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The temporary westbound T2/Bus Lane is expected to be in place between Highland Park and Ti Rakau through the construction period of two years. It is part of a wider traffic management plan for the construction period which includes a ‘Park and Ride’ service from Lloyd Elsmore Leisure Centre and express bus services to Panmure Station.

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AT plans to implement a T2/Bus lane from 6am to 10am along Pakuranga Road throughout construction of AMETI Eastern Busway. Local officials say there should be public consultation before making the decision.

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traffic monitoring over the last 12 months. “The outcome of this analysis and expert opinion and adoption of international best practice shows that a T2 lane, park and ride and express bus services will offer users of this service and general traffic that does not use the service with better journey times through the construction zone than they would if we didn’t make any changes. The temporary traffic management options that we have chosen are about minimising the impact of construction as much as

possible by providing more travel choice for those that can avoid being a solo driver through the construction site but some disruption will still be expected.”

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public transport and ride sharing, which will reduce the number of cars during construction of the AMETI Eastern Busway, Pakuranga Road is one of the busiest roads in the country carrying approximately 50,000 vehicles per day. More thought is required prior to making such a dramatic change to this road,” Brown says.

He says transit lanes should ideally be built in addition to existing infrastructure rather than taking lanes away from motorists.

“Traffic turning off Pakuranga Road and onto major arterial routes such as Gossamer Drive, Cascades Road, and Ti Rakau Drive will have to compete with traffic driving along Pakuranga Road on the T2/Bus Lane, potentially causing major inconvenience due to competing traffic flows. With AMETI expected to take upwards of seven years to complete, we know that these changes will be anything but ‘interim’. AT should abandon this top-down approach and consult with the communities affected by these proposals.”

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Ross to return to politics More CCTV cameras will go up in Howick.

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More CCTV for Howick Village Village retailers have won the fight to get more CCTV cameras in Howick Village.

Howick Local Board has recently granted the Howick Village Business Association (HVBA) funding for the upgrade and installation of new CCTV cameras in Howick Village HVBA had made previous funding requests in 2016 and 2017 but were unsuccessful.

There have been several criminal incidents in the village which prompted the funding requests including an incident last January where an employee at the Apothecary was grabbed by a man armed with a sharp object.

HVBA, local businesses and NZ Police all recognised the urgent need for increased and technologically upgraded CCTV surveillance in the village.

HBVA manager Jane Newbury says the community can feel confident that they are providing a safe and more secure environment to work and visit.

“The new equipment provides additional footpath, road and automated number plate recognition cameras to cover all’ hot spots’ in the village,” she says.

“This equipment will ensure HVBA are able to assist NZ Police with crucial footage when required for their investigation processes. The aim is to reduce/eliminate criminal and anti-social behaviour in the village.”

Howick Local Board is funding a large portion of the costs.

The new equipment has already provided clear and crucial information for a traffic incident in a HVBA car park on January 11.

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enegade Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross will return to politics next month.

Ross has opened up about his state of mind which saw him sectioned into a mental health facility, triggered, he said, by a text message from a female MP with whom he’d had an affair saying he deserved to die.

It was only the thought of his children which pulled him through, he said.

Police are investigating that text, deemed unlawful under NZ law.

He has promised that on his return to Parliament he will behave. “People can expect I’m not going to be there to throw bombs, I’m not going to be there to conduct any vendetta.”He will return as an independent MP after expulsion from the National Party with whom he had a cataclysmic fallout.

Ross yesterday released a lengthy and very frank treatise on the last couple of months of political and personal turmoil which have dominated his life and the media.

Here is an excerpt from Ross’s Facebook page:

Leaving bitterness and hatred behind

“The last time I actively took part in public debate, over three months ago, I found myself at the apex of a mental health crisis that became a life and death situation. My absence from Parliament and the media since

Jami-Lee Ross is now an independent.

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then has understandably raised questions. I hope to now answer some of them.

“I’ve been to hell and back.

I almost lost everything, including my own life. I just can’t be driven by hatred anymore, or the pursuit of getting even with Simon Bridges, Paula Bennett or anyone else in the National Party. “Life is too short for that. My time and energy needs to be focussed on doing everything I can for my family, my constituents and my country.

“If I could go back in time, my biggest wish is that I could have spared [wife] Lucy from this painful experience. She never deserved any of this, and politics is always harder on those loved ones in the background, than on the MPs themselves.

“I can’t spare Lucy that pain or take back any hurt I have caused. But what I can do is dedicate myself for however long I have left in public life to making those around me proud

of the good work that I can, and will, do.

“My plea to the 70,000 people living in my electorate is that I hope they are willing to judge me on the decade and a half I have spent serving Botany and the wider Howick area, and not that one challenging and confusing month where things fell apart for a while.

“I am still the same person that has always worked hard for them, that has never been afraid to speak up for them, or knock

on their door and front up to them face to face. The only difference is that my life has been laid bare for all to see now, and I happen to be a flawed human being.

“Last year showed me that I need to be a better husband, I need to be a better boss, and I needed to be honest with myself about my own mental health struggles a lot earlier. I have been working really hard on these things in the past few months.”

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NEW YEAR HONOURS

Bus, train and ferry fares are changing

Recognition for football Long-serving Saint Kentigern College staff member Malcolm Cowie was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for Services to football in the recent New Year Honours.

Arriving from Scotland, Cowie joined in 1988 as a physical education teacher.

In the same year, he joined the New Zealand Secondary Schools Football Association (NZSSFA) executive committee, later becoming chairman, a role he held for 18 years until 2013, before being made an honorary patron.

