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Many residents in Whitford, Beachlands, Maraetai and Clevedon are feeling the effects of the drought and some have run out of water or are perilously close.

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CLASSIC CARS

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helly Park local Bruce Cooper used to drive tanks in the South African Army.

His love of all things mechanical has continued over the years, and he has amassed quite the collection of vintage cars, functioning model steam trains, and remote-controlled boats.

His garage is an engineer’s dream, adorned with classic motorcycles and working-on projects.

The upcoming Brit & Euro Classic Car Show on Sunday will be Bruce’s fifth appearance. He will be bringing his prized 1925 Austin Clifton.

The Clifton has had eight owners over the past 95 years and Bruce has rebuilt the engine. He acquired it after childhood memories of Gumdrop, a series of children’s books penned by Val Biro which featured a similar model which went on adventures.

Bruce Cooper’s classic 1925 Austin Clifton parked at Cockle Bay.

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Amusingly, Gumdrop is an example on onomatopoeia representing the sound made by the Austin starting up.

Times reporter Jim Birchall was lucky enough to be given a ride in the grand old lady, which chugged its way down to Cockle bay Beach and attracted curious looks from bystanders.

Bruce says “He gets used to the attention of people seeing something from yesteryear” making

its way around the quiet streets of Shelly Park. He has even taken it as far as Northland, aided by its recommended cruising speed of 80km per hour. ➤➤The Brit & Euro classic Car Show is a free event, held annually at Lloyd Elsmore Park, and this year a record 1140 classic cars and motorcycles have signed up, pushing the show to capacity. It runs from 10am-3pm.

SOCIAL HOUSING

Salvo’s housing project in Flat Bush close to completion ■■BY FARIDA MASTER A recent Salvation Army Housing report warns that the 7168 house surplus won’t solve the housing crisis.

The annual State of the Nation report said that the housing shortage is caused by unaffordable housing and low income levels.

Ameet Londhe, officer of the Salvation Army Flat Bush Corps Plant, says it is shocking to know that Auckland is changing in many ways.

“Things that we considered as one of the reason for homelessness is not the same anymore.

“We, the people living in the eastern suburbs of this beautiful city are no different to wider Auckland when it comes to the housing crisis. In fact, I would say the housing prices in east Auckland are considerably higher than most of the other suburbs in Auckland.”

And that, he points out, is mainly due to unaffordable housing when you take wages into account.

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stepped up its efforts to address the growing problem by creating a long term solution to build 40 units on land owned by its local corps in Flat Bush.

The good news is that the new Salvation Army Social Housing (SASH) project at the corner of Chapel and Baverstock Roads in Flat Bush, funded by the Ministry of Social Development, is not far from completion.

The plan is to finish the over $15 million social housing project and open up the dwellings to house people by March 2021 says Ameet.

Salvation Army Social Housing has traditionally offered longer-term, low-rental options for those over 55. However, this has been expanded in the past few years and provides good quality housing for singles, couples, families and the elderly. The tenants pay income-related rent through the Ministry of Social Development.

Most of the dwellings in the new development are one and two bedroom units.

“These are more suitable for people over 55 years, singles or couples with a small family or elderly people. We are hoping to provide a way for the people who are falling through gaps, struggling to find a safe, suitable and affordable place to live in this beautiful community of Flat Bush,” says Ameet. ➤➤ Those that fit the criteria and are looking for safe and affordable accommodation in Flat Bush can contact Ameet via email ameet.londhe@ salvationarmy.org.nz ➤➤People looking to apply for the Salvation Army Socials Housing need to be registered with State Housing.

There will be fun, food, carnival rides, dance performances and a treasure hunt at the Children’s Day Expo says Rev Barnard.

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Celebrating Children’s Day ■■BY FARIDA MASTER

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id you know that there are more than 2500 social service providers in Auckland? Yet there are so many vulnerable people who are disenfranchised and don’t get linked, says Reverend Chris Barnard, minister at St Columba Presbyterian Church, Botany.

A former Minister of Religion at Whakatane Presbyterian Church, Rev Barnard moved to east Auckland eight months ago and is excited about hosting a Children’s Day Expo and Fun Fest on Saturday March 7, a community focussed event that serves not just Christians but the community at large.

“There will be an abundance of fun and food, carnival rides and performances by dance groups. We want to invite families from all walks of life from Howick and the wider Manukau area,” he says.

Passionate about reaching out to the wider community, the main aim of the community event is to celebrate children and focus on their wellbeing.

“We particularly want to focus on the vulnerability of all children in our area. Statistics show that many of our children are just surviving instead of thriving,” says Rev Barnard, also a former headmaster and founder of a college in South Africa.

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This is not just about those living under the breadline but for the growing young New Zealanders battling with psychological distress, says Rev Barnard.

The aim of the Children’s Day Expo and Fun Fest is to connect people with social service providers so that those with the right skills and resources can help make life better for children and families.

The event invites Social Service Providers and agencies to come and display their services, skills and resources.

“We have designed a treasure hunt which will encourage ever family/child to connect and engage with every stall holder. Each service provider will be given tokens which can be handed to the child/family once the social service provider is satisfied that they had made their service adequately known to the enquirer,” says Rev Barnard.

Children with the required number of tokens will qualify to register their name in the draw to win a prize.

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he sun was out and the crowd arrived to enjoy an afternoon of Kiwi music at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Sunday. The star-studded programme opened with AutoMatic 80s followed by Jason Kerrison and Anika Moa who had the crowd singing and

dancing to well-known songs.

