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s hundreds of thousands of American students readied themselves to take to the streets to protest gun violence last week, Sancta Maria College stood in solidarity.

Almost every student armed themselves with teddy bears and gathered together to pray and sing in support of those taking part in the March for Our Lives rally to end gun violence.

Sparked by the Florida school shooting earlier this year, the March for Our Lives movement saw people from all over the United States and the world march the streets on Saturday March 24,

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The high at-risk shop owners will pay only 10 per cent of the price of the fog cannon.

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“We want [our students] to be aware of what’s going on in the world and to understand how we are lucky to live in a country where we don’t have gun issues, and they don’t have to go to school fearing for their lives,” Gibbs says.

Now Gibbs says the focus is on getting photos of the event to students in America.

He says many of his students have already taken to twitter and Facebook to make contact with American students affected by gun violence in schools.

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Gibbs says the idea first came about on the day US president Donald Trump said all American teachers should be armed with guns in the classroom.

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“Then Joanne [teacher] said, ‘Instead of the right to bear arms it should be the right to have arms full of bears’.

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n a constant state of unease, Z Energy service stations have installed an integrated digital security system at the cost up to $20 million.

Mark Forsyth, general manager retail Z Energy, says that it is not only about installing fog cannons, but also about working on an environmental design that makes it safer for everyone involved.

Fog cannons dispenses fog so dense that the offenders cannot even see their own hand.

Environmental designs mean no big trees to shield the outer view, bright led lighting and clean lines which make it possible to spot a dodgy character from a distance – even at 3am.

Making sure that staff are safe behind glass doors are the steel bollards; high quality digital CCTV that helps police with facial recognition; a license plate recognition camera system that alerts those behind the counter, way before the person has stepped into the gas station.

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the gun and dropped down to Ms Koroheke’s side to attempt first aid. uriarangi Tai has Mr Kaye asked the jury been found guilty if those were actions of the murder typical of someone who of 22-year-old Chozyn had intended to shoot Koroheke by a jury. someone.

Ms Koroheke died from “I suggest to you her injuries after being ladies and gentleman, shot once in the abdothey are not.” men with a 12-gauge Turiarangi Tai Chozyn Koroheke Justice Muir urged double barrelled shotthe jury to put aside any of the 111 call … just as hargun at an address on rowing as I did. But the sym- concerns about the potential Pakuranga Rd last year.

Tai, 23, appeared in the High pathy you undoubtedly feel consequences of a verdict Court at Auckland in front of a for Chozyn must not have any on either Tai or the female jury and Justice Matthew Muir place in your deliberations,” he defendent. Tai had to be found either guilty of murder on one charge of murder to said.

During the trial, Crown pros- or manslaughter. Justice Muir which he pleaded not guilty.

Earlier in the trial he pleaded ecutor Mark Williams told the reminded the jury that if they guilty to a related charge of jury the relationship between did not return a guilty of murTai and the victim was one der verdict for Tai then his counlawful use of a firearm.

A 25-year-old female also characterised by violence and defendant could not be found guilty as an accessory after the appeared in the dock along- abuse at the hands of Tai. However defence counsel fact of murder. side Tai, charged with being Ms Koroheke’s father, Jason an accessory after the fact of for Tai, Peter Kaye, told the murder and accused of help- court verbal spats between Koroheke, told the Times ing Tai evade capture after the two were nothing more he wanted to thank the Ms Koroheke’s death. The jury than “hot air” in his closing Pakuranga community for its support since Ms Koroheke’s address on Friday. found her not guilty.

He told the jury Tai was death.

In his summing up, Justice “Plus an acknowledgement Matthew Muir instructed the undoubtedly guilty of shootjury to detach themselves ing Ms Koroheke – and was at to the New Zealand Police for from any emotions as they least guilty of manslaughter – the way they handled the case but insisted his client did not and the prosecution team. decided a verdict.

Lastly, Victim Support needs a “A young woman has tragi- do it with murderous intent.

After allegedly shooting Ms big thanks as well.” cally and prematurely died as Tai will be sentenced on Koroheke, the court was told of a result of a shotgun wound.

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are required to open the safe and staff only have one. It means that people go to jail for stealing 40 bucks.” says Mr Forsyth.

Being a bigger organisation, Z Energy (203 sites) has invested millions in sophisticated hardware and software to create situational awareness and train staff.

“A DNA spray just above the door can squirt the offender with a spray without them knowing about it.

And you can’t wash it,” Mr Forsyth says.

“The cops can use an infrared light on the suspect and it will reveal the location and time of offending.”

A steel cigarette dispensing machine behind the counter is also wired to the computer and makes it impossible to steal tobacco.

“With all the security measures in place, staff members have more time to escape to a safe room that has a reinforced steel door.

“Once inside they can raise an alarm and press the button to the fog cannon,” says Wayne Kennerley, who operates multiple Z outlets in the area.

“We have to constantly think ahead and keep updating our security systems. All these measures have dramatically reduced the crime rate at our gas stations.”

From the number of recently-reported aggravated robberies at dairies in the Waikato, the youth offenders have moved out of Auckland. Word on the street has it that a break-in at Z Energy is just not worth their trouble.

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transport choices and reliability for east Aucklanders,” says programme director Duncan Humphrey.

“The ultimate objective of commuters being able to travel by bus and train from Botany to Britomart in less than 40 minutes is a major step closer.”

Pre-construction work has already commenced through the demolition of initial properties on parts of Lagoon Drive, Bridge Street and Pakuranga Road and archaeological work in the historic Mokoia Pa area near Bridge Street in Panmure.

“This is a priority project that will connect one of Auckland’s fastest growing areas with the region’s future, long-term strategic transport network,” says Duncan.

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This busway is the next stage in the $1.2 billion AMETI Eastern busway project.

