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School board of trustees member Karen Gibson says “it is clear now that this [permanent] bridge does not meet the criteria for the [CSF] as it is costed at over $1m. “We have little ones crossing to and from school, and that bridge is an accident waiting to happen.” According to the Auckland Transport (AT) monthly report in the Howick Local Board agenda, a permanent bridge cannot be covered by the CSF as “individual projects are to be no greater than $1 million”. However the board can use the CSF for a temporary bridge, knowing the permanent bridge is part of the current Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP), albeit is not yet funded, an AT spokesperson has confirmed. This means that the bridge will not be funded by AT within the life of the current RLTP. The RLTP is reviewed every three years. Howick Local Board chair, David Collings, says the board has asked AT to explore options for a temporary bridge and a long-term bridge and offer suggestion on which funds can be utilised for each. ➤ Turn to Page 5

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espite security warnings, the turnout at the Howick RSA Anzac Day Dawn Service ceremony at the cenotaph, Stockade Hill had a very good turnout. After a prayer by Pastor Adrian Daniel of Elim Christian Centre and the opening address by Ray Sangster, President of Howick RSA, Sara Adams’ (Somerville Intermediate School) winning poem was read out by schoolmate Alex Ready. The Anzac dedication was made by returned member Andrew Lister, followed by the laying of wreaths by Mr Sangster and David Collings, chair of Howick Local Board—in memory of the fallen. The Howick RSA Anzac Day Dawn Service ended with attendees presenting their personal tributes at the cenotaph. The Anzac Day Civic Service at 11am was also well attended. Guest speaker Saniya Lal from Mission Heights Junior College in her winning speech spoke about not only the fallen soldiers but also the broken ones who returned to their families and were badly scarred for life.

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Time, tides and politics – Bucklands Beach erosion By Jon Rawlinson

rosion may be a slow process but the progress of local bodies to stop it in its tracks can feel slower still. Although the wheels of Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council are in motion regarding efforts to halt erosion of Bucklands Beach, a sea change is needed, local resident Bruce Kendall contends. “I have been a little disappointed (to say the least) at the [slow] rate of progress by Council,” the former Olympic boardsailor says. “If half Lloyd Elsmore Park was unusable by the public for some reason, [local bodies] would move a lot quicker to resolve the situation. But, because the beach has degraded over a long period, people don’t really realise how much they’ve lost.” The erosion of sand at Bucklands Beach dates back to the 1950s when the road was widened, causing the gradient of the beach to steepen and sand to be carried away by the sea. Works, including restoration of the seawall and implementation of a breakwater, could halt or at least minimise erosion, Mr Kendall believes. “I’ve put forward the reasons why the beach is deteriorating and how it can be fixed – basi-

Bruce Kendall is determined to stop sand erosion at Bucklands Beach. Times photo Wayne Martin

cally, we need to add sand and stop it from moving. A shallow beach [with a gradual gradient] will build up sand but a steep

beach is an eroding one; that’s pretty much it.” Since the Times spoke to Mr Kendall in November 2017, a

report by Tonkin and Taylor has been submitted on the state of local beaches (including Bucklands Beach) but discussion is yet to result in action. Auckland Transport has confirmed, previously, that it plans to rebuild the seawall in the early 2020s, if not sooner should the need arise. “We had a meeting in December to submit [the report]. AT’s position was that their asset [the road] is stable so it doesn’t require immediate work; my position is that, in the meantime, their asset is taking away the asset of the beach from the public. “I’ve had meetings with David Collings and Gary Boles from the Howick Local Board, including a site visit, and their reaction was that it’s too expensive and too difficult. But we know they have some discretionary funding and I think they (as well as Auckland Transport) should be putting money aside for this.” The wheels of local government may seem to turn slowly but ‘people power’ can ensure they don’t grind to a halt altogether, Mr Kendall adds. “I’d advise everyone to take a look at the [Bucklands Beaches Restoration and Upgrade Project] Facebook page for more information and lobby Council. These beaches belong to all of us and we need to insist something is done to restore them.”

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News bites Classroom gutted by fire A fire broke out at Pakuranga Heights School on Sunday destroying one classroom and shutting down another. School authorities were informed a room was on fire at around 9.45pm on Sunday. Crew from three fire brigades handled the blaze from 10.40pm to 1.30am. A school spokesperson said, “Luckily it was a standalone building so the fire was contained. The cause of fire is undetermined as yet.”

$500,000 win for two Two Lotto players from Auckland and Alexandra were counting their lucky stars after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold at Ti Rakau Superette in Auckland and Alexandra New World in Alexandra. Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot was $5 million.

Two injured in crash Police have confirmed there was a two car motor vehicle accident on Aviemore Drive, Highland Park at about 1.20pm on Thursday. Two people were transported to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries. No further information at this stage.

Burst water pipe at Chapel Rd A broken water pipe caused flooding as huge sprays of water gushed out just outside the gates of the Fo Gaung Shan Buddhist Temple on Chapel Rd, Flat Bush on Friday. Citycare, contractors for Watercare, were busy making repairs as the water supply was switched off for a few hours. The area near the new construction site just outside the Buddhist temple was cordoned off. Water supply resumed after a few hours.

