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Education

Cloak of honour for Pakuranga College principal Michael Williams, principal of Pakuranga College, was pleasantly surprised by a special gift he recently received of a beautiful korowai by the family of Cark Taka. A korowai is a Maori cloak, a symbol of prestige and honour. He proudly wore it for the Year 9 powhiri last week. Cark is a student of Pakuranga College who received the Te Ramaroa Maori Leadership Award for Senior Male Maori Student in 2018. The korowai was designed and made by Carl’s mother Shirley Chapman and the design incorporates the school emblem and the kapa haka uniform. Carl gathered the feathers himself from a farm in Maromaku. The family also gifted a carved ceremonial staff to the school and this was used by the Head of Maori Department Heemi Gilbert for his address at the powhiri. It was made by Carl’s father who also carved the plaque that currently sits above the doorway to the hall. As the traditional garment has to be stored out of sunlight, the college is planning to have the korowai professionally photographed and framed with some information about the design and the donors. Shirley says: “Please accept this koha from the Taka family to Pakuranga College for the support and care shown to Carl Taka over the last five years. “This kakahu is of contemporary

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design, made using traditional methods. The tariko reflects the college’s kapa haka uniforms, with the school emblem incorporated in the upper centre tariko. The materials used are mop roll, bamboo cotton, wool, turkey feathers and peacock feathers harvested by Carl from Maromaku.”

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For the love of bugs ■■By Farida Master

e didn’t just open a can of worms, but a bag full of insect specimens, invertebrates and menacing traps. Bug man Ruud Kleinpaste recently opened up a big bag of creepy crawlies at a teacher’s-only day at Owairoa Primary School. The former host of TV series Buggin’ with Ruud on Animal Planet had flown in from Christchurch to orient the teachers on being ecological detectives. Learning from nature is what we need to do if we want to rediscover the peace manual for planet earth said the self-confessed nature nerd. He encouraged teachers to work with children to build a database of bugs, plants, skulls, poos and insects saying there is a big disconnect. He stressed the importance of connecting kids with nature in the age of texting. “We are losing 150 species on the planet every day,” he said of the silence of the bugs. Use prisoners to create some excitement he suggested. “Put daddy long-legs spider with a while tail spider and see who wins. It’s like a Gladiator game.” Ruud shared some interesting fun facts as he spoke of robots on Mars being modelled on cockroaches. “It’s all about bio-mimicry. While the human species has been on this earth only for 150,000 years, the evolution of the earth has been for millions of years. Organisms are spectacular. The leggy pests are being used as models for futuristic explorers on Mars,” said the passion-

Ruud Kleinpaste with a Kauri snail at Owairoa Primary School.

ate entomologist. “We got to teach children about ecosystems and food chains where everyone eats someone else. Dung removal is the most important work on the planet but not many know that dung is big resource. It’s a protein-rich nitrogen source that organisms feed on. Insects live in a no-waste society. Everything is used or recycled by another creature.” Talking of restoration and conservation projects that schools should work on, he encouraged teachers to talk to children about farming and its history. “Maori trained seagulls to get the caterpillars off their crops. There was so much wisdom in that. “Also, do you know that it is really

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tough to cut open a silkworm’s cocoon but in ancient China, an emperor’s wife was having tea in the garden and had a silk cocoon accidently drop in her tea cup. She discovered that due to the heat of the drink it started to unfold yard by yard. That’s how they started dropping cocoons in hot water to open up,” he said. Ruud who has been talking to a group of schools in east Auckland suggested that teachers and students outline a patch in the school and try and identify different organisms and pollinators that visit the school grounds—thus creating strong connections between nature and children.

