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arewell Bill Mudgway. So said a host of community figures who gathered at Howick’s All Saints Anglican Church on Monday. They were there to celebrate the life of the man behind the microphone, finally silenced with his death at the age of 93. The funeral was attended by local body politicians, representatives of Howick RSA and Howick Pakuranga Grey Power, and many more whose lives had been touched by this gregarious man. His brother, Tony Mudgway, said he was a genuine people person. “His enthusiasm rubbed off on you. You never saw him down in the mouth.” Former Howick Borough Council Mayor, Morrin Cooper described Bill as a “man of the utmost integrity, loyalty and diligence”. In more recent times he

turned his interest to participation in the local community, serving on the Pakuranga Community Board, volunteer broadcasting on Howick Village Radio, compering the annual Howick village Santa Parade, the Howick Lions in the Park and Military Tattoo and the Stockade Hill Christmas lights switch-on. And, while he was not a Rotarian, he was honoured with Rotary International’s Paul Harris Fellowship Award. “I used to frequently say how healthy his silver hair was looking,” Mr Cooper said. “He replied saying ‘snow only falls on the highest peaks’.” Former motorcycle Speedway rider, Bob Andrews met Bill when he arrived in New Zealand from Britain in 1962. One year, Mr Andrews said, when Bill was opening the envelope to introduce the person about to be inducted into the Speedway

Hall of Fame, Bill discovered it was himself. “You should have seen the surprise on his face He was a pleasure to know and my life is richer from knowing him.” The tales of earlier days were told in an email from a former Radio I Eye in the Sky pilot, Captain David Morgan, now chief flight operations and safety officer for Air New Zealand. “Bill was always courteous, never had a bad word and was never riled if there were operational problems,” he said. After sleeping in one morning, a pilot arrived at Ardmore Airport to find the aircraft ready for takeoff with engines revved up while Bill, the former World War II pilot, sat calmly waiting in the passenger seat. When the weather was too foggy to get into the air, Bill’s answer was to park the aircraft

GO WELL: Bill Mudgway’s wife Catherine says her final goodbye.

outside the terminal, open the terminal windows wide and start the aircraft. “Bill said it would make the broadcast sound authentic and the public didn’t know,” Mr Morgan said. Bill’s funeral service came to an appropriate conclusion as the sounds of the Last Post rang out through the church and Howick RSA past president, Pat McClenaghan recited The Ode honouring the World War II veteran. In April last year The Times asked Bill the question, what did the war teach him? “That’s a lovely question and a hard one to answer,” he said. “To be grateful for every minute and hour.” Mr Morgan said: “All pilots [who flew with him] will look back on their early aviation careers and be grateful to Bill. “We can all agree, he is now truly the Eye in the Sky.”

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ichael Metuakore, currently living in Howick, never thought his first job as a dancer would be for an international pop star. The 24-year-old had only two days to prepare and get to the auditions in Las Vegas that landed him a job as a backup dancer for world famous singer Jennifer Lopez. Auditioning alongside 300 other male dancers, some who had danced for Lady Gaga and Chris Brown, Metuakore says the experience was incredibly nerve-racking. “It was the most intense process a dancer can ever experience” he says. The passionate dancer was one of only seven males selected to perform in Jennifer Lopez’s residency show at Planet Hollywood. His determination and pure talent made him the only international dancer in the pack and one who has never had a job as a dancer before. “It’s crazy, this is my first job,” Metuakore says. However, this isn’t the first time the charismatic performer has had his talent noticed.

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In 2012 Metuakore had his first big break after being picked by Kiwi dancer and choreographer Parris Goebel for her infamous dance crew the Royal Family. After moving from his beloved hometown in

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Rotarians deliver funds for aid in Nepal Two Pakuranga Rotarians have returned from earthquake stricken Nepal after presenting club funds and personal donations to their local guide. Chris Ward and Clive MacDonald completed the Everest Base Camp trek with a group including Mr Ward’s three adult children. They were led by Tsering Lama whose home village Bridim in

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Tsering during his recent trip to help with the rebuilding. Bridim consists of 56 houses, all of which were damaged to some extent by the earthquake. The villagers rely for their income on trekkers passing through and staying over for bed and breakfast. Because of the earthquake damage, their income has been

eliminated. Tsering is the key village leader in Bridim and says the funds will contribute towards rebuilding the village’s community centre, as this is now the hub for villagers to cook and have meals. Mr Ward is expecting Tsering to give him suggestions for further aid where Rotary and individuals can help.

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ne of the over-whelming messages to the Times regarding Karma – the dog which was euthanised - was clearly that she was a loving mother to her puppies and that many humans could take a leaf out of her book. Auckland Council Animal Management manager Tracey Moore says there is a big message in the fact that Karma had puppies. “This was a stray dog which became pregnant by another dog. If dogs are de-sexed we don’t have these really sad situations – puppies born and nowhere to live. “There are far, far too many unwanted puppies being born in Auckland. We actively encourage dog owners to have

their dogs de-sexed.” She says there are also proven health reasons that show that de-sexing a dog – or a cat – is the right thing to do. There is a behavioural impact as well because aggression and the need to go wandering is limited. Consequently Animal Management is actively supporting the Hurrah campaign which provides de-sexing programmes for a gold coin donation. The organisation microchips the dog as well, a treatment also required under the law. The council donates the microchips and it’s one way, Ms Moore says, to make a big difference. Dog control officers who are

sent to bring in dogs reported wandering by members of the public have to be extremely resilient, Ms Moore says. “They are almost never dealing with people in a happy situation. We look for people who are really good at dealing with other people, especially in conflict situations. They deal with some nasty dog owners. But they love working with dogs, going out and about picking up strays and returning lost dogs to their homes. “Also they deal with a public safety aspect because dogs wandering and out of control are a liability, particularly for children,” Ms Moore says. “I see it as a community role because we have to keep Aucklanders safe from dog nuisance.

