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Go Bus drivers in Auckland took strike action yesterday as relations reached a new low with their employer.

FIRST Union said it follows a week where the company cancelled regular wage bargaining and “arbitrarily suspended union-affiliated drivers, rejected mediated bargaining and endangered the safety of striking workers”.

Drivers from the East Tamaki (the depot is at 352 East Tamaki Road) and Airport Go Bus depots withdrew their labour from 4am yesterday for 24 hours.

“This follows weeks of non-disruptive protest that included free fares strikes, partial strikes and repeated attempts to negotiate with both Go Bus as the operator and Auckland Transport as the service provider. Go Bus have also (Tuesday) declined Min-

istry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s offer to attend mediated bargaining with drivers.

FIRST Union said that bus drivers were left with no other option “after being met with total hostility by their employer and receiving no response after writing to Auckland Transport”.

“These drivers tried peaceful strike action and were met with arbitrary suspensions that targeted union delegates and anyone else holding out for fair wage bargaining,” FIRST Union said.

“Both Go Bus and Auckland Transport have tried to pit drivers against the public, which is irresponsible and disingenuous - none of them have taken these actions lightly, and they care about their jobs and their passengers.

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these drivers are the public, too - they’re low-waged workers fighting for a fair deal at work and regularly scheduled wage bargaining that doesn’t devolve into the zero-sum game that Go Bus have tried to force during one-sided negotiations.”

“Auckland Transport need to wake up and recognise that Go Bus are acting unlawfully and unethically - they’re funded to provide a proper service for the city but instead they’re undermining experienced drivers to keep wages low and pocketing the rest of it while their buses are undermaintained and their drivers are underpaid.”

Carol Clark, a 48-year-old bus driver and union delegate, believes union members are being targeted by Go Bus for seeking better wages and conditions while the wider

public has been supportive throughout the industrial action.

“My passengers have been amazing, bringing me food and coffee and checking in on how the strike’s going - they understand that it’s not easy for anyone but they want to help,” said Ms Clark.

“They’re just amazed that anyone can work a 14-hour shift and stay polite and friendly on such low wages with poor working conditions.

“Back at the depot, I’m seeing experienced union drivers being targeted by managers who don’t know how to do the job, and people being suspended for all sorts of historical stuff that Go Bus never cared about before and still don’t care about non-union drivers doing.”

Go Bus was approached for comment.

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CRIME

EDUCATION

Robbery at Meadowlands â– â– BY JIM BIRCHALL

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brazen daylight robbery, the second similar incident in the past month, occurred at Meadowlands on Saturday.

According to a witness who did not want to be named, up to five Caucasian teenagers, four male and a female, approached a middle aged man in the vicinity of Countdown inside the mall.

The man was carrying a bag containing his wallet, along with groceries and cigarettes he had recently purchased, when it was snatched. The offenders fled into the car park where, what the informant believes to be two male Polynesian accomplices were waiting in a silver 3 Series BMW, leaving the scene a short time later.

Another male involved in the incident was seen re-entering the mall’s foyer to collect the female suspect.

The witness believes the offenders may be the same teenagers reported to be involved in violence and intimidationrelated crimes throughout the eastern area.

The person believes the group is organised and was targeting people who had recently used the ASB ATM adjacent

Unsafe swimming Four local beaches have been classified as unsafe to swim at.

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website, which provides live information on water quality and swimming conditions at Auckland swimming spots, said on Monday there was a high risk of illness from swimming at Big Bucklands Beach, Howick Beach, Sunkist Bay (Beachlands) and Umupuia Duders (east of Maraetai).

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to Countdown, however this is purely speculation at this stage. Sergeant Tim Riley, acting response manager, Counties Manukau East Police, confirmed officers had attended an incident in Somerville at 5.20pm on Saturday November 9. Police were called following a report of a theft at Meadowlands Shopping Centre. The victim was approached by a group of people, described as teenagers.

The group spoke with the victim before grabbing a shopping bag, containing a wallet, before fleeing to a nearby vehicle. “Police were called soon after and responded to the location,� he said. “A number of area enquiries were also conducted. Our investigation is still ongoing into this incident and at this stage no arrests have been made.�

Howick Local board member Bo Burns witnessed an incident with similarities to Saturday’s on October 28, where an Asian woman’s bag was snatched by some young offenders. Burns gave chase in her own car and advised police of the offenders’ location. ➤➤Police encourage anyone that was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident to call police on 105. They can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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eaving was a hard decision to make for Catherine Rivers.

