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New councillor raring to spring into action By FARIDA MASTER

aul Young, the newly elected, first-ever Asian Kiwi Councillor is on a new high, and it’s got nothing to do with the V energy drink he is sipping on. Sleep-deprived ever since he got a call from the council on Thursday noon saying he had claimed the highest number of votes at the Auckland Council by-election

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for the Howick ward, he has been answering congratulatory calls and messages from council members, MPs and well-wishers locally as well as internationally. Young won with 7631 votes ahead of Howick Local board member Jim Donald with 5830 votes. He says he barely slept for an hour that night - or since. On Saturday morning he was invited for tree planting at Riverina

School. Even before he can get officially sworn in on September 27 at the Auckland Town Hall, he has been inundated with invitations. When the Times met him on Monday evening just before he was scheduled to attend his first Howick Local Board meeting, “not officially though since I am not as yet sworn in as a councillor,” Mr Young had spent the entire day being oriented

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at the city council, trying to find his way around —from the car park to the 26th floor—-meeting councillors, having a one-on-one introduction with Mayor Phil Goff at his office, meeting deputy mayor Bill Cashmore, council staff, followed by a health and safety session. “It was so much information but everyone was so welcoming and supportive,” he says of his first day at the council.

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harmaine Chapman, chair person of East Auckland Tourism met up with Auckland Transport to discuss signage at Half Moon Bay Ferry terminal. She was joined by Paula Bennet, Business and Development manager at Auckland Transport as well as David Collings, chairman of Howick Local Board and Annette Smart who looks after sales and admin at East Auckland Tourism — at the soon-tobe completed Half Moon Bay Bus Terminus. Bennet arrived by ferry in order to experience a visitors’ perspective of what greets passengers on their arrival at the new Ferry and

Bus Terminal. East Auckland Tourism has been working with Auckland Transport towards installing a large map at this entry point to east Auckland. This map will compliment Auckland Transport maps installed along the walkway, but will highlight the various hubs in the region that would be appealing to all type visitors, whether they are history buffs, foodies or fitness fanatics. This type of information has been sorely lacking, and East Auckland Tourism is eager to provide informative maps in various important locations throughout the area.

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Pakuranga Rotary Club trivia and auction night The Rotary Club of Pakuranga is holding its trivia and auction night on Saturday October 6 at Edgewater College. With lots of friendly banter and encouragement from the MC, teams will compete and put their trivia knowledge to the test to win great prizes and also raise money for a good cause. To add to the fun, the evening will boast a WWI Centenary theme and everyone is encouraged to dress as relatives would have during WWI. The club’s previous trivia nights have always sold-out and have been a great fundraiser to

provide continuing support for Life Education Trust Counties Manukau, Harold the Giraffe and other local projects. President Duncan Loney of the Pakuranga Rotary Club says Life Education’s values align with those of Rotary. “Life Education has been working in our community for many years, teaching and empowering children to make positive health and wellbeing choices. Our trivia nights are a fun and interactive way to help local charities achieve their goals across a wide sector” he said. With a variety of auction prizes including Sam Smith concert

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Young wins Howick Ward seat

aul Young (pictured) has won the Howick by-election to become Auckland Council’s first Asian councillor. The final count shows 27.6 per cent of eligible locals – 28,120 people out of a possible 102,000 – bothered to vote. Young won with 7631 votes ahead of Howick Local board member Jim Donald with 5830 votes. Young will see him take up the role of Auckland Councillor for the Howick Ward, alongside current Councillor Sharon Stewart. Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown said: “Paul brings with him a wealth of local knowledge having lived and worked here for many years and will become Auckland’s first Councillor of Chinese descent. He’s well aware of the issues our community is concerned about, and I have every confidence he will work hard to address them.” “This wasn’t a by-election we wanted, and I would like to take this opportunity to again acknowledge and thank Dick Quax for his years of service to the community. His presence will be sorely missed, and Paul has got big shoes to fill as he tackles the job of holding Council to account on our behalf.” “I look forward to working

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closely with Paul as I have with Sharon and the Howick Local Board to ensure we are ably representing our constituents at all levels of government.”

Results of Howick Ward by-election

1. YOUNG, Paul (Independent), 7631 votes 2. DONALD, Jim, 5830 votes 3. TAYLOR, Phil (Independent), 5606 votes 4. LIGHT, Damian (Putting East Auckland First), 5501 votes 5 COLLINGS, Jessica Rose (Independent), 1786 votes 6 MONTGOMERY, Olivia (Independent), 1671 votes

gise to our community. Historically there have been numerous groups that use the elections as a opportunity for free advertising such as the “Christians Against Abortion” during our 2016 mayoral elections. I hope next election these issues are highlighted and engagement improves. Looking forward to 2019 and yes, I will run again!

I am so happy for Paul, I’ve known him since was very young from when he ran the photo shop in Meadowlands and will be keeping in touch with him during his term to help with engagement and youth issues. He’s been an active and important member of our community for many years and after years of hard work in our community, he definitely deserves this position. This election highlighted the need for more attendance at forums and engagement We need to introduce by laws to assure timewasters are sifted out. Candidates should have a prerequisite to at least show face at one forum from a special interest group, have a Facebook/webpage or at the very least be in the country. Not remotely campaigning and relying purely on their families political status doesn’t not constitute as a campaign and should not be considered a candidate, I am obviously referring to Jessica and David Collings. Young female candidates are constantly pushing to be heard and taken seriously, far more than the other candidates. Jessica’s campagin, or lack of, highlighted privilege, disempowered and make a mockery of young female candidates and both David and Jessica should apolo-

Jim Donald

Given the negative comments from letters to editor about me, I am making no comment to the Howick and Pakuranga Times.

Jessica Collings

I would really like to thank those people who gave me their support, it is very humbling. I would have hoped to have been able to run a stronger campaign but was trying to convey the same frugal discipline that I would have demonstrated if elected to the role of councillor. Congratulations to Mr Young and all other candidates and again thanks to those that showed their faith in me.

Phil Taylor

Much respect, Howick. The Howick ward by-election is over, the people have spoken, and Paul Young is our new Auckland councillor. Congratulations to Paul and I wish him all the best as he starts

representing us 156,000-plus residents. I want to sincerely thank all of the people who voted for me, helped and supported my first election campaign and with encouragement. It was a privilege and pleasure to talk with the thousands of Howickians who I met each day during the campaign, to hear their views on council-related matters, and many other issues. I also want to acknowledege the huge efforts of the other candidates who turned up and worked hard on their campaigns – much respect. We have this ward’s communities’ interests at heart, and I encourage you all to stay involved, active and contributing. See you out there!

Damian Light

Congratulations to Paul Young on his election as our newest councillor. I wish him all the best as he takes on the challenging role. Thank you for everyone who voted for me, I am humbled by every vote received. Commiserations to the other candidates, it was a good campaign and as a voter I was pleased by the range and quality of candidates on offer. Despite our differences in opinion, you were all great company and should be proud of your results regardless.

