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MESSAGE OF LOVE

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Principal calls time To sir with love, David Ellery, founding principal of Somerville Intermediate, will be retiring after 22 years on April 12. Turn to page 3.

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he community has rallied around the family of Peter Callagher, one of two pilots killed in a plane crash on Saturday night. The 27-year-old was just a few flights away from fulfilling his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot, when the small plane he was in crashed over the Kaimanawa Ranges. Peter and fellow pilot and flying instructor Zakir Parkar were on a Diamond DA42 twin engine plane flying from Palmerston North to Ardmore Airport via Taupo when it lost contact at around 9pm. Their aircraft was reported overdue and was later discovered at around 11am on Sunday morning. Tributes for Peter, a former Howick College student, have remembered him as a passionate, kind and intelligent young man who never did anything by halves. Peter’s younger sister Stephanie Callagher says he was loved by many and those who knew him were the lucky ones. ➤➤A tribute to my brother “In the days since Peter’s passing, we have been inundated with many beautiful words and gestures. For this, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation from both myself and my family. The kindness of this commu-

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nity has truly moved me, and I know that Peter would have been moved as well. There have been many tributes to Peter - speaking to his incredible achievements representing our country as an athlete, or his incredible passion that he pursued in his flying. These have been a joy and a

comfort for my family to read. This is why today I want to share with you a different Peter – not only an athlete and a pilot, but a brother, a son and a friend. A brother to Stephanie and Sean, and a son to Julie and Craig, Peter was the middle child of a closely-knit family. A

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charismatic young man, Peter easily gained the respect and friendship of those around him. He was the definition of a vibrant soul; his creativity was endless. Whether it was his drawing, his painting or playing his guitar, Peter was incredibly gifted. The only thing Peter loved

more than collecting knowledge was sharing it. This, I’m sure, would resound with the many flight students Peter mentored. He would spend hours watching documentaries, and then would happily trap you into a conversation to teach you all about it. Any innocent question would often result in a half hour seminar - his whiteboard of diagrams included. Peter picked up new hobbies seemingly on a daily basis, and at each, he excelled. His latest pursuit being mountain biking, adding to a long list including paintball, water sports, Christmas light decorating, gymnastics, hockey and so, so much more. Whatever goal Peter set his sights on, he would accomplish. His drive to achieve was only matched by his work ethic; Peter was by far the hardest worker I have ever met. In the end, the best way to summarise my big brother would be to tell you that he was kind. He was loved and respected by those he met and he lived to make others laugh. It was a privilege to call him my brother and my friend. Words will never express our loss, but in knowing him we gained so much. I am so proud to be your sister. ➤➤Stephanie Callagher (Peter’s sister)

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East Auckland Tourism is set to launch trials of van trips aimed at making the visitor experience easier. The organisation will be trialling the bus trips April through to mid May beginning on April 2. “We will have a Tuesday and Wednesday circuit running regardless for those 7 weeks,” a spokesman said. “(It) will also be available for personal tours on other days from April 2 onwards, but these need to be booked 48 hours prior and for a minimum of eight people and can start at a different location providing it’s within the Howick area at this stage. “Long term we want to see a regular service to help visitors to the area get around the region more efficiently than they can at present.” Circuits will cost $25 and cater for a maximum 10 people. It will collect and return to the Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal. Phone 021 800567.

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EDUCATION

Message of love for Christchurch ■ BY FARIDA MASTER

hat can you do for a hurting community? How do you share solidarity from a long way away?...is a question Murray Burton, principal of Elim Christian College, asked in wake of the Christchurch massacre. “It has to be immediate and practical...you do it with a universal word, love,” says Burton. “We wanted to send the Muslim community a message of love and we hope it went to them,” he says of the human formation of love created by Year 7-10 students at the school’s sports field. An aerial image was shot by a drone and shared on social media. The littlies at school had, meanwhile, created figurines and wrote loving messages for the victims on the back of the figurines.

The prefects led a moving assembly, brought flowers and shared messages of condolence with the rest of the school. They invited students and teachers to local mosques and left flowers and messages outside. “It’s important to navigate your way through the fact that the violence shown by the gunman on social media has been witnessed by a lot of students,” says Burton. “We have to put a shield around and protect our children from it, more, since we live in a multi-cultural society where a lot of children have moved with their families from countries of political unrest and violence, only to feel safe here. “We need to walk through the journey with them and help manage an outpouring of grief.” Talking about safety issues that educators need to be now mindful of, he says that with schools tradi-

Top: Students of Elim Christian College show their solidarity to the Muslim community with a message of love; Above: Figurines with messages of love made by primary school students of Elim Christian College. Photo supplied

tionally being open communities, it’s time to take a fresh look at tighter security. “Schools are very vulnerable especially when you look at new build-

ings with glass. Do we know what to do if there is a crisis? The children can stand down on the floor but someone marauding with a rifle can still look through the glass.”

He cautions that there is a dire need to be smart and not take anything for granted. “Also with schools having big events like concerts and sporting events, it’s important to have conversations about who is in the car park or outside the door, when the events are on.” About Elim Christian College, he says that the new addition at the school is wired up and will feature CCTV cameras connected to his phone. “Fortunately, we are a gated school. Every school is now looking at entry and exit points with training given to staff to be more vigilant. “After all, we have a duty of care to families who send their children to our schools. We have to ensure that every assistance will be given to our children to make sure they are safe mentally and physically.”

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Ellery moves on to new challenges ■ BY FARIDA MASTER For 22 years his car has automatically driven to Somerville Intermediate. But now it’s time to find a different route. David Ellery, founding principal of Somerville Intermediate is due to retire at the end of term 1 on April 12. And he’s not sure if his car will still head to the old address that he has known for more than two decades. “It will be an emotional time since the ties with the school have been right from the time the excavation work had started at the proposed school site,” he says. “I have worked with architects and set up systems for the school. We started on a Thursday with just 205

kids and now we have 950 students. “We’ve had over 10,000 children go through the gates of this school and I’d like to think that we have helped the kids through their life’s journey.” About his own journey onwards Ellery says now that all the ducks are in a row and the school is in a really good place with great staff, resource, supportive community and plenty of projects in the pipeline, it’s time for someone else to pick it up and take it to the next level. “I will turn 60 in April, and I believe there comes a time in people’s lives when they need a new challenge.” Heading in a new direction, he says he is excited to work just two days a week with an education con-

sultancy. “I have learnt a few things over the years and will be helping in mentoring and coaching principals as well as help them with strategic and change management and doing principal’s appraisals. “In the last few years there has been a big turnover of principals nationwide and that will continue for a while with more changes coming in with Tomorrow’s Schools reform. New principals can benefit a lot from coaching,” says Ellery. “I will take with me a special memory of working with amazing support from the community, professionals, colleagues, great bunch of teachers, staff and students at Somerville Intermediate.”

