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olice are calling for witnesses to two horrific car crashes at the weekend, one of which claimed a life.

A person died following a twocar crash in East Tamaki on Saturday night.

Police and other emergency services attended a car crash on Te Irirangi Drive, in the northbound lane about 500m north of Accent Drive. One person was trapped and died a short time later despite staff commencing CPR, police said.

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Meanwhile on Sunday morning emergency services attended a serious crash in Pakuranga involving two cars.

Ti Rakau Drive was blocked in both directions following the incident at the intersection at Edgewater Rd. There were a number of injuries.

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What makes the choir so special is that it’s made up of local residents who can sing, or want to sing, but haven’t had the confidence to do so in the past.

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says when he was first encouraged by a colleague to enter the Writers Festival Poetry Slam competition he said the thought of competitive poetry seemed “ridiculous”.

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“The Choir folk who join come from all walks of life, and ages and they tend to bond quickly,” said Kate.

“They enjoy the sense of community and confidence they build over time.

“Initially people think it’s only for good singers, they soon realise it’s a place for everybody to sing.”

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Kate said members – there are 50 – of The Choir from Howick branch are feeling a bit nervous with their upcoming concert.

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join, and sat outside the hall in his car, frozen with nerves.

A year later, he has tenor potential,” said Melonie.

The Choir tries to make it as easy as possible for people to join in. They have a no-auditions policy, and set list that works for everyone’s voice range.

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Kate and her choir leaders from the other branches (Stonefields, Newmarket, Mt Eden and, coming soon, Hobsonville Point and Titirangi), help build members’ confidence through singing visualisation workshops to help prepare before a performance event.

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Opinions divided on fuel tax

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ozens of locals say the Auckland Council’s Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) will be detrimental to those in lower income brackets.

A public consultation was held at the Pakuranga Bowling Club on Thursday evening where residents shared their views with Mayor Phil Goff.

Goff said Auckland’s transport and congestion problems are a result of the city’s rapid growth with not enough investment in infrastructure.

The RFT of 10c per litre people which will help would generate another ease congestion in Auck$1.3 billion dollars to put land,” Goff says. into various transport The biggest concerns projects over the next 10 of the residents were that years. the fuel tax would have He says this would help the most impact on lower create improved bus serincome residents. vices, build more walk“People who earn less Mayor Phil Goff ways and cycleways and have less efficient vehihelp improve road safety to give cles which use the most petrol, and people alternative options to driv- these are the people who are going ing. to struggle the most with this fuel “It’s not going to cure all, but it is tax and that’s not fair,” one resident going to help us make public trans- said. port a more attractive option for Goff said fuel costs was a rela-

tively minor contributor to struggling members of the community in comparison to rent prices and other bills. He says Auckland is facing a standstill as infrastructure improvements fail to keep up with the growing population of Auckland and to do nothing would be more detrimental.

“We can’t do nothing because we are a growing city and in no time we will find ourselves completely gridlocked.”

Another resident was not opposed to paying to have Auckland’s transport systems improved

Witnesses sought after two crashes

English tutors desperately needed In-home tutors and volunteers are desperately needed to teach English to former refugees and migrants.

English Language Partners Auckland South is a not-for-profit organisation which supports former refugees and migrants to learn English and effectively settle in Aotearoa, and they’re calling for your help.

Manager Julia Castles says volunteers are an important part of helping them do this as many of their learners are unable to get to an ESOL class because they have poor health, no confidence, no transport or they are looking after small children, or elderly parents.

Volunteers attend a 24 hour NZQA-approved training course and are then matched with a former refugee/migrant who has requested help.

The tutor helps the learner for

an hour a week with the everyday English they need to be able to function in New Zealand society.

“A tutor may start with teaching a learner how to fill out forms or making an appointment to go to the doctor, all very “real -life” situations,” Castles says.

“At the same time you are teaching about the New Zealand culture, the way we do and say things in this country.”

She says lessons often begin with an informal chat about what has happened during the week.

“It could be talking about a car accident that happened in the weekend or a faulty purchase made.

The informal chat could well lead to the next language lesson which would help the learner to solve their own problems.”

Immigrants very much value the time and friendship a

but suggested a rates increase was a better way to get the money.

Goff said Auckland Council opted out of increasing rates because there is no relationship between rates and how often people use transport systems.

“I am a strong believer in usage fees, so the people who are actually using a service are the ones paying for it.”

He also said by specifying that the 10c regional fuel tax will go towards transport improvements means the money cannot be diverted to any other unrelated projects.

volunteer tutor offers for one hour a week, says Castles.

All tutors are well-supported with resources and a workshop each term for new ideas.

“It is important for all our communities to have our new New Zealanders settle successfully so they have the opportunities to pursue their own aspirations for themselves and their families and participate in all aspects of New Zealand society,” Castles says.

■■ The next training programme for 2018 starts on May 25. The programme comprises six training sessions from 9.30am – 2pm on May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

These will be held at Eastview Baptist Church, 559 Chapel Road, Botany. To volunteer, phone English Language Partners Auckland South on 278 9099 as soon as possible.

➤➤from page 1 The first crash occurred on Saturday May 12 at about 11pm on Te Irirangi Road between Smales Road and Accent Drive.

“The crash involved a white Mazda Familia driving on the wrong side of the road and colliding head on with another vehicle,” police said in a media statement.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have seen the Mazda being driven around this time.

“In particular there are a number of reports of near misses with other vehicles,” police said. “If you have any information which may assist our enquiries, please contact Constable Gabrielle Griffiths, Counties Manukau Serious Crash

Unit on 021 192 1542 and reference file number 180513/1846.

The second crash occurred on Sunday May 13 at about 9:25am on Ti Rakau Drive at the intersection with Edgewater Drive.

The crash involved a black BMW 745I and a black Honda Civic. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have seen these two vehicles being driven around this time.

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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 and will be opening on Sundays soon.

Also to be introduced by next week is the daily special that will serve a range of delectable dishes each day of the week.

Scarlett says that the cafe has been

named after Sir Woolf Fisher co-founder of Fisher & Paykel, the major appliance manufacturing company, who developed the whole area.

“We contacted the family and asked if they are ok with us naming the cafe after him and they said they are absolutely delighted,” she says.

The staff is waiting to welcome the family to cafe and in the meanwhile Roger, the cafe maverick who believes that creativity, consistency and customer experience is the mainstay of a good cafe, is already looking at another big project that is coming up soon.

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There is usually a premium for schools in so-called ‘good’ school zones and this is evidenced when sales comparisons are made between different areas. For example, the Auckland region median price for the three months ending March 2018 increased by 21.4 per cent over the past three years. Comparatively, looking at top school zones over the same period, the median growth rates were as follows: ■■ Auckland Grammar 11.7 per cent ■■ Mount Albert Grammar School 23.7 per cent ■■ Rangitoto College 35.2 per cent

■■ Westlake Boys 12.6 per cent ■■ Glendowie College 28.3 per cent ■■ Western Springs College 30.2 per cent ■■ Macleans College 10.9 per cent.

