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Highland Park family is at its wit’s end after what they claim have been eight months of intimidation, bylaw breaches and questionable behaviour from a building site next door. Bethany Brown lives on Struan Place in Highland Park and says the street is experiencing significant change under the Unitary Plan’s Mixed Housing Urban Zone. Two years ago number 2 Struan Place was sold to developers who have since knocked down the small residential home and built two multi-storey terraced houses in

its place. Construction started in February and kicked off months of “hell” says Bethany. What started as uncomfortable cat calling from construction workers on site, she claims has progressed to cursing, threats and sexual harassment. “It’s so bad that I don’t feel safe in my own home,” says the 21-yearold. She lives in the home, which they are renting, with her mother, younger sister and brother. She says she, her mother, sister and several neighbours have been subject to sexual slurs including “w****”, “s***”, “b****” and c***” on

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more than one occasion. “We have to put up with construction 11 hours a day for months now and understandably we are fed up. "But whenever we point out anything the workers shouldn’t be doing, we get sworn at and called horrible names,” she says. On one occasion Bethany and her mother confronted a construction worker about starting work 30 minutes earlier than legally allowed, not realising they had consent to do so. “We were greeted with shrugs and one guy came up to my mum and told her she “just needed a

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$2.9m funding remains unspent

The Howick Local Board has a sizeable treasure chest of close to $3m and it’s not rushing to spend it. It’s not quite a “use-it-or-lose-it” scenario but Auckland Transport has expressed its concern that the cash hasn’t been allocated to project works yet By Nick Krause

owick Village will likely be the big winner from an as-yet untapped pot of money allocated to the Howick Local Board (HLB). There is almost $3 million that the board has not committed to construction this electoral term and that is worrying Auckland Transport (AT), underlined in a June 2018 update to the board. “The most significant financial implications contained in this report is the status of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF),” AT says in its report to the board’s August business meeting. “In last month’s (May) report it was clarified that the HLB still has $2.9m that is not committed to construction.” The financial implications were compounding with local body elections falling next year, ending the electoral term. It is likely that Auckland Council’s Governing Body will increase the amount of money provided to the Howick Local Board via the LBTCF. It could would essentially double the 2018/19 financial year contribution. “Therefore the HLB could start the 18-19 financial year with a total of nearly $4m not allocated to construction,” said AT. AT addressed the issue at a Local Board workshop on July 10 to “help mitigate the risk”. “In summary, the HLB is taking

Among the projects approved by the Howick Local Board is a walkway from the Photo Google Maps Cascades Bridge to the parks walkway below.

a number of potential risks by not allocating the LBTCF early in its term,” AT said. AT go on to say the situation has implications which are “uncertain but creates risks”. In May, AT reported that the HLB was unlikely to deliver a full $2.9m worth of project work this electoral term. “If the (Auckland Council) Governing Body chooses to increase the annual allocation of money, the implications are greater,” AT said. “Instead of trying to deliver $2.9m in 12 months, the HLB will be trying to deliver approx. $4m. Auckland Transport is unlikely to be able to achieve this amount of work.” Further, if this money is rolled over to the 2019/20 financial year, Auckland Transport could be required to deliver approx $9.8m worth of projects in one electoral term which it deemed “a very difficult task”. “If the Governing Body decides not to roll over the funding, the

HLB would lose any money not committed to projects.” However David Collings, HLB’s chair, told the Times resolutions from the board’s August 20 business meeting clearly showed it was not dragging its feet on committing funds to projects. The first four of seven recommendations refer to the Howick Village Centre Plan. “For now we have allocated up to $400k for what is really initial investigation and design work on projects identified in the plan,” said Collings. “This is one project that could easily require millions in implementation of any of the projects within and around Howick Village. “Currently, a council working group is being put together and it takes time for that group to work up ideas for the board to approve.” Other projects approved by the board include a walkway from the Cascades Bridge to the parks walk-

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Building Fine Homes

Some residents claim 2 Struan Place (left of image) has been a hotbed of trouble since building began.

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Work site from ‘hell’ ➤➤From page 1 She says holding the construction workers accountable has been difficult as almost all of the contractors drive unmarked vehicles and have refused to reveal what company they are associated with. On two occasions WorkSafe NZ was contacted about children being on the construction site. On Saturday September 22, Bethany says the family experienced the worst incident thus far. Bethany’s mother and sister asked the workers to pack up and go home as it was past 6pm. She claims a man holding a sledge hammer started running towards her mother in a threatening manner. “I wasn’t home to witness this incident but a close friend was sitting in her car at the time and saw the whole thing. This man was temporarily stopped by the property owner who claimed he “isn’t right in the head” and was trying to block his path,” she says. “My friend got out of her car and told the man she would call the police if he didn’t back off.” Bethany’s 22-year-old neighbour, who asked not to be named, says she too has experienced harassment from the workers onsite at 2 Struan Place and has had to stop walking her dog alone past the property.

