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Nikki Kaye was at Elim Christian College Junior Campus, Golflands to officially launch the new Luke Brough building. She is accompanied by her successor Nicola Willis.

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nju Butani cannot understand why anyone would want to abscond from managed isolation at a five-star hotel.

Having arrived from India on June 30 and in quarantine at a Christchurch resort hotel until

July 14, Anju and her husband Iqbal – from Pakuranga - say it was the most amazing experience they’ve had.

“I just can’t fathom why anyone would want to do a runner when the wellbeing group appointed by the Government thinks of every little detail to ensure you are safe and

comfortable. I think people who flee isolation are absolute fools. It’s very irresponsible,” she says.

Anju is all praise for the treatment they received in quarantine as they were looked after by army personnel and a team stationed at the Chateau on the Park, a Hilton Hotel.

“They were so considerate to give us each a Vodafone chip when we arrived. They took care of everything - every morning they would even give us four to five masks on a tray. That is so thoughtful,” she says.

“And why would anyone want to go out to buy liquor when the

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he may have bowed out of Parliament but Nikki Kaye still has a punishing schedule.

Immediately after her emotionally-charged valedictory speech in Parliament on Thursday, Kaye – who served as the deputy leader of National Party for a short time - caught an early morning flight from Wellington for an official launch of a new facility at Elim Christian College Junior Campus in Golflands.

Her successor Nicola Willis, who is stepping into Kaye’s shoes, flew in the night before, and took an early tour of the modern Luke Brough building on the school campus - named after the founder and senior minister of Elim Christian Centre.

Overlooking the allweather sports ground that accommodates around 12 learning spaces for middle school, the building is designed by Jasmax – award-winning architects of Te Papa Museum.

At the official launch, just as Kaye, former Minister of Education, was about to unveil the plaque, principal Murray Burton cautioned

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Kaye shared two inspirational stories with the students about youngsters who had made an impact on her.

TIME TO HEAL – NIKKI KAYE

Talking to the Times about retiring from politics after the September general elections, Nikki Kaye, a breast cancer survivor, said, “I am going to miss walking into any home, school or business and talking to the people and listen to them share their stores or not being able to make a change in their lives.

“But then again I have worked 100 hours a week for a very long time and have contributed a lot to New Zealand. I

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her. “The date on the plaque says March 20. But then Covid happened and we postponed the event. It was too expensive to change the date on the plaque so we left it at that,” he said.

The event was attended

by Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, National Party candidate for Botany Chris Luxon, the board of trustees and officials from the Ministry of Education.

Burton said this official opening is one of the last two schools that Kaye is attending before she retires from politics.

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One was about Barry, who had a disability and applied for more than 100 jobs until he got one. “He just stepped up to the challenge and persevered.”

She also spoke of 13-yearold Gabby Devine who was diagnosed with cancer at an early age.

“Though she was miserably sick, she prepared care packages to deliver to hospitals. I met Gabby and wanted to give her the Young New Zealand Youth Award but unfortunately she passed away before that. Later, both John Key and I presented the award to her parents who were so overwhelmed.”

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have put my body on the line and need to replenish it.

“I am going to use this time to reflect, to heal, to rest. I will read, reconnect, go running, spend time outdoors and try to be a good aunty. I have got lots of job offers but I am not going to take up anything right now.

“When I do, I know it will be something that is to do with helping people. But right now I am happy to pass on the torch to Nicola Willis.”

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BIG SHOES TO FILL – NICOLA WILLIS

The new National Party spokesperson for Education Nicola Willis says she has learned a lot from Kaye just watching her.

“Nikki has the ability to inspire”.

With a post graduate diploma in journalism, Willis served as a research and policy advisor to

former PM Sir Bill English, and as a senior advisor to another former PM, Sir John Key in 2008.

The mother-of-four says she has big shoes to fill.

Flying back to Wellingon for a family dinner to celebrate her daughter Harriet’s ninth birthday at her favourite pasta restaurant, she says being a mother “keeps it very real”.

“I can see the world through their eyes as well as get a better

understanding of issues that students, parents and teachers we are dealing with.”

She gives credit to her “extraordinary husband and mother-in-law” as well as good friends and the community that supports her enough to do her job.

“I am excited about having Judith Collins as our new leader and look forward to earning more support from the people.”

Nicola Willis with principal Murray Burton, Board of Trustees and Senior Ministers of Elim Christian Centre.

Times photo Wayne Martin

COVID-19

Managed isolation: a perfect five-star holiday ➤ From page 1 “There was no direct flight from Bangalore and since the travel from Bangalore to Mumbai was quite tedious, we patiently waited for a direct flight.”

When that didn’t happen Anju’s daughter Tanya, based in the US, wrote to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying her parents were old and it is a long journey to Mumbai to board the repatriation flight to New Zealand.

“I don’t know if it was anything to do with the letter to the PM but soon after, out of the blue, there was just one charter flight announced

by CapaJet from Bangalore,” says

Anju.

With a stopover in Delhi and another refuelling pitstop in Singapore before flying to Christchurch, the couple who were relieved to be travelling back home, say the only snag was that they weren’t served any food on the long flight apart from chips, nuts and lollies.

“We were really hungry by the time we reached Christchurch but that wasn’t a biggie. The minute we landed we had the army guys, cops and security look after us,” says Anju.

“There was no time wasted. They promptly gave us chewy bars and water bottles. In the next hour

they served us beautiful food. All the meals were so good. It felt like a five-star holiday,” she says.

“We had a Covid-19 test done along with other random tests during our stay. The final Covid test was on the 14th day before we flew out to Auckland.

“For all the people who are misbehaving by fleeing the hotel in quarantine, I would like to say how grateful and proud I am to be a Kiwi.”

Right, Anju and Iqbal can’t fathom why anyone would want to do a runner from quarantine facilities in a flash hotel where you are looked after so well.

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DANCE

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owick teen Isabella Guyan has been accepted into a full time ballet school in Scotland starting next month and is frantically fundraising. September marks the start of an exciting opportunity for the 16-year-old.

Mum Catherine said Isabella has been accepted to the full-time classical ballet training programme at Ballet West Scotland, set in the picturesque highlands.

Ballet West is the first and only vocational ballet school in the United Kingdom to offer students a ballet teaching qualification in partnership with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), a global leader in dance education and training.

Ballet West Scotland allows students the unique opportunity to train as a professional dancer graduating with a BA (Honours) in Ballet from Bath Spa University while simultaneously achieving a professional teaching qualification with the RAD. “When my teachers said I could go to the lower level classes to get stronger, I went to all of them, even though I was the only older student. Then I started doing those classes in pointe shoes, increasing my strength even more. At the end of year ballet concert in 2018, I missed out on the role of Nancy from Oliver,” says Isabella.

“This only made me more determined to get the role I wanted in the next production. I worked harder, practising pilates at home

Isabella Guyan is fundraising after being accepted at Ballet West Scotland.

daily, attending workshops and private lessons with specialist teachers such as Abigail Boyle (ex Royal New Zealand Ballet principal dancer), Clytie Campbell (current Ballet Mistress RNZB) and Jacob Chown (ex RNZB).”

