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L Holyoake has a bone to pick. As the service manager for Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Services, she has been watching the new trend of high interest online loans financially ruining some of the community’s most vulnerable people. People are going online to get small loans to cover things like groceries between pay cheques, and not realising how quickly it all adds up. “The fact is a few hundred dollars turns into several hundred, and they’re struggling to pay it back,” said Holyoake.

“I don’t want to make out the people coming here are in the wrong, because they’re not, it’s just pressures of the way life is now. People get into debt.” The Commerce Commission is currently investigating six online high-cost short term lenders, and is urging people to consider whether the terms are reasonable before applying. “These investigations are at various stages and they focus on compliance with the lender responsibility principles,” the Commerce Commission said. It’s not just single mothers,

or people on the benefit getting caught out either. Holyoake has had couples with two incomes caught out by these schemes. There’s an array of online finance companies now, where people can hit the internet and borrow money, and although there is a responsible lending code in place, it doesn’t seem to be helping. “It feels as if there’s not as much checking done, because people are getting loans and they can’t afford them, they can’t repay them and it’s really high interest

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Pakuranga United Rugby Club Premiers took to the field decked out in pink on Saturday as part of a fundraiser for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. PURC’s Amanda Dyason said while the final amount raised was yet to be confirmed, it was expected to total around $12,000. An auction and high tea was held before the game where last minute items included tickets to the final test between the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Saturday. Dyason said it was a team effort with boys coming in early to help set up for the pregame events. Pakuranga went down 26-27 to Grammar TEC after a halftime lead of 19-0. ■ Full results, page 23

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Pronto finance NZ allows you to apply for up $20,000, and you can even log in using Facebook to speed up the process. Applying for these loans seems like the easy solution for struggling families, said Holyoake. “If people are desperate to feed families, or pay other bills and they’ve got creditors hounding them on the phone wanting to pay, then they’ll do anything.” People assume that in an area like Howick or Pakuranga, people aren’t struggling. The deprivation index puts Howick as a three, compared to Glen Innes which is the most deprived, at 10 on the scale. But the increasing rents in this area are driving families to desperation. “It’s not to buy TVs and things like that; it’s to put food on the table,” said Holyoake. “At the beginning of the year we had one family not sending their child to school because they couldn’t afford the uniforms.” Holyoake see’s people who are stuck in a vicious cycle of debt, and sometimes she doesn’t see a way out of it for them either. She can recall sitting at her chair going over someone’s budget and realising there was no spare expenses available to pay back anything. When a person can’t afford their weekly loan payment, they get a dishonour fee, they

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then get a dishonour fee from the bank as well, add in high interest rates to the mix and it’s a recipe for ongoing debt. “We see people come in with large personal loans, $15,00020,000 and you’re not sure how on earth they ever got this much money loaned to them.” Edward Recordon, Moola CEO, told the Times they were a responsible, transparent company, and that it was other non-compliant lenders that “tarnish” the rest of the industry. They then admitted some circumstances are unforeseeable. “Whilst we go above and beyond to ensure a customer can afford to make repayments without creating hardship, some customers’ situations do change and, unfortunately, we can’t always foresee these events,” said Recordon. Technology is also increasing hardships. Children require tablets for school, and items

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such as cell phones and internet are no longer a luxury. Kay Read, the National Commissioner Service Delivery for WINZ , encourages those who are struggling for everyday basics to contact Work and Income first, before considering the loans with high rates. “We have a range of assistance available and can help with a range of household expenses including food, medical, and dental needs, white ware products, glasses, and clothing,” said Read. Holyoake does believe that Work and Income can help people with loans, but in some cases the money is taken from them later, making budgeting even harder. “That (small loan) then gets deducted out of their benefit which means they have less money the next week,” said Holyoake. Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting services have recently started an initiative called Moneymate in an attempt to educate the community. It’s an eight week programme which educates people about what borrowing money involves, and how to budget and prepare for unforeseen expenses. It starts on July 27, from 10am-12 at the Pakuranga Library building. If you are struggling for funds, organisations like NILS, Step Up, and Nga Tangata Microfinance offer loans that are low interest, or interest free.

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mile at the students when they come in; ask them how their weekend was and be more engaging and develop a deeper appreciation for performing arts. These are some of the guidelines Year 13 student Camron Smith put to staff when she was principal for the day at Pakuranga College. Camron traded seats with school principal Michael Williams who attended classes. Monday morning for the feisty 17-year-old student was packed with a line-up of meetings, conducting the school assembly and even fitting in an interview the Times. “I was in school by 7.40am, an hour before everyone,” says the youngster. “I had meetings with the deputy principals and other staff on what lessons to take. “I had a staff briefing at 8:15am where I told staff that I’d like for them, for one day, to focus on producing a more engaging classroom environment working on the positive student-teacher relationships as I said ‘After four and a half years of extensive research having a teacher that you feel genuinely cares about you and your progress boosts one’s self

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esteem and motivation to work harder.’ Camron suggested more activities so that the students were more awake in the morning. “We are half way through the year and it’s cold and gloomy, making it difficult for students to focus.” She says planning the school assembly involved three meetings with head students and Mr Williams. “At the assembly, the Year 10 leaders spoke as head students. However, we finished earlier than usual and had some time on our hands but we managed,” she laughs. She noticed that Mr Williams, as a student, didn’t quite

start his day on the right foot. “He did a bit of skipping as warm-up for the drama class and hurt a muscle.” She says she enjoyed handing out certificates to students during the day and sitting in at the back of the classroom to do some observation. “I will be sitting in a Year 12 Maths class to give feedback on how new teachers interact with students.” One-on-one with deputy principals and the appraiser from the Board of Trustees who reminds the principal of the school goals, makes an inquiry and writes a report at the end of the year was all a part of the day’s job. “I also had these Year 10 art students come up to me saying ‘Hi miss, do you know what a ‘dab’ is?’ And I thought gosh do I really look that old! “So after telling them I was a student, and I was the acting principal for the day, they photographed me doing a ‘dab’... that was probably the funniest part of the day, junior students not recognising that I was actually a student at the school and calling me ‘Miss’” she laughs. “I have a deeper appreciation for the principal and his job because it is not an easy one.”

