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he driver of a school bus that crashed into several parked cars in east Auckland last week received head injuries in the incident, according to eyewitnesses. Police were alerted to the crash, which happened at the block of shops opposite Barry Curtis Skatepark in Chapel Road, Flat Bush, at about 3.50pm last Wednesday. Traffic diversions were put in place near the scene. The Murphy Buses school bus crashed into multiple vehicles parked outside the shops. Another vehicle was shunted onto the footpath and came to a stop outside a beauty salon. Three other cars were pushed into each other. A worker at the block of shops says the impact of the bus crashing into the parked vehicles sounded like a bomb going off. The owner of one of the damaged vehicles, a Toyota Rumion, had just entered Chapel Park Dental when he heard what he describes as a “massive crunch”.

The man, who doesn’t want to be identified, says he walked back out of the dentist and saw what had happened. “The bus driver was hunched over the steering wheel and the kids on the bus were trying to get out,” he says. “I jumped over the bonnet of my car to try to force the bus door open to get them out.” The eyewitness says he then saw fuel leaking from the bus onto the ground. He helped to get the school pupils off the bus and turned his attention to the driver. “He was bleeding from his head and [appeared to be] unconscious,” he says. “I tried to get him to wake up. He started to stir. A few other people came to help. “We tried to get him out of the seat but because he was so shocked he kept grabbing the steering wheel. We talked to him but he wasn’t responding. “We touched him to try to move him but he kept gripping the wheel and wouldn’t move.” Emergency services then arrived at the scene and the eyewitness and other helpers left the bus.

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He says the school pupils who had been on the bus appeared to be shaken but uninjured. He feels a “bit gutted” about the damage to his vehicle, which he only bought three months ago. Dentist Dr Raymond Abel and dental assistant Reshma Sony were at work at Chapel Park Dental when the crash happened. Abel says he heard a loud noise and initially thought it was a fire alarm. It turned out to be the bus’s horn sounding continuously due to the driver leaning onto it. Sony says when she went outside she saw the bus driver was bleeding from the forehead. She says he appeared to be “fainting”. “We checked if he was okay. We gave him water but he couldn’t drink. The children were perfectly fine.” Howick College principal Iva Ropati confirmed his school’s pupils were on the bus at the time of the crash. “Some of the students were quite shaken up by the experience but are doing well today,”

he says. “Our counsellors, as a follow-up, were making contact with the students this morning but none reported they needed any further support. “We had some initial contact with the bus company yesterday and they confirmed the driver had a ‘medical event’ and is being supported. “We were extremely pleased with the way our students coped through the ordeal.” A St John Ambulance spokeswoman says St John was phoned at 3.40pm about the crash. Two ambulances and one manager responded to the scene. “St John treated and transported one patient in a serious condition to Middlemore Hospital,” she says. “One patient was assessed and treated at the scene for moderate injuries and two patients in a minor condition were assessed at the scene.” Police reopened Chapel Road to vehicle traffic at about 7.30pm on Wednesday. A scene examination had been conducted and inquiries are ongoing.

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It’s back to the future The Times – with support from Howick historian Alan La Roche - has once again produced the much sought-after historical calendar. This coming year is really important for the area as Howick, Pakuranga and districts prepare for the 175th celebrations in 2022. The photos depict the past 175 years and how the area then known as Howick and districts developed. Times Media’s managing director Reay Neben said: “These calendars proved very popular last year and so we decided especially after the Covid lockdown it was important – with Alan La Roche’s help – to produce them again. “Our front cover is of the old Marine Hotel which burnt down in the 1920s. It was on the same site upon which the Prospect of Howick now proudly stands.” The calendars are available at the Times offices (10 Central Terrace) and also Poppies Bookshop (on Picton Street). You can phone us on 2718000 or email info@times.co.nz. The Times will also have a stand selling these and other Howick products at the Christmas Fair in Howick Village on Friday, November 20.

alls are growing for action to be taken over what people say is a lack of safe and easily accessible skate parks in east Auckland. Despite the rain, more than 50 people gathered at the Lloyd Elsmore Skatepark in Pakuranga on November 3 for an event organised by Aaron Martin, who describes himself as a “passionate local skater dad”. He says he and others believe the facility is no longer up to scratch. “The old Lloyd Elsmore Skatepark was built over 20 years ago and it shows. The park urgently needs an upgrade, with a street-style park to cater for all ages and experience,” Martin says. He says the park’s “worn concrete” is a health and safety risk and someone told him it was like “hitting a cheese-grater”. “Even to the non-skater, it’s clear the park is well past its best-before date, with large cracks through the concrete.” But Martin says the park’s surface isn’t the only issue. Users are quick to point out the design faults in its ramps and rails, he says. “The lack of lighting, toilets, water fountains or even rub-

