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Resident and ratepayer groups were ecstatic after commissioners last month refused resource consent to build a 71-unit residential development in Cockle Bay however, one month on, the applicant – property developer Box Property Ltd – has decided to contest the decision and has lodged an appeal with the Environment Court

he property developer seeking to construct 71 apartments on land zoned for nine single houses on Sandspit Road has now appealed to the Environment Court against the decision to refuse his application for building consent. His original application was opposed by 14 local residents, and by the Howick Local Board. Many more local residents opposed the Sandspit Road development but were not permitted to be included in the Hearings. The original application by Box Limited was for a so-called Integrated Residential Development.. Using this definition, the apartments

could be constructed in a single house zone. Hearings on the application took place over two days and were followed by an opportunity for the developer to respond to the issues raised by the residents. Key statements in the judgment now being challenged was that the application was non-compliant with the definition of an Integrated Residential Development; that it was contrary to the objectives and policies of the Auckland Unitary Plan; and that there were impacts on amenity value because of its bulk, length and scale. Traffic and environmental concerns were also con-

sidered. Selwyn Pratt, one of the concerned residents, said: “The developer quotes no less than 34 objections to the Independent Hearings Commissioners decisions. Our view is that the original decisions by the expert Commissioners were entirely correct. We cannot believe they made this number of errors in their judgement. “But Auckland Council, and therefore ratepayers, will now have to invest significant funds to cover the cost of the appeal, as will local residents.” Another resident, Fiona Moran, said: “It is disappointing that having

presented our detailed and evidencebased submissions at the hearings and having our conclusions accepted, we now have all the uncertainty, stress and additional costs that will be necessary to support council to defend the very well-argued decisions made by the independent hearings commissioners.” Laurie Slee, chairperson of the Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association, said they would be keenly awaiting the outcome of the appeal. “The development application, the decision, and the appeal should be of interest to all Auckland residents. ➤ Turn to Page 11

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inety-one-year-old Marie Morgan is a reluctant retiree, about to give up the reins to her riding school after teaching horse riding to generations of families. This week marks the end of an era as hundreds of students over the years, have passed through Fairhill Riding School and previous to that Croft House Riding School with Sue Bason. Used to working 12 hour days, seven days a week on the farm and teaching, Marie happily offers us a ride on her quad bike to view the 7h property at the highest point of Mission Heights. At one time, the family owned 60 acres of land on Jeffs Rd and rode over much of the surrounding countryside on horseback. “None of the fancy stuff of taking horses for competitions in horse trailers, we would just ride to them,” laughs Marie who steps out of the barn to have a quick chat. The last of the riding lessons will be held this Saturday. The mother of five children (three of them represented Auckland at the NZ Pony Club Championship); Marie is now moving from her farm

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Taking the reins since she was 3, 91-year-old equestrian Marie Morgan who has taught horsemanship to hundreds of pupils is set to retire. Pictured is Marie with her horse Louis at their farm perched at the highest point of Mission Heights. See story on page 2. Photo supplied Jenny Barnett

and home to be nearer her daughter Jenny Barnett in Karaka and to have a bit more time to spend with family. The horses will move to a property near daughter Rachel Walsh’s farm in Hunua. Marie, who started riding at the age of three, plans to continue being an equestrian consultant. On Sunday afternoon, thanks to a Facebook post by Jenny, more than 130 past and present pupils turned up to share their stories of how Marie, who has taught riding and horsemastership for the last 48 years, had changed

their lives. One of them described the camps at Duders Beach as the best childhood memory. Riding bareback and swimming with the horses, followed by music in the evening as Marie played the piano accordion — is something she will never forget. The physically active and mentally sharp nonagenarian has also been instrumental in introducing the Riding for the Disabled (RDA) movement along with her business partner at the time Sue Bason in the late 1960’s at Ramarama. This was prior to

Ambury Park taking over the RDA movement. In 1980, Marie and Sue moved the riding school to East Tamaki (now Mission Heights) since the majority of students travelled from the city. Marie has a great knowledge regarding horse. “Each horse has a personality and you need to know how to work with it. It is not just about riding but everything from your demeanour when you catch a horse, grooming and saddling, mounting and dismounting, learning how to handle an unscheduled dismount and to keep your-

self and your horse safe. It’s equally important to learn about caring for the horses health and wellbeing,” she says. Marie admits there have been a few difficult horses over the years like the naughty ones that have come to be re-schooled. She’s helped sort them out. “Horses are mammals with a brain. It’s not like riding a bicycle! A love of horses and music has filled her life. Having passed her Trinity College London Grade 8 music exams in piano and violin, Marie has performed in orchestras and taught music over the years. Now she is ready to diversify, she says. “I am going to play the piano and remind my fingers how to behave. I will spend time with my 13 grandchildren. I feel that everyone who learnt through the riding school is part of my extended family. It is time for the Riding School side of my life to be reduced,” says Marie who needed years of convincing from her children to give up the reins. So how will she cope with the change? “Oh, I’ll just get on with it, like I’ve done with everything else,” she smiles.

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■■ Bruce Kendall (Independent - Vote for Change) ■■ Standing for Howick Local Board ■■ Pakuranga Subdivision I’ve lived in Bucklands Beach for 50 years and my family has had good standing in the area since the 1920s. My sister Barbara and I partly attribute our Olympic Windsurfing Medal successes to the Bucklands Beach area’s unique features. I’ve coached sailors from a wide range of nationalities to win Olympic Medals. I’m self employed and involved in business in New Zealand and overseas and now wish to spend more time at home with my young family, using my local and global experience to shape my community toward a better future. Pakuranga has excellent potential to develop in a way that benefits our families, youth, work force, retirees and the local ecosystem. I am an active member of the Bucklands & Eastern Beaches Ratepayers Association and want to see ratepayers’ money spent wisely, making positive changes for our

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area. The Bucklands Beaches Restoration and Upgrade Project FB page and a 300 strong public meeting triggered a Tonkin Taylor report paid for by Auckland City Council to assist Howick Council towards solutions. Rather than criticise our representatives for lack of action, I’m standing to drive solutions for this project and many other matters. I’ve joined Steve Udy and Wayne Huang because we each bring our own skill set and experiences to better represent a wider group. We can ensure better public consultation and can vote together, improving chances to make positive change. To ensure the best result for you, please vote for our Pakuranga Team and Vote For Change.

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■■ Steve Udy (Independent - Vote for Change) ■■ Standing for Howick Local Board ■■ Pakuranga Subdivision I am a long-time Pakuranga resident who is passionate about Pakuranga, the environment, and the people.

Prior to returning to New Zealand I ran major businesses overseas. And on returning to NZ, I wanted to put something back into my local community. I served on the Howick Local Board 2011 – 2016 and one of my major achievements was the completion of the Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal. I was also concerned about the impact the new Auckland Unitary Plan was going to have on our community and had myself approved as a commissioner to better understand and help residents. I feel that the situation will only get worse as developers try to push the boundaries. My extensive business experience has helped me question council expenditure on behalf of the ratepayer which I feel is a critical role for a Board Member. A little about my personal background - my family have been in Pakuranga from the 1850s with the family homesteads still in Udys Road. I am an active Rotarian. I am also President of the Buckland’s Beach and Eastern Beaches Residents and Ratepayers Association. Both of these positions give me a good perspective of issues and opportunities within our Pakuranga community. A major driver for me this electoral term is that Bruce Kendall and Wayne Huang are also standing as independents for Pakuranga and together I think we can make a difference. I ask you to vote all three of us to drive a change on the Howick Board.

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■■ Wayne Huang Independent - Vote for Change) ■■ Standing for Howick Local Board ■■ Pakuranga Subdivision I’ve been a Pakuranga resident for 21 years and I am a University of Auckland master graduate with a young family. As principal of a successful popular local language school, along with past Local Board experience, I have a track record of delivering successful, cost-effective, sensible, and practical outcomes. I champion bringing private sector discipline and accountability to public office. I have shown my commitment to Pakuranga through local service, becoming the first Asian migrant on the Sunnyhills School Board of Trustees (2016-2019) and current Rear Commodore Power at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. I’ve also been Economic & Business and Ethnic Affairs Portfolios Leader for the Howick Local Board 2010—2013, deputy chairman of Manukau Council’s Botany Community Board, 2007—2010. I, as part of Vote for Change Team,

want to build a safe, resilient, inclusive, integrated community and provide better public consultation through a more proactive collaborative approach to local issues. If elected I will advocate for improved transport infrastructure and for our main local businesses: building, hospitalities, service and retail. We would proactively support public facilities and engage with and support our many current recreational/sporting clubs, to promote healthy activities and interests for people of all ages. Our waterways, beaches and coastline assets (a defining character of our area), need to be restored or upgraded and protected for future generations. Please Vote For Change Team comprising of Steve Udy, Bruce Kendall and myself, so the three of us can best present your interests to the Local Board and Auckland City Council.

