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n the wake of massive police operations after the terror attack in London, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff was very appreciative of the way local police risk their own lives to serve the community. Speaking at the Counties Manukau Annual Pay Parade and Awards Ceremony in Howick on Friday morning, he said his admiration goes to the people who serve the international as well as the local communities and work hard to keep them safe. “Thank you for your integrity and professionalism,” he said after the parade of police officers, detectives and police employees, police dogs, horses and motorbikes that started at Wellington Street, wound its way through Picton Street and ended at Howick RSA. “Manukau is the fastest growing community with so much diversity. We have around 100,000 students alone. We also have areas of deprivation and the disadvantaged,” said Mr Goff after which he did the inspections rounds of the police dress uniform, accompanied by Parade Commander Dave Simpson. The long tradition of the Pay Parade comes from the requirement for Police officers to march to the local magistrate’s office every fortnight in their dress uniform and pass inspection before getting their pay packet. Police Commissioner
Mayor Phil Goff accompanied by Parade Commander Inspector Dave Simpson inspects police dress uniforms at the Counties Manukau Annual Pay Parade.
Mike Bush complimented the men in uniform “for looking sharp and being so professional.” He said: “The reason we exist is to keep you safe. The mantra being in
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There will be a host of activities at the Buddha Day celebrations to be held on April 8 and 9. Times photos Wayne Martin
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the hub for all cultural affairs – this is the first year the celebration is spread over two days. On Saturday, local scout clubs will be attending a ceremony of blessings for World Peace.
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With a new headmaster on board and a brand new sports field on the way, the 2017 school year is looking up for Tyndale Park Christian School. Experienced teacher Barend Blom started in his new role of principal in January this year and has been hard at work getting the new field ready for its transformation into a well-sized sports field. He wants to add to the educational opportunities on offer for students by creating a field large enough for primary soccer games. The field has been covered with mustard (now at full bloom) to help with creating a layer of topsoil as the school tries a “natural way of revitalising the soil,” said Mr Blom. The project was started around one to two years ago and has been worked on by volunteers. Now, Mr Blom is inviting the local community to get involved in the finishing stretch of the project. The Golflands resident, who is originally from South Africa and previously taught science and mathematics at Christian schools in Malaysia, the Cayman Islands, Japan and South Africa, said he’s enjoying his new role. “You ask any principal – they’ll tell you its long hours, but it’s the most fulfilling experience. It’s honestly one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. We want to make a positive contribution to the community – that’s what we’re here for.” The school hopes the field will be completed in 2018.
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ommuters catching the bus in Howick Village on Tuesday may have arrived to a strange sight. A Howick & Eastern bus crashed into the bus shelter on Picton Street outside The Good Home at 10:40am, sending part of the shelter through a window of the pub directly behind it. Owner of The Good Home, Barry O’Shaughnessy showed the Times where the shelter had crashed into the window of the pub, leaving glass shattered across the floor of the dining section. He said he had spoken to the driver and was in the process of sorting out an insurance claim. Mr O’Shaughnessy said he didn’t see the accident but thinks the back of the bus knocked into the shelter as the driver pulled out onto the street.
Farewell to a community kaumatua ■■By Laura Brookes
The scene on Picton Street.
Howick and Eastern Buses Operations Manager Troy O’Dea confirmed it was one of the company’s buses and said
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an investigation was underway and was due to be completed by the end of the day. Mr O’Dea said the driver was
completing a written accident and incident report and CCTV footage would be checked as part of the investigation.
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Protests over underfunding Around 200 life-sized cut-outs of missing health workers were erected at Botany Superclinic and at Middlemore Hospital to raise awareness about the impact of underfunding. YesWeCare.nz, a community and health workforce coalition, is travelling the country in a Roadshow, talking to communities about the impacts of underfunding and unmet healthcare needs. A pilot study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal this week found at least a quarter of adults were unable to get the primary health care they required. The study shows nine per cent of people had unmet secondary health care needs. YesWeCare.nz campaign coordinator Simon Oosterman says Government underfunding is to blame for lack of access to healthcare. “The new research on unmet need is appalling but isn’t surprising, because it reflects what we’ve heard around the country,” he says.
Nico Woodward, the emergency department nurse who has been travelling with the YesWe Care.nz roadshow. Photo supplied
“Kiwis who would benefit from surgery are suffering unnecessarily, and we’ve talked to hundreds of health professionals who are devastated they can’t do more.” Mr Oosterman says the survey shows current measures of unmet need are flawed and need review.