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that can be loved by generations. “To write something that lasts, that resonates so strongly with children they want to pass it down to their children.” The judges for the Esther Glen Award include convener Pam Jones, education lecturer Trish Brooking, author Ben Brown, reviewer and promoter Sarah Forster, WORD director Rachael King and English Professor Martin Salisbury. “We’re pleased to see these books feature an equal mix of strong male and female characters from different races, ethnicities and backgrounds,” said the judges. She will be competing for the award with Joy Cowley, Tania Roxborogh, Des Hunt, and Julie Lamb. The winner will be announced on Monday August 14 in Wellington. Agnew is also chairperson for Storylines writing workshops for aspiring writers.

eonie Agnew is a finalist for the Esther Glen Award for Junior Fiction for her latest book The Impossible Boy. The story is about sixyear old Benjamin who is an orphan in a war-torn country, told from the point of view of his imaginary friend Vincent. Leonie is surprised and grateful for her position as a finalist, a place she never would have imagined herself in years ago. “If you told me I’d be a published author I’d be pleased, I wouldn’t believe you,” said Leonie. She has been writing since she was a child, and remembers starting The Impossible Boy years ago. She was upset about going to church on Christmas Eve with her parents, so she made a deal. “In return (for going) I wanted a good idea for a story, the next day I had the idea.” She also credits watching Peter Pan, and a movie based in Beirut before that evening for her inspiration. Her goal is write a book

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ngry, shocked, scared, emotionally disturbed and bewildered. These are just some of the emotions children experience as they watch a parent being arrested. Being witness to a parent being handcuffed is traumatic. The effect of imprisonment can be a long-lasting one, leaving children of prisoners alienated and stigmatised. They are the forgotten people, the invisible victims of crime. Research shows that children of prisoners are about nine times more likely than other children to be imprisoned later in life as they find themselves in a situation they didn’t choose—and yet have to face a life sentence of social deprivation. Helping to bring about stability into the lives of most vulnerable children from five-to-17 years of age through a one-on-one mentoring programme is Pillars—a non-government, national organisation that provides specialised support for children and families of prisoners. Recently recruited for voluntary mentorship, Whitford resident Rachel Peeters says that while the screening process to match her with a child took almost a year, the philosophy of helping appealed to her. “We are not social workers to fix things but are there to offer friendship,” she says. “Looking at the broader picture that targets at-risk chil-

stability: Corrina Dixon, left, mentoring coordinator of Pillars, an organisation that provides support to children of prisoners, with Rachel Peeters who is mentoring a 12-year-old. Times photo Wayne Martin

dren whose parents are in prison, gave me an opportunity to do something I am genuinely interested in.” The young family lawyer, also a former promoter of World Vision, says she has always been drawn towards reaching out and has done her bit of mentoring at the church and with another organisation in South Auckland. The 25-year-old first heard about the charity in law school when one of her friends was doing a research paper on Pillars. Rachel felt her calling when she later saw it on her Facebook feed. The idea of being

a positive role model and changing the narrative of a child’s story is something Rachel feels passionately about. “I have been matched with a 12-year-old girl. The first time we met, I took her to the zoo since she loves animals,” she says. “She wants to open an animal shelter when she grows up. “The second time we went tenpin bowling. She was good at it and won a soft toy. “I want her to have a sense of self efficacy and gradually develop an attitude of ‘I can back myself’.” Corrina Dixon, mentoring coordinator of

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t takes a lot for a vocal performance to give me goosebumps - and yet it happened several times over during Harlequin Musical Theatre’s production of Bonnie and Clyde. A time-honoured classic, the musical explores the daring adventures of the real Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow whose thirst for fame and excitement led to them becoming two of America’s most notorious outlaws at the height of the Great Depression. The show, directed by Dan Chasemore, begins with a young Bonnie Parker (Samara Bayliss) and a young Clyde Barrow (Tim Cloves) singing an impressive rendition of Picture Show. The two do a fantastic job of setting the scene before making way for Keith Marr and Nicolette Nes to take over as the present day Bonnie and Clyde - in my opinion, both perfect casting choices. Nicolette was a standout performer from the first note and as the show progressed, created some incredible harmonies with Keith who also held a strong stage presence and wide vocal range. The show, although chronicling a dark criminal journey, is sprinkled with comic relief moments throughout the show, mainly by Clyde’s outlaw brother, Buck Barrow (Brian Wolfman) whose goofy

just perfect: Keith Marr and Nicolette Nes in action as Clyde and Bonnie. Photo supplied

character is contrasted nicely by his righteous wife Blanche (Katrina McConnell). The audience is introduced to Blanche and Buck in Scene Three as Buck returns home after breaking out of jail before Blanche tells him he’ll be turning himself in the next morning to serve the rest of his sentence before starting fresh in the eyes of God. A catchy performance of You’re Going Back To Jail is the first of those well-placed comedic moments. While a comparatively small role, I couldn’t review the show without a special mention of the preacher, played by Simon Chapman. Simon effortlessly commanded the stage with

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The Great Gatsby heads to Howick By Kelly Teed

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another era: Rehearsals are in full swing for the Great Gatsby at the Howick Little Theatre. Photo supplied

