team to travel to the ITU World Championships in Mexico last September.

Unfortunately, a week before the team were to depart, Ainsley broke her shoulder in a training accident.

“Even though I couldn’t get on the start line, I still learned a lot by watching some of the best triathletes in the world and seeing how the races unfolded in the different age groups,” she said.

Ainsley will be preparing for more racing in March and hopes to qualify for World Champs.

“I have to make the most of my recovery with all my races being so close together. So, I need to make sure I’m able to do my key sessions well so when it comes race day I know I’ve

it’s hard to get a break in any done everything I can,” she of the disciplines. I look to said. improve in all facets of the Trent is successfully provrace as nothing sharpens ing himself as one to keep an you up like race experieye on. At the end of 2016, he ence.” picked up a win in the sprint “The weather conditions distance at the Sovereign Tri were also challenging. I Series, Tinman and was also was expecting 35 degrees crowned National Chamand low humidity, but on pion in the Junior (U20) Ainsley Thorpe race day it was raining, 30 division at the Future ChampioNZ Triathlon Festival in December. degrees and 85 percent humidity.”

Dylan hopes to stay injury free with “The early season racing was good as it gave me a chance to gauge where the help of his physio and Coach, I was placed with my training and sec- Bruce Hunter. “Bruce will tailor my ondly what needed to be changed or program to work with any niggles I tweaked before heading into the main may be experiencing. Keeping on top of injuries is important, as if left they part of the season,” he said.

“There is still a lot of work to be can take extended time to improve,” done to get to the level I want to be at.” he said.

Coach, Bruce Hunter is exceptionFinding a coach is key to the success of these young athletes which Trent ally proud of his athletes as they consays has made significant impact to his tinue to hit goals and create great competition against their Aussie comtraining.

“I’ve been working with Bruce for petitors.

“All three athletes raced extremely some time now. I enjoy it because he understands how I like to train and I’m well over the weekend. With the difalways able to push the limits when ferent format of having two super discussing training and racing ideas sprint races, 3 hours apart, it was with him. I also know how to push his always going to be interesting to see buttons and we can keep our working how they handled their recovery relationship social and fun,” he said. between races. Apart from a few litDylan, a student from Saint Kenti- tle issues that can be easily corrected, gern College is another successful tri- I think it was a great weekend for all athlete to emerge. He demonstrated of them but there’s always room for resilience in a new race format, since improvement,” he said. his return to triathlon after 8 months “As a group our main goal is to race of injury recovery. well in all events we turn up to.”

“This is the first time I have raced Dylan will head to Adelaide for the in the Super Sprint format, so I didn’t third race of the Australian series in really know how I would find it,” he March. However, the end of the season said. will be their focus, as all three athletes “The Super Sprint races create close eye up selection races in Perth and and competitive racing conditions and then a week later in Wellington.

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Enjoy the benefits Experienced Teacher Classes Start Tuesday 31st January - 5.45 - 7.00pm Wednesday1st February - 9.45 - 11.00am HOWICK BRIDGE CLUB Please phone Pat for more details 532 9347

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Visit us this Saturday, January 28 from 12.30pm-2pm for a FREE Open Session. You can see what we are all about, have a go on everything, find out more information and book your place for term one.

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for Hardys Pakuranga

We require an experienced Sales Consultant to join us in Pakuranga Plaza.

The successful applicant must have the following attributes • Have retail background in either Natural Health Retail or Pharmacy • Have excellent communication skills • Proven Sales ability in retail • Motivated, well presented and the drive to succeed • Availability to cover days outside your normal days of work This is a 4 day a week position in which includes weekends and late nights.

Please email your CV and covering letter to pakuranga@hardys.co.nz

Kennels & Cattery 09 292 8852 - 027 222 0307 Fairfield is a family owned Kennel and Cattery in Clevedon.

As a small facility, we can give the pet in your family even greater love and attention Viewings welcome by appointment and book early for long weekends incl Easter

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BRICKLAYERS labourer wtd, must have own transport. Good wages, immed start Ph: 0274 725 702

For more info please contact

Pharmacy Retail Assistant

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“Live Local, Play Local”

We are a small business located in Beachlands looking for an enthusiastic and friendly person to join our busy team.

This is a full-time position with an immediate start.

