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Our schools unaffected by politics with China By FARIDA MASTER

ears about the apparent chilling of economic ties with China is affecting our international student quotas in east Auckland seems unfounded, according to some local schools. The Air New Zealand plane being turned back from China, as well as a delay in Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s ’s planned China visit, and the ongoing Huawei debate (over the security of its technologies in 5G network) with China has sparked controversy about a strained relationship with New Zealand’s major trading partner. Now national media are suggesting this is spilling over into the education sector, one this country’s biggest exports and there’s talk relations with China could impact the influx of international students from China enrolling in local schools. Alan McIntyre, principal of Owairoa Primary School, says the current so-called “political standoff” does not seem to be affecting the school’s intake of Chinese students. “The Chinese flag hung high on the flagpole last Friday evening at the Board

of Trustees chairman’s place, as a token of goodwill and togetherness at the celebration BBQ of Owairoa Primary School and International Students and their parents from Sister School Chaotian Primary School from Guangzhou, China,” he says. “This Sister School relationship reflects the strong connections that Owairoa have built with Chinese Government Officials, Education New Zealand representatives in China, Sister School Principal, staff, students and parents of the Chinese school. “We continue to hold hands with our Chinese brothers and sisters and continue to forge ahead, developing this educational foundation that is so important for the future of New Zealand from an educational, trade and global citizenship perspective.” He says that more than 10 per cent of the international students at Owairoa come to New Zealand from Chins. “Our China-New Zealand connections are going from strength to strength with a large number of international short and long term students choosing our school as the provider of a Kiwi educational

experience each year,” he says. Ian Dickinson, principal of Pigeon Mountain Primary School, says it was only last week that the school hosted a visit from a group of students from their sister school in Zhejiang province, “and we are anticipating having a number of our own students make a return trip to the school in China to coincide with the annual conference of Ningbo and Auckland principals, planned for September this year. "In fact, the details of the conference are just being discussed”. He expects the cooperation and collaboration with colleagues in Ningbo to continue to thrive. “We are focused on educational matters, and we have made good steps with online STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, maths) programmes between our NZ students and their peers in China. “I’m anticipating that our relationship, which has been founded on mutual benefit for our schools and students, to remain as it has always been, and for it to be unaffected by the current political climate. ➤ Turn to Page 2

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Pakuranga local Ian North is walking at least 47km to help raise funds for his grandson, Elijah North (pictured) who suffers from Microcephaly and an undiagnosed genetic condition. Photo NZDF

Walk for wonder boy By THERESE HENKIN Ian North plans to walk at least 47 kilometres from the Bombay Hills to the Cenotaph outside Auckland’s War Memorial Museum. And that’s only if they take the short route, the 68-year-old Pakuranga resident says.

But he’s got a very good reason for taking on such a crazy challenge. Ian is joining the last leg of a 700km walk organised to raise funds for his grandson Elijah North, who was born with microcephaly and an undiagnosed genetic condition. The #Walkforwonderboy

mission is a walk from Wellington to Auckland that was set up by Elijah’s mum, Laura and dad, Ian’s son, Tane North. Being born with microcephaly means three-and-a-half year old Elijah has a small head, caused by abnormal brain development. ➤ Turn to Page 2

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➤➤from page 1 On top of this, most of the rest of his body is affected by the genetic disorder. Elijah cannot speak, is legally blind, and is fed through a tube. He also has a total of 14 health issues that he has to face daily. While he might need a lot of support and assistance, Ian says he admires his grandson’s resilience and ‘never give up’ attitude. “Our mokopuna grandson is a handsome, determined, happy boy who never stops to amaze me in the things he

learns, the speed at which he learns them and the determination with which he does them,” says Ian. “I only hear him cry when he is either frustrated or hurt, but rarely when he stumbles – he just frowns, and tries again.” Elijah has helped their family learn the importance of strength and determination in the face of adversity, Ian says. One thing that has made a huge difference to Elijah’s development and wellbeing is following four three-week

treatment programmes at the Neurological and Physical Abilitation (Napa) Centre in Australia. So the family are trying to raise $56,000 to send Elijah back to the NAPA Centre for further treatment. Every cent raised on the Givealittle page for the #walkforwonderboy mission will go towards paying for Elijah’s treatment. Ian says that as active as he likes to think he is, the walk is going to be a huge challenge. “I thought I would just

be helping them as they arrived, but then got told that I would be meeting them at the Bombay Hills and I would be walking/ jogging/running/struggling my way with them to the Museum Cenotaph.” But he says helping his grandson in his development and wellbeing makes the journey worthwhile. And he says it doesn’t hurt that his wife believes he can do it. Laura and Tane North, Elijah’s parents, will walk up to 80km a day, broken

up into four blocks that they will alternate. Ian will be waiting for the group at the Bombay Hills where he will hit the road for the remainder of the journey. ■■ #Walkforwonderboy will be leaving Pukeahu, Wellington on March 13, and arrive at the Auckland War Memorial Museum on March 23. ■■ Follow the journey on www.facebook.com/#walk forwonderboy. Contribute to Elijah’s treatment at givealittle.co.nz #walkforwonderboy.

Local schools unaffected by political standoff ➤➤From page 1 “Similarly, we haven’t noticed any drop in interest from families or agencies overseas wanting to enrol fee-paying students in our school, nor have we had last minute cancellations the like of which some schools have experienced, as reported in the national newspaper,” he says. Dorothy Bigwood, principal at Cockle Bay School, says she has no evidence that there is a downturn in the international student numbers. “In terms of international politics, Cockle Bay School hasn’t been impacted. Chinese students bring diver-

sity, special talents and sometimes challenges to our schools. “Overall, Chinese students learn English and become successful learners in NZ quickly. “My greatest concerns are school funding in NZ particularly as it impacts on our students with special needs, workload on primary school staff and the current proposal for educational reform. This proposal is very significant and doesn’t seem to be very well publicised. It was announced close to Christmas and the consultation period is comparatively short. I question whether there is time for informed

Students of Pigeon Mountain Primary celebrating Taiwanese Language Week. Photo supplied

feedback and whether the proposal is sufficiently understood.” David Ellery, principal of Somerville Intermediate, says international education

can be somewhat unpredictable. “Enrolment numbers can be volatile and are affected by Government policies, both here in New Zealand and in student’s home countries. Whether or not the current change in patterns of enrolment experienced by some is the direct result of the Huawei debate is not clear as there are other circumstances around Government immigration policies in New Zealand and global economic issues for China that impact the flow of international students. “We’re fortunate at Somerville to have a number of international students

enrolled as short stay groups, as well as longer-term enrolments and currently we haven’t been affected. We have built strong relationships with schools and organisations overseas based on a high level of trust and understanding over many years. “One thing is certainly clear, that families wanting an international education do not like uncertainty. The best thing we can do, as a country and as individual schools, is to provide clarity, stability and security for young people who want to come to New Zealand to experience our fantastic education system.”

