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s Aucklanders celebrated New Year’s Eve with fireworks and gatherings, Gemma Malins was on a hospital bed. The 28-year-old from Beachlands had a job with the local after school care, studied early childhood education and worked in two daycare centres. Then, in mid-2018, she noticed the lump under the skin on her thigh. The doctor told her it was “fat”. As the months passed she noticed the lump grew larger and she had a new one on her breast. On her second visit to the doctor, they told her it was likely Lipoma (fatty lump) and that she “could pretty much rule out cancer”. Upon moving to Beachlands in 2019, she met her GP who sent her to a specialist. “Because I didn’t have health insurance, it was a three month wait,” Malins says. She says her GP “understood me right from the start” and is “so kind and caring” and has been incredibly supportive throughout Malins’ journey. She visited the specialist and

received her biopsy results. On October 2019 she was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. “It was quite a shock,” Malins says. “Not one doctor had sent me for further testing of these lumps.” Malins says she feels let down by the health system as, for more than a year, doctors dismissed her worries. Malins and her partner Brandon stopped working. Keeping up with her studies was impossible. One positive to the difficult situation was Malins and Brandon’s impromptu wedding and honeymoon to Paihia. “My husband never leaves my side,” she says. “He’s wonderful.” Her first treatment was an intravenous immunotherapy called Keytruda. It seemed to be working until Malins received word that the tumours were growing. In February she needed 4.5 litres of fluid drained from her abdomen. She also had radiation on three melanomas. “It was horrible,” she says. “I had to wear a mask over my face as I was bolted down to the table to treat the one

in my brain. It was very claustrophobic.” She enjoys going out for walks, going to the beach, eating out, travelling, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Malins told the Times that she feels people treat her differently because of her diagnosis. “I’m not able to do things I used too,” she says. “I feel left out. I feel like my illness defines me.” Her new treatment, ipilimumab, is her last option. It costs her $12,000 every three weeks at a private clinic. Malin’s Nana kindly paid for the first one. Now she is fundraising for the rest. Celine Moshiem, Malins’ sister, set up a Givealittle page to help raise funds. So far she has reached $52,000 out of her goal of $48,000. “All I can do now is take one day at a time,” Malins says, “and make the most of every moment.” ➤ https://givealittle. co.nz/cause/can-youhelp-gemma-fight-forlife?fbclid=IwAR1SwOpBGtDg7krcKPzCOZJJ3JxwARu aopRvhtGmASrQOKxlsIglG jLZl0

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amlyn Boddington desperately signalled for help for more than 10 minutes as an injured elderly man lay in the rain. At 9:10am on Tuesday April 20, Tamlyn was driving along Botany Road by Xtreme Bowling when she spotted an elderly gentleman on the ground, flailing his arms. There were cars in front of her. “I thought someone would stop,” Tamlyn says. “They didn’t.” Acting quickly, she turned into the parking area, jumped out and ran over to the man. He shook his head and turned to face the wall. She waved at passing cars urgently as she called an ambulance. No cars stopped. This went on for 10 minutes. Tamlyn spotted a big Harvey Norman truck coming up from the lane behind Xtreme. She signalled to him. Immediately the driver,

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clearly visible,” she says. “I have seen first-hand how amazing this community can be but I was shocked at how he was just ignored.” She mentions that it was a “scary sight, seeing a man rolling and waving his arms, head and bandaged legs in the air” but in those situations “you have to put your personal fear and doubts aside and help”. Sometimes it is “easier to turn a blind eye” or tell yourself that “someone else will help,” says Tamlyn. She is grateful Jono stopped to help. “I hope this encourages people to truly see others around them and not to be afraid to help,” she says. “This man was cold and alone and so many people passed by.” John has recently had brain surgery, been discharged and lives off Millhouse Drive. “If anyone knows of this lovely man, I have so many offers of help for him,” she says. “I would love to check up on him and show him he isn’t alone.”

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Donated bikes awarded to Riverina School By ZOE GARDEN Auckland Transport (AT) donated 15 bikes and helmets to a local school as part of its ‘Keep it 30k’ campaign. AMETI – Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative – was launched two years ago to “give residents of South Eastern suburbs improved transport choices and better connect them to the rest of Auckland”. In early 2020, Fulton Hogan – contractors in charge of the AMETI construction – and AT teamed up to create a way to decrease traffic speed and improve community and worker safety. “The ‘Keep it 30k’ campaign was launched in June 2020. The speed limit

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Jono, stopped his truck and ran over with “no hesitation”. Together they lifted the man up and placed him in the truck out of the rain. Later he helped Tamlyn slowly walk him over to Xtreme where he could sit on a chair and then waited with them. “The man said his name was John,” Tamlyn says. “He couldn’t remember his last name or address.” As the shock wore off, John managed to get across he has cancer, had brain surgery and was discharged a few days ago. He travelled to Harvey Norman in an attempt to buy a cell phone. Unfortunately he’d landed on the ground and was unable to get up. The staff at Xtreme organised food and water for John. The ambulance took 40 minutes to get there. Jono and Tamlyn left once he was settled in with the paramedics. Tamlyn says she is appalled by the lack of help from passing cars. “There was no way he wasn’t

