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t’s ok to fail. “I failed four consecutive years at university till I got my act together in 2005,” says award-winning teacher Subash Chandar K, curriculum leader of Mathematics and Statistics at Ormiston Senior College who won top honours at this year’s ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA). He is the only New Zealander in 22 years to win a trip to the US Space and Rocket Centre in Alabama, USA. The young maths teacher was recently awarded the ASG Space Camp Teacher Ambassador of the Year Award at a ceremony hosted by Minister for Education Chris Hipkins at Parliament. “When students tell me they feel bad because they failed a maths assessment, I often share my story of how I dropped out of an Engineering degree. I didn’t know how to manage my time or money when my parents moved to Australia in 2001. “I took up Education in Maths and failed in it as well. People told me to give up studying but I persevered. And then one day I took

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responsibility for myself and stopped blaming others,” he admits. “I’ve always encouraged students to keep going no matter how hard it gets. Perseverance is the answer.” The maths teacher known for hosting Ormiston Maths Day for teachers to share innovative ways on making Maths more fun says he is looking forward to basic astronaut training in the US. “I will be one of the five teachers from all over the world that will be running a simulation on landing a space shuttle,” he says.

The former winner of the inaugural Margaret & Kalman Mathematics Teaching Prize and the Jim Campbell Award for Teaching Excellence says that while at NASA in July, he will be thinking of what experience he can bring back to students in New Zealand. “I’d like to pave the way for the first astronaut from New Zealand. I will find out if they accept scholarship kids and how we can go about setting up a pathway for our students to go to NASA—then come back and contribute to our very own Rocket Lab in New Zealand.”

Selected from more than 200 nominations for his inspiring and innovative contribution to teaching, the maths teacher who has a large following on his YouTube Maths tutorial channel gives credit to the college and his colleagues for allowing him to think outside the box. In three weeks, Chandar K will be flying to Paris for Microsoft based conference to be attended by 350 teachers globally. He has been invited to be on the panel. While the young teacher is thrilled to receive the award,

he admits he was earlier scheduled in July to attend the ISTE conference in Philadelphia which he had to cancel to go to Space Camp. Chandar K was to conduct a workshop on using robots/ spheres to engage students in maths. An area the Sphero Hero is passionate about. “It allows students to use Pythagoras and trigonometry in real life context.” Chandar K says that the real need of the hour is to encourage and retain maths teachers despite pressures of the profession—a challenge he has taken up.

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Mackenzie Alley has seen her entry in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest go global. Howick Lions Club past president Ian Packwood said Mackenzie, now at secondary school, won the local Lions poster competition and then went on to win the national Lions poster competition. “Then her poster has gone to Lions’ International Headquarters,” he said. Results of the international competition are expected to be known this month. The competition was for students 11 to 13 years and could be on any media and must not have lettering, just an accompanying statement. Mckenzie simply stated “Kindness Matters”. Judges from the art, media, youth development and humanitarian communities selected 24 international finalists representing the more than 350,000 youngsters who participate annually. Posters are shared globally via the Internet, social media, news outlets and travelling exhibits.

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MP Jami- Lee Ross on Saturday, March 9, 11am at Tarnica Park, to ask for lighting in the park. “I am helping the residents take their fight for funding for measures to keep their park safe to the Howick Local Board,” said Ross. “It was alarming to hear of the fights taking place in the middle of the night at Tarnica Park, particularly when weapons are being produced “The Local Board has funding for very initiatives like this. They need to take the community seriously when the safety of locals is being put at risk.” “Organising this community meeting with Luke is just the start. “I will be attending the Howick Local Board meeting with the Tarnica residents on March 18.”

