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Chen eyes 100th marathon

Seventy-two-year-old Ronald Chen will join a prestigious group next week, running his 100th full marathon.

He will become the 59th member of the New Zealand 100 marathon club which includes some of the country’s most prestigious runners.

Chen ran his first marathon in 2013 on Auckland’s North Shore at the ripe age of 63 and has completed 94 more since turning 65.

Large numbers of dirt bike riders have been seen in east Auckland, including during this incident in early 2022.

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A large pack of dirt bike riders disrupted traffic and drew attention from the public and police when they recently travelled through east Auckland.

The incident on New Year’s Eve drew numerous posts on local community social media pages with people saying they saw the riders in the area of Botany Road as well as in Highland Park and Pakuranga.

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Former music teacher dies Neil Guyan, who was Pakuranga College’s head of music in the 1960s, has died at home surrounded by family. He was 84.

Bruce Neil Guyan died on January 9.

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About 50 million people in 45 countries are threatened by severe hunger.

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NZ aid agencies: 50m facing extreme hunger crisis Nine New Zealand aid agencies, including one headed by a Pakuranga man, are urging Kiwis to act now to provide life-saving support for people affected by the hunger crisis in East Africa.

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Confusion over blank speed limit signs Blanked out speed limit signs on roads across east Auckland are causing confusion but the agency responsible says it’s followed the correct process.

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Year nine St Kentigern College student, Tim Bacchus has been elected as Counties Manukau Orienteering Club’s (CMOC) youngest ever Executive Committee Photo supplied Member.

Counties Manukau Orienteering Club (CMOC) have elected their youngest ever executive committee member in 14-yearold Saint Kentigern College student, Tim Bacchus.

Tim has been involved in orienteering since 2021 and joined the CMOC executive committee as the youth representative in 2022.

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George among ‘best of Auckland’ A story the Times ran late last year on George, the beloved local pooch found alive after going missing for nine weeks, was featured in the NZ Herald over the Christmas holidays.

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Then-Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, centre, at the opening of the Salvation Army’s social housing development in Flat Bush in June 2021.

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A bombshell was dropped on New Zealand’s political landscape on January 19 when a tearful Jacinda Ardern publicly announced she was stepping down as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party.

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LOOKING BACK 2023 – FEBRUARY Bridge’s lane markings cause confusion

Motorists using the Panmure Bridge have reported almost having headon crashes with oncoming vehicles due to confusing lane markings.

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Plea over missing macaw – ‘please just give him back’ A $7000 reward is being offered for the safe return of a large blue and gold macaw which has been missing in east Auckland for almost a month.

The bird, named Pablo, lives in Russell in the Bay of Islands with his owners Lulu and Hamish Peterson.

Faulty lane markings on a busy east Auckland bridge resulted in numerous nearmisses for motorists and assurances are being sought the problem is fixed and won’t happen again.

Questions over civil defence plan for east Auckland The severe damage the recent storm caused to Auckland is raising questions about whether a plan is in place to help local residents respond to such an emergency.

Four people lost their lives and numerous homes were damaged by floodwaters and landslips across the Howick Local Board deputy chairperson city due to the torrential downpour Bo Burns, left, and Howick ward councillor that struck on January 27.

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Armed group robs petrol station

Pablo, a blue and gold macaw, is believed to be somewhere in east Auckland. Photo supplied

Police are investigating after a group of armed offenders robbed an east Auckland petrol station.

A police spokesperson says the GAS station on Pakuranga Road, at the Pakuranga Plaza, just after 6.30am on February 3.

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Submissions close soon on Beachlands development Pohutukawa Coast residents are being encouraged to have their say on a plan change that would allow the development of a new coastal urban neighbourhood in their community.

The proposed development in Beachlands includes the construction of about 3000 homes as well as commercial, retail, education and open-space amenities.

Fox takes prestigious award to cap banner year Professional golfer Ryan Fox, of Beachlands, has been awarded the Seve Ballesteros Award after being voted the DP Ryan Fox’s invitation to the prestigious 2023 Masters Golf Tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club.

World Tour’s Player of the Year for 2022.

Fox had a banner season in 2022 with wins at the Ras Al Khai classic in Abu Dhabi (-22 overall) and the Alfred Dunhill Links championship at St Andrews (-15 overall) and finished the year as the 28th ranked golfer in the world.

