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both of its doors open. A woman is holding the upper body of the vehicle’s passenger, who appears to be unconscious and is half hanging out of the damaged car. Wright says the Mazda struck a parked car and pushed it 20-30 metres into a power pole, which was knocked over. Emergency services attended the crash and transported two people to hospital for medical treatment. One of the two sustained serious injuries in the crash and is continuing to recover. Police are investigating the incident and no charges have yet been laid. Wright is now campaigning alongside other local residents to find effective long-term solutions to slow the speeding drivers down. “It seems locals have been banging on doors for long enough and nothing’s really happened,” he says. ➤ Turn to page 6

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anny 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. Wright says many drivers, who are mostly young men, frequently travel at high speed around the area. “We hear cars all hours of the night being turboboosted up the road,” he told the Times. “They gather at Cockle Bay Beach and rev their cars so they backfire, do burnouts, and puff their chests out. “Then they do a lap around the area, up Liston Crescent, then down Pah Road and back to the beach.” The problem came to a head on the night of May

28, when a Mazda RX-7 crashed in Pah Road just before 7.30pm. Wright was at home at the time and heard the collision. “We and our neighbours were all listening to cars doing big burnouts and carrying on,” he says. “Some guy had a particularly loud car and we heard it flying around and up Churchill Road. “I was thinking if it carries on too much longer, I’ll phone the police. “I heard the car come flying down here [Cockle Bay Road] and there was a ‘boom’, and I thought to myself ‘that sounded like a car accident’. “I went down my driveway, looked down the road, and the car was on fire. “By the time I got there, one of my neighbours had run out with a fire extinguisher and put it out.” Wright took photos of the crash scene. They show a badly damaged red Mazda RX-7 with

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petition asking the Minister of Education to build a secondary school in the Pohutukawa Coast was successfully presented to Parliament. The subject has been an issue within the community for decades. Beachlands resident Angela (Angie) Mason has been leading the charge for a new secondary school for several years. She was inspired to act after she heard Franklin Local Board member Malcolm Bell speak about it to the Maraetai Hall committee. Bell has been a secondary school advocate for years. He told the Times that Waiuku – a rural town west of Pukekohe with a similar population to Beachlands – has a high school but the Pohutukawa Coast community doesn’t. In 2019, Mason set up an online petition with plans to present it to Parliament

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to ask whether the need for a high school was being investigated, given the “significant increase in residential development occurring in the area,” Mason said. The petition was presented to Parliament on June 3. K a n o n g at a’a - S u i s u i k i agreed to table the petition on their behalf. A 34-page document created by Mason for the Ministry of Education was also read. It contained the many reasons why a high school was needed, crucial information and statistics in support. Bell and Fulljames accompanied Mason to Parliament to send off the petition. It has since been referred to the Petitions Committee which has requested the petitioner (Mason) to send a written submission. She will present a copy of the report to the Petitions Committee, along with letters of support from the area’s primary school principals, the area’s Police Inspector and other local community organisations.

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CONGESTION

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polarised our community. “Approximately 50 per cent were really for it and 50 per cent said it didn’t work for them because of obvious things like collecting siblings or the time parents finish work.” Bigwood wants consideration to be given for the school to use bus stop spaces in Sandspit Road as a supervised drop-off and pick-up area for pupils between 8.20am-

8.45am and 3pm-3.15pm. “I have asked informally one of the [AT] people I liaise with and was told that’s not possible. “I’ve been told they can give us one more car park if we want it, but that’s trivial really.” AT spokeswoman Natalie Polley says the agency is “actively engaged” with Cockle Bay School and is working with it to implement the Travelwise programme.

She says several walking school buses are in operation and AT is hoping to carry out a survey to get a better understanding of parents’ opinions and concerns. “We will do a mapping activity so the school has visibility of five, 10 and 15 minute walking zones and we are looking into the request to utilise the bus stop as a time-restricted pick-up and dropoff zone.”

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➤ From page 1 “There may be some police support from time to time but it’s very erratic and not very permanent.” He wants speed reduction measures put in place in the area and suggests judder bars, speed cameras, and a lowering of the 50kmh limit on Shelly Beach Parade as those that may be effective. Wright wants police to check vehicles being driven by speeding motorists and for any that are illegally modified to be taken off the road. He’s also contacted the local electorate office of Botany MP Christopher Luxon for help to address the problem. He says Luxon’s staff have been “absolutely brilliant” and a public meeting is being held with Luxon, representatives of Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and police this month to address the ongoing issue. A police spokesperson says police are aware there have been “some issues” in Cockle Bay involving a minority of road users and police are providing addi-

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tional patrols in the area. Police have no tolerance of illegal driving activity, the spokesperson says. “Over the past few weeks Cockle Bay has been a particular focus area for the deployment of our public safety team officers and our road policing officers. “We do not want drivers on the road who are engendering the lives of people in our communities. “While we appreciate there are car enthusiasts who meet up and socialise without engaging in illegal

activity, there are a minority who have little regard for road safety and the communities they are affecting with their behaviour. “We are determined to put a stop to this.” People who see dangerous driving behaviour should phone police on 111 and record the vehicle’s registration number if possible. A public meeting on speeding motorists in Cockle Bay is being held at Cockle Bay School in Sandspit Road at 7pm on July 27.

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Musicians Yuka Eguchi and Kemp English are set to perform at St Columba Church in Botany on July 18. Photo supplied He’s produced 23 critically acclaimed CDs on the Decca, Naxos and Ode record labels. His recordings are often heard on Radio NZ, the ABC, BBC Radio, Classic FM UK and USA radio networks, with several discs being nominated for the NZ Music Awards ‘Classical Album of the Year’. English studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and at the universities of York and Adelaide. Prior to becoming freelance in 2005, he was an Executant Lecturer in Music at the University of Otago. Eguchi has been the NZSO’s assistant concertmaster since 2015. Prior to settling in New Zealand she led both the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra from 2007-