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established residential areas”, he says. “The zoning therefore permits some nine houses. This complies with the zone description, which states that mutli-unit developments are not anticipated. "In contrast, the developer wishes to construct no less than 70 apartments on an area of only 5417m²,” he says. “This is despite the very debatable use by the developer of the “Integrated Residential Development” (IRD) definition. “This definition was originally intended for only two small locations in Auckland, and that the key objectives of the classification were around retirement villages and supported residential care.” Slee says that because the development will include a swimming pool, a BBQ and possibly a café, the developer claims it should be permitted. “The application could, therefore, be something of a “Trojan horse” that impacts all of Auckland. "Any developer can aggregate sites (as this developer already has) and seek approval,” he says. Local residents have many grounds for objections, Slee says, including traffic congestion, safety for school children from

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to register as soon as possible for priority parking,” she says. Complimentary $15 brunch vouchers will be issued by snail mail early next week to every vehicle owner who has pre-registered. Vehicle owners can present and redeem this voucher at one of the three restaurants participating in the offer – The Good Home, Basalt, The Apothecary – all on Picton Street. All pre-registered vehicle owners also get an entry in the spot prize draws and the chance to win a two-minute Countdown Grocery Grab. The Saturday Markets will be in full swing with numerous causal stall holders requesting space at the event,

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tax system. That would be an admiral course for the Government if the current tax system was actually in need of a radical overhaul in the first place. In short the tax system is working well and the community is paying taxes on a fair basis that is covering government spending and reducing public debt. A capital gain tax at the marginal rate would in most cases be applied at 33% as it would be assessed in the year the asset is sold and added to the taxpayer’s normal income for that year. That’s pretty nasty considering that the tax will be applied to all income earning assets including investment properties, commercial properties, beach houses, businesses, shares and share portfolios, Kiwi Saver investment funds, farms and farming operators to name a few. Most would agree that investment properties, which have been in the limelight for some time, have warranted attention and there is some justification for perhaps ruling them as a business but the Government has already attacked that sector with the introduction of the Brightline Test and the proposed ringfencing of losses. The Brightline Test is a capi-

tal gain tax in disguise so you could argue that this sector has been addressed. Bernie believes that the exemptions from CGT such as the family home and a few personal assets like art work, antiques, classic cars, jewellery etc have been left out probably because these types of assets are just too problematic. Attacking assets like the family bach, the farm and the family business, is particularly grating. Many of Bernie’s clients have taken years of hard work risking everything, creating employment, and contributing taxes. To tell my client’s that they will now be faced with a 33% tax when the asset is passed on to a new owner to make the tax system “fairer” is not a sustainable argument. It is difficult to advise clients on their investment decisions and general plans with these dark clouds of uncertainty now on the horizon says Bernie and perhaps the Government should take heed of the old French proverb and hopefully leave things where they are?

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The Howick Tramping Club is meeting on Tuesday March 12. Club night is 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month below Howick Bridge Club, 563 Pakuranga Rd. Cover charge $2. Club member Pam Rowe will give a talk entitled ‘Svalbard Odyssey, a voyage around the Arctic Archipelago plus 5 days at a remote lodge on Spitsbergen’. Explore the outdoors with great people. Day walks & overnight tramps. New members welcome, Phone. Janette 09 536 6459

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The Howick Library Big Book Sale is on now. Ends Friday March 8. Head down to the Howick Library, 25 Uxbridge Rd to browse the collection.

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The Howick Combined Probus Club meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at the Howick Bowling Club, 33 Selwyn Road Howick at 10am. Come along, meet new people, hear interesting and informative speakers and go on monthly organised trips.. New members and visitors always made very welcome at our friendly club. For further details Ph. Liz 273-2933.

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The St Columba Church Op shop Storwide half price sale started yesterday. Great bargains to be had. Located at 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany open from 9am – 12.30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Covered parking at rear of church. Follow the signs.

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he man accused of murdering Flat Bush mother Xi Wang has this week pleaded guilty. Ephraim Beazley, her ex-husband, travelled from Rotorua on December 10 to east Auckland where he violently attacked Wang at her front door as she held their two-year-old son in her arms, court documents have revealed. The Herald obtained a police summary of facts which reported that shortly after 10pm, Beazley arrived at Wang’s home in Flat Bush intending to kill her. Beazley knocked on the door and when Wang opened it, without speak-

ing he stabbed her several times in the neck, body and legs. When he knew he had done enough to kill her, he fled the scene. He left their son in her arms, the Herald reported. He made his way on foot to Botany Town Centre where he called police and told them what he had done. Wang was rushed to hospital in critical condition, but died later that night from her injuries. Beazley entered a guilty plea at the High Court at Auckland yesterday morning. He will be sentenced next month.