The St Mark’s Catholic School principal admits she still gets a little teary-eyed when she reflects on her decision to retire after leading the school for 17 years. “Though I won’t miss the 15 hour work days and the massive responsibility of having a vision and making so many decisions a day, I will miss the relationships I share with all the stakeholders including the students, staff, teachers, board of trustees, Parent Teacher Association and the community.�

She says a principal could make up to 60 decisions a day. “That would include two to three major decisions a day,� says Rivers.

She believes the school is in a very good place after four to five years of consecutive outstanding Education Review Office reviews and top Catholic Special Character Reviews “After 17 years it’s time to step down and hand over responsibility and the privilege to another. I think it is the right time for the school and me, both professionally and personally as our school has con-

Fatal accident in East Tamaki One person died following a crash on Stancombe Road, Flat Bush on Sunday November 10.

A car crashed into a parked truck about 2pm. On arrival a man was found in a critical condition, however he died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit attended and their investigation is ongoing.

tinued to flourish whether it is in the academic field, cultural, arts or sports.�

A former chairperson of the Howick Pakuranga Principals’ Association, as well as chairperson of the Auckland Catholic Primary Principal Association, the award-winning principal says that every principal faces a burn out in 20 years.

She admits to having a conflict of emotions. “Sometimes I get all welled up and think I could have another two to three years in me. “We have a lifestyle block in Whitford and started beekeeping. I plan to have a bigger vegetable garden and look after the lifestyle block.�

The plan is to travel in part of term one, two and three. “And in term four, I will reassess what I should do next,� she laughs. “I have always enjoyed developing new opportunities for children and helping lead change where necessary for better outcomes for students. “Though I don’t think I will take on another principal’s job, I may do something in the field of education at a later stage.�

On November 22 there will be a combined school, parish,

From 15 hour work days to travelling in term 1, 2 and 3, principal of St Mark’s Catholic School is looking forward to the next phase of her life. She says she will reassess her life in term 4.

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BUSINESS

Paradise lost? Big stink at Formosa golf resort ■■BY JIM BIRCHALL

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mbattled golf resort Formosa, in Pine Harbour, has been in the news in the past year over accusations raw sewage has been pumped out of on-site septic tanks and disposed of in a stream that flows to the ocean.

The company was served with an abatement notice by Auckland Council on January 31 this year, concerning the toxic effluent-filled wastewater.

An investigation launched by Auckland Council’s Regulatory Compliance unit, has recently finished. The Times approached council for an update and received the following from senior media specialist Anna Kellett. “The investigation has been concluded and we are currently collating and analysing the evidence. We hope to have an update in the near future.”

Aside from the effluent issues, the embattled owners are also dealing with leaserelated grievances from a catering company that took out a 20-year option to operate Formosa’s restaurant. It is understood the lease was terminated by the resort owners 110 Formosa (NZ) Limited, as a result of the restaurant receiving an

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Formosa resort is now unsightly and a shadow of its former self.

insanitary building notice from Auckland Council on June 7, 2019 and being subsequently shut down for three months.

The notice stated: “The building onsite are being serviced by a wastewater treatment system which is currently non-functioning and which is contrary to the building code.”

In an ongoing legal stoush, the restaurateurs are arguing they are owed compensation by 110 Formosa (NZ) Ltd due to the early lease termination.

Their argument is based upon the fact they were unable to trade due to the council shutdown and have lost thousands

in revenue. They also state all rent was paid up despite not being able to open.

Seeking clarification, The Times has made inquiries with 110 Formosa’s spokesperson Graham Chin but he had not responded by publication time.

Opened in 1997, wellappointed villas overlooking the Hauraki Gulf & a world class golf course gave the resort a VIP feel akin to similar resorts in Asia.

On a recent visit however, the Times observed, in parts, a facility that resembled a postapocalyptic wasteland. Rusty, wheel-less golf carts are lined

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Even the Formosa Golf Resort entry signage, once resplendent in gold lettering, has been replaced by a cheap-looking alternative.

The golf course remains open, as does an on-site fitness club.

The resort currently holds a two-star customer review rating on its Facebook page, and three and a half stars on Tripadvisor.

Needles found in Orangewood Park, Howick A resident stumbled upon a bag containing needles, a wig, condoms and mail addressed to several different people, when walking a dog on a usual morning excursion in Orangewood Park, Howick, on Tuesday (November 12).

The person contacted his wife, who shared the photos on a local social media page. She is concerned about kids being exposed to the needles, a scenario she describes as “a parent’s worst nightmare”.

The bag was found in close proximity to an area where a school walking bus starts off on its journey in the mornings. In the past she has noticed empty beer bottles and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) canisters strewn across the park.

