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oas Toung climbs the stairs slowly but steadily. Arthritis has taken its toll. She has a pronounced limp, even with two titanium knees. If it bothers her she doesn’t show it. Loas is nearly 84. She is intelligent and speaks with an endearing lilt and could be your gran. But she is lonely. Her husband Chien died in 2001. He was 18 years older, she 46 and he 64 when they married. Last week the Highland Park woman was meant to be re-married to a man she’d never met and purporting to be more than 20 years her junior. She fell for Steve, a man with no surname, no contact phone number that worked, and no address

that seemed to be kosher. Love, it has been said, is blind, as is trust. Loas sheepishly admits she has been royally scammed, ripped off to the tune of almost $8000. She’s another victim of the socalled sweetheart scam and is annoyed she has been fooled. But she readily admits she still takes calls from this character ‘Steve’, one the night before our interview. “I first met Steve in March through a dating site called MeetMe,” she says. “His profile was on the site and, being curious, I clicked into it. He told me he was a Telecom site engineer. We quickly became friends and, after a week or so, his first appeal for funds came.” But Loas didn’t see what was

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jungle in Malaysia but couldn’t get the money from the main office in KL (Kuala Lumpur). I agreed to send an overseas bank draft to him,” says Loas. “Several weeks later he said he was in dire straits because he hadn’t realised that his visa had expired, so was not allowed to leave the country until it was renewed. “He had run out of funds so was stuck at KL Airport with nothing to eat for four days and was sick and desperate. Could I please send $4500? This I managed to do.” She was truly hooked. “By this time we had established quite a relationship, verging on the romantic. We learned about each other’s lives,” says Loas. ➤ Turn to Page 13

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ish fingers remind me of lots of things. Happy moments of dinners long ago. That’s why I bought a pack of these little beauties this week. When cooked correctly, they become golden ingots of deliciousness. I have fresh fish – snapper no less – in the freezer. And some crumbed hoki. I just fancied fingers of fish. For ‘old times’. How disappointed I was. Had they done something to the recipe? Was it the crumb mix? Perhaps my cooking skills ruined them. Or maybe they always tasted like this and my taste buds had matured. Absurd. My point is that sometimes we set ourselves up for a fall. Our expectations go beyond the rational or sane or scientific. But this is a part of the whole jumble we know as the human condition, right? Confident and fearful, strong but frail, knowing but just as dense as a sourdough loaf. Happy and notso-much. Like the moon and the tides, the gamut of human emotion and behaviour ebbs and flows and there’s not a thing we can really do about it – certainly not when dealing with others. But that’s the challenge isn’t it – how we cope with others. It’s that dynamic which make it exciting or perilous or scary or fun. We hear chit-chat about coping mechanisms and suchlike. We know that some of us are hardwired to adapt to our surroundings and the people we encounter. Some of us, well, not so much.

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These interactions, of course, do not exclude family. A case in point, teenagers, more precisely, teenage girls. I have one. Her mother lives in Wellington. There is no foil, no cushion, no sounding board immediately to hand. I have learned much since she turned into a teenager (sounds like a vampire or zombie right)? It’s so weird being chastised by a 13-year-old. She’s 14 now and her demeanour seems to have mellowed somewhat. I remind myself not to get too excited as there’s a few years of these raging bloody hormones to come. If a parent whose child was nearing this tender age asked me what it is like having a teen daughter in the house, I would, having checked she was nowhere in earshot, offer my meagre wisdom thusly – it is like trying to walk across a motorway without being hit, whilst trying not to offend the drivers. My approaches have been numerous and a good number have failed, I believe, because I’ve tried too hard, choosing strategies that try to address things that hadn’t happened. And then last weekend I saw with some clarity the error of my ways. Just don’t force it mate. Be organic. Act natural. Try-hards fall bro. My tactic? To do nothing, or more succinctly, don’t be too pro-active Dad. Hang back. We went to netball on Saturday morning. One of her friends stayed over Friday. She doesn’t eat before a match so that was so easy. On the

way home, she asked if I could take her to Botany. Me. And her. She had to approve my ‘outfit’ before we left the house (my cargo pants failed muster as did my boat shoes) but that’s fine. Roll with the punches right. I trailed like an exhausted hound and answered questions when prompted but it was fun. Really. It was only half a dozen clothes shops. And then she came to the supermarket with me to guide me with dinner ideas. On the way there we stopped for a coffee at my brother’s mobile truck and caught up with her teen cousin at Puma in DressMart. On the Sunday, after our usual Sunday morning things including a big walk (me not her), I asked if she wanted to drive to Mission Bay for one of those KiwiYo tubs of yumminess. Just to get out. She accepted and brought a friend along. We walked along the waterfront a bit and got pictures too (not with her don’t be crazy). And on the drive home, with YouTube blasting through my car speakers (not my music) and her laughing with her mate in the back seats, I was content. Easy-peasy this parenthood thing, even when you don’t know what you’re doing.

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Angry residents join chorus over dodgy fibre installation By NICK KRAUSE

ocals are complaining about sub-standard broadband installations. A media outlet today reported that Mellons Bay man Joe Thornley and several of his neighbours are unimpressed with broadband installations by telecommunications infrastructure provider Chorus which appear to show cable running along fence lines held in place with duct tape. Mr Thornley, in a video news piece by the Herald Online, said he signed up for a fibre connection with communications service provider Spark in April. “I’m very concerned now that what I’ve got is an infrastructure time bomb,” he said. “We’ve got insulation tape just holding together my fibre installation from the street and I’m really concerned that it may be six months ...a year when that fails I’ll be stuck with a big bill to cover this really sub-standard infrastructure installation that I’ve got from Chorus.” He complained and the technician who completed the work, and his boss, turned up. “The message

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was the installation meet chorus standards.” A conversation with them, the video says, revealed they had three or four jobs daily. “And this is the result of speed over quality,” Mr Thornley said. Meanwhile Chorus told the Times that - in relation to the case highlighted in the Herald this morning – it is working to put this right as quickly as possible. “We have visited this house this morning to work out a plan to ensure fibre is installed to our normal high standards,” Chorus spokesman Nathan Beaumont said. “Chorus is currently doing more than 12,000 fibre installs every month

throughout New Zealand and the majority of these are done to a very high standard. As much as we would like to be perfect, we sometimes get it wrong but when we do get it wrong, we will work to make things right as quickly as possible. “It’s clear that on this occasion we haven’t met our own standards. Running cables over gardens and using duct tape is simply not acceptable.” The cable mounted to the fence is a standard method of installing fibre but in this instance the way it has been done fails to comply with Chorus standards, he said. “We will also be rectifying this install as soon as possible.”

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Top new sales boss at Times A leading newspaper executive has joined Times Newspapers as group sales manager . Michele Chapman has worked closely with community newspapers for more than 20 years, more recently as the Trading Manager Community MICHELE Champion for Fairfax New CHAPMAN Zealand , one of the largest media companies in the country. Prior to that role Michele managed the New Zealand Community Network for many years , representing community newspapers throughout New Zealand selling to both small clients, large corporate clients and advertising agencies providing easy access and contact to more than 65 newspapers nationwide. “I am a passionate supporter of community newspapers and truly believe that with the fast paced lives that we all live, people want to get local and know what is happening in their area,” Michele says. “As the former manager of the Western Leader (suburban newspaper), I know that the local community paper is a trusted voice of the neighbourhood with local news, events and areas of concern that affect our everyday lives. “I am looking forward to working with the great team at the Howick and Pakuranga Times and Botany and Ormiston Times. Michele is an active masters member of the Auckland Rowing Club based on the Tamaki River and a keen cyclist. “I had the pleasure of rowing at the World Masters Games in Italy and the Canal du Midi (in southern France) three years ago and am looking forward to competing in the World Masters Games in Auckland next year.,” she says.

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achel Cooper is a young woman on a mission and the Howick RSA’s Community Welfare Fund Trust is right behind her. The 19-year-old exMacleans College student recently returned from the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya as one of two New Zealand delegates representing the Aotearoa Youth Leadership Institute. The RSA trust funded half the cost of her trip which was bolstered by a contribution from the Howick Lions Club. Last week Rachel, who lives in Mellons Bay, gave the trustees a run-down on the experience. She’s studying environmental science at Auckland University majoring in human geography. “I have a special interest in sustainable development so the conference was really relevant,” she said. “This was the second environment assembly the UN had ever had and it was groundbreaking.” She was one of seven in the youth group attending the assembly which was asked

to comment on points for discussion, for example climate change. “We gave feedback on ways work on climate change could be improved and we got agreement on the changes we wanted put into legislation. I wasn’t sure whether we would be listened to but a number of people said ‘you have really impressed us’.” Rachel said she was interested to see how people went about environment issues in other countries, such as Norway. “I could see the relevance of their work to New Zealand and I can see some ways I can apply this knowledge.” Asked what she will do with the knowledge gleaned from the assembly, Rachel said 17 goals relating to water quality were discussed “and New Zealand is not perfect in any of them”. With her special interest in environmental and social issues, she has since given feedback to the Ministry of the Environment. And she has completed a research project for the Youth Leadership Institute on how to deal with marine litter, giving easy to hard options.

