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olice “forgot” more than a dozen AR15 rifle receivers on a Howick front lawn following the alleged execution of a search warrant in 2014, a shooting blog claims. Mike Loder, a contributor to specialist forum Kiwi Gun Blog, claims Auckland Police left 15 AR15 rifles on a lawn and simply forgot them. “This is the same weapon type believed to have been used in the recent American horror shooting,”

he said. Loder, who told the Times he has been campaigning for harsher penalties for armed offending for the last 25 years, said police executed a search warrant on a property of a licensed firearms dealer in Howick. “These tightly restricted firearms had been seized as a result,” he said. “An officer of the court has told the Kiwi Gun Blog that the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) are investigating both this incident and a detective who allegedly forged sig-

natures on witness statements during the same case,” Loder said in the blog. “The IPCA has not returned our calls to confirm this.” The Kiwi Gun Blog states that the goal of the blog is simple – “to keep the shooters of New Zealand upto-date on the threats to their right to responsible firearm ownership. Then to provide them with the information and guidance to counter such attacks.” A police spokesperson said a query

lodged by Loder is being treated as an Official Information Act request. “The NZ Police Media Centre is designed to service calls from recognised media outlets,” the spokesman told the Times via email. “As Mr Loder is not media, his query was referred to our OIA process, which is standard process for detailed information requests.” It is not accurate to say police refused to answer his questions, the spokesperson said. ➤ Turn to Page 5

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here was a good turnout at the re-opening of the newly restored Eckford’s Farm homestead on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Howick Local Board members including David Collings, Sharon Stewart, Dick Quax, Katrina Bungard, Adele White, John Spiller and Peter Young were there to witness the live day and official re-opening of the four-roomed Eckford’s Farm Homestead, originally built in 1851 at Maraetai. Chair of Transport committee of Auckland Council Mike Lee spoke about his connection to Howick, and did the ribbon-cutting along with president of the Howick & Districts Historical Society, Rob Mouncey and chair of Howick Local Board, Mr Collings. “The homestead that started its life as the home of Thomas Eckford and his family on their 368 acre farm, is a fine example of a farm homestead of the period and complements the mid late 1800s Fencible cottages, parsonage, church, schools, the grand Puhi Nui homestead and other buildings at Howick Historical Village,” said Mr Mouncey.

the following day,” he said. That apart, in the last two years the Howick Historical Village has received grants totalling $500,000 from Foundation North, Lion Foundation, Pub Charity, NZ Community Trust, Dragon Community Trust, Four Winds Foundation, First

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The Couldrey family bought the farm in 1877 and enlarged the original fourroomed cottage by adding verandas on three sides. From 1888 to 1923, a small Post Office was added to the building to serve local families. For performing this service, the Couldrey’s received a princely sum of 30 shillings a year. In 1911, the Couldrey’s sold the farm to JJ Craig, an Auckland merchant and ship owner. The farm was then subdivided in 1916 and the house sold to Ian Strachan whose son Graham the Society is deeply indebted to for donating the house to the Society in 1977, said Mr

Mouncey. “The journey to get the building to its village site was a challenging one as no doubt David Edwards, Alan La Roche and other Society members can recall. “David and Alan had to lower the height of the building the night before by taking the corrugated iron roof off in high winds and rain, all in the dark. I am pretty sure that this would not pass today’s Health and Safety regulations. It was amazingly moved in one piece all the way from Maraetai even wending its way through Howick’s main Cooke and Picton Streets in heavy rain

Sovereign Trust in addition to Mt Wellington Foundation and Freemasons, Rotary and Stevenson Village Trusts and Howick Local Board Grant rounds. The grants give a fair indication of the financial resources required to operate and conserve history.

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Uxbridge Photomarathon A photography competition with a twist: 10 hours, 10 photographs on 10 given topics. A sense of creativity and an eye for a good image will get you through the Uxbridge Arts & Culture photomarathon challenge. Contestants will have their camera and memory card checked and verified at 9am before being issued with the first set of topics with one image required for each topic in the same order in which they are listed. The topics will offer plenty of room for interpretation and creativity. The next set of five topics are kept secret until revealed at the halfway mark, 2pm at Uxbridge. You must personally collect the topics from Uxbridge, first at 9am, then at 2pm. From 5pm to 7pm, you can submit all 10 photographs to Uxbridge, via direct download from your memory card. After the Photomarathon day, all the images are collated onto the Uxbridge revolving gallery which will be hosted on Facebook and available by November 1. Please join us on November 2 to view and celebrate your work in an exhibition opening 5.30pm 6.30pm. This exhibition will run until Saturday 2 December.

Fatal crash in Flat Bush

One person is dead after coming off a motorbike in a crash in Flat Bush on Wednesday morning. Police were called to the scene on Stancombe Rd near Kestev Dr shortly before 6am. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Safer license plates

Number plate thefts are continuing to be an issue. This Tuesday 24 October, Howick/ Pakuranga Community Patrol, in conjunction with NZ Police, Countdown and Pakuranga Shopping Centre will hold a Safer Plates event. Motorists will have the opportunity to have their number plate screws changed to a more secure screw to make it harder for thieves to remove the plates. Stolen plates are used in petrol station drive offs, burglaries and other offences. Howick/ Pakuranga Community Patrol will collect a $5 donation. Head down to Countdown at Pakuranga Plaza on Tuesday October 24 between 10am and 2pm and look for the bright blue gazebo.

Bookarama

It was another successful year for Howick Rotary’s Bookarama. A steady stream of booklovers and children descended on the RSA for their annual purchase of pre-loved books, puzzles, and DVD’s. With more than 20,000 books sold and estimated to be more than $30,000 raised, Colin Monk, a spokesperson for the Bookarama Committee, says they can’t wait to see the money go to various community projects.

Howick’s Heritage

A new mobile phone app has been launched which takes users on an informative walk of Picton Street to find out the history of this part of Howick. Howick’s Heritage was launched on Wednesday evening at the Uxbridge Art’s and Culture centre and is now available for download from the app store on your mobile phone.

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Dr O’Sullivan sets sights very high By Farida Master

alk about great expectations. Big things are expected of Dr Lance O’ Sullivan. Described as a passionate public health campaigner, the New Zealander of the Year 2014 is poised to be the new leader of the Maori Party for 2020. Many in the know predict that he will resurrect the Maori Party after it was wiped out in this year’s General Election. Dr O’ Sullivan has also been pipped to be a future Health Minister who will implement huge changes after the 2020 elections. Could he even become Prime Minister at the next General Elections? Given his fierce passion to eradicate poverty and bring about a dramatic change in the health sector coupled with leadership skills, expertise, charisma and a huge media presence— all point towards the making of a great leader. Not many are aware that the 45-year-old doctor from Kaitaia, who has collected plenty of awards including Champion of Public Health and Maori of the Year 2013, grew up in Highland Park. Meeting the son of Howick at the historic Stockade Hill is an apt location to meet the influential doctor—- known for a number of initiatives including setting up Northland’s full-time school based health clinic providing care to 2000 children across the regions; focussing on Pacific and Maori Health; and founder of the iMoko Foundation, a digital healthcare

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new chess Grandmaster has emerged following the eighth Asian Seniors Chess Championships which have just concluded at the Waipuna Conference Centre. International Master Mahmood Lodhi from Pakistan completed his final qualification for the title of Grandmaster and will become Pakistan’s first ever player to achieve this prestigious World Chess Federation title. He finished on 7 points (6 wins, 2 draws and only 1 loss). Paul Spiller achieved a draw against him in round 1 and was the only New Zealand player to score any points against him. The 65+ Veterans section was completely dominated by legendary Filipino Grandmaster Eugene Torre who scored a picket fence 9/9 against his opponents. In second place with a silver medal on tiebreak, was local Howick-Pakuranga Chess Club member and FIDE Master Ewen Green who tied with Edmundo Legaspi (Bronze medal) of the Philippines on 6.5 points. Both Bruce Watson and Ewen Green as well as Edmundo Legaspi all qualify for norms (or part qualifications) for the International Master title. Edmundo Legaspi also qualifies for the FIDE Master or FM title. The International Master title is the next step up the chess ladder from the title of FIDE Master and one below the coveted Grandmaster title, of which there are only around 1500 of in the world.

The event was put together under chief organiser Paul Spiller of Howick. He was appointed by the Asian Chess Federation and NZ Chess Federation to organise the event. Spiller, a qualified (by FIDE which is the World Chess Federation ) International Chess Organiser, is the current president of the Oceania Chess Confederation. MP Maggie Barry, whose fiance Grant Kerr competed in the Veterans 65+ category \, was a special guest at the prize giving ceremony on Sunday along with the department chief of the Nepalese Ministry of Sport, Mr Kul Bahadur Thapa. The competitors from 11 countries including Nepal, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Pakistan, Guam, PNG, Australia and New Zealand were entertained by a local kapa haka group before the prize giving ceremony.

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GM and GM-elect:International Master Mahmood Lodhi (right) from Pakistan won the Asian Seniors 50+, collecting his 3rd and final grandmaster norm. He will become Pakistan’s first grandmaster. Here he is pictured with New Zealand’s first (and only) GM, Murray Chandler. Photo supplied

Design a Rashie and be in to win To celebrate the new splash pad coming to Lloyd Elsmore Park, ANZ and Auckland Council are running a ‘Design a Rashie’ competition. All kindy and primary school aged children from Pakuranga can enter and the winning design will be made into a rash vest for the winner and their classmates.