In 2003, under his leadership, the NZSSFA was accepted as a member of the European-based FAIB (Football Associations of International Boards) which represents 20 international football bodies. As well as New Zealand, Canada is the only other body represented by the FAIB outside of Europe.

During his tenure, Cowie has overseen the significant growth of the national school football tournaments, including the Malcolm Cowie Cup, featuring more than 150 schools annually. He has been instrumental in developing NZSS Football representative programmes at Under 15 and Under 19 levels,

including opening opportunities for international tours to Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe, Korea, China, Malaysia and Thailand.

Cowie has coached football at the college for 29 years. He coestablished the West Ham Oceania Academy National Camp in New Zealand in 2015, wherein coaches from London oversee a camp held at Saint Kentigern College twice a year and select the best players to attend the West Ham Academy for a week.

He was also a selector and voluntary coach for the Auckland Football Association for many years.

Alongside his teaching, he was also Housemaster at Bruce House for many years. Since his retirement from teaching, he is still a familiar presence as a relief teacher and is the college liaison for the Old Collegians.

He will receive his medal at a special ceremony held in May. ➤ The Times named five recipients of New Year Honours last week – Barbara Kendall, Paul Spiller, Colleen Grayling, Salamina Kaliatama Leolahi and Ross Richards.

Cowie was not picked up as he resides in Mt Wellington.

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us, train and ferry fares will be changing from February 10.

By law, Auckland Transport (AT) reviews fares each year to ensure they keep pace with operating costs and so that the correct portion of costs is recovered from passenger fares.

As part of the work on the annual fare review for 2019, AT has also been looking at how it can support the shift from travel in cars to travel on public transport and active modes.

AT chief executive Shane Ellison says, “We would like to have been in position to not increase fares in 2019. Over the past three months we have been exploring means of funding any cost gap that could be created by not increasing fares.

“Public transport is paid for through passenger fares and subsidies from Auckland Council and NZ Transport Agency.

“Unfortunately, a small fare increase is needed as any additional revenue generated by new growth resulting from holding fares at current levels is insufficient to meet the costs of providing public transport services without further funding being available.

“We see fares as an important

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ingredient to getting more people out of cars and into public transport and so we will continue to look at ways we can further reduce the real cost of public transport for our customers in the coming years.”

Last year new bus networks have been rolled out in the central suburbs and the North Shore, more than 500,000 Aucklanders now live within 500 metres of a frequent service, which runs at least every 15 minutes, all day, every day.

In addition, AT introduced more rail services on weekends, and it also put on more capacity on some ferry services to destinations such as Hobsonville.

“Operating a public transport system in a growing city like Auckland means that the costs do increase as we put on more services,” says Elli-

son.

“It’s a balance for AT to provide an extensive public transport system that has enough capacity for a growing city, but we also know that cost is a major factor in how people travel, so we’ve found efficiencies in order to keep the fare increase at an average of 1.9 per cent.

“This is well below the inflationary pressures associated with providing public transport.”

In the year to the end of November, 95.6 million trips were taken on public transport in Auckland, an increase of 5.2 per cent on the year before. ➤ More information can be found here – at.govt.nz/about-us/ news-events/changes-to-publictransport-fares-from-sunday-10february/

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Illegal dumping fines surge Infringement fines for illegal dumping have soared in Auckland, doubling from 90 to 186 in the past 12 months, thanks to the $200,000 crackdown announced by Mayor Phil Goff last year.

The additional funding established a reporting hotline 0800 NO DUMP, increased enforcement staff and doubled the number of surveillance cameras in hotspot areas.The Mayor welcomed the increase in fines, saying that it sent a strong message to illegal dumpers.“Auckland is blessed with a beautiful environment that should be cherished, not trashed by a small minority of people too lazy or irresponsible to dispose of their

rubbish properly,” he said.

With the new 0800 NO DUMP number, more Aucklanders are reporting illegal dumping, and some have been able to provide evidence to Council officers to identify offenders.“It’s great to see Aucklanders taking a proactive interest in reporting illegal dumping. Their vigilance, combined with additional resources to detect and identify dumpers, means we can hold offenders to account,” said Goff.

“Alongside the increase in fines, Council is prosecuting the worst offenders, especially commercial operators caught dumping refuse into the environment.”

In November a recidivist commercial dumper was identified in south Auckland. The offender was fined $3500 plus costs for dumping concrete and soil on three separate occasions in Mangere.

“Council is cracking down because like most Aucklanders we’re sick and tired of a few irresponsible individuals blighting our landscape and harming our ecosystems,” said Goff.

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Private Bill considered in bid to protect Stockade Hill: MP Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown will investigate whether Howick residents might be able to put a Private Bill before Parliament to protect the “iconic and historic views” from Stockade Hill.

“I have been approached by a large number of constituents in the Howick and Pakuranga communities requesting support to protect the iconic views from Stockade Hill and will be looking into whether Parliament could provide an avenue to protect these views,” he says.

“The Howick Community has been fighting for years to have Stockade Hill recognised for its history and also for the vital role it plays in our community. This fight goes back to the 1990s when Crawford Reserve was bought by Manukau City Council to preserve the view.

“Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan then allowed for 12m high developments to be built on the entire perimeter of the hill, potentially blocking views in every direction from the hill.”

