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Chinese Association, were Howick Local Board members Mike Turinsky, Adele White, John Spiller, Peter Young and chair David Collings. Excited about the launch of the association, its chair Peter Young said the idea is to bring multicultural communities together. “We will have fitness activities at the outdoor gym at Kilkenny Drive. We plan to arrange for a personal trainer to show residents how to use the gym equipment in parks,” Mr Young says. “A lot of old people don’t

know how to use it and end up hurting themselves. There will be doctors who talk on holistic health and group walks. “Being a local resident, I learn that each ethnic group has different ways of improving health and wellness. “For example, Indians are into yoga and the art of breathing while Chinese do Tai Chi, group dancing in the park. My Middle-Eastern friends love gardening.” The association, which has no membership fees, plans to be more proactive in terms of

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rom princess of Niue to daughter of Niue, every island wants to put their claim on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s baby, said Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio at a formal ceremony hosted to welcome the premier at ASB Polyfest on Friday. Having just returned from Niue and Samoa a week before, the Jacindamania was clearly at work as Mr Sio called her mother, daughter and princess of Niue. “Her baby’s birth is not only going to be celebrated in the length and breadth of Aotearoa but is also going to be celebrated by Samoa, Niue, Cook Islands, Tonga, Tahiti and every island that will want a stake in naming her,” he said at a formal ceremony at the Polyfest attended by Labour Party Ministers, MPs, members of the opposition and other stakeholders. “Every island wants to give Jacinda’s baby a name and the baby’s first birthday will be celebrated by hundreds of churches and every island,” said Mr Sio. Maybe you should call your baby Niue, suggested a high ranking government official from Niue.

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The 37-year-old PM tried to make light of the flood of compliments saying, “That is very sweet of you to say that I am daughter of Niue but I have to earn it. I am so uncoordinated and if you see me dance....” Practically everyone at the event complimented the PM with a baby bump about her ‘special glow’, but Ms Ardern quickly brushed it off saying, “I am only sweating!” Looking positively

relaxed, she tried to focus on the young leaders instead at the iconic multicultural festival that celebrates song, dance, culture and diversity. Addressing the students at the MIT Niue Stage and the University of Auckland Samoan Stage, she said, “People keep saying that young people are our future, but I believe that they are our present, our now. “You give me hope that New Zealand is in good hands.”

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A Howick infant has been taken into care after suffering serious injuries believed to be consistent with domestic abuse. The four-month-old baby girl was admitted to Middlemore Hospital on February 18 where medical staff discovered significant fractures to her skull, ribs, arms and legs. The fractures have been described by medical experts as being of varying ages and classically associated with non-accidental injury. A police investigation into the incident has been launched and they are calling for anyone with information to come forward. While the child is expected to make a full recovery, police are “extremely concerned” by these injuries and Oranga Tamariki has been notified, says Detective Senior Sergeant Eddie Sutherland. The child’s family and neighbours have been questioned but police say they are no closer to finding out who inflicted the injuries on the child. Detective Senior Sergeant Sutherland says the safety and wellbeing of the child is paramount and she is currently in the care of Oranga Tamariki. “Police have not yet charged anyone however our enquiries are ongoing,” he says. “We are now urging anyone with information which can assist our investigation to do the right thing and contact police.” ➤➤Anyone with information is urged to contact the Counties Manukau Child Protection team on 213-8571 or anonymously to the crime stoppers reporting line on 0800 555 111. ➤➤You can also send police a private message on Facebook.

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Celebrating culture and charity ■ BY FARIDA MASTER They are a fine example of immigrants making meaningful contributions to their community, said Dr Chung Hsing Chou director general Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Auckland, at a recently held Cultural and Charity Night hosted by the Rotary Club of Auckland South. Representatives from the Dove Hospice as well as Make-a-Wish Foundation present at the event were truly moved when the only Taiwanese Rotary Club in the country handed over a cheque of $15,752 to Make-a-Wish Foundation. Another cheque of $15,752 was gifted to Dove Hospice. “A lot of effort had gone into fun-

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Showing off the best of East Auckland A Tourism Development Action Plan was developed and funding of $50,000 was approved to implement the plan in February 2016, said Charmaine Chapman at the official launch of East Auckland Tourism at the Howick Golf Club on Monday night. Formerly known as Howick Tourism, East Auckland Tourism has been working hard to seek partnership opportunities and hope to facilitate collaboration between tour operators.

