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Luxon says it’s a “tremendous privilege to lead our great party” and he thanks his colleagues for the confidence they’ve placed in him.

“The unified National Party that Nicola and I lead will work every day to represent all New Zealanders, earn back their trust and confidence and deliver for them,” he says.

“Now, more than ever, New Zealand needs the National Party to offer them hope, ambition and drive to meet the challenges of the com-

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“I came to politics because I know how to solve problems and get things done. I have built a career out of reversing the fortunes of underperforming companies and I’ll bring that real-world experience to this role.

“We are the new National Party that New Zealand needs.”

Prior to entering politics, Luxon ran Air NZ for seven years.

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ince Labour first took power in 2017, the number of assaults on corrections officers by prisoners has nearly doubled, from 463 in the 2016/17 financial year to over 900 in the 2020/21 financial year.

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Sadly, this is not particularly surprising and is just one of dozens of statistical indicators that Labour’s soft-on-crime approach doesn’t work.

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Gang numbers are out of control and gang members are responsible for about three-quarters of the assaults reported above.

I hear it regularly from our frontline police and corrections officers – they are feeling less supported and resourced than they have in a long time.

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I am deeply worried that these types of incidents are on the rise.

It is obvious by every measure that crime is worsening under Labour and the worst part is that it isn’t because of any specific policy or decision, but instead a complete lack of interest and total inaction by the Government.

Our frontline officers in police and corrections do a fantastic job and continue to perform at a high level despite the often-limited support they get from their government.

Something has to change. We need to get tougher on crime and do a whole lot more to ensure those responsible for keeping us safe have the tools they need to do so and, most importantly, are themselves kept safe.

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he defendants charged over election donations to New Zealand’s two major political parties will now be tried together.

A ruling by Auckland High Court Justice Ian Gault on November 29 granted an application by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to combine two cases involving donations to the National Party and Labour Party in one single trial set down to take 10 weeks.

The SFO laid charges against disgraced former Independent Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross and businessmen Yikun Zhang, Shijia Zheng, and Hengjia Zhen in January 2020 over two large donations made to the National Party.

A donation of $100,000 was made in June 2017 and one of $100,050 in June 2018.

The Crown alleges the two donations were split into smaller amounts so the identity of the donor or donors was not disclosed in the National Party’s annual return of party donations.

Ross, Zhang, and Shijia Zheng each face two charges of obtaining by deception. Hengjia Zheng faces one charge of obtaining by deception and one charge of providing false or misleading information.

The Crimes Act 1961 states the charge of obtaining by deception

The High Court at Auckland will hear allegations involving election donations when a trial begins in July next year.

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carries a punishment of up to three years in prison. The four defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges in February 2020.

The High Court initially set a trial date of September 6 this year but it was adjourned without explanation or comment from the SFO. A new trial date has since been set of July 25 next year.

In May this year the SFO laid criminal charges against six people, all of whom have name suppression, in relation to election donations made to the Labour Party in 2017.

The legal saga in the National Party case began in late 2018 during Ross’s falling out with and subsequent expulsion from the National Party.

Then-National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett said at the time she’d raised issues with Ross about him

engaging in inappropriate behaviour as a “married Member of Parliament”.

Ross accused then-party leader Simon Bridges of breaching the Electoral Act in relation to a large donation made to the party.

Bridges denied any wrongdoing and said Ross was a “terrible person”.

“He [Ross] defamed me and he is a liar,” Bridges said.

Ross released recordings he had secretly made of his private phone conversations with Bridges, in which they discussed potential future National Party candidates.

“Two Chinese would be more valuable than two Indians, I have to say,” Ross told Bridges.

Ross was also accused at the time of leaking Bridges’ travel expenses to the news media. He denied the allegation, but an independent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers stated that while it did not identify the leaker of the expense documents with certainty, “the evidence we have identified points to Mr Ross”.

Bridges said Ross should take the allegations he had publicly made over election donations to police, which he then did in October 2018.

Police investigated the matter before handing it to the SFO in March 2019, with criminal charges being laid against Ross and the three businessmen in January 2020.

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Luxon takes the reins ➤ From page 1

He attended schools in east Auckland and studied business at the University of Canterbury before an 18-year stint working at global consumer goods company Unilever, including as president and chief executive of Unilever Canada.

Luxon returned to New Zealand in 2011 to run Air New Zealand.

Prior to becoming National’s leader, Luxon was the party’s spokesperson for Land Information, Local Government, Research, Science and Manufacturing; and associate spokesperson for the Transport portfolio. He also serves on Parliament’s finance and expenditure committee.

In his role as Local Government spokesperson Luxon has been a leading opponent of the Government’s Three Waters reforms of the management of New Zealand’s waste, storm, and drinking water.

He was also outspoken against the recently scrapped Government’s plan to build a $785 million cycle bridge across the Waitemata Harbour.

Luxon has been active on numerous local issues in east Auckland since entering Parliament.

He’s worked with residents to address issues caused by speed-

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ing drivers in Cockle Bay and with Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown has campaigned to have police retain a physical presence in Howick and to stop the sale of local Auckland Council-owned public reserves.

The turmoil that led to the National Party’s leadership becoming vacant began on November 24 when Collins announced she’d demoted Bridges and stripped him of his parliamentary portfolios.

That move led to an emergency National Party caucus meeting the following morning in which her colleagues passed a motion of noconfidence in her and her subsequent removal as leader.

Botany MP Christopher Luxon, left, is the new leader of the National Party, replacing the recently deposed Judith Collins, centre. The two MPs are pictured with Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown during the 2020 general election campaign.