The hard work has begun to pay off. Isabella won the title role of Cinderella in the 2019 end of year performance, and she has also been accepted with a partial scholarship to Ballet West.

She was first introduced to ballet at the age of four when her best friend Ida from Finland wanted to attend ballet classes with a friend.

Her mother took them to the local classes in Beachlands. She was then

enrolled in gymnastics.

“She did really well in gymnastics, starting at Te Puru and then moving to Howick Gymnastics Club placing first overall in some competitions and winning loads of medals, but she really wanted to return to dance,” said Catherine.

“She was enrolled in a small ballet class once a week to complement the gymnastics. After a year the ballet teacher gave up her school and Isabella moved to Dance Unlimited (later NZ Performing Arts) with Elizabeth Harvey.

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has travelled across the city daily to attend lessons. Before lockdown in March, she was attending more than 21 hours a week in classes.

“My first goal is to dance with the Royal Ballet in London. To achieve this dream I need to train in the United Kingdom,” says Isabella.

“Unlike some other ballet schools, Ballet West allows students to pursue a university degree, ensuring a stronger career pathway. It also is the only vocational ballet school in the UK that simultaneously provides a teacher training course preparing students to earn an income in the unreliable career as a professional dancer.

“This will allow me to achieve my

second goal, after pursuing a dance career and having stage performance experience, to open my own ballet school in NZ and give back to the next generation of dancers.”

Isabella’s family have been longtime members of the local community. Her grandfather Neil Guyan taught music at Pakuranga College for 30 years and was the organist and choir conductor at All Saints Church for 40 years. Her grandmother Margaret Guyan served the local community for more than 50 years through countless groups and organisations through St Andrew’s Church including Mainly Music, Probus and the St Andrews Opportunity shop. Her aunt and uncle, Melissa and Peter Guyan were both popular teachers at Bucklands Beach Intermediate.

Training at Ballet West Scotland costs £15,000 per year ($30,000 NZD), as well as £6,000 boarding fees, with flights, visas and ballet equipment on top. Ballet West Scotland have generously awarded Isabella a £3,000 scholarship towards her fees.

Isabella has been working hard fundraising for the last few years.

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ELECTIONS 2020

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About 500,000 eligible New Zealanders still haven’t enrolled to vote and half of them are under the age of 30.

“Make voting easy this year by getting your enrolment sorted out now,” says Mandy Bohté, National Manager of Enrolment and Community Engagement.

“Enrol by August 16 and you’ll be sent an information pack at the start of voting including an EasyVote card which makes voting faster.”

The EasyVote pack will include a list of voting place locations and opening hours.

It will also include information on the two referendums that will be held with the election on whether the End of Life Choice Act 2019 should come into force and whether the recreational use of cannabis should become legal.

“These are important issues – enrol by August 16 and it will be much easier to have your say,” says Bohté.

“You can still enrol right up to and on election day, but anyone enrolled after August 16 will have

to cast a special vote which takes a bit longer.”

People can enrol or update their details online at vote.nz using a New Zealand driver licence, New Zealand passport or RealMe verified identity. They can also enrol or update their details by filling in an enrolment form and can call 0800 36 76 56 to ask for a form to be sent to them.

Voting starts in New Zealand on Saturday September 5 and ends at 7pm on election day, Saturday September 19.

people who are unable to vote in person can vote by post. They can apply for postal voting from now until August 21 by calling 0800 36 76 56.

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FUNDING

Need greater than ever; community grants open This month, Auckland Foundation is looking for organisations to share in a slice of $470,000 – the 2020 distributions from its five contestable funding rounds.

The small grants to many community organisations are expected to be more welcome and needed than ever – as community groups all over New Zealand face a Covid-induced perfect storm of significant increases in demand

amid ever-decreasing avenues for funding.

Auckland Foundation executive chair Joy Marslin says the impact of Covid-19 on communities that already needed the Foundation’s support has been huge, and it has already distributed almost $30,000 in a number of small grants from a Covid-19 Community Response Fund set up with donations from Aucklanders

reaching into their pockets to help.

Joy says: “Covid has created an even greater need for philanthropic funding and with many funders having less to give, there’s even more pressure on the charities delivering vital community support. I encourage all community organisations across Auckland to visit our website to see if they fit our criteria and submit an

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OPINION

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Simeon Brown

wo weeks ago, the National Party announced a policy that would see anyone coming to New Zealand from October 4 charged a portion of the cost for their 14-day stay in quarantine to offset the increasing burden placed on taxpayers.

By the end of the year, forecasts indicate the taxpayer will have spent around $300 million on managed quarantine and isolation, so it was encouraging that the Government’s initial response to our policy was supportive.

However, this week the Government backed down and announced that a very small number of people would now be charged for their quarantine, a number so small it begs the question: why even bother?

The Government’s proposal is to only charge those who come to New Zealand for less than 90 days or those who leave after the new rules come into place and then return. Of that $300 million quar-

National believes it has come up with the fairest solution, that all returning New Zealanders should contribute to the cost of their quarantine if they wish to come home.

We will allow for exemptions to this fee on compassionate grounds and provide support for people facing financial hardship. Our solution lines up with what other countries

have done in recent months.

Most Kiwis who actually wanted to return home or had no choice have already done so and the taxpayer should not be expected to cover the cost for those who stayed overseas in high-paying jobs or on expensive holidays.

New Zealand is about to take on the greatest amount of debt in

its history and, while much of it is necessary, National holds grave concerns over how that money will be spent.

It cannot simply become a freefor-all and sensible decisions need to be made now to reduce the burden on future generations.

Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga

CHARITY

Rockabye goes red for Cure Kids fundraiser Children at Rockabye Early Learning Centre in Aviemore Drive, Highland Park, went red on Friday for their fundraiser for Cure Kids.

“We had a very exciting red morning today (Friday) as we are supporting Cure Kids and their Red Nose Day appeal,” said Rockabye centre director

Caryn Mawkes.

“The children did baking for the parents and we provided their morning coffee for a gold coin donation.

“The children enjoyed dressing up in any shade of red and some even wore little red noses. They looked so cute taking photos in the Red Nose photo frame.”

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antine bill, this is expected to raise a paltry $10 million.

The reality is that there has been plenty of time now for Kiwis overseas to return home if that is their wish and, while we should never prevent our own citizens from coming back, we have to accept that the taxpayer can’t fund quarantine forever.

Have your say on the future of Howick Our local board has come up with a three-year plan outlining the key initiatives we want to focus on to help our communities thrive and support the recovery from the impacts of Covid-19.

Now we need your help to check if we’ve got it right.

So love local and get vocal about your local community, and don’t forget to provide your feedback before 4pm, Thursday 13 August.

For more information, a copy of the draft Howick Local Board Plan 2020 and to provide your feedback go to akhaveyoursay.co.nz/lovelocal

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visitors at our next market this coming Saturday,” says Robyn.

