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e loved wearing dark glasses to school and always dressed formally on casual Fridays.

A kind and sensitive soul, caring friend, devoted teacher, devout vegan and an animal lover were some of the tributes paid to Year 2 teacher of Wakaaranga School Izaac Michael John Black who died suddenly on February 19.

At a beautiful Memorial Service held at Wakaaranga School on Friday afternoon, family, friends, colleagues, former teachers and former class mates spoke about how he was always there for them.

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hosted for parents of Asian and international student.

Two pet pooches made a grand entry, creating quite a flutter as a red velvet cake was cut.

Year 6 students Ella MacDonald and Oakley Couie welcomed guests at the door with a New Year greeting (Xin nian kuai le) and gifted everyone little red envelopes, considered auspicious.

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as loved ones share their favourite stories of you. It has been pleasure teaching alongside you. We loved learning songs with you and having you play along with your guitar. Learning to sail with you was entertaining. Sharing the class next to you provided many opportunities for you to nerd hard and share your love of comics, Captain America and Pokémon.

“Your passion and commitment for your students was inspiring. Your dry sense of humour a constant entertainment. Your mild anarchy always brought a smile to my face. I will always fondly remember your stories of dating vegan style.

“You were loyal, kind and generous friend. My son thought the world of you and the world is not the same without you. I love how your mother said that the past three days there have been rainbows in the sky.

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“He would sometimes get a bunch of spinach and try to convince us that it was the tastiest snack available,” he recalled.

Touching tributes about the 26-year-old teacher being quirky, fun loving and a passionate animal rights activist-but most of all a caring human being, flowed at the gathering that celebrated his life.

Izaac loved his hats and enjoyed wearing them. But he loved his sister’s pug more.

“You shall always live in our hearts.

You have taken a part of me with you,” said a friend.

Izaac’s favourite song David Bowie’s Star Man was played at the memorial service, while a group of teachers got together to sing Bruno Mars’ ‘You can count on me like one two three’ which captured the essence of the muchloved teacher.

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The envelopes at Owairoa School contained a golden coin along with coin shaped chocolates—all approved under the vigilant eye of the school accountant!

“One sixth of the world celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year,” said Principal Alan McIntyre as he spoke about engaging children “to become Asia aware”.

A toast was raised

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The school that has a constant flow of Asian exchange students throughout the year,

made a big effort to make every parent feel welcomed and have a sense of belonging to the school.

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The revised date for the event is now Saturday 24 March, 12-4pm.

Teen hit by bus A 16-year-old male sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Middlemore Hospital after he was hit by a bus.

The incident took place at the intersection of Ti Rakau Dr and Chapel Rd around 3.30pm on Monday.

The teenager is still in hospital in a stable condition according to a spokesperson from Middlemore Hospital.

The hospital is unable to disclose what injuries the boy sustained.

A police spokesperson says that initial enquiries suggest there is likely to be no charges laid in relation to this matter. Principal of Botany Downs secondary College Karen Brisden says: “The boy was admitted to Middlemore Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

“His father has shared with us that he will be okay all things considered.

“We continue to encourage our students to be aware of their surroundings and to follow the rules of the road at all times.”

Community Day Botany Community Day will be hosted on March 3 from 10am-3pm at the Botany Town Centre.

Organised by Garry Boles, Howick Local Board member, Ashley Grogan programmes and events manager Uxbridge Arts Centre and Mark van Wijk, community pastor BotanyLife Community Church, this annual event provides an opportunity for local organisations and service providers to connect with people in their community.

There will be a showcase of local talent at the event.

For urgent queries call Garry at 027 277 6820 or Mark at 027 2926717.

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Teachers swap ideas on making maths more fun ■■By Farida Master

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any teachers fear being critiqued by their peers, and may not be open to their ideas being challenged, but Subash Chandar K, curriculum leader of maths at Ormiston Senior College believes that hosting a free, professional learning workshop for maths teachers in Auckland would be a perfect springboard for the introduction of technology in the subject.

Around 70 teachers from 38 Auckland schools turned up for an inaugural maths day hosted recently at the college.

The award-winning maths teacher felt that opening the doors of the college to maths teachers from other schools including Botany Downs Secondary College, Sancta Maria College, Mission Heights Junior College and Howick College, would also give them an opportunity to demonstrate leadership qualities as well showcase the work that the maths department at the senior college is involved in.

“It was wonderful to see the teachers connect at the beginning of the year at our college.

Maths teachers from 38 schools learn how to make maths more interesting for students at the inaugural Maths Day workshop at Ormiston Senior College.

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The workshops inspired teachers at the start of the school year,” says Mr Chandar K, winner of the Jim Campbell award, Kalman award and the Earnest Dunkan award.

“A lot of teachers may wonder if they are going to get replaced by technology so it was interesting to have our department conduct workshops on how technology can enhance the learning in classrooms,” he says.

Four different workshops

were ...Two-time Ernest Duncan award-winning maths teacher Elizabeth Sneddon led workshops on Personalised Learning in Mathematics and Statistics; Mrs Wiaam Al-Salihi on Teacher Desmos (that creates tasks and makes assessments easier for teachers —as they can see up to 30 screens at one go).

Maths teacher Vimal Singh spoke about learning with Sphero robots while Kathryn Alberton conducted workshops on Technology in the

Classroom. “ With a shortage of maths teachers who are either retiring or leaving because they can’t afford to live in Auckland, this was a great platform for maths teachers to network, swap ideas and get excited about what they do, says Chandar K. “When teachers share, they learn more and invest more time in figuring out the problems when their ideas are challenged. That way they come up with better solutions.”

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Princess Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the happiest Troll ever born, and the overly-cautious, curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) set off on a journey to rescue her friends.

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The centre will be redeveloped over time, Foodstuffs said in a media statement. The redevelopment will be designed to accommodate existing retailers and to ultimately include a Pak’nSave supermarket.

The co-operative believes the proposed redevelopment will offer locals the opportunity to enjoy New Zealand’s lowest food prices.