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Schools disappointed at order to close due to storm Schools, early learning services and tertiary organisations across Auckland have been ordered to shut until February 3 due to the ongoing severe weather across the city.

Cockle Bay School principal Dorothy Bigwood says her school is “very disappointed” at having to close this week.

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LOOKING BACK 2023 – MARCH

Howick Police community services supervisor, sergeant Brett Meale, says something here.

Times photo Chris Harrowell From left; Ethan Stilwell (Y13), Coen Anderson (Y12) and Maddie Ballard (Y12) cross the finish line on day one to the 2023 Coast to Coast.

St Kentigern trio smash coast to coast competition The Saint Kentigern college trio of Ethan Stilwell (Y13), Maddie Ballard (Y12) and Coen Anderson (Y12) have smashed their opposition, finishing first in the mixed (male/ female) college division of the Coast to Coast.

The Coast to Coast is a difficult 243km race over a two-day period, consisting of seven transitions.

Rrahul Dosshi, second from right, and Bhavini Doshi, second from left.

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Receivers called in for Rainbow Group Receivers have been appointed to childcare enterprise The Rainbow Group of Companies Limited owned by Bucklands Beach couple Rrahul and Bhavini Dosshi.

Stephen White and John Fisk of PwC were appointed as receivers of The Rainbow Group and certain associated companies on March 14.

Additional charges laid over homicide Three people have appeared in court in relation to a fatal assault in east Auckland late last year that led to a man’s death.

The incident happened in a car park in Lady Fisher Place, Highbrook, in the early hours of November 13.

A 26-year-old man, whose name is suppressed, was killed and three others were seriously injured.

Four people are facing criminal charges following a fatal altercation in this Highbrook car park.

Times photo Wayne Martin How the Flat Bush Cemetery looked prior to recently being mowed and tidied up.

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The officer in charge of the new Howick Police station says he hopes its presence will help to deter people from breaking the law in the local community.

The new station, in Cook Street, opened in December last year, 10 months after the previous station, in Fencible Drive, was closed when the Auckland Council-owned property it occupied was sold.

Cameron Brown seventh at final Ironman race Dannemora’s Cameron Brown raced his 25th and final Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand as a professional triathlete, saying farewell to a race he has given so much to over the years.

It was a tough but rewarding day for the 12-time Ironman New Zealand champion, who at 50 years old was still able to comfortably break the nine-hour barrier, completing the 3.8km swim, 180km bike, and 42.2km run in 8:42:15 to place seventh.

Cameron Brown finished seventh in his 25th and final Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand professional race.

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Burgess visits infant survival programme in Indonesia

Rundown cemetery tidied after public complaints A Christian church says it regrets the untidy state its disused cemetery in east Auckland fell into and it’s working to ensure the situation is rectified.

A post on the Flat Bush Grapevine Facebook page earlier this year highlighted the appearance of the small Methodist Church of New Zealand Flat Bush Cemetery in Chapel Road.

Police hope new station will deter criminals

Indonesia has one of the highest infant mortality rates in Southeast Asia.

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Pakuranga-based Kelly Burgess recently visited aid and development organisation Tearfund New Zealand’s new infant survival programme in Indonesia.

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LOOKING BACK 2023 – MAY Unhappy homeowners consider lawyers

A group of Waller Avenue homeowners are against what they claim is an unfair development which ‘violates their rights and benefits’. Pictured is an advertisement from the Times from the 1970s in which there is reference to height restrictions to ‘preserve the beautiful views forever’.

A group of disgruntled Buckland Beach residents is against the height of a proposed development in Waller Avenue and may even bring in lawyers.

The residents say a resource consent for two three-storey dwellings at 43 Waller Avenue breaches a private restrictive height covenant which was attached to properties on the street at the time of their development in the 1970s.

50 year medal for Howick local

Long-time Howick resident Jim Smith has been honoured for his 50 years of service in the fire service.

Smith enrolled in 1973 in what was then the Auckland Fire Police and has served ever since in the same unit, known these days as Operational Support or the Auckland Volunteer Fire Brigade. He’s the first in the group to achieve 50 years.

Residents consider legal action over public housing development

Kainga Ora is building new public housing in Huntington Park.

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More than 640 people have signed a petition calling for a halt to a plan to build dozens of new public housing places in an east Auckland community.

Countdown to close Aviemore Drive store Countdown Aviemore Drive is to close next month. The move was announced to the Times by Countdown. “We recently let our team know that we have made the decision to close our Aviemore Drive store in June, and consolidate our offer for local customers into our Highland Park store,” a Countdown spokesperson said.