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ork is underway at Half Moon Bay to repair and replace pontoons and piles severely damaged by a storm in January this year. Howick Local Board chair David Collings and Howick Ward Councillor Sharon Stewart stopped by the site to get an update on progress this week. Both have fielded plenty of inquiries from anxious boaties on the progress of the works over the past few months and are happy to see things starting to move ahead. “With the scale of the damage it was clear it wouldn’t be a quick fix but it is good to see it get started.” Councillor Stewart is also encouraged to hear the work is on track to be finished by Labour Weekend as predicted, although she hopes it could be

finished sooner. “I have fielded plenty of calls and have been regularly checking in for updates. This is an extremely popular facility and the sooner it is back to full capacity the better.” Auckland Council’s head of operational management and maintenance, Agnes McCormack, says the works are extensive. The bulk of the concrete pontoon units were damaged beyond repair and are unable to be reinstalled, the concrete boat ramp was undermined, and six of the 14 piles were also damaged and are being replaced. Other piles are being strengthened and lengthened by installing sleeves over them to minimise the impact of future storms. “It has taken us a while to get here but we needed to make

sure we understood the extent of the damage, deal with insurance, come up with a plan and then wait for some of the specific materials to arrive,” Agnes McCormack says. The longer piles required are made from hardwood and had to be sourced from overseas as the lengths required were not available in New Zealand. This repair work involves: ■ repairing the undermined ramp ■ replacing the northern abutment ■ replacing all piles that are not suitable to be re-used ■ lengthening the piles that are not being replaced ■ installing the new pontoons. The pontoons were among several coastal structures throughout the region damaged during the January storm.

Employment relations face Government dysfunction Simeon Brown

Howick Local Board members (front) Garry Boles (second left), Adele White (second right) and chair David Collings (right) joined Howick Ward Councillor Sharon Stewart (centre) at Half Moon Bay to see progress on repairs of the ramp and pontoons.

Meanwhile, access to the ramp is being kept open as works allow with at least one lane open at the weekends and two during the week.

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One of the key causes of dysfunction in the current MP for Pakuranga Government has been caused by the Employment Relations legislation, which is currently before Parliament. This legislation will take New Zealand back to the bad-old-days when unions controlled the workplace and there was no flexibility in industrial relations. National has opposed this Bill and has lodged a series of changes that seek to overturn its worst provisions. On the one hand Labour sees this Bill as a key credibility test in the eyes of its allies in the Trade Union movement, who fear NZ First will weaken their resolve. On the other hand Winston Peters has hinted at concessions on a Bill he has called a “work in progress” despite it having been through the Cabinet process. National believes our employment law is worth fighting for and that businesses deserve certainty and clarity from this Government, rather than the dysfunction which is on display. Good employment law is one of the foundations of New Zealand’s growth and allows flexible, modern workplaces that can compete in a fast-changing global economy. Preserving New Zealand’s competitive advantages is critical and when we have a Government that seems intent on reversing the hard-earned gains made by New Zealanders, these advantages are put at significant risk. Business confidence is slumping and both hiring and investment intentions have turned negative. More than 10,000 jobs a month were created in the two years before the 2017 election. Since the election, this has plummeted to 4000 a month. National believes a good industrial relations framework and a flexible labour market are critical to a strong and growing economy. That provides the best opportunities for employers and employees and is what we’re fighting hard for. Our proposed changes would retain 90-day trials for all businesses, stop them from being forced into agreements with unions that would require a business in Auckland to pay the same wages as one in Timaru, and ensure union officials have to get permission to enter a workplace. The Government’s dysfunction makes it difficult for businesses to plan and is especially troubling for small business owners who do their best to keep afloat, manage their costs, and hopefully create more jobs. The Government should be focussed on policies that help businesses grow and create more jobs, rather than focusing on themselves and their internal disagreements. ■ Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga

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Yun off to Russia for economics olympiad debating at the Global Tourism Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii, to be held from September 30 to October 5,” he says. “I am one of the two Macleans College students on the team.” It’s not just international travel that takes up all his time. The 17-year-old is allowed to take Wednesday’s off school because he is doing an internship as a research assistant at the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Auckland. “I’m part of a community research project to do with molecular biology. It’s still at its introductory stage,” he says. The young go-getter is also an active part of the Howick Youth Council. “We’ve spearheaded an event to give 20 high school students in Howick an opportunity to get their First Aid Certificate free of charge,” he says. Yang Fan is an accomplished musician and plays the cello for two of the school orchestras. So how does he find time to participate and excel at so many activities? He gives credit to his mum who nurtured a love for learn-

s you read this, Macleans College student is in Russia as part of the New Zealand team at the first International Economics Olympiad. Barely had Yang Fan Yun returned from Tanzania after representing New Zealand at the International Biology Olympiad that he was preparing for an Economics Olympiad in Moscow from September 13 to 24. “The International Biology Olympiad was held in Iran this year but due to political sanctions, student representatives from five countries including the US, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand went instead to Tanzania and Malawi to carry out ecological research,” says Yang Fan, days prior to taking off to Russia. Yang Fan will have less than a week to unpack his bags from his international sojourn, before the ace debater heads off to Hawaii. “I’ve had this opportunity to represent New Zealand for

The Moon Festival will feature a range of cultural performances while also celebrating the full moon. Howick Local Board is partnering with the Pakuranga Chinese Association for the event on September 22. The Moon Festival will not only showcase Asian culture but reflect the area’s diverse population. It’s free entry at Lloyd Elsmore Park for the first-ever Moon Festival in east Auckland to be held from 4-10pm.

Fox named for Golf World Cup Professional golfer Ryan Fox said he is happy to qualify for the World Cup “and always excited to represent New Zealand”. Fox, from Beachlands, is in Portugal at the moment for the Portugal Masters. He has nine events left still to play this year. The 59th edition of the World Cup of Golf will return to Melbourne, Victori, playing host to 28 two-person teams representing their respective countries on November 21 to 25. “I have picked my partner but can’t make comment on it until it’s all official in a few days,” Fox told the Times.

A top debater, an accomplished musician, Yang Fan Yun is representing New Zealand at the International Economics Olympiad. Times photo Wayne Martin

ing at an early age. “Parents shouldn’t push their children but inculcate in them a growth mindset. Mental health is a big issue and it is important to be happy and pursue all the things you love doing,” he says. He also believes that success doesn’t revolve in the classroom and “natural talent doesn’t have too much to do with excelling at things”. Case in point is learning how to play the cello. “I wasn’t a great cello player but in my free time I used to watch YouTube

videos and learn,” he says. The secret he says is hard work with a bit of luck as well as taking a keen interest in different things and being aware of various opportunities available. As I write this, there is a small note from Yang Fan saying, “If you are interested, I found out today that I also came first out of 2500 students around the country in the New Zealand Economics Competition held by the University of Auckland, in June earlier this year.”

Elim College wins Best Creative Award By Maxine Fourie Elim Christian College’s Year 11 Chinese Class took home the best creative award in the Chinese Short Film Contest, hosted by International Languages Exchanges and Pathways and New Zealand Chinese Language Teachers Association. The short film ‘Hot dog Lovers’ directed by student Georgia Bilby and assisted by camera-woman Alison McWilliams, features a fullclass cast with shared roles and efforts divided amongst the eager Mandarin-learning students. The film in Mandarin has both English and Mandarin subtitles. The script involves a plot based on cliché and stereotypical love stories, with a twist... hot-dogs. The creative take on a typical romance, it stars Year-11 students Musasiyashe Muodza and Jackson Taylor as main characters. Students of the class are tight-knit, with a love for learning the language and “having fun with all things Chinese,” says Year 11 student,

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The Year 11 Chinese Language class students at Elim Christian College are thrilled to win the Best Creative Award. Times photo Maxine Fourie

Anusha Gaundor. Teacher Karen Liu, who has taught Mandarin for more than 10 years at the college, gave students a free reign of the non-assessed project just before she went on a six-week’s leave and was very impressed with their efforts once she was back at school.

Mandarin is a compulsory subject in Year 9 at the school, with many students voluntarily continuing to pursue it further. Prizegiving for the event will be held at the University of Auckland Epsom Campus this Friday, revealing all the winners of categories.

