Botany and Ormiston Times - Tuesday, February 4, 2020

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Café News Maree Keane of Foodco tells us that Muffin Break, one of New Zealand’s most loved cafés, is returning to the area later this year. Loyal customers were devastated when the Botany café closed recently but residents will be delighted when they hear that Muffin Break is under construction at the Ormiston Town Centre. There’s an opportunity to join them as Maree is searching for an ambitious local to become the Muffin Break Franchisee at the centre of this community.

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ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES

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unua MP Andrew Bayly has confirmed he will seek selection as National’s candidate for the newly redrawn Port Waikato electorate once boundary changes have been confirmed in April.

The current Hunua electorate will lose a large part of its eastern area and pick up a substantial chunk of what is now the Waikato electorate under the boundary alterations planned ahead of this year’s general election.

Its name will be changed to Port Waikato.

Bayly’s seat is one of the most severely impacted by the proposed Representation Commission changes.

The population in every electorate has grown since the boundaries were last adjusted in 2014. Some have increased more than others and the proposed changes aim to balance the populations in each electorate.

Hunua will lose voters in Ormiston, Flat Bush, Beachlands, Maraetai, Whitford, Kawakawa Bay, Orere Point, Clevedon, Ararimu, Hunua, Ramarama and Bombay to the newly created electorate

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Bayly says he will have to develop new relationships with groups in the new electorate.

of Flat Bush, and to the Papakura seat.

The new Port Waikato will retain Pukekohe, Waiuku, Clarks Beach, Glenbrook and Awhitu and pick up Tuakau, Onewhero, Port Waikato, Pokeno, Maramarua, Mercer, Meremere and Te Kauwhata.

Bayly, the National MP who has held Hunua since 2014, says the saddest part of the

boundary changes will be losing the relationships he’s worked hard to build up over the past five years.

“In my current electorate I have developed relationships with 41 schools, 60 early childhood education centres, 14 fire brigades and 14 residents and ratepayers groups.

“I’m going to lose half of those, if not more and I will

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have to develop new relationships with those groups in the new electorate.

“In the meantime, being a local electorate MP, it’s really important to me that I represent an area well and until the boundaries change, I will be working hard to support all the constituents in the Hunua seat.”

Bayly says he will continue

to hold constituency clinics in the eastern parts of the electorate for people who find it difficult to travel to his office in Pukekohe.

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A Times source questioned whether Auckland Council is prioritising the improvement of footpaths; “Council is spending a lot of money on cycleways.

What about footpaths?”

After hearing of similar stories around Howick, the Times conducted a brief reconnaissance in the area and noted tree roots have overcome footpaths in many places, making them unstable and potentially dangerous.

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Thanks for letting us know, here’s a ref number, bye. It’s actually not good enough. We pay rates to ensure that basics such as safe paving is available to us. Who will be accountable?

Who will apologise? Who will ensure this doesn’t happen to another person?” she said.

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A local mother, with her 12-week-old baby in a pushchair, fell on Whitford Rd whilst out walking, severely injuring both her knees.

Her first thought was with her baby and the possibility of the infant being injured or worse.

The baby was strapped in with a harness as the mother went flying.

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FIRE AND EMERGENCY

Whitford fire: massive blaze contained A fire located at the end of Birch Park Lane (clearly visible from Mangemangeroa Reserve) broke out at 12:48 pm on January 30.

Fire & Emergency Northern advised the fire was successfully contained and covered an area of gully about 100m x 600m wide.

A property was briefly threatened and a helicopter with monsoon bucket was called into assist but not ultimately used.

Five fire crews remained at the scene in the afternoon dampening down hotspots There were no reports of injuries or associated traffic issues.

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

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Local Amiee Bell captured smoke billowing out of the gully.

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CELEBRATION

Honouring the contribution that Chinese New Zealanders have made More than 100 National Party faithful turned out for a Chinese New Year event marking the Year of the Rat, last Wednesday night at the East Auckland BMW in Botany.

The function, hosted by Nationals’ candidate for Botany Christopher Luxon and Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown along with Ian Gibson, managing director Auckland City BMW a strong National Party supporter—celebrated the Lunar New Year with Chinese entertainment, drinks and nibbles.