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(Left to right) John Spiller, Abi Low and Sarah Peters.

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cent to the College, tracking pests, trapping rats, picking up rubbish, water testing and conducting the annual garden bird survey. John Spiller from the Howick Local Board and Sarah Peters, Auckland Council Community Park Ranger, presented Abi with her award, a certificate, a trophy and $500 of Westfield vouchers.

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of introducing a park and ride system based in Lloyd Elsmore Park, with express buses to Panmure Train Station. “Many locals believe this would alleviate pressure on parking in Panmure and Glen Innes and give them an easier option when travelling into the city by train for work or study,” he says. But Brown says the majority of residents are likely to continue to drive. “We know that around 85% of Pakuranga residents drive in a single occupant vehicle to work and do so because it is more convenient for them, and a T2/Bus lane won’t change that.” He said the meeting showed that AT was committed to these proposals and was unlikely to make change. “AT have clearly made up their mind on these proposals and are refusing to listen to the people who know these roads best. “I will continue to advocate on behalf of our community to ensure their concerns are heard in the hope we can keep traffic moving while we wait for the Eastern Busway and Reeves Road Flyover to be completed.”

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comedy. The spotlight is on Du Liniang/ Helena, a romantic who is besotted with a young man who barely notices her. Thanks to some mischievous sprites, the heroine is pulled into a dream world, where mayhem ensues. Premiering in Shanghai, The Dreamer was created as part of the British Council’s worldwide 2016 Shakespeare Lives programme, commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, and, in the same year, won China’s prestigious One Drama Award for Best Stage Design. The two companies, Gecko and Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, have injected new life into classic texts and given it a vibrant twist. The Dreamer is a feast for the eyes that plays from March 21-24 at The Civic.

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Education

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Over 15 local students from Macleans College were awarded for their Top in World grades. At a ceremony at Eden Park last Thursday, Macleans College students acknowledged for their world grades were Danielle Tweedale, Alan Jiang, Guangning Hao, Nian Li, Zishan Xiong, Sadat Taseen, Isabel Li, Joyce Sum Yuet Chan, Tuhan Gong, Ying Gao, Rishika Chou, Angus Stewart, Sachit John, Ruisi Li and Yang Fan Yun. The 2019 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards honoured an impressive crop of Kiwi secondary school students who excelled in subjects ranging from Music to English Literature, Geography, Psychology, Classical Studies, Business, Economics, Accounting, Information and Communication Technology, Mathematics and the Sciences. The awards recognised 115 students from 21 schools for High Achievement, Top in New Zealand, Best Across and Top in World for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A Level examinations in 2018. Seventeen-year-old Danielle Tweedale of Macleans College

was recognised for her achievements in Music; she sings and plays the piano, and won Top in World at AS Level and High Achievement at A Level. Having completed her A Levels in Year 12, this year she is pursuing NZQA Scholarship in Music, English, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics and Physical Education, and will also study for her ATCL diploma in music. Danielle says that she didn’t really have the awards goal in mind. “I just tried my best. I

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Danielle Tweedale of Macleans College won a Top in World grade in music. Photo supplied

really love music as a subject, so I think that helped. At AS Level I did a performance in piano, submitted two compositions and did an exam where we wrote essays analysing different pieces. “There were lots of opportunities to perform because Macleans has different music groups, like the choir and orchestra, and I was able to study different composers, from Haydn and Beethoven to more impressionistic pieces,” she says. Dr Ben Schmidt, SEAP Regional Director for Cambridge Assessment International Education, says the Cambridge International programmes are tailored to the larger mission of inspiring a love of learning. “These are truly international programmes that help students discover new abilities and develop an interest in the world, as evidenced by the fact that a number of students go on to pursue opportunities overseas.” Cambridge International examinations were taken by approximately 10,000 students in New Zealand and just under one million globally in 2018.