“It’s not just aggression but can also be barking. “Our officers need to be able to negotiate between owners and neighbours because prolonged barking is a nuisance under the act. “Dogs are allowed to bark,” she says. “But when it is too much it becomes a problem so our officers talk to owners to manage it, to see that the dog is getting enough exercise, is being properly treated or whether there are other issues.” An education approach is used at the start, she says. But Animal Management can issue penalties, such as a noise abatement notice. “In the extreme we can seize the dog, but that’s a last resort.”

First double decker bus run from the east By Marianne Kelly I’d rather be sitting here than down there said Auckland Mayor Len Brown from the comfort of Howick and Eastern Buses’ first commercial double decker bus run from Botany to Britomart yesterday. He was referring to a queue of cars sitting stationary in

pouring rain on Ti Rakau Drive. “This bus looks great, people can work on board, it’s relaxing and safe.” Building the new AMETI (Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative) busways were a priority over cars, he said. “We need to clear our roads for buses, trucks and commercial vehicles,” he

said. “We have a clear focus and it’s succeeding, with an extra 20,000 people using public transport every day.” Sheryll Otway, Howick and Eastern’s general manager said the introduction of the bus heralded a new era for public transport. It’s a big day for the company, all our passengers and future passengers,” she

said. With the introduction of UBS charging points and eventually on-board WiFi and info-tainment systems buses would become passengers’ offices. Howick Local Board chairman David Collings said introduction of the double decker was well timed with AT’s public transport review currently underway.

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Woman in hospital Traffic on Ti Rakau Drive came to a standstill on Sunday after a serious accident left a woman critically injured. The crash happened at about 8.15am at the intersection of Greenmount and Ti Rakau Drives in East Tamaki when a car and 4WD collided. The serious crash unit is investigating and the road was closed for several hours.

Manhunt following shooting Police are searching for two men in their early 20s after a shooting in Highland Park that left a man shot in the leg. There are warrants GEORGE for the arrest of MCDONALD Manurewa man George McDonald (pictured) and an associate. People are urged not to approach the pair who is believed to be armed and dangerous. Instead they can call Counties Manukau Police on 261-1300 or the anonymous Crimestoppers tip-off line on 0800555-111.

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RSA moves into a new era

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A Pakuranga cafe has carved out a place in a national competition. The Aroma Shed Cafe in Cascades Road, Pakuranga is one of 78 finalists in the NZ Cafe of the Year competition 2016 and is vying for the title of Best Classic Kiwi Cafe awarded by the Restaurant Association of New Zealand. Results will be announced on December 7. Go to www. nzcafeoftheyear.co.nz for more details.

change of the guard at Howick RSA is gearing up to take the organisation further into the 21st century. Howick Local Board vice chair and local marriage celebrant, Adele White, has been appointed as patron, replacing the late World War II El Alamein veteran Watty McEwan who died last May aged 96. President of three years, Mike Cole, under RSA rules, has stepped down and vicepresident for the past three years, Ray Sangster has moved up to the role. Mr Cole says Ms White’s appointment as patron ticked all the boxes. “I looked up to see what was required of a patron and thought about what the modern RSA needed,” he says. “I had known Adele for a long time, of her former police service and the fact that she had served overseas in the Solomon Islands. The purpose of a patron is to help the

NEW LINE-UP: Immediate past president of the Howick RSA, Mike Cole, left, with the organisation’s new patron, Adele White, and new president, Ray Sangster. Times photo Wayne Martin

organisation get noticed, lend credibility and a politician can open doors. So it ticked all the boxes. For me it was all about the RSA and what the appointment would do for it. It was all about going forward.” Ms White’s late father, Basil Findlay, who died in 2001, served in the Air Force in World War II and was an active member of Howick RSA throughout his life. Given her Dad’s involvement, Ms White says “it felt right”.

“At times like this I wish he was around. He would have been immensely proud,” she says. “I can also see that the RSA is at a turning point and it is time to attract new members. “While the patron is more of a figurehead role, if the occasion arises I will be more than willing to contribute, and to bring a female perspective. It may be that over the next few years there will be many changes and it will be nice to be a part of them.”

Mr Sangster is the first associate member to become president of the Howick RSA. “I became involved when a mate of mine was in the Territorial Force and he insisted I come in for a beer. The next thing I was involved in the fishing section.” The rest was history. “I think having Adele on board is very in keeping with where the club wants to head. We want to become more focused on younger family people and for them to feel it’s a place they can come to, rather than the old perception.” Mr Sangster is also chairman of the club’s refurbishment committee which has been looking at further development of the RSA building in Wellington Street. With an upgrade complete in the upstairs main area, eyes have shifted to the downstairs basement. It’s seen as another revenue stream, Mr Sangster says, for example to be used for functions such as 21st birthdays, conferences, even small weddings.

Development identified for regeneration The new Ormiston Town Centre development and nearby Flat Bush sites, along with the Pakuranga town centre and council-owned sites in Howick are included in the Super City’s new urban regeneration agency’s plans.

