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images as well as direct contact details.

Times Media’s managing director Reay Neben says the East Auckland app is an innovation made to make busy lives a little simpler not only for visitors but those who live, work, eat, play and are active in the Howick, Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Botany, Ormiston, East Tamaki, Whitford, Clevedon and Beachlands, Maraetai areas.

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For almost 10 years, Classy Crafts has opened its doors on Saturdays at All Saints Community Hall in Cook Street.

Classy Crafts will be opening the doors for the last time this Saturday from 9am-1pm.

Initiator and convenor of Classy Crafts, Ruth Hammond, acknowledges the long-term support of Margaret Sexton who has used her considerable skills in marketing and promotion and assisted new stall holders with the presentation of their products.

“I would like to thank Margaret, and our team of volunteers who had

a vital part to play and were always there to support the smooth running of the market,” said Ruth.

“Additionally, I would like to say a big thankyou to the people of Howick and surrounds for their support. It has been an absolute joy to meet so many lovely people.”

There will be tears and many hugs exchanged between the Classy Crafters after 1pm when the market closes for the last time.

“Take the opportunity to purchase some last minute Christmas shopping and to pop in and say goodbye to your favourite stall holders and obtain their business cards,” said Ruth.

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LANGUAGE

Petition launched to make English an official language in Aotearoa ■■BY JIM BIRCHALL

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owick local Gayleen Mackereth has started a petition to make English one of the three official languages of New Zealand.

Most people are probably under the impression that English is an official language, due to it being the official language of this county until it was removed in 1987, when Maori became an official language.

English has remained a de-facto official language since then. It is

accepted as such within legalese.

NZ First MP Clayton McMillan was involved in a push to recognise English alongside Te Reo Maori and Sign Language. The bill is still under consideration.

Gayleen argues: “While 96 per cent of the people speak or understand English, and the school system and all major communication in this country is in English, it seems strange that English is not an official language together with Sign Language and Maori” “English is a key to our economic

survival and for many people, the thing which connects us to other people throughout the world and attracts students and tourists to our shores.”

“If English is not an official language, how can we ask new immigrants to reach a certain level in a language which is not an official language? How can we accept a court judgment written in English if the official language is Maori/Sign Language?”

“There has been grave concern for the loss of Maori language and

over the last 30 years many steps have been taken to rejuvenate the language There is a huge push for school students and others to learn Maori nowadays.

This is echoed in official publications and on television. TVOne, in particular, begins and ends programmes in Maori and incorporates extra words in Maori during the broadcast. Many official publications now use Maori words as headings and use Maori in the main text untranslated,” Gayleen says.

“Regularly, these words are not

italicised to distinguish them as belonging to another language, but left in standard text, unlike Japanese which uses a different alphabet for loanwords, or earlier publications by British authors where French words were often incorporated but in italics to distinguish them from English in the text.

“This makes it particularly difficult for us trying to teach new immigrants what is and what is not in English and doubles the difficulty in resettling.” ➤➤What do you think? Email jim@ times.co.nz

COMMUNITY

Granny May says farewell After more than 20 years of coming to Howick Primary before and after school, ‘Granny’ Mary Harmsworth has finally decided to hang up her high-vis jacket for good. At a special segment of the school Prizegiving Ceremony this week, Mary was recognised and appreciated for her amazing tenure of service to the school with a specially made “Lollipop” award, kindly designed and made by Michael at iEngrave in Howick. Local MP, Simeon Brown, also sent a “Parliamentary certificate of Appreciation” to mark the occasion.

Mary’s grandson Simon spoke about how she started helping out when he began school over 22 years ago, by reading books and helping on trips then beginning as the road patrol crossing guardian.

Mary helped train the road patrollers

each year, working many years with Adele White, (the current Howick Local Board Chairperson) when Adele was the local Police Education specialist.

Mary has asked the principal, Leyette Callister, to ensure that there are parents stepping up to help at the crossing, so this year, two days per week, parents have been manning the crossings. Mary felt road patrol duty distracts teachers from their important classroom work so felt she would rather be at school than causing a teacher to leave their class.

