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housands gathered throughout the district to remember and pay tribute to our soldiers who served their country in WWI and in other campaigns. The Howick Dawn Service shortly after 6am and the Howick Civic Service at 11am on Stockade Hill on Anzac Day yesterday drew large numbers. Howick Local Board chairman David Collings delivered a speech while Pastor Phil Sproul made a scrip-

ture reading and prayer. Howick Brass were to the forefront once again and were drowned out briefly during the touching flypast. Howick College student Ethan McCormick drew much applause for his winning essay - the third time he’s won the right to speak at the service. The laying of wreaths was followed by the traditional march of RSA members and veterans to the RSA clubrooms for refreshments.

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A massive crane was required to remove part of the fallen tree which Photo Karen Cory Toussaint partially crushed a house in last week’s terrible storm.

“The house is uninhabitable,” Lorna told the Times.

“There were three huge chunks of tree (in the house)...the house is virtually buried.”

The tree (Times, April 12) came close to claiming Lorna’s life. She spent a night in Middlemore Hos-

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She described the moment the tree came down.

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he Shelly Park family whose house was partially crushed by a massive tree in last Tuesday’s storm are looking for a temporary home.

It could take around six months to have the house repaired assuming all works well with their insurance company.

In the meantime Lorna and Rob and daughter Bronwyn (20) (the Times has agreed not to publish their surname) are looking for a rental in Howick after spending time with friends in Remuera.

Meanwhile the 30-35 metre tree which demolished their living room and a good chunk of the rear deck and side of the house was partially removed by an enormous crane at the weekend.

Due to the steep incline of the long and relatively narrow drive, the crane took up a position on their street, Aries Place.

crouch position. When the debris began to fall, it fell around me like an igloo,” she said.

“Once the debris had stopped falling I pushed a hole through the igloo. When I stood up the tree was about two or three feet (60-90cm) from me.

“I was in a pile of rubble. The tree had stopped. If the tree had continued I don’t think I’d be talking to you.”

Meanwhile she is grateful for not just the lucky escape but the help of family, friends and neighbours.

“I’m still recovering from my injuries,” she said.

“We’ve got amazing friends who have come to help our daughter get out small precious things, art work, books and small pieces,” Lorna said.

“Everything in the house is very wet.

“We would like to just thank our neighbours...the neighbourhood is very warm and friendly.”

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Trust comes to the aid of Historical Village A

grant from the Stevenson Village Trust has helped the Howick Historical Village out of a potentially stressful financial situation with a blow out on one of its major conservation projects.

Late in 2016 the board of the Howick & Districts Historical Society decided to proceed with the conservation of the exterior of Sergeant Ford’s Fencible cottage in the village.

The cottage was originally built in Panmure in 1848 and is a wonderful example of a Fencible Sergeant’s Cottage and is of considerable cultural heritage significance. It was relocated to the village in 1994 with original restoration work being carried out in 1996.

In order to fund the project, an application was made to the Lotteries Commission and the Society used its own financial resources for the one third “partnership “funding that Lotteries require applicants to have before considering an application. The original cost of the project was $54,000 a substantial sum for a not-for profit-museum like the village to find.

The application was made in February and a favourable decision was received in May. Work had commenced in April using the society’s “partnership” funding.

As the work commenced

All smiles (from left to right) are John Russell (chairman of the Stevenson Village Trust), Kerry Powell (manager Howick Historical Village) and Rob Mouncey (president Howick & Districts Historical Society).

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through the coming months and the structure and foundations of the building became more visible it was clear that the amount of conservation and replacement of rotten framing and foundations was far greater than original envisaged.

The estimated total cost of the project was now $84,000.

Having started, the society then made the difficult financial decision to carry on.

As Howick & Districts Historical Society president Rob Mouncey said: “Once we start a project like this, it is very diffi-

cult to stop as to close the building up without remedial work being completed is an absolute waste of money.”

The decision to proceed put the financial reserves of the society under considerable stress.

Around this time, it became known that the Stevenson Village Trust was requesting applications from local community groups to support worthwhile local projects.

“We made an application to the trust for assistance on the Sergeant Ford’s project and also to overcome Foundation

North declining the normal annual operating grant application we had made in May,” Mr Mouncey said.

The Foundation North decision was “bitter sweet” as they had declined a $40,000 application for operational costs but had approved $150,000 for another major conservation project, the Maher Gallagher Cottage”.

“We were delighted to be informed in November that the Stevenson Village Trust had approved our application and had generously topped it up as well,” Mr Mouncey said.

“It was a huge relief to gain the funds we were awarded as it overcame two major hurdles, financing the conservation project and allowing us to continue to pay for our day-to-day operational costs.

“We cannot thank the Stevenson Village Trust enough.

The grant was not only a life raft, it has helped set us up to do some of the other work a museum like the village should be doing on collections management and audience development.

John Russell, chairman of the Stevenson Village Trust, said: “The trustees were delighted to support the Howick Historical Village as it is community-based museum that has grown into a destination of regional significance.”

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Dining with Obama

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Pakuranga local Ranjna Patel ONZM was really excited when she received an invite to the most sought after dinner hosted for former US President Barack Obama at the Viaduct Events Centre on his recent visit to New Barack Obama Zealand.

How did I get here, was the first thought that crossed her mind when she was informed that she would be seated at the top level at the event centre along with a select 100 invitees. The rest of the 900 special guests were seated at another level at the invitation-only extravaganza. “I had to leave my husband and son who accompanied me since we were all invited separately. I was seated with (mental health advocate and former All Black) Sir John Kirwan and it was a huge privilege. We were all asked how we would like to be addressed.

“There was so much security and we were told that we could take a picture with Mr Obama and have a minute or two each with him but we were all so tongue-tied,” she laughs. “Obama is just the way you see him on television, very real.

“He started his speech saying that he was on a scouting mission for Michelle and his daughters Malia and Sasha to come out to New Zealand. I really do hope that Michelle Obama makes a trip here next year. I have already spoken to one of the women’s organisations to invite her here. Obama is all for women’s empowerment. He said that if there were only women leaders of countries around the world for two years, we’d see a lot less conflict and more children out of poverty, and the world would be in a better place.”

Topping the talk was a fusion dinner prepared by the internationally renowned Kiwi chef Peter Gordon.

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A familiar face in the area, she is more than delighted to have a five minute drive to work.

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The Eastern Districts Country Music Club is having a fundraising concert starting at 7.15pm at The Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Memorial Hall, Wharf Rd, Bucklands Beach, May 2.

Guest artist is country great Dennis Marsh. Doors open at 6.45pm with ticket sales at the door. Phone Kevin 027-4789246 or Gordon on 027-4745183.

Line dancing

M & C’s line dancing classes are held every Monday night at the Howick RSA, Wellington St, downstairs. A back to basics class starts from 6.30pm to 7pm followed by existing class 7pm to 8.15pm. Entry $5. Learn to line dance, have fun, great for all ages, aids mental and physical fitness. Phone Merylin 576-3344 or Catherine 021-2137389.

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RSA Women’s Section

Howick RSA Women’s section meets on Friday April 27 at 10am at the club - 25 Wellington Street. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, the entertainment and a cuppa. Bring your money for the trading table.

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Association of New Michael Williams “The salaries and Zealand (SPANZ) for a conditions for teachPhoto supplied second year in a row. ers are not financially The association represents 90 attractive and with the workper cent of the secondary princi- force getting older, and the pals in New Zealand was formed drop-out rate of new teachers 30 years ago at a time when sec- increasing to 40 per cent in the ondary school principals were last five years, it is getting harder frustrated their voices were not to fill in the gap. being heard.

