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P for Botany Jami-Lee Ross has spoken out in defence of his involvement in the 2016 local government elections, saying he would “absolutely” do it again.

A $100,000 Botany by-election was forced when former Howick Local Board member Lucy Schwaner, who is married to Ross, walked out of the inauguration ceremony after losing her bid for chairperson to David Collings by 5

votes to 4. Two of the board’s members stood at the ceremony and declared they had been bullied and approached to vote for Schwaner.

Shortly after Schwaner’s dramatic exit, her resignation letter was sent to media, citing no confidence in Collings as leader.

At the Meet the Candidates evening at East City Wesleyan Church on Monday evening, a pointed question was directed to Ross.

“Reflecting on the difficulties of your involvement in recent local

government electioneering, do you think it was wise for a member of parliament to be so involved in local government election matters? Any regrets and learnings?” the question said.

Ross was off his seat and half way to the lectern before the question was even finished.

“I supported my wife and the team during the local body elections and I don’t resile from the fact I supported my wife – I think a good husband would support their wife.

“I got involved with helping my wife and a group on the local board because back in 2013, that local board wasn’t functioning well and we got together a group to try and change the local board - that was successful and in 2016 I supported them again.”

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and found that I had to pay $200 and get two people to endorse me.”

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“In fact I had a huge debt after I had graduated from university in law and arts.

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The young entrepreneur took on the challenge of enrolling as a candidate for the 2017 General Elections which follows her much-publicised Mayoral run..

Chlöe’s entry in the political arena was instantly hailed as the arrival of the youngest candidate, and that’s where the story ended.

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Talking about the electorate, Ms Kaur says that Hunua is experiencing ‘growth pains’ as parts of it change from a semirural electorate to urban suburb.

“The nature and geographical spread of the electorate means the issues differ across the region. Eastern suburbs like Beachands and Maraetai could do with a post primary school as students are bussed into Howick.

“There are no facilities for aged care, and youth lack a place to meet, hang out, make music and art.”

There is plenty to be done, she says.

“The older folk have had to move from Hunua where they’ve lived all their lives and raised children, due to no options for residential care in the area. Developers have simply not planned for the need of seniors.

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“Further, I will advocate for improved health, housing, transportation and employment opportunities for my electorate.

“I will lobby to divert funds allocated for improving road safety towards Hunua. Labour has plans to invest in more electric trains. I will press the government hard to implement these plans which will ease pressure on the roads and make commuting to work a much less stressful experience, not to mention reducing carbon emissions.”

Simeon Brown, the National Party candidate for Pakuranga, has welcomed last week’s National Party transport policy summary that details National’s plan for a growing New Zealand.

“National is committed to building and maintaining an efficient transport network across the country, to ensure we have the infrastructure required to support our strong economy,” says Mr Brown.

“As the candidate for Pakuranga, I’m particularly pleased to see continued emphasis on projects like AMETI and the associated Reeves Road flyover. When completed, these improvements to our local road infrastructure will play a large role in reducing traffic congestion around the electorate.”

Today’s policy summary reaffirms a previous announcement by National to accelerate both the construction of the Reeves Road flyover, and the completion of the AMETI Eastern Busway.

“Other key parts of National’s transport policy are to bring forward planned work on projects like the East-West Link, the widening of State Highway 20B to improve eastern access to the airport, and to add Airport-Manukau bus priority lanes on State Highway 20,” says Mr Brown.

“These projects and others will not only improve traffic flow in Pakuranga, but across Auckland, improvements that are desperately needed sooner as we move more people and freight on our roads.”

“If elected, I’ll continue to push for more transport solutions that will ease traffic congestion and provide effective options for commuters in the Eastern suburbs.”

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Labour candidate for Hunua Baljit Kaur was pleasantly surprised when she discovered that Mike Moore, former Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand and Director-General of the World Trade Organisation as well as former ambassador to the United States invited her to his home in Maraetai and gifted her a book titled The 9th Floor.

Authored by journalists Guyon Espiner and Tim Watkin, the book presents indepth interviews with five former Prime Ministers of New Zealand—Geoffrey Palmer, Mike Moore, Jim Bolger, Jenny Shipley and Helen Clark— reflecting on the time spent at the 9th floor of the Beehive.

Elected at a time when the country was heading to bankruptcy, Mr Moore spoke to Ms Kaur about the New Zealand political landscape and sug-

gested she read the book that gives a deep insight into the prime ministerial decisions that shaped New Zealand.

“I was touched that he presented me with a Challenge Coin of the time he was with the World Trade Organisation.

It was a huge honour for me,” says the Indian-born Labour candidate for Hunua.

Ms Kaur says that attending election debates, public events, campaign meetings, door-knocking, having media interviews and working on fundraising events—along with a full time job with Southern Cross—is a huge learning curve.

And with a well-grounded leader like Jacinda Ardern supporting her, she feels empowered.

“At our Labour Party fundraiser, Jacinda asked me if she could do the auctioning and she was so good at it.

“A bottle of whisky signed by her, got us $1000,” she says.

Last week Ms Kaur accompanied Ms Ardern to a building site where she announced the Prime Minister’s Vocational

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The first EasyVote packs started arriving in voters’ letter boxes on Monday, with 3.16 million to be delivered over the week.

EasyVote packs are being sent to all voters who were enrolled before August 23 and include a personalised EasyVote card which makes voting quicker.

There are 485 advance voting places around the country, up from 295 in 2014. Opening hours vary between voting places to

suit local needs.

“There has been a big increase in advance voting over the past two elections, so this election, we are providing even more voting places in convenient locations where people can cast an early vote,” says Alicia Wright, chief electoral officer.

“People will also be able to enrol, check or update their enrolment details at any advance voting place – so they’ll be able to enrol and vote at the same time.

“Advance voting places are located where people live, work, study and shop, including universities and shopping malls, and many of them are open after

Kang cleared of bribery The Electoral Commission has cleared Maori Party candidate Wetex Kang of a bribery allegation.

Maori party president Tukoroirangi Morgan accused the New Zealand Herald “beefed up” on its front page last week. “Today’s <Tuesday’s>decision by the commission confirms what I said last week – that Wetex is the victim of a smear campaign led by a troublemaker angry that he didn’t want her as his campaign manager. And

a reporter at the Herald who let himself be fooled and manipulated by her,” said Mr Morgan. Mr Kang, who is contesting the Botany electorate, said the smear campaign was “down-right nasty and vicious”. “My family has been affected in ways I cannot describe. My business has been affected because of the nature of the allegation.

And this attack could have ended my campaign,” said Mr Kang. “I’ve been disadvantaged once as an Asian and twice as a

hours and at weekends.”

A full list of advance voting places is available at www. elections.org.nz/events/2017general-election/informationvoters-who-when-and-where.

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Voting from overseas began on Wednesday September 6.

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Maori Party candidate.”

The commission is satisfied that he had not given any money directly or indirectly to induce an elector to vote for him and therefore had not committed the offence of bribery under section 216 of the Electoral Act. “You have advised that you were not responsible for providing any of the nine envelopes in the WeChat group. The person administering your WeChat campaign page posted five envelopes. Three other independent supporters posted a further four.” The total value of the nine evelopes was $38.25.

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Better infrastructure Growing pains for Hunua for Hunua - Bayly N

ational MP Andrew Bayly says ensuring the Hunua electorate gets its fair share of infrastructure and resources is top of his priorities list.

Bayly, who has been the MP for Hunua since 2014, is particularly determined to push for improvements in high-growth areas such as Beachlands, Maraetai and Clevedon.

While Bayly is pleased with the improvements already seen in the electorate since he was elected, including plans for a new 4-lane expressway between Pukekohe and Drury underway and funding for a new electrified railway between Pukekohe and Papakura, he says there is so much more he wants to do.

He says often people underestimate how much communities along the Pohutakawa Coast are set to grow and the significant demand for good public transport, schools and watercare upgrades there is.

“Auckland council has priorities across the whole of Auckland City and it’s my job to be

out there advocating get there,” he says. more strongly for priBayly says one of oritisation of areas like his biggest priorities if Beachlands and Clevre-elected is to get the edon.”

Ministry of Education However, Bayly is to buy land to futureconfident in his abilproof the building of ity to advocate for the a secondary school in community and his Beachlands. approach is simple.

“I’m in an ongoing “Show instead of discussion with the Andrew Bayly tell.”

Ministry of Education, Just two months ago, Bayly because if they don’t buy one of invited Auckland Transport rep- three sections available now, they resentatives out to Beachlands will lose the chance to buy a suitand Whitford to discuss neces- able site out here.” sary road safety improvements.

