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Pet therapy

Everyone just loves Tyson

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hen an adorable Papillon-cross pooch goes on tour throughout the rooms of a home for older people, hearts glow and even the quietest resident breaks out a grin.

Pet therapy is a regular event at residential care facilities but the folks at Ambridge Rose Manor are treated to a visit from a television star.

Each week, Tyson the rescue dog pitter-pats his way into the Pakuranga private hospital and rest home with his dedicated guardian Catherine Luke.

This woman has connections – her brother is Mark Vette the human star of the television show Purina Pound Pups to Dog Stars, where Tyson featured in 2015.

It’s hard to believe the

golden ball of fur came from difficult beginnings and he spent much of his time wandering the streets.

At nine months old, he was punished by his original owners for wandering away from his home and when he ran away a second time, Tyson ended up in the dog pound.

Tyson was aggressive and streetwise, which meant he could not be re-homed with a family and he was one day away from being put down when Mark entered the pound.

“Mark said he looked like a toilet brush,” says Mrs Luke.

“But he was gorgeous and full of personality, so Mark adopted him on the show.”

Now three years old, Tyson has gone from strength to strength.

“He started out very nerv-

ous and now he loves all the cuddles and attention he gets.

“His favourite food is chicken and he loves playing with his rat toy and ball.”

Catherine and Tyson visit Ambridge Rose Manor as well as Ambridge Rose Villa once a week to carry out the pet therapy and Catherine also takes a colouring class.

Their visits started in 2015 when Catherine’s own father was a resident at Ambridge Rose Manor.

“I saw how everyone fell in love with Tyson and how much joy he gave the residents, so even after my father sadly passed away, I continued with my visits.”

“As for colouring, it’s an adult habit I have enjoyed for years and years and the residents have lots of fun, too.”

Catherine Luke and Tyson the rescue dog.

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Cash or card? How about Bitcoin?

■■By Kelly Teed It’s long been associated with illegal activity and the dark net, but now one local restaurant is bringing Bitcoin into the light.

Porterhouse Grill in Pakuranga is now offering the digital currency as a payment option, along with more traditional options such as cash and card.

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency which works worldwide without attachments to any traditional bank and payments cannot be traced.

The anonymity of it has led to the currency gaining popularity with criminal activity online but Porterhouse Grill owner Adrian Loy says that’s an outdated association.

He says if the Bitcoin trend continues to grow upwards – which he says it should - they’ll see more people using the method.

Porterhouse Grill implemented the system last week and is yet to receive a Bitcoin payment but Loy believes it will catch on.

He says it’s a case of if you

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REAL ESTATE

Fuel Tax will punish motorists

Development causes a stir ■ BY FARIDA MASTER

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown is concerned with the news last week that Auckland Council is considering a budget that would increase rates and introduce a 11.5 cent regional fuel tax.

“An increase in rates combined with a new fuel tax is only going to result in Pakuranga residents paying more money out of their pocket for zero gain,” said Mr Brown.

“Pakuranga’s transport needs will not benefit from increased rates and tax intake so Simeon Brown the question needs to be asked, what are we paying for? We shouldn’t be made to pay for trams on Dominion Road that we’ll never use.”

Instead of keeping costs down as he promised to do, Mayor Phil Goff is instead relying on the Labour Government to provide him with what amounts to a taxpayer bailout, to force more costs upon Aucklanders where the majority will see no increase in service, he said.

“It’s disappointing to see that the apparent view of both Government and Council right now is to tax more for less benefit to taxpayers, and I’ll continue to speak up on transport until Pakuranga residents are getting a fair go.”

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round 16.38 hectares of prime property is earmarked for immediate development and it has upset a lot of Beachlands residents.

Located at 109 Beachlands Road, the site within the Beachlands Village Avenues Plan Change 30 area is adjacent to the commercial zone containing the Countdown supermarket and the recently built Pohutukawa Shopping Centre.

In accordance with the Auckland Unitary Plan, the site is zoned Residential Single House Zone, Beachlands 1 Precinct – under the Plan Change and a scheme plan has determined up to 100 lots may be produced although through further consents, there may be the potential to “provide more yield and enhance the value”, says the New Zealand Southeby’s International Realty website promoting the property.

“A natural elevation of the property allows for some sites to acquire stunning panoramic views with both sea and urban outlooks,” the site says.

The property is to be sold by tender (closes December 7), has caused an uproar in the Beachlands community. Locals believe the site is an ideal location for a much-needed high school or an intermediate school or retirement village and feel let down that Auckland Council has zoned it residential.

Heated discussions on a community website suggest nearly 1000 students are bussing it to Howick

public amenities,” he concedes.

Andrew Bayly, MP for Hunua, says nothing much can be done if the land is owned privately.

“You can’t tell people what should be done with their property. It’s not our job to tell someone who owns a private property to put up a school or force them to build a retirement village.”

About residents wanting a new school in Beachlands he says, “This is a long-running issue and though I have been pushing for a new school for the last couple of years, we can’t have a one unless there is a consistent and continuous growth in population. “There have been three new secondary schools established and 10 new classrooms added to Beachlands School to accommodate more students.”

lack of maintenance either. “ Real estate agent Paul Hebditch of New Zealand Southeby’s International Realty who is promoting the property says the council-driven plan change has zoned the property as residential.

“The land is over 16 hectares and there is public space allocated for a recreation reserve. In the scheme plan drawn up by engineers, there are 100 lots of residential sections, sized 800-1000 square meters.”

Mr Hebditch says that with the land being zoned residential, there could be a provision for a school if the Ministry of Education deems it fit. “A retirement village can also be put up in a residential zone,” he says.

“This is a desirable piece of land and there is a good public rationale in the community desiring good

from the coast. More houses means more revenue for the council without having to do anything, say locals.

“A retirement village would be ideal, so the older generation of Beachlands, don’t have to leave the village they most probably grew up in,” says one of the residents.

Another post says: “They are already squeezing two classes in the library at Beachlands School owing to not enough space and new residences aren’t being zoned for Beachlands cos they can’t fit them in by all accounts. Crazy situation. New schools for all ages needed to handle the growth. Not more houses.”

There are concerns about the two-lane road to Beachlands. “Still have a two lane road, yet traffic has more than doubled! Not to mention

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HERITAGE

Start at the beginning Howick last month celebrated its 170th birthday. Today we begin a column penned

by Alan La Roche which will run for the year and guide us nicely toward the district’s 175th anniversary celebrations. Alan is on the Board of The Howick and Districts Historical Society Inc and works as a volunteer at the Howick Historical Village about four days a week. The title of Howick Historian was conferred on him by the Manukau City Council and Howick and Districts Historical Society.

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n the 15th November 1847, 170 years ago, the first settlers arrived at Waipaparoa –Howick Beach. They were members of the Royal New Zealand Fencible Corps, called Pensioners in their day, but we call them Fencibles.

There were three sailing-ships that brought these retired soldier-settlers who would settle in Howick.

They were the Minerva, the Sir Robert Sale and the Sir George Seymour from Britain to Auckland Harbour.

After the war in Northland the Governor needed troops to protect Auckland. Fencibles, retired soldiers, were much cheaper than regular soldiers.