Countdown Aviemore Drive, right of the now-demolished tower, and Countdown Highland Park, left.

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Thousands sign petition opposing ‘speed bumps’ More than 2400 people have signed a petition calling for a plan to install raised crossings on Ti Rakau Drive as part of the Eastern Busway project to be scrapped.

The stretch of the Eastern Busway from Pakuranga to Botany includes a controversial plan to install raised crossings on Ti Rakau Drive.

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LOOKING BACK 2023 – JUNE Person found dead at house

Police and forensic technicians at the house where a person was found dead.

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Forensic examinations are under way at a house in east Auckland where a person was found dead.

Police announced on Monday night officers were attending an incident at the property in Casuarina Road, Half Moon Bay.

Laurie Hamlet and his late wife Pat moved to Howick in 1955 and never left. He turns 100 on Friday.

100 and still going strong For someone mad on cars, having a driver licence is gold. For Howick’s Laurie Hamlet, who is about to turn 100, it’s not a problem.

One person died following a two-car crash on Botany Road in Botany at about 2.42pm on May 31. Photo supplied

Three people dead in week of carnage on roads

Multiple investigations are under way following serious crashes on east Auckland roads that have so far claimed the lives of three people.

One person died following a crash at about 2.42pm on May 31 on Botany Road, near the intersection with Golfland Drive, in Botany.

Deceased couple married for 54 years New Zealand’s 43rd Scrabble Champion Lyres Freeth, left, and New Zealand Association of Scrabble Players president Dr Cathy Casey at Howick Bowling Club.

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Jewel Tasi pictured during her attempt squatting 256kgs, the heaviest female squat in NZ history.

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Auckland Scrabble player Lyres Freeth has become New Zealand’s 43rd Scrabble Champion.

After a thrilling weekend in Howick, Freeth won 18 of her 22 games to fend off a strong field of experienced international players and grand masters from New Zealand and overseas.

A former Howick College student is putting New Zealand on the map as she competes at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Competition in Malta.

Jewel Tasi was selected as part of the eight-strong New Zealand female powerlifters to compete against some of the best in the world.

The couple who died in a recent crash on a busy east Auckland road are being remembered as kindhearted people who always had time for others.

David and Jill McArthur, who were in their 80s, died following a collision between the vehicle they were in and another car at about 2.42pm on May 31 in Botany.

One of their beloved pet dogs, Misty Rose, was killed Jill McArthur studied under local art tutor Tony in the crash on Botany Road Clarke for more than a decade; inset, her husband also.

David McArthur.

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April – Anzac Day a time to remember

February – Perspectives runs until March 11

January – Escape to Howick Village for shopping, cafes, art, entertainment

Howick Village is embracing the New Year. The welcome sunshine at the weekend and into the beginning of the week lifted moods too after recent storms and heavy rain. With the return to work this week by many locals, the village is open and looking forward to serving shoppers and diners moving forward into 2023.

Perspectives: Te Tai Ao, Notions of The Universal exhibition by The Flowers Art Collective runs in the Malcolm Smith Gallery until March 11. It features the sacred significance of whanau bonds, rewriting of stories told through photographs, uprising of artists through challenges of Covid and the horror of the Ukraine War. It provides a taste of the diversity with the theme of the universal brought into the art arena. The exhibition features the work of the Flowers Art Collective, 11 artists of diverse ethnicity and viewpoints, brought together by a common interest in the challenge of bringing the illusive into tangibility.

At dawn on Tuesday, April 25, we will gather on Stockade hill to commemorate Anzac Day. History defines the events of the First World War. However, we gather not to glorify war, but to remember and acknowledge the courage of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Ray Sangster, President, Howick RSA Last week, a small contingent from the Howick RSA laid out the field of crosses on Stockade Hill in remembrance of the battles fought. Times photo Wayne Martin

June – Estuary art awards finalists named

May – Supporting our local schools Our young musicians will inspire and delight you with classical, jazz, and everything in between.

These students work tirelessly producing wonderful music and this is a beautiful opportunity for them to perform and for you, the audience, to enjoy.

Join Howick, Pakuranga, Sancta Maria, Macleans, Botany Downs, Saint Kentigern and Elim colleges for these wonderful lunchtime concerts you will love in the series Fridays @ Twelve!

