Howick and Pakuranga Times August 31 2017

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here is a simmering of discontent amongst drivers with the reshuffling of bus operators and bus routes in Auckland.

The move is likely to see a reduction in hours for some local bus drivers. No jobs are likely to be lost.

Auckland Transport is being blamed for a public tendering process where the focus has been on cents and dollars instead of service.

A reader called the Times to inform that Howick & Eastern Buses (H & E) has lost the contract with AT to ferry people from East Auckland into the city. Once the present contract ends, some of their buses will not be allowed past Panmure so passengers will have to transfer to other buses or the trains, he said.

Rudd Hughes, from First Union

that represents bus drivers, blames the Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) for a tendering process of bus routes where it is the bus drivers who have to take the ultimate hit in terms of reduced wages.

He says H & E Buses have lost the contract of some of the routes to Go Bus Transport, a major operator in Hamilton and now one of the biggest players in the business.

“There is a lot of frustration amongst bus drivers who feel they have been exploited,” says Mr Hughes. “This affects quality of service as bus drivers who are entrusted with transporting people to work and back are working extra hours and fatigued which could be dangerous for passengers.”

James Ireland,acting media manager for Auckland Transport, clarifies saying: “By the end of 2018 all

Auckland bus routes will be operated under contracts with Auckland Transport, approximately half of which have been subject to a tendering process and the remainder directly negotiated with the existing bus company.

“Six local bus routes in the Botany, Howick, Bucklands Beach, Half Moon Bay, Pakuranga, Panmure area will be operated by Go Bus Transport Ltd following the East Auckland tender round.

“In the case of East Auckland, the main trunk services along Ti Rakau Drive and Pakuranga Rd were not put out to tender, but will continue to be operated by Howick & Eastern following a contract negotiation process,” he informs.

Mr Ireland says that the H & E Buses will also continue to operate all bus services in the Botany,

East Tamaki, Manukau corridor as a result of successfully bidding for two tenders, one of which has been operating since October 2016 (routes 352 and 353 through East Tamaki).

“H & E will continue to operate the all-day service from Botany to the City via Ti Rakau Drive, Panmure, Ellerslie and Newmarket, which will operate at least every 15 minutes from early morning until late evening, seven days a week.

“They will also continue to operate the Pakuranga Rd service (Botany, Cockle Bay, Howick, and Panmure).

This route will continue to the City via the Motorway in peak periods, but off-peak will terminate at Panmure Interchange where customers will be able to transfer to either the Eastern Line train or the Botany to the City double-decker bus route. ➤ Turn to Page 5

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The 1980s DeLorean time machine replica will be at East City Wesleyans annual Father’s Day Blokes and Cars/ Bikes event this Sunday.

East Auckland resident Mat Bedogni spent more than 1400 hours modifying the DeLorean to look like the one used by Doc and Marty McFly in the film.

Bedgoni says he even received guidance from the directors of the 1985 film to ensure the car looked as close to the original as possible.

The car enthusiast says everything from the colour of the wires to the placement of the screws is copied from the original, making it almost an exact replica.

Mat Bedgoni and East City Wesleyan Church senior pastor Rev Dr Richard Waugh pictured with the replica DeLorean time machine from the hit movie Back to the Future.

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“Being a young kid in the 80s it was the number one movie car and I think it still is. I always wanted a DeLorean, but it took about five or six years before I felt confident I could turn it

“I had a DeLorean filmmaker come to New Zealand and he was visiting all of the DeLorean car owners in the country,” Bedgoni says.

“He has seen a lot of the DeLorean’s around the world for his film, but when he saw this car he said he’s never seen a replica movie car as accurate as this one. He reckons it must be in the top three most accurate in the world.”

Bedogni says he loves being able to share the car with the community and see the joy it brings to other people. For $10 event-goers can get their photo taken in the DeLorean and receive a time travel certificate.

There will also be a range of cars and bikes on display at the Father’s Day event, a free barbeque and drinks and a fire truck and an educational display by fire and emergency services.

The event is free for community members of all ages.

Late note for dads to bosses Dads, uncles and big brothers get together at the Father’s Day celebration at Pigeon Mountain School to celebrate their role in the students’ lives and say a huge thank you to them.

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Since the car was finished, Bedgoni has received praise from around the world for his accuracy in recreating the iconic film car.

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ordered and bought some bread. And as they The words “I am not anwalked out with the gry” begged more quesbread, round the corner tions than it answered. a soldier with a gun took The words were spothe bread away from ken by holocaust surthem, took it round the vivor Peter Gaspar to a back door of the bakery theatre full of Macleans and put it back on the College students recently. shelf.”

He was one of only 132 Terezin was not an Jewish children to surextermination camp but vive Terezin concentratens of thousands of peotion camp out of 15,000 ple died within its walls children that went in from starvation and malduring WWII. nutrition, riddled with But he says he is not lice and disease.

Holocaust survivor Peter Gaspar spoke to Macleans angry.

In May of 1945, Peter College students as part of the Jewish Federation of “Anger kills the hater New Zealand’s HOPE programme. Times photo Wayne Martin and his mother were libmuch quicker than it kills erated from the camp. the hated. There is no room for mination,” he says.

Only two other family members hatred in this world,” he says.

“From Terezin every week survived the holocaust - Gaspar’s In 1942 Gaspar was five years transport vans left for exter- father and his uncle. old and living in Bratislava when mination camps, mainly AusIn 1949 they arrived in Aushis family went underground, chwitz. tralia to start a new life. living in secret cellars, attics, and “It was a show place for Hitler Gaspar has since returned to garden sheds to escape the Nazis. to show how well he was treat- Bratislava to thank the people They were moved from one ing the Jews. A film was made who helped save his life. place of hiding to the next in the in 1944 called ‘Hitler gave a town The son of a family who hid dead of night. to the Jews’ to protect them from Gaspar told him they were grate“They saw our common the horrors and the ravages of ful. humanity, rather than the fact war,” he says.

“You gave [my parents] the that they were Christian and we The Red Cross visited the opportunity to prove to them were Jewish,” he says of the peo- concentration camp to confirm that they were the people they ple who risked their lives to hide the Jewish were being treated thought they were.” them. as well as the Nazi propaganda In 2006, after his retirement, Staying ahead of the Nazi claimed.

Gaspar joined the Courage to Death squads, the Jewish fam“They found that there were Care organisation teaching ily remained hidden until the tables outside cafes, people in young people about the dangers end of 1944 before they turned coats, button downs and ties, of prejudice and discrimination. themselves in after Gaspar fell having cake and drinking coffee,” He tells the students, “don’t deathly ill.

