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n 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 overseasbased parents of citizens and permanent residents to enter the country. New Zealand’s borders are closed to most travellers except for Kiwi citizens and residents and their partners and dependent children, as part of Covid-19 restrictions. Rampling is an Australian citizen who’s lived here for almost nine years. Her husband is a New Zealand citizen and her baby is due in early February next year. Rampling’s parents hold Australian passports and live in Australia. Her mother has been “desperately” trying to book a space in mandatory isolation and quarantine (MIQ) and travel to New Zealand

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Auckland Transport is considering reducing the 50kmh speed limit on Shelly Beach Parade in Cockle Bay in an effort to tackle unsafe driving in the area.

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CRIME

Residents slamming the brakes on noisy, speeding cars By CHRIS HARROWELL

peeding 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. He took part in a public meeting on the issue in July this year with Botany MP Christopher Luxon and Auckland Transport manager Melanie Alexander that drew about 75 people. Residents are fed up with drivers performing burnouts, revving their engines and driving at excessive speeds. The situation escalated in May

this year when a vehicle crashed in Pah Road, resulting in serious injuries to one of its occupants. Numerous ideas to address the problem were put forward at the public meeting including erecting signs stating certain areas are being monitored, installing cameras, increasing the lighting at Shelly Beach Parade and reducing that road’s speed limit from 50km/h to 20km/h. Wright suggested speed bumps or chicanes could be installed on the road and a bylaw introduced to ban loitering at Cockle Bay Beach. He told the Times there’s been several minor crashes in the area since the public meeting was held. “There’s been a couple of smaller ones and a couple of near misses.

“A car mounted the kerb and went through a fence on the corner, but that’s a regular occurrence. “I get woken up at 2am by cars coming down there. They’re breaking the sound barrier and you can hear the wind whistling off them as they fly through.” On December 2 Wright met near his home with people including AT’s Melanie Alexander and her colleague Sol Hessell, Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers chairman Laurie Slee, local resident Barry Wood and a representative of Luxon’s local electorate office, to further efforts to tackle the problem. Wright says the group showed the AT officials the “specific risks in the area and the hindrances to

road safety”. “Particularly with the schools, kindergarten, playgrounds and how busy the beach would be, the scouts den, and the restaurant on Shelly Beach Parade,” he says. “We explained that road has a 50km/h speed limit, which is ridiculous. They were surprised to know it’s a 50km/h, being a short, residential dead-end with a boat ramp and car parking on each side. “Then we took them to Pah Road and Cockle Bay Road and showed them the speed that cars come down through the dip, where a lot of accidents happen. They were surprised to see the amount of pedestrian traffic and there’s no crossing.”

Wright says AT has committed to working with locals early next year to address the problems caused by speeding drivers. “I’m absolutely hopeful it will be resolved soon. I’m confident it will be. We still need support from residents with regard to camera systems that have been proposed and we need to put our hands in our pockets to do some kind of fundraising to be able to finalise that.” More than 40 residents made submissions via the AT website in favour of lowering the speed limit on Shelly Beach Parade, Wright says. An AT spokeswoman says the organisation is “looking at” a speed limit reduction on Shelly Beach Parade but had no further comment.

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Eco warrior wins t-shirt competition By ZOE GARDEN

Cockle Bay School Enviroschool student’s win in a competition will see her t-shirt design be sold via a webstore. Olivia Saxton, 9, was crowned the champion of Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust’s ‘Design a T-shirt’ contest on December 6. People were asked to make up their own butterfly-related t-shirt and to send in a sketch. Olivia’s winning colourful and imaginative sketch will be printed by Print Mighty and available shortly in children’s sizes on Moths and Butterfly’s online store. “It’s really exciting for her,” mum Maddy Saxton says. “She’s really keen to advocate for looking after the Earth and animals.” An eco-warrior ambassador of four years at Cockle Bay School, Olivia holds a passion for nature, animals and art, says Maddy. She has another club on the side she initiated called the Wildlife Rescue Paws. “Her passion for nature and animals is something she’s always had,” Maddy says. “She’s always been curious about plants. She goes out and

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them back to life.” As an eco-warrior, Olivia and other students participate in planting days and collecting rubbish from beaches and parks. “It’s a great example of having the children advocating for our future,” Maddy says. “All the education that’s been happening in the schools, in the community, is working. We have all these little wonderful advocates. I’m excited to see where this goes.”