Psychoactive substances review due The Government needs to explain why it hasn’t started a review into the Psychoactive Substances legislation despite it being legally required to, Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown says. “When the National Government passed the law to make synthetic drugs illegal, it added a clause that the law must be reviewed every five years, said Brown.

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Graduation Gala Concerto Competition finalists are, from left to right, Noah Rudd, Jisu (Jessica) Yun, April Ju, and Moon Su (Arnold) Lee. Photo supplied

Auckland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Professor Uwe Grodd, competing for a prize pool totalling $13,000. The soloists’ performances are: ■■ April Ju – Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato. ■■ Moon Su (Arnold) Lee – Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro affettuoso. ■■ Noah Rudd – Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C major, K. 314Jisu (Jessica) Yun – Ibert: Flute Concerto.” The Graduation Gala is not only one of the highlights of the celebration of the University of

Auckland’s students, but this year also one of the highlight of our School of Music Festival,” says Associate Professor Martin Rummel, Head of the School of Music. “We are proud to present four outstanding classical performance students, but also showcase our massed choir, jazz and popular music groups,” he says. ■■ The University of Auckland Grad Gala Concerto Competition is on Friday, September 21 at the Auckland Town Hall, 303 Queen Street at 7.30pm. Admission is free; patrons are strongly advised to arrive early to be assured of admission. Visit www. creative.auckland.ac.nz/gradgala

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By: Olwyn Wymark Directed by: Fiona Bailey Performs at: Harlequin Musical Theatre – 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick Dates: October 4, 5 and 6 at 7.30pm and October 7 at 1.30pm Cost: $10 per head Find Me is a gritty piece of literature based on a true story of the life of a young girl Verity, who is living with mental illness. This character is played by five actresses to help portray the many and different sides to this young girl. Set in the 1950s to 1970s, it contains messages that still ring true today. The play covers the full array of emotions with some parts quite humorous and others pulling on the heart strings.

Cast members from HCYT’s upcoming production of Find Me, LTR: Freya Gander,Amy Wight, Brianna Reynolds & Georgia Harvey. Times photo Wayne Martin

Audiences will learn about human nature, humility and the desperation involved in dealing with mental illness. Director Fiona Bailey says, “This is an amazing production and the cast have all approached this challenging script with great maturity. “It promises to be a great production so please support the youth by coming along to see the show.

“The play follows a young girl with a personality disorder and mental health issues through to the age of 20 years. It is very topical and still relevant today.” It is a cast of 12 young actors aged 15 to 20 years who have tackled this amazing script with great maturity. It promises to be a very polished and professional performance. Suitable for audiences age 12 and up.

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t least two dozen meals were donated to feed hungry families recently thanks to a group of students at Somerville Intermediate. Twenty five kids spent five days designing, planning and creating much needed fresh food parcels as part of their STEAM project. The STEAM project is about doing something good for the community, while also incorporating the use of science, technology, engineering art and maths. Each student involved opted into the project by choice because they wanted to do something meaningful for the community. One of the students, Molly, says: “We had to think about which meals would make the greatest difference to the people who will be eating them so we came up with meals that

would last the longest, feed the most people and be the most filling.” The students found recipes and ingredients that would make a meal to feed a family of four for under $15. They had to ensure the meal included protein, carbohydrates and vegetables. They held a practice run last Tuesday so the students could familiarise themselves with the recipes, and have the dishes taste tested by a teacher of their choice. Last week the proud students got to hand over their fresh food parcels to the South Auckland branch of the St Vincent de Paul Society - a charity which looks after those in need in our community. Teacher Debbie Thorpe who led the students says this project has really opened up the students eyes to the simple things they can do to help other people.

Clockwise from top left: Janessa and Mahalet getting their cottage pie ready to go into the oven; One student stirs vegetables to add to his fish pie dish; Annabel and Kevin making their lasagne; Mikaela, Jasmine and Emma decided on a pasta bake for their fresh food parcel. Times photo Therese Henkin

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Specialists in Half Moon Bay Marina six years ago, Footflex has grown by leaps and bounds and now boasts a loyal following. This led to the opening of a second location in Pakuranga two years ago. Due to the increasing demand, Aleesha now has another podiatrist join her. With Chathuri Gunasekera joining the well established practice, Footflex Podiatry located at the brand new Pakuranga Medical Centre at Cortina Place, opening on October 1, 2018 takes appointments from Tuesday to Friday. Chathuri graduated with a bachelor of Health Science degree in Podiatry in 2016 at AUT. “If a patient leaves the clinic more comfortable on their feet, my goal has been achieved.” Call 534-4155 to make an appointment at the Half Moon Bay or Pakuranga Clinic NOW!

“It takes a village to run a village” is the motto among volunteers at the Howick historical Village, a sentiment Charmaine Chapman can’t agree with more. She describes her job as marketing and events team leader at the village as multi-faceted with no two days alike, looking after promotions and publicity, advertising, sales and marketing as well as tourism. Charmaine is now also the chairperson of East Auckland Tourism and wears many hats. Her job involves working closely with ATEED and the Howick Local Board, and has expanded now to include Auckland Transport, Franklin Local board, Franklin Tourism, Clevedon business association and would like to work more closely with the Howick Business Association, driving the exciting East Auckland Tourism initiative. Charmaine is a former teacher who arrived in New Zealand 20 years ago, from Durban, South Africa and lives in Howick. The talented pianist discovered event marketing when she completed her Masters of Arts Management degree at Whitecliffe College of Arts

and design in Mount Eden, central Auckland. “My motto in life is to be consistent and committed in everything I do, and if I can’t put 100 per cent effort in, then I re-evaluate and make changes. I too have mastered the art of being persistent, nothing is easy and all good things take time. I’m very goal driven and always setting bigger and better targets for myself, sometimes I drive myself crazy, it’s a laugh.” Charmaine and her team run the Meet the Villagers Live Days at the village each month as well as our popular Halloween evening on October 27. She is constantly looking for new business and ways to increase the village income and believes that tourism out East is going to start bringing in more visitors, not only to the village but to all businesses out East, “we do need the businesses to support us in this for it to be successful”, she says. “You will often hear me muttering ‘It’s all good fun!’ and that’s what keeps me going – laughter, taking wee breaks during the day, disturbing my staff with my funny (not) jokes and being mind-full.”

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New strategy for Stockade Hill I am a member of a group of five committed individuals who have pooled resources to hire an experienced Barrister to research thoroughly what avenues we now have, as we continue the battle to keep iconic Stockade Hill out of the reach of Auckland Council’s wrecking ball. As the client, we are sending him as much information as we can about the journey so far, and our initial goal is to know what grounds we have and therefore what chances there are of a successful appeal, presumably to the Environment Court. He is also providing us with an estimate of ongoing costs, which is a key factor. It was very clear from yesterday’s (Sunday’s) well-attended public meeting that the public don’t want to give up the fight, even though it will mean a concerted campaign from here on to crowd-fund the process. Despite claims that “Plan Change 3” is an important win, it actually isn’t, as Stockade Hill’s existing 360 degree views are in every meaningful way gone, and the high buildings that are permitted to surround it will eventually conceal the hill itself from view. I support this initiative as a last ditch stand to protect the status quo. Stockade Hill is amongst other qualities sacred, signifi-

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cant, dynamic and beautiful, and over 7000 signatures supported that in our earlier petition. We also need to involve the young in this campaign, as it is their heritage, and I will do everything I can to protect it for future generations. The Unitary Plan was forced on Auckland by the government of the day, but with inconceivable arrogance it totally ignores any historic or heritage values. Yet under the RMA Auckland Council and its planners are obliged to enhance and protect all amenities, features or views, of historic, natural or cultural significance. Therefore the initial instruction of our new legal ally is an excellent step forward and we will keep you fully informed of his opinions when he is ready.