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his time of year is not only a great time to springclean your home but it is also a great time to ensure your health is in top shape – and what better place to start than to have your eyes tested. New Zealanders are going blind because the diseases that rob them of their sight are not being detected early enough to prevent blindness. In fact, in New Zealand it is estimated that 20 per cent of those registered blind are so from preventable causes. Compared to other countries, New Zealanders, it seems, are poor at having regular eye exams. Poor eye sight doesn’t just mean difficulty performing dayto-day tasks but can also mean loss of independence, increase in falls and other accidents and can also lead to depression. The eye is one of the most complex organs in your body and it relies on many intricate structures for you to see clearly – even slight changes can have a large effect on your vision and can be symptomatic of broader health issues. “It’s actually quite hard to notice when your own sight deteriorates as change often

occurs slowly,” explains Kristine Jensen, owner Optometrist at Eyes of Howick, “so an eyetest at least every two years is the only way to pick up on changes in the eye quickly.” Early detection of vision problems is one of the key preventers of serious and irreversible damage, and any change in your vision should be checked. Changing vision can be related to vascular, neurological, or medical conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes, so it’s key to get an optometrist to test your eyes regularly even if you don’t want or need glasses. Kristine Jensen and Teresa Hsu are the highly skilled and therapeutically qualified Optometrists at Eyes of Howick and believe in spending a good 45 minutes testing your eyes. “I believe anything less is a compromise so you can rest assured we take the time to get to know you and your visual requirements so we can provide you with the best advice or visual solution if required.” If you can spare 45 minutes of your time once every one or two years then you should visit Eyes of Howick for their trusted

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Body found in motel The body of a 34-year-old woman was found in a room at the Golflands Motel, Botany Road on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at 1.10pm and the area was cordoned off for several hours. The death has been referred to the coroner and is not being treated as suspicious.

Celebration of inventiveness William Bradley of Saint Kentigern College won the People’s Choice Award for TV planner at the 15th annual Bright Sparks Awards – in association with Vodafone NZ – last Thursday night. Stephen Waters, general manager strategic engagement at The Skills Organisation which founded the awards in 2000, says the competition is a true celebration of inventiveness. “The awards give bright young Kiwis a platform to show their ingenuity and emerge as future leaders in the New Zealand electro-technology industry.”

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he’s lived all over the world, and now calls Howick home, but she still misses good Swiss cheese. Howickian Joan MacPhee celebrated her 100th birthday on October 21 with a fondue party at home followed by a celebration at the Howick Bridge Club on Pakuranga Road a couple of days later. Sydney-born Mrs MacPhee has lived in America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Christchurch before settling in Howick. The centenarian says she has been travelling since she was 18 months old. “At one point we lived in Chicago, America during World War I.” Mrs MacPhee (née Cunliffe) arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand as a child. As a young woman she went to England with her mother, Grace Cunliffe who was halfEnglish. “And then she didn’t like it when she got there. It was too cold!” says Mrs MacPhee. So mother and daughter went to Durban, South Africa where Mrs MacPhee worked for New Zealand South British Insurance (now NZI). She was later transferred to East Africa where she was in charge of recruitment. In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania she met her husband-to-be, Kenneth MacPhee, at a party. “He was tall, dark – very

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good looking as a matter of fact!” she says. The couple was married by the district commissioner of Dar es Salaam on July 3, 1948 and Mrs MacPhee had her only daughter, Sarah, in Durban. The MacPhees lived all over Africa including Tanganyika and Mrs MacPhee stayed home to look after Sarah. In 1955, Mr MacPhee was transferred to Hong Kong where he worked as a judge and the family lived a busy life on the exclusive Victoria Peak. When her husband retired, they left Hong Kong for Switzerland where they lived for nearly 20 years in a beautiful house overlooking Lake Geneva with a vineyard.

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34 pumped up years The Times continues to thank the businesses who have supported us over the years. This week we speak to ‘Mad’ Mike Johnson, the driving force behind Howick Tyres and Alignment in Wellington Street.

t’s not often one goes from changing tyres in the workshop to saying vows at the altar, but that’s exactly what ‘Mad’ Mike Johnson did. “The day we moved to Wellington Street I got married the same day so I only worked till noon!” says Mike. As a result November 28, 1981 marks double celebrations for Mike and his wife, Carol Johnson – their wedding anniversary and the day Howick Tyres and Alignment set up in Wellington Street. The young couple had just bought their first home in Bucklands Beach and were putting in the hard yards at work. They then sold their house in 1986 to purchase Howick Tyres and Alignment which Mike had been managing up until that point. Born just “a 100 yards away” from the premises, Mike says his love of talking to people landed him in the tyre trade instead of in the mechanic’s bay. After more than 30 years, he still loves what he does. “I’ve always said the day I wake up and don’t want to go to work is the day I sell the business.” Howick Tyres was renamed to Beaurepaires Howick in

1999 and recently reverted to Howick Tyres and Alignment but Mike remains the same. The father of three adult children says he’s always done “mad” things such as making Minions from tyres and giving away tyre-grown potatoes with every tyre sold but he’s also earned the nickname ‘Jabberjaw’ along the way for his gift of the gab. However, it’s also earned him respect as the earnest tyre man locals can trust. “I had a young girl barely out of her teens come in the other day and say ‘granddad told me to come here’. And that’s what we’re about. “Whether it’s ladies, teens, children, we treat them all the same and they aren’t scared to deal with us.” And there’s no “big bad men” lurking in Howick Tyres’ immaculate workshop which has been freshly painted, neatly maintained and even a carpeted alignment bay. “I’ve got a great team of guys working with me. I’ve always believed that if you look like a professional, work like a professional then you are a professional.” The Howick Tyres team will

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The turning point in his life was making the award-winning video against bullying that won him international attention. Angus got the chance to meet the Google bosses in Sydney after his video went viral. He says the worst thing he could have done was to break down in class. “I had a lot of stuff going on with my aunt in the UK being diagnosed with cancer and mum going to visit her in UK.” Life in school was hell which is why he believes that “doing nothing and looking the other way is a major problem.” Christabel Williams, Year 10 student at Howick College sang a beautiful rendition of the song titled Blood from Stone and was accompanied by Sabastian Munro on the guitar. It was her way of expressing her pain and coming to terms with the bullying issues that deeply affected her self esteem at intermediate school.