The first ship to arrive in Auckland harbour was the Minerva from Gravesend, London in a 95 day “good voyage” without stopping arriving on October 8, 1847. There were no complaints about the food, water, the accommodation, or the crew.

There was a doctor on each ship; on the Minerva one woman and six children died but six children were born. The doctor was paid 10/- for every passenger who arrived alive at the destination. They were allowed to go ashore in Auckland town to buy fresh fruit, bread and liquor. But they were idle, with handy hotels

Historian Alan La Roche addresses guests at Howick’s 170th anniversary celebrations at the Howick Club last month.

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ANNIVERSARY HOWICK and often got drunk because they had to wait six weeks before the Governor decided where to place the settlement.

There was not enough Crown Land available close to Auckland.

He considered the Bay of Islands, Mahurangi, and even a Cook Strait

settlement but he finally chose Howick on land that was taken off Maori (unpaid) under the care of William Fairburn and the Church Missionary Society. But Governor Grey was able to sell land around Howick for inflated profits that paid for the Fencible immigration scheme as well as money for Auckland’s roads.

The Victoria, the Government brig came alongside in Auckland harbour to load on November 15. The ships name brought back memories for the Fencibles. Many had attended the 19-year-old Queen Victoria’s Coronation with their regiments nine years earlier.

On October 18, only four weeks earlier, Major George Grey, Bishop Selwyn, Major Richmond [the Brigade Major], and Felton Mathew, the Surveyor General, all swam their horses over the Tamaki River and rode over to Howick bay where they decided on the site for a Fencible settlement.

Felton Mathew had surveyed Pakuranga and Howick in 1843 and farms were available for one pound an acre then. The price of farmland in Howick and Pakuranga increased dramatically as soon the settlement of Howick started in 1847 and continues today.

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Gay speech goes viral

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ormer Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson is “honoured and flattered” his famous speech in 2013 supporting gay marriage has again gone viral.

Mr Williamson, who this year took up the job of New Zealand ConsulGeneral to the United States, joked in his valedictory speech in Parliament four years ago about claims of a gay onslaught and an enormous gay rainbow over his electorate has been viewed millions of times on social media.

The speech went viral in Japan after it was reposted on Twitter a fortnight ago.

Some cities in Japan recognise gay partnerships, but same-sex marriage remains illegal in the country.

Footage of the speech resurfaced in response to recent comments suggesting that gay partners of state guests should not be allowed to dine with the Emperor or Empress of Japan.

Williamson, who turned 66 in

March and held the Pakuranga seat for 30 years, told the Times: “It all came as a bolt from the blue to me. My Twitter account just one day went crazy and I had no idea why.”

He believed his gay marriage speech had been completely forgotten.

“However marriage equality is currently being debated in Japan and a number of people there were referring to my speech as part of the debate,” the former National cabinet minister said.

“They thought my speech was the best they had heard for summarising the issue.

“I guess the really amazing aspect to me centres around a nation of quite different culture and different language that still finds the content of my gay marriage speech value.

“So I’m surprised but also very honoured and flattered that my speech was seen to be of such value.”

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Auckland Council

Splash Pad shut down ■■By Therese Henkin

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ix days after its official opening, Pakuranga’s new splash pad is now closed.

The temporary closure at Lloyd Elsmore Pool and Leisure Centre follows safety concerns from parents over children slipping.

“Until we investigate further, we’re unable to say exactly why the surface isn’t performing up to our expectations and appears to be more slippery than other splash pads throughout the region,” says Auckland Council head of recreation, Rob McGee. “We have not received any incident reports relating to this new facility; however we have observed some behaviour relating to the surface that we’re not 100 per cent comfortable with.”

McGee says the splash pad might need repainting which would keep it out of action for a few days.

The splash pad, which was delivered through a partnership between Auckland Council and ANZ, was officially launched last Wednesday.

Seven-year-old Olivia Morfett and her classmates from Macleans Primary School were the first to make a splash in the new facility featuring sprinklers, mist sprayers and fountains.

Olivia, who was one of the Auckland Council and ANZ ‘Design a Rashie’ competition winners says she felt lucky to be able to bring her classmates to the opening and squealed with excitement as it was switched on.

“I can’t wait to tell all my other friends that aren’t in my class about the [splash pad] and come here in the holidays for play dates,” she says.

Howick local Board chairperson David Collings also joined in the fun by running into the splash pad alongside the students – in his suit.

The opening ceremony was also celebrated by representatives from Auckland Council and ANZ, including Mayor Phil Goff and ANZ retail and Business Banking Managing Director Antonia Watson, as well as kaumatua.

Mayor Phil Goff says the two new splash pads are a win for Auckland families, offering kids a safe and active way to have fun this summer.

“The new splash pads are a fantastic addition to the local communities and will be a hit over the coming warmer months.

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Local Board chair David Collings joins in.

Macleans Primary students enjoy the new facility.

Mayor Phil Goff and competition winner Olivia Morfett switch on the splash pad.

They are designed to get Aucklander’s active with their families to enhance health and wellbeing and bring communities together.”

Ms Watson says ANZ’s investment in the splash pads is in line with the bank’s strategic partnership with the council to make Auckland a great place to live.

“As New Zealand’s largest bank, we are always looking for new ways to give back to the local com-

munities.

“Auckland is growing rapidly and we are pleased to help develop more public shared spaces, so children and families can enjoy time together,” Watson says.

McGee says they are working through identifying and resolving the issue as quickly as possible so the splash pad is back up and running for the community to enjoy over Christmas.

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A local tutor just delivered a tourism workshop in Japan.

The Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa, Japan recently invited Takeyuki Morita, a tutor from International Travel College (ITC), Botany branch, to share his knowledge about New Zealand’s thriving tourism industry.

The Pakuranga resident, who is originally from Okinawa, spoke about the history and challenges New Zealand Tourism has faced before it became the country’s top export earner.

Takeyuki delivered a workshop on cross-cultural communication in business management and sustainable tourism management during his international marketing trip organised by Education New Zealand.

“Okinawa is keen to develop their tourism industry,” says Takeyuki.

Members of the Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau first visited ITC during a recent trip to New Zealand.

“They were so impressed with the Level 3 and 4 education which is interactive, practical and customer focussed that they were keen to learn more about it.”

ITC also has a custom-built Airport Training Centre on its premises, complete with aircraft seats, a check-in lounge and security and customs, and a paging system that gives students an opportunity to experience a real job environment.

“At ITC, we have many staff members who are very experienced in cross-cultural communication and management, since Auckland is such a multicultural city. It’s not the same in Okinawa.

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dent brings to the tourism industry is so valuable.”

Takeyuki says he delivered the workshop in ‘Kiwi style’ – that is to say, a relaxed format where the lecturer facilitates discussion so that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to the knowledge shared.

His visit was covered by two local newspapers and a prime television channel.

“This workshop marked the first time that a lecturer outside Japan was invited to Okinawa, so it was big news for the city, which has a population of approximately 1.5 million,” Takeyuki says.

He will be returning to Okinawa from January 15-18 to host workshops in Nago City and Tokushiki Island known for its coral and scuba diving.

Co-owner and marketing director ITC, Claire Huxley, says she is very proud to have Takeyuki as a team member who is being acknowledged internationally.

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OPINION

Fees-free policy a shambles T

he new government’s policy to provide the first year of tertiary education for free is a missed opportunity to make a real difference in our country’s education system. It is solving a problem that doesn’t exist.

