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iss Emilia Maude Nixon of Uxbridge Road, Howick, valued the recommendation of Lord Bledisloe, the former Governor-General of New Zealand, that we should follow the practice of open-air museums of Scandinavia by recording the history of Maori and pakeha in Aotearoa.

In 1935 she developed the “Garden of Memories” honouring Ngai Tai and settlers of Owairoa [later called Howick] “to promote understanding, harmony and goodwill between all people.”

Miss Nixon recognised the importance of The Treaty of Waitangi and that it was signed not far away by the Tamaki River.

She wrote to the Mayor of Auckland City, Sir John Allum, who on March 4, 1953, unveiled a plaque at Karaka Bay commemorating the 17 Maori who signed the Treaty there on March 4, 1840.

Another seven signed here on July 9, 1840. Most were Ngati Paoa or Hauraki but no Ngai Tai signed.

William Fairburn, assisted by Rev Henry Williams and Captain Joseph Nias witnessed the signatures. The July group of signatures were witnessed by Captain Rough, harbour master; George Clarke, Protector of Aborigines and Dr John Johnson,

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Some Ngati Whatua travelled to the Bay of Islands to sign the treaty and sell 3000 acres of Auckland for the capital which also gave them protection. All those who signed the Treaty received two blankets and some tobacco. Auckland, in 1840, had a few tents and shelters but few Maori lived there.

In Howick the son of missionary Archdeacon Maunsell , who had a copy of the Treaty, shared it with Miss Nixon which inspired her to recognise this important site.

In February 1840, more than 200 copies of the Treaty were printed but only nine exist today.

This was New Zealand’s founding document. Some Maori asked missionaries how the British in Australia treated Aborigines.

More than 500 Maori Chiefs signed the Treaty but there were major differences in the Te Reo Maori language and English versions. Successive settler-dominated Governments ignored the Treaty.

Those who defended their lands, refusing to sell, were attacked by military and more than three million acres confiscated with no payment to Maori.

Miss Nixon recognised the grievances.

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All of Howick was taken from Maori and not paid for. Eventually Maori grievances were recognised and in 1975 some compensation was made which continues today.

The Government sold this land to pay for the roads and immigration of Fencible soldier-settlers to Auckland. Some compensation has been made with the Ngai Tai Treaty of Waitangi Settlement.

Miss Nixon was a generous benefactor donating land for Nixon Centennial Park and for many community projects.

Miss Nixon died in 1962 and bequeathed her home with threequarters of an acre as a public reserve, now the Emilia Maud Nixon Garden of Memories for the people of Howick.

Her garden and homestead are administered by Auckland Council and the public may also arrange to visit Te Raukohekohe Museum or enrol at the Te Whare Wananga O Owairoa, both located in the grounds.

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CELEBRATION

Keith marks special day

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n a beautiful sunny afternoon (January 31), Howick man, WWII air force hero Squadron Leader Keith Boles DFC, celebrated his 100th birthday at Bell House in Lloyd Elsmore Park.

The occasion commenced with a fly past from Warbirds pilots as a tribute to Keith on his special day. As well as family and friends, officers from the RNZAF attended and his party opened with an announcement from Howick’s Town Crier Jim Donald.

The former Mayor of Howick, Morrin Cooper, played Happy Birthday on his trumpet. Keith was in great form and thoroughly enjoyed his 100th birthday.

1. A Warbirds fly past on Keith Boles’100th birthday.

2. Keith with his granddaughter Emma admiring a model of the Mosquito aircraft he once flew.

3. Keith Boles having fun with family and friends at Bell House.

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A local business owner is showing his gratitude to the Howick community by giving away hundreds of hot cross buns this weekend.

Local Bakers Delight owner Arjun Tawar says he was inspired by the resilience and community spirit shown by the Howick community throughout the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and will be giving away hot cross buns to all customers on Saturday, February 13 to say thanks.

The aptly named Howick Appreciation Day will be held at Howick Bakers Delight from 7am to 6pm.

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Partnering with New Zealand Police and Sahaayta Counselling services, Patel established the first Gandhi Nivas house in Otahuhu.

Staffed 24/7 by counsellors, social workers and alcohol and drug counsellors, Gandhi Nivas provides early intervention and prevention services for New Zealand men identified at risk of committing harm.

The innovative approach supports men to change their violent behaviour, reducing the likelihood of further family harm and increasing safety for families.

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In their 12th year, the annual Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards celebrate Kiwis from all walks of life – those who inspire, give hope and lead across the six different Award categories: New Zealander of the Year; Young New Zealander of the Year; Senior New Zealander of the Year; New Zealand Innovator of the Year; New Zealand Community of the Year; New Zealand Local Hero.

The Awards Office received a record number of nominations in 2020.

Interestingly, a significant number of the nominations were for Dr Ashley Bloomfield, director-general of Health. However Bloomfield’s office responded saying that although humbled, he wished not to be considered for the award given his primary

role as a public servant.

Three finalists will be announced for the six Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year categories on Monday, March 1, with the winners announced at the New Zealander of the Year Awards Gala Dinner in Auckland on Wednesday, March 31.

