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he release of the Labour Government’s first budget last week has disappointed many after the education sector didn’t receive the cash injection it had hoped for.

Budget 2018 allocated nearly $2.billion to the struggling school system, which will go towards new teachers, new classrooms and a big boost to learning support.

There is $394 million set aside to fund new schools and around 200 new classrooms to cater for population growth, which is expected to reach more than 17,000 additional students by 2020.

And $370m has been allocated to fund 1500 new teacher positions by 2021, which is $70m more than National funded.

However Mike Williams, Pakuranga College principal and president of the Secondary Principals Association of New

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to hear the aim is to reach a police-to-population ratio of 1:470 by 2020.

“We have always made it very clear to the [Police] minister that staffing issues top the list of concerns our mem-

bers have, and we are pleased our voice has been heard.” ➤➤To find out more about the Budget go to https://treasury.govt.nz/ publications/budgets/ budget-2018

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extended to 13-year-olds and cheaper doctor visits for more than 500,000 people.

Community midwives also received funding.

Housing was also given priority with a total of $3.8b allocated for building 6400 more state houses over the next four years and $170m was allocated for emergency housing.

The New Zealand Police also received substantial funding of $300m for 920 more police officers and 240 support staff.

“We are looking forward to having the budget to enable additional police staff to be recruited to help keep our community safe,” says Counties Manukau Police inspector Wendy Spiller.

“Obviously, we are very keen to have members of our local community join NZ Police so police reflect the community that they serve.”

Police Association vicepresident Craig Tickelpenny says the association is pleased

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Zealand, says he is a little disappointed with the budget’s allocation to the education sector.

“The extra classrooms and teachers are nothing more than roll growth. The 1.6 per cent increase to the [Operational Funding Grant] is just in line with inflation and not moving forward,” he says.

Williamson says the extra money for learning support is in decile four schools and there is very little in it for schools in general.

“At best we are not moving backwards,” he says.

“The big issue however that still remains unresolved is teacher supply and workload which may be addressed in future collective contract negotiations,” Williams says.

The health sector was one of the greatest winners in Budget 2018 and will receive a $3.2b injection over four years to fund DHBs, elective surgeries and hospital upgrades and rebuilds.

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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff welcomes steps to address Auckland’s and New Zealand’s social and infrastructure deficit in this year’s Budget.

High population growth has put Auckland, in particular, under real pressure, with congestion, housing shortages and high living costs impacting on low-income households.

“We look forward to a fair share of the boost to education and health funding in this year’s Budget going towards Auckland’s schools and hospitals, both of which are under pressure from population growth,” said Mr Goff.

“Auckland’s population has been growing by more than 45,000 people a year; the size

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of Tauranga every three years.

“For too long, we’ve missed out on the level of investment from central government required to meet our critical infrastructure needs.

“We’re pleased to see the Government’s plan to build 1600 new state houses a year and 10,000 more affordable homes. We look forward to

working with the Government to get more Aucklanders into warm, safe, dry homes.

“A boost in support for low-income families will help ensure all Aucklanders can share in our city’s prosperity.

“We also welcome the extra $4.6 billion of new government spending to go towards critical transport infrastructure in Auckland, agreed as part of the Auckland Transport Alignment Project.

“This represents the biggest ever single increase in funding for Auckland’s transport system, reflecting the scale of the city’s needs.

“Anyone who lives in or visits Auckland will know the extent of the city’s congestion issues.

Enabling people to get out of their cars and into rapid, reliable, affordable public transport is critical to unclogging our roads, and is necessary to tackle the more than $1.3 billion in productivity losses to New Zealand caused by Auckland’s gridlock.

“Confirmation of the Government’s $100 million towards America’s Cup 2021 will help ensure we create a vibrant event and lasting legacy for the city.

“When Auckland does well, New Zealand does well. I look forward to continuing to work with the Government to ensure that New Zealand’s international city is world-class,” said Mr Goff.

Budget 2018

MP’s weigh in on Labour’s first Budget The Government’s first Budget came out last week and the Times reached out to our local MP’s Simeon Brown and Jami-Lee Ross to see what they thought of where money has been allocated.

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otany MP Jami-Lee Ross and Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown say the Government’s first budget breaks a few promises Labour made on the campaign trail.

“We aren’t surprised by the Budget that was delivered today (May 17),” Ross says.

“The spending priorities are very different from what locals in east Auckland would expect.”

The normal “sweet spots” for a Labour Government are health and education, he says.

“What we have seen though are broken promises in the health sector around the Labour Party’s promises on universally reducing the cost of

doctors’ visits and on funding increases.

“Labour is providing less of a funding increase than National did last year.”

Ross says in education the flagship policy of fees-free education has done nothing to lift tertiary education attendance and fewer students are projected to take up tertiary education in the next year.

“Budgets are about prioritising spending. While the likes of an almost $1 billion for diplomats has managed to make the cut, other key areas have not.”

Ross believes the country hoped for more, and will be disappointed.

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown says the Budget 2018 is one of more tax, more borrowing and more spending, with little regard for economic growth or hard-working New Zealanders.

“Budget 2018 is full of broken promises and is a real slap in the face for middle class families in Pakuranga who are working hard, paying tax, and trying to get ahead.

“Not only will they be missing out on National’s legislated tax changes, they will be receiving less Government services while paying more tax,” he says.

