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Inauguration – Collings ousted as board chair Adele White (at lecturn) was elected the chair of the Howick Local Board.

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he Howick Local Board has a new chair. The inauguration of the recently elected Howick Local board was held on Tuesday at Uxbridge in Howick. Incumbents, former chair David Collings and deputy chair Katrina Bungard, have been joined on the board by newcomer Bruce Kendall, a former Olympic gold medallist in boardsailing, and local business owner Bo Burns. Returning members from Botany and Pakuranga subdivi-

sions included John Spiller, Mike Turinsky, Adele White, Bob Wichman and Peter Young. Bungard was notable by her absence on the night, having chosen to spend her evening pressing her claims for selection for the vacant National party nomination for Botany. This proved to be in vain as ex-Air New Zealand CEO Christophen Luxon was chosen to contest the seat, across the suburb at the National Party’s new office in Chapel Road. After an introduction of Maori protocol by a local kaumatua, the

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ceremony was officially opened and board members were called up one by one to be inaugurated. None of the candidates, with the exception of Adele White, chose to start their acceptance of oath without attempting to speak a few words in Te Reo. A crowd of around 70, mainly made up of family and supporters of the elected, shunned the evening sun and were given a surprise when David Collings was displaced from the chair role by a unanimous vote, installing former police officer Adele White into the top role. The vote to delay the election of

a vice chair was raised, and ultimately upheld, as the matter was adjourned to the next meeting of the board. The swearing-in ceremony three years ago was saturated with drama with one member walking out and quitting minutes after being sworn in. Lucy Schwaner, wife of Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross, walked out of the inauguration ceremony in 2016 forcing an eventual byelection. Schwaner lost the vote for board chair 5-4 to incumbent Collings, and walked out amid accusations of bullying and intimidation.

A 17-year-old local youth is alleging he was the victim of an unprovoked assault while waiting in a car at traffic lights at Botany on Sunday. Witnesses describe a gang of youths wearing black hoodies and bandanas next to the traffic lights, supposedly lingering with intent, before the assault. According to a police statement, a report was received on Sunday night about an incident earlier that afternoon at the intersection of Ti Rakau and Te Irirangi Drives in Botany. The victim was reportedly punched inside his vehicle and suffered bruising as a result. Police are making enquiries into the incident”. The Times has been in contact with the victim, who confirmed the alleged unprovoked offence and directed inquiries to his father, who had this to say: “The thugs were gathered on the grass alongside Countdown and my son and friends were waiting on Te Irirangi travelling northbound at the lights. There were around 15-20 (youths) in a large group and four walked over, quite deliberately targeting the car, shouting obscenities. “One of them opened the door and from behind him like a total coward, a young male (teenager) reached round and punched my son with a knuckle duster on his ➤➤Turn to Page 8 cheekbone.”

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Luxon: ‘I’ll be fighting hard to earn trust’

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Crabtree the greatest showman Rob passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 30. He was 75. Rob, who was a Rotary District Governor and a Brother of the Freemason’s Lodge of The Liberal Arts in Ellerslie, is the husband of the late Christine. A NZ Herald death notice reads: “Loved and loving father and father-in-law of Matthew and Helen, Rupert, and Rebecca and Jeff. Cherished Poppa of Georgia, and Sophie; Noah, and Oliver; Finley, and Hamish. “Donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Crabtree family may be left on Rob’s tribute page at eagars. co.nz/ rob.” The managing director at CAL Public Relations, Rob went to Hutt Valley High School and studied at Victoria University of Wellington. He was also the former programme supply manager head of sport at Radio New Zealand. From 2010-2013 he was Rotary Coordinator for Rotary International’s Zone 7B. Bob Jollands, another past Howick Rotarian who was a District Governor For Rotary District 9920 (East Auckland and 8 PI countries) shared some memories. ➤➤Turn to Page 5

fter months of speculation, former Air New Zealand Chief executive Christopher Luxon was officially elected on Monday evening as the National Party candidate to rival independent candidate Jami-Lee Ross in the Botany Electorate for the 2020 General Election. The air was rife with anticipation at the Pakuranga Golf Club as the countdown to the formal voting process began with five final candidates – National list MP Agnes Loheni, globe-trotting Jake Bezzant, small business owner Troy Elliot, Luxon and Howick Local Board member Katrina Bungard — being given a time slot of 10 minutes to make their opening speech. Candidates addressed a packed hall and faced 60 local National Party delegates as well as National Party supporters and politicians including Paula Bennett, Judith Collins, Maggie Barry and local MP Simeon Brown. Following their speeches each candidate had to answer two questions and then were asked to leave the room. While every candidate passionately spoke about things closest to their heart, from

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strong family values to health and disability, and opening a new techie hub in Botany providing employment to over 700 people, Luxon used his broad life skills and experience to suggest strategies on how to move beyond ideology and get things done. About his upbringing he said, “This is the place that gave me values I grew up with. I used to deliver the Howick and Pakuranga Times newspaper, was part of the Boys Brigade, studied at Cockle Bay Primary and Howick College and was the first in my family to go to University. “To me, business is all about ultimate team spirit and whether it was sitting and spending time with people

at the call centre or baggage department or working with the cleaning crew, it is when you reach out to people oneon-one that you can connect and understand them. “This is a very unique electorate with diverse groups that has people who have lived here for 40 years and some for just four months and they all have worked to incredibly hard to be in this electorate. They have ambition and aspirations,” he said. Talking of his experience of working on a marketing plan for Magnum ice-cream for the China market (when he headed Unilever) he spoke about targeting a tailored message to connect with different communities. Once the speeches were done, the National Party delegates were asked to vote without getting influenced by anyone. Luxon won by a clear majority and was surrounded by well-wishers. “There is still a lot for me to learn. I feel like I am starting in the third form again,” said the quick learner. “I think if you love people this is a great job to be in. I’ll be fighting hard to earn Botany’s trust. I’ll ensure we don’t waste another three years with a Labour-led Government that Kiwis can’t afford.”