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‘Our blissful family...was unprepared for such a tragedy’ The wife of the man who died in a fatal pile-up at a Botany intersection has sent a heartfelt thank you to those who donated money to the family. Hua Yang said she and her family were completely unprepared for the tragedy of losing her husband, Zhengwen Alan Hu on January 28, Auckland Anniversary weekend. Hu, 50, died when his car was struck by another vehicle while stopped at the traffic lights at the intersection of Ti Rakau Drive and Botany road. Hu was stationery behind two

larger vehicles when he was rearended by a fourth vehicle. He left behind his wife, Yang and two young daughters. Yang says those who donated money to a givealittle page following her husband’s tragic death are “the angels in [their] life”. Dr Jacky Lam, who was first on the scene of the crash, set up the givealittle page for the family to help cover Hu’s funeral costs and relieve the financial burden of losing his income. More than $160,000 was donated by 3618 generous donors. “Thank you everyone for all the

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hildren’s musical theatre is a powerful art form that can transform children’s lives - and who should know that better than Susanne Dell and Lynette Leggett who have practically devoted their lives to helping children bring out the creative best in them on and off stage. Sitting in their new spacious studio at 90 Springs Road, East Tamaki with ample space for dance, rehearsals, costumes and a grand piano, the women have been helping children and adults learn theatre craft. They are visibly excited about the new premises of the Children’s Musical Theatre Studio. “Though our home is Howick, and we’ve been operating from there for the last five years, we used to do only one production a year. Now that we’ve moved to East Tamaki which is quite a good hub, we will be working on four major productions a year.” Proudly pointing to the dance floor, frosted windows and the grand signage outside, Sue - a trained dancer who started teaching tap dancing when she was only 13 - says she has worked in theatre for more years than she can remember.

Passionate about theatre, Susanne Dell (left) and Lynette Leggett; right, students of Children’s Musical Theatre Studio perform Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr, in 2018. Times photo Wayne Martin/Photo supplied

Lynette is a talented primary school music teacher with many years of musical direction and stage management who has returned from a sabbatical overseas in Mexico. Together they take immense pride in instilling confidence in children and seeing the magical transformation in them as they take the curtain call. “We make sure that in all our productions everyone has a chance to shine,” they say. Currently they are auditioning for the cast of upcoming productions, The Addams Family for 13-16-year-

olds, and the all-time favourite Disney’s High School Musical Jr., for 8-12-year-olds. With a cast of 20 for The Addams Family and 60 for Disney’s High School Musical Jr, they say that every child deserves to have an opportunity. “It gives us such a buzz to know that children develop singing, dancing and acting skills while making new friends and having fun on stage.” Making sure that they start discovering the love for the performing arts from a very early age, the Dots for Tots class (from three months to four-

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A beloved local artist may be shutting down his studio for good, but budding artists won’t have to go far for his expertise. Life is an artistic circle for Tony Clarke who is moving his classes back to Uxbridge Art and Culture Centre, where he first began his teaching career 19 years ago. For the last 16 years he has worked out of his studio in Pakuranga, spending hours teaching hundreds of students and staging numerous student exhibitions. You’ll be able to check out his classes at an open day at Uxbridge on Friday February 15. Tony will be there painting and is looking forward to meeting art lovers and painters alike. Tony teaches his students techniques to achieve the results they are looking for regardless of the genre and medium in which they choose to work. Many hobby artists have been able to take their art to a new level under his guidance. “A lot of people have been able to sell their work and many have won prizes in competitions,” he says. From February 21 his classes will be on at Uxbridge every Thursday and Friday. He hopes the friendly spirit and sense of community experienced at Ben Lomond Crescent will continue at Uxbridge. Retired engineer and new student Ron Tucker says, “Tony has taught me a method with clearly defined steps that produce the fine detail that I was looking for in an art class. The friendly small group classes provide individual tuition in an enjoyable atmosphere”. Tony will also run specific workshops at Uxbridge during term breaks. ➤ The open day will be in Studio 2 at Uxbridge from 10am to 3pm.