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No freedom campers thanks Just read the headline article of the Times this morning! I’m astounded at the thought that a ‘sane’ council would allow freedom campers into our area. How is it that car parks paid for by local ratepayers are to be given access to anyone who drives there to “camp”? I sometimes can’t find a park in Howick and have no wish to compete with vacationers. Who buys a beach home at exhorbitant prices nowadays to share the view

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Battle of Britain fly-past Did you manage to catch the Battle of Britain flypast over Auckland on Sunday September 16? Several of the vintage aircraft (taking part on Sunday) commemorating Britain’s victory in the Battle of Britain 78 years ago actually flew with the Royal Air Force during that time. Among them was this vintage Percival Proctor which served as a VIP air with freedom campers! Our parks are not designed to subsidise overnight camping irrespective of intent. The message becomes if you can’t afford a house (and most people can’t in Auckland), go buy a van, convert it to a camper, get a sticker and live in central Howick and commute to work on the new multi-billion dollar bus routes also provided by ratepayers and the petrol tax which every family and business has to pay

taxi transporting highranking officers between airfields. Its owner remembers, as a five year old, an enemy Messerschmitt bellylanding on their Sussex farm, and the pilot staying for dinner until the local Sussex village policeman could come and arrest him next morning.

Guy Clapshaw, Pakuranga for in Auckland! Oh sorry, except the freedom campers who just need enough fuel to get them to the next campsite! Common sense must prevail before Lloyd Elsmore Park looks like an army camp of vans and tents, except without the discipline of course! I’m a ratepayer who enjoys where I live and we pay for the privilege!

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particular group but will work hard for all Aucklanders. He wants everyone to approach him with problems so that he can help them. At the last election, when two councillors were elected for Howick, Young won the third highest votes of 7046 after the late Dick Quax (15,516). He has finally realised a long-held ambition to represent the area and take the simple message of better transportation, improved law and order, lower petrol prices and planning a shuttle bus for the area, to the Town Hall.

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➤ From Page 1 “Every year I gave it my best shot and was confident of winning, but this time I did win!” He says he visited Ronald Chan, 83-year-old former founder of the Fruit World chain of green grocers to personally thank him. “This is the first time he voted after living here for 70 years. Henceforth, I think all candidates should visit him since he is a lucky charm,” he laughs. And while the newly-elected councillor is buzzing with excitement, he says there is no time to celebrate. “There is so much to learn and catch up on so that I can action things. The responsibility is huge. “There will be another local body election next year, so I have to be a quick leaner. “Being a councillor is not just a fancy title, its serious business,” says Mr Young, who has been in the event promotion business organising concerts and international musicians like Richard Clayderman to New Zealand. He’s also been involved with bringing international entertainers to Sky City during Chinese New Year, as well as running a photography business in Somerville. Mr Young says he is a proud Chinese Kiwi who will not be focussing on any

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Readers may recall an article not possible on this occasion. published in the Times (May However staff, volunteers 31) re the Great British Street and friends were delighted Party held at the Howick to receive a comprehensive Historical Village, the day letter from Balmoral Castle, after wedding of Prince Harry expressing the Queen’s and Meghan, this year to interest to hear about the celebrate this royal occasion. Howick Historical Village On the day visitors, and the fascinating story volunteers and staff had the it tells, and her delight opportunity to write letters of at receiving the lovely congratulations to the Royal messages of congratulations Household, and an invitation from the Howick was extended to the Duke community. In every way it was a right and Duchess of Sussex to visit the Village during their royal response! Auckland stay next month. Live Days at the Howick This was sent along with historical Village are on the photographs including those first Sunday of each month. Marilyn Bakker of our own very royal ‘Queen Victoria’ and information about the Village. A reply to the Howick Historical Sadly, the Royal Visit to Village invitation to the Duke Howick Historical Village is and Duchess of Sussex.

How much freedom for freedom campers? I have difficulty in understanding the council plans to allow freedom campers overnight free sites to rest and attend to all those personal things they need to do . The first question is, do we wish to welcome travellers to Howick? Yes . Do we think that they should stay in public areas overnight? No. I and many others swim at high tide at Howick Beach early in the morning. Some walk, others drive to the beach if there is parking space. The mind boggles to arrive at 7.30am and find a crowd of campers in their vans awaking for the day, crowding into the changing rooms and cooking up breakfast . The whole idea is all crazy. I presume that “ freedom campers “ are people with vans or tents who arrive to enjoy free facilities .And I also presume [a terrible word ] that all people are welcome, no matter from where they arrive, including Kiwis like me. No doubt the council will clean up the areas on a daily basis so as

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Shane Jones is proposing to fund {with taxpayers) money a memorial to the 28th Battalion on the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi. If there is going to be a memorial to fallen soldiers at the Treaty grounds, it should be for all the fallen not just one battalion of the NZ Army. The Treaty grounds were gifted to all the people of New Zealand not just Maori and, as such, any memorial should represent all the people who served. There is already a memorial to the 28th Battalion at Gisborne so why another one? I have a great admiration

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Ciizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga is hosting a free information session for people new to the country to better understand the laws and to help them deal with neighbourhood disputes around noise, pets, fences, trees, shared driveways etc. The meeting is on Friday September 21, from 10 am to 12pm at Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakuranga Library Building, 7, Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga. Registrations are necessary. Text or phone Vani 021 459 520 or email settlement. pakuranga@cab.org.nz

for the soldiering done by the 28th Battalion and have visited the graves at Cassino and was appalled at the number of New Zealand graves there. I hope there will be a reconsideration of the exclusivity that is being proposed and have it changed to include all our fallen.

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A reader’s query to the Times complaining about the state of the uneven surface of cobbles on Picton Street received this reply from Auckland Transport. The reader said someone had tripped on the cobble stones and that the footpath was “in very bad condition”. Auckland Transport said: “We received a service request to repair uneven cobbles stones on the 9 September, the repair was carried out on the next day. Our contractor carries out regular inspections of the paving and carries out repairs as needed. The cobble stones in Howick town centre are in acceptable condition.”

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East Auckland Embroiderers Guild’s Bi-Annual Exhibition is being held at Bell House, Howick Historical Village, from September 14- 23. The exhibition of embroidery, showcasing stitching varieties such as traditional and modern, will be on display from 10.00am to 4.00pm daily. A gold coin donation is welcome.

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Fair prices and reliable service has led to repeat business, and over the years Perry has built up trust and a relationship with loyal customers who value his genuine advice and unparalleled expertise. In fact, customers who scout around for the best deal will be assured that Perry won’t be beaten in price and has specials galore on end of lines and end of rolls. Quality is another winning factor. Industry experts have recognised Botany Carpets with the Cavalier Bremworth’s Distinguished Achiever of the Year Award countless times in recognition of outstanding achievement in customer satisfaction and carpet sales. ”I’ve always focused on offering a total service – advice and impeccable workmanship together with a comprehensive range of vinyls and carpets from New Zealand’s favourite companies.” As well as being an approved Cavalier Bremworth dealer, Botany Carpets also stocks Studio, Norman Ellison, Feltex, Kensington, Irvine, Victoria and Robert Malcolm carpets. Speedy and efficient, Perry gets

