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between Wellington Street to Ridge Road, in Howick and accused council of inactivity and wasting taxpayers’ money on a survey from which no repair work was forthcoming. “Over two years ago I was delighted to see that all damaged areas had been marked with white spray paint at the edges of each cracked and broken segment. Damage was evident down the length of the street. I presumed it was council who arranged the survey. Two years have passed, most of the paint has worn away and nothing has changed. Taxpayers’ money paid for the wasted work,” she said. Even the footpaths in Lloyd Elsmore Park seem to be in need of attention, as a reader writes: “The ones (paths) running up from the swimming pool end

towards the Homestead are, frankly, unsafe, so eroded are they...I’ve even heard one small child tell his father, ‘I’m not riding up there; it’s too rough’. “For people on foot, they are singularly hazardous, especially in winter and for the elderly.” The Times approached Auckland Council for comment and when asked if council makes regular inspections of footpaths to determine what needs remedial work, Mark Hannan, media relations manager at Auckland Transport says, “Yes – regular condition surveys and inspections are done which we use to plan maintenance and renewal programmes.” When quizzed on the time taken from receiving a complaint to actioning remedial works, Hannan says “programmes are driven by the condition of the footpath, not

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her nose re-attached. She also suffered smashed teeth and a damaged jaw. She says she has had to “struggle with pain and (also the) cost of this, as I’ve been told it’s my age (insurance won’t cover on-going costs), and (she’s received) no support for the costs at all from the fall.” Others sent in pictures of cracked or crumbling footpaths in their neighbourhoods. One reader wasn’t happy with the standard of repair job done by council contractor Fulton Hogan, and questioned the materials used. “Fulton Hogan came around to our cul-de-sac, resurfaced the road and repaired selected portions of the pavement just before Christmas. Both jobs are rubbish. The road surface is worse than the original and is already breaking up with lose asphalt all over the place. Sections of the new pavement are already cracking because of the sub-standard concrete used.” He added, “To add insult to injury, they back-filled around the new pavement sections with the gravel/stones they had excavated instead of using new top soil. For this reason grass has not grown in many places and when we mow the lawns, small stones fly everywhere. “They did not replace all the marked sections of pavement, thank goodness, or the street could have been worse. “The contractors also damaged the existing curbing and tried to repair/cover it using their sub-standard concrete.” Another reader drew attention to the “dire state” of the footpath on Howe Street

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Not a single face mask available at local pharmacies ■■BY FARIDA MASTER

“People may want 10 boxes but we can’t sell them all to one person. “Most pharmacies are overwhelmed with the demand and we’ve tried to source new suppliers,” some of whom, she admits, have been rather unscrupulous and increased their prices. “But we try to be as fair as possible with our customers,” says Leanne, who finds that it is not only those who are travelling overseas that are in urgent need of face masks and sanitisers but also people sending boxes of face masks back to China and Hong Kong. Unichem Pharmacy in Howick is out of stock till April. A staffer says that fear of coronavirus has triggered a huge demand. “We’ve never seen so many people walk in for face masks. Besides

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the program initiated by Watercare. The Times has approached Auckland Council for clarification whether the program is ongoing. Auckland Council’s Head of Water Strategy Andrew Chin is encouraging residents to keep an eye on their rainwater tanks and plan ahead. “We know the summers are getting warmer for longer. Rural dwellers need to be aware and place orders early rather than waiting until their situation is critical and putting tanker deliveries under pressure.” Local Beachlands business Orange Sky (OS) is providing free showers via a mobile van this coming Thursday the February 13, after teaming up with Kiwi laundry on Wakelin Road. The Times contacted four water suppliers and had not heard back by deadline.

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it is not something we keep huge stock of. “We don’t have any left though we’ve got two big sanitiser bottles left. “We’ve heard that someone in North Shore is trying to manufacture them so that we can source them locally, but we don’t know much about it right now,” she says. A newspaper report says that Unichem pharmacies throughout New Zealand have completely run out of stock for face masks as the public prepares for the coronavirus potentially reaching our shores. The Natural Health Co at Central Terrace, Howick, admits that though they don’t really stock medical face masks, they did try to source them, mainly due to the increasing demand but none of the suppliers had any left. “They are not available anywhere,” they say. The Chemist Warehouse in Botany says they are completely out of stock and don’t have a single protective face mask or hand sanitiser in stock. A staffer reveals that all their pharmacies have run out of them. The Dannemora Pharmacy at Redcastle Drive says that the suppliers have also run out of stock which means they don’t know if they will be restocking on face masks or sanitisers anytime soon.

