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An aerial shot of Musick Point, covered in a thick blanket of fog last Friday, June 14. It was shot by local aerial photography company, Sky View Photography, at 9.30am from a height of 120 metres using a DJI P4P Drone. The fog hung low over Auckland, Wellington and much of the South Island causing flight cancellations and chaos on the motorways. Photo supplied: Sky View Photography

e Uho te Nikau Primary School’s pleas for help have been answered. The Howick local Board has allocated more than $500,000 in funding to build a temporary pedestrian bridge on Flat Bush School Road to provide safe access to the primary school. This follows 11 months of discussions between the school, Auckland Transport (AT) and the Howick Local Board on ways to improve safety conditions for students walking to and from the new school. The current bridge access to the school is narrow with no footpaths. Board of Trustees chair Karen Gibson pleaded with the board at Monday night’s board meeting to make a decision on a new and safe pedestrian bridge. “We need to see the board moving decisively tonight to remedy the daily situation where five-year-old pedestrians continue to dice with 3m wide concrete trucks on a 7.5m wide bridge as they walk to and from school every day,” she said. Soon after, as set out on the agenda, the board agreed to use $520,000 from

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uccess in anything you do, does not come without struggle. Karen Corlett is quoting her mother, the first Kiwi female Olympic gold medallist Dame Yvette Corlett at the launch of David Riley’s biography titled Yvette Williams: Leaping into History. While the trailblazer’s son Neville and daughter Karen (both locals) were present for the posthumous launch of the book written on the Athlete of the Century, the surprise package came in the form of little Kobi Corlett. “We just discovered the day before that Kobi is Yvette’s great-grandson and that he joined our school a couple of months ago,” says Bronwyn Bell, librarian at Star of the Sea School who arranged the special book launch at the school assembly hall on the last day of Book Week . Along with the author, also known as the Reading Warrior, there was illustrator Chad Robertson. Chad was David’s former student and said he felt honoured when 15 years later, his former English teacher approached him to illustrate the book.

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David said the first impression he had of meeting New Zealand’s golden girl at a rest home in Howick was that she had an athletic frame even at the age of 90. He was thrilled when she took him into a special room with a special cupboard which had a special case that held the muchtreasured gold medal she won at the Helsinki Olympics

in 1952 in the long jump. “I asked her if I could hold it and she said I could, which is a moment I will always treasure,” he says. “It was like holding a piece of history in my hands. It was so inspiring meeting her as she spoke about leaving at a very young age to train with her coach. She would run in boots in her lunch break and

would do weight lifting with concrete blocks or anything she could lay her hands on to build up strength and stamina. “She showed me her scrapbook with inspirational writing and a poem on Reaching for the Stars, which she did.” David who has authored 28 books to-date and is drawn to writing about inspirational

figures “to keep our history alive,” says he had a sense of urgency of telling Yvette’s story as he grew up reading about her. “It’s such a shame that the inspiring role model is not here to see the book,” he said about the Howick-Pakuranga resident, known for her will to win and make world history.

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Argentinean Daniel Strekier has built a bike out of wood which weighs in at 60kg, has 22 gears and three hydraulic brakes.

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he unique bike that Daniel Strekier has built entirely from wood looks like a priceless piece of art. While most people would think of it as an impossible task, the ingenious wood carver thrives on challenges. The skilled craftsman, who arrived from Argentina for three months and stayed for 12 years, says it is a dream come true. “When I first landed in New Zealand with just enough life savings to last me for three months and very little English, the only word I knew

in English was hammer,” he says. “There is a German saying that with nothing you can be clever.” While it took Daniel just a week to bag his first contract job as a shop-fitter at a fashion store on Queen Street, he says he was the crazy Argentinean who kept asking his boss for the toughest jobs to stimulate his creativity. It was the same desire to push his creative limits that had him design a 60kg wooden bike with 22 gears and three hydraulic brakes. It was a casual conversation about helping his neighbour Bruce McKay out with making a barrier

out of old racing car tyres for a radio controlled car track that sparked his imagination. The passionate craftsman behind Masterpiece Wood Works toyed with the idea of using midget racing tyres to build a bike. Running his hand across the intricately curved wooden mudguard he says it has 32 pieces of wood, all seamlessly joined together. Each side of the wheel started out as a 16 pieces of flat wood that were joined together with finger joints to form a circle with flat edges. The oak, walnut and ash coloured smooth chain guard has 12 pieces of

wood, while the handle bar has six pieces of wood lined with five layers of carbon fibre. Daniel says his eight-year-old son Theodore Lian Strekier would keenly watch him and was excited to help trial the bike. Equally eye-catching are the laminated nuts and studs as is the wooden helmet he has created. The wood carver takes special pride in showing off the wooden padlock which has just a tiny piece of pin for the key to fit in. A wooden chain and the wood and leather saddle bag add to the finished look for this one-of-a-kind

bike. “Whilst building the bike I asked for inspiration to create a nice piece of art and that’s why I named the bicycle Grace,” he says. Daniel first tried pedalling the bike from his home at Hutchinson Road to Eastern Beach. Later he dared to bike across the Hauraki Gulf Trail which had its share of excitement — as he tried not to head straight into a ditch. He now plans to raise funds for a charity by biking from Cape Reinga to Auckland. Currently training for it, his mind is already working on the next big piece of outstanding art.

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Safety first ➤➤From page 1 “I don’t want another child hit by a car. Luckily we were only dealing with bumps, bruises and contusions that day but it might have been much worse, so I’m delighted we are moving forward with this.” AT says the bridge will be a wooden structure ‘clipped’ to the side of the bridge and says the temporary bridge will last several years until the existing bridge is replaced. Auckland Transport is also costing replacing the existing bridge. The dates for building the temporary bridge are not yet available. The meeting also saw funding allocated to improving the crossing facilities for students at Botany Downs Secondary College. Initially it was thought the project would not be able to take place without the school giving up land to allow road layout changes. However an AT representative said its engineers had come up with a design that would enable work to be done without the need for that.

Just because you stumble and fall, it doesn’t mean that’s the end of you. That was among the messages delivered by Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross to several hundred Year 11-13 pupils at Elim Christian College recently. Ross was invited to speak to the students as part of the school’s ‘Real Talk’ series which is designed to prepare students for life beyond school. The MP was interviewed on stage by Elim principal Murray Burton and was asked questions including why he got back into politics after falling out with the National Party’s leadership late last year. He also talked about his well-publicised mental health challenges and about

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and didn’t go back to my job, I was letting those people down,” he said. Ross said he wanted to continue to be “a voice for this community, but also a voice for people who have suffered mental health challenges.” He said he wants to show people that mental illness doesn’t define you.

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Lepani’s song a hit By Hannah Williams

ocal artist Lepani Tuifagalele is getting a lot of attention after his recent debut single Pocketful of Love sizzled its way up the music charts. An ex-Macleans College student, he recently signed with Sony after deciding to take the jump and make music his full-time career despite some hesitation. The attention is well-deserved for the singer who says music helped him get through tough times during college. He hopes the music he writes will help others as well. “When I’m feeling down or upset, I’ll sit with my guitar or at the piano and just play. I’ll play what I’m feeling, sometimes there’s no words, just a rhythm and just by sitting there playing, letting out my emotions, has helped me,” he says. “When my music is being made, I’m telling a story they can relate to, hopefully, and that can help them.” Born in Fiji, the singer moved to Rotorua at 4 but it was after moving to Auckland at 14 Lepani got involved in music at school, which started his road to success. It began as some down-time between friends but became so much more as he realised the potential opportunities. “My mates Rohan and Luke introduced me to new music like Pink Floyd, The Eagles, AC/DC, and that got me into different genres and we started messing around, writing and playing and then we started a band and that got me going, got me more involved in music,” he says. “If it wasn’t for the band I wouldn’t

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be here.” With a musically-inclined family, the sound of music has surrounded him from a young age and a dedicated teacher from Macleans College influenced him to go further when he started singing at 14. “Everyone sings in my family, at least one person plays some kind of instrument so being surrounded by that has influenced me as an artist,” Lepani says. Music teacher Nigel Weeks pushed him to start writing and take his love for music to the next level. “He let us play what we wanted, he appreciated the stuff we made despite being a classical teacher.” He puts his continued dedication down to friends and family who helped and challenged him to keep

going. “I didn’t know what I was going to do, so I kept making music but it was just an outlet, but Rohan persuaded me to send it in when the opportunity came,” he says. Despite being an instant hit in the New Zealand charts racking up over 390,000 listens, Lepani says he wants his music to do more then just be a catchy tune. “Music has layers to it and every time you listen, you feel or find something new within the lyrics and sounds, it becomes more relatable every time you listen to it.” With his dedication and determination it is highly likely Lepani will become a household name. ■■ His hit single Pocketful of Love is streaming across NZ radio stations now.