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Litter ninja gives back By Farida Master He cuts an unusual picture, riding a bicycle with buckets full of rubbish. Litter ninja Gui Chen Bi spends a lot of time picking up litter from Barry Curtis Park and the surrounding areas near Stancombe Road in Flat Bush. Every morning, the 67-year old starts his day by putting on gloves and a sun hat then rides his bike with buckets attached on either side. At the time of the interview the Flat Bush resident had just returned from Otara where he had gone shopping and instead returned with buckets full of discarded bottles, crushed beer cans, plastic cups and other rubbish. “New Zealand is such a beautiful country and we should continue to keep it clean and green,” says Gui Chen who emigrated from China eight years ago. With the help of an interpreter, he says that it was his granddaughter who was a source of inspiration for him. “I had accompanied her to a park and she picked up a candy wrapper that someone had left behind. My granddaughter was only one-anda-half-years-old then, but when I told her to drop the dirty wrapper, she refused to do so till she found a bin. I was amazed at how well the kindergarten she attended had instilled good values in her. “It struck me that we have come to this beautiful country to live with our children and are living a happy life here. I wanted to give

back in some way so I decided to contribute for my second home country by doing something as small as picking up rubbish every day.” Gui Chen, who used to live in Howick with his son and went swimming everyday to Lloyd Elsmore swimming pool, says he first started with collecting rubbish from both sides of the road on his way to the pool and back. “I did this for seven years till I moved to Flat Bush last year.” He gets a little emotional talking of the time his former wife was very ill and was hospitalised. “She got good care and we were not charged anything for it. I am very grateful for that,” says the good Samaritan. “Now collecting rubbish has become a hobby. I have zero tolerance for rubbish, be it on the road, parks, bus stop or railway station. Wherever there is rubbish, I pick it up and bin it. “As a retired migrant who can’t speak English, it’s hard for me to do lots of things for this country. But I can certainly wake up at 4am every day and, after exercising at Barry Curtis Park, clean up the litter and dried leaves. “On the morning of New Year’s Day I collected a total of eight buckets of rubbish because some people lit fireworks on New Year’s Eve. The garbage truck was following me and waited for me to empty the trash,” he reveals with pride. Part of the Pakuranga Chinese Association, Gui Chen sometimes gets the members to help him collect rubbish.

Rolls Royce Wraith is fit for a queen By Farida Master

f cars could talk, the 1958 RollsRoyce Silver Wraith would have a lot of interesting stories to share. The sheer, imposing elegance of the gleaming limousine standing proud at the Lloyd Elsmore Park, the first impression is that it’s fit for the Queen. It’s easy to imagine Her Royal Highness sitting upright in the plush interior, waving out to the eager crowds. In early 1958, four identical Rolls-Royce Silver Wraths were supplied to the Australian Government for use by them for Royal Tours (most members of the Royal family including Princess Anne) by the GovernorGeneral and for visiting heads of state. First registered in the same year by the Australian Government, this car that now belongs to Terry Sutherland, of First Class Classics on Harris Road, East Tamaki. Showcasing the car for the first time at the Brit and Euro Classic Car Show, Terry, a former airline pilot for 47 years, says that a lot of couples use the Rolls-Royce for their wedding day. “You can hire the car for a minimum of three hours and it comes with a driver. A lot of people also hire it for special occasions like their 100th birthday. We give the

Terry Sutherland and his Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.

ladies a tiara and white gloves to emulate the Queen,” he says. The Rolls Royce comes with a Court of Arms, two flag points and a blue light that indicates royalty and heads of state Pointing to the sepia-toned pictures of the Rolls Royce arriving at Cunnamulla, Queensland, for Princess Anne’s visit in 1970, Terry says that between 1947 and 1958, Rolls Royce manufactured only 1783 Silver Wraiths. “But these were the last RollsRoyce cars to be exclusively delivered as solely chassis and engine combinations, relying on coach builders to provide the custom bodywork. The coach builder was H J Mulliner and Co Ltd of Chiswick, London.” An original natural timber dashboard, a sun roof, spacious back seat that can be wound up, pop-up seats for extra passengers, roll-on shades, a glass par-

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tition and ash trays are precious reminders of a different era in which bespoke, hand-built motor cars were once made. Brit and Euro Classic Car Show chairman Rev Dr Richard Waugh says: “Just last week we had our 1000th classic car registration which was a new milestone as last year’s record number was 837. “With such a fine array of classic cars and motorcycles – including Terry Sutherland’s 1958 Rolls Royce - and free entry to the public, our event at Lloyd Elsmore Park is now one of the largest free community events in east Auckland and with the distinctive British and European themed event, probably the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.” ■■ Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show is on Sunday, March 3, from 10am-3pm at Lloyd Elsmore Park.