The main argument Labour has put forward to support this policy is

that it will help those who see the cost of tertiary education as a barrier to entry, but then admit they only expect enrolments to increase by around 3 per cent. When you consider that we already have interest-free student loans available to all students, who in many cases are able to pay them off

within a few years of graduating, a further subsidy like this is unnecessary and poor value for money.

The New Zealand taxpayer already subsidises the cost of tertiary study by around 80 per cent, and National believes we should instead be investing any extra money into improving the quality of our providers. Taxpayers rightly expect a return on their already huge investment in tertiary education, so why not focus on the quality of outcome?

It’s also concerning to note that in the criteria outlined this week, a lot of fees-free study options will include what are essentially taxpayer-funded hobbies. The government’s policy will include things like diplomas in golf and commercial skydiving, and there will be no incentive or obligation for students to study or pass any course. Why not have the policy apply to the last year of study, or include requirements to pass and attend a secondyear?

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To celebrate and to thank its customers for their support the supermarket decided to give away three grocery grabs.

Customers had to simply ‘like’ the New World Howick Facebook Page to be into win.

Three locals were drawn as the winners - Jeanette Judd from Buckland Beach, Vikki Neville from Maraetai and Linda McLeod from Eastern Beach.

The grocery grabs took place on Saturday December 2 where the contestants got

three minutes to run around the store with a trolley and fill it up with as many items as they could.

“My car was just broken into last week and to win this sort of prize at this time of year is amazing,” a teary Vikki told New World Howick when she was told she had just won.

Jeannette was elated as well. “There are 18 of us going away for Christmas. My kids grandkids and the whole family so this has been a blessing” Customer service manager Mazz Mitchell said the grocery grabs were a great success.

This is particularly worrying when you remember that hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders who never had the benefit of tertiary education will now pay more of their hard-earned tax dollars to support those who do. With no costs, obligations, or penalties involved for new students, there is no guarantee of any outcome that will add value to our economy or workforce.

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Hundreds of South Auckland children swam, cycled and ran their way to the finish line as part of the Sanitarium WeetBix Kids TRYathlon. The popular kids’ event for children from 7-15 was held at Mountfort Park, Manurewa on December 6. The very first event, in 1992, saw just 800 entrants; while numbers for the 2016/17 TRYathlon series saw close to 30,000. The Sanitarium WeetBix Kids TRYathlon events are running throughout New Zealand from December 3, until April8, 2018.

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Mellons Bay Road resident David Mallowes helped start a petition to fight for traffic calming measures to be introduced, following three crashes in eight days. Photo Therese Henkin

of any personal inconvenience it may cause.

Mallowes says the response from local police has been positive and says they have been proactive in policing the streets in the area.

In a letter to Mallowes, Inspector Wendy Spiller outlined the safety concerns for Mellons Bay Road and outlined the police’s support for the community residents’ concerns.

People’s Choice Art Awards 2017 student winners (from left, first row) Lindee Wong (teacher), Hannah Obbes, Christabella Sugiharto, Alena Elmore, Courtney Burchell, Zara Macfarlane, Monique Kinnear, Mariana VanDerMolen; (second row) Lydia Jackson, Olivia Wypych, Kayla Hallows and Ethan Stonehouse.

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Not just a house of books Proving that a library is more than just a building that houses books and data, last week Botany Library in conjunction with Elim Christian College conducted a prize giving ceremony to award the 2017 student winners of the People’s Choice Art Awards, exhibited at the library for around two weeks.

This art exhibition, showcasing student work from Year 7-13 was arranged in response to Botany Library’s community involvement initiative.

With a keen desire to be a centre for community engagement and enrichment, Botany Library spearheaded an enterprise to bring art from neighbouring schools into the space.

As the second school to accept the library’s invitation, Elim Christian College embraced the idea by encouraging viewers to respond to the students’ artwork and vote for their favourite in each of the three

Left to right, Udya Andrahennadige, Mariana Van Der Molen, Jolene Misilei, Margaret Lay, Lindee Wong, Ashleigh Booysen and Katrina Bungard. Photos supplied

categories.

The first-place results of this voting were: Intermediate category: Kayla Hallows/ Painting; Secondary Junior: Hannah Obbes/ Drawing; Secondary Senior: Zara Macfarlane/ Painting.

Second, third and highly commended awards were also given.

The exhibition will remain at Botany Library for the rest of the week for the public to see the results, and put in bids for any of the artwork up for sale.

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he residents of Mellons Bay Road are one step closer to making their street safer.

Sparked by three crashes in eight days, long-time resident David Mallowes joined forces with some of his neighbours to put together a petition asking Auckland Transport (AT) for a traffic review.

“This year alone we have experienced at least 10 car write offs, numerous other cars damaged, a power pole and a transformer demolished, and another transformer seriously damaged,” Mallowes says in a letter to the Howick Local Board.

“Recently two elderly pedestrians on the footpath were nearly killed,” he says.

A total of 188 households took part in the petition and 213 residents signed, asking AT to complete a traffic review and look at improving safety by reducing speeding and reckless driving along Mellons Bay Road.

The petition showed 100 per cent support from residents, many of whom recounted numerous high speed crashes over the years.

The petition also indicated that 98 per cent of the signatories agree that should speed bumps be part of the solution, they will support the safety measure regardless

“We would welcome the opportunity to work together with the community and Auckland Transport to look at options in terms of safety enhancements and to reduce the speed on Mellons Bay Road,” she says.

The petition has since been presented to the Howick Local Board

by Mallowes and fellow resident Paula Kappeli.

The request for the board to push for a traffic review and prioritise solutions recommended by AT was met with a positive response from board members.

Mallowes says the matter is now in the hands of AT and says conversations with AT have been positive.

“The resurfacing work on Mellons Bay Road has prevented useful traffic counts which are essential for AT engineers to analyse what is going wrong,” he says.

“Roadwork is ongoing for some time yet, and then is Christmas, followed by school back in February. Traffic counts will be in February, a shame that more crashes will happen in the meantime, but understandable.”

Once AT have an engineering safety report needed to make recommendation of solutions to the traffic problems, Mallowes says they can move forward with encouraging the local board to prioritise the safety improvements on Mellons Bay Road.

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Sun shines on Santa’s show The sun once again shone bright for the annual Howick Santa Parade on Sunday. More than 50 floats took part in the community event of the year as thousands of spectators basked in the glorious sunshine.

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ong-time parade organiser and Times circulation manager Emma Smith, who is now passing on the reins of the parade, said her time in charge has been an honour.

“I’d like to thank the local community for their support over the past 11 years.

The parade wouldn’t be as wonderful as it is without their involvement. The amount of groups who take part each year is amazing and the effort they make is outstanding,” she said.

“I need to thank all our volunteers from Times Newspapers for their help over the years on parade day and for all the work they do behind the scenes.

“I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all our other sponsors. With-

out them the parade wouldn’t happen.

So thank you, and long may their support continue.”