Auckland Council Head of Active Recreation Rob McGee says, “Our ‘Design a Rashie’ competition is a fun way for us to get the local kids excited about what’s to come this summer. Entries will be judged on how the design represents summer fun, as well as the use of colour and creativity.” Entries close October 27, 2017.

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➤➤From page 1 “Police are investigating a complaint that was received in 2016, relating to an incident that took place in December 2014,” said police. “The matter is currently the subject of an employment investigation and as this is ongoing, Police are unable to comment further.” Loder understands that the 15 AR15s’ complete upper and lower receivers had been left outside on the dealer’s lawn by the police who had conducted a search. “The dealer later discovered them and called the police – asking them to come back and collect them,” Loder said. “Police then told him to drop them off at another person’s address. Police then later charged him with unlawfully supplying these same firearms to an unlicensed person. “All charges were subsequently dismissed.” Loder said the AR15 is a very modular platform. It can accept a vast variety of parts – like dressing a Barbie doll – with simple hand tools. But it needs the heavily restricted receiver to make this possible. “This complete and registered part is what was forgotten. Resulting in the possibility that 15 rifles – similar to those just adopted by our military – could fall into the hands of gangs,” said Loder. “For this reason, in the eyes of the law, the receiver is the rifle.”

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Pretty in Pink By Therese Henkin

very shade of pink was on display at Basalt Bar on Sunday morning for the Pink Ribbon Breakfast. Hosted by Botany local Arishma Singh to raise funds for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation, the breakfast saw 80 guests gather to drink Champaign and talk about breast cancer awareness. Coast NZ Radio Host Lorna Subritzky shared her own story as a breast cancer survivor and encouraged all attendees to go for regular breast screenings. “One in eight women gets diagnosed with breast cancer every single day in New Zealand,” she said. “That’s 10 women in this room. So please, get checked.” The event raised more than $2800 for the Breast Cancer Foundation,

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“The competition is real tough,” says the young dancer who competed in Australia for a scholarship from the Ministry of Dance and won it two years in a row. “Everyone is very versatile. Sometimes it comes down to the right look for role— like the colour of your hair or how tall you are,” she says. She loves tap dancing “because it is a very active dance style and you can perform it at different speed, ranging from slow to fast

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or medium”. Her mother Natalie, who spends most of her time driving her daughter to different dance classes, says it’s aboout team work. “Isabelle’s grandmother and I work together on her dance costumes,” says Natalie. There is a special haberdashery room in the house where Natalie spends time altering outfits, adding bling to dance costumes and coordinating accessories for her daughter’s competitive dance performances. “There are nine different styles of tap dancing at the Auckland Caledonian Dance competition and each of them has a different costume,” she says. Their home in Mellons Bay is now being extended to include a dance room with proper flooring. With an intensive dance programme seven days a week, Isabelle says she finishes most of her school work in class and occasionally stays up late at night to cope with it. Devoted to dance, Isabelle has won an NZAMD scholarship and is eligible for Jazz and Tap. “One has to score 97 per cent or higher to be eligible,” says the tap dancer who has won five years in a row at the Tauranga Champ of Champs is now nominated for the Tap Nationals in 2018.

Jetts fundraiser from the heart Howick’s very own Jetts gym is doing its part for the hearts of Kiwi kids. The team at Jetts has raised more than $2000 during September for Heart Kids NZ. Heart Kids is the only charity in the country that supports Kiwi children and their families affected by congenital heart disease. “When I heard 12 babies are born with heart defects a week in New Zealand I wanted to do what I could

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step of the podium today. “That was a really good race, I am pretty stoked to stand on the second step of the Blancpain GT Series Asia podium in my debut with the series, with the team, at this track and in a GT3-spec car,” Heimgartner grinned. “On the first lap we did get held up with someone spinning which saw us go almost to the back of the field. From there we had to fight back and that is what we did – it was fun passing cars, although by the end of it I was a bit sick of passing, especially in those tricky conditions,” he laughed. “The car today was a lot better than yesterday and it was great to have something that we could fight with. It is a credit to Craft Bamboo Racing and Devon put in a great drive there as well. “It is safe to say this weekend has been a fantastic experience and I would love to have the opportunity to race again in this series and with Craft Bamboo

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Pro golfer Ryan Fox, from Beachlands, was less than happy with a spectator after his golf ball was apparently swiped on the par-4 eighth hole at the Italian Open on Friday. Fox dropped two shots after he was forced to re-tee, taking a double bogey on the hole after he parred with his second ball. He finished on one-under-par 70 on the day but showed his displeasure in a tweet. “To the spectator who picked up my ball on 8... I would have happily given it to you, after I finished the hole #idiot #onlycost2shots.

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Diwali about fighting for good over evil By Farida Master

he victory of good over evil is what the festival of Diwali symbolises, “and it is exactly the same thing, fighting for good over evil that brings me to work every day,” said Inspector David Glowssop, Counties Manukau South Area Commander at the Diwali celebration hosted by Counties Manukau Police at Manukau Police Station. The cold winds at the second floor car park of the Manukau Police Station where the event was held didn’t stop the police and members of the Corrections Department from enjoying the performances, along with masala chai and a simple but tasty vegetarian Indian lunch.

Some of the police officers were hard to recognise as they walked around in colourful Indian turbans. As Venkat Raman, member of the South Asian Police Advisory Board and editor of Indian Newslink newspaper said, this is a good example of police reaching out to communities, especially the diverse communities in Manukau. And from the looks of it, the police were having a great time saying wah wah (translated as `great job’ in Hindi) as they appreciated the dance performance and partook in the celebrations. The high energy and entertaining Indian Bhangra dance performed by the uniformed police team was one of the highlights of the afternoon.

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Mark Benefield, Area Commander Manurewa (left) and Tracy Phillips Professional Conduct Upper North Island strike an Indian classical dance pose with little Radhika Rana. Times photo Farida Master

Two more children’s lives saved Two more Filipino children were sponsored when Tearfund’s nationwide tour stopped in Beachlands last Thursday. Noel Pabiona, Director for Tearfund’s Compassion Sponsorship Programme in the Phillippines, addressed the community at Beachland’s Baptist Church on how child sponsorship is changing lives. Supported by Kiwi singersongwriter Omega Levine, the

crowd enjoyed a night of music and inspiring talks on how poverty is being tackled in the Philippines. “It was a fantastic night out with Noel, Omega and the team at Beachlands Baptist,” said Tearfund’s events manager, Sharon Raath. “We had locals from the area sign up to sponsor a child and heard stories of people being inspired and impacted by the work of Tearfund’s Compassion

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Brown resigns Simeon Brown has officially resigned as a member of the Manurewa Local Board. Brown handed in his resignation following last month’s central government elections where he was elected as the MP for Pakuranga. In his letter of resignation, Brown said it has been a true privilege serving as a member of the Manurewa Local Board and serving the Manurewa community alongside his colleagues on the Local Board and from around Auckland Council. “I am grateful for the support I have received from the Manurewa community and proud of what I have been able to achieve alongside my Local Board colleagues. “I look forward to continuing to have a strong working relationship with Auckland Council over the coming years in my role as an MP representing an Auckland electorate,” he said. Brown has spent the weeks following his election settling into his new role. Brown told the Times he is very excited about this new opportunity and says he will work tirelessly to be a strong voice for Pakuranga in parliament. “I’m incredibly grateful and thankful to the people of Pakuranga for putting their trust and support behind me, and electing me to become their next MP,” he says.

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Star of the Sea gala

Annual Gala at Star of the Sea School in Howick on Saturday, October 28 from 10am-2pm. Carnival rides, bouncy castles, international food stalls, plants, toys, books, White Elephant, face painting, silent auction and more! This year we are raising funds for new modern learning furniture for our classrooms, 14 Oakridge Way, Howick. www.starofthesea.school.nz

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The next meeting of U3A Pakuranga is on Monday, November 6 at St Andrew’s Church, 1.45p.m., corner of Ridge Rd and Vincent St, Howick. Our guest speaker is Robert Brassey, principal specialist cultural and heritage at Auckland Council. The topic of his address is “ A place where no ships have been, the History and Archeology of the First European Settlement in the Auckland Region”. Contact Don Howarth 534-7265 or u3apakuranga @gmail. com.

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Indoor Market, Saturday, October 21, 9am-1pm, All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook St, Howick. Specialises in quality NZ-made handcrafts inc. Kiwiana, souvenirs, felting, denim bags, paua & bone jewellery, children’s clothing, merino/possum knitwear, children’s clothing. Phone Ruth 535-7513.

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RSA women

Howick RSA Women’s Section’s next monthly meeting is at the club on October 27 at 10am. Bring a friend and enjoy a cuppa before the meeting. Phone Bev Smith 534-9285.

New Horizons

A social and friendship club for single 40s, 50s & 60s. Monthly programmes of barbeques, outings, dinners, film etc. A club and prospective new members’ night is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Barrel Inn, Cook Street, Howick. Come along from 6.30pm and meet new friends. Phone Suzie on 529-4027 or Trevor 533-3694.

Mental Wellbeing

Do you need help to overcome feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, shyness etc? Join our friendly 12-step support group that meets every week on a Monday at 7pm, Highland Park House, 47 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park. Phone/text Sandy 021-0491360 or visit grow. org.nz.

