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hen the Times visited the scene of a minor, single car crash on Cascades Rd in Botany last week, it found residents angry, scared and desperate for action. A white van had lost control negotiating the roundabout on the corner of Aviemore Dr and Cascades Rd. The vehicle left the road, crossed the footpath and came to a stop, on its side, just metres from a house.

The driver of the van appeared unhurt and, apart from some damage to the lawn of the house, the consequences of the crash seemed minor. But an anxious-looking woman was walking up and down the footpath as police spoke to the driver. “In the past few months, lots of accidents have happened on this road,” the mother-of-two, who did not want to be named, explained later. Her letterbox had been replaced

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just days before, she said, after it was destroyed by a car that veered onto her property three weeks earlier. Her husband’s car had been smashed three times while parked in the driveway and another car put a dent in their garage door after it too lost control. She said they had only been living in the house for eight months and already she had seen enough to ban her kids – boys, aged 10 and 5 – from playing in the front. And so a trampoline sits unused

on the front lawn. “Kids can’t play on this road, simple. It’s quite scary,” she said. The woman has contacted Auckland Council several times to report the accidents and has asked for something to be done. She has also asked for a sign to be put up by the roundabout. “But nothing is happening,” she said. Meanwhile, Patrick Toon, who lives next door, said he has been contacting the council for years about the same thing. ➤ Turn to Page 9

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ne of the country’s foremost contemporary art critics regards the Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre’s annual Estuary Art Awards as “exciting and never predictable”. Announcing the winners at a function at the newly-opened Malcolm Smith Gallery last week’ Jon Bywater said he was excited by the richness of the diversity assembled. Uxbridge is celebrating the awards’ 10th anniversary this year. It’s the only contemporary art prize in New Zealand with ecology at its core, gallery curator Balamohan Shingade says. When it was started 10 years ago it reflected an academic interest in water bodies which resulted in looking to the then seriously polluted Tamaki Estuary. But over the years more innovative and experimental thoughtful work has been submitted. Mr Bywater said: “One thing that’s important to me is the different potentials for art. The winner surprised me the most, showing that while it’s clear that the ecological value of the Tamaki Estuary waterway matters to everyone, it also matters to each of us differently.” His surprise and delight is reflected in the top place-getters’ works which include a high definition video, a sound work, a photogram and a traditional oil on canvas. Winning work by Emily Parr was an HD video, Te Wai Mokoia (the Tamaki Estuary), relating ecology through a korero between a kuia and her whangai daughter, both long-term residents of Glen Innes. For the residents, the estuary is a

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highlighted the importance of the estuary from an environmental point of view. He said he was a member of the Tamaki Estuary Pollution Control Group formed by the then Auckland City, Manukau City and Auckland Regional Councils in the wake of the ICI fire in Carbine Road which created run-off into the estuary. “Today the biggest concern is heavy metals, E.coli and plastic. Now the Tamaki East Environmental Forum has evolved, focused on improvements to the estuary for the future rather than on the past. “It is great to see how art can open peoples’ minds.” Other prize winners were: Cushla Donaldson ‘Stop the Contamination’ sound work, 2; Katie Theunissen ‘The Littoral Zone’ oil on canvas, merit; and Katy Gundesen ‘Sub-Mouth’ photogram, merit. ■■ The Estuary Art Awards exhibition runs until August 27, and then at the Fo Guang Shan Buddist Temple in Flat Bush until September 27. Jon Bywater will lead a tour of the exhibition at Uxbridge at 12pm on August 13.

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Fashion chain stores shut down By Nick Krause

ocal fashion stores Valleygirl and sister company Temt have closed. Although the outlets at Botany Town Centre were opened as usual on Monday morning – albeit with next to no stock in the stores - by 1pm they were both shut. A sign in both shops reads: “Valleygirl New Zealand Limited was placed into receivership on 26 July 2016 and this store has now closed.” People are directed to put their queries to McGrathNicol’s Mark Brooks. Conor McElhinney and William Black of McGrathNicol were appointed receivers and managers of the women’s fashion and apparel retailer, Valleygirl New Zealand, last Tuesday - July 26. The company traded under the Valleygirl and Temt brands at 31 stores throughout the country, supported by approximately 160 employees. The company had already been placed into voluntary administration by its director, Hana Ma, on July 22. Receiver Conor McElhinney said in a media statement on Monday that “after undertaking a detailed assessment following our appointment, it has become apparent that the company is unable to continue to trade due to its financial position and stock levels. “Consequently, we have had to close all Valleygirl and Temt stores today, other than the Queen Street store. We can confirm that

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all staff will be paid their wages for the period worked since the company was placed into voluntary administration on July 22; staff were paid on Friday for July 22 to 26 inclusive,” he said. The receivers also noted that, based on their initial review of company information, it appears that the cause of the failure of the New Zealand business may have been poor trading of related

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Australian retailers, Paper Scissors and Chicabooti. Both the Australian and New Zealand stores were stocked by the same suppliers, managed through an Australian head office. When the Australian business failed, the company could no longer secure ongoing stock supply, he said. A staff member at Temt confirmed on Monday morning they did receive pay on Friday. She

had no idea what would be happening with the stores but didn’t hold out much hope they would remain open. The New Zealand Companies Office lists Hana Ma of Northcote as director of the company and Hyuk Sang Ma of the same address as the sole shareholder. Hana Ma’s profile on businessoriented social networking platform LinkedIn identifies him as

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CEO of MHN Trading Pty, Sydney and gives Ma’s current companies as Hanama Collection Pty Ltd/Valleygirl New Zealand Ltd, a position held since 2012. Ma’s previous positions are listed as general manager of MHN Trading Pty (2010 – 2011) and national retail manager of Valleygirl New Zealand Ltd (2008 – 2009). The Times was unable to find contact details for Ma in Northcote. Mr McElhinney said it was “very difficult” working through the systems in Australia. A Temt employee said there were four staff there – one fulltime and the others part-time. Valleygirl also has four staff with just one full-time. Desiree Clark, senior marketing manager at Botany Town Centre, told the Times on Friday that if the stores were closed, the centre’s owner AMP Capital “would take the opportunity release the tenancies, which are good locations in high quality regional shopping centres.” their reasons for making the recommendations. The council can accept a recommendation outside the scope of public submissions, but only where it is recommended by the Panel. The council must not consider submissions or evidence that has not been before the Panel. The council’s decisions will be publicly notified on the council’s website on August 19. ■■ Visit www.aucklandcouncil. govt.nz/unitaryplan.

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Howick & Eastern bus has been filmed running a red traffic light at a busy intersection in Panmure. The four second video – uploaded to Facebook and seen by the Times – shows a bus going through traffic lights on Church Crescent towards Panmure, despite the green crossing light being clearly alight and buzzing. The red traffic lights for the other side of the road are also alight before the bus crosses. The video was shot by Pakuranga’s Paul Stirling who, while cycling home from work on Wednesday last week, decided to record the indiscretion. Mr Stirling was waiting to cross the road just before 5pm when he saw a bus approaching the lights. “The bus had plenty of time to stop before it went red and the crossing light turned green,” he said. “It was clear the bus was not slowing down.” The video has generated some angry comments on Facebook. One person responded to it by saying: “I think this should be reported not just to the company but to the Police. I can’t get over how DANGEROUS this is.” The Times approached both Howick & Eastern Buses and Auckland Transport (AT) for comment, sharing the video and concerns with them.

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Almost two days later, Howick & Eastern Buses had still not provided a response by deadline. A spokesman for AT said the organisation expects all bus drivers to obey the road rules and it does not condone red light running. “Red light running or breaking any traffic rule is not acceptable and we have taken that up with the bus operator.” However, he said the video is “inconclusive” as “it is not showing the driver’s perspective”. “Our operator has checked the bus computer and the driver was doing a consistent 36km/h through the intersection. “This is a very long intersection – approximately 70 metres – so we are checking the light phasing to make sure there is enough time for a vehicle to stop safely when the light changes to orange.”