Howick Santa Parade 2017 Float Winners, as judged by Times managing director Reay Neben and Howick Local Board member Adele White. ➤➤Best Float of the Day: Star of the Sea, Nativity Pacifica ➤➤Best Pre-School: Howick Baptist Kindy ➤➤Best School: Mellons Bay Primary, Dr Seuss theme / Howick Primary, Gingerbread House ➤➤Special Acknowledgement walking groups: Combined Rotary / Pakuranga Chinese / Taylor’s Dance Group Times photos Wayne Martin

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➤ Community notices 60s Up Our next meeting is on December 12 at Te tuhi Art Centre at 9.30am.

We will be entertained by our share Christmas lunch, members to bring a plate. First meeting in the New year will be in February and first outing will be to lavender farms at Waiuku. $35. Phone Bonnie 273-7538, Maureen 576-7661.

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Howick Choir Come along and join Howick Choir on Wednesday evenings 7:15pm-9:15pm during school term time, Owairoa Primary School, School Hall, 85 Nelson St, Howick, fee $100 per term. Our choir is non-auditioned and open to all ages from 16+. A great way to meet new people, sing your heart out and have some fun.

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Cello recital Christmas Cello Recital

Pakuranga Library, Saturday, December 9, 1.30pm. Local cellist Irina Getman and one of her students will be performing a selection of Christmas carols and popular tunes for cello duo. Everyone welcome.

Christmas Workshop Come celebrate a Polish Christmas with stories, traditions and make decorations using paper and wool. $8 per person. On Sunday, December 10 from 2-4pm.

Bookings phone 533-3530. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

Teacher session Come and see what the Polish Museum has to offer your class.

Free teacher orientation. Tuesday December 12, 2pm-3pm. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. Ph 533-3530.

Howick Orchid Society The last meeting for the year will be held in the Fencible Lounge Uxbridge Rd at 1.30pm on Sunday December 10. It will be a time mainly to socialise as there is no speaker this month. Please bring your plants for display. There will be a feast at the conclusion of events. Visitors welcome, entry $5. Phone Anton 537-1251.

Christmas meeting

Howick Horticultural Society’s next meeting is on Thursday December 14 at 10.30am, Haseler Hall, All Saint’s Church, Selwyn Road, Howick followed by a shared lunch (please bring a

small plate). Our speaker Is Jacqui Knight from the MBNZT. Members please note there will be a sweet pea competition and a Christmas table decoration competition, so remember to bring a entry. There will also be a raffle, trading table and library.. Visitors welcome. Phone 535-4769.

Classy crafts Indoor market on Saturday, December 16 inside All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook St, Howick, 9am-1pm. A wide range of quality NZ-made crafts ideal for Christmas gifts - jewellery, denim bags, homewares, novelties; children’s clothing, books & toys. We wish our supporters a very Happy Christmas. Phone Ruth 535-7513.

Community meeting

Botany, Ormiston and Flat Bush community meeting hosted by MECOSS. This is our last meeting for 2017. It’s an opportunity for like-minded and communitybased people/ organisations to learn, to ask questions and to network with others. Guest speaker: Dr Byron Kemp BSc. Chiro MNZCA, date: Wednesday, December 13, time: 10:30am to 12 noon. New venue: All Saints’ Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick.

Light refreshments available.

Five minute speaking spots available. Please email lindsay.upton@ mecoss.org.nz to register your speaking spot.

This is a free community noticeboard for non-profit groups. Please email notices to bot@times.co.nz. While every effort is made to run the notices, volume and space restrictions may mean events may not run. Where publication of a notice is time-critical, groups should consider paying for a classified advertisement to ensure placement.

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water safety

Jellyfish stings reported at local beaches Auckland Council is warning swimmers to exercise caution following reports of jellyfish at some local beaches this month.

“Several members of the public have reported having been stung by jellyfish at Maraetai Beach, Eastern Beach and Mellons Bay recently, and we advise the public to avoid swimming at these beaches for the time being,” says the council’s regional environmental control manager, Marcus Herrmann.

“Swimmers should keep an eye out for jellyfish when at the beach. If they are present, we recommend finding an alternative swimming location for the day.

“We also recommend that parents closely monitor their children and pets near the water at these beaches to ensure their safety,” he says.

Medical advice

The Auckland Regional Public Health Service says most jellyfish stings in New Zealand are not serious and, if given prompt first aid, people are not likely to develop significant symptoms.

Symptoms of jellyfish stings include immediate intense pain, with burning and itching at the site of the sting.

The sting often appears as a welt with surrounding redness. In rare cases, victims can develop symptoms such as breathing difficulty or loss of consciousness.

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Project includes child care, cafe, apartments T

he developers who transformed the historic Guy Homestead into a farmthemed child care centre are behind a new venture in Howick.

JP Singh and business partner Kuljeet Singh took 15 months to complete the restoration and building of Piccolo Park Early Learning Centre on Ti Rakau Drive.

It was opened in 2015.

Over a combined building industry career of more than 40 years, they have successfully set up more than 30 childcare centres around Auckland and Christchurch.

Their new project is positioned on the corner of Ridge Road and Nelson Street, a 1710 sq m site on two freehold titles. It will comprise a new purpose-built childcare facility, cafe and four residential apartments. The planned complex at 110 Ridge Road and 12 Nelson Street is being marketed by Shoneet Chand and Kris Ongley of Colliers International for sale by deadline private treaty at 4pm on December 6 unless sold prior.

“The childcare centre is licensed for 110 children and leased to proven operators Bright Beginnings who will also lease the cafe,”

said Chand.

“Four three-bedroom apartments will sit above the cafe and provide the new owner with a residential income stream to diversify the investment.

“This multi-use investment is perfectly positioned to be a n excellent long-term investment.”

“The tenant will be Nikiraj Educare Limited trading as Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre, a very well-regarded operator in the industry,” Chand said.

Directors Rajender and Nikita Kohli have centres at Glendowie, Panmure and Mt Roskill.

poverty doesn’t take a break at christMAS Life hasn’t been easy for the Collins family. While their neighbours were making plans to celebrate Christmas, the Collinses were worrying about how they could get through the week.

The cupboards were empty, the bills piling up and they were close to losing their home due to rent arrears. When the family received an eviction notice they knew they needed help, so they turned to their local Salvation Army.

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As well as the sponsors, many local organisations will be involved in the 2018 show.

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lans are now advanced for the third annual Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show to be held on Pakuranga’s Lloyd Elsmore Park on Sunday March 4, near the Howick Historical Village.

Following the huge success of the second event this year which attracted more than 650 classic cars and motorcycles, event chairman Rev Dr Richard Waugh is bullish about next year’s fixture.

“We are expecting more than 750 classic cars and motorcycles, and likely more than 10,000 people,” he said.

“We are the only large car show in New Zealand to offer free entry and this is mainly due to the excellent support of Howick Local

Board which recognises the car show as a significant community event for east Auckland.”

Organised by volunteers, the classic car show had its origins with Farm Cove’s Laurie Hayward and Highland Park’s Dr Waugh.

Main sponsors are the Howick Local Board, Protecta Insurance, Times Newspapers and NZ Classic Driver.

In addition, many local organisations will be involved in the 2018 event including the Howick Historical Village, Howick Menz Shed, Captain Musick Air Scouts, Pakuranga United Football Club and some Rotary club volunteers.

“Right from the start we have maintained our event distinctive of British and European cars

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December begins with two new exhibitions opening at UXBRIDGE and Malcolm Smith Gallery.

