Howick and Pakuranga Times August 17 2017

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To Russia with love Donna Agnew with partner Che Brown and baby Quinn. The last fundraiser is on this weekend to raise funds for Donna’s treatment in Europe.

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onna Agnew is a counsellor.

But she still must dig deep to rationalise just how it is she can cope with the autoimmune disease she has.

“Being a trained counsellor does not mean that I am not experiencing all the normal emotions such as grief, anxiety, and fear, but I do have a high level of awareness of my own well being, and I know what I can do to take care of myself,” she told the Times.

“Since I have been faced with this illness and feeling so unwell at the start of this year, I found myself thinking a lot about some of the young people I have worked with who have encountered huge challenges, and I have drawn on their strength and thought if they can get

through that at such a young age, then I can be brave and do this.”

Born and raised in Howick, the 37-year-old has made the tough call to head to Russia for treatment to see a doctor of haematology who specialises in HSCT (Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases.

MS 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. A counsellor at Howick College, the biggest concern for Donna right now is that she will be gone for five weeks.

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Quinn, he is just 10-months-old. I worry about how he will cope and feel when he realises his mummy is not there, the thought of that brings me to tears,” she told the Times.

“I really believe in Dr Federenko (her specialist), and that HSCT can halt Multiple Sclerosis...if I didn’t truly believe in that I would not be going through all of this.

“I have met many New Zealanders whose lives have been transformed after HSCT. I can’t understand how we can deny this treatment to New Zealanders.

“I would like to be in a position where I have some options and input into decisions that affect my health.”

Donna and a very tight network have raised tens of thousands of dollars to get her to Russia, and there is one final fundraiser this weekend.

“I think I was really unlucky to get

Multiple Sclerosis, but I know that I am incredibly lucky to be a part of a community that has rallied around me and enabled me to get to Russia and receive this stem cell transplant,” says.

“I am beyond humbled and grateful for all the amazing people who have helped me on this journey.

“I am feeling hopeful and excited about my future, I can’t wait till October when I am back home with my family, and on the path to recovery.”

Her sense of urgency for seeking treatment in Europe is that the disease is unpredictable.

“It depends where lesions form as to the disability attached, hence I am getting to Russia as soon as possible before the disease progresses.”

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After a career in education spanning more than 40 years, Byron Bentley will bid farewell to education for the final time at the end of Term 4 this year.

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t’s boring. They’re all as bad as each other. I don’t like any of them.

They won’t do anything they say.

My vote won’t count. I just can’t be bothered.

These are some of the most common excuses I hear from people who don’t vote.

Low voter turnout is a serious issue. We all know this. We also know it’s even more of an issue among the younger generation.

In the 2014 General Election, just 59.22 per cent of 18-24 year olds in the Botany electorate showed up to vote. Pakuranga was slightly more active with 64.27 per cent of enrolled voters actually voting.

The 20-25 age group was similarly apathetic with 58.45 per cent voting in Pakuranga and 56.02 per cent in Botany. That’s below the national average of 62.11 per cent.

Ah, millenials. The reason for everything bad in the world. Or so they say.

I am 24-years-old. I am what you would consider a millennial. You know – the lazy, apathetic, entitled generation who expect everything handed to them on a silver platter.

The ones who want to eat smashed avocado and drink barista coffee and

have Sky TV AND Netflix and still want to own a house. The generation who just doesn’t care.

Except, hang on a minute...I don’t know anyone my age that fits that definition.

I admit, I buy a coffee on my way to work occasionally – maybe once every two or three weeks, if that. I go out to lunch or dinner with friends maybe once every couple of months.

I have a gym membership and a Netflix subscription. Perhaps my only saving grace is that I don’t actually like avocado all that much.

Pester me all you like about saving and responsible spending of money.

In fact, please do. I’ll be the first to admit I’m terrible with sticking to a budget. But when it comes to real life issues - you can bet your bottom dollar I care. I care about people living in cars and in garages. I care about the seriously under-funded mental health services and our terrifyingly high suicide rate. I care about people being able to live properly, and although I’ve all but given up hope of owning a home in Auckland, I care about hard-working people getting priced out of the housing market too.

And my peers care too. We care about the future. We care about the

world we leave behind for our children. We work incredibly hard just to make ends meet. We leave university with thousands of dollars of debt and a piece of paper that in no way, shape or form guarantees us a stable job or income in a volatile job market.

Maybe the reason we come across as so apathetic towards politics is because we’re tired of feeling ignored. We’ve been repeatedly stereotyped and told how useless we are, that maybe we’ve given up trying to change those impressions.

But this is exactly why we can’t give up.

To my fellow millennials – the ones who are laden with debt, drowning in Auckland rent prices and maybe feeling slightly less than inspired about what’s in store for the future.

We have the power to make a change in the world. I know it’s hard not to tune out when you hear things like ‘fiscal policy’ - believe me, I struggle sometimes too!

But next time you see a campaign flyer land in your letterbox, have a flick through it before you toss it in your recycling bin. You can change the status quo. All it takes is two ticks – and those two ticks might just be enough to change the world.

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General Elections 2017 – Election Day: Saturday, September 23

‘I’m here if you need anything’

By FARIDA MASTER

he signs on the card.

He says that on the last count, he has door-knocked 11,000 homes since October 2016.

“Each day I write down the number of houses I visit. During summer I can visit around 500-600 homes,” he says. It’s about connecting with people and finding out what they really want.

“Of course I was totally sunburnt and had worn out my shoes, but it’s the trust factor and accessibility that is most important for me.

“I may not have all the answers to all the different issues but I am there to listen to people’s concerns and help in any which way I can,” says the Labour Party candidate who runs his own Local Real Estate Group business.

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abour Party candidate for Botany Tofik Mamedov knocked on 500 doors in and around the Golflands area, on the weekend.

The hard-working candidate, who arrived in New Zealand from communist Azerbaijan at the age of 16, admits that the pavementpounding is a bit exhausting but he loves every moment of it.

“Out of the 500 people I met on the weekend, only three of them shut the door in my face. That’s not a bad outcome,” he smiles.

On the rest of the days, he finds time to personally hand write 200 cards that takes him around two to three hours each day.

“I’m here if you need anything,”

Labour Party candidate Tofik Mamedov says that building on trust and being accessible are important to him.

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“This is who I am. Also, once you have the trust of people it is very important to maintain it,” he says.

Being stuck in traffic for hours, travelling from Cockle Bay to the city was the trigger that pushed him into politics in 2013.

“I thought something has to be done about it, and someone needs to take a leadership role to make it happen. I have been lobbying for transport with the Labour Party all along.

“Last week, our Party announced a bus route from Howick to the airport. But I will not rest till we get light rail. I was talking to one of the residents in Cockle Bay who suggested there should be a mini bus to transport people from Cockle Bay, Shelly Park and the neighbouring

areas to a central bus station and that, I think is a brilliant idea.”

He says that with Jacinda Ardern on board, they will start on the transport project from day one. “It won’t take 20-30 years to work on it.”

Talking about `the Jacinda effect’ he says that she has impacted young people to get involved in politics overnight.

Ms Ardern is going to be at the Te Tuhi Centre for Arts on September 2 for a meet-and-greet and will be spending time at the night market thereafter.

He says his personal slogan has always been `one team, one country, one success’.

“No matter where we are from, we are one,” he says.

I’d be doing exactly the same thing.”

As it happens, the most recent data available from Reid Research shows National is polling at 44.4 per cent with Labour at 33.1 per cent – a leap for the left after Jacinda Ardern replaced Andrew Little as Labour leader.

On being asked if he thought personality politics was an issue in New Zealand, Ross said politics in the country was becoming a lot more presidential-styled.

“Formerly, people are voting for a candidate in their local area and a party, but at the head of that party is a leader and those leaders have leader debates and the leaders are the ones speaking in the media…. so yes personality does play a part.

For the record, he says Bill Eng-

lish is “quite a likeable politician too”.

“I don’t think you could argue that either of them aren’t likeable, but is that really the test of who should be the leader of the nation? Whether you’re likeable or not?”

As he reminds me, “there’s more to politics than just being nice”.

Ross is aware that he’s just one part of the winning team in parliament.

“I’m really proud of the fact that being part of the team, the economy’s been growing, there’s been more jobs created in that economy, more New Zealanders are getting access to healthcare and access to better education.”

But he’s equally proud of the things he’s achieved at a local level.

Determined and ready to serve

National Party candidate Jami-Lee Ross says politics in NZ is a lot more ‘presidential-styled’.

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ami-Lee Ross is no stranger to politics. He’s confident, he’s determined and he knows what he wants.

He first stood for local council in 2004 at just 18-years-old and has quickly risen through the ranks to become a Senior Whip in the National Party.

Ross has been the Member of Parliament for Botany since 2011 after the resignation of National’s Pansy Wong.

You could say it’s a safe National seat – in fact, it’s only ever been a National seat since it was contested as an electorate for the first time in the 2008 General Election.

Ross won with 63.84 per cent of

the vote in 2014 General Election and 64.03 per cent in the 2011 General Election. He won the March 2011 by-election with almost double the number of votes of his nearest rival, Labour’s Michael Wood.

But he’s not taking a single one of those votes for granted.

“This area has been very kind to me and supported me for quite a number of elections now, but every election - no matter what the circumstances are – I get out there, I knock on doors, I meet people in the supermarkets and shopping centres, we deliver tens of thousands of flyers and put up hundreds of hoardings.

“That’s not going to change. It doesn’t matter if the National party is polling 20 per cent or 50 per cent,

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General Elections 2017 – Election Day: Saturday, September 23

Unfinished business

By NICK KRAUSE

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Simeon Brown’s campaign launch More than 100 people turned up in blue to see Paula Bennett launching the official start of National Party candidate Simeon Brown’s campaign for the Pakuranga Electorate on Saturday .

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arry Kirker, Labour’s candidate in Pakuranga in this month’s general elections, fancies his chances of increasing both the party and candidate vote in a seat long-dominated by the inimitable Maurice Williamson.

Quite apart from Williamson leaving for a diplomatic post in Los Angeles (he delivered his valedictory speech to Parliament last week), Kirker believes he has a couple of other advantages.

One factor is that this is his second crack (he stood in 2014). He’s standing again because there’s “unfinished business I suppose”.