Mr Stirling bikes to work most days through the Panmure Basin to Mt Wellington. He uses the Rotary Track but has to cross Lagoon Drive and Church Crescent to get to the Basin and back. He said he sees buses running red lights “all the time” and so he finally decided to do something about it. “It’s always Howick & Eastern, never the Auckland Transport buses.” Mr Stirling said his main concern is that when the [green] cross signal goes, there should not be any vehicles going across the lines. “Children and impaired people who don’t check traffic and just rely on the cross signal will get run over. ■■ To watch the video visit our website: www.times.co.nz or our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TimesOnlineNZ. ■■ Vote in our Facebook poll

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Opting for the team approach By Marianne Kelly Encouraged by the cohesive and productive way the Howick Local Board has operated throughout its current term, John Spiller is opting to run on a team ticket in the upcoming local body elections. He scored second place as an Independent candidate in the last local board election and this year will run with the Vision & Voice team for the Howick subdivision. It’s not the first time Mr Spiller has run on a team ticket. After a stint on the former Howick Community Board between 1995 and 2007, he ran on the C&R (Citizens and Ratepayers) ticket when he made a come-back on the newly-formed Howick Local Board in 2010. “I have campaigned with groups in the past,” he says. “But I ran independently last time and last term I felt the board worked cohesively and productively. “An opportunity came to join Vision & Voice and I thought it would be good for both parties, that I could bring something to them. It felt a positive thing for me to join the group. I’ve worked well with the V&V members. I’ve spent time with the other two [Howick subdivision candidates, Adele White and David Ellery] and we share

the same aspirations.” Mr Spiller says his personal focus and strength is working with local people and the job ahead is seeing through projects already underway. He’s followed his special interests leading the parks and open spaces and the environment portfolio. And, he says, development of sports facilities are close to his heart. “I’d like to see the completion of the Barry Curtis Park sports fields,” he says. “Developing greenways and walkways in reserves and parks is important to me. I would like to see them connected more together to form continuous links.” His special affection is reserved for the Mangemangeroa Reserve in Somerville Road where he is an active volunteer with members of the Friends of Mangemangeroa (FOM). “It’s an ongoing development and its great working with the ‘friends’ committee in liaison with the local board.” He is also enthused by the strong support of Somerville Intermediate School. It operates a propagation unit using eco-seeds sourced from the reserve, under the leadership of [principal] David Ellery who is a running partner in the Vision & Voice team for the Howick subdivision.

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omerville Intermediate School principal, David Ellery, didn’t pull enough votes to get onto the Howick Local Board at the last election. But, he says he’s “very” enthusiastic to have another go. “It reflects the level of commitment and my passion to become part of the local board,” Mr Ellery, who is standing on the Vision & Voice team ticket, says. “I believe I bring a fresh perspective and vigour. A lot of good stuff has already been done and I would like to help build on that.” He reflects on 20 years experience working with the community establishing Somerville Intermediate and the skills he has attained. “Howick is just the best place to live, but we have to look for a better best.” His personal interests, as a principal, are for the community’s youth “and I am passionate about being mindful of them”. “The Mangemangeroa Reserve school propagation unit is a good example of our school’s involvement and link with the community. We’ve propagated seeds for the last 15 years. It’s awe-inspiring to see the result of the kids’ work. Bushes and trees are starting to mature. It’s a wonderful community resource and every day I see people using it.” Auckland is in a growing phase

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“My passion is still with the Howick community and I enjoy the board work.” If re-elected, she says she would like to look into the council’s procurement spending on projects, works and repairs. “I believe that more of the work should be given to local businesses.” Having completed a plan for the Pakuranga Town Centre, she says she is looking forward to being part of creating a plan for Howick village which will give some longterm strategic direction. “We need to look at the bigger picture and I look forward to being part of that.” She says she has enjoyed leading the board’s arts, culture and events portfolio and is looking forward to developing new events.

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Doors will be for sale and entrants will also be judged in various categories for prizes. Anyone interested in participating, information and entry forms can be found at www.howickvillage.co.nz By the way, it’s heartening to know the Howick market still as popular as ever, even on cold wet mornings! On a solemn note, it was a sad day on Saturday July 30 with the news that our long-time stall holder Michael Mortimer (aka egg man) passed away suddenly. Michael and his family are long-time stall holders at the Howick Market selling free range eggs and plants. He was a friendly, caring person who had many market friends. He will be sadly missed but his sons Michael and Sean intend to carry on in their father’s footsteps and keep the stall going.

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Ward Councillors Dick Quax and Sharon Stewart. We’re all looking forward to spending the early morning with them. Third in the series will be organised for Local Board candidates.

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Ready to tackle the challenging projects By Farida Master

he newly appointed District Governor of Rotary District 9920 Roger Harvey’s diary is chockablock with changeover ceremonies. Mr Harvey, along with his wife Georgie, have spent the last few weeks rushing from one Rotary Club to another inspiring Rotarians to take on challenging projects to help humanity. The Times met the newly appointed Rotary club presidents in east Auckland to find out what projects they are taking on this Rotary year.

Katrina Cole, president Highbrook Rotary Club

For a relatively new club in the south east Auckland area, we have hit the ground running. For the 2016-2017 year our club will be running our annual fun run/walk which has doubled in size each year. Last year we had over 500 runners and walkers from the Highbrook/East Tamaki area last year – for 2017 please put Wednesday, February 22 in your calendars. The money raised which was nearly $15,000 goes to various charities including Middlemore Foundation where we purchased equipment for kids, Comfort Kids, Kenzies Gift and Flat Bush Primary for their library and Garden to Table projects and others. This year we are also having a trivia night in November to benefit Totara Hospice South Auckland.

Elise Markwick, president Half Moon Bay Rotary Club

We have supported local organisations for 27 years. Our focus this year is on local community and youth. Our three main fundraisers will be Golf Day in November, Bangers to Bluff Car Rally in March plus the annual Yacht Regatta in March (the yacht fundraiser is run with Howick Rotary Club). We want to know what you think would be a sustainable local community or environmental project for us to start this year. We are setting up a Rotary Community Corps for this purpose (non Rotarians who want to support and work with Rotarians on Rotary service projects). Contact Elise at markwick.rotary@ gmail.com

Pakuranga Rotary Club during his year. This club has an average age of “too old” and, like anything in life, if you do not evolve you die. We will continue supporting our local community and schools with projects such as the recently completed Panmure Bridge School community social workers’ room, reinforcing this year’s Rotary theme of ‘Rotary Serving Humanity’.

Eric Yi, president Auckland South Rotary Club

This year, we will help Dove Hospice distribution centre to tidy up and categorise the donated stuff before delivering it to the Dove shop on every third Saturday of the month. They do not receive any direct government funding and the funds collected are from selling stuff at the Dove shop. We will also contribute our time to local community. We encourage people to donate their old or surplus household things to Dove Hospice. Please join us on our facebook page Rotary Auckland South.

Peter Armstrong, president Pakuranga Rotary Club

For those who not know, the new broom sweeps clean in Rotary annually on the June 30. In keeping with getting in a little early, we also inducted three young people as members - all female aged 19, 21 and a little older. This is part of the rejuvenation process we plan to bring to

is to let people in our local community know about the great work that Rotarians do both locally and around the world. We will be continuing our annual support of youth through numerous Rotary projects that include youth leadership camps and supporting Kokako Lodge in the Hunua Ranges. We will also connect with local schools and introduce Interact and Rotaract as a way for the youth to give back to their local community. Anyone interested in learning more about what we are doing in the Botany, Flat Bush and Otara areas can contact us at rcbotany@gmail.com

Vinod Sareen, president Somerville Rotary Club

Rotary has six core areas of service namely peace and conflict, prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy and economic and community development with each area as important as the other. Somerville Rotary Club has multiple projects to serve the community in each of these areas. I encourage the wider community to be a part of this noble cause of serving the community for the betterment of all.

Geoff Thompson, president Howick Rotary Club Richard Thorpe, president Botany East Tamaki Rotary Club

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have heard, Rotary is no longer focussed on attendance, ritual and process. It is now highly flexible in attendance and involvement requirements. We have some very interesting developments in social media as well. Fundraisers such as Bookarama, Family Sailing Day, DC3 package flights to Whitianga and our Fun Run will be organised through the year. Our focus for 2016-17 is on `You! Don’t miss an opportunity’! If the above interests you, give Geoff a call on 534-9371 or 021-740733.

Our club’s focus is on fellowship, business networking, leadership development and community service. Our Rotary Club can help you achieve all of the above. Contrary to what you

Nigel Wooding, president Pohutukawa Coast Rotary Club

PC Rotary while not the biggest club that operates on a more laid back approach is still a very busy club. In the last year we have raised over $20,000 for local communities organisation and have been involved in a number of fundraising activities including a Casino Evening, Green Spaces projects, Golf tournament and our annual Mid Winter Swim that celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. Our clubs meets twice a month and new members would be warmly welcomed at Social Meeting held on third Thursday at the Beachlands Boat Club. 6.15 pm for 6.45 pm.

