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Hit, run driver found By NICK KRAUSE

olice have caught up with a driver accused of the hit and run of a toddler on Baverstock Road, Flat Bush. Police are speaking to a 23-yearold male in relation to the incident. A family is counting its blessings after their children narrowly escaped death trying to cross the road near Baverstock Oaks School. Mum Mandeep Kaur was walking her four-year-old son and nephew to kindergarten at around 8am on August 18. The Times could not locate her for further comment by deadline. Police said as she crossed Baver-

“Failing to stop and render assistance following a vehicle crash is a criminal offence.” Counties Manukau Senior Sergeant Jono Chappell

stock Road she noticed a white sedan vehicle travelling towards her “at a fast speed”. She acted quickly to pull both children back, however as she lifted her son, the vehicle hit his right leg which was broken in the incident. The vehicle did not stop and continued driving. CCTV footage was obtained however the vehicle’s registration number was not visible.

The cousins, on their way to preschool on the same campus as Baverstock Oaks School, and heavily pregnant mother Mandeep were “inches from death”, media reported. Now a school parent and the principal are making another plea to Auckland Council to put a pedestrian crossing or judder bars in place. Principal Mary Wilson told the Times the school uses kea cross-

ings which, according to the NZ Transport Agency website, only operate when a school patrol and two fluorescent orange crossing point flag signs (one on each side of the road) are present. “We’ve asked council for years why we can’t have a zebra crossing,” Mrs Wilson said. “They argue (that) if the (kea) crossing was turned into a zebra crossing, that people then assume they can step onto the road and cars will stop.” NZTA’s website says in general, pedestrian crossings are safe places to cross the road. “However, there’s a potential danger with pedestrian crossings that aren’t used very often. ➤ Turn to Page 5

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hey are representative of the growing diversity in east Auckland, especially the Botany and Ormiston area. Baljit Kaur, Mark Johnson and Gyanandra Kumar are candidates from the Labour party standing for the Howick Local Board, Botany subdivision. They say they are raring to do the hard yards and fill in the gaps of accountability, accessibility and transparency left by the current members of the Howick Local Board. Ms Kaur, Flat Bush resident and chair of Labour Botany, believes change is inevitable. “It’s also very exciting,” says the medical underwriter for Southern Cross. Having also worked for aged care facilities in Australia and New Zealand, she says she is keen to give back to the community and bring cultural diversity to the local board. Chairperson of the New Zealand Sikh Women’s Association and a member of the board of Life’s Charitable Trust NZ, Ms Kaur works with vulnerable women and children.“I am also passionate about help-

accountability: Labour party, Botany subdivision candidates Mark Johnson, Baljit Kaur and Gyanandra Kumar are keen to bring about change in the Howick Local Board elections. Times photo Farida Master

ing and looking after our senior citizens,” she says. Ms Kaur believes that not much has been done in the Botany/Flat Bush area in terms of community development. “Honestly, I haven’t seen any of the Howick Local Board members reach out to the people in our area. There is no visibility or accessibility. Nor have I seen anything in my mailbox. Where are they?” she asks. Botany Labour Party candidates are busy planning their campaign launch at China Town on Saturday.

It is an opportunity for people to meet the candidates, hear out their policies, ask questions and enjoy cultural performances. Mayoral candidate Phil Goff will be guest of honour. The Labour candidates say they are more than happy to do the good old fashioned door knocking to reach out to people. Botany resident Mark Johnson is a former Botany Downs Secondary College teacher. “I think people will be delighted considering they have been given a choice of candidates for the

very first time,” he says. “There has been no voice for the left wing for so long on the local board. Everyone knows what the Labour Party stands for.” Committed to the development of inclusive communities, the young publisher says: “I can’t think of one public space in this area dedicated to young residents and their families. We need a community centre, a common area for the people to gather and meet.” He adds: “The people currently on the local board may be good human beings

but I truly don’t know what they have done in terms of encouraging and building facilities. We deserve a much better bus service than we currently have in east Auckland and I will lobby for proactive progress.” Health and protection/ technical officer with Auckland Regional Public Health services, Gyanandra Kumar, believes that with years of experience on the District Health Board, he has been privy to how the Auckland Council and the District Health Board operate. “I can see the remedial measures and can implement them if given the chance,” says the former policeman from Fiji. “Unfortunately, there has been very less communication between the community members and the councillors. With a huge development of population in the Ormistion area, there are so many issues that no one has paid any heed to.” Talking about a road safety issue that has rankled him, he says: “Look at the narrow bridge that connects Chapel Road to Ormiston Road. There have been heaps of accidents there.”

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ith just over three weeks left until your voting papers start arriving in the post, it’s time to start thinking and talking about local body elections. We believe you – our readers – should drive this debate. It’s your community and your vote and so you should have the opportunity to ask the questions you want answered and raise the concerns you want addressed. We will provide the platform for you to do so. What do you think are the most important issues in your neighbourhood? What do you want the Howick Local Board and our two Auckland councillors to improve on this term? What questions do you want the candidates to answer? We will publish your questions, concerns and answers – both in print and online – for all to see. Perhaps more importantly, we will also put them to the candidates themselves, forcing them to move away from comfortable political slogans and meaningless rhetoric and towards actual answers and solutions for their constituents. The whole idea is to get our community invested in the fastapproaching local body elections, and to get us thinking and debating about whom to vote for. We want to encourage and motivate people to not only vote, but to think seriously about which box to tick.

why you should vote for them. But now it’s your turn to be heard.

In the 2013 Local Body Elections, according to the Department of Internal Affairs, the overall voter turnout for the Botany subdivision of the Howick Local Board was just 34.1 percent. Howick was slightly better at 39.6 per cent and Pakuranga had a 37.3 per cent voter turnout. Meanwhile, Auckland had one of the worst voter turnouts in the country – 35.5 per cent. In 2010, the year of the SuperCity amalgamation, Auckland’s voter turnout was 51 per cent.

We believe the voter turnout should be increasing, not getting worse, and in 2016 there are plenty of candidates to vote for. Howick is the third most-contested ward in Auckland, with 10 candidates running for two positions on Auckland Council. In 2013, Howick’s two Auckland councillors were re-elected unopposed. When it comes to the Howick Local Board in 2016, the Botany subdivision and Howick subdivision are in the top 10 most-

contested local board seats in Auckland, proportionally. They both have nine candidates running for three positions. Pakuranga has eight people running for three positions. Over the past five weeks, our editorial team has started introducing these candidates to you and we will continue to do so in the coming weeks. These introductions give each candidate a chance to talk about what’s important to them and allows them to make a case for

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Donald seeks third board term By SCOTT YEOMAN

im Donald is a familiar name in Howick. The 70-year-old has had a seat on the Howick Local Board, representing the Howick subdivision, for six years. Now he’s running for a third term as an independent candidate and told the Times last week that he’s “definitely not done”. “I have a sense of wisdom, I’ve been around,” Mr Donald (pictured) said. “I’ve seen the games that some bureaucrats play and I’ve caught them out at telling lies.” Political games are a major concern for the former community constable and police dog handler, who will tell you time and time again that he’s “practical not political”. “I’m concerned that national politics are getting involved in local governance.” Mr Donald said the issues in Howick are different to those in Pakuranga and Botany, different to the issues in Mangere and Otara. “I’m concerned that some of the

decisions are going to be made in portfolio meetings rather than open debating meetings,” he said, suggesting members of the board might decide to vote together as a party before the debating stage. Mr Donald said “power and control” are alive in local politics and that he has had enough of it. “The caucuses of the National Party and Labour Party are influencing the decisions in the community.” Which brings him to his next concern - he has a few. “I’m concerned about people [candidates] who have got two jobs.” Mr Donald, who is retired, said being a member of the local board is a big role and deserves a lot of time and effort. “We’re looking after a population greater than Dunedin and there are nine of us doing what 15 used to do in the previous administration. “I don’t have any other employment. So I can commit myself. Other people who are standing have got other employment.” Mr Donald is the Howick town crier and has been for three years.