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NZ Post moves down the road NZ Post will continue to provide postal services to the Highland Park. Highland Park mall is undergoing extensive development, which has impacted on NZ Post’s current location in the area. NZ Post will continue its partnership with Paper Plus to help deliver the postal services that were available from the Highland Park PostShop. As a result of the mall re-development, Paper Plus will be relocating on Tuesday, April 30 and will commence trading at the new location of Shop 3, Unit F, 28 Dunrobin Place, Highland Park later in the week. There will be no change to postal and bill-pay services. PO Boxes will be briefly unavailable from 30 April, 12 noon – but will be available at the new location by the end of the week. In the meantime, if customers urgently need to collect their mail, they can do so simply over the counter at the new location. There will be no change to customers’ PO Box keys, addresses and numbers. New Zealand Post head of retail Mark Yagmich says the mall development means that this will be a change in how people access postal services. ”But we hope the Highland Park community will enjoy the new the location of our partner business, which is about 500m away from the current PostShop – and has ample parking. “Community members may also like to know that the service will continue to be operated by the same Franchisee who has been with us for more than 10 years.” Christopher Zheng from Paper Plus Highland Park says he is excited about the partnership with NZ Post. “Paper Plus is New Zealand’s largest book and stationery retailer with over 115 stores nationwide. We’re pleased to continue our partnership with NZ Post in Highland Park.” The new location will not offer Kiwibank services. Kiwibank services nearby include Pakuranga 3.9km away and Botany Central 4.9km away.

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t was a celebration fit for a soldier. Over the weekend Eric Wilson, war veteran and longtime Howick RSA member, celebrated his 100th birthday. Around 100 family and other invited guests joined the centenarian in celebrating this milestone occasion. The afternoon was filled with laughs and reminiscing on Eric’s adventure-filled life. His daughter Noeline read out the telegrams from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and most importantly the Queen. Paul Couch Captain, representing the 6 Hauraki regiments and Regimental Association also spoke and gifted Eric a copy of ‘Comrades Brave’, the unit’s centennial volume covering the period 1898 to 1998. Eric was also presented a special commemorative coin by Lieutenant Colonel Roger Erat representing the NZ Defence Force.

His eldest granddaughter Tracey Bowyer gave a heartfelt speech filled with loving anecdotes of Eric’s life. “It is measureable by the amount of people here to celebrate you, Poppa, what a truly special man you are,” Tracey said. “You have shared in our lives and touched our hearts in different ways with your generosity of time and kindness.” She spoke of Eric’s fierce commitment to family, tenacious timekeeping, great storytelling and even his inability to watch someone park their car without giving pointers. “Have you ever pulled up somewhere and of course Eric is there first and at the ready to tell you how to park? “’Right, back in, left hand down, hard round, hard round, keep it coming. Right, that’ll do’,” she says, imitating her grandfather with the crowd laughing.

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Tracey spoke of Eric’s loving relationship with his wife, Doris, his love for his family and his faith that one day he will get lucky and win Lotto. Her speech honoured Eric and thanked the gathering of guests for being “instrumental

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arly settlers of Howick had many ways of foretelling the weather. The weather dominated their diaries as it was very important to their livelihoods and ruled their lives. If it rained on freshly cut wheat or oats crop it could have disastrous results. It is said that many Irish hung Neptune’s necklace seaweed or sea-grapes with seawater filled beads from Waipaparoa-Howick Beach on a nail in their cottage porch. If it was soft and damp it will rain. If it was hard and dry no rain will arrive today. Salt in the saltbox by the fireplace was similar. If the salt was runny and viscous rain was predicted. In good weather salt was dry and free-running. A salted ham or bacon hanging in the kitchen shows salt crystals sparkling on cold days or has a pearl appearance in wet weather. Red sky at night was widely accepted as good weather tomorrow. But red sky in the morning was ominous. If it rained overnight the horses of the horsebuses could slip over on Howick’s wet clay roads. If you could see Rangitoto with her head in a cloud, rain was close or it was raining. Today heavy frosts are rare but 100 years ago they were common. The old village fields down Moore and Wellington Streets were glistening white after a frost. Frozen puddles took days to thaw. School students stood in warm fresh cow-dung which warmed frozen feet. The frosts used to kill young mangroves to halt their expansion. Pakuranga was called the “granary” of Auckland for about 100 years. Farmers harvesting wheat, oats, barley or hay watched the weather closely. William Mason, who farmed Bucklands-Eastern Beach and later sold it to Alfred Buckland, had a barometer in 1861 to indicate changes in barometric pressure. Most farmers did not have these expensive items.

Neptune’s Necklace seaweed nailed near settler’s front door.

In winter Pakuranga farmers used to say “there’s an iceberg at the heads”. The prevailing southwest winds from Manukau Heads thundered across farms and down the Tamaki River valley. Bleak House farmers on the ridge of Bleak House Road planted quick growing trees to cut some of the wind blast. Early settler doctors sometimes used leeches for healing. In calm hot weather leeches are motionless, but in rainy weather are very active. Seagulls fly inland during windy wet weather partly as fish swim deeper and are more difficult to catch.