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raudsters are targeting immigrants. Police have warned of a wave of immigration scam phone calls in the area. Immigrants in Howick, Pakuranga, Botany and Flat Bush area are getting calls demanding huge sums of money. Scammers phone Indian nationals living in New Zealand claiming to be from Immigration New Zealand and threaten deportation. The recipients are informed that there is a problem with their immigration status as they have not filled in the appropriate forms and that the police will be at their residence within an hour to deport them unless they pay a fee to settle

their case. Some have fallen prey to the scam and have paid up to $22,000, say police. People who are scammed often suffer in silence as they are too embarrassed to speak up about their experience and seek help. “The callers are quite persistent and aggressive and they have personal details of the person they are speaking to which makes the caller think it could be genuine,” says Sergeant Gurpreet Arora, District Ethnic Services Coordinator, Counties Manukau. “The calls also appear to be coming from the Immigration Contact Centre number, but in fact they are not,” he says. How to deal with dodgy

phone calls from scammers: Hang up immediately. If it doesn’t seem right, be cautious, double-check details first. Do not pay money to anyone you have never met. Look after your personal details in the same way you would your wallet and other possessions. Your personal details are also very valuable to scammers, they will use your details to take loans or run up debts if they can. Be aware of common scams. For example, banks, Immigration New Zealand or Inland Revenue never email, call or SMS customers to ask for money to be sent using money transfer services. If you receive a request like that, it’s a scam.

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The 75-year-old was quick to point out that the string of accidents over the past eight months were not a recent phenomenon. Mr Toon has been living in his Cascades Rd house with his wife for 22 years and has a long list of cars that have come around the roundabout and lost control – incidents dating from “18 years ago” to “last Sunday”. Cars have gone through garage doors, he said. Fences have been knocked over, letter boxes regularly replaced, gardens destroyed. “I’ve had this fence down three times,” he said angrily, pointing to his left. He then added, pointing to his right: “I’ve had a police car...right through this fence, flattened my garden.” Mr Toon said there have also been close calls, including watching a car narrowly miss a group of small kids on the sidewalk. “Somebody’s going to get

killed here very shortly,” he said, desperation in his voice. Years back, someone did. Mr Toon said a man on a motorbike came around the corner, lost control, crossed the centre line, and hit oncoming traffic opposite his house. He said the size and design of the roundabout is wrong and its wet weather surface has long disappeared. The speed limit – 60km/h – is also a problem. “The council just keeps fobbing us off,” Mr Toon said. He said his wife wants to move house because of it. “We bought this as a retirement home. She’s

trying to make me sell. She said ‘we’ve got to get out of here. This place is dangerous.’” A spokesman for Auckland Transport, which looks after roads and traffic in the Super City, told the Times that the crash history for this intersection over the past 10 years shows three “loss of control crashes”. “To reinforce the need to slow down Auckland Transport has recently added some signs to remind drivers of the need to slow down and drive to the conditions,” he said. “Previously we have looked at the roundabout but no changes were proposed for its layout. “As an additional interim measure, we are looking at possibly putting in a “SLOW” pavement marking on the Aviemore Drive approach to encourage a slower speed.” The Times will now seek police data to confirm the number of road accidents at this intersection.

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Thanks for the shout out for tourism in last week’s paper (Howick and Pakuranga Times, July 28). We are moving ahead and getting positive responses from the community. I’ve also been asked to go and talk to a few groups, we have secured a domain name and email address and, with your support and giving us that extra publicity, it is all looking very positive indeed. However, of course, we still need to secure that funding to give us that further push, which I am hoping we will do in the next month or so. Charmaine Chapman Chairperson, Howick Tourism Inc

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What a fiasco that was! Having written how delighted I was to see that there was a service by which we Howickians could park at Lloyd Elsmore and then bus to the ferry, I decided to find out what the timetable was. Well there isn’t one! I rang (Howick &) Eastern Bus Co and was told quite tersely that I would have to ring Auckland Transport, which I did. At least I received a civil response but was informed that they had no knowledge of such a thing.

They may even find that more people use the ferry service as they do not do so now because of the parking problems. PJ Lambert Howick

Running with the hares, hunting with the hounds

Magic moon This reader has captured a magnificent image of the moon from Howick. “Here are a couple of photos I took of my favourite place in the world to live - Howick. I then drove to Lloyd Elsmore where there was a small notice which was high on a post (one would need to be a giraffe to read it easily) and it appeared to say that the only such bus was for the very early ferry! Surely the powers-thatbe, could surmise that such a service, leaving in time

The moon shot was this morning (Thursday, July 21) as I went out to work and saw the full moon sliding down towards the horizon. Peter Booth for all the ferry departures would make a significant solution for lessening the dreadful parking problem at Half Moon Bay. Of course it would also mean that services from the ferry should be required to drop passengers at Lloyd Elsmore Park on their return journey.

I am somewhat confused by your article (Times, June 16) entitled Dog Control Debate where the Times quotes Gary Boles: “We have had rules for our local area for years, and have never had a problem, I am afraid that we will have a lot of privileges with off-leash access to many areas prohibited through the whole summer”. What wrangles me with this article is that Mr Boles had an opportunity to support retaining current dog access laws until they are reviewed. This would have sent a strong message to council that many in Howick consider the current dog access laws are working well. Instead, he decided to “opt out” and abstain from voting rather than support the status quo. To turn around now and take a stand appears more political posturing, and should be recognised as such. Steve Udy (Personal commentary)

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Saturday, August 13, 10am1pm, Bruce McLaren Retirement Village, 795 Chapel Rd, Dannemora. An assortment of NZ-made crafts made by the residents of the village plus many more crafters from the area. Phone 535-0220.

Zonta Club

On Tuesday, August 2, Zonta Club of East Auckland celebrates its 29th birthday. Do join us for a fun filled evening at the Howick Club at 6pm. Phone Eleanor 534-8681.

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Country music

The next meeting of the Eastern Districts Country Music Club is on August 3, 7.30pm at the Bucklands Beach War Memorial Hall, Wharf Rd, Bucklands Beach. $5 admission for non-members. Come along and listen or have a sing. Check us out www.easterndistrictscountrymusicclub@org. nz.

CAB annual meeting

Pakuranga-Eastern Manukau and Botany invites you to attend the annual general meeting, 11am, August 24, Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts, Social Room, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga. Guest speaker Adele White, deputy chair, Howick Local Board. A light lunch available at the end of the meeting. RSVP 576 8331 or pakuranga@cab.org.nz

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Do you have to speak at the next anniversary, wedding, birthday, farewell? Are your speaking skills restricting your career? Are you confident? We will train you in a friendly supportive environment. For further information email pakuranga@toastmasters.org. nz or visit pakuranga.toastmastersclubs.org. Our meetings are every second Monday at 6.30-8.30pm at the Social Room, Te Tuhi. Next meeting Monday, August 17.

Howick Horticultural Society AGM

Our next meeting is on August 9 at Te Tuhi Arts Centre, 9.30am. Come along and listen to Shaun, an acupuncturist. Members can pay for their trip to the Hari Krishna Temple and lunch there, $30. New members welcome. Phone Bonnie 272-7538 or Maureen 576-7661.

Thursday, August 11, 10.30am at the Haseler Hall, All Saint’s Church, Selwyn Road, Howick. Our speaker is Linda Cartwright from Green Bay Kings Plant Barn and she is doing a demonstration on hanging baskets. This is followed by a shared lunch for members (please bring a small plate). Phone 534-0249.

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Green Gables Cottage Art Gallery, Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook Street, Howick, will feature artists Janice Skinner and Wai Leng Ong from Friday, August 5-Sunday, August 27. Sales help to support the South Auckland Totara Hospice. Entry free, all welcome. Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 10am-3pm. Phone Beryl 5345448.

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Family history

Highland Park Library celebrates New Zealand Family History Month with three events. Saturday, August 6, 2pm. Beginning your family history with Robyn Williams from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists. Wednesday, August 10, 10am – using online newspapers for family history research. Wednesday. August 10, 1.30pm – Brick walls: tips and tricks to help solve your family history puzzle.