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Mark’s Race4Life wish ■■By Therese Henkin

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MP and wife welcome baby Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown is beaming from ear to ear as he cradles tiny Anna Sarah Brown in his arms. Anna was born on the morning of March 19, well after her due date. She weighed in at 2.6kg (five pounds 11 ounces) and was 45cm long. “Anna is doing very well, as is Rebecca. They are both now at home and settling into a routine,” says the MP. “We are incredibly grateful for all the support that we received from staff at Middlemore Hospital where Anna was born and from the Botany Downs Maternity Unit where Anna and Rebecca stayed for a couple of nights. “We are also very grateful for our midwife Margie Ireland and team member Laetitia Pelser from Botany who have been so kind and helpful. Brown says it has been a big change for his wife Rebecca and him, “but we have loved every moment of it, even with less sleep. I’m enjoying fatherhood and getting to know my little daughter. I’ve also become the quintessential nappy changer!”

f there’s one thing Mark Beetham is, it’s a fighter. The 52-year-old has bravely battled bowel cancer for eight years, all while being a loving husband and father. He was diagnosed five months after he and wife Alison welcomed their first child Lachlan into the world. “It’s been a long, tough road,” Mark says. The past eight years have seen him go through years of chemotherapy and 15 different operations. Now Mark is sadly losing his battle. With the uncertainty of how much time Mark has left hanging over their heads, he and Alison wanted to create one last family memory for their children. With the help of the Race4Life Trust and a lot of encouragement from their Totara Hospice nurse, they were able to make this happen. The Race4Life Trust fulfils the wishes of palliative care patients, like Mark. This time, the wish was for Mark and his family to spend some much needed quality time in Queenstown. So earlier this month the Beetham family were flown down south for three days. The Race4Life Trust organised it all, and the Beetham family didn’t have to pay for a thing.

Mia, 6, Alison, Mark and Lachlan, 8, went on a family trip to Queenstown arranged by the Race4Life Trust, a charity organisation that fulfils the wishes of palliative care patients. Photo Wayne Martin

The family were given a full itinerary packed with fun activities, dinner plans and downtime. “The trip was mostly for the kids, to give them some amazing memories,” says Mark. “I am glad I got to show them Queenstown and spend that time with them.” Alison says the family had never been able to take the kids on trips because Mark was always undergoing chemo or

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here’s up to $2000 to be won by students who are serious moth pod hunters—one pod at a time. “The best green jam ever” is how one of the Macleans College students described the launch of the Moth Plant Pod Competition at the Pestival hosted at Howick College recently. Run by the Pest Free Howick team, the competition is open to all students (Years 9 to 13) who attend one of the 12 secondary schools in the Howick Ward. Students can register in teams or as individuals, then they go out into the community and collect the Moth Pods off the vines (one pod has approximately 250 to 1000 seeds). If students pull out small vines by the roots, it will count as one pod. The team or individual with the most pods wins! Students must send in a photo with the moth pods as proof of their work – one photo per team/ individual. As part of the competition requirements students must include the location of vines to the community organisation Society Totally Against Moth Plant (STAMP) run by Richard Henty – a Howick local and teacher at Howick College. Students must email the location of the vine to mothplantlocations@gmail.comin to enable further work to be done on the vines – just in case they are too big for the students to

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deal with. The last date of competition and disposal of the pods collected coincides with the Annual Weed Swap Event on Saturday May 4 and disposal bins at Lloyd Elsmore Park (Bells Rd entrance) from April 23 to May 6. Moth

pods can also be bagged up and disposed of in the weekly landfill waste bins. There is $2000 in prize money. Prize draw for the Moth Plant Pod Competition 2019 will be held at Howick College on Thursday, May 23, 4pm. Prizes will be

presented by Barry Potter, Auckland Council, Director Infrastructure & Enviro Services and John Spiller, of the Howick Local Board. Last year’s winner was Amelali Vaka from Botany Downs Secondary College with 1083 Moth Pods.

Forex trader admits $7m Ponzi fraud A Half Moon Bay foreign exchange trader broker has pleaded guilty to running a Ponzi scheme to defraud his clients of more than $7 million. Kelvin Clive Wood (69) pleaded guilty last week at the Auckland District Court to representative charges of ‘Obtaining by deception’ and ‘Theft by person in a special relationship’ brought by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). Wood created a Ponzi scheme after his foreign exchange brokerage began to suffer net trading losses. He used new investors’ funds to pay other investors their reported gains or to refund investment principal. None of Mr Wood’s clients were aware that their funds were being used to repay other investors. More than $7 million of investment principal belonging to 18 investors was lost by the defendant over an eight year period. The SFO said the defendant knowingly reported fictitious profits and false or inaccurate foreign currency trades to investors. SFO director Julie Read said, “Mr Wood earned the trust of a group of investors through his personal and professional association with them. He misappropriated their funds and falsely reported trading profits so they would not seek to withdraw their funds. “The SFO will prosecute all serious fraud matters brought to our attention to protect other investors and New Zealand’s reputation as a corruption-free market.” The defendant has been remanded on bail to reappear for sentencing at the Auckland District Court on July 24. The Financial Markets Authority referred the case to the SFO to investigate in May 2017.

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Professional advice to run your business With her past experience in auditing, Carol Rigby has an interest in understanding how a business works. “In a fast changing environment, lots of people these days like to work with accounting software. We help them set up on MYOB or Xero online accounting so that the business runs efficiently,” she says. “We are Xero certified and use Xero and MYOB. We want to understand your goals and help work towards them,” says Carol. She helps new people going into business with a range of things – it includes working with cash flow, training them in accounting software, what they need to file, reviewing their business plans and generally holding their hand and helping them with what they need. Running her business as a professional chartered accountant for the last 21 years, she has worked with small to medium businesses, property investors as well as not-for-profit organisations. Carol offers a free half hour consultation

Friendly, empathetic and caring, Anita Zaveri, a dentist for 29 years has been in her current practice that she owns for the last 16 years. Patient care has always been a big priority for Anita, Little wonder that Kilimanjaro Dental Centre has a loyal line-up of patients that keep returning to the dental centre over the years, and sometimes just to have a chat with the long time practitioner. The centre also has out-of-town patients who believe it is worth going the distance for a skilled dentist they trust and who well understands the needs of the person in the chair. An ace at guiding patients to make informed decisions, Anita and her well qualified team provides a professional and supportive environment which is up to-date with current trends and technology. Anita who has widely travelled and met a vast spectrum of people in her lifetime, says, “We look after people. We make sure our patients are comfortable and empowered to look after their oral and dental health.” She is of the belief that healthcare is first and business is second. Everyone has their

where she discusses what will be required for their business. If you need your accounts sorted, some financial business advice or are starting out in business, head in to see Carol and her team for the complete accounting package.

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Alex Bennett says while it’s a cliché, her interest in law was sparked from watching legal shows on TV when she was younger. But when Alex told her high school careers counsellor she wanted to study law, she politely suggested she think of studying something else after looking at her grades. Alex went on to obtain an Arts degree in Criminology and Politics at Auckland University and a law degree at AUT. “So, never let anyone tell you that you can’t do it because trust me, you can and I am so glad I did,” she says. Now she is in her first year as a solicitor at Wynyard Wood. “I am lucky enough to say that I enjoy coming to work every day and I look forward to a Monday. Wynyard Wood is such a supportive and encouraging workplace and has helped me learn and grow as a new solicitor,” she says. “I enjoy being able to help people, I enjoy the constant learning as the law is never black and white and the answer is never straight forward, I enjoy the unknown that comes with the law and the challenge of making that unknown known.”