Luxon said it was a wonderful opportunity to thank and honour the valuable contributions Chinese New Zealanders have made and continue to make to east Auckland and New Zealand, and to acknowledge the importance and potential of the New Zealand-China relationship.

He also acknowledged everyone living in Botany and how hard they have worked to make New Zealand their home.

He wished everyone “a Year of the Rat filled with much joy, health and good fortune, success, peace, and happiness.”

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

artin Spicer is bringing his 1960 BSA Golden Flash motorcycle to the Brit& Euro Classic Car Show coming to Lloyd Elsmore Park on Sunday, March 1.

Martin has had a love affair with motorcycles since he was 16 and was riding around South London on a BSA Bantam D3 in the sixties.

“After six months of thrashing it around London it broke its crank pin, and I sold it to a mate for 15 pounds,” he says.

Martin then bought his 1960 BSA Golden Flash with Garrard sports sidecar from George Clarke Motors of Brixton. “It cost 187 pounds - 40 pound deposit and 5 pound a month” says Martin.

Fast forward a few years and Martin was working in Kent refitting nuclear submarines and frig-

ates. In 1982, the UK government was shutting down military spending post the Falklands War and Martin and his wife Lynda moved to New Zealand.

The Golden Flash also made the boat from Blighty and Martin became involved a few years later with the Vintage Car Club of NZ and for eight years took part in all club events concentrating on the motorcycle side of the club.

Martin will be bringing his prize possession again to this year’s big dance, along with a BSA 1957 bantam 150. The show will also showcase the best of vintage bikes from the likes of Norton and Triumph.

Classic car show chairman Dr Rev Richard Waugh says, “Having increasing number of British and European motorcycles at our show will be much appreciated by the public. As of late January our classic car and motorcycle regis-

Martin Spicer on his prized BSA.

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trations are 1,083, which is more than our record registrations in 2019, and we still have two weeks for registration time via our website: www.briteurocarshow.nz.

Enjoying the festivities, clockwise from top left, National MP Jian Yang and National’s candidate for Botany Christoper Luxon; Val Lott snaps a shot of her partner Allan Parker and Times Media managing director Reay Neben; lucky red envelopes were presented to all guests; Luxon talked to most of the guests; the entertainment was magical; Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown doing the rounds.

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“If you have something unusual which you would like to sell, please bring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least have a look at it” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company.

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General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers.

“If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. We will be happy to look at any war medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.

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MUSIC

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iwi-born artist Ant Utama, a former resident of Cockle bay who now lives in Germany has just released a song in partnership with Lifeline Aotearoa.

It is aptly called I Got Your Back and is inspired by the unfortunate suicide statistics in New Zealand.

685 people passed away in the 12 months prior to June 30th 2019.

Males are among those at the highest risk with 72 per cent or 498 deaths this past year.

The song’s message is to encourage people to be more open and look at each other more closely and 100 per cent of the proceeds from the song are going to Lifeline.

“After moving to Germany a 12

months ago, I was surprised to see how appalled Europeans were when they heard about these statistics.

They imagine a green Lord of the Rings-esque landscape and an entire population that is high on life.

This is sadly not the case for many people,” says Ant. Hundred per cent of the proceeds from I Got Your Back will go towards Lifeline in an effort to help them continue their mission to reduce distress, save lives and build more resilient and caring communities, schools and workplaces.

Currently, Lifeline supports more than 10,000 callers and 12,000 texters each month – figures that continue to grow exponentially.

With phones needing to be manned 24/7 by qualified counsellors and trained volunteers, this service comes at a cost and without government funding, Lifeline relies heavily on public donations to be able to continue to provide this necessary service.

Lifeline’s Community Fundraiser, Chloe Skeggs says, “For a musician like Ant to use his creativity and talent to ensure people in New Zealand continue to access life-changing support is incredible.

“Ant receives $0.006 per stream of the song on Spotify which means if every Kiwi streams the song, he would reach a donation total of $30,000.”

Hundred per cent of the proceeds from the song released by former resident of Cockle Bay songwriter Ant Utama will go to Lifeline.