Congratulations to this year’s finalists for the 17th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards.

This year there were more than 80 incredible entries which judge Benjamin Work had the difficult task of whittling down to 20 finalists.

The finalists are Jenny Tomlin, Lisa Bate, Gabriela Rozenberg, Kim Logue, Siniva Williams, Tony Clarke, Daisy Nicholas, Wendy Hannah, Kiran McKinnon, Matthew Dowman, Brendan Kitto, Susan Ewen, Amanda Watson, Franca Bertani, Anna Tang, Andrew Rankin, Ainsley O’Connell, Fiona Lee Graham, Anna Gedson and Ekaterina Dimieva.

The highly commended artists are Pass The Blue Collective, Hana Carpenter, Teresa Lane, Judith Lawson and Vanessa Narbey.

July – Anyone can play guitar “I couldn’t possibly play guitar – I’m too old / not talented enough / no-one in my family plays / my hands are too small.”

There are many excuses for not trying, but here’s the good news.

In 25-plus years of teaching many hundreds of students, I can count on one hand the people who I genuinely felt couldn’t learn guitar. Of those, one is still having lessons with us nine years later and sounding great!

Becoming a good guitar player takes three things: the right guidance and support, commitment and perseverance.

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October – More businesses come to village Despite the slow national business environment, positive activity in Howick Village continues with commercial premises never empty for long.

Recently the Village has welcomed Expert Barbers, Growing Younger Fitness Studio, Louis & Max, Mankelow Accountants, Ray of Light Coaching and Sky Nails & Beauty. Based on their respective social media posts, we can look forward to the openings of Despensa (a Mexican-themed restaurant) and Posto (specialising in Neapolitan style woodfire pizzas) in October.

MTF Finance are also in the process of setting up shop in the Village. A very warm welcome to all these businesses and I am sure Howickians, and those from further afield, will give these plenty of support.

December – There’s a lot to look forward to Another year has almost passed.

Probably a year that many will be pleased to see the end of.

Weather has not been great, criminal and antisocial behaviour has affected many, the economy has been a challenge and the tail of Covid still lingers. Having said that, there was plenty to cheer about in Howick Village.

The Cultural Food Festival earlier in the year and the recent Star Insurance Hop were two key events that not only gave Howickians enjoyable days but introduced many outsiders to the village.

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LOOKING BACK 2023 – JULY Wong retires after almost 33 years

One of Howick’s most prominent local practitioners has received a heartwarming farewell after taking an early retirement.

Dr Richard W Wong qualified as a General Practitioner (GP) from the University of Auckland in 1985 and five years later purchased the Juliet Avenue Surgery practice in Howick.

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Two national titles for Pakuranga fighters The Highbrook Esplanade Reserve in East Tamaki will serve as the site of a new water sports facility. Times file photo Wayne Martin

Approval granted to build water sports centre The Howick Local Board has granted landowner approval to a trust proposing to build a water sports facility in east Auckland.

A report provided to the board states the Highbrook Regional Watersports Centre Charitable Trust sought approval to construct a water sports centre in East Tamaki, as well as an agreement to lease the land from Auckland Council, which owns the Highbrook Drive site.

Revills Boxing Gym fighters Wendell Stanley, left, and Kheva Potatau came away with national titles.

Two boxers fighting out of Revills Boxing Gym in Pakuranga have secured national titles at the recent New Zealand Boxing Championships in Tauranga.

Three boxers from the gym represented Auckland. Head coach for Auckland this year was Revill’s assistant coach Jonathan Nevin.

This year’s nationals had a record number of entries with a total of 197 boxers chasing national championship glory.

Wendell Stanley [71kg elite male] and Auckland team captain was accompanied by Tim Max [75kg elite male] and Kheva Potatau [67kg elite male].

Excitement builds for FIFA Women’s World Cup The Spirit of Football and a very special ball have paid a visit to Fencibles United AFC. Spirit of Football is a not-for-pro?t community interest company dedicated to promoting a very special ball as the “star of the beautiful game” in the run-up to each Football World Cup. It is simply known as The Ball.

The Ball is football’s equivalent to the Olympic Torch.

Every four years, it kicks off from Battersea Park in London, where the very first game of modern rules football took place. Its destination is the Opening Ceremony of the World Cup.

