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COMMUNITY

Public: ‘Police must stay’

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olice have delivered a strong public commitment to maintain a physical presence in Howick despite uncertainty surrounding the future of the community’s local station.

About 200 people packed into Howick Bowling Club on May 26 for a 90-minute public meeting on the issue called by Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and Botany MP Christopher Luxon.

The audience heard from the two MPs, Howick Local Board chairperson Adele White, Howick ward councillor Sharon Stewart and Counties Manukau East Police area prevention manager inspector Colin Higson.

Luxon opened the meeting by saying the community has huge respect and is very grateful for the service it receives from local police.

Sergeant Scott Baker and the community constables based at the Howick station “do an outstanding

job for us”, he said.

“We are very blessed to have a great team of people and we all respect the work Scott and his team do.”

POLICE’S HISTORY IN HOWICK Brown said east Auckland has a long history with police and there’s been a police presence in Howick since 1855.

From 2003 officers were based at 34 Moore Street, which will soon

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be put up for sale by Auckland Council, with the majority of locally-based police moving in 2012 to Counties Manukau East Police headquarters in Ormiston Road, he said.

“Last year Auckland Council, in its infinite wisdom, decided to sell the land at 34 Moore Street, the building next door and the land under the police station under its Covid-19 [emergency] budget,” Brown said.

“That land is coming up for sale

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Children and staff at Howick Baptist Church Kindergarten were excited about the chance to mark their 50th jubilee.

The kindy turned 50 on May 24 and to recognise the occasion it held an open day from 9.30am-1pm on May 29, as well as a church service at 9.30am on May 30 at Howick Baptist Church.

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and his wife Rebecca and their two children were among those who got along to join in the festivities.

Centre manager Alison Leaf says the jubilee was an occasion for the whole community and everyone was welcome.

In the lead-up to the event she was especially keen to hear from past students and staff.

“Commitment from a dedicated team of teachers to keep the vision of offering a curriculum based on Te Whariki (New Zealand early childhood curriculum) and a Biblical Christian philosophy, has continued the initial foresight of original church members of serving the Howick community for the past 50 years,” Leaf says. ➤ The Howick Baptist Church Kindergarten and Howick Baptist Church are both at 17 Wellington Street.

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Public demands police presence ➤ From page 1 She said the closest police station other than Howick is in Ormiston Road, which is a 15-20 minute drive from the centre of Howick, or a 54-minute trip on two buses, with an 11 minute walk after that.

“It’s a similar scenario from Highland Park Shopping Centre and Pakuranga Plaza.

“The police’s aim is to have the trust and confidence of all to contribute to New Zealand being the safest country in the world.

“Providing a service to meet the needs of a multi-cultural community of all ages and who collectively have a strong desire to live in a safe environment, would certainly contribute significantly to this.

“I believe our people are quite fairly asking for continuation of visible and accessible police presence here in Howick.”

Members of the audience asked questions and made statements during the meeting, including about police response times and a suggestion the local community should object to the sale of 34 Moore Street.

A member of the Howick and Pakuranga Community Patrol said the group would need to find a new base if the council sells the property.

‘THE LAND WILL BE SOLD’ Higson said the fact so many people had come out to talk about the issue “shows the strength of feeling in the community” about it.

‘STANDARD OF SERVICE MAINTAINED’

Among those who spoke at a public meeting on the future of the Howick police station were, from left, Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, police inspector Colin Higson, Botany MP Christopher Luxon, and Howick Local Board chairperson Adele White.

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“We have already given a very public undertaking we will maintain a public presence in the Howick community. What that looks like is a different question.

“The important thing to realise is the land will be sold. We need to work together with the community to work out a solution that gives the community what it wants.

“What I’m hearing from the community is you want a police station or a police presence in the community, so collectively how do we achieve that purpose?”

He said officers at the Howick station perform a very specific role and the police who respond to 111 emergency calls in east Auckland are based in Ormiston.

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Higson said there are three possible scenarios as to what happens in future. The first and preferred option is for police to find an alter-

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native premises “which essentially mirrors what we currently have” in Howick.

“It needs to be a premises that has got security for our vehicles, security for our equipment and a place we can lock up and leave when staff aren’t working.”

The second option would be some sort of “pop-up” service or presence, Higson said.

“We could have a shop-front situation where we would make it known what time and day police are available for members of the community to drop in and report any issues they may have or anything they need the local police to be aware of.”

That option would not provide police with security for their vehicles or other equipment.

“If neither of those options becomes available we need to revisit where we’re at, and how do we have a public face within Howick.”

Higson says police need to be prepared to move the building that is the current Howick station if necessary.

“That building belongs to us. It’s portable, but it’s connected to the drains, the electricity, and the other services. If a new owner was to say they want us off that land, we would more or less have a month to do that unless we could negotiate longer. We are on a month-bymonth lease on that land.”

He said the property’s new owner may decide they’re happy for police to stay at the site until resource consent for any development is obtained.

“The new owner may decide they want police as a tenant, in which case we would stay until we’re given notice to quit [the site].

“We do not know who the new owner will be. We do not know that person’s intentions.

“We do not know whether they want us to remain as tenants or not.

“The key message from me is whether from the community team or the team based at Ormiston, we are aiming to maintain the same standard of service for the community, because that is our job.”

Luxon closed the meeting by saying he along with Brown, White, and councillors Stewart and Young, would talk to Panuku and identify the best course of action before updating the community.

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Bucklands Beach Yacht Club was granted $10,956.62 for equipment. Sixteen gaming venues from throughout Auckland contributed to these grants including the Barrel Inn in Howick and the Rib House in Flat Bush.

CRASH DOWNS POWER LINES Two occupants of a vehicle that crashed in east Auckland were taken to hospital after the car collided with a power pole on May 28. A spokesperson for Counties Manukau Police says: “Shortly after 7.30pm police were notified of a singlevehicle crash on Pah Road [in Cockle Bay] after a vehicle hit a power pole, bringing lines down.

“One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition and the other moderate.

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SAFETY

Flat Bush school finally getting pedestrian bridge

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n east Auckland school principal says an enraged motorist picked up and threw orange traffic cones at her in reaction to the traffic management outside her school.

“He was angry because he had to wait two minutes at a light,” Te Uho o te Nikau Primary School principal Melanie Bland says of the incident last year.

Bland says she’s also had drivers get out of their vehicles and knock over steel barriers placed outside the school to control the flow of traffic as part of ongoing work to a nearby footpath.

In an effort to improve safety for pupils who walk to and from class, Auckland Transport (AT) is spending $540,000 to install a new pedestrian bridge near the school in Flat Bush School Road.

Work on the project, which is supported by the Howick Local Board, is under way following public feedback AT gathered last year.

Building the bridge on the school’s northern side means it will connect to existing footpaths and utilise an existing raised zebra crossing as a safe point for people to cross.

Howick Local Board chairperson Adele White, left, and Te Uho o te Nikau Primary School principal Melanie Bland are pleased a pedestrian crossing is finally being built near the school.

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Bland says the project is “long overdue” and the local community is “absolutely delighted” the pedestrian bridge is finally being constructed.

“We cannot wait to see our learners and their families being able to walk safely in this community, whether riding their bikes, walking to and from school, or just exercising together.”

Bland says she thanks AT and the local board “for their work on making this project a priority”.

Board chairperson Adele White says she and her colleagues were initially approached by Te Uho o te Nikau’s foundation board, supported by locals and the school community, to express its concerns about the safety of kids walking to school.

