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During July as part of the new Auckland Winter Festival – called Elemental – there are a number of things in play to tie in with the theme including the lighting up of the big tree on Stockade Hill. It will be lit up each evening during July to Celebrate the East. Seven eateries are also taking part and Paradice Ice Skating will provide a winter wonderland in Botany through Skate in the East. East Auckland Tourism will run an informal historic information event on two days – July 13 & 14 from 11am to 1pm with someone at three sites in the Howick Village who will be talking about the local history, The Historic East. This wonderful shot was taken by award-winning Times photographer Wayne Martin. Details at www.eastaucklandtourism.co.nz/event/155-celebrate-the-east

wo cases of the highly contagious disease measles have been reported at two local schools. Dr Julia Peters, clinical director at the Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS), confirmed there have been two cases of measles associated with Brookby School and Wakaaranga School. No other schools in this area have had confirmed cases although Howick Primary thought it had a case. “If there is a measles case in a school, ARPHS advises the Ministry of Education, and works with the school to inform staff, students and their families,” Dr Peters said. “Students who have shared a classroom with the case and who are not immune or unvaccinated are requested to stay away from school as they could be developing the illness. “We are asking schools not to exclude non-immune or unvaccinated students and staff until the case is confirmed. However, the suspected case does have to stay away from school until the diagnosis is confirmed. We are asking parents who think their child has measles to phone their GP surgery first so the child can be isolated on arrival.” Wakaaranga school principal Brent Jenkin said late on Friday, June 28, they were notified of a measles case at the school. “Because measles is a notifiable disease, we now need to follow Ministry of Health guidelines to try to minimise the spread of the measles virus at our school. This is now

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for six years with the aim of giving those creatively inclined and environmentally-minded, a space to unleash their talents and voice their concerns for papatuanuku. Barbara Carney, event manager of MBCT says, “This event is a platform for young creatives who care deeply about our environment— through artistic talents, many of our South Auckland Maori and Pacifica students of an art based culture will appreciate this.”

The competition was tough with 60 entries and a total prize pool of $3500 cash in prizes. Open to all Primary and Secondary Schools in the greater Auckland region. The Wearable Art pieces related to the theme and students were encouraged to make the outfits from organic, recycled or repurposed materials. Judges from the Manukau Institute of Technology, Auckland Art Gallery and Auckland Botanic Gardens marked on interpretation of

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Robberies down, vehicle thefts up By Nick Krause

he good news is robberies in the area are down 11 per cent over the past 12 months. The bad news is thefts from vehicles, particularly those on driveways – known as non-dwelling burglaries, are uncomfortably high. Counties Manukau East Police’s Area Commander Inspector Wendy Spiller told the Times that while robberies were down significantly across the area and the whole of the Counties Manukau District, thefts from vehicles have been increasing year-on-year. Alarmingly, nearly 40 per cent of burglaries are from vehicles, many of which are unlocked and parked in residential driveways. “The big fall in robberies is highly reassuring not only for retail businesses but for everybody,” Inspector Spiller said. “Robberies impact on communities and make people feel unsafe.” The fall in the incidence of robberies was not down to one single thing, she said. However she did point to “the great work” by Eth-

Nearly 40 per cent of burglaries are from vehicles, many of which are unlocked and parked in residential driveways.

nic Liaison Officers who were “everywhere” educating repeat retail victims like dairies, service stations, fast food outlets and liquor stores. Stores have been advised to adopt prevention designs like removing cluttering signage and posters from front windows, upgrading CCTV cameras and, for bigger retailers, installing fog cannons. Retailers were taking real ownership, Inspector Spiller said, and making their shops and staff safe.

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Meanwhile the police message about safeguarding vehicles and their contents appeared not to be getting through. “This is nothing new but something the police have reiterated endlessly,” she said. “We’re complacent about our safety, particularly about our property because we live in a safe area. The large increase in non-dwelling burglaries relates to people leaving valuables in cars on their driveways and leaving their vehicles unlocked.

“We continue to create an environment where offenders gravitate to target because the rewards are good in this location.” Home-owners could help themselves by clearing the garage and parking the car in there, by removing the garage door opener from any vehicles on the drive, by removing high-value goods from cars and by simply ensuring the cars on the driveway are locked. Those noticing a spate of break-ins on their street should naturally advise police (the new non-emergency police number 105 was best) and perhaps look to forming a neighbourhood support group. Suspicious vehicles and people in the area should also be reported (111 if on property and 105 if not). Police would always try to attend but that was dependent upon how busy officers were. “It depends on operational demand at the time which dictates our response to any particular job,” Inspector Spiller said. “We need to work together to be the safest community. To do that we need our community support and them to take ownership of their safety and be vigilant.”

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➤➤Continued from page 1 “The message came from a child who told her teacher she had recovered from measles. The information only came to the office, via the teacher late on Friday afternoon so we were unable to investigate further until Monday when we discovered the case was “non-notified”. Ninety students out of 334 stayed home after the school published an advisory. “It may appear we overreacted but we didn’t want to be seen as careless if this had proven to be measles. We have spent today (Monday) checking and updating all our immunisation records and are asking parents to check and send us this if our records are unclear as we recently changed over student management systems and not all the information transferred over.”

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Cancer and plogging changed her life By Farida Master

The talented cast of 23 have worked hard to bring the story to life through the magic Times photo Wayne Martin of live theatre.

