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wo local board members have expressed exasperation over the return of illegal dumping in the Flat Bush area.

Howick Local Board member Mike Turinsky noticed the latest incidents of illegal dumping in late October when he accompanied the council small sites ambassador visiting construction sites in Flat Bush.

“Housing development is everywhere with many new houses filling empty lots,” said Turinsky.

“However there is more than just houses filling those empty lots. Piles of household rubbish have been arriving all spring due to illegal dumping.

“I am disgusted by the amount of illegal dumping and I reported it to the Council Call Centre.”

The small sites ambassador programme was commissioned by the Howick Local Board to proactively educate builders on proper environmentally-sound site management.

Last week, fellow board member Peter Young joined Turinsky for another round of site visits. Turinsky and Young encountered a similar scene of illegal dumping whilst visiting construction sites in the Flat Bush area. Young highlighted the hassle of illegal dumping last year when new developments were being prepared.

“Illegal dumping is so prolific and nothing is being done about it. It is not fair that the responsible builders are having to deal with it on their own,” said Young.

A local resident and builder, who gave his name only as Gorden, recently brought the issue up with Young.

Peter Young (left) and Mike Turinksy.

Above, illegal dumping has begun again in the area and builders in the area are speaking up.

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“We builders do not want to leave a skip bin out overnight,” said Gorden.

“People from outside of our area fill it by the morning with illegally dumped rubbish since the change in the council’s inorganics collection scheme. It’s a big hassle for us.”

Building foreman, Chris Zhang, of

Zhang and Zhang Construction, told Turinsky that people dump rubbish on the empty lots overnight.

“I work hard to keep our site clean, but people just take advantage of us,” Zhang said.

Historically, this was the time of year when the annual inorganics collection

commenced.

Previously, Auckland Council would notify residents of their inorganics pick up date and then households simply placed there inorganic rubbish out front of their house.

“Usually my inorganics pile would be reduced by nearly half due to entrepreneurial recyclers putting much of my inorganic collection to good use, avoiding the landfill,” says Turinsky.

Under the current scheme residents must ring council to book a collection time.

“Unfortunately many people are not utilising the current inorganics scheme,” says Turinsky.

“Much of Ormiston has become the latest inorganic dumping ground and we must find a solution,” said Young.

Residents can report illegal dumping by calling the council call centre on 301-0101. ➤ To find out more about Council inorganics collection call the council call centre or go to http://inorganiccollections. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Auckland Transport (AT) is backing down on school bus cuts after a backlash from parents.

Earlier this month it was announced 16 east Auckland schools would be losing their school bus services, and alternate buses and routes were suggested for students.

AT said last Tuesday that after hearing the concerns of the community, it is going to modify the plans for school bus routes and will re-consult on proposed changes to school bus routes in east Auckland.

“We acknowledge the concerns of the community, and that we could have done a better job in engaging with them earlier,” says AT spokesperson James Ireland.

“After hearing those concerns we are proposing to modify the plans and reinstate buses for two schools – Howick Intermediate and Our Lady Star of the Sea – which previously were having services withdrawn completely.

We are also altering a school bus route to better serve Botany Downs Primary.”

“We are currently in contact with these schools and requesting they pass on the information to parents.

“We are also talking to three other schools where parents have raised issues- Sacred Heart College, Baradene College and Somerville Intermediate and, if necessary, we will delay changes

while we work through a solution – this may include keeping some existing services,” he says.

Ireland says AT will go back to all other schools in east Auckland to again check that they are comfortable with the proposals.

Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross and Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown support the decision by AT to pull back on their changes to school bus routes.

“The safety of local children must not be compromised in the name of convenience, and parents have a right to be heard on such a significant change,” Brown said in a statement.

“Many children who catch a school bus are familiar with their driver, their route, and their fellow students who travel with them, and this creates a safe environment for them to and from school.”

Recently Brown, Ross and Howick Local Board chair David Collings met AT and petitioned them to delay the changes.

Ross also spoke during the public forum at the Howick Local Board Meeting last week to urge the board to stand up for the community and demand AT rethink the proposed changes.

“I have a five-year-old son who, thankfully, doesn’t need to catch a school bus, but even so, I can’t see any way in which I would put a five-year-old, and, even when he’s older, on a public bus,” Ross said.

He said while AT has the right to consider how it delivers ser-

vices, there has been a considerable lack of consultation with parents and schools on the issue.

“I can’t see how it’s feasible for AT to implement these changes in term one next year when they haven’t done enough to consult with parent,” he said.

“AT have put months, if not years of consultation into this new bus network. I think parents deserve this type of consultation as well.

“For AT to say that the [school bus] service is being withdrawn and students will have to take a public bus, and will likely have to walk considerable distances to get to that public bus, I can absolutely see why parents are unhappy.” ➤ What do you think? Email therese@times.co.nz ➤ You can give feedback on the school bus routes directly to AT by emailing: schoolbus@ AT.govt.nz Auckland Transport is holding a number of information events over the next week for anyone who has concerns or wants further information.

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olitude, liberating, self reliant, mindful, poetry is how Laura Rust describes Via Francigena, the journey of 1100km from Zurich to Rome on foot.

For Mellon’s Bay resident Laura and her partner Steve Lowe who accompanied her for the first 250km of the journey, it was an exercise in endurance, desperation and gratitude coupled with the intimacy of being with oneself.

Laura doesn’t think much of the bleeding feet, blisters and the times she got hopelessly lostand thought she would be a bag of bones if she didn’t find her way out.

In medieval times, Via Francigena was an important pilgrimage route through England, France, Switzerland and Italy for those wishing to see the Holy See and the tombs of the apostles of Peter and Paul.

Laura, who works with Totara Hospice, resigned from her job to take the 46-day epic journey.

The route she followed on foot started at Lausanne and mapped its way through Aosta, Vercelli, Piacenza, Lucca, Siena, Viterbo and ended in Rome.

It involved covering a mountains pass, endless fields, beaches, cathedrals, villages and cities on foot.

Last year, she did the 800km Camino Santiago pilgrimage.

“Though I have been baptised, I am not a religious person. However, there is something deeply spiritual about slow travel and just using your legs and your mind to walk through countries,” says the 54-year-old.

Not the kind of person who holidays-by-the-pool, Laura has done the cycle trails of New Zealand as well as the Tongariro Crossing and the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga in the North to Bluff in the South.

In comparison to Camino that offers a lot of accommodation and food options, she says that Via Francigena is rougher.

“It’s authentic as it challenges you physically and spiritually.

Metaphorically speaking, it’s like looking for your daily bread.”

On a more contemplative note, she says, “I believe that suffering truly unites humanity and you can connect with people at a deeper level. There was no pretence as we are stripped off our layers.”

Sharing stories with fellow pilgrims was part of the challenging journey.

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to recover, some of them are searching for God, which sounds a bit cliché,” she laughs.

“There was a 60-year-old man who was grieving for his elderly parents and there was this young man who didn’t feel he met the definition of a pilgrim.”

A former nurse who worked in the intensive care unit, Laura says that death and dying were a great motivation to be truly alive and healthy.

“I work with the dying and one of the people at Hospice told me to pray for him along the way, and I did,” The road is rough and you don’t always see things that please you, she says. There was a lot of rubbish and sick animals in Italy.

“It’s like seeing behind the

fence. And that propels me to contribute to the world.

“Greater the misery, greater the victory,” she smiles.

Walking around 25km a day with 12kg on her back she paced herself well, though there were days when the temperature hit 40 degrees.

So how does she feel, now that she has completed an epic pilgrimage?

“Your pilgrimage never ends,” she says. “For some people it starts when you return to normality. You start applying the changes you need to make.”

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ach Musical NZ ends their festive 40th anniversary season with Puccinis Italian opera-style Messa di Gloria and Mozart’s much loved Concerto for flute and harp.