Previous winners of the New Zealander of the Year award are: Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand (2020), Mike King (2019), Kristine Bartlett (2018), Taika Waititi (2017), Richie McCaw (2016), Sir Stephen Tindall (2015), Dr Lance O’Sullivan (2014), Dame Anne Salmond (2013), Sir Richard Taylor (2012), Sir Paul Callaghan (2011) and Sir Ray Avery (2010)

New Zealand Community Trust awarded a number of grants in the Auckland region in January including one local one.

NZCT granted Bucklands Beach Association Football Club $13,000 to cover salary. Among the many Auckland gaming venues to have contributed to the grants were the Barrel Inn in Cook Street, Howick and the Celsius Barin Ormiston Road, Flat Bush.

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It happened around 5.20pm and involved a car and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital with moderate to serious injuries.

Two lanes of Ti Rakau Drive, northbound, were closed between Reeves Road and Pakuranga Road while the Serious Crash Unit attended the scene.

FORMER MANUKAU CITY COUNCILLOR DIES Long-time Manukau City Councillor Barry Keon, well-known to the Beachlands/Maraetai community, has died after a long illness, his wife Susie told the Times on Friday.

Keon, a councillor for 15 years, was also the owner of the trimaran Triptych, that sailed in protest against French nuclear tests at Moruroa Atoll.

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Happy New Year Let’s talk to all local What a beautiful summer we are having. The board’s workshops have recommenced, and board members have enjoyed attending local events over the past few weeks. These include family events in local parks which are part of Auckland Council’s summer parks activation programme; and a get-together for elderly residents from local Haumaru Housing villages.

FREE EVENTS

Look out for pop-up ‘Junk Play’ events at Macleans Park. These will occur over three Saturdays February 13, 20 and 27 between 9am and 1 pm, and incorporate repurposing junk into resources for learning, creating an environment where children can play, invent and discover while promoting a cultural shift towards Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Families are welcome to come along, join in, have fun, and appreciate the benefit encouraging free play has on our children.

Auckland Council’s ‘Movies in Parks’ team is bringing two movies to Howick. This Friday, February 12, you can enjoy ‘Footloose’ at Barry Curtis Park.

You can arrive from 6.30 pm and perhaps enjoy a picnic tea until the movie commences at 8.30 pm.

Bring the little ones to Lloyd Elsmore Park to see ‘Frozen 2.’

with Adele White This family favourite will show on Friday March 26 at 7.50 pm. Arrive from 5.30 pm and enjoy pre-movie entertainment and a bite to eat. ‘Frozen’ costumes welcomed! Our popular “Kiwi Anthems In the Park” is on Sunday March 14 in Llyod Elsmore Park. Jordan Luck Band, AutoMatic80s, and Ekko Park are returning for another free Music in Parks concert, 2pm until 6pm.

PUMP TRACK

Later in February we will see the arrival of a pump track in Nixon Park, Howick. This is a temporary installation, designed to provide a fun activity for young people of all ages over the summer months. It will be located on the rear car park at the lower end of the park and is suitable for bikes, scooters and skateboards.

SEEKING WATER

Exploration is underway to locate aquifer in Lloyd Elsmore Park. Council is ultimately hoping to provide water to users of the park by constructing water bores. The Local Board supports this great initiative at this time of water shortage. ➤ Adele White, Chairperson, Howick Local Board

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and community groups and laying rat traps at he is terrified of Mangemangeroa Reserve sharks but can’t in Somerville - an area of wait to swim with ecological significance. them.

Former Howick Talking about the advenCollege scholars Inka Pleiss ture Ethan says, “It is an and Ethan McCormick opportunity of a lifetime! can’t wait to take off on a It will be interesting to disBlake Expedition to the cover history and find out Kermadec Islands aboard what New Zealand would HMNZS Canterbury. have been like 1000 years Blake Expeditions is Former head boy and head girl of Howick College Ethan ago. I’m hoping we come once-in-a-lifetime oppor- McCormick and Inka Pleiss have been selected for Blake across a new species of Expeditions to Kermadec Islands.

Times photo Wayne Martin tunity for young New marine life.”

Zealanders to be part of an adven- ebrating my 21st birthday on the Both Inka and Ethan attended the turous ocean voyage with the Royal expedition.

Blake Inspire programme designed New Zealand Navy. Delegates travel “Also, it will be interesting to see for young leaders with a passion for to remote and environmentally-sig- the impact we will have when we the environment and they give full nificant areas such as the Kermadec visit the Kermadec Islands despite credit to Neera Sundrum, Dean of and Sub-Antarctic Islands to explore people not living there,” says the Ingham House at Howick College, the most remote and bio-diverse sustainability- champion who has for encouraging them every step spots on the planet. Excited about been advocating boomerang bags in of the way. Ethan says that from swimming with sharks and discov- supermarkets and reusable contain- March 1-12 they will be learning, ering fish and bird life they’ve never ers at food-courts to tackle plastic discovering and experiencing the seen before, the Blake Expeditions pollution. wonders of an almost untouched provides an opportunity to learn In 2019, Inka managed to collect ecosystem. “I’ve created a Givealittle from world-class scientists and around 5700 signatures to `End page that will go towards fundenvironmentalists while undertak- plastic wraps for exam papers’ ing the trip and helping Blake NZ ing research.

Petition to NZQA. Thousands of to continue their incredible mahi, Former head girl of Howick exam papers wrapped in biodegrad- inspiring people of all ages to love College, Inka, is excited to embark able plastic wrap end up in landfill. the environment and to protect it. on a voyage of discovery.

