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kranians living in Howick have denounced Russia’s invasion of their home country with one describing it as unlawful and barbaric. They have been worried about their friends’ and families’ safety since Russian President Vladimir Putin began a fullscale invasion of Ukraine on February 24. News agency Reuters estimates there have been at least 91,000 deaths with 1.7 million Ukranians displaced, having ﬂed to neighbouring countries. Sasha Chekal, who lives in Howick, says she has family in Ukraine. “First they were in shock, then anger and now they are anxious. I try and get up super early in the morning at 5-6am to catch them going to sleep and spend over an hour on Skype discussing the day they have had,” said Chekal. “And then I call/talk to them our evening. They are now really worried what is to come, Putin clearly is not going to stop until he gets what he wants and his target is to take [capital] Kyiv. “I am ﬁnding it extremely distressing and I feel really ill, watching small children lose their homes, kids have died, have been injured, civilians shot at. And I can’t

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oluntary ambassadors have been appointed to promote the Howick and districts 175th anniversary year of 2022. Meeting at Bell House, the group was enthusiastic about the history of the area and equally so about the diversity and wellbeing of our east Auckland community today. The group includes Sir Barry Curtis and Adele White, chair of the Howick Local Board, and a cross section of other community people. Joan Gill works in the archives section of the Howick Historical Society, Ethan McCormick is working on video resources for local schools, Mike Rowse from EAST FM is promoting the 175 resources on local radio, Harjit Singh in the Indian community, Brian Stocking through Lions Club work, Ling Ling Liang and Chao Yu in the Chinese community and Judy Parr as a former local school principal is encouraging schools to focus on local history. 175 chairman Rev Dr Richard Waugh said, “We are now well underway with preparations for the 175th year. Fortunately our highlight time is in November so we should be through the worst of the pandemic and all be ready for community celebrations. “At the recent ambassadors’

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gathering at the 1851 Bell House in Pakuranga, Marin Burgess was an excellent host, assisted by Pam Taylor, and we had a most stimulating time together. “I am most impressed by the community commitment and involvement of our ambassadors who will have a signiﬁcant inﬂuence in

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The Howick Local Board has provided feedback to Auckland Transport that it does not support the proposed route of the next stage of the Eastern Busway. Times file photo Wayne Martin

Wichman then interrupted Spiller, and was asked by board chairperson Adele White to let Spiller finish his point. “Other members have had plenty of time to say their piece and I think it’s time a counter point was heard,” Spiller said. “If we delay this we have a risk of losing hundreds of millions of dollars which is potentially reallocated to this project from the cancelled cycle and pedestrian harbour crossing. “That has now been earmarked, the majority of it, for this project including the Reeves Road flyover. “The [AT] team stated today the preferred option shows a $50 million saving. “That can’t be ignored. “I don’t believe there’s any possible further explanation they can give, if we don’t already accept it, that will make us accept the preferred route.” Spiller said the busway project was “well down the track already” and has had hundreds of millions of dollars spent on it. “It was being committed from the Manukau City Council days for goodness sake. “Bob [Wichman] and [board member] David [Collings] know that. “They were pushing it from way back then. “I cannot see why now they want to put the brakes on and halt something and potentially make a white elephant of what has already been created between Panmure and Pakuranga. “It just doesn’t make sense. “I have absolute sympathy for residents who may ultimately lose their homes, but sometimes these things are necessary for progress and there’s plenty of other examples around the country that have happened.” Spiller also said the project shouldn’t be stopped for the sake of “one little diversion”.

Collings said he took exception to Spiller’s comments. For the busway to deviate through Burswood “was certainly not on the plan, whatsoever,” in the days of the former Manukau City Council, Collings said. “It’s not a slight deviation if the busway is suddenly coming through someone’s property or right through their living room and they’re being moved out of their homes. “We suffered this along Pakuranga Road from Panmure to Pakuranga Town Centre, where many people and many houses are gone. “We suffered that and we endured that. I think the community as a whole has had a bit of a gutsful to be honest.” White said the board must remember the busway is part of a “big picture and a 30-year plan”. “I have amazing sympathy for Burswood homeowners however I have been assured they will be fairly compensated. “I am very happy with the explanation we’ve been given today [by AT] and believe we’ve been given good reasoning for the choice of route they are pursuing.” Turinsky’s resolution was amended to include requesting AT reconsider the original option within the Ti Rakau Drive road corridor without the deviations through Burswood proposed in the latest plan. Voting for the motion were members Katrina Bungard, Collings, Bruce Kendall, Turinsky and Wichman. Voting against it were board members Bo Burns, Spiller, White and Peter Young. The motion was carried by five votes to four. AT has carried out public consultation on the next stage of the busway and is expected to soon release more details.

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plan that would see the next stage of the Eastern Busway public transport project dissect a residential community has sparked heated debate between members of the Howick Local Board. Auckland Transport (AT) revealed late last year its preferred route of the busway’s Pakuranga to Botany section would run down Ti Rakau Drive, move left over a new bridge around the back of the Chinatown complex and onto Burswood Drive. It then runs along the back of businesses in Torrens Road, continues in a straight line past Bunnings, onto Burswood Drive, and back out in Ti Rakau Drive. The plan would require the purchase of numerous homes in Burswood. Several board members want the busway to continue along Ti Rakau Drive toward Botany rather than going through Burswood. Board member Mike Turinsky raised an extraordinary item on the issue at the end of the board’s most recent business meeting. He moved a resolution noting a previous resolution relating to the busway the board passed at its business meeting in November last year, and stating the board does not support the proposed route through the Burswood residential community at this stage “due to insufficient evidence to justify the proposal”. Numerous board members spoke for and against the resolution. Member Bob Wichman said he opposes the route through Burswood due to the “economic and logical disadvantages to the community” it presents. “I don’t think it’s the right idea for the circumstances and the economics for the time. The sheer economics of it, $1-$2 billion, is just ridiculous and the economics can’t afford it. “We are working on behalf of the community, and the community, they have to pay the bill.” Board deputy chairman John Spiller said the Eastern Busway Alliance, which is working on the project with AT, has answered “every question we put to them in a fair, honest, and compassionate way”. “I think the Ti Rakau Drive option has been discounted several times. “We have to be guided by their expertise, otherwise we’re just calling them liars.”

