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AUCTION – 25 February 2020 at 2pm
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
Howick 5/50 Cook Street In The Heart Of Howick Village 5/50 Cook Street
It's all about the view It’s all about the view
A unique opportunity to secure this extensively renovated townhouse, proudly boasting glorious water views found conveniently just a short stroll to Howick Village and conveniences. Upstairs to great open-plan living designed to capture the wide water views, a designated dining area, a brand new kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom. A massive deck on the upper level offers a stunning year round outdoor entertaining area. Entrance level offers good sized bedrooms, one with a small patio, the family bathroom and a double internal access garage with laundry, which completes the description of this fabulous home. Perfect and easy living for couples or small families requiring a well located lock up and leave, with minimal upkeep and generous off-street parking. If you are looking for a something very special within walking distance of restaurants, café’s, shops and services, then this is it! A unique opportunity to secure this extensively renovated townhouse, owned by the current owners since new (1991). Proudly boasting glorious water views found conveniently just a short stroll to Howick Village and conveniences. Upstairs to great open-plan living designed to capture the wide water views, a designated dining area, a brand new kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom. A massive deck on the upper level offers a stunning year round outdoor entertaining area. Entrance level offers good sized bedrooms, one with a small patio, the family bathroom and a double internal access garage with laundry, which completes the description of this fabulous home. Perfect and easy living for couples or small families requiring a well located lock up and leave, with minimal upkeep and generous off-street parking. If you are looking for a something very special within walking distance of restaurants, café’s, shops and services, then this is it!
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Auction (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 25 Feb 2020
2 Harris Road, East Tamaki
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Angela Rudling 027 477 0176
angela.rudling@bayleys.co.nz
Michael Chi 021 886 363
michael.chi@bayleys.co.nz
■ By Neill Atkinson, David Green, Gareth Phipps & Steve Watters ■ Exisle Publishing ■ RRP $39.99
Dates matter, and they are often a starting point for our engagement with history.
For most New Zealanders, days like February 6 or April 25 are laden with significance. They are recognised as markers of important moments in our past; they inspire pride, connection, reflection, or perhaps controversy. Some dates hold a sombre or sinister place in the nation’s collective memory: March 15 (the Christchurch mosque attacks), October 12 (Passchendaele) or December 24 (Tangiwai).
Others highlight more uplifting moments, like Rutherford’s Nobel Prize (December 10, 1908), Hillary’s ascent of Everest (May 29, 1953) or New Zealand’s golden hour at the Rome Olympics (September 2, 1960). This book presents a series of snapshots of New Zealand historical events organised by date, from January 1 to December 31. It should be essential accessible popular history reading for every Kiwi. It is the ultimate guide to the events, people and iconic moments that have shaped the nation and our character. • Updated throughout, it includes Silver Ferns World Championship win and Christchurch attacks. • Fully illustrated, thoroughly researched and beautifully designed, this book is a wonderful collaboration between Manatu Taonga – Ministry for Culture and Heritage, the Alexander Turnbull Library and Exisle Publishing.
Fear and Courage ■ By Renée Hollis ■ Exisle Publishing (Emotional Inheritance Imprint) ■ RRP 29.99
We have all felt fear, whether it’s the sweaty palms and racing heart as we make a speech or the profound, all-encompassing awareness of our own mortality as we await medical results. Of course, the flip-side of fear is courage. The person who learns a new skill late in life despite fearing they’re ‘too old’. The quiet voice that speaks up when everyone else remains silent. As Nelson Mandela famously said, ‘I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it’.
Collected from around the world, the 25 true stories showcased here capture the full range of the fear and courage experience.
From Hamilton’s Jeff Taylor’s story of heroics during a robbery to Tauranga’s Glenne Findon’s fear during a naturist experience with surprising results and later her courage standing on a diving board.
Vaughan Rapatahana’s claustrophobia during an MRI scan and Nelsonian Colin Clough’s journey of bringing his grandmother from the Chatham Islands home to New Zealand — these are stories of fear and courage in all their guises.
At times humorous, often poignant, they will linger in your memory, shining a light on just what it means to be human. Interspersed between the stories are quotes about fear and courage by people as
diverse as Eleanor Roosevelt, Paulo Coelho, Marcus Aurelius and Taylor Swift.
Auckland Club Cricket scores:
Premier Men | Hedley Howarth Round Five: Takapuna 236 (W O’Donnell 90, D James 54, F de Villiers 3-43) lost to Parnell 242/7 (A Parikh 77*, F de Villiers 37, B Rae 36, M Jones 4-65) on first innings.
North Shore 262 (G Beghin 67, A Wickramanayake 51, S Hinds 39, D Grobbelaar 5-47, R Botadra 3-61) and 7/1 defeated Howick Pakuranga (B Barnard 104, D Grobbelaar 33, D Winn 30, R Hira 5-25) on first innings.
Cornwall 365/7 dec. (Am Dhadwal 106, Ad Dhadwal 92, S Crooks 69*, J Hayes 56) and 141/3 (Ad Dhadwal 70) defeated Auckland University 148 (G Clark 46, A Sakande 4-40, M Gibson 3-40) on first innings.