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■■BY JIM BIRCHALL The Times had quite a response to last week’s inorganic collection story, in which 79-year-old Mary Wilton aired her grievance with council’s collection policy.

Readers expressed an overwhelming dissatisfaction with the current service as shown by the theme of the comments below: Ed Lander was annoyed by the scheduling of pickups, which saw his neighbour’s refuse go uncollected as he had booked on another day. “The council picked my inorganic items as scheduled but refused to take my neighbour’s as he had phoned and booked his collection a couple of days after me and council returned one week later to pick up his. What a joke sending two trucks back one week later.”

Local resident Deane was also confused by his items not being picked up. “I had a very small amount of waste which included a few pieces of wood, a few of pieces of gib and tile board. I wouldn’t have even been 1/10th of the amount I was allowed to put out. They took the wood and left the rest, but unlike Mary, I didn’t get any card saying why.

They put on the list that you can’t put out construction waste, but that should be to stop building sites dumping stuff. Not for a resident with 7 items. The ridiculous bit is that I just took it, broke it down a bit more and placed it in the normal rubbish bin. It all ends up in the same place.”

Bob Fletcher felt the service has deteriorated. “First a list of ‘haz-

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ardous items’ (e.g. water-based paint) were banned. Initially a Hazmat service was offered twice a year so ratepayers could take these ‘hazardous’ items to a collection location (Lloyd Elsmore carpark). That service was then stopped. Paint these days can only be taken to Resenes who will charge for each can that is not a Resene paint. Old gas bottles have to be taken to a company in Wiri. The normal weekly collection garden waste is no longer accepted.”

Joan Noyer added; “I didn’t bother ringing council. I have found them hard to deal with. I am a pensioner so have no way of taking it anywhere. Have put it in shed!!! till next year!!”

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“It is quite clearly stated by the council what can be put out and what will not be collected. This is done both on the website and in the pamphlet delivered to your letterbox prior to the collection,” said Jill.

Vicky Williamson took a holistic approach. “We must also take responsibility for the purchases we make by looking at how one must dispose of them when they are past their usefulness. That time of possible purchase is also a point at which we can make clear to the seller that we do not approve of the aspect of disposal in the future because of council restrictions, environmental law or other good reason. If it cannot be disposed of lawfully, then refuse to buy the item or find some way to recycle, repurpose, reuse.”

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The experienced Judy Rankin as William’s Mother is a feisty portrayal; Mark Madden-Snoad as Gillette entertains with vigour and keeps us in suspense; Christy Quilliam, James Calverley, Rosheen Leslie and Deborah Lind all provide excellent portrayals of William’s guests. And Dominique Pritchard’s pompous English detective struts and poses with hilarious reality.

A truly ideal end-of-year offering from Howick Little Theatre.

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unnyhills School students have created a fun new hide and seek game that helps promote bee care.

The students were excited to welcome beehives to their school recently.

As a GreenGold Enviroschool, the beehives form part of their efforts to help create a sustainable future.

“Did you know most of the plants we need for food rely on pollination by bees?” says Vera

Akitson, a year six student.

With the bee populations declining, to promote bee care, such as not spraying pesticide, the year five and six students have created Bee Rocks.

They’ll be hiding the small stones, painted like bees and covered in messages about how to care for bees, in public spaces in a 3.2 kilometre radius around Sunnyhills School, in which their bees will fly.

The community is invited to

search for the bee rocks. When found, they can photograph them and post to Instagram #beesrock and #sunnyhillsschoolbees.

“Please re-hide the rocks so the fun can continue,” advises Christine Daniel, the Sunnyhills Education for Sustainability teacher.

“It’d be great if everyone planted more flowers for the bees,” says Chloe Crawford, a year six student.

“Let’s all help make our suburb a more colourful and sustainable environment!”

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Howick College recently celebrated another graduation of 11 students from its Blue Edge programme.

Blue Edge is a programme run in collaboration with the NZ Police, Howick College, One More Rep Fitness and Young Life Trust.

The programme was initiated at the college under the leadership of Eric Wall, deputy principal and Lyall Carter, Howick College’s Youth Worker, at the start of Term 2.

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The college has always had a close working relationship with the police and the employment of Mr Carter was the catalyst they needed to successful engage these students. Six months on, they have successfully graduated 35 students from the programme.

The programme focuses on developing each identified student’s personal goals, recognises their limitations to success and through mentoring with One More Rep Fitness personal train-

A Farm Cove resident got quite the surprise when walking in the area of the estuary recently, when she came across the remains of a sea creature- of indeterminate genus.

Inquires were made by the reader with the Ministry Of Primary Industries, who offered

up opinion that the animal was mostly a squid.