The first is an annual Students and Tutors Exhibition that gives all of those who have participated in a class in 2017 the opportunity to exhibit the results of their study.

Visitors can expect a range of media on display – glass, jewellery, paint, ink, watercolour – and a full spectrum of exciting subject matter.

Alongside this is the last exhibition of the year in Malcolm Smith Gallery

by Dunedin-based artist Nicola Jackson.

Her exhibition, The Bloggs, debuted at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery earlier this year to resounding success.

As part of this exhibition there will be a talk by both the artist and Chris Smith, curator of the W.D. Trotter Anatomy Museum, Department of Anatomy, University of Otago.

The talk will be held on December 10 at 2.30pm and both exhibitions open on Saturday December 9 at 2.30pm. Fee to attend.

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OUT NOW THIS MONTH the Christmas season is upon us and EastLife has a good measure of festive fare, gift ideas, tips and holiday reading nestled amongst its pages not to mention one particular gift idea for youngsters from Pakuranga artist Jenna Brockett who has booked the alphabet in a most creative way. Check out a local photographer’s personal ‘Bird’s eye’ view of Cambodia and read about a woman who has a good grip on golf. Food, fashion, books and beauty – there’s plenty to provide a little relaxation midst the rush.

and bikes only, non-competitive, any Brit and Euro interesting cars and motorcycles welcome, and with free entry to the public,” Dr Waugh said.

“Following a survey, more than half of the cars and crowds of people come from outside east Auckland, with some even travelling from the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

“We even had one couple and car earlier this year come from Nelson! All good for the local economy and helping put Howick on the map. ➤➤Car clubs and individual enthusiasts can register on www.briteurocarshow. nz More information phone Richard Waugh 022 5339400.

Following on from her highly successful Feed Your Brain: 7 steps to a lighter, brighter you! Delia McCabe now shares all her tips and tricks for preparing meals that will nurture not just your body and soul but also your brain. Best of all, they’re recipes the whole family will love – and many of them don’t even require any cooking.

It features 100+ quick and easy recipes including vegan and gluten free.

She reveals the truth about superfoods and fascinating facts about of the most nutritious ‘brain’ ingredients enabling you to benefit from her 20 years of research into the link between nutrition and brain health.

The result is a book that shows you how to eat your way to improved focus and memory, reduced stress and anxiety and enhanced clarity of thought. ➤➤The Times has three copies to give away. Go to www.times.co.nz

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Our homes today

Asking prices static K

iwis now have more choice when it comes to buying a home.

An increase in new listings, coupled with static prices indicates the property market is back on track, says realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Taylor.

“The heat that lit the 2015-2016 market is no longer evident.

“The slow start to the 2017 year was equally challenging for buyers and sellers. What we are now seeing is a normalising of the market which will benefit both groups,” she says.

Real-time statistics from realestate.co.nz show that in November, there were 13,477 new listings across the country, the highest number since November 2014.

“With this increase, the market is now sitting where it should be in terms of total stock,” says Taylor.

Total housing stock for sale across New Zealand stood at 27,488 in November, the highest level since March 2016.

Auckland made an impact on this number with a total of 9,935 homes on the market in November, which is a 23 per cent increase in stock compared to November 2016.

While there is more choice of homes on the market, asking prices have remained relatively static nationally.

The average November asking price across the country sat at $636,719 which is only an 0.8 per cent increase on the previous month.

“This is even after Auckland recorded a two per cent jump in average asking price in November to $956,387 following a comparatively quiet year for the region,” says Taylor.

A more stable market is a good market “A more stable market is good for both sellers and buyers”, says Taylor.

“Those looking to trade up or down can do so with more certainty about price expectations.

“There is more choice and less heat,” she says.

For new home buyers, realestate.co.nz welcomes the Reserve Bank’s announcement this week that from 1 January 2018, mortgage lenders will have the ability to approve loans to more customers who have less than a 20 per cent deposit.

“There is no doubt that buying a first home has been incredibly tough, across the country but particularly in Auckland” says Taylor.

Property investors will also have

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DECEMBER GARDEN Get set for a summer outdoors!

The sun is shining, and Christmas is almost upon us, but it is still a great time to be planting before the silly season arrives.

Plant seedlings of your favourite flowers that are in season now such as chrysanthemum, dianthus, gypsophila, portulaca and salvia for a garden filled with colour. For festive bowls of Christmas cheer, go for a red and white theme and position near your entrance way and decks.

Just make sure to add some Tui Pot Power or Saturaid to help them stay moist as the temperatures warm up. For the kitchen garden, December is a month of rapid growth so ensure you pay attention to watering, weeding, feeding and spraying. Tomatoes will be really thriving at this time so make sure you feed your plants at least once a week with a fast-acting liquid feed such as Seasol or an organic fertiliser.

Realestate.co.nz says real-time statistics show that in November, there was the highest number of new listings across the country since Nov 2014.

the potential to benefit from new LVR measures announced by the Reserve Bank.

Auckland first home buyers have choice While the average Auckland Council house valuation is now more than one million, first home buyers need to remember this is an average, not a starting point, says Taylor.

A search on realestate.co.nz the largest property listing site in the country, shows that there are thousands of homes where a lower LVR could make owning a new home more accessible, should they qualify for a lower LVR ratio.

A total of 4609 houses for sale in the Auckland region for under $800,000.

New listings lift While Auckland dominated the lift in new listings by volume (4629 new listings) in November, other regions recorded higher percentage level increases compared to November 2016.

The Gisborne region had the largest percentage lift (20.5 per cent) in November compared to the same month in the previous

year.

Manawatu-Wanganui recorded a 15.3 per cent increase in the same period of comparison, followed by Central Otago/Lakes (14.1 per cent); West Coast (10.5 per cent); Canterbury (10.3 per cent); Otago (9.1 per cent); Wellington (7.9 per cent); Nelson/Bays (5.1 per cent); Marlborough (4.1 per cent); Bay of Plenty (1.8 per cent); and Auckland (1.3 per cent).

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This revolutionary range of barbeques developed by one of the world’s top chefs, brings his magic touch to the great outdoors making it easy for anyone who enjoys barbeque cooking. Come in and view this amazing range today. There’s also plenty of gift inspiration in store for every person on your list. From outdoor games, books for all ages, quirky retro toys, giftware and sweet treats to wrapped houseplants all ready to go! Come and enjoy our relaxing Christmas shopping environment, unwind in our café and avoid shopping stress!

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Compared to the previous month, the Central Otago/ Lakes region recorded a 6.1 per cent increase in asking price in November – the highest percentage increase in asking price across the country. The region’s average asking price rose to $948,341, which is hard on the heels of Auckland which recorded an average asking price of $956,387 in November, (an increase of two per cent) compared to the previous month. Four other regions which recorded a lift in asking prices of significance (i.e. more than one per cent) were Hawkes Bay, Manawatu/Wanganui, Wairarapa and Wellington.

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“While those numbers are down on their equivalents in November last year, that was a time when the market was close to reaching its peak,” said Barfoot.

“This November’s trading is a sure sign that at current values, buyers are returning to the market. New listings are continuing to reach the market, and during the month we listed 1955 properties, a third higher than the average over the previous three months.”

It brought the number of properties at month end to 4838, the highest number it has had in more than five years.

Barfoot said there are now a quarter more properties on the market than at the same time last year.

