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y first personal encounter with Totara Park Riding for the Disabled (TPRDA) was June 2012 when my camera was called upon to capture a day at the Totara Park arena.

It was about then I decided that, come retirement, this is where some of my time could be and would be spent. The fun and caring environment provided by an obviously dedicated team of volunteers being rewarded with ‘high fives’ by the youngest of riders inspired me. I wanted to

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Further photo shooting opportunities along the way at various riding events kept me inspired to one day reach out and be able to contribute to such a worthwhile organisation. So it was March 2016 when the final curtain came down on employment and the next month, I was in on the ground at TPRDA! Whilst during my working

career having gained management and people skills, nothing like this could ever be anticipated.

I immediately recognised the need to accept other skills along with a real sense of purpose.

TPRDA provide initial introduction training and continue to upgrade the level with ongoing sessions. This all gives a real sense of wellbeing and accordingly one’s personal growth continues to grow as you are surrounded by these inspiring riders and

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As a volunteer, of any role and at any level, the NZ organisation of Riding for the Disabled openly recognises and acknowledges the volunteer participation.

Obviously, without volunteers, their work, and the respective results for the special riders could not be achieved. The local branches, like TPRDA, continually express their thanks also which are often celebrated accordingly with the volunteers.

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Totara Park Riding for the Disabled is calling all volunteers to take part in a Volunteer training programme in May. If you’ve ever wanted to work with horses while also making a huge positive difference in the lives of those with disabilities, now is the time to get on board. DOUG HUMBY shares his experience as a volunteer for Riding for the Disabled and why you too should get involved.

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When National was in government, we were able to invest in major new roading projects across New Zealand. We also delivered a record investment in public transport and we started the move towards new transport technologies.

The current administration doesn’t care much for our Roads of National Significance policy. But without it we would never have seen projects get off the ground like the Victoria Park Tunnel, the Western Ring Route or the improved Waterview Connection.

We also saw significant progress made to widening lanes on the southern

motorway, delivering urban cycleways, and starting the Puhoi to Warkworth project.

Auckland’s future requires a mixture of roads and public transport improvements that include buses, rail and ferries. We also need to make sure transport plans and policies are affordable for Aucklanders.

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The Government’s new plan for transport is bad news for Auckland.

Hard-working taxpayers in our city are about to be whacked by an increase in petrol taxes of up to 25 cents a litre – or $15 every time we fill up our cars. About half of this will be from a nationwide tax increase on fuel and the other half from a new regional tax for Auckland.

At the same time, key projects around our region that would have moved Auckland forward are now at risk.

Labour has instead reprioritised funding towards Dominion Road trams.

Volunteering alongside similar minded people has given me the opportunity to make new friends within a very supportive team who encourage and stimulate others and riders to be happily contained within their caring, safe and creative fun environment.

For me personally, I don’t think I have ever felt so rewarded in what I do for these special family members and conversations and feedback with their parents certainly confirms that.

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Tree crashes through house pummelled the city overnight — the highest gust was recorded at Manukau Heads at 213km/h overnight.

Trees were brought down across east Auckland, including a large tree blocking Aviemore Dr in Highland Park.

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This living room in Aries Place was demolished and a female occupant of the Shelley Park address went to hospital.

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Tuesday and 9am Wednesday morning — 1257 of those were from Auckland.

Most of the calls were due to the strong winds hitting the region, toppling trees, power lines and ripping roofs from houses.

Fire and Emergency’s national manager for communication centres, Gavin Travers, said the sheer volume of calls coming through the centre was startling.

Its Northern Communication Centre received the most calls between 9pm and 10pm, with more than 560 calls reported in that time.

The 111 line spiked again between 7am and 8am Wednesday morning, as people woke up to report more damage.

Auckland emergency management director John Dragicevich says contractors worked through the night to remove trees impeding power restoration.

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Shelly Park woman escaped death after a giant tree crashed through the roof of her Shelly Park home during the massive storm on Tuesday night.

Her husband Ron (he asked not to publish their surname) told the Times an enormous poplar tree succumbed to the ferocious winds which battered Auckland and crashed down on their home in Aries Place demolishing the living room and crushing most of the roof, rear deck and a side of the house.

Homeowners Rob and wife Lorna were at home when the enormous tree snapped and fell onto the house some time around 9pm-9.30pm.

A neighbour, who had assisted the couple, said Lorna was very lucky as she’d fallen between two couches which arrested the tree’s fall.

Rob said his wife, who was to have been released from Middlemore yesterday, received lacerations and bruising. She underwent x-rays and a CT scan to check for a skull fracture too.

Rob was in the garage and his wife was in the living room when the tree feel.

“The living area was completely destroyed,” Rob said.

He said the poplar, which grows across a stream and is not on their property, could be as much as 100 years old.

“I heard a deep rumble then the crashing of the (roof) tiles and roof timbers,” Rob said.

“She was calling for me but I couldn’t get through. It’s miraculous she came out of that.”

Numerous other trees as well as trampolines and fences came down around the area and power outages

were widespread.

More than 100,000 Auckland homes were left without power after being ravaged by Tuesday night’s storm.

The storm left a string of debris in its wake including surface flooding, downed power lines and trees.

Winds of more than 120km/h

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It was Destiny!

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he ultimate feel-good musical Mama Mia is running at the Bruce Mason Centre, and the students of Somerville Intermediate have special bragging rights to it.

They take pride in the fact that their talented dance and drama teacher Destiny Anderson has choreographed all the 10 dance sequences of the universallyacclaimed musical.

Talking about the fun production that will run till April 14, Destiny says that it has been a huge privilege to work with an ensemble of 24, plus eight lead actors.

Destiny, 30, played the role of one of the lead characters—the feisty Lisa in Mama Mia five years ago—and couldn’t believe it when she was first asked to be the choreographer of the musical that has been popular with more than 60 million people all over the world.

She decided to do things differently this time.

“It was an amazing experience to take my Somerville Intermediate kids on an adventurous journey with me. My students have been studying the show and have been involved right from the conception.

“I would try out the steps on them first before showing them to the dancers of Mama Mia,” she says.

The production that features

Students turn out in force for colour bombing run Shelly Park School held its inaugural Colour Fun Run on Sunday set on the school grounds.

It involved running/walking around a 1km obstacle course while passing through seven colour zones during which coloured powder was thrown on the participants.

Hayley Gahan, co-organiser with Jayne Tidmarsh, said there were 617 participants There was also a foam station, BBQ

Year 8 students Juliet Curwood (left) and Freya Dibben with choreographer of Mama Mia and dance teacher of Somerville Intermediate Destiny Anderson.

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Abba classics like Money, Money, Money, Dancing Queen, Voulez Vous and Mama Mia: how can I resist you?

“I also got my dance and drama students to see the music/dance rehearsal videos. We would discuss the audition process which gives them an understanding of the other side of how actors are interviewed for roles.

“I got great inputs from them,” she says.

Destiny, who started dancing when she was four-years-old, has a Bachelor in Performing and Screen Dance with a major in Contemporary Dance About working with the cast

of Mama Mia she says it has been “both challenging and very rewarding— especially when all elements come together”.

“The musical directed by Russell Dixon is a great reflection of New Zealand culture. Everyone has a full time job. We have a cop by day and dancer by night,” she says.

Back at Somerville Intermediate, Principal David Ellery is so enthused by the passion and the quality of work done by the drama and dance class that the school is building a special dance and drama suite, to create the right platform for students to pursue performing arts.

and music playing creating a party atmosphere.

“Several teachers volunteered to be colour bombed which was a source of great delight to the students!” said Gahan.

“This hugely successful event was enjoyed by all and is set to become a regular feature on the PTA calendar.

Next year will be even bigger and better and will be open to the entire community.”

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Andrew Bayly: Aucklanders should be priority instead of tourists The Ardern-Peters Government has confirmed that it plans to slash roading funding, putting the future of Mill Road in the Auckland south region at risk, say Papakura MP Judith Collins and Hunua MP Andrew Bayly.

MP’s Judith Collins and Andrew Bayly are bitterly disappointed for those living in Auckland South that the 4- lane Mill Road expressway has been dropped for their pet light rail project from Auckland CBD to the airport through the Prime Minister’s electorate.

“The funding of 4-lane Mill Road expressway, that will provide an alternative motorway from Flat Bush and Manukau to Papakura and Drury is crucial.

“Commuters are stuck in traffic for hours already due to frequent car breakdowns on the southern arterial routes.”

Without funding committed to, Mill Road is being abandoned and Auckland commuters are given no other options, Ms Collins says.

“Last year, Auckland Transport asked the New Zealand Transport Agency to take Mill Road over as a state highway due to inadequate funding. The previous Government had promised nearly $1 billion for this road prior to the election.