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Connected to the community Mike Turinsky (Practical not Political) ■ Standing for Howick Local Board ■ Botany Subdivision Elected in 2017, Mike Turinsky stood for Local Board because, he says, council had neglected the development of transport, facilities, basic amenities, footpaths, parks, safety and the local economy. “We must push Council to get the job done, not just talk.” says Mike. “Council should do the basics well. Residents want the Board to be practical, to work for them and get things done.” Mike brings 25 years of business experience as CEO of a local non-profit youth organisation since arriving from Alaska 15 years ago. Mike says he is fiscally conservative and won’t waste funds. Bringing new energy to the board, Mike says he achieved lighting at Barry Curtis Park (two years ahead of schedule). “Children at risk training in the dark, with parents using their cars to light up the field...that’s just not right.” Mike successfully advocated for footpaths on Ormiston Road, Point View Drive lighting for safety, illegal dumping, and safer crossings for Botany and Flat Bush schools/retirement villages. He works with the business

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association, Otara Waterways and the Youth Portfolio. A family man who lives and works locally, Mike coordinates youth mentoring at local schools. He personally mentors students at Botany College (weekly). Mike says, “It’s important to be directly connected to the community.” Mike works with residents, neighbourhoods, council and police for improved community safety. He wants swift completion of the Ormiston library/aquatic centre and the AMETI/Botany link. “I will continue to strongly advocate to council to get the job done.”

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ew Zealand has reached over 1000 cases of measles this year which raises a number of serious questions that the Government must answer. National believes in having robust targets to ensure that as many people as possible are vaccinated against preventable diseases and illnesses such as measles. However, the current government removed targets for vaccinations and a range of other important health measures when they were elected to office. In light of the recent measles epidemic, this is a reminder of the importance of such targets as it allows the public to hold the Government to account on important

health measures. The fact is, immunisation rates under National were improving. This was due to these health targets, which keep the Ministry, Pharmac and medical professionals accountable for ensuring New Zealanders are protected from dangerous diseases. When the new government scrapped these targets, they took their eye off the ball and the sector followed suit. As this continues, not only should the Government take immediate action to reinstate these targets, but they should also rapidly authorise pharmacists, who already vaccinate for the flu, to be able to administer the measles vaccine. The Ministry should increase the resource to DHB’s

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Simeon Brown with outbreaks so that they can reach out via schools, clinics and workplaces to administer vaccinations. The outbreak is also a reminder for everyone to check their own vaccination records to ensure that they are up-to-date. As the old saying says ‘What gets measured gets done’. I hope that we can all learn from this recent epidemic, that the Government reinstates vaccination targets, and that we can all play our part to ensure outbreaks like this never happen again.

St Kent’s players switch Blue for Black By JIM BIRCHALL Successful season rewarded with national call ups. Players from 29 schools across the country have been named in the New Zealand Schools’ and New Zealand Schools’ Barbarians teams for 2019, announced recently by New Zealand Rugby.

Amongst them, St Kentigern College has six players selected across the two national Schools teams. St Kent’s captain Cam Church, along with Allan Craig, Te Rama Reuben and Tiaan Tauakipulu, have been named in the New Zealand Schools, while The New Zealand Schools’ Barbarians team boasts Treyah Kingi and

Jona Mataiciwa. Selection in these teams was just reward for the St Kents players who made it to the final of the Auckland 1A competition before going down to an impressive King’s College, and for claiming the National Co-Ed Schools trophy after pipping Fielding High school 29-22 recently in Palmerston North.

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he collective leadership of Howick Local Board Chairman David Collings and Deputy Chair Katrina Bungard has delivered huge results according to a report released last month by Auckland Council staff. Received at the August 2019 meeting, the report highlights the community outcomes from the Howick Local Board Plan and how these have been delivered over the last three year term. As your elected representatives, Collings and Bungard believe in accountability and are delighted that there have been many projects, initiatives, events and activities that easily demonstrate how the Board has delivered in a capable and prudent manner on behalf of local communities and residents. Some highlights include: n Completing a comprehensive renewal of the Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre, including enhancement of the splash pad play area.

n Adopting the Howick Walking and Cycling Network Plan, with a 10-15km network of shared paths, along the edge of the Tamaki Inlet linking to the Rotary Walkway. n Completing the Mangemangeroa Reserve walkway and carpark, and opening the John Walker Promenade in Barry Curtis Park. Also in the list of achievements is a renewal of the boat ramp and pontoons at Half Moon Bay, and the adoption of the Howick Village Centre Plan and the Howick Heritage Plan; which will be used in the future to protect the communities local heritage. The Board has also successfully constructed and renewed over 20 playgrounds and public toilets across the ward. Another project which deserves a mention is the fruit and vegetables in schools programme. This is a partnership programme with Kings Plant Barn that has been successfully delivered to 17 local schools. Other popular partnership projects include the delivery of the Pest Free Howick

programme; which included the provision of environmental education and resources across the community. Both Collings and Bungard attribute the success of this past term to the full local board team. “It is n■ David Collings and Katrina Bungard. great to work on a Board of fiscally minded people; it has been a pleasure to Pakuranga Road. The Board has also manlead the Local Board in such an environ- aged to build up a strong Transport Capiment,” Collings says. tal Fund; meaning that in the new term the While Bungard states that; “Delivering major transport projects that they have lined great value for our community has always up for delivery can start being progressed been a priority. We are pleased with what immediately in the works program over the we have achieved and look forward to deliv- next three years. ering even more for our constituents if reTo view the full Local Board elected next term.” Looking forward, the pair is focused on achievements report for 2016-2019 the future and on continuing to deliver for please visit the following link: our community. A key part of this plan is to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckdeliver on major transport initiatives such as land-council/how-auckland-council-works/ AMETI; which includes strongly advocating local-boards/all-local-boards/howick-localfor the advancement of the Reeves Road board/Documents/howick-local-boardflyover project to ease congestion along achievements-report.pdf

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‘There’s light at the end of tunnel’ By Farida Master

e was broken. Joshua SadeInia was angry, sad, hurt and rejected – the all-consuming emotions pushed him over the edge. Joshua was bullied as well as sexually, mentally and physically abused from the age of two-and-ahalf-years as he was moved from one foster home to another. He felt continuously threatened and was so depressed that by the age of 13 he didn’t want to live anymore. Overcome by the hopelessness of life, he decided to end it by pouring a bottle of petrol over himself. He set himself on fire. “I can remember every moment of agony, the pain was excruciating,” he told a group of burn survivors and their families at a Survivor Sunday event held recently at the Lounge, Howick by the Burn Support Group Charitable Trust. “Being burnt is one of the most painful injuries you can sustain. The skin is the largest organ in our body and also the most sensitive. I panicked and ran, but then realised I couldn’t run away from fire. “I kept running around. I instinctively tried to remove my t-shirt but that only made it worse. Finally I rolled off the fire on wet grass but then it reignited once I got off the ground.”