Brown says the budget fails to deliver on several campaign

promises such as no universal cheaper doctor’s visits, fewer extra police than the 1800 they said they would deliver, and a health budget that commits less money than National did last year.

“Middle-income families in Pakuranga will be left hurting from this Budget, and those struggling to survive will now find it even harder,” he says, referring to tax increases that are set for later this year.

“This is simply the same old Labour – throw money at the problem and hope it goes away, with no thought for the future or on delivering actual results for all New Zealanders.”

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t’s hard to tell that Taffy Muyambo, a vibrant bundle of energy, suffered from depression and tried to end her life twice Now she shares her story and reveals the reason why she wants to host a Pink Ribbon Party for her friend Natalie Smith (Nat).

Taffy says she was struggling to come to terms with living till she met women suffering from breast cancer desperately fighting to live for their children and young families.

“Coming from Zimbabwe, I hadn’t heard of breast cancer cases until fairly recently. I was shocked and blown away by the number of cases that affect women in New Zealand,” says the 36-year-old Botany resident.

“Their stories took the focus off my pain. It struck me that here I am trying to give up my life, when there are women who would do anything to live.”

Taffy says that she met Nat, a mother-of-three, at a local school where both their daughters study and they immediately connected.

“Life is hard and I was going through some bad stuff when Nat casually mentioned that she is a cancer survivor. I asked her to take me through her journey and asked her how she coped. Her inspirational story gave me hope,”

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All weather sports ground cost Elim $1m Taffy says that she struggled to live while Natalie fought desperately to live.

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she admits.

“Nat’s strength pushed me to do something positive and more meaningful.

“I decided to focus my energies on the suffering of others as a way to appreciate my life and as a way of understanding that there is always someone worse off than me.

“For me, this is the moment everything changed. This year, one of my resolutions was to get up and do some good.”

Talking about her disbelief and being in a haze when she was first diagnosed with Spindle cell carcinoma, cancer survivor Nat says that she is very grateful to get a new lease of life.

“The hardest thing was that I had an 18-month-old baby. And while I used to get really tired and sick at times, the beauty of it was

that he didn’t realise what I was going through.

“I was worried that if I didn’t make it, he wouldn’t remember my voice or have any memories of me apart from photograph and video,” says Nat. It was with her husband’s support and three of her friends “who were like a rock” that she not only recovered but also had two children after her fight with cancer.

The Pink Ribbon Party will have Nat share her story. A breast care nurse at Manukau SuperClinc will also talk about self examination, signs and symptoms and treatment. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly towards breast cancer research and treatment. ➤➤Pink Ribbon Party at Ormiston Cafe on Saturday June 2, 3pm onwards.

■■By Farida Master Primary and intermediary school students of Elim Christian College, Golflands campus had waited for three terms for the moment.

The official opening of the purpose built all weather sports field at the cost of $1m was a moment to celebrate with wild abandon.

Once the ribbon cutting of the 5500 m², artificial turf sports ground was done on Friday afternoon by senior pastor of Elim Christian College Luke Brough and youngest student in the school Rocky Green, children ran onto the field with wild abandon.

Parents, teachers, members of the PTA and Board of trustees were all there to celebrate the significant moment.

Principal Murray Burton said it was yet another milestone in the scheme of things. “We now have an international Olympic size hockey field that also accommodates a soccer field, netball, tennis and a running track as well as

long jump pit. There is enough room for a spectator stand for parents.”

Pointing to the construction work he says, “Our new building will also have a long veranda facing the sports ground which will give the parents and opportunity to watch the matches.”

Mr Burton says he is proud of the flagship campus which will soon have Years 1-10. “Right now, we have Years 1-6 on this well designed campus but soon Years 7-10 will move in—once the new building is ready.”

The two-storied, state-of-the-art building overlooking the campus is environmentally-friendly and will be completed around August.

Now with three campuses—Golflands Drive, Botany Road and a new campus in Mt Albert, Mr Burton finds himself spending time between the three schools.

To avoid traffic problems the college will have three exits at Simon Owen Place, Montecito Place and Golflands Drive.

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‘Our market connects us’ ■ BY FARIDA MASTER

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t started with Solary Ha wanting to teach her daughter work ethics.

“I wanted my daughter to learn the value of money,” says Solary, a resident of Ormiston who took the initiative of starting the Ormiston Family Market which now has around 40 to 50 stalls.

Held on the fourth Saturday of every month at Ormiston Primary School, Solary says that it’s lovely to see kids and their grandparents selling bespoke toys and books along with local businesses and not-for-profit organisations as well as craft stalls making their presence felt.

“This market is unique because young people can sell as well, and it brings people together in an area where they hardly know each other.

“Our community market is focussed on connecting people in a new neighbourhood and it’s great to have locals walk down to the market with their families and spend their morning there.

“We often have a free fitness and dance jam session, a free Zumba session, lolly scramble or a bouncy castle for kids. The family market is also a good opportunity to introduce small businesses to each other.”

The first Ormiston Family Market was held in December last year, and there have been three held since with the fourth one to be hosted on May 26.

Talking about the indoor-outdoor flow of the market the Human Resources professional says: “There is a lovely sustainable playground right outside.