Cheerful re-enactment of a famous, dark tale “This is my first time playing a main character and I’ve found it a challenge to step up my acting to a new level. The Pied Piper is a character who is boastful and demanding but also caring and kind to the children.” Another 13-year-old, Ben Edwards, who plays Peter, admits that while she found the posture and movement of playing Peter a bit of a challenge as he uses a crutch and has a limp, he really enjoyed the story of the Pied Piper “and found the play to be good fun”. Brooke Martin, who plays Alisa, says that though she found it challenging “to act overly protective as Alisa is to Peter. I have enjoyed playing a character similar to my age”. The family-friendly play is for children five years of age and upwards. ■■ When: Thursday July 4 at 7.30pm, Friday July 5 at 7.30pm, Saturday July 6 at 1.30pm & 4.pm, Sunday July at 7 1.30pm & 4.pm

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needed a higher purpose in life. “I wanted to help women and educate them about sustainability. “Immigrants come here to lead a better life. And the wonderful thing about being in New Zealand is that you can restart everything, no matter what age. My friends encouraged me start a charity when I was going through chemo. It’s what kept me going,” says Charlotte, who is quite active despite undergoing treatment. “After some soul-searching I realised that when I help others, I feel really good. Sadly, I wasn’t healthy earlier because I was chasing money and all the material things in life. A simple life is so much better when you are happy and can open up your heart and mind. “Strange as it may sound, my illness encouraged me to lead a better life. It’s one thing to have a

weak body but it is far more important to be mentally fit and have a sustainable way of living.” With so much microplastic pollution in parks, beaches and bushes, Charlotte called Auckland Council to find out about areas they needed help with in terms of a clean-up. Point View Dr, Barry Curtis Park, Totara Park and Waipuna are some of the areas; the Better Life Foundation has undertaken plogging in. “We can’t take more than a group of 15,” says Charlotte. Every month she announces a time and place on social media platform WeChat for volunteers to sign in. “We also do a swap meet that encourages people that end up buying things they don’t really need to exchange it with those who want it. As they say, one man’s rubbish may be another man’s treasure.”

The Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre is excited about the production of The Pied Piper – a colourful and cheerful reenactment of the very famous and somewhat dark classic tale at the Harlequin Theatre from July 4-7. Directed by Kelly Raos, this version of the play puts a positive spin on the story, with the ‘Land of the Piper’ being portrayed as a wonderful place for children to have lots of fun. Rats! The town is full of rats and no one knows what to do! Then a young musician comes to town, promising that he will rid the town of the rats in return for three bags of gold coins. When he plays a haunting tune on his pipe, the rats follow him to their deaths in the river, but the mayor won’t pay the piper... This talented cast of 23 have worked hard to bring this story to life through the magic of live theatre. Thirteen-year-old Tim Slogrove, who plays the lead role, says,

eing diagnosed with cancer saved her life, says Charlotte Liu who has learned to embrace life and do something positive for the environment and the community. She started a non-profit organisation, a Better Life Foundation, that encourages people to embrace plogging. A combination of jogging and picking up litter, plogging originated in Sweden in 2016 following an increased concern about plastic pollution. Plogging is considered a good workout as it provides variation in body movements by adding bending, squatting and stretching apart to running, hiking or walking. “Cancer changed me in a good way. I led a very unhealthy life earlier and was closed to everything,” says Charlotte. Being down in the dumps after she had a full mastectomy, Charlotte found herself emotionally wrought and lonely, she admits. “I was really sad and would keep crying. My life had no purpose at all. I didn’t want to tell anyone what I had been through.” Seeing the state of mind Charlotte was in, the Cancer Society advised counselling. Charlotte gradually learned to open up and trust friends. It was during a conversation with a close friend that Charlotte realised she

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oo many young New Zealanders are struggling to access affordable housing. We don’t build enough houses, and building them is too expensive. At the same time, councils seem obsessed with efforts to slow things down. Parliament also won’t make the tough calls around structural reform. This Government at least had a big idea to build 100,000 affordable homes, but KiwiBuild is turning out to be as much of a failure as National’s housing approach before it. It will take a lot of weeping and gnashing of teeth from vested interests, but until we

seriously overhaul the RMA, very little will change. Our primary planning law is nearly three decades old and it’s been bent and modified so many times it barely resembles the lofty framework Sir Geoffrey Palmer once envisaged. But that framework is all about protectionism. Houses won’t get built fast enough while most of the cogs in the planning engine are focussed on slowing things down. Parliament needs to pick up the challenge of putting in place a new set of legislative tools for house building. Tools that enable developments, force councils to act and let the

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The art of storytelling By HANNAH WILLIAMS Bringing a person’s story to life through art, Mark Stevenson has taken his passion for all things creative and made a name for himself in the community. His unique business sees an array of customers tell him a story about a person they love, taking the information you give and “picturises it in a way that is highly engaging” for everyone who sees it. But despite his success, Mark isn’t interested in the materialistic side of it, preferring to focus on the way his art makes people feel. When a person looks at his art he wants them to be filled with “encouragement, joy and wonder”. That, Mark says, is the biggest motivation behind King and I Productions. It first began as a way to show his wife how much he loved her but became more when he saw just how his art could inspire a person. “It startles people but it also resonates with people, they come back to it constantly and never forget how it makes them feel,” he says. Mark then started the business to spread joy across the community as he believes the power of words is one of the strongest things a person can have. “Words that are spoken over or to you that are [describing] the best of who you are, are so vital for you to have, they remind you through the good times and the bad, who you really are” He hopes when someone sees his art they see “the whole essence behind it” and it “says exactly what they want to see” which is to see the “better them”. He wants to bring some colour back into the community as he believes his artwork is fun but meaningful and he finds that “humour is what the world needs right now”. ■ To check out his artwork, visit the King and I Productions Facebook page or contact Mark at boyzie1964@gmail.com

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Club preps for NZ Junior Open The Howick-Pakuranga Chess Club Chess has a week activities planned leading up to the 50th birthday celebrations for the chess club on July 15. The club is hosting the New Zealand Junior Championships from July 8-12 then the NZ & Oceania Seniors Championships from July 12-15 at the Howick Bowling Club, 33 Selwyn Road with our Banquet Dinner on the evening of July 15th. To promote this we are holding a live “Blitz” chess match of six games between current co-NZ Blitz Chess Champion Nigel Metge against Howick Chess Club president (and twice NZ Champion) Martin Dreyer at Poppies bookshop on Saturday July 6, starting at 10.30 am. The arbiter will be well-known local chess identity, Dr Tony Booth. We are also running a chess problem competition with three problems to solve in the shop windows at Spillers Hammer Hardware, Poppies bookshop and I-Engrave in Rices Mall.