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He can often been seen waving his bell about on a Saturday morning in the village. “To me, Howick is the best place to live and Howick village is a centre for our community,” he said. “I’m determined to make sure that we retain that.” The character and heritage of

the village is important to him. He gets involved in the hanging of flower pots on the main street, he said, as well as the raising of the flags. And one of his big focuses this term, if re-elected, is fighting to protect the view shafts from Stockade Hill – currently at risk from the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Mr Donald said the limitations of the Howick Local Board and its complicated relationship with Auckland Council also need to be addressed. “I think at present the local board is divorcing itself from the community. “We have Auckland Council making big decisions and we seem to be piggy in the middle.” He said one way to improve this is the board and Howick’s two Auckland councillors working together more closely this term. But Mr Donald is adamant his approach to local politics will not change. “I get sick and tired of the hui hui – all this talk, talk, talk. Nothing gets done.” He will be sticking with his “practical not political” style, he said. “I’m prepared to do the work. I’m consistently doing the best I can for this community. I’m passionate about this community and I’ve still got energy.” He wants to make a difference. “I’m not going to be here forever.”

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“Motorists who regularly drive through these crossings know pedestrians seldom use them. When a pedestrian expects they can safely step out onto such a pedestrian crossing, and a motorist assumes no one will be using the crossing, a crash is more likely to happen.” Baverstock Road is not NZTAcontrolled. As an alternative, Mrs Wilson said she will appeal to parents in the school newsletter to start lobbying council for a judder bar either side of the kea crossing. Parent Shanell Rickard-Simms said she will never let her chil-

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dren walk to school on their own. She has begun her own campaign phoning council incessantly

until she receives an assurance changes will be made. “I told them I would follow up

every day until something happened,” she said. “There are over 800 students attending that school and the council have refused to put in place a safe place for students to cross safely. “The amount of near misses is shocking. Children actually have to step out onto the road to see if anything is coming. Does a child’s life have to be taken for something to be done?” Counties Manukau Senior Sergeant Jono Chappell said the incident left the mother and children very shaken. “Failing to stop and render assistance following a vehicle

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avid Hay is hanging his hat on inside information – knowledge about how local government works that is – in his pitch for a councillor seat representing Howick Ward in the upcoming Auckland Council election. He doesn’t live in the southeast but worked for a period as a senior policy analyst on the former Manukau City Council strategy and policy team and then as principal policy analyst at the Auckland Council’s Social Policy Unit. “We looked after the MCC ‘Tomorrow’s Manukau’ programme and, until the Super City was formed, were working on ‘Towards 2060’ which was focused on sustainability,” he says. “I spent some time in Howick, Pakuranga and Botany at that time and I know the Ward’s background and history well,” he says. He’s also standing for the mayoralty but, if not elected, says he’s prepared to do two terms as a councillor before taking another shot at the mayoralty. “When I was looking at which Ward I would stand in I saw that councillors were returned unopposed last time in two wards which I don’t

analytical: David Hay says he can offer the Howick Ward knowledge of how a council works. Times photo Marianne Kelly

think was very democratic,” he says. “Orakei and Howick caught my eye. “I don’t think the current Howick councillors are showing the energy that Howick needs. I can offer policy making experience and knowledge of how a council works.” One of his mayoralty platforms is for a carbon neutral 2060 and the next phase, he says, will be transport issues. “I’m hanging my hat on a rapid transport network, light and heavy rail. “I seriously think that the next priority has to be AMETI [Auckland Manukau Eastern

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Transport Initiative] – light rail from Panmure to Howick. “Rail needs to go all the way to the village. This is also part of making Auckland more sustainable and less dependent on fossil fuels. “I get a lot of feedback from Auckland university students about the commute times from the eastern suburbs. It’s tragic. I know of one Howick student who has to leave the house at 6am to get to an 8.30am lecture at AUT. That’s terrible.” He thinks that “knowing how the machine works” will be valuable in situations Howick Ward recently found itself in. Proposals for intensification around Stockade Hill in the Auckland Unitary Plan were accepted by councillors at hearings to decide on the Independent Hearings Panel recommendations on the plan. He points to the council’s vote to reject a recommendation that would have allowed more than 750 houses to be built near Okura. It would have involved moving the rural-urban boundary, north of Auckland, from the Vaughans Road ridgeline to meet the Okura Estuary. “You have to be on the ball with issues like the view shafts at Stockade Hill,” he says.

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Citizens Advice Bureau, Pakuranga is hosting a free ‘hassle-free shopping with children’ workshop. It’s for new migrant and refugee parents and is on at10am-12pm on August 26 at the CAB Manaia Room, Pakuranga Library Building, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga. Free three-hour parking and morning tea provided. To register phone 021459-520 or email settlement. pakuranga@cab.org.nz.

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Pigeon Mountain Garden Club meets at 7.30pm on September 5 at Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, corner Ridge Road and Vincent Street, Howick. The speaker, blogger and gardener, Sarah O’Neil-Author will discuss gardening tips and hints. Phone Gabby 537-2979.

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August 26 at 10 am join Pakuranga ladies at Pakuranga Rugby League rooms, 24 Williams Roberts Lane, behind Te Tuhi to hear Gillian Eadie speak about the Memory Foundation. Gillian will also have her book available for sale. Morning tea supplied, Guests and new members welcome. Phone Fay 021-527762

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Jasmine Fidow-Maiava will tell her life and faith story as an itinerant preacher who ministers in various churches and organisations throughout NZ and abroad, Tuesday, September 13, 12.30pm at St Columba Church , 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany. Cost $12pp. Booking essential. Phone 274-4864.