The current owners, Highland Centre Ltd, have owned the Highland Park Shopping Centre for 20 years. Over this time, they have come to know many of their tenants personally and, as such, the decision to sell was given a great deal of thought, the media release said.

“After all these years, we are pleased to be able to sell to a 100 per cent New Zealand-owned company which is committed to providing a valuable service to the Highland Park and wider east Auckland community,” said Mark Townsend, director, Highland Centre Limited.

Lindsay Rowles, Foodstuffs North Island general manager, property development said the purchase is an exciting milestone for the co-operative.

“While we are still very much in the planning and evaluation stage, we are considering adding a Pak’nSave to the Highland Park and wider Eastern Bays area, which ultimately means we are able to offer customers more choice,” said Rowles.

“The details are still to be worked through. Our focus right now is on working with the existing tenants to ensure they have all the information they need as the redevelopment begins to take shape.”

The rights and interests of existing tenants will be taken into account, including the Countdown supermarket in the Centre which is not directly affected by the current redevelopment proposal.

Colliers has been appointed by Foodstuffs North Island as the managing agent for the Highland Park Shopping Centre. They are handling the process on behalf of Foodstuffs and are responsible for all property, facilities and marketing management associated with the site.

“We know the news that Foodstuffs has purchased the Shopping Centre could mean uncertainty for its current tenants, and we are very mindful of this”, said Rowles.

“The Foodstuffs team wants all tenants, some of whom have been here for many years, to feel supported and, with Colliers, are endeavouring to make this process as seamless as possible.”

A letter from Colliers to tenants seen by the Times said Colliers is now the first point of contact. Settlement is set to occur on June 30.

Foodstuffs is working through redevelopment schemes but its intention is to completely redevelop that part of the centre comprising the specialty shops, the letter said.

It does not currently intend to redevelop the standalone building fronting Pakuraga Road at the Pakuranga Road access points.

Foodstuffs will be entering discussions with Countdown in relation to any potential redevelopment or refurbishment of the Countdown supermarket.

Colliers will be writing to individual tenants as soon as it has further details of the proposed redevelopment and the likely impact of on respective tenancies.

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Retirement village lift a ‘danger’ to residents ■ BY THERESE HENKIN

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esidents of a local retirement village are frustrated as their demands to replace a dangerous elevator fall on deaf ears.

The 19-year-old lift at Metlifecare Pakuranga Village regularly breaks down and elderly residents often find themselves trapped inside.

Angela Scott, whose mother moved into the Pakuranga Village eight years ago, says the residents deserve better.

“The lift is always being repaired for one reason or another and it’s just not good enough,” she says.

“On one occasion that I know of, a 90-year-old lady got stuck and had a panic attack in the lift.

“She is an asthmatic and didn’t have her puffer with her as she only went down to check her letter box. She was short of breath when they got to her and needed her puffer.”

When the lift is out of action, the only other way of getting to and from the upstairs apartments is two flights of stairs.

“The stairs are completely exposed to the elements, so the hand rails get slippery when it rains and the steps and

The landing outside the elevator at Metlifecare Pakuranga has been collecting large puddles of water which poses a safety risk for residents.

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landings pool with water which is so dangerous,” Scott says.

Scott says her 76-year-old mother is still receiving ongoing treatment for injuries she sustained when she fell down the village stairs in 2012.

She says the “final straw” was receiving a distressed call from her mother when she became stuck in the lift once again earlier this year. In the nine days following this incident, the lift broke down four more times.

Scott says in the most recent lift breakdown during the thunderstorm on February 10, the repairman from Otis Elevator Company deemed the lift too dangerous to fix at the time due to water going down the lift shaft. “[Metlifecare] pour so much

money into the new villages, which have brand new indoor elevators, while this lift is too dangerous to even repair when it’s raining,” Scott says.

Scott was told by WorkSafe NZ that the Pakuranga village is deemed independent living quarters meaning residents should be able to get themselves around without assistance from a caregiver.

According to WorkSafe, the lift can’t be labelled as mandatory operational access when the stairs are a viable alternative for what’s classified as independent residents.

WorkSafe says it will oversee the way Metlifecare manage the risk of slips and falls.

It has been suggested that residents who struggle with

the stairs move to a ground floor apartment, but Scott says this is an expensive venture.

“They will get back what they put into the unit less 30 per cent, then they have to purchase the ground floor unit at current value,” Scott says.

“My mum purchased hers eight years ago for $270,000.

They are now selling for around $500,000.”

Richard Callander, general manager operations for Metlifecare Pakuranga, says the safety and well-being of all residents and staff is a top priority.

“We have undertaken an assessment of the lift by WorkSafe who, in discussions with our lift maintenance operators Otis, declared the lift to be operationally safe,” Callander says.

“The lift has been regularly maintained over the years with any repairs carried out as speedily as possible.” He says the village has recently appointed an independent lift consultant to review the lift and provide a recommendation on its operation.

“We are absolutely committed to the safety of all residents and the ongoing continued maintenance and safety of the village.”

A new National leadership

On Tuesday, the With National Party elected Simon Bridges as our Jami-Lee new leader and reRoss elected Paula Bennett as deputy leader.

As the Party’s Chief Whip, it was my job to run the election process on the day. We had five candidates who ran for leadership with each making a strong case for how we can build on our current strengths as we head towards 2020.

Our Party was able to have a widespread discussion about how we best act to hold this government to account and come up with policies that will help Kiwi families to succeed.

This showed just how strong the depth of talent in our Caucus is and how energised our Party is to keep pushing for ideas to make New Zealand a better place to live, work and raise a family.

Our Caucus voted and elected Simon Bridges as leader and I am excited about what the future holds for our party and for New Zealand. Simon will do a very good job.

Our focus now is simple; we need to work together as a Caucus and Party to come up with ideas to improve the lives of New Zealanders. Sometimes this will look like us proposing new ideas and working with people to help put them in place and sometimes this will mean we have to oppose government policies that will take us backwards. That goal is something that united our Caucus under our new leadership team.