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Shelly Park marks its 40th By Hannah Williams

Students weren’t left out of the festivit’s a big year for ties either as each class Shelly Park School as received a box of cupthey celebrated their cakes accompanied big 40 last Tuesday also with icing and sprinknown as Foundation kles that they could Day, the day the school decorate and enjoy opened back in 1979. while learning the hisIn honour of the tory of the school. milestone, a birthday The festivities will celebration was put continue as the school together by a keen gears up for its annual team of parents spearspring gala in Septemheaded by Ali Cromack, ber. secretary of the Parent Raising funds for the Teacher Association new court project rede(PTA). velopment, the spring Those who showed The 40th cake was created gala will be bigger than had connections to and donated by Cockle Bay ever with a wide range the school in different Bake Shop. of activities and fesways from previously tivities for the family to being part of the PTA, the Board of enjoy. The celebrations came to an end Trustees or were past students. too soon on Tuesday, as teachers had to Visitors had the chance to reminisce get back to class but there were smiles on their time involved with the school all around as attendees felt proud to be as the walls were lined with photos of part of the school’s remarkable history. the school’s progression since it began In commemoration of the milestone, building in 1977. the school will be planting a tree, a The atmosphere was buzzing as lasting remembrance in honour of the they enjoyed the celebrations which legacy the foundation principal Tom included a moving speech by principal Beals created. Brian Rolfe discussing the importance The school is hoping to connect with of having such a warm and welcoming the foundation students and teachers school for the kids to grow in. from 1979 to invite them to celebrate Afterwards a two-tiered cake was the commemoration. cut by bright-eyed year one student ■■ If you were among the foundation Sophie Hutton, with the help of foun- students and teachers of 1979 and dation student Richard Henty, one of want to get involved in the school’s 47 students who attended the school celebration contact admin@shellyin its grand opening year of 1979. park.school.nz

Brian Rolfe, Shelly Park School principal; Sophie Hutton, current Year 1 student; Richard Henty, foundation student 1979. Photos Hannah Williams

Get ready for the local elections The local elections are on their way and New Zealanders are being asked to check they’re enrolled and ready to vote. Some 3.3m enrolment update packs have begun being sent out – that’s a personalised pack going to everyone on the electoral roll, says Mandy Bohté, National Manager of Enrolment and Community Engagement for the Electoral Commission. “When you get your pack in the mail, check your details are correct, so you don’t miss out on voting in the October local elections. “If we’ve got the right details for you, you don’t need to do anything more. If anything needs updating, make the changes and send them back to us straight away.

“If you don’t get a pack by July 8, it means you’re not enrolled or need to update your address,” says Ms Bohté. “And if you get a pack that’s not addressed to anyone at your house, please send it back.” Enrolling or updating your details is easy - go online at vote.nz, call 0800 36 76 56, or go into any PostShop. The local elections are held by postal vote and people need to be enrolled at the right address to receive their voting papers in the mail. “Local councils and health boards make decisions on things like rates, parking, rubbish, parks and health services, so it’s important that you’re enrolled and ready to have your say,” says Ms Bohté.

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eautiful and useful. That’s how Christine Fairclough would describe her interior style. As the new owner of beloved Picton Street home store Cinnamon Brown, she wants to help others find their own style. “There’s a William Morris quote that has always stuck with me. It goes, ‘Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful’ and I want my store to help people find things that are both beautiful and useful,” she says. It’s for this very reason that everything in the store is handpicked from the catalogues of carefully considered brands and companies. Nestled in the heart of Howick, Cinnamon Brown Homestore is a treasure trove of beautiful linens, scented candles, beauty and wellness products, fragrances and homewares. From the classic designs of Bianca Lorrene Linen to the contemporary look of Seneca and Baksana, Cinnamon Brown is your one stop shop for all things inspiring, desirable and unique. The architecturally designed store on its own is worth the visit, but with stock catered to just about everyone, you’ll be sure to walk out with something special. Making your home feel cosy is a process, Christine says and she wants to help by offering people high-quality pieces that are made to last. “Our linen for example, I want people to be able to build up their

New owner Christine Fairclough pictured above, and so many products inside her store that will interest you for your own interior style at home.

collection piece by piece and keep those pieces for many years to come,” she says. “With our bodycare ranges, I want to offer people things that are good for their skin and are really worth the money.” Christine says the business is a family affair with her two daughters, son and husband all pitching in. She says her two daughters Jenna and Stacey help her pick out things to suit younger customers, while her husband Daryll and son Matt

ensure there’s something for men too. Her friend Donna is helping out a few hours per week and she is great with colour and design. Among their stock is Ecoya, Ashley & Co, Triumph & Disaster and Huxter. They also proudly support New Zealand businesses such as Living Light who create handmade candles and home fragrances from their head office in Nelson and Surmanti’s all organic, New Zealand made beauty and wellness products. While new signage and subtle

changes are on the horizon, Christine says she loved the store before she owned it and wanted to keep the feel of it the same. “We have a lot of loyal customers who love the store just as it is, like I do, so I’ll be working hard to keep stocking their favourite brands and giving them the same service they have come to love,” says Christine. Christine takes a no-pressure approach to customer service, wanting you to feel at ease wandering around the store without watching the clock.

