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We are religious and that with the powers transferred Zealand are joining together secular schools, state and state- from individual boards of trusto reject a proposal they integrated schools, and kura,” Mr tees to ‘Hubs’, Government officials will be centrally determining believe would sever their account- Denham said. “The range of schools moved to how schools are run and this will ability to local communities and hand direct control of schools to speak up publicly about the Hub impact on the culture of indiDISTRIBUTION a new “Government bureaucracy”. plan is so great because it threat- vidual schools,” said John Kendal, papers@times.co.nz The Community Schools Alli- ens the diversity of the New Zea- principal of Northland College in ance, a growing group of 43 pri- land education system itself,” said Kaikohe. facebook.com/ TimesOnlineNZ “The Hub plan will mean princimary and secondary schools and Pat Newman, principal of Hora pals and teachers will be directly Kura a iwi, launched a national Hora Primary in Whangarei. Published weekly on Thursday “Right now the 2431 state employed by ‘Hubs’, not Boards of campaign to raise awareness of Printed by Beacon Print and delivered weekly to 14,570 homes. the Tomorrow’s Schools Taskforce and integrated schools in NZ are Trustees, which may move them Published by Times Newspapers Ltd, plan to replace direct parental accountable to boards of trustees between schools in a region.” PO Box 38232, Howick, “News reports show consultainvolvement in schools with “Edu- elected from parents and comAuckland 2145, New Zealand. cation Hubs”, and its implications munity members. We respond to tion meetings on the proposal Read the news online our communities, their values and are being poorly attended,” Mr for students. www.times.co.nz The campaign was kicked off their expectations. That will be Denham said. “We fear that parwith full-page advertisements different for every community – ents don’t know the full extent of in the New Zealand Herald and there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to this radical change, and just how the Dominion Post, supported by run a school, only what’s right for much it will tip the balance away from local communities towards social media and a website for a particular community. ADVERTISERS “The hubs will seize control of the Wellington bureaucracy.” more information. “That’s why we will be raisUnder the plan, the “Hubs” everything from property planing awareness, and why we urge ning and finances to setting enrolwould take over the responsibiliThe 2015 Nielsen Media Trends ties of individual schools’ boards ment policies and school sizes, to (Education Minister) Chris Hipkins Report shows community newspapers have more readers a determining the outcomes of sus- to reject these ‘Hubs’ that would of trustees elected by parents. week in NZ than daily newspapers dismantle the school system in “The Hub plan would strip New pensions. New Zealand as we know it.” “It’s no exaggeration to say Zealand’s world-leading, commuK WEE A OSS NZ READERSHIP ACR nity-led public education % system of what makes it unique,” said Glen Den% ham, Principal of Massey High School in West Auckland. “The Community Schools Alliance memThe Tomorrow’s Schools report want to encourage more parents to bership represents urban, released late last year has sparked be actively involved in their school Get on trend! Grow your customers, build your sales and regional and rural primary robust discussion about the current boards and this is why we recomprofits with us. Phone 271 8068, and secondary schools, mend the boards’ focus be on stuschool system. email sales@times.co.nz from the whole range of The Tomorrow’s Schools Inde- dent success and wellbeing, the Source: Nielsen Survey 01-04-2014 15 . All people NZ 15 . Readership across a week comparison Community v Daily newspaper. pendant Taskforce is reminding goals, culture, and character of the people to have their say on the school, and on appointing the prinreport ‘Our Schooling Futures: cipal. “We also want to provide more Stronger Together | Whiria Nga PUZZLE NO. 7902 Tuatinitini which was released in support and time for teachers and December. Consultation closes on principals to get on with the vitally 1 2 3 4 5 important tasks we ask them to Sunday. 6 Bali Haque, chair of the Independ- do and to clear away some of the ent Taskforce and former Pakuranga bureaucracies that currently get in College principal, says the Taskforce the way.” 7 8 The Taskforce has prepared six has hosted or attended more than 100 meetings with parents, board video’s focusing on some quesmembers, teachers and principals tions people have about the recom9 10 11 to “ensure all New Zealanders can mendations including the role of hear about the proposals and share boards, education hubs and principals’ contracts. “We believe that we their views”. 12 13 15 16 14 “These consultation meetings must place all our children’s needs have been really valuable. They and potential at the centre of any have provided us with plenty to change. 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Local principals speak up Schools around the country have banded together to reject the Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Tasforce proposal. These schools say the proposal will replace direct parental involvement in schools with “Education Hubs” and that these hubs will take control away from the school boards on important educational matters.

Steven Hargreaves, Macleans College principal

“Boards will still exist – but in name only. All legal and practical responsibilities will be given to the Hub. That is stated in the report. The report states that principals will be on 5 year contracts. The Taskforce are rapidly backing away from that idea, but it is stated in the report. Regarding consultation – there is a big difference between consultation and a meeting. I have been to many of these meetings and been spoken at for lengthy periods by Taskforce members. There isn’t much consulting, there is plenty of brushing off genuine concerns with responses such as ‘that’s not what we intended the report to say.”

Ian Dickinson, Pigeon Mountain primary School principal

“Unfortunately, the biggest issue with the entire Tomorrow’s Schools review is the lack of depth around the recommendations; the what and why. The recommendations set out as a result of the review are vague at best, and lacking any basis for action. Effectively, 0.06 per cent of the NZ population helped the taskforce reach such sweeping conclusions based on deficit thinking, and guided by the premise that education in NZ is broken and failing significant numbers of students. We need not to kid ourselves that this programme of reforms is not Government-driven. The taskforce was appointed by Chris Hipkins, the process is being handled by the Government, communication is being handled by the Government, and even the responses defending the proposals are from Government representatives. There is little impartiality in this review. We had the chance to ask the taskforce questions relating to their proposals. The ‘We think...’ responses were woolly and lacking in detail. When members of the taskforce walk away from their roles, all we will be left with will be vague statements which the government will be able to interpret to their own advantage- clarity is needed desperately. One very clear example of this lack of clarity, evidenced from the Ormiston meeting, was the response around restructuring the schooling system, and reforming intermediates and middle years. Bali Haque referred to intermediates as “problematic”. When questioned, he was unable to give a clear idea about how the judgment was developed, or what ‘problematic’ meant. When pressed, he explained that “a couple of principals expressed a desire to hold on to the children for more than two years”. If this sort of logic or scarcity of detail/evidence is reflected in the rest of the recommendations, then it perhaps explains the lack of faith we have in the work of the taskforce.”