Pukekos feed more vigorously before rain. Our native bees living in clay banks continue to gather pollens in cloudy or windy weather unlike the European honey bees which return to the hive. Bumble bees work from dawn to dusk no matter what the weather gathering nectar or pollens. Some local farmers complained that mosquitoes and sandflies were much more active before it rained. Today we have many resources for weather prediction but it is still very important to our farmers’ lives. ■ Alan La Roche, Howick Historian.

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ast Auckland musicians have joined forces to protest about potential developments that could eventually block treasured views in and around Howick landmark, Stockade Hill. Rules, as they stand now, in Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan, could allow for multi-storey property developments in the future, and the issue has had Howick groups and residents battling to protect what is cherished by the east Auckland community. Songwriter Tony King and fellow producer Phil “PJ” Taylor assembled a local cast to sing and play Tony’s song, Standing On Stockade Hill, with the voluntary project entitled Stock Aid. They asked co-producer Jesse Wilde, aka Aron Neale, a lifelong Bucklands Beach resident, about recording the song at his citybased Studio 38. What’s unique about Stock Aid is it’s believed to be the first community music project in New Zealand history protesting about council plans. The cast of 16 local singers and musicians includes Kiwi music legend John Hanlon (originally of Howick), Clinton Bell of Tablefox, Paul Coppins and Chris Otter of Iceberg, singer-songwriter Sara Frigell, guitarist Tony Painting, and Jon Cook, Sarah RobertsonVickers and Norm Hill of Howick Brass. “I was thinking about the fight to save the Stockade Hill views and the inspiration just happened,” Tony says. “The initial lyrics and melody came quickly, which for me is usually a good sign. “The song is my personal view-

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point of losing the magnificent views we have as we drive past Stockade Hill coming into Howick. It could be anyone’s point of view, or for all of us. “The song is intended for Howickians, but also to the council people who are making decisions affecting the people of Howick, and for that matter other areas of Auckland. “It’s a protest song, demonstrating how strong we feel about the possible loss of views,” Tony says. It could happen if existing rules in the Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan are allowed to be carried out by property developers wanting to construct buildings up to four storeys, which leads to tall walls and roofs blocking view-shafts. The issue of protecting the public’s views from on and around Stockade Hill has been ongoing for some years, and communitybased groups and residents have been campaigning and negotiating with the council. That continues. It has been costly, and the Howick community has been fund-raising for the cause, in a street-based campaign and on the

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Facebook page Save Stockade Hill Views, and at www.givealittle. co.nz – search Stockade Hill. “Any money we can get from this is intended to go towards the community’s battle,” Tony says, adding copies of CDs of the song will be available soon from local retailers. Jesse says: “I recorded this song in my studio, Wilde Records Recording Studios/Studio 38. It’s just one of the charitable acts I’m really proud to be involved. Please help support us!” The song can be viewed on: You Tube – search Stock Aid – Standing On Stockade Hill. PJ Taylor says: “Tony sent me the lyrics and after reading two verses I thought the song was great, before I’d heard the melody lines. Its words sum up the feeling, from an individual’s point of view, about how we feel about our magnificent views from on and around Stockade Hill across Auckland and of our treasured Hauraki Gulf.” “We encourage people to support the campaigns to Save Stockade Hill Views, and to make a contribution at the givealittle page.”

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Life changing experience as an au pair By Farida Master Being an au pair in the east of France has been a transformational experience for Ellie Bambury and she wants to share it with every young person – and old – who is looking for a bit of adventure, travel while getting paid for it. Ellie now visits high schools to present The Big Sister Project, a memoir about her good and bad experiences as an au pair in France. Reflecting on her experience, the Howick resident says that the goal is to help others gain an insight into this work. For the uninitiated, an au pair is a person who lives with an international family to help with childcare and possibly light housework, in exchange for full board, food and some pocket money. Ellie says that an au pair is an equal. Like a big brother or sister. That’s how the title of the book originated. “An au pair is like an older sibling and is part of a family. It’s a fun and an authentic way to get insights about a different culture in a safe environment.” Having studied French for five years, an 18-year-old Ellie was very

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ear Mayor Goff. I am Judith Grant, President of the Point View Heritage Society. I note your media interview on TVNZ last week regarding rubbish dumping in the Auckland region. Point View Drive in East Tamaki Heights is a semi-rural area and has battled with the problem of rubbish dumping for years. Since the subdivision of an area of land known as 178 Point View Drive, the problem has increased 50-fold. Houses are starting to be constructed along the bottom area of this subdivision, but along the top of the ridge line sections are still empty of houses. People come and park their cars to admire the view, eat, drink, take drugs, graffiti and leave behind piles of rubbish and broken glass before they speed off along our winding ridge road, endangering their own and others’ lives with reckless driving habits. Members of the Point View Heritage Society have attended Local Board meetings, met with Paul Young, our Councillor and Mike Turinsky, our Local Board Member and liaised with police over many months in an attempt to find a resolution to these ongoing problems. Weekly, the quantity of rubbish left behind grows daily, culminating in major piles after the weekend. Most Monday mornings, one or another of us local residents phones Auckland Council to request a rubbish pick-up along this stretch of our road. We have requested a weekly Monday pick-up, but apparently the AC system doesn’t allow that to be input into the computer system. When the Council contractors do arrive, they will only pick up rubbish on the footpath and berm, and consequently there has been a major accumulation of rubbish in the planting just off the berm, and down in the un-built area of the subdivision itself.