It was fun and the line-up of Kiwi artists certainly didn’t disappoint with singalong hits.

The final band The Feelers treated the crowd to some of their fabulous back catalogue of NZ rock anthems. Lloyd Elsmore Park

rocked and even the strong wind could not dampen the enthusiasm of the fans.

Times photographer WAYNE MARTIN was there to cover the Music in the Park event which is part of the Howick Local Board’s events.

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unday March 1 will be the fifth annual Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car with special festivities to mark the occasion.

The public are invited to Pakuranga’s Lloyd Elsmore Park from 10am to 3pm.

Following a small Jaguar car display at East Auckland’s Lloyd Elsmore Park in December 2014, Rev Dr Richard Waugh (chairman of the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show Committee) and Laurie Hayward worked with other volunteers to organise the first classic car show event in March 2016.

At the inaugural event 440 cars were displayed with several thousand of the public attending. Howick Local Board’s sponsorship was very important to help launch the event.

For the 2020 event 1000 classic cars and motorcycles are expected.

For the first time the car show will not conflict with the large Roundthe-Bays event and a record crowd of more than 10,000 people are expected to attend the British and

European themed classic car show event, adjacent to the Howick Historical Village.

The car show committee, which includes representatives from five car clubs (Citroen, Jaguar, Mercedes Benz, MG and Mini) has made good progress working with over 120 volunteers and many local organisations including Howick Local Board, East FM, Howick Historical Village, Rotary Clubs of East Auckland, Howick Menzshed, local Scout and Venturer groups, LifeGrowth Community Trust, Pakuranga United Rugby Club and Howick Tourism.

With the likely biggest turn-out yet, careful organisation is required to manage the large number of vehicles and public expected.

The car show continues its unique distinctives being themed for British and European cars (and motorcycles), non-competitive, and free to participants and public alike. It is now considered to be one of the largest classic car shows in New Zealand and possibly the

largest free classic car show in the Southern Hemisphere.

The show also features a range of special food and East FM are renowned for their musical repertoire of British, German, French and Italian music.

The 2020 event will have new features including a story circle of interesting cars, some classic racing cars, microcars and more cars from Auckland’s vintage car clubs.

Alvis is a marque that will be celebrating its 100th anniversary, with a special display, including Clive Butler of Dannemora’s recent restoration work on a New Zealandnew rare 1952 model.

In recent years enthusiasts and their cars have been attending from outside Auckland including from Northland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.

Last year, one car travelled from as far as Timaru! It would seem the Brit & Euro Classic Car Show at Lloyd Elsmore Park is becoming New Zealand’s main British & European car event.

Rev Dr Richard Waugh, chairman of the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show Committee.

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Making occasions New trail to memorable link Clevedon and Kaiaua arch flowers to the table flowers, head table, aisle chairs, bouquets and buttonhole flowers — that will transform the wedding into a truly memorable occasion.

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The Hunua Trail will link the two villages over a 44-kilometre walking and cycling trail on existing tracks and Watercare roads.

Franklin Local Board has led the charge for the trail, forging a partnership with Watercare, Auckland Regional Parks, mana whenua and business.

Board deputy chair and Clevedon resident Angela Fulljames says businesses and individuals need to prepare to make the most of the opportunities the trail will bring.

“The board hasn’t championed this because it’s a nice to have, it’s because it has the capacity to bring economic benefit to the area in terms of tourism and the businesses that support it.

“It’s critical that as many people as possible get involved because it’s one of the most exciting opportunities the area has seen for some time,” Ms Fulljames says.

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It’s the personal touch that makes a huge difference, says Sandra, a former medical scientist for 25 years.

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English classes for immigrants at Trinity Methodist Church will start this year on Thursday, February 27 at 10am. New people welcome. No charge. Phone Dene 534 8416.

Beginners line dancing

M & C Line Dancing have a weekly class for beginners called Back to Basics every Friday at Howick RSA, Wellington Street from 10.3011.30am. Entry $5. A Back to Basics class is also held every Tuesday from 6.30pm. Other existing classes are held every Monday and Thursday from 10.30am and Tuesday from 7pm.

We also hold a class at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village, Chapel Rd, weekly on Wednesdays from 9.45am. All welcome. Phone Merylin 5763344 or Catherine 021-213-7389.

Country music

Pohutakawa Coast Country and Variety Music Club, Whitford Hall, February 29, fortnightly thereafter. 1pm to 4pm, $3 adults (under 16s free). Wonderful band, fantastic atmosphere, supportive and appreciative members. We supply tea/coffee and a light afternoon tea and a bit of humour.

Contact Paula 0210592444.

Rummikub

Meeting each Monday from 1pm to 3.30pm at the St John’s Ambulance Hall, Pakuranga Road opposite ASB. All skill levels and new members welcome. $3 door entry. Phone or text Shirley on 022 175 5656.

Eastern District Country Music Club Come and be entertained with live music or come and sing or play an instrument. Visitors welcome.

Wednesday, February 26, 7.30pm and every second Wednesday. Bucklands Beach War Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Bucklands Beach. Non members $5.

Phone Bev 021 11 56 866.

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U3A Ormiston next meets at 10am on Thursday, February 27 at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphy’s Road.

Peter Fisher will be speaking on his experiences working on a country estate in Shropshire, followed by Everett Thorburn speaking on ‘Our lives in the music world’. All welcome, free admission, morning tea provided.