“I encourage you all to ‘Shop local and put your dollars where your hearts are!’” ➤ What: Classy Crafts Indoor Market ➤ When: August 8, 9am to 12.30pm ➤ Where: Picton Centre, Howick just behind Bayleys Real Estate. ➤ Queries: Robyn Brown 09 537 9240

The much awaited Antique Fair will be held again at the Howick Fencible Lounge (by the Howick Library) at 25 Uxbridge Road, Howick on Saturday and Sunday August 8 & 9 from 10am to 4pm.

A gold coin donation for entry to the fair will all go to Dementia Auckland — a very worthwhile cause.

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CHILDHOOD ASTHMA One in seven children in NZ have asthma. Just under fifteen percent of children! Of these children three quarters have intermittent wheezing which means the child may wheeze for a few days but have no wheeze for at least 6 to 8 weeks between attacks. Five to ten percent of children have a more persistent wheeze and this group of asthmatic children need to be on an asthma preventor medication (these children have symptoms most days).

All patients with asthma ideally need to work out what their triggers to having asthma are.

Common ones include exposure to cigarette smoke, being allergic to dust mites, cats, pollens, grass, upper respiratory tract infections, exposure to cold air or mould, exercise or childhood stress.

Having a symptom diary is often a useful way of working out what one’s triggers are. Avoiding the triggers can help.

In winter we see a surge in presentation of children with asthma. Knowing what symptom signs to look for if the asthma is getting worse is vital for the family. An asthma action plan is a good way to guide care in the individual.

The flu vaccine is available and recommended for patients with asthma especially if the child or adult is on a preventor medication for their asthma. Discussion with your GP first would be advisable.

Some helpful websites for asthma allergies include: • www.asthmafoundation.org.nz • www.allergy.org.nz At Crawford Medical Centre the Doctors and nurses are keen to help diagnose, prevent and manage asthma.

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icton Centre was abuzz with activity on the mornings of July 11 and 25 when Howickians aware of the new venue of Classy Crafts indoor market, came a-calling.

The centre was filled with laughter and happy shoppers looking for unique locally crafted items for gifts or useful items for the homes; beautiful, succulent plants presented in attractive hangers, handcrafted wooden toys, perfectly sewn girls dresses, hand-crafted bags, homewares and greeting cards, home-made pickles and goodies, an array of books by local authors, quality crafted unique pieces of jewellery and much more.

New convenor, Robyn Brown, acknowledged the public who were supporting the local crafters in a warm and inviting environment.

“We were delighted to welcome visitors and crafters to our indoor market and look forward to meeting new and regular

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LEGISLATION

Will Kiwis have to pay to return to NZ? L egislation to allow the Government to recover some of the costs for managed isolation and quarantine has been introduced to Parliament.

Minister of Housing Megan Woods said the Bill will allow the government to charge for managed isolation and quarantine facilities.

“We have carefully considered how to design a system that is fair on arrivals and not a barrier for returning to New Zealand, especially for those who might already be experiencing financial stress,” said Woods.

“We want to share the costs in a way that fairly reflects the benefits to both the New Zealand public of having such a robust system, and those who leave and enter the country.

“As Minister I am proposing to only charge New Zealanders who enter temporarily, or who leave New Zealand after the regulations come into force. Temporary visa holders would have to pay unless they were ordinarily resident in New Zealand before the border closure and left before the border closure.

“I intend to seek Cabinet agreement to a charging structure of $3100 per person in a room, $950 for each additional adult and

Auckland District Grand Master Dave Piper, left, and new Master Kerry Otto.

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FREEMASONS $475 for each additional child sharing the room. There will also be mechanisms to allow charges to be waived in full or in part.

The Covid-19 Public Health Response Amendment Bill provides a legal framework to allow the Government to set payment terms, exempt groups of people and waive charges in cases of financial hardship. It will also ensure that recovered charges do not exceed the actual costs of managed isolation and quarantine.

The legislation will be passed this week before the House rises for the parliamentary term and will enable regulations to be developed. Charges will not apply to anyone entering New Zealand and going into MIQ (managed isolation-quarantine) before regulations are in force.

“All our confirmed Covid-19 cases in June and July have been

linked to international travel.

Our managed isolation and quarantine system is working. It is keeping Covid-19 at the border and stopping community transmission.

“We are carefully balancing the rights of New Zealand citizens and residents to return home and the charges structure will be designed to maintain this right.

This solution balances the rights of New Zealanders to return home, while ensuring those who choose to holiday here, or holiday overseas before returning home, are contributing to the considerable cost of managed isolation,” said Woods.

It is forecast that more people will be travelling and arriving at the border. The Government has set aside a total of $479 million dollars to pay for the costs of managed isolation facilities until the end of the year.

Howick Masons elect new Master The Master of the Howick Masonic Lodge in its 75th year is Kerry Otto of Mellons Bay. He was elected by the members and installed in office in the annual ceremony in July.

Recently retired as a self-employed insurance advisor, Otto and his wife Carol have been resident in the Howick district for more than 35 years.

He joined the Lodge seven years ago.

Any spare time is now devoted to his family and grandchildren’s welfare and to some home renovation.

To mark the history of the Lodge, formed in 1945, some 75th Anniversary celebration events are being planned. These are highlighted with a meeting in September hosting a

rare visit to Howick by the Grand Master of New Zealand Freemasonry, currently Graham Wrigley of Christchurch.

“Otto is an enthusiastic Freemason enjoying its strong personal principles and quiet charitable aims,” a spokesperson said.

“As Master for his one-year term he will continue to press for lifting the public profile of the organisation through the current national campaign to Speak Up for Freemasonry which has been successful in reversing the slow decline in membership.”

“Don’t wait to be asked. We welcome membership enquiries,” said Otto.

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CHARITY

Art auction to raise funds for charity

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ocal artist Raewyn Kearney used painting on canvas during the Covid-19 lockdown to express her artistic sensibilities.

Soon she realised that she had more artworks than she had expected and decided to auction them for a worthwhile charity. That’s how the idea was born for a charity art auction to raise funds for KidsCan with an online one as well as a live art auction.

Raewyn explored the idea further. With the help of her friends Mandy May and Linda Borland, she contacted other artists who used the lockdown period to capture that period of history on canvas.

Internationally known artists including Wendy Hannah and Ginette Wang came on board.

“Throughout lockdown, art was a vital outlet for personal wellbeing and healing,” says Raewyn.

“However for many people, the struggle for a good life has continued out of lockdown. That’s why we are using our art to help our most vulnerable. The support from other artists has been overwhelming and we are excited to present some amazing art from well-known local painters, along with up and coming talented artists, who have all generously donated their art to this event.”

Showing off an artwork titled ‘She moves’ by artist Sher Booth are (l-r) Mandy May, Raewyn Kearney and Linda Borland.

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With more than 65 artworks, the exhibition titled Art on the Tamaki will be held on August 15 and 16 from 11am-4pm at the Pakuranga Sailing Club, Bramley Drive, Farm Cove.

“I never dreamt it would be this big,” says Raewyn.

The proceeds will go to KidsCan which gives Kiwi kids the necessities to thrive whether it is lunches, raincoats or a pair of sturdy shoes.

