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co-owner of the Masala Restaurant chain has been jailed for hiding millions of dollars in cash sales and laundering large amounts of it. Rupinder Singh Chahil – who resided in Howick - was sentenced today at the Auckland High Court to three years and two months in prison, plus a $50,000 fine, on nine money laundering charges and 34 tax evasion charges. A former accountant, Vijay Kumar Gupta, was also sentenced on Friday to 10 months home detention and ordered to pay $5000 in reparations. Inland Revenue spokesman Tony Morris says the evasion wasn’t particularly sophisticated but was carried out on a massive scale. “Chahil provided 114 individual GST returns to Inland Revenue on behalf of the Masala Related Companies, which together concealed more than $6.5 million of mainly cash sales,” Tony Morris says. “The tax offending was linked inescapably to the money laundering but the money laundering was far more complex, involving multiple bank accounts here and overseas. “Chahil and another co-

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this case. “The investigation took longer than it should have because Chahil had false responses prepared to deliberately frustrate the enquiries. IR’s investigation into the money laundering meant contacting tax authorities in Australia and India where he and Gupta tried to hide their criminal proceeds. “The offending itself caused significant financial loss to society. The money laundering was designed to hide the tax evasion and allow Chahil to enjoy the fruits of his crime at society’s expense,” Tony Morris says. Joti Jain, who was a former co-owner of the companies running the Masala chain, pleaded guilty to 21 charges of tax evasion and was sentenced to nine months home detention in 2018. Gupta pleaded guilty to nine charges of money laundering along with Chahil who also pleaded guilty to 34 charges of tax evasion in October. Chahil previously had imposed and served a sentence of Home Detention for charges relating to providing false or misleading information to Immigration New Zealand.

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CRIME

Friday night fight: Stabbing in Shelly Park ■■BY JIM BIRCHALL Police are investigating a stabbing incident at a reserve on Cyclades Place in Shelly Park on Friday night. Local residents who did not want to be named reported a “car speeding down the road” at around 10pm on February 28. This was followed by “yelling and screaming...and a person yelling for help.” An eyewitness also stated that a blood-stained t-shirt was “stashed in the wheel well of the car”. The t-shirt was believed to be recovered by an eyewitness on Sunday morning and subsequently turned over to Police. In a statement, Detective

Sergeant James Gemmell of Counties Manukau East police said: “At around 10 pm, two groups got into an altercation in the reserve. As a result, one male suffered a number of lacerations and was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.” Police have since completed a scene examination at the reserve and have spoken with a number of people. “At this stage, our enquiries are ongoing.” ➤➤Anyone with information can contact Ormiston CIB on 105 or information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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CRIME

Local man jailed for child abuse imagery A

n east Auckland man has sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for knowingly possessing and distributing child sexual abuse imagery, and blackmail. 30-year-old Earl Gary Chatterton was sentenced at Manukau District Court on Wednesday February 25, to four years and nine months in prison. The sentence is the result of a joint investigation by NZ Police and the Department of Internal Affairs which commenced in August 2018. Mr Chatterton pled guilty to 26 charges involving the distribu-

tion and possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation imagery, and one charge of blackmail. The joint investigation revealed Mr Chatterton distributed, copied and was in possession of over 80 objectionable image files and attempted to blackmail several people for financial gain. Detective Senior Sergeant Eddie Sutherland says: “The sentencing shows that police along with our partners will not tolerate this abhorrent offending. “Police, DIA and Customs have a very close working relationship. The strength of the three agen-

cies working collaboratively means we are more effective when it comes to identifying and bringing to justice those who seek to exploit defenceless and vulnerable children and adults within our community,” says detective Sutherland. Tim Houston, Censorship manager, Internal Affairs, says “We work closely with NZ Police and Customs to ensure these criminals are caught and brought to justice. “We proactively share knowledge and insight to identify these individuals who offend against our most vulnerable members of society,” says Mr Houston.

POLITICS

Ross to stand again despite charges ■■BY JIM BIRCHALL

mbattled local MP Jami-Lee Ross has vowed to stand again for the Botany electorate in September’s general election. Ross was approached by the Times for comment on whether he would withdraw from the election race in light of him being charged by the Serious fraud Office, along with three others, for their part in the National Party donations scandal. Ross said: “Re: elections, nothing has changed.” He was hamstrung

from making further comment about the SFO charges by sub judice laws. Ross is a former National Party MP for Botany, but now is an independent MP after resigning from the party in October 2018. He appeared in Auckland District Court on Tuesday, February 25 to answer charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office in relation to the National Party donations impropriety. Yikun Zhang (48), Shijia (Colin) Zheng (34) and Jami-Lee Matenga Ross (34) each face two charges of

‘Obtaining by deception’. Hengjia (Joe) Zheng (34) faces one charge of ‘Obtaining by deception’ under the Crimes Act and another of ‘Providing false or misleading information’ under the Serious Fraud Office Act. The charges relate to donations paid to the National Party. He, along with his co-defendants have pleaded not guilty to the SFO charges. He was ordered to surrender his passport and was remanded on bail till June 10, when he must re-appear. He must reside at his home address.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

What’s going on with Howick Local Board From this week we kick off a new Let’s Talk Local column that will keep you updated with what is happening in the Howick Ward.

Let’s talk LOCAL

Playground news: The renewal of Raphoe Playground in Flat Bush has been completed. This includes the extension and installation of new playground equipment and fitness With Adele White stations, new seats, and a picnic table. Did you know you can walk or Preparing for the winter sports season: Late last year, the local cycle from Meadowlands all the way board prioritised the renewal of Wil- to Burswood on this great shared liam Green Sports Park. This project pathway? In the forthcoming financial has now been completed in time for increased use over the winter. year, the local board will continue, All fencing mesh has been fixed and amongst many other projects, to repaired, height extensions are com- implement the Howick Village Cenplete, impact curtains have been tre Plan, the Walking and Cycling installed and the gates have been Network Plan and will investigate community safety initiatives. replaced. Howick’s second ‘Movies in Parks’ Your feedback is required: You event for 2020 is on Saturday can help the Howick Local Board March 14: The whole family can develop their next Howick Local enjoy a free showing of ‘Aladdin’ in Board Plan. Over the next few weeks, Lloyd Elsmore Park, sponsored by local board members and council Howick Local Board. Fun and pre- staff will be out and about at meetmovie entertainment commences ings and events, asking locals what from 5.40pm and the movie will start is important to them in their comat sunset. Bring a picnic or purchase munity. They will welcome your views on how they are tracking and food from one of the food stalls. Howick Local Board is delivering whether they are moving in the for our community: They have cre- right direction. Join the conversation and have ated between 10 and 15 kilometres of the walking and cycling network your say at: akhaveyoursay.co.nz/ in the Highbrook and Burswood lovelocal areas and five pedestrian bridges along Cascades Walkway have ➤➤Adele White is the chair of the Howick Local Board recently been renewed.