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group of 14-18-year-old St Kentigern College pupils will be the youngest performers participating in next year’s Royal Edinburgh Tattoo in Wellington. The college’s pipe band, the Auckland under-19 regional champions for the past six years, has been invited to perform alongside the world’s best marching bands and cultural groups at the Tattoo in February. It will be the first time the band has performed in a military tattoo or a performance of this scale. The 20 senior band members will join a cast of more than 1200 musicians and dancers performing to a potential capacity crowd of 100,000 people over the four nights. Piper and teacher Andrew Lightfoot says performing as part of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a once-in-alifetime opportunity. “We are fortunate that it is an international event happening locally. The only other opportunity is travelling to Scotland but it hasn’t been practical for school students

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they are children, they are very aware of the world. “In the spirit of age they have a full conscience about their role in the world,” he says. After creating his first wishing tree in Brazil, Dr Teles has taken his project to a number of countries creating Wishing Trees in Portugal, Germany and Greece and now New Zealand.

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creative: Year eight Somerville Intermediate students help build the tree from recycled rubbish from their school lunches. Photo supplied

Folkloristic musical contemporary works A vibrant programme of folk-influenced contemporary music will keep concert-goers on the edge of their seats at the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s next concert. Bold Worlds: Fire and ice, features two works especially written for the conductor and guest soloist. The programme includes Peru Negro by Jimmy Lopez, which was composed for the Bold Worlds conductor, Peruvian maestro Migual Harth-Bedoya and Kimmo Hakola’s Clarinet Concerto, written for world-renowned Finnish clarinettist Kari Kriikku. Inspired by traditional songs of Afro-Peruvian music, Peru Negro has been reviewed as being like a ‘tropical storm’, with particular tribute to its ‘outgoing composition, boundless in energy,

with much brass and percussion, fierce rhythms and a smashing ending’. In 2001 Kriikku premiered Hakola’s colourful klezmerinfluenced Clarinet Concerto to critical acclaim. Kriikku has been lauded as a ‘physically flamboyant player of Olympian virtuosity’ and last played with the NZSO in 2009. The final piece in the coming programme is Concerto for Orchestra by Witold Lutoslawski. It pays tribute to Polish folk music and is considered the crowning achievement of the folkloristic style in Lutoslawski’s work. ■■ Bold Worlds: Fire and ice is presented by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at 7pm on November 6 at the Auckland Town Hall, Upper Queen Street, Central Auckland.

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The Eastern Districts Country Music Club’s next club night is November 11, 7.30pm-10 pm, Bucklands Beach Hall, Wharf Rd, Bucklands Beach. Everybody welcome, $5 entry for non-members. Come and listen or have a sing. Phone Kevin 534-5509.

Pakuranga Toastmasters

Next meeting November 9, 6.30pm. Te Tuhi Centre. 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga. Do you have to speak at the next anniversary, wedding, birthday, farewell? Are your speaking skills restricting your career? Are you confident? We will train you in a friendly supportive environment. Guests welcome. Email to pakuranga@ toastmasters.org.nz or visit http://pakuranga.toastmastersclubs.org/

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Midnight Madness (Friday, November 13, 7pm-11pm) and also Saturday, 14 November (9am-1pm), Classy Crafts Indoor Market is at All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook St, Howick. Quality Christmas gifts and souvenirs made by talented NZ crafters. Christmas decorations, jewellery, designer toys and felting, books, art, homewares and much more. Phone Ruth 5357513.

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Green Gables Cottage Art Gallery, Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook Street Howick, will feature paintings by Howick Art Group artist Pat Neilson from Friday November 6 to Sunday November 29. Sales help to support the South Auckland Totara Hospice. Entry is free and all are welcome. Fri/Sat/ Sun 10am-3pm. Phone Beryl 534-5448.

OUT NOW THIS MONTH with Christmas bells almost ready to chime, EastLife’s Q&A quizzes Botany Town Centre manager, Bronwyn Anchor on life at the helm of one of New Zealand’s largest retail centres. We also steer readers towards one of our most intrepid sportswomen, a former Macleans student, for whom the river wild holds no fear, while Sarah Ellis wings her way to Wellington to visit the impressive First World War exhibitions. HOWICK, BOTANY, PAKURANGA AND

The next meeting of the Howick Orchid Society is in the Fencible Lounge, Uxbridge Rd, 1.30pm, Sunday November 8. Lorna Sinton from KeriKeri will talk on the “Myths & Fiction of Watering”. Afternoon tea, orchid plant raffles, orchid flowers displayed, visitors welcome, entry $2. Phone Anton 537-1251.