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Telecommunications provider Chorus and the Beautification Trust teamed up to design eight cabinets in south Auckland to be painted by local artists.

One mural cabinet, on the Cook Street roundabout, was originally painted by Tamara Kogler in 2017.

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Unfortunately, it was damaged by a vehicle in 2019, says Beautification Trust community manager Dawn Crispe. “One of the panels was damaged,” Crispe says.

Crispe says it will be repainted, hopefully, over Christmas. The artist engaged in the repainting will be XiXi Lin. “She’s redoing the honeycomb shapes on the mural,” Crispe says. “She’s also going to be putting in little illustrations within each shape.”

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Collection points for food and gift donations will be set up at the council’s service centres and libraries until Saturday December 11, between 9am and 4pm.

Donations can also be dropped at the council’s pool and leisure centres once they reopen under the Covid-19 Protection ‘Red’ stage.

Please do not leave donations outside.

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“I encourage everyone who is in a position to do so to give what they can to ensure the year ends on a happier note for the families who have done it tough over the past four months.”

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S U P P O RT L O C A L W H E N S H O P P I N G T HIS CHRISTM AS ➤ From page 9 “We want to thank everyone who takes the time to help us, and the families who would otherwise go without this Christmas.”

HOW TO DONATE

You can leave your food or gift donation at a collection point at one of the council’s libraries or service centres Order a gift online and have it delivered directly to the Auckland City Mission’s Distribution Centre at 15 Auburn Street, Grafton 1023.

Please mark all gifts for the attention of Auckland’s Angels.

Drop off your gift at the Mission’s Distribution Centre at 15 Auburn Street, Grafton from 9am-3pm, Monday to Saturday. The final day for drop-offs at the centre is Friday December 17.

WHAT IS NEEDED?

Food Parcel Items Below is a list of non-perishable items that go into Mission food parcels at Christmas time: • Tinned vegetables, such as tomatoes, corn, peas or beans • Tinned soup • Baked beans and tinned spaghetti • Tinned fruit

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Tinned meat and fish Pasta sauce, pasta and rice Breakfast cereal and muesli bars Spreads, such as jam, peanut butter or honey • Flour and sugar • Christmas treats, such as mince pies, biscuits and chocolate • Baby food • Nappies • Toilet rolls • Soap and shampoo • Feminine hygiene products • Deodorant Gift Ideas Donations of new, unwrapped gifts for children and teenagers are hugely appreciated. Please do not gift clothes as it is difficult to allocate sizes. Here are a few popular gift ideas: Infants: Rattles, night lights, bath toys, teething rings Toddlers: Bath toys, puzzles, soft toys, Duplo, pull-along toys Primary School: Puzzles, dressups, dolls/action figures, Lego, craft kits, toy cars, animal figurines Teenagers: Sports ball, scarfs, hats, beach towels, toiletries, gift voucher or Prezzy card Family/All Ages: Board games, books, stationery, reusable drink bottles, toiletries, gift voucher or Prezzy card

Santa has sent more responses in Te Reo Māori than last year NZ Post has been working closely this Christmas with Santa and his elves to ensure Kiwi kids receive a response to their letters, and this year Santa has replied to more letters in Te Reo Māori than in 2020.

“Once again, NZ Post is offering the magical connection of Writing to Santa and for Kiwi kids to receive a response in Te Reo Māori. This year, we’re proud to say that we have already sent more responses in Te Reo than in 2020 and we still have four weeks to go” says Sarah Sandoval, NZ Post general manager of consumer marketing and brand.

Popular items on Kiwi kids’ wish lists were remote control cars, unicorns and books. While these were still high on the list for many, this year Santa also received some quirky requests, including pleas for llamas, for loved ones to be home for Christmas, for confidence head-

NZ Post is offering the magical connection of Writing to Santa and for Kiwi kids to receive a response in Te Reo Maori.

ing into a new school in 2022, and even baby siblings.

NZ Post has also recently launched a new interactive website, where kids can send Santa an online letter – as well as having special access to Santa’s Ho Ho Homepage.

“Over 40,000 kids visited Santa’s Ho Ho Homepage last year and read Santa’s emails, browsed holiday snaps and played games,” says Sarah.

While the deadline has

passed to have physical postcard responses received in the mail from Santa, Kiwi kids can still send Santa an online message up until 5pm, Wednesday December 22 and will receive an email response.

Email responses take 24 hours from when your online letter is sent, and you can choose to have your reply in Te Reo Māori or English. ➤ To make and send a digital postcard, visit www.nzpost. co.nz/writetosanta

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The three golden rules for Christmas shopping this year C

hristmas might look a little different this year, particularly if you don’t plan ahead to make sure the gifts you want are under the tree come Christmas Eve. Over the last year, global supply chains have come under significant pressure. We’ve seen shortages pop up all over the world and it’s taking longer for things to get to New Zealand.

When ships arrive in our waters they must contend with congestion at our major ports, which means they’re unable to unload when they need to or are continuing to other ports without stopping. And the ongoing industrial action in Australia is also having an impact.

All of this means that there is a very real possibility that you might not have everything you want or need to celebrate the holi-

getting what they want in time for Christmas. They’re also planning to support local and are choosing to shop in store so that they can be certain that products are in stock and available now.

SHOP EARLY

days if you leave your shopping too late. The Warehouse reported a run-on wrapping paper in October and there has already been early demand for particular toys and tech.

Accenture’s Manging Director Australia New Zealand Retail, Michelle Grujin, says that she expects our Christmas shopping

habits to follow what they’ve seen globally as part of Accenture’s annual holiday shopping research.