When posted on Times Facebook page, most readers agreed with MPI findings, although the image did invoke memories of the movie Alien for one poster who said. “Looks like it came out of John Hurt’s stomach!”

MPI has stated the creature is a squid.

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Baverstock Parihaka Day

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Students remember invasion of Parihaka Baverstock Oaks School students wore Maori headbands and white feathers on Friday, symbolising peace to commemorate the invasion of Parihaka in 1881.

Lindy Fisher illustrator of the book ’Remember that November’ authored by Jennifer Beck, was there to read from the beautifully illustrated, poignant story that recounts a key event in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history.

The invasion of Parihaka relates to over 1600 government troops invading the western Taranaki settlement of Parihaka, which had come to symbolise peaceful resistance to the confiscation of Maori land.

The government responded with laws targeting Parihaka protesters and imprisoned several hundred without trial.

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The name Aroha came from owner Janet Mikkelsen who used to work on the palliative care team at Starship Hospital. The team there had an end of life document that they would work through with families to help with decision making for their child.

It is called Te Wa Aroha which translates to ‘A time of love’. Janet felt that phrase also embodies the work she and her team do as funeral directors.

They support people to make decisions and care for their family member in a way that acknowledges the love that has been shared through their lives.

One of the new funeral directors – Morgan – lost her mother to breast cancer 2 years ago.

The mosaic heart which is part of the logo was from the memorial candle they had made for her mother, and represents many things – a life of many parts, the myriad of relationships people have over a lifetime, a heart that is shattered by a loss of someone, a piece of your heart always remaining true to someone – people will take different meanings from it.

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TRIBUTE

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obert Kelvin (Rob) Crabtree, a former senior Rotarian in Howick, has died.

Rob passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 30. He was 75.

Rob, who was a Rotary District Governor and a Brother of the Freemason’s Lodge of The Liberal Arts in Ellerslie, is the husband of the late Christine.

A NZ Herald death notice reads: “Loved and loving father and fatherin-law of Matthew and Helen, Rupert, and Rebecca and Jeff. Cherished Poppa of Georgia, and Sophie; Noah, and Oliver; Finley, and Hamish.

“Donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Crabtree family may be left on Rob’s tribute page at eagars. co.nz/ rob.”

The managing director at CAL Public Relations, Rob went to Hutt Valley High School and studied at Victoria University of Wellington.

He was also the former programme supply manager head of sport at Radio New Zealand. From 20102013 he was Rotary Coordinator for Rotary International’s Zone 7B. Bob Jollands, another past Howick Rotarian who was a District Governor For Rotary District 9920 (East Auckland and 8 PI countries) shared some memories.

“Rob was a great showman, especially organising or as MC at any event and 10 years before he became Governor, I requested him to be the Chairman for my District Conference that we held in Fiji at the Fijian,” said Bob.

the Voluntary Fire Brigade, Howick Sea Rescue, radio sports announcer, past-president of Howick Rotary, International Representative of Rotary, recruitment specialist for

Rotary, a talented singer and a public relations consultant.

“He certainly would have made an excellent councillor and mayor had he had the opportunity.”

Rob Crabtree, left, in August 2014 during the official visit of DG Dr Iain Wakefield to Howick Rotary with President Andre.

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“His great achievement was to engage Gilbert Grosvenor, the President of the National Geographic of America, as keynote speaker. And as Rob was a details man, he arranged for the US Ambassador to Fiji to meet Gilbert at the airport and deliver him to our conference.”

Bob added: “He was an inspiration to us all as a man of high values and a wonderful family. His boys played rugby with ours as children and I can recall delivering them to a game one day when they proudly told me that their dad had been out dining with the Queen. They were so proud of their Dad and rightly so.”

An excerpt from Giving Back A history of the first 50 years of Howick Rotary 1961 – 2011 written by the late Brian Hanlon captures more of Rob. “Ten years later (after Bob Jollands) another Howick Rotarian took on the leadership of the district. Rob Crabtree came to this club (Howick)

by way of the Rotary Club of Stokes Valley where he was a charter member from June 1974.

“He joined Howick in the 1982/3 year bringing with him that enormous energy and sense of enjoyment that became his hallmark. He soon accepted various roles in the club, became fellowship director in 1985, and president in 1989. And of course in Bob Jollands’ year as District Governor, Rob planned and masterminded that hugely successful District conference held in Fiji.

His leadership qualities and ability to get things done had been well recognised by this time and he was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship in 1992.”

Former Howick Borough Mayor Morrin Cooper told the Times: “Rob was a greatly respected resident of Howick for over 30 years…a true Howickian.