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If you need some help to pick out items or put together a gift for somebody special, that’s when Christine will work her magic. Cinnamon Brown offer gift baskets which can be tailored specifically to what you are after and soon they will be launching online shopping. So pop in and meet Christine today. Cinnamon Brown 69 Picton Street, Howick Phone 534 7794 Monday to Friday 9.30am–5pm; Saturdays 9am–2pm.

cinnamon brown homestore Call in to Cinnamon Brown Homestore and meet Christine, the new owner and her team. We have beautiful linens for bedroom and bathroom, fragrant diffusers, scented candles, body care products and unique home items. With beautiful baby gifts, toys and clothing and a men’s body care range we cover a variety of age groups and tastes. From the classic designs of Bianca Lorrene Linen to the contemporary look of Aura and Baksana, Cinnamon Brown Homestore is your go to store for all things beautiful. 69 Picton Street, Howick. Phone 09 534 7794. christine@cinnamonbrown.co.nz www.cinnamonbrown.co.nz JH15081

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That appeal was later settled and the Stockade Hill Viewshaft Overlay will become a standalone Auckland Unitary Plan chapter. But the board has set aside $20,000 to seek independent planning advice on a change that would amend zoning around the hill. Board chair David Coll-

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ix Fencibles joined in the War of the Waikato including Joseph English of Howick who was 55-years-old and served in the transport corps, although he was in poor health due to many years in the British Army. Some 45 sons of Fencibles including 23 from Howick and 30 local farmers also served. The “Great War in the Waikato” which started July 1863 should be acknowledged as amongst some of New Zealand’s darkest, shameful years that have often been ignored by our authorities. More than 3000 Maori were killed and 700 Europeans. Large areas of Maori lands were confiscated leaving Maori landless, embittered and crippled economically. Previously, Maori were very productive and trading successfully with their own ships and flour mills. In April 1864 the last battle in the Waikato was at Orakau Pa when 1500 British and colonial troops including some from Howick attacked 300 Tuhoe and Maniopoto iwi. A total of 150 Maori were killed and 33 taken prisoner and 15 British troops were killed and 54 wounded which brought a degree of “peace” in the Waikato. Many of the prisoners were wounded and it was not “an

unconditional surrender”. Within a few weeks 1.3 hectares of fertile Maori lands were confiscated to pay the British and colonial troops, stolen “as spoils of war”. It took until 1881 for peace to arrive. The British troops returned to India or England and in 1865 the capital of New Zealand moved from Auckland to the more central part of New Zealand in Wellington. The drain of so many soldiers and government from Auckland created a major depression for those in Howick and throughout Auckland. Hundreds of immigrants from Britain arrived wanting cheap land. In 1864, only 41 per cent of NZ children were attending school. Was it the school fees of six pence per week or the reluctance of some parents to educate their children? Some thought farmers’ children did not need to learn to read or write. In Howick, the grand Prince of Wales Hotel was considerably enlarged with more stabling and accommodation and meals in 1865, expecting more visitors once the Tamaki River Bridge was opened. The iron swing-bridge over the Tamaki River opened in September 1865, paid for with tolls by those who used the bridge. School students paid a penny to

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cross from Pakuranga. Crawford’s horse buses had to pay two shillings for a bus and two horses. Boats passing had to pay a toll. The Auckland Provincial Council had budgeted an income of £500 for the first year’s tolls but was only £103. It was disastrous for Howick residents when the price paid for butter dropped from two shillings and sixpence to only two pence a pound. Wages were halved and there was little employment available. The population of Howick dropped from 775 in 1848 to 220 in 1880. Many houses were for sale as many moved away for better wages in timber mills or the goldfields. The Thames goldfields in 1867 attracted many young men of Howick. Some men in Whitford burned and sold charcoal; others dug up kauri gum or gathered bush fungi that grow on native tree soft woods which they sold to Asian merchants in Otahuhu or Auckland. Today it is available in supermarkets. In 1869 Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, visited Howick to shoot pheasants. He primarily wanted to meet Maori and they wanted to show their respect for Queen Victoria, his mother. Alan La Roche, Howick Historian

A hysterically funny musical Students of Farm Cove Intermediate School are really excited about their latest school production of Bats, a hysterically funny and ghoulish musical. The story tells of a bankrupt small Transylvanian village, once home to monsters and ghouls, and lorded over by the great Count Dracula. The villagers, in need of an income, enlist the support of a Hollywood director. The town is reinvented into a tourist attraction and chaos ensues. Farm Cove Intermediate teachers Sarah Daniel (director) and Anthony Macleod (musical director) have been working with more than 150 students since February to get them ready for their performance. Apart from the matinee shows that have been running, there will be an evening performance today, Thursday July 4. Tickets are on sale at the school office for $5 per person.