“With pandemic shipping delays dominating headlines in 2021, we’re expecting Kiwis to shop differently this year. Our global research showed that people will be shopping earlier than normal because they are worried about not

Christmas is a little over three weeks away and if you were thinking that you still had plenty of time to get your presents sorted, then you should think again. The internal border around Auckland has increased shipping times. If you want to ship presents directly to friends or family, you need to put your order in as soon as possible.

Don’t wait until the week before Christmas and still expect your parcel to arrive at the front door in time for the big day.

SHOP LOCAL

It’s likely that there may be gaps

on the shelves closer to Christmas that would normally be filled by speciality, imported products. This is the perfect year for Kiwi alternatives to take centre stage at your Christmas celebrations – you’ll make sure you don’t get caught out waiting for something to arrive that you need, and your money will go toward a Kiwi business owner who could do with a boost right now.

SHOP IN-STORE

While we have all grown accustomed to that familiar knock on the door that signals the arrival of our newest online purchase, this year will be the year to shop in store if you can.

A present in your hand is worth more than a present in your online basket this year, and you won’t have to navigate the inevitable postal delays.

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a former director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, now Professor of Energy and Climate Change at Manchester, we need to go onto a war footing. The professor is no ivory tower academic, he was once an oil company engineer.

We’ll see how many young people believe in our precious democracy when Earth warms another degree or two.

Dennis Horne, Howick

WE MUST REMEMBER THEM

In response to Barry Dreyer’s letter (Times, November 17) asking if Armistice Day or Remembrance Day has been forgotten in New Zealand, the official answer is ‘yes’.

Apparently, during the 1950s, the November 11 commemoration for the many fallen soldiers since 1918 to the present day, which is practised across the world and in most Commonwealth countries, was dropped in New Zealand in favour of Anzac Day on April 25.

I think it’s a shame we can’t have both days as Australia does.

With more than 18,000 New Zealand Servicemen and women killed in WWI and nearly 12,000 in WWII, as well as many more in later wars, it is appropriate that we join in the global Remembrance Day on November 11.

Family members in Australia inform us that, although not a public holiday, Remembrance Day is well observed in schools, churches and the government.

A mark of respect of 2 minutes’ silence is held across the nation, with the Last Post sounding out on radio, tv, shopping malls and street corners. The history of Remembrance Day is well documented on Wikipedia.

Helen Hammond, Pakuranga Park Village

GLOBAL WARMING THE BEGINNING OF THE END

Malcolm Hayward targets me for something I did not say, but of course he is entitled to go off halfcocked – as long as he doesn’t hit anyone.

My comment was, “Let us pray Trump falls foul of a caring god...”

But I would be quite happy to surrender judgment of anti-vaxxers and climate deniers to God too, providing God allows me my opinion, which Mr Hayward does not.

SARS-CoV-2 will kill maybe 50 – 100 million, but manmade global warming is the beginning of the end of civilisation.

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IS IT A FOOTPATH OR WHEELPATH?

Now and then my wife and I are given a fright by sudden loud ringing of bike bells behind us when strolling on the footpath.

By instinct, we leap to the left side of footpath, giving way to the energetic cyclist who flashes past like a gust of wind, leaving us behind, startled with our hearts beating faster from the sudden shock. That sort of unpleasant occurrence has happened to us many times.

Dear cyclists, please be aware the route that strollers are walking on is footpath, not a wheelpath.

It is common sense cyclists should give way to walkers on a footpath when coming across each other.

The correct and decent approach is to refrain from ringing your loud bell suddenly from behind a walker’s back and quietly riding onto the grass strip alongside the footpath and riding back onto the footpath after passing walkers.

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Everybody in our society is supposed to be kind, considerate and respectful to all the people around us. Your elegant and decent manner will make our beautiful living environment more harmonious and enjoyable.

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WHERE, PRAY TELL, IS THAT BELL?

I remember as a wee nipper, scampering out from beneath the covers, up under the bright curtains and crouching at the edge of my bed, elbows on the sill, thrilling to the joyful chime coming through my window.

Looking up into the boundless perfection of that flawless morning, the firmament was a gigantic deep blue crystal ringing in harmony with the little bell of that tiny Howick church the Fencibles had long ago built down the road.

I don’t remember when life became such that its gleaming call to the faithful became a wakeful nuisance; an offence to sullen heathen.

I missed the day when fell silent its weekly peel that crossed the village stillness of my childhood Sundays. I can’t say whence, hearts that once rang to their Saviour’s unction to love their neighbour as purely as rang that bell, did succumb to the deadening guile of television, consumerism, celebrity, media, politicians, public relations, science and the lie.

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WE STAND STRONG WHEN WE’RE UNITED

The truth is everyone who has been vaccinated can still get infected with Covid.

By the time they show symptoms, they have potentially infected everyone they had contact with.

In turn, those people have potentially infected everyone they had contact with. Is vaccine really the solution? Is it worth tearing families, friends, and businesses apart?

Does everyone have the right to be respected as equals?

‘It is self-evident that a community of healthy, economically stable and happy people can withstand the onslaught of a pandemic better than a group of sick and sad people.

Successful communities achieve longer life expectancy and a lower all-cause mortality by pursuing healthier lifestyles together.’

(Dr Allen Weiss, CEO National Blue Zones Project). Would you feel empowered by reminding the government that our team of five million stands strong when we’re united? If so, please let your voice be heard.

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ARTS

‘Biggest challenge yet’

By ZOE GARDEN

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talented local artist is showcasing her latest works at an exhibition this weekend.