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McDonald was charged with Kahi’s murder and pleaded not guilty. His two-week jury trial was held before Justice Rebecca Ellis at the Auckland High Court. McDonald’s defence counsel Mark Edgar argued his client shot Kahi in self-defence, while Crown prosecutor John Dixon said McDonald knew the air riﬂe could kill. The jury rejected claims of self-defence and found McDonald guilty of murder. At McDonald’s sentencing, Edgar told the judge his client was a generous person and had expressed remorse. Justice Ellis said the facts showed McDonald and Kahi had a long-standing friendship which had deteriorated. McDonald had become paranoid about his ﬂatmate’s relationship with a woman, and believed they were planning to rob and harm him, she said. The beliefs were the result of long-term methamphetamine use. “Your mental state was bleak, angry and paranoid,” the judge told McDonald. “You knew full well the gun was potentially lethal and must have intended to cause injury. “I do not accept Mr Kahi posed a real threat to you and your response was out of all proportion.”

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On the day of the killing, Kahi was moving his possessions out of the house he shared with McDonald when an altercation broke out between the two men. Kahi left the flat and was unable to get back inside when he returned. The 44-year-old removed a glass window pane and entered the flat. A second argument then erupted between the pair. McDonald, who was in the lounge, picked up his semiautomatic FX Monsoon air rifle and fired seven pellets into Kahi, who turned to run away. Kahi ran outside and staggered toward the road, making

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Dr Lee hangs up his stethoscope By ZOE GARDEN

hree dedicated and longterm members of a local medical centre have retired. Dr Denis Lee, 64, retired from Pakuranga Medical Centre after 33-years of service to the community and clinic in December. Lee has worked with multiple generations of families, caring for hundreds of patients. He told the Times that he’s proud of his time there. “The people are great,” he says. “I loved working with them.” His former patients, he says, are “very loyal and have become friends”. Lee’s father was a general practitioner (GP) in Pakuranga. Following in his footsteps, he

joined the practice as a GP in 1988. In addition to his GP role, Denis has worked in obstetrics, conducted aviation personnel medicals and has been “instrumental in mentoring younger staff”. In his aviation medicals, Lee examined and assessed pilots who required specialised pilot medicals. Lee was the also chairman of the East Health Trust PHO for 10 years. The Trust is a group of primary health care providers including doctors, nurses and other professionals who work together to coordinate and improve health care in the community. “I developed a good relationship with other GPs in the area,” Lee says. “We provided services for many local communities.” His recent retirement is, he says,

partly due to a number of things. “I’ve had health issues and there was an option to sell the practice. This occurred at an opportune time.” Late last year, Pakuranga Medical Centre was bought by Tend Health, a primary healthcare provider which offers GP services online and in-clinic. “I’ve been sitting back and enjoying myself,” Lee says. “I’ve started to do voluntary work for KiwiHarvest.” KiwiHarvest collects surplus and donated food and distributes it to communities in need. Fellow GP Dr Ken Chin also retired from the practice. He joined in December 2010 and was registered as a travel doctor in 2015, “helping patients plan for healthy and safe international travel”.

Dr Denis Lee, second from the left, with his long-term family patients Lesley Wyers, left, her daughter Danielle Turk, right, and Danielle’s baby Bailee. Times photo Wayne Martin

Chin retired at the end of the year with the intention of spending more quality time with his family and pursuing personal goals. Dale Shepherd retired earlier this year after 20 years as the centre’s general manager. She is moving to Australia to be near her

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Weekend ferries at Pine Harbour By ZOE GARDEN Auckland Transport (AT) has given the green light for a weekend ferry trial from Pine Harbour to the City Centre (CBD) after years of rallying by local residents. Franklin Local Board announced on March 1 that there would be Pine Harbour ferry trials each weekend for six weeks from March 19 to April 25, including Good Friday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day. The timetable for the ferries has been officially published on AT’s website. The announcement is a welcome one to Beachlands and Maraetai residents. As of March 7, a petition requesting the resumption of weekend ferry services from Pine Harbour to Waiheke Island and Auckland CBD had 1235 signatures. Malcolm Bell, a Franklin Board member, says that, they’ve been working towards this trial for years. “Angela Fulljames (fellow Franklin

The ferry timetable for the upcoming six-week trial is available on AT’s website.

Board member) and I had highlevel meetings with SeaLink management about six years ago,” Bell says. “It was not just weekend ferries; it was also about increasing the day-today frequency of the sailings. “It’s been a long process.” Bell says what he thinks finally made the difference was, along with the assistance of the Pohutukawa Coast Community Association (PCCA), AT seeing the popularity of similar weekend ferry services on other routes. “Logically, and hopefully, they will be popular at

Pine Harbour as well.” SeaLink and AT are going into it with their eyes open, Bell says. “They know that Covid-19 is around and whatever usage we get, may well have been higher if we didn’t have Covid.” Natalie Polley, spokesperson for AT, says funding availability “has been the main consideration than AT has had to overcome”. “Now the budget is available, we are able to provide an initial trial of weekend services to enable ourselves and SeaLink to test operational and time-

table design, prior to the commencement of a permanent service offering in the future. “We were planning on trialling a weekend service back in 2020, but then Covid-19 hit. Continued support from the Franklin Local Board and the local community has allowed AT to prioritise funding this year to undergo the trial.” Based on the success of the trial, AT will look to establish a permanent weekend service later in the year. Polley says that the success will be based on several factors – patronage, the ability to continue to run a reliable weekday service, customer satisfaction/feedback and operational impacts being kept to a minimum. On the first service to the CBD on March 19 at 9.50am, Franklin Local Board members Andrew Baker, Angela Fulljames and Malcolm Bell will be welcoming locals onboard. Bell says the 99-seater ferry will be used for all weekend sailings in the trial.

grandchildren and her daughters. “She is having a lot of fun in Perth and we all miss her already,” Lee says. Lee and Chin’s patients will continue to be well-looked after by Pakuranga Medical Centre’s team of doctors. Meanwhile, a new GP, Nigel Tay, has also joined the team.

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Thieves target businesses By CHRIS HARROWELL

aluable watches are among the items targeted by thieves who broke into and ransacked three east Auckland businesses. The break-ins are believed to have been carried out in Howick Village between Monday night and Tuesday morning and police are working to identify those responsible. Howick Village Association (HVA) manager Jane Newbury says burglaries were reported at Paper Plus on Picton Street as well as Honeybun Jewellers and a vape store in Moore Street. “Obviously they’re very upset and we’re upset for them,” Newbury says of the impacted businesses. HVA market manager Sarah Laing spoke to Honeybun Jewellers staff on Tuesday morning and says the thieves appeared to target the store’s valuable watches. “They completely cleaned out two cabinets. It all happened very quickly. “The ladies [who work at the shop] couldn’t secure the building [after the break-in] so they basically spent the night there, which also puts them at risk because if somebody came back it’s a pretty dangerous position to be in.”