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OPINION

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The apparent strategy adopted by this government to buy up homes off the open market in order to compensate for its lack of follow through on KiwiBuild is only going to make things worse in the housing market, not better. The disclosure last year that Housing New Zealand, now known as Kainga Ora, had purchased five homes on Nelson Street for nearly $1 million each shined a light on what this government has turned to following the failure of their flagship housing policy. The issue with this is that buying homes off the open market to inflate our state housing portfolio is only adding to the problem, since it’s not actually increasing the country’s housing stock. It means the government is competing with first home buyers, who have worked hard and saved for years in order to get their foot in the door only to lose out to the large state-funded pockets of Kainga Ora. It’s also a poor use of taxpayer money, particularly in the case of Nelson Street. For what the government paid, it could have built twice as many homes itself and housed twice as many families in need. The government says it is trying to accomplish two main goals when it comes to housing – increasing the stock of affordable homes in New Zealand, particularly in Auckland, and ensuring there are enough so that everyone has a sheltered place to sleep at night.

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But this strategy ensures their failure at both of those objectives. It does not add to the housing stock, and it is not helping those most in need. Rather than buying million-dollar state homes off the open market the government should follow through on the promises it made. While I fundamentally disagree with KiwiBuild, building new homes is what’s required right now. If elected into government later this year, National will scrap the Resource Management Act and replace it with something that actually makes sense. The biggest impediment to the construction of affordable homes at present is the exorbitant costs placed upon developers and builders through the consents process, so we will simplify things to make it easier to build what’s needed. I am hosting a public meeting on social housing with National’s Spokesperson on the subject Simon O’Connor, on Tuesday 24 March at the Howick Bowling Club, 33 Selwyn Street, Howick, at 7:00pm. Please come along if you’re interested in hearing more about this issue. Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga

uckland Transport is promising extra capacity on buses and trains for the busiest time of the year as Aucklanders head back to work and study. Last year public transport patronage totalled 103.2 million passenger boardings, that’s annual growth of eight per cent. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says, “With the annual surge in demand for public transport as students return to university it’s critical that Auckland Transport provides extra capacity on the network. “I’m pleased to see that Auckland Transport has added an extra 5000 seats on buses at peak times and is rolling out extra train cars to accommodate demand.” Group Manager Metro Services Stacey van der Putten says AT is in a good position to cope with the rise in demand. “We have put the extra seats on the 15 busiest routes services including on the number 70 bus which runs from Botany to Britomart. The first of our new trains have arrived from Spain and we are rolling those out with more six car trains during the busy periods. We will have 1200 extra seats in the morning peak and the same in the afternoon.” Auckland Transport has a few additional buses to help out over

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the next few weeks. “This means when we see a problem we me may be able to slot in extra services to help. However, there may be times when customers may not be able to get on the first bus on our high frequency routes but we aim to keep the wait time to a minimum. Please respect our drivers, they’re doing their best to make sure you get to your destination on time. People may have to stand on some services so

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please make room for other passengers.” Stacey van der Putten says all public transport will be busy but Auckland Transport and its operators will do their best to manage the demand. She says while the good weather continues biking, scootering and walking are great options and people should also look at whether they can travel outside the very busy peak periods.

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PHOTO ESSAY

It’s a record folks – Brit & Euro Classic Car Show a hit A

record number of people turned out for the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Sunday. The weather was kind too – although there was cloud cover it was extremely warm with some respite in the afternoon when the wind picked up. Rev Dr Richard Waugh, chairman of the Brit & Euro Classic Car Show Committee, said: ‘Our fifth annual classic car show was a resounding success with the most car and motorcycle registrations we’ve had (1140) and a record public attendance of more than 10,000 people. “The free community event is only possible due to much voluntary effort and the sponsorship of Howick Local Board, Protecta Insurance and Times Media. “We are already underway with our evaluation work to ensure the 2021 event is just as memorable for east Auckland.”

The weather was fantastic – if not a bit too hot – on Sunday, the first day of autumn. Thousands came through the park to see almost 1200 classic cars and motorbikes on show.

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Murphys Road Upgrade Project Notice of road closure on Murphys Road between Flatbush School Road and Ormiston Road Murphys Road will be closed to all through traffic from 1 December 2019 until 9 April 2020. During the closure, Auckland Transport will carry out an important stage of the Murphys Road upgrade project by replacing the culverts under Murphys Road. The new culverts will accommodate the increased volume of stormwater that will be created by urbanisation in the area. St an

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EDUCATION

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ockabye Early Learning Centre at Aviemore Dr recently hosted a Wheels Day to raise funds for Little Heart Day for NZ Heart Kids. Preschoolers dressed in red, brought along their scooters and bikes and had an amazing time practicing their riding skills on a pretend road that the preschool created in their car park.

A special visit from ‘Maia bear’ the mascot for NZ Heart Kids added cheer.

A special visit from ‘Maia bear’ the mascot for NZ Heart Kids added cheer as the kids rode around the track. The children were very excited to see her cool dance moves, the best one being the floss. This was a good start to children getting involved in community activities and raising awareness for young New Zealand Heart Kids.