Katie Blundell, 43, spent the winter in her Clevedon studio working on her newest project ‘Farm Girl’.

She told the imes she was inspired by the tractor outside her studio window.

“Heavy machinery is powerful, dominant and masculine,” Blundell says. “As a woman artist, to me these ideas seem both confrontational and inspiring.”

This inspiration resulted in 29 different and creative pieces of art that will be shown at her gallery in Clevedon on December 4 and 5 from 10am-4pm.

“I’d say I’m an abstract expressionist,” Blundell says. “I’m always speaking from my own personal experiences and heart. I find it really fascinating how that often links in with the collective, universal experiences of being human. It’s quite wonderful.”

Blundell has always loved art.

She enjoyed making signs in the orchard shop she worked at. Post high-school, where she continued to excel in art, Blundell completed a Bachelors and Masters of Fine Arts at Elam with printmaking being the focus of her Masters.

She then trained as a teacher. “I

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was art teacher at Onehunga High School and Diocesan School for Girls,” she says. “I taught for around 10 years.”

Seven years ago Blundell moved to Clevedon to focus on her family and her art.

She also, along with exhibitions and art projects, hosts art classes for children and adults. Her gallery and studio will be a part of the 2021 Clevedon Art Trail Open Studio Event on January 29-31.

Blundell describes herself as a multi-media artist. Depending on the ideas, it will dictate which medium she uses for her artwork.

“Sometimes I make drawings or prints or sculptures,” Blundell says.

Her art, she says, has evolved.

“I think, when you look at art, it should have strong ideas and be technically strong too,” Blundell says. “I like to think I have a lot of interesting ideas. I also like to challenge myself.” In her project ‘Farm Girl’, Blundell faced her most difficult challenge yet. She painted and carved a tractor on a woodblock, then used her cousin’s large industrial roller to print as was it was too big for her mangle press.

She worked on it for four months.

The result was six limited edition pieces that will be featured in her exhibition this weekend.

“I was inspired by noticing super large black and white prints on social media,” Blundell says. “A seed was planted and I wondered if I could pull off a super big reduction woodcut print.”

Blundell is also a finalist in the 2021 Walker and Hall Waiheke Art Award. “It’s great to be a finalist,” she says. “I’m very excited.”

On Auckland Anniversary Weekend, January 29-31, the Blundell family will hold the Riverhaven Artland Sculpture Park fundraiser for Franklin Hospice.

The charity event will feature a tour through the park of more than 40 acres (16ha) with a growing collection of permanent works by New Zealand Sculptors, including Blundell herself.

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By ZOE GARDEN Pest Free Howick’s Ward cadetship programme has been recognised for its work and excellence in conservation.

The cadetship was a nominated 2021 Mayoral Conservation Awards finalist in the Schools/Youth category on November 5.

Its aim is to encourage young people to get involved and create pathways within Pest Free Howick Ward (PFHW) for learning, work experience and leadership opportunities, PFHW’s co-ordinator Lorelle Stranaghan says.

Ethan McCormick, PFHW’s conservation assistant, successfully delivered the pilot in 2021 to Somerville Intermediate students, progressed through

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each of his local Howick Ward schools he attended, learning about conservation from a “natural inquisitiveness supported within those schools”.

He is now sharing this knowledge with the younger generations around the framework of the cadetship programme.

Fellow finalists Aotea/Great Barrier Island schools marine project were declared the winners of the schools/youth category.

“We were very happy to have made it through to the finals,” McCormick says.

Pest Free Howick has recently welcomed two new conservation assistants to its team.

“We hope to be able to offer the cadetship programme to more Howick ward schools in 2022,” Stranaghan says.

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AERIALS DIGITAL Solutions Ltd. We install aerials-CCTV, sound systems, alarms, WiFi. Building or renovating?

We are local so please call Rodger 021 659 677

DY267902

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

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

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

James IT Solutions

0800 266 349 www.jamesit.co.nz

TREES, hedges, garden work, waterblasting rubbish removal. Phone Peter 021 39 33 84

HANDYMEN

HANDYMAN

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

Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

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

All other work considered also...

We will assemble for you!

Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

DRAINAGE

Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127

CD243734

Call: 09 533 6956

aucklandce@dreamdoors.co.nz

LANDSCAPING

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

MARKS

APPLIANCES

CARPENTERS

PAINTER

Residential/commercial including roofs Quality service Warranty offered Master Painter Registered

FLOORING & SERVICES

027 348 7334 Marine & Domestic Gas DE276039

Hill Plumbing • Certifying plumbing, Spouting, Roofing, Hot Water Cylinder Repairs/Replacements, Drainage/Unblocking n ALL WORK HAS A WATER TIGHT GUARANTEE n WE RESPOND TO ALL CALLS! 24/7. Ph 534 5286

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

PAINTER  Interior/exterior painting  High quality workmanship  Plastering  Howick based

PAINTER, experienced in Int/Ext, Roof & Plastering, free quotes. Phone Mark 022 666 6380

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

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

WAT E R B L A S T I N G , House Wash, roof treat or Gutter clean. Free quote call Shona (09) 537 4320

®

ROOFING

WINDOW CLEANING

ROOFING repair service.

26 yrs exper. All work guaranteed. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166

PROFESSIONAL window cleaning. Kevin Turner. Ph 535 7321 or 027 496 9784

THE TILE GUY, floor & wall tiling, certified waterproofing. Stonemason by trade, 30yr exp. search tyle4u on facebook, it’s that easy.

021 031 1899.