Public forum

The Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association is holding an open public forum at the Fencible Lounge (library building) at 7.30pm on Thursday, October 19. The speaker is new Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown. The association wants to hear ratepayers’ concerns.

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Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Ratepayers and Residents Association is holding a public meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, October 24 at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Council officers will be talking about the Auckland Unitary plan and how it affects your property as well as the proposals to address Beach and Erosion issues.

Elevensies

With Lisa Lorrell, Tuesday, October 24, 11am–12pm, $15. Fancy joining a bubbly, songstress for “Elevensies”? Having graced the professional stage for 20 years in the UK, Australia and NZ, Lisa will take you on a musical journey filled with nostalgia, fun and laughter, performing classic songs from best loved musicals and operetta, to jazz, country and pop music. For more information, phone Uxbridge 535-6467 or email events@uxbridge.org.nz.

Art gallery

Green Gables Art Gallery, Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook St, Howick, will feature paintings by Pam French from Friday, November 3 to Sunday, November 26. Sales help to support the South Auckland Totara Hospice. Entry is free and all are most welcome. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-3pm. For more information, phone Beryl 534-5448.

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Whitford BP arrests Congratulations to the police in apprehending the perpetrators of this crime Now how many years or months will it be before they are brought to trial? About two years ago a person was apprehended for drilling holes in car petrol tanks in order to steal petrol. So far this

We are a knitting group who knit baby clothes and cot blankets to give to Plunket in South Auckland for the nurses to distribute as they see a need. We are getting short of yarn and would appreciate any yarn you may have spare. We use any colours and yarn suitable for baby knitting (esp 4ply or 8ply). It can be left at the Howick Information Centre or if you would like it collected, phone Janet 535-4039. Call if you would like to join our friendly group. We meet the first Friday each month at Howick Information Centre at 10am.

New babies

A new Space session begins at St Peters Anglican Church, Pakuranga on Wednesday, October 25 at 1pm. The programme is for mainly first time parents with babies born since early July 2017. For enquiries or to enrol, contact Carolyn email swellm@ihug.co.nz or phone 022657-5851.

Collectors toy & model fair

Sunday, November 12, Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 487 Dominion Rd, Balmoral, 10am-1pm, $6, school children free, trains, planes, military memorabilia, die-cast, dolls, teddy bears, sci-fi, toys, children’s books. Phone Allan 272-4648, Auckland Central Model Railway Club www.acmrc.org.nz.

Country music

The next meeting of the Eastern Districts Country Music Club is on October 25, 7.30pm at The Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Memorial Hall. Phone Kevin 027-4789246.

U3A Ormiston

Thursday, October 26 at 10am, Flat Bush Old School Hall on the corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphys Road. Guest speaker is John Clark on life in the Lifeguards Regiment, the Household Cavalry! Peter Fisher will also talk about highlights of guiding at the Auckland Museum. Admission free, come along for two fascinating talks and see what U3A is all about! Morning tea provided. Contact Peter 272-4479 or email ormistonu3a@gmail.com.

The Betrayal

Ron Jeffery’s wartime adventures as courier, spy and executioner have all the hallmarks of a spy thriller. Powerful doco-drama film. Age 16+. Entry by donation. Wednesday, October 25, 10.30am-12pm. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

Celebrating anniversary

This month of October, the Bahai’s of the Howick and Pakuranga/Botany and Ormiston are celebrating 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah, Prophet Founder of the Baha’i Faith. If you are interested please call 021 508 990.

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person has not been before the court for sentencing for this crime. If he has, then the victims have not been notified. It appears to me that we don’t just need more police but we need a much more efficient court system.

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Our democratically-elected mayor and most councillors would rather have a race-based ward imposed on Auckland by government, than let the people decide. It’s of concern that they have no faith in the system that put them there and has helped Western cultures advance ahead of so many others. It’s important to remind people that the opposite system to democracy is dictatorship – and it was a dictatorial move that foisted the Super City on us. And that’s hardly been a success. Meanwhile, the unelected and unaccountable Independent Maori Statutory Board (IMSB) is lobbying hard to be retained alongside a race-based ward, and why wouldn’t they? Their very well-paid elite take millions of dollars from ratepay-

ers every year, get the bureaucrats to do whatever they want (in the name of “partnership”), vote on key council committees, yet don’t answer to anyone. It’s time for the people to have their say.

Arthur Moore, Pakuranga

Japan not pacificists

I was confused about the news report in the NZ Herald dated September 3 describing Japan as a ‘pacifist country’. As far as history was concerned, Japan was far from ‘pacifist’ as it was the leading country in attacking its neighbours in South East Asia, committing all sorts of inhuman atrocities there until it got over ambitious and dropped a bomb into Pearl Harbour bringing about its downfall. One of the conditions of Japan’s surrender was that it would not be allowed to re-arm, with USA going to its aid when the need arises.

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Margaret Scott, Pakuranga

City bus stop no good

Does Auckland Transport (AT) seriously expect/demand that elderly bus passengers trudge all the way up to 50 Customs Street, (bus stop 1420), with little or no protection from the weather, before they can catch the Howick & Eastern bus services 500/501 to Botany from Auckland City Centre? If this is how AT encourages the use of public transport, it is no wonder it is an abysmal failure. I’ll stick with the car!

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Hawaii – my happy place!

Plenty to hula about! By JANINE HICKMORE When the sun goes down and the nightlife begins, Hawaii’s Oahu Island offers great music in and around Waikiki and Honolulu seven days a week. Many hotels have Hawaiian music and dancers every night in which guests and non-guests are welcome. Outdoor festivals happen across the island at different times of the year. We have experienced a contrast of music from rocking at the “Hard Rock Cafe” Waikiki, to the fabulous “Blue Note” located in the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort where one year we were lucky enough to catch the Manhattan Transfer playing over a candlelit dinner. Normally, when we think of music associated with Hawaii, it is hula girls, ukulele and slack string guitar but you can be assured there is plenty more.

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have now visited Oahu nine times since turning 21 (my 21st being my very first trip). I have to say that this place makes me feel happy every time. For me, it’s the mix of sun, surf, shopping, an amazing atmosphere and the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. Oahu isn’t all about Waikiki I know, but it’s usually the main place to stay for at least some of your trip, for the majority of people. I’m very embarrassed to admit this, but on one trip to Waikiki, I never even made it to the beach, it was all about the shopping. I have since matured! When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, hiring a car and going right around the island is an amazing day out. There’s an endless number of places to stop for refreshments and, of course, there’s the north shore beaches. Around west, east, central and north Oahu, it’s vastly different from Waikiki, great for understanding how and where the locals live, eat, shop etc. There’s a cracking Mexican

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was the portion sizes served, huge but great value for money. The vibe, food and shopping on Oahu Island (main one) was amazing. Also, the locals we met were very friendly and helpful. We also spent a day snorkelling at Hanauma Bay’s coral reef, which was teeming with sea life. This is a great place for amateur snorkelers. Oahu is a safe haven for tourists and the night life, awesome. Cannot wait to return next year, but for a much longer stay, so as to explore the other islands of Hawaii. Mahalo, Heather & Kevin

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As soon as you arrive, head down to the numerous book stands located on Kalakaua Avenue and be sure to pick up “The Great Index to Fun” out every Friday in the “Star Advertiser” newspaper. That’s where we found a listing for a wonderful free jazz concert in the grounds of the Honolulu Zoo

place in the historic town of Hale’iwa if you’re heading to the North Shore beaches, it’s called Cholo’s – try a prawn burrito. One thing I make sure I do on my trips, is to hire a lounger on Waikiki Beach, and just watch the world go by. It’s so relaxing looking out to sea, and wandering down to the water when you get too hot. If you have energy to burn, it’s an amazing view from the top of Diamond Head, so that’s well worth the walk up there – don’t forget your sunscreen and some cold water (although there’s a truck at the start (and end) of the walk that sells cold drinks). Waikele Premium Outlets (in Waipahu) is worth a trip if you are in the market for Levi’s, handbags, Polo Ralph Lauren clothing, Adidas, Converse etc. It takes about 30 minutes or so by car to get there, but there’s also some great shuttle services which will take you there and back at your choice of times. I could go on and on about Hawaii being an excellent holiday destination, but I think it’s best that you find out for yourself!