“After relentless advocacy by the local community, Auckland Council subsequently supported Plan Change 3 which reduced maximum allowable building heights looking towards the sea by a small amount. These changes are too little, too late, and do not adequately protect the amenity that this hill provides to the community with the view shaft approved by Plan

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Trig disappears – and we know the whole story The Howick Community has been fighting for years to have Stockade Hill recognised for its history and also for the vital role it plays in the community, says Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown.

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Change 3 only providing 137 degree views based from 1.5m above the ground, only at the very top of the hill.

Whether it is Anzac day, Armistice Day, Midnight Madness or a host of other community events, Stockade Hill is a place where the community comes together,” he says.

“It is a precious part of the Howick community which must be preserved.

“I will be looking at the potential for the community to take a Private Bill to Parliament to ensure that these views are protected for generations to come.”

“The threshold to take a Pri-

vate Bill to Parliament is very high, and I will be seeking advice as to whether this is possible.”

“I am also concerned about the fact that Housing New Zealand continues to get involved in this issue. It raises questions about their intention to buy land around Stockade Hill and develop multi-level state-housing in the area. We have enough State Houses in Howick. We don’t need more.

“The community has been fighting this issue for many years with their own money, I look forward to working closely with them to lend a voice to their efforts.”

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owickians have been in a flap over the disappearance of the trig station from Stockade Hill.

There has been much speculation, frustration and angst shared on social media in the last few days over the ‘sudden’ removal of the iconic trig – a fixed surveying station – from the hill.

The very vocal Save Stockade Hill Views group said on Monday: “Stockade Hill was invaded in the last 72 hours and the trig station has vanished.

“We’re unaware of the perpetrators and we’re seeking last known sightings.

Like One Tree Hill, Stockade Hill is now naked and we’d like this historical relic back. The authorities have been notified and we’re eagerly waiting details.

On Sunday they posited: “Why would it be removed? Is it just being restored or replaced maybe? Or is there something else happening?”But the mystery

has been solved.

Graeme Blick, group manager, Positioning and Resilience, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), told the Times: “Land Information New Zealand authorised the removal of the trig beacon on the site known as “Howick” (A5Y6) on Stockade Hill in August 2018.

“This beacon was removed for two reasons, the first being for health and safety as the metal structure was rusting and would require extensive and costly repairs, the second reason was to cooperate with the Auckland City Council and Tupua Maunga in their plans to remove such beacons where possible to restore the volcanic sites.

“The memorial obelisk has been fixed in position to allow surveyors to make observations for orientation as a replacement for the trig beacon.”

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The Auckland Boys Choir

The Auckland Boys’ Choir has vacancies for its 2019 choir. Boys should be between 8 and 12 years of age. Rehearsals are held on late afternoons Mondays, in Epsom. Auditions for this year’s choir are to be held on Monday February 4 from 4.30pm till 6pm in Saint George’s Church Hall, Ranfurly Road, Epsom.

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n celebration of the Chinese New Year, Uxbridge Arts and Culture has a week-long programme to celebrate the Year of the Pig. Five well-made films with great cinematography and storylines as well as English subtitles will play through the week at different times to suit everyone’s busy schedules.

“Chinese New Year is an important event for Uxbridge to acknowledge,” says Ashley Grogan, event manager Uxbridge.

“This celebration will give all of our community the chance to see Chinese films right on their door step.

“Join us for the opening on Saturday, February 9 at 12.30pm for some dance and music followed by a film The Red Jacket.”

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Howick RSA Women’s Section The Howick RSA Women’s Section are having a Morning Tea and catch up on Friday January 25 at 10am. Bring a friend or neighbour and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. The catch up will be held at the clubrooms - 25 Wellington St, Howick.

U3A Ormiston next meeting U3A Ormiston next meets on Thursday January 24 at 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphys Road. The main speaker will be Susan Mudford, who will talk about “the changing face of education in New Zealand”, from her experience as a pupil, a teacher, a Dean, and a Head of Department. Our mini speaker will be our member Murray Ross, who will speak on “Motoring in the 1920s”.

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Highland Park havoc

The ongoing destruction of the Highland Park Shopping Centre, and its eventual replacement by new businesses, is a public relations and community disaster.

Up until recently we have had a complete Community resource where the public could meet all their needs in one place.

However, we now have empty lots and the prospect of having to travel to several different points for shopping and socialising.

The people most affected by this will be the members of the nearby retirement villages who currently walk to the shopping centre.

Most stores have been forced to close and move elsewhere to the dismay of the local population. A case in point is that of the Unichem Pharmacy which closed on January 12 and reopens in nearby new premises in August 2019.

During that seven month gap customers databases are being sent to the Life Pharmacy in Pakuranga – a 10 kilometre trip for local residents.

Meanwhile the Unichem employees have to look for temporary work while waiting for new premises.

Another awkward situation is that of the Paper Plus stationery store which also contains Lotto, a Post Office and Kiwibank.

I understand it is moving to near the Pakuranga WINZ offices (minus Kiwibank) – more multiple commuting for local residents. Similar disruption has been experienced by other small retailers.

The elements of this saga that have most astonished me have been the lack of information from the incoming new owners, the lack

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of investigative local media coverage, and the seeming apathy of the local population. Shades of George Orwell’s 1984.

Bob Howe Highland Park ➤➤Editor’s note: We have covered the sale of this shopping centre and spoke to several retailers last year. Some did not wish to speak.

In June the Times ran a front page piece, ‘Tenants sour over Highland Park plans’. The story began thusly and went on to quote the retailers.

“At least two retailers at Highland Park Shopping Centre are seeking legal advice over redevelopment plans which will likely see them surrender their leases and leave the site.