Papatoetoe 398/7 dec. (I Sohi 95*, S Setia 67, N Aujla 67, D Singh 50, J Dunford 30) defeated Suburbs New Lynn 305 (R Majithia 121, M Barry 62, J Bassett-Graham 44, I Sohi 4-56) on first innings.
Tom Hellaby Round Five: Birkenhead 227 (H Chakraborty 96, A Jayasinghe 45, A Jayampathi 30*, H Robertson 5-22) and 134 (O Labrooy 31, C de Beer 4-18, J Dymond 3-29) lost outright to Grafton 256/6 (M Ruffell 103*, H Robertson 46, K Ruffell 37, R Meadows 3-65) and 106/2 (A Edwards 44, M Ruffell 36*) by eight wickets.
Waitakere 158 (T Treadaway 46, K Minhas 36, R Evans 30, B Rowland 4-28, B Vora 3-34) and 179 (S Mirza 69, R Kumar 43, T Treadaway 35, O Chakraborty 5-24) lost outright to Eden Roskill 342/9 dec. (S Sharma 130, S Desai 95, S Mujtaba 95, B Nash 5-95) by an innings and five runs.
Ellerslie 155 (A Burton 59, D Kharel 37, R Harrison 4-21) and 216 (M Wall 59, H Azad 41, A Alam 41, S Venville 38, C Gaylard 6-51) lost to East Coast Bays 190/3 (R Harrison 104, T van Ingen-Kal 63*) and 135/5 (R Harrison 30*) on first innings.
Premier Women | Prichard Cup Round Six: Howick Pakuranga 107 (A Orpin 3-11, T Lafai 3-23) lost to Papatoetoe 109/3 (R Lilii 64*) by seven wickets.
Cornwall 147 (A Ewart 49, N Matthews 4-27) lost to Auckland University 148/9 (V Lind 30*, K Gurrey 30, Z Smith 3-30) by one wicket.
Parnell 216/4 (Y Kareem 83, S Carr 35*, S Naidu 33*) lost to Takapuna 217/9 (A van Deventer 127*) by one wicket.
We welcome your visit at Karaka Lifestyle Estate Retirement Village
Come along to experience our beautiful Country Club, view plans of our village, and learn more about Karaka Lifestyle Estate. Come see our choice of apartments available.
Choice of ground floor and first floor apartments, Two and three bedrooms available.Car parking for each apartment, master bedroom has an ensuite and full bathroom for guests.
Entertaining and outdoor living is a breeze -select from ground floor living with patios and access to lawns and gardens or opt for one story up with large terraces .
All of our apartments have spacious living areas and generous storage spaces. Creating a day to day lifestyle to be celebrated and enjoyed.
With a waterfront location and superb Country Club set in the new Auranga township and everything for a great lifetsyle is at your finger tips.
We also offer full sale price of your home,including the capital gain.
For further information please contact Linda.
Open Hours: Monday to Friday - 10am to 2pm Weekends - by appointment only
Where: Karaka Lifestyle Estate, 329 Bremner Rd, Drury Construction is occurring on the site, so for your safety please contact our salesperson Linda Wilson to book a visiting time.
www.times.co.nz Howick and Pakuranga Times, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 — 15 OUR HOMES TODAY Giving you the choice! • Free no-obligation measure & quote service • Excellent selection of the latest carpets & vinyls SHOWROOM OPEN: Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm, Saturday 9am-12noon. GODFREY HIRST – VERMONT 4 Colours 28oz Solution Dyed Polyester Heavy Duty Rating INCL GST $ 79mt NOW OKIWI BAY/ALABAMA RANGE Full colour swatch 55oz Solution Dyed Nylon Extra Heavy Duty + Stair Rating INDOOR/OUTDOOR CARPET BELGOTEX: CRAZY XL Colour Anthracite DEAL: Standard Double Garage (6.0mt x 6.0mt) Carpet and Installation INCL GST
INCL GST $ 159mt $ 999mt NOW ONLY Was $204mt Was $105mt Ideal for garages Factory Carpets and Vinyls that has one of the largest selections of carpets and vinyl have now moved shop to 131b Pilkington Road, Panmure.
Stockists of the finest carpets from Godfrey Hirst, Feltex, Norman Ellison, Jacobsen, and EuroFlor as well as a large range of sheet vinyl at the best prices, the well laid out showroom is worth a visit.
Carpets can make all the difference to a home, creating style and ambience. And no one knows the wonders of a good carpet better than Factory Carpets and Vinyls in Panmure.
They are also stockist of Godfrey Hirst Wood, laminate and vinyl planking.
Furthermore, now is the time to invest in new carpets as the longstanding business has joined the Flooring Foundation network, New Zealand’s largest body of independent carpet retailers backed by leading brands, Godfrey Hirst and Feltex.
With eco-friendly, durable and luxurious options available at Factory Carpets and Vinyls, there is something for every style, budget and lifestyle.