The father of three says the “I made them drive the gorge greatest asset as the Hunua MP so so they could see what it’s like. I far has been the connections he want the people making the deci- has formed with the members of sions to witness it, experience his electorate. what it’s like to travel on a road “I have door knocked around like that,” he says.

5000 houses this time round, He says there is no more power- and I plan to knock on thousands ful argument than letting people more before the 23rd.” experience the issues for themWhen asked why he thinks selves. door knocking is so important he “You can show people a map responds, “I don’t want anybody and talk about numbers all you in my electorate to say that they want, but until you’ve taken haven’t seen me or had a chance them out, driven them round so to share their concerns. that they can actually see where “I don’t want anyone to be able the problems are, you won’t get to say that I’m not working hard anywhere as fast as you need to for them.”

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that the local electorate, being Hunua, may not be unning as an Inderepresented in that vote.” pendent candidate for Cummings describes Hunua, it’s not immeHunua’s biggest issues as diately obvious where “growing pains”.

Ian Cummings sits on the He says Hunua is becompolitical scale. ing a very desirable place “Definitely not left...I’m to live and raise a fama conservative as far as ily which means relentsocial issues go. As far as less population growth is fiscal issues go, I’m right... Ian Cummings on the way. “Obviously so I’m not left,” he says. transport issues are major. I’d lobby Right, not left. Got it? Right. the heck out of NZTA (NZ Transport From a socialist background, the Agency) etc to get improvements – son of a fierce unionist, Cummings there are improvements afoot but it’s says he was first aligned to Labour too little and probably too late.” before moving towards National in He’s aware of the need to fix roadhis university years after getting “a ing capacity through use of public taste of how ugly that unionism is transport. “I live in Pukekohe and when I worked at Marsden Point a I drive down what’s considered to few years ago”. be the most dangerous road in New He says he decided to run on an Zealand, State Highway 22. It’s unacIndependent ticket in an effort to ceptable, really.” bring back more representation to As far as the bigger issues go, he’s the House of Representatives which firm on his conservative standpoints. he feels has lost some of that repre“I’m very hot on euthanasia in that sentation. He believes as an Inde- I’m opposed to it and this issue has pendent, he offers an alternative to come up a lot. voters.

“My position is very clear – I don’t “What I mean is if in you’re in a support it. There are only two leadparty, you pretty much have to vote ers that agree it shouldn’t be changed as per that party position and that – National and NZ First – and I’m of actually means on some occasions that camp as well.”

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General Elections 2017 – Election Day: Saturday, September 23

Botany candidates answer some hard questions

By FARIDA MASTER and KELLY TEED

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The event organised, by Rev Dr Richard Waugh and Lloyd Wong at the East City Wesleyan Church in Burswood, started on a beautiful note with Bucklands Beach

Primary student Cail Bowlin singing the national anthem.

There was no heckling, heated arguments or candidates biting off each other’s heads – was the unanimous feedback from spectators who had gathered on a chilly evening to meet the Botany candidates for the General Election.

Which says a lot about sitting National MP Jami–Lee Ross, Labour candidate Tofik Mame-

dov, Green Party candidate Julie Zhu and NZ First candidate Jenny Marcroft (not contesting from the Botany area but from the Tamaki electorate).

However missing on stage was the newly-appointed leader of United Front and Botany candidate Damian Light and Maori Party candidate for Botany Wetex Kang. Both have been in the spotlight of late.

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With a tight time frame, each candidate was given three minutes to outline party policies on housing, transport and immigration.

Mr Mamedov missed out on some time as he started by requesting the audience to observe silence in memory of the people who lost their lives in 9/11 terror attacks. He spoke about his personal journey as he arrived in Auckland from a shower of bullets between Azerbaijan forces and the Russians.

Ms Zhu impressed people with her fluency in Te Reo Maori as she welcomed the audience and thanked the organisers.

MP for six-and-a-half years, Mr Ross spoke about the blend of multiculturalism and how Botany remains a family-friendly area with good schools and people who care about their footpaths.

Ms Marcroft said she had been a broadcaster sitting on the fence and has now decided to use her voice in a different way and step out from the comfort of the studio and onto the frontline.

Policies outlined, it was question time on subjects including the teacher shortage, superannuation, the employers’ contribution to KiwiSaver ceasing once staff turn 65, law and order, mental health and suicide. However one took Mr Ross by surprise, referring to the controversial walk-out of his wife and former Howick Local Board member Lucy Schwaner moments after being sworn in last November.

“Reflecting on the difficulties of your involvement in recent local government electioneering, do you think it was wise for a Member of Parliament to be so involved in local government election matters? Any regrets?”

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Ms Zhu shared about her father passing away earlier in the year. “He was brain dead and I know what it is to relieve the suffering of the individual as well as family,” she said.

Going to Azerbaijan to meet his grandmother whom he was closest to just before she died, Mr Mamedov said: “I can understand why people may want to use euthanasia because of the suffering. But I’m against it. In my personal experience, I saw my grandmother in her last nine days and I cherished every minute of it. I wouldn’t take that away from her or myself.”

Mr Ross spoke about a conscience vote. “People should have the freedom of choice and with rules in place.

There should be no pressure,” he said.

“We should go for a binding referendum,” said Ms Marcroft.

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■ Ms Zhu: switched on, fiery politician in the making ■ The event: great way to see and hear Botany candidates in person

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Concern over new park contract

By Therese Henkin

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he grass may not be greener, but it certainly will be longer in the Howick Botany ward parks and reserves.

Grass will be allowed to grow up to a maximum of 200mm tall, almost as high as a litre milk bottle, before it needs to be cut, and trees could go without pruning for as long as five years.

These are just two of the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measures in Auckland Council’s latest parks maintenance contract for the Howick Botany ward. The KPIs were released to East Tamaki Heights resident Mark Hanson, who says he was keen to find out if the council would hold the new contractor to account financially for failure to meet the KPI requirements.

The Botany local says it was “just a simple inquiry” that was treated as a Local Government Official Information Act (LGOIMA) request by Auckland Council. The response said the grass on a neighbourhood park “should be no shorter than 50mm and no higher than 200mm” and the tree trimming allows for “a cyclic tree pruning rotation of five years for street trees.”

“That’s almost as tall as a litre bottle of milk and it’s too long. I think the council has been a bit of a soft touch on this on this maxi-

Mark Hanson says grass in Howick Botany ward parks will be allowed to grow as tall as a litre bottle of milk.

mum measure,” Hanson says.

The new contracts were given to Australian company Ventia and came into effect in July.

“Its early days, so yes let’s give them some time, but I don’t hold out much hope. All these contractors want to do is the bare minimum – and it’s our money, we’re paying for it.”

Simon Randall, the council’s Acting Head Of Operational Management And Maintenance says he is confident that Aucklander’s can expect to see expect better maintenance of their local parks under the new contracts.

“Our maintenance contracts, including for parks, are outcomes

based now – this means they carry out the work as and when it’s needed rather than on a preset schedule,” he says.

The LGOIMA response said “The contracts have performance management mechanisms for failure to meet contract KPIs and a dedicated team that will monitor the outcomes and deliverables.

“Council retains the right to withhold up to 10 per cent of a monthly invoice for continuing, non-mitigated performance breaches.”

Mr Hanson said while ‘continuing non-mitigated breaches’ was fairly open, the council response is encouraging.

Howick local board member John Spiller says he has seen a significant deterioration in park maintenance in recent years and is looking forward to improved outcomes with the new providers. “My view on mowing frequencies of parks and reserves is that this should be carried out to provide maximum enjoyment and access to these special places with an emphasis on frequency over the warmer months,” he says.

“It seems a wasteful practice to mow at set frequencies throughout the year when people are not using the parks nearly as much over late autumn, winter and early spring.”

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Treatment ‘best thing I ever did’

By Kelly Teed

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Faye Braddock was desperate to improve her quality of life.

she spent 32 days – 29 of which were gruelling treatment days – before arriving home on June 25.

The standard time frame to know whether or not the treatment has worked is generally three years – but for Faye, the change was near

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“They call it the HSCT rollercoaster – you come up and down and it could be three years before you reach your full capacity, but crikey it was instant for me,” she said.

“We went out for a walk around Cornwall Park and took the kids to the playground and to the observatory. We parked further out and walked, had a little run, played with scooters – there’s just no way I could have done that before.

“There’s no way I could have spent a day at the park with the children and go out and have fun together like we did that day. It’s just incredible.”

She says she enjoyed the long flight home because “this is where it all ends, but this is where it all starts as well.”

Previously, Faye had said she was inspired by the story of Australian woman and previous MS sufferer, Kristi Cruise. Before the AHSCT treatment, she’d been confined to a wheelchair. Three years after receiving the treatment, she ran a marathon.