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Rebecca and Simeon Brown with baby Anna, and newborn Grace Georgette Brown head home from the Botany Birthing Unit.

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MP welcomes baby girl Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and wife Rebecca welcomed Grace Georgette Brown into the world on Tuesday afternoon, February 2 at the Botany Birthing Unit.

The young dad, who is overjoyed and is taking some time off to support his wife and the newborn, said that Rebecca and Grace are both doing well and were back home the following day.

“We are especially thankful for the support of our midwife Margie Ireland who did an amazing job. We are very grateful for the care of the team at the Botany Birthing Unit.

They are wonderful people and so fortunate to have this service in our community,” Brown said.

Little Anna, who turns two in March, “loves being a big sister to Grace and can’t wait to give her lots of cuddles”.

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wo Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies students – Whitford’s Gayle Lee and Mt Wellington’s Jessica Vea – have been chosen as one of six finalists in the Global Lexus Design Awards competition.

Their concept Heartfelt, showcases creativity, innovation, empathy, and design skills that were adapted to a Covid-19 world and developed as part of the local Lexus New Zealand design awards, run in conjunction with AUT’s Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies.

As finalists, Jessica and Gayle will receive US$25,000 ($34,803) to complete their prototype for Heartfelt and participate virtually in a workshop with one-onone mentoring from world class design professionals.

The Lexus Design Award competition works with a world-class panel of influential judges and the young Kiwi women behind Heartfelt have been chosen – along with five others – from more than 2000 international entries from 66 countries to compete for the Grand Prix trophy in April.

There was also a second Kiwi entry that got through by Henry Glogau, who has dual New Zealand and Austrian citizenship and currently resides in Denmark. His entry, Solar Destination Skylight, is a device that uses seawater to create natural diffused light, drinking water and leftover salt for energy creation.

Andrew Davis, Lexus New Zealand general manager, recognises that having three Kiwi designers in the global top six is a huge achievement – as well as for aspiring, young Kiwi designers across the country. “Not only does the presence of clever Kiwi design at the International Lexus Design Award competition inspire up-and-coming talent - it works to raise the profile of New Zealand designers in a competitive market,” he says.

“Across all the finalists you can see an urgency to the problems being addressed by the designers, with a huge focus on humanity in relation to the changing climate and global pandemic.”

NZ-born Gayle grew up in east Auckland and attended Our Lady Star of the Sea in Howick and Sancta Maria College. “I

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am now AUT, where I am pursuing my Masters in Creative Technologies. I’ve gravitated towards design as I’ve always been curious about how things worked and how they could be improved. I used to do Hard Materials throughout high school and really enjoyed it so that was a factor as well.

She and Jessica became friends at University as they are doing the same degree. “Through our various projects, we found we worked well together and so teamed up to create ‘Heartfelt’,” said Gayle.

“Due to Covid-19, we were unable to go ahead with our original AUT project plans in semester one, so we decided to revise our project to be more Covid-related. Our new idea came about when a family friend

passed away and the funeral had to be live-streamed.

“We couldn’t hug at the time and we really missed those hugs – hugs are comforting and warm.

We thought, is there a way we can replicate the comfort of a hug while being socially distanced?”

Firstly, they broke down what a hug meant to them – warmth, presence and personal connection, and then based the functions of ‘Heartfelt’ off that.

It was just a happy accident that the heart shape was also comfortable to hold and was intuitive as people knew where to place their hands.

“It was simple and that’s what we wanted, especially if our target audience was the elderly,” said Gayle.

“Our device works in pairs, so as person one holds their device in their hands, person two’s device will warm to the temperature of person one. If not being held, the heart will drop to room temperature (neutral).

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Dumpling workshop Celebrate Lunar New Year at Howick Library. Join the Dumpling Cooking Workshop on Monday February 15, 2021 starting at 11am. All welcome. Free event.

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The much-awaited event, the Howick Village Hop will be held on Saturday, March 13 at Picton Street, Howick.

Bring the family and enjoy the rock n’ roll dancing, classic cars, caravans and hot rods, entertainment, food Stalls and of course the iconic Howick Village Market. ➤ If you have a set of wheels to register, please contact manager@howickvillage. co.nz.

uay Gallery is a longestablished name in the New Zealand art industry representing Kiwi artists for more than 15 years.

Based originally in Ahuriri Quay in Napier before moving to Hastings Street, the gallery has an incredible history in offering New Zealand artists a place from which to present and promote their art.

In 2020, Quay Gallery owners thought it time to retire, the lease on the Napier Gallery was up and there were things to move on with.

It was at this time that Nicki and Grant Richards, Howick locals, decided to fulfil a dream of one day of owning an art gallery.

Quay Gallery presented the ideal opportunity and now, just months later, Quay Art Gallery will hold its first Exhibition in Auckland at Uxbridge Arts and Culture in Howick – a fitting

Quay will offer a personalised professional service – in home presentations and private group viewings of select Quay pieces, temporary exhibitions in Auckland and pop-ups throughout NZ. Photos supplied

place for the gallery’s debut.

Quay’s approach to the Auckland market will be a considered one.

Choosing to bring art to the people, as opposed to waiting for the people to come and find their art in one physical gallery space.

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-home presentations and private group viewings of select Quay pieces, temporary exhibitions in Auckland and pop-ups throughout New Zealand will enable the new Quay Gallery owners to fulfil the promise of soundly promoting artists and their art.