“I feel I did alright last time but I feel I can articulate Labour’s messages a bit better,” says Kirker.

“Maurice had a reasonable level of popular support but there were some who thought he was lazy.”

The other factor in Kirker’s favour is home court advantage.

The candidate stepping up for the Nats in Pakuranga is Simeon Brown, a commercial banker in Highbrook who serves on the Manurewa Local Board.

“I think overall I was more worried I’d be up against a local candidate,” says Kirker, of Half Moon Bay. “Simeon is not local and is too young especially if you look at (controversial National MP) Todd Barclay...young people and their decision-making.”

He says Brown will have other difficulties. “He’s anti-abortion,

Labour Party candidate for Pakuranga, Barry Kirker.

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anti-civil union, he’s really right wing on social issues.

“It’s a bit of a surprise after having Maurice who was quite a libertarian.”

The Pakuranga seat has been held by National and Williamson since 1987, and at the last election saw a Party Vote majority of more than15,000.

Kirker, 47, is encouraged as he took 1000 votes from the Candidate Vote majority of 12 000.

A clinical psychologist in private practice, he believes his job will help. “I’m helping people problem solve and advocate for them,” he says.

“I think the skills and experience that I’ve got help...you get to see issues facing society – housing for example, crowding.

“They can’t access the mental health services they need; special education – it’s very hard to get support in the schools and it all comes back to funding.”

He believes his message will engage with light blue or centrist voters.

And don’t start about Winston Peters and his NZ First crowd. If, he argues, they managed to get 15 members into the House, it would be a waste.

“They haven’t got any depth of talent – there’s no comparison between the top 15 Labour list (members) and NZ First’s.

“That’s my big concern...people will think they’re getting mostly Winston (and they’re not).”

On Labour’s leader stepping down and Jacinda Ardern taking up the mantle as opposition leader, he says it was a wise decision. “People locally were saying leadership was an issue...I wasn’t surprised at all.”

Now it’s onward and upward spreading the message. “We’ve got more policy to come yet. “(It’s a matter of) just how do we convey that. We’ve got some really good policy. For locals it’s the Howick Busway; there’s education, health, immigration, policing, small business accounting, is very targeted and then the environmental policies like our clean water policy.

“The policy is all fitting around the slogan “Let’s do it”. It’s all about fixing things. I think that’s what will sustain us in the polls.”

Ten drivers stopped in Beachlands last weekend were over the legal drinking limit.

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Police target Beachlands’ drink drivers

By THERESE HENKIN Ten drivers were pinged for drink driving in Beachlands last weekend, and police are concerned.

Counties Manukau Police ran a Road Policing Operation which targeted drink drivers and found nearly one in 26 cars driving through the Beachlands roundabout had an alleged drink driver behind the wheel.

Beachlands was one of the main target areas for the two day operation that was carried out over Friday 5 and Saturday, August 6.

Four of the drivers processed at this roundabout on Friday night were three to four times over the legal limit of 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath.

The next day, another six drink drivers were processed

for drink driving at the same roundabout with two of these drivers blowing three times over the legal limit.

“One person processed said the word had got around that police were in the area on Friday night so they wouldn’t be back on Saturday night,” says Counties Manukau Road Policing manager Rod Honan.

“Our road policing mantra is anywhere anytime. Police are the guardians of our roads.

Locals need to be guardians of their friends and families.”

Honan says the Beachlands area has seen massive growth in recent years and the speed at which cars travel along the Beachlands roads has also grown exponentially.

Honan says some of the drivers processed were caught returning to Beachlands after travelling along the high risk

Whitford Road.

“The roads get wet and slippery over winter and adding an intoxicated driver is a recipe for disaster. They not only are a risk to themselves but to other innocent members of the public using the same roads in a law abiding manner,” Honan says.

The Ministry of transport estimate the average cost of crashes involving over 20 year old drivers with known alcohol limits to be $446 million per year, as reported on their website.

Other areas targeted by the operations were Whitford Road in Somerville and Pakuranga where a further ten people were processed for blowing over the legal limit.

Police will continue to monitor the situation in this area.

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General Elections 2017 – Election Day: Saturday, September 23

A desire to make things better

By KELLY TEED

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t was 2002. Daniel Bedingfield was at the top of the UK singles chart with his catchy hit Gotta Get Thru This, Michael Jackson hit headlines across the world as he dangled his baby son over the side of a balcony in Berlin and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets had just hit cinemas.

Back in New Zealand, the country was gearing up for a General Election.

Helen Clark was Prime Minister, Bill English was leader of the opposition and a young Damian Light was looking forward to voting in his first election.

It was during the TVNZ leaders ‘worm’ debate – where an on-screen worm-like graphic indicated the audience’s immediate reaction to politicians answers – that Light was initially attracted to United Future as a party.

“I thought Peter Dunne performed really, really well ... I thought, he’s talking sense, he’s talking communities and families and he just seems quite sensible.

“For me, I’ve always wanted to make a difference, to make things better [and] so when I look at Government – I think when it’s done well – it can make a positive difference to people’s lives,” he said.

“I got involved initially to just sup-

port a party that I liked and agreed with – I thought United Future was great – I voted for them and I wanted to get more involved. As I got more involved I thought I could actually contribute more.

“Ultimately, it was a desire to make things better – to change things and I think the Government can do that.”

This election will be Light’s fourth time standing for an electorate – previously he’s stood on the North Shore but he’s aware no election is the same.

Housing and transport are the first two issues that come to mind when you think of Botany residents. Light, who lives in Botany with his partner and works in Mt Wellington, laments the difficulty of catching public transport between the two locations.

“I drive to work usually – I would catch the bus and I do sometimes catch the bus but there isn’t actually a way of getting a bus to my work on the other side of Sylvia Park so I have to run across a 3-4 lane highway.”

Light says without dedicated bus lanes, people aren’t getting to work much faster than they would in their own car.

“It’s just crazy – this kind of stuff needs to be fixed.”

Light works in process improvement at a food safety organisation where he works with others to work out what projects or initiatives to run

United Future candidate for Botany, Damian Light.

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and helps them achieve those goals.A good skill set for politics then, I suggest?

“I’m not sure if I ended up in the politics because of the job, or the job because of the politics!” he laughs.

He’s aware of the challenges of being a minority party standing in a strong National Party electorate, but feels confident in chasing the party vote.

Light is second on the United Future party list – meaning if enough party votes roll in across the country, he enters parliament as an MP regardless of the Botany electorate results.

“Our policies aren’t necessarily as big and grand as the other ones but we think they’re practical and achievable things that we can actually get done,” says Light.“We don’t have all the answers to all the problems but we’ve got some answers to some of them.”

Kelly stands for NZ First S uzanne Kelly was born in Auckland and has spent the majority of her life living in the Pakuranga electorate.

She is the mother of three children and has spent many years involved in the local schools, PTAs and sports clubs.

With a brief period of two years living and experiencing life with her family in Luxembourg, Suzanne returned home and now truly loves bringing up her family back in Auckland and being involved in such an amazing community.

Suzanne is a highly successful businesswoman having founded and directed a number of profitable companies.

This included her first international company she set up in Australia, which she developed and directed into a successful business while still based in Auckland.

One of Suzanne’s biggest achievements was being a finalist in the Westpac Manukau Business of the year awards.

She has always had a passion for politics, and in her

NZ First candidate for Pakuranga, Suzanne Kelly.

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youth she was an active committee member for the Pakuranga Young Nationals.

However, she says she has become disillusioned with the current National government after years of uncontrolled immigration and the resulting massive strain on transport, infrastructure and unaffordable housing.

Suzanne believes NZ First offers voters a viable and real alternative in this year’s election.

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Improvements for commuters in Auckland Infrastructure and transport With are some Jami-Lee Ross key areas for investment for New Zealand at the moment.

Our country continues to grow and so does demand for transport and infrastructure. In the last few weeks the Minister of Transport has outlined information about our plans for investment in transport infrastructure in Auckland.

This package includes a $955 million new highway alongside the Southern Motorway, a $835m Northwestern busway and $615m for AMETI transport project in Botany and Pakuranga. The plans also include an investment of $130m to electrify the Southern Rail Line between Papakura and Pukekohe to support important growth areas in the south and to provide more reliable and efficient services for commuters. We are also committing to invest $100 million for a third main line from Wiri to Westfield providing a dedicated freight line.

Closer to home, planned improvements locally as part of the Government’s AMETI investment will pay dividends for commuters. AMETI’s busway and the Reeves Road flyover works are anticipated to see an improvement in travel time by bus between Botany and Panmure by 15 minutes. Once AMETI is complete, the modelling shows that a trip from Botany to Britomart by bus and train should take only 38 minutes.

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Will Howick be the city’s first rat-free suburb?

Farm Cove Intermediate along with neighbouring schools have taken the lead in getting rats to leave town.

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hey are not playing the Piped Piper of Hamelin but are thrilled they have the tools to get rid of the rats!

Having received a $3000 grant from Howick Local Board to buy 170 re-usable rat traps, the intermediate school is keen to make Howick and Pakuranga, Auckland’s first rat-free areas.

Specialist science teacher Lynn Dunbar applied for the grant because she thinks a cluster of school science classes could make a real difference.

“We had 120 people, including groups like scouts, at a community meeting and now we have five schools ready to go with their tunnels and traps,” she says.

The five schools include Wakaaranga School, Farm Cove Intermediate, Bucklands Beach Intermediate, Pigeon Mountain Primary School and Macleans College.

“We’ll start with ridding schools and private homes/ backyards and then move onto reserves and parks. The idea is to clear an area and move outwards,” she says.

But, there’s more to this than just trapping rats.

“We want to send the rats packing, but we’re also engaging our children in authentic

The war against rats and mice has started in Howick and Pakuranga; Farm Cove Intermediate student Willem Hewitson with a rat trap.

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learning which dovetails into the improving biodiversity section of the science curriculum,” says Ms Dunbar. “Howick is an ideal test-ground because it’s on a peninsula and by uploading results into CatchIT, a pest control database at the University of Auckland we’ll track how well the programme is doing.”

Howick Local Board’s environmental services work programme lead, John Spiller says the project fits well with the Local Board’s plan for a treasured local environment preserved for future generations.