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Sandy’s so glad to be living at Bruce McLaren Village Ryman reputation takes the worry away

Having volunteered for advocacy group Grey Power for 13 years, Sandy knows a thing or two about the retirement sector. She currently holds four roles for the organisation and spends 25-30 hours a week volunteering for them, with the aim of helping to promote the welfare and wellbeing of the over 50s. So Ryman Healthcare wasn’t far from her radar when her husband John became unwell, with Bruce McLaren Retirement Village in Howick having a particularly special connection. “We knew the property because we got married down by the creek where the lake is now and we had our reception at the motor hotel that used to be here,” says Sandy with a smile. “We came and had a look two or three years ago and thought it was a really nice complex and that we could look at moving in some time in the future. We were both working part time at that point but felt it was important to always look to the future because you don’t know what’s around the corner.” Along with John’s work running his financial services and planning consultancy and Sandy’s work in admin, plus her quilting and embroidery hobbies, the couple were very active with their sport, and would play tennis four or five times a week. They loved travelling too, and it was on a trip to Tasmania when life took a dramatic turn with permanent consequences. “John got ill in 2016 as a result of coming into contact with influenza A,” says Sandy. “The infection affected his cognition and he ended up in hospital

for two weeks and came home from Tasmania in a wheelchair. They initially thought it was meningitis but it turned out it was Alzheimer’s. That was the catalyst that really set it off.” While the infection subsided John could no longer play tennis and his mobility became more and more of a challenge. Sandy eventually became John’s full time carer. “He went to a day care programme for about a year but he was having difficulty getting in and out of the van and going up and down the stairs. We realised we had to do something soon because our house also had a turn in the stairs which meant we couldn’t put a lift in.” At that stage, John was still well enough to make decisions and on visiting Bruce McLaren he made it known that this was the place he preferred. Sandy is eternally grateful that John could make those feelings known because his condition rapidly deteriorated after that. “When it came time to pack up the house it really upset him and he couldn’t handle all the boxes all over the place so the psychiatric nurse from Middlemore Hospital recommended he go in for respite care for two weeks at a local resthome. “He was there for 12 hours but needed to be transferred to the hospital’s Mental Health for Older Persons ward and he remained there for seven weeks because of his condition. After that he could

no longer walk. I finally moved into my independent apartment just before Christmas last year and John moved into the hospital here in January. It was not easy but being at Bruce McLaren was what we both wanted.” Now, life has settled into a new routine. Sandy visits John every day and helps him with meals, fitting in her Grey Power duties, her regular tennis games or lengthy walks around his schedule, reassured by the knowledge that he is being well looked after. “I knew through Grey Power that Ryman has a very high reputation in the sector so I had no worries about that and as far as the care goes it’s great, they look after him so well.” Sandy admits she is still so busy with her commitments she hasn’t had much time to get back into her quilting or participate in many village activities yet but that will gradually change. One solution has been to bring her activities into the village! “Luckily we can hold our Grey Power committee meetings in the library here – and they provide a morning tea too!” she laughs. I try and make Happy Hour and recently my neighbour and I hosted a pot luck for everyone on our floor, which was lovely. In time I will participate more but for now I am enjoying being near to John, meeting and making new friends and just being able to live life knowing a lot of my worries about John’s care are being attended to.”

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olice are embracing love and peace. Counties Manukau District commander superintendent Jill Rogers spoke at the Embracing Love and Peace concert at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, event on Sunday afternoon. “We have seen the darkest event and it is important be reminded of love and peace, that’s why we have to come here to the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple to understand love and peace,” she said. “The police have always had a very good partnership and relationship with the Fo Guang Shan Temple and I am not sure if it was a slip of the tongue when Police Dep-

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‘Love and Peace’, this temple certainly brings peace and calm to us.” A host of performances by differ-

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ent cultural groups including the New Zealand Sri Lankan Foundation, Samoan Parish Youth group, Tongan choir group and Mission Heights Junior College performed various dances. Minister of Ethnic Affairs Jenny Salesa light-heartedly comment that while she could see a lot of Tongans in the background, she knew they like to stay away from the sun. Principal of Mission Heights Junior College, Ian Morrison spoke about the close relationship the school shares with the Buddhist temple that teaches children about building bridges with love, compassion and peace.

Tribute: Rob Crabtree, the greatest showman ➤➤From Page 3 “Rob was a great showman, especially organising or as MC at any event and 10 years before he became Governor, I requested him to be the Chairman for my District Conference that we held in Fiji at the Fijian,” said Bob. “His great achievement was to engage Gilbert Grosvenor, the President of the National Geographic of America, as keynote speaker. And as Rob was a details man, he arranged for the US Ambassador to Fiji to meet Gilbert at the airport and deliver him to our conference.” Bob added: “He was an inspiration to us all as a man of high values and a wonderful

family. His boys played rugby with ours as children and I can recall delivering them to a game one day when they proudly told me that their dad had been out dining with the Queen. They were so proud of their Dad and rightly so.” An excerpt from Giving Back A history of the first 50 years of Howick Rotary 1961 – 2011 written by the late Brian Hanlon captures more of Rob. “Ten years later (after Bob Jollands) another Howick Rotarian took on the leadership of the district. Rob Crabtree came to this club (Howick) by way of the Rotary Club of Stokes Valley where he was a charter

member from June 1974. “He joined Howick in the 1982/3 year bringing with him that enormous energy and sense of enjoyment that became his hallmark. He soon accepted various roles in the club, became fellowship director in 1985, and president in 1989. And of course in Bob Jollands’ year as District Governor, Rob planned and masterminded that hugely successful District conference held in Fiji. His leadership qualities and ability to get things done had been well recognised by this time and he was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship in 1992.” Former Howick Borough Mayor Morrin Cooper told

the Times: “Rob was a greatly respected resident of Howick for over 30 years…a true Howickian. “His community services included the Voluntary Fire Brigade, Howick Sea Rescue, radio sports announcer, pastpresident of Howick Rotary, International Representative of Rotary, recruitment specialist for Rotary, a talented singer and a public relations consultant. “He certainly would have made an excellent councillor and mayor had he had the opportunity.” A service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Saturday at 1pm, followed by a private cremation.