“The demand for their services has

exponentially increased after Covid19,” she says.

Her friends Linda and Mandy, who are helping out by creating awareness about the auction, say that the Howick local businesses have been very generous with the raffle prizes and support. ➤ Exhibition: August 15-16 from 11am-4pm; Online auction August 1-16. Live auction at Pakuranga Sailing Club on August 16.

LOCAL POLITICS

Emergency Budget has been adopted

Auckland Council has adopted the Emergency Budget.

Funding to retain key council services and deliver a $2.57 billion infrastructure programme to stimulate economic recovery, while adjusting to a severe fall in income, is at the heart of Auckland Council’s Emergency Budget, formally adopted on Thursday by the Governing Body.

The Budget responds to the significant economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, as well as the severe water supply crisis the region is experiencing, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said.

“Thanks to the collective effort of all Kiwis we have stopped the spread of the virus in our community.

“However, while potentially thousands of lives may have been saved, the impact of the pandemic will seriously hit jobs and our economy,” he said.

Auckland Council is confronting a nearly half-billion dollar revenue shortfall because of the pandemic and associated lockdown.

“On top of that, we have had to meet an additional unbudgeted capital investment of $224 million to bring forward water infrastructure projects to deal with the worst drought Auckland has ever experienced,” Goff said.

“Managing our finances responsibly is critical. With less money available, we have had to significantly cut expenditure and reduce staff numbers.

“Over a thousand jobs at council will be disestablished, non-essential spending has been slashed and over $240 million worth of surplus properties and non-strategic assets will be sold to reduce debt.

“Our organisation has to become leaner and more adaptable.”

“Despite this significant cut in spending, we will maintain the essential services Aucklanders need and value, in areas such as transport, waste and recycling services, parks and playgrounds, libraries and community facilities and other areas.

“We have also strived to maintain investment in critical transport, housing and environmental infrastructure, resulting in expenditure of $2.57b this year, slightly lower than the pre-Covid-19 estimate but well above the average capital investment over five years of $1.6b.

“This investment will help stimulate employment and economic growth and address the backlog of projects needed to make up for the decades of underinvestment in our city.”

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Come and enjoy the Classy Crafts indoor market on Saturday 9am-12.30pm August 8 at the Picton Centre, 120 Picton St, Howick just behind Baileys Real Estate. A wonderful cosy atmosphere, a chance to chat with skilled crafters and purchase their value-formoney products will make it a morning to remember. Any queries please contact Classy Crafts’ convenor Robyn Brown on 09 537 9240. Please shop local and spend your dollars where your heart is.

Wynyard Wood solicitor, SHERYL ALI, provides advice on the new Trusts Act 2019 as it applies to ageing trustees.

When the person who has lost mental capacity is the person who has the power to add and remove trustees within the trust deed then the new law gives that power to: Any other person defined in the trust deed with the power to add and remove trustees; If there are no other persons defined or if that person is unwilling or unable to act, then to all the remaining trustees; ■ If there are no persons defined in the trust deed and no remaining trustees who can act, then the following may act instead: ■ Any person holding an enduring power of attorney in relation to property for a person who is mentally incapable; or ■ A property manager appointed under the Protection of Personal Property Rights Act 1988; or ■ A liquidator if the remaining trustee is a corporate trustee under liquidation.

■ If none of these alternatives are available, then an application to the Court will, unfortunately, be unavoidable.

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Apple iPad Meeting Pakuranga. Come along to our one hour presentation: “Learning more about accessibility features like vision and hearing which are built into Apple iPads”. Mac Senior Net Auckland, Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga. Monday, August 10, 1.30pm.

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Ladies Probus Club Half Moon Bay will meet in the Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, Devon Rd, on Monday August 17 from 10 am-12 noon. Interesting speakers, trips, friendship, fellowship and fun. Morning Tea provided, new members welcome with no pressure to join. Phone Zenda 534 9787 or email zendasmith@xtra.co.nz for details.

Robert Ashworth viola and Sarah Watkins – piano. Canadian-born with an extensive international playing career. Robert is currently principal viola of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and has played at All Saints regularly in the Jade String Quartet.

Sarah is one of New Zealand’s busiest and most valued pianists, having won awards for several recordings. Their programme includes music by Alfred Hill and Brahms.

Thursday, August 6, 7pm-8pm at All Saints Church, Howick. Admission by donation.

If you have questions or concerns about your trust, contact Sheryl Ali sheryl@ wynyardwood.co.nz.

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Are you retired and would like some mental stimulation and meet new friends?

Howick U3A could be for you. We have 27 small groups who meet monthly on a wide variety of subjects – arts, sciences, music, travel, current events and many more. Our general meeting is held second Monday of each month at the Howick Bowling Club, Selwyn Road, at 9.30am and guests are always welcome. Phone Geraldine 5371917 or David 5344829.

LADIES PROBUS Establishing a trust to protect assets has been commonplace in New Zealand. The increase in the number of trusts created has resulted in a corresponding increase in the number of people acting in the role of trustees. As our population ages, issues, such as dementia, may impact on these trusts if they have a trustee whose mental capacity has diminished.

Under the current law, the process of removing a trustee who has lost capacity is a complex one which has often resulted in an expensive and time-consuming application to the Court. However, the new law (called the Trusts Act 2019), which comes into effect on the February 1, 2021 aims to simplify this process.

Loss of mental capacity is determined after a formal medical assessment has taken place. The new law now makes it compulsory to remove trustees if they lose their capacity to perform the functions of a trustee. The removal takes effect 20 working days after the notice is received by the trustee.

If a trust deed provides a different method of removal, then that method may be chosen instead of the newly provided process.

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POLITICS

Botany voters have a choice B

otany’s heavyweight electorate candidates will be hosted by the Life Growth Community Trust at its Botany Meet the Candidates evening on Tuesday September 1.

The event’s candidates panel will comprise the incumbent multiple term MP and party leader JamiLee Ross, the highly-ranked Labour candidate Naisi Chen and National’s businessman turned rookie politician Christopher Luxon.

“All will be there to tell you their story, set out their policies and answer your questions,” said Lloyd Wong, the facilitator for the event.

“When we look back on 2020, we will no doubt

share stories about two key themes, the unprecedented pandemic and leadership.

Our emotions in 2020 will cover the spectrum of fear, love, respect, trust and wonder. Fear of the pandemic and love of our family, friends and community.

Respect and trust in our New Zealand leaders to eliminate the virus and the sheer wonder at leadership choices in other parts of the world.”

As a team of 5 million, Wong said everyone played an integral part to beat the virus here in NZ. “However more than that though, voters elected the leaders of the country, that did so well in protecting the people and tangata whenua of NZ,” said Wong. “In September,

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voters have the big responsibility to again elect the government that will take NZ forward, to protect and lead NZ’s economic recovery in a world still reeling from huge pandemic challenges. The team of more than 50,000 Botany voters have a real choice and responsibility to elect its best political leaders for the times.”