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The Hawaiian Islands To most of us, the word Hawaii conjures up images of swaying palm trees and crystal clear waters lapping the shores of pristine white beaches. With hundreds of beaches scattered around the six main islands of Hawaii, this picture is indeed true, however The Hawaiian Islands offer so much more. KAUA‘I - Hawaii’s Island of Discovery Kaua’i is the oldest Hawaiian island, aptly nicknamed the Garden Isle, it is a feast of natural beauty encompassing tropical forests, cascading waterfalls and golden sand beaches. With only a small portion of the island paved with roads, it offers fantastic hiking trails and navigable rivers. If you love the great outdoors and want to get active, Kaua‘i is the place to go; activities include: • hike into Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” • kayak or water tube along one of Kauai’s many navigable rivers • ﬂy along the impressive Napali Coast in a helicopter • explore a number of Hollywood movie sets on a movie tour around the island • sail over the treetops on a zipline adventure OAHU - The Heart of Hawaii Oahu is home to the State’s Capital Honolulu and one of the world’s greatest mecca’s for sun-loving holiday makers, Waikiki Beach. Visitors ﬂock to enjoy the unique culture, natural beauty and Aloha Spirit. Take a scenic drive to legendary surf spots on the North Shore. Indulge in great shopping, dining and entertainment in Waikiki and immerse yourself in arts and culture in historic Honolulu. Activities include: • learn to surf on Waikiki Beach • snorkel at Hanauma Bay • relive history at Pearl Harbour War Memorial • visit the famed North Shore surf beaches and continue on an exploration of the island • For history and local cuisine go beyond Waikiki to Downtown Honolulu and surrounding neigbourhoods • shop ‘til you drop at the Ala Moana Centre, Waikele Premium Outlets or local markets MOLOKA‘I - Hawaiian by Nature Unspoiled and unhurried, Moloka‘i is the perfect destination for those who want to experience something besides fancy shops, big resorts and the company of tourists. Instead, discover serenity, empty beaches, untamed outdoor beauty and Hawaiian culture woven into everyday life. Untouched by high-rise development Moloka‘i has no traffic lights, shopping centres or fast food chains. Activities include: • hike Halawa Valley to the falls

• venture off-the-beaten-track on a mountain bike • enjoy a Mule Ride to Kalaupapa LANA‘I - Hawaii’s Most Enticing Island If your idea of an island getaway includes ultra luxury and secluded privacy, the island of Lana‘i awaits you. Just over 3,000 people live on this small island and life revolves around its one charming town Lana‘i City and a small number of luxurious resort properties. It is a place where you can really get off-the-beaten-track with four-wheel driving one of the islands most popular activities including: • four-wheel drive the Munro Trail • explore the sleepy main town of Lana‘i City • spoil yourself at one of the luxurious resort properties MAUI - The Magic Isle If it is relaxation you are after, Maui has got it, with great places to stay, uncrowded beaches and a setting that inspires a sense of wonder. If you are looking for adventure and new experiences, Maui has got that too. Discover Maui, where whale-filled seas meet heavenly beaches. A place where the sun warms tropical trade winds that will blow your troubles away. Activities include: • visit Haleakala Volcano in the early morning to see a breathtaking sunrise • windsurf at Ho‘okipa Beach • snorkel at Molokini Marine Preserve • whale watch along the beaches of the West Coast (Dec-Apr) • play golf at one of the many first-class golf courses ISLAND OF HAWAII (aka BIG ISLAND) - Hawaii’s Island of Adventure The largest in the archipelago is Hawai‘i, commonly called the Big Island. The island’s eleven of the world’s thirteen climatic zones are seen through the landscapes of lava fields, mountains (sometimes snow-capped), lush rain forests, coloured sand beaches and more. The spirit and energy of creation is experienced in Volcanoes National Park, where Kilauea actively sends lava flow into the ocean. Activities include: • get up close to Kilauea’s lava flow in Volcanoes National Park • night snorkel or scuba dive with manta rays • stargaze from above the clouds atop Mauna Kea • drink freshly brewed Kona coffee, straight from the source • discover paniolo (cowboy) heritage in Waimea Contact the teams at Helloworld Howick or Botany to discuss your options for a great Hawaii holiday; whether it be for relaxation or a taste of adventure with a difference.

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Wallabies have pride at stake H

aving last beaten the All Blacks 27-19 seven years ago, the success-starved Wallabies could be dangerous beasts when they challenge the favourites at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. That sole triumph against the All Blacks in their last 18 tests and none this season in 26 Super Rugby clashes against NZ franchises is all the motivation Australia needs to restore a sliver of pride. Sure it is a dead rubber with the All Blacks having retained the Bledisloe Cup with a glorious late try to clinch it in Dunedin last up. But a much-improved Wallabies team made them sweat for it. Having also seen the All Blacks snatch a one-point win in Cape Town against a South African team they had previously hammered 57-0, Australia will have gained

Agnew’s Angle confidence from their two drawn results against the Boks. What has made them so much more dangerous in recent games is the return to top form of halfback Will Genia and second-five Kurtley Beale who have combined so sweetly with first-five Bernard Foley. With Israel Folau a constant threat from fullback, the Australian backs deserve the utmost respect despite their country’s shockingly poor Super Rugby demise this season. With all three expert passers at

enabling team-mates to hit the ball at pace, the All Blacks will need to maintain the splendid defensive record they have built under popular Wayne Smith’s reign. If Beauden Barrett doesn’t start after seeing stars when hit in the head in the Cape Town saga, Lima Sopoaga has the skills to be an ideal replacement. Sopoaga doesn’t have Barrett’s exceptional acceleration but he reads the game beautifully and takes excellent options. Richie Mo’unga’s promotion to the squad as cover for Barrett is just reward for an impressive season playing for the Crusaders and Canterbury. With versatile Damian McKenzie also capable of wearing the No 10 jersey, this country is blessed for class players in such a key position. Meanwhile Braydon Ennor is yet

another former Auckland lad who has slipped through the Blues net to play for a southern franchise. With the Highlanders having long since snapped up the unwanted Malakai Fekitoa and Waisake Naholo, Canterbury and the Crusaders have been quick to sign former St Kentigern College student Ennor who leads the Mitre 10 premier try-scoring with 10 touchdowns. But for a 36-32 win by Bay of Plenty against Waikato, Auckland would have dropped from the seven-team premiership instead of the hapless Mooloos. At least Auckland were worthy opponents in losing 32-27 to Canterbury after the humiliation of having surrendered more than 50 points to North Harbour earlier in the competition. One of North Harbour’s stars

after performing so well for the disappointing Blues is another St Kent’s product in right wing Matt Duffie. However last Saturday he had to play second fiddle to Harbour left wing Tevita Li who scored a record equalling five tries in their 64-33 romp against Taranaki’s second stringers. Having previously made a magnificent comeback to lift the Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury, expect top of the premier table Taranaki to peak for the playoffs with a likely final against the red and blacks. Harbour and Tasman are the other semi-finalists and Wellington are hot favourites to beat Northland, Bay of Plenty and Otago for championship honours. ■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

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Motorsport Museum site on the market The land and buildings housing one of New Zealand’s most impressive private sports car and motorbike collections in a museum-like format have been placed on the market for sale. The Pine Harbor Motorsport Museum in the East Auckland suburb of Beachlands houses a priceless collection of New Zealand motorsport history, including: ■ A 1928 Auburn Speedster - a class winner in the American Great Race ■ A 1977 Yamaha 750CC motorcycle which won the 1977 Isle of Man TT ridden by Joey Dunlop ■ A 1959 Cooper Climax T51 driven by motoring legends Sir Jack Brabham and Bruce McLaren ■ A 1964 JAP Speedway bike ridden by legendary rider Ivan Mauger ■ A Ford Cosworth Sierra – which won the classic 1989 Bathurst 1000 when it was driven by Dick Johnson and John Bowe. The impressive collection is owned by motor racing enthusiast Allan Drinkrow whose companies developed much of the commercial and residential property sites in and around Pine Harbour Marina. Mr Drinkrow leases the museum building in which the automotive memorabilia is showcased. The 640 square meter building at 40 Ninth View Avenue sits on 1,416 square meters of land zoned for residential terrace housing and apartment buildings under the Auckland Unitary Plan. The Pine Harbor Motorsport Museum which is open for viewings to dedicated motoring enthusiasts by appointment only, currently pays an annual rental of $36,442 + GST. The land and buildings are being marketed for sale at auction on October 25 through Bayleys Manukau. Salespeople Dave Stanley and Nick Bayley said the zoning of the land at 40 Ninth View Avenue meant the property could either be maintained in its current status under the council’s ‘existing use’ clause or redeveloped into a totally different format. “While the Pine Harbor Motorsport Museum is a modern and well-constructed purposebuilt building which is only five-years-old, the real value of this site lies in its reconfiguration potential as a terraced unit residential site,” Mr Bayley said. KC12823

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Are you ready to get into the garden this Labour Weekend? L

abour Weekend is the traditional time Kiwis roll up their sleeves and get stuck into their garden after letting things go a bit over winter. By late October the soil is warm enough to start planting summer seedlings and after months of drizzly weather, we’re usually itching to get outside. Whether you’re going for a garden makeover, or just tidying up the edges, there’s always something to be done! Here are some gardening projects to keep you busy this

long (and hopefully sunny!) Labour Weekend: Time for tasty tomatoes If you’re anything like us, you’ll be desperate to get your tomato seedlings into the soil! Planting tomatoes makes it feel as though summer really is on the way. We recommend planting tomato seedlings about 40cm apart and staking at the time of planting to minimise root damage. Tomatoes love full sun so plant them in a protected, warm area.

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They will grow rapidly so remember to water them regularly and feed with a tomato fertiliser such as Tom-A-Rite.

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Growing herbs is easy Fresh herbs are the easiest way to add flavour, aroma and colour to your favourite dishes and meals. Not only are herbs great in culinary dishes, they also provide natural medicinal remedies, and are the source of many classic fragrances. Most herbs are very easy to grow and do not require a lot of space, which make them the perfect plant for children and starter gardeners. Herbs can be grown in small pots on the windowsill, or in pots around the patio where they can be easily accessed from the kitchen. Herbs add beauty, colour and texture to the garden so include them in the flower or vegetable garden as well. Some herbs are also a fantastic natural deterrent to unwanted insects which is perfect for the organic gardener.

a full plant to pick from and can simultaneously discourage disease. Leafy herbs should be harvested just before the plant flowers, when the concentration of aromatic oils is high. Roots should be harvested in winter when the plant is dormant.