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English last appeared at St Columba Church in Botany in a solo organ performance in 2016. He and Eguchi will perform at the church in Ti Rakau Drive on July 18. They’ll present a magical programme showcasing the inspirational works of the contemporary Norwegian composer Mons Leidvin Takle, including newly-composed and arranged works dedicated to the duo. Alongside Takle’s delightful, refreshing and approachable music, will be a rare chance to hear WS Lloyd Webber’s Benedictus for violin and organ and works by Massenet, Paradise, Handel and New Zealand composer Richard Madden. Another highlight will be Eguchi performing Fritz Kreisler’s virtuosic Recitativo and Scherzo-Caprice for solo violin. English is one of New Zealand’s leading concert performers. Much in demand as a solo organist, specialist fortepiano exponent and collaborative pianist, he relishes the opportunity to work in a diverse array of styles and periods. He tours the world regularly giving solo performances in venues such as the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Sydney Town Hall, Westminster Central Hall, Tewkesbury Abbey, Chester Cathedral, Hull City Hall, Montpellier Cathedral, and the National Centre for Early Music in the UK. English has performed also at the Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin Town Halls, Scots’ Church Melbourne, Elder Hall Adelaide, University of York, University of Glasgow and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

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he famous French artist, Henri Matisse said, ‘Creativity takes courage’. Well, the Howick Art Group must be some of the bravest people in Howick as they 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. The Howick Art Group was established nearly 50 years ago and has been a haven for art appreciation ever since. Their gallery at Green Gables Cottage on Cook St, Howick, has a bright selection of art for sale that is changed over monthly. Its current president, Elise De Silva, joined the group a few years ago. On her experience there, she says, “The Howick Art Group is not just about art, it’s about community and family and celebrating everyone’s inner creativity.

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Whether you’re a professional artist or a once-a-year hobby painter, there’s a place for everyone. I’ve made wonderful friends in the group and have learned so much from the great wealth of experience and talent.”

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Every month the club is treated to art demonstrations or presentations by a vast array of New Zealand artists. They also host subsidised workshops which are supported with funding from

the Howick Local Board. ‘With the funding we are able to pay demonstrating artists well for their time and give club members a rich and wide-ranging art programme,’ says De Silva. This year, the Howick Art Group will be adding a new element to their exhibition – daily art demonstrations. De Silva says, ‘For many people, painting is a great mystery, and it’s fascinating to watch an artist at work. We often look at a painting and think, how did they do that?” De Silva says. “This is a chance for people to watch artists at work, ask questions and hopefully be inspired to get creative themselves.” Demonstrations will run twice daily during the exhibition at 11am and 2pm. The Midwinter Exhibition will be held at the Fencible Lounge, Howick Library from July 15-18, open 9am-4pm. Entry is free.

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Eco day a big success Eco Day 2021 was a great success with visitors of all ages taking the time to browse the information stands, while also being able to interact with an array of unusual creepycrawlies shared by Brian and Tikva from Hands on Creatures. The Howick Village Business Association would like to thank the following community groups for giving their time to be a part of Eco-Day and its

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COMMENT

Blindsided by Busway delay

t was extremely disappointing to learn about Auckland Transport’s surprise two-year delay to the delivery of the Eastern Busway a few weeks ago. I’m shocked our community was blindsided over this major delay to a vital piece of infrastructure for east Auckland. After a decade of neglect, the Eastern Busway represents a significant step towards resolving the congestion that is plaguing our community. However, I’m also saddened by the misinformation being spread. The suggestion that Eastern Busway funding has been diverted to fund the New Northern Pathway is simply untrue. I’m proud of the Government’s commitment to funding transport infrastructure for east Auckland. We filled the previous Government’s $6.2 billion funding hole and have used the Regional Fuel Tax to fund projects like the Eastern Busway. These are solutions, rather than scaremongering. Elsewhere, recent events across Australia and in Wellington have been a good reminder that we are not out of the woods yet with Covid. Our vaccine roll-out remains on track, with well over a million doses now administered and almost 450,000 people fully vaccinated. Last week I was also pleased to see another suite of changes has taken effect that will make a real differ-

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Naisi Chen ence in our community. We’re putting more money into the pockets of Kiwi families with main benefits going up by $20 per week. This will help people put food on the table and afford essentials like warm clothing. We’re making sure everyone has a warm, dry place to call home. From July 1, all private rental properties must meet our Healthy Homes Standards within a few months of any new tenancy to ensure they’re safe and dry for tenants and families. We’re supporting people into study and jobs with changes to the Training Incentive Allowance that kick in this week. We’ve expanded the programme to help around 16,000 sole parents, carers and people with disabilities on eligible benefits into higher-level study so these people can start to build new careers. We’re also celebrating a year since we launched free apprenticeships and targeted trades training which more than 135,000 people have now benefited from. These are just some of the changes that come in this month and they’re only part of our ongoing work to secure our recovery.

THEATRE

HYCT bring classic to life Howick Children’s & Youth Theatre (HCYT) brings a wellloved classic tale to life this school holidays through it’s production of Charlotte’s Web. Directed by HCYT principal Fiona Bailey, the show tells the story of Wilbur, a livestock pig, played by 13-year-old Arabella Flanagan-Scholes and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte, played by 12-year-old Brooklyn Burns. The cast of 17 local children aged from 9-14 years play a wide variety of parts in the show from fun farmyards animals to the many human characters who admire and take care of Wilbur. The production has been rehearsing for the past eight weeks and Bailey says the show has come together fantastically. “This show has given our young actors a fantastic opportunity to use the skills they have learnt in class to give their characters real personality,” said Bailey. “They are very excited to bring this show to the local community. I have really enjoyed

Arabella Flanagan-Scholes (left) plays Wilbur and Brooklyn Burns is Charlotte. Times photo Wayne Martin

directing these children and it is great to see their characters come to life”. The show is suitable for children aged 5 years and up and is a great activity for families to do during the school holidays. The show performs at Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick. Thursday July 22 and Friday July 23 at 1.30pm and 4pm, and Saturday July 24 at 1.30pm.

Tickets are $8 per head. Also being performed by HCYT’s newest performers this holidays is Hairy Maclary and other Kiwi Stories, suitable for 4 years and up. Performing July 24 at 10am and 11.30am, and Sunday July 25 at 11am. Tickets $6 per head. ➤ Tickets for both shows can be purchased by phoning HCYT on 537 4943 or by email to hcyt@xtra.co.nz.