Scared out of his mind, he started running again when his foster parents spotted him. Soon the house was swarming with firemen, paramedics and the police. “I thought I would die and, ironically, I kept telling the paramedics, ‘I don’t want to die’,” says 21-year-old Joshua as he recalls the terrifying incident. “That was the defining moment of my life. The disfigurement process can take years if not the rest of your life,” he says about the 45 per cent burns that covered almost half his body. “It is a long term recovery and I’ve had innumerable reconstructive surgeries. I remember the first day I saw the skin graft, I screamed for a solid hour. “I couldn’t believe what I looked like and how I’d have to live with it the rest of my life. “When you’ve had a skin graft, it gets tight after a while. The surgeries continue as the body grows.” Joshua admits that being introduced to the Burn Support Group at the age of 14 was the beginning of a healing journey. “While I still suffered from anxiety and continued to be a part of a State foster care system which is very intense for any kid (as every child needs a sense of belonging and nurturing in their lives) the burns support group provided not only

Joshua admits that being introduced to the Burn Support Group at the age of 14 was the beginning of a healing journey; right, the disfigurement process can take years if not the rest of your life says 21-year-old Joshua. Times photos Wayne Martin

awareness, protection/education but also a safe environment where burns victims can come together without being self conscious about their scars. “When you are part of a commu-

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nity of burn survivors you know you are part of something bigger even though something horrific has got you together. “The children’s camp is a big stepping stone, where kids lose their inhibitions and are cushioned by the fact that there are others that look and feel like them. To me, they are family,” he says. Joshua who is currently doing a conjoint degree at the University of Auckland studying law, politics and international relations says that he is keen to get into politics and make a change. “I went from being a victim to using my negative experiences to help others. “Being a survivor of a suicide attempt, I am passionate about mental health and am an advocate for burns survivors and foster care. I’m very ambitious for all those who

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are struggling and want to encourage them to see light at the end of the tunnel. Joshua has been doing casual work for MP Melissa Lee as an administrative assistant and also sits on her executive committee as deputy chair for the National Party. He is a communications team member for a legal charity called the Equal Justice Project (EJP) based at the University of Auckland. “In my role I write articles around current social issues with a legal stance.” He also plans to start his own charity called WeSoar (which stands for Wellbeing, Expression, Survivors, Optimism, Aspirations, Resilience). ■■ For more information on Burn Support Group contact Michele Henry at Michele@burns.org.nz or call 021-863 670.

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Rhamnus ( Evergreen buckthorn) is one of Auckland’s most aggressive pest trees and is rampant in Howick Village and Bucklands and Eastern Beaches. I cut and painted over 45 trees in Fencible Drive last week. Some Howick residents have reported them on their properties to Auckland Council with NO action. Some trees are large and urgently need council assistance. They are now in berry and birds will disseminate the seeds. Now is the season for effective control.

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Upcoming local body elections In reply to Andrew Lister’s letter (Times, September 12). Re the rating for our elected councillors he makes a very good point. It is a fact that not a lot of people vote in these elections compared with a general election and many just vote for a name they know without doing some homework. If there was a maximum term board members could serve, this would allow some new blood to bring better results for our community.

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It would be great to get some new keen members of our community elected onto our local board to shake things up and get things done.

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For most Kiwis, politicians are not the rock stars that our sports stars can be. Local government elections usually don’t engender the same pride, joy and hope amongst Kiwis, as the All Blacks playing at the Rugby World Cup in Japan or the America Cup sailors in the stunning Waitemata. But wait, if you are voting in Auckland in 2019 you can get excited! Lloyd Wong, the facilitator of the East Auckland Meet the Auckland Mayoral Candidates Event, says “You have two true heavyweights of NZ politics throwing their hats into the ring in 2019. Goff and Tamihere both have the pedigree, profile and political nous, with different styles and strategies, to offer a real choice for Auckland Mayor in 2019.” Come along to the East Auckland event to hear Goff and Tamihere in person, as they debate their sides of the story. Wong invites you to decide if Goff and Tamihere truly inform your vote, or if they just fill the room with noise - like some rock stars are apt to do! Email your questions to office@ ecw.org.nz and attend at: East Auckland Meet the Auckland Mayoral Candidates Event, Tuesday, September 24, 7.30pm start, East City Wesleyan Church, 219 Burswood Drive, Botany.

Ongoing delays to AMETI shows lack of oversight from Council It’s very disappointing to learn there are more delays to the Eastern Busway and Reeves Road Flyover. Good on (MP) Simeon Brown for following this up but the lack of communication from Auckland Council and Auckland Transport is appalling. They know this is a critical project for the area but there hasn’t been an update in months. Council needs strong oversight over these big projects and this is clearly lacking.

Damian Light, Botany

We must protect our cockles It is a hard life being a cockle. Not only do they have to clean the water by filtering pollution but also get eaten by snapper, collected by the ever-increasing pickers and have their habitat washed away. Cockles live in the top 40mm of sand and mud and take around seven years to get to a reasonable size. Snapper prefer the smaller cockles, being easier to crush. Having lived at the beach for 27 years and an Honorary Fisheries Officer, I have noticed the beach is always changing but two things being consistent is the decline in the numbers of cockles - 72 per cent over a five year period and the increase in collectors. Another alarming thing I have noticed of late is large piles of dead cockles which have died and I suspect have died due to a toxin or pollution as there are many piles of thousands of dead cockles, mainly

out from the large stormwater outfall to the south end of the beach. I bet those poor shellfish can’t wait till the end of this month when the seasonal closure kicks in. Cockle Bay will be closed to the taking of all shellfish until April 2020 unless the petition started by our Member of Parliament gets traction and our beach is closed for several years to allow stocks to recover.

Barry Wood, Cockle Bay

Howickian’s Reunion

Thirty years ago, when a group of Howickians came together to farewell well-known local, Molly Strong, a remark was made that it was a shame that the locals only seemed to come together at funerals. “Why don’t we get together in happier circumstances,” a bright spark suggested. Thus the Howickian’s Reunion came into being as an annual event. Long term residents of Howick and surrounding districts came together for a social chin wag and a catch up, with cup of tea in one hand and some photographs or memorabilia in the other. This year is a landmark one as we celebrate our 30th anniversary at the Howick Bowling Club, October 6, 11am-2pm. The invitation has been extended this year to include all residents who have lived in Howick and surrounding districts for 40 years or more and have a passion for the people and the place. So put on your glad rags, dust off your photos and bring your memories. We look forward to seeing you there. Ladies a plate and gentlemen

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What’s up with these two?

Howick Local Board members David Collings and Jim Donald both praised a wall constructed by Macleans College to a staff member of that school. The wall is at the boundary between Macleans College and Macleans Park and may have required a resource consent. It is also contrary to the school’s policy and promise to this community that there would be no fences to ensure that the school integrated physically and visually with the park. The wall adjoins a school shed that was non-compliant on the primary ridge. This is not a large area but it has historic and archaeological significance and provides magnificent views of the Hauraki Gulf. Policy requires this area to remain as open space and in grass. This special part of the school and the park has been spoilt by several unsightly developments. David Collings and Jim Donald have a history of supporting developments that are destructive to Macleans Park. Their support for the school’s wall ignored the wider good and was ingratiating. If David Collings and Jim Donald are unsuccessful in the forthcoming election, it could widen the opportunity for new candidates to serve our community with integrity and raise the standard of decision-making by members of our Local Board.

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Sharon Stewart QSM loves serving her community. Over the years she has been involved in many things that have made a difference to so many people in the Howick Ward that includes Howick/ Pakuranga/Botany/Ormiston. Having lived most of her life in Howick, and due to commitment to public service, Sharon has been awarded Howick Citizen of the Year and received a Queens Service medal QSM in 1998 for public service. Howick’s welfare and future are supreme importance to Sharon, and she continues to faithfully demonstrate her commitment concerning issues such as the views from Stockade Hill and Crawford Reserve. Flooding and stormwater are high on her list of things that need to be improved as is heritage protection and the wellbeing of senior citizens and our young people; playgrounds being upgraded with shade cloth for our little people; supporting our local businesses. Sharon wants to push for better and effective public transport. Howick in the Park later known as the Military Tattoo and Strongman event was a popular annual event initiated by her. Sharon’s been working alongside Roxanne, the wife of the late Dick Quax

As part of our commitment to excellence in aged care, HBH Senior Living was thrilled to welcome physiotherapist, Margot Andrew, to the team earlier this year. Margot heads up HBH’s very comprehensive physiotherapy department, providing gym sessions to at least 25 residents each day. “Our aim is to maximise functional ability and independence, focusing on mobility, strength and balance,” she explains. “The department has been exploring new technology recently, such as the ‘Able X’, a computer-based system that accelerates physical and cognitive rehabilitation. It has been really well received by those residents who have tried it.” Margot is an expert in stroke rehabilitation and recently co-authored a book on the subject called, ‘Your Guide to Exercise after Stroke’. She has just finished filming a video to complement the book and has produced two videos previously on post-stroke hand treatment and stretches. “There was a huge need for simple, easy-tounderstand advice for recovery of movement after stroke,” Margot says. “I was motivated to write the book after a local man had great difficulty finding

organising a memorial along the Rotary Walkway. She works hard to make things happen that are in the best interest of the community and will continue to push for the upgrading of local sporting grounds like William Green, Lloyd Elsmore and Barry Curtis Park. Sharon is Patron of the Howick Tennis club, Fencible Football club, Howick Croquet Club and supporter of Pakuranga Rugby club and a member of the Howick RSA and Howick Club.

