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“My life is destroyed” Indian students are unwittingly being caught up in immigration scams which, inevitably, result in deportation. FARIDA MASTER speaks to a young man who is ashamed and dejected he has lost everything. Now he faces deportation.

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n the eve of Prime Minister John Key’s visit to India to strengthen trade relations, Indian students were making headlines.

A public protest witnessed by thousands at the Auckland Diwali Festival in Aotea Square was a last ditch attempt to

draw attention to the plight of students being deported after being scammed by bogus immigration agents.

Due to transport issues in Australia, Mr Key missed his chance of addressing the power brokers of the Mumbai stock exchange, and instead flew

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straight to the capital Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The delicate question of promoting New Zealand as one of the biggest education destinations is a political embarrassment that is bound to come up.

While Indian political leaders

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in the National party openly stated that they will not support students who have been caught up in alleged fraudulent scams, the issue is a very complex one.

A long-time lecturer at a reputed tertiary education institute called it a can of worms. ➤ Turn to page 3

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well-attended Fijian combined service, organised by East City Wesleyan Church, welcomed the Prime Minister of Fiji, Frank Bainimarama, to (above, left) worship on Sunday October 23.

Held at Botany’s East City Wesleyan Church, the service had involvement by Ratu Kadavulevu School Old Boys and the Auckland Fijian Community, and was held during the Prime Minister’s first state visit to New Zealand.

Rev Dr Richard Waugh (above, right) shared a short presentation on the recent World Methodist Conference in Houston and preached a sermon titled ‘Gifts we offer the South Pacific’, outlining eight key characteristics of Wesleyan theology.

“Worship included memorable choir items, Scripture, several greetings, and was followed by afternoon tea for the large crowd of all ages,” Rev Waugh said.

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’m writing this with only a three weeks to go before I leave the Times and head for retirement.

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immigration

Devastated Indian student faces deportation ➤➤From page 1 A spokesperson from the Migrant Workers Association demanded that students be given a chance to complete their studies till the end of year considering they have paid their fees; while immigration advisors-in-the-know revealed that Immigration New Zealand was aware of the fraudulent dealings of unlicensed agents for a long time but have only decided to crack the whip now.

“The ratio of `quality of students versus quantity’ varies on the targets to be met for the year,” said an experienced immigration agent who said he doesn’t condone what is happening but believes that there are many parts to the story that are not being told.

Sai Rup Reddy, who works at Pakuranga Pizza, is one of the students who got a deportation

notice from Immigration NZ. He admits his biggest mistake was believing an immigration agent.

“I come from the city of Hyderabad and on one particular street called Amber Street there are so many offices of immigration agents offering student visas to different countries—it’s like entering a candy shop. They ask you whether you’d like to go to Canada, US, UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand or any other country of choice for further studies. Unlike New Zealand, where your licence or your grade certificate is displayed on walls, there is no way of knowing if the agent is licensed or not. They take it as a personal insult if you ask to see their licence.”

The 23-year-old says that he accepts he messed up. “First, it was my fault to take the agent’s word for it and trust him with my life and

Indian student Sai Rup Reddy says he would have preferred being refused a student visa rather than being accepted and then deported.

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money.

“Now that the agent has gone underground, I feel that my life has been destroyed. When I first got the deportation notice in the month of May, I was very depressed and didn’t know what to do,” says the student who has a degree in mechanical engineering from India.

However, he questions the fact that Immigration New Zealand granted him a student visa when they knew he was coming through an unlicensed agent.

“They are in a position to know the fraudulent agents from the genuine ones. They should have refused me a visa which would have been so much better and saved me so much money, confusion and stress.

“I feel like a failure and am ashamed to go back without completing my studies,” he says

feeling cheated. “The institute I enrolled in has sent me a notice saying you cannot attend class anymore.”

The student believes he is a victim of a big scam and says that 99 per cent of students from India come through an immigration agent. If Education New Zealand’s website was more informative, about documents needed and other requirements, it would save students a lot of anxiety, he says.

“Education New Zealand should list or be linked to all NZ licensed agents so that there are certain guidelines and we know whom we can trust,” he suggests.

If deported, Sai Rup is keen to go back to the Indian media and spread awareness about unauthorised agents taking students for a ride and robbing them of their dignity.

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Burglar busted ■■By Nick Krause

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Beachlands burglar has been busted after a stealing spree went all wrong on Labour Day Monday.

A 25-year-old local man was pinged after the quick-thinking actions of a homeowner saw the alleged thief trapped until police arrived.

Long-time Beachlands resident and motoring magazine publisher Alistair Davidson left his Bell Road home for just 30 minutes on Monday to pop down to the beach to photograph an $80,000 test car.

While he locked up the house, he had difficulty shutting the garage door round the side of the house so left it half open.

He returned to find tyre tracks across his lawn leading up the side of the house.

“I poked my head into the garage and there was a guy up on the bench looking through the overhead cupboards.”

After some discussion, Mr Davidson managed to pull down the garage door. “I put my foot down on it so he couldn’t get out.’

He called police.

However, the alleged burglar managed to squeeze out a tiny window and confronted the homeowner. “He kept saying my son knows (he was there collecting tools) and that he used to work with him,” Mr Davidson said.

“I kept backing off, he kept approaching.”

The alleged burglar got into his car but realised his way out was blocked by Mr Davidson’s vehicle.

He approached Mr Davidson again who by now had walked out onto the road coinciding with the arrival of four police patrol cars.

“They were there within three or four minutes,” he said.

“They were nearby conducting a traffic blitz.”

In the back of the burglar’s car was Mr Davidson’s $8000 Cervelo time trial bike, three tool chests,

power tools, a drop saw and spare car parts. He concedes he was foolish leaving the garage door partly open.

“There’s unfortunately a need to be a lot more security conscious,” he said. “Additional locks have been fitted to the house and garage, and the garage is being wired into the home’s alarm system.”

Local police officer Constable Steve Webb was first on the scene on Monday and praised Mr Davidson’s cool decisions. “All credit to Alistair for his quick response.

Because of that we were able to apprehend him” “People must always be cautious.

We don’t want them assaulted,” Mr Webb said.

“We strongly encourage residents to lock and secure their property. If you see anything suspicious, please call us straight away.”