“The government doesn’t include the one in nine Kiwis who can’t afford to visit GPs, or the patients who aren’t referred to hospital because GPs know they won’t be accepted for treatment.” The Public Service Association also backed the call for an independent survey
to accurately measure the size and nature of unmet health need. Patients and people working in health can share stories about unmet need and underfunding on the organisations website at: www. yeswecare.nz/share-yourstory\
He was hailed as a grandfather to the community – someone who was known for his generosity of spirit and all-embracing presence. On Tuesday, March 21, Koro Percy Reedy passed away at the age of 75. Mr Reedy worked in the role of kaumatua at Stand Children’s Services (formerly Pakuranga Health Camp) from 2009 and was a key member of staff during that time. Stand is a charity that provides specialist home and school social services including therapeutic care and education to children aged five to 12. The Stand leadership team said he is deeply missed Koro Percy Reedy welcomes by all the staff, internationally renowned chef children and Michael van de Elzen with a hongi. community. Photo supplied “He was known for his immaculate style, charm, charisma and exceptional musical talent,” a spokesperson for the leadership team said. “One of his many gifts was his ability to transcend cultures and ages through waiata, manaakitanga and his cheeky humour. “All this said, he was professional, respectful and committed to making a difference in the lives of the vulnerable children Stand works with.” Mr Reedy was of Ngati Porou descent and was born on the East Cape at Waipiro Bay near Ruatoria, where a funeral service was held on March 24. Throughout his life, Mr Reedy was highly involved with education, teaching in schools throughout the Hawkes Bay, Wellington and Auckland areas. He also performed all across the world touring with cultural groups and had a rich history with kapa haka. A commemorative service in honour of Mr Reedy will be held on April 13 at 11:30am at the Stand village site on Pigeon Mountain Road, Half Moon Bay.
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t’s an exciting month for the Uxbridge Performing Arts Centre, which is set to host an Open Day for the public on April 8 from 11am to 2pm. ‘A taste of Uxbridge’ will include a range of exciting performances ranging from belly dancing to Pilates, giving attendees the chance to join in and experience Uxbridge’s variety of arts. The day also features presentations from Eyreton Hall, Ben Fernandez and Maria O’Flaherty who are all part of Uxbridge’s performance programme this year. On the day, the NZ Dance Company will be showcasing its upcoming show at Uxbridge on April 21, and so too will familyfriendly comedian John Carr with a preview of his new show entitled ‘Down with the Young Ones’. The presentations are all free for members of the public to enjoy, allowing the Howickbased theatre to give people a taste of just some of the
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Time to step up for Uxbridge One of my proudest moments last year was seeing the opening of the newly redeveloped Uxbridge Arts Centre. It was a long haul for our much loved Uxbridge. From humble beginnings many decades ago, the vision of a community arts centre that was fit for purpose was finally fulfilled. Modern and proud; open and accessible. The Mayor called Uxbridge “a gift to Howick for future generations”. Local hero Adele White described the centre as “a beautiful place and a significant jewel in Howick’s crown”. Now that’s all being put at risk. I was sad to hear that Uxbridge is about a year away from having to close their doors. How could this be? Despite a significant upgrade to the Uxbridge facilities that gave us a new theatre, as well as more capacity and opportunity to deliver arts programmes, they have been short-changed on vital operating support. Not only is Uxbridge expected to provide more services with less support, they also have to pick up the tab for many costs that the City Council used to cover. They have been pushed to breaking point. Uxbridge is no bloated bureaucracy. They have always run on the smell of an oily rag with community volunteers pitching in where they can. A comparison with other local art centres in Auckland shows that Uxbridge receives the second lowest level of funding, but is near the top in visitor numbers. They are also open to the public more hours than any of their peers, with 100,000 visitors each year. Uxbridge is cost effective and efficient. The hard-working staff and volunteers in our local patch are making every dollar of
support go much further than any of the competing council facilities. The Howick Local Board holds the budget for Uxbridge. But so far they have been missing in action, instead opting to leave it to officials. Local Board members are the decision-makers though. It’s time for them to show they value Uxbridge like the Howick community does. Howick locals have never been shy in standing up when local treasures are threatened. We are at the point of having to do that again. Our community values the arts. The community values our Uxbridge.