And one retailer is “a little bit sour” after investing $500,000 in his store in a major refit around Christmas 2016.

Tenants were advised in February that the shopping centre was purchased by Foodstuffs North Island which intends to “completely redevelop that part of the centre comprising the specialty retail shops”.

“It intends to carry out a “comprehensive redevelopment in the short

term which will, in time, lead to the development of Pak’n’Save”.

“Foodstuffs North Island has announced the purchase of the wellestablished Highland Park Shopping Centre, with a view to eventually bringing a new shopping option to the high growth east Auckland area.

“The centre will be redeveloped over time. The redevelopment will be designed to accommodate existing retailers and to ultimately include a PAK’nSAVE supermarket. The co-operative believes the proposed redevelopment will offer locals the opportunity to enjoy New Zealand’s lowest food prices.

“The current owner Highland Centre Limited has owned the Highland Park Shopping Centre for 20 years. Over this time, they have come to know many of their tenants personally, as such, the decision to sell was given a great deal of thought.”

The Times has also ran several letters from residents and their feelings about the state of affairs.

It is a fait accompli and a commercial move which will, in two months’ time, end Highland Park as we know it. Like it or not, retailers and shoppers have to face the change.

There has been recent concern published in our area of Auckland regarding conversion of temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celcius.

The suggested method, being to deduct 30 degrees from the Fahrenheit temperature and halve the result is simple enough and it even has a partner. That is to halve the Fahrenheit number and deduct 15 degrees.

Both of these methods were recommended when NZ swapped to Celcius, 40 or 50 years ago.

Obviously this popular wisdom has been lost among the younger generation. Our favourite at that time gives a bit of a benchmark, where 61 degrees converts to 16.

Since this was often the temperature where we lived in Wellington, it was well remembered.

Having said all that, I can’t remember when I last saw a temperature recorded in or reported in Fahrenheit. Maybe the problem is with equipment from the USA. Judy Lawry Golflands

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For the sixth month in a row, Southland has the lowest days to sell of all regions at 23 days, down from 27 at the same time last year. in June 2017,” says Norwell.

“Additionally, Auckland finished the year in a strong position with the highest price for the region in 9 months at $862,000.

Breaking the region down, Auckland City saw an annual increase of 7.8 per cent resulting in the highest median price for the City in six months at $986,000 and Waitakere City had a 6.2 per cent increase to record median price of $828,000. However, on the flip side, North Shore City median prices fell -11.6 per cent to $980,000 and Franklin District saw a fall of -4.2 per cent to $680,000,” continues Norwell.

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For the 11th month in a row, Gisborne had the highest percentage of auctions across the country with 35.8 per cent (or 19 properties) in the region sold under the hammer – up from 32.6 per cent (15 properties) in December 2017.

Auckland saw the second largest percentage of auctions on 19.5 per cent (260 properties) down from 26.2 per cent in December 2017 (462 properties).

The Bay of Plenty maintained its spot of having the third highest level of auctions in the country with 15.1 per cent (61 properties) sold under the hammer, down from 18.4 per cent (80 properties) for the same period last year.

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In Auckland, prices rose by 0.2 per cent to $862,000 up from $860,000 in December 2017.

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he 2018 year ended with a fizz rather than a bang, with the lowest number of residential properties sold for the month of December for 7 years, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ. In December 2018, the number of houses sold across New Zealand decreased by -12.9 per cent year-on-year to 5330, down from 6117 – 787 fewer houses.

For New Zealand excluding Auckland, the number of properties sold decreased by -8.2 per cent when compared to December 2017, from 4352 down to 3994 – 358 fewer houses and the lowest for the month of December in 5 years.

In Auckland, the number of properties sold decreased by -24.3 per cent year-on-year and was the lowest for the month of December in 10 years.

Bindi Norwell, chief executive at REINZ says: “While December is usually a quiet month as people focus on Christmas holidays, December 2018 was extremely quiet with the lowest number of properties sold for the month of December for seven years. Additionally, 12 out of 16 regions saw an annual decrease in the number of properties sold.

“With national listing levels down -11.3 per cent in November and -13.3 per cent in December, it’s not entirely surprising that December was a quiet month in terms of sales volumes. However, what we’re hearing is that part of the lower sales volumes can also be attributed to some vendors’ understanding of the value of their home. A realistic approach to market value may help vendors sell their property in a more reasonable timeframe,” points out Norwell.

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Founder of Saving the Wild, Jamie Joseph is a young woman on a critical mission – to save the beloved African rhinos. With rhino horn worth more than diamonds or cocaine gram for gram, rhino poaching is lucrative and trying to stop it, seriously dangerous.

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THE KORANDO IS OUR MID-RANGE SUV. GREAT SPACE, INCREDIBLY VERSATILE PLUS AN INTERIOR THAT WILL MAKE YOUR EVERYDAY A PLEASURE. TEST DRIVE TODAY. THE KORANDO IS OUR MID-RANGE SUV. SPACE, KORANDO SPORT INCLUDES: • 2.0L Petrol • 6 Speed Auto GREAT • Bluetooth • Cruise Control INCREDIBLY VERSATILE PLUS AN INTERIOR THAT WILL • 6 airbags • Reverse Camera • Park Assist • Alloy Wheels and a whole lot moreMAKE YOUR EVERYDAY A PLEASURE. TEST DRIVE TODAY. KORANDO SPORT INCLUDES: • 2.0L Petrol • 6 Speed Auto • Bluetooth • Cruise Control • 6 airbags • Reverse Camera • Park Assist • Alloy Wheels and a whole lot more

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FLOORING & SERVICES

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

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GARAGE DOORS GARAGE doors supply & repairs. Ph Amnon (021) 399616 or 268-2383a/h no extra charge Sundays

ELECTRICAL

LegaL Secretary/ receptioniSt For small Howick office primarily to assist our principal and senior solicitor with wills and trust documents, some litigation, commercial and family court matters.