The local man appeared in the Manukau District Court on Tuesday charged with burglary and was released on bail to appear again in

Alistair Davidson and his very expensive time trial bike which was one of many bits of property loaded into the alleged offender’s vehicle.

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“He’s been on our radar from some time,” said Mr Webb.

As a result of this incident, a

warrant was executed yesterday which turned up more stolen items.

The man will face two additional charges of burglary.

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Above, an architectural design plan for the relocation of Elim Christinan College to 159 Botany Road; and (above) Elim Christian College junior campus.

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School expansion awaits ministry nod ■■By Farida Master

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here is a sharp contrast between one section of Elim Christian College junior campus in Golflands that is buzzing with activity, while the other half of the property is in a state of disrepair.

Big containers, mounds of dirt and construction debris give the impression of building activity being suddenly stopped in its tracks.

Irked neighbours in the adjoining property to the school have drawn attention to the building material lying unused. There could be health and safety issue, complained one of the neighbours to the Times.

On being contacted, Murray Burton, principal of Elim Christian College is honest about the stalled progress: “I understand it’s rather unsightly and my apologies to the

neighbours,” he says.

The 2.5 ha of land where the junior campus now stands used to be soccer field that belonged to Auckland Council, he says.

“We leased the land from the Crown and with permission, built on it. However, after the first phase of development we were informed that we cannot continue with the next phase of expansion.”

The Ministry of Education is doing some number crunching and while Mr Burton says that being a former principal of State schools he well understands that “the Ministry first considers the numbers in State network. But as a state-integrated school we are a very different school with families choosing us because of our special character,” he emphasises.

Mr Burton takes pains to explain that increasing the roll of Elim Christian College to date hasn’t

reduced numbers in existing State schools by any more than 2-3 per school. The school has the intake data to prove it. “We’ve currently got a waiting list of 400 students with addresses that want to enrol in our school but unfortunately, right now, there’s no space to accommodate them. We can only pay for the building if we take in 300-400 more students in our junior campus.”

The frustration is palpable since in 2011, Anne Tolley, the then Minister of Education, granted a roll increase to a maximum roll of 1000 to enable the junior campus to be constructed, accommodating years 0-8 students. However, a subsequent roll increase application was turned down and the school is currently awaiting the nod again from Minister Hekia Parata, to start on the second phase of building that has been stalled for a while

now.

“The school has been functioning at half its capacity and we hope to get the consent soon,” says Mr Burton.

“Recognising the beauty of Golflands, we didn’t want to build two-storey on the junior campus and the architect’s plans have only enhanced the suburb and its values.

Our junior campus showcases a very modern learning environment and we are a good example of stewardship—our investment will save the government building costs of over $50m.”

In an attempt to future-proof the school, the proprietors have bought over an adjoining property at 159 Botany Road, where the senior college will relocate, allowing the church to expand.

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The school has also bought 2 ha of prime land at the Pakuranga Golf Club where they plan to have a purpose-built sports facility with an international hockey and soccer fields as well as tennis and netball courts.

But none of that is possible till they get permission to enrol more students at both the junior and senior colleges. Currently, the senior campus from year 7-13 accommodates only 650 students whilst the junior campus has 320 students.

The college anxiously awaits the heads up from the Ministry of Education to increase the total roll to 1500 initially and then later to 1700 students, which in turn would pay for the expansion of the school.

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An all inclusive fiesta

Ross re-selected for Botany The New Zealand National Party has confirmed Jami-Lee Ross as the Party’s 2017 General Election candidate for the Botany electorate.

The confirmation of Mr Ross’s candidacy will see him contest his seventh election in the wider Howick area.

Mr Ross was previously the Manukau and Auckland City Councillor for Howick between 2004 and 2011. He was first elected to Parliament in the 2011 Botany By-Election and subsequently re-elected in the 2011 and 2014 general elections.

“I appreciate having the National Party’s endorsement for the coming election. We have a lot of growth and infrastructure opportunities in Botany and in neighbouring areas that I have helped to champion. I would love to continue being involved in those projects.

“I have also appreciated living

in and serving the multicultural community that is Botany. We are the face of modern Auckland and New Zealand.

“Botany is my home and my community. It would be an honour to serve Botany as the local National MP for another three years”.

In Parliament Mr Ross serves as Junior Government Whip. He is also a member of the Finance & Expenditure Committee, and the Foreign Affairs, Defence & Trade Committee.

“Our economy is growing, unemployment is coming down and we have low inflation. New Zealand is in a better place than it’s been for most of the past decade.

“I hope to keep working as part of this John Key-led Government.”

Mr Ross is married to Lucy Schwaner. They live in Dannemora with their children, four-year- old Henry and one-year-old Charlotte.

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smorgasbord of events, the Taiwan Day at the Aotea Square on the weekend was graced with an array of multicultural performances both by local groups and indigenous Taiwanese who were flown in for the event.

Traditional Taiwanese handicrafts that included paper umbrellas, hand carved wooden figurines and indigenous clothes and jewellery were on display for spectators to soak in the colours and ethos of Taiwan.

The event was organised by the Taiwanese Hwa Hsia Society, Taiwanese Women’s Association of New Zealand and Taiwanese in New Zealand Association has many members from Howick, Pakuranga, Botany and Ormiston.

Deputy mayor of Taichung City, Lin Ling-San, said that it was a great occasion to mark 20 years of the sister cities, Auckland and Taichung.

“We have around 16 indigenous tribes of Taiwan, some of whom have a connection with Maori and we consider them a part of our

There was song, dance, games and entertainment galore at Taiwan Day celebrated on the weekend.

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extended family,” he said.

Chen, Wen-Cheng, secretariat International Affairs Division head from Tawian and Ned Chou, deputy director general from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Auckland, took particular pride in sharing the rich heritage, art and culture of Taiwan with all those who turned up.

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The Great Auckland Duck Race & Salmon Run will be in action from 9am to midday on Saturday October 29. The exciting family fun day features big ducks and little ducks racing the rapids at Vector Wero Whitewater Park in Manukau.

There will also be loads of free festival events and it is free for spectators to come and see the craziest race in Auckland.

Local businesses have decorated their yellow rubber duckies and for the past month, the birds have been in training for the white water race of their lives. There is a prize for the best dressed business duck, voted for by the public.