News bites NZCT grants The New Zealand Community Trust awarded many grants in the Auckland region in October, wwo of which went to local groups. Bucklands Beach Association Football Club received $15,000 towards the contract cost of a director of coaching and the Pohutukawa Coast Cricket Club was awarded $2000 for cricket equipment and playing hats and shirts for seniors and juniors.

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Fellowship Club of Howick The Fellowship Club of Howick (formerly Probus Club of Howick) monthly meeting is on Friday, November 8, 10am at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Vincent St, Howick. Following morning tea, the guest speaker will be the previous Mayor of Howick, Morrin Cooper, talking about “Tales of Howick” 19702020. We are a friendly club of both retired or semi-retired men and women, who enjoy interesting speakers, popular monthly lunches, bus trips, Auckland city and Howick Little Theatre shows. Free admission. All welcome, phone Marilyn 5768-725.

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Halloween at Howick RSA and Community Club Trivia night coincided with Halloween night so dressing up was encouraged. The photo is of the winning team who not only scored the highest points to win but Gayle a member of their team won the prize for the best dressed – Congratulations ... ’The Munsters’. The Howick RSA and Back, from left: John Spiller, Graham Wright, Gayle Community Club has two Unkovich; front: Colleen Wright, Te Haua Taua and more quizzes for the year so circle the dates on your Errol Flynn. calendar now for thursday 28th for the December Quiz and a prize November and thursday December will be given for the best dressed , 19th. as well as the smartest 1st, 2nd and Christmas dress up is encouraged 3rd team .

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Last Saturday in Howick we had a slice of Russian culture. This charity (or fundraising) event has taken place in Howick for 11 years with support of East City Salvation Army and Rices Mall. Thanks to Wally Rice and SA Family Store for your ongoing support. All proceeds from the day will go to Far East Russia (Khabarovsk City) to support Christian school. Thanks to all talents, voluntaries and guest to create this happy atmosphere at the Rotunda. See you all next year. Maria N

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Police after thugs ➤➤From Page 1 “They’d stopped a black Mazda car, which was turning left onto Ti Rakau, and the whole road was packed – the traffic was static. The more I think about it, the angrier I get, and to hear that these people have been terrorising east Auckland for some time, without any progress in bringing them to account makes me so cross. “Even after being hit, my son and his friends carried on say-

ing they didn’t want any trouble, when they had every right to fight back for themselves – and thankfully the lights changed and they were happy to drive off”.

According to comments on social media, the group in question is alleged to have been involved in other anti-social activity, including harassment of young women in the areas around the eastern beaches. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact police using the 105 number. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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will be their best advocate on the ground locally. It’s true that the end of 2018 was a brief rough patch, but I came out the end of that as a more tolerant, resilient, and compassionate person. I then spent nine months conducting somewhat of a listening tour, asking Botany locals face to face on door steps what you are looking for in your MP. I was told over and over to keep going. Botany is a community I have loved and lived in for the past decade and a half. My family enjoys being a part of Botany, with all its parks, beaches and multicultural diversity. Now, more than ever, I can be an outspoken champion of local issues. Every electorate MP with a blue or red party badge has to put their party before their community. I don’t

Are you, or someone you know, a pain in the neck? Neck problems – Do you have it?

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Today’s modern living often entails hours of driving and hunching over workstations, which can play havoc with our necks.

Other common reasons people will consult with a chiropractor include whiplash, RSI (repetitive strain injuries) or overuse, degeneration and wear and tear, and postural problems, also headaches and migraines.

So it is not surprising that neck pain is the second most common complaint bringing people to chiropractors. Whilst neck pain is less common than low back pain, millions of people experience neck pain and related arm pain at some stage in their lives and therefore seek chiropractic care. It can result from abnormalities in the soft tissues – muscles, ligaments, and nerves, as well as in the bone and the joints of the spine. The most common causes that chiropractors identify and manage are soft tissue abnormalities from injury or prolonged wear and tear and in many people it is also the source of pain in the upper back, shoulders and arms. When neck pain is caused by muscle strain, you may have aches and stiffness that spread to the upper are and forearm. Shooting pain that spreads down the arm into the hand and fingers can be a symptom of a “pinched nerve” or nerve entrapment in

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How does the body work? In your house, you have a circuit breaker box. In that box you have individual circuits that control specific rooms in your house. If you were to blow the circuit that leads to the kitchen, nothing in your kitchen would work. Without a proper supply of electricity, nothing in your kitchen would work. The only solution is to go to the circuit breaker box and physically turn the power on by turning the circuit on. In your body, you have a circuit breaker box known as your brain and spinal cord. It has a series of 24 circuits known as vertebrae (spinal bones). At each vertebra a wire called a nerve transmits information from your brain to all parts of your body including all of your muscles, organs and glands.

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Very few downsides to downsizing say local seniors. For some seniors, the idea of downsizing from a family home to a smaller apartment can be overwhelming. For many, it’s a catalyst to move forward and start really enjoying life. Anchorage Park School eco warriors and STEM children show the assessor their bug Photo supplied hotel and how they attract bugs into the environment.

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rom bug hotels to edible gardens, it’s been a rewarding journey for Anchorage Park School as they recounted their journey at the Enviroschools Bronze Reflection held recently at a school event attended by Cate Jessep and Rebecca Goffin from the Auckland Council Enviroschools team. Working towards a sustainable future has been hard work as students, staff, parents and the community have all been part of the journey. They worked weekends, after school and lunch times to help sustain a new environment that included creating a wetland to encourage native birds and wildlife back to the area. Interestingly, the forest area in the school houses bug hotels, native trees and an outdoor classroom for students. Students have spent a lot of time planning what to plant and hope to give away any excess produce to local communities in the future. The waste-free lunches initiative is a driver in becoming a waste free school. Students have been making beeswax wraps in order to eliminate plastic wrap from their lunchboxes. “That apart they’ve been trapping

Conversely, for many, downsizing into an apartment is a chance for a fresh start – to be part of a community, meet new people, travel more and enjoy a ‘lock-up and leave’ lifestyle. Moving into one of HBH Senior Living’s modern, low-maintenance apartments was the biggest – and best – decision Joyce Kraak ever made. “I was reluctant to move out of my family home, but I just wasn’t keeping up with

the maintenance,” she says. “Here, the building is modern and warm, so I have smaller power bills. And HBH takes care of the maintenance, so I’m getting out and enjoying life a lot more.” A recent survey showed that 95% of HBH’s apartment residents wish they’d made the move earlier and Joyce is certainly one of these happy residents. “I love it here,” she exclaims. “It’s a small, friendly, inclusive community with shops and everything else I need nearby. I have a better social life than I’ve had in years!”