Please email your CV to mastertime@xtra.co.nz

Part Time

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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Permanent, part time

Y4-Y6 Maths and Literacy 9.30am-12.30pm Monday to Thursday

LEARNING ASSISTANT

9.30am-12.30pm Monday to Thursday

Occasional afternoon hours on an ‘as needs’ basis

Two positions available at Macleans Primary School Part-time Teacher required to work in our Y4-Y6 syndicate during and maths and literacy time.

The successful application must have recent NZ experience in these curriculum areas using teaching as inquiry to accelerate achievement and readiness to work in an ILE. essential. There may be some increase in hours during the year. Position start is Monday 13th February 2017 and finish 16th November 2017.

Learning Assistant required to work with pupils who require support with their academic learning and behaviour management. The successful applicant will need to be able to establish a good working rapport with the children, be firm but fair, having the ability to work independently and use their initiative, within teacher guidelines A very good command of spoken and written English is essential. Position available for immediate start.

Applications close on Tuesday 7th February 2017.

Letter of application, CV and two referees should be address to: Brian Bayly, Principal, Macleans Primary School 10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach Ph: 534 5191 or email to: admin@macleansprimary.school.nz

Part Time Salesperson

We seek an honest, capable and efficient person for our Howick Store.

The position would suit a person, experienced in mature ladies fashionwear, who appreciates high standards in all aspects of retailing and have the confidence and ability to work without supervision.

Days of work are 3-31/2 per week and must be able to cover staff holidays and emergencies.

If you feel you are the person for this position please forward your written application with CV

by Friday 3rd February 2017 to: GABLES FASHIONS ‘95 LTD PO BOX 46, PUKEKOHE 2120

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Peter Robinson Paving & Concrete is a long-established business in the Hard Landscaping Industry. We provide paving, concreting, retaining walls, pool coping, landscaping and streetscape work to commercial and residential customers.

Due to increased demand for our skills we are urgently seeking the right kind of people to join our team. Age is flexible, as is gender. Above all else we are looking for fit, healthy people who enjoy outdoor work and have a ‘can do’ attitude. You will have your own transport, a clean license and be able to pass a drugs test which is a mandatory requirement for our large customers.

You must be a NZ citizen and hold a NZ passport.

In return we will offer a competitive starting rate, depending on your skill level. You will have an opportunity to learn Hard Landscaping skills, work with a great team of people and importantly, if you have the drive, the ability to grow into a leadership position within the company.

If this sounds like you, please apply in the first instance to craig.wilson@prpaving.co.nz.

We understand you may not have a formal CV which is fine.

Provide a few brief details on work history and why you want the job.

An Independent Presbyterian College Years 7-13

Administrator for Sport

At Saint Kentigern College, our comprehensive, professionally organised and very successful sports programme provides one of the key points of difference for our students.

We are seeking a high energy, highly motivated Administrator for Sport to join our team and support the Sports Department Staff, efficiently and effectively delivering the sports programme in line with the College ethos. This is not a coaching role.

The successful applicant will have a range of skills and experience:

Strong work ethic and flexibility with hours

Excellent administration skills

Up to date IT skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure to support a very busy sports programme

Be robust and resilient A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable but not essential. An understanding of how a college operates would be an advantage.

This is a very exciting and challenging role.

If you are interested, please email your CV and a covering letter to hr@saintkentigern.com by Friday 10 February 2017 and address the application to Martin Piaggi, Director of Sport For more information on the College visit www.saintkentigern.com

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Deejays, located in East Tamaki, specialises in running school Canteens and Catering for schools in the Greater Auckland area.

We have just completed a brand new commercial kitchen at our premises in East Tamaki and are focused on growing this area of our business.

We are seeking a Kitchenhand to join our team, starting at 20 hours per week 10am to 2pm during the school terms and increasing with the work load. Extra work may be offered for catering functions and in the school term breaks when required.

The ideal person for this role would be physically fit, hard working and willing to get involved in a wide range of tasks, including cleaning, food preparation, record keeping and stock rotation. A good command of English, both spoken and written is essential as is your own transport.

You will be working as part of a team of four. We are looking for an individual with a commitment to high standards and an interest in learning and developing their skills in the kitchen.