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In addition to this, many local residents take bags and gloves and collect rubbish ourselves whilst out on daily walks. On Sunday April 7, our Local Board Member Mike Turinsky, off his own bat, organised a rubbishpick along the stretch of 178 Point View Drive. Thanks to Mike’s network, many non-Point View Drive residents and members of the Asian community arrived to help and along with local residents, many bags of rubbish were collected. I have attached a photo of the volunteers Mike Turinsky organised and the quantity of bags of rubbish collected that Sunday morning. Unfortunately, the rubbish is accumulating once again. One local resident, Mike Groves, who lives nearby the subdivision has been out picking up rubbish daily from April 14th to 21st and the attached photo shows the quantity he has collected from that small stretch of road. Apart from Mr Groves spending his own time collecting this rubbish, disposing of such an amount also becomes problematic as it is too much to be put through our weekly

bin collection. We fully understand Point View Drive is not alone in the problem of illegal rubbish dumping - much of Auckland has similar problems, especially in semi-rural areas. However, knowing the problem is not ours alone does not diminish the sense of frustration and loss of pleasure in our local amenities that our residents experience, along with the unhygienic and dangerous mess of discarded food and packaging, broken glass and drug paraphernalia left on our street. As a society, the Point View Heritage Society would be pleased to work together with local council and police to tackle these problems and improve our community and local environment.

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Heading for this story Please find enclosed a photo showing the collection of rubbish dumped at 178 Point View Drive, East Tamaki from April 14th-24th 2019. This cannot be disposed of through regular rubbish collec-

tions, so we would be grateful if you would arrange for this to be collected. At the moment this pile of rubbish is off the road on our property. We would be happy to place it on the berm opposite our property at 230 Point View Drive, so that your staff can collect it from there. Please confirm this arrangement and when we should place it on the berm. Since this is an ongoing problem (the pile in the photos is the result of just 10 days collection) we would appreciate a weekly rubbish pickup by council staff or contractors.

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Re Rices Mall Easter colouring-in competition. There was a good community vibe at Rices Mall, Howick Village, for the recent children’s colouring-in competition. A big thank you to all the children who participated and to their parents/grandparents who encouraged them to do so. Numerous excellent entries were received to be judged by two local authors, Marilyn and Claire, who certainly had their work cut out in deciding the prize winners. Many thanks to Kiwi authors, Marilyn J Bakker, Claire Bunt and Gavin Gosney for their generous donation of books as prizes, and Rices Mall shop keepers and Times Newspapers for their support and enthusiasm. Well done everyone.

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I was appalled by the decision to cancel the parade on Anzac Day. Are we to assume that our police and security arrangements are slack that they cannot offer enough security guarantees for this occasion? Are we not sending the wrong signal that we are scared? The people of New Zealand are quite aware of the nature of dire consequences and every one of us has to be alert to thwart any untoward incident.

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Anzac Day anthem a touch high Congratulations to organisers and participants at the Stockade Hill Anzac Commemoration. Well done. Next time, if they drop the National Anthem a half octave, men would be able to sing too.

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Free speech has got to be so carefully protected T

he Government’s Minister of Justice Andrew Little has recently announced the Government will be reviewing our hate speech legislation in the wake of the horrific Christchurch terror attack. In doing so he has also made a number of statements about what he deems to be hate speech and what he doesn’t. For example, he has declared a pamphlet which promotes the abolition of the Maori seats as being ‘racist’ and an example of why there is a gap in our hate speech legislation. Putting aside my own views on this topic, people should have every right to hold such a view. Just this week he has also said in a NZ Herald column that he thinks the definition of free speech is speech which ‘challenges the socially and culturally dominant, and enables society to progress’. I firmly disagree with Andrew Little in this regard and am deeply concerned with the direction this Government is taking with one of our fundamental human rights. Freedom of expression as a right

Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga does not distinguish between speech which is deemed ‘progressive’ and speech which is not. Freedom of expression gives us all the right to speak our minds, whatever that view might be, however controversial it might be. Of course this is not an unlimited freedom. Our freedoms must be used carefully and cannot be used to incite hateful violence. However it does mean that people should be able to say things we disagree with, even views which we might find offensive. Voltaire once said, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” I fear that this Government is rushing through legislation which will reduce our freedoms, and make us less of a democratic society.

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he Howick area is the first to contribute to Auckland Council’s proposed Age-friendly Auckland Action Plan. The council and partners are developing the region-wide crosssector plan to improve outcomes for older Aucklanders through a series

of community meetings across the region. Auckland’s older population – those aged over 65 years – is growing faster than any other age group. The council and partners want older people to feel they belong and can contribute and participate in

their community. “We want to hear from older Aucklanders and the wider community on the needs, opportunities and aspirations of our older people and those approaching that age group,” said Councillor Penny Hulse, Chair of the Environment

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The next monthly Probus Club of Howick meeting is at 10am on Friday May 10 at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Vincent Street, Howick. We are a friendly club for both retired or semi-retired men and women. The club enjoys interesting speakers, monthly lunches, bus trips, outings to Auckland City shows and The Howick Little Theatre. The speaker this month will be Philip Muldoon, volunteer fireman, talking about fighting fires in USA and NZ. New members and visitors always very welcome. Free admission. For more details phone Marilyn 5768-725.