People can get in on the action with a duck that costs $5 that will be available to buy on race day.

Thousands of little duckies going crazy down the grade 4 rapids will create a quacker sight.

More than 30 primary and intermediate schools from central to east and south Auckland are also up for a best-dressed duck award.

Then they will be braving the wild water to see, which school duck is the fastest.

There is also the salmon run, a test for strong swimmers as they battle their way upstream, against the grade 2 rapids of Vector Wero.

Not for the faint-hearted, this event has three divisions and is limited to 40 swimmers per division. Proceeds of The Great Auckland Duck Race & Salmon Run race go to Life Education Trust as well as other local charities.

Life Education is a non-profit organisation that teaches positive health messages to 255,000 primary and intermediate students throughout New Zealand each year. ➤➤Full details for both the duck race and the salmon run are at www. thegreataucklandduckrace.org.nz. ➤➤Contact Sarah Nuttall on 021 295 3189 to get your hands on your very own rubber ducky. Email sarah.nuttall@lifeed.org.nz.

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Community

Taking the spooky out of Halloween ■■By Farida Master

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welfth year in running, the Light Party first introduced by St Columba as a more positive and upbeat alternative to Halloween had more than a thousand people turn up

for the celebration last year.

This year, the Light Party with plenty of activities and entertainment is going to be held on Monday, October 31 from 5-8pm.

Alex Tracey, the children’s and family ministry leader at St Columba says that

Cherry Blossom Festival 6 November 2016 10am-4pm Baby Blessing • Adulthood Ceremony Prince & Princess Pageant • High Tea • Tea Meditation Vegetarian food stalls & Culture stalls The temple invites everyone to come and experience a joyful feast amongst the backdrop of the cherry blossoms. On this auspicious day, we’d like to take the opportunity to celebrate faithful marriages of couples with a vow renewal ceremony, may their path be blessed with eternal peace, harmony and happiness.

Please register for the event in advance at the temple shrine

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the idea behind the Halloween event is to encourage children to have more fun in a clean and safe environment. “Instead of knocking on doors of strangers and asking for lollies, you can come here and have fun rides, participate in a talent parade and have as much lolly you want.

We want to get rid of the bad influence of Halloween,” he says.

The children’s’ pastor believes that even the elderly folk don’t feel very safe with strangers knocking at the door on Halloween. “We encourage them saying, be here and get your grand kids along. Also, this is a good opportunity for social interaction since the elderly members of our community don’t get enough of it.”

Instead of dressing up as witches, ghouls and ghosts, children can come dressed as superheroes, princesses, fairies and rugby heroes. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in something funny, friendly or fantastic.

This year there is an additional cup and saucer ride apart from the rock wall, bouncy castle, face painting and carnival games.

Local musicians as well as the kapa haka group from Elim Christian College will be performing on the day. Mr Tracey

Plenty of fun and entertainment at the Light Party to be held on Monday evening at St Columba Church.

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who has been involved with organising the Light Party at St Columba for the last six years says: “If you have kids, parents and grandparents please come along and join the party. There is nothing like sharing the community spirit in a festive atmosphere.

“We welcome not only the church people but also our community and neighbours. You can enjoy the food sold at the stalls; a lot of it is gluten free this time and there will be plenty to eat and takeaway.” ➤➤Entry $2 per person. Free entry for under 3s.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Conference business ready for growth ■■By Marianne Kelly

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s construction projects in Auckland’s CBD accelerate, the synergy between the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre in Mt Wellington and its satellite conference suites at Highbrook is poised to take up the extra demand expected to result in the south of the SuperCity.

Waipuna’s Highbrook conference facility was established in September 2013 as part of The Crossing development at Highbrook Business Park.

It was an opportunity to expand the business then based on the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre in Mt Wellington. Owner, the Mt Wellington Trust, saw Highbrook as an opportunity to expand its business, says Daron Gray, director of sales and marketing.

Many of Waipuna’s existing clients operated in the East Tamaki/Highbrook area.

“We thought it would be a great extension to our business because this would provide a facility closer to them,” he says.

Response to the decision to open in Highbrook was initially extremely positive, Mr Gray says.

“Waipuna was an established brand. The Mt Wellington hotel had been around since the 60s.

A lot of people had been to a wedding, conference or had had a lunch here. They knew the standard we offer.”

Glitches at the start included

Many south-eastern companies are bringing business to the Waipuna Highbrook conference facility.

a change in opening dates and parking availability which has since been expanded. But a group of regular clients knew the facility was opening and the ball started steadily rolling.

“Then we went out to the wider area in a big radius to East Tamaki businesses to let them know about us,” Mr Gray says. Since then, as the number of large companies take up residence at the business park they have brought their patronage for the conference centre with them.

“Small local businesses support us and GETBA (Greater East Tamaki Business Association) uses the facility,” he says.

Waipuna Highbrook has teamed up with Highbrook Rotary, sponsoring and participating in the annual fun run and walk.

“It gives us exposure,” Mr Gray says, “and shows our support and involvement in the community.”

Close links have also been established with the

neighbouring Quest serviced apartments management.

“From day one we have been supportive of one another,” Mr Gray says. “They may be full so we assist and support them with accommodation at Mt Wellington and they recognised that if we have a big conference people would want accommodation on the Highbrook site.”

Traditionally accommodation and conference business has been focused on the central city.

But Mr Gray is currently in talks with the Airport Hotel and the Vodafone Events Centre to come up with a strategy to attract more events to the south.

“People are doing things differently, making sure they get something out of the event.

There is a definite purpose to them and technology is a major part of what they do.

“Breakouts are important and Highbrook has the flexibility of three breakout spaces if needed.

“Dietary needs are changing

with requests for vegetarian and gluten free food.”

Conference catering, he says, is about getting the information from the client and making sure the needs are catered for, such as a dietary station feature special needs dishes. From day one, Mr Gray says Waipuna relied heavily on the Times to get exposure for its new Highbrook facility, recognising that a lot of the readership were people working in the large East Tamaki and Highbrook companies.

“It’s been a fantastic relationship and the Times people are always helpful sorting things such as deadlines for us.

“We still use the newspaper for high teas at Mt Wellington Waipuna. We used to run dine-and-dance and Sunday lunch ads but they have become so popular we haven’t needed to advertise,” he says.

