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down on their home in Aries Place demolishing the living room and crushing most of the roof, rear deck and a side of the house.

Homeowners Rob and wife Lorna were at home when the enormous tree snapped and fell onto the house some time around 9pm-9.30pm.

A neighbour, who had assisted the couple, said Lorna was very lucky as she’d fallen between two couches which arrested the tree’s fall.

Rob said his wife, who was to have been released from Middlemore yesterday, received lacerations and bruising. She underwent x-rays and a CT scan to check for a skull fracture too.

Rob was in the garage and his wife was in the living room when the tree feel. “the living area was completely destroyed,” Rob said.

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grows across a stream and is not on their property, could be as much as 100 years old.

“I heard a deep rumble then the crashing of the (roof ) tiles

and roof timbers,” Rob said.

“She was calling for me but I couldn’t get through. It’s miraculous she came out of that.”

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Education

It is surely Destiny!

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Is there really gender stereotyping in schools?

■■By Farida Master Is stereotyping prevalent in New Zealand School? The Zonta Club of East Auckland thought it was worth debating at the annual schools debate between Botany Downs Secondary College and Sancta Maria College on Tuesday evening.

The debate, in its 12th year, was hosted at the Howick Club and had the Sancta Maria College team of Danica Loulie-Wijtenburg, Kelly Mascarenhas and Meggy Laguda astutely argue in the affirmative— this house believes gender stereotyping is prevalent in New Zealand schools. The Botany Downs Secondary College team represented

by Farzana Rahimi, Shaquille Chandra and Akaash Shahikumar pointedly questioned: ‘do you think

Jacinda Ardern with a baby along the way would be Prime Minister of the country if there was gender stereotyping in New Zealand?’

Do subjects offered at school have a gender? Do sporting games have a gender? Why don’t girls take up rugby and wood work and instead opt for fashion designing and food technology? Does leadership have a gender? These were some of the provocative questions which arose. The adjudicators had a hard time mulling over the points and finally it was the all-girl team from Sancta Maria College who won the shield.

The win was an equaliser with both Botany Downs Secondary College and Sancta Maria College having won the annual school debate shield exactly six times each in the last 12 years.

rehearsal videos. We would discuss the audition process which gives them an understanding of the other side of how actors are interviewed for roles.

“I got great inputs from them,” she says.

Destiny, who started dancing when she was four-years-old, has a Bachelor in Performing and Screen Dance with a major in Contemporary Dance.

About working with the cast of Mama Mia she says it has been “both challenging and very rewarding—

especially when all elements come together”.

“The musical directed by Russell Dixon is a great reflection of New Zealand culture. Everyone has a full time job. We have a cop by day and dancer by night,” she says.

Back at Somerville Intermediate, Principal David Ellery is so enthused by the passion and the quality of work done by the drama and dance class that the school is building a special dance and drama suite, to create the right platform for students to pursue performing arts.

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he ultimate feel-good musical Mama Mia is running at the Bruce Mason Centre, and the students of Somerville Intermediate have special bragging rights to it.

They take pride in the fact that their talented dance and drama teacher Destiny Anderson has choreographed all the 10 dance sequences of the universallyacclaimed musical.

Talking about the fun production that will run till April 14, Destiny says that it has been a huge privilege to work with an ensemble of 24, plus eight lead actors.

Destiny, 30, played the role of one of the lead characters—the feisty Lisa in Mama Mia five years ago – and couldn’t believe it when she was first asked to be the choreographer of the musical that has been popular with more than 60 million people all over the world.

She decided to do things differently this time.

“It was an amazing experience to take my Somerville Intermediate kids on an adventurous journey with me. My students have been studying the show and have been involved right from the conception.

“I would try out the steps on them first before showing them to the dancers of Mama Mia,” she says about the production that features Abba classics like Money, Money, Money, Dancing Queen, Voulez Vous and Mama Mia: how can I resist you?

“I also got my dance and drama students to see the music/dance

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GAMING

New app: Ready, set, don’t drive drunk ■ BY THERESE HENKIN

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Teenage game developers Matthew Inglis and Gareth Spencer have officially launched their first mobile game on the IOS App store.

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hey’re 16-years-old, still in high school and developing computer games in their spare time.

It’s safe to say Matthew Inglis and Gareth Spencer aren’t your average teenagers.

Earlier this year the Elim Christian College students officially launched their first mobile game Don’t Drive Drunk on the IOS app store.

Their user-friendly arcade style game allows players to choose one of 25 collectible cars to drive as far as they can while “under the influence”

without crashing.

“We wanted a game that was fun but also had the unique aspect of showing players the harmful effects of drunk driving,” says Gareth, who does all the art and graphic design for the game.

“It was meant to just be a small project, something that we could develop fairly quickly just so we could start by putting something out there and get some experience.”

But they say that didn’t exactly go to plan and it ended up taking them almost a year to complete.

app and so many of them said they really enjoyed playing the game,” Gareth says.

They say the exercise has been quite the learning curve and they are hoping it will be a stepping stone on their way to a career in game development.

But there’s no rest for the budding game developers, who have already started on their next big game.

“It’s a goal of ours to do this full time in the future but it’s a competitive industry so getting as much experience as we can is important,” Gareth says.

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Let’s hear it for immigrants The call is out for children of migrants and diaspora communities to come together and share their experiences.

The event will be held at Pakuranga Library as part of the Arts Out East festival and offers the chance for minorities to find common ground with other in a safe place.

The free workshop uses creative writing, improvised move-

“Fixing bugs and polishing the game so that it gave users a good experience and didn’t crash were some of the most challenging aspects,” says Matthew, who does all the game programming.

“There’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes that people don’t see. We put a lot of work into making the game what it is.”

Following the game launch, they was “blown away’ by the positive feedback they received from classmates and friends.

“Everybody was really supportive in downloading the

ment and theatre improvisation to garner discussions about experiences and what it meant to be from a diaspora community as an immigrant, child of an immigrant, third culture kid, Maori, etc living in New Zealand.

The workshop then leads into a photo series exhibition which delves into the lives of the diaspora generation and those who feel disconnected from

their roots or mainland country because of migration.