You are invited to join in the viewing of their first exhibition

from February 9-20 at Uxbridge Arts and Culture, Uxbridge Road, Howick. Here’s your chance to view work from more than 40 New Zealand top artists. ➤ Quaygallery.co.nz – Exhibition from Feb 9-20 at Uxbridge Art and Culture, Uxbridge Rd, Howick

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Boost for water supply

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new water treatment plant in Papakura will help boost Auckland’s water supply by six million litres a day when it goes live today.

The project is part of Watercare’s drought response and is being built in two stages on the site of the old Papakura Water Treatment Plant, which has been largely demolished.

The total cost of reinstating the supply from the Otuwairoa/Hays Creek Dam, which includes the construction of a new water treatment plant and significant upgrades to Watercare’s water distribution system, is $68 million.

The project delivery has been staged to make sure the supply can be reinstated as quickly as possible.

Stage one included the construction of a temporary treatment plant and the replacement of the

Papakura No 2 watermain from the treatment plant to the intersection of Hunua and Dominion Roads, which will become operational today after only six months of design, consenting and construction.

The temporary plant treats water from the Otuwairoa/Hays Creek Dam which has been out of service for the past 15 years.

The second stage will be a permanent treatment plant, which is already under way and expected to be completed by the end of the year. When it is finished, it will be one of the most advanced water treatment plants in the country.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says, “This project will increase the resilience of Auckland’s water supply, boosting Auckland’s capacity initially by six million litres a day and later up to 12 million litres a day.

“It’s one of several significant upgrades to Auckland’s water infrastructure we’ve made as part of our $224 million investment programme to increase water supply for Aucklanders.

“With increasingly dry summers in recent years and the impact of climate change, this investment is critical to ensuring the resilience and reliability of Auckland’s water supply.”

Watercare head of operations excellence Priyan Perera says most of the stage one plant is designed to be relocated, so things like tanks, vessels, pumps and equipment can be moved to the stage two site as part of the new plant to minimise waste and overall project cost.

Some parts of the temporary treatment plant will become part of Watercare’s mobile water treatment systems fleet

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MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

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Lunar New Year Music Performance at Highland Park Library, Saturday February 13, 10.30-11.30am. Join us for this year’s Lunar New Year music celebration, including Chinese dance, singing, musical instruments, Highland Park Library, 16 Highland Park Drive. Call Auckland Libraries on 377 0209 or email HighlandPark.Library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

SEEKING FRESH VOICES

The City of Auckland Singers will be back rehearsing at Wakaaranga School on Tuesdays starting on Feb 9. We are a diverse, mixed voice choir and specialise in easy listening, well loved pop songs, show tunes and contemporary favourites. We are a friendly group and we are seeking fresh voices to join us as we prepare for our upcoming concerts.

Our aim is to share the enjoyment of singing.

For more information please contact Andrea 027 346 2866 or check our website cityofaucklandsingers.net.nz.

PIZZA & BOWLS EVENINGS

Good prizes, $10 per person, Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, Morrow Ave, every Wednesday 6pm-8pm. Club bowls available, tuition from 5-30pm. Please wear flat-soled shoes, not corrugated. Phone Carole 600 1221 or 021 253 4899.

STAMP GROUP

The Howick Philatelic Society is holding its February meeting Thursday February 18 at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Vincent Street at 7pm. Swap boxes available. The speaker is David Armishaw. His topic “Long gone Mining Village Post Offices in the Huntly District.” Supper served after the talk. Phone David 534 5656.

TEACH ENGLISH

Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring. Learn how to teach English to a new adult migrant, helping them to settle successfully and participate effectively in the community. English Language Partners, Auckland South offers a course which covers six Fridays (9.30am2pm) and is open to volunteers who have a good understanding of everyday English.

Course starts February 26 at Eastview Baptist Church, 559 Chapel Road, Botany. Phone 278 9099 or email aucklandsouth@englishlanguage.org.nz.

HOWICK GARDEN CLUB

The Howick Horticultural Society Garden Club is holding their meeting on Thursday February 11 at 10am in Haseler Hall, All Saints Church, Selwyn Rd, Howick. Trading table, raffle, speaker. All welcome. Contact Patti 5373310 or 0272412734. Or send an email to carrep@xtra.co.nz.

CHOIR MEMBERS WANTED

Come try us out. We are a non-auditioned choir of about 40 members comprising soprano, alto, tenor, bass and would love you to join us. Come to our practise venue: East City Wesleyan Church, 219 Burswood Drive, East Tamaki, 7.30pm, Monday February 15.

Call or text Ann 021434758.

Meets on the third Tuesday in the month in the clubrooms at Te Puru, Maraetai Drive at 10am. We have a meaningful meeting, morning tea and an interesting speaker. On Tuesday February 16 our speaker is Jock Jamieson from the Sensible Sentencing Trust who will be telling us about the Trust, their policies and what they stand for.

Potential new members welcome. Members have a variety of interest groups that they can choose to become involved. Contact Secretary Iris Menzies 0272 912439.

CAR BOOT SALE

East City Salvation Army, Wellington St, Howick. Inside and outside, February 13, every second Saturday of each month. Book your $10 space with Rosemarie Davies 021 563 293.