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Ngai Tai iwi and Habitat sign historic housing partnership Local iwi Ngai Tai ki Tamaki and Habitat for Humanity Northern Region have agreed to partner after signing a Memorandum of Agreement. The parties will work together to support tribal members and other New Zealanders to improve housing outcomes in Auckland. This will include rental and progressive home ownership options across the city. Ngai Tai chairperson James Brown says, “It is a great opportunity for Ngai Tai to broaden our partnership across the housing continuum and help more tribal members get access to affordable, warm, and healthy homes.” Habitat spokesperson Conrad LaPointe, who has been working in the social housing space for over 10 years, said, “The Ngai Tai partnership opportunity provides a further example of Habitat partnering with Maori and specifically in Auckland. “This type of partnership is hugely important as we seek to address housing access and affordability in one of the more challenging housing markets in Aotearoa New Zealand.” The partnership will immediately work to place tribal members in Homestar 6 certified homes in Pukekohe on the Habitat Progressive Home Ownership programme. Ngai Tai are original inhabitants and iwi of Tamaki Makaurau. The iwi is based in Maraetai, the Waitemata and Tikapa Moana (Hauraki Gulf) and exercises mana whenua and mana moana responsibilities across Tamaki Makaurau. Over the past three years Ngai Tai has worked with Latham Construction to build nearly 200 homes for whanau in Tamaki Makaurau – Auckland. Habitat for Humanity is focussed on meeting the needs of vulnerable families in Tamaki Makaurau – Auckland and across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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ia ora. The first of some recent highlights for our Local Board members was a visit to Te Whare O Matariki in Howick’s Emilia Maud Nixon Garden of Memories, where we shared an afternoon of whakawhanaungatanga (establishing relationships), history, and reuniting with familiar faces.

Bucklands Beach War Memorial Hall will now be warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer! As one of Howick’s most utilised venues for hire, its four new HVAC systems have significantly improved and sped up the temperature of this old hall with both heating and cooling it. Hall hirers have already noticed the vast improvement, and are looking forward to using this hall more often.

Local Board for clarity around where they can and cannot take their dogs. A change in dog bylaws across the entire Auckland region meant the signs across the various beaches and reserves within the Howick Local Board area were out of date and were providing incorrect information. The beach access time and season signs are now clear in their messaging and have been installed in the correct places for residents and dog owners. The off-leash signage will be completed over the next year. All information regarding dog bylaws can be found online at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/bylaws.

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CELEBRATING OUR GREAT PEOPLE We recently gathered to celebrate the massive contribution to our communities by volunteers. Through volunteering, citizens build resilience, enhance their knowledge base, and gain a sense of responsibility for their own community. We look forward to meeting more of the people who give freely of their time and lend a hand to help others, at future events. Last month we held the Howick Sports Awards, a great night recognising the incredible achievements of our local sportsmen and women. Those hard-working people who contribute to sport and

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PRINCE REGENT RESERVE PLAY SPACE Another popular play space has been given a new spark of life with a new see-saw, stairs and climbing ropes. We are receiving positive feedback from parents and grandparents who are delighted their neighbourhood playgrounds are usable again. Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board

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By CHRIS HARROWELL Many families deal with internal conflict and emotional turmoil, but only one does it quite like the fictional Dumbrosky clan. The dysfunctional North American family is at the centre of Howick Little Theatre’s production of the black comedy The Viewing Room. It’s the New Zealand premiere of the play, written by Mark Smith and directed by Ian Milnes. The Dumbroskys gather for the wake of their grumpy and sarcastic patriarch, Chester Dumbrosky, played with verve by actor David Charteris. Things take an alarming turn when the family discover Chester has returned from beyond the grave to make amends for his mistakes, but only they can see him. This leads to comical scenes involving the funeral director, who doesn’t know who everyone is talking to and why they’re so angry. A minimalist set focuses the audience’s attention fully on the characters and their interactions. Senior citizens Chester and Florence Dumbrosky have five adult children: Steven, Patti, Matthew, Debby and Chet Jr, but only four have turned up for the wake. The play’s frequent humour stems from each character’s colourful personality and their pained interactions with their loved ones. Ditzy Florence has splurged her marital inheritance on a new condo and flash car. Successful businessman Steven has fond

The cast of Howick Little Theatre’s production of The Viewing Room delivers a dramatic tale with a cathartic ending. Photo supplied memories of attending sports games with his father, but felt as though he failed to meet his high standards. Caring nurse Patti finds herself rolling her eyes frequently at her family’s antics, while the sarcastic Matthew felt starved of attention while growing up. Youngest daughter Debby can “channel” voices and appears to be psychic, but some of her siblings are sceptical of her apparent talents. The play’s depth comes from Chester’s recounting of his life and the reasons he behaved the way he did. Growing up during the Great Depression and serving during World War II instilled in him a commitment to hard work and frugality. Each family member is given the chance to tell him how they really feel and emotions escalate with the dramatic return of a face from the past. People who enjoy comedy based on the classic grumpy old man character will find much to enjoy, as will those who appreciate complicated family dynamics and attempts to heal long-standing rifts. To book tickets, go online to www.iticket. co.nz/events/2021/jul/viewing-room or phone 361 1000.

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Soundraise gives $8000 to school By ZOE GARDEN

hree Year 12 students from Ormiston Senior College have donated $8000 worth of musical equipment to the performing arts department of a South Auckland school. Aadi Golchha, Ashiv Govind and Clyde Fronda of the charity organisation Soundraise have continued their quest to provide lowdecile schools with the equipment they need. They surprised Mangere Central School on July 6 with drums, electric guitars, microphones and other instruments and items for their school band. Their music teacher Demetrius Savai’inaea, says the students were very excited and expressed “surprised facial expressions”. One student, Willie, echoed this sentiment. “It was very exciting.” Another student, Maria, said she was incredibly happy they had new equipment. “They’re not used to getting stuff specifically for them,”

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Demetrius says. “It’s a whole different experience.” Soundraise received a $2000 grant from the Auckland Airport. This, along with the support from their sponsors Musicworks, allowed them to purchase $8000 dollars in musical equipment for a school. “One of Auckland Airport’s primary aims for the grant is to create new learning opportunities,” Aadi says. “We met the target demographic.” Mangere Central School was chosen because of its closeness to Auckland Airport as part of the grant’s aims is assisting schools within the local community. Theirs isn’t the first school

Soundraise has aided as they provided Dawson Primary in Otara with 25 new ukuleles and introductory lessons. They also won the Auckland Airport charity awards last year. Aadi founded Soundraise when he was 16-years-old with the intention of providing disadvantaged children with equipment to learn and develop a passion for music. He has been in a band with Ashiv and Clyde for four years. Music was a lifeline for him when he started a new primary school. He found his favourite activity was going into the music room during lunch to play a ukulele.