“These figures show just how popular some of these school zones are - especially those that have a good proximity to the Auckland CBD and are close to transport links/infrastructure,” said Norwell.

Considerations of Auckland’s traffic has become of increasing importance and many buyers would rather pay a premium for location to save time on travel to the city, she said.

They’re also prepared to sacrifice views for a quicker commute time.

Macleans College principal Steve Hargreaves told the Times the school has around 300 applicants for the out-of -zone ballot each year. This year the school took 21.

“Our stance is that we take a small number in the ballot,” he said.

“This provides some choice for families and this has also given us control over the roll size. We have had to reduce our ballot intake.”

Further, the school has about 300 international students on campus at any given time.

Community key to tourism Local residents and community groups – like businesses - play a vital role in the success of East Auckland Tourism’s future, the organisation’s chairperson Charmaine Chapman told an audience in Beachlands on East Auckland Tourism chairperson Monday.

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East Auckland Tourism’s marketing and communications manager Bo Burns and website designer Britta Saxer also spoke to a group of local business people on the night, a follow-up to a similar meeting in Howick recently.

Attendees also received a sneak preview of the new website. “We want to raise awareness among local residents as well as those in other regions and overseas tourists – (they) are all on our radar,” said Chapman.

“We aim to develop strong collaboration with the tourism industry, public sector and the community which will be vital to our success.”

East Auckland Tourism was created last year. “We have a long road still ahead of us and many of the issues, such as our transportation problems, are beyond our capability and control.

“This is where we need the Local Board and Auckland Transport and MPs to do something about it. Email Bo Burns sales@ eastaucklandtourism.co.nz

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ollowing the recent announcement that a number of popular public Auckland high schools – Macleans College amongst them - are proposing to stop out-of-zone applications, the Real Estate Institute of NZ (REINZ) believes these changes could further drive up house prices in already expensive areas.

School zoning is already something that parents of school-aged children take into significant consideration when looking to purchase a property, with many looking to move specifically into a set school zone in order to get their children into a preferred school, Bindi Norwell, chief executive at REINZ said.

This move is likely to see even focus on school zones that there already is in Auckland.

“As Auckland continues to experience unprecedented population growth, we understand that ending out-of-zone applications may be a necessity given the growth schools are facing,” Norwell said.

“However, given the upwards pressure on prices of buying in a popular school zone, our concern is that this will place even more pressure on some of those areas, further adding to unaffordability issues for people to send their children to some of these popular schools.

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he invention of a savvy new app has paved the way for three local engineers to make it to Seattle.

Former Macleans students Winston Zhao, Sukhans Asrani and Andrew Hu will be heading to America in July to compete in the Microsoft Imagine Cup finals all thanks to a carpooling app they’ve created.

The app, called UniRide, aims to connect students with other students looking to carpool.

So far the three software engineering students have partnered with Auckland University as well as allowing students to sync with their Facebook friends list to help pair you with a suitable carpool based on mutual friends and class timetables.

They will be up against people from all over the world who have also come up with a genius invention in hopes of winning a $100,000 they will use to kickstart their new business venture.

“With the way traffic is and the travel time from east Auckland, we had always tried to carpool but it was always difficult to organise,” says Winston.

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“In our experience, whenever we would try and carpool, there was nobody else available to jump on board and then when people wanted to carpool we always had too many people for one car.”

He says it was this simple problem that sparked the idea.

The team of three recently competed in the Microsoft competition in Melbourne which earned them their placing in Seattle. They say the focus was on connecting university students with other university stu-

dents to create a community of people interested in ride sharing into the city. “We found through a survey that the main deterrent for people to partake in carpooling was that they didn’t want to carpool with strangers, so we have worked really hard to create an app which pairs people with other like-minded people,” he says.

Their app is currently in the Beta testing phase and is due to launch in January next year.

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Watch out for the Dragons Junior students of Owairoa Primary School were both excited and a little scared to see a number of dragons emerge from ‘The Dragon’s Lair’ during the official opening of the new junior playground at the school on Thursday.

Rapunzel was saved by a knight in shining armour as she escaped down the big slide to be reunited with her handsome prince.

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The story is a family favourite known to children around the world – and Howick Childrens’ Youth Theatre is bringing it to life.

A cast of 25 children between 8 and 11 years will be performing Fantastic Mr Fox – the adaptation of Roald Dahl’s famous novel which follows a wily fox as he outsmarts three farmers.

The students have been rehearsing hard three hours a week for eight weeks and are very much looking forward to the show.

Abby Plom, 10, who plays Mr Fox says her favourite part about acting is the chance to be a difference person.

“I like playing Mr Fox because he is full of confidence and thinks he’s amazing!”

Rana Smith, 10, plays Farmer Bunce and also enjoys the chance to be a different person on stage.

“I like playing my character because he’s kind of grumpy.

Sometimes I get a bit worried that I might forget some of the lines but I find it fun being on stage and getting to be a different person.”

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A road to nowhere The Government and Auckland Council’s revised Auckland transport package confirms that Papakura and Franklin residents will be paying $15 more every time they fill up at the pump but getting less, say MPs Judith Collins and Andrew Bayly.

“The biggest announced project in our area, the first stage of the Mill Road upgrade, is a re-announcement of Auckland Council’s old plan for the first stage of the road but leaves the job largely completed,” says Hunua MP Mr Bayly.

“Last year the National Government announced it would complete the entire $1 billion upgrade that would have four-laned the route starting at Manukau, going around Papakura (taking in Stevenson’s new industrial development at Drury) before rejoining the southern motorway between Drury and Ramarama.

“Now the Government has scrapped most of that project by

only promising to follow through on the first stage of the northern section – from Manukau to Alfriston School. This drop off point is a road to nowhere.”

Mr Bayly says he is concerned that there will now be a yawning transport gap between Papakura and the Stevenson’s development at Drury.

“By disbanding the proposal to create an alternative four-lane expressway, it means that the announcement will have no real effect on reducing traffic congestion.

“For residents of Franklin, it means that the people of Pukekohe, Waiuku, Karaka, and Drury will face the same delays and congestion,” he says.

“This was why we fought so hard as local MPs to have the road designated a state highway so that it could be consented as one project using the Government’s fast track consenting process.”

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Our next meeting is on Thursday May 24, 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner of Bush School Road and Murphy’s Road.