“When I do walk my dog, I don’t go alone; I cross the road, put my hood up and keep my head down to avoid being called out to or approached,” she says. “Some days they blocked the street with their cars, trucks or work equipment, and when I drove past they made comments or stood close to my car and I felt uncomfortable. They would laugh and call me a “b****” or a “s***”. Police have attended the addresses on more than one occasion to speak with both parties and ensure there was no breach of the peace from either of the parties involved. Sergeant Brett Meale, Howick Police, says the ongoing dispute relates to a civil matter around the Struan Place building site which would normally be an Auckland Council matter. “Police did attend, and spoke with the owners of the development at the time, in relation to the actions of some of their contractors,” he says. “Police will continue to communicate with both parties and if any criminal offences are identified, will deal with them in a manner appropriate to the circumstances.” Meanwhile the owner of the new properties told the Times that there were two sides to every story and denied claims

that workers from the site had intimidated anyone in the street. The woman, who asked not to be named, said she and workers at the site were simply trying to do their jobs and that the police were only called in because of one-sided complaints from some neighbours. She knew nothing of an alleged sledgehammer incident and said she got on with most people in the small street. The houses, while large, met all council compliance codes she says. The visits by WorkSafe happened only as there was a child on the grounds (not in the homes under construction), she says. She was not selling the homes and intended to live in them. Auckland Council’s Team Manager Compliance Investigations Kerri Fergusson told the Times: “We have received a number of complaints regarding this property relating to noise, building issues and illegal dumping. We investigated the complaints and issued two abatement notices to the property owner. Our compliance officers will continue monitoring the site.” Struan Place is due to have construction on another large scale development begin in the coming months after residents failed to stop 3 and 5 Struan place from being sold to a property developer (Times, June 14).

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the trees, bush, sand, driftwood, shells and water form the basis for the day’s play. Hut-building will be big one day, abseiling the next. Nature guides and writing utensils are available for those who want to learn more about what they see. Leader Domini Beagley says, “These guys have learnt so much in the last three days because of their natural inquisitiveness. There’s a lot of collaboration and problem solving. Three of them were fishing with bungee cords yesterday and one of the cords fell in. They talked about some different ideas and ended up using another cord to fish it out.” Conscious Kids runs in locations all over Auckland and the holiday sessions this October were fully booked out.

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ur committee had a meeting last night (Monday, October 1) and reached a decision re appealing Plan Change 3 regarding Stockade Hill. The Howick Ratepayers and Residents Assn Inc (HRRA), have made a decision to become involved in the appeal against Plan Change 3 lodged by a member, Janet Dickson (with initial financial backing by five passionate members of the community). The HRRA considered our position carefully re an appeal but with no obvious benefactor stepping forward, we had

no chance of raising sufficient money to fund the appeal ourselves within the time frame available and within our limited finances. Janet Dickson’s appeal is asking for 360 degree views from the road around Stockade Hill. Although we all fervently wish for this outcome, we are concerned that we may lose the gains we have won in limiting heights of buildings on the seaward side of Stockade Hill as a result of the appeal so we have decided to join as an “Interested Party”, thus being part but not endangering the

Association should sufficient funds not be available. This is a mature and considered approach while we take further action to protect views. HRRA presented a deputation to the Howick Local Board calling for financial support to obtain a Heritage Report as recommended by the PC3 Commissioners to back further actions as we work towards getting the council to establish further protection for the Crawford Reserve views and an acknowledgement of the significance of the views to the south of

Stockade Hill. Such a report would also become an educational resource for the community. We are awaiting Board backing for this project. We now urge the community to get behind fundraising efforts to support Janet Dickson’s appeal Gayleen Mackereth Chair, HRRA

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Left to right: All Black rugby legend Buck Shelford (left) and Barry O’Shaughnessy, proprietor of The Good Home Bar & Restaurant in Howick; Bruce Bothwell with an athletics shirt signed by Yvette Williams, our first female Olympic medallist who won gold at the Helsinki Olympics in the long jump in 1952; Tobie Birchall with a Steinlager ice box; Paul Marshall with a retro chilly bin and a basket of goodies. Photos supplied

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An indication from the Government that it will reclassify some synthetic drugs as Class A is being welcomed by National but it doesn’t go far enough, National’s MP for Pakuranga Simeon Brown says. “Today (Wednesday, October 3) we heard of yet another death from these insidious drugs. This year more than 45 people have died. In the past fortnight alone Christchurch has seen at least 19 people affected by toxicity from synthetic drugs with two people in intensive care. Health Minister David Clark has said that he will ask his cabinet colleagues to reclassify two synthetic cannabinoids as

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Your opinion matters to us. Email us at editor@times.co.nz; comment on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ timesonlinenz; or write to us at The Editor, Times Newspapers, PO Box 259-243, Botany, Auckland 2163; fax (09) 271-8073. Letters should not exceed 200 words and should carry the name, residential address and contact telephone number of the author. Nom de plumes not accepted.

What an awful headline

After reading the front page story today (Howick and Pakuranga Times, October 4,) I am disgusted that in this day and age of acknowleding mental illnesses you choose to use the headine Nutter. To even use this word today is very disrespectful of anyone with a mental illness. This is an archaic word that has no place (in society) today, let alone as a headline. I found it offensive and I don’t have a mental illness. I can only imagine what people that do will think.

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Editor’s note: It is not a word used in the paper at all however, in the context of this story, it was a word used by an occupant in the house to describe the alleged offender.

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I think your headline in today’s (Times, October 4) issue referring to someone as a ‘nutter’ is disrespectful to say the least. At a time where our country is continually talking about mental health issues, your use of such a word is disappointing. There are many more headlines which would have been more appropriate.

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I found the use of the term nutter in your headline “Nutter set own room alight” offensive and unprofessional. In casual conversation someone may be described in this way but for a reputable newspaper to create such a headline does it a grave disservice. People who behave in this way need help not labels.