I want to thank the other candidates for putting their name forward and adding their voices to this process. I also want to thank Bill English for his incredible twenty seven years as a Member of Parliament, National Party Leader and Prime Minister. Our Party would not be in as strong a position without Bill’s leadership. We are energised and ambitious for New Zealand and we are ready to put forward our case for a better New Zealand.

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Familiar face back at Macleans College

Families can expect fun activities for the kids, have-a-go golf, a hole-in-one promotion for a car and a sausage sizzle.

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Have-a-go, win a car, bring the family Steve Hargreaves is the new principal of Macleans College.

could go three or four days and not see them at all...I’d leave before they woke up in the morning and get home at bedtime.

“I felt like I failed as a dad,” he said.

Now he’s back at Macleans, he’s ready to make his mark. “[I’d like to] change the culture of the school a little bit, beyond the focus on high performance.

“Everyone knows Macleans for their grades and we just keep producing kids who deliver at the very highest level academically and we are proud of that but I want to make sure we are producing kids that have the values and attributes that will make them successful in all aspects of their life beyond school,” he says.

“Grades are important but what we need is people that are open minded, can communicate, they can adapt, they’re resilient and I want

Howick Golf Club, sited at beautiful Musick Point, is hosting an inaugural Community Fun Day on Sunday March 11.

The golf course will be closed to golfers on the day but open to the community for a day of family fun.

Amongst a host of activities to keep everyone happy, there is also a fantastic opportunity to win a new car.

The club’s secretary/manager Annette Smart said there’ll be something going on for all the family.

“We are opening the course to the local community to come up and have a fun time,” she said.

“There will be some activities with have-a-go golf.

“We want to encourage the people of Howick to think seriously about their health. Golf is a fantastic way to nurture your health, as well as your wellbeing.

“It’s a great way to keep fit, walking in stunning surroundings, enjoying the views and fresh air, as well as the company of your fellow golfers.”

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to make sure we’re focusing on all aspects – that holistic approach.”

He’s now spent 20 years in education and it’s hard to imagine this man doing anything else – but he hadn’t always planned on teaching.

After graduating from university he worked for Telecom in New Zealand and in the finance department of NBC Television in London before deciding to head to teachers college in his late 20s.

“And the rest is history,” he smiles.

“It’s the best thing I ever did.”

“Schools are awesome places to work. Kids are just...you get so much energy from them and there’s always something interesting happening.

“You can come into work on a wet, cold, rainy Tuesday in winter and then the first interaction you have with a student just brightens your day.”

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To follow on from that is “a little bit daunting” says Mr Hargreaves.

“Byron’s so widely respected and he’s lead incredibly well for a long period of time. He’s the sort of person the Minister [of Education] would call and seek an opinion from.”

While he’s new to the principal’s seat, he’ll be well familiar with the rest of the school — he spent 13 years there as a maths and economics teacher and a period in senior management before taking up the role of principal at Wesley College in 2015.

He says it wasn’t easy to leave Wesley, where he felt he had settled in and was making progress.

“It’s the kind of school where you really become a part of the place and the kids there are so open and interesting that you just become part of the family...leaving was really hard.

“Last week when they came up to our [Macleans] assembly here and did a powhiri handover, I got quite choked up.”

But he’s looking forward to being closer to his family again.

“I was driving 40km down the road to Pukekohe every day, I never saw my kids. It’s crazy [to think] I

ties for the kids, have-a-go golf, a hole-in-one promotion for a car and a sausage sizzle.

“We will be offering a fantastic membership deal for people wanting to join on the day, as well as a raffle with a full playing golf membership as the first prize, plus fun prizes for the kid,” she said.

The Fire Brigade will also be there with one of their vehicles, and St John will be there too.

“We are having a hole-in-one to win a car to cause a bit of excitement – there are terms and conditions (Ts & Cs) around this obviously,” said Smart.

The vehicle is a 2018 Toyota Yaris valued at more than $27,000.

“The Ts & Cs will be put on our website and will explain more about the rules around the holein- one competition,” she said.

“It’s limited to a single hit by 105 people so book your turn in person on the day.”

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The garden where the unfortunate cat’s remains were left.

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What happened to respect?

We are writing this open letter in the hope it may help someone find what is left of their lost cat, and thank the wonderful neighbours who scooped up the body and dumped it on our drive.

About 10 nights ago (around January 30) we had a knock at the door at dinner time. A distressed lady had hit and killed a ginger tabby cat on Whitford Road. She asked if it was our cat. We do not have cats and could offer no suggestion as to owners, although we had seen it on our property a couple of times.

Then on Wednesday, February 7, I noticed a smell when walking down our drive. Someone had kindly scooped up the decaying cat remains from wherever they were and put them in a green plastic plant pot to carry the dead animal then tipped the cat’s body next to our raised flowerbed on the front drive. The somewhat sticky plant pot was left besides the body together with an expired registration tag (Honda Odyssey).

The really sad thing for us is we moved up from rural Wellington

into Whitford some 2½ years ago and into a neighbourhood where clearly very few people have any time or respect for one another.

About one year ago, whilst we were out, a neighbour (who has never introduced themselves either before or after the event) drove a dying sheep into our property and shut the gate telling our then 15-year-old boy it ‘was our problem now’.

The sheep had terminal fly strike and died within 24 hours but not before it infected our stock. We also had a carcass to dispose of.

Is it the way of Whitford to welcome new members of the community with gifts of dead and dying animals? What happened to respect and community spirit?

The Bigley family Whitford Road

Well done Grangers, Basalt Really pleased to see our local restaurant and bar Grangers taking the lead in doing away with plastic drinking straws - and now I see that another Howick favourite, Basalt, have done likewise!

I hope this initiative will inspire other local bars and restaurants to do likewise and reduce unnecessary plastic from entering our precious marine environment.

Thanks to the management who’ve taken the lead. I will continue to support these restaurants and hope that other local establishments follow suit.

Linda Robinson Half Moon Bay

COMMUNITY

Churches in the east celebrating unity T

he East Auckland Ministers’ Association kicked off 2018 with a new name, a new programme and a new chairperson, but with the same desire to serve the east Auckland community.