The highly acclaimed New Zealand harpist Ingrid Bauer will be making her debut with the orchestra.

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Complimentary wine and cheese will be provided.

The Times is giving away two double passes to see the final show at the Town Hall on December 10, 2017.

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➤ Community notices Christmas spirit

The award-winning Manukau Concert Band and Manukau Academy Band will be performing A Christmas Concert on Saturday December 2, 3pm at the Picton Centre, Howick. Do join us for an afternoon of festive music to get that Christmas season fizzing! Afternoon tea by donation. Tickets from Eventfinda and door sales on the day

60+ Christmas lunch

Wakaaranga Primary School choir and orchestra with conductor Sue Murray will entertain at the pre-luncheon programme of the 60+ community Christmas luncheon with Christmas items and congregational carol singing in the auditorium, St Columba Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany, Tuesday December 5, 11.30am. Christmas luncheon follows at 12.30pm. Bookings essential, $12pp. Phone 274-4864 or register at church office.

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Our Christmas Lightshow will also be on nightly from December 2–24. Phone Naveena 021-247 8787.

Forest & Bird

South Auckland Forest & Bird is having its largest public meeting of 2017. Be in to win return tickets for two to Tiritiri Matangi. Guest speaker is Kevin Hague, chief executive of Forest & Bird. This meeting is open to the public. Monday, December 11, 7.30pm, The Gardens Community Hall, 5 Mt Lebanon Crescent, Manurewa.

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education

Schools to meet challenges through innovative Community of Learning ■■By Farida Master

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t was the first time that teachers from five local schools in Pakuranga got an opportunity to mix and mingle and closely connect with one another at Farm Cove Intermediate.

Principals and teachers from Elm Park Primary, Sunny Hills Primary, Farm Cove Intermediate, St Marks Catholic School and Pakuranga College got together for a formal launch of the Community of Learning (COL) in Pakuranga.

This follows the Howick Coast Community of Learning comprising eight local schools, launched in September.

Trish Plowright, principal of Elm Park School and leader of this Ministry of Education (MoE) initiative said that while the cluster of multicultural decile 5-9 schools have a long history of working together, the COL will ensure a seamless high quality education with a strong strategic leadership.

“The vision of Te ara Mana-a-Kura COL is to create a community of leaders in which we work together to build the capacity of each individual to become a confident and passionate life-long learner who will enjoy success and fulfilment in learning and life,” she said.

The heads of schools with members of the Ministry of Education,

Local principals (left to right) Justine Driver, Trish Plowright, Michael Williams, Linda Harvie and Catherine Rivers launched a Community of Learning in Pakuranga.

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teachers and a special Advisory Board Team were welcomed with a powhiri followed by a kapa haka performance by the students of Farm Cove Intermediate.

Teachers from other schools responded with a beautiful rendition of E Toru Nga Mea, a popular Maori hymn led by Mehernaz Daruwalla, an accomplished singer and teacher of Elm Park Primary.

“This is a starting point for us to look back at our achievements and challenges for reading, writing and well being,” said principal of Farm Cove Intermediate Linda Harvie.

Schools will be working with each other as a team to share teaching resources to meet the literacy chal-

America’s Cup to come to Bucklands Beach Yacht Club C

ircle in December 9 in your digital diary as the America’s Cup is arriving at one of New Zealand’s best loved yacht clubs, Bucklands Beach Yacht Club located at Half Moon Bay with its own marina.

The club is unique in that it offers sailing and to learn to sail for junior and youth sailors through to the larger keeler yachts while also catering for launch and powerboat members.

Joey Allen who has competed in multiple America’s Cups will be the guest speaker at the free event open to the public to be held from 3.307pm.

Joey started sailing at Bucklands beach as a child and went on to become one of Team New Zealand’s most experienced members. The most notable amongst many successes was as bowman on NZL 32 when it won the 1995 America’s Cup. He was also a part of Team New Zealand’s successful defence at the 2000 America’s Cup. While the powers-that-be discuss the pros and cons of hosting the most awaited 36th

America’s Cup scheduled to be hosted in Auckland in 2021— after New Zealand’s victory in Bermuda this year, with a backup plan to be hosted in Italy — Bucklands Beach Yacht Club is celebrating the event with wine, beer and a food festival.

The afternoon promises to be a fun event as John Carr, stand –up comedian writer, cartoonist and performance poet will be there to entertain the crowd. He is also New Zealand’s finest comedy rapper.

“There will be plenty of opportunities to take pictures with the Cup which we hope the public will take advantage of,” says Lyle Tresadern, Manager of Bucklands Beach Yacht Club.

“There will be a lot of sailing champions and Olympic yachtsmen celebrating the day with us” he says.

The Bucklands Beach Yacht Club that takes great pride in producing many talented sailors that have included Olympic champions, winners of the America’s Cup and some of the sailing world’s most coveted prizes will also have a kid’s sail

lenge. Michael Willams, principal of Pakuranga College, said that the difference in the way cluster of schools work now is that there is funding from the Ministry of Education to work collaboratively.

“There are four across-the-board positions available for teachers to apply,” he said about more opportunities for teachers to share their expertise in a more positive way.

“They are fixed term roles for digital fluency, Maths, literacy and Science.

Justine Driver, principal of Sunnyhills School, summed up the launch with a Maori proverb saying: “Success is not the work of one but of many.”

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“The latest information on the Cup along with videos will be available,” says Mr Tresadern.

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron are taking the America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in international sport, on a national tour of the regions to give as many New Zealanders the chance to see the trophy in person.

“The Cup has already toured down country to places including Napier, Tauranga and many in the South Island, travelling to major sailing clubs in New Zealand.

“It is done under great security. One of the aims is to attract a new generation of young boys and girls to the sport,” he says.

“And since our club has been earlier involved with the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series we have an opportunity to showcase it.”

There will be food stalls and wine and cheese tasting, giving people an opportunity to soak in some atmosphere and enjoy a memorable evening.

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Festival

Of cherry blossoms and creativity ■■By Farida Master

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very artist dreams of their works of art being a sell out.

Wood turner Neils Neilsen couldn’t believe his ears when he was told that the kauri table and chairs he had created for the exhibition A Moment in Time by the Palette Artists to celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple was sold out even before the exhibit was officially opened to the public.

Apart from the baby blessing ceremony, the tea meditation and the Prince and Princess pageant, the Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday in Flat Bush was a true cele-

bration of creativity, diversity and cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Four art exhibitions were simultaneously held at four different galleries at the temple.

Exhibiting at the Art Salon alongside 15 other artists working with a variety of media, Rudy Heymen, a photographer specialising in Zen-like landscapes and architectural photography, said that for years he travelled regularly to Kyoto, Japan, to photograph the Buddhist temples, till his house got burgled and all the images disappeared.

Ten years ago, he spotted the Buddhist temple and asked the Venerable Abbess Manshin if he could photograph the temple. Ever since, he has

shot thousands of pictures, some of which were on sale.

Nel Dimitri van Amsterdam, an 82-year-old artist who still enjoys taking classes in drawing, water colour and acrylics, had a red sold out dot on her Buddha painting.

“I kept asking myself, have I really done this beautiful painting,” she said. “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to sell it.”

Also spotted admiring the work of wood turner Bryan Peryer, textile designer Nicola May and glass artist Samantha Minnery, amongst other artists—-were Ian Morrison, principal Mission Heights Junior College, Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross and Howick Local Board member Adele White.

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On volunteering her time at the radio station, she says, “Accepting a salary for what I just love doing would take away the joy from it.”

For pocket money she works as a waitress.

“This is the only time I feel that people are not judging you and you are free to express your opinion. If people don’t like what you are saying, they can change radio stations.”

The studio is her happy place.

“I could be crying one moment and the next I feel so uplifted and in the best mood when I am on radio.”

It may have something do with her genes.

“My great grandfather was an official New Zealand broadcaster and I feel so lucky that I found my calling,” says Shannon.

