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Hospitality staﬀ pressure stressful By ZOE GARDEN

The Good Home owner Barry O’Shaughnessy has had an advertisement for a cook on Seek for more than two weeks. Times photo Wayne Martin

Stressors on local hospitality businesses continues to mount as they suffer from staff and skill shortages, reduced menus and hours, supply issues and cancelled functions. Barry O’Shaughnessy, owner of The Good Home Restaurant and Bar – The Prosect of Howick, has had an advertisement for an experienced cook on employment website Seek for two weeks. He’s had four responses. None were suitable. Two years ago, pre-pandemic, O’Shaughnessy had 16-20 responses for each ad. “Cooks are very hard to come by,” he says. “I spent quite a bit

on employing people and not getting anything. “The border closing means no one’s coming in. There are so many restaurants and only so many staff to go around.” The hospitality industry heavily relies on the supply of foreign workers. With the longstanding border closure due to Government Covid-19 restrictions, businesses still recovering from the financial troubles of lockdowns, and now inflation, issues continue to batter the industry. “I’ve been here 28 years,” O’Shaughnessy says. “I’ve never experienced anything like this. It’s the worst year for staffing.” ➤ Turn to page 7

LUXON’S STAR ON THE RISE By NICK KRAUSE

pposition leader and Botany MP Christopher Luxon is downplaying the latest poll results which show a signiﬁcant improvement for both the National Party and the new leader too. Luxon, who became National Party leader on November 30

replacing Judith Collins, has leapt up the preferred Prime Minister stakes 13 per cent to 17 per cent in the 1 News Kantar Public Poll released last week. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s spot is still relatively safe despite a 4 per cent drop to 35 per cent. Meanwhile, the National Party has edged forward in terms of party support with those polled giving the

National Party 4 per cent more of the party vote to 32 per cent. The Labour Party’s party vote eased 1 per cent to 40 per cent. National’s rise appears to be at the expense of centre-right ally ACT whose party vote is down 3 per cent to 11 per cent. The Green Party meanwhile is steady at 9 per cent, New Zealand First was down 1 per cent to 2 per cent while the Maori Party

and The Opportunities Party (TOP) were each up 1 per cent in the polling to 2 per cent. The poll also asked participants of their view of the country’s economic outlook. Optimism took a hit – down 7 per cent to 22 per cent while pessimism was up 2 per cent to 49 per cent. Luxon told the Times from the party’s caucus retreat in Queenstown that the party’s mis-

sion is to hold Labour to account while working for Kiwis. “It’s [the poll results] positive and encouraging but there’s lots of work to do and we’ll continue to focus on the issues that matter to New Zealanders,” Luxon said. “We’ll keep opposing the Government’s wasteful spending and non-delivery, but also be proposing practical solutions.”

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right thing in heading directly to the nearest police station and calling 111. “Our enquiries remain ongoing at this stage. “If anyone witnessed the incident at the intersection of Ormiston Road and Chapel Road, they can contact police quoting ﬁle number 220122/0668.” A post on social media about the incident drew a large number of comments, many from people who say crime is increasing in the Flat Bush and Ormiston communities. They say there’s a rise in vehicles being damaged or stolen, as well as behaviour involving violence or intimidation and homes being broken into. But the police spokesperson says police are “not immediately aware of a spike in reporting crime in the Flat Bush and Ormiston areas over the past year”. “Anecdotally, reported levels have remained around the same over this period.” ➤ People with information on the January 21 incident in which the teenager’s car was damaged can phone police on 105 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers tipoff line on 0800 555 111. ➤ Beach assault, p5

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Scant choice for KiwiBuild hopefuls looking out east By CHRIS HARROWELL

eople hoping to get onto the property ladder by buying one of the Government’s KiwiBuild homes in east Auckland will find slim pickings in the local community. There are currently no homes available for sale in east Auckland on the KiwiBuild website. The only properties listed under “available homes” as of February 1 are in Mangere, south Auckland, and Rotorua. During the campaign for the 2017 general election the Labour Party said its KiwiBuild policy would deliver 100,000 affordable new homes over 10 years with half of those to be located in Auckland. Five years later it’s built 1049 new homes in Auckland, with an additional 448 under construction, and 1296 nationwide. KiwiBuild was launched in 2018 and is overseen by Crown agency Kainga Ora. In September 2019, the Government scrapped its target of building 100,000 affordable homes. A Kainga Ora Homes and Communities spokesperson says the only KiwiBuild properties currently planned to be built in

The Government’s KiwiBuild programme is set to construct 80 new homes in east Auckland.

east Auckland are 80 properties in the development called The Neighbourhood at Ormiston. The development’s website describes it as a new “masterplanned community in Ormiston that brings together contemporary living, sustainable thinking and high-quality affordable homes”. It features a mix of freehold terrace, duplex and standalone homes which include the option of three, four or five bedrooms, and

a minimum of two bathrooms. The homes will include highspec modern kitchens, Fisher and Paykel appliances, heat pumps, tiled en suite and bathrooms, a garage or car pad, and a 10-year building warranty. The development is zoned for schools including Ormiston Junior and Senior Colleges, as well as Te Uho o te Nikau Primary School in Flat Bush. Its main access is off Hermitage Street in Flat Bush.