There will also be new cycling and walking connections, improvements to major intersections, urban design and landscaping enhancements, a new bridge across the Tamaki River and the creation of a new memorial park and improved public spaces.

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Public consultation is currently underway for the Pakuranga to Botany stage of the project.

This stage includes the continuation of the busway along the centre of Ti Rakau Drive, development of a flyover to provide better travel options for motorists between Pakuranga Road and Pakuranga Highway (and enable the busway to operate reliably by removing cars from busy intersections in the area), cycling and walking networks, a new station in Pakuranga Town Centre and a future interchange near Botany Town Centre. ➤ More info? AMETI Eastern Busway go to https://at.govt.nz/ projects-roadworks/ameti/

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Administrators Meltzer Mason confirmed to the Times that it was shortly to file an administrator’s report with the Companies Office.

Preet & Co’s Botany offices were empty last week although the Howick and Pakuranga offices are still in business. The Times understands a new owner is in the process of taking over the Botany office.

Bronwyn Anchor, centre manager at Botany Town Centre, would only say that the business is changing hands which is being managed by the administrator.

Harcourts Group head office had little to say too. “Harcourts is unable to comment as Preet & Co is in administration.”

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“By September 2014 Preet was ready to expand and he opened the Harcourts Otahuhu office.

Two months later he launched Harcourts Botany.

“Earlier this year (2016) he purchased the established Harcourts Ellerslie office, and just this month Harcourts Howick, Meadowlands and Pakuranga.”

A media report in January this year said an investigation had been launched into “abnormalities” in the trust account of Preet’s multi-agency group.

About $1.7 million of trust account money is said to be involved, according to a person familiar with the situation, the NZ Herald reported.

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Plunket Chinese Playgroup Enjoy our music session, morning tea, play resources and fenced outdoor area. Mondays from 9:30am at Anchorage Park Community House, 16 Swan Crescent, Pakuranga. Contact Angela 022-158 8522.

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The next meeting of the Eastern Districts Country Music Club is on Wednesday, April 4 at 7.30pm at the Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Memorial Hall, Wharf Rd. For more info phone Kevin 027-4789246.

Singles group

New Horizons is a social and friendship club for single 40s, 50s & 60s.

Monthly programmes of barbeques, outings, dinners, film etc. A club and prospective new members’ night is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Barrel Inn, Cook Street, Howick. Come along from 6.30pm and meet new friends. Contact Suzie on 021-1698292 or visit www.auckland-singles-social-club. org.nz

Talk, film and tour at Polish Museum Presenting the documentary ‘Poles Apart’ about the children of Pahiatua, their arrival in 1944 and memories 73 years on. Come hear their stories, then wander the galleries within the museum. April 12, 1pm-3.30pm. $10 per person includes cuppa. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. Individual visitors welcomed. No bookings required. For more information, phone 533-3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com.

Hypnobirthing

An ante-natal course that teaches techniques for achieving a stressfree birth, Anchorage Park Community House, 16 Swan Cres, Pakuranga.

Phone Rebecca 021-0277 5832.

Libraries are not only about books but community engagements.

This was amply demonstrated by a beauty workshop hosted recently at the Botany Library where 58 participants got involved in two interactive and informative skincare workshops hosted by Suraia Siraj and Joanna Tse of Lush Cosmetics New Zealand.

The audience learned how to work on a perfect skincare routine using various skincare products and even tried their hand at making fresh face masks and cleansers.

Demi Chang who participated in the workshop says it is great to learn about skincare “and it was a fun experience making our own product”.

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OPINION

Auckland doesn’t need a regional fuel tax going to spend the money on, or how much fat in other council budgets they’re prepared to cut first.

This tax is expensive and unnecessary. When we were in government we were able to live within our means while still investing in major projects such as the Waterview tunnel, Auckland rail electrification and the Western Ring Route.

That was because we understood that to invest in quality projects we needed to apply discipline to our spending, target key areas that would provide the best value, and ensure sound management of the projects we invested in.

With that type of discipline we were able to complete major projects in government and prepare for the next generation of transport projects.

I’m thankful for the opportunity to be the spokesperson for transport and infrastructure in Simon Bridges’ new National Party line up.

One of my first jobs is going to be standing up for Aucklanders on the extra tax the two Phils want you to pay at the petrol pump.

Mayor Phil Goff and Transport Minister Phil Twyford seem very fixated on Aucklanders having to dig in to their pockets more to pay for a tramset down Dominion Road.

That means whether you live in Warkworth, Pukekohe or Howick, you’ll be taxed more to pay for this tramset.

What’s more is that the Council is currently consulting on whether you should pay for a new tax at the petrol pump, but won’t tell us what projects they’re

With Jami-Lee Ross

Jami-Lee’s JOTTINGS

Ambitious announcements for public transport such as AMETI, major routes like the East-West link and Mill Road were all possible because of the responsible management of finance.

Our approach showed that it is possible to achieve major transport investment without the introduction of new taxes.

Today, however, we are seeing a step back from many of these major projects in favour of pushing responsibility down the line from the current government.

That’s disappointing because what we have demonstrated over the last nine years is that you don’t need to cancel road projects or introduce new taxes to invest in transport. What you need to responsible management and ambition.

Jami-Lee Ross MP for Botany

LEADERSHIP

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Left to right, Corrina Dixon and Maxine Gay from Pillars, Kim Callard and Mary Ann France from Comfort Kidz, Michell Jennings, Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility, Nelson Balisa, charge audiologist Manukau Super Clinic and Pam Tregonning, executive director Middlemore Foundation.

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$16,000 cheque towards a special Audiostar Pro machine for Middlemore Foundation to help early diagnosis of hearing loss was recently presented by Rotary Club of Highbrook at an awards breakfast hosted at The Brook.

Another cheque of $2000 for volunteer group Comfort Kidz that works with a multi-agency centre (which investigates cases of serious child abuse) by gifting children going into care with re-purposed wool blankets together with a pikau (small back pack).