Howick Primary School is forever indebted to Mary for her many years of dedicated service to our community, but approaching the age of 82, she will now have more time to devote to her other interests and to visiting family in the south island whenever she fancies it.

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CHRISTMAS

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hristmas Wonder Park at Barry Curtis Park was bigger, better and more exciting than ever!

So many joined in for a time of celebration and a chance of exploration at the weekend.

This was an event for all ages and it was an opportunity for the whole community to get together and celebrate the Christmas season.

There were food stalls, performances, free games stalls and a very special ‘Christmas Walk-Through’ that delighted the heart. There were also door gifts and lucky draw prizes!

“Thanks to Howick Local Board, Barfoot & Thompson and Ormiston Cafe for their support for the grant that has enabled us to put on this event,” organisers said.

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An auction of these great pieces of art is to take place at our Jazz Festival on February 1, 2020, in Fencible Park.

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Keen Jaguar collector Geof Roberts will be bringing three cars to the show.

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eof Roberts has always had a penchant for Jaguars, and this march he will be bringing three splendid examples to the annual Brit & Euro Classic Car Show held at Lloyd Elsmore Park.

The Times asked what got Geof initially interested in Jaguars?

“I have always liked cars, but in particular the Jaguar XK 120 (produced in the early 1950s) and the Mark 7”

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Geof will be bringing along his wife’s 2019 Jaguar XJL, a 2013 Jaguar XF sport brake, and a classic 1967 Jaguar 420 G mark 10.

According to organisers, the non-competitive public event has already signed up 774 cars and 21 bikes for the 2020 show. The number expected to climb and better

last year’s turnout.

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MUSIC

Howick Brass marks six decades H

owick Brass is celebrating 60 years in the business.

Band president Max Christiansen said Howick Brass has been an integral part of the community since 1959, starting out as the Howick Citizens Band through to Smiths Locksmiths Manukau City Brass in the 1990s and 2000s, up until the present day where the band has returned firmly to its roots as Howick Brass Inc. It was formed to serve the community 60 years ago by an enthusiastic group of local community volunteers.

“The band has grown over the years to not only serve Howick but also the majority of the east and south Auckland regions, with our students, academy band and senior band members coming from Panmure, Glen Innes through Otara and as far south as Papakura,” said Max. The ensemble of around 35 musicians is now firmly established as a strong and well-recognised community initiative and continues to serve the Auckland/Manukau area from year to year at civic services, community concerts, various parades and other notable performances.

Howick Brass Band performs at around 45 play-outs per year. The most notable include the popular Carols by Candlelight on Stockade Hill, carol services around the Howick area, and the Howick Anzac Day services. The band also works with local groups to add a diverse range of entertainment to community events.

The band has had much success

Howick Brass has grown from strength to strength over the years.

in developing strong and committed musicians. Younger members of the band have had the opportunity to participate in the National Youth Brass Band, New Zealand Secondary Schools Composite Band and the NZSO National Youth Orchestra.

More experienced members have even had the privilege of being selected for the National Band of New Zealand.

In an effort to make the world of “brass-banding” more accessible to a younger audience, Howick Brass has recently launched an academy

band programme which provides free group lessons to beginner and intermediate brass musicians, helping them learn and develop the art of brass playing. There are currently 10 - 15 members each week, with ages ranging from 6 to 15.

“In addition to local community engagements, Howick Brass Band enjoys participating in the National Brass Band Championship each year,” said Max. “In recent years the band has had significant success at these events, winning 1st place in the C Grade at

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the 2018 contest in Blenheim and 2nd in the same grade at this year’s contest in Hamilton.”

The band achieves similar results each year at the Auckland Bands Association district contest.

As to reasons why members play in Howick Brass, Max said the most important one is that they love music and they love playing music.

“You wouldn’t give up this much time in a week if you didn’t. We all come from different playing backgrounds.

“We have some extremely good

players in this band and we have some players who are still trying work on the basics but everyone is patient with each other (usually) and we all help each other out to give better performances.”

There are many families involved with the band too. “A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of welcoming back a returning grandmother at rehearsal - three generations in one band,” said Max. “There is a sense of loyalty and camaraderie that you get with a sports team. It is generally a bad feeling you get when you have to ring in sick or work late or you have to look after the kids that night.