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The Kainga Ora spokesperson says KiwiBuild partners with developers to expedite the delivery of new and affordable homes, giving more families and individuals the opportunity to achieve home ownership. “The KiwiBuild programme involves Kainga Ora underwriting the sale of homes in new developments, to unlock development funding and reduce project risk for the developer.

“In return, participating developers agree to offer a portion of the homes to eligible KiwiBuild buyers first. “Developers who wish to participate in the KiwiBuild programme are invited to submit an application to Kainga Ora. “As part of the consideration process we will work with the developer to ensure their proposed development supports the KiwiBuild objective of building the right type of homes, in the right place and at the right price point.” In response to a written question from National Party housing spokesperson and deputy leader Nicola Willis in December last year, Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods said 624 KiwiBuild homes are currently scheduled to be built across the country during the 2021-2022 financial year. Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown says: “KiwiBuild is a failed Labour Party promise which has completely failed to deliver on the thousands of new homes promised to first-home buyers. “The fact they are planning so few homes for east Auckland only further confirms how much this policy has failed.”

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Frozen meals will also be available for purchase and members can heat them up in their own kitchen and eat them in the chill-out area complete with a two-tier bar leaner, bar stools and device-chargers. It’s an area where people can work or just sit and relax. Moving past reception is state-ofthe-art Technogym cardio gear, free weights, and pin-loaded machines in front of backlit LED mirrors. “It’s just amazing stuff that most people haven’t seen before” Stephanie says.

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functional training space and two boxing bags. Stephanie says off-street car parking has been increased to accommodate 20 vehicles and will be well lit at night for safety. Limited memberships will be available to purchase in February ahead of the club opening in late March. Stephanie says pricing will be competitive for the quality of the experience offered when compared to other gyms in the area: “It’s a lifestyle club, it’s a health club, it’s a home away from home.”

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CRIME

Man assaulted at beach By CHRIS HARROWELL

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Alexia loses cancer battle Alexia Stevens, 34, of Cockle Bay, who has fought cancer for several years, died peacefully on Sunday (January 23). Alexia was 28 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer (Times, October 27 2021) and fared well with early treatment. Two years later, the cancer came back in her bones and brain. Her diagnosis was terminal stage four breast cancer. It was in this time period where she wrote her humorous and adventurous children’s book The Octopus Visits Doctor Puss, starring an Octopus named Alex who goes to see Doctor Puss after he suffers from a missing tentacle. It is a journey, Alexia said, of self-acceptance. “If you’ve got something that might be a little different, accept it yourself and everyone should accept each other,” Alexia said. The book drew heavily from her own experiences with cancer and travelling. Alexia’s husband, Warren, said on social media she “fought to the end and went peacefully”. Her funeral was on Thursday morning at Howick Funeral Home.

man was left with numerous injuries after being subjected to a violent “ambush” attack at an east Auckland beach. A police spokesperson says the victim had been in the water at Maraetai Beach and was assaulted by two unknown men in an unprovoked incident when he came back to shore just before 9.30pm on January 19. Police initially received a call from another person at the location at the time, but the victim left the area before ofﬁcers arrived. The victim has since reported the attack to police, who are investigating. “Police can now conﬁrm the victim in this incident has come forward and reported the matter,” the spokesperson says. The incident was a topic of conversation on social media, with a relative of the victim saying the man who was assaulted was injured by two men in an unprovoked attack. She says he suffered a broken and split nose, swollen cheeks, a split lip, damage to his knees and wrist, and broken ribs in the “ambush” attack. The police spokesperson says police are not aware of a

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trend around such incidents happening near the wharf area in Maraetai, but the incident is concerning. “Unprovoked incidents by their nature can be difﬁcult to prevent, but we encourage people to be aware of their surroundings as a general rule. “Report matters to us, whether it’s suspicious behav-

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passionate and innovative mechanical engineer has opened a new watch and clock-making shop on Picton Street. Ash Bajaj, 38, told the Times that he has been repairing and restoring time-keeping devices for more than three decades. “My father was a watchmaker,” Ash says. “I’ve been doing watch and clock making since I was six.” After spending 10 years as a mechanical engineer for Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, Ash decided to follow his ultimate passion: bringing things back to life. His shop, Alpha Time Watch & Clock Repairs, opened last Tuesday at Unit G2, 12B Picton Street, besides Crawford Medical. “I’m an avid fan of clock history,” Ash says. “I’ve worked on a lot of prominent Auckland turret clocks – such as the ones at the Auckland Art Gallery and Ponsonby Town clock.” Ash treats his craft with equal parts of persistence and ingenuity. He fixes broken devices himself and creates and builds any new parts that are required. His process is quick and efficient – typically

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between a one-day to one-week time period, depending on the complexity. “I do everything inhouse,” he says. “The prices are reasonable.” Alpha Time also offers battery changes and pressure tests. “It’s (clockmaking) is a dying art,” Ash says. “I like to do my part in making sure it’s still around.”