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local board to find this road posed such a safety risk and had not been upgraded prior to the school being built,” White says.

“We’re glad AT has acted on their concerns.

“Even though delayed because of Covid-19, we hope this bridge will provide the kids and their families the safety they all deserve on the roads.”

Bland says the pedestrian bridge will make walking or cycling to and from school “so much safer” for her pupils.

“We have had people stop, get out of their cars, and throw the gates over.

“We were always worried that if a truck hit the barrier there’s no protection for the children.

“We’ve had to do a lot of education with the kids.

“We had two near misses when the speed limit was still 100km/h.

That was really scary and we started to panic. The trucks are motoring down there.”

Bland strongly urges motorists who travel along Flat Bush School Road to slow down.

“If you have children, would you do this [speed] around your own child’s school?

“And the feeling they would have if they hit a child. We are trying to keep our kids safe.”

AT group manager of network management Randhir Karma says the local board nominated the pedestrian bridge to address community safety concerns.

The work is expected to be completed by the end of June, according to AT.

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RETURNED AND SERVICES’ ASSOCIATION

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By PJ (PHIL) Taylor

T

he Eternal Flame stays alight as the Howick Returned and Services’ Association shut the doors temporarily on its Wellington Street headquarters of six decades.

With the Howick RSA and Community Club committed to redeveloping the site with an eye to securing its future for the next century, it has struck an agreement with The Prospect of Howick/Good Home to operate and congregate in Bosuns Bar of the Picton St hotel.

Howick RSA president Ray Sangster says the Eternal Flame and Ode of Remembrance Light was transferred to Bosuns on Sunday, in a dignified ceremony, followed by being parade marched to its new temporary home by 100 ex-services people and RSA members.

The unprecedented ceremony was conducted at the RSA’s Wellington St clubrooms facing the Wall of Remembrance, with vice-president John Titmus directing proceedings.

Regional RSA chaplain Raniera Bassett delivered the karakia/ blessing, his wife Rangimarie Bassett the karanga/acknowledgement, Sangster read and led the Ode of Remembrance, Howick Brass trumpeter Sarah RobertsonBickers blew the Last Post and kilted bagpiper Lex Calder played

fitting Scottish anthems.

Sangster says the RSA executive committee “wants to future-proof and build a base that will last another 100 years”.

“We want to build a financial base with strong income streams.

This includes bar and restaurant trading and potential income from apartments,” says Sangster, of the planned new development at 25 Wellington St. “We want to build a Howick RSA Club facility that meets the expectations of our members.”

At Bosuns on Sunday, the RSA party was welcomed by Good Home/Prospect owner Barry O’Shaughnessy, who sees the new partnership as a “good marriage”.

“We’ll work together to make it really work.”

Sangster responded by saying: “I hope all our members support Barry. I think it’s going to work out very good for all of us.”

On May 22, Sangster told RSA members the redevelopment “concept plan has been developed into, in consultation with council, a package currently going through building consent”.

He says because of the extra time that’s been taken up in planning, demolition and building works are now due to start in late October.

The redeveloped property will eventually include apartments, gym and car park, with the new RSA clubrooms occupying a com-

plete floor, and built in keeping with Howick Village’s style and character, says Sangster.

The building project is expected to take 18 months to two years, the period the RSA will call Bosuns its temporary home.

A Wall of Remembrance housing the Eternal Flame has been created there, framed with New Zealand and Australian flags.

Sangster, who has fronted redevelopment information meetings for RSA members over the past two years, says the planning has been a slow and time-consuming process.

“However, it adds considerable value to the project and substantially reduces any risk factor.”

He was pleased many RSA members and community people turned out for the last entertainment nights at the Wellington St clubrooms on Friday and Saturday, a chance for people to remember its service to Howick as a highly-valued venue more than six decades.

The executive has been in serious review mode over the past year, Sangster adds.

“We must consider and implement changes that will support the necessary growth.”

Howick RSA has temporarily located to The Prospect of Howick/Good Home’s Bosuns Bar in Picton St while its Wellington Street headquarters undergoes redevelopment.

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COMMENT

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The future of the Howick Police Station is at stake due to Auckland Council’s recent decision to sell the land the station sits on at 34 Moore Street.

This station is the home base for east Auckland’s community constables who do an incredible job supporting our community and acting as the public face of police in east Auckland. A public counter is also staffed twice a week to allow locals to report crime and seek advice.

The public meeting allowed local residents in Howick to hear directly from the police regarding their plans around the Howick Police Station and to raise questions about what the police presence in Howick might look like into the future if the station is closed.

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The Howick Police Station land has been sold.

Prevention Manager Colin Higson who made it clear that the police are committed to staying at the Howick Police Station as long as possible. Whilst the land may be sold soon by Auckland Council – the lease the police have will be transferred to the new owners.

Despite this intention to sell the land – it was agreed at the meeting that one last attempt should be made to Auckland Council to advocate for the retention of this land due to the importance of the Howick Police Station. This is something that Christopher

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Luxon and I will lead and will report back to the community with what outcomes are reached.

Assuming the land is sold, the police are then committed to retaining a physical presence in Howick when they are required to vacate their current site and are keen to work with the community to identify a new location.

This may be a station where our community constables can work from – if a suitable location can be found. Alternatively, it will be a shop front with a public service desk where reports of crime can

be made and issues raised. Under this option however, the community constables will be based in Ormiston, rather than in Howick.

Police told us that whatever option is reached, it would need to be ‘cost-neutral’ with any final decisions being made by the District Commander of Counties Manukau Police District.

More work is needed to ensure that Howick is able to retain a police station into the future which allows our community constables to be based directly in our community. This is work that I am committed to doing – and will do so alongside Botany MP Christopher Luxon, our local Councillors Sharon Stewart and Paul Young and the Howick Local Board.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this issue.

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Howick College is hosting an information evening presented by Karen Tui Boyes for parents and caregivers of children who attend schools and early learning centres in the Howick Coast Kahui ako, a Community of Learning comprising eight local schools.

“Our children are growing up in a very different world to the one we grew up in and the jobs they will do may not even exist yet,” a school spokesperson said.

“The focus of the evening will be on giving parents and caregivers the tools to help their children develop the skills they will need to succeed as adults.”

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COMMUNITY

Hitch for hope to create mental health awareness

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group of individuals have hitch hiked from Cape Reinga to Bluff to help facilitate the conversation on mental health and raise support for Gumboot Friday.

The United Industries Ltd (UIL) Hitch for Hope team has fundraised for I am Hope and Gumboot Friday.

I am Hope is a charitable trust from which 100 per cent of the donations go to fund critical frontline mental health services.

Gumboot Friday is a fun way to raise money for kids’ mental health and was on May 28.

The Hitch for Hope team of seven took it one step further by hitching the length of New Zealand in 10 days.

The idea for the initiative began when Harsha Guntakala, a production manager of Akarana Timbers, East Tamaki, attended a UIL Health and Safety conference.

Aroha McKenzie courageously shared her personal story with the group members.

“I witnessed the pain of a mother who lost her beloved daughter,” Harsha said.

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New Zealand ranked first in youth suicide rate amongst all OCED (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) in 2020. Last year 137 young people died by suicide and an estimated 3500 attempted to take their own lives in New Zealand.

The suicide rates have increased for four consecutive years.

“What I realised is in our society with everyone around us,” Harsha said, “is that people feel alone.”

Harsha approached Benjamin Hammond, the group health & safety manager at UIL, for support.

In response, Benjamin pitched it to the UIL managing director John Williams who said, “It’s a great idea – UIL with match every dollar

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On May 22, the Hitch for Hope team left Cape Reinga.