From toxic masculinity to speaking up Two Year 12 students have been selected as Top 10 finalists in the Storytellers NZ High School Public Speaking Contest. Aakarsh Jhingan, from Pakuranga College and Reiven Zamora, from Howick College, have made the final cut in the nationwide competition, which is open to Year 9 to 13 students. The grand final will take place at Vodafone Events Centre on Friday July 19. Aakarsh is hoping to impress the judges with his speech entitled A Man’s Mind, which addresses the issue of toxic masculinity. He says, “I’m from a culture where men are traditionally expected to be very macho and

not show emotion. I wanted to challenge this attitude and convey how damaging it is, both socially and emotionally.” Reiven, who says she was bullied at primary school, believes that public speaking has boosted her confidence immensely. “I’m not so shy anymore,” she says. “I’m much happier to speak up and be heard”. The teens, both of whom want to study medicine when they leave school, are excited about speaking at such a large venue. The finalists will have the opportunity to work with a mentor provided by Storytellers NZ, to help them fine-tune their skills for the big day.

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Initiative changes the way we eat By Hannah Williams

e are what we eat and it’s time to change. Clean Plate hit the Howick Library on Monday to teach new and experienced parents, carers of primary and preschool children, through a lunchbox workshop. It included nutrition tips, cooking, tasting demos, and an environmental discussion on reducing food and packaging waste. Clean Plate was established to give early childhood education centres and the extended community some healthy, alternative lunch ideas for children via menu plans and meal ideas for toddlers and under-fives. Started by Fern Pereira and Susan Swolfs, a chef and an early childhood teacher, they decided enough was enough as early childhood centres needed guidance. “Centres could use our help because if they don’t have a person who’s really interested or passionate about that, [sustainability and composting] it can be really hard to get started,” says Mrs Swolfs. Clean Plate started the lunchbox workshops after creating the Clean Plate less waste initiative alongside Love Food, Hate Waste New Zealand. It’s a pilot project that aims to

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reduce food and packaging waste across early learning centres by taking on the Clean Plate menu planning system in conjunction with introducing composting systems. The project aims to get the younger generation involved, teaching them from a young age the importance of wellbeing and environmental issues like healthy living and composting. “Getting kids involved in the cooking, as well as learning about what’s healthy and then getting involved in the composting or gardening aspect as well, they do go hand in hand with each other,” says Mrs Swolfs. Part of the new project is organising workshops catering to parents and teaching efficient and healthy lunch options, that both parents and children will enjoy. Fern and Susan noticed the need for more information, training, and assistance, related to healthy eating and young chil-

dren and so Clean Plate was invented. They created a goal to create a space for those in the industry to share, innovate, and encourage healthy eating, while sharing recipes and ideas with locals. “[We] try to customise to the public and early childhood settings depending on their specific needs, such as culture [and] we try to give some variations to the recipes,” says Mrs Pereira. Funded by the Howick Local Board, the lunchbox workshops were created to try introduce a healthier living style to parents and children with hopes of spreading the project across east Auckland in the long term. “[We’re] trying to help and empower people to go out there and produce their own food, that is wholesome and package free, instead of going to the supermarket. “[We] want to give advice that everyone can understand.”

Adapted: Richard Tulloch from the children’s novel by Guus Kuijer Directed: Alex Gleed Venue: Howick Little Theatre Season: July 6-27 (Wed to Sat, 8pm), with 2pm matinees on July 7 and 14 Howick Little Theatre’s next production, The Book of Everything, has wowed audiences in the Netherlands, NZ, Australia, the US and the UK and been variously described by reviewers as “one of the best children’s shows in town … witty, wise and wonderful … hilarious, honest … and a delightful family production”. Adapted for the stage by Richard Tulloch from an award-winning children’s novel by Dutch author Guus Kuijer, it’s a magical story about a child learning how to act when faced with fear and injustice and how he reacts and deals with it. Growing up in The Netherlands post-war, nine-year-old Thomas, played by Robert Limm, writes

down all the things he sees that he thinks other people ignore, such as invisible hail that “ripped all the leaves from the trees”, and the tropical fish that live in the canal near his home. He also sees the unhappiness in his family, the violence in his father, played by Mark MaddenSnoad, and the pain that lingers in his community long after the end of World War II. All this – good and bad – and his determination to be happy, he carefully records in his magical and hopeful Book of Everything. Director Alex Gleed has had the challenge of casting actors to play not only a nine-year-old boy, his parents and family, but also Jesus and a large dog.

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Volunteers plant 4000 trees at Mangemangeroa More than 130 volunteers helped plant thousands of trees over the weekend.

he Mangemangeroa Reserve was alive with the sound of volunteers on Saturday morning. The sun was shining as more than 130 volunteers from different Rotary Clubs (including Rotary Clubs of Somerville, Rotary Club of Papatoetoe Central and Howick Rotary, the host

club) as well as members from the Pakuranga Chinese Association, a working bee from the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, a group of young Indian boys from Universal Brotherhood and Air Cadets got their hands dirty. In all, around 4000 trees were planted and will go a long way towards avoiding land slips.

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Allan Riley, chair of Friends of Mangemangeroa, was very pleased with the response and gave credit to all the volunteers and Somerville Intermediate School who also pitched in for the big tree planting drive over two weeks. “The first weekend we planted over 2000 trees,” he said.

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Macleans College were busy this past week with students raising the bar in their studies and extracurricular activities earning a number of wins and taking on campaigns. A team of four business savvy students recently competed in the National Secondary Schools Case Competition beating 85 teams from across the country, taking the national champion

title with their award winning presentation. Similarly a group of Year 13 Social Studies students have spoken to the Parliament’s Health Select Committee, after starting an assignment campaigning the improvement of organ donation rates and rights to bodily autonomy after passing. Meanwhile competition was tough but Macleans College danced their way into third place at this year’s Showquest performing arts show, winning

Acceleration needed on infrastructure East Auckland’s population is growing rapidly. So vision, long-term planning and a sense of urgency are vital to ensure our community’s current and future infrastructure will meet residents’ needs decades into the future. Too many important local infrastructure projects have taken too long to get off the ground. The Eastern Busway is a classic example. When it’s finished in 2026, it will take passengers by bus and train from Botany to Britomart in under 40 minutes. It’s great that construction on this project is now under way, but it will have taken a staggering 20 years from first being announced to its estimated completion date. That lack of pace is unacceptable and frustrated local commuters deserve better. We also need to make it easier for east Auckland residents to

get into Auckland’s CBD and to Auckland Airport. One way to do that is to connect the Eastern Busway with the planned Botany to Airport rapid transit project via Te Irirangi Drive. That’s an initiative I’m leading the charge on and I’m pushing the Transport Minister on in the Parliament. I’m also pushing Mayor Phil Goff to have the Chapel Road bridge upgraded. Funding was allocated several years ago to carry out initial work on the bridge and improve it so it would have pedestrian facilities, be widened and the large curve in that part of the road would be reduced. But Auckland Transport abandoned the project, leaving locals having to keep navigating their way along this crash hot-spot. The planned upgrade was highly desirable given the fast

two more awards for best soundtrack and the outstanding Rangatahi award for Year 9 student Jasmine Jones. And recently the first Ethics Olympiad was held in Auckland, with two teams from Macleans competing in the discussionstyle competition, looking at different ethical dilemmas. Despite walking away without a win, students were rewarded with a new ethical outlook on life.

ami-Lee Ross MP for Botany housing and economic growth in nearby Ormiston and Flat Bush. And obviously locals have the right to travel on roads that are safe and fit for purpose. The new town centre being constructed in Ormiston is expected to eventually serve a population the size of Gisborne’s. It’s vital the necessary vision, long-term planning and sense of urgency is in place to ensure residents in those communities can move around quickly and efficiently. There was a lot to praise the Government for in Budget 2019, but one of its biggest failings is a lack of investment in roading infrastructure. The $1 billion being put into KiwiRail won’t reduce the amount of time it takes someone who lives in Botany to get to Symonds Street or Auckland Airport.

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Celebrating volunteers at Howick Historical Village

here are some very exciting changes happening at one of the most iconic and historical tourist spots in Auckland – the Howick Historical Village. Manager of the Village Kerry Powell previously worked with museums in the UK and has some brilliant ideas in place on how to run the Village in line with those museums held in world class standards. The Historical Village interprets Fencible story using cottages and artefacts saved from the Auckland Region – was opened nearly 40 years ago by a number of community-minded people with foresight. It was developed out of pure passion for local history that connects our past to the present. Recently, the Howick Historical Village celebrated the start of National Volunteer Week by having an afternoon tea to celebrate the tireless contribution of volunteers – with some of them having been around since the Village was first opened in 1980. Giving due credit to the volunteers who make it a very unique hot- spot to visit for locals and tourists alike, Kerry says that volunteers contribute to everything including gardening, wagon restoration, cataloguing photographs, education, textiles and collections. “We have around 100

■ Staff and Volunteers celebrating with an afternoon tea at Puhi Nui with Sharon Stewart and Paul Young on far right.

volunteers and are so proud of their commitment to the Village and for bringing with them true dedication and passion that is unwavering,” she says. Volunteers support others by embracing new recruits and sharing their own knowledge and expertise. A new recognition programme has been introduced to acknowledge them. All Volunteers of the Howick Historical Village will be given an identity card that will help them avail of a 25 per cent discount at the Homestead Cafe and 20 per cent discount at the shop. There will also be two annual social events arranged with staff.