In the days of the former Howick Borough Council, pre 1989,

an annual ‘All Rats Must Die by the End of July’ programme was run for a number of years and council provided free rat bait to residents who applied.

Locals clearly remember the bright yellow billboard announcing it on Stockade Hill in the month of July.

“Poison has the potential to ‘knock down’ a higher number of rats than by trapping individual animals however there are more risks associated with the use of poison,” says Mr Spiller.

“Among these are the effect on non-target species, accidental human poisoning of children should they access the bait and

even detrimental effects on the users should they not take all the necessary precautions in handling the poison bait.”

Rats and mice are prolific breeders and it’s well known that a pair of either species can produce up to 2000 offspring downline in a single breeding season, he says.

“The Pestival project is a wonderful initiative and will give a solid start in the war against rats and mice however there will always be a need for ongoing trapping, and baiting programmes by council in a given area, to keep the rodent populations under control.”

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By Marilyn Bakker Alison Smith, a long-term Maraetai resident and felt designer extraordinaire, initially studied home science at Otago University and specialised in design textiles.

This led to a career as a secondary school teacher, teaching clothing, home science and chemistry for some years.

Then, as a young mother, Alison taught adult evening classes in Canterbury, an area populated with enthusiastic spinners and weavers. Alison’s husband Robert came from a back ground of high country sheep farming and provided help in identifying the best quality wools and advising how to use them.

When they moved to Auckland, Alison continued her involvement in spinning and weaving. Later, when serious illness struck, felting became a therapeutic activity which aided Alison’s recovery. Felting was to become her enduring passion.

An ancient art, felting was practised in times of great antiquity both in Asia and Europe. Nomadic people made their yurts or tents and mats and blankets by felting wool which provided warm and dry shelters and durable warm clothing.

Some historical specimens of felting are said to date from 3500 years ago.

There are many aspects to felting. Alison has chosen to pursue nuno felting which uses

wool incorporating a variety of fabrics. Because her creative skills lie strongly in colour and texture, Alison uses mainly silk, in combination with wool. This brings a vibrancy of colour and warmth to her garments, purses, hats, brooches, scarves and jackets.

“You start with carded wool which you have to lay out evenly on the working area,” says Alison.

“Then you place the materials required for embellishments, on top. In many ways it is more of an art form as every piece is unique. For me the colour and texture are important and must be relevant to what I am making.

For example, I have recently begun to felt some baby cot

Alison Smith (left) explains the felting process and how it can be used to create Photo supplied soft baby garments to Sandy Wells.

covers and have moved to more natural or pastel colours whilst retaining the softness and warmth. By contrast, my garments are made from thicker and more vibrant colours which give the wearers a big lift, especially in winter.”

Regular clients and visitors, with an eye for quality, can visit the Classy Craft markets on the first and third Saturday of each month to view and buy Alison’s beautiful, locally-made products and to chat with her to find out more about felting.

to not lose the essence of the moment.

The artist spent his childhood in Papakura where he joined the local art group, and spent hours exploring the South Auckland landscape, from which he drew inspiration.

The mainly self-taught artist says his most invaluable guidance came from Ida Else OBE where he learnt about tonal values, composition and how to mix and apply colours to any surface.

Drawing inspiration from a number of artists, Hollings says his success and skill can be

attributed to the dedication and time he puts into painting.

“Being a good painter is not going to come by painting once month on a Sunday afternoon,” he says. “It’s about fitting life around painting... painting needs to always be a priority.”

In his 50 year painting career, Hollings has showcased his work worldwide, receiving praise for his ability to capture the same scene in changing light in a truthful way.

‘An Artist’s Journey’ by Russell Hollings will be showing at the Monterey Art Gallery until August 25.

An Artist’s Journey at Monterey

By Therese Henkin Works by award winning painter Russell Hollings will grace the walls of the Monterey Art Gallery this month.

The exhibition, ‘An Artist’s Journey’ will feature past and present works from Hollings landscape and abstract collections.

The figurative painter strives to capture the mood and atmosphere of a single moment, completing his paintings from intense observation in one sitting.

“Light is constantly changing,

so I look for immediate response of something, the way the light is falling on an object, the tonality, the shapes, the forms.

If you spend too long on it, as the light alters you lose that moment,” says Hollings.

“I paint my immediate environment, pulling together the whole composition to create something beautiful.”

His paintings are produced in ‘plein air’ or in his studio from sketches or drawings and from his memory and imagination.

Hollings says that on average he spends no more than two hours on a ‘plein air’ painting,

Russell Hollings is showcasing his work at the Monterey Gallery this Times photo Wayne Martin month.

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If anyone has yarn to donate to Howick Plunket Knitters and would like it collected, please ring Janet on 535-4039. If anyone would like to join our friendly group phone Janet as above for more details. We meet on the first Friday in the month at the Howick Information Centre.

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U3A Ormiston meeting

Join us at our U3A Ormiston meeting on Thursday, August 24 at 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, cnr of Flat Bush School Road and Murphy’s Road.

Everyone is welcome, admission is free and morning tea is provided. Guest speaker Andrew Bayly will talk on ‘Walking to the North Pole’. Richard Paxman will also talk about his UK National Service experiences.

Contact Peter on 272-4479 or email ormistonu3a@gmail.com.

Probus Club

Pakuranga & Bucklands Beach Men’s Probus meets every second Monday at Pakuranga Park Village, Fortunes Road at 10am.

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East Auckland Embroiderers’ Guild meet on the second Thursday of the month at 10am, and the 4th Tuesday at 7pm, St Columba Church, Botany. Contact Julie 274-5432. Visitors and new members welcome.

RSA women’s meeting

Howick RSA Women’s Section are holding their monthly meeting at the club on Friday, August 25, 10am. Come along with a friend and enjoy a cuppa before we start. Trading table available with fresh veges and food. Look forward to seeing you there.

Phone Bev 534-9285.

Concert

Pakuranga Choral Society, conducted by Christina Bevan, presents Songs from Stage and Screen’ showcasing a celebration of music from movies and musicals. Also in the concert will be the award winning barbershop brilliance of Macappella from Macleans College, and guest soloist 12-year-old Melody LuiWebster. Sunday, August 20, All Saints Church, Howick, 2.30pm.

Adults: $25, seniors $20, students $10. Tickets at the door.

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Auckland Ostomy Society’s next Saturday meeting is on August 19, 10am, Domain Lodge, Grafton. We start with a cuppa followed by a speaker. All Ostomates and their supporters or family welcome. Phone Lynda 027-6212700.

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Op shop

You’ll find bargains galore and some of the best prices around at The Garage Op Shop, 96 Udys Rd, Pakuranga. Opening hours Friday 10am-2pm. Phone 576-2435 or thegarageopshop@pcf.gen.nz.

Mental wellness group

Grow 12-step support group meets Mondays 7pm at Highland Park House, 47 Aviemore Drive.

If you have a mental health issue, an emotional problem or just want to observe a group, then just come along. Visit www. grow.org.nz Phone Allen 5285052 or text 022-194-6744.

Travel club

Uxbridge Travel Club is presenting the topic ‘6 hectic weeks in India’, narrated by Ian and Dulcie Tombleson, Friday, August 18, 7.30pm, at Te Whare Ora, Garden of Memories Hall, Uxbridge Centre, Howick. Visitors welcome .Admission $6 .Any queries phone Win 534-5836.

Classy Crafts

Indoor Market inside All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook St, Howick 9am-1pm, August 19, offering quality NZ-made handcrafts including paua and bone jewellery, clothing and homewares. Phone Ruth 535-7513.

Arabic Storytelling

Enjoy the language with storytelling, songs and activities to help children have a stronger connection to their language and culture in a friendly setting. Sunday, August 20, 11am, Highland Park Community Library.

Zonta’s 30th birthday

Zonta Club of east Auckland will host the Annual Awards ceremony and celebrate its 30th birthday on October 27 from 6.30pm-9pm at Blue Room, Howick Little Theatre. Guest speaker Trudy van Stee. A drink and canapes will be served. Ticket $25, student $15.

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Our next meeting at the Freemasons Centre, 1 Highland Park Drive, Highland Park, is on Monday, August 21 at 11am, with the work of the day being ‘The Order of the Rusty Nail’. All Freemasons who live in the area or any currently visiting Auckland are welcome to attend at 11.30am followed by lunch at 1pm. Phone Ray 279-4290.

Pre-election forum

On Sunday, August 27 at 2.30pm there will be a pre-election forum for candidates in the Pakuranga and Botany electorates at the Trinity Methodists Church, 474 Pakuranga Highway. There will be prepared questions given to each candidate. All are welcome.

For details contact W. D. McConnochie at 09-534-8416.

Ladies Probus

The Ladies Probus Club of Howick Central will meet on Friday, August 25 at 10am at Nixon Hall, Sale Street, Howick. The speaker is Melissa Davies who is a journalist and reporter for TV3. We are keen to increase our membership so any women wishing to join a group of like-minded ladies are invited to come and join. We have mini groups who knit for children, movie and walking groups and a library and organised trips. Phone Heather 274-4747.

Needle felting

Pakuranga Library is holding needle felting lessons for adults every second Saturday at 1.30pm. Join our guest Joanna for a series of lessons on how to make a cactus plant. Lessons start on August 26. Cost of materials for cactus plant is additional.

Registrations required. For more information or to register email: pakuranga.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or call 576-5269.

Computer questions

SeniorNet Pakuranga’s next monthly meeting is on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 10am St Andrew’s Church cnr Ridge Rd and Vincent St, Howick. We will have live demos, which we hope will improve your knowledge of phones and computers, both Android and Apple. Visitors welcome.

Petanque

Cockle Bay Reserve. We play every Sunday and Wednesday from 1.15pm, rain or shine. Join our friendly players, easy to learn, boules available, a social activity and keep fit at the same time. Phone Yvonne 534-5111.

Women’s Fellowship

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women invite you to our meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 7.30pm, St Anne’s Parish Hall, Manurewa. Topic: Joy – John 10:10. Come and share a cuppa, friendship and encouragement.

For more information, phone Grace on 577-3479.