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ust off your running shoes and break out the – possibly green – activewear because the Howick Rotary Fun Walk and Run is back for another year! It started with only a couple of hundred people in 2005, but this year around 600 people are expected to take to the streets on Sunday March 17 – St Patrick’s Day – across the three routes on offer. Howick Rotary organising committee member Colin Monk says the event is a great way to get the whole family involved in keeping fit and healthy. The tracks cater for all levels of fitness – walkers or runners can choose from a 5.9km primary course, a 6.9km intermediate course, or an 8.1km extended course, with five water stations available on the way. Mr Monk says the event creates a friendly rivalry between local primary and intermediate schools who compete to be crowned the winning school – and this year, with more schools entered than ever, that rivalry is sure to increase.

Around 600 people are expected to take to the streets on Sunday March 17 – St Patrick’s Day - across the three routes on offer. This great shot was taken at last year’s event. Times photo Wayne Martin

With spot prizes on offer (the best selection ever, says Mr Monk) and a delicious sausage sizzle on completion, there’ll be no shortage of motivation to finish. Each participating child will also receive a medal at the finish line. All courses start and finish on Stockade Hill, so participants can soak up some post-run (and walk) views. Sponsors this year include The Bike Ride, Mitre 10 Mega Botany, New World Howick, Dilmah Tea, Chenery Memorial Trust, Howick Local Board, the Athlete’s Foot, and many others. One additional feature this year is a raffle run by Howick Rotary’s organising committee to add to the fundraising activity, the main prize of which is an hour’s ride in a DeLorean – the car made famous by the “Back to

the Future” film trilogy. Mr Monk also recognised the support provided by the Howick Local Board, as part of their keep healthy initiatives. The board provide funds to assist in the running costs. All proceeds go to the Howick Coastguard, and the Rotary Club of Howick covers all the costs associated with running the event. The more participants, the greater the amount raised for the Coastguard. ➤➤The Howick Fun Walk and Run will be held at Stockade Hill on Sunday March 17 at 9am. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children and $10 for school teams of four, and registration can either be done at http://howickfunwalkrun. co.nz/ or by entering on the day.

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A Kawakawa Bay family lost everything when a fire burnt their home and belongings to the ground in January. Photo: Givealittle.

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$42k raised after fire razes home ■■By Therese Henkin More than $40,000 has been raised for a Clevedon family who lost everything in a devastating fire at the end of January. On January 21, local couple Tony Keals and Lorraine Blackwell arrived home as firefighters battled to get the blaze that claimed their home under control. The Givealittle page was set up by the Kawakawa Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade, who know the couple personally. Tony was a ‘life member’ of the Volunteer Fire Brigade, having volunteered for them for more than 30 years. Donations closed last week with a total of $42,117.81 raised by more than 300 generous donors. The Givealittle page description read: “Even though the local volunteer fire-fighters arrived at the scene soon after the 111 call was made, the fire was aggressive and engulfed the family home quickly; fortunately no one was home when the fire broke out. “Tony and Lorraine arrived while fire fighters got the blaze under control and watched helplessly as everything they had built up over the years burned to the ground…and then having the overwhelming sense of worries and sadness that came afterwards.” It said that the family’s home and contents were not insured, and the couple, who have three young children, were relying on the kindness of friends and family to get them through.

Fun run raises more funds for Middlemore T

he sixth year of the Waipuna Fun Run, organised by Highbrook Rotary, was the largest yet. Over 620 runners registered for the event held at Pukewairiki Park in Highbrook on Wednesday, February 20 in the early evening. The event is run to raise funds for Middlemore Hospital and other local charities. The men’s 10km run was won by Luke Hurring in 40 minutes and the women’s by Danielle Ellis in 49m in what is a crosscountry course. The two runners represented the ANZ team which was first home and winner of the team cup. First home for the women in the 5km run was last year’s winner Leah Anstis and in the men by another previous winner, Andrew Sexton. For the second year in a row the first walker home was a woman - this year Cheryl Johnson took the prize. A Healthy Hearts group from Middlemore Hospital completed a 1 km walk and they all dressed for the occasion! Sponsors provided cold drinks and towels for the finishers along with ice creams and sausages in what was a carnival atmosphere with live singers and a commentary on the race. Sarah Manion, president of

