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ohn Key’s sudden resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the National Party created shock waves around New Zealand and the world on Monday. The National Party caucus will hold a meeting this Monday (December 12) to decide the new party leader and Prime Minister. That is also when Mr Key will tender his resignation. He has endorsed Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bill English as his replacement. On Tuesday, Mr English announced that he would contest the National Party leadership and so did Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins and Health Minister Jonathan Coleman. At the Times’ deadline yesterday, other ministers had also not ruled out contesting the leadership.

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Mr Key will stay on as MP for Helensville for now, to avoid the need for a byelection, but will stand down before next year’s general election. Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross, reacting to the shock announcement, said: “A sad day for the country. John Key is an amazing man and we have all learnt so much serving in his caucus.”

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Deputy Prime Minister Bill English who was in our neck of the woods at the formal launch of the Ormiston Town Centre has been highly recommended as next PM by John Key. Times Photo Wayne Martin.

t was the news that left Botany Downs Secondary College students reeling with frustration: NZQA’s latest round of mistakes made across all levels of this year’s examinations. On November 24, Year 12 student Kimberley Jayapalen sat the Level Two calculus and Level Two probability papers, only to receive a text from her tuition centre later that day, asking whether she had seen the reports about errors in examination papers. “I thought maybe it was the algebra exam because that’s the one I found difficult, but it turned out to be the two exams I thought I was doing okay in...I was completely freaked out about it, so I checked online. It’s a national embarrassment,” she says. Year 12 student Idreis Abdo sat the same papers, and with future plans to study software engineering at university, the 17-year-old said he was very frustrated at the extra pressure put on students as a result of the mistakes. In addition to the Level Two papers, there have also been mistakes in an NCEA scholarship statistics exam, a Level One maths exam and a Level Three statistics exam.

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Deputy Prime Minister Bill English confirmed he will run as National Party leader to replace Prime Minister John Key. However, the finance minister is not taking his win for granted with Health Minister Jonathan Coleman throwing his hat in the ring and Minister of Police and Corrections Judith Collins joining the race to fill John Key’s shoes. Mr Key surprised the country on Tuesday when he announced he was stepping down as PM. The Times asked a crosssection of people what they thought about the Minister of Finance as the next Prime Minister of New Zealand. ➤➤Harry Thomas, Botany: It’s a bit tricky. My family knows John Key personally and I’d back his judgment

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about Bill English though he’s not had a very good track record earlier. I’m not a big fan of Judith Collins. Don’t know much about Jonathan Coleman. I think Bill English would make a good PM. ➤➤Leone Dunne, Bucklands Beach: I would like to think

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A 17-year-old local high school student will be charged with drink driving after she crashed through two fences in Howick last week, striking two other vehicles and stopping just short of a house. It was a close call for a family living on Ridge Road, with the teenager’s car ending up in their front yard, not far from the house, shortly before 11pm last Wednesday night. It is not known if the two vehicles she struck were parked or driving. A police spokeswoman told the Times on Friday that the teenager would be charged with drink driving. In the meantime, her

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on when the time is right. John Key has decided the time is right for him and his family, and you can only respect that.” Mr Ross told the Times on Monday, after the announcement, that the National Party had some big decisions to make in a week’s time. ”We need a Prime Minister that will maintain stability, help to grow the economy, and continue delivering more jobs and better services for New Zealanders.” A spokesman for Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson told the Times that Mr Williamson did not want to comment on the Prime Minister’s resignation.

licence has been suspended for 28 days. The Times understands the teenage driver attends a local high school. This incident comes after a car veered off Redoubt Road in Flat Bush on November 20 and travelled 10m across a paddock before colliding with the side of a two-storey brick house. The 19-year-old passenger of the car, Alexandra Van Den Bogaart, died at the scene after 15 minutes of CPR treatment. Redoubt Road residents are calling for safety measures following the fatal crash. The female driver – also 19 – was taken to hospital with moderate injuries. Police say the two people in the house were not injured.

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resigned and there is some competition about who would be elected as the next PM. ➤➤Alex Garden, Beachlands: I think Bill English would make a good PM – it’s all a bit of a shock and we need a steady hand. ➤➤Jolene West, Botany: I

the Nats can dig a little deeper and produce a more appropriate leader. They face losing next election otherwise. ➤➤Sam Doan, Howick: Bill who? I’m sorry, don’t know much about politics. I know that the Prime Minister

am more of a left person but given that John Key was a great PM and he’s endorsed Bill English I’d go with him. I think he is as good or bad as the rest of other national candidates in the running. ➤➤ David Ellery, Somerville: The global trend of a swing to the right could see Judith in line for the job. Bill is very capable and steady but he has had a crack before and doesn’t have the charisma of John Key. Jonathan is a fresh face and could be seen as bringing new possibilities for the future. I think Jonathan Coleman may sneak up the middle between the other two. The safe money will be on Bill. ➤➤Graeme Leaning, Golflands: I’d put my money on Bill English.

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➤➤From page 1 BDSC head of mathematics Irene Bennet hopes NZQA will make a strong effort to ensure no student is disadvantaged by discrepancies in exam papers. Mrs Bennet, who has been teaching at the college for nearly 10 years, was attending a course offsite on the day of the Level Three statistics exam. When she returned to school, she was approached by distressed students who told her one of the questions kept coming up negative, so Mrs Bennet went into the classroom and asked the examiner if she could see the paper. “I looked at it and thought – don’t tell me they made an error. Some of my students were quite upset so I tried to reassure them, but unfortunately a couple of good students said they spent huge time on the question and in the end were too distressed to attempt the question.” Mrs Bennet still has faith in the NCEA system, but acknowledges there needs to be more of an effort made to avoid mistakes like this from happening again for the sake of the students. “Even in our department, I always emphasise the importance of double checking tests and examination papers, and doing the papers ourselves to make sure they are error free. It’s not fair to stress the students out during an exam. Sitting the exam is stressful enough for the students.” NZQA deputy chief executive Kristine Kilkelly apologised for the Level Three statistics exam error in a November 25 media release and said discrepancies in other papers were not expected to have affected students’ ability to answer the questions. NZQA is currently investigating how the errors occurred.