People want improvements made to the skate park in Lloyd Elsmore, Pakuranga.

bish bins made it unpleasant and at times dangerous.” Martin says despite these issues, the park is still used due to the lack of alternatives. The only option is to travel to Barry Curtis Skatepark in Flat Bush or Victoria Park in Auckland’s CBD, he says. Martin says the Flat Bush facility is too far for many

younger users to get to and its popularity means it’s not always a practical option. Howick Local Board members Bruce Kendall and David Collings went along to Martin’s event at the Lloyd Elsmore Skatepark. They acknowledge the current state is not adequate. “It’s clearly not okay,” Collings

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says. He added that numerous plans to replace or upgrade the park have not come to fruition. Kendall encouraged those in attendance to ensure they were heard on the issue. Martin says he and others are putting together a proposal to present to the Howick Local Board and welcome public support.

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bourhood. Soon after, the police helicopter noticed two males, one of whom had a firearm, and two females in the backyard of a house across the road from the site of the alleged car theft. The Armed Offender Squad was deployed. They called four family members out of the house and detained them. They eventually established that the family had not been involved in the robbery. However, one of the family members had seen someone run through their backyard and had gone outside

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From traditional to contemporary, hearty meals with a twist is what they do best. The chef will also be introducing a range of ingeniously created tapas plates for those who enjoy casual dining with a bottle of wine or single malt. It’s just the place for after-hour’s hangout. As for the mains you can work your way through .... from a selection of St Louisville Muddy Ribs — juicy pork short ribs served with

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Sailing club rebuilds after storm By CHRIS HARROWELL

t’s taken a huge amount of money and work to repair the damage left behind when a storm smashed into the Howick Sailing Club’s premises almost three years ago. The storm that struck east Auckland’s coastline on January 5, 2018, caused an estimated $100,000 of damage in repairs and lost equipment to the club, its commodore Tim Nichols says. Among the important equipment the ocean took from its clubroom at Howick Beach were buoys, anchors, tools, and a safety boat. “A huge, high, king tide came through with a massive northerly and smashed up the downstairs of the club,” Nichols told the Times. “We started a programme about six months ago to basically put it back together.” Nichols says it took a lot of work to get the club’s insurers and engineers to agree on what was needed to be done. “We’ve taken the opportunity to redecorate inside the clubroom, which wasn’t part of the original works programme but something we chose to do. “The club has not had any

time or effort spent on it since about 1965. We’ve redecorated, repainted and cleaned it all up. We’ve ended up with a really cool space.” Nichols says the club hopes its new revamped clubroom can help it attract new members. It runs a range of initiatives for young sailors in the community and facilitates a Waterwise programme on behalf of four local schools that gives Year 7 and 8 pupils the chance to learn about water safety. “They come down and do some sailing and kayaking and it’s all about getting confident on the water,” Nichols says. “The Howick Sailing Club’s reason for being is to help to make this happen. We run our own ‘learn to sail’ programmes off the back of that. The kids come and they have a great day. “The club is all about learning to sail so we work really hard on that and it’s a programme we love.” Nichols says while the bulk of the repairs to the clubroom were funded through insurance, the Howick Local Board has provided money to carry out additional work. The club applied to the board

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NZ Community Trust awarded grants valued at $657,832.37 in the Auckland region in October. Local recipients included Howick Little Theatre which received $782 for a first aid training course while Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre was granted $20,000 for salary. Several Auckland gaming venues contributed to these grants including Barrel Inn in Howick and Celsius Bar in Flat Bush.

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Howick Sailing Club commodore Tim Nichols says it cost about $100,000 to repair the damage caused to its clubroom by a storm in early 2018. Times photo Wayne Martin

for a grant of $24,838.60 toward the purchase and installation of windows, glass and doors for its clubroom. The board voted to grant it $12,000. The board previously provided funding to the club to buy a number of Optimist dinghies in 2018. Nichols says now is an ideal time for new people to get involved with the club. There’s a variety of activities for people to take part in, including Sunday afternoon racing. He’s also keen to hear from people who might want to rent out the clubroom. “We have a relatively small membership and would really

love to grow the club. “We’ve got some boats we can let people use but generally from a club racing perspective people bring their own boats down. “The club has spent all this time creating a great facility and we want to make people aware that space is available to rent at a ridiculously cheap price.” Howick Local Board chairwoman Adele White says the sailing club’s premises has provide a “great service for many years”. “Because of its location, it is subject to the elements and is well in need of an upgrade. “The board is proud we can support this work.”

Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee has approved applications totalling more than $9.9 million from the Sport and Recreation Facility Investment Fund. Among the recipients are Howick Bowling Club and Pohutukawa Coast Bike Club. The bowling club was approved funding of $350,000 for two covered greens. The bike club also won capital development funding and receives $109,440 for mountain bike track development upgrade.

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A good dosing of rain over several days has nudged water levels up in Auckland. There was 32mm recorded in the Hunua Ranges overnight Sunday. Dam storage is now up to 71.16 per cent capacity, up from 69.76 per cent the previous day. Normal dam levels for this time of year is 91.7 per cent. Water consumption during water restrictions was 385 million litres on Sunday while the seven-day rolling average is 399m litres.

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One of my favourite things about a fresh new season is watching the stores in town bring out their fresh and creative displays, says Holly Ensor, owner of The Flower Bar. “When I travelled to Europe it was the smallest details—like the scent of a burning candle or fresh, seasonal flowers in the windows — marked the turning of winter to spring. “When I first opened my shop, this was the thing I was most excited about. Now, even three years later, it’s still something I get so giddy about for the shop. This season, we’re ever evolving by bringing hot summer features to the store,” she says. Holly’s good for The Flower Bar is that for clients to walk in and get inspiration for their own home, whether it be flowers, can-

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tudents from TC Fine Arts are displaying their paintings at Uxbridge’s Malcolm Smith Gallery from November 20January 18. After 17 years Tony Clarke has moved his classes back to Uxbridge, where he started his tutoring days. “We have been at

Uxbridge for two years and it’s been a great move. The team at Uxbridge are very good to work with and there is a nice community feel to the centre,” says Clarke. The exhibition includes a wide range of work from that of some very new students, to that of students who been with TC Fine Arts

for nearly 20 years. “During the Covid-19 lockdown a small group managed to keep painting, using zoom meetings to get some advice on their artwork. “It has been a tough year but it’s really nice to celebrate all our students endeavours with this exhibition,” he says.

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t has been an enormous privilege to serve as your MP these last three years and I am grateful to have been re-elected to continue working for Pakuranga. Thank you for your support. The next three years are shaping up to be some of the most important in a generation as New Zealand seeks to rebuild following the economic effects of Covid-19. Kiwis have delivered the first majority Government under MMP with Labour at the helm, and while I respect that decision, it makes my job and that of the Opposition more important and more relevant than ever before. Being a majority Government gives them significant power, but they must use it for the benefit of all New Zealanders and have no excuses if they fail to deliver.

On top of this, a big part of my job is to help individuals with personal issues they need assistance with, whether it’s to do with getting assistance from Government Departments like ACC or Work and Income, advocating to the Council on local issues or taking your views on policy to Wellington. My office is highly visible and located at 120A Pakuranga Road and you can call or email us any time on 572 0000 or PakurangaMP@parliament.govt.nz if you need assistance, wish to meet with me, or just want to share your concerns about something. Thank you again for the faith you have placed in me as your MP for Pakuranga and I look forward to working hard for you over the next few years. Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga

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Simeon Brown The Government must get it right for New Zealanders who are struggling as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and must be focused on growing our economy, retaining jobs and providing opportunities for Kiwis. The National Party Opposition will hold the Government to account and ensure it uses its power responsibly. I am looking forward to this challenge. There is also much to do in Pakuranga and during the campaign I outlined my priorities if re-elected. Among those remains my commitment to the on-time and on-budget delivery of the Eastern Busway and Reeves Road Flyover, a project consistently raised with me during the campaign.

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THEATRE

Dickens’ Christmas classic brought to life By CHRIS HARROWELL

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Starring in Howick Little Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol are actors, from left, Ryan Burgoyne, Miriam Gedge , Miguel Mitchell, and David Steadman. Times photo Wayne Martin

Gordon says Paller’s interpretation of the story is a “unique insight” into a very traditional and wellknown Charles Dickens story. “We see it from the point of view of the author of the story,” he says. “It incorporates the theme of family within it and his [Dickens’] own life and he’s brought that to the stage. “He employs the services of his family to bring the story to life. We see the little nuances and interactions and it’s a nice kind of coming together story that epitomises the Christmas spirit.” Among the production’s young cast members are actors Ryan Burgoyne, 14, Miriam Gedge, 12, and Miguel Mitchell, 11.