Police say they will make enquiries into tagging left behind in Howick at the same time three local businesses were broken into. Times photo Wayne Martin

Newbury says tagging was discovered overnight on the wall of the alleyway between Picton Street and the Central Terrace car park. One of the tags says “FTP”, which is a common acronym used in graffiti and stands for “F*** the Police”. The tagging was reported and is being removed. Newbury says there’s been a rise in thefts and break-ins around Howick village in the past two to three months. She points to the recent burglary of a Central Terrace barbershop and a Cook Street hairdresser as other examples. “We’ve also had cars in Uxbridge Road broken into and

completely cleaned out and a work van that lost all its tools. “Stores in Wellington Street had all their copper piping removed [by thieves] a couple of weeks ago.” Newbury and Laing say it’s hard to know if the recent thefts happened because the Howick police station has closed and its community officers are working from Flat Bush until a new local base is opened. Newbury says it would be a shame if people began to think Howick Village was becoming less safe. “It would affect our businesses and it would affect people coming into the area. It’s extremely important to

have the Howick police station opened and staffed. Just to have them here, whether it’s coincidental and they know the police have gone, I don’t know. The sooner we get them [Howick police] back the better.” Counties Manukau East Police area prevention manager, Inspector Colin Higson, says an investigation is under way into the three reported burglaries at Howick businesses. “Two of the burglaries occurred at stores in Moore Street and police will be making enquiries to ascertain when they occurred. “Police also attended the business on Picton Street after 1.30am [on Tuesday] following a report of a burglary. “While at the scene police have seen graffiti in a nearby alleyway and will be making enquiries into that.” Higson says officers will speak to business owners to confirm what has been stolen from each premises. “Forensic examinations are due to be undertaken today [Tuesday] and police will also be making other enquiries into the burglaries. ➤ “Anyone with information that may assist our enquiries is asked to contact police on 105 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Pharmacies deliver medicines to Covid-19 cases By ZOE GARDEN An east Auckland pharmacist wishes to spread awareness for the support available for those suffering from Covid-19. Vicky Chan, centre manager of Pakuranga Unichem, told the Times that there might be people out there who are unaware of the support available to Covid19-positive patients. “One option is you can ring up your GP and get a clinical assessment and see what your prescription needs are,” Chan says. Another option, under the Whanau HQ scheme, directs positive patients to phone their local pharmacy, discuss what their needs are and delivery of items and medicine to manage Covid-19 symptoms can be arranged free of charge. Most of the Life and Unichem pharmacies, such as Pakuranga Unichem, are doing that, Chan says. “I feel like a lot of people don’t know until they call up the pharmacy and say, ‘I’m isolating’. We’ve had so many. They didn’t realise we could cover the cost and deliver and things like that.” Pakuranga Unichem has arranged delivery for 50 positive Covid-19 cases so far. GPs can be contacted to check a list of pharmacies that can deliver medicines. Additionally, positive cases can organise contactless delivery of food and essential items by shopping online or they can contact the Covid-19 Welfare phone line for help with food or other supplies. ➤ For more information call 0800 687 647 or visit https://immunisation. northernregion.health.nz/whanauhq.

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Budding politician speaking up for youth in the House By CHRIS HARROWELL

aya McNeill is taking her love of debating big issues such as abortion and euthanasia with family and friends all the way to Parliament. Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown has chosen the 17-year-old Elim Christian College pupil to represent the electorate as its Youth MP for 2022. The two-day Youth Parliament is held every three years in Wellington and gives young Kiwis the chance to learn about New Zealand’s democracy. It’s staged from July 19-20 with the Youth MPs’ full term running from March 1 to August 31. Ambitious youngsters who take part will advocate for their community, debate issues and legislation, sit on select committees and ask questions of their peers in

Parliament’s debating chamber. Maya, who’s in year 13, also serves on the Howick Youth Council. She says that role sparked her passion for politics and her desire to apply to become a Youth MP. “My dad also enjoys political talk and bringing it to family discussions at dinner time. “My school principal put the opportunity out there and I read about it and did some research. “I think it will push me out my comfort zone. It already is.” Maya’s main political interests are in the areas of youth mental health and budgeting and ﬁnances. “Especially in this time of the pandemic, mental health has been a massive issue,” she says. “It’s had a big strain on youth. “We’ve been isolated from our friends [due to Covid] and online

school is not a good enough replacement. “People have lost that human connection.” She wants to see more done to educate young people about taking control of their ﬁnances. “The minimum wage is decently high at the moment and I have a student job,” Maya says. “I see people spend all their money on Uber Eats and have a big mentality on [payment method] Afterpay, so not buying stuff with their own money but with money they don’t have. “There are quite simple ways to start saving. “The housing market is crazy and if we start putting money away each week we could have a much brighter future in terms of housing and student loans.” Brown says he’ll show Maya what it’s like to do his job, includ-

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Not sure of your rights when renting? CAB Pakuranga & Eastern says that renting issues are some of the most common enquiries clients ask them about. Some of the regular problems that they see include questions about rent payments, bond refunds, disputes over damage and inspections and problems with mouldy, damp housing. Pamela Kirtlan, CAB Pakuranga Publicity & Awareness, says that lots of renting problems occur because people don’t know their rights and responsibilities as tenants (or landlords). “There are a few key things to remember when you are renting” says Kirtlan. “One of the most important is that it’s a legal requirement to have a written tenancy agreement. The agreement is your go-to if you have any disputes. It sets out the terms that you agreed to with your landlord.” You also need to keep a record of any changes to the agreement, such as adding or removing any co-tenants. If you have any problems, the best thing to do is raise them with your landlord as soon as possible. “It’s good to put any issues in writing so that you have a record of this communication” says Kirtlan. Talking to your landlord (or tenant) as soon as possible can help resolve a lot of difﬁculties, but if you can’t reach an agreement or your landlord doesn’t sort things out within a reasonable time period, you have some other

options. “A polite follow-up discussion or email can sometimes result in action but if this doesn’t work, the tenant can send the landlord a 14-day notice to remedy,” says Kirtlan. This is a letter warning the landlord that they have 14 days to ﬁx the problem, or you may go to the Tenancy Tribunal to sort the matter out. If the landlord still doesn’t act, the tenant can make an application to the Tenancy Tribunal. It costs around $20 ($20.44 in fact!) to apply to the Tenancy Tribunal and you can apply online or use a paper form. “Knowing your rights is always a good place to start” says Kirtlan. There is lots of great information about your renting rights our website www.cab.org.nz, and we are always here to help. Under the Covid 19 Red framework, we are available by phone or email; Pakuranga 576 8331, Botany 271 5382 or email enquiries.pakuranga@cab.org.nz and we can help you work through your options. Once our ofﬁces reopen for faceto-face visits, you can pop into