Friendly Registered Nurses who are qualified Authorised Vaccinators wanted to provide flu vaccinations in workplaces in South Auckland.

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

2IC – AFTER SCHOOL CARE

CAT DOORS HAYNE’S GLASS Special Conditions Apply

New Work Renovations Specialists ♦ Bathroom / Kitchen ♦ Gas Installations ♦ Hot Water Cylinders ♦ All Maintenance ♦ Certifying Plumbers EXPERIENCED, QUALITY SERVICE Ph Allan or Matt Craig P: 027 496 2118 or 09 215 1144 ♦ ♦

If you have good managerial skills, are able to multitask, work with big groups of children and feel confident that you have what it takes to be in full control of a very busy, but super fun environment, this is the perfect job for you.

Have you been looking for a professional position in a wellestablished business, doing important work that makes a real difference…? Have you been looking for a position in which you’ll produce meaningful results, and be working with a great team?

If you are interested in growing, expanding your knowledge, and helping others… we’re Accomplish CashManager, and we’re looking for people who love to help others.

This role is phone based, assisting our clients across NZ and AU as they use our software ‘CashManager’ to manage their financials.

Full training will be provided, but you would certainly benefit if you are comfortable with a computer (including a working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems), and maybe a little bookkeeping or accounting knowledge (but this is not essential).

You’d describe yourself as being keen to learn, comfortable on the phone, professional (calm and unflappable), have excellent customer service skills, be able to follow systems & procedures, and have a fluent command of the English language.

You want to work in a fun and supportive environment and to help others succeed…

This is a Permanent either Full Time or Part-Time position working with a team out of our Pacific Rise (Mt Wellington) premises. $20 per hour, company medical, parking provided.

Send CV to aftercare@cocklebay.school.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

Practice nurse

Required at a busy, friendly medical centre in Howick from end of February 2019.

Part-time approximately 21.5 hours a week.

Vaccinators certificate and MedTech experience essential. Will consider recent nursing graduates with excellent communication skills.

Email to reception attention Practice Manager: howickreception@outlook.com or fax (09) 5373672 www.howickhealth.co.nz.

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24B Polaris Pl, East Tamaki - OPEN SAT 8.30-1pm Eftpos available +GST Greenmount East Tamaki Ph/Fax 274 0495 Dr, Ph Murray Retiree Discount Ph/Fax 274 0495 – 22 Qualified Arborist Auto Electrical & Mechanical Repairs Call Anthony +GST AIR CONDITIONING RE-GAS $95 ★ Full Auto Electrical Service ★ WOFs ★ Airconditioning ★ Cambelt Replacements 534-7361, 292-8930 021 0224 6711 Charge Rate, Starter Condition and Check 0274-767-746 Tune Ups And ServicingAlternator ★ Full Brake Overhauls ★ Alternator ★ Clutches Replaced or 09 534 ★ 0275 PlusService Battery Test FREE Batteries OF CHARGE ★ Full Auto Electrical ★ WOFs ★- Airconditioning ★ Cambelt Replacements ★ Full Diesel★Servicing Repairs ★ Tyres ★ Overhauls Full Petrol★Vehicle Servicing RepairsReplaced Tune Ups And And Servicing ★ Full Brake Alternator BatteriesAnd ★ Clutches

You’d better hurry because we’re on a fast track and we’re looking for runners.

If this sounds like the position for you, call 09-571 4560 extension 697 asap. www.cashmanager.io | CV to info@cashm.co

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

Phone Josh 021 074 8027

MOTORING

Apply with CV to: reception@jamesdonovan.co.nz

WANTED: People with Passion, People with Heart…

Monday to Friday during school term times only.

Hours of work 2-5:30pm (or later if needed)

PETS

The successful applicant should have digital dictation knowledge, initiative, good communication skills and be able to work as part of a small team. You must be a NZ resident and legally able to work in NZ.

Cockle Bay School

TILING

AIR CONDITIONING RE-GAS $95

Please email your CV to: kylie@propertylawyer.co.nz or post to: Churton Hart & Divers, PO Box 82040, Highland Park

required fuLLtime

RUBBISH REMOVALS

CD205793-V3

AA DOBBS LTD ELECTRICAL

FULL TIME

Are you looking for an opportunity to work close to home in a busy, modern legal practice? Do you have good organisational skills, a positive attitude and can retain a sense of humour even when under pressure? We are seeking someone who has excellent attention to detail, strong IT and system skills, a sound knowledge of MS Word, Trust Account experience and outstanding English skills - both spoken and written. As our clients’ first point of contact, presentation is important. Experience with Action Step and ASB Bank Fastnet is an advantage. Competitive Remuneration.

CD265786

GARDENER, Factory worker. Wants any work ph 278 3087

REGISTERED NURSES

Phone or text Rochelle 021 043 6156

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows 3 Domestic & commercial 3 Low pressure bio-wash 3 Professional presentation

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

Ph: 0800 789 248

CD155961

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

027 758 6437 - 361 6437 E: info@hpcplumbing.co.nz W: hpcplumbing.co.nz

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

GA117458

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

FREE QUOTES 24/7 Service

RUBBISH REMOVAL

GARDEN CARE

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 17 Yrs exp.