Probus club

Howick Combined Probus Club meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at the Howick Bowling Club, 33 Selwyn Road, Howick at 10am. Come along, meet new people, hear interesting and informative speakers, and go on monthly organised trips. New members and visitors made very welcome. Phone Liz 273-2933.

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Splash Pad for Pakuranga

14th - 20th August 2017

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he first spadeful of dirt has officially been turned at the Lloyd Elsmore Park site of what will soon be east Auckland’s new splash pad.

The community gathered last week to celebrate the start of the project, led by a new partnership between ANZ and Auckland Council.

Fountains, mist sprayers and elevated water structures will all be part of the new water playground and a picnic zone will bring families together to relax while their children make use of the free and safe water play area.

David Collings, Howick Local Board Chairperson, said: “This splash pad will be a valued public asset for the local community and provide hours of fun for children. We are happy to accept the generous support from ANZ for our residents.”

Also present at the event was Auckland Council head of active recreation Rob McGee and ANZ managing director retail & business banking Antonia Watson.

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“We’re a proud part of this community and it’s exciting to be able to fund this splash pad

News bites Sport stacking wins Saint Kentigern College’s Sarina Wang was one of the top five overall NZ winners at the 2017 Auckland Regional Sport Stacking Tournament on the North Shore on Saturday.

Several potential records were broken. Video footage and results will be verified in the USA to confirm these.

The top five novice overall winners included four competitors from Point View School - Terry Chen, Brooklyn Huynh, Roy Zhang and Vaibhav Chib.

Science, tech fair Mission Height Junior College is hosting the NIWA South and East Auckland Regional Science and Technology Fair this week.

On Friday almost 200 students from schools around the region will present their science fair projects in hopes of winning a cash prize.

The fair will be open to the public on Monday and Tuesday August 21 and 22.

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Pigeon Mountain Primary is running a coin trail and selling chocolate fish, while Macleans College is running a bake sale and have already sold around 2000 chocolate fish. Pakuranga College is also selling chocolate fish and assisting with a street collection.

“We still need help collecting at some sites on Friday, August 18.

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Feedback

A plea to NZ.post

Us old folk still like writing letters and sending birthday cards and to do that we have to drive several kilometres to the only depository in the middle of Howick.

In so doing we drive at 40km/h leaving a trail of angry motorists and fossil fumes and then fill up a desperately in short supply parking space probably hitting someone’s door as our arthritic legs endeavour to extract us from the car’s poorly-designed interior - all of which could have been avoided if letter depositories had been placed at the entrance of Countdown and New World.

Surely you must have plenty of old boxes lying round. Some retire-

Your opinion matters to us. Email us at editor@times.co.nz; comment on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ timesonlinenz; or write to us at The Editor, Times Newspapers, PO Box 259-243, Botany, Auckland 2163; fax (09) 271-8073. Letters should not exceed 200 words and should carry the name, residential address and contact telephone number of the author. Nom de plumes not accepted.

ment villages might also benefit from similar strategically-placed letter depositories.

If you don’t I shall incite all septuagenarians and octogenarians en masse to drive in formation up and down Picton Street at a leisurely 30 km/h until such required letter depositories are strategically placed.

After all, we are your prime customers (probably the only ones left) without whom one’s patronage NZ Post would no longer exist.

Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay

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certificate from the Governmentappointed Education Council.

This organisation sucks in millions of dollars from teachers and dictates how they they will carry out their teaching duties.

An example being that the council requires teachers “to demonstrate their commitment to a bicultural partnership, afirm Maori learners as tangata whenua,, practice and develop the use of te reo” “design and plan approaches which reflect the bicultural partnership in Aotearoa New Zealand”, demonstrate respect for Maori beliefs, language, culture and customary protocols and affirm the Maori world view How will this result in our

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children getting a world-class education? How will a maths or engineering teacher complying with this ensure that their students will be competent if they spend their time being PC. What is the Maori world view?

What Maori beliefs, language, culture and customary protocols will teachers be required to demonstrate respect for and how will they demonstrate it?

As an ex HOD, president of the Auckland Technical Teachers Association and Department of Education Advisor, I would say the Teachers Council is pushing a racist barrow at teachers’ monetary and pupils’ learning time expense.

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Lyn Chapman and her companions have had enough of the pollution.

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Re disgusting rubbish in Lloyd Elsmore stream.

These photos were taken last week on a local Probus walk behind Highland Park Community House heading back towards Pakuranga College.

We would like to see it cleaned up. Surely some department in council is responsible for our parks and waterways.

Not long ago we had a guest speaker at Probus who described the appalling situation all the waterways and estuaries in Auckland are facing.

Birdlife is decreasing and the fish and shellfish life are severely depleted – caused by the pollution.

Lyn Chapman

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Arthur Moore, Pakuranga

Labour is strong & present After reading this (Letter to the Editor, July 27) I can’t let this sit, it makes me angry to read that this is how the opposition is perceived here.

Firstly, all of us are volunteers including the candidates who are standing. No-one is paid to oppose or campaign except those who are already an MP. Labour in Pakuranga and Botany have done a number of press releases and articles, many of which haven’t been published. Jami-Lee Ross is incumbent and has a regular column which is fine and the Labour Party has had a few articles that made it to print.

We are aware a Green candidate has been recently selected to run in this electorate as well as a candidate from the Maori Party.

There will be debates coming up, open (for the public) to attend to meet the candidates.

On the last note it has been that way for 30 years and last year Labour put up a large group of candidates for local board positions in this area for the first time ever.

We are here, available to hear concerns and not going anywhere.

Maurice Williamson got into Pakuranga on the second time I voted and holding the electorate for that length of time allowed the National Party to set up a strong base.

Tania Mahoney Campaign Manager and Secretary Pakuranga Labour

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I was knocked over by a car, out running, on Wednesday, July 29 on Bucklands Beach Road, by the Laings Road intersection.

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Japan must take reponsibility Re end-of-WWII commemoration in the Pacific, August 15, 2017. Japan on Sunday, August 6, marked 72 years since the world’s first nuclear attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki three days later.

The bombings claimed many lives. US President Harry S Truman told the Japanese that Tokyo was next on the list and Japan announced its surrender on August 15, 1945. The end of WWII in the Pacific.

Many in Japan feel the attacks

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amount to war crimes and atrocities because they targeted civilians and due to the unprecedented destructive nature of the weapons.

But many believe they hastened the end of a bloody conflict, and ultimately saved lives, thus justifying the bombings.

The Japanese occupied the Dutch-East-Indies. The Japanese had the slogan: “Asia for the Asians” and all Europeans, mainly Dutch, were made POWs and put in concentration camps.

They only learned of the capitulation later in August.

If the occupation had lasted three more months, most of the incarcerated peoples would have died from malnutrition or decease. However, this did not mean that there could be a real liberation. When Japan surrendered, there were no Allied forces in the Dutch East Indies.

The Japanese soldiers were ordered to keep the peace and order until the Allied troops could seize power. But two days after the Japanese surrender on August 17, 1945, an influential group of Indonesians under pressure from their young supporters Indonesia decided to declare independence from both the Netherlands and Japan.

As a result, Indonesian forces began to make every effort to acquire weapons of the Japanese army to prevent the Dutch regaining their former dominance. The beginning of the war of independence was a fact, and there was a lot of violence. Many former campers and outdoor

campers, including Indo-Europeans and Chinese, ended up in a concentration camp is now under the regime of Indonesian freedom fighters.

“The “Bersiap” time. History school books are censored in Japan and do not mention WWII in the Pacific. The Japanese government says: “You cannot be sorry for something you do not know about.”

It is about time that Japan recognises its moral responsibility stemming from Japan’s “wrong course advancing along the road of war.” You must now admit that you and your government failed in recognising the past and acknowledge its responsibilities of that past.

Ivo Pabbruwe, President, Ex Japanese PoW’s in the Dutch-East-Indies

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No, not the council in spite of many calls for action. It was the management at the Half Moon Bay Marina.

The walkway is a great asset both for exercise and as a link between the Peninsula and the Half Moon Bay commercial hub and, not least of all, the ferries.

So thank you to the marina management, full marks for a quick and tidy job. A pity the local council cannot get its act together without endless meetings first.

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Bruce’s sister Jan McLaren, who runs the Bruce McLaren Trust, unveiled the painting,

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eturns for Auckland rental property owners look to be on the up, with gross rental yields for three-bedroom homes in over half the city’s suburbs rising in the first half of 2017, compared with the same period last year. This follows a steady decline in rental yields observed since 2014.

“On the whole, this is good news for rental property owners.

A change in direction of rental yields is exactly what you would expect to happen at some point in response to moderate, but consistent increases in rent, and slowing of house sales prices,” says Barfoot & Thompson director Kiri Barfoot.

Gross rental yield is typically calculated by dividing annual rent received by sales price. A hypothetical home purchased for $100,000 and renting for $3000 per year thus has a 3 per cent yield.

Barfoot data shows that the average rent for a three-bedroom home in Auckland was $537 a week as at July 1, or $27,924 a year, while the average sale price* was $917,415, giving a gross yield of 3.04 per cent.

“While that’s only slightly up on 2016 for the same period, which had a gross yield of 3.00 per cent, it does arrest the fall in yield seen since 2015, when the city-wide average was 3.25 per cent, and 2014, when it was 3.7 percent,“ says Ms Barfoot.

“The upward trend in rental yield was most obvious in the Central Suburbs – which include most of the old Auckland City suburbs west of the Southern Motorway – as well as on the North Shore.”

In the central suburbs, 13 of the 19 suburbs surveyed saw increases in yields compared with 2016. Top performers were Ponsonby, which rose from 2.27 per cent to 3.19 per cent; Grey Lynn, which went from 2.58 to 3.05 per cent; and Onehunga, where gross yield went from 3.03 per cent to 3.15 per cent.

But those continuing to trend downwards included Westmere, which fell from 2.87 per cent to 1.80 per cent, and Mt Eden from 2.66 per cent to 2.22 per cent.

On the North Shore, yields lifted in 12 of 15 suburbs included in the survey, compared with

2016. Rothesay Bay had the biggest lift, from 2.94 per cent to 3.79 per cent, while Albany climbed from 3.11 per cent to 3.38 per cent.

In Auckland Central gross yield was 4.28 per cent – up from 3.94 per cent the year before – and one of the best in the super city.