Downsizing – where to start? Reducing your possessions can feel like it’s just too big a task to even get started. So

we’ve put together a few pointers: 1. Start small. Choose a small area within a room or even a drawer that needs sorting out and make a start. Students track pests by using a footprint chart.

pests to prevent them killing off native birds and maintaining outdoor environment,” says Lorraine Field science leader at Anchorage Park School. “It has been a very rewarding journey which has been led by a team of eco warriors and our STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) club. Our next step is to achieve the silver award.”

Diwali event to add light to our communities entire community so that they can take the lead in rebuilding lives through deep bore wells, water tanks, latrines, hand washing stations and sanitary products. Metaphorically speaking, the Diwali event will go a long way towards adding light to people’s lives, regardless of geographical boundaries. The proceeds from the last Diwali fundraiser went to deserving local projects as well as an International Rotary Project for Water Management and Conservation in a tribal village in India. The Rotary Club of Somerville is an energetic club of professionals doing great work in the community and none of these projects would have been possible without the community contributing to make it happen. ■■ Club meetings are held at Howick Club on Wednesday at 6.30pm except for the 2nd Wednesday of the month.For tickets contact Assistant Governor Vinod Sareen at vinodksareen@gmail.com or call 021 615 412.

2. Do a little bit often. Put aside a morning, a day, or a week for ‘project downsize’. 3. Create a list and tick it off as you go. You’ll soon see that you’re making progress. 4. Enlist help! Ask a family member or friend to lend a hand. There are also many downsizing experts who can help you make objective decisions. 5. Don’t get too precious. Think carefully about each item. When was the last time you used it? Does it have sentimental value? Do you love it or need it? 6. Re-purpose the things you don’t need. Is there someone else who would use it? Can you sell it, give it away, or take it to a local charity? As they say, someone’s trash is always someone else’s treasure.

How much do our apartment residents love living here? Well, 95% wish they’d made the move earlier. HBH’s apartments offer the freedom of independent living, with help on hand if you need it. So why not make the move? Like our other residents, you may just love it.

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After the phenomenal success of the Diwali Fundraiser hosted by the Rotary Club of Somerville, two years ago the Festival of Lights fundraiser is once again being hosted on Saturday, November 9, 6.30pm at Star of the Sea School in Howick. The event will be feature entertainment, raffles, a live auction, music and lip-smacking, authentic Indian cuisine. The small but vibrant Rotary Club of Somerville is working hard to ensure it will be an evening to remember. All of the proceeds collected at the event will go towards local and international Rotary projects. One of the projects the Somerville Rotary will be contributing towards will be Beyond Water, a charitable organisation run by Rotarians Sharon and Pete Crean who are passionate about bringing clean water and sanitation solutions to communities in need across East Africa. Beyond Water fights water poverty at a grassroots level that incorporates involvement with the

It’s no surprise that many seniors choose to stay in their own home for as long as they can. That’s where the memories are – where you’ve lived, loved and raised a family. But eventually, that large family home can become a burden, with high maintenance, large power and rates bills – and it can be expensive to ‘future-proof’ as you get older or need assistance.

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t was while he was watching movies as a little boy at the Monterey Cinema in Howick that Orlando Stewart first discovered the magic of movies. The award-winning movie producer who has produced short films, television and feature length documentaries, is now excited about the release of his first dramatic feature film Bellbird — at the Monterey Cinema on November 7. Talking about his fascination with the dream merchants of the celluloid world, the owner of Stella Maris Productions says, “I watched Police Academy 13 times at the old Monterey Cinema and later in school it was a teacher at Howick College who was instrumental in helping me pursue my passion for film making.” Stewart has appeared in several mockumentary series (including Wayne Anderson) as a reporter, talent manager and ‘marketing director’, handing out pizza flyers in Pakuranga and has been described as “dementedly brilliant” by one media critique. The former Howick local who started working at a local video store in his formative years says it was through television that he met writer Hamish Bennett. Together they made three short films including The Dump which won Best Short Film Script at

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the 2012 Swanz Script Writer Awards (New Zealand Writers Guild) “I acted in and produced The Dump, but then Hamish didn’t ask me to act in any of his other films,” he laughs. “The second short film Ross and Beth won numerous awards including the Jury and Audience prizes at the 2014 New Zealand International Film Festival. On a personal level, the movie feels like a culmination to a journey that began six years ago over a meal of mussels where I was asked by Hamish to play a role in his first short film, The Dump, says Stewart. “Spending eight months planning and shooting on a small family run dairy farm was both challenging and rewarding. The love and care the Deeming fam-

ily shows for their animals and land is touching and inspiring. “And there is an amazing cast including Marshall Napier as Ross and Annie Whittle as Beth who came on board even though we didn’t have a big budget to make the film,” he says. Set over four seasons on a humble Northland dairy farm, Bellbird is the story of a dairy farmer struggling to cope with the sudden death of his beloved wife and the gradual bond he builds with his gentle only son and the local community. “Bellbird is set in the small rural Northland community where Hamish grew up. It is such a heart-warming film, a story of loss, love and hope. I’m so proud to be involved with it. The people of Howick are going to love it,” he says.

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Don’t miss out! Especially for those living in the east, EastLife is published on the first week of each month. Forget the recent cold wind that’s blasted the district recently; spring’s beauty can be seen in so many gorgeous gardens and, this month, EastLife highlights both the upcoming Auckland Garden DesignFest and the further afield, Sunset Beach Surf Club Garden Ramble – both worthy trails to follow. We also talk to Kate Hargraves, the little tornado whipping up support for the Uplift Project and discover a ‘pearl’ of a mum who has brought to market a range of delightful dolls which can be cherished for life. Keen cooks will find plenty to please, check out fashion trends and see what’s new on pharmacy and supermarket shelves. Copies are available from locations across the district – visit eastlife.co.nz for pickup sites. An e-edition is also available.