“His community services included

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Unit leader Louisa Cooper says the project is a “great example of teamwork” within an organisation that has been helping girls and young women to follow their passions and learn independence, along with the opportunity

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Side-line highlights will be the much-anticipated BMW versus horse race and for those keen to dress to impress, entries are open for Fashion on the Field. The Ladies Veuve Clicquot magnum dash and the Men’s Rodd and Gunn dash will give the crowd a chance to compete on the field. The Flagship VIP Polo Lounge (320m2) is open to public sales for the first time and will offer a similar experience to England’s ‘Royal day at the polo.’

George FM will host the afterparty on the Chukka Lawn and for music fans attending Six60 there will be a bus from the polo grounds to Western Springs “The BMW NZ Polo Open offers spectators an exhilarating polo experience second to none and is the perfect place to be with friends or clients,’ says Ainsley.

“The fusion of sport, fashion and entertainment makes it a great day out for all ages.”

t is an exciting time for the nation’s most prestigious polo tournament, with the announcement of BMW as lead sponsor for the 43rd NZ Polo Open, to be held in Clevedon on Saturday February 22, 2020.

The NZ Polo Open has earned its reputation as the sporting and social event of the summer, set in the picturesque Auckland Polo Club grounds, attracting big crowds and showcasing competitive polo at its best.

“We are thrilled to have BMW as our lead sponsor,” says Lucy Ainsley, executive director of the BMW NZ Polo Open.

“Our 2020 event is shaping up to be the best yet and our partnership with BMW will take the event to the next level, with more side-line action and extra glitz and glamour.

It has been a fantastic few months planning. I can’t wait for everyone to see it come together in February.”

The NZ Polo Open is a highlight on the global polo circuit for professional polo players and the calibre of sporting talent taking the field in February will be exceptional. Six teams will compete for the coveted trophy and along with NZ’s best, polo players will arrive from England, Argentina, Australia and South Africa especially for the tournament.

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Some of the guests at the Rotary Club of Somerville Festival of Lights Fundraiser held recently at the Star of the Sea School were in for a surprise when the keepers of law, men and women in uniform led by Senior Constable Sarah Su, performed the traditional Indian Bhangra dance.

A part of their outreach programme, it was refreshing to see the people behind the badge add to the rhythm and tempo of the evening as they engaged with the community.

The Rotary Club of Somerville event that featured a host of performances and the auction proved a great success.

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The Rotary Club of Somerville Diwali fundraiser was packed with entertainment, fun and good food.

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➤ Community notices Botany Library will be hosting the NZ author Shamare on Saturday, November 30 from 1-3pm as he discusses his new Book ‘Spirituality 101-601 and Beyond’. This a free authors talk that is suitable for teenagers up. The talk will focus on how to allow more joy and peace of mind to flow in your life.

All the fun of the fair All Souls Church, 49 North Road Clevedon, will be holding their Parish Fair on Saturday, November 16, from 9.30am1.30pm. There will be plenty to feast on from favourite stalls on display to Christmas Craft, Christmas hamper raffle and a delicious Christmas cake raffle (two prizes) giving a real festive

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Pakuranga United Rugby Club is leading the way again with a new premier league. Pictured from left, Kerry Marsh, Riki Enosa, Carl Llewelyn, Jamie Llewelyn, Bevan Overend, Chloe Overend, Cruiz Overend, Ope Seuseu, Hannah Seuseu, Noah Seuseu.

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The grade has seen 8 of the best teams in Auckland register to play, with many of the teams including some outstanding talent who have already played for both the New Zealand Warrior Touch side and New Zealand Touch.

“Local favourites will be our Loaded team which looking at the roster have a great chance to go deep into this competition

akuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) has been a leader in East Auckland Social Touch for many years and now in 2019 they have introduced a new Premier league competition to be played under lights on Thursday nights on Bell Park at 8.10pm.

The competition, known as Howick Liquorland Division One, was the concept of PURC staff and the local Loaded Club who recently gained associate membership status at PURC to allow them to access some of East Auckland’s best facilities.

“The idea is to have teams playing on Bell Park at the conclusion of our social rounds to

later in the year” said Dyason.

PURC is also using this grade to help improve the quality of their officiating teams.

“In a real highlight for the Club they have three father / child combinations that shall be refereeing games.

“This is great for our module to be able to have these young referees so keen to officiate and having their parents supporting them is what our club is all about,” added Dyason.

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GAMING

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The creation of software for virtual reality gaming has gripped the imagination of students at Pakuranga College.