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The AGM of the Howick Branch of the NZSG will be held on Saturday May 11 at St Andrews Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick at 1:30 pm followed by Heather Maloney speaking about the Women of Franklin who voted in the 1893 election. Door charge $5.00. Visitors welcome. Further information Ph. 536 4388 or 576 5400.

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CAB Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau’s is hosting a free session about taxation in New Zealand on Friday May 24 from 10am–2.30pm at Pakuranga library, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga. Facilitator will be Sudhir Sagar from IRD. Topics covered are: What is tax? IRD Number, Income Tax, Obligations and Entitlements, Working for Families Tax Credits, Student Loans, Child Support, Kiwisaver, Changes in Taxation. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Registrations are necessary – seats are limited. Please email settlement.pakuranga@cab.org.nz, or call Vani (Migrant Connect Administrator) on 021 459 520 to book or for more information.

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NZ secondary schools netball team named to meet England U19s The Netball New Zealand Emerging Talent selection panel has named a dynamic NZ Secondary Schools team to compete against the England U19 team in July. The 12-strong side – including two local players – will host the English for a block of training and match-play from July 1-4 in Auckland. Within the group there are eight athletes currently playing at Beko Netball League level or higher, including Grace Nweke, Nanise Waqaira, Taneisha Fifita and Khiarna Williams who have seen court time during the ANZ Premiership. NZ Secondary Schools head coach Charissa Barham said it was a terrific opportunity for the

country’s next generation of stars to gain experience against quality opposition. “It’s been exciting to see the wider NZ Secondary Schools squad develop and we are looking forward to seeing what this team can do in match-play situations,” she said. “This is a key stepping stone within Netball New Zealand’s development pathway and by having a home campaign we have allowed cross over with Silver Ferns to allow for a unique experience to inspire some of our next group of elite players.”

Secondary Schools team Olivia Burnham – Villa Maria College (Mainland)Dannielle

Dephoff – Bay of Islands College (Northern)Taneisha Fifita – Waitaki Girls’ High School (South) Jaymie Kolose – St Kentigern College (Northern) Vika Koloto – Baradene College (Northern) Paris Lokotui – Queen Margaret College (Central) Brody Manson – Manukura (Central) Parris Mason – New Plymouth High School (Central) Grace Nweke – Avondale College (Northern) Saviour Tui – St Marys College (Central) Nanise Waqaira – Howick College (Northern) Khiarna Williams – Trident High School (Waikato Bay of Plenty)

Hinsley, Drummond win nationals ➤➤Continued from page 20 It’s a long time since Bucklands Beach Yacht Club sailors won a major Junior New Zealand regatta and we are immensely proud of them. The Club last year held a charity dinner with the assistance of the Bucklands Beach Lions Club, raising over $20,000 which was used to purchase yachts and equipment for our junior sailors, says Tresadern. “The opportunity for our up-and-coming young sailors to utilise the boats and equipment augers well for the future.”

Prems clock big win v Waitakere P

akuranga United recorded an impressive 55-7 win against Waitakere on Saturday – but the side apparently haven’t quite hit their straps. While the Premier Round 4 results from the weekend means the Pakuranga United Rugby Club ‘s Access Solutions Premiers secured a valuable bonus-point victory that firmly places the team within the Top 4 and well-placed for the Top 8 come the second round, PURC’s director of rugby Pita Alatini says the side did struggle with its game plan. “It’s been a little disjointed with these short weeks, a couple of injuries and sickness in the team,” says Alatini. “In terms of performance, the last 20 minutes was played how we wanted so we’re building along nicely.” This weekend the Prems face the tough Otahuhu side which it should beat while the following week there can be no errors against the extremely competitive Rifles. PURC Results from Saturday:

Access Solutions Premiers 55 Waitakere 7 Blake Hinsley and Nicholas Drummond went one better this year.

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Furniture Wanted

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in good condition

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TUITION

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Wednesday

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3 Specialist waterblasting

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PLUMBERS

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

PLUMBER All maint wrk, no job too small. Prompt service. Ph 535 9567

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IMMED start. Paint refresh, mould removal. All types plastering int/ext Ph Joe 02102703803

gas and drainage • Hot water cylinders • Bathrooms, kitchens • New and repairs

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AFFORDABLE plastering. New work & alterations. Skimming, cove & gib ﬁxing. Ph Phil 021 521 403

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TREE SERVICES

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PLUMBERS

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CLASSIFIEDS SITUATIONS VACANT

Strawberry planting & trimming

ROMA COFFEE ROASTERS

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Looking for local staff?

Phone our classified department to advertise your job vacancy

Ph 271 8055

COOK

Required for 20 bed Rest Home. Monday-Wednesday 9am-1.15pm Thursday 8.30am-1.15pm Experience essential and must have own vehicle. Must be able to prepare home-style cooking. Must have good command of both written and spoken English.

Please phone 532 8376

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Experienced barista required for Saturday work 8.00am-1.00pm at our site on Cascades Rd, Pakuranga.