“This year was the hardest,” “Mine was the only nomina- he says about schools having a tion, I was closely contested,” tough time finding good teachsmiles Mr Williams, who works ers. We’ve had to call back teachseven days a week with 12 hour ers from the retired workforce days since he has been vice pres- or have had to retrain teachers ident (four years) and president in subjects like maths or science (one year). It is the only inde- that they hadn’t trained for earpendent body representing the lier. views of secondary principals “Some of the schools have also at the policy development and appointed teachers whom they implementation level with Gov- normally wouldn’t, and given ernment, Ministry of Education, them a lot of support from other Education Review Office and teachers. We have a serious Education Council.. problem and the statistics are It’s a demanding job wearing pretty scary,” says Mr Williams. two big hats that represents run“As more teachers are retiring, ning a college with a roll of more there aren’t that many coming than 2000 students and regu- into the fold due to the complexlarly whizzing off to Wellington ity of the job. There’s something to attend high-powered meet- wrong in the equation.” ings that initiate educational He says that working on the debate and represents principals upcoming collective salary con-

tract is going to be very interesting. “The secondary schools principals feel that we have to solve the problem with a 20 per cent pay rise for teachers.”

Currently Mr Williams is also on the advisory board that works with the newly-appointed Task Force headed by former Pakuranga College principal Bali Haque-to review education in New Zealand.

“The Minister for Education is in the process of reviewing Tomorrow’s Schools - all schooling in New Zealand and is keen for us to have a 30-year plan. It will be a cross-party agreement of the direction we will be heading in.

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At a recent local board meeting the Farm Cove Intermediate School students appealed to the board to increase the number of rubbish bins in the park.

“We are both frequent users of the park and we noticed the amount of trash in the part was increasing and getting annoying,” says 13-year-old Thomas Woodroofe.

“The few bins that they do have in the park are always full and not emptied nearly enough,” Shi Ming Li adds.

“And not where you needed them like round the skate park,”

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says Thomas.

The boys said they also frequently saw park goers littering because the nearest bin was too far away and people didn’t want to walk around with rubbish in their pockets.

The boys reached out to their local MP Simeon Brown when

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It was Brown who suggested the boys present their idea to the Howick Local Board and ask them to prioritise increasing the number of bins at Lloyd Elsmore.

The pair said their presentation at Monday’s Howick Local Board meeting was a success and they received positive feedback from the local board members.

“They took it well, maybe aided by the fact that we were children,” Thomas laughs.

The idea was sparked from a school project where the boys were tasked with “fixing a world problem”.

Shi Ming says the key now is to keep an eye on whether action is actually taken.

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On Tuesday, April 17, TVNZ reported Israel Folau, internationally famous league player, as saying that all homosexuals would go to hell. How did his comment come about?

I wondered how such a comment came to the hearing of the media and why it should be thought worthy of reporting. I have no doubt the situation was orchestrated, however, given the aggressive approach of the LGBT lobby.

I am sure that league fans would not have been interested in eliciting his opinion on this. He is famous for football, not as a teacher of religion.

Anyone should be able to express a personal opinion, however, especially if asked to, without this kind of response. The obvious intent in this case was to make ‘capital’ of it.

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It proclaims the message that all are sinners and must be saved from our sins.

It tells us, among other things, that practicing homosexuality is sin. Folau is being faithful to his beliefs, as can be expected.

Why the sudden ‘shock,horror’ reaction? It is not a new message. What lies behind the media reaction?

Harvey Rosieur, Howick

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Re cat found in Whitord (Cat taped up and left for dead, SPCA investigating, Times April 19), as any animal lover would be, I am shocked by this.But why did the people who found it wait three weeks to go to the SPCA? This cat might have been saved had they done that earlier.If they cannot get there, the SPCA can be contacted by phone and will come and get the cat.

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In the last few days apart from the Commonwealth Games, the NZ Herald news was taken up with ‘modern slavery’ or human trafficking in the form of prostitution and exploitation.

All thanks to Helen Clark and the then Labour government that legalised prostitution, New Zealand is now a haven for pimps and sex workers.

Your reports stated that sex workers enter NZ under all sorts of reasons but the underlying purpose was to use their bodies to make money.

While there are those that are being trafficked, there are also those freelance sex workers who come to NZ because

prostitution is legal in NZ. With a weekly tax-free income of $1000-$2000, it’s no wonder that sex workers from other parts of the world are beating a hasty track to NZ. And there is no slur on them from their country folks while they are making the ‘big money’ here.

The tax-free status is great for these sex workers, but when they are afflicted with diseases, who pays the bill? Worse to come is, what happens when they pass those diseases onto their unsuspecting clients?

Should they get pregnant and want an abortion, again, who pays for the services?

The latest news about a mother, Kasmeer Lata (and her partner Avneensh Sehgal) pimping her under-aged daughter is really disgusting.

Since prostitution is legal in NZ, even as an illegal immigrant, she should have prostituted herself rather than wreck her daughter’s life!

What after her imprisonment – will she be sent back to Fiji and her partner to India? Meanwhile, what happens to the children? Is it also time for this Labour government to undo the horrors that their government created?

Margaret Scott, Pakuranga

More targeted rates?

I read with dismay the article written a few weeks ago regarding the proposed $67 targeted food waste bin rate.

I am strongly opposed to yet another targeted rate being implemented by our council. Council needs to address the following questions before they just go ahead and load the ratepayers with further rates.

Don’t forget they are wanting to introduce a targeted rate for Kauri trees, water rate for cleaning up our streams and rivers, and the transport rate which remains in place albeit for only three years.

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Of course the petrol tax is also about to hit our pockets. How much more can we be expected to pay out considering our already elevated rates?

Regarding these food waste bins: 1) will everyone in Auckland be charged this rate or does it go according to which area you reside in?

2) What about all those who currently compost at home? We attended the council-run composting course years ago where we were encouraged to start composting. We PAID for our Bokashi bins and began breaking down our food waste which has been highly successful and has cut back the amount of rubbish we throw out in our normal bin. Surely we should not have to now pay for something we will not use?

3) How will tenants pay for this? Landlords cannot be expected to foot the bill user pay system perhaps? Council seems to be doing another about-turn on how they will fund this venture.

On their site from an article written in May 2017, they proposed charging for the normal bins as a pay-as-you-throw system and offering the food waste bins for free.

Why the sudden change to charging for the food waste bins? Surely we should all be encouraged to recycle and compost.

Charging people to do this is not an incentive. If they want to charge us then go ahead and do so on the normal bins which we have some control over.

Of course this in itself will create other problems of illegal dumping etc but that is another issue.

Some clarity and honesty from the council would be appreciated before they just go ahead and make decisions with little public consultation and loading the ratepayer yet again. This should be part of our current rates.

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Community debate at its best F

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A vote which will be difficult for many of the 120 MPs that have to vote on the End of Life Choice Bill again before the end of this year.

Earlier this week I hosted a public meeting and debate on this Bill.

It’s a proposal that would effectively legalise voluntary euthanasia, or assisted dying.

The End of Life Choice Bill has evoked strong opinions in both opposition and support of the ideas it confronts.

The Bill, in the name of ACT’s

David Seymour, is what we call a conscience issue for Parliament.

This means that your local representatives are not bound to vote down political party lines. Instead, it is our job to listen and attempt to reflect the values and positions we believe exist within our communities.

Parliament is often said to be at its best when MPs have a free vote. We see well-researched and argued points, delivered with passion and meaning. The shackles of the party whips are dropped, and the normally forgone conclusion of votes disappears.

colleague for Helensville, Chris Penk, argued in opposition.

In favour of the Bill, it was argued that the current law is unjust and forces people into harmful circumstances that undermine their dignity at the end of their life. Moreover, there were amble safeguards in place in the Bill to ensure that the decision and circumstances where such choices were made were true reflections of the individual making them.