“It was more of a mixed bag in Auckland’s south and west, where around half the suburbs rose, but yields for most still remained better than the citywide average,” says Ms Barfoot.

Nine of the 16 suburbs in west Auckland saw yields climb or stay the same, and all but two were above the city average.

Royal Heights was the top earner, on 3.88 per cent (up from 3.61 per cent), while Te Atatu Peninsula had the biggest proportionate rise, from 2.78 per cent to 3.06 per cent. Seven suburbs, though, continued the downward trend seen since 2014; with Swanson falling farthest, from 4.23 per cent to 2.74 per cent.

In south Auckland, yields improved in just five of the 14 suburbs surveyed, but yields remained better than average in all but one. Yields picked up in Manurewa (from 3.84 per cent to 4.12 per cent) and in Mangere (from 3.23 per cent to 3.89 per cent). The two top earners, though, were suburbs which have kept trending downwards since 2014, namely Otara and Clendon Park, which had gross yields of 4.38 per cent and 4.38 per cent, respectively.

Just three of the 13 eastern suburbs recorded increases in gross yield, the best being Ellerslie, which climbed from 3.03 per cent to 3.08 per cent and was the only one with a yield over the average, while in Rodney, only one of the six suburbs surveyed saw a rise in yield; Red Beach (from 3.32 per cent to 3.41 per cent).

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Across Auckland, average rent increased by 4.9 per cent in the April to June quarter (Q2) of 2017, compared with the same quarter the year before. Average weekly rent across all property types and locations was $531, up from $506.

Average rent rose more than average in Rodney (6.9 per cent), the Central Suburbs (6.4 per cent), South Auckland (5.8 per cent), and the eastern suburbs (5.6 per cent), but less in West Auckland (2.4 per cent), Central Auckland (3.1 per cent), Pakuranga/Howick (3.1 per cent), North Shore (4.1 per cent), and Franklin/Rural Manukau (4.3 per cent).

For new tenancies, average rents rose more than the total city average in just Franklin/ rural Manukau (9 per cent), and Rodney (8 per cent). In south and west Auckland, rents for new tenancies rose just 3 per cent and 1 per cent, respectively.

“The city-wide average of 4.9 per cent this quarter is slightly down on the 5.2 per cent increase recorded the year before, between the same quarters in 2015 to 2016.

“Rent isn’t as closely tied to property sales prices as people might expect. It is more closely aligned to people’s income and the landlord’s overheads for the property. Rent increases remain fairly consistent at or around 5 per cent,” concludes Ms Barfoot.

Quarterly Auckland rental update ■■ Auckland’s average rental yield rises for the first time in three years ■■ Rental yields climb in roughly half the city’s suburbs, with an average return of 3.04 per cent ■■ Across Auckland, average rent for Q2 2017 was 4.9 per cent more than the same time last year

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election – immigration targets are probably going to be lowered. If Nationals wins, lowering those targets will be part of the price of a coalition with NZ First.

If Labour wins, the same applies – and they’re also wedded to their own campaign commitments to lower targets. This will slow down the pressure on housing – but it won’t solve it as the backlog is already around 40,000 homes in Auckland alone.

■ The LVR restrictions will come off at some stage over the next 12 to 18 months. The incoming Governor of the Reserve Bank will probably ease, or drop, the restrictions on home buyers – but will be ready to clamp them back on if prices look to be getting out of hand again.

■ Bank Mortgage Lending restrictions are here for a while.

The current ‘rationing’ of mortgage lending, by Banks, is being driven by a mix of Australian Banking regulations and a desire to create a more ‘sustainable’ mortgage market where lending matches the availability of funds from New Zealand depositors. Expect this to continue for a while – although it would only take a change in policy by one Bank deciding to aggressively chase market share and this could quickly change.

■ Mortgage interest rates are still on the way up – but not as quickly.

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If you don’t need to move anytime soon - current market prices are largely meaningless to you.

Typically there can be as few as three years and as many as five years between kiwi property booms – so if you’re not moving house you can safely ignore the next few years and wait it out until the next one comes along.

Which it will.

If you do need to sell soon - try and time the sale of your home to coincide with the purchase of your next one. Unless you bought your current home in the last six months you’ve probably done better out of capital growth than any small variation in value caused by the softening market – but you can further minimise this by buying and selling at the same time. If you’re selling for a little less – you’ll also be buying for a little less.

Mr Church says the speed at which the market takes off again will be determined by decisions of the incoming Government, the Reserve Bank, trading banks, and councils - and he predicts the following: ■ Changes to immigration targets won’t solve the housing crisis. Regardless of who wins the

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Mr Church was responding to recent reports that property sales volumes have fallen by 24 per cent, nationally, over the past 12 months and that house prices are levelling off in most parts of the country.

Mr Church says that this is largely the result of the Reserve Bank Loan-to-Value restrictions which were first introduced in 2014 and subsequently increased in 2015. He says the restrictions are an ‘artificial constraint’ and that there is still some question over whether they have ended the boom or merely temporarily slowed it – but he says his advice for homeowners is the same either way. “We’ve been here before, many times – and we know what happens next”.

Mr Church’s advice to homeowners is threefold: Don’t panic – house prices aren’t going to collapse. While there may be small pockets of the country where prices drop a bit more dramatically - history shows that kiwi house prices tend to settle, rather than drop, at the end of each boom. You

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Full Time Shop Assistant

Part Time / Casual Marine Sales

• Work 25 mins away from home! • Competitive pay, career opportunities and health insurance!!

Metro Glass is looking for Machine Operators to join our growing team in Highbrook.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, hardworking and motivated person to start a career in glass production.

The ideal candidate will have a ‘can do’ attitude, machine operating experience and the exibility to work shifts.

Your ability to learn quickly and your attention to detail will ensure your success.

Please apply in writing with your CV to: Ronnie.Kelly@metroglass.co.nz or phone 09 927 3006

Salary and Commission to $70,000 in Howick

You have a can do attitude You’re energetic, highly motivated and self driven You understand how to build, and hold, a client base You’re a good hairdresser who loves to have fun You’re very professional and you love to chat

Relief Teaching Positions

We are seeking enthusiastic, innovative and committed, trained and registered teachers who are interested in relief teaching at Mission Heights Junior College.

As a relief teacher you will play an important part in our education strategy. You will be an integral member of our staff and be fully versed in our processes and practices. This will involve one day of intensive training followed by ongoing training throughout the year.

Apply by email with letter of application, C.V. and names of 2 referees to: email: ayoung@mhjc.school.nz Applications close 4.00pm, on Friday 25 August, 2017

WE’RE a growing young salon with a core of people just like you who enjoy having a big client base and the REWARDS that brings.

We support professional growth and development.

Ideally YOU’LL have 8+ years experience as a stylist but if you’ve got a minimum of 2 years give us a call.

CONTACT Louise now to join our friendly team 535 9554

MACLEANS COLLEGE DIRECTOR OF SPORT

Highbrook

Hauraki is a progressive group of 6 x Panelshops specialising in late model collision repair.

Our East Tamaki branch is seeking an Office Administrator to work Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. This role is our customer interface and will include administration, reception and customer service. The ability to work independently and show initiative is vital.

The suitable applicant must have good communication and time management skills and be comfortable working in an automotive workshop environment. A knowledge of accounts and MYOB or similar would be preferred. This is a salaried role in the $35-40k range.

You will also need excellent English, be fully computer literate and have great interpersonal skills and personal presentation.

Please email your CV to: greg@haurakipanel.co.nz

To commence as soon as possible.

Start date negotiable Non-teaching position for the leadership and management of the school’s extensive extra-curricular sporting programme. A proactive professional with experience of working with high performance athletes is desired. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. Salary will reflect the importance of this position.

For further information regarding the school please see the school website www.macleans.school.nz and (under Teachers, Staff Vacancies) a link to the job description.

Please send a covering letter and CV, with the names of three referees who may be contacted, to Byron.Bentley@macleans.school.nz or by post to The Principal, Macleans College, Private Bag 94201, Howick, Auckland 2145.

Please direct any inquiries to Mr Andrew Mackenzie, Deputy Principal, at andrew.mackenzie@macleans. school.nz or phone 535 2620 extension 850.

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If these interest you, then you could be interested in a part time position in our Pakuranga Practice for approx 20 hours a week , BUT must be able to cover for staff if on leave or sick.

You would be involved in the sales of eyewear, assist clients with their visual needs, together with minor repairs and adjustment of glasses. Office and administration duties will also be involved.

Full training will be provided. The successful applicant must be self motivated, have the desire to learn new skills, have excellent communication skills, willingness to multitask, be well presented and be able to do fine near work.

This is a part time position weekend hours involved.

For further details contact Alice on 576 4769 Please post CV to: PO Box 51 352, Pakuranga or email to: ltboptom@gmail.com or deliver to our practice, 125 Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga Mall, next door to Pakuranga Post Shop.

Lowes Taaffe & Bhikoo Optometrist

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Office Administrator

GLASSES, CONTACT LENSES, CUSTOMER SERVICES

Assistant Caretaker

GROWING GREATNESS KIA MANA AKE

HAIRDRESSER - SENIOR STYLIST

RECEPTION/SALES/TRAINEE PART TIME OPTICAL ASSISTANT

We are seeking a full time Assistant Caretaker for our school.

Duties will include a variety of maintenance activities around the school.

The successful applicant will have good handyman skills, be reliable, presentable and relate well to young people and adults.

Applicants will be required to complete a police check.

Hours of work will be: Mondays 1pm to 5pm Tuesdays – Fridays 9am to 5.30pm Saturdays 8am to 12 noon Please send your CV and a covering letter to Mike Stanghan, Business Manager: mike.stanghan@howick.school.nz Applications close on Friday 18 August.

JUNIOR COLLEGE

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To advertise your job vacancy phone 271 8055

Mission Heights

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

Weekend Kitchen Hand/ Dining Assistant

We require a reliable person to work Saturdays and Sundays from 8.00am to 3.00pm as a Kitchen hand/ Dining Assistant in our well-equipped kitchen.

The suitable applicant must have good communication and people skills and a cheerful, friendly manner.

To apply please send a cover letter and your CV to jobs@realliving.co.nz with Kitchen Hand in the subject line.