CAB Pakuranga at 7 Aylesbury St, Pakuranga (Library Building) or CAB Botany located at Botany Town Centre near the rear entrance to the food court. ➤ For further information, contact Pamela Kirtlan, Publicity & Awareness, Mob 021 714006. This year CAB Awareness Week runs from March 14-20, 2022. This is a chance to celebrate and promote what the CAB does in communities around Aotearoa and inform people of their renters’ rights and what they are entitled to as tenants and renters. Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is a nationwide, but locally based, community organisation that provides free, conﬁdential, independent information and advice. The CAB helps people to know and understand their rights and responsibilities and to ﬁnd the community services they need. Visit our website for more information www.cab.org.nz For online resources for tenants and their advocates, visit www.tenant.aratohu.nz

Elim Christian College pupil Maya McNeill, left, has been chosen to work alongside Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, right, as the electorate’s Youth MP for 2022. Times photo Chris Harrowell

ing by having her spend time at his Pakuranga electorate ofﬁce. “I’ll bring her in here at some point so she can see what I do when meeting constituents and talking about different issues. “I hope for her to be exposed to what it’s like to be an MP by going to Wellington to see how Parliament works but to also see what an MP does in the electorate.” Brown encourages local youngsters to take advantage of opportunities to become active in community issues.

“This isn’t the only way we get to work with young people throughout Pakuranga and it’s not the only opportunity young people have to serve the community. “Maya has shown that by being a member of the Howick Youth Council and taking up that opportunity. “Taking up the opportunities you have makes you a richer person and a better person. “We need young people to come forward and tell us very clearly what’s important to them.”

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Timeline needed for removal of vaccine mandates and pass The Government’s failure to clearly state any sort of timeline for when Covid-19 restrictions and mandates can be eased has created signiﬁcant concern for New Zealanders at a time when they desperately need certainty. National’s position on this has always been clear – we have strongly supported the vaccination campaign as one of the key measures to get us through the pandemic, however we have also said that any limitation on individual freedom should be temporary, and proportionate. As we come through Omicron, many of the Government’s restrictions no longer make sense. The reality is that, thanks to our high vaccination rates, the severity of Omicron has been minimised for most Kiwis, but it remains highly contagious and busts through vaccines and boosters. With Omicron spreading regardless of vaccination as Covid-19 becomes endemic, a vaccine pass or a mandate has very little impact on transmission of the virus. All New Zealanders have had their freedoms limited through the pandemic, but now with tools available and a much milder variant it is now time to trust them to take control of their own health going forward. Given the Government’s own statements that Omicron should peak within the next few weeks, Kiwis deserve certainty on when and how mandates and the vaccine pass will end.

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Simeon Brown The ﬁrst mandates to go should be vaccination requirements for border workers and vaccine pass requirements for children’s sport and hospitality businesses. Our hospitality sector has arguably been hit the hardest by our response to Covid-19 and they have suffered enough. As we begin reopening our borders, it’s time to give these businesses the freedom to operate normally. National strongly condemned the illegal and antisocial behaviour that occurred during the protests in the capital and we are proud of the professional manner in which our police dispersed protestors last week. However, we should also not underestimate how divisive the Government’s policies have been in responding to Covid-19 and the impact this has had on people. The rhetoric which has been employed by the Prime Minister has at times demonised anyone who doesn’t agree with the Government’s policies and made those who chose not to get vaccinated feel like second class citizens. This has divided New Zealanders rather than united us, and needs to end. We need to reunite our country, end the division and allow New Zealanders to get back to living without endless mandates and restrictions.

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esterday – March 8 – was International Women’s Day and is therefore a significant date in Zonta International’s year. International Women’s Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the 20th century in North America and across Europe and was recognised by United Nations in 1977 as an international day of celebration. Zonta International recognises International Women’s Day through Zonta Rose Day as a time to reflect and pay tribute to the women who have made a significant contribution in advancing the rights and status of women. One such woman is Karen Legge from Avenrose Florist in Rices Mall, Howick. To acknowledge Karen as a woman of standing in our community, Zonta East Auckland had the pleasure of inviting Karen to accept a tribute from our members. It was a pleasure to present Karen with a yellow carpet rose and learn from her that a yellow rose signifies courage.

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EVELYN RD UNDER REPAIR 1 YEAR ON I thought you may be interested in running a piece on the ongoing repairs on Evelyn Road. Resurfacing of the 550m stretch of road started one year ago and, after numerous attempts, it is still being dug up on a regular basis, repaired, dug up again and on and on. This must be costing ratepayers a lot of money and I hope that someone is looking into it.

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Editor’s note: We ran two big stories on Evelyn Road on May 25, 2021 and June 22, 2021.

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[Opposition leader] Christopher Luxon’s [proposed] tax cuts, as always, are more popular with voters than tax hikes but there are consequences. Tax cuts reduce taxpayers’ burden but also increase the nation’s

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debt. Basic economic analysis shows that increased government spending is more effective in stimulating the economy than tax cuts. Also, the impact of tax cuts on infrastructure is that the impact on infrastructure spending takes much longer, even years, to work its way through the economy which was in evidence last time National was in power. The plus advantage of tax cuts is that they are quick, taxpayers have more money in their pay cheque and companies often invest before the tax cuts take effect. So there you have it. The jury is out on Chris Luxon’s tax cuts ploy.