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

 All work Guaranteed  Hot Water Cylinders  New Build & Reno’s  General Maintenance  Gas Fitting

GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

PLUMBERS

021366615 / 0508932532

3 Specialist waterblasting

ROOFING REPAIR SERVICE 26Yrs Exper. All work Guar. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166

Jim 0800 38 38 48

• House Wash (soft wash) • Building Wash • Decks, Drives, Fences • Gutter Clean • Roof Treatment For a free quote call

K54091

DRAINAGE

Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Rats & Mice, Wasps 20+ years experience

LEES CARPETS

If you are a school leaver or looking for a career in Industrial and Commercial diesel engines, please contact us!

We are offering full training and an opportunity for an apprenticeship.

You must be reliable and have a good command of the English language.

Start April for approximately 6-8 weeks. 3+ days per week required.

CD48042

CD237763

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

Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

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arrowplumbing.nz

ROOFING

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49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

Your local exterior

PAINTER Int/Ext, 25 yrs exp in Eastern suburbs.

Roger Parker 576 9796 or 021951634

CD228064

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

WATERBLASTING

Cleaning Specialists

0800 420 900

 Interior/exterior painting  High quality workmanship  Plastering Free quotes.

Phone Kenny 021 897 445

CARPET & VINYL $35 p/m

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

Over 25 years Exp Great Rates Local Family Business Reliable No job too small

PAINTER

CD237017

 Driveways/Patios  Swimming pool surrounds  Decorative coloured concrete  Exposed pebbles and aggregates  Concrete sealing  Bobcat and digger  Post hole boring

LEGAL RECEPTIONIST/ TRUST ACCOUNT ASSISTANT

DE265887

NEW DECKS, Fences and Repairs. Free quotes. Ph/ Txt John 021 023 69767

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

CD140634

All fencing, decks, retaining walls, landscaping & more Competitive pricing Free Quotes

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

CD258541

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

CD226123

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

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

CLASS 2 Minimum

Full Time Diesel Service Technician

CD255813

CARPET LAYING

FENCING & TRELLIS

Phone/text (preferably) 021 701 981 or Email CV to: fenciblemanor2015@gmail.com

DE264707

CD246999

ALTERATIONS & Additions. Ring Colin Edmonds, Registered Builder. 5345721, 0274-951-685

EXPERIENCED DIGGER OPERATOR

Please email marise@blueprintdiesel.co.nz

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

CD256908

130 7217  021 09 217 2217

Call Simon 021-0247-4706

CD263192

• Decks • Bathrooms • Pergolas • Kitchens • Carports • On time Quality work Good price

0800 245 625 HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

Phone 09 527 3053 or 09 268 1007 Terry 027 2922 708 or Alywn 0274 743 505

Fencible Manor is a privately owned, 19 bed Resthome in Howick. We are seeking an experienced caregiver to work night shift, sole charge with on-call. Must be able to work most weekends. Night shift is from 11pm to 8am. This shift involves the care of our elderly residents as well as cleaning and laundry.

All applicants for this position should have minimum 6 months experience in an aged care facility within the last 2 years. NZ Residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Ph Mike 021 636 816

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER

Successful applicant will receive a generous remuneration package, modern vehicle, uniform and phone.

Send CV to: pam@arcrite.co.nz or call 274 6977

PS265822

Local NZ Registered Electrician No job too big or too small!

24 hour Emergency service No call out fee if you mention this advert.

0800 24 LOCK

UPHOLSTERERS

BRADSHAW PLUMBING  Specialise in general plumbing/maintenance  Bathroom and kitchen alterations  NO JOB TOO SMALL

ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED

Required for • Siteworks • Foundations • Drains

K54154

SIMPLY RENOS

Doors/Door Repairs

CD177471

BUILDERS

HOWICK LAWNCARE, ex Greenkeeper, lge or small lawns, friendly reliable affordable Ph Paul 027 5676 900

LOCKSMITHS

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

APPLIANCES

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DE264603

MARKS

Workmanship Guaranteed No job too big or too small Phone 0800 635 328

CD263368

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

09 265 0070 or 02774 UBEND www.ubendplumbing.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD263411-V2

LAWNCARE

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

Try Us – you won’t be disappointed

CD166407

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Ph 265 2941 38 Trugood Dr, Burswood www.haynesglass.co.nz

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535 6950 021 0333 149

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

• Hot Water Cylinders • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Renovations • General Maintenance • All Work Guaranteed

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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HORIZON AERIALS LTD

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD243918

Fast friendly service Registered electrician l Lights, power, TV, fans l Stove & hot water repairs l Security lighting l LED downlights l Switchboard upgrades l Pensioner discount Steve 021 949 168 or 532 9842

TREE SERVICES

JH265903

Barratt-Boyes

PLUMBERS

CD264292

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

GLASS & GLAZING

CD214155-V4

ELECTRICAL

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/ SERVICE COORDINATOR

We are LOOKING FOr eDUCaTOrS

Part time (32 hrs/wk), Permanent Penrose, auckland We are looking for a person who wants to be part of an Admin team supporting our Administration Manager and Service Manager.

• Are you passionate about kids?

• Do you want to work from home?

If your answer is ‘Yes’, then become an educator with us!