“I’d love to be able to do something like that,” she says now. “I don’t know how to train but I’d love to learn how to train just because I could.

“I’ve never felt better in my life.”

There were nasty, vicious attacks, says MP ➤➤From page 1 “My wife made a decision to resign from the Howick Local Board last year. She felt the board was dysfunctional and she felt, as a group of them did, that they would try and change the leadership of that board from within. She was not successful.

“She knew that the dynamic on the board, where there were nasty, vicious attacks and there were personalities there that would make her life hell, so in the interest of herself and her own mental health and our family, she had to walk away and I think walking away from

something and standing up and saying ‘this isn’t working for me, this isn’t working for the situation, walking away was the right and honourable thing to do’.

“Yes it cost money. Democracy does cost money. That Howick Local Board needs a lot of work to change it and work it out but

my wife made a decision she felt was in the best interest of the community to walk away from what was a particularly nasty situation on that board.

“I hope the public look at that board more at the next local body election. Would I support my wife again? Absolutely.”

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aye Braddock is a very different woman to the one she was two months ago.

When the Times last spoke to her in late March, she was battling extreme fatigue and struggling with her cognitive function and mobility.

She struggled finding the right word in sentences, couldn’t walk far and was far from operating at full capacity.

Desperate to recover and improve her quality of life for her young family, she was busy fundraising for the only known treatment to stop Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in its tracks – Autologous Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation (AHSCT).

MS is a long-lasting autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord and central nervous system. It causes the immune system to attack the myelin which wraps around nerve fibres to protect them. Without this outer shell, nerves become damaged which in turn prevents the brain from sending signals through the body correctly. The longer MS is left without treatment, the more damage that is caused.

AHSCT is still seen by some medical professionals as an experimental treatment. It is a type of transplantation that uses the person’s own stem cells which are collected, stored in sub-zero temperatures and then replanted at a later date after a high dose of chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy.

The immune system then begins to rebuild itself, theoretically with no memory of the MS disease.

Faye travelled to Moscow where

“The scary thing about MS is you just don’t know what lies ahead.

I didn’t want anything else to lie ahead, I just wanted it to get no worse. But the fact I’ve just had this massive U-turn and things are just incredibly functional, way better than even before. “I haven’t felt this good since before I had children.”

It wasn’t until feeling better that Faye realised just how sick she had been before.

“Now I’m back at work I’m realising what a poor job I was doing before I went away. Now I’m doing the same thing and I’m thinking ‘crikey’. Before it would take me a whole day to do something and I don’t even know if I was doing it properly “It’s just having that comparison – it’s only going to a place when you went to before and you think ‘wow I couldn’t do that, but now I can’”.

In the first Times story, Faye spoke of her two young children and how they needed her to be fully functioning as a parent. Now, she’s able to chase them around the park.

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■ Empower Mana Whenua to propose the scope and extent of their involvement.

This gives priority to Mana Whenua and is not democratic.

Also are they not beating the gun by describing Mana Whenua as co-governors. when co-governance has not taken place and the majority of our councillors are still democratically elected and this is the way it should be.

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I know how hard it is to have a pet wander off and I hope this never happens to the one that I lost. It is unkind and illegal to do that to humans; but what serious offence could the cat commit for this person (or people) to perceive them as so deserving?

Cats can be hard to love if they aren’t particularly sociable or friendly. I know from owning one like that but that doesn’t make it ok to torture and kill them.

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In its so-called wisdom, the Auckland Council has decided to revise the way inorganic waste is collected.

In future, ratepayers will have to book a pick-up from their properties with the council. Many will decide not to, and others will dump for all New Zealander. But the party-line truncates personal vision.

It then becomes sufficient for them to draw the generous salary/perks package and to respond glibly to public pressures either from the liberal left or from the conservative right.

Vision, truth, patience, wisdom, goodwill and righteousness are all hallmarks associated with good leaders.

The opposite is true too. Deception, corruption, greed, nepotism and dirty politics we associate with corrupt leaders.

Have a look at Hillary Clinton in Washington DC to see how deep that entanglement works.

Visionaries are rare but, having said that, they are present here in NZ in all walks of life and they are doing a remarkable, unheralded, life-affirming work. Their efforts amongst us are acknowledged.

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Misleading advertising?

The electronic and print media are inundated with various advertisements offering free hearing checks.

Wide publicity is afforded enticing unsuspecting persons affected by various forms of hearing loss. Attracted by the advertisements my wife and myself, senior citizens, visited two institutions attempting to obtain some relief for our hearing deficiency and obtain some professional advice.

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The checks were superficial and the endeavours of the audiologists were essentially directed to the marketing of the hearing aids.

The availability, easy terms of purchase and affordability, my wife and myself (found) was naturally disappointing.

While in a state of despondency, a close family friend advised us to visit Hearing Therapy – Life Unlimited, commending this institution for highly professionalised services.

Two months ago we visited this institution and were so please by the exemplary and admirable manner (in which) we were advised.

The checks were comprehensive and the exact problems ascertained. The audiologist who conducted the checks displayed a rare sense of professionalism and dedication to duty. She allayed our fears and apprehensions and was extremely friendly.

It is a commendable institution.

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Several weeks ago the empty bins along part of Chapel Road were placed on their sides so that they weren’t blown away by blustery winds and even positioned in such a way that the lids had a better chance of staying shut. I’m told that the Red Tops have been treated similarly. Well done!

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St Kents win nationals T

he Saint Kentigern girls football team has won the nationals for the first time beating Mt Albert Grammar (MAGS) 6-5 on penalties after drawing 4-all at the end of extra time at the weekend.

MAGS lead 2-0 at half-time but St Kents evened the tally at full-time. St Kents beat Rangiora in the semi-final and Westlake in the quarter-final.

Meanwhile the college’s netball team has won the Upper North Island Championships beating MAGS in the final 39-38.

They now move on to the National championships in October in Rotorua.

St Kents’ sport manager Lynne Scutt said Tori Kolose, Ashleigh Garner and Tayla Earle were named in the tournament team while Earle was named mid-courter of the tournament and also player of the tournament .

And St Kents’ badminton boys were second in the NZSS badminton champs.

News bites Grants for locals The New Zealand Community Trust has awarded a number of grants Auckland-wide, including to numerous local groups. Pakuranga College received $30,000 towards bleacher seating, Totara Park Riding for the Disabled received $3000 towards the salary of a group coach, Auckland Ice Figure Skating Club $4615.20 for ice hire from Paradice Botany, Bucklands Beach Yacht Club $10,000 towards the purchase of outboard engines, Howick & Districts Historical Society $10,000 for maintenance work at the Howick Historical Village. Among the many Auckland gaming venues that contributed to these grants was Barrel Inn in Cook Street, Howick.

The St Kents girls football team are national champs after a nail-biting final.

“It’s the first time in many years Saint Kentigern have entered a boys team into the nationals champs,” said Scutt.

Seeded 4th going into the tournament, the boys won their first four games convincingly, then drew with top seeds Westlake, beat the second

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seeds Auckland Grammar and in the last of seven games had to win two games against third seed Hamilton Boys to secure second place.

“It’s a great result for the boys who played their hearts out and played every match as they were the only team who didn’t go with a reserve.”

Fox back in top 100 Beachlands’ pro golfer Ryan Fox (pictured) clocked his fifth top-10 finish of the European Tour after a well-earned ninth in Switzerland at the weekend.

The placing shifts him back into the world’s top 100 – he’s is now on 100.

Fox finished with a two-under 68 to finish level with seven others on eight-under at the Crans-sur-Sierre golf club in Lens, Switzerland.

England’s Matthew Fitzpatrick won the 2017 Omega European Masters on Sunday, as Australian Scott Hend suffered his second

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Meanwhile Fox, son of All Black selector Grant Fox, enjoyed watching the All Blacks’ game at Yarrow Stadium on Saturday night in which it beat Argentina six tries to one 39-22.

“It was a good game.

The Argies played well and put us under a lot of pressure and it was good to see us respond again by scoring some good tries.”

consecutive play-off loss.

Fitzpatrick hit a closing six-under 64 to end on 14 under.

Fox is 22nd in the European Tour’s points and has won close to 1 million Euros ($1.65m).

Fox told the Times: “(I’m) happy with the week, especially after having a bit of time off. I expected a bit of rust but played some nice golf. The course was fun to play and Crans-Montana was a spectacular place to stay.

His next tournament is the KLM Open in Holland starting today (Thursday).

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Uni on lookout for participants aged 65+ Researchers at the University of Auckland invite people living in Howick and Pakuranga, aged 65+, to participate in the SAYGo exercise programme.