The National Land Transport Fund is a ring-fenced fund made up by fuel excise paid for by road and truck users.

“Therefore, this money should be used to fund roads. Instead, the Government is saying our needs are secondary and

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ensuring tourists can get from the Auckland CBD to the airport is more pressing,” Mr Bayly says.

“The priority should be to look after the hard-working Aucklanders travelling to and from work rather than looking after the needs of tourists and those going on holiday.”

Talking about the announcement of the new fuel tax being imposed in Auckland and throughout regional New Zealand, he says: “Aucklanders in particular are being hit hard as this proposed increase is on top of the 10 cents per litre regional fuel levy that they will already pay from July 1 this year.

“Auckland south motorists will soon be paying an extra 25 cents per litre after the Auckland fuel tax and the regional tax comes into force.

“A petition to save Mill Road was launched in January and we already have thousands of signatures,” he says.

“We will continue to advocate for the Auckland south region against this attempt by the Government to take even more money out of the back pockets of New Zealand families.’

hey’re 16-years-old, still in high school and developing computer games in their spare time.

It’s safe to say Matthew Inglis and Gareth Spencer aren’t your average teenagers.

Earlier this year the Elim Christian College students officially launched their first mobile game Don’t Drive Drunk on the IOS app store.

Their user-friendly arcade style game allows players to choose one of 25 collectible cars to drive as far as they can while “under the influence” without crashing.

“We wanted a game that was fun but also had the unique aspect of showing players the harmful effects of drunk driving,” says Gareth, who does all the art and graphic design for the game.

“It was meant to just be a small project, something that we could develop fairly quickly just so we could start by putting something out there and get some experience.”

But they say that didn’t exactly go to plan and it ended up taking them almost a year to complete.

“Fixing bugs and polishing the game so that it gave users a good experience and didn’t crash were some of the most challenging aspects,” says Matthew, who does all the game programming.

“There’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes that people don’t see. We put a lot of work into making the game what it is.”

Following the game launch, they was “blown away’ by the positive feedback they received from classmates and friends.

“Everybody was really supportive in downloading the app and so many of them said they really enjoyed playing the game,” Gareth says.

Teenage game developers Matthew Inglis and Gareth Spencer have officially launched their first mobile game on the IOS App store.

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They say the exercise has been quite the learning curve and they are hoping it will be a stepping stone on their way to a career in game development.

But there’s no rest for the budding game developers, who have already started on their next big game.

“It’s a goal of ours to do this full time in the future but it’s a competitive industry so getting as much experience as we can is important,” Gareth says.

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Also available is fresh fish, deli meats, dips and sauces and salads.

A range of plants and a selection of arts and craft are also available.

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Mike Cole, the president of the RSA, was very happy to receive the grant on behalf of the Community Trust and said the funds will go a long way to enabling the RSA to meet its core obligations.

The Trust Board also made a grant to the Sale Street Trust. This trust comes under the auspices of the Howick RSA and oversees the residential units it owns in Sale St, Howick.

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Board chair John Russell said the Trust was delighted to make such a grant and said it reflected the close ties between the two organisations.

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Fencibles were sent to Auckland from Britain to protect the European settlers of Auckland from perceived attack by possible unfriendly Maori or by the French with colony aspirations.

The Fencibles of Howick saw no action but assisted in construction of roads and bridges as well as being largely self-sufficient on their acre and five acre allotments with a cow, selling milk or butter.

Auckland Fencibles were placed at Howick, Panmure, Otahuhu and Onehunga. All were on volcanic soils except Howick that had clay soils and no firewood.

Maori of Waiheke brought canoe-loads of firewood to Howick of tea-tree [manuka] for 6 to 8 shillings a load. Rata and taraire was cut in the Mangemangeroa Valley and sold to the settlers for 35 shillings a ton [about 40 cubic feet] which was equivalent to about 3 barrow loads. Firewood was necessary for cooking and for heating. A family of two adults and two children use about a barrow load every day.

Many used peat from beside the streams or Pakuranga flats. Others dried cow pats for fuel. Stealing firewood was a serious crime.

One offender took a barrow-load of firewood from near today’s

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Highland Park Town Centre. He was sentenced to one month’s hard labour in Auckland prison.

Early settlers were advised to “plant Maori or European trees” in 1847. Within a few years they had quick growing tea-trees, kanuka, pine trees and gum trees and with gorse and blackberry lovingly planted it “looked like an English village”.

In the 19th century Fencibles were sent to Natal in South Africa, Canada, Tasmania, New South Wales, Western Australia as well as Auckland.

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The Fencible immigrants almost doubled the population of Auckland when they arrived and were Auckland’s largest early immigrant scheme and were New Zealand’s largest early military immigration scheme.

Ten sailing ships brought about 700 army or marine pensioners to Auckland. Fencibles could bring their wife and initially their children, then a limit of two children at a cost.

Most Howick Fencibles completed their seven year term of service between 1854 and 1858 when they became free of military controls. Some bought five acre allotments near Howick village for only two pounds an acre.

This allowed them to buy a cow at an average cost of five pounds each, and sell the butter, cheese or milk. Most had a far better life than their compatriots back in Ireland or the English Midlands.

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llegal rubbish dumping is still proving to be a problem for the residents of east Auckland.

In one of the most recent incidents, a couch was set alight after being dumped in a reserve in Cockle bay.

Residents near the reserve were quick to put out the fire but it again raised the questions of what is being done to tack illegal rubbish dumping in east Auckland?

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“We have installed covert cameras in problematic areas to gather evidence against offenders and also undertake night time surveillance,” he says.

They are also working with community groups and agencies such as Housing New Zealand to educate residents about the options available for disposal of rubbish.

Sood says a key component in reducing rubbish dumping is working with community groups to develop pride in the local area.

He also wants to encourage people to use the new inorganic collection system. Some say illegal rubbish dumping has increased since the old inorganic collection system was changed in late 2015, and people can no longer leave inorganic materials on the kerbside on a specific date.

However Sood says there is no evidence in its statistics to suggest a correlation between illegal dumping and the change in the inorganic collection service.

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Move over Ed, these book lovers rock Cockle Bay School music video celebrates heroes Ed Sheeran and school librarian Mrs Jones

By Nicky Jonas Students from Cockle Bay School have made a music video that pays tribute to Ed Sheeran and their school librarian Liz Jones, who has a starring role.

The video is a parody of Ed Sheeran’s hit Shape of You, although the kids’ version has the much catchier lyrics “I’m in love with the library”.

The school music teacher Andrew McCully wrote the song after finding out that Cockle Bay students borrowed an astonishing 35,000 books from the school library last year.

“I read every chance I get,” says Benjamin M, 7. Ashley P, 9, tells

me she has read more than 100 books and Lily S, 10, has four books on the go at the same time.

Liz, or ‘Mrs Jones’ as she is known at school, has been the school librarian for more than 15 years.

She says the bookworm culture is something she is really proud of at Cockle Bay and is “chuffed” about the video.

“We want to make reading fun and the library is a place that all the kids feel happy to come to. It’s the heart of the school.”

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dance routine and set about choreographing anyone who was in the library that day.

Asher C, 10, who reads a book in the video, found out that acting can be hard work.

“I had to sit down, and nod my head and make myself look really, really serious and that was extremely hard.”

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Eastern Beach and Macleans Park are two valuable and completely separate Howick assets.

Don’t forget that Fencible surgeon Dr Bacot “gave” the whole of his farm for education Sandra and a lot more land thank Macleans College is on.

As for a “political gimmick”, we have been waiting for three years for some maintenance to be done to the paths in Macleans Park.

After the working bee by Macleans-Howickian folk, 23 culverts have been cleared (there are another 32 to clear).

I am fed up with council’s ‘hui, hui and no doey, doey’.

Howick folk have done something, not just talked about doing something.

Some people are also clearing the grates of stormwater pits on the gutters of roads, helping to clear infrastructure and avoid flooding.

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I agree 100 per cent with Margaret Castles opinion, (Times March 22nd.) regarding the untidy properties in the area.

We moved from Dannemora 18 months ago, and for family matters are considering moving back in to the area again.

But finding a house to buy that is not neglected and in need of renovation is extremely hard.

We had a lovely home on a well kept section in a nice little Cresent and like the neighbours at the time, we kept it looking tidy all the time.

The buyer of our home, was an investor, who initially told us it was for his parents, we didn’t believe him at the time, and sure enough he had tenants in there a few days after we left it.

Now when we go back to visit friends or our “old neighbours” it is so sad to see it looking so untidy outside, as is the rest of the street, apart from some of the original neighbours who are still there, and still keep their places tidy.