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POLICE

Driver charged over schoolgirl’s car park death By CHRIS HARROWELL

olice have charged the driver of a vehicle that fatally struck a girl in an east Auckland school car park. The girl, five-year-old Joanna Kong, later died from her injuries in hospital. She was struck by a vehicle at Pigeon Mountain Primary School in Bucklands Beach on March 23. Counties Manukau Police say a 77-year-old man is scheduled to appear in the Manukau District Court on May 6 charged with careless driving causing death over the incident. Emergency services were called to the school at about 8.40am on March 23 after being notified of a serious crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian. The injured girl, whose family lives in Bucklands Beach, was taken to Starship Hospital in a critical condition. She died in hospital with her family by her side on March 28.

“Police extend our condolences to her family at this incredibly difficult time,” Counties Manukau East Police senior sergeant Anson Lin said at the time. “We have been providing the support we can to the family as well as the wider school community, who have been greatly impacted by this incident.” Counties Manukau Police’s serious crash investigation unit was notified of the incident and examined the scene shortly after it happened. Police officers were at the school in Wells Road when the Times visited the scene. Yellow cordon tape had been placed around a car park at the front of the school and access to the entrance blocked off. Investigators were examining a silver Mercedes-Benz sedan parked on the grass adjacent to the car park. Police revealed on March 24 that a 77-year-old man had been forbidden to drive following the

incident. “Any further decisions around his eligibility for driving will be for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to make,” police said. Pigeon Mountain Primary School principal Ian Dickinson and board of trustees presiding member Mark Eades posted a public message on the school’s website on March 28. “We are supporting and helping the [girl’s] family where possible,” they said. “Our sympathies and love go out to her family and we will be striving to provide them with any support they need. “During this difficult time, we are all going to express a range of emotions. “We therefore should expect, try to understand, and support a variety of emotions and behaviours. “We should support discussion about the event, the feelings it gives rise to, and ways of responding.”

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The former headmaster of Cockle Bay Primary has died. Kevin Peterson – a much loved teacher, father and grandfather – passed away suddenly at home on April 30. He was 94 years old. His wife, Dawn Peterson, died on August 25, 2020 at Middlemore Hospital. The Times previously reported that Kevin took pride in the fact that between him and his wife, the two taught for a century. “I taught for 58 years and she for

43 and together we made it 101,” he said. He was the principal of Cockle Bay School from 1967 to 1984. He moved to Saint Kentigern College in 1984. Kevin retired at the age of 75. The death notices say Kevin was the loving father of David and Andrew and grandfather of Emma, Laura, Cooper, Olivia and Ruben. ➤ A service for his life will be held at All Saints Church, Howick, at 11am tomorrow.

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CRIME

Jewellery store targeted again By CHRIS HARROWELL

Parish priest Father Craig Dunford (right) at the celebrations of the new Catholic Church near Sancta Maria College on Saturday. Photos supplied Simplepress.co.nz

n east Auckland jewellery store has been targeted by thieves for the second time this year. A spokesperson for Counties Manukau Police says an investigation is under way into a burglary committed overnight on April 20 at Botany Town Centre business TJ Handcrafted. “The incident took place at about 1.30am with the offenders leaving in a vehicle after breaking into the store. “Police have been at the store ... and have been making follow-up enquiries including CCTV footage. “This premises was also the scene of an alleged aggravated robbery incident in January. “Two men were charged in relation to that matter and are currently before the courts.” The same jewellery store was previously targeted on January 10. Detective senior sergeant Veronica McPherson said at the time two people were arrested and charged in relation to the alleged armed robbery of the business. One of the suspects was armed with a shotgun, she said.

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St Luke’s celebrates new church Police are investigating a recent burglary at a jewellery store at Botany Town Centre. Times photo Wayne Martin

“A quantity of jewellery has been taken. “These offenders fled the shopping centre on a moped shortly afterward. “This moped was later located in the nearby East Tamaki area.” Police examined the store and the moped following the incident. On January 20, police publicly announced they had made two arrests over the robbery on January 10. “We arrested and charged a 22-year-old man with aggravated robbery and aggravated assault over the incident.

