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Petition to save east Auckland bus routes By THERESE HENKIN Commuters are struggling and more frustrated than ever as Auckland Transport’s new Eastern bus network proves it’s not faster and more convenient for everyone. One local commuter Khorshed Tarapore launched a petition calling for AT to reverse changes made to the east Auckland bus network and bring back a number of old bus routes. The petition has amassed almost 1500 signatures and hundreds of comments of support. The university student says since the new bus changes were introduced on December 10, 2017, her commute into the city is significantly longer and more difficult. ➤ Turn to Page 3

Khorshed Tarapore has launched a petition to show Auckland Transport how many people are disadvantaged by AT’s new network in east Auckland. Times photo Wayne Martin

Fraudster escapes jail entered into a settlement with Mr Bull and the IRD,” Judge Thomas said. The two separate settlements totalled $760,000. “This is deliberate dishonest behaviour and that is what you have pleaded guilty to,” Ultimately Mrs Dyson had been left in control of the records and the payments and had access to everything needed to control both. “Between 2006 and 2014 when the company was wound up, you illegitimately used company funds to pay your own personal costs,” the judge said. “There was certainly a period of several years where you simply, dishonestly took money from the

company to pay your own personal costs. Often that would be accompanied with deliberately putting false entries in the system to cover up what you had done.” Mrs Dyson was lucky to escape jail. In his sentencing deliberations, Judge Thomas set a starting point of two years’ imprisonment. He acknowledged she had no previous convictions and had paid a significant settlement. Meanwhile Christine Bull said the company split because her husband realised “something was happening and they started pushing him away”. Since the discovery they have been dealing with the fallout from the deception.

“Time is priceless because it cannot be replaced,” Mr Bull said. “All because of their greed, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time in the last few years dealing with everything. “(There’s been) the sleepless nights, the whole trust breakdown which will forever have me doubting people’s true intentions, which is a crying shame.” Mrs Dyson was the only one charged. “Now the record will be set straight and their true characters known,” Mr Bull says. A prosecution – and mediation has taken around four years. “It’s sad really – that’s the arrogance of them...never again.”

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ony Bull had been mates with Paul Dyson for five decades. They’d been at Owairoa Primary School in Howick together and eventually became electrical contracting business partners, working together at Dyson and Bull for 30 years. And Paul’s wife Barbara was a part of the close-knit team. Tony and his wife Christine even went on holidays with the Dysons. There was a bond, a very strong friendship. So when hundreds of thousands of dollars could not properly be accounted for, Mr Bull felt betrayed. Barbara Dyson was sentenced

this year in the Auckland District Court to eight months’ home detention for stealing $68,000 from the company. In the end, the misuse of funds over many years ended with the company Dyson & Bull collapsing. Judge EM Thomas in his judgment of February 16 alluded to a “background of obviously a lot more that went on with extremely serious consequences for the company. Not just for the company. For Mr Bull, and also for you and your husband”. Mrs Dyson had already paid Mr Bull $460,000 following mediation. “It was ony then that your activities in relation to these transactions and others was discovered and you

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ne of our very own is heading to Tokyo to represent New Zealand on the international stage. After three months of intense rehearsals and charity work, Natasha Unkovich took the stage at the Miss World NZ pageant on Saturday night for an outstanding performance. Miss Unkovich, who placed second overall in the pageant, was also crowned Miss International NZ, and will head to Japan this November to take part in the Tokyo-based beauty pageant, Miss International. The Buckland’s Beach Intermediate teacher was also awarded ‘best in interview’, ‘best in talent, ‘top model’, ‘best attendance’ and the ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ award. She was applauded for having raised the most money, more than $15,000, for the charity Annie’s Lifeline which works to give tertiary scholarships to those suffering from mental illness. “It was so incredible to be able to showcase all of our work to all of

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Howick Little Theatre’s latest production has it all – a thrilling storyline, strong characters, strong actors and a brilliant set. I was certainly on the edge of my seat during Sunday’s matinee performance of The House By The Lake, directed by Andrew Gordon. Set in the 1950s, the play follows a professionally discredited doctor (Hamish Stevens) and his sister (Bess Brookes) who plan to eliminate their half brother, Colin (Andrew Johnson), the cause of their present poverty and misery, and start life again in another country. However, of course it all goes wrong when Colin’s unhappy wife (Julie Gunn) is also prompted to murder him, so when his body is found beneath the broken ice of the lake, it’s not easy to know who is responsible. While I’m full of praise for the entire cast, I was particularly impressed by Natasha Keene in the role of Janet Holt. Keene began with a strong stage presence and maintained it throughout the play. I enjoyed watching her character develop throughout the story and truly came to feel pity for the situation she found herself in. However where there is good, there is evil and Andrew Johnson delivered perfectly in the role of Colin as the villain of the play. Another character highlight included the role of Nurse Thomson, played by Lynette Murray-Roundtree. While the role was small, she perfectly portrayed the feisty character and added spots of humour to some intense scenes. I must also mention the set, designed by David Gifford, which made me feel as if I was right there in the living room of the lakeside house. I also particularly enjoyed the use of the lake background scenery visible through the glass doors which added to the feeling of being right there with the characters. Lighting can add and detract so much to and from a play – and in this case, it added a whole lot of tense atmosphere. While the spotlight shone on Janet in the final act, I’m sure I was not alone holding my breath and sitting tensely in the audience. I highly recommend heading down to Howick Little Theatre and seeing The House By The Lake for yourself. You’ll gasp and you’ll laugh as you follow the twists and turns of the Holt family drama – and you’ll love every moment. ■■ The House By The Lake is showing at Howick Little Theatre until May 26 at 8pm. Matinee May 13, 2pm. Tickets available from iticket.co.nz