Above: Winning team from ANZ Bank at the Waipuna Fun Run organised by the Rotary Club of Highbrook; Below: The start of the 5KM run. Photos supplied

Highbrook Rotary says, “We are delighted with support that we get from local businesses and the runners for what has become an annual event. “The proceeds raised will be used to help The Middlemore Foundation purchase vital new equipment. Other charities will benefit in what has been a very enjoyable event for all involved.”

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Classic cars

Summer crowds love car show ■■By Nick Krause

From left, Howick Local Board member Mike Turinsky, Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, HLB member Katrina Bungard, car show organising committee chairman Rev Dr Richard Waugh, Times managing director Reay Neben, Auckland Councillor (Howick) Paul Young and East FM’s PJ Taylor.

Some of the classic cars and motorbikes that were on display at the Brit & Euro Classic Car Show last Sunday.

ore than 10,000 people are estimated to have visited the Brit & Euro Classic Car Show on Sunday. Chairman of the Brit & Euro Classic Car Show Committee, Rev Dr Richard Waugh, said registrations were 25 per cent up on record 2018 numbers. “Our estimate is that numbers of public were also up 25 per cent. The estimate of more than 10,000 public is probably conservative as car drivers and some passengers means there are about 1600 people on site before one member of the public arrived.” There was a record number of registered classic cars and motorcycles - 1077. “We also had a classic car public parking area for the first time and had many more interesting cars parked there too,” Rev Waugh said. “We had about 130 volunteers involved including from East FM, local scouts, Howick MenzShed, Rotary Clubs, Howick Historical Village and LifeGrowth Community Trust.” More than 600 people attended the live day at the Howick Historical Village. “The sponsorship support from the Howick Local Board to cover infrastructure costs is so important to the event and so appreciated by our community. Likewise, sponsorship from Times Newspapers, Protecta Insurance and NZ Classic Driver. “The weather was perfect and the Lloyd Elsmore Park site very suitable with its many entrances and ample parking for such a large free community event. “A number of people suggested to me that with our British and European theme – so applicable to Howick and its heritage – the event is fast becoming not only a regional Auckland event but a New Zealandfocussed event with more and more people coming from outside Auckland. “We had cars from the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and even one car from Feilding and one car from Timaru!” Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown said: “I am incredibly proud that Pakuranga can host the Brit & Euro Classic Car Show. “With more than 1070 vehicles on display, this year was the biggest yet and I want to congratulate Rev Richard Waugh and all the organisers and sponsors of this event for all their hard work in making it happen. “It was great to see so many people at Lloyd Elsmore Park enjoying the show and I look forward to continuing to support this event into the future. East Aucklanders certainly love their cars!”

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Galbraiths is a well-established Howick village based law firm operating from modern premises. We offer a wide range of legal services to our clients. We require a full time Property Lawyer to join our friendly team. You will ideally have at least 2 years post admission experience in commercial transactions, subdivisions, conveyancing, estates and trusts and be fully computer literate. We offer modern working conditions and a friendly supportive team environment. We will provide you with a market rate salary and a real opportunity to advance your career. There are definite future prospects for the right candidate. If this role interests you please forward your CV in confidence via email to: mary@galbraiths.co.nz

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Sam is one of our business Development Managers for Rental Letting and Property Management. His focus is to give great service and to provide great results for property investors who are interested in the Ray White PAKURANGA Property Management experience. Sam has grown up in the Botany Downs area and knows the Trusted company that eastern market well, he has a currently operates at background in advertising and under 1% rent arrears his experience in the service Routine inspections completed. Professional industry has shown him that exceptional communication is key. work ethic