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For the over 65s. Join our friendly guests at the Selwyn Centre, 30 Cook St (All Saints Hall) in Howick. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am-1.30pm, $3 for falls prevention exercise, activities and interesting discussions; morning tea included. $6 for a range of lunch options. Phone Ann Morrison 021-0559209. To arrange pick up and drop off call Sue 534-6380. Come along to the popular Upright and Active exercise programme 9am-9.45am every Wednesday.

Harlequin Musical Theatre Presents Bad Girls – The Musical from August 6-20. Wednesday-Saturday, 8pm, Sunday matinees 4pm (August 7, 14). Suitable for a mature audience. Presented by Harlequin Musical Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd (behind Howick Community Centre). Tickets from iticket. co.nz or phone 361-1000.

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Free parenting discussion on ‘Managing fighting and aggression’, in Chinese, Monday, August 8 and Friday, August 12, 10am-12pm, Manaia Room, Pakuranga Library Building, 7 Aylesbury St, Pakuranga. Free 3 hour parking and morning tea provided.

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A short course run by Auckland East Parents Centre for any caregiver of little ones. A qualified nurse takes you through emergency situations/common childhood illnesses and practicing CPR. Next course is on Saturday August 20, 9.30am-11.30am, Cook Street Howick. Book online www.aepc.org.nz or email courses@aepc.org.nz.

Do you have a child with food allergies? The local Allergy New Zealand support group is having an evening discussing how to help our children cope with anxiety and develop resilience. Tuesday, August 16, 7.30pm in Pakuranga. Guest speaker who is a counselor and an allergy mum. Phone Kimberley: 576-0674, 0211438484 or email maddensnoad@gmail.com

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Our not-for-profit organisation needs fresh faces. No previous volunteer experience is required, but a genuine interest in parenthood and helping the community would be helpful. Our roles suit mums or dads that have 1-3 hours per week to support the efficient running of our Parents Centre as secretary/ admin support, organising courses, events and fundraising, advertising. Email info@ aepc.org.nz, or phone Kylie 021-839169.

Disobedience

Free parenting discussion on ‘Dealing with disobedience’ for new migrants and refugees, Friday August 5 in Chinese, from 10am-12pm, Manaia Room, Pakuranga Library Building, 7 Aylesbury St, Pakuranga.Free 3 hour parking and morning tea provided.

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Mandarin stories, song

Come and join us at Highland Park Library for stories, songs and activities in Mandarin Chinese on both Friday, August 5, 10am and Saturday, August 6, 10am. Will be followed by our regular English story times. Phone 535-5935.

Breastfeeding?

Join the East Auckland Big Latch On event. Register at 9.50am, Friday, August 5, Haseler Hall, All Saints Church, Selwyn Road, Howick. Phone Heather, Howick La Leche League, 527-6233 or Aimee 021-257 6626.

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All Saints Church, Selwyn Road, Howick, invites you to join in an hour of favourite hymns, personal stories and musical items, followed by afternoon tea, 2pm, Sunday, August 7. Phone 534-6864.

Beginner’s iPad workshop Pakuranga Library, Tuesday, August 9, 11am–12pm. Do you have an iPad and want to learn more? You will be shown useful functions on the iPad plus other tips. Suitable for beginners. You need to have your Apple ID and passwords.

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Harlequin Musical Theatre this weekend launches “Bad Girls – The Musical”, a fresh, funny and original British musical, based on characters from the award-winning and hugely popular television drama. This musical extravaganza will hit the stage beginning this weekend. Set in the fictional HMP Larkhall, Bad Girls is the story of new idealistic Wing Governor Helen Stewart and her battles with the entrenched old guard of Officer Jim Fenner and his sidekick Sylvia Hollamby. It also follows the love story that develops between Helen and charismatic inmate Nikki Wade. A tragic death on the wing – in which Fenner is implicated – leads to an angry protest from the women and forces Helen and Nikki to their opposite sides of the bars. But when it’s clear that Helen stands to lose her job over Fenner’s misdeeds, the race is on for the women to nail him once and for all. Director and choreographer, Susanne Dell, and musical director, Lynnette Leggett, aim to present the ‘baddest and the best’ show in town.

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rent boom is that the builders are working so quickly and with so many jobs on the go that we turn up and they are not ready for inspection.” It’s rare, he says, to find doubtful practices used on purpose. Builders cutting corners to cut costs number among the bottom two-three per cent. “They are fly-by-nighters and they don’t last long. They move around a lot and leave a trail of destruction. But we are proactively working to cut them off

as early as possible.” Structural and finishing work provides signs of bad workmanship, Mr Fahrensohn says. “The way a person acts is a tell tale. You get a gut feeling when someone is trying to guide you around rather than letting you do the inspection.” Product substitution, he says, is one of the main ways some builders and sub-contractors cut corners, for example under-sized wiring installed at one-third the cost of the specified product. “Every type of product has an alternative copy, right down to bolts manufactured in overseas countries from lesser quality steel. I can find exact copies of most components of bathroom ware and a home owner won’t know they have been installed for a year or two until a component, such as a faucet, gets loose and starts to drip.” One of the biggest current issues, Mr Fahrensohn says, is the level of workmanship because of the speed and amount of work undertaken causing human error. “Five years ago a building supervisor would be responsible for five houses. Now we can find one supervising 60 houses and at that rate they can’t check every detail. We find school leavers, people from overseas countries, tech students, anyone who can swing a hammer under supervision having done the work. Then we turn up to inspect.” Depending on when a job is stopped, the cost can be “mega-

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compared with bad workmanship, he says. “Bad workmanship can still comply with the Building Code and unfortunately a council inspector can only address issues which don’t comply with the code. “There have always been dodgy practitioners,” Mr Fahrensohn says. “But the problem now is more about the amount of work going on and people not being ready for inspections. The architects are churning out the plans at such a rate and getting them into the council for building consents that it [the council] is almost turning into a quality assurance service.” Consent applications, he says, have increased on average 13 per cent across the region over the last year and this figure is similar for the Howick Ward. About 210 building consents are “turned down” annually at lodgement and about 70 per cent of building consents require further information to prove they will comply with the Building Code. This results in a delay issuing consents while council processors wait for information. “Few of these consents are cancelled,” he says, “as we work with customers to address the missing information to allow the application to be continued.” This is a consistent problem across the entire Auckland region, he says. “The problem with the cur-

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BATHROOM & SHOWER BOX RELINING

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021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

Great rates, Gold Card discount. Local family business. Reliable, friendly, no job too small. EFTPOS avail. Call Anthony 534 0275

The

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ALADDIN

Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

Air conditioners

DRAFTING & DESIGN

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

for over 20 yrs

Electrician

FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901

CARPET LAYING

New Zealand Registered

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CONCRETE

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CD137943

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

BATHROOM IMPRESSIONS

NZ Reg Electrician

Specialising in stove repairs

HANDYMEN

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Ph: Paul 534 7427 hm or 021 251 4615

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TV AERIAL

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QUALITY CATERING AT affordable prices, celebrations, lunches or any occasion. 12yrs exp. Ph Debbie, Delicious Dining 537-1312 or 021 180 9878

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

A STOVE PROBLEM?

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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Carey

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CATERING

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AERIALS

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

RIVERHILLS

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PAVING PAVING & Landscaping. Free quotes. Phone Jim 027 5509 955 or 537 2988 ah

0800 24 LOCK 0800 245 625

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

AJ BOWKER

Certifying Plumber

535 1111 027 235 2517

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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 PLUMBER All maint wrk, no job too small. Prompt service. Ph 535 9567 PLUMBER Certified 19yrs exp. New or RENO work/ Hot Water Cylinders. Brad 022 671 8125.