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Your rights at work Your employment agreement is a record of the conditions of work that you have agreed to and if you’re an employee you must have a written employment agreement – it’s the law. “Even if you don’t have a written employment agreement, you are still entitled to minimum employment rights,” says Louise Boswell from CAB Pakuranga. “For example you can’t be paid less than the minimum wage, and once you’ve worked at a place for a while you’re entitled to paid annual leave, sick leave and bereavement leave.” “If your employer wants you to work a 90 day trial, they can only do this if it’s in your written employment agreement and you haven’t worked for them before. You also must sign the employment agreement before you start working for them. During the trial period you are still entitled to the minimum employment rights.” Louise says, “Another thing is

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Looking forward to retirement in so many, different ways R

etirement ain’t what it used to be. It’s better. Retirees are not only living longer, they’re generally healthier and more adventurous. As you’ll see in our many stories in this special feature edition called Living the Dream, on average, 80 per cent of 65-year-old men can now expect to live until they’re 90, and 65-year-old women until they’re 94. How incredible is that? Sure, our retirees still love their gardens and social group meetings and walks but so many are going above and beyond and cashing up or downsizing the home to spoil themselves.

They are relocating to sunnier climates, taking on the great outdoors, enjoying cruising our beautiful oceans, buying or renting campervans to explore our gorgeous country and even heading abroad for guided tours in wonderful destinations. There are of course many considerations before the Big R rolls up, some fairly serious of course, including reducing debt, calculating adequate savings plans and determining when and if to sell the home. You’ll find a little guidance in this publication. Enjoy. Tramping – one of the many adventuruous activities retirees can enjoy. Photo supplied

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Standard NZ Super Rates (for tax code M) Qualifying as Weekly rate Annual rate Single – living alone $390.20 $20,290.40 Single – sharing $360.18 $18,729.36 Married, civil union or de facto couple: One partner qualifies (and the other is not included) $300.15 $15,607.80 Married, civil union or de facto couple: both partners qualify $300.15 each $15,607.80 each $600.30 jointly $31,215.60 jointly Married, civil union or de facto couple: One partner qualifies and the other is included $570.56 $29,669.12 Source: Ministry of Social Development – * If we have a partner who doesn’t already qualify for their own NZ Super, we can choose to include them in our payments. If we do this both partners could get paid, but any other income earned could affect how much we get. If payments started before October 1991, we may get more than the amount shown above. For help working out the best option, Work and Income can be reached on 0800 552 002.

or most people there is no official retirement age in New Zealand, but there are some exceptions. Many people stop working around the age of 65 – that’s when NZ Super and some other pension payments start. If you think you’ve been forced to retire, you can take a personal grievance against your employer or get help from the Human Rights Commission.

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Ron and Ngaire’s 100% score for Bruce McLaren. It was a simple cat scratch that speeded up Ron and Ngaire Higgins’ decision to move into Ryman Healthcare’s Bruce McLaren retirement village. The decision was easy, unlike the healing process. Cleo their beautiful Birman cat with the big blue eyes clawed Ron on the leg at the beginning of 2017 and the result, says Ron, was an arduous recovery. “I ended up in hospital with an infection for ve weeks. “They had to open up my knee to clean out the mechanical part of my knee replacement and now I have what’s known as concrete knee, so I can’t bend it. “On top of that I had to carry around a bag of antibiotics which were being administered intravenously for another four months.” The experience underlined for the couple how much more diﬃcult the everyday things involved in

home ownership were becoming. Comparing that time with life in the village now, Ron, 91, can think of a positive straightaway: “I don’t have to do lawns and cut hedges!” he laughs. Adds Ngaire, 89: “Mowing the lawns is heavy work for an elderly man! It was just getting to be too much.” And what with all the laundry, cooking and cleaning chores on top of that, home life was becoming quite diﬃcult. The couple put their home in Hatelds Beach, Orewa on the market as they investigated retirement villages, however the search was over before it had even begun! “We came down to have a look near Howick for somewhere close to Ngaire’s daughter Denise and we didn’t even look at any other,” says Ron. “We just came here and decided this was it.” The couple, who met on a blind

