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Auckland Transport (AT) says the next phase of the Eastern Busway to be constructed runs from Pakuranga to Botany and has a budget of $867 million. Additional funding has been assigned to prioritise the project’s delivery.

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It includes cycling and walking paths, safety, environment and roading improvements, and the Reeves Road flyover.

Consultation with property owners and the community will soon begin on the current design of the busway from Pakuranga to Botany and will continue in early 2022.

Feedback will help the project team better understand the “local context, the needs of the diverse and growing east Auckland population and the impact of the proposed changes”, AT says.

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roud Howickian Keith Marwood Boles, one of the few remaining New Zealanders who served in RAF Bomber Command in World War II, has died.

His family said he passed away peacefully on October 24, three months short of his 101st birthday.

Daughter Sue Popping said Boles welcomed his newest great-grandson just before his death.

“We are so sad to lose such a wonderful father who was an inspirational leader of our family,” Popping said.

“He was also such a courageous, dignified and respected man, a Howick identity and revered by his old and new air-force friends and all who knew him. He will be dearly missed.

“I was able to tell my father of the birth of his newest great-grandson just four days before he died, so we are looking at Dad’s passing as a time to celebrate two lives over 100 years apart.

“The whole family sincerely thank all the staff at Ambridge Rose Manor in Pakuranga for the amazing care they gave to Dad during his time there.”

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Boles and his late wife Margaret moved to Howick in 1958, first residing in Kelsey’s Fencible Cottage while building their forever home in Mellons Bay. Their son and two daughters grew up in idyllic surroundings and all attended Mellons Bay School where Boles, as a founding parent, pitched in with parent-led work including helping build the school’s swimming pool.

A mechanical engineer, Boles worked until his mid-80s, running his own light engineering business.

Boles was a regular shopper, driving his white Holden Commodore through Howick and parking in the disabled spaces to run his errands.

“His car boasted personalised plates reflecting his beloved RAF 109 Squadron in which he served during the war as squadron leader,” said Popping.

“Keith was a much-loved figure in the Howick businesses and banks he frequented and was missed after his necessary move to a rest home. ➤ Turn to page 3

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Squadron Leader Keith Boles (DFC) joined the RNZAF in 1941.

He trained as a pilot and was posted to Singapore, then evacuated when the Japanese invaded.

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tions over Europe, primarily as a Pathfinder.

The Pathfinders were targetmarking squadrons in RAF Bomber Command during WWII. They located and marked targets with flares, which a main bomber force would aim at, increasing the accuracy of the bombing missions.

Flying De Havilland Mosquitos, Boles – from Mellons Bay – was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). His citation read: “Acting Squadron Leader Boles as Pilot, has completed numerous operations against the enemy, in the course of which he has invariably shown the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty”.

About 6000 young New Zealanders served in RAF Bomber Command in WWII. Of these, around 2000 did not return, almost one in three. Almost half of all the aircrew who served in Bomber Command, nearly 56,000, were killed.

At the time of his birthday last year, there were fewer than 20 known surviving Bomber Command veterans in New Zealand and the New Zealand Bomber Command Association is aware of just five surviving pilots.

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Views sought on busway’s design ➤ From page 1

Flying De Havilland Mosquitos, Keith Boles – from Mellons Bay – was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) .

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‘He’s flying his Mosquito again’ ➤ From page 2 “Commemorating Anzac Days on Stockade Hill were one of the highlights of his year and he only missed a few due to his reduced mobility.”

His death notice reads: “Much loved husband of the late Margaret Boles and companion of the late Sheila Austin.

Cherished father of Peter, Sue and Sally and father-in-law of Lynda, Andries and David.

Adored Grandfather of Sarah, Alex, Emma, and Jeremy and their partners Alex, Tayla, Tim and Cara.

Loving Great Grandfather

(GGPa) of Chloe, Frieda, Ted, Isla and Sadie. Former Vice-President of the New Zealand Bomber Command Assn.

He is flying his Mosquito again.

Keith will be dearly missed by all those who were part of his incredible life.

Given the current settings, a private cremation will be held. When allowed, a memorial service will be held for our wonderful Dad, Father-in-law, Grandpa, GGPa, friend and highly-esteemed war veteran.

Our sincere thanks to the loving staff and Dr Wong of Ambridge Rose Manor.”

Auckland mayor Phil Goff says the busway’s benefits will be “wide-ranging”.

“As well as enabling people to get around more quickly via public transport, it will increase access to jobs and education, attract investment and growth and enable urban development.

“The Eastern Busway project will also help address traffic congestion and reduce carbon emissions helping us to achieve our climate change goals and contributing to improved air quality in our region.”

AT says the busway’s Panmure to Pakuranga section is almost complete with its opening planned for mid-December.

When the entire project is finished it will provide 7km of free-flowing busway from the Panmure train station to Botany, AT chief executive Shane Ellison says.

“This ‘turn-up-and-go’ rapid transport service along with safe, separated walking and cycling routes, will make it easier to connect with the wider Auckland region and enable people to get to school, work and the shops.”

Once completed, the Eastern Busway project will provide 7km of freeflowing bus travel from the Panmure train station to Botany.

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More than 10km of protected cycleways and footpaths will run alongside the busway.

Parts of Ti Rakau Drive will be widened to make space for the busway and five bus stations.

The station designs include parking for scooters and bikes and green roofs that will collect solar energy and rainwater.

“We’re working together with mana whenua so when the new bus lanes are built we’ll restore and enhance the landscape with more trees, planting and rain gardens that capture and reuse storm water,” Ellison says.

Site investigation work is taking place to help planners understand the ground conditions and locations of underground services including water, electricity and gas pipes.

The information being gathered is critical to support development of the design, AT says.

Construction is expected to start in 2022 and to be completed in 2026 subject to consent approvals and the easing of current pandemic restrictions.

The announcement the project is back on track is “welcome news for east Auckland”, Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and Botany MP Christopher Luxon say.

“The Eastern Busway and Reeves Road flyover have been talked about for too long and the time now is for action.

“We’ll be working closely with AT to ensure this project fits the needs of people in east Auckland and ensuring everyone has their say in the final design phase.”

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The team at PFHW is encouraging locals to get involved with backyard trapping over the spring and upcoming summer season.

It’s a risky business for our native birds to move about the region but there is a plan to make it safer, and you can help with it.

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Howick Local Board chairperson Adele White says community efforts can help the native bird population thrive.

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important habitat for birds, insects and reptiles – they can only thrive if pest numbers are low.

“This project has been going on for a few years now with a number of locals and schools already actively involved, however, to be even more effective we need

approximately every fifth household involved.

“The Pest Free team runs yearround activities throughout the Howick ward which covers the suburbs of Pakuranga, Howick, Botany, Flat Bush and East Tamaki, and would love for more people to get involved.”