Gaspar recalls. ever be a bystander.”

Gaspar and his mother where “But it was all a show.”

“Five million Europeans stood sent to Terezin, separated from A bakery was opened and by and let the holocaust happen. his father who was sent to a Terezin money was printed and We each have the power to make Labour camp in Germany. given to people to buy bread, he a difference in the life of another “Terezin was a holding opera- says. person, but we need to make the tion, a halfway house to exter“They went in as they were decision to stand up to evil.”

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General Elections 2017 – Election Day: Saturday, September 23

‘It’s about the bigger picture’

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on postage stamp sections and told this is usinesswoman the new norm,” said Suzanne Kelly’s Kelly. warm demean“AMETI (Auckour masks a very real land Manukau anger at a GovernEastern Transport ment she feels has Initiative – a group of done its dash. projects that will give A sensible mum residents of South of three teens with Eastern suburbs “Pakuranga in my improved transport blood”, she makes choices) – is all good, no bones about her but is still years from distaste with the rulbeing completed and ing National Party’s with the increase in legacy which is now infill housing, this seriously impacting NZ First Pakuranga candidate will not be enough. housing, immigration Suzanne Kelly.

“Aucklanders are Photo supplied and health. suffering because the “I got into politics to truly make a population is growing too fast. difference. I have had enough of the “How can this government live with growing inequality and know we can- themselves, locking future generations not have another term of a government out of the market and them becoming only concerned about big business and renters for life?” overseas investors,” she said.

Uncontrolled immigration and “The stories I am hearing (are) about 250,000 temporary work visas issued the huge hospital waiting lists and each year was seriously impacting the chronic shortage of doctors and spe- lives of average Kiwis, she maintained. . cialists.

“New Zealanders have had enough “This is what happens when your of gridlocked transport, long hospital government lacks compassion for their waiting lists, unaffordable housing, people and puts money and big busi- lack of funding for mental health and ness first. I am here for all New Zea- the highest youth suicide rate in the landers. We have had enough. Enough OECD. is enough.”

“We’ve had enough.”

From Half Moon Bay, Kelly believes She said she has compassion “for our NZ First “is the only party with back- people”, has run multiple companies bone”. and believes she can offer new ideas Fighting words, fuelled with emotion and strategies. roused by the knowledge it is impact“I have lived here most of my life, ing her three teenage kids. brought up my family here and believe Don’t mention housing (unaffordable I am the best candidate for the job,” she housing, she corrects me). said.

“Pakuranga and nearby suburbs “I promise 100 per cent commitment are now been forced to accept high to the people of Pakuranga by working numbers of infill housing in the near hard for the electorate and making a future, with families expected to live difference in my community.”

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orking full time and having a three-monthold daughter would be enough to keep most people fairly busy.

Throw in a bit of General Election campaigning for a highlycontested electorate and you start to wonder how Guy Hunt is still functioning as a normal person.

If that wasn’t enough, he also plays golf, competes in IronMan triathlons and brews his own beer.

Hunt is standing for the Green Party in the Pakuranga electorate – a safe National seat that’s been comfortably held by Maurice Williamson since 1987 – until now.

Williamson announced last year that he would not stand for re-election in the 2017 General Election, instead accepting a diplomatic posting in Los Angeles.

With Williamson out of the picture for the first time in decades, could it be time for a change of party in the seat?

Hunt thinks so.

“I think there is [a mood for change].Going out and talking to voters, there is a mood for green change.

“People are aware there are water issues, climate issues, social issues and I feel like the National Party are not quite dealing with those at [the right] pace.

“Maurice was there about 30 years [and now] Simeon [Brown] has come along, he’s still quite

Kelly: Enough is enough

Green Party Pakuranga candidate Guy Hunt. Photo supplied

young and new to the game and from talking to voters there is that mood for change – they are open to these new ideas.”

Hunt – an accountant by trade – became involved with local politics after returning from London towards the end of 2015 and thinking he “could add some value”.

He works as a Financial Controller for Bed Bath and Beyond at head office and says politics and business aren’t all that far apart.

“I’m a business person and most businesses are operated on a sustainable approach; that’s where you’re looking at the three legs of a tripod – environment, social issues and economic issues.

“You need to be profitable, you need to ensure people in your business are getting the right support and everything they need and you’re looking after the environment.”

He says it’s simply a matter of taking those basic principles to a

government scale.

“We need to make sure we’re doing it that way because at the moment I feel like we’re not doing it in a sustainable way.”

It’s about the big picture, he says.

“You can work in business and affect that one business you’re working in – or if you’re a consultant you might go out to a few businesses – but that’s still those few businesses.

“We need to be doing things on a much faster, grander scale than we’re currently doing it and if you’re doing it company by company, it’s tough.”

He said he put up his hand to try and get into Government to tackle issues such as climate change “in real time rather than deferring it 30 years down the track.

“That’s the reason I got involved – I wanted to be involved that change and making New Zealand the clean, green 100 per cent pure image that we sell ourselves for.”

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General Elections 2017 Election Day: Saturday, September 23

Meet the candidates

Welcome to part four of the Times’ General Election coverage.

We have continued to run more detailed profiles of those pushing for your votes (visit www.times.co.nz under the News banner).

Numerous groups are hosting election meetings featuring various candidates.

The Times will be attending two – both of which will feature candidates for the major parties.

The first public meeting we are attending will be the Pakuranga Electorate Meet-the Candidates meeting on Monday September 4 at St Mark’s Catholic Church, 334 Pakuranga Road at 7:30pm.

St Mark’s has confirmed the candidates Simeon Brown, National; Barry Kirker, Labour; Carrie StoddartSmith, Maori; Guy Hunt, Greens and Suzanne Kelly, NZ First (meeting details, phone Rev Chris Sullivan 576 2888). The Times will also be attending the Botany Electorate Meet-theCandidates event on September 11 at 7.30pm at the East City Wesleyan Church Centre at 219 Burswood Drive, Botany.

This meeting will feature Julie Zhu, Greens; Tofik Mamedov, Labour; JamiLee Ross, National and Jenny Marcroft, a NZ First representative.

It will be hosted by Rev Dr Richard Waugh with Lloyd Wong as facilitator.

(Phone 273-9044 for information).

■ If you have questions for the candidates you’d like answered, email editor@times.co.nz.

Bus routes change ➤ From Page 1 “Although off-peak services (the middle of the day including weekends) along Pakuranga Rd will no longer run all the way to the City, they will operate twice as frequently as the current services – at least every 15 minutes instead of generally every 30 minutes.

Full details of the East Auckland New Network will be communicated to bus customers and households before the go-live date, starting with updated information on the Auckland Transport website.