• Full training provided • Good income • Care for 0-5-year olds Call us today for further enquiry: 09 2575059 or South coordinator 0275205106 Our Office: 20 Lambie Drive, Manukau

www.discoverieseducare.co.nz/sunrise

JH265828

AERIALS

we need a person who: • Has excellent customer service skills • Is skilled in MYOB (preferably) data entry and spreadsheet management (Microsoft Office) • Processing and reconciling creditor invoices • Assisting both the Service Manager & Admin Manager • Dealing with our customers & service technicians on a daily basis • General office administration applicants for this position should have nZ residency or a valid nZ work visa. apply with cV and covering letter to dallyce@airco.co.nz CD263943

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Botany and Ormiston Times, Thursday, January 24, 2019 — 17

Techniques Music Academy

Relief Teachers - We NEED you!

CD258731-V2

Ph 09 815 8152

Education

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.

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

PROPERTY OFFICER/CARETAKER

We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and innovative person to work as a permanent full time Property Officer/Caretaker within the school, with annual leave taken during the term breaks.

The position involves a wide variety of indoor and outdoor duties including care of the school gardens, minor maintenance, security, ensuring that the exterior areas are clean and tidy and other property responsibilities. You may be required to work some weekends and evenings. Previous experience working in a school environment will be an advantage. Commencement date by negotiation.

WHERE MUSIC IS FUN and ALIVE!

Play a wide variety of music

FOR ALL AGES

CD258593

TERM 1

SPORTS NOTICES

SITUATIONS VACANT

TMA Junior Music Age 4-7 Classical, Pop and Theory TMA Contemporary Course Age 8-Adult

Piano, Keyboard, Violin, Guitar Concerts, Examinations, Group or Individual Lessons

ABRSM, Trinity Rock and Pop, Theory Exams Creative Expression & Joy in Performing Contact Marilou on: (09) 272 9930; 021 381 486 marilou.yu@tmaauckland.com

CD258727-V2

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 1 February 2019

DE265855

An application form and position for each of these positions can be found on our website: www.mhjc.school.nz, under ‘About Us’, ‘Employment’ Applications to be sent to: ayoung@mhjc.school.nz

CARS AND TRUCKS WANTED

Adult Education

TUITION

Contemporary Art | Interior Design Jewellery | Painting | Printmaking

CASH PAID, for Cars/ Trucks, Van/Utes/4x4s/Motorhomes & Machinery,Avail 24-hrs, Ph/Txt Ali 021 344 449 or 0800 333 398

TO LET SAM CARR

Property Management & Letting Agent

OPEN DAY

Licensed (REAA 2008)

sam.carr@raywhite.com Mob: 021 422 177 - 09 538 1237

FOR SALE

Tuesday 29th January 4-4.45pm for 5-8 year olds 5-5.45pm for 9-11 years Come along and join in a fun demonstration class to see what our classes are like.

Phone 537 4943 or email hcyt@xtra.co.nz for more details CD265821-V2

CD227945

St Mark’s Catholic School Pakuranga

40th Jubilee

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

30-31 March 2019

9 Ben Lomond Cres

Open 6 Days

Pick Up Service Available

tetuhi.org.nz | 09 577 0138 | 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga CP265840

CHILDREN’S MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

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

0800 696 874

TERM 1, 2019 13-16 YEAR OLDS

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

TERM 1 & 2, 2019 8-12 YEAR OLDS

WANTED TO BUY ALWAYS BUYING Estates, households, beds, fridges, lounge suites, dining suites etc.

Ph: Transit Traders 532-9204 mob 027 2767159

INFORMATION

FOR SALE

Go to CMTS website for more information about classes, auditions and enrolling www.cmts.com

TERMS 2 & 3 6-12 YEAR OLDS

TOILET PAPER SECONDS SALE Next Sale

Saturday January 26, 9-12 noon Then last Saturday every month DE265474

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7892 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Gate. 7, Hurricane. 8, Ever. 9, Plan. 10, Need.

11, Kiss. 14, Witchcraft. 16, Strychnine. 19, Deep. 22, Ogre.

24, Rift, 25, Mean. 26, Stripling. 27, Stay.

Down - 1, Greek. 2, Tress. 3, Pullet. 4, Branch. 5, Scan.

6, Interfere. 12, Instigate. 13, Sway. 15, Reed. 17, Hurtle.

18, Infant. 20, Elect. 21, Penny. 23, Evil.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7892 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Was-H. 7, Sol-it-air-e. 8, G-one. 9, Edge. 10, Rage.

11, Step. 14, Indonesian (anag.). 16, Wellington. 19, The-(me) n. 22, Miss. 24, Bill. 25, View. 26, Dislodged 27, St-a-y.

Down - 1, Wages. 2, S-ince. 3, Loaded. 4, GI-deon. 5, Fair.

6, F-rag-race. 12, Time limit. 13, Pill. 15, Sent (scent).

17, No-body. 18, Teller. 20, Ho-i-st. 21, No-w-ay. 23, Sell.

0800 677 467

music@hsm.co.nz www.hsm.co.nz

Enrol now for Term 1

SN77193

Former staff, pupils, friends welcome. www.facebook.com/events/801455726909171/

We sell:

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

Howick Youth Orchestra & Concert Bands Saturdays and Tuesdays at Pakuranga Intermediate Violin  Guitar  Piano Saxophone  Flute  Cello Clarinet  Oboe  Drums Trumpet  Trombone French Horn  Bassoon Music for 5-6 year olds

CD180708

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

Children’s Art Classes

Enrol now for 2019 Music lEssons

DE264878

29 Granger Rd, Howick

CD247103

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 BOTANY AND Property Management experience.