Tank water owners are under the pump as the ongoing drought has seen many run dry. The warm, dry conditions to start the year have placed considerable strain on people operating off tank water in eastern areas. Wait times for delivery of water via various providers are spiralling out to as much as six weeks, with supply companies struggling to meet demand. Local Beachlands resident Heather (who asked not use her surname) says her twin 13,000 litre tanks are “just below half” and she is being parsimonious with her usage whist trying to find out wait times for water delivery from various tanker operators. She has noticed “a definite increase in water tankers up and down my road” over the past few weeks. Auckland Council has recognised that for many in the east, water is not a given as it is for those ratepayers on mains. “While it is the responsibility of property owners to ensure their private rainwater tanks have sufficient water levels to meet their needs, we are aware long waits for tankers is causing concern for some rural communities, say Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore. “Council recognises those concerns and together with Watercare, is able to provide an interim solution for a potable water supply to households in those areas running out of tank water.” Auckland Council is opening selected community venues in affected areas to residents to fill a container of drinking water; there is a limit of 20 litres per person per day for essential domestic use to help get through until water deliveries can be made. Residents will need to provide their own containers. Beachlands’ Te Puru Community Centre on Saturday provided toilets, showers & outside taps, as part of

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ART

Artist seeks inspiration from scaling mountains ■■BY FARIDA MASTER

ean Buchanan says he could feel the mountains calling. Scaling mountains inspired the internationally known artist to look at art with greater confidence. Talking to a group of artists and art connoisseurs at the Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery in Flat Bush where his vibrant canvasses have been exhibited, the 60-year-old artist poked fun at what he calls the pretentious art mafia. In comparison, he says the people he met whilst climbing Mount Cook were all connected to nature and art. “They expressed raw emotions that are real and honest; just like the coarseness and the texture you see reflected in my paintings – which is different from the art snobs I’ve met over the years,” says the landscape and abstract artist. “Before you climb a mountain you are overcome with a big fear of the unknown, of what lies ahead. Then, once you reach the peak after surviving the exertion, it is a huge release!

“To be an artist, it is important to look within you,” says the award-winning artist. Buchanan, who now lives in Karekare on 10 acres of land overlooking the ocean, has his studio nestled in the bush. After the physical challenge of scaling Mount Cook, he was thrilled to discover the brilliant greens and colours of the flowers in the valley below. “The colours look much sharper and you appreciate it even more.” Drawing a parallel between mountaineering and art, Buchanan – who makes his own charcoal sticks – says he approaches his artwork with confidence, just like he does the mountains, without any self-doubt. “I wouldn’t paint like this if it weren’t for the mountains,” he says. “I have a click vision. I paint after downloading from myself. Unlike some other artists, I don’t paint from photographs. Besides, there should always be an end in sight. You should know when to finish a painting.” He admits to giving up alcohol at

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while some of the details vary, the general premise is often the same. In one recent case, a man lost $57,000 to a caller claiming to be from Spark. The man was told his internet would be disconnected unless he logged onto his computer and fol-

the age of 46 in order to seek clarity. Tracing his humble beginnings, he says he started painting as a form of escapism from poverty. It soon developed into a passion. “As a child I could feel the poverty at home. Art was a form of escape for me,” says Buchanan, who worked with Auckland Art Gallery as a technician for 13 years. Having been invited to exhibit his paintings at public art galleries in US, Japan and Chile, more recently Buchanan received a call from the Seb’on Museum in Paris asking if they could use one of his paintings of the mythical Whanganui River as a book cover. Interestingly, his own life has been extensively traced in a book titled Wild Beast -the art of Dean Buchanan, by Bob Harvey, former mayor of Waitakere city.

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Rounding up the discussion, Abbess Manshin who curates his paintings at the temple, says she’s

seen a distinct change in his paintings. “They now reflect more sunlight and a happy state of mind.”

lowed their instructions. In another well-tested scam, a woman narrowly escaped losing more than $12,000 after receiving a call about suspicious bank transactions. The woman was told she had been over paid by the bank when it reimbursed her for purchases she hadn’t made. Fortunately, the bank was able to put a stop to the transfer. While it’s a new year, these scams

– and our advice – remains the same: • Never automatically trust someone over the phone or online who you haven’t met in person. • If you are receiving a call from someone purporting to be from a business, ask them for credentials and never hand over personal details such as computer passwords or bank account details. If the caller is legitimate they won’t mind verifying their identify. • If you think a call may be suspi-

cious, hang up immediately and do not engage with the caller. • Look after your personal details in the same way you would your wallet and other possessions. • And remember, if something looks or sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Anyone who believes they are a victim of a scam is advised to contact Police on 105. Further scam prevention advice is available on the NZ Police website.