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The latest round of Howick Local Board’s 2021 Quick Response Grant closes on Friday, 5 November. The grant provides up to $3000 towards arts, community, environment, events, heritage, and sports and recreation-related projects.

The projects must align with the local board’s funding priorities and start after 31 December 2021.

Successful applicants will be announced at the board’s business meeting on 6 December 2021.

Further details and application form can be found online at aucklandcouncil. govt.nz/grants (go to Howick Local Board section).

owick’s contemporary art gallery is inviting locals for a visit to Aotearoa’s largest outdoor sculpture park.

Tickets for Te Tuhi’s visit to Gibbs Farm on 11 November are selling like hotcakes.

The renowned outdoor sculpture is home to a range of impressive large-scale sculptures by local and international artists and is open by appointment only on monthly visitor days.

These tickets offer a rare opportunity to explore this 400-hectare open-air sculpture park overlooking the stunning Kaipara Harbour while supporting Te Tuhi’s Creative Community development programme.

The development programme includes Te Tuhi Café – the gallery’s training café for people with intellectual disabilities; the provision of art, design, and art appreciation classes; and supporting local creative community activities. The charitable trust is supported

by Auckland Council and Howick Local Board.

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showed: ■ 61 different bird species were detected across Auckland ■ 37 of those were native ■ 21 of these bird species are endemic to New Zealand, meaning they are found nowhere else ■ 17 were ‘threatened’ or ‘at risk’ species ■ Half of the top 10 most common birds were natives ■ The top three most common birds were all natives: tūī, riroriro (grey warbler), pihipihi (silvereye) ■ Birds are a good indicator of ecosystem quality and condition as they are high up the food chain; if birds are doing well, it’s likely bugs, worms, plants and other life forms they feed on down the chain are doing well too.

The results of this survey reflect the amazing efforts of restoration teams from the community, Auckland Council and DoC in enhancing habitats and controlling pests. Detailed results can be found on OurAuckland.nz

hether you’re enjoying a morning or an evening jog, looking for a way to get fit and active, or just want a change of scenery from being locked inside the house, the AKL Paths website is a great resource for finding a route that suits you.

You could try a scenic route along the Musick Point Path overlooking the Tāmaki River mouth. Running along the path will give you views across the Hauraki Gulf to Rangitoto, Browns, Motuihe and Waiheke islands.

Bucklands Beach Path is a lovely 60-minute return flat stroll alongside the Tāmaki Estuary. This family-friendly 5.2km walk offers fantastic views to Rangitoto Island,

the Waitematā Harbour and Maungarei / Mt Wellington. From the marina, the path takes you along the boardwalk to Little Bucklands Beach where you can wander the sandy beach, the grass areas, or walk the flatly paved footpath along the other side of The Parade.

If you’re looking for a quick jog, Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush might be the one for you. This popular path is a great way to explore the best of what Barry Curtis Park has to offer all year round. The 1.8km path is fully paved and mostly flat, with a few small ‘ups and down’.

There are several other popular paths across the Howick Ward such as Burswood Loop Path, Eastern Beach Path,

Half Moon Bay to Wakaaranga Creek Path and Highbrook Path that you can explore in your neighbourhood.

More details can be found out at aklpaths.co.nz. Please follow the Alert Level guidelines when using outdoor public spaces for exercise and recreation.

HAPPY DIWALI

“I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all who celebrate Diwali.

“For some of you, your celebrations may be with a smaller group this year, however, I am sure you will enjoy all the delights I know this festival brings.”

Adele White, Chairperson, Howick Local Board

Supporting local creative talent

Arts Out East is inviting local creatives to receive funding support for their next creative project.

Activities and projects taking place within Howick Local Board area are eligible for this support. Expressions of interest are being sought from artists, makers, coders, dancers, actors, producers and other creative practitioners to produce an online project or event.

For more info on how to apply: https:// www.artsouteast.org.nz/get-support.

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COVID-19

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uckland Mayor Phil Goff says the Government’s decision to require at-risk businesses to ensure their staff are vaccinated against Covid-19 is a practical step.

The move will help keep the community safe as the city begins to open up under the new Covid19 protection framework, he says.

“Under the ‘red’ setting, businesses such as bars, cafes, restaurants and gyms will be able to open for up to 100 people only if all customers have vaccination certificates, so it makes sense to require staff to also be vaccinated.

“This provides certainty for these businesses which have been seeking clarity on this matter, will help ensure staff are safe at work and will give Aucklanders confidence to shop, dine out and enjoy all the things that make our city such a great place to live.”

Goff says the requirement will effectively mandate vaccination for about 40 per cent of Auckland’s workforce.

That will help to increase the vaccine’s uptake as the Government aims to reach 90 per cent of the eligible population getting their second dose.

“A highly vaccinated population is the key to keeping people safe and will allow us to further reopen

The Government is mandating vaccinations for workers in a range of sectors.

our community and return to life with fewer restrictions on businesses, gatherings and events,” Goff says.

“To those who are not yet vaccinated, I urge you to get it done now.

“It will protect your family,

friends and loved ones from the virus and will ensure we can all move to a lower level of restrictions in time to enjoy festivals, concerts, sports and other events this summer.”

The Government announced on October 26 that it plans to intro-

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duce measures to “help protect workplaces and workers from Covid-19”.

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood said vaccination will be required for all workers where customers need to show Covid-19 vaccination cer-

tificates, such as hospitality and close-contact businesses.

The new law will introduce a clearer and simplified risk-assessment process for employers to follow when deciding whether they can require vaccination for different types of work, he says.

Non-vaccinated workers in roles requiring vaccination will be given a new four-week notice period to get vaccinated before their employment can be terminated.

Employers will be required to provide paid time off for workers to get vaccinated and will need to keep records about workers’ vaccination status.

“The timing of this coming into force will depend on when we move to the Covid-19 protection framework,” Wood says.

“We’re working with the CTU (Council of Trade Unions) and BusinessNZ to make sure we will have robust guidance for businesses ready well in advance.”

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown says once the vaccine targets are reached “it doesn’t make sense to require people to show proof of vaccination everywhere they go in New Zealand”.

“National will allow people and businesses to decide when they can be used rather than imposing more restrictions on New Zealanders.”

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Staff member tests positive A support staff member at Macleans College tested positive for Covid 19 on Sunday.

The staff member has not been in contact with any students according to a notice on the school’s website.

“All students will be taught remotely on Monday November 1 and Tuesday November 2 to allow any impacted staff time to get a Covid test,” the school said.

The notice said Year 11 students returned to school on Tuesday October 26.

“NCEA students will complete their practice examinations online from home from Tuesday October 26.

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“Junior students will remain at home, learning remotely, until further notice.”

The school said more information will be provided as it becomes available.

“All visitors to the school must have a prior appointment.”

Regarding Covid vaccinations, the notice said, “The Prime Minister has encouraged us to be vaccinated.”

The school has also provided links to local clinics which have offered to vaccinate Macleans College students and their families.