Email CV to aaron@romacoffee.co.nz Female caregiver/home help required for lady, 5 days p/wk, 9-3pm. May consider job share. Phone Steve 021308259 a/hrs

HOME HELP WANTED

CARETAKER GROUNDSPERSON

GP Practice Nurse

We have a vacancy for a full-time Caretaker to maintain our premises in the Whitford Village. The successful applicant will be self-motivated and competent in multi-tasking. Interested applicants should send their CV or work experience to: peter@woodbinegroup.co.nz

Busy medical centre with seven doctors and five other nurses. Experience preferred but not essential. Phone Scott 021 2222 411 for further information DE267985

East Auckland

Relief Teachers - We NEED you!

OWAIROA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Want the freedom and flexibility that relief teaching gives? Want to get your foot in the door to take the next step in your teaching career? We currently have a wide range of day to day relieving opportunities in Auckland. We are looking for registered teachers, both experienced and beginning teachers.

REGISTERED PRIMARY TEACHERS

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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Perrys berrys ltd

5 Campana rd, Papatoetoe P: (09) 622 2350 e: employment@perrysberrys.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

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Both inside and outside work available. Hourly plus bonus for those who meet targets. Transport from collection points may be available. Apply in person 9am-2pm – bring tax numbers, photo ID and proof of eligibility to work in NZ.

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Ph 09 815 8152

Owairoa Primary School, a top-performing primary school, as described by the Education Review Office, is seeking several outstanding classroom teachers to facilitate exciting student learning opportunities within our Junior and Middle School programme. Applicants must have good curriculum knowledge and delivery, strong classroom management skills, be IT capable and be excited to be part of the Owairoa ‘family’. [Sorry no slushy machines on site.] Preferred starting dates 6th May, beginning of Term 3, or by negotiation.

Please phone 534 3394

SITUATIONS WANTED HONEST caring semiretired female offers help in home/office, p/time ph Chris 535 7812

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: Jane Huang, Human Resources Manager Owairoa Primary School 85s Nelson St, Howick, Auckland 2014 jane@owairoa.school.nz | Phone 09 538 0060

NANNY 25 yrs exp. Non smoker, own vehicle, first aid cert. Ph Francis 021 08738181

FIXED TERM TEACHER AIDE POSITION

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RENTALS

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

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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www.times.co.nz

27.5 Hours per week (9am to 3pm) We are seeking a Teacher Aide to support our children with learning and behavioural needs to start as soon as possible. The Teacher Aide will work with a variety of children across the school. Experience in teacher aiding or working with children would be beneficial. Please email your c.v. to Hila Crump at crump@pakurangaint.school.nz by 10 May 2019

RECEPTIONIST/ OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS Email: rentals.howick.nz@raywhite.com Internet: www.rwhowick.co.nz

Licensed (REAA 2008)

HOWICK OFFICE

PAKURANGA OFFICE

Robyn Campbell & Melissa Parry DDI: 538 1227 or 021 350 878 – robyn.campbell@raywhite.com Sally Morrison DDI: 538 0685 or 027 305 7582 – sally.morrison@raywhite.com Amny Lam DDI: 538 1287 or 021 108 6663 – amny.lam@raywhite.com Cathy Huang DDI: 538 1288 or 021 883 600 – cathy.huang@raywhite.com

Sam Carr 538 1237 or 021 422 177 – sam.carr@raywhite.com Lloyd Reardon DDI: 216 99 61 or 021 887 811 – lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com

HOWICK – COCKLE BAY – GOLFLANDS 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

Litten Rd Seneca Cr Pounamu Pl

BUCKLANDS BEACH 4 Bed

Takutai Av

$530 Sally $750 Cathy $760 Sally

$720 Cathy

PAKURANGA – FARM COVE 2 Bed 3 Bed 5 Bed

Swan Cr Rapallo Pl Reeves Rd

$370 Sally $600 Amny $780 Cathy

EAST TAMAKI – BOTANY DOWNS – DANNEMORA 3 Bed 3 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Bradbury Rd Derg Pl Ballyward Cl Carlingford Dr

MANUREWA – KARAKA 3 Bed 6 Bed

Hill Rd Nohoanga Rd

$580 Amny $620 Cathy $660 Cathy $700 Cathy

102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

COCKLE BAY 4 Bed

Alexander St

PAKURANGA 3 Bed

Pakuranga Rd

HALF MOON BAY 5 Bed

Fiesta Dr

$725 Lloyd $570 Lloyd

A first aid certificate is necessary for this role, however, the school will organise training if required. Application by email, outlining your previous experience and suitability for the position, including CV and two referees to: Lyn Baxter, Principal’s Secretary lbaxter@somint.school.nz Applications close Wednesday 15th May 2019.

$600 Lloyd

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10 Uxbridge Road, Howick – Ph 538 0680

Somerville Intermediate is a large and vibrant school. This position is important as first point of contact in our school. It is a busy and varied role and duties include reception, enrolments, word processing, data entry, administering first aid to students and general office work. Hours will be 8.00am-4.00pm Monday-Friday during the school term. However, some school holiday hours will be required. Commencement date to be negotiated. The successful applicant will: • have excellent interpersonal skills • have strong oral and written communication skills • be computer literate and able to word process and enter data accurately • be well organised • enjoy working in a busy, team environment • have a sense of humour • be well presented • be prepared to undertake a wide range of duties.