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

ting Ltd Wayn e’s Pain

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Bizzy Bee Plumbing Ltd

Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127

call Ian on 0800-000-116

PAVING

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

ROOFING

“i won’t sting you”

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

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Ph: 274 6357

QUALITY PAVING LTD Rob 022 4300 745

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

CD155961

CD215949

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

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 ♦

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

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WINDOW cleaning. Best price. Phone Grant 533 0522 or 0211 576 963 WINDOWS, frames, sills, I will give a free quote today. Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784

Howick Midwife Health Care has a newly refurbished facility situated at 76 Cook Street adjacent to the Howick Village Town Centre. The facility offers equipped 2 clinical rooms & 1consultation room. The facility is also approved for Educational classes. Parking onsite. Business Hours: Monday to Friday (7.30am - 8.30pm) - Saturday (7.30am - 4pm) Pricing: Hourly Rate Room Hire: $15 + GST 4 Hourly Rate Hire (1/2 day): $35 + GST 8 Hourly Rate Hire (Full day): $70 + GST Hourly Rate for Educational sessions: $25 + GST Howick Midwife Healthcare facility provides a wonderful opportunity for any health professionals to expand their services into a vibrant Howick community. For more information contact: Nimisha Waller, Midwife/Owner on 021474057 or email: nimisha@howickmidwife.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Howick-Midwife-Ltd-231136853608912/

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TREES BRUCE (021) 653-425 534-2595 Also Pauanui

UPHOLSTERERS

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For all Shades & Blinds plus outdoor furniture Contact

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RUBBISH REMOVALS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

WINDOW CLEANING

STUMP GRINDING

RO O F I N G

021 0843 2527

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

K54154

FREE QUOTES

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✓ Specialist waterblasting

Hard top convertible 153,000 kms only 2 owners NZ new Great condition $25,000 ono

MERCEDES SL350 2003 auto tiptronic

Phone Owner 0274 733 402

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

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0800 BENNETT

Plumbing Ltd

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

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Gary Hanson

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Ph Ross 521 2777 or 021-944899

Bennett Plumbing and Drainage Ltd

ALL STUMPS & TREES. Est 49 yrs. Free advice. Pauanui, Whangamata. Ph Terry NZATL 530 8741 or 0274 989 080

K54141

SS80294

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

Howick Midwife Ltd

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TO LEASE

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

PLUMBER

24 hours on site care

CD244490

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

Brett 534 3562 / 027 493 0181 Warren 534 3551 / 027 281 9454

Safe, low pressure, exterior cleaning Houses, Roof treatments, Paths, Drives, Decks CALL YOUR LOCAL OPERATOR CRAIG 535-5661 www.chemwash.co.nz

K54159

Certifying plumbing, gas and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

Dog and Cat Boarding Dog Grooming Doggy Day Care

CHEMWASH

CD140634

ADAM OXLEY

Ph: Murray

Qualified Arborist

K54146

PAINTING & DECORATING

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

PAINTER Paperhanger. Free quotes, Pensioner discount. 30yrs exp. 535-3022 PAINTER/Plasterer & handyman 30 yrs+ exp Ph Muzza 577-2989/0276770294

Ph Josh 536 4603 or 021-074-8027

TREES

Hill Plumbing

4/302 Ti Irirangi Dr, Botany South Ph 09 265 2865

Reducing Thinning Shaping Full removal Chipped onsite or removed Good rates Great references Free quotes

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

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

Exterior Soft Washing of:

House/Building Washing Roof & Gutter Cleaning Roof Treatments Moss/Lichen Removal Decks, Paths, Drives, Fences PLUS: Carpet/ Window Cleaning Pest Control

Call Chris 021 366615 or 0508 932 532

All tree & hedge work Rubbish removal Garden Clearouts Free Quotes Fully Insured

All about

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

CD243122

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

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES

KAK007

0800 420 900

A PAINTER 20yrs exp. Free quotes. Small jobs pref. Reas rates. Reliable. Trevor 576 5970, 021 255 7610

K54065

CD240215

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

Handy Andy Plumbing

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

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

Every Job Project Managed

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

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PLASTERBOARD stopping, new and alterations, quality work, reas rates. Grant 021 673 388

PLUMBERS

Free Quotes 0800 100 025

BRIAN Certifying Plumber

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

PINKYS PET BOARDING AND GROOMING CD242005

ANY Plastering/ Painting! In/out. Lge/sml jobs, small holes repaired New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803

PAINTER & DECORATOR

CD142804

GALLAGHER PLUMBING

PETS

CD145278

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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

WATERBLASTING

CD229507

CD177471

Pavers at factory prices

TREE SERVICES

PLASTERERS

HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

Interior and Exterior Painting, Wallpapering New and Existing Registered Master Painter Ph Andy 027 495 8661

PLUMBERS

KB2051

LOCKSMITHS

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SITUATIONS VACANT

THAI MEDICAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

PART TIME DUTY MANAGER

Full-time Therapist required. 3yrs experience preferred. Must be qualified in Thai Medical Massage. Must be a team player and have good English, communication & customer service skills.

Must be available to work Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings. Current Managers Licence required. Interested? Email the Bar Manager: admin@howickrsa.co.nz

Reply: gaye@thaispa.co.nz

Come join the Dyson NZ team within the Customer Services Department

Bus Drivers Wanted

This is a new role with DYSON NZ based in Ellerslie. Customer service experience is critical and the person must be computer literate with an excellent phone manner and great communication skills. Some face to face dealings with customers necessary. An understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word is a must. This is a full time role covering Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Please send your CV to Mark Robinson mark@averyrobinson.co.nz

CD235072

Must have Full Class 1 licence for minimum of 2 years Subject to Police Clearance All other training will be given Application forms available from 380 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany from 8am till 4.30pm

CD244576

Howick College is seeking a Grounds Person to join the property team. The hours of work will be 10.00am to 5.30pm during terms 2 and 3 and 10.30am to 6.00pm terms 1 and 4. Duties include maintenance of the gardens, fields, equipment and litter control. Applicants will need to be able to work unsupervised and be able to follow health and safety practices. Applications will be accepted by post to Mike Stanghan, Howick College, PO Box 38142 Howick, or email to mike.stanghan@howick.school.nz Please include a covering letter, CV and a completed support staff application form which can be found on our website at the address below. http://www.howickcollege.school.nz/about/staff-vacancies/ Applications close on 12/8/16 at 5pm.

SITUATIONS VACANT

VOLUNTEERS BUDGET ADVISORS

WEB OFFSET PRINTERS REQUIRED Immediate Start

Inprint Ltd supplies qualified and unqualified labour to the print industry. We are currently looking for web offset printers as part of our contract to supply labour to the biggest and most advanced printing site in New Zealand which prints a variety of newspapers. Based in Auckland, the hours of work are varied and flexible but you must be prepared to work Saturday nights. Working conditions are excellent and market rates are paid. Apply now by sending your CV to: accounts@steelcraft.co.nz or phone (09) 270 2000

CD244786

ST HELIERS

PRE SCHOOL TEACHER

HOWICK INTERMEDIATE

Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Service is seeking people with life experience to assist us in helping others to create order in their financial lives, 6-8 hours per week. We offer mileage reimbursement, personal satisfaction, development opportunities and a professional working environment. The Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Service is an independent service and is affiliated to the NZFFBS. If this sounds like you, or you want more information please call 576 5222 or email: budgeting@phbs.org.nz

CD244745

PROPERTY MANAGER

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Your role is to guide our children in experiences that evoke wonder, joy and a love of learning. Join our team of motivated special teachers who are at the heart of everything we do, so investment in your personal growth and your career is always a priority. You need to show us that you have a strong connection with the Reggio approach and that you want more than just a job. To apply please send your covering letter and cv to Rachael Email: stheliers@bearpark.co.nz

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We are looking for an experienced plain sewer / overlocker to join our team based in our knitwear factory in Howick. Must be able to communicate in English. This is a full time position with flexible hours. Please phone 534 9904 between 9.30am and 11.30am, on Monday 8th or Tuesday 9th August for further information. NZ KNIT COMPANY LTD

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We require an energetic and self-motivated person to carry out class preparation and administrative functions for the Technology Department Must enjoy working in a learning environment, be time efficient and supportive. A current drivers licence is essential. Detailed information and pack is available on the College website : www.sanctamaria.school.nz Apply in writing enclosing application form and CV to: Business Manager P O Box 64 437 Botany Town Centre MANUKAU CITY Or email: m.littlejohn@sanctamaria.school.nz Applications close: Friday 12 August 2016

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The position is fulltime. Hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The property manager will be responsible for: • The safety, maintenance and enhancement of the grounds, buildings and pool • Security and school access • Liaison with contractors and cleaners The successful applicant will be: • Practical and skilled in carrying out maintenance tasks and minor projects • Reliable, well-organised and proactive • Constructive, approachable and flexible • Energetic and a hard worker • An effective communicator • A team player Previous experience with caretaking or property management would be advantageous. Remuneration and start date to be negotiated at interview. Please apply by email to the Principal, Yolande Franke: yolandef@howickint.school.nz with your CV and covering letter. Please include at least 2 referees. Closing date for applications: Friday 12 August 2016.