As he got older, he realised there was a disparity between the quality of the musical department at his own school and others in neighbouring areas. “Not all schools have the funding to get the right equipment,” Aadi says. “A lack of instruments and items can impair children’s ability to get into music.” Demetrius has been teaching at a variety of schools around Auckland. He says that this is a recurring issue amongst low-decile schools. “This will help them increase their skills as a band and as musicians.” The band members – Willie, Laga, Grace, Sione and Maria – have already began practicing with their new instruments and gear with avid enthusiasm. Soundraise’s motto of ‘Changing lives through music’ is sailing smoothly in the right direction. “We want to continue helping schools,” Aadi says. “We already have our eye on a few.”

News bites ESTUARY ART REMAINS OPEN The Estuary Art Exhibition remains open for the public to view at the Uxbridge Creative Centre until August 28. The Estuary Art and Ecology Award finalists attended a ceremony at the Malcolm Smith Gallery on July 3. There remains a variety of creative and eye-catching environmentally-themed artworks exhibited at Uxbridge by a range of talented artists. Additionally the public can vote for the People’s Choice Award which is sponsored by the Rice Family Partnership with the winner announced next month.

TENNIS COURTS UPGRADE The NZ Community Trust awarded a number of grants in the Auckland region in June. Among the recipients was the Howick Tennis Club which received a $40,000 grant for the upgrade of courts. Among the 15 gaming venues that contributed to these grants were the Barrel Inn in Howick and Rib House in Flat Bush.

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Wilbyn shaves for cancer cure By ZOE GARDEN

s an enraptured audience of excited students counted down from five, Howick Primary School’s executive officer prepared himself. When they hit one Wilbyn Mitchell’s hairdresser shaved the first streak from his head. Last Monday Wilbyn decided to do a “crazy thing” for an amazing cause – Shave for a Cure, where people nation-wide pick up their clippers to support Kiwis living with blood cancer. “I want to help find more effective treatments to save lives and make sure people with cancer get the support they need to get through,” Wilbyn says. His cause also runs personally deep. On Friday Wilbyn’s hairdresser in South Africa passed away from cancer; a close friend who gave him his last haircut in his homeland two days before he moved to New Zealand. “Her name was Michelle,” he says. “She was wonderful.” His hair shave occurred in front of Howick Primary’s students and teachers adorning whacky and unique hair for Crazy Hair Day. This included the principal

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Local contemporary art gallery Te Tuhi has opened its winter exhibitions. A large crowd attended the May 29 opening. The two major exhibitions have been curated by emerging Auckland curators Amy Weng and Robbie Handcock. Weng has curated They cover the house in stories, featuring four Aotearoa artists. Regular collaborators Xin Cheng and Eleanor Cooper present their research into Pupuke Moana (Lake Pupuke) and Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek) in the form of audio recordings and a set of postcards. George Watson explores the aesthetic and decorative conventions of early New Zealand settler culture that shape “our understanding of place, property and belonging,” Te Tuhi says. Bridget Reweti’s new body of work draws together poetic and metaphorical images of journeying to create sculptural works that stretch across time.

Handcock has curated The Inner Lives of Islands which explores storytelling from artists from across the Asia-Pacific and how these might reflect ideas of nationhood and identities from this region. Christopher Ulutupu presents a newly-commissioned video work that includes scenic natural landscapes, dramatic musical numbers and a cast of family and friends. In her surreal 2014 film Moomin Family goes on a picnic to see Kannon, Japanese artist Yuki Iiyama casts her own sister who details her hallucinations of the Moomins. Sculpure is also included in the exhibition. Emerita Baik’s circular sculptures combine traditional and contemporary techniques. Sione Tuívailala Monu references traditional practices, part of the artist’s ongoing work with nimamea‘a tuikakala, the Tongan fine art of flower designing. ➤ Te Tuhi’s winter exhibition runs until August 22.

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EVS CAN RUN ON SUN

I wonder if Gary Hollis (How will we power EVs?, Times, July 6) has even the remotest idea of the cost of installing a solar system like we have powering our home, electric vehicle (EV) and the grid. For roughly the same cost as constructing our driveway, our 27 solar panels plus Tesla battery enable our home and car to run on sun and be 100 per cent combustion-free (electric BBQ, candles etc). The lack of ROI (return on investment) from solar panels is a lame excuse for not installing them and is contradicted by the $200+ credit from our energy retailer in February. We generate a lot more than we need and contribute energy to the grid, reducing the demand for hydro (and burning coal at peak times) whilst giving back for the massive amounts of embodied energy in our house and car. It’s time we all changed from egocentric to eco-centric and replaced

fossil-fueled heating, cars, jetskis, lawn mowers with zero emission, energy-saving, eco alternatives. With the prospect of NZ having to reduce emissions, it may well be a case of each individual taking personal responsibility for drastically reducing their own emissions, especially if the planet is crippled if we don’t.

Jon & Yoshimi Brett Waipaparoa/Howick Beach

STRATEGY NEEDED FOR HERITAGE A great part of Howick’s appeal is its well-recognised heritage status. As one of the very early settlements of Auckland, the district held many old homesteads and villas; gracious, spacious and very iconic as a distinctive New Zealand style began to emerge. Well-recognised in local street and road names, the early homes defined our district as a burgeoning and productive community contributing to greater Auckland.

The current drive for multi-level apartments to replace such homes should be protested. The Howick & Districts Historical Society strongly deplores the proposed legislation. This district has already lost too many distinctive homes, view shafts and much of the original character that defined east Auckland. The drive for more homes for more people – and there is no denying the huge growth requiring much jostling for space – needs a clear and careful strategy or the risk of losing our heritage appeal and the legacy of previous generations diminishes forever.

Marin Burgess President Howick & Districts Historical Society (Inc.)

MAKE WHOLE PARK OFF-LEASH Instead of just partitioning off a certain section for on off-leash area for dogs, the simple solution is to declare the whole of Macleans Park an off-leash amenity. That way it will remain open for any animal (I’ve seen a cat on a leash there), two-legged or fourlegged, to roam at will over all the land. Just a thought. I’ve seen horses there occasionally so presumably they could still be exercised over the whole of the park.