The notice said NCEA Practice Exams will be held in Term 4.

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Without these taxes, the price of a litre of 91 would be much closer to $2.30. Still high, but not at the record prices we are currently experiencing.

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This increased inflation will soon lead to higher interest rates and higher costs, meaning families are left working harder for less in their back pockets.

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CRIME

Rebels busted over drugs, firearms and ammunition: Police P

olice have arrested and charged six people as part of a crackdown on a motorcycle gang with an east Auckland address among those targeted.

Auckland City Police’s organised crime unit carried out search warrants on members of the Rebels MC gang on October 29.

Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe says ‘Operation Ryleigh’ began in July after tensions between the Rebels and King Cobra gangs saw a series of arsons carried out in Auckland earlier this year.

Police have since identified further alleged serious criminal offending, including possession and supply of methamphetamine and the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

Six addresses including in East Tamaki and four suburbs across south Auckland were subject to search warrants on October 29.

Police arrested and charged six males.

A 34-year-old man is charged with participating in an organised criminal group and possession of methamphetamine for supply.

Five other males ranging in age from 25-39 years old are charged with participating in an organised criminal group.

All six men were scheduled to appear in the Manukau District Court on October 29.

Pascoe says police cannot rule out the possibility of more charges being laid.

“In addition to the six arrested today, two 27-yearolds, who were already before the courts on related offending, will also be facing additional charges of participating in an organised criminal group.”

Pascoe says another

Zhong’s alleged killer has been named The man charged with murdering east Auckland businesswoman Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong can now be named.

He is 48-year-old Fang Sun. Sun has denied murdering Zhong and is scheduled to stand trial for the crime in April next year.

Zhong, 55, was found dead inside her vehicle on November 28 last year.

Her Land Rover had been parked in Roadley Avenue, Sunnyhills, a short distance from her three-storey Suzetta Place home.

The last confirmed sighting of the businesswoman was at about 4.30pm on November 27.

On February 12 this year Counties Manukau Police publicly announced the arrest of a man in relation to Zhong’s death.

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harm they continue to cause throughout our communities. Lives and families are destroyed by methamphetamine and gangs are at the centre of that destruction.

“Police and our partners see the hurt methamphetamine causes to individuals on a daily basis. All the gangs are interested in are the profits so

they can lead an outwardly lavish style.

“They have no interest in the damage left behind by this drug they continue to peddle.”

Pascoe says over the course of the investigation police have seized firearms, ammunition and methamphetamine.

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male will face further additional charges relating to the alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition and supplying methamphetamine.

A fourth male faces two further additional charges of supplying methamphetamine, offering to supply methamphetamine and supplying a cannabis plant.

While the investigation into the series of arsons is ongoing, the arrests show the police’s commitment to stamp out criminal offending by organised crime groups, Pascoe says.

“We will ensure they are held accountable for the

That man, now identified as Sun, appeared in the Manukau District Court the same day and was remanded in custody.

Sun pleaded not guilty to murder during an appearance in the Auckland High Court in March and was granted name suppression, which has since been discontinued.

A court charging document previously seen by the Times states police believe Sun killed Zhong in Sunnyhills between November 27 and November 28 last year.

His occupation was not stated on the document.

Police have described Zhong’s family as being “devastated” by her death.

She was the director of the company Digital Post Limited, which is based in Epsom, central Auckland.

Mountains closed to public for Guy Fawkes

By ZOE GARDEN The Tūpuna Maunga is closed to the public in the evenings during Guy Fawkes 2021.

The closure of these ancestral mountains/volcanic cones, including Pigeon Mountain, was announced on October 27.

There will be advisory signage, and security staff will patrol the Maunga. The Tūpuna Maunga Authority will enact any Covid19 alert level requirements set by the government.

“The success of the 2020 closures was a measure of last resort but necessary to stop the previous devastating annual fires on the Maunga caused by fireworks,” Paul Maujurey, chair of the Authority, says.

“We were very pleasured there were no fires on the

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Cr Alf Filipaina, deputy chair of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority says Ngā Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau are among the most important cultural and natural heritage sites anywhere in New Zealand.

“They are on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Status and it’s critical that we safeguard them from harm,” he says.

The 2020 closures were due to the massive fires at Mt Wellington and Mt Eden on Guy Fawkes night 2019, a blaze caused by fireworks at Mangere Mountain in December 2019 and two more on Mt Wellington

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in April 2020 and September 2020. All the Tūpuna Maunga will be closed between Tuesday November 2 until Sunday November 7, from 7.30pm through to usual gate opening times the following day.

The Authority calls for the government to end the sales of fireworks to the public.

“Closing the Maunga is not something we prefer,” Majurey says.

“We want those beloved connections between the people of Tāmaki Makaurau and wider afield to always be available to the Tūpuna Maunga. But as long as fireworks are publicly available, we are left with no choice but to restrict access to avoid more massive fires and the enormous damage they cause.”

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COMMENT

Doing what we love this summer

Rockabye Early Learning Centre has been practicing being Turtle Safe and how to look after themselves in an earthquake.

EDUCATION

Rockabye children go Turtle safe in National ShakeOut S

taff and children at Rockabye Early Learning Centre in Highland Park took part in the National ShakeOut on Thursday.

Rockabye centre director Caryn Mawkes said it important to familiarise their charges with safety procedures in the event of an earthquake.

“We participated with the

rest of New Zealand in our National ShakeOut,” Mawkes said.

“ShakeOut takes place across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake – drop, cover and hold.

“Rockabye have been practicing being Turtle Safe and how to look after ourselves in an earthquake.

“This morning at 9.30am one of the teachers called out “earthquake” and we all quickly and carefully put into practice our turtle safe and dropped, covered and held.

“We did a great job and the teachers were all very proud of how we remembered exactly what to do to keep ourselves safe.”

Let’s not mince words – it’s been a tough couple of months for east Auckland. But with the success of Super Sunday, we can begin to look ahead to a real Kiwi summer.

A few weeks ago, the Government set out the new Covid-19 Protection Framework. This will help protect New Zealanders into the future, while providing a pathway out of lockdowns, offering certainty to businesses and giving vaccinated people more options.

The framework will also allow businesses to fully open to vaccinated customers at green and orange and continue to operate with some restrictions at red. Businesses that choose to open to unvaccinated customers will face restrictions and, in some cases, won’t be able to open.

We’re mandating vaccination for workers at businesses where customers need to show Covid-19 Vaccination Certificates to make those workplaces as safe as possible and give confidence to staff and customers.

However, that all depends on our vaccination rates. Auckland will transition into this new framework once 90 per cent of eligible people in each of Auckland’s three DHBs are fully vaccinated, so if you haven’t already, it’s critical you get your first dose soon.

To help our businesses make it through, we’ve also doubled the

Labour List MP

Naisi Chen Resurgence Support Payment so that businesses can access up to $43,000 every fortnight.