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What’s On Gentle exercise class

Need to keep moving but find it a challenge? This exercise class is mostly done in a chair but works the whole body. We incorporate breathing, range of movement, stretch and strengthening exercise for the limbs and spine. Core strength and posture also included. New members very welcome.

Mondays at 11am. $8. Picton Centre, 120 Picton Street, Howick.

Phone Kathy 021-1268197.

Embroiders meetings

East Auckland Embroiderers’ Guild meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10am and the 4th Tuesday at 7pm, St Columba Church, Botany. Visitors and new members welcome.

Contact Julie 274-5432.

Geronimo Stilton Day

Join us for an amazing Geronimo Stilton adventure at Pakuranga Library on Saturday September 23, 1.30pm. The great cheese trophy has been stolen and we need your help to discover the clues and find the thief. Are you up for the challenge? For more information email Pakuranga.library@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or call 576-5269.

Pakuranga choral society

Have you ever wanted to join a choir but never got round to it?

Well, this is your chance. We are having an open night for you to see if you like us! We are a nonauditioned community choir. An ability to sing in tune, and some knowledge of reading music a

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help but not essential. We meet at Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Rd on a Monday evening at 7.30pm. We would love you to join us for our open night on Monday September 18.

Phone Ron 535-9241.

Photography exhibit

Travel club

The East Auckland Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on Wednesday September 20 at 7.30pm at Highland Park Community Centre, 47 Aviemore Drive. Phone Jennifer on 5766776, or Wynne on 534-7265.

Uxbridge Travel Club is presenting “Macau, the Las Vegas of the Orient”, narrated by Dr Victor Sun, Friday, September 15, 7.30pm at Te Whare Ora, Garden of Memories Hall, Uxbridge Centre, Uxbridge Rd, Howick.

Visitors welcome. Admission $6.

Queries phone Win 534-5836.

Garage sale

Hope Shop, Saturday September 16, 8am-11am, 219 Burswood Dr, Burswood. Clothing, houseware, kitchenware, books, CD, DVD, cake/produce stall, jewellery, accessories. Come get a bargain.

‘The Soviet Story’

Part of the ‘Polish Films on Sunday’ programme. Tells the story of an Allied power whose crimes were made taboo. Sunday September 17, R18. 2-4 pm, entry by donation. Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

Friendship group

Seniors Friendship Club meets at Bucklands Beach Bowling Club in Devon Rd on the first and third Friday of the month, 12.45-3pm.

For entertainment, music trips and bingo, tea and biscuits. Come and make friends. $4. Phone Ann 533-9991 or Judy 534-9357.

Warsaw Uprising Photographic Exhibition, on until October 1.

View during museum opening hours. Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

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The Ladies Probus Club of Howick Central will meet at 10am on Friday, September 22 at Nixon Hall, Sale Street, Howick. Men of Music will entertain members at this meeting. We are keen to increase our membership so any ladies wishing to join a group of like-minded ladies, please do come and meet this very friendly group. There are mini groups who knit, go to the movies, coffee groups, a walking group and a well-stocked library. Day trips are organised on a regular basis.

Phone Heather 274-4747.

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Monday October 2–Friday October 13 – 10 days of art, craft and drama activities around the theme of pet mania. The cost is $25 per child per day. The programme runs from 9am till 3pm but children can be dropped off any time from 8am at no extra cost. Please phone 537-4943 or email hcyt@xtra.co.nz to book.

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Hospitality, tourism serve up more jobs The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing industries on jobs site Seek, driven by strong growth in tourism numbers from both domestic and foreign visitors.

Nationally over the past three months [May to July 2017], job ads on Seek for the Hospitality & Tourism industry grew 9 per cent when compared to the same period last year.

Janet Faulding, general manager for Seek New Zealand, said hospitality and tourism is currently the 11th largest advertising industry on Seek [May to July 2017].

“Helping fuel job ad growth on Seek across the hospitality and tourism industry is the increasing demand for professionals to service the rising number of tourists visiting New Zealand and an increase of Kiwis travelling domestically,” said Faulding.

“The latest International Travel and Migration report, conducted

by Stats NZ, found the number of international visitors to New Zealand rose by 10 per cent y/y in June 2017 when compared to June 2016,” said Faulding.

Over the past three months, the jobs in the hospitality and tourism industry that offered the most opportunities on Seek were predominately food service roles: MOST JOB OPPORTUNITIES – % GROWTH MAY-JULY 17 V MAY-JULY 16 ■ Chefs/Cooks 7% ■ Management 9% ■ Bar & beverage staff 19%

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ension. That’s what audiences can expect at WWW.HLT.ORG.NZ Howick Little Theatre’s latest production, Dial M for Murder.

The psychological thriller, directed by Alex Gleed, focuses on Tony, an ex-professional tennis player who has recently retired and thus his income drops. In order to inherit some cash, he hatches a plan to have his wife – who he married for money – killed. A cunning plan...except it all goes horribly wrong.

Gleed says audiences can expect to be taken on a thrilling journey as they watch Tony try to cover his tracks and avoid detection.

The play is “not a very conventional murder mystery,” says Gleed. “[It] operates entirely on tension – and a lot of subtext as well.”

Unlike a traditional whodunnit, where the audience is left to figure out what has happened, Dial M for Murder attendees will be fully informed from the start, leaving the characters to muddle their way through the events.

The play has been in almost constant production around the world since being written by Frederick Knott in 1952 before being adapted into a film by Alfred Hitchock in 1954.

Gleed describes it as a “timeless classic” that” has serious longevity”.

“People who really enjoy Hitchcock films and suspense and being on the edge of their seat will really enjoy it.”

■ Dial M for Murder is on at Howick Little Theatre now until September 30. Tickets are available from iticket.co.nz

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Was the chief of police bad? (6). 17. What they do in dogs’ beauty parlours is news to me (8). 19. Hand around cold tart (4). 20. Such a colour as a pacifist would choose? (7,4).

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13. Accommodation and in it an occupant (6). 14. Have her call round for the fruit (6). 15. As a consequence, sure to be made lieutenant (6). 16. “One girl,” I put in, “is a fool” (5).

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“Advances in technology are disrupting the industry, and we’re seeing fewer job ads on Seek for certain hospitality and tourism roles,” revealed Faulding.

“From May to July this year, there was a decline in advertising on Seek for airline workers [down 24 per cent y/y] and reservation professionals [down 9 per cent y/y],” said Faulding. “All these jobs are experiencing a rise in online competition and automation.”

Over the past 12 months [July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017] the national average advertised annual salary on Seek for the hospitality and tourism industry was up 1 per cent y/y to $52,312.

The regions that offered the most hospitality and tourism job opportunities from May to July 2017 were: MOST JOB OPPORTUNITIES – LOCATION, % GROWTH MAY-JULY 17 V MAY-JULY 16 ■ Auckland 9% ■ Canterbury 1% ■ Wellington 7% ■ Otago 45%

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According to the regular poll, which is commissioned by the Institute, the number of people expecting house prices to rise in the next six months is down to 30 per cent – the lowest level since the poll started in November last year and well down on the June result of 43 per cent.

Mr Church says a definite trend is now clear.

“When we started this data series in November last year, the number of New Zealanders expecting house prices to increase in the next six months outstripped the number of people expecting prices to flatline by a huge margin.

“But our August poll, shows the number of people now expecting house prices to rise, is dwarfed by those expecting property prices to stay the same”.

Mr Church says that those who are expecting ‘no change’ in prices have jumped from 28 per cent, in November last year, to 45 per cent, in August – while those expecting property price increases have nearly halved from 56 per cent to 30 per cent.

However, Mr Church says that, while the change in poll results is

dramatic, it doesn’t reflect widespread panic about house prices falling.

“The expectation of a decrease in prices has risen from a low of 8 per cent in November – but it’s still only at 17 per cent – which suggests that people haven’t bought into the hype about a ‘correction’”.

Mr Church says that the results can partly be explained by the fact that this is an election year.

He points to recent data released by the Property Institute in partnership with data company Valocity which indicates that that there is a direct relationship between elections and a slowdown in the housing market and he says that the turnaround in sentiment illustrated in the Institute’s latest poll may be a reflection of that. “Since April, the trend has been dis-

tinct. Whether or not it’s a combination of the election, Reserve Bank constraints on the market or bank rationing of credit, this latest poll shows that Kiwis are not expecting house price inflation to continue at anything like the levels they were expecting just last year”.

He says warnings that mortgage interest rates are trending upward is probably also impacting on market perceptions.

“Clearly, many home owners are nervously eyeing their borrowing levels and monitoring interest rates, while investors may also be reassessing their position. It’s a scary time for those who are highly geared”.