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Flat Bush murderer jailed for 17 years More than 40 primary and intermediate students from various schools throughout east Auckland gathered at the Howick RSA to learn about what kiwis endured in previous military campaigns. Photo supplied

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Students catch a glimpse into the lives of genuine war heroes

ore than 40 wide-eyed students sat quietly listening to the tales of war heroes on Monday afternoon. They were gathered at the Howick RSA for a special afternoon to broaden their knowledge of what kiwis endured in previous military campaigns. The Howick RSA arranged for three speakers to share their stories with student leaders from more than 10 east Auckland primary and intermediate schools. The speakers of the day were Andrew Lister who spoke of what it means to be a hero and spoke of well-known New Zealand heroes. Leo Abbott took centre stage to give the students a brief history of

some of our local war casualties whose names are engraved on the cenotaph on Stockade Hill. He told the children about the importance of Anzac Day and that it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices some men made. Adele White spoke about types of service in recent times, sharing insight into her work for the New Zealand Police. The eager students then gathered around Howick RSA’s oldest member, 99-year-old Eric Wilson, a Second World War army veteran, with a sharp mind who could recall every detail of the war. The children were buzzing over old photos and memorabilia from Eric.

Daylight saving Sports awards tickets for sale Daylight saving ends at 2am on Sunday so don’t forget to wind your clocks and watches back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. You’ll have to wait until spring before daylight saving time starts again – Sunday September 29 in fact.

Cricket promotion for Pak College Pakuranga College has extended congratulations to its 1st XI Boys’ Cricket team who beat Glendowie College to become champions of the 1B grade. They’ll be moving up to 1A next season.

The region’s sports awards judging panel met last Monday and from the 117 nominations received, finalists were narrowed down in each category. “We are pleased with the range of clubs that are going to be acknowledged this year for the 2018 season and can see next year being an even bigger event,” said Amanda Dyason, who is organising the awards on behalf of Pakuranga United Rugby Club. “As well as the 14 categories we are acknowledging 11 people for their 20-plus years’ service to their club.” The awards dinner and presentation are on Thursday April 11 at 6.30pm at the Pakuranga United Rugby Club. If you would like to be a part of this community event you can purchase tickets from Eventfinder.

he man who killed Flat Bush mother Xi Wang has been sentenced to life in prison. Ephraim Beazley, pictured, who last month admitted to murdering his ex-wife as she held their twoyear-old son in her arms, appeared in the High Court today. Beazley will spend at least 17 years behind bars before he is eligible for parole. Justice Simon Moore considered Beazley’s lack of remorse, early guilty plea and no previous convictions in his sentencing, according to Radio NZ. Justice Moore described the attack as “calculated” and heartbreakingly incomprehensible for Wang’s family, RNZ reported.

Beazley, who had been estranged from Wang for two years, travelled from Rotorua on December 10 to east Auckland where he violently attacked her at her front door, court documents have revealed. The Herald obtained a police summary of facts which reported that shortly after 10pm, Beazley arrived at Wang’s home in Flat Bush intending to kill her. Beazley knocked on the door and when Wang opened it, without speaking he stabbed her several times in the neck, body and legs. When he knew he had done enough to kill her, he fled the scene. He left their son in her arms, the Herald reported.

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Master chefs win big prize again Two Botany students have won a cooking competition in grand style. On Saturday March 30, the Manukau Beautification Trust held its annual Eye on Nature Eco event. One of the events on the day was a master chef-style secondary schools cooking competition. Contestants had to prepare four portions of a main dish containing duck breast and two types of kumara in one hour. Botany Downs Secondary College students Farzana Rahimi and Natasha Pheng represented the school and won the competition with their dish “Aroha I te rakiraki” (Love a duck) which was juniperseared duck breast, confit duck, kumara puree aronchini, fig and kumara chutney and sour cherries. Angie Thomson, food technology and hospitality teacher at the college, said that she could not be more proud. “The skills these two demonstrated were of such a high standard and far surpass what I would expect from secondary schools students,” said Angie. “ I have worked with professional chefs that can’t cook as well as these two.” Natasha and Farzana said that they were nervous on the day but had trained hard and knew that they had a strong dish so felt good

Farzana Rahimi, Natasha Pheng and Angie Thomson.

about their chances. They just had to remember to do what they had practiced and keep communicating. They said that they could not have done it without the support of their teacher (Mrs Thomson) who always encourages them to do their best. “She has high expectations but chose us for the competition because she knew we could win

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it,” the girls said. “In the weeks leading up to the completion we worked on developing our dish and trialling different cooking techniques and presentation styles until we were really happy with what we had created. “ This is the sixth year in a row of winning this competition for Botany Downs Secondary College.

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or someone who has always been fascinated by the play of light and explaining shape through light, it came as a huge surprise that her sculptural interpretation of white light being broken into colour — had got her noticed in Wellington. Cassandra Ter Weijden, former student of Pakuranga College couldn’t believe her eyes when she read an email saying her art portfolio had achieved Excellence in the Visual Art and that she was one of the 30 students in New Zealand whose art work was selected to be featured in The Top Art Folio Exhibition—an annual touring exhibition featuring a selection of the NCEA Level 3 portfolios. The five streams covered are design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Cassandra’s art will travel across schools and museums around the country. Her work comprises of a tall tower— that plays with light, shape and colour. “Every sculpture was individual with manipulation of colour, light, shadow, giving it an artsy and analytical meaning. “The idea of the artwork is that colour represents positivity; while the different shapes and use of light show that positivity can appear in different forms,” she says. The 17-year-old University of Auckland student is currently doing a Bachelor of Arts in criminology and psychology. She says, “I believe the top 10 per cent students in the country have been is asked to be a part of this, so currently my work is being toured across the country

Cassandra Ter Weijden’s art work was selected to be featured in The Top Art Folio Exhibition – an annual touring exhibition. Photos supplied

in museums and schools as an exemplar for top grades.” Giving due credit to her teacher Frank Woodward, head of Visual Arts she says, “He helped me heaps with research. Also, I was not used to using power tools and by the end of the year I was skilled at using saw drills and tools that I never thought I would need to use. “It was the best class in the whole year. I’d go there early in the morning and it was purely by choice.” Woodward says, he has worked with Cassie for a few years and is really pleased that she has been rewarded for her hard work with representation in The Top Art Folio Exhibition. “Sculpture requires experimen-

tation with ideas and materials, pushing boundaries through interesting and unusual combinations of the two,” he says. “Cassie approached the challenge of this in her Year 13 Sculpture folio with excess energy and determination. It was great to be able to stand on the sideline, throwing ideas and possible materials into the mix and watch Cassie resolve the sculptural problems in such detailed and interesting ways.” Top Art provides an opportunity for secondary students and teachers to gain an understanding of what is required to achieve Excellence at Level 3. It also allows members of the public to see the high quality art being created in schools.