Everyone is welcome, admission is free and morning tea is provided. Our guest speaker is Richard Waugh talking about ‘Pioneer Airlines that changed NZ and Auckland’. Wim van Rheenen will also talk about ‘Eight Dutch Scientists who changed the world’. Come along for two fascinating talks and see what U3A is all about! Contact: Wim on 2740439 or send an email to Ormistonu3a@gmail.com.

RSA Women’s Section

Howick RSA Women’s section meets on Friday, May 25 at 10am at the club. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, entertainment and a cuppa. Bring your money for the trading table.

Donations of fresh food would be appreciated. Everyone is most welcome. For more information, phone Bev Smith 534-9285.

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billion dollars for more diplomats and an embassy in Sweden for Winston Peters.

When National left office last year the economy was in great shape with high business confidence and low unemployment.

Labour has no plan to maintain New Zealand’s recent economic success and independent economists are already saying growth could halve in 18 months as a result.

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Ahead of the budget, Labour will continue their political attacks against the previous National government on health and education, yet the reality is

Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga we made big investments every year into these two areas.

Last year alone we increased health spending by $880 million a year, the highest increase in 11 years.

Labour’s real problem is they promised too much, and these huge spending promises to both voters and their coalition partners are coming home to roost.

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t was a rainy start to Mother’s Day but that didn’t stop crowds of children and parents turning up to be part of What Now’s filming at Bucklands Beach Intermediate on Sunday.

It was the first time in the 36 year history of the popular children’s television show that had been broadcast live in east Auckland and no one wanted to miss the action.

It was wet and it was messy but there were smiles on every face as participants did their best to get in the firing line of the foam gun.

Local talent came out in force with singers, dancers and sports players showing what they do best.

Howick College Year 10 student and singer songwriter Hannah Milo proved a hit with the crowd as she performed an original on her ukulele, while Black Stacks extraordinaire Nathan Johnson impressed with his cup stacking skills.

The Boomin’ Human of the morning, long-time local bus driver Heather Smith competed against Olympic windsurfing medallist Barbara Kendall in a high energy game involving throwing large Swiss balls into a high plastic tube, drawing many cheers from the crowd.

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choreographing none other than Jennifer Lopez’s latest video, former Macleans College student Kiel Tutin wrapped up the show with some impressive dance moves.

Local historian and founder of the Howick Historical Village, Alan La Roche, stepped up on behalf of Howick to ‘pay it for-

ward’ to the next community to host What Now. On behalf of Northcote, Howick received a small Kauri tree, while La Roche, dressed as a Fencibles soldier, gifted St Heliers a copy of his Howick history book Grey’s Folly, and a custom-made candlestick from Howick Historical Village.

1m kids to read story book One million kids will be reading Hickory Dickory Dash simultaneously next Wednesday.

In its 18th year, the National Simultaneous Story Time will be celebrated across Australia and New Zealand at 1pm on May 23.

Every year a picture book is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.

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The event aims to promote the values of reading and literacy schools.

Principal of Owairoa School Alan McIntyre says that the school has registered for the event and is excited to participate. “We were lucky to be given a copy of the book that was signed by the author Tony Wilson and illustrated by Laura Wood.”

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“It’s easy to lie on a mattress in store and think it’s comfortable, but I want to encourage people to look at what’s underneath.”

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Miss Saigon a huge hit

Last night (Thursday, May 10) we experienced an amazing performance of Miss Saigon at Macleans College.

Every member of the large cast was passionate and amazingly believable.

When these Macleans “kids” took their bows it was hard to believe that students could have so maturely and sympathetically brought complex characters to life onstage.

The leads were all excellent.

Jackie Liu as Kim would not have been out of place in that role in the London production we saw some years ago.

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If the council is not going to accept submissions submitted this way, why are they wasting ratepayers money calling for submissions?

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Simply inspirational During the April school holidays, I had the privilege of being one of 10 selected students from all over New Zealand to attend a fully paid business trip to Singapore.

With the help of fellow student, Cameron McCormick, I submitted a 60-second application video that ultimately led me to being selected as an ambassador for New Zealand Entrepreneurs.

Meeting the other students at Auckland Airport was exhilarating. However, knowing I was going to meet like-minded individuals and take on challenges with new people from different countries made the anticipation even more exciting.

The 10 of us got on extremely well and, with a vast array of characteristics and interests, and all of us having slightly different backgrounds, there were many stories to tell. The time spent together even helped develop a better understanding of cultural differences in NZ. We took these traits with us on our seven full-on days of business trips, touring Singapore and seeing its culture.

Over the last two days of our business adventure, we undertook a 48 hour shark tank/dragon’s den presentation, working in conjunction with a Singapore student business group. We formed five mixed groups of four students and went straight into building a business idea and prototype, as well as creating and practising our presentation.

Yes, I will admit it was a stressful time, but we all worked extremely hard in the limited time assigned and achieved as much as we could. My group created a prototype app called FOODPAL, designed to help track the food you have in your pantry and what you have spent on items, as well as keeping records of all your recipes.

We had to demonstrate the functionality of the app and explain the need for it to the judges in the NZ Chamber of Singapore. My group won the challenge: ‘Winners of the 2018 Southeast Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence.’ As a result, we have strong

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interest in our idea which may potentially lead me and my NZ teammate, Max returning to Singapore to further develop the idea.

This trip has really opened my eyes up to the wider world and has intensified my passion for business.

Singapore was a truly enriching experience.

Beyond the business knowledge I have taken away from the trip, the differences in New Zealand and Singapore’s lifestyle allowed me to gain a new perspective on culture. We visited many people including the High Commissioner of NZ and his team, and NZ entrepreneurs who run successful businesses such as Xero Accounting, which gave us insight to their profession. Xero Accounting, in particular, talked about how they overestimated their ability to take off in Singapore and how they struggled and overcame these problems. We also went to visit and speak in places such as the Singapore Stock Exchange and High Commission. Here, we learned about the reasons for needing a stock exchange as well and how it works.

For me, the highlight of the amazing people we met was Tim Norton, Kiwi CEO/ Founder of 90 Seconds. He truly inspired and motivated me to pursue my passions.

He spoke with such an energy it could light up a city, and he showed us how much he loved what he was doing.

Even through his downs, he manages to maintain his passion and not let people drag him down too. What he said was genuine and he told us that business is a risky avenue - it’s not always going to go well, but if it is something you really care about, you will strive to achieve. Tim was an awesome inspiration to me and I look up to the amount he has achieved and someday I would like to emulate his successes in my own unique way.

This trip has been an amazing privilege that won’t ever be forgotten, and the global business knowledge I gleaned will be taken with me into future ventures.

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Local schools excel in Race Unity Speech Awards

Store dropping plastic bags A local Countdown supermarket is one of 10 in the country which will stop using plastic shopping bags.

The Highland Park store on Aviemore Drive is one of 10 around New Zealand will help drive change for the rest of the country, Countdown says.

