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Yvonne Featherstone’s 25 year career in New Zealand customs saw her make history as the first uniformed female customs officer in the country. In May, Yvonne passed away, leaving behind a legacy of service to others. By THERESE HENKIN

es Featherstone lost the love of his life this year. And New Zealand lost a pioneer for women in the workforce. Yvonne Featherstone made history in 1973 as the country's first uniformed female customs officer, paving the way for women to make their mark in New Zealand customs. When Yvonne first began working at Auckland Airport in 1970, a male customs officer could not search a female suspect so female police officers would do a search if available. At the time, Yvonne was working

as a customs clerk, and was asked if she would do the searches when required. It wasn’t long before the customs department decided they needed full time female customs officers. Yvonne was the first to accept the job, a historic appointment that would be the start of many firsts for the Pakuranga local. She was joined by Noelene Chamberlain and Audrey Barnet. Yvonne later processed the first passenger through the new international terminal and became the first female investigations officer in Customs. “She was extraordinary. She loved

her work and I am so proud of her,” says husband Les, who also worked at the airport. He was chief fire officer in the Crash Fire Department. Les says the key to Yvonne’s success was that she always went the extra mile. He said one day when she was working on a surveillance job for an investigation, she was in the car watching a house when the occupant came out. “She had to embrace her work mate to make it look like a courting couple. Good thing I’m not the jealous type,” Les laughs. Les was his wife’s greatest supporter. The pair met in Scotland

in 1956. “I offered her a ride. I was also giving another guy a ride so I decided to drop him off first so I would get a few minutes alone with her,” Les smiles. Five weeks later Les proposed to Yvonne in a bright red Rolls Royce fire engine and the couple wed in an intimate ceremony on March 6, 1956. It was the beginning of a love story that would span more than six decades. They returned to England together to start their family. “I loved her from the minute I met her and I knew she was the one for me,” he says. Eventually the pair moved to New

Zealand for GBP 680. Their rent at the time cost them around $6.80 a week for a home in Mangere. This was when Yvonne went back to work. She started out as a sales officer for the UEB before moving on to work for the airport because it was one of few places that offered her equal pay. She remained at the airport for 25 years. After she retired, Yvonne became a foundation member of the Blue Coats hospitality ambassadors alongside Les. She spent 11 years in that role. ➤ Turn to Page 3

Papalii steps up for Premiers All Black and Blues forward Dalton Papalii poses with the ball kids on Saturday July 6 for a rare match with his club Pakuranga United Rugby Club. In October last year PURC congratulated its newest All Black squad member loose forward who gained selection in the 32 man touring squad to Japan and Europe. Papalii became the club’s first All Black squad member to play for both the junior and senior playing ranks of the club. He also played for St Kent’s 1st XV while at high school. He was this month named in the All Blacks 39-strong squad for the first two matches of the Investec Rugby Championship against Argentina and South Africa beginning this weekend.

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How are you finding the T2 Lane?

t’s been two weeks since Auckland Transport (AT) launched its T2/Bus Lane along Pakuranga Road. It is part of a wider traffic management plan to help ease congestion along Pakuranga Road during the two year construction period of the Eastern Busway. An express bus service along Pakuranga Road has also been launched, as well as the introduction of a recommended speed during peak times of 50km/h, down from the usual 60km/h. Launching on July 30 is a park and ride service from Lloyd Elsmore Park. In the months leading up to the launch of the T2/Bus Lane, residents expressed scepticism about whether

the bus lane would actually improve traffic conditions along Pakuranga Road. Many feared it would instead impede traffic by reducing the three lane road to two, with very few motorists making use of the T2 Lane. Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown has strenuously opposed the T2 Lane, most recently accusing AT of hoping to slow Pakuranga Road down by reducing the speed limit at peak times to 50km/h. “While it may only be an advised speed at present, it makes clear AT’s desire to slow down Pakuranga Road, which is already suffering from long travel times due to traffic congestion in the area,” Brown says. “They claim the purpose of the lower speed limit is to make it safer

for traffic to move in and out of the T2 lane while it is in operation, but if they were truly concerned about this they would have taken the community’s suggestion on board to extend the 50m clearance and give motorists more space to switch lanes.” However the first official data has been released on how the T2 lane affects the wider network of traffic and single occupant vehicles travelling along Pakuranga Road. And according to the data, travel time remains almost the same as it did before for the majority of motorists. An AT spokesperson says there is always a ‘bedding in period’ when transit lanes are introduced, early indications show that it is being uti-

lised by multiple occupant vehicles with no evidence of delays to general traffic. The AT data shows that before the T2 lane the average travel time between Botany Road /Pakuranga Road intersection and Ti Rakau Drive from Mondays to Fridays between 7am and 9am for all vehicles in May and June 2019 was 10.4 and 9.4 minutes respectively. The data shows the average travel time for the same distance from Monday to Thursday in the first week of the T2 being operational between 7am and 9am for all vehicles is 10.1 minutes. “This demonstrates that there has been some positive behavioural change by local communities, whether it be adopting public trans-

port, changing travel routes or travelling outside of peak travel hours.” The spokesperson says the advised speed of 50km/h has been introduced on all Panmure-bound lanes between Dunrobin Place and Gossamer Drive while the T2 lane is operational (6am – 10am, Mon – Fri) to encourage motorists to safely drive to the new road conditions and layout. ■■ Now the question is how are you finding the T2/Bus Lane? Let us know by contacting editor@times. co.nz. ■■ If you would like to sign up to receive a personalised travel plan, visit AT.govt.nz/travelplaneast. More than 500 people have signed up to this service from the wider Howick and Pakuranga area.

Liam brings star ability to ice rink By Farida Master

Yvonne Featherstone and her husband, Les.

It is not very often that you get to see a professional ice hockey star play locally, more so when he happens to be Kiwi supermodel Rachel Hunter and rock legend Rod Stewart’s son. Liam Stewart is former Spokane Chiefs Washington team member. On July 20 and 21, the local Botany Swarm Ice Hockey team will take on Liam’s NZ squad, the SkyCity Stampede from Queenstown at Paradice Ice Rink, Botany. There promises to be a lot of exciting action with the best local players complemented by the most skilled ice hockey players, all showing the speed and skill it takes to play this fast-paced game. Raised in Los Angeles, Liam got hooked on ice-hockey in the United States. He played football until his famous parents took him to a New York Rangers game when he was 14 and he decided to pursue ice hockey. The five ice hockey teams which make the NZ Ice Hockey League (NZIHL) are Botany Swarm, West Auckland Admirals, Skycity Stampede (Queenstown), Dunedin Thunder and Canterbury Red Devils (Christchurch). Each team is allowed to have four imports from other countries. Some of the players in the Botany Swarm have been playing since the league inception back in 2005. Currently, the Botany Swarm sits second on the leader board ahead

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Yvonne’s great legacy ➤➤Continued from page 1 She also manned the police office at Pakuranga and worked for three years at the Citizens Advice Bureau at Pakuranga. But her greatest love, Les says, was her family. The couple had two children – daughter Janet and a son Mark – who they adored. Five years ago, Yvonne started to become forgetful,

says Les, which was the beginning of “that terrible disease” Parkinson’s and Dementia. “I was devastated watching her deteriorate and knowing there was no getting better. I loved her and felt helpless. I know that she loved me right up until the end,” he says. “I held her hand and kissed her and she smiled before passing away.”

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Punt or bridge the Tamaki River? As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary, the Times continues its series giving readers a glimpse of life as it used to be. The countdown began at the 170th in 2017. From 1845, Hemi Pepene operated a ferry service rowing passengers in his rowboat across the Tamaki River. This Maori farmer was known for his entrepreneurial harvesting of his crops of wheat and oats, selling the bags of grain to the Australian goldfields for far better prices than offered by Auckland flour-millers. He had several farm labourers even including a European servant. Some years after the Fencible soldier-settlers arrived in Howick, the Government took over the ferry service, using a hand-operated clumsy winch and chain that was free from 6am until sunset, but fees applied during the night for the operator. Irritated passengers queued often for over an hour and horses swam across beside the punt. Howick residents, especially farmers, demanded a bridge to get their bags of wheat or oats to the Auckland markets. Auckland Provincial Council held local meetings focused on “who will pay for the bridge?” Suggested a poll tax or a toll on all who use the bridge? Council advertised for a design. The cheapest design was accepted and he was given the £50. Fourteen Pakuranga landowners signed up as guarantors to pay interest on

the funds until tolls were charged. And 120 Totara piles up to the impressive 19m long [65 feet] were felled in the Mahurangi bush. Once rammed into the sandstone base they were sheathed in brass alloy muntz metal to protect the piles from teredo worms. The wooden section 195 metres [640 feet] long was built of kauri beams with kauri decking. Large granite stone abutments were quarried in Melbourne as the East Tamaki lava stone was not strong enough. William Weaver, engineer-in-chief to Auckland Provincial Council, had studied under the famous Isambard Kingdom Brunel (an English mechanical and civil engineer) in England, supervised the construction. The iron section incorporating a 40 foot swingspan was built and erected by Russell and Company in Sydney before being sent to Auckland. At the official opening in October 1865, the last stone abutment was tapped into place by Robert Graham, superintendent of Auckland Provincial Council, followed by a substantial lunch for more than 100 guests in a large marquee beside the Panmure Redoubt below St Matthias Church. After many toasts and a