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very week Trevor and Kay Slater would go dancing at the popular Monaco dance club on Federal Street in Auckland City. They say they can remember vividly how they felt dancing along with the go-go girls as Larry’s Rebels played. This is where, in 1964, their love story began. And earlier this month the Botany locals celebrated their 50th golden wedding anniversary. “We’re in it for the long haul,” says Trevor. Kay smiles at her husband. “We certainly are.” After four years together and a two year engagement, the pair wed on February 8, 1969 at St Patricks Catholic Church at 2pm. “I was Anglican and Trevor was Catholic so we compromised and had a priest from both [churches],” says Kay. “We learnt that marriage is about compromise very early on,” laughs Trevor. “I guess that’s why we are still here 50 years on.” Their marriage has seen them raise two beautiful daughters and become grandparents three times over. It has seen them both build successful careers and create a home for their family no matter where they lived. But it hasn’t been without its challenges the pair say. In 1988 their world was turned upside down when Kay walked into a checkout bar at the supermarket

Trevor and Kay Slater on their wedding Day; inset, Trevor and Kay recently Photos supplied celebrated their 50th Golden Wedding anniversary.

while helping an elderly customer. The incident resulted in a muscle collapsing in her knee causing a rare form of cancer and eventually her leg needed to be amputated. “We got nothing from ACC. Kay spent three months in Middlemore Hospital. We went from two incomes to just mine,” Trevor says. Kay has continued to battle with health problems, including becoming wheelchair bound after breaking her hip in 2011. When he was 63 years old, Trevor retired and became her full time caregiver. “I used to have a classic car that I absolutely loved, but I had to sell it so we could afford to live,” he says. “But [these challenges] have taught me to value how much Kay did for

me around the house that I never even realised.” Kay says they have always seen each other as team mates, and this has helped them ride out the storms. “A doctor told me at the time, ‘something like this can either make or break a marriage, and in your case this has made your marriage because you two are so devoted to one another’. And it was true,” she says. “Marriage isn’t always easy, it’s a choice and we choose to stick by each other,” she says. But as the couple tell me of their struggles, they continue to laugh and make light of the challenges. Their advice to other couples is never go to sleep on an argument. “It’s not worth it,” they say.

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Fox claims European Tour title Professional golfer Ryan Fox, from Beachlands, has risen to his highest world ranking (64) and also claimed his maiden European Tour title with a win at the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth which finished on Sunday. The World Super 6 Perth combines 54 holes of traditional stroke play across the first three days, with a six-hole knockout match play format for the fourth and final round. Fox, 32, beat Spain’s Adrian Otaegui in a one-sided final. He won the six-hole final 3&2 at Lake Karrinyup and with it a cheque for $A245,000 ($255,000). Fox only just survived his opening round match of today’s six hole knockout matches against rising Asian star Jazz Janewattananond but with wins against Kristoffer Reitan of Norway, good friend Paul Dunne of Ireland and finally Otageui he completed an impressive first European Tour victory and for that matter his first in a Tier One event on the Australasian Tour, iseekgolf.com reported. Otaegui, the second highest ranked player in the field prior to the event, had played beautifully leading into the final of the knockout match on day four but lost his way against an impressive display by Fox. Fox won his first three

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holes of the final and it was all over almost before it had begun. Fox was delighted that he has finally secured his first European Tour win. “Such an incredible feeling and awesome to do it in Perth, where I had my first win on the @pgatouraus,” he said on social media. “@worldsuper6perth is such a brilliant event and it feels pretty special to win a match play format. Overwhelmed with all the messages of support and really proud to be able to notch up a win for the Kiwis! “Thank you so much to all my sponsors, my family and my supporters, this win is on the back of a lot of hard work from an awesome team of people. “The beginning of a big few weeks of celebrations - now heading home for the 100th @ nzopengolf, and to make it official with a certain number 1 supporter!”

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Don’t leave kids in cars

Sunday, February 10, 2019 opposite The Fight Centre in Pakuranga Plaza came across a blue Mazda Demio with a young child left alone in its car seat. Yes, all the windows were down, however this does not, and should never justify leaving a young child alone in a car. Especially in this weather. The child did not seem distressed. That is not the point. Notified the customer service desk. Was told a security guard would be dispatched. We then left. I still find it hard to believe after all the media coverage about how stupid it is to do

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Relations with China

So NZ is siding with the west against China? How foolish!! Where was the US during WWII? It wasn’t involved in instilling peace and it didn’t turn up until arrogant Japan bombed Pearl Harbour and, in its fit of revenge, the US atomic bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki – two for one – bringing about Japan’s surrender and the end of WWII. The US took over the booty that Japan stole from all the South East Asian countries that Japan wreaked havoc over. Of particular interest to the US were the results of the medical experimentation that Japan acquired when it used the Chinese in China as live human guinea pigs, just like what Hitler did to the Jews. I believe those results are used to profit the pharmaceutical companies. No western country assisted the Asean countries in their rebuilding after the war. In fact those countries continued to be colonised by the west for a while. Meanwhile China re-established itself, forgave the Japanese, worked hard and grew. However, in the recovery process, China did not just turn inward but made every effort to improve itself and gave help

to those who need help without any colonising conditions. The US interfered and is still interfering with the political situations in the Middle East because of their control of oil. Japan bought the votes of the Pacific Island countries to swing the vote in the Whaling Moratorium whereas all China did was to help those underdeveloped counties that the world has shunned, to improve. Tell me how many western countries have bothered to assist other countries to grow, whether those countries were colonised by them or otherwise. We need friends in our lives, there’s no doubt about it. However, if your friend controls you and decides how you should live your life, what kind of friend is that? Apart from showing you up as a brainless clot, it also tells others that you can be easily manipulated and can be disposed of when convenient.

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Thank you George and farewell It was a cold, very wet winter’s night in 1976, 8pm, when I was riding my motorcycle home around Pigeon Mountain. The street lighting was poor and the roads very wet. On that night I didn’t make it and ended up in the drain. Five minutes later George came around the same corner and saw my motorcycle on the

side of the road. George found me in an open drain. He pulled me from the drain and put me in the recovery position and went to the nearest house with lights on and called an ambulance. We were both 18-years-old. What George did for me that night I’ll never forget. We have had a “couple” of beers since then. Lucky for me my motorcycle skills have improved. Thank you George Paterson 6-1-1957 - 2-2-2019. Cheers mate

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Queen’s English

Memo to Judy Lawry (Times, February 14, Collision discussion). Most well-read, well-spoken Kiwis still subscribe to the Oxford Dictionary, so named as it is compiled by Oxford University, therefore adheres to The Queen’s English. This also remains a preference for learning institutions, rather than Webster’s (Merriam-Webster), which hails from North America, therefore contains far more “casual lingo slang”-styled Americanisms that are inappropriate for proper formal, informative, useage – as well as accuracy. We are still a part of the British Commonwealth, last time I looked, anyway!