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“I would not have been able to go to the assembly without your support,” she told the trustees. “It is so crucial for me stepping forward.” RSA president Ray Sangster said the trustees were proud of Rachel’s achievements to date. “Everyone is a winner out of this.” Barry Dreyer, who chairs the trust, says Rachel approached the RSA because of her previous association with the organisation as a leader in Macleans Upham

House and the college’s work on annual Poppy Days. “We were pleased when we learned that she was from Upham House,” Mr Dreyer said. “Rachel’s request was a very good fit for us.” The community welfare fund provides financial assistance for any youth activity, education, or welfare project. In addition the trust has an annual $2000 fee paying scholarship for the first two years of full-time tertiary study. Applicants must be at a secondary school in the Howick RSA’s catchment area and be going direct from secondary school to full-time tertiary study. Applicants must have parents or grandparents that were returned service people, but do not need a connection to the RSA. “We look at every request according to its face value,” Mr Dreyer says. The Poppy Fund is dedicated to returned people and their immediate dependants from the Howick RSA catchment area which runs from the Tamaki Estuary to Beachlands/Maraetai and from Musick Point to Flat Bush.

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In our June 30 story about holocaust survivor Guta Goldstein, we reported that Auschwitz was managed by guta goldstein Rudolf Hess who was the Commandant of the “death factory”. This should have read Rudolf Hoess or Hoss who was eventually hanged next to the concentration camp’s crematorium in 1947. Rudolf Hess was the deputy Fuhrer who was captured in 1941 during a solo flight to Scotland on an apparently unauthorised peace mission. He was later convicted in the Nuremberg trials after the Second World War ended.

hen as a child Jennie McCormick looked in fascination at the night sky stars with her mum at their home in Whanganui, little did she know that she would be recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading amateur astronomers. The woman who operates an observatory at her Farm Cove home overlooking the Wakaaranga Estuary has been recognised by her peers, becoming the thirteenth Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand. “It’s nice to be recognised by my peers,” she says. “I had no idea. It was a real shock.” Now she is pondering the subject she should talk about for the opening presentation at next year’s society conference in Dunedin – perhaps her discovery of an asteroid in 2009, or a 1999 fireball, but probably a meteorite that fell through the roof of an Ellerslie house in 2004. “I was first on the scene asking ‘what’s the chance of one landing here when we are an isthmus?’ But it was there and it was still warm. Holy moly, that was exciting.” She’s also waiting for a decision on a name from the Minor

Planet Centre for the asteroid she discovered. Unlike comets, which can be named after the person who discovered them, asteroids can not. Ms McCormick says she has put forward a name that incorporates the New Zealand population. “I think people will be pleased with the name. “I wouldn’t mind discovering a comet so I could name it after myself – isn’t that vain,” she says in jest. Ms McCormick, who in 2006 was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to astronomy, left school at the age of 15 to ride race horses. “I wanted to be a vet, but I always loved the stars and science fiction,” she says. “I remember looking at the stars with my mother in Whanganui.” As a young woman she moved to Auckland and, after her marriage in the late 80s, she bought a pair of binoculars, a little telescope and joined the Auckland Astronomical Society. “That was it,” she says. “The people at the society taught me a lot. I was married with little kids and learned my way around the sky.” With an ambition to take part in research astronomy she built

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an observatory in 1999 at her Pakuranga home – an eight by six-foot garden shed with a roof that could be removed. After she responded to a call for data by the Ohio State University she was asked to come to America to talk to the faculty – “me, a mother from Pakuranga”. She became a member of MicroFUN (Microlensing Followup Network), an informal consortium of professional and amateur observers from five continents. “I work with the planets and send the data to the professionals to use and analyse,” she says. The grunty telescope at her Farm Cove observatory came courtesy of Ohio University. She also has a special camera that works with the telescope

to watch faint far-away stars. It came from Columbia University which uses Ms McCormick’s data on cataclysmic variable stars which can be seen from earth eclipsing each other. “When I joined the Auckland Astronomical Society I never thought I would come this far,” she says. “I worked at the Auckland Observatory as a teacher for a number of years and children would ask, have you ever discovered a planet? “Now I can say I have. I have co-discovered 22 planets and being able to do it from here [Farm Cove] is really good.” One drawback is the light pollution coming from street lights across the estuary. If the lights were shielded she says she would be able to view even fainter stars. “I feel that children today living in cities never get to see a true night sky, unless they are in the middle of nowhere and away from light pollution. Kids miss out.” She tried out a solution on Auckland Council, presenting a report to the Howick Local Board about the benefits of shielding the lights. “I don’t think they got it. I received a letter saying if I wanted shields on the lights in a light polluting area 0.9 kilometres away I could pay for them!”

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Old boy makes sevens Former Saint Kentigern College student Teddy Stanaway has been named in the NZ Rugby Sevens Squad for the Rio Olympics.

The NZ men’s team includes Scott Curry (captain) (Bay of Plenty); Sam Dickson (Canterbury); DJ Forbes (Counties Manukau); Akira Ioane (Auckland); Rieko Ioane (Auckland); Gillies Kaka (Hawke’s Bay); Tim Mikkelson (Waikato); Augustine Pulu (Counties Manukau); Teddy Stanaway (Bay of Plenty); Regan Ware (Waikato); Joe Webber (Waikato); Sonny Bill Williams (Counties Manukau). Travelling reserves; Sione Molia (Counties Manukau), Lewis Ormond (Taranaki).

Pressure gets to Pakuranga Pakuranga United fell to Grammar Tec 17-7 in its Auckland Rugby Premier match at the weekend after trailing 10-7 at the break. Coach and former All Black Pita Alatini was philosophical. “Unfortunately we folded under pressure and made some costly decisions. I felt our forwards were really dominant in both set piece and phase play for most of the game.” The team is now sitting sixth on the competition table. The loss means Pakuranga has to depend on other teams’ results to get into the top four. Pakuranga meets Waitemata this weekend.

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All good in the hood More than 850 community groups throughout New Zealand will share a total of $1 million, made available through the annual Z Energy Good In The Hood programme - as voted by Kiwis. On Monday morning at the Z Petrol Station in Botany, South Auckland Z Energy retailer Wayne Kennerley, who runs the South Eastern Cluster Z Energy, said it was great to see so much local support for the groups throughout South Auckland. “It was really humbling

to hear about the great work they were all doing, and see the support that exists for them in our community,” he said. “The Good in the Hood programme is a real celebration of the countless hours spent by these groups in making a significant contribution to the health and well-being of their community.” Mr Kennerley, who runs the South Auckland cluster of 17 sites, said customers voted for their charities in May and $64,000 was given to these last week. ON THE ROAD: Nine service vans cover wider regional Auckland.

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hen Geoff Lim started his electronics service business an accountant gave him some advice: “Keep it small so you can manage life easily.” But it became quickly obvious to Geoff, and his wife Barbara, that growth is something you can’t stop, “otherwise you will succumb”, he says. After working in a sales and service business with his two brothers at Lim Electronics in Mangere East, Geoff and Barbara set up their own service centre in 1993 called I Fix 4U at 106 Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga. “When people couldn’t find us I would say, ‘drive at 100 miles per hour and when you see a flash you have found me’,” Geoff says. A speed camera was strategically placed on the verge outside their Pakuranga property. By 2009 they were outgrowing the premises and the decision was made to move to their current site at 138 Harris Road, East Tamaki. I Fix 4U has added an additional staff member every year as the result of the demand. Now 20 staff members run nine service vans. They can be seen throughout wider Auckland, from Orewa to Pukekohe and as far south as Pokeno. “It was a natural progression,” Geoff says. “People like our services. Most of the work involves a high level of expertise and we are able to supply that. And we like our customers to be happy.” The team includes electri-

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cians, refrigeration engineers and electronic technicians. Qualified with a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering, Geoff spends considerable time on the road visiting customers and supplying quotes. Over the past 15 years, he says, the company has diversified into heat pumps and air conditioning which is now the main business. It carries out warranty service work for the major brands, such as LG, Panasonic, Mitsubishi and Fujitsu. General repairs are still an important part of the business, along with commercial work for factories and offices. Since moving to Pakuranga I Fix 4U has been a regular Times advertiser and the relationship continues as strong as ever today, The customer base is diverse, Geoff says, from Kiwis to the new wave of immigrants from China, India and South Africa. “Immigrants tend to be good business people and they ask for our service,” he says. “The word gets out that we can do the work and we are asked to give a quote. A lot of it

is word of mouth.” Asked if he enjoys the work he says “yes I enjoy seeing people and I like having happy customers”. Every six months Geoff says he can identify changes in trends. “New legislation changes everything, as well as new products coming out, such as Panasonic and Fujitsu which are well-known for the air purifying performance of their heat pumps,” he says. “No-one realised so many people were suffering from things like asthma and eczema and these appliances are ideal for homes. “People now have higher expectations in their homes with centralised central heating systems that cool down as well. People expect these things with the standard of living going up.” In the future, Geoff says, centralised central heating is likely to be more popular. “Already people have moved from installing a heat pump in their living rooms to another one in the bedrooms, especially with global warming. “In the 2016 summer, with every evening over 23 degrees, people were putting in heat pumps to use as an air conditioner, especially in the bedrooms. “They are economical to use,” he says. “And a person must have a good sleep to prepare for the next day. It’s a must for parents who need energy to look after their children and go to work.”