ANNIVERSARY meal, a dance was held which included the lively fashionable “Sir Roger de Coverley” and everyone went home very happy. The abutment roads were soon built and Howick’s horse buses could reach Auckland in less than two hours. Almost as good as in 2018! Large crowds came out to see the new engineering structure. But by 1913 a new bridge was needed as the kauri decking was rotting. In 1916 a new wider concrete bridge was built. Using sea water to mix the concrete, sand off Bucklands Beach and poor steel due to World War I restrictions, cracks soon appeared and in 1960, the present (2nd) Panmure Bridge was opened. The iron section of the 1865 bridge was recently restored with financial help of Auckland Council. The marina buildings are soon to be demolished to make way for dual designated bus-lanes over a new third bridge over the Tamaki River. ■ Alan La Roche, Howick Historian

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oung fashion designer Bryony Acraman of Howick is on a fast-track to New Zealand Fashion Week. In six years, since the Resene NZ Fashion Tech Colour of Fashion project began, more than 75 students of fashion have been catapulted into the big-time. The 2019 crop of fresh talent faced the judges in June. Judging day saw 39 extraordinary works of silk paraded by models in this season’s palette of fashion colours from Resene. Crafted and nuanced by the students into contemporary fashion looks with “intricate design rationale”, bold creative expression and technical precision, the garments were put through their paces. It’s a project where Resene collaborates with NZ Fashion Tech giving undergrads in their final year of study at campuses in Auckland and Wellington a chance to be part of a professional fashion shoot, direct their own portfolio images from behind the camera and feature in a Resene on-line gallery. The 17 finalists in 2019 – 10 from Auckland including 22-year-old Acraman – and seven from Wellington – will attend a glamorous opening night at New Zealand Fashion Week on August 29 where the Resene Designer Runway will open with their designs – dresses, jumpsuits, shorts – in an explosion of vibrant colour. “Bryony Acraman brought ancient armour, the story of Mulan and origami themes to her design in Resene Valour, developing an elegant contemporary dress with striking sculpted overskirt and subtle

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enriching the social connectedness, sense of belonging and general wellbeing of those who may otherwise be at risk of becoming vulnerable through isolation” said Mary Rolf, current Chair of the All Saints’ Parish Committee.

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oriental feel,” a spokesperson said. Karen Warman of Resene says: “We are proud of this project. It showcases 20 of our newest fashion colours at New Zealand Fashion Week while bringing visibility to fashion’s exciting young talent. “We love seeing these crea-

tive young people ... illustrate to audiences at Fashion Week how their colour tells a story.” The winner of Resene NZ Fashion Tech Colour of Fashion 2019 will be announced at Fashion Week and they will receive a new industrial sewing machine and an engraved pair of shears of the highest quality.

Local residents tackling local crime Community safety has improved a lot over the years, mostly as a testament to the professionalism of our local police, but also to the efforts of people like the dedicated volunteers of the Botany Crime Watch Patrol. This community organisation was founded 15 years ago. Its ranks are filled with locals who care about their local patch. I joined two Crime Watch patrollers as they went out on patrol last Saturday night. They serve as the eyes and ears of

our local police, who cannot be everywhere all the time. Patrollers observe and report suspected criminal activity. I don’t know how many crimes they’ve stopped over the years but it’s bound to be a big number. Over the years as Dannemora and Botany has grown, much of the low level crime, like burglaries, car theft, and graffiti, has been cleaned up through the efforts of these volunteer patrollers. They do an amazing job helping to reduce crime in our local East

Auckland community. We all owe them a debt of gratitude. Botany Crime Watch Patrol is always looking for new volunteers so if helping to keep the area safe sounds like something you’d like to do, give Margaret a call on 09 274-9449. Also doing their bit to fight crime is a group of Northpark residents who are sick of the anti-social activity that’s been happening at Tarnica Park for some time. They want lights and a security

camera installed at the park to increase visibility and make it safer. I’m supporting these locals as they try to motivate the Howick Local Board to provide the funding for the lighting and camera. These residents have the right to be able to enjoy their local park without having to dodge broken glass and other rubbish dropped on the ground or be afraid to venture there at night. Something the Government

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t 87, Joan Rutherford is on her toes eight hours a day. It’s 10am at the newlyrefurbished family jewellery store Timmermans at Botany Town Centre and Joan, with her eye for detail, meticulously checks that the jewellery is displayed at the right angle; the counter is well polished and the window displays meet exacting international standards. Even as she is giving precise instructions to a new recruit about different designer watch brands, she bends down to pick up a tiny piece of plastic that her keen eye has spotted on the floor. It’s not often that you meet an octogenarian who has devoted 50 years of her life to a familyrun business and is so passionate about it. Hardly surprising then that some customers have even mistaken her to be Mrs Timmermans considering her long standing presence at the store. After a while, the staff stopped explaining that she has been

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around every since Stephen Timmermans was a boy and she’d take him out for ice cream just so that his dad Mr T, could focus on repairing watches, without being disturbed. Joan says that the best part of her job is her involement in people’s lives on both happy and sad occasions. “Whether clients come in for designing new jewellery, repairs or service work, there is always a story behind it,” she says. “We are there with them on their special occasion be it weddings, engagements, birthdays and then there are sad moments when someone has lost a family member... a father has lost his son and wants us to encapsulate their memory in a ring or a locket; or then they want you to repair their dad’s timeless watch. “There is such a sense of pride in creating things that are precious to them. “In what other industry can you work, where things that are priceless get passed on for hundreds of years?” Joan, who lives in an apart-

ment at the Bruce McLaren Retirement Village, says she sells jewellery even when she is not working at the store. “I sold a diamond bangle to a 90-year-old at the village. She said she always wanted to own one before she died,” says Joan. Stephen says he still takes her along to every business meeting. “She is so sharp and knowledgeable and has always been the caring matriarch of the Timmerman family,” says the seventh generation jeweller and watchmaker,” he says. “So many former employees still come to visit Joan at the shop. She is a confidante to many. “Both our families have been integrated over the years. When someone has been in your life for that long, you share mutual love and respect.” Ask Joan about retirement and she says she will continue working till one day “she pops it”. “Who would employ an 87-year-old,” she laughs. To which Stephen’s prompt response is “They would be foolish not to.”

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Play addresses domestic abuse REVIEW The Book of Everything

By: Richard Tulloch Adapted from the novel by Guus Kuijer Howick Little Theatre, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga July 6-27 Directed by: Alex Gleed Erina Smythe The Book of Everything by Guus Kuijer and adapted for the stage by Australian playwright and children’s novelist Richard Tulloch is HLT’s latest production and perfectly-timed for the winter school holidays. The director Alex Gleed, his cast and crew, have tastefully realised this honest and thought-provoking play which is set in post-war Holland in 1951 and naturally we sense the remnants of World War II. A play for all ages, The Book of Everything tugs at the heart-

strings whilst making us laugh at the same time – no mean feat. Dealing with the difficult subject of domestic abuse in such a delicate and tactful way through the eyes of the young Thomas Klopper, we are given our insight into the heart of this 9-year-old (almost 10) boy, as documented in his diary which he calls his Book of Everything. Designed by Ian Milnes, the set allows the exemplary cast freedom of movement throughout, also bringing them almost into the audience, allowing us to become part of the action. The lighting by Nick Martin is a character of its own and the sound by Nik Rolls is no less impressive. i.e. the ticking clock. The whole production team needs congratulating. Thomas Klopper, on whom the play depends, is played with true commitment and depth by Robert Limm. He handles the complexity of the role with such truth and brings Thomas to life before our eyes. Jo Crichton plays the mother

with great understanding and dignity. We all feel for her and also realise that she has lived through worse. Margot, played by Raquel Carter, does a sterling job, the audience seeing clearly that she is her father’s daughter. Father, Mark Madden-Snoad, conveys the complexity of this tragic man who is struggling with life. Marie Parker is obviously relishing her role as Mrs Van Amersfort and fills it with charm and believability, and Scarlett Kean as Eliza is simply delicious, handling her leg with ease, and we certainly know why Thomas is obsessed with her. Ben Egan, as Jesus, makes us all believe in Ben’s character; he is so comfortable in those hard-to-fill shoes. Bess Fairfax has created another completely rounded and truthful character in Aunt Pie, literally “wearing the trousers”. All in all, with the execution of this outstanding piece of ensemble theatre, Alex Gleed at Howick Little Theatre has given us a gem, not to be missed. Go.