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With her past experience in auditing, Carol Rigby has an interest in understanding how a business works. “In a fast changing environment, lots of people these days like to work with accounting software. We help them set up on MYOB or Xero online accounting so that the business runs efficiently,” she says. “We are Xero certified and use Xero and MYOB. We want to understand your goals and help work towards them,” says Carol. She helps new people going into business with a range of things – it includes working with cash flow, training them in accounting software, what they need to file, reviewing their business plans and generally holding their hand and helping them with what they need. Running her business as a professional chartered accountant for the last 21 years, she has worked with small to medium businesses, property investors as well as not-for-profit organisations. Carol offers a free half hour consultation

hours of sun and I know where the fog settles in the winter here.” With a warm and outgoing personality, Marie has strong communication skills, having worked as a speech therapist after gaining her BA in English Education and Psychology. She is known for her absolute integrity. “Ethics is so important in this business. I always like to think I have done my very best by my clients.”

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“They’re friendly, affordable and will brighten your day!” Rachel and Nicki are the lovely ladies behind FAB Drivers who offer three affordable services catered to clients needs – FAB Companion Driving, FAB in-Home Assistance and FAB Excursions. Fab Companion Driving suits anyone wanting safe, personalised travel with extra care and attention. They can help with medical appointments, shopping and errands, visit to the vets with your pets, scenic drives, children school pick-ups and even after school activities and sports. These friendly ladies will meet you at your door, offer assistance getting in and out of the car and safely deliver you to your destination. They will also accompany you to your appointment if required. Another FAB service offered by Rachel and Nicki is their In-Home assistance. This service helps clients achieve their desired lifestyle, in their own home. Ideally suited to elderly clients who wish to maintain their independence at home but still need a helping hand or anyone with limited mobility and in need of some extra

“It is important to have a good support system from work and family, and I am fortunate to have both,” Narina says. As a very wise bear once said: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” – Winnie the Pooh.

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Save Horticultural Society: Members T

he Howick Horticultural Society, now in its 96th year, could be facing extinction. Save the 96-year-old Howick Horticultural Society and preserve a slice of Howick history and community activism. This was the appeal from two of the society’s members Brenda Loader and Jenny Hough. “Unless we get more people to manage the garden club which is nearly a century old, the Howick Horticultural Society would be headed for extinction. It would be sad if it fell short of its 100th anniversary in 2023,” said Mrs Loader. Like most hobby societies, the Howick Horticultural Society is low on numbers as it tends to attract older people. The society recently held a Daffodil and Camellia Show in the Fencible Lounge in Howick. Five daffodil growers from the Northern Daffodil Club in the Waikato exhibited their blooms showing a wide range of beautiful flowers. Howick’s second oldest society meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month at Haseler Hall at All Saints Church. It organises flower shows and talks and has been a fixture on the Auckland gardening scene for decades. The Howick Horticultural Society originally started as the

Judge Lesley Ramsay (left) Patti Carr and Rebecca Brown (right) gave out the trophies at the Howick Horticultural Show held recently. Photo supplied

Howick Beautifying Society in 1923, it’s mission being to preserve greenery and to campaign against the destruction of flora. It encouraged the planting of trees and shrubbery in public spaces like beaches and reserves. The society which changed to its present name in recent times has had a hand in development of Nixon Memorial Park which later incorporated croquet and bowling greens.

It has considerable archival assets: minutes from the post war years until the present century, membership lists, newsletters, record of competitions and winner sand historical photographs. A valuable resource for researchers in community history, it is definitely worth saving. ■■ For more information contact Maurine Meyrick at 535-4769.

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our Howick men are riding in Pedal4Prostate, a charity cycling event that raises funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. They have fittingly named their team “The 8 ball” and will be riding in the e-bike category for this year’s event. One of the team members is Russel Dolan, a Howick businessman who runs a tree care business and supports the local Howick Coast Guard as a volunteer in his spare time. Russel has a huge passion for helping his community, family and friends in any way he can. Accompanying him is Damon Jacobs, a former Howick/ Pakuranga resident, and Rodney and his father Tony, who has had terminal prostate cancer for eight years. A few years ago Damon was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer and was given a very short amount of time to live. However, his drive and determination to beat this and be around to watch his kids grow allowed him to battle on. Damon formed a bond with Rodney and Tony when he became someone they could talk to when learning to cope with the fact Tony has a terminal illness, despite struggling with different cancers.

Participants in last year’s Pedal4Prostate.

Through it all, the four men share one very important thing in common; they want to raise awareness about men’s health and to encourage regular and early testing for prostate cancer, which is why they will be competing together in the Pedal4Prostate event next month. The event builds on the success of the previous two years and aims to be bigger than ever in 2019, as they are hoping to

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have 260 riders on the track. The 196 cyclists who took part in last year’s event raised more than $137,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, to help increase public awareness of prostate cancer and improve New Zealand-based research with its diagnosis and treatment outcomes. ■■ The event is on Sunday, October 13 at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park.

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actory Carpets and Vinyls that has one of the largest selections of carpets and vinyl have now moved shop to 131b Pilkington Rd, 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 larg-

est 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. Wendi says the man-made fibre doesn’t fade like woollen carpets; it’s easy to clean and resists rotting caused by sunlight. They also offer a free measure and quotation service, plus full install on their products.

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arth shattering disasters can sometimes forge the strongest of relationships. It will be 20 years since Taiwan was destroyed by an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude killing 2400 people and injuring more than 11,000. It happened on September 21 at 1.47am, leaving 100,000 people homeless. More than 9000km away in Pakuranga, Councillor Sharon Stewart still remembers how horrified she was on hearing the news. On contacting the Taiwanese community leaders in Howick and Pakuranga, Sharon thought this would be an opportunity for NZ Firemen and Search and Rescue to learn from assisting in Taiwan as many people were trapped or buried alive. Time was running out. On contacting Search and Rescue in Palmerston North, Sharon was informed that there was no budget available. Refusing to give up, she made a couple of calls. By 10am a group of Taiwanese leaders paid for New Zealand’s first ever NZ Search and Rescue to fly out to an international disaster. Local Howick residents YS Hsieh, CK and Nancy Shih, Jimmy Huang and many others dug deep as they put a team of New Zealand Specialist Search and Rescue on a direct flight to Taiwan. On arrival they teamed up with American, Japanese and Russian Search and Rescue

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teams. The NZ team that went across are still working in the field of search and rescue and used the experience when the deadly earthquake struck Christchurch in 2011. On October 3, a 20 year remembrance is being held of all first responders of all countries who sent people to assist in their time of need. A team of five current fire and rescue will be attending the Remembrance Day in Taiwan which will include an international conference on current and new techniques and procedures for search and rescue. Sharon and Jerry Shih, president of Taiwanese Business Association, with the assistance of Jeff Liu, director Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Bryan Cartelle of Fire and Emergency and staff from Civil Defence will be organising a Remembrance Day for all those involved.

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their own property on the market, which is slowing the whole market down. Hopefully as confidence starts to improve over the coming months, we’ll start to see this flow through to new listings which leads to more choice for buyers.” Sales volumes for the Auckland region fell by -4.1 per cent when compared to August 2018, but breaking this down showed volumes actually only fell in Auckland City (-14.0 per cent), North Shore City (-13.0 per cent) and Manukau City (-5.4 per cent). They increased by 43 per cent in Papakura District, 16.2 per cent in Franklin District, 13.8 per cent in Rodney District and 0.4 per cent in Waitakere City showing how mixed the Auckland region is.