Over 10,000 students from over 200 schools visit the Village each year and enjoy the throwback from the past as they compare how things used to be done during the Fencible period of time. On `Meet the Villagers’ Days, every third Sunday of the month, visitors are fascinated as they watch Villagers make butter out of cream; or the Fencible soldiers march around doing their drills. The Historical Village is a social hub and a great meeting place for like-minded people who share the same passion for heritage and local history. “We have volunteers from Menzshed who repair items

around the Village and also from the Somerville School. “They help us with gardening which is quite therapeutic and have made garden pots as well as decorated stones for our garden shop,” she says. “The garden shop was developed with great support from Howick Rotary Club and Menzshed who did the repair of fences and painting of buildings. The shop also sells products made and grown by the volunteers.” Everyone who has given their time to the Village whether paid or voluntary have contributed to the telling of the story of Early Settlers to Auckland and the Fencibles

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soldiers, and for that the team and board of Howick & Districts Historical Society are grateful. “Howick Historical Village is proud to have such a committed, passionate volunteer base who also happen to be genuinely kind and wonderful people too,” says Kerry who reiterated that if there are people who would like to volunteer there are a wide range of opportunities available for them to choose from.

If you are interested in volunteering, check the website www.fencible.org.nz/ en/get-involved/volunteers or contact the manager by email manager@fencible.org.nz.

■ Clockwise from above left: Soldier Volunteers on Meet The Villagers day; A volunteer plays 1850s board games in pub; Volunteers Cooking on Meet The Villagers day; Volunteers playing music on Brindle Cottage Verandah; Volunteers gather for afternoon tea. Photos supplied

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here has been considerable discussion recently on the wonderful views from the Howick Stockade but its history is also important. There is no evidence that Maori ever lived on or used Stockade Hill as a lookout. Maori have lived in this area for more than 1000 years with several pa [fortified villages] including Paparoa Pa at WaipaparoaHowick Beach [in today’s Marine Reserve] which was destroyed in about 1650. Murvale Reserve, in Bleakhouse Road, was strategically occupied due to extensive views over the Tamaki River route to the Manukau Harbour. As Howick was a military settlement, the highest point was designated a “military reserve” with views over the imagined “long river” hence Owairoa, the Maori

name for Howick. Until June 1863, Stockade Hill was a bare, treeless windswept grass-covered knoll. But when there was a false rumour of a threatened attack on the settlers of Auckland by Kingites of Waikato, Governor Sir George Grey ordered Waikato be invaded. The Howick yeomanry Cavalry Corps was established. All men 16 to 40 were conscripted. Six former Fencibles, recognising that most were too old to fight, and 41 sons of Fencible-settlers and 32 farmers and farm labourers served from Howick in this civil war in the Waikato. Howick residents knew how to cut and use earth sods for boundary fences and buildings. Colonel SP Peacocke, who lived in Hawthornden in Cook Street, ordered residents to build a one metre deep

ditch with near vertical sod walls surmounted with vertical thick corrugated iron sheets. William White and Dan Strong, Howick carpenters, built the Howick Blockhouse for 20 pounds. It was about thirty feet long with two inch timber walls and iron roof. Local Maori Ngai Tai leaders Hori Te Whetuki and Hone Te Irirangi, son of Tara Te Irirangi, expressed their loyalty to the Crown by wearing British Army uniforms and fly-

ing the Union Jack at their Wairoa River villages. Hori Te Whetuki - called “Long George” by his pakeha friends - used to buy goods from Hattaway’s General Store in Wellington Street. Mrs Maria Hattaway used to reward him with a pannikin of tea and fresh buns. Ngai Tai had no intention of attacking the settlers of Howick district. Settlers from Pakuranga, East Tamaki, Whitford, Maraetai and Flat Bush, especially women, children and a few men, slept in the stockade for about three months for safety. Some returned home to feed farm animals during the day. The local militia, British Army 70th Regiment and Bavarian mercenaries from Puhoi, camped at the stockade. At one time there were two hundred troops here. On Christmas Eve in 1863 the

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Bavarians gave out presents to all the children and sang carols around a decorated Christmas tree. Soon afterwards peace was declared and they returned to their allotments. The Stockade Hill Reserve was leased to farmers and the stockade water troughs, corrugated iron and coal scuttles are now at the Howick Historical Village. The War Memorial gives the hill sacred significance. Suggestions for a revolving restaurant, a market, children’s playground and council chambers have all been rejected in favour of a grass-covered knoll retaining our wonderful views. Alan La Roche, Howick Historian

What’s On Howick RSA Women’s Section

The next Howick Howick RSA Women’s Section meeting is on Friday June 28 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. Will include 2019 AGM. All welcome. For more information. phone Margaret Jones on 027 534 4157.

Grey Power meeting

Grey Power Howick Pakuranga and Districts Association invites you to its meeting at St Andrews Church, 11 Vincent Street, Howick on Friday June 28. Our meeting commences at 10.00 with our AGM. At 10.35am Councillor Paul Young (Pakuranga) will speak, followed by Councillor Sharon Stewart (Howick) at 10.50am. Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga, will speak at 11.05am, after which Mathew Brajkovich (Cockle Bay Residents & Ratepayers Association) will speak. Refreshments are available from 9.30am. Members and non-members all welcome. For further details, phone Sandy Feringa 534 9409.

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U3A Ormiston

U3A Ormiston next meets on Thursday June 27 at 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphys Road. The speaker will be Geraldine Rose, who will tell us of her experiences training and performing as an Opera Singer in Australia, the UK, and Europe. This will be an interesting insight into the world of opera. All welcome, free admission, morning tea provided. Contact Mike Lowe on 279 3956.

Talk, film and tour at Polish Museum

The Polish Museum presents a showing of the documentary ‘Poles Apart’ about the children of Pahiatua, their arrival in 1944 and later memories. Hear their stories and wander the galleries, from 10am-12.30pm on June 27. $10 per person, includes a cuppa. No bookings needed. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. Phone 533 3530.

Historical Village Eco Day

The Howick Historical Village is gearing up for Eco Day which will be held on June 29 from 9am to 2pm. There will be demonstrations on rag rug making, butter making, shoe repairs, cardboard recylcling and allotments and composting. As part of Eco Day a number of recycling points have been set up around the Howick Village. For more info visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/howickvillageecoday/

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Architect’s design a clear winner

Lisa Day runs her own architecture studio Donnell & Day Architecture in Cockle Bay. Photo supplied

lege and graduated as the senior scholar from Auckland University School of Architecture before becoming a Registered Architect. She now runs her own architecture studio Donnell & Day Architecture in Cockle Bay with a focus on sustainable residential homes. The judge’s comments on Day’s design said: “A plan of beautiful simplicity and clarity divides the plan of the winning entry into public and private zones separated by a full building length storage and utility wall. Accommodating multigenerational family needs, a highly functional flexible and accessible room is easily transformed from play space, to home office, to third bedroom. Altogether this was an extremely well-considered and elegant solution.”

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Maama brothers share basketball By Roisin Lamb Like many young men in New Zealand, Josiah and Sione Maama grew up believing that the only sport worth playing was rugby. In fact, the two former Pakuranga College students came across basketball purely by chance. As Josiah recalls, “One day, in Year 9, rugby training got cancelled as it was hailing so I went into the basketball gym to find shelter until my mum picked me up. To kill time I watched the basketball trials. Coach Reg Matenga thought I was a trialist and put me on the court. I had no shoes, just rugby boots, so I trialled in bare feet.” And 13 seasons later, Josiah has travelled across the world coaching basketball, learning from some of the best and has met some big names in the sport. Based in Auckland as head of basketball at Pakuranga College, he coaches the college’s boys’ 1st team and has been a part of the NZ Age Group, Development and Koru teams. Not to be outdone, little brother Sione coaches Pakuranga College girls’ 1st team and is Head of Player Development at Tonga Basketball. He also coaches the Men’s Tongan team, which is currently preparing for the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa. As if this weren’t enough, the brothers also find time to run their own coaching academy, GI Rise Basketball, where they

Josiah Maama (pictured) and his brother Sione (who is coaching overseas for the rest of term) have taken basketball coaching to a whole new dimension. Photo BC Photography.

provide individual coaching for all skill levels, right up to professional. The passion that both men have for basketball extends beyond its value as a sport. As Josiah points out, “I think I’m more passionate about seeing people help themselves and others, especially youth. There were five of us and we didn’t have much growing up. “We were raised by a single mother and we didn’t have a home of our own, so we moved a lot. Despite this, a lot of our team mates in rugby and basketball became mum’s adopted kids. So, for me, my passion behind basketball is to use it to help benefit youth through life lessons and opportunities – by opening doors.” The basketball programme at Pakuranga College reflects these values, with players being encouraged to give back to the

community through charity and volunteer work. “We want to develop good basketball players”, says Josiah, “but, much more importantly, good young men and women in society. We pride ourselves on challenging our athletes to think for themselves and to play what’s in front of them.” He adds, “We are trying to develop players who can go on and adapt and play in any other system or life situation, under any other coach, team or group, and be confident in doing so.” The results of the brothers’ work certainly speak for themselves, with both Pakuranga College boys’ and girls’ 1st teams playing at Senior A grade and the college’s basketball programme growing to include 22 teams. It’s also easy to see why the school’s basketball mantra is TFWH: Team, Family, Work Hard.