“We have also recently arrested a 41-year-old man in relation to the incident. “He is also charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated assault.” The 22-year-old appeared in the Auckland District Court while the 41-year-old appeared in the Manukau District Court. ➤ People with information on the alleged burglary at TJ Handcrafted overnight on April 20 can phone police on 105 quoting file number 210421/4380, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Saturday May 1 marked the dawn of a new era for the newest parish of Auckland - the Parish of St Luke’s, Flat Bush. “Our journey began 14 years ago in a little chapel within the premises of Sancta Maria College in Flat Bush,” Parish Priest Craig Dunford said. The new church was dedicated and blessed by Bishop Patrick Dunn and his Auxiliary, Bishop Michael Gielen Father Craig was accompanied by Fr Ezio Blasoni SM who was the original priest for the community of St. Luke. They were supported by other priests of the Diocese and a huge congregation. Father Craig estimated some 1500 people attended the celebra-

Bishops Michael Gielen (front) and Patrick Dunn at the new St Luke’s church in Flat Bush on Saturday.

tions on Saturday. “It was a great celebration for the parish and also for the area of Flat Bush,” Father Craig said. “Everyone enjoyed the celebrations.”

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OPINION

Howick Police Station integral to our community safety MP for Pakuranga

any of you will now be aware of the proposed closure of the Howick Police Station following Auckland Council’s decision to sell the land the station is located upon. This is disappointing news for our community. Community policing is often an undervalued part of the way our police interact with us and keep us safe and, if this station closure makes it harder for them to do their job, we will suffer for it.

We are fortunate to have had a fantastic team of community constables taking care of our area, who regularly go out of their way to support victims of crime, engage with residents and businesses on law-and-order issues and provide a friendly police presence in our area. Without Howick Police Station, the distance between Police HQ in Ormiston and its farthest suburbs, such as Bucklands Beach and

Pakuranga Heights, becomes a lot larger and the community will be right to wonder what impact this will have on their safety. I recently met with the Counties Manukau District Commander Jill Rogers to discuss and express my concerns with the closure of this station. I was pleased to hear that police are actively considering options to retain a community presence elsewhere in our Howick community, and I will be pushing

for this to happen. I strongly believe in the work our community constables do and it is vital they continue to have a local base to operate out of. I look forward to working with police over the coming months to ensure this can be the case going forward. (Botany MP) Christopher Luxon and I will also be holding a public meeting to discuss this proposed closure and invite you to attend to hear directly from Acting Counties

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Manukau East Area Commander Colin Higson about the future of our Howick Station and to have your voice heard on this incredibly important matter. The meeting will be held on May 25 at 7pm at the Howick Bowling Club, 33 Selwyn Road, Howick. We look forward to seeing you there. Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga

Pakuranga Heights School marks Anzac Day By ZOE GARDEN Pakuranga Heights School and Davis Funerals have marked Anzac Day with a creative initiative. Middle and senior school students learned about the significance of Anzac Day and why New Zealand commemorates this on April 25. Senior students then embarked on their own research to find out about someone they felt was a New Zealand war hero. Students used their research to write a biography on the chosen war hero and included their

names and ranks on wooden poppies they painted which were supplied by Davis Funeral’s Pakuranga branch manager SweeHam Lim. “The poppies were a great support to us to include an action for our learning,” Antonia Burton, Team Leader at Pakuranga Heights, says. “The students enjoyed it.” It also helped to create a memorial spot where they could hold a small remembrance service on the last day of term so “all students could experience this,” Burton says.

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vehicle testing inspector working in east Auckland was suspended after being the subject of a complaint. The male staff member worked at the Vehicle Testing NZ branch at The Hub in Botany. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency senior manager for safer vehicles Nicole Botherway says the inspector was suspended following an investigation. The agency undertakes regular reviews to ensure vehicle inspectors are conducting inspections in compliance with the relevant manual, she says. “If we believe there may be a significant safety risk to the public because of a vehicle inspector failing to meet the standards needed to carry out their delegated authorities, our regulatory powers allow us to suspend an inspector or inspecting organisation. “Further actions as a result of this suspension can range from a warning, a suspension with conditions to allow the inspector or inspecting organisation to work their way back to compliance, or a proposal to revoke their authority to conduct these inspections.” Botherway says the

agency will only refer an inspector or inspecting organisation to police if evidence of criminal activity is found. She says the agency’s Safer Vehicles programme is working through the next steps for the suspended inspector and the case has not been referred to police. A copy of a letter sent by the NZ Transport Agency to an affected vehicle owner and seen by the Times says the agency has “safety concerns about the warrant of fitness” (WoF) obtained for the vehicle. The letter states the vehicle in question received its WoF from the VTNZ at The Hub. “Their vehicle inspector was immediately suspended from carrying out WoF inspections on 04/02/20201 due to safety concerns in their work. While your current WoF is still valid and no specific concerns about your vehicles have currently been identified, we strongly recommend you get your vehicles reinspected rather than waiting until its expiry date.” The letter says the recipient can pay to have their vehicle re-inspected or talk to VTNZ at The Hub about the branch meeting the cost of the inspection. “You will also need to pay

for the cost of any works required on your vehicle to get it up to WoF standard. “We remind you it is every vehicle owner’s responsibility to ensure that vehicles are up to WoF standard.” Botherway says letters were sent to the owners of about 1720 vehicles with current WoFs issued by the suspended inspector. “In instances where an inspector has been suspended and letters are issued to owners, the warrant of fitness is still valid. “We may not have specific concerns about the safety of every vehicle inspected by an inspector who is subsequently suspended, but we strongly recommend owners get their vehicles re-inspected rather than waiting until its expiry date. “This is for their safety and the safety of all other road users.” VTNZ national technical manager Craig Basher says the organisation has found no safety concerns with any of the vehicles presented for re-inspection since the letters were sent out. Basher says several VTNZ branches, including at The Hub in Botany, are currently closed as a measure to recover costs lost from last year’s level 3 and 4 Covid-19 lockdowns.