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ahlias are one of the best value garden plants for summer colour. Planted in spring, they will flower from December right through summer to late autumn. Native to Mexico and first introduced into Europe in the 1600s, dahlias have been so extensively cross-bred over hundreds of years that the dahlia family now includes a large range of flower types, plant sizes and every colour imaginable. Dahlias are sorted into main groups according to their flower shape. The most common types are the cactus dahlia, with a spiky appearance and decorative dahlias which include a range of forms from tight ball-shaped flowers through to more open forms called water lily dahlias. As well as these two, other common types include dwarf forms ideal for borders or potting, and single flowered forms. Dahlias are frost tender and should not be planted out until all danger of frost has passed. This Labour Weekend should be fine. They prefer a full sun location, but will tolerate some shade. Drainage is very important as the tubers do not like being water logged for any length of time. In high rainfall or wet areas they can easily be grown by using slightly raised beds to help with drainage. Plant the tubers with the

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crown just below the surface of the soil and water in. Little attention is required during growing other than to make sure they’re watered if conditions get quite dry. Removing old flower heads will keep the plants looking tidy and helps the plant to keep flowering to the end of the season. The flowers can be picked for indoor use but will not continue to open off the plant, so should be picked only when they are open already. Dahlia plants go through different stages of growth depending on the day length. During long day length in mid-summer the plants produce a lot of top growth and flowers. Decreasing day length during autumn triggers the plants into tuber production

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However, it’s not all doom and gloom as there are pockets of the country experiencing increases month-on-month and median prices are increasing in the majority of regions across the country,” continues Norwell.

REINZ HPI reaches new high The REINZ House Price Index for New Zealand increased 0.7% month-onmonth to reach an all-time high of 2,699 during September, indicating that the ratio of sales prices when compared to CVs is at its highest point since the Index began. The HPI also showed that all but three regions (Auckland, Taranaki & Canterbury) reached a new high during September indicating strong value growth across most of the country. Regions with the highest growth year-on-year include Gisborne/Hawke’s Bay (up 14.7% to 2,283), ManawatuWanganui (up 12.8% to 2,409), Wellington (up 11.8% to 2,377) and Northland (up 11.7% to 2,575).

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The number of properties sold by auction continues to decline across New Zealand with 807 auction sales in September – down 54.5% on the same time last year. Auctions now only represent 14.9% of all sales nationally. In Auckland, which traditionally sees a large portion of sales sold by auction, only 422 (26.5%) of all properties sold in September were via auction – this is a decrease of 57% in comparison to September 2016. No regions saw an increase year-on-year in the number of properties auctioned, however, month-on-month Gisborne, Manawatu-Wanganui, Otago, Southland, Taranaki and Waikato all saw an increase in auction numbers.

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REGULAR &www.cleanmycarpet.co.nz ONE-OFF MOWING • SMALL & LARGE LAWNS (RIDE-ON) PROPERTIES AND GARDEN MAINTENANCE EndRENTAL of Tenancy • Edging, Weed eating, Weed Control • Hedges, Shrub and Tree Stain treatment Trimming • Rubbish and Green waste Removal • Section Clearing Residential / Commercial • Commercial Property Clean Ups • Free no-obligation Quotes Carpet / vehicle odour removal • Friendly and Reliable Team • Locally owned and operated Upholstery, mattresses, sofas, cushions, fabric, leather Covering Flat Bush, East Tamaki, Highbrook, upholstery & windows Vehicle

xtract-it@hotmail.co.nz 09 274 0999

533 6954

Carpet Cleaning CONCRETE SPECIALISTS & Pest Control

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL CLEAN MY CARPET & LIFESTYLE MOWING

0800-869-872 / 021-114-6117 CALL US

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz

CARPET CLEANING

CD242342

electrical

service technician CD256524

0800-YOURTV (968788) OR 027 507 8680 www.horizonaerials.co.nz

CD235885 CD236250

SERVICES:Phone Uhf aerials installations 576 1507 required for digital reception Freeview TV tuning and solving reception problems 9 Ben Lomond Cres Phone jacks installation Smart TVs wall mounting up to 65” Pakuranga For all your home, work place requirements and free quote

CD235885

Ph 534 5888 - Mob: 027 507 8680 NZ registered

We install high quality aerials and all related products and services involving television viewing for residential and commercial

Household Fragile Freight Unaccompanied Luggage Garden Waste Packaging Materials Trademe items Send domestically or internationally General Rubbish No account needed! We Send Anything, Anywhere! For all your packaging and freight needs

STORAGE SOLUTIONS

www.safestore.co.nz Moving? Renovating? Need more space? Let us store it all!

$95

Moving and Packing Supplies Long term or short term Home and Business options

Servicing South and East Auckland Plumbing and Gasfitting New Builds and Reno’s - Commercial and Private

$40 worth of small boxes FREE when you sign a new contract.

CD256535

CD246814

RUBBISH

08 800 427 7 935 55 or 09 263 3 702 20 info o@ga asw well.co o.nzz

*T&Cs apply

TILING

CD256700

Gas fires and appliances need regular servicing

147 Harris Road, East Tamaki - 09 273 9399

TREES and STUMP GRINDING

All About

Shaping - Reducing - Thinning Chipped onsite - Full Removal

New home - bathroom - kitchen renovations - swimming pools indoor/outdoor areas - patios - stonelaying plus waterproofing and underfloor heating services

Phone Tony 021 935 699 or a/hrs 09 533 5566 tonythetiler@xtra.co.nz - www.a1surfacetiling.co.nz

Also STUMP GRINDING

Good Rates - Free Quotes - Professional Service

Ph Murray Qualified Arborist Ph: 534 7361 292 8930 0274 767 746

CD246497

Trained and registered members of NZQA and Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation All work is covered by their warranties

CD253923

0800 789 248

TREES

For all your tiling needs

CD235879

Household Garden Waste General Rubbish Full Tree work (Qual’d Arborist) Pruning and Full Removal Stump Grinding

CLASSIFIEDS

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BUILDERS

CARPENTERS

AERIALS

HORIZON AERIALS LTD CD206513

COMPUTERS

Complete renova on service Supply & custom build op ons Tiled shower systems Concept to comple on

CD171490

TV AERIAL

Ph: Paul 534 7427 hm or 021 251 4615

BATHROOM IMPRESSIONS

CD130002

IT PC lap tops Sony, Panasonic, LG Sanyo, Toshiba

Old School Builder

021 764797 or 532 8930

FRANIX

Over 17 years service

CONTRUCTION LTD

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

NZ Registered

APPLIANCES

Microsoft Certified Professional

Ph: 5768812 Open 7 Days 83 Reeves Rd Pakuranga

EXP, High Quality, regular home, window & office cleaning. Ph Jenny 021 0841 0001

HOMES & OFFICES Fixed Price Regular & One-Off’s Personalised Service Window & Carpet Cleaning ! Plus Lawns & Gardens Security Screened, Trained & Insured Operators

FREE QUOTES

CARPETLAYER Cheap carpet, supply/lay Restretching/repairs 0800 555410 www.nocowboys. co.nz/carpet

CARPET CARE

Local & long distance by careful & courteous removalists with many years of experience REASONABLE RATES FOR AN EXCELLENT JOB BERT TARRY CARRIERS NZ LTD Ph: 274 2916

Enhancing the look and value of your home Made to measure on-site in Colorcote steel All work guaranteed WINZ approved

ELECTRICIAN Reg. hard working & reliable, value for dollars, all work undertaken. Satisfaction guar Ph 534-8889 NZ REG, Commercial / Domestic. All Electrical Work. Free Quotes. Call free 0800 22 3330 or 0220 635 830 SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates. All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

or Copper

CONCRETE

Ph: 533 0136 or 021 370 307

CONCRETE

Floors, drives, paths Small job enquiries welcome Castle Concrete Ph 534-5177 0274-768-924

FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901 PROCON for all your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted. Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

For a free quote contact Drewe Ph: 027 539 9851 or 0800 432 724 drewe@fasciaandspouting.co.nz www.fasciaandspouting.co.nz

DRAINLAYING

ALL BLOCKS LTD

• Drain unblocking • CCTV camera • Drain repairs • Surface water problems Certified Drainlayers Free quotes and advice Rick 027 256 2533 Neil 021 135 5174

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

Domestic/Commerical New builds Ground water problems Phone Allen 027 546 0553 ccsl1@xtra.co.nz

Certified Drainlayers Drain unblocking Cesspit Clearance CCTV Camera Excavation & reinstatement Vacuum Loader Truck Grease Trap Servicing Pump Station Servicing Professional advice Free no obligation quotes Phone Blair 027 2333 048

Drain Unblocking CCTV Camera Surface Water Problems Dig ups & Repairs Free Quotes & Advice Registered Drainlayer 021 135 5174 mcwilliams_drainage @hotmail.com

Xpose your trade name the best way you can! Advertise locally! Advertise here! We can also advise you on digital marketing We may have some cost effective marketing options available to you. Ph 271 8055 to find our more or email: classifieds@times.co.nz

FURNITURE SHIFTERS

GARDEN CARE

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting. Free quotes. 17 Yrs exp. Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES

REGISTERED

SUPREME ELECTRICAL

Local NZ Reg’d Electrician No job too big or too small! No call out fee if you mention this advert.