“Along the way down the country the team met hundreds of members of the public who have gone out of their way to support them,” Benjamin said, “getting to Bluff; giving them rides, meals and beds to sleep overnight.”

The Hitch for Hope campaign also wanted to promote hitchhiking as a means of sustainable and social transport; “a practical way to bring back the beauty and magic of human encounters through conversation and connection”.

The team finished in Bluff yesterday.

Since the team departed, over $1000 per day has been raised.

“Individuals have been incredibly generous in donating,” Benjamin said. “This shows there is a strong commitment from people within the community who understand the issue and are personally invested in solutions that will improve outcomes.”

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ho would have believed that the two teams that finished third and last in Super Rugby Aotearoa are leading the Trans-Tasman Super Rugby table with two rounds to go?

Yes, the Blues (plus 102) and Hurricanes (plus 75) are the front runners, having joined the Crusaders and Highlanders in winning all three of their games thus far but heading them on points differential.

The only New Zealand team to have lost is the Chiefs who suffered a penalty try among the six conceded to the Reds on Saturday and had regular match-winner Damian McKenzie red-carded in the 22nd minute.

Despite that, they made a heroic comeback to come from 33-3 behind at halftime to lose 40-34.

That was a sad result for a team that finished runner-up in the Aotearoa championship.

With teams confined to only playing those from opposing countries in pool play, the competition is a bit farcical with points differential taking on special significance.

Hence it’s a case of who can wallop the Aussies the most.

Still it’s good to see the Blues playing well with their powerful scrum dominating and loosies Dalton Papalii, Hoskins Sotutu and Tom Robinson combining nicely on attack and defence.

Papalli’s return against the Brumbies from medial ligament The star in the 38-10 win against the Brumbies problems was a huge was halfback Finlay Christie.

Photo YouTube boost but coach Leon McDonald fears he may have adding power and flair from the damaged it again leading into reserves bench, the Ioane broththe Blues’ vital clash with the ers are among the team’s best Reds in Brisbane. attackers.

The star in the 38-10 win There were also some deft against the Brumbies was red- touches from first-five Otere headed Scot-born halfback Black in a backline that has benFinlay Christie who zigzagged efitted from the late inclusion of his way 35 metres past four TJ Faiane and powerful veteran defenders after a glorious break wing Bryce Heem. by centre Rieko Ioane.

The return of lock Patrick Rated the fastest centre in Tuipulotu is also a bonus in addthe country, it was also pleas- ing scrummaging grunt behind ing to see Ioane time his pass so a monster front row. beautifully after splitting the With the Hurricanes smashdefence from deep inside his ing the Western Force 43-6 own territory. and the Highlanders beating With loose forward Akira the Rebels 42-27, the Reds win

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Having failed to gain a bonus point first up against the Brumbies, the New Zealand champion Crusaders (plus 63) will be hoping either the Blues or Hurricanes stumble over the next two rounds to advance their own final hopes.

With Richie Mo’unga very much the maestro, the Crusaders remain the most cohesive team because of their all-round passing accuracy and support play.

Meanwhile with Caleb Clarke opting to make the Tokyo Olympics his priority and George Bridge battling injuries, Hurricanes Fijian Salesi Rayasi is making a bid for their All Blacks left wing berth.

Rayasi scored two splendid tries in the Hurricanes 43-6 thrashing of the Force but the best of the seven notched by the team was cannonball hooker Asafo Aumua’s astonishing 65m sprint for his.

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Minister of Housing Megan Woods will open two newly built developments at Flat Bush and Westgate on Thursday, bringing to three the number of social housing projects built by the Army since 2019. “These developments differ from social housing as we know it: each home is highly energy efficient, has whanaucentred design and is part of a complex that incorporates community facilities, chaplaincy support where needed and excellent tenancy management,” the Army said.

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Sleep has always been important to Sleepyhead and as they continued to grow, they proved

their expertise – leading their business through the generations that followed. Improved offerings and innovations were released year upon year as the local market expressed their sleep needs and necessities. It was in the pursuit of comfort that BedsRus determined their full confidence in the Sleepyhead product, and New Zealand’s longest, exclusive bedding partnership was born.

The BedsRus network began to evolve. Many became invested in delivering an unprecedented sleep experience in their local town. With a market leading product, specialist knowledge defined the satisfactory from the exceptional and BedsRus quickly became the benchmark in sleep expertise. Although individually owned and operated, their unified objectives identified opportunities and laid foundations for more efficient sourcing, buying and business operations. So grew a following of dreamers; those who had experienced the best and would never settle for anything less.

A testimony to Kiwis

As with many locally grown success stories, BedsRus have navigated through triumphs and challenges with the rest of Aotearoa.

Through it all, BedsRus and Sleepyhead’s iconic bedroom specialist

status proves that a trusted Kiwi classic never goes out of fashion.

From the customer journey to the most beautiful night’s sleep; leading the world in a celestial sleep experience has contributed to their longevity and stellar reputation.

Through a locally manufactured, exquisitely crafted product, dedicated bed specialists and award-winning service – BedsRus continues to be trusted as the benchmark in sleep expertise.

From spending a third of their lives in bed, and 30 years specialising in them – trust the team that spends every waking hour, dreaming of better sleep.

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FUNDRAISER

Let’s hear it for a fabulous Karen

By MARIE BROOKE

T

he name Karen has, through widespread online memes and jokes, become the name given to a female who is entitled, obnoxious and angry.

I would challenge anyone who uses this name in a negative manner as the Karen I know is far from these memes.

In fact, I would go further to challenge that we should all change the way the name is viewed because, if all this has stemmed from one negative Karen, then surely my Karen is living proof that although there are a few bad eggs (as there are with all names), there are those who stand out equally as much but in a positive and uplifting manner. I would be proud and honoured if someone called me Karen today.

Let me introduce you all to my Karen Barnett. Anyone who knows her would agree with me that Karen is full of life. She brings out the best in everyone around her.

Karen is loyal, determined, caring, kind, passionate and always puts others before herself.

At the start of the year, Karen’s life took a drastic change in direction. At the relatively young age of 38, Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer with secondary breast cancer in the liver.

Anyone in her situation, I am sure, would have fallen into a depression, thoughts of “why me?” would have run through your head… but not my Karen.

Instead her main concern wasn’t her own life but of those she loves around her.

Instead of wallowing in self-pity (which, in this circumstance, would be totally fair enough), Karen set up a Facebook group for her family and friends as a support page for each other.

Her concern wasn’t about how she was going to cope with this unplanned (and unwanted) journey but she was (and still is) concerned about how we, her family and friends, will cope.

This journey Karen now faces has only just begun and her biggest goal is not centred around her but rather centred around getting the word

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Karen Barnett (left) with her mum Cheryl and her aunty Anne.

out to other women under 40 that we need to be more self-aware of our bodies.

As a mum who is under 40 myself, I can 100 per cent see where she is coming from. It’s not even that we think “it won’t happen to me” but it’s actually the reality that life is busy so we tend not to think about it at all.

Karen is an incredibly strong woman who I’m honoured to know.

She’s fighting her battle now and she’s fighting it with determination, love and a huge amount of life.

It seems that there is nothing, not even cancer, that can be thrown at her to make her stop living her best life.

To all those women under 40... know yourselves, notice changes, get checked!

So the name Karen to me (and many others) means someone who is brave, courageous, strong, passionate, loving and living with everything she has.