Come along and find out what U3A is all about. Phone Mike Lowe 279 3956.

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Discover Howick Historical Village Our local Living Museum is about to turn 40. Come along and hear the story of this wonderful gem. Historian Alan La Roche will be speaking at Pakuranga Library on Tuesday, March 3 at 10.30am. All welcome. Tea and coffee served.

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Sunday, March 1 at 6.50pm for 7pm start at All Saints Selwyn Church, Selwyn Road Howick. In the midst of the busyness, all are welcome to join us for meditation, silence, stillness and silence. Phone 534 6864.

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“In fact, now’s a good time to plan ahead and take advantage of this special,” says Greg.

And, as always before painting, Greg consults thoroughly with clients as to colour, the type of paint most suited to the job and the number of coats required.

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he weather gods were smiling and the sun was shining bright this year at the Rotary Community River Carnival recently hosted by the Pakuranga Rotary Club.

Every man, woman, child and their dog was there at the Bramley Reserve to enjoy the perfect family day out at the event supported by the Howick Local Board.

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Adding a green lining to the event were students from Enviroschool Farm Cove Intermediate managing the colour coded bins to help people with waste management.

Rotarian Sylvie Wilkinson from Rotary Club of Pakuranga said that at the last minute they pulled the plug on some of the fun water activities.

“We had booked the Zorb and Water Walkers, but decided to drop it at the last minute, due to the water shortage and prolonged dry conditions.”

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Transforming patient’s journey at one-stop-shop diagnostic service `We see you clearly’ is a catchphrase that sits well with Mercy Radiology, one of the leading providers of advanced diagnostic imaging and treatment services in New Zealand with sites across Auckland.

It is easy to see that CEO of Mercy Radiology and Clinics and head of Digital Health for Healthcare Holdings Ltd, Dr Lloyd McCann is passionate about digital health and using these approaches to improve patient experience and outcomes.

Sensitive to patient’s needs, the young and driven CEO of Mercy Radiology is clearly working towards bringing cutting-edge technology, professional expertise and a human touch, to providing one-stop diagnostic and treatment imaging solutions.

With many firsts to its credit, one of the areas Mercy Radiology has led the way in is nuclear medicine imaging with Auckland’s first dedicated state-of-the-art PET-CT facility. “Before we introduced PET, people jumped on a plane to Australia if they had to have a PETCT scan,” says McCann of the PET-CT facility.

McCann takes pride in the spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services Mercy Radiology offers that includes the most advanced MRI and CT technologies.

The first in Australasia, Siemens Lumina 3Tesla MRI scanner and new Siemens Go TOP CT scanner at the Mercy Radiology Botany Rd branch accompanied by the ultrasound, mammography, interventional radiology, CT and X-ray services, practically caters to all imaging needs.

The good news is that faster diag-

nosis results in faster treatment and better patient outcomes. McCann, who used to work in Emergency Medicine, who also used his clinical experience in start-ups, leadership and consultancy roles in the health sector says, “By combining high tech with high touch, we aim to ensure that people get the right information to inform the treatment journeys.”

Citing the example of Tomosynthesis at Mercy Radiology, Botany he explains that it gives a highly detailed three-dimensional view of breast tissue enhancing the traditional two-dimensional views captured using mammography.

“Tomosynthesis gives us a better chance to detect small abnormalities, offering the opportunity for earlier diagnosis and in some cases, less invasive forms of treatment. This has the ability to improve outcomes.

“We take our role as a diagnostic and treatment partner in the delivery of care, very seriously,” he says of Mercy Radiology.

“Our Botany branch is the only full-service radiology location in South East Auckland.”

Talking about the “awesome team” at Mercy Radiology that is constantly striving to put “patients first”, he points to the easy access they provide for patients by partnering with urgent care and GP clinics.

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The one-stop-shop with integrated models of care where advanced imaging, diagnosis and treatment planning happens in just one visit, saves on waiting time, energy and unnecessary worry.

Mercy Radiology’s focus on consumer and patient needs has meant they have become the first radiology provider in New Zealand to offer online bookings for scans.

“We’ve also got a series of patient videos detailing what you can expect from your scan or procedure which proved popular with our patients available on our website,” he explains. “People are ultimately at the heart of everything we do,” McCann says as he talks of the team of radiographers, sonographers, radiologists and administrators committed to providing the best clinical service and diagnosis as well as the highest standard of patient support.

Constantly introducing new models of care and services to improve outcomes, Mercy Radiology has also introduced game-changers in prostate imaging and treatment to New Zealand.

McCann talks of the PSMA PET Scans and Theranostics Programme their Medical Director Dr Remy Lim introduced to New Zealand. Theranostics is a late-stage treatment for men with advanced prostate cancer aimed at improving quality of life.

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he cancer treatments of tomorrow are being studied today by two young scientists who have each received one of the country’s most prestigious awards, a Rutherford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Dr Emma Davison and Dr Lisa Pilkington from the University of Auckland’s School of Chemical Sciences are at the forefront of cancer therapy development.

Dr Davison’s work is in one of the breakthrough areas in cancer treatment; immunotherapy. Immunotherapy works by using the bodies’ white blood cells to recognise cancer cells so that the patient’s own immune system can seek out and destroy them. But the immune system is not very good at doing this by itself and needs to be stimulated using vaccines.