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Feedback For want of independence

I refer to your article H&P Times, August 4, entitled “Opting for the team approach” which announced John Spiller’s intention to run in this year’s local body elections with the Vision and Voice team. Unfortunately (for the greater Howick) this announcement followed a similar release by Bob Wichman that he is also running with the same team ticket. Howick residents need to ask themselves, is it good for our community to have a significant number of potential board candidates standing under the one political banner ? Vision and Voice candidates put forward the notion that in the last term the Howick Board worked cohesively with a Vision and Voice majority. I would argue that cohesiveness forged by an overwhelming majority does not necessarily drive the best outcomes for Howick. Thankfully, we have a strong line up of independents who do

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not have the large pool of combined resources to put up election signs on every street corner and we need these people for balance within our board. We need new minds and we need balance . Steve Udy, Howick

Tree men have no ID

There are men around the community who have made themselves business cards and claim they are arborists, but they have no identification to prove they are who they say they are. The names they go under are Paul, Pula, Vai, and MK (no actual name there). I took their business cards to remind myself who they are. They go under the name of A&T Tree Troopers Ltd and the first one had a different name (I misplaced the first card). I was fortunate that I was inside and able to answer the door. I would suggest that if you are outside and have a cell phone, carry it with you so that you can call the police if they don’t go away when you ask them to. I

took a business card and said I’d contact them with hopes of never seeing them again. If you want an arborist, don’t let them do it. With no identification, there’s no guarantee that they are police-checked. AP, Pakuranga

Target WoF offenders

Re ‘My Parking Fury’ (Howick Pakuranga Times, August 18). What is more dangerous? A car that has over-parked its time by 10 minutes, an out of date mobility card, or a car with expired registration. In my view it is the unregistered car because without a WOF you cannot register your car and if the car has no WOF there is likely to be something wrong with it that makes it hazardous. So in the interests of safety the parking wardens should be targeting cars without WOFs and/ or registrations. However to do this they need to patrol the streets and not just spend their days chalking tyres in

cars parks. They say that Auckland is a big city but there are also a lot car parks so the wardens could conceivably patrol the areas around the car parks which they seem to be based at. If they did that then their time spent would be of some valve – not just revenue collecting. Arthur Moore, Pakuranga

Park in your driveway people! Reading lately about cars crashing on an island (Times, August 4), this is down to driver error. I feel a more pressing issue is cars parked on the side of the road. My own street, a cul-de-sac, always has cars parked on the street to the point that if two cars are going the opposite way, one has to give way. It’s hard to see to get out of your driveway then you can’t back too far as cars are parked opposite. I drive daily down Marriott Ave where there are always cars parked on both sides of the road and most times have to drive on

the wrong side of the road for most of the street. Lately there have cars with no plates from a dealer, and there are always a security company’s cars. So many of these cars, including the ones in my street, have driveways and/or garages but won’t use them. I am waiting for a crash to occur in Riverhills opposite Rotoiti Ave where a large van is always parked right on the brow of the hill as cars turn right into Rotoiti. It’s very hard to see. The house it is outside has a huge empty driveway. We have had cars parked facing the wrong way, across drives, on grass verges, even in the centre of the road at the rounded end. It is impossible to turn owing to parked cars. People have no consideration for anyone and pose a danger. I have lost count of the times I have avoided a head on in a residential street. Unfortunately there are too many cars in Auckland. Helen Jonston, Pakuranga

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Peter Howie of Beachlands has been elected and installed as Master at Lodge Howick. A retired electronics engineer, Mr Howie has been a member of the local Lodge for 28 years and Master previously 10 years ago. The role is traditionally a one year appointment. The meeting, always the highpoint of the Lodge Masonic year, attracted many visitors from Lodges all over Auckland including well-known Past Grand Master of New Zealand David Mace and prominent Auckland lawyer, Mark Winger, who will become the country’s principal Freemason when installed as Grand Master later this year in Wellington. Mr Howie, who is also the Lodge organist, says he is looking forward to leading the Lodge over the next 12 months, not only maintaining the ageold ritual ceremonies of membership but introducing a programme of social activities for the enjoyment of both members and their wives, partners and families. He says membership enquiries are currently very positive. ‘Right now we are wary of a backlog that could have new candidates experiencing some delays’. Lodge Howick has a strong record of charitable work, a passionate feature of Freemasonry. In recent times support has been provided to many local community causes including Howick Coastguard, Eastgate Trust for disabled adults, Blind Foundation; Guide Dogs and daisy players (portable, easy to navigate reading devices), Assistance Guide Dogs, Stand children’s (health) camp, and Howick Historical Village

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e received good economic news this last week. Statistics New Zealand reported that the official unemployment rate has dropped to 5.1 per cent in the June Quarter, down from 5.5 per cent a year earlier. In Auckland our unemployment rate is 4.7 per cent – the lowest since September 2008. What it all means is that 105,000 extra jobs have been created in our economy in the last year and 251,000 extra jobs have been created in the last three years. The average annual wage has also risen about 25 per cent to over $58,000 since 2008 – more than double the 11.9 per cent rate of inflation over

ami-Lee Ross MP for Botany the same period. We are fortunate to be one of the fastest growing economies in the developed world which is drawing people to visit and migrate here. We are also attracting thousands of New Zealanders to return home to live. This migration is a sign of success, even if not always popular when in the headlines. Skilled migrants are fulfilling roles on the skills shortage lists, international students are coming to study at our esteemed academic

institutions, people are moving to invest their money here and New Zealanders are coming home. Instead of 35,000 Kiwis leaving every year to go to Australia, they are either staying home or returning as they see great prospects and bright futures within our thriving economy. But while migration is a sign of success, it also has its challenges. New Zealanders returning home is a big part of why demand for housing in Auckland has been outstripping supply for many years. We need to accommodate this growth by building more houses. The new Auckland Unitary Plan is set to pro-

vide 422,000 new dwellings in Auckland. This is very good news because, for so long, land supply constraints imposed by local government units in Auckland have been part of the problem, not the solution. The Unitary Plan will achieve a much needed boost to supply. The hard work required now is ramping up on building activity. New housing is needed in Auckland as we continue to see our improving economic circumstances leading to more New Zealanders choosing to return home, and the next generation realising their future lies right here. Jami-Lee Ross Member of Parliament for Botany

Rotary team back after Fijian rebuild A group of six from the Rotary Club of Pakuranga has just returned from rebuilding a cyclone damaged teachers’ house in Fiji. The team spent 10 days on Taveuni Island helping to build the house at the Niusawa High School. The house was severely damaged when Cyclone

Winston struck the island last February and damaged 5000 buildings. Three container loads of building materials, donated by many Rotary Clubs throughout New Zealand, had already arrived on the island to be used for the rebuilding process. The Rotary effort is concentrated on schools

and their supporting buildings, as the Fijian Government is in the process of rebuilding only private dwellings for the locals at this stage. The Pakuranga team worked with local builders and a group of community workers, allowing the local community to take ownership of the new

building. Pakuranga Rotary previously built five pre-school classrooms on Taveuni. Testament to the quality work done, all the buildings survived the cyclone and were used as shelters by the locals when the storm hit. Rebuilding in Taveuni is expected to continue for many years.

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A playcentre fundraiser will feature a nutritionist who not only helps clients with knowledge about nutrition but also concentrates on how they can practically fit this advice into their lifestyles. An evening with Wal Herring entitled Healthy Little Eaters will provide audience members with foundations of how we, as parents, grandparents and caregivers can help our children develop a healthy relationship with food. With foundations set, children will not only enjoy the benefits of eating healthier now but they will also reap the rewards of carrying these choices and habits with them into their teens and adulthood. This event is in support of Bucklands Beach Ohui a Rangi Playcentre and is very topical given the diabetes/ obesity/health crisis facing our children and the wider society, says Rachel Ruddick, the playcentre’s secretary. “Wal Herring has a Master of Science in Nutrition and 15 years of practical experience in the field,” she says. “She has three children and is always striving to grow herself and her knowledge.” ■■ Healthy Little Eaters, Monday September 12. 7.30pm, Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd. Tickets at ticketdirect or cash at the door.

