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Gui Chen says that collecting rubbish has become a hobby as he has zero tolerance for rubbish.

the kindergarten she attended had instilled good values in her. “It struck me that we have come to this beautiful country to live with our children and are living a happy life here. I wanted to give back in some way so I decided to contribute for my second home country by doing something as small as picking up rubbish every day.” Gui Chen, who used to live in Howick with his son and went swimming everyday to Lloyd

Elsmore swimming pool, says he first started with collecting rubbish from both sides of the road on his way to the pool and back. “I did this for seven years till I moved to Flat Bush last year.” He gets a little emotional talking of the time his former wife was very ill and was hospitalised. “She got good care and we were not charged anything for it. I am very grateful for that,” says the good Samaritan “Now collecting rubbish has

become a hobby. I have zero tolerance for rubbish, be it on the road, parks, bus stop or railway station. Wherever there is rubbish, I pick it up and bin it. “As a retired migrant who can’t speak English, it’s hard for me to do lots of things for this country. But I can certainly wake up at 4am every day and, after exercising at Barry Curtis Park, clean up the litter and dried leaves. “On the morning of New

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Year’s Day I collected a total of eight buckets of rubbish because some people lit fireworks on New Year’s Eve. The garbage truck was following me and waited for me to empty the trash,” he reveals with pride. Part of the Pakuranga Chinese Association, Gui Chen sometimes gets the members to help him collect rubbish at Barry Curtis Park and hopes that more communities follow suit.

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Fox claims maiden European Tour title Professional golfer Ryan Fox, from Beachlands, has risen to his highest world ranking (64) and also claimed his maiden European Tour title with a win at the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth which finished on Sunday. The World Super 6 Perth combines 54 holes of traditional stroke play across the first three days, with a six-hole knockout match play format for the fourth and final round. Fox, 32, beat Spain’s Adrian Otaegui in a one-sided final. He won the six-hole final 3&2 at Lake Karrinyup and with it a cheque for $A245,000 ($255,000). Fox only just survived his opening round match of today’s six hole knockout matches against rising Asian star Jazz Janewattananond but with wins against Kristoffer Reitan of Norway, good friend Paul Dunne of Ireland and finally Otageui he completed an impressive first European Tour victory and for that matter his first in a Tier One event on the Australasian Tour, iseekgolf.com reported. Otaegui, the second highest ranked player in the field prior to the event, had played beautifully leading into the final of the knockout match on day four but lost his way against an impressive display by Fox. Fox won his first three holes of the final and it was all over almost before it had begun. Fox was delighted that he has finally secured his

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first European Tour win. “Such an incredible feeling and awesome to do it in Perth, where I had my first win on the @pgatouraus,” he said on social media. “@worldsuper6perth is such a brilliant event and it feels

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Walk for wonder boy ■■By Therese Henkin Ian North plans to walk at least 47 kilometres from the Bombay Hills to the Cenotaph outside Auckland’s War Memorial Museum. And that’s only if they take the short route, the 68-year-old from Pakuranga says. But he’s got a very good reason for taking on such a crazy challenge. Ian is joining the last leg of a 700km walk organised to raise funds for his grandson Elijah, who was born with microcephaly and an undiagnosed genetic condition. The #Walkforwonderboy mission is a walk from Wellington to Auckland that was set up by Elijah’s mum, Laura and dad, Ian’s son, Tane North. Being born with microcephaly means three-and-a-half year old Elijah has a small head, caused abnormal brain development, causing him to have a small head. On top of this, most of the rest of his body is affected by the genetic disorder. Elijah cannot speak, is legally blind, and is fed through a tube. He also has a total of 14 health issues that he has to face daily. While he might need a lot of support and assistance, Ian says he admires his grandson’s resilience and ‘never give up’ attitude. “Our mokopuna grandson is a handsome, determined, happy boy who never stops to amaze me in the things he learns, the speed at which he learns them and the

Pakuranga local Ian North is walking at least 47km to help raise funds for his grandson, Elijah North (pictured) who suffers from Microcephaly and an undiagnosed genetic condition. Photo: NZDF

determination with which he does them,” says Ian. “I only hear him cry when he is either frustrated or hurt, but rarely when he stumbles – he just frowns, and tries again.” Elijah has helped their family learn the importance of strength and determination in the face of adversity, Ian says. One thing that has made a huge difference to Elijah’s development and wellbeing is following four three-week treatment programmes at the Neurological and Physical Abilitation (Napa) Centre in Australia. So the family are trying to raise $56,000 to send Elijah back to the NAPA Centre for further treatment. Every cent raised on the Givealittle page for the #walkforwonderboy mission will go towards paying for Elijah’s treatment. Ian says that as active as he likes to think he is, the walk is going to be a huge challenge. “I thought I would just be help-

ing them as they arrived, but then got told that I would be meeting them at the Bombay Hills and I would be walking/jogging/running/struggling my way with them to the Museum Cenotaph.” But he says helping his grandson in his development and wellbeing makes the journey worthwhile. And he says it doesn’t hurt that his wife believes he can do it. Laura and Tane North, Elijah’s parents, will walk up to 80km a day, broken up into four blocks that they will alternate. Ian will be waiting for the group at the Bombay Hills where he will hit the road for the remainder of the journey. #Walkforwonderboy left Pukeahu, Wellington, on March 13, and arrives at the Auckland War Memorial Museum on March 23. ➤➤Follow the journey on www.facebook. com/#walkforwonderboy ➤➤Contribute to Elijah’s treatment at givealittle.co.nz #walkforwonderboy.

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Couple’s golden years ■■By Therese Henkin Every week Trevor and Kay Slater would go dancing at the popular Monaco dance club on Federal Street in Auckland City. They say they can remember vividly how they felt dancing along with the go-go girls as Larry’s Rebels played. This is where, in 1964, their love story began. And earlier this month the Botany locals celebrated their 50th golden wedding anniversary. “We’re in it for the long haul,” says Trevor, 72. Kay smiles at her husband. ‘We certainly are.” After four years together and a two year engagement, the pair wed on February 8, 1969 at St Patricks Catholic Church at 2pm. “I was Anglican and Trevor was Catholic so we compromised and had a priest from both [churches],” says Kay. “We learnt that marriage is about compromise very early on,” laughs Trevor. “I guess that’s why we are still here 50 years on.” Their marriage has seen them raise two beautiful daughters and become grandparents three times over. It has seen them both build successful careers and create a home for their family no matter where they lived. But it hasn’t been without its challenges, the pair say. In 1988 their world was turned upside down when Kay walked into a checkout bar at the supermarket while helping an elderly customer. The incident resulted in a muscle collapsing in her knee causing a rare form of cancer and eventually her leg needed to be amputated. “We got nothing from ACC. Kay

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spent three months in Middlemore Hospital. We went from two incomes to just mine,” Trevor says. Kay has continued to battle with health problems, including becoming wheelchair bound after breaking her hip in 2011. And at 63, Trevor retired and became her full time caregiver. “I used to have a classic car that I absolutely loved, but I had to sell it so we could afford to live,” he says. “But [these challenges] have taught me to value how much Kay did for me around the house that I never even realised.” Kay says they have always seen each other as team mates, and this has helped them ride out the storms. “A doctor told me at the time, ‘something like this can either make or break a marriage, and in your case this has made your marriage because you two are so devoted to one another’. And it was true,” she says. “Marriage isn’t always easy, it’s a choice and we choose to stick by each other,” she says. But as the couple tell me of their struggles, they continue to laugh and make light of the challenges. Their advice to other couples is never go to sleep on an argument. “It’s not worth it,” they say.

