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WWII air force hero turns 100

One of the very few remaining New Zealanders who served in RAF Bomber Command in World War II celebrates a milestone birthday this weekend. Squadron Leader Keith Boles (DFC), one of Howick’s long-term residents, is turning 100 and will celebrate with a private afternoon tea on January 31 with about 35 invited family and friends.

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East Auckland has seen a major reduction in a particular type of crime and the reason why may be surprising. Counties Manukau East Police area commander Inspector Wendy Spiller, says she’s seen a drop in burglaries locally since the Covid-19 lockdowns were ﬁrst enacted early last year.

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Development’s opponents vow to fight on Two of the opponents of a proposed east Auckland apartment development say they’re as determined as ever to stop it from going ahead. Box Property Ltd initially planned to build 71 apartments with 113 parking spaces on the former Steward Motors site in Sandspit Road and Reydon Place.

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Sunnyhills Primary School has won the NZ Space Race Award for creation of an immersive Mars project. Sunnyhills Primary School teacher Angela Lee was surprised when Kai’s Clan founder Bruce Jackson and colleague Ronel Schodt turned up at a school assembly to announce that the Sunnyhills’ team had won the New Zealand Space Race Award.

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An investigation has failed to determine what killed dozens of eels found dead in an east Auckland waterway more than a month ago. Burswood resident Paul Taylor posted photos on social media on December 14 last year of what he says were more than 30 dead eels in the upper estuary in Huntington Park, near Ti Rakau Drive.

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Sergeant Scott Baker is in no doubt he has big shoes to fill. Baker recently took over from sergeant Brett Meale as the community services supervisor in charge of the Howick police station in Fencible Drive.

Toni Mosley is recreating history at the Howick Historical Village. As part of Summernova, a summer festival funded by Auckland Unlimited, Mosley is the first artist in residence at the village.

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LOOKING BACK 2021 – FEBRUARY Man charged with Elizabeth Zhong’s murder Police have arrested and charged a man with murder following the violent killing of east Auckland woman Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong. Zhong, 55, was found dead inside her vehicle on November 28 last year.

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Founder and director of Tamaki Healthcare, Ranjna Patel has been named as a semi-ﬁnalist for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Nga Tohu Pou Kohure o Aotearoa.

Fencibles United have announced Darren Bazeley as the new technical director at Fencible United, in a part-time role alongside his New Zealand Football (NZF) roles. Bazeley has an extensive footballing background both as a player and a coach and he was lured back to New Zealand from his professional coaching role at the Newcastle Jets to take up roles with NZF as All Whites assistant coach and head coach of the men’s U20.

HPCC win T20 championship Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club has won the Premier Men’s Honda Financial Premiership T20 Championship against East Coast Bays. East Coast Bays 154/6 (R Harrison 54) lost to Howick Pakuranga 155/5 (D Grobbelaar 51, B Walsh 43) by ﬁve wickets.

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Long-time former Manukau City Councillor Barry Keon, who with his wife Suzi raised their family in Beachlands for 35 years, has died. Keon, referred to by his family as a larger-than-life character in the community, was a Manukau City councillor from 1989 to 2004. He passed away at the Howick Baptist Home on Friday, February 5.

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

Residents fighting to stop reserves’ sale Irate residents are battling to stop the proposed sale of four east Auckland public reserves. Auckland Council wants to dispose of green spaces it owns at 111R Golﬂand Drive, 9R Fortyfoot Lane, 76R Aberfeldy Avenue, and 31 Aspiring Avenue/17R Hilltop Road.

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Professional golfer Ryan Fox, of Beachlands, is celebrating a strong ﬁnish at the Saudi International European Tour event in Saudi Arabia where he tied for sixth.

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More than 10,000 people signed a petition calling for what was east Auckland’s only overnight medical service to be reinstated. The 11pm7am service provided by East Care Accident and Medical in Botany Road ceased operating on December 18 last year.

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Body found in burning car Community band marks 50 years

The Manukau Concert Band with members from east and south Auckland celebrated 50 years of music-making.

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Girl dies after being struck by vehicle at school A girl injured when she was struck by a vehicle in an east Auckland school car park has died. Emergency services were called to Pigeon Mountain Primary School in Bucklands Beach at about 8.40am on March 23 after being notified of a serious crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian.