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More than 700 people are expected to take to the streets on Sunday March 15 – St Patrick’s Day - across the three routes on offer. Times photo Wayne Martin

SERVICE CLUB

Rotary Fun Walk and Run all set to go Dust off your running shoes and break out the – possibly green – active wear because the Howick Rotary Fun Walk and Run is back for another year! It started with only a couple of hundred people in 2005 – and with 2019 being a record year in terms of participation – this year more than 700 people are expected to take to the streets on Sunday March 15. Howick Rotary organising committee member Colin Monk says the event is a great way to get the whole family involved in keeping fit and healthy. There will be three routes on offer. The tracks cater to all levels of fitness – walkers or runners can choose from a 5.9km primary course, a 6.9km intermediate course, or an 8.1km extended course, with five water stations available on the way. Rotarian Monk says the event creates a friendly rivalry between local primary and intermediate schools that compete to be crowned the winning school – and this year, with more schools entered than ever, that competition is sure to increase. With spot prizes on offer (the best selection ever, says Mr Monk) and a delicious sausage sizzle on comple-

tion, there’ll be no shortage of motivation to finish. Each participating child will also receive a medal at the finish line. All courses start and finish at Stockade Hill, so participants can soak up some post-run (and walk) views. Sponsors this year include My Ride, Mitre 10 Mega Botany, Dilmah Tea, Howick Local Board, The Athlete’s Foot and many others. Mr Monk also acknowledged the support provided by the Howick Local Board, as part of their keep healthy initiatives. The board provide funds to assist in the running costs. All proceeds go to the Howick Coastguard, and the Rotary Club of Howick covers all the costs associated with running the event. Last year The Rotary Club of Howick donated $9000 to Coastguard. The more participants, the greater the amount raised for Coastguard. ➤➤The Howick Fun Walk and Run will be held at Stockade Hill on Sunday March 15 at 9am. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children and $10 for school teams of four, and registration can either be done at http://howickfunwalkrun.co.nz/ or by entering on the day.

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EDUCATION

Follow the leader

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ervous on her first day at school, Tracy Leader anxiously announced, “Please don’t just stare at me but come and shake my hand.” The next thing she knew was every child in the school hall was shaking her hand and happily introducing themselves to the new principal of Anchorage Park School. Now the newly anointed principal’s goal is to get to know every child’s name. And from the looks of it she is doing pretty well. Meeting up with the little ones of Anchorage Park Kindergarten that are on their weekly visit to the primary school as part of an orientation programme, Leader knows each child by name. “The transition of the kids is seamless as they come and spend some time with us once a week. Their school life doesn’t start at five years of age but from early childhood,” she says. A former deputy principal of Pigeon Mountain School, Leader says that the transition from a big primary school to a more intimate one is something she is very proud of. “When you walk around the school you realise how special it is. This small country school in the city that is tucked away in this pocket is so safe and secure. It has amazing facilities. The play area, the school grounds and we even have a wetland – our school

Tracy Leader is excited to be the new principal of Anchorage Park School. Times photo Wayne Martin

is environmentally sustainable,” she says with pride. “Some of our classrooms overlook an estuary with breathtaking views. But what our kids love most is our very own swimming pool. Children get to swim every day.” Showing off the reception area of the school originally built in 1966, she says that when she first walked in the school she asked the staff if the area had been newly refurbished and was surprised to find that the entire school is in pristine condition. Now her aim is to ensure that the roll is healthy. “We have no enrolment zone so all are welcome.” Leader is also excited about growing the Enviroschool from

bronze to silver and focus on the wellbeing of every child. The commitment of the teachers is huge, she says. “There is no one sitting in the staff room unlike big schools and during lunch time we have so many clubs including the kapa haka, card club, Stem group, sports club, enviro gardening, swim club and art extension classes to name a few. From the school choir participating in community to activities to organising a on Thursday March 12 she says that though she was sad to leave Pigeon Mountain she is happy to be here. “Honestly I don’t have time to be sad, it is just go, go, go from the time I’ve been here.”

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Howick Local Board Ethnic Forum

Stem professionals sought for Project Rocket

You are cordially invited to the Howick Ethnic Forum on Friday March 6 at Te Tuhi Centre from 6pm-7.30pm. It’s an opportunity to get to know your Howick Local Board and your Auckland Council consultations and opportunities. Find out how Auckland Council works and what your local board do. Find out what a local board plan is and how you can influence what goes into it. It’s a discussion opportunity for ethnic communities ➤➤ Friday March 6, Te Tuhi Arts Centre, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga. From 6.15-7.30pm, light refreshments provided. For information email: Yongjieli@aucklandcouncilgovt.nz or asma. bashir@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Engineering New Zealand is looking for east Auckland Stem (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) professionals to inspire the next generation and volunteer for the Wonder Project Rocket Challenge – a programme designed to get young Kiwis excited about science, technology, engineering and maths. Local schools are signed up and waiting to be partnered with a Stem professional that can enhance their learning and spread wonder to their students. Over six to eight weeks in term 2, students work with their teacher and a Wonder Project Ambassador to design, build, and launch their very own water rocket. Engineering New Zealand pairs

schools with Stem professionals to support their teaching and provide resources to successfully run the programme. Ambassadors will get all the training needed to support a teacher in their classroom for the Rocket Challenge – there’s no need to be a rocket scientist to guide young people on the Rocket Challenge. They’re looking for passionate and committed professionals working in science, technology, engineering or maths fields who want to make a real difference – and inspire wonder in the minds of young people in their community. ➤➤To find out more, visit https:// wonderproject.nz/rocketchallenge-info/.

➤ Community notices Book Launch

Botany Library welcomes you to come along and meet local Sci-Fi and Fantasy author Trevor Prout and celebrate the launch of his books: ‘How Real Is Reality Anyway’ & ‘Make a U-turn When Possible’. Friday, March 6, 5pm. Tea and coffee will be served. All welcome.

World Day of Prayer

A World Day of Prayer will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Picton Street, Howick on Friday, March 6 at 10.30am. ‘Rise! Take your Mat and Walk’ is a service prepared by World Day of Prayer Committee, Zimbabwe. The World Day of Prayer –informed prayer and prayerful action is a worldwide movement led by Christian women of many traditions. It is celebrated in services on the first Friday in March each year in over 170 countries throughout the world.

Coffee & conversation

Howick Library with guest speaker – author and health promotion coordinator for East Health Trust, Parvin B Kapila will talk about “The Science of Mindful breathing” with some time for practice and conversation. March 6, 10.30am. All welcome. Free.

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Concert goers in Howick get a rare treat this week, with a concert of Horn Vignettes. Anita Austin has recently returned from study at the Queensland Conservatorium where she received her Masters in Music Studies (French horn). Together with pianist Camila de Oliveira she plays music by two of the great composers for the horn, Mozart and Strauss, along with short works by Saint-Saëns, Glière and Glazunov. The concert is at All Saints Church, Howick, 7pm-8pm on Thursday March 5 and promises to be a fascinating insight into a less commonly heard instrument. Admission is by donation.