021 130 7217 09 217 2217

TOP QUALITY - LOW COST Lawn mowing Garden maintenance Garden makeovers Trees Affordable Landscaping FREE QUOTES Phone:

271 1125 021 264 6080

broken windows glazing mirrors cat doors balustrades showers splashbacks Ph 265 2941 38 Trugood Dr, Burswood www.haynesglass.co.nz

HANDYMEN

HANDYMAN

An experienced gentleman with years of experience in additions, renovations, wallpapering & painting etc. All other work considered also...

Flat pack specialists We will assemble for you! Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

ANY FIX-IT

If you want something fixed such as: Painting fences,garages etc Plumbing job Timber and plastic repairs Fence repairs Broken plastic Some appliances can be fixed I will look at anything and give you advice Ph Merv 027 444 7426

Handymangardeners. co.nz All jobs Ph Michael 0276 162 146 or 576 0105

LANDSCAPING FOR ALL YOUR Landscaping needs. Over 10 years experience. Call Tim on 021 885 676

Terry’s

LANDSCAPES Ph: 535 9155 thebehersings@xtra.co.nz Silver Medal DESIGN Winner CONSTRUCTION Ellerslie MAINTENANCE Flowershow

CD149879

LAWNCARE EZYMOW free quotes, friendly, reiliable & affordable service Ph Scott 0210 2475 434

FENCING & TRELLIS 535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

GREENMAN den TREES Free quotes. vice. Phone 021 570 409

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

GARDEN Control all weeding, pruning, reg garden maintnce. Robert 0274 990 513 / 5347536

ABOUT Fencing 2000

No job too small. Repairs, Fencing, Pool Fencing. Free Quotes.

L1C020

Lawn & Gar& HEDGES. Friendly ser534 2053 or

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

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

Ph: 271 8055 • Fax: 271 8056 • Email classifieds@times.co.nz

HAYNES GLASS

CD243734

with over 20 yrs exper.

Ph: 021 687 745

GLASS & GLAZING

Handymangardeners. co.nz. All garden care Ph Michael 0276 162 146 HORTICULTURE Service. National Cert in Hort. Free quote, dedicated to quality work Contact Dan 021 1223092

BRUCIE’S

LAWNMOWING Small and large lawns Residential / Commercial Rubbish removal Trees, hedges, trimming Garden clean-ups Locally owned / operated Free quotes Ph Bruce 537 3470 or 021 0262 1890

CD242335

CARPET Cleaning starting from $80 Ph Grant 533 0522, 0211 576 963

ELECTRICIAN Registered Electrical, Smartvent & Alarms. Ph Mark 027 495 4219, a/h 534 3227

0800 943 366

CD243547

Lynch Design 577 1939 www.lynchdesign.co.nz

AA CARPET Laying & repairs, no job too small Ph Brian 0274-966094/5341302

Carey

K55042

CD177619

Plans for new houses & additions 30yr experience. Prof member ADNZ - LBP

CARPET LAYING

IN 64 COLOURS OR COPPER No joins - No leaks - guaranteed

SPECIALISTS

Local family owned business www.aucklandwideremovals.co.nz

We do WINZ quotes

Driveways/Patios Swimming Pool surrounds Decorative coloured Concrete Exposed Pebbles and Aggregates Concrete Sealing Bobcat and Digger Post Hole Boring

Driveways/Floors Parking areas Exposed Aggregate All earthworks Retaining & more

CONTINUOUS SPOUTING

PACKING, MOVING & STORAGE

CD226123

ARCHITECTURE

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

CD248907

www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz

09 277 7874 viphomeservices.co.nz

TRUSTED MASTER PLUMBERS & GASFITTERS Phone Steve 09 577 4942 or 021 625 378 majesticplumbing@xtra.co.nz www.majesticplumbing.co.nz

FURNITURE REMOVAL

Registered Electrician Work guaranteed Stove & hot water repairs Security lighting Phones, lighting, power points Steve 021 949 168 a/h 532 9842

CLEANING, wkly, f.nghtly, springcln. Free quote, honest, reliable, refs, fit & exp. Ph 021331190

VINYL LAYING, supply, prep & install. No job too big or small Ph Brendan 021-996-898, 537-8402ah

CD256471

021-369 881

Rick 027 256 2533 Neil 021 135 5174

Electrical

CD252360

533-6954

CD253443

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

Barratt-Boyes

CD253440

CD127274

NZ registered electrical service technician

• Retaining walls • Concrete work • Dig outs • Excavator hire Free quotes and advice

PLUMBERS

CLEANING

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Alternator Charge Rate, Starter Condition and Check Plus Battery Test - FREE OF CHARGE

VINYL LAYER 25 yrs exp. Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

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

K58038

MARKS

LICENCED BUILDERS, new homes, renovations, bathrooms, all jobs Call Matt 021 679378

24B Polaris Pl, East Tamaki - OPEN SAT 8.30-1pm Ph/Fax 274 0495 Auto Electrical & Mechanical Repairs

For anything electrical • Registered Electricians • Established over 25 years in local area • ECANZ guaranteed • Gold card discount Phone 274 6977

CD256721

K75008

Repairs to: Parmco, Turboair, Fisher & Paykel, European & Italian appliances • Stoves & Rangehoods • Waste disposals • Dishwashers • Laundry

DRAFTING & DESIGN

PC Laptop LCD Printer Virus Network Email Data Recovery Onsite Job NO Fix NO Fee

PAKURANGA AUTO ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL

GA101040

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

MOTORING

LEES CARPETS

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

GA117458

CD253271 CD253271

535 6950 021 0333 149

A1 ELECTRICIAN Nz Reg. Power pts, Lights, Rewires, Switchboards. Installations & Repairs. Prompt service, reasonable rates. Ph Mark 021959439 or 5344401

Power you need KOBA BATTERIES

D & J Computer

Licensed Building Practitioners

• Reclad Specialists • Alterations • Renovations • Repairs • Bathrooms • Decks • Waterprooﬁng Competitive Prices - Free Quotes Office: 09 527 6360 Dave: 021 836 360 www.franix.co.nz

East City Stove Repairs

Ph: 534 1244 Email: celsius@outlook.co.nz

GARAGE DOORS

CD250676

All Interior Renova ons Bathrooms Kitchens Doors Plasterbd lining Repairs and Maintenance Co-ordinate SubContractors Available

(SuperGold Card Discount)

$35 p/m

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

SN64060

I Fix 4U

138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262

DAVE TAPPER BUILDERS Ltd

Specialising in stove repairs

CD255903

½ price TV, audio Washing machine refrigerators Factory Returns entre rvice C e S d rise Autho

BUILDER, additions, renovations, decks, bathrooms. Coordinate sub contractors, competitive price, licensed builder Ph Alan 021 548 131

Ph Alan 0274-516-454 a/h 576-6756

CARPET & VINYL

CD255310

Electricians

HeatSales, Pump Services Installation and Servicing

Celsius

NZ Reg Electrician

Sand/polyurethane staining/ blonding New & old floors Supply & lay cork tiles. Free Quotes Ph: 537 3371 Neil Craft 027 296 6320 Kris Craft 021 055 7522 www.craftfloorsanding.co.nz

CD249842

Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

Air conditioners

CD137943

TV Audio Aerials Heatpumps

A STOVE PROBLEM?

CD237020

25 years experience Stylish and affordable Bathroom renovations 2. Bathroom and Shower renovation specialist 3. Wall and Floor Tiling 4. All Aspects of Domestic Plumbing Service & Repair 1.

Laptops, Desktops, Viruses, Network, Printers NO FIX NO FEE Ph Johnson 5353510 B.Com (INFOSYS) UoA

CD254710

Additional Outlet Phone Jack TV/VCR Tuning Ph: 532 8723 021 661 469

—HOME IT— —SERVICES—

Family owned/operated over 30 yrs

L PEdCitIioAnal unit S Y A D HOLI 0 for an ad

OOLice $90+gst -$5 SCuH mp serv

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FLOORSANDING

Affordable consultations and planting plans. Phone Karen 021 865 590

CD217636

INSTALLATION

CD6793

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Your local caterer for over 15 years Any event or occasion Please call me or email deliciousdining@xtra.co.nz 537 1312 or 021 180 9878

021 022 46711

HEATING

CRAFT

CD228064

AERIAL Installation, home theatre setup, extra TV outlets incl Sky Ph: Rodger 021 659677

DELICIOUS DINING

cd237763

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

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

CATERING

Extensions Construction Services Weather Tight Solutions

FLOORING & SERVICES

K58004

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

All fixing.Regd builders, alterations, repairs, renovs, Vincent 533 9658, 0211353388

New Homes Alterations Reclads

Great rates, Gold Card discount. Local family business. Reliable, friendly, no job too small. EFTPOS avail. Call Anthony 534 0275

NEW DECKS, Deck Repairs, etc. New Fences & repairs. Free quotes. Call 021 023 69767 John

CD251447

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

for over 20 yrs

Damien Westwood Mob: 027 4854 412 Ph: 536 5112 or westwoodbuilders@xtra.co.nz www.westwoodbuilders.co.nz