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and she often finds herself having to wait for a connecting bus because the bus is too full of passengers or running late. Tarapore says Cockle Bay has been completely left out of what was previously one of the most popular bus routes - the 550. While she does have the option of catching a bus from Howick to her home on Pah Road, she says this bus only runs every hour during non-peak times meaning it rarely fits in with her bus schedule. Tarapore reached out to her

its unacceptable,” she says. Tarapore said she decided to start the petition after seeing how “ignorant” AT was at the public meeting. “They just kept saying bus usage had increased, and weren’t listening to the people who were now having to walk 20-40 minutes to their nearest bus stop, or transferring buses multiple times, or simply choosing to drive rather than deal with public transport,” she says. “I hope this petition shows just how many east Aucklanders from basically every area are being disadvantaged.” Tarapore says she hopes AT will reinstate the 550 bus route from Cockle Bay to Britomart and the

552 bus route from Bucklands Beach to Britomart. AT spokesperson James Ireland says the new bus network will undergo a routine review in June or July of this year, six months after it was introduced, but says it’s unlikely to result in whole routes being reinstated. “The new network is designed with more frequent, shorter services that provide better links to rapid transport such as trains, busways and ferries which are unencumbered by regular traffic,” he says. “It’s more likely that any changes made will be tweaks to the timetables rather than changing whole bus routes.”

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given time I was covered with at least 20 of them,” he laughs. And while he finds it quite weird to watch himself on the popular show being currently screened on TVNZ 2, Sunday 7pm, he says that his mum is very proud of him-and that’s what matters. Fellow castaway, Whitford resi-

Save east Auckland bus routes ➤ From Page 1 Where previously Tarapore caught a bus direct from her home in Pah Road, Cockle Bay into the city, her commute is now two hours long including a 20 minute walk to the bus stop and one bus transfer. “They have taken something that was so convenient and turned it into something that is inconvenient and difficult, and then AT tell me the new network is more successful,” she says. The university student says the bus connections are unreliable

dent Matt also finds it strange to see himself on the show. “So much has happened. What you see is only a part of it. There are so many small conversations that lead up to the big conversation that you see on television.” A big fan of Survivor, Matt applied for the reality show whilst

overseas. “I used to be an aircraft engineer with Air New Zealand and then decided to take three years off to backpack with my girlfriend all over Europe. “I sent an application from Croatia but when I didn’t hear from them, I started looking for a job. “It was on the same day that I got a letter from Rocket Lab saying I got the job and a letter from Survivor New Zealand saying I was shortlisted,” says the 25-year-old. About the biggest take-away from his experience on the show he says, “I learnt to trust my gut feeling. Also how important my family is to me. I really missed them.” Talking about his best mate he says he could see how exhausted Dave was. “He was tired and not being able to eat, took its toll on him and I could see it in his face.” And whilst he felt sorry, he knew that the game is all about strategy which makes it interesting for viewers.

local MP Simeon Brown, who recently held a public meeting where locals could speak directly with AT about transport concerns in east Auckland. The meeting had a turnout of around 200 local residents, many of whom expressed dissatisfaction with the new bus timetables and routes. A Half Moon Bay resident who didn’t want to be named says she now has to take three buses to get into Auckland City. “I think Bucklands Beach, Half Moon Bay and Howick have completely fallen off AT’s map and

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“We had absolutely no idea till we got there,” says Dave, a clinical pharmacist whose girlfriend pushed him to apply for the world’s toughest game which was shot on an unforgiving island in Thailand. “Of course there is a possibility that you would know someone in our small ole’ New Zealand but you certainly don’t expect to meet your best mate there. It could be the reason why Matt didn’t choose me for his tribe,” he says as an afterthought. While it was hard on Dave to lose the first few challenges, the toughest part of being in Survivor NZ were the hunger pangs, says the 26-year-old. About the cut-throat psychological warfare, he says, “It was tough mentally with the environment being quite vicious. It’s quite bizarre.” Being attacked by mosquitoes was another challenge the rugby league player faced. “The mosquitoes were industrial size and at any

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for, they won’t send you home with something that doesn’t perfectly serve your interests. A key service is sourcing specific books for customers, including second hand books which might be out of print. “We want to know that we have done everything we can to pair the right book with the right person.” But you’d be hard-pressed to walk into Poppies and not find something wonderful to take home. And if you are looking for advice, there’s certainly no better person to talk to than Tony. He reads a couple books a week, and if he hasn’t read a particular book you can trust he’s read dozens of reviews to give you an honest