This is unfortunately the norm now in Dannemora, with a very popular high school, people with school age children, want to live in the zone, and most properties when sold, are either rented out, or have owners who seem to be too busy, or not interested in keeping them looking tidy.

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Stop red light runners I’m writing to you in the hope that this issue will be brought to the attention of those drivers that drive the Ti Rakau Drive road each morning.

At least two to three times a week I witness stupid idiots that run a red light at either the Mattson Rd or Edgewater Drive intersections with Ti Rakau Drive. I drive this routine every morning during the week and I now have to wait at 10-20 seconds before leaving when the light is green just to ensure that I don’t get hit or at least miss anyone going through a red light.

I have had three near misses that could have ended with myself either being killed or being seriously hurt. I thank God that someone has been watching over me each time.

It truly makes my blood boil when I see this happen.

I have twice been able to ring the companies of the truck and van that almost took me out and, trust me, those companies got a piece of my mind, plus my family even rang to complain.

This morning’s (Monday, April 9) incident has truly hit a nerve in me. If I didn’t delay leaving when the light turned green, the driver that went through the red light would have hit my back passengers door side where my six-month-old son would have been directly been

where to eat and sleep, and the worst part is that these same properties are all priced at one million dollars or more, and people are willing to pay that to live in the area.

When we left, friends told us to not go back to have a look at our house, and we can see why they advised us not to, it is a very neglected looking part of Manukau now, such a shame.

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impacted. I don’t even want to say or even think what could have happened as this sends my emotions into overdrive.

I was lucky enough to catch up with the driver that went through the red light and he totally ignored me as I tried to get his attention to let him know what he had just done.

What I really wanted to do was get out of my car and go up to him and, yeah...you know what I mean, when it comes to putting my child in harm’s way, just because you want to get to work on time, just tips me over the edge.

I’m so sick to death of this happening.

Would you know who I can reach out to in regards to getting cameras put in place or even putting signs up?

I have an idea of a sign being put at each intersection saying “Drive through a red light and drive straight to my funeral”, “What’s 5 minutes late to work over a life time of guilt for killing someone - STOP at the red light”.

I have been looking at the police website to see how I can try and speak with someone but have had no luck as I just want some attention brought to what could potentially have been or lead to someone being killed or hurt.

Ashleigh Killen Pakuranga

start looking for a new job now because I can’t see him being reelected next year after this taxpayer robbery on his watch.

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What comes out of the colon?

It was so good to read the clarification in yesterday’s (Tuesday, April 3) NZ Herald by the Indonesian Ambassador to the article written by Audrey Young.

Audrey Young’s article of March 25 was really off-putting as it smacks of colonial overtones! As one comedian puts it, ‘whatever comes out of the ‘colon’(ial), is really all shit!’

Our Asian neighbours are a well cultivated and cultured people, so don’t hold that patronising attitude over them.

Margaret Scott Pakuranga

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RSA gearing up for Anzac Day

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owick RSA is buzzing with activity. There are so many exciting activities happening in the lead up to Anzac Day on April 25.

Starting with getting the young ones and their families involved is the Howick RSA and Uxbridge Anzac Art Competition.

Running the art competition over the Poppy Day- Anzac period on April 22, the Howick RSA will host an art exhibition of the children’s poppy and Anzac Day paintings.

Some of the works of art are exceptionally meaningful, poignant and make a big impact.

There will also be an exhibition of military vehicles in the car park on the same day giving locals lots to soak in.

Scott Adams, secretary and manager of Howick RSA, has come up with a brilliant idea of involving the community on the special occasion by pooling talent.

His wife Amber Adams, a gifted

art teacher who runs art classes at Uxbridge with more than 100 students as well as two adult classes, has encouraged children to raise their awareness about Anzac Day by expressing their thoughts through art.

The result has been worth sharing with the community.

The open day at RSA will be from 11am to 3pm with art as well as the fire service, police and military exhibits on the day.

The Howick RSA community welfare trust has provided the prize money for the three categories that include Primary, Intermediate and Secondary. There will be a first prize in each category with runner up prizes.

Judges for the art competition include Howick Local Board member and RSA patron Adele White and RSA Welfare Trustee Madeleine East, as well as an art expert from Uxbridge.

Howick RSA’s Scott Adams and wife Amber.

Fatal crash on Botany Road One person died following a car crash on Botany Road late last week. Police and emergency services responded to the scene shortly after 1.15pm on Thursday April 5.

According to media reports, a St John spokeswoman said they treated two people at the scene, one with moderate injuries and one with minor injuries and confirmed that one person died at the scene.

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Cordons were in place on Botany Road until about 5pm.

number of hours on Botany Road between Millhouse Drive and Golfland Drive before being reopened shortly after 5pm.

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The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the incident, but no further details are available at this time.

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displaying a message or drawing from someone else in the community.

The installation is fun for all ages – so head down with friends and family to have a go and be part of the art.

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What’s On

Yoga breathing

Relax and rejuvenate with simple Art of Living yoga and breathing exercises at Highland Park Library, Sunday April 15, 2pm3pm, free event. Everyone welcome.

Country Music

The next meeting of the Eastern Districts Country Music Club is being held on April 18 at The Bucklands and Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall, Wharf Rd. The meeting will kick off at 7.30pm. For more information please phone Kevin 024 778 9246.

Networking meeting

Come along to the Manukau East Community networking meeting hosted by MECOSS on Tuesday April 17 for the opportunity to meet and mingle one-on-one with other likeminded people and organisations. The meeting will run from 10.30am to 12pm at All Saints’ Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick. Tea, coffee and biscuits will also be provided.

Email Lindsay.upton@mecoss to register as a five minute or main speaker.

Uxbridge Travel Club

The Travel Club is presenting ‘China, The Big One’ narrated by Dorothy Walker, Friday, April 20 at 7.30pm at ‘Te Whare Ora’, Garden of Memories Hall, Uxbridge Centre, Howick. Visitors most welcome. Admission $6. For any queries please phone Adrienne 534 4989.

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Send notices to whatson@times.co.nz, fax 271 8073, post to PO Box 259-243, Botany, Auckland 2163 or drop into our office at Level 1, The Lane, Botany Town Centre, 588 Chapel Road, East Tamaki.

Art workshop

The Polish Museum is hosting a folk art workshop which will introduce adult beginners to the Polish paper cut-outs wycinanki craft. The workshops will be held on Friday, April 20 at 125 Elliot Street, Howick from 10am to 12pm. Entry is $10 per person and includes materials and a cuppa.

Bookings required. For more information, phone 533-3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com.

U3A Ormiston

Our next meeting is on Thursday, April 26 at 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphy’s Road. Everyone is welcome, admission is free and morning tea is provided. Our guest speaker is Joanne Cole talking about New Zealand Opera. Bruce Barrack will also talk on Trees are almost Human. Come along for two fascinating talks. For more information you can contact Peter on 272 4479 or email ormistonu3a@ gmail.com

Howick Philatelic Society

The Stamp Club is holding its next meeting on April 19 at St Andrews Church Hall, Vincent Street, Howick at 7pm for 7.30pm start.

The main business is the annual AGM. Swap boxes are available and the one page competition will also occur. There is a wealth of knowledge for new stamp collectors who are most welcome. Supper will be served. Phone David 534 5656.

Ladies meeting

Ladies Club of Highland Park meets at 10am on the first Friday of the month at the Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Road. New members and visitors welcome. Phone Kay Williams 534 5381.

Yoga at at Botany Library Join us for a fun and basic easyto-practice yoga class, to build strength, clear the mind and invigorate the spirit. Every Sunday from 11am-12noon at Showcase Room, Botany Library.

Facilitated by Ranj, there’s no charge. No booking required.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat along if you have one; otherwise there are some available for use.

Adult grief and loss support Have you lost someone in your life, perhaps through separation or bereavement? Seasons for Growth is a small group, grief and loss educations programme that uses the imagery of the seasons to explore the loss and grief journey with a supportive peer group and trained facilitator. No charge. An adult group will run on Saturday morning, for six weeks from 10am to 12pm stating Saturday, May 5, at All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook street, Howick. For more information, email griefandloss@ allsaintshowick.org.nz or phone Richenda on 022 069 7384 or 533 0222.

Mwangaza to light up the stage at a free concert in Pakuranga For the first time in New Zealand, the Mwangaza Children’s Choir will perform a free concert in Pakuranga on behalf of Tearfund, giving the audience a taste of African culture.

Vibrant costumes, joyful music, energetic dancing, infectious smiles and inspirational stories will be part of the experience as 18 children dance and sing their hearts out in the 2018 Light Up Tour.

The Pakuranga concert will be at Eastgate Christian Centre on April 29 at 6pm.