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PRIVATE sale of home, to be sold (SPA by Friday 22 March). Will be on new Pakuranga Busway route! Mixed Urban Zone - 3 dwellings as of right - see unitary plan. One to one negotiations, genuine prospectors only. No agents. No lookers. No stress, No auction! NW facing commanding 240 deg views across city w/landmarks. A real doerupper. End of private driveway. Open plan, 3 bed, clad w/ﬁbre 160m living area, includ. workshop. Ideal for renting or develop. section up to 766m. $790,000 ono. neg. Phone for an appointment (09) 576-8778 - Answerphone

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HIGHLAND PARK, 3 bdrm brick & tile townhouse, very tidy cond. large lounge, private yard. single garage. osp. $495 p/wk Ph Wayne 0272817711

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Part Time Office Administrator This is a diverse role within a growing dynamic business in East Tamaki. We seek a self-motivated, proactive individual who doesn’t require supervision, is adaptable and ready to take on any challenge. Your main duties are the administrative functions, accounts, receivable, payable, invoicing, end of month processes, payroll, and customer service. Key responsibilities: • Enthusiasm & willingness to be part of a small dynamic team • Use initiative • A great phone manner and friendly approach to customer service • Strong administrative skills with a variety of experience • We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work Skills and experience: • Experienced Office Administrator • Attention to detail and shows initiative • Ability to learn new systems and processes • Reliable worker and a team player • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written • Microsoft office experience • Experience with Accounts and Payroll programs We use Infusion Accounting Software and Ace Payroll. This is a Part Time permanent role working Monday, Thursday, Friday – 23 hours – with potential to increase work hours.

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We are looking for a person capable of filling a diverse job role, receiving in goods from suppliers, processing customers’ order, counter sales and assisting our Sales Representatives. There is a lot of 1:1 customer interaction in this business, so you will need to be well presented and have excellent communication skills. • Self-Motivated determine and confident • A great attitude to join a team to build, grow and add value • Must have a valid driver’s license Key skills: • Ability to work in a small hardworking team and follow instructions • Reasonable Physical fitness is needed when dealing with moving heavy products • Competent computer skills This is a full time permanent role Monday to Friday.

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Howick Pakuranga Prems snatch win After losing the first day’s play against second-placed Suburbs New Lynn, the match had to be completed in one day and virtually turned into a battle for first innings points. Marie Raos Ray White HPCC skipper Bill Walsh won the toss and had no hesitation in inviting Suburbs to take use of a very good batting surface. It was a very tight battle right through Suburbs allocation of 50 overs with neither side getting on top of the other. Howick’s bowlers took two early wickets, one each to Donovan Grobbelaar and Mitchell McClenaghan. However Suburbs’ middle order of Barry, Parslow and Davies steered the score through to 200 after 43 overs had gone and looked ready for a big finish but the Alpacas tightened their attack up and, at the end of the innings, Suburbs had totalled 245/7. McClenaghan led the attack with 4/50 in a fiery bowling spell. Suburbs’ total may have been disappointing from their viewpoint but probably looked a fairly tough ask to the Howick batsmen. Openers Bill Walsh and Dan Young did their job and settled in to take the shine off the ball and,

as they have so often done this season, set a platform. The first wicket fell at 39 when Walsh was run out and Andrew Morrison came to the wicket to join Young. This pair continued to consolidate the innings and when Young was dismissed for 72, the score had reached 125 and Howick was halfway there. Brian Barnard joined Morrison and batted quite circumspectly for a while before launching. At this stage the Alpacas had to score at the rate of seven runs an over but with wickets in hand achieved victory in the 46th over. Andy Morrison was 89* at the close, scored off 81 balls. He kept up with Barnard who finished on 65* off 55 balls, including four sixes. The Alpacas now lead the Hedley Howarth Two Day Championship by at least 17 points with two rounds to play and have it all to play for now if they are to win the championship two years in a row. The women did not play this week due to the Hearts playing Wellington at Colin Maiden. Skye Bowden has played in both matches but another Llama has made the Auckland squad with Josie Penfold being named 12th man.