Left, stall holder Meghan makes Rimu candle and pen holders and door stoppers to sell at the family market; right, Solary with son Lucas at the Ormiston Family Market that she initiated.

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“While most of the stalls are inside, due to the weather conditions, all food stalls are outside.

“So when it’s a nice day we try to have tables and chairs and beanbags outside and have a musician to entertain, but it’s all weather-dependant,” she says.

And while the community is thrilled to have the vibrancy of a new family market in its midst, many are disappointed to hear that the markets will be held only until August.

“I have instructions to only have six markets a year so I will stick to that.

Unless, of course, the community gets together and pushes for resource consent. I am more than happy to continue,” she says. ➤ Ormiston Family Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at Ormiston Primary School.

The next one will be hosted on Saturday, May 26.

James Dowding, manager Resource Consent South, Auckland Council says: “Back in 2013, the organiser of the market enquired about setting up a community market at the school ground on Saturday.

“They did not wish to go through the resource consent process.

Instead they relied on the ‘Temporary Activity’ provision to get the market up and running.

Under the ‘Temporary Activity’ provision of the then Manukau City Council Operative District Plan, temporary activities were permitted in all zones provided they: Did not exceed a duration of six days in any calendar year Did not operate outside the hours of 7am-10pm; and Did not involve the assembly of more than 500 people.

Budgets are about priorities Every year the Government announces how it plans on spending the money given to it by taxpayers. Collectively, we spend billions on our healthcare, education, transport and social service systems and it’s important that we are always ensuring that the money we are investing in these systems is providing a positive social outcome.

Following the financial crisis, earthquakes in Christchurch and Kaikoura, and the Rena, one of the biggest problems facing New Zealand over the past nine years was ensuring we got our economy growing again. The National Government sought to target spending to key problem areas and ensure that the Government was implementing policies that helped New Zealander’s to get ahead, find jobs and grow their incomes.

Last week, the Ardern-Peters Government released their own Budget and it showed that the policies of the last nine years were working for New Zealand.

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the surpluses in the Government books.

This means that the Government has plenty of money available to them to invest in New Zealand and build on the work of the previous Government. Instead, we saw a budget with higher debt, increased costs and broken promises.

We saw big increases in funding for diplomats and bribes for university students prioritised over increased pay for teachers. We also saw increased funding for foreign aid but cuts to funding for Maori and new tax breaks for racehorses but increased taxes on hardworking New Zealanders.

Those priorities stand in stark contrast to the ambitious vision National had for New Zealand. We were committed to increasing investment in our social services as well as ensuring taxes and living costs stayed low. We could achieve this through the sound management of the economy over the last nine years and the priorities we set ourselves as a Government. ➤ Jami-Lee Ross is MP for Botany

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here do you really come from’? Most migrants can identify with the question that has been asked innumerable times.

Gemishka Chetty, a South African Indian and photographer/videographer used her passion for capturing humans behind a camera in a way that depicts the internal conflict migrants face with their identities and a sense of belonging to their country of origin and the country they now call home.

A part of the Arts Out East Festival running until May 26, Gemishka says that her photography exhibition at the Pakuranga Library portrays the underlying tones of racism that questions identities.

“The exhibition also proudly celePhotographer Gemishka (left) with her muse Aiwa at the Pakuranga Library.

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brates the multicultural background that makes up the rich DNA of Auckland,” she says.

“It was not only me but also my friends and strangers I’ve met who felt the same way about our culture and identity as migrants living in New Zealand,” says the young artist who writes and performs poetry that reflects stories of personal conflict with her identity.

“I chose photography to express this strong theme for others to see and relate their own stories.

“My personal journey with my identity has lead me to reclaim my ethnicity, and no longer carry the shame of eating banana curry sandwiches for lunch during high school,” she says.

Gemishka is an artistic production manager with a theatre company that has also co-created a web series called Brown Noize.

The photography exhibition underlines the personal stories of migrants

➤➤The Tropics call me – Sonny

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“I am a Cook Islander, born and raised in Auckland. I am proud of my Pacific heritage.

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They are becoming more and more A draft report on the trial was commonplace in New Zealand published on 20 October 2017 and typically use less fuel, reduce and was followed by a public aircraft noise and deliver significant consultation process. benefits for the environment.

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now around half a kilometre southeast of Whitford. Aircraft using the modified flight path will also be higher — at 5,000 feet when Te Atatu they fly over Bucklands Beach and 2,800 feet when flying south-east of Whitford. While these Te Atatumodifications South would result in a slightly longer flight Point Chevalier path for aircraft than trialled, they will reduce the impact ofRosebank the flightMount Albert Glendene path on the local communities.

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➤ Mellow yello – Helen (Co-editor of University of Auckland’s student magazine, Craccum, Helen says she faced discrimination) “I’m of Hong Kong Chinese descent and my parents migrated to New Zealand before I turned one.

I grew up in a Pakeha dominated area, experiencing a lot of racial discrimination during my childhood.

For the longest time I had to erase my Chinese identity to assimilate.

When I entered University, I was able break free of such constraints due to my areas of study. “

➤ Duality – Donna (Donna, a theatre actress with a mask on, reflects on the duality of existence in two different countries) “When I return to the Philippines I feel like one woman, and when I stay in New Zealand I feel like another woman. This is my internal conflict. I feel like I need to act reserved in this country and that I have to hold back on my fierceness. As a performer this challenges me.