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Are we heading for an ice age?

With all the commotion and shemozzle about global warming that the media keep harping on about now pretty much on a daily basis (and keeps them in business I might add) I wonder if even one of them might care to notice that the summers are getting decidedly shorter and the winters decidedly longer. And because of inactivity on the sun’s surface for the past two years, global temperatures have actually been falling and could even trigger a mini ice age.

Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay

The finger points to man It is not often that I agree with the views of some of your correspondents, but Ian George is quite correct in stating that the truth is always revealed under a rational analysis of the data. I have seen no data to suggest that God is in control of our climate. However I have seen a lot to suggest man has influenced it greatly.

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Vietnam vets deserve compensation The meeting of the Vietnam War Veterans Association was on TV news this evening (October 19). I am in full support of the Vietnam War Veterans being

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ust enquiring if any of your readers have noticed the difference in the street-advertised petrol pump prices to what they are actually charged at the pump. On October 18 the advertised street price for 91 octane at BP 322 Pakuranga Road (opposite Lloyd Elsmore Park) was 218.9 per litre. I filled my vehicle only to notice when I paid the price was 224.9 per litre. I questioned the manager who refused to budge advising the street price allowed for the AA discount card. I was offered a free coffee which was declined. At today’s date October 25 (one week later) the misleading price advertising continues. The street price

practice became widespread. Needless to say I will no longer fill up at this outlet.

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advertised is below that charged at the pumps. In my mind there is no doubt that the public are getting ripped off. Whilst the amount involved is minimal, surely a principle is involved here. I would hate to think this

compensated for what they have been through when they served in Vietnam and were affected by the highly toxic Agent Orange which the USA sprayed on Vietnam. The carcinogenic effects of this toxin is long lasting and affects not just the war veteran himself but his entire family as well, particularly children conceived after the war veteran returned home. The Vietnam War veteran would have contracted some

form of cancer which would also have affected his children. In Vietnam, children born today are still affected with physical birth defects. What I can’t understand is why it is the business of the western world to intervene in the politics of another country without being asked. Also, as New Zealand has no business whatsoever in Vietnam, whether North or South, why did the NZ government send our army there?

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Local historian Alan La Roche continues his series marking the district’s 170th anniversary last year and the countdown to the 175th celebrations.

hen the Fencible settlers arrived in 1847 there was no wharf at Howick Beach and no road through Pakuranga, so the ferry service was the main means of getting to Auckland. In 1854 there had been no major issues for the British 58th Regiment at Albert Barracks. They helped farmers harvest crops at two shillings and sixpence a day, upgrade roads and helped build a 50 foot long, hightide only wharf at Howick Beach which cost up to 150 pounds on tea-tree piles with kauri decking. Colour-Sergeant Robert Hattaway of the 58th Regiment helped with this work and met and married 17-year-old Maria, a Fencible’s daughter. He was discharged from the army and started a general store in Howick and they had 17 children. A toll was charged for using this wharf of halfpenny per passenger and six pence per ton of goods. Public subscriptions were requested for its construction costs to supplement the 100 pounds grant from the Provincial Government. Anglican Reverend Lush of Howick would not use the ferry but would walk or ride a horse as too many had drowned and boats had been destroyed near

the beach. Major Harris, a member of the House of Representatives in Seddon’s Government, used the Howick Wharf as a “political carrot” to ensure his election. Thomas McInness provided a dinner party at the Marine Hotel and said that Howick produce could be shipped to the busy Thames goldfields. The Government would pay for an 800-foot wharf, seven feet wide. But to reach a depth for an all-tide wharf, Howick would need a 1400-feet long wharf. The poor Howick residents could not afford the extra length. In 1896 the totara-piled wharf with kauri decking using local labour was opened. The first vessel to use the wharf was the new paddlesteamer Britannia bringing excursionists. If the seas were rough, as they often were, the ferry continued to Shelly Park Sandspit giving passengers a three mile walk

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A local insurance broker has picked up two national industry awards. Shane Gadsdon, an insurance and KiwiSaver specialist with Discovery Financial Services in Burswood, was recently named Insurance Business New Zealand 2019 Young Gun. Anyone who is working in the insurance industry under the age of 35 is eligible for this award. “The award was given for the work I do with my business and personal clients. From the advice given to helping client’s with claims,” said Gadsdon. “Your peers – someone within the insurance industry – have to nominate you for the award and give details why you should be awarded it.” The second award he has recently won was the Gordon Watson Trophy. This award is given out by one of the big six insurance companies for someone who has produced a high level of new premium and also from client feedback. At the age of 28, he was the youngest person ever to win this award which was first presented in 1973. Gadsdon has been recognised in other fields in recent years – he was awarded top DNA Risk Writer for 2016 and 2017. Gadsdon was born and raised in the east Auckland area and went to school at Shelly Park Primary, Somerville Intermediate and then Howick College.

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Before he got into insurance he was a member of the Northern Knights Cricket team where he played his 1st first class game as wicketkeeper at the age of 17. “After injuries and seeing how the insurance industry was a better long term option, I gave cricket up,” he said. “Being able to help families and business owners with good solid advice and service gives me great enjoyment and being there for your client’s when they need you whether it’s advice or help at claim time, makes this industry worthwhile.” Discovery Financial Services 8 Torrens Road, Burswood, Auckland Phone (09) 271 2570 Email admin@ discoveryfinancialservices.co.nz

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Want the freedom and flexibility that relief teaching gives? Want to get your foot in the door to take the next step in your teaching career? We currently have a wide range of day to day relieving opportunities in Auckland. We are looking for registered teachers, both experienced and beginning teachers.

Are you a local college leaver/athlete wishing to stay in the area and study in 2020? The Fencible Foundation are currently accepting applications for support funding that can go towards tertiary fees, study items and/or tools for apprentices. Scholarships range in value from $1,500 to $2,000pa and applicants can apply up to three years in a row. For information on the programme and how to apply, parents and candidates should go to: www.fenciblefoundation.co.nz DE272140

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Applications close on December 1st 2019.