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She’s new to the game, only having begun practising law in August last year, so she says it’s the little wins that are important. Alex has taken a particular interest in litigation. While thinking of the future is equal parts terrifying and exciting, she says, she hopes to one day partner a litigation firm in London or New York. “For now however, my goals are to get to the end of each week knowing that I have put my everything into my job and my clients and hope that I have helped someone in some way or another.”

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Sharon Stewart has lived most of her life in Howick, and due to her commitment to public service in this community she has been earlier presented with the Howick Citizen of the Year Award and a Queen’s Service Medal (QSM). Having a local family history extending over more than a hundred years has given Sharon a passionate identification with the local community and a keen insight and understanding of local issues. Howick’s welfare and future are of supreme importance to Sharon, and she continues to faithfully demonstrate her commitment concerning issues such as the views over Stockade Hill and Crawford Reserve, the Unitary Plan, storm water improvement and flooding. Over the years Sharon has been actively involved in petitioning for better conditions at public hospitals and in fundraising for Intellectually Handicapped Children (IHC). Howick in the Park, later known as the Military Tattoo and Strongman Event, is a popular annual community event that was

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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, start by thinking about how long you will have in retirement, what sort of lifestyle you will want, and where you 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. Here’s where to estimate your life expectancy. Let’s say you plan to retire at 65. You need to save or have another plan to provide the income you want for 25 years or more, and make sure your money lasts as long as you do.

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(such as education, clothing, housing, work-related travel) may go down. If you have children, they will probably be financially independent. You also need to think about what your 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 you rent, you’ll need more savings to cover the cost – but on the other hand, you won’t have money tied up in a home. However, owning the place you live in, debt-free, will reduce the risk of rent increases or being asked to find a new place to live. You’ll have more control over your finances, but you 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

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Where will the money come from? Paying off debt in retirement can be more difficult. We need to make it our priority to be debt-free before we retire. Many retired New Zealanders get their income from two main sources – NZ Super, and their own savings. However it is estimated that around 40 per cent of New Zealanders over the age of 65 rely on NZ Super alone. Take a look at the current rates of NZ Super. Would that be enough to live on? Most likely, there will be a gap between the income NZ Super provides, and the income we want in retirement. So we’ll need to have other sources when planning for retirement needs such as:

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retirement savings schemes like KiwiSaver, other pensions and workplace savings, investments, and cash deposits.

Employment We may prefer and be able to keep working, either full-time or part time (as long as we have the skills and capacity). Around a third of Kiwis continue some form of paid work past age 65. Other sources of income could include investment income from the sale or rental of property, the sale of a business or an inheritance.

Getting rid of debt If you have any expensive debt (high-interest credit card or hire purchase debt), the first step in your retirement plan should be to pay that off as quickly as possible.

Guide to managing debt Stepping around the mortgage trap Paying off the mortgage before you retire is the next priority – but it shouldn’t be your only retirement plan. On paper, the interest you pay on your mortgage is usually higher than any after-tax return you could earn on your savings (with the possible exception

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eople are living longer, doing more and under more pressure than ever before to perform super-human acts of caring for multiple generations. Those who care for others every minute, of every day of the year see families under increasing strain as they desperately want to help mum with dementia, the baby grandson and the working children. Allan and Linda Sargeant, owners of Ambridge Rose private hospitals and rest homes, have seen two decades of change in professional aged care and they say families can feel guilty when they need to find residential care for an older person. “Baby boomers are retiring and many of them have parents who need daily assistance,” says Allan. “It’s quite likely the baby boomers also have offspring who are busy working while they juggle their own young families.” Since, Allan and Linda bought Ambridge Rose in 2002 the number of older people requiring care has significantly increased. Medical developments have increased life spans but New Zealand’s ageing population has more complex healthcare requirements that are difficult to manage at home. “There are so many reasons why people can’t care for an ageing family member and many people experience feelings of guilt and grief, especially when the change is sudden and unexpected. Everyone needs to support each other during the adjustment.” The Sargeants who run three leading boutique-style aged care facilities, recommend families talk to the leadership team at their chosen rest home because sharing their concerns will provide some

reassurance. “Plan how to share time with your loved one when you visit them, which could be as simple as reading the newspaper, showing them family photos or joining an activity at the home,” says Linda. “Babies and toddlers are a highlight for older people, and visits from grandchildren are rewarding for everyone,” she advises. That takes care of two caregiving tasks – looking after grandies and a visit to an older relative. When they are in good care, there will be lots of happenings and families should be kept informed. “Many families find an older person gets a new lease of life when they move into quality residential care because they have better routines and health than when they were living independently,” Linda says. Families with a little less pressure to provide constant and complete care may also find their relationship with their elderly relative improves. “It can be a relief when the caregiving responsibility is handed over and then families can focus on their relationships.” www.ambridgerose.co.nz

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etirement is the time to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Less work and more play - you’ve earned it, after all! Research suggests that jobs are the main reason for stress in many people, although we doubt that would take you by surprise. With retirement comes less stress, more fun and time to spend with your friends and family; not to mention that you can finally pursue hobbies that you’ve always wanted to but just never had the time to get around to because of work commitments. But here’s the thing... is New Zealand Superannuation or other government allowances enough for you to live a comfortable life in this era of high prices? According to Statistics New Zealand, the life expectancy of Kiwis has increased in the past few decades. Which means you’ve got to plan your finances for the next few decades after your retirement. That’s quite a bit of time to think about. With all of these things

insurance company. It’s a way of turning your retirement savings into a lifetime source of income for you, which makes it a good long-term investment for retirement. Pros: An Immediate Annuity protects you against the risk of outliving your savings. Cons: The earnings from Immediate Annuities might not be enough for a very comfortable lifestyle. In simple terms, the income might just be sufficient to pay the bills, but not much else.

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in mind, it’s crucial that you are aware of investment options that can generate a reasonable amount of income during your golden years.

1. Immediate annuities As the name suggests, Immediate Annuities start providing income immediately. In simple terms, you can

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invest the lump sum money that you have saved up throughout the years and start taking an income from that money. Think of it as a pension you can buy from an

A bond is a loan given to a company or government by an investor. The bottom line: Investors invest in bonds to save the money that they have while generating extra income from that money. The amount of your earnings depends on the interest rate. To get a clearer understanding of how bonds work, consider the following example: Turn to page 10

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Celebrating Retirement & Travelling? Are you celebrating your retirement with an overseas travel adventure? Our doctors and nurses are constantly amazed at the incredible adventures to exotic places our patients visit. Some of these destinations are remote destinations all over the world – producing unforgettable tales and awesome photos. Obtaining good travel advice is a part of the preparation for adventures to any destination. Ideally visiting your doctor for a pre-travel visit 4-6 weeks before you intend travelling is best. The doctor you visit needs to know about your illnesses and any medications you are taking, as these influence medical decisions. Your doctor can provide a physical examination and assess your fitness for travel – particularly for seniors. If you have heart disease you might choose a less strenuous travel itinerary. A travel health kit should all be considered and documented at a travel health consultation. You will need information about your travel destination particularly about altitude and climate as these can affect your health as you age and the destination’s risk of natural disasters. Make sure you are up to date with routine Vaccination such as Tetanus, Flu and Measles/ Mumps and Rubella (MMR). Yellow Fever vaccine should be given cautiously to people over 60 years and it should not be given to people who are immune suppressed.