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FRAUD

Have you fallen victim to a home maintenance scam?

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olice are appealing for members of the public to speak up if they have been victim to a home maintenance scam in recent weeks.

Acting Superintendent Dave Glossop, Tamaki Makaurau deployment manager, says police have recently been made aware that there may be small groups of individuals committing these sorts of scams.

At this stage, police believe the offending may be occurring in parts

of Auckland however they cannot rule out other areas as well.

“Typically in these sorts of scams

these individuals will cold call homeowners offering to do maintenance work on parts of the house, often

roofing,” says Glossop. “In some cases, victims could be overcharged for work that is either never completed or is poorly executed.”

Glossop says reporting these sorts of incidents are important so that police can investigate and hold any offenders to account.

“Falling victim to these sorts of scams can be upsetting and potentially embarrassing for those involved, however reporting them is crucial so others don’t fall victim too.

“As the saying goes: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

“Our advice in these sorts of situations is to be vigilant; don’t engage with these sort of cold calls and never hand over any money.”

Police are encouraging anyone who may have been a victim to report it through the 105 number.

Residents can also report suspicious activity in their neighbourhood by calling Police on 111 immediately.

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CHARITY

Journey from extreme poverty to hope, peace F

rom heartbreak, loss and extreme poverty to hope, peace and happiness all because one 15-year-old girl decided to sponsor a child.

A former-sponsored child from Uganda lost all hope of a life worth living after his father was brutally murdered, plunging his family into extreme poverty, but a teenage changed his life.

In a series of free events, Richmond Wandera is sharing his inspirational story in Auckland – including Beachlands and Manukau - on behalf of Tearfund from February 15 to 20, to tell audiences how child sponsorship helped him break free from extreme poverty and become an internationally sought-after speaker.

Life started out well for Richmond.

He had five siblings and a mother and father who loved him dearly. They were blessed.

His father was a hard-working lawyer—the breadwinner for the family. Richmond could go to school and had everything he needed. But this all changed in an instant.

When Richmond was eight, his life and everything he had known was ripped from him.

Richmond returned home from

Richmond Wandera is sharing his inspirational story in Beachlands and Manukau on behalf of Tearfund from February 15 to 20.

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school one day and found out that his father had been murdered in the presence of his mother.

After his father’s death, the family was evicted as they could no longer afford to live there.

They ended up in a slum community called Naguru.

“I had never seen such a dark, broken and hopeless community before,” he said.

His mother’s health suffered and Richmond said he vividly remembers the day his mother announced there was no money

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left, even to afford the cheapest of meals.

“We knew our time had come to grow up and scrounge for food on the streets for survival.”

One day Compassion, Tearfund’s partner, came into Richmond’s home and told him he had a sponsor. Not only did that change his life but his family’s as well.

From that day on, the chains of his physical, emotional and spiritual poverty were broken by a 15-year-old girl called Heather.

“I am forever grateful for

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Photographer’s work shines Cockle Bay photographer Lisa Monk was awarded highly commended in the 2020 Trustpower Photography Exhibition last Friday.

Her piece “Fondly familiar” was selected from thousands of national entries as one of the Top 20 finalists in the prestigious Trustpower Photographic Exhibition.

Monk’s photograph along with the 19 other finalists are displayed in large panels along the Strand in downtown Tauranga in an exhibition that runs until April 5.

“It is an absolute honour to be selected as a Finalist. The calibre of the photographs entered were of an exceptional standard,” says Monk.

The theme of this years Exhibition is ‘home’.

Monk’s entry depicts a couple who had been married for over 60 years “showing that ‘home’ in fact is where your heart is”. ➤➤Visit www.downtowntauranga.co.nz for more information on the Trustpower Photographic Exhibition.

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Richmond carried on to study and graduated with honours in accounting. He went on to do his masters degree in spiritual formation and discipleship, which placed him among the top 10 per cent of pastors in Uganda with an education. He then founded the Pastors Discipleship Network.

“My mission was to bring training to untrained pastors in order to deepen the church and advance the gospel in healthy churches. By the grace of God, now 10 years later, we have brought training and hope to over 6000 pastors across four countries in East Africa.