Gautam Lewis (centre) at the celebration of the Life and Work of Saint Teresa of Kolkata.

let me to meet Patricia and to a new life here in Auckland,” he said. Two years later, the family moved to England and the young lad with limited lower limb mobility had the good fortune to study at Bedales in Hampshire, the same school that Prince Charles attended. While the little boy who spoke Bengali had to learn English and felt quite displaced in an alien surrounding, it wasn’t before long that he spoke the Queen’s English with a Kiwi accent.

After picking up a business degree he went into the music industry and had an intoxicating stint as a rock and roll band manager doing world tours with bands like Oasis and The Libertines and dealing with the notorious rocker Pete Doherty. Refusing to let his disability define him or what he can achieve, he then decided to learn how to fly. “As a child I would look at the skies and wonder what it would be to fly with no post polio paralysis to hold me back.”

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It wasn’t long before that he got a pilot’s license. Now he runs a flying school for the disabled called Freedom in the Air. Also an ace photographer Mr Lewis paid homage to Mother Teresa who saved his life with a photo series titled Memories of Mother Teresa Photographic Exhibition which was inaugurated by Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy, will be on display at Regent International Education Group at 520 Queen Street.

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she says the first thing she bought when she arrived in New Zealand was a sewing machine. “I bought a blanket later,” she laughs. “My entire life in New Zealand has been in this shop,” she says, getting emotional, as a stream of customers bring in chocolates, flowers, orchid plants, thank you notes and cards. “When I initially got a job here, just three months after living in this country, there was Ngaire Leaning who was working here. “Later, when the owner wanted to sell the business, I told Ngaire that if you stay, I will buy the business. “She stayed for 19 years and retired only three years ago.” The 74-year-old says that at one time they had five people working at the clothing alteration shop. “I am finding it difficult to say no to customers who are still bringing along bagful of clothes to be

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t can’t be true! You can’t possibly go.’ ‘We are going to miss you terribly. Thank you for your service to the community,’ – are just some of the many messages that customers have signed at the reception area of the Somerville Clothing Alterations at the Somerville Shopping Court. Sitting amidst a line-up of Asian eateries, the closing of the clothing alteration shop is an end of an era. “We were the first in this area, 23 years ago. We were dress-makers as well. “It was only eight years later that other alteration shops came up in Botany and Howick,” says seamstress and owner Samira Elias, for whom sewing has always been a passion. A pharmacist of 27 years in Iraq,

altered. “After all these years they are not just clients but dear friends. ” Mrs Elias says she’s had a customer who visited her from Australia after 12 years bringing in bags of clothes. “She got them all the way (from Australia) since she was an old client.” She shares similar anecdotes of clients from the South Island and other parts of the country who have moved residence but keep returning to her Gooch Place shop. “There was a young man who walked in the other day and said he used to visit us with his mum and play with the toys in the basket whilst she got her clothes fitted,” she says. Expressing gratitude to the community for supporting her, the friendly needlewoman says she is closing shop only because it is

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difficult to keep long hours and get good help. “Currently it is just (staff member) Yasmin and me. “There are times when Yasmin comes in at 6am and I sit up late till midnight. “It’s because sewing is not a

rushed job. You got to keep it neat and tidy.” Spending time with her grandchildren now takes priority. Meanwhile, a wine and nibbles get together has been organised at the shop on Saturday, just to say a big thank you to her loyal clients.

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Young eco warriors win Ros Nicholson award A hard working group of Year 9 Mission Heights Junior College students are recipients of this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native Ecology from the Howick Local Board. Throughout this year, students have been taking part in a wide range of conservation activities in the forest area at the back of their school and in other bush remnants in the Mission Heights area.

Regular rubbish clean-ups, stream monitoring and testing, native tree planting and animal pest control have been a key areas of their work. Established by the Howick Local Board the award honours Ros Nicholson, a local teacher and veteran environmental campaigner, who had a passion for nature and its preservation. As a tribute to Ros, the award aims to support and encourage

young people who carry forward conservation values in the Howick Local Board area. “One of Ms Nicholson’s key ideals was to encourage young people in the community to appreciate, understand and respect conservation and heritage,” says Howick Local Board chair, David Collings. “It is very appropriate the board continues to honour her legacy and the work she did.”

Woman in serious condition after car rolls The female driver of a vehicle which flipped on Somerville Road near Mangemangeroa Reserve on Thursday afternoon sustained serious injuries, police confirmed. The accident occurred near the Somerville Rd/Clydesdale Ave intersection.

“All we know at this stage is that a vehicle has rolled on Somerville Road at approx 2.37pm,” police said. “The female driver has been taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries.” The Times is seeking an update on the woman’s condition.

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Howick Santa Parade Sunday, December 4, 2016 — Times photos Wayne Martin

They came, they saw, they cheered — tens of thousands basked in glorious sunshine at the Howick Santa Parade on Sunday. The masses were treated to more than 50 floats featuring community groups, schools, clubs, bands, day care centres and kindergartens as well as not-for-profit and commercial groups. And as always, Santa brought up the rear to the delight of the crowds. Meanwhile, judges found it difficult to choose the best entries from the Howick Santa Parade floats.