They are the first of Countdown’s stores to remove single-use plastic carrier bags from May 21.

The 10 stores selected will provide customer feedback and other learnings that will roll out across all Countdown’s 182 supermarket before the end of 2018.

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our students from local schools reached the Auckland regional final of the Race Unity Speech Awards held in Ponsonby on Friday, May 4.

Last year’s winner Mortaza Sahar from Pakuranga College again proved his oratory skills in reaching this year’s regional final, along with Kelly Mascarenhas from Sancta Maria College and Janet Yu and Ranudi Lelwala, both from Macleans College.

Speaking on the theme `Give Nothing to Racism’, it was David Faalau-Solia from Sacred Heart College took home the shield with a very poignant and welldelivered speech, while Fabiana Mazza-Carson from King’s College was runner-up, presenting a very emotional speech, drawing on personal and family experiences of racism to get her message across.

Mortaza, Kelly, Ranudi and Janet are nevertheless hopeful of success in the national semifinals of the competition taking place on Friday, May 11 in Ponsonby, for which they have all qualified, and if successful at

Left to right, Kelly Mascarenhas from Sancta Maria College, Mortaza Sahar from Pakuranga College, Janet Yu and Ranudi Lelwala, both from Macleans College at the Race Unity Speech Awards.

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that level, will participate, in the national final the following day at Te Mahurehure Marae in Pt Chevalier.

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What is happening in America with regards to public transport is interesting and relevant to Auckland’s investment in light rail?

With the growth of a wealthier middle class in America, there has been a commuter shift from public transport back to the use of a private car so much so that 87.6 per cent of Americans now commute to work by car.

The rule of thumb being the wealthier a country is, the less use is made of public transport.

As long as Phil Goff keeps Aucklanders poor (petrol is one way of doing that), commuters will use light rail.

The dilemma he faces is two-fold. The sheer cost of setting up the rail network will mean that fare will have to be extraordinarily high and have to compete with the cheaper car and especially electric vehicles (EVs) which, unlike light rail, can deliver the commuter more comfortably and directly from his or her front door to their place of work.

If he manages to overcome those hurdles and he will have to place enormous road tolls on EV users to accomplish that, he will make his light rail a resounding success.

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A topic being discussed at present is traffic congestion and who should pay to ease the problem.

While I do not read everything that appears in front of me about Auckland’s traffic woes, little seems to have been said about the cause of the problem.

I learnt from a staff member of Auckland Transport that 30 per cent of peak traffic is school traffic. This is surely influenced by school pupils driving to or being driven to their out-of-zone schools.

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As inflated school rolls can have various effects on an area, should our Local Boards be consulted about these large numbers of outof-zone enrolments?

I hope that others will provide answers to these questions.

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Riverina School was in for a pleasant surprise last week when they had the president of Women’s section, RSA Mt Wellington, Phillipa Mackinven accompanied by vice president Elizabeth Apeliala visit them to present a cheque of

Uxbridge Road Howick, as part of the Arts East Out Festival.

Having won several awards as a child artist, she is excited to showcase at the festival with moving images and film that plays to a waiata (song).

“To each part of the song there is a specific action.

“The video projected on a wooden frame, will represent the interweaving of genealogy, gathering information from different sources, indigenous cultures and connecting with communities,”

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$1000. The donation was made to help the school continue to develop their cultural resources.

Former principal of the school Caroline Chawke received the donation on behalf of the Pakuranga school.

Visual artist Aydriannah Tuiali’i says that the weave in the tukutuku represents her connecting with time, space and genealogy.

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“The individual in the sequence is me connecting to time and space.”

Aydriannah says that she hopes to network at the Arts Out East Festival and have enriching conversations with different artists and people – taking home a piece of inspiration with her.

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St Kents rock along Live music, original songs, selfies and first-time nerves – it was all part of the mix at Auckland Girls Grammar in this year’s Smokefreerockquest North Shore and Manukau heats, on Friday and Saturday. More than 700 bands and solo/duos are going through regional heats and finals in more than 20 venues from Invercargill to Whangarei between May 5 and July 6. St Kentigern College, Saint Kentigern Boys’ School and their band Factory are among the top 12 bands to play off at the Manukau regional final on Friday, June 15.

Gemishka Chetty: Where do you come from? East Auckland’s multi-culturalism revealed through the hyphenated identities of the children of immigrants. A part of the Arts Out East Festival, a series of workshops culminates in a photographic exhibition with an artist talk.

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t’s about finding her place in the Maori world.

A talented visual artist, Aydriannah Tuiali’i draws an analogy between the pattern of tukutuku and her journey of learning Te Reo. Tukutuku is a distinctive Maori art form, latticework used to decorate meeting houses. Patterns woven are an integral part of story-telling of the whare (house).

The 22-year-old of MaoriSamoan descent says that a lot of young people don’t know how to speak the language.

“In my first year at University of Auckland I was very cautious about exploring Maori culture because there is a lot of spirituality involved. I only started learning Te Reo last year and it feels like the germination of a seed.

It’s about planting my roots to the ground.”

The young sculptor doing her Masters in Visual Arts will be displaying her work of art from May 17-26 at the Te Whare Wananga o Matariki, 35

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Lawyers in the heart of Howick

Prayer, song and games Salvation Army Flat Bush is working hard to bring diverse communities together and give them a sense of belonging in Flat Bush.

The Flat Bush Corps is a new initiative of Salvation Army Auckland, with plans of developing five acres of land at the corner of Chapel Road and Baverstock Road for a multifunctional community centre in the area.

A lot of groundwork is being done by officers Ameet and Jessica Londhe as they reach out to the community with compassion and integrity.

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Colonel Heather Rodwell, Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, had a special message for all mothers present.

Mothers of all ethnicities and ages gathered for prayer, song and dance, and were spoilt as they left for back home.

■ Salvation Army Flat Bush Sunday Service is held at 5pm, Baverstock Oaks School Hall at 12 Baverstock Road. Families with young children are welcome.

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during each quarter of 2017 and increases closer to 5 per cent recorded during 2016. “While in real terms this means the average rent for a three-bedroom home has gone up a couple of dollars less than it has in the past, it is a notable turning point after the peaks of 2016 and a very steady 2017,� says director Kiri Barfoot. She says the company performs rental reviews with its landlords at least once a year, but it is ultimately the

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he number of properties sold in April 2018 across New Zealand increased by 6.6 per cent compared to the same time last year, the highest year-on-year increase the real estate industry has seen in 23 months according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ. In April, 6368 houses were sold across the country in comparison to 5973 in April 2017. However, the number of properties sold in New Zealand excluding Auckland increased by 8.4 per cent year-on-year (from 4,163 in April 2017 to 4514 in April 2018) due to the sales increase in the Auckland market being a more moderate 2.4 per cent increase (from 1810 sales in April 2017 to 1854 house sales in April 2018).