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Warbird, tank on display at car show Significant pieces of military history will be both firmly on the ground and in the skies above at this year’s Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show. More than 1200 classic vehicles are set to be displayed to the public at the annual show staged at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Pakuranga.

Scientist looks at mysteries of the brain Botany local and scientist Helen Murray is working on ground-breaking research that proves that Covid can have a longlasting neurological effect on the brain. In her first year of a Biomedical Science degree, Helen, 30, discovered her interest in neuroscience.

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A colourful Unity Wall mural at the shop front of John Russell Schoolwear at Moore Street has got people talking about the beautiful artwork that symbolises people of different cultures and races coming together and living in harmony.

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More than 1000 bras and items of swimwear have been donated since the Times reported that Lily Whyte is a drop-off location for Inner Wheel’s Project Uplift.

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Howick Art Group gear up for their annual Midwinter Art Exhibition. This event is a showcase of more than 50 local artists’ works brimming with colour, diversity and talent.

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Moore Coffee has two distinct features that are immediately noticeable to new guests: the delicious scent of coffee beans, and the personable nature of the owners and staff. John, left, and Sarah, right, are the new owners of Moore Coffee.

Teo is the youngest stall holder at the Howick Village Markets on Saturday mornings. She is extremely dedicated to turning up at sunrise and engaging in excellent service with a wide smile.

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LOOKING BACK 2021 – APRIL Community demands better medical services

Campbells Toys co-owner dies Local retailing icon Peter Campbell died “very suddenly but peacefully” on Friday. He was 89. Peter and Margaret Campbell (pictured) owned Campbells Toys in Moore St which became Campbells Toyworld and then Cambells Toys and Crafts which was situated in Picton St, Howick.

They turned up in their droves to deliver a clear message that east Auckland deserves high quality medical services – and now. More than 400 people packed into St Columba Church in Botany on March 31 for a public meeting on the closure of East Care Accident and Medical’s overnight service and the future delivery of health care in the area.

Station Officer Graham Grace (50-Years Medal) and partner Frances Beniest followed by Station Officer Roger Crichton (25Year Gold Star) and wife Barbara Crichton being piped through Guard of Honour.

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Two firefighters out of Howick Fire Station have been recognised for long service. Station Officer (SO) Graham Grace was awarded the 50-Year Gold Star and Station Officer Roger Crichton the 25 year Gold Star at a presentation ceremony by the Howick Volunteer Fire Brigade on March 27.

Avid golfer Barbara Hall has just celebrated her 90th birthday at Pakuranga Golf Club. She and her late husband were career teachers who taught in country and city schools.

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An east Auckland crime-prevention group is back on its feet and looking to the future six months after fears were raised it may be shut down. Howick/Botany Neighbourhood Support issued a public call for new committee members in October last year when its then-chairperson Janelle Johnson announced she was stepping down.

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LOOKING BACK 2021 – MAY GPs trial Covid vaccinations As the national Covid-19 vaccination rollout ramps up, three local practices have been trialling vaccinations through their clinics on a strict appointment-only basis.

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Cancer sufferer feels let down by the health system As Aucklanders celebrated New Year’s Eve with fireworks and gatherings, Gemma Malins was on a hospital bed. The 28-yearold from Beachlands had a job with the local after-school care service, studied early childhood education and worked in two daycare centres.

Jewellery store targeted again An east Auckland jewellery store has been targeted by thieves for the second time this year. A spokesperson for Counties Manukau Police says an investigation is under way into a burglary committed overnight on April 20 at Botany Town Centre business TJ Handcrafted.

Beloved headmaster dies at 94 The former headmaster of Cockle Bay Primary has died. Kevin Peterson – a much loved teacher, father and grandfather – passed away suddenly at home on April 30. He was 94 years old.

Driver charged over schoolgirl’s death Police have charged the driver of a vehicle that fatally struck a girl in an east Auckland school car park. The girl, five-year-old Joanna Kong, later died from her injuries in hospital. She was struck by a vehicle at Pigeon Mountain Primary School in Bucklands Beach on March 23.

Dannemora’s Andre Heimgartner (right) delivered both his first Supercars win and the first victory for Kelly Grove Racing.

Pole, victory and points haul for Heimgartner A maiden Supercars victory has capped a strong weekend from Dannemora’s Andre Heimgartner and the #7 Ned Racing Mustang at the OTR SuperSprint.