“Our lives have become increasingly busy and we all try to make this work for the good of the band.

There is a sense of contributing something to the community not just at concerts but play-outs for Anzac Day and Carols by Candlelight are very important to the people in the band and to the people in Howick.”

As to the future: “Our goal is working with the local Howick community towards developing local facilities as an art and cultural centre within a vibrant village atmosphere.”

Rehearsals and learner classes take place at the band rooms weekly at the Howick Domain on Wednesday nights 7:30pm. If you are interested in joining the band, feel free to contact the band president Max Christiansen on 027 430 3377. For information about the Howick Brass Academy, email Jordan at howickbrassacademy@gmail.com.

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OPINION

We must invest in infrastructure O

ne of the biggest challenges our community is facing is a lack of transport infrastructure and a clear and concrete vision being delivered.

The Government’s announcement of $12 billion for new infrastructure should be welcomed, however considerable detail is still required.

This year I’ve been working on delivering the new Botany to Airport Busway, which will run along Te Irirangi Drive.

I’m working with the Transport Minister on this project and have made the argument that we need to see a Park-and-Ride facility in Botany as part of this busway and the Eastern Busway.

The Minister has instructed his officials to investigate a Park-andRide as part of this work.

This is an area where being an MP who sits in the middle of politics, with relationships on both sides of Parliament, means I can effectively work in the best interests of local projects.

Another part of Botany’s infrastructure that needs an urgent upgrade is the Chapel Road Bridge.

This unsafe crash hotspot was built more than 60 years ago to rural standard but is in a rapidly growing urban environment.

It’s near a number of schools,

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The Government’s announcement of $12 billion for new infrastructure should be welcomed, however “considerable detail is still required”.

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the premier Barry Curtis Park and the Ormiston Town Centre under construction, and needs to be widened, straightened and have pedestrian and cycling facilities installed.

I’m pushing Mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Transport to carry out the necessary work to the bridge.

A few days after the Government announced its $12b spend, the National Party released its own infrastructure policy document.

I read all 56 pages and couldn’t find a single mention of any local projects for Botany.

The long-running tradition of the two major political parties forgetting east Auckland will continue if there’s no loud advocate working for Botany and delivering on local issues.

Every major party MP from Labour or National will always have to sit back and put their party first, ahead of local needs.

The freedom to now speak up means I’ve been able to achieve more in the past year as an independent voice than I did in eight years as a National MP. Finally, I’d like to wish the people of Botany a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I look forward to continuing our ongoing conversation with Times readers about a wide range of subjects important to our community in 2020. ➤➤Jami-Lee Ross, Botany MP

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“Did you know that eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables has also been linked to an improved mood?

So if you want to inject a bit more Christmas cheer into your friends’ or family’s lives, this is a great way to do it,” Dudley says.

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Simon Gault, one of New Zealand’s favourite chefs, has released his latest cookbook just in time for Christmas. We’ll feature a couple of his recipes each week right up until Christmas.

Pina colada mess ►1 ripe pineapple ►1 2 meringues (recipe below) ►1 quantity of Simon’s Rum (or Brandy) Sauce (recipe below) ►2 cups Kara UHT coconut cream (refrigerated for at least 2 hours — see below) ►3 pistachio nuts ►m int sprigs, to garnish

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This is my take on the traditional Eton mess; it sure looks a mess but, seriously, this is the most wicked flavour combination.

I think it might just become your favourite summer dessert.

Remove the pineapple skin and cut the flesh into bite-sized wedges. Place in a bowl.

Roughly crush the meringues and add to the bowl with the pineapple and Simon’s Rum (or Brandy) Sauce. (You could add

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Scoop all the solid coconut cream into a bowl and discard the coconut water. Whip the solids for approximately 12 minutes, until soft peaks form and it resembles whipped cream.

Pour the pineapple-meringue mix onto a serving platter and swirl through the coconut cream.

Using a microplane, grate the pistachio nuts over the top of the mess and garnish with mint sprigs.

► 1 cup cream ► 2 egg yolks ► 1 tbsp sugar ► 3 tbsp dark rum or brandy bowl of ice ► ½ cup cream, whipped to soft peaks

Preheat oven to 120°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Very gradually add in the caster sugar, continuing to beat until thick and glossy.