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hirty two Rotarians who have had a blast criss-crossing the rugged landscape of Nepal and Bhutan are soon going to venture out on a Rotary Car Rally covering the length and breadth of New Zealand. Arriving from India on February 18, the contingent, including Anns and Annetts (wives of Rotarians are addressed as Anns) from 12 Rotary Clubs of Rotary International District 3131, India, hope to promote fellowship and friendship whilst creating awareness about the service organisation which has 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide. The purpose behind the rally is also to meet fellow Rotarians in New Zealand, learn about different service projects, attend Rotary meetings, participate in local community service projects and initiate joint projects. Past District Governor (PDG), India, Dr Philly Karani, also a senior member of the Rotary Club of Somerville, has been co-ordinating the event with a dedicated committee of Rotar-

A team of 32 Rotarians from India will soon arrive in east Auckland to take off on a car rally to be flagged off on Feb 20.

ians who have been working out the logistics of car rally, led by PDG Subodh Joshi. Rotarians from ages 21-73, who are professionals in different fields (including medicine, business, engineering, hospitality and education), will spend two weeks driving in branded cars with Rotary stickers that create awareness about the various worldwide Rotary projects.

Joshi says, “During the rally we will be promoting the core areas of Rotary that starts with `Rotary connects the world’ as well as focus on world peace, global warming and the worldwide campaign `End Polio Now’ that Rotary has been working on for the last 30 years. “We’ve helped immunise more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries. So far, Rotary has contributed

more than $1.8 billion toward eradicating the disease worldwide.” He says he looks forward to creating goodwill and getting to know local Rotarians starting with the host club, the Rotary Club of Somerville. They have successfully completed two rallies in the past including 10,000km in 21 days covering India, and an 8000km rally across Nepal, Bhutan and touching Bangladesh,

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which has won them accolades. Somerville Rotary will be welcoming the rally enthusiasts at the Howick Club on February 19; and have also arranged a special bbq at the Pakuranga Sailing Club on February 21 which will be attended by Rotary District Governor Garry Langford, assistant governors, district chairs and senior Rotarians from neighbouring clubs.

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The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) that has its roots in war-time England was established on the eve of the World War 11 to help people cope with the dislocation, trauma and complexity that war brings. People could go CAB for help in tracing missing relatives in bombed areas or learn about the new wartime rules and regulations. Closer home, Citizens Advice Bureau PakurangaEastern Manukau has been serving the local communities since 1977. In 2009, they set up CAB at the Botany Town Centre and more recently, have come to the Coast by way of Satellite Bureaus alternating weekly on (first and third) Friday afternoons from 1-3pm between Beachlands Rural Library (second and fourth Friday) and the Maraetai Rural Library. Each CAB is a member of the national body-the Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). To be a member of CABNZ, a CAB must meet a set of standards

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SPECIALISTS

Your bones are in good hands Motorway traffic queues are fast becoming a distant memory for many patients of Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Gary French thanks to his handy location at Ormiston Hospital. Having moved from his central Auckland location in 2009, Mr French founded his private practice, Ormiston Orthopaedics at the local private hospital without any inkling as to how things would pan out. “We took a punt but it’s worked exceptionally well!” says Mr French. “Patients from south and east Auckland areas were finding it increasingly difficult to get to appointments when I worked in the central city. “Now, getting to and from the hospital is much easier for patients and their friends and family/whanau to visit and offer support – which is so important. “It makes complete sense for people to seek treatment locally if such treatment is available, given the ever-increasing congestion on Auckland’s main transport routes,” says Mr French, himself a south Auckland resident. “I no longer find myself stuck in the car in traffic and it’s so convenient for me to drop in and check on patients either at the weekend or after hours.” He says that the comfortable hospital environment contributes to the patients’ happiness and well-being. “Our patient surveys consistently produce outstanding results and our patients are extremely satisfied. “They say it’s like staying at a hotel, not a hospital!”

What’s more, those with Southern Cross health insurance are finding orthopaedic care a lot more affordable now that Mr French is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for primary hip and knee replacement surgery. “Previously, many people with limited cover chose to go on public hospital waiting lists despite having paid insurance premiums.