AUDITIONS OPEN

Auditions for Act Your Age. If you are aged 25 years and upwards – age is not a barrier, this is the show for you. A musical farce for a mature cast described as ‘a rare combination of wonderful new music, belly ache humour and farce’. Auditions are being held at Children’s Musical Theatre Studio, 120 Vincent Street on February 20 and 21. To book an audition time and receive the information pack, phone: 021 224 2687.

Ladies Probus Club Half Moon Bay will resume on Monday February 15, 10am12noon, Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, Devon Road. Katrina Cole from House of Travel will speak about travel for seniors.

Visitors welcome to observe with no pressure to join. Morning tea provided. Phone Zenda Smith 534-9787 or email zendasmith@ xtra.co.nz for more details.

Easy dancing with friendly group. 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month. St John’s Ambulance Hall, Highland Park, 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Enquiries please phone Roz 576 8261.

GENEALOGISTS

The next meeting of the Howick Branch of the NZSG is on Saturday February 13 at St Andrew’s Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick at 1.30 pm. Hilary Arrowsmith will be speaking on historical and family history data bases available through e-Resources at Auckland Library. Door charge $5. Visitors welcome. Further information Phone 5764715 or 576-5400.

HOWICK BRIDGE CLUB

Want to play a fun, social and competitive game? Come and join us, lessons begin February 23 at 7.30pm presented by NZ Grand Master Cheryl Winsor and February 24 at 1pm presented by Richard Andrew a NZ Club Master. The first lesson is free and the total cost will be $50 which includes course notes on completion 563 Pakuranga Road, beside the community centre. Enquiries to cherylhowickbridge@gmail.com, phone 027 277 7400 or richardandrew1568@gmail.com phone 576 1136. All levels of players are welcome. Visit howickbridgeclub.org.co.nz for playing times.

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JUNIOR ATHLETICS – ALL WELCOME

Children aged 2-14 years are invited to Pakuranga Athletic Club’s Ribbon Day on Sunday February 14 (10 am to 2.30pm).

Athletics events, fun races and relays, bouncy castles, treasure hunt, BBQ and tuck shop. Free entry. Come and give junior athletics a try! Yvette Williams Track, Lloyd Elsmore Park (entrance off Cascades Road).

Check out our Facebook page or call Tania on 027 497 7433 for more information.

ART EXHIBITION

Come join us for Metlifecare Edgewater’s Art Exhibition by one of our talented residents Adrienne Jury on Thursday February 18 at 10am. Also see our village and the progress with our development. Complimentary morning tea will be served. Please RSVP by Monday February 15, Ph: 09 577 1600 or email: Edgewater@ metlifecare.co.nz. We encourage those who live locally to walk to the event if possible, as parking may be limited.

FIND YOUR SCOTTISH ANCESTORS Scottish interest group.

Genealogy Research Day, Sunday February 21, 1pm4pm, NZSG Research Rooms, 159 Queens Rd. Panmure. Scottish hospitality, fun and entertainment. Help available for researching. Speaker: Miles Dillon; Topic: ”In The Beginning”. Entry $5 (cash only). Afternoon tea provided.

MINDFUL EXERCISES

The science of mindful breathing and exercises. Free information session by Parvin B Kapila with time for practice and conversation. Friday February 12, 10:30 am – 11:30 am, Pakuranga Library.

HIGHBROOK FUN RUN OR WALK

The Goodman Highbrook Fun Run Walk is back again for 2021. This annual event brings the Highbrook community together while raising funds for charity. Enter yourself or organise your team to participate in either: 5km walk – individual or team of 4; 5km run – individual or team of 4; 10km run – individual or team of four in beautiful Highbrook Park! If you are organising a large group, send us an email to highbrookrotary@gmail.com.

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Saturday February 13, 10am-12pm.

Reimagining History – Adult’s Drawing Workshop – Free. Get the chance to draw objects from the Howick Historical Village’s collection, using a pencil to re-imagine history, led by Artist in Residence Toni Mosley.

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Adele White, Howick Local Board Chairperson will join us at Botany Library and talk about the role of the Howick Local Board in the growth of the new Flat Bush/ Ormiston area – with a Q&A session at the end. Sunday Feb 14, 11am. Showcase Room.

All welcome RSVP at the front desk or email: botany.library@aucklandcouncil. govt.nz.

CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR Lunar New Year Family Fun Day at Highland Park Library, Saturday February 20, 10.30am-12noon. Celebrate with some festive crafts, stories and traditional tea.

Highland Park Library, 16 Highland Park Drive. Call Auckland Libraries on 377 0209 or email HighlandPark.Library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

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Bazeley has an extensive footballing background both as a player and a coach and he was lured back to New Zealand from his professional coaching role at the Newcastle Jets to take up roles with NZF as All Whites assistant coach and head coach of the men’s U20.

Prior to his Newcastle position he was the assistant coach at the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.

Bazeley has been involved in 72 New Zealand international games, coached at five World Cups with the U17 and U20 national teams and he holds a UEFA A Licence.

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As part of the first steps, Bazeley will be working closely with the board and Martin Rodwell (Fencibles United’s new director of football) to understand the key drivers in the club’s transformation.

Vice chairman Ian Davies (Taffy) said, “He will then lead the delivery of these pivotal areas through the club.

“We are very fortunate to have obtained such a high level of football experience and expertise with Darren.

“The work/direction he will set out for the club will come through at all the levels at the club, from our juniors to the senior 1st team.