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KINZ Mission Heights celebrating biculturalism with new whare T

here’s a new wharenui in town and it sits proudly in the children’s playground at KINZ Mission Heights. Youngsters and their parents turned up on the morning of March 29 to commemorate the unveiling of the small wharenui in a spectacular celebration of the centre’s multicultural students. The centre named the wharenui, ‘Kura o nga timatanga hou,’ – School of New Beginnings. The unveiling was blessed by Nick Hawke, a kaumatua from Ngati Whatua, Orakei. Speeches were translated by a teacher speaking Mandarin for those families who may not have understood the Maori or English speeches. Parents and community members came together to help bring this dream to life, putting a great deal of love and care into helping construct, carve and paint the wharenui. At the close of the blessing, teachers, parents and students enjoyed a wide array of food from different parts of the world. The opening and blessing ceremony was a true celebration of each child’s heritage.

A beautiful little wharenui has been built in the children’s playground of KINZ Mission Heights. Parents, teachers and students came together late last month to celebrate its unveiling ceremony.

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They’re taking bangers to Bluff The rally raises money for different charities, with this year’s funds going to Multiple Sclerosis NZ and Hopeworks Foundation. The journey will take the travellers 12 days, ending on April 13. Driving along roads less travelled will see the group visit the East Cape, the inland road to Hanmer Springs and the SH99 between Te Anau and Invercargill.

The rally registration cost is $500 and, in addition participants must raise a further $500, in sponsorship donations. At the end of the rally there will be an auction with proceeds going to charity. For more information on entering the Bangers to Bluff rally next year visit www.bangerstobluff. co.nz.

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resource, Lorelle reached out to Richard Wilkie, a member of the Rotary Club and whose wife Ann was a past pupil of Sunnyhills, as a connection for support.

able during the summer months for families to use in the holidays. However, with limited funds available from the school for such an expensive but worthy

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The Howick Tramping club night is 7.30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month below Howick Bridge Club, 563 Pakuranga Rd. The next meeting will be on April 9. Cover charge $2. Senior Arborist for Auckland Council, Howell Davies, will give a talk about the impacts of diseases on urban trees. There will be time for questions about Kauri Dieback and the impact this is having on access for walking tracks in the region. Explore the outdoors with great people. Day walks and overnight tramps. New members welcome, phone Janette 09 536-6459.

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The Probus Club of Howick’s next meeting is Friday April 12 at St Andrews Presbyterian Church. The club enjoys interesting speakers, monthly lunches, bus trips, outings to Auckland City shows and the Howick Little Theatre. The friendly club always welcomes new members and visitors. Free admission. For enquiries, phone Marilyn on 09 576-8725.

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The next meeting of the Howick Branch of the NZSG will be held on Saturday April 13 at St Andrews Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick at 1.30pm. Lisa Truttman will be speaking about the many faces of D B Russell, who convinced people he could do virtually anything. Door charge is $5. Visitors welcome. Phone 5764715 or 576-5400.

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Pamela Taylor still spends a lot of the time at the Howick Historical Village. She is pictured in front of the Puhinui Homestead which was built in 1861. It is where the textile collection is kept. Photo Nick Krause

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enjoy that,” she said. The textile collection, which includes wedding gowns, nighties, children’s wear, Christening gowns, pillow slips and doilies, are catalogued and kept in tissue paper and acid-free boxes. There are more than 227 garments and there is a display every month. She still volunteers for gardening and live days. Meanwhile, another long-time committee member also retired at the AGM. Tim English was treasurer for 16 years. He was appointed by President Doug White in 2002 and has helped steer the ship with his oversight of the finance and accounts but has also made a substantial contribution to governance of the society by his contribution at the board table. Both were commended at the AGM.

Howick Historical Society Incorporated) in 1976 and has been on the committee since, retiring at the AGM in September last year. She has a strong affinity for the area. She was born in Howick and her father Dick Newton always had a business in Howick, a carrying company with five trucks. Pamela attended Howick District High School (site of Howick Intermediate) then went on to Epsom Girls Grammar School followed by business college in Albert Street in the city. Qualified as a shorthand typist, Pamela worked for the Justice Department’s Lands & Deeds division. Married in 1959, she had three boys who grew up in the Howick area. These days she’s in and out of the village. “I still come in every Monday and look after the textiles and we

amela Taylor remembers the very first building that was plonked at the site of what is now the Howick Historical Village. “I think it was the parsonage,” says Pamela, who recalls with fondness those formative days of the village. She has recently retired from the Howick & Districts Historical Society where she was secretary for more than 30 years. “I was on the committee when Alan’s (Alan La Roche is a Howick historian and author) vision about the historical village (came into being). “(It was all done) under Alan’s guidance. It was a lot of fun and a lot of hard work. There were working bees every Saturday for several years.” Pamela was asked to stand on the committee (formerly the

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Capital Gains Tax of great concern for hard-working Kiwis With Simeon Brown

akuranga is an area full of hard-working Kiwis. Business owners, entrepreneurs, and people who just want to get ahead call this place home, and sadly they are the ones who stand to lose the most from a Capital Gains Tax (CGT). When the Labour/NZ First/Green government’s Tax Working Group reported back last month it included proposals for eight new taxes, with a CGT chief among them. It would target every small busi-

ness owner, KiwiSaver account, family bach, lifestyle block and investment in New Zealand. This will act as a massive disincentive to save or invest or build a productive business. It would add huge complexity to New Zealand’s tax system, which is widely regarded as one of the simplest and easiest to do business within, and that’s before you add in the other seven new taxes proposed. These include an agriculture tax, a vacant residential land tax, a water

tax, a fertiliser tax, an environmental footprint tax, a natural capital enhancement tax, and an extension of the waste tax. And we’ve already seen the likes of a Regional Fuel Tax applied in Auckland, further hurting the back pockets of Pakuranga residents. National knows that you cannot tax a country to prosperity. We know that instead of making it harder to do business we need to make it easier, particularly because of our nation’s size and geographical location.

In our nine years of government from 2008-2017 we saw our economy recover from the Global Financial Crisis to become one of the strongest in the world, not because we taxed everyone more but we because we worked hard to do the opposite. If Kiwi businesses have more money to spend, they will hire more workers and invest more money in growth and trade - it’s not hard. National will repeal any CGT and the Regional Fuel Tax, index tax

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thresholds to inflation, and introduce no new taxes in our first term. Decreasing the tax burden on Kiwis is the way to grow our economy, while it’s clear this government continues to be one of tax more and spend badly. ➤ Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga

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Another year, another successful Howick Rotary Fun Run Walker and runner gathered bright and early for the eighth annual Howick Rotary Fun Run earlier this month. With running shoes and sweat bands at the ready, people of all fitness levels turned up to traverse one of three uphill courses. This year the fun run was also attended by nearly 300 local primary and intermediate school children eager to take part. A large team of Rotarians, Howick Coastguard and Howick College students dispersed to man the various marshalling and water stations around the course. Howick Rotary has seen the par-

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ticipation in the fun run grow from around 200 in 2012 to 1000 runners this year. Organisers said the fun run participation was strengthened this year by the large attendance of family groups. The school teams of four runners were competing for the Crawford Cup, with Shelley Park Primary winning the Primary Cup and Somerville Intermediate and Bucklands Beach Intermediate dead-heating for the Intermediate Cup. A barbeque provided by Mitre 10 Mega and manned by Howick Rotarians provided sausages for those attending.