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he Government’s flagship housing policy has been flaky from the get-go and last week we saw it completely crumble. Housing Minister Phil Twyford finally admitted KiwiBuild is not all it’s cracked up to be and he’s not going to reach his target of 1000 homes built in the first year. According to the Prime Minister, we shouldn’t measure the progress of KiwiBuild at all and just trust that there will miraculously be 100,000 homes ready to go in 10 years’ time. This is from the same Prime Minister who last week said “what gets measured gets done”. Clearly that’s only when it suits them because they’ve also dropped the health and Better Public Services targets, which measured progress across the public service and ensured the Government was accountable for the services they delivered to New Zealanders. Labour first proposed KiwiBuild in 2012. But halfway through their term they’ve only delivered 47 houses, while the whole policy seems to change from week to week. The Government created an expectation New Zealanders were going to get access to

a significantly subsidised first home, but that’s not happening. Not only are they struggling to build the houses, the finished product is too expensive. The Labour Party spent years in Opposition talking about its solution to New Zealand’s housing woes. We’re not denying that there was a problem – under National we were in the middle of a record residential building boom but we know we should have done more. The difference is that they misled New Zealanders by falsely claiming to have a magic bullet. In what’s become a trend from this Government, KiwiBuild simply isn’t living up to the promises they made to New Zealanders. They’re all talk. KiwiBuild isn’t delivering the types of homes Kiwis want and that’s why we’ve seen such a woeful uptake. What is the point in delivering houses for first home buyers, if first home buyers don’t want them? The Labour Party campaigned on delivering 100,000 homes in 10 years, but they can’t even deliver 1000 in one year. It doesn’t take a genius to know the math doesn’t stack up. KiwiBuild needs to go, and

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Keep our schools local public meeting Local communities have controlled schools through parent-elected Boards of Trustees for 30 years. That local control is under threat from the Government’s Tomorrow’s Schools Review which proposes the most radical changes in education since 1989, says political party ACT. www.keepourschoolslocal.act.org.nz is ACT’s campaign to keep parents and communities in control of education, it says. ACT leader David Seymour, vice president and deputy leader Beth Houlbrooke and board member Stephen Berry will host a number of meetings around Auckland to ensure, it says, the views of parents and communities are heard on the proposed changes to education. ■ When: 7pm, Monday, March 11 ■ Where: Pakuranga Community Hall, 346 Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga ■ Contact: Stephen Berry at 0211 65 3464

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who gave their time and skills to plan, set up and manage this major event on his club’s project calendar. Derek also thanked the Howick families “who came along to support the Howick Lions Club and enjoy the entertaining day, and to the Auckland Fire Police Operational Support volunteers who kept their quiet look-out over us”.

On Saturday the Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premier Men were on top of the world with a well-earned outright win over Parnell at Shore Rd propelling the side into the lead in the Hedley Howarth Two Day Major Championship. On Sunday Parnell returned the favour by knocking the local lads out of the Jeff Crowe Limited Overs Competition in the major semifinal. This was the first defeat that Howick Pakuranga have suffered all season. Parnell batted first in the twoday match and compiled a very slow 178 on the first day. Danru Ferns 4/57 and Matt McEwan 3/53 were the main wicket takers but all the bowlers were on point. At the end of day one the Alpacas were 55/1 and looking likely with Dan Young and Andrew Morrison at the wicket. Howick batted until just after lunch on day two declaring as soon as it had a first innings lead and a batting bonus point. Dan Young was unbeaten on 90, Morrison scored 40 and Barnard was 40*. This opened the match right up and Parnell accepted the challenge scoring 224/5 off 28 overs before setting Howick 223 to win in 35 overs at 6.5 runs an over. The Howick lads were always going to accept this challenge and, after an early setback, had scored

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Old schoolmates reunite at Bruce McLaren

A new chapter for old friends: Schoolmates Margaret and Susannah were reunited at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village after 45 years. other and calculated that it had been an incredible 45 years! “We had lost touch completely,” says Margaret. “I don’t think I’d seen Susannah since we had the reunion of Panmure School in 1973.” Margaret still has a black and white photo taken on the day of the reunion which shows the pair both totally ‘on trend’ with their high beehive hairstyles. “Oh yes, that was all the rage back then,” laughs Susie. Looking at it prompts more reminiscing of those early school days at Panmure District School before they both went on to Otahuhu Technical School, Susannah to do dressmaking and Margaret to do a commercial secretarial course. They would both meet their future husbands for dates at the Ellerslie Picture Theatre, which was a popular meeting place for many teenagers. “Everybody knew everybody else in those days,” says Susannah. Yet more photos emerge, slightly more

creased, revealing the girls posing for class photos. They both rattle oﬀ all the names of the other children pictured and update each other on who’s doing what these days. “We were in the same class all through primary school,” says Margaret. “I’m about seven months older than Susie so she has to do what I say,” she laughs. “I still remember the day we moved up the hill to the new infants’ block. “It was very exciting because we had to carry our chairs up there and this building had a toilet in it so you didn’t have to go out in the rain when you needed the loo!” Life is a little more luxurious now for the ladies who both live in beautiful serviced apartments at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village. Margaret lost her detective husband Len to cancer just ve years after that school reunion, in 1978, and with her son living in the USA and her daughter on the other side of Auckland, she moved to the village to enjoy a bit more social contact and security.

Meanwhile, for Susannah, the move was prompted by the worsening of husband Mick’s dementia. Her three daughters told her it had got to the point where she really needed help. “I did it for as long as I could,” she says. “But it is not a nice disease, it became very hard.” Susannah says she can’t speak highly enough of the staﬀ, particularly those in the village’s special care unit. “The staﬀ are excellent,” she says, as Margaret adds: “Nothing is too much trouble, the girls are extremely kind and nice.” Sadly, Mick passed away six months ago, and Susannah has been so glad to have the support of her old friend and now neighbour Margaret, who she describes as ‘like a sister’. “Margaret was here for me during all that,” she says. “Now when I give Pixie a little walk out the back here I’ll often go through Margaret’s apartment and we have our little catch-up in the afternoons.”