PAKURANGA 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

For more information phone 576 5296 or email admin@stmarks.co.nz

MP265696-V2

Or visit our website on: www.tmaauckland.com

SCIENCE LABORATORY ASSISTANT

We are seeking a person suitably qualified to support teachers to deliver the Science curriculum, and to ensure that the Science learning environment is effectively managed to facilities engaging, challenging and appropriate learning, consistent with the school’s vision. This is a permanent part time position, 30 hours per week, term time only.

Commencement date by negotiation.

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

TERMS 3 & 4 8-12 YEAR OLDS 90 Springs Road, East Tamaki www.cmtsnz.com

JH265844

www.cmtsnz.com for more details and enrolling in our classes

www.times.co.nz

18 — Botany and Ormiston Times, Thursday, January 24, 2019

5 Thu evenings

Kaiaua

02 Mar 19

1 weekend

Maraetai

06 Apr 19

1 weekend

Howick

29 Apr 19

5 Mon evenings

Half Moon Bay

25 May 19

1 weekend

Marine VHF Operator

Maraetai

24 Feb 19

1 Sunday

Boatmaster

Maraetai

14 Feb 19

12 Thu evenings

Outboard Engine Op.

Howick

18 Feb 19

2 Mon evenings

GPS Op.

Howick

06 Mar 19

3 Wed evenings

Term 1, 2019

CONFIDENCE COURSE STARTS 25 FEBRUARY 2019 STUDY ENGLISH ENROL NOW! WITH

Ruth – Music Teacher

To book contact Coastguard Northern Region Maritime School Phone: 0508 RESCUE (737283) Email: education@coastguard.org.nz Online: www.coastguard.org.nz

NORTHERN REGION MARITIME SCHOOL

Our small Montessori preschool in the heart of Howick can provide your child with a warm, respectful and holistic learning journey from ages 2-6 years.

HOWICK SCHOOL OF MUSIC

We are open all year from 8.30am-3.30pm with morning sessions available for younger children.

Join our Saturday morning Music Lessons, Orchestras & Bands

CONFIDENCE COURSE STARTS 25 FEBRUARY 2019 ENROL NOW!

Affordable tuition from $295 / year

All our teachers are Montessori experienced/ qualified.

Guitar Piano Music for 5-6 year-olds Saxophone Flute Clarinet Double Bass Drums Trumpet Violin Viola Cello Trombone French Horn

BOTANY 09 279 9313

MANGERE 09 255 6741

NEW LYNN 09 827 3612

• Lessons held at Pakuranga Intermediate • Saturdays all day and Tuesdays after school

Ph: 021 0866 1261 Email: music@hsm.co.nz

www.hsm.co.nz DY265819

MP265381

WE PUT YOU FIRST!

15 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga.

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Unfortunately the ball didn’t flow through the court and into the circle with the speed and accuracy it should, with hesitant passers going to stagnant tightly marked receivers instead of forcing them to run into space.

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were still in the hunt and showing little sign of their advancing years, as was 37-year-old women’s favourite Serena Williams who overcame the threat of Simone Halep 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.

Nevertheless it is refreshing to see youngsters like Tsitsipas challenging the old guard who have dominated the sport for so long. And long may it continue.

Meanwhile it was also pleasing to see Canterbury Magicians cricketer Frankie Mackay returned to the White Ferns for their T20 three-match series against India after last playing for them in 2014.

Her form this year could not be ignored with her Super Smash record this summer sitting at 356 runs at an average of 89 with a high score 97 not out.

Mackay’s done even better in the ODI 50-over competition, scoring three centuries with a top score of 140. Overall she has amassed 452 runs at 90.40 With Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates other fast scoring players, Mackay’s recall gives the Silver Ferns batting even greater strike power.

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However that is not always the case as defending Australian Open tennis star Roger Federer, 37, learned when failing to make this year’s quarterfinals upon being ousted by 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 6-7, 7-6,7-5, 7-6.

There is a certain resemblance in style with the graceful youngster favouring Federer’s one-handed backhand and instinctive volleys.

He also showed an excellent temperament in saving all 12 break points he faced.

As always, the Swiss maestro took a rare defeat on the chin although he wasn’t about to agree with interviewer John McEnroe’s premature suggestion that it was a “changing of the guard”.

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Currently leading the table by three points, a win in the last round over a very strong University side will see the team hosting a home semi-final.

On Saturday Grafton won the toss and batted on a perfect Lloyd Elsmore wicket and very quickly piled the runs on at the rate of six an over in the face of an all-Aces opening attack of Jamie Brown, Danru Ferns and Matt McEwan.

The first wicket fell at 58 followed by another at 94 but by this stage the Howick bowlers had settled down and, backed up by some superb fielding, put pressure on the Grafton batsmen. Apart from a defiant 56-run stand between Snedden and Ruffell, wickets fell regularly.

Adam Jones bowled unchanged in his 10-over spell taking 4/32 and Danru Ferns came back at the death to claim 3/52.

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The Marie Raos Howick Ray White Pakuranga Premier Reserve Men had a convincing win over Eden Roskill dismissing their opponents for 74 in 21 overs and running up 78/2 in 10 overs to win the match by 8 wickets.

Taine Jolley returned the club’s best figures of the day with 6/14, which illustrates the depth of the Club’s bowling stocks. None of the batsmen really had a chance to settle into an innings - with such a small total to chase - but Brandon Laurenzi still managed time to score 31.

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