Ice-cream and coffee was also available on site. Athlete’s Foot provided fresh fruit for the runners and walkers completing the Fun Run Prizegiving took place on Stockade Hill with Cups and spot prizes handed out. The raffle for a ride in the Hero Car – De Lorean was won by Andre. All funds raised by this event are passed on to the Howick Coastguard for safety and rescue equipment to enable them to continue to provide a marvellous service in protecting our local boating community. The Rotary Club of Howick would

like to acknowledge the continuing sponsorship and support of The Howick Local Board and The Chenery Memorial Trust.

One thousand runners took part in the 2019 Howick Rotary Fun Run. Photos supplied

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f you have always wanted to learn about lighting design for theatre, now’s your chance. Coming up on April 13-14 at Howick Little Theatre (HTL) is an opportunity to learn from one of New Zealand’s top lighting designers, Nik Janiurek. Originally from the UK, Nik has toured internationally and worked with companies as diverse as the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Bristol Old Vic, Auckland Theatre Company, New Zealand Opera, New Zealand Dance Company and Atamira Dance Company to name a few. And he will be working with a small group of 12, aged 13 years and over, on the design for an actual production. This workshop, designed with beginners and intermediate amateur lighting practitioners in mind, is made affordable with funding from Creative Communities NZ/Auckland Council, and costs just $60. Participants will explore the process and intricacies of lighting a theatrical show and proceed to design, rig and plot the lighting design for an actual production, The Spirit of Annie Ross, which opens to the public at Howick Little Theatre on May 4. During the course, various topics will be touched on, including: use of particular instruments;

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importance of angles; choice of colour; special effects; parameters of design — based around the show, venue, resources, etc; realising the design on paper; implementing the design; cue plotting and cue timings. Several professional designs will be explored and briefly critiqued in relation to the topics discussed. And reference to HLT’s upcoming production of The Spirit of Annie Ross will also be prominent in the discussions. A practical lighting design for a particular scenario will be given at the end of the initial day. This will form the basis of a design to be rigged and focused on the second day, and some cues plotted, if time allows. The design elements used in this practical

will then be explored through discussion and evaluation of the difficulties encountered and the process behind creating a successful design. A basic knowledge and understanding of lighting equipment is recommended for those enrolling. To sign up for the workshop, download a registration form from the HLT website hlt.org.nz/ services/workshops and return it to the theatre. Or contact the office, 534-1401 or info@hlt.org. nz for further information. ➤➤Where: Howick Little Theatre, Lloyd Elsmore Park, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga. ➤➤When: Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, 10am—4pm.

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Another 7 months trading Monday – Friday has gone by and by popular demand they are ready to open Saturdays. “Good things take time” says Roma Coffees owner and master roaster Aaron Wyatt. “We are excited about opening Saturdays. We are hoping that this will allow a whole different group of people, who maybe cant make it in mid week, to come down and check out what it is that we do and experience really fresh coffee.” As Easter is just around the corner, to celebrate their first Saturday open, Roma Coffee will be giving away a free Easter egg with every purchase.

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The ages of man (and woman) ■■SOLUTIONS, with the Citizens Advice Bureau

elow is a guide describing what you are allowed to do as you attain different ages: At 5 you can enrol in a state school. At 6 you must have started school. At 10 you can be charged with murder or manslaughter. At 12 you can be charged with certain other very serious criminal offences. At 14 you can be left at home alone / can babysit children/can be prosecuted for any criminal offence. At 15 you can leave school. At 16 you can sit a driving test and get your learner licence / can leave home / can get married or enter a

civil union with your parents’ consent / can decide which parent you want to live with if your parents split up / can agree to, or refuse, medical treatment / can leave school / can work full-time / can be expelled from school / can apply for certain benefits / can apply for a firearms licence / can legally consent to have sex / your parents can’t change your name / if you are married or in a civil union you can change your name and /or make a will / you are entitled to the adult minimum wage / you can apply for an adult passport / you can fly a plane solo. At 17 you can join the Navy, the Army, or the Air Force / you can apply to join the Police / you will be treated as an adult by the criminal justice system.

At 18 your parents or legal guardian are no longer responsible for you / you can get married or enter a civil union / you can make a will / you are no longer entitled to free dental care / you can buy fireworks, alcohol, cigarettes and tobacco / you can be employed as a bar person or in a liquor store / you can drink alcohol in a pub or a licensed restaurant / you can apply for many types of income support / you can apply to your bank for a cheque account, credit card and a loan / you are fully bound by any contract you enter into / you can place bets at the TAB or a racecourse, or buy Instant Kiwi tickets / you can vote in national and local authority elections and stand as a candidate / you can be called in for jury service / you can change your name.

At 19 if you are adopted you can place a veto on information about you so that your birth parents can’t contact you. At 20 you have reached the age of majority and have all the rights and responsibilities of an adult. If you are adopted you can apply to Births, Deaths and Marriages for a copy of your birth certificate to find the names of your birth parents / you can apply to adopt a child who is related to you / you can gamble or work in a casino /you are allowed to have small amounts of alcohol in your system when you are driving a vehicle. At 25 you can apply to adopt a child who is not related to you, and who is at least 20 years younger than you

➤➤Solutions editorial has been compiled by Vani, and is a regular column from the Pakuranga Citizens Advice Bureau. Visit us at Library Building, Pakuranga. Phone 576 8331 and at Botany Citizens Advice Bureau, rear Food Court Entrance, Botany Town Centre, Phone 271 5382 or 0800 267 222 for free, confidential and informative help.

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Poppy Day volunteers needed The run-up to the annual Anzac Poppy Day is in full swing at Howick RSA and, as is the case every year, more volunteers will be welcomed to help spread the load. Judith Chatwin and the team have been planning this for several months. The campaign got underway last week when boxes of poppies were delivered to 40 schools throughout the Howick Ward. For the 14th year Macleans College students will take poppy and collection boxes around businesses throughout the East Tamaki industrial area. And last Monday boxes of 100 poppies along with collection boxes were dropped off to a myriad of businesses throughout the ward, including g retail shops, banks, doctors’ rooms, tennis club, garden centres and cafes. Every year the RSA establishes key collection points in shopping malls throughout the ward and it is here there can never be enough volunteers. They are needed to man the booths for four twohour shifts from 8.30am-4.30pm on Poppy Day. “We are always very grateful to volunteers, Mrs Chatwin said. “We never have enough but it spreads the load. People can always bring a partner or a friend to share the shift.” ➤➤Volunteers prepared to man RSA booths on Poppy Day in the Howick Ward on April 12 can phone the Howick RSA on 534-9702 or send an email to admin@howickrsa.co.nz or leave a name and time on the RSA notice board.