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The Macleans Primary School Board of Trustees is in the process of implementing an enrolment scheme as directed by the Ministry of Education Under section 11H(1) of the Education Act 1989. The proposed zone is available for viewing on the school website www.macleansprimary.school.nz All students who live within the home zone shall be entitled to enrol at the school. Members of the community are invited to make comment regarding this proposed enrolment scheme in writing to: The Board of Trustees, Macleans Primary School,10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach 2014, closing 1 month from the date of this notice.

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Pakuranga College is seeking to employ a Library Manager to work in our Library. This position will commence 20 January 2020. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement and this position has been graded as Grade D and the hourly rate will be based on experience.

For further information and Application Guidelines, please go to our website www.pakuranga.school.nz/employment

MULTI-SKILLED HANDYPERSON Howick Little Theatre is seeking a confident, self-motivated person with a high attention for detail to work as an independent contractor for our theatre in Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga. You will be responsible for hands-on repairs and preventative maintenance, from all manner of repairs big or small and in between, including skilled building repairs and painting to furniture repairs and the monthly emergency systems checks. The successful applicant must be extremely reliable and preferably able to work between the hours of 9am and 2.30pm, Monday to Friday, when required. See our website: hlt.nz for more details of the job. If this job sounds like you, please email your CV and a covering letter to our office, info@ hlt.org.nz, with “Application” in the subject line. Applications close at 5pm on Friday, November 22.

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DONATE AT THE DEN 2nd & 3rd November 9am-12 noon

PETS 0800 677 467

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Permanent Position 40 Hours Per Week During Secondary Term Time

Applications close 18 November 2019.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7933 - SOLUTIONS We purchase good quality Across - 7, Manufacturer. 8, Letter. 9, Cocker. house/flat and estate lots. 10, Monarch 12, Spate. 15, Empty. 16, Mustard.Furniture Furniture Household GoodsGoodsSmaller lots also. Ask about • •Household 18, Chalet. 20, Tedium. 22, Supercilious. Antiques • Quality Used Clothing our comprehensive clearout Antiques • Quality Used Clothing Down - 1, Tapeworm. 2, Hunt. 3, Caprice. 4, Stack. package. 25 years experience. We accept donations of: 5, Crackpot. 6, Free. 11, Antelope. 13, Tortuous. Phone 09 532 9204 or Good Used Furniture 14, Curtail. 17, Stare. 19, Hose. 21, Dais. We accept donations of: 027 479 8942 Household Goods • Clothing CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7933 - SOLUTIONS Transit Traders Ltd Good Furniture 9 BenUsed Lomond Cres Across - 7, Burning shame. 8, Hold-up. 9, Elders. WANTED to buy gold silHousehold Goods • Clothing 10, Tripper. 12, S-no-op. 15, Ed-I-ct. 16, Caddies. ver damaged & unwanted 18, Ad-just. 20, Thri-C-e. 22, Sheet of flame. jewellery. We pay cash for old gold & silver items. Down - 1, Humoured. 2, Ed-I-d. 3, Snip-pet. 4, A-sPaul Taylor Jewellers. Shop 0800 677 467 hen. 5, Par-don-ed. 6, Deer (rev.). 11, Pictures. 13, C/7 129 Beachlands Rd, Overc-o-me. 14, Ma’s-tiff. 17, State. 19, Dash. 21, Roll. Pick Up Service Available Beachlands. Ph 536 4200

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CAREGIVER

RETAIL SUPERSTAR

Required for 20 bed Rest Home. Thursday, Friday and Sunday 10.45pm to 7.15am. Experience essential and good command of both written and spoken English required.

Phone: 532 8376

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John Russell Schoolwear has an exciting new position available for a retail superstar! The role is full time: 6 days a week Monday to Friday 9am5.30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. The applicant must be available for work during all School Holidays. Experience is not essential, as full training will be given. Could suit a school leaver. If this sounds like you please call us on 09-534 9373 or drop your CV into our shop at 9 Moore Street, Howick. Only applicants who have been short listed will be contacted. Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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We are looking for a person to service automotive air-conditioning systems. We are a small company, and part of a large group offering high quality, specialised automotive airconditioning and heating repairs, installations and service. Assistance with training will be given, and in obtaining an Approved Filler Certificate, if required. Age is no barrier. Must be able to liaise directly with clients in a friendly, courteous manner. Come and work local. Please phone in the first instance for more information: AIR-CONDITIONING CENTRE

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Permanent Position Secondary Term Time Only

Fixed Term 12 Months from January 2020 We are looking for a person to fill a position in our busy International Department. Duties include processing of student applications, visa renewals for students and payments for homestay families. The successful applicant will have accurate data entry skills, attention to detail and some financial knowledge. We are seeking someone willing to be part of a team with good customer service skills and able to work unsupervised. Hours are 30 hours per week during term time with some additional work in the holiday breaks required as work flows require. A letter of application with current CV and the Support Staff Application form (which can be found on our website www.howickcollege.school. nz) should be emailed to: secretary@howick.school.nz Closing date for applications is Friday 15 November 2019.

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We are a leading aged care facility located in Howick and require an energetic, reliable self-starter to join our Household Team as relief staff to cover permanent staff vacancies. This is a casual role which often leads to permanent employment. Rosters vary in hours and days, and weekends are also a possibility. The successful applicant will need to be well organized, have a good work ethic, be totally reliable and be a team player and be empathetic to our residents. A great team to work for, with competitive conditions. Black

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Initial applications by phone to: HBH Senior Living 139 Union Road, Howick Phone 09 538 0800 ext 0 between 9am-4pm Monday to Friday

* Must be punctual, reliable and honest * Take pride in a job well done * Have a drivers licence

Call Paul 021 156 6951

SITUATIONS VACANT

Our Chaplain provides pastoral and spiritual care for residents and staff in our rest home, hospital and independent apartments in Howick and Mt Roskill. You will also be responsible for organising a roster of local clergy and lay people to lead two services per week.