Mr Church notes that fears about foreign investors having an impact on house prices are also tapering off with the poll showing that people now see other factors as increasingly important. “In every poll we’ve done we’ve asked ‘who has the biggest impact on house prices’ and foreign investors have repeatedly been singled out as the biggest factor by a good margin. But our August poll shows that developers are now right up there.”

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FULL TIME MANAGER

Looking for a full time Manager for Shamiana Restaurant, located in Pakuranga Plaza. Duties include coordinating front and back of house, delivering superior service, maximizing customer satisfaction and responding efficiently and accurately to customer complaints. Must have a minimum of 2 years work experience in this industry.

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Responsibilities include booking in and out of camp groups and prospective client management, security, ground maintenance, camp cleanliness and minor repairs. These responsibilities tying in with the supervision of contractors and offsite organisations.

The employment contract comes with a house as part of the package.

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Venluree require an experienced curtain/roman blind machinist. You will be hard working and fast.

Must be able to speak English and work full time, standard business hours.

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Pakuranga Experienced friendly receptionist required who will accept responsibility to competently manage a range of administrative tasks in our 3 dentist/ 4 hygienist practice. You will be efficient, organised, proactive and able to think on your feet. Great people skills, computer skills, initiative, a strong work ethic with an ability to learn are necessary.

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Caretaker Assistant

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Have you had enough of travelling into the city every day?

We are a well-established and busy chartered accounting practice in East Tamaki and are looking for a person who is able to work full-time to join our friendly team.

The person we seek will have had several years’ experience in a New Zealand chartered accountant’s office at an intermediate level which should include a sound knowledge of the financial reporting standards, taxation laws, and be experienced in the preparation of financial statements, Income Tax and GST returns for a variety of entities.

You should be familiar with MYOB, Xero, Banklink and Excel. The ability to set up new clients, conversion of existing software packages to Xero, and ongoing support with client products is essential. You will have strong written and oral communication skills and be able to interact with clients on a daily basis.

You will have a good work ethic, be client focused, proactive and have good time management skills. The willingness to learn new client software is essential.

If you would like to work close to home, with no parking problems, then this is a great opportunity for you to become part of our firm and utilise your abilities working with our wide range of clients.

If you are interested in the position please send your cover letter and CV by e-mail to: erina@harts.co.nz Level 1, 320 Ti Rakau Dr, East Tamaki Ph 09 272 4000

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Ormiston Senior College is a modern Senior Secondary School catering for Years 11–13. Our vision is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their very best in a global society.

We are seeking a Caretaker Assistant to support our Caretaker in maintaining our College facilities.

Experience of minor repair work, waste management and general maintenance would be beneficial. The successful applicant must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, physically fit.

A full drivers licence and police vet clearance will be required.

The position is fixed term, part time at 20 hours per week.

Applications close 22 September 2017.

Please email your CV and cover letter to The Principal’s Assistant, Lynnette Greeff at Ormiston Senior College in Flat Bush, Auckland.

Email address: lgreeff@ormiston.school.nz

We have two positions available in our Joinery Division, based in Pakuranga.

We are looking for an experienced joiner and a new person who could work towards an apprenticeship.

This will be offered to someone who shows aptitude, enthusiasm and a genuine keenness to work.

We are looking for team players, who have a passion for working with wood and a desire to learn and grow this into a rewarding career.

Applicants must have a good command of English (written and spoken) and must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please email your details to gary@pakurangajoinery.co.nz or phone Gary 0274 800 355

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There is great deal of satisfaction that comes from volunteering within your local community.

Apart from the potential to learn more skills while gaining governance experience it is a great way to meet new people who share your interests.

We are currently seeking a community-focused individual with secretarial experience to join us.

If you can spare 2 hours each month and share our focus of providing community based services and education please contact me.

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Christian LINK

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

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We are looking to employ a capable and experienced person to fill this busy and important role (40 hours per week) in the Howick Village.

As the first point of contact with our bereaved families, it will be expected of you to have and maintain a professional yet caring manner, both on the telephone and face to face. A strong aptitude for general administration tasks coupled with efficient and accurate computer skills is essential. This role has variety but requiring demands of excellent office skills and the ability to relate well to people.

To be the successful applicant you will require the following: • Excellent interpersonal skills • Literacy and numeracy • Ability to care for, help and empathise with bereaved families and their loved ones • A high standard of presentation and grooming • Ability to work as part of a team & without direct supervision • Competent computer skills Please forward your CV by 29 September 2017 to: Manager, Resthaven Funerals fd@resthavenfunerals.co.nz

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There is an opportunity for learning and advancement in this position as a Dental Assistant with us here at Sanctuary Dental and we are happy to invest time and training in the right person for this role. This is a part time role with a view to extending hours in the future.

About the role: Dedicated chairside assistance Prepare patients and facilities for dental treatment Provide Sterilisation and Infection Control solutions Assist with building patient relations Support patient care goals and educate patients in dental health issues Coordination of laboratory work About you: Interested and passionate about dental Ability to prioritise, multi task and work in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills and patient care A forward thinking and vibrant personality that will motivate those around you How to Apply: If what you have read interests you, we would love to meet you. For more information about us - Sanctuary Dental, please visit: http://www.sanctuarydental.co.nz Or email: info@sanctuarydental.co.nz

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

CONTRUCTION LTD

NZ Registered

Licensed Building Practitioners

K75008

MARKS

ACTIVE retired carpenter past master builder, wants small jobs e.g. easing sticky doors, windows, deck repairs, all carpentry jobs, Ph Bob 534-1355

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

Power you need KOBA BATTERIES

PAKURANGA AUTO ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL 24B Polaris Pl, East Tamaki - OPEN SAT 8.30-1pm Ph/Fax 274 0495 Auto Electrical & Mechanical Repairs

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

Carey

ABOUT Fencing 2000

Alternator Charge Rate, Starter Condition and Check Plus Battery Test - FREE OF CHARGE

CONTINUOUS SPOUTING IN 64 COLOURS OR COPPER No joins - No leaks - guaranteed

Ph: 533 0136 or 021 370 307

Enhancing the look and value of your home Made to measure on-site in Colorcote steel All work guaranteed WINZ approved

PROCON for all your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted.

Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

DRAINLAYING

DRAINLAYING

New Zealand Registered

• Drain unblocking • CCTV camera • Drain repairs • Surface water problems Certified Drainlayers Free quotes and advice Rick 027 256 2533 Neil 021 135 5174

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

Domestic/Commerical New builds Ground water problems Phone Allen 027 546 0553 ccsl1@xtra.co.nz

Electrician for over 20 yrs

Great rates, Gold Card discount.

Local family business.

Reliable, friendly, no job too small.

EFTPOS avail.

Call Anthony 534 0275

021 022 46711

ELECTRICAL

Specialising in stove repairs

Ph Alan 0274-516-454 a/h 576-6756 East City Stove Repairs

A1 ELECTRICIAN NZ REG’D. Powerpoints, lights, rewires. Switchboards & repairs.

Prompt service. Mark 534 4401 or 021 959 439

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

VINYL LAYING, supply, prep & install. No job too big or small Ph Brendan 021-996-898, 537-8402ah

FURNITURE REMOVAL

PACKING, MOVING & STORAGE SPECIALISTS

Local family owned business www.aucklandwideremovals.co.nz

0800 943 366

FURNITURE

A STOVE PROBLEM? NZ Reg Electrician

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

VINYL LAYER 25 yrs exp.

Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

ELECTRICAL

Drain Unblocking CCTV Camera Surface Water Problems Dig ups & Repairs Free Quotes & Advice Registered Drainlayer 021 135 5174 mcwilliams_drainage @hotmail.com

Sand/polyurethane staining/ blonding New & old floors Supply & lay cork tiles. Free Quotes Ph: 537 3371 Neil Craft 027 296 6320 Kris Craft 021 055 7522 www.craftfloorsanding.co.nz

LEES CARPETS

AA DOBBS LTD

CRAFT

FLOORSANDING

$35 p/m

We do WINZ quotes

For a free quote contact Drewe Ph: 027 539 9851 or 0800 432 724 drewe@fasciaandspouting.co.nz www.fasciaandspouting.co.nz

SHIFTERS

For anything electrical • Registered Electricians • Established over 25 years in local area • ECANZ guaranteed • Gold card discount Phone 274 6977

GARDENER, cleaner, driver. Wants any work! 278 3087 Handymangardeners. co.nz. All garden care Ph Michael 0276 162 146 HORTICULTURE Service.