Last week the Government also announced the next steps for our Three Waters reform. Despite the rhetoric, Auckland Council’s own plan is to double your water bill to $2261 on average by 2031. In contrast, we decrease projected costs to just $800 per household and deliver you $1000 per year in savings!

Part of this is because Auckland Council is near its debt capacity.

Watercare remains constrained by Auckland Council’s balance sheet, limiting the ability to invest in this infrastructure. Plus as a bonus, the Government’s ‘better off’ package will also provide $507 million for Auckland Council to invest in community wellbeing.

Opposing this policy is taking money out of your back pocket and saddling the next generation with avoidable debt. Instead of politicking, the opposition needs to look at the numbers and get on board with a policy that will save money and allow more investment in vital water infrastructure.

Naisi Chen is a Labour List MP based in Botany

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Hunua Falls Cafe and Bar opened its doors about a fortnight prior to the current Covid-19 lockdown.

Manager Varun Gajani says the cafe’s customers come from far and wide and comprise a mix of locals and people visiting the famous scenic Hunua Falls.

It serves a wide range of food and drink to suit all dietary requirements and tastes and including numerous popular beers on tap and delicious culinary delights.

“We make pizzas, burgers, fish and chips, and steaks,” Varun says.

“It is a pretty standard menu but it’s what the market here needs and what people in Hunua want.”

There are also bar snacks available and a kids’ menu.

Hungry diners in the mood for pizza should try the popular Chef’s Special tandoori chicken pizza, or the Garden pizza for vegetarians. There are also common pizza choices such as Pepperoni and Hawaiian.

“Our pizzas are freshly made and we make our own bases,” Varun says.

“It tastes much better when it’s fresh.”

The prices are affordable and the cafe’s staff go

The character of the place makes you feel welcome straight away; Varun (bottom left) and his staff look Times photo/photo supplied forward to serving you. out of their way to make people feel welcome.

“Our staff are very friendly and as soon as someone comes in they’ll feel like they’re entering their own home. We make them feel comfortable and ensure they’re having the best time.

“Our chefs prepare the food according to what the customer needs, no matter what allergies they may have. We want customers to have the best experience in our cafe.”

The cafe is doing contactless sales during lockdown and is open from 12pm-7pm Wednesday to Sunday at present.

“People are ordering takeaway food such as pizzas, burgers, and fish and chips,” Varun says.

“We’ve been selling a lot of those during Covid.

“For the first week of the ‘Red Light Rule’, all our customers with vaccination certificate/cards will get a free coffee and we have a combo offer of any doughnut with a large coffee for $8.”

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SPORT

CONSERVATION

Young skateboarder makes her mark Jessica Ready, 11, performing tricks at Randwick Skate Park. Photo Amber Clyde

Chainsaws halted at logging of century-old trees

Mangawhai Bowl Jam, Bayskate Bowl Competition in Napier and Bowzilla in Wellington.

“I enjoy watching the other skaters and supporting them as well as competing,” Jessica says.

Jessica skates daily after school until it gets dark and all weekend.

In total, she skates around 30 hours per week, but that has increased during lockdown.

She enjoys skating because she finds it challenging and limitless.

Her favourite trick is the nollie kickflip, and the hardest she has tackled is a big flip.

“I’m motivated by my own determination and passion for skateboarding as well as by the awesome people I skate with,” Jessica says.

The NZ skateboarding community has been extremely supportive of Jessica. “They are an incredible group of people,” she says.

“I know she has inspired lots of girls at her school to start skating,” Martin says. “She is an active part of girl skateboarding.”

For the future, Jessica would like to skate in LA and wants to compete in the Street League and the Olympics.

aitiaki from tree is still no general tree protection group protection.”

Mana Rākau The contradiction of are calling out the NZ’s presence at the Government for its failGlasgow climate change ure to return general tree conference and lack of protection. action on tree protection This comes after the is “striking”, Wedding group interrupted the says. logging of a stand of “There is no way you kahikatea at Ardmore on can save the climate without protecting Friday October 29. mature trees and native Arborist and tree biodiversity. It is totally climber Zane Wedding out of step with climate entered the stand of 60 action for our governremaining native trees ment to allow wholesale to stop chainsaws, where clearing of mature, native it’s understood an airtrees to build hangars for plane hangar is being polluting airplanes.” built.

Since the removal of The trees appear to the general tree protecbe between 100 and 500 The century-old Kahikatea trees at the Ardmore stand.

Photo supplied tion in 2012, Auckland years old, Mana Rākau has lost over a third of its said. has been lost nationwide, scienurban ngahere (bush).

“I got a phone call from some- tists estimate.

“We call on Jacinda Ardern to one passing by and came out - it’s “The Prime Minister is culpable unbelievable that in a climate for failing to protect trees in her bring back general tree protection and biodiversity emergency we four years as leader,” Mana Rākau now. This kahikatea felling has are still cutting down old-growth says. “These fragments of kahi- to be the final straw. The Prime native forest,” says Wedding. katea are invaluable to us and Minister must ensure that the More than 98 per cent of the should be protected but four years large-scale loss of our mature and pre-European kahikatea forest into the Ardern government there native trees is stopped.”

By ZOE GARDEN A young talented skateboarder is establishing her mark and inspiring others.

Jessica Ready, 11, started skating two years ago. Her parents noticed her interest in skating and purchased her a skateboard for her ninth birthday.

“Her dad skates so she started out learning from him,” Jessica’s mother Diana says.

Jessica started gymnastics at the Howick Gymnastics Club when she was two. This gave her physical ability, confidence and experience in individual competition.

She has participated in many competitions and has recently celebrated sponsorship by New Zealand’s leading skateboard distributor Irrom, says East Skate Club founder Aaron Martin.

Jessica has been involved in East Skate Club since it began last year. “Lloyd Elsmore Skatepark is so much better now because of the work Aaron and the team have done,” Diana says.

“It is a great community to be part of and has given the locals a place to skate.”

With her talent and unbridled passion, Jessica has won several trophies and taken part in skating competitions in and outside of Auckland, including

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NEW STORES OPENING AT ORMISTON TOWN CENTRE A new Postie, Christies, Novo Shoes and 11 other fashion, accessories, beauty and food/beverage stores are on-track for pre-Christmas openings as Ormiston Town Centre continues to build on its offering as south-east Auckland’s newest retail, dining and entertainment destination.

Todd Property Group development manager Sean Leonard says that after opening in March this year, and despite Covid-related complications, interest in Ormiston Town Centre has been consistent from international and locally-owned retail operators.

“We have a strong pipeline of store openings over the next six months. When we are able to meaningfully open our doors again the Ormiston community can expect a lot more to see and do with a broader footwear, women’s fashion, cosmetics and accessories offering complementing our established mix,” said Leonard.

Although Ormiston Town Centre’s essential operators were able to trade at Lockdown Level 4, store fitouts were put on hold

Currently works are underway to open 22 more premises at Ormiston Town Centre between November and early February including a vet, dentist, laundromat, real estate agency and childcare.