In opposition, it was argued that the nature of the choice being made was open to undue influence and coercion. Essentially, that

ami-Lee Ross MP for Botany Public debate in the community is also stronger when the public and decision makers are able to come face to face with each other.

That’s what we did on Monday.

Speaking at the meeting we had the Bill’s sponsor, David Seymour, speaking in favour of the Bill. My

it was very hard to tell whether a good decision was being made and the consequence was irreversible and, in that context, the decision could never have enough safeguards.

The 150 or so New Zealanders sitting in the room on Monday will have heard canvassed one of the more challenging topics we will confront this year. It’s one where it’s impossible to please everyone, but I am glad we were able to put on such an event to listen, learn and engage.

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he 2018 census has just been completed and it will be interesting to see how the numbers have changed and speculate the impact for business growth in the Howick Local Board region.

The numbers from 2013 showed the region has more residents who have higher incomes than other parts of New Zealand.

Five years ago, residents had more cars per household, they were more highly educated, and they were more likely to work in professional, management, admin and sales roles.

Business buddy CEO, Kirsten Hawke says continued growth and development in the Howick ward presents business owners with opportunities as well as challenges.

“Finding the right staff, coping with new competition and even inefficiencies caused by traffic woes, all impact on local businesses,” says Hawke.

“We’ve all heard about working on your business rather than in it, but the reality is many business owners struggle to find the time.”

At 4.6 per cent, unemployment is at its lowest level in many years and 2018 looks promising for the New Zealand economy, but it can also be challenging for growing businesses.

“With increasing competition and population growth – if they keep doing the same as they have always done – they can expect less from their business.”

“The most successful businesses constantly review performance and plan future direction, considering the changing business environment.”

To support, inspire and challenge local businesses the East Tamaki company is hosting 7 ways to grow your business at their HQ on Wednesday May 9.

“We will cover the seven key areas in your business that you

can influence and the strategies you can adopt to achieve growth,” says Hawke.

“Entrepreneurs will look at their business like they never have before, and they will will be challenged to adapt.

“The 90-minute event will help you understand the mindset change required to succeed in a changing business landscape,” says Hawke.

7 ways to grow your business is at 35 Allens Road, East Tamaki from 4.10pm -5.40pm on Wednesday May 9, 2018.

Refreshments will be available, and every guest goes in the draw to win a door prize.

More information go to events at www.businessbuddy.co.nz.

■■ We have a double pass worth $100 to give away to readers. For a chance to win, enter at www. times.co.nz in the competition section. Entries close midday May 7 and winners will be notified by email.

Twyford misleads on rail again Transport Minister Phil Twyford has once again misled New Zealand over his plans to fund transport projects, National Party Transport Spokesperson, Jami-Lee-Ross says.

“On the AM Show this morning Mr Twyford was asked directly if he was taking money out of State Highways like Warkworth to

Whangarei to pay for public transport in Auckland, and he said he wasn’t. But his own figures show that over the first three years of this Ardern-Peters Government, he plans to pour $2 billion into mass transit projects like a tram down Dominion Road.

“It’s misleading for him to say that he’s not taking money from roading and

putting it into trams when the Government’s own policy statement shows that he is indeed putting it into trams.

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“The reality is that Phil Twyford is going to fund a tram project by cutting $5 billion from State Highway projects and by increasing fuel taxes for motorists.”

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Paparoa, Owairoa or Howick name?

Howick historian Alan La Roche continues his fortnightly column which provides some very insightful glimpses into Howick’s past in this, its 170th year. The area is preparing for big celebrations on the 175th anniversary

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here was controversy in 1847 when Governor Grey replaced the centuriesold Maori name of Paparoa or Owairoa for the English name of Howick.

The newspapers thought the euphonious names of Owairoa and Paparoa good names.

Earl Grey, Lord Howick was responsible for sending the Fencible pensioners and their families to Howick, New Zealand. It was not until 1923 that the Howick Town Board officially adopted the name “Howick” as some people continued to use the names of Paparoa and Owairoa.

The first Fencible-settlers and their families settled into a new life in Howick.

They became good friends of local Maori who had been building their cottages and selling food around the village. Some of the Fencibles struggled with the long Maori names which they quickly accepted. Some of these are listed.

Ngai Tai are the descendants of Maui-tikitiki-a-Taranga who fished up the North Island of New Zealand and are the tangata-whenua of Howick and

Pigeon Mountain.

Pakuranga.

Waipaparoa-Howick Beach means “water of the flat rocks”.

This name was used by early settlers and has been reinstated after the recent Ngai Tai Treaty of Waitangi settlement.

Paparoa was a Maori name for Howick district and was later used for the flat lands of the Meadowlands Valley.

Aotearoa means “land of the Long White Cloud” named by Kupe’s wife who in about 950 AD first saw and discovered New Zealand.

Owairoa means “the place of the long river”. The view from Stockade Hill towards Waiheke looks “like a river”.

Te Komiti is a name for Bucklands Beach.

Pakuranga is a shortened version of Pakurangarahihi, “the day the earth caught fire”

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and the story about Auckland’s volcanoes erupted.

Mangemangeroa means the “long valley of the mangemange vine”. The vine was used for rope for fishing nets and for house building.

Manukau means only birds, when the Tainui waka entered the Manukau Harbour they saw no people “only birds”.

Some early settlers spelt it “Manu-cow”!

Motukaraka [Flat Island] means Clarke’s Island [Maori for Karaka]. It also is called Motu Ika, Fish Island.

Motukorea [Brown’s Island] means island of the oyster catcher birds. Some were trained to alert the pa of visitors approaching in pre-European times.

Ohuiarangi - Pigeon Mt. named after a Ngai Tai ances-

tor who lived here. Early settlers saw many kereru, native pigeons feeding on the Pigeon Wood trees here.

Okokino, for Mellons Bay means a bad wind or gusts that were a hazard for canoes or sailing vessels.

Te Naupata Point is named after Coprosma repens-the shiny leafed coprosma, near Musick Memorial Radio Station.

Turanga (the old name for Whitford) means “standing up” as you could stand up in your waka in the calm shallow water.

When the Fencibles arrived most Maori in Howick had attended Fairburn’s Maraetai Beach mission school and could read and write the English language. There was a fashion amongst some of the Fencible grandchildren of using Maori names or using them as nicknames such as Tui, Rata, Ngaire, Ana [for Anne], Mere [for Mary] or Anaru [for Andrew], Hone [for John], Hori [for George] or Henare [for Henry]. These names are less common today.

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Open day a big hit at RSA

Hundreds turned out for Howick RSA’s Anzac Open Day on Sunday. They were treated to military vehicles and memorabilia displays and there were also ‘soldiers’ there in re-enactment outfits. The judging also took place in the Anzac Kids Art Exhibition run in For more photos go to www.times.co.nz association with Uxbridge Arts & Culture. The winner of the college category was Daniel Lu and first in the primary category was Miranda Li.

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Is this the solution to KiwiBuild?

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he capacity to build more quality homes is already within New Zealand, instead of overseas, new research from PrefabNZ shows.

Instead of shipping in from abroad, the PrefabNZ ‘Capacity & Capability’ report demonstrates that Kiwi-based housing manufacturing firms and construction companies can deliver for KiwiBuild using offsite methods.

Through using innovative building methods, PrefabNZ Members say they could deliver around 7,000 more homes each year from 2020.