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igh hopes that the injection of coaches Leon MacDonald and Tom Coventry would lift the Blues out of Super Rugby obscurity are starting to look as bleak as the form of veteran midfielders Ma’a Nonu and Sonny Bill Williams. Having suffered their third loss in as many games with their 19-23 away defeat to the Jaguares, the Blues lacked flair and imagination against a staunch defence. In fairness, MacDonald and Coventry are proven coaches who need more time to make an impact in conjunction with former head coach Tana Umaga. However their faith in veterans Nonu and Williams should be wavering after such a shaky start. Nonu, aged 36, one of our greatest second-fives until his international retirement after the All Blacks successful 2015 defence of their world crown, looked slow and ponderous against the Jaguares whereas SBW was little better when he replaced him. Neither has shown the sharpness Blues centre TJ Faiane did when wearing the No 12 jersey when leading Auckland to last year’s Mitre 10 premiership crown. Consequently dangerous left wing Rieko Ioane was left largely unemployed. Both will need to sharpen their act quickly to justify MacDonald’s plan to rotate them so they can be fresh for the World Cup in Japan later in the year.

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We are looking for safe, warm-hearted fully licensed drivers to drive guests from their homes to the Selwyn Seniors Group at St Paul’s in the Park Anglican Church, 141 Chapel Road, Flat Bush on Friday mornings. The guests need to be there by 9.30am and they leave at 12 midday. You would also help out with the activities and morning tea.

Galbraiths is a well-established Howick Village law firm operating from modern premises offering a wide range of legal services to our clients. We require a full time Senior Legal Executive to join our friendly team. You will have at least 5 years experience in residential conveyancing, trusts, wills, enduring powers of attorney and estates and be fully computer literate. We offer modern working conditions and a friendly supportive team environment. We offer a very competitive salary and a real opportunity to advance your career. If this role interests you please forward your CV in confidence via email to: mary@galbraiths.co.nz

If you are interested or would like further information, please contact Reverend Warner Wilder warnerwilder30@gmail.com or phone 021 548 407

Service: 10am Sunday

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SIR EDMUND HILLARY COLLEGIATE

Scale A Teacher Start date can be flexible on mutual agreement We seek a NZ Registered Teacher with strong curriculum, assessment for learning enquiry knowledge and a commitment to learn alongside an extremely well-resourced, environmentally focused, progressive and supportive learning community. We are an International Baccalaureate PYP World School. Beginning Teachers, or those graduating mid-year 2019 are welcome to apply.

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and Beauden Barrett. With centre Matt Proctor such a good tackler and an unselfish offloader, wings Ben Lam and Vince Aso don’t lack attacking chances. However the one to catch the eye against the Brumbies was 23-yearold Chase Tiatia who filled Jordie Barrett’s No 15 jersey and looks yet another Hurricanes excitement machine. Blessed with good footwork, Bay of Plenty utility back Tiatia is a strong, fast lad who attacks with confidence and flair. Certainly the once proud Chiefs will have cause to regret releasing him from their 2018 squad, especially after granting the much-improved Sunwolves their first away win in the competition, 30-15, in Hamilton with a shocking performance. It’s dismal reading for the Blues and Chiefs who are 13th and 14th on the 15-team table led once again by the Crusaders. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

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Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for a Science Technician who is required for 32.5 hours per week, term time only. In times of a heavy workload there may be some variation by negotiation. Reporting to the Head of Learning Science, the key responsibilities of the Science Technician are: • to provide preparation support to the Head of Learning and Science Teaching Staff; • assist in the management of science laboratory and resources; and • provide administrative and technical support to the Head of Learning and Science Teaching Staff. 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. 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. 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. For an application form and job description please visit our school website www.bdsc.school.nz Please submit cover letter, CV and application form (please download a copy for completion and submission from www.bdsc.school.nz), to t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz Applications close at midday on Monday, March 18, 2019.