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akuranga College student Samuel Chen has won the prestigious Premier Award as well as the top award in calculus, at Parliament. Chen, the College’s 2017 Dux and a student representative on the college’s Board of Trustees, was awarded a University of Auckland Top Achievers Scholarship, the University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship, and the University of Canterbury Top Scholars Award. The total value of the scholarships is $70,000. Among his other outstanding achievements, he also won the Pegasus Award and the Rae Memorial Prize. “I’m incredibly thankful to Pakuranga College for providing a great environment for me to develop as a person – not only in academics, but also growth in leadership and confidence. I am also very grateful to my parents for always having my back,” Samuel says. About meeting Prime Minister Ardern at the May2 event he says: “Seeing the Prime Minster attending the awards ceremony made me realise what a big deal this was. It hadn’t sunk in ...until then.” “The best part for me was just before the ceremony where we got an opportunity to mingle. I

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David Carter: ‘You’ve just got to suck it up’ By FARIDA MASTER He’s a good mechanic. The last time seasoned politician and former Speaker of the House David Carter visited east Auckland he not only campaigned for the then aspiring National Party candidate for Pakuranga Simeon Brown but also fixed his wife Rebecca’s car which had broken down. “Well, I am a farmer at heart. I should know how to fix things,” Mr Carter told a SuperBlues (60+ National at heart) meeting hosted by Pakuranga MP Mr Brown. The senior politician with a passion for agriculture touched on a range of topics including the time the government got rid of supplementary income and tax support for the farming community, which ironically contributed towards New Zealand lamb being a premium product all over the world. “Prior to that New Zealand meat was underpriced but the shift helped the farming community to relook at the way they worked and reposition lamb in the export market,” said Mr Carter who hails from a family involved in politics for many decades. His late father Maurice Carter was city councillor of Christchurch for 33 years and deputy mayor for another six. For someone who loved his job as Minister of Agriculture, Biosecurity and Forestry, Mr Carter admits he was taken

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and had to even ask his former boss Mr Key to leave the chamber. “He was all wound up at question time and a bit of it was deliberate, I suspect. “Mr Key was being quite abusive. So I had to make a call. It is important to have discipline. When the speaker rises to his feet, everyone’s microphones get cut off. “I think that was the time the Labour Party finally saw me as being fair and giving every member of the Parliament a fair go,” said Mr Carter When asked if it is difficult to watch his successor perform in a very different style and how he copes with the inconsistency of decisions, he said: “You just got to suck it up.”

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Unnecessary raid on our wallets

he Auckland Council has now voted to open their final stage of consultation on the proposed Regional Fuel Tax for Auckland. If this is passed it will mean that Aucklanders will be paying up to 25 cents more per litre of petrol because of planned increases in the national fuel tax as well. This is an unnecessary raid on Aucklanders wallets I’m calling for Aucklanders to push back against this proposal by emailing: akhaveyoursay@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz by 14 May with their reasons for opposition. National has always said the Auckland Council should tighten its own belt before asking Aucklanders to pay more tax and there is plenty of room to find savings. Auckland Council’s spending has risen by about $800 million over the past four years, their staffing budget alone has risen by 23 per cent. If Mayor Goff delivered on his

pledge to find savings of between three and six percent, he could have found the same money the tax would raise. The regional fuel tax is projected to bring in about $150 million, this equals only a four percent reduction in spending by Auckland Council. The Council needs to deliver on its promises instead of taxing hardworking Aucklanders. National has a plan to fund Auckland’s transport needs without needing new taxes. We would build on the record $32 billion invested into transport and infrastructure in Budget 2017 to help fund key infrastructure projects. We were already progressing projects like the City Rail Link, the East-West-Link, Mill Road, Penlink, the Northern Busway extension, and improvements to the Western Ring Route and we would have funded the full Mill Road upgrade as a state highway, reducing the burden on Auckland

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MP for Botany ratepayers by $500 million and freeing up that funding for other local projects. The major difference we have is that we believe that the planned multi-billion dollar tram-set to the Airport is expensive and unnecessary at this time. We would have used that funding to help support more cost-effective projects across Auckland. Auckland doesn’t need more taxes to get moving, it needs a government focused on delivering major projects to allow people to get around their communities and to work easier. If you agree, I urge you to submit against this unnecessary tax by emailing akhaveyoursay@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz ■ Jami- Lee Ross is MP for Botany

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By KELLY TEED Take a step back to the last days of the Vietnam War this week as one of the world’s most beloved musicals, Miss Saigon, comes to life on the stage of Macleans College. Follow the story of 17-year-old Kim (Jackie Liu), as she is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer (Hamish Regan). There she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris (Diego Santos), only to be torn apart by the fall of Saigon. With a cast of 40 and a number of comprehensive costume changes, along with a live orchestra there’s no doubt it will be a truly magical masterpiece. It’s a performance of epic proportions and the cast is aware of the scale of the piece but they’re more confident than ever that they can pull it off. Rehearsals have been underway since the beginning of February, but the cast received script material in November last year and have been hard at work in their own time since then. Diego says as actors, they’ve needed to take a mature approach to the play. “It’s different from other plays because this is such an epic piece [and] most of the events are inspired

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Have a beautiful Mother’s Day

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ove it. Hate it. Mother’s Day in New Zealand is here to stay. Precisely when we chose to celebrate in Aotearoa is hard to pin down. Naturally, its origins are in the United States in the early 20th Century. The holiday this year falls on Sunday May 13 in NZ and, as Wikipedia so eloquently puts it, honours the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day, thanks to History. com, was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official US. holiday in 1914. Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialisation and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar, according to the history website. It is here. It’s intentions are honourable so why not celebrate mums (yes, they should be celebrated every single day)? What is wrong with making mum breakfast in bed? How can it be anything but beautiful to see little Jimmy’s face light up when Mother tucks into some mangled pancakes and uber-scrambled eggs with a cup of tea?