Beat in the vanilla essence, vinegar and cornflour.

Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared tray.

Bake for 45 minutes, allow to cool and store in an airtight container until you’re ready to use them.

SIMON’S RUM (OR BRANDY) SAUCE In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup cream until small bubbles appear.

In a separate glass bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy.

Pour the cream over the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return this to the saucepan and cook over a very low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sauce coats the back of the spoon (or it reaches 82°C). Add the rum or brandy.

Cool the pan in a bowl of ice and once chilled fold in the whipped cream. ► Extracted from Summer with Simon Gault, published by Penguin Random House NZ, RRP $50. Text © Simon Gault, 2019.

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God’s got skin in the game For Christmas 2019, the Times asked Pastor Brett Jones, executive member for the East Auckland Ministers’ Association, for a personal reflection on Christmas.

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’ve always had a fascination with words. My parents instilled in me a love of books and reading. It’s one of the things we’ve passed down to our own children, who read almost as much as they eat!

There’s a beauty in words. A precision. Just the right word for the right moment. But sometimes a mystery. Words which drift in meaning over time and depending on context.

I find myself endlessly fascinated with the origin of phrases.

Recently, I found myself researching a phrase, “skin in the game”. It sounds dangerous before you even know what it means.

And if it was inspired by William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, then dangerous would be right.

In this play, Antonio stands as guarantor for a loan to his friend Bassanio and promises a pound of his own flesh as collateral, to be exacted by the lender Shylock, if Bassanio defaults on the loan.

That’s having skin in the game.

When Jesus entered human history, God put skin in the game. God put himself in harm’s way. And it cost him a lot more than a pound of flesh.

If you’ve put skin in the game you’ve taken risk, you’ve taken responsibility. You’ve realised that the outcome is so important, that you’ll put yourself in harm’s way to get it done.

When Jesus entered human history, God put skin in the game.

God put himself in harm’s way.

And it cost him a lot more than a pound of flesh.

The first 13 verses of John 1

paint a picture of God’s revelation of himself to humanity. And we discover the God who doesn’t merely speak creation into being, he is himself the Word that gets it all started.

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made

that has been made.

There’s a beauty in these words.

A precision and a mystery. John reveals the life and light that flows from that moment of creation. You and I have a sense that we are not alone in the world. Creation speaks to us. Our inner lives crave a sense of connection to what is beyond us.

But something is coming.

Someone is coming. Someone who will bring light to everyone that we might make sense of our place in the world. God is about to invest in humanity in an unprecedented way: The Word became flesh. The Word who was God and was with God and who made everything was appearing in the flesh. God was putting skin in the game.

We will never fully know the cost of that investment. We have some sense of the horror of the Easter Cross. But what about this moment, the moment of becoming flesh? Where God who is “other”, the uncreated God, joins his creation in a moment of selfemptying. That’s a lot of God to

squeeze into a tiny baby! The fully divine God becoming fully human with all of the accompanying limitations, pain and vulnerability.

It’s a big deal. It’s skin in the game.

God put skin in the game when he became like us. And if you’ve put skin in the game you’ve taken risk, you’ve taken responsibility.

You’ve realised that the outcome is so important, that you’ll put yourself in harm’s way to get it done.

So what was God so concerned about? The Word became flesh, fully human so that we might become fully human. The fullest realisation of our humanity is simply this: to know and live the reality that we are children of God. So this Christmas as we recall the birth of a child, we might reflect on who we are as children of a God, who loved us so much he put skin in the game.

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As work Christmas parties and other celebrations are in full swing and with many people planning parties for this weekend, Brake is reminding everyone to plan their travel and, if driving to events, making sure the designated driver stays sober.

Brake’s Driving for Zero campaign urges drivers not to drink any amount of alcohol or take any drugs before getting behind the wheel. The charity also urges family and friends to speak out and stop a loved one drink or drug driving.

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This Christmas will be Peters’ last bringing goodwill to all. Now is the time

for him to give it away due his advancing age and the scale of the job.