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From an Auckland perspective, the median house price in January of $800,000 was the lowest we’ve seen for 35 months with falls across Franklin, Rodney, North Shore and Papakura districts.

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here is no time like now to touch up the exterior and the interior of your home. Before autumn sets in, a fresh coat of paint with some tender loving care, will add to your home value and appeal. As the to-do list around the home builds up, refreshing the interior and exterior becomes a top priority. Naturally, a fresh coat of paint is often the way to go. But with summer being the prime time for recreation, homeowners who prefer to enjoy their spare time relaxing, may be better off leaving their painting jobs to the experts from East Auckland Painting Ltd. Greg Mustill employs an experienced team whose skill and knowledge are second to none. They offer a diverse painting service ranging from simple repaints of single rooms through to full interior or exterior work including doors, windowsills, surfeits and roofs. “In today’s working family scenario it so easy to let maintenance slide,” says Greg. “Unfortunately, when paintwork deteriorates it can downgrade the value of a home, and if you’re thinking of selling it’s a turn-off to buyers. “Peeling or grubby paint can make people wonder if there are bigger maintenance issues at stake. Also it is much more effective to keep on top of small jobs than put off maintenance until sud-

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New Zealand’s third warmest January on record saw Kiwis heading to the beaches rather than to open homes meaning that the number of residential properties sold during January fell by -2.5 per cent year-on-year. During January, 4372 homes sold, which is 112 fewer than the same time last year making it the lowest number of properties sold in 24 months. For New Zealand excluding Auckland, the number of properties sold decreased by -2.4 per cent when compared to January 2018, from 3299 down to 3220 – 79 fewer houses and the lowest for 24 months. In Auckland, the number of properties sold decreased by -2.8 per cent year-on-year to 1152 and was the lowest for 2 years. “January is normally a very quiet month in terms of real estate sales as much of New Zealand heads to the beach to unwind after Christmas. However, following a slow December, January has also been very quiet from a sales volume perspective with the number of properties sold across the country the lowest in 24 months. We’ve also had the new Anti-Money

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$600 $750

Howick Youth Orchestra & Concert Bands Saturdays and Tuesdays at Pakuranga Intermediate Violin  Guitar  Piano Saxophone  Flute  Cello Clarinet  Oboe  Drums Trumpet  Trombone French Horn  Bassoon Music for 5-6 year olds

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LANDLORDS We offer two services:

A ﬁnd-a-tenant service or a full comprehensive property management service at a competitive rate. Landlords pay the letting fee which is one weeks rent plus GST. Rental lists are available at Botany Town Centre, Bucklands Beach, Flat Bush, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga Ofﬁces.

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

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

DEATHS COOK, Christine Edith. Passed away suddenly on 10 February 2019 in Sydney, Australia. Adored mother of Nicolla, Justin, Mark (deceased), Amanda, Emma, Zac, Jonathan and Brendan. Cherished Nana and GG of Zoe, Savannah, Stevie, Marshall, Jai and Cypress. Much loved sister of Jeff, Kerry and Marie. A service to celebrate Christine’s life will be held in the Picton Centre, 120 Picton Street, Howick on Monday 25 February at 11am. Cared for by Resthaven Funerals Howick, 095337493.

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WHITFORD, 21 hectares of land available for grazing. Please contact James 021 0256 0725 or email hujames@yahoo.com

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5 Bed 5 Bed

Vacancies available for Easter and school holidays

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Qualified Arborist

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Martin Caie 021 769 533 – martin.caie@raywhite.com Cathy Huang 021 883 600 – cathy.huang@raywhite.com

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$600 $670

WINDOW CLEANING

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

TREE SERVICES

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Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

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HOWICK – COCKLE BAY

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

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The Service Company Ltd 10 Donnor Pl, Mt Wellington Ph: 0800 753 753

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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Please phone Julia 272 8182 or email: julia@dentalpractice.co.nz

Volunteer driVers

We are looking for safe, warm-hearted fully licensed drivers to drive guests from their homes to the Selwyn Seniors Group at St Paul’s in the Park Anglican Church, 141 Chapel Road, Flat Bush on Friday mornings. The guests need to be there by 9.30am and they leave at 12 midday. You would also help out with the activities and morning tea.

Relief Teachers - We NEED you!

Want the freedom and flexibility that relief teaching gives? Want to get your foot in the door to take the next step in your teaching career? We currently have a wide range of day to day relieving opportunities in Auckland. We are looking for registered teachers, both experienced and beginning teachers.

CULTURAL COORDINATOR ASSISTANT Fixed term, Term time only 10 hours per week

Ph 09 815 8152

The successful applicant will support our visual and performing arts extra-curricular programme, broaden participation in cultural activites and promote excellence by showcasing our students’ talent and abilities. Experience and passion for the arts, as well as a willingness to be actively involved would assist the application.

Nurse required at a busy, friendly medical centre in Howick from end of February 2019. Part-time approximately 8.5 - 12.5 hours a week. Vaccinators certificate and MedTech experience essential. Will consider recent nursing graduates with excellent communication skills.

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Please send your application, CV to:

ayoung@mhjc.school.nz Applications close on Friday 1 March, 2019

Receptionist part time 9.75 hours a week. MedTech experience essential. Email to reception attention Practice Manager: howickreception@outlook.com or fax (09) 5373672 www.howickhealth.co.nz.