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or the first time, audiences will get to see the fabulous girl trio, The Epiphanies, as they star in Operatunity’s next daytime concert tour, Divas Through the Decades touring nationwide July 17-August 19. The trio is made up of Rebecca Wright, Sharon Emirali and Gail Tipene. See it in Botany at St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr on Tuesday July 23 at 11am. With mostly corporate gigs under their belts, The Epiphanies are really looking forward to going on tour together. “We started out performing together, as an agent requested a 60s girl group, but we ended up having so much fun at that gig that we decided to carry on!” Rebecca, who has toured with Operatunity before, is looking forward to having Sharon and Gail by her side. “I love the harmonies that three women can create, but more than that, it is just so nice to work alongside friends.” Rebecca is excited to show what

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their trio can do alongside Operatunity favourites Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Tainui Kuru with the Glenn Miller Band. “This concert is lots of fun tunes, costumes and choreography with the tight harmonies of The Andrews Sisters, the swagger of the 50s and the frivolity of the 60s and 70s.” And as for who Rebecca’s favourite Diva is, she finds that a tough question to answer, “I have so much love for the original Divas, women like Ella Fitzgerald all the way through to modern divas like Beyoncé.” Featuring hits including; Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Summertime, and We’ll Meet Again from the 40s; Mister Sandman, Cry Me a River and Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend from the 50s; These Boots are Made for Walkin’, I Say a Little Prayer, and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough from the 60s; and an ABBA medley and Natural Woman from the 70s, this is sure to be a spectacular show filled with all your favourites!

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puts on a brave face and never stops. She undertakes swimming and physio exercises, plus tall walker to help with the mobility of her upper body and is very appreciative of the constant help and assistance from her husband, Don. Dawn Johnston, a charter member of the Howick Inner Wheel Club, decided on this award after she was diagnosed with terminal cancer and it was based on the International Inner Wheel theme for 2017/2018 ‘Leave a Legacy’. The inaugural presentation of this award was made last year to Alan Breslau of Half Moon Bay who survived a horrific plane crash many years ago, followed by many years in hospital and then a lifetime Photo supplied of encouraging and empowering others. The spiral shape of the koru, the emblem of the award, signifies new life, positive change, personal growth, harmony, and hope for the future. Sadly Dawn lost her battle with cancer in May this year.

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We’re in good company Poignant and often funny, Company recently played on the West End and topped the list of the 2019 Olivier Award nominations with nine nominations including Best Musical Revival. And now Company, written by Stephen Sondheim, will be performed at the Harlequin Theatre. The show tells the story of Bobby, who on the night of his 35th birthday, is reflecting on his bachelor status when compared to his married friends and the three women he is dating. The show is being led by

Grant Meese, one of New Zealand’s finest musical theatre directors, who says the revival and its success is testament to the relevance of the themes that Company addresses. “Everyone has a Bobby in their life, be it male or female – who may be for various reasons not confirming to traditional notions of marriage or ‘settling down’. Company does a fantastic job of considering this in a funny and thoughtful way,” he said. “Our cast have the talents and energy to really make the most of this challenging score

and witty dialogue. “Howick residents should feel proud of Harlequin for attracting this calibre of performer.” The show features popular songs including ‘Being Alive’, ‘You Could Drive a Person Crazy’ and ‘Ladies who Lunch’. ■■ The season runs from Saturday July 27 and there are strictly 10 shows only. Phone 361 1000. Show Dates July 27 – August 10. Concessions available for seniors, students, Harlequin members and group bookings.

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ne of East Auckland’s busiest roads could be the key to unlocking local residents’ access to fast and efficient public transport. Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross is pushing for the creation of a rapid transit busway from Botany to Auckland Airport via Manukau that would run along Te Irirangi Drive in Flat Bush. He says it’s logical for it to connect to the Eastern Busway, which will go from Pakuranga to Botany and is now under construction. “When Te Irirangi Drive was built it was made wide enough to accommodate a busway or light rail,” Ross says. “A rapid transit corridor down Te Irirangi Drive will benefit local public transport users but it will also alleviate congestion for car users by getting vehicles off the roads.” Ross recently met officials from the New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Transport (AT) to get an update on a number of important projects, including the busway. They told him about plans to improve public transport in east Auckland through construction of the Eastern Busway as well as the Airport to Botany project, which

Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross is pushing for the creation of a rapid transit busway between Auckland Airport and Botany. Photo supplied

is being led by AT. Ross says he’s used his voice in Parliament to question Transport Minister Phil Twyford on behalf of the local community about the busway. He was an elected member of the Manukau City Council when the Eastern Busway, then known as AMETI, was first announced in 2006. That project has taken too long to get under way and he wants to ensure similar delays don’t happen with the busway between Botany and the airport, Ross says. “It’s great to see the Eastern Busway finally being constructed but we spent so long talking about it before the work started. “Howick and Botany have

often been forgotten when it comes to public transport. That isn’t good enough.” Ross says traffic congestion on local roads is still a major problem and addressing it is one of his main priorities. “We aren’t going to begin to tackle this challenge without encouraging more people to get out of cars and onto public transport. That won’t happen until the latter becomes a better option than taking a car. It’s got to be fast and efficient, easy to access and affordable.” AT says it’s identified Te Irirangi Drive as the “best and most direct route” between Botany and Manukau. The agency says the project will improve access between

east and south Auckland as well as to the major employment areas of the airport and Manukau. It will also significantly improve travel choices, reliability and journey times and support growth opportunities along the route. A new $60 million rail and bus interchange being constructed in Puhinui is expected to open in early 2021 and is being delivered in two stages. The first stage is an “early deliverable” of the airport to Botany rapid transit project. It forms part of the wider Southwest Gateway programme which also involves the NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Airport.

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Students take a big leap of faith Just chilling at Cockle Bay beach with other international students is how Rotary Youth Exchange student Maria Kenborg from Denmark describes the image. It’s been a year of great adventure discovering New Zealand, bonding with host families and Rotarians as well as a journey of growth for four Rotary Youth Exchange students Anna Schmitt, Maria Kenborg,

Bruna Perroni Coelho and Giovanna Do Rego, hosted by local Rotary clubs. Now it is time to say goodbye as they fly home to different countries next week, taking with them bags full of special memories and extraordinary experiences that have changed them forever. A big leap of faith that was well worth it, says Maria.

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Howick Philatelic Club

The Howick Philatelic Club is holding its next meeting on July 16 at St Andrews Church Hall, Vincent Street. Arrive at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. The speaker is Miles Dillon talking on Philatelic Favourites. There are swap boxes available and a one page competition. Supper will be served. Contact David Armishaw on 534 5656.

Virtual Village East

Virtual Village East invites all seniors to join them for Coffee and a catch-up. The Virtual Village East coffee mornings are held on the last Tuesday of every month. The July meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 30 from 10.30am to 12pm at the Te Tuhi Café, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga. All seniors are welcome.

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Howick RSA Women’s Section The Howick RSA Women’s Section is hosting a meeting on Friday, July 26 at 10am at 25 Wellington St. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, the entertainment and a cuppa. All donations of baked goods, fresh veggies, plant cuttings would be appreciated for the Trading Table. For more information phone Margaret Jones on 027 534 4157.

Guide dogs need you There are many ingredients needed to breed and train a Blind Foundation guide dog. This Friday, the most important one is you. Bakers across the country will be hosting Bikkie Day parties on Friday July 26 to raise funds for the Blind Foundation NZ so they can continue their guide dog programme and you’re invited. It takes two years and a significant investment to raise and train a guide dog. It’s a lifechanging service which is entirely funded by charitable donations. Starting with a sophisticated breeding programme, their development includes dedicated volunteer puppy raisers to teach them the ways of the busy world we live in, and training and support from specialist trainers. Guide dogs are one of the ways the Blind Foundation help people retain their freedom and independence after vision loss to move around safely and confidently.

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There is a craft group held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday morning of the month from 10am - 12pm. Cost $5 to cover expenses. This friendly group meet at the Eastgate Christian Centre, Ben Lamond Cres, Howick. For further details phone Dorothy 021 188 8500.

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They act as the eyes for Kiwis who are blind or have low vision. They have a huge responsibility and are charged with making what could potentially be a life or death decision when navigating hazards. Last year over 1,135 bakers from all over New Zealand raised more than $100,000. ■ For more information visit: bikkieday.org.nz

Bucklands Beach car accident witnesses I am the father of the young girl involved in a collision with a police car on Bucklands Beach Road on Saturday July 6 at about 11-30pm. I accept and expect my daughter to face the consequences of breaking her (driver) license conditions. I have requested the police that the Serious Crash Unit fully investigate the crash and believe that due to the fact that a stationary police car was involved, that there can be no other impartial party with the specialist training, knowledge, skill-set and practical experience qualified to do so. If any members of the public were in the vicinity and may have any cellphone footage (photos or video), I ask that they please come forward to either the Times, myself or the police (editor@times.co.nz).