TREE SERVICES All about

TREES

& STUMP GRINDING

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

CONTINUOUS SPOUTING IN 41 COLOURS OR COPPER No joins - No leaks - guaranteed n Enhancing the look and value of your home n Made to measure on-site in Colorcote steel n All work guaranteed

Ph Murray

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

or Copper

We do WINZ quotes

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

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

BRANCH MANAGER

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

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

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

SOLUTIONS

0800 677 467 Pick Up Service Available

CD227945

WANTED TO BUY BUYING

TILING

E: admin@bestpropertyservices.co.nz

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

Open 6 Days

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

Ph: 0800 789 248

• Operating locally for 20 years • Fully vaccinated • 5 star prequal rating for Health and Safety • All height safety certified and hold EWP • Proud member of the Exterior Cleaning Industry Association

FOR SALE

9 Ben Lomond Cres

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

4 Building Wash 4 House Wash 4 Gutter Clean 4 Roof Treatments 4 Carpet Cleaning 4 Water Blasting 4 Interest Free Options

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Chats and quotes are FREE Phone 09 537 4320 / 021 366 615

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

3 Specialist waterblasting

RUBBISH REMOVALS

HOUSE WASHING

BEST

 Specialise in general plumbing/maintenance  Bathroom and kitchen alterations  NO JOB TOO SMALL Phone 09 527 3053 or 09 268 1007 Terry 027 2922 708 or Alywn 0274 743 505

WATERBLASTING

KIDS KARATE

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8038 Across - 1, Senior citizen. 8, Fives.

9, Attempt. 10, Talker. 11, Serene. 12, Upset. 14, Vivid. 18, Turbot. 20, Valour.

23, Twister. 24, Inane. 25, Contrabandist.

Down - 1, Safety. 2, Novel. 3, Obscene.

4, Cram. 5, Title. 6, Zambesi. 7, Nutmeg.

13, Persian. 15, Italian. 16, Static. 17, Ardent. 19, Outer. 21, Okapi. 22, Drab.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8038 Across - 1, Out of one’s head. 8, Paper. 9, Rep-airs. 10, Streak. 11, Capers.

12, Im-p-el. 14, A-cut-E. 18, A-cross.

20, Dealer. 23, Epi-to-me. 24, Tania (anag.). 25, Raise one’s hand .

Down - 1, Op-pose. 2, Taper. 3, Forbad-e. 4, Norm(an). 5, Sep-i-a (rev.).

6, Ev-I’d-ent. 7, Des-is-t. 13, Martin-I. 15, Creates . 16, Career. 17, Err-and.

19, Score. 21, Lin-da (rev.). 22, Seen (scene).

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

Transit Traders Ltd

We will place your public notice in the next available issue of the Times for only $195 + GST per insertion Just give us a call on 09 271 8055 or email your form to classifieds@times.co.nz Please include your phone number

K54146

VINYL LAYER 35 years experience. Phone Karl 027 248 1167

• Installation • Service • Repair • Gas Fires • Gas Cookers • Gas Water Heaters At home or on the water

0800 696 874

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

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GAS BRADSHAW GAS GAS PLUMBING

FREE exterior maintenance guide | www.bestpropertyservices.co.nz

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

Phone Kenny 021 897 445

PLASTERBOARD stopping, old wallpaper walls to paint finish a speciality. Ph/ txt 021 660774

535 1111 027 235 2517

DE276820

GA101040

JENNY Cleaning, 20yrs exp, home, office, reg, one off, Spring, moving, reliable, Ph 021 669 908

All int/ext requirements, prompt service, 40 years experience, Registered Master Painter

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CLEANING

NEW decks, fences, timber/pool fencing, all repairs. Free quotes. Ph/txt John 021 023 69767

INTERIOR PLASTERING • New home builds • Renovations • Skim Coating & Repairs Large scale or one room.

Experienced, affordable, prompt service.

For FREE quote phone Brendan on 022 500 7397

to all Central and Built-in Vacuum Systems Ph 021 767 662

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CARPET Cleaning, free quotes Call Shona 09 537 4320

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

PLASTERERS

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

PAINTING & DECORATING

Allan Craig 0274-962-118 Matt Craig 021-813-883 Landline 09-215-1144 admin@craigplumbing.co.nz

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS LESSONS FROM $22 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

We have teachers in your area. (Est 68 yrs)

REPAIRS & SERVICE

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

KAK007

CARPET CARE

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Ph Lee 021 562 684

FENCING & TRELLIS

CD226123

ACTIVE retired carpenter, past master builder, wants small jobs e.g. easing sticky doors, windows, all carpentry jobs Ph:Bob 534 1355 or 027 4763937

ELECTRICIAN Registered, all electrical installs and repairs, lights, power pts, fans, hotwater, switchboard upgrades/ inspections. Phone Mark 021959439 a/h 5344401

LOGAN’s Mowing, friendly & professional. Ph Logan 022 0144957 for free quote

Phone Ross 021 977 542

ACTION pest control NZ Reg technician, 28yrs exp-all pests. Phone Bob 0800 831401/027 2392819

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LICENCED, new houses, renovations, bathrooms. Your one stop shop. Phone Vincent 021 1353388/533 9658

ELECTRICIAN Registered Electrical, Alarms, Ventolation, Hot Water. Ph Mark 027 495 4219 a/h 534 3227

PEST CONTROL

TUITION

CD262877

BUILDER, qual, licensed, available for renovations, bathrooms etc. Phone Gary 021 279 1370

Contact Steve 021 949 168 www.bbe.co.nz

Experienced family business, quality service

PLUMBERS

GREENMAN Lawn & Garden Trees & Hedges, rideon mowing. Free quotes.

Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409

027 444 7500

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs

CD48042

ALTERATIONS, bathrooms, decks, etc. all types of work, over 45 yrs exp. Registered Certified Builder. Ph Ken 534-1214

Registered Electrician ALL ELECTRICAL WORK No job too small All work guaranteed Pensioner discount

LAWNCARE

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BUILDERS

ELECTRICAL

Silver Medal DESIGN Winner CONSTRUCTION Ellerslie MAINTENANCE Flowershow

Pick up service from Half Moon Bay & Pine Harbour

171 Moore St. Howick 0274 760 577 easterncovercentre.co.nz

Certifying Plumber

SAILMAKERS u NEW SAILS u SAIL REPAIRS u SHADE SAILS u COVER REPAIRS

ADAM OXLEY

Matt

H3X019

BOBCAT / Digger Excavations, driveways, landscaping, site clearing, rubbish removal, topsoil & metal supplies, truck hire. Ph Grant 0274 758 468

BARRATT-BOYES

DE268673-V3

BOBCATS & TRUCKS



021 130 7217 09 217 2217

CD263192

K75008

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

Local NZ Registered Electrician No job too big or too small!

24 hour Emergency service No call out fee if you mention this advert.

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

MP274390-V2

NZ Registered

FOR HOT WATER 1STCYLINDER REPAIRS

FOCUS ON FEET Home visits. Professional gentle care. NZ trained nurse Ph Marlena 5331150 or 0211865496

STEVE TREVURZA SAILMAKERS

CD140634

535 6950 021 0333 149

K58038

Terry’s

ELECTRICAL

Allan

DE277260

Replace your doors, drawer fronts & benchtops or have a completely new kitchen, all made to measure.

Servicing East & Central Auckland

DE271702-V4

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

For all your plumbing needs

Ph 535 9567 John 027 492 0772

HEALTH & BEAUTY

CD45807

www.pipersdrainage.co.nz

Amazing Kitchen Facelifts Is your kitchen looking tired?

UPHOLSTERERS

• Specialises in plumbing maintenance • Hot water cylinders • No job too small

We’re here & there when you need us!

PAVING

DE268840-V4

Be Cool this summer, install a heat pump Sales | Installation | Service Phone 09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 E: celsius@outlook.co.nz www.celsiusheating.co.nz

PLUMBER

FOUND pair binoculars Eastern Beach Wed 24 Nov. Ph 021 1608 587

DE275366

HEATPUMP SERVICES

TREE stump grinding.

Prompt.

Phone Terry 0274989 080

027 758 6437 – 09 361 6437 E: info@hpcplumbing.co.nz W: hpcplumbing.co.nz

aucklandplumbersgroup.nz

ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Phone Adrian 027 603 1919, ah 537 2345

Registered Drainlayers

DE270756-V2

CD206513

AIR CONDITIONING

KITCHENS

Free quotes and advice Drain unblocking CCTV camera Drain repairs Surface water problems Retaining walls All drainage requirements Contact Rick 027 256 2533

0800 420 900

HARRIS Tree Services.

Trees, hedges, palms, garden, trim, removal. Fast service. Phone Shane 021 876 541

K54154

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

■ All work Guaranteed ■ Hot Water Cylinders ■ New Build & Reno’s ■ General Maintenance ■ Gas Fitting FREE QUOTES – 24/7 Service

Whatever the light… we’ll fix your plight

PAINTER 30 yrs + exp, tradesman. Interiors, exteriors, house washing and wallpaper hanging. Ph Harold 021 658 222

Free quotes Interior & exterior Quality work at affordable prices

FOUND

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

PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Phone Charlie 027 245 0807

ting Ltd Wayn e’s Pain

Flat pack specialists

TREE SERVICES

PA I N T E R / H a n d y m a n 40+yrs exp. Phone Muzza 577 2989/027 6770294

WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang. Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111

MP268165

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

EXPERIENCED and enthusiastic gardener, reasonable rates. Small and difficult jobs a speciality. Please phone Glen on 0210 246 6991

PLUMBERS

PS277301-V2

TV AERIAL & LIghTIng InSTALLATIOn

COMPUTER REPAIRS

PLUMBERS

DE271314

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

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

GARDEN CARE

DE280853

COMPUTERS

CD142804

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

DENTAL SURGERY ASSISTANT

DE280786

We are seeking to employ a Dental Surgery Assistant 4 days a week with one late night on a Monday. We are a small friendly 2 surgery practice in Howick. Experience would be preferable but not essential. We do want somebody who will work well with our team, and help patients feel welcome.

If this is you, send us your CV to reception@howickdental.co.nz

HOSPITALITY DELIVERY DRIVER

We are looking for an active delivery driver to join our small and friendly team working from East Tamaki. The role includes some storeman work. No experience required.

The successful applicant will be: Physically fit, have a great attitude, customer service focused, reliable, able to work Monday to Saturday and be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

TECHNICIAN REQUIRED

TEACHER – SPECIAL EDUCATION

Looking for a change of pace!!!

Jayco Auckland is New Zealand’s largest retailer of New and Used Jayco Caravans and RV’s and with our business continuing to expand we are looking for a reliable and professional staff member to join our team. If you have the knowledge in all areas of servicing and maintenance for all types of RV’s then we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a qualified teacher who is passionate, caring, and enthusiastic to work in our Learning Support Department. This department caters for wonderful and vibrant students from Year 9-13+, with various special needs and talents. This is a permanent, full time position. A positive attitude is a must, and a sense of humour is just as important.

Excellent people skills are a necessity.

Start Term 1, 2022.