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Re TV news Wednesday (October 3). Queenstown Airport puts its expansion plans on hold due to public backlash. Wouldn’t it be great if Auckland International Airport took a similar reaction to the public endless complaining about expansion at Mangere and the effect it will have on the residents of east and south Auckland. It would have made much more sense to have a second airport at Whenuapai - less noise for the long-suffering residents, and less road congestion at the existing airport. Passengers and crews are already missing flights due to traffic congestion. Imagine what it will be like in years to come.

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Local children with Downs Syndrome will benefit from help from the Howick Freemasons who have made a substantial donation to Upside Downs Education Trust. At the Lodge last week, members, their ladies, the Trust and the children gathered to talk about the specialist speech and communication training this will provide for numerous children throughout the south-eastern districts over the next twelve months. Upside Downs Trust purpose is to assist parents with the cost of specialised therapy by SpeechLanguage Therapy Associationregistered practitioners in various subsidised schemes. It was founded in 2003 by a group of parents keen to reduce financial barriers knowing that the impact for children with Downs Syndrome is life-changing. Receiving this therapy early has a dramatic effect on future outcomes for the recipients and is the key to unlocking the child’s potential, increasing the chances of employment and living independently in later life. The earlier they can talk, the faster they will progress in all areas of cognitive and social development. The Lodge was particularly concerned about our benevolence projects being directed at our own local community and Upside Downs gives us that ability. With this grant the partnership between Lodge and Trust goes into its second year.

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Country music

Next meeting of the Eastern Districts Country Music Club is on October 17 at The Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Memorial Hall, Wharf Rd, at 7.30pm, come along and be entertained or sing for us. Phone Kevin 0274789246.

Social SUP

Social Stand Up Paddle Boarding Mondays are starting back on October 15. Dust off your stand-up paddle boards and come and meet some locals. We meet at either Little Bucklands Beach or Eastern Beach at 6.15pm and paddle for about one hour. This is a free community event. SUP Out East has also just released term 4 classes if you’re looking at starting out or brushing up on your technique.

Howick Probus Club

Howick Combined Probus Club meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at the Howick Bowling Club, 33 Selwyn Road Howick at 10am. Come along, meet new people, hear interesting and informative speakers, and go on monthly organised trips. New members and visitors made very welcome. For further details Phone Liz 273-2933.

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Next meeting is at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphy’s Road on Thursday, October 25 at 10.00 am. Everyone is welcome, admission is free and morning tea is provided. The guest speaker is Ken Brewer, Gambling Inspector for DIA, who will be telling us about ‘Cheating

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Polish Museum

The Polish Museum is hosting a ‘Recognising our Heroes with Medals’ workshop on October 11. Find the link between the Anzac soldiers of WW1 and the Polish children of WW2. Design a medal and accompanying booklet, in paper. Short educational presentation included. Part of Auckland Heritage Festival. 11 October 10-12pm. $8 per person, includes materials. Ages 7+. Bookings preferred. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. Ph 533-3530.

Winners of Tournament of the Minds Mission Heights Junior College is the winner of 2018 New Zealand Secondary Schools Tournament of Minds problem-solving competition. For the first time, a team of seven Year 9 and 10 students from Mission Heights Junior College entered the Tournament of Minds (Tom) competition. After winning the Auckland regional competition, the team flew to Wellington in September to compete in the Nationals and returned home with the first prize in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) category. The Tom programme is for multi-aged teams of students

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Shining Stars Concert

Eastern Stars Concert Band are combining with Manukau Concert Band for a joint concert October 13 at 7pm at Eastgate Christian Centre. Tickets $25 family, $10 adult, $5 child/senior. Tickets available at the door. Contact Barrie Turner 021 277171 or 271 4588.

Garden Club

The Pigeon Mountain Garden Club meets at 7.30pm on Monday, November 6 at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, corner Ridge Rd and Vincent St, Howick. The guest speaker is Jo McCarroll, Editor of NZ Gardener. She will speak on the ‘History of the NZ Gardener’. For more information, phone Rosemary 534 3144.

MECOSS meeting

Pakuranga & Howick community networking meeting day and date: Friday, October 12, 10.30am to 12pm, Highland Park Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park. Light refreshments: Tea, coffee, biscuits. No charge.

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View delightful styles of Polish ceramics, many from private collections of Polish Aucklanders from September 30 to October 14. See hand-painted Boleslawiec blue dot tableware, famous in Europe for several hundred years, regional Kashubian plates and floral teapots. Part of Auckland Heritage Festival. Museum entry by donation during opening hours. Groups by prior arrangement. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. Phone 533-3530

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Come join the free fitness class from 9—10am hosted by the Botany and Flat Bush Ethnic Association at NZ Badminton Centre, 443, East Tamaki Road, Dannemora. Exercise classes are run by a professional personal trainer. Do bring your yoga mat and towel along. You can also play badminton and table-tennis for a cost of just $3.

Dandiya Night

In the countdown to Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, The Art of Living presents Dandiya Night and Garba dance to celebrate Navratri on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 at Howick Leisure Centre, 563 Pakuranga Road. From 7pm onwards, there will be best dressed male, best dressed female and best dance couple prizes. All are welcome for the free event.