Regions with the largest increase in sales year-onyear were:

■■ West Coast – up 50 per cent from 22 sales to 33 – the highest number of sales for the month of April in 5 years ■■ Southland – up 36.1 per cent from 119 sales to 162 ■■ Marlborough – up 30.8 per

cent from 65 sales to 85 ■■ Nelson – up 30.1 per cent from 73 sales to 95 ■■ Manawatu/Wanganui – up 22.7 per cent from 326 sales to 400.

Bindi Norwell, chief executive at REINZ says: “The last time there was an annual increase in the number of properties sold that was this strong, was in May 2016.

“It’s a pleasing result for the industry that we’ve had three out of four months of 2018 seeing positive year-on-year volume increases suggesting that the market is in a good position.

“Across the country, 12 out of 16 regions saw a year-onyear increase in the number of properties sold, with seven of those regions experiencing double digit growth highlighting what a strong month April was. The only regions not to see an annual increase were Gisborne, Taranaki, Wellington and Otago – this is likely down to the fact that all four regions saw a decrease in the availability of listings rather than being a result of a subdued market,” continues Norwell.

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House prices across NZ continue to climb The median house price for New Zealand rose 1.9 per cent in April 2018 to $550,000 up from $540,000 in April 2017 and median prices for New Zealand excluding Auckland increased by 5.7 per cent yearon-year to $460,000 – the exact same figure as the previous month.

Median prices for Auckland decreased marginally by 0.6 per cent to $850,000 (down from $855,000 in April 2017).

The REINZ HPI which actors in changes within the property mix (e.g. price bands and house size), saw an increase of 0.9 per cent yearon-year for Auckland, showing that prices are holding up in the region.

April also saw three regions achieved record prices:

■■ Manawatu/Wanganui – up 19.4 per cent to $305,000 (up from $255,500) ■■ Nelson – up 15.8 per cent to $550,000 (up from $475,000) ➤➤Turn to page 16

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➤➤From page 15 ■■ Otago – up 19.5 per cent to $460,000 (up from $385,000).

■■ Other regions that saw strong increases in price during March were Southland (up 19 per cent to $250,000), Gisborne (up 14.3 per cent to $320,000) and Hawke’s Bay (up 12 per cent to $431,250).

“It’s positive to see more sales in the more affordable price brackets. We welcome the Minister of Housing’s comments earlier (last week) which outlined that the building programme for KiwiBuild ‘kicks in when the $2 billion Budget appropriation takes place on Budget day (today) and that the Government ‘would build 16,000 homes in the first three years of the KiwiBuild programme’,” says Norwell.

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Want to know whats on in your local area?

Read the local News?

Why not have a browse online www.times.co.nz or to advertise phone 271 8055 Your call will be answered by your local classified consultant not by a consultant overseas

A reliable hard working person is needed to join our night time team.

Some experience would be great.

Tuesday 3.5 hours Wednesday 3 hours Thursday 3 hours Friday 4.5 hours Saturday 2.5 hours Please call Cecelia 021 213 8317

CD261299

at Macleans College

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

CLEANER

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

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Part Time, Permanent Term Time Only (12 hours per week) We require a Science Technician to support the Junior and Senior Science subjects. This is a position that covers the technical support of General Science, Chemistry, Physics and Biology for years 9-13.

The successful applicant will join a collaborative Science Curriculum Team but will be required to work independently to carry out the tasks required. A good working knowledge of the senior science curriculum and Health and Safety in New Zealand schools would be highly advantageous to the post.

This position is for 12 hours a week, during term time only.

Applications close – Friday 25th May 2018 Please apply in writing with a current CV and cover letter via email to Principal’s Assistant, Meti Soane msoane@sehc.school.nz Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate, Senior School P O Box 61054, Otara, Manukau 2159 Phone (09) 274 5782 ext 106

TECHNOLOGY TEACHER

Long Term Reliever (Full time) Our school has a commitment to providing quality teaching and learning opportunities for all our students. It is expected that you will have excellent knowledge of the Technology curriculum (either in NZ or from a similar overseas system) and be familiar with e-Learning tools. You must be willing to be involved in extra-curricular activities. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to teach up to NCEA Level 3 in a Technology related subject.

We are particularly interested in anyone who can teach any of the following domains: • Construction and Carpentry • Hard Materials Technology Please indicate areas / domain of Technology expertise in your accompanying cover letter. Highly effective organisational and communication skills are a requirement.

This is a full-time permanent position. Starting time is negotiable.

Applications close: 1st June 2018 Please apply in writing with a current CV and cover letter via email to Principal’s Assistant Attn: Meti Soane msoane@sehc.school.nz Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate, Senior School P O Box 61054, Otara, Manukau 2159 Phone (09) 274 5782 ext 106

SCIENCE TEACHER

Long Term Reliever (Full time) This is an opportunity to join a highly motivated and well-resourced Science Department.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised resource teacher with skills to cover junior classes and may also include NCEA levels. Applicants should be committed to raising Maori and Pasifika achievement, e-learning and restorative practices.

The successful applicant must be a NZ registered teacher and will be expected to be involved in our academic mentoring and co-curricular programmes.

Please mention other subjects able to teach.

Applications closes: 1st June 2018 Submit a written application to Principal’s Assistant: Metilini Soane Email: msoane@sehc.school.nz Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate, Senior School P O Box 61054, Otara, Manukau 2159 Phone (09) 274 5782 ext 106 fax: (09) 274 6972

CD261171

SATURDAY SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

Full time, day shift Located in East Tamaki Good with numbers.

Some heavy lifting required.

Current forklift license would be nice.

Must have good English language skills.

Reliable local person with the ability to turn up to work on time and with a positive team attitude.

Email Alan at: alan @ccia.co.nz with your details please

SIR EDMUND HILLARY COLLEGIATE SENIOR SCHOOL

CD261302

Music LESSONS Lessons MUSIC

0800 696 874

Paint Mixing Assistant

CD250412

CD45807

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

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

At least 3 years experience.

Full or Part time.

Flat Bush area.

Unique Hair Design Ph 09 950 6608 or 027 218 2742 Or email: uniquehairds@outlook.co.nz

BAR MANAGER POSITION

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

SALESPERSON

Required for Plastic Manufacturing Company, East Tamaki. Must be a NZ resident and have excellent communication skills.

Duties include: Customer Service Support Computer literate Full Driver’s licence Warehouse Service Support Full time Prepare sales forecast and stock reports Manage inventory stock Health and Safety For further information, please email: mark@petbottles.co.nz

Senior Hairstylist

CD258093

KIDS KARATE

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

CD248302

DRUM tuition, beg-adv.

Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170

DRIVERS REQUIRED

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

CD261212

MATHS TUTOR

Relief Teachers - We NEED you!