This would deliver 70 per cent of KiwiBuild’s target of 10,000 homes per year over ten years. In fact, manufacturers and builders surveyed by PrefabNZ say they are ready to reinvest around 8 per cent of revenue, and up to 20 per cent in some cases, to deliver KiwiBuild.  “This is astonishing news,� said PrefabNZ chief executive Pamela Bell. “New Zealand housing manufacturers and builders are telling us that they are willing to forego some profit in the short term to deliver KiwiBuild. This research is economic proof that our innovative construction industry does not need a big multi-national outsider in order to deliver on the KiwiBuild promise.

“We can have several New Zealand businesses using innovative building methods working together, using home-grown materials and sharing specialist expertise. For example, different companies might make wall panels, or roof pieces or bathroom pods, or any of the elements that go into a building.�

PrefabNZ board chair Lauren Christie added: “This Capacity & Capability report is well timed to demonstrate the latent capacity and commitment of the innovative construction sector to deliver better homes for Kiwis under the KiwiBuild banner.�

Mark Farmer, author of the gamechanging United Kingdom report ‘Modernise or Die’ agrees that offsite is an important part of the KiwiBuild solution. His experience in the UK shows how government officials have taken on board the advice he provided in his 2016 report where he showed how 25 per cent of the British construction industry would be gone in the next 10 years as workers retired.

A year after the Farmer Review, the British Government committed to prioritising offsite building methods for several Departments, including transport, health, education, justice and defence.

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Volumes down year-on-year says real estate institute

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he median house price for New Zealand rose 1.8 per cent in March 2018 to reach a new record high of $560,000 up from $550,000 in March 2017 according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), source of the most complete and accurate real estate data in New Zealand.

Median prices for New Zealand excluding Auckland increased by 6.2 per cent year-on-year to a record high of $460,000.

Additionally, three regions achieved record prices: ■■ Gisborne - up 17.9 per cent to $330,000 (up from $280,000) ■■ Hawke’s Bay – up 11.7 per cent to $445,000 (up from $398,500) ■■ Wellington - up 10 per cent to $583,000 (up from $530,000).

Other regions that saw strong increases in price during March were Manawatu/Wanganui (up 12.3 per cent to $292,000) and Otago (up 11.1 per cent to $405,500).

Prices in Auckland fell 2.2 per cent year-on-year to $880,000 but this was compared to March 2017 which saw the region experience the record price of $900,000. It’s also due to the mix of properties sold - the under $750,000 price band had 4 per cent more sales this March and the $750,000-$2 million price band had 5 per cent fewer sales. On a month-on-month basis, prices in Auckland increased 2.9 per

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“As New Zealand’s second largest city, Wellington continues to shine as an attractive place to live with much of the growth being driven by areas outside Wellington’s CBD including South Wairarapa’s Martinborough Ward (+57.4 per cent), Porirua’s Eastern Ward (+48.0 per cent), Carterton District Ward (+27.3 per cent) and Upper Hutt City Ward (+25.6 per cent),” continues Norwell.

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Prices in Auckland fell 2.2 per cent year-on-year to $880,000 but this was compared to March 2017 which saw the region experience the record price of $900,000.

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Bindi Norwell, chief executive at REINZ says: “March was a very strong month from a price perspective with record prices achieved for New Zealand, New Zealand excluding Auckland, Gisborne, the Hawke’s Bay and Wellington. Look-

ing at the whole country, median house prices increased in 13 out of 16 regions – the only regions not to experience an increase were Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.

“This is the third month in a row now that the Hawke’s Bay has seen a record median price for the region. This increase has been driven by a high level of demand

The number of properties sold in March across New Zealand fell by 9.9 per cent when compared to the same time last year with 7768 properties sold in comparison to 8622 in March 2017 which saw the highest month for sales volume in 2017.

The number of properties sold in Auckland during March decreased by 12 per cent year-on-year with 2386 sold in comparison to 2712 in March 2017 – again off the back of a high comparative figure.

However, there were some strong regional increases in the number of properties sold year-on-year including: ■■ West Coast – up 18.9 per cent

from 37 sales to 44 – the highest number of sales for the month of March in 6 years ■■ Gisborne – up 8.7 per cent from 69 sales to 75 - the highest sales count since May 2016 ■■ Nelson – up 7.1 per cent from 99 to 106 ■■ Taranaki – up 3.1 per cent from 196 sales to 202 ■■ Marlborough – up 2.7 per cent from 113 sales to 116 – the highest sales count since May 2016.

Regions with the largest year-onyear decline were Otago (-19.1 per cent), Wellington (-17.7 per cent) and Manawatu/Wanganui (-14.7 per cent).

“Volumes were down across the country 9.9 per cent year-on-year and while at face value this looks like a low number, however, March 2017 was an extremely strong month in terms of the number of properties sold. March 2017 saw the highest number of properties sold of any month in 2017. Whilst the seasonally adjusted figure was also down by 7.8 per cent year-on-year, this is just one month’s worth of data following two solid months of sales, so we’re not overly concerned about this month’s volume,” says Norwell.

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PLASTERERS AFFORDABLE plastering.

New work & alterations.

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

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

LOCKS & ALARMS

PLUMBERS

If water or gas runs through it, we do it!

0800 420 900 Local Master Plumbers 24/7

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

arrowplumbing.nz

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

WALLWORKS

30yrs Exp, Painting & Paperhanging For superior professional service, free no obligation quotes.

IN 64 COLOURS OR COPPER No joins - No leaks - guaranteed

GARDEN Control all weeding, pruning, reg garden maintnce. Robert 0274 990 513 / 5347536

We do WINZ quotes

PAVING

CD226973

CONTINUOUS SPOUTING or Copper

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

0800 506 111

Text or Call Tracey

021 212 5459

PAINT 30 yrs + exp, tradesman. Interiors, exteriors, house washing and wallpaper hanging Ph Harold 021 658 222

24 hours

Hedge & Shrub Trimming

www.pmgc.co.nz

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

0800 245 625 HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

Weed Removal

Book a FREE Quote online

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

Enhancing the look and value of your home Made to measure on-site in Colorcote steel All work guaranteed WINZ approved

0800 24 LOCK

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

GA101040

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

CD260031

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

DRAINAGE repairs & maintenance. New & old.

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

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

LANDSCAPING

Terry’s

ANY FIX-IT

GREGS GARDENING. weeding, pruning, hedges, small trees, gen garden tidyups. free quotes, 537 1121, 021 1167579 Handymangardeners. co.nz. All garden care Ph Michael 0276 162 146

Ph Wayne 272 2632 021 137 3409

PAINTER

Interior/exterior painting High quality workmanship Plastering Free quotes.

Phone Kenny 021 897 445

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

ADAM OXLEY Certifying Plumber

Hot Water Cylinders Bathroom/Kitchen Renovations Roof Leaks General Maintenance All Work Guaranteed

CD256908

CHIMNEY SWEEP

allen2harriman@gmail.com

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

PAINTER/Plasterer & handyman 30 yrs+ exp Ph Muzza 577-2989/0276770294

CD246999

021-369 881

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

GARAGE DOORS

CD243547

533-6954

CLEANING, wkly, f.nghtly, spring clean. Free quote, honest, reliable, refs, fit & exp. Ph 021331190

Be warm this Winter, Install a Heat Pump

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

CD226123

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

CLEANING

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

SHIFTERS

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

LANDSCAPES Ph: 535 9155 thebehersings@xtra.co.nz

CD237020

CD127274

NZ registered electrical service technician

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

DRAINAGE

All domestic & commercial requirements. Free quote, prompt service.Regd. Master Painter.

All work guaranteed Ph 0800 687 724

GA117458

K75008

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

HEATING

CD254541

Your local caterer for over 15 years

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates.

All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

FURNITURE

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

PAINTER Tradesman, interior/exterior. Immediate start. Phone 027 474 1875

CD177471

CATERING

NZ REG, Commercial / Domestic. All Electrical Work.

