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FAMILY PAYS TRIBUTE TO ALL BLACKS GREAT Waka Nathan’s daughters Alana, Claudine and Janine have paid tribute to their father who died last week. “We adored Dad and the tributes flowing in from all over the country talk about him with such warmth and admiration and we are overwhelmed,” they said. “Gentle, kind, authentic and humble are repeated over and over again. A friend of mine summed it up perfectly – ‘We sit with an incredible ache in the
BIOGRAPHY: Waka Nathan was born to Samuel Taia Nathan and Irene Huakore (nee Randall). His siblings include: Papatuanuku (Papa) Buddy QSM, Potahirangiua (Rangi), George (Whangai), Henry (Whangai), Lillian, Cowley, June, and Mary. Waka’s mother is a half-sister to former All Black Captain Taine Randell’s grandfather. Waka was educated at Mangere Central Primary School and Otahuhu College. On leaving school, Waka worked at Hellabys, Westfield Freezing Works and Lion Breweries. He then took up ownership of the Manukau Tavern. After selling the hotel he worked as a salesman for Combined Insurance. Waka then established Waka Nathan Meats in Mangere Bridge before retiring in 2005.
knowledge that a lesser man wouldn’t leave such a gaping hole and the intensity of our loss is proportionate to the intensity of joy he brought us.’ “People talk about what it means to be a good man. Dad was a good man and he was unique. I cannot put into words how much we love him.” – Claudine Nathan
Waka is married to Janis (nee Horton). They have three daughters, Alana, Claudine and Janine.
RUGBY: As a primary school child, Waka first played rugby for Mangere Central. He went on to play for Otahuhu College before moving on to the Otahuhu Rugby Club. It was while at Otahuhu College playing for the 1st XV that Waka came to prominence along with his long-time friend Mackie Herewini when they played an outstanding match for the college against Seddon Tech during a curtain raiser to the 1956 Springboks versus All Blacks at Eden Park. In 1959, Waka made his debut for Auckland at the age of 19. A year later, he was selected for the Maori All Blacks
Waka Nathan and former Pakuranga United Rugby Club Stephen Hackett at the club. tour of the Pacific where he came under the guidance of mentors Albie Pryor and Maunga Emery. Waka is known in Ranfurly Shield folklore for the dramatic last minute try in 1960 against Canterbury following a “wipers kick” from his club mate Mackie Herewini to retain the Ranfurly Shield. A key member of the Auckland team during their record breaking 195963 Ranfurly Shield tenure, Waka also appeared for the Maori All Blacks again in 1960-61.
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WAKA JOSEPH NATHAN
ACHIEVEMENTS • Auckland East Roller Mills 1954
BIRTHPLACE: Auckland July 8, 1940 - Passed away Auckland September 24, 2021 (81)
• Otahuhu College 1st XV 1956, 57 • Otahuhu Rugby Club Seniors 1959 - 1969
IWI: Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa, Tainui, Ngāti Kahungunu
• Auckland 1959,60,61,62,63,65,66,67 • North Island 1960,61,63,65,66,67
MARAE: Taita (Dargaville) Kaitumutumu (Huntly)
• All Black Trials 1961,62,63,65,67 • NZ XV 1960, 66
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• Rest OF NZ 1960 • Māori All Blacks 1959,60, 61, 65, 66 • All Blacks 1962, 63,64,66,67
His All Black debut came in 1962 with the All Black tour of Australia where he appeared in both tests, and in all three when the Wallabies returned the visit later that season. Early in 1963 he played in both tests against England and was selected for 1963-64 British tour. After showing good form and playing the tests against Ireland and Wales, he broke his jaw against Llanelli and was restricted to 15 tour matches. Despite this injury he scored 11 tries – the third highest total on the tour. A leg injury kept him out of rugby during the 1964 season and continued to plague him the following year, forcing him to withdraw from the team selected to play the first test against the 1965 Springboks. However, he recovered to play for the Maori All Blacks against the tourists. Fully fit, he appeared in the whole series against the 1966 Lions, scoring two tries in the third test. Waka toured Britain again after the 1967 Jubilee Test against Australia but suffered another broken jaw. He played only six times, missing the test matches. He recovered in time to play in the prestigious end of tour match against the Barbarians.
In his 14 test matches for the All Blacks, Waka, sometimes referred to as “the Black Panther” (originated in a French newspaper which called him La Panthere Noire after the All Blacks played France in 1963. The paper’s rugby reporter was said to be in awe of how Nathan could stalk the opposition like a panther), Waka never played in a losing side. He scored 23 tries for the All Blacks and was described by Colin Meads as, “that most virile runner with the ball in hand, great at exerting pressure close to the forwards”. Following his retirement from rugby in 1969, Waka went on to have a distinguished career in rugby administration. He also took up an interest in horse racing and owned a horse called “Black Panther” which was his nickname as an All Black. Waka lived at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village with his wife Janis, before moving into the Dementia Care Unit at the village in 2017. As testament to the mana and prestige he maintained with NZ rugby, Waka was given the honour of running on to the field to start proceedings before the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 and in 2018 he was awarded the Steinlager Salver Award, NZR’s highest recognition for services to rugby.
• NZ Maori All Blacks selector 1971-1977 • NZ Maori All Blacks manager to Wales 1982
HONOURS • Tom French Cup 1962, 1966 • NZ Maori selector 1971-77 • NZ Rugby Union Councillor 1980, 81, 82 • Manager of the Maori All Blacks tour to Wales 1982 • President of the Auckland RFU 2003-04. • Member Barbarians Rugby Club • Waka Nathan Challenge Cup (Auckland pre-season rugby competition) • Kaumatua & Trustee, Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards • Steinlager Salver Award, NZR’s highest recognition for services to rugby 2018
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Waka Nathan was sometimes referred to as the Black Panther which originated in a French newspaper whic h called him La Panthere Noire afte r the All Blacks played France in 196 3. The paper’s rugby reporter was said to be in awe of how Nathan could stalk the opposition like a panther.
