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Air force vet wins award By Marianne Kelly

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HERE was a special symbolism about Jean Oldfield’s chosen garb when she decided to wear her Vietnam Parade polo shirt to the Howick Lions in the Park and Military Tattoo at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, last weekend. To her shock and surprise she was announced the recipient of the Times Veterans’ Community Service Award for service to Howick RSA and the community. “It’s marvellous,� she says. “I had no inkling and of course I was wearing the polo shirt.� She acquired the garment when she and her late husband, George, a former helicopter pilot in the Vietnam conflict, marched to Parliament in Wellington in 1998 with other Vietnam veterans.

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“The Vietnam vets were never officially welcomed home,� she says. Mr Oldfield was posted to Vietnam attached to the Royal Australian Air Force 9 Squadron. “New Zealand had a ground crew there as well,� Mrs Oldfield says. “They picked up many army people from the jungle. “At George’s funeral one vet said it was marvellous to be winched up and see the name of a New Zealander on the back of the pilot’s helmet. But George said he was just doing his duty.� Mrs Oldfield is an RSA service member – in her own right. After a false start to a pharmacy assistant career, at the age of 18 she joined the Women’s Royal New Zealand Air Force (WRNZAF), working at the Taiere (Dunedin) and Wigram (Christchurch) air bases between

1956 and 1959. “I had read a lot of Biggles [fictional pilot] books and all my cousins were boys,� she says. “I started as a radar operator with the maps on the tables, like you see in the war movies, then moved on to the Electrical and Wireless School at Wigram which supported compulsory military training.� After she and George married, she retired from the Air Force and became an Air Force wife following her husband from Wigram to Ohakea (Manawatu) and then Hobsonville (Auckland) air bases. Mr Oldfield left the Air Force in 1978 and joined Air New Zealand as a safety manager. When the couple moved out of their Hobsonville base house they found one in Pakuranga. “The land agent, when he found out about our Air Force background,

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took us to the Howick RSA before he showed us the house,� Mrs Oldfield says. Mr Oldfield achieved life membership before he died 15 years ago and Mrs Oldfield took up from where he left off, becoming patroness of the Howick RSA Women’s Section. She annually presents a scholarship, established in Mr Oldfield’s name, to recipients at the No 40 Squadron (Howick) Air Training Corps. Of her latest award, she says: “I was shocked and had no inkling when they [Reay Neben, managing director of Times Newspapers] started to read all the history [of the recipient]. When it was said the recipient joined the Air Force in 1956, I wondered who else was here who did that. Then I realised it was me when they said the person was a corporal when she retired.�

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AS New Zealanders reflect on the nation’s contribution to world conflict, going back to the Boer (South African) War 18991902, and World War I in 1914-1918, the Times is inviting secondary and intermediate school students to write an essay. Anzac Day this year will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kiwi service in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey. Some students may have records and photographs of great- greatgrandparents who served there. But in this special year, the Times wants to also commemorate the service given by many brave New Zealanders in the years that followed, so the theme of the competition is “New Zealand at Warâ€? . It extends the essay competition to personal accounts of greatgrand-parents’ experience in the North African, European and Pacific theatres of World War II, of grandparents’ contribution to Asian conflicts, including Korea, Malaya and Vietnam, or their parents’ current service in theatres, such as Afghanistan and Iraq. Those with no personal recollections are invited to write about any of these conflicts or their view of what the war service of generations of Kiwis all over the world means to them. The Times will publish winning and highly- commended essays in the run-up to Anzac Day 2015. Essays should be no more than 500 words and can include copies of supporting material like photos or diary notes etc. They will be judged in two categories – primary school age and secondary school. Please clearly state your age, school and year together with contact details. The competition closes at 5pm April 13. Prizes will include Hoyts double movie passes for every essay published; an entertainment pack valued at $250 for the winning primary and secondary schools category essays. Top entries will be published on the Times website too. Entries can be emailed to paulinew@times.co.nz or posted to New Zealand at War Essays, Times Newspapers, PO Box 259-243, Botany, Auckland 2163.

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TIME FOR ACTION: Pictured during a visit to Dannemora Gardens Retirement Village in 2013, Prime Minister John Key this week announced his Government is sending up to 143 New Zealand Defence Force personnel to the Middle East.