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A vehicle testing inspector working in east Auckland was suspended after being the subject of a complaint. The male staff member worked at the Vehicle Testing NZ branch at The Hub in Botany.

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Theft victim urges vigilance

The Eternal Flame will stay alight as the Howick Returned and Services Association shuts the doors temporarily on its Wellington Street headquarters of six decades. With the Howick RSA and Community Club committed to redeveloping the site with an eye to securing its future for the next century, it has struck an agreement with The Prospect of Howick/Good Home to operate and congregate in Bosuns Bar of the Picton St hotel.

An east Auckland woman is urging the public to be vigilant after a thief grabbed items from her car before fleeing in a suspected stolen vehicle.The woman, who does not want to be identified, says she went to Kmart Botany to buy some leggings at about 5.20pm on May 18. She was in the store for about five minutes.

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Thousands of fish found dead at Pine Harbour Thousands of dead fish have been discovered at Pine Harbour in Beachlands. Local Mandy Reeves chanced upon them on Tuesday, but had noticed the smell while going for a walk on Monday. “I could smell it from a distance,” Reeves says. “It’s a very pungent and sulphate smell.”

Former Macleans College student Joel Lawson has recently completed his PhD thesis from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and will be working in aeronautics. Joel Lawson and wife Angela Kong (Mansfield House 2005 – 2009).

Dams near half full, but water supply stable

Cops swarm Pakuranga address Police are appealing for information from the public after responding to an incident involving a firearm in east Auckland. A Counties Manukau Police spokesperson says police are investigating a “firearms incident” that happened at a commercial address in Cortina Place, Pakuranga, overnight on May 14.

More dry weather means Auckland’s dams may again drop below half full, but Council controlled organisation Watercare says the city’s water supply is in a better position this year thanks to its new water sources and the community’s ongoing watersaving efforts. The total dam storage level is currently 50.26 per cent, where normally at this time of year it would be about 76 per cent.

Man of faith takes on new challenge A rural east Auckland church’s new reverend is a former truck driver, schoolteacher, prison and police chaplain, and rugby player and coach. Maku Potae brings an extensive and varied CV to his new role, having recently taken over from Earle Howe as the reverend of St Thomas Church in Whitford.

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LOOKING BACK 2021 – JUNE Birthday candles for kindy

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An east Auckland kindergarten has celebrated a major milestone with its local community. Children and staff at Howick Baptist Church Kindergarten were excited about the chance to mark their 50th jubilee. The kindy turned 50 on May 24.

A dog has been “smuggled out to freedom” from a multi-million dollar property in Mellons Bay. Rebecca Henwood, from Mellons Bay, on May 26 scaled the fence to the home to rescue a seven-year-old animal that she says was mistreated and sick.

Eternal Flame lights Howick RSA path to future The Eternal Flame stays alight as the Howick Returned and Services’ Association shut the doors temporarily on its Wellington Street headquarters of six decades. With the Howick RSA and Community Club committed to redeveloping the site with an eye to securing its future for the next century, it has struck an agreement with The Prospect of Howick/Good Home to operate and congregate in Bosuns Bar of the Picton St hotel.

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Inspector Wendy Spiller, left, is handing over the reins as Counties Manukau East Police area commander to inspector Scott Gemmell.

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After dedicating herself for seven years to preventing the people of east Auckland from falling victim to crime, inspector Wendy Spiller is moving on. And the man replacing her as Counties Manukau East Police area commander says he’s humbled, daunted, and excited by the challenge.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has officially opened a new social housing development built in east Auckland by Christian charity the Salvation Army. Ardern and Housing Minister Megan Woods visited the $18.6 million Chapel Road development, named Kaitiakitanga, on Thursday June 3.

Top sportspeople honoured Black Caps star Glenn Philips – out of the Pakuranga Cricket Club – was named Internationalist of the Year at the Howick Sports Awards 2021 on Thursday.

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Working to create east Auckland’s first fenced-off dog park are, from left, Howick Local Board chairwoman Adele White and board members Bruce Kendall and David Collings. Times photo Wayne Martin

Canines to get dedicated space People are being asked to have their say on a proposal to create east Auckland’s first enclosed dog park. Public submissions close on July 25 on a plan to build the fenced-off space at Macleans Park in Bucklands Beach.