Vicky Williamson Bucklands Beach

DON’T TOUCH THE PARK

Re: Proposed dog fenced off area MacLean’s Reserve I object to both plans. Leave the park as it is and spend the money on the park maintenance as overgrown, full of weeds, trees block walkways, upgrade the BMX track for the local young community, put in more playgrounds – the list goes on and on. This is a totally unnecessary expense. I have been a dog walker on the park for more than 25 years and live on Charles Dickens Drive and cannot believe that this can even be considered. The dog walking community of Howick and surrounding areas including Auckland dog walking groups are up in arms with this ridiculous plan and object to this proposal.

Charmaine Borland Mellons Bays

HATE SPEECH LAW NOT NEEDED A wise man once said: “A text, taken out of context, is a pretext”. That is so very true. It is a contrivance, making trouble for someone by not telling the full story or telling it truthfully. The Government wants to pass a “Hate Speech” law. Why? It cannot even define it. They do not know what they mean (or do they)? Do they know that it would not

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be palatable if they were to spell it out? Why not leave things as they are? If something seriously harmful were to occur, cannot our justice system cope? Often Government will try to bring in such a measure on the back of a specific occurrence – striking while the iron is hot, so to speak (like they did with the firearms law, which was neither necessary nor justified). On average, the public is not all that stupid, although it will take a lot without push-back. The Government knows what it wants to do (or should) but plainly it does not know how to ‘sell it’. The public is not ready to swallow. The Government is trying to curb our freedom yet further. I am concerned that its unspoken intentions are still more unpalatable. Truth, sadly, is quickly going out of fashion, as standards once held by all are carelessly set aside. But we see the example of more extremist governments elsewhere as control increases and we are not yet ready to accept such draconian rule. I would invite a response to what I have said. Something is lurking which needs to be brought out into the open. Let us reason together for our mutual understanding.

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Ladies Probus Club Half Moon Bay will meet in the Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, Morrow Ave on Monday 19 July 10am-12noon. Our speaker is the Lady from Tiri. Visitors welcome, come and observe, no pressure to join, morning tea provided. Contact Zenda Smith 534 9787 or zendasmith@xtra.co.nz.

SEED EXCHANGE ‘MAGNOLIAS CAN BE MOVED’

Thank you for your article (Group wants trees removed, Times, July 6) highlighting the blunder of planting magnolias, good grief, to grow up right in the centre of Stockade Hill’s staggering and historic views. Alas, the writer failed to grasp the enormity of the issue and gave maximum space to the Howick Local Board’s ideological and pride-driven attempt, via a suitably briefed “expert”, to justify the error of planting them there in the first place. Shame that the public’s wish has been trodden down yet again by the Local Board. I suggest that Board members revisit the matter, put ego and self-justification aside, do the screamingly obvious thing and care-

fully remove the trees - find another suitable place to put them if they want - and replace them with low-habit native shrubs to enhance the roadside. But just get on with it. I’ll help – and it will be easy to find willing hands and a trailer. Just as soon as you like.

Janet Dickson, Howick

LEAVE THE MAGNOLIA TREES ALONE It would be a sad day indeed should the lovely Magnolia trees in the Crawford Reserve, Howick, be removed (Group wants trees removed, Times, July 6). They are a joy, healthy and well-established. Let’s hope we can enjoy them and the view for many more years.

B Bates, Half Moon Bay

Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat. Take home some free seeds or seedlings. Tea and coffee provided, Tuesday July 20, 10:30am11:30am, Pakuranga Library. Phone 377-0209; email: pakuranga.library@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

PUBLIC MEETING

A public meeting is being held on the issue of unsafe driving in Cockle Bay. Present will be Botany MP Christopher Luxon and representatives from Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, and police. The meeting is at 7pm on July 27 at Cockle Bay School hall in Sandspit Road and all are welcome.

EASTERN DISTRICT COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB. We have a new start time – 7pm this Wednesday, July 14 and every second Wednesday. All visitors welcome. Come and be entertained with live music or come and sing or play an instrument. Bucklands and Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Bucklands Beach. Non-members $5. For more information, phone Bev 021 11 56 866.

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Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, 21 Morrow Ave. New members welcome to our friendly club. Free coaching, bowls provided, wear flat-soled shoes. For days of play, good prizes. Phone Carole 600 1221 or 021 253 4899.

HOWICK PHILATELIC SOCIETY The club is holding its next meeting July 15 at St Andrew’s Church, Hall, Vincent St, 7.15pm. The guest speaker is Miles Dillon on Genealogy and Philately. There is a One Page competition and swap boxes are available. Contact David 5345656 or 0272775969.

COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF ORMISTON The club offers a warm welcome to active semi and retired folk. Interesting guest speakers, enjoyable outings, various interest groups and social activities, 10am on the third Thursday of the month at the Old Flat Bush School Hall, corner of Flat Bush School and Murphy Roads. Morning tea, visitors welcome. Phone Mike 279-3956 or Pat 272-4685.

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EAST AUCKLAND SCHOOL ART COMPETITION The Art Lounge NZ is hosting the first East Auckland School art competition. Eight local schools have nominated students. Come and see them in action from 19- 21 July on 39 Picton Street. All works will be exhibited until July 24.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

Breast Cancer Support Group meets at Highland Park Community Centre on the third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is on July 21, 1pm3pm. Phone Pauline 5338485.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING Easy dancing with friendly group, 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month. St John’s Ambulance Hall, Highland Park, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Phone Roz 576 8261.

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Pakuranga & Bucklands Beach Men’s Club (formerly Probus) meets second Monday of the month, 10am, Pakuranga Park Village. Morning tea, a speaker and a chat. August 9 speaker is ex-RAF pilot Guy Slocum talking of the planning and operation of the Falklands campaign. All welcome. Phone Dave 5328075.

Our concerts continue to provide a widely varied diet of great music for Howick audiences. Anita Austin (French horn) and Sofia Onishko (piano) present Rainbows, Cats and Schumann – stunning melodies for French horn and Piano. Thursday, July 15, 7pm-8pm at All Saints Church, Howick.

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QUIZ SHOW

Student conquers Brain Busters By ZOE GARDEN

Year 8 Somerville Intermediate student has conquered the New Zealand quiz show Brain Busters, and another is set to appear. Described as “the Chase for young people”, Brain Busters is a new children’s quiz show that aims “to test the smarts and stamina of students in years eight and nine”. Daniel Revans travelled to Christchurch in April to compete against those of his own age in a series of increasingly tricky challengers involving maths, memory, spelling and more.