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Old schoolmates reunite at Bruce McLaren

A new chapter for old friends: Schoolmates Margaret and Susannah were reunited at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village after 45 years. other and calculated that it had been an incredible 45 years! “We had lost touch completely,” says Margaret. “I don’t think I’d seen Susannah since we had the reunion of Panmure School in 1973.” Margaret still has a black and white photo taken on the day of the reunion which shows the pair both totally ‘on trend’ with their high beehive hairstyles. “Oh yes, that was all the rage back then,” laughs Susie. Looking at it prompts more reminiscing of those early school days at Panmure District School before they both went on to Otahuhu Technical School, Susannah to do dressmaking and Margaret to do a commercial secretarial course. They would both meet their future husbands for dates at the Ellerslie Picture Theatre, which was a popular meeting place for many teenagers. “Everybody knew everybody else in those days,” says Susannah. Yet more photos emerge, slightly more

creased, revealing the girls posing for class photos. They both rattle oﬀ all the names of the other children pictured and update each other on who’s doing what these days. “We were in the same class all through primary school,” says Margaret. “I’m about seven months older than Susie so she has to do what I say,” she laughs. “I still remember the day we moved up the hill to the new infants’ block. “It was very exciting because we had to carry our chairs up there and this building had a toilet in it so you didn’t have to go out in the rain when you needed the loo!” Life is a little more luxurious now for the ladies who both live in beautiful serviced apartments at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village. Margaret lost her detective husband Len to cancer just ve years after that school reunion, in 1978, and with her son living in the USA and her daughter on the other side of Auckland, she moved to the village to enjoy a bit more social contact and security.

Meanwhile, for Susannah, the move was prompted by the worsening of husband Mick’s dementia. Her three daughters told her it had got to the point where she really needed help. “I did it for as long as I could,” she says. “But it is not a nice disease, it became very hard.” Susannah says she can’t speak highly enough of the staﬀ, particularly those in the village’s special care unit. “The staﬀ are excellent,” she says, as Margaret adds: “Nothing is too much trouble, the girls are extremely kind and nice.” Sadly, Mick passed away six months ago, and Susannah has been so glad to have the support of her old friend and now neighbour Margaret, who she describes as ‘like a sister’. “Margaret was here for me during all that,” she says. “Now when I give Pixie a little walk out the back here I’ll often go through Margaret’s apartment and we have our little catch-up in the afternoons.”

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Bruce McLaren resident Margaret Johnston had been enjoying life in the Howick village for just over a year when one day the staﬀ gave her some exciting news. “The girls that bring the towels for me said a new couple was moving in across the hallway,” she says, recalling that day in March last year. “They said they would be really good friends for me so I thought I’d sneak over and see what their name was on the door. “Could you imagine my surprise when I saw it said Susie and Mick Herd! I couldn’t even wait, I just banged on the door!” she laughs with delight at the recollection. Susannah says she heard a familiar voice call out her Croatian maiden name ‘Susie Jugum!’ when her daughter Paula opened the door. “I couldn’t see her but when I heard her voice I knew straightaway who it was and I said ‘Margaret Johnston!’” Susannah laughs. After the pair’s exciting reunion they tried to work out when they had last seen each

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Education

Schools not affected by politics ■■By Farida Master

ears that the apparent chilling of economic ties with China is affecting our international student quotas in east Auckland seem unfounded, according to some local schools. The Air New Zealand plane being turned back from China, as well as a delay in Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s ’s planned China visit, and the ongoing Huawei debate (over the security of its technologies in 5G network) with China has sparked controversy about a strained relationship with New Zealand’s major trading partner. Now national media are suggesting this is spilling over into the education sector, one this country’s biggest exports and there’s talk relations with China could impact the influx of international students from China enrolling in local schools. Alan McIntyre principal of Owairoa Primary School, says the current so-called “political standoff” does not seem to be affecting the school’s intake of Chinese students. “The Chinese flag hung high on the flagpole last Friday evening at the Board of Trustees chairman’s place, as a token of goodwill and togetherness at the celebration BBQ of Owairoa Primary School and International Students and their parents from Sister School Chaotian Primary School from Guangzhou, China,” he says. “This Sister School relationship

Left: Students of Pigeon Mountain Primary celebrating Taiwanese Language Week; Right: Owairoa Primary School bringing in Chinese New Year with parents and teachers. Photo supplied/Times photo Farida Master

reflects the strong connections that Owairoa have built with Chinese Government Officials, Education New Zealand representatives in China, Sister School Principal, staff, students and parents of the Chinese school. “We continue to hold hands with our Chinese brothers and sisters and continue to forge ahead, developing this educational foundation that is so important for the future of New Zealand from an educational, trade and global citizenship perspective.” He says that more than 10 per cent of the international students at Owairoa come to New Zealand from China. “Our China-New Zealand connections are going from strength to strength with a large number of international short and long term students choosing our school as the provider of a Kiwi educational experience each year,” he says. Ian Dickinson, principal of Pigeon Mountain Primary School, says it was

only last week that the school hosted a visit from a group of students from their sister school in Zhejiang province, “and we are anticipating having a number of our own students make a return trip to the school in China to coincide with the annual conference of Ningbo and Auckland principals, planned for September this year. In fact, the details of the conference are just being discussed”. He expects the cooperation and collaboration with colleagues in Ningbo to continue to thrive. “We are focused on educational matters, and we have made good steps with online STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, maths) programmes between our NZ students and their peers in China. “I’m anticipating that our relationship, which has been founded on mutual benefit for our schools and students, to remain as it has always been, and for it to be unaffected by the current political climate. “Similarly, we haven’t noticed

any drop in interest from families or agencies overseas wanting to enrol fee-paying students in our school, nor have we had last minute cancellations the like of which some schools have experienced, as reported in the national newspaper,” he says. Dorothy Bigwood, principal at Cockle Bay School, says she has no evidence that there is a downturn in the international student numbers. “In terms of international politics, Cockle Bay School hasn’t been impacted. Chinese students bring diversity, special talents and sometimes challenges to our schools. “Overall, Chinese students learn English and become successful learners in NZ quickly. My greatest concerns are school funding in NZ particularly as it impacts on our students with special needs, workload on primary school staff and the current proposal for educational reform. This proposal is very significant and doesn’t seem to be very well publicised. It was announced

close to Christmas and the consultation period is comparatively short. I question whether there is time for informed feedback and whether the proposal is sufficiently understood.” David Ellery, principal of Somerville Intermediate, says international education can be somewhat unpredictable. “Enrolment numbers can be volatile and are affected by Government policies, both here in New Zealand and in student’s home countries. Whether or not the current change in patterns of enrolment experienced by some is the direct result of the Huawei debate is not clear as there are other circumstances around Government immigration policies in New Zealand and global economic issues for China that impact the flow of international students. “We’re fortunate at Somerville to have a number of international students enrolled as short stay groups, as well as longer-term enrolments and currently we haven’t been affected. We have built strong relationships with schools and organisations overseas based on a high level of trust and understanding over many years. “One thing is certainly clear, that families wanting an international education do not like uncertainty. The best thing we can do, as a country and as individual schools, is to provide clarity, stability and security for young people who want to come to New Zealand to experience our fantastic education system.”