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until Level 3. Currently works are underway to open 22 more premises between November and early February including a vet, dentist, laundromat, real estate agency and childcare.

“We remained open throughout the recent Level 4 Lockdown for our essential service operators, Pak’nSave, New World and Life Pharmacy, and with the change to Level 3 Lockdown

many of our retailers can be open for click and collect or takeaways,” said Leonard.

“It’s been a challenging time for the whole Ormiston Town Centre community and we look forward to the end of Level 3 Lockdown so that we can welcome back more of our tenants and customers.”

Postie’s national retail manager Paul Webber says plans to open before Christmas are going well,

and the apparel brand looks forward to being part of Ormiston, and the important Christmas trade.

“We are tracking well to open in time for Christmas shopping and will hopefully be able to welcome customers into our new store on opening,” said Webber. ➤ Upcoming openings and new store information can be found at www. ormistontowncentre. co.nz.

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HISTORY

The Howick Coat of Arms T

he Howick Borough Council Coat of Arms was designed

by Hilda Wiseman and was presented to the Howick Borough Council in October 1953, a year after the Council was established.

The Howick Progressive Association, later called the Howick Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc, offered and advertised a New Zealand-wide competition with a prize of thirty pounds ($60). Miss EM Nixon had suggested that Howick should have a coat of arms when it became a Borough Council in 1952. She entered the competition but was not successful.

The judges were the director of Auckland Art Gallery, the representative from the New Zealand Heraldic Authority, the mayor of Howick Borough and a representative from the Howick Progressive Association.

One of the advertised rules was “that the judge’s decision was final”. Miss Nixon and another Howick resident objected strongly and made repeated complaints to Council.

Miss Nixon wanted a realistic representation of the sailing ship “Minerva”, not a Phoenician vessel as an image of the immigrant ship.

The images were similar to heraldic designs.

Finally, in 1955, after long arguments, Hilda Wiseman’s design was accepted. The Borough

The Howick Coat of Arms symbolises part of the history of Howick and is recognised with considerable pride on the Picton Street bus shelter.

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Council made enquiries at the College of Heraldry Arms in London, England, but the fees were considered an unnecessary expense for Howick ratepayers, so it was not formally approved.

The Howick Borough Coat of Arms includes a scallop shell, the emblem of Saint James, the badge of pilgrims or immigrants from another country.

All New Zealanders are immigrants or have forebear immigrants.

The image of a well represents

the early settlers who had a well for their cottages as well as one for cattle or horses. The artillery cannon represents the military settlement of Howick.

Howick Fencible pensioner-soldier-settlers never had cannons and the stockade saw no action and was an unnecessary political activity. The majority of Fencibles came from Ireland, escaping during the Irish Potato Famine. They were pensioners who had served for about 20 years in the British Army in India, China, Afghanistan

and other countries. The “Greek sailing ship” represents the “Minerva” and other Fencible ships that brought the immigrants from Britain between 1847 to 1852.

The motto to “Serve with Goodwill” is based on the motto of the Third Earl Grey, formerly Lord Howick, Secretary of State and Colonies in the British Parliament.

He was responsible for sending army pensioner Fencibles to Auckland. Howick is named after him. Many older Howick residents remember the Howick District

High School mantra “Service Before Self” above the main entrance to the school offices. This was ingrained into our minds with excellent results. Most local schools now have their own mantras and coats of arms.

Miss Nixon was a generous benefactor for many Howick facilities and her museum and research into the Māori and European settlement enhanced our understanding of our history. She donated her property and buildings to the people of Howick when she died in 1962.

The Howick Coat of Arms symbolises part of the history of Howick and is recognised with considerable pride on the Picton Street Bus shelter, on Howick Local Board letterheaded notices, at the Howick Information Centre, Howick Residents and Ratepayers Association notices and on many sports clubs’ uniforms and especially on our Howick Town Crier’s costume.

Alan La Roche MBE Howick Historian alanlaroche@xtra.co.nz

COMMENT

Don’t just embrace the grey, embrace the humanity: CEO

By BONNIE ROBINSON With lockdowns across the world and no one going anywhere much, media beauty pages have struggled for relevance.

One topic they have been focusing on is the reality that for lockdown, mid-life women (and I guess a few men), the decision about whether and when to go grey has become a moot point.

Headlines like ‘grey renaissance’, ‘embrace the grey’ and ‘XYZ (insert celebrity of choice) relishes their new grey look’ abound.

Now you might think that, as CEO of an organisation that provides services to older people and promotes positive ageing, I’d welcome this focus on greying hair. Yes and no.

While it’s great to see some grey hair in the media, you only have to read the first one or two paragraphs of most articles to see that this is generally not about embracing ageing – it’s just another way to let people, especially women, know, that looking older is not a good thing.

Articles begin with the “embrace it” language but quickly move on to show how you can ensure your grey hair looks good so that it doesn’t ‘age you’. Personal stories often talk about how much older they looked once they went grey and what they did to overcome it. Sure, there are a few ‘I now feel amazing’ comments, but there would be at least two negative comments for one positive comment.

Getting older is a natural and normal part of human existence. We are lucky in Aotearoa New Zealand that we live in a society where most people have a Photo supplied chance to get older.

You might say, “it’s just an article about hair, trying to sell products, don’t worry about it.”

But every time older people read something that tells them they have to look younger, the message is that they are not okay. And these articles also tell younger people that people who look older (whatever that means) are not okay.

If you think I’m exaggerating, just think for a minute about the compliments we tend to give older people about their appearance.

We often say things like “You look

great for your age,” “She doesn’t look her age,” or “You don’t look that old”.

Meant in kindness, mostly, but the underlying message is ‘don’t look old’.

These subtle undercurrents not only result in people feeling negative about getting older, but also in discrimination. Because if being older is not okay, then maybe I don’t want to socialise with you, employ you, or treat you like an equal human being who continues to have the same hopes, dreams, joys and sorrows as any human being of any age.

Research has reported high rates of people over 55 experiencing ageism, especially in employment, but also in access to services and in how they get treated generally.

Getting older is a natural and normal part of human existence. We are lucky in Aotearoa New Zealand that we live in a society where most people have a chance to get older.

If this ‘grey renaissance’ is to be a good thing for older people, we need to not just embrace the grey but embrace humanity in all its diversity, which includes our age and how we look.

So, next time you compliment an older person (grey-haired or not), compliment them on how wonderful they are, not how wonderful they look for their age. Let’s all do our bit to embrace ageing and celebrate this natural part of being human.

Bonnie Robinson is the CEO of HBH Senior Living

The electronic waste drop-off days in November will be contactless, with separate bays to drop-off in to maintain social distancing.

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RECYCLING

Free contactless e-waste drop-off events are here Auckland-based company Computer Recycling is hosting free contactless electronic waste drop-off days on Saturdays at their site based in Penrose.