A VR game created by Yuewei Zhang, recently won the Year 13 student $1000 at the Media Design School Bright Awards, with an additional $3000 in prize money going to the College.

Organised by New Zealand’s most awarded tertiary digital design institute, the awards recognise the creative talent of high school students from across the country in a range of disciplines, including graphic design, animation, photography and game development.

This year Pakuranga College entered the Game category and took home all three awards in this group resulting in it being named the Bright Awards ‘School of the Year’. Vicky Tasker, content and communications manager at Media Design School commented: “Pakuranga College should be enormously proud – we were blown away by the calibre of work.”

As winner Zhang prepares to move on to start engineering degree, his position as king of the school’s Game Development Club will be hotly contested by a number of younger students, most of whom took home highly commended accolades for their entries into the Bright Awards.

Charlie Smith from Pakuranga College’s Technology department who oversees the group says: “Most of these students find their way into game development through NCEA Year 9 Communications, which incorporates a one term module in game development. This introduces them to graphics animation, programming and game play (action or plot creation).”

Several of the group are already considering a career in the field, including Year 11 student Tyler Gamble, who is keen to create games that fill a gap in the current range of games available for VR says: “It’s great to be able to

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create a game with all of the elements I want,” he says, “instead of relying on someone else’s idea of what is fun or interesting”.

The $3000 prize money will be

invested in upgrading the college’s virtual reality equipment to ensure the best possible opportunities for the creative minds of the future.

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Teams from Samoa, Tonga, the Cook Islands and the Philippines provided lively and colourful musical entertainment, along with employee performers selected for the company’s international talent showcase.

Awards were given for long service, upholding the company values, continuous improvement and reducing the environmental impact of the business. Comedian and actor Pio Terei served as the master of ceremonies.

“This event is about celebrating our people and recognising their hard work and commitment to our success,” said Lewis Gradon, CEO of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

“We’ve grown into a globally trusted brand and our products are now used by more than 14 million patients each year,” he said.

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We’re looking ahead beyond 50 and how we can improve care and outcomes for millions more patients over the next 50 years and more,” said Mr Gradon.

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Fresh leadership for east Auckland Last Monday two important meetings took place in east Auckland that will affect the leadership of our community.

The Botany National Party met and selected Christopher Luxon as the new National Party Candidate for the Botany Electorate, and the Howick Local Board met for the first time since the 2019 Local Body elections and elected Adele White as the new chair of the Howick Local Board.

Both of these selections are very important for the east Auckland community and bring fresh leadership to our community.

Christopher Luxon is an exceptional candidate for the Botany Electorate. Christopher has had a very successful business career and has now set his sights on what he can do to make a difference for the people of Botany and New Zealand.

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able in our caucus and in Parliament and Botany will be well-represented by Christopher if they elect him as their next MP. As the neighbouring MP to Botany, I am excited to be supporting Christopher as he seeks to be their next representative in Parliament and I am looking forward to working alongside him and advocating on the issues that matter to east Aucklanders, such as transport, housing and law and order.

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CRICKET

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Alpacas on top ■■BY JIM ALLNAT The Howick Pakuranga Marie Raos Ray White Premier men began the second day of their two-day Hedley Howarth fixture at 51/0 in reply to University’s first innings total of 287.

Howick lost its first wicket at 57 when Dan Young was dismissed for 34. Skipper Andrew Morrison joined Bill Walsh and the pair took the score up to 180, before Morrison was sent back to the pavilion for 66.

Things didn’t get any better for University, as Walsh and Brian Barnard batted positively, putting on 113 runs, taking Howick Pakuranga into a first innings lead.

Bill Walsh was dismissed for a chance less century which included 14 fours and a massive six over long on. The Alpacas batted on, finally declaring at 367/9. Barnard scored a swashbuckling 86 in 80 balls including 6 fours and 3 sixes, with Danru Ferns 33* playing a nice cameo at the end.

University played out time and was 60/0 at the close.The match ending in a draw. After HPCC secured first innings points.

The result puts the Alpacas on top of the points table, with two other sides after one round. Next week they face close rivals Papatoetoe at home in what promises to be another testing encounter.

Results: Premier University 287 Matt Blandford 3/41, Taine Jolley 2/59 and Adam Jones 4/112 and 60/0.

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FOOTBALL

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ucklands Beach AFC (BBAFC) has had great success at the U19 Napier National Tournament with the men winning the Satellite final 4-0 over Stop Out of Wellington and the women’s team – in their first year there – clinching the plate final 2-1 over Palmerston North.

BBAFC sent their U19s down to the U19 Napier Nationals over Labour Weekend.

It was the fourth time that the BBAFC had sent a men’s team to compete in the Satellite competition and the first time for their women’s team.