House prices continue to rise Median house prices across New Zealand increased by 5.5 per cent in August to $580,000, up from $550,000 in August 2018. These results are in line with the REINZ House Price Index (HPI) which saw property values increase 2.9 per cent annually. Median price increases for New Zealand excluding Auckland were even stronger, increasing by 9.5 per cent to new record high of $498,000, up from $455,000 in August last year. Median house prices in Auckland fell by -3.5 per cent to $820,000 – down from $850,000 at the same time last year. “Median house prices across the country continue to increase with a 5.5 per cent lift across the country to $580,000. Regionally, 12 out of 16 regions saw an increase in median prices since the same time last year, and 8 of those regions saw doubledigit growth,” says Norwell. “Looking at the Auckland region, prices fell overall by -3.5 per cent which can partly be attributed to a fall in the number of million-dollar plus properties (from 34.8 per cent to 31.7 per cent). Breaking the region down, median prices fell by -10.5 per cent year-on-year in Manukau City to $770,000 the lowest price for the area for 19 months. However, on the flip side, prices on the North Shore increased on an annual basis by 8.6 per cent to $999,000 the highest price in five months.”

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such as Wattyl, Dulux and Resene, and work with oil and water-based paints. We also advise on the correct sheen to use as this can make a big difference in high traffic areas, wet rooms, or where exterior walls are exposed to the worst of the elements.” All East Auckland Painting Ltd., clients’ receive an on-site consultation and FREE, written, noobligation quote so there are no surprises. A fastidious tradesman, Greg is proud of his team’s reputation for working efficiently and leaving everything clean and tidy at the end of the day. “Whether we are painting a ceiling, refreshing interior rooms or tackling a full exterior repaint, we take pride in our workmanship.” To give you house a facelift with a fresh coat of paint, call Greg at: East Auckland Painting Ltd, P: 536-4356 M: 027- 619 2619 E: office@eastaucklandpainting.co.nz W: www.eastaucklandpainting.co.nz

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he number of residential properties sold across New Zealand in August decreased by -6.1 per cent from the same time last year to 5959 (down from 6346), the lowest level of sales for seven months. That’s according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). For New Zealand excluding Auckland, the number of properties sold decreased by -6.9 per cent when compared to the same time last year (to 4198 down from 4,509). In Auckland, the number of properties sold in August decreased by -4.1 per cent year-on-year (to 1761 down from 1837) the lowest in 4 months. Regions with the greatest decrease in annual sales volumes during August were: ■■ Southland: -33.2 per cent (from 187 to 125 – 62 fewer houses) ■■ Hawke’s Bay: -18.4 per cent (from 223 to 182 – 41 fewer houses) – the lowest number of sales in 19 months ■■ Taranaki: -16.6 per cent (from 187 to 156 – 31 fewer houses). Regions with the greatest increase in annual sales volumes during August were: ■■ Tasman: +12.3 per cent (from 57 to 64 – 7 more houses) – the highest for the month of August in 3 years ■■ Bay of Plenty: +7.7 per cent (from 441 to 475 – 34 more houses) – the highest for the month of August in 3 years ■■ Nelson: +2.9 per cent (from 68 to 70 – 2 more houses) – the highest for the month of August in 3 years. Bindi Norwell, chief executive at REINZ says: “Despite a good uplift in sales during July, August saw sales volumes fall by -6.1 per cent from the same time last year – the lowest level of sales for seven months. This was a bit of a surprise given the strength of July’s figures, however, an extremely wet August across most parts of the country and the past three months having the lowest number of new listings of any consecutive three months since records began in 2007 look to have been contributing factors. “Additionally, we’ve had 3624 fewer new listings than at the same time last year. With limited choice in many parts of the country in terms of new listings, we’re hearing from a number of agents that people are waiting to purchase before they put

pring is a perfect time to touch up the exterior and the interior of your home. After a long winter, the exterior of your home is a bit stressed out and needs some tender loving care, which will add to your home value and appeal. As the spring to-do list around the home builds up, refreshing the interior and exterior becomes a top priority. Naturally, a fresh coat of paint is often the way to go. But with spring being the prime time for recreation, homeowners who prefer to enjoy their spare time relaxing, may be better off leaving their painting jobs to the experts from East Auckland Painting Ltd. Greg Mustill employs an experienced team whose skill and knowledge are second to none. They offer a diverse painting service ranging from simple repaints of single rooms through to full interior or exterior work including doors, windowsills, surfeits and roofs. “In today’s working family scenario it so easy to let maintenance slide,” says Greg. “Unfortunately, when paintwork deteriorates it can downgrade the value of a home, and if you’re thinking of selling it’s a turn-off to buyers. “Peeling or grubby paint can make people wonder if there are bigger maintenance issues at stake. Also it is much more effective to keep on top of small jobs than put off maintenance until sud-

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Howick RSA Women’s Section Meeting on Friday, September 27 at 10am at 25 Wellington Street, Howick. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, the entertainment and a cuppa. We have raffles and a trading table, all donations of baked goods, fresh veggies, plant cuttings would be appreciated. Phone Margaret Jones 027-5344157.

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A group of students from Howick College living in Clevedon, Hunua, Beachlands, Brookby are organising a Market Day fundraiser for a trip they are doing to Europe in April 2020. The market day will be held on October 13 at the Beachlands Memorial Hall 10am-2pm. One of the main focuses on the market day is environmental sustainability. There will be a buy-a-bag section, where you can purchase a pre-loved paper bag for $10/$20, and fill it with clothes and other pre-loved things. Home crafts, art, food, clothing, Crown Lynn Swan - collectible pottery and much more.

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

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

GA117458

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

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

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NZ registered electrical service technician

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APPLIANCES

 New builds  Ground water problems Phone Allen 027 546 0553

• Master Builder • Transparent build process • Friendly, family builder • 10 year guarantee

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MARKS

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

Local Kiwi Builder, With New Build Slots Available

 New work  Repairs & Maintenance  30 years experience

Call Greg 022 508 0077

CERTIFIED ABOUT DRAINLAYER Fencing 2000 Domestic/Commercial

FLOORING & SERVICES

Small job service

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

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

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

BUILDERS

DECKS

NZ Registered

DRAINAGE

 Driveways/Patios  Swimming pool surrounds  Decorative coloured concrete  Exposed pebbles and aggregates  Concrete sealing  Bobcat and digger  Post hole boring

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We specialise in: • Extensions • Kitchen & bathroom renovations • Granny flats • Adding a second storey • Re-clad and insulate • Indoor/outdoor flow • 10 year building warranty

www.refresh.co.nz

Ph Carey 021 370 307 www.careyearthmoving.co.nz

Ph ryan 027 502 1187

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

CD250676

535 6950 021 0333 149

l Driveways/patios l Parking areas l Exposed aggregate l All earthworks l Retaining & more

CD254541

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CONCRETE & CONCRETING

0800 003 829

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• Professional service • Competitive rates • No job is too small • Free quotation

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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MP268165

To book a free consultation email Alex.wong@refresh.co.nz

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

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Additional Outlet & Security Camera Phone Jack Ph: 532 8723 021 661 469

CONCRETE

108265-V5

CD206513

TV AERIAL & LIghTIng InSTALLATIOn

Allrigga’s ConCreting P & e limited

0800 266 349 www.jamesit.co.nz

HORIZON AERIALS LTD Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

HANDYMEN

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Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

James IT Solutions

FENCING & TRELLIS

CD145261

 Home / Business  Fix all IT issues  Microsoft Certified  Cloud backup + data recovery, Networking, PC/Mac

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Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

Interiors  Bathroom/laundry/kitchen renovations  Tiled Shower Specialists  Proven Products  25 years of expertise  All Trades  All Work Guaranteed! Paul 021 251 4615 or A/H 534 7427

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

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AERIALS

COMPUTER REPAIRS

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

DE270675

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

COMPUTERS

DY267953

BUILDERS

108265-V5

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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www.times.co.nz

Brett 534 3562 027 493 0181

CLASSIFIEDS

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TREE SERVICES

TUITION

TREES

KAK007

Ph Murray

CD155961

❏ Certified ❏ 23+ years experience ❏ New or Reno work ❏ Hot water cylinders CD262818

Brad 022 671 8125 graceplumbing.co.nz

Plumbing

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

We specialise in Website Design, Branding & Social Media Management. Get more business by making your brand pop! hello@sleepihollow.com www.sleepihollow.com

We donate 2% profits to Sea Shepherd

BRANCH MANAGER

ROOFING

RUBBISH REMOVALS

CD48042

Ph: 0800 789 248

WATERPROOFING EXTERIOR / Interior, exp’d own scaffolding, waterprooﬁng to protect plaster homes a specialty. Kevin 022 677 8014

TILING

MP270884

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

October Holiday Programme 2019

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

TREE SERVICES

CD229507

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

50% discount on letting fees* 2 months no management fees*

Transit Traders Ltd

CARAVANS, boats, horseﬂoats, quads, old cars, trailers, any cond. any location NZ. Ph Steve 027 622 0011

Furniture Wanted

Call Kris today on 0800 998 866

$$$

Deceased Estate House Lots Retiring or Moving Overseas?