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Third intervention centre for men By Farida Master

anjna Patel couldn’t stop the tears at the official opening of Gandhi Nivas, the third early intervention centre for men involved in domestic violence. With a good representation from the police and ACC at the event, the third family violence facility for men was recently opened by Jenny Salesa, the Minister for Ethnic Communities and Associate Minister of Health. The minister acknowledged the work that Gandhi Nivas does with timely intervention to bring about positive changes to the perpetrators of family harm. “I understand it was established to be of service primarily to members of the Indian community but has since grown to cater to all other communities including Maori and Pasifika,” she said. The facility in Papakura has been dedicated to the memory of the late Vivek Varma, husband of Sucharita Varma who is a counsellor and support manager of counselling centre `Sahaayta’, and passionate about the initiative to reduce family harm and violence. Acknowledging his unstinting support to Gandhi Nivas, a plaque was unveiled in Mr Varma’s memory. He passed away suddenly on July 3, leaving behind a wife and two sons. Mr Varma was also a much loved member of the Police. Brainchild of Farm Cove resident Ranjna Patel, Gandhi Nivas is a partnership between Serenity Foundation, Sahaayta Counselling and NZ Police. Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Jill Rogers was there to support the opening of the home for men who are referred there by police for free counselling and emergency housing. She said that the ability of police in Auckland to refer people to Gandhi Nivas has “made colleagues across the country jealous”. The underlining philosophy of Gandhi Nivas is don’t take the women and children out of the home – put the man in a safe place instead, with wrap-around 24/7 services including counselling. So impressed was ACC with the initiative that they came on board with a grant two years ago. The economic cost associated with family violence is estimated to be between $4.1 and $7 billion per year, and rising.

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Birds of a feather in Flat Bush A number of peacocks – resplendent with their iridescent blue and green plumage - and peahens have been sighted in the Flat Bush area. With the breeding season from late August to January, Times photographer WAYNE

MARTIN spotted a roost of eight to nine peafowls in the bush—to raise their chicks. It is interesting to note that around five years ago there were more than 12 peacocks roosting at the Logan Carr Reserve in Dannemora.

Some of the residents saw them as a nuisance and complained to council. While there were mixed feelings about the beautiful birds, they were finally moved to another area with plenty of room to strut their stuff.

n his new edition of Curious Curious English Words and Phrases,, language expert, Max Cryer, compares the English language to a vast and ancient city – magnificent and full of interest, but at the same time shambolic. A language which has been subject to suburban sprawl, that has constantly added new edifices, upgraded heritage precincts in some quarters, demolished them in others, and has complex road systems freely negotiable only by those who have long lived in that area. From Sanskrit to Hindustani and from Latin to Russian, the English language has shamelessly thieved from a myriad of traditions, co-opting – words, images, expressions and proverbs. In Curious English Words and Phrases, New Zealand based Cryer, explores the origin of terms like ‘end of your tether’, ‘gets my goat’ or ‘letting one’s hair down’. He answers questions like why we call some people ‘geezers’, ‘sugar daddies’ or ‘lounge lizards’? Or where the words ‘eavesdropping’, ‘nickname’ and ‘D-Day’ come from? Max explains where these curious expressions (and a host of others) come from, what they mean and how they

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Above, Leo Strode-Penny performing Cliffs of Dover at Big Gig 2018; right, Peter Finlay and Carren Richardson performing Peter’s original song “Lost on the Highway” at Big Gig 2018.

getting together to rehearse and jam outside the classes. This is what it’s all about - they form lasting friendships and learn what it’s like to really play music with other people. Auckland Guitar School is Howick’s biggest guitar school, teaching kids and adults, from total beginners through to advanced level. Our focus is on helping each student to get the results they want from their playing, whether they’re just starting out or have been playing for a long time and are stuck in a rut. We make sure the lessons are fun, and that everyone gets really solid foundations to their playing so they can take it wherever they want - whether they’re into rock, pop, acoustic, blues, jazz etc. We know we do something quite different here. We have students coming from all over Auckland to learn here, attracted by the unique learning experience and methods that we use. Dylan Kay Owner/teacher

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Chorus Champions finally win the title after 17 years waiting their performances of If I Had My Way and Deed I Do. In a tough field with stiff competition from the Wellington region in particular, the girls were crowned 2018 Champions - the first Macleans College Quartet to win the title since 2012. The next day the full 55-strong chorus took to the stage. Macappella were clearly

audience favourites with their resonant sound and precise choreography led by Melody Lowe. Their performances of Go the Distance and When That Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabama, left a strong impression on the panel of adjudicators and were announced 2018 Chorus Champions - a title that has eluded Macleans College for 17 years.

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Fresh from their success at the regionals, winning the Auckland Chorus and Quartet Barbershop titles, Macappella (chorus) and Sinopia (Hayatt Al Joborry, Jackie Liu, Shuyi Wang and Danielle Tweedale) travelled to Tauranga for the Young Women in Harmony, National Finals last week. On the first day, Sinopia took to the stage in the quartet finals and impressed the capacity audience with

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Call Anthony 021 0224 6711 or 09 534 0275

Doors/Door Repairs

CD256908

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

021 212 5459

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Interiors

MOTORING

CD242704

BUILDERS

Weed Removal Hedge & Shrub Trimming

 Microsoft Certified

PLUMBERS

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

One Off Garden Tidy

ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL

COMPUTER REPAIRS  Home / Business  Fix all IT issues  Cloud backup + data

Garden Maintenance

Ph/Fax 274 0495 – 22 Greenmount Dr, East Tamaki 24B Polaris Pl, East Tamaki - OPEN SAT 8.30-1pm AA DOBBS LTD +GST 274 0495 – 22 Greenmount Dr, East Tamaki AIR CONDITIONING RE-GAS Ph/Fax 274 0495$95 ELECTRICAL Ph/Fax Handymangardeners. AutoCONDITIONING Electrical & Mechanical Repairs co.nz All jobs Ph Michael Over 25 years Exp +GST AIR RE-GAS ★ Full Auto Electrical Service ★ WOFs ★ Airconditioning ★ Cambelt $95 Replacements

COMPUTERS

AFFORDABLE plastering. New work & alterations. Skimming, cove & gib ﬁxing. Ph Phil 021 521 403

HOWICK LAWNCARE, ex Greenkeeper, lge or small lawns, friendly reliable affordable Ph Paul 027 5676 900

Garden Care

HEATPUMP SERVICES

Phone 09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 E: celsius@outlook.co.nz - www.celsiusheating.co.nz Local NZ Registered Electrician No job too big or too small! 24 hour Emergency service No call out fee if you mention this advert.