As we go to press the talented radio host got admission to New Zealand Broadcasting School in Christchurch and can’t wait for school to being in 2018.

East FM is currently looking for young volunteers who could be broadcasters in the making. Those interested can info@ eastfm.nz ➤➤East FM is a community radio station broadcasting on 88.1FM in and around Howick and on 107.1FM in Botany and Flat Bush area

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he is only 18 and has been a radio host, producer and voice over artist with 88.1 East FM over the last six years.

Shannon Trim is the happiest when she is behind a microphone at a radio studio.

“I have spent my entire teenage life learning the ropes as I started young,” says the vivacious Howick College student who has a passion for public speaking, dramatics and theatre sport.

“At the age of 10, I had a vision board in my bedroom saying I want to be on the radio,” she says.

By the time she was 12 she had managed to realise her dream to host a radio show.

“We would interview our teachers and principal (as a student of Somerville Intermediate) on radio and it was so much fun,” she says.

Shannon has been hosting a radio Howick College show on East FM (formerly known as Howick Village Radio) from 4pm-6pm every Friday for five years. Her easy style of presenting is engaging as she talks about good news Howick College stories and happenings in the community.

Howick College recently presented a special Gold Service Award for her service as a radio host.

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Freedom in reach ■■By Therese Henkin His dream is to be able to roam New Zealand’s beautiful beaches independently, and he’s got a plan to make it happen.

Caleb Main was born with Myelodysplasia a rare condition where the bones and muscles in his legs never fully developed.

Despite being wheel chairbound his entire life, the 23-yearold says he’s never let his disability stop him from hanging out with friends, going to the gym and 4x4 driving.

However, at the age of 15, Main started experiencing chronic pain and has made getting on with his life more difficult.

Now he hopes to get a little bit of his independence and freedom back through a little contraption called Freedom Trax.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to go along the beach in my chair and know that I’m not going

Caleb Main has been in a wheel chair all his life, but he hopes to one day soon be able to go to beach on his own, without fear of getting stuck on the sand.

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to get stuck,” he says.

“I’ve always loved the beach.

Most my holidays have been near or on the beach. One place special

to me is Baylys Beach up North.

I’ve been going there every year since I was a little baby, it’s like my home away from home.

“Even though my family and friends help me along the beach, I’ve never been able to go to the beach by myself in my wheelchair.”

Freedom Trax is the only motorised wheelchair track attachment designed to transform a manual wheelchair into an off-road vehicle that will allow Main to navigate on sand, snow, dirt and other difficult surfaces.

“Freedom Trax would change my life, I would be fully independent on the beach and, for the first time, be able to get along the beach without any help,” he says.

Caleb has set up a givealittle page where he is hoping to raise $5000 for the Freedom Trax unit and shipping from overseas. ➤➤Go to https://givealittle. co.nz/cause/wheelchair-4x4 to donate.

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They will be at Half Moon Bay Boat Ramp on Saturday December 2 from 8am-11am.

This will be the second year the popular boating safety initiative has been run nationwide with the Old4New van, kindly supplied by the Giltrap Group, visiting popular boat ramps and key locations from the far north to the deep

south.

Forming a key part of Coastguard’s advocacy for safe and enjoyable boating, the concept behind the Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade is straightforward: bring your old, damaged or out-of-date lifejacket to the Old4New van and receive a great discount on a brand-new, quality Hutchwilco Lifejacket.

“Lifejackets save lives, it’s as simple as that,” says Coastguard New Zealand CEO Patrick Holmes.

“Two-thirds of recreational boating fatalities would likely be pre-

vented if lifejackets were worn. A lifejacket has never ruined a day on the water.

“The Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade campaign provides an easy and accessible way for people to ensure they have the correct number of fit-for-purpose lifejackets to wear on their boat.”

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fundraising

Body confidence is key ■■By Therese Henkin

W

hile her hair has grown back, the self-confidence that inspired Briana Valgre to shave her head for charity remains stronger than ever.

The Pakuranga-based Girl Guide says had she not gone through the Global Dove Self Esteem Project (DSEP), she wouldn’t have had the courage to go through with it.

“I realise that as long as I’m making that difference that I want to make then it shouldn’t matter what I look like and I don’t really care what anyone thinks,” she says.

The DSEP aims to boost the self esteem and body confidence of young girls and has so far reached 19 million young people in more than 138 countries worldwide.

Dove is now officially launch-

Edgewater College student Briana Valgre took part in the ‘Free Being Me’ programme as part of the Dove Self Esteem Project.

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ing the project in New Zealand working in partnership with the Life Education Trust and Girl Guides New Zealand, and will see life-changing self esteem building programmes

rolled out in schools across the country.

Dove hopes to reach and positively influence 18,000 young Kiwis over the next year.

Valgre took part in ‘Free Being Me’ in 2015 as part of the DSEP during her Girl Guide Lessons, and says the lessons she learn have transformed her self-confidence.

“I have learnt as long as I’m confident in who I am then it doesn’t matter what anyone else says or thinks.”

Briana says the most valuable activity she completed during the weekend-long programme was learning to identify unrealistic beauty ideals.

“We drew an outline of a woman and a man based on what society deems is perfect.

“So we considered things like what colour hair would the perfect woman have, what colour would their skin be, the

colour of their eyes,” she says.

“When we were done we destroyed the image to prove to ourselves that nobody is ever going to realistically look like that.”

Briana has since set up a Facebook page with her friend Tayla Webb called ‘Breaking the Beauty Myth’ where they shared photos, quotes and videos to spread the messages they leaved from the DSEP programme.

They also talked one-on-one to many friends to help build body confidence in their communities.

Briana says she can’t wait to see the programme taught in schools so that others can feel just as confident as she does.

“I want to see everyone love themselves and each other for who they are as people, and ignore what’s on the outside.”

Pakuranga local Briana Valgre decided to take part in Shave for a Cure after gaining self confidence through the Dove Self Esteem Project.

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Funding

Totara Hospice named in Hospice NZ Grants Programme Totara Hospice South Auckland has been named one of the recipients of the first round of the Harcourts Foundation funded, Hospice NZ Grants Programme.

More than $50,000 will be distributed to six hospices around the country in the first round, with Totara Hospice

receiving $10,376 for four syringe drivers to provide people with relief from pain, and lock boxes to house the pumps.

The Harcourts Foundation established the unique programme alongside Hospice NZ in July this year. The primary goal of the Grants Pro-

gramme is to assist member hospices with funding for key projects that directly benefit the people using hospice services in the local community.

Harcourts CEO Chris Kennedy says it is extremely pleasing to see the first grants be distributed to hospices around the country.

“It’s a privilege to be able to assist New Zealand hospices.

I personally am in awe of the work they do, as is everyone who has been touched by hospice and their incredible teams.

“And now, to see the grant actually in action, and to help these individual organisa-

tions fund some crucial initiatives is fantastic.”

Hospice NZ CEO Mary Schumacher says they are very grateful to the Harcourts Foundation.

“These grants will make a real, tangible difference to people using hospice services, and will help ensure

Hospice care remains free of charge.

“It’s a wonderful initiative.” ➤➤Totara Hospice South Auckland, $10,376 for four syringe drivers to provide people with relief from pain, and lock boxes to house the pumps

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memorial

Health

Mt Erebus campaign wins over Prime Minister A

group advocating for a national memorial commemorating the 1979 Erebus air accident which killed all 257 on board is delighted its cause has been taken up by the government.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday paid tribute to the victims of the Erebus tragedy on the 38th anniversary of the disaster and says she will meet families to progress “a longoverdue” national memorial. Ms Ardern says a national memorial is appropriate and overdue.

“This is a tragedy that touched every corner of New Zealand and understandably remains raw for the families and friends of the crew and passengers who died that day. It was a moment in our history when all New Zealanders paused. “I agree with the families that we should look to have a national memorial in place by the 40th anniversary in two years’ time. I will sit down with them and Air New Zealand and talk about how we do that.