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

Call Us Now!

Public Meeting

0800 677 467 09 576 1507

Phil Goff, Craig Lord, John Tamihere, Peter Vaughan, Annalucia Vermunt

Pick Up Service Available

WANTED to buy gold silver damaged & unwanted jewellery. We pay cash for old gold & silver items. Paul Taylor Jewellers. Shop C/7 129 Beachlands Rd, Beachlands. Ph 536 4200

Friday, 27 September 2019 St Andrews Church 11 Vincent Street, Howick 9.30-10.00am Refreshments 10.00-12 noon Mayoral Candidates — personal presentations and questions

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

All Welcome!

Grey Power

We will place your public notice in the next available issue of the Howick and Pakuranga Times for only $121.50 + gst per insertion It’s so easy... Just give us a call on 09 271 8055 or email your form to classifieds@times.co.nz Please include your phone number

www.ﬀcacademy.co.nz

BOTANY 2 female ﬂatmates, mature. Large dble rooms, large bathrm, lovely home. Walk to Bot shops, worth viewing. $180pw + exp. Avail nowl, n/s. Phone 027 2675762 FARM COVE furn, 1 bdrm ﬂatette. Suit sgle n/s mature person. $350pw incl pwr & wtr, osp. Ph 576 6618 HOWICK /HIGHLAND PK, fully furn room, $200pw all incl., handy shops, bus. Ph 5343339, 0210463437

Mon, 7th – Thurs, 10th October 2019 Rogers Park – 9am-12 noon

Contact Sander Waterland ph 0273 180 503 or email: dof@bbafc.org.nz

$$$

Single Items

120

To register, either login to ClubHub for BBAFC members or follow the link on the FCC website

We pay cash!!

* Terms and Conditions apply People First Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

www.bbafc.org.nz

Phone 09 271 8000 www.times.co.nz

Pakuranga Athletic Club

Junior Athletics

‘Have a Go’ morning

Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to be financial mentors and board members. Pakuranga and Howick Budget Services is seeking people with great life experience to help our clients sort out their finances and assist them to build financial capability. You don’t need to have a background in finance or to have been a mentor in the past, anyone with practical life experience is welcome but reasonable computer and internet skills are required. We offer full training to the right applicants. The commitment necessary is approximately 8 hours per week, and once trained up we can offer you a variety of shifts and hours to suit your schedule. Our preference is for volunteers who can commit to staying with us for a few years and prior to training you will have ample opportunity to ensure this role is right for you. We offer mileage reimbursement, development opportunities, a professional working environment and plenty of personal satisfaction. The Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Service is an independent Service and a member of FINCAP. Also available for the right applicant is the opportunity to join our Management Committee in a governance role, we are seeking people with a variety of skills and back grounds especially in law, media, fundraising, social work, management, finance or banking. If either of these roles sound like you or you would like more information, please call Joanne 09 576 5222 or 021 0260 9063 or email budgeting@phbs.org.nz

• Saturday 28 September • Yvette Williams Track, Lloyd Elsmore Park • 5-14 years: 10am to 12noon • 2-4 years: 10am to 11am No need to register – just come along Contact pakrun@gmail.com for more information Event generously supported by CD263372

WHITFORD luxury house, room to rent $185pw + free wiﬁ close Bot & Hwk. Ph 0274 989080

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7926 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Conspicuous. 7, Jolt. 8, Elevated. 9, Annual. 10, Treaty. 12,Scotch. 15, Rhythm. 17, Bullfrog. 19, Tour. 20, Corroborate. Down - 1, Instruct. 2, Appeal. 3, Accent. 4, Rota. 5, Assent. 6, Clown. 11, Egyptian. 13, Crunch. 14, Horror. 15, Region. 16, House. 18, Lark. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7926 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, All-rounders. 7, Bass. 8,Rag trade. 9, Sho-o-ts. 10, Th(is)-rush. 12, Scoffs. 15, Mickey(Finn). 17, B-lighter. 19, Cork. 20, In two shakes. Down - 1, B-last-off. 2, Courts. 3, Knight (night)). 4, P-Ear. 5, A-side-s. 6, A-bash. 11, Rock-cake. 13, Collie (anag.). 14, Set’s on 15, Mar-sh-y. 16, Earns (anag.). 18, Gat-E.

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

ACCOMMODATION WANTED HOWICK/PAKURANGA adult male, honest & reliable n/s requires 1 bdrm ﬂat, ex refs. Phone Mark 021 0481691/534 3697

STORAGE SINGLE Garage for car or storage in Howick $65 pw phone/text 021 070 2099

PETS

CAT DOORS $130 FITTED Ph 265 2941

HAYNE’S GLASS Special Conditions Apply

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Pinkys

Pet Boarding Grooming Doggy Daycare School holiday bookings available 24 hour onsite care

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A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

We purchase good quality house/flat and estate lots. Smaller lots also. Ask about our comprehensive clearout package. 25 years experience. Phone 09 532 9204 or 027 479 8942

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Phone Paul 021 251 4615 or 534 7427 PS268858

(Never known to fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruit of the Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, Assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity There are none that can withstand your power. O help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. The prayer must be said for 3 days and the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thanks for prayers answered. ASB DE271161

BUYING

Howick & Pakuranga Property Management & Letting Agency

• The programme is open to all kids from 5-13 years of age • All players will be graded accordingly to ability and $ will be placed with the relevant coach • We have UEFA A and B licenced coaches to cater for the more advanced players

PERSONAL

◊ Interior & bathroom specialist ◊ Tiled shower installations ◊ All repairs & building work ◊ Certified water proofing ◊ All work guaranteed

WANTED TO BUY

People First

Howick Pakuranga & Districts Association Inc PO Box 38-281, Howick, Auckland 2145

We operate a great partnership between BBAFC & FFC Academy and deliver the REVAMPED Football Holiday Programme!!

WINDOW CLEANING ALL windows, frames, sills. I will give a free quote today. Ph Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784

TILING

BUCKLANDS BEACH

DY270956

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

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GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting. Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

Notice of Public MeetiNg

For the purpose of considering the organisation’s performance in the 2018-19 financial year against its statement of intent targets. Copies of the performance report are available from reception at Te Tuhi. If you wish to make a comment, please phone us to arrange a speaking time on 09 577 0138.

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows 3 Domestic & commercial 3 Low pressure bio-wash 3 Professional presentation

Pick Up Service Available

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SENIORS Dance class, Wed 11am-12noon, 90 Springs Rd, East Tamaki, ph 0274 518 880

10am, Saturday, November 9, 2019 Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga, Auckland

FFC Academy

3 Specialist waterblasting

Open 6 Days

0800 677 467

RENTALS

DE271003

ROOFING repair service. 26 yrs exper. All work guaranteed. Phone 536 7173 or 021 079 8166

9 Ben Lomond Cres

in good condition

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

WATERBLASTING

Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

Call Nicola & Rachel on (09) 576 5554 www.fabdrivers.co.nz

CARER kind & trustworthy lady based in Howick, avail for the care of elderly folk on hrly basis, transport to shops, companionship, walks, meal preparation etc. Ph Judi 022 0708 861

HARRIS Tree Services, trees, hedges, palms, trim, removal, gardening, fast service. Phone Shane 021 876 541

All Tree Work – Fully Insured – Qualified Arborists – Over 30 yrs Exp. 535 9093 027 476 0246

We accept donations of:

HOME HELP OFFERED

SPORTS NOTICES

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

We sell:

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

• General household duties • Decluttering service and spring cleaning • Arranging tradespeople

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

Wanting a creative refresh?