Own transport.

Good wages.

Phone Wayne 0274 725 702

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

CD261279

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

BRICKLAYERS/ LABOURERS WANTED

CD261143

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

Ph Mike 021 636 816

Strawberrry Planting and Trimming

CD261249

Single Items

Also DIGGER/OPERATOR

CD235430

Furniture Wanted

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY (Never known to fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruit of the Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, Assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity There are none that can withstand your power.

O help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times).

Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times) Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen.

The prayer must be said for 3 days and the request will be granted and the prayer must be published.

Thanks for prayers answered.

VSK cd245818

Class 4 Licence.

Carting dirt and quarry material.

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD260227

0800 677 467

PERSONAL

TRUCK DRIVER

Admin/Clerical Position

Elderly Assist is looking for a contractor to assist the owner with admin/clerical duties. This position could be performed at your home on your own computer or at our Howick offices. An understanding of Xero is essential.

Please view our websites: www.elderlyassist.co.nz and www.clutterbusters.co.nz to get an understanding of the services we perform.

Send your CV to: recruitment@elderlyassist.co.nz

CD258593

Open 6 Days

Sat 19 May, 10am - 3pm Pakuranga Community Hall 346 Pakuranga Rd (by KFC) Readers, Healers, Crystals, Jewellery and lots more www.crystalvisions.nz

2 Positions

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD245478

Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

HOLISTIC MARKET

CD250663

We accept donations of:

CRYSTAL VISIONS

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD261229

We sell:

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

SITUATIONS VACANT

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, May 17, 2018 — 19

Bilingual Support Worker Mandarin Speaker We are seeking to employ a Bilingual Support Worker (Learning Assistant) to work with English Language students who require additional support in learning English.

Applicants should be fluent in Mandarin and written and spoken English. Confidence to support children’s learning in literacy and spoken English required.

The successful applicant will be able to establish a good working rapport with children, be firm and fair, have the ability to work independently and use their initiative, within teacher guidelines.

They will also be required to undertake the ‘Working with English Language Learners’ (WELLS) course.

Employment will be spread over five mornings, Monday to Friday, probably from 10am until 12.30pm.

Study time will be in addition to this.

Position available for immediate start.

Applications close Monday 28 May. Applications in writing, including contacts for two referees, should be addressed to: Brian Bayly, Principal.

Macleans Primary School, 10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach. Phone 534-5191. CD261245

Are you a baby whisperer and a creative, warm teacher looking for a growth opportunity?

We have good news for you.

There is a chance for you to join our professional teaching team at Rockabye.

Our nurturing team is looking for a fully ECE-qualified and registered full-time Babies and Toddlers Teacher to come join our teaching team at our sought-after Early Learning Centre in Highland Park, East Auckland.

We work hard at developing a meaningful relationship with each child and their parents whilst always providing a safe, healthy and fun environment where Babies and Toddlers learn and grow.

Being part of our infants and their family’s lives is something we never take for granted at Rockabye. It is a privilege that we earn every day through our dedication and enthusiasm.

This is why we are seeking for a respectful, organised and pro-active teacher who communicates clearly with families and plans positive, stimulating activities for babies and toddlers. Are you ready to be part the Rockabye nurturing warmth of a home away from home?

If you are confident that you can play an active role in a child’s developmental milestones, such as their first steps and words, become a true partner to their family, then get in touch.

Please send your CV and an email to caryn@rockabye.co.nz explaining in no more than 300 words how you approach ‘baby time’; how you like to communicate with parents on daily issues; as well as why you think you would fit our Rockabye family.

We promise that you’ll come to work with a huge smile on your face.

We know we have done so every day since 2003. rockabye.co.nz

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

CLASSIFIEDS

20 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, May 17, 2018

& Lighting

CD171490

I Fix 4U

DAVE TAPPER BUILDERS Ltd Old School Builder

021 764797 or 532 8930

Over 17 years service

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

L1S014

VACUUM REPAIRS

DESIGN & BUILD Permits arranged Selection of quality materials Guaranteed work ** LBP Ph: 535-5775 021-164-7428

PRODECK

CONTRUCTION LTD

CD253271 CD253271

NZ Registered

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

K75008

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

MARKS

APPLIANCES APPLIANCE REPAIRS CD127274

CD145261

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

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

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

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

or Copper

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

BRICK & BLOCK

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

CATERING

Your local caterer for over 15 years

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 17 Yrs exp.

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

Garden Care Garden Maintenance One Off Garden Tidy

Text or Call Tracey

021 130 7217 09 217 2217

021 212 5459 Book a FREE Quote online

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

Phone the Classified Team today for options to suit your needs.

271 8055 - classifieds@times.co.nz

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

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

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

ABOUT Fencing 2000

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

Free Quotes.

www.pmgc.co.nz

GARDENER, cleaner, driver. Wants any work! 278 3087 GREGS GARDENING. weeding, pruning, hedges, small trees, gen garden tidyups. free quotes, 537 1121, 021 1167579 Handymangardeners. co.nz. All garden care Ph Michael 0276 162 146

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

GLASS & GLAZING

L1C020

FLOORING & SERVICES

HAYNES GLASS

CRAFT

FLOORSANDING Family owned/operated over 30 yrs

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

CARPET & VINYL

$35 p/m

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

LEES CARPETS

CD2046

Call the Sheriff – not the Cowboys!!

Ph. Andrew 021 791 002 - Bryon 022 062 3423 Email: whole9yardsltd@gmail.com

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

FENCING & TRELLIS

We may be able to help you with print and digital options

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899 CD254684

BRICKLAYER Lbp licensed. Phone Roland 021533886 or 5334437

Just started out in business?

Need a little help getting your name out there?

20 years experience in soft and hard landscaping

We also deliver landscaping supplies from Builders Mix, Sand, Pebbles, Bark etc competitive prices.

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

Consultations Concept plans Planting plans Karen 021 865 590

Hedge & Shrub Trimming

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

No call out fee if you mention this advert.

The Whole 9 Yards Landscaping Limited

DELICIOUS DINING

DIGGER & BOBCAT HIRE

NZ REG, Commercial / Domestic. All Electrical Work.

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

SUPREME ELECTRICAL

LANDSCAPING

• Pergolas • Decks • Retaining Walls • Timber & Keystone • Driveways • Paving • Fencing • Concrete • Planting • Cobblestone Lift & Relayed • Drainage Problems • Lawns Layed • Ready Lawn • Irrigation Systems

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

CD228064

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

BOBCATS & TRUCKS

VINYL LAYER 31 yrs exp.

Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

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

broken windows glazing mirrors cat doors balustrades showers splashbacks

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

CD217636

533-6954

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

Weed Removal

TRADIES...