Newly appointed chairperson Pastor Peter Morton unveiled the new name at the East Auckland Ministers’ Association’s 2018 launch event with around 50 local ministers in attendance.

“We wanted our name to reflect the breadth of church involvement stretching from Pakuranga to Flat Bush across nearly 70 congregations, all doing great work and making a difference in their communities.”

The breakfast event was hosted by Willow Park Christian Camp in Eastern Beach, a site familiar to many who have enjoyed the Camp’s hospitality and stunning beachside location at school and church camps as well as in using its convention centre facilities.

Pastor Luke Brough shared learnings gleaned from the last 30 plus years as Senior Pastor to Elim Christian Centre in Botany Road. Pastor Brough described the early years meeting in Howick Intermediate School, then establishing its Botany Road presence on the edge of what was then a rural location on the edge of Howick, through to its multi-site presence as a church, school and ministry college in 2018. When asked what his secret to success and longevity in the role was Pastor Brough responded, “It’s

The 2018 Executive (from left to right) Rev Richard Waugh, Association Chairperson Pastor Peter Morton, Rev Brett Jones and Pastor Mark Van Wijk.

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all about staying true to the vision of what you’re doing. But don’t take yourself too seriously. Find balance.

Go fishing!”

The Ministers’ Association will continue its monthly gatherings in 2018 with a refreshed programme including a range of speakers from across church and community. Pastor Morton believes it’s important for local church ministers to develop strong relationships to provide a foundation for serving the community together.

“It’s important to us as churches that we’re really getting involved and making a great contribution into our community. So in addition to bringing pastors and ministers together, we’re also looking to hear from and work alongside local leaders in edu-

cation, government, medicine and social services.”

The association will also continue running a sunrise service on Easter Sunday (April 1) on Stockade Hill which is a meaningful experience for many across the community. Ministers from the association will also continue to support the Anzac services run on Stockade Hill which have become very popular with the east Auckland community in recent years.

Any ministers in the east Auckland area looking to connect with the association are welcome to contact the association by email at eaministers@gmail.com. The next meeting of the association is on Thursday March 22, 8:30am-9:30am at The River Christian Church.

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Thursdays @ Seven

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➤ Written by: Oliver Chong ➤ Directed by: Chye-Ling Huang ➤ Performed by: Amanda Grace-Leo ➤ Reviewed by: Kelly Teed ➤ Times rating: ★★★★ Uxbridge Arts & Culture was almost packed to the brim last Friday night for the opening night of Roots.

The production – a bilingual solo show – was the first time Proudly Asian Theatre had branched out from central city suburbs and people turned out in droves to watch.

While I’d seen a solo show before, I’d never seen a bilingual performance and my curiosity was

piqued from the beginning.

The script, originally fully in Mandarin, was altered by Proudly Asian Theatre to alternate between Mandarin and English to make it more accessible to New Zealand audiences.

Surtitles were projected onto a black screen in Chinese and English – a move which took some getting used to but not unlike watching a movie scene in a different language with subtitles.

It was the premiere of Roots in New Zealand – and the first time playwright Oliver Chong has granted permission for the play to be performed by someone other than himself.

The gender of the main character was also changed to reflect Singaporean-Kiwi actress Amanda Grace-Leo. The performance began with

three jugs of rice poured across cymbals and scattered on the floor – perhaps a symbolic representation of the way our family roots scatter across towns and countries through generations.

It follows the journey of the main character, Hsu Hsien, and her quest to find her familial identity in the cultural confusion of Singapore.

She arrives in China to reclaim her past, but ends up stumbling upon more questions than answers.

As someone with Maori ancestry that I have only vague details of, I could relate to the character’s interest in knowing where she comes from and where her roots lie. But in the end, as they say, home is where the heart is. ➤ Catch Roots at Q Theatre this week from Thursday March 1 – Saturday March 3 at 6:30pm.

Thursdays @ Seven autumn concert series at All Saints Church will fill your evenings with magical sound.

Take just an hour’s break at 7pm and drink in music ranging from delicate small ensembles to spectacular orchestral colours.

Unusually, a gala Saturday night performance starts the series.

Auckland Youth Orchestra earned a rousing reception on their last visit, and we welcome them back on Saturday March 3 at 7.30pm. This will be a full evening’s programme.

It includes Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite, Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and a flute concerto by Denmark’s most

prominent composer Carl Nielsen.

The soloist will be award-winning flutist Anna Cooper.

The series continues as normal, on Thursday evenings at 7pm, with a rich variety of artists and instruments: flute and piano, string quartet and organ, then to finish with, two unusual programmes: first, The Carnival of the Animals is a lively extravaganza with musicians, narrator and mime.

Finally, the series closes with a visit to the folklore and fantasy of Bohemia.

Thursdays, 7pm, at All Saints’, Howick. Admission is by donation at the door. ➤ Contact 534-6864.

POLITICS

Brown welcomes Bridges Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga, has welcomed the selection of Simon Bridges as the new Leader of the National Party.

“Simon brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to his new position, and I look forward to working alongside him as we head towards the next election in 2020,” says Brown.

“As Minister of Transport in the last government, Simon understood the transport issues facing east Auckland and progressed policies that were directly beneficial to residents in Pakuranga, such as funding for the AMETI/Eastern Busway project, and the East-West Link which the Labour Government has now cancelled.

“National remains a united front and will give Simon our full backing

With Simeon Brown

Simeon SAYS as we work to hold the Labour/NZ First/Green government to account.

He was also pleased Paula Bennett will continue on as deputy leader which would provide National with a “talented and experienced” leadership team..

“I would also like to recognise the leadership of Bill English, who served with great distinction, commitment, and compassion as Prime Minister and leader of the National Party.

“I look forward to working alongside Simon Bridges and Paula Bennett and continuing to advocate for the issues which matter in Pakuranga.”

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Difficult to miss was a sea of yellow –around 40 participants from the OfficeMax team having a jolly good time.

A fun workout before the race got everyone warmed up.

Also encouraging was a huge representation from Healthy Hearts, people who have suffered heart ailments and exercise to keep fit. Accompanying them were nurses for the one km walk.