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By Ivan Agnew Black Panther Waka Nathan ended a long battle with dementia, dying peacefully before his family at Dannemora’s Bruce McLaren Retirement Village on Friday. He was 81. He leaves behind his wife Janis, daughters Alana, Claudine and Janine and his grandchildren who faithfully visited him weekly during his long illness. He played for Otahuhu, Auckland, NZ Maori and 37 games for the All Blacks. He was unbeaten in 14 tests after making his debut in 1962. A fierce openside flanker on the field, gifted with speed, style and a crunching tackle, Nathan was a gracious man off it. To know him was to love him. Nathan played 88 games for Auckland, many of them under champion coach Fred Allen. He was best remembered for the match-winning last gasp try that allowed Auckland to retain the Ranfurly Shield in the 19-18 Eden Park thriller after Buddy Henderson slotted with six penalties for Canterbury in 1960.
Not surprisingly the kick that set it up was made by his great friend Mac Herewini. It remains one of my cherished memories that Waka, his father Sam and Mac drove me to my first game in Auckland when I moved from The Christchurch Star in 1971. Like his son, Sam was also very much a man of mana. Waka scored a remarkable 11 tries on the All Blacks 1964-65 tour of Great Britain where he broke his jaw. His jaw was also broken on the 1967 northern tour when he became a mentor to a young Ian Kirkpatrick. “Waka had mana because he was such a great player, yet he was very shy and humble,” said All Black teammate Billy Bush. Nathan received the Steinlager Slaver for his service to rugby that spanned six decades as a player, coach, selector and administrator. That mainly embraced NZ Maori teams and he was twice winner of the Tom French Cup as Maori Player of the Year. He was also a life member of the NZ Maori Rugby Board from 1982 and a president and patron of the Auckland Rugby Union.
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Waka Nathan and his wife Janis have spent much of the past 30 years around Howick with daughters Alana, Claudine and Janine having attended Macleans College where Claudine was head girl. Another special moment was being chosen to run around the Eden Park field to celebrate the start of the first Rugby World Cup in 1987 which the All Blacks duly won. Waka and his wife Janis have spent much of the past 30 years around Howick with daughters Alana, Claudine and Janine having attended Macleans College where Claudine was head girl. • Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer
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DELTA SACRIFICE HAS COME AT A COST After weeks of huge sacrifice, it will be a welcome relief for our community that Auckland is now at Alert Level 3. For many of us, this will mean finally dusting off the takeaway brochures with glee while for others, it will be the special and significant ability to expand our bubbles ever so slightly to include a friend or loved one. For 300,000 Aucklanders, it will mean the muchawaited return to work. But we should be under no illusion that it’s been easy. Our community has paid a heavy price for the Government’s inability to get its plans and actions in motion. This was a point that seemed to escape the recent column by my parliamentary colleague, Labour MP Naisi Chen, published here on September 7 – a column that was a pleasant regurgitation of Government talking points, but disappointingly light on real reflection or insight. As Naisi notes, life at Alert Level 4 is indeed tough and it has required big sacrifices by all of us. But those platitudes are sure to rankle with the many business owners whose livelihoods have been all but destroyed by the Government’s abject failure to plan and prepare.
The Government has had the better part of a year to future-proof Auckland from the debacle we’ve found ourselves in. Yet what we’ve seen has largely been a wheeling-out of the ad hoc response that served us well a year ago, when we were flying blind in a storm and mistakes were slightly more forgivable. Now, there’s no excuse for the Government not to have innovated, heeded expert advice and adopted a more agile and nimble approach. Why is it still the case that butchers and greengrocers are mind-bogglingly forbidden from operating at Level 4? Why has our vaccine rollout been glacially slow? Why have we been just as slow to order booster shots? Why hasn’t the Government progressed purpose-built MIQ facilities? National is about constructive opposition, not unhelpful carping from the sidelines, but the numerous plans and proposals we have put forward – around MIQ, supercharging our vaccine rollout and providing rental support to firms – seem to have fallen on deaf ears in the Beehive. The consequences are far greater than column inches; they have a real impact on our community. We must remember that behind every local business is a local family. With their cash reserves
Apparently it hasn’t occurred to the Labour Government that every business is essential to the employers and employees whose livelihoods are on the line, says MP Christopher Luxon.
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Christopher Luxon already low, many of our businesses were only just getting back on their feet after the last lockdown. Some have had to sell assets just to stay afloat. Apparently it hasn’t occurred to the Labour Government that every business is essential to the employers and employees whose livelihoods are on the line. Wage subsidies and resurgence payments are good bandages that staunch the bleeding, but they just can’t be cast as cure-alls. They only go so far to cover overheads which don’t just vanish overnight. Wages and rent still need to be paid and that’s tough to say the least when lockdown prevents the turnover most businesses need to keep going. It’s all very well to applaud the community for doing our bit to arrest this Delta outbreak – but at what cost? More importantly: what is the Government’s plan to get us moving forward? So far, that part seems to be missing in action. Christopher Luxon is MP for Botany
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CALL FOR IDEAS TO ACTIVATE COMMUNITY SPACE Organisations are invited to share their ideas on how they could get the most from an historic east Auckland community facility. Expressions of interest are now open to activate the Howick War Memorial at 91 Picton Street, which was formerly known as the Howick Information Centre. The Howick Local Board, which is behind the initiative, says the facility has been well used by locals since 1975. The Auckland Council-owned building is managed as a venue for hire. Board chairperson Adele White says the board is looking to “activate” the space as a community hub that provides opportunities for arts and recreation, events, programmes, and interest-based groups or activities. It’s important for the board to ensure the facility continues to operate and
offers a welcoming space, she says. “The financial impacts of Covid-19 affected the operations of this facility and several others around Auckland last year, causing temporary closures and much anxiety among the community. “We know how important this facility is for them, given its historical value, and we wanted it to stay with them. “Our goal is for this space to respond to the community’s needs more efficiently and become a place where locals can connect, socialise, learn and participate in a wide range of social, cultural, art and recreational activities.” The 275 sq m building has one large central space, kitchen facilities, a single disability toilet and two small offices. During the first half of 2020 the building closed along with most other council facilities when the country went into a Covid-19 lockdown.