GREENMAN Lawn & Garden Trees & Hedges, rideon mowing. Free quotes. Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409

 Consultations  Concept plans  Planting plans  Karen 021 865 590

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

ELECTRICAL

CD263397

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

Restretching No job too small We do it all!! Phone Terry 021 927 921

HEATING

CD243547

021-369 881

CARPET LAYING & REPAIRS

CD237020

533-6954

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.

EZYMOW free quotes, friendly, reiliable & affordable service Ph Scott 0210 2475 434

PLASTERERS

LOCKSMITHS

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

CD263192

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

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

Jim 0800 38 38 48

ABSOLUTE Excellence. Lawns, gardens, commercial, lifestyle blocks. txt/ph Paul now 021 1566951

CD246999

CD127274

NZ registered electrical service technician

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

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

Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Rats & Mice, Wasps 20+ years experience

CD263376

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

L1C020

DRAPES/CURTAINING/BLINDS

CD261344

MARKS

APPLIANCES

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

BE BUG-FREE

CD177471

K75008

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

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

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

LEES CARPETS

PEST CONTROL

LAWNCARE

CD259573

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

ABOUT Fencing 2000

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

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

ALL PAVING & Landscaping Great rates. Ph Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.

LANDSCAPING All aspects. 10yrs exp. 100% guar. Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.

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

JE233914

Free CCTV with all unblocking. For all drainage by cert drainlayers.

www.drainslayer.co.nz

CARPET LAYING

NZ Registered

CARPET & VINYL $35 p/m

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

LANDSCAPING

GARDENER LANDSCAPER

sorted

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

535 6950 021 0333 149

GARDEN CARE

Blocked drains

CARPENTERS

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

A&A FLOORING Installing, Sanding,coating of wooden ﬂoors. Installing laminate ﬂoors. Ph David 022 170 6720.

GA117458

CD6793

INSTALLATION

CD263641

All Interior Renovations Bathrooms l Kitchens l Doors l Plasterbd lining l Repairs and Maintenance l Co-ordinate SubContractors Available l

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

K55070

& Lighting

Old School Builder

FLOORING & SERVICES

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

DAVE TAPPER BUILDERS Ltd

CD248907

TV AERIAL

allen2harriman@gmail.com

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

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

CD228064

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

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

ALL FENCING, decking & retaining walls. Ph Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.

PAVING

HANDYMEN

CD263898

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

BUILDER, Licensed. alteration / renovation, bathroom, deck, all jobs. Ph Rob 021 680 580

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

FLOORING & SERVICES

CD237017

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

CD254541

No job too small

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian CD226123

20 yrs Carpentry/Building Ph Shannon 021 356 959

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

BUILDER Qualiﬁed & LBP Certiﬁed

FENCING & TRELLIS

108265-V5

AERIALS

FENCING & TRELLIS

108265-V5

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

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

DRAINAGE

BUILDERS

CD263677-v2

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

www.times.co.nz

CD142804

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CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

TREE SERVICES

Handy Andy Plumbing

Plumbing Ltd

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

TREES stump grinding specialist. Great service. Est 1967.Terry 530 8741/027 4989080

ROOFING REPAIR SERVICE 26Yrs Exper. All work Guar. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs 171 Moore St. Howick 0274 760 577 easterncovercentre.co.nz

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

SS78394

CD48042

RUBBISH REMOVAL

WATERBLASTING

TILING KP87651

021366615 / 0508932532

3 Specialist waterblasting

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

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

WINDOW CLEANING

TILER

Regular updates Communication is key Competitive rates

FREE advertising on Trademe and numerous other streams including local print media FREE full credit and tribunal history and background checks on applicants FREE Comprehensive photographic record on your property FREE Casual letting for those of you Lloyd Reardon who don’t require management Trusted company that currently operates at under 1% rent arrears Routine inspections completed - Professional work ethic

lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Mob: 021 887 811 - DDI 09 216 9961

www.pinkys.co.nz P: 09 265 2865

SPORTS NOTICES

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

WINDOWS in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing. Exp operator. Phone Keith @ Panoramics 027 245 3444 / 530 8136

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

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

PAKURANGA– SUNNYHILLS – FARM COVE – HIGHLAND PARK 2 Bed Miramar Pl $450 Amny 2 Bed Edgewater Dr $450 Amny 2 Bed Ennis Av $460 Amny 2 Bed Fratley Ave $480 Sally 4 Bed Pakuranga Rd $530 Amny 2 Bed Wellington St $530 Robyn/Melissa 4 Bed Andrea Pl $900 Sally BUCKLANDS BEACH 4 Bed Camwell Cl