“It’s difficult to specify the impact the advertising has had on our conference business. But it’s important for getting the exposure and the message out.”

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Are there different types of utes?

Yes, there are many different types of utes, such as an Armoured Utility Vehicle, a Sports Utility Vehicle, a Crossover Utility Vehicle, and the most common type in New Zealand – the Tray Utility Vehicle or Coupe Utility Vehicle.

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Are utes expensive to run?

If you opt for a diesel engine, then you will save on fuel considerably.

How many passengers can fit in a ute?

This all depends on whether you buy a single cab or a dual cab. For the single cab, you can accommodate up to two passengers; for the dual cab ute, you can fit up to four passengers in your vehicle, not including you, the driver.

Do utes have lots of space?

The tray at the back of the ute acts as a substitute boot, and provides endless space for you to put your tools, trail bikes, camping equipment, and even your pet dog!

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➤ Community notices First Photographers of Warsaw

Take a fascinating journey through the eyes of the first photographers of Warsaw in the late nineteenth century featuring at the Polish Heritage Trust Museum in Howick. The exhibition which is now in its final weeks (till November 16) has images exhibited by three outstanding precursors of Polish photography, Beyer, Brandel and Fajans’. Their accomplishments constitute the foundation of Warsaw’s photographic heritage, plus illustrate the progress of the art and technique of photography. This exhibition comes from the Museum of Warsaw. Polish groups/ organisations around NZ are welcome to have this exhibition on loan until October 2017. If visitors have a Q code reading app on their phone, they can see the modern day scene of the old image.

Al-Anon

Are you upset because someone else drinks? Then come and visit the Howick New Beginnings, AlAnon Family Group (for families and friends of problem drinkers.)

We meet every Saturday with afternoon tea at 2pm, followed by the meeting from 2.15 -3.15 pm, at the All Saints Community Hall, Karaka Room (go down the stairs and around the back), 30 Cook Street, Howick. For more information phone Auckland Al-Anon Family Groups: Phone: 379-4871 or visit the NZ Al-Anon website www.al-anon.org.nz

Shooting pictures from an air balloon, the First Photographers of Warsaw exhibition at the Polish museum in Howick ends on November 16. Photo supplied

Quiz night

A quiz night fund-raiser will be held at ‘The Fox’ Sports Bar & Grill on November 22 to raise money for Edgewater College students to go on the college’s 2017 trip to Japan. All proceeds go towards the cost. Admission is $10 a ticket and can be purchased by contacting Angelina 021-1375431. Groups of six/seven are preferred but couples and small groups are welcome and will be paired up. Food, house wine and house beer will be discounted.

This is an 18 years-plus establishment and anyone under this age must be accompanied by a legal guardian, 85/87 Customs Street West, Central City, near the Viaduct.

Light Party

A fun Light Party will be held on Monday, October 31 from 7-8.30pm at Pakuranga Christian Fellowship, 96 Udys Rd Pakuranga for 6-12 year olds. Gold coin entry. No scary

costumes please. Find out more or to book go to www.pcf.gen.nz.

Wills

Lawyer Carol Livingstone is giving a talk on making wills and information around enduring power of attorney.

Come to Pakuranga Library on Wednesday, November 2. Talk will start at 10.30am. Morning tea from 10.15am. No booking required.

Zonta awards

Zonta Club of East Auckland Awards Night, November 1.

Annual awards evening at The Lounge, 186 Wellington Street, Howick, 6pm. Guest speaker, Ranjina Patel QSM, JP. This occasion is to acknowledge women who have been successful in various achievements through volunteerism and education which benefit members of our community. Phone Robyn 5358501.

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He’s joined forces with Craig Nevatt and together they are now operating as Drumm Nevatt and Associates (DNA).

“It’s all very positive – the team has expanded while broadening the expertise and our range of services,” Bernie says. A Bucklands Beach resident, Bernie has practised in Howick for almost 30 years and has served a huge crosssection of clients.

Originally from Palmerston North, Craig (now local) is PricewaterhouseCooperstrained and has 22 years’ experience as an Accountant (14 years Chartered). He has worked as a CFO and Financial Controller and in recent years been very involved in the agricultural sector.

“Bernie is very strong on compliance, together we are a good mix. The business will be bigger and better, whilst retaining our friendly and personal touch,” Craig says.

There is now strong focus on foreign investments and tax residency issues, tapping into the increase in outflow and inflow of offshore funds.

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• Business Advisory: Estate planning & structures, succession planning, buying and selling businesses and/or assets. by these changes. “We remain at our Ridge Road address and all your requirements will still be provided by the familiar team of Maree, Lisa, Theresa and Claudine. With Craig and Sheryl now on board, a much broader range of services are available.”

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Cession Community Trust has come up with a fresh idea for families who want to celebrate Halloween.

It’s running a Halloween event with a Kiwi twist on Saturday (October 29).

The idea was sparked two years ago by one of the Cession Community playgroup’s mothers who was new to the area asking what people did around trick or treating.

She wasn’t sure it was safe or something the neighbours really embraced and was looking for a good alternative.

The Halloween Car Boot Party was born out of this desire to have a fun but safe Halloween event that included the traditional Halloween practice of trick or treating but with a Kiwi flavour to it.

Playgroup coordinator Katie Buckley says it’s often hard for new parents or people new to the Howick area to know how “it’s done” here.

“Halloween,” she says, “is one of those things that children are increasingly aware of and parents are looking for safe, fun options.”

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Car boots are being decorated for a family-friendly Halloween.

community church, along with local businesses and charities, are getting involved decorating their car boot to a family-friendly Halloween theme. With cars and participants dressed to theme, families are able to go boot-toboot in a safe, fun environment with plenty of other activities to get involved with, including marshmallow toasting, candy floss, a bouncy castle and a traditional Kiwi sausage sizzle.

This year the Howick Local Board has come in behind the event and is providing community funding towards this recreational opportunity for families. Local businesses and charities are also supporting the

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event this year.

Local business owner Nicola Upson of Dabble-do Crafts had a great time ‘pimping’ the business Mini car for last year’s event.