“Now, getting to and from the hospital is much easier for patients and their friends and family/whanau to visit and offer support – which is so important.” - Mr Gary French, Orthopaedic Surgeon “Now, as an affiliated provider, I can provide certainty of costs involved with hip and knee replacements and, as a result, most Southern Cross members with partial insurance cover now opt to have their surgery in the private sector. “It’s made a huge difference to the patients, and reduces the impact on the

public hospital waiting lists.” Mr French’s practice at Ormiston Orthopaedics is largely focused on hip and knee joint replacement surgery, both primary and revision. He also performs knee arthroscopy, knee ligament reconstruction and other general orthopaedic procedures. He spent 18 years at Counties Manukau DHB treating bone and soft tissue cancer patients and retired from this part of his practice in December 2011. After more than 25 years in orthopaedics, the dedicated surgeon is highly respected in his field. Local GPs constantly refer patients to his services and the hospital is wellequipped to handle the demand. “We have plenty of back up facilities. The hospital has visiting cardiologists and a range of skilled surgical specialists, as well as excellent x-ray, MRI, and ultrasound services. “The specialists all work together at Ormiston with the patient as their primary focus.” Although Mr French has ceased his work in the public sector, this means he has more time to focus on his patients and ensure they receive the best care possible. For a caring, local approach to orthopaedic health, call into: Ormiston Orthopaedics Ormiston Hospital 125 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush Phone 252 0370 www.ormistonortho.co.nz

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PARANORMAL

Bumps in the night ■■BY JIM BIRCHALL

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e all love a good ghost story, but what does it take to turn curiosity into a hobby? Thirty-seven-year old Pakuranga native Sam Collier looks outside the realms of possibility and takes an open-minded holistic approach to investigating the paranormal. The self-proclaimed huge Ghostbusters fan who grew up watching the X Files is not someone who blindly follows the hype promoted by ghost-hunting TV shows, where participants have been known to fake poltergeist activities and are encouraged to ham things up for the cameras. Sam, who has a life-long interest in getting to the bottom of claims of paranormal phenomena, joined investigative group Haunted Auckland in 2013. The team has been around since 2006 founded by respected ghost researcher Mark Wallbank. The group has conducted more than 200 site visits to allegedly haunted locations including Puhinui House located within the

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Howick Historical Village. In a 2016 solo investigation by Wallbank, a torch that was mounted on a chair atop the stairs from the ground level inexplicably fell under its own volition. The footage is available to view on hauntedauckland.com Collier is well-versed in the use of the tools of the trade. Investigators kit themselves up with video cameras, EMF detectors, EDI meters and a good deal of common sense. When asked for his theory on what he thinks ghosts could be, he favours the idea that people

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are witnessing “what’s left over of what was once living”, where the events, people and their associated energies are left imprinted on the environment. For the sceptics who question this theory and ask Collier questions like “why there are no Ghost dinosaurs?”, he answers that he believes the ‘ghost’ returns to a “particular time and place due to an emotional attachment”. For now, Sam and the team at hauntedauckland.com will keep putting in the late shifts at a haunted location near you. The truth is out there-maybe.

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Third book launched On Thursday evening, January 30, the third book of the trilogy, The Adventures of Josephine Mary Cresswell was launched to an audience of friends, family and the wider Howick community in the Pakuranga Library. More than 55 people attended the launch of the book In Search of the Tarasque by MC Wally Rice and author Marilyn Bakker, followed by questions and answers, the cutting of a cake, book-signing, refreshments and a mix and mingle. Books were presented by the author to her grandchildren Nicolaas Bakker, Daniel Magolan and Olivia Whiteside. Acknowledgements included sponsors Print House Ltd, and Wally Rice; Times Newspapers for publicising the event and the Pakuranga Library for their kind and accommodating support with the venue. Marilyn gave a short reading which encapsulated

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an explosion in the goldmine and the aftermath that followed. The author expressed her delight and thanks to those who attended and supported her writing by purchasing copies of the latest book and also of the first two books Danger at Devil’s Cove and The Mystery of the Missing Artefact. Wally commented on Marilyn’s recent award of the 2020 Port