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As the Covid outbreak intensiﬁes, the College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) notes media preoccupation with reporting the numbers of

people hospitalised or in ICU. Yes, hospitals and ICU beds are important but they represent a fraction of the response to an outbreak of this magnitude. Such reporting ignores the consequences for community-based services being provided to the more than 100,000 people (and rising rapidly) already receiving or trying to receive care and support in the community. The support and treatment of people who are sick or have sick family members, the managing of anxiety and the decision-making about the need for escalation of care falls on nurses, doctors and support workers who work in general practice, iwi providers and other community-based services. This vital front line is also critical to keeping the pressure on hospitals as low as possible. This work is being provided 24 hours a day by a workforce also dealing with increasing shortages due to staff sickness and the need to care for their own families. The College hopes that the tireless work of this workforce will also receive the acknowledgement and recognition accorded to hospital staff.

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SCOOTERS SHOULDN’T BE ON FOOTPATH

Regarding your article re a man being struck by a young man on a scooter in December and spending more than 17 days in hospital from one accident [Times, March 2]. How many more have happened and will continue to unless it is addressed? What a waste of hospital time and resources when a simple piece of legislation would have

been able to stop this happening. Council, it’s time to rethink about allowing scooters in the main shopping area of Howick. I have no objections to electric scooters, but there is a place for them, but not on foot path in the main street, where people are coming in and out of shops. Pedestrians in Howick need to feel safe. Scooters are not allowed in shopping malls, so Howick – take note – you do not want to lose your shoppers.

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GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED THE PANDEMIC Reference: ‘A society divided’ – Christopher Luxon, MP for Botany (Times, Wednesday, March 2). MP Christopher Luxon is now playing the peacemaker after his constant feed of negativity. Instead of lifting our spirits, he has demoralized us. If the society is divided, there was little sign before his niggling. Mr Luxon writes: “Renters versus landlords”. It sounds like a boxing match! After Mr Key sold the state houses, the tenants had little choice but to rent mouldy, damp, cold houses. Farmers would not put pigs in them. When Labour came to power it introduced a new law to protect renters against landlords: landlords must provide healthy homes. The economy ben-

eﬁted: better health, fewer visits to the doctor and hospital, less medication, less absenteeism – savings all round. “Kiwis at home versus those stuck abroad”. The government kept us safe. How many deaths would National ﬁnd reasonable? Now Kiwis are welcome back. “The cost of living is through the roof”. Same is happening overseas. It will be worse due to the war in Europe. “The dream of home ownership is turning into a nightmare”. Thanks to a few people buying up all the houses. Mr Luxon feels that the government controls New Zealanders. No, Mr Luxon, the government has not “controlled” New Zealanders, it has controlled the pandemic. Finally, he mentioned “issues raised by the protestors”. Which issues? Maybe, Act could tell him.

Brigitte Horne Howick

CONGRATULATIONS ON 50 YEARS TIMES!

The Times newspapers under Reay Neben continue a long tradition of keeping our community informed. The ﬁrst Fencible settlers started NZ’s ﬁrst community newspaper “The Pensioners’ Gazette” in July 1848 run by Dr W Bacot of Bleakhouse in Bleakhouse Road, Howick, and Sergeant Ford in Panmure. We are grateful this paper continues to inform and entertain our neighbourhood. The proprietors and staff are an energetic and highly-skilled team, always a pleasure to work with, providing the glue holding our community together.

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he Government should give struggling Kiwis a break this Budget and deliver tax relief from the cost of living crisis, says Opposition Leader Christopher Luxon. “Inflation is at a 30-year high, with the cost of everyday basics like food, petrol and housing all through the roof. The average Kiwi family is worse off than they were 12 months ago and the Government needs to act,” Luxon said in his State of the Nation speech on Sunday. “One of the hidden costs of inflation is bracket creep where earners are paying more tax solely because of inflation. Someone on the average wage now has a marginal tax rate of 33 per cent. That’s not right. “At the upcoming Budget the Finance Minister should adjust the bottom three income tax thresholds to account for the inflation we’ve seen in the last four years under Labour.” Luxon said a family with two adults on the average wage would benefit by over $1700 a

year. Someone earning $55,000 a year would pay $800 less tax. Everyone earning over $78,100 would be better off by over $1000 a year. In addition, the couple rate for NZ Super would go up by $546 per year on top of the scheduled increase this April. “Anyone earning over $14,000 or receiving NZ Super would be better off as a result of these changes,” the MP for Botany said. “No one will get rich, but they will make things a little easier for Kiwis struggling with the rapidly rising cost of living.” He said these changes would not put further pressure on inﬂation or require spending cuts in areas like health and education. “They would be met from Grant Robertson’s record $6 billion new spending allowance and so would simply require Labour to be slightly less proﬂigate with its new spending in Budget 2022,” said Luxon. “Even after accounting for the $1.7b cost of these tax cuts,

the remaining $4.3b would still be the biggest allowance for new spending initiatives ever. “It’s time for the Government to stop its massive tax grab. They need to take action and deliver tax relief to hard working Kiwis struggling under a cost of living crisis.” However Minister of Finance Grant Robertson hit back saying Kiwis have heard “the same tired old story” from Luxon “that fails to give any new ideas for our future”. “This speech is just a continuation of the mistakes made by the succession of National leaders since John Key,” said Robertson. “The maths just does not add up. Christopher Luxon wants to cut taxes, reduce debt, and keep on spending. This is the same ﬁscal ‘Bermuda triangle’ that got Paul Goldsmith in trouble, and nothing seems to have changed for National. “Let’s be clear, what National outlined today will mean cuts to important services. They need

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to front up to Kiwis and say which health, education and housing services they will slash to make that happen. The reality is that Christopher Luxon’s proposals will just make things worse. There will be more congestion on Auckland’s roads, it will be harder for first home buyers to buy a house and those on low incomes will fall further behind. National is still missing in action on a plan for the major issues that will define New Zealand’s future. The speech said nothing about how we will meet the challenge of climate change or seize the economic opportunities that come from a low carbon economy to provide higher wage jobs. “What is more, [he] had nothing to say about Covid at a time when New Zealanders are dealing with the most significant outbreak we have seen in the pandemic.The speech shows once again that National will not face up to the hard decisions that come with being in government.”