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ancy a glimpse into the life of the rich and famous in 1920’s America? The glamour, the fashion, the cars...it’s all coming soon to a theatre near you. Director Laurie Mills is bringing The Great Gatsby to Howick Little Theatre, from July 8 to July 29, and hopes to enrapture a new generation to the classic drama. As the cast is mainly young, Mills says he has enjoyed imparting some knowledge on them from the past. Fashion has been a big surprise for some of the male cast members, said Mills, recounting the story of how some of them insisted their pants were too big in the legs, only to be told that was the style back in the day. The performance, based on the 2009 Ken Duncan adaptation of the book, will use a minimalist set and involve impressive lighting and sound effects. While adapting to a different time period may be a challenge for the youthful actors, they can rest assured in their experienced and confident director - this will be the 30th period piece Mills has directed. He says he warms to the plays out of time and finds the task of reproducing another era and time stimulating as a director. “It’s all about revisiting history – we are a product of all those times.”

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In Budget 2017 we announced an $11b increase in new infrastructure spending over the next four budgets. Our infrastructure spending continues to boost productivity and help provide the public services we need for a growing country. When National came into Government in 2008 we decided we needed a way to fast-track important transport infrastructure projects. We could see that some projects needed to be constructed and built as quickly as possible, so we developed the Roads of National Significance

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The Pakuranga Athletic Club is calling all past members to attend its 50th Jubilee celebrations on Saturday, October 28. To register go to www.pakurangaathletics.nz to choose which events you wish to attend. Alternately phone Linda 532-8442.

Healthy Howick Expo

Registration is now open to non-profit organisations and social agencies to participate free of charge in the promotion of safety, health and well-being at the Healthy Howick Expo, 10am-2pm Saturday, July 22 within an allocated space at Pakuranga Plaza. Email Lindsay.upton@mecoss. org.nz noting the display or activity you are able to provide. Places being offered on first-in basis.

Combined Probus

The Farm Cove Combined Probus Club meets at 10am every 2nd Monday of the month at the Pakuranga Sailing Club, Farm Cove, Bramley Reserve. We have interesting speakers, trip outings, and several organised activities. Our aim is to have a friendly, fun and stimulating club. Come and share morning tea and chat with us. New members and visitors are welcome. Just arrive or phone Madelene 576-9225.

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Highland Park Library, Midwinter Madness at Saturday Stories! Come and join us Saturday, July 9, 10.30am for cool games, snowman craft and chilly tales! Citizens Advice Bureau, Pakuranga is hosting Career Counselling Workshop on August 5 from 9.30am-3pm at the Howick Local Board Room, Pakuranga Library Building, 7 Aylesbury St, Pakuranga. Topics: CV writing, cover letters, interview skills, job search tools. There will also be a talk on ‘what Employers are looking for’ by Amelie Lecomte from Kelly Services; and a talk by a Work and Income representative on how they can help in job search. Facilitator: Janine Comer. Light lunch provided. Registrations start on July 17. Email Vani on settlement. pakuranga@cab.org.nz or text 021-459520.

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Get your wiggle on with the whole family! Electronica and hits from 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond every Wednesday 8pm in All Saints’ Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick. Free entry. More information at facebook.com/DanceYourself Happy or email dyh@slingshot.co.nz.

Learn to play at Millhouse Drive on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9am to noon. For details contact Ngaire or Stan on 273-6311. New members welcome. Our next meeting is on July 11 at Te Tuhi Art Centre at 9.30am. We have speaker Terry Marchant from Tamaki Estuary Society. This will be interesting to hear what is happening locally. New members welcome to call in and have a cup of tea or coffee and make new friends. Phone Bonnie 273-7538 or Maureen 576-7661.

Genealogists

The next meeting of the Howick Branch of the NZSG is on Saturday, July 8 at St Andrews Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick at 1.30pm. Alan La Roche will be speaking on the story of the Howick Stockade and the Howick men who served in that war. Door charge $5. Visitors welcome. Phone 576-4715 or 576-5400.

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For beginners and above. We meet at Highland Park Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive, Thursday, July 20, 7pm-9.30pm. Bring a tree or shrub and learn the art. Phone/text Trevor 027-6755584.

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Come and join our Sunday Lego Party and build anything and everything with your imagination! Suitable for children of all ages, 1.30-2.30pm on July 9 at Pakuranga Library. Phone 576-5269.

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Meets at 9.30am on Monday, July 10 at Nixon Hall, Sale St, Howick. The guest speaker at 11am is Andrew Adams speaking on ‘New Zealand Border Control’. All seniors welcome. Phone Cora 5348623.

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Explore the outdoors with great people. Day walks and overnight tramps. New members welcome. Club night is July 11, 7.30pm below Howick Bridge Club, 563 Pakuranga Rd. Speaker is Alan Petrie on hiking the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea; $2 cover charge. Phone Karen 021-251-1974.