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S NEW Zealand a country that stands resolutely in the defence of human rights? That’s the question Prime Minister John Key attempted to answer when he announced in Parliament on Tuesday that his Government would send up to 143 New Zealand Defence Force personnel to contribute to the ďŹ ght against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (Isis) terror organisation. Mr Key delivered an impassioned speech during a debate on the issue in Parliament on February 10, saying his Government “will take seriously its responsibilities when it comes to standing up to Isisâ€?. “I will not, as leader of New Zealand, stand back and see Jordanian pilots burnt to death,â€? he said. “I will not see young children beheading soldiers. “I will not sit back when people are thrown off buildings because of their sexuality, and then be lectured by the left about human rights.â€? He became even more heated during a debate in Parliament on the subject on Tuesday, haranguing opposition MPs that “this is the time to stand up and be countedâ€?. “Get some guts and join the right side,â€? he shouted. In laying out his Government’s contribution to the ďŹ ght against Isis, Mr Key said this country

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Teaching the old brain new tricks By Farida Master

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ou can be as sharp at 90 as you are at 30! International speaker Dr Helena Popovic was out to prove just that at the entertaining talk on Brain Power hosted by the Bruce McLaren Retirement Village. “After my mother died, all that my father said is: ‘I don’t want to live. Please give me some sleeping pills’,� she said to hundreds of senior citizens, at the newly minted retirement village on Chapel Road. The medical practitioner is also the author of the book In search of my father – her own story of how she tried to reach out to her father who was overcome with tremendous grief, despair and depression—and succeeded at it. Peppered with interesting anecdotes and catchy one-liners, Dr Popovic’s talk on Boost Your Brain recently had everyone sit up and listen with rapt attention. Use it or lose it! The brain runs the show of our lives, she said. “Benjamin Franklin invented bifocal lenses at the age of 78!� A can-do attitude is guaranteed

to reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Cut the word `can’t’ and swap it with `how’. Shift the focus. Get curious, it keeps the brain bright and active. When you question, you get an answer, somehow. Negative words put a restraining order on our brains, she said. It’s because we don’t see with our eyes but with our brains. “The minute you predetermine that it can’t be done, we work ourselves into mind blindness, convincing ourselves that we are too old for this!� To prove a point, she asked one of the senior citizens to put his arms up and repeat aloud: ` I am strong’. She then hung on to his arms. But he didn’t give in. In another experiment, she asked the same gentleman to repeat ‘I am weak’. Using the science of Kinesiology, the doctor with the gift of the gab, demonstrated how easily he gave in. Language often changes our physiology. “Change your language and you will surprise yourself,� she said

about optimising brain function. There were plenty of other pointers Dr Popovic shared with the residents and guests at the village named after the famous car designer and driver Bruce McLaren. Learn a foreign language or a musical instrument, write poetry, try craft, do crosswords, play golf. Do anything that is challenging. Thirty minutes of daily exercise can cut the risk of dementia to half. A 12-minute walk creates a cocktail of feel-good chemicals. Add two days of weight training to improve brain function. Don’t multi-task. The human brain is not designed to tackle more than one job at a time. If you want to achieve something, get focussed. “Get laughing, it raises the pain threshold. Try it before you go to the dentist! “Sitting is the new smoking. Beware of the chair! “Have an alarm at your desk that goes off after every 20 minutes!� she said, teaching the old brain some more new tricks!

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EVERY six minutes the New Zealand police attend a domestic abuse callout. To highlight this shocking statistic, anti-domestic violence charity Shine is launching its inaugural appeal called ‘6 Minute March’ throughout March. Hundreds of volunteers will be hitting the streets of Auckland to collect donations in busy public places to help fund Shine’s essential services. “Shine tackles the major national issue of domestic violence by providing a range of services focused on supporting victims to get safe and stay safe,” says Shine executive director Jane Drumm. “We also run a free national helpline assisting thousands of people every year to become safer by acting as a supportive, confidential source of advice, information and referrals to local services for anyone who is scared of, or being hurt by someone in their family.” Alongside the street appeal are a number of additional activities taking place in March. Friday the 13th is often referred to as ‘Black Friday’. But on Friday, March 13, Shine is saying ‘orange is the new black’. “Orange Friday is an opportunity to create more awareness in the community and raise funds for Shine’s life-saving services,” says Drumm. “Schools, businesses, groups, clubs and the general public will be encouraged to ‘go orange’ and raise funds for Shine in their own unique ways.” One of the Orange Friday sponsors, DTR, is providing a range of prizes from iPhones to lounge suites for registered participants who reach fundraising targets. Individuals and groups can register or find out more by visiting our website www.orangefriday.org.nz.

Waltzing into the New Year By Farida Master

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HE cultural get-together on the occasion of Chinese New Year on February 22 at the Pakuranga Leisure Centre was a lot more than feasting on dumplings, dancing, opera singing and tai chi. Apart from partaking in the celebration of the Year of the Ram, Counties Manukau district commander Superintendent John Tims, and Counties Manukau East police area commander, inspector Wendy Spiller along with 25 Asian officers had an important message to share with the community. “We can’t do everything ourselves,” Ms Spiller said. “We need the support of the community to work together in preventing crime. “This was a great opportunity to acknowledge the work of the members of the foot patrol from this association. “The Chinese choir was fantastic! This is a wonderful gathering that celebrates the diverse community we live in.” While the scores of Asian police officers present at the festive gathering were acknowledged for the work they do, the foot patrol of the Pakuranga Chinese Association were felicitated for taking an

CELEBRATIONS: Chinese New Year was celebrated at the Pakuranga Leisure Centre, from left, Asian liaison police officer, Justin Zheng; president of the Pakuranga Chinese Association, Barry Huang; president of the United Chinese Association of New Zealand, Steven Wong; Consul General Niu Quingpao; Counties Manukau Police district commander, Superintendent John Tims; and Counties Manukau East Police area commander, inspector Wendy Spiller. Times photo Farida Master

active part in keeping the community safe and secure. Making the celebration a special one was Consul General Niu Quingpao who sportingly per-

formed with the members of the Beijing Opera. Some of the police officers did martial arts, kung fu demonstration and even made an attempt to

stretch their vocal chords. The afternoon ended with ballroom dancing as everyone gracefully waltzed their way into the New Year.