date after being matched up by their best friends and recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary, have now lived in their serviced apartment at Bruce McLaren for eight months. They love the fact they no longer have to worry about getting all the little chores done - their towels are changed daily, the rubbish gets collected, and once a week the bed linen is changed and the apartment is vacuumed and cleaned. There’s also a cooked meal and morning and afternoon tea provided each day. “The food is just like my mother used to dish up at home, I think that’s very good,” says Ngaire. The eﬀects of that, says Ron, have been huge as their lives have opened up again. “We have done a lot more being here than we were doing at home. There are a lot of trips and things and it’s more social. We’ve made quite a few new friends and

enjoy mingling with everybody at Happy Hour.” Ngaire adds that they’re just as happy enjoying a day trip out to Muriwai beach as they are sitting out on their balcony listening to the birds chirping in the hedge and chatting to their neighbours, catching a movie in the village cinema or people-watching in the village centre. “We’ve got a swimming pool here too and I’m a swimmer. It’s warm and always available,” she says. Ngaire is very proud of her good health, pointing out that she doesn’t take any medication at all, and loves to keep t and active by walking regularly and doing yoga when she can. These days, she admits, she’s happy just to walk around the village after what was supposed to be a quick walk back to the village from the shops down the road saw her recently getting lost and

ending up in Cockle Bay. “I got my pilot’s licence at 52 so you wonder how I managed to get lost but it’s a lovely walk around the building,” she laughs. The option of further health care facilities within the village care centre should they need them in the future was a huge factor. Ron adds: “If anything happens to me, there’s always somewhere for Ngaire to go and someone to look after her which to me is worth the weight.” And with all the help they need on hand and delivered by the friendly and helpful staﬀ, life at the village is pretty good. “It’s fantastic,” says Ron. “My advice to other people who are thinking about moving in is you can’t go wrong. I think it’s 100 per cent!” Give Rose a call on 535 0225 to discuss your retirement living options and to arrange a private tour.

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arnessing the healing power of horses reduces stress levels and improves quality of life – for people of all ages and abilities. Recently, residents from Ambridge Rose Manor got up close and personal with the horses at Ambury Park Centre and discovered firsthand how therapeutic the magnificent creatures can be. “Residents Richard Speight and Isobel Hayden were involved with horses all their lives, and both felt completely at home in their presence,” says Ambridge Rose Manor activities team member Pamela Hayde. The residents thoroughly enjoyed meeting the horses, but it wasn’t all foaling around. They had a special delivery for the trusty steeds in the form of pre-used and sterilised towels from Ambridge Rose Manor. “We wanted to do something that would benefit the local community,” says Hayde, who devised the initiative. “The towels are going to be put to good use rather than being thrown away and

they will be used to dry the horses when they return in from the paddock. “Everybody absolutely loved the experience and the visit was a huge benefit to all. “We hope to make further visits in the future.” Ambridge Rose Manor residents Richard Speight and Isobel Hayden reminiscing with the horses at Ambury Park Centre. Photo supplied Frank Sin

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oday’s children and older people often have limited opportunities for interaction. Families are living further away from each other, people are having families at a later age – children often don’t get the chance to spend time with their older relatives. This means limited chances for inter-generational learning and sharing. The Children’s Corner Howick and the local Communicare Friendship

Centre are partnering to create opportunities for preschoolers to engage with older people and cultivate special friendships. They are aiming to improve children’s awareness of ageing and develop a sense of caring and respect for the elderly. Inter-generational activities also increase mental and physical health in older people. An opportunity to nurture, share experiences and be creative increases self- worth, reduces

feelings of isolation and improves emotional wellbeing – the very essence of Communicare’s friendship centre. Diane Cornelius, owner of The Children’s Corner Centre, believes in the importance of providing these opportunities for children to develop empathy with the elderly. Diane says, “Children’s sense of self and belonging is fostered when they actively engage within their local community.”

Communicare Coordinator Sarah Gates says, “It’s wonderful to see the children with our members. Enjoying each-others company, being creative and keeping them young at heart.” The children join the members of Howick’s Communicare Friendship Centre sharing in a variety of crafts, games and activities. Communicare Friendship Centre, Tuesday 9.30am-12.30pm, All Saint’s Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick (school term times only). Phone 09 631 5968 or email office@ communicare.co.nz.