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Astra physics ■■By Alistair Davidson
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olden’s going through a period of ‘brand transition’. The Aussie car company, which is traditionally known for its large cars with rear-wheel drive and powerful engines, has “lost its relevance”. “We’ve got a few more tricks up our sleeves than one or two model lines,” said Holden NZ’s general manager, Kristian Aquilina, at the media launch of the all new Holden Astra. In 2015 Holden NZ embarked on a five-year plan that, according to Aquilina, will “bring Holden kicking and screaming into the modern era in New Zealand’s market”. The campaign involves extensive rebranding and repositioning through print, digital and electronic media, and enhancing the physical dealership network along with the customer experience. Clever marketing is all well and good, but obviously Holden NZ won’t achieve its goal of being “New Zealand’s most loved automotive brand” without the right product. This is why it’s in the middle of launching 24 new vehicles by 2020. European Astra is one of seven cars introduced to date, and it’s a key player. Replacing Cruze as Holden’s small car contender, it certainly has the right credentials. Astra’s a known nameplate, having been launched here back in 1995, and the model we’re seeing now won
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the coveted European Car of the Year award in 2016. New Astra is available as a fivedoor hatch, in three specification trim levels: entry-level 1.4-litre R, a more powerful and tech-laden 1.6-litre RS, and a range topping RS-V also with the 1.6-litre. Both engines are turbocharged. The all-new 1.4 develops 110kW maximum power and 240Nm of torque with an automatic transmission, 245Nm with a manual. The 1.6 delivers 147kW and 300Nm. Kiwi Astras have the same suspension set up as the European versions, but the electronic power steering has unique calibration to suit our market. All models have six airbags, a rearview camera and Electronic Stability Control as standard. Astra also has the latest generation MyLink infotainment system featuring class-leading Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The R and RS models have a 7” colour touch screen with
Bluetooth and voice recognition functionality via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the RS-V adds an embedded satellite navigation system and voice recognition, together with a larger 8” colour touch screen. The launch in Napier provided an opportunity to sample all three models over a 350-kilometre loop, from the city centre out to Puketitiri. From negotiating morning traffic to technical, twisting country roads, Astra acquitted itself extremely well. While the 1.4 is a decent performer that won’t disappoint, the 1.6 is a delight. With 300Nm of torque the engine pulls smoothly and strongly, and the suspension provided ample grip, predictable handling and a comfortable ride. Astra is a well built, stylish and well appointed small car that’s a huge step up from Cruze. Pricing is competitive too, starting at $30,990 for the R through to $36,990 for the RS-V.
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Dream kitchen now heart of family home When Priscilla Qiao stepped into a Somerville open home two years ago, she knew it was the one.
Everything about the house was perfect – except one very important area. So Jag Kitchens stepped in to deliver the final piece of the puzzle.
“The house was beautiful, it had lots of space, and it looked comfortable and modern.”
“It’s nice and new, everything is easy to clean and I love the reflective surfaces that bounce light off in every direction,” says Priscilla.
Everything but the kitchen. “We were scratching our heads as to why the kitchen looked so out of place,” the mother of two explains.
“And Jag was so good to deal with. They arranged everything from start to finish, and it all went very smoothly. I think this kitchen will be used for many years to come.”
With an unflattering yellow hue, the kitchen was modular which meant dirt and oil collected on top of the cabinetry. “Some things weren’t functioning either. The oven was broken and only two out of four of the gas hobs were working,” says Priscilla. “But we liked the house, so we thought we could do the kitchen later.” With her husband working overseas, the job fell to Priscilla and she decided to call in the experts. “One of my friends is a builder and she told me about Jag Kitchens in Botany. I’d also been to the Danske Mobler Home Centre to buy furniture so I thought we’d go have a look.” Striking up a conversation with Jag Kitchens designer Ellie McNae, Priscilla was sold on Jag’s professionalism and price.
Importantly, Priscilla, her mother, teenage son and younger daughter are all over the moon with the new addition.
JAG Kitchens designer Ellie McNae (right) with house owner Priscilla Qiao.
“Ellie was really nice. She listened to my ideas and gave me a rough design and we took it from there,” says Priscilla. Ellie’s recommendations proved particularly invaluable when it came to finer details, she adds. “Although I knew what I wanted, Ellie was really great in offering suggestions that were practical as well as looked better.” These include contrasting a slim, black benchtop along the wall with a thicker, white benchtop for the island to add interest to the classic, white kitchen. “We also introduced a waterfall end for one side of the bench and opened up the other end
for seating,” says Ellie. “Instead of sticking with closed cabinetry, we decided the glass overhead cabinetry on the right would break up the symmetry so it wouldn’t look so heavy.” Another nifty feature is the oil pull-out drawer that is separated to allow for trays and chopping boards to slide in with ease, adds Ellie. “Finally, we opted to go for a more neutral splash back
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which meant Priscilla could add interest and colour with her accessories” In fact, the attention to detail in the finished kitchen sparkles just like the metallic splashback.
Jag Kitchens specialise in custom-designed kitchens and has its own manufacturing plant. The staff also use a stateof-the-art 3D computer design programme to show clients beforehand exactly how their new kitchen will look.
A bright and spacious affair, the room boasts ample bench space.
Jag Kitchens has an excellent reputation for designing and building for all budgets and for providing an outstanding design service with sound advice.
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Teams from Sancta Maria and Botany Downs Secondary College will compete in the annual debate hosted by the Zonta East Auckland Club at the Howick Club, Botany Road. Visitors are welcome to the debate which starts at 7.15p.m, or to join the club’s dinner at 6.15pm. Contact President Elizabeth on 021-1694411.