“The club is in a very exciting place at the moment and has a buzz about it which hasn’t been seen for a while. The future is very bright at Fencibles United for this community-based club.”

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The return of 45th Polyfest The ASB Polyfest, Auckland Secondary Schools Maori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival, is back.

The largest Maori and Pacific Island festival in the world will be held from April 14-17. The iconic festival will celebrate its 45th anniversary this year – after it was put on hold last year due to the initial Covid-19 outbreak, which banned large events.

The 2020 event was cancelled two days before the opening powhiri, causing a significant financial loss for festival organisers.

After spending a great deal of last year focussing on a financial rescue package to cover this loss, the Polyfest Trust announced that the festival will return in 2021 with revised dates and format.

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in 2020, our ASB Polyfest was cancelled as a result of the Covid19 pandemic, and in the interest of the health and safety of our Polyfest students, schools, stallholders, stakeholders and supporting communities.

“This was the second consecutive year our event was cancelled, and a time to reflect on the learnings of the past two years. It was also an opportunity to consider new possibilities for future Polyfest events.”

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“We will hold this year’s event during the last week of Term 1. The venue will be the same,” he said.

The Manukau Sports Bowl will come back to life, with the colour and culture of the ASB Polyfest. The revised festival layout allows more space for stallholders to spread out, and social distancing for attendees.

The countdown is on to the nation’s most prestigious and competitive polo event, the BMW NZ Polo Open, to be held Sunday February 21 at the Auckland Polo Club in Clevedon.

The NZ Polo Open in its 44th year is renowned as a summer highlight on New Zealand’s sporting and social calendar.

Event director Lucy Ainsley is confident this year’s NZ Polo Open will be one of the best yet.

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Phone 09 532 9204 or 027 479 8942

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Phone 09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 E: celsius@outlook.co.nz - www.celsiusheating.co.nz

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We are looking for either a Lawyer or Legal Executive with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience to join our team.

Since moving to our new premises in Lunn Ave we have experienced considerable growth in our practice and need to grow our team.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and competent person with a sound understanding of estate matters.

Key attributes required for this role: • Have experience in dealing with clients and able to manage your own files with minimum supervision • Relate well to clients and referrers • Have good time management, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and a positive can-do attitude • Be able to work in a Paperlite office and manage an electronic file We offer: • An opportunity to be part of one of the Eastern Suburbs’ largest legal practices • A dynamic and forward-thinking firm with a great team environment • Market salary, monthly and annual bonus schemes • Free parking and iPhone • Established precedents, systems and technology • The excellent training, conferences and benefits that are available to members of a NZ Law legal firm

Please email your resume and covering letter to the Practice Manager at DG Law Limited Brandon Tam brandont@dglaw.co.nz No Agencies please DY277535

This position will suit someone with: • Good time management, highly motivated and a passion to succeed.

• Clean driver’s licence essential.

• Driving small machinery experience would be an advantage.

Please send cover letter and CV to lynette15@xtra.co.nz

Kids afternoons Adults evenings Contact Hiroshi 534 1776 (h) 021 060 6006 (m)

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PART TIME CARPET CLEANER Local company looking for part time carpet cleaner Previous experience is preferred but full training can be provided. At times evening work will be required for commercial jobs.

If this suits you and you have a positive friendly attitude email your CV to carpetcleanerposition@gmail.com

CENTRE COOK

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RELIABLE DELIVERY STAFF WANTED

We are looking for a team player with love for children and passion for cooking. You will be planning and preparing nutritional meals for children aged six months to five years, as well as assisting our teachers with our children after lunch.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

HOWICK or surr areas, unfurn, pvte 1 bdrm unit with gge if poss for mature professional lady. Ex refs, plse ph Maxine 027 267 5762 65 yr old Kiwi male wants bedrm with ensuite, no kitchn or laundry needed, from 18 Feb. Ph Chris 021 298 9213

Applicants must have a valid NZ work visa and agree to undergo a police check.

If all of the above sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to: litttlelearners@outlook.com (please note there are three “t”s in it) MP277654

HOWICK or surrounding areas. Unfurn, spacious, private Unit for retired lady.

Ex Refs. Plse ph Chris 535 7812 or 027 3660954

ACCOMMODATION for Professionals, bed & bthrm (fridge & microwave). Quiet senior hsehold. Small $225pw, Large $250pw (+ $22 pwr, wtr, int) quality residences txt 021 48 62 69

TO LEASE

Looking for reliable people wanting to earn some extra cash delivering our award-winning newspaper once a week, every Tuesday.

You must be physically capable to deliver the paper every week — rain, hail or shine.

Our papers are delivered to the Pohutakawa Coast, Botany, Ormiston, Howick, Mellons Bay, Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Farm Cove and surrounding areas.

If this sounds like you get in touch with us immediately and we can arrange a delivery area close to your home. Immediate start.

TWO SPACES FOR LEASE

HBH SENIOR LIVING

93.2sqm and 51.27sqm with shared hallway, kitchen and toilets, 2 covered carparks.

9 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga

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Please email name, address and contact phone numbers to: papers@times.co.nz

VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for warm-hearted volunteers to help with our Selwyn Seniors Group at St Paul’s in the Park Anglican Church, 141 Chapel Road, Flat Bush on Friday mornings 9.30am to 12.00 midday.