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reen theme perfect way to launch annual art expo. St Patrick’s Day celebrations turned the Bruce McLaren village centre into a sea of green as residents adorned themselves in wigs, hats and green clothing to mark the Irish national day. With village manager Chantelle Hand hailing from Northern Ireland, the occasion was given an extra air of authenticity, so much so that Ryman Healthcare’s chief executive Gordon MacLeod knew that Bruce McLaren was the place to be that day! The residents were entertained by children from the Doyle Academy of Irish Dance followed by live music and singing before the area was transformed again for a special cocktail night to launch the village’s annual art expo weekend. Chantelle said the atmosphere was ‘brilliant’. “It was a fantastic buzz. The food was amazing, the chefs really did us proud.

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sk anyone who’s retired and they will say to start saving for retirement as soon as you can. Even if it seems a long way off, it pays to start planning for retirement as early as possible. How much we need to save will depend on our own circumstances, but the sooner we start, the better the position we’ll be in when we eventually stop working. While NZ Super (the government pension) can help us get by, it’s our own savings that will help to make retirement fun and comfortable.

How much will I need to retire? Everyone’s retirement needs are different. To work this out, we can start by thinking about how long we will have in retirement, what sort of lifestyle we will want, and where we will live.

How many years will I have in retirement? There is no ‘retirement age’ in New Zealand. NZ Super is paid from age 65, but you don’t have to stop working

to get it. These days, more and more people are working beyond 65 either full-time or part-time. We’re living longer these days. On average, 80 per cent of 65-year-old men can now expect to live until they’re 90, and 65-year-old women until they’re 94. In the future, we’ll probably live even longer. These figures are based on the latest Statistics New Zealand cohort life tables. Let’s say we plan to retire at 65. We need to save or have another plan to provide the income we want for 25 years or more, and make sure our money lasts as long as we do.

What sort of retirement lifestyle do I want? What will our cost of living be in retirement? Some costs may go up (like healthcare) while others (such as education, clothing, housing, work-related travel) may go down. If we have children, they will probably be financially independent. We also need to think about what our goals might be in retirement – travelling to new places? Joining clubs,

going out to dinner and shows?

Will I live in my own home or rent? If we rent, we’ll need more savings to cover the cost – but on the other hand, we won’t have money tied up in a home. However, owning the place we live in, debt-free, will reduce the risk of rent increases or being asked to find a new place to live. We’ll have more control over our finances, but we will have to take care of maintenance, insurance and rates. Being mortgage-free by retirement is a great goal to aim for. The reason many people currently in retirement are able to manage financially is because they no longer have the burden of mortgage repayments.

Budget for retirement Getting close to retirement? It might be a good time to work out a detailed budget. Think about what weekly expenses might be in today’s money. Take basics into account,

such as insurance, maintaining the We also need to think about what our goals might be house and car, in retirement – travelling to new places? Joining clubs, or replacing a going out to dinner and shows? major appliance. Build in some funds for the NZ Super provides, and unexpected. the income we want in Think about the big things retirement. So we’ll need to have other sources when that might need to be paid for later on – like a new car, planning for retirement new roof or repainting the needs such as: house. • Our own savings Make a retirement • Income and nest eggs budget with our budgeting from retirement savings tool - sorted.org.nz/tools/ schemes like KiwiSaver, budgeting-tool/welcome other pensions and workplace savings, investments, and cash Where will the money deposits come from? • Employment Paying off debt in retirement • We may prefer and be can be more difficult. We able to keep working, need to make it our priority to either full-time or part be debt-free before we retire. time (as long as we have Many retired New the skills and capacity). Zealanders get their income Around a third of Kiwis from two main sources – NZ continue some form of Super, and their own savings. paid work past age 65. However it is estimated that • Other sources of income around 40 per cent of New could include investment Zealanders over the age of 65 income from the sale or rely on NZ Super alone. rental of property, the Take a look at the current sale of a business or an rates of NZ Super (see table inheritance. on this page). Would that be Use our retirement enough to live on? planner to work out how Most likely, there will be much to save. a gap between the income Source: sorted.org.nz

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Green Gables Art Gallery, Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook St, Howick, will feature artist Bill Clarke from Friday April 6 to Sunday April 29. Sales help to support the South Auckland Totara Hospice. Entry is free and all are welcome. Gallery hours Friday/Saturday/Sunday 10am to 3pm. Phone Beryl 534-5448.

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St Andrew’s Op shop at the top of Vincent St, Howick, has bargainpriced clothing, books, jewellery, bric-a-brac, bedding and more, 10am-2pm weekdays and 10am – 12pm Saturday. Follow the flag down to parking.