“I know families and others have been seeking a national memorial for some years and it’s high time we as a nation formally recognised this tragic event. I believe it is the appropriate thing to do.

Meanwhile a voluntary group

The families of those killed on Mt Erebus in 1979 are asking for a special place where all 257 names can be together and where people can gather for reflection, prayer and special remembering. Photo R McPhail

has been advocating for the past 18 months for a national memorial to the people who died in the November 28, 1979, Mt. Erebus crash of Air New Zealand McDonnell Douglas DC-10 ZK-NZP, Flight TE901.

The group has campaigned for a memorial to be ready for the 40th anniversary of the tragedy, still the Southern Hemisphere’s worst aviation accident.

Despite meetings in Wellington and Auckland, the group says there had been “little tangible progress” by the time of the elections “which has led to

some frustration”.

Howick resident and spokesperson for the Erebus National Memorial, Rev Dr Richard Waugh, says the national memorial for New Zealand’s worst civil disaster has been too long coming. “The announcement on the 38th anniversary of the accident is opportune and comes after nearly two years of advocacy work,” he said.

He appeared on TV3’s ‘The Project’ on Tuesday night “further discussing what this all means”.

“There is no time to lose

advancing the memorial project for the 40th anniversary in 2019.”

He had earlier observed that compared to the responsiveness of central and local Government to the Canterbury Earthquake victims’ families and Pike River families, “it is a matter of deep regret that central Government has not responded more pastorally to the pleas of the thousands of people who remain affected by the Mt Erebus accident”.

Patron for the Erebus National Memorial project is Lady June Hillary whose husband, Peter Mulgrew, died in the accident.

“Our advisory group is in touch with many surviving spouses and siblings and other close family, some of whom live here in east Auckland,” Dr Waugh says.

Many are now aged in their 70s and 80s. “They are waiting for a proper national memorial to the air accident. Did the Government tell the Pike River families and the families of those who died in the Canterbury earthquakes to wait 25 or 40 or 50 years before any memorial?

Of course not.” Dr Waugh says. ➤➤For further information email Rev Dr Richard Waugh at rjw@ecw.org.nz

New medical centre opens Health Minister Dr David Clark says the official opening of a new medical centre in Beachlands recently emphasises the vital role of Primary Care in the New Zealand health system.

Dr Clark said the new Beachlands Medical Centre demonstrates the value of keeping healthcare close to the people who use it.

Dr Clark grew up in the area, and he and his family were patients of the Beachlands practice.

“As a former patient in this practice, I benefitted from the care and expertise of the healthcare professionals who worked there,” he said.

“Now as Minister of Heath, it’s been my privilege to return to open a new facility which will benefit thousands of residents.”

Beachlands is a fast-growing area and the practice currently has an enrolled population of 5900 patients.

The Beachlands Medical Centre facility opened for business in August and represents the merger of two previous practices, Maraetai and Beachlands. The practice is a member of East Health Trust Primary Health Organisation and has eight GPs, eight practice nurses, four receptionists and a practice manager.

Dr Clark also praised the role of Beachlands in being a pilot practice for several mental health initiatives with the Counties Manukau District Health Board.

It holds a monthly clinical meeting with a DHB psychiatrist and team, along with its own GPs and nurses. The DHB psychiatrist can also consult patients in practice rooms.

Additionally, Beachlands is part of a new CMDHB initiative with both Te Rawhiti (adult) and Whirinaki (child and adolescent) mental health nurses being in the practice to consult, advise and integrate care better alternate fortnights.

“Beachlands Medical Centre demonstrates the key role primary care plays in both physical and mental health,” Dr Clark said.

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Your view Don’t use my bin!

I live at 1 Braystones Place, Northpark.

I put my household rubbish bin at the curbside for pick up at 5.30 am on 17-11-17, before leaving for work.

When I returned home at 5pm I noticed the bins in my street were still curbside. I checked my bin to see if it had been emptied or not.

I opened the lid of my bin and much to my shock and annoyance, found that someone had dumped garden waste in a large clear plastic bag and it had been placed on top of my bagged and tied rubbish bag.

Knowing that Auckland Council prohibits disposal of garden waste and lawn clippings in household waste bins, I removed the bag and emptied the contents in my Sunshine Garden Bin. I am an avid gardener and my Sunshine Bin is almost full. This incident annoys me on several levels.

Not only is it illegal, but is very cheeky to expect someone else to dispose of your rubbish.

Karen Ratcliffe We have just returned from a wonderful stay in Napier.

As Aucklanders we were very impressed with the clean and tidy public parks, gardens and restrooms.

The grass was well-maintained, gardens impeccable, no rubbish or loose litter anywhere. The picnic areas had clean rubbish bins and very clean toilets.

We think Mayor Goff should take a trip to Napier for some “fact-finding” lessons instead of going on expensive trips overseas.

Whatever Napier is doing it is working.

The people were happy to be contributing to their city, even the shop staff were pleasant and co-operative, not sulky and impolite.

What a lovely change!

John and Karen Forsberg Northpark

Transport changes a mess Re transport to city centre.

Wow, so Auckland Transport want everyone to use more public transport and remove some of the load from our over-burdened roads (great intentions), yet from early December they will change the times/routes so that a bus trip to the city now requires a change and there is no direct route from Cockle Bay?!

The hour-long journey is bad enough without having to make a change! To take the trip on Tuesday morning, according to their online calculator, will take 1 hr 17 mins. To take the trip after the changes are introduced will take 1 hr 17 mins, but with a change from bus to train.

In addition to this change, it requires a walk of 83 metres from the bus to the train, and at Britomart, a 125m walk from the train to the destination. While most will cope with this extra walking, in winter weather it will put a dampener on the journey (pun intended), and elderly or disabled commuters may really struggle with this, not to mention parents who travel with children.

Willow Johnson Shelly Park

No more bus stops

Re: bus change on Botany Road I am at a loss to understand the decision made by Auckland Transport (AT) to put more bus stops along Botany Rd between Ti Rakau Road and Cascades Rd. The road is already very busy and congested with buses stopping and large amount of traffic passing through for local shops, Kings Plant Barn and Botany A & E. Why could they not use the existing bus stops to save congestion and build up of traffic. I was sent an information pack outlining the changes and asking me to give feedback, which myself and many of my neighbours have done, however the reply was that AT would go ahead anyway – what the was point of feedback if they are not taking any on board?

Peak times in the morning and evenings weekdays and weekend afternoons is diabolical already for traffic congestion and wait times – adding more bus stops will just exacerbate this.

Please could AT listen to residents and give a proper consultation and feedback process, not just a tick box exercise.

S Heslop

Transport charges doubled Re: 552 cancellation to Panmure and City I, as many other people in my area, would like to make a complaint about the cancellation of this bus service.

I have caught this bus to town

since I was a school kid back in 2010 and it has been an absolute godsend.

Having a bus and train option that cost $4.85 to town was so convenient. The bus stop is right outside my house and has made life so much easier getting into the city (my job is located in Britomart).

Auckland Transport deemed this service as obsolete as they state the service wasn’t getting enough daily boardings.

Every morning my stop (4314) would be loaded with 10+ people and Auckland Transport has completely cancelled the route to the city with no alternative bus.

Their alternative was to bus to the ferry from Prince Regent (costing $1.85) and then ferry which is a further $7.50 which is absolutely ludicrous!

Basically they are doubling the cost for me and many other public transport-reliant people and I believe this is absolutely outrageous!

This has to be made public and everyone has to know that Auckland Transport is absolutely starting to rip off public transport goers and I need your help to make this go public!

Please do whatever you can to voice mine and so many other people’s opinions about this madness.

You are our only chance at rectifying this horrendous action by Auckland Transport.

I greatly appreciate your time to help me and many others voice their outrage.