Ryan plays the characters of Charlie and Tiny Tim and says the role requires portraying people with youthful personalities. Miguel plays Dickens’ inner child, while Miriam plays Dickens’ niece Helen. She says she’s enjoying preparing for the role. “I love the rehearsals,” Miriam says.

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t’s Christmas Eve, 1843, and Charles Dickens’ family and friends have gathered at the famous writer’s home for a night of shenanigans and storytelling. Director Andrew Gordon oversees Howick Little Theatre’s upcoming production of A Christmas Carol, which is written by Michael Paller and staged from November 21 to December 12. Actor David Steadman plays the dual characters of Charles Dickens and Scrooge. Steadman says A Christmas Carol unfolds as the character of Dickens invites a group of friends over to perform the play he’s currently writing. “They all morph into characters in the play,” he says. “I merge into Scrooge, so we all go in and out. Steadman says the production may not be what the audience expects. “It’s a lot darker than people would think. They may think it’s something light but it’s actually quite emotional.”

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“With 2D you have to have symptoms and you come to a conclusion. “Sometimes it is difficult but with 3D x-rays it is black and white.” She says the machine is particularly helpful for determining areas of unhealed infection around root canal-treated or broken teeth. “We can see if it is cracked or has underlying problems. “The choice is if it is worth keeping or fixing or should it come out and have an alternative solution such as an implant or denture. “We also have machines that make crowns and restorations on-site on the same day.

“We always want to offer the best solution, which is long-term prevention,” she says. “I praise that move because people are spending money on their own health and finally repairing what they have been thinking about for a long time. “Before people would just say they were busy with this or that, but now they come and say we were talking about that, now let’s fix it.” Dr Artyukh says her practice has a range of advanced equipment to help determine what work its patients need. “We have a 3D x-ray machine that shows everything we need to see and if there is a problem or not.

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HISTORY

Howick’s birthday, How-ick-citing!

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

e have a lot to celebrate on November 15, 2020. It was 173 years ago when the first Fencible-settlers arrived at Waipaparoa-Howick Beach welcomed by Ngai Tai chiefs Tara Te Irirangi and Wiremu Te Wheoro who could see co-operative advantages. They had grown up at the Maraetai Mission school and had pigs, orchards of fruit trees, gardens of vegetables and abundant fish in the gulf. Howick was settled by pakeha in 1847, one year before Otago settlers and three years before Canterbury settlers arrived. Governor Sir George Grey made a special trip to Lyttleton in 1850 to welcome the 700 Canterbury Anglican immigrants but did not welcome the 900 Auckland Fencibles three years earlier. The Fencible immigration to Auckland of 2463 people between 1847 and 1852 was larger than the Otago Free Church of Scotland immigration in 1848 or the Canterbury immigration in 1850 of over 700 immigrants.

An artist’s impression of the first Fencibles landing at Howick Beach, November 15, 1847. Image supplied

Governor Grey knew these Fencible army pensioners were arriving but had made no preparation for them. On October 18, 1847, the Governor along with Bishop Selwyn, surveyor Felton Mathew and Major Richmond walked from the Tamaki River and chose the

site of Howick village. He had considered Matakana, Mahurangi and Kerikeri for Fencible settlements but Auckland needed to be protected from “possible” attack. The first Fencible families left from Gravesend, London, on July 1, 1847 on the Minerva and, after

a non-stop “favourable voyage” of 100 days, arrived in Auckland Harbour on October 8, 1847. Immigrant ships tried not to stop en-route as the crew might desert ship for which there were severe penalties. The Minerva was built in 1845 in the Poplar district of East Indian docks on the River Thames, called by the locals “the Great Stink”- which it was! Twenty-eight days later the “Minerva lot” boarded the Government brig Victoria with only a 12-foot draught which could safely moor off Howick Beach to unload the Fencibles and families from Auckland. Their boxes filled with clothing and tools were rowed ashore. The next Fencible immigrant ship to arrive was the Sir Robert Sale from Cork, Ireland, escaping from the disastrous Irish Potato Famine when over a million Irish died. After 99 days at sea they arrived in Auckland on October 11, 1847, where they looked forward to fresh meat and fruit. Carpenters off the Minerva, the