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Businesses line up to be best The field for the annual Howick Business Association (HBVA) Business and Community Awards increased again this year and the HBVA is thrilled with customer support for local businesses. “It’s tremendous to see so many nominations,” HBVA chairman, Ken Scott said at the award breakfast held at Howick RSA last week. “This reflects the sort of community we have.”

Clockwise from top left — Best use of Technology: Velca, from left, Sophie Beeson, Shanalyn Cleave, Jessie Cleave, baby Emily Cleave, and Troy Cleave. Best Professional Services Award: Marina Boyd, Howick Mens Hairdressers – also a place for great entertainment. Supreme Award: Cachet, from left, Fran Kent, Lyn Strachan, Tracey Campbell, Bernie Jimmieson – the red carpet is always out. Best Hospitality Business: The Good Home, from left, Barry O’Shaughnessy, Donna Holdem, Paul Johnson, Amber Frost, Sophie McCombe - major investment in a total entertainment centre. Best use of Technology: Runner-up, Frith Jenkins, of Howick Village Optometrists.

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WORLD HEPATITIS DAY IS JULY 28, 2016

Hepatitis is often mentioned in the media. Hepatitis is a cluster of diseases characterised by inflammation of the liver. This large organ performs many essential functions in the human body, including filtering the blood, making proteins and hormones, storing vitamins and detoxifying the body. Alcohol, obesity, certain medications and chemical injury can cause a noninfectious hepatitis resulting in poor liver function. The most common types are Hepatitis A, B and C- three unrelated viruses. Hepatitis A is caused by eating infected food or water. It is more common in developing countries that are popular travel spots. This viral infection is rarely fatal but can cause many weeks of illness. There is a non-funded vaccination available that is extremely effective against Hepatitis A. Hepatitis B is spread by contact with infected semen, blood or other body fluids. Though most commonly contracted from sexual contact it can be acquired from breast milk, a human bite or sharing a toothbrush with an infected person. Hepatitis B vaccination is a routine vaccine in the childhood schedule, though antibodies do not develop for all people. Healthcare workers, plumbers, educators and high risk travellers should consider vaccination. Hepatitis C is usually spread through direct contact from the blood of an infected person. It is estimated there are 50000 people in New Zealand with Hepatitis C but only 40% are aware they have this. It is an important diagnosis because more than 60% of cases will develop chronic liver disease left untreated. There have been remarkable developments in the treatment of Hepatitis B and C in recent years. There has been additional Pharmac funding and a hope of eradication of Hepatitis C in the future. Talk to your doctor if you may be at risk of having the disease. Perhaps take special care of your liver this month by participating in Dry July!

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 WOMEN TODAY French preferbial style Wendy Janse Van Rensburg came to New Zealand in 2012 with her four children, along with a few suitcases, and immediately fell in love with this country. With her warm personality, she soon made a happy family life here. And now she has put her distinctive, stylish stamp on Cascades Trading Post. She believes “family is everything” and while houses are merely bricks and mortar, homes should be beautiful too. Wendy took over Cascades Trading Post (formerly called Pop Up) on June 1 and has established an enchanting ambience in the shop with some very affordable furniture and homeware. Furniture in French Provencal style is the basis of the collection which includes everything from retro and antique china through to delicate linen, quirky ornaments, luxurious lamps, masses of plump cushions and authentic French paintings. Many of the pieces have been custom-made by her husband, featuring special details like enamel and glass handles. Wendy has worked in the fashion and building

design industry throughout her life. The selection of secondhand handbags and shoes and the rack of designer clothes on sale showcase a chic style – and all at amazingly affordable prices. “My mother was French and I grew up sitting under her sewing table while she worked. As a child, I loved visiting haberdashery and fabric shops with her.” In South Africa, Wendy worked for many years with her husband in their own business working on interior and exterior fits for homes and commercial buildings. Wendy is now taking her shabby chic style to local markets and also is in demand as an interior designer. “I’m a very tactile person and just love beautiful things including that mix of old and new.” Wendy wishes to thank the shop’s former owner, Marilyn Boe, for her support. Visiting Cascades Trading Post and meeting Wendy is really an uplifting experience with seriously good shopping on offer.

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Driving local heritage village “It takes a village to run a village” is the motto among volunteers at the Howick Historical Village, a sentiment Charmaine Chapman can’t agree with more. She describes her job, as marketing and events team leader at the village, as multi-faceted with no two days alike - looking after promotions and publicity, advertising, sales and marketing as well as tourism. Charmaine is a former teacher who arrived in New Zealand 18 years ago from Durban, South Africa and lives in Howick. The enthusiastic pianist discovered event marketing when she completed a Master of Arts Management degree at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design in Mount Eden, central Auckland. When a job at Howick’s heritage village was advertised in the Howick and Pakuranga Times she applied “and nearly jumped out of my seat when I was asked in for an interview”. “It made my day,” she says. “I love that fact that I can create my own work and it’s so varied. Also we have extremely creative staff here and I have to manage the logistics of it.

“My motto is ‘I live with commitment and consistency’. Without commitment nothing will be started and without consistency nothing would be followed through to completion.” Charmaine runs the Live Days and is constantly looking for new business and ways to increase the village income. A highlight came last year when the team decided to turn the village into a ‘Haunted Historical village” on Halloween. “It was completely different from anything previously done and out of peoples’ comfort zones. We decided to give it a go. This place is fantastic at night. “It was a huge success and we will do it again this year.” Another new idea is ‘Vibe at the Village’ programmed for next September when participants will be able to spend a day living exactly as Victorians did, from making food from scratch to working as a blacksmith. “You will often hear me muttering “it’s all in good fun!” “That’s what keeps me going – laughter, taking wee breaks during the day, disturbing other staff with my funny (not) jokes.”

Dynamic Real Estate agent Ellen Ming has one of the most recognisable faces on the Bucklands Beach peninsula and her journey has been an interesting one. At 19 years of age she established a clothing business in Auckland CBD that grew to employ several staff. A few years later, alongside her husband she opened and managed cafes around Auckland whilst maintaining the clothing business and starting a family. Once the children were through their primary years, she was finally in a position to move into the industry she had set her sights on many years prior – real estate. She found her negotiation and people skills gained in her previous endeavours to be a fantastic asset when navigating the real estate world. Ellen has consistently been an Elite Performer with Ray White for the 16 years she has been in the industry. Elite members represent the top 2 per cent of

the entire Ray White workforce based on sales. Her focus is on marketing homes to achieve the very best sale price for her clients and after 25 years of living in the community and knowing the houses intimately, is able to match the right buyer with the perfect home. When Ray White relocated its Wharf Road operation to Half Moon Bay, Ellen took the opportunity for a new venture. The Bucklands Beach office became a stand along boutique office, which enabled Ellen to focus on her own marketing whilst being part of the Ray White group. Ellen says, “we are very much part of the community” having helped hundreds of people move into new homes. “It is a privilege being part of people’s changing lives and seeing their dreams come true.” If you are thinking of selling your home and want to entrust it to a proven expert who has sold over 500 homes locally, do give Ellen a call.

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Everyone who’s stubbed a toe or sprained an ankle knows just how much it can hurt. Luckily, expert Aleesha Nana of Footflex Podiatry can step in to relieve more than just minor problems, providing specialist foot and lower limb care for people from all walks of life including athletes and children. Some of the services Aleesha offers include nail and skin, biomechanical and footwear assessments; orthotic therapy, as well as ingrown toenail surgery. Since setting up practice at Marina Specialists in Half Moon Bay Marina four years ago, Footflex has grown by leaps and bounds and now boasts a loyal following. This has led to the opening of a second location in Pakuranga. Footflex Podiatry will now be open from Monday, July 23 and will take appointments on Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays. Well-known in hockey circles and an experienced hockey player herself, Aleesha is the podiatrist of choice for many members of Auckland Hockey and Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club. Boasting well-established networks in sports,

medical and academic arenas, Aleesha attended the Podiatry New Zealand conference last year, updating her knowledge and finding out leading peers’ opinions on subjects such as diabetes. The former Pakuranga College student holds a degree in podiatry as well as a postgraduate diploma in sports and exercise medicine. Footwear is an important part of her work, and Footflex clients receive special offers at Athlete’s Foot and Shoe Science. Education is also a priority with Aleesha educating parents about the importance of looking after their child’s feet from a young age. Personable, upbeat and relatable, Aleesha provides friendly advice in a professional setting. Right now there’s more reason to spread the word about Footflex. Call 534-4040 to make an appointment at the Half Moon Bay or Pakuranga Clinic now! Mention this ‘Women Today’ ad and receive 20% OFF your next consultation at the NEW PAKURANGA CLINIC (17 William Roberts Rd) with Aleesha (offer ends September 20, 2016)!