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or the first time in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s history, the Rodger Fox Big Band will join it for its most extensive tour of the 2016 season. ‘Swing into Spring’ concerts will merge the worlds of classical, jazz, Latin and Big Band. Fresh arrangements of famous New Zealand pop songs Royals, made famous by Grammy Award winter Lorde, and Wandering Eye (Fat Freddy’s Drop) will be performed alongside jazz standards A Night in Tunisia (Dizzy Gillespie) and Take the A Train (Billy Strayhorn). The Suite from Bernstein’s West Side Story and Coplands Fanfare for the Common Man will also be performed. The Rodger Fox Big Band was founded by Rodger Fox in 1973 and the ensemble has been

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her studies with celebrated violin teacher Mary O’Brien. Dame Malvina Major, who adjudicated the awards, said the standard of applications was exceptional, but the three winners stood out for their talent, motivation and maturity beyond their years. “I am very happy that the Foundation can help develop the huge potential of these young artists. They truly exemplify the Foundation’s ethos of ‘from grass roots to excellence’.” The Dame Malvina Major Foundation helps young New Zealanders in the performing arts achieve their potential by providing education and training opportunities. Arts Excellence Awards are awarded annually by regional committees in Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Taranaki and the Waikato.

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The rafters of the Uxbridge Presbyterian Church will ring again with music and laughter as the long-awaited upgrade of the old building is celebrated with a two-week festival. Renovation of the church is part of stage two of the $6.4 million redevelopment of the Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre in Uxbridge Road, Howick. Stage one, including a cafe, administration offices, lounge, studios, courtyard and the state-ofthe-art Malcolm Smith Gallery was opened in June. The design encompasses direct access through double doors from the new centre into the upgraded theatre which has retained the best of the original church features. The refurbished space will have fixed theatre seating and some on the flat designed for cabaret events, a new lighting and sound system and a larger cinema screen. It seats just over 200 people The festival will start with a cabaret night on October 7 showcasing music, dance and a few surprising spectacular acts, hosted by Pakuranga comedian, ‘Indian Guy’ Tarun

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roof. They aren’t as bright as wired-in security sensor lights, but they can be a good option to avoid the expense of running electricity to areas remote from the house mains supply. ■■ 12V garden lights are powered from a transformer which plugs into a mains socket, and reduces the mains voltage from 230V to 12V. Using low voltage means the cables don’t need to be buried, as they don’t pose an electrocution risk if accidentally severed. ■■ Mains sensor security lights are the traditional motionsensing outdoor lights, and often come as twin lamps allowing you to illuminate large outdoor areas. They’re invariably brighter than solar security lights, but they need to be installed by an electrician and can be extremely expensive to install if you need to run new wiring to the site of the light.

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Jenny Pullar, one of New Zealand’s leading landscape lighting designers, says the key thing to remember is that light travels in straight lines, and won’t have any effect until it hits a solid surface (which may be your eyeball, causing glare). She recommends using a surface mount for garden lights rather than staking them in the ground, which can result in lots of light flying off into the ether instead of illuminating the path as intended. “The first thing I’d do is see if there’s a fence or anything up high so that I could shine light down. But stake-in lights can be a good option if there’s no high surfaces available for mounting,” she says. Her design process starts

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with a walk around the garden at night with some sample lights to see which fixture locations and beam directions are most effective. She recommends playing around with a torch or single garden light to see what’s going to work before buying a range of expensive lights. She also emphasises the importance of light colour, which ranges from the warm yellow light emitted by old incandescent bulbs, to the cool white typical of office lighting. In contrast with indoor living areas where a warmer light colour is preferred, the best option outdoors is cool light, she says. “It looks more like moonlight. Warm [yellow] light draws attention to earthy tones like bark and dirt, while cooler colour temperatures bring out vibrant colours like green lichen or the red of a Pohutukawa tree.” Most outdoor lights come with bulbs/LEDs with a cool colour temperature. But when buying replacement bulbs Jenny recommends checking the colour temperature – measured in Kelvin (K). Cool white light is 4000K while warm white is 2700K-3000K. She recommends spending a bit more to avoid problems later. “If you want it to be working in 10 years’ time you’ve got to pay real money for it.” She mostly uses copper fittings, occasionally complementing them with stainless steel for a more modern look. “But I stay well away from powder-coated [metal] products, which are never a good option in the salty air of coastal New Zealand.”

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Trades talent needed This week a special campaign has been underway to raise awareness of careers that exist in 140 trades and services in New Zealand. It has been celebrating the talents and achievements of Kiwi apprentices making headway in their vocation, and put a focus on the future demand expected for skilled workers across all trades and services. ‘Got a trade’ week chair Andrew Robertson says New Zealand’s skills shortage is real and needs to be urgently addressed if the economy is to keep buoyant into the future. Dominating the list of new people needed by 2020 is the building and construction industry at 64,000 people. “Only 28 per cent of school leavers go to university,” Mr Robertson says. “The week is about showcasing the opportunities that exist out there for the other 72 per cent. “Trades and services typically refer to jobs that require practical skills and on-the-job training. This includes everything from construction, engineering and transport to hairdressing, hospitality, aged care workers and retail. There are hundreds of roles to choose from and long-term career prospects for young people who are keen to work and willing to learn.” ‘Got a trade week’ was organised by the country’s industry training

organisations representing more than 140 trades and services. Meanwhile a Howick College building team is among 19 schools across the country who have spent the past two months designing, building and decorating playhouses in the annual secondary school BuildAbility Challenge. The challenge is part of the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation’s (BCITO) strategy to meet the growing need for apprentices. BCITO currently has a record 10,000 apprentices in training, but still needs more if New Zealand is to keep up with the demand for housing. Judges will choose the supreme winners who will receive a $1000 voucher for their school’s technology department, with additional prizes for the best video entry and best decorated playhouse. The winners will be announced on September 12. ■■ The People’s Choice winner will be selected by the public by voting at www.buildability. co.nz. More information is online at buildability.co.nz or bcito.org.nz. ■■ A Jalcon Homes house at Pine Harbour is among 100 of the best builds in New Zealand named as National Gold Reserve Finalists in the Registered Master Builders 2016 House of the Year. National winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Auckland on November 26.

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At the very least, a bar should have a countertop to serve drinks on as well as a few stools for seating. It’s also handy to have shelves

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7771 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Intelligence. 8, Helmet. 9, Totter. 10, Circlet. 12, Burma. 15, Dread. 16, Curtail. 18, Gemini. 20, Polite. 22, Shepherd’s pie. Down - 1, Inferior. 2, Team. 3, Glitter. 4, Agate. 5, Instruct. 6, Here. 11, Clarinet. 13, Maintain. 14, Purport. 17, Might. 19, Easy. 21, Lash. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7771 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Side entrance. 8, Racket. 9, I-nured. 10, S-tall-ed. 12, B-rid-e. 15, Tram-p. 16, Ran-sack.18, Charge. 20, Listed. 22, Second course. Down - 1, Disa-ster. 2, Peek (rev.). 3, Knitted. 4, Train 5, In-quires. 6, H-ere. 11, Lime-rick. 13, Decre-ase. 14, Pad-lock. 17, Me-an-t. 19, Host. 21, So-up. To advertise in these Classified pages Ph: 271 8055 or email: classifieds@times.co.nz Our friendly classified consultants are ready to advise.