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If you are on long term medications take enough for your trip. Counterfeit drugs may be common overseas. Take a copy of your prescription and pack your medicines in your carry-on luggage. Traveller’s diarrhoea is the most common complaint for remote travellers. Dengue fever is on the increase in many countries. Applying a good insect repellent is the best way to prevent this. The biggest cause of fatalities amongst travellers is motor vehicle accidents, the risk being reduced by good decision making about seat belts, road crossing and using only authorised public transport. Do not ride in cars after dark in developing countries or after dark in questionable areas. We also advise joining your GPs’ Patient Portal so that you can access your patient record anywhere in the world 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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4. Buy insurance as early as possible The experts say that it’s best to book your travel insurance straight after booking your holiday with the advantage of buying your travel insurance early is that some of those policies will cover you for an event before you leave. Keep in mind that very few insurers let you purchase insurance after you’ve already left home, and it’ll be expensive.

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Whenever you’re travelling, shop around to get the best policy for your money. It’s definitely worth the time and effort, giving you peace of mind while you’re away.

2. Don’t hide existing conditions

The most common insurable events:

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• Flight or tour cancelled • Flight delayed more than 12 hours or missing a connecting flight • Received medical treatment • Lost / damaged / stolen luggage, cash or other items • Forced to cancel trip before departure • Talk to a specialist • There are specialised travel insurance packages for over 50s, like Probus which will insure you up to 100 years old with pre-existing conditions (many companies cap the age at 80 or 85) and offer a range of packages to suit your lifestyle and travel plans including an annual package for frequent travellers, so make them your starting point in finding the ideal travel insurance policy for you. • www.probussouthpacific.org

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When will you stop working? 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. NZ Superannuation is a universal payment for NZ citizens and residents who are 65 or older.

Managing your money in retirement Income after you turn 65

Most people get NZ Superannuation when they turn 65, but there are other sources of income you might use to support yourself. These can affect the tax you pay or benefits you can apply for.

Financial help and benefits if you’re over 65

If you’ve retired on a limited income, you may be able to get government help to pay for

regular costs or unexpected expenses. You can use your SuperGold Card for transport and other discounts.

Getting NZ Superannuation or the Veteran’s Pension

NZ Superannuation is a universal payment for NZ citizens and residents who are 65 or older. If you’ve served in New Zealand’s Armed Forces you might be able to apply for a Veteran’s Pension instead.

If you can’t get NZ Superannuation or other benefits

If you can’t get any other financial support from the government, you can apply for help with day-to-day living costs and health. You can also apply for a SuperGold Card.

Getting help with your budget

There are community services that can help you manage your finances. Source www.govt.nz

Jobs with a retirement age There are a few jobs or employment situations where you may not be able to keep working after a specific age. They include: • jobs where being a particular age or in a particular age group is genuinely needed for you to do the job – for example, an actor who needs to be a certain age for a role • domestic employment in a private household, such as a cleaner or a gardener • occupations where the retirement age is written into law – for example, judges and coroners • some crew of ships and aircraft employed by foreign-owned companies that are operating in New Zealand.

Employment contracts before April 1992 You don’t have to stop work at a specific age unless: • your current employment contract was signed before 1 April 1992 • that contract specified your retirement age • you agreed with your employer in writing on or after 1 April 1992 to confirm or change your retirement age. Source: www.govt.nz

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From page 6 Auckland Council wants to build a rugby stadium and it decides to issue bonds to raise money. The council promises to pay the money back in 10 years. To make this loan more attractive to investors, the council agrees to pay an annual interest rate of 5 per cent (which is also known as a coupon rate). This means for a $1000 investment, the investor earns a gross annual interest of $50 for 10 years and gets the principal amount back at the end of this period. Pros: Depending on the financial stability of the issuers, bonds are a great option to diversify your investment portfolio. For example, bonds issued by government organisations usually have great stability. Cons: Corporate bonds could represent a greater risk of default depending on the company.

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Investment options From page 10 Pros: Real estate rental provides a steady income, especially in areas where the majority of people choose renting instead of buying. Also, the financial value of the property will increase over time. Cons: Tenants might cause damage to the property, or not pay rent on time. Plus there may be legal issues that you need to consider before buying and renting your property.

4. Peer-to-peer lending

Peer-to-Peer lending (or P2P lending) might be a good investment option worth considering for a number of reasons. This is how it works. An online service matches lenders with borrowers who need to borrow money for a variety of reasons. On one hand, there are borrowers who are unable to borrow money from a bank , and on the other hand, there are lenders (investors) who are willing to invest their money to generate more money. A peer-to-peer lending platform like Southern Cross Partners facilitates these transactions between lenders and borrowers. Here at Southern Cross Partners, the opportunity to invest in shortterm first mortgage loans is made

available to investors like you. What’s more? All loan applications are assessed by our credit team first for suitability and we initially use our own funds to provide these loans. You will not have any contact with the borrower, but you will enjoy a registered first mortgage security over that borrower’s property held in trust by our trust company Loan Investment Trustees Ltd. Sounds like a win-win, doesn’t it? Pros: Opening an online investment account is quick and easy. Also, you can invest in a portfolio of many loans at once that you can choose from a list of loans immediately available, so no waiting for other investors to fill the loan! Cons: If the borrower defaults, the lender risks losing their investment. But there are certain platforms that mitigate this risk by doing credit checks – assessing the borrower’s affordability, and securing the loan with a first registered mortgage over property that can be sold – Southern Cross Partners being one of them. All investments have risks and its important to choose the one that suits you and your own circumstances. Source: Southern Cross Partners

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oncerned residents have launched a petition asking for action to be taken to reduce anti-social activity and violence at an east Auckland park. The Northpark residents presented the petition to the Howick Local Board on Monday night. The petition calls for lights and a security camera to be installed at Tarnica Park in an effort to make it safer for people to use. The ongoing problems at the public greenspace include a range of anti-social activity by young people who gather at the park from Thursday through to Sunday nights. Some of them consume alcohol, get into fights, vandalise the playground equipment and verbally abuse and threaten members of the public, the residents say. The Northpark residents are supported by Botany MP JamiLee Ross. Mr Ross told the board he shares the residents’ frustrations around negative behaviour at the park. “The biggest catalyst for the residents wanting to take action was when a weapon was presented and used at one particular incident,” Ross says. One of the Northpark residents who presented the petition, Gordon Luke, says they’ve had people set fire to the playground and paint abusive graffiti everywhere. Another resident, David Jamieson, says people can’t play football or cricket at the park because of the mess left behind. “The park is unsafe to use. I’m forever cleaning up broken bottles.” Howick Local Board chairman David Collings said work was already under way by the board’s staff to investigate the problems at Tarnica Park. He also suggested sprinklers as a possible deterrent for vandals.