“One of the best events I’ve ever been to,” she says. “There was such a great atmosphere and it was so much fun.” ➤➤The Halloween Car Boot Party is from 5pm on October 29 at The Depot, Sir Lloyd Drive, Lloyd Elsmore Park (behind the netball courts). A $2 koha is suggested. More information is online at www.cession.org.nz or register on the Facebook page “Halloween Car Boot Party 2016.”

The trust can be contacted by email at trust@cession.org.nz.

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the soil, so they should be planted the season before crops which need lots of nitrogen – such as cabbages, cauliflowers and broccoli (brassicas).

Follow with a root crop such as carrots or onions.

A mixture of plants may encourage a greater variety of insects, so there is less chance of one species doing better than others and becoming a pest. It also attracts insects and birds which feed on those you want to control.

Growing “companion” plants together in the same area can also help control pests. They can repel unwanted insects, for example, scented marigolds repel whitefly, or attract pests away from plants, such as nasturtiums which attract aphids away from other plants.

Natural enemies of some pests are attracted by the flowers of carrot, parsnip, parsley and dill plants, for example parasitic wasps which feed on leafroller caterpillars and tomato fruitworms.

Some varieties of vegetables and fruit are more resistant to common pests than others, so try growing other varieties.

If pests get out of hand there are ways to bring their numbers down if a little damage is tolerated. Rubbing affected parts of the plant between thumb and fingers to squash insects, or removing caterpillars, slugs and snails by hand may seem timeconsuming. But these methods can be effective in small gardens or where only a few plants are being damaged.

Sprays made from garlic, onion or aromatic herbs, such as tansy, mint, rosemary or basil, can repel common pests. A garlic spray can deter aphids, mites and white butterflies.

Try crushing several cloves of garlic, add 1 litre of boiling water, leave to cool and strain through a sieve. Add 1 teaspoon of soap or detergents to help the spray stick to the leaves.

A spray will probably be needed several times, one-two days apart.

Sprays of soapy water can be used for soft-bodied insects such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and whiteflies. To make a soap spray, dissolve a quarter cake of soap in a little hot water, then add four-five litres of cold water.

Higher concentrations may damage plants.

Often a forceful spray of plain water is all that is needed to remove insects. Like soap sprays, this should be repeated.

Some insects, such as ladybirds, hover flies, lacewings and ground beetles, as well as spiders and mites, eat garden pests. Others live on or in them as parasites.

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Consumer New Zealand suggests methods that have the added advantage of protecting the wide range of insects and other animals which a garden needs. Pest damage can be limited by making sure a garden is a healthy balanced system.

Many insects are useful in the garden. Pollinators such as bees and butterlies help plants to produce fruit and seeds.

Insects and other animals become pests when they damage plants more than the gardener is prepared to put up with.

Producing perfect specimens is important for gardeners who grow vegetables or flowers for competitions or shows. But most have a more relaxed approach and don’t mind the odd blemish or a few chewed leaves. Most plants can tolerate a few insects feeding on them before there is any noticeable drop in yield or quality.

To prevent pest problems the soil must be fertile, with soil animals allowed to play their vital role. Feed the soil by returning organic matter to it as compost or mulch. Fallen leaves, grass clippings and rotted manure can all be used as mulches.

Soil kept healthy this way will not need commercial fertilisers to boost its fertility.

A healthy plant can overcome the effects of diseases or pests better than a weak one. Reasons why a plant with a pest problem is so vulnerable include needing more or less water, nitrogen or other nutrients; or more sun. Grow plants that do well in the local soil and climate.

Young, tender seedlings are more vulnerable to pest damage than older, more established plants, so the soil should be good enough to give the plants or seeds a rapid start in life.

They should be watered frequently to encourage steady growth.

Ways of discouraging pests include keeping weeds down. A dense cover keeps the soil surface damp encouraging slugs. Aphids can survive the winter on weeds then move on to new plants in spring.

Destroy any heavily infested plants before pests spread to others. The affected leaves or the whole plant should be burnt or buried deeply.

Pests can be stopped building up in the soil by growing each type of vegetable in a different patch each year. A regular rotation cycle should cover three to five years. Peas and beans make nitrogen available in

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In this full time role, you will be responsible for ensuring our Salesperson is kept up to speed by providing ongoing sales, administration and business support.

You will be working within a fast-paced and sometimes pressured environment, so your efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail along with your ability to multitask will be valued in this role. There will certainly be ample variety in your role to challenge you each day.

Other essential skills and attributes include: • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written • Competent computer skills • Excellent organisational skills • Ability to prioritise and achieve deadlines under pressure • Proficiency in Publisher is an advantage • Experience in real estate, marketing and customer service is beneficial Please send your CV to: Gen Isemonger, Human Resources Manager, Ray White Eastern Group gen.isemonger@raywhite.com

REQUIRED URGENTLY

If you have a knowledge of Music, a pleasant personality and would like to work from home or school, please contact us now for further information.

Phone 0800 696 874 - www.modernmusic.co.nz NZ Modern School of Music

Casual Catering Superstars Wanted

Wakaaranga School is looking for a new Property Manager / Caretaker with lots of energy and initiative to join our hard working team.

The role is one of support to the teachers and administration, and of ensuring the safe functioning of the school. Duties are varied and absorbing!

Hours to be determined but not exceeding 50 hours per week.

Immediate start preferred or later by negotiation.

Salary by negotiation.

For a schedule of duties please see our website www.wakaaranga.school.nz To apply please send CV to: Wendy West, Executive Officer / PA west@wakaaranga.school.nz Applications close on Friday 4 November 2016

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The Purewa Cemetery Trust Board is currently seeking a suitable applicant to assist the General Manager in all aspects of operations within Purewa Cemetery & Crematorium.

The suitable applicant will have experience in staff management, be friendly, confident, helpful and have proven NZ experience in a customer-oriented role.

The Board is looking for someone with excellent personal presentation, a positive can-do attitude, and a desire to work with the general public, funeral directors, clergy and cemetery/ crematorium staff.

This hands-on position requires a person able to deliver the highest standard of excellence in order to meet the needs of operating Auckland’s premier cemetery and crematorium facility.

A sound command of the English language is essential as is excellent computer knowledge.

A structured induction training programme is offered.

Full driver’s licence including class 2, with endorsements T and W, is required.

The salary offered for this position will demonstrate the calibre of person the Purewa Cemetery Trust Board is seeking.