There was also a new laptop for Corrina Dixon who works with Pillars, an organisation that supports loved ones of those in prison because they don’t want them to be a part of tomorrow’s statistics. And, there was $2600 towards a new digital printer for Flat

Bush Primary School.

All this in a morning’s work, at a feel– good breakfast hosted to gift funds collected from the recently held Waipuna Conference Suites Highbrook Fun Run Walk.

“Leading up to the day there were a lot of nerves around,” said Highbrook Rotary president Ravinder Manilal.

“Cyclone Gita from the Pacific was heading to New Zealand. I had lost count of how many times a day I was checking the weather forecast. ” Thanking the 19 sponsors, 475 participants and more than 50 volunteers, she said they raised around $27,000 which goes towards making a difference in the local community.

With Rotary International’s theme for the 2017-2018 year being Make A Difference, the Rotary Club of Highbrook has certainly started the year on a generous note.

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Just believe?

“H

ow do I find Neverland?” “Just believe.”

This was the advice of JM Barrie, creator of Peter Pan and Neverland, to the boy who inspired one of his most enduring characters.

Just believe. It sounds easy and so desirable. Yet for some of us, and maybe at times for all of us, to just believe in the face of crisis, tragedy, doubt and distraction is one of the hardest things that can be asked of us.

Take Thomas, one of Jesus’ followers. He wanted more than anything to believe what his friends told him at the first Easter. Jesus is alive. Just believe.

The events of Good Friday were devastating for Thomas and his friends. It’s tragic to lose anyone close, but Jesus had captured their imaginations like no other.

But Thomas’ journey was different. His friends’ mourning of Jesus’ death on a Roman cross lasted only three days until they

saw Jesus again. Another whole week goes by, before Thomas sees Jesus. Not only has he lost Jesus, but his friends seem to be losing their grip on reality as well. They think they’ve seen Jesus alive.

“Doubting Thomas”, history has unfairly labelled him. So often, doubt is painted negatively. But some would say, if it’s a choice between indifference and doubt, give us doubt every time. Indifference leaves us standing in place. Questions though lead to answers, and if answers result, then doubt has done good work.

Often our doubts are rooted in the kinds of experiences that need good answers before we can put our trust in God. The untimely death of a loved one.

Illness. Financial ruin. Nagging questions about the nature of God. It’s very rare that the questions that emerge from these times are answered with a passionless indifference. We want

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Working over Easter God is big enough to take all of our questions.

to know, we need to know. And God is big enough to take our questions.

So Thomas is a hero for those who ask questions and wrestle with their doubts. But when faced with the risen Jesus, his doubts fall away and he believes. Thomas doesn’t hold onto his doubts, he lets them go in an instant and makes the deductive leap. This is the greatest comeback in history; people don’t rise from the dead every day, Jesus must be God. The importance of this recognition of Jesus by a man like Thomas cannot be underestimated. He was never going to be a soft touch, fooled by a first century Jesus impersonator. And while he may not have touched the wounds of Jesus, it’s clear to him on sight; you don’t get scars like that from a paper cut. This is Jesus.

However, the clearest evidence of Thomas finally “just believing” comes from what

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follows. His life is spent in telling others about Jesus who proved he was God by being raised from the dead. He may even have taken his eye-witness account of the resurrected Jesus as far as India where he is said to have been martyred on the end of an executioner’s spear.

His doubts would have kept him out of harm’s way. But Thomas was no longer defined by his doubts. He was defined by what he believed.

He’s not alone in this either.

Most of Jesus’ followers were killed for just believing. What a strange psychosis these men shared; their belief in Jesus’ resurrection leading them one by one to their deaths.

But faced with the reality of Jesus raised from the dead, they couldn’t help themselves. They just believed.

Brett Jones – Pastor to Cession Community Church for the East Auckland Ministers’ Association

Only Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday, but most businesses have to be closed.

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Days in lieu (alternative holidays) If you work on Good Friday but you don’t usually work Fridays, you’ll be paid time and a half — you won’t get a paid day off to take later.

Easter Sunday

If your employer is trading and you go to work, you’ll be paid your usual rate (no time a half and no paid day off later).

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Annual ‘Stations of the Cross’ exhibition - a seat at the table C

reative people from around the Howick area are using their talents to run the Easter Art exhibition which offers a unique Easter art event for those staying in town over Easter weekend.

The 12th annual Stations of the Cross Easter Art Exhibition “Staged” will be held at the Depot, Lloyd Elsmore Park across the Easter weekend from 1pm on Good Friday until 2pm on Easter Sunday April 1. The event is being run by cession|community trust.

Preparations have been underway for the past nine months as artists have worked together on developing the theme for the exhibition and the gallery design.

The exhibition is displayed within a thematically-driven “theatrical” style set designed by the Stations project team and intended to add colour and ambience to attendees’ journey through the Easter art.

“This year’s exhibition “A Seat at the Table” will offer a range of artistic pieces from the more traditional art forms to the off-the-wall and creative.

“We’re expecting painters, sculptors, photographers, mixed media artists, poets, film makers – all reflecting on the universal themes of the Easter story – betrayal, shame, guilt, injustice and perhaps most importantly, hope,” explains exhibition curator Brett Jones.

“Our unique gallery design this

The Stations Exhibition is staged in a themed gallery space.

year will invite people into a journey through different kinds of eating experience.”

The exhibition’s opening hours have been extended in 2018 across three days to allow more people to view the popular exhibit. An artist reception has been scheduled for Saturday evening from 7pm, where

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artists will share the stories behind their art.

The upsurge in community interest this year has been marked with Te Tuhi, Uxbridge Arts & Culture and Arts Out East, lending their support in the quest to introduce new artists to the event.

Artists of all ages are being

included. Local resident and artist Jewel Turinsky has returned for another workshop with youth at the Depot, this year developing skills in painting.