Chocolates as a chaser? Um heck yes. Do you want random quotes with that? Again, say yes. Jimmy’s sister could read them out as mum picked the shell fragments from her brekky. These are free courtesy of the Google monster (wisdom quotes).

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■■ All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. – Charles Schulz ■■ Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. – Ludwig Jacobowski ■■ My life is my message. – Mahatma Gandhi ■■ Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing. – Seneca ■■ I love those who can smile in trouble… – Leonardo da Vinci ■■ Time means a lot to me because, you see, I, too, am also a learner and am often lost in the joy of forever developing and simplifying. If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of. – Bruce Lee ■■ Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. – John Lennon ■■ It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not. – Andre Gide

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Sunday, May 13, 2018 Win a prize pack for Mum We have a great Mother’s Day prize pack to give away thanks to these generous Highland Park Shopping Centre tenants: ■■ Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It’s all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager. – Susan Sontag ■■ We know what we are, but know not what we may be. – William Shakespeare ■■ In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. – Abraham Lincoln ■■ Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more, and don’t get so worked up about things. – Kenneth Branagh ■■ The trick in life is learning how to deal with it. – Helen Mirren ■■ Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. – Omar Khayyam ■■ What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you. – Ralph Waldo Emerson ■■ Don’t gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold. – Bob Marley

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For a chance to win, enter on our website at www.times.co.nz and go to the Win! category and fill in your details. Entries close Wednesday, May 16 at 12noon. ■■ The mind is everything. What you think you become. – Buddha ■■ The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. – Lao Tzu ■■ The unexamined life is not worth living. – Socrates ■■ You must be the change you wish to see in the world. – Mohandas Gandhi ■■ Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. – Steve Jobs ■■ Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. – Albert Einstein ■■ Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. – Mark Twain ■■ Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game. – Babe Ruth ■■ Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. – Confucius

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Left to right, Olivia Ellis, Orlando Meadows and Bailey Livingston are all starring in HCYT’s upcoming production of Tom Sawyer. Times photo Wayne Martin

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ince the Howick Coastguard was established at Waipaparoa-Howick Beach there have been few boating mishaps and drownings. But soon after the first settler-Fencibles arrived in November 1847, there were numerous mishaps, some with fatal consequences. On December 18th 1847 Auckland newspapers reported five were drowned when their boat was wrecked at Howick beach. In May 1848 a “hurricane blew with surges and tempestuous seas” over the Catholic clergy’s schooner breaking its mooring chain and smashing the vessel on the rocks. Local police and Fencibles attempted a rescue. The ship’s cargo of foundation-piles from Waiheke, for the Howick schoolchapel was lost. No one was on board at the time. Local donations for a new boat were immediately started. Later that year, the Anglo-Maori Warden newspaper claimed the beach was “so bad, boatmen would not risk coming ashore” at Howick. In 1852 a 25 ton vessel was wrecked on the reef. Fortunately no one was on-board. But on November 22nd 1853 the Southern Cross newspaper reported that 10 Ngati Maru Maori from Thames enroute to Auckland were drowned at Paparoa Point [between Howick and Mellon’s Bay] when their waka [canoe] rolled in boisterous seas. It was carrying kauri

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It’s NZ Music Month at Pakuranga Library. Celebrate with concerts, ukulele lessons and a ‘Get your groove on’ music storytime. Saturday May 12, 2-2.45 Chinese Guzheng Music. Saturday May 19 1-2pm Auckland Music Academy students performing. Tuesday May 22 10.30am learn some basic chords and easy songs on the Ukele. Thursday May 24 10.30am Get your Groove On – music storytime. For more information contact the Pakuranga Library.

Howick Combined Probus Club

The Howick Combined Probus Club meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 10am in the Howick Bowling Club Pavilion, Selwyn Rd, Howick. Interesting speakers and wonderful trips each month. Come along. New members and visitors always made very welcome at our friendly club. Call Liz 09 273 2933 for more information.

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Immigration can be challenging and settlers may suffer from stress, anxiety and frustration. Pakuranga Citizens Advice Bureau is hosting a free Counselling clinic for migrants. Talking with a qualified Mandarin speaking Chinese counsellor can help clients develop resiliency to deal with issues more effectively. The counsellor also experienced these stresses in her early years of immigration. For more information, phone 021-0274420.

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Join our guest Joanna and learn how to use wool to make wonderful creations at the Pakuranga Library. The workshop starts on Saturday May 12 at 1.30pm and will be held every fortnight after that. For more information contact the Pakuranga Library.

X-Ray Craft workshop

Come down to the polish Museum on May 26 to create your own paper craft to take home as you explore the life of this famous Polish scientist who discovered radioactivity and brought mobile X-Ray machines to the battlefield in WWII. The workshop will run from 2-4pm. $8pp. Age 5-adult. Polish Museum. 125 Elliot St, Howick. Bookings www.polishheritage.co.nz/ or ph 533 3530.

General counselling clinic

Citizen Advice Bureau Pakuranga offers General counselling free sessions covering teenage/ student, bullying issues, family and relationship issues, grief and loss, anger, self-confidence and communication. Held on Thursday weekly. Bookings 576-8331.