Inner Wheel

Inner Wheel Club of Howick meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:30pm at the Howick Bridge Club, 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick. Inner Year 10 student Claren Nookura from Edgewater College doing Wheel is a great way to meet new the Hawaiian dance at the people, build friendships, learn new recently held ASB Polyfest. skills and build your confidence, B.C. Photography while helping the community locally and reaching out internationally. We have guest speakers and outings. Why not join us? Phone Elizabeth on Probus meeting 271-6642 or Adrienne on 271-5755. Probus Club of Howick is a combined club for retired or semiretired ladies and men. We meet Raybon & Rado save at 10am on the 2nd Friday of each the world at Uxbridge month, at St Andrew’s Church CenLeading comedians Raybon Kan and tre, Vincent St, Howick. Our aim is to Nick Rado team up for a two hour foster fun, friendship and fellowship. show. The first half is a stand–up Have a cuppa and a biscuit and meet comedy set by each comedian. In new people and make new friends, the second half, they take the stage best of all It costs you nothing to together and answer questions, visit. Next meeting is on Friday April throwing fuel on the burning issues 13, and our speaker will be Dr Muras determined by the audience. Sat- rray Wilton, and the subject is France without chairs. Phone Cliff 534-5246. urday March 24, 8pm, $29.

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Howick RSA Women’s section meets on Friday, March 23 (earlier due to Easter) at 10am at the club - 25 Wellington Street. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, the entertainment, a cuppa and a bikkie. Trading table available and donations of fresh food would be appreciated. Everyone is most welcome. For more information, phone Bev Smith 534-9285.

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Sunday, May 6, 5pm, Pakuranga Choral and Cantemus present Messiah. All Saints Church, Howick.

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Come over for our special Pasifika storytime and craft, Saturday March 24, 10.30am -11.30am, Highland Park Library, phone 377-0209 for details.

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Until late April, Beats, Bubbles and Beers, live music every Sunday from 3pm-6pm, free event, corner of Picton St and Uxbridge Road, The Good Home, Howick.

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Natural Perfumery Workshop “The Florals” Saturday April 7, 10am – 1pm. Rose, Mimosa, Ylang ylang… we will concentrate on some of the most beautiful aromatics typically used in creating fragrances and you’ll make your own floral perfume to take home. Details by phoning 535-6467 or book now at www. uxbridge.org.nz

Easter Eggstravaganza

Free family fun, bouncy castle, candy floss, real snow, bubbles, games and prizes to be won! Join us at East City Wesleyan Church, 219 Burswood Drive, Botany, from 2pm until 4pm on Saturday March 24. Everyone is welcome. Phone 273 9044 or email office@ecw.org.nz.

Ladies group

Ladies Club of Highland Park meets at 10am on the first Friday of the month at the Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Road. The next meeting is on April 6 when the guest speaker will be Ian Willetts, Howick Police. New members and visitors welcome. Phone Kay Williams 534-5381.

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Pakuranga Park Retirement Village would like to clarify that the Times story “Residents doubt promise of new lift” (published on Thursday March 15) refers to Metlifecare Pakuranga Retirement Village, 14 Edgewater Drive, Pakuranga. Pakuranga Park Retirement Village would like to remind residents that they are in no way associated with this story, nor Metlifecare Pakuranga, and residents have no reason to be concerned over the safety of its lifts.

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Your view Legalised rascism?

Marama Davidson is calling for the Government to facilitate the forcing of race-based wards on New Zealanders. This concerns me greatly because: • It is born out of a dictatorial and racist ideology. • It ignores the egalitarian wishes of “the people”. • It is condescending towards all those of Maori descent. • It disregards healthy human psychology. • It ignores the facts. As MP Ron Mark said in his speech in Parliament (28/6/17), this approach presupposes that all those with any Maori blood are the same and think alike. It also presupposes they are incapable of achieving on their own merits or abilities. Well, we all know that that is simply not true. We are surrounded by people of Maori descent who have shown they have the attitude, ability and fortitude to have a good and successful life without race-based laws greasing their paths. None of them have relied on racist policies. Ron Mark rightly says that any discussion about Maori representation would need to start with the question “which Maori”? As a New Zealander with Maori blood, the exmayor of Carterton (2 terms) and a long-standing MP, he is living proof that we don’t need apartheid in local government or anywhere else. Marama Davidson is very good at twisting semantics to imply she is doing God’s work, but her ideology only serves a power-hungry elite. It does nothing to help ordinary people struggling with everyday chal-

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lenges. So please think of all New Zealanders and ignore the calls for legalising racism. Ensuring equal rights is the job of government. It is then up to us, our families and society to work for good outcomes. Arthur Moore Pakuranga

Where’s your pride?