Overheard at the fun run/walk: a range of discussions from office politics to buying a new lounge suite, the boy next-door and a loss of $2 million in real estate— never a dull moment!

Around 480 people who took time out to participate in the fun run were rewarded by free sausage sizzle by Mad Butcher and ice-cream.

A running commentary by Jami-Lee Ross, also a Rotarian with Highbrook Rotary and live music kept everyone entertained at the well organised, fun event.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018

10am - 3pm

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round 8000 to 10,000 people are expected at the third Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Sunday. Car show committee chairman Rev Dr Richard Waugh also confirmed a record number of cars would be on show.

“We closed registrations last week at 810 cars, a 28 per cent increase on last year’s record attendance,” Dr Waugh said.

He and the show’s leadership committee of Laurie Hayward (the show’s patron from Farm Cove) and Darryl Bretherton (show secretary) will conduct a formal welcome and launch at noon on Sunday.

It will also be broadcast over radio East FM with Dr Waugh, Howick

Local Board chairman David Collings and Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown officiating at the official opening.

Useful information

• The information tent is located near the Homestead Café side of the displays, and near the other tents/ displays.

More site maps are available.

• Port-a-loos are positioned at both the northern and southern edges of the car displays.

• First Aid Ambulance is located near the Information Tent.

• This year there is an increased number of food and drink outlets!

• Do visit the Howick Historical Village who are organising a special ‘Live Day’ with a theme of village

fete for children. On the day of the car show, entry for adults is $5, and children under 17 are free.

• Donations in appreciation of the free classic car show can be made to

the Howick Historical Village (collectors will be moving around the display area).

• East FM radio is doing a live broadcast – tune in on 107.1.

And the weather forecast – Metservice reckons it will be partly cloudy with the chance of a shower.

Easterly winds are also predicted and the high is expected to reach 26°C.

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East FM will be broadcasting live from the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show from 9am to 3pm on 88.1FM and 107.1FM locally and at www.eastfm.nz.

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With two free family community events hosted over the weekend, there were plenty of fun activities both at the entertaining Howick Hoe Down Festival-where town meets country, on Saturday at Picton Street, as well as the well attended Howick Lions Summer Festival hosted at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Sunday. Watch out for the Brit and Euro Car Show on Sunday, March 4 at the Lloyd Elsmore Park and the G J Gardner Beachlands Maraetai Trolley Derby at Omana Regional Park also on March 4 from 9-4pm.

Athletics open day

Pakuranga Athletic Club’s junior athletics Open Day is now on Sunday March 4 between 10 am and 2.30 pm at Lloyd Elsmore Park. Races and field events for all children aged 2 to 17 years. Free entry, BBQ, cake stall and great spot prizes. Come along and join in the fun. Contact pakrun@gmail.com for more information.

Favourite Hymns

All Saints Church, Selwyn Road, Howick invites you to join in an hour of favourite hymns, personal stories and musical items, followed by afternoon tea.

2pm, Sunday March 4. For more details, phone 534-6864.

Mental wellbeing

Support group meeting for those suffering from loneliness, anxiety, depression, shyness or any mental condition. Contact Sandy Ph/txt 021-0491360 or visit www.grow.org.nz. Meets weekly on Monday at 7pm Highland Park House, 47 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park.

Spanish Beginner course starts March 7, 7:30pm.

French beginner course starts March 6, 7pm. Both held at Uxbridge Arts & Culture, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick. Pre-registration is essential for these six session courses. Further details are available by phoning 535-6467 or www.uxbridge.org.nz.

Super seniors From Llamas to Roman soldiers there was plenty to keep everyone entertained at the Howick Lions Summer Festival.

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Retirement Living

FREE Seminar on ‘A-Z of Retirement Living’. Guest Speaker is Steve Matson from Advice First on “Financial Planning in Retirement. On Tuesday, March 6 from 1.30 – 2.30pm. The Oak Room, Pakuranga Golf Club, 199 Botany Road, Howick. Brought to you by Metlifecare and Mike Pero Real Estate. Phone Catriona for more information on 09 273 9561.

Independent living Monday March 5, the Independent Living Services are coming to talk and demonstrate their equipment to Selwyn Centre for the young @ heart at All Saints Community Centre in Howick at 10am. They have aids from helping to take lids off to help getting around. This is open to anyone who could benefit from their expertise, come have a look, ask questions.

Classy crafts

Indoor market re-opens on Saturday, March 3 inside All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook St, Howick, 9am-1pm, opposite Cook Street Plaza. Quality NZmade crafts made by talented local artisans - felting; merinopossum knitwear; homewares and novelties; children’s knitwear, toys & books and much more. Contact Ruth 535-7513.

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Twilight bowls

Howick Bowling Club, Selwyn Road, Howick, hold twilight bowls on Thursday nights during day light saving. Call the Info Line 534-5335 for cancellations. Interested players call Irene Turley, 532-8454 to register before Thursday midday. Games from 5pm to 7pm. $10 per player, and includes a light meal.

Free coaching available on Saturdays and Mondays from 9am to 12pm. Join us, great fun, great club and great atmosphere.

Winnie the Pooh

Performs outdoors at Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre, 29 Granger Road, Howick on Saturday March 3 and Sunday March 4 at 11am and 1pm. Tickets $8 a head. Please contact HCYT on 537-4943 or hcyt@xtra.co.nz to book.

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Is your voice clear and strong?

Does it sound attractive, expressive and interesting? Do people listen when you speak? No? Well join this short course starting Monday March 5, 7:30pm at Uxbridge Arts & Culture and let Katharine Watts (voice expert) show you just how easy it can be. Phone 535-6467 or book at www.uxbridge.org.nz Lifestyle section.

The Insect Play

Performs outdoors at Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre, 29 Granger Road, Howick on Thursday March 1, Friday March 2, Saturday March 3 and Sunday March 4 at 7.30pm. Tickets $10. To book, phone HCYT on 537-4943 or hcyt@xtra.co.nz.