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agreed to the change in recognition that offshore businesses want to comply with the law but need time to adapt their IT and accounting systems,” Nash said. Offshore businesses who supply more than $60,000 of low-value goods per year into New Zealand will pass on GST directly to Inland Revenue.

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One hundred and not bowled out By Farida Master

Malta, via Durban and Cairo. As a sole New Zealander at the station, his job as a wireless mechanic was to maintain the wireless sets and transmitters for communications from North Africa and major submarines. He says the highpoint was when he returned to New Zealand in 1945 and joined his father’s firm in High Street, Auckland to work as a barrister. He clearly remembers the day when the gold lettering on the

t 100, Jack Beckerleg still loves gardening, enjoys playing bowls and happily walks with a bottle of red wine to the cafe at the Dannemora Gardens-Metlifecare Retirement Village. While there are a series of private parties with different groups planned to celebrate his 100th birthday on June 10 (the Times met him four days prior to the big day) Jack jokes that he is going to put a notice outside his door saying ‘Gone on Holiday’. The Dannemora Gardens, where he has been living for the last 17 years, has planned a complimentary afternoon tea with bubbles and a toast to celebrate Jack’s milestone. He is the first centenarian of the village. Jack attributes his good health to good genes, playing rugby and living a moderate life. “I even played rugby for the Navy in Malta when I was stationed there during the war,” he says. He talks of the time he used to cycle from Auckland to Hamilton with his older brother. “We would start at 4am and

window of their office went up to read Beckerleg & Beckerleg. Jack later specialised in estates, taxes and conveyancing. The centenarian has a daughter, Sue, from his first wife Fay before they were divorced. He met his second wife Enid at a bowling club and often travelled with her to play bowls tournaments in Northern Ireland and the Gold Coast. Jack and Enid’s marriage ceremony was held at the home they

built in Haseler Crescent, Howick. Enid had a daughter, Sharon, from her first marriage. Sadly, Enid passed away last year in July at the age of 94 and Jack misses her. At a time when most people are gradually getting disconnected from their families, Jack’s simple advice to the Times reader is: “If you have a problem, discuss it with your mum and dad. They may at first growl a little but then will always help you.”

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Jack who loves gardening as much as he enjoys his red wine gives a thumbs up to life. Times photo Farida Master

The Sowers Trust has received $1339 towards funding to purchase a freezer in which to store frozen meals and other food donations. The group started as a community services arm of Howick Community Church and now provides wrap around support for families. This includes youth development groups, mentoring and social work support to parents / caregivers. The grant will enable the Trust to provide meals to the

though I disliked the loose metal on the gravel road between Ngaruawahia and Huntly, we enjoyed it.” Proudly pointing to the wall that has a mounted photograph of him horse riding, he laughs saying someone once captioned the picture “93 and still in the saddle!”. While there are a lot of interesting chapters to his long life, the one he enjoys talking about most is the time he joined the Royal NZ Navy after training at the Air Force base at Wigman Christchurch. He was then drafted overseas to

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everland Studios have just scored big in the dance world, sneaking their way into the biggest celebrated event across the globe. They danced to the top, taking out the Hip Hop International NZ nationals junior division, gaining a ticket to the World Hip Hop Championships happening in August. The teams will be off to Phoenix, Arizona, to compete against teams from 50 countries. To qualify, teams had to make it into the top 3 of their divisions. Neverland teams, Beast and Khaos, took 2nd and 3rd in the

junior division. The east studio team Beast will be fundraising this weekend for the hop across the Pacific with a movie fundraiser to see MIB International and next weekend with a showcase checking out the new troupes and crews of 2019. This week’s movie fundraiser still has tickets available, to enjoy some cool guys kicking some alien butt, RSVP by email to laura_poru@yahoo.com with your name and number of tickets you’re after. Meanwhile the showcase for next weekend still has tickets available which can be bought at the East studio at 47 Moore Street.

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from all the schools in our district know so they can be more careful with where they park their cars.

Our Association concurs with Grey Power Federation president Mac Welch’s disappointment that the Government’s first Budget has not honoured a pre-election promise by the Labour Party to appoint an Aged Care Commissioner. The need for someone with sufficient legal authority to require rest homes and others in the aged care industry to maintain adequate standards of security and safety was highlighted by a recent tragic case of elder abuse in a rest home. The majority of rest homes provide very good service and it is only a small minority where elderly vulnerable people are at risk of abuse or neglect. However, someone with an over view of the industry and the authority to require best practice performance is needed. Grey Power will continue to press for this to happen.

Deaths related to cellphone use while driving are far too high, one is one too many. It is about time that phones were confiscated from drivers caught using phones. The thought of losing a $1000 phone may be enough of a deterrent to stop this dangerous practice. A driver told me that confiscating an expensive phone is unreasonable which goes to prove that it is exactly what is needed.

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East FM Studio has an open day this weekend. The doors are open at East FM’S Bill Mudgway Studio and you’re invited to come and have a look as the team of dedicated volunteers hold the station’s first public open day on Saturday June 22. Come along from 10am to 2pm to find out how the station operates and how you can get involved. There’ll be spot prizes and giveaways for some lucky visitors too. They’re also holding a movie fundraising night on June 27 at the Monterey Cinemas. The film is the Danny Boyle directed Yesterday, which is centred around the music of The Beatles. Tickets are $30 each and are available by emailing tony@ eastfm.nz or from the open day. The East FM studio is located at 3/115 Picton Street, Howick, adjacent to the Howick Information Service and Howick Village Market.

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On Friday June 14 whilst Pakuranga College students were at school there was a mass break-in of roughly five or six cars and one car was stolen. From what I know, they were all students’ cars. I was one of those students who got their cars broken into and they had attempted to steal my car. My car is now undriveable. There was also a break-in a few weeks ago around our school. I thought I would let you know as it would help to let other students

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Is our beach safe? This event was reported and no action taken to warn beach users. If the 70 apartments on Sandspit Rd are approved, this will cause more sewerage problems for our catchment . On July 15, 2018 heavy rain over Howick caused a major sewerage overflow into Cockle Bay. A sewer manhole on the edge of the creek only metres from the cockle beds poured sewerage for approximately six hours. Knowing that shellfish collectors in large numbers are at the beach every low tide, I contacted the Auckland Council, the Director of Health and the Safeswim people. No action was taken to place

My deep admiration for Brett of Gull Service Station in Kaukapakapa who won’t sell cigarettes and offered customers a chocolate fish out of his own pocket. What a commendable and sensible ‘outside-the-box’ move in working towards a healthy and smoke-free community/country as well as removing the possibility of a cigarette break-in that has plagued shops selling cigarettes. He should either take the place of some of those currently in government or act as a mentor to them.

signs on the beach or any warnings to beach users. The overflows are a regular problem at Cockle Bay with heavy rainfall and the sewer holding tank cannot cope with the volume. Also the alleged pumping of sewerage from Formosa Golf Resort into the Bay is a real concern for the quality of the water. Even though it is advised not to harvest shellfish for several days after heavy rain, the collectors keep coming in large numbers. Surely our council has a responsibility to warn beach users of such events.

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In your June 6 issue, Graham Mansergh, mentions the irony of the latest “Our Auckland” promoting the views from Stockade Hill while the Council is willing to block these views. Just down from Stockade Hill is the Crawford Reserve. At the Reserve is a history plaque describing how this was the site of the local bus depot before it moved to its present site on Ti Rakau Drive. The plaque goes on to state that the Manukau City Council bought the vacated site to preserve the views from Stockade Hill. Now if that is not ironic then tell me what is!?

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If you’d been down to St John one day You would be in for a big surprise If you went down to St John one day You’d leave with some big smiles For every Friday without delay Ladies’ busy fingers make teddies To comfort sick/injured children come what may Who in the ambulance need those teddies, please. June 28th the teddy bear makers had their surprise picnic. For the past 22 years a group of women get together at the Order of St John Ambulance Hall and make beautiful bears under the watchful eye of Gretl Bass. The Order of St John Patron Richard Blundell recognised

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these women with a wee surprise morning tea to thank them. Even Griffins Cookie Bear chocolate biscuits were there. ■■ Date: Friday, June 28. ■■ Time: 10 am ■■ Venue: Order of St John Ambulance Hall, Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.