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The Times reported in June last year that locals were concerned when it did not reopen following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. A council spokesperson said at the time: “Now we are in Alert Level 1, we’re working hard to get our facilities up and running as quickly as possible so that Aucklanders can enjoy them again. “We recently met with the Howick Local Board to discuss the reopening of community venues within the area. “However, the lockdown period has presented staffing challenges that limit our pace of reopening.” The expression of interest process invites organisations to propose opportunities to activate the facility through either managing access to it through a contract for service, or delivering services through a community lease, as suited to the venue and location.
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SUPERMARKET A LOCATION OF INTEREST Pak’nSave Ormiston is the latest business to have been cited by the Ministry of Health (MoH) as a location of interest. The MoH on Friday reported that the supermarket in Bellingham Road is a location of interest and that anyone who was there on Tuesday September 21 between 1pm and 2.30pm had to follow strict directions. Anyone there on the day and between the relevant times must self-monitor
Pak’nSave Ormiston is a location of interest. Photo Supermarket News
for Covid-19 symptoms for 14 days following exposure at this location of interest. “If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result and until 24 hours after symptoms resolve,” the MoH says. “If required, call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or you can record your visit online. If you record your visit online, you do
not need to call Healthline – our contact tracers will call or email you.” Two other recent locations were flagged recently too: BP Connect Flat Bush at 300 Te Irirangi Drive on Saturday September 18 between 8.19am-8.30am and Countdown Botany Downs on the corner of Te Irirangi and Ti Rakau Drives on Sunday September 19 from 12.30pm-2.30pm.
POLICE REMIND AUCKLANDERS NOT TO BURST COVID BUBBLES Police are reminding Aucklanders not to breach their Covid bubbles as the city enjoys the first few days of Daylight Saving Time. At the end of the first weekend of Level 3 Restrictions in Auckland, police say they’re satisfied with an overall high level of compliance. “However, a driver was stopped at the Mercer Southern Checkpoint at about 7pm last night (Saturday) in breach of their 24-hour bail conditions. Police located another person hiding in the rear of the vehicle trying to get through the checkpoint. Neither had appropriate documentation to leave Tamaki Mākaurau,” police said in a statement. “Both the driver – a 31-year-old male – and the passenger – a 27-year-old female – were arrested and will appear in court (this week) to face drugs charges along with breach of the Covid order.” Just 30 minutes later, police dealt with a fleeing driver at the same Mercer Southern Checkpoint. The vehicle was located a short time later and the driver charged with breaching Covid restrictions and failing to stop for police. The 30-year-old male will appear in court at a later date. Police say that at the northern border, a farmer located a man driving up his water race to avoid the checkpoint at
It’s important to remember that travel across an Alert Level Boundary remains restricted and you will be turned-away if you don’t have the required evidence for permitted travel, say police. Vipond Road. “When located by police the 55-yearold man was arrested and will appear on charges of driving while disqualified, giving false details and a breach of Covid order.” “It’s important to remember that travel across an Alert Level Boundary remains restricted and you will be turned-away if you don’t have the required evidence for permitted travel, as outlined on the Covid-19 website.” Police are reminding people to keep their movements local, keep their bubbles tight and maintain physical distance from others when exercising outdoors, accessing essential services or collecting takeaways.
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“While it may be tempting to visit friends and relatives, under Alert Level 3 you must ensure your bubble remains as small as possible,” police said. Since Alert Level 3 came into place, in Tāmaki Makaurau and Upper Hauraki three people have been charged with a total of three offences as at 5pm Saturday. Of these, one is for Failing to Comply with Order (Covid-19), one is for Failure to Comply with Direction/ Prohibition/Restriction and one is a Health Act Breach. In the same time period, one person was formally warned. Police have received a total of 691 105-online breach notifications relating to businesses, mass gatherings or people in Auckland and Upper Hauraki.
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ENTERPRISING SCHOOL KID SHARES LOVE OF SAILING Lockdown for school children can be pretty boring and place a strain on any normal family. A young local lad has thought better than that and has researched and loaded short video clips on a YouTube channel to keep his mates interested in sailing and simply talking about cool things they like doing together. Johnathan Huang, aged 12, from Farm Cove Intermediate School, is a member of the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. He and a few mates have completed their Level 3 Learn to Sail and love getting out on the water. “When the America’s Cup was sailed out in “The Paddock”, in between Waiheke and Beachlands, it was like a dream come true seeing these yachts foiling so fast”, Huang says. There’s no doubt that the speed of these racing yachts is sensational and not surprising that Sail GP has caught the imagination of Johnathan and his classmates. Sail GP is like Formula 1 on the water and there’s a number of Kiwi sailors racing including Peter Burling and Blair Tuke. Johnathan couldn’t resist posting some exciting short videos on the Sail GP for his mates, keeping them busy chatting instead of online gaming.
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POLICE EXTEND SYMPATHIES TO MAN’S FAMILY Police have referred a man’s death in east Auckland to the coroner. A police spokesperson says officers responded to reports about concern for a person’s welfare after they failed to return to their home in Beachlands on the night of September 20. “Police, including search and rescue teams, and the police’s
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KEEP REMOVING BARRIERS TO MAORI VACCINATION, SAYS DOCTOR By Nathan Limm As Auckland hovers in alert level three, one health authority figure says Maori vaccination numbers need boosting. A doctor at an Auckland vaccination clinic is urging other health centres to reach out to their Maori communities. Auckland last week moved to Covid-19 alert level three for 14 days whilst the rest of New Zealand remains at level two. Dr Vanshdeep Tangri, clinical director at Whanau Ora, says vaccination numbers have dropped over the last two weeks. According to the Ministry of Health, just over 50 per cent of eligible Maori have received at least one dose, compared to approximately 90 per cent of Asian and 75 per cent of European and other ethnicities.