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he St Andrew’s Big Band (a 25 piece youth jazz band made up of young musicians from the Eastern Suburbs) is preparing for its annual Christmas concerts with special guests, the Auckland Wind Orchestra. “This year we will be performing two concerts (2pm and 7pm) on Saturday, December 17,” said SABB musical director, Hamish Arthur. “And we’re raising funds for two organisations - Alzheimers NZ and Dementia Auckland - both of whom do wonderful work in our community.

WHAT? The Most Wonderful Time of The Year WHO? St Andrew’s Big Band and Auckland Wind Orchestra WHEN? Saturday December 17, 2pm and 7pm WHERE? St Andrew’s Church Centre (11 Vincent St, Howick) HOW MUCH? All tickets $10 BOOKINGS? You have 3 options: In person at St Andrew’s Church Centre (weekdays 9am-2pm); phone (09) 535 4403; or email admin@howpres.org.nz

St Mark’s Junior School performance a joy to watch The average age was seven-years-old and they didn’t miss a cue. ‘It was spot on and a joy to watch’ was the general consensus from the audience that watched the young actors perform on stage. St Mark’s Junior School celebrated the beginning of the Christmas Liturgical Season. This year’s theme was from the perspective

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responsible for it. However, if getting a dog is something you have thoroughly investigated and would like to commence while you are home on holiday, I urge you to visit one of our three Auckland Council animal shelters to find one that would love a home.” “Better yet, visit in the new year when all the people who weren’t as responsible as you have realised their new puppy is more work than they anticipated and have given it up,” she says.

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hristmas is the most sociable time of the year and your dog loves all the attention, right? Well, maybe, but how do you know when she’s had enough and needs rescuing? Auckland Council Animal Management advisers say if your dog turns its head away, walks away from the attention, or looks to you while getting attention from someone else, they may be asking for help. “While your dog may be friendly and good with people and children most of the time, sometimes it can get too much for them,” says Tracey Moore, manager, animal management. “Even though they appear not to mind being cuddled and petted - or sat on - they are often just trying to be well behaved, despite being extremely uncomfortable.” Ms Moore advises dog owners to protect their pet at social functions. “Give them a break from children and/ or excessive excitement, even though they appear not to mind. Speak to children who may be new to your dog about how they should interact with it, and don’t leave children unattended with a dog,” she says. For people planning to surprise family with a cute puppy for Christmas, registered responsible dog owner and chair of Auckland’s Community Development and Safety Committee, Councillor Cathy Casey, advises caution. “A dog is for life, not just for Christmas. It will live for 15 or so years, and you are

might normally expect. If you leave it in a strange place, your dog may go looking for you, or try to find its way home. Make sure it is registered and microchipped so it can be found. If you are going away and not taking

your dog, here are a few points to remember: ✦ Make sure the person looking after your dog is ready for the commitment, understands your dog, and understands their responsibilities while the dog is in their care; ✦ Make sure the person looking after your dog has a way to contact you, and leave them with contact numbers for the council’s animal shelters and instructions to contact both you and the council if the dog goes missing - don’t wait until you are back from holiday; ✦ Make sure your dog is registered and microchipped before you go away, so that any council, vet clinic or welfare organisation can help return it safely.

EPA imports reindeer in time for Chistmas New Zealand will welcome a dozen reindeer in the lead-up to Christmas after a late application to import the animals from Scandinavian company, Red Nose. Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) chief executive, Allan Freeth, said the organisation fast-tracked the request under New Organisms regulations contained within the Hazardous Substances Act 1996. Dr Freeth said the reindeer would arrive daily in the 12 days before Christmas and depart the country on New Year’s Day. He understood the reindeer would be employed to deliver

Christmas food packs. “But only to the scientific community,” Dr Freeth said. EPA was happy to sign the reindeer off as unmanned aerial vehicles, whose low carbon hoof-print could be an important proof of concept tool within the airborne delivery space. He dismissed potential criticism that the last thing New Zealand needed was a bunch of Rudolphs in the sky. Rudolph #1 said by email the reindeer looked forward to visiting New Zealand, and had already had two New Year’s Eve party invites from locals. “Although English is our second

language, we’ve been happy to accept a New Year’s party invitation from your shy, retiring national bird, the Kea.Online research had confirmed the species were restrained, respectful of people and property, and at all time displayed the kind of exemplary behaviour that mirrored the reindeers’ own snow white reputation. On the other hand, they’d declined an invite to ‘party like it’s 1999’ from a group of Kiwi birds after further online research highlighted their reputation for vandalism, common theft, and general disorder. Dr Freeth said

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Churches deliver Christmas in a box

ocal churches aim to deliver 850 food boxes to families in need this Christmas. It’s making a tangible difference for families who need it the most, and letting them know someone cares. That’s the heart behind Elim Church’s Christmas Box project, which will see hundreds of people impacted by the kindness of strangers when 750 food boxes are given away on December 17. The initiative started in 2004 and has received backing from local businesses including Pak’n’Save Botany and Sanitarium. Last year, 650 boxes were given away to families who have had a tough year. More than 400 of these went to families identified by Counties Manukau East Police as part of its victim support programme. Events co-ordinator Stephany Krishna says it’s all about serving the community, and looks forward to watching the volunteer-driven project work like “a well-oiled machine” on the day, when

Summer fairy land The midsummer night’s Christmas lights at Uldale Place, Northpark , are a feast for the senses. The little street goes through a major transformation for the holiday season. The street is a festive landmark with every house in the culde-sac featuring a grand light display and elaborate Christmas decorations

including a huge inflatable Santa, snowmen and reindeer. “It all started with the first house and gradually the whole street took over. There is no pressure or competition but it’s great to see so many happy faces and people drive by to see the lights,” says one of the residents of Uldale Pl.