When I return to the Philippines, I feel at ease with the noise, the colours, and my family.

But still, I never quite feel at home here or there. “

➤ The Unsilenced Goddess – Aiwa (A young Thai mother married to a white boy, Aiwa is unrestrained and refuses to be stereotyped) “I am a young Thai, Chinese mother. But I’m not just a mother. I am a poet. But I am not just a poet.

I met a white Kiwi boy, and live in New Zealand as a migrant mother.

When I go back to Thailand, I can’t say the things I want to say.

But here, I can freely share my thoughts, and chant my poems to everyone.”

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(An ancient art, Henna tattooing is a popular form of expression for luck and happiness, found in many ceremonial practices) “I am from India. Most people assume that being Indian, means you are just one thing; that you have one religion. When it comes to my Indian traditions, I celebrate it in so many different ways.”

“Whenever I look at the industrial area in Mangere, it reminds me of my father. It was my father who pushed me to think about my future, he pushed me to always be better and do better. He was so much a part of fostering my childhood. And now I am grateful for everything he taught me.”

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Addison to lead young innovators ■■By Therese Henkin

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ouise Addison has big shoes to fill, and she’s not taking the responsibility lightly.

Three weeks ago the dedicated teacher took over the role of principal at Edgewater College.

This follows the retirement of Allan Vester who left behind him a 23 year legacy.

But as I sit across from her in her new office, Ms Addison already looks at home.

“There’s a really good, strong basis here for me to work with.

This is a very caring and supportive school environment with very positive academic success,” she says.

So how is she going to make her mark? “That’s easy,” she says.

“We recently celebrated our 50 year anniversary and we are at an exciting time now where we start to look ahead to what the next 50 years are going to look like for this school and for our community,” she says.

And she certainly knows which direction she wants to take the school. “Future-focussed learning,” she says.

“I want Edgewater College students to be world leaders and world changers, and to have the skills to make their mark on this world.”

The teacher of more than 20 years has already pitched the concept of an innovation stream to her staff and received overwhelming support. She says it’s going to be similar to the successful innovative curriculum she established at Howick College last year in her role as

A mighty 102nd birthday ■■By Therese Henkin

Louise Addison has taken up the role of Principal at Edgewater College and she’s determined to give her students the skills to become the innovators, change makers and entrepreneurs of the future.

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associate principal.

It’ll be called ‘The Edge Innovation Programme’, she says.

It’s an innovative curriculum that will help develop students’ skills to feel at home in a fast-changing world and prepare them to become future innovators, entrepreneurs and change makers.

It will focus on integrating the necessary NCEA content across the innovative areas of community action, creative design, problem solving, future studies and global issues.

“At Howick, the four subjects covered English, maths, science and social studies but the Edgewater version will also include technology, arts, physical education and health and the languages.”

She says it’s going to be a large undertaking but she’s ready to take on the challenge.

“Students who are coming through now are not going to be able to say I want to be this profession and stay in only that career for their whole life,” she says.

“The world is changing and in order to thrive, these kids need to be versatile and able to adapt.”

And she’s a firm believer in meaningful qualifications.

“It’s not just about getting the lowest NCEA level 2 but it’s about having a really good rich qualification that gives students the opportunities they deserve.”

With Addison at the helm, it’s safe to say the next half century at Edgewater College is looking bright.

Eating a bowl of porridge every morning is how Rhys Runciman says I will make it to 102-years-old the same age he turned this week.

The centenarian was born in 1916 and on Tuesday he celebrated his birthday with his friends at the HBH (Howick Baptist Healthcare) Day Care programme.

This is where Rhys spends two days per week, and the rest of the week he lives independently out in the community.

Tears were shed as everyone chimed in to sing happy birthday.

Rhys was joined by his son and daughter Roly and Lenore who joined in on the birthday celebrations.

“I’ve had a wonderful life, I’ve travelled and had my family and I don’t think I could ask for anything

Rhys Runciman turned 102 this week and celebrated his birthday with his friends at the HBH Day Care programme.

more,” he says.

The former engineer says his approach has always been about taking it one day at a time.

“Just appreciate every day, and one day you’ll wake up and you’re 102. And then you’ll wonder, where did the time go?” he smiles.

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These People of Colour (POC) comedians bring material that will resonate with the diverse, trendy and urbanized folks of East Auckland. Together they hope to bring an eclectic mix of comedy that this side of Tamaki Makaurau has not witnessed.

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She is a busy mother and preferred leisurely walking with a friend to high impact sport.

But when she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time, she knew she had to start taking her health and fitness seriously.

That was five years ago.

Today she is out on the smooth Times photo by Wayne Martin waters of Bucklands Beach on a padAnne McLean (middle) took part in the first Buckland’s Beach PaddleOn dle board, waving and laughing.

Anne is one of eight cancer survi- programme earlier this year led by Stand up paddle-board instructor Julie vors who recently took part in east O’Meagher (left) and Howick House Physiotherapist Cath Noventa (right).

There can be a lot of women, Auckland’s first PaddleOn cancer ease back into exercise and gain all rehabilitation programme and she the benefits of learning something she says, who are taking long-term new, having a laugh and meet- breast cancer medication which has says it has been life-changing.