You could also be called upon to pick up and deliver home members of the group, so a clean driver licence is required.

If you are interested or would like further information, please contact Reverend Warner Wilder warnerwilder30@gmail.com or 021 548 407.

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Please contact Peter 09 576 1500 ext 806 or peterm@eastgatecc.org.nz for more details.

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We are a leading aged care facility located in Howick and require an energetic, reliable self-starter to join our Household Team as relief staff to cover permanent staff vacancies.

This is a casual role which often leads to permanent employment.

Rosters vary in hours and days, and weekends are also a possibility.

The successful applicant will need to be well organized, have a good work ethic, be totally reliable and be a team player and be empathetic to our residents.

A great team to work for, with competitive conditions.

Initial applications by phone to: HBH Senior Living 139 Union Road, Howick Ph: 09 538 0800 ext 0 between 9.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday

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The Soap Factory Limited is a privately owned, leading contract manufacturer of boutique soap for the personal care industry.

Based in Pakuranga, the Manufacturing plant currently runs two shifts Day shift Mon-Fri, working from 7am-3.30pm.

Afternoon shift Monday to Thursday 3.30pm-1.30am.

We are initially looking for someone to train and work on the dayshift but people willing to be flexible and work both shifts if required would be given preference.

This role reports into the Production Supervisor and its main focus is working on Soap manufacturing equipment to produce products which meet our customer requirements.

Along with the machine operation the role also provides back up to the team within all production and packing areas.

You will need to have: • Previous experience working on process machinery, with strong mechanical aptitude • The physical ability to lift heavy items • A positive, can-do attitude • A high level of reliability • Excellent Team Player Given this is an entry level position, it would suit someone who has 1-2 years of machinery experience, priority given to people with milling experience , however your positive attitude and good work ethic are the most important things to us!

In return, the Soap Factory can offer you the chance to be part of a friendly fun team.

All applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent Resident status as determined by New Zealand immigration department.

Attach a letter of application providing details of your relevant experience and why you believe that you are the right person for this position along with a current and complete CV please send to rhonda@soapfactory.co.nz DE277507

We are seeking a special kind of person with two years plus Rural background in plumbing running water lines, connection water of tanks, purification and water pump servicing.

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Lawyer / Legal Executive – Estates Role

Visit our website: www.times.co.nz Updated every issue

0800 696 874

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Please apply with CV to psmith@frasersmithlowe.co.nz

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Please contact Andrea, 027-346-2866 or bruce@cityofaucklandsingers.net.nz

Required for busy Pakuranga practice for a fixed term contract. Previous dental experience preferred. Must be a friendly, flexible multitasker.

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There is an honorarium for this position.

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/ ASSISTANT

Phone 09 537 4017 or 027 493 3852

LESSONS FROM $22 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

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

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The City of Auckland Singers are an award-winning mixed voice show choir specialising in easy-listening popular music.

We are seeking a competent pianist who is flexible and available to play for rehearsals and concerts.

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Please email: info@pybc.org.nz or phone 09 570 2318

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Person in Howick / Half Moon Bay area, to mind cute 10 yr old schnauzer cross dog, easy care and very affectionate. The odd daytime and overnights as required, on your fully fenced property, along with walks morning and evening.

Kennel rate payed, all food provided. Would suit an active retired person.

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Permanent, part time role – Wed, Fri & Sat 3.30-7.30 pm; Thurs 3.30-10.00 pm; Sun 3.30-7.30pm – though could vary for events.

Duty Manager, LCQ, certificates required, Food Safety & Hygiene, First Aid desired, though would assist obtaining them.

Would suit someone local with interest in boating/ yachting, but not essential. Candidate must be flexible, enthusiastic and be able to delegate.

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Looking for a busy role that utilises your excellent communicational skills as well as your fantastic organisational abilities?

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If you would like a job description, please email office@flatbushcatholic.org.nz or phone 09 265 2220.

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Times, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 — 15

COMMENT

Sad fate for Humpty Dumpty challenger

Agnew’s Angle

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couldn’t stop hearing the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine song ringing in my head when American Magic’s Patriot capsized on the Waitemata Habour waters during their fateful Prada Cup campaign.

Despite the best efforts of their rivals to keep the boat afloat, the end result was the same as Humpty Dumpty’s when all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty together again.

Actually they did get Patriot afloat but helmsman Dean Barker’s boat and crew couldn’t match the wizardry of Jimmy Spithill’s Luna Rossa in the battle to decide who faced the British in the Prada Cup final.

One has to feel sorry for the personable Barker who, like the British, has yet to win an America’s Cup. That includes two losses as the helmsman of Team NZ in 2003 and 2013, the latter when losing 9-8 to Spithill’s Oracle after leading 8-1.

Now we eagerly await the shootout between Luna Rossa and Britannia to decide which one challenges Team New Zealand’s Te Rehutai (Sea Spray) for the Auld Mug. If the racing emulates the last clash between the pair, when the

Despite the best efforts of American Magic to keep the boat afloat, the end result was the same as Humpty Dumpty’s big fall.

Photo Carlo Borlenghi

lead changed nine times before Sir Ben Ainslie’s Britannia triumphed narrowly, then we are in for some real excitement.

The sharper the contest and the racing experience gained by both crews in high speed, high risk AC75 hydrofoil monohulls, the greater their advantage over the idle

SPORTS NOTICES

defending champions who won the World Series earlier.