Two former Bucklands Beach Association Football Club (BBAFC) players are set to suit up in the black jersey for the Football Ferns during their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign.Milly Clegg and Jacqui Hand will both make their FIFA Women’s World Cup debuts this month as New Zealand co-host the tournament with Australia.

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a large housing complex in Huntington Park on July 24.

Public housing development damaged in blaze A public housing development in east Auckland, which is under construction, has been damaged in a large blaze.

It’s understood Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) was alerted to the fire at the Kainga Ora complex in Guys Road, Huntington Park, at about 5.30am on July 24.

Forest and Bird marks 100 years

Students to represent NZ at cycling world champs

Saint Kentigern College sports prefect and cycling captain Ruby Spring.

In a tremendous feat, two east Auckland students have been selected to represent Cycling New Zealand at the UCI World Championships in Glasgow.

Ruby Spring (Y13) of Saint Kentigern College and Finn Wilson (Y13) of Macleans College are part of the 29-strong New Zealand squad largely comprising World Tour riders and European-based professionals.

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South Auckland Forest and Bird’s Graham Falla, left, Barbara Garden and Win Miskelly cutting the cake.

New Zealand’s independent voice for nature, Forest and Bird is this year celebrating its centenary.

In March 1923, Captain Ernest ‘Val’ Sanderson was the inspiration for the organisation’s establishment.

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LOOKING BACK 2023 – AUGUST Pakuranga athletes triumph in Taupo

One of east Auckland’s most accomplished sports clubs has a bold vision that will enable it to foster other codes in the local community.

Pakuranga United Rugby Club has applied to Auckland Council for just over half of the approximately $9 million it needs to expand its facilities to increase indoor sports capacity and cater for more sports locally, general manager Mike Bongiovanni says.

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At the Governing Body on August 24, Mayor Wayne Brown said James Brown died suddenly two days earlier and asked for a minute of silence to acknowledge the passing.

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The Pakuranga Athletic Club Under 16 mixed relay team of Ben Oxford, Imogen Barlow, Christian Geldenhuys and Morgan Day finished first place in their race.

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The Pakuranga Athletic Club (PAC) had phenomenal success at the recent New Zealand Cross Country and Relay Championships in Taupo, with 22 runners competing.

Athletes competed in the NZ Cross Country Championships at Taupo’s Spa Thermal Park on Saturday, July 29, with two teams in the NZ Cross Country Mixed Relays the next day.

Two Pakuranga athletes picked up national titles over the weekend. Ben Oxford (Boys U16) and Christian De Vaal (Men’s U20) both finished first in their respective races.

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LOOKING BACK 2023 – AUGUST Ready wins Aussie women’s street skateboard open

‘We’re going to come to a halt’ Deep cracks in an east Auckland road are causing concern about the impact on residents and the environment should they result in a large amount of silt falling into the water below.

A segment of Marine Parade in Mellons Bay, on the coastal side and adjacent to a grass bank, is impacted by a slip that’s seen one lane blocked to vehicles as cracks in the road continue to widen.

Thirteen-year-old skateboarder Jessica Ready has won the Women’s Street Open in Australia.

The year 8 student from Bucklands Beach Intermediate travelled to Brisbane last month with New Zealand skaters Jess Lord and Yeva Butler and Skateboarding New Zealand mentor Amber Clyde.

Bucklands Beach Intermediate student Jessica Ready has picked up another skateboarding award.

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LOOKING BACK 2023 – SEPTEMBER Huge win for Faulkner Construction

This three-hectare site in Murphys Road, Flat Bush, is set to contain a new primary school.

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Government obtains land for new primary school A new primary school is set to be built in east Auckland to cater to the area’s growing population. The Ministry of Education has acquired the three-hectare site at 121 Murphys Road, Flat Bush, which will cater for children in years 0-8.

Above: Faulkner Construction won the Supreme Renovation of the Year award [Auckland / Northland / Coromandel region] for its build in Freemans Bay. Left: Master Craft Construction, based out of Shelly Park, won the New Home $1.5m- $2m category for this this build in Bucklands Beach.

Celebrated Howick building firm Faulkner Construction has picked up what it considers its most significant win in the annual Registered Master Builders House of the Year regional winners awards.

Faulkner Construction, which regularly clinches wins in major categories in the competition, has won the Supreme Renovation of the Year award [Auckland / Northland / Coromandel region] for its build in Freemans Bay. The home was also awarded the Pink Batts Craftsmanship Award, Renovation Over $1.5 million category and a gold award.