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ENDURING LOVE: Left, Mervyn Clough shares a toast with his 100-year-old wife, Elsie; and, right, with their daughter Dulcie Bignell cutting the cake.

Companionship treasured By Marianne Kelly

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ROM gas lights and long drops to the computerised world of the 21st century, Elsie Clough has been part of one of the greatest changes seen in industrial history. At the age of 95, Mrs Clough continued to relish motor home trips around Aotearoa with her husband Mervyn. Last February 1 she celebrated her 100th birthday at Ambridge Rose Manor private hospital and rest home in Pakuranga where she has been a resident for the past three years. But while age is overcoming her, the woman who has never had a day’s serious illness in her life still takes no medication. Probably typical of many women of her generation, Mrs Clough was denied the chance to study to be a veterinarian in Dunedin and then to train as a nurse because she was needed at home in Auckland. Fate was against her, Mr Clough says. Instead, at the age of 16, she got her driver’s licence and drove her ailing father who was running the family’s furniture manufacturing business. Her mother insisted she learn

to sew, so she worked in George Courts dress-making department until she was 21. She was again needed at home to look after her father while her eldest brother and mother ran the business. Meanwhile other dynamics were occurring at Mrs Clough’s Avondale home. Mr Clough’s family became neighbours in 1925 and the two families became close, often sharing holidays away together. Mr Clough, the kid next door went on the trips but, he says, “Elsie was never in on it because she was tied up looking after her dad.” On the last holiday the two families took together, Mr Clough, now 21, came to know Mrs Clough who was onboard this time. “I was not the kid across the street anymore,” he says. “Elsie came along and we realised we were pretty compatible.” Mr Clough’s trade was upholstery and, apart from a stint on his own, he worked in the furniture factory at which time Mrs Clough was working in reception. They were married in November 1949. Mr Clough was 22 and Mrs Clough 34. The couple set out

on a journey which was to involve them building a house and a boat, first in Titirangi where they lived for 11 years and then to Pakuranga where they built another house and moored their 27-foot launch on the Tamaki River. Having sold their grocery business in Henderson, the couple started another one in Kohimarama, next to a plant nursery where their future son-in-law, Geoff Bignell was working. The nurseryman soon struck up a friendship with Mr and Mrs Clough and their son, Kenneth. But a year went by before he met their daughter Dulcie. “It was the surprise package that came after,” Mr Bignell says. Dulcie and Geoff were married and eventually moved to Maraetai. On seeing the stunning Hauraki Gulf view from their home, Mr and Mrs Clough were sold on the area, first moving to Beachlands where another house and boat was built and, 11 years later to the even more spectacular view from Te Pene Road, Maraetai. A Pine Harbour marina berth came along with the Maraetai house, Mr Clough having built yet

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Looking back, 20 years ago... From the files of the Howick and Pakuranga Times, in 1995 Rock solid tradition

February 20, 1995: The man in charge of handcrafting an impressive rock wall at the entrance of a new Howick subdivision has a passion for stone that was generations in the making. Maraetai resident Len Lavas is a third generation New Zealander following a long line of paternal descendants in the stonemasonry trade. His family hails from the Dalmation island of Korcula, where “just about everyone is a stonemason�. “I visited the island once and my predecessors work is everywhere,� he says. “I stayed in a family cottage that was 400 years old – and it was still as good as the day it was built.� The 32 year old began his stonemasonry career at the age of 16 when, fresh out of Howick College, his father Jim and grandfather Ivan began teaching him the tricks of the trade. He now works in partnership with his brother, also called Jim, and his uncle, also called Ivan. “There is no set apprenticeship in New Zealand anymore because not many people do it,� says Len. “To learn takes about 10 years, but you never stop learning. Every stone you work with is different and there are different methods of putting them together. “My grandfather was a great inspiration to me. He lived at Beachlands and his work is dotted all around the local area. He built the wall around Stockade Hill and the sea walls at Bucklands Beach. He was still cutting stone right up until six months before his death at the age of 86.� Some of the basalt for the wall taking shape at the Seymour Estate on Seymour Road, Mellons Bay is stone once cut by grandfather Ivan, and dotted throughout the property are examples of the patriarch’s work – including retaining walls, granite and marble paving and a magnificent

four metre high fireplace gracing the homestead. “All the stones we use come from boulders and columns of rock,� says Len, “some as big as a motorcar.� “They’re split down by hand and each block is cut and fitted individually. To cut the stone you have to hit it hard with precision and strength. It’s a time-consuming process. The Seymour wall will take about two months to complete.�

Supper dropped from council’s ‘public agenda’ February 27: There was no food for thought for ratepayers at Thursday night’s full meeting of the Manukau City Council. Ratepayers who travelled all the way from Pakuranga and Maraetai, and Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis were left with mouths agog when city secretary Linda O’Reilly announced that from now on, members of the public would no longer be invited to join the councillors for supper. As meeting times for council and council committees changed at the beginning of the year from 7.30pm to 5pm, it was decided that a full hot meal would be provided for councillors only, she said, to prevent them “dropping from exhaustion.� Following the announcement, Sir Barry expressed surprise and embarrassment, and recommended that a cup of tea and biscuits be provided for the public after all full council meetings. “We don’t want to lose our relationship with the public who bother to turn up,� he said. Meanwhile, Mrs O’Reilly rejected ratepayer concerns over cost. “We’re looking at somewhere in the vicinity of $8.50 a head for the meal, as opposed to about $7 a head for the supper, but it will work out the same.�

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COLOURED legal tender 50 cent coin will be on sale to the public from next month to commemorate the centenary of the Anzac landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula. It is the first time that a New Zealand coloured circulating coin has been produced. The coin will be in circulation as legal tender and available for collectors. The Reserve Bank has minted one million of the special 50 cent coins. This number represents the size of the New Zealand population at the start of World War I. Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler says the coin will circulate with New Zealand’s existing currency. “The coin honours the spirit of Anzac that was formed 100 years ago, and lives on today,� Mr Wheeler says. “This is the first time in New Zealand’s history that we have had a colour commemorative circulating coin, and we expect it to be popular and highly sought after.� New Zealand artist Dave Burke was commissioned to design the coin. It is part of NZ Post’s wider

FORMER Macleans College pupil, Meaghan Li, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction at Duke University in the United States. Miss Li, who moved to New Zealand from China when she was four, began studying at the prestigious university in North Carolina in August 2011. She is pursuing a degree in political science and public policy. Miss Li is among 2264 students

who achieved the dean’s list honour and is among 640 who achieved the dean’s list with distinction. To make the arts and sciences dean’s list, students must rank in the top third of their college; for the dean’s list with distinction, the top tenth of their college. OVERSEAS ADVENTURE: Former standout Macleans College pupil Meaghan Li. Times photo Wayne Martin

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WE are looking for resourceful, fun, patient, caring parents, teachers or grandparents who are willing to give one to two hours, one day a week on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10am to noon during the school term to help support a child going through a rough time in their life. Please phone Karen on 027-4513-297 or 576-1421.

Shakespeare aloud

JOIN the Shakespeare Aloud circle to read Shakespeare’s final play The Two Noble Kinsmen, which he wrote in collaboration with John Fletcher. Digital copies of the play are available online. Meet at Highland Park Library at 7pm on February 26. Enquiries phone Teresa on 535-3092.

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PIGEON Mountain Garden Club meets March 2, 7.30pm at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, corner Ridge Road and Vincent Street, Howick. This is the annual meeting with guest speaker, Cory Gaudin talking about the Howick Historical Village garden and heritage plants. Phone Gabby on 537-2979 for more information.

Centering meditation

MEET at 6.50pm for a 7pm start on Sunday March 1. Music and meditation on a sacred text and centering prayer. Monthly meeting at All Saints historic church, corner of Selwyn Road and Cook Street, Howick. All welcome. Phone Church office on 534-6864.

Medieval origins

GLENBROOK School are holding their gala and festival on Saturday, February 28, 9am-2pm. Raffles, white elephant, cakes, sweets, pizza, coffee, donuts, merry-goround, bands, dancers, face painting, bouncy castle, waterslide (need togs and towel), Devonshire teas and lots more. Auction held at 11am. Free entry and parking. EFTPOS available.

U3A Pakuranga meets March 2 at St Andrew’s Church, corner Ridge Rd and Vincent St, Howick at 1.45pm. Guest speaker, Dr Lindsay Digglemann, senior lecturer, Department of History, Auckland University, will talk on the Magna Carta and its Medieval Origins. Mini speaker is Dave Small from Owairoa School talking about the school’s Chinese garden. Phone Robin on 576-5572 or Barry on 274-5739.

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BUCKLANDS Beach Combined Probus Club meets at 10am March 2 at Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, 21 Morrow Avenue, Bucklands Beach. Speaker is Chris Hagon on ‘Historic Places in England and New Zealand’. New members, men and women, welcome. Enquiries phone Rosalie on 273-6985.

THE Seasons programme is looking for volunteers to be trained to work with children who have had a major loss. Must be available during school hours. Training held over the weekend of March 28/29. Phone Christina or Tania on 5330222 or email griefandloss@allsaintshowick.org.nz for enquiries.