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Thursday, July 13 at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village, 795 Chapel Rd, Dannemora, Howick, 10am-1pm. Come and enjoy a time browsing our lovely range of crafts for sale. This market is undercover in our beautiful Atrium area. Phone 5350220. ➤ Turn to Page 14

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Feedback Hats off to Grey Power

I’d like to thank local Grey Power members who manned an information stand at the Howick Library recently. They gave out information on how to participate in their excellent organisation and how to benefit from such schemes as cheaper electricity and the discount booklet for local firms. I learnt that Grey Power is not only active in promoting the interests of older members of the community but all residents. An example is the successful initiative against the Auckland Council plan to install parking metres on key roads in Pakuranga and Howick. Grey Power is particularly important in an election year as it hosts speakers from all political parties and its members may question MPs on policy. This is grassroots democracy in a non-party setting, something our community can be proud of. WD Howard, Pakuranga

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My feedback to David Collings (chair of the Howick Local Board) and some of his likeminded councillors regarding the introduction of a local targeted rate for swimming pools is this – a question whether many ratepayers use the pool or is it more likely to be children and renters of which there are many. Just don’t forget Mr Collings, renters don’t pay rates. I am a homeowner, my rates demand is $4000 per year and then there’s water rates on top of that. The people who wish to use

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the pool should be the ones that pay i.e. user pays. We, like thousands around Howick, will never use them and resent being told by bureaucrats that we should subsidise the ones who do. Rates around here are well over the top now. Voting comes around every four years Mr Collings. Never forget that. The money tree doesn’t grow on my back lawn. G Brickell, Howick

What is the Local Board thinking? I gasped when I read that David Collings wants to make the Lloyd Elsmore Pools free to those who use them and levy every ratepayer in the Howick Ward. As a frequent user of the pools I am more than happy to pay my way and certainly do not expect ratepayers who don’t use the pool to subsidise me. Aren’t Auckland Council rorting enough money out of ratepayers who aren’t getting full value for their rates as it is? We have poor quality roading. Where once there were lovely gardens planted - nothing now. Rubbish lying around the streets, drains blocked with the autumn leaves and plastic because the road sweeper doesn’t come around often enough. Water mains bursting regularly in the street where I live because they’re so old and decrepit. Pakuranga Heights in particular seems to have been forgotten because of their ‘big’ plans for the Plaza meanwhile the streets - where the people actually live - are

being left untidy and unkempt. Are other Pakuranga residents as sick and tired of this as I am? It seems to me that the Board would be better representing the district by lobbying for essential work and services to be maintained and for our rates to be spent wisely where they are needed most - not by levying the ratepayers for nonessentials. The Board may say that roading, water and rubbish collection is above their jurisdiction, but the fact is, they were voted onto the Board to represent the residents and they should be lobbying council on our behalf instead of coming up with half-baked ideas to wrought more money out of ratepayers. I want to thank Peter Young for speaking up publicly about this and making residents more aware of the thinking on this Board. As he says, you elbatius t’nsi egami fi rotceV elbissoP have to read the fine print. We all know that this is how Councils get things like this through - and the next thing you know we’re stuck with this payment and there’s not a thing we can do to change it. Catherine Young Pakuranga Heights

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Peter Gibson Smith’s “Terra” 2016 what my work offers the world in this respect but it gives me a reason to exist.” Meanwhile, Monterey Gallery recently closed “On The Shoulders of Giants”, a photography exhibiton as part of the Auckland Festival of Photography. Their two artists, Kristin Hatland (NZ) and John Kiely (UK) had never met prior to the exhibition opening on June 8. Collaborating long distance over 12 months, the artists created a 22-piece collection of abstract photographs that referenced man’s destructive effect on nature during wartime and nature’s ability to adapt and endure; a pendulum of creation and destruction. Audiences were pleasantly surprised that only two works in the collection had been digitally altered, with all other effects taking place in camera as the artists relied on the elements of their natural surroundings. The works were small and framed, mostly black and white, dream-like, and simultaneously seemed romantic and pensive as they tackled the idea of man’s footprint on earth. On now at Monterey Gallery is an exhibition of new oil paintings by Dalene Meiring, “Revisted” opened on Thursday, June 29 and runs until July 14.

hinese musician William Yu has found his magical place surrounded by a plethora of traditional instruments in the new premises he and his wife Tanya Li have turned into a musical emporium in Pakuranga Road. In fact, he says: I don’t want to go home some times because I enjoy the environment so much”. The two professional musicians came to Auckland from China in 2004 and opened their first music shop on the corner of Market Road and Great South Road – joining local musical specialists Lewis Eady who operated their business across the road. Mr Yu is an exponent of the yangquin, a Chinese hammered dulcimer and Ms Li, the erhu, a two-stringed Chinese lute. They are high profile musicians, called upon by a variety of organisations from the APO (Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra) to the Wellington Jazz Music Festival in 2006. They have made recordings contributing a special Chinese flavour, for example for the Murray McNabb Group’s Astral Surfers CD and as part of the New Fusion Orchestra which involves eight soloists

making music: William Yu, left, and his wife Tanya Li have established a business dedicated to Chinese musical instruments. Times photo Wayne Martin

dedicated to revitalising traditional Chinese folk music in a fusion of Eastern and Western forms. Five-and-a-half years ago, they made their first home in Reeves Road, Pakuranga, and became enamoured with the area. Three months ago they were delighted to find their current premises sandwiched between St Mark’s Catholic Church and St Kentigern College on the other side – plenty of scope to make happy music without disturbing neighbours. The business, WE Classical, is three-pronged. The couple, along with four other specialist teachers, teach students a range of Chinese musical instruments and, Mr Yu

says, they are hoping to attract more Kiwi European students as well as Chinese. Piano, violin and guitar lessons will be added to the list soon. “We would like to do small concerts here at our studio with teachers and students, mixing up the Chinese instruments with piano,” he says. As well as offering a full array of instruments for sale, Mr Yu is also a piano tuner. “I am a person who takes great enjoyment being this close to the instruments here,” he says. “I can tune pianos, teach and practice my own music all from this base. “It’s what I enjoy and it makes our lives very colourful.”