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CGT – alarm bells should be ringing RSM New Zealand (Auckland) at Highbrook heard from Former Bell Gully tax partner Joanne Hodge on capital gains tax at a presentation on Thursday March 14. ■■By Eleni Balmer

usiness owners face significant increases in compliance costs if proposed recommendations from the Tax Working Group are anything to go by. The group delivered a twovolume document within 12 months. The most contentious recommendation is the introduction of a broad-based capital gains tax. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a call to introduce this tax when elected. Alarmingly, Ardern wants legislation drafted within six months, ready for the 2020 election. Using capital gains tax as a political manoeuvre and rushing through legislation is fraught with danger. It’s no surprise then that two of the dissenting viewpoints came from tax experts within the group. Others in the group supported the broad approach and considered that the increase in compliance costs would be outweighed by reductions in investment bias. Former Bell Gully tax partner Joanne Hodge does not hold this viewpoint. She raised concerns about the fairness of the taxation across asset classes. Presenting to an at-capacity crowd at RSM, Hodge berated the complexity and time-frame. “The New Zealand tax system is unique. Taxpayers have faith in the system and

how it works, especially when compared with other countries. Ardern wants legislation ready for the next election but it’s much too complex to be rushed.” Hodge is of the view that capital gains tax should be introduced, but over a period of time and with specific reference to different classes of assets. There were ‘gasp’ moments when Hodge cited examples of how some of the recommendations would work. For example, an “excluded home” will be exempt from any capital gains tax. This includes the family home. However subtleties exist. Where a person has a family home, but acquires vacant land to build a new house, they must have acquired land, constructed the home and occupied it within 12 months for both properties to be excluded. If this does not occur, the original property will be captured for capital gains tax purposes. Should a person move into residential care facility, they have 12 months in which to sell their family home before that too becomes liable for tax. If a couple has separated, and both are living in different ‘family’ homes, those homes are only protected from tax for a period of 36 months. With compliance costs estimated at an average of $10,000

for each of New Zealand’s 450,000 small businesses and the potential to tax gains arising after “valuation day”, businesses are already talking about reducing capital spend and adjusting valuations for tangible and intangible assets. “Australian businesses have learned to keep their valuations below the $5 million threshold, suffocating their ability to grow in order to avoid the implications of capital gains tax. “Our position should be to learn from those who have been down this road before, not to ignore it” says Lisa Murphy, tax partner at RSM. What the tax working group has tabled is complex and has wide-ranging implications. Murphy has a pragmatic view. “With luck, this Government will realise the simple act of raising GST by half a per cent will generate the same amount of tax revenue in the first year, that capital gains tax recommendations would take 10 years to generate, of which 43 per cent would come from the rental housing market. “This should be a red flag, particularly given our housing and wellbeing issues. “Implications of a capital gains tax must be considered in context of both societal impact and sustainable economic growth.” ➤➤Eleni Balmer is business manager at RSM New Zealand at Highbrook

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A thought occurred to me about the awful event that happened in Linwood Christchurch, so I made a suggestion to my head teacher and employer about making a “Box of Happiness” to forward onto a kindy that had been affected in Linwood, Christchurch. They agreed with me and supported the idea wholeheartedly. I rang the Kidsfirst Kindergarten in Linwood and I spoke to the teacher there Andrea. She was so taken back by the gesture she got quite emotional, as did I. It is this event that has done so much damage to the Muslim community, but has also made NZ stand out as a caring, multi-national society that is unbreakable for uniting in this tragedy’s wake. I was very shaken about this event and how it would affect the children the most, a thought expressed by the whole of NZ I would suspect. So the children and staff of The Secret Garden Preschool, a new centre just opened in Howick, have made this “Box of Happiness” to send the children at Kidsfirst in Christchurch, to have

something to open and enjoy and share with one and another. We thought it would take their mind off the darkest moment in NZ history, to have a day of fun and laughter and enjoyment in knowing another preschool has made a connection with them to make a day special for them. To let them know we are thinking of them and the Muslim community and send our aroha and hugs , and let them know this definitely is not who we are in NZ.We hope this small gesture will show that we as a nation are all doing things to help show the Muslim community, as well as the Christchurch community, that we are one nation, and they are safe with us as should all people be. I would also like to challenge all other preschools, kindys, and other early childhood centres, to make a connection and collect a box of goodies to forward onto the chosen place in Christchurch. Let’s spread the love around and show the world the way of peace! Kia Kaha Otautahi, with aroha from Tamaki Makaurau.Hei Kona mai me te aroha ( Goodbye for now with love) From The Secret Garden Preschool Howick

‘We’re not acting quickly enough’ On Friday March 15, children all around the world between the ages of 8 and 18, skipped school to protest against climate change. This is because the world’s leaders are not taking action quickly enough to keep global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, as stated in the Paris Agreement. I joined well over 1000 other young

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climate activists and their families in Aotea Square. There were chants, and emotional speeches and poems by members of the Green Party and young activists. We then signed a petition to tell our politicians to take our futures seriously and treat climate change for what it is - a crisis. We need to act now! In New Zealand, rallies were held in 27 locations across the country. And guess how many people went on strike worldwide? 1.5 million! If you would like to help, ask your local MP to support the Zero Carbon Bill which will be presented in Parliament soon. Some MPs already know they’ll be voting for a ZCB but many are still thinking about it, so the more public support we have the better. You will find a copy of the form on kcc.org.nz/portfolio>zero (Kiwi Conservation Club - part of Forest & Bird). Thank you. Daniel Revans, 10, Cockle Bay

Think about the perpetrator Terrorism has always been a part of life in this world – just name me a country that has not experienced terrorism. Yes, as Jesus Christ taught us, we have to show love in whatever situation one is in, and I am so proud of the way Kiwis are showing that love to the victims, victims’ families and friends. While love showered them, let us not forget that the perpetrator also deserves some understanding of why he did what he did, because we are also to ‘love our enemies and do good to those that hate you’.