Colour Fun Run Botany Primary’s Colour Fun Run is on April 7 from 11am-2pm. The cost is $20 which includes entry to the colour run, white printed t-shirt, colour pack and a raffle ticket entry into a major prize draw. Children aged four years and under are free but need to be registered and be given a wrist band to participate (printed t-shirt, colour pack and raffle ticket are not included for this age). Email bdscolourfunrun@ gmail.com for tickets.

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Lending for the love of books A lending library has popped up in Howick’s Pegler Drive and it’s been a hit with the locals. Summer and Kris Farmer, devoted booklovers, came up with the idea after seeing lending library’s around the South Island. The concept is simple; it’s a small sheltered bookshelf on the side of the road filled with dozens of donated secondhand books. The community is invited to help themselves to the free books. Summer says it is their way of giving back to the community and sharing her love for reading with others. Every few days Summer replenishes the library, making a point of reading the blurb of each book individually to make sure there is a good range for people to choose from. “The first thing we did was put a call out of the east Auckland grapevine, asking people to donate their unwanted books to help set up the library.” Summer says they ended up with more than 200 books dropped at their doorstep. “It’s taken off much better than I thought,” she says. “Some people return the books when they’re finished so that others get the chance to read them as well, which is wonderful.” The library has something for everyone; children’s books, fiction, non-fiction and a range of different genres. She says weekdays are most popular for the lending library with students and parents picking up books on their way

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to and from school. “I put a lot of Goosebumps books out and I see young boys stuffing them into their bags as they walk past,” she laughs. The lending library is waterproof and has a motion censored light inside for when people stop by in the evenings. People are also encouraged to leave second-hand books they no longer need in the library. “It’s been a passion project for us and I like knowing we are bringing a little bit of joy to the community. ➤➤The lending library is located on Pegler Drive, Howick. Take a book, borrow a book or leave a book.

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Father of the house in Howick Popularly known as the ‘Father of the House’, MP Nick Smith was in Howick at the Pakuranga SuperBlues morning tea, at the invitation of Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown. Smith, who currently serves at National’s Spokesperson for Electoral Reform, State Services, and Crown-Maori Relations, and is leading National’s policy development process across New Zealand, spoke about his four main concerns with the current government. He listed a possible Capital Gains Tax (CGT), the Tomorrow’s Schools education reform, infrastructure issues, and a Government which is going soft on drugs as the biggest issues of the day.” Brown says that National recently announced its first discussion document on the subject of the environment, with key themes around supporting biotechnology, a container deposit scheme, and a water infrastructure fund to invest in cleaning up urban beaches and rivers, and provide more efficient irrigation for farmers. “Ours is a community of business owners, entrepreneurs, and people who have worked hard to earn what they have, and for whom a CGT would be disastrous,” he says.

Your view This is not the solution I am very concerned to see that not only has Auckland Council given away millions to Mt Eden Stadium but that both of our local councillors voted in favour of another hand-out. It’s unbelievable that many of the same councillors who complained about $900k spent on a stadium report voted to give away $10 million in ratepayers money with no hope of return. We need to resolve our stadiums issue and loaning money while we do is reasonable - giving it away only rewards poor management. We can do better than this! Damian Light, Northpark

Left stranded by odd bus driver Re Refusal to be able to board a Howick and Eastern bus Today (Thursday, March 21) my wife and son returned home - wife had just finished work and son had been out shopping. He had been saving hard out to purchase a skateboard and joined my wife at the bus stop after she had been food shopping. They were about to board the bus heading to Britomat as it stops near our place but both were denied access because my son was carrying his new skateboard. This is not the first time. My wife has had an issue with this specific driver as earlier in the week the driver was driving in an erratic manner causing two passengers to nearly fall over.

ast Auckland artists have been creating Easter Art for the past 13 years as part of Stations of the Cross. Exhibition organisers from Cession Community Trust are on the hunt for fresh perspectives and new artists in 2019. Stations of the Cross Easter Art Exhibition first ran over Easter 2007 at the Depot in Lloyd Elmore Park. Brett Jones, local pastor and chair of Cession Community trust recalls; “Stations grew from some pretty humble beginnings. A group of creatives who could see the possibilities for art engaging the universal human themes of Easter launched the first Stations experience. We wanted to create a journey through art that followed the Jesus’ walk to the Cross. It turned out to be something artists and art lovers really connected with.” Over the years, Creative Communities, Lotteries Community and Howick Local Board have thrown their support in behind the event. The exhibition now takes place within a themed set that allows attenders to join artists on a journey through the art, across a range of media. Along the way, new artists have joined in. Howick resident, Angela Sellers first exhibited several years ago when the themed exhibition space was created as a classic Kiwi bach - ‘The Bach’.

Ruth Hammond’s Black Rose set in a modern day Garden of Gethsemane.

“A colleague at the time asked if she could use some of my ‘Kiwiana style’ art work to display in an Easter art installation. My first glimpse of Stations was during set up when I dropped several pieces of work off at the venue. I later came back to see the end result and was really intrigued. Being new to faith and having just started my journey, that first experience with Stations of the Cross was a powerful one and led me to being involved in production the following year.” Mrs Sellers subsequently joined the Stations Production Team, in various roles. “Each year my involvement gives me a new creative outlet,

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My wife Deborah managed to catch them both and stop them from falling however, if they had been elderly people, she has no doubt that they would have been injured. Andrew Hooper

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Re Fatal Golflands crash: Driver named (Botany & Ormiston Times, March 14). So it is going to take over a year for this case to get to court (April next year)? What a joke our legal system is. I suppose this clown is still free to terrorise other motorists in the meantime. Anil Singh

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I am aware that we have our Muslim brothers and sisters in our south East Asian community board. I hope your family and friends are safe. Please let us know we can do something to support the community. My deepest condolences to you upon the passing of our community members. My prayers are with all the families. Kind regards, Prem Kumar

South Asian Leaders Forum Is this a measles epidemic? Re measles now in Auckland (March 11). When will they stop travel to and from Christchurch – except for essential travel – before or after the measles problem becomes an epidemic and spreads throughout NZ?

My heart went out to the Muslim people killed in their mosque last Friday (March 15). It is an unspeakable act of terror and to the families of the innocent victims. My condolences. However, it is great to know that it wasn’t one of us Kiwis that committed that act of horror/terror whatever the reason behind it. In the same week, 69 Nigerian Christians were also killed by Islamic militants in an act of terror. The sad thing was that no mention of any form of sympathies from NZ were conveyed to these Nigerians who were so senselessly murdered. No mention was made on any of the world news channels. Why the double standard? Margaret Scott, Pakuranga

Remember the Coptic Christians In the wake of Christchurch a week ago, do we remember from time to time the hundreds of Coptic Christians who lost their lives to Islamic extremists over the years? Over history, many lives have been lost, challenging communities’ efforts to establish and maintain a peaceful society for all to enjoy. Jim Donald, Howick

whether it be through exhibiting or through set design. My artwork has grown and evolved as my journey takes shape and I have had opportunities to work alongside other creative and like-minded people which I value hugely. Stations is a project I look forward to being a part of every year. “ Ruth Hammond, another long-time Howick resident, got involved in 2018 when a family friend was taken with some art she had produced, having recently returned to painting after a long break. Her black and white liquid charcoal rendition of a rose was striking and attracted significant interest. “It was amazing to be asked to

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exhibit and have the opportunity to have my work reflected upon in such a context. A black and white rose was an opportunity for people to see that new beginnings can come out of the tough things that happen in life. God, through nature, is doing that all the time.” Mrs Hammond is exhibiting again in 2019 as she takes up the challenge of this years themed exhibition space in an urban street setting. Artists can express interest in exhibiting in 2019 through email trust@cession.org.nz. A full artist’s brief will be provided on request. The Exhibition takes place across the Easter weekend April 19-21.