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Values steady, sales volumes plummet T

he latest monthly QV House Price Index shows nationwide residential property values for June increased 8.1 per cent over the past year which is the slowest annual rate since March 2015. Values rose by 1.2 per cent over the past three months and the nationwide average value is now $639,051 which is 54.2 per cent above the previous market peak of late 2007. When adjusted for inflation the nationwide annual increase drops slightly to 5.9 per cent and values are now 28.8 per cent above the 2007 peak. Residential property values across the Auckland Region increased 7.2 per cent year on year which is the slowest annual rate of growth seen since September 2012. Quarterly value growth has plateaued at 0.0 per cent over the past three months. The average value for the Auckland Region is now $1,045,059 and values are now on average 91.2 per cent higher than the

previous peak of 2007. When adjusted for inflation values rose 4.9 per cent over the past year and are 59.6 per cent above the 2007 peak. QV national spokesperson Andrea Rush said, “Values in the Auckland market continue to hold steady with the average value across the region remaining at just over $1 million dollars.” “However, sales volumes in the Super City have plummeted to 30.0 per cent lower than they were this time last year as high prices coupled with banks’ stricter lending criteria are making it increasingly difficult for anyone but cash buyers or those with higher levels of equity to buy property.” “It has also become much more difficult for developers to gain finance to build new homes, which is now leading to a slow-down in building activity in the market.” “The CoreLogic Buyer classification data shows the share

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CLASSIFIEDS

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Production Trainee, Factory Hand Opportunities to learn and advance. Pakuranga location, Engineering factory CD253840

Steelcraft Engineering Ltd supplies qualified fitters to the steel industry. We are currently looking for Casual/Contractor Maintenance Fitters to work in the NZ’s leading steel making company. The hours of work are flexible but you must be prepared to work on WEDNESDAYS. Excellent market rates are paid. Apply now by sending your CV to: accounts@steelcraft.co.nz or phone (09) 270-2000

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1 Position in Half Moon Bay 2 Positions in Pakuranga Must have 3 years experience in a Thai cuisine, must work well in a team, prepare and cook Thai dishes as required, knowledge of good hygiene. Please email CV to: moomary111@hotmail.com

ELECTRICIAN Wanted for established local company for general repairs and maintenance work. Must be NZ registered with current practising licence and English as their first language. Top remuneration and vehicle package. Ph: 0274 962 320

PLUMBER/ GASFITTER NZ Registered tradesperson required. Great variety of work, both residential and commercial, very competitive pay. Immediate start. ARROW PLUMBING & GAS 0800 420 900

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PART TIME person req’d for installation work Ph: John 02102369767

3 Thai Chefs Wanted

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THAI MEDICAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

Full time Therapist required. 3 years experience preferred. Being qualified in Thai Medical Massage is essential. Must be a team player with good English, communication and customer service skills. Email: gaye@thaispa.co.nz

Rockabye Early Learning Centre

Babies & Toddlers Early Childhood Teacher We are looking for a full-time, passionate, provisionally, or fully registered teacher. We are a small family based centre located in Highland Park. Our centre has large, modern outdoor areas and we strongly value our philosophy of a home away from home. You will have the following attributes: • A fun and caring nature with strong communication skills • Committed teacher with the ability to go the extra mile • A dedicated team player supporting both your colleagues, children and families • Sound command of the English language and competent in planning, self review and ICT. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been seeking, Please contact Caryn on ph 533 0218 or send your CV to caryn@rockabye.school.nz

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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to support our happy and motivated team in our Dispensary at Life Pharmacy Botany. If you are hardworking and conscientious with a passion for helping our customers get well faster, stay well longer and feel great then here’s a great place for you to start! The successful candidate will be: • Qualified in NZ and have experience • Committed • Customer service orientated • Efficient and confident • A team player Experience on Toniq would be an advantage. Applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please send your CV and a covering letter to arthi@lifebotany.co.nz

Requirements: • Tertiary education related to business level 7 • 3-4 years speciﬁc experience in supermarket and minimum 3 years managerial experience Skills: • Flexibility to work all days of the week • Hands-on management style • Customer and results focused • Proven ability to deal with people of all cultures/races • Strong communication (verbal and written), relationship management • Negotiating and networking skills • Coaching and mentoring • Planning and organising and time management skills • Maintaining standards and a keen eye for detail • Physically ﬁt and healthy • Financial calculation and budget management • Productivity and personal effectiveness - ability to self manage/work autonomously Please forward your CV to: owner.beachlands@foodstuffs.co.nz

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Chilled/Frozen Manager

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REQUIRED We need a head chef, someone with passion, flair, and a positive attitude and a minimum of 3 years experience. Must have good English skills both written and verbal. Hours are 6:45am - 3:00pm weekdays only. Come in to drop your CV off at: 125 Ormiston Road or email nourishcafenz@yahoo.co.nz

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RELIABLE DELIVERY STAFF

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HEAD CHEF

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Lollipops Educare Botany Junction and Botany Town Centre Due to internal promotions we are seeking two fully or provisionally registered full time teachers (ECE or Primary) to join our toddler or pre-school whanau. Applicants should display: • excellent communication skills with children, staff and whanau • sound knowledge of programme planning and documentation • knowledge of Reggio Emilia would be an advantage We are fortunate to have a wonderful group of happy, fun loving and caring teachers in our centre who work closely together to provide excellent quality education and care for children. ERO has stated that we are very well placed to promote positive learning outcomes for children. We offer: • high quality on going professional development • free healthcare • discounted childcare • a well-resourced, family owned centre with supportive owners Please send your CV to: lisa.wright@ledu.co.nz yvette@ledu.co.nz

Teacher Aide

Part time - Term time only; 3 to 4 days per week full time. (Preferably Monday-Wednesday but can be negotiated) Experience in supporting students is required. Good communication skills essential. * Applications close Friday 14 July 2017. Please supply CV and Cover Letter via email to: Principal’s PA, Mrs T Horsford, Botany Downs Secondary College, 575 Chapel Road, Botany Downs t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz

We are a small rest home based in Botany and are looking for a creative Gardener/ handyperson. This position is ideal for a semi retired person Tuesday to Friday 9-2pm. You will maintain our grounds and carry out day to day maintenance and as required, will attend to our other two facilities in Papatoetoe. Drivers licence and NZ residency is essential. Please send your CV to howickmanor@yahoo.co.nz which will be kept confidential or contact Nilam Naidu 021 178 7071

Required for busy Irish Bar in Botany. Must have minimum 2 years managers experience. Need to be available nights/weekends Please send CV to: sean@thebbc.co.nz

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Early Childhood Educator

SALES / CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Total CNC Products Limited is a family owned, established NZ Company, specialising in the Sales and Service of CNC machine tools, cutting tools and machine accessories throughout New Zealand. We are seeking a motivated ‘go-getter’ for our Internal Sales / Customer Support position. This role is primarily responsible for the processing of incoming sales calls for tools and accessories and management of inwards and outwards goods, as well as maintaining a clean and professional showroom and workshop area. If you are looking for a new challenge in the growing CNC Machine Tool Industry or would like to get off the tools, then contact adeleoxford@totalcnc.co.nz for more information now. Age is no barrier…. Attitude is!

Gardener/ Handyperson

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Is required for a busy wholesale/retail bakery based in Pakuranga. Hours of work are Friday mornings 4.30am7.30am. Applicants must have a full NZ drivers licence, be confident driving a large manual van and have a reasonable level of fitness as some heavy lifting is involved. Above all you must be reliable, punctual and possess a can do attitude. If this sounds like you please email your CV and cover letter to info@wildwheat.co.nz attn Brian

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Due to our continued growth we are seeking another registered practice nurse to join our team. We are a group of dedicated, hard working professionals who are committed to providing an excellent level of care to our patients. The successful applicant would need to be a registered vaccinator, have at least 2 years previous experience in NZ general practice and preferably proficient in Medtech 32. If you have this sort of experience we would love you to join us. Please email your CV to jan@bjdocs.co.nz

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Casual/Contractor Maintenance Fitters

Part-time Delivery Driver

Part Time Practice Nurse

We are a leading Window Furnishing manufacturer situated in East Tamaki who require a fabric cutter to join our production team. The successful applicant must have close attention to detail, strive for accuracy, have a great work ethic and positive outlook. Previous experience in the Window Furnishings industry would be of advantage but not essential. Please contact our Production Manager for your interest in this full time position.

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SITE MANAGER

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We are looking for part time relieving staff, either qualified or non-qualified. Genuine people with a passion for teaching and being part of toddlers and preschool children’s developement. Great environment supported by strong professional team. Please send your CV to Janine.baker@ledu.co.nz

If you have a knowledge of Music, a pleasant personality and would like to work from home or school, please contact us now for further information. Phone 0800-696-874 www.modernmusic.co.nz NZ Modern School of Music

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Lollipops – Highbrook EDUCATORS WANTED

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FABRIC CUTTER ROLLER BLIND ASSEMBLY

Experienced Outboard Technician required. Full time position. Outboard experience necessary. Please email your CV with details of experience and qualifications to: sam@woodbinemarine.co.nz

REQUIRED URGENTLY

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Whitford Park Golf Club are looking for suitable applicants for a greenkeepers assistant position. You will be part of a team of 5 responsible for the maintenance of the club’s golf course. If you are reliable, motivated, have a love of golf and are keen to learn more about turf maintenance, then please post or email your CV to: course@whitfordpark.co.nz or post: Whitford Park Golf Club PO Box 38, Whitford, 2149 Closing Date 21 July 2017

PIANO GUITAR VOICE DRUM TEACHERS

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Greenkeepers Assistant/Trainee

SITUATIONS VACANT

OUTBOARD TECHNICIAN

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Send your CV to: campbell@spiraweld.co.nz any questions call Campbell 576 1199

Put your travel worries to rest! Accountant required for a busy and well established practice in Howick. Our ideal person will have previous BAS experience and should be able to complete a full set of accounts from Trial Balance. Complete GST and PAYE Returns. Proficiency in MYOB and Xero would be a bonus. Please forward your CV to karenfaydavies@gmail.com

SITUATIONS VACANT

ACCOUNTANTS!

Stainless Steel fabrication and finishing

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SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

CASHIER

Duties include invoicing and processing all payments received by the College and general administration duties. Hours: 8.00 – 4.00pm daily, school terms only. Some school holiday hours may be required at times. Cash handling experience is desirable. Application form and full Job Description are available on website: www.sanctamaria.school.nz

TOOLMAKER / CNC Machinist Full Time/Part Time

Experienced in using both CNC Lathe and CNC Milling machines. We are looking for a tradesperson who can work from drawing to the end product with minimal training and supervision. This role may be suited to those with a background as a Tool Maker, Fitter turner or similar.