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Further away from God

The Wellbeing budget has come and gone. Not much has changed. Taxpayer dollars have been allocated to various needy causes and that is OK, but nothing changes. The moral compass

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of our country still stands pointing south. It amazes me that the root causes for requiring a Wellbeing budget in the first place is not addressed. Our Finance Minister, the PM and Deputy PM are the blind leading the blind. They stumble when they should lead. Great leaders are moral leaders who establish a moral vision for their country. They bring a nation like ours nearer to God, not further away. All we have witnessed is a tinkering with the finance figures and the left wing funding of the ‘victim mindset’. The reason for our mental sickness, our high suicide rates, the high prison populations, are all the result of removing Godly guidance from our cultural framework. When God is taken out of our Parliament, out of our Universities and our schools, taken out of our family lives and when our sporting clubs throw a tantrum when a major player speaks the truth of God’s word - then we all suffer and continue the downward spiral of worsening societal pain. Wake up NZ for God’s Wellbeing. Press into that good and abundant life to which God has destined us to live. Righteousness always exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

Ian George, Howick

I would like to re-enforce Dr Mike Schmidt’s letter in the Times of July 4, “What’s Google Up to?” Objective: Social engineering and deliberate tampering with their engine’s functionality, using artificial intelligence. How bad and clandestine is this? Shaping people’s opinion left and away from the centre and right. Do we realise this massive submission of our freedom? Google has again, deliberately, censored searches, so this is where to find out more: https:// w w w. b i t c h ut e . c o m /v i d e o / gy7mfr2qDc7J/

Patrick Hallis, Pakuranga Heights

Howick Library issue another heavy-handed council action Thank you Times (July 11) for highlighting the issue of the old Howick Library building in Fencible Drive. It’s a shame to see such a potentially useful community asset in such a poor state. I appreciate that Panuku Auckland needs to take actions to make this safe, this appears very heavy-handed. Anything that puts the Howick Village Market at risk is a serious concern. Good on (Howick Local Board member) Jim Donald for working with the community on this (and many other issues). We need a council that is more community-focused and works collaboratively with locals.

Damian Light Botany

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Chess club marks 50th

he Howick-Pakuranga Chess Club this week celebrated its 50 anniversary. The club held a banquet at its clubrooms at Howick Bowling Club on Monday which brought to a conclusion eight days of chess commencing with the New Zealand Junior Champs for four days, immediately followed by the Oceania Seniors from July 12 to July 15. Grandmaster Dejan Bojkov was guestspeaker on this night which was attended by past and present club members and visitors from Australia. Special guests was club founder Kenzie Sutton and daughter Pippa. Others included Auckland Councillor Paul Young, QC Paul Heath, Jim Benson (patron of NZ Chess Federation), along with many other representatives from the NZ Chess Federation and many former club members.

Community grants New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) awarded a number of grants in the Auckland region in June. The only local recipient this month is Anchorage Park School which was granted $2500 to go towards a gymnastics skills coaching programme. Gaming venues that contributed to these grants in Auckland included Barrel Inn, Howick; Celsius Bar, Flat Bush; Xtreme Botany, Northpark.

Right: One of the Howick Pakuranga Chess Club’s founders Kenzie Sutton and daughter Pippa. Kenzie and husband Prof Richard Sutton started the club in 1969. Photo Nick Krause

Six St Kents players in Blues U18s camp The best teenage rugby talent in the region have been attending the annual Blues Under-18 Camp over the July school holidays. Fifty players from 21 schools have been selected from 230 nominations put forward from schools in the Northland, North Harbour and Auckland rugby

regions. They went into camp at Mt Albert Grammar from Sunday July 8 to Thursday July 12 before fielding two teams to take on the Hurricanes at Owen Delany Park in Taupo on Sunday (July 15). The players received tuition from all the Mitre-10 coaches

Mystery fireworks Wondering where and what the enormous fireworks were across the Tamaki River on Saturday night. Mystery solved. It’s part of the Te Ara Rama Matariki Light Trail, now in its 8th year. It is an annual free-tothe-public outdoor lighting festival combining light, music, and creativity across nine nights in Maybury Reserve, near the Glen Innes shopping village. Pak’nSave Glen Innes Matariki Fireworks Spectacular lit up the night sky at 9.30pm for the festival finale. Another fireworks display on Saturday also startled many people at around 6.30pm. It was part of the Renault French Festival at Queens Wharf in celebration of Bastille Day.

Above: Grandmaster Dejan Bojkov ( Bulgaria) (left to right), Dr Tony Booth, International Master Leonid Sandler (Australia), Candidate Master Paul Spiller and FIDE Master Martin Dreyer, the club president. Photo Stan Yee

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in the region including Derren Witcombe and George Konia (Northland); Tom Coventry and Dan Halangahu (North Harbour); and Alama Ieremia, Filo Tiatia and Tai Lavea (Auckland). Current Blues players including Jerome Kaino, Sonny Bill Williams, Patrick

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Auckland Transport has announced that the Park and Ride service from Lloyd Elsmore Park will be launched on July 30. It will accommodate 300 vehicles. The Park and Ride will further enable people to use the T2 lane as it will include an express shuttle service from the park directly to Panmure Station.

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Pigeon Mountain wetland restoration planting Attention all tree lovers and volunteers. There is going to be a big tree planting drive in the wetland area on the western side of Pigeon Mountain Road (opposite the maunga carpark). The Tupuna Maunga Authority is calling for volunteers for the Ohuiarangi / Pigeon Mountain wetland restoration planting days, scheduled for July and August. The plan is to plant a diverse mix of up to 30,000 native grasses, shrubs and tree species which will help to encourage the native fauna and flora return to an area they once occupied and thrived in. This planting is part of the wider native vegetation programme

which seeks to enhance the mauri (energy) and wairua (spirit) of Ohuiarangi / Pigeon Mountain and adjoining environmental systems and to restore a functional and healthy ecosystem with strong biodiversity values. There will be two community volunteer weekend planting days and two planting days for local schools. ■■ Community days are Saturday, July 27 and Saturday, August 3, 10am to 1pm ■■ School planting days are Friday, August 23 and Wednesday, August 28, 9.30am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

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everend Monsignor Raymond Green, the founding parish priest of St Mark’s Catholic Parish, died peacefully at St Joseph’s Home, Little Sisters of the Poor in Herne Bay, aged 92. It was during his appointment as assistant priest at Panmure, that Bishop Delargy asked him to found the parish of the yetto-be-built, St Mark’s Church in Pakuranga. At that time, the site of this large church of Pakuranga with its school was a farm with a derelict farmhouse and an old cowshed. Father Green (as he was then known), who had formerly been a plumber, began masses in Edgewater College Hall. All the chairs had to be put out and returned after every mass. Everything required for the mass had to be brought to the college. On other feast days, masses were celebrated in the Anglican and Methodist Churches of Pakuranga. To save money, Father Green moved from his rented accommodation in Pakuranga into the old farmhouse, which long-time parishioner Veronica Smith said wasn’t fit for human habitation. It had brambles growing through the walls and vermin. The cowshed was transformed under Father Green into a beautiful chapel. Monsignor Green began as an

Monsignor Raymond Green was the founding priest of Pakuranga’s St Mark’s Catholic Parish. Photo supplied

assistant priest at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Epsom, where he ministered as chaplain for the Carmelite Monastery and at Green Lane Hospital. He rode a bicycle to the hospital to serve the patients, particularly the dying. From there he was appointed Curate at St Peter Chanel Parish, Whakatane, with a special assignment to form a new parish of St Gerard’s, Kawerau. He was then appointed to St. Andrew’s, Tuakau, with chaplaincy to the Marist Brothers’ Juniorate. At this time, Meremere Power Station was being built and he looked after the construction staff on site. Father Green’s first appointment as a parish priest was at Tuakau. The following appointment was to Sacred Heart Parish, Ponsonby, where his duties included teaching

at St. Paul’s College, Diocesan Director of Vocations and assisting St. Mary’s, Avondale, with Sunday masses. Thames was his next home where he worked in the Parish of St Francis of Assisi and which included the whole Coromandel Peninsula. He became a Monsignor in December 2007. He was parish priest at Christ the King in Owairaka where he served from 1983 until 2010 and from 2011 until 2015 as Pastor Emeritus. A vigil mass will be celebrated at the Church of Christ the King, 260 Richardson Road, Owairaka on today (July 18) at 7.30pm. A requiem mass will be celebrated at St Mark’s Catholic Church, 334 Pakuranga Highway, Pakuranga tomorrow (July 19) at 11.30am. The funeral will then leave for the Panmure Catholic Cemetery.

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Consents still rising The latest dwelling consents figures confirmed that the ramping up of construction activity across NZ isn’t finished yet, despite signs of capacity constraints around labour and materials in the industry, according to CoreLogic senior property economist Kelvin Davidson. “For the year to May, there were 34,672 new consents issued, the

highest figure since December 1974 and putting us firmly in the midst of one of the three biggest new building booms on,” he said. “Consents for alterations and additions are also pretty buoyant, albeit the total value for the year to May of $1.77 billion was about $90m lower than the peak of $1.86m in the 12 months to July last year.”