Jail for $200,000 wage subsidy fraud A Highland Park man has been sentenced to 20.5 months in prison for defrauding taxpayers to the tune of almost $200,000 in Covid-19 wage subsidies.

Nathan Peter Irvine Downey appeared for sentencing in the Manukau District Court on August 25 having admitted 13 charges of dishonestly taking or using a document.

At just 15-years-old, Christian Faafoi has signed a two-year contract with the NRL’s Sydney Roosters.

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Pakuranga College youngster signs with NRL A Pakuranga College year 11 has hit the big time, signing a two-year contract with one of the most prestigious National Rugby League (NRL) teams, the Sydney Roosters.

Christian Faafoi, 15, has been a part of the Sydney Roosters’ NZ Academy for over a year, training over that period under the tutelage of NZ Program Manager Brent Webb.

Callum Hyde and Callum Noyer are world champions.

Local Sailing sensations crowned junior World Champs The 13-year-old Maraetai sailing duo of Callum Hyde and Callum Noyer have won the World Junior title at the RS Feva World Championships. The World Championships were held over five days in Follonica, Italy last month.

The Ministry of Social Development says between March 23 and August 24, 2020, Nathan Downey submitted 19 fraudulent wage subsidy applications for Protective Systems Limited.

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92 units proposed for 1.4ha site by marina A property developer is proposing to build almost 100 residential units on a prime piece of east Auckland land in a sign of the local community’s increasing housing intensification.

Auckland Council has provided the Times with a resource consent application prepared in May this year

by Campbell Brown Planning Ltd for the developer, HND HMB Ltd. The site’s council property valuation, as of June 2021, was $24 million.

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LOOKING BACK 2023 – OCTOBER League and union’s newest rising star

Pair found guilty following fatal house fire A jury has returned guilty verdicts in the trial of two men charged following a fatal house fire in east Auckland in 2020.

Personal trainer Wiremu Arapo, 27, was found dead after his two-storey home in Minerva Terrace, Cockle Bay, was damaged in a blaze on October 20 three years ago.

Wiremu Arapo was found dead after his house in Minerva Terrace, Cockle Bay, caught fire in October 2020.

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Three of the five co-owners of Marbled, from left, Blair Welch, Darren Picton (Del Boy) and Darron White.

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Butchery wins awards for best bangers Howick is among butchery royalty, with Marbled Delicatessen, Fine Meats & BBQ scooping up four awards at the Great New Zealand Sausage Competition.

Marbled entered six sausages into the competition and won awards for four – Beef, Truffle and Mushroom Medley (gold), Bandido (gold), Old English Pork (bronze) and Welsh Dragon (bronze).

At only 16-years-old, it is hard to comprehend what Braxton Sorensen-McGee, has achieved as an athlete.

Whether it be being recognised as the NZ Rugby League U16 girls’ player of the year in 2022 or contributing to the Auckland Storm winning the Farah Palmer Cup competition, there’s not much she hasn’t done.

And now as she approaches her final year of schooling at Auckland Girls Grammar School (AGGS) in 2024, there is confidence that she could be the youngest ever Kiwi Fern and Black Fern double representative.

Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is mobbed by pupils during a visit to Cockle Bay School on October 19.

Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon received a rapturous welcome from excited pupils during his first visit to his old school since winning this year’s general election.

Witches, monsters, evil clowns flock to Halloween event At only 16, Braxton SoresenMcGee played a pivotal role in the Auckland Storm’s Farah Palmer Cup victory.

Residents in one east Auckland street have thrown themselves into the Halloween spirit this year, drawing thousands of excited onlookers and bringing traffic to a standstill.

People living in Four Trees in Cockle Bay pulled out all the stops on October 31 for what may have been the largest community-led event in years.

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LOOKING BACK 2023 – NOVEMBER Murdered law student awarded honorary degree

Farzana Yaqubi was a law student at the time she was murdered in December, 2022. photo supplied Local professional golfer Ryan Fox has capped off one of the best seasons of his career.

Fantastic Mr. Fox secures first ever PGA Tour card Professional Golfer Ryan Fox, from Beachlands, has secured his first ever PGA Tour card after a top-35 finish at the recent DP World Tour Championship.

A young woman stabbed to death by an east Auckland man who had previously stalked her has been awarded an honorary degree.

Farzana Yaqubi never got the chance to live her dream of practicing law in New Zealand.

