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COMMUNITY New GM at helm as HHV turns 40

Krissy Perrett is the new General Manager for the Howick Historical Village.

Krissy has had extensive overseas experience in museum roles, including London sites The Garden Museum in Lambeth, London, and The Bermondsey Fashion & Textile Museum. Most recently she has been the Retail Operations Manager for Auckland Art Gallery.

This year the popular local living museum is turning 40.

On Saturday, March 15, The village will be celebrating the milestone by putting on a day for all the family to come and take a trip back in time, and experience what life was like for the early pioneer inhabitants of Howick & the east.

In an extrapolation of the regular ‘Meet the villagers day’, visitors will be able to enjoy a re-enactment performance by actors portraying immigrant women (complete with Irish accents) pony rides, farm animals, fairground games, butterchurning displays, and enjoy tea, coffee, and delicious lunches and snacks at the famous Homestead cafe.

Krissy says the village is also a great place to hold wedding receptions in its Bell House function area. “The authentic Victorian homestead dates back to 1851, and caters for up to 50 people. “The nearby historic Church dated to 1852, adorned with painted white walls and wooden pews, is a great place to exchange nuptials, and caters for up to 70 people. “

The village is also a popular filming location for local and overseas productions.

For the future, Krissy has big plans for the village that include “guided candle light tours..and our ever-popular Holloween ‘Village frights’ A family friendly evening with spooktacular activities, entertainment and trick or treating”. Krissy Perrett

➤ 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.

Her career sporting achievements include: ■ 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’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.

Carter Hackett, studied at Pakuranga College and plays rugby for the Pakuranga United Rugby Club and the Tamaki Lightning American Football Club. Carter impressed the Foundation with his commitment to his sport, working hard on his fitness as well as working week as an apprentice builder.

His achievements include: ■ Rugby, Pakuranga College 1st XV (2015- 2017) Captain in 2017. ■ Pakuranga College 1st XV Player of the year (2017) ■ Auckland Rugby U18 Divisional Captain (2017) ■ Pakuranga United U20s Captain (2018) ■ Auckland U19s Academy (2018) ■ Auckland U19s (2018) ■ Pakuranga United Premiers (3 Caps) (2019) ■ American Football: (5 Seasons, 2014- 2019) ■ Tamaki Lightning U16’s (2014-2016) Captain in 2016 ■ Tamaki Lightning U16’s National Champions (2015-2016) ■ Tamaki Lighting U16’s MVP (2015-2016) ■ Tamaki Lightning U19’s (2016-2018) ■ Tamaki Lightning U19’s Captain (2017- 2018) ■ Tamaki Lightning U19’s National Champions (2017-2018) ■ Tamaki Lightning U19’s MVP (2017-2018) ■ AFA U19 Kiwi Bowl MVP (2017-2018) ■ New Zealand Down Under Bowl Captain (2018) ■ Tamaki Lightning Seniors (2019) ■ Carter is completing a Carpentry apprenticeship through the BCITO and Axion Projects.

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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’.

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