“I love working with teenagers in the artistic discovery process. There is some real talent in the group and it will be an amazing experience for

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A Good Friday service will run in the exhibition space from 5.30pm making for a uniquely rich Easter service experience.

The exhibition will also offer a wellpriced pop-up café onsite providing a venue for people to spend time in a relaxed environment responding to the Easter art experience. Creative Communities is supporting the exhibition again in 2018 along with new sponsor The Howick Local Board. The Depot venue is administered by the Howick Local Board and Cession Community Trust is grateful to the board in granting the trust a community lease and for its support across the trust’s community work. ➤➤Further information can be obtained from the exhibition curator Brett 027 284 2893 or bj@ cession.org.nz ➤➤Entry by gold coin donation.

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Chocolate-themed activities E

aster and chocolate — now that’s a match made in heaven!

If you’re a fan of the sweet stuff, these festive ideas for the holiday weekend should be right up your alley. Enjoy!

Treat your taste buds

Ready to indulge? In addition to the quintessential Easter egg hunt, you could plan a chocolate tasting activity during which blindfolded participants are asked to identify different varieties of chocolate.

If your family enjoys spending time

in the kitchen, you could also celebrate with a chocolate-making workshop. Or why not hop in the car for a tour of your local chocolate shops?

Finally, chocolate fondue never fails to satisfy the sweet tooth of chocoholics young and old.

Time to relax

Need to unwind? Treat yourself to a chocolate massage—an amazing dry skin remedy—for an absolutely divine experience. If you prefer to spend your downtime reading, no problem: countless books about

chocolate are available to inspire your senses. For best results, enjoy with a big mug of hot chocolate!

Sweet smarts

Curious minds are sure to enjoy uncovering the history and secrets of their favourite dessert by attacking Google. Alternatively, test your family’s knowledge by hosting a round of chocolate-themed trivia (you can find a wealth of questions and answers online), with a grand prize up for grabs that’s made entirely of—you guessed it—chocolate.

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Enjoy the long holiday weekend, not the break this Easter Slippery grass, holes in the ground, a rusty nail, and good old just not watching where you are going … the classic Easter Egg hunt claimed a few victims last year.

The half-dozen people who needed medical attention as a result of hunting for chocolatey treats is negligible alongside the 19,951 New Zealanders who needed ACC help after hurting themselves over Easter 2017.

There’s a saying that home is where the heart is, but in and around the house is also where most injuries happen, and last Easter was no exception with 11,077 people hurting themselves at home.

When it comes to indoor injuries, we can’t confirm whether it was Colonel Mus-

tard or Miss Scarlet who were hurt, but there was a good chance it was in the kitchen with a knife.

Over a third of the 1176 injuries that occurred inside happened in the kitchen, and 147 were cuts or puncture wounds.

Luckily there are some simple steps you can take to improve safety, such as clearing away clutter; cleaning up wet spills, and making sure there are no loose rugs for excited kids (and maybe some over-enthusiastic adults) to trip on, especially when hunting down hidden eggs.

Easter is often seen as a last chance to do home maintenance ahead of winter.

A spot of gardening is said to be therapeutic, but 783 people might disagree with that

sentiment after injuring backs, shoulders, arms, fingers, or necks while pruning, planting, digging or weeding.

There were also 279 DIY injuries (involving hammers, saws, power tools, etc), with falls a common cause.

Backs and spines bore the brunt with 63 injuries; 30 people hurt fingers or thumbs, while shoulders, hands, wrists, and eyes also sustained damage.

The best way to stay to safe while doing DIY is to be realistic about your ability – if you can’t do it, get an expert in.

Plan your day so you’re not rushing to get finished in the evening when you’re tired and more likely to slip up.

If you’re going to use hire equipment, make sure you

have the appropriate safety gear such as closed shoes, ear muffs, safety glasses and face masks.

Falling off ladders can lead to serious injuries. Last Easter there were 142 ladder-related claims; two-thirds of them from falls.

Make sure you use a safe, stable ladder; always keep three points of contact (both feet and one hand) with the ladder, and don’t be tempted to over-reach sideways.

It’s much safer to get down, move your ladder, and then resume your work.

So whether you’re sniffing out hidden chocolate or preparing to paint the house, think safety first so you enjoy the holiday, not the break, this Easter.

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HPCC clinches Auckland title H

owick Pakuranga are the champions of Auckland after claiming the Hedley Howarth two-day championship with a draw against East Coast Bays at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Saturday.

The HPCC premiers last won the cup 25 years ago.

In one of only two games that got on the field, East Coast Bays resumed day two with Michael Ross (31*) and the in-form Seb Langridge (9*) at the crease with their side on 51/2.

However, with the University/ Papatoetoe fixture unable to get on the field, it soon became apparent that a draw was going to be enough for Howick to claim the title.

Skipper Bill Walsh celebrated the season with a couple of wickets while Seb Langridge (40*) finished his 2017/18 off with another solid knock.

With ECB on 147/7 and rain about ECB Captain Seb Langridge audibly congratulated the Howick side as the two teams walked off the field for the final time this season.

Howick Pakuranga had claimed the Hedley Howarth championship with an unbeaten season, including coming back from a first innings deficit against ECB earlier in the year.

It was the club’s first title in 26 years and their third ever Hedley Howarth championship.

Earlier on day one, Chris Groenink did the early damage for ECB with a couple of top order wickets.

However, it was that man Donovan Grobbelaar who brought his side back into the contest, using all

Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club’s premiers celebrate after a much-deserved win to clinch the Hedley Howarth two-day championship title.

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 num-

ber 10 to ensure Howick Pakuranga passed the 300 mark.

Groenink finished with 4-55 from 23 overs while Michael Ross was the surprise package with 3-26.

But this was Howick Pakuranga’s game to celebrate after a long time between titles, something Coach Ben Williams can be immensely proud of also in his debut season with the club.