Meeting on Tuesday, March 10. Club night is 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of each month below Howick Bridge Club, 563 Pakuranga Road. Cover charge $2. Arthur Brewer and Bruce Kerr from the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust will talk about the operations, equipment and funding for the Trust, as well as show some footage of rescue operations in action. Explore the outdoors with great people. Day walks and overnight tramps. New members welcome. Ph Janette (09) 536 6459.

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Our local Living Museum is about to turn 40. Come along and hear the story of this wonderful gem. Historian Alan La Roche will be speaking at Pakuranga Library on Tuesday March 3 at 10.30am. All welcome. Tea and coffee served. While every effort is made to run the notices, volume and space restrictions may mean events may not run. Where publication of a notice is time-critical, groups should consider paying for a classified advertisement to ensure placement.

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or those of you who enjoy hot rods, retro caravans and rock n’ roll, it’s time to get your vintage out and join the summer party at the Howick Village HOP on Saturday, March 7 from 9-2pm. Apart from the fun, games, spot prizes and entertainment at Picton Street, Howick, there will be a special treat for retro styled rod enthusiasts. Get ready for an automotive sensory experience with Southside Streeters set to display around 15 classic American cars at the event. The community based hot rodders will line up a spectacular display of traditional street rods, custom and muscle cars, as well as a classic airstream caravan. The American beauties on display will include a ‘41 Ford Pickup truck, ’28 Model A and ’35 Ford roadsters, a Willy’s pickup, ’32 and ’39 Ford coupes, a Model A 2 door sedan, a ’56 Chev and a Ford Thunderbird to name a few. Hot rodding is more of a culture, as well as a description of a vehicle type, and the definition varies from owner to owner. The most popular definition of a hot rod would be “a modified vehicle of American origin, originally

Stag and Doe – NZ premiere Steve Key and Peter Duffy with his 36 Ford Roadster.

manufactured prior to 1949”. Steve Keys, who has been a member of Southside Streeters for over 40 years, says that the club is a hobby group of hot rodders and classic car enthusiasts. It is a community-based, family-oriented club that meets once a month at the club rooms behind the Howick Leisure Centre in Pakuranga. At these meetings, the members discuss their common interest and passion for the vehicles and the hobby, and offer support and advice to those members who are currently building or restoring their cars. The club has a steady member-

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ship number of 50, with second generation family members now also enthusiastic hot rodders and full members of Southside Streeters. “Our club is supporting the Howick Business Association and will be displaying around 15 hot rods and classic cars at the Howick Village HOP event,” says Keys, who is proud of the fact that Southside Streeters assist the local community in any way it can. A recent example is a car show, put on by the club at the Howick Leisure Centre, which benefited St John with $5000 being donated to the charity.

On a sultry night at the end of summer, I went along to my first experience of a production at Howick Little Theatre. In a New Zealand premiere, Stag and Doe showcases the Canadian tradition of partners holding a fundraiser to set themselves up financially for the start their married lives. A couple named Bonnie and Brad have a Stag and Doe planned, but run into issues with a married couple named Mandy and Rob who are at a loose end for a venue after their wedding reception tent blows down. They agree to share the local hall, but both couples are at each other’s throats, the catering staff are in jail, and the reception subsequently is in disarray. Nasty ‘Bridezilla’ Mandy, (played by the impressive Courtney Louise) is on the warpath after a few too many wines, and the fact her fiancé Rob has shifted his focus to Bonnie’s

best friend, Dee, who just so happens to be his ex that he left standing at the altar some years previously. The cast is made up of solid performers whose range extends to cross the comedy/drama divide. Tony Rahme who plays an embattled caterer, is a genuine scene-stealer with his comedic zeal. Gentle comedy goes hand-inglove with some touching moments, as the traditions of small town Canada collide with issues such as solo parenting, financial worries, and dealing with past heartbreak. Stag & Doe has a light-hearted, genuine feel that doesn’t impose itself on the audience-nor take itself too seriously, making it the perfect accompaniment to a night out on the eastside. Season: Feb 29 to March 21, 8pm Matinees: March 1 & 8, 2pm Web: hlt.nz/stag

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Cause of the accident was an offending sign In a car accident on Thursday February 13, at the intersection of Laings Road and Bucklands Beach Road, I was involved in a collision with a 4-wheel drive utility when I attempted to cross the road to head home following my regular swim. After checking that the road was clear I pulled out to cross Bucklands Beach Road, and was astounded to hear a screeching of brakes coming from my right, and had no chance of my BMW avoiding the oncoming vehicle. The result was my car was so badly damaged it was written off. The cause of the accident was an offending sign on the island in the middle of the intersection. For vehicles coming to the beach, the sign is at ground level and shows two arrows, for going left to the beach, or straight ahead along Bucklands Beach Road. Heading home, and waiting to cross the road from Laings Road, the view from my BMW saloon, which is a fairly low to the ground vehicle, was completely blocked, as many people have experienced since the junction was modified a few months ago. The original sign was on a pole about two metres high, and was

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The cause of the accident was a road sign on the island in the middle of the intersection says Neil Armstrong whose BMW is a complete write off. Photo supplied

not a problem. The replacement sign however was a different story. Vehicles coming along the main road were obscured from view when they were behind the sign, and in addition, the colour of the back of the sign is dark grey, as are the merging roads, and they just blend together. Even a vehicle as large as a utility momentarily disappears from view completely. My insurer, the AA, had no hesitation in accepting the claim, it was paid out within 36 hours. That was the good news. The bad news was that I suffered from shock, and banged my head and shoulder that became very stiff over the next few days. I was unable to swim, and in addition, I was without a vehicle, and resented the loss of my BMW, which I cherished, because of a signpost! I had to hire a car and spend the whole weekend looking for

a new one. I was annoyed because the road signs are there to ‘help prevent’ accidents, when this ridiculous lowly placed sign obscured my view, momentarily admitted, but enough to write my car off. No sign should do that. I cannot understand how the council could place a sign that obscures the driver’s view. The one saving grace was the beamer had a high safety factor, and even the tow yard manager was surprised at the level of damage, saying it had to be a 4-wheel drive as no normal car could inflict damage like that to a beamer. I have been to the council about the sign, which is now being attended to, and also the fact I suffered injury, trauma, believing for one short moment that my time was up! Neil Armstrong Highland Park