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Making amends and moving on By Farida Master

t one time they were political rivals. And now they have hugged and made up. JamiLee Ross’s Facebook post about former Labour Party candidate Tofik Mamedov came as a big surprise. His post read: “This morning I had coffee with Howick local Tofik Mamedov. Many will know Tofik as the Labour candidate for Botany in the 2014 and 2017 elections. We were opponents. I owe Tofik a big apology – I was a bit of a d*** to him when he was the Labour candidate. I was too wrapped up in the game, thought I was better than him, and I treated him appallingly. “Many of us did when we were in government. It was wrong and I have said sorry to him several times since. Back in January Tofik reached out to me to check how I was going. “Despite how I treated him, he was a decent person and wanted to know how I was. “We had coffee in January and he was so nice he even bought my children Christmas presents. How could this guy that I had battled for two elections, which I had beaten and been unpleasant to, be so nice that he checked up on me and went as far as thinking about

Foes turned friends, Jami-Lee Ross and Tofik Mamedov at the business breakfast hosted by Getba. Times photo Farida Master

my kids’ wellbeing? “Tofik is a kind and compassionate man. “Our politics might differ, but his small acts of humanity meant a lot at the start of this year, and they still do now. I’ve learnt a lot about politics and about myself recently. People like Tofik have taught me about decency in how you treat others. I hope Tofik is successful in all his future endeavours. He’s a good guy. I feel lucky that he took the time to extend a warm embrace.” And it looked like the post was not just all talk. Jami-Lee followed it up by inviting Tofik to his table at a business breakfast recently hosted by

Getba – Greater East Tamaki Business Association – at the Waipuna Conference Rooms in Highbrook And while guest speaker Counties Manukau East Area Commander Inspector Wendy Spiller spoke about what a long way women in police have come: “In 1987 there were hardly any women in police. I remember they handed us a mirror in our police kit with a handbag.” As Area Commander Counties Manukau Police, her patch covers a population of 200,000 incorporating three local boards and 70 schools. Big changes. It was good to see that a lot had also changed for Jami-Lee and Tofik.

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$30,000 each for Santa parade and fireworks from local board grants Santa is set to sleigh through Howick again after the local board granted the Howick Children’s Charitable Trust $30,000 for the village’s annual Christmas parade. The money will help meet the overall costs, including traffic management, a website, set-up and pack-down costs, advertising, management and entertainment. Pakuranga Rotary was also awarded $30,000, towards the cost of a community fireworks display and festival, while the New Hope Community Church Trust was allocated $25,000 towards delivering its Christmas event. All three Community Grants budget allocations were made on the understanding the funding would allow the events to go forward. And more than $30,000 has been awarded to more than 20 community groups under the board’s second quick response round for the year, which was heavily oversubscribed.

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■■ Auckland Seniors, $1000 towards Moon Festival ■■ Auckland Bone Carving, $1757 for workshops ■■ Harlequin Music Theatre, $2000 for 14 performances ■■ Howick Art Group, $1500 for an exhibition ■■ Howick Business Association,

$425 for a gazebo ■■ B otany Downs Probus, $1000 towards venue hire ■■ Pakuranga Counselling Centre, $3000 for counselling ■■ South East Senior Citizens, $500 for venue hire ■■ Plunket, $705 for wooden toys ■■ River of Life Church, $600 family Halloween, $1075 holiday programme ■■ Sowers Trust, $2000 youth mentoring ■■ Highland Park Community Creche, $3000 rental costs ■■ Howick Inner Wheel $1000 resources for Stand Children Services ■■ Depot Community Trust, $2693 for equipment ■■ Independent Living Services, $1000 to coaching and co-ordinator ■■ Howick Golf Club, $1500 for native plants ■■ Auckland Ice Figure Skating Club, $2000 rink hire for Auckland club champs ■■ Howick Softball Club, $1000 for line-marking machine ■■ Pakuranga Athletic Club, $2616 for junior track and field day ■■ B otany and Flat Bush Ethnic Association, $1000 for exercise group ■■ Cession Community Trust, $1000 for community events ■■ St Marks Catholic School, $2000 towards a basketball hoop.

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Local scouts head to US for world jamboree They were preparing for it for the last two years and finally the day had arrived when a contingent of 40 Scouts plus 20 scout leaders and dads accompanying them, took off on Sunday to the 24th World Scout Jamboree in North America—the biggest scout jamboree with representatives from 180 different countries. Seventeen-year-old Quentin Stephen from Edgewater College says there are over 150 million active scouts from all over the world and the jamboree brings together people from different cultures with different values, “which makes it an awesome experience”. “The theme this year is ‘Unlock a New World’, which allows us to discover new things,” he says. Jamboree is from July 22 – August 2 at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, “The US has been preparing the campsite for the jamboree since 2005.” Quentin says that four years ago he was in Japan for the World Scout Jamboree and got to do things he would have never done otherwise. Like visiting Hiroshima and seeing how bombs are detonated. That apart, he says being a scout has opened doors to Outward Bound Trips, flying a helicopter in Nelson, running a 21k marathon and making lifelong friends. Callum Clark also from the Venturers at Trinity Scouts Highland Park says that the trip is all about friendship, leadership

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Bucklands Beach Sea Scout (BBSC) leader Andy Hancock and BBSC Venturer Sean Hancock heading for the World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia. Times photo Wayne Martin

and adventure. The 16-year-old Saint Kentigern student has made a lot of friends like Quentin only because he has been in scouts since he was little. Being his first international jamboree in West Virginia, Callum says he looks forward to travelling with his best friend and can’t wait to meet people from vastly different worlds. The 21-day trip they

say is not just about knots and woggles. It’s not just about just for boys either. Girls are also part of Scouts. In 1987, girls were officially allowed to join scouts. The Jamboree which is about scouting fellowship unites the world’s young people to promote peace and create multi-sensory experiences.

obnail’s good-vibe trail through a quarter of a century tells the story of a band and people getting better at their music craft and lives. The well-travelled Wellington group with devoted fans across New Zealand, including in east Auckland, celebrate their 25th anniversary at a time when, collectively and as individuals, they’re hitting a peak of their musical powers. Where many bands struggle to happily make two years, let alone 25, Hobnail go from strength-tostrength because of their great understanding of each other’s playing style and thinking, and the exceptional quality of original music they write and interpret. Drummer Caroline Easther, the Kiwi music legend who has played for The Chills, The Verlaines and Beat Rhythm Fashion in her hugely interesting career, and has just released her first solo album Lucky, says “my favourite thing about Hobnail is that we’re like family”. Guitarist and main lead vocalist Rob Joass, Hobnail’s chief songwriter, who has also just delivered his second solo album Pencarrow, says: “I’m really proud we’ve steered our own path and kept challenging ourselves to improve.” Joass is known as a songwriter’s songwriter, a master wordsmith who wears his heart on his sleeve, prolifically turning out song after

song about life – ups and downs, love and heartache, and the road to happiness and redemption. Jo Moir smiles and sways her way through live performances, shining on rockin’ folk-style violin and soulful vocals. “To sing four-part harmonies is quite a thing when it all comes together. Feels like magic.” Bassist Hamish Graham says: “Hard work will beat talent when talent doesn’t work hard. When it does, stand back and watch the magic.” Hobnail started as the Hobnail Boots in 1994, but by the fifth album, Baggage, in 2012, when they were hitting high notes and generating more attention, they removed Boots from the title. Fortune Horses was an acclaimed album, a finalist for Best Folk Album at the 2009 NZ Music Awards, while Baggage was an all-encompassing illustration of their maturing altcountry Celtic folk-rock, with the title track nominated as a finalist for Best Country Song at the 2013 NZ Music Awards. Following albums, String Things in 2015 and Blue Sky Songs in 2017, have also hit the right chords with loyal fans. “I’ve loved the opportunity to develop as a singer and player,” Joass says. “Working with musicians who are supportive and also wanting to improve.” To celebrate the 25th, Hobnail is releasing a Best Of compilation that takes them to The Wine Cellar in Auckland tomorrow, July 19.