Please e-mail your CV to karen@deejays.co.nz Applications close 31st January 2017 and start date will be asap Applicants for this position should have NZ residency.

PART TIME TEACHER

RETAIL SALES OPPORTUNITY

Paving and Concrete Assistant

KITCHENHAND/ DISHWASHER

An opportunity exists to set up an outdoor power equipment sales and service dealership in the East Tamaki, Greenmount, Highbrook, Botany area.

The opportunity could be a new stand alone dealership, or a significant add on to an existing business.

Support, referrals, and start up assistance are all available to the right applicant.

A significant range of products are available, including chainsaws, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, rideon lawnmowers and walk behind lawnmowers from Italy, and a vast range of chainsaw bars, chains, accessories and spare parts from the USA. Obviously, applicants need to show an aptitude towards these types of products and be bright and energetic.

Any serious and genuine inquiries will be given due consideration.

Please email your interest, along with credentials to leverage this opportunity to: julie@cop.co.nz.

Life Skills Facilitator

Eastgate Community Trust is a registered Charitable Trust based in Pakuranga that provides a Day Programme and Transitional/Respite Service for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

This position in the day programme involves supporting our people to achieve their personal goals through community participation. Our programme operates 8.30am to 4.30pm 5 days a week.

Applicants will be required to have a full New Zealand drivers licence and the legal right to work permanently in New Zealand.

Experience working in the disability sector preferred.

Please email your CV and a covering letter to felicity@eastgatetrust.co.nz by 10th February 2017

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Join our small friendly team at Crawford House Pharmacy in Howick. We are looking for an experienced retail assistant to work part time Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm. February start.

Please note only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Please email CV in first instance to leane.steele@xtra.co.nz

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 submit CV’s by February 10th to cath@botanydoctor.co.nz or post attn: Practice Manager PO Box 64 267, Botany, Auckland 2163

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Would suit bright person who is looking for a career start.

Must have attention to detail and a good work ethic.

Full training provided.

Email: jobs@treescape.co.nz

BOTANY DOCTOR

PART TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

TEACHER AIDE

We seek to appoint 3 people to work as Teacher Aides in our Learner Support Unit.

The successful candidates should be able to demonstrate initiative, energy and the willingness to be an enthusiastic team-member.

There are 3 Fixed Term positions from February to the end of 2017 ranging between 20 and 26 hours per week, during term time.

A letter of application with current CV and the Support Staff Application form (which can be found on our website www.howickcollege.school.nz) can be emailed to secretary@howick.school.nz Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd February 2017.

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Past and new players welcome

Bookings for Anniversary & Waitangi Weekends available

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Registrations required online prior to the trials www.purc.co.nz all enquiries please email: netball@purc.co.nz

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Waipuna Hotel is looking for waiting and bar staff on a part time basis, with a variety of shifts available.

You will need to have your own transport or live locally.

Previous experience is an advantage, however a great can do attitude could be a substitute.

If you are interested please come into the hotel at 58 Waipuna Rd, Mt Wellington and fill out and application form.

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24 — Botany and Ormiston Times, Thursday, January 26, 2017

TRIATHLETES DO WELL IN OZ ❯❯ Page 20

Cricket results Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club results The Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premiers lost to Birkenhead City CC by three runs in a limited overs match at Birkenhead War Memorial Park on Saturday.

■ Birkenhead City CC 274/10 in 49.5 overs (Tony Treadaway 114; Dale Phillips 5/62, Cody Andrews 2/44).

■ HPCC 271/8 in 50 overs (Sam Borland 49, Andrew Morrison 43, Andrew de Boorder 43; Matthew West 2/65, Jaycob Curtling 2/54).

■ HPCC will now play North Shore CC in a quarter-final to determine who plays Cornwall CC in the semi-finals.

The Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premiers beat Parnell CC by 10 runs in the championship Twenty20 quarter-final at Lloyd Elsmore Park on January 18.

■ HPCC 165/4 in 20 overs (Dale Phillips 64*, Liam Winn 35, Sam Borland 25, Bill Walsh 24; Michael Ravlic 2/41, Mark Chapman 2/26).

■ Parnell CC 155/7 in 20 overs (George Harper Jnr. 52, Tom Hills 37; Danru Ferns 2/17, Cody Andrews 2/21, Bill Walsh 2 run outs).