Two years ago, Gill’s cat passed away. She proceeded to donate his cage to the Coastal Cat Rescue which uses these items to provide for stray and abandoned cats and kittens. “The owner and I started speaking,” Gill says, “and the rest is history.” Gill has been volunteering ever since. Coastal Cat Rescues operates on the Pohutukawa Coast – Beachlands, Maraetai and surrounding areas. It is a non-profit organisation that takes dumped, unwanted and stray cats and kittens from the street and places them in foster or loving homes when they can. Lyn Gribble, the founder and owner, says that abandoned cats are a troubling issue within New Zealand. “One of the issues is that people give away free undesexed kittens,” Lyn says. “Then often, when the owners find out the costs to desex, they allow them to reproduce or abandon them to become strays, and the cycle continues.” It is the aim of with all rescues to stop out-of-control breeding because many

of the kittens become sick and die from living on the streets, says Lyn. Kitten season usually runs from spring with the peak in summer and lasts into June. Gill, volunteer, with Popcorn, a rescued Photo Zoe Garden “There are a kitten. lot of sick and suffering kittens,” Lyn says. “We are a bit over“Right now, two of the whelmed during kitten searooms in my house have son,” Lyn says. “Our funding transformed into quaran- has been significantly cut.” tine zones so that I can sepaCoastal Cat Rescue is a rate them.” member of the Community So far, this season, Coastal Cat Coalition which gets Cat Rescue has homed a grant from the SPCA for around 50 kittens. Last year desexing. it was more than 80. About half the funding “It’s exhausting, some- has been cut, impacting times heart-breaking and Coastal Cat Rescues and often rewarding,” she says. similar operations. “It’s always been my pas“Luckily we’ve had sigsion to make a difference in nificant community help,” the lives of cats. I’ve been Lyn says, “but it’s definitely rescuing them for a long been a blow”. time.” Currently Coastal Cat Gill, the Coastal Cat Rescue has 10 volunteers. Rescue volunteer, agrees Lyn says they are looking wholeheartedly. for people to join their team. “I volunteer three hours “We are always searching every day, if I can,” she says. for volunteers,” she says. “It’s absolutely hard work – “The cats require a lot of sick cats, meeting all their attention. Even though it different needs. Still, I love can be hard work, it’s so it. I love all the cats”. worthwhile.”

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‘THIS INTERSECTION IS DANGEROUS’ The Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association are incorrect (Group opposes $300k intersection changes, Times, April 27) if they state that there have been no accidents at the intersection of Avoca and Advene roads and Alexander Street. I live very close to the intersection and there have been quite a few – fortunately none really serious. I’ve only seen an ambulance once but the remnants of vehicle bits in the road every now and then indicate that there have been a few minor dings. I am guessing that because, luckily, they have been minor, none get reported. However, more luck than judgment. I have been nearly hit five times travelling in my car along Alexander and always by vehi-

cles driving at speed through from Advene or Avoca without stopping at the stop sign or even to look. Just a few days ago a cyclist rode down Avoca, must have been doing at least 50, perhaps more, flew through, no helmet, managed to look one way as he got to the midpoint. If any cars had been coming, he would have been wiped out. Only about 30 per cent to 40 per cent of cars actually stop at the stop signs and a similar percentage slow and treat it as a give way. The rest don’t seem to give a toss and just barrel through. On one occasion I was halfway across Avoca with my dog when a vehicle came up Advene, didn’t stop, flew through the intersection and caught me with its side mirror. The driver got out and berated me for “being in the way”. Had he stopped, I would have been well across. I have complained to the police

HIGHLAND PARK DESERT Ross Nielsen’s letter of April 20 “Highland Park Desolation” shone on a light on a situation that has perplexed many who live in the vicinity of the village. I have been a resident of Highland Park since 1976 and have enjoyed the sense of community the shops engendered. Its cheerful collection of eateries, retail shops and services catered for all our needs and the unique town clock was a welcome sight when lit up at night. The village provided an important focus for locals who would meet regularly for coffee or a meal in pleasant surroundings. However, for the last two years on visiting the village you are confronted by barriers, closed shops and an atmosphere of abandonment and decay. Rubbish is being dumped in the area and its air of neglect has attracted vermin, vagrants and vandals.