The site leader at Tamaki Vaccination Centre says they immunise between 700 and 900 people per day. Te Ara Gillman says walk-in vaccinations have been more productive than online reservations. “The booking system is quite complex. If you’re not an IT-friendly user, you don’t have access to the internet or you have other barriers, it can make it a little harder.” Tangri says it is important New Zealanders understand why Maori are prioritised in the vaccination process. He says under the Treaty of Waitangi, Maori must have equitable healthcare. “Maori often have low rates of vaccination so we need to be mindful that we don’t have the same issue with Covid-19.”
The Pasifika community also lag behind at around 66 per cent.
Tangri says Maori often face barriers other demographics do not.
Tangri says improving accessibility is the best way to increase immunisation rates.
“People often don’t have money for petrol to get to the vaccination site or work multiple jobs so they don’t have time to make an appointment.
“We are now looking at providing mobile vaccination services, having more drive-throughs so people can drive in and don’t have to make an appointment.”
“They might only get a few minutes to dart out and get the jab done.” According to a 2021 study into Maori
housing and wellbeing by Statistics NZ, 20.8 per cent of tangata whenua live in crowded households, compared to 5.3 per cent of Europeans. Gillman says this means finances are often spread thinly. “They live in more deprived areas and therefore don’t have access to the resources that other ethnicities do. In general, they tend to have other health issues which means their risk of getting Covid-19 is higher.” Tangri says having Maori and Pasifika representation at clinics will help cater to the needs of their demographic. “Having kaimahi - staff - who are Maori and Pacific Islanders can provide them with the requirements and understanding to deal with barriers to them getting their vaccination.” A total of 23 Covid-19 cases have been recorded today, with 22 linked to the current cluster. The August community outbreak has risen to 1108 total cases. Nathan Limm is a 20-year-old student in the third year of his journalism degree. He has grown up and done all his schooling in Howick, most recently attending Howick College. He is currently working as a sports journalist with Newstalk ZB.
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DONATIONS CASE TRIAL DATE SET A new trial date has been set for the four defendants in the National Party donations case. Disgraced former Independent Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross and his fellow coaccused Yikun Zhang, Shijia Zheng, and Hengjia Zheng are now set to go on trial at the Auckland High Court on July 25 next year. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) laid criminal charges against Ross and the three businessmen in January 2020 over two large donations made to the National Party. A donation of $100,000 was made in June 2017 and one of $100,050 in June 2018. The Crown alleges the two donations were split into smaller amounts so the identity of the donor or donors was not disclosed in the National Party’s annual return of party donations. Ross, Zhang, and Shijia Zheng each face two charges of obtaining by deception. Hengjia Zheng faces one charge of obtaining by deception and one charge of providing false or misleading information. The Crimes Act 1961 states the charge of obtaining by deception carries a punishment of up to three years in prison. The four defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges in February 2020.
The defendants in the National Party donations case will go on trial at the Auckland High Court in July next year. Times photo Wayne Martin behaviour as a “married Member of Parliament”. Ross accused then-party leader Simon Bridges of breaching the Electoral Act in relation to a large donation made to the party. Bridges denied any wrongdoing and said Ross was a “terrible person”.
The High Court initially set a trial date of September 6 this year but it was adjourned without explanation or comment from the SFO.
“He [Ross] defamed me and he is a liar,” Bridges said.
The legal saga began in late 2018 during Ross’s falling out with, and expulsion from, the National Party.
Ross released recordings he had secretly made of his private phone conversations with Bridges, in which they discussed potential future National Party candidates.
Then-National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett said at the time she’d raised issues with Ross about him engaging in inappropriate
“Two Chinese would be more valuable than two Indians, I have to say,” Ross told Bridges.
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Ross was also accused at the time of leaking Bridges’ travel expenses to the news media. He denied the allegation, but an independent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers stated it did not identify the leaker of the expense documents with certainty, but “the evidence we have identified points to Mr Ross”. Bridges said Ross should take the allegations he had publicly made over election donations to police, which he subsequently did in October 2018. Police investigated the matter before handing it to the SFO in March 2019, with criminal charges being laid against Ross and the three businessmen in January 2020.
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PETITION OPPOSES WATER REFORMS Almost 25,000 people have signed a petition opposing the Government’s “Three Waters” plan to reform the management of New Zealand’s drinking water, waste water, and stormwater. The petition was launched by the National Party and drew that many signatures in just over two days, says Botany MP and the party’s local government spokesman Christopher Luxon. “Kiwis are making it clear they don’t support Labour’s centralisation and control agenda,” he says. “The Government’s model ... would strop control from communities and erode local democracy, putting ratepayer accountability at arm’s length. The significant and immediate response to our petition shows New Zealanders won’t accept the brazen theft of water assets they’ve paid for decades to own.” Luxon says every New Zealander deserves clean, safe water, but Labour’s “deeply flawed entity model is not the way to get there”.
“The Government looks set to ram through their plan at any cost, including making the reforms compulsory for councils, if that’s what it takes. “National is calling on all Kiwis to sign and share our petition, demand the debate on Three Waters, and tell the Government they can’t force their asset grab on New Zealand.” In July Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced a $2.5 billion package to support local government transition through the Three Water reforms. “New Zealand’s water systems are facing a significant crisis and will continue to do so without major transformation,” Ardern said. “Overhauling our drinking, waste and stormwater services will benefit all New Zealand communities, no matter where they are in the country.” Mahuta said central and local government had very similar goals and
Botany MP Christopher Luxon says Kiwis do not back the Government’s proposed water reforms. Photo supplied it was important they approached these challenges together. “New Zealand’s water system is one of the country’s most significant infrastructure sectors, touching every aspect of our lives. Our communities will need to invest between $120-$185b over the next 30 years to maintain, replace and upgrade ageing assets and to provide for growth “The water reforms have provided an opportunity for Government and local councils to work together to ensure the reforms are fit for purpose.” The Government says the reforms will grow New Zealand’s GDP by $14b to $23b over the next 30 years and create an estimated 6000 to 9000 jobs.