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[Left] Father and son cover some kilometres; [above] Daniel Bayly explores the Jamal Amund region. Photos supplied

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owick Sailing Club has a long history of sailing tuition, and that legacy is set to continue with the launch of the club’s new fleet of Learn to Sail boats. With the generous support of Howick Local Board, The Auckland Maritime Foundation, The Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate, NZCT and New Zealand Racing Board, the club has purchased eight new Optimist dinghies. The new boats replace Howick’s old fleet of Optimist dinghies which have seen more than 20 years of service. The old fleet has been used to teach thousands of children to sail through the club’s Learn-to-Sail programme and Waterwise programmes. The new boats have been sponsored by Hella Marine, Denham Bradwell lawyers and Howick Village Optometrists and can be seen off Howick beach most days during the summer months. Additional boat sponsorship packages are available to interested local businesses. Marc Frewin, Howick Sailing Club Commodore, said: ‘We’re thrilled to be able to continue the tradition of great sailing tuition at

The new boats have been sponsored by Hella Marine, Denham Bradwell lawyers and Howick Village Optometrists. Photo supplied

Howick Sailing Club and the new boats are a wonderful addition to the club. “We’re hugely grateful to our sponsors and we look forward to teaching another generation of Kiwi sailors how to enjoy the

water safely.” ➤➤If you would like to know more about Howick Sailing Club Learn to Sail Programmes then please get in touch with marc.frewin@ howicksailingclub.co.nz

With five productions lined up for the year, Howick Little Theatre’s 2019 opening offering is California Suite, written in 1976 by the prolific American playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon. It comprises a set of four stories, all set in Suites 203-04 of The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. The opening playlet, Visitor from New York, is about a divorced Manhattan couple who meet up to discuss their teenaged daughter who has left her mother to live with her successful screenwriter father in LA. The bickering couple are forced to decide what living arrangements are best for their girl. In the second, Visitors from Philadelphia, a Jewish husband awakens to discover a drunken prostitute in his bed. With his wife en route to join him in LA, he’s faced with the dilemma of hiding all traces of his uncharacteristic indiscretion. The Visitors from London features a first-time Academy Award nominee English actress Diana Nichol and her husband, Sidney. She is in deep denial about the true nature of her marriage of convenience, and while preparing for her moment in the spotlight, her mood fluctuates between hope, panic and despair. And finally, in Visitors from Chicago, while two affluent best-friend couples are on a much-needed vacation, an injury to one of them during a mixed doubles tennis match compromises their friendship. This creates an entertaining ending

Cast of California Suite take a break between rehearsals. Photo supplied

to a quartet of almost-farcical comedies. Director Mary Gray has assembled a brilliant cast of both new and experienced performers to kick off yet another splendid season of plays at your community theatre. ➤➤Season: Feb 23 to March 16, 8pm. ➤➤Matinees: Feb 24 and March 1, 2pm ➤➤Bookings: www.iticket.co.nz/ events/2019/mar/california-suite ➤➤Phone: 09- 361 1000.

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t’s time to dig out your running gear and swap your dress shoes for sneakers because the Waipuna Conference Suites Highbrook Fun Run and Walk is back.

Last year, more than 480 people took to the park for the annual event which is organised by the Highbrook Rotary Club. With a choice of distances available for both individuals and teams, there’s something for everyone. There is now an added 1km walk option for those who would like to participate but can’t manage the bigger distances. Entrants can choose to go it alone or in teams of four in a 5km walk, 5km run or 10km run on a stunning course beginning in Highbrook Park which is located at the end of Pukekiwiriki Place, off Kerwyn Avenue. The event, now in its sixth year, draws hundreds of people from the surrounding businesses every year as they vie to claim the title of 2019 champion – all the while raising funds for a good cause. While it’s aimed at businesses in the area, not working in Highbrook isn’t

a valid excuse. The event is open to everyone with entries just $20 per person. All proceeds from the event are donated to charities, with the majority of funds going towards a portable ultrasound machine for Middlemore Hospital’s maternity unit. Last year’s event raised a whopping $22,000 through participants and sponsors, with a range of charities benefiting. Held straight after work, the Fun Run and Walk is a great alternative to those standard after-work drinks – in fact, why not do both? After the exercise is done, hang around and recover with your team over a couple of drinks and a BBQ while enjoying the live entertainment on offer. Rally up your office team and head to www.highbrookrotary.org.nz to register and for more details. The Waipuna Conference Suites Highbrook Fun Run and Walk will be held on Wednesday, February 20th at 5:45pm sharp. Teams must be ready to go by 5:30pm.