Ted Waters, co-owner of local cafes and restaurants The Apothecary, Daisy Chang and Piggy Bar, says it is a recession when it comes to obtaining labour. “Our number one position is to hold onto who we have,” Ted says. “Through university studies and high rents in Auckland, occasionally you lose someone – to replace them is near impossible.” Waters is currently short five staff. He, like O’Shaughnessy, is spending a fair bit of money on advertising for workers. “Staff shortages have been more detrimental to hospitability than Covid-19,” he says. “Covid has affected immigration which in turn has affected staff shortages.” In turn, Waters’ restaurants and cafes have had to reduce hours – an issue that Gina Henry, owner of cafes and restaurants Grangers, Marina Cantina, the Franklin and Wren Cafe, has also experienced. “We’ve had to look at not opening as early,” Henry says. “We don’t do brunch anymore because we don’t have the skilled

chefs to do it.” “If there are only 50 cooks in the area, and between the pubs we have 50 cooks, and two go into town, there’s nobody to replace them,” O’Shaughnessy says. “No backup replacement staff.” Henry told the Times the issue is multi-faceted and affects more than just the hospitality industry. “It’s short-staffed across the board,” she says. “Not only are you going to be short-staffed, your beef supplier might be shortstaffed, your deliveries are going to be late.” O’Shaughnessy echoes these sentiments. And with the recent move into the red light setting, businesses are facing cancelled functions. “Hospitality loses lots of its cream in private functions,” Waters says. Hospitality New Zealand’s December infometrics report shows the industry’s large economic multiplier effects means a return to profit is essential for more than 232,000 workers and their families. O’Shaughnessy told the Times that his businesses are currently making enough to cover the busi-

ness. “Going forward, I don’t know what’s going to happen,” he says. “Whether I’ll have to close one bar, reduce staff and the menu, which reduces people coming through the door…it’s a snowball effect.” With Omicron in the community now, local businesses lack the staff to have rotating shifts of workers. Henry and O’Shaughnessy have expressed a desire for two teams of workers where one group works certain days of the week and the other works the remaining ones. This ensures, should staff contract Omicron, the other team can cover them. But this remains improbable due to a lack of staff. “I’ve wanted to do that but couldn’t,” O’Shaughnessy says. “All our staff work on busy nights.” Both Henry and Waters underlined the desperate need for skilled employees. In part, this is where the reliance on foreign workers comes in. “We need skilled people,” Henry says. “People that have put a plate together. It takes years of training. There are skill and staff shortages everywhere.”

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Ambulance station break-in still unsolved By CHRIS HARROWELL

olice are making a fresh appeal to the public for information in an effort to identify who broke into an east Auckland ambulance station four months ago. As the Times reported at the time, St John’s Howick ambulance station on Pakuranga Road was broken into overnight on September 24 last year while paramedics were attending emergency callouts. St John East Auckland territory manager Mark Deoki described the organisation as being “appalled” at the actions of the culprit or culprits, who he said smashed several doors in the building and broke into staff lockers and personal vehicles. “Cash, personal items and clothing, St John uniforms and a lockbox were taken,” Deoki said. He said the cost of the damage and theft was estimated to be thousands of dollars. “It is deplorable that anyone would do such a thing with complete disregard to the many people affected.

Police have so far not identified the people who burglarised the St John Ambulance station in Pakuranga. Times photo Wayne Martin

“It created an unnecessary and upsetting distraction to ambulance officers while they were working and attending patients in challenging emergency health situations.” Deoki encouraged people with information on the incident, or who saw suspicious activity near the Howick ambulance station late on the evening of September 24 or in the early hours of the following morning, to contact police. Police investigated the incident but are yet to arrest or charge any suspects. Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown is joining the calls for people who can help to solve

the crime to do the right thing and contact police. “If anyone has any information that could help police resolve this burglary, please contact the police,” he told the Times. “People who break into ambulance stations are absolute low-lifes. “They deserve to be held to account for their actions.” A police spokesperson says investigators carried out a number of enquiries into a burglary incident at the ambulance station in Pakuranga Road on September 25 last year. “This included forensic enquiries and enquiries into possible CCTV footage. “Unfortunately this did not provide us with any further lines of enquiry to follow. “There are currently no further lines of enquiry in relation to this matter, however if anyone has any information and has not come forward to police, we would encourage them to do so by phoning 105, quoting file number 210925/7985.” Alternatively, people can phone the free and anonymous Crimestoppers tip-off line on 0800 555 111.