This full time position would suit a reliable, trustworthy candidate with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Job descriptions are available from 4a Parsons Road, Meadowbank or by telephone and/or email 09 528 5599 fax 09 528 5589 Email: cliftonthomson@purewa.co.nz Applications close Wednesday 30 November 2016

PROPERTY MANAGER / CARETAKER

PIANO, GUITAR, VOICE, DRUM & VIOLIN TEACHERS

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Rate: $470 weekly and many additional benefits.

■ Flexible hours and freedom to work at your own pace Job Description: ■ Research ■ Data Gathering ■ Opinions and Insights Job Specification: ■ No qualification and No fee required ■ Organised, professional and motivated ■ Ability to work using initiative and being part of a team For more information contact Peter peter@deloitteltd.com

ADMIN wanted for Plumbing wholesale business, good computer skills needed. Full time. East Tamaki based. Immed start. Email CV to: llee@spk.co.nz

for Catering company over summer.

■ Wait Staff ■ Grillhand ■ Serve staff ■ Cashier Phone Christine 09 292 9171 021 356 484

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Recuiting Now and Immediate Start!!

Select your hours and days of work!!

STAFF NEEDED

Required for Whitford area.

8-10 hours per week References required Ph 0274 979925 09 274 0408

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Industrial Spray painter / Sand Blaster

PART TIME FREELANCE JOB

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CD247287

Exciting opportunities to join Skookum Service Team!

Expand your skills and knowledge in this ever changing industry.

We are seeking two motivated and reliable individuals, with a passion for engineering and the transport industry, one position requires experience and the other no experience Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Fabrication and fitting • Service and maintenance of equipment • Silo and plant installation and maintenance • Batching plant maintenance • Fault finding and diagnostic skills • Suspension and running gear servicing and replacement Preference will be given to applicants with experience in transport equipment or the bulk handling industry.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Skookum is a great place to work, with the best people in their field which are rewarded for the job they do.

Email your CV to: jonathanm@skookum.co.nz

Floor Coating Applicator

We have vacancies for experienced Specialist Floor Coating / waterproofing applicators with: Brush, roller, trowel application, coving and finishing skills in resin and membrane systems.

The successful candidate will • Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience • Be able to work both unsupervised and as part of a team • Be required to undergo pre-employment drug and/or alcohol testing • Be physically fit • Have a good work ethic • Be available to work on weekends • Have a valid driver licence Applicants for this position will be required to have NZ residency or valid work permit.

Please email your CV, including references to: shanley@topcoat.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

CD246241

CD247339

Is your passion Engineering and Transport?

ASSISTANT MANAGER

We are a New Zealand owned freight company based in East Tamaki.

You will need to be articulate, friendly, self-motivated, able to work well within a team environment and have a good knowledge of the Auckland CBD and surrounding suburbs.

Heavy lifting is required so you will need to be fit. Some computer knowledge is required but a can-do attitude is a must!

Diamond Deliveries is a Drug and Alcohol free work environment and you will be subject to random testing.

Please email your CV to Lisa auckland@diamond-deliveries.co.nz

CD247135

Are you feeling forgetful or worried about your memory?

Do you know someone who is concerned about their memory?

We are seeking English-speaking, community dwelling individuals with memory challenges and also carers or relatives of those with memory challenges.

We will ask you how a service robot could be useful.

Your contributions may help with the development of a robot for helping people at home.

Interviews will take approximately 30-60 minutes and you will receive a $10 petrol voucher.

For more information or to participate in this study, please contact: Dr Margot Darragh, Tel: 027 204 7325 or m.darragh@auckland.ac.nz

Warehouse Storeperson Required - Full Time

CD247159

Help required in designing a service robot to help people at home with memory challenges

CD247078

CD247300

We are seeking a fit and reliable person to be trained as a Glazier The position involves factory work, plus working out on job sites with our Glaziers.

You need to be reliable. Honest. Have effective communication skills. Attention to detail, quality and service.

Current NZ drivers licence.

Good remuneration to the right applicant.

Immediate start.

Contact Wayne or Cynthia on 535 4180 or e-mail your CV howick.glass@xtra.co.nz

30 hours per week

We are seeking a person suitably qualified to support teachers to deliver the Science curriculum, and to ensure that the Science learning environment is effectively managed to facilitate engaging, challenging and appropriate learning, consistent with the school’s vision.

An application form is available on the school website www.mhjc.school.nz under the icon ‘about us/employment’, which must be submitted digitally along with a CV and cover letter to ayoung@mhjc.school.nz .

Start date by negotiation.

Applications close on Thursday 3 November, 2016

GARDENER

CD247304

CD246714

Howick Glass Ltd.

Trainee Glazier Wanted

Science Laboratory Assistant

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD247327

DRAIN UNBLOCKER

CCTV, plumbing or drainlaying background preferred.

We offer good opportunities within our expanding company.

DRAINSLAYERS CO LTD Phone 0508 752 937 - 09 276 5464

Full time assistant required to help with activities in our retirement village.

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with some variation at time.

■ Experience in organising and implementing activities ■ Enthusiasm and creativity ■ Initiative - think outside the square ■ Empathy and patience with the elderly ■ Excellent communication skills ■ Current clean NZ driver’s licence ■ Good command of English ■ Some lifting required If this is you - please email your CV to Val Ellor at Valerie.Ellor@realliving.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

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CONSTRUCTION LTD

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QUALITY PAVING LTD Rob 022 4300 745 New / Repairs Paths, patios, drives, garden edging & more Years of experience Quality workmanship

Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Rats & Mice, Wasps 20+ years experience

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ROOFING ROOFING REPAIR SERVICE 26Yrs Exper. All work Guar. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166

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534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746

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WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang, Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111

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STUDY CHINESE MEDICINE & ACUPUNCTURE

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Ph Ross 521 2777 or 021-944899

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PROPERTY

CD244949

CARPET CLEANING

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ALADDIN

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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CD228064

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CD246879

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HANDYMEN

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138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262

FENCING & TRELLIS 535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

Competitive Rates Free Quotes

I Fix 4U

Here’s what we have for you....