Dylan Gresse Half Moon Bay

Our judges fail New Zealand yet again Judge Geoff Rea has just handed down another pathetic sentence for firearm offending.

Kupe Matenga, 24, committed armed robbery – with an illegal handgun then led police on a highspeed police chase through Hastings in a stolen car - shooting himself in the leg during the flight.

Matenga and another offender reportedly reached speeds of 110km/h in 50km/h areas and over 140km/h in 100km/h areas, often on the wrong side of the road and threatening the lives of those in oncoming traffic. Matenga threw objects, including glass bottles, at pursuing police.

The chase ended with the fleeing car first smashing into one police car - with an officer inside it. Then later crashing into a second police car. Matenga fled on foot but was caught a short time later in someone’s back yard. His revolver was found on a nearby property.

If a child had found that weapon instead of Police then serious injury or death would have been all but a certainty.

The penalty for this insanity? With parole he will serve 10 months in jail.

Pathetic. Now taxpayers will no doubt pay him compensation under ACC for his self-inflicted injury. This utter failure of our justice system must stop. Shooting groups are again calling for harsh, mandatory minimum, non – parole sentencing for serious armed offending. This current situation cannot go on.

Mike Loder

Christmas Market Thursday 14 December 10am–1pm Bruce McLaren Retirement Village With Christmas fast approaching our village Christmas market will be a great place to get some Christmas shopping done.

There will be a wide variety of stalls including crafts, make-up, accessories, original artwork, knitting, and perfect stocking fillers for all the family.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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motoring

Judge this book by its cover ■■By Alistair Davidson

M

azda has wheeled out a new, classier CX-5, and its beauty is more than skin

deep.

Arguably one of the best looking mid-size SUVs around, new CX-5’s upmarket interior matches its handsome styling.

Inside and out, CX-5 looks, feels and drives like a premium product, but at a mainstream price.

Although the SUV’s two petrol (2.0 and 2.5) and one diesel (2.2) drivetrains are carried over from first generation CX-5, basically everything else is new.

Changes to the suspension have improved what was already a great handling package.

It’s not easy to achieve plush ride comfort with the kind of cornering grip and body control that appeals to an enthusiastic driver, let alone in an SUV, yet Mazda has managed to pull it off.

This is partly due to G-Vectoring Control (GVC), that’s standard on all models.

GVC adjusts engine torque, in response to steering inputs, to manage G-forces which results is smooth, precise handling and improved comfort levels for occupants.

The CX-5 line-up starts with a 2.0-litre petrol GLX FWD at $39,995, through to range-topping 2.2-litre diesel Limited AWD, which retails for $57,495.

The Times did it style, putting the diesel Limited AWD through its paces for a week.

The SKYACTIV-D 2.2L turbo-die-

sel engine has improved throttle response, and is quieter and more refined.

These changes, combined with significantly more sound deadening in the body, made it hard to pick as a diesel.

With a useful 420Nm of torque available from 2000rpm, CX-5 pulls like a steam train and certainly won’t disappoint when asked to press on.

The six-speed auto, which is standard across the range, is well suited to the diesel engine. New shift logic predicts the driver’s intentions based on vehicle speed, throttle position, and engine revs.

CX-5 Limited comes with more bells and whistles than a bell and whistle factory, including a raft of safety features such as adaptive headlights, Smart Brake Support, lane departure and lane assist, driver attention alert, and radar assisted cruise control.

New CX-5’s biggest changes are found inside. The interior is stylish, luxurious, and beautifully screwed together.

It rates 10/10 on the touchy-feely scale thanks to extensive use of soft surfaces and the tactile quality of the controls.

Swish leather upholstery is standard on the Limited, as is a sunroof, an awesome ten-speaker Bose sound system (with a subwoofer), power front seats, and a power tailgate.

New CX-5 isn’t a radical departure from the original, which was Mazda NZ’s best-selling vehicle during its time, and it didn’t need to be. By taking care of the details, a good car is now even better.

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OUT NEXT WEEK

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erforming on stage with the New York Philharmonic is a dream for most music students, but it was a dream that came to life for one former Dannemora local.

Jessica Gomes-Ng, who studies Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan, recently played the co-lead role of Maria in selections from West Side Story as part of one of the Philharmonic’s popular Young People In Concert series.

Her love for professional theatre began after watching a touring production of Wicked at age 15 which inspired her to start performing seriously while attending high school in Singapore before auditioning for the University of Michigan.

It was during auditions for the university department shows that students were told that the New York Philharmonic would be selecting two Musical Theatre students to sing the roles of Maria and Tony at one of their concerts, but Jessica didn’t spend too much time thinking it over.

“We were asked to prepare a short 16-bar to sing at auditions, so I did that for the first round and then I was cast in one of our department’s main stage shows and went straight into rehearsals for that.

“I honestly forgot about the Philharmonic audition until we were notified about call backs about a month later!”

After making it through two call back rounds, Jessica was told she had been cast as Maria, much to her shock.

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“I couldn’t believe it! For a while I didn’t even let myself wrap my head around it because I wanted to focus on being professional and didn’t want to get intimidated by the thought of it all.

“The reality of the experience didn’t hit me until we were flown to New York to observe one of the [Philharmonic’s] rehearsals and I heard the music for the first time and I just thought this is it,” she said.

While she says it’s hard to pick a favourite moment from the performance, there is one that stands out.

“During the introduction to I Feel Pretty, I ran out into the audience as Maria and interacted a little with them. I remember waving at a little boy a few rows back and he was really excited and waved back.

“Moments like that are really my favourite thing about performing – what I do is such a blessing and a gift and being able to share that gift with people is really fulfilling.”

After she graduates in May, Jessica plans on moving to New York City and “seeing what happens.”

“I’d love to work on Broadway or the West End, or be in a national tour in some capacity. I’d also love to work in Australia or New Zealand do one of those touring productions – that would be a real full-circle moment for me!”

Until then, she has the memories of this once-in-a-lifetime experience to look back on fondly.

“It was - and continues to remain – an unreal experience.

“I’ll remember it forever.”

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In November last year, he says 56 per cent of those polled were expecting prices to rise in the next six months. In November 2017 that figure had dropped to 18 per cent.

“This has been the trend for some time now, and it’s clearly a reflection of these artificial

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Even since the Institute’s last poll in August, the number of people expecting price rises has fallen from 30 per cent to 18 per cent, and those expecting price decreases is up by nearly half, from 17 per cent to 25 per cent.

Wellingtonians are the most optimistic for price rises (26 per cent) while the biggest pessimists live in rural areas (31 per cent). 21 per cent of Aucklanders now expect prices to rise, outstripped by those

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In its November poll the Institute also asked: ‘Overall, do you think the new Coalition Government will have a positive or negative effect on the housing market?’

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Remuneration by negotiation.

Send early indiction of interest with coaching CV to: Director of Sport, Macleans College, Private Bag 94201, Howick Phone 535 2620 ext 880 Email: Michael.Anderson@macleans.school.nz

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Part Time and/ Full Time, Term Time Only A passion for the development of students is required.

Experience an advantage, but not essential.

Good communication skills are essential. *Applications close Wednesday, 6 December 2017.

Please email CV and Cover Letter to: Principal’s PA, Mrs T Horsford Botany Downs Secondary College, 575 Chapel Road, East Tamaki, 2016 Email: t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz

Three positions are available. 30 hours per week (during the school day) to work in a department that caters for wonderful and vibrant students from Year 9-13+ with various special needs and talents.

We are looking for passionate, caring and enthusiastic people. The successful applicant(s) will be required to work with a variety of students who require learning support both in the learning unit and in mainstream settings. You will also need to be able to work with teachers and other staff members to ensure that our students have the best educational opportunities and outcomes. This position commences in 2018.

Please apply including a cover letter, CV and at least two references to: The Principal principal@pakuranga.school.nz Applications close at 5pm on Monday 11 December 2017.