■ HPCC were due to play in the championship Twenty20 semi-final against Papatoetoe CC yesterday evening at Lloyd

Elsmore Park.

■ The game had not started when the Times went to print.

The Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premier Reserves beat Birkenhead City CC by seven wickets in a limited overs match at Shepherds Park in Beach Haven on Saturday.

■ Birkenhead City CC 174/10 in 44.1 overs (Varun Khanna 2/10, Michael Greenwood 2/20, Swayam Desai 2/48, Tim Tomlinson 2/24).

■ HPCC 175/3 in 27.2 overs (Tim Tomlinson 28, Wayne Mackenzie 103*).

■ The win puts HPCC through to the final of the limited overs minor championship.

The New World Howick HPCC Premier Women lost to Papatoetoe CC in a Twenty20 match at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Saturday morning.

The New World Howick HPCC Premier Women beat Cornwall CC by 56 runs in a Twenty20 match at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Saturday afternoon.

■ HPCC 134/6 in 20 overs (Melanie Driescher 26, Skye Bowden 21; Carla Bradley 2/24, Gemma Adams 2/27).

■ Cornwall CC 78/9 in 20 overs (Rhian Todd 34; Josie Penfold 3/4, Melanie Driescher 2/15).

OPINION

His loss not a mortal blow E

xpect more All Blacks to join Aaron Cruden in chasing the big money abroad rather than battle for a starting spot in the New Zealand rugby test team.

Just as Nick Evans did so many years ago when heading off to England’s Harlequins rather than wait in the shadow of Dan Carter, Cruden, 28, has decided to shake off the spectre of Beauden Barrett by joining Montpellier in France at the end of the coming NZ winter.

Having spent a long apprenticeship in the shadow of Carter, Cruden was expected to take over his mantle after the Cantabrian’s decision to retire from international rugby upon winning the 2015 World Cup at Twickenham.

However an injury to the astute Chiefs pivot in an early test against the touring Welsh last year gave Beauden Barrett a chance to showcase his absolute brilliance.

So well did Barrett take it, both for the All Blacks and the Super Rugby champion Hurricanes, he also followed in Carter’s wake in being named International Rugby Player of

first-five, it will be the Year. interesting to see With gifted which of Sopoaga Lima Sopoaga and and McKenzie the versatile young gun national selectors Damian McKenzie as choose as his back-ups to Barrett, deputy.

Cruden’s decision While the fast and to chase the big elusive McKenzie bucks abroad is not has exciting the mortal wound it Aaron Cruden attacking flair, might have been if both as a pivot and fullback, Barrett were to be injured.

Sopoaga has the calmer However with 47 tests disposition and makes better behind him, Cruden remains choices. Both are better goala very talented player who kickers than Barrett. prospered for Manawatu With tighthead prop Charlie and the Chiefs as a protégé Faumuina also headed for of coach Dave Rennie, who France after the coming is headed for Glasgow at the season with the Blues, expect end of the year. further offers to be made With Steve Hansen contracted through to the end by French, British, Irish and Japanese clubs. of 2018 when the British and However retaining Ben Irish Lions tour NZ, Rennie could still challenge Ian Foster Smith and Israel Dagg after for the All Blacks top coaching completing their current contracts at the end of the role when Hansen decides to coming season should be the call it quits.

NZRU’s priority.

Certainly there will be no With both in peak form last lack of gifted candidates, year, age certainly has not though emulating Hansen’s diminished their brilliance. amazing record will probably But the huge money be beyond them, especially being offered abroad is a big with the Home Nations temptation when weighed growing in strength. against the huge workload Meanwhile with Barrett, and extensive travel placed the obvious first choice

With Ivan Agnew

ew’s AgnANGLE

on All Blacks who have to contend with an extended Super Rugby championship as well as internationals.

As Barrett’s manager Bruce Sharrock points out, his other clients, Waisake Naholo, Malakai Fekitoa and Liam Squire, are also considering their future.

In the case of Naholo and Fekitoa, that is especially understandable, bearing in mind the likely return from injury of Nehe MilnerSkudder, Sonny-Bill Williams and Charlie Ngata.

Just as we have seen in other more lucrative sports like football, gridiron and basketball, money talks louder than loyalty for many who don’t know the value of a silver fern.

Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

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