LEARN TO DANCE Come join us! Mondays 7:30 - 9:30pm

Learn to dance the night away Waltz, Cha Cha, Tango etc. Keep fit, have fun! Girl Guide Hall, Glenside Ave, Pakuranga

(NOT CASCADES RD AS PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED)

Ph Sheryll 626 5221 or Lesley 021 1666 988 www.hrdc.co.nz

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

CD244999

and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

Gary Hanson

Sports Massage

Call Chris 021 366615 or 0508 932 532

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

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

572 0000

MASSAGE

All about

TREES

WE BUY FURNITURE IN GOOD CONDITION

HEALTH & BEAUTY

WATERBLASTING

Exterior Soft Washing of:

Ph Josh 536 4603 or 021-074-8027

WANTED TO BUY

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

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES All tree & hedge work Rubbish removal Garden Clearouts Free Quotes Fully Insured

We sell furniture, household goods, quality used clothing, etc. We accept donations of good furniture, clothing etc. 9 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga Ph 576-1507 Open 6 days Come and be surprised

Ph: 0800 677 467 Ph: 576 1507

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP Trees, hedges and stumps Trim’d, removed, chip’d Pruning/shaping, rubbish and Section clearing Phone 536 5955

SECOND HAND SHOP

Single items & Houselots Deceased estates Going overseas Don’t have a garage sale, ring us first.

TREE SERVICES

K54146

Ph Ross 521 2777 or 021-944899

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas H3X019

SS80294

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

TILER

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

Qualified Arborist

CD202782

0800 BENNETT

PAINTING & DECORATING

171 Moore St, Howick Ph: 535 7524 www.easterncovercentre.co.nz

K54159

PAINTER Paperhanger. Free quotes, Pensioner discount. 30yrs exp. 535-3022

Contact

CERAMIC Tiling, all types. Lic’sd Waterproofing. Free Quotes. Great rates, prof. finish. 40 yrs exp. Call Ian 021 131 6766

CD140634

Bennett Plumbing and Drainage Ltd

COVERS

TILING

Ph: Murray

PLUMBER

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters Ph Charlie 533 5328 or 027 245 0807

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

PLUMBER Certified 19yrs exp. New or RENO work/ Hot Water Cylinders. Brad 022 671 8125.

UPHOLSTERERS For all Shades & Blinds plus outdoor furniture

KAK007

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

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

BRUCE (021) 653-425 534-2595

CD145278

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

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

Certifying Plumber

Remove stumps the easy way.

Ph: 0800 789 248

CD229507

www.FirstChoicePainters.co.nz View website for job examples

ADAM OXLEY

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

L5F014

CD147172

Every Job Project Managed

Plumbing

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

STUMP GRINDING

Also Pauanui

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

FIREWOOD, Ti Tree, Hot mix, Phone Darryl Green Earths 273 9520

Guitar Lessons

CD202016

K54065

Free Quotes 0800 100 025

CD243122

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

Handy Andy

TREES

CD155540

Work guaranteed Maintenance Hot Water cylinders Roof repairs/spouting Blocked Toilets Renovations (027) 244-9767 (09) 577-5767

Local Master Plumbers 24/7 www.arrowplumbing.co.nz

CD245146

CEILING Repaints roller application. also plastering & all other interior wk, over 30yrs exp Refs avail Rob 021 184 8173

BRIAN Certifying Plumber ► ► ► ► ►

0800 420 900

PAINTERS & DECORATORS Interior/Exterior painting, Wallpaper stripping, Plasterboard fixing/stopping, Residential/Commercial High quality workmanship Ph Vincent 5339658 021-135 3388

GALLAGHER PLUMBING

FOR SALE

Music LESSONS Lessons MUSIC

CD45807

PLASTERERS

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 ♦

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

HOWICK KIDS MARKET THIS Sat 27 9-11am. 120 Picton St opp Basalt. Toys, games, books, clothes, dvds etc!

TUITION

CD227945

PAVING & Landscaping. Free quotes. Ph Jim 027 5509 955, 537 2988 ah

* conditions apply

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

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

♦

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

EASTERN Beach, 40 Vivian Wilson Dr, Sat 8am. Household goods, clothes, bits & pieces

TUITION

CD180708

ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Ph Adrian 027603-1919 or a/hrs 537-2345

20% discount when you mention this advert Alterations, dry cleaning and Shoe wash Just text or call - We do it all! Pick-up/delivery to your door within 24 hours 021 123 3707

RUBBISH REMOVALS

New / Repairs Paths, patios, drives, garden edging & more Years of experience Quality workmanship

PLUMBERS

Star Laundromat

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

K54011

PAVING

LAUNDROMAT WASH & DRY FULL SERVICE

021 0843 2527

“i won’t sting you”

All Tree Work & Stumps, Hedges, Chipping, Rubbish Removal Discount for Seniors Ph James 537 0037 or 021 866 125

K54154

LAWNS PLUS, For a top quality professional service & free quote Ph/txt Mike 0220936020

Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127

Landscaping

E3C026

CD242335

Small and large lawns Residential / Commercial Rubbish removal Trees, hedges, trimming Garden clean-ups Locally owned / operated Free quotes Ph Bruce 537 3470

Friendly prompt service, all areas of plumbing and gas undertaken.

Concrete roof repairs & repoints, moss removal treatments, house washing / water blasting fences / driveways. Quality and workmanship GUARANTEED.

CD48042

LAWNMOWING

call Ian on 0800-000-116

Free quotes Interior & exterior Quality work at affordable prices

CD155961

BRUCIE’S

Gas & Plumbing Services

CD215949

Lawnmowing, Clean Ups, Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Gutter Clearing, Gardening, Waterblasting Ride On Mowers Available Ph 0800 4546 546 for a free quote www.jimsmowingauckland.com

EARTH GROOMERS

KB2051

Lawn & Gar& HEDGES. Friendly ser534 2053 or

RO O F I N G

CD166407

GREENMAN den TREES Free quotes. vice. Phone 021 570 409

Bizzy Bee Plumbing Ltd

GARAGE SALES

CD143001

ELITE Lawn and garden services, residential/com, maintenance, 20 yrs exp, free quote, John 021 724 986

ainting Ltd Wa yne’s P

TREE SERVICES

CD162756

ANDREW 021 324 994 or 213 2880. Lawns, garden maint, tree felling/trimming, Free quotes.