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“The message is that the Auckland East region now has one of New Zealand’s most established investment advice firms close to home coupled with advisers that have a long term plan to provide the highest quality of advice and service available anywhere.” equity, fixed interest and investment strategy research for clients. The opening of the office in Botany is part of Forsyth Barr’s ongoing growth and, most particularly, Forsyth Barr’s commitment to providing clients with quality investment advice, on the ground in the local communities the company serves. David has worked in the Botany/ Howick area for almost a dozen years and has almost 20 years of

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worthy craft for family and neighbourhood enjoyment. This fellowship still flourishes and has rubbed off through the generations of many sailors who sail from Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Fast forward 70 years and the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club provide a diverse range of boating and social interests. The club has its own marina and haul out facilities with a hardstand enabling members to perform maintenance on their own vessels.

Members enjoy a full calendar of boating and social events, including cruising to various destinations in the Hauraki Gulf. The social activities include the famous brunch on the Spit, where the top half of the dress is formal to go with casual down below, trivia nights, play money casino nights, Halloween and Christmas parties for the kids, a club picnic for all. “We continue to foster the young and old through our Sailing Academy where ‘Learn to Sail’ courses are

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Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? `Grease’ will be screened on Feb 22, Barry Curtis Park. Family activities from 6.20pm. Movie starts at sunset (sunset at approximately 8.25pm). Movie run time 1 hour 51 mins. This event is brought to you by the Howick Local Board. Bring along a picnic, order dinner online or grab a bite from one of our food stalls.

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Lunar New Year celebration You are invited to The Year of the Pig celebrations at Botany Library. Come and join us to celebrate Lunar New year with Auckland Jiangnan Chinese Orchestra, Love Dance Troup and Botany Library and community choir. On February 17 at 1pm, Venue: Botany Library, Showcase Room.

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Howick RSA Women’s Section

The Howick Philatelic Society holds its first 2019 monthly meeting on Thursday February 21, at St Andrews Church Hall, Vincent St. Howick. Arrive at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Talks on Ambury Shield Entries, Swap boxes, & local One Page display competition. Wealth of knowledge for new and experienced stamp collectors. All welcome. Phone Raymond on 09 272 2424 for more details.

Line dancing

M & C’s line dancing classes are held every Tuesday night at the Howick RSA, Wellington St, downstairs. A Back to Basics class starts from 6.30pm to 7pm followed by existing class 7pm to 8.15pm. Entry $5. Learn to line dance, have fun, great for all ages, aids mental and physical fitness. To enquire contact Merylin Ph: 5763344 or Catherine Mob: 0212137389.

Come make friends

Seniors Friendship Club meets at Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, Devon Rd on the first and third Friday from 12.45-3pm of each month. For entertainment, music and bingo. Tea and biscuits served. Come and make friends. Price $4. Phone Owen at 5334390.

English classes

English conversations classes at Trinity Methodist Church will recommence on Thursday February 21 at 10am. Please contact Dene on 09 534 8416 for more information.

Two blown ink arts

Come and celebrate 2019 Lunar New Year with simple and eyecatching art. Using only ink, straws, paper and water colour, this is a fun way for you to create a dynamic and captivating piece of art. Date : February 11 at 11am, Showcase Room.

Early Bird Registration The Waipuna Conference Suites Highbrook Fun Run and Walk is only three weeks away! Date Wednesday Feb 20. Start time 5.30pm for 5.45pm start. The event is organised by Rotary Club of Highbrook. You can participate as an individual, team or an organisation for the 5km walk, 5km run, 10km run.

Op Shop

Shop all menswear and household linen for 50 per cent off at the St Columba Op Shop starting Wednesday February 20. Great bargains. 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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Open letter from Jami-Lee Ross Member of Parliament for Botany

Jami-Lee Ross – Still Working for Botany

This week Parliament started again for 2019. It’s timely to write to you in the Botany Electorate about issues on the horizon, and some of the work I am doing on your behalf as your local MP.

addressed, and much needed operations for children and seniors being approved. My office at 309 Botany Road is open and staffed, and we are still available to help local people during normal business hours. I am also personally accessible and you are welcome to call me on 02 BOTANYMP. No issue or question is too big or small to discuss.

crime rates. Worst of all, a generation of young people are now priced out of the housing market because we did not reform the RMA to open up more land for housing. The city council that we established still puts too much expensive red tape in the way of development and doesn’t control costs.