SeniorNet

Our next monthly meeting is on Friday March 2, St.Andrew’s Church, corner Ridge Rd and Vincent St, 10am. Guest speaker will be Ted Dickens on “The history of the Farmers Trading Co Ltd”. Visitors most welcome. Enquiries to Warren, phone 534-3482.

Garage Op Shop

You’ll find bargains galore and some of the best prices around at The Garage Op Shop, 96 Udys Rd, Pakuranga. During the month of March, kids’ clothing $1. Friday 10am-2pm. Phone 576-2435 or email thegarageopshop@pcf. gen.nz.

Genealogy

Scottish interest group research day, Sunday March 11, 1-4pm at NZSG Research Rooms, 159 Queens Rd, Panmure. Come and find your Scottish ancestors.

Research help available. Entry $5 with afternoon tea. All welcome.

Contact Barbara 575-7968.

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A talk by Age Concern. Come find out about the agencies and organisations available for advice and support. Highland Park Library, March 8, 1pm.

Bookings essential. Phone the library on 277-0209 or Age Concern 279-4331 Ext 800. Free event, but donations appreciated.

Neighbourhood support

You are invited to Howick/Botany Neighbourhood Support Annual General Meeting. Come find out what is happening in your community. Thursday March 1 at 7pm at Botany Library, Level 1, Sunset Terrace, Botany Town Centre. For any enquiries please contact Janelle Johnson at www.howickbotanynhs@gmail.com.

Centering meditation

Sunday March 4, meet at 6.50pm for a 7pm start. All welcome. Music and meditation on a sacred text and time of stillness and quiet. First Sunday of every month at the Historic All Saints Church, corner of Selwyn Rd and Cook St, Howick. Enquiries 534- 6864.

Art gallery

Green Gables Art Gallery, Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook Street, Howick will feature artist Ken Tanner from Friday March 2 to Sunday March 25. Sales help to support the South Auckland Totara Hospice. Entry is free and all are most welcome. Gallery hours: Friday/’Saturday/Sunday 10am to 3pm, Phone Beryl 534-5448.

Garden Club

Pigeon Mountain Garden Club meets at 7.30 pm on Monday March 5 at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, corner Ridge Rd and Vincent St, Howick.

Our guest speaker is Margaret Liddell who will talk about iIrises. We will also have our AGM. Bring your tools to be sharpened by the Blade Runner during the meeting. Phone Rosemary 534-3144.

Device help hour

Bring your smartphones, tablets or iPads and learn how to get the best out of your device! Come along to this casual workshop, ask your questions, and pick up some tips and tricks to make the most of your device. Pakuranga Library, Tuesday March 6 from 11am – 12 noon.

Probus Meeting

The Bucklands Beach Combined Probus Club meets at the Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, 21 Morrow Avenue on Monday March 5, 10am. New members welcomed. Meeting includes interesting talks and morning tea. This meeting’s guest speaker is Ros Giffney from Sistema Aotearoa on their music programme aimed at young people to effect social change. Great opportunity for friendship and fellowship. Phone 533-5666.

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Howick Horticultural Society

Monthly meeting is on Thursday March 8 at 10 am at the Haseler Hall, All Saint’s Church, Selwyn Road, Howick. Our speaker Is Brendon Jones, owneroperator of New World, Howick. There will also be a raffle, trading table, library and morning tea. Visitors most welcome. Telephone: 535 4769.

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Career Counselling Workshop

Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga is organising a free Career Counselling Workshop for new migrants on March 19 and 26 from 10 am to 2 pm at Howick Board Meeting Room, Library Building, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga. Help will be provided with CV/cover letter writing, job search, interview skills etc. Lowie Recruitment will also be offering temporary jobs in the Labour Industry. A light lunch will also be provided. To register contact Vani on 021 459520 or email settlement.pakuranga@ cab.org.nz.

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U3A

The next U3A meeting is at St Andrew’s Church, corner of Ridge Rd & Vincent St, Howick on Monday March 5 at 1.45pm. The guest speaker is Roger Barnes on heraldry. The mini speaker is Jean Young on Plunket. All welcome.

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WE’RE FALLING FOR AUTUMN

Tax changes focus on speculation R

evenue Minister Stuart Nash has confirmed the bright-line test on residential property sales will be extended from two years to five years in legislation currently making its way through Parliament.

Mr Nash will introduce a Supplementary Order Paper to the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2017– 18, Employment and Investment Income, and Remedial Matters) Bill to give effect to the changes, which were signalled prior to the election.

“The extension of the previous government’s bright-line test will help dampen property speculation and make homes more affordable,” Mr Nash says.

“The previous government required income tax to be paid on any gains from residential property sold within two years of acquisition, with some exceptions.

“The extension means that profits from residential investment properties which are bought and sold within five years will generally be taxable.”

The proposal will ensure that residential property speculators pay income tax on their gains and makes property speculation less

As we start to leave behind a hot but wet kiwi summer, for many autumn is a fantastic time to be in the garden. With cooler mornings and evenings (no one is missing that humidity!) gardening can become pleasant once more. With the ground becoming moist, but still warm, it is ideal for planting trees and shrubs that will have time to establish before winter. Early season annuals start to arrive in store, such as pansies, polyanthus, calendula, poppies and snapdragon which will make a welcome change to your pots and garden beds.

It’s also a great time to get some spring bulbs in the ground. There is a myriad of spring bulbs in store now, both in variety and colour.

There’s always new varieties on offer to inspire, from rich plum colours perfect for a striking contrast against white and pastels, through to the eternally cheerful favorites like daffodils and freesias.

The previous government required income tax to be paid on any gains from residential property sold within two years with some exceptions.

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attractive.

“We need investment which grows the economy and creates jobs, not the sort of investment which distorts the residential housing market. This measure will bring fairness back into the tax system,” Mr Nash says.

“Reducing speculative demand will also help improve housing affordability for owner-occupiers.

Current exemptions from the bright line test will remain. This includes the exemption for the main home of owner-occupiers

of residential property.”