BIOLOGY SUCCESS FOR SMC STUDENTS By Zoe Garden Seven Sancta Maria College students have qualified for entrance to a biology programme. The New Zealand International Biology Olympiad (NZIBO) fosters interest, participation and excellence in biology through participation of secondary school students in the NZ Biology Olympiad Programme. The Olympiad provides university level education in biology to students selected to participate in the online tutorial programme.
Sancta Maria College student Sandra Heruela working in the college lab. Photo supplied
The students – Adina Anselm, Sean Carlos, Ellen Caudy, Hayley Clark, Sandra Heruela, Claudia Mistar and Adrian Vargas – sat the
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NZIBO Entrance National exams on September 8. About 269 students from across New Zealand have been accepted. The tutorial programme begins in the September school holidays and runs until May. After it is completed, the students will sit another assessment for selection of 20 students to attend the training camp hosted at one of New Zealand’s top universities for a week during July holidays. Shane Williamson, Sancta Maria College head of department science, says, “I am exceptionally proud of all my students who qualified in this year’s NZIBO entrance exams. “Each year the standards seem to get higher and higher.”
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By Chris Harrowell People still haven’t received the message it’s both unkind and illegal to dump unwanted items outside east Auckland’s charity stores. As the Times has previously reported, large piles of rubbish were seen outside the Salvation Army Family Store on Botany Road during the latest Covid-19 level four lockdown. Amongst the pile were books, household furniture, children’s toys, cardboard boxes, and clothing and shoes, much of it dirty or damaged. There was also a double bed mattress, a TV cabinet, toilet paper and an old glass bottle. A sign in the store’s front window asking people to not leave donated goods outside business hours was either unseen or ignored. By September 18, much of that pile had been cleared away, only to be replaced by new rubbish. Visible amongst the debris on that date were numerous large cardboard boxes surrounded by small pieces of broken Styrofoam, four mattresses, a flat-screen TV, more children’s toys, numerous items of clothing, a chair, and even a door from inside a house.
Lying on the ground beside one pile of rubbish was an examination answer book owned by a student at Eastern Institute of Technology which is located in Auckland’s CBD. The paper says the student was studying information systems and is dated 2014. Disappointingly for them, they’d achieved just eight out of 65 marks for the paper, or 12.3 per cent. There was also a business plan dated 2014 belonging to the same student and close by inside two large cardboard boxes were textbooks on computer software. Just 2km away at the Salvation Army Family Store in Ti Rakau Drive, Burswood, there’s a similar sight. On September 16 the Times observed a substantial pile of rubbish dumped the length of the storefront. The problem of illegal rubbish dumping in east Auckland appears to be getting worse, as evidenced by the mess left outside the two charity stores, as well as numerous piles of rubbish in roads such as Elevation Street in Flat Bush. Howick Local Board chair Adele White says illegal rubbish dumping has increased in the area and, in some locations, the problem is getting worse.
“The board often hears from members of the public [about rubbish dumping], with many complaints being lodged with 0800 NODUMP, a phone line set up by council to deal with this issue. “I personally find it disgusting. We’re so lucky to live in such a beautiful country and this is not our style. Residents, council and developers put considerable time and money into making our streets attractive. To destroy our surroundings in this way is disrespectful to others and to the environment.” White says it makes her feel “sick” to see rubbish dumped illegally around the Howick ward. She says it’s a health and safety issue, particularly to residents attempting to clean up their street. “Many of the items dumped must be handled and disposed of carefully and other items encourage unwanted rodents. “Reporting dumped rubbish allows for it to be removed promptly so it doesn’t sit around in its ugly state. This also allows an opportunity to seek the perpetrator and issue a fine.” People caught illegally dumping rubbish, including leaving items outside a shop when it’s closed or at the roadside, face instant fines of $400 and, if successfully prosecuted, up to $30,000.
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Thousands of dollars’ worth of items were stolen during a recent burglary at the St John Ambulance Howick station.
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THIEVES RANSACK AMBULANCE STATION By Chris Harrowell Police are working to identify the callous criminals responsible for a burglary at an east Auckland ambulance station. St John East Auckland territory manager Mark Deoki says the organisation is “appalled” its Howick ambulance station, on Pakuranga Road, was broken into overnight on September 24 while ambulance officers were attending emergency call-outs. “Several doors were smashed and staff lockers and personal cars were broken into,” he told the Times<ITALICS>. “Cash, personal items and clothing, St John uniforms and a lockbox were taken. “While St John is working to ascertain the extent of the theft and destruction,
it is estimated the value equates to thousands of dollars.” Deoki says it is “deplorable that anyone would do such a thing with complete disregard to the many people affected”. He says the incident created an unnecessary and upsetting distraction to the ambulance officers while they were working and attending to patients in challenging emergency health situations. “Support is being provided to those impacted by the incident. “NZ Police have been notified and are investigating.” Deoki encourages anyone with information on the incident or who saw suspicious activity near the Howick ambulance station late last Friday evening or in the early hours of Saturday
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morning, to contact police. A police spokesperson says enquiries are under way following a burglary incident at the St John Ambulance Howick station. “The incident is reported to have occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 25. “Police are making follow-up enquiries into this mater including possible CCTV footage in the area. “Anyone with information about this incident or who saw suspicious activity on Pakuranga Road in the early hours of September 25 is asked to phone police on 105 quoting file number 210925/7985. Alternatively, people can phone the free and anonymous Crimestoppers tip-off line on 0800 555 111.
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Approximately 10,000 Pink Ribbon volunteers across the country will take to the streets on October 29 and 30 to collect donations for breast cancer research, education and patient support.
Area coordinators manage a small team of collectors and are supplied with all materials required to look after their local sites. Anyone interested in being an area coordinator can sign up at: pinkribbonvolunteer.org.nz/becomingarea-coordinator
However the appeal may be at risk of cancellation in central, east, west and south Auckland unless volunteer area coordinators are found there to oversee
Volunteer collectors are also needed across Auckland.