“I look back to where this first started and I see a 15-year-old girl,” Richmond said.

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ractically everyone in the Chinese community, whether young or old enjoys, performing arts, be it dance, music or martial arts, and they are not shy about performing in front of an audience.

That was plain to see at the Pakuranga Chinese Association New Year celebrations recently held at a restaurant on Ti Rakau Drive.

Barry Hung, president of the Pakuranga Chinese Association, says that they’ve had to host three to four different Chinese New Year celebrations just to accommodate all their members and give them all an opportunity to showcase their talent!

Also at the celebratory event was the National Party’s candidate for the Botany seat Christopher Luxon reaching out to the Chinese community in the area, MP Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown practicing his Mandarin speaking skills. Councillor Paul Young was the official translator for them and Sean Lim from the office of ethnic Communities.

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Starts for the new season on February 10, 9.30am-12pm, Mondays/Wednesdays at Howick Leisure Centre, Pakuranga Highway. Contact Barbara 0212097613. Members, new players all welcome.

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The Howick Horticultural Society garden club, est.1923, holds it meeting on Thursday February 13 at 10am. in the Haseler Hall, All Saints Church, Selwyn Rd. Howick with a demonstration of Kokodama. All welcome, tea and coffee. Phone Patti 537 3310.

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aint Kentigern College Year 11 student Ethan Fung has been awarded a joint equal ‘Top in the World’ for Cambridge IGSE Mathematics. In the past, middle school students who had been accelerated in mathematics and had completed the Year 10 course as a Year 9, were offered the opportunity to sit the Cambridge exams in Year 10, prior to embarking on their senior school courses.

Last year, 25 of Saint Kentigern Year 10 mathematics students were studying above their year level. In the last year that Saint Kentigern offered students the opportunity to sit this exam, not only was Ethan ‘Top in the World,’ he scored 100 per cent as a Year 10 in an exam intended for students in the Year 11 age range.

Cambridge ‘Top in the World Awards’ are awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education to learners worldwide who achieved the highest standard mark in the world for a single subject. The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards programme celebrates the success of learners taking Cambridge examinations in more than 40 countries around the world.

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Cambridge Mathematics, with a total grade point average of 397. In 2019, Ethan also received a distinction award in the Australian Mathematics Competition and was placed in the Top 100 in the New Zealand Junior Mathematics competition. He was also awarded Academic Honours and his class prize.

Excelling not only academically, but in his varied co-curricular involvement, last year Ethan was also awarded the Badminton Singles Trophy as a member of the badminton premier team. He was a member of the Junior Premier Debating Team and a participant in the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. Musically talented, Ethan plays the clarinet in the symphony orchestra and was a finalist in the 2019 Solo Music Competition.

He has also been a member of the Concert Band and the Lepidoptera Society.

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FEEDBACK

Your ideas for old library building ■■BY JIM BIRCHALL

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e asked for your input on a story that ran in the Times (January 30) concerning what should be done with the land occupied by the old Howick library.

One reader viewed the buildings decline with misty-eyed sentiment for the Howick of old.

“I enjoyed reading your piece on the old Howick library and am old enough to remember it in full use.

Despite its obvious flaws as an unsafe and somewhat unloved building, it stands as a reminder of our once popular town with its own Mayor Morrin Cooper. Sadly today it looks lonely and neglected.

“I would propose a niche hotel for accommodation (for) our local visitors with memorable pictures adorning the rooms and a fast transport link to the airport.

“Failing that, an abundance of kindergartens seem to be in demand.

Maybe this location would serve as a good local asset. Long may it reign in some form.”

Another person thought a community facility would be the best option.

“I feel it would be wonderful to have a roller-skating rink for the young and old and giving the youth more activities in Howick itself and in a safe envi-

Both kids and parents alike were thrilled to meet the Star War characters at the Dare to Explore Party hosted by the Howick Local Board Libraries.

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Dare to Explore party – from Jurassic Land to Tomorrow Land Around 1650 children enrolled across the Howick Local Board for the finale of Kia Maia te WhaiDare to Explore adventure hosted at the newly refurbished Botany Library.