Are you outgoing, confident and have a passion for selling? Here’s your chance for a great career as part of a successful advertising sales team based in the vibrant Botany Town Centre, Auckland.

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

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If you want to earn some extra money and are able to work from home, then an interviewing position with Ipsos is the job for you! Exciting opportunities are now available at Ipsos for self-motivated people to join our team as Casual Home Based Interviewers. This isn’t remotely to do with marketing or sales, but in fact about convincing people that their opinion matters to us and to spend some time giving us their views on a wide range of topics. To be successful in these roles you will: • Have EXCELLENT written and oral English • Be people focused • Have a quiet space to work from home • Be able to type 30 words per minute with 85% accuracy • Be well organised • Be goal and target orientated • Be computer literate • Have a home computer with internet access For the right person there are a variety of shifts available. We operate 6.00pm – 12.30am Monday to Friday and 10am – 7pm in the weekends. Shifts lengths and days are negotiable, depending on the hours you can commit to. We aim to find shifts that work for both you and us. We offer: • The ability to work from your own home • Working on projects for some of NZ’s and the world’s biggest organisations • Flexibility • Full training and on-going support If this sounds like you, then please send your CV and Cover Letter to freda.adams@ipsos.com or call 09 538 0500

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Times House Publishing and Times Newspapers proud publishers of Rural Living, EastLife, Howick and Pakurang Times, Botany and Ormiston Times, Design & Build and Settling In

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We know effective advertising consultants are: ■ Good enough to back themselves to build a sound client base ■ Confident enough to educate clients on different media products and their benefits ■ Committed enough to manage accounts and ensure clients feel valued ■ Creative enough to come up with innovative ideas to grow client spend Times House Publishing is looking for someone special to actively grow their portfolio in a challenging sales position in their magazine team. You will need: ■ Excellent communication/English skills – written and oral ■ Excellent time management ■ Ability to multi-task and handle pressure ■ Strong negotiation/problem solving skills ■ Bubbly personality with can-do attitude and initiative A sound media background will be advantageous. You will work on a variety of publications including our exciting community magazine EastLife and Rural Living as well as special projects. Times is proud of its progressive and high-achieving team and encourages staff input. We offer a great work environment in Botany Town Centre. Forget the big commute and discover the benefits of working locally. Send your CV with a covering letter by Friday 12 August to: Michele@times.co.nz

Casual Home Based Interviewers

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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ACTIVE man for odd jobs. Short hours to suit. Please phoneâ&#x20AC; 527 3221.

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The position is 9am-3pm but can be flexible. A keen interest in gardening a must, along with own transport and clean Drivers Licence. Please phone 021 490 142

GARDEN Maintenance Manager. Work with trees, palms and lawnmowing. Ph Paul 021 156 6951

PART Time Cleaner required. Must be experienced & be able to drive. Please call Michelle on 021 21 41 444

TO LET

Professionalism Dedication Excellent Communication Proactive Approach

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Ideal City pad, a penthouse apartment that will take your breath away! Elevated location on the 14th floor with huge views over city and harbour.

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED MELLONS BAY large furn room, shared flat in exec home central to beach, shops, transport. $170pw plus shared utilities. Phone 533 3931

ACCOMMODATION WANTED HOWICK/ Pakuranga/ Beachlands. Very tidy, mature cple require rental. N/s, no pets. 2/3 brms. End Aug. Phone Sue 536 6691 or 027 326 5624

TO LEASE

2 dble bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms all mod cons with Smeg oven & high end appliances 1 carpark with storage locker AUT/Uni on your doorstep gym in building too much on offer to list

offers over $850,000 P: Paul or Maxine H: 0903651712 Mobile: 021 931 253 E: pwforsyth@xtra.co.nz

OPEN HOME Sat 1-1.45, Sun 11.30-12.15 Apartment 14D, 15 Mount St, Auckland Central

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

BREAST CARE ESSENTIALS

Matt has worked in Property Management for over 15 years. Being an energetic and dedicated professional, Matt ensures a reliable tenant is placed into your property. Whether you require complete Property Management whereby eliminating any stress such as rent collection, monthly inspections etc giving you peace of mind, or simply our casual letting service, Matt will deliver a professional standard of service.

MATT BALME DDI 538 0682 Mob 021 538 595 102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

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HOUSES WANTED TO BUY

Property Management and Casual Letting Specialist

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA2008)

Required for an Indian Grocery Store. Knowledge of grocery/Indian grocery required. Experience in the field will be an advantage. Be proficient in English, Hindi, Punjabi. Email CV to:

PAKURANGA off Cascades Rdâ&#x20AC; tidy 3 brm home, $550pw Ph: 0211475962

TORRENS RD Business Park East Tamaki, 75sq m warehouse and 75sq m offices/or apartment. Ph 027 4516107

MATT BALME

STORE MANAGER

Sumptuous living, magnificent views and all in the heart of Auckland

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Fitting Service

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

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HANDYPERSON, suit retired. sml lawn - mulch mower, light gardening, odd sml repair. Dannemora area, casual when reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d $15hr. Refs Ph 274 8709

KIDZ CLUB NEW ZEALAND LTD is seeking a mature person for our Oscar programme based in Maraetai. This is a rewarding position for someone who feels confident working with children, and is a team player who can take charge of the situations when needed and can demonstrate great organisational skills. To be able to show a commitment to Kidz Club NZ Ltd by demonstrating excellent time keeping skills and reliability. You must be able to think on your feet and have a common sense approach. This position is for 23 1/4 hours per week 7:00am-8:30am and 2:45pm-6:00pm during school terms only. The successful applicant must enjoy working with children from a range of different ages and backgrounds. You will be an energetic, motivated person who keenly partakes in all activities, including sports, games and arts and crafts. You will be a positive role model for all children and be able to manage behaviour in a firm but fair manner. Ideally, this position would be best suited for persons with experience in either teaching or childcare. However, all factors will be taken into consideration when appointing the ideal candidate. Full training will be offered to the successful applicant. Police Vetting will be a requirement. Remuneration will be based on skills and experience. In confidence - Please text your full name and contact number to 027 2855326 or send CV to admin@kidzclub.co.nz

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE

SCHOOL TERMS ONLY

An eye on the Sky......

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CLEANER

No experience required â&#x20AC;˘ Must be available Monday - Sunday â&#x20AC;˘ 8.30am - 2pm â&#x20AC;˘ Must have own reliable transport Email CV only: admin@seg.co.nz

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE - MANAGER

PAKURANGA F/furn lgr dble brm, onsite park, $280pw incl pwr, wtr, food, wifi. Near Pkrnga Plaza. Ph 577 5578, 021 811 518. Welcome to view & discuss.

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Required for busy landscaping company. Full time. Must be physically fit. Ph: 021 885 676

Required by a specialist orthodontic laboratory in East Tamaki/Burswood. Someone not necessarily formally trained, but having good manual dexterity, attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Main duties will be the pouring and making of dental models and unpacking / sorting incoming jobs. Role to suit part-timer (Mon-Friday mornings) with some flexibility. On-job training will be provided. Please send CV in confidence to prodontics@gmail.com / fax to 09-2710127

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Preferably certified and must be experienced in Public and Private Drainage. Good opportunities within expanding company. DRAINSLAYERS CO LTD Phone 09 276 5464 or 0508 752 937

HOUSES FOR SALE

BOARD OFFERED

Assistant Dental Technician

DRAINLAYERS REQUIRED

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HOWICK OFFICE

12 Uxbridge Road, Howick - Ph 538 0680

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

COCKLE BAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MELLONS BAY - HOWICK 1 Bed bedsit Sandspit Rd $340 f/f 2 Bed Uxbridge Rd $420 3 Bed Union Rd $500 2 Bed Selwyn Rd $500 4 Bed Hutchinson Rd $580 3 Bed Haseler Cres $680 FARM COVE 1 Bed Studio Fielding Cres $320 p&w

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BOTANY OFFICE

To advertise your business, rental, job vacancy Phone 271 8055 our friendly classified consultants are ready to advise and help you. Email classifieds@times.co.nz

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre Tracy Oliver DDI: 538 1237 or 021 422 177 tracy.oliver@raywhite.com Lloyd Reardon DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com

DANNEMORA 3 Bed

John Brooke Cres

$620

Lloyd

FLATBUSH OFFICE

SPORTS NOTICES

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction

HOWICK PAKURANGA

Cathy Huang DDI: 538 1288 or 021 883 600 Amny Lam DDI: 538 1287 or 021 108 6663

CRICKET CLUB PO Box 82-294, Highland Park, Auckland, 2143 Telephone (09) 576 5602 Email: admin@hpcc.org.nz