CD242704

ADDITIONS, alterations, bathrooms, decks, etc. all types of work. over 40 yrs exp. Registered Certified Builder Ph Ken 534-1214

MAINTENANCE & Building repairs. Small jobs, qualified Ph 576 7841 or 021 1481076

New Zealand Registered

Electrician

LICENCED BUILDING PRACTITIONER REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS

CD252647

LICENSED All work Guaranteed Renovations Alterations Bathrooms Decks Repairs and Maintenance Ph 537 8244 or 027 492 7395

AA DOBBS LTD

GARDEN CARE

CD255199

CA Professional services, for accounting, tax returns, GST, payroll, Startups. Xero, Mobile service and fixed price. Ph Balaji Kris 021 175 87 78: 537 5942

ACTIVE retired carpenter past master builder, wants small jobs e.g. easing sticky doors, windows, deck repairs, all carpentry jobs, Ph Bob 534-1355

CD192254

ABOUT Building Services

CD256562

BOOKKEEPING Service simple solutions. Xero, MYOB, GST, PAYE. Sheryl 0212982786

FENCING & TRELLIS

ELECTRICAL

BUILDERS

CD145261

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PAVING

Doors/Door Repairs

0800 24 LOCK

ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Ph Adrian 027603-1919 or a/hrs 537-2345

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

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

0800 420 900

Ph: 0800 789 248

AJ BOWKER

PAINTER & DECORATOR

Local Master Plumbers 24/7

CATKIN

TILING

1st

For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

KP87651

CD240215

Interior and Exterior Painting, Wallpapering New and Existing Registered Master Painter Ph Andy 027 495 8661

CD246999

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TILING

Quality guaranteed Free Quote Waterproofing Best Prices Wall and floor Underfloor Heating David Yang 273 6566 or 021 1867 361

Interior/Exterior Repaints

ADAM OXLEY Certifying Plumber

PAINTER Int/Ext, 25 yrs exp in Eastern suburbs. Roger Parker 576 9796 or 021951634

CD197785

Spouting, Roofing, Hot Water Cylinder Repairs/Replacements, Drainage/Unblocking ALL WORK HAS A WATER TIGHT GUARANTEE WE RESPOND TO ALL CALLS! 24/7. Ph 534 5286

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

PAINTER Paperhanger. Free quotes, Pensioner discount. 30yrs exp. 535-3022

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

CD155961

SS80294

Ph Ross 521 2777 or 021-944899

PEST CONTROL

ANY Plastering/ Painting! In/out. Lge/sml jobs, small holes repaired New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803

Ph Murray

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

534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746 BLADECUTTERS, Tree work landscaping stumps rubbish removals hedges com weed spraying. Ph Eric 021 732 147 or 534 8797

For boats, outdoor blinds & furniture

171 Moore St, Howick Ph: 535 7524 www.easterncovercentre.co.nz

NICHE Upholstery

Upholsterers Reupholstery specialists Furniture, New Squabs, Headboards Made to measure 534-4109 / 0212997162

PAKURANGA 3 brm, nice area, suit family, $580 pwk, no pets Ph 5774565, 021373177 PAKURANGA 1 dbl rm unit. Freestanding, w/ware, free wtr & lawns. N/s, n/p, osp. Suits wkng cpl. Avail now. $350pw. Ph 027 200 1398

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

HOWICK/ HGHLD PK, fully furn room, $200 all incl, handy shops, bus. 5343339, 0210463437

Rental & Property Management Specialists

Professionalism Dedication Excellent Communication Proactive Approach Robyn and Melissa have worked in Property Management for the past 16 years and were awarded Ray White Property Manager of the year in 2006 and 2015. Being energetic and dedicated professionals, Robyn and Melissa ensure a reliable tenant is placed into your property. If you require a complete Property Management service whereby eliminating any stress such as rent collection, monthly inspections etc Robyn and Melissa will deliver a professional standard of service. Robyn Campbell and Melissa Parry, Howick Office, 10 Uxbridge Rd, Howick Direct Dial 538 1227 Mobile 021 350 878 MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA2008)

WHITFORD luxury home. $170pw + pwr, 5 mins from Howick & Botany. 0274 989 080

TO LET

Stackpole’s Stackpole’s Upholstery Upholstery

BRANCH MANAGER

ALL TREE WORK Stump Grinding Fully Insured Free Mulch Ph Brett 533-0473 or 021-279-9118

TREES STUMP GRINDING STUMP GRINDING Remove stumps the easy way. Remove stumps the easy way.

For Forsuperior superiorrecovering recovering of oflounge lounge& &dining diningsuites, suites, lazyboys,antiques, antiques, squabs squabs lazyboys, Hugefabric fabricselection selectionwith with Huge over 30,000 choices over 30,000 choices Workmanship guaranteed Workmanship guaranteed FREE in-home quotes with Polishing fabrics and Repairs Email and details to: FREEphotos pick-up and delivery briar@stackpoles.co.nz Polishing & Repairs TalkTalk to Briar, Julie or Nick to Julie or Nick

Ph:274-8585 274-8585 PH:

WATERBLASTING

Exterior Cleaning Specialists

• House/Building Washing • Decks, Paths, Drives, Fences • Roof and Gutter Clean • Roof - Moss/Lichen Treatment We also offer: • Carpet Cleaning • Pest Control Book your Spring Spruce-up, call

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA 2008) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS Email: rentals.howick.nz@raywhite.com Internet: www.rwhowick.co.nz

HOWICK OFFICE

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick - Ph 538 0680

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

HOWICK - COCKLE BAY - MELLONS BAY 3 Bed Union Rd $520 5 Bed+ Botany Rd $750 PAKURANGA - HIGHLAND PARK 2 Bed Janet Pl $480 3 Bed Reelick Ave $540 3 Bed Aviemore Dr $540 BUCKLANDS BEACH 1 Bed Haseler Cres $410 1 Bed Waller Ave $420incl p&w 3 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $530 FLAT BUSH 4 Bed Robin Brooke Dr $600

Sally Sally Robyn/Melissa Robyn/Melissa Sally Robyn/Melissa Sally Sally Robyn/Melissa

021366615 or 0508932532

CHEMWASH

Safe, low pressure, exterior cleaning Houses, Roof treatments, Paths, Drives, Decks CALL YOUR LOCAL OPERATOR CRAIG 535-5661 www.chemwash.co.nz

✓ Specialist waterblasting

WINDOW CLEANING ALL WINDOWS, frames, sills, I will give a free quote today. Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784 WINDOW cleaning. Best price. Phone Grant 533 0522 or 0211 576 963 WINDOWS in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing. Exp operator. Phone Keith @ Panoramics 027 245 3444 / 530 8136

BOTANY OFFICE

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre Lloyd Reardon DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811

lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 Email: sam.carr@raywhite.com

BEACHLANDS 6 Bed Karaka Rd MT WELLINGTON 2 Bed Barrack Rd

$600

Sam

$460

Lloyd

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Lloyd Reardon DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 Email: sam.carr@raywhite.com HALF MOON BAY - BUCKLANDS BEACH 2 Bed Minaret Dr $460 3 bed Clovelly Rd $540

Sam Lloyd

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

Ph: 271 8055 • Fax: 271 8056 • Email classifieds@times.co.nz

PAKURANGA OFFICE 102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

Matt Balme DDI: 538 0682 or 021 538 595 Michelle Balme DDI: 538 0683 or 021 467 043 Kyla Houltham DDI: 09 212 5729 or 021 409 293

matt.balme@raywhite.com michelle.balme@raywhite.com kyla.hoult ham@raywhite.com

HOWICK 3 Bed Union Rd $530 HALF MOON BAY - BUCKLANDS BEACH 2 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $450 MT WELLINGTON 2 Bed Almond Pl $400

Michelle Michelle Michelle

FLATBUSH OFFICE

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction Cathy Huang DDI: 538 1288 or 021 883 600 Amny Lam DDI: 538 1287 or 021 108 6663

cathy.huang@raywhite.com amny.lam@raywhite.com

PAKURANGA – HIGHLAND PARK 2 Bed Latham Ave $450 Amny 3 Bed Lynley Pl $550 Amny 3 Bed Gossamer Dr $580 Amny 3 Bed Tamaki Bay Dr $580 Amny FLAT BUSH - MISSION HEIGHTS - EAST TAMAKI - DANNEMORA 4 Bed Skelligs Dr $660 Cathy 4 Bed MacNean Dr $690 Cathy 4 Bed Stonebrooke Lne $690 Cathy 5 Bed Savina Ct $880 Cathy 6 Bed Eynsham Ct $950 Cathy HOWICK - MELLONS BAY - SHELLY PARK 6 Bed Pohutukawa Ave $1300 Cathy HALF MOON BAY - BUCKLANDS BEACH 3 Bed Casuarina Rd $550 Amny TAKANINI 4 Bed Treestump Rd $630 Cathy PANMURE - MT WELLINGTON 3 Bed Whale Rd $630 Cathy ONEHUNGA 4 Bed Victoria St $830 Cathy

LANDLORDS

We offer two services: A free find a tenant service or a full comprehensive property management service at a competitive rate. Rental Lists are available at Botany Town Centre, Bucklands Beach, Howick, Dannemora, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga offices CD256681