The four Howick Local Board libraries (Botany, Howick, Highland Park and Pakuranga libraries) got together to achieve a collaborative effort— starting off the adventure with a combined local board calendar of events.

They also worked alongside Sports Auckland for a shared fun fitness series.

In addition, several local community members contributed their talents for some memorable

events, including yoga, karate and mindfulness workshops.

The Botany Town centre mall (where Botany Library is located) and their retailers were very supportive of the party and donated a number of gifts such as books, cookie cutters and movie tickets from Hoyts.

The party was organised afterhours at Botany Library due to exceptional enrolment numbers for dare to explore this year.

The party was themed around the Kia Maia te Whai- Dare to Explore booklet with stations set up celebrating Onamata- past, Inamata- present and Anamatafuture. The children had a won-

derful time exploring Jurassic Land, The Now Land, Tomorrow Land, Fantasy Fairyland and a scavenger hunt around Botany Town Centre encompassing the theme.

The party was well attended with around 350 children and an additional 250 parents in attendance.

Funnily enough some of the parents seemed even more trilled than the children on meeting the Star Wars characters and interacting with their favourite superhero Batman.

Each child was given a gift to take home donated by the Botany Town Centre management.

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ronment. It would keep youths out of trouble and getting fit with roller hockey etc.”

And another said a facility just for the young is warranted. “(How about) a youth drop in centre where they can hang out, play pool, homework centre, counselling, cafe, table football, building community links (for) the future of Howick” “It looks like a good location for a pump track and or basketball court to keep the youth of today busy and active, once the building is removed that is. Plenty of parking and coffee shops close by would bring some trade to Howick too” “We have enough eateries and inbuilt housing so how about activities to save residents’ travelling.”

Some suggested it be used to combat Auckland’s growing housing problems. “Why not use it to house the homeless.”

SOLUTION

Neighbours-the good and the bad Neighbourhoods often change at this time of year as families move for school or work reasons.

Settling into a new neighbourhood can be difficult not only for the new arrivals but also for the existing residents. The increase in rental property brings its own pressures too for neighbourhoods with larger numbers of shorter term arrangements.

People can even be strangers to their neighbours next door! One way to bring neighbours together is through Neighbourhood Support Groups.

This is an initiative enabling peo-

ple to keep an eye out for neighbours’ welfare, whether clearing mail when folk are away or looking in on someone who may need help.

It is based on what a caring community would do. There may be an active group in your area you could join.

Another place to learn more about your neighbourhood is visit www.Neighbourly.co.nz to create your free account.

Even in established communities, neighbourhood issues do arise. The key to minimising and sorting out neighbourhood issues is to know your rights and start a friendly con-

versation at an early stage. That friendly conversation is more likely to happen if you have invested a little time in knowing your neighbours, and they can know you too.

Typical issues are shared driveways, fences and boundaries, noise and nuisance, trees, resource consents, pets or even lost or abandoned property.

Knowing these things or being able to find out about them will enable you to act to resolve the issue. All of these matters are covered by New Zealand laws or council regulations.

A useful resource to refer to before

contacting a neighbour is found at the Citizens Advice Bureau website - www.cab.org.nz or by phoning us.

By investigating your rights and preparing what you would like as an outcome, you will be more likely to resolve the issue earlier rather than later. It will also help you to work with your neighbour to find a solution in a friendly non-confrontational way.

Sometimes, however, issues do end up in court, whether the District Court or the Disputes Tribunal. This should only happen when all reasonable attempts at a solution have failed. Too often court action hap-

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As the old adage says ‘Treat one’s neighbour as oneself’. ➤➤This Solutions Column has been compiled by Graeme from the Pakuranga Citizens Advice Bureau. Visit us at the Library Building, Pakuranga, Phone 576 8331 and at Botany Citizens Advice Bureau, rear Food Court Entrance, Botany Town Centre, Phone 271 5382 or 0800 267 222 for free, confidential and informative help.

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HISTORY

Howick was burning Local historian Alan La Roche continues his series marking the district’s 170th anniversary in 2018 and the countdown to the 175th celebrations.

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n 1930 with the prospect of reticulated water, some thought of a fire-brigade.