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Selwyn Centre for Young @ Heart meets Mondays, Fridays, 9.30-1.30, Wednesdays 10am-1.30pm, All Saints Community Hall, 30 Cook St, Howick. Make new friends, play Rummikub, outings and movies. Phone Mary Galliers 5351563.

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Joy through art By Natalie Brittan

eath may have followed her all her life, but through art, Adrienne Jury found life. The long-time Pakuranga artist retired in September after more than 32 years of teaching at Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts in Pakuranga. In 1982, with an invalid husband and five young children to feed, Ms Jury had to find a way to make ends meet. Her father had died from a heart attack earlier, and her mother had her own needs. Born in Christchurch, Ms Jury went to the Canterbury College School of Arts (now the University of Canterbury’s School of Fine Arts) in Christchurch on scholarship. She first began teaching children art after school and on Saturdays in 1982 before going on to teach adults and becoming the artist in residence about five years later. She taught at the site in Reeves Road which housed the Fisher Gallery and the Pakuranga Community and Cultural Centre, the home of the Pakuranga Arts Society.

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The two were combined in 2001, resulting in the public arts centre known as Te Tuhi. “It’s changed a lot and they promised me it wouldn’t!” Ms Jury says. While Ms Jury continued to find joy at work, life at home remained grim with her husband dying from a hereditary stroke disease in 1988 and three of her four sons inheriting the same condition. Her adopted daughter remains healthy and has two grandsons who are often the subjects of Ms Jury’s paintings.

After her husband, Ms Jury had a partner, who later died of cancer. Despite the sadness in her life, Ms Jury’s art thrived winning the Iris Fisher Art Award and gaining numerous prizes in her lifetime. She says her time at Te Tuhi has been lovely. “Work helped a great deal. I suppose it was the art that really kept me going because I felt I wasn’t rubbish. “I’m proud of myself that I’ve made it because it was pretty awful a lot of the time.”

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MP Jami-Lee Ross is right not to agree with Grey Power’s proposal (Times, October 21) to limit recipients to only those who have lived in NZ for 40 years. Grey Power’s concern about the diminishing superannuation funds is legitimate. Their proposal though is not the best solution. Many who are on Super may have lived in NZ for over 40 years but have never paid taxes because they have never worked their whole lives, such as those who are on benefit and a lot of housewives or people on disability. How fair is it to those who have lived less than 40 years in NZ but who have worked 39 years and 11 months, and paid taxes all those years, and not be eligible for retirement money? The best approach is to rework the superannuation scheme where tax contributors are paid according to the amount of taxes they have paid. And for those who have not paid taxes, well they can continue to collect a flat weekly benefit which they have collected all their lives anyway. But at age 65, it will just be called Super instead of benefit. People who paid taxes shouldn’t be receiving the same amount of retirement benefit as those who have never put money into the system such as the case right now. Our tax dollars go to pay for everyone’s superannuation, welfare and disability payments and many more. Madge Kho Howick

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Re: “It’s a dog’s life” (Times, October 15). I agree with Christine Duncan. I used to walk before work each day and it is as she said. The dog has been there since a puppy and what was grass is dirt and that is what the dog is on all day. I have just returned from walking my dog past there. The lab barked but is obviously tied up on a short lead as I could only see it by a large tree. (It) didn’t come the short distance to the fence. I have never seen it off the chain and I can hear it howling and barking when there is stormy weather, this can be day and night. I worry when Guy Fawkes is here that it will break loose and get run over. Noelene Bowen Half Moon Bay

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We live in a war-torn world where governments war against governments, men and women are killed all in the name of protecting their nation and their people. The price of a human life is insignificant in the eyes of both enemies; they kill with no compunction what so ever. We, in NZ, fund a military

system which is designed to kill our enemies. Likewise the enemy has its military system which is designed to kill us, their enemies. This is insanity of immense proportions blurred over by our unquestioning politicians, defence department appointees and priests of all persuasions. These seem more concerned with keeping their salary package than finding enduring solutions, while the blinded apathetic public is lulled into complacency by the endless TV diversions. Just so long as our consumptive lifestyle is unthreatened and all goes just as it did last week, last month, last year, last decade – it’s okay. The taxes you and I pay support this insanity. It doesn’t bear thinking about. “Love your neighbour as yourself” and “do unto him as you would have done unto you”, these are pivotal truths which spring out of Christianity [and many other religions] as a profound understanding of our human nature. When we deny truth, its unique position in our lives, we deny ourselves a solution to these murderous events of violence and hate rising in our country and in

the world, certainly in the Middle East. Knowing the truth does set us free. Deception, hypocrisy and the use of violence burden us all. There is a better solution. Ian George, Howick

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I agree wholeheartedly with everything Shelagh Glynan wrote (Times, October 22). This is not acceptable or responsible animal ownership. These owners are not being “lovely” to this poor dog. Where do concerned, sickened and frustrated people like me go to seek help for this animal? I tried SPCA and Animal Welfare for Karma dog recently, with no help until it was too late to save her. This dog should be rehomed immediately. The laws of the land have little power to stop animal mistreatment at its root and is ineffectual at nipping this type of behaviour in the bud. No second chance for these “lovely” people I say, because they do not have the passion for the dog to be part of their family. It is a disposable ‘fad’ which, when the novelty to walk it once a day has become

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• 3-4 kumara, peeled • 2 tbs Maille mustard • 4 lamb shoulder chops • 1 tsp Gregg’s rosemary, chopped finely • 1 tsp Gregg’s garlic granules • 2-3 kiwifruit, peeled, diced • 2 beetroot, peeled and grated • 425g Pams mango slices, diced • 1 broccoli Also need: salt, pepper, olive oil

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT We are looking for an experienced and nurturing Nanny who can commit to working Monday to Wednesday, 6 hours per day, with our 2 pre-schoolers in Maraetai. Good references and a full Drivers Licence are a must as well as a sunny disposition. Please contact Steph on 0273 66 2540 to discuss further and arrange an interview.