Participants must RSVP through email, Facebook or phone.

If you’d like your voice heard as part of a safe and creative process, or would like further information, contact Gemishka Chetty on 021 0266 4069 or gemishkachetty@gmail.com.

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WEATHER

Storm leaves trail of destruction ➤ From page 2 Numerous other trees as well as trampolines and fences came down around the area and power outages were widespread.

More than 100,000 Auckland homes were left without power after being ravaged by Tuesday night’s storm.

The storm left a string of debris in its wake including surface flooding, downed power lines and trees.

Winds of more than 120km/h pummelled the city overnight — the highest gust was recorded at Manukau Heads at 213km/h overnight.

Trees were brought down across east Auckland, including a large tree blocking Aviemore Dr in Highland Park.

Flights to Auckland Airport were either forced to divert or return to their destination as the gales made landing impossible.

Traffic lights, motorway signage and traffic cameras were all affected by the storm and motorists were urged to delay nonurgent travel.

Fire and Emergency reported a total of 1611 calls between 6pm Tuesday and 9am Wednesday morning — 1257 of those were from Auckland.

Most of the calls were due to the strong winds hitting the region, toppling trees, power lines and ripping roofs from houses.

Fire and Emergency’s national manager for communication centres, Gavin Travers, said the sheer volume of calls coming through the centre was startling.

Its Northern Communication Centre received the most calls between 9pm and 10pm, with more than 560 calls reported in that time.

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Trees were down, power out and damage widespread.

The 111 line spiked again between 7am and 8am Wednesday morning, as people woke up to report more damage.

Auckland emergency management director John Dragicevich says contractors worked through

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the night to remove trees impeding power restoration.

Residents should call 301 0101 to report trees down on public land and around the roading network. Care must be taken around downed power lines.

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EDUCATION

OPINION

Vester bids farewell ■ BY FARIDA MASTER

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rial by fire aptly describes Allan Vester’s appointment as principal of Edgewater College 23 years ago.

The entire Nelson Block was ablaze and he was called in to handle a major crisis even before he officially took over the hot seat at the principal’s office.

“Technically I wasn’t the principal then but had to make some quick decision,” Mr Vester recollects as his long run as principal of Edgewater College draws to an end.

“It was not the kind of start you anticipate,” he says.

Anyone who has seen Mr Vester, 65, literally jump hoops whilst doing the sound and lighting for any of the college productions knows that he is not the sort who sits behind a desk.

Known to roll up his sleeves and get jobs done, he readily helps a cluster of primary and intermediate schools in the area with the sound and lights at their events.

Reflecting on his tenure as principal, he says that maintaining the roll of a low-decile school located in a high socio-economic area has been the biggest challenge over the years.

Having chaired the New Zealand Secondary Principals’ Council for five years, Mr Vester is an expert in education policy and

The Government’s new plan for transport is With bad news for Jami-Lee Auckland.

Ross Hard-working taxpayers in our city are about to be whacked by an increase in petrol taxes of up to 25 cents a litre – or $15 every time we fill up our cars. About half of this will be from a nationwide tax increase on fuel and the other half from a new regional tax for Auckland.

At the same time, key projects around our region that would have moved Auckland forward are now at risk. Labour has instead reprioritised funding towards Dominion Road trams.

When National was in government, we were able to invest in major new roading projects across New Zealand. We also delivered a record investment in public transport and we started the move towards new transport technologies.

The current administration doesn’t care much for our Roads of National Significance policy. But without it we would never have seen projects get off the ground like the Victoria Park Tunnel, the Western Ring Route or the improved Waterview Connection.

We also saw significant progress made to widening lanes on the southern motorway, delivering urban cycleways, and starting the Puhoi to Warkworth project.

Auckland’s future requires a mixture of roads and public transport improvements that include buses, rail and ferries. We also need to make sure transport plans and policies are affordable for Aucklanders.

Our last election’s ambitious transport agenda was one that didn’t require further tax increases. We expected the Council to tighten its ever increasing spending, as well as keeping our own books in order with strong budget surpluses.

I will keep fighting for local projects like EastWest Link that have now been thrown into doubt by this new government.

We must also keep investing in key infrastructure assets like the AMETI busway, Mill Road Corridor and the City Rail Link. These key projects sit alongside the need to accelerate construction on the Northwestern Busway, the State Highway 16 and 18 interchange, and Penlink.

It can be done. Auckland deserves better than what this government has put forward. And we don’t need any new taxes. ➤ Jami-Lee Ross MP for Botany

Jami-Lee’s JOTTINGS

At Edgewater College everyone cares about each other, says Principal Allan Vester who is ready to hang up his boots.

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plans to continue to be involved in technical reference groups that review school funding.

And while the thought of “retiring and not going to another job for the first time in my life” is a bit daunting, he hopes to spend more time kite surfing, riding a bigger motorbike and getting involved in smaller educational projects—not only in Auckland but also in Wellington.

It is hard for him to let go, but he says it’s time for someone new to take over the leadership role.

“Associate principal of How-

ick College, Louise Addison has been appointed as the new principal and I am happy to say that our school is financially in great shape with a very loyal staff and teachers,” he said.

“We’ve had a very low turnover and I can’t speak too highly of the staff.”

He also talked about the students having “a sense of belonging” at the school.

“I am proud to say that all our kids in the Year 9-Year 13 pathway enjoy their time at school.

At Edgewater College everyone cares about each other.”

Mr Vester plans to retire after the Golden Jubilee celebrations on April 27 and 28 “since there is a lot of work to be done. And this makes the transition for the new principal easier. All the budgeting and staffing for the year has been done”.

On April 29 he will tidy up his desk and walk out of the school gates for good.

“I have been getting a lot of hugs from parents, teachers and students...everyone has been getting very emotional....but now the time has come to stop being principal,” he says.

GRANT

Village Trust Board gets behind RSA Following the recent sale of the Stevenson Village, the Stevenson Village Trust Board has been in a position to make grants to many local and national organisations.