If you wish to contribute to Karen’s battle, her close friend Nicola Laird has set up a Givealittle page to pay for Karen’s ongoing cancer treatment costs including chemo and target therapy drugs called Taxotere, Herceptin and Pertuzumab , as well as help cover the additional costs associated with this huge change in her life. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ karens-chemo-support-and-cancerjourney ➤ Marie Brooke and Karen became friends when they both attended Howick College. Marie lives in the Howick/Somerville area.

SMC presented loose, Footloose!

BY ZOE GARDEN

The 80s classic Footloose was brought to life by the Sancta Maria College (SMC) production last week.

From May 19-22 at 7pm to 10pm, SMC entertained audiences with a rendition of the infamous musical, featuring song, dance and mischief.

When Ren McCormack arrived in the small town of Bomont he found himself at odds with the town — especially the local Reverend.

The feel good, foot-tapping musical allowed for the audience to watch as Ren broke down barriers, helped the town heal from tragedy, and let the teenagers dance.

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As previously reported by the Times, Covid-19 caused the cancellation of the original production scheduled for the previous year.

Director Verna-Lee Oliver started working on Footloose in 2020. “Then all our lives were changed by the pandemic,” Oliver says. “We all held our breath, hoping our students could once again feel the exhilarating adrenaline of being on stage.”

After the recasting of the 2021 show, they did exactly that.

The cast starred Roldano Leasi as Ren McCormack, Paris Stephens as Ariel Moore, Minju Kim as Rusty, Aidan Lloyd as Willard, Ella Dickens as WendyJo, and Hannah Dangatan as Urleen.

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The Franklin turns 4!

e can’t believe it’s been 4 years and, like any good birthday party, it needs a theme!

Come join us for our 80s-themed birthday party with our friends Frisky Business, the band. Put your leg warmers on and join us for a Harvey Wall banger or Pina Colada and boogie the night away on Saturday 12th of June.

Post 4th birthday you can look forward to a Te Kano Estate wine dinner where we’ve worked alongside their Central Otago winemaker, Dave Sutton, to come up with an exciting food and beverage match for the evening.

Their interesting Blanc de Noir pairs perfectly with Head Chef Duncan’s scorched tuna carpaccio, one of the delicious five courses you can expect for

the evening.

Come July, we’ve got a new winter menu and tribute shows such as Queen & Freddie Mercury. Keep an eye out for these on our website and social media pages for booking details!

Winter is for roasts.

Every Sunday we have a different roast dinner on offer, shared family-style for only $22 per person accompanied with interesting varietals of wines to match. The Sangiovese is a must-try with our roast lamb.

Don’t forget we are your local for sports and you’ll catch all the All Blacks games live on our two projectors and two tvs for ultimate viewing!

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Check out our website for ideas on large group function menus, our restaurant manager Garren is always happy to work with your budget in mind.

A huge thank you to our wonderful community who have become close friends over the last four years.

We also look forward to welcoming the new faces that walk through our doors every week. It’s been a pleasure being part of this epic community who has supported us over the years and, most importantly, through the tough times and the fun times we’ve had.

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PUTTING A PERMANENT SMILE ON PEOPLE’S FACES For someone who fainted at the sight of blood as a dental assistant at 16 years old, Ugie has come a long way.

Her reputation as one of the top clinical dental technicians in Auckland and other parts of New Zealand precedes her. It was her love of aesthetics that led Ugie Moodley to put a permanent smile on people’s faces.

You know you are in great hands as you hear Ms Moodley talk passionately about stateof-the-art technology she uses to create a smile from prostheses the size of a little finger to that replacing all the teeth.

“It is a blessing to be privy to all the new technology as it updates.

Each course attended allows us to actually work with new materials and techniques, which makes being a clinical dental technician at this time very exciting and rewarding”

combinations that are now available that is hardly ever the same for each patient.

If light metal frameworks have to be used you can be rest assured that they are nickel and beryllium free” she says.

With more than 20 years of creating dentures it is no wonder Ugie has clients locally and around the world that sing her praises.

Niche Denture Centre has its own onsite laboratory which means you don’t have to wait a week sometimes more for a repair or a reline.

These can be taken care of onsite, helping you back into your smile almost immediately.

Niche Denture Centre is situated conveniently on ground level with ample parking right outside the building and easy to access even for clients on wheelchairs.

Ugie Moodley Clinical Dental Technician PG Dip Clin. Tech. (Otago); B Tech Dent Tech (SA)

she says, keeping herself updated by regularly attending workshops and courses.

Most partial dentures have anchors called clasps which are used to retain the denture in your mouth. These can sometimes show and ruin a beautiful smile.

“Now we are equipped with technology to resolve this. There are so many

TESTIMONIALS CORNEL BRITZ SAYS “For years I suffered with bad decaying teeth, covering my mouth with my hand when talking or smiling. I gradually became withdrawn and self conscious. Since Ugie from Niche Dentures has fitted me with a beautiful set of dentures I cannot stop smiling and now have the confidence to step out into the world with a confident smile. Thank you Ugie for your specialised and friendly treatment. You changed my life!!”

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The popular annual Friends of Mangemangeroa community native tree planting mornings are on again this month. They are all weather events.

Saturday June 12 with Rotary Clubs, Pakuranga Chinese Association and members of the Friends Society and local community. After the planting on June 12, everyone is welcome to enjoy a sausage sizzle and light refreshments.

Arrival time from 8.30am for 9am, 108 Somerville Road, where the main car parking is located. Volunteers should bring a sturdy digging tool, a mallet if you have one, sturdy footwear, sun and

Meets first Monday each month February to November at Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, 21 Morrow Ave, Bucklands Beach.

Our next meeting is on Monday, June 7 (Queen’s Birthday) from 10am to 12 noon. For friendship, fellowship and fun.

Morning tea provided. New members welcomed. Phone Patricia Davies on 533 5666 or email barry.davies@xtra.co.nz.

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The Ladies Probus Club of Howick Central will meet on Friday, May 28 at 10am at the Howick Bowling Club, Selwyn Road, Howick. Ladies of all ages wishing to meet new people, make friends and participate in the club’s trips and mini groups are welcome to come and visit before deciding to join. Phone Pat on 021 212 2507 for further information.

AUTHOR TALK AT HOWICK LIBRARY

Join us at Howick Library for a We Read Auckland event. Local author Gail Nicholls will give a talk on Saturday June 12 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. This event is free.

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Saturday June 19. This planting is very well known as the Forest & Birdorganised day with the Friends of Mangemangeroa for community participation and enjoyment. Contract Graham Falla, 09 2763092. Arrival time from 8.30am for 9am, 108 Somerville Road, where the main car parking is located.

Volunteers should bring a sturdy digging tool, a mallet if you have one, sturdy footwear, sun and weather protection, gloves and drinking water.

FAMILYSEARCH

Heritage Talks via Zoom at Highland Park Library. Discovering what’s new with FamilySearch with Michael Higgins, Wednesday June 16, 12pm — 1pm. Phone 377 0209. Email: Pakuranga.library@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or highlandpark. library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

COUNTRY MUSIC

Eastern District Country Music Club. All visitors welcome, come and be entertained with live music or come and sing or play an instrument, 7.30pm, Wednesday June 2 & every second Wednesday. Bucklands and Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Bucklands Beach. Nonmembers $5. Phone Bev 021 11 56 866.