Garage sale

Good quality clothing and other items for sale at Salvation Army East City, 37-45 Wellington Street, Howick on Saturday, February 28 from 7am to 12noon. Cash only. Come and help our teens get to camp.

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FAMILY games day held at Highland Park Library this Sunday, March 1, 10.30am-3.30pm. Beat the parents! Play monopoly, ludo, scrabble, chess, connect four and more the first Sunday each month. For more information, phone 5355935.

Flying high

HOWICK Lions Club meets on March 4, 6.30pm at Nixon Community Hall, Sale Street. Speaker is Bruce Cousins, retired airline pilot. Dinner charge $25. Visitors welcome. Phone Alan on 577-5135 or Ian on 576-7592 for more information and bookings.

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TRYATHLON SUCCESS: Howick College student, Daniel Clarke, 13, shows off his medal to Sarah Goss, New Zealand women’s sevens rugby captain.

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Art demonstration Uxbridge Arts Centre, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick March 11, at 1pm ACCOMPLISHED East Auckland painter Ria van Rooyen hosts a public art demonstration in Howick on March 11. She’s described as a “talented artist who possesses a wonderful zest for life and a passion for her art�. People who go along to the creative session will be able to listen and watch as Mrs van Rooyen demonstrates her

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Music concert All Saints Anglican Church, 17 Selwyn Road, Howick March 5, at 7pm THE 2015 season of the popular Thursdays @ Seven classical music concert series gets under way next week with a performance by Howick-born violinist Arwen Newband. Newband, now based in the United Kingdom, will join pianist Peter Watts to

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month as part of Howick Little Theatre’s The Studio project is the stage production Because of Beth. It’s a drama written by Elana Gartner and directed by Pam Browne and contains strong language and adult subject matter. The play is set in the aftermath of the death of the fictional character Beth, as those around her seek to mourn her in their own way. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $15 for senior citizens and students.

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DAY THIS SUNFROM 1 MARCH -2PM 10AM Spend some time with your children on Children’s Day, playing with some good old fashioned outdoor toys, doing craft activities together and participating in an old fashioned ‘school lesson’. Howick Historical Village, Cnr Bells Rd & Lady Marie Dr, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga. Ph 576 9506.

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A taste of Czechoslovakia

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A fascinating culinary journey International gastronomy has always represented an attention to detail, respect for tradition, and an agreeable touch of mystery. Throughout New Zealand and, of course, locally too, restaurant patrons can sample the best of flavours from around the world in fusion foods that adapt culinary traditions from abroad with a few of those from home. Whatever the inspiration, knowing how to blend the right ingredients and present them with flair is essential for a successful voyage of discovery through the scents, flavours, and continents of the world.

A & J Cafe Specialising in traditional delicacies and desserts from Bohemia and central Europe, A & J Cafe at Half Moon Bay Marina has gathered a loyal following.

WOW! Real Value Meals for Lunch & Dinner.

Unique cakes such as honey cake, walnut cake, and mafia cake are not something you see at your everyday cafe but A & J is no ordinary cafe.

Big servings, fast service, new enlarged shop.

It also serves authentic Czech food, bringing lovingly handcrafted dishes to the table – experience a Bohemian-filled omelette (unimaginably light and fluffy), a hearty goulash or spicy grilled sausage with palacinka, the Czech version of crepe suzette.

Eat in or Take out Phone 535 0260

Deliciously different, there is always something for everyone.

Consistency is a hallmark of La Padella one of the district’s best-loved Italian restaurants. Regulars can rely on an enduring menu offering tried and true Italian staples from pizza and pasta to pollo marsala, manzo funghi and pan-fried fish with a white wine, shrimp and creamy sauce. The best local BYO deal plus cosy surrounds, warm service and a menu which has stood the test of time, makes this Highland Park Shopping Centre stalwart an easy and popular dining choice.

Nando’s Perfection is the name of the game at Nando’s and that means in every way. Perfect A-grade chicken (flame-grilled, not fried), perfectly marinated for 24 hours, perfectly flavoured with Nando’s signature Peri-Peri sauce and perfectly cooked. That’s the recipe that has chicken lovers coming back for more, and more. Far removed from conventional fast food, Nando’s unique taste experience and diverse menu satisfies in every way.

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A taste of Thailand

RESTAURANT & BAR

AUTHENTIC FINE THAI CUISINE Capturing the best and most vibrant flavours of Japanese cuisine, Little Tokyo at Highland Park Shopping has mastered the art of light refreshing meals whilst offering teppanyaki zing and a dash of delicious yakitori too. Cheap, cheerful and casual, it’s great little neighbourhood restaurant with much more than first meets the eye. Come and try us – takeaways available too, BYOW and indoor/outdoor flow.

Spices Thai Long-time favourite Spices Thai has the zip that adds zap to the Botany south dining scene. Piquant flavours, fragrant aromas, and dishes to make one salivate have resulted in a stir fry of culinary experiences that are hard

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Together with its bright, eye-catching decor and formal table settings, Spices Thai at Botany Junction offers a tradition of exotic dishes designed to please.