Elim Church and All Saints Anglican Church are prepping for some Christmas giving. Photo supplied

hundreds of people turn up to pack and deliver boxes. All Saints Anglican Church in Howick launched a similar project in 2015, after organiser Rebecca Fenn was inspired by the efforts of a church in the United Kingdom, and will be doing it again on December 23 with the aim of delivering 100 boxes.

Last year, 104 boxes were given away, consisting of meat, potatoes, vegetables, and other Christmas treats. Mrs Fenn says the feedback she receives from families is incredible. For details or to get involved, phone Elim Botany 538-0360 or All Saints Anglican Church 534-6864.

HOWICK HISTORICAL VILLAGE Travel back in time for a day, and explore an 1850’s pioneer village. Set in 7 acres of heritage gardens we have one of the most extensive collections of early colonial buildings and artefacts in New Zealand. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. LIVE DAYS: Where the village comes to life with costumed villages every 3rd Sunday of the month V.I.B.E: Every month live like a Victorian TWILIGHT MAGIC: A Christmas event BIRTHDAY PARTIES • VENUE HIRE • HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

The Village is a living museum, where costumed staff tell the story of the 19th Century Fencible Settlers.

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Admission fee applies. Free parking. Cafe on site. Gifts & souvenir shop. Open 10am-4pm. The Howick Historical Village reserves the right to make changes to the programme without prior notice.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Giving Santa a helping hand

on site, free for shoppers to sample. A series of prizes will be randomly presented to shoppers, including lucky dips and hampers of tasty goodies. Co-owners, Chris Harris and Juliet Monaghan love their annual Christmas party because they can have some fun with their all-important customers and the staff members get in the swing of things. “We love the idea of collecting gifts, it’s been a tough year for a lot of families and it’s important to help out when you can,” says Chris. “We hope our community will be generous, we have in-store surprises to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. “It is our way to thank everyone for their support.”

he FreshChoice elves are dusting off the tinsel and bringing out the candy canes as they prepare for the annual FreshChoice Christmas

party. Mark your calendar now because from 12noon to 6pm on Saturday December 10 the store is celebrating in style. The FreshChoice Christmas tree is ready and waiting for donated gifts for the less fortunate. Party guests are invited to bring along a gift to pop under the tree and FreshChoice will deliver them to the local Salvation Army. Please don’t wrap gifts as the Salvation Army works with families to select the most appropriate gift for children and this also empowers the parents and guardians. The Christmas party is always a popular event – shoppers will be entertained with Christmas carols, face-painting, lots of fabulous tastings, interesting demonstrations and loads of giveaways. Guests can try samples from all sections of the store, there is sure to be something to please everyone. Serious Popcorn will be popping corn

For more information, follow FreshChoice Half Moon Bay on Facebook or go to www.freshchoicehmb.co.nz.

Maria Solomon and Chris Harris are looking forward to collecting toys for the Salvation Army Christmas appeal.

when: Saturday, December 10 where: FreshChoice, Half Moon Bay TIME: 12noon to 6pm

Plan ahead to ease financial stress this Christmas With the festive season upon us, new research has revealed almost one third (31per cent) of New Zealanders feel more financially stressed this Christmas than in previous years. The Mastercard-commissioned consumer research on Christmas shopping habits found that while 58 per cent of people plan to spend about the same on Christmas, 29 per cent will choose to spend less this year to reduce their December costs. People planning to spend less said the main reason for doing so was having less disposable income (56 per cent) or that they have budgeted to spend a certain amount (34 per cent). “It’s great that many Kiwis are taking practical steps to reduce the impact the Christmas season has on their finances,” says Peter Chisnall, country manager for Mastercard New Zealand and Pacific Islands. “Ways to ease the holiday pressure include saving or spreading purchases

throughout the year, and for others reducing the number of gifts purchased or setting a smaller budget can go a long way to making the silly season more enjoyable. “The key thing is to have a practical approach and plan ahead.” In order to cut back on costs, New Zealanders are spending less on gifts for their parents and in-laws, with almost half of New Zealanders saying they will only spend up to $50 on their parents, compared to 20 per cent spending that amount in 2015. Sixty per cent of Kiwis are also planning to spend under $50 on their siblings, compared to 35 per cent in 2015. And 35 per cent of Kiwis said they had been saving for Christmas throughout the year, however 31 per cent rely on their November and December pay cheque to fund Christmas. “Christmas costs can add up when you combine gifts, travel and food, which can mean the holiday period can be the most

financially stressful time of year for many. The reality of Christmas is that expenditures increase over this period, so having a clear strategy around how to manage your money makes a big difference,” says Chisnall. Half of respondents, up slightly on 2015, will be limiting their gifts to one to five people this Christmas, with a third planning gifts for six or more people. Women are more than twice as likely as men to purchase gifts for more than 11 people – 8 per cent of men versus 23 per cent of women. Not surprisingly, children continue to be an expense for parents with 20 per cent planning to spend $200-$300 on gifts for each child. Kiwis plan to spend the least amount of money on friends and extended family members, with 71 per cent only planning to spend up to $50 on friends and 66 per cent planning to spend that amount on extended family. Overall, half of New Zealanders expect

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Jingle all the way to Bin Inn Howick As bakers and cooks take to the kitchen for the upcoming holiday season, Bin Inn comes to the rescue with tried and tested recipes... Many of the ingredients can be found in the Howick and Glenfield store such as nuts, dried fruit, aromatic spices, baking mixes and much more. Take your pick from festive favourites such as Christmas cake, pudding and muffins, mince tarts and much more.