HPCC’s Jim Allnatt said: “It’s been quarter of a century since we last won the Hedley Howarth Cup. That’s a long time between drinks.

“With five matches to go we were lying in sixth place but we knew that if we could win each match on the first innings we would be there or thereabouts and that’s what happened.

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and Adam Jones batting 9 and 10 you know you got the strongest batting lineup in Club cricket and the boys bowled sides out as well with Adam, Rudi and Dale Phillips more than holding their own.”

■ 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) draw with East Coast Bays 147/7 (M Ross 31, S Langridge 40*, C Briggs 37)

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our homes today

Big jump in residential value of Kiwi cities between 2015, 2018 N

ew data showing that the residential value of Kiwi cities is closing in on $1 trillion dollars is both good and bad news for the New Zealand housing market and wider economy, according to Property Institute of New Zealand chief executive Ashley Church.

The revelation of the big jump in value, between 2015 and 2018, is one of several findings in a new report, released by the Property Institute and property market data company Valocity. The report measured the combined value of residential housing stock in New Zealand and found that, taken as a single entity – residential housing in New Zea-

The report also tells us that houses are now even more expensive – and not just in Auckland.

NZPIF: Leave letting fees alone The NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF) doesn’t think legislation to prohibit the charging of letting fees is required.

“Our view is that whoever gets the benefit of the service should pay for it” said Andrew King, executive officer of NZPIF. “Sometimes, like now when it is difficult to get a rental property, it is the tenant who is getting the benefit but other times it is the landlord. It can be the landlord’s turn when it is hard to find a tenant or when the landlord employs a property manager to find a tenant on a casual basis”.

Using last month’s Bond Centre rental statistics, 46 per cent of new lettings were by owner managers who cannot charge a letting fee. So tenants who don’t want to or can’t afford to pay do have a choice.

However, by prohibiting letting fees, this choice is being taken away from those tenants who are prepared to pay these in order to be a step ahead of some other tenants. By paying the letting fee,King said they have a wider choice of property and less competition from tenants unwilling or unable to pay.

It is possible that those tenants previously willing to pay a letting fee may turn to offering a higher rental in order to put themselves ahead of other tenants. “So we could see an

increase in rental auctions initiated by these tenants,” he said.

“This proposed policy of prohibiting letting fees will probably not have the same dramatic effect on rental prices as ring fencing losses, increasing the bright line test or a capital gains tax, but it will have some effect.”

The Government Regulatory Impact Statement on the subject estimates an increase in rental prices of a little under $10 a week, assuming a one year tenancy. However average tenancies are now two years and three months, so the increase could be around $4 or $5 a week.

“Paying all the moving in costs of a new tenancy is difficult, so even if rental prices do move up a little, spreading out the cost for tenants will still be a benefit for tenants.”

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Mr Church says that the figures also mean that many of those of who own property are now wealthier than they were three years ago.

However, Mr Church also says that the new data isn’t all good news.

“The report also tells us that houses are now even more expensive – and not just in Auckland – which means it’s even harder to get into the market than it was three years ago”.

“It also means that the baseline cost for ‘affordable’ housing programs - such as Kiwibuild - will keep increasing as land and building costs increase. That’s a strong argument to get those houses built as quickly as possible”.

Mr Church says that the figures also mean that the economy has now become even more sensitive to interest rate increases.

“To the extent that this increase in house prices is mortgage funded we’re now that much more susceptible to a major hit on the economy if interest rates were to increase too much over the next few years”.

Mr Church says that the data has several implications for economic and housing policy.

“These figures mean that the speed at which the Reserve Bank removes the Loan-toValue limits will need to be sped up to ease deposit pressure on first home buyers; the speed at which Kiwibuild is rolled out will need to be accelerated in order to ‘front end’ the construction of homes before costs increase even further; and the Government needs to look harder at policies to increase productivity and wages so that the average Kiwi isn’t permanently priced out of the housing market.”

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When moving into a new rental property, tenants can face up to four weeks’ bond, two weeks’ rent in advance – and one weeks’ rent as a letting fee – in addition to moving costs.

“With homeownership rates at a 60 year low, this Bill recognises that we need to take action now to make rent more affordable so people can save to buy their own home, Twyford said.

Banning the charging of letting fees to tenants is a good first step in improving the life of renters, while the government continued a broader review of the Residential Tenancies Act, he said.

“This review will examine a range of changes to make life better for renters and will include looking at limiting rent increases to once per year,” he said.

It will also consider other initiatives to improve security of tenure and better allow tenants to make their house a home.

The review is expected to result in legislation being introduced to Parliament by the end of the year.

“Ultimately the best way to put tenants in a better situation is to increase the supply of housing, and end the shortage that is driving rents up,” said Twyford.

The Government’s KiwiBuild policy and urban growth reforms are designed to increase supply.”

land is now worth $941,611 – up from $667,718 in 2015.

The report also showed that the value of residential housing in all of our main centres is also up – although the impact of this growth in value is uneven with Tauranga at one extreme with growth of 63.27 per cent and Christchurch at the other extreme with growth of just 11.6 per cent over the 3 years.

In all cases, except Hamilton, price growth in 2017 was the same, or greater than 2016.

■■Auckland is now worth $469 billion (up from $344b in 2015) ■■Wellington is now worth over $88b (up from around $60b in 2015) ■■Christchurch is now worth over $67b (up from around $60b in 2015) ■■Tauranga is now worth over $34b (up from around $21b in 2015) ■■Hamilton is now worth around $28b (up from around $18b in 2015) ■■Dunedin is now worth almost $17b (up from around $12b in 2015) Mr Church says that the biggest surprise in the report was the finding that house price growth was stronger, in 2017, than it was in 2016.