• PLAN • DESIGN • MAINTENANCE • DIGGER HIRE • HOLE DRILLING

CD257384

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

We do WINZ quotes

GARDEN CARE

Electrical

Registered Electrician Lights, power, TV, fans Stove & hot water repairs

Security lighting

LED downlights

Switchboard upgrades Steve 021 949 168 a/h 532 9842

SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates.

All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

Power you need KOBA BATTERIES

Local & long distance by careful & courteous removalists with many years of experience REASONABLE RATES FOR AN EXCELLENT JOB BERT TARRY CARRIERS NZ LTD Ph: 274 2916

Barratt-Boyes

CD251447

NZ registered electrical service technician

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

Phone Raewyn Dodds 530 8038 - 021 746 848 E: raewyn@emblazon.co.nz - www.emblazon.co.nz

GA101040

• Reclad Specialists • Alterations • Renovations • Repairs • Bathrooms • Decks • Waterproofing Competitive Prices - Free Quotes Office: 09 527 6360 Dave: 021 836 360 www.franix.co.nz

Specialising in: Window treatments, drapes, roman blinds, venetians, roller blinds.

Colour Consultancy

0800 943 366

SHIFTERS

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

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

TRADE SERVICES

Licensed Building Practitioners

535 6950 021 0333 149

DRAINAGE repairs & maintenance. New & old.

Leaking basement solutions, surface water solutions, drain unblocking, cesspit cleaning. 28yrs exp.

Call Blair 021 415 994 for a free, no obligation quote.

SPECIALISTS

Local family owned business www.aucklandwideremovals.co.nz

FURNITURE

CD226123

CD260808

FRANIX

MOTORING

PACKING, MOVING & STORAGE

CD256471

DECKS

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

021 022 46711

FURNITURE REMOVAL

CD243547

138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262

HEATPUMP SERVICES

CD237020

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

021366615/ 0508932532

Great rates, Retirees discount.

Local family business.

Reliable, friendly, no job too small.

EFTPOS avail.

Call Anthony 534 0275

GA117458

CD130002

½ price TV, audio Washing machine refrigerators Factory Returns Centre ervice S d e ris Autho

BUILDER, additions, renovations, decks, bathrooms.

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

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

DRAINAGE

DRAPES/CURTAINING/BLINDS

Be warm this Winter, Install a Heat Pump Sales Installation Service

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

allen2harriman@gmail.com

ALADDIN CARPET CLEANING

for over 25 yrs

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

JE233914

Ph: Paul 534 7427 hm or 021 251 4615

Electricians

101A Aviemore Dr, Highland Park

HEATING

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

Air conditioners

CONCRETE

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

CARPET CARE

Electrician

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

CD259573

TV Audio Aerials Heatpumps

Ph: 533 0136 or 021 370 307

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

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

SS64572

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

We fix all laptop and desktop. Software issues.

Data recovery. Internet/ network/WiFi issues. New/ second hand/upgrade.

We can come to you!!

14 years in IT business.

537 1330 or 021 998 886

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

CD260031

Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

TASA COMPUTER

CONCRETE

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

K55042

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

CD137943

CD6793

INSTALLATION

Ph: 5768812 Open 7 Days 83 Reeves Rd Pakuranga

Carey

CD261290

25 years experience Stylish and affordable Bathroom renovations 2. Bathroom and Shower renovation specialist 3. Wall and Floor Tiling 4. All Aspects of Domestic Plumbing Service & Repair

Microsoft Certified Professional

CARPET LAYING

New Zealand Registered

CD249842

BATHROOM IMPRESSIONS

1.

TV AERIAL

0800 858 728

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

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

PROCON for all your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted.

Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

CD254541

CD206513

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

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

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

AA DOBBS LTD

FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901

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

FLOORING & SERVICES

SN64060

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

Servicing all Central vacuum and built in vacuum systems

D & J Computer

ELECTRICAL

CD255310

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

COMPUTERS

DRAINAGE

CD242704

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

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

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

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

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

CD248907

CA Professional services, for accounting, tax returns, GST, payroll, Startups.

Xero, Mobile service and fixed price. Ph Balaji Kris 021 175 87 78: 537 5942

DRAFTING & DESIGN

CD177619

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

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

CHIMNEY SWEEP

ARCHITECTURE

cd237763

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

www.times.co.nz

HANDYMEN

HANDYMAN

An experienced gentleman with years of experience in additions, renovations, wallpapering & painting etc.

All other work considered also...

Flat pack specialists We will assemble for you!

Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

CD243734

CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

ANY FIX-IT

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

AFFORDABLE plastering.

New work & alterations.

Skimming, cove & gib fixing. Ph Phil 021 521 403 ANY Plastering/ Painting!

In/out. Lge/sml jobs, small holes repaired New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803 SOLID Plastering, all exterior finishes, over 30yrs exp. Ph Bruce 021 981812

TREE SERVICES

TREES

PLUMBER

STUMP GRINDING STUMP GRINDING Remove stumps the easy way.

Remove stumps the easy way.

BRUCE (021) 653-425

Gary Hanson Certifying Plumber Hot Water Cylinders Bathrooms & Kitchens General Maintenance Work Guaranteed Howick, B/Bch, Pknga

0800 420 900

1st

For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

ADAM OXLEY

0800 24 LOCK

535 1111 027 235 2517

CD177471

0800 245 625 HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

CD197785

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Stackpole’s Stackpole’s Upholstery Upholstery

For Forsuperior superiorrecovering recovering of oflounge lounge& &dining diningsuites, suites, lazyboys,antiques, antiques, squabs squabs lazyboys, Hugefabric fabricselection selectionwith with Huge over 30,000 choices over 30,000 choices Workmanship guaranteed Workmanship guaranteed 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

Ph:274-8585 274-8585 PH:

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

SPACIOUS, s/c flat, in excell cond, Mellons Bay, furn/ unfurn, incl pwr wtr, osp, Ph 5348850, 0272216266

RENTAL & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Cathy Caie Huang 湫▱㔴

Licensed (REAA 2008)

Do you have a rental or property to lease?

For the best results...

Advertise here.

Ph 271 8055 or email: classifieds@times. co.nz

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

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

TO LET

WATERBLASTING

Ph: 0800 789 248

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

TILING CATKIN

TILING

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

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

PAINTER

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 ♦

PAINTER Internal and external. 35 yrs exper in your area. Ph Roger Parker 021951634

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

Handy Andy Plumbing

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

PAVING

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas

and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

BE BUG-FREE

H3X019

PEST CONTROL

Brett or Warren 534 3562 027 493 0181 CD237017

Jim 0800 38 38 48

✓ Specialist waterblasting

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows

✓ Domestic & commercial ✓ Low pressure bio-wash ✓ Professional presentation

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

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

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

CHEMWASH R

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

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Agnew’s Angle

L

ike many others who have grown to appreciate them as champion sportsmen and human beings, I took immense pleasure at the bestowing of knighthoods to rugby greats Bryan ‘Beegee’ Williams and Michael Jones.