Add melted margarine.

Decorate the top with almonds, pecans, dried fruit etc.

Mix sweetener and add to flours and mix well.

Bake in pre-heated oven for about 1 hours – or until a thin knife inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Add enough cold water to make a dough.

Cool completely on a baking rack.

Here are some recipes to inspire courtesy of Bin Inn:

Christmas mince tarts

Paleo Christmas Cake Ingredients: 1½ cups chopped, mixed and dried fruits of choice plus 1 cup of water or brandy 1 cup chopped nuts of choice 1 cup almond flour ½ cup coconut flour, sifted ½ tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp mixed spice ¼ tsp ground ginger ½ cup coconut oil, hard from the fridge Zest of one lemon Zest of one orange plus 2 tbsp juice 3 eggs, beaten ½ tsp almond essence

down for an even surface.

pan by greasing the sides, then lining the bottom and sides with baking paper. Wrap the outside of the cake with newspaper and secure. Simmer the dried fruit with the brandy (or water) until most of the liquid is absorbed and the fruit is plump. Meanwhile, mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Then, mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the dried fruit mixture to the wet ingredients plus two tbsp orange juice.

Method: Preheat your oven to 120°C.

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Prepare an 8 inch round or square cake

Pour into prepared cake pan and press

Ingredients: Fruit mince (or just use Bin Inn fruit mince for convenience): 1 cup raisins 1 cup sultanas ½ cup dates (chopped) 1 cup figs (chopped) ½ cup prunes (chopped) ½ cup brandy 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp lemon rind (finely grated)

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with no carpet. It’s difficult to emphatically establish if contamination is caused by use as opposed to manufacture so this is causing some confusion. Contact the Environmental Health Officer at your local council to confirm as the council is the regulatory body and not the Ministry of Health. Debra Young Communications Advisor MethSolutions

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Re, ‘A matter of grave substance’ (Times, December 1). Regarding acceptable post-clean levels of meth contamination, some councils are applying the 2010 Ministry of Health guideline relating to manufacture - 0.5 microgram/100cm2 in one room. Other councils are applying the 2016 Revised Recommendations relating to use of meth as opposed to manufacture 1.5 micrograms/100cm2 in a room with carpet and 2.0 micrograms/100cm2 in a room

Now Mitre10 is selling a really useful test kit so landlords etc can screen themselves. If results are positive then further testing should be done. It is very sensitive and easy to use. David Spalter (by email)

Better names for roads When will the Auckland Council wake up to the fact that naming new roads requires a bit of logical sense. Too often do we see road names that are difficult to pronounce even by us who are brought up with English as our first language. Imagine a new immigrant or visitor coming across an accident, calling the ambulance or police, and trying to explain where they are. It only takes a few minutes between living and dying, why

take the risk? While on the subject, when are those with the powers to decide going to provide an ambulance and fire station for the rapidly growing area of Ormiston? Contrary to their arguments, it takes far too long for emergency services to reach this area in cases of serious life-threatening incidents. The nearest ambulances are at Pakuranga and Middlemore, and fire appliances in the north edge of Otara. Imagine the time taken to arrive in heavy traffic? Bob Wichman Botany

Every child deserves to smile Every child this Christmas

deserves to smile this Christmas

Over 400 families will spend this Christmas at a Ronald McDonald House, while their children receive specialist medical treatment. Drop a present into any of our offices from December 1-19, and we’ll make sure it gets to a deserving family.

Plus: Meet Miss Auckland and the Christmas Fairy

In appreciation

Thank you for your continuing support of U3A Ormiston. You supported us strongly from the start, and we really appreciate that. We now have 33 members, with lots of interest for the future. We hope to grow to 60 members by the end of next year. Mike Groves President U3A Ormiston

Calling all children – Bring your donation gift into Ray White Howick or Ray White Botany on Saturday, December 17 and have your photo taken with Miss Auckland and the Christmas Fairy. They will also be giving out balloons and candy canes.

Miss Auckland will be at Ray White Howick, 12 Uxbridge Rd from 9-11am, then at Ray White Botany, 20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre from 11.30am-1.30pm

Empty houses

You have to wonder how (long) Nick Smith (has lived) in la-la land when he cites Auckland’s 35,000 empty houses as possibly being holiday homes with people being away on holiday. The poor man needs to have a holiday in Auckland to soothe his nerves. Gary Hollis Mellons Bay

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Go in the draw to win A DOUBLE PASS to monterey cinemas, howick. Competition runs from Thursday, December 8 and closes at midday on Friday, December 16, 2016. Write your answers and send them to Who’s Who in Howick, Times Newspapers Ltd, PO Box 259 243, Botany, Auckland 2163 or drop them into our offices at Level one, The Lane, Botany Town Centre. The winners will be notified by phone.

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WHO’S WHO IN HOWICK Match the face to the advert!

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We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year from the team at Kelly Flavell Law. Office closes at midday on December 22, 2016 and re-opens January 9, 2017, at 9am.