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View stunning original artworks by local artist Lindy Fisher and discover the story of 733 Polish children invited to NZ during WWII. Later peruse the other galleries. $10pp, May 15, 10am-12 No booking required. Polish Heritage Trust Museum (PHTM), 125 Elliot Street, Howick.

Caribbean and Amazon cruise

Uxbridge Travel Club is presenting ‘Caribbean and Amazon cruise’ narrated by Robin King, Friday May 18 at 7.30pm at Te Whare Ora, Garden of Memories Hall, Uxbridge Centre, Uxbridge Rd, Howick. Visitors most welcome. Admission $6. Any queries phone Adrienne 5344989.

Eastern Bonsai Club

The Eastern Bonsai Club meets on the third Thursday of every month. Join them on Thursday May 17 from 7pm – 9.30pm at the Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive. The club caters for all skill levels so beginners are welcome. Please bring a tree or shrub. For further details phone Trevor 0276755584.

Ceramika Exhibition

View delightful styles of Polish ceramics, from hand-painted Boleslawiec blue dot tableware, famous in Europe for several hundred years, to regional Kashubian plates and a vintage folk-art floral teapot as part of the Polish Museums Arts Out East Festival. The exhibition is on from May 13-27. The other galleries in the museum will also be open. Entry by Donation. Polish Museum. 125 Elliot St, Howick. For times see www.polishheritage.co.nz/ or ph 533-3530. This is a free community noticeboard for non-profit groups. While every effort is made to run the notices, volume and space restrictions may mean events may not run.

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He says that it is very humbling to know that so many people have come to the cafe to give us a try. A week before they had a soft opening. Manager Scarlett Anderson stepped into the neighbourhood offices, around 80 of them and invited them over for a soft opening and it’s been the case of once eaten, twice hungry, ever since. They keep coming back for more, which speaks a lot about the high quality of food. They’ve also been inundated with a number of requests for catering service which they will start in a short while. Also to be introduced by next week is the daily special that will serve a range of delec-

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My wife and I went for a walk along the wooden walkway between Little Bucklands Beach and Half Moon Bay the other day. At the beginning of the walkway we noticed a knitted red wool poppy attached to the hand-rail. We were touched to think that someone would make such a gesture. We were amazed and delighted as we continued on our way, to find similar poppies attached at intervals for the whole length of the walkway. We were touched to think that some anonymous person/s would honour the Anzac commemorations in such a thoughtful way. The poppies had been taken down when we walked that way tonight - the day after Anzac Day. We want to thank the anonymous person/s for this thoughtful display. You are to be commended for your selflessness. That was pure love. We, and I am sure, others, appreciate the knowledge that we have

On page A5 of the NZ Herald dated April 6 was the subject title ‘Nudes on TV Okay’. The report went on to say that ‘a reality dating show that features nudity has been approved by the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA). Two episodes … aired in NZ … last year and 13 people complained to the BSA that it should not have been allowed to air because of the high level of full-frontal nudity and sexual discussion. The BSA found the show was acceptable to broadcast but a stronger content warning was needed’. I am just so stunned by the attitude of the folks that made up the BSA. The show was screened on TV2 and many people were unaware that such a depraved show was happening on that channel, but for 13 people to complain, wasn’t that a good indication that those who watched the programme found it unacceptable? Did the BSA do a survey to find out how many people watched that show and enjoyed it, writing in to voice their approval and wanted more? High level of full-frontal nudity and sexual discussion is acceptable to the BSA, so why are naked protesters at events arrested? Is this the BSA’s precur-

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A straightforward definition of a teacher is one who teaches. Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown (Times, April 19) is rightly concerned about the Government’s intention to restrict the use of the word to teachers who hold certain degrees. The intention apparently is to increase the respect in which the profession is held by the general population. I am sure most teachers with or without degrees would prefer it if, rather than fiddling about with word meanings, the Government substantially increased the salary they are paid to a level where respect becomes automatically given.

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What’s with the chopper? Is it just me or has what I assume is the police helicopter been over the Howick and Pakuranga area several evenings in the last month or so, one time well into the early hours of the morning. I’m sure there is a rational explanation however it is very disruptive and impossible to sleep through.

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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Air conditioners

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CARPET CARE

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DRAINAGE

CATERING

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MARKS

APPLIANCES

021-369 881 www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz

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CLEANING

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CARPET Cleaning

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CD261062

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GARDEN CARE

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

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CD254541

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

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

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CD177471

CD127274

NZ registered electrical service technician

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

MOTORING

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GLASS & GLAZING

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

TRADE SERVICES CD248907

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

DELICIOUS DINING

LEES CARPETS

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

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

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

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CARPET LAYING

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535 6950 021 0333 149

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HEATING

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CRAFT

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CD237020

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Old School Builder

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DAVE TAPPER BUILDERS Ltd

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A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

PAINTER

CD250676

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CONCRETE

K55042

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Electrical

GARDEN CARE

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INSTALLATION

CONCRETE

Barratt-Boyes

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Carey

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& Lighting

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS

FENCING & TRELLIS

CD256908

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for over 25 yrs

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

SS64572

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Servicing all Central vacuum and built in vacuum systems

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

Electrician

CD249842

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

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Ph: 5768812 Open 7 Days 83 Reeves Rd Pakuranga

New Zealand Registered

CD242704

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

AA DOBBS LTD

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

Microsoft Certified Professional

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

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

D & J Computer

ELECTRICAL

GA117458

Lynch Design 577 1939 www.lynchdesign.co.nz

BUILDERS

AERIALS

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

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

ELECTRICAL

CD226123

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CD177619

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535 1111 027 235 2517

CD197785

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TILING

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A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

♦

CD155961

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas

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All Tree Work - Fully Insured - Qualified Arborists Over 25yrs Exp. 535 9093 027 476 0246

CD166407

H3X019

and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

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

TREES STUMP GRINDING STUMP GRINDING Remove stumps the easy way.