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All Saints Church, Selwyn Road, Howick, invites you to join in an hour of favourite hymns, personal stories and musical items, followed by afternoon tea, Sunday, April 2, 2pm. Phone 534-6864.
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Highland Park Library, Saturday, April 1, 2pm. Join Nerida who will talk about her beautiful collection of 100 decorative hand fans collected from all around the world. You will have the opportunity to see them on display and learn the fascinating stories behind them. Refreshments to follow. Phone 377-0209.
Archaeology workshop From an Iron Age Fort to Vikings and early Jewellery. Fun family workshop and slideshow presentation. Create your own Iron Age Fort building to take home. Thursday, April 20 at 10am-12pm, age 8+. Cost $8 per person. Materials provided. Bookings preferred, phone 5333530, email phtmuseum@ihug. co.nz.
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Howick College proudly presents two comedy plays by our Year 13 Drama students. Tuesday, April 4 and Wednesday, April 5: Revenge of the Amazons, by Jean Betts, directed by Jessica Bennett. Thursday, April 6 and Friday, April 7: Niu Sila, by Oscar Kightly and Dave Armstrong. Door sales, $10pp – includes tea or coffee and programme. Shows start at 7pm, Howick College Theatre.
Neighbourhood Support Howick/Botany/Flatbush Neighbourhood Support AGM. Find out what is happening in your community. Thursday, April 6, 6.30pm at Focus Room, Botany Library, Level 1, Sunset Terrace, Botany Town Centre.
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Ria van Rooyen, artist and teacher, is the guest speaker at the next community luncheon on Tuesday, April 4, 12.30pm, St Columba Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany. Ria will create a painting while she tells her life and faith story. Everyone welcome.Cost $12pp. Bookings essential. Phone 274-4864.
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Entries open for estuary art awards Entries are now open to the Estuary Art and Ecology Prize 2017. Hosted at Malcolm Smith Gallery in Howick, the Estuary Art and Ecology Prize is now in its 11th year and is the only contemporary art prize in Aotearoa New Zealand with ecology at its core. Artists are invited to research and respond to the Tamaki Estuary, to underscore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution. With a total prize pool of $8300, the winning artworks will be intelligent and innovative responses to ecology in the field of contemporary art. This year’s judge is Ane Tonga, artist and Lead Exhibitions Curator at Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa. She has extensive experience at various contemporary art institutions across New Zealand and will also bring a unique perspective to this year’s Awards through her connection to the area.
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“The Uxbridge Arts & Culture and the Estuary Art Awards hold a personal significance to me, not only as a curator, but as someone who was born and raised in east Auckland. “I’m excited at the prospect of judging these art awards and look forward to seeing how artists respond and reinterpret ecological concerns of Tamaki Estuary.” The opening of the exhibition of finalists and presentation of
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the awards will be on Saturday, June 10. Cash prizes, funded by the Howick Local Board, will be awarded to first and second place winners. Two merit awards, supported by Gordon Harris, will also be presented. A People’s Choice Award is decided through a public vote during the exhibition. Entries close Sunday, April 30. Last year’s winner was Emily Parr with the video work Te Wai Mokoia. Emily, from Meadowbank, is a graduate of the Elam School of Fine Arts. She responded to the competition’s theme by researching the relationships between people, their land, and social political frameworks. Her work Te Wai Mokoia won the $5000 first prize and used the medium of film to probe into the eviction of thousands of state housing tenants in Glen Innes. ➤➤The conditions of entry and entry form can be found on the Malcolm Smith Gallery website: www.uxbridge.co.nz/ home/gallery
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owick Auto Centre and Electrical have a new staff member on their top team with A Grade mechanic, Brendon Simonson, who will be a familiar face to many locals. He has been in the automotive industry for 28 years working for many years with the well-known company, Steward Motors, which closed recently when the owner retired. “We are all very happy to welcome such an experienced and capable mechanic on board,” says the owner of the Howick Auto Centre, Craig Wallen. The manager, Dion Lowe has been with the business for more than 20 years, now heads a team of six. He is leading their initiative to offer the very latest in cutting edge technology in diagnostic and scanning tools for auto electrical issues. “The business has been here for nearly 50 years, but we keep right up-to-date and it is now a one-stop-shop for your mechanical diagnostics and repairs, car airconditioning, warrants and marine requirements. “I have just attended a course on common rail diesels – as used in all modern European and Japanese cars - and we have recently installed the very latest in scanning tools. We invest a lot of money and energy to keep up with technology,” Dion explains. Howick Auto Centre & Electrical
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Botany resident Hayley Robinson is one of two Australia and New Zealand winners for the Mary Kay Dream Beautiful contest. Photo by Nardia Buist Photography
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The 29-year-old is now in Hong Kong being mentored and judged by industry experts in the hopes to become the Face and Beauty Artist of Mary Kay Asia Pacific. “I really do have the best job in the world,” she said. “I get to make people feel beautiful, I get to inspire women daily and I get to travel.”