“I never thought I would have ing others who have experienced negative impacts on the body.

“Women who end up with horthe balance and stamina to pad- something similar to them. She’s dle board but I definitely wanted to spent the past two years rallying mone receptive breast cancer can be prove myself wrong and I did,” she to get PaddleOn and has success- taking medication for up to 10 years fully just finished the first Bucklands affect their hormone levels which says.

With more research suggesting Beach programme, alongside stand then affects their soft tissues and exercise can significantly reduce up paddle board instructor Julie joints,” she says.

This is why paddle boarding your risk of cancer, she says pad- O’Meagher. Noventa says it was dle boarding is a great fun way to good to see cancer survivors tak- is good for them, Noventa says, get fit without having to partake in ing advantage of the rehabilitation because it’s important for them to high impact exercise that affects her available to them and getting out exercise in a pain-free way.

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Pink Ribbon breakfast

Join Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown at palmers on June 6 for a special Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation. The breakfast kicks off at 7am. You can purchase tickets from eventbrite.co.nz for $30.

Your ticket will cover your choice of breakfast and a donation to the Breast Cancer Foundation. If you wish to give more, you will be able to do so at the event.

Art exhibition

A beautiful art exhibition is on at Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre on Saturday June 2 from 2.30pm. Work from artists Tiger Murdoch will be on display whose work critiques inequality and allows the propaganda-like campaign to act as the catalyst for conversation. The exhibition is open from 10am-4pm daily. For more information on the exhibition phone 09 535 6467.

Turning 50

The Rotary Club of Botany East Tamaki is celebrating 50 years of service to the local community on Friday, June 8 at the Howick Club , 107 Botany Road, Howick. Meet at 6.30pm for 7pm. Tickets $55 per person. We would welcome any ex-members , Rotarians and others who may be interested in attending to contact Bob Donovan: donfamnz@ gmail.co.nz or Joan Swift at jb.swift@ xtra.co.nz Call 09-570-5833.

Howick RSA

Howick RSA Women’s Section monthly meeting will be held on Friday 25th May at 10am. Morning tea & trading table, fresh food & produce will all be on offer. Tickets are available for the Birthday Luncheon on June 9. Tickets $27 available from RSA Office or Jan 5347267 or Bev 5349285.

Free concert

Marina Bloom and Josh Brown from the band Moving Stuff are doing a series of free lunchtime concerts at Auckland Libraries. They will be at Pakuranga Library Friday 8 June 12-1pm so come and enjoy an hour of live acoustic music.

Country music

The next meeting of the Eastern Districts Country Music Club is the finals for The Young Star Award, where students from local schools compete for top honors. Starting at 7.30pm on May 30 at The Bucklands and Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall, Wharf Rd, Bucklands Beach. For more info phone Kevin 0274789246.

Open Day at temple

Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple will be holding an ‘Open Day’ on Sunday, June 3 from 10am-3pm, 16 Stancombe Road, Flatbush (Corner of Chapel / Stancombe Rd). Activities such a Siddhartha’s Exhibition, temple tour, cultural performances, cultural stalls, vegetarian food stalls, and much more. Entry is Free and everyone is very welcome.

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Music

St Kents stars in regional heats L

ive music, original songs, selfies and first time nerves – it was all part of the mix at Auckland Girls Grammer in this year’s Smokefreerockquest North Shore and Manukau heats, on Friday and Saturday May 11 and 12.

More than 700 bands and solos/duos are going through regional heats and finals in more than 20 venues from Invercargill to Whangarei until July 6.

Meanwhile the band Factory from Saint Kentigern College/Saint Kentigern Boys’ School is one of the top 12 bands which will play off at the Manukau regional final on Friday June 15.

Smokefreerockquest, powered

by Rockshop, has national winners’ prize packages for bands and solo/duo winners that includes $22,000 in Rockshop vouchers, $16,000 NZ On Air recording, video and promo package, a photo shoot and branding

Jack Horsnell (guitarist with blue guitar), Charlotte Maehl (singer), Nick Reidy (drums), Sam Ashton (bass player), Eric Goodger (guitarist with brown guitar on far right).

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package from Imaginary Friends.

There is also the Musicianship Award, the APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association)

Lyric Award, Best Song Award, Smokefree Vocals Award, Fatboy Style Award, and the ZM People’s Choice.

Charity

Getting behind Pink Ribbon Kitchens on Highbrook hosted a Pink Ribbon breakfast on Friday May 18 to show their support for this amazing cause.

There was a range of pink treats along with a raffle for those that attended.

Guests were very generous with the donations as they are now sitting at over $600!

The leftover food was taken to Women’s Refuge – they were delighted to receive the beautiful food.

Showroom Co-ordinator Stacey Edgar.

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Lynch bringing show to town New Zealand pop Royalty Suzanne Lynch joins Operatunity for Shake, Rattle & Roll! is coming to Botany.

Since gracing our stages and screens as part of the iconic Kiwi duo The Chicks during the 60s, Suzanne Lynch is now a seasoned vocalist and has travelled all over the world with the likes of Olivia Newton-John, The Walker Bros and Shawaddywaddy.

She joined Neil Sedaka for his England tour in the 80s, then sang in the Cat Stevens band for two world tours and three albums.