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

BRUCE534-2595 (021) 653-425 534-2595 Also Pauanui

Remove stumps the easy way.

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KB2051

BRUCE (021) 653-425

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Ph: 0800 789 248

WATERBLASTING

TILING

KP87651

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TO LET

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0800 696 874

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HOWICK OFFICE

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BOTANY OFFICE

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$460 $500

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Lloyd

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

FLAT BUSH - BURSWOOD 4 Bed Carrick Ave 4 Bed Battersan Dr 4 Bed Brookview Dr 5 Bed Kawa Dr SOMERVILLE 4 Bed Chiania Pl PAKURANGA 4 Bed Wanaka Pl KARAKA 3 Bed Jesmond Rd 3 Bed Ganymede Pl

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

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

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

Exterior

Experienced Letting Consultant

WANTED TO BUY

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Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

Ph:274-8585 274-8585 PH:

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

1. In accepting an advertisement for publication and in publishing it we are doing so in consideration of and relying on the advertisers express warranty, the truth of which is essential. a. That the advertisement complies in all ways with the Advertising Codes of Practice issued by the Advertising Standards Authority inc (ASA) and with every other code or industry standard relating to advertising in New Zealand b. The published advertisement will not give rise to any liability on our part or in a claim being made against us. c. That the advertisement is misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive or breaches the Fair Trading Act 1986 that is defamatory or indecent or which otherwise offends against generally accepted community standards that infringes a copyright or trademark or otherwise infringes any intellectual or industrial property rights that breaches any provision of any statute, regulation, by law or other rule or law . 2. Where the advertiser utilises any aspect of our creative/design services in the production of an advertisement (including photographic work) the advertiser acknowledges that we own the copyright in such work and that such work is not work for which a commissioning payment has been made or agreed. 3. The advertiser agrees to indemnify us against all losses or costs arising directly or indirectly from any breach of those warranties by the advertiser and from any costs incurred in our making corrections or amendments in accordance with the terms that follow. 4.We may refuse to publish, or withdraw an advertisement from publications without having to give a reason. 5. We may publish the advertisement on the next available day if there is an error or delay in publication of the advertising as booked. 6. We may correct or amend advertising to conform to style or for other genuine reason as long as we do so using reasonable care. 7. The guarantees contained in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 are excluded where the advertiser acquires, or holds himself out as acquiring, goods or services from us for the purpose of a business. 8. The advertiser must tell us as soon as possible if there is an error or omission in any advertisement the advertiser has placed. We will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss from an error (which includes ommission, negligence, system or press failure, mistake, misclassification, early, late or non insertion of advertisement or loss or delay in the delivery of replies) and if we are found to have any direct liability for any circumstance that liability is limited to the cost of the space of the advertisement. 9. To cancel an advertisement a cancellation number must be obtained from us. Times Newspaper Limited, Level 1, The Lane, Botany Town Centre. Auckland

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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

0800 677 467

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

ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Open 6 Days

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

9 Ben Lomond Cres

SALLY MORRISON

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DS TREES & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Ph Doug 021537171/537-8595

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Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

Safe, low pressure, exterior cleaning Houses, Roof treatments, Paths, Drives, Decks CALL YOUR LOCAL OPERATOR Jarrod 021 939 645 jarrod.chemwash@gmail.com www.chemwash.co.nz

PAKURANGA 2/40 Millen Ave, this Sat 8.30am clearance from suits to computers etc

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

CHEMWASH

PAKURANGA 2/11 Chevis Plc, 12 May, 7am. Good cond TV, linen, kitchenware, new camera.

Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

Pick Up Service Available

AAA glass, frames, sills, in/out, free quotes. 7 days. Ph/Txt 021 085 64 650

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

We accept donations of:

WINDOW CLEANING

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Plumbing

BRANCH MANAGER

We sell:

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

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

WATERBLASTING Services, Driveways, paths, decks, FREE quote Reuben 027 323 8414

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New Work Renovations Specialists Bathroom / Kitchen ♦ Gas Installations ♦ Hot Water Cylinders ♦ All Maintenance ♦ Certifying Plumbers EXPERIENCED, QUALITY SERVICE Ph Allan or Matt Craig P: 027 496 2118 or 09 215 1144 ♦

Trees, hedges and stumps Trim’d, removed, chip’d Pruning/shaping, rubbish and Section clearing Phone 536 5955

✓ Specialist waterblasting

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

TO LET

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CERAMIC TILING, preparation, waterproofing, installation. Good rates, high work standard. Ph for quote Ian 021 131 6766

FOR SALE

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

WATERBLASTING

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CLASSIFIEDS

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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Manager Garage & Small Engines Sales and Repairs

Relief Teachers - We NEED you!