I note your headline in the Times (February 11) OUT! (water tanks running dry in rural areas) and now realise that although the Auckland Council spouts water conservation, you should see their property Auckland Council/Auckland Transport-owned commercial property at 7 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga. For weeks now the water has run out of the ground and into the stormwater and has done so off and on for years with a few attempts by WaterCare to stop it. They have been told on more than one occasion. Added to this, since the property became council-owned, it has been a maintenance disgrace. A burnt-out shop has not been rebuilt but just boarded up and burns/lawns are not maintained. John Crouch, Pakuranga

Banks need looking into

The New Zealand banking industry should have been subject to an intensive, intrusive inquiry immediately after the Australian Government’s inquiry. NZ citizens are now paying the price for the lack of urgency. Now becoming apparent, NZ citizens are having their accounts closed (while out of NZ on holiday) without any ethical professional explanations apart from saving the banks money. Further, the procedures, reasons, justifications for closing individual and business profession accounts is not disclosed adequately. Basically it is intended to save the banks money by reducing or capping employee numbers and eliminating services. Small private or business customers are being targeted. There is also considerable and grow-

ing evidence that the banks are practicing what can only be interpreted as selective discrimination by closing the accounts of individual customers, businesses, enterprises which have a history of contact with the African scams con fraud over the past 10 or more years yet tens of thousands of Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands – world citizens – were exposed. Under normal circumstances there is the opportunity to refer the matter to the NZ Banking Ombudsman but how much support will the average NZ citizen get given that the office of the Banking Ombudsman will, or already is, overwhelmed and has little effect especially for private citizens. Edgar Smallwood Pakuranga Heights

Christian bashing

We have a media and press that loves to bash and defame any Christian who puts their head above the silent parapet. Bishop Brian Tamaki comes in for heaps of venom from journalists and cartoonists alike. Israel Falau in Oz was sacked because he quoted the Bible in truth. It seems like the media and its liberalleft have some kind of mental block. They seem unable to discern truth from fiction, righteousness from wickedness. Is it because they reject the thought or even allowed the possibility that God has a say in this world of ours? That lie is at the base of their fake belief and biased news. Unfortunately you and I have to read their fake news. Of course they will continue on their stubborn journey whatever is presented to them. Ian George, Howick

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fairground games, butterrissy Perrett is the churning displays, and new General Manenjoy tea, coffee, and deliager for the Howcious lunches and snacks ick Historical Village. at the famous Homestead Krissy has had extensive cafe. overseas experience in Krissy says the village is museum roles, including also a great place to hold London sites The Garden wedding receptions in its Museum in Lambeth, LonBell House function area. don, and The Bermondsey “The authentic Victorian Fashion & Textile Museum. homestead dates back to Most recently she has 1851, and caters for up to been the Retail Opera- Krissy Perrett 50 people. tions Manager for Auck“The nearby historic Church land Art Gallery. This year the popular local living dated to 1852, adorned with painted white walls and museum is turning 40. On Saturday, March 15, The village wooden pews, is a great place to will be celebrating the milestone by exchange nuptials, and caters for up putting on a day for all the family to to 70 people. “ The village is also a popular filming come and take a trip back in time, and experience what life was like for the location for local and overseas proearly pioneer inhabitants of Howick & ductions. For the future, Krissy has big plans the east. In an extrapolation of the regular for the village that include “guided ‘Meet the villagers day’, visitors will candle light tours..and our ever-popbe able to enjoy a re-enactment per- ular Holloween ‘Village frights’ A famformance by actors portraying immi- ily friendly evening with spooktacular grant women (complete with Irish activities, entertainment and trick or accents) pony rides, farm animals, treating”.

➤➤Fencible scholarships announced The Fencible Foundation has awarded scholarships to three local sportspeople. This year’s scholarships have been awarded to Lisa Putt, Oliver Hanham and Carter Hackett. Fencible Foundation chairman Graeme Heaphy said each scholarship has a value of up to $2000 per annum for three years. “Scholarships are awarded to applicants who have demonstrated their commitment to their chosen sport on and off the competition pitch. Playing at an elite level is also an expected criteria,” Heaphy said. Lisa Putt studied at St Kentigern College and plays netball, touch and athletics. “Lisa is an outstanding young prospect in all her sports,” said Heaphy.

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■■ Saint Kentigern College (SKC) Premier Touch Girls Team ■■ SKC Premier Netball Team ■■ SKC Netball Player of the Year ■■ Auckland Secondary Schools Netball Premier Champions ■■ Upper North Island Secondary Schools (UNISS) Netball Premier Champions, named MVP of the Final New Zealand Secondary Schools Netball Development Camp ■■ Squad Member of Netball Northern Elite Player Pathway 2018-2019 ■■ Howick Pakuranga Netball Under 19 team, named Captain and MVP, placed 5th at New Zealand Championships ■■ Named in Comets Netball Training Squad for 2020 ■■ Counties Manukau Touch Under 18 Girls Team National Champions ■■ Selected for New Zealand Under 20 Women’s Team for Trans-Tasman Tour 2020 ■■ Selected for Manukau Raiders Touch Team for the Inaugural National Premier Touch League ■■ Lisa intends to study a Bachelor of Science degree at Auckland University.

Oliver Hanham studied at Pakuranga College and competes in BMX through local club the Mountain Raiders. “Oliver impressed with his level of competition but also by how much he gives back to his sport as a coach,” Heaphy said.

If someone says to you that he or she is a Chartered Accountant, the first thing you think of is `oh, they do tax returns and deal with the Inland Revenue’. That was true in the past and continues to be today, to a certain extent, but that is gradually changing. Software like Xero is completing more and more of the processing work that Chartered Accountants did 25 years ago, so as a profession we are looking at new ways to better assist the businesses we work with. At DNA we have adopted a variety of technology that didn’t exist five to ten years ago such as Xero, Hubdoc, Spotlight Reporting, HelloSign and various payroll systems. This automation is providing us and the businesses we work with the opportunity to spend more time talking about their business, what they want to achieve and where they are going not only in their business but in their personal lives as well. People get into business because they have a vision, and most often because they are an expert at what they do. Unfortunately, that expertise doesn’t always translate into making them an expert at running the business they have created. It’s hard taking time out of

working in your business to work on it. But doing this is essential for its success and achieving the vision of the founder. There is no magical overnight solution to building a successful business. It is about taking small steps every day to get a bit better than the day before, which will ultimately have a massive effect on your success. So, what should you do to build yourself a more successful business? We have broken it down into ten essential steps: 1 Get clear on exactly what it is that you want. 2. Be open to change and new learning. 3. Define where you are now (warts and all).