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Botany leads a revolution as research reveals four in five Kiwis concerned about hearing On Thursday 20th March local audiologist, Columba Park, celebrated the opening of her new business in Botany, the very first Specsavers Audiology in the country.

The opening came as research revealed that an estimated 1.9 million New Zealanders (83%) over the age of 40 have felt concerned about their own hearing, yet three in five (60%) of these people in Auckland have put their hearing at risk by not seeing a medical professional.

Columba, who has worked in the industry for nearly ten years, commented; “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Specsavers Botany to offer my audiology services to the local community and help even more people to find affordable options for their hearing loss. It is extremely rewarding to become a part of a patient’s journey and see a change in their lives.

“Our research shows that there are lots of people in the community who are concerned about their hearing but so many who have not done anything about it.

“If left untreated, hearing loss can have a devastating impact on a person’s life, leading to mental fatigue and sometimes even depression.

“Studies have also shown that in older people hearing loss adversely affects cognitive performance and can increase the risk of dementia.”

The research also showed that less than half (43%) of Aucklanders over the age of 40 have had their hearing tested in

Audiologist Columba Park celebrates opening with Specsavers Country Director Brendan Thompson, Audiology Manager NZ Paul Rolfe, and local resident Brian Williams.

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Local Howick resident, Brian Williams, is one of the many people who will benefit from Columba’s new business.

Speaking about his hearing, Brian said, “I’ve been having trouble with loss for a few years now, but I’ve been ignoring the fact that it’s been getting worse – I’ve probably been in denial about it.

“My wife has been encouraging me to have a test done and she’s pretty sure I need hearing aids as I have the TV up quite high and have trouble hearing her. I don’t know what I’m missing out on really, so hopefully it’ll make a big difference if I

Health, ACC or Veterans’ Affairs and Columba, who is a fully qualified audiologist, can offer assistance with the process of applying.

Columba finished; “My advice to anyone is to come for regular checks over 40, but to see your local audiologist if you notice any changes at any time. The earlier we detect loss, the more we can do to help.”

Data from YouGov study prepared for Specsavers, November/December 2019.

The study was comprised of a nationally representative samples of 1,008 New Zealanders aged 40 years and older.

need hearing aids.”

Specsavers’ Executive Director of Audiology, Darrel Magna, says the new offering is giving New Zealanders a more accessible solution to hearing loss by providing clear, low prices and the expert service that the team at Botany has become well-known for.

Specsavers Botany is taking bookings for free 15-minute hearing checks. If further testing is required, comprehensive hearing assessments are being offered for $59.

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“The Bill aims to strike the right balance between making sure vaping is available for smokers who want to use it as a quit tool for cigarettes while ensuring vaping products are not marketed or sold to children and young people,” Salesa said.

The new law will:

■■ ban the sale of vaping products to under-18-yearolds ■■ prohibit advertising of vaping products and smokeless tobacco ■■ restrict the sale of flavoured vaping products and e-cigarettes to R-18 specialty stores ■■ limit general retailers, including dairies and service stations, to only sell three flavours ■■ introduce a product safety system – which enables the Ministry of health to recall, suspend and issue warnings about vaping products “This is a considered

approach that responds to many of the concerns regarding vaping,” Salesa said.

“Our Government has heard from a large number of smokers who say vaping is helpful for them to able to quit cancer-causing cigarettes.

“However we have also heard from parents, teachers and principals who want to make sure vaping companies are stopped from marketing to kids.

“I am proud our Government is introducing a Bill that helps New Zealand achieve our Smokefree 2025 Goal by giving smokers choices in how they give up, but that it also discourages our kids from taking vaping up if they’ve never smoked before.”

The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill will be introduced to Parliament on Monday, 24 February.

It will receive its first reading in March when the Bill will then be referred to the Health Select Committee.

“The Government is keen to hear from New Zealanders about where they think the

Our Government has heard from a large number of smokers who say vaping is helpful.

appropriate balance for vaping regulation should be set.

“I look forward to everyone having their say at Select Committee”.

“This is the most significant change to New Zealand’s smokefree laws since they were introduced 30 years ago,” Salesa said.

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Consultation has gone out to health professionals and is available on their website for anyone wanting to have their say about the proposal to fund Ibrance. “Consultation is a very important step in our process.

It’s how we check that what we are proposing can be implemented by the health sector and that the people who will get the most benefit from the medicines will be able to access them, says Pharmac’s chief executive Sarah Fitt.

If the feedback from the consultation is positive, and the proposal is approved by the Pharmac Board, then patients could be prescribed Ibrance from April this year.

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➤ Community notices Autumn Series

Thursdays @ Seven concerts in the community begin their Autumn Series this week. Ludwig Treviranus plays two great piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, whose 250th year is celebrated this year. Hear Waldstein Sonata and Beethoven’s final Sonata, Opus 111. A great start celebrating Beethoven’s 250th.

Thursday, February 27, 7pm-8pm, All Saints Church, Howick. Admission by donation.

Modern square & line dancing

Modern square dancing with a 1/2hr beginners’ line dancing class might be just what you’re looking for!

Fun, fitness, friendship, singles and couples welcome. Bucklands Beach Primary School Hall, Tuesday nights. Learners classes start March 10. Phone Martin 0272262376 or email: squareman51@yahoo.com

Gardening

Pigeon Mountain Garden Club meet at 7.30pm at St Andrews Church, Vincent St. AGM followed by Margaret Long, owner of renowned garden “Frensham” in Christchurch, speaking about and selling copies of her book. Raffle, trading table and knowledgeable gardening folk. Phone Lynda 021398200.