This role will suit you if you are an ordained minister of any Christian denomination, or an experienced lay person with skills in pastoral care, spiritual guidance and leading relevant worship. You will enjoy working with older people and have good time management and administrative skills, plus networks with local churches would be an advantage. Hours are 17 to 20 hours per week (negotiable), which must include Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Flexibility around school hours or holidays can be negotiated for the right applicant. The start date is negotiable, although early January 2020 would be ideal. Applications close 15 November 2019.

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A service of Howick Baptist Healthcare Ltd

Church SERVICES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

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HBH Senior Living is a fully registered Eden Alternative facility, focusing on providing meaning, purpose and companionship. Previously known as Howick Baptist Healthcare, Christian faith is at the heart of our organisation, although we warmly welcome people of all faiths.

Fixed Term to 3 July 2020 We are looking for a person to fill a position as administration support for our Senior Leaders and Deans. This is a fixed term position until the end of term 2, 2020 (3 July 2020). Duties include, maintaining the school events calendar, assistance with documentation for school trips, maintenance of rosters and appointments, camps admin, assistance with enrolments, cover for our reception desk and other duties as required. The successful applicant will have accurate data entry skills and attention to detail. We would prefer someone with advanced knowledge of word and excel, and knowledge of Google suite, e-asTTle and Kamar would be an advantage. We are seeking someone willing to be part of a team with good customer service skills and able to work unsupervised. Hours are 35 hours per week during term time with an additional week at the start of the year. A letter of application with current CV and the Support Staff Application form (which can be found on our website www.howickcollege.school. nz) should be emailed to: secretary@howick.school.nz Closing date for applications is Friday 15 November 2019.

HBH SENIOR LIVING CARE & VILLAGE

3-5 years experience preferred. Good pay for the right applicants. Call Troy 022 673 9877 or Jackson 021 977 444 or email troy@qualityconcreteservices.co.nz

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Due to the retirement of our much-loved Chaplain, HBH Senior Living is seeking a new Chaplain for this important, part-time role.

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TRUCK DRIVERS DIGGER DRIVERS CONCRETE LAYERS WANTED

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Looking for a person who can do Admin/Data Entry and our before and after school care pick-ups. Position also requires some childcare relieving at Kiwi Supertots Learning Centres. Must have a clean full drivers license.

We are a local established fencing company and welcome you to join our busy team. A clean driver’s license would be a plus. If you are reliable and a hard working professional please contact Daryl on 022 080 0776 for more information.

SEEKING A CHAPLAIN

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an Attendance Officer to work in our Student Centre within our Administration team. This position will commence 28 January 2020. This is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week during Secondary term time. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement and this position has been graded as Grade C and the hourly rate will be based on experience. For further information and Application Guidelines, please go to our website www.pakuranga.school.nz/employment Applications close 11 November 2019.

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All Saints Anglican Church Howick

17 Selwyn Rd, Ph 534 6864

Service Times are: Sunday: 7.30am & 9.30am Wednesday: 10.00am (Selwyn Church) allsaints@xtra.co.nz www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

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

Looking for a church home?

St Thomas’ Anglican Church Whitford

One Lord One Faith One People

37 Whitford-Maraetai Rd, Ph 272 4484

Sunday Service: 9.30am

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

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Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

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You are Welcome to join us at CLC on Sundays @ 10am

ALL NATIONS FOURSQUARE CHURCH

Sunday

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10 AM ENGLISH - Family Worship Service 4.30 PM HINDI/TAMIL Service

Start creating a better tomorrow, today!

Many cultures, one community.

7.30 PM Hour of Prayer

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9.30am Girl’s Brigade Parade Serivce with King’s Kids 10am Morning Worship

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Women's Bible Study

Wednesday

Sunday, November 10

9am* 10:45am* 5:30pm

5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga eastgatecc.org.nz

10 AM

St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz • Ph 535-4403

Sunday Service — Children’s & Youth programme available*

8:30am

Tuesday

Howick Presbyterian Church

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Springboks kings of world rugby jungle W

ith Siya Kolisi proudly holding aloft the Webb Ellis Cup, it was the Springboks who bellowed their victorious king of the rugby jungle roar at Yokohama last Saturday night with their 32-12 triumph against England. Few predicted it after England had played like lions in dominating the defending champion All Blacks 19-7 in the semi-finals with a masterful display before being tranformed to pussy cats against the Boks. In truth, we had forgotten how mentally and physically tough the Boks can be as their forwards won the bruising forward battle and the entire team tackled tenaciously whenever England dared attack. It wasn’t often as Boks first-five Handre Pollard played a fine tactical game and converted the penalties before magical little Cheslin Kolbe and fellow wing Makazole Mapimpi scored the tries. And so it was South Africa, beaten 23-13 by the All Blacks in their first pool game, who won when it mattered most. And Rassie Erasmus was judged top coach ahead of England’s Eddie Jones and New Zealand’s Steve Hansen. A night earlier Hansen, skipper Kieran Read, Ben Smith, Ryan Crotty, Sonny Bill Williams and Matt Todd kissed goodbye to their stellar international careers by thumping Wales 46-17.

Having won 100 of his 110 games as head coach, Hansen’s record is amazing. And in the wake of Richie McCaw, Read has been an outstanding captain who stands in nobody’s shadow. True, he’s not as fast as he once was, but he remains a fine lineout and kick-off leaper, smart ball distributor and tireless tackler. One of rugby’s true greats. Dynamic Ardie Savea also had a great tournament. However for me the most pleasing sight of the All Blacks final hurrah was watching Ben Smith beating four Welsh tacklers for his first try before executing the perfect fend for his second. While Beauden Barrett thrived at fullback in earlier matches before being suffocated by England, Smith and Australia’s Israel Folau had been universally recognised as the world’s two best fullbacks. Against Wales, in waving goodbye, Smith reminded us why. Interest will centre on who will be the next coaching group now that Hansen and Mike Cron have retired. Loyal Hansen recommends his attack coach Ian Foster who has the advantage of knowing the players. However there is also a case for Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown who did such a tremendous job in taking an extremely fit, brave and enterprising Japan through to the quarterfinals.