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Financial Assistant Owairoa Primary School Part Time Position Skill required: English, Mathematical accuracy, Computer literate and effective communication. Accounting qualifications/experience an advantage. Email CV to: Jane Huang, Executive Officer-Finance at jane@owairoa.school.nz

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

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St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz Sunday, November 8 8.45am Communion in the Chapel 10am Café Service with King’s Kids Thursday, November 12 10am Morning Worship

We seek a passionate and committed, qualified teacher to lead a fun and dedicated preschool Team within our family owned franchise. Knowledge of Reggio philosophy that inspires our daily practice would be an advantage. This position is full time and the successful applicant would have weekly, non-contact time and wonderful opportunities for Professional Development in-house as well as overseas. If you are interested in taking your teaching career to the next level send your covering letter and CV to Rachael Email: stheliers@bearpark.co.nz Phone 021 468 400

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

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Applications are invited for an Itinerant Music Teacher, commencing Term 1, 2016 (6.0 hours per week). Applicants need to be capable of teaching all voice types and styles. A sound knowledge of vocal technique and anatomy of the voice is essential as is an understanding of NCEA Performance Standards. The successful candidate will also direct one Choir. An application form is available by emailing Shelley Ross on sross@pakuranga.school.nz Applications close on Friday, 20 November 2015 Phone: 5347159 www.pakuranga.school.nz

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Morrison’s Florist in Glen Innes seeks a senior level florist to lead the team. Our shop offers a good variety of retail, corporate and funeral floristry work. The successful candidate will have a passion for floristry and at least 3 years retail florist experience. Team player, creative flair, excellent customer service skills, good phone manner, NZ Residency and drivers licence all a must. Please send your resume to: eastflorist@morrisons.co.nz or call Rob/John on 528 5525 to discuss.

ITINERANT TEACHER VOCAL MUSIC

Christian LINK Phone 535-4403

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We are looking for someone who will live our school vision to ‘be the BEST they can’. This permanent position is fast paced, rewarding and challenging and the successful applicant will have the ability and flexibility to work in our dynamic and ever-evolving school environment. Every day is a different day and there is opportunity to take responsibility and add value to our school. Yendarra School has an outstanding team culture, where it is busy and enjoyable. To be the successful applicant you will have outstanding people skills, exceptional computer literacy, highly developed organisational skills, initiative, maturity to handle a range of situations, professional presentation and outstanding verbal and written communication skills. It is essential that you have a high level of loyalty, discretion and respect for the community we serve. For a look at our school visit www.yendarra.school.nz or search YENDARRA PRIMARY SCHOOL on Facebook. If you meet our essential requirements and are looking for an exciting new challenge where you can add value please forward your application including three work related referees to Our Principal Susan Dunlop: susandunlop@yendarra.school.nz Applications close at 4pm on November 15, 2015.

BUILDING INDUSTRY

The successful applicant will be serving customers, promoting and selling our products both in store and onsite. Candidates must have. Positive “can do” attitude with trade sales experience Building industry knowledge Great people skills with exceptional customer service qualities Able to work Saturdays Contact David Bailey, 021 532 843 TROWEL TRADES CENTRE 4 Morrin Rd, Panmure

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Office Administrator/ Principal’s PA

At least 2 years IELTS or ESOL teaching experience. This is a part time position with full time potential. Must be an English native speaker and hold college qualification. Friendly, professional, supportive, dynamic and with great academic performance. We are situated in East Auckland, so ideally a local applicant would be perfect. Point of contact for all CVs and cover letters to: info@seenet.co.nz

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We require an experienced sales person to join our store in Howick selling quality jewellery and accessories. The successful applicant will be self motivated, preferably with experience in jewellery or fashion related industries. Merchandising skills would also be an advantage. This is a part time position working 3 days per week plus one Saturday per month. CD236736

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We are looking to recruit an efficient, organised and enthusiastic person to join our small team of administration staff who perform a vital role in our school. This is a front office position, Monday to Friday, 8.00 to 3.30pm (term time only) and will commence Term 1, 2016. School office experience preferred. A full schedule of duties is available on request or through our website. * Applications close Friday November 13 at 3pm. Please send CV with references and covering letter to: Wendy West, Executive Officer/PA, PO Box 38-128, Howick, 2145, Auckland P: 09 576 8205 F: 09 5769123 E: west@wakaaranga.school.nz W: www.wakaaranga.school.nz

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Experienced Cricket Coaches required for Macleans College 2nd XI and Colts teams starting Term 1, 2016. Successful applicants must be available for both practice sessions and Saturday games. Remuneration by negotiation. Please send an early indication of interest to: Director of Sport - Macleans College Private Bag 94-201, Howick or Email: oa@macleans.school.nz - Ph 0274 341 641

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We are seeking a fully registered teacher to teach Mandarin to our fine students. Come and join the staff of New Zealand’s finest Primary School now. Email CV to: Jane Huang, Executive Officer - Finance at jane@owairoa.school.nz