Consultation

The East Auckland New Network, which will change all bus routes east of the Tamaki River, was announced by Auckland Transport in June

2016 following public consultation in late 2015.

Q & A with Sheryll Otway, CEO Howick and Eastern Buses Does renegotiation of the contract with AT mean that H& E Buses have lost some of the routes to Go Bus? These routes were tendered and in any tender process there is the likelihood of change.

Is it true that six bus routes that originally belonged to the iconic H & E buses in the area will soon be operated by Go Bus? We have certainly lost some iconic routes which are very disappointing Will this affect the H & E bus service to the city?

The tendering process does

not affect the service delivery of any other routes.

Will Express buses at peak time still be operating as usual?

Everything stays the same, but as we are all aware things are always subject to change.

Does the transfer of routes to Go Bus translate into less work for H & E drivers and less wages?

Less work - well we have lost work, but drivers work under a 40 hour a week contract and that will not change.

Are you required to have buses painted in the AT colours and is the cost to be borne by the H & E Buses?

Yes all buses must be painted to run within the new PTOM environment and vehicle specs are specific to the contract.

Meet our newest reporter Therese Henkin (pictured) joined the Times last month. She comes with a background in magazine journalism.

Previously Therese worked at Bauer Media having graduated with a Bachelor of Communication Studies majoring in Journalism in 2015. She is now ready

to take on the challenge of weekly deadlines, daily online reporting and community news.

As a Howick local, Therese has always been interested in listening to and sharing the stories of those in the area, celebrating their successes and giving them a platform to push for change.

Outside of work Therese enjoys photography, travel, brunch dates and dressing her pug in a tutu. She hopes to one day learn to love coffee, so she never has to order a hot chocolate in front of a politician again. Until then you’ll find her reporting on crime, local government and a bit of everything else – arts, education and general news. To get in contact with Therese, email therese@ times.co.nz.

SIMEON BROWN NATIONAL PARTY CANDIDATE FOR PAKURANGA

I’m Simeon Brown, your National Party candidate for Pakuranga.

I’m passionate about East Auckland and am seeking your support to represent these fantastic suburbs in Parliament.

With a background in commercial banking and local politics, I have experience working for constituents and delivering results, and I will bring that same energy and commitment to the people who live here.

Standing as the National Party candidate for Pakuranga, I have a clear set of priorities: 1.

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Smarter transport solutions that don’t punish motorists.

More police and increased community safety.

Supporting Pakuranga families and businesses.

Continued improvements in educational achievement.

Well-resourced local health services.

I would be honoured to be Pakuranga’s next local voice in Parliament.

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News bites Correction Howick College’s new Innovation Stream has been awarded funding from the Ministry of Education (MoE), not the MoD. The error was made in editing. The funding will be used to upskill teachers in delivering the new curriculum.

School fundraiser Howick College’s MacDonald House committee held a fundraiser recently to support Ronald McDonald House Charity. The market day raised over $1000, with henna tattooing, food stalls, a photo booth and a ‘dunk the teacher’ stall on display.

Soulscape exhibition

Andrew Norton, a senior minister at St Columba Church, is having chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer at the moment. A keen photographer and poet, the church will host an exhibition called Soulscapes of his works next month. All the proceeds will be going to the Cancer Society and Dove House Hospice. Viewings are from Monday to Friday from 9am-3pm and Sunday mornings from September 3 to September 29 at St Columba Cafe, 480 Ti Rakau Drive. Soulscapes is an exhibition of landscape photography and poetry reflecting on Andrew’s journey of change, transition, surgery for pancreatic cancer and subsequent chemotherapy. For viewing times with Andrew phone 274-4864.

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Freemasons aim to have fun T

ony Grimwood of Karaka has been made Master of the Howick Freemasons Lodge for 201718 and says he wants, above all, the members to have fun.

‘Of course, I will be conducting the work of the Lodge and our ancient ceremonies in the traditional manner but I want our members to enjoy our meetings and take part in the the charitable community activities we have planned. I also want our wives and families to be more engaged in what we do’.

A broadcast engineer for a media company, Mr Grimwood took up his position as head of the Lodge for the next 12 months when he was installed in the traditional cere-

mony at the Lodge in Highland Park last month by senior Grand Lodge Officer, Right Worshipful Brother Peter Muir, a retired Air New Zealand senior captain, 40-year member of the Lodge and long-time resident of Howick.

Mr Grimwood joined the Lodge in 2007 when living in Maraetai and says he feels honoured to be made the seventy-second Master of the Lodge formed in 1945.

‘Freemasons are now speaking up about who they are and what they do. We’ve hidden our light under a bushel for too long and it’s about time we spread the good news. We are proud of our principles and what we do to help the local com-

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munity and we’re open to anyone who wants to know more’.

Freemasonry is celebrating the 300th anniversary of its founding in England, this year. The first Lodge in New Zealand was formed in 1842.

Among the many local causes the Lodge has helped in recent times are Howick Coastguard, Eastgate Trust for disabled adults, Blind Foundation (Guide Dog training and digital audiobooks &, periodicals), Assistance Dogs, Stand children’s (health) camp, and Howick Historical Village.

The new Master of Lodge Howick, Mr Tony Grimwood right), was installed by Mr Peter Muir, Grand Warden, Grand Photo supplied Lodge of NZ.

Festival to welcome spring

Films screened ‘Polish Battle of Britain’ based on a diary of the 303 squadron plus ‘Gladiators: Free Polish Forces’ in WW2.

Age 15+. 2-4 pm. Entry by donation, Sunday September 3, Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

Children from around 35 primary and secondary schools in Howick, Pakuranga Botany and Whitford will come together to perform as members of their school kapa haka groups for the Koanga Festival 2017 on Saturday from 9am-4pm at Somerville Intermediate School.

There is a powhiri at 8.30am.

The Koanga Festival celebrates the arrival of spring.

After practising all year under the tutelage of many skilled kapa haka tutors in the eastern ward, the children have an opportunity to showcase their learning about some important

aspects of the Maori world.

The theme for this year’s festival is `Standing Side by Side’ — the event is about whanau in the community coming together and standing side by side to watch the tamariki (children).

Proud families and dignitaries will attend the event.

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Japanese students learn cricket

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In a specially arranged session

by Neville Nair, teacher in charge of cricket at Pakuranga Intermediate, held at the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club, around 18 visiting Japanese exchange students were learning batting, catching and bowling skills for the first time.

Mr Nair says that while baseball is a very popular sport in Japan, it is not difficult to transfer the skills from baseball to cricket.