Sir Robert Sale along with nine labourers, were selected to help erect two temporary sheds on the Howick Beach flats two weeks before the Fencible families arrived in Howick. One shed was for men, the other for women and children. Soon the Sir George Seymour arrived from London with more Fencibles and families who would be transferred to Owairoa, later called Howick. Within a month there would be more than 900 Fencibles and their families in Howick. Raupo huts were built which shrank and leaked. In July 1848, it snowed in Howick, turning earth floors into thick mud. A few years later, wooden cottages were built. When we visit Howick beach today it is hard to imagine our ancestors arriving by boat for a new life here. Howick was paradise to our early settlers, and beyond their wildest dreams. Many of us also consider ourselves fortunate to live in Howick. Alan La Roche MBE Howick Historian alanlaroche@xtra.co.nz

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What’s on

THURSDAYS @ SEVEN

Clarinettists Donald Nicholls and Marie Ross are joined by cellist James Yoo and pianist Kent Isomura in music by Schubert, Lilburn and Brahms. Thursday, November 12, 7pm-8pm, All Saints Church, Howick. Admission by donation.

DROWNING PREVENTION A free interactive workshop with Drowning Prevention Auckland will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 11am-12noon at Maker space, Botany Library. A preventable drowning can happen in 20-60 seconds and is often silent. This workshop is designed for individuals, families and communities to be safer in and around water; learn to develop water competence and water safety. For registration email botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

ART CITIES OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Saturday, November 14, 2pm - 3pm, all welcome. Giuseppe delivers an illustrated talk about two lesserknown cities of Italy: Modena and Ferrara. Learn about the stunning art and rich art history of these two cities. Highland Park Library, 16 Highland Park Drive, Highland Park. For more information call Auckland Libraries on 377 0209 or email HighlandPark.Library@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

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The final meeting for 2020 of the Howick Branch of the NZSG will be held on Saturday, November 14 at St Andrew’s Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick at 1.30pm. Robyn Williams will be speaking about searching for death records. Door charge $5. Visitors welcome. Members, a plate please. For further information phone 576-4715 or 576-5400.

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The Combined Probus Club of Ormiston offers a warm welcome to active retired folk to join this fun friendly club. You will experience interesting guest speakers, enjoyable outings, various interest groups and social activities with many opportunities for fun, friendship and fellowship. Our speaker this month is Peter Willyams who was a pilot with the Auckland Harbour Board. He will talk on his experiences ‘From Cockle Bay to the Seven Seas and Back’. We meet at 10am on the third Thursday of the month at the Old Flat Bush School Hall, corner of Flat Bush School and Murphys roads. Visitors are most welcome.

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Howick Garden Club meeting Thursday, November 12, 10am, in Haseler Hall, All Saints Church, Selwyn Rd, Howick. Refreshments, trading table, raffle, speaker. Members and friends welcome.

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This community event is great for people having a clear out, raising extra cash for Christmas, new small businesses that may want to sell their products or even other organisations fundraising. Previously we have sold pre-loved items, crafts, jewellery, candles, plants, cakes, sausage sizzle etc. Phone Rosemarie at the Salvation Army on 021563293 to book an indoor or outdoor space - $10 per stall. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Christmas Food Boxes. Come down and bag a bargain. The Salvation Army, 45 Wellington Street, Howick, Saturday, November 14, 8am-12pm.

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Ladies Probus Club Half Moon Bay will meet in the Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, Devon Rd on Monday, November 16 from 10am12 noon. Being our 27th birthday celebration, come and enjoy delightful entertainment. Visitors welcome, morning tea provided. Phone Zenda Smith 534-9787 or email zendasmith@xtra.co.nz for more details.

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“Ageing doesn’t go away – you have to front foot it.” A positive and energetic senior, Joyce Kraak believes you have to have a proactive approach to life as you age. That’s why she moved into an independent apartment at HBH Senior Living over five years ago. “I bumped into someone who told me about HBH’s apartments and I thought that would be perfect for me. I didn’t want to buy another house and I wanted something easy,” Joyce explains. “My children were surprised when I said I wished to move, but it was the right thing for me and I’m very happy here. I didn’t want to leave it too late – ageing is not something that goes away, so you have to front foot it! Be proactive and manage it.”

As Joyce discovered, HBH’s apartments offer the best of both worlds: the freedom to live independently, with the reassurance that help is just a call-button away. Ideally located in the heart of Howick, each spacious one or two-bedroom apartment offers a stylish, modern interior, full security and an attractive garden or balcony outlook. Apartments are surprisingly affordable compared to other options in the area, and are owned by residents by way of an Occupational Right Agreement (ORA) with a monthly management fee. Residents can select any or all of HBH’s services, such as activities, outings, meals, or help or care in their own home, plus the apartments are located close to shops, cafes, golf course and other local amenities. And, because maintenance is taken care of, residents have more time to do the things they enjoy.