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A permanent position is available for a property Investment Company located in Howick. 25 to 30 hours per week from 9.15 onward, $30.00per hour inclusive of sick and holiday pay. This is a sole charge position requiring computer competents, typing and knowledge of bookkeeping as we operate Internet banking and Quicken programme. Some tuition will be given by current holder of the position. Please email your application, full CV and references to John Roy, polish@ihug.co.nz

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We are looking for a caring, motivated, enthusiastic person, full of energy that enjoys working with children, to be part of a great team to assist in our after school programme situated in Howick, Monday to Friday. If this sounds like you, please forward your CV to:

Hunting and Fishing Botany, New Zealand’s largest hunting and fishing store is looking for an Intermediate inwards goods person. This is a full time position 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Requirements; General knowledge of hunting, fishing and camping preferred but not essential. Previous stock control experience is essential. Must have excellent computer skills. Attention to detail is critical. Must have a positive attitude, proactive and energetic. Fit and able. Excellent communication at all levels. Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment. A NZ Driver Licence and own transport. NZ residency. If you’re an “OUT THERE DOIN IT “ type of person and tick all of the requirements we want to hear from you. Applications to be sent by email only to pat@huntfish.co.nz

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 CD234524

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ACCOMMODATION OFFERED HOWICK A Must See! Dble brm, lounge, bthrm, pvt area, lge hse to share. Suit mature prof male. $300pw Ph 021 243 8468 PAKURANGA room. Suit sgle person $190 per wk incl pwr, wtr, Internet. Ph: 021 0242 7290 WHITFORD private 10 acre site avail for motorhome, campervan etc. incl pwr, wtr, 2 storage sheds, pet welcome, $200wk Ph:530 8806

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POAC is an Auckland regional service supporting primary and secondary health care providers to prevent avoidable hospital admissions. The POAC care coordination service facilitates access to existing infrastructure and resources in the community to provide a range of services that prevents an acute hospital attendance or shortens the length of hospital stay for patients who do attend or are admitted. The aim of the POAC service is to deliver timely, flexible and coordinated care, meeting the healthcare needs of individual patients in a community setting. We are looking for a motivated, highly organised person with lots of initiative to join our dynamic team. The role will involve administrative duties and telephone service coordination and support for General Practice and Hospital teams. No medical background is necessary; however the ability to work well under pressure and good problem solving skills is a must. You will need excellent communication skills and be able to project yourself clearly and professionally in a positive manner. Competency in the use of Microsoft Office is essential. Full training will be provided. This is a full time position (Mon-Fri, 8.30am – 5pm) and is based at East Health Trust Primary Health Organisation in Howick. Please forward your CV and a letter of application to emmaw@easthealth.co.nz. Closing date for applications is Friday 13 November 2015.

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

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We require a Property Assistant to work alongside our Property Manager. The position involves gardening and general maintenance around the school. The person should be fit and willing to work in all areas of property maintenance in order to keep our school looking great. Hours would be 35–40 hours per week. Start date to be negotiated, as soon as possible. Closing date: Wed 18 November. Please send a short CV with a letter of application to: mailbox@bbi.school.nz Or Post to: Bucklands Beach Intermediate School, 247 Bucklands Beach Rd Bucklands Beach, Auckland 2012

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This person must be able to work within a team but also be able to work unsupervised. They must have good communication skills, be fit, reliable and hold a full NZ Drivers licence. Ph Glenda 972 1031 email cv: info@riggaspaving.co.nz

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PROPOSED ENROLMENT SCHEME The Owairoa Primary School Board of Trustees is in the process of implementing an enrolment scheme as directed by the Ministry of Education Under section 11H(1) of the Education Act 1989. All students who live within the home zone described, and as shown on the map, shall be entitled to enrol at the school. Details of the proposed zone, the written description and the map can be found on our school website: http://www.owairoa.school.nz/enrolment/enrolment-scheme/ All residential addresses on included sides of boundary roads and no-exit roads off included sides of boundary roads are included in the zone unless otherwise stated. Members of the community are invited to make comment regarding this proposed enrolment scheme in writing to: The Board of Trustees, Owairoa Primary School, 85s Nelson Street, Howick or email principal@owairoa.school.nz, closing 1 month from the date of this advertisement Bruce Howard Chairperson On behalf of the Owairoa Primary School Board of Trustees

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There will be an afternoon tea on Tuesday 8th December 2015 in the Sunnyhills School hall from 4pm-6pm

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For help with any constituent related matters please contact my electorate office

FAREWELL AFTERNOON TEA Former students, parents, staff, PTA and BOT are all invited to attend a farewell for Juliet Small as she will be leaving Sunnyhills School at the end of 2015

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Cheng eyes LPGA tour By Rumer-Grace Archer After playing her first year of professional golf, Liv Cheng has returned home to Howick for November in the hopes of finding support for the next step in her career. Liv Cheng Having won the inaugural KFC Golf Scholarship at the beginning of the year, the former Macleans College student had an impressive start to her first professional golf year with the Australia Ladies Professional Golf tour (ALPG) in Australia and New Zealand.Among her goals, Cheng had her first win at the McLeod ALPG Pro-Am, made the top 10 ALPG money list, and also made both cuts for the two European events RACV Ladies Masters and NZ Open. Aiming for the LPGA tour next year, Cheng says it hosts “essentially the best players in the world” including Auckland rival Lydia Ko. “At this level, there isn’t a lot of room for mediocre, you have to be playing well...there are 144 other girls out there every week who want it just as bad as you do,” she says. For Cheng, qualifying for the LPGA is not simple and the three-stage Qualifying School is incredibly expensive. Having just recently made it through stage two, Cheng will