Eden Park funding was necessary A loan would have put more financial pressure on the Eden Park Trust because they would have had to pay more interest which would have worsened their financial position. This should clarify the reasons why we supported the Eden Park Trust with a grant instead of a loan. When you’re a councillor, we often have to make tough calls but I believe, along with the majority of councillors. we have made the right call. The ratepayers of Howick will now be able to see the necessary maintenance carried out and enjoy the facilities of Eden Park for the foreseeable future as there is no likelihood of another stadium being built in the next 20/30 years. I have already had lots of emails and calls supporting our decision. All the talk of a $63 million bail-out is somewhat misleading. Back at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Eden Park had to be upgraded in order to host the RWC finals. As a result of this, the government agreed to put in $190 million. The other part of the deal was that the various legacy councils (Waitakere, North Shore, Rodney, Manukau, Auckland etc) were to put up the remaining $50m – but they didn’t do this. Instead they reneged on the deal. The upshot of this was that the Eden Park Trust got lumbered with a $40m debt. This was a lot of money that had never been envisaged when the Eden Park Trust was set up before the 2011 RWC. In reality, this $40 m was a debt they would never be able to pay off. Worse than this however is that it has meant the Eden Park Trust has had to pay a whopping $15m in interest payments for this loan since that time. The cruel irony in all this is that since that time Eden Park has been blamed

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for not being able to pay this loan off. These people were happy to bask in the reflected glory of the 2011 World Cup victory and all the economic benefits that went with it but seem to have forgotten that it was they who left Eden Park with the massive loan that could never be repaid and which has bled Eden Park since to the tune of $15m in interest. This is the root cause of the so-called Eden Park financial crisis, After yesterday’s decision, Eden Park still has the $40m loan, only now it’s to Auckland Council and not ASB and are still paying interest on it ($1.5m a year). I think this is unfair. What they did get (courtesy of the 12-10 vote) was a $9.8m grant over three years for the purpose of re-laying the actual playing turf and installing new floodlights which must be upgraded. By comparison to Eden Park, in Australia most of the large multi-sport stadiums are funded by the state governments. They build them and fund them operationally. In the past Eden Park hasn’t cost ratepayers a cent – yesterday was the first time Eden Park has asked this council for support. Remember, Eden Park is a charitable trust. It is required to operate for “… the benefit of the public of the region” which is certainly what it is doing now through a phenomenal array of local, regional and international events sporting, cultural and community. Cr Sharon Stewart, March 20

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for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio, happily reached out to students and proved to be quite a selfie queen as she obliged everyone with a snapshot. She even stepped in as MC to announce the next event for Botany Downs Secondary College ethnic dance group. Around 234 school groups were to take to the festival’s six stages this year, however on the last day the ASB Polyfest Trust Board and ASB Polyfest Director decided to cancel the final day of this year’s festival in light of the terrorist attack that

took place at two mosques in Christchurch. Chair of the ASB Polyfest Trust Gregory Pierce and ASB Polyfest event director – Seiuli Terri Leo Mauu said, “the safety and wellbeing of our student performers, and the public that come to enjoy the festival is always paramount in our planning.” “Today’s events in Christchurch have unsettled some of our performers, Polyfest staff, schools and our sponsors, and to respect their well-being we have decided to cancel the final day of the festival.”

While croquet has become increasingly popular with young people in other parts of the country, Elim Christian College is creating a precedent as the first high school in the local area to include croquet in their PE curriculum. Twenty one students from Elim Christian College are participating in a four-week programme hosted by Howick Croquet Club. Each week the students receive coaching on different aspects of the game, overseen by club coach, Caroll Sanford. They then get the chance to test their skills in doubles matches against each other. During the games their skills are assessed and they receive NCEA credits. “We chose to include croquet in the curriculum this year as a way of introducing a new sport to the students that doesn’t rely heavily on physical capability. There are a lot of tactics involved, it’s definitely more of a mental game than a physical one” says Elim Christian College PE teacher, Jason Webb. “The fact that the Howick Croquet Club are within walking distance of the college also helped” Croquet offers students practical experience in additional curriculum subjects such as physics. It is also helpful in planning strategy and concentration. The advantage with croquet that it is easy to learn the basics and it is a sport that you can go on learning for a lifetime. A unique feature of croquet is that it is gender neutral, male and female play in the same competition against each other. Howick Croquet Club are keen to get other local schools involved. They

Elim Christian College and Howick Croquet Club have collaborated to include croquet in the NCEA PE curriculum. Photo supplied

are working with Counties Leisure Management and Auckland Secondary Schools Sports’ Directors to plan a preliminary secondary school competition later in the year. “Hopefully some of these senior students will enjoy playing the game and want to go on to compete further afield” says Margery Calvert, Joint Club Caption. “We would love to see a doubles representative go to the National Secondary Schools Competition being held in Christchurch in September”. Croquet has really taken off amongst youngsters in the lower part of the North Island and around the Canterbury area. About 400 hundred young people are playing the game, with officials now having to limit the numbers able to attend the National Secondary Schools competition in September each year. In the Croquet World Top 10, NZ U21 team members hold four rankings, including 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Once hooked in the sport, young people are able to achieve to a high standard in croquet, in a short period of time.

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to return to the Top 10 list. “There were 32 more sales in Henderson in 2018 than in 2017 and a $15,000 increase in median price to $745,000, but with plenty of parks, great views of the Waitakere Ranges, access to some of the amazing west coast beaches and an off-peak drive of 21 minutes into the city, it’s easy to see why Henderson has made its way up the list,” says Norwell. “Manurewa had 20 more sales in 2018 when compared to 2017 and a 1.6 per cent increase in median price (from $620,000 to $630,000), but it was enough to see the suburb make the Top 10 list. Again, Manurewa has some fantastic parks, it’s got huge cultural diversity, good access to public transport and is

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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

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

Ph 09 815 8152

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

Frameroom workers wanted

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

WAREHOUSE SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE

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Permacolour is one of New Zealand’s most respected suppliers of additives, colourings, sealers and tools in the concrete industry. We are on the lookout for a person that has a fantastic work ethic, a great sense of humour and is confident engaging with customers face to face to join us in our East Tamaki branch. This role involves: - Warehouse sales & customer service - Packaging and unloading orders - Administration duties, including invoicing and stock management - Operating a forklift, training will be provided - Being able to work unsupervised at times - Clear communication skills, both written and verbal - Good computer skills You would need to have a full NZ driver’s license and a forklift license would also be an advantage. This position does require you to be physically fit and healthy as it involves some heavy lifting. Being knowledgeable in the concrete and building industry and/or experience in hardware sales would be an advantage. Hours will be: 7.30am-5pm Monday to Thursday; 7.30am-4pm Friday. Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. The position commences in April 2019 at a date that suits both parties.