At the high end of the market, buyers are still seeing value in property at current prices with a significant rebound in the number of properties sold for in excess of $1 million.

In the month we sold 55 properties for in excess of $2m and a further 262 for in excess of $1m, the highest number of high end property sales since May,” Barfoot said.

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“They were small signs, but it indicates the Auckland market is holding firm and buyers are returning,” said Kiri Barfoot, a director of Barfoot & Thompson.

“There are certainly no signs of a general market retreat.

“At 757 sales in the month, we had the highest number of monthly sales since August and November’s sales were 9.7 per cent higher than the average sales number for the previous

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OPINION

de Grandhomme slams Windies C

learly age is not wearying cricket allrounder Colin de Grandhomme who scored New Zealand’s second fastest test century from 71 balls during his country’s innings and 67 runs win against West Indies at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on Monday.

Not that he’s an old man at 31. But in the year since making his spectacular test debut against Pakistan in Christchurch when his fast-medium pacers captured 6 wickets for 44 runs, he’s becoming the middle order allrounder we hoped injury prone Corey Anderson and Jimmy Neesham would be.

On the strength of his latest performance, he deserves to move up one place to Mitchell Santer’s No 6 spot in the batting order.

Sadly, severe back injuries have blunted left-armer Anderson’s prowess as a champion allrounder. However the Zimbabwe-born de Grandhomme has both the ability and temperament to do the job in his absence.

His latest 105 included 11 fours and three sixes

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and brought his test average to a respectable 34.55, which is remarkably similar to his 35.66 average for ODIs and 35.91 from all first class matches.

Before this latest Basin Reserve test Brendan McCullum owned the three fastest test centuries scored by a New Zealander with his 54-ball stunner against Australia in Christchurch last year still topping the world table.

There is an appealing nonchalance about de Grandhomme as he goes about his business acquiring runs with effortless ease. Timing rather than slogging is the key to his game and his 18 test wickets at an average of 25.66 suggests intelligence rates higher than sheer pace.

He joins Mitchell McClenaghan and Colin Munro as one of three Howick Pakuranga players who have done New Zealand proud in the wake of clubmate Kyle Mills’ retirement from international cricket after a long, distinguished career.

While the fiery McClenaghan has declined his New Zealand contract to pursue big bucks playing T20 abroad, Munro’s star continues to rise in the shorter version of the game as the selectors seek another power hitter to fill McCullum’s shoes and partner Martin Guptill.

With wicketkeeper Tom Blundell making a mature unbeaten 107 on debut against the West Indies and Ross Taylor falling seven runs short of his 17th test century, New Zealand’s formidable 520 declared was always going to provide the West Indies a tough chase, particularly after Neil Wagner’s 7 for 39 wrecked their first innings for 134.

It took Wagner a long time to cement a test spot before his courage, stamina and

accurate bouncers reaped their just desserts.

While the West Indies’ much improved 319 second innings indicated they will offer sterner opposition in the next test, the Black Caps remain a force on home soil with fierce competition for places in all forms of the game.

Meanwhile, having watched Australia beat England 6-0 in the Brisbane World Cup rugby league final, Tongans will strongly believe that with a little bit of luck they could have been world champions.

A brave effort, too ,from a talented Kiwis women’s team in finishing runner-up to Australia in a hard-hitting women’s final in which the Jillaroos’ superior discipline and fitness gave them a slight winning edge.

With the Black Ferns being named World Rugby Team of the Year and Portia Woodman Women’s Player of the Year, it’s good to see our sportswomen get the recognition they deserve. ➤ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

Your view

Why change the bus routes?

Re “Parade organiser bids farewell” (Times, November 30) Emma you are a superstar! The Howick Santa Parade will miss you, but what you have contributed will remain forever in the hearts and minds of all those who attended.

Love your work!

Dee, Steve and Oscar

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?

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It was a genuine summer stunner across the Auckland region as Auckland Cricket’s Hedley Howarth and Tom Hellaby competitions headed into round five at the weekend.

A century from Brian Barnard was the standout performance in a strong effort with the bat from Cornwall on day one against Howick Pakuranga.

Cornwall won the toss and elected to bat with Taine Jolley striking a double blow early on.

Jolley picked up Henry Blackwell and then Jack Cassidy on consecutive balls to have the home side 0/2 and in early trouble.

But it was the work of Amit Dhadwal (70) and

Sam Crooks (46) which righted things for Cornwall when they needed it most.

With a collapse avoided, Dhadwal then put on a 113-run partnership with Brian Barnard.

The big South African was at his blistering best working the ball to all parts of Cornwall Park, his good work with Dhadwal then continued with skipper Scott Marra (45*).

The home side batted the day to set 346/9, a large task in front of Howick Pakuranga with the bat next weekend on day two.

Cornwall 346/9 (B Barnard 104, A Dhadwal 70, S Crooks 46, S Marra 45*; T Jolley 4-87) playing Howick Pakuranga

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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

Good onya Emma!

Cornwall sets large task for HPCC

Change for the sake of change. Why else would you make such drastic changes to a service that is not only working but user-friendly and attaining increasing patronage.

Currently, before December 10, it is possible to get a Howick and Eastern bus to both Middlemore Hospital and Auckland Hospital.

To Greenlane Clinic it currently requires two buses. But in their infinite wisdom, Auckland Transport have decided that is too efficient, too effective and too user-friendly.

So they have organised an early Christmas gift for all Howick and Eastern Bus users with cancellation of the Middlemore Route, replacing it with a bus and train ride, the Howick to Britomart (stopping at Auckland Hospital) with the addition of a change of bus at Panmure.

For Greenlane Clinic this now means three buses.

It is very clear that it is time for the boffins responsible for such changes, should vacate their nice comfortable seats and go and see and talk to the people that use these services before justifying their comfortable salaries by saying “look what we did”. Yes indeed, look what you have done!

You will be late, you will be confused, Busageddon, December 10, 2017.

Merry Bloody Christmas to you Auckland Transport.

Michael Phillips, Howick

Hats off to Napier

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 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

Council must sort this out Re Rubbish/Recycling.

East Tamaki Road in East Tamaki has become a dumping ground. The pile of rubbish is getting bigger.

I took these on Sunday afternoon.

Bob Tolan, East Tamaki Heights 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

Is it really equal?

Our democratically elected Prime Minister says she won’t rest until “Maori and non-Maori are true partners in Aotearoa”.

Considering partnerships are about equal contributions and advancing mutual interests, it appears that at last we have a PM who will address the race-based legal loopholes that some tribal

elite enjoy to everyone else’s disadvantage. Those who have been profiting at the expense of taxpayers and non-elite Maori will be disturbed by her statement.

Arthur Moore, Pakuranga

Strewth mate

I fear that your correspondent Gary Hollis paints a very misleading picture for readers, which I am sure many will recognise.

Surely he must be aware that Australia has bodies called States and Territories which govern much of Australian citizens’ lives. These bodies have a ‘parliament’ of various guises and most also have an upper house or senate.

In fact, Queensland will have just had a State election for its Legislative Assembly (of 89 MPs – it has no Senate. So, in total there are 15 separate ‘parliaments’ in Australia with a total of 828 MPs. Thus the ratio of people to MPs is very similar to NZ. Now, as to the quality, competence and functionality of all that Australian governance, well, that is another matter entirely. So, swapping NZ MPs for Australian MPs would be the last thing we need.