Wong is also calling for questions from Times readers for the election candidates. Email your questions in advance to office@ecw. org.nz. ➤ Come along, listen, engage and decide your choice, Tuesday September 1, 7.30pm at East City Wesleyan Church, 219 Burswood Drive, Botany.

within the footpath zone from East Village Takeaways down the street as far as 4 Uxbridge Road (Clear Skin Care).

The scaffolding will remain in place for 3-4 months. Locals have been asked to be patient during this time.

Howick Village Association says that the contractors have been asked to minimise any disruption to businesses/public during this work.

We all know someone deserving in the community, someone who goes that extra mile, or devotes that extra hour or two of their time or is just there when you need support and encouragement.

Thanks to Avenrose Florist and Rices Mall, we’re going to send a bouquet to your community hero – once a month.

If you know of someone who truly deserves a special little acknowledgement, email info@times.co.nz with who they are and why they should receive this beautiful bouquet using FLOWERS in the subject line.

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MORAL TURPITUDE

EMERGENCY BUDGET IS DISAPPOINTING Last week (July 16) the Auckland Council approved their Emergency Budget which cuts services, reduces infrastructure investment and sells assets - all while increasing rates and taking on record debt.

The consultation process was dreadful, failing to provide Aucklanders with the information we

needed and showed a council that is out of step with the people it’s meant to serve. Despite record submissions, councillors barely debated the issues on Thursday, instead opting to thank each other.

This budget is the inevitable result of a council that lacks financial discipline, operational control and long-term vision. For the sake of our city, we must do better.

Damian Light, Botany

I believe that just because the person down the road is a burglar that doesn’t mean the guy across the road can be an arsonist. However, it seems our Members of Parliament have problems with such an approach.

Barely out of the Andrew Falloon (National) scandal, we hurtle into the Lees-Galloway (Labour) scandal with an apparent back-up plan courtesy of Winston Peters (NZ First).

These black marks on the expected integrity of MPs benefits only one group, the reporters who have a ready-made Babette’s Feast of material to gleefully report. And good on them, otherwise these matters would be “managed internally”. We’ve heard that before.

Disappointing to us is party finger pointing at each other’s scandals, hopefully not to outdo each other, but rather “it’s a relative thing, look at how bad they are…”

The arsonist who has been caught is saying “It’s unfair! The burglar down the road was burgling...” This moral relativity goes all the way to the top where we have leadership describing illadvised social contacts (e.g. photoops) as fleeting – as if subjective explanations exonerate them from judgments applied to others.

I have a suggestion so that MPs who suffer from moral turpitude can stop wasting our time. An amnesty period of a week.

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Dr Mike Schmidt, Pakuranga

PROMISES, PROMISES

It’s easy to make them when you are using other people’s money.

I seem to remember the Nats only a few weeks ago chastising the coalition for condemning future generations to an unassailable mountain of debt.

Judith Collins revamped the coalition’s transport plan on a larger scale, a problem which her party created by opening the floodgates to immigration which makes a mockery of all of that.

On top of that she was a leading critic of the coalition’s housing plans conveniently ignoring National’s own housing efforts which in their nine years of office were decidedly worse.

The coalition inherited the country’s worst housing shortage in the NZ’s history. You can bet the promises from both parties will come thick and fast in the coming election, so much so that thinking New Zealanders will have to spend time sorting out the hypocrisy from reality, The plethora of promises from the mouths of politicians must be exposed and tempered with common sense from all political correspondents in the coming weeks if we are to have a meaningful election.

If hypocrisy is a leading require-

ment of being a politician, or Prime Minister for that matter, Judith Collins has it in great abundance.

Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay

THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH

As I clear the in-box and reflect for a moment on its contents, it becomes obvious that these are challenging times.

Do we bow to the dictates of China’s and Russia’s totalitarian regimes? Or do we respect our inherited foundations of Judeo/ Christian democratic rights to free speech, free association and our human rights?

The communist nations of China, North Korea, Iran, Russia, Turkey are on one side of the ledger, while Britain, USA, Canada, Israel, Australia NZ, Japan, South Korea form the other side of the ledger.

These two basic ideologies do not mix. It is very unlikely that either will give way to the other economically or diplomatically. Hence the build-up of militaries on both sides of the ledger, it is very concerning for those pursuing world peace.

World views are very stubbornly held, yet it is in this very area that conflict resolution must be found.

The irony is that in this area of debate, debate itself is inhibited, even forbidden, on penalty of death. The search for truth is nonexistent but power and control is.

Perhaps God will make a way where there is no way, for our human leaders and their endeavours are failing us.

Ian George , Howick

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PUTTING A PERMANENT SMILE ON PEOPLE’S FACES

Chelsea Wang, Alex Zhao & Alistair Liew with BBYC New Commodore Sara Poore.

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SAILING

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By JIM BIRCHALL

B

ucklands Beach Yacht Club held their junior prize giving on Saturday, July 25.

It was a great event attended by around 120 young sailors and their families.40 children received their Learn to Sail Certificates and for some, Centreboard division Regatta Cups.

The guest speakers Dave Helg (Rear Commodore of Centreboard), Nic Drummond (centreboard sailor) and Ian Darby (RSO from YNZ) all contributed to a successful event.

Angus Adamson, coach for BBYC, said it “It was great to see an increase in the diversity of the sailors coming through our Have a Go and Learn to Sail programmes, forming connections with local communities is very important to the club and it really shows that sailing is for everyone to enjoy.”

“The 2019-2020 Season started well with one highlight being the successfully run BBYC leg of the RS Feva Traveller series in midMarch, this was a first for BBYC and we aim to continue this regatta annually,” Helg said.

“It was the first time we have run a centreboard regatta out of the old Grangers Point Clubhouse for many years and it really showed the potential for further utilisation of this facility in future.

“The impact of Covid-19 was challenging but we have emerged from this with a positive outlook to further build the centreboard fleet, particularly after our first bilingual promotional event that boosted the number of attendees at Learn To Sail classes over the summer.”

Sailing academy supervisor Sarah Jane Fairley said the club had over 1200 participants from the local area joining in plus sailors

News bites PACHUB LAUNCHED

Maori Television and Pasifika TV, a 24/7 channel service of Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited (PCBL), on Friday announced the successful launch of a new Pacific Contribution Hub (PacHub) to be housed at Maori Television’s East Tamaki Studio. PacHub is the culmination of significant investment and hard work over the last 12 months, including PCBL’s Pasifika TV service and regional infrastructure upgrade to better support its network of Pacific broadcasters.

from college and youth programmes, to adult Learn to Sail. “We had a great season despite Covid. We had 70 Junior sailors participate in our Junior Level 1-3 courses, with 25 per cent managing to complete Level 3 and will be moving into the BBYC Centreboard next season,” Fairley said.

Senior sailing coach (and 2000 Olympian 470 class) Melinda Henshaw also heralded the season a success. “Over the course of the season we have had many great ‘learn to sail’ moments. “What makes it the most fun is the variety of abilities that come to us.

Some have little or no water confidence and some are children of Olympic sailing champions! We aim to give every child better water confidence and learning through fun games and activities. We also hope to give them the magical feeling that comes with being able to command and sail your own boat.”