Petition will go to MPs ➤ From page 1 “So we’re losing her MIQ spot, with no ability to get her here, after so much heartache.” Rampling says she’s learned Australian citizens aren’t allowed to enter New Zealand until May 1 next year under the ‘general tourist and foreign nationals’ category. “She’s not a tourist, she’s my mother, and we can’t get her here, not even via MIQ. “The petition is to try to make this Government realise parents of citizens and permanent residents in New Zealand are family too.” According to the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment, which oversees the MIQ system, quarantinefree travel from Australia to New Zealand is currently suspended. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently announced her Government’s three-step strategy for reconnecting New Zealand with the world. It allows fully vaccinated Kiwis to travel to New Zealand from January next year without entering MIQ. The country will open to fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eli-

Cockle Bay resident Pia Rampling wants her mother with her when she has her next child. Photo supplied

gible travellers under the current settings from Australia from 11.59pm on January 16 next year. It then opens to fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eligible travellers, from all but very high risk countries, from 11.59pm on February 13 next year. Finally the country opens to fully vaccinated foreign nationals from April 30 next year onward. The petition closed on December 13 and was signed by more than 4906 people. Labour Government MP Dr Liz Craig is to present it to Parliament on December 16.

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Luxon slams Covid ‘traffic light’ decision B

otany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the Government should immediately move Auckland to the ‘orange’ level of the Covid-19 protection framework instead of waiting until December 30. Auckland is currently in the ‘red’ level of the framework, which is known as the traffic light system. And in a sign of Luxon’s increasing popularity since becoming leader, the National Party has risen in a recent political poll. The poll was conducted by Curia Market Research and commissioned by the NZ Taxpayers’ Union and publicly released on December 14. It has Labour rising 0.2 per cent to 39.5 per cent, National up 6.4 per cent to 32.6 per cent, the Greens up 2.3 per cent to 10.9 per cent, Act down 5.3 per cent to 10.6 and the Maori Party up 0.7 per cent to 3 per cent. These numbers would give Labour 49 seats in Parliament, National 40, the Greens 14, Act 13, and the Maori Party four. On the preferred prime min-

ister numbers, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is up 5.1 per cent to 39.1 per cent, Luxon is up 16.3 per cent to 20.4 per cent, and Act Party leader David Seymour is down 4.9 per cent to 5.6 per cent. The Prime Minister publicly announced this week that Auckland as well as most of the rest of the country would move to the ‘orange’ level of the traffic light system at 11.59pm on December 30. Luxon has slammed that decision and says the Government is not following its own criteria. “By the Government’s own admission, the ‘red’ stage should be used when our healthcare system is overwhelmed and we’re facing unsustainable levels of hospitalisations, neither of which are happening,” he says. “The Prime Minister spent a long time in her press conference outlining how the outbreak is under control. There are just 61 [Covid] cases in hospital, with only four in ICU [as of December 13]. “New Zealand is just 48,000 doses shy of 90 per cent of the eligible population being vaccinated.

National Party leader Christopher Luxon says Auckland should now be in the ‘orange’ level of the traffic light system, not ‘red’. Photo supplied

“Auckland is one of the most vaccinated places in the world. “All of these signs indicate

Auckland should be in ‘orange’, not ‘red’, right now.” Luxon says the traffic light settings make a “huge difference” to the economic viability of small businesses, including those in the hospitality sector. “Many of those businesses will be beyond frustrated at being given a glimpse of further freedoms but having to wait another 17 days, despite being at their peak summer trading period. “The Government should also drop the idea of continuing to enforce the Auckland border over summer. “It simply doesn’t make sense to delay Aucklanders for hours in their cars to check whether they’re vaccinated or have had a recent rapid antigen test. “The costs of doing this simply outweigh the marginal benefits of doing so. “Around 600 police officers will be involved in manning the Auckland border over summer or working in MIQ. Every police officer on the Auckland border is a police officer pulled away from tackling real crime around the country.”