$760

Amny

FLAT BUSH - DANNEMORA - MISSION HEIGHTS – EAST TAMAKI 2 Bed Skip Ln $510 Cathy 4 Bed Plantation Av $690 Cathy 4 Bed Mission Heights Dr $700 Anmy 4 Bed Dunoon Cl $710 Cathy 4 Bed Cyril French Dr $720 Cathy 5 Bed Kalmore Pl $750 Amny 4 Bed Raphoe Rd $760 Amny 3 Bed Powercourt Dr $820 Cathy MT WELLINGTON 2 Bed Aranui Rd

$520

Cathy

MT ALBERT – BLOCKHOUSE BAY – GREENLANE 2 Bed Preston Av $530 Amny 4 Bed Karetu Rd $1050 Cathy

LANDLORDS

We offer two services: A free ﬁnd-a-tenant service or a full comprehensive property management service at a competitive rate. Rental lists are available at Botany Town Centre, Bucklands Beach, Flat Bush, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga ofﬁces

HOWICK – HALF MOON BAY 2 Bed Andrew Rd 2 Bed Rodney St 4 Bed Indus Pl 5 Bed Fiesta Dr

$450 $500 $740 $780

Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd

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

PAKURANGA OFFICE

KIDS KARATE

102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

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

BEACHLANDS 3 Bed Fourth View Ave

$580

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

Lloyd

FLAT BUSH OFFICE

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction

Music LESSONS Lessons MUSIC

Steve Hang DDI: 212 5729 or 021 409 293 – steven.hang@raywhite.com

DANNEMORA – EAST TAMAKI – FLAT BUSH - SOMERVILLE 1 Bed Point View Dr $380 Steven 4 Bed Stancombe Rd $620 Steven 3 Bed Emyvale Pl $670 Steven 5 Bed Elwyn Cl $750 Steven BUCKLANDS BEACH 4 Bed Clovelly Rd $1000 Steven

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

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Martin Caie 021 769 533 – martin.caie@raywhite.com Cathy Huang 021 883 600 – cathy.huang@raywhite.com

BUCKLANDS BEACH 4 Bed Devon Rd

$700

Martin

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

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

LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable. Competitions, practical and theory exams. We have teachers in your area. (Est 63 yrs)

0800 696 874

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

ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CD180708

WINDOW cleaning. Best price. Phone Grant 533 0522 or 0211 576 963

BOTANY OFFICE

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre

Sally Amny Cathy Amny Cathy Cathy

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

Licensed (REAA 2008)

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick – Ph 538 0680

$370 $450 $580 $600 $750 $780

The Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre Umpires Association will be hosting their AGM: 15 October 2018 at 7pm at HPNC. Lloyd Elsmore Park Cnr 451 Pakuranga Rd & Sir Lloyd Drive Pakuranga

Fitting Service

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

HOWICK – MELLONS BAY 1 Bed Selwyn Rd 2 Bed Cheriton Rd 2 Bed Elliot St 3 Bed Drake St 5 Bed Mellons Bay Rd 5 Bed Sandspit Rd

HPNC Umpires AGM

BREAST CARE ESSENTIALS

TO LET

HOWICK OFFICE

Wednesday, October 17 at 7.30pm 50 The Parade, Bucklands Beach

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

CD263507-V5

CD155540

Over 25 yrs experience Interior & Exterior New & Repairs Quality Workmanship Small bathroom renovations Waterproof Free Quotes Satisfaction Guaranteed Reference Available Ph: Lubo Kecer 021 871 882 or 092162318 l l l l l l l l l

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

CD140634

THE TILE GUYFloor & Wall Tiling. Certified Waterproofing.Stonemason by trade. 30yr exp. 0210311899

Mountfort Estate Agents Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7879 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Group Captain. 8, Accent. 9, Candid. 10, Dossier. 12, Carol. 15, Diary. 16, Bounder. 18, Stance. 20, Curate. 22, Rider Haggard. Down - 1, Broccoli. 2, June. 3, Scatter. 4, Space. 5, Maintain. 6, Anti. 11, Serenade. 13, Overturn. 14, Conceal. 17, Heart. 19, Turn. 21, Rage. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7879 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Gain currency. 8, Got off. 9, W-i-elds. 10, Pad-lock. 12, Pitch. 15, D-aunt. 16, Slog-ans. 18, Spread. 20, Sh-aped. 22, Lying in state. Down - 1, Pan-or-ama. 2, (s)Undo(wn). 3, Surf-ace. 4, Grown (groan). 5, Entering. 6, Eyed (I’d). 11, Linger-I-E. 13, Convert-s. 14, Closing. 17, Ada-ge. 19, Pole (poll). 21, Al-to.

CD143001

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

Your local exterior

Cleaning Specialists CD255813

TILING

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

Pet Boarding Grooming Doggy Daycare Free daycare with all grooms 24 hour onsite care

To be held on

CD45807

Ph: 0800 789 248

CATKIN

Pinkys

Bucklands Beach Ohui-a-rangi Playcentre

PERSONAL

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

Special Conditions Apply

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

CD260891

ROOFING

HAYNE’S GLASS

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting will be held on: Wednesday, October 31st 2018 at 10.30am in the Parkview Room at Highland Park Community House 47 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park J.Batchelor, Secretary CD263785

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

UPHOLSTERERS

K54154

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

Botany and Pakuranga Offices

HOWICK and PAKURANGA COMMUNITY HOUSES Inc NOTICE of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

CD239769

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

CD258536

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

CD202782

    

EXPERIENCED Gardener/ Factory worker requires any work! Ph 278 3087

TO LET

CD166407

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

027 594 1243 537 4796

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

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

Gary Hanson

SITUATIONS WANTED

HOWICK/HIGHLAND PK, fully furn room, $190pw all incl., handy shops, bus. 5343339, 0210463437

CAT DOORS

CD256331-V2

PLUMBER

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

Property Management & Letting Agent K54146

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

BRANCH MANAGER

FOCUS ON FEET Home visits. Professional gentle care. Marlena NZ trained nurse Ph 5331150

CD264072

Brett or Warren 534 3562 027 493 0181

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

FARM COVE 1 bdrm flat, own driveway & outdoor area, wash mach. & fridge. Suit mature person. Long Term $360.00 PW + power Ph. 027 644 417.