Throughout New Zealand, Suzanne is the sought-after vocalist for TV series such as New Zealand’s Got Talent and Stars In Their Eyes, and often coaches through private lessons and contemporary vocal techniques.

Last touring with Operatunity in 2017, Suzanne will be on the road again for the Shake, Rattle & Roll!, alongside Pat Urlich from Peking Man, Operatunity veterans Karl Perigo and Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and live band, performing songs from the likes of Elvis Presley, Bill Hayley and the Comets, Bobby Day, Shelley Fabares, Fats Domino and more!

Operatunity’s Daytime Concerts have been performing and

Pat Urlich, from hit 80s band Peking Man, he received the 1986 award for Best Male Vocalist at the New Zealand Music Awards.

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Last touring with Operatunity in 2017, Suzanne will be on the road again for the Shake, Rattle & Roll! concert tour.

touring professionally for 17 years. They bring eight tours to 23 different centres, performing more than 200 concerts throughout the year from Whangarei to Invercargill and many places in between. ➤➤Don’t miss Operatunity’s Shake, Rattle & Roll!, touring the country until July; 11am on Tuesday, June 19, at St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga. Booking advance is recommended at www. operatunity.co.nz or call toll free 0508 266 237. Tickets include lunch with the artists after the show.

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shortage, houses are only going to continue to remain unaffordable for first time buyers and those on lower incomes,” she says.

It was essential that a solution is found to this problem in order to help reduce the shortage and drive housing developments forward.

Part of that solution needs to include a programme which ensures houses can be built quickly to keep up with demand.

“Tthere needs to be less

he Real Estate of Institute of NZ (REINZ) is calling for less bureaucracy for local bodies and developers and believes quality prefab houses will help address the country’s housing shortage.

Bindi Norwell,, CEO at REINZ said New Zealand currently has a significant housing shortage across the country, and the Auckland shortage is around 60,000 properties alone.

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The average house price in Auckland held steady last month, down just 1.64 per cent to $969,426, when compared to the same period last year.

Other key markers for the Auckland market were down slightly last month, year on year, but Harcourts CEO Chris Kennedy says the figures reflect a busier than usual summer period in the market.

“I think sales activity we normally see crammed into March has this year been spread out over the whole summer period, which was much busier and more active than usual.”

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“For example, the use of prefabricated building techniques can save significant time on a building site as many of the components are built off site - in some cases this has been as high as 60 per cent.”

Additionally, it means less disruption for neighbours, particularly from a noise pollution perspective, as much of the ‘noisy’ work can be done offsite in factories.

According to PrefabNZ, the membership organisa-

REINZ says the use of prefabricated building techniques can save significant time on a building site as many of the components are built off site.

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red tape for local councils and developers to deal with and we need to build warmer/drier homes than we’ve seen in the past,” Norwell says.

Significant funds need to be invested in the KiwiBuild programme, as it is the obvious solution to the problem.

“One way to build houses more quickly is to include high quality, prefabricated homes and building processes as part of the KiwiBuild programme.,” she

important to keep some perspective.

“This time last year we were coming out of a particularly busy three or four years of intense growth. What we’re seeing now is stability, but still plenty of good activity that is returning excellent results for vendors,” he says.

“To make the most of the market conditions I’d advise sellers to make sure they are working closely with their sales consultant to create the best possible marketing campaign to connect them with the right buyers, for the best result.

“When the market is quieter a good sales consultant will really prove their worth.”

speed at which prefabs can be built will result in a 10 per cent lift in construction industry productivity.

Insulation grants fall short Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods and Climate Change Minister James Shaw announced that as part of last week’s Budget, $142.5 million will be provided to fund insulation grants over the next four years.

Real Estate Institute of NZ (REINZ) CEO Bindi Norwell says while it is good news that lowerincome families will have access to grants to make their homes warmer and dryer, it is disappointing that landlords don’t have access to this initiative too. “REINZ is concerned the Government may be confusing landlords with speculators who are only in the market for the short-term and are out to make a quick profit,” she says. “Insulating a property will come at a significant cost to landlords and providing grants to support landlords with help ensures that insulation is not only installed in properties but that they are incentivised to do so quickly.”

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Required by a specialist orthodontic laboratory in East Tamaki/Burswood. Someone not necessarily formally trained, but having good manual dexterity, attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Duties include opening incoming jobs, pouring and making of dental models together with assisting in the making of some basic appliances. Role is part-time approximately 9.30am to 12.30pm with some flexibility.

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The aim of the POAC service is to deliver timely, flexible and coordinated care, meeting the healthcare needs of individual patients in a community setting.

The POAC centralised coordination centre is based in Botany, Auckland and we are looking for a Care Coordinator with clinical experience to join our vibrant and enthusiastic team.

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You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, have excellent problem solving skills and readily embrace change.

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Qualifications/Experience: Registered or Enrolled Nurse with New Zealand experience. Current practicing certificate is not a requirement.

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Apply: Please forward your CV and a covering letter to emmaw@easthealth.co.nz.

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If you would describe yourself as nurturing, calm, respectful and passionate then this may be the ideal position for you. This position is 3-5 days per week, negotiable around study.

To follow the job application process and to request a copy of the job description, please log onto our website http://www.bdsc.school.nz/our-college/ job-vacancies/ and submit CV, Cover Letter and the Botany Downs Secondary College Application Form.