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Takutai Trust granted funding and cabin By ZOE GARDEN Franklin Local Board has announced strategic funding for groups located in the area. Board chair Andy Baker says the partnership grants support local groups that serve the community through their activities, ranging from events to welfare support programmes. These include support for A&P societies in Clevedon and Franklin, business associations and events such as the Clevedon Art Trail. Fifteen applications were made, requesting around $240,000 from a budget pool capped at $175,000. “These partnerships are about providing ongoing security for groups so that they can plan and work with us,” Baker says. On December 13, it was announced that the Takutai Charitable Trust would be one of these groups granted strategic partnership funding and a lease over Beachlands Log Cabin. The trust’s small business is dedicated to recycling and repurposing items, reducing waste. All proceeds are returned to the community. It also operates community initiatives such as food supply and helping people across other forms of support. From the outside, Franklin Local Board Wairoa member Malcolm Bell says, it can appear that Beachlands and Maraetai are wealthy areas where family support services might not be needed. There were people struggling everywhere, he said.

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Who can help out Be prepared in case you’re exposed to COVID-19. Speak with a neighbour, friend, or whānau about the support you could need. For instance, dropping off food and supplies, and help with activities outside the house. Being ready is about people, conversations, connections and knowing what to do, so your whānau and community can help each other when needed.

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The Howick Village Association (HVA) has been working closely with some wonderful people in the community to create an impressive knitted Christmas tree. The tree is now on display outside the Howick War Memorial community facility (aka the Howick Information Centre) on Picton Street. HVA would like to acknowledge and thank the following members for their assistance and donation for the creation of the tree: Arts Out East - for their funding assistance. Sharon Scott and Marion Skelton for their ideas and support. Paul Eccersall for the construction of the tree. Howick Library Knitting Group and their members Lynda O’Callaghan, Pat Russell, Gay Tunnicliffe, May Smith, Jenny Cochius, Julie Mudford, Mary Benjamin, Jeanette Feather, Irene Yianakis, and Margaret Rawnsley. Bruce McClaren Village: Ann Craddock, Yvonne Wegman, Elsie Pratt, Barbara Allen, Maggie Wilson, and Lindsay Davy.

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Local children and families were out enjoying the arrival of Santa in Howick at the weekend. Santa and Mrs Clause were spotted at the Rotunda on Picton Street on Saturday, much to

the enjoyment of the community. The event was organised by Howick Children’s Charitable Trust. The Howick Brass band outside The Good Home and larger-than-life Disney

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owick identity, aviation historian and author and classic car lover Rev Dr Richard Waugh will this weekend launch his new book ‘Classic Jaguars in New Zealand’. Waugh said the book has been researched and written for Jaguar’s 100 years of origins celebrations in 2022. “Jaguar cars are iconic – renowned for their style, performance, excellent value and sporting reputation,” he said. “After World War II with the XK120 and Mark VII models and famed Le Mans wins, they made a global impact. From Jaguar’s factory in Coventry, England, the farthest export market was New Zealand.” Jaguars were popular in New Zealand, he said, especially from the 1950s. “From my involvement with the Brit & Euro Classic Car Show, and research and publishing of books on a range of other Kiwi topics, I always wanted to do a motoring book,” Waugh told the Times. “Jaguar’s 100th anniversary was a good catalyst and last year I had leave time from usual church duties to read and write.”

Rev Dr Richard Waugh is launching his new book ‘Classic Jaguars in New Zealand’ in Howick on Saturday where he will also be signing copies. Times photo Wayne Martin

Rescue Rashies help tackle our stubbornly high drowning rates Many of the cars proﬁled in the book are local east Auckland cars, and many were photographed in Lloyd Elsmore Park by professional photographer Cameron Leggett (formerly of Pakuranga). The book took about 18 months of work and with formal book launches planned around New Zealand early in 2022 – the 100th anniversary year. “With such an east Auckland focus, it seems so appropriate that Tony Moore and his Poppies bookshop in Howick is taking the lead with a special event and display of three of the classic cars in the book. Classic Jaguars in New Zealand is substantial; a hard cover with embossed dust jacket, 316 pages and 485 photos. There are 40 classic Jaguars proﬁled in the book, including seven that are Howick cars and more than 20 of the cars were photographed at Lloyd Elsmore Park. “So we are arranging for three of those cars to be parked outside Poppies on the Saturday morning for the public to enjoy,” said Waugh, who will be available for book signing.