This situation has developed as everyone knows because of a battle between the supermarket giants Woolworths (Countdown) and Foodstuffs (Pak’nSave). Countdown has been operating two supermarkets side by side shutting out any competition. Although Pak’nSave have bought the village, Countdown maintain their operation there by retaining the lease which has a covenant preventing the establishment of any rival supermarket. Pak’nSave have gone to the High Court but have been instructed that a resolution must be sought through arbitration. This dispute is covered in the article with the link https:// www.fcmcbusiness.c o.nz/ battle-at-highland-park/. Enquiries with the Howick Local Board reveal that as far as the Auckland Council is concerned, this is a private matter because of the covenant. No building consent application has been lodged and therefore a compliance monitoring officer has not been assigned. Unless Pak’nSave have made further progress through arbitration, the answer may lie with the Commerce Commission who in November 2020 undertook a “Market study into the Grocery sector” at the request of the Government. This will investigate “Anti competitive behaviour” involving grocery retailers which can attract heavy penalties under the Commerce Act. The final report of this study is

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due on November 23 which will hopefully conclude that behaviour like Countdown’s is anti-competitive and is operating in a manner that is detrimental to the local community. For an Australian Company like Woolworths to treat a community with such blatant disregard is a disgrace and just another dismissive gesture we have come to expect from our ‘friends’ across the ditch.

Colin Graham, Highland Park

➤ Editor’s Note: A Countdown spokesperson replies: ➤ We have been proud to be part of the Highland Park community since the 1970s, and like your reader, we’d love to see this return to being a vibrant little shopping centre. It’s disappointing to see the specialty tenants and other shops close. When Foodstuffs (which has brands including Pak’nSave, New World) bought the shopping centre and became our landlord, they would have been aware of our lease agreement and the need to ensure that the supermarket is part of an integrated and functioning shopping centre, as well as other requirements around maintaining pedestrian and vehicle access for our supermarket. We’re proud to employ more than 20,000 Kiwis right across the country in our supermarkets, distribution centres and support offices. We always want to serve and positively contribute to the communities we live and work in, and Highland Park is no exception.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Murderous motive behind stage thriller By CHRIS HARROWELL

eople with a thirst for psychological thrillers involving malice, misery, and murder should be captivated by Howick Little Theatre’s stage production of The Girl on the Train. The high-profile play features a cast of seven actors and is directed by Matthew van den Berg. It’s based on the novel of the same name by author Paula Hawkins and adapted for the stage by Rachael Wagstaff and Duncan Abel. The story is set in the United Kingdom and centres on the character Rachel Watson, who van den Berg describes as “unemployed, divorced and a depressed alcoholic”. Watson rides the train daily and becomes obsessed with a group of people she sees in the outside world from her seat. They include her ex-partner Tom Watson, his new wife Anna, their baby Evie and a couple named Scott and Megan. She invents a fantasy about their lives and when one of

Actors Ruth Edgar, left, and Katie Fullard are among the cast assembled for a local production of the play The Girl on the Train. Photo supplied

them goes missing, Watson inserts herself into the resulting police investigation in ways she couldn’t foresee. “Everybody becomes a suspect,” van den Berg says. “In her drive to maintain sobriety, Rachel recovers and realises what was actually going on and she tries to clear her name. This is a psychological thriller. It has a lot of themes, such as birth, death and the desire to have a baby.” Van den Berg says the cast is comprised of Kiwi talent

THEATRE

Gair McRae Scholarship concert

The Howick of the Uxbridge Children’s and Children’s Youth Theatre Theatre and (HCYT) is feeling Offstage Youth extremely lucky Theatre,” Fiona that HCYT said. Life Member “In 1996 Kay Shacklock this organisais organising tion became a concert, in The Howick the Musical Children’s & Theatre genre, Youth Theatre.” on Saturday Gair McRae. Photo supplied Past pupils May 15 at 7pm will be among at the Uxbridge the performTheatre, to celebrate ers, alongside some of the HCYT’s founding princi- voice students from the pal and local identity, Gair University of Auckland. McRae who passed away “We are very excited in November 2020. and extremely lucky to This evening will also have HCYT alumni Morag fundraise for HCYT with Atchison, top New Zealand a view to establishing a soprano, as one of the perscholarship in Gair’s name. formers,” said Fiona. Funds will be used to help “Everyone will be students to attend the accompanied by Kay on drama classes. the piano.” HCYT principal and MCs for the evening will Gair’s daughter Fiona be Fiona and HCYT deputy Bailey said Kay chose principal Kelly Scott. to perform this at the “This promises to be a Uxbridge Centre because fun and worthwhile evenof its historical signifi- ing,” said Fiona. cance with regard to Gair. ➤ Tickets are $25 per “Gair started this thea- head (light refreshments tre group at Uxbridge included), Uxbridge and used this as a perfor- Theatre. To book email mance venue from 1981 hcyt@xtra.co.nz or phone to 1996 under the name 537 4943.