The extension to the brightline test will apply to residential investment properties purchased from the date on which the bill receives the Royal Assent, which is expected in March. The passage of the bill will also enable the Tax Working Group to factor the change into any consideration of a comprehensive capital gains tax. ➤➤For more information on the Bill, see http://taxpolicy.ird. govt.nz

Website provides information, guidance for Kiwis in the market such as settled.govt.nz, goes a long way to help Kiwis make informed decisions, and help them avoid blunders that could cost them dearly in the long run.”

According to the REA’s latest survey, just two out of five Kiwis are confident the real estate industry is professional.

About one in five is confident it’s transparent.

In 2017, real estate agents providing incorrect or misleading information topped the issues raised in consumer complaints and inquiries to the REA. Failure to disclose defects or other important informa-

In the vege patch, plant seedlings of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beetroot, winter lettuce, Brussels sprouts, spinach, carrots, leeks, silver beet and winter herbs, like parsley, chives, rosemary and mint.

You’ll be eating gourmet food from your own garden all through the seasons.

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A new website to help consumers make good decisions when buying or selling property, has been welcomed by Consumer NZ. Industry regulator the Real Estate Authority (REA) has launched settled.govt.nz as a source of information and guidance for homebuyers and sellers.

“Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions many Kiwis will ever make, with the potential to hugely impact their life,” Consumer NZ deputy CEO Karen McDonald says.

“An independent resource,

Remember if you stagger your bulb planting over several weeks it will ensure you get a longer flowering period in your garden so it’s worthwhile to find out which varieties flower early in the season and those that flower later in spring. Ask our experts in store to help you select what you need.

tion about a property was the second most common issue raised. Advertising faux pas, poor customer service, and incorrect sale and purchase agreements rounded out the top five.

Mrs McDonald says a recent Consumer NZ survey shows how heavily decisions around home ownership affect people’s lives.

“Three in five homeowners with a mortgage were just getting by or finding it difficult on their present income and a third had cut back spending on essentials such as groceries or power.”

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Baverstock Oaks School is a large modern school.

We require a caretaker/property assistant as part of a property team. We are looking for an energetic and fit person with a sense of humour, who can turn their hand to a range of tasks maintaining grounds, buildings and fulfilling daily operational needs (Wednesday - Friday 8.00 – 4.00pm). The position requires a ‘can do’ attitude, with a strong work ethic and ability to work positively in a child centred environment. This person would need to be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. They would also be able to work occasionally outside the above hours.

To register your interest in the position, outline recent work experience, relevant skills and three referees contact details in writing or email to: The Principal Baverstock Oaks School 21 Baverstock Rd Flatbush, Auckland Email: office@baverstock.school.nz Applications close 7 March 2018 Position starts by negotiation For further information, check website www.baverstock.school.nz

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We are a busy law firm centrally located in Howick Village.

We operate out of modern offices with excellent facilities and systems.

We are looking for a friendly, efficient person, with a sense of humour, to carry out all Reception duties (including general office duties) and legal secretarial work. This position will be full-time from 8.30am to 5.00pm, however additional hours may be required to get through the workload. The successful applicant will have had at least 2 years’ experience as a legal receptionist / secretary.

The person we require will; · have a friendly / professional phone manner and personal disposition · be well presented · have clear communication skills · take pride in their work with strong attention to detail essential · have excellent typing skills · be experienced in Word and Dictaphone typing, and preferably have experience with Excel · be experienced with Landonline and Webforms The ability to multi-task, time manage and prioritise your work is essential as this position involves a variety of tasks.

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A salary commensurate with experience will be offered to the successful applicant.

If you would like to be part of a small, friendly team and like a variety of tasks, then this job may be for you.

Please send your CV in confidence to: The Attention of Kim Galbraith at: Fencible Law, PO Box 39 739, Howick 2145 www.fenciblelaw.co.nz

CASHIER/ADMIN

This position involves handling/recording incoming cash, data entry, banking, facility hire organisation and staffroom duties. The hours will likely be 9.00 am – 3.15 pm Monday to Friday during the school term.

Commencement date will be the start of Term 2 ie Monday 30th April 2018.

The successful applicant will be: • Experienced in cash handling and data entry • Well organised, efficient and accurate • An effective communicator • Well presented • Able to work well in a team environment • Previous experience with school pupil data management system would be advantageous Application by email, including suitability for the position, the names of three referees, and CV to: Lyn Baxter Office Manager Somerville Intermediate School 39 Somerville Road, Howick Email: lbaxter@somint.school.nz Ph: 535 1070, Ext. 802

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Ormiston Senior College is a modern state senior secondary school catering for students in Years 11 - 13 situated in the rapidly expanding area of Flat Bush. It has a roll of about 600 students which is growing each year.

The role involves providing front line service at a busy reception, managing incoming calls and visitors, delivery of inward and outward mail and secretarial support for staff. The position also works with a Deputy Principal to manage all enrolments to the college.

Experience in a school would be an advantage as would knowledge of the KAMAR student management system.

We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills who is flexible and positive. The nature of the position requires the successful applicant to be efficient, well-organised, collegial, adept at multi-tasking and have attention to detail.

The position is 37.5 hours a week in term time only.

Applications to Principal’s Assistant Lynnette Greeff at lgreeff@ormiston.school.nz.

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opinion

Blues show real promise G

enuine promise overcame the disappointment of a first round 41-34 Super Rugby loss to the Highlanders, but the Blues desperately need a win against the Chiefs at Eden Park on Friday night to confirm their improvement.

A solid forward performance backed up by some touches of brilliance from Akira Ioane, his brother Rieko, Bryn Gatland and Matt Duffie offers hope despite suffering their 12th loss in a row to a NZ franchise.

Akira Ioane was a national sevens star but, unlike his younger brother, his immense natural gifts have not made him the force he is capable of becoming in the 15-man game.

Part of the reason is his body position has been too high and he has too often taken ruck ball flat-footed.

There was a big improvement against the Highlanders when he was rewarded with two touchdowns and he will be even more dangerous when he roves wider in the manner of Kieran Read, makes breaks and sets up tries for others.

With Jerome Kaino headed overseas at the end of this season, the athletic Ioane needs to continue his improvement if he is to challenge Liam Squire and Vaea Fifita as Kaino’s

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successor.