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be crawling back to my humble abode every now and then (to remind my dog I’m still alive). “You will probably find me awkwardly running to my lectures (even though I’ll be living five minutes away), making bad puns, sweating the stress out at the gym, and doing lots of regular studying (read: procrastinating). “I am genuinely excited for this year; to meet some rad human beings, learn and experience the unknown, and of course to be part of the Inside Word!” Inside Word bloggers are paid for each fortnightly post and are chosen based on a piece of writing which demonstrates enthusiasm, creativity and the ability to connect with readers. ➤➤You can follow the posts on www.theinsideword.ac.nz.
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Former Botany Downs Secondary College student Sonna Narayanan has been selected as a student blogger at the University of Auckland as part of an initiative to support students transitioning from high school to university. Sonna, who is studying Biomedical Sciences, is one of 10 first-year students chosen to share their experiences, good times, struggles and achievements as they navigate university life in New Zealand’s biggest city. She will contribute fortnightly posts to the ‘Inside Word’, a blog written by first-year students for other first-year students, or anyone else thinking about studying at the University of Auckland. “I’d like to blog about anything I would have personally been
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proposed targeted rate on accommodation providers may cause local organisations to miss out on prime funding from the Mount Wellington Charitable Trust. The proposed rate forms part of Auckland Council’s annual budget for 2017/2018 and will replace $27.8 million of general rates funding spent by council annually on visitor attractions and major events. All commercial accommodation providers, including hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts, will be required to pay a rate that works out to be approximately 4 per cent of their revenue, which is expected to increase the cost of a nightly stay by around $6-$10 for a typical hotel when passed down to visitors. It is expected some accommodation providers will face rate increases of up to 250 per cent. General manager of Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre and chief executive of the Mount Wellington Licensing Trust, David Comery, is expecting a rates increase of $400,000 for the hotel if the proposal goes ahead. He said the difference may need to be deducted from charitable giving in order to maintain operations at Waipuna, where 80 per cent of business is New Zealand-based. “Our gifting programme to needy entities within our community, amounting to some $1.6million this year, may have to be cut short by the additional $400,000 Council is considering taking from us in the 2017/18 year. “It’s not a certainty... but [if the proposal goes ahead] the work of the Charitable Trust will inevitably be impacted.” Owned by the Mount
Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre contribute significantly to the work of the Mount Wellington Charitable Trust. Photo supplied
Wellington Licensing Trust, all profits from the hotel (after capital expenditure and debt repayment) are gifted to the Mount Wellington Charitable Trust and donated back into community organisations. In the past year, more than $1.6 million has been given to community organisations by the Licensing Trust in total through its charitable subsidiaries. Recent donations have helped local students pursue tertiary studies, built a new pontoon on the Tamaki River, supported the building of a bariatric ambulance for St John, provided care for senior citizens and built a smarter messaging system for a primary school. A donation to the Middlemore Foundation from the proceeds of the Waipuna Fun Run and Walk (sponsored by the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre) has helped to ensure an accuvein becomes part of the standard equipment in use on the medical floor of Middlemore Hospital.
An accuvein is a special tool used to light up veins in a patient’s arm, increasing the ease of putting in lines and injections, particularly for children and staff at Kidz First. Mr Comery said while he appreciates the funding challenges faced by Council and agrees the accommodation industry at large would not be opposed to contributing to the cost of attracting visitors to the city, it is unreasonable the industry should bear the full cost. “Of the $7 billion revenue that comes in for the tourism industry, the accommodation sector only enjoys 10 per cent of that... and when people decide to book elsewhere, staff start missing out on work and the community is also affected by that. “The Mayor has been advised by council advisors it will be an easy pass on, and it won’t.” Public consultation on the 2017/2018 Annual Budget has now closed.
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You’re invited... The Max Factor Wednesday 5 April, 2pm Please join us for an afternoon of entertainment with Max Cryer. Max has been a prominent entertainer in New Zealand for several decades. His professional career began as a soloist in Sadlers Wells Opera, London, before he branched into cabaret. After fifteen tours of America as an entertainer, Max became New Zealands first TV quiz-master and appeared in over 200 shows. Afternoon tea will follow. Tickets are $10.
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We warmly invite you to come along for a special afternoon with classical singer Rebecca Nelson. Rebecca will perform some of her new songs, and will be signing her new album – Poppies & Pohutukawa – which will be available for purchase ($20). She’ll also join us for afternoon tea and a chat following the performance.