Machine hand - Full Time/ Part Time

This role may be suited to a young person or school leaver with experience in manual machining, or CNC machining. If you are interested and are Willing to run machines and assist in general tooling and grinding areas. Able to produce a quality product within a given time frame Well organised and punctual Healthy and fit as some lifting is required. Are well-spoken with an understanding of English and Math Can work an afternoon shift 1pm-9.30pm Have great people skills to create and maintain customer relations You will be our ideal candidate. Everyone at Formtool is an integral part of the friendly team, join us now. Email CV to: sales@formtool.co.nz or ph 021 0465106 Visit our website to find out more about us www.formtool.co.nz

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Apply in writing enclosing application form and CV to: Business Manager PO Box 64 437, Botany Town Centre, MANUKAU CITY Or email: m.littlejohn@sanctamaria.school.nz Applications close: 21 July 2017

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Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for a Science Technician who is required for 17 hours per week, term time only. The days of work are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday however in times of a heavy workload there may be some variation by negotiation. Reporting to the Head of Learning Science, the key responsibilities of the Science Technician are: - to provide preparation support to Science staff for practical lessons; - assist in the management of Science laboratory and resources - provide administrative and technical support to the Head of Learning and Science teaching staff As part of the Science Department, and one of three Science Technicians, we will require the applicant to have initiative, good communication skills – both written and verbal, and a high level of attention to detail. We require the applicant to have an interest in Science and the ability to work in a positive and motivated manner, as part of a busy and dynamic team. Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vet, once every three years. Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa. A clean driver’s licence is required. For an Application Form please visit our school website www.bdsc.school.nz and or email for a copy of the Job Description. Applications can be emailed to: t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz Applications close at midday on Monday 24 July 2017.

ARE YOU ………. A well organised person with great interpersonal skills, self motivated and keen to work as part of our admin team where staff wellbeing is part of our work culture? If so, we need YOU as our…….

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Decider should be a thriller

Agnew’s Angle

ell done Steve Hansen for taking the All Blacks 24-21 loss to the British and Irish Lions at Wellington’s Cake Town on the chin rather than moaning about the sending off of Sonny Bill Williams for a no-arms shoulder tackle on Anthony Watson. Not that it would have done any good because Williams’ reckless action got what it deserved. Which ultimately left the All Blacks playing with 14 men against 15 for 45 minutes, after subtracting the 10 spent in the sin-bin by Mako Vunipolo for his hit on a prone Beauden Barrett. With Ngani Laumape coming on to play second-five and pack down at scrum time after blindside flanker Jerome Kaino became Williams’ sacrificial

Blacks moving the ball wide. Stung by the second test loss, the All Blacks will be determined to bounce back at fortress Eden Park where they have not been beaten for 23 years. But while New Zealand has tremendous depth, the absence of concussed superstars Ben Smith and Dane Cole has blunted the attack. Thus with the tests deadlocked at 1-all, the stage is set for what should be a thriller finale as the Lions seek to gain their first win on NZ soil since 1971 when brilliant backs like Gareth Edwards, Barry John, Mike Gibson and JPR Williams graced our fields. Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

lamb, the wonder of it was it took until the 77th minute for the Lions to hit the front with Owen Farrell’s fourth penalty success. But having been held tryless by a team that scored two against them, it would have been churlish for the All Blacks to begrudge the tourists a victory, made sweeter in forcing their harshest critics to eat humble pie. With six Englishmen, five Welshmen and four Irishmen in the starting 15, much maligned coach Warren Gatland deserved kudos for teaming Farrell outside clever first-five Jonathan Sexton in giving his backline more attacking options than they managed in the first Eden Park test. Renowned as a champion tactical kicker, Sexton is a deceptive

passer whose sweet timing puts hesitant defenders in two minds and offers space for sharp attackers like Jonathan Davies, Liam Williams and Anthony Watson. Starting athletic young lock Maro Itoje was a masterstroke within a strong pack that also highlighted the special talents of Sean O’Brien, Jamie George, Tadhg Furlong and Taulupe Faletau. Brodie Retallick, Kieran Read and Codie Taylor were the pick of a relatively subdued All Blacks pack on a miserable wet night in which the home backs were outshone. Having been outplayed by Conor Murray in Chicago and Wellington, Aaron Smith will seek to regain his top halfback

ranking in Auckland this Saturday with a service that will reignite the brilliance of Barrett. Keeping 15 men on the field with a disciplined performance would also enhance the All Blacks’ prospects against a side that has proved worthy of testing their mettle, if not entirely blameless in the foul play department. While I abhor much of the criticism aimed at the Lions, I was disappointed Gatland should claim the hard but fair Jerome Kaino deliberately tried to injure Conor’s legs in the first test. Had he wished, Hansen could have made a more legitimate case complaining about the latitude offered the Lions when infringing the offside laws to stop the All

Nicolas forfeits race for schoolmate By KELLY TEED It’s made him something of a local celebrity – but 12-year-old Nicolas Webster didn’t think twice about stopping mid-race to help his friend who was in trouble. The year 7 Somerville Intermediate student was racing in the school cross country event when he noticed his friend, Caleb Wheal, wasn’t running up the front of the pack where he should be. “I was running up the hill and I saw Caleb, but then I thought that can’t be Caleb. I sprinted up to him and he was crying so I started walking with him for the rest of the way and he kept coughing and

GREAT ATTITUDE: Nicolas Webster and Times photo Wayne Martin David Ellery.

crying.” A post on the local community Facebook group brought Nic’s noble actions to light where a

number of comments were left by people impressed by his good sportsmanship. Somerville Intermediate Principal David Ellery said Nic had been training for cross country and wanted to do well which made his actions even more impressive. “I didn’t mind because I was helping someone so I didn’t really mind stopping,” said Nic. Mr Ellery said he was very proud of Nic’s actions. “We talk a lot about this sort of stuff – the Somerville attitude, helping others and service...we talk a lot about helping others at school so this is a real life example of what it is we talk about.”

Black Stacks squad named St Kentigern College student Sarina Wang has been named in the New Zealand Black Stacks team for 2018. The team will travel to the USA in April to the World Sport Stacking Championships.

Mellons Bay S1 too strong Mellons Bay S1 came out on top of Shelly Park S2 with a final score of 45-25 at Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre on Saturday.