The Howick RSA Community Trust was last month presented with a grant from the Stevenson Village Trust Board from the proceeds of the sale of the village.

Board chair John Russell said the Trust was delighted to make such a grant and said it reflected the close ties between the two organisations.

“The RSA, along with the Stevenson Village family and the Howick Borough Council, were instrumental in the establishment of the village nearly 40 years ago,” said Mr Russell.

Government ramps up taxes, cancels new projects

Mike Cole, the president of the RSA, was very happy to receive the grant on behalf of the Community Trust and said the funds will go a long way to enabling the RSA to meet its core obligations.

The Trust Board also made a grant to the Sale Street Trust. This trust comes under the auspices of the Howick RSA and oversees the residential units it owns in Sale St, Howick.

This money will enable the trust to continue ongoing maintenance and upkeep of these units.

(From left) Pat Mclenaghan, Rob Campbell, Betty Shackelford, John Russell, Mike Cole, Leo Abbott, Karen Drinkrow, Colin Maisey, Max Heron.

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aviation

Two famous WWI warplanes revealed T

he New Zealand Warbirds Association has launched NZ Warbirds at Ardmore.

The launch featured a grand reveal of a Kiwi-connected British Royal Aircraft Factory BE.2. bi-plane and the infamous German Fokker Dreidecker (tri-plane) at the weekend which will add a very special touch the WWI aeroplane displays at Ardmore Airport.

The RAF B.E.2 has a special Kiwi connection - it was flown in WWI

by William Rhodes-Moorhouse, the first aviator in history to be awarded the Victoria Cross and, importantly, he has Kiwi heritage, said NZ Warbirds Association Trish Reynolds.

“His mother was of New Zealand birth and his maternal grandmother a member of Ngati Ruanui.

“The aircraft is an exact replica of a BE2e right down to every detail; including being covered in Irish linen fabric.”

The second aeroplane is a German black Fokker Tri-plane, very similar to the aircraft flown by the Red Baron in WWI.The association spent the week after Easter weekend working with Top Shelf Productions for the television series Heritage Rescue.

“They have been designing and creating a new marketing brand for the NZ Warbirds Assoc Visitors Centre, and an incredible WWI heritage display, which will be then opened to the public as part of our new launch of NZ Warbirds at Ardmore; a heritage centre of flying aircraft,” Reynolds said.

The display will include interactive features to welcome families and children to learn about more about aviation history and WWI. The New Zealand Warbirds Association, a charitable organisation, is dedicated to the preservation of former military aircraft in flying condition and to maintain this heritage for future generations.

NZ Warbirds at Ardmore revealed two famous World War I fighter aircraft.

Times photos Wayne Martin

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ing our needs are secondary and ensuring tourists can get from the Auckland CBD to the airport is more pressing,” Mr Bayly says.

“The priority should be to look after the hard-working Aucklanders travelling to and from work rather than looking after the needs of tourists and those going on holiday.”

Talking about the announcement of the new fuel tax being imposed in Auckland and throughout regional New Zealand, he says: “Aucklanders in particular are being hit hard as this proposed increase is on top of the 10 cents per litre regional fuel levy that they will already pay from July 1 this year.

“Auckland south motorists will soon be paying an extra 25 cents per litre after the Auckland fuel tax and the regional tax comes into force.

“A petition to save Mill Road was launched in January and we already have thousands of signatures,” he says.

“We will continue to advocate for the Auckland south region against this attempt by the Government to take even more money out of the back pockets of New Zealand families.’

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he Ardern-Peters Government has confirmed that it plans to slash roading funding, putting the future of Mill Road in the Auckland south region at risk, say Papakura MP Judith Collins and Hunua MP Andrew Bayly.

MP’s Judith Collins and Andrew Bayly are bitterly disappointed for those living in Auckland South that the 4- lane Mill Road expressway has been dropped for their pet light rail project from Auckland CBD to the airport through the Prime Minister’s electorate.

“The funding of 4-lane Mill Road expressway, that will provide an alternative motorway from Flat Bush and Manukau to Papakura and Drury is crucial.

“Commuters are stuck in traffic for hours already due to frequent car breakdowns on the southern arterial routes.”

Without funding committed to, Mill Road is being abandoned and Auckland commuters are given no other options, Ms Collins says.

“Last year, Auckland Transport asked the New Zealand Transport Agency to take Mill Road over as a state highway due to inadequate funding. The previous Government had promised nearly $1 billion for this road prior to the election.

The National Land Transport Fund is a ringfenced fund made up by fuel excise paid for by road and truck users.

“Therefore, this money should be used to fund roads. Instead, the Government is say-

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Howick RSA preps for Anzac Day H

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Starting with getting the young ones and their families involved is the Howick RSA and Uxbridge Anzac Art Competition.

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Some of the works of art are exceptionally meaningful, poignant and make a big impact.

There will also be an exhibition of military vehicles in the car park on the same day giving locals lots to soak in.

Scott Adams, secretary and manager of Howick RSA, has come up with a brilliant idea of involving the community on the special occasion by pooling talent.

His wife Amber Adams, a gifted art teacher who runs art classes at Uxbridge with over hundred students as well as two adult classes, has encouraged children to raise their awareness about Anzac Day by expressing their thoughts through art.

The result has been worth sharing with the community.

The open day at RSA will be from 11am to 3pm with art as well as the Fire Service, Police and Military exhibits on the day.

The Howick RSA community welfare trust has provided the prize money for the three categories that include Primary, Intermediate and Secondary. There will be a first prize in each category with runner up prizes.

Judges for the art competition include Howick Local Board member and RSA patron Adele White and RSA Welfare Trustee Madeleine East, as well as an art expert from Uxbridge.

The prize winning entries will be on show at the RSA for Anzac Day on April 25 and then returned to Uxbridge for exhibit.

Scott Adams manager RSA with his artistic wife Amber.

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Promoting literacy through dance Dance Aotearoa New Zealand (DANZ) has created a project called Dance in Auckland Libraries (DIAL) supported by Foundation North.

The project is about offering movement and connecting words while promoting literacy and well-being. The idea behind it is to use Auckland Libraries as a new platform to present dance performances and making dance more accessible to the general public.