PETS

CD262112

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746

HEALTH & BEAUTY

K54091



H3X019



and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

KAK007

Ph Murray

Qualified Arborist

L5F014



TREES

 Reducing  Thinning  Shaping  Full removal  Chipped onsite/removed  Good rates  Great refs  Free quotes

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas 

All about

& STUMP GRINDING

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

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

TO LET

CD263939

PLUMBERS

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, October 11, 2018 — 21

NZ Modern School of Music www.modernmusic.co.nz

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 www.times.co.nz

GARAGE SALES FLAT BUSH, Sat 13, 10am-Noon. 12 Elwyn Cl, H/hold furn/appl, bulk clothing & toys Relocating ALL must go! SOMERVILLE, 29 Meadowland Dr, Sat Oct 13 & 14. 9am - 3pm. Bed. furniture and more.

CLASSIFIEDS

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Furniture Wanted in good condition We pay cash!!

$$$

Single Items Deceased Estate House Lots Retiring or Moving Overseas?

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

Call Us Now!

Pick Up Service Available

9 Ben Lomond Cres

Open 6 Days

0800 677 467 Pick Up Service Available

SITUATIONS VACANT EXPERIENCED Bus Driver, Class 4 licence required. $25 per hr. Ph 277 0540

Part-time Office Administrator

Position available with family-owned business based in Whitford. Approximately 12 hours a week (4 hours a day, 3 days a week). Interested applicants should send their CV to: katie@woodbinegroup.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT CD263961

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Pakuranga College is seeking an Accounts Assistant to work with our Executive Officer and within our Administration Team. This is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week, term time only and additional school holiday hours. Please refer to our website for further information and details on how to apply: www.pakuranga.school.nz. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 26 October 2018.

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

GARDENER / GROUNDS PERSON

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an experienced gardener/grounds person to join our Property Team. This is a permanent full time position for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year. Please refer to our website for further information and details on how to apply: www.pakuranga.school.nz. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 26 October 2018.

If you have the following attributes please contact me about being part of our team. • A good command of the English language is essential • Tidy presentation and be physically fit • Have your own transport • Honest and hard working • Meet industry standards of productivity and are motivated to achieve high standards.

ALUMINIUM INSTALLER

We are currently looking to employ someone to install joinery/conservatories. We are looking for someone with building experience but are also willing to train someone that is keen to learn. This is a full time position and work is over the Auckland region. You must have good command of English and a current drivers licence. This is a great company to work for and we have been in the business for 35 years. Salary is negotiable on experience. Please email your cv to ali.city@xtra.co.nz

Practice Nurse – HigHgate surgery

This is a full-time position for an experienced registered practice nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team. Highgate Surgery is a Cornerstone accredited practice dedicated to delivering high quality health care and improving health outcomes for our community. We seek a passionate and motivated nurse who is confident and able to work independently within the team. Your positive, professional manner and strong initiative will assist you in nurse led clinic activity and you will be supported with professional development opportunities to extend your skills. Qualifications / Experience: • Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years NZ general practice experience • Current Practicing Certificate • Multilingual with English, Mandarin and/or Cantonese • Vaccinator’s Certificate • CPR Certificate • Cervical Smear Taker is preferred but not essential • Medtech 32 experience preferred but not essential Remuneration negotiable, based on experience.

Please forward a covering letter and your CV to emmaw@easthealth.co.nz

Phone: 021 88 22 76 or email wayne@revivepaintandplaster.co.nz

MEDICAL RECEPTIONISTS

Builder/Carpenter

Required who can work as part of a team or independently completing renovations and general building work. The work will include Bathrooms, Kitchens, Decks, Fencing and other such renovations. Duties will include liaising with other tradespeople who are part of the team, customers and homeowners on a daily basis. You must be honest and reliable, have your own tools and a clean drivers licence. We believe in rewarding skill and commitment. please email your CV to mark@tradeteam.co.nz or phone Mark 021 764 511

PART TIME CASUAL ROLES Work Locally

East Care have positions available for Reception staff. This is an opportunity to be part of our friendly supportive team, have the flexibility of a casual position and include staff benefits. The shifts consist of a mix of weekend, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts. (Overnight shifts are from 10.30pm - 7.30am). Key to this role is your ability to be patient focused in this busy fast paced environment, deliver first class reception services, including client appointments, bookings and referrals, maintaining medical records, liaising with internal and external clinical teams, financial transactions and ensuring the smooth running of the front-of house environment. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate. The successful applicant will need to have: • Good time management • Excellent keyboard, computer and telephone skills • Flexibility for cover • Have excellent oral and written communication skills Knowledge of MedTech32 would be an advantage although training in this software will be provided. Applications close Thursday, October 18, 2018.