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Saturday, March 30, 9-12 noon Then last Saturday every month

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Strawberry planting & trimming Both inside and outside work available. Hourly plus bonus for those who meet targets. Transport from collection points may be available. Apply in person 9am-2pm – bring tax numbers, photo ID and proof of eligibility to work in NZ.

Maintenance Person

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The Service Company Ltd 10 Donnor Pl, Mt Wellington Ph: 0800 753 753

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We sell:

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We accept donations of: Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

GARAGE SALES BOTANY, 15 Quarterly Pl, 8.00am, Sat March 30 something for everyone houseware, clothes, giftware (bulk new Avon products nothing over $5).

SITUATIONS WANTED

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GARDEN/FACTORY work etc wanted, 027 275 8020 or 278 3087

GOLFLANDS, Howick. 2 Mirabell Place, Sat 30, moving home, all sorts for sale.

9 Ben Lomond Cres

Open 6 Days

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Church SERVICES SUNDAY, MARCH 31

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

Broadys NZ Ltd, East tamaki

www.elimchristiancentre.org.nz

SUNDAY

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

GARDENER/GROUNDSkEEpER We require a Gardener/Groundskeeper to join our Property team who is energetic and enthusiastic. The candidate must be honest, hardworking and take pride in ensuring the school grounds are maintained to the highest possible standards. Hours of work are 30 hours per week. Practical skills with an aptitude for garden maintenance and knowledge of native planting is required. Good physical fitness is also important as there is some heavy lifting required. This position will report and support the Senior Custodian.

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Welcome to our friendly, multi-cultural congregation

Tamil service

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

To advertise your Church Services Encouraging messages, inspiring worship, exciting children’s & youth programmes CD245678

We are a retailer of wood and gas fires with a small team who are passionate about our business, customers and the welfare of our staff. We have an opportunity in our business over the busy winter period for the position of controlling the inwards and outwards movement of stock and shipments. The successful applicant will be required to perform all round duties focusing on receiving and dispatching goods, coordinating and making deliveries with our contract installers. Applicants must have full drivers license and be able to drive a manual small truck. (Forklift license an advantage). Deliveries to project sites will require some heavy lifting of fireplaces. We have necessary lifting / moving equipment to assist but candidate must be physically fit. Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am-1pm.

We require the applicant to have an interest in science and the ability to work in a positive and motivated manner, as part of a busy and dynamic team. 32.5 Hours per week (in terms of heavy workload there may be some variation by negotiation). As part of the Science Department, and one of three Science Technicians, we will require the applicant to have initiative, good communication skills – both written and verbal, and a high level of attention to detail.

141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush

8:30am | 10am | 11:30am | 5pm | 5pm

part-timE

Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for two positions, both are permanent, part-time, term time only.

St Paul’s in the Park Anglican Church Service: 10am Sunday

Warehouse/ Delivery Driver

in this feature next week, phone Classiﬁeds

159 Botany Road 09 538 0360 east@elimchristiancentre.org.nz

on 271 8055 or email

phone John 274-0658 or email john@broadys.co.nz

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Permanent Full time MUs

Please download an Application Form from www.bdsc.school.nz and for either position, please submit: Application Form, Cover Letter and CV by email to: t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz

We invite applications from registered, inspirational practitioners with recent success in working in student support preferably with secondary students who have learning challenges. You will have the skills, empathy and passion to lead and facilitate interventions enabling students to access learning for success. The successful candidate must support the special character of our college in an authentic way and contribute to school co-curricular life. Position commences 29th April 2019 – Term 2 Applications close: 31st March 2019. Please email the Principals PA: Raewyn.Openshaw@elim.school.nz for an application form, which must accompany all applications.

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Applications close on Monday 1 April 2019. Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vet, once every three years. Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa and a clean driver’s licence is required. Please refer to our website for specific role responsibilities.

FIREWOOD, Ti Tree, Hot mix, Phone Darryl Green Earths 273 9520

Perrys berrys ltd

Monday to Thursday must be fit, love working hard, with an eye for detail. Some experience an advantage. Applicants will be police vetted, clean drivers licence, able to drive a manual car and reverse a trailer. Pay negotiable at interview.

Next Sale

FOR SALE

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

Contact Tim 021 0222 5018

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

(part time) required in Howick

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Please email your CV with covering letter to hayley@permacolour.co.nz

TOILET PAPER SECONDS SALE

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

Practice Nurse

For a Malaysian stall at the Clevedon Farmer’s Market Every Sunday 7:30am-1:45pm Must have experience in food preparation and serving customers. Immediate start.

FOR SALE

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

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opinion

McKenzie and Ioane star D

amian McKenzie and Rieko Ioane emerged as the superstars in a topsy turvey latest round of Super Rugby which saw the Chiefs register their first win of the season and the Crusaders suffer their first loss in 20. With Brodie Retallick leading a strong Chiefs forward effort in the Chiefs 56-20 thrashing against South African conference leaders, the Bulls, the improvement in both attack and defence was immense. Retallick received strong support from flanker Luke Jacobson and hooker Nathan Harris while McKenzie and Alex Nankivell sparked a backline that was missing All Black Anton Lienert-Brown who had consistently been their best player. Like most first-fives in early games, McKenzie had struggled to

progress against a rushed defence which is killing rugby as a spectacle, as reflected by dwindling attendances. But given space at fullback he’s a fast, audacious game-breaker who taunts and frustrates defences who try in vain to contain him. Scoring 21 points and setting up tries against the Bulls, McKenzie was at his dazzling best and would have delighted the national selectors with his improved option-taking and tactical kicking. With the powerful Retallick leading by example and young Jacobson continuing to impress with a vigorous game, the Chiefs backs prospered from the much-improved efforts of their forwards. Overall, however, the big improvement came with their tackling which had been below their usual high

standard. In contrast, the Crusaders and Highlanders suffered from their noble self-imposed bye after the massacre of Muslims in Christchurch by a deranged gunman. Badly missing Richie Mounga and making too many uncharacteristic errors, the Crusaders were deservedly beaten 20-12 by the Waratahs while the Highlanders could score only two tries to the four registered by the Blues in their 33-26 defeat. It was the first loss suffered by the Crusaders against an Australian franchise since May 2015. Two of the Blues’ four tries went to brilliant left wing Rieko Ioane, the first a classic when he turned Waisake Naholo inside out. The forward pack also prospered when lock Patrick Tuipolutu and his