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

0800 943 366

CD259573

535 6950 021 0333 149

Browse our digital papers online www.times.co.nz both current and past issues

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

CD192254

CD260808

0800 858 728

021 764797 or 532 8930

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

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

Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

CD248907

VACUUM REPAIRS Servicing all Central vacuum and built in vacuum systems

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

FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901

broken windows glazing mirrors cat doors balustrades showers splashbacks Ph 265 2941 38 Trugood Dr, Burswood www.haynesglass.co.nz

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

CD252647

Old School Builder

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Registered Electrician

Lights, power, TV, fans

Stove & hot water repairs

Security lighting

LED downlights

Switchboard upgrades Steve 021 949 168 a/h 532 9842

SPECIALISTS

Local family owned business www.aucklandwideremovals.co.nz

PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Charlie 027 245 0807

CD237017

Over 17 years service

BUILDER, additions, renovations, decks, bathrooms.

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

CONCRETE

Electrical

PACKING, MOVING & STORAGE

K58038

138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262

Ph: Paul 534 7427 hm or 021 251 4615

HAYNES GLASS

CD217636

I Fix 4U

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

CD171490

½ price TV, audio Washing machine refrigerators Factory Returns tre e Cen Servic d e is r Autho

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Ph: 533 0136 or 021 370 307

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

Barratt-Boyes

GLASS & GLAZING

K55042

Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

CD130002

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

CD137943

Electricians

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

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

FURNITURE REMOVAL

ALL painting projects, int/ ext, long time local trusted tradesman, using only quality paint and products, for a long lasting, great looking finish ph Doug Plimer 537 1362, 021 1583260

CD260812

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

TV Audio Aerials Heatpumps

Carey

SS64572

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

FLOORING & SERVICES

PAINTERS/DECORATORS

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

No call out fee if you mention this advert.

130 7217 021 09 217 2217 For anything electrical • Registered Electricians • Established over 25 years in local area • ECANZ guaranteed • Gold card discount Phone 274 6977

We will assemble for you!

Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

CD243734

SN64060

CD6793

INSTALLATION

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

VINYL LAYER 31 yrs exp.

Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

CONCRETE

SUPREME ELECTRICAL

Flat pack specialists

CD250676

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

LEES CARPETS

Ph: 021 687 745

CD255310

& Lighting

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

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

021 022 46711

REGISTERED

with over 20 yrs exper.

CD249842

TV AERIAL

BUILDERS

Great rates, Retirees discount.

Local family business.

Reliable, friendly, no job too small.

EFTPOS avail.

Call Anthony 534 0275

CD258843

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

for over 25 yrs

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

All other work considered also...

CD256471

CD206513

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

CD257384

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

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

Electrician

$35 p/m

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

HANDYMAN

New Zealand Registered

CARPET & VINYL

CD145261

DIGGER & BOBCAT HIRE

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

CD242704

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

Family owned/operated over 30 yrs

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

HANDYMEN

AA DOBBS LTD

CD228064

AERIALS

BOBCATS & TRUCKS

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

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

CRAFT

FLOORSANDING

ELECTRICAL

CD256721

Lynch Design 577 1939 www.lynchdesign.co.nz

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

ELECTRICAL

CD251447

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

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

DRAFTING & DESIGN

CD177619

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

FLOORING & SERVICES

CD259226

CARPET LAYING

ARCHITECTURE

cd237763

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

www.times.co.nz

535 1111 027 235 2517

CD197785

CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

TREE SERVICES

BRANCH MANAGER

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

BRUCE (021) 653-425 BRUCE534-2595 (021) 653-425

534-2595 Also Pauanui

WINDOW CLEANING AAA glass, frames, sills, in/out, free quotes. 7 days.

Ph/Txt 021 085 64 650

WINDOWS in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing.

Exp operator. Phone Keith @ Panoramics 027 245 3444 / 530 8136

UPHOLSTERERS

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

RUBBISH REMOVALS GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish Ph: 0800 789 248

171 Moore St. Howick 0274 760 577 easterncovercentre.co.nz

TILING

KP87651

CATKIN

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

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

PETS

CAT DOORS $105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

Special Conditions Apply

FLATMATE to share modern 2 brm unit with pool.

Bucklands Beach Ph: 021 0448568

HOWICK/ HGHLD PK, fully furn room, $190 all incl, handy shops, bus.

5343339, 0210463437

HOWICK mature, prof, lrg home, dble rm with ensuite avail. $187pw + exp (power & water). Ph 027 267 5762

TO LET

Saturday April 28, 9-12noon Then last Saturday every month

For women after Full/Partial Mastectomy, Lumpectomy and Reconstruction.

Breast Care Bras, Prostheses and Swimwear from the Anita, Amoena and Trulife ranges designed with comfort in mind.

Our private Boutique fitting rooms based in Epsom and Manukau have easy access and parking. Fittings by appointment. Mobile home fittings on request.

“Ministry of Health” funding available.

Ph Susan Doig 536 4220, ph/txt 0274 519 285 breastcare.essentials@gmail.com www.breastcareessentials.co.nz

WANTED TO BUY

Furniture Wanted

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

LETTING AGENT & PROPERTY MANAGER AMNY LAM

PETS

LLicensed (REAA 2008)

PINKYS PET BOARDING AND GROOMING 4/302 Te Irirangi Dr, Botany South Ph 09 265 2865

E: pinkys.boarding@xtra.co.nz - www.pinkys.co.nz

Some vacancies still available for school holidays

Dog and Cat Boarding Dog Grooming Doggy Day Care Pick up/Drop off service Free day care with all grooms 24 hours on site care

CD260450

amny.lam@raywhite.com DDI: 538 1287 mob: 021 108 6663 Amny is committed to providing a high standard of service and care to fulfil both the landlords and tenants requirements. Amny has been in real estate for years and is English speaking and fluent in both Mandarin CD244872 and Cantonese.

in good condition We pay cash!!

$$$

Single Items Deceased Estate

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

Retiring or Moving Overseas?

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

Call Us Now! 0800 677 467 09 576 1507

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

www.voiceschool.nz 4 speech & drama and singing lessons, in your area Ph Anna 021 508 007

Pick Up Service Available

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

TUITION SEWING & design night classes by highly qual. tutor beg’s-adv’d. Lynda 021940659 TAI-CHI QIGONG for wellbeing. Pleasant & tranquil, holistic exercise art. Varied lessons to world music. Approved Community Group, Strength & Balance Programme Ph 576 3705

Choose Macleans Primary for the best start to your child’s education

School Tours

9:15am - 10:15am Tuesday 8 May Join us for a tour of our school and see the classrooms in action

INFORMATION AFTERNOON

WATERBLASTING

2:00 - 3:00pm Tuesday 12 June

READY, SET, GO!

EASTERN BEACH 2 brm spac. house, conserv. newly refurb, $470pwk Ph John 0210320467

HAYNE’S GLASS TOILET PAPER SECONDS SALE

Fitting Service

$$$

Music LESSONS Lessons MUSIC

ABSOLUTELY the best relaxing sport & deep tissue massage. Clean & warm.

Your 1st choice. Ph 576 1472

Next Sale

Stackpole’s Stackpole’s Upholstery Upholstery

Ph:274-8585 274-8585 PH:

TILING

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

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

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs

CD48042

RUBBISH REMOVAL

KIDS KARATE

HEALTH & BEAUTY

FOR SALE

BREAST CARE ESSENTIALS

K54154

Brett or Warren 534 3562 027 493 0181

DRUM tuition, beg-adv.

Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170

0800 696 874

SS78394

and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

H3X019

Tuesdays 7pm Howick www.homenutrition.xyz/YC.pdf Phone Alison 0210 8300 292

CD180708

YOGA COURSE BEGINNERS

LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

We have teachers in your area. (Est 63 yrs)

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas

Phone Sam 021 770 717

PAKURANGA 2/28 Portadown Ave, Sat 28th, 8.30am, everything must go!h.hold, gge items etc.

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

CD202016

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

Year 1 to 13 Maths and English 30 Years Experience Top NZ Qualified, Fun, Friendly teacher and University Lecturer

CD143001

CD258536

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

MATHS TUTOR

PAKURANGA 2/40 Millen Ave, Fri/Sat, 8.30am h.hold, tools, clothes, computer parts etc

ESTABLISHED Garden business part or full time, full support, Ph Robert 0274 990513

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

TO LET

House Lots

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

9 Ben Lomond Cres

Pick Up Service Available

CD45807

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

Remove stumps the easy way.

KB2051 E3C026

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

STUMP GRINDING STUMP GRINDING Remove stumps the easy way.

KB2051

L5F014

LOCAL Master Plumber, Gasfitter, Drainlayer. Over 20yrs exp. competitive rates, excell customer service. Call Steve at Majestic Plumbing Ltd 021 625378

TREES

Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

CD260891

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

We accept donations of:

0800 677 467

CD260603

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

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

CD166407

Plumbing

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

We sell:

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

Open 6 Days

TUITION

CD258947

CD155961

Handy Andy

K54146

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

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

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

HIGHLAND PARK, 12B Benygloe Pl Sat 28, 8am, furn, h.hold, sgle bed, outdr furn etc

BUSINESS FOR SALE

K54091

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

CD227945

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

GARAGE SALES

✓ Specialist waterblasting

CD140634

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP CD229507

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

FOR SALE

WATERBLASTING

CD258411

PLUMBERS

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, April 26, 2018 — 21

Exterior

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

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

Robyn Campbell & Melissa Parry DDI: 538 1227 or 021 350 878 robyn.campbell@raywhite.com Sally Morrison DDI: 538 0685 or 027 305 7582 sally.morrison@raywhite.com Amny Lam DDI: 538 1287 or 021 108 6663 amny.lam@raywhite.com Cathy Huang DDI: 538 1288 or 021 217 8786 cathy.huang@raywhite.com

HOWICK - COCKLE BAY - MELLONS BAY 1 Bed Cheriton Rd $380 Sally 2 Bed Baird St $450 Cathy 4 Bed Whitford Rd $640 Sally 3 Bed shrt term The Glebe $680 Sally 5 Bed Baird St $775 Cathy 5 Bed Mellons Bay Rd $795 Cathy 5 Bed Marine Parade $1,150 Cathy PAKURANGA - FARM COVE - SUNNYHILLS 2 Bed Rotoiti Ave $410 Cathy 2 Bed Cascades Rds $450 Amny 2 Bed Ennis Ave $460 Sally 2 Bed Stannilands St $495 Cathy 3 Bed Stannilands St $540 Amny HALF MOON BAY - BUCKLANDS BEACH 2 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $550 Amny 4 Bed Lyren Pl $580 Amny 3 Bed Wycherley Dr $560 Amny 3 Bed Ganymede $720 Cathy NORTHPARK - MEADOWLANDS - SOMERVILLE - SHELLY PARK 3 Bed Clydesdale Ave $600 Sally 5 Bed Stellamaris Way $810 Cathy FLATBUSH - EAST TAMAKI - DANNEMORA - BOTANY 2 Bed apartment Kelvin Hart Dr $520 Cathy 4 Bed Tsar Court $690 Amny 4 Bed Coleraine Pl $690 Cathy 4 Bed Chapel Rd $690 Cathy 4 Bed Noble Ct $700 Cathy 4 Bed Nad Pl $720 Cathy 6 Bed Fong Rd $890 Cathy MARAETAI 5 Bed Pinebrook Lane $795 Cathy MT WELLINGTON 4 Bed Panama Rd $640 Amny TAKANINI 3 Bed Takanini Rd $390 Amny 3 Bed Station Rd $460 Amny 3 Bed Hakawai Ave $570 Robyn/Melissa ST JOHNS PARK 3 Bed Panapa Dr $900 Cathy

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

021 883 600 - cathy.huang@raywhite.com

HALF MOON BAY - BUCKLANDS BEACH 3 Bed Darren Cres $530 4 Bed Gills Rd $620 4 Bed Vanbrugh Pl $670 5 Bed Hayes Pl $1,000

Cathy Cathy Cathy Cathy

Licensed (REAA 2008)

BOTANY OFFICE

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre Lloyd Reardon

DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 - lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 - sam.carr@raywhite.com

FLAT BUSH - DANNEMORA 3 Bed Annalong Rd 3 Bed Te Irirangi Dr

$490 $540

Lloyd Lloyd

PAKURANGA OFFICE 102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga Lloyd Reardon

DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 - lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 - sam.carr@raywhite.com

PAKURANGA 3 Bed Carole Cres HOWICK - HIGHLAND PARK 2 Bed Rodney St 2 Bed Mirrabooka Ave 3 Bed Aviemore Dr 5 Bed Drake St COCKLE BAY 4 Bed Pah Rd BURSWOOD - BOTANY DOWNS 3 Bed Burswood Dr 3 Bed Kallaroo Pl 6 Bed Vesca Pl

$500

Lloyd

$500 $510 $630 $640

Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd

$750

Lloyd

$570 $620 $900

Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd

FLATBUSH OFFICE

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

HOWICK 2 Bed Selwyn Rd $400 DANNEMORA - FLAT BUSH - BURSWOOD 4 Bed Srah Pl $620 3 Bed Wando Ln $630 4 Bed Brookview Dr $750 5 Bed Kawa Dr $1050 PAKURANGA 4 Bed Wanaka Pl $595 MANUKAU CENTRAL 1 Bed Ronwood Ave $370 KARAKA 3 Bed Jesmond Rd $680

Steve Steven Steven Steven Steven Steven Steven Steven

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

CD260883

THE TILE GUYFloor & Wall Tiling. Certified Waterproofing.Stonemason by trade.

30yr exp. 0210311899

Macleans Primary School 10 Wycherley Dr, Bucklands Beach, Ph 534 5191 admin@macleansprimary.school.nz www.macleansprimary.school.nz

HOWICK OFFICE

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick - Ph 538 0680

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Martin Caie 021 769 533 - martin.caie@raywhite.com Cathy Huang

CD260778

021366615 / 0508932532

CD255813

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

Transition to School Programme Wednesday afternoons 1:30 - 2:45pm (May 9 - June 27)

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

CLASSIFIEDS

22 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, April 26, 2018

SITUATIONS VACANT

Car Cleaning & Simple Property Maintenance

HANDYPERSON REQUIRED

Ph: 0274 909 056

CD260918

4 hours per weekend Bucklands Beach and Howick area

We require somebody who is capable of using their initiative for a handyperson role within a caravan yard.

This role is permanent full time from Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday.

Email: sacc@xtra.co.nz Ph: 09 271 3434

SITUATIONS VACANT

Nurse Manager

VEHICLE GROOMER

TRADE SALES / CUSTOMER SERVICES

GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR

Botany Downs Secondary College is a co-educational state secondary college with over 1900 students, Years 9 to 13.

We are a whanau-based community within a modern learning environment.

We are currently seeking a registered and qualified Guidance Counsellor to join our collaborative Student Support Services Team. Experience in a secondary school setting an advantage. The successful applicant will have the ability to build empathy and advocate for diverse adolescents to achieve optimum outcomes, and build trusting relationships with both students and staff, and work effectively with the wider pastoral care network at the College.