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Wanted by reputable, modern workshop in Howick.

You may be a new Apprentice and/or have some experience in the industry and are wanting to further your career.

Reliable and eager to learn.

Driver’s licence and NZ Residency essential.

To apply submit CV to: vee.f.elle@gmail.com

Required for busy Pakuranga workshop. $25-30 per hour, great team and conditions.

Phone Scott or Steve On 09 577 0024 or 0274 533 250

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Junior / Intermediate

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Experienced Car Painter

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

Fixed term Year 3 teacher (NZ Registered) needed for Term 4 2017 (16th October to 15th December 2017) to cover a teacher on refreshment leave.

CV and letter of application with 2 referees to the Principal, Ian Dickinson iand@pigeon-mountain.school.nz Closes Friday 25th August

Is required for a busy wholesale/retail bakery based in Pakuranga. Hours of work are Friday mornings 4.30am7.30am.

Applicants must have a full NZ drivers licence, be confident driving a large manual van and have a reasonable level of fitness as some heavy lifting is involved.

Above all you must be reliable, punctual and possess a can do attitude.

If this sounds like you please email your CV and cover letter to info@wildwheat.co.nz attn Brian

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www.woodbinemarine.co.nz

Part-time Delivery Driver

Pigeon Mountain Primary School

Pakuranga Park Village

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Experienced fitter/ turner wanted for East Tamaki engineering company.

Full time role.

Immediate start.

Please send CV to: office@tandarra.co.nz

Formosa Golf Resort is seeking a Chef’s Assistant to join their team.

If you have at least 1 year’s experience in a commercial kitchen with some knowledge of pastry and baking, this may be the role for you. You will have basic cooking and communication skills, be hardworking and available to work long hours, weekends, late nights and early mornings. You must have reliable transport and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and a police check.

If you are interested, call on 022 405 4798 and send your CV to chef@formosa.co.nz

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FITTER / TURNER

CHEF’S ASSISTANT

We have a part time / casual position for a person to assist with selling boats and jet skis.

This position would suit a semi-retired person.

The successful applicant will be required to work 3-4 days per week, including weekends.

Must have a NZ Drivers Licence, sales back ground, be active and have a bright and cheerful attitude.

Please phone Sam on 021444235 or email: sam@woodbinemarine.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

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We are looking to employ a motivated, enthusiastic person to work at a local fishing gear shop, 5 days a week.

Call Peter at 021 565 631

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Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, August 17, 2017 — 19

TEACHER REQUIRED

BOTANY DOWNS SCHOOL

Part Time Co-ordinator

ADMINISTRATION EAST TAMAKI IMG is a successful medium sized engineering company based in the South Auckland, BOP and Waikato regions, with a strong emphasis on health & safety, customer service and quality. Our main focus is to deliver a total, professional, mechanical and maintenance service to our clients, in and aligned to the Heavy Industry.

We are a looking for a motivated individual to work at our East Tamaki branch. This is a Monday to Friday position, from 7:30am to 4:00pm, some flexibility and additional hours to these times will be required during peak work loads. The position encompasses a variety of basic accounts, opening of jobs, general office administrative duties and providing support to our Job Managers and Supervisors in managing the invoicing process.

As this role is pivotal in ensuring IMG practices and systems are adhered to you will be instrumental in making that happen, therefore a high level of accuracy and attention to detail will be required. You will need to be confident with excellent customer-focused manners and comfortable using well developed computer systems.

The main responsibilities include:

EDGEWATER COLLEGE

Property Officer – School Caretaker

The successful applicant will possess:

ENROLMENT OFFICER

Live in Aged Care / House Manager

Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for a versatile, enthusiastic and team-focused Enrolments Officer who is required full time, term time only from 8:00am to 4:00pm daily.

The Enrolment Officer will maintain accurate and up to date records of enrolment enquiries, applications and confirmations, as well as details of waiting lists, both for the present and future years, and is indirectly involved in the marketing and promotion of our College.

As one of the first points of contact for our College, the Enrolment Officer will be professional, efficient and have a friendly, helpful manner and excellent communication skills.

BUSINESS MANAGER

Botany Downs Secondary College is a co-educational state secondary college with over 1900 students through Year 9 to Year 13. We are a future-focused modern learning environment that is dynamic, challenging and rewarding.

We are currently seeking a full time salaried permanent Business Manager who reports directly to the Principal and the Board of Trustees. It is a finance-focused role, with responsibility for the effective management of the school’s key non-teaching functions including finance, administration and school assets. You will work closely with all support staff and teachers, the Board, Parents and other relevant community stakeholders to facilitate the smooth running of the school from a business perspective. You will also manage a diverse range of projects in support of the Principal.

You will possess strong financial/accounting skills, together with a proven track record of success in a team environment.

Thorough organisational skills and a focus on achieving results are essential, along with strong commercial acumen, sound judgement, confidentiality and time management.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to be an innovative problem solver and strategic thinker are also critical to the role.

The salary is reflective of the role and responsibility.

For full details, responsibilities and requirements of both positions and an Application Form please visit our school website: http://www.bdsc.school.nz/our-college/job-vacancies/ Applications (CV, Cover Letter and Application Form) should be emailed to: t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz * Applications for Enrolment Officer close Mon 21 August 2017 * Applications for Business Manager close Thurs 31 August 2017.

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

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We are looking for an experienced nurse aged care giver / house manager to service and care for a 72 year old widowed male, living in East Auckland. This person who will be cared for is mobile, able to drive, and carry out some duties himself, he has some health issues (Diabetes Type 2 and AF) but just needs some care and assistance.

The role is required full time, (with Wednesdays off) with the qualified applicant being able to live in onsite in furnished accommodation.

NZ residents / citizens only and applicant must have Full NZ Drivers license and references.

Applicant will be responsible the care of the home – Housekeeping, meals (being able to cook is essential), medication collection and dispersment and general nursing / care experience is ideal and local errands are required from time to time.

Applicant will be required to accompany owner to Waiheke estate from Thursday to Monday, where there is accommodation onsite with duties carried out same as at full time residence in East Auckland.

We are ideally looking for a caring person with a good sense of humor, can conversate and is going to look after this person, and ensure his health and well being comes first.

Salary – 65-70k depending on experience, hours per week around 42/48 - role comes with Fuel allowance, house is located in Point View Dr, Howick.

More info / questions can be requested and replied to the right applicants. Please submit up to date CV, with photograph and any other info that may assist your application to execphl@gmail.com.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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We seek an enthusiastic and motivated Property Officer to work in the school property team that undertakes the management, security, and maintenance of all school buildings and property, monitors and addresses hazards, manages the cleaning contract and rubbish removal, and maintains all machinery and tools.

Edgewater College is a school of 650 students from Pakuranga and the wider community. A high quality physical environment is a key objective for school management.

The successful applicant will: Have initiative and good communication skills Be able to work independently and within a team Have the practical skills relevant to specific tasks in the role This is a permanent position, worked 40-hours a week, 52 weeks of the year with annual leave taken during term holidays. Please note that some weekends and evenings may be required according to the school events calendar.

Salary and annual leave provisions are set according to the School Caretakers and Cleaners Collective Agreement and the remuneration package includes a caretaker’s house on site.

Applications close at 5pm on 28th August.

Please visit our website www.edgewater.school.nz for an application form, and forward your expression of interest and CV to the Principals PA on email L.Dunne@edgewater.school.nz

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We are looking for a registered teacher to begin in Term 4 this year to take over from an established year 3 class until the end of the year.

This is a fixed term position and would suit an enthusiastic teacher, who would enjoy working in a supportive and collaborative environment at a leading local school. A job share would be a consideration.

Please send your written applications, including the names of at least two referees, to the Acting Principal, Vicki Parkins c/- Botany Downs School 35 Mirrabooka Ave Howick Or email vickip@botanydowns.school.nz Applications close on Friday 1 September 2017

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Selwyn Centre for the young @ heart, based at the All Saints Community Centre in Howick, provides services and support to older members of the community.

We are seeking a person with plenty of enthusiasm and an affinity with older people to fulfil the role of Coordinator starting as soon as possible. You will organise the activities of the guests providing a balanced and varied programme, as well as training and managing the volunteers, and liaise with relevant service providers.

12 hours per week from 8.45am to 2.45pm on Mondays and Fridays. Word and Excel skills are part of the role.

The successful applicant will be subject to NZ Police vetting and will need a first aid and CPR certificate.

If this sounds like you, please submit your application and CV either by post to the Selwyn Centre P.O Box 38-008, Howick, Auckland 2145 or by Email to allsaints@xtra.co.nz with Selwyn Centre in the subject line.

Applications close 7 September 2017.

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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

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

BUILDERS

TV AERIAL

535 6950 021 0333 149

DAVE TAPPER BUILDERS Ltd

INSTALLATION Additional Outlet Phone Jack TV/VCR Tuning Ph: 532 8723 021 661 469

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

K75008

MARKS

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

021-369 881

Over 17 years service

ARCHITECTURE

Plans for new houses & additions 30yr experience.

Prof member ADNZ - LBP

Lynch Design 577 1939 www.lynchdesign.co.nz

or Copper

We do WINZ quotes

Rick 027 256 2533 Neil 021 135 5174

BUILDERS

GA101040

CONTRUCTION LTD Licensed Building Practitioners

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

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

BUILDERS

Specialist in Cleaning of mould, nicotine, all types of soil FREE QUOTE Jim 0800 38 38 48 021 38 38 48

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

DRAINLAYING

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

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

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

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

ABOUT Fencing 2000

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

Free Quotes.

L1C020

CRAFT

Family owned/operated over 30 yrs

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

CARPET & VINYL

$35 p/m

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

09 277 7874 viphomeservices.co.nz

COMPUTERS D & J Computer PC Laptop LCD Printer Virus Network Email Data Recovery Onsite Job NO Fix NO Fee

Ph: 5768812 Open 7 Days 83 Reeves Rd Pakuranga

VINYL LAYER 25 yrs exp.

Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h VINYL LAYING, supply, prep & install. No job too big or small Ph Brendan 021-996-898, 537-8402ah

ELECTRICAL

FURNITURE REMOVAL

A STOVE PROBLEM?