Badminton

Howick Badminton, 9.30am to 12pm, Mondays and Wednesdays, Howick Leisure Centre, 563 Pakuranga Rd. All welcome. Ph Barbara 021 209 7613.

Tenancy services

Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga is hosting a free Information Session on ‘Tenancy Services in NZ’ on Friday March 13 from 10 am to 12.30 pm at Pakuranga Library. 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga. It will be presented by Annie Tavalea from Auckland Community Law Centre. Tea/ Coffee will be provided. Registration is required. Topics covered are: Overview of basic tenancy rights, new law changes for tenants and landlords, conflict resolution and enforcement. For Registration contact Vani, Migrant Connect Administrator: Email: settlement.pakuranga@cab.org.nz OR Text/ Phone 021 459 520 ➤➤More Community Notices, pg 8

PERFORMING ARTS

Full volume: challenge of living in a noisy world T

he beeping and buzzing of technology, noisy traffic, the incessant shouting of social media – it never shuts up. Caught in this constant babble, how do we find stillness?

This is the starting point for Massive Company’s newest devised work Babble, written by the cast of 20 in collaboration with Carla Martell, Scotty Cotter and Rosie Langabeer.

The Babble journey began last year when Massive Company reached out to five South Auckland schools to find their ensemble.

Twenty rangatahi (youth) were selected from Ormiston Senior College, as well as students from other colleges along with three members of Massive Nui Ensemble—the company’s training programme for emerging artists.

Babble brings dynamic physicality, inventive imagery, a multi-layered musical soundscape and a formidable cast of young South Auckland voices to the Mangere Arts Centre stage from March 18-28 as part of Auckland Arts Festival.

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“It’s all about the constant stimulation, growing up in a world in which it often seems as if you have to be loud to be heard,” says Cotter.

The cast represents a truly diverse Auckland, with performers’ ethnicities being represented from the Maori, Samoan, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Tongan, Japanese, South Africa, Cook Island and Pakeha communities.

Assistant director, Ebony Andrew says, “The great thing about working with this cast is their dedication. Not many young people would give up their summer holiday or balance a part time job with full time rehearsals or take four forms of public transport in the morning to get to rehearsal.”

The cast of 20 performers started the process of making Babble with their own personal stories and backgrounds.

Themes such as exposure, globalised communities, pressures of technology and juggling the stresses of school and home life

are some of the rich tapestry of experiences that contribute to the work.

Ormiston College student Amanda says, “It feels amazing!

Not only do I get to work with some of the most creative and talented people I have ever met, but I also get to learn from each and every one of them. Being a part of this production is a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

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Your view Stop the dredging

I notice dredging has started at Half Moon Bay. Is this dredged material being dumped at sea (which is an old antiquated process that destroys all sea life)?

If yes, I suggest that an embargo is put on that by council immediately.

Our harbour has been heavily damaged by silting over many years and it should be stopped.

If they can afford to make a marina, then they can afford to dump it on land.

Peter McAndrew, Half Moon Bay

Call for council water rates relief?

In the Times (February 11) you led with a story about the plight of Beachlands residents who have run out of water and have to purchase at around $22 per 1000 litres, about 15 times as much as Watercare charge when piped to your home at $1.55.

To add insult to injury, residents are still having to pay for waste

water charges at the Auckland average unless they wish to pay for their own water meter (only sourced from Watercare of course) and have to pay $15 a month for it to be read, while they do not charge for town supply households.

And did the rapidly-growing Beachlands area residents have a choice on tank vs town supply... apparently not, it seems that the council surveyed the existing residents before the major expansion began and they said they wanted to stay off town supply.... so the council said OK and then allowed the subdivision.

In my humble opinion the council needs to take a look at itself and decide what is really fair rather than just convenient.

Come on councillors. Do your job and give these Beachlands residents some water rates relief at least!.

Peter Robson, Shelly Park

Bumblebees decline

The world is of the opinion that the loss/decline of bee numbers is driven by climate chaos.

Email us at bot@times.co.nz or comment on our Facebook page, facebook.com/timesonlinenz

Perhaps we need to open our minds a little to look beyond the climate. The climate has run its course since the beginning of the world and I presume the bee, whether it’s the bumblebee or otherwise, would have the innate resources to adapt to the climate.

Could it be the toxic pesticides, herbicides, insecticides as well as the genetically modified produce that’s causing the deaths of bees and the decline of bee numbers? These are all man-made products that have not been tried and tested for hundreds of years before they are put on the market for money and the poor insects, not just bees haven’t had the time to get used to them.

Across my neighbour’s fence is a row of plants – no sprays of any sort – and the hum of the bees are a joy to my ears. In my own backyard, again, no sprays of any sort, where some pumpkins have appeared, as well as the clover and dandelion flowers on the lawn.

The bees are a very welcomed sight. Oh yes, the bees are very vital to human survival and without them the possibility of pollination and food supplies faces a bleak future. Toxins or climate change?

You decide.

Margaret Scott, Pakuranga

Ghost house insanity

It can be shown statistically that the number of ghost (empty) houses (Auckland alone having more than 33,000) being the tip of the iceberg.