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OPINION

Parker must fight smart I f Joseph Parker is to become the first New Zealandborn fighter to win a world professional heavyweight crown at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Saturday night he will need to box smart instead of engaging in a slugfest with dangerous Mexican Andy Ruiz Jr. Both are personable characters outside the ring who don’t engage in the sort of trash talk that made Mike Tyson the self-proclaimed “badest,” even before he bit off more of Evander Holyford’s ear than he could chew when disqualified in their June, 1997, WBA title fight in Los Vegas. Inside it, however, both Parker and Ruiz have the killer instinct, punching fast and with power to record imposing knockout records; Parker winning 19 of 21 inside the distance and Ruiz 19 of 29. As professionals, both are unbeaten. At 27, Ruiz is three years Parker’s senior. But at 1.93cm tall and with the same reach, Parker has an 8cm advantage. That is something he will need to use behind a snappy left jab rather than standing toe to toe and engaging in a two-fisted slugfest he adopted when narrowly outpointing Carlos Takam. There were occasions in that fight when Parker’s stamina was put to the test before he

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demonstrated his courage to deservedly score a close-fought contest. I doubt if Ruiz’s defence is better than that of Takam’s. But he’s a tough guy who punches harder. He’s also engaged worldrenowned trainer Abel Sanchez to prepare him for this WBO title fight at high altitude. Sanchez doesn’t suffer fools and Ruiz has shred a lot of kilos to be in the best shape of his life. Parker’s trainer Kevin Barry has not trained the swag of world champions Sanchez has. The closest he’s come was when David Tua was outpointed over 12 rounds by Britain’s Lennox Lewis in Las Vegas on November 11, 2000. However Barry knows his stuff, having been trained by his highly-respected Christchurch father leading up to the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics where he won the light-heavyweight silver medal when Evander Holyfield was disqualified for hitting him on the break and sitting him on

his pants. Having made Tua a contender, Barry’s dream is to go a step further with the gifted Parker whose confidence has grown following his win over Takam and an early TKO over giant Alexander Dimitrenko, whose heart failed to match his physique. Parker’s left hook is sharp but is not as lethal as Tua’s was. However he is much taller, enjoys a longer reach, fires fast combinations to the body and head and has a better right hand. Whether he can take a punch as well as Tua remains to be seen. Ruiz has the ammo to ask the question and most likely will. Being patient, staying cool under fire and being prepared to defend when necessary could be vital to Parker’s success if Ruiz makes his customary storming start. That will be what Barry will urge of an exciting young protégé who has prospered nicely under his guidance and that of the management of Duco Events promoters Dean Lonergan and David Higgins Both Parker and Ruiz are two worthy young contenders with each having the knockout power to lower the boom and claim the WBO crown. May the best man win, so long as it is Parker. Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

Cricket leading the way at MHJC The sports programme at Mission Heights Junior College (MHJC) in Flat Bush is getting stronger every year and the school’s cricket teams are leading the way. In 2016, the MHJC premier boys cricket team competed in Saturday school cricket for the first time and won their junior ‘A’ competition. Captain Harvir Singh-Birl, who scored a century in the

second game of the season, was a standout performer throughout. MHJC’s year seven and eight team also had plenty of milestones to celebrate this year, finishing fourth in Auckland in the Active Post Cup and narrowly missing out on a place in the final. Tannin Khurana scored a half century for MHJC in the semi-final. There are also six Manukau

Districts Cricket representative players at the school – Tannin Khurana, Azhar Lambat, Harjot Singh Darni, Max Herbert, Devon Murdoch and Benson Ireland. MHJC attributes much of its cricket success to coach Shoruban Pasupati. Mr Pasupati was named Auckland Cricket Club Coach of the Year for the 2015/16 season and has been coaching at MHJC for the last two years.

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535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

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Electricians

Bennett Plumbing and Drainage Ltd

Ph Doug 537 1362 021 158 3260

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GARDENER, cleaner, driver. Wants any work! 278 3087

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ANY Plastering/ Painting! In/out. Lge/sml jobs, small holes repaired New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803

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Ph Josh 536 4603 or 021-074-8027

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PETS Christmas / New Year hours

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BOOKINGS FOR XMAS & NEW YEAR STILL AVAIL

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Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6pm-8am the following morning Sat noon right through till 8am Mon morning Public holidays open 24 hrs 15 Jack Conway Ave, Manukau Ph 277 8383

TO LET Ray White Eastern Group welcomes Cathy Caie Huang 湫▱㔴 To The Property p y Management g Team

The amendment is to clarify home zone boundaries due to new housing developments in the area. The proposed amended enrolment scheme is available for viewing on the school website https://sites.google.com/a/ ormiston.school.nz/osc/enrolments/enrolmentscheme-proposed-amendment.

Ray White Real Estate Mountfort Estate Agents Ltd (REAA2008)

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The Board of Trustees, PO Box 217104, Botany Junction, Auckland, 2164 Closing 1 month from the date of this notice.

Special Conditions Apply

Free pick-up/delivery Satisfaction guaranteed

To advertise phone 271 8055 or email classifieds@times.co.nz

Ph: 532 8385

SALE

Suitable builders office, Tai Chi, Ballroom, Ballet Classes etc. 7.5 x 5.5 metres Rent negotiable Ph: 534 9787

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STUDIO AVAIL

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Members of the community are invited to make comment regarding this proposed enrolment scheme in writing to:

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TO LEASE Letting Agent Cathy has been in real estate for four years, is English speaking and fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. She is committed to providing a high standard of service and care to fulfill both the landlords and tenants requirements. DDI: 538 1288 Mob 021 883 600 cathy.huang@raywhite.com

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at the

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The Ormiston Senior College Board of Trustees is in the process of updating their enrolment scheme, by way of a minor amendment under section 11MA of the Education Act 1989.