REGISTRATION OPENS 5 Aug. For girls and boys - 5 years old to adults

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Senior & Junior on-line Registrations Senior Open Trials in Indoor Training Centre Tuesday 4 October at 18:00 - New Players Welcome Senior Outdoor nets begin Tuesday 11 October at 18:00

Junior Muster Day 27 Aug 2016, 10:00-14:00, Lloyd Elsmore Park CD244738

Come and try it out!

cathy.huang@raywhite.com amny.lam@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 3 Bed Eastridge Crt $620 Cathy 4 Bed Camerton Cl $670 Cathy 4 Bed Cheriton Rd $850 Lloyd BOTANY DOWNS 3 Bed Billabong Pl $570 Amny HIGHLAND PARK 3 Bed Aberfeldy Ave $500 Amny PAKURANGA - FARM COVE - SUNNYHILLS 3 Bed Pakuranga Rd $440 Cathy 3 Bed Reelick Ave $520 Amny 3 Bed Harford Pl $540 Amny BOTANY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DANNEMORA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FLAT BUSH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MISSION HEIGHTS 4 Bed Triumph Rd $570 Cathy 4 Bed Fernly Rise $600 Cathy 4 Bed Flat Bush School Rd $600 Cathy 4 Bed Borris Cl $630 Cathy 4 Bed Carlingford Dr $640 Cathy GOLFLANDS 3 Bed Golfland Dr $620 Amny 4 Bed Bard Pl $650 Cathy 4 Bed West Fairway $660 Cathy MT WELLINGTON 2 Bed Apt Thompson Park Rd $650 Amny

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

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

PAKURANGA 2 Bed Fielding Cr $450 2 Bed Pakuranga Rd $550 HOWICK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MELLONS BAY - COCKLE BAY 3 Bed Mirrabooka Ave $520 4 Bed Botany Rd $625 4 Bed Elliot St $650 BUCKLANDS BEACH - EASTERN BEACH 2 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $450 3 Bed + study Vivian Wilson Dr $650 CLEVEDON 5 Bed Parish Line Rd $695 MT WELLINGTON 2 Bed Alana Pl $460

Kyla Matt Michelle Kyla Kyla Michelle Kyla Michelle Michelle

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE 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 Prince Regent Dr $400 2 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $420 5 Bed McCrystal Ave $780 DANNEMORA - FLAT BUSH - BOTANY 3 Bed Flatbush School Rd $600 4 Bed Springside Way $730 WHITFORD 5 Bed Whitford Rd $1800

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LANDLORDS We offer two services:

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

Ph: 271 8055 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: 271 8056 â&#x20AC;˘ Email classifieds@times.co.nz

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GARAGE SALES

PUBLIC MEETING & AGM

FOR SALE

13 August, 10.15am - 12.30pm Fencible Lounge, Uxbridge Rd, Howick

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

SECOND HAND SHOP

HOME, cleaning by est. business over 20 yrs exp. Reas Rates 027 2722319

not Wednesday 14 September 2016 as previously advertised

Special Conditions Apply

TUITION

0800 696 874

Guitar Lessons Enrol now for TERM 3, 2016

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

cial 2 weeks p arent fee free if enrolled b e fo re 30 Septem ber

ENGLISH/Maths/ Science(NCEA/Cambridge) Qualified exp tutors/teachers. Essay writing/editing. 535-0523

KIDS KARATE

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

PAKURANGA MONTESSORI

MATHS PHYSICS Calculus Stats Chem. Tutor NCEA/ Camb. Ph 250 4422 or 021 107 2851

LEARNING CENTRE

• High quality education within a Montessori Learning environment • NZ qualified Teachers • Vacancies for children 2-6 years old • Open Hours: 7.30am - 5.30pm • Morning / afternoon tea and late afternoon snack provided • Open full year • Every Wednesday is OPEN DAY

MATHS tutor avail, 2 yrs exp China, tutor College lvl Ph 534 3677 MATHS tutor avail, 2 yrs exp China, tutor College lvl Ph 534 3677

Music Lessons

71 Udys Road, Pakuranga

(behind St Peter’s Anglican Church)

Phone: 09 213 1866 - 021 710 065 Email: pmontessori2014@gmail.com * Pakuranga Montessori Learning Centre reserves the right to clarify the contents of this advertisement

Drums Guitar Bass Guitar Piano Keyboard Clarinet Saxophone Ph: 021 879 870

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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

TAI-CHI QIGONG, For well being, enjoy gathering, relaxing, world music Ph 5763705

YOGA

Intermediate class $15 Every Thurs 6.30 - 8pm Howick Bridge Club (in basement)behind Hwk/Pkgna Rec Centre, Pakuranga Rd Ph Vicki 027 6820 789 Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Service Inc

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, 14 September 2016 at 10am Venue: Howick Local Board, Meeting Room, Pakuranga Library Complex, Aylesbury St, Pakuranga Enquiries 576 5222

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ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 021 772 030

BREAST CARE ESSENTIALS

Fitting Service

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Ph: 0800 677 467 Ph: 576 1507

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

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

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LESSONS FROM $18 Private, professional,affordable. Competitions, practical and theory exams. We have teachers in your area. (Est 63 yrs)

Contact Andy 534 6374 021 267 5702 www.guitar121.co.nz

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7768 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Counterfeiter. 8, Olden. 9, Disturb. 10, Scruff. 11, People. 12, Small. 14, Spite. 18, Annual. 20, Tailor. 23, Dormant. 24, Throw. 25, Military medal. Down - 1, Choose. 2, Under. 3, Tuneful. 4, Rude. 5, Ensue. 6, Trumpet. 7, Robber. 13, Mongrel. 15, Phantom. 16, Tandem. 17, Trowel. 19, Abaft. 21, Lurid. 22, Star.

HAYNE’S GLASS

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

SALE & SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 9 (4) The Lone Star Botany, 588 Chapel Road, Botany, has made an application to the District Licencing Agency at Auckland for the grant of an on license in respect of the premises situated at 588 Chapel Rd, Botany. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 12am. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of Auckland Council at Manukau, Ground Floor, Kotuku House, 4 Osterley Way, Manukau City. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the above Act. This is the first publication of the notice.

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WE BUY FURNITURE IN GOOD CONDITION

Ballot applications close

Wednesday 7 September 2016 at 3.30pm

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

Guitar121

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Enrolment Applications

CAT DOORS

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Ph: 532 8385

Winter Spe

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CHILDCARE

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

Macleans College

Enrolment information is available at the school office or can be downloaded from www.macleans.school.nz Any enquiries please telephone the Enrolment Administrator, Mrs Walsh on 535 2620, extn 885

WINTER Special. Best massage, warm & clean. Only $48/hr. Best professional massage. Phone 576 1472

Since 2000

$25(conditions Per Basket apply)

TUITION

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FOCUS ON FEET. Home visits. Professional Gentle Care. Marlena RN Ph 5331150

Professional Ironing K6D084

AA FIREWOOD Top quality, dry, seasoned. All types of wood. Ph 534 6299

Sports Massage

Unit 19, 325 Ti Rakau Dr, East Tamaki. Ph: 273 5519 or 022 330 8633 Open 10am to 9.00pm CD205971

CLEAN, gen hsewk, iron, meal prep, shop, laundry, change sheets. Mature woman, excell refs, ph 027 814 1591

PETS

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MASSAGE

HOME HELP OFFERED

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DANNEMORA 15 Nephin Plce Sat 6th August 8.30am-10.30am from $1$100. Appliances, clothing, baby toys, homeware etc.

Ask the Mayoral Candidates

Phil Goff Victoria Crone Mark Thomas Chloe Swarbrick

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Do you want a local tradesperson? Do you want local employment? Want to know whats on in your local area? Read the local News? Why not have a browse online www.times.co.nz or phone us 271 8055 Your call will be answered by your local classified consultant not by a consultant overseas

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Howick Presbyterian Church

St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz Sunday, August 7 8.45am Communion in the Chapel 10am Café Service with King’s Kids Thursday, August 11 10am Morning Worship

Phone 535-4403

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

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

All Saints’ Anglican Church

Looking for a church home?