Across all of New Zealand the figure would be close to 100,000 which comes perilously close to the shortfall of houses that the government is now trying so desperately to fill which is testimony to the head-inthe-sand approach by the minis-

ters of housing from the moment when the floodgates to immigration began in 2009 and which has escalated ever since.

If the avaricious frenzy by wealthy New Zealanders, wealthy new immigrants and foreign investors sensing the resulting housing bubble and consequent opportunity to landbank houses for significant capital gain had been nipped in the bud back then, there would be no shortage of housing in New Zealand today.

London, with a population of 8.9 million, has 60,000 ghost houses which in relative terms means Auckland has three times the number of ghost houses than London.

London’s mayor Sadiq Khan who has a law degree and an attorney as a background (he’s no fool) describes London’s 60,000 ghost house scenario with so many people desperate for houses is insane so I wonder how Auckland’s mayor Phil Goff views Auckland’s current ghost house situation.

Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay

HERITAGE

Howick’s last Fencible dies in 1902 As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary, the Times continues its series by Alan La Roche giving readers a glimpse of life as it used to be. The countdown began at the 170th in 2017.

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ANNIVERSARY

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orporal Thomas Heath died in January 1902 aged 87 and was buried in All Saints Anglican cemetery with full military honours.

Thomas came from Trowbridge, Wiltshire in England. He joined the Royal Marines as a young man but was wounded fighting in Syria for which he received a Silver Medal and was discharged when only 27-years-old.

Only six soldiers per regiment of 100 men were allowed to marry while on service. When they were discharged, they looked for a wife.

Thomas married Jane aged 22 years six months before sailing to New Zealand. His pension for military service was five pence a day for life which was a paltry income.

The Fencible soldiers and families on the Sir George Seymour sailed from London in August 1847.

Thomas suffered from dysentery and the ship’s doctor gave him small doses of turpentine with opium with good results.

Sailing down the coast of Africa, a well-armed pirate ship circled the Sir George Seymour, forcing the captain to order all women and children below decks and soldiers in uniform to parade on deck.

The pirates demanded, “what are you carrying and to where?” After three days the pirates gave up and sailed away.

The Sir George Seymour’s captain was greatly relieved as in the ship’s

Jane and Thomas Heath wearing his Syrian Silver Medal, in 1897 at Howick Fencible 50th reunion.

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hold he had wooden crates of gold sovereigns and half sovereigns for 700 soldier’s pensions over their seven-year term of service in Auckland.

Thomas, Jane and other passengers were trans-shipped from Auckland to Waipaparoa-Howick Beach on December 16,1847 where local Maori helped build raupo whares until the Government built their wooden cottages.

Corporal Thomas Heath and his wife Jane lived in Wellington Street and soon had seven children.

After Sergeant Patrick Pearce died, they moved in 1861 into his larger cottage in Nelson Street. Thomas was able to buy five acres in Gills Road, Pakuranga, for 10 guineas [just over $20] and grazed six head of cattle.

Making butter was a good income in the early years. Later potatoes and cabbages were profitable crops.

Thomas Heath was one of the younger Fencible soldiers and worked as a labourer for Anglican Reverend Vicesimus Lush on

his Cockle Bay farm where he dug ditches for drainage and boundary fences, as well as harvesting wheat and oats.

His youngest daughter Sarah Heath used to clean All Saints Church and launder the priest’s surplice using the old-fashioned iron with a curved funnel kept hot by using red hot coals from the kitchen fire.

Their cottage and garden in Nelson Street (opposite Owairoa School of today) was bought after Sarah died in 1957 by the Howick Play Centre.

But in 1968 the old cottage was demolished for a new building as well as the old orchard behind with camellia and holly trees that were in front of the cottage.

Thomas Heath’s wife Jane died in 1913 aged 88 and many of their descendants still live in the area today. Many of the hard-working but moderate drinking early settlers lived long and productive lives. ➤➤Alan La Roche, Howick Historian

COMMUNITY

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If you would like to pre-register your car, please do it as possible for priority parking, a $15 brunch voucher and entry into the spot prize draws.

There are more than 100 registrations received to date so Picton Street will be busy.

There will be experienced marshalls on site to assist with parking and directions on the day. A detailed site plan and time schedule will be sent out closer to the event. If you wish to have block parking for members of your clubs, please ensure all your vehicles assemble off site and enter the dis-

play area together.

The complimentary $15 brunch vouchers can be redeemed at one of the three restaurants participating in the offer – The Good Home, Basal and The Apothecary – all on Picton Street.

The Saturday markets will be in full swing with numerous additional ‘casual’ stall holders attending. In addition to the markets, Howick Village will have trade stands, food vendors, rock and roll entertainment – dancing and music, and ‘Elvis’ will be in attendance.

Follow this exciting event on our Facebook page – Howick Village Hop – images of a number of participating Vehicles will be posted over the next weeks.

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COMPETITION

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hree kindergartens – including one in Flat Bush – were declared winners in the Daltons Late Bloomers Competition, part of the much-loved Daltons Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project.

The kindergartens received awards for the Late Bloomers Tallest Sunflower and for the first time, there was a tie for the Widest Sunflower Head Award, with two kindergartens growing the same massive sized sunflower head.

The Late Bloomers Widest Sunflower Head Award winners were KiNZ Mission Heights in Flat Bush, part of the Auckland Kindergarten Association, and Central Kids Putauaki Kindergarten, part of Central Kids Kindergartens, who both grew sunflower heads that are 36cm wide – that’s bigger than a large dinner plate.