With the benefit of extra racing, Ainslie and Spithill have sharpened their starts far greater than what we had seen from Te Rehutai’s Peter Burling earlier.

Despite the fact most pundits believed Te Rehutai had supe-

church services

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14

1st TRIALS for all New and Existing Players WEDNESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 4.00pm Years 5 & 7

All Saints Anglican Church Howick

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With three great helmsmen in Ainslie, Spithill and Burling, stability is going to play as big a part as

sailing finesse and boat speed.

Meanwhile it looks likely charismatic NZ Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will switch codes in 2022 in pursuit of an All Blacks jersey before the 2023 Rugby World Cup. As talented as he is, it is a huge gamble when one considers the competition for fullback and wing that already exists between Beauden and Jordie Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Caleb Clarke, George Bridge, Sevu Reece and Will Jordan.

That will make Tuivasa-Sheck the eighth challenger for one of three positions against seven who have much more experience in the 15-man game.

The league star is noted for his strength, courage and snappy sidestep but seldom punts the ball and could have difficulty positioning himself at fullback for the kicks he can expect to field in union.

Meanwhile the Warriors will have big hopes of him playing a major role in their bid to make this year’s NRL play-offs. He’s a champion in a team that has struggled for success through no fault of his own. ➤ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer

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Howick Pak clinches T20 championship H

owick Pakuranga Cricket Club has won the Premier Men’s Honda Financial Premiership T20 Championship against East Coast Bays.

East Coast Bays 154/6 (R Harrison 54) lost to Howick Pakuranga 155/5 (D Grobbelaar 51, B Walsh 43) by five wickets.

The final, at Lloyd Elsmore Park at the weekend, saw Bays win the toss and bat first.

Bays made a confident start despite losing both Cole Briggs and Ryan Schierhout (28) in the powerplay. Schierhout’s knock included a four and two sixes to get the visitors moving in the early exchanges.

The knock of significance came from all-rounder Ryan Harrison (54), who held the remainder of the Bays innings together. While Seb Langridge and Campbell Knowles finished the innings off nicely, both sides would have been pleased with their efforts during the first innings.

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Big win over Bays Saturday’s cricket saw HPCC’s Premier Men beating Bays by 3 runs in their Jeff Crowe Cup encounter. There was no women’s cricket played. ➤ Jeff Crowe Cup

Takapuna 263/7 (B Beecroft 57, W O’Donnell 56, B Jacobs 52, G Harley 38, C Mahoney 33) defeated Suburbs New Lynn 249 (J Bassett-Graham 85, S Devereaux 43, D Watson 36, T Payle 35, R Quinn 4-49, S Collinson 3-51) by 14 runs.

Howick Pakuranga 246 (D Winn 66, D Young 58, D Grobbelaar 43, B Smith 3-55, P Mecredy 3-44) defeated East Coast Bays 243/8 (R Schierhout 50, C Knowles 47, R Harrison 44, T Jolley 3-35, D Grobbelaar 3-55) by 3 runs.

Auckland University 187 (C O’Brien 60, K Mackenzie 36) lost to North Shore 188/9 (G Beghin 39, M Olsen 36, R Hira 31) by 1 wicket.

Parnell 283 (B Rae 143, B Rodden 61, M Gibson 5-46) defeated Cornwall 166 (L Dasent 46*, O ReynoldsPringle 3-28) by 117 runs.

➤ Richard Jones Cup The winning Howick Pakuranga side celebrating after clinching the T20 Premiership on Sunday. It’s the club’s third T20 Championship.

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For Howick Pakuranga, Taine Jolley finished with figures of 2-19 bowling some of the tough overs, while Donovan Grobbelaar put four steady overs beside his name.

Chasing 155, Daniel Young (26) wasted little time in taking on the Bays’ bowlers, hitting three fours and a six inside the

first three overs.

The match-winning partnership followed with Grobbelaar (51) joining Bill Walsh for 63 runs. The blitz included Grobbelaar powering five boundaries in a pressure-relieving eight ball period.

Bays stayed in the contest with the wicket of Grobbelaar

before Walsh (41) hit a pair of sixes in a 17-run 15th over.

Though Phil Mecredy struck twice with a handful of runs to get, Andrew Morrison (27*) and Adam Jones were on hand to hit the winning runs and secure Howick Pakuranga’s third T20 Championship.

Kumeu 246 (E Sayed 66, H Gujral 47, T Nathula 36*, B Norris 3-21, Z Thomas 3-50) lost to Hibiscus Coast 250/1 (C Elliot 101*, A Sail 88) by 9 wickets.

Eden Roskill 287 (S Sharma 85, A Bhardwaj 70, S Desai 37, O Chakraborty 33) defeated Ellerslie 133 (V Khanna 55, Y Zeb 3-51) by 154 runs.

Papatoetoe 252 (B Rowland 93, P Lawande 37, L Clark 37, S Setia 36, E Du Toit 3-18) lost to Waitakere 255/9 (B Barnard 88, T Treadaway 58, J Henderson 44, D Bhatti 4-50) by 1 wicket.

Grafton 209 (D Taylor 62, J Pickering 34, N Fletcher 32, A Jayampathi 3-38) lost to Birkenhead 210/9 (A Christian 95, A Jayampathi 54, D Marsh 3-36) by 1 wicket.

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