as well as overseas-based actors, including Katie Fullard as Rachel Watson, Cameron Smith as Tom, and Ruth Edgar as detective inspector Gaskill. The cast members have trained and worked in countries including the UK, Sweden, Japan, China, France and the United States. Howick Little Theatre’s production is the New Zealand premiere of the play, he says. “We’re probably only the third company to have produced this play. The theatre

is taking a risk in that this is a high-profile contemporary play. It will help to attract a younger audience. “It’s introducing new material as well as new actors and I want people to say, ‘it’s community theatre but it’s pretty bloody good and I’ll go back there’. “The set is looking fantastic but it all comes down to the quality of the actors. “They’re really delivering and from a director’s viewpoint, I’m very happy.” ➤ The Girl on the Train ➤ Directed by Matthew van den Berg ➤ Howick Little Theatre, Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga ➤ Season: May 8-29 ➤ www.hlt.org.nz

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ACADEMICS

It’s …er… really rocket science Former Macleans College student Joel Lawson has recently completed his PhD thesis from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and will be working in aeronautics. Since leaving Macleans, Lawson (Upham House 20052009) has been studying aeronautics at Caltech. He gained his MSc from Caltech in 2016 and will have a PhD in aeronautics conferred in June following his successful thesis defence in early April. Lawson is a member of the Caltech Hypersonics Group which researches flight at very high speeds, such as during re-entry into the atmosphere from space. Prior to his postgraduate studies at Caltech, he obtained a BSc in chemistry and a BE in mechanical engineering from the University of Auckland in 2014. He remains at Caltech as a postdoctoral researcher while he awaits the processing of his US permanent residency which is a prerequisite for most employment in the non-academic aerospace industry. He will remain in the Los Angeles area as possible employment opportunities there include SpaceX, NASA JPL, Blue Origin and Virgin Orbit. When he was at Macleans

Joel Lawson and wife Angela Kong (Mansfield House 2005-2009). Photo supplied

College Lawson was named the 2009 Dux. In NZQA Scholarship examinations he gained a prestigious Premier Scholarship. He was only one of eight in New Zealanders to receive this top national award. He also achieved Outstanding Scholarships in chemistry, science and statistics & modelling, and Scholarships in mathematics with calculus and physics. He was awarded the All-Rounder Cup for Boys at Senior Prizegiving 2009 and won a silver medal at the Chemistry Olympiad, held at the University of Cambridge in 2009. Lawson achieved the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award and had it presented by Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, at a ceremony in Wellington.

Charlotte Newman, top, plays Tess in Howick Children’s & Youth Theatre’s Offstage students’ upcoming play Blue Stockings; above, Lucy Lonie plays the lead in Howick Children’s & Youth Theatre’s upcoming play Times photos Wayne Martin Rumplestiltskin.

THEATRE

HCYT has something for everyone The Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre (HCYT) has three shows coming up – and they’re excited after prolonged lockdowns shelved shows last year. “After Covid prevented us from performing in 2020, we are delighted to be able to tread the boards again,” says HCYT principal Fiona Bailey. Youth Theatre students are performing Blue Stockings which is a funny, but hard-hitting drama set in 1896, in Cambridge, England. It delves into women’s educational rights and their right to obtain degrees. It is suitable for children 12 years and older – right the way up to grandparents. This is an emotional and passionate show. It performs on Thursday May 6 and Friday May 7 at 7.30pm and on Sunday 9th May at 4.30pm. Tickets are $10 per head. For families we have Rumpelstiltskin. This is a full-length play based full-length play based on the traditional story known to all. This is a fun show suitable for children 5 years and older. It performs on Thursday May 6 & Friday May 7 at 5pm, on Saturday May 8 at 1.30pm and 4pm and on Sunday May 9 at 1.30pm. Tickets are $8 per head. For younger viewers there is Gingerbread House in the Forest. This is approximately an hour long and is suitable for children 3-4 years and older. It performs on Saturday May 8 and Sunday May 9 at 10am and 11.30am. Tickets are $6 per head. “All shows have been rehearsing since February and the casts is ready to bring their performances to life for the local community,” says Bailey. “Please come along and support these hardworking students. There is something here for everyone.” ➤ Performances at The Harlequin Theatre at 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick. For bookings email hcyt@xtra.co.nz or call 537 4943.

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Veteran Eric Wilson, who has just turned 102, leads the conclusion of Howick’s Anzac Day commemorations. Times photo Wayne Martin

ANZAC DAY

More relevant than ever before: RSA In the wake of Howick’s annual Anzac Day commemorations, two naval veterans think it is only growing in importance. NATHAN LIMM explains.

wo of Howick’s senior naval veterans say Anzac Day commemorations are more relevant now than ever before. Locals gathered on Stockade Hill on Anzac Day for annual services remembering all New Zealanders who participated in action overseas. John Titmus, vice-president of the Howick RSA, served in the Royal New Zealand Navy for more than 20 years. He says the world is more conflict-conscious than ever. “You can go home and get instant news all the time about conflicts all around the world which otherwise you wouldn’t know about.” New Zealand troops are currently deployed in the likes of Syria, Iraq and South Sudan. Titmus says Anzac Day commemorations are a big boost to Kiwis serving overseas. “I actually think it’s miles more important today than it was yesterday. It almost stops the nation. It usually cuts across political boundaries.”