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“The community at the apartments is very active and I sing in the choir, join exercise groups and go to the café when I can. HBH is like one big family – it is a lovely community,” says Joyce.

will also be open at the same venue for the Howick Christmas Fair on Friday November 20 between 5.30-9.30pm and again the following day Saturday November 21 between 9am-12.30pm. Get in early for a wide range of quality products which will make unique and practical hand crafted gifts to delight friends and family at Christmas time. Enjoy a chat with our knowledgeable crafters.

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POLISH CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP Learn some Christmas Eve traditions and enjoy family fun creating your own paper and wool decorations. For ages 7-adult. Cost is $8 per person and includes all materials provided. December 6 & 20, 2-4pm. Bookings are preferred. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. Ph 533 3530. Email: phtmuseum@outlook.com

A PIONEER’S FAMILY TRAIL Local resident Barry Pepperell will talk about his recently-published book detailing the stories and experiences of four generations of the Pepperell family in Taranaki. Wednesday, November 25, 10.30am at Pakuranga Library.

Is an independent apartment right for you? • Are you looking for an affordable, low-maintenance living option? • Are you getting lonely or bored living alone at home? • Having trouble keeping up with home maintenance? • Would you like to live independently, yet have help at hand if you need it? If you answered ‘yes’ to any or all of the above, then why not have a chat to Robyn to find out more!

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Your opinion matters to us. Email us at editor@times.co.nz; comment on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ timesonlinenz; or write to us at The Editor, Times Newspapers, PO Box 38232, Howick, Auckland 2145. Letters should not exceed 200 words and should carry the name, residential address and contact telephone number of the author. bus shelter and if they intend to on-charge this cost to H&E, the owner of the bus which caused the damage. It is my intention to stick with this subject until we get the “missing” seat installed.

astounded at the temerity of an informal protest group now calling themselves the ‘Friends of Erebus Memorial Park’ unilaterally announcing inferior alternative sites for the Erebus National Memorial. It seems so self-serving and arrogantly insensitive to Erebus families and the thorough consultation process undertaken.

Andrew Lister Howick

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On the morning of 28 November 1979, Air New Zealand flight TE901 left Auckland for a sightseeing flight to Antarctica. At 12.49 p.m. (NZST) the aircraft crashed into Mt Erebus in Antarctica, killing all 257 passengers and crew. 2019 marked the 40th anniversary of the accident and the New Zealand government has undertaken to construct a national memorial that acknowledges the loss to the families and the Image supplied nation.

SITE PROTEST GROUP INSENSITIVE

I was the instigator of the Erebus National Memorial from early 2016, motivated by pastoral support for Erebus families. The advocacy group we formed had no involvement in the subsequent funding, choice of site or design work. Yet at every step of the way we were impressed by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage’s thorough consultation with all the identifiable Erebus families. Their memorial research included the Auckland location, Parnell site, Te Paerangi Ataata Sky Song chosen design, as well as receiving Ngati Whatua support and blessing of the site to the memory of the Erebus victims.

The Dove-Myer Robinson public park is eminently suitable as it is centrally located, easily accessible and already a place of remembering, with other memorials. The chosen location utilises a steep bank while preserving maximum green space and nearby trees. How appropriate is the nearby aviation ambience; a stone’s throw from Mechanic’s Bay where the first flying boats landed in 1937 linking New Zealand to the outside world and where TEAL/Air New Zealand had their headquarters for many years. From the Erebus memorial site, navigation poles in the harbour from early flying days are still visible. Along with many Erebus families who have contacted me, I am

THE MEMORIAL DESIGN Te Paerangi Ataata - Sky Song was announced as the winning design for the National Erebus Memorial in April 2019 following a national design competition. It was designed by Studio Pacific Architecture in collaboration with artists Jason O’Hara and Warren Maxwell. Te Paerangi Ataata reflects the enormity of the Erebus tragedy without losing the adventurous spirit of the crew and passengers. It’s stainless steel and concrete details evoke the stark beauty of the Antarctic environs. Designed specifically for the proposed site in Auckland’s Dove-Myer Robinson Park, Te Paerangi Ataata; Sky Song’ sits lightly on the landscape. Its location overlooking Waitamata Habour allows for a strong visual connection to the ocean and the distant horizon.

New bus shelter.