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be playing stage three in Daytona Florida in December, hoping to make the Top 20 and gain full LPGA status. Making the most of her month at home in Howick, Cheng has organised a golf fundraiser on November 10 at the Pakuranga golf club to raise money for travelling and entry fees which she would not be able to afford on her own. Cheng will also be playing the Anita Boon Pro-Am as part the ALPG at the North Shore Golf Club on November 12 and 13. Hoping to qualify for the 2016 Olympics, the 22-year-old will also play in the Ladies European Tour in Morocco in December to help increase her world ranking. After starting golf at the age of 10, Cheng received a golf scholarship to Pepperdine University in California in 2010 where she decided golf was something she wanted to pursue as a career. “Golf as a profession requires a lot of sacrifices, however, it also comes with plenty of privileges and I’m truly grateful everyday that I get the opportunity to wake up and do what I love.” ■■ The Golf fundraiser with Liv Cheng is on Tuesday November 10 at the Pakuranga Golf Club. $25 Individual Stableford, #1 and #10 tee times 12pm-1pm, sign up in the Proshop.

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Like father like son By Rumer-Grace Archer

itch Clark is on the rise in rugby league after following in his dad’s footsteps, signing for the Bradford Bulls in Yorkshire this year. The last time we spoke to the former Botany Downs Secondary College student in 2012, his league career was just taking off after signing to play for the Penrith Panthers in Sydney. When an opportunity came up to play for the Bradford Bulls, a team his father has played for, Clark says he leapt at the opportunity. Having played last season for Doncaster, the 22 year-old has already noticed how different the style is in the UK, but is taking on the challenge with enthusiasm. “The way they play is quite different, they are very big and lift weights and so it was quite physical and hard condition wise training in the cold and snow,” he says. Despite the snow and occasional frozen field, Clark left a lasting impression and was named Doncaster’s forward of the year for 2015. What Clark enjoys the most about playing league, he admits, is not the physical side but the opportunity to build friendships. “It’s hard to explain. “Over in the UK, especially

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Kiwis playing over there, they all link up together and you get good mates out of it,” he says. Rugby League has always been a part of the family with his dad Trevor Clark having played professionally in the UK, including the Bradford Bulls, for 12 years. After starting young with the Howick Hornets Clark has followed his dad’s path closely confessing he is “probably my biggest role-model.” Playing for the Penrith Panthers in the 2013 Under 20s grand final against the Junior Warriors has been a highlight

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s one of the doubting Thomas’, I am delighted Dan Carter bowed out of international rugby with a World Cup winning performance and man of the match honours in their 34-17 triumph against Australia. That the International Rugby Player of the Year award should follow for a man who has amassed a world record 1598 points in 112 tests seems apt for a man who notched 99 wins when wearing the silver fern. In truth, apart from a great 41-13 Eden Park victory against the Wallabies, the injury plagued first-five was only a shadow of his former self. But once he hit the World Cup play-offs, he was sublime in playing a leading role in the defeats of France, South Africa and the Wallabies. In becoming the first team to win back-to-back world crowns and the first nation to win the Webb Ellis Trophy three times, these All Blacks deserve to be rated the best ever.

All made magnificent contributions. But firstly this was a TEAM performance under the guiding hand of chief coach Steve Hansen and cohorts Wayne Smith, Ian Foster, Mick Byrne and Mick Cron. Hansen’s loyalty to ageing veterans Richie McCaw (34), Carter (33), Ma’a Nonu (33), Conrad Smith (33), Jerome Kaino (32), Keven Mealamu (36) and Tony Woodcock (34) was repaid in full in what for all, with the possible exception of the captain, was their last campaign in the All Black jersey. With McCaw leading the forward charge with a herculean effort, Kaino making bonecrunching tackles and Kieran Read superb at the lineouts, the All Blacks loosies overcame the challenge of highly rated Wallabies Michael Hooper, Scott Fardy and David Pocock. Hard working locks Sam Whitelock and Brodie Rettallick and front rowers Dan Coles, Owen Franks, Joe Moody,

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Keven Mealamu and Charlie Faumuina reserved their best for the playoffs. With halfback Aaron Smith providing a fast and accurate service, Carter was the master tactician, ensuing his team won the territorial battle with astute kicks, tackling superbly and feeding the rampant Nonu with well-timed passes. Conrad Smith, as always, was a smart, unselfish centre and fullback Ben Smith and wings Julian Savea and Milner-Skudder were lethal attackers.

Coming off the bench, brilliant offloader Sonny Bill Williams, speedy Beauden Barrett and Tawera Kerr-Barlow emphasised the team’s incredible depth. Williams’ generous gifting of his winner’s medal to a boy who had been harshly tackled on the field by an over-zealous security guard was a nice touch, especially when he didn’t know the tournament officials would give him another. At 30, Williams would seem the obvious replacement for the mighty France-bound Nonu if he is available after his Rio Olympic

Sevens quest. If not, then it could be an interesting battle between Ryan Crotty, Richard Buckman, George Moala and the gifted Canterbury newcomer, Rob Thompson, who has signed for the Highlanders. Malakai Fekitoa looks to be the likely replacement for Conrad Smith at centre. With Barrett, Aaron Cruden and Lima Sopoaga eager to fill Carter’s berth, the country isn’t short of talented first-fives. With coach Hansen stating he’s likely to retire after the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour, it will be interesting to see whether McCaw does likewise. If not, Sam Cane, Matt Todd and Ardie Savea will be eager to fill the breach. ■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author.

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