This is a full time, permanent position. The salary is reflective of the role and responsibility.

For an Application Form please visit our school website: http://www.bdsc.school.nz/our-college/job-vacancies/ Applications (CV, Cover Letter and Application Form) should be emailed to: t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz * Applications for this position close at 4pm on Monday 14 May 2018.

CD260531

CD260598

Established in 1986, Wiri Timber is a Manukau based company dedicated to providing unparalleled quality and service in building supplies and hardware. We are looking for someone who has the personality, drive and motivation to join a great team of people.

The successful candidate will be a person who is an achiever, possess exceptional people skills, enjoys working in a team environment, has a passion for customer service and building sales! Building industry experience is crucial. Only apply for the role if you have a stable work history and a dynamic “go getter” attitude. An excellent remuneration package will be awarded to the successful candidate.

If you feel you fit the above criteria, then please submit your CV in confidence to: Lance Worthington, Managing Director, lance.worthington@wiritimber.co.nz

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One Lord One Faith One People F64081

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

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All Saints’ Anglican Church

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

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

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

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

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

8.30am, 9am, 10:45am & 5.30pm Great Children’s Programme available

Eastgate - a lighthouse in the community

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Macleans Primary School

Learning Assistant

We are seeking to employ a Learning Assistant to work with students who require additional support with their learning.

Applicants should have a good standard of spoken and written English and have the confidence to support children in mathematics, literacy and spoken English.

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

Employment will be spread over four mornings, Monday to Thursday, from 9.30 am until 12.30 pm.

Position available for immediate start.

Applications in writing, including contacts for two referees, should be addressed to: Brian Bayly, Principal. Macleans Primary School, 10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach. Ph 534-5191.

TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Part-time (4 hours per day Monday to Friday) Term time only Technology Technician required to support the efficient operation of the multi-material technology teaching spaces through the co-ordination and purchasing of supplies and resources.

Good knowledge and experience of maintenance on machines and tools would be beneficial.

To follow the job application process and to request a copy of the job description, please log onto our website http://www.bdsc.school.nz/our-college/job-vacancies/ and submit CV, Cover Letter and the Botany Downs Secondary College Application Form. ** Closing date Monday 30 April 2018 at 4 pm.

Receptionist/Typist/Customer Service

Based in Manukau • Touch Typist with a high level of accuracy • Outstanding Customer Service ethic • Excellent computer skills • Full Time - School Terms only PhotoLife Studios is New Zealand’s Leading School Photographers and a family owned and operated business.

This key position involves interaction with customers and schools and is critical in terms of accuracy, meeting deadlines and providing outstanding customer service.

You must have the following PROVEN skills: • High level of computer literacy and fast accurate Touch Typing • Excellent spoken and written English • Commitment to solving customer queries and providing the best customer service • Good all round office skills • Mature outlook with an organised approach to your work • Ability to work accurately under pressure Absolutely essential is your ability to be accurate and take pride in doing your job with a “no mistakes” attitude. You will need to be reliable, highly organised, efficient with excellent attention to detail and a helpful, patient customer service attitude.

Duties will include: • Front Line person in a busy Reception • Telephone and Reception work • Typing using databases (Excel experience distinct advantage) • Liaising with customers to sort and finalise jobs • Compiling and processing orders This is a busy position with lots of variety. Industry experience is not necessary, more important is your proven work experience and ability to pick up new computer processes quickly and accurately.

Hours are 8.00am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (School Term Time Only) Please email your application to: karenc@photolife.co.nz

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5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga, Ph 576 1500 www.eastgatecc.org.nz

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Sunday, April 29 9.30am Family Worship with King’s Kids Thursday, May 3 10am Morning Worship Phone 535-4403

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please apply with a cover letter and CV to jobs@realliving.co.nz

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“Seeing lives transformed by Christ’s saving power.

Being a community of hope, love and care.”

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.

This vacancy is ‘fixed term’ to cover the absence of the current driver.

The successful person will require a ‘P’ endorsement on their licence, be empathetic to our elderly clients and be reliable and presentable.

Initial applications by phone to: HBH Senior Living 139 Union Road, Howick Ph: 09 538 0800 ext 0 between 9.00am & 4.00pm Monday to Friday

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We are a leading aged care facility located in Howick and require an energetic, reliable self-starter to join our Household Team as relief staff to cover permanent staff vacancies.

This is a casual role which often leads to permanent employment.

Rosters vary in hours and days, and weekends are also a possibility.

The successful applicant will need to be well organised, have a good work ethic, be totally reliable and be a team player and be empathetic to our residents.

A great team to work for, with competitive conditions.

Initial applications by phone to: HBH Senior Living 139 Union Road, Howick Ph: 09 538 0800 ext 0 between 9.00am & 4.00pm Monday to Friday

FIXED TERM CONTRACT MINI BUS DRIVER

We are looking for a qualified teacher who is passionate, caring and enthusiastic to work in our Pegasus Learning Department. This department caters for wonderful and vibrant students from Year 9-13+, with various special needs and talents.

The candidate could have experience in special education, but this is not necessary. Primary or secondary trained teachers are welcome to apply. It is essential that the candidate is flexible with the needs of our students and ready to deliver authentic learning programs. A positive attitude is a must, and a sense of humour is just as important. Excellent people skills are a necessity.

Enjoy all the same benefits as other teachers, but with job satisfaction that is second to none.

The position is fixed term until the end of the 2018 school year. Start date, Term 2 or by negotiation.

Please apply including a cover letter, CV and at least two references to principal@pakuranga.school.nz.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 11 May 2018.

Pakuranga Park Village is looking for a fit and active person to join our Maintenance team assisting in the refurbishment works on our Villas and Apartments.

The ideal candidate will have: • A can do attitude • Experience in house refurbishment/ building and/or carpentry • Experience with hand tools and power tools • Their own reliable transport In return we can offer: • A great Team to work with • A job with plenty of variety, where no two days will be the same • A competitive salary

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HBH SENIOR LIVING

We are a growing, medium-sized food manufacturer on the lookout for an Office Administrator.

Duties include co-ordinating stock movement and audits, preparing and balancing weekly stock takes, processing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable invoices, organising demonstration staff and daily tasks as required by the Office Manager.

Skills for the role include proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, prior experience in handling office responsibilities, experience in a customer-related field and excellent written and verbal communication.

Please email CV to: curvers@xtra.co.nz

Maintenance Person

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We require an experienced RN to manage the Park Rest Home facility within our Retirement Village.

Key skills required: • 5+ years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a leadership role • Aged Care experience essential • Strong clinical skills and knowledge • Empathy with Residents and their families • Ability to lead and mentor a high performing team • Computer literate with knowledge of systems used

by DHB including interRAI • MOH audit experience Benefits: • A rewarding and varied hands-on leadership role • Being part of a supportive management team • Have input into the future expansion of the Rest Home • A competitive salary If this sounds like you please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@realliving.co.nz.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Full Time, Monday to Friday - East Tamaki

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Buy Right Cars is looking for a detail oriented vehicle groomer who is friendly, hardworking and reliable for their large dealership in Botany.

The successful candidate will need to display the following attributes: Punctual Hard working Good communication skills Valid NZ drivers licence Partial Saturday work is required If you can show the above attributes we are keen to hear from you and will pay a competitive wage.

Great opportunities with career advancement within the group.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please contact Jerry by calling into our Botany yard or phone 021 886 695 or email: Jerry@buyrightcars.co.nz

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BUILDERS WANTED

We are a Building Company that specialises in new builds, renovations, alterations/extensions.

Our emphasis is on quality and professionalism.