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FREE QUOTES - 24/7 Service 027 758 6437 - 361 6437 E: info@hpcplumbing.co.nz W: hpcplumbing.co.nz

RUBBISH REMOVAL

KIDS KARATE

Let us help you with: • Running errands & collections • Shopping including unpacking groceries

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All work Guaranteed Hot Water Cylinders New Build & Reno’s General Maintenance Gas Fitting

BLADECUTTERS, Tree work landscaping stumps rubbish removals hedges com weed spraying. Ph Eric 021 732 147 or 534 8797

DRUM tuition, beg-adv. Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170

CD258731-V3

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

    

WEB DESIGN

DS Trees & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Phone Doug 021 537 171 or 537 8595

L5F014

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

CHINESE Internal Martial Arts and Yoga lessons. All lessons one on one tuition $10 per lesson. Phone 0274 872 811

K54146

Handy Andy

Phone Josh 021 074 8027

Our in-home assistance helps our clients achieve their desired lifestyle, in their own home.

DY270427-V2

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES n All tree and hedge work n Rubbish removal n Garden Clearouts n Free Quotes n Fully Insured

IN-HOME ASSISTANCE

Primary / Intermediate / College Please ph/txt 021 082 31455

CD262877

Solutions & Services

For results-driven tutoring in ForLang/ results-driven tutoring in CIE Lang/ English. Lit, IB, CIE Lit, IB, NCEA and Intermediate NCEA and English. Call 2711051 CallIntermediate 2711051 or 021 144 3584 Visit ClassesininFlat FlatBush. Bush. VisitMasterEnglish.co.nz MasterEnglish.co.nz–Classes Taught by by current Taught current Grammar GrammarSchool Schoolteacher. teacher.

CD45807

Grace Plumbing

Qualified Arborist

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

CD205793-V3

New Work ♦ Renovations Specialists ♦ Bathroom / Kitchen ♦ Gas Installations ♦ Hot Water Cylinders ♦ All Maintenance ♦ Certifying Plumbers EXPERIENCED, QUALITY SERVICE Ph Allan or Matt Craig P: 027 496 2118 or 09 215 1144 ♦

DY270680

& STUMP GRINDING

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

Maths, English, Science & Essay Writing

All about

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

HOME HELP OFFERED

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PLUMBERS

www.times.co.nz

www.pinkys.co.nz P: 09 265 2865

CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

SITUATIONS WANTED MANUKAU area, avail for 20-40+ hrs work p/wk in Mechanical Engineering, reliable, hard working & computer literate. Have own transport with F&W licence endorsements. Phone Phil 021 557981

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT EARLY morning deliveries of the NZ herald, vehicle required. Ph 022 631 4193. LAWNMOWING Assistant required, Full or Part Time. Ph 535 4520 OR 027 278 7819

SITUATIONS VACANT

EXPERIENCED RECEPTIONIST

• Are you an experienced receptionist? This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career with one of the Green Cross Health medical centres! • Supportive family friendly team • Medical Centre based in East Tamaki • Permanent Part Time position working 20-27 hours per week

FULL TIME

We are in search of a well-presented, honest and reliable, tech savvy administrator to join our office. Monday-Friday from 8.30am-5.00pm; $19 per/h wage rate. DY271133

Green Cross Health is one of New Zealand’s leading primary health organisations and our vision is pretty simple “Because of what we do, everyone is healthier”. We are passionately committed to the health and wellness of New Zealand, and to providing the best support, care and advice to our communities. We have an opening in our busy medical centre. This Permanent Part time position working 20-27 hours across Monday to Friday. The receptionist’s main purpose is to provide a welcoming face for the organisation and provide excellent customer care to our patients and their family.

MACLEANS COLLEGE

RECEPTIONIST AND PARENT LIAISON COORDINATOR

Haron & Co Ltd Papatoetoe Please email us at haron@xtra.co.nz

40.0 hours per week (term time only)

RETAIL SUPERSTAR

CD263515

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.

We operate an afternoon/evening shift, 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday and 4 hours on Friday morning.

Applications, including a current CV and at least two contactable referees, should be sent to applications@macleans.school.nz Applications close at 9pm on 13 October 2019.

About the position and you

As a receptionist you will report to the Reception Team Lead and will enjoy exposure to all of the following and more: • Greeting patients on arrival and checking them in • Thrive in a busy environment • Answering incoming telephone calls • Booking appointments on phone and in person • Invoicing and collecting fees from patients • Clerical tasks as needed • Cash handling

You will bring to the role:

• Experience in administration and working in teams • A professional attitude, great customer service and a meticulous eye for detail • Enjoy working in a diverse environment • Exposure to MedTech 32 is desirable, training will be given if needed • Proﬁcient computer skills • Decision making and problem solving skills

The successful applicant will be ﬂexible with hours, able to work evenings & weekends, methodical with a systems orientation, and have a good head for numbers as well as good people skills. Previous medical centre receptionist experience is preferred. Experience with Medtech 32 is an advantage.

To advertise your rental phone 271 8055 or email: classifieds@times.co.nz It’s here you’ll get results You can browse the latest papers online www.times.co.nz

For more information please email info@tr.thedoctors.co.nz

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

Beacon Print Whakatane is part of Beacon Media Group, established 80 years ago, and is still privately operated. Whakatane is a great place to live, with excellent educational facilities, lifestyle and plenty of sunshine! If you believe you possess the skills we require, and you particularly enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of leading a team to deliver great results, we’d love to hear from you!

Please email a cover letter and your CV detailing your printing experience to: Brian Cornes, General Manager E: brian@beaconprint.co.nz

Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa, undergo and consistently maintain a clear triennial Police Vet and a clean Driver’s Licence.

For full details of this position, an Application Form and Job Description please visit our school website www.bdsc.school.nz/vacancies/ Applications (CV, cover letter and application form) should be emailed to Mrs Tanya Horsford, Principal’s PA at Botany Downs Secondary College, t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz. Further correspondence via email. Applications close Monday 14 October 2019.

Christian LINK SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

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If you have any initial questions and/or would like to see a copy of the job description for this exciting role then please email or call Brian. Applicants must hold a current NZ Full Drivers Licence and NZ Permanent residency. A Forklift licence is desirable. Applications close Friday, September 20, 2019.

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GATEWAY COORDINATOR

Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for a versatile, enthusiastic and team-focused Gateway Coordinator. This is a permanent full time position with hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm daily. We are seeking a versatile, dedicated and innovative person to lead our Gateway programme. The ability to work effectively with colleagues in the careers advisory team is imperative. The Gateway Coordinator will develop and maintain positive working relationships with a network of employers and tertiary training organisations. This is a key role in developing individual learning plans for students to access appropriate work experience and workplace/training opportunities, by forming partnerships with local businesses and managing assessments for these placements. You will be a self-motivated and capable person who has a flexible and positive approach to assisting and working with youth to achieve successful outcomes. The following attributes are highly desirable: • Previous experience in a New Zealand • Secondary school or tertiary environment, ideally with Gateway and or STAR Programme knowledge • Experience working with databases and or a Student Management System such as KAMAR • Advanced Microsoft Office skills • Well-developed communication skills and interpersonal skills to work with students, parents and the wider community • A high level of attention to detail, accuracy and able to work to deadlines

Looking for a church home?

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

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

GBR088-V2

Howick Presbyterian Church

CASUAL REGISTERED NURSE

One Lord One Faith One People

We now have a vacancy for an experienced nurse to join our committed and friendly team dedicated to providing quality health services to our community.

www.elimchristiancentre.org.nz

SUNDAY

This is a casual position working 16-20 hours across Monday to Sunday. Hours negotiable for the right candidate.