National Cert in Hort. Free quote, dedicated to quality work Contact Dan 021 1223092

GLASS & GLAZING

Local & long distance by careful & courteous removalists with many years of experience REASONABLE RATES FOR AN EXCELLENT JOB BERT TARRY CARRIERS NZ LTD Ph: 274 2916

GARAGE DOORS GARAGE doors supply & repairs. Ph Amnon (021) 399616 or 268-2383a/h no extra charge Sundays

Interior/Exterior painting, Wallpaper stripping, Plasterboard fixing/stopping, Residential/Commercial High quality workmanship Ph Vincent 5339658 021-135 3388 PAINTER, Decorator Stripping Int/Exterior Small or Large jobs FREE quotes Ph 576 4341 PAINTER Int/Ext, 25 yrs exp in Eastern suburbs.

Roger Parker 576 9796 or 021951634 PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Charlie 027 245 0807 PAINTER Paperhanger.

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

All domestic & commercial requirements. Free quote, prompt service.

Regd. Master Painter. all work guaranteed

Ph Ross 521 2777 or 021-944899

HAYNES GLASS

FLOORING & SERVICES

CARPET & VINYL

or Copper

CONCRETE

Floors, drives, paths Small job enquiries welcome Castle Concrete Ph 534-5177 0274-768-924

L1C020

Family owned/operated over 30 yrs

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

CONCRETE

No job too small. Repairs, Fencing, Pool Fencing.

Free Quotes.

GARDEN Control all weeding, pruning, reg garden maintnce. Robert 0274 990 513 / 5347536

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

broken windows glazing mirrors cat doors balustrades showers splashbacks Ph 265 2941 38 Trugood Dr, Burswood www.haynesglass.co.nz

PROCON Residential Ltd Int/Ext painting. For free quote Ph Vince 021 415 436 WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang, Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111

PAVING HANDYMEN

HANDYMAN

An experienced gentleman with years of experience in additions, renovations, wallpapering & painting etc.

All other work considered also...

Flat pack specialists We will assemble for you!

Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

CD243734

Handymangardeners. co.nz All jobs Ph Michael 0276 162 146 or 576 0105

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

PEST CONTROL

BE BUG-FREE Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Rats & Mice, Wasps 20+ years experience

Jim 0800 38 38 48

LANDSCAPING FOR ALL YOUR Landscaping needs. Over 10 years experience. Call Tim on 021 885 676

Terry’s

ABOUT PAVING: Driveways, patios & paths, garden edging & repair work.

Ben 021 884 072 or 534 5041

LANDSCAPES Ph: 535 9155 thebehersings@xtra.co.nz Silver Medal DESIGN Winner CONSTRUCTION Ellerslie MAINTENANCE Flowershow

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

PLUMBERS

LAWNCARE EZYMOW free quotes, friendly, reiliable & affordable service Ph Scott 0210 2475 434 GREENMAN den TREES Free quotes. vice. Phone 021 570 409

Lawn & Gar& HEDGES. Friendly ser534 2053 or

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

If water or gas runs through it, we do it!

0800 420 900 Local Master Plumbers 24/7

arrowplumbing.nz

CD246999

CARPETLAYER Cheap carpet, supply/lay Restretching/repairs 0800 555410 www.nocowboys. co.nz/carpet

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

SN64060

MAINTENANCE & Building repairs. Small jobs, qualified Ph 576 7841 or 021 1481076

(SuperGold Card Discount)

Ph: 534 1244 Email: celsius@outlook.co.nz

CD249842

Local residents Local news & events Local community All adds up to The Times Phone 271 8055 or email: classifiedstimes.co.nz

CARPENTERS

HeatSales, Pump Services Installation and Servicing

CD255310

Lynch Design 577 1939 www.lynchdesign.co.nz

Rick 027 256 2533 Neil 021 135 5174

All fencing, decks, retaining walls, landscaping & more Competitive pricing Free Quotes

K58004

Plans for new houses & additions 30yr experience.

Prof member ADNZ - LBP

Driveways/Patios Swimming Pool surrounds Decorative coloured Concrete Exposed Pebbles and Aggregates Concrete Sealing Bobcat and Digger Post Hole Boring

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

Celsius

CD242704

CD177619

DRAFTING & DESIGN

• Retaining walls • Concrete work • Dig outs • Excavator hire Free quotes and advice

heat p

MOTORING

CD253440

ARCHITECTURE

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

OLst -$50 for an OOvLiceH 0+g 9 $ SCuH mp ser

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

CD149879

K58038

www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz

Ph: 5768812 Open 7 Days 83 Reeves Rd Pakuranga

L PEdCitIioAnal unit S Y A ID ad

CD248907

021-369 881

Microsoft Certified Professional

FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901 CD253443

533-6954

PC Laptop LCD Printer Virus Network Email Data Recovery Onsite Job NO Fix NO Fee

CD177471

CD237017

CD127274

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

D & J Computer

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

HEATING

TOP QUALITY - LOW COST Lawn mowing Garden maintenance Garden makeovers Trees Affordable Landscaping FREE QUOTES Phone:

271 1125 021 264 6080

FENCING & TRELLIS

GA101040

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

NZ registered electrical service technician

COMPUTERS

K55042

APPLIANCES

09 277 7874 viphomeservices.co.nz

130 7217 021 09 217 2217

Extensions Construction Services Weather Tight Solutions

CD228064

Repairs to: Parmco, Turboair, Fisher & Paykel, European & Italian appliances • Stoves & Rangehoods • Waste disposals • Dishwashers • Laundry

• Reclad Specialists • Alterations • Renovations • Repairs • Bathrooms • Decks • Waterproofing Competitive Prices - Free Quotes Office: 09 527 6360 Dave: 021 836 360 www.franix.co.nz

CD253271 CD253271

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

New Homes Alterations Reclads

CD251447

FRANIX

535 6950 021 0333 149

FREE QUOTES

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 15 Yrs exp.

Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES

CD217636

PRODECK

Damien Westwood Mob: 027 4854 412 Ph: 536 5112 or westwoodbuilders@xtra.co.nz www.westwoodbuilders.co.nz

HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

SUPREME ELECTRICAL

Local NZ Reg’d Electrician No job too big or too small!

No call out fee if you mention this advert.

CD237020

DESIGN & BUILD Permits arranged Selection of quality materials Guaranteed work ** LBP Ph: 535-5775 021-164-7428

LICENCED BUILDING PRACTITIONER REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS

Security Screened, Trained & Insured Operators

DECKS

138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262

Fixed Price Regular & One-Off’s Personalised Service Window & Carpet Cleaning !

Plus Lawns & Gardens

0800 245 625

Affordable consultations and planting plans.

Phone Karen 021 865 590

SS80294

½ price TV, audio Washing machine refrigerators Factory Returns tre e Cen Servic d e is uthor

CD137943

Electricians

HOMES & OFFICES

CD226123

25 years experience Stylish and affordable Bathroom renovations 2. Bathroom and Shower renovation specialist 3. Wall and Floor Tiling 4. All Aspects of Domestic Plumbing Service & Repair

TV Audio Aerials Heatpumps

CLEANING

CD254828

CD171490

INSTALLATION

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

TV AERIAL

IT PC lap tops Sony, Panasonic, LG Sanyo, Toshiba

ALTERATIONS & Additions. Ring Colin Edmonds, Registered Builder. 5345721, 0274-951-685

NZ REG, Commercial / Domestic. All Electrical Work.

Free Quotes. Call free 0800 22 3330 or 0220 635 830 SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates.

All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

CD163461

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

ALL fixing builders, renovations, repairs LBP Vincent ph 533 9658 or 021 1353388

FREEPHONE: 0800 882 623 MOBILE: 0274 928 504 EMAIL: malcolm@malricgroup.co.nz

Any event or occasion Please call me or email deliciousdining@xtra.co.nz 537 1312 or 021 180 9878

ELECTRICIAN Registered Electrical, Smartvent & Alarms. Ph Mark 027 495 4219, a/h 534 3227

0800 24 LOCK

GA117458

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

with or without ensuites from 10sq mtrs - 25 sq mtrs

Your local caterer for over 15 years

CD145261

AERIALS

ELECTRICIAN NZ registered, very reasonable rates. All electrical services.

027 296 1520

CD255565

ADDITIONS, alterations, bathrooms, decks, etc. all types of work. over 40 yrs exp. Registered Certified Builder Ph Ken 534-1214

DELICIOUS DINING

LOCKSMITHS

ELECTRICIAN Reg. hard working & reliable, value for dollars, all work undertaken. Satisfaction guar Ph 534-8889

ROOM TO SPARE! SLEEPOUTS

CATERING

GARDEN CARE

CD255199

CA Professional services, for accounting, tax returns, GST, payroll, Startups.