Computer Recycling says it is providing a safe and ethical way to dispose of e-waste for the public during alert level 3 dubbed “CR E-days”.

The events were primarily run-in local communities around Auckland but due to the current restrictions in Auckland, the events will be held at the company’s site and be made free for members of the public.

The events are staged to be contactless, with separate

bays to drop-off in to maintain social distancing, safeguarding staff and members of the public.

The company has already run four successful events in October, generating more than 40,000kg of e-waste collected and helping more than 1400 households get rid of difficult-to-recycle items.

Some of the most common e-waste items are computers, computer components, laptops, televisions, cell phones, printers, and fax machines. ➤ The next confirmed events for November will be held on Saturday November 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Computer Recycling, 5 Southpark Place, Penrose.

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James IT Solutions

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

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

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

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Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

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

Phone Ross 021 977 542

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130 7217  021 09 217 2217

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

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Your one stop shop. Ph Vincent 021 1353388/ 533 9658

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

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

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

REPAIRS & SERVICE

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

BRADSHAW PLUMBING

aucklandplumbersgroup.nz

PEST CONTROL

GA101040

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0800 420 900

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

• Durable & Stylish • Quality Build • Tiled Shower Specialists • Established Trade Team • Fully Guaranteed Phone Paul 021-251-4615 or 534-7427

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs

CD262877

MARKS

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Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409

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Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

PAVING

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

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

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Levels 3, 2, 1… …here we come

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535 6950 021 0333 149

LANDSCAPING

Ph 535 9567 John 027 492 0772

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

BOOK NOW

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Call: 09 533 6956

aucklandce@dreamdoors.co.nz

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

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

Servicing East & Central Auckland

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127

Bathroom Renovations Kitchen & Laundry

PLUMBER

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

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

Free quotes Interior & exterior Quality work at affordable prices

BUILDERS

KITCHENS

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PLUMBERS

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

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

We will assemble for you!

Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

Registered Drainlayers

www.pipersdrainage.co.nz HEATPUMP SERVICES

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

ti ng Ltd Wayne’s Pain

PLASTERBOARD stopping, old wallpaper walls to paint finish a speciality.

Ph/txt 021 660774

DY271574

AIR CONDITIONING

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

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

AFFORDABLE plastering.

New work & alterations, skimming, cove & gib fixing. Ph Phil 021 521 403

UPHOLSTERERS

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

HANDYMAN

Flat pack specialists

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CD206513

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

 Interior/exterior painting  High quality workmanship  Plastering  Howick based Phone Kenny 021 897 445

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

All other work considered also...

DRAINAGE

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

HANDYMEN

PAINTER

DE271012

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

We are local so please call Rodger 021 659 677

TREES, hedges, garden work, w/blasting rubbish removal. Phone Peter 021 39 33 84

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

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

PLUMBERS

K54154

Registered Tax Agent Bruce Dobbs E. patro@xtra.co.nz P. 027 274 9648 W. patroaccounting.com

FLOORING & SERVICES

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

PLASTERERS

DE271314

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

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

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

DE277260

PATRO LTD

Accounting Services

COMPUTER REPAIRS

DE272411-V5

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

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

FENCING & TRELLIS

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COMPUTERS

MP274390-V2

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

CD142804

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027 444 7500

CLASSIFIEDS

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

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SITUATIONS VACANT

CHURCH SERVICES

We are looking for a

RECEPTIONIST for our Dental Practice in Howick

If this sounds like you and you would like to work with a small friendly team, please email your CV to: reception@howickdental.co.nz MP280469

PLEASE CONTACT JARED KEENAN 021 801712

MP280488

• Deliveries generally within Auckland and top half of North Island.

• Class 4 licence preferable however Class 2 is acceptable with assisted future training.

• Permanent full time and part time positions available, hours Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm although flexible hours can be arranged.

TECHNICIAN REQUIRED Looking for a change of pace!!!

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

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

CABINET MAKER REQUIRED

LABOURER / HAMMER HAND NEEDED FOR BUSY REINSTATEMENT COMPANY Asset Managers is a building reinstatement company working for the insurance industry servicing the greater Auckland area.

We are seeking a self motivated labourer, someone who is looking to progress, is familiar with the building industry and to assist our team with everyday tasks such as: • Assist trades on site when required • Ordering materials • Managing the tool store • Arranging fleet maintenance • Managing building WOF • General housekeeping

We are looking for an experienced Homestay Coordinator to join our International Student Care Team. This important role will involve ensuring students have an appropriate, safe, and healthy living arrangement and to comply with the latest Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice. The role will also include providing administration assistance to support the International Online Learning Programme.

The position will be 20 hours per week (flexible) fixed term until Friday 9 December 2022 (including school holidays).

Please send a cover letter, your CV and completed staff application form (available on the Howick College website) to employment@howick.school.nz Applications close on Thursday 25 November 2021 at 3pm.

RENTALS

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PROFESSIONALS FAB – FRIENDLY, AFFORDABLE AND WE’LL BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY

Companion Driving & Caring In-Home Assistance

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL: • Have the confidence to work independently • Be able to work as a team with other cabinet makers and trades • Be honest and reliable • Hold a current full drivers license

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Tim Farr: 027 253 9566 tim@assetmanagersltd.co.nz

Letting Agent and Property Manager Providing a high standard of service • Many years’ experience in Property Management • English speaking • Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese

TECHNOLOGY LEARNING ASSISTANT 2022

RESPONSIBILITIES • Actively promote a positive health and safety culture within Branch operations: site and factory • Ensure existing H & S procedure are kept up to date • Perform H & S audits for factories, sites and offices • Investigate, analyse and report on all safety related events and conduct learning sessions for all that are involved in these events • Ensure that factories, sites and offices are compliant with regulatory and internal standards • Provide support and guidance around creating and updating H&S documentation • Assist with the coordination of any internal H&S training or learning requirements • Assist with inductions

David Tallot 021 379 318 Email david@assetrestore.co.nz

WANTED, pair of fluffy kittens, black & white, males, 6 to 7 weeks old, offering a good home. Ph 535 7877

Fixed Term, Term Time only YEARS 7 – 10 7 hours per day We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to support staff and students with skills relating to multi materials and food technology, (replacing a staff member on maternity leave).

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Application and job description can be found on our website, under ‘about us’, ‘employment’.

Applications close Friday, 12 November 2021 @ 4pm.

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EXPERIENCED BUILDER REQUIRED We are currently seeking an experienced qualified builder to join our growing team. Asset Managers is based in East Tamaki but as we are a reinstatement company working closely with the insurance industry you will be required to attend many different sites throughout the wider Auckland region, completing various different tasks.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE SOMEONE WHO: • Has a minimum of 4-5 years experience • Can hit the ground running • Is energetic, reliable and eager to work • Can work unsupervised, independently and as part of a team • Holds a current full clean NZ drivers license • Can manage multiple tasks and produce quality work A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate along with a company van, phone, iPad and fuel card.