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Oliver’s achievements include:

■■ 2019 Most Improved Overall & 1st 17-29 Mixed (Mountain Raiders BMX Club) ■■ 2018 BMX New Zealand National Series Champion (16 yr boys) ■■ 2018 South Island Champion (Cruiser 24” 13-16 yr boys) ■■ 2017 North Island #5 20” (15 yr boys) #3 Cruiser 24” (14-16 yr boys) ■■ 2016 National 6 (14 boys) ■■ Cycling New Zealand level 1 accredited coach ■■ BMX New Zealand North Island Volunteer Coach of the Year 2018 (as member of Mountain Raiders BMX coaching team). ■■ Oliver intends to study a Bachelor of Engineering & Exercise Science degree at Auckland University.

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Christmas period. Then in the New Year after university has started back the tenant could give notice to leave and the landlord will have missed the student market for a whole year. A tenant’s desire for security of tenure needs to be carefully balanced against a landlord’s need to manage business assets,” continues Norwell. REINZ isn’t entirely critical of the

we believe this may be the final straw for landlords,” continues Norwell. “As we have already outlined to the Government, provisions are already in place to protect tenants who believe a ‘no cause’ termination is retaliatory. Landlords who misuse this provision can currently be ordered to pay damages of up to $4000. So, we don’t believe the current situation needs to change - our preferred approach would be to see higher exemplary damages for landlords who abuse nocause terminations. This will be much more affordable for the government to implement, will require less education of landlords and property managers and won’t add to the already significant backlog of Tenancy Tribunal cases,” she adds. The real estate profession is also disappointed to see the proposal going ahead to automatically convert fixedterm tenancies to periodic tenancies. Under the proposals, tenants will have up until 28 days before the end of a fixed-term lease to let an owner know they are not going to renew their fixed term agreement. “If fixed term tenancies automatically convert to periodic tenancies, this will significantly affect areas that have strong student populations such as Christchurch, Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin,” points out Norwell. “Under the proposal, students could let their tenancy rollover to a periodic contract throughout the

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If you have a knowledge of music, a pleasant personality and would like to work from home or school, please contact us now for further information.

Full time permanent Head of Counselling, who may also be a registered teacher. Reporting to the Deputy Principal in charge of Student Services, we seek an experienced Head of Counselling to join a collaborative student support services team. The Head of Counselling is a pivotal role within our team, ensuring that students’ needs are met in a coordinated, proactive and supportive manner. This is a leadership role and our Head of Counselling will: • have the ability to build empathy and advocate for diverse adolescents to achieve optimum outcomes • ensure processes that effectively leverage all available resources within our Whanau-based school to provide the best outcome for our students and school community • be a leader, able to build trusting relationships with both students, senior management and staff • work effectively within our wider pastoral care network (Counsellors, Nurse, Whanau Leaders, Careers Advisor, Pathways Manager, SENCO, Deputy Principals etc.) As part of the Student Support Services Team, you will be an NZAC Member with experience in risk assessment, a range of therapeutic approaches, referral processes and knowledge of, and interaction within a greater local network. There is an expectation of some work required during term breaks. This is a re-advertised position so previous applicants will be considered. Applicants must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa and a clean driver’s licence.

TEACHER AIDE Part-Time; Fixed-Term; Term Time Only

To be successful in this position you will require excellent written and oral communication skills, have strong leadership ability, the ability to train Junior staff to the required standard, maintain a close working relationship with our in-house caterers, and build a positive team culture.

Sancta Maria College is a coeducational Y7–13 state integrated Catholic college in Flat Bush, East Auckland. We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated Teacher Aide with great initiative and communication skills to join our vibrant Learning Support Department.

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The successful candidate will be required to work with a variety of students across the College from Year 7-13 with various special needs and talents. You will also need to work as a team member with teachers and other staff members and should be empathetic to the needs of young adolescents. Commencing as soon as possible. 15 hours per week with negotiable hours. All candidates will also be required to support the Special Character of the College.

CAREERS/SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR Sancta Maria College is a Year 7-13 State Integrated Catholic Secondary School with 1000 students in East Auckland. We seek an enthusiastic administrator with a high degree of administrative, communication, and organisation skills. The successful person will provide administrative services to both the Careers and Sports Departments. This permanent position is term time only 33 hours per week: (20 hours Sports / 13 hours Careers) Applications close: Friday, 13 March 2020.

Completed applications, including covering letter and CV to be emailed to Principal’s PA, Theresa Ganias at T.Ganias@sanctamaria.school.nz

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See the job description and application form on our school website at www.sanctamaria.school.nz/staffvacancies

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Sancta Maria College is a coeducational Y7–13 state integrated Catholic college in Flat Bush, East Auckland. We are currently seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant to the Principal and Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

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25hrs per week We are a 24/7 residential care facility looking for an Admin/Support Person Monday to Friday 9am to 2.30pm – would suit a parent with school age children The candidate needs to have a can do attitude – this position requires a person with a basic knowledge of office administration – Accounts payable, Data entry, Filing and Payroll.

EVENING SERVERY STAFF

As Board Secretary, you will attend the monthly meetings, be responsible for all meeting preparation and minute-taking, and keep documentation up-todate, record keeping and any follow-up as requested by The Principal or Board Chairperson.

We are seeking an experienced, friendly RN to work as part of a multidisciplinary health team.

18-23hrs per week We are a 24/7 residential care facility looking for an Evening Servery Person Variation on hours below during the first week of a new intake (18hrs for the week – no Sunday shift) Sunday 11.30am to 7pm and Monday to Thursday 3pm to 7pm for four weeks (23hrs per week) The candidate needs to have a can do attitude — this position requires an active person as the role involves working with cook, setting up dining area for children/family meals and then doing the dishes and clean-up of the kitchen and dining room afterwards.

You will offer administrative support and must have attention to detail, excellent word processing and IT capabilities and be able to manage workload through prioritisation and meet strict deadlines. You will work closely with the School’s administration team on day-to-day matters and be involved in aspects of organisation towards regular school events.