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We had quite a lot of politics from our local MPs in your most recent edition. I was disappointed with the Pakuranga MP’s contribution in which he continues his tiresome campaign to undermine confidence in the Coalition Government. People can take only so much negativity. Contrary to Mr Brown’s assertion, business confidence is high, along with export receipts from tourism and primary produce, our two biggest earners. He attacks NZ First and criticises the huge investment in rail transport and ignores that party’s initiative in boosting police numbers to a total of 831 frontline officers graduating in the 2018/2019 year, a record. NZ First’s Shane Jones gets a lot of flak for his regional development plans, especially in Northland, the East Coast and Otago, but this is catch-up after many years of neglect by Mr Brown’s party. On the other hand, Mr Brown’s lonely colleague, Jami-Lee Ross, congratulates the Coalition Government for its $1.9 billion

investment in mental health. Mr Ross has first-hand experience in this area and can bring heightened awareness to it. Your readers may not be aware that one in four New Zealanders will suffer clinical depression at some stage in their lives. I wish Mr Ross well in his campaign to hold his seat. As for Mr Brown, he should know that Opposition parties don’t win elections, Governments lose them, that is unless he can persuade one of his political leaders - Amy Adams, perhaps, Paula Bennett maybe or Judith Collins - to produce a baby and dominate the headlines.

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Sunnyhills residents are delighted the Farm Cove shops on Fisher Parade are becoming a bit of a food haven. The Burbs Eatery serves delicious breakfasts, has excellent pastries and makes good coffee, and Stephen Tomuri at the Farm Cove Bakery pie shop bakes the best steak and kidney pies imaginable, but now the most exciting new addition to this gourmet destination is Pizzeria Aroma Adriatica which owner and chef John Jugum has recently opened in the Farm Cove shops. And if you like wine with your pizza, Nick at the Farm Cove Liquor Centre two doors away offers an impressive selection.

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ootball in east Auckland came to a new level of excitement on Saturday when the men’s first teams from Fencibles and Bucklands Beach took each other on. This was the beginning of the second round of NRFL Division1, so the second time they have faced each other (BBAFC came from behind to win the first encounter at Riverhills 4-3). On Saturday they won 2-1. The two clubs brought a new meaning to derby football in east Auckland. A crowd of more than a couple of hundred surrounded the pitch at Lloyd Elsmore, the home ground of Bucklands Beach. There were groups of passionate and vocal supports from both clubs cheering their teams on enthusiastically with the odd bit of heckling the opposition. 61st minute when Iwa Shaker was Saturday’s game turned out to be able to put one past the Fencibles as close and tense as the first match keeper Fergus Connolly. (full of tension). It was a tight first Fencibles fought on strongly half, back and forth where both with a lot of go-forward and after teams had some good chances, a scramble just inside the goal box Bucklands down the sides with and a Fencibles player going down, James Hoyt and Josh Smith, Fen- Watkins pointed to the penalty cibles in the middle with Horace spot. James. Horace James confidently slotted A new ruling this season in the the penalty past Bucklands keeper NRFL is the temporary dismissal. Robert Martinkovic to equalise. After a bit of back chat to the ref The excitement and tension went Carl Watkins, Fencibles’ Horace to a new level on and off the pitch. James found himself in the sin bin Bucklands coach Rudy Mozr made for 10 minutes. However Buck- a substitution bringing on young lands weren’t able to capitalise on Isaac Harraway who brought some Fencibles being down a player. fresh energy for Bucklands. The teams went into the changing Chasing a ball on the far edge rooms at half time 0-0. of Fencibles box, he was brought Bucklands started the second down. Again referee Watkins blew half well and applied some great his whistle and pointed to the penpressure and were rewarded in the alty spot, this time for Bucklands.

Ben Culpan for Bucklands stepped up and scored, just as he did in their first encounter. Fencibles continued to fight on, pushing forward, creating a number of opportunities, Bucklands kept pushing them back and looking for the break away. Josh Smith of Bucklands was unlucky not to score having skipped around Fencibles keeper Fergus Connolly only to hit the post. After 5 minutes of extra time, which seemed like a lifetime to the Bucklands Beach faithful, the game came ended with Bucklands Beach wining 2-1. “Saturday’s game exhibited quality tough football, great atmosphere, high tension, passionate club pride...this can only be good for football in east Auckland,” said Paul MacKenzie, senior convenor at BBAFC.

Left: Chaos in the Bucklands Beach defense after a corner. Above: Fencibles Utd’s Sione Fa’apoi and Bucklands Beach’s James Hoyt battle for the ball.

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Wang makes NZ Black Stacks squad Bucklands Beach’s Sarina Wang has been named in the 2020 NZ Black Stacks team. The team will next year head to the World Sport Stacking Championships in Singapore in April. Wang, a student at Saint Kentigern College, placed strongly at the 2019

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RENTALS

Board of Trustees 2019 Results MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS Email: rentals.howick.nz@raywhite.com Internet: www.rwhowick.co.nz

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick – Ph 538 0680

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

HOWICK – COCKLE BAY 3 Bed 2 Bed 3Bed

Wood Ave Elliot St Drake St

Bucklands Beach Armoy Dr Downsview Dr Colum Pl Udall Pl The Parade The Parade

$500 $510 $540 $560 $650 $720 $920

Amny Robyn/Melissa Robyn/Melissa Cathy Amny Sally Sally

Armoy Dr $510 Robyn/Melissa

PAKURANGA – SUNNYHILLS – FARM COVE 2 Bed 2 Bed 4 Bed 2 Bed 6 Bed

Stanniland Fisher Parade Riverlea Ave Downsview Rd Manor Pk

MISSION HEIGHTS 5 Bed

Nohoanga Rd

MT WELLINGTON 2 Bed

Ferndale Rd

PAPATOETOE 2 Bed

Plunket Ave

REMUERA 3 Bed

Kelvin Rd

$470 $580 $700 $540 $1200

Sally Cathy Cathy Robyn/Melissa Amny

$980 Sally $490 Amny $440 Amny $950 Cathy

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BUCKLANDS BEACH 4 Bed

Waller Ave

MELLONS BAY 5 Bed

Marine Parade

$1050 Martin $1000 Cathy

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

Board of Trustees Election 2019 For 3 Parent Representatives DECLARATION OF PARENT REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION RESULTS

Licensed (REAA 2008)

FLAT BUSH OFFICE

Parent Representatives FIGGINS, Alan CAMERON, Jocelyn LEVY, Wendy Desrai

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

FLAT BUSH 4 Bed 4 Bed

Triumph Rd Bonnette Rd

GRAFTON 2 Bed

$550 Sally $590 Cathy $620 Sally

HALF MOON BAY – BUCKLANDS BEACH 2 Bed 2 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 3 Bed 3 Bed 3 Bed

Bucklands Beach Intermediate

Burton St

$695 Cathy

The following nomination was received for the staff representative vacancy on the Board of Trustees.

102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

Ennis Drive

EAST TAMAKI 4 Bed

Chapel Rd

I therefore declare the following duly elected: Jocelyn Cameron, Alan Figgins and Wendy Desrai Levy.

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

2 Bed

103

INVALID VOTES

PAKURANGA OFFICE

PAKURANGA

Votes 175 171 132

GARCIA, Raven Lester

$650 Cathy $780 Steven

Anne Burgess I declare the following duly elected: Anne Burgess Wayne Jamieson Returning Officer Bucklands Beach Intermediate

$460 Lloyd $700 Lloyd

PS269116

HALF MOON BAY – COCKLE BAY – BUCKLANDS BEACH 3 Bed

Waihanga Way

$775 Lloyd

BOTANY OFFICE

Macleans college

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre

Lloyd Reardon Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ Date:____________________________ 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 – PAKURANGA

Challinor St $490 Steven advertising proof Union Rd $630 Steven

3 Bed 3Bed 3 Bed

Beechdale Cres

$650 Steven

job: CCH010126 DANNEMORA – GOLFLANDS 1 Bed Point View Dr sizeCoachman : 9 x 2Dr 6 Bed

$370 Steven format: $1180 Steven

MELLONS BAY – MISSION HEIGHTS publication

2 Bed Bretton Lane $470 Steven 5 Bed Howick Chateau Rise $860 Times Steven & Pakuaranga

WEYMOUTH – WHITFORD 4 Bed 5 Bed

Sykes Rd Kellys Rd

2019

Board of Trustees Election

Declaration of Parent and Staff Election Results

BWGraham Bodman

393 Rosa Chow 355 run date position Alan Figgins 281 Tony Gillion 403 Thu 20 June Public Linda Hu 250 Michael Huang 221

$640 Steven $1400 Steven

Votes

Catherine Maclean 400 Saleena Mohammed 172 sort cost (excl gst) Richard Spong 340 Dean Thomas 191 Notices Richard Wilkie 357$142.20 Invalid Votes 30