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Howick Little Theatre’s next stage production may change the minds of anyone who thinks there are no laughs to be had at an event as sombre as a wake.The theatre is this month staging the New Zealand premiere of the black comedy The Viewing Room, written by Mark Smith and directed by Ian Milnes.

Four large magnolia trees would have been removed from an east Auckland park if a local residents’ group had its way. The Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association asked the Howick Local Board to remove the trees from Crawford Reserve in Picton Street.

A missing cat has stunned and relieved its owners by strolling in at 4am one day – more than a month after going walkabout. Alyssia Mclaren and her partner Jeremy were astonished when their beloved cat, Bear, walked into their bedroom and meowed after having been missing for five weeks and three days.

Residents fight back against boy racers Danny Wright remembers lying in bed the first night his family spent at their new east Auckland home and wondering if they’d moved next to a racetrack. Almost three years later the excessive noise from speeding motorists he and other Cockle Bay residents deal with on a nightly basis hasn’t let up.

Howick Int shows its class Howick Intermediate has placed second for best use of drama and placed second overall for the intermediate schools at the Auckland leg of Showquest, the country’s biggest performing arts competition.

Cockle Bay School principal Dorothy Bigwood encourages parents to have their child walk to school if possible to reduce the number of vehicles on nearby roads. Times photo Wayne Martin

School’s traffic congestion battle Traffic congestion around Cockle Bay School is so heavy its principal considered changing the time its pupils are let out to make life easier for parents and motorists.

Pharmacist Yan Gao administers a Covid 19 vaccine to Sharon Adams at Unichem Pharmacy in Pakuranga as they commence their vaccination roll out.

Sunnyhills residents Frank Lombard, left, and Sue Goldwater are among the locals opposed to a plan to sell public reserves in east Auckland. Times photo Chris Harrowell

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A pharmacy in Pakuranga has become the first to provide Covid-19 vaccinations in Auckland.

Local residents opposed to the sale of public reserves in east Auckland say they’re determined to keep up the fight.

Fox, Thorpe, Anacan, Williamson confirmed for Olympics Professional Kiwi golfer Beachlands’ Ryan Fox will play in his second Olympics at Tokyo 2020. He will become a two-time-Olympian, receiving selection into the New Zealand Olympic Team again after his first campaign at Rio 2016.

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Rugby league club Howick Hornets are gearing up for its forthcoming 60th anniversary celebrations. Josh Garry and the team said there will be something for the whole family over the weekend July 16 to July 18.

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LOOKING BACK 2021 – AUGUST Bridge fundraise for hospice Howick Bridge Club has raised thousands more for Totara Hospice: South Auckland, taking its 30-year contribution to the organisation to more than $100,000.

Ross Faulkner, owner/director of Faulkner Construction, at his Howick home.

House fire kills rescued cats A fire that broke out at an east Auckland house claimed the lives of 11 cats while more than a dozen others were rescued from the burning dwelling. Local firefighters responded to a call from neighbours of the two-storey house in Frank Nobilo Drive, Golflands, at about 10.40am on July 28.

Cross country nationals titles Pakuranga Athletics Club runners Imogen Barlow and Ben Oxford have won national titles at the 2021 Athletics New Zealand Cross-country Championships.

How to build a reputation Faulkner Construction, which operates out of Howick, is celebrating 40 years in the business.

Action plan to tackle speeding drivers Progress may finally be in sight for fed-up east Auckland residents plagued by speeding motorists. About 75 people turned out to a public meeting at Cockle Bay School on July 27 to discuss the issue with resident Danny Wright.

Community icon dies

A beloved icon of the east Auckland community has passed away. Goran (George) Lucic, 73, was ‘world famous’ in Pakuranga for his friendly demeanour, beautiful food and affinity to give his customers nicknames.

Charges laid after person shot Three men are facing criminal charges after a shooting in east Auckland that left one person injured.

“I can’t believe it’s been 60 years” It was Palmerston North in the early 1960s at a housewarming party and two strangers had discovered they both had identical blue Morris Minors. Now Botany residents Colin and Barbara Johnstone are celebrating their 60th anniversary.

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LOOKING BACK 2021 – SEPTEMBER Times back after hacking The Times’ server was hacked into last week. The cyber attack – which coincides with attacks on several servers of large Kiwi organisations – meant Times computers were out for a day.