Firstly though, some personal and health related matters became a distraction near the end of last year. I was unable to work as effectively for you during that time. I have dealt with those issues and am back working full time. I will continue working each day to prove to you that I am still the same strong local voice you have known, working for Botany and representing you in Parliament.

Priorities for Botany

■ Housing affordability

As your independent voice for Botany, I can speak up on these issues now instead of being forced to toe a party line. I have stood up to Mayors, CEOs and Ministers in the past, on behalf of my constituents. That same fight and passion has not left, and I will continue to use it on our community’s behalf.

Working for Botany

■ Better transport links

My contract is with you

A decade and a half ago when I was first elected to public office here in Howick, I became known for being a loud and unwavering advocate on local issues. I have been proud to be involved in achieving wins and fighting for local people. This is what still drives me to get up each morning.

■ Strengthened law & order

My contract is with you as local constituents first and foremost, and should always trump any political party matters. I ask for the opportunity to prove my value to this local community again through the hard yards of being Botany’s voice and representative. I will front up to any group, large or small, to discuss local or national issues of the day, no matter how contentious.

As your MP I will be focussed on issues involving:

■ Cost of living ■ Mental health improvements

Turning words into action

As your elected representative I have been involved in issues like developing the Meadowlands Multisport Facility, funding the Star of the Sea building restoration, planning Barry Curtis Park and the Ormiston Town Centre developments, and pushing for the Eastern Busway, now under construction. Along with others in the community, these are the types of issues that first drew me to public service, and still motivate me to continue representing Botany today.

We are reaching the half way point of this term of government. Housing affordability, the need for more public transport and better roads, and the cost of living all still need addressing. The current government is saying all the right things, but little will change until we see words turn into action. We need more houses being built, we need to see transport investments start to pay dividends, and we cannot sit back silently while working parties propose new taxes or put new costs on New Zealanders.

Over the years my Electorate Office has also helped and supported thousands of constituents. Seeing a person’s life improve or change after we have been able to help is the most satisfying part of any MPs job. I have seen families reunited, urgent housing needs

As a now former-National Party MP, I also feel an obligation to be more up front about the areas where the previous government did not get things right. We didn’t get the likes of immigration under control and we did not give Police enough resourcing to stop the growth in

I will continue working for Botany and use the knowledge and experience I have to help solve local issues for our community. Please judge me on a 15 year track record of work, past and present, not on a month where personal and health related matters became a distraction. I’m looking forward to continue seeing you in the community and on your door steps, working for Botany with the same conviction and energy as I have done over the past fifteen years.

Contact Jami-Lee anytime 309 Botany Road, Botany PO Box 230 109, Botany 2163 O (09) 271 3255 M 02 BOTANY MP - 022 682 6967 E BotanyMP@parliament.govt.nz www.facebook.com/jamileeross @jamileeross

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Early learning centre at Mission Heights celebrates Chinese New Year T

he sound of beating drums filled the air at KiNZ Care and Early Learning Centre at Mission Heights as children, teachers, parents, families and specials guests gathered to celebrate Chinese New Year. The children had created beautiful craft work, sang songs and participated in the dragon dance to wish everyone good luck and prosperity. The dragon head was made with the help of the children from everyday material to showcase the centre’s sustainable practices. Staff from the Auckland Kindergarten Association Executive Leadership team joined in the celebration. The Chinese Community Group from Highland Park enchanted everyone with their bright traditional and colourful outfits and synchronised dancing movements. Children and families were tempted to join in the graceful dance. No function in an early learning centre is complete without food and everyone enjoyed an array of tasty treats which showcased the diversity of Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland. “At KiNZ Mission Heights every child’s culture and identity is celebrated which promotes children’s self-esteem and sets them up for a journey of lifelong learning on a positive note,” says centre manager Sangeeta Lal. Four-year-old Athaleyah Vaipulu summed the day by claiming that she really enjoyed watching the graceful dance movements while four year old Xuanpai Hong said he loved the food. Young Yaj Maharaj was inspired by the dragon dance and went home and made his own dragon head with the help of his family.