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iwi parents are finding it harder than ever to help their children buy homes because certain bank lending requirements mean that asset wealth is no longer good enough for mainstream financiers. CEO of New Zealand’s largest peer-to-peer mortgage lender, Southern Cross Partners, Luke Jackson, said it has steadily become harder and harder for parents to use their assets to guarantee the next generation’s transition into property via main trading banks. “It is still possible but not easy because, back in the day, banks could asset lend in the comfort that they would be repaid. Asset rich parents were not assessed on their ability to repay the loan – the asset was good enough. “However, in the current environment, the banks – or at least their auto-decisioning software – wants to know that the parents (or whoever else is repaying the loan) havethe income to service the mortgage if something goes wrong. Of course, when people are retired or close to retiring, they’re asset rich but income poor,” Jackson said. One way some banks are approaching the problem is to require that the parents and the children enter the mortgage as co-borrowers. The parents put

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up the security, and the kids make the repayments. “The problem with co-borrowing is that it is ambiguous as to who owns what. For example, how does the co-borrowing and property co-ownership arrangement work, what are the entitlements of each party on the sale of the property and what happens if there’s a falling out?” Jackson said another option is to ask the parents to raise the deposit by borrowing against their property. For example, a daughter and her husband may be buying a house for $1 million, but they have only saved $50,000. Her parents could borrow the $150,000 against their property. “The result is that we have a couple who have worked hard all their lives – and are getting to a point where they can consider retiring on what they have built – when suddenly they find themselves in debt again for a significant amount of money. The children will pay – most of the time – but there is still the risk factor because life happens,” Jackson said. “Previously, all parents needed to do was provide a guarantee against their assets – even for a second sibling – and the debt would still be all in the children’s names.”

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see mainstream banks aren’t sucking up most of the mortgage applications. People who have never had a ‘no’ from the bank in their lives are suddenly finding themselves declined,” the report said. The report goes on to say that reasons for the conservative approach by mainstream banks was precipitated by lending restrictions in Australia that make it difficult for parent banks to lend to their New Zealand banks, and much tighter scrutiny of mortgage applications. “We have an ageing population and a climate that makes it increasingly difficult to facilitate inter-generational wealth transfer. Older people who have retired and have no income from a job as such, but who are asset rich, nevertheless are being told ‘no’,” the KPMG report said.

This National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly-friendly plants to help feed the caterpillars when they hatch in spring and summer and provide nectar for butterflies. Butterflies, including the much loved monarch butterfly, are key pollinators for our fruit and vegies and Yates is giving away free butterfly-friendly plant seeds including Yates’ new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between October 1 and 14. Just register online during this time to receive your packet of seeds. www.yates.co.nz/ nationalgardeningweek. A national planting day will be held on October 20. Plant a swan plant or other butterfly-friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help our butterflies flourish. The monarch caterpillars in particular have a ferocious appetite and planting swan plants will help ensure they don’t run out of food. National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature. Whether it’s a few pots on the balcony, a small patch or an extensive garden, everyone can experience the joy of gardening. ■■ To celebrate National G ardening Week from October 15 -22 Yates are offering a giveaway of a fabulous Yates National G ardening Week Starter Hamper with everything you need to get gardening - valued at $100. Just enter online at times.co.nz in our competition section.

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uckland Council has released the findings of an independent review into its capability to meet the demands of unprecedented growth in current and future building consent numbers. The independent report – Review of the Auckland Council Building Consents Meeting Demand Programme was commissioned by Auckland Council to ensure that its plans and actions to address current and future challenges are robust and fit for purpose. The findings, released this week, confirm that the council is on the right track but suggests it needs to accelerate efforts in key areas including forecasting, recruitment and systems to meet the demands of increasing consent numbers.

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In the 2017/2018 financial year around 12,300 new dwellings were consented, the highest since September 2004 and the amount of commercial and industrial space consented in the last 12 months is 64 per cent more than the previous year. Penny Pirrit, director of regulatory services, says Auckland’s unprecedented growth is driving the highest consents demand in a decade. “In May 2018, about 1500 new residential dwellings were consented, a new record for that month which followed a similarly record-breaking result in the previous month. “These record numbers are combined with consent applications taking longer to process because they are more complicated than ever before. “The shift to more medium and higher density developments to accommodate the city’s growth means the number of housing units per consent application has increased by 10 per cent in the last 12 months,” says Mrs Pirrit. This year the council started implementing the Meeting Demand programmewith projects to improve workflow management, monitoring and reporting. The council also increased its external contracted resource by 30

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per cent and has staff working significant overtime hours. “Given the high volumes of consents and the increase in complex applications, the report identifies our staff are working hard to deliver results in a challenging and high pressure environment. “However, we recognise that we are not currently meeting statutory timeframes or delivering the customer service that we are striving to achieve. However, we are proactively addressing the issues while also preparing for the future demands of Auckland’s unprecedented growth,” says Mrs Pirrit.

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The report recommends a greater focus is needed to: ■■ Refine and reposition the current Meeting Demand Programme ■■ Improve forecasting ■■ Scale up recruitment ■■ Ensure fit for purpose systems ■■ Form a dedicated team tasked with driving implementation of the programme. “The council supports the report’s findings and many of its recommendations are already being delivered as part of our ongoing programme,” says Mrs Pirrit. “The council has already set up a dedicated project team to prioritise and implement actions of the Meeting Demand programme.. “This includes development of a more sophisticated model to support better workforce planning, increasing staff resource by recruiting here and overseas and better utilising remote workers and private consultancies. “We are always looking to improve our current systems to ensure they can meet the trends of larger volumes of more complex consents. This includes integrating our systems for 95 per cent of our online building services to reduce effort, duplication, and errors by the end of November 2018. “The steps we have taken are already seeing improvements in meeting statutory timeframes and the council will be reporting on this more in November.”

The shift to more medium and higher density developments to accommodate the city’s growth means the number of housing units per consent application has increased by 10 per cent in the last 12 months. Photo Auckland Council

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Jeff is loving life despite dementia By Therese Henkin

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Look out for one another, get to know your neighbours, and always report crime to the police were some of the key messages outlined at a public meeting hosted by Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga, on the subject of law and order. “It was great to see so many locals turn up recently to discuss community safety and the problems we have in our area with those responsible for dealing with them,” says Mr Brown. “Pakuranga is one of the safest areas to live in, with the eastern part of the Counties Manukau Police District recording the lowest levels of crime despite being the most populated area. This is a testament to the incredible work that our local police do, and they are ably assisted by our Community Patrols and Neighbourhood Support.” “I was grateful to have representatives from all three of those organisations come along to talk about the work they do in the community, answer some questions on key concerns in our area, and

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COMPUTERS

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49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

CD243547

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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MOTORING

CARPET LAYING & REPAIRS

Licensed Building Practitioners

CARPENTERS BUILDERS

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CD237017

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138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262 Over 25 years service

HEATPUMP SERVICES

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SERVICES

Sales Installation Service

HAYNES GLASS

HANDYMAN

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CD254541

I Fix 4U

PROCON for all your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted. Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

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GA101040

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CARPET & VINYL $35 p/m

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Electricians

DECKS

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

CD260031

PC Lap tops

021 764797 or 532 8930

L1S014

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Old School Builder

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K58038

021-369 881

DAVE TAPPER BUILDERS Ltd

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

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

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CONCRETE

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SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates. All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

CD261344

CD127274

NZ registered electrical service technician

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Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

K75008

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

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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 1.