Kai’s Clan CEO and founder Bruce Jackson with the company’s upcoming product KaiBot, aimed towards teachers and parents. Photo supplied

EDUCATION

Kai’s Clan recognised as top tech product By ZOE GARDEN A local company has won a prestigious education technology award. The EdTech Awards are described as the largest and most competitive recognition programme in all of education technology. It involves a number of varied categories to celebrate and recognise people in and around education for significant contributions in “transforming education through technology to enrich the lives of learners everywhere”. Pakuranga-based Kai’s Education’s product, Kai’s Clan, (Times, Dec 21) was one of 15 winners in District Administration (DA) and Future of Education Technology’s (FETC) Top Ed Tech Products of the Year contest, a prestigious award within the education sector in the USA. There were more than 130 submissions with the winners been chosen from a panel of experts. The contest spotlights the “most innovative new solutions on the market that are helping school leaders meet the everevolving education technology needs of their districts and schools”. Kai’s Clan encourages cross-curricular

and collaborative learning, digitally and physically. It was founded with the aim of merging these two worlds to become an interactive learning playground with the goal to nurture an interest for coding in children. The kit, Kai’s collaborative learning platform, teaches coding and robotics where students can create robot avatars and import them into Kai’s Clan. Then they can be viewed in AR/VR (augmented and virtual reality). Education manager Ronel Schodt says that Kai’s Education is very excited to be a winner of the Top EdTech product. “To receive such an honour and to stand with the likes of Lego Robotics shows that Kai’s Clan is a premium education resource for teachers,” Schodt says. “We cannot wait to see Kai’s Clan in every classroom, empowering students to be engaged in coding, AR/VR and learning how to use sensors in an easy way”. The collaborative aspect, DA wrote, of this tool makes it real-world learning that engages students. The winners of Product of the Year featured during the in-person FETC Conference recently in Orlando. Kai’s Education launched their latest robot, KaiBot, at the conference.

CAREERS

More than half of Gen Z considering a different career path in the wake of Covid-19 Global survey by INTO shows young people remain upbeat despite the pandemic as they explore new options and international education tops their list of priorities.

he Covid-19 pandemic has led more than half of Gen Z to consider a different career path, a global survey by INTO University Partnerships reveals. The research conducted by the leading international education organisation shows that since the onset of the pandemic 55 per cent of under 25s have actively considered new career options which never previously featured on their list. Also, half of Gen Z now want a career that offers better work-life balance. More than 1200 Gen Z students from 93 countries took part in the INTO survey, conducted in August 2021. This included China, India, Nigeria, Kenya, Japan, Australia and Brazil among others. Gen Z make up 30 per cent of the global population. CEO of INTO University Partnerships Olivia Streatfeild said the survey shows a strong trend among young people wanting to start their own business as a preferred career option.

A total of 45 per cent of students said they hope to one day become entrepreneurs and launch their own businesses. The majority also consider an international degree as the gateway to realising their career dreams in the new normal. “The Covid-19 pandemic has radically altered the attitudes and career aspirations of Gen Z. This change will come to define the world of higher education and work. It is absolutely critical that governments, universities and the industry are primed for this shift among young people to support a whole generation that is eager to learn and work differently,” said Streatfeild. The survey also shows that the catastrophic impact of Covid-19 on lives and economies has failed to dent the hopes and aspirations of Gen Z as they are more optimistic than ever about their future. An overwhelming 91 per cent of Gen Z students have a positive outlook on their future after a year and a

half disrupted by the pandemic – and they believe an international degree offers them the best chance to realise their dreams. “Young people are faced with the toughest challenge in a generation to forging their future as the world strives to emerge from the shadows of the pandemic. It is therefore heartening to see that Gen Z are unfazed by the catastrophe and determined to achieve their dreams. Excellent international education opportunities and innovative programmes that boost students’ career prospects will be pivotal in this recovery,” said Streatfeild. The survey shows studying abroad to be inextricably linked to career goals in the minds of Gen Z students. Acquiring knowledge and skills needed to succeed in life came out as the top reason to pursue an international degree, with 90 per cent of students surveyed agreeing that this motivated them to study abroad. Many stu-

dents – 84 per cent – also agree that training for a specific career is an important reason to go overseas for higher education. “The current generation of students are more outcome-oriented than their predecessors. They demand concrete returns on their investment in an international degree. It is on those of us in the international education sector to facilitate their success and work to ensure they get what they deserve from their studies abroad,” said Streatfeild.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SURVEY

➤ 55 per cent of Gen Z students worldwide report that their career aspirations have changed in light of the pandemic; 29 per cent indicate their aspirations have changed a little, and 26 per cent indicate they have changed a lot. ➤ 91 per cent of Gen Z students have a positive outlook on the

future despite the Covid-19 setback; 43 per cent report they feel optimistic and excited about their future, and 48 per cent indicate they feel hopeful but sometimes anxious. ➤ Indian Gen Z students are the most optimistic in the wake of Covid-19 - 94 per cent indicate they have a positive outlook on about their future. ➤ 88 per cent of Gen Z students have the goal of making it to the top of their profession one day. ➤ 90 per cent of Gen Z students believe an international degree will help them get the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life. ➤ 84 per cent of Gen Z students seek an international degree to train for a specific career. ➤ 83 per cent of Gen Z students agree that overseas study gives people a competitive advantage towards a career. ➤ 76 per cent of Gen Z students want to work overseas one day.