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Heat pumps
Good for: • Low running costs when you use them properly • Producing instant heat • Convenience – you can control the temperature with the thermostat and use the timer. Be aware that: • They must be sized correctly for the space and the climate to work well - if you live in a colder area, ask the supplier to size the heat pump based on its low temperature performance • Some are a lot more efficient than others • They won’t work during a power cut.
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Good for: • Low running costs, especially if you have access to free or cheap firewood • The environment – they produce very little pollution and use renewable wood energy • Heating large spaces • Heating hot water in winter through a wetback system Be aware that: • Firewood must be dry to burn efficiently – store wood under cover, ideally for at least 12 months • You need a building consent to install one and you need to use a woodburner on the approved list from the Ministry for the Environment (unless your property is bigger than two hectares).
Wood pellet burners
Good for: • The environment – the pellets are made from waste products and burn cleanly • Heat control (better than a wood burner) • Heating large spaces • Heating hot water in winter through a wetback system. Be aware that: • They won’t work if your electricity isn’t working (they use a small amount of electricity • You cannot burn firewood in a pellet burner • Pellet prices vary greatly across the country – check prices in your area You need a building consent to install one • Only authorised burners can be used in areas with poor air quality.
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Electric heaters
Good for: • Heating smaller spaces like bedrooms • Very cheap to buy. Be aware that: • They are more expensive to run than most other heating options • Their heat output is low compared to most other heater types • All electric heaters are equally efficient as they convert all the electricity they use into useful heat • There are different types (radiant, convection, fan) that deliver heat in different ways to suit different situations • Many have built in thermostats but they generally aren’t very accurate.
Central heating
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Feedback sought on land supply changes Public feedback is invited on the refresh of the Future Urban Land Supply Strategy and updating the sequencing of land identified for future urban development. Following changes arising from the Auckland Unitary Plan, particularly live zoning, some areas can be brought forward, enabling earlier development, while other areas are put back due to infrastructure and funding constraints. Rural Settlements are now also included in the structure plan. “Updating this strategy will ensure that clarity and certainty continues to be provided on the future development of Auckland, particularly for housing and employment land provision,” says councillor Chris Darby, chair of the Planning Committee. “We also know more about bulk infrastructure costs for these areas, which gives us a valuable insight into how we must prepare to meet growth demands. Obviously we can’t develop everywhere at once, so we have to make
informed choices on the order and timing.” The existing strategy was adopted in 2015 and covered future development potential for 11,000 hectares of greenfield land in north, north-west and south Auckland. The Auckland Unitary Plan now includes approximately 15,000 hectares of future urban land, which will enable around 136,000 new houses. “This strategy gives us a joined-up approach to meet growth over 30 years, with Watercare, Auckland Transport and Auckland Council all working together to align bulk infrastructure provision and planning to get these areas development ready,” says Councillor Darby. Public feedback on the refresh of the strategy is open from Wednesday March 29 to 4pm on Tuesday April 18. More information and feedback forms can be found online at shapeauckland.co.nz. Council staff will be available to assist with queries at Papakura Library, Wednesday April 12, 4.30pm–7pm.
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-3:00pm, Monday to Friday. Need some ICT skills, enjoy working with preadolescents and have a vision for use of the library? This has the potential to be Jobdeveloping listings are updated a wide ranging job. Other duties, by negotiation, could daily. Call today to start the school photographer, producing the include being school newsletters and publications. Training can be doorstep delivery provided. tomorrow. CV’s with 2 referees can be emailed to the principal at, johnston@pakurangaint.school.nz or dropped off at the School office, by April 7, 2017 the perfect career for you.
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Project Support – East Tamaki We are seeking a candidate to work within a family owned NZ company that has serviced the New Zealand Pacific markets for over 50 years. We deliver a range of high quality LED lighting products and solutions to a range of customers. The position will be based in East Tamaki • Are you good at building relationships with customers? • Bring your eye for detail. • Work with leading edge products and technology Requirements for the role • Friendly and team player. • Good professional approach and interpersonal skills. • Good planning and attention to detail. • Intermediate MS skills Candidates that pride themselves on delivering good quality products and service to build sustainable customer relationships. Full training can be provided for candidates with the right attitude and skills. In return you will receive a competitive salary. You will work within a team that is highly motivated and support leading edge lighting products and solutions. Contact us if you see yourself as part of our team and have the skills we require. Call Deon on 029 771 2500 or email me at deon@masons.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Applicants must also have a clean drivers licence and will be requested to undergo a NZ Police check.
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Saint Kentigern is a leader among Independent schools in Australasia, providing a future focused values based independent Presbyterian education for students from 3 to 18 years old, in four schools on three campuses across Auckland.