• Must enjoy working with youth in a multicultural setting. • Have a current NZ practising certificate • Relevant RN clinical experience is required • Database training on Pupilweb will be provided The successful applicant will be expected to have a youth health qualification or be willing to work towards this. This position is part-time for 23.5 hours a week in school term time only.

You will have high quality oral and written communication capabilities, be pro-active, flexible, level-headed and collegial, be committed to excellence, and have a sense of humour. Experience in the education sector is not required but is desirable.

Applications closes Friday 6th March 2020. Please apply in writing with a cover letter and CV to: Principal’s Assitant, Tarren Nel: tnel@sehc.school.nz

Key attributes for all roles: • Good timekeeping and reliability • Common sense • Friendly & sense of humour • Ability to work unattended • Loyal and trustworthy • Police vetting required Please email cover letter and CV to:

Applications close on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 at 4:00pm. Completed applications, including covering letter and CV to be emailed to Principal’s PA, Theresa Ganias at T.Ganias@sanctamaria.school.nz DE273833

Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate, Senior School PO Box 61 054, Otara, Manukau 2159 Phone: 09 274 5782 ext 106, Fax: 09 274 6972

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRINCIPAL AND BOARD SECRETARY

Communication will be with members of staff, students, parents, the Catholic Office, local Parish, members of the community, education sector and members of the SMC Board of Trustees.

(TERM TIME ONLY)

Please email name, address and contact phone numbers to: papers@times.co.nz

NIGHT SUPPORT ROLE

9 hour shift one night a week and cover for other night staff as required We are a 24/7 residential care facility looking for a NIGHT SUPPORT PERSON 9.45pm Sunday through to 6.45am Monday The candidate needs to have a can do attitude – this position requires an active person as children are checked half hourly.

As the Principal’s PA, you will be a multi-tasker to manage a range of organisation and administrative functions. The suitable applicant must be able to manage and respond to all enquiries with confidence, professionalism and have a friendly manner.

REGISTERED NURSE

Looking for reliable people wanting to earn some extra cash delivering our award-winning newspapers once a week, every Tuesday. You must be physically capable to deliver the paper every week — rain, hail or shine. Our papers are delivered to the Pohutakawa Coast, Botany, Ormiston, Howick, Mellons Bay, Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Farm Cove and surrounding areas. If this sounds like you get in touch with us immediately and we can arrange a delivery area close to your home. Immediate start.

Apply via email enclosing application form, CV and covering letter to: The Director of Learning Support, Mrs Louise Oliphant, l.oliphant@sanctamaria.school.nz

Visit https://www.sanctamaria.school.nz/ for a full job description and application form.

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Unique opportunity to work within an expanding multi site General Practice enhancing your own career by working within our dynamic multidisciplinary healthcare team. Our team comprises of GPs, Nurse Practitioner & Experienced Practice Nurses along with an excellent supportive management and admin team. We are all proud to be innovative in and passionate about delivering quality healthcare. Our nursing scope is expanding all the time the variety in your day can be huge consisting of assessment, triage, chronic disease and lifestyle care, liquid nitrogen therapy, vaccinations, wound care, IV therapy, spirometry, smear taking and much more. 32 hours per week, one evening shift until 8.30pm. Key attributes and requirements to be in this role: ● Primary Care experience ● High standard of clinical knowledge and performance ● Current CPR Certificate ● Current Authorised Vaccinator status ● The ability to learn quickly ● The ability to work effectively with information technology and practice systems ● Eligible to work in NZ

Please visit our website for an application form and full role description: www.sanctamaria.school.nz

Please submit cover letter, CV and Application Form (please download a copy for completion from www.bdsc.school.nz) and submit to y.degraaf@bdsc.school.nz Applications close on Monday 9 March 2020.

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Practice Nurse - Part Time

Are you a well organised person with great interpersonal skills?

John Russell Schoolwear has an exciting new position available for a retail superstar! The role is full time: 6 days a week Monday to Friday 9am5.30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. The applicant must be available for work during all School Holidays. Experience is not essential, as full training will be given. Could suit a school leaver. If this sounds like you please call us on 09-534 9373 or drop your CV into our shop at 9 Moore Street, Howick. Only applicants who have been short listed will be contacted. Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work visa.

HEAD OF COUNSELLING

You will be responsible for the day to day operation of the bar including rostering of staff, stock purchasing and bar trending.

Please send your CV to info@pepperjacks.co.nz or call Yash 021 895 755

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Phone 0800-696-874

Maraetai Beach Boating Club is situated 20 mins East of Botany Town Centre and is a focal point for local members and their families. With a thriving membership and strong demand from the public as a wedding venue the club needs a Bar and Functions Manager with strong commercial and relationship skills to ensure the ongoing success of the facility.

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You will have your LCQ and Managers licence and have put them to good use in recent times. In addition time spent in venue management for weddings and the like would be an advantage. You will also bring an ability to create strong relationships with club members, suppliers and local authorities.

Part time, could lead to full time. Immediate start. Summer is here and we are busy, looking for more staff to add to our wonderful team! • Hands on, busy kitchen roles • Should hold a valid work visa for New Zealand. • Own transport necessary! • Pepperjacks is a busy Restaurant, Cafe & Bar. Located in Pine Harbour, Beachlands. • Wages as per experience and potential.

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BAR/EVENTS MANAGER

Experienced friendly receptionist required who will accept responsibility to competently manage a range of administrative tasks in our 3 dentist / 4 hygienist practice. You will be efficient, organised, proactive and able to think on your feet. Great people skills, computer skills, initiative, a strong work ethic with an ability to learn are necessary.