Seishi Takahashi, the coordinator

who brings the exchange students to Pakuranga Intermediate every alternate year, says it is a novel experience for the students.

Twelve-year-old Noah Scordino from Pakuranga Intermediate says that last year when he visited Japan, he went to the same school as the Japanese students in the city of Sunmi.

“I think Keita Suzuki who is an ace at baseball is doing rather well in picking up cricket,” he says.

Francis Scordino, who is on the board of trustees at Pakuranga Intermediate, says there is an interest in cricket being added to the sporting options of school students in Japan.

“As I understand it, there has been discussion at New Zealand national level regarding this, and given that

Japanese students were visiting the school, it seemed a perfect opportunity for them to have a go and then provide feedback in Japan.”

Also training the students to play cricket is Danru Ferns, who is the Howick and Pakuranga Cricket Club’s cricket development officer.

Part of his role is to work closely with the junior section of the club in providing coaching and training.

The club has a new strategic plan which includes working closely with all local schools in the region, and offering them cricket coaching and tournament opportunities.

Left to right, Japanese students Keita Suzuki, Kei Kawashima and Mizuki Sato with Pakuranga Intermediate student Noah Scordino and cricket development officer Danru Ferns.

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ment introduced a maximum duration of three years for lower skilled Essential Skills visa-holders.

The change applies to those earning less than $41,538 a year and after the three years migrants would need to spend 12 months outside of New Zealand before they were eligible for another visa to work in another lower-skilled role.

Woodhouse says the changes will also help strike the right balance between ensuring Kiwis are at the front of the queue for jobs and making sure employers have access to temporary migrant workers where there are shortages to sustain economic growth.

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skilled migrants were clear about their future prospects in New Zealand.

“It had been worrying me that people had been here a very long time for no pathway to residency,” Woodhouse says.

“Being honest with them and being very clear with them on the prospects that they have for staying permanently when they do arrive is very important.”

Woodhouse says we are fortunate, because these problems are the positive challenges of growth.

“I’d much rather have that than the challenges of trying to stem the tide of New Zealanders flying offshore and a flaccid economy, because we certainly don’t have that.”

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“I love human hoardings, its great fun. Although, I don’t usually do it in a suit,” he laughs.

The Dunedin local says whether he’s campaigning on the streets or ensuring high quality migrants are filling skill shortages, he considers himself lucky to be in a position to help grow a strong economy and labour force for New Zealand.

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rog Puddles Child Care Centre, responsible for looking after hundreds of local kids around the Bucklands Beach and Half Moon Bay areas over the years, has changed hands.

Jo Clarke, of Botany, has sold the business after 15-and-a-half years and finished up at the centre in Dianne-Louise Dr, Half Moon Bay, on August 4. “Gosh, I was looking at enrolments...we have had about 500 or so children over the 15 years I would say,” said Jo. “It certainly was a massive move, as Froggies was a huge part of my life for over 15 years.

“I worked lots in the evening and was also so busy juggling work, my boys and all their after school activities as well as being heavily involved

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in rugby, so I was always really busy,” she said.

“I just really wanted to slow down, be less stressed and be a better mum for my boys.

“The hardest part for me to walk away from is the wonderful team of teachers I currently work with; they are all fantastic and all have something special about them which makes Froggies such a fabulous place.

Long-time staff members Tina Packwood and Moira Bridgeman are staying on at Frog Puddles.

The new owner is a fully qualified teacher (privately owned) with more than 10 years experience in the industry.

They, Kavita and Sandeep Bhatia, are committed to offering quality childcare for the local community.

Tackling youth offending head-on As this is my final column preelection, can I say thank you to the Botany Electorate for the opportunity to be your MP for the past six years.

Crime rates have been trending down in recent years, mostly due to the excellent work NZ Police do in the community. A lot of emphasis has been placed on working with young people, and we have seen a 31 per cent reduction in youth crime reduce since June 2011.

However, we want to do more to target the small group of young people who commit large numbers of violent and serious offences – such as aggravated

assault, aggravated robbery, and rape.

If National is re-elected, we will fund a $60 million package over four years to target our most serious young offenders and help them to lead better lives.

We will be creating a new Young Serious Offenders (YSOs) category for the approximately 150 hardened young offenders which will establish a year-long defence-led Junior Training Academy.

The YSO will provide wraparound service for YSOs including support to address problems like addiction, mental health, or other drug issues, as well as support-

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ing them through the curriculum good literacy and numeracy skills. The training will also focus on activity, and development of discipline and character.

YSOs who fail to complete their time at the Academy will be sent back to serve an adult prison sentence instead.

Other policies to target YSOs include tightening bail requirements, increasing the use of electronic monitoring, and removing the ability to be released early from any youth justice custodial sentences.

We also have to understand that most YSOs often have few good role models and have the

ami-Lee Ross MP for Botany freedom to commit serious crimes. This is why National plans to hold negligent parents to account.

Parents will be required to attend parenting education programmes, and ensure that breaches of parental orders are recorded on a parent’s record.

We will be implementing instant fines for parents who have kids under the age of 14 wandering around the streets between 12am and 5am.

Night of glamour awaits at Uxbridge

By KELLY TEED Jennifer Ward-Lealand could be referred to as Auckland theatre royalty.

She’s been in the business for a number of years and has performed in plays such as The Book of Everything, Poor Boy and Osage County.

On Saturday September 9, she’s bringing her unforgettable stage presence to Uxbridge Arts & Culture – a cabaret called ‘Falling in Love Again’.

Jennifer says the cabaret was born after she played actress and singer Marlene Dietrich in a play. After spending six months researching her, Jennifer “couldn’t bear to let her go”.

Audiences can expect an “incredibly glamorous night”, says Jennifer, with a repertoire of 17 Marlene Dietrich songs to perform.

“It’s really, really beautiful,” Jennifer says of the show.

“People get an immense amount of pleasure from the show [and] there’s nothing nicer than the smile spread across people’s faces when they hear a song that particularly resonates with them.”

Dust off your glitziest evening gown and head down to Uxbridge Arts & Culture on Saturday September 9 for an unforgettable evening of glamour.

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Under the Trees for Survival NZ wide project, the children of Bucklands Beach Primary School have nurtured seedlings in their growing facility at the school and finally the big day arrived when the seedlings were ready for plant out.

Armed with gumboots, parkas and gloves, the students, along with several parent helpers, teacher Jacinta Howie, Trees for Survival facilitator Eve Clarke and Half Moon Bay Rotary helpers Irena Giles and Terry Daniell travelled to Waiau Pa where

during a long morning stint they planted out some 800 young plants to stabilise the land.