The 21-year-old was murdered

by Kanwarpal Singh, 32, who was living in East Tamaki when he killed her on December 19, 2022.

Nevines named NZ’s top apprentice

Jack Nevines from Golflands has won the national 2023 Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year award.

The national winners were announced at a National Awards Gala dinner in Auckland on Friday.

Mesmerising mesocyclone It was like something out of a scinece fiction movie. Times photographer Wayne Martin captured this shot of a mesocyclone on November 21. NIWA, which captured video from its camera on Sky Tower, said a mesocyclone is a vortex of air, typically 5-15 km in diameter and existing within a heavy shower or thunderstorm. In a mesocyclone, air rises and rotates around a vertical axis.

Howick Sailing Club celebrates 90 years of service to community The Howick Sailing Club has celebrated 90 years of service to the local community with a weekend of festivities.

The club has played an important role in the local community over its lifetime, teaching water safety to thousands of young people.

Despensa opened its doors last Wednesday.

Despensa opens doors after much anticipation Blessing the site, from left, Matthew Gunton (Diocesan property manager), Rev Warner Wilder, Sonia Maugham (Diocesan manager), Mervis Wilder, Desley Simpson (Deputy Mayor), Bishop Ross Bay, Pardeep Singh (architect) and John McClean (architect).

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Bishop blesses St Paul’s build site

A blessing of the build site has been held at St Paul’s in the Park, Flat Bush, by the Anglican Bishop of Auckland, the Right Reverend Ross Bay. The blessing was on Thursday, November 16, and attended by about 60 people.

Marina closes ‘dump station’ due to costly vandalism An east Auckland facility used by motorhome and caravan users has been so badly damaged by vandals that the people who operate it have decided to shut it down.

A local resident recently alerted the Times to the closure of Half Moon Bay Marina’s ‘dump station’, which allowed for the proper disposal of wastewater from motorhomes and caravans.

Waugh honoured for aviation chaplaincy

New Zealand’s newest restaurant has opened its doors in Howick.

Owned by well-known Howick restaurateurs, Ted Waters, Carmen Holmes and Greg Holmes, Despensa opened its doors last week after much anticipation.

To mark 25 years of honorary aviation chaplaincy, the Honourable Company of Air Pilots, presented an international award to Howick’s Rev Dr Richard Waugh at a special dinner at RNZAF Base Whenuapai on Saturday.

A Livery Company of the City of London with King Charles III as patron, Waugh was awarded the Company’s ‘The Sir Alan Cobham Memorial Award’.

Rev Dr Richard Waugh and the Master of Air Pilots visiting from the UK, Captain Jonathan Legat, at RNZAF Base Whenuapai on Saturday.

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LOOKING BACK 2023 – DECEMBER Naval rig flagpole has new home A very special flagpole has been relocated to Stevenson Reserve on Cook Street in Howick.

Howick Local Board chair Damian Light said, “The new site on the crest of Stevenson Reserve will ensure that this unique piece of local history is once again available for the public to enjoy.”

Record broken in Point to Pub run Christmas carols on the hill The crowds flocked to Stockade Hill on Sunday night for the annual Carols by Candlelight presented by Howick Brass.

It was a perfect way to end a perfect day, whetting the appetite for Christmas which is just days away. And what a wonderful backdrop with Stockade Hill’s iconic Christmas tree and the columns of trees leading up to the Cenotaph illuminated in green and red.

There was a huge turn out on Sunday for the Point to Pub Family Fun Run. There were 140 entries, great weather and lots of fun had by families and friends. The race starts at Musick Point and ends at The Prospect in Howick.

Fastest male was Connor Jamieson, 17, with a time of 26.01m – a record for the Point to Pub. Second was Nick Luksich [29.28m] and 3rd Adam Berry, with a pram [31.12m].

Shopper in shock over false accusation of theft A woman says she was left in shock after staff at a popular east Auckland retail store falsely accused her of being a known shoplifter.

Misha Peters told the NZ Herald newspaper the upsetting incident happened at Kmart Botany on December 13. She’d spent about 90 minutes doing her Christmas shopping when she was approached by a group of police officers.

The historic naval rig flagpole that once stood at 34 Moore Street is now installed in Stevenson Reserve.

Hollyman wins heritage award

Resident home residents to move Some residents at a rest home in Bucklands Beach will need to move due to changes made by the facility’s new owners.