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Based in Manukau you will primarily be delivering glass both loose and on trolleys to clients as required.

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Visits to our school by prospective applicants are welcomed.

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You will be required to work with individuals and groups of students to support their language learning.

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Send an early indication of your interest in the position by 15/12/2017 with coaching CV to: Director of Sport, Macleans College, Private Bag 94201, Howick Phone 535 2620 ext 880 Email: michael.Anderson@macleans.school.nz All applications will be considered

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Basic understanding of Maths an advantage. Candidates will be given required training. Alternating shifts and overtime is required.

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We seek to appoint a person to work as a Teacher Aide in our Learner Support Unit.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate initiative, energy and the willingness to be an enthusiastic team-member.

This is a Fixed Term position to 7 December 2018, and is during term time only.

A letter of application with current CV and the Support Staff Application form (which can be found on our website www.howickcollege.school.nz) can be emailed to secretary@howick.school.nz Closing date for applications is Monday 4 December 2017.

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Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to support the administration team including assisting at Reception commencing 22 January 2018. This role is for 25 hours per week during school term time only.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Please apply in writing including a cover letter, CV, application guidelines and at least two referees to: The Principal principal@pakuranga.school.nz Applications close at 5pm on Monday 11 December 2017.

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HPK Paralympian Neiufu at Open Day H

owick Pakuranga Swim Club (HPK) Paralympian Tupou Neiufu will be among those at the ACC Paralympics New Zealand Open Day on Saturday.

The free event is a way to find out about Para sport opportunities in your area and get amongst the action as well as meet paralympians.

There will also be chances to chat with Para athletes and coaches and

find out how you can get involved.

A variety of para sports will be included at each event such as wheelchair basketball, para cycling, boccia, para athletics and more.

“It is so exciting to see that the success that the New Zealand Paralympic Teams have had has inspired other disabled kiwis to come along to the Open Days we have already had in Wellington and New

Plymouth,” said Neiufi.

“It is great to see the public try para sport and maybe go all the way to a future Paralympic Games. It is a great feeling for all of us as paralympians to know that we have paved the way.”

ACC and Paralympics New Zealand want to support and encourage disabled New Zealanders , their families and their support people to get involved in para sport.

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Howick Pakuranga nail the win It was an absolute classic between East Coast Bays and Howick Pakuranga in their Auckland Premier Cricket match at Lloyd Elsmore Park at the weekend with the home side claiming an outright win but not before ECB got the first innings points.

Day one’s story belonged to Seb Langridge who scored a brilliant 101 to anchor the ECB innings.

Howick’s reply was littered with early wickets, Tyrone Carter striking twice in one over to reduce them to 59/6.

A fighting 73 at number eight from Andrew Morrison gave the home side a sniff but at 170/9 they decided to

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concede first innings points and push for an outright victory.

Their decision payed off.

ECB set up the match scoring 153/4 in their second crack, a run-a-ball half century from Kieran Seedall (62) at the top the main contribution.

With 236 required for victory, this time Howick showed much more application at the crease.

Bill Walsh anchored the fourth innings chase scoring a very impressive 99* – a true captain’s knock.

Morrison (42) and Dale Phillips (41) both went at over a run-a-ball to ensure their side stayed up with the required run rate.

HPK Paralympian Tupou Neiufu.

Mitch McClenaghan was promoted up the order to keep things moving, his 17 off 7 balls seeing Howick to the brink before Rutvik Botadra and Walsh saw them over the line in a superblytimed chase.

Both sides will come away with points, an entertaining, up and down affair that had it all. ➤➤East Coast Bays 252 all out (S Langridge 101, M Ross 46; R Botadra 3-43, M McClenaghan 3-44) and 153/4 (K Seedall 62, V Raj 40, S Langridge 37*; K McKenzie 3-39) won first innings points but lost outright to Howick Pakuranga 170/9 dec (S Borland 31, A Morrison 73; L Delport 4-77) and 236/7 (B Walsh 99*, A Morrison 42, D Phillips 41; L Delport 3-105)

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Pakuranga eighth The Covic Open Golf Championship (Counties-Manukau Veterans Inter Club) attracted 110 entries to the Pukekohe Golf Club on Monday November 27.

Following a spell of fine weather the course played well with lots of run and this meant for some low scoring, especially by members of the home Pukekohe club whose team became the inaugural

winners of the Covic Championship Plate and Jug. Their best six player aggregate net score was 388 which is an average player score of 64.6 net or 7-under the course par of 72.

Second was Waiuku (398), third Clarks Beach (412), Onewhero (415), Maramarua (416), Hauraki (421), Wattle Downs (426), Pakuranga (428), Waikare (431), Awhitu (460) and Huntly (DNF).

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OPINION

Sam Cane silences the doubters H

aving completed 2017 with a grand finish to his season against France, Scotland and Wales, Sam Cane silenced the doubters who believed Ardie Savea or Matt Todd deserved the All Blacks test No 7 starting jersey ahead of him.

All three are gifted, with the speedy Savea particularly athletic and an attacking threat, especially when he comes off the bench. But none hit as hard in the tackle as the ruthless Cane who had his finest test last Sunday in the 33-18 defeat of Wales in Cardiff when he and Sam Whitelock were immense on defence.

Make no mistake, this was a test in which the All Blacks pack badly missed Brodie Retallick, Dane Coles and skipper Kieran Read, just as they have also missed several other key players who didn’t make the northern tour.

Consequently, winning no more than 35 per cent possession and territory against Wales and Scotland pointed to a weakness against teams who, like Ireland and England, deserve praise for closing the gap on the world champions.

The All Blacks no longer possess the invincible look they possessed for much of the past two years. But

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they retained their character and blooded some exciting young talent like Jordie Barrett and Damian McKenzie in 2017 who should serve them well in future years.

However none shone brighter than the fast and powerful 20-yearold left wing Rieko Ioane who made his test debut against Italy in 2016 and scored 10 tries this year.

That included scoring two of the five the All Blacks notched against Wales as well as setting up another for classy replacement centre Anton Lienert-Brown.

Such is Ioane’s enormous talent, few protested his elevation ahead of the prolific scoring Julian Savea during a season in which Nehe Milner Skudder and Waisake Naholo were world class performers on the right wing.

Sam Cane played what was possibly his finest test at the weekend against the Welsh.

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But for Beauden Barrett retaining his World Player of the Year status, Ioane might well have added that to his Breakthrough Player of the Year award.

While Barrett sometimes strug-

gled against the rush defence, he remained a key figure in the All Blacks’ success despite a disappointing drawn series against the British and Irish Lions.

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when he was sent off early for a dangerous no arms tackle, Sonny Bill Williams repaid the selectors’ faith with a much-improved performance on the northern tour, especially on defence.

It was also good to see LienertBrown take his chance so well with a polished all-round performance that reminded the selectors of his worth as Crotty’s midfield partner in 2016. Given more exposure Ngani Laumape might have done the same after scoring 16 tries in Super Rugby this year. As an attacking threat, he’s more like Ma’a Nonu than any of them.

Pleasing, too, to see exciting McKenzie display a more mature game at fullback against Wales although Ben Smith and Jordie Barrett look to be the country’s two best when they are available.

Meanwhile it was a shame referee Matt Cecchin didn’t seek a video replay to double check his decision not to award Andrew Fifita a try against 20-18 winners England which Tongan fans believed should have carried their team into the Rugby League World Cup final against Australia. But what a storming finish to a great Tongan campaign.

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Make a pamper pack: home make some sugar scrub, bath bomb, facemask or hair treatment and an eye pillow.

Gift your Christmas.

A new website called The Good Registry (www. thegoodregistry.com) allows you to give away your Christmas, so instead of buying a present for you, your friends and family can donate to a charity of your choice.

Variety will be one of these charities this Christmas.

Make a cocktail kit: gift the recipe and all ingredients for their favourite cocktail.