Xero, Mobile service and fixed price. Ph Balaji Kris 021 175 87 78: 537 5942

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

CD255764

Experienced builder to carry out all your renovation wants and needs.

High standard or workmanship guaranteed PHIL’S HOME RENOS 021 277 3998

ELECTRICAL

BUILDERS

CD252647

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

CARPET CARE

cd237763

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

www.times.co.nz

CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

TREE SERVICES

GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

ALL TREES & STUMPS, chipping etc. est. 49 yrs, free quotes Ph Terry, NZ Arbor Tech, 027 4989 080, 530 8741

TILING CATKIN

Certifying Plumber

535 1111 027 235 2517

CD197785

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

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

TILING

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

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

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

0210311899

TREE SERVICES

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

AAA TREE/Hedge services, quality job, bargain price, free quote Russ 0212299155

♦

Ph Josh 534 6147 or 021 074 8027 All about

TREES

& STUMP GRINDING

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas

COVERS For boats, outdoor blinds & furniture

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

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

HOMESTAY

LOCAL Master Plumber, Gasfitter, Drainlayer. Over 20yrs exp. competitive rates, excell customer service. Call Steve at Majestic Plumbing Ltd 021 625378 PLUMBER Certified 23+yrs exp. New or RENO work/ Hot Water Cylinders. Brad 022 671 8125.

PLUMBER

CHEMWASH

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

BUCKLANDS BEACH 1 Bed The Parade $420incl pr/wtr Sally 2 Bed f/f The Parade $480 Sally 3 Bed Gills Rd $570 Robyn/Melissa 3 Bed Morrow Ave $650 Sally HOWICK - COCKLE BAY - MELLONS BAY 1 Bed Moore St $200 Robyn/Melissa 4 Bed Bleakhouse Rd $780 Sally PAKURANGA 4 Bed Millen Ave $590 Sally DANNEMORA 3 Bed Moycullien Ave $60 0 Sally MANUREWA 3 Bed McDougall St $430 Robyn/Melissa

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

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

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Lloyd Reardon DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 Email: sam.carr@raywhite.com HOWICK - COCKLE BAY 3 Bed Abercrombie St 4 Bed Avoca Rd FLATBUSH 4 Bed Brookview Dr 4 Bed Totara Meadows

✓ Specialist waterblasting

WATERBLASTING Services, Driveways, paths, decks, FREE quote Reuben 027 323 8414

Plumbing Ltd

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

► ► ► ► ►

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

Homestay Families Wanted For International Students

Are you an outgoing, social family who enjoy meeting people from different countries and backgrounds? Have you ever thought about hosting an International Student and are you a family that can give our student/s a home away from home?

We are currently looking for local Kiwi English speaking families to host International Students from our school in 2018 for short and long term.

• Families must be within a 5 to 6km radius to the school. (Within walking distance or 1 stage bus ride).

• Students must have a separate individual bedroom with meals provided.

• Families are reimbursed at $275 per week per student from 2018 Please contact Sarah at s.scanlan@edgewater.school.nz for an application pack or phone (09) 577 0407

DANNEMORA 4 Bed

matt.balme@raywhite.com michelle.balme@raywhite.com kyla.hoult ham@raywhite.com

Thornbury Cr

$680

Matt

lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 Email: sam.carr@raywhite.com

HOWICK 3 Bed HALF MOON DAY 2 Bed 5 Bed MT WELLINGTON 2 Bed

Abercrombie St

$570

Lloyd

Clovelly Rd Palmyra Way

$540 $865

Lloyd Lloyd

Barrack Rd

$42

Lloyd

FLATBUSH OFFICE

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction Cathy Huang DDI: 538 1288 or 021 883 600 Amny Lam DDI: 538 1287 or 021 108 6663

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

PAKURANGA – HIGHLAND PARK 2 Bed Latham Ave $450 Amny 2 Bed Riverview Rd $450 Amny 3 Bed Dale Cres $500 Cathy 3 Bed Greenhill Cre $530 Cathy 3 Bed Bradbury Rd $580 Amny 3 Bed Gossamer Dr $580 Amny 3 Bed Tamaki Bay Dr $580 Amny 4 Bed Dale Cres $600 Cathy HOWICK - COCKLE BAY - MELLONS BAY - SHELLY PARK 6 Bed Pohutukawa Ave $1300 Cathy HALF MOON BAY 3 Bed Seaspray Dr $550 Cathy FLAT BUSH - GOLFLANDS 4 Bed Magnolia Pl $750 Cathy 5 Bed Clady Dr $900 Cathy MISSION HEIGHTS 4 Bed Skelligs Dr $700 Cathy DANNEMORA - BOTANY DOWNS - NORTHPARK 4 Bed Gosford Dr $670 Cathy 4 Bed Tralee Tce $700 Cathy 4 Bed Belsera Ct $720 Cathy MT WELLINGTON 2 Bed Malone Rd $470 Amny ONEHUNGA 3 Bed Victoria St $880 Cathy AUCKLAND CENTRAL - KINGSLAND 2 Bed Apart Nelson St $450 Amny 2 Bed Central Rd $590 Amny

LANDLORDS

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA 2008) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

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

WINDOWS in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing.

Exp operator. Phone Keith @ Panoramics 027 245 3444 / 530 8136

HOUSES FOR SALE OPEN HOME

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PUKEKOHE

ROOFING REPAIR SERVICE 26Yrs Exper. All work Guar. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166 CD48042

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

Lloyd Lloyd

Ray White

TO LET

ROOFING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

$600 $620

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre Lloyd Reardon DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811

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027 594 1243 537 4796

Lloyd Lloyd

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

CD255777

Gary Hanson

$570 $790

PAKURANGA OFFICE

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows

Call Nick 537 4602 or 029 7700581

BOTANY OFFICE

HOWICK OFFICE

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick - Ph 538 0680

CD255694

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

021366615 or 0508932532

ALL WINDOWS, frames, sills, I will give a free quote today. Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784

Edgewater College

H3X019

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

• House/Building Washing • Decks, Paths, Drives, Fences • Roof and Gutter Clean • Roof - Moss/Lichen Treatment We also offer: • Carpet Cleaning • Pest Control Book your Spring Spruce-up, call

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

WINDOW CLEANING

and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

Exterior Cleaning Specialists

✓ Domestic & commercial ✓ Low pressure bio-wash ✓ Professional presentation K54154

Qualified Arborist

UPHOLSTERERS

WATERBLASTING

CD140634

Reducing Thinning Shaping Full removal Chipped onsite/removed Good rates Great refs Free quotes

Ph Murray

L5F014

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

534-2595 Also Pauanui

KAK007

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

BRUCE (021) 653-425 BRUCE534-2595 (021) 653-425

PH: Ph:274-8585 274-8585

K54159

Plumbing

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

Remove stumps the easy way.

KB2051 E3C026

CD155961

Handy Andy

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES

STUMP GRINDING STUMP GRINDING Remove stumps the easy way.

CD180802

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 ♦

TREES

Forsuperior superiorrecovering recovering of For oflounge lounge& &dining diningsuites, suites, lazyboys, antiques, antiques, squabs squabs lazyboys, Hugefabric fabricselection selectionwith with Huge over 30,000 choices over 30,000 choices Workmanship guaranteed Workmanship guaranteed FREE in-home quotes with Polishing fabrics and Repairs Email and details to: FREEphotos pick-up and delivery briar@stackpoles.co.nz Polishing & Repairs to Julie or Nick TalkTalk to Briar, Julie or Nick

CD255813

All Tree Work - Fully Insured - Qualified Arborists Over 25yrs Exp. 535 9093 027 476 0246

CD229507

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

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

CD166407

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

Stackpole’s Stackpole’s Upholstery Upholstery

R

K54146

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

BRANCH MANAGER

KP87651

ADAM OXLEY

TO LET

UPHOLSTERERS

SS78394

RUBBISH REMOVALS

KB2051

PLUMBERS

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, September 14, 2017 — 21

VENDOR ON THE MOVE - URGENT SALE REQUIRED

14 VICTORIA STREET amny.lam@raywhite.com DDI: 538 1287 mob: 021 108 6663 Amny is committed to providing a high standard of service and care to fulfil both the landlords and tenants requirements. Amny has been in real estate for years and is English speaking and fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese.

Ray White Real Estate Mountfort Estate Agents Ltd (REAA2008)

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What a charmer! This stunning character bungalow has been renovated and you will fall in love with the result. Comprising of 3 double bedrooms plus study/office area, stylish bathroom and a modern kitchen. Soft colours throughout ensuring this home is a peaceful retreat to relax and unwind. Located on an easy care 562sqm section within a very short walking distance to the main township. This attractive home displays an exceptional blend of timeless charm and modern sophistication. It is a property that is likely to capture the hearts of many, but can only be sold to one, and with our owners determined to hand over the keys, you're advised to act swiftly. Call today!