House fire in Beachlands A fire damaged two Beachlands properties last week. Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls to a house fire on First Avenue in Beachlands at 4.44pm on September 8.

Questions raised over vaccine mix-up

The Government is being criticised for waiting more than a month to reveal people may have been injected with incorrect Covid-19 vaccine doses in east Auckland.

Penfold makes NZ Women’s Cricket Team

Thieves ransack ambulance station Police are working to identify the callous criminals responsible for a burglary at an east Auckland ambulance station. St John East Auckland territory manager Mark Deoki says the organisation is “appalled” its Howick ambulance station, on Pakuranga Road, was broken into overnight on September 24 while ambulance officers were attending emergency call-outs.

Gemma Malins passes away

Beachlands resident Gemma Malins, pictured with husband, Brandon, has died after a two-year battle with skin cancer.

A Howick sports star has been selected for the New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team. Molly Penfold, 20, has been playing cricket for the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club since she was four. She currently plays for the Auckland Hearts as a fast bowler.

Restaurateur and Auckland Sails owner dies New Zealand restaurateur and Auckland’s Sails owner Barton Phillip Littlejohn – who early in his career worked at Bell House in Pakuranga – has died.

Is this east Auckland’s messiest street? If there was an award given for the messiest street in east Auckland, Elevation Street in Flat Bush would be a strong contender to take out first place.

Large piles of illegally dumped rubbish are often seen in Elevation Street, Flat Bush.

Game Changers: a very special netball team An east Auckland teacher has started a netball team for special needs children. Kelly Simpson has been teaching for eight years. She used to work at Sommerville School in Panmure and now teaches at Chapel Downs Primary.

Third dose offered in vaccine mix-up People who may have received an incorrect dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in east Auckland are being offered the chance to receive a third dose and they’ll have to sign a waiver before doing so.

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Death in Whitford crash One person died following a serious crash in Whitford on September 14. Counties Manukau Police say the incident involved two vehicles and happened at about 2:30 pm on Whitford Road.

People still haven’t received the message it’s both unkind and illegal to dump unwanted items outside east Auckland’s charity stores. As the Times has previously reported, large piles of rubbish were seen outside the Salvation Army Family Store on Botany Road during the latest Covid-19 level four lockdown

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LOOKING BACK 2021 – OCTOBER Chainsaws halted at logging of century-old trees

Kaitiaki (guardians) from tree protection group Mana Rakau are calling out the Government for its failure to return general tree protection. This comes after the group interrupted the logging of a stand of kahikatea at Ardmore on Friday October 29.

Donations cases merge for trial The defendants charged over election donations to New Zealand’s two major political parties will now be tried together.

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The man charged with murdering east Auckland businesswoman Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong can now be named. He is 48-year-old Fang Sun.

Proud Howickian Keith Marwood Boles, one of the few remaining New Zealanders who served in RAF Bomber Command in World War II, has died.

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Highbrook vaccination centre will soon shut as health ofﬁcials divert resources toward outreach events in other areas.

The preferred route of the next stage of the Eastern Busway project runs behind the Chinatown complex and through Burswood. Times photo Wayne Martin

Residents unite to fight busway plan People living in a quiet east Auckland suburb are ﬁghting plans that would see a public transport project run through their community. Auckland Transport (AT) has written to Burswood residents to say the organisation is planning and designing the next stage of the Eastern Busway, from Pakuranga to Botany.

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Gang busted over drugs, guns, ammunition Police have arrested and charged six people as part of a crackdown on a motorcycle gang with an east Auckland address among those targeted. Annebelle Fourie’s inspiring idea has generated buzz and interest from the community.

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A local woman, Annebelle Fourie, has been inspired to start a group committed to visiting elderly in retirement villages and aged care facilities.

Cats killed in house fire An online fundraising page has been set up to help a family whose east Auckland home was destroyed in a ﬁre. The blaze at the property in Clyside Avenue, Half Moon Bay, was reported to emergency services at about 7.17am on November 20.

Missing family found safe A wide search was carried out on November 13 to ﬁnd a family that failed to return from a ﬁshing trip in Kawakawa Bay. They were found safely on November 14.

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Fishers snapped with large catch A group of ﬁshers may face charges after being caught with 99 snapper on their boat in east Auckland.