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Responding faster to electrical emergencies could save lives Recently I announced that I will be lodging a new bill in Parliament which will make a common-sense change to our transport legislation to allow vehicles responding to electrical emergencies to respond faster. In Auckland an accident involving a car driving into a power pole happens every day on average. These accidents can be very serious if, for example, the power lines come down on the car. In cases like these often the driver and any passengers are trapped in the vehicle and unable to be assisted by emergency personnel until the power is turned off. Under our current land transport rules, emergency response vehicles such as the ambulance or the fire brigade can use lights and sirens to move through traffic and respond quickly to this

accident, however they are not equipped or qualified to switch off the power and therefore cannot help get the people out of the vehicle until someone from a lines company attends the scene. Meanwhile the lines company which is responding is often stuck in traffic somewhere in Auckland and often this traffic has been worsened by the accident itself. Another example which would justify the use of these emergency lights would be a situation in which there is someone medically dependent on power and there is a power outage. The response time in getting the power back on is critical. My Bill will simply make it easier for lines companies to respond faster by giving their vehicles the power to be able to display a flashing light and to require other

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Your view Banking rights

Recently, to their dismay, the bank account of a person close to me was closed, while they were traveling, by one of the Big 4 banks. Other people have had accounts closed by banks, and financial institutions, who disagree with their customers political or even moral behaviour (e.g. tattoo artists and consenting sex workers). Last month, Kiwibank announced that they would no longer be operating chequing accounts – one could argue that the convenience of cheques is ‘a cost of doing business’ for the banking industry – a ‘customer service’. Banking’s origins lie in promissory notes. In 2019, I participated in a Reserve Bank of NZ survey concerning the future of cash in NZ and received interesting feedback in December. This feedback reflected Australian banks’ efforts to dispose of, or reduce, the use of cash. The claim is that this is of legal or tax value to society – claims which are overblown. In 2019 (Stuff, February 4, 2019) a damning Royal Commission’s report found most major banks in Australia, many which own NZ banks, to be negligent and exploitative of their customers. The result of banks’ successful lobbying for a cashless society would be that every transaction passes through a financial institution. It is all recorded, and they make an additional margin on everything – which we pay for. Cash is vital as practical relief from administrative error or commercial or government financial persecution.

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As a bank account is essential in today’s personal and business environment, it should have the legal standing of a human right. Dr Mike Schmidt, Pakuranga

We need balance with nature

he Elim building extension is a real eyesore and degrades the environment. Could they not have left some of these mature trees, especially around the perimeter? Must every new building site be a wall to wall development, taking out all vegetation with no consideration for bird life amongst other concerns and shade for their students. Over the last decade east Auckland has lost a lot of trees, much of which has been unnecessary. Our green lungs are disappearing and the unitary plan unrelentingly gathers apace. New developments are three stories high which adversely affect neighbouring properties and the density of units will make traffic a nightmare, not to mention the strain on resources such as water. The need to sacrifice native forest to enlarge water supply in Waitakere shows that Auckland’s growth is environmentally unsustainable. Another eyesore is the Panmure Basin development for new bus lanes: will the usage justify this? New developments should strike a better balance with the environment and the building footprint should be limited to 70 per cent to limit water run-off. Every effort should be made to save our trees with climate change

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Trees are going up the road from Elim at Pakuranga Golf Club.

overwhelming us. Please Elim, plant some trees to screen your buildings. Steve Lincoln, Botany Downs

Plastics and our responsibility It is safe to say that one of the serious challenges we face world-wide is not climate warming but rather plastic spawning. This is a man-made dilemma, one that has grown exponentially but one that we can do something about unlike climate-warming which is an incomplete science and is cosmic in its roots. Plastic use and its disposal is a human-generated issue. Our delicate foods are wrapped in plastic; our trinkets, toys, tools, cell phones and cars all have plastic components. It is everywhere - in the oceans, in the food chain and there is a large chance of it being absorbed in our bodies. Safe disposal has been a constant talkfest of councils and gov-

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ernments for years but the serious action lies with the consumer. Alternative wrappings like brown paper, wax paper, cardboard and hemp products, these are the ones to be looking for at the food markets and commercial stores. We can do a lot to encourage change by the very choices we make. Ian George, Howick

Coronavirus hysteria irksome The coronavirus has put the entire world into panic mode and the Chinese are the sad victims of what seems to me a targeted campaign against them as well as the country called China. The WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak in China as a public health emergency of international concern. Was there such a flurry with the outbreak of swine flu, bird flu, measles, ebola, etc? I am so ashamed that the NZ

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valid excuse. The event is open to everyone with entries just $25 per person. All proceeds from the event are put to good use in the community, with funds going towards educational projects in conjunction with Middlemore Foundation, other local charities and Rotary youth programmes. Last year’s event raised a whopping $22,000 through participants and sponsors, with a range of charities benefiting. Held straight after work, the Fun Run and Walk is a great alternative to those standard after-work drinks – in fact, why not do both? After the exercise is done, hang around and recover with your team over a couple of drinks and a BBQ while enjoying the live entertainment on offer. Rally up your office team and head to www.highbrookrotary.org.nz to register and for more details.