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very easy to fall behind with taxes. “A lot of the work we do is about prevention and monitoring the environment. Subsequently we advise clients on the steps they need to take to rectify issues identified.” Carol and her team are able to work with MYOB and Xero accounting software which enables them to watch over their clients’ finances with the eyes of a hawk. Offering a FREE half hour consultation where she can run through everything a new business owner or client should consider, Carol’s total service has proven time and again that it is an invaluable investment for any business. “It’s making sure our clients get the most out of our services for their business in terms of quality and affordability.” To give Carol and her team a good indication of your financial situation, come equipped with accounts from the past year, as well as accounts for the year to date where these are available, and call us now.

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Dorothy thought there was no place like home but locals know there’s no place like Cocoon Thai Spa when you need pampering. What’s more, you don’t need a pair of magical red shoes to get there. For the past 12 years Cocoon Thai Spa’s well-placed Chapel Rd site has welcomed clients into a little slice of exotic Thailand where the range of beauty therapies are designed to soothe, relax, refresh and revitalise. Treatments are overseen by owner Gaye Fasher who always aims for perfection. But rather than divide her efforts, Gaye says Cocoon’s Pakuranga Rd branch has come under new management and will operate under the Cocoon name only until the end of August. If recent changes have caused any disruption she assures clients her regular exemplary service is right on track at Chapel Rd. Of course, this cold snap makes a Cocoon Thai Spa treatment difficult to pass by. “We have a wide range of treatments from a one-hour energy boost through to whole day luxury packages,” Gaye says.

“If you’ve never had one of our relaxing spa treatments we warmly invite you to come and enjoy!” Indeed, Cocoon’s therapeutic spa and massage services include: pain relief for aching muscles, improved circulation, weight loss, firming of the skin, stress release, relaxation and more. Clients receive five-star treatment in an exotic and serene environment where age-old Thai methods are combined with the latest technological advances. Those who have experienced the spa’s unique stretching and massage techniques know how these access deep tissue pressure points. And, the soothing benefits of steamed herbal balls – a glorious Thai tradition – is a must repeat indulgence. But, right now, check out the spa’s three winter specials: 120-minute stone massage combo (30-minute hot stone facial and 90 minute volcanic stone body massage) $199; 90-minute paraffin body wrap, $179 or the 90-minute rejuvenating package with 30-minute sauna or spa bath and 60-minute aromatherapy massage or 60-minute salt oil body scrub, $109.

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Bill will address P-plagued homes Times photo Wayne Martin

ational MP Andrew Bayly is proposing changes in the law to address the problem with methamphetamine-contaminated houses. After months of research, the MP for Hunua - whose constituency covers Flat Bush, Beachlands and Maraetai - will put a Bill in the members’ ballot that would give landlords more power to test and remedy their rental properties of dangerous levels of contamination. “The number of residential properties owned or offered for sale, which are later discovered to be contaminated by methamphetamine, or P, is increasing,” Mr Bayly told the Times. “This puts the health and wellbeing of tenants in serious jeopardy, with children and old people particularly susceptible to the effects of P. It’s vital we look after New Zealand’s most vulnerable tenants and ensure all renters are living in healthy, safe properties.” The bill places an obligation on the landlord to provide rental accommodation free of P-contamination, while giving them more power to confront the problem in their properties. “You can’t rent out a property knowing it is P infested,”

remedy: Local MP Andrew Bayly proposes law change for P contaminated houses.

he says. “You must disclose to your tenant about the previous contamination.” With a spate of P-contaminated homes in the area proving to be a costly exercise for new homeowners and existing ones, the proposed changes specifically enable landlords to enter premises with appropriate notice for the purposes of testing for P and other dangerous substances. It also reinforces that tenants can be removed when a house is uninhabitable, and ensures contaminated houses aren’t tenanted. “This prevents landlords from knowingly renting P-contaminated properties and requires them to inform tenants as soon as practicable of the results of a P

test that show dangerous levels of contamination,” says Mr Bayly. The areas to look out for are the power points in the kitchen, laundry and bathroom, he says. The Government has convened a working group tasked with clarifying what levels of contamination are dangerous, agreeing on an appropriate testing methodology for P-contaminated properties, and considering remediation processes. “The Bill complements this work and asks for standardising testing results, and the remediation process,” he says. It builds on the work of the Prime Minister’s ‘Tackling Methamphetamine Action Plan’, which has seen an increase in methamphetamine-related convictions as well as a reduction in demand for the drug. “I have secured the support of the National Caucus for this Bill and will be seeking wider support from other parties,” he says having consulted with the New Zealand Property Investors’ Federation, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand and the Auckland District Law Society who all agree that law changes in this area are needed.

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Learning under the microscope A group of Year 1 students from Elm Park Primary School visited Pakuranga College as part of their science studies this month. Senior students from the college’s Year 12 applied science group showed the youngsters how to prepare and view microscope slides. Elm Park teacher Roseanne Worsfold said: “We have been studying bubbles with the children,

which led naturally to the idea of magnification. “We thought it would be great for them to see how microscopes work, so I gave Pakuranga College a call and they were keen to help.” The students prepared slides using their own cheek cells, hair and also onion skin, as well as viewing a range of interesting preprepared slides containing

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Stuck for something to do these holidays? Howick library has a free holiday programme on from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 22. We’ve got an X-Box hour and fun games like Pictionary and Heads Up! to name a few. These are suitable for kids aged 10+. Phone Howick Library 534-5301.

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South Auckland Forest & Bird’s annual mid-winter pot luck dinner is at 6pm for a 6.30pm meal on July 11 at Haseler Hall, All Saints Church, Selwyn Road, Howick. Bring food to share, main or dessert, own plates and cutlery. A panel discussion is at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

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If your child is reaching toddler age, and you’re wondering how to tackle any tantrums, or emotional changes, Toddlers & Tantrums is the seminar for you! A comprehensive talk on tried and true methods to dealing with growing children. Thursday, July 21, 7.30pm, Howick Softball Club, Meadowlands Drive, Howick. Visit aucklandeastparents.org.nz.

Every day from Monday, July 11 until Saturday, July 16, 10.30amnoon. Look for the Highland Park staff in the middle of the Highland Park Shopping Centre for a music and drawing fest. Show off your artistic talents or just have some fun and help us create a huge mural! Phone 535-5935.

The next meeting of the Howick Orchid Society is in the Fencible Lounge, Uxbridge Road, Howick, 1.30pm on Sunday, July 10. Anjo McKernan will talk about plant health and how to get the best results from your orchids. Afternoon tea, orchid plant raffles, orchid flowers displayed. Visitors welcome, entry $3. Phone Anton 537-1251.

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In Desert and Wilderness, Sunday, July 17, 2pm. Entry by donation. All Welcome. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

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Miniature rooms and miniature furniture. The Howick and Pakuranga members of the Auckland Miniature Club have an open day on Sunday, July 17, 10.30am2.30pm, Leicester Hall, Findlay Street, Ellerslie. There will be a display, sales table and raffle of a dolls house. Adults $2, children $1, under 5 free. For more information, phone Colleen 537-4313 or Jean 524-6556.

The Junior Engineer’s Club is running Meccano Workshops at the Highland Park Community House, Howick, in the school holidays on Wednesday, July 13; Friday, July 15 and Wednesday, July, 20. Two-hour workshop, nothing to bring, $20. Starts 1pm. The recommended age group is 7-13. Discount if you have been before. Learn to make working Meccano models. Limited places. Phone the Meccanoman on 027-671-6004 to book.

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Indoor Market, Saturday, July 16, All Saints Comnmunity Centre, 30 Cook St, Howick, 9am-1pm. Quality NZ-made crafts – winter hats, brasses, flowers, children’s clothes, teddy bears. Lucky 6th birthday prizes every half-hour. For more inforamtion, phone Ruth 535-7513.

I read in today’s Herald about New Zealand’s literacy, numeracy and problem-solving and saw I was heading from a high, based on old school reports, down a slippery slope at an alarming rate. Opened my emails and a Howick Local Board item hit me. Heading: Safety first for Bucklands Beach works. Then the text: “HLB has given plans to improve pedestrian safety on a section of The Parade at Bucklands Beach the green light.” More detail and then: “While there was support for

The Robbie Burns Assoc invite one and all to a friendly afternoon of poetry, music, piping and song, Saturday, July 16, 2pm-4pm, Masonic Centre, 59 Grey Street, Onehunga. Afternoon tea provided. Phone David Harvey 276-7778.