Ah-Leen Rayner, chief executive of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, said: “As a charity that receives no government
funding, we rely entirely on the generosity of New Zealanders to keep our vital work going. But once again, the uncertainty caused by Covid-19 lockdowns has dealt a crushing blow to our fundraising efforts. And without more volunteers in Auckland, we can’t run our street appeal here.” “By giving up a few hours you’ll be making a huge difference in the fight against breast cancer. The money raised will help to save lives through cuttingedge research, the promotion of early detection and supporting patients through their treatment and recovery.”
ANDRESEN SECOND IN APPRENTICE OF YEAR Daniel Andresen from Eastern Beach has taken second place in the Auckland region, 2021 Registered Master Builders Carters Apprentice of the Year. Judges said Andresen, trained through BCITO and working with Howickbased Faulkner Construction, was “a real standout in this competition, with a great site visit and an ability to confidently explain his involvement in a challenging build”.
“He has in-depth industry knowledge, great communication skills and clear on-site ability. His site visit was top notch with excellent preparation and a clear description of the job elements. Daniel is a very competent carpenter who is mature beyond his years. He has a bright future.” Building apprentice Joshua Fraser from Auckland was named the Auckland 2021 Registered Master Builders Carters Apprentice of the
Year. The 22-year-old (BCITO) is employed by Craft Renovations. Kaya Hiliare from Belmont was named the Northern 2021 Apprentice of the Year. Hiliare is 24 and is employed by Houseworks. Building apprentice Phillip Jamieson, 27 (BCITO), from Christchurch was named the Central South Island Apprentice of the Year. Jamieson is employed by Ridgeline Building.
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HIGH SCHOOLS REACH GAMING FINALS By Zoe Garden Local high schools students continue to shine in competitive video gaming. Esports has been gaining popularity over the years, and this can be seen is evident in the passion and talent of Macleans College and Botany Down Secondary College (BDSC) students. As previously reported by the Times, Macleans esports programme teams reached all four national finals at the National High School Esports tournament. Macleans Rocket League Premiere 1 team won one national title and then made the finals in the Oceanic tournament, representing secondary schools in NZ. The team took on Caringbah High School (NSW) on Sunday and lost 0-4. “We’re very proud of them,” Andrew Cardy, teacher in charge of the esports programme at Macleans says.
Botany’s three esports teams competed in two game titles (Valorant and League of Legends) in the META NZ High School Esports league and achieved creditable results. The Valorant team finished 6th in the Auckland region. The division 2 League of Legends team finished 3rd in NZ.
“The students showed great grit and determination despite being down 2-0,” Wang says. “I am extremely proud of their achievement.”
“The players are mostly Year 10 and Year 11 students who will no doubt improve their skills over time and come back stronger next season,” Tony Wang, a teacher at BDSC, says.
Through the NZESF, esports was given the status of an official sporting pursuit in 2020. This has since enabled collaborations between the Ministry of Education and esports organisations to provide educational and professional opportunities to kaiako and akonga alike, says Cardy.
The open division League of Legends team finished 3rd in the Auckland region after losing to a very strong Macleans College team in the semi-finals. BDSC then entered the NZ national play-offs and reached the grand final. They were crowned Champions of NZ after a close 3-2 series against Macleans and went on to represent NZ in the Trans-Tasman competition. Once again, the team reached the grand final but went down 3-2 to Kingsgrove North High School.
HELIUS CELEBRATES FEMALE LEADERSHIP Zoe Garden Medical cannabis company Helius Therapeutics has recently celebrated its female leadership on Suffrage Day.
The Macleans Rocket League team reached the grand finals, losing 3-2 to Kingsgrove North High School.
Recent Helius appointments include Joanna Perry MNZM to its board and Mary Alice Simon as chief operating officer.
Not only is it New Zealand’s first medical cannabis business to gain a GMP Licence to Manufacture Medicines, but Helius is led by chief executive, Carmen Doran.
Helius says that with studies showing that women make 80 per cent of all healthcare decisions for their families, they are determined to ensure females are a key part of New Zealand’s health journey.
“Helius values diversity of thinking, backgrounds and experiences,” Doran says. “This has led to us building a strong team with a very good gender balance at all levels of the business.”
Doran is often called upon to present at industry and healthcare events and to speak to secondary schools for girls, including Dunedin’s Columba College Year 12 AgriBusiness class.
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He says the teams showed a lot of sportsmanship and improvement throughout the journey.
“The gaming industry is growing,” Wang says. “A lot of the parents and kids don’t understand how big it is, and how there are so many opportunities. You don’t need to even play games to work in a gaming company. With the pandemic and everything going on, gaming is one of the only things that is booming.”
Carmen Doran is the chief executive officer of Helius Therapeutics.
“We’re definitely seeing a gender switch in the STEM subjects with more young women taking up science, technology, engineering and maths,” Doran says. As well as a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering and a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Doran has 15 years’ experience in the global pharmaceuticals and animal health industries. “New Zealand needs to build pipelines of talent, starting in our primary schools. That is how we will keep moving the dial,” Doran says.
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JUDY’S LOCKDOWN WITH CORONA BEAR Since Covid 19 hit us with lockdowns, Judy Cox has been entertaining people with her “Corona Bear” activities on Facebook. Here’s a few from our latest lockdown. Photos supplied
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LEVEL 3 LOCKDOWN IN AUCKLAND –
we are here for you! The Citizens Advice Bureau offices at Pakuranga and Botany are closed during Level 3 Lockdown. However, there is a triage team answering phone calls Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4pm ready to offer help and advice to people in the Community. The phone numbers are 0800 367 222 Pakuranga 576 8331 and Botany 271 5382. You can also email enquiries. pakuranga@cab.org.nz for assistance to any questions you need help with. During Lockdown 3 our interviewers operate from home. They have access to various agencies and organisations. The interviewers are trained and experienced with the ability to assist members of the community who are experiencing hardship or facing problems and need advice on the various options available to them. Enquiries so far over this lockdown cover a wide category i.e., food parcels, employment, counselling, legal, home schooling, financial hardship, anxiety, tenancy issues etc. As Auckland starts to go down from Level 3, it will only be at Level 1 that the Pakuranga and Botany Offices will again be open for face-to-face client interviews. In the meantime, the Bureau will still be able to give full assistance and advice to any problem you may have.