The hip-hop and contemporary dance work will be curated by Andrew Cesan, director of Momentum Produc-

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Andrew is also a silver medalist at the World Hip-Hop Championship 2014 with Identity Dance Company.

Recommended for the entire family, Andrew will be showcasing a section of his work ‘Cudo’ that was presented at the Tempo Dance Festival 2017. ➤➤Date: Monday, April 23 ➤➤Time: 11.30am-12.30pm ➤➤Venue: Showcase room, Botany Library ➤➤Entry: Free

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EDUCATION

A special seat of remembrance Time to lodge residence visa applications

A special seat at Baverstock Oaks School has been installed to remember founder and departing principal Mary Wilson by.

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T

he time has finally come for Mary Wilson, founder principal of Baverstock Oaks School to hand over the baton after 14 years.

Prior to a very moving farewell assembly on Tuesday, students gathered in the courtyard to celebrate a small gift to the school—something to remember the accomplished Ms Wilson by.

A symbolic seat in the shape of a koru, (spiral shape based on a silver fern frond) near the school playground has a special significance.

Sitting underneath an oak tree, the seat is symbolic for the acclaimed educationist who is moving on to big-

ger challenges.

Ms Wilson has a passion for oak trees and the koru as well as the enjoyment of the outdoors, says associate principal Andrew Flanagan. The koru stands for new life, growth and strength.

“The youngest children in our school are the acorns and she is very passionate about them as well as the middle level —the budding branches and the senior kids are the tall oaks,” says Mr Flanagan.

The children couldn’t wait to make full use of the special seat of honour but had to be indoors due to bad weather.

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Now is the time for citizens of Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu and Fiji to register for this year’s ballot under the Samoan quota and Pacific access category that is open from April 3 to 28.

For all those who want a Resident Visa to New Zealand, the good news is that each year up to 1100 Samoan citizens, 250 Tongan and Fijian citizens and 75 Kiribati and Tuvaluan citizens are selected by ballot to be considered for the grant of residence in New Zealand.

Eligible citizens of these five countries must be aged between 18 and 45 to register under the ballot.

If your registration is successful from the ballot process you will have eight months to lodge the resident visa applications.

However, one of the main requirements is that the princi-

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Immigration officers will want to sight the original job offer and verify that it is genuine by checking directly with the employer.

Another criterion will be the assessment of the applicant’s English language ability.

Fortunately, only one ballot registration form is needed for each family. Photocopies of birth certificates must also be provided for everyone named on the registration form.

Once you have registered, Immigration New Zealand will contact each ballot registrant via a mobile text message or email to acknowledge receipt of their ballot registration form including their Client Registration Number.

Ballot registrants will need to hold on to this number to check the status of their registration after the ballots are drawn.

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Stop red light runners

May I ask your reporter Farida Master to ask Parul Sood Auckland, council waste planning manager, the following questions? ➤➤How many additional staff will be required to police the system when he says the red bin which is for general waste will be checked for food waste and fined accordingly? ➤➤How many additional council staff total will be needed? ➤➤ What scale of fines will be imposed and how will they be enforced? ➤➤How much did the food bins cost each and where did they come from? ➤➤What is the cost of setting up and running the processing plant to deal with this waste and will it be done by the council or a contractor? ➤➤What is the overall cost of the programme and how will it be monitored? ➤➤What compensation, if any, will be paid to the current waste collection people when their number of collections are reduced?

To me this looks as though the

I’m writing to you in the hope that this issue will be brought to the attention of those drivers that drive the Ti Rakau Drive road each morning.

At least two to three times a week I witness stupid idiots that run a red light at either the Mattson Rd or Edgewater Drive intersections with Ti Rakau Drive. I drive this routine every morning during the week and I now have to wait at 10-20 seconds before leaving when the light is green just to ensure that I don’t get hit or at least miss anyone going through a red light.

I have had three near misses that could have ended with myself either being killed or being seriously hurt. I thank God that someone has been watching over me each time.

It truly makes my blood boil when I see this happen. I have twice been able to ring the companies of the truck and van

Dannemora— neglected part of Manukau I agree 100 per cent with Margaret Castles opinion, (Times March 22nd.) regarding the untidy properties in the area.

We moved from Dannemora 18 months ago, and for family matters are considering moving back in to the area again.

But finding a house to buy that is

council is going to save by reducing the current service and gain by making ratepayers pay for the new service.

Arthur Moore Pakuranga

not neglected and in need of renovation is extremely hard.

We had a lovely home on a well kept section in a nice little Cresent and like the neighbours at the time, we kept it looking tidy all the time.

The buyer of our home, was an investor, who initially told us it was for his parents, we didn’t believe him at the time, and sure enough he had tenants in there a few days after we left it.

Now when we go back to visit friends or our “old neighbours” it is

so sad to see it looking so untidy outside, as is the rest of the street, apart from some of the original neighbours who are still there, and still keep their places tidy.

This is unfortunately the norm now in Dannemora, with a very popular high school, people with school age children, want to live in the zone, and most properties when sold, are either rented out, or have owners who seem to be too busy, or not interested in keeping them looking tidy.

that almost took me out and, trust me, those companies got a piece of my mind, plus my family even rang to complain.

This morning’s (Monday, April 9) incident has truly hit a nerve in me. If I didn’t delay leaving when the light turned green, the driver that went through the red light would have hit my back passengers door side where my six-monthold son would have been directly been impacted. I don’t even want to say or even think what could have happened as this sends my emotions into overdrive.

I was lucky enough to catch up with the driver that went through the red light and he totally ignored me as I tried to get his attention to let him know what he had just done.

What I really wanted to do was get out of my car and go up to him and, yeah...you know what I mean, when it comes to

All they seem to want is somewhere to eat and sleep, and the worst part is that these same properties are all priced at one million dollars or more, and people are willing to pay that to live in the area.

When we left, friends told us to not go back to have a look at our house, and we can see why they advised us not to, it is a very neglected looking part of Manukau now, such a shame.