THE STORIES WE TELL

Heritage Talks via Zoom at Pakuranga and Highland Park Libraries. The stories we tell with Sue Berman, Oral History Principal, Auckland Libraries. Wednesday June 2, 12pm-1pm, Ph 377 0209. Email Pakuranga. library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or highlandpark.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

MY FAVOURITE HYMNS

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Sunday, June 6 at 2pm at All Saints Church, Selwyn Road, Howick. Come along and listen as someone shares their favourite hymns and join in singing them in an informal worship setting. All welcome. All Saints Church office phone 534 6864.

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Motuihe Island Trust needs your help to continue the restoration of the native forest on this lovely island, very close to Auckland. Sunday June 13 and Friday June 25 are our next planting days, then fortnightly after that. Contact Fiona on info@ motuihe.org.nz for full details.

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Personal Finance Workshop with Albert Kwok at Howick Library. Saturday June 26, at 10.30am. Workshop is free but bookings are essential. Pone 377 0209.

Starting Thursday June 10 at 7pm.

Uninstructed dance hour with electronica & hits from 80s, 90s, 00s & beyond.

Thursdays 7-8pm until 25/11 in All Saints’ Community Centre, 30 Cook St, Howick. www.facebook.com/DanceYourselfHappy.

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BUSINESS

Record result for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare; $29m staff bonuses F

isher & Paykel Healthcare, based in East Tamaki, is to give staff bonuses totalling $29 million after a record result.

The company reported net profit after tax for the full year to March 31 of $524 million, up 82 per cent over the previous financial year.

Fisher & Paykel Fisher Healthcare is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of products and systems for use in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The company’s products are sold in more than 120 countries worldwide.

Operating revenue was $1.97 billion, up 56 per cent or 61 per cent in constant currency. Net profit after tax was $524 million, up 82 per cent over the previous financial year.

Managing director and CEO Lewis Gradon said, “It has been an extraordinary year and we want to thank healthcare professionals for giving their all to care for patients, often under the most difficult conditions. We also want to acknowledge the people of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare for their commitment

to delivering for our customers, and the partners and families of our employees for the invaluable contribution they have made.

“The unprecedented result was driven by our hospital product group, which includes Optiflow and Airvo systems used to deliver nasal high flow therapy. Sales of our hospital hardware and consumables have continued to track Covid-19 hospitalisation surges in countries around the world,” said Gradon.

Revenue for the hospital product group was $1.50 billion, an increase of 87 per cent over the previous financial year, or 94 per cent in constant currency. Hospital products made up 76 per cent of the company’s operating revenue.

Although Covid-19 restrictions impacted sleep clinics and reduced OSA diagnosis rates, revenue for the Homecare product group was $466 million, an increase of 2 per cent over the previous year.

“Gross margin decreased by 295 basis points for the year to 63 per cent or a 165 basis points decline in constant currency,” Gradon said.

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Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Airvo humidifier and integrated flow generator used in hospitals.

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This includes increased freight costs and high airfreight utilisation, which adversely impacted constant currency gross margin by approximately 230 basis points.

Freight and additional Covid-19 related costs were offset by over-

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Letters should not exceed 200 words and should carry the name, residential address and contact telephone number of the author. resulted in up to 40 million young Chinese men possibly never having the opportunity to have a partner, surely a recipe for civil unrest.

We can go further — alleged genocide in the North West, the suppression of the population’s freedoms and access to the internet, oppression from the PLA (People’s Liberation Army).

The USA has issues, as we all have in the West, but they pale into insignificance when compared to China.

Free democratic societies will always prevail over authoritarian dictatorships.

FABULOUS SUPERMOON

I didn’t get a good shot of the blood moon (on Wednesday May 26) but the next morning as the moon was setting, it was amazing and clear as a bell.

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“THIS DOESN’T ADD UP”

Re: GMT: $648.9m pre-tax profit (Times, Tuesday May 14).

Goodman Property Trust (GMT) — listed on NZX — share prices dropped over the last week (letter written May 21) – 1.77 per cent, 1 month – 1.55 per cent, 3 months up 2.07 per cent, 6 months – 8.07 per cent, 12 months – 3.48 per cent and you’re telling us that GMT made a $648.9m pre-tax profit?

The NZX (NZ stock exchange) that GMT is listed on has also dropped over the last three months, last week – 1.47 per cent, 1 month – 2.43 per cent, 3 months – 0.50 per cent.

Bruce Powley, Pakuranga

head leverage due to volume increases outpacing cost growth during the year.

“To recognise the incredible contributions of our people, the board has approved a profit-sharing bonus totalling $29 million for the

2021 financial year to be paid to everyone who has worked with us for a qualifying period,” said Gradon.

The company has also committed $20 million to establish the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation during the 2021 financial year. The Foundation’s charitable purposes include supporting and funding health research and programmes that improve access to healthcare, supporting environmental protection initiatives and promoting awareness of opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The value of the company’s total donations for the year, including product donations, was $26 million.

The company’s directors have approved a final dividend of 22 cents per share, an increase of 42 per cent on the final dividend last year. This brings the total dividend for the year to 38 cents per share, an increase of 38 per cent. The final dividend, carrying full New Zealand imputation credit, will be paid on July 7 with a record date of June 25.

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CHINA HAS ISSUES

I read with interest the letter from Gary Hollis (Times, May 25) surmising China’s possible world domination.

While China’s posturing in the South China Sea and bullying tactics are front-and-centre in the news at the moment, China has some real issues to deal with which could undermine any ambitions they may have in this respect.

Firstly, aside from North Korea, they don’t have any allies if it came to an attack on Taiwan. They would be on their own against the world.

Russia would stand back and observe, capitalising on the carnage that would result even from a limited military engagement.

Secondly, China has massive long-term internal problems to deal with. They have destroyed large tracts of their country through uncontrolled mining and industry.

It is estimated China has lost 28,000 rivers since 1990.

The failed One Child policy has

HOWICK POLICE STATION ̶ PROBLEM SOLVED To solve the “problem” of a site for the Howick Police station, all that needs to happen is for the council to behave like public servants and boil the issue down to basics, forgetting the empire building and associated bureaucracy.

Firstly, the council needs to accept that taxpayers (who fund

police) and ratepayers (who fund council) are basically the same entity — let’s call them “the public”.

Secondly, accept that the land that the current station sits on is owned by this entity — “the public”.

Thirdly, transfer the plot to the Police for $1. Job done.

Darrin Heaven, Former Howick Community Constable, Pakuranga

TIDAL POWER IS THE WAY FORWARD Solar panels are composed of photovoltaic cells.

When these panels enter landfill, large quantities of valuable resources go to waste and they contain lead creating environmental hazards.

And like wind power — a blight on the landscape — they are subject to intermittent climate conditions and both, for these reasons, are losing favour in countries using them which leaves tidal power as a viable option.

The Rance Barrage Tidal Station in France is still the biggest in the world and has generated reliable power for more than 40 years.

The Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station power station in South Korea with an output of 254MW has the biggest output and there are now tidal power stations in the UK, the Netherlands, China, Russia, Norway and Denmark.

New Zealand is well-placed with estuaries providing narrow mouths with enormous tidal power, so much so that 20 such turbines were planned in 2007 and have either been ignored by the Energy Minister or put on hold.

The lame excuse would appear to be the effect on marine life is unknown which is ridiculous.

Hydro power on our rivers has been operating for 100 years without affecting aquatic life – as have the afore-mentioned tidal power stations.

It seems ridiculous that we are importing a million tons of coal per annum to produce electricity in this time when greenhouse gases are doing such global damage.

We are not using the second most environmentally friendly method of producing electricity on our doorstep.

Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay

THANK GOODNESS TRUMP IS OUT Re: Media control (Ian George, Times, May 25).