The Mwangaza (pronounced m-wahn-GAH-zah) means shining light in Swahili and that’s exactly what you will see in the faces of the children as they perform, says Tearfund Marketing Manager, Brenda Won. “The children of Uganda have been greatly challenged by poverty, HIV/ AIDs, and many have been taken by the Lord’s Resistance Army and forced to become child soldiers,” he says.

“These kids are representing all the children of Uganda and showing that with the help of child sponsorship, Uganda’s children can rise above these things and make the country a different place”.

Won says, “These talented youngsters are sure to light up the stage and your heart, sharing hope for the children of their country through song, dance and inspiring stories about

A free concert will be held in Pakuranga where the Mwangaza Children’s Choir will perform a number of African songs and dance on behalf of Tearfund.

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how their lives are being changed.”

The internationally acclaimed choir has travelled across the United States, Holland, UK, and Germany, Singapore and Australia, and they have released six albums.

Above left, the RAF B.E.2e-1, which is covered in Irish linen fabric (RAF in this case being Royal Aircraft Factory); right, a German Fokker D.r1 Replica also called a Fokker Dreidecker (or Triplane in English).

Times photos Wayne Martin (below); Paul Vettoretti (above left) and Paul Johnston (above right)

Two famous warplanes revealed

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he New Zealand Warbirds Association has launched NZ Warbirds at Ardmore.

The launch featured a grand reveal of a Kiwi-connected British Royal Aircraft Factory BE.2. biplane and the infamous German Fokker Dreidecker (tri-plane) at the weekend which will add a very special touch the WWI aeroplane displays at Ardmore Airport.

The RAF B.E.2 has a special Kiwi connection – it was flown in WWI

by William Rhodes-Moorhouse, the first aviator in history to be awarded the Victoria Cross and, importantly, he has Kiwi heritage, said NZ Warbirds Association Trish Reynolds.

“His mother was of New Zealand birth and his maternal grandmother a member of Ngati Ruanui.

“The aircraft is an exact replica of a BE2e right down to every detail; including being covered in Irish linen fabric.”

The second aeroplane is a German black Fokker Tri-plane, very similar to the aircraft flown by the Red Baron in WWI. The association spent the week after Easter weekend working with Top Shelf Productions for the televi-

sion series Heritage Rescue.

“They have been designing and creating a new marketing brand for the NZ Warbirds Assoc Visitors Centre, and an incredible WWI heritage display, which will be then opened to the public as part of our new launch of NZ Warbirds at Ardmore; a heritage centre of flying aircraft,” Reynolds said.

The display will include inter-

active features to welcome families and children to learn about more about aviation history and WWI. The New Zealand Warbirds Association, a charitable organisation, is dedicated to the preservation of former military aircraft in flying condition and to maintain this heritage for future generations.

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Girls in bidding war to be principal

By Farida Master So how much would you bid to be principal of a school?

A bidding war between two devoted mothers who wanted their daughters to be principal for the day turned out to be of great benefit to Point View School.

After outbidding each other at the school’s fundraiser at the recentlyhosted Twilight Market, the mums realised that things were getting a little out of hand and decided to stop bidding at $500 each.

The end result—the principal’s hot seat was auctioned for a cool $1000 with eight-year-olds Irene Arora and Panya Sethi both getting to play principal for the day.

When the Times visited Point View School on Thursday it was lunch time and both the young principals for the day were being accompanied by deputy principal Andie Pirie as they headed to the school staff room.

Having finished half a day of being head of school both Irene and Panya were thrilled to be served a free lunch of potato veggies with fruit nuggets and brownie bites.

“We started the day with welcoming children in front of the school gate...just like our principal Mr Robin Kirkham does every morning,” says Irene, dressed in a formal jacket and boots.

“We also did class visits, gave away certificates to students and did Jump Jam for fitness.”

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Eight-year-olds Irene Arora(left) and Panya Sethi got to play principals for the day at Point View School. Pushed out of his office was principal Robin Kirkham Back left) with deputy principal Andie Pirie.

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cheques for power and water.

The school accountant photocopied cheques for phone and power bills and got the girls to sign them.

“We also did a school inspection round and found some nails sticking out of the wood in the middle playground. The principal got it fixed immediately,” she says.

The principals for the day were even interviewed by the school media team. Both Emilia Reghenzani and Hayden Potter from Year 6 had some hard questions to ask.

Talking about the best part of the day, Panya said it was the free lunch they received.

Irene concedes that the principal’s job is rather complicated and she acknowledges how tough it can be.

There were still emails to be sent to all the teachers and lots of reading, maths and work study to be done, she says.

magine reading a book with characters coming alive and magically popping out of the pages.

With augmented reality enhanced books becoming hugely popular, it didn’t take long for Farm Cove resident and former television producer Ronel Schodt to tie up with writer Bridget Ellis-Pegler to create entertainment content that could challenge their pre-teen daughters and teach them values cleverly embedded in the book.

The Zingoshi Chronicles, a ‘transmedia’ project comprising books, video games, and eventually a TV series, has been seven years in the making.

Seeing great value in the augmented reality book got Kiwi business leader Theresa Gattung interested enough to invest seed money in the project. She even invited her friends reality TV pioneer Dame Julie Christie and My Food Bag founders Cecilia and James Robinson to put money in it.

The release of The Zingoshi Chronicles, Dragonfly the first illustrated novel of the series that is enhanced by augmented reality, revolves around the friendship between two, ten-year-old girls. One of them happens to be from another planet where fly-

Both Ronel Schodt and Bridget Ellis-Pegler are excited about The Zingoshi Chronicles which is a tansmedia project.

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ing and magic are commonplace.

Zingoshi is set in the fictional world of Planet Zingoshi where kids have a mystery to solve.

The augmented reality computer game is due to follow in mid-May. For the uninitiated, augmented reality books merge traditional text with digital content using a piece of technology like a smartphone or tablet. When you hold your smart phone over the illustration in the book, the character comes alive to enthral and delight the young reader.

Zingoshi Chronicles was penned with the idea of empowering creative leaders.

“We went into this because

as mothers we saw a gap in the market for 7-12 year olds,” says Bridget, the author of the book.

“Whilst looking for material for our children we couldn’t find games that were suitable. So much of it was pink and fluffy and fairy-princessy. On the other hand, the young adolescent material focused on dating and fashion.”

While the book is equally appealing to boys, it shows girls in a strong and positive light.

“It’s super child-friendly and kid safe,” she says.

Ronel adds that the project aims to integrate off-screen tasks, involving a range of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) activities.

“It requires the player to leave the computer to complete offscreen tasks as part of the game play. Kids can also join the Zingoshi Club for more off-screen activities.”

Enthused by the interest shown by children’s book publishers on their recent trip to the US, Ronel says that the games are a narrative to raise the literacy levels of the kids.

“It will also take them away from screen time where they can draw things like butterfly wings that can then be their own wing in the game they play.”

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First home buyers back into the market – ANZ

March sees more sales, value growth still subdued The latest monthly QV House Price Index shows nationwide residential property values for March increased 7.3 per cent over the past year which is the fastest rate since June 2017.

Values rose 1.2 per cent over the past three months.

The nationwide average value is now $677,618. When adjusted for inflation the nationwide annual increase drops slightly to 5.6 per cent.

Meanwhile, residential property value growth across the Auckland Region increased slightly by 1 per cent year-on-year and values also ticked up slightly by 0.4 per cent over the past quarter. The average value for the Auckland Region is now $1,055,992. When adjusted for inflation, values dropped 0.6 per cent over the past year.

QV national spokesperson Andrea Rush said: “Residential property value growth remains subdued compared to recent years but March has seen the usual seasonal pick-up in sales volumes and activity.”

“This has seen nationwide annual value growth rise to 7.3 per cent which is the fastest rate in nine months but sales volumes are still lower than usual for March.”

“Of the main centres Dunedin leads the way with annual growth of 9.4 per cent, while the Auckland and Christchurch housing markets have seen little value movement over the past year.”

“Annual value growth across the Auckland Region has slowed from 12.3 per cent in March 2017 to just 1.0 per cent in March 2018 and Christchurch is down 0.6 per cent over the past year.”

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With restrictions on finance being eased by the retail banks it’s been a little easier for some investors and home buyers to gain finance to purchase.

“First home buyers appear to be capitalising on subdued investor activity and some are finding they can purchase more easily without the same level of competition from multiple property owners if they are not already priced out of the market.”

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hile many kiwis fear they will never realise their dreams of home ownership, there are encouraging signs that first home buyers are coming back into the housing market, according to the country’s largest home lender, ANZ. ANZ managing director retail & business banking Antonia Watson said that first home buyers accounted for 22 per cent of all house sales in the three months to December, up from 17 per cent three years ago.