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ABOUT Fencing 2000

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CD256908

BATHROOM IMPRESSIONS

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Registered Electrician Lights, power, TV, fans Stove & hot water repairs l Security lighting l LED downlights l Switchboard upgrades Steve 021 949 168 a/h 532 9842 l

Carey

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021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

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CD250676

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

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Barratt-Boyes

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

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

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CD237763

INSTALLATION

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Electricians Available Now

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Call Simon 021-0247-4706

CD262590

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

Heat Pump Installs

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

108265-V5

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HORIZON AERIALS LTD

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535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

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FENCING & TRELLIS

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

CD242704

• Decks • Bathrooms • Pergolas • Kitchens • Carports • On time Quality work Good price

AERIALS

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

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COMPUTERS

108265-V5

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

BUILDERS

CD145261

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Or book online www.chambersplumbing.biz

CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Internal Auditing

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K54154

535 1111 027 235 2517

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Brett or Warren 534 3562 027 493 0181

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Ph Murray

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534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746 BLADECUTTERS, Tree work landscaping stumps rubbish removals hedges com weed spraying. Ph Eric 021 732 147 or 534 8797

BRANCH MANAGER

Plumbing Ltd

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

ALL WINDOWS, frames, sills, I will give a free quote today. Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784 WINDOW cleaning. Best price. Phone Grant 533 0522 or 0211 576 963 WINDOWS in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing. Exp operator. Phone Keith @ Panoramics 027 245 3444 / 530 8136

Registered Early Childhood Teacher Wonderkids childcare and Preschool requires full time, part-time fully or provisionally registered teachers. Please contact 021-102-6144 for an interview

OFFICE MANAGER

We are looking for an Office Manager for a small friendly mechanical workshop in East Tamaki. Will suit school hours. Must be familiar with Sam and Xero for invoicing etc. Call 021 311 941 or email claytonautomotive@ xtra.co.nz

CD263522

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

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

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

We are looking to recruit an efficient, organised and enthusiastic person to join our small team of administration staff who perform a vital role in our school. This is a front office position Monday to Friday, 8.00am-3.30pm (term time only) commencing Term 4, 2018 (date to be negotiated). School office experience preferred but not essential. A full schedule of duties is available through our website www.wakaaranga.school.nz. Applications close Monday, October 15, 2018 at 3pm.

Please send CV together with references and covering letter to: Wendy West, Executive Officer/PA PO Box 38-128, Howick, 2145, Auckland. Email: west@wakaaranga.school.nz

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

Dental assistant WanteD Pakuranga

Friendly Assistant required in our 3 Dentist/4 Hygienist practice. Position currently 35 hours per week. You will be efficient, organised and able to think on your feet. Great people skills, a strong work ethic and an ability to learn are necessary. Experience preferred, not essential. Please email CV to Richard at: rlowe@frasersmithlowe.co.nz

RECEPTION/SALES/TRAINEE PART TIME OPTICAL ASSISTANT GLASSES, CONTACT LENSES, CUSTOMER SERVICES

If these interest you, then you could be interested in a part time position in our Pakuranga Practice for approx 20-30 hours a week , BUT must be able to cover for staff if on leave or sick. You would be involved in the sales of eyewear, assist clients with their visual needs, together with minor repairs and adjustment of glasses. Office and administration duties will also be involved. Full training will be provided. The successful applicant must be self motivated, have the desire to learn new skills, have excellent communication skills, willingness to multitask, be well presented and be able to do fine near work. This is a part time position weekend hours involved. For further details contact Alice on 576 4769 Please post CV to: PO Box 51 352, Pakuranga or email to: ltboptom@gmail.com or deliver to our practice, 125 Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga Mall, next door to Pakuranga Post Shop. Lowes Taaffe & Bhikoo Optometrist

SITUATIONS VACANT HOWICK INTERMEDIATE

This is a permanent part-time position, approximately 15-20 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year with annual leave taken during term holidays. The groundsperson will be responsible for: • The safety, maintenance and enhancement of the grounds • Security and school access The successful applicant will be: • Practical and skilled in carrying out gardening, landscaping and minor maintenance tasks • Reliable, well-organised and proactive • Constructive, approachable and ﬂexible • Energetic and a hard worker • An effective communicator • A team player Previous experience with grounds maintenance would be advantageous. Remuneration and start date to be negotiated at interview. An appointment will be made on receipt of a suitable candidate. Please apply by email to the Principal, Yolande Franke: yolandef@howickint.school.nz with your CV and covering letter. Please include at least 2 referees. Closing date for applications: Friday 28 September 2018.

CD263630

Relief Teachers - We NEED you!

SALES POSITION We require a highly motivated, enthusiastic person for a sales role in our Botany offices. This is a part-time position with flexible hours (Monday to Friday) and may suit someone returning to the workforce or similar. Previous experience in a fast paced office environment is an advantage. To be successful in this role, the ideal applicant will have the following attributes:  Ability to work to deadlines with fast and accurate computer skills  Strong sales background with the ability to multi-task  Excellent telephone manner  Excellent English, both written and oral  Be reliable and a team player Duties include, but are not limited to:  Working confidently across numerous projects simulataneously  Prospecting for new business and maintaining client relationships  Undertaking new team projects as they arise  Proficient in CRM To discuss further call 271 8068 or email your CV and Cover Letter to: sales@times.co.nz Applications close Friday 5 October 2018.

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

RETAIL SUPERSTAR

John Russell Schoolwear has an exciting new position available for a retail superstar! The role is full time: 6 days a week Monday to Friday 9am5.30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. The applicant must be available for work during all School Holidays. Experience is not essential, as full training will be given. Could suit a school leaver. If this sounds like you please call us on 09-534 9373 or drop your CV into our shop at 9 Moore Street, Howick. Only applicants who have been short listed will be contacted. Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work visa.

CD263515

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

An opportunity to join a great team and support children with their learning, supporting an ORS Funded/Special Needs student. This role involves supporting the learning and selfmanagement of a young child for approximately 15-18 hours each week, spread over 5 days. We require a learning assistant who can: establish a good working rapport with young children, be firm and fair, be able to work independently and use their initiative within teacher guidelines. Position starts 15 October 2018. Letter of application, CV and contacts for two referees should be addressed to: Brian Bayly, Principal - Macleans Primary School 10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach admin@macleansprimary.school.nz

PR263055

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

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

CD166407

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CD258536

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027 594 1243 537 4796

WINDOW CLEANING

Send CV to jamie@skyrise.co.nz

Part time Groundsperson

K54146

Gary Hanson

WATERBLASTING house, driveway, deck, fence etc. Free quote. Richard 021 783 258

To move a fleet of rental access and construction machinery. Occasional EWP operation on site. Great working environment, everyday is different. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

SCHOOL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/RECEPTIONIST

CD258593

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

Class 4 driver

Learning Assistant

CD263694

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TREES

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KAK007

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas 

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3 Specialist waterblasting

Initial applications by phone to Howick Baptist Healthcare 139 Union Road Ph: 09 538 0800 ext 0 between 9.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday

CD262105

Handy Andy

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We have a fixed term vacancy for a Learning Assistant 17.5 hours per week, 9.00am-12.30pm, Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will preferably have experience working with students with special needs and be able to provide support with students in year 1 to 6. Applications close on Monday 8th October 2018. Please email your CV with a cover letter and names of two referees to: judyc@mellonsbay.school.nz. Applicants should have NZ Residency or a New Zealand work visa. CD263703

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Brad 022 671 8125

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We are a leading aged care facility located in Howick, working towards becoming an Eden Alternative facility. We require a Registered Nurse to work Friday 14.4523.00; alternate Saturdays 22.30-07.00 and relieving duties as required The successful applicant will need to have a good command of the English language, be an energetic self starter, have a high work ethic and be empathetic to our residents. Knowledge of VCare, Medimap and Interrai would be an advantage but full training will be given. We offer excellent working conditions and ongoing educational opportunities to maintain your professional portfolio.