For that reason, and because of the high standards delivered by Factory Carpets, astute property managers are regular customers. With carpets that are competitively priced, look good, are durable and laid out in time at rental homes, it is little wonder that Factory Carpets and Vinyls have repeat customers over the years. In addition, Factory Carpets supplies an extensive range of short ends and end of roll remnants for hot prices. Owners, Wendi and husband Colin along with partner Mike, have been in the business for more than a decade.
With Colin and Mike’s expertise as carpet layers, the business has seen the benefit of their experience.
Factory Carpets is also known for its ever-growing varieties of solution-dyed nylons which have proven quality. The solution dyed polyesters feel soft and look just like classic woollen carpets.
We are a stockist of Godfrey Hirst Hard Flooring range. Including Laminates-Woods and Vinyl Planking. We offer an installing service.
They also offer a free measure and quotation service, plus full install on their products. Factory Carpets and Vinyls 131b Pilkington Rd Panmure Phone 570-5009 www.factorycarpetsandvinyls.co.nz New address, more variety ADVERTORIAL CP2925A-V2 NEWSPRINT END ROLLS FOR SALE FROM $5 (cash only) IDEAL FOR: T he number of properties sold around the country for $1 million or more during 2019 increased by 1% with 10,869 million-dollar plus properties sold (up from 10,761 in 2018).
But it still hasn’t surpassed the 2016 record when 11,661 million-dollar plus properties were sold, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s (REINZ) Million Dollar Price Report.
Looking at New Zealand excluding Auckland, the number of milliondollar plus properties sold increased significantly by 17.4 per cent (3211 up from 2736 – an additional 475 properties).
In Auckland the number of million-dollar properties sold during 2019 fell by -4.6 per cent when compared to the previous year (7658 down from 8025) - the lowest number of million-dollar-plus properties sold in Auckland since 2014.
Bindi Norwell, chief executive at REINZ says: “2019 is the third consecutive year that Auckland has seen a year-on-year decrease in $1m-plus properties sold, dropping each year from its peak in 2016 with 9,634 properties sold for $1m-plus.
“However, outside of Auckland it’s a different story, as we’ve seen a 17.4 per cent increase in $1m-plus property sales. This is a result of demand exceeding supply in many parts of the country and shows the effect that the shortage of housing stock is having on house prices,” says Norwell.
“There has been a significant increase in the number of properties sold at the top end of the market, with a 26.8 per cent increase in $3m-plus property sales and a 50 per cent increase in $3m-plus property sales outside of Auckland.
“While the Auckland market may have cooled in the first nine months of 2019, the final quarter of the year showed signs of house prices picking up, so it will be interesting to see how that plays out in terms of the number of $1m-plus house sales in 2020.” Regional breakdown
The region with the biggest percentage increase in number of properties sold for one million dollars or more was Gisborne, with a 133.3 per cent increase from 2018 (14 properties up from 6 – an additional 8 properties). However, these numbers do appear more inflated due to the small sample sizes.
And 11 out of 15 regions saw yearon-year increases in the number of properties sold for $1m or more in 2019 – with all 11 reaching new record highs. Taranaki, Marlborough, Auckland and Northland were the only exceptions, with year-on-year decreases.
When looking at the number of properties sold for $3m or more in 2019, Wellington saw the largest percentage increase, growing from 6 properties in 2018 to 13 properties in 2019 (a 116.7 per cent increase yearon-year).
Other regions that saw an increase in the $3m-plus category were:
In addition to these regions, Gisborne saw two properties sold for $3m-plus during 2019, the first time the region has had a property sale within this category.
Auckland not only decreased in the number of sales in the $1m-plus category, as it also showed a 12.9 per cent decrease year-on-year in the number of $3m-plus properties sold in 2019 (from 371 to 323 properties – 48 fewer properties). There was also a -10.6 per cent decrease yearon-year in $5m-plus properties sold in Auckland in 2019 (from 66 to 59 properties – 7 fewer properties).
“There are a number of factors behind the rise in the number of million-dollar plus properties sold including demand versus supply, increased regional investment, increased consumer confidence levels, a strong agricultural sector, good employment levels and an overall good economy. Additionally, we’ve seen more first time buyers in the market who tend to be purchasing at the lower end of the market, which then lifts the overall market up,” says Norwell.