Build an age-appropriate discovery basket for a toddler: Fill it with different textures for little hands: think squishy, shiny, noisy, Pinterest is full of ideas!

If you’re a busy person, give the gift of time! Give a voucher for a special day out sometime in the future and set the date.

Variety has come up with a list of 20 gift ideas that take the emphasis off plastic gadgets. sanding) then gift away.

Give the gift of a new skill – pay for a class in pottery, cheese-making, photography, cake-decorating. Or if you’re super talented drummer, offer to teach.

Remember the neighbours!

Drop them over some baked good and a homemade card.

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Sponsor a Kiwi kid through Variety: $45 a month gives a child in New Zealand the basic essentials they would otherwise go without – warm clothes, school uniform, stationery.

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Create a video using clips taken throughout the year using a free online app like magisto.

Give a fruit tree or plant (even better, one cultivated from a cutting from your own garden).

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Set in 7 acres of heritage gardens, we have one of the most extensive collections of early colonial buildings and artefacts in New Zealand. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Come and have some good old fashioned fun with us!

Upcoming EvEnts christmas carols, Dec 9th 6pm-9pm Join in the 19th century festivities Special entry fee of $5 per person.

Annual summer picnic at the village, Jan 21st, 10am-4pm Come and meet the villagers, traditional games, crafts, school, baking & more.

Enjoy a leisurely coffee and home baking in a pioneer setting at our on site café. Gifts & souvenir shop for your Christmas shopping!

Howick Historical Village, Cnr Bells Rd & Lady Marie Dr, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga. Ph 576 9506. Open 7 days 10am-last entry 4pm.

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Help Kiwis in need

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ountdown and The Salvation Army have teamed up for their annual Countdown Food Rescue Christmas Appeal to help the growing number of New Zealanders for whom food is a wish list item this Christmas.

To launch the appeal, all 184 Countdown stores will each donate $500 worth of groceries to their local Salvation Army, contributing $92,000 of groceries to support The Salvation Army’s foodbanks nationally.

Customers can also make a food donation in specially marked trolleys in-store, or via The Foodbank Project online. Last year more than 674 trolleys full of food donated by customers were given to The Salvation Army, helping meet the needs of 17,000 families and individuals who seek help for food assistance at Christmas.

The Salvation Army’s national secretary for social services, Major Pamela Waugh, says a range of factors including the rising cost of living and cost of housing, as well as increased debt levels, contribute to Kiwis being in financial difficulty, particularly during the Christmas period.

“Demand for food parcels peaks during Christmas and it is an incredibly stressful time for those families and individuals struggling to make ends meet year-round, let alone during the festive season.

“We’re seeing significant increases in demand in regional areas around Otago, Marlborough and Northland, partly as a result of the downturn in the rural economy.

We’re also seeing increased demand among working people in areas such as Auckland’s North Shore, West Auckland and parts of South Auckland such as Pukekohe.”

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Demand in Christchurch is also rising again after a period of stability. “Thousands of New Zealanders come to us at Christmas simply for help to feed their families,” Major Waugh says, “While some people have luxury items on their Christmas wish lists, we need to remember the people who are just dreaming of a meal with their family. A food parcel with pantry staples and a few Christmas treats means the world to people in need and brings some joy during the festive season.”

James Walker, Countdown general manager corporate affairs, says the Food Rescue Christmas Appeal is a way for all 184 Countdown supermarkets to help people in need around their local community.

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Chocolate treats Chocolate Cubes (pictured in two sizes) 200gm at $29.95, 300gm at $39.95 They are gorgeous gifts for friends, colleagues and corporate.

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Festive events arrival SANTA’S

Saturday 25 November 9am - 12pm Town Square

Join us at the Town Square for a fun and festive Kiwiana themed party! Visit our website for more details.

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Perhaps you simply wish to avoid falling into stereotypical gender traps. In any case, here are seven suggestions that anyone can appreciate to help you get inspired!

blanket, a calendar, a notebook — if you opt for neutral colours and motifs, there are tons of useful gadgets to choose from for every personality type!

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A mouth-watering gift: fine chocolates, aromatic coffee, kettle corn, locally made jams — there’s a tasty treat out there for every palate!

A gender-neutral gift: a medical kit, a construction set, bath toys, a rattle, a stuffed animal, a ball — if you avoid gender-specific colours (like pink and blue), there are many toys available to please both girls and boys!

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A practical gift: a travel mug, a set of knives, a cozy

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Choose a story that can be enjoyed by all children, regardless of gender.

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A puzzle: animals, kids playing, cartoon characters — you’ll find a plethora of puzzles featuring genderneutral images.

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A board game: there are store shelves filled with board games for all ages, many of which are suitable for a large demographic, from kindergarteners to working adults.

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Botany Tots storytime are throwing a Christmas party! Come along and join in the FREE festive fun with stories, music, nibbles and face painting!

Five creative ways to celebrate Christmas Is your family filled with children or elderly relatives, making late-night celebrations an impractical choice?

Are you spending the holidays alone this year? Do you want to celebrate with your significant other, friends, family and in-laws, but are tired of running around from one party to the next?

Perhaps you’re just bored of the traditional family celebrations?

Here are five creative ways to celebrate Christmas a little differently this year:

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What’s more, you won’t have to hop from one party to the next!

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Trade in the traditional Christmas dinner for a day of volunteering with the family, and bring a smile to the faces of those who need it most.

There are plenty of local charities that would gladly accept the help!

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Take some personal time. If you’re alone for the holidays, or simply need some well-deserved downtime, treat yourself to a special day tailored to your preferences. Go for a massage, enjoy a gourmet dinner or lie down with a good book — the choice is yours!

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Be in to win prizes for Christmas It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas and the Times and a host of of wonderful retailers and specialist outlets have embraced the festive spirit and come up with some wonderful prizes for our lucky readers. Be in to win! ✦ Win with Cowell’s Pavlova The pavlova has been an iconic Kiwi dessert for decades and Cowell’s has been making pavlovas for almost as long. Using the same secret recipe and the finest ingredients, Cowell’s deliver a quality, consistent product. The Times has a dozen Cowell’s Genuine Pavlovas to give away to 12 lucky readers.

✦ Win with the Howick Historical Village Here’s a chance for two lucky families to win a family pass each to the Howick Historical Village where live days bring the village to life with different village characters and activities. Explore the Fencible settlement and heritage gardens on the 7-acre site, walk inside the historic schools, villages, church, and general store, treat yourself in the café.

✦ Win with Bin Inn Suitable for every taste, Bin Inn has quality foodie ranges.

Bringing glad tidings, sensational offerings and inspirational gifts for the holiday season, we have two $50 vouchers to give away.

✦ Win with Hellers From sausages to ham, you couldn’t ask for more! The Times has five $20 Hellers vouchers to give away to five lucky readers to spend at the Hellers factory shop.

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Sending Love: Christmas cards for lonely elderly

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hristmas is a time for family – but for many living among us, particularly the elderly, loneliness can run rampant.

It’s a time of year when it never hurts to spread a little extra festive cheer and an act of kindness from an Auckland mother and her young son has now spread nationwide.

Hannah Rodgers initiated a ‘100 Days of Kindness’ challenge with her five-yearold son where they attempted to do something consciously kind every day for 100 days.

“One day I said to him ‘what are you going to do to be kind?’ and he said ‘I don’t have any money to be kind’ and that just broke my heart a little bit.

“I wanted to teach him that that’s not what kindness is.”

Last week, Rodgers and her son decided to write one card a day to someone who is lonely in a rest home who may not usually get many cards.

Rodgers posted the idea on her local Facebook community page where she was inundated with people who wanted to be involved.

“It was just an overwhelming response and just got bigger and bigger. Lots of people have jumped on board [and] I’m just overwhelmed with how many people have wanted to do it and the sense of community it’s brought out,” said Rodgers.