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

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Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting to be held at the Riverhills Clubrooms 168 Gossamer Drive, Pakuranga on Monday 12 December 2016 at 7.30 pm Nomination for all positions on the committee 9 December 2016 All matters for General Business must be received by the Secretary prior to 5 pm Friday 9 December 2016. Contact; Secretary, secretary@fencibles.org.nz

CAT DOORS

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Benefits of meditation For thousands of years many people have benefited from meditation. It is used as a stress reduction tool, lowers blood pressure, and also improves a person’s overall health. Studies show that meditation improves both physical and emotional responses to stress. Those who meditate can choose among a wide range of practices, both religious and secular. One of the practices that are common is a focus that shuts out the external world and encourages a stilling of the mind. I am keen to bring these services, which is available for free to the public. The guided meditation that will be introduced helps one feel light when their inner space is unrestricted from trapped emotions, afflictions, and various habitual conditionings. There will be deep cleansing at the emotional, cellular and spiritual levels The Mohanji Team have started a movement throughout the world, where people from different countries are holding sessions to the public, so that many people can benefit on the path of love and light. Mohanji is an enlightened Master of Indian decent. His teachings are universal, which embodies love, kindness, acceptance and faith that are non- denominational, as many of his disciples are Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Muslim and various other faiths. Mohanji offers a part of him to you and expects nothing in return as this meditation was given to him by higher masters. No money, no devotion, no forcing a change in your lifestyle, no choosing him as Guru. He just asks for you to accept this gift with an open mind so that we many continue in the path of love, light and peace. This is one of his experiences in the Sai Temple

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SITUATIONS VACANT

FT and PT Beauty Therapist or Nail Technician

BEACHLANDS SCHOOL

Accounts

(25 hours per week term time only)

Reception Manager

- several positions -

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Learning Assistant

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic and flexible person to support students with their learning across a range of levels (Year 1-6). We are a very successful, supportive and orderly school. The hours will be 9.30am-2.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time only, commencing on Tuesday 31 January. Please send C.V. including 3 referees to principal@easttamaki.school.nz or PO Box 58035, Botany, Manukau 2163. Applications close 15 December 2016.

Selwyn Rd, Howick Phone 534-6864 Sun 7.30am & 9.30am & Wed 10am

St Pauls Church

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Chapel Rd, Flatbush Phone 274-3460 Sun 10am & Wed 10am www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

Part time and or full time - Term time only. Experience in supporting students is required. Good communication skills. * Applications close Friday 9 December 2016. Please supply CV and Cover Letter via email to: Principal’s PA, Mrs T Horsford, Botany Downs Secondary College, 575 Chapel Road, Botany Downs t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz

Christian LINK

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

3 days per week, approximately 24 hours, with potential to expand to 5 days. We are looking for an energetic, motivated, enthusiastic individual with a great attitude and life skills to work with young adults aged 18 to 30 years with very high and complex needs. Some personal care will be required. Supporting our clients to achieve their goals and to achieve a full and rewarding life in our community. Please send CV to: Deearna@lifekidz.org.nz

www.elimchristiancentre.org.nz

SUNDAY

Qualified toolmaker preferably with CNC machining centre experience required. About the role: • Be part of the team to produce quality plastic injection moulds, press tooling, fixtures and a variety of custom components. • Program, set and operate any our 3, 4, 5 axis CNC machining centres and Daewoo Fanuc controlled CNC Lathe. • Training (if required) on Pro Engineer CADCAM system to enable you to become a fully independent operator as part of our CNC production team. Excellent hourly rate to match your experience. Possibility of regular overtime. The ideal applicant will: • Have an eye for detail • Be able to read and interpret drawings • Demonstrate good problem solving skills • Have the ability to work unsupervised • Be reliable with a good work attitude To apply for either role please email with job title in the subject line, your CV to neil@egwhiter.co.nz or for more information phone Neil (09) 276 7758 Applicants must have NZ residency or permanent work visa status.

SERVICE

TIMES

8.30am | 10am | 11.30am | 5pm | 6pm 华语翻译

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Ratio: 4.0:1 | Max Drag: 10kg Mono Capacity: 9kg 440m

Day Programme Supervisor

Two Teacher Aides

Toolmaker / CNC Machinist

SHIMANO TLD15 COMBO (BOAT)

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and registered (prov or full) ECE teacher to join our over two teaching team. This is a part time position, approximately 25 hours per week Monday to Wednesday full days. We are looking for that special someone who is a professional, dedicated and passionate teacher. You will be a self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic teacher with excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team environment. Must have a passion for teaching with a strong commitment to providing high quality learning outcomes for our children. Please send CV’s to Jo at frog.puddles@xtra.co.nz

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Apprentice Toolmaker

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ECE TEACHER

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All Saints’

Earn as you work to gain the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4) Toolmaking. Toolmakers gain engineering skills and knowledge to make moulds, dies, gauges, jigs, tooling, press tooling, and fixtures for industrial processes. Applicants should have: • NCEA Level 2 • Willingness to listen and learn • Positive can-do attitude with a passion for engineering The apprenticeship is a four-year contract. Start date negotiable.

BOTANY

Looking for an experienced Chef. Forward your CV to: nitzy_kool@msn.com

FIXED TERM

Required for our busy library to work 37.5 hours per week as a team member to provide information services to students & staff. This is a fixed term position for term 1 : 2017 : 1 February – 13 April. Experience in a college library would be an advantage. Full job description available on school website: www.sanctamaria.school.nz . Apply in writing enclosing CV to: Sancta Maria College P O Box 64 437 Botany Town Centre MANUKAU CITY Attention : Business Manager Applications close: Friday 16 December 2016

Anglican Church

EG Whiter Ltd, located in Otahuhu, manufactures high precision quality tooling and mould sets, for a diverse range of clients and products. We currently have two roles available.