I hereby declare the following duly elected: Graham Bodman Catherine Maclean Rosa Chow Richard Spong Alan Figgins Richard Wilkie Tony Gillion

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

2019 Parent and Staff Election Results

PaRENT REPRESENTaTiVES’ VoTES: Name Votes Name

Staff representative: Richard Townley i hereby declare Richard Townley duly elected PS267348-V18

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TUITION

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COCKLE BAY, 1 bdrm selfcontained studio. Suit mature, reliable person. $350 p/w. Ph/txt 0275413412

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BLADECUTTERS, Tree work landscaping stumps rubbish removals hedges com weed spraying. Ph Eric 021 732 147 or 534 8797

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

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Plumbing

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ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

TREE SERVICES

PS268202

PLUMBERS

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

Judy langley Returning officer Macleans College DE269014

CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, June 20, 2019 — 21 Pigeon Mountain School

Board of Trustees 2019 Results Riverina School

SHELLY PARK SCHOOL BOARd Of TRuSTEES ELECTiOn

Board of Trustees’ Election

DECLARATION OF PARENT ELECTION RESULTS Parent Representative Votes: Abba, Lynette 95 Ellis, Andrew 74 Fox, Kim 90 Gahan, Paul 108 Gambolati, Rob 51 Noyce, Daniel 37 Powell, Darren 118 White, Brendon 103 Yang, Danny 72 Invalid Votes 16 I hereby declare the following duly elected: Darren Powell, Paul Gahan, Brendon White, Lynette Abba, Kim Fox Sue Richards Returning Officer MP267182-V2

Declaration of Parent Election Results At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Field, Thomas Hughes, Alana Maui, Davin Tauevihi, Joycelyn Zafirova, Maria Declaration of Staff Election Results At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Goundar, Arinam Carol MacGillivray Returning Officer MP267417-V2

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ ELECTION Declaration of Parent and Staﬀ Election Results

Parent representatives votes

Fiona Bailey, Matt Franetovic, Rachel Makata, Matt Robertson, Alex Winter

Selena Donaldson David Johnson Carin Newbould

Donaldson, Selena Johnson, David Lindsay, David Newbould, Carin Invalid Votes

94 75 66 70 15

MCRAE, Rose KODI, Sam LIU, Tim (Zhicheng) PIPER, Sharn Robert KADURA, Anya DO, David

Parent Representatives votes: BOKUNIEWICZ, Ilona 151 BRABANT, Warren 163 FARMER, Leanne 131 GUINAN, Dianne 123 NELSON, Maurice 119 RAUKARA, Kane 122 SMITH, David 129 ZHI-SHENG, Stuart 130 Invalid votes: 2 I hereby declare the following duly elected: Ilona Bokuniewicz, Warren Brabant, Leanne Farmer, David Smith, Stuart Zhi-Sheng Staff Representative votes: AL-RUBAIE, Joanne 32 KEVERN, Amara 16 I hereby declare Joanne Al-Rubaie duly elected Margaret Littlejohn Returning Officer MP267250-V2

INVALID VOTES

MP266913-V2

Signed Carol MacGillivray, Returning Oﬃcer

MP267187-V2

Board of Trustees Election

Wayne Jamieson Returning Officer Pigeon Mountain School PS269094

Declaration of Parent and Staff Election Results

advertising proof

Parent representative votes: Roger Gribble 181 Lisa Ransom 109 Michele Heywood 126 Miles Stratford 183 Invalid Votes 21 job:

MP268640

2019 SCHOOL TRUSTEES’ ELECTION DECLARATION OF RESULTS: Parent Representative Votes: Albrey, Lauren 130 Bridge, Elaine 109 Goodman, Murray 122 Hill, Jeanne 112 Larsen, Garry 162 Lister, Andrew 51 Marshall, Ian 96 Prasad, Rohit 77 Tupu Tuia, Meni 92 Twyman, Mark 132 Invalid Votes 11 I hereby declare the following duly elected: Garry Larsen, Mark Twyman, Lauren Albrey, Murray Goodman, Jeanne Hill. The new Board of Trustees will take office with immediate effect, Friday 14 June 2019. Signed: Jim Rodgerson Returning Officer MP268644

Parent representative votes: Gavin Coad 53 Peter Masaryk 53 Abigail Evans 41 Meike Engelmann 47 James Townsend 32 Jessica Sturgess 32 Invalid votes 4 Winidu Kannangara 29 I hereby declare the following duly elected: Peter Masaryk, Gavin Coad, Meike Engelmann, Abigail Evans, James Townsend (tie broken by lot) Staff Representative: Lorraine Ross Bishop’s Representatives: Fr Sherwin Lapaan, Mr Jose Gutierrez, Mr Martin Ryan, Mrs Nazley Ernstzen Kerrie Hunt - Returning Officer

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ ELECTION 2019 PARENT REPRESENTATIVES VOTES Name Votes Name 86 50 169 129 19 122

67 55 124 174

2019

Staff Election Results:

run date At the closeposition of nominations, assort there wascost only (excl gst)

publication

Signed: Kathy Heaton-Brown Returning Officer

CHAN, Jack 132 COLEMAN, Daniel 45 DINNEEN, Jared 86 DOEG, Michael 74 EGAN, Chessie 41 JANSEN VAN VUUREN, Henny 55 MCHARDY, Nicole 83 MORAN, Stephen 52 PULLEY, Christian 39 VAN SCHALKWYK, Alistair 76 Invalid Votes 8 I hereby declare the following duly elected: Jack Chan, Jared Dinneen, Michael Doeg, Nicole McHardy, Alistair van Schalkwyk

format:

one valid nomination received, I herby declare

Thur Marie 20 June Todd duly elected.

MP267739-V2

Declaration of parent anD staff election results

Parent Representatives: Huang, Wayne 131 Leef, Tuhi 180 Long, Kylee 181 Muir, Anna 162 Withers, Neil 166 Yang, Audrey 166 Invalid Votes 4 ***Voting Papers Distributed: 722. Returned: 250. Percentage Voted: 34.6% I hereby declare the following duly elected: Kylee Long, Tuhi Leef, Neil Wither, Audrey Yang, Anna Muir Staff Representatives: Trembath, Stephanie – Unopposed and duly elected Jenni Gibbens Returning Officer

MP267161-V2

Board of Trustees Election

Declaration of Parent and Staff Election Results

Bannister, Adam Msiska, Kate Bigwood, Kelly Sagato-Brown, Palatina Brown, Richard Schmidt, Philip

Angela Fulljames Kerry Vaughan Richard Tosh Josephine Kinsella

Staff representative: At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid Howick & Pakuranga Times nomination received, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Sharon King

Learning for life

Declaration of Parent and Staff Election Results

MP267632-V2

Parent representative votes: Chiang, Henry 93 Haxton, Diana 111 Liu, Yang 74 Lowe, Grant 100 Shao, Nick 22 Turner, Kieran 96 Weir, Claudette 90 Invalid Votes 10 I hereby declare the following duly elected: Henry Chiang, Diana Haxton, Grant Lowe, Kieran Turner, Claudette Weir Staff representative votes: Crompton, Carole 20 Rist, Debbie 2 Wilson, Marlies 8 Invalid Votes 1 I hereby declare Carole Crompton duly elected.

DECLARATION OF PARENT AND STAFF ELECTION RESULTS

Ginny Gartland Returning Officer

$158.00 MP267100-V2

SUNNYHILLS SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION jUNE 2019

St Mark’s School Board of Trustees’ Election

Declaration of Parent and Staff Election Results

I therefore declare the following duly elected: Brian Chan, Mark Eades, Gloria yaping Gao, Iley Joblin, Andrew Palmer and Richard Spong.