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Bennett Plumbing and Drainage Ltd

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HAYNES GLASS

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0800 420 900

0800 245 625

SS80294

CD246950

BATHROOM & SHOWER BOX RELINING

MOTORING

CD206513

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ALL your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/ lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted. Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

0800 24 LOCK

CD147172

Required

BUILDERS

GARAGE DOORS

CD217636

Lawn Mowing Superhero

Phone Raewyn Dodds 530 8038 - 021 746 848 E: raewyn@emblazon.co.nz - www.emblazon.co.nz

CD237020

CD247152

We require an experienced and energetic Groundsperson for a local retirement village spread over 30 acres in Pakuranga.

The property has an abundance of mature trees and shrubs, grassed areas, communal gardens and some seasonal flower beds.

Having a current driver’s licence is essential.

Hours Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm For an interview please telephone 576 5990

Specialising in: Window treatments, drapes, roman blinds, venetians, roller blinds.

Colour Consultancy

JE233914

CD244263

• Must be available Monday - Sunday • 8.30am - 2pm • Must have own reliable transport Email CV only: admin@seg.co.nz

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 15 Yrs exp.

Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES

If water or gas runs through it, we do it!

CD246999

CLEANER No experience required

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

LOCKSMITHS

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

GA117458

CD235430

â– Master Builders â– Local Kiwi firm â– Transparent build process

NZ registered electrical service technician

Driveways/Patios Swimming Pool surrounds Decorative coloured Concrete Exposed Pebbles and Aggregates Concrete Sealing Bobcat and Digger Post Hole Boring

PLUMBERS

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CD142804

Want to build NOW?

LAWNCARE

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

APPLIANCE REPAIRS CD127274

Plans ready but no builder to start....

GARDEN CARE

CD243383

CD246735

BRICKLAYERS/ LABOURERS WANTED Own transport.

Good wages.

Phone Wayne 0274 725 702

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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SITUATIONS VACANT

More Trade on page 22

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TO LET

Landscaping

AGM

COVERS

For all Shades & Blinds plus outdoor furniture Contact

FOR SALE S/HAND vanity, shower, bath & laundry tub all in good cond. Ph 09 273 3452/021 02484144

PAKURANGA, 2 brm minor dwelling, quiet, suit prof couple, no pets, $420 p/w + water, osp, Ph Mark 021 118 0794 after 3.30pm

HIGHLAND PARK, 5B Eske Pl, Sat, 8am, furn, tools, blankets and lots more

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED BOTANY cple wntd, own toilet & living area, use of gym. $140 p/p pw Ph James 021 071 4846 BOTANY female wntd, use of gym, tennis court & pool $140 pw. Ph James 021 071 4846

Professional Ironing

CAT DOORS

TOILET PAPER SECONDS SALE

HAYNE’S GLASS

Next Sale Saturday October 29, 9-12noon Then last Saturday every month

Since 2000

$28(conditions Per Basket apply)

Free pick-up/delivery Satisfaction guaranteed

Ph: 532 8385

FOR SALE

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

Special Conditions Apply

HEALTH & BEAUTY

CD245974

UPHOLSTERERS

CD247313

CD162756

DS TREES & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Ph Doug 021537171/537-8595

Saturday 19 November 4.00 pm Baverstock School Staffroom Ballot System Applies All Welcome

FLAT BUSH 25 Gracechurch Dr Sat 30th 7am10am. H.hold items, garage/building items.

PETS

K6D084

MARIST EASTERN JUNIOR RUGBY

All Tree Work & Stumps, Hedges, Chipping, Rubbish Removal Discount for Seniors Ph James 537 0037 or 027 866 1255

HALFMOONBAY/ Hghld Pk, lovely 3brm hme, playground in bkyard, walk dist. schls/coll.Ph 0212660920

HOME HELP OFFERED

K54091

EARTH GROOMERS

GARAGE SALES

MASSAGE Sports Massage

Unit 19, 325 Ti Rakau Dr, East Tamaki.

Ph: 273 5519 or 022 330 8633 Open 10am to 9.00pm CD205971

PROPERTY INVESTMENTS

The Service Company Ltd 10 Donnor Pl, Mt Wellington Ph: 0800 753 753

CD246664

TREE SERVICES

TO LET

09 292 8852, 027 222 0307

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

Fairfield is a family owned Kennel and Cattery in Clevedon. As a small facility, we can give the pet in your family even greater love and attention

Viewings welcome by appointment 751 Clevedon-Kawakawa Rd, Clevedon enquiry@fairfieldkennels.co.nz www.fairfieldkennels.co.nz

K54154

171 Moore St, Howick Ph: 535 7524 www.easterncovercentre.co.nz

Letting Agent Cathy has been in real estate for four years, is English speaking and fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. She is committed to providing a high standard of service and care to fulfill both the landlords and tenants requirements.

DDI: 538 1288 Mob 021 883 600 cathy.huang@raywhite.com

We are a full service emergency animal care hospital available to help in all after hours veterinary situations.

WATERBLASTING

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6pm-8am the following morning Sat noon right through till 8am Mon morning Public holidays open 24 hrs

Safe, low pressure, exterior cleaning Houses, Roof treatments, Paths, Drives, Decks CALL YOUR LOCAL OPERATOR CRAIG 535-5661 www.chemwash.co.nz

CD245649

K54159

15 Jack Conway Ave, Manukau Ph 277 8383

CD214435

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Ray White Real Estate Mountfort Estate Agents Ltd (REAA2008)

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SERVICE

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535-0523

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House & Land Packages BELMONT ESTATE PUKEKOHE

159 Botany Road 09 538 0360 east@elim.org.nz

Asking price $578K*

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Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

CD129660

Brand New 3 brm BRICK & TILE HOMES

There are ONLY 7 HOMES in this stage available for sale to

FIRST HOME BUYERS ONLY!

With construction to commence soon, this is a VERY LIMITED OPPORTUNITY! FIRST IN FIRST SERVED Very specific criteria applies here, so contact me directly to register your interest & to get an information pack. - Don’t Delay!!

Ring or Txt me directly: Wayne Rhode 021 998 093 E: wayne.rhode@gjgardner.co.nz *conditions apply

CD247235

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Estates, households, beds, fridges, lounge suites, dining suites etc.