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The Rotary Community River Carnival will be held on February 16 at Bramley Reserve Pakuranga. Photo supplied

English classes for immigrants at Trinity Methodist Church will start this year on Thursday 29th February at 10am. New people welcome. No charge. Any questions phone Dene 534-8417.

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Sunday February 16, 1.45pm in Farm Cove, for climate / planetary / personal healing. Phone Janine 0272867038 for details. Refreshments after. We welcome like-minded starseeds. Visit our website www.groupofforty.com for more information.

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I Tango is back. Jenny Connors will be teaching at The Loft Basin View Lane, Panmure. Tuesday February 18 at 2pm Latin technique, 3pm New Vogue. Wednesday February 9, 7pm social ballroom/Latin, 8pm New Vogue. Phone Jenny Connors 027 273 3742.

Fellowship club

The monthly meeting of the Fellowship Club of Howick, (formerly Probus Club) is on Friday February 14, 10am at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Vincent St, Howick. Following morning tea, the guest speaker is Terri Marchant from the Tamaki Estuary Conservation Society. e are a friendly club for both retired and semi-retired men and women enjoying interesting speakers, popular monthly lunches, trips, and Auckland City and Howick Little Theatre shows. All welcome, phone Marilyn 576-8725 for more information.

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

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A 500 card group plays every Tuesday at 1pm. Come and join our friendly group at the Howick Bowling Club, Selwyn Road. For more information ring Sherril on 534 6412.

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Book a Librarian: Having trouble with your device or using email, social media, searching the Internet? Want to know how to download an e-Book from our website or how to request books online? Book a one-on-one session at your local library. Phone 377-0209 for more information.

Men’s Club

For those over 45, meet every Thursday, 11am for coffee at Half Moon Bay. Interests are fishing and boating. Txt 021728928 for more information.

Visitors welcome, come and be entertained with live music or come and sing or play an instrument. Wednesday February 12, 7.30pm and every second Wednesday. Bucklands Beach War Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Bucklands Beach. Non members $5. For more info phone Bev 021 11 56 866.

Singles club

New Horizons Singles Social and Friendship Club for 50s up, seeking new members. We generate our own fun and entertainment. If you are looking for company to enjoy outings, dining out, walks, movies, summer BBQs etc please contact Rachel 02267 68600 or www.auckland-singles-socialclub.org.nz.

Rock & roll

Beginners rock and roll dance lessons commencing Tuesday February 18 to Tuesday March 17 (five nights) located in central Howick. Contact Linda on 021 0266 8577 or lessons@cityofsails.org.nz for more information. This is a free community noticeboard for non-profit groups. Please email notices to bot@times.co.nz. While every effort is made to run the notices, volume and space restrictions may mean events may not run. Where publication of a notice is time-critical, groups should consider paying for a classified advertisement to ensure placement.

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Apply to the Principal’s Executive Assistant at y.degraaf@bdsc.school.nz using the Support Staff Application form available on https://www.bdsc. school.nz/our-college/job-vacancies/

SITUATIONS WANTED

If you wish to view a copy of the job description please email your expression of interest to y.degraaf@bdsc.school.nz

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Applications close 3pm on Monday, 24 February 2020.

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We are looking for someone to take up this fulltime role. If interested, you will be a person who shows initiative, can work independently, and has lots of enthusiasm, energy and a sense of fun. “Handyman” skills would be an advantage. Duties primarily entail caring for and maintaining our large school property, to a high standard. We are paying above award rates. Visits to our school by prospective applicants are welcomed. Please email your application, including the names of at least two referees, to Bruce Trezise (principal@botanydowns.school.nz), or phone 534 9848. MP273481

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The logo is constructed out of six PMS colours but converted to CMYK which then prints as a four colour logo.

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Rise 6:48am Set 8:19pm 4:27am to 6:27pm; 4:53pm to 6:53pm

TO LEASE

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Please refer to our website for further information and details on how to apply: www.pakuranga.school.nz

This position is for 37.5 hours per week, 8am to 4pm, daily, during term time, plus additional time at the start and the end of the school year.