Diane Jones, Pukekohe

putting my child in harm’s way, just because you want to get to work on time, just tips me over the edge.

I’m so sick to death of this happening.

Would you know who I can reach out to in regards to getting cameras put in place or even putting signs up?

I have an idea of a sign being put at each intersection saying “Drive through a red light and drive straight to my funeral”, “What’s 5 minutes late to work over a life time of guilt for killing someone - STOP at the red light”.

I have been looking at the police website to see how I can try and speak with someone but have had no luck as I just want some attention brought to what could potentially have been or lead to someone being killed or hurt.

Ashleigh Killen Pakuranga

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I put my food waste down my waste disposal unit in the kitchen. Why am I now expected to pay an additional rate for something I will not use? Nice one Phil. Didn’t you campaign on no additional taxes? So we are being charged an extra rate for something we may or may not use? Phil better start looking for a new job now because I can’t see him being re-elected next year after this taxpayer robbery on his watch.

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➤ Community notices U3A Ormiston

Our next meeting is on Thursday April 26 at 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphy’s Road. Everyone is welcome, admission is free and morning tea is provided. Our guest speaker is Joanne Cole talking about New Zealand Opera.Bruce Barrack will also talk on Trees are almost Human. Come along for two fascinating talks. Contact:Peter on 272 4479 or email ormistonu3a@ gmail.com

Art workshop

The Polish Museum is hosting a folk art workshop which will introduce adult beginners to the Polish paper cut-outs wycinanki craft. The workshops will be held on Friday April 20 at 125 Elliot St, Howick from 10am to 12pm. Entry is $10 per person and includes materials and a cuppa. Bookings required. Phone Bookings reqd.

Phone 533-3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com.

Adult grief and loss support Have you lost someone in your life, perhaps through separation or bereavement? Seasons for Growth is a small group, grief and loss educations programme that uses the imagery of the seasons to explore the loss and grief journey with a supportive peer group and trained facilitator. No charge.

An adult group will run on Saturday morning, for six weeks from 10am to 12pm stating Saturday May 5, at All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook street, Howick. Email griefandloss@allsaint-

showick.org.nz or call Richenda on 022 069 7384 or 533 0222.

Country Music

The next meeting of the Eastern Districts Country Music Club is being held on April 18 at The Bucklands and Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall, Wharf Rd. The meeting will kick off at 7.30pm.

For more information please phone Kevin 024 778 9246.

Networking meeting

Come along to the Manukau East Community networking meeting hosted by MECOSS on Tuesday April 17 for the opportunity to meet and mingle one-on-one with other likeminded people and organisations. The meeting will run from 10.30am to 12pm at All Saints’ Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick. Tea, coffee and biscuits will also be provided.

Email Lindsay.upton@mecoss to register as a five minute or main speaker.

Uxbridge Travel Club

The Travel Club is presenting ‘China, The Big One’ narrated by Dorothy Walker, Friday April 20 at 7.30pm at ‘Te Whare Ora’, Garden of Memories Hall, Uxbridge Centre, Howick. Visitors most welcome. Admission $6.Any queries phone Adrienne 534 4989.

Yoga at at Botany Library

Join us for a fun and basic easy to practice Yoga class, to build strength, clear the mind and invigorate the spirit. Every Sunday from 11am-12noon at Showcase Room, Botany Library.

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Wear comfortable clothing and get a yoga mat along if you have one; otherwise there are some available for use.

Ladies meeting

Ladies Club of Highland Park meets at 10am on the first Friday of the month at the Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Road. New members and visitors welcome. Phone Kay Williams 534 5381.

Yoga breathing

Relax and rejuvenate with simple Art of Living yoga and breathing exercises at Highland Park Library, Sunday April 15, 2pm3pm, free event. Everyone welcome.

Howick Philatelic Society

The Stamp Club is holding its next meeting on April 19 at St Andrews Church Hall, Vincent Street Howick at 7pm for 7.30pm start. The main business is the annual AGM. Swap boxes are available and the one page competition will also occur. There is a wealth of knowledge for new stamp collectors who are most welcome. Supper will be served.

Collect David 534 5656.

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.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

It’s free and its fun With school holidays just round the corner and parents wondering how to keep young minds busy and stimulated whilst having fun, here are some of the free activities being hosted at Botany Library. ➤➤Sunday, April 15 from 3pm-4pm Lego challenge Let your imagination fly high and take the Lego challenge. Recommended age: three years upwards. ➤➤Monday, April 16 from 10.30-11.30am Up the beanstalk…..story time Let your creative juices flow and join us for a fun story time. Recommended age: three years upwards. ➤➤Wednesday, April 18 from 10.30am-11.30am Fun with food waste Get cooking, and join us for a fun session with the food waste campaign team. Child must be accompanied by parent or guardian and bring along a tea towel. Registration required Recommended age: five upwards. ➤➤Thursday, April 19 from 10.30am-11.30am Come fly with me Go on an adventure and see what you discover. Recommended age: five years upwards. ➤➤ Friday April 20 from 3pm-4pm Building bridges Can you take the Nerf gun challenge and watch the darts soar into action.

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Music

Mwangaza to light up the stage at a free concert F

or the first time in New Zealand, the Mwangaza Children’s Choir will perform a free concert in Pakuranga on behalf of Tearfund, giving the audience a taste of African culture.

Vibrant costumes, joyful music, energetic dancing, infectious smiles and inspirational stories will be part of the experience as 18 children dance and sing their hearts out in the 2018 Light Up Tour.

The Pakuranga concert will be at Eastgate Christian Centre on April 29 at 6pm.

The Mwangaza (pronounced m-wahn-GAH-zah) means shining light in Swahili and that’s exactly what you will see in the faces of the children as they perform, says Tearfund Marketing Manager, Brenda Won. “The children of Uganda have been greatly challenged by poverty, HIV/AIDs, and many have been taken by the Lord’s

Resistance Army and forced to become child soldiers,” he says.

“These kids are representing all the children of Uganda and showing that with the help of child sponsorship, Uganda’s children can rise above these things and make the country a different place”.