The site had been well cleared from gorse, hawthorn, woolly nightshade and other nasties and the soil was ideal for planting - soft rich and full of worms!

Trees for Survival is an environmental education programme which involves young people growing and planting native trees.

The programme creates community partnerships by engaging schools, their community, local businesses and councils all working together to restore our natural heritage. The aim of the programme is to grow native seedlings to plant on unstable

Success for HPHC Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club has wrapped up a strong season with both the Premier Women and Premier Men teams making it into their respective finals.

Premier Women finished their season on a high with a fantastic 2-1 victory over arch rivals Somerville.

Both teams had their Black sticks playing so the crowd was entertained to a very high caliber game of hockey.

Howick shot into the lead early in the 1st half through a fine field goal from Black Stick striker Deanna Ritchie.

The second goal was scored by midfielder Lydia Velzian, off a brilliant counter attack initiated by Anita McLaren, who was outstanding.

Somerville fought hard in the second half and pulled a goal back off a penalty conversion

by Phoebe Steele.

Somerville launched an all out attack in the last 5 minutes replacing their goal keeper with an extra field player, but Howick’s goal keeper made some brilliant saves to ensure the win for Howick Pakuranga.

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It was also recognized that growing and caring for native trees had significant educational outcomes.

Rotary Clubs throughout NZ have been to the forefront of the project, assisting schools with their individual projects and liaising with councils and schools with the organisation and providing manpower assistance for the plant outs.

In its 25 years of existence, Trees for Survival has planted well over 1.5 million trees and is active in 133 New Zealand schools. for 14 years with pride and distinction, announced her retirement after the final.

HPHC Premier Men Roskill Eden in the men’s final.

It was a hard fought battle that went down to the last seconds with Roskill eventually winning 4 – 3.

The men were gutted but really proud of their season.

HPHC won the trophy for top men’s club in the Auckland competition.

The premier reserve men played in their final on Sunday vs Roskill Eden and were able winners beating Roskill 4 – 1 to take the title. HPHC also placed first in the premier youth boys and premier youth girl competitions.

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This year, however, when we looked at our rates invoice we found there’s no refund. We didn’t use the service last year! So we complained this to the council. And last week (a person) from council rang us saying there’s no more refunds, even if you don’t use this service.

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I have several paintings in progress which I took to my car and placed the Old House painting on the roof of my car whilst I opened my car boot to put my oils and other painting materials in. Alas, at this very senior moment, I close the boot, locked the yacht club and drove home.

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When the service rolled out in late 2015, it started half way through our financial year. This meant that not all residents could take part in the collection.

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materials I discovered my Old House painting was missing.

A phone call to my art colleague confirmed there was no painting left inside or outside. Again, I searched this morning but without success.

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will be to turn the raw new recruits into footy players.

“A game plan for our team is crucial. Obviously our team got spanked a lot last year,” he said.

He noted the numbers at a midweek training a few weeks out from the opening match meant that the Hornets would be able to put out a full team and reserves bench, with spare players as injury cover.

Given the size of AFL fields, fresh legs can make all the difference.

Senior player Ryan White said he was looking forward to seeing rugby league players from the Hornets get involved with AFL. “They’ve got a very big community behind them. They’ve put the feelers out on their Facebook page and other ways they engage with

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ith a new coach, a new name and new kit, an east Auckland AFL club is also looking for a new start.

The Aussie Rules team formerly known as the Pakuranga Panthers have cut ties with the Pakuranga Rugby Club, and are now affiliated to the Howick Hornets Rugby League club instead.

The Panthers have barely won a match since 2014, and have often struggled to get a full team on the field.

However, with the 2017 Auckland AFL season about to get underway, numbers and enthusiasm are up for the newly formed Howick Hornets.

New coach Andrew Azzopardi, who recently arrived from Melbourne, says his biggest challenge Howick Hornets on attack at the Preliminary Final last Saturday against Pt Chevalier Pirates.

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Hornets slip behind Pt Chev The Howick Hornets fought hard against the Pt Chevalier Pirates at the Trusts Arena in Saturday’s Fox Memorial Preliminary Final but ultimately failed to secure the win, going down 26-24.

The Hornets were first to put points on the board with standoff Drew Radich touching down to score before converting his own for an early 6-0 lead.

There were further tries to Jesse Keven, Nicolas Wilson and Longo Fotofili with conversions (3 in total) and a penalty goal to Drew Radich.

The Hornets were only five minutes away from advancing through to this year’s grand final with the score at 24-22, but they lost their hold on to the battle when a pass was seized upon and Pt Chevalier ran in a 90 metre try to get them ahead and clinch the game.

It was an unfortunate end to an extremely successful year for the Howick Hornets with new coach Shaun Clark elevating the team into the top three of the Fox Memorial competition.

This high performance is also reflected at the Howick Premier 1st’s level who are in their divisions Grand Final this Friday night against Pt Chevalier.

Another highlight to the Hornet’s season was the Under 12-13s Restricted team being crowned Auckland Champions.

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So far only two league players from the club have given AFL a go, but Azzopardi is confident more will join once the league season finishes.

Howick Hornets official Denie Allen, who played a leading role in bringing the AFL team to the club, said Pakuranga had long been a rugby stronghold, and smaller codes needed to stick together.

“I know that we’re able to offer a more unique situation for them that’ll mean they won’t be shoved in the corner and ignored.

“That’s one thing, with us being on board with them, we’ll be able to provide club facilities and grounds so that they can be front and centre.”

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Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Highway. September 2, 8am. Good selection of items and clothing. Contact 534-5227.

Centering meditation

Sunday September 3, meet at 6.50pm for a 7pm start. All welcome. Music and meditation on a sacred text and time of stillness and quiet. We meet on the first Sunday of every month at the historic Selwyn Church, corner of Selwyn Road and Cook Street, Howick.

Phone 534-6864.

Friendship meeting

Seniors Friendship Club meets at the Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, Devon Rd on the first and third Friday of the month, 12.45pm-3pm. For entertainment, music, bingo, and occasionally trips, tea and biscuits.

Come and make friends, $4. Phone.

Ann 533-9991, or Judy 534-9357.

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U3A meeting

The next meeting of U3A Pakuranga is on Monday September 4 at St Andrews Church, cnr of Ridge Rd and Vincent, St Howick, 1.45pm.

Our mini speaker is Annette Taylor of the Gardening Ramblers Group.

Our main speaker is David Veart, freelance archeologist, historian and writer. His topic is “The History of Auckland’s Coastal Defences”.

Contact Don Howarth 534-7265 and Mike Lowe 279-3956 or U3apakuranga@gmail.com.