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BUS SHELTER FINALLY BACK Finally, after more than three years since an Auckland Transport (AT) bus demolished the bus shelter outside the Prospect of Howick it has been replaced. However, for some unknown reason, AT has decided not to include a seat for waiting passengers. I started communicating with AT on the subject for well over two years and have written again asking why no seat was included in the replacement bus shelter. I have also asked if AT will disclose the total cost of design, fabrication and installation of the new

Re Finland not Nirvana (Deane Smart, Times, November 3). Not for the first time Deane Smart accuses others of curating the data – cherry-picking – to arrive at a desired conclusion. His rebuttal of Gary Hollis’s claim Finns are happier than Kiwis is based on the premise people are either happy or commit suicide. Is that true? Suicide is a very complex issue and happiness is very hard to define, let alone measure. The suicide rate for male Finns is three times females, but has halved since 1990 while the female rate has stayed much the same. What does that tell us? In 2016, the rate for females in NZ was lower than females in Finland, but the rate for males was higher. Normal variation? Confused? Want to phone a friend? Yeah nah. What is the balance of informed opinion? That’s what we need to listen to. Not pot calling the kettle black.

Dennis Horne Howick

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PUBLIC TOILETS LOCKED To the Auckland Council. I was out walking around Eastern beach Thursday morning [Oct 29] and, as usual, needed to pay a visit to the toilets in the car park at the end of the beach. The council have decided to lock them all because there is a bit of a water shortage. What do I do now? I had a very uncomfortable fast walk back to my car and a faster drive back home. The public toilets are not like washing the car or hosing down the driveway. They are an essential health service and should be treated as such. Maybe the council should close all their internal toilets in all their buildings and see how well that works. It’s time to reconsider this policy council.

Bob Louden Howick

THANKS TO THE NO VOTERS Randel Case [Times, October 20] uses a ‘God’ argument to support the End of Life Choice Act and suggests that the ‘No’ vote in the referendum “kills everyone’s

choice”. Really? The Act offered one choice, without many of the safeguards offered in the few overseas jurisdictions that have similar regimes. Saying No enables other choices to be properly considered. Choices such as extending palliative care options, addressing the elder abuse rife in New Zealand and caring for those who are at a vulnerable point in their lives. God’s embrace is indeed welcome, especially that of a God who endows us with inherent dignity, love and respect of our choices, regardless of how we face our final moments. Thank you to all those who voted No.

Kevin McCormick Botany Downs

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an important vehicle for a healthy exchange of views. As NZ moves into a more socialist space, your ‘Feedback’ column should retain its neutral stance and not be negatively sanctioned, in the interests of perspective and public good. Be confident to keep up this important role.

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TRUMP - SO MANY DEATHS In response to Ian George’s letter “Trump Has Done So Much” (Times, November 3), I must concur fully. Aiding and abetting the deaths of over 200,000 of your fellow citizens lives is testimony to this. Not a small number by any historical standard. Moreover, there any many examples and stories of those who have perished that have sacrificed much. Donald Trump has sacrificed nothing. And finally, history is strewn with wars based on religion. Biblical virtues are the antithesis of peace. Name me a war not held in the name of religious virtue. It’s plain to see.

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COMMENT

Boomerang did come back S

nub an Aussie sportsman and he’ll bite you on the bum as the underdog Wallabies did to the not-so-mighty All Blacks at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. There were no cries for Argentina or New Zealand in this Tri-Nations rugby test as coach Dave Rennie’s Wallabies bounced back from a draw and two Bledisloe Cup hidings to remind the All Blacks they’re not invincible after all. The All Blacks are not arrogant but it seemed our top brass was when it invited “expressions of interest” from some of Australia’s Super Rugby teams for a new competition next year upon making it clear they were not good enough to justify the five Super Rugby Aoteroa catered for. It helped motivate the Wallabies that Australian rugby is desperate for sponsorship to survive. And it helped that the All Black selectors made multiple changes from the side that had walloped the Wallabies by a record 38 points in Sydney a week earlier. No criticism from me for giving every member of their enlarged squad a crack, even though it did show our depth was not as good as some of us have cracked it up to be. As a former schoolteacher who knows how to communicate, Rennie is a smart cookie whom