In 1929 Canon Mason of Anglican All Saints Church was a well-known water-diviner having found good water at Otahuhu and Onehunga so he was asked to find water on Stockade Hill. After drilling down 250 feet (76m) and finding no water, the Pigeon Mountain bore had to be used.

Even in the early Fencible period, James White organised a Howick co-operative insurance scheme to help those who had lost their raupo or wooden cottages due to fire. It was successful for a few years.

For several years Picton Street was called “a brick area”, to help prevent fires hence McInness’s Corner, Rice’s Bakery and the Prospect of Howick Hotel buildings.

Howick had experienced many major fires, each with its own tragic story.

In 1904 the Melanesian Mission Building relocated to Cook Street and burned.

Crawford’s Horse-bus stables at top of Picton Street were destroyed in 1906 Howick’s large grand wooden two storied Marine Hotel in Picton Street was burned down in February 1927 when electricity

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Howick Fire Brigade, 1931.

arrived, and a lady ironing did not know to turn it off after use.

The “perceived valuable” contents of the bar were carried to safety, plus some furniture and the day’s takings. The outbuildings and garage were saved by hauling up buckets of water from the well. Of course, next morning the bar reopened in a make-do shelter for the thirsty community. But there was no fire-brigade then.

Alfred Gerring’s house caught fire in Uxbridge Road in March 1927 where his friend died.

In 1929 the large wooden convent and orphanage was

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burned.

The Thistle and Shamrock Hotel (on the site of Owairoa School today) in Nelson Street burned in 1932 George Wagstaff’s blacksmith shop burned down in 1937 Howick’s church bells were rung to bring out helpers for the bucket brigade.

The Howick Town Board thinking ahead bought a section at the corner of Wellington Street and Picton Street, for a proposed fire brigade.

In April 1931 once reticulated water was turned on coming from Ohuiarangi-Pigeon Moun-

tain to the reservoir on Stockade Hill, volunteers were called for a fire brigade and 11 volunteers joined up. An old Reo car was bought and converted into a fire engine with no windscreen, support for a ladder, a seat for the driver and bell ringer all wearing brass helmets and black tunics.

The post office telephone girls switched on the siren.

By 1940 the volunteers had built a shed for the engine and someone slept on site. There was a long-drop toilet behind the shed.

If you were at the butchers and the siren went-off, Laurie White would drop what he was doing and run up Picton Street to the station. Dick Newton and Bob Steward would leave their cars anywhere nearby and jump onto the engine, into a tunic and off to the fire. Over the years fire engines have improved as well as uniforms and equipment.

These men have served our community well for more than 89 years. ➤➤Alan La Roche, MBE Howick Historian

Owen and Margaret White celebrate their 70th Photos supplied wedding anniversary.

CELEBRATION

Seventy years of marriage Long-time Pakuranga residents Owen and Margaret White recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Originally from Wellington, Owen (96) and Margaret (93) moved to Auckland in 1981 and have been residents in the Pakuranga Park Village for the last 16 years. They met on a blind date and within two years married on December 3,1949.

Owen enjoyed his career as an electrical engineer and Margaret in the clerical/secretarial field. When asked the secret formula for a long-lasting marriage, they both replied that their backgrounds were similar and that they appreciated each other’s talents.

Their daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons enjoyed a restaurant lunch in Cockle Bay and an afternoon tea with friends in the Pakuranga Park Village.

Congratulations Owen and Margaret.

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PHOTO-ESSAY

Clevedon Art Trail – an artistic journey From idyllic landscape paintings to stunning garden displays, woodworks, pop-up printmaking, portrait photography and interactive sculptural workshops, the Clevedon Art Trail on the Auckland Anniversary was a self-drive exploration of local artists who opened up their studios and workshops – a treat for all art aficionados.

Times photographer WAYNE MARTIN captured part of the creative journey on camera.

Artist Katie Blundell with Guy Blundell.

Heading to Riverhaven Artland.

Helen Dorresteyn’s ceramic sculpture work.

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Melody Brook’s work of art.

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Helen Dorresteyn’s garden display.

Display at the 40 acre sculpture park.