The reason Joe Biden was declared president is simple. He won the election. Decisively. And thank the gods.

Another four years of Trump would have seen truth and decency in shreds.

Biden has appointed people on the basis of competency, Trump simply rewarded his pathetic and obsequious sycophants.

The Republican politicians are mostly useless parasites who couldn’t get a job in the outside world. That’s why they’re so frightened of Trump. He has enormous power and if they try to stop him, he supports a different louse. Out in the cold you go! Take a senator like Ted Cruz, who went with the lie Trump won the election. The only characteristic he shares with humans is he walks on two feet.

Even the prospect of a civil war is not too high a price to preserve his privileged position.

Dennis Horne, Howick

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COMMENT

A stronger recovery for East Auckland

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Bucklands Beach Intermediate’s Leo Club — linked to community service group Bucklands Beach Lions Club — has a number of collections projects on the go.

Cans Week — where BBI students can donate non-perishable food items to be donated to the All Saint’s Church Foodbank — has just ended.

BBI’s Anita Leeuw, Leo support teacher, said in the Lion’s recent newsletter: “Another collection we are running is a cellphone collection that goes towards supporting Sustainable Coastlines, as all phones and donated to raise money that is put back into our coastlines.

“We are also collecting bread tags for the Pakuranga-Panmure Lions which goes towards purchasing a wheel chair in South Africa, the can tags/wine tops for the Orewa Lions to support Kidney Kids and then the glasses for the Papakura Lions which are sent to the Islands for those who cannot afford them. ➤ Want to help? Contact anita@bbi. school.nz

f you’ve been following the news this past week, you might have heard that our Government has released this year’s Budget.

At its core, the Budget is about securing our recovery from Covid. It lays the foundations for coming out of the pandemic stronger by addressing long term issues while making sure we can continue to grow the economy, all while making sure we are still protected against the virus.

A few weeks ago, I visited the Covid-19 vaccination centre at East Care in Botany. It was incredible to meet some of the people on the frontline of our vaccine rollout. After seeing the challenging and precise work they’re doing, I was particularly proud of the $1.4 billion for the vaccine rollout in the Budget.

We’re taking a balanced approach that will create jobs, grow the economy and keep a

Labour List MP Naisi Chen at East Care viewing their Covid-19 vaccine programme.

lid on debt while tackling those long-term issues like child poverty. For example, one of the key initiatives in this year’s Budget is raising benefits by between $32 and $55 a week, in line with a key recommendation of the Welfare Expert Advisory Group.

This money will help families put food on the table, buy shoes for kids and heat their homes, and ultimately, will help to lift up to 33,000 children out of

poverty.

However, this initiative won’t just support Kiwi families - it will also create stimulus to bolster our economic recovery.

This is money that gets spent in local communities so it will provide a boost for our businesses here in east Auckland.

We’re also continuing to upgrade infrastructure across New Zealand to drive economic growth. Budget 2021 includes a record $57.3b investment in

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The Government is committed to a recovery that ensures our finances remain sustainable while tackling the long-standing challenges. With Budget 2021, we’re getting on with the job. ➤ Naisi Chen is a Labour List MP based in Botany

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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SITUATIONS VACANT

DENTAL RECEPTION

Customer Service / Office Admin Full / Part Time Position

DATA PROCESSOR

A Pakuranga dental practice is looking for a full-time experienced receptionist who must be able to assist as a chairside as needed.

Workdays will be Monday to Thursday with immediate start Good communication required with the ability to empathise with our patients.

Our company based in East Tamaki is in need of the services of a strong administration person to start immediately. Required to tend to all of the office needs in regards to the smooth running of our business.

If you’ve got excellent communication skills, love working as part of a team, with attention to detail, good computer literacy and proven organisation and planning skills, this role is for you.

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Junior Storeperson

Elderly Assist is seeking honest, energetic and reliable team members to assist our clients to downsize, declutter, pack and move home. You will need your own transport. Hours can be negotiated as will rates of pay.

Please view our website www.elderlyassist.co.nz and watch some of our videos to learn more and send your CV to recruitment@elderlyassist.co.nz.

Please don’t call us about the job DE275804 – we are busy assisting our clients.

Fluid Fittings and Steels, a local New Zealand owned company established thirty four years ago, are seeking a person to work in our Pakuranga store.

The main duty of this full time position is the processing of customer orders which includes the cutting and packing of precision steel bar and tubes.

Our junior store person should be energetic, one who doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty, is reliable and motivated and has good general communication skills.

Please contact Mark on 09 576 8597 DY279015

NIGHT SUPPORT ROLE

Police vetting & Oranga Tamaki vetting required

Angela Bell at angelab@howickint.school.nz

Please email cover letter and CV to: Auckland@standforchildren.org.nz Applications close 13 June 2021

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• Permanent full time role • Visiting schools in Counties Manukau • Applications close Friday 18 June

TEACHER AIDE

SCHOOL NURSE

Applications close on Wednesday, 9th June 2021.

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Apply via email enclosing application form, CV and covering letter to: The Director of Learning Support, Mrs Louise Oliphant, l.oliphant@sanctamaria.school.nz

Applications close at 3pm on Monday 14 June.

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Domestic customers

Commercial customers

Water Volumetric charge: Increases from $1.594 to $1.706 per 1,000 litres.

Water Volumetric charge: Increases from $1.594 to $1.706 ($1.386 to $1.483 excluding GST) per 1,000 litres.

Wastewater If you have a water meter: • The fixed charge per meter will increase from $231 to $247 per year.

• The volumetric charge will increase from $2.772 to $2.966 per 1,000 litres of wastewater discharged.

Wastewater Fixed and volumetric wastewater charges will increase by an average of 7 per cent.

The actual price changes will depend on your selected pricing plan.

If you do not have a metered water supply but are connected to the wastewater network: • The fixed charge will increase from $708 to $757 per year.

You can view the pricing plans by visiting www.watercare.co.nz and searching for ‘pricing plans’.

The infrastructure growth charge is a one-off fee paid by any customer requiring a new connection or by commercial customers increasing a property’s demand for water or wastewater services. This will increase from $12,320 to $13,798 excluding GST for metropolitan customers.

For more information on changes to our range of non-metropolitan IGCs, visit www.watercare.co.nz and search for ‘IGC’.

All prices include GST, unless otherwise stated, and are effective from 1 July 2021.

Our charges are part of our customer contract, which will be updated with the new pricing on 1 July 2021. To find out more about these charges, visit our website www.watercare.co.nz (Manage account > Our charges).

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Please visit our website for an application form and full role description: www.sanctamaria.school.nz/employment

Howick College is a diverse East Auckland secondary school with a collaborative and collegial student support services department.

We require a registered nurse to work 2 days a week and possible relief days. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for adolescent health and wellbeing and will be job sharing the role with another nurse.

If you are a confident, empathetic nurse with good communication and listening skills and able to work independently under pressure, we would welcome your interest in the role.

Experience in general practice, school or emergency nursing will be advantageous.

You must hold a current APC and first aid certificate.

The working hours are Monday and Tuesday 8.30am-3.30pm during school term only.

The position commences as soon as possible by negotiation.

Please email your CV and application form from our website including 2 professional referees to employment@howick.school.nz

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All candidates will also be required to support the Special Character of the College.

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Part-Time; Fixed-Term; Term Time Only

Commencing as soon as possible, 16.25 hours per week term time only.

SOLUTIONS

All of the money we receive from our customers goes into operating, maintaining and expanding our infrastructure. We do not set out to make a profit or to pay a dividend to our shareholder, Auckland Council.