FURNITURE

NZ Reg Electrician

Specialising in stove repairs

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

AA DOBBS LTD New Zealand Registered

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

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

271 1125 021 264 6080

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

Handymangardeners. co.nz. All garden care Ph Michael 0276 162 146

ALL BLOCKS LTD

EXTERIOR/ Interior. Exp’d.

Own scaffoldiing waterproofing to protect plaster homes, a speciality, Kevin 022 677 8014 PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Charlie 027 245 0807 PAINTER Int/Ext, 25 yrs exp in Eastern suburbs.

Roger Parker 576 9796 or 021951634 PAINTER Paperhanger.

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

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

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

GLASS & GLAZING

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

Regd. Master Painter. all work guaranteed

HAYNES GLASS

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

Ph Ross 521 2777 or 021-944899

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

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

Ben 021 884 072 or 534 5041 ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Ph Adrian 027603-1919 or a/hrs 537-2345

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

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

Terry’s

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

LANDSCAPES Ph: 535 9155 thebehersings@xtra.co.nz

PLUMBERS 1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

Silver Medal DESIGN Winner CONSTRUCTION Ellerslie MAINTENANCE Flowershow

ADAM OXLEY

LOCKSMITHS

Certifying Plumber

0800 24 LOCK 0800 245 625 HOWICK LOCKSMITHS CD177471

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

535 1111 027 235 2517

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: Ph 537 0397 - 021 207 8287

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• Locally owned Howick • Delivery and Pick up • Private or Corporate events • Servicing/cleaning included • Construction sites • Wkend/short term hire avail

SHIFTERS

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

GREGS GARDENING. weeding, pruning, hedges, small trees, gen garden tidyups. free quotes, 537 1121, 021 1167579 CD242704

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Microsoft Certified Professional

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

Internal and external Big or small jobs Repairs Maintenance 30 years experience Discounts for Gold Card Ph Clive 021 0509860

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FREE QUOTES

Rick 027 256 2533 Neil 021 135 5174

Affordable consultations and planting plans.

Phone Karen 021 865 590

FLOORSANDING

SN64060

Security Screened, Trained & Insured Operators

• Drain unblocking • CCTV camera • Drain repairs • Surface water problems Certified Drainlayers Free quotes and advice

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

Plus Lawns & Gardens

Ensuite, complete with shower, toilet suite, vanity, heated towel rail and mirror, also includes a recessed breakfast bar cupboards and space below for an under bench fridge, cupboards or open shelving above.

Floor coverings included

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

LEES CARPETS

HOMES & OFFICES

FREEPHONE 0800 882 623 - 0274 928 504

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

FLOORING & SERVICES

CARPET CARE

CEILING & WALL CLEANING

CLEANING, wkly, f.nghtly, springcln. Free quote, honest, reliable, refs, fit & exp.

Ph 021331190

(with or without the extras) From 10-25 Sq Mtrs

Port-a-Loo Hire

CEILING CARE

CLEANING

Sleepout, Home Office, Studio or just a room

E: malcolm@malricgroup.co.nz

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

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

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Ph: Paul 534 7427 hm or 021 251 4615

Your local caterer for over 15 years

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Extensions Construction Services Weather Tight Solutions

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

CD171490

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

DELICIOUS DINING

021 130 7217 09 217 2217

AFFORDABLE LOCAL

PAINTING & PLASTERING

GARDEN DESIGN

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

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

LICENCED BUILDING PRACTITIONER REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS

New Homes Alterations Reclads

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

CATERING

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

No call out fee if you mention this advert.

CD217636

PAKURANGA AUTO ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL

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

SUPREME ELECTRICAL

Interior/Exterior painting, Wallpaper stripping, Plasterboard fixing/stopping, Residential/Commercial High quality workmanship Ph Vincent 5339658 021-135 3388

SS80294

Power you need KOBA BATTERIES

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

SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates.

All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

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• 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

MOTORING

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

CARPENTERS

FRANIX

CARPET LAYING

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

NZ REG, Commercial / Domestic. All Electrical Work.

Free Quotes. Call free 0800 22 3330 or 0220 635 830

FENCING & TRELLIS

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

Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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

CD226123

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

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

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CONTINUOUS SPOUTING

DRAFTING & DESIGN

CONCRETE

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

FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901 CD177619

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

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

Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz

Ph: 533 0136 or 021 370 307

K55042

138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262

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

533-6954

CD137943

AERIAL Installation, home theatre setup, extra TV outlets incl Sky Ph: Rodger 021 659677

I Fix 4U

25 years experience 1. Stylish and affordable Bathroom renovations 2. Bathroom and Shower renovation specialist 3. Wall and Floor Tiling 4. All Aspects of Domestic Plumbing Service & Repair

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

Lawn & Gar& HEDGES. Friendly ser534 2053 or

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Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

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Carey

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GREENMAN den TREES Free quotes. vice. Phone 021 570 409

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HORIZON AERIALS LTD

NZ registered electrical service technician

PRODECK

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

LAWNCARE

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Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

CD127274

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TV Audio Aerials Heatpumps

ALUMINIUM JOINERY

Old School Builder

NZ Registered

ELECTRICAL

CD145261

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

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

AERIALS

CD6793

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CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

RUBBISH REMOVALS

PLUMBERS

UPHOLSTERERS

GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

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

TILING

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

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

PLUMBER Certified 23+yrs exp. New or RENO work/ Hot Water Cylinders. Brad 022 671 8125.

PLUMBER

Qualified Arborist

534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746 ALL TREES & STUMPS, chipping etc. est. 49 yrs, free quotes Ph Terry, NZ Arbor Tech, 027 4989 080, 530 8741

BRANCH MANAGER

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

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

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

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

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

RUBBISH REMOVALS

KB2051 E3C026

534-2595 Also Pauanui

ROOFING

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TREES KB2051

Plumbing Ltd

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

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Gary Hanson

UPHOLSTERERS

COVERS For boats, outdoor blinds & furniture

K54154

Ph: 0800 789 248

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

HOWICK OFFICE

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick - Ph 538 0680

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

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

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

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NORTH PARK - BOTANY DOWNS 1 Bed Ben Nevis Pl $320inc p&w Sally PAKURANGA 3 Bed Cascades Rd $530 Sally HOWICK - COCKLE BAY - MELLONS BAY 3 Bed Wellington St $520 Sally 4 Bed Paisley St $630 Sally HIGHBROOK - EAST TAMAKI HEIGHTS 4 bed Claremont Way $750 Robyn/Melissa 2 Bed Aptmt Stonedon Dr $520 Sally WHITFORD 1 Bed Whites Rd $460 inc p&w Sally

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Rodney St Cosy Pl Union Rd

$500 $780 $820

Lloyd Sam Lloyd

Oneroa Rd Eaglemont Dr

$520 $750

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

PAKURANGA OFFICE 102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

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

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Rental Lists are available at Botany Town Centre, Bucklands Beach, Howick, Dannemora, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga offices

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Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

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PLUMBER All maint wrk, no job too small. Prompt service. Ph 535 9567

Ph Murray

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CD140634

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

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

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027 594 1243 537 4796

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CHEMWASH R

TREES

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

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

Call Chris 021 366615 or 0508 932 532

& STUMP GRINDING

and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA2008)

SALLY MORRISON 10 Uxbridge Road Howick

Exterior Soft Washing of:

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

All about

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas

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

CD180802

Plumbing

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

Phone her on DDI: 538 0685 Mob: 027 305 7582

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Handy Andy

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

With over 10 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.

Nominations are invited for the election of 1 parent representative to the board of trustees.

A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters.

Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office Nominations close at noon on 8th September 2017 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement.

The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.

Voting closes at noon on 22nd September 2017 Gail Bond, Returning Officer

CD145278

♦

WINDOWS in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing.

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

TO LET

WATERBLASTING

BOARD OF TRUSTEE BY-ELECTION

Sally is quite simply an excellent letting consultant.

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

HOWICK 2brm cottage, suit semi-retired cple only, $430 pw. Ph 535 7877 pm.

CD229507

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 ♦

PH: Ph:274-8585 274-8585

TREE SERVICES

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

Experienced Letting Consultant

CD212258

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

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

0210311899

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SALLY MORRISON

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SS78394

CD246999

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KP87651

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Local Master Plumbers 24/7

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

TILING

0800 420 900

TO LET

WINDOW CLEANING

Stackpole’s Stackpole’s Upholstery Upholstery

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CLASSIFIEDS

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DRUM tuition, beg-adv.

Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170

KIDS KARATE

ABSOLUTELY Best massage, warm & clean. Winter special $50 1hr. 240 Pakuranga Rd. Ph one 576 1472 FOCUS ON FEET. Home visits. Professional Gentle Care. Marlena RN Ph 5331150 HAIRDRESSER, mobile, can come to your home.

30 yrs exp. Perms, colours, blow waves, haircuts Ph/txt Lisa 0272 760920

CRYSTAL VISIONS

HOLISTIC MARKET

Music LESSONS Lessons MUSIC Drums Guitar Bass Guitar Piano Keyboard Clarinet Saxophone Ph Ph:021 021879 879870 870

TAI CHI classes available.

Somerville area. For more info phone Miles 027 487 2811 TAI-CHI QIGONG ancient art for well being, boosting immune system. Enjoy lesson, practice music. Ph Instructor 576 3705 YOGA classes, small groups. Howick area. For more info contact Leah 021 266 5559

HOME HELP OFFERED HOME cleaning & ironing.

Hwk/Botany/Pknga areas.

Best rates. 027 2722319

Exercise whilst enjoying the sun. Its never too late to learn some TENNIS SUMMER SEASON NOW OPEN - New members Welcome!

Senior Opening Day - Sunday 27th August 1:30 - 3:30 pm along with CLUB PLAY Midweek Ladies Opening Day - Wednesday 30th August 9am Fun Tournament Junior/Intermediate Enrolment Day - Wednesday 6th September evening 6-8pm and Open Day Saturday 16th September 9am-12pm - ages 8-18years CARDIO TENNIS and ADULTS JUMPSTART BEGINNERS and INTERMEDIATE COACHING PROGRAMMES - Phone for more details

We accept donations of: Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

9 Ben Lomond Cres

Open 6 Days

We are a family friendly club and offer sessions for players of all abilities including Tiny Tennis, Juniors and Intermediates, Midweek, Twilight League, Veterans (over 45) competitive weekend and Midweek Interclub and adult beginner coaching.