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We require a flexible team player to work in our friendly, small team in the school office. The successful person must have a willing “can do” attitude and a sense of humour. This is a vital role as you are an important point of contact for our community. Office experience especially in a school is an advantage but not essential. A job description is available on request. Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a New Zealand work visa. Please email your CV and covering letter and two, contactable referees to: admin@mellonsbay.school.nz for the attention of Helen Bould by 3pm on Friday, 19 October, 2018. CD263931

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No World Cup certainty

Agnew’s Angle

wo Great Escapes by the All Blacks and Australia over the weekend showed how foolhardy it is to nominate any one team hot favourite to win next year’s Webb Ellis Cup. As the only three time winner, New Zealand deserve respect, as does two-time victor South Africa who squared their last two clashes with a nail-biting win and a loss, the latest last Sunday when the All Blacks charged home from 13-30 down to win 32-30 at the death with Richie Mo’unga’s conversion of Ardie Savea’s try. Fittingly, both men came off the reserves bench to play key roles in the comeback after the Springboks completely dominated the surprisingly inept All Blacks in the first spell. With Siya Kolisi and Malcolm Marx once again leading a powerful pack, halfback Faf de Klerk kicked astutely and harried Aaron Smith and the strong-running centre combination of Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel was rewarded for shading Sonny Bill Williams and Ryan Crotty with well-taken tries. But this time astute coach Rassie Erasmus made a mistake in substituting the powerful Marx and cheeky de Klerk a shade early with

the All Blacks scoring their last two converted tries in the final five minutes to snatch an improbable victory. Just as they had against Argentina the previous week, Savea and Mo’unga were major contributors, the former making crucial tackles and sharp runs before scoring the equalising try before the latter’s conversion. At one stage last year, the athletic Savea was rated third No 7 in the country behind rugged Sam Cane and the astute Matt Todd but has shown against the Pumas as a No 8 and the Boks as a 7 that he’s refined his game. While Kieran Read is a smart skipper and an automatic starter, he’s not the sharp attacker he was before undergoing back surgery whereas the aggressive Savea’s speed makes him a dangerous attacking threat. In the absence of the injured Joe Moody, powerful loosehead prop Karl Tu’inukuafe has cemented his berth and reserve tighthead Ofa Tu’ungafasi is a better ball carrier than experienced Owen Franks. Although versatile Scott Barrett did well combining with Sam Whitelock, the injured Brodie Retallick was hugely missed within a pack that was well beaten in the

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possession stakes. TJ Perenara’s muscular performance off the bench was timely and Mo’unga’s pass and option-taking was superior to that of Beauden Barrett who looked more comfortable when moved to fullback. Interestingly, only five starting members of the 2015 All Blacks World Cup winning team started this latest test against the Boks. Satisfying as the All Blacks comeback was, Australia’s was even more miraculous in coming from 7-31 down at half-time to score an amazing 38 second spell points for a 45-34 win. While England finished a disappointing fifth in the Six Nations, they and champions Ireland should further test the All Blacks No 1 status on the northern hemisphere tour, By then Retallick, Dane Coles. Joe Moody, Liam Squire and Nepo Laulala are likely to have recovered from injuries to be available for selection. Retallick and Coles will be especially welcomed although hooker Codie Taylor has been one of the most consistently outstanding forwards in Coles’ absence. ■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author rise 8:06am Set 9:37pm 9:46am 10:03pm

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Daniel Hunter (black cap) was in fine form at the 2018 New Zealand Short Course Championships. Photo supplied

Hunter snaps up 50m title Swimmer Daniel Hunter (Howick Pakuranga) was the heavy favourite going into the men’s 100m freestyle final fresh off winning the 50m freestyle title at the New Zealand Short Course Championships at the weekend. Ahead comfortably at the halfway mark, the field which included Hunters’ flat mate Sam Perry (St Peter’s) started to close in on the leader, but left their run too late with Hunter winning in 48.64s. “It was a really tough race, I definitely saw everyone with me at the 50m and 75m marks, I just tried to put my head down and get to the wall first,” said Hunter. Hunter finished in a time of 48.64s, well within the FINA B standard. Perry was second in 49.26s with veteran Steven Kent (Coast) in 49.35s. Last Thursday Hunter won gold in the men’s 50m freestyle

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in 22.31s. “We’ve done a lot of aerobic work leading up to this so the speed is not yet there but I’m hoping it will be there for the 100m (freestyle) on Saturday,” he said. Tyron Henry (Howick Pakuranga), 17, the youngest in the A-final picked up the silver medal in 22.79s, a new personal best time. Charles Porter (Vikings) won bronze in 22.88s. In the women’s 50m freestyle final, Rebecca Moynihan (Raumati) showed the power of her finishing speed, winning her first national title in 25.30s. Chris Arbuthnott (Ice Breaker) and Tupou Neiufi (Howick Pakuranga) both won the men’s and women’s Para multi-class 100m individual medley and 50m freestyle events. The championships were held at the Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre in Auckland.

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National ice figure skating championships amaze the crowd P

aradice Ice Skating, Botany, played host to the 2018 New Zealand Nationals Ice Figure Skating Championships over four days from Saturday October 6 to Tuesday October 9. There were 179 skaters from New Zealand and overseas, including 12 Australian individual skaters and a senior synchronised skating team from Queensland. The skaters ranged in age from 8 years to adults and events included solo skaters, pairs, dance and synchronised teams. This is the premier event in New Zealand and countless hours of often unsociable, early mornings at rinks around the country saw finest talent on display this past week on the ice. Results to follow.

Clockwise from top left: Nova (Guest Team From Australia); Tracy Danbrook of Pakuranga; Titanium From East Auckland; Maureen Forrester of Cockle Bay; Black Ice From East Auckland.

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*Le Goff et al. 2017

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