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Rolls Royce Silver Wraith really is fit for a queen ■■By Farida Master If cars could talk, the 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would have a lot of interesting stories to share. The sheer, imposing elegance of the gleaming limousine standing proud at the Lloyd Elsmore Park, (the venue for the Brit and Euro Classic Car Show on Sunday, March 3) the first impression is that it’s fit for the Queen. It’s easy to imagine Her Royal Highness sitting upright in the plush interior, waving out to the eager crowds. In early 1958, four identical RollsRoyce Silver Wraths were supplied to the Australian Government for use by

them for Royal Tours (most members of the Royal family including Princess Anne) by the Governor-General and for visiting heads of state. First registered in the same year by the Australian Government, this car that now belongs to Terry Sutherland, of First Class Classics on Harris Road, East Tamaki. The limousine was first sold to an Australian wedding car company in 1993. On April 15, 2004 First Class Classics purchased the seventh last Silver Wraith model of the era and thereby became its third owner. Showcasing the car for the first time at the Brit and Euro Classic Car Show, Terry, a former airline pilot for

47 years, says that a lot of couples use the Rolls-Royce for their wedding day. “You can hire the car for a minimum of three hours and it comes with a driver. A lot of people also hire it for special occasions like their 100th birthday. We give the ladies a tiara and white gloves to emulate the Queen,” he says. The Rolls Royce comes with a Court of Arms, two flag points and a blue light that indicates royalty and heads of state Pointing to the sepia-toned pictures of the Rolls Royce arriving at Cunnamulla, Queensland, for Princess Anne’s visit in 1970, Terry says that between 1947 and 1958, Rolls

Royce manufactured only 1783 Silver Wraiths. “But these were the last RollsRoyce cars to be exclusively delivered as solely chassis and engine combinations, relying on coach builders to provide the custom bodywork. The coach builder was H J Mulliner and Co Ltd of Chiswick, London.” An original natural timber dashboard, a sun roof, spacious back seat that can be wound up, pop-up seats for extra passengers, roll-on shades, a glass partition and ash trays are precious reminders of a different era in which bespoke, hand-built motor cars were once made. Brit and Euro Classic Car Show chairman Rev Dr Richard Waugh is

excited about the upcoming show. “Just last week we had our 1000th classic car registration which was a new milestone as last year’s record number was 837. “With such a fine array of classic cars and motorcycles – including Terry Sutherland’s 1958 Rolls Royce and free entry to the public, our event at Lloyd Elsmore Park is now one of the largest free community event in east Auckland and with the distinctive British and European themed event, probably the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.” ➤➤Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show is on Sunday, March 3, 10am-3pm at Lloyd Elsmore Park

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arlequin Musical Theatre, Howick is thrilled to be performing a local production of the well-loved theatrical brilliance that is The Sound of Music. Directed by Pauline Vella, this spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family brims over with the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical theatre stage, including My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, Edelweiss, The Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, and of course the glorious

title song The Sound of Music. In 1959 The Sound of Music debuted on Broadway, that very same year - the Harlequin Musical Theatre was established. Roll on 60 years, what a time to mark such an anniversary and celebration, by bringing this production to life with a local cast for the local community. Don’t miss out - book your tickets now and celebrate 60 years as you join the von Trapps for some of your favourite things at the Harlequin Musical Theatre. ➤➤Tickets are on sale at iticket. co.nz or call 09 361 1000.

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played well to return 37-points for 7th place. Together the pairings combined 79-points saw Shaw and Gomas as the best pairing of the day. Second best team was Clark Beach team mates Neville McSweeney and Keith Sanders (74), ahead of Pukekohe’s KJ Kim and Alan Houghton (74) in third place on a count back. Nearest the Pin competition on the Par 3 3rd and 11th holes were won by Wattle Down’s Graham Skilling and Pukekohe’s Philip Garside respectively. The next COVIC event is Round 1 of the 2019 Shield competition. It will be played at the Waiterimu Golf Club on Friday March 8.

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third. The difficulty presented by the Whitford Park course set up was reflected in the average club team score being only 196 points (32.7 per player). This was well down on last seasons 216 points (36 per player) at the Waikare course venue. Playing off a 25-handicap, it was Clarks Beach’s Owen Shaw who was on fire from the start. He opened with two net eagles and after six holes had already amassed 13-points and 21 at the turn. Although he suffered from nerves around the turn he steadied to score two more net eagles for another 21-point half and was home with 42-points. His partner Alan Gomas

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Concept designs for a new National Erebus Memorial have now been submitted to Manatu Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage, says Ministry for Culture and Heritage chief executive Bernadette Cavanagh. The six designs are available on the Ministry for Culture and Heritage website: www.mch. govt.nz/national-erebus-memorial/final-designs. “Six anonymous design teams selected in December were asked to submit concept designs,” Ms Cavanagh says.

“The designers were provided with comments from the families of the Erebus victims and given the opportunity to talk to some family members in this phase of the process. “Feedback from the families on the designs will be presented to the National Erebus Memorial Design Panel when they meet in March to evaluate the designs. The Panel will be recommending the finalist to the Prime Minister. “It’s a significant milestone and provides a real sense of the progress of this project.”

Ms Cavanagh is also pleased to announce that two Erebus family members (yet to be selected) will be joining the Design Panel in March. The 40th anniversary of the Erebus accident will be marked in November this year, with a Memorial planned to be established in early 2020. Manatu Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is leading the project. Find out more about the National Erebus Memorial on the Ministry for Culture and Heritage website.

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he gorgeous summer weather brought crowds out in droves to Howick Lions Club’s annual fun fair for families at Lloyd Elsmore Park at the weekend. For the little ones, there were plenty of rides, slides, merry-go-rounds, even a choo-choo train ride, while mums and dads had fun tasting food from some of the many different food stalls available and watched a variety of shows presented on twin stages. A special attraction was the pony rides with a mobile mini-farm, bringing exotic country animals to the city suburb. MC for the day, Phil (‘PJ’) Taylor kept the stage action rolling presentingamong the variety of acts- the Papatoetoe High School travelling kapa haka group, the ‘City of Sails Barbershop Chorus’, an award-winning allmale ensemble, and creative young dancers from the local Carter-Chan Dance Performance Centre. Howick Lions’ president Derek Miles said he was very pleased with the volunteer Lions team who gave their time and skills to plan, set up and manage this major event on his club’s project calendar. Derek also thanked the Howick families “who came along to support the Howick Lions Club and enjoy the entertaining day, and to the Auckland Fire Police Operational Support volunteers who kept their quiet look-out over us”.

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MUSIC

Elvis is in the house Voted as the ‘Best Elvis Tribute Artist of 2018’ by Lux Global Entertainment Awards, Dean Craig is one of the headliners at this year’s Annual Free Elvis in the Gardens Event being held on Sunday, March 3. Making the most of his visit to New Zealand, Dean has offered to perform a Vegas concert at Howick Club on Friday March 1, 7.30pm with all proceeds to help keep the Elvis in the Gardens event free for the more than 15,000 spectators that attend it every year. Both Elvis fans and critics in the UK and USA say that Dean’s voice and persona is the closest to Elvis that you will ever hear (most people ask if he is miming). A true showman that connects with every audience in a way that leaves them wanting more, Dean has a

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repertoire of over 600 songs so any specially requested songs, can be included for the show which makes all events special and much more personal. Brought to New Zealand by the Elvis NZ Club, Dean Craig will be performing for the first time at the Forever Elvis Show at the Howick Club.