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SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGER

Initial applications by phone to:

HBH Senior Living 139 Union Road, Howick Phone 09 538 0800 ext 0

Between 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday PS265129-V3

Technology (wood based) Technician 6½ hours per week – Term Time only Salary dependent on experience of applicant We are looking for an experienced semi-retired tradesperson to operate wood based machinery to cut up materials for junior technology and construction classes. The applicant should also be able to maintain machinery and sharpen hand tools. Successful applicant to start Monday 11 March 2019

Apply with your CV and a covering letter to Paul Summerville: Paul.Summerville@macleans.school.nz Applications close on Friday, 27 February 2019

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS WANTED CHARTERED Accountant, semi-retired, available for part-time work. Ph Neil 021 567 719

Afterschool cArer Based at my home in Bucklands Beach area. 11 year old girl at Intermediate. 5 days a week from March, Mon – Fri, school pickup at 3pm to 6pm, during school terms during 2019. Care also during the school holidays in 2019. References and drivers licence required. contact 021 737 970, mitchwalk@hotmail.com

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Stanhope Road School is looking for a highly skilled, efficient, organised enthusiastic person to be our new Finance Officer/Principals PA. We are a large diverse and dynamic school with amazing students, staff and community and we are looking for someone with the skills and expertise to fill this vital role in our school. Monday to Friday, 8.00am-4.00pm (term time only, holiday working hours to be negotiated) commencing April 1st or sooner by negotiation. The successful applicant will have a 2-3 week transition working alongside the current Finance Officer/Principals PA. For a detailed job description please email office@stanhope.school.nz Applications close Friday 1st March. Please send CV, covering letter and names of two referees by email to: Zane Wilson, Principal office@stanhope.school.nz

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MINI BUS DRIVER

HBH runs a very successful Day Programme for the elderly that live in the community, and provides transport to and from the facility for the attendees. We require a driver for 2 hours in the morning, and a further 2 hours for the return trip in the afternoon. Please note hours may vary due to loading and traffic. The successful person will require a ‘P’ endorsement on their licence, be empathetic to our elderly clients and be reliable and presentable.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Must have at least Class 1 full licence. Forkhoist experience preferable. Excellent Customer service. Able to work under pressure and positive, can do attitude. Able to do some heavy lifting occasionally. Full time permanent position. Proper work Visa . Must be committed to work . Weekends off.

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RECEPTIONIST

As the first point of contact for our patients you will have exceptional communication skills, be able to work effectively under pressure while being patient focused and have a caring and professional manner. Experience with practice management software will be an advantage but training will be provided, so it is not essential. We are a well established General Practice with 7 Doctors and we are a teaching practice. Onsite we have psychology and audiology clinics. Our ideal person is warm and friendly and someone keen to commit to a long term position. This is a part time position - 18-20 hours per week, and shared cover when other staff members away. Successful candidates will be - well presented - have experience in a similar role - friendly, proactive, energetic, have a positive attitude, and finish tasks set - able to work well in a team environment - have an excellent phone manner - have a degree of flexibility re covering for others during holidays and sick leave If you think you are the right person for this role please send your CV to Bronwyn Mansfield, bronwyn@highlandpark.co.nz Applications close 3rd March 2019

Applicants for this position will be subject to a drug test and a police check. Please send your resume and covering letter to diannef@cse-waf.nz

Macleans College

if that sounds like you then please call Malcolm on 021 026 97329

ARE YOU ………. Enthusiastic, Vibrant, Self Motivated and keen to work as part of our admin team where staff wellbeing is part of our work culture? If so, we need YOU……. as our

MEDICAL/ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Duties include being our first aider/nurse and all that it entails as well as some general administration duties. Hours : 8.30am-4.00pm daily (negotiable): school terms : To commence: as soon as possible. Nursing or medical experience essential. Application form and full job description are available on website: www.sanctamaria. school.nz Apply in writing enclosing application form & CV to: Business Manager PO Box 64 437, Botany Town Centre, MANUKAU CITY or email: m.littlejohn@sanctamaria.school.nz Applications close: 25 February 2019.

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Full/Part Time Practice Nurse

For solo General Practice in Botany. Certified Vaccinator, Smear taker, and Phlebotomist preferred. Please Fax CV to: 09 274 1918 Or email: reception.botanyterrace @xtra.co.nz

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2IC – AFTER SCHOOL CARE Cockle Bay School

Monday to Friday during school term times only. Hours of work 2-5:30pm (or later if needed)

If you have good managerial skills, are able to multitask, work with big groups of children and feel confident that you have what it takes to be in full control of a very busy, but super fun environment, this is the perfect job for you. Send CV to aftercare@cocklebay.school.nz

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FINANCE OFFICER/ PRINCIPALS PA

We are seeking to appoint a Warehouse Co-ordinator, based at our East Tamaki premises. The role will report to the Accountant but will work closely with the Purchasing officer and the Storeman and will evolve as we automate our systems. Key responsibilities of this role are: Receipting goods and recording into Stock; Recording of inwards goods discrepancies for damaged and missing stock; Producing customer picking lists/ packing slips; Supervision, assisting and covering the Storeman’s role when busy or on leave. The personal attributes and skills required are: Experience with stock control systems and RF barcode scanning; Attention to detail; Good communication skills; A team player and Process driven. PS266347

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an enthusiastic person who is able to relate to and communicate with our Maori and Pasifika students and their family/ whanau. Previous experience working with students of secondary school age would be desirable. This role has some flexibility up to 25 hours per week during school terms and will involve assisting our Maori and Pasifika students with tracking their academic achievement, supporting goal setting and communication with parents. Please refer to our website for further information and details on how to apply: www.pakuranga.school.nz. Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 8 March 2019.

Stanhope Road School is looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic person to be our new Office Manager. We are a large diverse and dynamic school with amazing students, staff and community and we are looking for someone with excellent P.R. skills to be the face of our busy office. Monday to Friday, 8.00am-3.30pm (term time only) commencing April 1st or sooner by negotiation. The successful applicant will have a 2-3 week transition working alongside the current Office Manager. For a detailed job description please email office@stanhope.school.nz Applications close Friday 1st March. Please send CV, covering letter and names of two referees by email to: Zane Wilson, Principal office@stanhope.school.nz

WAREHOUSE CO-ORDINATOR

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MAORI & PASIFIKA STUDENT SUPPORT

Please email CV to bronwyn@pinnaclesecurity.co.nz

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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.

Practice Nurse and Receptionist

www.mhjc.school.nz, under ‘Employment/About us.