Last Friday [November 17], Rodgers set up the sendinglove.co.nz website.

Since then, it’s had more than 1000 unique visitors with the Facebook group consisting of nearly 600 people hoping to be

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The idea is to have as many drop boxes as possible set up at public locations across the country where people can contribute their own festive greeting cards which will then be delivered to as many rest home residents as possible in time for Christmas.

So far, drop boxes have sprung up as far south as Southland and as far north as Whangarei, with offers of help ranging from creating a drop box to sorting and delivering the cards.

Rodgers said it’s a great way to teach kids about kindness.

“It’s a great simple thing that kids can do to gain awareness around looking after people in our community and being aware of loneliness that quite often we don’t see.

“It’s also about having an impact on someone. It’s something quite easy to do but can make someone feel like they’re not forgotten.”

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through the use of comparing the data, Top Trumps makes it easy for kids to learn and have fun at the same time. There’s also a range of special editions such as Animals, Wonders of the World, Sports Cars, Dinosaurs and more! Suitable for ages 5+. RPR $10. ✦ Star Wars Top Trumps Quiz – The quiz game with a twist that will take you to a galaxy far, far away. Prepare to outsmart your opponents and discover new exciting facts. Conquer 500 puzzling questions and prove that you are a force to be reckoned with. Suitable for ages 8 +.RPR $20. ✦ Marvel Match – Play with your favourite Marvel characters in this crazy cube game.

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BE IN TO WIN! The Times has four of the above games to give away.

To enter write your name, address, email, daytime phone number and the game you would like to win on the back of an envelope.

Send it to Winning Moves Giveaway, Times Newspapers, PO Box 259243, Botany 2163 or enter online at www.times.co.nz by Tuesday December 5.

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Three more sleeps!

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here was a buzz of excitement as Rotarians from local Rotary Clubs got together last weekend for a Howick Santa Parade working

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Armed with scissors, marker pens, fabric, decorations and plenty of enthusiasm, Rotarians from the Rotary Clubs of Somerville, Auckland South, Half Moon Bay, Pakuranga, Howick and Botany East Tamaki got together at the Pakuranga Sailing Club to prepare for the parade.

“This year we are celebrating the diverse cultures that make up Rotary

flags that will represent the many nations that Rotary is present in.

“Wayne Barnes from Pakuranga Rotary was instrumental in us getting the Pakuranga Sailing Club for the working bee.

“The Rotary Club of Auckland South brought along heaps of Chinese decorations and now it is time to put on the final finishing touches for the Santa’s Parade to be held on December 3.”

in south east Auckland,” says Andrew Harvey, president of Somerville Rotary Club.

“Christmas is more or less upon us and now we have one week to finalise the Rotary entry into the santa parade,” he says.

“Jan Botherway, wife of Rotarian Colin Botherway, has been flat out making decorations and dressing a Christmas tree. Jan’s creativity and inspiration is at the heart of our display.

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Santa parade organiser bids farewell The long-time organiser of the iconic Howick Santa Parade is leaving the position she has held for more than a decade.

Emma Smith, the circulation manager at the Times, has confirmed this weekend’s parade Emma Smith is her last. Emma, daughter of Times managing director Reay Neben, confesses that the decision has been a difficult one to make.

“It’s been wonderful. Every year the parade has grown in size and that has to be one of my biggest achievements,” she says.

“When I started we had 25 groups take part and this year we have 50.”

There’s a lot of work that goes into organising such a large community event and Emma starts organising it in March each year.

There are funding applications to submit to the local board and the event application to submit to council.

“It’s a lot of paper work but it needs to be done. It’s at this time we also have to book in all our contractors,” she says.

“Due to the amount of parades taking part in Auckland, it’s important we book them early. I have to also confirm with our sponsors that they are happy to support the parade again.

“Without our sponsors and contractors the parade wouldn’t happen. They play a crucial role and we are always very grateful for their support each year.”Emma has been organising the parade for 11 years.

“I’ve had to make the very difficult decision to hang up my organising shoes after this year’s parade,” says Emma.

“It’s been part of my life for such a long time and I’ve loved being able to provide our community with such a wonderful community event. But, with my work commitments it’s become too much.

“I’m a volunteer and I’ve been very fortunate that my employers, Times Newspapers, allow me to organise the parade in their time. They are huge supporters of the parade and our community.”

The parade has been part of the community for more than 30 years and it’s now Emma’s job to find someone to take over the reins.

“I’m confident that I will find someone who is as passionate about our community as I am though. So don’t panic, the parade will continue,” says Emma.

There are so many highlights upon which to reflect. “I love that we have so many local primary schools now taking part,” she says.

“When I started there were two and over the years, more have decided to take part.

This year we have a total of six primary schools registered. Another highlight has to be the amount of effort groups go to. The quality of the floats is amazing and I know a huge amount of time, effort and money is spent putting together the floats.

For a community parade, she is very proud of the effort made. “But, the biggest highlight for me has to be the support the parade has from our whole community,” Emma says.

“I grew up in Howick and even though I now live in Pukekohe, Howick still holds a very special place in my heart. To see so many people take part in the parade and turn up to watch, it makes me so proud. It’s the looks on the kids’ faces that makes all the work worthwhile.”

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Duck leg confit with Orange and rosemary garlic mashed potatoes chicken legs Brace yourself for the perfect blend of flavours: garlicky mashed potatoes, rich duck confit and a sweet, fruity sauce. You’ll definitely be asking for seconds.

Tender and succulent with a slight hint of citrus, this surprising dish is a guaranteed hit with your guests.

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Servings: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients ✦ 1 head of garlic ✦ 1 tbsp vegetable oil ✦ 4 confit duck legs (found at some supermarkets, specialist stores or butchers) ✦ 8 red potatoes, washed, diced, skin on ✦ 1/2 cup butter ✦ 1/3 cup cream ✦ Salt and pepper, to taste For the sauce ✦ 1 small shallot, finely chopped ✦ 2 tbsp jam, your choice ✦ 2 tbsp maple syrup ✦ Salt, to taste

Directions Heat oven according to duck leg package directions. Trim top off head of garlic to expose tops of cloves. Place garlic on a square sheet of foil and drizzle with vegetable oil. Wrap garlic, seal pouch and place it in oven. Put duck legs in a shallow

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dish then place in oven with garlic for 20-25 mins. Boil potatoes in salted water for about 10 mins or until soft. Drain.

Remove garlic from oven, open foil and let cool. Add butter and cream to potatoes and beat until they become smooth and creamy. Press garlic with fingers to remove centre cloves (they should be a nice golden hue and a paste-like consistency; crush if needed). Add to potatoes, mix well, and season with salt and pepper.

Remove duck legs from oven. In a small saucepan, use 2-3 tbsp of duck fat to sauté the shallots for a few minutes without browning them. Add jam and maple syrup.

Mix well and salt.

Serve with green vegetables or a salad.

Ingredients ✦ 1 tbsp butter ✦ 3 tbsp olive oil ✦ 4 big chicken legs ✦ 2 onions, finely chopped ✦ 1 tsp curry powder ✦ 3 tbsp maple syrup ✦ 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped ✦ 2 rosemary twigs ✦ 1 cup chicken broth ✦ 2 oranges, peeled (remove pith) and quartered

✦ Salt and pepper, to taste ✦ Thinly sliced oranges, to serve Directions Heat oven to 180°C. Melt butter in a large casserole. Add oil and brown chicken legs for about 5 minutes each side. Once golden, remove chicken from casserole and add onions, curry powder and maple syrup. Mix well and cook on low heat for a few minutes.

Put chicken back in casserole, add

garlic, rosemary, broth and quartered oranges. Add salt and pepper. Mix well.

Cover and put in oven for 90 minutes.

Stir occasionally, basting the chicken legs with the broth.

Serve on thinly sliced oranges and drizzle with cooking juices.

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