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Music in Parks For all music buffs, here’s a treat! And it’s free! Sunday, February 24, Kiwi Anthems at Lloyd Elsmore Park from 2pm onwards. Kiwi Anthems says it all - roll back the years with a line-up of iconic Kiwi songs. They’ll transport you back to those heady, youthful times and leave you wanting more. With front man and pop-writing genius from the legendary Exponents, Jordan Luck, Jordan Luck Band plays the best of those iconic tracks we know and love, as well as a collection of recently penned and possible future stadium singalongs of tomorrow. Annie Crummer, one of our most well-known and successful sing-

ers and songwriters, has been on the scene since she was 16. Having toured with Sir Paul McCartney, K.D. Lang, Sting, Ray Charles and Michael Jackson, Annie is not to be missed! The AutoMatic80s live show features the very best of early to mid80’s New Romantic and New Wave hits, performed live, loud and pumping. Delivering smash hits ranging from Duran Duran to Blondie and Culture Club, and artists like Kate Bush and Robert Palmer. Genre: Rock, Pop, Soul. Accessibility: Very limited event mobility parking, but there is a dropoff point at event entry. Accessible toilets available.

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ave you ever wondered when approaching Howick via Wellington Street what happens in that building with the flagpole out the front on the left close to Picton Street? Many will know that Howick RSA has been a hub for returned servicemen but now things have changed in keeping with the times. “If you were to think of a tree and the trunk – the core value has always been looking after and supporting the returned servicemen. Then the tree extended its branches and now encompasses the community. “With the new name, the club is a reflection of our extended younger membership,” says Scott Adams – secretary manager. Coming up in the next few months there is plenty happen-

ing at Howick RSA. On the cards is a Murder Mystery, Neil Diamond Tribute Show, Queen Tribute Show, Grease and Rolling Stones. Scott has circled ‘The Fawlty Towers dinner show’ which will be here in early March – join Basil, Sybil and Manuel for an evening of side-splitting comedy involving you as their guest. Whether it is dancing, Indoor Bowls, Snooker, Tai Chi, Mahjong, Quiz nights for Charity that take your fancy or a wide range of live bands to suit all ages – the event calendar is buzzing with activities and events that cater to all tastes. The Stockades restaurant has been whisked up to offer a range of dishes that break away from the traditional fare of carvery – though this will still remain as a popular choice. A quick look at the day’s spe-

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cials has BBQ pulled pork, Shrimp cocktail, Stockades Beef and Bacon Burgers, Prawn, Mushroom Spinach in a creamy garlic sauce and Beef Yorkshire. Fresh salads plus shared platters are also available. Scott says that the public are more than welcome to use the restaurant, although there are stipulations with our bar, alcohol and our club license. “Memberships are available and the annual subscription starts at $82.50.” A large refurbishment is planned shortly, the club will remain open throughout with as little inconvenience as possible. “Come in and try us out. I am sure you will enjoy the experience and want to return to this friendly hub of the Howick community village,” says Scott.

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paint washing with all exterior repaints (conditions apply). “In fact, now’s a good time to plan ahead and take advantage of this special,” says Greg. And, as always before painting, Greg consults thoroughly with clients as to colour, the type of paint most suited to the job and the number of coats required. “We use all major paint brands, such as Wattyl, Dulux and Resene, and work with oil and water-based paints. We also advise on the correct sheen to use as this can make a big difference in high traffic areas, wet rooms, or where exterior walls are exposed to the worst of the elements.” All East Auckland Painting

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anuary has pointed to a twotiered real estate market continuing with 14 out of 16 regions experiencing annual increases in the median price for residential properties, including 5 new record median prices, while Auckland and Canterbury saw prices fall, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ. The national median price for residential properties increased by 5.8 per cent from $520,000 in January 2018 to $550,000 in January 2019. Prices for New Zealand excluding Auckland increased by 10.1 per cent to $473,300 up from $430,000 in January 2018. In Auckland, prices fell -2.4 per cent to $800,000 down from $820,000 in January 2018 - the lowest median price for the region since February 2016. Additionally, Canterbury saw a -0.7 per cent annual decline in median house prices from $435,000 to $431,900. This is consistent with the REINZ HPI which showed a -2.1 per cent decrease for Auckland and -0.5 per cent decrease for Canterbury. Bindi Norwell, chief executive at REINZ says: “January has pointed to a two-tier market continuing around the country with Auckland and Canterbury experiencing a slow down in price, but the rest of the country has seen strong price growth, including five regions achieving record median prices. This increase in price once again highlights how the lack of supply is continuing to push up house prices, therefore, it’s essential that as a country we address this fundamental issue sooner rather than later. “From an Auckland perspective, the median house price in January of $800,000 was the lowest we’ve seen for 35 months with falls across Franklin, Rodney, North Shore and Papakura districts during the month ranging from -0.7 per cent to -13.2 per cent. However, Auckland City, Manukau City and Waitakere City all saw annual increases of between 1.5 per cent and 9.5 per cent showing that there are pockets of growth occurring across the region. December and January usually see prices decline and then pick up again in February and March, so we’ll be watching closely to see whether this is just the usual Christmas/New Year slowdown or whether this is the start of something wider. What we can say, is that it’s too early to call this a trend

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and it’s too early to confirm whether the Auckland market has actually turned,” says Norwell. New Zealand’s third warmest January on record saw Kiwis heading to the beaches rather than to open homes meaning that the number of residential properties sold during January fell by -2.5 per cent year-on-year. During January, 4,372 homes sold, which is 112 fewer than the same time last year making it the lowest number of properties sold in 24 months. For New Zealand excluding Auckland, the number of properties sold decreased by -2.4 per cent when compared to January 2018, from 3,299 down to 3,220 – 79 fewer houses and the lowest for 24 months. In Auckland, the number of properties sold decreased by -2.8 per cent year-on-year to 1,152 and was the lowest for 2 years.

“January is normally a very quiet month in terms of real estate sales as much of New Zealand heads to the beach to unwind after Christmas. However, following a slow December, January has also been very quiet from a sales volume perspective with the number of properties sold across the country the lowest in 24 months. We’ve also had the new Anti-Money Laundering legislation apply from 1 January which has had a strong impact on the volume of sales as the market adjusts to the changes. “However, there were some areas that bucked the trend with 7 regions seeing an annual increase and Tasman and the Bay of Plenty seeing double-digit increases in the number of properties sold during January,” continues Norwell. “While we’ve had two months of lower sales volumes, as people head back to work and schools and universities open their doors for learning, the real estate market tends to pick up again and return to normal. This is something we’d expect to see again this year with no signs yet pointing to a significant, longer term decline in sales volumes,” points out Norwell.

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Our To Shine We’re celebrating outstanding success at the recent New Zealand Community Newspapers Association Awards in Rotorua. Times Media publications won a raft of honours in their categories including: Community Involvement Winner – Howick and Pakuranga Times (Save Stockade Hill Views) Best Front Page Feature/Magazine Winner – Rural Living Best Newspaper Photographer Winner – Wayne Martin – Howick and Pakuranga Times Best Feature/Lifestyle Photographer Winner – Wayne Martin – Rural Living Runner up – Wayne Martin – EastLife Best Individual Advertising Portfolio Winner – Howick and Pakuranga Times Runner Up – Botany and Ormiston Times Best Individual Advertising Portfolio/Magazines Winner – EastLife

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Three top students receive Premier Scholar accolades T

hree local students from two schools have been named as Premier Scholars following the release of the NZQA Scholarship results last week. Saint Kentigern College’s Andrew Chen and friend Daniel Mar were named as Premier Scholars while Macleans College announced Yang Fan Yun was also named a Premier Scholar. Only 11 were named nationwide. Saint Kentigern is the only school this year with two Premier Scholars. The awards recognise secondary school academic excellence of the highest order Andrew, who featured in the Times last week after achieving the maximum score in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma examinations, has also been accepted for a place at Oxford University. Whilst Andrew studied towards the IB Diploma, Daniel undertook NCEA. Both boys also sat NZQA Scholarship exams in seven subjects, remarkably gaining sholarships in all seven, with each gaining four classed at ‘outstanding’ level. However, the 14 Scholarships between them this year aren’t the sum total. Both students have punched above their weight in scholarship exams; in Andrew’s case sitting these exams since Year 11 and amassing a total of 13 Scholarships, whilst Daniel has been awarded a

Left: Andrew Chen (left), and best mate Daniel Mar; Centre: Yang Fan Yun; Right: Christopher Dirks

total of 10 Scholarships over the last two years – that’s 23 scholarships between them. In addition, Andrew was named as the Top Subject Scholar in the country for Statistics – the second time he has topped this subject! He also achieved the top possible mark of 45/45 for his IB Diploma, one of only five students in New Zealand to do so. Andrew has represented New Zealand for three years at the International Mathematics Olympiad. These two have been friends since starting Saint Kentigern, with shared interests in robotics and premier debating. Both were college prefects.