Australia has to be one of the most over-governed nations on earth. Mr Hollis’ logic in arriving at that position is seriously flawed.

Robert Finley Howick

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Fox fares well on European Tour B

eachlands’ Ryan Fox has capped off a remarkable first year in Europe by finishing top Australasian in the final event of the season as well as the year-long Race to Dubai.

PGA.org.au reported that the long hitting New Zealander posted a final round of 3-under 69 at the Dubai World Tour Championship to climb to 8-under for the week and a share of 28th in the 60-player field.

Fox graduated from the secondary Challenge Tour at the end of 2016 and wasted little time finding his feet on the main circuit to be 34th in earnings for the season.

Five top-10 finishes in his 29 starts, three of them at the lucrative Rolex Series events, saw him bank more than €1 million ($1.72m), the only Australasian to pass the magical million mark, PGA.org.au said.

He joins the Times for a Christmas Q&A. What’s it like to see the end of the tour?

Even though the season is finished, the new season starts again the following week. It won’t feel like the end of the season till I actually get

a break. I’m very proud of what I achieved this year in Europe and hopefully can improve on it next year.

W h a t ’s next for you in terms of golf?

The Australian PGA (Nov 30– Dec 3) on the Gold Coast and then I have six weeks off over Christmas.

Do you get a break where you put away the clubs for a while?

I will put the clubs away from the 4th of December up until the start of next year probably. I will still play the odd social game with mates and my dad (All Black

great and selector Grant Fox) but won’t be doing any practice. I still love the game and play it for fun too.

Are you heading back to NZ? What will you do over Christmas/New Year?

Yes, heading back to New Zealand after the Aussie PGA and will spend the break catching up with friends and family and hopefully getting to do a lot of fishing and some surfing.

How do you celebrate Christmas?

I will celebrate Christmas with my family and my girlfriend’s family. Both family Christmases will be out of Auckland this year which will be a nice change.

Favourite food?

Hard to go past the Christmas ham and we also have a fillet of beef too which I’m a big fan of.

Tell us about your world and European rankings?

I finished the season 34th on the European Tour money list which exceeded all my goals this year.

The main goal was to keep a card which is top 100 and I

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far exceeded that. World ranking is around 120 at the moment. Snuck inside the top 100 for a couple of weeks in the middle of the year and would like to get back there.

Goals for next year?

I haven’t had a chance to sit down and work them out yet. That will be done over Christmas. The obvious goal is to win on the European Tour which is very tough to do.

What’s been your season highlight?

That’s a tough one as there has been so many. Playing in two majors and a World Golf Championship was pretty tough to beat.

And lowlight?

There’s been quite a few missed cuts.

They are never fun.

How does a golfer keep fit?

We all have our gym routines which vary from player to player but it is an important part of the professional game. We also walk about 10km per round of golf and I have probably played close to 259 rounds this year so the baseline fitness from that is pretty good anyway.

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ver the month of November cadets of No 40 (Howick) Squadron, Air Training Corps rummaged through their parents’ pantries and spent some of their own money to donate nonperishable food items for a Christmas Food Bank.

Over three weeks, the cadets were able to collect over two hundred items of food for a worthy cause.

These items were collected last Tuesday (28th November)

by Cain Prentice, Youth Ministry Team Leader at the East City Salvation Army.

Mr Prentice was very grateful for donations that would be put towards making food parcels for those in need as a part of the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.

These and other such donation will help make sure that every family that comes

From left to right, Jordan Allan-Wright, Cain Prentice, Geraldine Dumas and Ish Kadakia in front of the squadron’s food bank.

Photo supplied in to the Salvation Army can sign up for a food parcel and present.

“This helps make sure that everyone can enjoy a Christmas this year.”

Unit Commander, Flight Lieutenant Matthew Jackson, got the idea when

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No 40 (Howick) Squadron, Air Training Corps, is a volunteer, unfirmed youth organisation based at The Depot in Lloyd Ellesmere Park.

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Roast lamb with lemon and pine nut stuffing crust Prep time: 35 mins Cook time: 120 mins Servings: 8

Ingredients ✦ 1 large leg of lamb (approx 2kg) ✦ Salt ✦ 4 slices white bread ✦ 1 small onion, diced ✦ 1 clove garlic, finely chopped ✦ 2 Tbsp pine nuts ✦ 1 small handful of herbs – rosemary, thyme, parsley or sage, chopped ✦ 3 Tbsp olive oil ✦ 1 tsp garlic & herb salt ✦ Zest of 1 lemon ✦ 9 medium-sized potatoes ✦ 1/4 cup olive oil ✦ 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning ✦ 100g feta cheese ✦ 2 1/2 sprigs rosemary

Method Preheat the oven to 175°C (155°C fan forced). Trim the lamb of any excess fat and season the skin with salt. Place in a large, lined roasting dish and cover with foil, cooking for 35 minutes.

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Christmas lights, Santa hats and reindeer antlers were on full display on Friday as the Clevedon community gathered to celebrate the countdown to Christmas.

The evening included a family picnic, musical performances and Christmas carols, food stalls, face painting and a Glow Globe.

The senior school students helped to run a handful of entertaining, Christmas-themed games such as reindeer wrangling, reindeer races and feeding of the reindeer.

An ice-skating rink was set up in school hall so that the children could have a “cool” Christmas ice skating experience.

Santa even popped in to meet and say hello to a long queue of excited children at his workshop.

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Give the gift of music music streaming service like Spotify or Google Play Music.

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• Gear: earbuds, an MP3 player or an old-fashioned record player all make perfect gifts for music lovers!

• Show tickets: The opera, the symphony, a rock concert — check your local listings for upcoming shows. There’s bound to be something every music lover can enjoy!

• Musical instrument: is there any gift more precious than a quality instrument? Moreover, toys that make music or different sounds when you squeeze them are great options for young children, as are maracas, toy drums and small flutes.

• Music: help your special someone add to their collection of CDs or vinyl records. If you don’t know what to pick, a gift certificate for an audiovisual store will surely do the trick! You can also opt for a membership to a

• Music lessons: for the musicians at heart or those in the making, there are a variety of music lessons available to choose from. Between introductory classes, refresher courses, master classes and discovery

Whether you wish to spoil a music lover in your life or help your children discover the art of music, there are endless gift opportunities available in store! Here are just a few examples:

Lastly, if you have a beautiful voice or any other musical talent, why not produce an original song? Perform it for your special someone and watch their heart soar!

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12 days of fun for kids The holiday season is the perfect time of year to spend quality time with those you hold dear.

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✦ Day 1 Help your children write letters to Santa and drop their wish lists in the mail. ✦ Day 2 Build a gingerbread house and have your children decorate it with their favourite lollies. ✦ Day 3 Go on a Christmas lights tour and vote for your favourite displays.