Please refer to our website for further details and how to apply www.pakuranga.school.nz/employment/

Email: chris@jaycoauckland.co.nz Phone: 09 271 3434 DE274843

Driver Wanted

IN OUR FURNITURE DEPARTMENT Needs to be honest, reliable and have a full NZ license.

Must be able to lift 25kg Mondays to Fridays

URGENTLY REQUIRED

Piano/Keyboard/Guitar/Singing/ Violin/Drum Teachers

Contact us on 09 534 4975

DY279597

HOWICK

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

ESOL TEACHER YEAR 7-8 Permanent Part Time (0.4) Position – 2022 start date

We seek a fixed term part-time (2 days per week) Special Education Needs Co-ordinator to support the Head of Learner Support for the 2022 academic school year. This role would ideally suit a primary/Intermediate trained teacher with strong classroom and behaviour management skills as you will be supporting our junior students who need additional learning support and assisting our teachers with academic and practical teaching differentiation strategies. SENCO experience an advantage but not essential for the right candidate. Other key attributes are empathy, communication skills, initiative and working positively in a team environment.

Please send your cover letter, CV and BDSC Job Application Form (www.bdsc.school.nz/our-college/job-vacancies) to Yvonne de Graaf y.degraaf@bdsc.school.nz

by Friday 10 December at 12pm

PETS Send CV to tanyav@eastgatecc.org.nz

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Howick Tyres & Alignments est 1975 CAE

4Pawz Pet Grooming

L U M C E R T E PAT E T

WE NEED TEACHERS IN YOUR AREA Phone 0800-696-874 www.modernmusic.co.nz

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS CO-ORDINATOR

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If you have a sound knowledge of music You can play – One of the above instruments You have a pleasant personality You would like to work from home or school Teaching experience is not required

Tyre Fitter

We are looking for a new person to join our team. This is a full-time permanent position including working Saturday mornings.

If you have good communication skills, be willing to learn and take direction and work within a team environment this may be the job for you.

No experience is needed as full training will be provided.

You must have a clean full drivers licence, have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and also be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

SITUATIONS VACANT

DE280790

NZ MODERN SCHOOL OF MUSIC

• • • • •

L U M C E R T E PAT E T

SITUATIONS VACANT

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If interested, please send your CV to sales@crystalbayfoods.co.nz or call 09 274 5853

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MARKETING AND COMMUNCATIONS MANAGER

PRINCIPAL’S PA

A highly competent, experienced and proactive personal assistant is required to provide effective and efficient assistance to the Principal, the Executive Officer and the School Board. The successful applicant will have excellent verbal and written skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, excellent time management and organisational skills. A high standard of technical skill in document presentation and familiarity with the google suite is vital.

Experience working in a school environment is essential.

The position is term time only plus 3 weeks (43 weeks per annum) beginning on 24 January 2022.

Applications close Friday 10 December at 3:00pm.

DE280577-V2

PH 027 340 3396

RENTALS

We currently have a vacancy for a Marketing & Communications Manager. This person will be responsible for raising the profile of the school and building parental and community engagement through a range of marketing and communications channels, as well as supporting the International Department in the recruitment of International Students.

Reporting directly to the Principal, this role is for 30 hours a week, term time only. Start date: 31 January 2022 (Term 1, 2022).

Please refer to our website for further details and how to apply www.pakuranga.school.nz/employment/

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We have an exciting position available at Howick Intermediate School. We are looking for a part time (0.4- 2 days) ESOL teacher.

Our preference is for an experienced ESOL Sally Morrison teacher or a person with TESOL qualifications, Property Management & Letting Agent however a person with a teaching qualification rison MP280751 Please apply with CV and covering letter to the can be given the appropriate training and Executive Officer Letting lzimer@ormiston.school.nz anagement & AgentPut your faith in Sally – Call me for great support. you won’t be service h in – AppointmentSally will be made on receipt of a Call me for great disappointed. suitable applicant.

027 305 7582 service • Experienced in Property d.

Please send your CV and cover letter to: 09 538 0685 027 305 7582

Angela Bell at Property

09 Group Manager

angelab@howickint.school.nz

538

Management

• Honest and reliable 0685

FINANCIAL MENTOR / ADMIN PERSON

• Hardworking

East • Join a leading provider of primary health care in the Auckland DE278476

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Applications close at 3pm on Friday 10 December.

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East Auckland Five AM Property Management Ltd

Auckland region Mountfort Estate Agents Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) • Botany location • Competitive remuneration and benefits 20 HOURS PER WEEK — FIXED TERM • Full time role Care Group Ltd is the leading provider of primary care We are seeking a part-time financial mentor / services for East Auckland and has been delivering care administrator to be the welcoming face of our to the local community for over 30 years. We deliver service, providing a professional persona to all that care to our community through our Urgent Care Clinics, enter our doors. Initially this will be for a six-month General Practices and Specialist services and clinics. term; however, we hope to extend this.

Reporting to the CEO and Board, and with a number The Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Service is of functional relationships and direct reports, the based in East Auckland and serves the communities Group Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day of Howick Board, Beachlands, Maraetai and parts operational management of subsidiary business units as well as the implementation of strategy and projects of Otara. We provide support to assist people to live for Care Group Ltd. within their income. Our aim is to help families find security in handling their own financial affairs through This position has overall responsibility for people management, ICT, marketing & communications, the development of money management skills. the Annual Plan, change management, financial Hours will be a minimum of 20 per week, times/days management, health & safety, quality, compliance, to be discussed with candidates. The successful innovation and growth across all subsidiaries. candidate will receive training to qualify as a financial You must be able to translate strategy into operational mentor and ongoing support. Our office is located in activity and have a thorough understanding of the Pakuranga library building. general practice, primary health care, primary health organisations and the New Zealand health system.