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he expressions of interest are closing soon to be a stallholder or performer at Howick Local Board’s signature event – Celebrating Cultures. The annual event is scheduled to be held on 19 March at Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush. This year, the event will be a part of World of Cultures – a region-wide celebration of Auckland’s vibrant cultures with a number of free events leading up to the Culture Fest on 3 April in Mt Roskill. Interested individuals or groups can apply online via bit.ly/CC2022_Stalls OR bit.ly/CC2022_performers. Or email

the event team on celebratingcultures@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Applications close on Saturday, 5 February. ➤ COVID-19 advisory: Auckland is currently in RED light of the COVID-19 protection framework. The event organiser will be following ministry of Health’s advice on public gatherings which means that the events can only proceed under the orange or green light system. In such case, all participants including staff, suppliers and attendees will need to show a vaccine pass to enter the event site.

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Help us control the spread of stoats, weasels and ferrets Did you know that stoats, weasels and ferrets are ferocious killers, strong swimmers and range far and wide. They pose a threat to our local bird populations and their presence in our area poses a potential risk to the predator free status of our Hauraki Gulf Treasure Islands.

rap Library East Auckland are looking for people and households to host DOC200 and DOC250 Mustelid traps. These traps and specialised lures that help trap stoats, weasels and ferrets. The team is looking for private properties in strategic locations near Mangemangeroa Reserve, Point View Reserve, and the Whitford side of Mangemangeroa Creek to host these traps. If you have any mustelid sightings, or are interested in ﬁnding out more about this trapping project, please email to traplibraryeastauckland@gmail.com

Volunteering in your local park Trapping opportunities are also available for community trap lines in green spaces in Howick ward. The Pest Free Howick Ward team can arrange the required council permissions, provide rat traps and training to get you started! All volunteers need to be fully vaccinated to work safely in the parks and reserves. For more details or to get involved in Howick Local Board’s pest free activities, contact pestfreehowick@gmail.com

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We are looking for households in a strategic location to host a mustelid trap as part of a wider trap line. Our team will install and maintain the trap while you monitor the trap and advise us of any catches and lure replacement requirement. Each trap is contained within a sealed enclosure that prevents animals larger than rats and mustelids from entering. As a result the enclosure is both pet safe and child proof. For more information, contact traplibraryeastauckland@gmail.com or phone 021 560 417

Howick Local Board is helping community groups deliver activities, projects and events through various grant rounds that run throughout the year. Quick Response Grants run up to five times a year and offer between $250 and $3000. While Local Grants are larger value grants offered twice a year where applicants can apply for a grant amount of more than $3000. The next round of Howick Local Grant runs from 14 February

to 25 March 2022 for projects that start after 1 June 2022. The next Quick Response Grant runs from 18 April to 20 May 2022. These grants help groups in the arts, community, environment, sports and recreation, and heritage areas, and with events. All projects must align with Howick Local Board’s grant outcomes and funding priorities. More information on these grants can be found online on aucklandcouncil .govt .nz/ grants

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THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE IS OVERWHELMING

Re: The ongoing vaccination debate initiated by Neville Hill (‘Hospital charges don’t make sense’, Times, Wednesday January 19). The ‘debate’ is over Neville: there is overwhelming scientific evidence of the efficacy and safety of the Covid vaccine. A small number of people, namely the very young and also those with associated medical issues, are exempt from the need to vaccinate. The remaining unvaccinated minority consists of the lazy, the naive, the obstinate and the ‘nutters’. There are consequences for this minority, courtesy of mother nature as well as society.

IT JUST DOESN’T STACK UP DYING TREE GETS THE CHOP Just want to share a photo taken today (Tuesday, January 25) showing the iconic dying tree at the roundabout (Pigeon Mountain Road and Himalaya Road) being cut down by treescape workers.

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ABSURD ARGUMENTS

Re: Looking forward to my new roles, Simeon Brown, Times, January 26. No, Simeon Brown, the cycle bridge across the harbour was never a Labour “pet project”. It was a ruse by transport Luddites to block first an existing bridge clipon, then a trial: one lane for cycles on Sundays. Cf Argumentum ad absurdum [Compare, argument to

I was fishing at Sergeant Channel between Motuihe Island and Crusoe Island near Waiheke Island on Saturday and my fish was attacked by a shark. I hooked the shark about eight times and lost a lot of trace. I finally hooked the shark again and got it to the boat after a long battle before releasing it. The fishing was good even with the sharks around and we caught 12 between us. There were lots of little ones. This spot has always been good for a feed. I’ve fished it since 1979. The bronze whalers come into the warmer waters to

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BRONZE WHALER JOINS THE PARTY

The old tree being taken down in Half Moon Bay.

deniers. Christopher Luxon seems to think doubling the cows, and hence methane emissions, is okay. He is on record – he wouldn’t dream of reducing cow numbers. Well, if we keep warming, he might have a nightmare. China is not in a good position to withstand rising sea levels and China will dictate terms of trade. Whenever I talked big in utter codswallop, my dad would say, “Son, you’ll do a fat lot”. Yeah, I know what he meant.