Agnew’s Angle There is also talk that Dave Rennie has been approached, despite earlier reports he was to replace Michael Chieka as Australian coach. Another strong contender must be Scott Robertson who achieved what Todd Blackadder failed to do by leading the Crusaders to a Super Rugby crown, not once but three in a row. He would be my choice. With Warren Gatland having achieved for Wales what Graham Henry and Steve Hansen failed to do during their tenures there, he also has impressive credentials although his sights are set on Super Rugby’s Chiefs. Meanwhile if rugby is to blossom rather than be allowed to wither, the offside law needs to be changed instead of allowing defenders to stand in the faces of attackers. Many years ago rugby league prospered by changing their old three-yard rule to a 10 metre one. Rugby union should consider extending theirs to at least five metres. Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer

Housing development a beacon of hope

Danru Ferns hits out.

Photo supplied

Howick Pakuranga facing very stern test By JIM ALLNAT The Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premier Men had a real struggle on their hands against a determined University side in the first round of the Hedley Howarth Two Day championship. University batted first and got off to a flying start on a wicket that gave the bowlers no assistance at all. In fact the score had passed 100 before the first wicket fell. Vijay Anand scored 86 off 82 balls and, after he was dismissed, Ash Vodnala held the innings together with 96. Matt Blandfield produced a career best with 3/41 off 15 overs and Adam Jones toiled away for 31 overs taking 4/112. When University was finally dismissed they had amassed 287. The Alpacas openers Bill Walsh

and Daniel Young had to face a difficult 11 overs at the end of the day but had no trouble adding 51 runs with Young having scored 34. In spite of such a difficult day in the field, the Alpacas are in a good situation needing 237 runs for a first innings win with all 10 wickets intact. ■■ Other scores from Saturday: Marie Raos Ray White Premier Reserves: 100 – Ollie Blandford 20, Michael Greenwood 19 and 5/2; Takapuna 64 – Greenwood 3/17, Keiren Mackenzie 4/4 and Rowan Naude 2/4. Howick Pakuranga Premier Women vs Takapuna: Takapuna 220/9 – Skye Bowden 2/21, Amberley Parr 2/28, M. Sharma 3/32; Howick Pakuranga 65 all out

new housing development in east Auckland will provide accommodation and more to people who have nowhere to live. Work is about to get under way on the Salvation Army’s latest housing project at the intersection of Chapel Road and Baverstock Road in Flat Bush. Salvation Army Flat Bush Corps Plant Lieutenant Ameet Londhe says it’s being developed in conjunction with the Ministry of Social Development and will include 46 one-and two-bedroom units as well as a community hall for residents to use. A large number of people turned out to a sod-turning ceremony and blessing at the site just after dawn on October 29. On hand were representatives of local iwi and mana whenua, Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross, Howick Local Board member Mike Turinksy, Salvation Army’s national director of social housing, Greg Foster and social policy national director, Major Campbell Roberts. Londhe said earthworks at the site will get under way soon and he hopes the whole project will be completed by February 2021. “The development will provide accommodation to people on the social housing register. We will house couples and small families [at the site].

Among the people at a sod-turning to begin construction on the Salvation Army’s new housing development in east Auckland were, from left, Howick Local Board member Mike Turinsky, Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross, and Salvation Army Lieutenants Ameet and Jessica Londhe. Photo supplied

“There are other services we can provide to help people with underlying issues. Housing is just one phase of the land. “It’s going to be kind of a little village,” he said. Addressing those in attendance after the sod-turning, Ross thanked the Salvation Army for “really caring about the social needs of New Zealanders”. “I think it’s going to be very special to see the housing there for the wider community to understand more of what the Salvation Army does.” Ross said Auckland desperately needs more housing. “There are people who are struggling with housing needs.

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There are houses here with three and four families living in them just down the road. “We as governments and councils have failed New Zealanders by not building enough houses and are lucky that we have organisations like the Salvation Army that are stepping up.” Foster said the Salvation Army builds houses not because it is a developer but because “we acknowledge there is a huge need in Auckland and throughout New Zealand for houses”. “We believe the start of transformation in people’s lives is when they have a good roof over their head.”

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20 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, November 7, 2019

OFFICIAL VEHICLE PARTNER OF THE

THE SMALL, SPORTY SUV THAT’S PRICED TO SELL! IT'S HERE!

KIA SELTOS LX The all new Kia Seltos LX has arrived! And it’s available now from Andrew Simms at a special low price. Experience the excitement of the latest word in small SUVs. Phone for a test drive. • 2.0mpIEngine

• RearParkingSensors

• 16”AlloyWheels

• LandKeepAssist

• AutoLightControl

• 6 Airbags

• HalogenDayTime Running Lights

• ReversingCamera

• CruiseControl

• 5 Year Roadside Assistance

• 5YearFactoryWarranty

• 6SpeakerStereoSystem • AppleCarPlayand Android Auto

• 5YearIncidentAssist

$25,990 + ORC

UPGRADE TO A KIA SELTOS LX PLUS FOR AN ADDITIONAL $12 PER WEEK AND GET: •AdaptiveCruiseControl •BlindspotMonitoring •RearPrivacyGlass •10.25”TouchScreenwithSatelliteNavigation •3Year45,000kmFreeServicePlan

GUARANTEED FUTURE VALUE WITH KIA KONFIDENCE At the end of the 48 month term you can either: • Return the car and get into a brand new Kia; • Purchaseorre-financethecarfortheresidualvalue; • Returnthecarandwalkaway(subjecttofairwearandtear). Other terms are available. Please contact our sales team to discuss.

Or No Deposit* and just

$99 PER WEEK

+ ORC for 48 months/60,000kms

350 Te Irirangi Drive, Botany |

09 887 1849

KC14571

OB3690NZH

Terms and Conditions: Finance offer is over 48 months and on the LX is based on a payment of $99 per week with a guaranteed residual value of $14,200. LX Plus is based on a guaranteed future value of $18,000. The guaranteed future value is based on a 60,000km term and the vehicle can be returned at the end of 48 months. Value is subject to vehicle being inside our fair wear and tear guidelines and excess mileage charges apply. Offer ends 30 November 2019 or while stocks last.