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us users are set to benefit if Auckland Council’s proposed climate action package receives support as part of this year’s annual budget. In the Howick ward the proposed climate action package, if voted for by the city’s councillors, will fund service-level upgrades to all bus routes north of Botany, as well as the frequent routes from Botany to East Tamaki, Papatoetoe and Mangere, and from Botany to Ormiston and Manukau. It will also enable the existing 314 bus route to be extended to Ormiston Rise. Mayor Phil Goff says the climate action package will help reduce carbon emissions by encouraging more people to use public transport. It will also make it safer and easier to walk and cycle around the city, and enable almost 15,000 large native trees to be planted across Auckland, he says. “Auckland Council voted unanimously to declare a climate emergency in 2019,” Goff says. “A recent progress report on our climate action plan stated Auckland’s emissions are not remotely tracking in line with

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our target of a 50 per cent reduction by 2030.” Goff says one of the most effective ways the city can reduce emissions is by encouraging people to use public transport. The best way to do that is by providing services that are fast, frequent and reliable, he says. “The climate action package includes a more than halfbillion-dollar boost to deliver new and frequent bus services throughout the city, which will see more than a million Aucklanders living within 500 metres of an improved bus route. “The package will also provide for 79 new electric or hydrogen

buses, new low-emission ferries and infrastructure upgrades, increased funding for cycling and walking infrastructure and urban ngahere (forest).” Howick ward councillor Paul Young says the upgraded services will make getting around the area by bus faster and easier, and help Auckland to achieve its climate goals. “Residents of east Auckland know all too well the consequences of short-term planning. “Projects like the Eastern Busway and Auckland Airport to Botany rapid transit [project] are under way to address historic underinvestment in transport in

our area. “We can’t make the same mistake with climate action.” Young says if the package is passed it will enable further improvements that will make Auckland’s public transport system a more attractive and convenient alternative to driving a private vehicle. “Every additional journey taken by public transport means less carbon in our atmosphere contributing to global warming and frees up space on the road for those who need to drive. “If Aucklanders have access to a high quality and reliable public transport network they will use it.” The climate action package will be funded by a climate action targeted rate of about $1.12 per week for ratepayers with a median-value property as well as co-funding from Government and fares from increased public transport patronage. ➤ Consultation on the council’s annual budget, including the climate action targeted rate, is open until March 28. ➤ Go online to www. akhaveyoursay.nz to find out more and share your view.

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DENTAL ASSISTANT An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced dental assistant to join our wonderful team in Clevedon. This is a part-time position of 3 days a week. Our ideal candidate will have a warm and engaging personality and flourises in an environment where strict health and safety processes, organisation skills and team work are key. If this sound like you, please forward your CV and cover letter to: practicemanager52@gmail.com DE281876

PART-TIME STAFF WANTED Do you have a passion for healthy food? Waiheke Herbs has moved from the Island to a new premises in East Tamaki. So, we are looking for a new production team! Wednesdays + Thursdays Reasonable strength and fitness required. Full training provided. Please email your CV to: info@waihekeherbs.co.nz

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Sports Coordinator to provide administrative support to the College sports programme. The successful candidate will enhance participation in sports within the College. This is a permanent, full time position of 37.5 hours per week, plus weekend hours during the sports seasons. For more details and the position and how to apply, please refer to our website: www.pakuranga.school.nz. Applications close 20 March 2022. MP281871

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Are you a well organised person with great interpersonal skills? If so, we need you in our library team! An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person with good communication and library skills. The successful person would need the ability to interact positively in a professional manner with staff and students.

REGISTERED NURSE

This is a fixed term position for 2022: 3 days per week (22.5 hours). Secondary term times only.

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Applications close: 18 March 2022 Job Description and application form on our school website at https://www.sanctamaria.school.nz/employment/ Completed application form including CV to be submitted to: employment@sanctamaria.school.nz

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• Are you self motivated, can work unsupervised, have an entrepreneurial streak • Be a team player and be able to demonstrate in previous employment how this has been achieved • Computer literate with the necessary hardware and software • Competent with MYOB and creating a full set of monthly accounts including a cashflow forecast • Ensure tax and other agencies obligations are met • Deal with service providers, council, insurance, power & phone • A fantastic business learning experience with a competent board • A great way to kick start a career

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The Presbyterian Campsites Board oversees two camps: Hunua Falls (Papakura) and Houghton’s Bush (Muriwai).

Experience with practice management software will be an advantage but training will be provided. We are a well established General Practice with 5 Doctors.

Diane Treneman – 027 290 3631 http://www.presbyteriancamps.co.nz DE281848

PAYROLL CLERK

We are looking for highly motivated Payroll Clerk to provide a quality payroll service by building strong relationships with staff to provide accurate and timely payroll services. This is a permanent, part time position of 20 hours per week, secondary term time only. For more details about the position and how to apply, please refer to our website: www.pakuranga.school.nz. Applications close 20 March 2022.

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ARTS COORDINATOR

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Arts Coordinator to provide administrative support to the staff within the Arts Faculty. The successful candidate will enhance participation in The Arts within the College. This is a permanent, part time position of 20 hours per week, secondary term time only. For more details about the position and how to apply, please refer to our website: www.pakuranga.school.nz. Applications close 20 March 2022. MP281867

For more information on our company, and to apply online, visit our website — https://www.cakegroup.co.nz/careers MP281617

We are a Mount Wellington based business, wholesaling heavy-weight glass and hardware. We supply and install toughened glass and hardware for pool fencing and balustrade systems.

The position includes but is not limited to: • Managing daily customer operations • Pool fencing and balustrade installations • Manage the deliveries of glass and hardware to customers • Management of the warehouse including inventory control and general duties Benefits and perks • Great hourly rate • 40-45 hours Monday to Friday with the possibility of additional hours at busy times of the year • Easy going and flexible employer Skills and experience • Applicants will ideally have glazier and / or construction experience, be motivated and able to work autonomously. • Successful applicants need to be physically fit and able to lift and carry reasonable weights. • We are looking for a positive attitude with strong work ethic and good customer communication skills.

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To apply please email your CV to grant@rizzare.co.nz

We are a multi site general practice in East Auckland that is a Cornerstone Accredited teaching practice. We require an experienced Practice Nurse to work with our fantastic team of Doctors, Nurse Practitioner, Nurses and Health Care Assistant, to deliver the best care to our patients. My Health Team is a very supportive employer, providing and encouraging professional development to all of our staff.

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We are a supportive team with a good orientation package. Key attributes and requirements to be in this role: • Current Primary Care nurse with a minimum of 2 years experience • Current Authorised vaccinator • Excellent IT skills across multiple platforms • Phlebotomy and cannulation skills an advantage • Current Smear Taker desirable • Preceptorship experience desirable • Be positive, compassionate and motivated with a can do attitude • Able to work independently as well as a team player • You must be organised and be able to prioritise your workload

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If you have the above skills and qualities and want to be part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team of health professionals, then we want to hear from you. This is a part time position with a late night until 8pm as per roster, Monday-Friday only, no weekend work. Closing date 18th March 2022.