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Lyn Baxter, Principal’s Secretary lbaxter@somint.school.nz

This is a permanent full time position for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year.

Botany Downs Secondary College is currently seeking a skilled, professional College Receptionist

FULL TIME POSITION 7AM-4PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY This is an important role within our school maintaining a safe, functional and attractive environment for students and staff. We are seeking a person who: • is well organised • has a knowledge of Health and Safety practices • is energetic and fit • has a strong work ethic • is self motivated and able to work unsupervised • has good time management • has practical skills • enjoys working as part of a team Terms and conditions discussed at interview. Apply by email, outlining your previous experience and suitability for the position to:

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an experienced gardener/grounds person to join our Property Team.

COLLEGE RECEPTIONIST

If you are sick of getting covered in grease, dust or dirt every day, doing the same repetitive thing, then this could be for you! We are looking for a fitting technician in our busy Mt Wellington workshop. We offer a hardworking and fun environment with a big focus on teamwork. The role entails working on brand new vehicles, so attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions is critical. We want people who take pride in what they do!

PROPERTY MANAGER / CARETAKER

Part Time Counsellor Two days per week

For Application Guidelines, please email principal@pakuranga.school.nz

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PROPERTY MANAGER/ CARETAKER Baverstock Oaks School is a large, modern school. We require a Property Manager as part of a property team. We are looking for an energetic and fit person with a sense of 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. To register your interest in the position, outline recent work experience, relevant skills, two referees and their contact details in writing or email to: The Principal Baverstock Oaks School 21 Baverstock Rd, Flatbush, Auckland Email: office@baverstock.school.nz Applications close Tuesday, 25 February. Position starts as soon as possible depending on applicant. For further information check website www.baverstock.school.nz

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Rise 6:46am Set 8:21pm 2:43am to 4:43am; 3:09pm to 5:09pm

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Rise 6:51am Set 8:16pm 6:10am to 8:10am; 6:36pm to 8:36pm

Rise 10:30pm Set 9:38am 10:28am 10:56pm Rise 12:13am Set 2:16pm

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Rise 6:52am Set 8:15pm 7:03am to 9:03am; 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Rise 11:04pm Set 10:50am

11:18am 11:46pm Rise 12:51am Set 3:22pm

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has to participate. You can go cycling, do yoga, go swimming, play beach volleyball, take a walk in the woods or jump rope — anything is possible. Set yourself realistic family goals. An hour of exercise a day may be too demanding, while 20 or 30 minutes could be enough to stimulate enthusiasm. You don’t want to discourage the troops. After all, family exercise is healthy, but it has to be fun as well. Get the whole family moving by choosing simple, fun activities that fit into your daily routine.

Keen to try Rock and Roll Dancing? Beginners lessons starting 18 February Please arrive 10 minutes early on first night 5 consecutive Tuesdays 7.00-7.30pm $5 per person/night or $25 per course Fencibles Lounge, 25 Uxbridge Road, Howick

For more information www.cityofsails.org.nz Or contact Linda Roberts 021 02668577 Robertsclanx4@gmail.com Regular dances Lessons for all levels and ages Weekly club nights Established for over 30 years

WAKAARANGA NETBALL CLUB

Sunday, 16 February 2020 at HPNC Netball Courts

is back!

College Trials at 9am

Jenny Connors – 027 273 3742

Juniors Team Placements at 11am

will be teaching at The Loft, Basin View Lane, Panmure

Buy and try on uniforms

Wednesday February 19

7pm – Social Ballroom/Latin 8pm – New Vogue

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2pm – Latin Technique 3pm – New Vogue

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few fun challenges, such as walking backwards or hopping. Everyone is sure to enjoy an improvised dance session in the living room. Swaying and jumping to your children’s favourite music is the kind of cardiovascular exercise that burns calories. Get yourself an exercise ball or some elastic exercise bands; they’re inexpensive and can be used even when watching TV. Every week, ask family members to organize a session of their favourite physical activity. There’s just one rule: everyone

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It’s not always easy to find the time and motivation to keep fit between work, homework, shopping, meals and housework. The solution? Make exercise a health priority for the whole family. What’s important is to stay active. Get all the members of your family moving by choosing activities that are simple and easy to integrate into the daily routine. Start slowly; a short family walk after supper is a great way to form new habits. Break the monotony by changing your route on a regular basis. Finish your outing with a

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8 week course $70/$12 casual 10 lesson concession card $80

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Online registrations available howickhornetssecretary@gmail.com

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Registrations for Under 6 to Premiers Fox Grade Tuesday 11 February, 5.30-8pm Saturday 15 February 9-11am

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Howick Hornets Rugby League, Paparoa Park, Howick

Senior Open Day (Men / Women)

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New to Football? Past players looking to return to the beautiful game? Want to improve your fitness and meet new people? Football needs you and you need Football!