absurdity]. Mr Brown says he speaks for transport. Where? Did I miss his original ideas amongst the recycled waffle from Party HQ? What about CO2 emissions, doubling while we were meant to halve them? Not a mention. Completely ignored. Is man-made global warming just another of Labour’s “ideologies” that he mocks? National is full of climate

Re: ‘Just a minute Mr Brown’ (Brigitte Horne, Times, January 26). Just a minute Brigitte. I read, with interest, your letter regarding trains. I always to keep in touch with local and New Zealand news. I start from an open platform and may not have your experience with the past and present study of rail rolling stock. I come from an old Dunedin family – my grandfather was Mayor of Dunedin years ago. But to get back to the question that you address [you really seem to follow politics on a very closed front]. I have visited the workshops. They are in a very rundown state. I have learned the pros and cons

Cricket club awarded $4000

breed. They’re out there on both coasts. I was out fishing last week off Raglan where my son lives and bronzies were eating the kingfish we’d hooked.

Pohutukawa Coast Cricket Club has been awarded a $4000 grant for playing uniforms and equipment from the New Zealand Community Trust. The club was one of three groups in the Auckland region to receive funding from the NZCT in January.

Maurice Donald Cockle Bay

Right: Maurice Donald with a good snapper which was cut down to size by a bronzie. It didn’t go to waste – he smoked it later that day. Below: The bronze whaler – estimated to Photos supplied be 1.5m long.

Howick Tramping Club

Club nights are from 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of each month in the Haseler Hall beneath the Anglican Church in Selwyn Road, Howick. The next club night is Tuesday, February 8. Cover charge is $2. Club president Jacqui Whiteside will present the club’s

of what the future of the workshops should be and have discussed with parties for and against of the workshops’ future. My considered opinion is that, politically, it would be a great idea but the business case just does not stack up. We just cannot compete on this type of production today. It’s a great big market out there in the real world. I note your concern regarding employment but my study is that New Zealand, including the “Mainland’’, is very short of engineers, construction and other tradespeople, so your employment comments are nebulous. No, the cost benefit study does not stack up.

Rob Walker Howick

Dairy cattle numbers increased by 82 per cent nationally from 3.4 million to 6.3 million between 1990 and 2019 according to StatsNZ (April 2021). Photo Pixabay

2021 photo competition entries and announce the category winners. Explore the outdoors with great people. Day walks and overnight tramps. New members welcome. Phone Janette 536 6459.

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ENVIRONMENT

$120k to tackle deadly tree disease in kauri By CHRIS HARROWELL

ore than $100,000 will be spent to tackle an incurable tree disease that’s kept a popular east Auckland walking track closed for more than two years. An Auckland Council spokesperson says just a single track in the Howick ward requires mitigation works to protect against kauri dieback. Dieback, which has no known cure, is a fungus-like organism that infects a tree through its roots. It can spread via people’s shoes or by dogs and other animals and kills most trees it infects. The local track closed due to dieback is along the northern area of Point View Reserve in East Tamaki Heights. It was closed in September 2019 with temporary fencing installed

later that year to restrict access to specific areas. “A tender has been let and the mitigation works are expected to commence in late February, subject to any disruptions caused by Covid or delays in the delivery of supplies,” the spokesperson says. “It should be completed by midApril, subject to Covid restrictions and supply of materials. “There are several solo kauri trees in the reserve which will receive some fencing to restrict access to the ground around the trees. “The works are expected to cost around $120,000, to be funded by the Natural Environment Targeted Rate and should take between four-five weeks to complete.” The work includes track improvements to meet Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) standards for kauri tracks, the

spokesperson says. “The works will provide the tracks with a dry surface with new aggregate surfacing, geo web fabric to hold surface material in place, side drains to collect and prevent water flow over the track, culverts and small boardwalks over depressions.” Howick Local Board chairperson Adele White says: “We must do all we can to protect our iconic kauri trees. People will help prevent disease by staying away from closed tracks. “When visiting areas with healthy kauri trees it’s essential to clean footwear, tyres and equipment before and after entering the area. This includes a dog’s paws too. “Some of our larger parks provide cleaning stations and signs to guide people.” The council is taking a range of

actions to address the risk of kauri dieback across the city. Numerous forested areas and tracks around the region have been closed to protect healthy and at-risk kauri. The main impacted areas are in the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges and other parts of the Franklin Local Board area, some tracks in the Kaipatiki Local Board area on the North Shore and a few tracks on Waiheke Island. The Government allocated $28 million, as part of $32 million invested over five years, in last year’s Budget to roll out a National Pest Management Plan to protect kauri from dieback. Associate Environment Minister James Shaw said at the time: “Our kauri forests are an incredibly important taonga (treasure) ... and our Government is taking action to ensure they remain standing,

A walking track at east Auckland’s Point View Reserve is closed due to the threat of kauri dieback disease. Times photo Wayne Martin

healthy, and strong. “Right now these iconic trees face potentially fatal threats from kauri dieback. “Stopping the spread of the disease needs increased support and resources and this Government is providing that.” MPI says kauri trees can be infected with dieback for a long time before they show signs of the disease and most, if not all, will die once infected.