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Please phone Andrew 021 279 2585 or email mmfencing@xtra.co.nz

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Botany and Ormiston Times, Thursday, May 24, 2018 — 19

OPINION

Here’s to good fortune M

ay boldness be the friend of selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox for including newcomers Jordan Taufua and Shannon Frizell among seven loose forwards in the All Blacks squad to prepare for the French rugby series next month.

Taufua, aged 26, 1.87m tall and weighing 108kg, has been hammering on the door for years with consistently strong performances for the Crusaders whereas Highlander Frizell has made a huge impression in this, his first year of Super Rugby.

Should Sam Cane and Liam Squire be healthy they will be favoured to start on the flanks, with LukeWhitelock the likely No 8 in the absence of Kieran Read who is still recoverying from back surgery.

At 27, 1.90m, and 116kg, Whitelock has leadership qualities, is a strong defender and a good lineout man.

At 24,1.95m, 108kg Frizell also has these qualities. Furthermore, like the aggressive Taufua, he is a sharper attacker who scored three tries against the Blues this season.

Along with the speedy Vaea Fifita, Frizell is a loose forward who can also play lock.

Akira Ioane fans will be disappointed he didn’t make the squad although he

Agnew’s Angle has been attached to it to help with his rugby education which remains incomplete.

As seen when he starred for the All Black Sevens, no loose forward in the country attacks better than Ioane when he takes the ball at pace and has room to move.

However in the 15-man game his body position remains too high and he lacks the hunger to forage for the ball as a genuine grafter. Should he learn to do so, he could become one of the greats.

With Ardie Savea completing the seven loose forwards, the talented Matt Todd was the unlucky one to miss out.

Nevertheless, it is a good time to introduce new blood with an eye to the 2018 World Cup and Taufua and Frizell deserve their chance.

There will also be sorrow for powerful left wing Ben Lam who has scored 14 tries for the Hurricanes this year but cannot find a berth ahead of world class Rieko Ioane, Waisake Naholo and Nehe Milner-Skudder.

With so many gifted backs to choose from, the selectors faced a difficult task but have done a good job.

Without Read and Dane Coles, the forwards have big boots to fill but the backline should dazzle. How could it be otherwise with so much attacking talent to choose from?

Nippy Aaron Smith is the best halfback on the globe and any country would give an arm to have a first-five of the class of Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie and Richie Mo’unga.

Sonny Bill Williams and Ryan Crotty have the experience to start in the midfield ahead of talented Ngani Laumape, Anton Lienert-Brown and Jack Goodhue but cannot rest on their laurels.

Ben Smith and Wallaby Israel Folau reign supreme among fullbacks with Jordie Barrett the heir apparant.

Meanwhile Friday night’s Christchurch clash between the Crusaders and Hurricanes should be a cracker with the Crusaders, having played one game more, currently holding a one-point lead at the head of the table.

Having suffered defeats in their last game, the fourth placed Chiefs and fifth placed Highlanders will seek to make amends against the improving Waratahs and dismal Reds respectively. ➤ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

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RUGBY UNION

University swipes win in last minute Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s (PURC) Premiers came close to stealing the match on Saturday but fell as University scored with a minute left on the clock. University won 37-24.

“Well it’s not the day on Bell Park we wanted on Saturday - we fielded a good team but unfortunately the boys just did not click being down 20 points to 10 at half time,” said PURC team manager Ken Johns.

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“University played a good structured game and put pressure on our team constantly and we just did not return the pressure required at this level.

“We had the opportunities on Saturday but some poor handling put added pressure on us. We have a chance to redeem ourselves this week against Eden.”

■ Try scorers: Desmond Spooner, Hawaii Ahokovi + 3 Conversions and 1 Penalty, Lemeki Namoa. Player of the Day – Max East

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What a waste

Auckland City BMW managing director Ian Gibson; BMW Group senior vice president for region Asia Pacific Hildegard Wortmann and BMW Group New Zealand managing director Florian Renndorfer.

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There’s an old saying (no one knows quite who said it) that a camel is a horse that was designed by a committee.

I get the feeling that maybe, just maybe, that just such a committee is in charge of the old council building in Moore Street, Howick.

It’s been empty now for well over five years and must be costing ratepayers a fortune.

Or is this another example of what can only be described as a loose attitude to ratepayers’ input by Auckland Council.

Gary hollis

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BMW and MINI come to east Auckland A turning of the first sod has commemorated the start of construction of a new BMW and MINI presence in east Auckland.

The new state-of-the-art facility is to be located in Te Irirangi Drive and will “further enhance an already strong brand presence for BMW and MINI in Auckland” says BMW Group New Zealand managing director Florian Renndorfer.

“Customers will be able to enjoy a fully automated and digital experience with the latest point-of-sale offerings and digitalised virtual configurators.

“Guided by the acclaimed BMW Product Geniuses, customers will be able to fully immerse themselves in a truly modern and innovative brand environment.”

Hildegard Wortmann, senior vice president region Asia Pacific, travelled from her home base in Singapore to officiate at the sod turning ceremony.

She was accompanied by Auckland

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City BMW managing director Ian Gibson; BMW Group Australia CEO MarcHeinrich Werner; and Mr Renndorfer.

In conjunction with the new BMW dealership announced in 2017, the facility will also include a MINI Garage to further represent the brand.