“While it’s still very early days, going forward we expect that the first half of 2020 will continue in a similar pattern unless some of the underlying fundamentals start to shift.” 11 out of 15 regions saw year-on-year increases in the number of properties sold for $1m or more in 2019 – with all 11 reaching new record highs. Taranaki, Marlborough, Auckland and Northland were the only exceptions, with year-on-year decreases. $1m-plus homes on the rise
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Top 5 Seller of Feltex brand Carpet in Auckland Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom LEES CARPETS 49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki
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HANDYMEN
HANDYMAN
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LAWNCARE
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HOUSE WASHING
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For a free quote contact Drewe Ph: 027 539 9851 or 0800 432 724 drewe@fasciaandspouting.co.nz www.fasciaandspouting.co.nz GA101040 We do WINZ quotes SPOUTING AND ROOFING PAKURANGA AUTO ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL Ph/Fax 274 0495 – 22 Greenmount Dr, East Tamaki ★ Full Auto Electrical Service ★ WOFs ★ Airconditioning ★ Cambelt Replacements ★ Tune Ups And Servicing ★ Full Brake Overhauls ★ Alternator Batteries ★ Clutches Replaced ★ Full Diesel Servicing And Repairs ★ Tyres ★ Full Petrol Vehicle Servicing And Repairs Alternator Charge Rate, Starter Condition & Check, Plus Battery Test – FREE OF CHARGE Wishing all clients and suppliers a Merry Christmas AIR CONDITIONING RE-GAS $95 +GST 108265-V5 PAKURANGA AUTO ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL Ph/Fax 274 0495 – 22 Greenmount Dr, East Tamaki ★ Full Auto Electrical Service ★ WOFs ★ Airconditioning ★ Cambelt Replacements ★ Tune Ups And Servicing ★ Full Brake Overhauls ★ Alternator Batteries ★ Clutches Replaced ★ Full Diesel Servicing And Repairs ★ Tyres ★ Full Petrol Vehicle Servicing And Repairs Alternator Charge Rate, Starter Condition & Check, Plus Battery Test – FREE OF CHARGE Wishing all clients and suppliers a Merry Christmas AIR CONDITIONING RE-GAS $95 +GST 108265-V5 Auto Electrical & Mechanical Repairs Alternator Charge Rate, Starter Condition and Check Plus Battery Test - FREE OF CHARGE PAKURANGA AUTO ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL 24B Polaris Pl, East Tamaki - OPEN SAT 8.30-1pm Ph/Fax 274 0495 CD237020 Power you need KOBA BATTERIES MOTORING YOUR LOCAL EXTERIOR CLEANING SPECIALISTS • House Wash (soft wash) • Building Wash • Decks, Drives, Fences • Gutter Clean • Roof Treatment For a free quote call 021366615 / 09 5374320 DE270880 • Carpet Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning • Flood Restoration • Pest Control DE270909 Make your booking today Phone 09 537 4320 Mobile 021 366 615 www.bestpropertyservices.co.nz CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER Domestic/Commercial New builds Ground water problems Phone Allen 027 546 0553 allen2harriman@gmail.com CD254541 DRAINAGE
Registered Drainlayers Free quotes and advice Drain unblocking CCTV camera Drain repairs Surface water problems Retaining walls All drainage requirements
Contact Rick 027 256 2533 DE270756 Please email name, address and contact phone numbers to: papers@times.co.nz PR248896-V2 Looking for reliable people wanting to earn some extra cash delivering our award-winning newspapers once a week, every Tuesday. You must be physically capable to deliver the paper every week — rain, hail or shine. Our papers are delivered to the Pohutakawa Coast, Botany, Ormiston, Howick, Mellons Bay, Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Farm Cove and surrounding areas. If this sounds like you get in touch with us immediately and we can arrange a delivery area close to your home. Immediate start. SITUATIONS VACANT
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PAINTERS & DECORATORS
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EXTERIOR / Interior, exp’d own scaffolding, water- proofing to protect plaster homes a specialty. Kevin 022 677 8014
4U2C LOCAL DECORATORS 25 years experience Repaints – Interior/Exterior Spray finish available Free quotes – any sized jobs Prompt Response Ph Trevor 027 648 3565 DE266370
PAINTER
Interior/exterior painting High quality workmanship Plastering Howick based
Phone Kenny 021 897 445
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PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Phone Charlie 027 245 0807
PAINTER Paperhanger. Free quotes, pensioner discount. 30yrs exp. Phone 022 6254295 or 535 3022
PAINTER / Plasterer & handyman 30 yrs+ exp Phone Muzza 577-2989/ 027-6770294
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Phone 09 527 3053 or 09 268 1007 Terry 027 2922 708 or Alywn 0274 743 505 DE264603
PAINT 30 yrs + exp, tradesman. Interiors, exteriors, house washing and wallpa- per hanging. Phone Harold 021 658 222
ROOF PAINTING
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PAVING
ADL PAVING & LAND- SCAPING. Phone Adrian 027 603 1919, ah 537 2345
ALL Paving & Landscaping Great rates. Ph Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.