Please consider applying if you are wanting to give back to your community and possess the following Not only will you have the passion and enthusiasm to motivate, lead, inspire and empower others but you will attributes: develop and lead a culture of respect for staff, patients • Organisational skills and the community. This role requires someone with the • Able to multi-task ability to work with stakeholders across all levels and • Honest and reliable among different professional and industry groups.

• Negotiation skills With a focus on business improvement and ‘lean’ • Strong financial management capability practices, the Group Manager will drive the need for • Experience with MS Excel and Word continuous change. While working to deliver against set • Get on with a wide cross-section of people targets, you will also develop and maximise new business • Capable knowledge in using social media development opportunities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills If this is you, please forward your CV and cover letter to Visit www.phbs.org.nz to learn more about us. For a recruitment@eastcare.co.nz copy of the job description, and to apply please email Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand, Keep up to date the Manager, Att: Jenny at budgeting@phbs.org.nz. receive a satisfactory police check as part of our recruiting process and be fully vaccinated for Covid 19. with our Applications close Monday 13th December or as Applications for this role close 19th of December 2021 soon as a suitable applicant is found. latest competitions

LEARNING ASSISTANT POSITION (TEACHER AIDE)

We have a position in our school in 2022 for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Learning Assistant, to work in a variety of roles with children.

The successful applicant will need to have the ability to positively facilitate learning and build independence. We are looking for someone who shows initiative and is keen to learn. Our new team member must love working with children, display empathy and have a great sense of humour. The position is part time, five days per week, hours to be negotiated.

Previous experience in working with students with learning and physical disabilities will be an advantage.

To register your interest in the position, outline recent work experience and skill ability, in writing or email to: Genée Crowley, Principal, Baverstock Oaks School, 21 Baverstock Road, Flatbush Email: office@baverstock.school.nz Please include the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications close Wednesday 8 December For further information check our website www.baverstock.school.nz MP280800

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Multiple sclerosis does not define me: Stratton Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of the nerves. Local woman Gaye Stratton talks frankly about MS – and a new calendar raising funds for MS.

By GAYE STRATTON

O

n an ordinary day just before Christmas 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with remitting relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS).

I had two young daughters, a sixweek-old Dalmatian puppy (who did chew the ‘newly diagnosed with MS’ booklet) and ran my own human resources company.

MS was clearly not detailed in my strategic plan.

I knew nothing about MS or anyone with MS. Mr Google gave a timeframe of how long before I would need to use a wheelchair.

It was a shocking revelation and a time of quite a few “Oh s… and

why me” moments.

Despite the calming influence of Dr Ernie Willoughby who did a great job of explaining the different types of MS, a short time later I had a major relapse.

I had very limited movement in my right arm and leg. I went on a course of steroids and my main worry about that was that I would get a round, steroidal-looking face.

It was a time of turmoil and many unknowns. I remember during this relapse my younger daughter asked me to drive to the video store for her. I tried to explain I couldn’t even try. She responded with “can you maybe just try a bit harder”. That was when I did think that physically I might not to be

able to try harder, but I could try harder with my attitude to life with MS. Over the next 15 years I did have some smaller relapses but nothing too major. I stopped worrying that every strange feeling in my body was MS-related and I was going to have a relapse.

Family life carried on along its busy track, my business grew, I focused on my fitness and ran a few half marathons. I didn’t forget about having MS but it wasn’t the first thing on my mind.

Five years ago, the MS changed direction. I now have secondary progressive.

Running isn’t on the agenda anymore and, like most women

➤ To purchase go to www. speakconfidently. co.nz/ms-calendar living with MS, I know ➤ Gaye Stratton lives in Cockle Bay where most of the toilets are in the surrounding area.

The MS hydrotherapy classes have been a great way to out furniture and loose floor mats! exercise and meet others who just Life these days goes on with‘get it’. Gilly Davy of Connect Neuro out the crippling fear that I expePhysiotherapy has been so helpful rienced earlier. Life is still busy and following her programme of and as unpredictable as always. exercises has certainly made me However, I look forward to the feel confident. birth of my first grandchild.

This confidence enabled me to Four years ago my husband develop a new business, Speak Greg joined a painting class and Confidently. We support adults has never looked back. I am a little and senior school students devel- biased; I think his work is wonderop and grow their public speak- ful. The idea behind the calendar ing skills. When working, I wear is to let others enjoy his artwork ‘sensible shoes’, always check the while giving something back to venue for uneven floors, sticking- MS Auckland.

Affordable. Sociable.

And for a limited time, available.

Howick’s popular boutique retirement village, 139 on Union, has apartments available priced from just $470,000 (surprisingly affordable compared to other options in the area).

The apartments are well-positioned with an open plan living space flowing to a modern kitchen with quality appliances and ample storage. The master bedroom offers easy access to a well-designed, disability-friendly bathroom.

HBH offers a close-knit and sociable community, with an emphasis on friendship, care and support. With Rest Home and Hospital-level care, and a Day Programme on site, you can have the best of both worlds: the freedom to live independently, and the reassurance that care and friendship is on hand should you need it.

For more information or to arrange a private viewing:

Call: Robyn Greer 538 0800 or 027 494 0344 Email: robyn.greer@hbh.org.nz Web: www.hbh.org.nz

139 on Union Ltd is a subsidiary of Howick Baptist Healthcare Ltd and an accredited member of the Retirement Villages Association of NZ.

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