123 Ormiston Rd, Flat Bush Ph 271 6474 Open for Lunch & Dinner every day

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For a quick, cheap meal on the run Fong Mei Court Chinese Restaurant fits the bill well. Located in Highland Park Shopping Centre with easy parking at the door, Fong Mei offers an extensive menu of tasty Chinese dishes. Best of all, check out budget pleasing dinner boxes – rice, soup and a main, mostly around $11.50. Eat in or take out, the cafe’s speedy service is ideal for patrons in a hurry.

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71 Lunn Ave, Mt Wellington Ph 570 7009 Open for Lunch & Dinner every day

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Playhouse up for auction

Young death stats falling

Bitchin’ Bingo and auctioning a children’s playhouse are some of the exciting events on the calendar of the Life Education Trust

THE number of children and young people who die in New Zealand each year has more than halved since 1980 according to a new report. In 2013, 515 New Zealanders aged 28 days to 24 years died compared with 1334 deaths in 1980, according to the 10th Data Report of the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee covering 2009-2013. Numbers decreased from 674 in 2009 to 620 in 2010 and 601 in 2012. In total, 3042 children and young adults died during 2009-2013 according to the report released under the umbrella of the Health Quality & Safety Commission. The largest single cause of death was suicide, with 645 suicides in total. They included 316 young people aged 20-24, 293 aged 15-19 and 35 aged 10-14. More than twice as many males, 464, than females, 181, committed suicide. Transport-related incidents accounted for 572 deaths, 460 of them involving young people aged 15-24. Sudden unexpected death in infancy accounted for 228 children, 92 for drowning, 77 for assault and 53 for unintentional poisoning. There were 1183 medical-related deaths. Maori have the highest mortality rates, the report says, followed by Pacific people. The mortality rate increases significantly with deprivation. Dr Felicity Dumble, chair of the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee, says the reduction in deaths reflects the success of a number of initiatives improving the health and safety of young people and children. “However,â€? she says, “any avoidable death of a child or youth is premature and a tragedy. We still need to use this information to determine where to focus our future efforts.â€? The commission is currently trialling a Suicide Mortality Review Committee, with Maori youth one of its priorities as it seeks to identify contributing factors and patterns of suicidal behaviour. The full 10th data report is online at www.hqsc.govt.nz.

By Farida Master

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ISTRESS Viv knows how to spice things up. Known for her saucy quips and irreverent wit, she will soon make a dramatic entry in a towering ginger beehive, cat-eye glasses, and all that ‘bling’. Having created a stir in Central Auckland, she’s set to raise the temperature at the Celsius Bar in Botany for the Bitchin’ Bingo fundraiser organised by Life Education Trust, Counties Manukau. “It’s going to be a fun evening with a cheeky twist,� says the trust’s general manager, Michelle Kidd. “Bitchin’ Bingo is bingo with a difference.� To be held at 7.30pm on Monday, March 23, there are plenty of spot prizes to be won and a raffle. The Life Education Trust, which runs mobile classrooms for children aged five-13, is also organising an Ambrose-style golf day at Pukekohe Golf Club. Scheduled for April 20, Ambrose is a more relaxed golf game played between teams usually comprised of four players each. “Since most wives complain that their husbands have been out playing golf all day, this tournament starts at 9am, followed by lunch and an auction,� says Ms Kidd. “That will ensure everyone goes back home at the regular time.� A beautiful children’s playhouse donated by Registered Master Builders will be auctioned at the golf event. Explaining how they got the playhouse with their mascot

award winner: Admiring the playhouse that will be auctioned on April 20 is (left) seven-year-old Holly NuttallLoughton, Life Education Trust general manager Michelle Kidd, and sign artiste Dean Lovich. Times photo Wayne Martin

Harold the giraffe smiling back, Ms Kidd says Master Builders has asked different charities to apply for it. “Each charity was randomly assigned an apprentice builder for the Registered Master Builders Carters 2014 Apprentice competition 2014.� As luck would have it, Tom Southen, the carpentry apprentice assigned to the education trust,

won the national competition at a formal gala event held at The Cloud, Queen’s Warf. “His workmanship and eye for details made him a clear winner,� says Ms Kidd. Also volunteering their service was iSign it, an award-winning East Tamaki company specialising in signage and display requirements. Ms Kidd adds: “When the chil-

dren’s playhouse arrived it was in raw wood.� Dean Lovich, the talented artiste at iSign it known for his outstanding graffiti work, used the playhouse as his canvas to create a clean look. Life Education Trust is expecting to raise around $3500 for the playhouse which will fund the education of 200 children at a local school.

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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

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Oh Great St Joseph of Cupertino, a Saint of many miracles, thank you for all the favours granted to us! May your name be forever known and revered. Muna & Sarah

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

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

2014 TAXES still due? No time? Let me help getting this together. Reasonable rates & I know what your accountant wants & needs! Ph Elmarie 0275 741 965 today. Free 1st meeting & consultation.