We are looking for BUILDERS to join our team to keep up with demand. Own tools and transport are essential. Being a team player is also essential, advancement within our company also an option to the right applicant.

Send your CV to greg@keithhunterbuilders.co.nz

Fixed Term Position Term 2, 2018 (likely to be extended), 27.5 hours a week (Grade B, term time only) We are looking for a enthusiastic learner to join our Clevedon School team as a Teacher Aide to work alongside children in the junior and middle school.

The position involves a range of duties adapting to meet the needs of these learners. The successful applicant will support and contribute to learning programmes. Support and training will be provided where needed.

If this sounds like you please send a copy of your CV with the name of two referees to vacancies@clevedonschool.co.nz or phone Lisa Banfield if you would like further information (09) 2928654

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We are looking for a hard working person to join our team who is keen to learn and develop their skills in Paving and Earthworks. Must be reliable. Immediate start.

Ph 027 505 1411 or email your CV to info@riggaspaving.co.nz

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Both inside and outside work available. Hourly plus bonus for those who meet targets.

Transport from collection points may be available.

Apply in person 9am to 12 noon. Bring Tax numbers, photo ID and proof of eligibility to work in NZ. Perrys Berrys 5 Campana Rd, Papatoetoe P: 09 6222 350 E: employment@ perrysberrys.co.nz

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doff my hat to a rejuvenated Warriors NRL team that is rewarding loyal fans after too many years of abject misery watching them disintegrate.

Saturday night’s 20-12 top of the table clash victory against previously unbeaten St George Illawarra was as good a Warriors performance as I can recall since making their 1995 NRL debut.

There has been a lot of trumpet-blowing since and deservedly when they made two finals. But The Last Post would have been a more appropriate rendition in recent years, especially last when they wound off losing eight on the trot.

The transformation with just one loss to the Brisbane Broncos this year has been amazing, highlighted by their slaying of a Dragons side that has the best attacking record of the season to date.

Yet smart as the Dragons are with clever attacking moves that include snappy

passing and sharp running, the Warriors’ courageous defence stopped them in their tracks, sometimes within a few metres of the try line, time and time again.

Energised by fitness and strength coach Alex Corvo, they are playing with heart and conviction. They also have depth after making some smart buys to inject brains and a better balance to their attack.

Interestingly, two of the better wins against the Sydney Roosters and Dragons came when star halfback Shaun Johnson couldn’t play because of injury and Mason Lino stepped into the breach. While Johnson is renowned for his pace, sidestep and swerve, Lino is no slug either and he and clever standoff half Blake Green have long, snappy passes that give the outside backs and classy skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck more time and space in which to attack.

Another to shine with a strong game was newcomer Anthony Gelling, who had

Agnew’s Angle his first start filling in for injured strongman Solomone Kata and can expect a lot more game time.

A big rangy bloke, Gelling also doesn’t lack strength and his offloads suggests big, powerful wings David Fusitu’a and Ken Maumalo can expect more try-scoring opportunities.

No one in the game leaps higher to defuse bombs than the fearless Fusitu’a and the strong running Maumalo is running with far more conviction now.

With fellow centre Pita Hiku adding sting to the attack and muscle to the defence, supporters can dare hope this year’s results are no flash in the pan.

As the newcomers become familiar with the environment, cohesion should grow.

So should confidence in the knowledge they beat the Dragons without not only

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Johnson and Kata, but also champion second rower Tohu Harris who was concussed early.

Tough Adam Blair and the talented Harris have joined sparky Isaac Luke and Simon Mannering as leaders of a pack that now has genuine depth.

While pleased with the latest win, head coach Stephen Kearney is not making wild predictions. Wisely so when one considers there are some tough clashes to come.

However this year all opponents will learn the Warriors are no longer the easy beats they were but are, in fact, the real McCoy. Meanwhile having observed that miracle from afar, poor Blues coach Tana Umaga will be praying the rugby union gods smile more kindly on his lost flock before some fans leave the Garden of Eden for Mount Smart.

■ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

Pakuranga United Rugby Club hosted a huge crowd, a club day in which all the club’s teams played at home. Times photos Wayne Martin

Ponies claim late win With the biggest crowd seen at Pakuranga United Rugby Club for many years, the Premier team started strongly and held a 22-6 lead at half-time.

With the wind picking up in the second half and pressure mounting, Pakuranga were unable to hold on with Ponsonby

scoring in the 80th minute to win 25-22.

Premier coach Chad Hopa said: ‘It was heart breaking to say the least as it also coincided being a club day as well. Lessons learnt and hopefully they will be put into place this week as Pakuranga travel west to take on Waitakere City.”

For more photos go to www.times.co.nz Pakuranga Premier’s Fatongia Paea takes a couple of Ponsonby players with him over the line.

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Nathan made Maori board life member U13s girls beat Manurewa In a new initiative by Auckland Rugby League, an Under 13 grade has been created for girls this year. Howick Hornets defeated Manurewa 34-22 in their inaugural game at Mountfort Park, Manurewa.

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Waka Nathan (centre) with another former All Black Pita Alatini (left) and Dwayne Polataivao, the prems captain two years ago with the Waka Nathan Challenge Cup in April 2016.

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Nathan represented the Maori All Blacks in 1959, 1960, 1961, 1965, 1966 and was awarded the Tom French Memorial Maori Rugby player of the year in 1962 and 1966.

After hanging up his boots, he became a Maori All Blacks selector (1971-1977), was the team’s manager on its tour to Wales in 1982 and served as

a New Zealand Rugby (NZR) councillor (1980-82).

Nathan also appeared 37 times for the All Blacks including an unbeaten run of 14 tests between 1962 and 1967.

The NZMRB has also reelected independent Board member Merewaakana Kingi for a further three years, and reappointed regional board

representatives Howard Peeti (Te Waipounamu), Arapeta Gibson (Te Tini A Maui) and Bernard Te Paa (Te Hiku O Te Ika).

Rick Steedman (Te Hiku O Te Ika) replaces outgoing board member Jim Wetere who has stepped down as chair of Te Hiku O Te Ika after many years of valued service.

Palmer said 2017 had been a busy and successful year for Maori rugby.

“It was fantastic to see the Maori All Blacks involved in the DHL New Zealand Lions Series playing a key role in proudly showcasing Maori culture and Maori rugby to the world, despite not getting the result they were after.

“From the spectacular powhiri performed to the British and Irish Lions team at Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where a world record 7800 people took part in a haka, to the carving of seven taiaha as trophies, and the manaakitanga extended to the Lions supporters across New Zealand, we celebrated our fantastic culture with our visitors.”

Two’s Company Wednesday 2 May, 2pm Bruce McLaren Retirement Village We warmly invite you to join us for a fabulous concert by New Zealand musicians Two’s Company.

Come along for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment.

Followed by a delicious afternoon tea.

Tickets are $10 per person.

We look forward to seeing you there!

To RSVP please phone Rose on 535 0225 by Monday 30 April.

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aori All Blacks legend Waka Nathan (Ngapuhi, Te Roroa, Tainui) has been made a life member of the New Zealand Maori Rugby Board (NZMRB).

Nathan, who lives in Howick, received the honour - in recognition of the exceptional services he has rendered to Maori rugby - at the board’s annual general meeting in Wellington on April 18.

The 77-year-old’s contribution to Maori rugby has been constant since he made his debut for Auckland before his 19th birthday in 1959 and toured the Pacific with the New Zealand Maori team later that year.

“Waka’s record speaks for itself and he holds a special place in Maori rugby folklore for both his deeds on the field and his personality and contribution off it,” NZMRB chair Dr Farah Palmer said.

Nathan was not able to attend the meeting to receive his life membership, which was accepted on his behalf by board member Bernard Te Paa.

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