✦ Day 4 Make your own holiday cards and write a sweet note in each. ✦ Day 5 Make a holiday-themed craft — like a homemade ornament that you can add to your tree each year. ✦ Day 6 Go swimming on a slightly cooler day then warm up with a hot chocolate or a barbecue – or both. And roast some marshmallows while you’re at it. ✦ Day 7 Watch a Christmas movie. The Polar Express, Elf and How the Grinch Stole Christmas are just a few holiday classics. ✦ Day 8 Make festive wreaths. Attach some evergreen branches and pinecones to a foam or wire ring, and have your children add

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✦ Day 9 Rehearse a Christmas play to perform on Christmas Day. Opt for a classic like A Christmas Carol, or put on an original production. ✦ Day 10 Donate canned goods to a local charity or collect old toys and drop them off at a toy collection place. ✦ Day 11 Organise a Christmas carol karaoke night featuring holiday hits like Jingle Bells, Silent Night and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, among other classics. ✦ Day 12 Have a Christmas PJ slumber party the night before Christmas.

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Gifts for kids – five suggestions that won’t clutter the home Are your closets and shelves overflowing with toys and games from Christmases past? This year, treat your kids without adding to the clutter with these five mess-free options!

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Exage 400 / Xitus Pro 7’4/7kg with Kairiki SX7 Mantis Green 150m 15lb Braid + Braid Scissors • • • • • •

Jetty Monsta Combo • Medium-Heavy 4-8kg

Ratio: 5.2:1 Max drag: 7kg Power pro capacity: 10lb 200yds AR-C Spool XGT-7 Compact body EVA grips

Ocean Brawla Combo • Heavy 7-12kg

Beach Patrola Combo • Heavy 8-12kg

MASK, SNORKEL + FIN SET • x2 colours • Mask features a low volume design and lightweight frame with crystal clear silicon skirt to provide exceptional comfort and fit • Large shoulder carry bag

SMACKDOWN SET • 18lb draw compound bow • Perfect for training young hunters • Includes arrows, finger roller and sight pin

PACIFIC DIVE BAG • External fin pocket • Detachable padded end pocket • 600 denier PVC backed polyester • Removable shoulder strap

LIFESTYLE TEES

CAMO STYLES BLACK WIDOW • Foldaway wrist brace • Standard power bands • Complete shooting guide

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Make the most of the holidays

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2 DOOR GAS SMOKER • Gas powered smoker with two doors • Connects with standard gas bottle • Large cooking area with four adjustable shelves

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If your holiday takes you out of town, loan times have also been extended over summer for worry-free holiday reading.

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ick back and relax this summer with Auckland Libraries. They’re offering a great range of fun and free summer services and activities so you can make the most of the holiday break.

Hit the beach with your favourite eBook, keep the kids entertained on the Kia Maia te Whai Dare to Explore reading adventure, expand your reading repertoire with Great Summer Read or make the most of your staycation with a range of activities on offer for all ages at your local library.

If you’re stuck for ideas for school holiday activities, check out the Kia Maia te Whai Dare to Explore – Auckland Libraries’ free, fun-filled six week adventure reading programme for 5-13 year olds.

This leading children’s reading adventure is designed to improve your child’s literacy and learning and encourages both the use of te reo Maori and caring for the environment. Sign up and encourage your children’s friends to join the adventure, using either the bilingual or te reo Maori activity booklet.

Take the stress out of holiday packing with free eBooks and eMagazines from Auckland Libraries’ vast digital collection to keep your virtual beach bag full of summer reading.

Digital books and magazines are perfect to download onto your favourite device before you hit the sand, and our eAudiobooks will keep the family entertained on the road trip.

Book your Christmas beach reads early to make sure you get your favourite new release and you can top up your reading supply anywhere you have an internet connection.

Heat up your reading by taking part in our Great Summer Read’s 15 fun challenges and be in to win passes to some of Auckland’s hottest attractions, shows, books and more. Every reading challenge you complete gets you an entry; the more you read the more chances you have to win.

If your holiday takes you out of town, loan times have also been extended over summer for worry-free holiday reading. And if you’re staying in our beautiful city over summer, just swing by your local library for a whole range of fun and free activities for all ages.

“There are a wide range of free services on offer at Auckland Libraries to help you to make the most of the holiday season, whether you’re heading away or staying in Auckland,” says Councillor Alf Filipaina, deputy chair of the environment and community committee.

“I really encourage Aucklanders to enrol their children in the Kia Maia te Whai Dare to Explore children’s reading programme. It’s great family fun and helps to keep our youngsters reading and learning over their long school holidays.

Sign up the kids and download an eBook – then sit back and enjoy your summer.” ✦ Head to aucklandlibraries.govt.nz to find out more.

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Times Newspapers Christmas Supplement — 15

Black Friday kicks off Christmas spend Christmas spending started with a rush this year as New Zealand embraced the concept of Black Friday sales.

Spending through Paymark totalled $5,180 million in November. This amounts to a 0.9 per cent seasonally adjusted rise on October. Relative to November last year, underlying spending growth was 6.2 per cent, higher than averaged over the previous four months.

Within the Core Retail sector, which includes supermarkets, restaurants, accommodation providers and retail shops, the annual growth rate increased to 7.5 per cent. Fastest growth was recorded by Department stores (+20.2 per cent), Food and beverage service merchants (+11.3 per cent), Specialised food merchants (11.0 per cent) and a grouping consisting of housingrelated merchants (+8.5 per cent) such as hardware, furniture and appliance stores.

The significant change was the boost on and after Friday 25

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November as many merchants conducted Black Friday sales. The national growth rate amongst Core Retail merchants peaking at 14 per cent on Black Friday (and reached 25.2 per cent for the subset of Core merchants that exclude Food/ liquor and Hospitality merchants).

While merchants in Auckland/ Northland experienced strong Black Friday spending as well, the annual underlying spending growth for New Zealand’s largest region remained below the national average throughout November.

Across all sectors, the annual underlying growth rate for Auckland/Northland during November was 3.3 per cent, well below the national average.

Wellington (7.8 per cent) and Canterbury (+6.4 per cent) also ranked low.

Amongst the regions with highest annual spending growth was Marlborough (17.5 per cent), representing a bounce back from the Earthquake-affected figures of November 2016.

Recycling 101: a holiday guide

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ibbon, wrapping paper, tissue paper — are you always confused as to what can be recycled after the holidays? Read what follows!

What can be recycled?

Almost everything can be recycled! That being said, just because an item can be recycled doesn’t mean it necessarily belongs in the recycling bin.

Consult the council – recycling may differ where ever you’re on holiday - to find out which items go in the bin and which should be taken to a transfer station.

The following materials and products can usually be recycled: • Regular wrapping paper • Cardboard • Tissue paper • Glass containers (e.g. wine bottles and jars) • Electronic devices (e.g. TVs, computers and printers) • Cans • Plastic (with a few exceptions) What can’t be recycled The following items should be thrown out: • Foil wrapping or other metallised paper • Ribbons and bows • Plastic utensils • Garlands and Christmas ornaments

• Disposable tableware • Cork stoppers and Styrofoam (although certain places do recycle these — find out where!)

Since these materials can’t be recycled, try to avoid using them altogether. Opt instead for regular wrapping paper and utensils made of metal. Likewise, try to reuse items as much as possible.

Keep bows and ribbons for next year’s gifts and use old cork stoppers in your DIY projects.

Finally, donate old toys, clothes and Christmas decorations instead of throwing them out, and reduce food waste by freezing leftovers and sharing them with your family and friends.

Here’s to a green Christmas!

16 — Times Newspapers Christmas Supplement

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