Westpac NZ is reviving its focus on water safety this summer in a bid to help reduce New Zealand’s worryingly high drowning toll, especially among children. The country has a high rate of drowning deaths compared to many other OECD countries, with 1.6 drownings per 100,000 people – 50% higher than Australia. Now back for their third summer, Rescue Rashies unzip to reveal clear CPR instructions for parents where they’re needed most, as well as teaching children water safety in a fun and interactive way. Westpac NZ plans to give away 1000 Rashies to Kiwi kids around the country over the course of the summer. Designed to ﬁt children aged 2 to 8, they’re also available for public sale from today, with 100% of the $25 purchase price going to the local rescue helicopter of the purchaser’s choice. Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath says she wants all New Zealanders to relax and unwind this summer after another big year, but to do so in a safe and responsible way. “Exploring our fabulous coastline and waterways has always been part of a Kiwi summer, but our drowning statistics are confronting. We want to work together with New Zealanders to help change that,” Ms McGrath says. To be in to win a Rescue Rashie, or to purchase one as a Christmas gift, head to westpac.co.nz/rescuerashie and check out the CPR resources available.

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ith Christmas rapidly approaching, east Aucklanders are being asked to donate food to people struggling to keep their pantry shelves stocked. All Saints Anglican Church’s Howick food bank provides assistance to people in need from around the community. Rising demand saw it give out 122 food parcels in September this year compared to 52 in September last year. It was visited by 420 people in September this year compared to 161 in September last year. Co-ordinator Lole Turner says about 90 per cent of its clients are on benefits. “We ask them if they’re on benefits and most of them are or they have lost their job,” she told the Times.

Helping to make the All Saints Anglican Church food bank in Howick operate are Barry Choat, left, and Lole Turner. Times photo Wayne Martin

“They don’t have enough income and rents are so high. Demand has gone up because of Covid. They [the clients] can’t work or have no job.” Ken Stevenson serves as chairperson of the food bank’s committee. He says it was established in 1991 in response to severe cuts

imposed by the Government of the day and operates with the assistance of its roster of dedicated volunteers. The service distributed 475 food parcels in 2020, providing assistance to 600 adults and 793 children in need. One of Turner’s roles is to liaise

with Auckland City Mission in the CBD, as it supplies the church’s food bank and others in the area with fresh supplies each week. The service also relies on regular support from numerous local schools, businesses and community organisations. Bucklands Beach Intermediate School donates thousands of cans of food to the food bank each year, Turner says. Each food parcel contains items including nuts, pasta and pasta sauce, biscuits, toilet paper, dishwashing liquid and washing powder, canned foods and there’s also milk, meat, bread and fruit and vegetables available. Turner says the empty spaces in the food bank’s shelves show how high demand is at the moment. “Every area should have their own food bank but they often don’t. “If people arrive at our door, we will never say no to them.”

Stevenson says the food bank primarily serves Howick, Pakuranga and Flat Bush and will refer people from other areas to one that’s closer to where they live. “But if someone turns up desperate, we are never going to turn them away.” An increase in demand means more resources are needed for it to keep operating, he says. “Lole used to go to the City Mission once every two weeks and now she goes every week,” Stevenson says. “We’ve seen a big increase in demand and we’re only open for an hour a day.” Turner and Stevenson say the church is very keen to hear from anyone who can donate items to the food bank, which is open 10am-11am, Monday to Friday. ➤ To donate food to it, phone the church on 534 6864 or email office@allsaintshowick.org.nz.

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oad safety charity Brake is appealing to partygoers and organisers to ensure everyone in their group gets to and from celebrations safely over the festive season and summer. With the country in the new Covid Protection Framework and people arranging Christmas parties and other gatherings, Brake is reminding everyone to plan their travel, and if driving to events, to make sure the designated driver stays sober. Brake’s Driving for Zero campaign urges drivers not to drink any amount of alcohol or take any drugs before getting behind the wheel. The charity also urges family and friends to speak out to stop a loved one drink or drug driving. Figures show that in 2019, alcohol and/or drugs was a factor in 137 fatal and more than 1500 injury crashes resulting in 160 deaths and

more than 2000 injuries. Research shows that drinking any amount of alcohol can affect your driving. Caroline Perry, Brake’s New Zealand director said: “As a charity that supports people bereaved and injured in crashes, we witness the suffering that drink and drug driving inflict, and appeal to everyone to help put a stop to it. We want everyone to enjoy this holiday season and get to their destination safely. If you’re driving home from celebrations it’s vital you take your responsibility for people’s safety seriously. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs increase your risk of crashing, so even if you feel okay after a drink, the reality is that if you get behind the wheel you’re putting yourself and others in needless danger. The only safe amount of alcohol to have if you’re driving is none.” Brake is also working with