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Just one year after entering Parliament as the new MP for Botany, former Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon is the new leader of the National Party. He replaces Judith Collins, who was dumped as party leader after suffering a motion of no-confidence during an emergency caucus meeting on November 25.

Dannemora’s Andre Heimgartner drove to a top 10 finish amidst some serious on-track action as Supercars returned for Round 8 of the 2021 Repco Supercars Championship. The Bunnings Trade Sydney SuperNight saw Heimgartner, who is Melbourne-based, battle hard throughout the event, the first of four weekends in a row at Sydney Motorsport Park where grip and tyre life are more critical than at any other circuit on the Supercars calendar.

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All students are to assemble at appropriate times with a pen and paper and some morning tea. Wednesday 2 February onwards – ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND 8.35 am to 3.15 pm All students in class Monday 7 February – Waitangi Day School Closed BUS SERVICE will resume Tuesday 1 February SCHOOL TUCK SHOP will open Wednesday 2 February SECOND HAND UNIFORMS The Uniform Shop is located next to the Health Centre, near the main school entrance. Prior to school starting in 2022 the shop will be open for uniform sales as follows: Monday 17 to Friday 21 January – 1 pm to 4 pm Saturday 22 January – 10 am to 12 noon Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 January – 2 pm to 4 pm MP280256

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our small, friendly energy management team in Howick. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: – Excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry skills – Excellent communication and customer service skills – Proficiency in Microsoft office (particularly Excel) – A positive work ethic and excellent time management skills Flexible hours are offered, 30-40 hours per week. Please send applications to Nick Oldham: nick.oldham@smartpower.co.nz MP281174

MULTILINGUAL LANGUAGE LEARNING ASSISTANTS

PART-TIME GROUNDS PERSON

Key Attributes: • Good timekeeping and reliability • Common sense • Friendly with a sense of humour • Ability to work unattended • Loyal and trustworthy

With a large school grounds, we seek an energetic and enthusiastic Grounds Person / Gardener to join our team in the New Year.

Police vetting & Oranga Tamaki vetting required

Please email cover letter and CV to: Auckland@standforchildren.org.nz Applications close 23 January 2022

This is a permanent part-time position, approximately 15-20 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year with annual leave taken during term holidays. The job is wide, varied, and changeable. Some of the key tasks include: • The safety, maintenance and enhancement of the grounds • Lawn care including mowing (hand and small ride on) and edging • Minor tree and ﬂower bed maintenance • Weeding and spraying • Rubbish collection • Shrub and hedge pruning and cutting • Furniture moving

Position One: A Learning Assistant is required 9.00am-3.00pm weekdays during term time only to support our multilingual learners. Position Two: A Learning Assistant is required for 10-15 hours per week during term time only. Start date for both positions will be Monday 22 February 2022 or earlier by negotiation. Applications close 1pm, Friday 28 January, 2022 Email CV including references and cover letter to Leader of Multilingual Learners kpatterson@ormps.school.nz

Previous experience with grounds maintenance would be advantageous. Remuneration, hours and start date to be negotiated at interview. Successful applicants must hold a NZ Drivers Licence, hold a current and valid COVID-19 Vaccination Pass, and be able to pass a police vet check. An appointment will be made on receipt of a suitable candidate. Please apply by email to the Executive Oﬃcer, Steph Elder: executiveoﬃcer@howickint.school.nz with your CV and covering letter. Please include at least 2 referees. Closing date for applications: Friday 21 January 2022.

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The primary purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the school’s varied and plentiful sports programme, which aims to create opportunities for students personal, social & physical development through sport. Our ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Sports Management supported by knowledge of school sport operations. They will have experience in risk management, an eye for detail and problem-solving skills. They will have strong relationship-building capacity, initiative and effective communication skills, with the ability to work both strategically and operationally. Prior experience and knowledge within a rugby context would be an advantage. This is a full time, permanent position, starting Monday 24th January 2022. Please send your CV and a covering letter, together with the support staff application form (which can be found on our website) www.howickcollege.school.nz to: Mark Thomas, Deputy Principal: email employment@howick.school.nz Applications close Wednesday 19 January 2022