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ADAM OXLEY

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ith the Springboks showing their old steely resolve to prick the All Blacks’ winning bubble 36-34 in Wellington on Saturday night, world rugby was enriched by what was a titanic contest. It also served as a warning to critics who claimed New Zealand would win a third consecutive World Cup in Japan next year that form is a fickle lady in which fate can depend on the unpredictable bounce of an oval ball. Not that it was luck that carried South Africa to victory, though some bad All Black decisions contributed to the visitors deserved success, such as not trying to convert penalties or reverting to a field goal at the death. There was also that reckless quick lineout throw by Jordie Barrett that gifted alert opposing fullback Willie le Roux his try. But nothing could detract from the Springboks’ gutsy defence and growing self-belief. Just how much that meant to them could be seen in the tears of joy and relief that flowed after the final whistle before which their try-line was under siege. In the end, the All Blacks scored six tries to South Africa’s five but Beauden Barrett could convert just two and missed some easy ones. That possibly

Agnew’s Angle dented his confidence and contributed to him not trying the field goal that, if successful, could have swung the result. In the end it was a deserved Springboks win, sportingly acknowledged by All Blacks coach Steve Hansen after the heroics of captain Siya Kolisi, No 8 Warren Whiteley, hooker Malcolm Marx, halfback Faf de Klerk, speedy wing Aphiwe Dyantyi and the livewire Le Roux. It is a good time for the All Blacks to have a fortnight’s break before trying to clinch the Rugby Championship by playing Argentina and South Africa abroad. Not for the first time did the team that won possession and territory lose the game with the All Blacks reaching 75 per cent and 79 per cent respectively and the Springboks having to make an incredible 235 tackles to their 61. Having proved match winners so often, it is not fair to blame the gifted Barrett brothers for this loss although Ben Smith still looks best suited to

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Ready for Bathurst After a stand-out appearance there last year, Dannemora’s Andre Heimgartner is counting the days to the upcoming Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 after a Rabble. Club Sandown 500 weekend which was a lot more valuable than may have appeared on the surface. Heimgartner, based in Melbourne, and co-driver Aaren Russell drove the #7 ACE Kangan Nissan Motorsport Altima to 14th position in Sunday’s 500km race despite Russell being turned around by another competitor while in sixth position. The result follows on from an impressive Saturday which saw Heimgartner qualify the car in 6th position for the first of the two races for the grid, with Russell then taking the #7 to victory in the ‘co-drivers’ rain and hail-affected

fullback which would allow game breaker Waisake Naholo to return to right wing. On the other wing, Rieko Ioane celebrated his return from a hamstring injury with two sharply taken tries but needed more ball in the second half. As usual, Ryan Crotty and Anton Lienert-Brown were rock solid in the midfield but lacked the sharp cutting edge of substitute Jack Goodhew. In exercising strength and determination in scoring a late try, Ardie Savea also added thrust to a forward pack in which unsung hooker Codie Taylor continues to thrive in the absence of Dane Coles. Although South Africa will have gained much needed confidence from their win under new coach Rassie Erasmus, the All Blacks should better appreciate the need to take better options. Meanwhile Kiwi petrol heads had cause to celebrate Scott Dixon’s fifth IndyCar championship triumph in America by sealing it at Sonoma Raceway on Monday when finishing runner-up behind Ryan Hunter-Reay. The 38-year-old Chip Ganassi Racing driver also won in 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2015 and is only two shy of the record set by AJ Foyt. ■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

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Netball: Somerville Intermediate, 3rd; Mission Heights Junior College, 7th; Saint Kentigern college, 19th; Farm Cove Intermediate, 29th; (C) Howick Intermediate, 84th. Performance Groups: Aerobics: Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st Howick Intermediate, 2nd Hip Hop: St Kentigern College, 2nd Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 3rd Rugby Sevens: Boys - Beachlands School, 39th Swimming overall/ relay results Swimming: Swimming Girls Div 1 – Miandi Oosthuizen, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 2nd Swimming Boys Div 1 – Chris Kiang, Farm Cove intermediate, 2nd Swimming Boys Div 2 – Quintin Wong, Sancta maria College, 1st Swimming Girls Div 3 – Danielle Asiata, Somerville Intermediate School, 1st Mulan Chan See, Bucklands beach Intermediate, 2nd Swimming Boys Div 3 – Leo

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Lev Gorb, St Kentigerns Boys’ School, 3rd Girls singles – Jessica Li, Bucklands beach Intermediate, 3rd Boys doubles – Jack Champman and Matthew Clements, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st Lev Gorb and Dawson ParekowhaiLage, St Kentigerns Boys’ School, 2rd Girls doubles – Jessica Li and Hana Rose – Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 3rd Water polo open: St Kentigern College, 1st St Kentigern College, 16th Yachting championship: Year 8 Girls – Andrea Hawke, Farm Cove Intermediate, 2nd Year 8 Boys – Timothy Howes, St Kentigern Bys School Overall results – Timothy Howes, St Kentigerns Boys School, 3rd Medal table: Tauranga Intermediate, 3 cups, 58 medals, 1st; Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1 cup, 47 medals, 2nd; Murrays Bay Intermediate, 6 cups, 12 medals, 3rd.

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race before Heimgartner finished sixth in the main drivers’ final stoush for the Sandown 500 grid positions. “On Friday we focused on getting as much car speed engineered into the car as possible while getting Aaren comfortable at the wheel before coming out on Saturday and giving it our all across the extended qualifying format for today’s race,” Heimgartner said. “(As we head to Bathurst) The car is fast and we have done a lot of great work this weekend which I think will allow us to head to the Mountain feeling strong and ready to do battle.” Heimgartner will next be on-track with Nissan Motorsport and the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship for the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, from October 4-7.

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BBI 2nd in AIMS games

ucklands Beach Intermediate has had another very successful AIMS Games Tournament in Tauranga this year. BBI deputy principal Ed Roper said: “After finishing first on the medal table last year we were very proud to back up a second place this year. “We took a large team down again this year and there was some fantastic sport played. After a very busy week, with students starting games at 7:45am and finishing at 8pm, the students performed extremely well. It was a very exciting week-long Games, well-organised and run. We look forward to challenging Tauranga Intermediate and the other schools in a year’s time. Anchor AIMS Games International Sporting Championship Results 2018 Badminton: Boys singles, Div 3: Isaac Sheng, Sancta Maria College, 1st. Div 5: Daniel Wei, Mission Heights Junior College, 2nd. Girls singles, Div 1: Nashika Jain, Somerville Int 1st. Anandita Dahiya, Farm Cove Int, 3rd. Div 3: Chloe Eng, Somerville Intermediate, 1st. Boys doubles, Div 1: Dale & Kyran Evans-Parker, Somerville Int, 2nd. Darren Wee & Joseph Wu, Farm Cove Int, 3rd. Div 2: Jot Bajwa & Fetah Bhular, Mission Heights Junior College, 2nd. Div 4: Kylin Li & Oliver Musham, Somerville Int, 1st. Girls doubles, Div 1: Nishika jain & Katarina Ung, Somerville Int, 1st; Ana Dahiya & Phoebe Yang, Farm Cove Int, 2nd. Boys teams, Somerville Int, 2nd. Farm Cove Int (& Palmerston North Int) 3rd =. Girls teams, Somervillle Int, 1st; Farm Cove Int, 2nd. Basketball: Boys, Farm Cove Int, 49th; Saint Kentigern Boys (Remuera) 50th; Saint Kentigern 52nd; Bucklands Beach Int 60th; Mission Heights Junior College 61st; Howick Int, 66th.