The Auckland Council has more staff than the combined councils that were amalgamated to form the Auckland Council • Do you want your rates to pay for council employees to go into the entertainment business? • Movies in the parks, V8 car racing, pride parades, Music in the parks etc • Do you want unelected people who you can’t vote out making decisions for you? We have some costing us millions of dollars and they are flexing their muscles. There are many more cases that I have not listed that involve the use of ratepayers’ money for purposes other than core services. Councils are elected to provide water, roads, rubbish collections and other core services, not get into education, entertainment and child welfare etc. Arthur Moore Pakuranga

On going for walks through the neighbourhoods, there is no pride now-a-days in people keeping their properties neat and lawns mowed. It doesn’t take much to mow the lawn, it’s almost every second or third house in the street looking unkempt, and lawns unmowed for weeks on end. Most houses are rented but that doesn’t stop you making some effort in keeping your place tidy. Come on people, take some pride in your place whether rented or not. We are lucky in this country to still be able to live in a house. Margaret Castles Botany Downs

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Open letter to our Mayor, Mr Goff; I am penning this open letter as a law abiding licensed dog. I am writing to protest. We dogs love beaches, we love to paddle and swim and take our families there. It seems now every beach in our area is NO DOGS; most certainly during daylight saving. A few beaches are ‘’leash only’’ but how can you paddle and swim in a leash? I bet you couldn’t. A check of the internet reveals a number of supposed dog-friendly beaches that, sadly, are no more. Our nearest and only beach within

The document “Have Your Say” from the Auckland Council has a number of questions missing, as the questions asked are designed to provide the answers the council wants. Some of the missing questions are: • Do you want less (especially highly-paid) council employees with huge redundancy payments?

170th celebrations and the recent Brit & Euro Classic Car Show, held at Lloyd Elsmore Park. At the car show I much appreciated Reay & Brian Neben, and Nick Krause, attending, like they often do for other key community events. I am sure many people join with me in saying your good work is much appreciated. Rev Dr Richard Waugh Howick

a reasonable drive where I can play off-leash all year round is Maraetai. The same is true for most regional parks and reserves where my family cannot take me for those long weekend walks. Even for licence-paying dogs, Auckland is becoming, under your mayorship, a city of restriction and restraint. We have had enough of dogscrimination and demand our rights. There is talk of doggy disobedience days planned on certain beaches. You have been warned. Name and breed withheld due to fear of reprisals

Qantas goes gender-neutral How long will the tail wag the dog before the dog bites back? Qantas Airlines has issued a new list of permissible words which its staff must use in place of time-honoured and understandable words, in order to make some passengers and other staff members more comfortable. Out are words like wife, husband, Mum and Dad etc. to be replaced by spouse, partner and parents, and words like honey, love, guys, are to be replaced as they are too genderspecific. This is to avoid offending LGBT families. Not satisfied with changing the laws to suit their lifestyle, the LGBT’s now want to dictate how the majority must speak to avoid any possibility of offending them or being inappropriate. This would be a joke if it was not simply offensive. I know who I will not travel with from now on. Harvey Rosieur Howick

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5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga, Ph 576 1500 www.eastgatecc.org.nz

TIMES

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NZQA Exam Manager – Fixed Term

We are seeking a well organised, computer confident, team leader to take responsibility for the conduct of NZQA examinations held at Saint Kentigern College in November/December 2018. This role will be responsible for managing systems, paperwork and people and requires administrative and organisational tasks prior to the commencement of the examination timetable. Key skills necessary to this contract position include the ability to: work well with young adults, work under pressure and within deadlines, and be methodical and adaptable. Proficiency with Excel Spreadsheets is an advantage. Personal and professional integrity is paramount and availability for training is essential. Applications close Monday 2 April 2018. Applications are to be made in writing with a cover letter and CV and emailed to Sandra Melhuish, HR Co-ordinator, hr@saintkentigern.com

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Eastgate - a lighthouse in the community