LIONS 60TH

The Lions Club of Pakuranga Panmure this year celebrates its 60th anniversary with a luncheon at the Howick Club on Saturday, November 14. Among projects the club has taken on this year are its collection of pyjamas for Jammies in June for needy children via the Middlemore Foundation and collecting bread bag tags for Bread tags for Wheelchairs, a South African initiative to recycle the tags to fund wheelchairs for needy disabled. It is also recycling hearing aids to the Pacific Islands, Nepal and Africa. For further information contact Chris on 0274-481-490 or send an email to ccmartin@xtra.co.nz.

Safer speeds – a month on Last week marked one month since Auckland Transport (AT) introduced safer speeds on more than 600 roads across Auckland.

As part of Auckland Transport’s Safe Speeds programme, there are now lower speed limits for Auckland’s City Centre, and on some roads in the Rodney and Franklin Local Board areas.

Auckland Mayor Phil

Goff says “reducing speeds on high-risk roads is part of how we hope to reduce deaths and serious injuries and keep road users safe. It is encouraging to see that Aucklanders understand the need for the changes and that most support them being made.

“While we all want to get from one place to another as quickly as possible, we also want to see the levels of deaths and serious inju-

ries on the road reduced.

The lower speed limits tend to reduce travel times by only a few minutes,” the mayor says.

Speed limits on approximately 100 other roads across the region also changed on 30 June.

A survey of 610 Auckland drivers conducted from 14-22 July and released today, shows 61 per cent of respondents support the changes.

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Tom Russell, centre, lost his supported employment at Altus Enterprises as a result of Covid-19. He is one of the first trainees at New Zealand’s first training cafe for people with intellectual disabilities now open at Pakuranga’s contemporary art gallery, Te Tuhi.He is pictured with Te Tuhi executive director Hiraani Himoni (to his left), trainees, staff, partnership colleagues and politicians.

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COMMUNITY

New training café at Te Tuhi T

he Covid-19 global pandemic, and the subsequent lockdown, has seen everyone considering what the new normal looks like.

For many disabled people, this has resulted in greater uncertainty, greater concerns for health, and even fewer employment opportunities.

Tom Russell was one of the people who was initially worried about the “new normal”.

As a result of Covid-19 and the subsequent lack of long-haul flights, Tom lost his supported employment at Altus Enterprises where he had worked for around five years refurbishing Air New Zealand’s headphones.

However, it turned out that Tom’s situation is better and brighter than he could have imagined.

Tom is among the first trainees at Aotearoa New Zealand’s first training café for people with intellectual disabilities, now open at Pakuranga’s contemporary art gallery, Te Tuhi.

The café is run in partnership with Rescare Homes Trust and the University of Auckland and provides in-house training and paid employment for people with intellectual disabilities.

The café officially launched at Te Tuhi on Wednesday July 20 with an enthusiastic turnout that included friends, whanau and supporters from all of the partners along with

local politicians, community groups, and café patrons.

It serves homemade cabinet food, Phoenix Organics beverages and barista-made coffee, with coffee beans sourced from The Lucy Foundation, a disability empowerment organisation which manages an entire supply chain of coffee that is inclusive of people with disabilities from Mexico, the country of origin, to New Zealand where the coffee is imported.

Over the initial training period, Tom has already mastered the use of the industrial dishwasher, taking and delivery of food orders and basic work skills.

He is now looking forward to mastering the cash register and doing more extensive food preparation.

Tom says that the opportunity to be part of the training café was a perfect fit, as he has family members working in hospitality.

He says the supportive environment is great, “I really, really like going to the café. Everyone is so easy-going and the customers are really good”.

Tracey Lanigan, CEO of Rescare Homes Trust, echoes Tom’s feelings and is excited to see the benefits for the current and future intakes of trainees.

“The training café is an excellent stepping stone to learn new skills in a supportive environment and we

Left top, Paul Young, Naisi Chen and Ben Fraser; left centre, TeT uhi cafe trainees; left, Simon Byers; above, Katrina Phillips; right, Robbie Francis; far right, Hiraani Himona.

are excited to be partnering with Te Tuhi and the University of Auckland in creating equal learning, training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities,” says Tracey.

Hiraani Himona, executive director of Te Tuhi, was delighted at the number of attendees at the launch.

“Nearly $2000 was raised at the launch event by generous donations from members of the community.

The café is a non-profit social enterprise and while we anticipate that it will become fully self-sustaining, currently all partners are contributing financially,” says Hiraani.

“The café welcomes donations to cover costs including trainer wages and accessible equipment, but more than anything, we encourage everyone to support the project by spreading the word and using the café”.

Although it is hoped that the training café will be a stepping stone to even more employment opportunities for Tom, currently he is just taking his time to appreciate his “new normal”, saying that he is “just really, really happy to be here”. ➤ Te Tuhi Café is open Monday to Saturday, 9am-2pm and located at 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga. Te Tuhi is fully accessible, with stepfree entrances, accessible parking and toilets. If you would like to support the training café, visit www.tetuhi.art/supportte-tuhicafe.

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BIRTHDAYS

Make it a double celebration

By FARIDA MASTER

L

ia Reynders is celebrating her 100th birthday for the third time in weeks with different groups of friends and family. She turned 100 on April 15 but couldn’t celebrate her milestone birthday due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

On Wednesday morning, it’s a double birthday celebration with friend of 20 years, David Fox who is celebrating his 90th birthday.

There is a lot of banter as a group of seniors from Manukau Age Concern step into the two vans loaned

by Salvation Army Howick and Lion’s Club Papatoetoe. As part of the double birthday celebration, a trip to Bill’s Antique Toy Collection, in Whitford, has been arranged by David, a member of the Lion’s Club for 51 years.

Fox, who has been driving seniors to special outings for two decades, tells the old girls to behave themselves as there is a journalist on board. There is plenty of laughter as the ladies get into the van, ready for a day out.

Owned by Kathie and Bill McNabney, the private toy museum has a delightful morning tea awaiting the birthday celebrants and their friends. There is a special birthday cake baked by Kathie for the nonagenarian and the centenarian.

Somehow, the setting seems apt for Lia and David celebrating their second childhood at Bill’s enchanting playhouse of vintage toys, cars, aircraft, bicycles, tractors, prams, dolls and tin plated trucks.

Most of the vintage toys have been restored by Bill and daughter Rachel. The rest have been inherited, gifted or bought.

Lia, who walks with a spring in her step, is even tempted to sit

Above: left, 100-year-old Lia Reynders (right) and 90-year-old David Fox celebrated their birthdays together at Bill’s Antique Toy Collection, in Whitford; right, Lia with Bill, owner of the Antique Toy Collection; below, guests admiring the collection featuring more than 1000 dolls.

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in Bill’s favourite car, a red and white Austin Pathfinder pedal car.

She believes she is agile enough to squeeze in, till everyone else gently dissuades her.

“I can fit in,” says the 100-year-old ready to take on the challenge.

Some of that confidence probably stems from the fact that the lady of Dutch heritage does English country dancing twice a month at Highland Park.