BUSINESS

GREEN LIGHT FOR GREEN PARTNERSHIP

This is the By ZOE GARDEN

“It gives Helius a secure to develop the local industry, local supply chain of pre- will establish pathways for an New Zealand’s two largest mium, organic medicinal can- “exciting new export indusmedicinal cannabis compa- nabis which we process into try” in NZ. nies have signed a multi-mil- 100 per cent New ZealandPuro is the largest cannabis lion-dollar deal they say will grown, manufactured and grower in NZ. strengthen the development branded medicines to support “We’re the only certified and future of the industry. our future products,” Doran organic grower in Australasia The supply contract says. so we’ve had huge interest in between Marlborough“I expect NZ-made cannabis our product as a result. We based cultivator Puro and medicines will be popular.” expect to be able to export East Tamaki-based Helius is Helius is revealing its New Zealand’s first shipment believed to be New Zealand’s exporting strategy this year. in 2022,” he says. biggest to date. “While Kiwis are new to canThe global medicinal canPuro will supply more than nabis medicines, we expect nabis market, Doran says, is 10 tonnes of organic medici- having a New Zealand-made expected to grow to more than nal cannabis to Helius over product will give them con- $60 billion by 2025. a period of five years. The fidence and greater choice,” “The industry has the potenpartnership and subsequent Doran says. tial to become one of NZ’s largcontract will provide Kiwis “At the same time Puro and est export earners,” she says. further access to locally-made Helius can work together to “This agreement will also medicine. deliver into key global export enable the sharing of the Carmen Doran, chief execu- markets.” best practice and R&D for tive of Helius, says the partPuro’s managing director future products and proweekly sessions yousays will the learn thevide basic techniques nership is In an14important Tim Aldridge partan opportunity for NZ to milestone for the in nership between the two and become a medicinal cannabis of industry sketching, oil pastels, watercolours acrylics. New Zealand. companies, working together research centre of excellence.”

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REAL ESTATE

Million-dollar-plus property sales increase across NZ in 2021 L

ast year showed a sharp increase in the percentage of million-dollar property sales across New Zealand, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s (REINZ) Million Dollar Price Report. In Auckland, Flat Bush was top of the list for the number of sales of properties worth more than $1m (see table). In 2021, the number of properties sold nationwide for $1 million or more increased by 69.1 per cent compared to 2020. In 2021, 30,873 million-dollar-plus properties were sold – up from 18,260 in 2020. Across New Zealand, properties sold for over $1m accounted for 35.2 per cent of sales, up from 21.4 per cent in 2020. New Zealand excluding Auckland saw the number of million-dollar-plus properties sold increase by 116.8 per cent compared to 2020 setting a new record for a calendar year. In 2020, 5072 properties sold within this price bracket; this increased to 10,996 in 2021, which was 19.7 per cent of total sales for the year. In Auckland, the number of million-dollar-plus properties sold in 2021 increased by 50.7 per cent compared to the prior year. In 2020, there were 13,188 million-dollar-plus properties sold, compared to 19,877 in 2021 — up 6,689. While this was a new record for the region, percentage growth seems to be mellowing. It is worth noting that 62.1 per cent of properties sold in the Auckland region went for over $1m. Rowan Dixon, acting chief executive at REINZ, says: “2021 saw record price growth across New Zealand, and it’s not just more expensive properties on the market - the market value of properties has increased. “In December 2021, the median price for residential property across New Zealand reached $905,000. With annual percentage increases in price growth sit-

ting in double figures throughout the year, a 69.1 per cent annual uplift in the number of milliondollar-plus properties sold is not unexpected. “While the number of million-dollar properties sold in Auckland increased 50.7 per cent from 2020, percentage growth has slowed. This may in part be due to changing market conditions as interest rates increased and, towards the year’s end, changes to the CCCFA were introduced. Sales of properties sold for over the $1m mark accounted for 62.1 per cent of total sales. “Most significant is the increase in New Zealand excluding Auckland, where there was a 116.8 per cent increase in residential properties selling for $1m-plus. Across the regions, when we look at the number of properties sold in this price bracket over 2021 compared to 2020, there is a marked increase. This is likely the result of a strong market underpinned by continued demand exceeding supply in many parts of the country. Also at play is a shift in buyer sentiment. As prices increase, lifestyle expectations change, and people look beyond the usual urban centres or rural pockets, we inevitably see demand — and consequently price growth — having a growing impact on more regions.”