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If you have NZC experience, plus a willing and flexible approach, this is an opportunity to join our wonderful friendly staff within our welcoming environment and supportive community. You will be a valued member of the junior school, working within a collaborative learning team. We are looking for your skills and ability to set our children up for success while building positive learning-focused relationships. Please send your CV along with the names and details of two contactable referees to colleenm@mellonsbay.school.nz

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A full time interior/exterior painter’s position (40+ hours per week) is available for a quality painter to join our established company. Must have reliable transport, basic tools and be eligible to work in NZ. A uniform will be provided. If you have a good work ethic, are reliable and want to join a great team environment, contact us on 0800 777 526

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Sport Co-ordinator Howick College

A Learning Assistant is required 9:30am - 2:30pm during term time only. Start date to be negotiated. You will be able to: self-start, run intervention programmes independently and develop your own digital literacy (with guidance). Experience in supporting English Language Learners is preferable and flexibility to work with any age level. This role will also include supporting learners with high learning needs. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Position to commence by negotiation. Closing 4:00pm Monday 26 March 2018 Please apply by emailing or sending an up to date CV and stating your suitability to the position. Include references and details of two referees with your application. Applicants will be Police vetted. Include email contact. Enquiries to kpatterson@ormistonprimary.school.nz

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Venluree require an experienced curtain/roman blind machinist. You will be hard working and fast. Must be able to speak English and work full time, standard business hours. Email your CV to: tarsis@venluree.co.nz or Phone 0800 836 587 and ask for Tarsis.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the school’s sport and physical recreation programme which aims to create opportunities for student achievement and development through sport. Our ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Sports Management supported by knowledge of school sport and sport club operations. They will have experience in project management and good analytical and problem-solving skills. They will have strong relationship-building, influencing and communication skills and will be results-driven with the ability to work both strategically and operationally. This is a full time, permanent position, with immediate start. Please send your CV and a covering letter, together with the support staff application form (which can be found on our website) www.howickcollege.school.nz to: Kathy Heaton-Brown, Executive Secretary: email: secretary@howick.school.nz

Holy Saturday Saturday, March 31 Confessions 10-11am Easter Vigil – Blessing of Fire and First Mass of Easter 8.00pm Easter Sunday Sunday, April 1 Mass 8.00am, 9.30am and 5.30pm CD260005

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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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141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush

Maintenance Person

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. 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 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

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We are a Howick based business requiring someone to take care of our cleaning needs for professional space and home. Daily cleaning is required (Tuesday-Friday, approx 2 hours before 8.30am or after 6pm). Plus, our home requires cleaning once a week (approx 4 hours). All cleaning products and equipment supplied. A good hourly rate offered. For the right person this is a great opportunity to work with a very friendly team that takes the highest pride in their work environment. Please phone 027 609 4539 and leave a brief message about yourself, your experience and contact details.

Are you patient, kind, resourceful, firm, flexible and equipped with a sense of humour? Join our team and enjoy a rewarding role within a positive, vibrant and child focused school environment. We have a vacancy for a learning assistant working one on one with a special needs child in a busy classroom. Experience with special needs is an advantage although not essential. Term time only 9am - 2pm. Please send your CV to: comework@pakurangaheights.school.nz Applications close Friday, 30 March 2018

Korean Peace Church of Auckland H/154 Harris Rd East Tamaki 8am - 2pm Sat 24 March Clothes, Toys, Household and Electrical items, Korean food plus lots more

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Availability for overnight and week end work an advantage. Must be able to drive manuals. Punctuality and good people skills essential. Knowledge of the Auckland area preferred. No two jobs the same, you will be doing work for schools, sports clubs, church groups, corporate clients, tours and weddings to name a few. Immediate start. Hours to suit. Class 4 required. $24.30 per hour includes holiday pay. Ph 027 620 1235

Qualified, experienced, full time Panelbeater required for immediate start in Howick. Phone Nick 021 207 1888

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Are you looking for an opportunity to work close to home in a busy, modern legal practice? Do you have good organisational skills, a positive attitude and can retain a sense of humour even when under pressure? We are seeking someone who is familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, Lawbase, Landonline and Web forms to join our friendly conveyancing team at Highland Park. Competitive remuneration. Please email your CV to: teresa@propertylawyer.co.nz or post to Churton Hart & Divers, PO Box 83 040, Highland Park