Aged care provider Ambridge Rose is to transition its rest home The Beach House – formally Bucklands Beach Rest Home – into a dementia care specialist facility.

Residents and staff at the rest home have been advised, and Ambridge Rose is working closely with Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau to effect this change in response to the demand for specialist care in the area, Ambridge Rose owner and CEO Allan Sargeant said.

Evie Hollyman has won the inaugural Howick College: Year 10 Allan Riley Memorial Essay Competition.

The Point View Heritage Society sponsored the competition. The essay topic was “Sustainability of the Mangemangeroa Valley”.

Evie received her award and certificate at the Year 10 award ceremony at Howick College on December 6. The competition was named after Allan Riley to honour his work as founder and Chairman of the Friends of Mangemangeroa Society and his involvement in many other community and conservation organisations.

Allan passed away in June 2022 and his wife, Bev, along with the Point View Heritage Society President, Judith Grant presented the award to Evie.

Heritage award recipient Evie Hollyman, centre with Allan Riley’s widow Bev Riley, left, and Point View Heritage Society president Judith Grant.

Santa Parade draws the crowds The 70th Howick Santa Parade was a remarkable success, drawing unprecedented crowds to the Howick main street.

This year’s parade, a significant milestone, was met with excitement and bustling activity. The parade itself, with more than 75 floats, lasted for just over an impressive hour, bringing joy and smiles to many faces.

Man charged after vehicle collides with pedestrians Police say a 22-year-old man is facing numerous charges relating to a collision between a vehicle and pedestrians in east Auckland.

The incident happened in Prince Regent Drive, Half Moon Bay, at about 5.30pm on December 10.

Immediately following the collision news media reported six people were injured.

Christmas trees chopped down at church

St Mark’s Catholic Church along Pakuranga Road had it’s Pine Trees cypress trees cut by individuals on Saturday, December 16 at around 3am.

The individuals came in the early hours, with a cutting tool and chopped two trees planted along Pakuranga Road. The trees included Christmas lights.

This a fair warning to the community who may or might have already experienced the same incident during this time of the year.

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Passed peacefully at Howick Baptist Home on 3 January 2024, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Wendy and treasured father and father-in-law of Mark and Samantha, Adrian and Laura, Paul and Sonia, Chris and Thalia, and Michele and Al. Loved and respected granddad of his 10 grandchildren.

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All about

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ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Phone Adrian 027 603 1919, a/hours 537 2345

FOR SALE

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James IT Solutions

PHONE 021 369 881

NZ Registered Electrical Service Technician

PAVING

Amazing Kitchen Facelifts Is your kitchen looking tired?

ELECTRICAL

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Ph 09 537 4320

KITCHENS

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HEATPUMP SERVICES

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Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

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

COMPUTERS

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

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

Phone Mark 027 622 4490

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JENNY CLEANING. Home & office, regular & one off. Reliable & exp.

Ph 021 669908

All int/ext requirements, prompt service, 40 years experience, Registered Master Painter

Flat pack specialists

We will assemble for you!

CLEANING

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TREE SERVICES

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• Outlets • Home Theatre • Security Cameras • Lighting Phone Jack 532 8723 021 661 469

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TV AERIALS APPROVED TECHNICIAN

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Restretching No job too small We do it all!!

Phone Terry 021 927 921

AERIALS

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

All other work considered also...

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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

HANDYMEN

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CARPET LAYING

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5 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga

eastgatecc.org.nz

MP289778

Care that’s right here if you need it?

That’s reassuring.

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One and two bedroom apartments available * from

$400,000

Ready to make the move to an independent apartment? Then make sure you look ahead and consider your options in case you need more care in the future.

At 139 on Union’s Independent Apartments, you can enjoy the freedom of independent living, with care services available if required or desired. And if you need it, our rest home and hospital are close at hand, with a reputation for excellence in aged care.

“I’m reminded every day of why I chose HBH and it hasn’t disappointed,” says Alison, one of our residents.

“HBH has always had a wonderful reputation for the quality of care it provides and that continues today.”

If you’re ready to live life to the full, with the reassurance of excellent care on hand, please call Robyn for a private viewing.

HBH Senior Living is a member of HBH Group *Pricing is for an occupational right agreement.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE A PRIVATE VIEWING:

Robyn Greer 538 0800 or 027 494 0344 robyn.greer@hbh.org.nz www.hbh.org.nz JH17893-V15