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The best performance from a NZ No 12 in this year’s Super championship have come from Anton LienertBrown (Chiefs) and Ngane Laumape (Hurricanes). The one bright spot from an otherwise dismal Blues performance was the dynamic form of flankers Tom Robinson and Dalton Papalii with a sharp late Papalii try giving the Blues unexpected hope at the death. In contrast, the well-drilled champion Crusaders remain the only unbeaten team after three rounds. However they had to work hard to withstand the challenge of the muchimproved Reds who have narrowly lost their first two games under the coaching of former All Black hard man Brad Thorn. In the end the Crusaders scored four tries to the Reds’ two to clinch a 22-12 victory, with speedy 20-year-old fullback Will Jordan and powerful centre Jack Goodhue the backline stars. But for sheer brilliance there were none to match juggernaut secondfive Ngani Laumape and speedy hooker Dane Coles in the Hurricanes’ impressive 43-13 thrashing of the Brumbies in Palmerston North where home town lad Laumape scored a hat-trick of tries and Coles ended with a brace. A prolific try-scorer, the immensely strong Laumape is the most destructive midfield back in the country and thrives playing outside TJ Perenara

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KAYAKING/CANOEING

Thomas sets sights on Olympics ■ BY NICK KRAUSE

owick teenager Hannah Thomas is aiming for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The 17-year-old, who attends Howick College, was recently selected for the New Zealand canoe and kayak teams and has made Paris her goal. Thomas has just returned from the Australian Open where she finished (Kayak - Senior 66th; Junior 16th. Canoe - Senior 37th; Junior 5th) and the Oceania Championships finishing (Kayak - Senior 37th; Junior 4th; Oceania Junior champion. Canoe - Senior 25th, Junior 4th, Oceania Junior champion. Both events were held in Penrith NSW. Her step-Dad Shaun Pearce told the Times: “Both the events were incredibly well attended by European competition with more than 300 competitors which is the equivalent start line to a European World Cup event.” Thomas started paddling in the UK in 2014. She was talent spotted in her school when British Canoeing visited on a scouting day. “She was selected from more than a 1000 children in local schools close to the London 2012 venue,” said Pearce. In 2017 Hannah competed for

New Zealand rep Hannah Thomas is taking on the world.

Great Britain at the Junior Worlds & European Championships. “We then moved to New Zealand in January 2018. A rule change in the International Canoe Federation meant that Hannah was able to start competing for NZ immediately,” he said. “She competed in 1 Senior World Cup and the Junior Worlds in the Canoe class.” Getting to this level takes extreme dedication. So what drives her? “Hannah enjoys the challenge

that the white water offers and the team camaraderie,” said Pearce. “Training consists of around 11 training sessions per week (both on and off the water). This year will see her overseas for around 12 weeks so balancing being away and school is a delicate balance. Howick College is extremely supportive towards Hannah representing New Zealand.” Meanwhile, behind the scenes the family is in the process of obtaining permanent residency in New Zea-

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land so it can get citizenship in time to meet the IOC regulations for Paris Olympics 2024. There are a couple of other significant issues too. Hannah’s canoe was broken on the plane last month. That has hampered training and meant ordering another from Europe. “On our way home from Australia we arrived back into Auckland to find that Hannah’s canoe had been written-off whilst in the cargo hold,”

Pearce said. “We now have to order a new one (they are made in Slovakia) so there will be no chance to have it manufactured and shipped to New Zealand before we leave in early June. “We now have to figure out a solution so that she is able to train in her canoe for the season ahead.” A local boat builder is currently patching the damaged one up in order for her to be able to continue to train. “Fixing the boat will add significant weight but will have to do for training purposes in the meantime,” he said.Quite apart from the disappointment, it has also added to the massive costs involved. “We are also looking out for potential sponsors/partners to help Hannah compete in as many of the events as possible,” said Pearce. Her forthcoming competitions include the Junior World Championships in Poland in July; World Cups (June, August) in the UK, Slovakia, Slovenia, Germany, Czech Republic; World Championships in Spain and Tokyo 2020 test event. “We are really hoping to find support, no matter how large or small, as we are anticipating the season costing a significant amount.” ➤ Want to contribute? Email shaun.pearce19@googlemail.com

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