Please send cv to bronwyn@myhealthteam.nz

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Successful candidates will be • well presented • have experience in a similar role • friendly, proactive, energetic, have a positive attitude, and finish tasks set • able to work well in a team environment • being able to multi task a must • have a degree of flexibility re covering for others during holidays and sick leave

If you think you are the right person for this role please send your CV to bronwyn@myhealthteam.nz

The person we are seeking must be patient focused, high energy, IT savvy and enjoy sharing their clinical skills and knowledge within their scope of practice. CAE

• Industry leading training provided. • Personal Growth is the cornerstone of our business. • Work with a diverse group from around the world.

We are looking for a physically fit, self motivated and energetic individual to join our team to lead the glass installations, deliveries, and warehouse management.

As the first point of contact for our patients you will have exceptional communication skills, be able to work effectively under pressure while being patient focused and have a caring and professional manner.

We are keen to have a ‘can do’ person to join a small board who are passionate about youth going to camp

Please forward your CV by Tuesday 15 March 2022: secretary@presbyteriancamps.co.nz

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Marina Specialist is a specialist group practice located in Half Moon Bay. We have a fully accredited day surgery theatre which caters for the surgical needs of two plastic surgeons and a dermatologist who perform skin cancer and hand surgery. We are seeking a registered nurse to join our small friendly team to assist the surgeons inter-operatively and care for patients wounds post-operatively. The hours are Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm and 4-5 hours alternating on Wednesday and Thursday. The ability to be flexible is most important. While experience is preferred, full training can be provided for the right candidate. Must be a Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate. For more information or to apply contact Alayne Rees, phone 5344040 or send your CV direct to: nurse @marinaspecialists.co.nz DE281926

Either start at the bottom and work your way up OR Show me you are the best installer/ supervisor/site manager in the industry and move into management.

Our business is a great place to work. We are a small and friendly team, and have a solid customer base from all around New Zealand.

The role incorporates attending Board Meetings (8 per year) and putting your hand up for a few projects; a job description is available on request. CAE

TuffPlans® is a successful and reputable company specialising in supplying products to the Building Industry and other specialised markets. Duties would include emailing and telephoning Clients and Prospects to grow our business. Candidates need: Good telephone manner, confident in their ability to establish rapport with contacts, have a good work ethic, a good grasp of the English language. Work hours to suit your circumstances. Send a brief CV to: Peter Haszard, TuffPlans® Ltd. peter@tuffplans.com

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We are advertising for a part time contract, around 6-8 hours per week with a remuneration package. Fluid Fittings Limited, a locally based New Zealand owned company is seeking to employ a person to work in our Pakuranga store. The role involves the processing of orders which includes the cutting and packing of precision steel bars and tubes. We are looking for a person who is energetic, reliable, has the ability to assist in lifting some heavy items and doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty. Good communication skills are essential. Should you hold a current fork hoist license, this would be desirable, if not, full training will be given. If this is you or you would like to know more, please send us your CV to our General Manager, mark@fluidfittings.co.nz or please feel free to give Mark a call on 09 576-8597.

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Howick Primary School needs a handy and fit person to take care of the school grounds and be our onsite “fix-it” person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.30am-4pm. You must have a clean driver’s licence and pass a Police Vet to work around children. Duties include mowing our vast fields with a ride-on mower and keeping the grounds tidy. Handyman skills may be required from time to time along with the ability to deal with occasional school surprises. The position has an immediate start or as negotiated.

We have an exciting opportunity for Salesperson to join our small team that would suit someone looking for a Part Time position.

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Pakuranga Park Village is looking for Maintenance Hands, Housekeepers, Gardeners and Caregivers. We are a local business looking to employ local people. If you are interested in joining our team please email ursula.glynos@realliving.co.nz with your CV.

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I would like to recommend advertising with Times Newspapers. We have only been advertising with them for a few months and I can honestly say I feel like I know the staff very well already. We have started picking up work since advertising with Times. They are super friendly and helpful. I get notifications of deadlines and kept up to date. I love the fact you get to talk to humans and not answering machines. We are a small Pest Control Company who rely on community newspapers and it’s great to know the papers are being delivered and we couldn’t be happier.

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CROQUET

Six croquet clubs in tight competition S

ummerset Retirement Village was the sponsor of a doubles handicap golf croquet tournament at Howick Croquet Club on Saturday February 26. Six croquet clubs from across Auckland competed in the hot summer sun across Howick’s four lawns at Millhouse Drive. Two groups were allocated to cope with the numbers and games were very tight so that eventual winners were not clear until late in the day. Ten prize winners emerged with Howick Croquet Club dominating on

this occasion and including the closest tournament tie for runners-up in one group.

RESULTS:

Blue Group – Winners were Ed Lander (Howick) and Lauren Goodwin (Howick). Runners up were Bryn and Jenny Walters (Henderson). White Group – Winners were John Wood (Pakuranga) and Mark Thornton (Pakuranga). Runners-up were Vanessa Baddock (Howick) and Trevor Stretton (Pakuranga) plus Jim Dickson (Howick) and Raewyn

Furness (Howick). Summerset spokesperson, Stan Newdick, was enthusiastic and full of praise for the standard of the greens at Howick and the competitive spirit of the players in such a closelyfought tournament. He explained the 16-year history of Summerset by The Park comprising of 89 villas, 92 apartments and a care facility for 55 people, and their enthusiastic sponsorship programme. The Howick Croquet Club provided a popular afternoon tea to close off a very successful day.

RUGBY

Pak United Rugby shuts down Pakuranga United Rugby Club [PURC] has shut down its facilities until March 14 due to the effects of Covid-19. The club said in an email, “In conjunction with the Pakuranga United board of management and with the wellbeing of the membership across all our sporting codes at front of mind, the decision has been made to close the club rooms and changing room facilities until the 14th of March. “All of our operations have been severely affected by the current

Omicron outbreak. We expect that once the current outbreak has subsided, we will be back in business and full steam ahead from the 14th of March for all codes.” Rugby and netball: Trainings with individual teams will continue on Lloyd Elsmore Park grounds/courts you have been allocated under the normal Covid rules. “If you are isolating or you are feeling unwell – stay away. Your individual coaches and management will advise you of any changes to your trainings and games,”

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the email says. Touch: All junior and senior games scheduled for March 9, 10, 12, are postponed and will be rescheduled. This includes the finals which will still go ahead. Touch will resume from March 15 as follows: Tuesday 15th: Wednesday 16th, 23rd, 30th; Thursday 17th, 24th. Senior Finals Day Saturday March 26. The junior rugby weigh-in days have been postponed including Saturday March 12. The weigh-in days will start as scheduled from March 19.