SIERRA CAFE

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LIBRARY ASSISTANT

■ Are you fast and fit? ■ Do you have an eye for detail? Lawnmowing etc full time. Top dollar paid for the right person. Phone 533 1456

East Tamaki School

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PAPATOETOE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Our Teacher Aides work in a variety of classrooms and with a variety of students. They must be able to work within a range of diverse cultures especially Pasifika and Maori, and be willing to work with all students and possibly challenging behaviours. Hours for this position are at least 10 hours per week for 40 weeks, (while school is open), with some opportunities of additional hours as student needs require. Training and support will be provided. Police vetting required prior to starting. Application Forms can be requested from Barbara Ferregel and must be provided with a letter of application and your CV to Barbara Ferregel – barbaraf@papint.school.nz Applications will close as soon as a suitable applicant is appointed. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Wanted for a busy beauty salon. If you are passionate about all areas of beauty therapy including waxing, threading, manicure and pedicures, massage, facials etc we would love to hear from you! The suitable applicant must be able to do late nights and weekends and have exceptional customer service skills. Please email CV to: beautyexpress2016guo@gmail.com Or phone 021 855 886

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SANCTA MARIA COLLEGE

SUPPORT WORKER

LAWNMOWING

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The role involves : Invoicing/receipts and debtor management Account queries - Bulk funding management - Patient register maintenance - PHO reporting - banking and managing our reception area. If you would like to be part of a caring team and like a challenge this is the job for you. Applicants must have a minimum of three year’s experience in general practice and are competent at using Medtech 32. If you do not have the relevant experience your application will not be considered. Starting date mid January. Closing date 16th December 2016 Please send your CV to: jan@bjdocs.co.nz

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Botany and Ormiston Times, Thursday, December 8, 2016 — 39

SEVENS RUGBY

GOLF

Fox finishes 9th ■ BY NICK KRAUSE

Tour, only weeks ago finished tied for fourth at the Australian Open in Sydney. Beachlands golfer Ryan Fox “It was a good week again is generally pleased with his last week. Very happy with last performance at the Australian week’s performance overall,” Fox PGA Championship at Royal told the Times. Pines on the Gold Coast but “It’s a tough golf course and acknowledges his putting let played really nicely tee to him down. green the whole Fox finished week – [I] just ninth with a final didn’t get the score of 7-under putter working 281 at the $1.5 on the weekend. million dollar [It was] great to Australian PGA play with another Championship on top 10 player the Gold Coast in the world in which finished on Adam Scott too.” Sunday. Harold At the Varner III from the Australian US won with a Open in mid19-under 269. November, Fox After day two played alongside last Friday, Fox American was just two off superstar Jordan the lead with Ryan Fox Times photo Wayne Martin Spieth. He shot a 3-under 69 a one-under which put him par 71 on day three to be tied at 8-under for third equal with Gold Coast favourite Adam Scott, second with two-time major winner Spieth. ranked 7th in the world. “It was a great last three weeks It backed up a great opening to finish my year and [I’m] really effort by Fox, 29, on Thursday happy with the season overall,” when he finished two shots said Fox. behind clubhouse leader “I now have five weeks off so Andrew Dodt after making an looking forward to doing some impressive 5-under 67. fishing and surfing and catching Fox, playing his first event as up with friends and family.” a full member of the European

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Successful season for Howick College sevens T

he Howick College open girls sevens team finished fifth at the 2016 Condor Sevens tournament at the weekend – capping off a successful season for sevens rugby at the school. The Condor Sevens – New Zealand’s national secondary school sevens tournament – was held at Sacred Heart College from December 2-4 and featured three Howick College teams. The open girls team won all three pool games comfortably, beating Rangitoto College (46-7), Wesley College (19-0) and Feilding High School (29-7). Their winning spree came to an end in the cup quarter-finals, however, losing to Motueka High School 12-17. Howick College went on to win the open girls plate semi-final 31-5 against Southern Cross Campus and the plate final 26-4 against Christchurch Girls’ High School. The school’s under 15 girls team also won all three pool games at the Condor Sevens, but fell short in the cup semi-final – losing to Rotorua Girls’ High School 12-24. The Howick College under 15

boys team managed to qualify for the Condor Sevens, but lost all three pool games and also lost to Manurewa High School 12-29 in the shield semi-final. Earlier in the school sevens season, in October and November

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The Howick College U15 girls at the Condor Sevens. Times photo Wayne Martin

respectively, the Howick College open girls and under 15 girls teams won the Auckland Secondary School Sevens competitions. Five Howick College players – Lasalle Lefale, Iva Livani, Shalom Setu-Veve, Hinemoa Watene and Teuila Sotutu – were also named in the under 19 Auckland Secondary Schools Sevens Girls team that competed at the Northern Region Provincial Union Age Grade Tournament in Tauranga last month. The team, selected after the Auckland Secondary School Senior Sevens competition in October, played against Bay of Plenty, North Harbour and King Country at Arataki Park, finishing second. Lasalle Lefale, who scored six tries during the tournament and was vice captain of the side, was named player of the tournament for the Auckland team. Meanwhile, another local player – Tevita Latu from Pakuranga College – was named in the under 19 Auckland Secondary Schools Sevens Boys team.

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