Are you outgoing, confident and have a passion for selling?
ATTENDANCE OFFICER This position is responsible for managing the student attendance database and Middle College student reception. The hours are 7.45am to 3.45pm during term time with some work required during school holidays.
Here’s your chance for a great career as part of a successful advertising sales team based in vibrant Botany Town Centre, Auckland. We know effective advertising consultants are: ■ ■ ■ ■
The successful applicant will have: Proven database management skills with attention to detail and accuracy Experience in managing confidential information Excellent customer service and communication skills Strong Microsoft Office skills in Word and Excel A high level of initiative A calm and pleasant manner
We are seeking just such a person to fill a challenging sales role requiring: ■ Excellent communication/English skills – written and oral ■ Excellent time management ■ Ability to multi-task and handle pressure ■ Negotiation skills ■ Bubbly personality with can-do attitude A media background would be advantageous. You will work on a variety of publications including EastLife, Rural Living, Howick & Pakuranga Times; Botany & Ormiston Times and special projects.
An understanding of the special character of the College is essential. Please apply sending your CV and a covering letter, along with the names of three referees to Sue Rea at hr@saintkentigern.com Applications close Thursday 13 April 2017 For more information on the College visit www.saintkentigern.com
Good enough to back themselves to build a sound client base Confident enough to educate clients on media products and their benefits Committed enough to manage accounts and ensure clients feel valued Creative enough to come up with innovative ideas to grow client spend
Times is proud of its progressive and high-achieving team and encourages staff input. We offer a great work domain with high tech systems in the heart of a stimulating environment. Hours and remuneration negotiable.
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The Soap Factory Limited is a privately owned, leading contract manufacturer of boutique soap for the personal care industry. We are looking for people, who are looking for casual or temporary work. Based in Pakuranga, the Manufacturing plant currently runs two shifts Day shift Monday - Friday, working from 7.00am till 3.30pm Afternoon shift Monday to Thursday 2.15pm till 12.15am Please indicate on your application your preference for which shift and if you are available for casual assignment or for temporary assignment full time for a fixed period. This role reports into the Production Supervisor and its main focus is working on packing of soap some using equipment and some by hand equipment, to produce products which meet our customer requirements. You will need to have: • Previous experience working on a factory production line • The physical ability to move product around • Good written and oral skills • A positive, can-do attitude • A high level of reliability • Excellent Team Player In return, the Soap Factory can offer you the chance to be part of a friendly fun team. All applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent Resident status as determined by New Zealand immigration department. Attach a letter of application providing details of your relevant experience and why you believe that you are the right person for this position along with a current and complete CV to inquiry@soapfactory.co.nz CD250838
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is well-organised and articulate, with strong secretarial and computer skills, to support our Executive Officer. An excellent command of written and spoken English is essential. The role includes secretarial duties, membership liaison and maintenance of membership records, backup accounts support, website maintenance and general office administration. The position is for 16 to 20 hours per week (on average) and may suit someone looking to return to the workforce. Some months are busier than others. There may be some periods of sole charge. To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following skills and attributes: Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise A friendly and professional manner Excellent written and oral communication skills Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint The ability to work unsupervised High standard of personal presentation A positive, ‘can do’ attitude Also advantageous: A working knowledge of MYOB Experience in a similar role in a membership-based organisation As we are a small office you will need to be willing to lend a hand as part of a supportive team. Please apply with letter of application and CV, including contact details for at least two referees to: Email: enquiries@nzile.org.nz Or post, marked ‘Personal & Confidential’ to: The Executive Officer PO Box 64232, Botany, Auckland 2163.