Approx 35 hours per week

The successful applicant is required to perform background enquiries/reference checks, email reports and data entry. An investigative, recruitment or basic HR background would be preferred. Must have an exceptional phone manner, ability to construct written reports and have competent computer/ typing skills. This is a home based business situated in Whitford.

RETAIL SUPERSTAR

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

For job description and application form, please go to:

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING ASSISTANT

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If you are interested or would like further information, please contact Reverend Warner Wilder warnerwilder30@gmail.com or phone 021 548 407

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DENTAL ASSISTANT

Are you seeking a rewarding role in a modern, professional practice where it is fun to be at work and our patients are always smiling?! We require an enthusiastic, confident, caring DA to join our friendly, supportive team. This is an exciting position in a cosmetic/orthodontic practice. Dental experience essential.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

Homestay Coordinator This position is fixed term, part-time, term time only. Hours of work are 30 hours per week. The ideal candidate is someone with good interpersonal skills, is flexible, a team player, efficient and empathetic towards young people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Key responsibilities include:  Homestay placements  Co-ordination between families, students and international agents  Homestay visits  Student welfare and support

Gardener/GroUndsman This is a permanent, part-time, term time only position. Hours of work are 30 hours per week. We require a Gardener/Groundsman to join our Property team who is energetic and enthusiastic. The candidate must be honest, hardworking and take pride in ensuring the school grounds are maintained to the highest possible standards. In addition, practical skills with an aptitude for garden maintenance and knowledge of native planting is required. Good physical fitness is also important as there is some heavy lifting required. This position will report and support the Senior Custodian. Applicants for this position must have New Zealand Residency and a clean driver’s license. Key responsibilities include:  Gardens and grounds care  Maintain safe work practices by complying with OSH and Health & Safety and Grow Safe requirements  Assist with management and documentation of hazards  Maintains a programmed schedule of watering & weeding control  Replacement planting is maintained  Storm water drainage infrastructure is kept in good working order  Removal of litter in gardens  All gardening equipment is maintained to a high standard and serviced regularly  Assist with furniture moving as required.

For an application Form please visit www.bdsc.school.nz For both positions, please submit Application, Cover Letter and CV to: t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz Applications close at midday on Monday 4 March 2019

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

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Howick Howick and and Pakuranga PakurangaTimes, Times,Thursday, Thursday, February February 21, 21, 2019 2019 — — 19 19

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on’t blame young Harry Plummer for missing a conversion and a penalty which would have saved the Blues from their 24-22 Super Rugby loss to the champion Crusaders at Eden Park on Saturday. Instead blame new captain Patrick Tuipulotu for not ordering Atere Black to take some easy shots much earlier in what otherwise was an encouraging start for the home side. Against a team of the Crusaders’ vast talent you must take any gift offered, just as Handre Pollard did when his boot contributed 20 points for the Bulls in their 40-3 win against the hapless Stormers. Hopefully it’s a lesson powerful lock Tuipulotu will learn from because, at long last, the Blues have a side capable of causing all-comers a tough time. However discipline will need to sharpen after conceding two pen-

alty tries against the champions. Particularly impressive were No 8 Akira Ioane and raw-boned blindside flanker Tom Robinson who has the mongrel factor that made the late Jerry Collins and Jerome Kaino such menacing bone-crushers. Under the guidance of forward coach Tom Coventry, the supremely gifted Ioane appears to be lifting his work rate to complement his enormous attacking talent. With co-captain Blake Gibson and new All Black Dalton Papalii vying for the No 6 starting berth, the Blues loose forwards are blessed with depth. At 1.98m and 110kg, fiery Northlander Robinson can also play lock and there is plenty of power in a scrum that can call on All Blacks Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Tuipulotu. There was plenty of interest in 36-year-old Ma’a Nonu’s return after three years playing in France

Particularly impressive for the Blues were No 8 Akira Ioane (pictured) and raw-boned blindside flanker Tom Robinson. Photo YouTube

and he didn’t disappoint, tackling fiercely and making smart offloads. However he failed to make the outside breaks his 21-year-old, faster, talented marker Braydon Ennor did. A former St Kentigern College student, Ennor is yet another player who escaped the Blues’ net to thrive

Open Day and Enrolments for 2020

319 Te Irirangi Drive, Botany South T: (09) 274 4081 E: admin@sanctamaria.school.nz DE266317

Visit our website: www.times.co.nz Updated every issue

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Enrolments for 2020 for all year levels will open on Wednesday 13 March 2019 and close on Thursday 30 May 2019 at 4.00pm.

“GETTING TO KNOW THE BIBLE BETTER”

The closures apply to all except authorised and emergency vehicles. For further information, phone Auckland Transport on 09 355 3553.

All are welcome to walk around our school or join one of the guided tours taking place from 3.30pm until 4.30pm and collect an enrolment pack for 2020. The presentations will commence at 4.45pm in the auditorium.

You are invited to a 6 part seminar series starting Wednesday evening 27th February 2019 at 7.30pm, on;

It is proposed that Picton St (between Wellington St and Cook St), be closed from 8am until 2pm on Saturday 9 March 2019 for the Howick Village Hop event.

Wednesday, 13 March 2019 3.30pm-5.30pm in the College Auditorium

Hamilton clash was heady Chiefs second-five Anton Lienert-Brown who side-stepped defenders and made some glorious offloads. Having scored a double in his debut for the Chiefs, left wing Etene Nanai-Seturo looked a class act. With Ardie Savea’s second try disallowed because of Du’Plessis Kirifi’s forearm to Michael Hooper’s head, Kirifi made amends with a storming Hurricanes try that sealed the Waratahs’ fate. On Friday the Highlanders host the much-improved Rebels while the Crusaders are at home to the Hurricanes on Saturday night when the Chiefs face the Brumbies in Canberra. On Sunday the Blues should record their first win of the season when tackling the Sharks in Durban. ■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

BIBLE SEMINAR SERIES

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in Crusaders territory. Normally a wing, he could return to that position when the Crusaders combine All Blacks Ryan Crotty and Jack Goodhew in midfield. While replacement halfback and former skipper Augustine Pulu scored a good try, he failed to take the smart options of Jonathan Ruru who, along with second-five TJ Faiane (Pakuranga United Rugby Club and ex-St Kents), was a star performer for Auckland’s Mitre 10 premiership champion team. All five New Zealand teams featured in tight games with the Highlanders edging the Chiefs 30-27and the Hurricanes pipping the Waratahs 20-19. With a sprained ankle preventing Damian McKenzie from playing, Counties midfielder Orbyn Leger slotted into first-five admirably for the Chiefs, as did Josh Ioane for the Highlanders. However the best back in the

Agnew’s Angle

To be held at The Pakuranga Christadelphian Hall, 51 Dale Crescent, Pakuranga. The seminar will be run over six weeks on consecutive Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm.