Mike Cole, a fellow naval veteran who served for 23 years, participated in conflicts in Malaya and Borneo. He was aboard the HMNZS Otago in 1973 when they witnessed the Mururoa Atoll nuclear test in Tahiti by the French. Cole says without the Anzacs, New Zealand could be a very different country. “You wouldn’t have the freedoms you enjoy today; the freedom of speech and association. “The entire history of the world could’ve gone another way.” Titmus says there are few Kiwi families unaffected by the World Wars. “My dad fought and was wounded in Italy. He was pretty battered and bruised psychologically in 1945. My Grandfather was in Passchendaele and on the Somme.” Both veterans agree New Zealand derives its sense of national identity from wartime. Cole says the infamous Gallipoli campaign was the first time New Zealand was recognised as a country. “They went away as

Cantabrians or Aucklanders and they realised in the trenches we were all one. They got a sense of identity of being New Zealanders.” The day also reinforces the partnership Aotearoa has with Australia. Cole says New Zealanders have fought alongside our trans-Tasman neighbours throughout history. “Basically they’re our brothers; they’re just over the ditch there. We become a stronger and better force.” Titmus says turnouts for Anzac Day commemorations seem to be on the rise. “What’s staggering these days is the amount of kids that show up for dawn service. It didn’t used to happen but now it’s almost a family thing.” The day marks 106 years since the Gallipoli campaign began. ➤ Nathan Limm is a 20-year-old student in the third year of his journalism degree. He has grown up and done all his schooling in Howick, most recently attending Howick College. He is currently working as a sports journalist with Newstalk ZB.

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HOWICK TRAMPING CLUB Monday, May 10. Club night is 7.30am on the second Monday of each month below Howick Bridge Club, 563 Pakuranga Road, $2. Club member Pam Rowe will head up a presentation and slide show of the January HTC tramp in the fabulous Kaweka Range. Magical rain forest, mysterious tops, hot pools, cold rivers and Whio (NZ’s rare blue duck) are just some of the highlights. Explore the outdoors with great people. Day walks & overnight tramps. New members welcome. Phone Janette 536 6459.

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Argent Masters Marching Team would like to invite ladies any age over 30 years to join them for the 2021/22 marching season. Please look to Marching Auckland Facebook or Argent Marching Team Facebook or phone enquiries to Dawn 0274919195 to answer any questions.

Handel’s perennial favourite “Messiah” features in Pakuranga Choral Society’s first concert for 2021. The choir sings part 1 of “Messiah” which contains the music related to Christmas. For this performance the choir is joined by four exciting young soloists from the university who will each also sing a solo item. The first half of the concert will be “A Mass for the Community of St Luke” by conductor David Hamilton. This recent work, commissioned by St Luke’s Church in Remuera, takes a fresh perspective on the traditional mass. Organist Michael Bell joins the choir for this programme of sacred music. All Saints Church, Howick, Sunday, May 23, 2.30pm. Adults $25, seniors $20, students $10. Tickets available at the door.

HERITAGE TALK VIA ZOOM 3 Jean Wishart. Publishing icon – Jenny Lynch. Hear the story of the late Jean Wishart, Woman’s Weekly Editor for 32 years. Wednesday, May 12, 12pm. Contact Karen Lawson 377 0209. or karen.lawson@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

HERITAGE TALK VIA ZOOM 4 What Lt Cooper did in his summer holidays in 1850 – David Verran. Covering Cooper’s visit to the Bay of Islands and to the Pink and White Terraces at Rotomahana. Wednesday, May 19, 12pm. Contact Karen Lawson 377 0209.or karen.lawson@aucklandcouncil. govt.nz.

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Idyllic Countrysides. The Auckland University Student Chamber Orchestra (AUSCO) will be performing this May with all proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. The programme features several beautiful pieces for string orchestra, themed around folk songs and landscapes, Sunday May 9, 2.30pm, All Saints Church, corner of Cook Street and Selwyn Road, Howick. General admission $20, students $15. Tickets eventbrite.co.nz/e/idyllic-countrysides-string-orchestra-charity-concerttickets-150296507901 or with cash at the door. Or visit facebook.com/ausco.ausa for more information.

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The next meeting of the Howick Branch of the NZSG will be held on Saturday, May 8 at St Andrew’s Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick at 1.30pm. Robert and Jennifer Clark will be speaking about DNA and some resulting shocks and surprises. Door charge $5. Visitors welcome. Phone 576-4715 or 576-5400.