The display and Peter’s generosity will be sadly missed by locals, as it has been a community feature for so long and the origin of many happy Christmas memories.

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The video was circulated on Instagram in the days following Midnight Madness, and it was forwarded to the boy’s father.

He said his son was also knocked to the ground and subjected to a flurry of punches and kicks. The fight was broken up by bystanders.

The parent, who did not wish to be named, is a former police officer and said he was informed by his son that he (his son) approached two police officers after the assault and was told he was “silly to come back” and to “sit down”. He alleged that no medical treatment was offered by the constables.

The victim made his own way to a local accident and emergency clinic to seek attention for his injuries.

The Times understands the boy’s mother has filed a complaint with the Independent Police Complaints Authority.

In a statement, Sergeant Brett Meale of Counties Manukau Area Police said, “Police were present at the Midnight Madness event in Howick last Friday night to ensure the safety of the community attending.

“Throughout the night there were a handful of reports of breaches of the peace and disorder in the area, which Police attended.

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The success of the event this year was tainted by elements exhibiting anti-social behaviour late in the evening.

Following the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the area on and around Stockade Hill was inhabited by a number of intoxicated, unruly youths.

Hostilities between rivals overflowed into violence and the Times was provided with a video that showed a sickening, callous, gangattack upon a young man. The video begins with a tense situation between two teenagers as part of a group of 15-16-year-olds inflamed by provocative barbs from an individual.

A fight erupted involving students (some of whom are believed to be from local schools Howick College and Pakuranga College) and saw the victim knocked to the ground and set upon by up to 10 youths, the majority of whom connected with kicks to the victim’s head.

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INTERNATIONAL

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wo Kiwi-Iraqis living in east Auckland are working to raise awareness of violence in their Middle Eastern homeland that’s resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians.

Hisham Anuaimy and Judy Siddawi want more New Zealanders to know what’s happening in Iraq and why.

Unrest broke out in several parts of the country in October over unhappiness with the country’s leadership, high unemployment and a lack of basic services.

International news media recently reported that more than 400 Iraqis have been killed by security forces with more than 17,000 injured.

Siddawi, who lives in East Tamaki, says she feels helpless watching the violence unfold from so far away.

“It is extremely sad that in 2019 things like this can happen with the innocent victims and the loss of human life.”

Anuaimy and Siddawi recently met Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross to ask him to use his voice as their local MP to draw attention to the situation.

Ross addressed questions on the protests in Iraq to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Parliament on December 10. He asked whether the Government had taken any action to condemn the “excessive use of force” by security

Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross, centre, recently met local Kiwi-Iraqis Hisham Anuaimy, left, and Judy Siddawi to learn about the unrest plaguing their Middle Eastern homeland.

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forces against protestors in Iraq.

Ardern said she had been advised the New Zealand Ambassador in Iraq has directly raised concerns “over human rights breaches relating to the demonstrations, and they’ve done so directly with senior representatives of the Iraqi Government”.

Ross says Botany is a melting pot of people and cultures from around the world and he’s pleased to have been able to speak up on behalf of local Kiwi-Iraqis about the situation in their homeland.

“We are many miles away, but New Zealand can join other international efforts in condemning violence, standing up for human rights and supporting those pro-

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testing peacefully.”

Anuaimy, who lives in Highland Park, has family - including his parents and sister - in Iraq.

The medical doctor and lecturer says people protesting there are just asking for their basic rights.

“They want highways, schools, hospitals and other simple requirements. There is no future, no jobs, no factories and no hope for these people.”

Siddawi says she wants the New Zealand Government to take a stronger public stand in opposition to the violence in Iraq.

“What Jami-Lee did for us is huge and it means a lot to this community. It opened the door for us to be listened to.”

PHOTOGRAPHY

Get snapping for Arts Out East project Arts Out East has announced its first project in 2020, which is led by film and digital photographer Brendan Kitto.

He hopes to connect all generations through a nostalgic experience that uses both old and new practices and indoor and outdoor spaces.