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Oversight and responsibility of the furniture department To achieve sales targets as set by Shop Manager Assisting on the sales desk Managing stock on POS system and monitoring If you are interested please send your CV to the Eastgate Shop jacquesv@eastgatecc.org or 09 576 1507

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We are looking for a cleaner to join our team who can work Monday to Thursday 7:15am to 2:30pm in the Howick area. To be successful you must: Have some experience Be honest and hardworking Be reliable Have an eye for detail Please email CV or application to cecelia.scs@gmail.com or phone Cecelia 021 213 8317

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ATHLETICS

CRICKET

HPCC take 301 into final day Howick Pakuranga continued their charge to the Hedley Howarth Premier title at Lloyd Elsmore Park posting 301 in their first innings against East Coast Bays. The home side were in early trouble at 22/3 with Chris Groenink doing the damage for ECB. However, it was that man Donovan Grobbelaar who brought his side back into the contest, using all his experience in his run-a-ball 85. Grobbelaar hit 11 fours and three sixes in his knock, batting through the middle of the day with opener Bill Walsh (65). Howick suffered another mini collapse around the 50 over mark, losing a couple of quick wickets. It was the lower order who rallied for the home side, Adam Jones (45) holding things together at number 10 to ensure Howick Pakuranga passed the 300 mark. Groenink finished with 4-55 from 23 overs while Michael Ross was the surprise

PAWS AND CLAWS

package with 3-26. There was enough time for 17 overs from the Howick Pakuranga bowlers, with Jamie Brown and Grobbelaar claiming a wicket each to leave the game poised with ECB 51/2. Michael Ross (31*) and the in-form Seb Langridge (9*) will resume next week for the visitors to see if they can deny Howick Pak the title. HPCC’s Jim Allnatt said: “Our prems ended up having a fairly good position because the guys showed their character and hung in there all day against a top line bowling attack on a wicket that assisted bowlers, although to be fair, it seemed to play a bit easier as it dried out. “The boys have got it all front of them next Saturday but their fate is in their hands and that’s good. I can absolutely guarantee they’ll give everything they’ve got.” ■ Howick Pakuranga 301 (B Walsh 65, D Grobbelaar 85, C Neale 31, R Botadra 31*, A Jones 45; C Groenink 4-55, M Ross 3-26) playing East Coast Bays 51/2 (M Ross 31*)

Monk: Another success T

he sun was shining and the atmosphere was vibrant at Stockade Hill on Sunday as locals turned out in droves for the annual Howick Fun Run and Walk. Organising committee member Colin Monk said the event was once again a huge success, with a record number of local school participants. Mr Monk said the Rotary Club of Howick, with assistance from Howick College senior students and the Howick Coastguard, ran an extremely well-organised community event. The event offered three different courses to suit varying levels of fitness – walkers or runners could choose from a 5.9km primary course, a 6.9km intermediate course, or an 8.1km extended course, with five water stations available on the way all starting and finishing on Stockade Hill. All entry fees and sausage sizzle proceeds went to the Howick Coastguard. Mr Monk says the large

The Howick Fun Run and Walk course ran three different courses to suit varying levels of fitness. Times photos Wayne Martin

family involvement in this year’s event was a major success story and made it a “truly family affair”. Joining the school effort were a number of teachers and parents, more than the previous two years saw, which “added to the festive atmosphere surrounding the morning,” said Mr Monk. “We even had two wellknown school principals joining in on the run – what

a great example to give your pupils!” Bucklands Beach Primary School took out the win for the primary section with Bucklands Beach Intermediate taking out the intermediate division, both continuing their winning streak from last year. Mr Monk says with a number of schools participating for the first time this year, the Howick Fun Walk and Run “is becoming a must for

both teachers and parents to encourage their children to get off the couch and join the fun.” Final entrant numbers had not been finalised at the time of publication, but Mr Monk estimated participants were up 30 per cent from last year – a great effort from the Howick community! Spot prizes were generously donated by local businesses and handed out at the finish line. Mr Monk says the AvantiPlus roadster bike was a magnificent prize, as was the Charcoal BBQ and accessories donated by Mitre 10 Mega Botany. “Unfortunately, the names of the businesses are too numerous to include in this report, but their generosity is really appreciated by all those involved, both organisers and participants,” said Mr Monk. “It would not be possible to run these events without the support of grants from the Howick Local Board, Stevenson Village Trust, and the June Gray Trust, and this is really appreciated.”

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