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• Join a leading provider of primary health care in the Auckland region • Botany location • Competitive remuneration and benefits • Full time role Care Group Ltd is the leading provider of primary care services for East Auckland and has been delivering care to the local community for over 30 years. We deliver care to our community through our Urgent Care Clinics, General Practices and Specialist services and clinics. Reporting to the CEO and Board, and with a number of functional relationships and direct reports, the Group Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of subsidiary business units as well as the implementation of strategy and projects for Care Group Ltd. This position has overall responsibility for people management, ICT, marketing & communications, the Annual Plan, change management, financial management, health & safety, quality, compliance, innovation and growth across all subsidiaries. You must be able to translate strategy into operational activity. Not only will you have the passion and enthusiasm to motivate, lead, inspire and empower others but you will develop and lead a culture of respect for staff, patients and the community. This role requires someone with the ability to work with stakeholders across all levels and among different professional and industry groups. With a focus on business improvement and ‘lean’ practices, the Group Manager will drive the need for continuous change. While working to deliver against set targets, you will also develop and maximise new business development opportunities. If this is you, please forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@eastcare.co.nz Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand, receive a satisfactory police check as part of our recruiting process and be fully vaccinated for Covid 19. Applications for this role close 16th of January 2022 DE280913-v3

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Pakuranga Park Village is seeking to employ a Chef De Partie for our busy retirement village in Fortunes Road Sunnyhills. This is a good opportunity for a chef that lives locally and is looking for secure role that is not affected by lockdowns. Please email your interest to: bradley.castle@realliving.co.nz MP281185

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LOOKING BACK 2021 – DECEMBER Police save missing boy

A boy who went missing from his family’s east Auckland home ended up being rescued from water by emergency services. The incident began at about 5.50pm on November 30 when the boy’s mother phoned police to say her six-year-old son, who has autism, was missing from their Pakuranga home.

Award-winning mural unveiled in Howick

Local artist Joel Nicholls has unveiled his award-winning mural titled, ‘Water, Water, Water Everywhere’ across from the New World carpark in Howick.

Luxon vows to keep fighting for Botany He became the National Party’s leader after just a year in politics and now Botany MP Christopher Luxon is vowing he won’t forget about the people who elected him to Parliament.

Local hero retires after 30 years service to community A long-standing local, Cherry Tawhai, right, is retiring this month after nearly 30 years of service to the community.

Kiwis fight for parents’ right to travel

An east Auckland woman is hopeful her mother can get to New Zealand in time to help with the birth of her second child. Cockle Bay resident Pia Rampling is part of a group of Kiwis backing a petition that asks the Government to allow overseas-based parents of citizens and permanent residents to enter the country.

Playground to undergo revamp East Auckland parents and children may be excited to learn Cockle Bay Reserve will soon get a $240,000 upgrade.

Perry bids farewell after three decades The best editors may retire, but their legacies live on. For more than 30 years, Helen Perry, above, has graced the pages of Times Media’s publications – from our newspapers to (more recently) our magazines – with her writing.

New history book marks 175th anniversary Howick, Pakuranga and surrounding districts next year mark the 175th anniversary of the Fencibles’ landing. And among the variety of ways in which this momentous moment is being marked, Times Media has published a book, ‘Owairoa to Howick’.

Slamming the brakes on speeding cars Speeding hoons plaguing an east Auckland suburb may finally be forced to slow down. Cockle Bay local Danny Wright is leading a campaign by residents to increase road safety by reducing the speed some drivers travel through his community.

Affordable. Sociable. And for a limited time, available. Howick’s popular boutique retirement village, 139 on Union, has apartments available priced from just $470,000 (surprisingly affordable compared to other options in the area). The apartments are well-positioned with an open plan living space flowing to a modern kitchen with quality appliances and ample storage. The master bedroom offers easy access to a well-designed, disability-friendly bathroom. HBH offers a close-knit and sociable community, with an emphasis on friendship, care and support. With Rest Home and Hospital-level care, and a Day Programme on site, you can have the best of both worlds: the freedom to live independently, and the reassurance that care and friendship is on hand should you need it. For more information or to arrange a private viewing:

Call: Robyn Greer 538 0800 or 027 494 0344 Email: robyn.greer@hbh.org.nz Web: www.hbh.org.nz

139 on Union Ltd is a subsidiary of Howick Baptist Healthcare Ltd and an accredited member of the Retirement Villages Association of NZ.

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