Your view Relations with China

So NZ is siding with the west against China? How foolish!! Where was the US during WWII? It wasn’t involved in instilling peace and it didn’t turn up until arrogant Japan bombed Pearl Harbour and, in its fit of revenge, the US atomic bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki – two for one – bringing about Japan’s surrender and the end of WWII. The US took over the booty that Japan stole from all the South East Asian countries that Japan wreaked havoc over. Of particular interest to the US were the results of the medical experimentation that Japan acquired when it used the Chinese in China as live human guinea pigs, just like what Hitler did to the Jews. I believe those results are used to profit the pharmaceutical companies. No western country assisted the Asean countries in their rebuilding after the war. In fact those countries continued to be colonised by the west for a while. Meanwhile China re-established itself, forgave the Japanese, worked hard and grew. However, in the recovery process, China did not just turn inward but made every effort to improve itself and gave help to those who need help without any colonising conditions. The US interfered and is still interfering with the political situations in the Middle East because of their control of oil. Japan bought the votes of the Pacific Island countries to swing the vote in the Whaling Moratorium whereas all China did was to help those underdeveloped counties

Yang Fan has a long list of academic achievements and extra-curricular participation and attainment to his name. He held a number of student leadership roles within Macleans College including house and school prefect. Yang Fan completed a number of university mathematic papers - all with A grades. In 2018 he was selected to represent New Zealand at the Biology Olympiad and travelled to Tanzania and Malawi to undertake a twoweek long research expedition. He was also selected to represent New Zealand at the International Economics Olympiad in Moscow and attained a Gold medal.

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that the world has shunned, to improve. Tell me how many western countries have bothered to assist other countries to grow, whether those countries were colonised by them or otherwise. We need friends in our lives, there’s no doubt about it. However, if your friend controls you and decides how you should live your life, what kind of friend is that? Apart from showing you up as a brainless clot, it also tells others that you can be easily manipulated and can be disposed of when convenient. Margaret Scott, Pakuranga

Thank you George and farewell It was a cold, very wet winter’s night in 1976, 8pm, when I was riding my motorcycle home around Pigeon Mountain. The street lighting was poor and the roads very wet. On that night I didn’t make it and ended up in the drain. Five minutes later George came around the same corner and saw my motorcycle on the side of the road. George found me in an open drain. He pulled me from the drain and put me in the recovery position and went to the nearest house with lights on and called an ambulance. We were both 18-years-old. What George did for me that night I’ll never forget. We have had a “couple” of beers since then. Lucky for me my motorcycle skills have improved. Thank you George Paterson 6-11957 - 2-2-2019. Cheers mate Steve, Mt Wellington

Don’t leave kids

Sunday, February 10, 2019 opposite The Fight Centre in Pakuranga Plaza came across a blue Mazda Demio with a young child left alone in its car seat. Yes, all the windows were down, however this does not, and should never justify leaving a young child alone in a car. Especially in this weather. The child did not seem distressed. That is not the point. Notified the customer service desk. Was told a security guard would be dispatched. We then left. I still find it hard to believe after all the media coverage about how stupid it is to do this, people still do. Unbelievable. No doubt the parent/parents have all the excuses to justify what they did. Graham Hansen

Queen’s English

Memo to Judy Lawry (Times, February 14, Collision discussion). Most well-read, well-spoken Kiwis still subscribe to the Oxford Dictionary, so named as it is compiled by Oxford University, therefore adheres to The Queen’s English. This also remains a preference for learning institutions, rather than Webster’s (MerriamWebster), which hails from North America, therefore contains far more “casual lingo slang”-styled Americanisms that are inappropriate for proper formal, informative, useage – as well as accuracy. We are still a part of the British Commonwealth, last time I looked, anyway! Colleen Wright, Botany Downs

He was awarded the special prize for achieving the highest mark in the entire Olympiad for the Economics section. This achievement placed Yang Fan amongst the top economics students in the world. Yang Fan is a talented student of commerce. In 2018 he was part of a team that placed 3rd at New Zealand’s Monetary Policy Challenge in Wellington, and 2nd in the National Schools Business Case Competition. Yang Fan was a cellist in the Macleans College Symphony Orchestra and Sinfonietta Orchestra and sang in the Men of Macleans Choir. He is also a talented orator and debater. In 2018 he earned the tro-

phy for overall best speaker of the Auckland region and was part of the winning team at the New Zealand Schools Debating Championships in Wellington. He is a member of the Howick Youth Council. Meanwhile, another St Kents student won NZQA recognition. Christopher Dirks was named as Top Subject Scholar for Visual Design and Communication. Christopher was only Year 11 last year when he took on the Scholarship paper more usually intended for students in Year 13. Not only did he pass as a Year 11 but he was awarded the top mark in the whole country.

OPINION

Government’s flaky KiwiBuild scheme The Government’s flagship housing policy has been flaky With from the get-go and Simeon last week we saw it completely crumble. Brown Housing Minister Phil Twyford finally admitted KiwiBuild is not all it’s cracked up to be and he’s not going to reach his target of 1000 homes built in the first year. According to the Prime Minister, we shouldn’t measure the progress of KiwiBuild at all and just trust that there will miraculously be 100,000 homes ready to go in 10 years’ time. This is from the same Prime Minister who last week said “what gets measured gets done”. Clearly that’s only when it suits them because they’ve also dropped the health and Better Public Services targets, which measured progress across the public service and ensured the Government was accountable for the services they delivered to New Zealanders. Labour first proposed KiwiBuild in 2012. But halfway through their term they’ve only delivered 47 houses, while the whole policy seems to change from week to week. The Government created an expectation New Zealanders were going to get access to a significantly subsidised first home, but that’s not happening. Not only are they struggling to build the houses, the finished product is too expensive. The Labour Party spent years in Opposition talking about its solution to New Zealand’s housing woes. We’re not denying that there was a problem – under National we were in the middle of a record residential

building boom but we know we should have done more. The difference is that they misled New Zealanders by falsely claiming to have a magic bullet. In what’s become a trend from this Government, KiwiBuild simply isn’t living up to the promises they made to New Zealanders. They’re all talk. KiwiBuild isn’t delivering the types of homes Kiwis want and that’s why we’ve seen such a woeful uptake. What is the point in delivering houses for first home buyers, if first home buyers don’t want them? The Labour Party campaigned on delivering 100,000 homes in 10 years, but they can’t even deliver 1000 in one year. It doesn’t take a genius to know the math doesn’t stack up. KiwiBuild needs to go, and Mr Twyford should set the Resource Management Act (RMA) in his sights. In Opposition, Labour campaigned against sensible RMA reform, but New Zealand desperately needs a bold solution to a law that has proven to be a planning nightmare, and KiwiBuild isn’t helping to solve that issue. National will this year put forward a thorough proposal to reform the RMA, which will allow us to get on and build the houses New Zealanders need. The issues with KiwiBuild are more systemic than teething. New Zealanders want to see real change and a plan that will actually deliver what New Zealand needs – more houses. Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga

Simeon SAYS

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➤ Community notices

music

Big summer music begins T

he New Zealand Symphony Orchestra celebrates summer with performances of four uplifting and unforgettable classical works for its biggest tour in 2019. Classical Journey, in association with Ryman Healthcare, will be performed in nine centres from Kerikeri to Blenheim in February. Led by NZSO associate conductor Hamish McKeich Classical Journey features works by orchestral greats Rossini, Haydn, Prokofiev, and Brahms, written during or inspired by the classical period, 1730-1820 “I’m excited to tour this programme around the country with the Orchestra. This is bright and cheerful music for summer which will appeal to both regular concert-goers and those hungry to experience the NZSO for the first time. They won’t go away disappointed,” says McKeich. Classical Journey opens with Italian composer Rossini’s intoxicating overture to his opera L’Italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers), which McKeich says is the perfect complement to the works which follow from Haydn, Prokofiev and Brahms. “Haydn is the father of the symphony and his Symphony No. 104 London, the last symphony he wrote, has influenced many composers. He’s inventive and he moves from one interesting idea to the next. He was always taking risks. It’s witty and wonderful music.” Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 Classical Symphony, which premiered in

U3A Ormiston

U3A Ormiston next meets on Thursday February 28th at 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphys Road. Our speaker will be Sophie Spencer from the Auckland City Mission, who will describe the services offered by the Mission to support Aucklanders in need. A thoroughly worthy cause about which most of us know little. All welcome, free admission, morning tea provided. Come along and find out what U3A is all about. Contact Mike Lowe 279 3956.

Hamish McKeich

Rotary’s River Carnival 1918, is one of his most popular works. Prokofiev wrote it the style of Haydn more than 120 years after the London symphony. “Prokofiev’s First Symphony is brilliant and equally inventive. While inspired by Haydn, it’s distinctly Prokofiev and full of beautiful lyrical melodies.” Classical Journey closes with Brahms’ moving Variations on a Theme by Haydn. The composer based his eight variations and a captivating finale on what at the time was believed to be a chorale theme attributed to Haydn. While modern scholars now believe Haydn wasn’t the original composer, it has become one of Brahms’ most admired works. “Brahms doesn’t copy Haydn so much as turn it into a Brahms’ piece. Each variation has its own character, and all based on that one theme. It’s a stunning composition,” says McKeich.

Rotary Community River Carnival from 11am to 3pm, Sunday February 24, Bramley Drive Reserve, Bramley Drive Pakuranga. There is plenty of entertainment and food for everyone. Pony rides, candy floss, electric cars, face painting, bouncy castle, deep sea adventure, clown show, Howick Brass, musical entertainment and face painting. Organised by Rotary Club of Pakuranga and the Howick Local Board, come enjoy a picnic by the beach.

Health talk

Dr Marcus from Botany Doctor will share his professional knowledge about the Keto (Ketogenic) Diet and how it can affect your health and wellbeing. His talk “How diet can change your general health” will be held at Botany Library, February 26 from 12:151:15 pm. To register, email botany. library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Learn to Dance

Beginners class. Monday nights 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Glenhouse Hall, Glenside Avenue, Pakuranga. Come and enjoy a selection of Ballroom and Latin dance favourites, with the Howick Round Dance Club. Phone Sheryll on 626 6221 or Lesley on 021 166 6988 for more information.

Howick Village Hop

Are you ready for a summer party? Get your vintage on and join us at Picton Street for our Summer Party on Saturday March 9 from 8.30am-2pm. Rock’n’roll, classic cars and caravans, hot rods, motor bikes, entertainment, pub brunches, markets food stalls and spot prizes at the Howick Village Hop.

Bible seminar

The Bible Seminar Series – Getting to know the Bible better begins on the February 27 for 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings at Christadelphian Hall, 51 Dale Crescent, Pakuranga at 7.30pm. In this Seminar, you will learn how to start reading the Bible for yourself, so its ancient message is exciting and very relevant to today. Light refreshments will be served. No charge.

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 for more information.

Movies in the Park

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 February 22, Barry Curtis Park. Family activities from 6.20pm. Movie starts at sunset (approximately 8.25pm). Movie run time 1hr 51mins. 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.

English classes

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

Howick RSA Women’s Section The Howick RSA Women’s Section is meeting on Friday February 22 at 10am at the clubrooms, 25 Wellington St. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, entertainment and a cuppa. Bring your money for the raffles and trading table. Donations of baked goods, fresh veggies, plant cuttings would be appreciated. For more info, phone Margaret Jones on 027 534 4157 or 534 4157. This is a free community noticeboard for non-profit groups. Please email notices to bot@times.co.nz. While every effort is made to run the notices, volume and space restrictions may mean events may not run. Where publication of a notice is time-critical, groups should consider paying for a classified advertisement to ensure placement.

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HPCC suffer first defeat ■■By Jim Allnatt On Saturday the Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premier Men were on top of the world with a wellearned outright win over Parnell at Shore Rd propelling the side into the lead in the Hedley Howarth Two Day Major Championship. On Sunday Parnell returned the favour by knocking the local lads out of the Jeff Crowe Limited Overs Competition in the major semi-final. This was the first defeat that Howick Pakuranga have suffered all season. Parnell batted first in the twoday match and compiled a very slow 178 on the first day. Danru Ferns 4/57 and Matt McEwan 3/53 were the main wicket takers but all the bowlers were on point. At the end of day one the Alpacas were 55/1 and looking likely with Dan Young and Andrew Morrison at the wicket. Howick batted until just after

lunch on day two declaring as soon as it had a first innings lead and a batting bonus point. Dan Young was unbeaten on 90, Morrison scored 40 and Barnard was 40*. This opened the match right up and Parnell accepted the challenge scoring 224/5 off 28 overs before setting Howick 223 to win in 35 overs at 6.5 runs an over. The Howick lads were always going to accept this challenge and, after an early setback, had scored 91 when Morrison was dismissed. Bill Walsh continued to play the captain’s role anchoring the innings and by the time he was dismissed in the 26th over he had scored 66 and with the score at 165/3 had seen that Howick had worked its way into a position to close the match out. Barnard hit two fours in the 34th over to clinch victory and finished on 78* off 54 balls. He received support from Dale Phil-

lips and David Winn who both scored at better than a run ball. This sets the side up for the next match against second placed Suburbs New Lynn in an encounter that may decide the fate of the Hedley Howarth Competition. Sunday’s match in the One Day semi-final did not go well for the Alpacas. A fired-up Parnell XI batted first and compiled a very useful 263/8 with Aces Chapman 52 and Somerville 23 among those batsmen who scored well. MacEwan 3/43, Donovan Grobbelaar 2/11 and Mitchell McClenaghan 2/45 bowled well. Howick lost too many early wickets against a fired-up Parnell attack and was never really allowed into the match. Blackcap Will Somerville came on later in the innings and returned the outstanding figures of 6/10. In the end, Parnell ran out clear and deserving winners.