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The successful candidate will be required to work with one student from 11am-2.15pm daily including during breaks. You will also need to work as a team member with teachers and other staff members and should be empathetic to the needs of young adolescents.

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

1. In accepting an advertisement for publication and in publishing it we are doing so in consideration of and relying on the advertisers express warranty, the truth of which is essential. a. That the advertisement complies in all ways with the Advertising Codes of Practice issued by the Advertising Standards Authority inc (ASA) and with every other code or industry standard relating to advertising in New Zealand b. The published advertisement will not give rise to any liability on our part or in a claim being made against us. c. That the advertisement is misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive or breaches the Fair Trading Act 1986 that is defamatory or indecent or which otherwise offends against generally accepted community standards that infringes a copyright or trademark or otherwise infringes any intellectual or industrial property rights that breaches any provision of any statute, regulation, by law or other rule or law .

2. Where the advertiser utilises any aspect of our creative/design services in the production of an advertisement (including photographic work) the advertiser acknowledges that we own the copyright in such work and that such work is not work for which a commissioning payment has been made or agreed.

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4. We may refuse to publish, or withdraw an advertisement from publications without having to give a reason.

5. We may publish the advertisement on the next available day if there is an error or delay in publication of the advertising as booked.

6. We may correct or amend advertising to conform to style or for other genuine reason as long as we do so using reasonable care.

7. The guarantees contained in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 are excluded where the advertiser acquires, or holds himself out as acquiring, goods or services from us for the purpose of a business.

8. The advertiser must tell us as soon as possible if there is an error or omission in any advertisement the advertiser has placed. We will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss from an error (which includes ommission, negligence, system or press failure, mistake, misclassification, early, late or non insertion of advertisement or loss or delay in the delivery of replies) and if we are found to have any direct liability for any circumstance that liability is limited to the cost of the space of the advertisement.

9. To cancel an advertisement a cancellation number must be obtained from us.

Times Newspaper Limited, 10 Central Terrace, Howick (behind Rice’s Mall) www.times.co.nz

The price rises are necessary to ensure you continue to receive safe and reliable water and wastewater services, both now and in the future as the climate changes.

For details visit: www.lifeeducation.org.nz/vacancies

Sancta Maria College is a coeducational Y7-13 state integrated Catholic college in Flat Bush, East Auckland. We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated Teacher Aide with great initiative and communication skills to join our vibrant Learning Support Department.

Email CV to info@riggaspaving.co.nz or Ph 027 502 1187

ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We’d like to let you know that the amount you pay for water and wastewater services will change from 1 July 2021.

We’re looking for a registered teacher with a passion for children’s health and wellbeing.

Send your CV to: The Chairperson, Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Service Inc. phbugetingservice@gmail.com or call 09 5765222 ask for Ken Fraser www.phbs.org.nz

We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, has a good attitude, reliable and physically fit. This is a great opportunity for a new career path in landscaping.

Changes to Auckland’s water and wastewater charges

Innovative and talented teacher wanted!

Please respond with your CV detailing: Your background business and management experience.

Achievements in the above skills and anything else you feel meets the criteria to be interviewed.

HOWICK

We have an exciting position available at Howick Intermediate School. We are looking for a part time (0.5- 2 and a half days) ESOL teacher.

Our preference is for an experienced ESOL teacher or a person with TESOL qualifications, however a person with a teaching qualification can be given the appropriate training and support.

Appointment will be made on receipt of a suitable applicant.

Please send your CV and cover letter to:

Key Attributes: · Good timekeeping and reliability · Common sense · Friendly & a sense of humour · Ability to work unattended · Loyal and trustworthy

Experience and skills – The candidate could have a business background, from a range of disciplines e.g Marketing, Sales, Finance, Administration.

• Management, business and administration experience • Financial literacy, and understanding a statement of accounts • Experience and capability in fundraising • People and Team management skills

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Permanent Part Time (0.5) Position – Term 2 start date Start date and days can be negotiated.

The candidate needs to have a can do attitude – this position requires an active person as children are checked half hourly.

Organisation and Role – We are a Not–for–Profit Charitable Trust organisation focused on improving the well-being of people in the community. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Manager to lead in the delivery of our services and meet our compliance requirements.

You will be required to have a passion for improving people’s well-being and having empathy for our clients in delivering the service. Your leadership and business experience will be important in managing the day to day tasks.

STAFF REQUIRED

Please forward your CV by email to lross@cessl.org.nz

by Monday 7 June 2021

ESOL TEACHER YEAR 7-8

9.45pm Sunday through to 6.45am Monday

PERMANENT (30 HOURS)

We are a small, close-knit team who provide financial services to schools in the Auckland area. Our head office is located in Christchurch and we are looking for someone to join our Auckland office, which is located in East Tamaki.

This position will suit a well-presented person with a mature outlook, who has a good command of written and spoken English, as you will be liaising with our school clients. The successful applicant will have proven accounts, data processing and Excel skills and the ability to work independently as well as being part of a team.

Previous experience in the school office environment, would be an advantage, but is not essential.

This is a full time, permanent position.

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

9 hour shift one night per week and cover for other night staff as required We are a 24/7 residential care facility looking for a NIGHT SUPPORT PERSON

MANAGER

SITUATIONS VACANT

FOR EDUCATION SERVICE PROVIDER

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Please email CVs to reception@pakurangadental.co.nz

Please email your CV and covering letter to customerservice@grandee.co.nz

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RUGBY UNION

Rugby club looks to East ➤ From page 24 our rugby grade, across our genAs a coach, Henson has been ders, will make those kids more involved in campaigns with the sticky if they get a good experience Chiefs age group and development with the club,” says East. sides, Manu Samoa and seven years “We’re changing gear. Everyone’s as part of the coaching team for the done a terrific job until now but it’s Counties Manukau Steelers. time for us to re-evaluate what we Until joining the club in February, are and what we do and who we Henson was employed by Counties address.

Manukau as a coach developmentCHURCH SERVICES “I think all rugby has to do that CHURCH SERVICES manager. across the country. We’re not soleANZ Future Captains Shaleen Kumar (front, left) and Piya Patel with Stars Maia Situations Wilson and Steel’s Shannon Saunders in action during the ANZ Premiership East said the key areas of focus ly now the male domain that weVacant netball.

Photo supplied for Henson will be three-pronged used to be – we’re multi-cultural, – the recruitment and retention of we’re multi-gender and we’re mul0.5 x 1 players, developing the club’s girls ti-sporting codes.

COME TO CHURC“As H! it relates to us, we have got and women’s rugby strategy and upskilling club coaches. the best community-based faciliJohn East.

Times photo Wayne Martin “Pakuranga is a rugby factory.

THIS SUNDAY ties in the country. Hence the We’re the largest junior club by “We have four teams now. reason we’re changing the name 8.30am 5:30pm Lord One Faith registration in the country. We OneWhere girls’ rugby9:00am for us 10:45am has a of the facility to the Howick and Also online streaming at 9:00am One People do a fantastic job from 5-year-olds big drawcard is that – it does two Pakuranga Community Sports morning 9.30am to 13-year-olds so when they fin- Sunday things – one obviously is that it for Centre – it’s the home of Pakuranga Visit eastgatecc.org.nz more children’s programme) ish after intermediate school then (withprovides an avenue for girls to play Rugby, the home of Pakuranga information Youth Group oint View School student tempted soccer-mad Shaleen to we hand them over to the high every sport but7.00pm just as importantly, it gets netball, home of Pakuranga touch, Friday Shaleen Kumar got a taste try her hand at netball. “I got some schools,” says East. the parents of Sts the children down to home of Pakuranga badminton and Cnr Wellington & Picton Phone 534-5142 of the centre court when tips from the players and maybe, “Our challenge is to get them our place. so on. www.howickbaptist.org.nz she met the superstars of netball at I’d like to play one day. I saw that back from the high schools back toMP276432 We’ve had girls play and it’s nor“Donna Kinnane is going to pull Pulman Arena before the Stars vs they were helping each other out – the club to keep playing the game. mally as a result of their brothers all that together so we’re going to Steel ANZ Premiership game.