Club results

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Beaming success

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THURSDAY 06 Rise7:34am Set5:17pm 9:17 to 11:17pm 8:54 to 10:54am 5:06am 5:47pm Rise3:10pm Set4:34am

Pakuranga fall by one point to TEC

Pakuranga United Rugby Club stepped up to support the fight against breast cancer on Saturday. And the Green Machine – sporting pink jerseys for the day – came within a whisker of beating Grammar TEC. The premiers went down 27-26. Prems coach Pita Alatini is philosophical about the result. “Yes, so close but yet so far,” he said. “With the occasion of playing for breast cancer, the boys were excited to play their part. “They did for the first 40 minutes. We scored some outstanding tries and the lads were on fire.” But the prems couldn’t match that insensity in the second half. “Grammar Tec came back strong and we seemed to fold by making basic errors and ultimately losing the game,” he said. “Our top four placing aspirations are gone but we still have a lot to play for and none bigger than personal pride.”

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FRIDAY 07 Rise7:33am Set5:18pm 10:04pm to 12:04am 9:40 to 11:40am 5:54am 6:33pm Rise3:52pm Set5:27am

Farm Cove Intermediate student Shelby Scarle displayed strength, control and balance with incredible grace and speed as she was judged the overall winner at the South Eastern Zone Intermediate Schools Gymnastics Competition held at the Howick Gymnastics Club on Tuesday. Photos Wayne Martin

SATURDAY 08 Rise7:33am Set5:18pm 10:52pm to 12:52am 10:28 to 12:28am 6:41am 7:16pm Rise4:37pm Set6:18am

SUNDAY 09 Rise7:33am Set5:19pm 11:16am to 1:16pm 7:25am 7:56pm Rise5:27pm Set7:07am

■ Premiers (26) v Grammar TEC (27). Tries: Ben Neenee x1, Hawaii Ahokovi x1, Tiaan Brownless x2. Conversions: Sam Vaevae x3. Player of the Day: Ben Neenee. ■ Premier Development (40) v Marist (0). Tries: Charlie Gibson x1, Matt Blackie x1, Scott Martin x1, Callum Dimond x1, Steph Tabaillou x1, Nela Latu x1. Conversions: Cam James x4, Steph Tabaillou x1. Player of the Day: Niu Osika. ■ Under 20s - BYE. ■ First Grade (20) v Eden Steelers (15). Tries: Lepani Tuifagalele x1, Wilson Fuata x1. Conversions: Blake James x2. Penalties: Blake James x2. Player of the Day: Shaun Kohlhase. ■ Taipans v University Legends. University Legends defaulted.

Premier results

Alan McEvoy Memorial Shield ■ College Rifles 12 (O Mausia, L Manu tries, O Mausia con); Suburbs 10 (J Sawailau try, C Perry con, C Perry pen) Halftime: 5 - 10 ■ Ponsonby 26 (W Uili, M Fepuleai, F Vah’akolo, P Collier tries, M Talataina-Mu 3 con); University 24 (U Fetalaiga, K Eklund, S Lawson tries, T Elkington-MacDonald 3 con, T Elkington-MacDonald pen) Halftime: 19 - 21

MONDAY 10 Rise7:33am Set5:19pm 11:41pm to 1:41am 12:05 to 2:05pm 8:08am 8:36pm Rise6:19pm Set7:53am

■ Grammar TEC 27 (C Vaega 2, TJ Vaega, T Milo tries, H Plummer 2 con, H Plummer pen); Pakuranga 26 (B Neenee, H Ahokovi, T Brownless 2 tries, S Vaevae 3 con) Halftime: 5 - 26 ■ Eden 42 (G Van Heewyk, C Rutherford, G William-Spears, P Sasulu, B Lam tries, N Costa 4 con, N Costa 3 pen); Manukau Rovers 11 (V Sifa try, S Hafoka 2 pen) Halftime: 20 - 6 Portola Trophy ■ Marist 50 (S Rayasi 2, S Ahoafi 2, W Raea, H Gideon, PC Tagaloa, JB Tagaloa tries, J Saena 4, G Gray 1 con); Mt Wellington 5 (S Tapili try) Halftime: 19 - 0 ■ East Tamaki 20 (S Talanoa, P Elama tries, T Iosua 2 con, T Iosua 2 pen); Otahuhu 7 (M Tavae try, S Paulo-Tialavea Morris con) Halftime: 17 - 0 ■ Waitemata 27 (M Qiolevu, T Ahio, J Vui, M Ozich tries, K Siemsen 2 con, K Siemsen pen); Papatoetoe 17 (J Latana, S Loamanu tries, J Nu’u 2 con, J Nu’u pen) Halftime: 15 - 3 ■ Waitakere – BYE Women’s Premier ■ Ardmore Marist 37 vs Marist 5 ■ East Coast Bays 27 vs Manurewa 29

TUESDAY 11 Rise7:32am Set5:20pm 12:29 to 2:29am 12:54 to 2:54pm 8:49am 9:15pm Rise7:15pm Set8:35am

WEDNESDAY 12 Rise7:32am Set5:20pm 1:18 to 3:18am 1:41 to 3:41pm 9:29am 9:54pm Rise9:29am Set9:54pm

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7 SEATER DODGE JOURNEY 3.6 SXT

7 SEATER DODGE JOURNEY 3.6 RT

• 8.4” touchscreen

• Booster seats

• Satellite navigation

• Underseat storage

• Rear DVD with wireless headphones and remote

• 17” alloy wheels

• Full leather interior

• Electronic stability control • Wide 90 degree opening doors

• Booster seats

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39 ,990

OB3235NZH

• 19” alloy wheels

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44,990

500 Broadway, Newmarket | Ph (09) 520 8741 350 Te Irirangi Drive, Botany | Ph (09) 523 7270

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OPEN 7 DAYS TWO GREAT LOCATIONS

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