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Public Notice of application for on-licence Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Kipyo Limited, Shop 10, Highland Shopping Centre, 505 Pakuranga Road, Howick, Auckland, Restaurant, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Auckland Council, Manukau Office for the issue of a renewal of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 505 Pakuranga Road, Howick, and known as Little Tokyo Japanese Restaurant. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday 11.00am to 8.30pm. The application may be inspected during the ordinary office hours at the office of the District Licensing Committee at Auckland Council, 4 Osterley Way, Manukau. 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 date of the publication of this notice file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Auckland Council PO Box 82300, 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 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first and only publication of this notice.

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SPORTS NOTICES

CARLSTON NETBALL CLUB can get you into Netball in 2015

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PAKURANGA UNITED RUGBY CLUB (INC)

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Christian LINK Howick Presbyterian Church

Sunday, March 1 8.45am Communion in the Chapel 10am Cafe service with King’s Kids Thursday, March 5 10am Morning Worship Friday, March 6 10.30am World Day of Prayer in the Chapel Phone 535-4403 CD152726

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

Service Time: Every Sunday 9.30am & 6.30pm 9 Rylock Pl, Pakuranga

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Horse course shows ropes WHILE many a keen buyer ‘chequed’ out thoroughbreds at the recent New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sales, Peter Hingston from Pukekohe’s NZ Equine Training was busy developing new blood of a different kind. Designed to offer essential industry qualifications, NZ Equine Training provides the Equine Stable Skills Level 2 course. However, Peter says the school is as much about supporting the community as a whole. “The aim is to offer equine training for youth [teens aged 16-19], helping them make a career from working with horses. But, in addition to learning practical skills, they learn life skills,” he says. Catering for 21 students at a time, the NZQA-approved programme runs for 30 weeks. It is free of charge to those who qualify for Youth Guarantee funding from the Tertiary Education Commission. The school picks up and drops off students living nearby. “A lot of students come to us without any qualifications; however, they will gain them here! While our course prepares people for the industry, it’s just as much about offering them confidence and hope for a brighter future,” says Peter. “With small groups and just the one, foundation course – which covers introductory stable skills – we’re able to offer a more focused programme, with an attentive, individual approach to learning.” The school has eight horses – chosen to suit riders of any level of ability – which are most often donated by trainers and Waikato Bloodstock in Cambridge.

Originally established in Rotorua by his father, Barry, Peter and his wife, Yoko, moved the school to Franklin in 1996, first to Papakura, then Drury, and finally to Pukekohe. “It’s allowed us to develop purposebuilt facilities with more space and scope so we can deliver a better, wellrounded training programme. It was a bare block when we first came here, so it took some doing, but where there’s a will, there’s always a way!” Over the years, Peter says the school has witnessed some remarkable success stories, with graduates taking on various occupations from stable hands to jockeys. “Vinnie Colgan is probably the best jockey we’ve had come through the school. He’s won the NZ Derby a number of times and ridden overseas; we’re very proud of him! But then again, we’re proud of all of our students,” Peter says. “Another youngster who’s making his mark is Sheel Drego, who’s the breeding manager at Westbury Stud. We regularly take students there on fieldtrips to see a stud farm in action – as well as to the races and the sales too. It’s important to give them a hands-on approach to learning the ropes.” With enrolments now open, Peter says anyone interested should give him a call on 09 238 7780. “You can visit our website [www. nzequinetraininglimited.co.nz] as it has details regarding eligibility for our course as well as lots of information, but it’s always best to pay us a visit – we’re located at 2208 Buckland Road. Just give us a call to arrange a time.”

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please phone 027 685 0190 PART TIME

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We are looking for local candidates to help with our busy PTE (Provider Tertiary Education) IELTS Lecturer must have experience in ESOL and TESOL. Receptionist must be computer literate, a team person, honest and reliable. Point of contact: info@seenet.co.nz

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STAFF REQUIRED Part/full time Experience in these positions would be an advantage but not necessary as training will be given. KITCHENHAND/ WAIT STAFF

We need mature, friendly, enthusiastic staff to supervise children at the after school care programme operating at Somerville Intermediate School. Working 10-15 hours per week, beginning 2.45pm each day of school term. Relevant work experience an advantage although on-the-job training given. Please email CV to: ezasc@clear.net.nz or contact Jocelyn on 021 239 5680 for further information.

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Finance Clerk Ormiston Senior College is one of New Zealand’s newest and most forward-thinking senior colleges. Designed by award-winning architects, our stunning facilities have been designed to meet the needs of teaching and learning in the 21st century and to provide spaces that students and staff will enjoy working in. We seek an experienced, organised and enthusiastic staff member for the position of Finance Clerk. This position requires experience in: �Accounts Payable �Bank Reconciliations �Asset Management �Microsoft Office �Xero Accounting (Familiarity with financial management for NZ Secondary Schools and KAMAR would be an advantage). The successful applicant would need to be able to work in a team environment, be flexible and able to multi-task. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Support Staff section in Schools Collective Agreement. This position will commence early April 2015. Please submit CV and Cover letter to thorsford@ormiston.school.nz Applications close Friday 13 March 2015 at 4pm.