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LEARN TO DANCE Come join us! Mondays 7:30 - 9:30pm Beginners classes commence 4th March

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To be held at The Pakuranga Christadelphian Hall, 51 Dale Crescent, Pakuranga. The seminar will be run over six weeks on consecutive Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm. The Bible is a book that many people find hard to read. It can be confusing, boring or simply overwhelming. In this course, you will learn how to start reading the Bible for yourself, so its ancient message is exciting and very relevant to today. The goal is to help you understand the Bible as a message from God. A workbook will be provided. To attend simply register on the following email address; pakurangachristadel@gmail.com with your name. ALL WELCOME. Light refreshments will be served. No Collection. DY266270

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As the first point of contact for our patients you will have exceptional communication skills, be able to work effectively under pressure while being patient focused and have a caring and professional manner. Experience with practice management software will be an advantage but training will be provided, so it is not essential. We are a well established General Practice with 7 Doctors and we are a teaching practice. Onsite we have psychology and audiology clinics. Our ideal person is warm and friendly and someone keen to commit to a long term position. This is a part time position - 18-20 hours per week, and shared cover when other staff members away. Successful candidates will be - well presented - have experience in a similar role - friendly, proactive, energetic, have a positive attitude, and finish tasks set - able to work well in a team environment - have an excellent phone manner - have a degree of flexibility re covering for others during holidays and sick leave If you think you are the right person for this role please send your CV to Bronwyn Mansfield, bronwyn@highlandpark.co.nz Applications close 3rd March 2019

HAIRSTYLIST Required Urgently East Tamaki Must have 5 years experience in colour, cut and chemical. Contact Lena 021 248 6554

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

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Gardener/GroUndsman This is a permanent, part-time, term time only position. Hours of work are 30 hours per week. We require a Gardener/Groundsman to join our Property team who is energetic and enthusiastic. The candidate must be honest, hardworking and take pride in ensuring the school grounds are maintained to the highest possible standards. In addition, practical skills with an aptitude for garden maintenance and knowledge of native planting is required. Good physical fitness is also important as there is some heavy lifting required. This position will report and support the Senior Custodian. Applicants for this position must have New Zealand Residency and a clean driver’s license. Key responsibilities include:  Gardens and grounds care  Maintain safe work practices by complying with OSH and Health & Safety and Grow Safe requirements  Assist with management and documentation of hazards  Maintains a programmed schedule of watering & weeding control  Replacement planting is maintained  Storm water drainage infrastructure is kept in good working order  Removal of litter in gardens  All gardening equipment is maintained to a high standard and serviced regularly  Assist with furniture moving as required.

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

HBH runs a very successful Day Programme for the elderly that live in the community, and provides transport to and from the facility for the attendees. We require a driver for 2 hours in the morning, and a further 2 hours for the return trip in the afternoon. Please note hours may vary due to loading and traffic. The successful person will require a ‘P’ endorsement on their licence, be empathetic to our elderly clients and be reliable and presentable.

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John Russell Schoolwear has an exciting new position available for a retail superstar! The role is full time: 6 days a week Monday to Friday 9am5.30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. The applicant must be available for work during all School Holidays. Experience is not essential, as full training will be given. Could suit a school leaver. If this sounds like you please call us on 09-534 9373 or drop your CV into our shop at 9 Moore Street, Howick. Only applicants who have been short listed will be contacted. Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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football

Big year ahead for BBAFC ■■By Andy Pullar

his year is shaping up to be a very exciting year of football at Bucklands Beach AFC. The Men’s First team will compete in the NRFL Division One competition for the first time in the club’s history. Newly appointed coach Rudy Mozr is champing at the bit and working hard to get the boys ready for the new season. In addition to this, our Women’s First team will compete in AFF Division One, again the highest level in the club’s history. Coach Joanna Watkinson is equally as excited with the challenge and is looking forward to the season ahead. New appointed Director of Football Sander Waterland has been working very hard in the off season and has secured a team of fantastic coaches to develop our youth and to take the club forward. This season it is an AFF stipulation that all coaches have the correct qualifications for the top grades. All BBAFC AFF youth teams, boys and girls, from 9th grade to 17th grade will have a suitably qualified coach to further develop their football skills and knowledge. Our coaching line-up makes for some impressive reading. Rudy Mozr, originally from the Czech Republic, has a UEFA A Licence making him one of the highest qualified coaches in the competition. Rudy also has a strong desire to work with the youth players at BBAFC and demonstrate that there is a clear pathway from youth to senior football. Rudy will be ably assisted by Babek Shahbazpour, who holds

Above: Youth and Academy coaches, left to right, Roushan Johnson (13th Conference, Academy), Sander Waterland (Director of Football, 13th Metro), Neil Chandler (17th Metro assistant coach), Charlie Hunn (10th Premier, 14th Metro, 17th Metro), Dylan Manickum (Academy Coach), Caleb Ward (9th Premier, 15th Conference); Below, left: Women’s coaches, left to right - Joanna Watkinson (Womens First Team and 16th Girls coach), Emily Gillion (14th Girls Premier coach); Below, right: Senior coaches, left to right, Josh Dobson (Reserves Head Coach), Rudy Mozr (First Head Coach), Babek Shahbazpour (First Assistant Coach). Photos supplied

a JL3 licence and will also coach the club’s 12th grade Premier team. Josh Dobson, who has recently been on his C Licence course, is back as the Men’s Reserve team coach and will look to build on last year’s support of the first team. Veteran Wayne Mackenzie returns to take the reins

of the U19 men. Sander Waterland, our Director of Football, will take the 13th grade Metro team, his second season with this group. Sander has a UEFA B licence and will lace up his boots for the First Team. A club favourite, Charlie Hunn, will be kept very busy this season coach-

ing the 10th grade boys team, 14th Metro, and 17th Metro teams. Charlie has his JL3 and C Licence, making him one of the highest qualified coaches at the club. There are also rumours that he’ll be putting the boots on himself! Gareth Martin, JL3, returns to the

club coaching the 11th grade Premier team. Caleb Ward is new to the club and is an AFF coach, he has his JL3 and C Licence and will coach the boys 9th grade and 15th grade teams. In the girls’ space, Joanna Watkinson, C Licence, will take the Women’s First team and the 16th grade girls Premier team. Emily Gillion, fresh from her stint in the AFF Futsal team, will take the 14th grade Girls Premier team. Emily has also recently been on her C Licence course. Rounding off the coaching panel is Dylan Manickum who coaches in our Youth Academy. Dylan plays for Auckland City and is the all time top goal scorer for the Futsal Whites. Not only are these coaches of a high calibre but they are also great role models for our youth. Almost all our coaches have teaching degrees or sport and recreation degrees which helps the coaching. We are confident that we have assembled a fantastic, qualified, coaching team that the club is very proud of. As always, the cornerstone of our club is built on the fantastic base of volunteers that we have at BBAFC. With over 60 in-house teams and 40 youth teams, we rely heavily on our volunteer coaches to get our kids out on the field and playing football. ➤➤2019 promises to be an exciting one for BBAFC, if you want to be part of it, jump on www.bbafc.org.nz, facebook. com/bbafc1976 or email chairman@bbafc.org.nz for further information. ➤➤Andy Pullar is Bucklands Beach AFC President

opinion

Blues have genuine talent Don’t blame young Harry Plummer for missing a conversion and a penalty which would have saved the Blues from their 24-22 Super Rugby loss to the champion Crusaders at Eden Park on Saturday. Instead blame new captain Patrick Tuipulotu for not ordering Atere Black to take some easy shots much earlier in what otherwise was an encouraging start for the home side. Against a team of the Crusaders’ vast talent you must take any gift offered, just as Handre Pollard did when his boot contributed 20 points for the Bulls in their 40-3 win against the hapless Stormers. Hopefully it’s a lesson powerful lock Tuipulotu will learn from because, at long last, the Blues have a side capable of causing all-comers a tough time. However discipline will need to sharpen after conceding two penalty tries against the champions. Particularly impressive were No 8 Akira Ioane and raw-boned blindside flanker Tom Robinson who has the mongrel factor that made the late Jerry Collins and Jerome Kaino such menacing bone-crushers. Under the guidance of forward coach Tom Coventry, the supremely gifted Ioane appears to be lifting his work rate to complement his enor-