NZ is a safe and fair country where justice and equality is the basis of everyday life and everyone is entitled to have their dignity and human rights respected. Is the perpetrator accorded such human rights? To favour one group of people and to ignore another is how injustice abounds. Margaret Scott, Auckland

Let’s have some balance please That a recent taskforce report Our Schooling Futures: Stronger Together should attract criticism and debate is no surprise. The authors of the report are now engaged in consultation. They seek as much feedback from as wide a range of voices as possible. Unfortunately, the report in the Times on March 21 entitled, “Tomorrow’s Schools plans attract flak” makes a series of misleading statements about what the report stands for and what it proposes. It is simply not true to claim that boards will be removed and that bureaucrats will have the power to make all decisions around the education of children and that there will be no meaningful community oversight. Recommendation 1 makes it clear that Boards will be retained and will continue to have most of the responsibilities they currently have. School operational funding and staffing entitlements will continue as they do now, and principals and boards will continue to have control over those. Hubs will replace the current regional offices of the Ministry of Education and be oriented to support and service for schools. Principals will not be replaced

every five years. The report states that principals will continue to be permanently employed as they are now and appointment to a school would be on a five-year contract. The taskforce have made it absolutely clear in the many public meetings they have run that it was never their intention to see all principals rotated each five years. Moves would only happen when all parties were in agreement. It is deliberately misleading to claim that experienced staff will be moved by a hub to another school. That is not a recommendation in the report. There will be opportunities for teachers to be seconded to work in a hub or in another school but that would only occur when sought by the teacher and agreed to by the other parties. In many schools and communities any change to the level of donation asked for will have no effect as donations are already very small or not asked for at all. Elsewhere in the report the Taskforce suggests that funding levels do need to be increased. Teacher shortage was never part of the Taskforce brief. It is unfair to blame them for failing to solve a problem that they were not asked to solve. In any situation where significant changes to a well-established system are proposed there will be concerns and questions. That is natural and debate is to be encouraged. However, those in positions of responsibility and influence do need to present their arguments in a balanced and fair way. Allan Vester (Allan Vester retired last year after 23 years as principal of Edgewater College)

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NEW Decks (repairs), fences, timber/pool fencing & repairs. Free quotes. Ph/txt John 021 023 69767

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SITUATIONS VACANT Strawberry planting & trimming 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-2pm – bring tax numbers, photo ID and proof of eligibility to work in NZ.

Perrys berrys ltd

5 Campana rd, Papatoetoe P: (09) 622 2350 e: employment@perrysberrys.co.nz

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Dental Receptionist/ pRactice aDministRatoR

The church is currently advertising for the following position for our second hand shop

Pakuranga

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Ph Pam 09 274 6977 or email CV to pam@arcrite.co.nz

Sancta Maria College is a co-educational Year 7-13 State Integrated Catholic College with 1000 students in East Auckland. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled

Digital technologies teacher Part Time, Fixed Term

0.6 load starting Monday, 29th April 2019 to Friday 31st May 2019 with possibility of extension by mutual agreement The successful candidate will be joining a high performing, forward thinking and well-resourced department. The candidate should be focused on student engagement, positive relationships, achievement and excellence. Our classrooms are learner-focused and dynamic. Our teachers adopt a growth mindset and reflective practice. You will join a positive working environment which is supported by our staff wellbeing programme. Commitment to the Special Character of the College and a full participation in the co-curricular programme are conditions of employment. Applications close on 10 April, Wednesday at 4:00pm. The Application Forms can be found on our website www.sanctamaria.school.nz. Apply by email to Anita Heffernan, Deputy Principal at a.heffernan@sanctamaria.school.nz enclosing the application form, CV and supporting documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DRIVER/STORE ASSISTANT

We have a part-time position available to work in the second hand shop as a driver and shop assistant. You must be fit and strong and hold a full driver’s license. If you are interested please send your CV to:

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Relief Teachers - We NEED you!

Maintenance Person

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.

Pakuranga Park Village is looking for a fit and active person to join our maintenance team assisting in the refurbishment works on our villas and apartments. To be considered for this role, you need to have the ‘right stuff’ including common sense; reliability; and a robust physical condition. You will thrive in a team environment. You will be working in a small dedicated team providing general maintenance and repairs in a retirement village. This is a job that requires someone who can do a bit of everything on a full-time basis. You will provide general refurbishment services and assist with the maintenance of our comprehensive range of village facilities. The ideal candidate will have: • A can do attitude • Experience in house refurbishment/building and/or carpentry • Experience with hand tools and power tools • Their own reliable transport • Knowledge of H&S standards In return we can offer: • A great team to work with • A job with plenty of variety, where no two days will be the same • A competitive salary

Ph 09 815 8152

Email: relief@oasis-edu.co.nz - www.betterteachers.nz

Teacher Aide Positions x2 Fixed Term Positions

This position is being readvertised and those who have previously applied should not reapply. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please apply with a cover letter and CV to jobs@realliving.co.nz

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A dedicated person is required to work from 8:30am2:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, providing 1:1 support for a student in the junior school. Training will be given. Experience or knowledge of special needs is an advantage. Please send a CV and expression of interest to Helen Gillanders at admin@mhp.school.nz DE267332

Fixed Term Positions A reliable person is required to support students with their learning for 14.5 hours per week during term time. There may be a possibility for additional hours in the future. Experience or knowledge of English language teaching is an advantage. Please send a CV and expression of interest to Jenny Keber at admin@mhp.school.nz DE267336

Frameroom workers wanted

EJP is a family owned and operated upholstered furniture manufacturer based in Onehunga. You’ll be cutting timber rails as per specification, using tools (drill press, staple gun etc). To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have a solid and reliable work history, demonstrating your ability to stick with a job and learn new skills. An excellent work ethic, with the ability to work unsupervised and meet deadlines. The ability to work in a physically demanding role where some heavy lifting is required. Good communication skills, with the ability to read and follow instructions in English. Your own transport as we work 6.45am-3.15pm. Some basic woodwork/carpentry or similar experience would be advantageous. Starting rate is between $17.70-$19.50/hr, depending on skills and experience.

Please email a CV to elke@ejconsulting.co.nz or call Elke 021802213.

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This is an important new position within our well established Howick based Finance & Investment Company and will suit an energetic experienced Accountant with minimum 3 years of company accounting practice – an enthusiastic approach to this role is a must!

TEACHER AIDE

Part-Time; Fixed-Term; Term Time Only

Key TAsKs: • Production of monthly accounts for the entities involved in the company’s operation – for presentation to the Board by CEO. • Provision of statistical information/forecasts etc as required by CEO and Directors. • Ensure all IRD and GST requirements and obligations are met • Appraise current systems and procedures and implement changes if required. HouRs: In line with company growth and/or expansion of the role, this is a full time position but there may be an opportunity for an initial part time period to suit. The company currently has thirteen employees in it’s Auckland office, two in Wellington and one in Bay of Plenty. Historically it has maintained and open and inclusive working environment. The successful applicant will become part of this culture. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking company with strong plans and strategies from growth. If this opportunity interests you, please send your application and CV to: julia@scfl.co.nz

Guidance counsellor Permanent; Part-Time

Sancta Maria College is a Year 7-13 State Integrated Catholic Secondary School with 1000 students in Flat Bush, East Auckland. We are seeking a caring and compassionate Guidance Counsellor to provide counselling for students in Years 7-13. Professional qualifications at Master’s level will be an advantage. This position is for 1 day/week (Friday) and has the potential for an increase in hours in the future.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated Teacher Aide with great initiative and communication skills to join our vibrant Learning Support Department. The successful candidate will be required to work with a variety of students across the College from Year 7-13 with various special needs and talents. You will also need to work as a team member with teachers and other staff members and should be empathetic to the needs of young adolescents. Commencing 29 May 2019-10 December 2019, 10 hours per week with negotiable hours. All candidates will also be required to support the Special Character of the College.