Board of Trustees Election

sizGribble, e: 10Michele Roger x 2 Heywood, Josephine Kinsella, Miles Stratford

At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Michelle Hewlett

89 51 33 33 24 5

Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ Date:____________________________ Parent representatives votes:

I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Staﬀ representative

Votes 153 143 135 130 128 126

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION

Bucklands Beach Primary School

Julie Bayer Returning Officer

Parent Representatives EADES, Mark PALMER, Andrew GAO, Gloria yaping SPONG, Richard CHAN, Brian JOBLIN, Iley

SANCTA MARIA COLLEGE Board of Trustee Elections : 2019 Declaration of Parent and Staff Election Results

CCH010114

I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Staff Representative votes: Sue Kandasamy 21 Vanessa Roscoe 12 I hereby declare the following duly elected: Signed Kristina Mahoney Returning Officer

DECLARATION OF PARENT REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION RESULTS

HOWICK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

DECLARATION OF PARENT AND STAFF ELECTION RESULTS Parent Representative votes: Fiona Bailey 52 Matt Franetovic 63 Rachel Makata 81 Stela Relf 45 Matt Robertson 71 Jonathan Scanlan 18 Rikki Solomon 45 Alex Winter 59 Invalid Votes 12 I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Sue Kandasamy

Board of Trustees Election 2019 For 6 Parent Representatives

Votes

Fletcher, Jason Troughear, Nicola Jones, Brett Turinsky, Michael Maclean, Jacqui

109 142 91 78 126

I hereby declare the following duly elected: Kelly Bigwood Palatina Sagato-Brown Jason Fletcher Philip Schmidt Jacqui Maclean Nicola Troughear

Declaration of Parent and Staff Election Results PareNt rePreseNtatIVes Votes Name Votes Name Alley, Wilson Dalton, Tracey-Lee Musham, Karen Walmsley, Kerry

101 96 56 56

Wellm, Stuart Yi, Woojin Lena Invalid Votes

Votes 68 8 28

I hereby declare the following duly elected: Wilson Alley Tracey-Lee Dalton Staff representative: At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received, I hereby declare the following duly elected:

I hereby declare Staff Representative duly elected: Brian Payne

DY269024

signed Hayley russell Returning Officer

At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: NAmes: David Johnson Kerry Budd matthew Cooke Signed: Graeme Brown Returning Officer mP268800

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION DECLARATION OF PARENT AND STAFF ELECTION RESULTS

Parent respresentatives’ votes: Mr John Fale 46 Mrs Sharon Gerber 36 Mrs Anne Howell 27 Mr Jonathan Scanlan 38 Mrs Liz Watene 45 Mrs Jennie Valgre 40 Invalid Votes 1 I hereby declare the following duly elected: Mr John Fale, Mrs Sharon Gerber, Mr Jonathan Scanlan, Mrs Liz Watene, Mrs Jennie Valgre Staff representative only nominee: Mrs Kerryn Dawson I hereby declare Mrs Kerryn Dawson duly elected.

Sonya Koshy

Signed S Gorman Returning Officer

Botany Downs Primary school BoarD of trustees election Declaration of Parent election results

DY269019

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

Mrs S Wolfgram Returning Officer

MP267128-V2

CLASSIFIEDS

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SITUATIONS VACANT

cook

CD258593

Teacher Aide – Learning Support

Monday to Friday – Term time only Hours of Work – Negotiable Commencing 22 July 2019 (or by negotiation) Are you an energetic, self starter with good English communication skills, that enjoys working with children?

Please apply in writing including a covering letter and your CV and send to Angela Pukeiti – Office Manager by email: angelap@chapeldowns.school.nz Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 12 July 2019

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Latitude Homes, an East Auckland based building company is looking for a part time Office Administrator to work from 9am – 3pm Monday to Thursday. The role requires: • Good attention to detail, good work ethic and someone who is fully competent in Microsoft, Excel and Word programs. • You will be involved in general office duties, processing of paperwork and liaising with clients and sub-contractors. If you want to find out more about the role or are interested in applying, please email your CV to: todd@latitudehomes.co.nz PS269009

Saint Kentigern College Saint Kentigern is a leader among independent schools in Australasia, providing a future-focused, values-based, independent, Presbyterian education for students from 3 to 18 years old, in four schools, on three campuses across Auckland. We are seeking an experienced Physics and General Science Technician to join our friendly Science Team at Saint Kentigern College. The position is for 40 hours a week during term time only and is for a Term 3 start. We are looking for someone who: • is a team player • has can do attitude • shows initiative • has good computer skills The position will have a strong Health and Safety focus, so experience in that ﬁeld within a science-based environment will be an advantage, along with general experience in previous science-based roles.

Visit www.saintkentigern.com for more information about Saint Kentigern. DY269129

Pakuranga Montessori Learning Centre reserves the right to clarify the contents of this advertisement

WANTED TO BUY ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East. Ph Rob 0275 143 500

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

BREAST CARE ESSENTIALS Fitting Service

We sell:

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

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

Open 6 Days

0800 677 467 Pick Up Service Available

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For women after Full/Partial Mastectomy, Lumpectomy and Reconstruction. Breast Care Bras, Prostheses and Swimwear from the Anita, Amoena and Trulife ranges designed with comfort in mind. Our private Boutique fitting rooms based in Epsom and Manukau have easy access and parking. Fittings by appointment. Mobile home fittings on request. “Ministry of Health” funding available. Ph Susan Doig 536 4220, ph/txt 0274 519 285 breastcare.essentials@gmail.com www.breastcareessentials.co.nz

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WANTED TO BUY

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

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

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! 0800 677 467 09 576 1507

Pick Up Service Available

PROFESSIONALS

Senior Storeman

If you are tired of your daily commute in Auckland traffic Fluid Fittings and Steels, a New Zealand owned company established 32 years ago, are seeking a fit and capable person to run our steel store located in Pakuranga. The main focus of the position is the processing of daily customer orders, which involves the cutting and packaging of steels to fulfil these orders. Additional duties include directing the junior storeman, the receipting of stock, stock taking, packaging stock transfers for our Christchurch branch, ordering consumables and keeping the store tidy. A fork lift licence although not necessary (we can train) would be an advantage. Please email your CV to mark@fluidfittings.co.nz DY269140

OPEN MORNING Saturday 3 August 2019 9:00am – 12noon

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

Mr M Williams, Principal

SITUATIONS VACANT

Dental Receptionist/ pRactice aDministRatoR Pakuranga

SCHOOL NURSE

Ormiston Senior College, situated in Flat Bush, SouthEast Auckland, has students from Years 11 – 13. It is a fast growing school with just under 700 students. Position: Part time 20 hours per week, term time only. We seek an experienced registered nurse with an interest in Youth Health who: • can deliver nursing care for students, staff and visitors • is trained in First Aid and has ability to be first responder to campus medical emergencies • holds a current New Zealand practicing certificate • can provide health education and health promotion to students and families • is culturally aware and able to work cross-culturally • is a team player and can work closely with counselling staff • can develop professional relationships with key primary healthcare providers, community and social agencies • is committed to ongoing professional development • will commit to be involved with the Auckland Schools Nursing Group as a means of support • is computer literate and is able to keep accurate and confidential records • holds a current full driver’s license Please apply in writing including your CV and a covering letter to principal’s PA: Lynnette Greeff at lgreeff@ormiston.school.nz Applications close 12 noon on Friday 28 June. Immediate start. DE269083

Experienced friendly receptionist required who will accept responsibility to competently manage a range of administrative tasks in our 3 dentist / 4 hygienist practice. You will be efficient, organised, proactive and able to think on your feet. Great people skills, computer skills, initiative, a strong work ethic with an ability to learn are necessary.

Please email CV to Peter at psmith@frasersmithlowe.co.nz

Parents of prospective students and their families, and members of the public, are warmly invited to visit our school on OPEN MORNING to see our campus, view displays and meet staﬀ and students. The Reception oﬃce will be open during this time to accept enrolments. DY269058

AGM & Public Meeting Councillor Paul Young (Pakuranga) Councillor Sharon Stewart (Howick) Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga Mathew Brajkovich (Cockle Bay Residents & Ratepayers Assn)

Friday, 28 June 2019 St Andrews Church 11 Vincent Street, Howick

SCHOOL NURSE

We are looking to employ an experienced School Nurse with sole charge responsibilities. This is a permanent position for 27.5 hours per week, secondary school term time only.

Please refer to our website for further information www.pakuranga.school.nz/ employment/

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

9.30-10.00am Refreshments 10.00-10.35am – Annual General Meeting 10.35-10.50am – Paul Young 10.50-11.05am – Sharon Stewart 11.05-11.45am – Simeon Brown 11.45–11.55am – Mathew Brajkovich

All Welcome!

Grey Power Howick Pakuranga & Districts Association Inc PO Box 38-281, Howick, Auckland 2145

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Applications are to be made online via our Current Vacancies page on our website www.saintkentigern.com Applications close Friday 28 June 2019.

TEACHER-AIDE wanted who is happy to interact with children, avail frm 7:30am to 5:30pm, contact 021-378878 or email pmontessori2014@gmail.com

9 Ben Lomond Cres DE268848-V2

71 Udys Road, Pakuranga (behind St Peter’s Anglican Church) Phone: 09 213 1866 - 021 710 065 Email: pmontessori2014@gmail.com

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Science Technician

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

"Children are confident, explore freely and are trusting of adults and helpful towards other children. They play and learn at a relaxed pace in a calm, supportive environment.. The centre is well resourced with Montessori activities. Teachers interact with children with respect and courtesy valuing children’s cultural backgrounds, are inclusive, and prepare the environment to meet children's learning needs..." ERO Report Oct 2016

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Applications close: 29th June 2019 Email Raewyn.Openshaw@elim.school.nz for application forms.

Part Time – Monday to Thursday

Small Howick based shop

FOR SALE Permanent Full Time English with Social Studies Y7-10 Teaching Vacancy We are looking for well-trained enthusiastic highly focused applicants, who are passionate about making a significant difference in teaching and learning in our middle years’ team. BTs are welcome to apply, or existing teachers who will bring highly successful experience from either a primary or secondary background. This is a superb opportunity to work in a high performing school with future leadership and other year levels available in due course. Ideally you will be an English specialist with Social Studies and other supporting subjects. The successful applicant will work in a brand new highly collaborative ILE environment of innovative character-based, future focused education. All applicants must authentically fully support our Special Character.