Also a keen gardener, the Farm Cove resident grows her own vegetables and sends some of that produce to her daughter Connie.

The centenarian takes pride in the fact that every year she has crocheted six full-sized blankets for a

charity, Operation Cover-up.

“Last year I could only crochet five blankets, and this year I managed just one blanket because I am losing sensation in my finger tips.”

But that hasn’t stopped her from baking bread, washing and cooking hot meals.

Lia belongs to three community groups including Counties Manukau Age Concern and Selwyn Seniors in Cook Street.

She says she joined the community groups at 80 when she realised she was losing her eyesight.

“I was going blind. I had a retinal detachment but you have to keep active and keep going. There is no other option,” she says.

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HISTORY

Howick’s concrete road As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary in 2022, the Times continues its series by Alan La Roche giving readers a glimpse of life as it used to be. The countdown began at the 170th in 2017.

The opening of the concrete road on Saturday, January 24, 1931 from Greenlane, Harp of ErinGreat South Road corner through Ellerslie, Panmure and Pakuranga to Howick was a turning point in Howick’s history.

Howick was no longer a sleepy farming village; it became a suburb of Auckland. You could drive to Queen Street in half an hour!

The construction started at the Greenlane end reaching Panmure in 1926. The road went over the 1918 Ferro-concrete Tamaki River Bridge although there were some concerns about its deteriorating condition. Oxidation around the reinforcing iron was causing the concrete to disintegrate.

A vote was taken with Howick residents in 1928 to support a loan for over £15,000 to concrete the road to Howick, provide reticulated water and seal the Picton Street footpaths received overwhelming support even though it would take

The grand opening of concrete road, Picton Street, 1931.

many years to pay it back.

In February 1929 it was recorded that 1000 vehicles used the metaled Howick to Panmure road every day. Isherwood and Bellam were appointed contractors for the Howick Town Board, to build from

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Botany Road corner to the end of Picton Street. They employed many local men using a mobile concrete mixer and hand spreading using wheelbarrows and rakes over the 18-foot-wide road with a 4-foot shoulder of compacted metal.

The footpaths in the business section of Picton Street were tarsealed with quarry kerb-stones made by Dalmatians at Penrose.

These kerb stones are still lining Picton Street today. Other Howick footpaths in 1931 were made of shell from local beaches.

The opening ceremony took place outside the Howick Town Hall by the Minister of Works, Hon Mr Tavener who cut the ribbon held by the two oldest residents of Howick - Rhoda White, 95 years old and Boney Andrew, aged 90 years.

A cavalcade procession March of Progress assembled at the Howick Town Board boundary (by Howick Intermediate School of today).

Many old residents found Victorian dress and carried items of the period. Pack horses with supplies, bullocks with carts, horses hauling drays or wagons, horses and buggies, were followed by old cars, new cars, buses and trucks.

ANNIVERSARY A large crowd had assembled along the route led by Members of Parliament, Howick Town Board members and Auckland dignitaries.

After the ribbon was ceremoniously cut, speeches were made from the balcony of the recently rebuilt Marine Hotel (now the Prospect of Howick Hotel) to the assembled crowd below.

A Howick public holiday was observed for opening day. The concrete road stopped at the end of Picton Street, funds ran out and all workers were dismissed and became unemployed due to the Great Depression.

Cook Street was tar sealed in 1938 but all the other metaled streets were not sealed until after World War II. You can still see the concrete road in Kerswill Place, Pakuranga, as a much admired and valued street. ➤ Alan La Roche, Howick Historian

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CLASSIFIEDS

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If this position sounds of interest to you, please contact our Manager, Mark on (09) 576 8597 for further information.

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Board of Trustees Casual Vacancy for an elected trustee

A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.

The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.

If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to: Chairperson Board of Trustees Our Lady Star of the Sea School 14 Oakridge Way, Howick, Auckland 2013 by: 01.09.2020

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OPEN MORNING Parents of prospective students and their families, and members of the public, are warmly invited to visit our school on OPEN MORNING to see our campus, view displays and meet staff and students.

The Reception office will be open during this time to accept enrolments.

Michael Williams Principal

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Saturday 8 August 2020 9.00am–12 noon

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Howick Baptist Healthcare is seeking a creative self starter to co-ordinate social activities at our boutique retirement community of 42 apartments called 139 on Union and to assist residents to organize activities at our rental village, Stevenson Village. Both villages are in Howick.

The role involves planning and implementing a range of activities both on site and in the local community. The role also involves liaising with the apartment residents about day to day matters, and assisting with some administration.

This position is part time 15 hours per week, to be worked flexibly according to the activities schedule.

This role will suit you if can work un-supervised but also in a team, enjoy working with older people, have a ‘can do’ attitude, think creatively and are well organised.

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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.

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HBH SENIOR LIVING

BBI will be taking Year 7, 2021 enrolments online this year.

Please follow the details on the school’s website: www.bbi.school.nz.

The online enrolment form will ‘go live’ from 3 August 2020 for both in zone and out of zone students.

The closing date for both in zone and out of zone enrolments will be 3.00pm Wednesday 2 September.

OPEN DAY – Bucklands Beach Intermediate School will be having an Open Day for prospective parents (adults only please) on Thursday 6 August.

The times are 9.00-10.00am and 11.00am-12noon.

You do not need to book – just come along at either time on the day.

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OPEN DAY AND ENROLMENTS Bucklands Beach Intermediate Enrolments for 2021

Property Manager & Licensed Salesperson

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Vehicle and phone supplied – Competitive rates

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0800 677 467 09 576 1507

RENTALS

DRAINLAYERS DRAIN UNBLOCKER CCTV, plumbing or drainlaying background preferred.

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House Lots

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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POLICING

Roadside drug driver testing Bill introduced T

he Government has announced details of a planned new law to give police the power to conduct random roadside drug testing of drivers, Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter and Minister of Police Stuart Nash announced last week.

The Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Bill was introduced to the house today and is intended to have its first reading in the House this week.

“This Government is committed to reducing drug-related harm in our communities. This new law will allow Police to test if drivers are under the influence of drugs anywhere, anytime, just as they do now for alcohol,” said Nash.

“Last year, 103 people died in crashes where the driver was later found to have drugs in their system. We need to do more to stop impaired drivers getting behind the wheel,” said Genter.

“Enforcement on our roads is a key part of this, but every one of must challenge dangerous driving behaviours in friends, workmates or family,” said Nash.

“The Bill allows Police to use oral

Frontline Police staff are to trial a new real-time drug screening service.

fluid tests to check drivers for drugs which are likely to include THC (cannabis), methamphetamine, opiates, cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy), and benzodiazepines.

“These are currently the most prevalent and high risk drugs and medications used by drivers in New Zealand.

Photos supplied

“Under this law, drivers who test positive for the presence of drugs will be fined, immediately suspended from driving for 12 hours, and lose half their demerit points.

“Drivers would also face harsher criminal penalties where blood tests confirm impairing levels of drugs in their system, or drugs

combined with alcohol.”