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

Tim Farr: 027 253 9566 tim@assetmanagersltd.co.nz

East Auckland Five AM Property Management Ltd

PETS

PERSONAL PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

(Never known to fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruit of the Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, Assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity There are none that can withstand your power. O help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times).

Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times) Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen.

The prayer must be said for 3 days and the request will be granted and the prayer must be published.

Thanks for prayers answered.

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

TUITION

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

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

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

0800 696 874

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ROLE REQUIREMENTS: • A genuine passion for workplace health and safety • Attention to detail and able to manage data • Health and safety experience in a similar role, ideally in construction • Full valid driving license and your own vehicle • Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position

Call me now

021 108 6663 09 538 1287

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Please send your application, with CV & covering letter to ayoung@mhjc.school.nz.

We are searching for a Health & Safety Officer to join our team in Auckland. You will work with a diverse group of employees from different cultures, and you will be required to consult with and influence managers and employees on all aspects of health and safety.

Call Nicola & Rachel P: 09 576 5554 E: info@fabdrivers.co.nz W: www.fabdrivers.co.nz

MP280465

Start date Term 1, 2022 until the end of Term 4, 2022.

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER

Amny Lam 林小姐

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

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

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TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIPS Due to Covid-19 Pandemic and the ongoing lockdown, the Howick RSA Community Trust Tertiary Grants will not be available this year.

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Whilst this is a busy full time role, you may be required to help out other trade staff when required so knowledge and experience in the building industry would be an advantage.

Hours are 7.30am to 4pm Monday – Friday. A van, phone and iPad will be supplied along with a great remuneration package to the right candidate.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency and current full clean NZ drivers license.

Applicants for this position should hold a current full NZ manual drivers licence and should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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To be successful in this role you will need to be someone who has a great work ethic, is energetic and a team player but can also work independently.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Cabinet Maker to join our busy joinery shop and help keep up with an increased workload. As insurance reinstatement specialists the main duties for this role include, but aren’t limited to, manufacture & install of kitchens, vanities and laundries.

Tim Farr: 027 253 9566 tim@assetmanagersltd.co.nz

HOMESTAY COORDINATOR AND ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO DRIVE AND GROOM NEW ISUZU TRUCKS IN A MODERN DEALERSHIP BASED IN WIRI?

BUILDERS WANTED

We require experienced builders to join our small energetic team of passionate tradespeople specialising in higher end renovations/alterations and the occasional new build.

You must be experienced, have all your own tools and transport and enjoy the team atmosphere.

Be time conscious, polite to clients and willing to go that extra step to impress.

Please call Keith on 021939253 or email your CV to keith@keithhunterbuilders.co.nz

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• Working 4 days a week • Experience preferred but not essential • Good communication skills a must.

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The Bucklands Beach Lions Club’s annual Christmas Cake sale is a big fundraiser for local community projects and needs extra support this year due to the effects of lockdown.

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CHRISTMAS CAKE SALES UNDERWAY This month we have our Christmas Cake sales and, with many of our corporate customers who purchase bulk cakes shut down, we need help in selling our supply of cakes.

The profit from these goes towards our support of local community projects including our Lions Eye Glass Fund which provides prescription glasses for young people through the Middlemore Kidz First hospital as well as many others. Please contact me if you would like some cakes – phone 027 245 4966.

Roger Robinson, President Bucklands Beach Lions Club

HOMELESS POLICE

I think that the Howick Police should be encouraged to take over the Howick Information Centre along with the Howick

Times, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 — 15 Your opinion matters to us. Email us at editor@times.co.nz; comment on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ timesonlinenz; or write to us at The Editor, Times Newspapers, PO Box 38232, Howick, Auckland 2145.

Letters should not exceed 200 words and should carry the name, residential address and contact telephone number of the author.

and Pakuranga Community Patrol group.

It is clear that the Information Centre will no longer serve the community because the Auckland Council and Howick Local Board have given any attempts to get it going little-to-no support.

That would put the police right on ‘main street’ and, thus, easily accessible to the public instead of being hidden down a back street.

As for the security of their cars, there are already four car parks beside the old library building dedicated to ‘authorised vehicles’.

It wouldn’t take much investment to build an extended and secure compound for the Police cars and for the Howick and Pakuranga Community Patrol cars.

Vicky Williamson Bucklands Beach

GOOD TO HAVE TIMES BACK

When the lockdown came, the Times ceased to be delivered.

Indeed, it ceased to be printed and we then understood how much we depended on it for our local and other news.

Social events, special buys at retail level, yes it really was a lockdown.

So, many thanks for bringing it back to life again.

We know that it must have been a very demanding time for the owners, editor, journos, printers, delivery people, the list goes on.

We will have missed some but thanks Times. Welcome back

Rob and Margaret Walker Howick

REACH OUT CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

‘GREENING’ OF THE PLANET CONTINUES

The Reach Out Campaign has been launched by Pakuranga Counselling Centre to reach out to those in need in our community during these difficult times. ➤ Impact The Covid-19 Pandemic is impacting our community mentally and is testing us beyond our normal limits. It is harder for those who were struggling before.

Over the last 18 months, our highly trained counsellors have seen an increase in: • Anxiety and worries with finances and work security • Pressure on relationships • Home-schooling stresses • Young people not able to access their social networks.

• Impact on mental health and ability to cope. ➤ How we can help • Counsellors, who can help with main counselling needs • Telehealth appointments – video or telephone • $75 for first session, $95 after.

• Access to partially or free subsidised counselling ➤ How to access • Ask your GP about the Wellness Programme (if available), where you may be able to access up to 6 free counselling sessions • Self-referral – we will check to see if you are eligible for free counselling Appointment within 2 weeks, or sometimes sooner. ➤ Contact Call 576 4248 or 027 717 8715 Email reception@pakcc.org.nz

This is to address your correspondent’s note recently on the positive notion of the earth’s greening and other attributes that are actually contained in the latest IPCC report – but which are selectively not reported in the media.

I have made no claims other than those noted in the IPCC report, a report which your correspondent presumably accepts.

Your correspondent is right that the ‘greening’ effect of warming and associated longer growing season is not just related to food per se, and includes weeds and scrub. Of course, concomitant with this phenomenon we are fortunately witnessing substantial increases in crop productivity globally.

The earth’s population has increased 145 per cent over the past 60 years. United Nations FAO records that over that same timeframe, while the average global temperature has increased by 0.60C, productivity of the dominant crops has increased substantially: Wheat 200% increase Maze 200% + increase Rice 150% increase Soya Bean 150% increase Interestingly, with warming climate crops are now being grown at higher altitudes and latitudes where previously poor germination and growth rates were uneconomic.

UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE HYPOCRISY It is hard to imagine anything more hypocritical than sending greenies and assorted politicians, supposedly champions of the environment and climate change, via 500 private planes and 747s from all corners of the globe to Glascow.

The most eco-friendly system ever devised by man, video conferencing, is freely available and currently employed by climatechange conscience companies around the globe on a regular basis.

To make matters worse, [it’s at] a time when all countries are in lockdown to prevent the spread of the Covid virus.

As they sit in the 747s burning 4 litres of fossil fuels a second, to and from Glascow, one wonders if they have even a modicum of conscience or even the remotest idea of what hypocrisy – with regards to accelerating climate change – is all about.

Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay

Deane Smart, Farm Cove

ENVIRONMENT

New name and new pilot for coastal management plans A

uckland Council’s second Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP) pilot – which targets Beachlands and the eastern coast – has been launched with a focus on Auckland’s south-eastern coastline.

Previously known as Coastal Management Plans, SAPs explore how Auckland Council-owned coastal land and assets can be adapted to manage the impacts of natural hazards, including erosion, coastal inundation, flooding, and climate change, while considering the needs and values of mana whenua and the local community.

Recognising the environmental and landscape value of the shoreline, SAPs also work to promote the preservation and restoration of the coastal environment for future generations.

Once completed, SAPs will provide site-specific adaptation strategies that will outline the preferred management response for each coastal area over the next 100 years.

Together, all SAPs will help inform the sustainable management of council’s assets along the coast including the development

says Klinac.

The “Beachlands and East” SAP will cover the shoreline area between Pine Harbour Marina and the Auckland Council boundary just south of Matingarahi near Orere Point.

“The coast also presents a range of issues and hazards...”

Paul Klinac

SAPs also work to promote the preservation and restoration of the coastal environment for future generations.

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of a regional prioritisation process for funding. This will ensure cost-effective management of new and existing structures and the development of a resilient future shoreline.

Auckland Council’s general manager resilient land and coasts, Paul Klinac, says Auckland has more than 3200km of diverse coastline that is much-loved by

residents and visitors alike.

“But the coast also presents a range of issues and hazards that we need to better understand and plan for. Issues like complex coastal processes and the impacts of coastal hazards, climate change, and the need to adapt are just some of the challenges we want to discuss further with mana whenua and our coastal communities,”

The pilot will run from lateOctober to mid-February 2022 and public engagement will take place both online and (alert level permitting) in person.

In addition to the South-East pilot, the council has commenced the Te Waimanawa (Little Shoal Bay just over the Auckland Harbour Bridge) Shoreline Adaptation ‘Concept’ Plan. The plan will follow the established Shoreline Adaptation Plan technical and community engagement framework but will take high level adaptation strategies down to detailed options for implementation.

As a concept plan, results will

be focused on the discrete area of Little Shoal Bay. However, to ensure a holistic approach, results will (at a later date) be aligned within the wider Kaipātiki Shoreline Adaptation Plan as an ‘area of interest’.

Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee, Councillor Richard Hills, says it’s fantastic to see this crucial work ramping up across Auckland.

“The two large pilot areas and one discrete concept plan will build a great foundation to build upon as we begin the complex yet important process of adapting our coast as we begin to see the impacts of climate change,”says Hills.

“This work will also support mana whenua and local residents to help shape the future, armed with accurate data, while protecting our environment and prevent us making kneejerk decisions that can lead to poor outcomes for our coastal environments and waterways “This work will be funded regionally as part of the climate initiatives in our recently approved 10-year Budget.”

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MOTOR RACING

Heimgartner speedy in Sydney D

annemora’s Andre Heimgartner drove to a top 10 finish amidst some serious on-track action as Supercars returned for Round 8 of the 2021 Repco Supercars Championship.

The Bunnings Trade Sydney SuperNight saw Heimgartner, who is Melbourne-based, battle hard throughout the event, the first of four weekends in a row at Sydney Motorsport Park where grip and tyre life are more critical than at any other circuit on the Supercars calendar.

“Positive overall – it wasn’t amazing, it wasn’t a disaster but a good solid weekend overall,” said the Kelly Grove Racing driver.

“Some good learnings to come from it, which was the main thing and we should be able to take a couple of steps forwards, which should be good in the coming rounds.”

Races 20, 21 and 22 of the 2021 season saw three 32-lap races around the 3.93-kilometre Grand Prix, with the #7 Ned Racing Mustang coming home 14th, 9th and 13th respectively as choosing when to manage tyres and when to attack presented a serious chal-

Andre Heimgartner battled hard throughout the Bunnings Trade Sydney SuperNight, Round 8 of the 2021 Repco Supercars Championship. Photos supplied

lenge to the entire field.

Qualifying for Race 20 saw Heimgarter just outside the top 10, with a tight midfield battle seeing the Ned Whisky Mustang line up 12th for Saturday evening’s night race. Heimgarter rolled out with a 1:29.2779 lap, which he set early on and saw him park the #7 Ned Racing Mustang in seventh place for the start of Race 21.

“Nice to string it together” said Heimgartner in between two qualifying sessions. “We have extra tyres obviously from yesterday, so

we were able to take advantage of that. Good to be back. There have been a few rounds where we’ve been struggling, so good to have some consistency and a good car.”

Race 21 saw Heimgarter rocket off his starting grid to be in an arm wrestle with pole sitter Anton DePasquale, who’d slid back after a poor start. Pitting from fifth place on lap 18, the Ned Racing Mustang rejoined in 15th position and began a charge on fresh rubber to be 12th one lap later. With all pit stops complete, Heimgartner

had pushed back into the top 10, passing Will Brown on lap 24 to come home in ninth place, before a post-race disqualification of Anton DePasquale elevated the #7 Ned Racing Mustang into eighth.

Race 22 saw Heimgartner start 14th and drive superbly to maintain the result as the field struggled with limited tyres. An intense opening set of laps saw Heimgarter rise to 11th place at the end of the first lap, driving around the outside of a stoush unscathed at the hairpin that saw Todd Hazelwood

pit with damage.

“It was cool – a lot of action going on, a lot of biff and barging everywhere, so it was pretty cool to be involved,” said Heimgartner.

“I just love racing and especially when you come out on the right side, it’s even more enjoyable.”

The #7 Ned Racing Mustang crossed the line three-wide into the third lap, as the tussles continued, Heimgartner seventh on the road when he made his compulsory pit stop on Lap 12.

Back in 16th, Heimgartner pushed hard, overtaking Kelly Grove Racing team mate Reynolds for 12th place along the way on Lap 15. With all compulsory pit stops completed, Heimgarter had made his way to an excellent 10th place, before fresher-tyred rivals including Cam Waters and Jack Le Brocq saw Heimgarter finish one-spot better than his starting position in 13th.

The #7 Ned Racing Mustang will race this coming weekend, November 6-7, for Round 9 of the 2021 Repco Supercars Championship, The Armor All Sydney SuperNight, at Sydney Motorsport Park.

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