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

ROOFING

CD237844

A local, friendly lawn mowing & poroperty care service. Spring is almost here & I am adding more regular customers now. Call Greg 021 1148854

PLUMBERS

CD242460

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

LAWNCARE

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, August 25, 2016 — 23

CLASSIFIEDS

24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, August 25, 2016

TO LET

www.times.co.nz

PAKURANGA Heights 5 bdrms + study, 3 living areas. Dble gge $780pw Ph 021 0413788 or 5381266

HOWICK OFFICE

Sally Robyn/Melissa Robyn/Melissa Sally

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd

PAKURANGA OFFICE 102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

Matt Balme DDI: 538 0682 or 021 538 595 Michelle Balme DDI: 538 0683 or 021 467 043 Kyla Houltham DDI: 09 212 5729 or 021 409 293

michelle.balme@raywhite.com kyla.houltham@raywhite.com

Ray White

$650

Lloyd

Finlayson Ave Knox Rd

$480 $650

Lloyd Lloyd

Special Conditions Apply

4/302 Te Irirangi Dr, Botany South Ph 09 265 2865 Dog and Cat Boarding Dog Grooming Doggy Day Care

amny.lam@raywhite.com

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

TO LET

SALLY MORRISON

17C Aberfeldy Ave, Highland Park

Ph 537 4641

Sally is quite simply an excellent letting consultant.

BREAST CARE ESSENTIALS

With over 6 years experience, Sally works tirelessly on your behalf. She is skilled at finding ideal tenants for landlords and suitable properties for tenants. She will always give you honest, straightforward advice and 100% commitment.

A free find a tenant service or a full comprehensive property management service at a competitive rate. Rental Lists are available at Botany Town Centre, Bucklands Beach, Howick, Dannemora, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga offices

CD245315

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA2008)

SALLY MORRISON 12 Uxbridge Road Howick

Oral Hygiene is essential to your general well being.

Claire Lonie

Experienced Letting Consultant

We offer two services:

Oral Hygiene ne Bad breath, Bleeding gums, and Receding gums mean you need to see the Dental Hygienist

Fitting Service

Phone her on DDI: 538 0685 Mob: 027 305 7582

LANDLORDS

PROFESSIONALS

Next Sale Saturday August 27, 9-12noon Then last Saturday every month

cathy.huang@raywhite.com

HOWICK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NORTHPARK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MELLONS BAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; COCKLE BAY 1 Bed Baird Rd $330 Amny 2 Bed Baird Rd $435 Amny BOTANY DOWNS 3 Bed Billabong Pl $570 Amny HIGHLAND PARK 3 Bed Lewisham St $530 Cathy PAKURANGA - FARM COVE - SUNNYHILLS 2 Bed Fisher Pde $450 Amny 3 Bed Harford Pl $520 Amny 3 Bed Wilbur Pl $520 Cathy 3 Bed Whiteacres Dr $560 Amny 5 Bed Portadown Ave $780 Amny BOTANY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DANNEMORA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FLAT BUSH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MISSION HEIGHTS 3 Bed Norwood Pl $560 Cathy 4 Bed Triumph Rd $570 Cathy 4 Bed Flat Bush School Rd $600 Cathy 3 Bed Cambrian Cl $640 Cathy 4 Bed fully/furn Franshell Cr $700 Cathy GOLFLANDS 3 Bed Frank Nobilo $580 Cathy 3 Bed Golfland Dr $600 Amny 4 Bed Tolben Pl $660 Cathy MT WELLINGTON 2 Bed Apt Thompson Park Rd $610 Amny REMUERA 2 Bed Orakei Rd $560 Amny

24 hours on site care

TOILET PAPER SECONDS SALE

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction Cathy Huang DDI: 538 1288 or 021 883 600 Amny Lam DDI: 538 1287 or 021 108 6663

PINKYS PET BOARDING AND GROOMING

FOR SALE

FLATBUSH OFFICE

Kyla Matt Kyla

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

Himalaya Dr

HAYNEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GLASS

PETS

To advertise in these Classified pages Ph: 271 8055 or email: classifieds@times.co.nz Our friendly classified consultants are ready to advise.

For women after full or partial mastectomy, lumpectomy, reconstruction. Amoena & Anita prostheses, swimwear & bras to suit. Government Funding available. Home fittings or a venue near you. Funding may be spent in full or part with any health provider. Ph Susan Doig 536 4220, ph/txt 0274 519 285 www.breastcareessentials.co.nz

CD242561

$450 $500 $570

Lloyd

CD212258

PAKURANGA - WHITEACRES 2 Bed Fielding Cr 2 Bed Butley Dr 3 Bed Paulange Pl

matt.balme@raywhite.com

$560

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 021 772 030

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

Looking for a church home?

Howick Presbyterian Church

All Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Anglican Church Selwyn Rd, Howick Phone 534-6864 Email: allsaints@xtra.co.nz

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

GBR088

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

CD232945

Lloyd

Armoy Dr

CD240179

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Lloyd Reardon DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com HALF MOON BAY - BUCKLANDS BEACH 2 Bed Kayleen Pl $560 3 Bed Himalaya Dr $680 5 Bed Archmillan Ave $720 5 Bed Whitford Rd $1800 MANUREWA - WATTLE DOWNS 2 Bed Dalmahoy Pl $650

DANNEMORA 3 Bed HALF MOON BAY 3 Bed CLENDON PARK 3 Bed 5 Bed

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A BIG THANK you to the lady who found my wallet and handed into New World Howick, my deepest, deepest thanks, you saved me a weekend of stress. You know who you are. Maurice

St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz Sunday, August 28 8.45am Morning Worship 10am Family Service with Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kids Thursday, September 1 10am Morning Worship

Phone 535-4403

CD152726

One Lord One Faith One People Sunday morning 9.30am (with childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme) Sunday evening service TBA Youth Group every Friday 7.30pm

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

CD129660

Sunday at Eastgate 8.30am, 9am, 10.30am & 5.30pm Great Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programme available

CD174487

CD2458190

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

Eastgate - a lighthouse in the community

CD177157

Sally

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com

CD244382

Sally Sally Robyn/Melissa

CAT DOORS

CD242005

COCKLE BAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MELLONS BAY - HOWICK 1 Bed Mellons Bay Rd $280 3 Bed Whitford Rd $520 3 Bed Ridge Rd $530 MEADOWLANDS 4 Bed Edendale Rd $620 FARM COVE 1 Bed Studio Fielding Cres $320 p&w 3 Bed Rachael Pl $490 BOTANY - DANNEMORA - FLAT BUSH 4 Bed Robin Brooke Dr $570 4 Bed Kilbaha Cl $600

BOTANY OFFICE

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre Lloyd Reardon DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811

K54091

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

PETS

CD242962

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA 2008) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS Email: rentals.howick.nz@raywhite.com Internet: www.rwhowick.co.nz

12 Uxbridge Road, Howick - Ph 538 0680

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY (Never known to fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruit of the Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, Assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity There are none that can withstand your power. O help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times) Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. The prayer must be said for 3 days and the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thanks for prayers answered. V.S.K. cd147159

PAKURANGA, sunny s.cont unfurn flat, suit mature wkg sgle, carport, no pets, n/s, $300 inc water Ph 5766395

HOUSES WANTED TO BUY

PERSONAL

TO LET

CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

HOME HELP OFFERED

SITUATIONS VACANT

Professional Ironing

Sewing Machinists

Since 2000

Ph: 532 8385

Wanted for piecework. Experience essential. Glen Innes location. Phone Bonny 521 7673 or email CV to: bonny@hutchwilco.co.nz

SCALE A TEACHER

Successful applicant will receive competitive wage, vehicle, uniform and phone. Send CV to: pam@arcrite.co.nz or call 274 6977