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Films screened ‘Polish Battle of Britain’ based on a diary of the 303 squadron plus ‘Gladiators: Free Polish Forces’ in WWII. Sunday September 3. Age 15+. 2pm-4 pm. Entry by donation. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

Chapman on her experiences in South America. Great opportunity for friendship and fellowship.

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Friday of every month, 11.30am1.30pm, The Picton Centre, 120 Picton Street, Howick. Phone Heather 0274 780417 or Lyn 0274 530023.

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This is an intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse monastery high in the French Alps, Wednesday September 6, 1pm-4 pm. Entry by donation. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

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Public meeting with Pakuranga election candidates, 7.30pm, Monday September 4, St Mark’s Catholic Church, 334 Pakuranga Road.

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The Bucklands Beach Combined Probus Club next meets at the Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, 21 Morrow Avenue, Bucklands Beach, Monday September 4, 10am. New members and visitors welcomed.

Free entry. Meeting includes interesting talks and morning tea. This meeting guest speaker is Jenny

St. Columba Op Shop’s, 480 Ti Rakau Drive Botany, end of season, Fill-a-Bag sale starts Wed September 6. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-12.30pm. Situated at rear of church with covered parking. Follow the signs.

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We meet at Howick Club, Botany Road at 6.30.pm. on Tuesday Sep-

Kids storytime

Come and join our Mandarin story time at Pakuranga Library at 10 am on Thursday September 7. Lots of fun with stories, rhymes and songs in Chinese. Suitable for children aged 2-5. Phone 576-5269.

Health talk

Wednesday September 6, 10:30am.

Experts from Procare are presenting a free talk on prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

No registration required. Morning tea served at 10.15am. Phone 5765269 for more information.

Relocation

Botany Lutheran Church has relocated. We wish to advise members and friends that we have relocated to 1 Harris Road, Mt Wellington.

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rience – we worked 16-hour days, and everyone only spoke Catalan, so I had to learn the language quick!

“Each of the 29 dishes served had so many different elements, and in some cases, up to 10 chefs were needed just to put one plate together.”

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Jasbir will now pass on some of Disfrutar’s creative culinary concepts to wannabe chefs in Manukau, in her new role as general manager of tertiary education provider Ignite Colleges. Currently Ignite delivers hospitality training along with a range of other employmentfocussed programmes, and $1.5 million is currently being invested into the campus to set

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From its cutting edge commercial training kitchens, Ignite Colleges will dish up an exciting and unique range of culinary arts programmes, specifically designed by Jasbir. Courses will include some of the revolutionary ideas she picked up during her time at Disfrutar.

“I want to bring about change in culinary arts in New Zealand, and add some real flair to cookery training.”

It’s a task she’s well qualified for, having previously opened two successful cooking schools. She’s also been a regular chef on TV, has presented radio shows both here and overseas, and for the past eight years she has judged New Zealand’s top national culinary arts competitions.

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Air conditioners

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Over 17 years service

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Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

CARPET LAYING

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Electrician for over 20 yrs

Great rates, Gold Card discount.

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EFTPOS avail.

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021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

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FLOORSANDING Family owned/operated over 30 yrs

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Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

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Roger Parker 576 9796 or 021951634

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ADAM OXLEY Certifying Plumber

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535 1111 027 235 2517

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0800 420 900

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www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

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Regd. Master Painter. all work guaranteed

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027 594 1243 537 4796

CD202782

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

New Zealand Registered

021 022 46711

Your local caterer for over 15 years Any event or occasion Please call me or email deliciousdining@xtra.co.nz 537 1312 or 021 180 9878

AA DOBBS LTD

ANY Plastering/ Painting!

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CONCRETE

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021 130 7217 09 217 2217

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HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

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

Specialising in stove repairs

SUPREME ELECTRICAL

CD251447

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

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

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Ph Alan 0274-516-454 a/h 576-6756

CD253440

NZ registered electrical service technician

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Jim 0800 38 38 48

0800 245 625 Affordable consultations and planting plans.

Phone Karen 021 865 590

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PLUMBERS

LOCKSMITHS

We do WINZ quotes

ELECTRICAL

Ph: 533 0136 or 021 370 307

or Copper

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

CD249842

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Rick 027 256 2533 Neil 021 135 5174

CONCRETE

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

Lawn & Gar& HEDGES. Friendly ser534 2053 or

CD252958

NZ Registered

Carey

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

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

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

CD242704

535 6950 021 0333 149

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

BE BUG-FREE

LANDSCAPING

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CD243734

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Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

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

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CONCRETE & CONCRETING

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

Flat pack specialists

Terry’s

GARDEN CARE

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

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REPLACEMENTS, supply & install. windows, doors, repairs/maint.Craig 0212972320

Ph: 5768812 Open 7 Days 83 Reeves Rd Pakuranga

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PAKURANGA AUTO ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL

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

All other work considered also...

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

Ben 021 884 072 or 534 5041

CD246999

Licensed Building Practitioners

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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

GA117458

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D & J Computer

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CD254828

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138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262

SHIFTERS

CD255199

I Fix 4U

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FURNITURE

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0800 943 366

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GA101040

021 764797 or 532 8930

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CD243547

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Local family owned business www.aucklandwideremovals.co.nz

SPECIALISTS

CD237020

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Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

CD137943

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09 277 7874 viphomeservices.co.nz

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

HANDYMAN

K58038

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

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

FREE QUOTES

CD145261

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Security Screened, Trained & Insured Operators

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PACKING, MOVING & STORAGE

PAVING

HANDYMEN

CD237017

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

Plus Lawns & Gardens

SN64060

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

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CD255310

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

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CD163461

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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

GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

TILING

H3X019

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

ROOFING

SITUATIONS VACANT

ALL TREES & STUMPS, chipping etc. est. 49 yrs, free quotes Ph Terry, NZ Arbor Tech, 027 4989 080, 530 8741 DS TREES & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Ph Doug 021537171/537-8595

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

COOK

TREE SERVICES

BRANCH MANAGER

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

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

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

Call Chris 021 366615 or 0508 932 532

SITUATIONS VACANT Garden Assistant CD255350

Are you practical, with an eye for detail?

We need an assistant for our lawn and garden maintenance team.

Full training given.

Must be fit and reliable, may suit school leaver? $18.50 per hour.

CD255431

Phone 533 1456

CHEMWASH

CD255267

CARETAKER

CD255063

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MICHELLE BALME PROPERTY MANAGER

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

WINDOW CLEANING

Michelle has worked in Property Management for the past 13 years, and in 2009 was awarded Ray White Property Manager of the Year. Being an energetic and dedicated professional, Michelle ensures a reliable tenant is placed into your property. Whether you require complete Property Management whereby eliminating any stress such as rent collection, monthly inspections etc giving you peace of mind, Michelle will deliver a professional standard of service.