Ms Watson said the number of first home sales dropped significantly when the first round of loan-to-value restrictions was introduced by the RBNZ in 2013.

A recent ANZ survey of 1000 people in February found that 39 per cent of people who don’t own their home felt that buying a home was out of reach (Source: UMR Research).

Despite this, home sales over the past six months indicate that first home buyers are playing a bigger role in the overall housing market.

“Home ownership is the dream of most New Zealanders. We know it’s been a real stretch for many first home buyers to get their foot on the ladder – particularly in Auckland - so it’s great to see more first home buyers coming into the market,” says Ms Watson.

“We know that buying a first home can be daunting. Our staff

Auckland The Auckland market remains stable with any value changes relatively small. North Shore values rose the most, up 2.9 per cent in the year to March and 0.8 per cent over the past three months and the average value there is now $1,235,905.

The former Auckland City Council central suburbs rose 1.2 per cent year on year but were down 0.1 per cent over the past three months and the average value there is now $1,244,218.

QV Auckland senior consultant, James Steele said: “Buyer activity has picked up in the entry level price brackets across the region and there’s been an increase in the number of sales being finalised during March.

“First home buyers have been more active in the market and they are taking advantage of less competition from investors and also lower deposit schemes being offered by banks.

“The new build markets in areas such as Flat Bush and Hobsonville Point are also selling a little better than they were but there has been some discounting in these developments.”

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“While it’s good to see more people buying their first home, we’re still talking about huge sums of money – especially in Auckland. It’s vital that buyers are financially ready to take this step.”

Ms Watson said first home buyers in Auckland were targeting suburbs in the city’s west, south and north where there were still lower priced three bedroom houses available. Within these parts of Auckland, there are hot suburbs where first home buyers make up almost half of all recent home sales.

“In Auckland, we’ve also seen the number of movers (property owners moving from one house to another) drop significantly – from 25 per cent to 22 per cent of the market,” says Ms Watson.

“This is the lowest level since

2009 and could reflect that more Auckland home owners are staying put in an uncertain market.”

Ms Watson said first home buyers in Christchurch were at record levels, accounting for almost 26 per cent of all residential sales last year, up from around 23 per cent at the same time last year.

First home buyers were not so active in regions like Tauranga, Hamilton and Dunedin where investors have typically played a strong part.

The ANZ survey also found that half of first home buyers were considering buying a home on the back of lower interest rates.

“Interest rates are at an historic low. While this is great news for home buyers, we’re encouraging customers to also factor in the possibility that rates could increase in the future and ensure they are able to manage mortgage repayments if this happens.”

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The Rinnai Smart Cylinder survey found that more than four in ten (41 per cent) Aucklanders said a hot shower is a greater necessity of life than the internet (32 per cent), a smartphone (17 per cent) and coffee (10 per cent).

Good soak isn’t a priority for all generations however; more than half (53 per cent) of millennials nationwide aged 18-24 ranked wi-fi as a greater essential than a hot shower, with just a quarter (25 per cent) of respondents in this age group voting for the latter.

And when it comes to having those light bulb moments, half of Aucklanders (50 per cent) felt their bed was the best place in the house to think, with the shower the next most popular place for more than a sixth (16 per cent) of those surveyed. Almost a tenth (7 per cent) said the toilet was the most thought-provoking part of the house for them, while a further two per cent said the kitchen.

With winter not far away, more than three quarters (78 per cent) of Aucklanders believe they could reduce their hot water usage if required.

When asked what activities they engaged in while showering, singing was the most common with more than six in 10 (65 per cent) of Aucklanders passing the time in this way while washing. Another 54 per cent said they listened to music as well. More than half (51 per cent) of Aucklanders admitted to sharing the shower with a partner while eight per cent of respondents said they liked to multi-task and ate food while showering.

Debt lead the charge when respondents were asked what they would do with the money if they were to save 10 per cent on their water heating costs. The majority (54 per cent) said they would put this towards paying down some form of debt such as the mortgage or credit card.

However almost a third (30 per cent) said they would spend it on travel, while a tenth (12 per cent) said they would go on a shopping spree.

Just four percent of Aucklanders said they would donate the windfall to charity.

People who hog the shower have been a catalyst for household hot water arguments according to more than a four in 10 (40 per cent) of respondents. The incidence of ‘hot water’ related tension was more likely to have occurred among younger respondents and decline with age.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY ABSOLUTELY the best relaxing sport & deep tissue massage. Clean & warm.

Your 1st choice. Ph 576 1472

BUCKLANDS BCH, cls Mac Prim, 1 dbl brm, open plan living area, own kithn/ bthrm, w/mach, broadbd, avail now. Pref mature sgle/ cple, n/s, n/pets. $400pw incl wtr/pwr. 0275 445568

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED HOWICK/ HGHLD PK, fully furn room, $190 all incl, handy shops, bus.

5343339, 210463437

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TO LET

Pick Up Service Available

WANTED TO BUY WANTED to buy gold silver damaged & unwanted jewellery. We pay cash for old gold & silver items. Highland Park Jewellers. Shop, 1 Highland Park Shopping Center Ph 537-5656

HOME HELP OFFERED HOME cleaning & ironing.

Hwk/Botany/Pknga areas.

Best rates. 027 2722319

PERSONAL COMPANIONSHIP early 80s female. Must have own transport & caring nature.

Ph 577 3001

WANTED TO BUY

Furniture Wanted

RENTAL & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Cathy Caie Huang 湫▱㔴

Licensed (REAA 2008)

in good condition

$$$

We pay cash!!

$$$

Single Items Deceased Estate House Lots Retiring or Moving Overseas?

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

Call Us Now! 0800 677 467 09 576 1507

Pick Up Service Available

Letting Agent Cathy has been in real estate for eight years, is English speaking and fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. She is committed to providing a high standard of service and care to fulfill both the landlords and tenants requirements.

DDI: 538 1288 Mob 021 883 600 cathy.huang@raywhite.com

CD214435

CD260582

BUSINESS FOR SALE ESTABLISHED Gardening bus for sale. 40+ regular cust. Not a franchise. Ph 0274 990 513 WINDOW Cleaning business for sale. Contact Nash Ph 021 494 636

PETS

CAT DOORS $105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

K54091

We are looking to train local people as companions/ facilitators for our Seasons For Growth grief and loss programme in local schools for young people who are dealing with significant life changes.

You would have had a personal experience of loss and grief, and be available during school time for approximately 2 hours per week over a school term.

One or two terms a year.

These programmes are open to the community at no charge and are non-religious.

The initial training will be held over two days, the weekend of 5th/6th May. For further information contact Richenda 0220 697 384

Drums Guitar Bass Guitar Piano Keyboard Clarinet Saxophone Ph Ph:021 021879 879870 870

FOR SALE

CD202016

Volunteer Companions/Facilitators Wanted

BUSINESS FOR SALE

CD180708

MATHS PHYSICS Calculus Stats Chem. Tutor NCEA/ Camb. Ph 250 4422 or 021 107 2851

Music LESSONS Lessons MUSIC

CD260568

Phone Sam 021 770 717

Photographer

Local, available for events, engagements, pre-weddings, school balls, family portraits, maternity and much more maydreamphotography@gmail.com 021 292 1272 for more info

TO LET

TO LEASE

DANNEMORA 5 Nad Pl, Sat 14, 8-noon, branded clothes/ shoes, study desk + more

Kids afternoons Adults evenings Contact Hiroshi 534 1776 (h) 021 060 6006 (m)

CD143001

Year 1 to 13 Maths and English 30 Years Experience Top NZ Qualified, Fun, Friendly teacher and University Lecturer CD258947

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7853 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Instructor. 8, Idol. 9, Lamp. 10, Snare. 11, Find.

12, Repellent. 16, Temperate. 20, Lash. 22, Again. 23, Tune.

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Down - 1, Insane. 2, Stopper. 3, Mussel. 4, Attain. 5, Brief.

7, Round. 13, Elm. 14, Brother. 15, Sauce. 17, Elapse.

18, Penury. 19, Tingle. 21, Handy.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7853 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Tomato so-up. 8, Ave-r. 9, Side (sighed). 10, Anvil. 11, Snap (rev.). 12, East coast. 16, Took place. 20, Chip.

22, ‘Er-’as-e. 23, The-N. 24, Over. 25, C-ale-don-i-an.

Down - 1, Rosita (anag.). 2, M-ag-enta. 3, Pota-to. 4, Wolves (anag.). 5, O-pals (rev.). 7, Dec-ay. 13, A-go. 14, Slating. 15, Shove(r). 17, O-racle. 18, Kneads (needs). 19, C-re-tan. 21, Perch.