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Botany and Ormiston Times, Thursday, October 27, 2016 — 23

opinion

Oh how the truth hurts Aussie clown I

t’s hard to understand why paranoid Australian rugby coach Michael Cheika should take umbrage at being portrayed as a clown by Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson when he continues to act like one.

I don’t dispute Chieka’s right to dispute TMO Shaun Veldsman’s controversial decision to over-rule referee Nigel Owens’ awarding of Henry Speight’s try in the All Blacks 37-10 Eden Park win on Saturday night.

But to claim Emmerson and New Zealanders showed disrespect for the Australian jersey was ridiculous.

Emmerson is, after all, an Aussie, who was poking fun solely at Cheika, for whom making outrageous claims is part of his DNA. Certainly then All Black captain Richie McCaw didn’t grizzle last year when an Australia cartoonist depicted him as a grub. He just got on with it as he usually does, head down, bum up and mouth shut.

That, we like to think, is the Kiwi way. Just as Chieka’s

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outburst failed to deflect our pride in the All Blacks’ new world record 18 consecutive wins for tier one rugby nations.

Yet this time the Wallabies made them battle hard, enjoying 65 per cent possession and 68 per cent territory before the home team bolted home, with Julian Savea scoring two tries and making the final pass for Dane Coles to notch his.

In the end it looked much easier than it was with the All Blacks scoring six tries to one.

Had Speight’s try not been ruled out for shepherding it would not have made any difference to the end result.

Once again, Kieran Read, Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock were outstanding

in the forwards where lively openside flanker Matt Todd enjoyed his finest game in the black jersey, making four turnovers and numerous tackles.

Consistent fullback Ben Smith was once again brilliant on counter attack and wing Julian Savea was back to his best with a storming second half, bouncing defenders off him as though they were rubber dummies.

In beating Australia three times this year, it was also a triumph for coaches Steve Hansen, Ian Foster, Wayne Smith and Mike Cron after NZ fans felt cheated when Chieka was named 2015 International Rugby Coach of the Year after Hansen’s team won the World Cup. However what should have been an unbeaten romp through the All Blacks’ upcoming tour of America, Italy, Ireland and France could become more difficult if champion locks Whitelock and Retallick don’t quickly recover from injuries.

Whitelock suffered a sprained

swimming

ankle in the Eden Park win against Australia which could sideline him from three to six weeks. Retallick sustained a concussion.

Their injuries should offer more game time for Luke Romano and powerful 23-yearold Patrick Tuipulotu, who was so impressive against Argentina.

Meanwhile Beauden Barrett’s brother Scott has replaced Whitelock in the tour party in which their 19-year-old sibling, Jordie, the family’s best goalkicker, has been included as an apprentice.

Having scored 10 tries for Auckland this season, it is good to see gifted Rieko Ioane, also 19, become an All Black after first winning NZ sevens representation as a 17-year-old.

Meanwhile the Hurricanes, the Super Rugby champions, may feel hard done by at having only five players in the 36-strong touring party behind the Crusaders (10), Highlanders (8), Blues (7) and Chiefs (6).

Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

Hunter building up for worlds Howick Pakuranga swimmer Daniel Hunter has enjoyed a strong start to his preparations for next month’s FINA World 25m Championships.

He has swum close to New Zealand record times in the opening meet of the FINA/ airweave World Cup series in Singapore.

Hunter was fifth in the 50m freestyle in 21.58s, just 8/100ths off his national record, and was fifth in the final of the 100m freestyle in 47.67, only 15/100ths off his record. Both finals were won by Russian Vladamir Morzov, a three-time world short course gold medallist.

Two other New Zealand swimmers were competing including Hunter’s clubmate Bobbi Gichard and Rio Olympian Emma Robinson.

Gichard narrowly missed spots in the finals of 50m and 100m backstroke, finishing ninth fastest in both heats in 28.5s and 1:01.02.

Robinson was 11th fastest in heats of the 200m freestyle (2:02.47), ninth in heats of the 400m freestyle (4:15.98) and was seventh overall in the 800m freestyle (8:37.47).

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HUNTER PREPS FOR WORLD CHAMPS ❯❯ Page 23

SNOWBOARDING

Snowboarders rule at NI champs R

egan Mooney has notched up an incredible win in the recent North Island Secondary Schools Snowboard Competition.

The Year 12 Pakuranga College student beat entrants from 43 other schools to win the Boardercross event at the championships in September.

Elim Christian College’s Baylin Kelin Ovink also had an exceptional

competition and took out the overall top junior girl award.

Macleans College’s Angus Jones finished in ninth equal place, as did Saint Kentigern’s Bronson Gleye.

Another Pakuranga student, Daniel Hotter, finished 10th equal.

Elim Christian College won the girls’ combined team award while Macleans College was fourth in the boys’ combined team.

This competition has been

running since 1997 and is available to all secondary schools across the North Island.

It is the largest snow sport event of its kind in the North Island and is hosted annually by Ruapehu College.

Under the leadership and guidance of head coach Tody Granat, the Elim Christian College snowboarding team fared extremely well (see right).

■ Aleisha Bain (3rd place in Slopestyle) ■ Aleisha Bain (3rd place in Giant Slalom) ■ Charlotte Mimilo (3rd place in Boardercross, also top 10 finalist in Slopestyle) ■ Baylin Klein Ovink (2nd place in Giant Slalom, also top 10 finalist in Slopestyle) ■ Baylin Klein Ovink (Upcoming rider with the best attitude

and potential. For this she was awarded a place at a Mt Ruapehu Snowsports Training Camp valued at $500) ■ Top Girls Team (We were awarded as the premier girls’ team in the North Island.)

■ Aleisha Bain (2nd Overall Senior Girl rider) ■ Baylin Klein Ovink (Top Junior Girl rider).

Left, back row: Head Coach Tody Granat, Assistant Coach Leonie Wood, 3rd row: Joshua Walesby, Zac Macfarlane, Matthew Aucamp, Bradley Frost, 2nd row: Courtney Burchell, Aleisha Bain, Charlotte Mimilo (team captain), front row: Adele Benns, Baylin Klein Ovink; below, left to right: Aleisha Bain, Baylin Klein Ovink, Charlotte Mimilo, Adele Benns, Courtney Burchell (Photo taken by Liz Brooker); right, Pakuranga College student Regan Mooney (front) in action. Photos supplied

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