Junior/Intermediate membership includes coaching twice a week during the summer season

0800 677 467 Visit our Website for more information www.howicktennis.org.nz or phone Kashmira Umrigar (Club Manager) 534 9152 - Email: howicktennis@xtra.co.nz

Pick Up Service Available

WANTED TO BUY

PETS

CAT DOORS $105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

Furniture Wanted in good condition

$$$

We pay cash!!

$$$

Single Items Deceased Estate Retiring or Moving Overseas?

WANTED TO BUY

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

WANTED to buy gold silver damaged & unwanted jewellery. We pay cash for old gold & silver items. Highland Park Jewellers. Shop, 1 Highland Park Shopping Center Ph 537-5656

Call Us Now! 0800 677 467 09 576 1507

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PETS

PINKYS PET BOARDING AND GROOMING 4/302 Te Irirangi Dr, Botany South Ph 09 265 2865

E: pinkys.boarding@xtra.co.nz - www.pinkys.co.nz CD250606

Dog and Cat Boarding Dog Grooming Doggy Day Care Pick up/Drop off service Free day care with all grooms

Do you want to find out more information about local sports clubs? checkout our online “Find a Club” they may have a listing there.

This listings will give you club information, a map to find them, contact details, photos and lots more. check it out! www.times.co.nz If you’re a club and want to know more about these Listings called “Find a Club” contact us on 271 8055 CD254750

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We sell:

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HOWICK TENNIS CLUB

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Christian LINK Howick Presbyterian Church

Email or b ri relevant c ng in the o form and wmpleted place it in e will the edition of next th Howick an e Pakuranga d Times also online in o digital vers ur ion for only

St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz

Sunday, August 20 9.30am Family Service with King’s Kids Thursday, August 24 10am Morning Worship Phone 535-4403 CD152726

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

All Saints’ Anglican Church

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

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

GBR088

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

FOR SALE

Special Conditions Apply

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22, Miss. 24, I-o-ta. 25, Ti-er (rev.). 26, Deter-gent. 27, Left.

Down - 1, No-b-le. 2, Plain. 3, Seeing. 4, Stalls. 5, Look.

6, Delivered. 12, Theo-r-is-ed. 13, Arms. 15, Ew-er. 17, Fr-inge. 18, In-tent. 20, Olive (anag.). 21, Sp-r-at. 23, Shed.

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NZ Modern School of Music www.modernmusic.co.nz

0800 696 874

HAYNE’S GLASS

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Sat 19 Aug. 10am - 3pm Pakuranga Community Hall 346 Pakuranga Rd (by KFC).

Readers, Healers, Crystals, Jewellery and lots more www.crystalvisions.nz

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

PAKURANGA Heights, 89 Ennis Ave, Sat 19, 9am, moving sale, more stuff

K54091

READINGS

MATHS, NCEA, Cambridge, IB. Exp & Qual.

Currently teaching Ph 273 9559 or 021 1104138

LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

We have teachers in your area. (Est 63 yrs)

“Seeing lives transformed by Christ’s saving power.

Being a community of hope, love and care.”

$115+gst.

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

Looking for a church home?

One Lord One Faith One People

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

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

PAKURANGA 67 Bramley Dr, 8am Sat Aug 19, lots of goodies, please park on road

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ARCHERY Professional Coaching every Wed, Spinal Unit, Otara 6pm - 7pm.

All equipment provided.

Phone 021 541236 or 09 435 4174

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Year 1 to 13 Maths and English 30 Years Experience Top NZ Qualified, Fun, Friendly teacher University Lecturer Phone Sam 021 770 717

sports

GARAGE SALES

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ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

MATHS TUTOR

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PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY (Never known to fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, Assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (Mention Your Request now).

There are none that can withstand your power.

O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) O Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times) Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days.

You must publish it, and it will be granted to you.

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Sunday at Eastgate

Sunday morning 9.30am (with children’s programme) Sunday evening service TBA Youth Group every Friday 7.00pm

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

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8.30am, 9am, 10:45am & 5.30pm Great Children’s Programme available 5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga, Ph 576 1500 www.eastgatecc.org.nz

Eastgate - a lighthouse in the community

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Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, August 17, 2017 — 23

Success for Hornets

BBI receives new sports cloud Bucklands Beach Intermediate students will soon be able to play outside no matter what the weather with the construction of a new Sports Cloud.

Deputy Principal Ed Roper says they realised they needed a facility that could be used by students when the weather is too cold, wet or hot.

The idea of a gymnasium was floated but Mr Roper said that would only provide

limited space and mean only one class would be able to use the space at a time.

The Sports Cloud will have a levelled asphalt surface and consist of two full sized netball courts and one full sized basketball court with new hoops and backboards.

A mesh fence will also be constructed to protect students from wind and rain.

The Sport Cloud will be formally opened on Friday August 25.

Photo Facebook

T

he Under 12-13 Restricted Howick Hornets Team came from behind in their Grand Final on Sunday, August 13 to knock out the Hibiscus Coast Raiders 28-20 and cement their place as the Auckland Rugby League Under 12-13 Restricted 2017 Champions.

The team have had a very solid

season with only one loss all year.

A special congratulations to coach Zalman Ramsay on this achievement, backed by team manager Shelley Brown. Zalman Ramsay’s dedication and commitment to this team has been second to none.

This year’s team comprised the following boys:

Kyan Brown, Toaiti Ramsay, Malaehi Vaifale, Nathan Ripia, Matthew Diamond, Kodi Moses, Jay T Tonga, Jayden Morrison, Braye Holmes, Daniel Howell, Kees Jones, Travis Keenan, Noah Page, Sonny Kahui, Noah Marshall, Xavier Holloway, Mathiaous Noble, Noah Priest.

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Fencibles remain unbeaten It was a tough match against a spirited Ngongotaha side who were among a small handful of teams to go ahead of them in the match. The final score was 3-1 to the Fencibles First XI.Reminiscent of the away trip to Ngongotaha earlier in the year, Fencibles went into the changing rooms at half time again having had most the possession but still behind on the scoreboard. www.times.co.nz A big lift in the second half saw goals to Jarrod Young, Scott Booker and a worldy from Jack Allen to seal the win. The result Check online for the latest sporting pictures available for purchase keeps Fencibles top of the table and still unbeaten in 20 games.

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THURSDAY 17 Rise7:02am Set5:48pm 6:47 to 8:47am 7:17 to 9:17pm 2:21am 2:56pm Rise2:31am Set1:01pm

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SATURDAY 19 Rise6:59am Set5:50pm 8:46 to 10:46am 9:16 to 11:16pm 4:28am 5:05pm Rise4:36am Set2:58pm

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MONDAY 21 Rise6:57am Set5:51pm 10:43am to 12:43pm 6:30am 6:58pm Rise6:20am Set5:10pm

TUESDAY 22 Rise6:55am Set5:52pm 11:37am to 1:37pm 11:10pm to 1:10am 7:26am 7:50pm Rise7:03am Set6:17pm

WEDNESDAY 23 Rise6:54am Set5:53pm 12:29 to 2:29pm 12:03 to 2:03am 8:17am 8:39pm Rise7:42am Set7:22pm

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Young guns ready to fire A

safo Aumua, Caleb Clarke and Will Jordon are three classy superstars from the world champion NZ Under 20 rugby team capable of making a huge impact in this year’s Mitre 10 championship.

All have the x-factor that distinguishes the exhilarating play of Dane Coles, Rieko Ioane and Barrett brothers, Beauden and Jordie.

At 1.77m tall and 108kg, former St Pat’s Silverstream juggernaut hooker Aumua has explosive speed and strength which he demonstrated in scoring three tries for Wellington against Northland last year.

This year he proved he is even better when scoring a swag more in this year’s U20 World Cup triumph in Georgia, including another hattrick in the devastating 64-17 final win against England.

With Ricky Riccitelli deservedly included in the All Blacks squad this week following another head injury to Coles, Wellington are incredibly well served for hookers.

When fit and free from his concussion, Coles is the world’s best.

But with more experience and improvement with his throwing, expect Aumua to seriously challenge him. He’s that good.

Son of a gun Caleb Clarke looks set to make a huge impact for Auck-

Asafo Aumua is one of three remarkable players from the NZ U20s to look out for in the Mitre 10 champs this year.

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land in what promises to be an intriguing Mitre 10 championship.

Fast and strong, Clarke is a prolific try-scorer and sprint champion whose style mirrors that of father, Eroni, who was a star for Graham Henry’s Auckland Colts team before he graduated to All Black honours.

Caleb captained Mt Albert Grammar to the national secondary schools title last year and, like fel-

low Mt. Albert Old Boys Bryan Williams and Rieko Ioane, is equally proficient at centre and wing.

Classy fullback Jordan is a product of Christchurch Boys High and scored 19 tries in 11 games for the First XV last year.

This year the 19-year-old added four tries for Christchurch against his school’s Old Boys at senior level and has signed a two-year Mitre 10 contract with Tasman, the prov-

ince of David Havili, who this week joined the All Black squad after Jordie Barrett was side-lined for the season with a shoulder injury.

Although Havili reserved his best games for the champion Crusaders as a fullback, he was named as a midfielder in the Tasman squad, presumably to make way for Jordan.

With Ben Smith planning to limit his test appearances this sea-

Agnew’s Angle son after suffering concussion and inner ear problems, Jordie Barrett will miss a great opportunity to further consolidate his place as fullback.

However there are still plenty of options other than Smith and Havili with Israel Dagg, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie and Nehe Milner-Skudder all having shown form at fullback.

Meanwhile, dissatisfied with their performance in tying the series against the British and Irish Lions, the All Blacks will seek to improve against an Australian team they have repeatedly whipped in recent years.

However, the Aussies have made a smart move in promoting the impressive Michael Hooper to skipper and they have had a lot longer to prepare as a squad.

Having had limited game time since rupturing his Achilles tendon at the Rio Olympics and serving suspension for being sent off against the Lions, Sonny Bill Williams needs to silence his critics with a strong performance akin to that he showed in the Blues triumph against the Lions.

With strong competition for midfield berths, he still has something to prove.

■ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

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