MATHS TUTOR

KIDS KARATE

GARAGE SALES

CD227945

E: pinkys.boarding@xtra.co.nz - www.pinkys.co.nz

TUITION

PHOTOGRAPHY

CD45807

4/302 Te Irirangi Dr, Botany South Ph 09 265 2865

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, April 12, 2018 — 19

HAYNE’S GLASS Special Conditions Apply

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 Amny Lam DDI: 538 1287 or 021 108 6663 amny.lam@raywhite.com Cathy Huang DDI: 538 1288 or 021 217 8786 cathy.huang@raywhite.com

HOWICK - COCKLE BAY - MELLONS BAY 1 Bed Cheriton Rd $380 2 Bed Baird St $450 3 Bed Union Rd $520 4 Bed Whitford Rd $640 3 Bed shrt term The Glebe $680 5 Bed Baird St $775 5 Bed Marine Parade $1,150 SHELLY PARK 4 Bed Pounamu Pl $680 HALF MOON BAY - BUCKLANDS BEACH 2 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $550 3 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $675 3 Bed Wycherley Dr $590 3 Bed Darren Cres $530 4 Bed Gills Rd $620 4 Bed Vanbrugh Pl $670 5 Bed Hayes Pl $1,000 PAKURANGA 2 Bed Ennis Ave $460 FARM COVE - SUNNYHILLS 2 Bed Stannilands St $530 3 Bed Stannilands St $540 4 Bed Bramley Dr $710 6 Bed Manor Park $1200 NORTHPARK - MEADOWLANDS - SOMERVILLE 4 Bed Sligo Pl $630 5 Bed Stellamaris Way $810 FLATBUSH - EAST TAMAKI - DANNEMORA 4 Bed Bronte Pl $780 6 Bed Fong Rd $890 BOTANY 2 Bed Kelvin Hart Dr $420 4 Bed Tsar Court $700 MARAETAI 5 Bed Pinebrook Lane $820 WAI O TAIKI BAY - MT WELLINGTON 3 Bed Kotae Rd $490 3 Bed Aranui Rd $570 4 Bed Panama Rd $640 TAKANINI 3 Bed Takanini Rd $450 3 Bed Station Rd $480 ST JOHNS PARK 3 Bed Panapa Dr $900

WED 18 APRIL - SUNDAY 22 APRIL 2018 at the Harlequin Musical Theatre 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick BOOK NOW at www.iticket.co.nz or Phone 09 361 1000

On a golden afternoon, young Alice follows a White Rabbit who disappears down a nearby rabbit hole.

Quickly following him, she tumbles into the burrow and enters the merry, topsy-turvy world of Wonderland!

Memorable songs and whimsical escapades highlight Alice’s journey, which culminates in a madcap encounter with the Queen of Hearts and her army of playing cards!

LANDLORDS

Sally Cathy Sally Sally Sally Cathy Cathy Sally Amny Cathy Amny Cathy Cathy Cathy Cathy Sally Amny Amny Amny Amny Robyn/Melissa Cathy Sally Cathy Cathy Amny Cathy Amny Cathy Amny Amny Amny Cathy

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

Licensed (REAA 2008)

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 - sam.carr@raywhite.com

EAST TAMAKI 3 Bed Chapel Rd DANNEMORA - FLAT BUSH 3 Bed Annalong Rd 2 bed Kestev Dr 3 Bed Te Irirangi Dr SOMERVILLE 3 Bed Merino Pl MEADOWBANK

$630

Lloyd

$490 $530 $570

Lloyd Sam Lloyd

$630

Lloyd

PAKURANGA OFFICE 102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga Lloyd Reardon

DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 - lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 - sam.carr@raywhite.com

PAKURANGA 3 Bed Carole Cres HOWICK - BUCKLANDS BEACH 5 Bed Drake St 2 Bed Clovelly Rd PAPAKURA 3 Bed Chichester Dr HIGHLAND PARK 3 Bed Aviemore Dr BURSWOOD - BOTANY DOWNS 3 Bed Burswood Dr 3 Bed Kallaroo Pl

$500

Lloyd

$640 $570

Lloyd Lloyd

$520

Lloyd

$660

Lloyd

$570 $620

Lloyd Lloyd

FLATBUSH OFFICE

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction Steve Hang DDI: 212 5729 or 021 883 600 steven.hang@raywhite.com

HOWICK 2 Bed Selwyn Rd $420 DANNEMORA - FLAT BUSH - BURSWOOD 4 Bed Srah Pl $620 4 Bed Gordal Pl $730 4 Bed Brookview Dr $750 5 Bed Kawa Dr $1050 6 Bed Kawa Dr $1050 MELLONS BAY 6 Bed Charles Dickens Dr $1,300 MANUKAU CENTRAL 1 Bed Ronwood Ave $370

StevenSteven Steven Steven Steven Steven Steven Steven

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Martin Caie 021 769 533 - martin.caie@raywhite.com Cathy Huang 021 883 600 - cathy.huang@raywhite.com

CD260607

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SHOW DATES Wednesday 18 April 2018 11:00am Thursday 19 April 2018 11:00am Friday 20 April 2018 2:00pm and 7:00pm Saturday 21 April 2018 2:00pm and 7:00pm Sunday 22 April 2018 11:00am and 2:00pm

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

CLASSIFIEDS CHIMNEY SWEEP

BUILDERS

MIKE JOHNSON, your local Sweep. 15yrs+ exp. Report provided. $60. Ph 536 6394 or 021 251 0324

BUILDER

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

CD6793

BATHROOM IMPRESSIONS

1.

Air conditioners

Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

NZ Registered

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

BOBCATS & TRUCKS

CONCRETE

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

533-6954 021-369 881

Domestic/Commercial New builds Ground water problems Phone Allen 027 546 0553

allen2harriman@gmail.com

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

CARPET CARE

FLOORSANDING

(Family owned business)

Family owned/operated over 30 yrs

Phone 09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 Email: celsius@outlook.co.nz

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

MOTORING Power you need KOBA BATTERIES

CARPET & VINYL

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

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

CONTINUOUS SPOUTING IN 64 COLOURS OR COPPER No joins - No leaks - guaranteed Enhancing the look and value of your home Made to measure on-site in Colorcote steel All work guaranteed WINZ approved

FURNITURE REMOVAL

or Copper

021366615 / 0508932532

We do WINZ quotes

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

PACKING, MOVING & STORAGE SPECIALISTS

GA101040

CD260031

• Carpet Cleaning • Pest Control • Flood Restoration For a free quote call

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

CD255310

ALADDIN CARPET CLEANING

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LEES CARPETS

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

Local family owned business www.aucklandwideremovals.co.nz

0800 943 366

Terry’s

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

CD149879

One Off Garden Tidy Weed Removal

021 212 5459 Book a FREE Quote online

www.pmgc.co.nz

LAWNCARE EZYMOW free quotes, friendly, reiliable & affordable service Ph Scott 0210 2475 434 GREENMAN Lawn & Garden Trees & Hedges, rideon mowing. Free quotes.

Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409

Hedge & Shrub Trimming

HOWICK LAWNCARE, ex Greenkeeper, lge or small lawns, friendly reliable affordable Ph Paul 027 5676 900 LAWNMOWING Gardening Service, all handyman work, domestic cleaning, painting etc. Ph 02108955509

GARDEN Control all weeding, pruning, reg garden maintnce. Robert 0274 990 513 / 5347536 GARDENER, cleaner, driver. Wants any work! 278 3087 GREGS GARDENING. weeding, pruning, hedges, small trees, gen garden tidyups. free quotes, 537 1121, 021 1167579 Handymangardeners. co.nz. All garden care Ph Michael 0276 162 146

GARAGE DOORS

LOCKSMITHS Doors/Door Repairs

0800 24 LOCK 0800 245 625 HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

PAINTERS & DECORATORS WALLWORKS

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

GLASS & GLAZING

30yrs Exp, Painting & Paperhanging For superior professional service, free no obligation quotes.

Ph Wayne 272 2632 021 137 3409

$35 p/m

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

VINYL LAYER 31 yrs exp.

Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

BUILDERS BUILDER, additions, renovations, decks, bathrooms.

Coordinate sub contractors, competitive price, licensed builder Ph Alan 021 548 131

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

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

ALL painting projects, int/ ext, prepare, plaster, paint, long time local trusted tradesman, using only quality paint and products, for a long lasting, great looking finish ph Doug Plimer 537 1362, 021 1583260

HAYNES GLASS

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

PAINTER

Interior/exterior painting High quality workmanship Plastering Free quotes.

Phone Kenny 021 897 445

CD256908

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

CRAFT

Get ready for those hot summer nights.

Install a heat pump, they do cooling too!!