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TILING

WINDOW CLEANING

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TREES

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

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Shaping - Reducing - Thinning Chipped onsite - Full Removal

New home - bathroom - kitchen renovations - patios swimming pools - indoor/outdoor areas - stonelaying plus waterproofing and underfloor heating services Trained and registered members of NZQA and Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation All work is covered by their warranties

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

PHonE KEitH 0272 453 444 or 530 8136

CLASSIFIEDS

AERIALS

BUILDER Qualiﬁed & LBP Certiﬁed

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

No job too small

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

LICENCED qualified and experienced Phone now 027 4901 153

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

All works guaranteed & larger works backed up by a certified builders Halo guarantee

archie@seventhview.co.nz Phone 021 552 445

CONCRETE & CONCRETING  Driveways/Patios  Swimming pool surrounds  Decorative coloured concrete  Exposed pebbles and aggregates  Concrete sealing  Bobcat and digger  Post hole boring

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz CD237763

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CARPET CARE

Call Simon 021-0247-4706

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

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

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

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

CLEANING CLEANING, wkly, f.nghtly, spring clean. Free quote, honest, reliable, refs, fit & exp. Ph 021331190 IMPRESSIVE CLEANING. Home/office, Exp, honest, polite, reasonable prices. Ph/Txt 021 052 9756

allen2harriman@gmail.com

HEATPUMP SERVICES

Phone 09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 E: celsius@outlook.co.nz - www.celsiusheating.co.nz

GARDENER LANDSCAPER

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

ELECTRICIAN NZ Reg. New work & renovations Led & security lighting power pts, fans, hotwater switchboard upgrades & inspections. For fast & reliable service ph Mark 021 959439 or 534 4401 ELECTRICIAN Registered Electrical, Smartvent & Alarms. Ph Mark 027 495 4219, a/h 534 3227 ELECTRICIAN Reg. hard working & reliable, value for dollars, all work undertaken. Satisfaction guaranteed. Ph 534-8889

BARRATT-BOYES

ELECTRICAL

• Fast friendly service • Registered electrician • Eftpos available • Pensioner discount • Lights, power, TV, fans • Stove & hot water repairs • Security lighting • LED downlights • Switchboard upgrades

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

GLASS & GLAZING

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Terry’s

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GREENMAN Lawn & Garden Trees & Hedges, rideon mowing. Free quotes. Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409 HOWICK Lawncare, ex Greenkeeper, lge or small lawns, friendly, reliable and affordable. Phone Paul 027 5676 900 MOWING / garden maintenance. Phone Alan 533 8595 or 021 037 5442

THE LAWN DOCTOR

PAVING ADL Paving & Landscaping Ph Adrian 027-603-1919 or a/hrs 537-2345

PEST CONTROL

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

Jim 0800 38 38 48

PLASTERERS AFFORDABLE plastering. New work & alterations. Skimming, cove & gib fixing. Ph Phil 021 521 403 PLASTERBOARD stopping, quality paint finish. Ph/Txt 021 660774 PLASTERING, all types int/ext, paint refresh & mould removal. Phone Joe 02102703803

PLUMBERS

28 YEARS EXPERIENCE GROWING BEAUTIFUL LAWNS

HAYNES GLASS

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Ph 265 2941 38 Trugood Dr, Burswood www.haynesglass.co.nz

CALL DONAL 021 258 3016

0800 420 900

LOCKSMITHS

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Doors/Door Repairs

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

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TRADIES...

FOR all your Landscaping needs, decks, fencing, retaining walls, paving, concreting. Over 15yrs exp. Ph 021 885676

EZYMOW Lawns, trees & hedges. Friendly & reliable. Ph Elama 021 1292 543

HANDYMEN

We do WINZ quotes

TRADE SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127

Incorporating

or Copper

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

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LAWNCARE

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ELECTRICAL

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

Your local caterer for over 15 years

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• Decks • Bathrooms • Pergolas • Kitchens • Carports • On time Quality work Good price

DELICIOUS DINING

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

ALL painting, reno’s, partitions, rot, mould and gib repairs. One stop shop. Phone Fred 027 699 2643

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

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SIMPLY RENOS

CATERING

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

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Free quotes Interior & exterior Quality work at affordable prices

Handymangardeners. co.nz All jobs Ph Michael 0276 162 146 or 576 0106 PROFESSIONAL tradesman skilled in a variety of repair work & maintenance, replacing leaky taps, kitchen installations, re-sealing wet areas, hanging blinds, roofing/gutter leaks & much more. Interior/exterior work. Ph Sam 022 029 3117

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

0800 24 LOCK

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS

PAINTER

 Interior/exterior painting  High quality workmanship  Plastering Free quotes. Phone Kenny 021 897 445

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

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

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 Bathroom/laundry/kitchen renovations  Tiled Shower Specialists  Proven Products  25 years of expertise  All Trades  All Work Guaranteed! Paul 021 251 4615 or A/H 534 7427

GARDEN CARE

WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang, Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111

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Interiors

Sales Installation Service

GA101040

Phone Terry 021 927 921

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Restretching No job too small We fix squeaky floors We do it all!!

Be warm this winter, install a heat pump

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

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CARPET LAYING

& REPAIRS

BUILDERS

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CARPET LAYING

VINYL LAYER 31 yrs exp. Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

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Make your booking today Phone 09 537 4320 0508 932 532 or Mobile 021 366 615

BOBCATS & TRUCKS BOBCAT / Digger Excavations, driveways, landscaping, site clearing, rubbish removal, topsoil & metal supplies, truck hire. Ph Grant 0274 758 468

Ph Carey 021 370 307 www.careyearthmoving.co.nz

DRAINAGE

• Carpet Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning • Flood Restoration • Pest Control

CRAFT Floorsanding www. craftfloorsanding.co.nz Phone Kris 021 055 7522

PAINT 30 yrs + exp, tradesman. Interiors, exteriors, house washing and wallpaper hanging. Phone Harold 021 658 222

ting Ltd Wayn e’s Pain

Call: 09 533 6956

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Handymangardeners. co.nz All jobs Ph Michael 0276 162 146 or 576 0106

HEATING

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

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

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

l Driveways/patios l Parking areas l Exposed aggregate l All earthworks l Retaining & more

LEES CARPETS

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

Irrigation systems design and installed, all aspects of landscape maintenance undertaken. Qualified Horticulturist Ph 535-4471 021-257-6898

Phone 535 4759 or email office@bullelectrical.co.nz

We focus on service and tailor to your requirements. We manage timing during install to ensure minimal disruption. Our team will give you the information needed to make an informed decision.

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

Gardens designed, constructed & maintained, lawns mown, pruning & arbourcultural work undertaken, waste removed.

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NZ registered electrical service technician

CARPENTERS

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NEW Decks & repairs, fences, timber/pool fencing & repairs, free quotes ph/txt John 021 023 69767

Amazing Kitchen Facelifts

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MARKS

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

For all your electrical upgrades, new builds, repairs and maintenance Domestic and commercial We employ local people and use and support other local businesses.

Ph ryan 027 502 1187

5308 267 / 021 569 009

www.stehrbuild.co.nz

ABOUT Fencing 2000

ElEctricians you can trust

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• Professional service • Competitive rates • No job is to small • Free quotation

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NZ Registered

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

ELECTRICAL

Allrigga’s ConCreting P & e limited

Residential Commercial • Civil CONSTRUCTION

535 6950 021 0333 149

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021 130 7217 09 217 2217

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

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

KITCHENS

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Local NZ Registered Electrician No job too big or too small! 24 hour Emergency service No call out fee if you mention this advert.

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE $35 p/m

GA117458

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♦ New builds ♦ Renovations ♦ Bathrooms ♦ Decks ♦ Fences ♦ Additions

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Additional Outlet & Security Camera Phone Jack Ph: 532 8723 021 661 469

Quality licensed construction services

0800 266 349 www.jamesit.co.nz

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

Over 25 years’ exp • Great rates • Local family business • Reliable • No job too small • Heat pump installs • Security alarms, CCTV Eftpos available Retiree discount Call Anthony 021 0224 6711 or 09 534 0275

FLOORING & SERVICES

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TV AERIAL & LIghTIng InSTALLATIOn

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Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

James IT Solutions

AA DOBBS LTD ELECTRICAL

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HORIZON AERIALS LTD

 Home / Business  Fix all IT issues  Microsoft Certified  Cloud backup + data recovery, Networking, PC/Mac

FENCING & TRELLIS

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20 yrs Carpentry/Building Ph Shannon 021 356 959

COMPUTER REPAIRS

ELECTRICAL

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

COMPUTERS

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BUILDERS

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ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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CEILING REPAINTS, 35+yrs exp. reliable with refs Rob 0211 848173

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LOCAL DECORATORS

25 years experience Repaints – Interior/Exterior Spray finish available Free quotes – any sized jobs Prompt Response

Ph Trevor 027 648 3565 DE266370

PAINTER Int/Ext, 25 yrs exp in Eastern suburbs. Roger Parker 021951634 PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Phone Charlie 027 245 0807 PAINTER Paperhanger. Free quotes, pensioner discount. 30yrs exp. Phone 022 6254295 or 535 3022 PAINTER / Plasterer & handyman 30 yrs+ exp Phone Muzza 577-2989/ 027-6770294

ADAM OXLEY Certifying Plumber

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535 1111 027 235 2517

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CLASSIFIEDS

 Specialise in general plumbing/maintenance  Bathroom and kitchen alterations  NO JOB TOO SMALL

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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 l l

TREE SERVICES All about

TREES

93.2sqm with shared hallway, kitchen and toilets, 2 covered carparks. 9 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga Please contact Peter 09 5761500 ext 806 or peterm@eastgatecc.org.nz for more details.