Direct Dial 538 0683 Mob 021 467 043 102 Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA2008)

WINDOW cleaning. Best price. Phone Grant 533 0522 or 0211 576 963 WINDOWS in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing.

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

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Scale A Teacher Year 5

Long Term Relieving Term 4, 2017 Due to an unexpected vacancy we are looking for a LTR Scale A Teacher - Year 5. Applications are welcomed from experienced practitioners with a passion for the delivery of high quality learning, in an open collaborative classroom environment.

The successful candidate will support the special character of our school in an authentic way and contribute to co-curricular activities.

Applications close: Monday 4th September 2017.

All applicants must complete our application forms.

Please email the Principals PA: Raewyn.Openshaw@elim.school.nz or phone (09 9512376)

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT LABOURER/ someone with building exp is helpful for landscape co.

5375848/022 380 1445

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

BEACHLANDS SCHOOL Executive Officer/PA

Heritage Gardener

A full-time opportunity has become available for a motivated individual who is passionate about gardening and maintenance, preferably with heritage gardening experience.

Primarily responsible for the management and maintenance of the planted landscape of Howick Historical Village and managing a small team of volunteers. There will also be periodic requirements to contribute directly to the conservation activities around the Village.

Key Skills Gardening experience and an interest in heritage gardens and plants is essential.

Ideally you will possess 3 to 4 years’ previous horticultural experience, including the use of a range of horticultural maintenance equipment, but we will consider candidates with less experience.

A full manual driver’s license is preferred and your customer service skills will need to be exemplary.

This is an active outdoors role, so physical fitness and good health is essential along with the ability to follow instructions and work within a small team.

This is a permanent, full time role, 40 hours per week on a flexible basis to meet requirements of the position, generally week days but with some week-end work required.

If you are interested in joining our team at the Village and contributing to a unique visitor experience please contact Kerry Powell, Village Manager on or tel: (09) 5769506 for an informal or email manager@fencible.org.nz with your current CV and covering letter.

Applications close on Sunday, 10 September 2017 at 10.30pm Please note: This position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing.

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

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We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following: • Experience in the administrative systems of our organisation and to oversee an office team.

• Excellent customer service skills in order to communicate with all stakeholders.

• Strong organisational, interpersonal, oral skills cuppled with high levels of document preparation and word accuracy.

• Able to complete tasks in an accurate, time-efficient manner and to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines.

• Able to work as part of a team and contribute towards achieving the goals and objectives of Beachlands School.

• Competence in the use of computer applications (e.g.

Microsoft, Word, Excel and Cloud based technology Google, Xero accounting package and student management system).

• Proven skills in diary management, some email management, meeting co-ordination, travel book and conferences and liaison with media.

• Updating important confidential documents.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Applications will close on the 15 September. Preferred start date will be Monday 16 October or by negotiation.

Please send in a covering letter and CV along with contact details for two current referees to aturkington@beachlands.school.nz A job description is available on request by emailing the above address. Any further information required please phone 536-6757

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Owairoa Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated Caretaker.

The successful applicant will play a key role in maintaining our school site and to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community.

The successful applicant will be a proven self-manager, have maintenance skills and enjoy relating to a wide variety of people.

Hours of work are 7.30am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday.

Letter of application and CV to: J.Huang, Human Resource Manager Email: jane@owairoa.school.nz * Applications close 14 September

Do you have a rental or property to lease?

For the best results Advertise here Ph 271 8055

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An opportunity to join a great team and support children with their learning.

Position 1 - Supporting a child with special needs: This role involves supporting the learning and selfmanagement of a young child for approximately 17 hours each week spread over 5 mornings. Position commences 16 October.

Position 2 - Working with students who require additional support in mathematics, writing and reading: Applicants should have a good standard of spoken and written English and have the confidence to support children in mathematics. Hours of work: 9am - 12.30pm, 4 days a week.

Position available for immediate start.

Both positions require assistants who can establish a good working rapport with young children, be firm and fair, be able to work independently, and use their initiative, within teacher guidelines.

Letter of application, CV and contacts for two referees should be addressed to: Brian Bayly, Principal Macleans Primary School 10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach admin@macleansprimary.school.nz

Owairoa Primary School

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.

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows ✓ Domestic & commercial ✓ Low pressure bio-wash ✓ Professional presentation Call Nick 537 4602 or 029 7700581

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PART TIME HANDYPERSON

PH: Ph:274-8585 274-8585

SITUATIONS VACANT

LEARNING ASSISTANTS

Mature minded lady with flexibility wanted for medical reception work in a busy small practice in Howick.

Must have MedTech experience, be able to multi-task and have excellent communication skills Wednesday 8:15 - 1:00pm, Thursday afternoons 1:00 - 6:00pm and cover for leave when required. Start as soon as possible.

Please send/fax CV to: Howick Health and Medical Centre, 108 Ridge Rd Howick.

Ph: (09) 534 3978, Fax (09) 537 3672 or email howickreception@outlook.com

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

Exterior Soft Washing of:

For more info phone Peter 021 565 631 or email: peter@360boatcare.co.nz

Part time

Pakuranga Park Village

For boats, outdoor blinds & furniture

WATERBLASTING

Mobile Boat cleaning, grooming, detailing service visiting the marina or private homes.

Medical Receptionist in Howick

Weekend Kitchen Hand/ Dining Assistant

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

6 MONTH TEMP ROLE

Busy local company is looking for an enthusiastic, hard working person to join their friendly team. No experience necessary.

Training will be given Ph 020 412 66661

Email your CV to karen@peterhaykitchens.co.nz

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

Paving & Earthmoving

We require a part time Handyperson for our busy Kitchen Manufacturing Factory based in Manukau.

Days/hours negotiable at interview.

Must be reliable and have a full driver’s licence as you may be required to do deliveries.

& STUMP GRINDING

COVERS

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

✓ Specialist waterblasting

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CD255380

CD255407

Required for 20 bed Rest Home.

Monday - Thursday 9am-1pm Experience essential and must have own vehicle.

Must have good command of both written and spoken English.

Position to commence 11 September 2017.

Please phone 532 8376

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ABs have fullbacks galore W

ith the injured Jordie Barrett out for the season and Ben Smith taking his sabbatical, one would think the All Blacks face a fullback crisis.

Not so, when you consider Damian McKenzie, Israel Dagg and Beauden Barrett are all capable of filling the breech with aplomb.