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PIGEON MOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL

at Macleans College

We have either a full or part- time position to join our creative Custom framing sales team. Qualities required: Fashionable with an artistic flair Good written and vocal communication skills Able to work and thrive in a busy environment Eye for detail with good measuring skills Able to work a weekend day Although industry experience is an advantage a good sales background is acceptable as we have an extensive in-house training program. In the first instance email or post your C.V. to: trish@factoryframes.co.nz - Trish Hodgson Phone (09) 5270172 P.O Box 65182, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0754

Looking for a church home?

QUALIFIED BUTCHER - BUTCHERY

• Are you a qualiﬁed Butcher? (Retail Meat NZ/AUZ) • Are you enthusiastic and have a good work ethic? • Are you reliable and able to work in cold conditions? • Do you have reliable transport? Hours are: Thursday to Sunday, 5:30am – 2:30pm

One Lord One Faith One People

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NIGHT HOIST DRIVER

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All Saints’ Anglican Church

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

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

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

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

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

Full Time

STORE ROOM ASSISTANT

Sunday, May 13 9.30am Family Service with King’s Kids Thursday, May 17 10am Morning Worship Phone 535-4403

Sunday at Eastgate 8.30am, 9am, 10:45am & 5.30pm Great Children’s Programme available 5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga, Ph 576 1500 www.eastgatecc.org.nz

Eastgate - a lighthouse in the community

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• Are you enthusiastic and have a good work ethic? • Are you reliable and ﬁt? • Are you a morning person? • Do you have a valid forklift licence? A valid forklift licence holder is an advantage. Days required are Sunday – Thursday, hours to be discussed at interview: Please apply if you are ﬂexible with the above hours and are eligible to work in NZ. To apply, please email your CV to Sera at sera.vincent@pns.co.nz or apply instore. Please state the position you are applying for in the subject section of the email. Application forms are available at the Customer Service Desk and please attach your CV, residency and proof of work permit. Applications Close: Friday 25th May 2018 or once suitable candidates have been employed.

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• Do you have previous hoist experience with Reach trucks? • Are you happy to work during the night? • Do you have a valid fork hoist licence? • Having a valid Counter Balance and Reach Licence as well is an advantage. This job includes heavy lifting Hours are: Sunday to Thursday, 12am – 7:30am.

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

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With P Endorsement, preferably with TSL, reliable, good communication skills in English, knowledge of Greater Auckland for airport shuttle. Call 021 184 4087 or email jnpshuttles@gmail.com

Public Notice of application for an off-licence Under Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Wilkinson Supermarkets Ltd, 501 Ti Rakau Dr, Manukau, Auckland 2013, Occupation Supermarket has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Auckland for the renewal of an off licence in respect of the premises situated at 501 Ti Rakau Dr, Manukau, Auckland. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is Supermarket. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday 7:00am 11:00pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of Auckland Council at: • 6 Henderson Valley Rd, Henderson • 4 Osterly Way, Manukau City • 50 Centreway, Orewa • 35 Coles Crescent, Papakura • 82 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe • 1 the Strand, Takapuna • 35 Graham St, Auckland Central. Any person who is entitled to object and wishes to object to the renewal of the licence, may file a notice in writing of their objection. The objection notice must be filed no later than 15 working days after the publication date of this public notice. Any objections must be in relation to matters specified in section 105 (1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Address your objection to: The Secretary of the District Licensing Committee. Mail to: Private Bag 92300, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142. This application will be published in this newspapers on the following dates First notice 10/5/2018, Second notice 17/5/2018

Mt Wellington

An exciting opportunity for a Sports Administrator. The appointee will possess good communication/organisational skills and will be responsible for: Setting up and packing up rugby/football fields Opening the gym, gates and facilities for sports teams Direct and support school teams on the day. This is a part time position 8 hours per week (from 7am until 4pm Saturday’s). Work involves school term time only and would be perfect for a sports minded University student. It is envisaged that the successful applicant would start as soon as possible. Please send a CV and indication of interest by Monday 21sat May 2018 to: Director of Sport, Macleans College, Private Bag 94201, Howick 2145 Phone: 535 2620 ext 880 Or Email: michael.Anderson@macleans.school.nz

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DRIVERS REQUIRED

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NEW ENTRANT TEACHER FIXED TERM 2018

SATURDAY SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR

BRICKLAYERS/ LABOURERS WANTED Own transport. Good wages. Phone Wayne 0274 725 702

We require an enthusiastic and passionate NZ Registered teacher to start a new entrant class in term 2 (starting date is negotiable) until 19th December 2018. Pigeon Mountain Primary offers a collaborative and supportive learning and teaching environment with great staff and great students. Please email CV and covering letter to iand@pmps.school.nz Alternatvely you can drop your CV into the school office or ring for more information on 534 9765.