KiNZ Mission Heights teacher Rahimah Milatu says; “For the past four months, our akonga engaged in the Daltons Sunflower Project and researched the best conditions and actions that could affect the growth of our sunflower plants. Throughout the project they tested various theories and observed how the temperature, insects, birds

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KiNZ Mission Heights in Flat Bush tied for top prize in the Late Bloomers Widest Sunflower Head category.

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and human actions impacted the plants.

“We predicted which sunflower head would be the widest, but unfortunately missed the moment when they bloomed during the holidays.

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akonga have explored the finished sunflower heads. They watched birds eating the sunflower seeds and discovered for themselves that they are indeed delicious, with many “This is tasty!” comments.

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really strengthened our tamariki’s understanding and relationships with nature and we are delighted to be one of the Widest Sunflower Head winners.”

The winning kindergartens will receive a Daltons prize pack which includes a voucher for products they can use in their gardens; plus, a framed photo of their stunning sunflowers.

Waimea Kindergarten, took out the Late Bloomers Tallest Sunflower Award with their sunflower plant measuring in at 3.20 metres.

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SPORTS AWARDS

Call for sporting nominations Pakuranga United Rugby Club, on behalf of the Howick Local Board, are calling for nominations for the annual Sports Awards for the 2019 season.

PURC’s Amanda Dyason said: “We are looking to receive as many nominations as possible for the various categories (see below).

“A judging panel will select finalists, and a winner, for each category. Each nomination must be accompanied by a typewritten blurb of no more than 60 words stating why the nominee is worthy of the award.”

“Additionally, please list the nominee’s achievement for the 2019 season.”

Nominations close on Monday March 9 and can be forwarded to Amanda Dyason on email rugbyadmin@purc.co.nz.

The awards evening is on Tuesday March 31 at the Pakuranga United Rugby Clubrooms at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga.

The evening will include a buffet dinner, awards ceremony and guest speaker Olympic gold medalist Rob Waddell.

Finalists will receive complimentary tickets.

Additional tickets can be purchased through Eventfinder at $45 per ticket.

2020 award categories:

Sportsman of the Year; Sportswoman of the Year; Coach of the Year; Masters of the Year; Official of the Year; Club of the year; Junior Team of the Year; Team of the Year; Junior Sportsman of the Year; Junior Sportswoman of the Year; Administrator of the Year; Primary School/Intermediate School of the Year; High School of the Year; Volunteer of the Year; Internationalist of the Year; Service To Sport 20+ Years.

OPINION

Big mouth Gypsy King walks the walk Agnew’s

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ig mouth gypsy king Tyson Fury showed he could walk the walk as well as talk the talk when he stopped previously unbeaten WBC heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder in the seventh round at Las Vegas on Sunday.

With only one of the three judges awarding a round to knockout king Wilder, Fury was a convincing winner who carried the fight to the former champ and produced a sharp left jab and right cross Wilder couldn’t counter.

He put down his opponent twice before Fury’s corner threw in the towel in the seventh after their battered man had blood pouring out of his ear.

It was redemption for the 6ft 9in (195cm), 124kg Tyson who reckoned he was unlucky to have been given a drawn verdict in his previous crack at Wilder’s crown 14 months ago despite being knocked down twice.

The second in the final 12th round looked to be a knockout until Fury miraculously leapt to his feet and took the fight to his opponent.

Sunday’s win took the unbeaten

With Ivan Agnew

Tyson Fury’s emphatic victory at the weekend takes his record to 30 wins, 21 by knockout and one draw.

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Fury’s record to 30 wins, 21 by knockout and one draw.

For Wilder it was his first loss in 44 fights, all but two won by KO. Having been the undisputed champion upon beating Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 after the Ukranian giant had ruled for almost a decade, Tyson forfeited his fist-full of titles because of his addiction to drugs and alcohol.

That allowed Anthony Joshua, Wilder and Joseph Parker to divvy them up. Parker has since lost his and Joshua has regained his five after losing them to Andy Ruiz jnr. who turned up fat and unfit for the return.

Hopes that Joshua and Wilder would clash in a winner-take-all

contest never eventuated, presumably because neither wanted to gamble his world championship status at the cost of millions.

However the super confident Tyson is likely to call Joshua out in an attempt to unify the heavyweight crown. That would make a pleasant change and give boxing back the credibility it lacks.

An enigma who talks like a crazy man but boxes smart and can be genuinely funny, Tyson deserves credit for overcoming his previous addictions and getting himself fit.

Having played the cocky clown by dropping his hands and inviting Wilder to hit him in their first fight, he kept his promise of taking

the fight to the champ in the second. He also tired Wilder by applying headlocks in the clinches, a la Muhammad Ali when he stopped floating like a butterfly.

Having lost just one fight, Wilder is not a spent force and is still capable of lowering the boom on anybody with his right.

Ruiz Jnr is also a danger if he prepares properly and Joseph Parker will need to get stronger to complement his speed if he is to be a genuine contender.

Meanwhile full marks to 6ft 8in Kyle Jamieson who took four wickets and scored 44, including four sixes, in his first crack with ball and bat in the Basin Reserve cricket test over the first three days.

His was a dream test debut after he was called in for Neil Wagner who stayed home to witness the birth of his first child.

It was also pleasing to see Colin de Grandhomme pace himself sensibly in reaching 41 before Trent Boult produced a sharp 38. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer.