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Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Rats & Mice, Wasps 20+ years experience Jim 0800 38 38 48 CD237017
PLASTERERS
AFFORDABLE plastering. New work & alterations, Skimming, cove & gib fixing. Ph Phil 021 521 403
PLASTERING, All types int/ext,paint refresh & mould removal. Phone Joe 02102703803 • New Builds • Renovations • Bathroom / Kitchen • Gas Installations • Hot Water Cylinders • All Maintenance • Certifying Plumbers Experienced family business, quality service Allan Matt For all your plumbing needs
Ph Allan or Matt Craig 0274-962-118, 021-813-883 09-215-1144 admin@craigplumbing.co.nz
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Brad 022 671 8125
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Hill Plumbing • Certifying plumbing, gas and drainage • Hot water cylinders • Bathrooms, kitchens • New and repairs All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area Brett 534 3562 027 493 0181 H3X019
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ROOFING repair service. 26 yrs exper. All work guaranteed. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166
RUBBISH REMOVALS
GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting. Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384
Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581 CD140634 Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581 3 Specialist waterblasting & housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows 3 Domestic & commercial 3 Low pressure bio-wash 3 Professional presentation
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DY273693 Contact Clive 021 2111 849 or email barrelinnltd@xtra.co.nz or drop off your CV to Barrel Inn, 15/1 Cook Street, Howick
EXPERIENCED bus driver wanted, must be able to drive manuals, flexible hrs $25 per hr ph 0276201235
HANDYMAN required for a wk per month(ongoing) general maintenance, re- pairs to furniture, sanding, painting, drilling, restoring old tables etc at an inner city venue. Suitable for someone wanting to pick up extra work or a retired car- penter. If you are interested please email functions@ thebluestoneroom.co.nz
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BLADECUTTERS, Tree work landscaping stumps rubbish removals hedges com weed spraying. Ph Eric 021 732 147 or 534 8797
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WE CAN HELP YOU: • Improve the productivity of your business. • Addiction, depression, grief, mentoring and youth and career guidance and everyday struggles. DY273679 3D COACHING Teresa: 027 247 0172
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ENROL NOW for 2020 MUSIC LESSONS Howick Youth Orchestra & Concert Bands Saturdays and Tuesdays at Pakuranga Intermediate Violin Guitar Clarinet French Horn Trombone Saxophone Trumpet Flute Oboe Drums Bassoon Individual Piano Music for 5-6 year olds music@hsm.co.nz www.hsm.co.nz DE272616
KIDS KARATE Kids afternoons Adults evenings Contact Hiroshi 534 1776 (h) 021 060 6006 (m) CD45807
PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable. Competitions, practical and theory exams. We have teachers in your area. (Est 63 yrs) 0800 696 874 NZ Modern School of Music www.modernmusic.co.nz CD180708
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PART TIME GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
Part Time Counsellor Two days per week
Required to work as part of the school counselling team. Applicants must be experienced in working with adolescents with complex needs and be registered with NZAC. Start date negotiable.
MP273540 Applications close on 28 February 2020.
For Application Guidelines, please email principal@pakuranga.school.nz
COORDINATOR Manage Seasons Program – Howick –
Do you have empathy and an interest in working with children and adults who are coping with loss and grief? We are currently seeking a suitable person to fill this part time role of coordinator, implementing the “Seasons for Growth” programme in schools. The job is 15 - 20 hours a week and based in Howick. Seasons is a programme of peer support groups for children, teens and adults who are missing someone important from their daily lives through death, separation of parents or other major change at home. The programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs. Ideally the successful applicant will have proven experience of delivering programmes to young people as well as experience in a social service or educational organisation. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to lead and coordinate a team of volunteers. The ability to work flexible hours is required, and there is some walking and carrying of resources required. This role will suit an outgoing, proactive, and self motivated person. Relevant qualifications including seasons for Growth companion training and/or experience in community agencies could be an advantage, however initial training will be provided. Please send your CV and and any queries to, griefandlosscoordinatorapp@mail.com Applications close Tuesday 25th Feb DE273698
MACLEANS COLLEGE
LIBRARY MANAGER Macleans College is seeking the services of a trained and experienced Library Manager. Macleans is a secondary, co-educational school with a roll of over 2500 students, representing over 50 nationalities. Applicants are required to: • Have attained or be undertaking a recognised library qualification • Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Have experience in engaging staff and students to the joys of reading and using library resources • Be innovative and willing to learn and keep up to date with professional knowledge Experience with Access-IT would be an advantage. If you have enthusiasm for working with young adults, a love of reading and a “can-do” attitude, we look forward to hearing from you. Hours negotiable. Visit the school website – www. macleans.school.nz / About Us / Vacancies for a link to the job description. (Follow this link to view the job description)
Dental Receptionist/ pRactice aDministRatoR Pakuranga Experienced friendly receptionist required who will accept responsibility to competently manage a range of administrative tasks in our 3 dentist / 4 hygienist practice. You will be efficient, organised, proactive and able to think on your feet. Great people skills, computer skills, initiative, a strong work ethic with an ability to learn are necessary.
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Macleans Primary School Learning Assistant
We’re seeking to employ a learning assistant for 2020 to work with a child who needs support to manage his behaviour and learning. Employment will be from 9.30am-12.30pm, Monday to Friday each week, commencing immediately. Afternoon employment will be negotiated based on student needs. The successful applicant will need to be able to relate to young boys, have patience, initiative, resilience, tenacity, and a sense of humour.