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Skills Update Training Institute is an established private training organisation who has been operating in sites around the country since 1991. We are seeking an individual with proven experience in the warehouse and distribution industry at a supervisory level. Holding a National Certificate in Distribution level 3 (or above), is an advantage. You must have excellent presentation and communication skills, and proven ability to coordinate your activities to meet targets and deadlines with integrity. You will be using your exceptional coaching and mentoring skills to train and assess students. This position will suit an independent contractor. Rewarding remuneration proportional to performance. If you feel that you are a match with our requirements, please forward your cover letter and CV to Komal Naicker, Programme Manager: komal@skillsupdate.co.nz

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Skills Update is an established private training organisation who has been operating in sites around the country since 1991. We are seeking an individual with experience in placing people into jobs to join our team. This role is based in our Papakura branch and is a full time position, Monday to Friday. You will be using your exceptional sales, marketing and negotiation skills to find job placements for job seeking candidates. You will be responsible for matching jobs with candidate’s skills and qualifications, preparing candidates to job search and for interviews, and liaising with new employers to ensure the job is sustainable for the individual. You will be using your exceptional coaching and mentoring skills to teach/coach candidates the process of landing the right job. You will be responsible for preparing candidates to job search, assisting in their cover letter and CV writing skills and preparing them for interviews. You will also be responsible for following up with clients who have gained employment to ensure they are achieving their career goals, and meeting Skills Update’s targets and objectives. You must have a full, clean drivers licence and be a NZ citizen, NZ permanent resident or have a current NZ work permit. If you feel that you are a match with our requirements, please forward your CV and cover letter to: caroline.sager@skillsupdate.co.nz

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We require a part time office person for our small Company. Must have a sound knowledge of MYOB and Ace payroll, would ideally suit a retired or semi retired person who wants to work a few hours each week.

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OW cruel it will be if long term weather forecasters are proved right in predicting rain which could cancel Saturday’s World Cup ODI clash at Eden Park between New Zealand’s Black Caps and Australia. Fortunately, predicting the weather, especially in The Land of the Long White Cloud, appears to be the most inexact science known to man despite the assistance “expertsâ€? receive from satellites and balloons. Rarely has anticipation for a cricket match reached the heights of Saturday’s encounter between cup favourites Australia and the Brendon McCullum-inspired Black Caps, who, after three wins against Sri Lanka, Scotland and hapless England, have exceeded our highest expectations. With paceman Tim Southee capturing seven wickets for 33 with his outswingers and England dismissed for a paltry 123 in Wellington, New Zealand’s eight-wicket triumph was surreal. Southee was magniďŹ cent, but no more so than pugnacious captain McCullum in blasting 77 off 25 balls and reaching his half-century in a World Cup record 18. Having scorched seven sixes in that lot, four in one over against poor Steven Finn, McCullum rendered mute a normally raucous and fun-loving Barmy Army. It was an incredible performance, especially when one considers the high reputations earned by Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad over many years. But McCullum, in this form, is virtually unstoppable as he charges down the pitch to smash whatever is delivered to him. However Australia is well aware of the danger he presents and will back the likes of Mitchell Johnson

Agnew’s Angle and Mitchell Stark in the belief they are faster and better than England’s best. Undoubtedly they are right, although McCullum is not exactly a one-man band. However, there is no denying the importance he plays, not only as a batsman but a brave and cunning strategist who sets attacking ďŹ elds for his bowlers. With David Warner, Aaron Finch, Steve Smith and possibly the return of Michael Clarke to lead a formidable Australian top order with blasters James Faulkner and Glenn Maxwell to follow, the Australian batsmen should provide the supreme test for bowlers Southee, Trent Boult, Adam Milne and miserly veteran Daniel Vettori. With India having tamed South Africa, the Black Caps currently look to be the only team at this stage ready to challenge Australia’s belief they are the best team on the planet. It’s been a long four years since they last met in an ODI and it is a match that should answer any remaining questions on just how far New Zealand have advanced over the past year. Certainly in Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor they have outstanding top order batsmen to back McCullum, supported by

the dependable Grant Elliott and hard-hitting Corey Anderson and Luke Ronchi. They can expect plenty of sledging from the cocky Ockers. But they do appear to have the courage and fortitude to give them a good run for their money. While tying the Kangaroo down is a favourite pursuit of any New Zealand team, no matter what the sport, in cricket and rugby league, it is rarely achieved. However, when it is, the wait is always

worth it, with any victory cherished for many years to follow. That said, Australia deserve favouritism on the score of their consistency against underdogs who look up for the challenge. May the best team win, so long as it is New Zealand.

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