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

One Lord One Faith One People

Selwyn Rd, Howick Phone 534-6864 Email: allsaints@xtra.co.nz GBR088

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

Sunday morning 9.30am (with children’s programme) Sunday evening service TBA Youth Group every Friday 7.30pm

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Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

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Don’t write off the Lions in this final

A match to remember The Howick Hornets Fox Premiers beat top-of-the-table Papakura Sea Eagles at the weekend and in doing so won the inaugural Lia Johnston Memorial Shield. The Hornets, still unable to make the top four, stunned undefeated Papakura with a 32-24 win at Paparoa Park on Saturday. It was the first time the team has played for the Lia Johnston Memorial Shield, which was introduced in memory of Johnston. She died recently and had a long and special history with the Howick Hornets club. The club shared a message on its Facebook page from Johnston’s son in Australia the next day. “Just wanna say a huge thanks to all those who participated in yesterday’s game in memory of my mum, Lia Johnston. The

Club has played such a big part in our lives and made some unforgettable memories. “She would have been defiantly watching down yesterday no doubt yelling and cheering away. So glad our little man Braith was repping for us yesterday.” Meanwhile, there were two other Hornets teams playing in semi-finals on Saturday. The 12/13 restricted grade team lost 16-28 to the Manurewa Marlins and the 16/17 restricted grade team lost 12-44 to Mt Albert. However, the 16/17 restricted grade team have a second life and will play against the Manurewa Marlins in a second semi-final on Saturday. The Hornets under 18s have Richmond in their semi-final on Saturday and the open age restricted 85kg team will also play in their semi-final on Saturday.

rite off the Lions’ chances of a Super Rugby Championship final triumph against the Hurricanes in Wellington at your peril. While the Hurricanes might do it on home turf after failing to do so against the Highlanders last year, I am astounded at the confidence shown by so many highly respected New Zealand critics in writing off the Lions chances. Make no mistake, these Johan Ackermann-coached Lions are a better team than the nation’s Springboks side that won the June series against Ireland 2-1. As such, they should severely test the Hurricanes’ mettle, even though they could suffer some effects from jetlag in travelling from Johannesburg to Wellington. While they did get walloped by the Hurricanes on home soil early in the season, they have improved tremendously since, as evidenced by the hammering they gave the Crusaders and Highlanders in their last two matches. Well-led by powerful blindside flanker Jaco Kriel in the absence of injured captain and No 8 Warren Whiteley, they have a strong, tough pack and a cohesive, fast, straight-running backline who move the ball

Agnew’s Angle quickly and know how to score tries. Having also made the most of home town advantage to overwhelm the Sharks and Chiefs in their most recent games, the Chiefs are flying high with Beauden Barrett, PJ Perenara and Ardie Savea in devastating form. Especially Barrett whose tactical kicking, pace and ability to turn defence into attack in a twinkling has been astounding. However Elton Jantjies has been just as brilliant for the Lions; a beautifully balanced, clever, swift moving pivot who combines sweetly with quickpassing halfback Faf de Klerk. The clash between key playmakers Barrett and Jantjies should provide an intriguing spectacle although both can expect to be heavily targeted by opposing teams well aware of the danger they present. Certainly an aggressive defence has been the hallmark of the Hurricanes game and will need to be to contain Jantjies , centres Rohan Janse Van Rensburg and Lionel Mapoe and wings Ruan Combrinck and Courtnall Skosan

It’s incredible to recall they have got so far without three of their 2015 backline stars in Ma’a Nonu, Conrad Smith and Nehe Milne-Skudder, who went on to become key performers in the All Blacks World Cup triumph. Add to them out of touch Julian Savea, who has spent the last two games on the reserves bench, and the feat of coaches Chris Boyd and John Plumtree in filling the gaps with talented substitutes deserves applause. Among relative unknowns at Super Rugby level to have made huge progress for the Lions this year are second fiveeighth Willis Halaholo, loosehead prop Loni Uhila and locks Michael Fatialofa and Vaea Fifita. Amazingly, Fifita’s speed is comparable to that of Ardie Savea’s as he showed when playing blindside flanker for Wellington in last year’s ITM Cup and scoring some marvellous tries. Meanwhile, taming the dangerous Lions’ backline with a watertight defence will remain the top priority going into Sunday’s final for the determined Hurricanes, who will also be hoping for some more Barrett magic. Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

Local church helps homeless at marae By FARIDA MASTER

n quick response to the Manurewa Marae opening its doors for the homeless, Botany Life Community Church in Burswood has jumped into action to support the Whakapiki Ora project at the marae. Pastor Mark van Wijk of the community church says that they visited the marae in Manurewa and asked how they could contribute to help the homeless and destitute living rough during winter. The marae is offering food, a warm bed each night, a shower and supplies to take away. There are also five, two-bedroom Portacoms with showers, toilets and a kitchenette placed on the marae grounds to accommodate five families –along with a range of government agencies and social services located onsite during the day to help connect people with the support services. “We think this initiative is fantastic, and so we’re getting in behind them by running a local campaign amongst East Auckland churches, schools and the wider community,” says Mr Wijk. BotanyLife Community

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SUPPORT: Community pastors Mark van Wijk and Melanie Palmer are collecting supplies for the destitute taking shelter at the Manurewa Marae. Times photo Farida Master

Church has started Project Shelter to collect supplies for the homeless taking temporary shelter at the marae. They are collecting extra blankets, towels, single size linen as well as toiletry items like tooth brushes, toothpaste, soap and flannels. “Looking at the demographics there, we felt that there are good people in this area with big hearts who would like to contribute to make a difference,” he says. “We want to capitalise on our goodwill and

connections with schools and the community to help another organisation.” Pastor Melanie Palmer says that being on the PTA of Pigeon Mountain School when she heard the principal mention that they would love for the students to be involved in a project that makes a difference, she instantly decided to match things up. Now the students are going to have a mufti day on Friday where instead of donating a gold coin they can donate supplies for the homeless. “Our kids have way too many things and this is a good way for them to comprehend that there are other kids out there who even have a roof over their heads,” she says. Volunteers from the community church are also helping the marae to sort out the stuff donated by people instead of just dumping them, they say. The church is collecting and sorting items at Kotahi – the community centre, located at 272E Ti Rakau Drive, Burswood. The centre is open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm. If you’d like to arrange another time, just email shelter@botanylife.org.nz

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Young Arzan named player of the year Local footballer Arzan Todywalla has been named player of the year by international sport travel company AM Sports Tours after a sizzling performance for New Zealand at the Super Cup NI 2016 in Northern Ireland last week. The Saint Kentigern College student returned on Monday after nearly a week playing at the international Super Cup NI 2016 (formerly known as Milk Cup) tournament.Todywalla, 15, a striker for Fencibles United U15 Metro and the U16 Junior New Zealand team, was highest scorer. He scored a hat-trick against Columbian team Alset, match NZ won 3-1. He was awarded with Alset-Columbia Football Club flag as player of the day. For Todywalla, named the Golden Boot at New Zealand National Youth Futsal Championship last month, it was his third trip to the UK in three years. His two previous trips were to Birmingham City FC for trials and elite training. “I hope to become the best and most useful player for any team that I would have an opportunity to play for, now and in the future,” said Todywalla, who regards his Fencibles coach Justin Green and premier skill academy coach Roger Wilkinson as his mentors. “I have a lot to learn from my coaches.”

U21s battle hard for cup

he Pakuranga United under 21s won the Authur Bayliss Cup at Eden Park on Saturday. The team came away with a hard-fought 27-24 win over Grammar TEC and celebrated in style back at the Pakuranga clubrooms. Meanwhile, the Pakuranga United under 85kg Rattlers won the U85kg plate final against Suburbs.

It was 16-16 after extra time, but with the Rattlers scoring the first try of the game, they were named champions. The Pakuranga under 20s lost 21-22 to Marist, however, narrowly missing out on the final next week. With the completion of the Premier and Under 21 club competitions, the Auckland B and Auckland Colts

wider squads were named on Monday for the upcoming Northern Region 2nd XV competition. Auckland Rugby said 13 Auckland clubs are represented across the two squads, nine coming from the Gallaher Shield winning Suburbs, and nine also from Ponsonby. Both squads will begin training and have preseason matches before the

competition kicks off on Saturday August 20. Local players listed named in the Auckland B Wider Training Group are Sam Thomas, Dwayne Polataivao, George Emosi and Nick Smith. And local players selected in the initial 2016 Auckland Colts representative squad are Max East and Piero Dominquez.

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