Play Tennis this year!

All playing abilities welcome! We’ll find a home for you in our social to semi competitive teams. When: Tuesday, 11th February 2020 & Sunday, 16th February 2020 Where: Riverhills Park (Gossamer Drive, Pakuranga Heights Time:

7pm – 9m and 6pm – 8pm respectively

OPEN DAY

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

1-4pm, Sunday, February 16th All ages welcome!

We look forward to meeting you and feel free to bring along a friend or two or even a team. PS266131-v3

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Half Price Subscription Free Coaching on the day Free 6 weeks coaching course for all senior members Pro shop specials Win one of two tennis racquets – join on the day to go in the draw

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101 Pigeon Mountain Road, Ph 09 534 1038, Email: paktennis@xtra.co.nz PS26619-V2

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RUGBY

Gatland’s Chiefs made of right stuff C

oach Warren Gatland would have relished his Chiefs 25-15 Super Rugby win against Scott Robertson’s champion Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday night. It proved his gutsy team is made of the right stuff and that the Crusaders, for all their depth, are not as good as they were before they lost several All Blacks after last year’s World Cup. Still full credit to the Chiefs who have relished the return of former Wales and British and Irish Lions coach Gatland and tactical genius Aaron Cruden from his stint in France. Add to that the daredevil brilliance of speedy fullback Damian McKenzie after a long spell recuperating from knee surgery although I do wish he’d shy clear of the gorillas when it comes to a bit of biff and bash. Throw in second-five Anton Lienert-Brown, halfback Brad Webber and wings Solomon Alaimalo and Sean Wainui and the Chiefs have a back-

line capable of stinging anyone. However it has been the loose forward combination of Lachlan Boshier, Sam Cane and Mitch Karpic that has impressed most as they forage for the ball and make their tackles in come-frombehind wins against the Blues and Crusaders. In the tradition of Richie McCaw, Boshier made a remarkable five turnovers against the Crusaders team once renowned for their ability to pilfer the ball when Matt Todd and Kieran Read reigned supreme. Meanwhile the Blues have unearthed an exciting wing in powerful Mark Telea who scored a hat-trick in their welldeserved 32-12 win against the Waratahs in Sydney. Pacey centre Joe Marchant also ran a lovely line to score one that suggests the English international has much to offer his adopted team. For the second week in a row hard-running No 8 Hoskins Sotutu showed he deserved his start ahead of

gifted Akira Ioane who will be champing at the bit to get more game time. A great run and pass from Ngani Laumape for a Jamie Booth try clinched the Hurricanes a 26-23 win against the tiring Jaguares which represented a big improvement on the hiding they received from the Stormers in week one. Having beaten the Bulls 13-0, the Stormers sit top of the table on nine points, one ahead of the Chiefs, Brumbies and Sharks who are also unbeaten. Having scored five tries in trouncing the Highlanders 42-20 in Dunedin, the Sharks look especially dangerous with speedy fullback Aphelele Fassi and wing Makazole Mapimpi each bagging two tries. Fears that South Africa will join the Six Nations championships and leave the Rugby Championship in the lurch don’t hold substance with new New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson who points to a

The Blues have unearthed an exciting wing in powerful Mark Telea (right) who scored a hat-trick in their well-deserved 32-12 win against the Waratahs in Sydney. Photo AAP

strong relationship and trust between the two countries. According to the Daily Mail the Springboks will quit the Rugby Championship in 2024 after the next World Cup. It is not the first time a British newspaper has deemed fiction more interesting than fact.

Guptill and Henry Nicholls open in such a positive way and have Ross Taylor and Tom Latham perform at their best to give the Black Caps an unassailable 2-0 ODI lead against India.

However the two-hour trip to Britain should appeal to South Africa, not to mention a great deal more money to be made by playing where population dwarfs that of New Zealand, Australia and Argentina. Meanwhile it’s been wonderful to see cricketers Martin

➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer.

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