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e-scooter company Neuron to remind riders not to drink and ride, and to arrange safe alternative transport instead. Neuron’s Festive ScootSafe campaign will use social media videos and ScootSafe events to remind riders of key safety points when using e-scooters. “Whilst it might be tempting to use an e-scooter after a few drinks, riding one can put you at increased risk of being involved in an incident, so organise safe, alternative transport such as a taxi or public transport instead”, Perry said.

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Drivers with even 20-50mg alcohol per 100ml of blood are at least three times more likely to die in a crash than those with no alcohol in their blood. Even small amounts of alcohol affect drivers’ reaction times, judgment and co-ordination. Alcohol also makes it impossible for drivers to assess their own impairment because it creates a false sense of confidence and means drivers are more inclined to take risks and believe they are in control when they’re not.

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Lock up and plan ahead says AMI, as Kiwis prepare for summer holidays A

s lockdown restrictions ease in time for Christmas and summer and we reunite with family and friends across the country, AMI is reminding fellow Kiwis of the importance of preplanning for a stress-free break. New Ipsos nationwide research from AMI shows that 56 per cent of Kiwis are planning a driving holiday this year, and of those, 63 per cent expect to be travelling for 2-5 hours to reach their destination, with 19 per cent between 6-10 hours. But while Kiwis may be eager to hit the road, many haven’t factored in proper break times for their trip, with only 47 per cent saying they plan to take a break every two hours, and 9 per cent every hour. Before leaving home, AMI urges Kiwis to make a plan. “Checking for any planned roadworks or weather warnings, getting your car serviced, doing some general maintenance, and checking availability of rest stops along your route are important parts of a safe and stress-free drive,” says Alex Geale, AMI executive general manager, distribution. “Make sure your car, camper

New Ipsos nationwide research from AMI shows that 56 per cent of Kiwis are planning a driving holiday this year. Photo Westend61

or caravan is in good working order. You should also check road conditions before setting off and even consider delaying your trip if the forecast shows a significant weather event. If you do get stuck in bad conditions, adjust your driving to remain safe by slowing down, turning on your headlights and leaving enough room between you and other drivers. “It’s also possible that there will

be Covid-related delays with road checks. Plan your trip, be patient, calm and polite to other drivers and officials.” While the research showed that most of us will check tyre pressure (72 per cent), water (64 per cent) and oil levels (64 per cent), far fewer of us will get our car serviced professionally (24 per cent), map the route (49 per cent) or check for road works or weather

warnings (31 per cent) before setting off. And don’t overlook what you’re leaving behind either. Before setting off on your holiday, AMI recommends taking action to ensure your home is safely secured. “While it’s encouraging to see that only 3 per cent of Kiwis don’t lock their windows and doors when they leave home, there’s still a lot more we could be doing

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I would like to express my thanks to all the staff at my local Four Square, 114 Reeves Road, Pakuranga Heights. During lockdown they have been a lifesaver. Not only do they supply all the necessary groceries but they also have an extremely efficient and helpful Post Shop. During lockdown when the New Zealand Post, Postal Services, at Pakuranga Plaza, was closed, their service was vital. In fact I would much rather send my post through the friendly Four Square post shop, than the brisk people at the Plaza postal services. I hope all their customers appreciate their first class service during what has been a very difficult year. I wish them all the best for the festive season and may they have a happy and stress free New Year. And thank you again Four Square for going the extra mile – with a smile. It has been appreciated.

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Re: letter (Global warming the beginning of the end, Times, December 1). My, my – looks like I have poked the bear in the eye so to speak, well just from the tone of the reply there is so much I could say back but for the sake of space and moving on, I stand by what I wrote (Tired of this attitude, Times, November 24). Nothing changed.