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre

Lloyd Reardon DDI: 216 99 61 or 021 887 811 – lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr 538 1237 or 021 422 177 – sam.carr@raywhite.com Steven Hang DDI: 212 5729 or 021 409 293 – steven.hang@raywhite.com

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HALF MOON BAY – BUCKLANDS BEACH 4 Bed Gills Rd $610 Cathy 5 Bed Clovelly Rd $810 Cathy SOMERVILLE 3 Bed Simmental Cr

MEDICAL RECEPTIONISTS

$650 Cathy

Michael Jones Dr Arrowsmith Dr Eaglemont Dr Chapel Rd

$480 $640 $750 $870

3 Bed

Mirrabooka Ave

$620 Lloyd

HOWICK

Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd

FLAT BUSH OFFICE

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction Steven Hang DDI: 212 5729 or 021 409 293 – steven.hang@raywhite.com

FLAT BUSH – DANNEMORA 4 Bed

Carrick Glen

$680 Steven

LANDLORDS

We have a ﬁnd a tenant service or a full comprehensive Property Management service at a competitive rate Rental lists are also available at Botany Town Centre, Bucklands Beach, Flat Bush, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga ofﬁces

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

The company: We are an International Freight Forwarder looking for a motivated person to join our friendly team based at Wiri. The person needed is someone with experience in international air and sea freight forwarding operations. The roles includes: • Organising shipments with overseas origin offices • Processing the importation of goods, right through to delivery to the final customer. • Communicating updates to customers Requirements for the role: • 2 years’ experience in International Freight Forwarding • Cargowise experience is preferred • Good communication skills • Ability to work as a team player Remuneration: The salary will be in line with experience and skillset. Due to time restrictions, we can only contact those candidates who most suit the position. Only people with the right to work in New Zealand should apply for this position. Applications close on 14th May 2019

Please forward your CV to: recruitment@eastcare.co.nz

Please email your application to paulo@forwardingdirect.com

East Care have positions available for Reception staff. This is an opportunity to be part of our friendly supportive team, have the flexibility of a casual position and include staff benefits. The shifts consist of a mix of weekday, weekend, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts. (Overnight shifts are from 10.30pm - 7.30am). Key to this role is your ability to be patient focused in this busy fast paced environment, deliver first class reception services, including client appointments, bookings and referrals, maintaining medical records, liaising with internal and external clinical teams, financial transactions and ensuring the smooth running of the front-of house environment. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate. The successful applicant will need to have: • Good time management • Excellent keyboard, computer and telephone skills • Flexibility for cover • Have excellent oral and written communication skills Knowledge of MedTech32 would be an advantage although training in this software will be provided. PS267348-V11

Ray White MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA 2008) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

OperatiOns and CustOmer serviCe

PART TIME CASUAL ROLES Work Locally

BOTANY – FLAT BUSH -DANNEMORA 2 Bed 4 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

We are looking for a great team player as Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team and the Deans at Howick College, to fill a position for one year, from 22 July 2019 to July 2020. The successful applicant will have excellent time management and communication skills, accurate data entry skills, attention to detail and a can do attitude. Experience in working in schools would be an advantage. We are seeking someone who is calm under pressure, who has great people skills and is able to work unsupervised. Hours are 35 hours per week during term time. A job description is available on request. A letter of application with current CV and the Support Staff Application form (which can be found on our website www.howickcollege.school.nz) should be emailed to secretary@howick.school.nz Closing date for applications is Friday 17 May 2019 at 4pm.

Martin Caie 021 769 533 – martin.caie@raywhite.com Cathy Huang 021 883 600 – cathy.huang@raywhite.com

$550 Cathy $1100 Sally

BOTANY OFFICE

Personal assistant

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Ph: 271 8055 • Email classifieds@times.co.nz

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CLASSIFIEDS

Education Classical – Modern Piano – Keyboard Guitar – Ukelele – Theory Preschool – Orff Strength

Ruth – Music Teacher

School Holiday and After School Programmes Specially for children with special needs and behavioural concerns Does your child need extra support than what they’re receiving from their current programme? High staff to child ratio are Activities include: outdoor/indoor play, C l ia c e Sp off site outings, art, games, for Kidz! cooking, relaxation, music, Special movies and so much more!! * Pick-up from local schools available Call us or drop in today to find out how we can help! Carer Support Days, WINZ Subsidy (OSCAR Approved)

The Depot, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Phone 533 6360 or Email: deearna@lifekidz.org.nz

Term 2, 2019 MEGANZ School of Visual Arts

Howick Pakuranga Netball Future Ferns - Year 1-4

Art Development Courses Term 2 beginning from Tues, April 30 Learn drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media and more.

Term Two commences Monday 6th May - 4-5pm Register NOW info@hpnc.org.nz BE QUICK www.hpnc.org.nz Future Ferns for more information

For Ages 9 to Adults Also Portrait and Life Drawing evening class available.