Application forms can be downloaded from our school website at www.sanctamaria.school.nz/ staff-vacancies.

Applications close on Friday, 19 April 2019. Please visit our website for an application form and full role description: www.sanctamaria.school.nz

Applications close on 29 April 2019 (Monday; 4:00pm). Please email your cover letter, application form and all required documents to the HOD/ Guidance Counsellor, Jennifer Goddard at j.goddard@sanctamaria.school.nz

Apply via email enclosing application form, CV and covering letter to: The Director of Learning Support, Mrs Louise Oliphant, l.oliphant@sanctamaria. school.nz

Sancta Maria College is a co-educational Year 7-13 State Integrated Catholic College with 1000 students in East Auckland. We are seeking an enthusiastic, vibrant, self-motivated

Year 7 & 8 Core TeaCher

who is keen to support our growing base of international students.

Sancta Maria College is a co-educational Year 7-13 State Integrated Catholic College with 1000 students in East Auckland. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Year 7&8 Core Teacher.

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Church SERVICES

St Paul’s in the Park Anglican Church 141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush Service: 10am Sunday

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Welcome to our friendly, multi-cultural congregation

To advertise your Church Services in this feature next week, phone Classiﬁeds on 271 8055 or email classiﬁedadverts@times.co.nz

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Homestay Coordinator You will be responsible for responsible for: • The safe and appropriate residential care for our Foreign fee-paying students • Assisting in the continued wellbeing of our Foreign fee-paying students • Ensuring effective communication between relevant stakeholders

Many cultures, one community. Sunday Service — Children’s & Youth programme available*

8:30am

Language Learning Assistants x2

Qualified Accountant Required

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Reverend Warner Wilder, 021-548-407 www.stpaulsinthepark.nz

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The Eastgate Shop Manager, Jacques van Staden at jacquesv@eastgatecc.org.nz

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Arc-Rite is an electrical company who specialises in servicing, fault finding and repair of battery chargers. Repairs are often down to component level replacement. Due to the growth in this area we are seeking an Electronics Technician with 3-5 years experience to join our small, friendly, dynamic service department team. You will be provided with a uniform and on the job training. Job requirements: • Level 3 Electronics • An appropriate level of mathematics • Very high level of attention to detail • Perseverance and aptitude to learn new things • Ability to work overtime if required

If you are a school leaver or looking for a career in Industrial and Commercial diesel engines, please contact us! We are offering full training and an opportunity for an apprenticeship. You must be reliable and have a good command of the English language. Please email: admin@blueprintdiesel.co.nz

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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

SITUATIONS VACANT

Full Time Diesel service Technician

EASTGATE CHRISTIAN CENTRE – SECOND HAND SHOP

Experienced friendly receptionist required who will accept responsibility to competently manage a range of administrative tasks in our 3 dentist / 4 hygienist practice. You will be efficient, organised, proactive and able to think on your feet. Great people skills, computer skills, initiative, a strong work ethic with an ability to learn are necessary.

Please email CV to Peter at psmith@frasersmithlowe.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

9am* 10:45am* 5:30pm CD177157-V3

5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga eastgatecc.org.nz

Part Time, Fixed Term

0.6 load starting Monday, 29th April 2019 to Friday 31st May 2019 with possibility of extension by mutual agreement

This position is 30 hours per week, term time only with additional hours in the school holidays to meet the expectations of the job description. These additional hours will be in consultation with the Director of International Students prior to each holiday period.

The successful candidate will be joining a high performing, forward thinking and well-resourced department. The candidate should be focused on student engagement, positive relationships, achievement and excellence. Our classrooms are learner-focused and dynamic. Our teachers adopt a growth mindset and reflective practice. You will join a positive working environment which is supported by our staff wellbeing programme. Commitment to the Special Character of the College and a full participation in the co-curricular programme are conditions of employment.

Applications close on Friday, 19 April, at 4:00pm. The Application Forms can be found on our website www.sanctamaria.school.nz.

Applications close on 10 April, Wednesday at 4:00pm. The Application Pack can be found on our website www.sanctamaria.school.nz.

Apply by email to Cara Greengrass, International Department Coordinator at c.greengrass@ sanctamaria.school.nz attaching the application form, CV and supporting documents.

Apply by email to Anita Heffernan, Deputy Principal at a.heffernan@sanctamaria.school.nz enclosing the application form, CV and supporting documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. DE267393

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Botany and Ormiston Times, Thursday, April 4, 2019 — 15

opinion

Fans singing the Blues T

hree consecutive Super Rugby wins have Blues fans singing their praises, with none better than their gutsy 24-9 home win against the Stormers. That latest triumph was crowned by brilliant tries to first-five Otere Black and wings Tanielu Tele’a and Rieko Ioane. But it was the courageous tackling which stopped the South Africans from capitalising on their two-thirds domination of possession and territory. Patrick Tuipulotu’s bone-crunching hit on Stormers iron man Eben Etzebeth topped the charts during a heart-warming defensive effort that demonstrated the growing character of the former easy-beats. Black is kicking the goals that eluded promising young Harry Plummer and veterans Ma’a Nonu and Sonny-Bill Williams are delivering a solid one-two punch as they share second-five duties inside Auckland Mitre 10 premiership star TJ Faiane who adds a cohesive mix with his fast hands and subtle touches. Once again the back three of Rieko Ioane, Melani Nanai and Tele’a made some slashing runs, none better than Ioane’s glorious break through midfield upon coming off the blind before feeding the right wing. Tele’a finished magnificently, his ramrod fend leaving two defenders biting the dust before breaking the tackle of the third. Like Faiane and Dalton Papalii, Tele’a, 20, is a St Kentigern College Old Boy with a big future. Midfield is his

preferred position but he’s not complaining learning from experienced campaigners Nonu and Williams. Nonu has lost pace but he ran and tackled hard in his best game of the season. In replacing Nonu, Williams set up one of his specials with a perfect offload for Black’s try. Although lineout communication between hooker James Parsons and his jumpers leave much to be desired, the forwards are doing their bit in scrums and general play. Parsons and flankers Tom Robinson, Blake Gibson and Papalli are tireless tacklers and Akira Ioane, one of the great attacking forwards, continues to lift his work rate to show he’s also prepared to do the hard graft. That should please All Black selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, just as the improved allround performance of Vaea Fifita will have. Fifita was one of the few Hurricanes to perform in a Hurricanes side humiliated 32-8 on home soil by the champion Crusaders. who recovered well from their Sydney loss the previous week to the Waratahs who got pipped 31-29 by the brave Sunwolves, Leading that upset was dynamic Semisi Masirewa, with three of his team’s four tries, and former Otago lad Hayden Parker who converted all four and added a penalty. Last year the amazing Parker was successful with 38 consecutive kicks before missing. This season he has succeeded with all 32 he has