The winning Somerville Intermediate golf team of Jordan Jones, Lucia Lee and Daniel Ko at the AIMS Games in Tauranga. Photo supplied BMX racing: Individual time trial: Year 8 girls, Sacha Earnest, Saint Kentigern, 1st. Year 8 boys, Lewis Atkinson, Farm Cove Int, 3rd. Individual moto: Year 8 girls, Sacha Earnest, Saint Kentigern, 1st. Year 8 boys, Lewis Atkinson, Farm Cove Int 3rd. Canoe slalom champsionship: Individual: Year 7 boys, Karman Wanter, Bucklands Beach Int, 3rd. Teams: Year 8 girls, Bucklands Beach Int, 3rd. Year 7 boys, Bucklands Beach Int, 3rd. Cross country championship Teams race: Year 8 girls Bucklands Beach Int, 2nd. Boys football: Somerville Intermediate, 8th; Saint Kentigern College, 11th; Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 15th; Mission heights Junior College, 16th, Beach lands School 62nd. Girls football: Saint Kentigern College, 2nd. Boys Futsal: St Kentigern Boys School, 1st; Somerville Intermediate 5th; Farm Cove Intermediate, 15th; Elim Christian College 17th=; Howick Intermediate 29th=; Beachlands School, 33rd; Maraetai Beach School, 39th. Girls Futsal: Farm cove Intermediate, 5th; Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 6th; Somerville Intermediate, 8th; Howick Intermediate, 11th. Golf: Individual: Boys - Campbell Norton, Maraetai Beach, 2nd. Girls – Lucia Lee, Somerville Intermediate, 2nd. School team: Somerville Intermediate, 1st. Gymsport: Artistic gymnastics: Open Junior Women’s Artistic – Emma Jensen, Maraetai Beach School, 2nd=. Open Junior Women’s Artistic teams – Somerville Intermediate. Open Junior Advanced Women’s – Bethany

Hyde, Maraetai Beach Intermediate. Open Senior Women’s Artistic – Elaine Zhai, Bucklands Beach Intermediate. Trampoline: Women’s twisters – Lucy packer, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st; Tannah Van Niekerk, Farm Cove Intermediate, 2nd; Valerie Lau, Bucklands Beach Intermediate 3rd. Women’s twisters teams – Bucklands Beach Intermediate 1, 1st; Farm Cove Intermediate 3rd. Men’s twisters teams – Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st. Women’s flyers – Chloe Lam, Farm Cove Intermediate, 1st. Women’s flyers teams – Farm Cover Intermediate, 2nd; Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 3rd.Men’s flyers – Marcus Preston, Farm Cove Intermediate, 3rd. Men’s flyers teams – Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 2nd; Farm Cove Intermediate, 3rd. Rhythmic gymnastics: Flyers rhythmic – JaimeLee Anaru, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st; Indigo Sutherland, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 2nd. Flyers rhythmic teams – Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st. Twisters rhythmic teams - Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 2nd. Open junior rhythmic – Darcy McDonald, Saint Kentigern College, 3rd. Open junior rhythmic teams – Somerville Intermediate, 1st. Teams artistic: Twisters women’s artistic - Gina Kim, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 2nd. Twisters women’s artistic team - Bucklands Beach Intermediate 1, 2nd.

Twisters men’s artistic – Joe Chan, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st; Marcus Preston, Farm Cove Intermediate, 2nd; Connor Eccles, Saint Kentigern College, 3rd. Twisters men’s artistic team - Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st; Farm Cove Intermediate, 2nd. Flyers women’s artistic - Jaime-Lee Anaru, Bucklands Beach Intermediate,3rd. Flyers women’s artistic team - Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st; Farm Cove Intermediate, 2nd. Flyers men’s artistic – Baxter Thorburn, Farm Cove Intermediate, 1st; Leo Nelson, Farm Cove Intermediate, 3rd. Flyers men’s artistic team - Farm Cove Intermediate, 1st; Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 2nd; Sancta Maria College, 3rd. Tumbling: Flyers women’s tumbling - JaimeLee Anaru, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st; Indigo Sutherland, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 2nd. Flyers women’s tumbling team - Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st. Flyers men’s tumbling – Luka Moran, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st; Nathan Morrison, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 3rd. Flyers men’s tumbling team - Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st; Farm Cove Intermediate, 2nd; Sancta Maria College, 3rd. Twisters women’s tumbling – Tannah Van Niekerk, Farm Cove Intermediate, 1st. Twisters women’s tumbling team - Farm Cove Intermediate 1, 2nd. Twisters men’s tumbling – Joe Chan, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 2nd; Twisters men’s tumbling team - Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st; Farm Cove Intermediate, 2nd. Flyer men’s aerobics – Leo Nelson, Farm Cove Intermediate, 1st; Matthew Graham, Farm Cove Intermediate, 2nd; Kane Cockerell, 3rd. Flyers women’s aerobics – Nikita Hokianga, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st; Annabelle Harrison, Howick Intermediate, 2nd. Twisters women’s aerobics – Jasmine Jones, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st. Open junior women’s aerobics – Holly Stephney, Howick Intermediate, 1st. Open junior adv women’s aerobics – Abbey Bolton, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 2nd. Gymsport school teams event results: Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 1st. 11-a-side girls hockey: Saint Kentigern College, 17th. 6-a-side mixed hockey: Farm Cove Intermediate, 16th; Bucklands Beach Intermediate, 25th; Howick Intermediate 27th; Mission Heights Junior College, 42nd; Beachlands School, 52nd. Multisport championship Individual: Year 7 Girls – Emmerson Garrett, Howick Intermediate, 3rd.

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Pakuranga College swim team that competed in NZSS Champs. Back row (from left) Phoebe Harris, Chloe Biddick, Natasha Reynolds, Ella Crowe, Jessica Gibson, Sarita Hetherington and, front row (from left), James Slessor, Ryan Oliver, Caleb Chilcott, Michael Han, Joshua Kao. Photo supplied

Pak College shines at swim nationals

Pakuranga College’s Swim Team continues to dominate the pool, after finishing their most successful New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Championships to date. Eleven of Pakuranga College’s top swimmers travelled to Wellington at the weekend to compete at the four-day championship ending on Sunday. In amongst more than 100 other school teams, 600 swimmers and 46 events, the team made their mark on the national stage. By the end of the second day, the team had secured three gold medals, three silver medals and three bronze. They continued their good form and scored high with six gold, five silver and four bronze in the final two days. The total medal haul of 24 ensured that Pakuranga College finished second overall co-ed school at the championship, and the five boys came in third out of 64 in the boys points trophy. There were a few individual stand outs over the weekend, with Year 9 Michael Han getting 11 medals in the male 13-year-old age category, and Year 10 Ryan Oliver bringing home six medals in the male 15-year-old age group.

Howick Village Denture Studio Grand Opening It was all smiles at the opening of Howick Village Denture Studio on Wednesday night! Guests were treated with fine food and music at the Apothecary in Howick before heading over to the vibrant new studio to officially open the practice. It was also the unveiling of a stunning new artwork that was painted especially for the Studio by Taranaki master artist Ross Bennett. Guests were treated to a tour of the new practice and were entertained by Ray Bishop and band and by the special guest for the evening Mr Colin Mathura Jefree who delighted and dazzled with his wit and charm.

1. Leah Taylor and Colin MathuraJefree officially opening the clinic at The Terraces in Wellington street in Howick 2. Principle Clinician and Studio owner Leah Taylor with NZ TV celebrity Colin Mathura-Jeffree and Taranaki artist Mr Ross Bennett. 3. Guests Anna Watson and Tara Moran celebrating with Leah 4. Leah Taylor with Taranaki artist Ross Bennett with the painting he painted especiallyfor the new Howick Studio. The title is restoration and is a stunning 4 metre wide Auckland landscape 5. Leah Taylor with Oral Maxillo Facial surgeon Rakeesh Jattan

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