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Contestants also choose a specialist subject. In his introduction of the episode, Daniel declared he liked flying planes. He proceeded to fly through the competition to win $256. “My episode didn’t air until last week,” Daniel says. “I signed a non-disclosure agreement so I couldn’t tell my friends at school I won.” One of the friends he couldn’t tell was classmate Dominic Iugan. Dominic is scheduled to fly Dominic Iugan, left, and Daniel Revans showcasing their to Christchurch on Thursday brain buster abilities. Photo supplied

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to also appear as a contestant in Brain Busters. “I’m nervous,” Dominic says. “But I’m glad Daniel’s been helping me.” Daniel says he was also nervous and there was “lots of pressure”. “Everyone at school watched my episode with great interest,” he says. In the first challenge, Mega Memory, Daniel scored 90 points, 40 points above the next contestant. For his specialist subject, he chose Spellbinder as spell-

ing is his forte. He scored perfectly. He also won in the obstacle course – an aspect that he said people doubted him on as he says he isn’t very physically fit. Dominic’s choice of specialist subject will be Identifier. “It’s more science-based than the other options. I can’t wait.” He says if he strikes gold, he’ll put the winnings into his savings. Daniel has spent a portion of his money on a gaming headset and will put the rest towards flying. He described becoming a Brain Buster champion as “exhilarating but also relieving”.

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Residents step up to fight council plan to sell reserves By CHRIS HARROWELL

ocal residents opposed to the sale of public reserves in east Auckland say they’re determined to keep up the fight. Auckland Council’s finance and performance committee voted late last year to dispose of 83 councilowned properties across the city as part of an effort to raise money from “asset recycling”. Among the properties it wants to sell are public reserves at 9R Fortyfoot Lane, Sunnyhills; 111R Golfland Drive, Botany; 76R Aberfeldy Avenue, Pakuranga; 72R Karaka Road, Beachlands; and part of the site of a gas station at 2R Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga. The properties’ sale is being managed by council agency Panuku Development Auckland. Panuku has asked the council’s regulatory committee to appoint six independent commissioners to consider public submissions made about revoking the properties’ reserve status. The commissioners’ recommendations will be reported to the council’s parks, arts, community and events committee to decide whether to forward reserve revo-

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

cation requests to the Minister for Conservation for final approval. More than 1140 submissions, all of which were opposed to the move, were made to the council about the parks having their reserve status revoked so they can be sold. Among the locals opposed to the plan to sell the reserves is Frank Lombard, who lives beside the small park at 9R Fortyfoot Lane.

He hopes he will be able to speak to his submission in person when the process begins. “The letter [he received from council] says the Reserves Act does not make any provision to be heard but we are not yet in a process under the Reserves Act. “The independent commissioners are making a recommendation to the council to decide on whether

to forward a request to the Minister of Conservation to uplift the reserve status. “I know they are saying they will recommend we’re given the opportunity to be heard, but there’s no assurance we’ll get the opportunity.” Fighting the reserves’ sale also are residents Rashna Tata and Michelle Varga. They created the

Save Our Aberfeldy Reserve Group and posted a petition online that drew more than 500 signatures in support of the cause in just a week. Tata says the “sheer volume” of people who oppose revocation of the reserve status is so large the council cannot ignore it. “Residents have been united in their opposition. Our green spaces are the lungs of this city. Once they are gone they will be lost forever.” She says the council will not be able to fix its financial problems by disposing of assets such as parks. “Selling our reserves is never going to plug that.” That view is shared by Varga, who lives across the road from the park in Aberfeldy Avenue. She says the council wants to sell the reserves to plug a deficit in its budget due to the impact of Covid19, while property rates and water charges are increasing. “Selling reserves is going to destroy trees and increase carbon emissions. “The council has conveniently ignored that, only to then raise it in a different section in their 10-year plan. “The east Auckland community is opposed to reserve sales.”

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We are looking for an experienced Homestay Coordinator and Pastoral Care Manager to join our International Student Care Team. This important role will include: ensuring a safe physical and emotional environment is provided for international students, coordinating temporary homestay placements, responsibility for the pastoral care of international students and being the 24-hour emergency contact. This position would suit someone with a good understanding of the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice. The position will be 25 hours per week fixed term until Friday 10 December, 2021. Please send a cover letter, your CV and completed staff application form (available on the Howick College website) to employment@ howick.school.nz Applications close on Monday 26 July, 2021 at 3pm.

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NETBALL

Danielle’s moment with Mystics M

ellons Bay netballer, 10-year-old Danielle de Villiers, got a taste of the action when she met the superstars of netball on centre court at The Trusts Arena before the Mystics vs Stars ANZ Premiership game. Danielle, a Pigeon Mountain Primary School student, won the chance to meet captains Sulu Fitzpatrick (Mystics) and Maia Wilson (Stars) and lead the teams onto the court as a part of the ANZ Future Captains programme. Best friend Megan Joubert was able to accompany her. Danielle says she had a great time at the game and especially loved meeting the captains, making sure she told them both good luck at the coin toss. She said, “Sulu Fitzpatrick

Future Captain Danielle de Villiers (left) and Megan Joubert with Sulu Fitzpatrick (C) and Maia Wilson (C) at the Mystics vs Stars ANZ Premiership game. Mandatory Photo Credit Copyright photo: Greg Bowker/ Michael Bradley Photography

is just a really good player. Maia Wilson is such a good example to me as an attack player, she’s an awesome shooter.”