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Beauden opens fullback door for bro Jordie

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Crusader Mitch Hunt who, behind a tigherish forward pack, played a key role in the Highlanders’ upset defeat of the Crusaders earlier in the season. Versatile Chiefs matchwinner Damian McKenzie is also an outstanding first-five and fullback who excites fans and terrorises opponents with his daring deeds. While the silky running Jordan is another exceptional No 15, Jordie Barrett’s bruising defence and greater involvement on attack

could give him the edge over two other outstanding candidates. With Aaron Smith a certainty to start at halfback barring injury, the midfield combination will have the selectors scratching their heads and risking splinters. Ngani Laumape remains the most powerful runner, Rieko Ioane the fastest and Anton LienertBrown and David Havili the most skilful. It’s an indictment on the Blues that Ioane and explosive left-

wing Caleb Clarke are not getting enough ball to utilise their tryscoring talents. Clarke was starved in the Blues latest 39-19 win against a gutsy second-string Chiefs team that rested their best for this Saturday’s final against the Crusaders at Christchurch. Why they didn’t work his blind or bring him in outside his secondfive is dumbfounding. Although Clarke is the incumbent left wing with a bright future,

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eauden Barrett’s decision to chase the All Black No 10 jersey opens the door for brother Jordie, Damian McKenzie and Will Jordan to challenge for his All Blacks full-back berth. Which just goes to show what incredible backline depth Ian Foster and his fellow national selectors have to choose from. With Foster and Grant Fox former first fives who understand the requirements of the position so well, will they favour 29-year-old Barrett at first-five ahead of Richie Mo’unga who has held the test berth for much of the past two seasons and continues to star for the Crusaders? Possibly if Barrett can convince the selectors he has returned to the form that won him status as the world’s best player in 2016 and 2017. However that old sparkle and thrust hasn’t been as apparent in the years since, either as a first-five for the Hurricanes or fullback for the Blues and All Blacks. He’s been good but not great. However, his current form in Japan for Suntory Sungoliath has sharpened, albeit against lesser competition. Beyond Mo’unga, the big No 10 mover this year has been former

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Run raises $27,000 By ZOE GARDEN The Rotary Club of Highbrook has raised $27,000 at the Goodman Fun Run Walk on March 24. The annual event was supported by local company sponsors, an army of 50-plus volunteers and some 500 participants. “We thank our main sponsors Goodman, EPS Foam (NZ) Ltd, Wynyard Wood and Barnes Plastics Limited and many other generous sponsors who offered goods or gifts in kind who all made this event possible,” Highbrook Rotary Club treasurer Ravinder Manilal said.

From the proceeds raised, Highbrook Rotary will be donating to local charities including Middlemore Foundation, Totara Hospice, Life Education Trust, Mobility Dogs and other smaller charities. For Middlemore Foundation, they are funding the purchase of five much-needed recliner chairs for Middlemore Hospital’s Neonatal unit. “The comfortable chairs enable loved ones to stay longer periods of time with their sick babies when space is so limited,” Manilal said. The next annual Highbrook Rotary Fun Run is on March 2, 2022.

remarkable team effort by Howick Pakuranga Swimming Club (HPK) at the annual Swimming New Zealand National Age Group Championships has cemented the club’s national ranking in the top 10. HPK took a team of 15 to Wellington for the championships, a five-day meet – ending April 23 – for the country’s best 13-to-16-year-olds to compete against each other, said the HPK’s Alastair Bates. “HPK’s athletes did fantastically well concluding the championship as the eighth best club in the country (out of 68),” Bates said. “Our 15 athletes entered 70 different events over the week and made 38 finals. Out of those 38, 31 (82 per cent) swam a new personal best. That’s a fantastic achievement and a testament to the work both they and their coaches put into being prepared both physically and mentally. “Congratulations to all athletes

involved during the week but also to coaches Rachel Palmer and Horst Miehe and managers Leanne Asiata and Katherine Sweetman. Without them the athletes wouldn’t be able to compete.”

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13-year-old Mae-Ying Reynolds brought home the club’s lone gold medal in the 1500 freestyle and added a bronze in the 800 freestyle; 14-year-old Danielle Asiata brought home 5 medals – silver in the 400 IM and 100 freestyle and bronze in the 400 freestyle, 200 IM and 1500 freestyle; 13-year-old Olivia Bates brought home 4 medals – silver in the 200 breaststroke and bronze in the 400 IM, 100 breaststroke and 1500 freestyle; and 16-year-old Skyla MacDonald brought home 1 bronze medal in the 100 fly.

Top right, Danni Asiata claimed five medals – two silvers and three bronze in the nationals: right, Mae-Ying Reynolds (centre) brought home a gold medal for Howick Pakuranga Swimming Club and team-mate Olivia Bates (right) had a four-medal haul including a silver and three bronzes. Photos www.bwmedia.co.nz

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