AUCTION 5:00pm 27 Sep 2017 at Pukekohe Park, 222-250 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe (unless sold prior)

VIEWING Sat/Sun 12-12.30pm www.barfoot.co.nz/603334

William Tyndall 027 295 6356 / 09 238 7477 w.tyndall@barfoot.co.nz Pukekohe 09 238 7019

CD244872

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

CLASSIFIEDS

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TUITION

TO LET

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

0800 696 874

Furniture â&#x20AC;¢ Household Goods Antiques â&#x20AC;¢ Quality Used Clothing

We accept donations of: Good Used Furniture Household Goods â&#x20AC;¢ Clothing

Open 6 Days

$$$

Call Us Now!

GARAGE SALES

Pick Up Service Available

ABSOLUTELY the best relaxing sport & deep tissue massage. Clean & warm.

Your 1st choice. Ph 576 1472

HEALTH & BEAUTY

AGM

Applications close on Wednesday 18 October 2017 at 3.00pm Ballot drawn: Monday 30 October 2017.

This ballot will cover new entrant students turning five through to December 2018.

Meeting to be held 9pm @ Band Room Howick Domain Wellington Street Wed 27 September, 2017 CD255801

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

PETS

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

CAT DOORS

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

HAYNEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GLASS

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

Special Conditions Apply

Homestay Hosts Required For International Students

Howick College welcomes students from many countries around the world and is currently seeking long and short term Homestay Hosts for 2018 â&#x20AC;¢ Hosts are required to speak English at home however, some Chinese speaking hosts are also needed â&#x20AC;¢ Homes within the Howick College zone are preferred â&#x20AC;¢ Students must have their own room and be provided 3 meals a day â&#x20AC;¢ We welcome interest from vegetarian and vegan families â&#x20AC;¢ You will be supported by our dedicated Homestay Team â&#x20AC;¢ Payments from 2018 will be $270 per week per student If you are interested and able to provide a safe caring environment please contact Vanessa Pickett Phone: 09-534 4492 ext 901 or Mobile: 021 129 0062 Email: vanessa.pickett@howick.school.nz

CD255511

Phone/text Lisa 0272 760 920

OUT OF ZONE BALLOT

HOWICK BRASS INC.

K54091

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gainst a fast moving, in-your-face defence, I believe Lima Sopoaga and Ryan Crotty would form a better All Blacks combination than Beauden Barrett and Sonny Bill Williams.

While only a fool would argue against Steve Hansen’s 89 per cent success record as New Zealand coach, the Barrett/Williams combo has struggled this season against Argentina and the British and Irish Lions.

Individually, both have special gifts with Barrett’s brilliance earning him the International Player of the Year award last year, just as Dan Carter did culminating with the All Blacks 2015 World Cup triumph.

Interestingly, Carter’s World Cup success justified the loyalty shown him by selectors Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox in the face of critics who claimed he was well past his used-by date.

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Agnew’s Angle Blessed with greater speed and try-scoring habit, Barrett is a sharper attacker than Carter. But he lacks his superb tactical nous and ability to put team-mates into gaps with a perfectly timed draw and pass.

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However Hansen was adamant Barrett would remain the starting No 10 for this Saturday’s test against South Africa and bridled at suggestions Sopoaga was the more reliable goal-kicker.

In truth, with Sopoaga giving the backline better direction, Barrett looked more comfortable at fullback from where he scored a sharp try in

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Interestingly that was set up from a sweetly-timed pass from Ngani Laumape, his Hurricanes team-mate who replaced Sonny Bill Williams.

With Ben Smith on sabbatical and injured Jordie Barrett out for the season, Beauden Barrett looks the best No 15 fit in their absence.

To accommodate Williams, the selectors have shunted Ryan Crotty out to centre despite the fact his communicative skills and all round skills make him the best No 12 in the country.

Certainly he was a major success there last year when combining so successfully with international rookie Anton Lienert-Brown.

The other second-five option is the powerful Laumape, scorer of an amazing 15 tries this season for the Hurricanes. However he could be a more dangerous attacking threat at centre if the selectors wished to experiment.

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a swarming defence.

Like Barrett, 78kg Damian McKenzie is an electrifying, crackerjack attacker who can shred any defence but has a few chinks to his armour.

Against the Pumas he struggled to cope with the high punts rained on him because he stood too deep.

Sometimes his penchant for hanging around the breakdowns also leaves his team exposed to counter attacks when possession is lost.

Still he remains a brave, exciting player, although his best position still looks to be first-five.

Also exciting is dynamic Tongan blindside flanker Vaea Fifita who showed incredible pace in scoring a try that rivalled Ian Kirkpatrick’s Christchurch one against the 1971 British and Irish Lions.

Having twice beaten Argentina before the weekend’s 23-all draw with Australia, South Africa will fancy their chances against the All Blacks.

■ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author.

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housands of people will take part in the Sydney Marathon this month – but two local men are doing it with a point of difference.

Brothers-in-law, Steve Millar and Phil Moon are heading across the ditch to take part in this year’s half marathon event – but it will be no ordinary race.

On April 16 2016 – aged just 40 – Steve suffered an extremely rare medical event, leaving him paralysed on the right side of his body and with limited verbal communication although he remains fully present in understanding what is going on in conversations.

Steve’s wife, Tina recalls the events of that day like it was yesterday. “Steve was out on a job at work when he started to feel unwell. He phoned his dispatcher but what Steve was saying and what the dispatcher was hearing were two completely different things.”

Thanks to GPS tracking in Steve’s vehicle, the dispatcher was able to send an ambulance to Steve’s aid who had fallen unconscious.

He was rushed to Auckland City Hospital and into a six-hour surgery where it was revealed he had suffered an arteriovenous malformation (AVM).

An AVM occurs when a tangle of blood vessels in the brain – or on its

surface bypasses normal brain tissue and directly diverts blood from the arteries to the veins – essentially causing a bleed on the brain.

AVMs are thought to occur in less than one per cent of the general population.

Steve was put into an induced coma for 2-3 days to help reduce the swelling on his brain.

“It was scary,” recalled Tina. “He was on life support machines, his head was bandaged up, there was tubes and bits everywhere.”

As Steve slowly progressed, he was transferred from ICU to the critical care unit before being transferred to Middlemore Hospital where he spent the next seven months.

After finally arriving home on January 4 2017, brother-in-law Phil was struck by a brainwave. “[Coming home from hospital is] obviously a really big adjustment.

After a period of time you get into a routine and it’s a little bit like groundhog day, going from bed to lounge, bed to lounge,” he said.

“Steve was always pretty active – [he’d] take his mountain bike to Woodhill [forest], go fishing. He doesn’t like sitting still for long.

“I’m quite active myself… and I sort of thought ‘why does this have to be it? Why can’t we do something?’

“The original idea was to do the Auckland Marathon,” said Phil. “I asked Steve if he was keen and he lit

up like a bloody Christmas tree.”

But after discovering the Auckland Marathon didn’t allow wheel chairs, it was back to the drawing board. After some more research, they settled on Sydney.

It’s been far from an easy process – in fact the beginning was “continual dead ends,” said Phil.

But as word spread, offers of help began flooding in. Disability sports organisation ParaFed donated a retired Paralympics wheelchair that an engineer in Hamilton helped to modify to Steve’s needs.

The result is a nifty little contraption- Steve drives with his feet and controls the brakes while Phil pushes it from behind.

The pair trains frequently – both in the chair and at the gym where Steve has become something of a local celebrity.

Despite the seemingly never-ending roadblocks, Steve and Phil – and the huge support crew behind them – refuse to give up.

“The nicest thing is this whole journey and that Steve has something to look forward to. Life doesn’t have to be about sitting in a lounge and a bedroom and every time Steve gets in that chair – he’s an expert in steering it – he just lights up.

“It’s neat to have that one thing everyone can share in. Steve really enjoys it – he doesn’t seem to care if it’s raining. I say ‘no we can’t go, it’s raining’ and he says ‘well why not?’

That quip earns a cheeky smile from Steve.

Phil fights back emotion as he speaks of their goal to see Steve walk with assistance the final few metres of the course.

“Anything’s possible really.

“The thought of crossing the finish line in Sydney is pretty special – it’s just a matter of what next.”

■ Find out more about Steve’s journey at millars-path.com ■ Steve requires ongoing physical therapy to help him walk again – to donate go to givealittle.co.nz/ cause/millarsmarathon

Phil Moon and Steve Millar are training to compete in the Sydney Half Marathon this month.

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