“There’s been a general consensus that the market has been flattening – but this data suggests that it’s more a case of growth moving away from Auckland to other parts of the country. That’s not entirely unexpected as house price booms in regional centres usually start later than Auckland and continue for a while after a boom in Auckland has ended – but the extent of the strength of those prices, particularly in Tauranga and Wellington, is still surprising”.

Mr Church says that the news is both good and bad for the housing market and wider economy. “We don’t tend to think of residential property as part of the productive sector of the economy – but when you see the growth in house values, like this, as a combined figure, you can appreciate that the country is now ‘worth more’

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Competition

Ed Sheeran meets Peter, Asher ■■By Therese Henkin Two deserving Howick College students have been left star struck after meeting Ed Sheeran over the weekend.

Sixteen-year-old Peter Garofalakis and Asher Hall say winning a radio competition to meet their long time idol was a dream come true.

In September last year Peter was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and has spent the past few months undergoing intensive cancer treatment.

“It’s been really tough over the last few months and I haven’t been able to go to school, or play sports, so music has been a huge part of

keeping me going,” he says.

Peter says he has spent hours listening to Ed Sheeran songs during his treatment.

“His music has always lifted my spirits and helped Asher and I get through some really tough days,” he says.

Peter’s girlfriend, Asher, entered him in the competition saying, “The chance for Peter to meet someone he looks up to would be of great encouragement particularly in times to come as this journey of his is a long one.”

Asher says there was nobody more deserving of the meet and greet than Peter.

“Over the past few months he has endured many hospital stays,

anaphylactic reactions to medication, not being able to go to school, not being able to play the game he loves (football) and losing his hair but has faced it all with amazing courage,” she says in her competition entry.

The couple say Sheeran was exactly as they had hoped he would be.

“He gave us lots of hugs and he was really kind and easy to talk to,” Asher says.

Not knowing if Sheeran had been briefed on their back story, Asher says she slipped it into conversation as the meet and greet was coming to an end.

“He didn’t need to say anything, I knew he understood,” Peter says.

Asher Hall, superstar Ed Sheeran and Peter Garofalakis at the concert.

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Education

$500,000 win for two lucky Lotto players

First over the line in school ocean racing challenge

Lucky Lotto players from Highland Park and Palmerston North will be celebrating in style after winning $500,000 each with Lotto First Division in Saturday’s Lotto draw.

The winning tickets were sold at Paper Plus Highland Park in Auckland and Cloverlea Four Square in Palmerston North.

The Greatest Showman sing-along Dreamed of being part of the cast of The Greatest Showman? Now you can pretend you are with the Monterey Cinema’s sing-along movie event this weekend. Sing along to the Golden Globe winning original musical inspired by the life of US showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus. There are two show times available on Saturday and Sunday evening and tickets can be purchased from https://www.montereyhowick.co.nz/ movie/the-greatest-showman-sing-along.

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Who would have thought Mission Heights Junior College (MHJC) could win The Volvo Ocean Race without leaving dry land!

Education Perfect, the world online educator, worked with race competitors Team Sun Hung Kai - Scallywag, to create their own competition event using lessons relating to the science and maths behind sailing as well as the core Sustainability Programme of Volvo Ocean Racing.

The Education Perfect Volvo Ocean Race Challenge took place over 10 days in March, and included participants from more than 250 schools around New Zealand.

MHJC Year 9 students, under the guidance of teacher Mrs Reshmika Lal, took to the contest like ducks to water,

blitzing their competitors by adding to the school total of 558,259 points.

The school took out both the Top Class (9W2) and overall Top School awards. The impressive team performance doubled that of the second place finisher with 18 of the top 30 places also going to MHJC students.

The team has won a $200 shared lunch along with a special keepsake an official photo of Sun-Hung Kai Scallywag which has been signed by the whole racing team!

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HAYNE’S GLASS

Highland Park Shopping Centre

ALL painting projects, int/ ext, prepare, plaster, paint, long time local trusted tradesman, using only quality paint and products, for a long lasting, great looking finish ph Doug Plimer 537 1362, 021 1583260

CD256908

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Exper’d owner/operator No job too big or small Ph Brett 0274 364 740 or 534 7144

Local NZ Reg’d Electrician No job too big or too small!

No call out fee if you mention this advert.

CD256471

DIGGER & BOBCAT HIRE

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ANY FIX-IT

CD250676

BOBCATS & TRUCKS

FAMILY owned business, all electrical work. No job to small. Contact Rob 534 1244

Pick Up Service Available

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

OFFICE/STOREAGE SPACE

WATERBLASTING

K54159

BUILDERS

HANDYMEN

WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang, Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111

0800 677 467

CD255813

www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz

171 Moore St. Howick 0274 760 577 easterncovercentre.co.nz

CD258541

021-369 881

ELECTRICIAN Reg. hard working & reliable, value for dollars, all work undertaken. Satisfaction guar Ph 534-8889

broken windows glazing mirrors cat doors balustrades showers splashbacks Ph 265 2941 38 Trugood Dr, Burswood www.haynesglass.co.nz

CAT DOORS

Open 6 Days

Board of Trustees Election Declaration of Parent Election Results Fleury Graham – 17 Wright Karina – 33 I hereby declare Karina Wright duly elected.

Signed Graeme Brown, Returning Officer

PAINTER, Decorator Stripping Int/Exterior Small or Large jobs FREE quotes Ph 0274990973

REPAINTS Int-Ext 30+yrs exp. relibale with refs.

Phone Rob 0211848173

CD217636

533-6954

CD249842

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

HAYNES GLASS

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arrowplumbing.nz

9 Ben Lomond Cres

PETS

Botany Downs Primary School

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs

0800 420 900

Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

CD260295

CD127274

NZ registered electrical service technician

For superior professional service, free no obligation quotes.