It’s a challenge. teamwork is the best.” playing and they play in the junior have common branding, we’ll have Shaleen, an avid soccer player, “So one of the things we’re look- teams until they’re about 9 or 10. common messaging so one club, ANZ Head of Sponsorship Sue was thrilled to give netball a try McGregor says ANZ is commiting at Grant to do is recruitment Now there is a pathway for them one culture – live local, play local. when she won the chance to meet ted to supporting netballers in retention, to try and leverage the right up until they’re senior players “The upshot of that is we’re morcaptains Maia Wilson (Stars) and Aotearoa, from local Botany playgood work that they’ve done when and they can play either contact or phing ourselves to a new commuShannon Saunders (Steel) and lead ers right up to the elite athletes they’re at the junior club and get non-contact.” nity-based sports facility and the the teams onto the court as a part in the ANZ Premiership and the them back so we can treat the At 9 MP274377-V3 or 10, says East, they can perception is it’s the rugby club.” of the ANZ Future Captains pro- Silver Ferns. place as a community resource for choose to either play contact or Will it stick? gramme. Best friend Piya Patel them when they finish high school. play, effectively, touch (non-con“That’s why we’re giving 94 “I don’t know but certainly when accompanied her.

That’s the first thread.” young people from all over tact Rippa Rugby). we go to people that we need some Shaleen enjoyed her first ever Aotearoa the chance to be part The second thread is girls’ and “What we’ve found is that at the help with funding trusts or benlive netball game saying, “it’s like of the ANZ Premiership and to women’s sports, tying in with the Howick and Pakuranga level – and efactors, whatever the case may soccer but they were using their meet their netball heroes as an current serious momentum the all surrounding areas – we’re now be, we’re seen as a communityhands to throw the ball, whereas ANZ Future Captain. After such women’s rugby code is gathering having to address the markets to based sports organisation, not just in soccer we use our legs.” nationally. a tough year for the netball comattract these kids to come and play a rugby club. It’s going to make life When it came to standing beside munity in 2020, it’s great we can “The All Black Black Ferns have or offer rugby as an option that we a whole lot easier.” the towering captains in front of offer this once in a lifetime opporkicked on this sport providing the previously didn’t have to look at,” As to his retirement plan, East a packed crowd, eight-year-old tunity to our country’s youngest emphasis for us to get rolling,” says he says. has set a two-to-four year window.

Shaleen took it in her stride. “I felt netball fans and players. We hope East.

“They’re learning the skills of the “I said to them I’ll give a couple of normal in front of the big crowd this experience inspires them to “At a union level, Auckland job apart from the mechanics of years and we’ll get this new look because I’ve been on stage for a remain passionate about their have now got dedicated resource actually playing the game, they’re going and then I want to buy a boat long time for my Bollywood danc- training and to try their very best for girls’ and women’s rugby and learning social skills, they’re learn- and head off to the Pacific – in the ing. I’m used to performing in front on the court.” at a club level now this is the first ing team sports skills.” next three or four years. I’ll do a of a lot of people.” year they’ve actually introduced ➤ Applications for the ANZ The third thread is coach-the- couple of years and … depending Watching the Stars and Steel Future Captains programme are a junior competition for girls-only coaches. “We think that a strong on what I’m up to … see where we go head to head might have just now open at anzcourtside.co.nz rugby. coaching programme across all of stand.”

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RUGBY UNION

Rugby club looks to East

By NICK KRAUSE

J

ohn East has a lot on his plate.

That was not the plan. At 62, he was already looking to buying a boat and heading out into the big blue yonder, the Pacific to be precise.

That’ll have to wait. He has found himself at the helm of Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) as its new general manager, a position vacated in November by Stephen Hackett who has moved with his wife to Taupo after a decade at the club.

East and the club are inextricably linked. Their DNA was formed an age ago.

“I played all my junior rugby there. My son Max is the current premier captain,” says East.

“I’ve been on the club board for 15-20 years. I’ve held every voluntary role at the club barring chairman. I’ve been vice-chairman, senior club chairman, council delegates representative to the Auckland Rugby Union…”

It works particularly well with the club’s live local, play local mantra.

East was born and bred here.

He went to Anchorage Park

School, Howick Intermediate and Pakuranga College.

“The old man’s been here all his life. Madeleine, she’s retired now, my stepmother of 45 years, was Farm Cove Intermediate principal. My roots are here. I’ve been involved with the club all my life,” says East.

“Steve resigned last year and I was on the board. We went to the market place and there were some good candidates. It’s a unique role – there wasn’t anyone that stood out and it looked like we were going to have to go back and do another round so I said to the board at the time, I’ll fill in. The part-time role has turned into a full-time role.”

And there we are. The fit seems natural. His background is in telecommunication. He spent 25 years in the corporate world.

He was general manager at TelstraClear for one of their divisions for some time the general manager NZ for Alcatel.

“I decided to get out of that bollocks. I got a pub in Whitford – Five Stags Whitford – which I sold about 2016 or 17 and then I’ve just been doing some consulting work and bits and pieces.”

The club, its players and a viable

John East grew up in the area and played his rugby here as a youngster.

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game plan for the business going forward is what now commands his undivided attention. The plans are big and, insists East, they need to be.

At the club’s last annual meeting, agreement was reached to rename the facility the Howick & Pakuranga Community Sports Centre, a move apparently lauded

by Auckland Council for the obvious reason it will embrace numerous codes and opportunities for the community (and the club naturally).

“Right now it is the home of Pakuranga Rugby but we’ve kind

of outgrown that. So we’ve now got all these sports,” says East.

“We’ve got the baseball boys at the back currently under negotiations because they need a home.

Why would they want to go and build a clubhouse when we’ve got one 150 metres away.

“At the moment we’ve got a thriving rugby business, we’ve got a thriving netball business, we’ve got a thriving touch rugby business, we’ve got the second biggest badminton facility in Auckland which has outgrown itself. We’re looking to expand.”

It seems a perfectly logical stra-

tegic step forward and it shouldn’t in any way diminish a club with a fiercely loyal player and fan base.

There’s more. The club – with its not inconsiderable acreage – believes it has a conferencing capability.

“We’ve got 200 carparks in the middle of one of the best southeast Auckland parkland [settings] that we’re looking to build another Waipuna Lodge-type [facilities on] for three-or-four star conferencing capability,” says East.

It’s early days but it’s on the table.

In terms of rugby itself, the club has a new director of rugby after former All Black Pita Alatini left the post to take on a post as systems innovator at The Cause Collective NZ, a Pacific social change agency working out of South Auckland.

The new director of rugby is Grant Henson, a legend in the Counties Manukau system.

“He’s well-respected everywhere, he’s got strong connections right through to NZ Rugby,” says East.

The Counties Manukau centurion was a stalwart in the black, white and red jersey playing for 14 provincial seasons. ➤ Turn to page 23

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