I first heard of ‘Beegee’ in 1959 from my stepbrother Leo Brown who was billoted by the Williams family in Ponsonby when he represented West Coast as a centre in the 1959 New Zealand Under-15 secondary schools rugby league tournament.

Red-headed Leo, whose previous claim to fame was winning a Greymouth freckle contest, spoke glowingly of the hospitality shown him by his hosts. He also raved about Beegee’s older brother, Ken, who played on the wing for Auckland and was the best player in the tournament.

“They also had this little kid who was about eight who kept challenging me to a sprint out on the street,” Leo told me.

“I finally agreed and got a hell of a shock when I was forced to hit top gear to beat him.”

That eight-year-old is now Sir Bryan who first hit international fame as a brilliant, side-stepping 19-year-old wing on the All Blacks 1970 tour of South Africa.

Rugby great Sir Bryan Williams (above left and right) first made his mark internationally as a 19-year-old.

Before that he played a match at centre for the Barbarians at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, against the Cantabrians when he scored two tries, his sidestep leaving the redoubtable Fergie McCormick gasping air.

“What a sidestep!” I remarked to my mate Fergie after the match.

“Yeah and he’s bloody strong too,” said a tough character not given to praise.

Employed by the Christchurch

Star in the late 1960s, I once wrote that McCormick was puffing more than unfit prop Alistair ‘Hoppy’ Hopkinson in a Town versus Country match.

Peeved, proud Fergi phoned me.

“If you had ran as much as I did you would be puffing too.”

“Yeah,’ I agreed, “except in your case you were running from every position on the field except fullback.”

Upon my moving to Auckland in

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1971, it was ‘Beegee’ who first took me to his beloved Barbarians Rugby Club. He remains a massive stalwart of the famous Ponsonby Rugby Club which has produced so many All Blacks and is a past president of the NZRU. Sadly, Fergie, along with the great Colin “Pinetree” Meads, has passed away, though their feats will long remain etched in the memories of those of us who treasured them.

Unlike Beegee, my late step-

brother Leo, was no All Black.

League, not union, was his game.

He did represent West Coast, Canterbury and the South Island and toured England and France with the 1965 Kiwis, rooming with the great Roger Bailey. He scored three tries in his first two games before injuries limited his appearances.

Upon visiting the famous Catholic shrine to Our Lady in Lourdes, France, when about to dip his hand in Holy Water, he heard the voice of Kiwis coach ‘Snow Telford’ behind him. ‘Don’t dip your finger, Leo. Throw yourself in.”

Leo also won the Canterbury decathlon title, beating the talented Mene Mene who married Greymouth girl Sally Flynn who held the NZ women’s javelin record before Valerie Adams’ former coach, Kirsten Hellier, broke it.

Leo finished runner-up, six points behind Auckland’s Ross Pownall, in a national decathlon championship in the absence of 1966 Commonwealth champion Roy Williams, brother of 1952 Helsinki Olympic champion, Yvette.

Mene and Sally are the proud parents of netballer Bernice Mene, who is arguably the best goal defence the Silver Ferns ever produced.

■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

Jimmy Zheng, part of the victorious Macleans College #1 team, finished with a creditable 69.

Times photo Wayne Martin

Macleans takes the win at Howick Golf Club The Macleans College #1 team narrowly won Monday’s Intercollegiate Tournament at Howick Golf Club.

The team of Jimmy Zheng (who finished on 69), Vivian Lu (68), Connor Barker (68) and Henry Wang scored 205 (best three of four scores) to be St Kentigern College #1 (207). The team included Karl Jorgensen (71), Steven Liu (71), Kahurangi Tataurangi (72) and Tommy

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Macleans College #1 team who took out the tournament on Monday.

Liu (65).

Macleans College and Saint Kentigern College will represent Auckland at the national final at the Palmerston North Golf Club on Monday, September 3.

Five colleges competed on Monday. Kings College, St Peters College and Epsom Girls Grammar each furnished one team, St Kents had five competing and Macleans College fielded two teams.

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By Nick Krause Openside flanker TJ Meleisea fends off an Otahuhu defender.

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Pak make top 8

Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s (PURC) Premiers have finished in the top eight with two games to play after a convincing performance against Otahuhu at the weekend.

PURC, drawn 7-all at half time, kept Otahuhu scoreless in the second half to win 46-7.

Premier coach Chad Hopa said his side went away from the game plan in the first half.

“A few stern words reiterating our game plan/ objectives along with bringing on our heavy hitters off the bench saw us gain control across the park,” he said.

With Otahuhu’s discipline lacking, the yellow cards started to mount and Pakuranga ran out the clear winners.

“Whilst happy to secure the win and a top eight spot, we need to learn to trust our systems especially going forward with last year’s Gallaher Shield champions University coming to Bell Park this weekend,” Hopa said.

■■ Point Scorers: TJ Meleisea, George Taina, Samuel Shearer, Hawaii Ahokovi, Rupert Van der Pol, Michael McBeath, Penalty Try, Hawaii Ahokovi – 3 Conversions and 1 Penalty.

Player of the day – Hawaii Ahokovi.

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ormer Saint Kentigern College footballer Matthew Ridenton is leaving the Phoenix after signing a two-year contract with last season’s grand final runner-up Newcastle Jets in Australia.

The 22-year-old midfielder, whose parents live in Cockle Bay, has played in the All Whites shirt like his father Michael, a former football coach at St Kents.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to move overseas to Australia and join the Newcastle Jets after the great season they had and I think it will help me develop as a player,” Ridenton told the Times.

“I really enjoyed my five years at the Wellington Phoenix and made a lot of friends while I was there and wish them all the best for the future,” he said.

“My goals for the upcoming season are to work hard to earn my place at the Newcastle Jets and hopefully establish myself in the All Whites by

Matthew Ridenton will join the Newcastle Jets this season after a solid career with the Wellington Phoenix.

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having a strong season at club level.”

Ridenton will renew his association with Jets coach Ernie Merrick, under whom he made his A-League debut in the 2013-14 season, the Newcastle Herald reported.

Ridenton played 72 games for Wellington, including 26 of their 27 games this season.

Two of his four career goals have been scored against Newcastle. “Matthew is an excellent player, and having worked with him during my time at the Phoenix I know the sort of potential he possesses as a player,” Merrick told the Newcastle Herald.

“He’s also a great person and character. I have no doubt he’ll

fit into the club and the community really well.

“Matt will offer plenty for us in the middle of the park, provides great depth for our squad and I look forward to seeing the contribution he can make over the next two seasons.”

Ridenton joins the Jets for the start of pre-season training in June.

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