• Fun, nurturing, Montessori inspired learning environment • NZ qualified and experienced Teachers • Open Hours: Full year, Monday to Friday 7.30am-5.30pm • Specially designed programme to cater for varied learning needs • Full time (2 & over) and sessions (2-3yrs old only) for 2-6yr olds • Morning tea, afternoon tea and late afternoon snack provided • 20 hour ECE subsidy available

ENGLISH Teacher wanted after school and weekends, working with primary school children, contact 021-378878 or email summerwei1976@hotmail.com

Panelbeater Required

Currently we have a position available for a hydraulic fitter in East Tamaki factory. Trade certificates are required. This is a permanent position at Dana Brevini a well established power transmission and hydraulics company in East Tamaki. Competitive package based on length of year’s experience. Is this you? Please send CV/application to info@brevini.co.nz

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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

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Working with a range of ages and ethnicities, the successful applicant must have: – good initiative and ‘can do’ attitude – high level of empathy and patience – good problem solving skills – ability to work autonomously as well as a team player to support classroom teachers – excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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We are seeking a suitable Teacher Aide to support student learning. Previous experience or training is preferable, however not a prerequisite for this position.

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

support person

3 days per week approx 24 hours per week, with potential to expand to 5 days. We are looking for an energetic, motivated, enthusiastic individual, with a great attitude and life skills to work with young adults aged 18 to 30 years with very high and complex needs. Some personal cares will be required. Supporting our clients to achieve their goals and to achieve a full and rewarding life in our community. Please send CV to Deearna@lifekidz.org.nz

For a small rest home. Will need to work Saturday to Sunday 8am-1pm. Relative work experience will be preferred. Phone 532 9502 or 021 701 981 fenciblemanor2015@ gmail.com

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FREE SESSIO FOR 3-6 NS

Part Time

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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.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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Premiers fall to Riﬂes Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s Premiers succumbed to a fired up Rifles side, going down 41-17 on Saturday.

RESULTS:

Access Solutions Pakuranga Premiers 17 – 41 College Rifles Try’s: Rhys Gorrie x 1, Tyburg Mauafua x 1 and George Taina x 1 Conversions: Hawaii Ahokovi x 1 Halftime 24 – 7 Marie Raos Premier Development 44 – 14 Waitakere Try’s: Tiaan Brownless x 2, Raymond Vunipola x 1, Ilaisa Uasike x 1, Christopher Neville-Downer x 1, Akuhino Smalley x 1, Paulo Samate x 1, Mitchell Hewitson x 1 Conversions: Phill Murray x 2 Halftime: 22-7 Safari Group U20’s 51-14 Manuaku Try’s: Leander Du Plessis x 2, Cameron Finefuifiaki x 1, Brodie Jennings x 1, Jacob Olsen x 1, Carter Hackett x 1, Daniel Pennell x 1 and Tyler Casey x 1 Conversions: Harry Valk x 4 Penalties: Harry Valk x 1 Half time 14-7 Greenstuff Presidents 5 – 0 Ponsonby Try: Mark Dickison Halftime: 5-0 PIC U85kg had a bye this weekend

Plucky Chiefs scrape in H

aving scraped into the Super Rugby last eight playoffs in seventh spot, the Chiefs once again showed the courage that has characterised their game. Written off before they shocked the defending champion Crusaders in Suva after conceding the first 20 points, the Chiefs completed their last qualifying game in a blaze of glory with their dazzling 59-8 away win against the Rebels. With halfback Brad Weber and midfield star Anton Lienert-Brown leading the way for most of the season, flanker Sam Cane’s late comeback from a broken neck provided the inspiration needed to clinch qualification, as did Brodie Retallick’s recent return from injury. Cane didn’t flinch in putting his neck and the rest of his body in places angels fear to tread. He’s a tough, brave bloke who doesn’t intend to gift dynamic Ardie Savea his No 7 All Black jersey without a fight. The speedy Weber deserves to go to the World Cup as the third halfback behind Aaron Smith and PJ Perenara and it continues to surprise me that the choir who continue to sing Sonny Bill Williams’ praises rarely mention Lienert-Brown. Sure, Sonny Bill did well in his comeback 29-24 loss to the Hurricanes but he also muffed his first two offloads. Lienert-Brown’s may not be as spectacular but they’re always accurate and there are no discernible weaknesses in his game. At 37, Ma’a Nonu has been a rock for the Blues and not the sort of rock that saw them sink to 12th on the table. He gave his best but no longer has the speed to justify a return to the All Blacks. Losing their last game 29-24 to a second string Hurricanes starting line-up after leading 24-5 at halftime pretty much

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The Chiefs had a poor start to the season but have managed to earn a place in the top 8.

repeats all you need to know about the Blues. They’ve improved but they continue to find more ways to lose than win. Just as the Chiefs snatched a qualifying spot at the last grasp, so did the Highlanders in claiming the final eighth spot with their 49-12 trouncing of the dreadful Waratahs. That lifted New Zealand’s playoff representation to four when not so long ago it looked as though it would be limited to two. Argentina have one, the much improved third placed Jaguares, who won 11 of 16 games and will pose a danger hosting the Chiefs this weekend. Meanwhile the Crusaders should win on home turf against a Highlanders side that has welcomed back Waisake Naholo and could start Ben Smith after his long injury break. The Hurricanes should beat the Bulls who thrashed the Lions 48-27 last start while the Brumbies will seek to remain as Australia’s only representative when they host the Sharks. Meanwhile it’s nice to see Benji Marshall overjoyed with his recall to the Kiwis

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rugby league team after his absence over the past few years. A passionate New Zealander who takes great pride in wearing the Kiwi jersey, he gets his chance as Shaun Johnson’s halves partner following injury to Kodi Nikorima. However beware of a strong Tongan team who, before a vast crowd of vocal supporters, will be eager to repeat their World Cup win against the Kiwis. ■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author.

Agnew’s Angle

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Church SERVICES

PAKURANGA COLLEGE Enrolment Procedures for 2020

Year 9 Enrolment Packs will be available through contributing Intermediate Schools or from the College Reception from Friday 28 June 2019.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

In-Zone enrolments will be by post or hand delivered to the Reception Office (open 8:00am till 4:00pm) with a closing date of Friday 23 August 2019.

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

Out-of-Zone applications must be lodged at the Reception Office by 4:00pm on Wednesday 4 September 2019. If required, a ballot will take place on Wednesday 11 September 2019. There will be NO places offered for Out-of-Zone Year 10-13 enrolments for 2020.

You are Welcome to join us at CLC H8A071-V2

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on Sundays @ 10am

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

Start creating a better tomorrow, today!

Enrolment Scheme – Home Zone

Commencing at the coast, travel east along the centre of A Tai Road and along the centre of Pigeon Mountain Road (Compass Point Way included) as far as Himalaya Drive (included). Head east along the northern boundary of Pigeon Mountain to Gills Road. Continue along Gills Road before heading south east along Bleakhouse Road (excluded). Turn south along Ridge Road (53, 60 and above included) and continue south along Botany Road. Head west along the centre of Ti Rakau Drive until meeting the Ti Rakau Culvert, head north west along the creek to join Pakuranga Road, head south west along Pakuranga Road until Johns Lane (267 included), then along the centre of Pakuranga Road until St Kentigern College. Head west along the northern boundary of St Kentigern College before heading north along the coast to the starting point. If places are available the following students may be accepted, with places offered in the following order of priority: First Priority Will be given to students who have been accepted for enrolment in the Pegasus Unit, a special programme run by the school and approved by the Secretary for Education. Second Priority Will be given to siblings of current students. Third Priority Will be given to siblings of former students. Fourth Priority Will be given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school. Fifth Priority Will be given to any applicant who is a child of an employee or board member of the Pakuranga College Board of Trustees. Sixth Priority Will be given to all other applicants. If there are more applicants in the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth priority groups than there are places available, selection within the priority group will be by a ballot conducted in accordance with instructions issued by the Secretary under Section 11 G (1) of the Education Act 1989.

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

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

37 Whitford-Maraetai Rd, Ph 272 4484

Sunday Service: 9.30am

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Howick Presbyterian Church

St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz Sunday, June 23 9.30am Family Worship with King’s Kids Thursday, June 27 10am Morning Worship Phone 535-4403

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Students living outside the Defined Home Zone

Looking for a church home?

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

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

Many cultures, one community.

OPEN MORNING Saturday 3 August 2019 – 9:00am to 12 Noon

Sunday Service — Children’s & Youth programme available*

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

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Parents of prospective students and their families, and members of the public, are warmly invited to visit our school on Open Morning to see our campus, view displays and meet staff and students.

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