True, little McKenzie takes risks seldom tolerated at rugby test match level, but for each try he costs, he is likely to create many more.

However, was McKenzie’s reckless pass that gifted Israel Folau an early long-range intercept try in Sunday’s 35-29 Dunedin thriller against Australia.

While his helter-skelter daredevil antics bring rich rewards for

the Chiefs at Super Rugby level, at test level the All Black selectors probably believe boldness will not always be his friend if he’s AWOL at the back.

Presumably that’s why they believe first-five is his best position.

But as Aaron Cruden learned during Dan Carter’s reign, earning the right to wear the No 10 jersey is just as difficult now that Barrett has become the Cantabrian’s successor.

McKenzie and Lima Sopoaga’s best chance of getting a start at first-five in this year’s Rugby Championship would be if Beauden Barrett starts at fullback, leaving Israel Dagg and Waisake Naholo as the best right wing options.

However Dagg also remains a very good fullback, as does fellow

Crusader David Havili.

With Australia giving the All Blacks a serious scare before Barrett’s second try sealed a nail-biting 35-29 win at Dunedin, it was skipper Kieran Read who stayed cool in the heat of battle. It was he who called Lima Sopoaga for the short kick-off which he won. And it was he who made a vital break leading to Barrett’s winning try.

But full marks for the Wallabies for taking the All Blacks to the wire despite the dismal record of their Super 12 teams.

They do have courage as well as a classy passing and running game.

And it was good to see Will Genia, Kurtley Beale and Folau back to their best. Unfortunately, All Black Sonny Bill Williams was not and

made too many errors in conceding possession.

On the bright side, left wing Rieko Ioane, prop Nepo Laulala and blindside flanker Liam Squire have all taken their chance superbly.

While criticism has been levelled at the team for not maintaining the high standard of last year, not enough credit has been given to the outstanding defence of the Australians and British and Irish Lions in cramping their space.

With the Black Ferns claiming the women’s rugby World Cup in Belfast last Sunday, New Zealand confirmed it is indeed the greatest rugby playing nation on earth.

That win follows the success of the All Blacks in defending the men’s crown in 2015 and the Under

Agnew’s Angle 20 men comprehensively winning their world trophy earlier this year.

The foundation for the Black Ferns’ 41-32 win over a strong England side was a strong forwards performance led by veteran captain Fiao’o Fa’amausili, with big prop Toka Natua scoring three of the team’s seven tries and lithe fullback Selica Winiata notching two.

With little ball going her way, brilliant left wing Portia Woodman failed to add to the remarkable 13 she had scored earlier in the tournament. However she remains an absolute superstar, on par with the best of her All Black male counterparts.

■ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

Work on new Whitford subdivision underway A new development in Whitford has already sold more than half of its available sites.

Whitford Manor Estate, on the corner of Whitford Park Road and Saleyard Road, is next to the Whitford Park Golf Club. Prices for the stand alone sites range from $685,000 to $970,000 - 25 have been already been sold.

Barfoot & Thompson’s Marylin Van Wagoner said the subdivision offers a number of firsts for New Zealand including its own sewerage plant and bore water on site which will be treated via a water treatment plant. It will replenish independent water catchment at each site. All water tanks will be underground.

Earthworks are rumbling along on the new subdivision. Mrs Van Wagoner said it will have mixed model housing featuring

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“The developer (Kevin Murphy) says the look and feel has been designed to reflect the historic and rural nature of the location,” she said.

“It’s a visionary urban-meetsrural concept that has been over 20 years in the making.

“The essence of the architectural design throughout the estate is mostly described as 21st Century Kiwi interpretation of the traditional village.”

Auckland architects Walker Residential are responsible for the overall look of the estate.

Auckland Council requires that the subdivision reflects the historic nature of the area. Each individual site sale includes an initial concept plan tailored to the owners. Or owners can choose to design and build their

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own home however all plans must be signed off by a Design Review Committee before building consent is issued.

“This is a lifestyle property.

The land is bounded by Turanga Creek on the eastern side and

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enjoys rural views up towards Trig Road,” Mrs Van Wagoner said. “The northern end overlooks mangroves through which a boardwalk is to be built linking the subdivision with the village cafes, restaurant and local

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business community.

“Central to the estate is the village green which is a high quality open space providing a hub within which the village community can interact and which is the visual centre of the subdivision.”

Facilities will include a sunken swimming pool, sauna and spa complex (so it doesn’t interrupt sight lines), gymnasium, tennis court and village pavilion.

“We’ve chosen five or six top local builders – we’re very conscious of the quality – although you can use your own builder,” said Mrs Van Wagoner.

Titles for the sites are expected through next April which is when building works are due to commence. “We’ve got winter earthworks going on. All the infrastructure earthworks is going on now.”

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aint Kentigern College has won the Auckland Rugby Secondary Schools 1A Competition final in thrilling fashion beating Sacred Heart 26-19 at Eden Park on Saturday.

It is the college’s fifth championship in seven years – the other years being 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011.

The teams played in front of a crowd of around 8000.

Sacred Heart had the advantage in the opening 35 minutes however a resurgent St Kents dominated wthe second half to take home the prize.

The final produced an exceptional rugby contest between two very determined sides.

Sacred Heart, playing with the advantage of a healthy breeze out of the north eastern corner, used their forward strength to stun Saint Kentigern with a 19-6 lead at half time. Saint Kentigern had a couple of chances in the first half but they were starved of the ball and spent much of the first half on defence.

The wind made it difficult to play at the right end of the field.

After half-time, with the change of ends, Saint Kentigern enjoyed much more possession and scored some exceptional tries.

Mitch Gibson played a real captain’s game, scoring a try and tackling ferociously. Both Lui Sholtens and Benji Pauga scored magnificent

Lui Scholtens was in fine form for Saint Kentigern College in their win over Sacred Heart at Eden Park on Saturday.

tries with Lui being named man of the match.

The the forwards never shied away in the tackle and were relent-

less in their defence when Sacred Heart tried to bully them up the park in the second half.

“When Sacred Heart finally got

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in a scoring position in the second half, Saint Kentigern turned the ball over and for the last five minutes turned the tables starving Sacred

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Heart of the ball until time was up and they could kick the ball out and secure the victory,”a spokesperson said.

“The boys savoured their hardearned victory but on Wednesday this week, the full focus will go onto preparing for the away game against Rosmini to be played on Saturday at midday. This will determine who takes the spot in the top four nationally. The team will need to be on task come Saturday!”

Meanwhile, Botany Downs took the 1B final beating One Tree Hill 18-15 while in the 1C final Sancta Maria beat Rutherford 24-12.

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