My regular morning and evening walks, throughout the area, are immensely pleasurable due to consistently clear, fresh air. I do admit however, to appreciating the homely aroma of wood fires as I proceed on my evening walks. Howick is one of the oldest established areas in Auckland and must retain a certain sense of tradition. The leafy streets sadly are disappearing. Please do not contemplate banning the historic comfort of wood fires. Chris Keeling Cockle Bay

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The Plunket Knitters are very grateful for all the yarn they were given after our last request in May. In the meantime we have been busy (we take about two rubbish bags of knitting to Plunket each month) and we are getting low on yarn again. We would be very grateful for any spare yarn and buttons you may have. We can use any quantity or colour of yarn, especially 8ply or 4ply. You may leave it at the Howick Information Centre in Picton Street any week day between 10am and 4pm. If you would like it collected please ring Janet on 535-4039. Janet Perkins Botany Downs

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Too often we hear about children being murdered by caregivers (a misguided name). Why are the parents and families not held responsible as well? Surely it would be as irresponsible as putting your kids in someone else’s boat without life jackets, or in a car without seat belts, or handing them a cigarette lighter to play with. Surely, if you look the other way, you are aiding and abetting in the crime. It is adults who make the bad decisions for the children, and the kids don’t have a say in the matter, they just pay the ultimate price. It would be unreasonable for an adult to accept the abuse handed out to these children, but for some weird reason, the families, friends and neighbours seem to just look the other way, and act surprised and disgusted when the inevitable happens. Bob Wichman Botany

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Children’s tale a heart warmer By MARIANNE KELLY

classic fairy story is described as “a beautiful story of friendship” by Kate Shaw who will direct the Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre’s next production. Charlotte’s Web has a cast of 31 young people aged from nine to 14. It’s based on the children’s novel in which Joseph Robinette collaborated with the author EB White on the authorised stage version. It tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with Charlotte, the barn spider. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte writes messages praising Wilbur in her web in order to persuade the farmer to let him live. Fourteen-year-old Pakuranga College student, Brianna Pearce

plays Charlotte who she describes as helpful and always keeps the situation calm. Meanwhile the rambunctious pig Wilbur is the runt of his litter and he’s often strongly emotional. Owairoa Primary student, Shayna Eksteen, 10, plays Wilbur and says he’s a character. Fern Arable, the farmer John’s daughter, is played by Somerville Intermediate student, Charlotte Wellm, 11. Fern adopts Wilbur in his infancy and later visits him, trying to save him from being eaten. ■ The Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre presents Charlotte’s Web at 7.30pm on July 7 and 8 and 1pm and 4pm on July 9 and 10 at Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick. Phone 537-4943.

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he Government’s decision to establish a $1 billion fund to fast-track infrastructure development will go a long way towards overcoming Auckland Council’s major objections to opening up residential land on the fringes of the city, says Property Institute of New Zealand chief executive, Ashley Church. Prime Minister John Key announced the new $1 billion fund at the weekend which will be advanced to Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch and Queeenstown local authorities in the form of interest-free loans to be repaid over 10 years. The Government fund will own or finance the infrastructure until the councils receive rates revenue from the new houses. Auckland Mayor Len Brown welcomes the proposal saying it will contribute to the acceleration of housing supply in Auckland without increasing the burden on ratepayers or adding to the council’s debt levels. But Green Party co-leader James Shaw says it’s not surprising Mr Brown wants the Government to change the new rules because the quickest and most affordable way to solve the housing crisis is to develop more homes within the existing city. “If the loans are restricted to new greenfields developments, that’s a sign that National wants

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Auckland to sprawl out and not build up,” he says. “Auckland must not be forced into sprawling further out to empty suburbs, miles from jobs, schools and good public transport.” While Mr Church applauds the decision, he has repeated a warning that “nothing short of a clear and unequivocal sign to the private sector will bring about the scale of new home construction that will be required to slow down house price inflation.

“Council and Government housing initiatives are a useful demonstration of leadership, but the Government nor Auckland Council can, or should, build the volume of new dwellings required to address the extreme shortage currently facing Auckland city,” he says. The Government, Mr Church says, now needs to announce a series of initiatives designed to encourage the private sector to step up to the plate and do the

‘heavy lifting’. Such measures could include a return of the ability to claim depreciation on dwellings constructed from now; removal of all LVR restrictions on the construction of new dwellings; and an exemption from the ‘bright line’ test where the seller had built a home rather than purchased an existing home. “Moves such as these would quickly create private and investor activity in new home con-

struction and would lead to a focus on the construction end of the market – which has got to be preferable to the current situation where 42 per cent of all purchases in Auckland are made by investors selling existing homes to each other.” Mr Church says the high cost of land, particularly in Auckland, means these measures would not lead to a reduction in housing prices, but they would definitely contribute to slowing down the price growth. “Talks of moves to ‘crash the market’ or bring down house prices are naive,” he says. “That simply isn’t going to happen. Instead, we should be focusing on using the private sector to end this boom by building thousands of new dwellings as quickly as possible.” Information about how the debt for the interest-free housing infrastructure loan will be repaid is urgently needed, says Stephen Selwood, chief executive of the NZ Council for Infrastructure Development. “If development levies are used, this will transfer risk to developers and resulting higher section prices,” he says. “If targeted rates are used, this will reduce development risk and home owners will pay for infrastructure over time, rather than in section prices making houses more affordable.”

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

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TONY Fix It. I specialise in the small repair jobs around the home. $45+gst per hr. Howick Based. 533 9546 or 027 533 9546

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533-6954

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HANDYMAN & FLATPACK

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Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

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HORIZON AERIALS LTD

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535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

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CATERING

GARDEN CARE

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CARPET Cleaning starting from $80 Ph Grant 533 0522, 0211 576 963

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

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BUILDERS

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

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CLASSIFIEDS

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LOCKSMITHS

PAVING

PLUMBERS

0800 24 LOCK

QUALITY PAVING LTD Rob 022 4300 745

GALLAGHER PLUMBING

PAINTER & DECORATOR

PLASTERERS AFFORDABLE plastering, new work & alterations. Skimming, cove & gib fixing. Ph Phil 021 521 403 ANY Plastering/ Painting! In/out. Lge/sml jobs, small holes repaired New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803

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For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

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Certifying Plumber

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www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

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Bizzy Bee Plumbing Ltd Gas & Plumbing Services

call Ian on 0800-000-116

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

ainting Ltd Wa yne’s P

CD142804

Free quotes Interior & exterior Quality work at affordable prices

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RO O F I N G

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Ph: Murray

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

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

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

♦

Ph: 0800 789 248

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STORAGE BROOKBY, STORAGE, outdoor and indoor, suit classic cars, caravans, boats, etc. lge ventilated bldg, 24hr security. from $7 per day ph Graeme 0274 943 969

Call Nick 537 4602 or 029 7700581

Rental & Property Management Specialist Professionalism Dedication Excellent Communication Proactive Approach

WINDOWS, frames, sills, I will give a free quote today. Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784 WINDOW’S in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing. Exp operator, Ph Keith @ Panoramics 027 245 3444 or 530 8136

Robyn has worked in Property Management for the past 10 years, and in 2006 was awarded Ray White Property Manager of the Year. Being an energetic and dedicated professional, Robyn ensures a reliable tenant is placed into your property. Whether you require complete Property Management whereby eliminating any stress such as rent collection, monthly inspections etc giving you peace of mind, or simply a casual tenancy, Robyn will deliver a professional standard of service. Robyn Campbell, Howick Office, 12 Uxbridge Rd, Howick Direct Dial 538 1227 Mobile 021 350 878 MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA2008)

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

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

All Tree Work - Fully Insured - Garden Mulch Over 25yrs Exp.

Ph: 535-9093 (027) 476-0246

STUMP GRINDING Remove stumps the easy way.

BRUCE (021) 653-425 534-2595

UPHOLSTERERS NICHE

Upholstery

UPHOLSTERY SPECIALISTS Quality recovers, antiques, custom-made furniture, headboards, loose covers. Free quotes, local pickup/delivery 534-4109 / 0212997162 www.nicheupholstery.com

FLATBUSH OFFICE

HOWICK OFFICE

12 Uxbridge Road, Howick - Ph 538 0680

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction

Robyn Campbell & Melissa Parry DDI: 538 1227 or 021 350 878 robyn.campbell@raywhite.com Sally Morrison DDI: 538 0685 or 027 305 7582 sally.morrison@raywhite.com

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

COCKLE BAY – MELLONS BAY - HOWICK 1 Bed bedsit Sandspit Rd $340 f/f 3 Bed Union Tf $500 FARM COVE 1 Bed Studio Fielding Cres $320 p&w GOLFLANDS 3 Bed Faldo Dr $580

HOWICK – NORTHPARK – MELLONS BAY – COCKLE BAY 4 Bed Camerton Cl $670 Cathy HIGHLAND PARK 5 Bed Aviemore Dr $695 Cathy PAKURANGA - FARM COVE 3 Bed Reelick Ave $520 Amny 3 Bed Heron Pl $500 Amny BOTANY – DANNEMORA – FLAT BUSH – MISSION HEIGHTS 2 Bed Balroney Pl $450 Cathy 2 Bed Norwood Dr $480 Cathy 4 Bed Borris Cl $630 Cathy 4 Bed Carlingford Dr $640 Cathy 4 Bed Maghera Dr $720 Cathy BUCKLANDS BEACH - HALF MOON BAY 2 Bed Imogene Way $470 Amny 4 Bed Hattaway Aved $680 Amny PANMURE 3 Bed Ireland Rd $550 Cathy GOLFLANDS 4 Bed Bard Pl $640 Cathy