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There was a flurry of wagging tails and wet noses at the Saving Hope Foundation Puppy Love day on Sunday in Botany. Puppy Love Days like the one at Animates Botany Downs are designed to encourage people to come and have lots of cuddles with puppies who are looking for their forever homes; while raising valuable funds and awareness of the Saving Hope Foundation. Funds were raised through donations on the day and raffles which were donated by our amazing sponsors. The money raised will go towards vet bills and food for the ever-increasing number for puppies that are being fostered through the Saving Hope foundation. Saving Hope currently has more than 90 puppies and dogs in their care with more arriving each week. The foundation was set up after a community rallied together to save a four-week-old pup named Hope. She was in the pound and was

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due to be euthanised because of her breed. After the hard work and determination to not let this injustice prevail she was saved. Saving Hope foundation was born, determined to give every dog a voice. The foundation was set up in July 2017 and since has rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed more than 466 dogs and puppies, with a 100 per cent success rate. Sundays event saw three of the puppies find their forever homes, with the hopes of more adoption applications to come through this week. If you are looking for a four legged friend to join your family, please check out the Saving Hope Foundation website for photos and information on all our available dogs. Saving Hope is currently looking for additional fosters to help care for these gorgeous puppies. If you are able to help check out the website savinghope.co.nz. Any donations are greatly appreciated and can be made directly to the Saving Hope Foundation bank account - 02-1298-0075877-00.

been revealed through journalism by Project Veritas. Regretfully you cannot see the results of this investigation as the YouTube video has been censored by Google – since the video was about Google and YouTube deliberately censoring searches and videos. Ironic I know – you can however find the video on BitChute (https://www.bitchute. com/video/gy7mfr2qDc7J/). The objective is social engineering on the part of these organisations toward the ideologies and objectives of these companies. While some people may be comfortable with this, I am not. Frankly I find this objectionable and a clear demonstration of why we do not want big corporations being responsible for censoring the internet.

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Step towards Employment A Free club for job seekers, helping you step-by-step into employment. The CAP Job Club has a friendly environment where you get to join other job seekers once a week and be supported by our trained coaches. Goal setting, CVs, interview skills and all other essential skills covered in the Steps to Employment course. The club is open on Thursday, and starts on July 18 at 9.30am, Eastgate Christian Centre, 5 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga. Spaces limited, registrations essential! For details, call CAP on 0508 227 222 (Freephone) or Barry on 021 039 3063.

The next Probus Club of Howick’s monthly meeting is at 10am on Friday July 12 at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Vincent Street, Howick. We are a friendly club for both retired or semi-retired men and women. The Speaker this month will be Gary Symes, of “Born Again Bodies” fame, talking about health, strength and flexibility at any age. New members and visitors welcome. Free admission. Phone Marilyn 5768-725.

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Howick Village Eco Day

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All things green and sustainable Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown (left), Mayor Phil Goff (centre) and Councillor Paul Young (right) and the crew selling eco-friendly bee’s wax wraps; [below] town crier Jim Donald.

owick Village was abuzz with activity as the Howick Farmers Market and the Eco Day had a great turnout on Saturday morning. Marking the end of single use plastic bags, the community event organised by the Howick Village Association (HVA) to support environmentally friendly practices was a huge success. Mayor Phil Goff along with local councillors, MPs and Howick Local Board members were all there to support all things green and sustainable. Macleans College students informed people about beeswax wraps, while Auckland Council and Rotary Clubs gave away over a 100 rat traps and educated people about weed removal. Visitors also got to learn about Kauri dieback, bee protection and worm composting. Butter churning by volunteers from Howick Historical Society even had Simeon Brown’s daughter, baby Ana Brown interested. Recycling took a front seat with spots to drop off old mobile phones, e-waste, medicines, pre-loved bras, swimwear and underwear, glasses/contact lenses and clean plastic bread bags.

Nik from Council (above, l-r), Mayor Phil Goff, Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, co-ordinator Pest Free Howick Lorelle Stranaghan and Councillor Paul Young.

Collections of old, used medicines and clean plastic bread bags will continue at the Howick Village pharmacies and 101 Howick. What would it take to make Howick Village the first sustainable village in New Zealand? Do provide your ideas to Village manager, Jane Newbury at manager@howickvillage.co.nz

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he annual Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club Life Members’ Day took place at the Lloyd Elsmore turf on Saturday. The club was started 45 years ago by John Daniel and friends while they were at Pakuranga College. John flew up from Dunedin to celebrate the day and the success the club has become. Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club is the largest in Auckland and fields teams in all grades of the competition in both juniors, youth and senior grades. The junior club got into the spirit of the day with sausage sizzles and face painting as well as playing their normal round of matches. Player of the day vouchers for burgers were generously handed out to the teams. Blair Tarrant, the current Black Sticks captain, and internationals Kane Russell, Deana Ritchie and Kieren O’Connor all were on hand to sign autographs and have pictures taken with the juniors during the day. The support of the international players to coaching and helping teams in the club is one of the factors helping Howick Pakuranga succeed. Over lunch there was a reunion of the 1984 unbeaten women’s premier team, a number who still have close connections to the club. All enjoyed the fellowship of the day, and it was great to see the friendships that had endured over the years. The serious action then took place with the Howick Pakuranga Premier teams both

facing league leading opposition. The men played Roskill Eden who had beaten Howick in the first round. Roskill Eden leapt to an early lead in the first quarter but couldn’t extend that advantage as the Howick Team started to find form. Howick scored twice in the second quarter through an Owen Hood Edwards field goal, set up well by all the forwards and a trade mark Andy Hayward penalty corner. The lead was further extended in the third quarter by Kieren O’Connor taking a sharp chance. Roskill Eden pulled one goal back in the final quarter which led to a tense finish to the game as Howick held out to win 3 goals to 2. This was followed by the Premier Women playing an in-form Southern team. Southern, like in the men’s game, took an early lead but the Howick women were unable to break through to get to the lead and in another exciting game went down 2 goals to 1. The day finished with two battle-of-the-sexes games to help raise money for the Life Members Fund. Diana Dowdle, president of the Club, thanked the life members for their energy and foresight in starting the club and helping build what the club is today. The Life members fund is being used to help club members to continue to develop in the game when costs may prevent them and is administered by a committee of the life members.