His project simply titled ‘Howick’, revisits his early years of growing up in the region as a millennial, shining light on the importance of history and documentation during a time of growth and redevelopment. It’s therefore most suited for Brendan to have reached out to Rices Mall owner Wally Rice to house his film photography amongst the mall’s already existing history cabinets and notice boards. Brendan’s installation will not only compliment the space, it will also encourage the regulars and the new, to partake in an east Auckland bus stop exploration, to go into the draw to win an Instax Film Prize Pack.

Howickian Wally Rice (left) and photographer Brendan Kitto at Rices Mall; and some of Brendan’s work.

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➤➤1. Take a picture in front of one of Brendan’s bus stop photos around Howick/Pakuranga/Botany area or in Rices Mall ➤➤2. Post to Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #artsouteast by January 19 ➤➤3. Go into the draw to win an Instax Film Prize pack.

Dates: January 6-19 Venue: Rices Mall & 6x Bus Stops within the Howick Local Area.

Project Location: Howick, Botany and Pakuranga.

Seek photographs from January 6-19 and win!

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RUGBY LEAGUE

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Ex-Hornets star signs for Roosters

Aussie girls back-toback champions

invited to the next Kiwis camp in January 2020, but was unable to attend due ormer Howick interto commitments with the mediate student and Roosters in Sydney.

Howick Hornet’s league Benaiah credits his faith as player Benaiah Ioelu has been a big contributor to his sucsnapped up by the Sydney cess; “The main thing that Roosters on a 2-year developkeeps me going is prayer as ment deal.

I believe I got my talent from Benaiah’s first interest in God above. My parents have rugby league began at the brought me up in a ChrisHowick Hornets club when tian home, and my grandhe was four years of age. He father was initially against spent his first five seasons at my brother and I playing on the club, before making the Sundays – but now he just switch to the Ellerslie Eagles. reminds Benaiah to be careThe path to higher honours ful, and not forget his prayers. was paved through excellent “So that’s what I do before, club performances which during and after a game – no culminated in selection in Benaiah Ioelu, who attended Howick matter if my team wins or Auckland Rugby League age- Intermediate, is heading to camp in Australia loses, I have to be thankful grade sides since the age of next month to continue his rugby league.

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He also attended the under-16 as one of the Players of the Game a game injury-free.”

He would also like to shout out Kiwis wider training squad camp by the Newcastle side.

Benaiah then captained the to those that have helped him on this year, before debuting for Toa Samoa at under 16 level against under-15 Akarana Falcons team, his quest to becoming a profeswho went undefeated at the sional sportsman: “A big thanks the Kiwis last October.

Earlier in the year Benaiah 2019 national Youth Tournament to the coaches and managers, started taking part in the Warriors in Rotorua, coming away with family and friends, and of course talent development program and the title after defeating Counties my number one fans – dad and mum who have supported me on played the NSWRL 2019 Harold Manukau in the final.

He was then named in the this journey, and with what I have Mathews champions Newcastle Knights in July, and was selected tournament team which saw him achieved to date.”

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The Australia Girls beat Japan Girls in their Cup final at the Sky Sport World School Sevens Rugby 2019 results while the Condor NZ Boys beat the Fijian Boys for the Boys Cup Final at Pakurana Rugby Club at the weekend.

The Australia Girls also won the competition in 2018 and went backto-back champions by beating the only Asian representation at the World School 7s tournament in New Zealand, the Japanese Girls. Last year, the Japanese team won the Plate Final.

The Condor NZ Boys take the title in 2019, beating last year’s runners up NZ Maori 26-12 in their cup semi-final.

Meanwhile, the 2018 winners, Australia Boys, were knocked out in the Cup semi-finals 17-12 by the NZ Fijians.

Cup Finals

➤➤Girls Cup Final: Australia Girls 21-12 Japan Girls ➤➤Boys Cup Final: Condor New Zealand Boys 43-5 NZ Fijians Boys

Plate Finals

➤➤Girls Plate Final: BC Elite Canada Girls 21-0 Mako 7s Girls ➤➤Boys Plate Final: Tonga Barbarians Boys 31-12 Fiji Boys

Bowl Finals

➤➤Girls Bowl Final: NZ Dutch Girls 15-0 Samoan Barbarians Girls ➤➤Boys Bowl Final: Rugby Academy Fiji Boys 21-12 Sydney Pasifika Boys

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The Australian Girls beat the Japan Girls in their Cup final at Pakuranga Rugby Club.