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The Bible is a book that many people find hard to read. It can be confusing, boring or simply overwhelming. In this course, you will learn how to start reading the Bible for yourself, so its ancient message is exciting and very relevant to today. The goal is to help you understand the Bible as a message from God. A workbook will be provided. To attend simply register on the following email address; pakurangachristadel@gmail.com with your name. ALL WELCOME. Light refreshments will be served. No Collection. DY266270

Church SERVICES www.elimchristiancentre.org.nz

SUNDAY

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All Saints’ Anglican Church

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

One Lord One Faith One People

Selwyn Rd, Howick

GBR088

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20 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, February 21, 2019

Fox claims maiden title Page 5

Classy Johnstone shines C

larke Johnstone’s golden form has continued, this time at the Brookby Showjumping 2019 where he and his horses Quainton Labyrinth and Dolly Blue bagged two quinellas at the recent weekend show. He and the 11-year-old Quainton Labyrinth were the only combination of 17 starters in the Equissage Horse Grand Prix to come home all clear in the opening round of the Donella Still-designed course, to take the honours. Eight-year-old Dolly Blue in just her third Grand Prix start, had a single rail to fill second place. Clarke was rapt with his horses. A very difficult treble combination proved the undoing of many, with just Clarke and Quainton Labyrinth and one other combination, the only ones to leave it all up. Clarke had three in the class and says he’d hoped for a winning result. Quainton Labyrinth had another Grand Prix just two weeks prior to this meet at Taranaki. “All my horses were on great form at the show and they are all going really well,” he said. His quinella in the 1.3m-1.4m had Dolly Blue take the win and Quainton Labyrinth second. Clarke has had Dolly Blue since she was just five and he continues to be impressed by the showy mare.

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“She is just a baby at this level but very impressive. I do think she is more of a jumper but I am considering whether I give her an eventing start to see what she thinks.” It was the first time Clarke has competed at Brookby Showjumping, which is held at the Papatoetoe Pony Club in Brookby. This was the first major show on their new arena and attracted around 400 combinations. To top off his good weekend, his groom Madison Crowe was first and third in the Dunstan Horsefeeds and EquiFibre Pro-Amateur

Rider Series aboard Lucius GNZ and Waitangi Pinterest respectively. “All in all, it was a very satisfying show,” said Clarke. Tyla Hackett (Auckland) and The Dreamer were the victors in the Country TV Pony Grand Prix. Just two of 12 combinations came through to the jump-off where both Tyla and Emma Watson (Morrinsville) aboard Maddox Fun House were double clear but Tyla’s 30.4 second effort triumphed over Emma’s 32.92. Courtesy Equestrian Sports New Zealand

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■ Equissage Horse Grand Prix: Clarke Johnstone (Matangi) Quainton Labyrinth 1, Clarke Johnstone (Matangi) Dolly Blue 2, Annabel Francis (Taupo) Carado GHP 3, William Willis (Karaka) Dollar Roll MS 4, Drew Carson (Putaruru) Winston V Driene 5, Lucy Olphert (Tauranga) Eve Saint Laurent 6. ■ Country TV Pony Grand Prix: Tyla Hackett (Auckland) The Dreamer 1, Emma Watson (Morrinsville) Maddox Fun House 2, Brooke Hawthorne (Cambridge) Easy As 3, Sophia Hall (Karaka) TCG Centadel 4, Aoife Brennan (Cambridge) Galaxy Samurai 5, Rylee Sheehan (Te Aroha) Tony the Pony 6. ■ FMG Young Rider Series: Oliver Croucher (Cambridge) Waitangi Surf 1, Sarah West (Matamata) Oaks Centurian 2, Annabel Francis (Taupo) Cherokee NZPH 3, Emily Hayward (Te Awamutu) Yandoo Lady Gold 4, Libby James (Cambridge) CoDicea 5, Sophie Littlewood (Auckland) PeakWood Quiz GNZ 6. ■ Dunstan Horsefeeds and EquiFibre Junior Rider Series: Tyla Hackett (Auckland) George Jetson 1, Sarah West (Matamata) LC Talent 2, Laoise McCarthy (Tauranga) Zabambi 3, Emma-Kate Wilson (Hamilton) Bjorking 4, Ally Carson (Putaruru) Whiorau Ritchie 5, Jessica Collinson (Clevedon) Bunny Hop 6. ■ Hinterland Amateur Rider Series: Aleisha Collett (Waikato) Mi Focus 1, Candice Fox (Auckland) SJ Duesenberg 2, Kristine Leonard (Whangarei) Annies Lane 3, Taryn Skelton-Kyd (Auckland) BMW Numero Uno 4, Shelley Bridgeman (Auckland) Oaks Venetta 5, Fleur Butler (Katikati) Matawero Luciano 6. ■ Dunstan Horsefeeds and EquiFibre Pro-Amateur Rider Series: Madison Crowe (Hamilton) Lucius GNZ 1, India Causebrook (Pukekohe) Westminster Park 2, Madison Crowe (Hamilton) Waitangi Pinterest 3, Samantha Peters (Cambridge) Ipso Facto 4, Kirsten Worker (Clevedon) Melanies Choice 5, Kylie McCambridge (Cambridge) Chicago 6. ■ East Coast Performance Horses Five-Year-Old Series: Samantha Peters (Cambridge) Centamental and Jaime Campbell (Cambridge) Casanova Xtreme =1.

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