Won says, “These talented youngsters are sure to light up the stage and your heart, sharing hope for the children of their country through song, dance

and inspiring stories about how their lives are being changed.”

The internationally acclaimed choir has travelled across the United States, Holland, UK, and Germany, Singapore and Australia, and they have released six albums.

A free concert will be held in Pakuranga where the Mwangaza Children’s Choir will perform a number of African songs and dance on behalf of Tearfund.

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Aspiring artists from around New Zealand sharpen your pencils and hone your Photoshop skills: the Light and Dark Secondary School Character Competition is now underway and students have until June 5 to submit their entries.

Now in its fifth year, Light and Dark is the country’s largest character design competition for Year 11, 12 and 13 students.

Presented by Animation College in conjunction with Yoobee School of Design, entrants must use their artis-

tic talents to create a character portraying two opposite emotions – excitement and fear, happiness and sadness, love and despair, or serenity and rage.

Judged by some of the country’s top creatives, contestants will be marked on expression, character pose and wow factor.

“It’s not so important that characters are perfectly rendered - the ability to breathe life into the characters is what we are really looking for,” says Adam Berry, CEO of New Edu-

cation Group’s Creative and Technology Cluster which includes Animation College and Yoobee School of Design.

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March sees more sales, value growth still subdued The latest monthly QV House Price Index shows nationwide residential property values for March increased 7.3 per cent over the past year which is the fastest rate since June 2017.

Values rose 1.2 per cent over the past three months.

The nationwide average value is now $677,618. When adjusted for inflation the nationwide annual increase drops slightly to 5.6 per cent.

Meanwhile, residential property value growth across the Auckland Region increased slightly by 1.0 per cent year on year and values also ticked up slightly by 0.4 per cent over the past quarter. The average value for the Auckland Region is now $1,055,992. When adjusted for inflation values dropped 0.6 per cent over the past year.

QV national spokesperson Andrea Rush said: “Residential property value growth remains subdued compared to recent years but March has seen the usual seasonal pick-up in sales volumes and activity.”

“This has seen nationwide annual value growth rise to 7.3 per cent which is the fastest rate in nine months but sales volumes are still lower than usual for March.”

“Of the main centres Dunedin leads the way with annual growth of 9.4 per cent, while the Auckland and Christchurch housing markets have seen little value movement over the past year.”

“Annual value growth across the Auckland Region has slowed from 12.3 per cent in March 2017 to just 1.0 per cent in March 2018 and Christchurch is down 0.6 per cent over the past year.”

With restrictions on finance being eased by the retail banks it’s been a little easier for some investors and home buyers to gain finance to pur-

chase.

“First home buyers appear to be capitalising on subdued investor activity and some are finding they can purchase more easily without the same level of competition from multiple property owners if they are not already priced out of the market.”

Auckland

The Auckland market remains stable with any value changes relatively small. North Shore values rose the most, up 2.9 per cent in the year to March and 0.8 per cent over the past three months and the average value there is now $1,235,905.

The former Auckland City Council central suburbs rose 1.2 per cent year on year but were down 0.1 per cent over the past three months and the average value there is now $1,244,218.

QV Auckland senior consultant, James Steele said: “Buyer activity has picked up in the entry level price brackets across the region and there’s been an increase in the number of sales being finalised during March.”

“We are still seeing the trend of well-presented and located properties continuing to sell well but homes with any issues, outstanding maintenance or that may lack sun not selling easily and tending to sit around on the market for longer and in general properties are taking longer to sell.”

“First home buyers have been more active in the market and they are taking advantage of less competition from investors and also lower deposit schemes being offered by banks.”

“The new build markets in areas such as Flat Bush and Hobsonville Point are also selling a little better than they were but there has been some discounting in these developments.”

hile many kiwis fear they will never realise their dreams of home ownership, there are encouraging signs that first home buyers are coming back into the housing market, according to the country’s largest home lender, ANZ. ANZ managing director retail & business banking Antonia Watson said that first home buyers accounted for 22 per cent of all house sales in the three months to December, up from 17 per cent three years ago.

Ms Watson said the number of first home sales dropped significantly when the first round of loan-to-value restrictions was introduced by the RBNZ in 2013.

A recent ANZ survey of 1000 people in February found that 39 per cent of people who don’t own their home felt that buying a home was out of reach (Source: UMR Research).

Despite this, home sales over the past six months indicate that first home buyers are playing a bigger role in the overall housing market.

“Home ownership is the dream of most New Zealanders. We know it’s been a real stretch for many first home buyers to get their foot on the ladder – particularly in Auckland - so it’s great to see more first home buyers coming into the market,” says Ms Watson.

Home sales over the past six months indicate that first home buyers are playing a bigger role in the overall housing market.

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“We know that buying a first home can be daunting. Our staff are trained to support people thinking about buying a home so they develop a plan for saving and buying a home that is realistic and responsible.

“While it’s good to see more people buying their first home, we’re still talking about huge sums of money – especially in Auckland.

It’s vital that buyers are financially ready to take this step.”

Ms Watson said first home buyers in Auckland were targeting suburbs in the city’s west, south and north where there were still lower priced three bedroom houses available. Within these parts of Auckland, there are hot suburbs where first home buyers make up almost half of all recent home sales.

“In Auckland, we’ve also seen the number of movers (property owners moving from one house to another) drop significantly – from 25 per cent to 22 per cent of the

market,” says Ms Watson.

“This is the lowest level since 2009 and could reflect that more Auckland home owners are staying put in an uncertain market.”

Ms Watson said first home buyers in Christchurch were at record levels, accounting for almost 26 per cent of all residential sales last year, up from around 23 per cent at the same time last year.

First home buyers were not so active in regions like Tauranga, Hamilton and Dunedin where investors have typically played a strong part.

The ANZ survey also found that half of first home buyers were considering buying a home on the back of lower interest rates.

“Interest rates are at an historic low. While this is great news for home buyers, we’re encouraging customers to also factor in the possibility that rates could increase in the future and ensure they are able to manage mortgage repayments if this happens.”

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Great opportunities with career advancement within the group.