A letter of application along with names and contacts for two referees should be submitted by Monday 24th February. Applications for the position should be sent to: Brian Bayly, Principal Macleans Primary School, 10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach. DE273735
Practice Nurse - Part Time Unique opportunity to work within an expanding multi site General Practice enhancing your own career by working within our dynamic multidisciplinary healthcare team. Our team comprises of GPs, Nurse Practitioner & Experienced Practice Nurses along with an excellent supportive management and admin team. We are all proud to be innovative in and passionate about delivering quality healthcare. Our nursing scope is expanding all the time the variety in your day can be huge consisting of assessment, triage, chronic disease and lifestyle care, liquid nitrogen therapy, vaccinations, wound care, IV therapy, spirometry, smear taking and much more. 32 hours per week, one evening shift until 8.30pm. Key attributes and requirements to be in this role: ● Primary Care experience ● High standard of clinical knowledge and performance ● Current CPR Certificate ● Current Authorised Vaccinator status ● The ability to learn quickly ● The ability to work effectively with information technology and practice systems ● Eligible to work in NZ
If you like to continuously improve your skills and knowledge and enjoy a changing environment then please send your CV to: bronwyn@myhealthteam.nz
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GARDENER/ GROUNDS PERSON
Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an experienced gardener/grounds person to join our Property Team.
This is a permanent full time position for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year.
Please refer to our website for further information and details on how to apply: www.pakuranga.school.nz
Applications close 23 February at 5:00pm.
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HBH SENIOR LIVING CARE & VILLAGE We require a versatile, reliable maintenance person with a ‘can do’ attitude, to attend to a myriad of tasks. This position is 40 hours per week.
The successful candidate’s skills will include hammer hand, painting, minor plumbing, equipment maintenance and distribution of stores and must be capable of lifting medium weight cartons. You will have to be well organized, capable of working unsupervised and be empathetic to our elder residents. Initial applications by phone or send CV to: enquiries@hbh.org.nz HBH Senior Living Ph: 09 538 0800 ext 0 between 9.00am & 4.00pm Monday to Friday DE273707
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ACCOUNTS CLERK / PAYROLL ASSISTANT Macleans College are seeking an Accounts Clerk/Payroll Assistant to join their small, friendly admin team. The role will be approximately 30 hours per week (negotiable) during school terms. Previous experience with payroll and administration background is preferable but not essential, as training will be given.
The successful applicant will: • Have the ability to establish positive contacts with all students • Have a helpful and engaging manner when dealing with staff, students and the community (in person or by telephone) • Be able to maintain confidentiality • Have sound common sense • Be a team player • Have a cheerful positive outlook • Be able to work under pressure • Have a high standard of spoken and written English Visit the school website: www.macleans.school.nz/about/careers-at-macleans/vacancies for a link to the job description.
Applications close Friday 28th February 2020 Please send a covering letter and CV to: applications@macleans.school.nz
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Howick Croquet Club has been successful in their grant application with Kiwisport, to help us introduce croquet to the youth in our local area.
Youth Croquet has a huge membership in the South Island and the lower North Island, New Zealand Youth Squad & U21 team are leading the way in Croquet Worldwide. We are doing our best to make that happen in Auckland, starting in Howick area.
Croquet is a sport for all ages which can be played as singles or doubles. There is no age limit and youths often partner with the more experienced older players. Golf Croquet is the most popular version of the sport.
Every September there is a New Zealand Secondary Schools National Championship. This is a doubles tournament with up to 4 qualifying pairs per region.
During March 2020, Howick Croquet Club will be hosting an unsanctioned inter secondary schools tournament to select school teams to enter New Zealand Secondary Schools National Champs in Sept 2020.
Members from Howick Croquet Club met with staff from College Sport in preparation to creating a sanctioned tournament in Auckland during March 2021 so that we can have teams to enter the Championship in September 2021.
Last year, students from Elim College came to Howick Croquet Club during PE classes once a week to learn what fun croquet can be. It’s not just playing the game, it’s all about tactics and strategies as well.
We have also recently been working with Elim Middle School in Golflands, playing croquet on their astroturf. The PE teachers and their classes have been very enthusiastic to learn a different sport. After four “taster” sessions we were able to present the PE teacher with their own set of outdoor/indoor croquet hoops, balls and mallets for playing on their Astroturf. This has all been funded by the grant from Kiwisport. The teacher is now working on bringing the more talented and interested students to the club for coaching on real croquet lawns
There are nine Colleges in our local area and Howick Croquet Club would like to bring croquet to the youth of our area, through their College. We would like to give all of those Colleges their own astroturf set after each College has had four “taster” sessions (like we did with Elim Middle School). This will all be funded by the grant received from Kiwisport. Please email calvert. margery31@gmail. com to find out more or check us out on our facebook page www.facebook.com/ howickcroquetclub/
Howick Croquet Club already has one youth member, Ethan Duan who has been playing croquet since 2016. He has already been selected for the 2020 U21 squad. Introducing youth croquet at Howick Croquet Club
The sport of croquet. MP273513-V2 HOWICK HORNETS MINI/MODS MUSTER DATES – PAPAROA PARK Wednesday 19th Feb 5.30pm Minis 6.30pm Mods Tuesdays & Thursdays 5.45pm Under 15s Thursday 20th Feb 6.00pm Under 13s Saturday 22nd Feb 9.00am Minis 10.30am Mods Sunday 23rd Feb 4.00pm Girls (12s, (Every Sunday) 14s, 16s, 18s) Wednesday 26th Feb 5.30pm Minis 6.30pm Mods Minis (Ages 4-9 yrs) / Mods (Ages 10-12 yrs) * Players in the relevant age group to be under that age prior to 1st January Any questions or for more information please contact our Club Secretary Bex on 021 323 338 or howickhornetssecretary@gmail.com PLAY RUGBY LEAGUE BOYS & GIRLS WELCOMED Sports, Leisure & Fitness Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Beginners classes COMMENCE 2ND MARCH Learn to dance the night away Waltz, Cha Cha, Tango etc – Keep fit, have fun! Glenhouse Hall, Glenside Ave, Pakuranga www.hrdc.co.nz Phone Sheryll 626 6221 Lesley 021 1666 988 Howick Round Dance Club Come join us! DE273672 ADVERTORIAL MP273036A
Howick Croquet Club hosted a Croquet NZ tournament at the beginning of December 2019 with 13 youth entrants who played using the tactics they had learnt during their training. Some of the youth players had handicap changes during the tournament because they won so many of their games.