REGIONAL BREAKDOWN All regions saw an annual increase in the number of properties sold for $1m or more in 2021, and all regions reached new record highs. In all but three regions (Auckland, Nelson and Otago) the number of million-dollar properties sold more than doubled compared to 2020. The region with the most significant percentage increase in the number of properties sold for $1m or more was Manawatu/Whanganui — from 52 properties in 2020 to 212 in

2021, an increase of 307.7 per cent. When we look at properties sold nationally in the $3m-plus bracket in 2021, there was an increase of 81.6 per cent yearon-year — from 835 in 2020 to 1516 properties. The Canterbury region saw the greatest percentage increase, from 12 properties in 2020 to 35 properties in 2021 — a 191.7 per cent increase annually. There was also a 94.6 per cent annual increase in $5m-plus properties sold in New Zealand in 2021 — from 147 in 2020 to 286 properties. Auckland saw 248 properties sold in this price bracket, an increase of 93.8 per cent compared to 2020. However, the most significant percentage increases were Canterbury, where five properties sold for $5m-plus compared to one in 2020, and Bay of Plenty, which saw nine properties sell for $5 million-plus compared to two in 2020. “Persistently strong demand for residential property throughout 2021 resulted in a year of records and rapid price growth across the country — despite regulatory changes, interest rate increases and Covid-19 restrictions. This is reflected in the number of properties selling for over the $1m mark,” says Dixon. “At the top end of the market, properties selling for over $3m increased 81.6 per cent across New Zealand compared to 2020. Again, New Zealand excluding Auckland saw a significant uptick compared to the year prior, showing a 120.9 per cent increase in properties selling in this price bracket. Further, in 2021 there was a 94.6 per cent national increase in $5m sales compared to 2020. “Our December data does show signs of deceleration in terms of price growth. However, given the strength of the market, we will have to see how gathering headwinds play out in the coming months.”

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2020 – $1M+ SALES

2021 – $1M+ SALES

% CHANGE – % CHANGE – $1M+ SALES ALL DWELLINGS

Flat Bush

517

691

34%

25%

Remuera

505

497

-2%

-8%

Henderson

140

381

172%

12%

Hobsonville

186

376

102%

36%

Manurewa

366

415%

34%

Papatoetoe

139

347

150%

35%

Orewa

245

343

40%

Massey

339

281%

26%

Epsom

279

331

19%

Papakura

292

421%

44%

While the number of million-dollar properties sold in Auckland increased 50.7 per cent from 2020, percentage growth has slowed.

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In celebration of Howick’s 175th Anniversary, Times Media has published a compilation of stories from Howick Historian Alan La Roche, mbe, documenting the history of our region.

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Local sponsors generate that winning feeling “What a ruthless spirit of great sporting competition...it’s tough out there!” This was the abiding interpretation from two local sponsors recently watching golf croquet tournaments played at the Howick Croquet Club in Millhouse Drive. Ryman Bruce McLaren Retirement Village sponsored two days of Level Singles over Saturday and Sunday January 8 and 9, and The Resthaven Funeral Home sponsored one day of Level Doubles on Tuesday (January 18), all played at Howick. Both tournaments attracted high skills and close results which drew plenty of applause from the watching crowd. Howick Croquet Club members provided refreshments for all participants, and the two sponsors provided prize money for all winners and runners-up. The annual Ryman Bruce McLaren singles challenge (over Saturday January 8 and Sunday January 9) was divided into two groups on each day, with Green Group winner being Sabri Mullaalin (Mt Albert Croquet) with Roger Adamson

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White group winners Steven Field partnered with Rob Bawden (both Pakuranga Croquet), while runnersup were John Wood (Pakuranga Croquet) partnered with Pam Fisher (Leamington/Cambridge Croquet). Blue group winners were Rae List partnered with Joan Jones (both from Howick Croquet) with runners-up Lauren Goodwin partnered with Jenny Fegan (both from Howick Croquet).

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he Hearts’ Dream11 Super Smash campaign came to an end on Thursday, suffering defeat to a strong Otago Sparks side in Dunedin. Sparks won by 29 runs. The Hearts side featured four players from Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club - Skye Bowden, Saachi Shahri and sisters Molly and Josie Penfold. Having lost the toss, the Hearts needed early wickets to halt the Sparks’ powerful top order. While the wickets took time to come, the visitors stuck to their task to keep the Suzie Bates-led Sparks to 143/5. Bates once again topscored for the Sparks, hitting 75 off 62 balls. Molly Penfold delivered one of her spells of the

The Auckland Hearts finished 29 runs short as the Sparks advanced to the Grand Final. Photo supplied

season, picking up 2-27 from her four overs, while Arlene Kelly (1-19)

was again miserly. The chase hinged on partnerships at the

top. The Sparks attack applied the blowtorch through the powerplay, leaving the Hearts playing catch-up at 19/1. As the Sparks bowlers have done for much of the season, they shut down the boundaries and the Hearts were never really in the game. Katie Perkins (24) battled away at the top and when the required runrate was out of reach, Kelly had some fun at the end ﬁnishing with 28* off 21 balls. The Hearts would eventually ﬁnish 29 runs short as the Sparks advanced to the Grand Final. The Hearts now turn their attention to the Halliburton Johnstone Shield with six matches still to play throughout February.

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