Award winning sculptor James Wright invited visitors to cover the big bird in upcycled road signs.

Leaf cutter ant in cast bronze by Samantha Lissette.

Chris Moore – Ornithophobia.

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humour, who can turn their hand to problem-solving. The position requires a ‘can do’ attitude, with a strong work ethic, ‘handy person’ skills and ability to work positively in a child-centred environment. This person would need to be self-motivated, a positive team player and work unsupervised. This would include 45 weeks per annum.

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Botany Botanyand andOrmiston OrmistonTimes, Times,Tuesday, Tuesday,February February4,4,2020 2020 — 15

CRICKET

Kane not able: Super over haunts Blackcaps again ■■BY JIM BIRCHALL

the super over and would have been quietly confident of getting a W on the board.

Rohit Sharma had other ideas and made easy money pumping Tim Southee (who had gallantly volunteered for crickets’ most unpopular job) for 6 off the last ball to seal the series.

For the NZ cricket public, the loss extracted further discontent with recent results, which had already manifested in typically apathetic crowds at the first two games at Eden Park.

Muddled thinking in regards to batting positions and bowler selections, now have the Canterbury axis of Stead and “two metre” Peter Fulton under pressure, joined in the shark tank by chief selector Gavin Larsen.

Hamish Bennett resumed his international career after bossing provincial batsmen in the Dream 11 Super Smash, and Blair Tickner was promoted on his ability to bowl a hard length.

Unfortunately neither looks capable of consistently troubling batsmen at this level.

In a team missing three front line seamers, the back-ups are just not

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lackcap’s captain Kane Williamson almost single-handedly rescued NZ from another defeat at the hands of India in the current T20 series.

Almost.

Unfortunately the Blackcaps entered familiar territory and lost last week via their nemesis-the super over, the cricketing equivalent of Sherlocks’ Moriarty.

Chasing a gettable 180 on a sultry night in the city of the future, Martin Guptill flattered to deceive with a stylish 30 odd.

Howick Pakuranga local Colin Munro seemed to be caught in some sort of leg-side black hole, cleverly exploited by the Indian seamers, rendering him (at the moment) incapable of hitting a Zorb ball with a guitar.

A baffling decision to send in bespectacled left-hander Mitchell Santner, to counteract Ravindra Jadeja’s cack-handed tweak and Chahal’s leggies, failed to pay dividends as he was beaten all ends up and his castle re-arranged after scratching out 9.

From there, Williamson took con-

OPINION trol playing a lone hand, and got his team to within a whisker of snatching back game three, with his 95 off just 48 balls, including 6 stylish sixes.

When Ross Taylor squeezed the last ball of the innings from Mohammad Shami back onto his stumps instead of the expected quick single to short third man, the crowd quickly sent texts to family at home, advising them they would be staying a little longer.

With the spectre of the Lords final omnipresent, and the witching hour approaching, New Zealand swatted a competitive 17 off the 6 balls of

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up to it.

On-field, the team doesn’t appear to be exhibiting the fluidity and confidence they emanated with such aplomb in the World Cup. Is the dressing room in disarray?

Or are India simply masters of the short game?

With the T20 World Cup taking place in the west island from late October, time is running out for this administration to avoid impeachment.

Time will tell.

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3:11am 3:35pm Rise 7:49pm Set 4:50am 7:06am 7:28pm

Kane Williamson took control playing a lone hand and got his team to within a whisker of snatching back game three.

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UPDATE: Since this story was filed, the Blackcaps’ summer of discontent has continued after astonishingly being pushed into another super-over (and subsequent loss) in game 4, and failing to execute a win from a comfortable position in game 5, leaving players and management plenty to ponder. ➤➤Times journalist Jim Birchall is a long-serving Auckland Cricket Umpire, and owner of cricket media & equipment site honeybadgercricket.com

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When: Tuesday, 11th February 2020 & Sunday, 16th February 2020 Where: Riverhills Park (Gossamer Drive, Pakuranga Heights Time:

7pm – 9m and 6pm – 8pm respectively

• Squash court charge - $25/45 minute session • Interactive squash court - $30/45 minute session • Tennis court - $25 per hour • Racketball court hire - $25/45 minute session • Saturday/Sunday only 10am-4pm

Contact our Senior Club Captains: Kim Ansell: womensclubcaptain@fencibles.org.nz or Daren Leng: mensplayercomm@fencibles.org.nz for more information.