There is a place in croquet for people who aren’t able to play a contact or team sport.
Our Sports, Leisure & Fitness feature is running throughout February –so don’t miss this opportunity to advertise your club’s upcoming events. Phone our classified team on 271 8000 or email classifieds@times.co.nz
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Learn Scottish Country Dancing
Highland Park Scottish Country Dance Club is holding classes for new dancers. Wednesday evenings for 4 weeks commencing Wednesday 26 February at 7.30pm
Howick Primary School Hall 37 Willoughby Ave, Howick No partner required – just a pair of soft soled shoes. Only $20 for 4 weeks of fun. For further information phone Lynn 534 8933 or Warren 534 3482
www.times.co.nz www.times.co.nz CLASSIFIEDS Farce: Beauden’s absence a joke
By JIM BIRCHALL W atching the seemingly hapless Blues get swept aside by the Crusaders at Eden Park on Friday and witnessing the continued struggles of the Jonathan Ruru- Steven Perofeta axis got my blood boiling.
The Blues recorded their second loss in three games to start the season, once again, on the back foot.
Star Beauden Barrett is currently on a ‘sabbatical’ from the game after NZ Rugby, the Blues and Barrett agreed on a period of rest and rehabilition for the All Blacks pivot-cum-fullback.
As a passionate Blues fan, the recent photos of star recruit Bar rett gallivanting around the Superbowl with his mates was unpalatable to view. As was the sight of him fiddling with his smartphone and watching on awkwardly, as teammates sweated it out at Blues training. Forwards coach Tom Coventry was blind sided by reporters into revealing Barrett would make his muchanticipated debut in week 7.
The frank admission - from a frank man - was then hastily Beauden Barrett at the Superbowl.
Photo Twitter covered up, quicker than the US military at the Roswell crash site, by Blues PR people who decided fans should be kept in the dark just a little while longer.
So what is the story? Was Barrett’s presence at training just to pop his head in to show he is part of the organisation? Do his sabbatical conditions preclude him from actually training with his teammates?
Whilst I have no specific beef with Barrett, and given that if the opportunity presented itself, most of us would take a six month paid break from our jobs, you can’t blame him directly.
What I do take umbrage with however is NZ Rugby and the Blues allowing this to happen at all. Given the huge proportion of NZR revenue generated by the All Blacks and the reported
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threat of South Africa leaving the Super Rugby competition, coupled with the lure of the Euro and Yen from European and Japanese clubs, New Zealand Rugby is forced to make ridiculous concessions to star players who want a ‘break’ from the game.
Unfortunately, not having premier players playing locally dilutes and cheapens Super Rugby at a time when crowds are already dwindling and fans apathetic about rugby encroaching on summer sports and activities. Granting a six month sabbatical to any elite player in the modern era is lunacy and sets a dangerous precedent that may well strip (particularly struggling) teams of key players at a time when they need them most. Oh yeah, one more thing — go the Blues.
➤ From Page 20 Not surprisingly, Taurua was also named Coach of the Year and and picked up Sport New Zealand Leadership award.
World champion K1 200 and 500m canoe racer Lisa Carrington made it four in a row when she was named Sportswoman of the Year whereas Sophie Pascoe won the Para athlete/team category for the seventh time, having won four world titles in three different strokes.
Equally deserving was Sportsman of the Year Israel Adesanya, a world middleweight champion at mixed martial arts who possesses the late Muhammad Ali’s gift of the gab and elusive body movement.
A self-described “black Kiwi’’ having come to New Zealand from Nigeria as a nine-year-old, he has his own engaging brand of humour and urged his adopted countrymen to get rid of their tall poppy syndrome and be vocal in supporting their champion.
‘By lifting us you lift yourselves,” he said. “If I win, you win.”