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We have an opportunity for an inspirational practitioner to invest and grow in a thriving, dynamic learning environment, based at our Golflands Campus. To cover for maternity leave we have a vacancy in Year 6, commencing week 7 Term 2 for the remainder of the school year. Applicants will be future-focused, looking to work in a collaborative learning environment. The successful candidates will support the special character of our school in an authentic way and contribute to the co-curricular life of the school. Applications close when a suitable applicant is found. To request an application pack email: Raewyn.openshaw@elim.school.nz

An experienced cricket coach is required for the boys’ First XI team at Macleans College. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a programme for our elite players and prepare them to compete at the highest level. Position to commence July 2018, with remuneration by negotiation. Please send a CV and indication of interest by Monday 21st May 2018 to: Director of Sport, Macleans College, Private Bag 94201, Howick Phone 535 2620 ext 880 Email: michael.Anderson@macleans.school.nz

We are a Building Company that specialises in new builds, renovations, alterations/extensions. Our emphasis is on quality and professionalism. We are looking for BUILDERS to join our team to keep up with demand. Own tools and transport are essential. Being a team player is also essential, advancement within our company also an option to the right applicant. Send your CV to greg@keithhunterbuilders.co.nz

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Maternity Leave Vacancy Golflands Campus

Both inside and outside work available. Hourly plus bonus for those who meet targets. Transport from collection points may be available. Apply in person 9am to 12 noon. Bring Tax numbers, photo ID and proof of eligibility to work in NZ. Perrys Berrys 5 Campana Rd, Papatoetoe P: 09 6222 350 E: employment@ perrysberrys.co.nz

BUILDERS WANTED

FIRST XI CRICKET COACH

Flexible hours up to 5 nights per week. Must have oven experience. Send your cv to office@beancounterplus.co.nz. Strawberrry Planting and Trimming

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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. Don’t delay make contact with our friendly experienced team today. Ph 09 815 8152 Email: relief@oasis-edu.co.nz - www.betterteachers.nz

BAR MANAGER POSITION We are looking for someone who: has a Managers Licence has bar managing experience is available for regular shifts is reliable and responsible is passionate about bar work takes initiative and has new ideas Contact Clive on 021 211 1849 or drop by with your CV and some references to the bar at 1/15 Cook Street, Howick.

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We have a full time position for a self-motivated manager that has mechanical engine experience, enjoys selling and can overall multi task. From our showroom in Whitford, we promote sales and service for John Deere, Stihl, Masport and other leading brands. In the workshop we service the above in conjunction with motor vehicles, including repairs and WOF’s. The successful candidate will have impressive people skills, a tidy appearance and be able to organise a small staff. Responsibilities will also include over-seeing administration requirements and report directly to the owners. Remuneration will include a very acceptable salary and company vehicle. Interested applicant should send their CV’s to peter@woodbinegroup.co.nz

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Umaga breathes more easily

Agnew’s Angle

nder siege Super Rugby coach Tana Umaga would have breathed a huge sigh of relief when the Blues held on to beat the Waratahs 24-21 in Sydney last weekend. It was only their third victory in 10 games and still leaves them a lowly 13th on the 15-team championship table. But it was a gritty, deserved win, highlighted by them successfully defending 20 phases at the death. After such a dismal start, Umaga’s men aren’t going to make the play-offs whereas their rejuvenated league counterparts, the Warriors, are sitting pretty in second place on the NRL ladder. Maybe the Blues should take a leaf out of the Warriors book, buy smarter and get some genuine depth in their squad. Tohu Harris, Blake Green and Adam Blair have infused the Warriors with the smarts they had lacked to back the brilliance of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, David Fusitu’a and the erratic Shaun Johnson. With the exception of the thrashing they copped from the Melbourne Storm, their defence has been outstanding. In contrast, too many home-

The return of Jerome Kaino was a factor in their triumph against the Waratahs but not even the hoped for return from injury of Sonny Bill Williams and Melani Nanai is likely to save them against the Hurricanes on Friday night. Not that the Hurricanes were perfect in their hard-fought win against the Lions last up when saviour Lam scored three of their four tries against the talented Lions. Yet they have magicians like the Barrett brothers who mesmerise and bemuse with their magic. Furthermore they have the cohesive backline the Blues lack. Developing that and instilling confidence is the greatest challenge facing Umaga as he seeks to save a sinking ship. Meanwhile it says much for the Warriors depth that with Karl Lawton and Mason Lino likely to replace injured Isaac Luke (dislocated shoulder) and Shaun Johnson (ankle), the Warriors should perform well at home against the Roosters. Two tries by lively replacement hooker Lawton against the Wests Tigers within four minutes was a superb way to trumpet his debut. Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

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After such a dismal start, Blues coach Tana Umaga’s men aren’t going to make the play-offs.

grown Auckland union players have excelled for other franchises, though few on Umaga’s watch, after failing to be snapped up by the Blues. However one is former national sevens star Ben Lam who is making a strong bid for All Black honours after scoring a dozen tries in nine rounds for the Hurricanes. I am not convinced calls for Umaga’s sacking are justified despite his

poor record over the past few years in the wake of those suffered by Pat Lam and Sir John Kirwan. While great players don’t necessarily make good coaches, Umaga’s leadership qualities were such than Sir Graham Henry made him an All Black captain. He’s also a very personable, honest man. It hasn’t helped that the Blues current season, along with that of the

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Chiefs, has been plagued with injuries. However that is not an excuse for so many fumbles when tries have been squandered by players who fail to execute a simple pass and catch. Yet they do have individual talent, like the Ioane brothers Rieko and Akira. But poor options and an alarming lack of cohesiveness have let them down badly.

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