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$470

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FLAT BUSH 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

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102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

PAKURANGA 2 Bed

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Lloyd

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Hattaway Av $500 (inc water& lawns) Martin Waller Av $850 (inc lawns & gardens Martin Waller Ave $1050 (inc garden & lawns) Martin

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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

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BOTANY 09 279 9313

HOWICK OFFICE

HALF MOON BAY – BUCKLANDS BEACH

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TREE SERVICES

Ph Murray

Call Kris today on 0800 998 866

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

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

ALBANY 09 448 2570

HOWICK – COCKLE BAY -MELLONS BAY

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

PAKURANGA 2 bdrm unit, $480pw includes lawns mowed. Ph 021 521 403

QUEEN ST 09 377 2434

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick – Ph 538 0680

50% discount on letting fees* 2 months no management fees*

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

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& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows 3 Domestic & commercial 3 Low pressure bio-wash 3 Professional presentation CD140634

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

People First

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

RENTALS

021366615 / 0508932532

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

0800 355 344

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

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

NO TUITION FEES FOR NZ RESIDENTS*

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

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PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

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

WITH

PAKURANGA MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE

BRANCH MANAGER

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

STUDY ENGLISH

LDS

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Hill Plumbing • Certifying plumbing,

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PLUMBERS

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CLASSIFIEDS SITUATIONS VACANT ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

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Poppy, our small, grey cat with green eyes. No collar. Missing from mid-June. Lost in the vicinity of Cockle Bay Road. Please contact Will 022 167 8899 TUITION

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Maths, English & Science

(Year 1 to Year 13) Over 15 years NZ experience in tutoring for Primary, Intermediate, Secondary (Cambridge/NCEA) Free consultation with no-obligations (approx 1 hour) for parents/students on ‘The Importance of Education’

Please ph/txt 021 082 31455 to arrange for a consutation time DY269157

FOR SALE

ANTIQUE FAIR

Drury School Hall, Young Cres. Drury 2113 Friday 5th, Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July Open night - Friday 7pm Tickets at door $20 Sat 7th and Sun 8th 10am-4pm $6 entry Cafe on site, valuations Sun 7th 10:30am-2:30pm PROCEEDS TO COMMUNITY PROJECTS Phone (09) 298 3854 or 021 334 055

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

Quota International of Papakura Inc presents the 30th Annual

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7915 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Interrogator. 8, Deadly. 9, Teeter. 10, Comfort. 12, Impel. 15, Realm. 16, Terrier. 18, Shield. 20, Loathe. 22, Enterprising. Down - 1, Antelope. 2, Weld. 3, Gruyere. 4, Agate. 5, Streamer. 6, Free. 11, Falsetto. 13, Elephant. 14, Declare. 17, Adore. 19, Heed. 21, Also. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7915 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, On reflection. 8, Sports (rev.). 9, Railed. 10, Traffic. 12, (Octo)Ber-th(e). 15, Stood. 16, Con-sume. 18, Da-ni-el (rev.). 20, He-Al-ed. 22, Tell fortunes. Down - 1, In-spirit. 2, Tear. 3, Elastic (anag.). 4, Score. 5, Pit-i-Les-s. 6, A-(ba)nne(d). 11, F-lot-ill-a. 13, Tampered (anag.). 14, Bothers. 17, Cliff. 19, A-ct-s. 21, A-but.

FIREWOOD, Ti Tree, Hot mix, Phone Darryl Green Earths 273 9520

We sell:

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

We accept donations of: Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

9 Ben Lomond Cres

Open 6 Days

0800 677 467

2020 Year 9 Enrolments Parent and Student In-Zone Evening Date: Thursday 25 July 2019 Time: 7 – 8.15pm

Pick Up Service Available

Held in the

CD227945

Performing Arts Centre

GARAGE SALES

Botany Downs Secondary College 575 Chapel Road, East Tamaki

DANNEMORA, 31 Kilkenny Dr, Sat 6th July,10am to 1pm whiteware, electric, clothing, shoes, toys, sports gear etc EAST TAMAKI 59b Sir William Ave. Sat 6 July 8amnoon. Building material, shop fit out, shelving/storage & machinery. HOWICK 89 Uxbridge Rd. Sat 6th & Sun 7th July from 9am. Downsizing, everything must go!

WANTED TO BUY CD262877

BUYING

We purchase good quality house/flat and estate lots. Smaller lots also. Ask about our comprehensive clearout package. 25 years experience. Phone 09 532 9204 or 027 479 8942

Transit Traders Ltd

Furniture Wanted 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! CD202016

0800 677 467 09 576 1507

Pick Up Service Available

WANTED to buy gold silver damaged & unwanted jewellery. We pay cash for old gold & silver items. Paul Taylor Jewellers. Shop C / 7 129 Beachlands Rd, Beachlands. Ph 536 4200

Only in-zone enrolment packs will be available at the evening. If you cannot attend, please collect an enrolment pack from reception, or download one from the school website www.bdsc.school.nz Parking is available in the rear staff car park MP268644-V2

We look forward to meeting you

Times Newspaper Limited, 10 Central Terrace, Howick (behind Rice’s Mall) www.times.co.nz

Small Howick based shop

Ph Nick 021 207 1888 nick@screpairs.co.nz DE268980

SITUATIONS VACANT

Fence & Gate Installer Full time position available in Mt Wellington. Entry level or experienced. Can provide training. Full drivers licence required. To apply please email ash@aucklandgates.co.nz or phone Ash on 021574775