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

Please contact Jerry on 021 886 695 Jerry.teh@buyrightcars.co.nz

FULL TIME

Are you looking for an opportunity to work close to home in a busy, modern legal practice? Do you have good organisational skills, a positive attitude and can retain a sense of humour even when under pressure?

We are seeking someone who is familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, Lawbase, Landonline and Web forms to join our friendly conveyancing team at Highland Park. Competitive remuneration.

Please email your CV to: teresa@propertylawyer.co.nz or post to Churton Hart & Divers, PO Box 82 040, Highland Park

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Want the freedom and flexibility that relief teaching gives?

Want to get your foot in the door to take the next step in your teaching career?

We currently have a wide range of day to day relieving opportunities in Auckland.

We are looking for registered teachers, both experienced and beginning teachers.

Don’t delay make contact with our friendly experienced team today.

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We require an experienced RN to manage the Park Rest Home facility within our Retirement Village.

Key skills required: • 5+ years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a leadership role • Aged Care experience essential • Strong clinical skills and knowledge • Empathy with Residents and their families • Ability to lead and mentor a high performing team • Computer literate with knowledge of systems used

by DHB including interRAI • MOH audit experience Benefits: • A rewarding and varied hands-on leadership role • Being part of a supportive management team • Have input into the future expansion of the Rest Home • A competitive salary If this sounds like you please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@realliving.co.nz.

BUILDERS WANTED

We are a Building Company that specialises in new builds, renovations, alterations/extensions.

Our emphasis is on quality and professionalism.

We are looking for BUILDERS to join our team to keep up with demand. Own tools and transport are essential. Being a team player is also essential, advancement within our company also an option to the right applicant.

Send your CV to greg@keithhunterbuilders.co.nz

Looking for a church home?

One Lord One Faith One People Sunday morning 9.30am (with children’s programme) Sunday evening service TBA Youth Group every Friday 7.00pm

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts CD129660 Phone 534-5142

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Nurse Manager

Pakuranga Park Village

Learning Assistant We require a Learning Assistant to work full time (9am to 3pm). Experience working with children with autism would be an advantage.

Position commences 30th April 2018 (or by negotiation), and is a fixed term position for the balance of the 2018 academic year. Remuneration as per Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Please send your C.V and referees to tracyl@pigeon-mountain.school.nz Applications close 19th April 2018.

We are looking for someone who has great attention to detail and lots of enthusiasm, to join our small, friendly office in Howick. Previous office experience particularly in customer service, would be preferred, and experience working with Excel and Access would be advantageous.

As account manager, you would primarily be looking after the utility billing for a number of residential and commercial apartment buildings around Auckland, so a friendly phone manner is a must.

Flexible hours offered, 4-5 days a week, 6-8 hours per day.

Please email your CV and cover letter to Nick by 17 April nick.oldham@smartpower.co.nz

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We are looking for a qualified teacher who is passionate, caring and enthusiastic to work in our Pegasus Learning Department. This department caters for wonderful and vibrant students from Year 9-13+, with various special needs and talents.

The candidate could have experience in special education, but this is not necessary. Primary or secondary trained teachers are welcome to apply. It is essential that the candidate is flexible with the needs of our students and ready to deliver authentic learning programs. A positive attitude is a must, and a sense of humour is just as important. Excellent people skills are a necessity.

Enjoy all the same benefits as other teachers, but with job satisfaction that is second to none.

The position is fixed term until the end of the 2018 school year. Start date, Term 2 or by negotiation.

Please apply including a cover letter, CV and at least two references to principal@pakuranga.school.nz.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 11 May 2018.

Some experience necessary.

Must have a full drivers licence.

For more information phone Ronika 021 856 526 for a brief phone interview or email CV to: kiwisupertotsbotany@ gmail.com

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We are a specialised industrial electronics and radio communications business based in East Tamaki, www.cse-waf.co.nz.

We are looking for a ‘People Person’ with excellent phone skills, attention to detail and a can-do-attitude. Must have around 5 years’ experience and practical knowledge in customer support, job entry and invoicing. Must be Word and Excel competent and Propella accounting software experience will be an advantage.

The ideal person will be friendly, forward thinking and confident in their own ability. This is a full time role.

Please send your CV and covering letter to: harrys@cse-waf.co.nz

Teacher - Special Education

PIGEON MOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Experienced

Account Manager - Howick

We are looking for someone to join our small friendly team at Pine Harbour Marine Services.

This is a permanent full time position.

Successful candidate will be offered both National Certificates in Marina Operations and Boat yard Operations.

Job descriptions on request.

Email your CV to elvera.smith@pineharbour.co.nz

We are seeking a new tutor/s for our Kapahaka roopu.

We extend our invitation to a whanau member or a member of the local community.

Interested candidates can apply directly to the Deputy Principal, Whaea Tina Filipo, with a covering letter and a CV, listing the skills and experience they have to offer the roopu.

Please send to tina.filipo@howick.school.nz Closing date for applications is Friday 11 May 2018.

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Boatyard Operator

AFTER SCHOOL CARE TEACHER

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We are looking for a fit, healthy, trustworthy and responsible person to join our team. They need to be a team player who is also able to work on their own when required.

We are Howick based but cover all of Auckland.

The person will hold a current drivers licence and have their own transport to get to our base each day. We generally work 5 days per week but some Saturday work is involved. While experience is an asset we will fully train the right person.

If interested in this position, please send your CV to: windowclean.hugh@xtra.co.nz

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8.30am, 9am, 10:45am & 5.30pm

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Great Children’s Programme available 5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga, Ph 576 1500 www.eastgatecc.org.nz

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Botanyand andOrmiston OrmistonTimes, Times,Thursday, Thursday,April April1212,, 2018 2018 — 19 Botany

Education

An explosion of colour S

helly Park School held its inaugural Colour Fun Run on Sunday set on the school grounds.

It involved running/ walking around a 1km obstacle course while passing through seven colour zones during which coloured powder was thrown on the participants.

Hayley Gahan, coorganiser with Jayne Tidmarsh, said there were 617 participants

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ELECTRICIAN Factory Maintenance

COMPANIONSHIP early 80s female. Must have own transport & caring nature.