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

CD248907

Lynch Design 577 1939 www.lynchdesign.co.nz

CARPET LAYING

FLOORING & SERVICES

Sales, Installation and Service

271 1125 021 264 6080

CD217636

CD177619

Plans for new houses & additions 30yr experience.

Prof member ADNZ - LBP

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

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

Free Quotes.

L1C020

www.celsiusheating.co.nz

DRAINAGE

ABOUT Fencing 2000

HEATING

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

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

HANDYMAN decorator, gardening, odd jobs, Chem house wash, anything considered Mark 021 280 4489

LANDSCAPING

Text or Call Tracey

CD228064

ARCHITECTURE

Any event or occasion Please call me or email deliciousdining@xtra.co.nz 537 1312 or 021 180 9878

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

Extensions Construction Services Weather Tight Solutions

CD237020

A STOVE PROBLEM? Phone Alan East City Stove Repairs 0274-516-454 or 576-6756

Your local caterer for over 15 years

New Homes Alterations Reclads

CD254541

www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz

DELICIOUS DINING

CONCRETE

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

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

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 17 Yrs exp.

Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES

Garden Maintenance

CD251447

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

CATERING

Ph: 533 0136 or 021 370 307

LICENCED BUILDING PRACTITIONER REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

Garden Care

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

CD252647

CD127274

NZ registered electrical service technician

CD257384

APPLIANCES

Exper’d owner/operator No job too big or small Ph Brett 0274 364 740 or 534 7144

FREEPHONE 0800 882 623 - MOBILE 0274 928 504 Email: malcolm@malricgroup.co.nz

All domestic & commercial requirements. Free quote, prompt service.Regd. Master Painter.

All work guaranteed Ph 0800 687 724

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

FENCING & TRELLIS

From only $11,995 inclusive gst

Consultations Concept plans Planting plans Karen 021 865 590

CD177471

MARKS

DIGGER & BOBCAT HIRE

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

Ph: 021 687 745

10sq metres - No building consent required A variety of sizes avail 4.1 x 2.4 - 4.0 x 2.5 - 3.8 x 2.6 - 3.6 x 2.7 Built to lock up stage OR built to completion

BUILDERS

Carey

K55042

K75008

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

Contact Steve 021 949 168 or 532 9842 www.bbe.co.nz

REGISTERED

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

PAINTERS/DECORATORS

CD243547

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

535 6950 021 0333 149

Studios - Offices - Sleepouts

CD226123

021 764797 or 532 8930

BACKYARD ROOMS

CD192254

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

BUILDERS

Registered Electrician Fast, Efficient, Reliable Lights, power, TV, fans Stove and Hotwater repairs Security and LED lighting Switchboard upgrades with RCD protection

with over 20 yrs exper.

Over 17 years service

130 7217 021 09 217 2217

ELECTRICAL

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

Old School Builder

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

Local NZ Reg’d Electrician No job too big or too small!

No call out fee if you mention this advert.

Ph: 5768812 Open 7 Days 83 Reeves Rd Pakuranga

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

DAVE TAPPER BUILDERS Ltd

138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262

DRAFTING & DESIGN

Ph: Paul 534 7427 hm or 021 251 4615

021 022 46711

GARDEN CARE

BARRATT-BOYES

CD260682

I Fix 4U

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

CD171490

A

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Microsoft Certified Professional

Great rates, Retirees discount.

Local family business.

Reliable, friendly, no job too small.

EFTPOS avail.

Call Anthony 534 0275

CD256721

CD130002

½ price TV, audio Washing machine refrigerators Factory Returns tre e Cen Servic d e is uthor

CD137943

Electricians

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

for over 25 yrs

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

K58038

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

TV Audio Aerials Heatpumps

D & J Computer

Electrician

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

CD258843

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

COMPUTERS

ANY FIX-IT

SHIFTERS

GA117458

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

INSTALLATION

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

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

09 277 7874 viphomeservices.co.nz

FURNITURE

New Zealand Registered

CD259511

TV AERIAL

No job too small

FREE QUOTES

Data cables Wiring Phone Jack 532 8723 021 661 469

SUPREME ELECTRICAL

AA DOBBS LTD

CD256471

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

Security Screened, Trained & Insured Operators

CD145261

CD206513

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

20 yrs Carpentry/Building Ph Shannon 021 356 959

Lighting + Electrical

SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates.

All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

CD257301

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

BUILDER Qualified & LBP Certified

NZ REG, Commercial / Domestic. All Electrical Work.

Free Quotes. Call free 0800 22 3330 or 0220 635 830

HANDYMEN

CD259573

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

Fixed Price Regular & One-Off’s Personalised Service Window & Carpet Cleaning !

Plus Lawns & Gardens

ELECTRICIAN Reg. hard working & reliable, value for dollars, all work undertaken. Satisfaction guar Ph 534-8889

FURNITURE REMOVAL

CD242704

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

HOMES & OFFICES

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

CD249842

AERIALS

CLEANING

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

ELECTRICAL

CD250676

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

CD260632

Licenced builder available for, alterations , bathroom and kitchen renovations, decks, repairs and maintenance.

Call Mark Doig 027 3533 061 Doig Building & Renovation Ltd

ELECTRICAL

SN64060

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

ELECTRICAL

cd237763

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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CD259226

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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

CD243734

PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Charlie 027 245 0807 PAINTER Internal and external. 35 yrs exper in your area. Ph Roger Parker 021951634 PAINTER Paperhanger.

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

CLASSIFIEDS

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PLUMBERS

PAINTER/Plasterer & handyman 30 yrs+ exp Ph Muzza 577-2989/0276770294

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

PAINTER Tradesman, interior/exterior. Immediate start. Phone 027 474 1875

Hot Water Cylinders Bathroom/Kitchen Renovations Roof Leaks General Maintenance All Work Guaranteed

535 1111 027 235 2517

CD197785

PLUMBER

PEST CONTROL

LOCAL Master Plumber, Gasfitter, Drainlayer. Over 20yrs exp. competitive rates, excell customer service. Call Steve at Majestic Plumbing Ltd 021 625378 PLUMBER All maint wrk, no job too small. Prompt service. Ph 535 9567 PLUMBER Certified 23+yrs exp. New or RENO work/ Hot Water cylinders. Brad 022 671 8125

RUBBISH REMOVALS

CD48042

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

0800 420 900

CATKIN

TILING

F64081

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

CD129660

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

534-2595 Also Pauanui

✓ Specialist waterblasting

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

WINDOW CLEANING AAA glass, frames, sills, in/out, free quotes. 7 days.

Ph/Txt 021 085 64 650 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

All Saints’ Anglican Church

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 to 12 noon. Bring Tax numbers, photo ID and proof of eligibility to work in NZ. Perrys Berrys 5 Campana Rd, Papatoetoe P: 09 6222 350 E: employment@ perrysberrys.co.nz

LABOURER with skills required. For more information please call Tim 021 885 676 We are looking for a person to work 3-4 days week. Monday to Thursday, lawn mowing, weed eating gardening. Please call Ann 0274 791704

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Selwyn Rd, Howick Phone 534-6864 Email: allsaints@xtra.co.nz

Services: Sun 7.30am & 9.30am Wednesday 10am www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

To advertise your Church Services in this feature next week, phone Classifieds on 271 8055 or email tanyac@times.co.nz

Howick Presbyterian Church St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz

Great Children’s Programme available 5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga, Ph 576 1500 www.eastgatecc.org.nz CD177157

Teacher - Special Education

We are looking for a qualified teacher who is passionate, caring and enthusiastic to work in our Pegasus Learning Department. This department caters for wonderful and vibrant students from Year 9-13+, with various special needs and talents.

The candidate could have experience in special education, but this is not necessary. Primary or secondary trained teachers are welcome to apply. It is essential that the candidate is flexible with the needs of our students and ready to deliver authentic learning programs. A positive attitude is a must, and a sense of humour is just as important. Excellent people skills are a necessity.

Enjoy all the same benefits as other teachers, but with job satisfaction that is second to none.

The position is fixed term until the end of the 2018 school year. Start date, Term 2 or by negotiation.

Please apply including a cover letter, CV and at least two references to principal@pakuranga.school.nz.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 11 May 2018.

PAKURANGA AND HOWICK

BUDGETING SERVICE INC

PART-TIME SERVICE MANAGER

Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Service provides free advice and support to help people to manage financial challenges and equip them with budgeting knowledge, skills and confidence.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Office Manager to join the team at our Pakuranga base.

This is a permanent, part-time, paid position, 20 hours per week and generally over 5 mornings. Daily start and finish times are negotiable.