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& STUMP GRINDING

Ph Murray

Qualified Arborist

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Brad 022 671 8125 graceplumbing.co.nz

Handy Andy Plumbing

L5F014

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

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

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

DS Trees & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Phone Doug 021 537 171 or 537 8595

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

All Tree Work – Fully Insured – Qualified Arborists – Over 30 yrs Exp. 535 9093 027 476 0246

WATERBLASTING

Cleaning Specialists • House Wash (soft wash) • Building Wash • Decks, Drives, Fences • Gutter Clean • Roof Treatment For a free quote call

021366615 / 0508932532 All work Guaranteed Hot Water Cylinders New Build & Reno’s General Maintenance Gas Fitting

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ROOFING ROOFING repair service. 26 yrs exper. All work guaranteed. Phone 536 7173 or 021 079 8166

RUBBISH REMOVALS GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting. Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384 CD48042

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Ph: 0800 789 248

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows 3 Domestic & commercial 3 Low pressure bio-wash 3 Professional presentation

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

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RENTAL & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Cathy Caie Huang 黃嘉斌

Licensed (REAA 2008)

WINDOW CLEANING ALL windows, frames, sills. I will give a free quote today. Ph Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED HALF MOON BAY, 2 rms, share with other courteous professionals & seniors. $245 & $285pw. Phone/txt 021 48 62 69

FLATMATE WANTED BOTANY mature professional, lge dbl room single $180pw, couples $270pw plus exp, gas, power water, wiﬁ avail. Avail now. Phone 0272675762

Friendly & Affordable Companion Driving & Caring In-Home Assistance • Medical appointments • Shopping & errands • Pets to the vets • In-home assistance Services tailored to our client’s needs

Call Nicola & Rachel on (09) 576 5554 www.fabdrivers.co.nz

* Terms and Conditions apply People First Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

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FARM COVE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

OPEN DAY

Wednesday, 24 July 2019 We will be holding an Open Day on Wednesday, 24 July 2019 from 11.00am-12.30pm in Totara for prospective parents/guardians. Please register your attendance on our website www.farmcove.school.nz.

Enquiries to the school office Phone 577 0009 or enquiries@farmcove.school.nz

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

DY269340

Licensed (REAA 2008)

HOWICK OFFICE

PAKURANGA OFFICE

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

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

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick – Ph 538 0680

1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Lastel Pl Elliot St Drake St Cook St

$370 $590 $570 $1050

Sally Cathy Sally Sally

2 Bed 3 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Bucklands Beach Rd Colum Pl Wharf Rd The Parade

$470 $560 $600 $920

Amny Cathy Sally Sally

BOTANY DOWNS – HUNTINGTON PARK – DANNEMORA – FLAT BUSH – EAST TAMAKI

PAKURANGA 2 Bed

Ennis Ave

$460

2 Bed

Bucklands Beach Rd $480

Lloyd

BOTANY OFFICE

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre

Lloyd Reardon DDI: 216 99 61 or 021 887 811 – lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Steven Hang DDI: 212 5729 or 021 409 293 – steven.hang@raywhite.com

HOWICK – MELLONS BAY 2 Bed 3 Bed

Bretton Ln Williams Av

$470 $600

Steven Steven

Sally Cathy Cathy Cathy Cathy Amny Cathy

4 Bed

Wiltshire Pl

$780

Cathy

2 Bed -3 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 6 Bed

Latham Av Rapallo Pl Ellesmere Cr Hope Farm Av Manor Pk

$470 $540 $610 $630 $1200

Amny Sally Sally Robyn/Melissa Amny

BUCKLANDS BEACH - HALFMOON BAY

2 Bed

Ferndale Rd

$470

Amny

3 Bed

3 Bed 3 Bed

Campbell Rd Kelvin Rd

$650 $950

Robyn/Melissa Cathy

4 Bed

REMUERA -GREENLANE

FLAT BUSH OFFICE

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

FLAT BUSH 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

Andrusha Pl Triumph Rd Skelligs Dr

$600 $610 $820

Steven Cathy Steven

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

• Presidents report • Musical Directors report • Musical Directors awards • Drum Majors report • Election of Executive Committee (call for nominations) • President, Vice president, Treasurer, Secretary, Other committee members AGeNdA • General Business • Strategic Business plan, • Present at Meeting Highlights and Challenges • Minutes at Meeting • Financial report 2018-2019 for 2019-2020

BUCKLANDS BEACH- MELLONS BAY

$450 $510 $630 $630 $630 $700 $760

MT WELLINGTON

• For the purpose of Strategic Business plan, Highlights and Challenges for 20192020 • Financial budget 2019-2020 • Financial report Summery of programme measured against objectives • Election of officers

Lloyd

Le Peruse Redcastle Dr Pinewood Gr Botany Rd Huntington Dr Tsar Cr Beragh Pl

PAKURANGA - SUNNYHILLS – FARM COVE

The 60th Howick Brass Incorporated Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 21st August 2019 8:45pm at the Howick Brass Band rooms’ 90r Wellington St.

102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 3 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 4 Bed

SOMERVILLE

Howick Brass Notice of AGM

DANNEMORA – MISSION HEIGHTS 2 Bed 2 Bed 6 Bed

Stancombe Rd Bejoy Rise Coachman Dr

$520 $520 $990

WEYMOUTH / WHITFORD 5 Bed

Kellys Rd

Steven Steven Steven

Contact for AGM Max Christiansen email maxcdesign@xtra.co.nz | 0274303377

$1400 Steven

FARM COVE INTERMEDIATE

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

16 Butley Drive, Pakuranga

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina

2020 ENROLMENTS

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

1 Bed

Hattaway Av $500 (inc water & lawns) Martin Pigeon Mountain Rd $600 (inc lawns) Martin Waller Av $1050 (incl lawns & gardens) Martin

MELLONS BAY 5 Bed

Parents of prospective students wishing to enrol for 2020 please note the following:

Marine Parade

$1000 Cathy

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

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

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Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

3 Specialist waterblasting

CD140634

FREE QUOTES - 24/7 Service 027 758 6437 - 361 6437 E: info@hpcplumbing.co.nz W: hpcplumbing.co.nz

Please ph/txt 021 082 31455 to arrange for a consutation time

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

HALF MOON BAY – BUCKLANDS BEACH

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Brett 534 3562 027 493 0181

Call Kris today on 0800 998 866

HOWICK – COCKLE BAY -MELLONS BAY

Your local exterior

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All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

BRANCH MANAGER

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

(Year 1 to Year 13)

Over 15 years NZ experience in tutoring for Primary, Intermediate, Secondary (Cambridge/NCEA) How to get higher marks for Maths, English and Science. Free consultation.

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1. Farm Cove Intermediate School will have an enrolment scheme in place for 2020 for Year 7 students only. There will be no out of zone Year 8 places available. 2. The 2020 Prospectus and Enrolment Forms will be distributed to Year 6 pupils at Sunnyhills Primary, Wakaaranga Primary, Elm Park Primary, Macleans Primary, St Mark’s School, Howick Primary, Pigeon Mountain Primary, Owairoa Primary and Mellons Bay Primary during the week 22-26 July 2019. 3. Principal, Linda Harvie, will speak to Year 6 students at Sunnyhills, Wakaaranga, Owairoa and Elm Park Primary Schools. Please check dates and times in your respective school’s newsletter. Parents are welcome to attend. 4. Enrolment forms for other prospective pupils are available from the school office. 5. Out of zone applications will close at 4.00pm, Wednesday, 4 September 2019. If necessary, a ballot will be held on Wednesday, 11 September 2019. 6. Completed in zone applications should also be received by Wednesday, 4 September 2019. 7. Written notification to successful applicants will be posted by Friday, 13 September 2019.

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We need someone to replace our Packer/Tea-maker at our light industrial factory in Ra Ora Drive, East Tamaki. Duties include finishing product and packing, some light assembly work and tea-making for a small and friendly team. Attention to detail and working methodically are the main requirements and experience of packing manufactured product would be valuable. Reliability, maturity in working relationships, the capacity to take and retain instructions and work flexibly as part of our production team are part of the job description. Please apply in writing with an attached CV and references to: The General Manager Pacific Aerials Limited PO Box 38 421, Howick AUCKLAND 2145 MP269772

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We have a vacancy in our busy, modern legal practice providing an opportunity to work close to home in our friendly team. We are looking to recruit a Legal Secretary with experience in assisting with conveyancing transactions. We seek someone with excellent organisational skills, a positive attitude and great attention to detail. The successful candidate will have experience with Word, Outlook, Landonline and Webforms. Experience with Action Step is an advantage. Competitive Remuneration.