BRUCE (021) 653-425 BRUCE534-2595 (021) 653-425

534-2595 Also Pauanui

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows ✓ Domestic & commercial ✓ Low pressure bio-wash ✓ Professional presentation Call Nick 537 4602 or 029 7700581

KB2051 E3C026

PLASTERBOARD stopping, new and alterations, quality work, reas rates. Grant 021 673 388

PLUMBER Certified 23+yrs exp. New or RENO work/ Hot Water cylinders. Brad 022 671 8125

Browse our digital papers online www.times.co.nz both current and past issues

Reducing Thinning Shaping Full removal Chipped onsite/removed Good rates Great refs Free quotes

K54146

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

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

COVERS

CD140634

AA PLASTERING & painting, full skimming, big and small jobs. 022 399 1601

Brett 534 3562 027 493 0181 Warren 534 3551 027 281 9454

UPHOLSTERERS

K54159

PLASTERERS

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

& STUMP GRINDING

Qualified Arborist

H3X019

BUG LADY, be bug free for summer, ants, flies, spiders etc. Ph 0212363992

TREES

MELLONS Bay spacious 2brm. Private & sunny. Int gge, avail immed. $550pw. Ph 021 428 252

KAK007

CD237017

Jim 0800 38 38 48

All tree and hedge work Rubbish removal Garden Clearouts Free Quotes Fully Insured

All about

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES

Ph Josh 534 6147 or 021 074 8027

L5F014

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

BE BUG-FREE Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Rats & Mice, Wasps 20+ years experience

Plumbing

Prompt Reliable Service Bathrooms Kitchens General Maintenance Hot Water Cylinders Spouting & Roofing

TREES & Stumps, chipping, est.1967, free quotes, low rates Terry NZ Arbor 530 8741, 0274 989080

CD255813

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HPK still a mighty powerhouse

Some of the HPK winners. Photo supplied

ast week at the National Aquatic Centre in Albany Howick Pakuranga Swimming Club showed that they are still one of the powerhouses of New Zealand swimming by coming third overall in the New Zealand Short Course Championships. The senior squad, coached by Jana Korbasova, and the age group squad coached by Sheldon Kemp, combined for a total of 36 medals over the five day event. The Short Course Nationals always turns up the heat for fast, entertaining racing and 2017 was nothing different. The HPK team was smaller in numbers than previous years with the departure of some senior team members continuing their swimming in the American University system but really stepped up through the week long competition. Standout performance would have to go to Pakuranga College student Tyron Henry who scored a load of age group medals and

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open finals. The club’s two senior Para athletes, Tama Solouta and Tupou Neiufi once again picked up multiple medals across the week with senior National team member Daniel Hunter fresh from World Champs showcasing his leadership role around the pool for some younger age group athletes. Medallists: Tyron Henry – three gold, four silver – 16 year-old menBobbie Gichard – five silvers with three in the 17/18 year-old women

THURSDAY 19 Rise6:31am Set7:40pm 11:36am to 1:36pm 11:13pm to 1:13am 7:50am 8:06pm Rise6:20am Set6:58pm

FRIDAY 20 Rise6:30am Set7:41pm 12:21 to 2:21pm 11:59pm to 1:59am 8:37am 8:52pm Rise6:53am Set7:57pm

division and two in the open womenTama Solouta – two gold, one silver and one bronze - Para mensRyan Oliver – four bronze – 14-year-old menJosh Kao – two silver – 13-year-old menThomas Hughson - two bronze in the 17/18 year-old menTupou Neiufi – three gold, one silver – Para womenShaquille Va’atua – one bronze – open menDaniel Hunter – one gold – open menPhoebe Harris – one bronze – 16-year-old women Relays – one gold, one silver, two bronze.

SATURDAY 21 Rise6:29am Set7:42pm 1:07 to 3:07pm 12:44 to 2:44pm 9:21am 9:34pm Rise7:26am Set8:55pm

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HPCC beat University Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premier Men won by 86 runs Howick Pakuranga 279/5 - Bill White 62, Donovan Grobbelaar 63, David Winn 57*, Sam Borland 38 University 193/10 - J. Silva 89*, Matt McEwan 4/35, Donovan Grobbelaar 2/31, Jamie Brown 1/26, Danru Ferns 1/40, Rudi Botadra 1/41 The wicket and outfield were slightly damp at the start of Howick Pakuranga’s innings but once it dried out, batsmen found conditions were more to their liking. HPCC put up an imposing 279 after 50 overs, helped by big partnerships between Donovan Grobbelaar and Bill Walsh who put on 90 runs and David Winn and Sam Borland who added 75 key to the large total. University were always up for a challenge after losing two wickets in the first three overs to Matt McEean for only 5 runs and never really recovering. Howick Pakuranga’s bowlers kept the visitors under constant pressure backed up by very good fielding and a middle order collapse with wickets falling at 45,71,73, 78 and 106 put University into a position where

SUNDAY 22 Rise6:27am Set7:43pm 1:53 to 3:53pm 1:30 to 3:30am 10:02am 10:15pm Rise8:00am Set9:52pm

MONDAY 23 Rise6:26am Set7:44pm 2:39 to 4:39pm 2:16 to 4:16am 10:41am 10:55pm Rise8:37am Set10:47pm

the lower order batsmen were left with little option but to try and bat out 50 overs which they failed to do. Marie Raos Ray White Premier Reserves had a huge win over Birkenhead by 223 runs. HPCC 345/2 - Wayne McKenzie 71, Chad Crenfeldt-Smith 52, Tim Tomlinson 86* and Cameron Neal 103* Birkenhead 122/10 Jacob O’Callaghan 3/15, Michael Greenwood 2/19, Adam Jones 2/13, Taine Jolley 1/24, Rowan Naude 1/32 Cameron Neal scored the first century of the season. Howick New World HPCC Premier Women played two matches in its T20 competition. The second match against Parnell resulted in a good win after going down to Cornwall in the early match. Howick New World Howick Pakuranga vs Parnell: HPCC won by 40 runs Howick Pakuraanga 154/4 - Riva Aoroa 25, Josie Penfold 23,Skye Bowden 23, Mansimran Kaur 26* Parnell 114/4 - Kaur 2/18, Rae Allright 1/21, Skye Bowden 1/7

TUESDAY 24 Rise6:25am Set7:45pm 3:26 to 5:26pm 3:03 to 5:03am 11:20am 11:34pm Rise9:16am Set11:40pm

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Maiden title for Howick College H

owick College’s meteoric rise at the New Zealand Secondary School Champs has ended with their first national crown. In what was their first appearance at the national netball event, the Auckland school beat Saint Kentigern 33-25 in an exciting grand final on Friday. It was the second time the two teams had clashed at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua with just three goals separating the two when they met in the tournament opener earlier in the week. Howick also won that match but were forced to come from behind in the grand final with Saint Kentigern gaining the early break. Goal attack Ashleigh Garner led from the front for Saint Kentigern – sinking eight from eight in the opening spell – as her side held an 8-6 advantage at the first break. But momentum swung after the whistles for the second quarter with Howick netting five unanswered goals, their resurgence spurred on by goal keeper Nanise Waqaira who snaffled two intercepts in the spell. Shooter Leehava Saverio also came into the game netting eight from nine in the quarter as Howick closed the gap to one goal by halftime. The arm-wrestle continued into the third quarter with Saint Kentigern netting two quick goals before

Howick’s ability to share the shooting load again proved a strength to their game as they won the last quarter 10-4 to snare the spoils. Meanwhile, Manukura finished a successful week with third place after beating Epsom Girls’ Grammar School 37-30. A strong second quarter performance, where they outscored Epsom 15-6, set the Palmerston North school up for the win. Centre Braxton Te Rini was a stand-out in the middle for Manukura picking up five intercepts and feeding her shooters well. Manukura were also bookended by strong showings from goal keeper Antonia Heihei who snaffled five intercepts and six deflections while shooter Rochelle Fourie netted 30 goals for her side and picked up five valuable rebounds. Grand Final result: Howick College 33 (Leehava Saverio 20/24, Lasalle Lefale 13/13) beat Saint Kentigern College 25 (Hannah Ward 7/9, Ashleigh Garner 18/24). Quarter scores: 6-8, 15-16, 23-21, 33-25.

Howick College’s plucky netball squad have taken the NZ Secondary School championship title.

Howick started to assert their dominance and it was the latter which went into the fourth spell with a two-goal advantage. Saint Kentigern coach Nicola Lewis made a change in the shooting circle for the fourth quarter

with Garner swapping bibs with goal shooter Hannah Ward. The switch made little difference as it was Howick which started the deciding spell the strongest with three straight goals giving it a sniff of victory.

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The back three of Waqaira, goal defence Shalom Setu-Veve and wing Iva Livani combined well with the trio picking up five intercepts and nine deflections between them as they stifled Saint Kentigern’s flow up front.

NZSS Final Placings: 1. Howick College 2. Saint Kentigern College 3. Manukura 4. Epsom Girls’ Grammar School 5. Waikato Diocesan School for Girls 6. Mount Albert Grammar School 7. St Mary’s Wellington 8. St Hilda’s Collegiate School 9. St Paul’s Collegiate School 10. Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt 11. St Margaret’s College 12. Ashburton College 13. Palmerston North Girls’ High School 14. Queen Margaret College 15. St Andrew’s College 16. Christchurch Girls’ High School

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