Sally Sally Sally Robyn/Melissa

BOTANY OFFICE

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre Tracy Oliver DDI: 538 1237 or 021 422 177

CD167856

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

✓ Domestic & commercial ✓ Low pressure bio-wash ✓ Professional presentation

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

CD165333

ROBYN CAMPBELL

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

Also Pauanui

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

www.eliteproperty.co.nz or call 09 535 0911

Qualified Arborist

E3C026

FREE QUOTES

TREES

RUBBISH REMOVALS

PAVING

Ph: 274 6357

ROOFING

✓ Specialist waterblasting

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows

All about

EARTH GROOMERS

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

Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127

Pavers at factory prices

Certifying Plumber ► Hot Water Cylinders ► Bathrooms & Kitchens ► General Maintenance ► Work Guaranteed ► Howick, B/Bch, Pknga

021 0843 2527

“i won’t sting you”

Ph Josh 536 4603 or 021-074-8027

K54141

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

WATERBLASTING

CD162756

Ph Ross 521 2777 or 021-944899

Gary Hanson

027 594 1243 537 4796

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

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

CD202782

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

WINDOW CLEANING

BRANCH MANAGER

Plumbing Ltd

CD197785

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES

K54146

535 1111 027 235 2517

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

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

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

PLUMBER

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

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

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

ADAM OXLEY

CHEMWASH

For more information and current rental listings visit:

KAK007

DECORATING PAINTING

CD243122

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

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

Call Chris 021 366615 or 0508 932 532 R

TREE SERVICES

CD140634

CD147172

0800 420 900

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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

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

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

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

Every Job Project Managed

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

Hill Plumbing

Free Quotes 0800 100 025

Your design, my pleasure No Job too small Painting interior/exterior Wallpaper stripping Wallpaper hanging Feature Walls Please call Steven Martin 577 4585 (H) or 021 110 2235 or stevenmartin@vodafone.co.nz

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

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

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

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

H3X019

PLUMBERS

Handy Andy Plumbing

THE TILE GUY Floor & Wall Tiling. Certified Waterproofing. Stonemason by trade. 30yr exp. 5271202, 0210311899

The friendly team specialising in home rentals and property management.

CD190820

CHRIS RICHARDSON Painter & Decorator, Int / Ext. Skimming, Roof Spray. Ph 534 5996, or 021 208 1508

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

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

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

CD229507

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

Exterior Soft Washing of:

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

K54159

CD240215

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

BRIAN Certifying Plumber

K54065

ALL ABOUT PAVING, Driveways, Patios & paths, garden edging & repair work. Ben 021 884 072 or 5345041

AJ BOWKER

Contact

CD242460

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

KB2051

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

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

COVERS

For all Shades & Blinds plus outdoor furniture

CD145278

CD177471

CATKIN

TILING

TO LET

WATERBLASTING

K54154

CD215949

HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

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

UPHOLSTERERS

TILING KP87651

0800 245 625

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tracy.oliver@raywhite.com

PAKURANGA 1 Bed Te Akau Cr $360 DANNEMORA – FLAT BUSH - EAST TAMAKI 3 Bed Armoy Dr $530 3 Bed Redcastle Dr $580 3 Bed John Brooke Cr $620 5 Bed Janway Ave $680 5 Bed Janway Ave $690 5 Bed Brooke Ridge Rise $920 RANDWICH PARK - MANUREWA 3 Bed Trimdon St $440 3 Bed Finlayson Ave $490

Tracy Tracy Tracy Tracy Tracy Tracy Tracy Tracy Tracy

PAKURANGA OFFICE 102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

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

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

PAKURANGA 2 Bed Fielding Cr $450 4 Bed Wanaka Pl $600 HOWICK – MELLONS BAY - COCKLE BAY 4 Bed Botany Rd $650 4 Bed Elliot St $650 BUCKLANDS BEACH - EASTERN BEACH 3 Bed + study Vivian Wilson Dr $650 4 Bed Devon Rd $700 EAST TAMAKI 4 Bed Ballyroney Pl $620

Kyla Matt Kyla Kyla Kyla Kyla Michelle

cathy.huang@raywhite.com amny.lam@raywhite.com

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Lloyd Reardon DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com HIGHLAND PARK – PAKURANGA 2 Bed Gossamer Dr $400 3 Bed Aviemore Dr $510 BUCKLANDS BEACH – HALF MOON BAY 3 Bed Priestley Dr $580 4 Bed Pigeon Mountain Rd $720 4 Bed Half Moon Rise $750 4 Bed Musick Pt $800 DANNEMORA - FLAT BUSH - BOTANY 2 Bed Courtvale $500 3 Bed Kallaroo Pl $570 3 Bed Flatbush School Rd $600 HOWICK 3 Bed Paytons Rd $540 2 Bed Wellington St $600

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LANDLORDS We offer two services:

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

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

CD232998

CLASSIFIEDS

24 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, July 7, 2016

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT Cleaner/ Housekeeper

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS WANTED

WANTED TO BUY

ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED

NURSE

I AM A NURSE / CARER

WE BUY FURNITURE IN GOOD CONDITION

Scale A teacher

fixed-term, junior school position

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

CD243527

Commencing Term 3, 2016. We seek a passionate, highly motivated educator for this position. Knowledge and skills in Student Agency across the curriculum would be an advantage. Contact secretary@elmpark.school.nz for an application form. Applications close Wednesday 20 July 2016.

We require an office administrator to work part time in our East Tamaki office. You must possess the following: • Be computer literate and conﬁdent in picking up new systems • With Intermediate-advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook • Conﬁdent and pleasant telephone manner • You must have EXCELLENT written and oral English Please apply in writing to sacc@xtra.co.nz

Data Entry and Administration

RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT 101 H0WICK

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

Te Tuhi - Administrator (Finance)

Part time, 24hours/week, flexible hours possible $41,500 (pro rata 0.6) This role is responsible for office administration and the day to day financial administration of the organisation.

For the full job description please visit www. tetuhi.org.nz/contact

Please email a CV and cover letter to: recruitment@tetuhi.org.nz by 10am, 20 July 2016. Contact Hiraani Himona on: hiraani@tetuhi.org.nz or at Te Tuhi on (09) 577 0138

PERSONAL

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

(Never known to fail)

O most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruit of the vine, splendorous of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O star of the sea, help me and show me herein, you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O show me here you are my Mother. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for 3 days and the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thanks for prayers answered.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

(Never known to fail)

P.A.S.

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RELIABLE DELIVERY STAFF

PART TIME CONSULTANT

Required to deliver the Howick and Pakuranga Times in the following areas:

PAKURANGA Jenny Craig is seeking someone with exceptional customer service skills to provide weekly motivating consultations with our clients and help them achieve their goals. You will be required to - work flexible hours including some evenings and Saturday mornings, have effective communication skills, be open to learning and enjoy working as part of a team. If you enjoy making a difference please send your cover letter and CV to: NZRecruitment@cjc.com

HOWICK/MELLONS BAY RUN# 33AA – Drake St, Bairds Rd (part of) RUN# 41A – O’Halloran Rd, Jeff Pl, Juliet Ave (part of), Ridge Rd (part of) RUN# 34 – Uxbridge Rd RUN# 46A – Bleakhouse Rd (part of), Oliver Twist Ave, Micawber Pl

Please email name, address and contact phone numbers to: papers@times.co.nz In the SUBJECT line, please include the RUN# PR244082

ESOL/Literacy Teacher Part Time, Fixed Term

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We are seeking to employ a self-motivated team player, whose teaching practice demonstrates effective pedagogy, integrated use of e-learning and a working knowledge of ELLP to work with our English language learners. Teaching will be a mixture of in-class work and withdrawal groups. Position available for immediate start. Applications close 18 July 2016. An information pack can be downloaded from our school website www.macleansprimary.school.nz

What ever your sport..... this will interest you!!