Top left: Staff from Auckland Kindergarten Association join in the celebrations; Children at KiNZ Mission Heights enjoy the performances by a Chinese Community group. Times photos Wayne Martin

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he latest Property Institute/ Valocity Regional Insights Report shows that the Auckland housing market continues to soften, while all the other major centres are either stable or experiencing price increases. Nationally, the data shows a nationwide increase in median house prices year-on-year of 0.2 per cent, with a large 19.7 per cent drop in the number of properties being sold. The figures show a median sales price nationally of $530,000. Dunedin was the stand-out performer in terms of price gains, with a 12.9 per cent increase on median sales prices, followed by Wellington (+9.3%) Hawkes Bay (+7.8%) and Manawatu (+5.6%). Auckland was the only centre

covered in the report that went negative, with a median sales price decrease of 5.1 per cent year-on-year.

Who is buying?

Nationwide, while the there is still an upward trend of new mortgage registrations to first home buyers, there is now evidence of a consistent increase in the number of people refinancing, with refinancers having the strongest upward trend compared to all registration types in the month of November. When you look in to the certain regions across New Zealand, this is amplified.

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Record building consents show strong progress says Minister New statistics continue to show building consents for new dwellings at record-breaking levels, says Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa. The number of building consents for new dwellings in 2018 reached 32,996 – of these 21,125 were stand-alone homes, 3551 were apartments, 1829 were retirement village units and 6491 were town houses or home units. Government-related building consents reached 1999, the highest number since 1978. “Building consents for new dwellings have reached a 14-year high in the year ending December 2018 showing we are making significant progress as we get on with the job of building the houses New Zealanders need,”

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says Salesa. “We are still ramping up, and more is needed, but the figures show we’re on the right track. There is still a huge shortfall of housing but we are working with the sector to ensure our building

systems support the growth we need.” In July 2018, the National Construction Pipeline Report showed a slower but longer construction forecast. For the first time since its inception, the report did not forecast a boom followed by a bust. Instead, residential building value is expected to hold steady over the next six years, before increasing to a high of $26.6 billion in 2023. The report shows building consents for new dwellings will increase year-on-year to a high of 43,100 in 2023. “The continued rise in building consents will bring more certainty to the construction sector and further confidence in the Government’s comprehensive housing plan,” says Salesa.

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t’s been a huge week for Howick with the premier reserve men and premier women both playing in Auckland finals following the premier men’s victory the previous week. The Marie Raos Premier Reserve Men met Takapuna at Lloyd Elsmore on Waitangi Day and emerged narrow winners, despite appearing to be behind the eight ball for most of the match. No question this match kept a sizable crowd on the edge of its seats for the whole match. Put into bat on a greenish wicket, Howick’s batsmen found batting difficult and lost a wicket in the first over. However Captain Sam Borland and Keiren Mackenzie steered the team into a sound position with a 65-run second wicket stand before Borland was dismissed for 43. MacKenzie and Cam Neal kept the run rate moving with a 40 run partnership and Josh McGregor continued to steady the innings with 30 but after Mackenzie was dismissed for 43 there was a mid-order collapse until Mike Rose came to wicket to partner McGregor, scoring an accomplished 36. However once these two were sent back to the pavilion, the last three wickets fell in two overs and Howick’s 173 really did not look enough to stop a strong Takapuna side.

Michael Greenwood made an immediate breakthrough when Takapuna only had 9 on the board. However life got a lot more difficult after that as Takapuna’s batsmen started to work their way towards a winning score. However after Takapuna had reached 70/1 and really looked to be cruising, the local bowlers started to tighten their lines and pressure the batsmen. Mackenzie took two wickets quickly and this was followed up by a fiery spell from pace man Taine Jolley who took a wicket with his second ball and finished with 2/24. But the star of the show was Rowan Naude with his naggingly accurate off spinners. He took 4/17 in a 7.3 over spell including the final wicket when Takapuna’s last pair put on 37 runs. They came together at 98/9 and just played sensible cricket on a pitch which had settled down and as the runs came, so did the tension build. Finally Naude completed his day taking the final wicket and Howick had won its second championship of the week. Howick Pakuranga Premier Women played their final in the Pearl Dawson T20 competition at Colin Maiden. First they had to overcome a very strong Cornwall side in the semi-final which they managed to do by a narrow margin. Howick batted first scoring 120/6 in its 20 overs. Rewa Arora 21. Radhika Patel