The primary responsibilities include • Ensuring that all services to clients are maintained in an approved and appropriate manner • Provision of appropriate coordination, resources, training and support to budget advisors and clients • Managing the scheduling of meetings, commitments and other deadlines for the office and reporting to the Management Committee.

• The efficient running of the office and the associated administrative duties, including front of house.

• Keeping accurate records, reporting to our funders and applying for funds when required.

We are keen to speak with experienced and highly motivated people who are able to demonstrate their commitment to delivering accurate work in an autonomous environment.

We need you to be hard working, IT savvy, flexible, knowledgeable and be able to communicate well with our clients and associates. Experience working with volunteers and with ‘not for profit’ organisations would be an advantage.

Non-negotiable / must have: - An excellent command of the English language - A friendly phone manner - Attention to detail A Ministry of Justice criminal conviction clearance will be required.

Please apply with CV, to budgeting@phbs.org.nz Applications will close on 20th April 2018

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Howick College Kapahaka Tutor

We are seeking a new tutor/s for our Kapahaka roopu.

We extend our invitation to a whanau member or a member of the local community.

Interested candidates can apply directly to the Deputy Principal, Whaea Tina Filipo, with a covering letter and a CV, listing the skills and experience they have to offer the roopu.

Please send to tina.filipo@howick.school.nz Closing date for applications is Friday 11 May 2018.

Strawberrry Planting and Trimming

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Sunday morning 9.30am (with children’s programme) Sunday evening service TBA Youth Group every Friday 7.00pm

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We are looking for someone who has great attention to detail and lots of enthusiasm, to join our small, friendly office in Howick. Previous office experience particularly in customer service, would be preferred, and experience working with Excel and Access would be advantageous.

As account manager, you would primarily be looking after the utility billing for a number of residential and commercial apartment buildings around Auckland, so a friendly phone manner is a must.

Flexible hours offered, 4-5 days a week, 6-8 hours per day.

Please email your CV and cover letter to Nick by 17 April nick.oldham@smartpower.co.nz

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Duties include: Washing panels Drying panels Pressing and other light duties.

No experience required.

Please phone Shirley 534 9904 between 10am and 2pm

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We require an experienced machinist to operate a plain sewer and overlock machine, to join our small friendly team in Howick.

This is a full time position.

Please phone Shirley 534 9904 between 10am and 2pm

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We are looking for a fit, healthy, trustworthy and responsible person to join our team. They need to be a team player who is also able to work on their own when required.

We are Howick based but cover all of Auckland.

The person will hold a current drivers licence and have their own transport to get to our base each day. We generally work 5 days per week but some Saturday work is involved. While experience is an asset we will fully train the right person.

If interested in this position, please send your CV to: windowclean.hugh@xtra.co.nz

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Wiri Timber is growing and looking for someone to join our busy, modern Manukau City based Frame and Truss plant. You MUST have good experience with a nail gun. Previous job experience in a Frame and Truss manufacturing company would be advantageous. You must have a stable work history, be extremely reliable and physically fit. Excellent wages to the right person.

If this sounds like you, then please apply in confidence by phone or email to: Lance Worthington PH: 09 277 7695 Email: lance.worthington@wiritimber.co.nz

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We are a specialised industrial electronic service company in East Tamaki.

We are looking for a ‘people person’ with excellent phone skills, a can-do attitude, 3-5 years practical knowledge in admin and accounts payable, invoice processing and experience with MS Office (Excel and Word).

The ideal candidate will be: • friendly and forward thinking • confident in their own ability • experienced in running a small but busy office This role will initially be 3 half days per week with a likelihood of increasing hours and days.

In the first instance, please email your CV and covering letter to: info@attwood.nz

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Learning Assistant

Applications close 19th April 2018.

FULL TIME

Are you looking for an opportunity to work close to home in a busy, modern legal practice? Do you have good organisational skills, a positive attitude and can retain a sense of humour even when under pressure?

We are seeking someone who is familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, Lawbase, Landonline and Web forms to join our friendly conveyancing team at Highland Park. Competitive remuneration.

Please email your CV to: teresa@propertylawyer.co.nz or post to Churton Hart & Divers, PO Box 82 040, Highland Park

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This is a permanent full time position.

Successful candidate will be offered both National Certificates in Marina Operations and Boat yard Operations.

Job descriptions on request.

Email your CV to elvera.smith@pineharbour.co.nz

Admin and Sales Support

We are a specialised industrial electronics and radio communications business based in East Tamaki, www.cse-waf.co.nz.

We are looking for a ‘People Person’ with excellent phone skills, attention to detail and a can-do-attitude. Must have around 5 years’ experience and practical knowledge in customer support, job entry and invoicing. Must be Word and Excel competent and Propella accounting software experience will be an advantage.

The ideal person will be friendly, forward thinking and confident in their own ability. This is a full time role.

Please send your CV and covering letter to: harrys@cse-waf.co.nz

VEHICLE GROOMER

Buy Right Cars is looking for a detail oriented vehicle groomer who is friendly, hardworking and reliable for their large dealership in Botany.

The successful candidate will need to display the following attributes: Punctual Hard working Good communication skills Valid NZ drivers licence Partial Saturday work is required If you can show the above attributes we are keen to hear from you.

Great opportunities with career advancement within the group.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please contact Jerry on 021 886 695 Jerry.teh@buyrightcars.co.nz

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We are a Building Company that specialises in new builds, renovations, alterations/extensions.

Our emphasis is on quality and professionalism.

We are looking for BUILDERS to join our team to keep up with demand. Own tools and transport are essential. Being a team player is also essential, advancement within our company also an option to the right applicant.

Send your CV to greg@keithhunterbuilders.co.nz

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Established in 1986, Wiri Timber is a Manukau based company dedicated to providing unparalleled quality and service in building supplies and hardware. We are looking for someone who has the personality, drive and motivation to join a great team of people.

The successful candidate will be a person who is an achiever, possess exceptional people skills, enjoys working in a team environment, has a passion for customer service and building sales! Building industry experience is crucial. Only apply for the role if you have a stable work history and a dynamic “go getter” attitude. An excellent remuneration package will be awarded to the successful candidate.

If you feel you fit the above criteria, then please submit your CV in confidence to: Lance Worthington, Managing Director, lance.worthington@wiritimber.co.nz

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We require an experienced RN to manage the Park Rest Home facility within our Retirement Village.

Key skills required: • 5+ years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a leadership role • Aged Care experience essential • Strong clinical skills and knowledge • Empathy with Residents and their families • Ability to lead and mentor a high performing team • Computer literate with knowledge of systems used

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Pakuranga Park Village

We require a Learning Assistant to work full time (9am to 3pm). Experience working with children with autism would be an advantage.

Position commences 30th April 2018 (or by negotiation), and is a fixed term position for the balance of the 2018 academic year. Remuneration as per Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Please send your C.V and referees to tracyl@pigeon-mountain.school.nz

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We require a Learning Assistant to work full time (9am to 3pm). Experience working with children with autism would be an advantage.

Position commences 30th April 2018 (or by negotiation), and is a fixed term position for the balance of the 2018 academic year. Remuneration as per Support Staff Collective Agreement.

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By NICK KRAUSE Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s (PURC) Premiers face up to a powerful East Tamaki side in the team’s opening match of the season.

New coach Chad Hopa, who coached the champion PURC Development team last year, said the side was looking forward to the game.

“We’re expecting quite a big physical presence from them,” said Hopa.

“We’ve been very focussed on this game. We’ve got some good talent coming through NZ Secondary Schools as well as some players returning to the club.

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George Emosi (vc) 14. Samuel Shearer 15.

Lemeki Namoa 16. Jarrod Dimond 17. Sefa Pita/Cruise Tito 18. Sanelle Williams 19. Callum Dimond 20. Ian Vermeulen 21. Rupert Van der pol 22. Hawaii Ahokovi.

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hree Howick Pakuranga Swim Club (HPK) athletes have narrowly missed out on medals at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

HPK swimmer Daniel Hunter placed fifth in the Men’s 50m

butterfly final with 23:87 seconds and eighth in the Men’s 100m freestyle final with 49.30 seconds, narrowly beaten by Canada’s Yuri Kisil.

Former Macleans College student and fellow HPK swimmer Corey Main placed seventh in the men’s 100m backstroke final

with a time of 54.88 seconds.

Hunter and Main also competed in the men’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay final where New Zealand narrowly missed out on a medal, placing fourth with a time of 3:16:60 after placing first in their heat earlier in the day.

Main placed second in his

men’s 200m backstroke heat but his time of 2:01.73 wasn’t enough to make the final.

Howick Pakuranga Swim Club paralympian Tupou Neuifi placed sixth in her heat in the Women’s S9 100m backstroke final, qualifying for the final where she placed sixth.

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