swimming

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ew’s AgnANGLE attempted. Has anyone in the world gone close to matching that? I doubt it. Meanwhile the national selectors should be concerned at some of the atrocious passing Beauden threw in crucifying his outside backs in the 32-8 loss to the Crusaders. Twice International Rugby Player of the Year, Barrett is an exceptional talent, blessed with courage, speed and the ability to cover defend with trysaving tackles. He also scores his fair share but he sometimes throws hospital passes or ones that are easily intercepted. Hence Ngani Laumape and Matt Proctor were handicapped in their midfield battle against Ryan Crotty and Jack Goodhue. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer

HPK swimmer brings home 9-medal haul HPK freestyle sprinter Daniel Cieplinski is in fine form after more than a year laid off by injury. Cieplinski, 13, brought back 9 medals - 7 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze – from a swimming championship meet in Dunedin. He had a tough year-and-a-half with a serious shoulder injury and broken wrist in three places. Cieplinski, a student at Macleans College, started back at swimming in January and in March he competed for the first time – a division II meet at Moana pools in Dunedin. There were more than 500 swimmers from all over New Zealand. Daniel, a member of HPK (Howick Pakuranga) swimming club, started swimming at the age of 3 and joined competitive swimming at 8. He specialises in freestyle closely followed by backstroke. HPK was 2nd out of 83 clubs from all over New Zealand at the Dunedin meet. Other individual medalists from our club included Leo Arrowsmith, Mulan Chan See, Aaron Spencer and William Waters.Cieplinski was swimming in the 12-13 years age group and came first in five events out of seven that he entered and he won bronze for one as well. The two other golds and one sil-

ver were for relays in which he performed very well. He will be representing Macleans College in secondary school championships in September in Hamilton.

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HPCC Prems repeat championship win as progressing to the semi-final of the Jeff Crowe One Day Championship. The side had a core of quality players with the best squad of bowlers in the competition and great depth in the batting line up. Bill Walsh, Andrew Morrison, Brian Barnard and Daniel Young all averaged over 40 in the Hedley Howarth Trophy with Young’s 509 being the highest aggregate in that competition. Danru Ferns and Rudi Botadra both finished in the top 10 bowlers list with the others all contributing well. Andrew Morrison was top wicket keeper with 19 dismissals. The key to winning the two day grade is to secure the first innings points and for the second year running the team did that. Last but not least the contribution of coach Alan Hunt to the performance of the three top sides was highly significant and it showed in the improved results by the seconds and thirds. The club was very fortunate to have the players guided by a man who played at least 10 seasons for Auckland and had coached successfully at Provincial level with Central Districts.

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➤➤From page 16 Donovan Grobbelaar used all his experience to take advantage of the conditions and took the first two wickets with only nine runs on the board. He took another with the score was 46 and it looked as if the local lads were cruising to victory. However Ryan Harrison 52 and Seb Langridge 50* settled in and as conditions improved looked very comfortable out in the middle. The tone of the match changed when the players discovered that chief rivals Suburbs New Lynn had been beaten by Cornwall just before lunch and the sting went right out of the match. The Alpacas knew they were the champions and East Coast Bays also knew that their side was moving down into the Premier Two division next season. Langridge and Harrison batted through for another hour and the two captains shook hands and settled for the draw with the East Coast Bays score at 135/4. Howick Pakuranga have had a great year right through the grades with the Premier Men winning the Hedley Howarth Two Day trophy and the T20 Championship as well

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PURC nails first match Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s came away with a brilliant win in the opening match of the season in Auckland Rugby’s men’s premier division with a win over Ponsonby 33–26. They were down 19-12 at halftime. PURC’s director of rugby Pita Alatini said it was a great start to the season. “It’s a huge win for us, firstly considering the opposition we played...Ponsonby being last year’s champions and also this year’s Waka Nathan winners,” he said.“Secondly, we had lost a few players to other unions and clubs so pre-season was tough as we didn’t get the numbers at training in our prems and prems development grade. “Thirdly because it was special day being our Heritage Day which is dedicated to all our former members and players from the club. We acknowledge their contribution to our club. “Lastly we had a one-off jersey of an old school design that has been sold through Trade Me and all proceeds go to Dave Tangi’s family as he lost his life in a tragic boat accident in 2016.” Alatini said the game was tough but the boys hung on until the end. “It was a huge effort by our boys and hopefully it has instilled some much-needed self belief that will carry us through the season,” he

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Pakuranga’s Lemeki Namoa takes the ball up against Ponsonby in the opening match of the season. Times photo Wayne Martin

said. “The game wasn’t perfect, so plenty of work-ons before we play Papatoetoe away this weekend.” It was hard to pinpoint stand-outs as this was a team effort, he said. “However some mentions have to go to our senior players like our co-captains Michael McBeath and Aula Silipa who led from the front, sported by their leaders Adam Darracott and Dave Adams. “And then our young guns showed some great skills and athleticism to help us get home Lemeki Namoa at fullback, young props Vaiese Sua and Fatongia Paea were huge in our scrums. Tries: Sanele Williams, Aula Silipa, Lemeki Namoa, Mafi Lagaia and Mikey Falesiu.

Bill Walsh receiving the Hedley Howarth Cup from Auckland Cricket President Rex Hooton.(Back, from left) Jamie Brown, Dan Young, Danru Ferns, Alan Hunt (Coach); (middle) David Winn, Adam Jones, Donovan Grobbelaar, Dale Phillips, Andrew Morrison; (front left) Rudi Botadra. Photo Jim Allnatt

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HPCC repeats two day champs win ■ BY JIM ALLNATT

he Marie Raos Ray White Howick Pakuranga Premier Men went into the final day of the two day competition in an almost impregnable position. At stumps on day one the Alpacas had been dismissed for a formidable 383, a total which was always

going to be too much for relegation threatened East Coast Bays on the second day. This total had been based around a magnificent century by skipper Bill Walsh who occupied the crease for more than five hours for his 126. Batting conditions had been very difficult until mid afternoon when things had dried out. Dale Phillips

47 and David Winn 45, both formed good partnerships with their captain and Danru Ferns, who hit seven sixes in his 94 took advantage of the tiring bowlers and put the icing on the cake. Day two did not start well for East Coast Bays who had to bat in very similar bowler friendly conditions to the previous week. ➤ Turn to page 15

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