FULL TIME PART TIME WAIT STAFF

PROPERTY ASSISTANT

Ph: 0800 244 666

NIGHT CAREGIVER & COOK

CD228514

Real Estate Sales - Success Starts Here Careers and Information Evening

Driver/Delivery/General Hand

Auckland Marine Centre is looking for a part time worker for approx. 15-20 hours per week. The job would suit a semi-retired person that has a current driver’s licence and has experience in towing boats with a passion for boating. Ideally the likely candidate would have previous boating experience as there will be some boat handling required. The job would be best suited to someone that is flexible as the role is varied in the nature or what is required to be done, punctual and well presented. If you think this positon may be of interest please forward your CV and cover letter to gary@aucklandmarine.co.nz

ECE TEACHER

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and registered (prov or full) ECE teacher to join our over two teaching team. We are looking for that special someone who is a professional, dedicated and passionate teacher. You will be a self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic teacher with excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team environment. The successful application must be available to work shifts between the hours of 7:15am-5:30pm. Must have a passion for teaching with a strong commitment to providing high quality learning outcomes for our children. Please send CV’s to Jo at frog.puddles@xtra.co.nz

CD245044

• Are you thinking of a career change? • Do you want to embark on a lucrative career? • Do you want to have an income without a ceiling? • Our academy provides New Zealand’s leading real estate training Real Estate is an exciting and rewarding career, and here at Harcourts Pakuranga, we’ll show you the way to sales success. Our next careers evening will tell you everything you need to know about how to start a successful career in the industry! When: Monday 29th August 2016 at 6.00pm Where: Cnr Pakuranga Rd and Johns Lane, Pakuranga To reserve your seat (bookings essential)

Mother Help/Nanny Needed

LABOURERS FOR CONTAINER UNLOADING Are you fit, enjoy physical activity and able to lift heavy product for long periods? If this is you then give us a call. We are searching for competent container unloaders Devanners - to join our devanning crews as a lifter. Your role will be on the frontlines of our devanning company, setting the pace in which the container is unloaded. If you feel up for the challenge then get in touch with us. Good candidates will be offered regular hours. Call Brad 021 395 280 www.vaultgroup.co.nz - apply@vaultgroup.co.nz

Accounts Receivable / Administrator East Tamaki

We are a well-established manufacturing company, looking for a Permanent Part-Time person to join our team. Hours of work 9am – 2:30pm Responsibilities will include: • Daily Invoice Processing • Daily monitoring and processing of payments received • Timely monthly reconciliation for reporting to Manager • Processing Eftpos/Credit Card payments on terminal • General Administration as required Ideal Candidate will have: • Minimum of five years’ experience in Accounts Receivable • Proﬁciency in Microsoft Excel and Word • Excellent attention to detail • High level of accuracy • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Enjoy working in a team environment • Conﬁdent and Self Motivated Experience on Infusion Software would be advantageous but in house training available. If this sounds like you please send us your C.V. P O Box 58 286, Botany 2163

CD245185

CD245406

CD245065

Phone Sharon 09 576 2639

Our gorgeous 2.75 year old boy and 2 month old girl are looking for a “Mother’s help Nanny” 3 full days per week starting early September 2016. The role is in their beautiful, country home, in Clevedon and hours are 7am-5pm each day. The role is predominantly spending quality time with the children, particularly the oldest. If you have good experience with young children and genuinely enjoy working with them, we would love to hear from you today! Please call Steph 0273 662 540 or stephany@stemsfromhome.co.nz to discuss further CD245323

Eastzone Realty Ltd MREINZ, Licensed Agent, REAA 2008

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR We are a well-established family-owned business based in Howick, looking for a self-motivated office administrator. Part time role, 10-15 hours per week, with flexible hours including over the school holidays. Role involves basic accounting, job scheduling, credit control, general office administration and support of the Director and alarm technicians. You will need: • excellent communication skills • high attention to detail and accuracy • computer literacy • the ability to multi-task • a can-do attitude Contact Rob on rob@eaglealarms.co.nz or 027 474 0797

Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Health Centre

CAREERS AND TRAINING

REGISTERED NURSE

Free Courses for All Ages

(Term Time Only)

Enrol today and start an exciting career in Hospitality or Computing and Office Administration Qualifications: • Hospitality L2 • Computing L2 • Business Admin L2 • NCEA L2 • Employment Skills L1 16-19 years old Travel Allowance and Learner Licence

EXPERIENCED DIESEL MECHANIC

Day or Night Full or Part Time

English Language (ESOL) Level 3

Target Education aiming for success CD245338

Want to make a difference? Be a part of a vibrant team providing comprehensive health and wellbeing care for adolescents in a school based health centre? Then we would love to meet you. We are seeking an experienced, friendly RN to work as part of a multidisciplinary health team. Must enjoy working with youth in a multicultural setting Have a current NZ practising certificate Relevant RN clinical experience is required The successful applicant will be expected to have a youth health qualification or be willing to work towards this Database training on Pupilweb will be provided. This position is part-time for 28-30 hours a week in school term time only. * Applications close Wednesday 31 August 2016. Please apply in writing with a cover letter and CV to: Principal’s Assistant, Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate, Senior School, PO Box 61 054, Otara, Manukau 2159 Phone: (09) 274 5782 Ext. 106, Fax: (09) 274 6972 Email: dlatchman@sehc.school.nz

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

CD245012

21 Charles St, Papatoetoe • 5 Domain Rd, Panmure

COACH BUILDER

Previous experience in coach building of heavy or large vehicle or similar is necessary You will have good MIG/TIG welding skills Have good work ethics, a can-do attitude and a full clean licence Both candidates will be working with a small but dynamic team. We offer competitive hourly rate according to your skills and experience. If you believe you have what it takes to be part of either of these teams please send your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@howbus.co.nz * Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

CD245142

0800 224 336

HOWICK & EASTERN BUSES LTD We are a medium size transport operator in East Auckland seeking an experienced heavy vehicle Diesel Mechanic and Coach Builder to join our company. Full technical/trade qualifications Ability to carry out maintenance, servicing, repairs and diagnostics Working mainly in a workshop and onsite work when required Knowledge of auto electrics would be advantageous but not essential A stable career history and good references A full clean licence Good communication skills

Must be 16 years and over, have NZ PR or Citizenship with low or no qualifications

Call us now to enrol

CD245415

fenciblemanor2015@gmail.com

ALUMINIUM INSTALLER

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

CD245230

A small rest home needs an experienced Night Caregiver and Cook. To be successful, Caregiver candidates must: have a minimum of 2 years experience in elderly care, be able to work flexible hours, be patient and caring with elderly, and be able to work weekends. To be successful, Part-Time Cook candidates will: have experience and be interested in cooking, be able to work flexible hours and understand Food Safety and Hygiene. Phone/Text (pref) 021 701 981 or Email CV to:

TEAM LEADER

Due to retirement a permanent Team Leader position in the Junior School is available in Term 1, 2017. We are seeking an innovative, positive, energetic person to lead a team of hardworking teachers in a collaborative style. Digital technology skills are essential. Please download an application form at www.elmpark.school.nz

CD245367

PLUMBER qualified, wanted, permanent or contract position, Ph: 021 199 0228

Earn up to $850 Gross per week. Applicant must have P.Endorsement and Area Knowledge certificate. Full training and some financial assistance available to applicants that do not hold a P.Endorsement or Area Knowledge Certificate. Must have full licence min 2 years.