Mr Gibson is excited at the proposition of a brand new home for the premium BMW and MINI brands. “This marks the start of construction of our new state-of-the-art facility, which will showcase the latest offerings for BMW and MINI, and become a wellknown destination within the local area.”

Mr Renndorfer says the new east Auckland dealership will help to enhance the brands’ presence in Auckland. “This new dealership will deliver an exceptional BMW and MINI experience and inspire customers in south and east Auckland”.

The new dealership facility is scheduled to open in summer 2018/2019.

The ‘carrot’ or the ‘stick’? That is the question for the Ardern/ Peters government.

It is disappointing that they have brought the ‘stick’ to bear on further exploration for oil in our offshore fields; especially so when our need for oil will extend for decades yet.

Foresight would indicate a ‘carrot’ for the further increase in use of electric cars in NZ, as is done in Norway. A possible removal of all import taxes on electric vehicles would make them cheaper to purchase, and at the same time reduce our consumption of fossil fuels. A two way win for our country’s economy.

Let’s start with the Labour/ Greens party. Wouldn’t you like to know how many members personally own and drive electric cars? I’m sure that most do as they would want to lead by example.

Otherwise wouldn’t they be in danger of being labelled hypocrites; people who say one thing but do another?

Ian George

Foundation student and current teacher Annette Tioriori-Thomas and the most recent new entrant enrolment Felicia Smith-Hughes who has only been at school for two weeks.

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Riverhills School 50th Jubilee I was in attendance at the 50th Jubilee of Riverhills School on Saturday, May 12 and was impressed with the effort of both past and present, staff and pupils, and pub-

lic in general and the turnout in inclement weather. I was thrilled to be part of it must congratulate Principal Sarah Allen.

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RUGBY LEAGUE

Hornets named for Tonga match Auckland Rugby League has this week named a 25-strong premier squad in preparation for the June 2 Upright Access Mann Cup clash with the Tonga New Zealand Residents.

Among the players named by coach Grant Pocklington is 2016 National Youth Competition winner Johnny TuivasaSheck, younger brother of Vodafone Warriors captain Roger, who this year has balanced playing time between the Warriors’ reserves and SAS Fox Memorial Premiership side the Richmond Bulldogs.

Five members of Glenora’s Grand Finalwinning team from last year have made the cut, while 2017 runners-up Pt Chevalier - who are undefeated to date this season - have five players in line to take the field at Mount Smart Stadium.

Hornets Reece Charlie, Jethro Friend, Aziah Ikitule-Filipo, and Johnny (JT) Vuetibau with Mike Farrelly (Team Manager) were named in the side.

■ Auckland squad: Tevin Arona (Pt Chevalier), Kurt Bernard (Glenora), Reece Charlie (Howick), Taylor Daniels (Northcote), Geronimo Doyle (Otahuhu), Jethro Friend (Howick), Roydon Gillett (Mt Albert), Jamel Hunt (Papakura), Phoenix Hunt (Papakura), Aziah IkituleFilipo (Howick), Reece Joyce (Mt Albert), Michael Ki (Pt Chevalier), Moses Oge (Bay Roskill), Abraham Papalii (Pt Chevalier), Daniel Reuelu-Buchanan (Glenora), Polima Siaki (Glenora), Chris Sio (Pt Chevalier), Matiu StoneDunn (Richmond), Zac Tippins (Glenora), Jordan Tuarae (Glenora), Matti Tuitama (Pt Chevalier), Johnny TuivasaSheck (Richmond), Siave Tupou (Richmond), Johnny Vuetibau (Howick), Cole Waaka (Northcote).

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De Grandhomme moving to Mount Maunganui A

fter 12 years of service for the Auckland Aces, allrounder Colin de Grandhomme will play his domestic cricket for Northern Districts in the 2018/19 season.

The Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club player made his Auckland debut in 2007 against Central Districts in Plunket Shield cricket and leaves the organisation having played an impressive 94 FirstClass matches, 120 List A games and 150 T20’s.

De Grandhomme now resides in Tauranga so the move to a Major Association closer to home made sense for the burly all-rounder.

“I have a lot of respect for Auckland Cricket and want to thank the team and the staff for everything they’ve done for me over the years,” said de Grandhomme.

“It was a hard decision, but I’m looking forward to representing Northern Districts in a big season ahead.”

Auckland Cricket CEO Iain Laxon is sad to be losing such a talented cricketer but understands the rationale behind de Grand-

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homme’s decision.

“Colin has been a great player for Auckland for more than a decade and we thank him for all the memories and match-winning performances over his time with us,” said Laxon.

“We are proud how Colin has developed and matured in his time with Auckland. We wish him all the best at Northern Districts

and good luck for the season ahead.”

Auckland Aces coach Mark O’Donnell says he will miss de Grandhomme both on and off the field.

“A top player for Auckland and a top bloke. I’m glad he is taking his international opportunities now,” said O’Donnell.

“I will miss his incessant chatter;

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Auckland and the Aces wish him well.”

De Grandhomme leaves Auckland with some impressive stats – a First-Class batting average of 36.25 and bowling average of 29.72. He has scored 11 First-Class centuries and 29 half centuries while he has taken 151 First-Class wickets. De Grandhomme is currently in India for the IPL.