Kitchen Designer An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Kitchen Designer to join our team at PlaceMakers Pakuranga. • Strong focus on customer satisfaction to both our Retail and Trade customers • Proven track record in Kitchen Design & Sales • Experience using 20/20 Design program an advantage, but training will be given • Excellent organisation and communications skills You will also have good industry knowledge and be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure customer expectations are exceeded. All applications must be via email to angela.moon@placemakers.co.nz

SPORT & FITNESS FEATURE Published Howick and Pakuranga Times Mid August Botany and Ormiston Times Mid August

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Mackleys is located in Penrose, Auckland. We have been providing Transport solutions for Fletcher Easy Steel for over 20 years operating a fleet of smaller metro trucks through to Class 5 truck and trailer combos. Our company continues to grow and we have recently added daily runs to Hamilton. We want you to join our local steel delivery team to povide office support to the manager and dispatching team. The position is for 20 to 25 hours per week located at our Penrose office and will report to the office manager. The hours are negotiable for the right person. In considering this role you must be: • a hard working team player able to work independently • organised and able to work with others in an open office to achieve a common goal • a good communicator and able to handle customer enquiries • able to work in a fast moving environment with a sense of humour • able to demonstrate your excellent Excel skills with the ability to enter and analyse data and produce graphical reports • capable of running document control processes • able to demonstrate a basic understanding of Human Resource and Health and Safety processes The business is heavily dependent on our ability to accurately record data and then use this data to support delivery scheduling, inventory control, invoicing and make decisions on resource allocations. These are the position’s key responsibilities. We pride ourselves on our safety culture looking after our customers and team members with a no compromise approach to all health and safety requirements. It will therefore be no surprise to you that new employees will be required to pass a drug test and be subject to ongoing random tests as part of your employment conditions. If this position sounds like you, please contact us immediately: abcd@abcd.co.nz. ** Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work visa. CD244085

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

ESOL/Literacy Teacher 0.7 Fixed Term

Part Time Administrator

Ph: 0800 677 467 Ph: 576 1507

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

FOR SALE

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Limb to Limb Tree Care are putting together a team or Tree Planters / Landscapers to help us plant 50,000 small native trees in the Clevedon area. Multiple Casual (full time) positions available. Starting on 11th July and going for 4-6 weeks (or until the job is completed). Experience preferred but all training will be given to the right candidates. You will need the following; • To supply your own steel capped footwear and wet weather clothing • Work Monday to Friday 7.00am-4.30pm (some Saturday work available) • Be physically fit and able to be on your feet most of the day • Bring your own lunch (water, tea, coffee and some snacks will be provided) • Legally able to work in New Zealand and have an IRD number Pay rate will be between $16-$18 per hour depending on ability / experience If this opportunity sounds like you then please ring or send an application to the Manager Joe Scott 021 259 0987, joe@limbtolimb.co.nz

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

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Currently we require another person to join our valet team for our well established company based in East Tamaki. More information visit www.poolmasta.co.nz Skills Required: • Good command of English language • Clean Restricted or Full drivers licence • Technically Minded • Fit (Heavy lifting involved) • Honest and Reliable • Appreciation for water chemistry is an advantage Working Conditions: All weather outdoors and travel in a van throughout Auckland. Experience not essential but will be an advantage. Willing to train the right person. Wages and benefits dependent on experience in this field. NZ Residency is required to gain employment CV with current references emailed to lauren@poolmasta.co.nz

TREE PLANTERS/ LANDSCAPERS WANTED

WANTED TO BUY

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Finesse Residential is looking for someone accurate and efficient to complete data entry and administrative tasks. Must be competent with computer systems such as Excel. Based in Takanini this part time role of 20-30 hours per week is flexible and school friendly. Ideal start date 18th July. If interested, please email your CV to hannahh@fr.co.nz

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We are looking for a sales assistant to join our busy, friendly team. If you have; • an engaging and outgoing personality • a passion for great customer service • strong retail sales skills, quick accurate keyboard skills, enjoy team work and the wonderful Howick Village atmosphere we want to hear from you. You must be available to work full days plus Saturdays and school holidays Please deliver your CV to Sharon at 101 Howick, 1-3 Cook Street, Howick or email to sharon@101howick.co.nz

Must be experienced in public and private drainage. Rates negotiable. Also Experienced Digger Operators Required To work for drainage company. For both roles, please Phone Andy on 027 226 5321

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Part Time Office Administrator

Empowers all learners to achieve their personal best

Drainlayers

SECOND HAND SHOP

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Full time / part time Looking for qualified and unqualified ECE TEACHERS to join our energetic, wonderful growing teams at Botany, Papakura and Royal Oak branches. Childcare experience is necessary. Please email your CV to: kiwisupertotsbotany@gmail.com or call Ronika 021 856 526 to find out more about this position.

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

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Beachlands and Maraetai Medical Centres are looking for a part time experienced Practice Nurse to join their team. Approximately 20-25 hours per week. Flexibility a must with some late nights and Saturday mornings. Medtech preferred. Please email your CV and covering letter to manager@beachmed.co.nz

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For personal care, wound-care, shopping, light house duties, cooking. Minimum 2 hours. Qualified, experienced, compassionate, competent woman, 55 years. References available. Please call Julie on 021 805 221

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RELIEVING TEACHERS

With qualifications, plus a general caregiver with experience to care for female dementia patient. Live in a possibility but not a necessity. Ph Geof 537 5149

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

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Must be available 3 days a week on call, 8.30am to 2pm. No experience required. Must have own reliable transport and cleaning tools. Email CV only: admin@seg.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

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We have a great opportunity for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Personal Trainer in one of our established 24 hour, East Auckland fitness clubs. If you have the skill and desire to succeed as a Personal Trainer, email your CV to alan.spiller@xtra.co.nz today

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ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 021 772 030

BREAST CARE ESSENTIALS

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7764 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Appropriate. 7, Does. 8, Mis-deed-s. 9, Strand. 10, Dem-and. 12, Criers. 15, Warmly. 17, Ball-oons. 19, Hand. 20, Lack of sense. Down - 1, A-post-at-e. 2, For-me-d. 3, Prised (anag.). 4, Male (mail). 5, Lea-de-n. 6, Ab-out. 11, (for)Mer-chant. 13, Re-ally. 14, Stolon (stolen). 15, W-is-est. 16, Lance. 18, Lick.

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

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

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7764 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Infantryman. 7, Idle. 8, Mitigate. 9, Exodus. 10, Height. 12, Astral. 15, Fathom. 17, Tribunal. 19, Emit. 20, White Ensign. Down - 1, Offender. 2, Animus. 3, Crutch. 4, Smug. 5, Snatch. 6, Index. 11, Intrepid. 13, Shrewd. 14, Linnet. 15, Feline. 16, Onion. 18, Bait.

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Introductory talk on

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Dr Ros Vallings GP Specialist on ME/CFS

OUT OF ZONE APPLICATIONS Terms 3 & 4 2016 Notification of Ballot

at Howick Library, Friday 15th July, 10.30 am. Also covers latest updates from the London ME/CFS International Research Conference. All welcome.

The Board advises that a number of vacancies have become available at Wakaaranga School for Year1/ New Entrant students. The Board has received a number of enquiries from parents of our in zone students seeking to enrol their children at the school for Term 3 or 4. As the Board operates an enrolment scheme, it is required to fill any vacant out-of-zone places by ballot in cases where there are more applications for enrolments than there are places. The Board is prepared to receive applications as long as they reach the school by Friday 5th August 2016. If a ballot is required it will be held on Monday 8th August. Parents are informed of the outcome of the ballot within three days of the ballot being held.

Contact Wendy 021 025 38147 or eastcfs@xtra.co.nz

ANTIQUES FAIR 8, 9 & 10 JULY 2016 Drury School Hall, Youngs Cres, Drury (off Great South Rd)

PARENTING COURSES

Babies 6 weeks to Toddlers

LEARNING CENTRE

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

Playgroup

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Saturday 9th & Sunday10th July, 2016 10.00am to 4.00pm - $5 entry

FRIDAY, JULY 8, 9.30-11.30am Howick Softball Club, Meadowlands Drive (plenty of parking)

71 Udys Road, Pakuranga

VALUATIONS

Ever wondered what a morning looks like for a Stems Home Educator? Please come and join us at our Playgroup open morning to find out more! Children are most certainly welcome and the team will be available to answer any questions you may have. No RSVP required…. just show up for a look and a chat! This morning is perfect for those thinking about becoming a local Home Based Educator

(behind St Peter’s Anglican Church)

Contact Stephany on 0800 78 33 78 or 0273 662 540 or email stephany@stemsfromhome.co.nz

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

Sunday 10th July only - 10.30am to 2.00pm $5 per item (maximum 3 items) - Limited spaces available

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Sleep, Nutrition, Brain Development and much more. Howick Childrens Theatre Thursdays or Fridays To enrol phone Kelly 0278 449 670 or email: Kelly.Herangi@plunket.org.nz

OPENING NIGHT

7.30pm, Friday 8 July, 2016 - $20 ENTRY A chance for an early preview & purchase antiques

Purchase some fabulous antiques Enjoy tasty homemade refreshments in the cafe Get your treasured items valued by Yvonne Sanders Purchase raffle tickets for wondersul prizes

Enquiries: Denise 09 297 7194 or Kath 09 298 3854 Quota International of Papakura Charities Commission Registration #CC23580

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

All Saints’ Anglican Church

Looking for a church home? One Lord One Faith One People

Selwyn Rd, Howick Phone 534-6864 Email: allsaints@xtra.co.nz F64081

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

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

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

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MASSAGE for sports/relaxing, great rates. Phone John 022 074 4323 Pakuranga.