After watching the Mystics whip up and down the court from her courtside seat, Danielle was pleased to see them take the win. She cel-

ebrated loudly and was impressed by them taking the lead from the start. “The Mystics have really cool moves, the ball was moving so fast.” When Danielle’s teammates found out she was going to be a Future Captain at the game, they all jumped at the chance to go to the game and cheer her on. Danielle says it was a feel-good moment and that having people in the crowd cheer her on made her feel like one of the players. Seeing the Mystics play has inspired Danielle in her own netball games, “I want to be a better defender like Sulu. She’s so tall and she jumps really high.” ANZ Head of Sponsorship Sue McGregor says ANZ is committed to its support of netballers in

Aotearoa from local Millions Bay players right up to the elite athletes in the ANZ Premiership and the Silver Ferns. “That’s why we’re giving 94 young people from all over Aotearoa the chance to be part of the ANZ Premiership and to meet their netball heroes as an ANZ Future Captain. After such a tough year for the netball community in 2020, it’s great we can offer this once in a lifetime opportunity to our country’s youngest netball fans and players. We hope this experience inspires them to remain passionate about their training and to try their very best on the court.” ➤ Applications for the ANZ Future Captains programme are now open at anzcourtside.co.nz

COMMUNITY

Food festival a smash hit By ZOE GARDEN

Howick Eastern (in blue) lost to the Manurewa Marlins in the Championship Women (Section A) competition at the weekend. Times photo Wayne Martin

Sports Results RUGBY LEAGUE

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Bears 32, Howick Hornets 18 The Thailand stall at the Howick College food festival.

When they saw the accomplishment of their planning and hard work, they were both proud and relieved.“It’s been such a success,” Riya says. Last year’s food festival was impacted by Covid-19. Not so this year. “We have a lot of passion about showcasing cuisine and cultural background,” Riya says. Both leaders wanted to highlight Neera Sundrum, Dean of Ingram House and teacher in charge of the Cultural Council, for her assistance. She has been supervising the inter-

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national food festival since it started in 2003. Neera Sundrum, Dean of Ingram House and teacher in charge of the Cultural Council, says that it was zero waste event and was supported by the local community. The tables used were borrowed from All Saints and neighbouring businesses have donated. “The festival brings us together,” Sundrum says. “Everyone does their job and helps each other. It brings down barriers. It’s always a highlight of the school calendar.”

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Hundreds of hungry students, teachers and parents were drawn to Howick College’s performing arts centre where a variety of international mouth-watering dishes were displayed. Ingham House and the Cultural Council hosted the annual food festival on Thursday during the school’s Culture Week where students prepare food, sell tickets and organise stalls for the event. Tickets were sold either for $8 for five dishes or $5 for three dishes. They raised almost $2600 for charity. The festival is a celebration of 18 different cultures and foods – from German pretzels to Filipino pork kebabs to South African hot dogs. The stall holders have representations from Years 9-13 students with some having whanau help as well. “They get the chance to express their culture through food,” Riya Bains, one of the student leaders with the Cultural Council, says. Another student leader, Mikaera Pairama, says the organisation for the festival took throughout the term. “It was a lot of work.”

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FOOTBALL

Fencibles win in Papamoa Fencibles United AFC’s 10th grade combined team took 1st place in the Papamoa FC Junior Tournaments at the weekend. Fencibles’ 11th grade Navy came second, Fencibles White team lost in the semi-final to Fencibles Red and finished 4th after a narrow penalty shootout and Fencibles (Red/Navy) took out 1st place

Fencibles United junior squads fared very well at the Papamoa FC Junior Tournaments at the weekend. Photo supplied

COMMENT

Coles flatters All Blacks against Fiji W

ith the All Blacks flattered by their 57-23 rugby test win against gallant Fiji in Dunedin on Saturday night, the selectors still don’t know who comprise their best team. With Covid-19 isolation precautions seriously disrupting Fiji’s preparation, they exceeded all expectations in trailing 23-31 before reserve Dane Coles completed an astonishing four-try haul in the final half-hour upon coming off the bench. Hooker Coles’ brilliance brought the All Blacks try tally to nine, six more than Fiji, but the selectors won’t be deceived by that score or the alarming weaknesses exposed by the visitors. Renowned for the athleticism of their backs, Fiji coaches Vern Cotter and Jason Ryan have injected in their forwards a fierce competitiveness that stems from their Canterbury roots. Fiji were infinitely stronger than a sadly depleted Tongan team that introduced 13 test debutants and were blitzed 102-0

with right wing Will Jordan leading the try-scoring with five. Having lost their 2019 World Cup semi-final to England when the English forwards produced more power and grunt, the All Blacks won the Bledisloe and TriNations championships last year despite losing tests to Australia and Argentina. That gave Ian Foster a 50-50 record as head coach, well short of predecessor Steve Hansen who believes the likeable Foster should be signed up through to the 2023 World Cup despite Scott Robertson’s prolonged winning streak as the Crusaders Super Rugby mentor. It was reserves Coles and Sam Whitelock who were by far the All Blacks’ best forwards against Fiji although Brodie Retallick’s return from Japan showed he still retains his athleticism if not yet his old strength. New captain Aaron Smith and first-five Brendon Barrett played well without setting the world on fire within a backline starring second-five David Havili and right wing Sevu Reece.

Fiji’s strength at the breakdown at the expense of wellperformed Super Rugby loose forwards Ethan Blackadder, Hoskins Sotutu and Shannon Frizell could favour the return of Ardie Savea, Luke Jacobson and Akira Ioane for the next crack at Fiji on Saturday night at Hamilton while Dalton Papalii recovers from a calf injury. Others to have starred against an admittedly much weaker Tonga were fullback Damian McKenzie, wing Jordan and halfbacks Brad Weber and Finlay Christie. Unfortunately, the mercurial McKenzie dislocated a finger against Tonga. Given a full week to prepare, Fiji should maintain their improvement provided their endurance can match their courage, physicality and natural flair. Meanwhile Novak Djokovic has joined Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as the only men in tennis history to win 20 majors upon claiming Wimbledon 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 against Italy’s Matteo Berrettini. It was Djokovic’s third

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with Ivan Agnew consecutive Wimbledon success, giving him a total of six, nine Australian Opens, two French and three United States. On August 3 he will seek to win another US Open to become the first man to win a calendar year Grand Slam since Rod Laver in 1969. It was also nice to see Ash Barty fulfil her dream of emulating fellow Australian indigenous player Evonne Goolagong Cawley by becoming Wimbledon women’s singles tennis champion. Her 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 win against talented Karolina Pliskova culminated after she had grabbed the first 14 points of the match. Like Cawley, Barty is a gracious champion who regularly outwits opponents with her shot selection. Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer

GOLF

Local line-up for Olympic Games ➤ From page 20 “It’s been a bit of a surprise to be honest. There’s been a lot of hard work, I can’t quantify the hours that me and my sensei have put in, we never could have imagined this but I couldn’t be more excited.” Anacan was born in the Philippines and began the sport at age four due to its practical applications. She moved to New Zealand with her family aged 12, where she linked up with sensei Johnny Ling. It was on Ling’s advice that Anacan gave up competing in the contact version of karate, kumite, and chose to focus on the non-contact version of kata instead. Kata is a performance discipline where athletes perform a series of offensive and defensive moves popularly known as forms. ”Sensei told me when I was 14, ‘if you don’t grow any taller in a year, you’ll stop competing in kumite and do kata’. Because he told me that I can’t reach my opponents when I’m fighting and they’re so much taller than me and with a longer reach. ”I didn’t grow any taller, I’m still 4ft11 (150cm) but it’s actually really beneficial for kata because my centre of gravity is lower.” Anacan finished seventh at the 2018 Karate World Championships and has been working towards the New Zealand Olympic team since. Karate New Zealand President Grant Holland says Anacan is a fantastic ambassador for their sport. “Andrea is a hard worker, a wonderful person and we are grateful she is part of Karate New Zealand,” said Holland. “As a measure of how outstanding this selection is, in excess of 190 countries and more than 10 million people around the world compete in karate so to make it to the Olympic Games is extremely difficult.” The Olympic kata competition begins on August 5. The event in will be held in Nippon Budokan, an indoor venue located in Tokyo’s Kitanomaru Park which hosted judo events at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. Williamson is the youngest member of the New Zealand elite rowing programme but has plenty of experience. He was first selected in the junior men’s four in 2017 and U23 four in 2018. At the end of his 2018 U23 campaign, Williamson headed to the US to study at Yale University (astronomy and astrophysics). Due to Covid-19, he returned to New Zealand in 2020. He was taken straight into the newly formed New Zealand elite development team, allowing him to train at Lake Karapiro with the New Zealand elite team.

Fox ready for Olympics, British Open Beachlands-based professional golfer Ryan Fox has a busy remainder of the year coming up with the British Open at the Royal St George course in Kent (July 15-18) and the Olympic Games Tokyo from July 23 to August 8. Fox – whose dad is All Black selector Grant Fox – took time out for a quick Q&A with the Times. He was selected for the 2016 Rio Olympics where he tied for 39th. Q. Congratulations. Can you offer comment on securing a spot in the men’s field for the Olympics?

A. Obviously very happy to qualify. It’s been a tough year or so with Covid protocols on tour and not being able to play much, so happy to have secured it. Q. How prepared are you? A. I will have played seven tournaments in the lead-up including the British Open so will be well-prepared. Q. What preparations are left to make? A. Minor travel details and testing protocols Q. What about Covid? How will you personally keep safe? A. I’m fully vaccinated and it’s

a strict bubble-like tour golf at the moment so shouldn’t be any Covid issues. Q. What else do you have on this year? A. European tour the rest of the year Q. What’s your current ranking and what tours are you currently on? A. European tour and ranked somewhere inside 200 in the world [Official World Golf Ranking puts him at 179]. Q. What did you think of the cricket World Test Championship final in Southampton [in which

the Black Caps beat India]? A. Very happy to see the boys get over the line. Got to be there on the Sunday so enjoyed being able to support the team and obviously watched the final session which was nervy but good fun too. Q. And the Blues winning the Super Rugby Transtasman final at Eden Park? A. Good to see the Blues get a win again. Been a long time coming. Didn’t see the game but they have played well in patches the last couple of years so good to see them find some consistency and get the rewards.

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TOKYO OLYMPICS

Confirmed for Olympics: Fox, Thorpe, Anacan, Williamson P

rofessional 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. Meanwhile, one of four stars of New Zealand’s elite Triathlon team – from Howick – has been selected for the New Zealand Team to compete at the Tokyo Olympics. Ainsley Thorpe, who attended Cockle Bay School, Somerville Intermediate and Howick College, will compete in the Women’s Individual Triathlon & Mixed Team Relay. And former Macleans College student Andrea Anacan (Mansfield House 2005 – 2008) is set to become the first New Zealander to ever compete in karate at the Olympic Games. The 30-year-old was officially selected to the New Zealand Team for Tokyo 2020 at a recent function. Tokyo will be Dan Williamson’s first Olympics where he will

Left to right: Ryan Fox, Ainsley Thorpe, Andrea Anacan and Dan Williamson.

compete in the men’s rowing eight. Williamson, who grew up in Beachlands, began his rowing career rowing for CountiesManukau Rowing Club and Howick College in 2014. After a successful season in his novice year, Williamson moved to King’s College. Fox is relishing the opportunity of flying the New Zealand flag at the Olympic Games again. Fox was looking to secure his European Tour card in 2016 and only had only played in one major championship in the lead up to Rio. Five years on, Fox has played on

the European Tour every year since and has played in 10 major championships. In 2019 he won his first European Tour event, at the World Super 6 Perth, to become the the first New Zealander to win on the European Tour in 10 years. Fox says he’s looking forward to representing New Zealand again and feels more equipped to compete with the best in the world. “I grew up in a family where representing New Zealand was the highest honour. Golf doesn’t necessarily give you that many chances. I obviously represent New Zealand week in, week out on the European

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Tour, but I feel like I’m playing more for myself,” said Fox. “At the Olympics you are completely representing New Zealand. It’s a great honour and I’ve only done it a couple of times in my career. Rio 2016, the World Cup of Golf, and the Eisenhower Trophy are probably the only opportunities I felt like I was representing New Zealand. “It’s something I cherish doing and it’s cool to be able to do that again this year.” The men’s event gets underway from July 29 to August 1, with the women playing from August 4 to

7. Both events are being played at Kasumigaseki Country Club over four rounds of individual stroke play. Thorpe, now based in Cambridge, is coming into the Games on top form, with a recent second place in the U23 category at the World Triathlon Oceania’s in Port Douglas this June and fourth overall. The Oceania 2020 Sprint Champion and World Cup circuit podium winner has her eyes set on Tokyo. “To all the people who have supported me throughout all my years of training and racing this Olympic selection is my way of paying you back, thank you!” said Thorpe. “I’m looking forward to what is going to be a very unique experience and can’t wait to put on the New Zealand uniform.” Anacan says she’s honoured to represent New Zealand and karate. It means the world to me to be part of this New Zealand Team,” said Anacan. “I didn’t ever dream of going to the Olympics when I started this sport. ➤ Turn to page 19

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