With Ivan Agnew

All Black props were injected from the reserves bench. One to keep an eye on is fiery, workaholic blindside flanker Tom Robinson who could push more established players for All Black honours. Also pleasing has been the improved workrate of the talented Akira Ioane. Among the smarter moves of the coaches has been the return of Melani Nanai to fullback where he has replaced Michael Collins to inject more attacking flair with his lethal sidestep and superior pace. With the unselfish TJ Faiane so adept at setting up his wings, the Blues are finally starting to live up to their promise by playing as a team instead of a bunch of individuals. Unfortunately for them, Nanai is headed for English premiership club

ew’s AgnANGLE

Worcester Warriors at the end of the season. With lively Dalton Papalii contesting the No 7 jersey with Blues cocaptain Blake Gibson, the Blues are well served for loose forward depth. Meanwhile, there will be plenty of interest in Friday’s top of the table clash between the Crusaders and Hurricanes in Wellington with the home team’s forwards needing to quell their opponents power up front to give their backs a chance to demonstrate their class. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

cricket

Howick Premiers close on Hedley Howarth Trophy The Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premier Men are closing in on the Auckland Two Day Championship in the final match of the season against East Coast Bays. Even though the side is leading the division by 17 points from nearest rivals Suburbs New Lynn a loss could threaten that lead. East Coast Bays won the toss and invited the Alpacas to bat on a dampish wicket and humid conditions. The visiting bowlers found conditions to their liking and Howick lost early wickets with Dan Young, Andrew Morrison and Glenn Phillips back in the pavilion with the score at 46/3. Blair Smith and Ryan Harrison were the successful bowlers. Dale Phillips joined Bill Walsh at the crease and this pair added 84 runs before Phillips was dismissed for three short of his 50 for 47. Eight runs later Donovan Grobbelaar lost his wicket and the omens didn’t look too good for Howick who were 138/5 at that stage. David Winn replaced Grobbelaar at the wicket and worked well with Walsh to take the total through to 201/6 before he was caught at mid on for 45. The match continued on a knife

edge with East Coast Bays looking to press home its advantage and Howick fighting hard to get on top. Wickets fell at 214 and 238 and with Howick now eight wickets down it did seem as if things were going south for the lads from Lloyd Elsmore. However skipper Bill Walsh had batted steadily all day and brought up his century shortly after tea. He was joined by Danru ferns who took a few minutes to assess conditions and then proceeded to set about the visitors bowling with a will. Together with Walsh this pair added 92 runs to the total and when Walsh was dismissed for 126, Howick’s score stood at 330/9 which put it in a strong position. No one expected what happened next. Jamie Brown came in at eleven and looked in full control from the moment he took guard. Ferns had already scored his half century at a good rate but he launched a blistering attack on the tiring East Coast bays side. In the end he was caught off Delport’s left armers for 94 and Howick Pakuranga was finally all out in the days last over for 383. This pair had put a stand of 53 with Brown undefeated on 12 off 15 balls. Ferns’ innings included 7 sixes, usually over long on and was a quality effort. No question that Howick

Danru Ferns hitting one of his seven sixes.

Pakuranga came out on top at the end of the day but the team had to really struggle at times and probably the key to its big score was the

Photo supplied

determination and pluck of opener Bill Walsh who lasted over five hours at the crease and the players were able to build a total around him.

WHO SAID PRINT IS DEAD?

It is East Coast Bays turn to bat next week but the Alpaca’s formidable first innings total has put the locals in a strong position to win the match but the job is not done yet and the players know that. The Marie Raos HPCC Premier Reserve Men are in a solid position in their final match against University. Batting first in similar conditions to those of the Premier Men Howick struggled to score a moderate 211. Brandan Laurenzi ended his season on a high note with 64 and Mike Rose contributed 48. However University had lost five wickets for 109 at the close of play with Matt Blandford taking 4/14. Howick Pakuranga Premier Women finished their season with a loss to the star studded University Waitakere side. Batting first the Llamas scored 122/9 with Holly Topp 27 and Lucy Western 23 top scoring. University replied with 125/5 scored off 28 overs. New Zealand White Fern Anna Peterson contributed over half that total with 70 not out. Josie Penfold 2/42, Skye Bowden 1/26, Marama Downes 1/18 and Alyssa Bowden 1/9 all showed that were well up to Premier standard. This was a vast improvement on the previous year and we look to even better results next season.

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ATHLETICS

RUGBY

How will the Prems shape up? This week sees the start of the Auckland Rugby Union Premier and Premier Development competitions with PIC Insurance Brokers Pakuranga United set to represent the area once again in 2019. We preview their chances in 2019. The Access Solution’s Premier Squad has been hit hard by player movements in the off season with several notable players trying to progress into representative rugby at other unions whilst a few have moved to neighbouring clubs to try and crack the big time. For some clubs this sort of player movement may have a negative effect but Pakuranga has changed greatly from a few years back when this would have decimated the club. “We always want our players to stay with us but it is a fact of life that at times their pathways forward get blocked by incumbent players in their positions both at club and Auckland level,” said Rugby Director Pita Alatini. “We work hard to retain players but acknowledge movement is a large part of the game with all clubs recruiting hard in the off season.” Pakuranga is however set to play an aggressive, attractive style of rugby in 2019. Notable players to watch out for this season include Tongan international Hawaii Ahokovi at centre, a rejuvenated Aula Silipa at 2nd five eight, tight head prop Jerry Samania and

Auckland U19 rising stars prop Fatongia Paea and full back Lameki Namoa. They will be joined by some seasoned veterans including hooker Michael McBeath, flankers Adam Darracott, David Adams and 2013 Gallaher Shield winning captain David Whitecliffe-Davies, added to this is sprinkling of new players and several who have progressed from the U20 and Premier Development programmes. Premier head coach Nick Evans is confident his team is ready for the season “Whilst it is great to see players like 2018 NZ U20 player John Akau’olaLaula (Tasman) and 2018 Auckland B captain Max East (Counties) progress up the grades, they do leave large holes in our Premiers for 2019,” said Evans. “The players chosen this year are again extremely talented footballers who have worked hard in the preseason to be ready for the challenge we know Ponsonby are going to bring Saturday. “Being our Heritage Day we really want to put up a good showing for the old boys of the club.” Pakuranga take on 2019 Waka Nathan champions and last year’s Gallaher Shield champions Ponsonby in the 1st round at home on Bell Park this weekend at 2.45pm. Prior to this the Marie Raos Ray White Premier Development team play their counterparts Ponsonby at 1pm on Bell Park.

Pakuranga top club in the city F

or the first time since the competition began in 1978, Pakuranga Athletic Club has won Athletics Auckland’s ‘Top Ten’ competition, making it the top junior track and field club in the city. Sixteen clubs across Auckland took part in the competition this year which was held at Massey Park in Papakura on March 16. Each club was represented by its top all-round athletes, two boys and two girls from each grade. Each pair competed across a range of track and field events, earning points for their pair and for the club. Pakuranga’s top 32 junior athletes aged 7-14 years earned a total of 78,824 points, finally beating North Harbour Bays (71,194) who have reigned supreme in the competition for many years. In addition, twins Liam and Finn Wessels combined to win the 10 Boys grade and Daniel Mullens and Isaac Smith won gold in the 11 Boys grade. Seven

A team photo after Pakuranga Athletic Club’s recent success – they are rightfully super-proud of their first ever first place finish in Athletics Auckland’s Top Ten competition. Photo supplied

other pairs achieved second or third placings. The accolade of being Auckland’s top junior track and field club has been a fitting end to what has been an outstand-

ing season for the club in terms of successes at regional and national events. The club is looking forward to continuing its successes with the cross country season about to get underway.

FIT FOR FREE F R I + S AT + S U N LES MILLS HOWICK

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