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

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

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

Music Lessons

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

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

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LOVE MY PET: Dog grooming. Visit: www.lovemypet. nz or email dee@lovemypet.nz P: 021544402

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MASSAGE Sports Massage

HOME cleaning by est. bus over 20yrs exp. Reas rates. 027 2722319

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WHITFORD very quiet country home, suit wkg cple, 2brms, very lge bthroom, kitchenette with fridge, freezer, m.wave, includes pwr, Sky, wtr, phone, must be clean, tidy $300pwk Ph 530 8806

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than Artâ&#x20AC;? Painting Studio 145 Cascades Rd, Pakuranga We are looking for artists to share a very pleasant working area on a weekly basis. Reasonable rent. If you are interested, please phone Maria

HOWICK 2 brm flat with lovely outdoor decking, 1 carport, close to amenities. Long term. $430pw. Phone 021 109 5051

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Ensuring the Warriors never give up By FARIDA MASTER

ing as an individual, I wanted to do more for the community through sport.” Being the talking point of NRL was a high pressure job. It involved being in the public glare 24/7. “The publicity they get is 10 times more than the All Blacks get in New Zealand, It was a major soap opera with a huge following,” he says of the time he used to address at least 10 TV channels and newspaper report-

e calls himself ‘lucky Jim’. Jim Doyle, CEO Vodafone Warriors has proved that it is not only the luck of the Irish but the luck of the Scottish that has come to play ever since he got his first job as a rookie electrician. “It was in 1970s when jobs were hard to come by in Scotland. Around 250 people applied for the job. And who do you think got it?” smiles the high flying Cockle Bay resident who traces his life from humble beginnings of a Scottish electrician to being a former boss man of the rich and powerful Australian National Rugby League (NRL) and currently is the chief executive of Warriors. Addressing the Rotary Club of Somerville that fundraises by manning car parks outside Mt Smart Stadium during the Warrior games, Mr Doyle says he got an electrician’s job only because he was good at playing darts! “Luckily for me the guy who gave me a job loved the game and said `if you come and play for my team I will give you the job’. In search of greener pastures, the Scotsman moved to South Africa where he met his wife, an expat from Liverpool. Working in the technology sector and studying at University after hours, he soon realised there was too much

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WARRIORS CHIEF: Jim Doyle

ers at any given time. On a more serious note, he says that fronting up and being honest about slips-up and scandals is the best approach to handling dramatic highs and lows of the game. Moving tracks, he took on the reins as chief of Warriors because he believes that it is through sport that one can effect change and impact lives. The priority was to inject good values, boundaries and profes-

sionalism in the team. “The players were very talented but had no values and were not professional. We linked values like being respectful, courageous and grounded to their performance on field,” he says of the Warriors. “We wanted to create a club that we are proud of. They have to be the warriors in the true sense of the word and never give up,” he says.

Howick Intermediate 3rd at Inter Zone rugby

violence in South Africa and headed to a more peaceful New Zealand 23 years ago. An avid golfer, he made an executive decision to live near a golf course. “The real estate agents suggested I buy a house in Howick and this is where we came to stay.” A job offer with satellite navigation GPS systems company Navman where he contributed towards steering the company from $3 million to $500m before they sold it for $100m, made him realise that money is not the be all and end all of everything. Lady luck once again smiled when he received a call out of the blue asking if he would like to be the CEO of the NRL in Sydney. “I grew up playing soccer and had developed leadership skills in business. Having the experience of leading rather than work-

Howick Intermediate finished a creditable third in the recent Auckland Inter Zone Rugby Competition in Avondale. The team won the South Eastern Zone competition in May to qualify for the Inter Zone last week. Howick Intermediate won three out of four games in its pool to play in the semi-finals against Viscount which it lost by one try. The school went onto play for third and fourth against St Peters and won that game 16-0. The school acknowledged special contributions from captain Ben Ake who showed excellent skills (ball handling and tackling) and scored the highest number of tries.

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St Kents hang tough against Kings Saint Kentigern College held King’s College scoreless in the second-half to secure a vital 24-17 win in Round 8 of the 1A competition. In the final 10 minutes on Saturday, St. Kents foiled sequences of nine phases, 10 phases and 12 phases as they held on for the bonus point victory. Kings took a 17-10 lead to the interval after an 18-phase attack resulted in a Ajay Mua try. The Kings No 8 proved tough to contain with ball in hand. Both sides were reluctant to hold the ball in the first quarter attempting to kick for territory and force mistakes in the opposition half. In the sixth minute, Kings first-five Ciarahn Matote opened the scoring with a 45-metre penalty. Seven minutes later, St Kents fullback Etene Nanai scored a try running down a deft Dakohta Taimani grubber. In the 20th minute, Mua squeezed an offload in a two-man tackle to Edward Vaeau-Mulitalo who fended off Taimani and sprinted 50m to give the visitors the lead. St Kents responded in the 34th minute when first-five Rivez Reihana glided through from close range, but Kings led at halftime and made all the play early in the second half putting together 11 and 15-phase attacks. St. Kents rallied and drew level in the 53rd minute when Reihana slipped through again. Five minutes later, rangy No 8 Kayleb Milne reached out to propel the hosts ahead. Courtesy: www.facebook.com/1stXVrugby/

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t’s encouraging to observe that the much-improved form of the Warriors and Blues has offered hope for their loyal, long suffering fans. Although, having failed to make the Super Rugby play-offs with six wins and a draw from 13 games played, the Blues had the Crusaders and Hurricanes reeling before fading in the last quarter of their last two clashes. While a current 11th placing in a field of 18 is not what new coach Tana Umaga would have wanted, the team has made progress since he took over the reins from Sir John Kirwan.Steven Luatua, Jerome Kaino and Kara Pryor were magnificent in overpowering the highlyregarded loose forward trio of Victor Vito, Ardie Savea and Brad Shields in the latest 27-37 loss to the Hurricanes. The rugged Kaino was rewarded with two tries, the same as speedy Hurricanes lock Vaea Fifita, and Pryor demonstrated Savea type speed in sprinting in for his. Equally encouraging was the slick passing skills of five-eighths Ihaia West and Piers Francis in igniting the Blues backline which, for far too many years, has badly lacked cohesion.

With second-five Sonny Bill Williams having signed for next year, West and Francis could be left to battle for the No 10 jersey following the failure to woo Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett to the Blues fold. While McKenzie’s decision to stay loyal to the Chiefs is commendable, his chances of playing first-five ahead of Aaron Cruden are negligible whereas he would have been first choice there had he joined the Blues. Admittedly he’s an exciting fullback. However first-five is his preference and seems a more natural fit for a young player who needs more game time there if he is to win the All Black spot ahead of Barrett, Cruden and Lima Sopoaga. Hopefully the Warriors will become the NRL comeback story of the year having decided to become a team in the true sense of the word from the rabble they were. Whether it was the guidance they received from former All Black coach Graham Henry, the players’ meeting they called themselves or a combination of both, I don’t know. But full credit to them for getting their act together and regaining their fans’ respect. Their winning streak would

have been even better had Jonathan Wright not bombed tries with dropped passes against Cronulla and coach Andrew McFadden played superior attacker Tui Lolohea there instead. Still, narrowly losing by a golden point to James Maloney’s drop goal was no disgrace against the competition leaders. Good, too, to see hooker Isaac Luke approaching his best form after a slow start to the season and Shaun Johnson and Bodene Thomson score dazzling tries in the 27-18 win against the Gold Coast Titans to crown Simon Mannering’s 250th NRL appearance. A video of Johnson’s best 50 tries would make fascinating viewing for no player in the game can match his combination of balance, vision, step and pace. True, he’s not perfect, but at his best he’s absolutely brilliant and certainly doesn’t deserve the criticism he regularly receives from too many Twitter twits. Nor did Manu Vatuvei, whose anger and depression at having his young children bullied at school was understandable. Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

Bobbie’s garden, where everybody is welcome. When Bobbie arrived at HBH Senior Living in Howick, she was in pain and down in the dumps. Ninety-three years old at the time, Bobbie had been living with her daughter, but was in need of more specialised care and medical attention. Bobbie’s daughter was drawn to HBH by the quality of care she saw there. “The staff genuinely care about everyone. It’s like one big family and it was so reassuring to me that there were people not just looking after Mum, but taking the time to talk to her and share a laugh as well. Mum wasn’t in the greatest spirits when she arrived, but that soon changed.” “Bobbie was quick to make friends with other residents and staff, many of whom she gave nicknames to,” says HBH Director of Nursing, Chris Dunlop. “I was Big Boss!” Chris saw the change in Bobbie after a few weeks at HBH. “Often it’s this sense of community that creates happiness and new spirit in our residents. And it’s something we love to see.” Bobbie and her daughter enjoyed creating a garden outside Bobbie’s room. The simple courtyard was transformed with a table and chairs and umbrella, and each season Bobbie and her daughter would fill the colourful pots with new plants. Bobbie even organised a ‘Welcome’ sign for the shared space. Bobbie’s story is just one of many from HBH residents who are given every opportunity to make the place feel like their own home. Staff care that residents share in a community and are empowered to live life to the full. Bobbie passed away on 30 May 2016. Staff are dedicating the garden to her memory with a new sign, ‘Bobbie’s Corner’. HBH is a not-for-profit organisation known for its excellent care and highly trained staff that go the extra mile. It offers independent apartment living, rest home, hospital and respite care and a day programme. If you would like to know more about the care available at HBH contact Jenny Moore, Social Worker, HBH Senior Living, DDI 538 0803.

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