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they only managed nine runs for each over and fell an agonizing 10 runs short. Tasha Van Tillburg made her second score of the day with 42 with support coming Rewa Arora 16, Lucy Western 17 and Skye Bowden 12. Howick’s Premier Women had every reason to be proud of their effort for the day and the improvement over the season has been nothing short of sensational. UniWaitak certainly knew they’d been in a match. The Marie Raos Premier Men were away to Parnell at Shore Rd and finished the day in a reasonable position. Parnell batted first and never really settled down again the Howick Bowling attack. Parnell were bowled out for 178 in 67.5 overs which shows how hard it was to score. Danru Ferns had a long bowling spell taking 4/57 off 17 and Matt McEwan took 3/53 off 19 overs. Taine Jolley returned parsimonious figures with 1/23 off 11 in his return to the side and left-armer Mike Rose took 1/14 off 11. Howick’s reply was steady with Daniel Young in on 34, having just been joined by Andrew Morrison who is on 11 and the score stood at 55/1 at stumps. Looking at the position of the other three leading teams in the Premier grade, both teams will need to be looking at an outright win next week.

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he Akarana Timbers Pakuranga United 7s team came up just short in recapturing the Middlesex Cup for a second time on the weekend, losing a very tight and tense final 14-28 to Norths from Wellington. Pakuranga went into the tournament having not played 7s since before Christmas but there were no signs of any rust as the team steam rolled through day one with victories over 2018 finalists Napier Old Boys Marist 24-12, 31-17 over Awanui and 24-17 against Feilding. “At the end of day one I thought we were one of the top three teams on display and as long as we stayed healthy and maintained our standards, I thought we would go close to making it to the final,” said head coach Mark Dickison. Day two saw those standards asked for by Coach Dickison immediately on display as Whangarei Old Boys Marist were dispatched 36-10 in one of the team’s best displays of the 7s season. This meant a semifinal against two-times defending champions and tournament hosts Eden. Pakuranga got off to a quick start scoring three quick tries in the first half to race out to a 15-nil early. Eden, however, are made of stern

Pakuranga come together in their 2019 Middlesex 7s final for a team talk.

stuff and came racing back into the match with three tries of their own both sides of half time, converting one to lead 17-15 with time nearly up on the clock. Coach Dickison played a master stroke bringing on veteran 7s player Aula Silipa to mastermind an attacking raid that swept the length of the field finally finished

off by Tika Lelenga in front of some very excited PURC supporters to claim a 22-17 victory and a place in the Middlesex Cup final for only the second time in the club’s history. Pakuranga started the final the way they had played the two days, immediately putting pressure on Norths to score quickly under the

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posts to take an early lead 7-nil. However the Norths side struck back with two converted tries of their own to lead 14-7 at the half. After the half Norths again came out firing quickly racing to a game winning 28-7 lead with another two tries both expertly converted from the touchline. Pakuranga though came back in

the final moments scoring one and just being denied another try to finish runner up in the event. “Whilst disappointed, I am immensely proud of the boys for giving it everything that had over the two days, a little bit of luck and the bounce of the ball going our way and the result could have been different. For Pakuranga United Michaile Van Wyk was named the Akarana Timbers PURC player of the tournament for his fantastic play across the two days by Coach Dickison. “Michaile played brilliantly but also is such a pleasure to coach as he takes what we teach him onto the field and puts it into action, I can’t wait to see what he can achieve at the club in 2019.” The team would not have made it as far as it did in 2019 without the fantastic support of naming rights sponsor Akarana Timbers and support sponsors Howick Liquorland, PIC Insurance Brokers and Access Solutions. Focus now turns to the 15s game with pre-season training taking place Monday and Wednesday nights for the boys and Tuesday nights for the girls both at 6.30pm. All past, present and new players welcome.

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