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TOUCH RUGBY

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Six of those that have come via this season’s development program, and they have 11 referee’s that have represented PC touch, Counties and NZ in overseas events and World cups. Age is no barrier to getting involved as young Kurt Harrison showed. Kurt was one of our first young men to join the development program. Kurt started refereeing age just 14 and in his first year went from refereeing U12 games to controlling the A Grade final. Kurt has progressed through the programme to becoming PC Touch’s only Level 4 black badge the highest rank in NZ and the world. Kurt went on to represent PC touch at the Youth World Cup in Malaysia in the 2018 season. This season, a young 11-year-old referee has taken up refereeing, and will hope to emulate Kurt. Carl Llewelyn is proud of his charges and says, “The rewards you get watching these kids grow in confidence and skill set during the season makes this programme well worthwhile. “We have had many parents comment during the season that they have seen such a massive difference in their son or daughter as result of refereeing and that just makes the programme even more successful on many scales not just as a referee.” ➤➤To get involved, contact PCT via their website www.sporty.co.nz/ coasttouch/

■■BY JIM BIRCHALL

n the media this week was the report rugby league star Kayln Ponga is looking to be the next top athlete to make the code switch to union from league, in order to wear the All Black jersey. Australian born, but eligible for New Zealand via his Maori heritage, Ponga is off-contract with the Newcastle Knights this November. The Knights are clamouring to retain his signature and are believed to have offering a fouryear contract upgrade worth a whopping $4.5 million. The contract also comes with a ‘player option’ for 2023, effectively a get-out clause freeing up Ponga to chase his All Black’s dream (just in time for the World Cup in France). This comes on the heels of remarks from Ardie Savea concerning a switch to the ‘foreign’ code. Whether he was serious about his ambitions or the comment was made to liven up the Ice project podcast he was appearing on (although he re-affirmed his stance on another show the following day), it got people talking.

OPINION Rugby league star Kayln Ponga is looking to switch codes.

He also won no fans in the City Of Sails league community, effectively waving the middle-finger by suggesting he would shun perennial strugglers the New Zealand Warriors by announcing he would “go to a team that’s good... that’s dominating, like the Storm or the Roosters”. Boomers, and those old-atheart, decried the mere possibility of it happening on that great vehicle of the everymantalkback radio, and muttered comments about Sonny Bill Williams (the guy can’t catch a break) and his code-hopping antics that infuriated the old school and their antiquated views on professionalism.

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The reality is talented young athletes now have options to experiment with other sports, thanks to contract flexibility from clubs desperate to retain them long term. They can also simply take a break from the sport as highlighted by recent rugby sabbaticals. Much to the annoyance of purists, this trend shows no sign of stopping-nor should it. Sportspeople with the ability, and more importantly the will, to challenge themselves further by taking up a new sport should be encouraged. The majority of the apathetic public would probably raise only an inquisitive eyebrow should

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someone they know make a transition from a mechanic to a panel beater, so why is it such an issue when a sportsperson wants to spread their wings? Conversely, Solomone Kata an ex Howick Hornets player - is a great example of a player who had to adapt or die. After a series of so-so seasons, he was released by the Warriors, followed by a repeat dose at the Storm. With his career in nosedive he has returned to his roots in union with the Brumbies. A schoolboy union star at Sacred Heart College, the Tongan powerhouse exercised his options and is now flourishing in his return to union with the Brumbies, starring in the early rounds including last Friday against the Chiefs, with a well taken try and several solid carries.

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Pohutukawa churns out touch referees Pohutakawa Coast Touch (PCT) based in Beachlands has a proud and enviable record of producing top class touch referees, many of who have gone on to referee at the national level. The club is considered the largest module in New Zealand, with a staggering (approximate) 1200 players registered. Its referee development squad was created 12 years ago by Eddie Van Den Dop who wanted to create a team of referees to assist in the module. Back in his day there were just a handful of volunteers that put their hand up to referee and at the time there were no support mechanisms by Counties or NZ Touch nor pathways or qualifications they just turned up and ran. Carl Llewelyn took over the role 8+ years ago and started a long-term plan to create a team of elite referees. To date, 66 referees (sourced mainly from player ranks) have been put through the development programme, and currently they boast 37 referees within the youth development and elite programmes. In addition, 24 referees are either still in the National programme or have represented Counties and NZ at nationals. ➤➤Turn to Page 15

Improved Blues face mighty Hurricanes

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aving deservedly overcome the previously unbeaten Stormers 33-10 in Cape Town, the Blues face an even sterner test of their Super Rugby talent against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday. That latest win, following their triumph against the Bulls in Pretoria, can be attributed to the return of Otere Black to first-five and the success of converting Steven Perofeta to fullback where they have contributed to a far more cohesive backline. Black is not a fancy attacker, but he has an astute rugby brain and an accurate kick which succeeded with four penalties and converted all three of the Blues tries scored by Joe Marchant (2) and Dalton Papalii. Given more space at fullback where his sidestep and slick pass bring rich reward, Perofeta has adjusted nicely to his new position. Throw in Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea and Englishman Marchant and it’s a backline possessed of pace and penetration. However with powerful Ngani Laumape and Vince Aso combin-

The Blues’ latest win can be attributed to the return of Otere Black to firstfive and the success of converting Steven Perofeta to fullback. Photo supplied

ing brilliantly in the centres during the Hurricanes 62-15 thrashing of the Sunwolves, the Blues defence will need to be excellent in Wellington next Saturday. Add to them inspirational halfback TJ Perenara, slippery fullback Chase Tiatia and big wingers Kobus van Wyk and Ben Lam and they have awesome strike power. In scoring three tries against the Sunwolves, determined South African van Wyk showed off a smart sidestep and fend. Their forwards have also exceeded expectations. But they can expect the Blues pack to offer far sterner opposition than the Sunwolves were capable of. Meanwhile it was good to see

Joseph Parker score a fifth round technical knockout win over Shawndell Winters in Frisco, Texas, after he had been inactive for the best part of a year. That is too long in a sport which demands frequent action to prevent ring rust and loss of fitness and timing of punches. However Parker got it right when an excellent four-punch combination nearly put Winters through the ropes in the fifth after a crunching right floored the American in the third. Unfortunately in his eagerness to demonstrate his punching power, Parker failed to box as well as he can against a wily opponent who was no patsie. Consequently he got caught

in too many clinches against a 39-year-old former cruiserweight who conceded considerable weight. Parker is not an in-fighter and is at his best when he uses his excellent left jab extensively. Nor is he a one-punch knockout artist like David Tua was with his lethal left hook. However he does have fast reflexes and is capable of putting opponents away with his combinations, as he did in the fifth against Winters. That performance won’t scare Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury who need to unify the world heavyweight championship by fighting in a winner-take-all bout. Meanwhile I ended up with egg on my face last week when reporting on Tyson’s win against Wilder, I wrote Fury’s corner threw in the towel when in fact it was Wilder’s. Be assured I am having my senility checked and have asked my proof reader to see an optician. That will have to wait until former WBC king Deontay Wilder exercises his right to have a third crack at Fury. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer

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