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Phone Ruth 576 7406

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for all ages CD250668

One to one and small group sessions in  Keyboard  Ukelele  Guitar  Piano also preschool classes

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CHILDCARE

CHILDREN’S MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO

Small - Caring - Educational 1:5 ratio 8.45 - 3.15 20 ECE hours available

ENROLMENTS OPEN FOR: Disney’s The Aristocats Kids 6 to 12 year olds Learn to sing, dance and act – Everybody Wants to be a Cat

2-5 year olds

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Create A Cabaret 13 to 17 year olds Design and perform an hour long show

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MATHS, ENGLISH, SCIENCE & STATISTICS TUITION CAMBRIDGE & NCEA Some amazing achievements by our students:

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TESTIMONIALS: “We are so happy and very thankful to you for giving directions to my sons. Also, we will always be grateful to you for making them confident enough to take the next step. Thank you so much again for everything you did for them.” “Thanks for all your assistance and invaluable teaching for my Cambridge exams. I am also extremely thankful to Sachini and all my past tutors. I have received admission into Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Massey University in Palmerston North.”

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TEACHING STYLE:

Our first goal is to help the students understand what is going on in class so that they can take an interest in it and not feel embarrassed. This usually involves giving them some background in the fundamentals of the topic and setting homework so that they gain confidence and don’t forget how to do it by the next week. If they are ok with what is happening in class we can then cover any other topics which they had trouble with previously. Once all that is done we can start looking at exam papers and learning some exam techniques. We use the “Socratic” method of teaching wherein we mostly keep asking questions until the light dawns. (We love that moment when a smile slowly spreads across their face and we know that they have got it.) When students feel that they are working something out for themselves it keeps them more involved and they remember it for longer. If we think of the mind as a muscle, it also strengthens that muscle for when it is needed in exams, effectively increasing their IQ. Hence the comment of one of my students that: “Mr Porter explains things well and makes it fun!”

Up to year 11: Casual 10 hours 20 hours

$50 per hour $400 $700

Fees must be paid in advance

Year 12 and above*:

Casual $50 per hour 10 hours $450 20 hours $800 * This rate applies to ANY students preparing for year 12 exams and above Term Times: Monday to Friday: 3.30pm-7.30pm Saturday: 1.00pm-3.00pm Sunday: 11.00am-1.00pm

Call 09 533 9092 or 021 254 0350 Email: BillPorter@BrainstormTuition.Com www.BrainstormTuition.com

Ph: 271 8055 • Email classifieds@times.co.nz

LOCATION: 35 Macleans Rd opposite Macleans College

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CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

Education

for all ages

Can music help you study? Do you usually listen to music while you study? If so, you’ll be pleased to learn that it’s actually a healthy habit that may help improve concentration and lead to better grades. However, this doesn’t mean you should listen to whatever you want, whenever you want.

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Most specialists recommend listening to soothing instrumental music for increased learning. Classical music is particularly effective at creating a study environment for tasks that involve logic, planning and critical thinking; Mozart’s famed piano concertos and

Beethoven’s Für Elise, for instance, are excellent choices for revising mathematical equations. The same goes for the baroque sounds of Vivaldi or Pachelbel, which are also known to help students achieve the mindset needed for scientific thought. In contrast, when it’s time to

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Honing champions N Skipper Blake Hinsley (rear) and Nicholas Drummond won the RS Feva National Sailing Championships. Photos Sail World

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Local Bucklands Beach Yacht Club junior sailors Blake Hinsley and Nicholas Drummond won the RS Feva National Sailing Championships. The pair, who finished second the previous year, wanted to go one better this year so put in the extra effort and came away with the win at the beginning of April. The competition was tough with past World 470 Champion and Olympian Simon Cooke and young crew Oskar Masfen finishing 2nd and Mattias Coutts (past Open BIC World Champion) and Aimee Bright finishing 3rd. Mattias Coutts is the son of Russell Coutts (America’s Cup fame) and Aimee Bright is the daughter of Barbara Kendall

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(Olympic windsurfing legend). Hinsley and Aimee Bright are cousins, so there was plenty of friendly rivalry on the water. Hinsley earlier this year won the prestigious Tanner Cup and placed 2nd in the Tauranga Cup. Both Hinsley and Drummond will be competing in the World RS Feva Championships to be held in Follonica, Italy in July this year. Bucklands Beach Yacht Club manager Lyle Tresadern, whose son Wade Tresadern coached the team, noted the raw talent on display with these two sailors, which he believes will develop into something special in the future with their sailing careers. ➤ Turn to Page 13

o Super Rugby team can match the Crusaders for identifying player talent and honing it to All Black status. That’s why they’ve got about a dozen internationals with the prospect of adding Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor and Will Jordan to the list. It won’t all happen this Rugby World Cup year but explosive Fijian wing Reece could be leading the charge after his dynamic twotry form in the 36-10 thrashing of the Lions highlighted his speed and power. Reece has that x-factor that made Nehe Milner-Skudder, Julian Savea and Waisake Naholo so special when at the peak of their powers. With Rieko Ioane cementing the left wing berth, Ben Smith did a fine job on he right wing last year. However he remains our best fullback despite the brilliant two-try performance of Jordie Barrett in the Hurricanes 47-19 walloping of the Chiefs. Versatile Crusaders George Bridge and Jordan are others who can cover wing and fullback with Bridge scoring twice when coming off the bench in his All Blacks debut last year. Having given powerful Northlander Jack Goodhue the polish to become a splendid All Black centre, the Crusaders have also seen former St Kents student Ennor star in

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