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We sell:

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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

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

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DOMESTIC SERVICES

One to one care, Home care, Shopping, Pet care, looking after your home while you are away on holiday and Gardening and Lawn mowing.

Contact Simoran 021 165 6596

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FOR SALE

We are looking for a person to work 3-4 days week.

Monday to Thursday, lawn mowing, weed eating gardening. Please call Ann 0274 791704

Both inside and outside work available. Hourly plus bonus for those who meet targets.

Transport from collection points may be available.

Apply in person 9am to 12 noon. Bring Tax numbers, photo ID and proof of eligibility to work in NZ. Perrys Berrys 5 Campana Rd, Papatoetoe P: 09 6222 350 E: employment@ perrysberrys.co.nz

HOWICK/ HGHLD PK, fully furn room, $190 all incl, handy shops, bus.

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LABOURER with skills required. For more information please call Tim 021 885 676

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If you have experience in factory maintenance, breakdowns and fault finding and can start immediately call: WEEBA ELECTRICIAL SERVICES LTD 021 0811 4407

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12, Repellent. 16, Temperate. 20, Lash. 22, Again. 23, Tune.

24, Scan. 25, Disorderly.

Down - 1, Insane. 2, Stopper. 3, Mussel. 4, Attain. 5, Brief.

7, Round. 13, Elm. 14, Brother. 15, Sauce. 17, Elapse.

18, Penury. 19, Tingle. 21, Handy.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7853 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Tomato so-up. 8, Ave-r. 9, Side (sighed). 10, Anvil. 11, Snap (rev.). 12, East coast. 16, Took place. 20, Chip.

22, ‘Er-’as-e. 23, The-N. 24, Over. 25, C-ale-don-i-an.

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WED 18 APRIL - SUNDAY 22 APRIL 2018 at the Harlequin Musical Theatre 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick BOOK NOW at www.iticket.co.nz or Phone 09 361 1000

SEASONS FOR GROWTH Volunteer Companions/Facilitators Wanted On a golden afternoon, young Alice follows a White Rabbit who disappears down a nearby rabbit hole.

Quickly following him, she tumbles into the burrow and enters the merry, topsy-turvy world of Wonderland!

Memorable songs and whimsical escapades highlight Alice’s journey, which culminates in a madcap encounter with the Queen of Hearts and her army of playing cards!

SHOW DATES Wednesday 18 April 2018 11:00am Thursday 19 April 2018 11:00am Friday 20 April 2018 2:00pm and 7:00pm Saturday 21 April 2018 2:00pm and 7:00pm 22 April 2018 11:00am and 2:00pm Sunday

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We are looking to train local people as companions/ facilitators for our Seasons For Growth grief and loss programme in local schools for young people who are dealing with significant life changes.

You would have had a personal experience of loss and grief, and be available during school time for approximately 2 hours per week over a school term.

One or two terms a year.

These programmes are open to the community at no charge and are non-religious.

The initial training will be held over two days, the weekend of 5th/6th May. For further information contact Richenda 0220 697 384

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Full time position.

To assist knitting room.

Duties include: Washing panels Drying panels Pressing and other light duties.

No experience required.

Please phone Shirley 534 9904 between 10am and 2pm

There was also a foam station, BBQ and music playing creating a party atmosphere.

“Several teachers volunteered to be colour bombed which was a source of great delight to the students!” said Gahan.

“This hugely successful event was enjoyed by all and is set to become a regular feature on the PTA calendar. Next year will be even bigger and better and will be open to the entire community.”

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RUGBY UNION

Rugby season starts ■ BY NICK KRAUSE Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s (PURC) Premiers face up to a powerful East Tamaki side in the team’s opening match of the season.

New coach Chad Hopa, who coached the champion PURC Development team last year, said the side was looking forward to the game.

“We’re expecting quite a big physical presence from them,” said Hopa.

“We’ve been very focussed on this game. We’ve got some good talent coming through NZ Secondary Schools as well as some players returning to the club.

“There’s a really good mixture of youth and experience in our squad this year.”

GAMES:

Premiers v East Tamaki, East Tamaki Domain 1, 2.45pm; Premier Development v East Tamaki, East Tamaki Domain 1, 1pm; Under 20s v Eden, May Rd War Memorial Park 1, 1pm.

Premier squad for Saturday 1. Fatongia Paea 2. Michael McBeath 3. Jerry Samania/ Sefa Pita 4. Max East (c) 5. John Akauola-Laula 6. Ezra Meleisea 7. David Adams 8. Timote Militoni 9. Fea Puamoto 10. Cameron James 11. Niukula Osika 12. William Rew 13. George Emosi (vc) 14. Samuel Shearer 15.

Lemeki Namoa 16. Jarrod Dimond 17. Sefa Pita/Cruise Tito 18. Sanelle Williams 19. Callum Dimond 20. Ian Vermeulen 21. Rupert Van der pol 22. Hawaii Ahokovi.

Corey Main (above) along with his HPK clubmates. put up a good performance at the Games.

Photo suppliked / Swimming NZ

SWIMMING

HPK swimmers strong at Commonwealth Games ■ BY KELLY TEED

T

hree Howick Pakuranga Swim Club (HPK) athletes have narrowly missed out on medals at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

HPK swimmer Daniel Hunter placed fifth in the Men’s 50m but-

terfly final with 23:87 seconds and eighth in the Men’s 100m freestyle final with 49.30 seconds, narrowly beaten by Canada’s Yuri Kisil.

Former Macleans College student and fellow HPK swimmer Corey Main placed seventh in the men’s 100m backstroke

final with a time of 54.88 seconds.

Hunter and Main also competed in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay final where New Zealand narrowly missed out on a medal, placing fourth with a time of 3:16:60 after placing first in their heat earlier in the day.

Main placed second in his men’s 200m backstroke heat but his time of 2:01.73 wasn’t enough to make the final.

HPK paralympian Tupou Neuifi placed sixth in her heat in the Women’s S9 100m backstroke final, qualifying for the final where she placed sixth.

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