Genter said, “We all want driving on our roads to be as safe as possible. Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol makes drivers more likely to speed, lose control of the vehicle, or crash.”

“It’s important we get this right.

I expect the Bill to head to select committee after the election where experts and the general public can weigh in on the details of the proposed law.

“Road safety is a priority for this Government. No loss of life on our roads is acceptable and we’re committed to taking action to stop unnecessary trauma.”

Specific criminal limits for drugs will be added to the Bill by Supplementary Order Paper and provided to the select committee for scrutiny, allowing the independent expert panel sufficient time to provide advice on the setting of these limits.

“Seeing lives transformed by Christ’s saving power.

Being a community of hope, love and care.”

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Service Times are: Sunday: 7.30am & 9.30am Wednesday: 10.00am (Selwyn Church) allsaints@xtra.co.nz www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

THIS SUNDAY

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8.30am 9:00am 10:45am 5:30pm Also online streaming at 9:00am

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Sunday Service: 9.30am

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SPORTS RESULTS

Weekend footy results

By JIM BIRCHALL

RUGBY LEAGUE

A 42-point haul in the opening 40 minutes set Howick Hornets up for a big win over Bay Roskill 48-8, who showed admirable character to win the second half despite the lopsided scoreline.

Wings Jesse Keven and Reid Cooke both scored hat tricks for the Hornets in the win.

The Pakuranga Jaguars continued the eastern dominance

with a convincing 36-10 over the Waitemata Seagulls out west in Ranui.

RUGBY UNION

Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) held on 31-30 in a nailbiter over Papatoetoe at Sutton Crescent.

A strong head wind battered the players but didn’t impair great ball in hand skills exhibited by both teams. Pakuranga scored two great tries after employing a

width to width attack where the backs and forwards combined well to get over the chalk.

However Papatoetoe were in the same mood and they hit back with two great tries of their own, with one of coming from a special counter attack.

From there the lead was exchanged several times. PURC director of rugby Pita Alatini was thinking his charges had given the match away when they gave away a penalty with four min-

utes remaining on the clock.

However the PURC premiers re-gathered the kick-off and kept things tight until they reached the 22 and forced a penalty which George Taina knocked over to see them home.

“A strong performance by Jerry Samania earned him player of the day. Strong mentions have to be made to Dwayne Polaitavao, Max East, Tone Ng Shiu and George Taina for their strong showings,” Alatini said.

Below, half time score from Saturday’s game.

Times photos Wayne Martin More photos @ www.times.co.nz

CROQUET

Pakuranga croquet champions Pakuranga Croquet Club has won the Auckland Teams Championship for the first time in a decade. The team, which was undefeated all season, beat the fancied Warkworth team 8 to 4.

The successful team was made up of Neal Henderson (captain), Tony Sullivan, Steve Field and Gill Warn who was also a member of the previous winning side.

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OPINION

Singing the Blues’ praises S

atisfying as it was to see Akira Ioane named Player of the Match in the Blues 39-19 Super Rugby Aotearoa win against the Highlanders on Sunday, Finlay Christie and Caleb Clarke would have been just as deserving.

That is not to decry a fitter, more rounded Ioane who has improved his work rate and defence, but to acknowledge the high standard set by relative newcomers.

Scot-born former Saint Kentigern, Tasman and Hurricane halfback Christie has only had a few starts for the Blues this season after Sam Nock, another former St Kents pupil, had started the season so well.

But having played second fiddle to feisty TJ Perenara at the Hurricanes for too long, Christie wisely took his chance with the Blues whose former Tasman coach Leon MacDonald is now the Blues’ chief mentor.

In Dunedin Christie had the rare distinction of outplaying Aaron Smith, the world’s best halfback, by emulating his quickness to the breakdowns, speed of pass and lively defence.

Furthermore, his support play added thrust to the attack, allowing

In Dunedin halfback Finlay Christie – formerly of Saint Kentigern College – had the rare distinction of outplaying Aaron Smith, the world’s best halfback.

Photo Eurosport

him to score two of the Blues five tries and set up another.

Left wing 21-year-old, 103kg son of a gun Caleb Clarke ran with power and pace, busting tackles and also setting up tries with his sweetly-timed passes.

Like 23-year-old, 105kg Rieko Ioane who has made an impressive move from wing to centre, Clarke has all the assets to play well in that position too.

Having not won a Super Rugby crown since 2003 or beating the Highlanders under the Dunedin

roof since it was erected in 2011, the Blues have lacked the tactical nouse and cohesion to be a force.

Until now.

The difference is Tom Coventry has produced a tough, strong forward pack that packs power in the scrum and possesses genuine depth with fierce competition for starting berths.

Hoskins Sotutu was the best No 8 in the country and making a strong bid for the retired Kieran Read’s All Black jersey before he suffered a knee injury to allow Akira Ioane to

return to No 8.

Before that, Ioane had done well at No 6, but only after a serious injury crippled gutsy Tom Robinson’s season.

Having started at fullback, former Hurricanes star Beauden Barrett has played his last few games at his favoured first-five berth where Otere Black had given such good service and whose goal-kicking was superior.

Mark Telea has been a strong, fast right wing who plays with much the same determination and

Agnew’s Angle verve of unorthodox Crusaders All Black Sevu Reece.

Under Coventry’s guidance, the forwards have improved immensely, especially at scrum, defence and the powerful runs so often led by Patrick Tuipulotu, Ofa Tu’ungafasi. Sotutu and now Ioane.

There is now real pride in the gutsy Tana Umaga-inspired defence which rose to great heights in the dying stages of wins against the Chiefs and Highlanders.

With the winless Chiefs again feeling hard done by in their 32-19 home loss to the Crusaders on Saturday night, it just goes to show how small the margin is between the best and the rest.

Having moved to second in the championship behind the Crusaders who have a game in hand, the Blues have the bye next weekend before closing their season against the champions at Eden Park the following week. ➤ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

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We’re also introducing more mobile testing units to provide even easier access to swabbing.

Get Tested

If you have a new or worsening cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, head cold or loss of a sense of smell, or are offered a test, we encourage you to get tested as a precaution.

For more information, visit your local District Health Board website.

Location

Centre Name

Address

Operating Hours

Referral Process

NORTH

Northcote Community Testing Centre

16-18 College Road, Northcote Corner of College Road and Kilham Avenue. Entrance via College Road

Open 8am-3pm, Monday to Friday

Drive-thru/walk-in. No referrals/ presentations after 3pm

CENTRAL

Eden Terrace Community Testing Centre

112 New North Road, Eden Terrace Entrance via Ngahura Street

Open 8am-3pm, Monday to Friday

Drive-thru/walk-in. No referrals/ presentations after 3pm

WEST

Whānau House, Waipareira Trust, Henderson

6-8 Pioneer Street, Henderson

Open 8am-3pm, Monday to Friday

Drive-thru/walk-in. No referrals/ presentations after 3pm

SOUTH

The Whānau Ora Community Clinic

25 Druces Road, Wiri

Open 8am-3pm, Monday to Friday

Drive-thru/walk-in. No referrals/ presentations after 3pm

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