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华语翻译

Tamil service

Encouraging messages, inspiring worship, exciting children’s & youth programmes

159 Botany Road 09 538 0360 east@elimchristiancentre.org.nz

A place to belong. Sunday Service — Children’s & Youth programme available*

8:30am

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

5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga eastgatecc.org.nz

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

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To apply now please go to www.careers.greencrosshealth.co.nz or alternatively please send your CV and cover letter to dean.wasserfall@tr.thedoctors.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

TIMES

8:30am | 10am | 11:30am | 5pm | 5pm

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Do you have what we are looking for? • A current New Zealand practicing certiﬁcate is essential • Experience with telephone triage and recall management is preferred • Prior urgent care and/or practice nurse experience • Excellent communication • Able to work autonomously and as part of a team • Friendly, reliable and a quick leaner • Be an authorized independent vaccinator • An eﬀective use of Medtech 32 • Cervical smear take is preferred but not essential

SERVICE

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

CD129660

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

• General Practice and Urgent Care • 16-20 hours per week

St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz Sunday, September 22 9.30am Family Service with King’s Kids Thursday, September 26 10am Morning Worship Phone 535-4403

PS270285-V2

Our coldest web offset plant is looking for an experienced Head Printer capable of working in a multi-skilled role including: • Overseeing and organising the press crew. • Operating and printing on our Goss Community press to high quality standards. • Ensuring production and customer requirements are met. • Be familiar with ongoing press maintenance requirements. • Have a positive attitude and be able to communicate well across a broad range of people, from staff to suppliers and clients. • Be familiar with Health and Safety requirements.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, flexible, friendly and reliable person to manage the smooth running of the reception area and also be a liaison coordinator for the school with Chinese speaking parents. You will need to have a professional telephone manner and be able to deal sensitively with a range of students, staff, parents and outside agencies. You will need excellent IT and interpersonal skills (KAMAR and Microsoft an advantage). Previous school office experience would be an advantage but not essential. You must be able to speak and write fluently in Chinese (Mandarin) as well as possess skills using Chinese social media, especially Wechat. You must have good organisational skills as the job requires organising regular events with Chinese parents for the school. Hours of work will be 7.45am-4.15pm, with flexibility to work additional days during the holidays, after school hours and weekends if required. Start date – Start of 2020 academic year. For the current job description please see our website www.macleans.school.nz .

PS270446-V2

HEAD PRINTER

SITUATIONS VACANT

SALES OPPORTUNITY

Edwards and Hardy is one of New Zealand’s largest roofing companies and have been the market leader in roof maintenance for over 50 years. We have an exciting opportunity for the right person looking to launch their career in Sales. This is a direct sales role which requires maintaining our existing customers as well as growing your new client base. Uncapped commission, vehicle, phone and iPad provided. To apply, please send your CV to Samantha.yee@roofguard.co.nz PS270896

RECEPTIONIST

PROFESSIONALS REAL ESTATE

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CLASSIFIEDS

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• Latest Pet Products & Services. Pet Food to Accessories... Gifts and More...

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• Animal Charities, Rescues, Clubs and Breeders: Find the best pet for you!

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The triumphant Macleans College golf team, from left, Jarrod Millar, Jimmy Zheng, Photo supplied Vivian Lu and Henry Wang.

Macleans College team retains golf trophy The Macleans College golf team had a repeat of their 2018 success in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Golf Competition which was played recently at the Cromwell Golf Course in Central Otago. The team members, Jimmy Zheng (Hillary House), Vivian Lu (Batten), Jarrod Millar (Mansfield) and Henry Wang (Batten), had a combined handicap of +8. They won the 36 hole event with a score of 437, an

impressive 10 shots clear of the runners up, Burnside High School. There were 16 teams competing in the event. Each had to play a qualifying competition in their province. The competition was amongst the provincial champions to find the best secondary school golf team in New Zealand. The successful weekend was also a personal triumph for Vivian Lu who won the individual competition.

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ld time apprehension New Zealanders held before All Blacks versus Springboks contests returns when the two clash in Japan on Saturday night to kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign. Fear even, given South Africa’s improvement in recent times when too many ageing, injuryprone All Blacks have creaked rather than peaked. Sure, as head coach Steve Hansen reminds us, Richie McCaw and Daniel Carter made miraculous comebacks from injuries in previous triumphant World Cup displays in 2011 and 2015 respectively. But can Richie Mo’unga, Beauden Barrett and Sonny Bill Williams perform with the five-eighths perfection of Carter and Ma’a Nonu in 2015 against rush defences that kill enterprising back play? I also share the fear of many others; games will be won and lost on referees’ interpretation of the offside laws. Having written this column before the naming of the All Blacks team to play South Africa because of print deadlines, I can only hope it will be similiar with few exceptions to that which trounced poor Tonga 92-7. Certainly the starting backline should be similar although Ben Smith’s brilliance at fullback may have the selectors debating

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whether to return him there and Beauden Barrett to first-five ahead of Richie Mo’unga or return Smith to right wing ahead of the lively Sevu Reece. Most likely Aaron Smith will have been named as the starting halfback despite PJ Perenara’s strong performance against Tonga. With Ryan Crotty and Anton Lienart-Brown combining so beautifully in that game, they should be retained before introducing the brittle Sonny Bill Williams and Jack Goodhue against weaker teams. Under the coaching of Rassie Erasmus Rugby Championship winners South Africa are playing to their full potential with strong combative forwards and smart and fast backs. The same can be said for England while Six Nations champions Wales, Ireland and hot-and-cold Australia can all upset the best. Although Ireland lead New Zealand 2-1 in their last three clashes, I believe South Africa and England pose the greater threat to wresting the Webb Ellis Cup from them. Champion lock Brodie Retallick hopes that he will be fully recovered from his dislocated shoulder to play the quarter-finals. Even if he does, he won’t be match-fit after Bok lock RJ Snyman crippled him with a dubious off the ball tackle which went unpunished in this year’s 16-all draw.

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Agnew’s Angle It says much for the Boks locking strength that the powerful Snyman came off the reserves bench in that game and in muscular hooker Malcolm Marx and loosies Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Duane Vermeulen they have world class players. The clash between those loosies and Sam Cane, Ardie Savea and Kieran Read should be as intriguing as that between Marx and the mobile Dane Coles. In Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard, the Boks have smart, experienced pivots, along with strong centres Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel and clever fullback Willie le Roux. Add dangerous wings Cheslin Kolbe and Makazole Mapimpi and they are a real threat to add to their 1995 and 2007 triumphs to challenge New Zealand’s record three. However England, Wales and Ireland will also fancy their chances, as will the Aussies who tend to only remember their wins. Which, of course, requires excellence when they look far back to when they last held the Bledisloe Cup. ■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer.

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Veteran triathlete Cameron Brown, from Dannemora, is off to the Tri-factor World Champs in China this week. Photo supplied

Ironman takes on China By JIM BIRCHALL Local ironman legend Cameron Brown is off to Quzhou China to compete in the Tri-Factor World Championship this week, an event he won last year. This year he has also taken on an ambassador role for this leg, part of the greater Tri-Factor Asian Series, a multi-country ITU sanctioned Triathlon tour. The World Championship (final) will be held this weekend in Quzhou an ancient mountainous province in South-west China. The TRI-Factor races across Asia and includes legs in The Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, with the winner crowned the ‘fastest in Asia’. The Times caught up with Cameron just before he left and he detailed his ambassadorial duties which includes attending the official ceremony, running local triathlon camps and mentoring local athletes. Brown has been overwhelmed by the event’s popularity “This year it’s the final of the

series and the race sold out very quickly so its great for the event organizers seeing the growth”. Competitors can chose from enduro, standard,sprint, and a standard distance duathlon. Asia is no longer considered a sleeping giant in endurance sport, and the tour has expected unprecedented growth in recent times. When asked what is motivating Brown to keep competing at an elite level, despite being at an age where most athletes have wound down their careers or joined a masters’ series, Cameron says he is “still loving the training and racing so why give up yet? You’re a long time retired so I’ll keep going as long as I can and also try to stay injury free”. There is also no time for a rest once the Southern Hemisphere summer programme kicks in shortly, as Brown explains, “My big aim before Christmas is Ironman Western Australia on December 1, then it will be the Port of Tauranga Half Ironman In January, and Ironman New Zealand in March.”

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aint Kentigern wunderkind Ruby Spring is 13 years old, and in her third year of cycling. She recently cleaned up the medals at the Northern and Southern under 15 cycling events. After following her father and brother into the sport, the Whitford youngster is destined for greatness if her recent gold medal haul is anything to go by. Competing in the criterium, hill climb, and individual time trial, Ruby blew away the competition to claim gold in all three disciplines as well as overall Northern Tour U15s gold. Her next individual event is the New Zealand Secondary Schools champs (NZSS) in Palmerston North, before travelling to Invercargill for the Yunca Junior Tour of Southland and then it’s on to the NZSS Track Champs also held in the southern city. As if that wasn’t enough, Ruby is also a talented triathlete. She won the school’s triathlete of the year award, placing third in the junior girls at the NZSS champs earlier in the year.

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