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mous attacking talent. With co-captain Blake Gibson and new All Black Dalton Papalii vying for the No 6 starting berth, the Blues loose forwards are blessed with depth. At 1.98m and 110kg, fiery Northlander Robinson can also play lock and there is plenty of power in a scrum that can call on All Blacks Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Tuipulotu. There was plenty of interest in 36-year-old Ma’a Nonu’s return after three years playing in France and he didn’t disappoint, tackling fiercely and making smart offloads. However he failed to make the outside breaks his 21-year-old, faster, talented marker Braydon Ennor did. A former St Kentigern College student, Ennor is yet another player who escaped the Blues’ net to thrive in Crusaders territory. Normally a wing, he could return to that position when the Crusaders

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combine All Blacks Ryan Crotty and Jack Goodhew in midfield. While replacement halfback and former skipper Augustine Pulu scored a good try, he failed to take the smart options of Jonathan Ruru who, along with second-five TJ Faiane (Pakuranga United Rugby Club and ex-St Kents), was a star performer for Auckland’s Mitre 10 premiership champion team. All five New Zealand teams featured in tight games with the Highlanders edging the Chiefs 30-27and the Hurricanes pipping the Waratahs 20-19. rise 9:28pm Set 8:15am 9:34am 10:03pm

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With a sprained ankle preventing Damian McKenzie from playing, Counties midfielder Orbyn Leger slotted into first-five admirably for the Chiefs, as did Josh Ioane for the Highlanders. However the best back in the Hamilton clash was heady Chiefs second-five Anton Lienert-Brown who side-stepped defenders and made some glorious offloads. Having scored a double in his debut for the Chiefs, left wing Etene Nanai-Seturo looked a class act. With Ardie Savea’s second try disallowed because of Du’Plessis Kirifi’s

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forearm to Michael Hooper’s head, Kirifi made amends with a storming Hurricanes try that sealed the Waratahs’ fate. On Friday the Highlanders host the much-improved Rebels while the Crusaders are at home to the Hurricanes on Saturday night when the Chiefs face the Brumbies in Canberra. On Sunday the Blues should record their first win of the season when tackling the Sharks in Durban. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

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Classy Johnstone shines C

larke Johnstone’s golden form has continued, this time at the Brookby Showjumping 2019 where he and his horses Quainton Labyrinth and Dolly Blue bagged two quinellas at the recent weekend show. He and the 11-year-old Quainton Labyrinth were the only combination of 17 starters in the Equissage Horse Grand Prix to come home all clear in the opening round of the Donella Still-designed course, to take the honours. Eight-year-old Dolly Blue in just her third Grand Prix start, had a single rail to fill second place. Clarke was rapt with his horses. A very difficult treble combination proved the undoing of many, with just Clarke and Quainton Labyrinth and one other combination, the only ones to leave it all up. Clarke had three in the class and says he’d hoped for a winning result. Quainton Labyrinth had another Grand Prix just two weeks prior to this meet at Taranaki. “All my horses were on great form at the show and they are all going really well,” he said. His quinella in the 1.3m-1.4m had Dolly Blue take the win and Quainton Labyrinth second. Clarke has had Dolly Blue since she was just five and he continues to be impressed by the showy mare. “She is just a baby at this level but

Above, Natalie Fromont; top right, Sav Sterling; bottom right, Katja Kershaw on Vivicity. Times photos Wayne Martin

very impressive. I do think she is more of a jumper but I am considering whether I give her an eventing start to see what she thinks.” It was the first time Clarke has competed at Brookby Showjumping, which is held at the Papatoetoe Pony Club in Brookby. This was the first major show on their new arena and attracted around 400 combinations. To top off his good weekend, his groom Madison Crowe was first and third in the Dunstan Horsefeeds and EquiFibre Pro-Amateur Rider Series

aboard Lucius GNZ and Waitangi Pinterest respectively. “All in all, it was a very satisfying show,” said Clarke. Tyla Hackett (Auckland) and The Dreamer were the victors in the Country TV Pony Grand Prix. Just two of 12 combinations came through to the jump-off where both Tyla and Emma Watson (Morrinsville) aboard Maddox Fun House were double clear but Tyla’s 30.4 second effort triumphed over Emma’s 32.92. ➤ Courtesy Equestrian Sports New Zealand

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Results –

■ Equissage Horse Grand Prix: Clarke Johnstone (Matangi) Quainton Labyrinth 1, Clarke Johnstone (Matangi) Dolly Blue 2, Annabel Francis (Taupo) Carado GHP 3, William Willis (Karaka) Dollar Roll MS 4, Drew Carson (Putaruru) Winston V Driene 5, Lucy Olphert (Tauranga) Eve Saint Laurent 6. ■ Country TV Pony Grand Prix: Tyla Hackett (Auckland) The Dreamer 1, Emma Watson (Morrinsville) Maddox Fun House 2, Brooke Hawthorne (Cambridge) Easy As 3, Sophia Hall (Karaka) TCG Centadel 4, Aoife Brennan (Cambridge) Galaxy Samurai 5, Rylee Sheehan (Te Aroha) Tony the Pony 6. ■ FMG Young Rider Series: Oliver Croucher (Cambridge) Waitangi Surf 1, Sarah West (Matamata) Oaks Centurian 2, Annabel Francis (Taupo) Cherokee NZPH 3, Emily Hayward (Te Awamutu) Yandoo Lady Gold 4, Libby James (Cambridge) CoDicea 5, Sophie Littlewood (Auckland) PeakWood Quiz GNZ 6. ■ Dunstan Horsefeeds and EquiFibre Junior Rider Series: Tyla Hackett (Auckland) George Jetson 1, Sarah West (Matamata) LC Talent 2, Laoise McCarthy (Tauranga) Zabambi 3, Emma-Kate Wilson (Hamilton) Bjorking 4, Ally Carson (Putaruru) Whiorau Ritchie 5, Jessica Collinson (Clevedon) Bunny Hop 6. ■ Hinterland Amateur Rider Series: Aleisha Collett (Waikato) Mi Focus 1, Candice Fox (Auckland) SJ Duesenberg 2, Kristine Leonard (Whangarei) Annies Lane 3, Taryn Skelton-Kyd (Auckland) BMW Numero Uno 4, Shelley Bridgeman (Auckland) Oaks Venetta 5, Fleur Butler (Katikati) Matawero Luciano 6. ■ Dunstan Horsefeeds and EquiFibre Pro-Amateur Rider Series: Madison Crowe (Hamilton) Lucius GNZ 1, India Causebrook (Pukekohe) Westminster Park 2, Madison Crowe (Hamilton) Waitangi Pinterest 3, Samantha Peters (Cambridge) Ipso Facto 4, Kirsten Worker (Clevedon) Melanies Choice 5, Kylie McCambridge (Cambridge) Chicago 6. ■ East Coast Performance Horses Five-Year-Old Series: Samantha Peters (Cambridge) Centamental and Jaime Campbell (Cambridge) Casanova Xtreme =1.

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

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