Both teams came home with trophies, capping off a very successful year for the club.

This years men’s team was

coached by Men’s First Team head coach Rudy Mozr and Director of Football Sander Waterland. The first day saw them with wins over Stop Out 3-1, Seatoun 2-0 and a draw 1 -1 with Kapiti Coast. Second day and they won their first game 9-0 over Wainuiomata which finish top of their pool with a game in hand.

They were able to rest key players and drew the last pool game 1-1 with Taradale. The quarter final had them in a tight tussle against local team Napier Marist. A single goal proved enough for victory.

Semi-final was an early 8am kick-off against in form hosts Napier City Rovers, going on to win 2-1.

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Special mention to Thomas Golding who won the Golden Boot for the tournament scoring 8 goals in 8 games, including a hat-trick in the final.

The women’s team was coached by Charlie Hunn and entered the unknown of tournament football. Their first

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Te Aihe flies in the gulf America’s Cup defender Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 has been spotted several days now training off our coast and has been spotted off Bucklands Beach, Howick Beach and Beachlands. The foiling monohull in the team’s familiar red, black and grey livery has been

given the Maori name ‘Te Aihe’ (Dolphin).

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INITIATIVE

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lean Collective is a boutique beverage company founded in 2016 by ex-Howick college student Holly McGrath and partner Dan Benoy, who did his schooling at Macleans College.

In 2016, they came up with the idea for a “clean” ready-to-drink (RTD) product after struggling to find any premixed drinks in their local liquor store that weren’t loaded with excessive amounts of sugar and preservatives.

The business is booming after finding a niche with body-conscious, ‘low carb’ enthusiasts.

As a result of the hard work put in by Holly, Dan, her father David and stepmother Rebecca, ‘Clean Team’ has been awarded a Westpac business award for ‘Best emerging business’ in the Auckland north west area.

A big summer is planned with Clean Collective drinks being featured at the bars of many upcoming festivals around the country.

COMMUNITY

Charitable trust has had a name change The Pakuranga Rugby Development Foundation has re-branded to become the Fencible Foundation to reflect its broader community base.

Established in 2015 as the Pakuranga Rugby Development Foundation, the Trust’s aim is to financially support talented young sports people who wish to stay in the community, after leaving school, in the form of tertiary and trade grants.

“We saw the need a decade ago for an charitable organisation to support local high school athletes who had to leave the community to pursue sporting careers.

We were originally aligned to the Pakuranga Rugby Club; however, we have now expanded our reach to support both male and females across all sporting codes,” said

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Toastmasters break world record National Toastmasters organisation which included members from the Howick, Pakuranga and Elim chapter recently attained a Guinness World Record.

171 Toastmasters gave 381 speeches one after the other, for 127 hours 31 minutes 43 seconds, this was attained by a nonstop effort over a week of 24 hour days of speaking. Some people spoke for 5 minutes and others spoke for over an hour.

Local representation came from Deborah Gleiser, Greg Longstaff, and Mari Finn of Howick TM Club, Christine Alcott and Alun Chisholm of Pakuranga TM Club, and Greg Barnes and Kulesh De Silva of Elim TM Club. Alun Chisholm put in a massive effort to get the challenge over the line.

“I was there mostly at night 10pm through 6 am, maybe for 68 hours of the 127½,” and added “living nearby was a help,” he says.

Trust chairman Graeme Heaphy.

“The Fencible Foundation name change is more relevant to the broader community and the athletes we wish to support.”

Grants of $1500 to $2000 are awarded each year to successful applicants for use towards training fees, study items and or tools for trades.

Applicants are able to apply for up to three-years funding during their training.

Applications for funding are now open and local athletes wishing to study in 2020 are encouraged to apply online. ➤➤Applications close on December 1 this year. For information on the programme and how to apply, parents and candidates should go to www. fenciblefoundation.co.nz.

Local toastmasters were involved in the successful Guinness World Record attempt.

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The event was a resounding success for Toastmasters and a showcase for an organisation who aim to help people improve their public speaking and gain confidence. Toastmasters come

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Are you a local college leaver/athlete wishing to stay in the area and study in 2020? The Fencible Foundation are currently accepting applications for support funding that can go towards tertiary fees, study items and/or tools for apprentices. Scholarships range in value from $1,500 to $2,000pa and applicants can apply up to three years in a row.

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The main focus of this role is to support students, staff and the school community in providing exceptional and professional Careers service, using Gateway and STAR resources, working within vocational pathways and MOE career directives.

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A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.

The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.