Taurua and Ferns captain Laura Langman also made outstanding speeches. And it was fitting that All Black Sid Going was inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame and that Yvonne Willering received the lifetime achievement award for services to netball.
Three days after winning the Emerging Talent award, 18-year-old alpine skier Alice Robinson won her second World Cup Giant Slalom of the season in Slovenia. Her combined time for both runs was 0.34s faster than world champion Petra Vlhová and 1.5s faster than the two women tied for third.
With the Crusaders clobbering the Blues 25-8 in Super Rugby at Eden Park after destroying the Blues lineout, it was good to see Richie Mo’unga and Jack Goodhue combine so effectively at fiveeighths.
However the bloke who really stole the show was strapping 20-year-old blindside flanker Cullen Grace who worked tirelessly and made several crunching tackles. Other special wins were the Highlanders’ last second 23-22 triumph against the Brumbies and the Stormers’ 33-30 success against the Lions.
With big winger Ben Lam grabbing two of the Hurricanes’ five tries, the team did well to reduce the Sharks to three in their 38-22 victory.
However for sheer entertainment look no further than fullback Damian McKenzie’s brilliance in the Chiefs 43-17 result against the brave and lively Sunwolves.
Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer
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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 St Thomas’ Anglican Church Whitford 37 Whitford-Maraetai Rd, Ph 272 4484 Sunday Service: 9.30am
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Honours for Taurua axe for Alexander A one-point World Cup 52-51 triumph that won coach Dame Noelene Taurua and her Silver Ferns a clutch of Halberg Awards in Auckland last Tuesday cost Australian Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander her job.
Aussies hate to lose and the talented Alexander has paid the price for it after who silver medal Diamonds finished runner-up to the Ferns at last year’s World Cup and to England at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games where New Zealand failed to medal.
Since the latter, the charismatic Taurua became her country’s saviour after many had believed she should have got the job long before.
She insisted on a high standard of fitness. And although success did not come immediately, she weeded the chaff from the wheat and produced a champion team that won hearts and their semi-final by just two points against England in Liverpool before snatching victory from Australia.
The euphoric reaction to that win, with players hugging and screaming in delight, also provided the Halberg Awards Sports Moment of the Year, the Team Award and the prized Supreme Award.
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Clevedon buzzing with the BMW NZ Polo Open
The 43rd NZ Polo Open is underway in Clevedon this week as six teams compete for the nation’s top polo trophy with the prestigious final to be held this Saturday.
Polo players and supporters from all around are in Clevedon for the village’s biggest week of the year.
Tom Chamberlain, of Glenwillow Feeds, a Christchurch-based horse feed company, is in town and makes up one of six team sponsors. Chamberlain’s team is made up of local polo player Jeremy Jones, Gisborne’s Glen Sheriff, Canterbury’s Henry Wood and Argentina’s Paco O’Dwyer.
This year the tournament has two of Argentina’s polo stars, along with O’Dwyer, Mathias Torres Zavaleta will compete for the locally sponsored Semco PDL team while the Captain of the English polo team, James Harper will take the field for South Island-sponsored team, Glenmark. Harper’s 18-year-old son Will is playing for Mystery Creek, with New Zealand’s best polo player John - Paul Clarkin, defending NZ Polo Open winner The Glenwillow Feeds team, from left, Glen Sherriff; Paco O’Dwyer (Argentina); Tom Chamberlain (Glenwillow Feeds); Captain Jeremy Jones (local player from Ardmore, playing his 4th NZ Polo Open) and Henry Wood (Canterbury). Photo supplied
with his teammates Kit Brooks and young gun Ethan Wade
“The BMW NZ Polo Open is looking to be the most exciting polo tournament we have ever held in New Zealand,” says Lucy Ainsley, executive director of the BMW NZ Polo Open.
The NZ Polo Open draws the biggest crowds in New Zealand polo and this Saturday will be no exception. This year the sideline action is bigger and better than ever, with several polo partners maximising their opportunity to be part of the renowned event. The Glenmorangie experience will sure to be on every guy’s to-do list, while the ladies can line up to get their brows and lashes done at the MCoBeauty Bar. Sero and George FM will both be there to add some fun Instagram worthy moments and the polo village has an array of great things to see.
Fashion on the Field this year, with all entries welcome, will be a twist of effervescence, with judges Robert Niwa of Crane Brothers, Kellie Taylor of Moochi and Wihelmina Shrimpton of Mediaworks, all looking for their take on that polo style.
Bringing polo to the people, the grand Flagship marquee (320m 2 ) taking centre ground field side will host VIP guests with the polo hill perfect for families and anyone that wants to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the field and the fantastic competition. George FM will host the afterparty on the Chukka Lawn and for music fans attending Six60 there will be a bus from the polo grounds to Western Springs.
“Polo is a great sport and I just want everyone to be able to come and have a fantastic day out on Saturday and enjoy the surroundings and everything the event has to showcase,” says Ainsley. ■ BMW NZ Polo Open 2020 - Saturday February 22nd, Fisher Field, Auckland Polo Club, Clevedon
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