Graham Henry considered would have made a better choice than Ian Foster as All Black coach, though Foster rightly claims his time as the Chiefs mentor does not define his ability. But having failed in promoting some promising youngsters in Sydney, Rennie made some smart calls in Brisbane by toughening his forward pack and allowing versatile Reece Hodge to run the backline from first-five against Beauden Barrett instead of previous 23 points test hero Richie Mo’ounga. Beauden, like brothers Jordie and Scott, didn’t play badly. But Hodge played better, capping his performance with four penalty goals and a conversion as the Wallabies made their tackles, passed well and ran with a determination not seen since their 16-all drawn first Bledisloe effort in Wellington. In fact it was better, much better, with Hodge’s first perfect chip kick setting up right wing Tom Wright for a try in the opening minutes while on the left, Marika Koroibete was a constant menace in his clash with Sevu Reece. A shame Ofa Tu’ungafasi’s red card saw him replaced by fellow prop Tyrel Lomax, forcing a sharp Akira Ioane off early upon making his starting debut. Hence much of the attack up front was left to Ardie Savea, Sam

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Agnew’s Angle Cane and Codie Taylor. Against a solid defence, the backline never gelled beyond the spasmodic bursts of Reece and Rieko Ioane. And a concussed Will Jordan won’t remember his test debut after being concussed within five minutes of him belatedly coming off the bench. In facing Argentina next weekend, the All Blacks need to return stars like Mo’unga, Dane Coles and Caleb Clarke who contributed so much to their Bledisloe Cup success. Having improved so much, Akira Ioane deserves another crack. Furthermore, unlike some scribes, I favour injecting brother Rieko’s try-scoring speed at centre outside the heady Anton Lienert-Brown. Unlike the selectors who favour Jordie Barrett as a wing when brother Beauden plays fullback, I prefer him as a fullback or second-five where he played for Canterbury and NZU21 before heading to the Hurricanes. ➤ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer

Auckland Club Cricket scores PREMIER MEN

Hedley Howarth Trophy | Round One: Grafton 152 (H Robertson 35, D Taylor 31, R Quinn 3-29, R ter Braak 3-39) lost to Takapuna 164/6 (W O’Donnell 54, D James 48*, J Dymond 3-51) on first innings. Auckland University 161 (J Windler 42, D Bhatti 7-22) lost to Papatoetoe 180/9 (L Istead 46, L Clark 32, B Hawkes 4-32 ) on first innings. Cornwall 75 (Ad Dhadwal 33, S Johnston 3-20, L Devereaux 3-20, C Brungar 3-34) and 63/3 lost to Suburbs New Lynn 237/4 dec. (T Payle 129*, D Watson 43*, T Patel 42, M Gibson 3-54) on first innings. North Shore 292/9 dec. (T Chitongo 85*, R Mudford 58, S Keene 39, M Olsen 33) drew with Parnell 85/4 (F McGregorSumpter 36*). Tom Hellaby Trophy | Round One Ellerslie 244/9 dec. (A Alam 74, D Kharel 51, B Dench 34, C Thompson 4-59) drew

with Howick Pakuranga 139/3 (B Walsh 73*). East Coast Bays 198 (S Langridge 50, L Delport 35, A Christian 3-36) drew with Birkenhead 110/8 (M Masand 46, L Delport 3-34). Waitakere 193 (B Nash 66*, B Barnard 40, T Treadaway 31, R Sandhu 6-64, H Johal 4-47) lost to Eden Roskill 234/8 (V Puppala 74, J Kumar 30*, J Henderson 3-35) on first innings.

PREMIER WOMEN

Prichard Cup | Round Two Auckland University 142 (J Prasad 49, E Handyside 32, L Battin 4-27) lost to Cornwall 146/4 (S Shahri 70*) by six wickets. Papatoetoe 45 lost to Takapuna 46/3 by seven wickets. Howick Pakuranga 100 (M Curran 3-10) lost to Parnell 101/9 (R Allright 3-16) by one wicket.

ATHLETICS

Athletes step up for nationals Pakuranga Athletic Club runners claimed several podium spots at the 2020 NZ Road Race Championships at Bruce Pulman Park in Takanini on Saturday. Tia Korewha (8m09s) was first in the 2km (non-championship) Under 10 Girls race while in the Under 10 Boys Tobias Crowhurst (7:46) was first and teammate Amir Tinawi (7:53)was second. Imogen Barlow (10:30) was third in the

3km Under 14 Girls race; Connor Boulton (10:02) was second in the 3km Under 14 Boys race while Christian De Vaal (12:58) took first place in the 4km Under 16 Boys. In the 2km Race Walk (non-championship) Under 12 Girls race, Morgan Day (14.07) came home first while in the Under 12 Boys Harrison Day (14:57) was first, Ricco Korewha (15:06) was second and Drew Smal (16:37) finished third. Yandri Fourie (20:41) was second in the 3km Race Walk Under 14 Girls and in the Under 14 Boys, Richie Trathen (18:55) won his race.

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