If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a byelection should write to: Brian Carr Board of Trustees Somerville Intermediate School 39 Somerville Road, Somerville, Auckland 2014 by: 12 December 2019

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WEBSITE & COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for a Website and Communications Administrator who is required for 25 hours per week, term time only.

The key requirement of this position is to enhance communications within our community via our website, social media platforms and digital signage.

To join our fun-loving operational team at the College, the applicant will need to have the following core abilities: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • An eye for detail • Communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders Experience: • Website content management • Creative design skills • Dedicated with an excellent work ethic • Well organised with the ability to multi-task • Experience in social media tools an advantage Additional annual key events will include leading the production of the annual College Yearbook, and assistance with the Year 13 Graduation Book.

For a copy of the full job description, please email t.horsford@ bdsc.school.nz Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vet. Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa. A clean driver’s licence is required.

Please visit www.bdsc.school.nz to download our Application Form.

Please submit Cover Letter, CV and Application Form electronically via email to t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz Applications close at midday on Monday 25 November 2019.

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RUGBY UNION

MOTOR SPORT

St Kents star wins bronze boot award

Heimgartner is firing A

fter starting on the front row for the Penrite Oil Sandown 500, the #7 Plus Fitness Nissan Altima Andre Heimgartner has shared with Bryce Fullwood across the PIRTEK Enduro Cup was brought home in eighth position after 500km of tough racing on Sunday.

While an undeniably strong result for the Melbournebased driver from Dannemora and his co-driver, the top eight finishing position does not tell the full story of the speed and potential shown by the #7 and its drivers across the weekend.

That potential was clearly on-show during Saturday’s proceedings, with the pair impressing during the qualifying races.

Heimgartner first qualified the car for the co-drivers race in P3. Fullwood then brought the #7 home in third in that race before Heimgartner would finish the main drivers qualifying race in P2 – a Supercars career-best result for the 24-year-old which also secured the front-row starting position on the grid for Sunday’s big race.

“We had some fantastic car speed in the #7 this weekend. It was great on Saturday

Dannemora’s Andre Heimgartner (#7) enjoyed a very good weekend at the Sandown 500 at the weekend; inset, Heimgartner (in blue) with his jubilant team following the race.

Photos Kelly Racing

to secure second – my best Supercars result so far – in the main drivers qualifying race and with it, lock down a front row grid spot for the Sandown 500,” Heimgartner explained.

Fullwood was the starting driver for Sunday’s Sandown 500 and in a strong display retained second on the road until the first round of pit stops, where he unfortunately incurred a 15 second time penalty for speeding in pit lane. Fullwood continued on in the car after the first stop before returning to the lane from sixth position on lap 56

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to hand over to Heimgartner, who was forced to wait out the 15 second penalty before being able to re-join the field in 20th position.

Heimgartner quickly went to work to move his way up the field to eventually bring home a top eight result.

“Things were looking really strong early on Sunday, but unfortunately a mistake in the pit lane saw us served with a 15 second time penalty which really knocked us around.

“We weren’t going to give up though, we pushed through and did all we could

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to salvage a top eight result which was very rewarding at one of the biggest events of the year. Heimgartner and Kelly Racing will next be ontrack with the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship for the Coates Hire Newcastle 500 across November 22-24.

Before they head to New South Wales for that seasonending event however, they will travel to South Australia’s The Bend Motorsport Park for the final round of the TCR Australia Championship – held as part of the Shannons Nationals – across November 15-17.

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St Kentigern College first XV captain Cam Church continued his path to higher honours by being named as the 2019 recipient of the Rugby News/Jerry Collins Memorial Bronze Boot award, in recognition of his impressive performance in the recent schools international with Australia.

Unfortunately for the Big things are tipped young team in black, they lost for St Kentigern captain their first game since 2012 Cam Church if his recent display in the NZ to their trans-tasman rivals, Schools international is despite a strong second half anything to go by. comeback and being down Photo supplied 12-0 at the break. Church got on the scoresheet, touching down on the left-hand flank after an impressive pace-filled gallop more reminiscent of a winger than an openside.

The future is bright for the 17-year old, who is in his last year of school. The Times caught up with Cam and asked him what his plans are after he finishes?

“I am starting a building apprenticeship next while training in the Auckland academy before and after work” says Cam. Church has aligned himself with the University Club and has been part of the Blues under 18 academy programme this year and is “eyeing selection for the under 20 side next season”.

His list of favourite players includes fellow loose forward Ardie Savea, halfback TJ Perenara, “and of course Richie McCaw”.

Here’s hoping Cam can emulate the achievements of New Zealand’s most capped player and revered captain. He is certainly one to watch.

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