Empowers all learners to achieve their personal best

CD245086

To apply, bring your CV in to Glen at the Porterhouse Grill, 10 Aylesbury Str, Pakuranga Plaza

TAXI DRIVER REQUIRED

CD200504

JOB TRAINING

Required for busy steakhouse in Pakuranga.

CD234812

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Baverstock Oaks School is a large modern school. We require a Property Assistant as part of a property team. We are looking for an energetic and fit person with a sense of humour, the necessary skills for the role (Wednesday – Friday 8.00 – 4.00pm). The position requires a ‘can do’ attitude, with a strong work ethic and ability to work positively in a child centred environment. This person would need to be self-motivated, able to problem solve and work unsupervised. They would also be able to work full weeks on occasions and some school holidays when required. To register your interest in the position, outline recent work experience, relevant skills and three referees contact details in writing or email to: The Principal Baverstock Oaks School 21 Baverstock Rd, Flatbush, Auckland Email: office@baverstock.school.nz Applications close 2 September 2016 Position starts 12 October 2016 For further information check website: www.baverstock.school.nz

Wire working machine operator required in East Tamaki area. Experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided. Email CV to: admin@wireworksnz.com CD245334

CD243918

For Year 0 class required for immediate start. Excellent facilities in a friendly supportive environment. Visit www.elmpark.school.nz for an application form

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or me the lasting memory of the 2016 Rio Olympics will not be the brilliance of a Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps but the spontaneous reaction of 19-year-old New Zealand pole vaulter Eliza McCartney in achieving a third placed bronze medal. Sure, there were greater success stories, including the golds won by Kiwi kayaker Lisa Carrington, rowing single sculler Mahe Drysdale, coxless pair Hamish Bond and Eric Murray and 49er sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke. But none reacted with anything like the spontaneous joy of Eliza in her Rio Wonderland. That joy and beaming smile remained with the delightful giggling teenager throughout her event and, one suspects, for many days after. Significantly during the competition she also remained totally focused, at one stage actually leading the field when she was the only one to clear 4.80m with an unblemished record. Sadly she failed to follow two opponents over 4.85m although she went very close with the last of her three attempts. But in missing gold she still won the heart of her nation. As in all major sporting events, the Rio Olympics

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Abby and Kylah will go to Howick College next year and hope to play for the school’s women’s sevens team. Their parents are right behind them. Jenny Lockhart thinks it’s great that the girls have stuck with it, despite the challenges they’ve faced along the way. “They’ve both grown with the game,” she said. Nigel Olliver said Kylah and Abby were the first girls to go this far at Pakuranga. Usually girls stop playing junior rugby when tackling is introduced. “When they first started, you didn’t really know...where you could go, how far you could take this,” Mr Olliver said. “As time progressed, and they were getting older, it [meant] asking the club how long the girls could keep playing for, because they were playing with the boys, and nobody could really answer it. It was a precedent that hadn’t been set yet.” The girls trialled to get into their teams, he said, meaning they have been picked on merit. Mr Olliver said he hopes this opens up opportunities for other young girls who want to play rugby at the club. Both Kylah and Abby, meanwhile, said they would also like to promote girls’ rugby and would like to see more of it. As they move on to high school next year, their time playing for Pakuranga United is almost over. But you get the feeling these two barrier-breakers are not done and might just be back in the green and orange someday soon.

Cheika was named 2015 International Rugby Coach of the Year despite the All Blacks winning the World Cup. With Sam Cane doing a splendid job in unison with Kieran Read and rugged Jerome Kaino, the All Black loosies dominated although David Pocock still managed to poach possession at several breakdowns. With Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock and Reid commanding the lineout, the passing skills of the forwards was absolutely outstanding in moving the ball into space. Relishing the slick service from Aaron Smith, brilliant Beauden Barrett scored one try and set up two more while the midfield pairing of Ryan Crotty and Malakai Fekitoa enjoyed their best test. Forced to play 78 minutes after Codie Taylor’s concussion, gutsy Dane Cole’s ribs must have felt almost as painful as the loss was to Australian pride. My only grouch is I still think Ben Smith is our best fullback. However he looks likely to remain on the right wing following a hamstring injury to Waisake Naholo. ■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

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Abby, Kylah break rugby barriers By Scott Yeoman Abby Lockhart and Kylah Olliver have been breaking tackles and any other barriers that get in their way in a sport dominated by boys for a few years now. The two 12-year-old rugby players, year eight students at Somerville Intermediate, are far from concerned that they are the only girls in their teams. “It’s fine, it doesn’t stop me from doing anything,” said Abby, who plays for Pakuranga United’s U12 Green side.

Kylah, a member of the club’s U13 Green team, agreed. “I’ve kind of gotten used to it from it happening so often,” she said. “When it first started it just seemed a little weird. Not that new now.” They have both been playing rugby for about seven years. “It’s a great game,” said Abby, who lives in Howick. “It’s fast and active and I just love the sport. “Running, tacking people – it’s pretty fun.” She plays first-five eighth

and in 2015 was the first girl to be picked for Pakuranga’s Beecroft Cherrybrook Tour in Sydney, Australia. There were no girls in the Australian opposition and their reaction to Abby was priceless. “I wear head gear,” she explained. “And at the end of the game, when I took it off, all the guys were like, ‘Oh, that’s a girl’.” When she’s not playing rugby she’s playing representative touch for Counties Manukau or tag20 rugby for New Zealand, not to mention a myriad of

other sports teams. Her love of the oval ball game came from watching her older brother play, she said, and she wants to eventually play for the New Zealand Women’s Sevens team. Kylah, who lives in Shelly Park, has the same goal. She wants to play professionally. Her connection to the sport didn’t come from her family but nevertheless started early. The front rower remembers playing rugby with boys in kindergarten and doing the haka. “I’ve always looked up to the

All Blacks. When I was little, most people would ask the girls ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ They’d be like, ‘Oh, I want to be a princess’... I’d be like, ‘I want to be an All Black’.” Kylah said one of her big goals is to win her first championship and get her name on the wall at the Pakuranga United clubrooms. “Because then I would be one of the first girls on the wall and ... that would just mean I could leave my mark here.”

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beat convincingly a few weeks ago. “It’s always going to be a tough game in the grand final but as long as the guys turn up on the day,” coach Kris Craft said when asked how confident he was heading into the game. “It would be awesome to have some good support down there,” he added. The last time the Hornets OAR side won the championship was in 2007, Mr

The Howick Hornets Open Age Restricted (OAR) side are the last Hornets team in the running and will be playing in their rugby league championship final this weekend. The U85kg side will run onto Thompson Park in Mt Wellington on Sunday at 2.30pm and are up against Hibiscus Coast, a team they

Last Team Standing: The Howick Hornets Open Age Restricted side are in the final this weekend.

Craft said. He said it had been a great season so far for the team. “The boys have all just looked after each other, kept their injuries low, and have been keeping focused.”

Mr Craft said it is important that the team continue this focused approach on Sunday and play a simple game. The OAR boys are then off on a five-day tour of Sydney

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