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Shield Finals

➤➤Girls Shield Final: Rugby Academy Fiji Girls 30-7 National Indigenous Australia Girls ➤➤Boys Shield Final: Canada Misfits Boys 15-5 NZ Niue Boys

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Howick’s Kieran Anstis has announced he will work with top Christchurch-based driver Dylan Thomson for his 2020 New Zealand Rally ChampionKieran Anstis ship. Thomson has worked with partner Amy Hudson since making his rallying debut in 2016 but Hudson purchased a rally car of her own. Anstis comes well credentialled as a graduate of both Motorsport New Zealand’s Elite Academy and Rally New Zealand’s co-drivers’ academy. He also sitting alongside some of New Zealand’s top rally drivers, including an NZRC podium at the final round of the 2019 season, Rally Waitomo.

“Amy started talking about taking a year off earlier this season when she bought herself a rally car and it’s nearly ready to run so we both figured it’s as good a time as any,” says Thomson. “The opportunity to work with Kieran came up and I think we’ll make a good combination, we’ve both got similar ambitions and expectations for 2020 and moving further forward.”

Anstis says they are both chasing similar goals and targets. “I’m really looking forward to working with him and the team next year.”

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hree Olympic and two Commonwealth gold medals and world records for the 800m, half-mile and mile made Peter Snell our greatest track athlete.

His recent death in Dallas, Texas, age 80, leaves a nation to mourn a humble Kiwi who had the world at his feet.

He was the greatest of inspirational athletic coach Arthur Lydiard’s large stable of middle and long distance champions.

Snell was just 21 when he won gold over 800m at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Within the hour Murray Halberg won the 5000m with a typical gutsy run.

Snell beat great rival George Kerr to win the 1962 Perth Commonwealth Games half-mile before completing the mile double and added the 800m-1500m double at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

He also broke the world mile record of Australia’s unbeaten Herb Elliott in Wanganui with a 3m 54.4s run and added the world 800m and half-mile records

Sir Peter Snell was the greatest out of the Arthur Lydiard stable.

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at Christchurch’s Lancaster Park. Both those performances were on grass, not the faster allweather synthetic tracks.

I first met Peter in Greymouth in the early 1960s where he won a half-mile and later attended a dance at the St John’s Hall. Later that night he came up to me and asked, “What are doing after the dance, Ivan?”

“I’m thinking of taking that girl home,” I said indicating a tall, pretty girl in a tartan dress with whom I had danced.

“Nah,” said Peter.

“A few of us are going to the Albion pub for a few drinks. Why

don’t you join us?”

Those were the days of six o’clock closing but West Coasters were notorious for ignoring liquor licensing laws. I wandered alone to the Albion, later renamed Kings after owner and former All Black captain Ron King, and met a group of athletes but no Snell.

Eventually he wandered into the bar about an hour later.

“Where’ve you been Peter?” I asked.

“I just walked home the girl in the tartan dress,” he said.

Not surprisingly Steve Hansen has endorsed the selection of Ian Foster to fill the vacancy he left as head coach of the All Blacks.

Loyalty has been a major part of Hansen’s incredible success and was shown by the big brass in staying loyal to Graham Henry after the 2007 Rugby World Cup disaster when the All Blacks performed poorly in losing their quarter-final to France in Cardiff.

That loyalty was rewarded when the All Blacks beat the same team by just one point in

the 2011 final to allow Henry to retire a winner.

Hansen’s record since has been phenomenal. His biggest disappointments was the 2007 World Cup, when he was an assistant to Henry and the controversial drawn home series against the 2017 British Lions and Ireland.

In the first the referee missed a forward pass from which France scored. However that couldn’t excuse a poor All Blacks performance. As a long time assistant, Foster has also enjoyed a great run and is, as Hansen verifies, a much better coach today than when he struggled with the Chiefs in Super 12 before new Australian coach Dave Rennie won them two titles.

However my biggest fear is that a major rugby playing nation will snare brilliant Crusaders coach Scott Robertson whose three consecutive Super titles were not considered good enough for the All Blacks job. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer

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