AVIATION

Avenger coming to Warbirds Ardmore W

arbirds On Parade is set to become even more of an exhilarating air show with a 1945 Grumman TBM3E Avenger, affectionately known in Warbirds circles as Plonky, having now been confirmed to make a special guest appearance at the NZ Warbirds Association air show at Ardmore in March.

She is flying in from her base at the Biggin Hill Historic Aircraft Centre at RNZAF Base Ohakea especially for the days event, thanks to owner Brendon Deere.

The Avenger was designed as a carrier-based torpedo bomber for the United States Navy, and was to become one of the outstanding torpedo bombers of WWII. Flying off aircraft carriers, the Avenger is characterised by her STO-Wing ‘compound angle’ wing folding mechanism to maximise what available storage there was on aircraft carriers.

Frank Parker, NZ Warbirds President says it is a particularly unusual aircraft to watch as she shuts down, her wings can be rotated and folded back alongside her fuselage. In addition to the pilot, she carried two additional crew and flies at a top speed of 442 km/h.

The New Zealand-based Avenger was built in July 1945

by General Motors and served in a training capacity at San Diego before, post-war, moving around a number of US Navy bases includ-

Drone footage shows the project is well on its way to completion in 2021. Photo supplied

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Busway on schedule This 1945 Grumman TBM-3E Avenger will make an appearance at the air show at Ardmore next month.

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ing Pearl Harbour. Following those initial years she has been used in insect spraying and forest protection services before eventually arriving in New Zealand to be based at Wanaka in Tim Wallis’ Alpine Fighter Collection.

On arrival she was painted in the colours of an Avenger that had been flown by US President George Bush Snr during WWII. After being on-sold to Australia, it returned to New Zealand on a 3200km ferry flight via Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands in February 2012, in time for the Ohakea and Wanaka air shows.

This Avenger has a continuous flying history since 1945. She was named Plonky and her nose art painted to copy that of the beer barrel pouring beer, previously

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painted on an Avenger flown by Fred Ladd in the Pacific theatre. He felt her shape was better suited to a barrel than the traditional Disney characters normally chosen.

The RNZAF operated 48 Grumman Avengers, mostly from Bougainville during the Pacific War, operated as bombers with 30 and 31 Squadron against Japanese targets alongside other RNZAF units.

After the war a few Avengers were based at Ohakea with 42 Squadron as target tugs and operated through to 1959. They were also used in top dressing trials. ➤➤Warbirds on Parade is being held at the NZ Warbirds Association, Ardmore Airport on Sunday, March 15, gates open at 9am.

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rogress to build stage 1 of the Eastern Busway is within budget and on schedule for completion in 2021. Work to build the new busway bridge reached a major milestone recently with the delivery of the beams that will span the length of the bridge.

Two beams are currently on site, delivered independently by road from Whangarei. The delivery by truck was the largest ever single haul delivered from Northland.

These are the largest single steel beams ever to be fabricated in NZ. The rollers required for the bridge to be launched into place are manufactured in Germany and weigh 6 tonnes each. There are currently 2 rollers on site with 2 more to be delivered next week The steel for the beams is manufactured in Korea, laboratory tested in both Korea and on arrival in New Zea-

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land. The steel plate is cut and beams fabricated, painted and transported

by Culham Engineering in Whangarei.

There are three main beams; The river edge beams are 66.5m each and the middle beam is 73.5 m.

Each beam weighs more than 100 tonne Two piers are under constructed in the estuary. Each pier encompasses 8 foundation piles to hold the bridge.

Each pile is 360 cubic meters of concrete poured in a single placement.

The piers are formed by constructing a temporary steel boat weighing 75 Tonnes which is floated into position and lowered to bed of the estuary.

Each pier has 2 columns constructed on top, each 7 m in height.

Other key recent milestones in the project include the new layout of Panmure Roundabout into an intersection and laying the first concrete along sections of the new busway.

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POLO

Mystery Creek wins Polo Open M

ystery Creek polo team won New Zealand’s most prestigious polo final yesterday, the BMW NZ Polo Open, held at Auckland Polo Club.

The dynamic team of John-Paul Clarkin, Kit Brooks, Ethan Wade and Will Harper beat South Island’s Glenmark team, Pete Dormer, James Harper, Lachie Gilmore and Sam Martin in a highly competitive match, 11-7.

Six teams competed for the renowned polo tournament throughout the week made up of the nation’s top players as well as professional players from Australia, Argentina and England.

Most valuable player went to Will Harper in the Mystery Creek team while his father, England polo captain James Harper playing for Glenmark won champion pony with a mare owned

by Dean Geddes of Canterbury.

After a record 46 days of no rain in Auckland, the morning of the event was met with showers that did little to deter the crowd who were there to enjoy the polo and all the event had to offer.

The side-lines were packed for the infamous car versus horse race.

First place went to the mighty BMW 8 Series Coupé with its powerful turbocharged V8 engine, that can achieve 0-100km/h in just 3.7 seconds.

The Fashion on the Field competition was extremely strong boasting a colourful contingency of fashionable pieces and classic style. · Best-dressed woman was Julia Ford; best-dressed man Nathaniel Bryant and best accessory went to Jesper Lagerbaeck.

As the sun set on the 43rd NZ Polo Open the evening kicked on with guests enjoying the George FM afterparty on the Chukka Lawn.

The winning Mystery Creek team members Kit Brooks, John-Paul Clarkin, Ethan Wade, Will Harper.

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