PAINTER Internal and external. 35 yrs exper in your area. Ph Roger Parker 021951634

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For anything electrical • Registered Electricians • Established over 25 years in local area • ECANZ guaranteed • Gold card discount Phone 274 6977

UPHOLSTERERS

If water or gas runs through it, we do it!

CD259226

REGISTERED

30yrs Exp, Painting & Paperhanging

Ph Wayne 272 2632 021 137 3409

LANDSCAPING

with over 20 yrs exper.

All Tree Work - Fully Insured - Qualified Arborists Over 25yrs Exp. 535 9093 027 476 0246

PLUMBERS

CD246999

K75008

Repairs to: Parmco, Turboair, Fisher & Paykel, European & Italian appliances • Stoves & Rangehoods • Waste disposals • Dishwashers • Laundry

ANY Plastering/ Painting!

In/out. Lge/sml jobs, small holes repaired New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

K54154

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

PLASTERERS

DS TREES & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Ph Doug 021537171/537-8595

We accept donations of:

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ELECTRICAL

0800 245 625 HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746

WALLWORKS

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535 6950 021 0333 149

0800 24 LOCK

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 17 Yrs exp.

Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES

ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Ph Adrian 027603-1919 or a/hrs 537-2345

Ph Murray

Qualified Arborist

We sell:

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

Contact Simoran 021 165 6596

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

SN77193

Over 17 years service

PAVING

LOCKSMITHS

Reducing Thinning Shaping Full removal Chipped onsite/removed Good rates Great refs Free quotes

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Domestic/Commercial New builds Ground water problems Phone Allen 027 546 0553

138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262

Alternator Charge Rate, Starter Condition and Check Plus Battery Test - FREE OF CHARGE

CD177471

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

TREES

24B Polaris Pl, East Tamaki - OPEN SAT 8.30-1pm Ph/Fax 274 0495 Auto Electrical & Mechanical Repairs

GA117458

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021366615 / 0508932532

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CD237020

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½ price TV, audio Washing machine refrigerators Factory Returns Centre ervice S d e uthoris

CD260031

Electricians

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TREE SERVICES

DOMESTIC SERVICES

K54091

FURNITURE REMOVAL

Power you need KOBA BATTERIES

SN64060

ALADDIN CARPET CLEANING

FOR SALE

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Local & long distance by careful & courteous removalists with many years of experience REASONABLE RATES FOR AN EXCELLENT JOB BERT TARRY CARRIERS NZ LTD Ph: 274 2916

BOTANY DOWNS 14a Binda Pl, 8-12 Sat 31st, please do not arrive before 8am

CD259915

CARPET CARE

Drain Unblocking / Drainage Repairs CCTV Cameras Call now 0508 373335 / www.unblock.nz Mention this ad for 10% Discount

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

SHIFTERS

Air conditioners

A

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KAK007

CD206513

TV Audio Aerials Heatpumps

HOME HELP OFFERED

CD227945

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

$35 p/m

GARAGE SALES

CERAMIC TILING, preparation, waterproofing, installation. Good rates, high work standard. Ph for quote Ian 021 131 6766

CARPET & VINYL

LEES CARPETS

CARPETLAYER Cheap carpet, supply/lay Restretching/repairs Phone 0800 555 410†www.nocowboys.co.nz/ carpet

TILING

CD257222

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

IT PC lap tops Sony, Panasonic, LG Sanyo, Toshiba

PROCON for all your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted.

Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

CARPET LAYING

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901

CD228064

AERIALS

DRAINAGE

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CD142804

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TO LET

SITUATIONS VACANT

KITCHEN PORTER REQUIRED

HAIRDRESSER

TO LET Local Rental and Property Manager

Full time Tuesday - Saturday

CD258593

E: pinkys.boarding@xtra.co.nz - www.pinkys.co.nz

REST HOME ENROLLED NURSE

CD260214

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24 hours on site care

CD260341

To advertise your vacancy phone 271 8055 or email: classifieds@times.co.nz it’s here you’ll get results You can browse the latest papers online www.times.co.nz

Gulf Views is a 45 bed Rest Home in Howick.

We require an Enrolled Nurse to cover a six month maternity leave absence for 5 night duty shifts - Tuesday to Saturday inclusive 11:00pm - 7:00am as shift leader.

Aged care experience required. A desire to deliver first class care, exceptional communication and documentation skills and good time management are a must for this role. Medi-Map trained an advantage but not compulsory as training will be given.

Please forward your CV to: sue@gulfviews.co.nz or post to 22 Selwyn Rd, Cockle Bay 2014

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

PART TIME

DRIVER/WORKSHOP ASSISTANT

REQUIRED FOR LARGE PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP We are looking for a customer service focussed physically fit person, who has a clean driving licence and is able to back a trailer competently, to assist with pickup and deliveries of customers, cars and or parts.

(If no driving then will be assisting in the workshop).

Ideally the person would work Tuesday to Thursday 8 hours per day x 3 days.

The applicant must have excellent spoken English, be very well presented and able to work unsupervised.

This position would suit a person who can work around their studies, or is retired and wants a part time position to keep themselves active. A good hourly rate is offered.

The Gearbox Factory, East Tamaki, Auckland.

In the first instance email resume to enquiries@gearboxfactory.co.nz.

CD260337

Dog and Cat Boarding Dog Grooming Doggy Day Care Pick up/Drop off service Free day care with all grooms

Willowbank School has adopted cohort entry for new entrants. If your child is turning five before 11 June 2018, they can start school at the beginning of term 2. If their birthday is after 11 June, they can start school at the beginning of term 3. You can choose to delay your child’s start date until the beginning of a later term or until age six.

To enrol your child or for more information on cohort entry, please contact the school office.

Ph 09 2711 077 info@willowbank.school.nz 56 Middlefield Drive, Dannemora, Auckland 2016 Carla Hart School Secretary

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

CD259820

4/302 Te Irirangi Dr, Botany South Ph 09 265 2865

Want the freedom and flexibility that relief teaching gives?