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Sancta Maria College is a co-educational Year 7-13 State Integrated Catholic College with 1000 students. We are inviting applicants for the position of School Guidance Counsellor for one day a week. This is a Permanent Part-Time position, working with one other counsellor to provide counselling for students of the College, advice and support for staff and parents. Personal qualities will include a willingness to support the Special Catholic Character of the College. The successful candidate must hold Provisional or Full Membership of NZAC or equivalent professional body. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications close Monday, 10 April 2017, 4.00 pm Shortlisting: Wednesday, 12 April 2017 * selected candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Detailed information and an application pack is available on the College website: www.sanctamaria.school.nz Apply in writing enclosing application form, covering letter and CV to: Jenny Goddard; Sancta Maria College; 319 Te Irirangi Drive; Botany South; Auckland 2016 Or via email: j.goddard@sanctamaria.school.nz
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provided if necessary. Ideally we would like the person to start at the beginning of Term 2, 1 May 2017. Hours are 8am – 3.30pm, 5 days per week. A job description is available on request. Please email your cover letter with a CV to: mailbox@bbi.school.nz Closing date will be MONDAY 10 April 2017
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Hauraki is a progressive group of 7 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
Tinytown Learning Centres Ltd is seeking a fun, enthusiastic ECE educator with a genuine passion for caring for children aged 0-5 years. Will consider either fully qualified or unqualified (dependant on previous experience). Applicant will be subject to Police check. Please email CV to: enquiries@tinytown.co.nz
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Our successful, well established Company requires additional admin support to assist our office team. Varied busy role, friendly office culture, based in modern offices in East Tamaki. Duties include customer service, invoicing, general admin, answering/directing calls, computer experience essential. Hours 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday (finish 4pm Fri); salary is negotiable on experience. Please email: g.westbrooke@laserplumbing.co.nz
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onsidering the loyalty Steve Hansen’s All Black selection panel has given to its veterans, keeping young guns from overseas sharks leading up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup could be a tricky exercise. With Israel Dagg prolonging his contract, he should be the right wing favourite to start the June/July series against the British and Irish Lions, especially after injuries have currently sidelined Nehe Milner-Skudder and Waisake Naholo. Certainly Dagg filled the bill admirably with a prolific try-scoring performance last year. But although he is gifted, he lacks the lightening thrust the other two possess when fit and available. Loyalty in sticking to the incomparable Richie McCaw and Dan Carter paid a huge dividend when the All Blacks successfully defended their world crown in 2015. Having been plagued with injuries during and after the previous world championship in 2011, Carter was definitely not the form New Zealand
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Super Rugby first-five. Yet he rose magnificently to the occasion to be named International Player of the Year when it mattered most. Other veterans like Ma’a Nonu and Conrad Smith also repaid the selectors for their loyalty. The only one who couldn’t was unfortunate loosehead prop Tony Woodcock who got injured early in the piece. Since then Dagg returned after missing World Cup duty to enjoy a splendid 2016 international season when Ryan Crotty and Anton Lienart-Brown seamlessly filled the midfield roles vacated by Nonu and Smith. Having served as McCaw’s deputy for so long, rugged Sam Cane finally took his chance but has plenty of competition from dynamic Ardie Savea and the accurate Matt Todd. Despite performing so well in concert with Lienart-Brown last season, Crotty can expect a strong challenge from Sonny Bill Williams when the Blues second-five fully recovers from the injury which cut short his Rio Olympic sevens campaign.
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Meanwhile, the best performing No 12 in the Super 12 this year has been Hurricane Ngani Laumape who is just one of several young guns who are making a huge impact. Others include fellow Hurricanes Jordie Barrett and Vince Aso and Chiefs wizard Damian McKenzie. Having just turned 20, Barrett also fancies the No 12 jersey. But like older brother, Beauden, he’s shown he’s also a very talented fullback. McKenzie, also an exciting attacking fullback, should return to his true position at first-five when Aaron Cruden takes up his overseas contract at year’s end. So much talent coming through, but too few positions currently available for them to fill unless they are prepared to exercise patience. Meanwhile Blues fans had cause to celebrate a deserved six tries to two 3814 win against the Bulls with former St Kents student and Melbourne Storm league wing Matt Duffie nabbing two. There were some fine touches from fullback
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Andre retains series lead Andre Heimgartner crossed the line in third in the fourth Australian Grand Prix Carrera Cup Australia race on Sunday to walk away from the Melbourne event leading the championship by 34 points. The 21-year-old Melbourne-based Dannemora driver entered this weekend on equal points for the series lead thanks to his round-winning performance at the Clipsal 500. Now with two seconds, a seventh and Sunday’s third, he is looking ahead to the next event in May with a nice buffer over David Wall. Heimgartner started seventh on the grid for Sunday’s fourth and final race of the weekend, moving up three positions
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within the first three corners in a strong display of speed and race craft. Later that lap, he came up behind team-mate Nick McBride and went to work on taking third place – getting it done with a clean and swift pass on lap three. From there, Heimgartner set after Cameron McConville for second, but with tyre wear creeping in, he had to settle for the third step of the race podium, 4th for the round and an extended series lead. “It has certainly been an interesting weekend here at the Australian Grand Prix, but we walk away leading the title chase as we head to round three and with podium finishes in three of the four races including two seconds,” he said.
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Michael Collins and powerful driving runs from Jerome Kaino and Patrick Tuipuloto to suggest there is much needed mongrel in the pack. Having showed grit to narrowly beat the Brumbies 18-13, the injury riddled Highlanders should beat the Rebels this Friday night in Dunedin. The Blues and Chiefs are favoured to win home games against the Force and Bulls respectively on Saturday when the Hurricanes should have too much firepower for the Reds in Brisbane. On Sunday, the unbeaten Crusaders should complete a New Zealand clean sweep at the expense of the Waratahs in Sydney. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author
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