Blue Group winners, from left, Ed Lander and Lauren Goodwin with tournament administrator Brian Price. Photo supplied

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Prem women chalk up another win The Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club’s Premier Women’s side notched up another win at the weekend. They finished on 173/7 beating Cornwall by three wickets. Top scorer for HPCC was Amberly Parr with 73 not out. THE WEEKEND RESULTS:

➤ Premier Men Jeff Crowe Cup | Round 12 North Shore 117 (T Chitongo 33, A Olliver 3-26, N Stobart 3-31) lost to Auckland University 120/5 (V Puppala 49*, J Low 31) by five wickets. Cornwall 252 (D Gallage 110, M GuptillBunce 43, D Hamilton 4-45) defeated East Coast Bays 212 (I Bird 66, R Schierhout 57, M van den Berg 3-43, S Gough 3-45) by 40 runs. Eden Roskill 208 (M Abbas 60, S Sharma 39, N Patel 39, N Perera 4-25) lost to Parnell 209/3 (F McGregor-Sumpter 105*, H Miller 55*) by seven wickets. Howick Pakuranga 207 (L Winn 76, B Walsh 60, F de Villiers 4-38) lost to Takapuna 208/4 (C Neal 60, Q Sunde 53*, F Goodley-Hollister 42, B Beecroft 35) by

six wickets. Richard Jones Cup | Round 12 Suburbs New Lynn 273/5 (G Hanham 111*, N Fletcher 48, T Payle 39, L Fonseka 33) defeated Waitakere 195 (B Barnard 42, R Kumar 35, P Whynn 33, N Narayanankutty 30, D Watson 4-54) by 78 runs. Kumeu 273/8 (A Christian 113, E Sayed 72, S Zada 30*, N Doel 5-43) defeated Papatoetoe 217 (A Luthra 93*, D LabanJeffries 4-30) by 56 runs. Hibiscus Coast 183 (R Newman 68, T Treadaway 34, BJ Jacobs 31, D Dogra 3-31, J Wilkinson 3-33) defeated Ellerslie 144 (S Venville 72, D Kharel 33, R Lakmal 4-18, T Treadaway 3-19) by 39 runs. Grafton 206/9 (R Sandhu 44, P Patel 39, D Sharples 30) lost to Birkenhead 207/4 (C Rajapaksha 77*, J O’Brien 39, A Jayampathi 37*, P Nuwan 35) by six wickets. ➤ Barfoot and Thompson Royal Oak Premier Women Prichard Cup | Round 6 Auckland University 255/5 (E Handyside 75*, N Patel 69, P Catton 42, N Parshotam 30) defeated Parnell 166 (P Catton 3-36) by 89 runs. Cornwall 172 (A Ewart 45, K Perkins 39, M Downes 3/10) lost to Howick Pakuranga 173/7 (A Parr 73*) by three wickets. Papatoetoe 45 (F Trussler 3-7, L Watton 3-11) lost to Takapuna 48/1 by nine wickets.

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ocal cricketer Niamh Falanitule, 12, has scored the opportunity of a lifetime being named one of the ANZ Next XI. ANZ searched the country to find 11 passionate young cricketers who were ready to take their skills to the next level. The ANZ Next XI academy will show New Zealand’s young female cricketing talent a pathway into elite level cricket and future world cups, as the White Ferns get ready to take on the world at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 (March 4 – April 3). Niamh will get to meet her heroes while attending an exclusive White Ferns junior training academy later this year where they will meet the players, train with the team, attend expert-led master classes and learn valuable skills to inspire them to become the very best cricketer they can be. Niamh was ecstatic to be named one of the ANZ Next XI. “I couldn’t stop smiling. I know it is going to be a good opportunity,” she said. Niamh, who plays for Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club, was presented with an ANZ Next XI training kit including a uniform, bat,

Niamh Falanitule, who plays for Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club, has won the opportunity to meet and train with the White Ferns. Photo supplied

helmet and pads to ensure that she has everything she needs to be White Ferns-ready. Niamh grew up watching her brother play cricket so when her dad offered to coach her, she jumped at the chance. “I always saw my brother making teams and getting awards and I saw that he made a lot of friends through cricket too,” said Niamh.

She hopes to be able to join her school cricket team, but hasn’t yet reached the graduation age for hard ball. “I’m too young to play for school yet but they’re thinking about putting me up. It would be cool for more experience,” she said. “There is quite a strong team at my school, I look up to the girls in the team. I played against one of

the girls and she was really good – so fast and tall. She’s another Pacific Islander (like me) – which isn’t common in cricket.” Niamh wants to encourage more Pasifika girls to try cricket. “Give it a go. There are so many different skills, you might not be the best bowler but you can bat or wicket keep or be a great fielder, with cricket, you get a lot of different skills to try.” Niamh loves everything about cricket, especially teamwork. “It’s all about sportsmanship, if you have a bad turn with the bat you know your teammates can pull through,” she said. “I’m always chirping away to support our players and keep them motivated but I want to have a more positive mindset for myself. There’s always another chance – there’s always next week and more practice.” One of Niamh’s proudest moments in her cricketing career so far was when she was named MVP as one of the youngest in her team. “I was shocked. It was in my first year of cricket too. I just remember one day it clicked for me. It was amazing to me how far I could hit the ball,” said Niamh.

“As long as I hit the ball and it goes far, that’s all that matters.” Niamh hopes to soak up as much of the White Ferns tips and tricks as she can. “I thought that this was going to be a good opportunity but also it will be fun. It could potentially set me up for other things,” she said. “It will help me improve as a cricketer. Whatever they can help me with, I’ll be grateful for anything.” ANZ New Zealand CEO Antonia Watson says it’s important to support women in pursuit of their goals. “We’re proud to be able to offer these passionate young sportswomen this opportunity to meet and train with their heroes. I’m a firm believer that if you can see it, you can be it.” She said ANZ has been a strong supporter of women in sport for over 10 years from grassroots to elite level athletes. “That’s why we’re proud to be putting our full support behind the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase our athletes to the world and provide important opportunities to grow the next generation of cricketers.”

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