SITUATIONS VACANT

PRACTICE NURSE Botany Junction Medical are a caring team of multilingual and multi-cultural health professionals that care for a diverse enrolled patient population. A large number of these patients are Chinese patients so applications ideally would be fluent in Mandarin and English. It would suit someone who is a team player, is a skilled vaccinator and cervical smear taker. The position is available to start as soon as possible 40 hours per week on a rostered basis. We would consider applicants for part time hours if needed. Please email bronwyn@bjdocs.co.nz

DY269305

CLEANING POSITION Sommerville Special School is seeking a Cleaner to work 10 hours a week at the Base School in Benghazi Road, Panmure. The hours are 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday for 52 weeks a year. The hourly rate is $17.70 plus .15 cents clothing allowance. Please send a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae by Friday, 19 July to: secretary@sommervillespecial.school.nz or post to: The Secretary, Sommerville Special School, 7a Benghazi Road, Panmure, Auckland 1072

DE269523

Service co-ordinator

We are looking for a Service Coordinator person to join our team at Blueprint Diesel Company Limited. This is a front-line role which requires a good phone manner, fluent English and computer skills. A mechanical aptitude is necessary. Any experience or understanding of diesel engines will be an advantage. We specialise in DEUTZ engines. Training will be given internally and opportunities to train internationally. The role is a key part of our business and team. The right candidate will be a team player and focus on customer service liaising between service personal, spare parts, clients, suppliers and management. Remuneration is negotiable, any evidence of experience or skills will be considered. This role is an integral part of our business and finding the right person is key to us. We are happy to consider and discuss options regarding working hours and days for the right candidate. Please send your CV to admin@blueprintdiesel.co.nz James 021 249 1902 DE269456

HOWICK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

We have an exciting opportunity at Howick Intermediate for someone to join our team as the School Administrator. The key tasks required in this role include that of school secretary, receptionist/telephonist, the student management system, ENROL/MoE returns, enrolments and school publications. Hours are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday (40 weeks per year). Some hours during school holidays may be required. Please apply by email to the Executive Officer, Steph Elder: executiveofficer@howickint.school.nz with your CV and covering letter. Please include at least 2 referees. School experience preferred. Closing date for applications: 12pm Wednesday 17 July 2019 or until a suitable candidate has been appointed. Start date 22 July 2019 or by negotiation. MP269441

ENROLMENT MEETINGS

CD258593

DRUM tuition, beg-adv. Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170

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Panelbeater Required

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Relief Teachers - We NEED you!

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

Ph 09 815 8152

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

Looking for local staff?

Phone our classified department to advertise your job vacancy

Ph 271 8055

Accounts Assistant Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an Accounts Assistant to work with our Executive Oﬃcer and within our Administration Team. This is a permanent position for 30 hours per week, term time only and additional school holiday hours. Please refer to our website for further information and details on how to apply: www.pakuranga.school.nz/employment/

YEAR 9 STUDENTS 2020 FOR IN ZONE ENROLMENTS

Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 19 July 2019.

Wednesday, 24 July, 2019 – 4-6pm Thursday, 1 August, 2019 – 4-6pm In the Administration Block Please book a meeting time at Enrolments on our website. When you attend with your child please bring your completed enrolment forms, AND OWN HOME 1. A copy of the sale & purchase agreement or current rates account AND 2. A current electricity account (with a copy) which shows your name and address RENTING 1. A copy of your 12 months + rental agreement and your bond lodgment receipt AND 2. A current electricity account (with a copy) which shows your name and address Everyone must also supply 1. A copy of your child’s birth certificate (if born in New Zealand) 2. Or copies of your child’s passport with picture page and resident visa or student visa AND 3. Copies of parent’s passports with picture page and visa. Please present the above to ensure an enrolment meeting for your child. DE269162

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We will place your public notice in the next available issue of the Howick and Pakuranga Times for only $121.50 + gst per insertion

Teacher aide PosiTion

It’s so easy... Just give us a call on 09 271 8055 or email your form to classifieds@times.co.nz Please include your phone number

Phone 09 271 8000 www.times.co.nz

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

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www.times.co.nz

Fixed Term Contract: (start date negotiable) - 13 December 2019 We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Teacher Aide to support one of our junior students. The role is varied and includes direct support for a delightful young student who has high health needs (appropriate training will be provided) in addition to supporting other children in their learning. Hours are term time, Monday to Friday 9am-3pm (approximately). Experience is an advantage but not a necessity. Applications close Friday 19 July at 3pm. If you would like to be part of the Wakaaranga team please send CV and covering letter to: MP269377

west@wakaaranga.school.nz

CLASSIFIEDS

22 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, July 4, 2019

www.times.co.nz

WHO SAID PRINT IS DEAD?

49%

believe they are spending too much time on electronic devices

Overall results of a global survey carried out by international research company Toluna in June 2017

54%

gain a deeper understanding of a story when reading it from printed media

All Saints Anglican Church Howick

17 Selwyn Rd, Ph 534 6864

Service Times are: Sunday: 7.30am & 9.30am Wednesday: 10.00am (Selwyn Church) allsaints@xtra.co.nz www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

St Thomas’ Anglican Church Whitford

78%

regularly read their news on a digital device, but 57% would be concerned if printed newspapers disappeared

54%

gain a deeper understanding when reading it from printed media

76%

indicated they are concerned about the trend of “Fake News” appearing online

Church SERVICES SUNDAY, JULY 7

37 Whitford-Maraetai Rd, Ph 272 4484

Sunday Service: 9.30am

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ALL NATIONS FOURSQUARE CHURCH

Sunday

“Seeing lives transformed by Christ’s saving power. Being a community of hope, love and care.”

10 AM ENGLISH - Family Worship Service 4.30 PM HINDI/TAMIL Service

Tuesday 10 AM

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

Women's Bible Study

Wednesday

7.30 PM Hour of Prayer

Connect

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

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

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165, Pigeon Mountain Road, Half Moon Bay

Looking for a church home?