Another major plus for the Blues against the Highlanders was the form of third string first-five Gatland who capped an exceptional first half with a sharp try.

Gatland doesn’t have the tricky footwork of Stephen Perofeta but does have much the same goal-kicking prowess and rugby nous of NZ Maori first-five Otere Black in taking smart options.

With Blues newcomers Perofeta and Black suffering pre-season injuries, the cool-headed Gatland is taking his chance to impress, just as he did in the opening match against last year’s British and Irish Lions, coached by his father Warren.

What he brings to a Blues squad big on flash but small on substance is a level-headedness the franchise badly needs.

On Friday night he will face a fast and elusive opponent in the mercurial Damian McKenzie, who tried too much and was outplayed by Richie Mo’unga in the Chiefs 45-23 loss to the Crusaders last weekend.

With so much strike power coming from Rieko Ioane and Matt Duffie on the wings, the extent of their effectiveness will depend on how well the

Scott Adams

charity

Sonny Bill Williams/George Moala midfield combination clicks.

Having taken time to recover from the severe Achilles injury he suffered at the Rio Olympics, it wasn’t until the All Blacks northern tour late last year that Williams showed his real class with straight running, strong defence and his famed offloads.

Tough as teak Moala is an immensely strong player but still needs to develop his passing skills if the Blues backline is to produce the cohesion necessary to win big games.

He is also a good winger and the option exists for him to switch positions with Rieko Ioane should coach Tana Umaga want to take that gamble.

It is one that would interest All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen who believes centre will eventually be Ioane’s best position.

Meanwhile with Brad Webber, Charlie Ngatai, Anton Lienert-Brown and McKenzie featuring in the Chiefs backline, the Blues backs won’t be the only ones producing the fireworks.

The Chiefs also have a strong scrum capable of causing big problems if the Blues’ big men don’t muscle up. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

Good turnout expected for golf Howick RSA’s annual Welfare Charity Golf Tournament on March 9 is expected to attract a field of more than 120 players.

Organised by the RSA’s Golf Section, the tournament is open to anyone - not just RSA members. The tournament hopes to raise at least as much as the $6000 raised last year.

The funds will be donated to the RSA’s Community Welfare Trust which will distribute the cash to the areas of youth, education and welfare or to any public charity.

The RSA’s secretary manager Scott Adams said the tournament this year will be at the Howick Golf Club at Musick Point.

“This year Pakuranga Park Village are major sponsors of the tournament,” said Adams,

alongside Rebel Sport, Ideal Electrical, DB Breweries, Mayon Industries (Woodbine) and Steve Weston Jewellers as well as many local businesses.

The tournament has been held for around 20 years.

Howick RSA organises many community charitable events throughout the year however tended to largely operate under the radar, Adams said.

“What we are trying to do is to highlight to the community we live in, is that we are here for you in many areas.

“An association with the RSA is not necessarily a requirement, so if you have a genuine need, then we would be happy to have you approach us. The RSA Golf Section, all volunteers, have always done an amazing job.”

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SWIMMING

HPK top junior club in NZ The Howick Pakuranga Swim Club put on a dominant display recently at the annual Junior Festival Championships.

Competition was fierce among the 400 swimmers, however HPK still walked away with 68 medals in total as well as claiming the title of top club for another year.

Club captain Ella Crowe secured the first gold medal of the meet by dominating the 400m freestyle to win by more than 10 seconds. Not to be outdone, the club’s top male swimmer Chris Jiang repeated the feat by taking out the boys 400m freestyle by more than 10 seconds, rocketing HPK to lead over the competition after just two events.

There were some stand-out swimmers over the weekend, including Mulan Chan See with 12 golds and one silver, Ella Crowe with four gold, five silver and three bronze and Chris Jiang who dominated his age group with eight gold, five silver and a bronze. These swimmers went on to win their age groups and rank first in New Zealand.

Other medallists include Miandi Oosthuizen, Anna Ye, Julian Ling, Taanmay Annappa, Danielle Asiata, Daniel Cieplinski, Ezanda Green, Eric Yang and Daniel Loh.

Cricketer opens new gym ■ BY KELLY TEED

H

e’s a renowned international cricketer but he still calls Howick home.

Mitch McClenaghan began his illustrious career on the pitch of the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club many years ago.

Since then, he’s gone on to play for the Auckland Aces, Black Caps and in the Indian Premier League.

These days, he’s focusing on domestic T20 after turning down a contract with New Zealand Cricket, but he’s still involved heavily at helping out at his local club - a “Howick Pakuranga Cricket player through and through,” he says.

He’s also just helped bring the latest exercise craze out east with an F45 studio in Howick, following in the footsteps of his Sydney Thunder teammate Shane Watson, who co-owns multiple F45 gyms in Australia.

McClenaghan, 31, says he was drawn to F45 while recovering from a knee injury. “[I was] trying to find a way to stay fit throughout my career. I was massively into crossfit but when I started international cricket I found it wasn’t something I was capable of maintaining because it was time-consuming and needing to be technical as well which brought injuries into my cricket.”

He says the intensity of cricket has

Mitch McClenaghan in his Howick F45 studio.

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changed and players who aren’t physically fit will also struggle with performing mentally.

“F45 meant I could manage my injuries [with] short and sharp sessions. Now I’m getting older I’m interested in getting the most out of my workouts and not screwing my body up.

“Cricket’s become more professional and T20’s taken over international cricket. You need to be fitter, you need to be more agile and ...it’s more of a power sport than it was potentially 15-20 years ago.”

McClenaghan says the rise in social media and online keyboard warrior abuse has made it harder to develop a cricket career in the spotlight.

“You can already see with young kids, how much harder it is day to day. As you get older you start getting thicker skin but when people start abusing 16/17 year olds starting out, that’s not okay.”

He says it’s time to make a stand and stick up for the next generation coming through.

“I think it’s going to be harder for young cricketers coming up with social media, career’s going to be in the spotlight and everyone will have access to them.

“If there’s ways of raising awareness and having ramifications down the line...if we identify it now then hopefully something happens with it,” he says.

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