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Please remember that all enquiries are treated with full privacy and confidentiality and with total empathy. Lockdowns with families keeping to their own bubbles and many businesses struggling to maintain staff levels causes different sets of problems within the community, so it is a time of understanding and compassion for our fellow citizens as we all strive to protect ourselves from the virus. All the interviewers at Pakuranga and Botany are volunteers who have received specialised training to be able to assist members of their community
with any problems they might have. Some of the Interviewers are from different ethnicities so we are able to help people residing in New Zealand who come from many different countries. This Solutions Column has been compiled by Colin and is a regular Times editorial from the Pakuranga Citizens Advice Bureau. Email enquiries.pakuranga@cab. org.nz. Visit us at the Library Building, Pakuranga, Phone 576 8331 and at Botany Citizens Advice Bureau, rear Food Court Entrance, Botany Town Centre, Phone 271 5382 or 0800 367 222 for free, confidential and informative help.
MAYOR URGING PEOPLE TO GET VACCINATED Auckland mayor Phil Goff is urging super-city residents to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as soon as possible as appointments are no longer required at community vaccination centres.
Aucklanders who may struggle to use the vaccination booking website, whether because of limited access to technology or difficulty booking in a large family.”
“It’s great Aucklanders can now get vaccinated at a community vaccination site without having to make a booking,” he says.
Goff says people can now show up to a Covid-19 vaccination community site and they shouldn’t wait to do so.
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“Almost 27,000 people received a vaccine dose in Auckland on September
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14 and we want everyone in the city to get their first dose by the end of this week, so let’s keep up the momentum and keep everybody safe. “Please also remember to get tested if you have [Covid] symptoms or if you have no symptoms but are invited to be tested, especially if you live in and around Clover Park, Māngere, Favona, Ōtara, Manurewa and Mount Wellington/Sylvia Park.”
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ALL BL ACKS LEGEND
WAKA NATHAN DIES All Blacks great Waka Nathan, of Howick, has died. He was 81. PAKURANGA UNITED RUGBY CLUB (PURC) PAY TRIBUTE TO NATHAN: “Pakuranga Rugby is saddened to learn of the passing of Waka Nathan,” the club said. “Waka has been a great supporter and friend of Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) over the last couple of decades. “While Waka’s club roots were firmly in the Otahuhu red and black, Waka, through family connections and living in our community, has been a huge supporter of PURC and was a familiar and regular sight around Bell Park. “Special thoughts and wishes go out to his whānau, especially his daughter and son-in-law Janine and Kyle and their family.” On his relationship with PURC, PURC general manager John East commented, “Waka will always have a special place here at Pakuranga Rugby. “There are many photos around our club of Waka with either a player draped over him or a supporter wanting a selfie! His approachability, his incredible mana and dignity made him accessible to all and everyone loved him.” “We appreciate that the last year or two have been a struggle for him and his family, we know that he will be at peace.”
Photo Auckland Rugby
Waka Nathan debuted for the All Blacks in 1962 on a tour of Australia where he played both tests against the Wallabies. He was a member of the All Blacks tour of Britain in 1963-64, despite having a broken jaw, he scored 11 tries in 15 matches.”
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Waka made his debut for Auckland at 18 and played 88 games in the blue and white Hoops, scoring 51 points. He debuted for the All Blacks in 1962 on a tour of Australia where he played both tests against the Wallabies. He was a member of the All Blacks tour of Britain in 1963-64, despite having a broken jaw, he scored 11 tries in 15 matches. A world-class flanker, Waka played 14 tests for the All Blacks with 14 wins in the black jersey. After retiring from the game, Waka remained actively involved in several roles. The Auckland pre-season club
Waka Nathan made his debut for Auckland at 18 and played 88 games in the Blue and White Hoops, scoring 51 points. Photo Wayne Martin
Kua hinga te totara i Te Waonui a Tane A totara has fallen in the great forest of Tane.
competition has a trophy named in his honour, the Waka Nathan Cup. “Pakuranga has been privileged to win the Cup on two occasions.” Meanwhile, Auckland Rugby also paid tribute to Nathan. “It is with great sadness that Auckland Rugby acknowledges the passing of Waka Nathan. “Waka was a man of incredible mana who devoted a large part of his life to Auckland Rugby.” Waka was a former President of the Auckland Rugby Union, Patron of the Auckland Rugby Union and an Auckland Rugby Life Member. He was an Otahuhu College old boy and Life member of the Otahuhu Rugby Club. He made his debut for Auckland at 18 and played 88 games in the Blue and White Hoops, scoring 51 points. Waka is well remembered for scoring a last-minute try against Canterbury to
set up his teammate, Mike Cormack to convert the try and retain the Ranfurly Shield in a game that finished 19-18 in 1960. Waka went on to debut for the New Zealand Maori in the same year appearing for the team until 1966. Waka debuted for the All Blacks in 1962 on a tour of Australia where he played both tests against the Wallabies. He was a member of the All Blacks tour of Britain in 1963-64, despite having a broken jaw, he scored 11 tries in 15 matches. The world-class flanker played 14 tests for the All Blacks with 14 wins in the black jersey. The late Sir Colin Meads described Waka as “the most virile runner with the ball in hand”. After retiring from playing, he went on to become a New Zealand Maori selector between 1971-77 and managed the New Zealand Maori on their tour of Wales in 1982.
Waka was given the honour from New Zealand Rugby to run onto the field and start the proceedings for the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987. The Otahuhu Life Member was elected President of the Auckland Rugby Union in 2003 later moving to Patron of the Auckland Rugby Board. Waka was honoured by Auckland Rugby for his commitment and devotion to the union as a player and administrator with the creation of the Waka Nathan Challenge Cup which Auckland Rugby’s premier club teams compete for. “Waka will be missed greatly, and our condolences go out to the Nathan whanau at this time,” Auckland Rugby said. “Waka’s legacy will forever be etched into the history of our union.” Kua hinga te totara i Te Waonui a Tane – A totara has fallen in the great forest of Tane.