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LESSONS START Tuesday 25 February 2020 at 7.20pm Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 1pm Enquiries

We look forward to meeting you and feel free to bring along a friend or two or even a team.

Richard Andrew

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Bridge is a card game.

It’s fun and good for the mind.

It’s social or competitive - you decide.

Bridge helps you make lots of friends.

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Rise 5:56pm Set 2:54am 5:13am 5:31pm Rise 9:18pm Set 7:12am

8:48am 9:15pm

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16 — Botany and Ormiston Times, Tuesday, February 4, 2020

BLACK CAPS SCHOOLED �� Page 15

SUPER RUGBY

Chiefs ready to unleash E

xpect plenty of Super Rugby fireworks when coach Warren Gatland’s Chiefs host Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson’s Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday night.

That’s the mouth-watering prospect following the Chiefs come from 19-5 behind 37-29 first round win against the Blues at Eden Park.

Watching the contest between 31-year-old first-five Aaron Cruden and Richie Mo’unga should be worth the price of admission alone after replacement Cruden and Anton Lienert-Brown orchestrated the Chiefs incredible comeback at Eden Park.

Cruden had the tactical nous and astute kicking game the Blues lacked and it was his late drop-goal and penalty that deprived his opponents a bonus point for losing.

Not that the Blues were totally bereft of talent. With Alex Hodgman leading the way, their scrum dominated the first half. Flanker Tony Lamborn and No 8 Hoskins Sotutu ran strongly and left wing Rieko Ioane scored two determined tries coming off the blind.

Lighter and sharper this year after his form faltered last season when he lost his All Blacks berth to George Bridge, Ioane could not have made a more impressive start.

However I hope he remains on

Chiefs first-five Aaron Cruden was pivotal in the team’s win against the Blues at the start of the Super Rugby season on Friday night at Eden Park.

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the wing instead of his preference at centre where England international Joe Marchant and TJ Faiane look capable of forming a good partnership.

Brother Akira will also be hungering to get his chance after his form dropped alarmingly when he was unfit and overweight for Auckland in last year’s Mitre 10.

Akira is an exceptionally gifted athlete but so is Sotutu, son of former Auckland star Waisake, who

should keep him on his toes.

Second half replacement props Karl Tu’inukuafe and Ofa Tu’ungafasi had strong ball-carrying games but surprisingly failed to make an impression against an improved Chiefs scrum.

The calls for new Blues recruit Beauden Barrett are already being sounded but he won’t be back until April 15 following a well-deserved rest. He certainly should make a difference but first the team collectively

need to stop making silly judgmental errors and fumbling the ball when tries beckon.

Meanwhile having beaten the Waratahs 43-25 at Nelson, the Crusaders live on despite the loss of Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock, Owen Franks, Matt Todd, Jordan Taufua and Ryan Crotty.

With Braydon Ennor relishing the chance to play centre, Will Jordan and Leicester Fainga’anuku looked champion wings when starting ahead of

Agnew’s Angle All Blacks George Bridge and Sevu Reece. Fainga’anuku is fast, powerful and fearless and doesn’t shirk hard work while the speedy Jordan has silky skills.

Other teams to impress were the Stormers (who scored five tries in their 27-0 thrashing of the woeful Hurricanes) and the Jaguares who hammered the once powerful Lions 38-8.

Meanwhile the Australian Open more than lived up to the expectations of Melbourne tennis fans with Novak Djokovic winning the men’s crown for the eighth time and Russian-born American Sofia Kenin claiming her first women’s Grand Slam.

Djokovic, aged 31, went five enthralling sets 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3. 6-4 with Austrian star Dominic Thiem, 26, to continue the dominance he and fellow veterans Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have enjoyed for so long.

Djokovic now has 17 Grand Slams, one behind Nadal and two behind Federer.

Kenin, at 21, is special, having beaten two times major winner Garbine Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. It could be her first of many. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer

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