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You are Welcome to join us at CLC on Sundays @ 10am

Cnr Drake & Baird St, Howick • Tel: 535 4333

Start creating a better tomorrow, today!

Howick Presbyterian Church

Many cultures, one community.

St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz • Ph 535-4403

Sunday Service — Children’s & Youth programme available*

8:30am

Sunday, July 7

9am* 10:45am* 5:30pm

Thursday, July 11

10am Morning Worship

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

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5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga eastgatecc.org.nz

8.45 am Communion in the Chapel 10am Café Service in the Sanctuary

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Combine top playmakers

Agnew’s Angle

all me crazy but I would like to see the All Blacks combine Richie Mo’unga and Beauden Barrett in the five-eighths before the World Cup in Japan. Both were in dazzling form during the Crusaders 30-26 Super Rugby semi-final thriller against the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Saturday night when Barrett sharpened his passing during the Canes storming second half finish. Renowned for his running game, he made 21 runs for 59 metres and beat six defenders compared with Mo’unga’s 12 runs for 96m in which he beat five. Starting both in the number 10 and 12 jerseys in the rugby championship pre-World Cup would provide so many more attacking options although it would be at the cost of losing midfield muscle. It’s a risk selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox are unlikely to take so late in the piece especially with Sonny Bill Williams, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhew, Anton Lienert-Brown and Ngani Laumape all striving for midfield berths. Nevertheless it is a shame to waste a player of Mo’unga’s class on the bench for three-quarters of the game before bringing him on and moving Barrett to fullback where his brother Jordie and Ben Smith also have form. You could say the same about dynamic No 7 Ardie Savea who is

Richie Mo’unga was in dazzling form during the Crusaders’ 30-26 Super Rugby semi-final thriller against the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Saturday night. Photo Planet Rugby

renowned for his running game but has also made far more turnovers than any other forward in the Super championship. Still one has to admire the courage of a gutsy Sam Cane whose quick return to form after a long absence because of a broken neck

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have been called for a knock-on in the dying minute of the semi-final when Sam Whitelock should have been pinged for a penalty that could have won the Canes the game. Perenara scored one of the Canes four tries with Laumape (2) and Ben Lam grabbing the others. Electrifying right wing Sevu Reece scored two beauties for the Crusaders with Mo’unga adding another and scoring 15 points for a 100 per cent success rate with the boot. Reece is also pushing his claims for an All Black jersey, having scored his first try from a Crotty cross-kick and his second with a goosestep following a huge Braydon Ennor skip pass. He also had a hand in Mo’unga’s when gathering the first-five’s perfect chip kick, drawing the final defender and passing to him. While it was once again the backs that starred, a huge factor in the Hurricanes’ titanic comeback was the refusal of their tenacious forwards to bow to the All Blacks studded Crusaders pack. Meanwhile having thrashed the Brumbies 39-7 (five tries to one) at home, the impressive Jaguares will hope to make history by winning the final against the Crusaders following a 17-hour flight to Christchurch. Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer

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Two named in All Blacks The just-named All Blacks squad includes two former Pakuranga United Rugby Club players. They have been named in the 39-strong squad for the first two matches of the Investec Rugby Championship against Argentina and South Africa. Crusaders and Canterbury back Braydon Ennor – from PURC and Saint Kentigern College - is one of four new caps. Also named in squad on Tuesday was Dalton Papalii – also ex-PURC and St Kents - who plays for the Blues and

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Auckland. Papalii has two caps. Meanwhile Regional Rugby Squads have been named around the country with 13 Saint Kentigern boys named to go into camps in the first week of the July Holidays. Blues U18 - Scott Puni, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Allan Craig, Lopeti Faifua, Cameron Church, Jona Mataciwa. Blues U17 - Ben Ake, Taine Kolose, Will Bason, Jade Stewart, Blake Walker. Chiefs U18- Te Rama Rueben. Hurricanes U18 Treyah Kingi.

Marist rules second half Talk about a game of two halves. Pakuranaga United Rugby Club’s Premiers dominated the first half of Saturday’s match against Marist. And then conceded 43 unanswered points after the break. They went down 15-43.

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he New Zealand challenge faded on the final day of the ICF world cup canoe slalom round in Slovenia on Sunday, although Tauranga’s Jack Dangen and Beachlands’ Hannah Thomas still recorded personal bests. Dangen was the best of the three Kiwi males to make the K1 men’s semi-finals, finishing 22nd with a clear time of 92.48secs. It left him 5.66secs outside the top-10 that progressed through to the final, which was won by Italy’s Giovanni De Gennaro. Alexandra’s Finn Butcher was 26th, his run thwarted by three penalty touches, while Tauranga’s Callum Gilbert missed a gate and picked up 56secs’ worth of penalties to finish 39th. Thomas, a student at Howick College, also had her best C1 result, finishing 19th in the semi-final. She booked a spot in her first ICF World Cup canoe slalom semi-final after finishing ninth in the repechage in Slovakia on June 21.

Kiwi C1 paddler Hannah Thomas made her first World Cup semi-final in Slovakia last month. Photo supplied

The 17-year-old overcame some tricky gate placements on the harsh Bratislava course, posting a time of 124.40secs to easily qualify in the top-10 that made it through the second run. She joined teammates Luuka Jones (women’s K1) and Finn Butcher (men’s K1) in the semi-finals after a brutal day which saw some big-name

paddlers miss out. “It is a tricky course and it was hard to adapt to my new C1 boat, as well as the water levels changing each day of training,” Thomas said of the repechage. “But I was feeling really good on the water in both my kayak and canoe and felt solid, despite a couple of touches.”

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