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RAINFALL BOLSTERS DAM LEVELS Heavy rainfall overnight Wednesday brought good news for the region’s dams. As at Thursday, total dam storage was at 81.9 per cent full. A little more rain since then had dam storage levels at 84.81 per cent on Monday morning. Normal levels at this time of year are 90.4 per cent. “In the last 24 hours (to Thursday) we have had 50-65mm of rain in the Waitākere catchment and between 70 to 100mm in the Hunua catchment,” a Watercare spokesperson said. Since November 2019, Auckland has received less than half its normal rainfall, leading to a steep decline in water storage levels in the region’s dams, from around 90 per cent full in November 2019 to 42 per cent full in May 2020. Aucklanders have become accustomed to using less water at home. The water consumption target for September set by Watercare is 410 million litres or less a day. Monday’s consumption was 342m litres and the rolling 7-day average was 374m litres.
We can all make changes to ageist attitudes not just on October 1 but every opportunity we get, says Age Concern New Zealand chief executive Stephanie Clare. Stock photo
AGEISM – NOT PART OF OUR FUTURE! International Day of Older Persons on October 1 each year is a day to celebrate older people, to highlight the value of all older people and to promote dignity and respect. The United Nations 2021 theme “Digital Equity for All Ages” will help us to highlight the need for access and meaningful participation in the digital world for all older people, says Age Concern New Zealand chief executive Stephanie Clare. “We have seen a rapid change to online services over the past year. Age Concern New Zealand is committed to helping older people with education to keep up with this transition and to keep themselves safe online, says Clare.
“We all have older people in our whanau and communities that are holders of amazing stories and experiences. So, I urge you to take time to listen and learn from them and to ask if you can help them with any online activity they might be struggling with. “I also invite you all to sign up to be an Age Concern New Zealand Dignity Champion to support the right of older Kiwis today at www. ageconcern.org.nz.”
“Unfortunately, ageism is one of the most tolerated forms of social prejudice. Ageism can be experienced by people at any age and in any setting including workplaces, communities and in our own homes.
An Age Concern Dignity Champion pledges to: •R eject stereotypes and focus on the uniqueness of every individual •S peak up when they hear people speaking negatively about growing old •H ave the courage to question practices they feel are disrespectful to older people •N ot patronise older people •B e patient, polite and friendly •H ave zero tolerance for abuse or neglect •B uild relationships – that combat isolation
“All too often I hear disrespectful attitudes and derogatory remarks when talking or reporting about older people and the issues they
“We can all make changes to ageist attitudes not just on October 1 but every opportunity we get,” says Clare.
“I would also like all New Zealanders to stand up to ageism on October 1. Let’s not allow people to be discriminated at any age.
Since November 2019, Auckland has received less than half its normal rainfall, leading to a steep decline in water storage levels in the region’s dams, from around 90 per cent full in November 2019 to 42 per cent full in May 2020.
face. This must change. We are all ageing so this is also a good way to help your future self.
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Jordie Barrett’s 6ft 5in (1.96m) height and recent goal-kicking excellence has given him fullback preference over Damian McKenzie. Photo All Blacks.
TOUGH BUT NO FLAIR The Springboks remain as tough as teak in the rugby world but their lack of imagination and flair makes them boring. There is no other conclusion to be reached after their blitz berg of bombs just failed, 17-19 to win their 100th test against the All Blacks at Townsville on Saturday night thanks to Jordie Barrett’s great long-range goal. Should they mix toughness with flair next weekend the Boks might actually win their final stanza, especially if the All Blacks continue to drop high ball under pressure and fail to penetrate a steely defence.
Sure, South Africa deservedly won the 2019 World Cup, upon convincingly beating England who had overwhelmed our lads, but NZ did beat the Boks comfortably in pool play. Hopefully they will give full expression to their talents next weekend when the All Blacks will also be keen to eradicate errors in their game. That especially applies to catching the high ball where the normally super safe George Bridge dropped three.
New Zealand have won 60 of their 100 tests to South Africa’s 36 with four drawn. The Boks remain physically and mentally strong with a powerful lineout and robust defence but their kicking obsession limits their running game.
Despite missing new dads Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith and Richie Mo’unga, the All Blacks have prospered from a rotation policy that has showcased the talents of the up-andcomers. With Beauden Barrett making first five his priority, Jordie Barrett’s 6ft 5in (1.96m) height and recent goal-kicking excellence has given him fullback preference over Damian McKenzie. And versatile Will Jordan, with 12 tries in nine tests, remains right wing preference ahead of Sevu Reece who has done nothing wrong.
Still, there have been some wonderful games since I first saw them play against Canterbury at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, in 1956. But with the All Blacks having won 18 of their last 22, there is no doubt who is top dog.
Although well contained by the Boks, the centre combination of David Havili and Rieko Ioane has developed nicely with young Quinn Tupou a bright prospect and Beauden Barrett relishing his return to first five.
However, although they are the reigning world champions with a boring series win against the British and Irish Lions this year, their reputation as New Zealand’s greatest rivals is now tarnished.
Agnew’s Angle
with Ivan Agnew Especially interesting has been the growth of the loose forwards with Akira Ioane the big mover and Luke Jacobson, Ethan Blackadder and Hoskins Sotutu all capable of offering strong support to Ardie Savea. But for misfortune the admirable Jacobson would have started the last test at No 8 where his muscularity and breakdown excellence gives him a slight edge over the jinky Sotutu. However Sotutu’s break, draw and sweetly timed pass from the scrum regularly reaps tries. In beating South Africa and securing The Freedom Cup, New Zealand have won the Rugby Championship for the seventh time. Meanwhile powerful veteran Samu Kerevi and exciting young gun Len Ikitau maintained their brilliance in the centres when the Wallabies swept the Pumas 27-8 in their second clash. Under coach Dave Rennie, it is a team that has learned quickly and will prosper further if they can develop a tight five worthy of their loosies and fast, elusive backs. ■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer
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