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

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

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

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

Ph 09 815 8152 Email: relief@oasis-edu.co.nz - www.betterteachers.nz

Cohort Entry for New Entrants

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

Maintenance Person

CD260072

PINKYS PET BOARDING AND GROOMING Some vacancies still available

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

Relief Teachers - We NEED you!

CD257550

Mountfort Estate Agents Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Junior Teacher

Sales Consultant

Steven Hang has been working in real estate for ten years and in property management since 2014. He is fluent both in English and Mandarin and is also experienced in all aspects of property management and the Residential Tenancy Act. Steven’s aim is to provide great service to satisfy landlords and tenants.

Steven Hang, Flat Bush Branch.

DDI 09 212 5729 Mobile 021 409 293

MELLONS BAY SCHOOL

Furniture Secondhand Store

CD235015

Positive and approachable Reliable and self motivated Excellent knowledge of local area Zero tolerance for any arrears

We require a qualified, Registered ECE Toddler Teacher, full time 40 hours per week with the ability to work a variety of shifts as rostered. You must be confident, self motivated, warm, caring, fun loving, and passionate about extending children’s interests, a team player with excellent communication skills, great attitude and a sense of humour.

If this sounds like you please send your CV to kidcraftyclubs.manager@gmail.com

If you have a knowledge of Music, a pleasant personality and would like to work from home or school, please contact us now for further information.

Phone 0800-696-874 www.modernmusic.co.nz NZ Modern School of Music

Saturday Factory Cleaning We require someone to clean and tidy the factory at our busy East Tamaki based joinery company from 8am – 12pm every Saturday. It is a clean, bright and safe environment and would suit someone with an interest in wood working, male or female!

Our successful applicant will be punctual, have a great attitude and take pride in their work.

Please apply by email to admin@kitchencraft.co.nz

CD260141

Kids Crafty Clubs Howick

STEVEN HANG

SINGING

PIANO and GUITAR TEACHERS Wanted

CD260249

CD260344

Our hairdresser is retiring after 25 years. Gulf Views, a 45 bed rest home, requires the services of a part time hairdresser for our small salon.

We are reasonably flexible with the hours but it is likely you would need to be available 2-3 mornings per week.

If you are interested in knowing more about the role please phone 535 6050 between 9:00am - 3:00pm weekdays only

We are looking for someone to join our small friendly team at Unichem Meadowlands Pharmacy.

The position is for 4 days per week including 1 weekend day.

Hours are 9:00am - 6:00pm. Experience not essential but willingness to learn is.

Phone (09) 535 8080 Come in to see us at Meadowlands Shopping Plaza Shop 8, 112 Whitford Road, Somerville, Auckland Send CV’s to joanna@unichemmeadowlands.co.nz

CD260358

CD259690

Qualified, experienced, full time Panelbeater required for immediate start in Howick.

Phone Nick 021 207 1888

NZ Modern School of Music www.modernmusic.co.nz

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.

Porterhouse Grill is seeking a Kitchen Porter for evening work.

Please drop CV at Porthouse Grill, 10 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga.

PANELBEATER

CD180708

0800 696 874

East Tamaki based Company

CD260289

LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

We have teachers in your area. (Est 63 yrs)

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

PHARMACY SALES ASSISTANT WANTED

Sewing Machinist

CD255731

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

Would suit job share with another Practice Nurse.

Good hours, good remuneration for the suitable candidate.

Email CV to: rexkul@xtra.co.nz

CD260362

MATHS PHYSICS Calculus Stats Chem. Tutor NCEA/ Camb. Ph 250 4422 or 021 107 2851

PART/FULL TIME PRACTICE NURSE

SUPPORT ROLE - Part Time Motivated experienced person with a background in financial services wanted for a support role with a professional insurance adviser. CRM experience an advantage. Up to 15 hours a week.

Please forward a copy of your CV to PO Box 64-481, Botany Auckland 2163

CD260166

0274 480 317

TUITION

EXPERIENCED PAINTER

PAKURANGA

Pakuranga Rd 58m sq office, 2 weekly cycle. Vacuum and wipe down surfaces. Dispose of bin rubbish. Suit after school hours.

Ph Mark

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD260305

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

5343339, 210463437

EASTSIDE FAMILY DOCTORS

OFFICE CLEANING

CD260323

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

SITUATIONS VACANT CD253039

PAKURANGA 4 bdrm hse, 3 bthrm, dble internal gge plus osp, alarm, close amenities. Clean & tidy, $750pw ph 021 1520170

SITUATIONS VACANT

PROPERTY MANAGER / CARETAKER

27thApril - 28thApril

Sanctuary Dental is recruiting!

Full and Part time hours available

Dental Assistant/ Nurse

We are looking for a person who is flexible, personable and kind.

We are a vibrant team, supportive and enthusiastic, and love what we do for our clients.

We work with the best technology in a beautiful environment.

There is opportunity for learning and advancement and we are happy to invest time and further training in the right person for this role.

If this is you we would love to meet you.

For more information about us - Sanctuary Dental, please visit: http://www.sanctuarydental.co.nz Or email: info@sanctuarydental.co.nz

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10:10am 10:36pm

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high tides

www.edgewater.school.nz Phone 576 9039 “Serving East Auckland for 50 years”

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TIMES

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Year

Wakaaranga School is looking for a Property Manager/ Caretaker with lots of energy and initiative to join our hard working team.

The role is one of support to the teachers and administration, and of ensuring the safe functioning of the school. Duties are varied and absorbing!

Hours to be determined but not exceeding 50 hours per week.

Immediate start preferred or later by negotiation. Salary by negotiation.

For a schedule of duties please see our website http://www.wakaaranga.school.nz To apply please send CV to: Wendy West, Executive Officer / PA west@wakaaranga.school.nz Applications close on Friday 6th April 2018

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