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Machinist / Curtains / Roman Blinds Venluree is NZ’s leading blind manufacturer and in the past 6 years we have expanded into the curtain industry. Due to the success of this venture and the ongoing demand we are looking for an experienced sewing machinist. Our manufacturing facility is located in the Highbrook Industrial area of East Tamaki Auckland. All machinery, tools, and material will be supplied. To be considered for the role you must have the following attributes: • Proficient in working with all types of curtain fabrics • Able to professionally produce all types of curtain headers and different fabric combinations. • Can make Roman blinds as well as curtains • Can calculate efficiently the metres required for all types of curtains and Romans • Able to work at speed while maintaining excellent quality & workmanship • Be proactive and helpful to others in the team • Reliable, honest and able to work unsupervised Applicants for this position should be entitled to work in NZ. If this sounds like you then please apply in the strictest of confidence by sending an up to date CV to: alex@venluree.co.nz

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Duo clock 100 prem caps I

n a first for PIC Insurance, Brokers Pakuranga United two long serving Premiers ran out on Saturday (July 6) on Bell Park to play their 100th games together against Waitemata in what has become a real East v West derby in recent times. Midfield Back Saleaula (Aula) Silipa (28) and hooker/captain Michael (Beefy) McBeath (29) have both been premier leaders in the revitalisation of Pakuranga rugby over the last 10 years and becoming centurions together had them amped for a big game. “Pakuranga looks after its players from its youngest to us Premiers” said Silipa. “The old boys make a real effort to ensure not only our rugby but our working lives and families are top priority.” McBeath said: “Having been at the club since U7s, this place is my life, it’s a part of me and it always will be, I can’t wait for Saturday.”

club: The people – I love the way the older members look after us younger ones. Every time I needed a job, someone in the club was there to help me out.

Michael McBeath

Aula Silipa (below) and Michael McBeath (above) have become centurions at Pakuranga United Rugby Club. Photos Zimbion

Saleaula Silipa

Aula started his Rugby with the club in the summer of 2008/9 for the 7s side as a 17-year-old graduate of Edgewater College. He was spotted by then RDO Thomas Cole (Noodles) who soon had him hooked on the club playing for the U21s before debuting for the Premiers in 2010 against East Tamaki. ■■ Age: 28 ■■ Debut: 2010 ■■ Premier caps: 100

■■ Favourite game: The 2013 Gallaher Shield semi-final against a stacked Grammar Tec side. I don’t think there has ever been a better atmosphere on Bell Park ever. The crowd was amped! ■■ Most influential team mate:

guide (mARAeTAi): Sunrise & Sunset; TIMES | Fishing High Tides; Best Fishing Times; Moonrise & Moonset.

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Monday 22

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Charles Piutau, the man was great to play with and a real humble guy. ■■ Favourite team mate: Dwayne Polataivao, he inspired me with every game he played and we had a lot of laughs off the field as well. ■■ Favourite thing about the

rise 7:29am Set 5:23pm 11:57pm to 1:57am; 12:21pm to 2:21pm rise 7:26am Set 5:26pm 2:58am to 4:58am; 3:19pm to 5:19am

rise 6:30pm Set 8:16am 8:04am 8:30pm rise 10:15pm Set 10:29am

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Beefy started his rugby at the club in 2007 as an U7 player (funnily enough it was for the Pumas), He then played all the way through to the U15s before playing for Howick College and Sacred Heart College. He was soon back to play U19s and U21s before debuting for the Premiers in 2012 against Mt Wellington. After a 2-year stint in England, he came back and is currently captaining the side. A more prouder Pakuranga man we don’t think you would find. ■■ Age: 29 ■■ Premier caps: 100 ■■ Favourite game: The round robin game against Grammar-Tec in 2013, I can’t remember the score but it was a real cracker! ■■ Most influential team mate: Hands down G-Money (Gareth Arlidge), He organised our team so well for many years. ■■ Favourite team mate: Adam Darracott (Heavy D), we have had so many good times together both here and in England. ■■ Favourite thing about the club: This place is my home, it’s a huge part of me and always will be. I have made so many great friends over the years.

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TueSday 23

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rise 7:27pm Set 8:55am

8:46am 9:11pm rise 11:11pm Set 10:56am 11:23am 11:50pm

Waitemata win big Waitemata proved too strong for Howick Pakuranga Prems, notching up a hefty 55-10 win at the weekend.

RESULTS: ■■ Access Solutions Premiers 10 – 55 Waitemata Tries: Mark Dickison x 1, Fatongia Paea x 1 Halftime: 5-22 ■■ Marie Raos Ray White Premier Development 26 – 27 Waitakere Tries: Dimond Ioane x 2, Paulo Samate x 1, Charles Gibson x 1 Conversions: Phil Murray x 3 Halftime: 12-20 ■■ Safari Group U20s 19 – 39 Grammar Tec Tries: Sam Beere x 1, Sione Takai x 1 and Broddie Jennings x 1 Conversions: Harry Valk x 2 Halftime: 12-20 ■■ Greenstuff Presidents 30 – 15 Waitemata Tries: Craig Van Der Nagel x 3, Jono Crawford x 1, Nico Uys x 1 and Mark Taiatini x 1 Halftime: 15-0

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In Zone Enrolment Meetings for Year 9, 2020 Wednesday 24 July, 4 - 6pm OR Thursday 1 August, 4 - 6pm All in zone students who wish to enrol into Howick College must attend an Enrolment Meeting accompanied by a parent/caregiver/legal guardian. This is an opportunity for the student and the family to meet with a senior staff member of the College to ensure a smooth transition into Howick College. You will need to provide:

PROOF OF ADDRESS

PROOF OF IDENTITY

Own Home 1. a copy of the sale and purchase agreement or council rates; AND 2. a recent electricity invoice showing your name and address. Renting 1. a ﬁxed term rental agreement of a council approved rateable dwelling that is valid during the period of the ﬁrst day the student commences school; AND 2. a bond lodgement receipt from Tenancy Services; AND 3. a recent electricity invoice showing your name and address

Born in New Zealand 1. a copy of either the child’s birth certiﬁcate or New Zealand passport with photo page. Born outside New Zealand 1. a copy of child’s passport with photo page and a valid visa; AND 2. a copy of parents’ passport with photo page and valid visa

ENROLMENT FORMS COMPLETED Bring all completed enrolment forms to the Enrolment Meeting.

ONLINE REGISTRATION You must register for one of our Enrolment Meeting times. To register online, go to www.howickcollege. school.nz/enrolment/in-zone-enrolment-meetingsregistration/

For further information about our enrolment and in zone eligibility, please visit the Howick College website www.howickcollege.school.nz/enrolment/

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No shame in glorious loss C

ricket’s greatest World Cup won by one Kiwi and lost by 11. That was the amazing scene on the hallowed turf of Lords on Monday morning NZ time after the scores had been tied on 241 and the Super Over at 15 runs apiece. The difference was England scored more boundaries, 26 compared with New Zealand’s 17. Yet the Black Caps could have won. Should have won but for Christchurch-born England hero Ben Stokes who top scored with 84 that included a boundary off his sliding bat from a Martin Guptill throw that reaped six runs instead of a hard-run two. Stokes, the son of Kiwis rugby league prop Gerard, also delivered killer blows in that Super Over 15 that Jimmy Neesham and Martin Guptill equalised before the latter was run out. What a game! What a shame! Yet for nerve-tingling drama on cricket’s finest stage it was fantastic. At the end England’s sporting Irish captain Eoin Morgan held the trophy aloft on a day there were no losers despite the Black Caps gutted feelings. Back home, a nation of fewer than 5 million citizens had cause for pride, not only at taking mighty England so close but also breaking the hearts of 1.3 billion cricket mad Indian fans by winning their semi-

What a game! What a shame! Yet for nerve-tingling drama on cricket’s finest stage it was fantastic.

final. It was in that game Martin Guptill redeemed himself from a poor batting performance throughout the tournament with a magnificent run-out throw of champion closer MS Dhoni that swung the game New Zealand’s way. While Stokes earned man of the match honours in the final, hum-

ble Kane Williamson was just as deserving of the player of the tournament kudos. Not only did he average 82.7 with the bat but his captaincy was superb in his reading of the pitches, field placement and rotation of his bowlers. The complete antithesis of the gung ho Brendon McCullum whose

swashbuckling antics led to the 2015 World Cup final against champions Australia, Williamson is an incredibly calm character with a sharp cricket brain. That is not to belittle the brave McCullum, who gave his team belief and thrilled with his belligerent batting. But Williamson’s coolness under fire sets him apart.

In this World Cup Ross Taylor was once again reliable Williamson’s batting partner who gave the team stability after the openers repeatedly failed to fire. Allrounders Jimmy Neesham and Colin de Grandhomme also had their moments, the former with bat and ball and the latter with his miserly bowling. Trent Boult nabbed an historic hat-trick in an early game although some wickets were not conducive to his swing. Particularly impressive was Lockie Ferguson who added guile to his pace in mixing up his deliveries. Once again the fielding was often outstanding with Guptill, Boult, Neesham and Ferguson taking spectacular catches and wicketkeeper Tom Latham tidy behind the stumps. Finally, congratulations to live Sky Sport television commentators Ian Smith, Brendan McCullum and Simon Doull for an outstanding coverage of a tournament in which the ugly ducklings came so close to winning a cricket beauty contest. And, on the home front it, was also good to see former Howick Pakuranga Black Caps Kyle Mills and Mitch McClennan add their insightful expertise with such polish on the goggle box. Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer.

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