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Vulcan delivers earnings upgrade A The winning students are (back) Richard Tao, Cherry Lee, Wesley Lau; (middle) Emily Chan and Kelly Zou; (front) Gisele Chong.

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CHAN TOP IN NZ Bucklands Beach Intermediate is celebrating the achievements of its students. Mathematics specialist teacher and mathematics lead teacher Mandy Attard said many students achieved excellent results including 30 high distinctions and 140 distinctions across the five curriculum areas. “Despite a difficult year for our students, they have achieved some excellent results in the recent ICAS competitions

(International Competitions and Assessments formerly run by the University of New South Wales in Australia), Attard said. “One student was placed top in New Zealand in writing and was awarded an ICAS medal, Emily Chan.” Seven students achieved a perfect score in ICAS Mathematics (which placed them top in NZ), Emily Chan, Gisele Ching, Wesley Lau, Cherry Lee, Richard Tao, Hugo Zheng and Kelly Zou.

billion-dollar company founded by Bucklands Beach resident Peter Wells and listed on both the NZ and Australian stock exchanges has announced a significant earnings upgrade for the year to June 30 2022. Vulcan Steel, an industrial product distributor and processor, last week advised the market that its overall revenue is up 35 per cent year-on-year (yoy) for the five months to November 30 2021. The company’s steel segment revenue rose 42 per cent (yoy) while its metals segment grew 22 per cent (yoy) during this period. Overall sales volume saw an 11 per cent (yoy) increase for the same period. Steel volum lifted 12 per cent (yoy) while metals volume grew 7 per cent (yoy).

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“Following the conclusion of stronger than expected October and November trading and reflecting the volume uncertainty of the December and January holiday period, Vulcan is revising its FY22 (full year 2022) earnings forecasts contained in the company’s prospectus,” the company said. New guidance points to earnings (EBITDA) of $174 million to $184m, and 18-25 per cent upgrade on the $147m posted in the prospectus. Vulcan now expects net profit in the range $93m-$100m, up from $74m in the prospectus – a 26-35 per cent upgrade. Vulcan’s managing director and CEO Rhys Jones said will be fewer trading days in the second half of FY22 compared with previous corresponding period in FY21 due to the timing of public holidays and an additional

national holiday in New Zealand. “Trading has been stronger than anticipated and has been broadbased across all our Australasia business units, especially in October and November as Sydney and Melbourne emerged from Covid-19 restrictions,” Jones said. “As an industrial distributor and value-added processor, we remain confident of our ability to maintain our high service level and product availability to meet the needs of our growing and diverse customer base.” Vulcan was founded by Peter Wells in 1995. Wells, from Bucklands Beach, is listed as one of seven company directors, according to the NZ Companies Register. Yesterday it was trading at $9.38 a share on the NZX. Its market cap – the value of all the company’s shares – at that time was $1.23b.

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Ormiston Primary School is to get two new classrooms as part of the Government’s investment in short-term roll growth classrooms across New Zealand. It is one of 23 schools – 17 of which are in Auckland – in New Zealand set to benefit from the plan. It is part of a $100 million commitment from Budget 21.

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young Botany Downs Secondary College (BDSC) student’s life has been transformed by a BDSC old boy and Big Buddy mentor. Big Buddy provides father figures for boys without a father in their lives. Ethan Andrews, 17, was a quiet, reserved 14-year-old. After being paired through the Big Buddy charity with an “amazing friend and supporter”, he is now confident and motivated and has just scored a First Foundation scholarship with $30,000. The scholarship is for those who are the first in their family to go to university. Along with the financial support, an internship, he will have a professional mentor who will support him next year, his last year of high school, and throughout university. Andrews will be working with Auckland Transport over the next four years. A big part of Andrews gaining the scholarship was the support of his Big Buddy Sharvan Pethe. Pethe took the time to sit with Andrews and they worked through the application form through the nine-month application process. At this year’s End of Year Assembly, Andrews also achieved

five top student certificates in subjects including maths, economics, accounting, English and business studies as well as the Whanau Distinction Award for the top student in his house. Andrews and Pethe were matched in July, 2019. They would meet every Sunday at 9am and they decide between them what they wanted to do. Even during lockdown they would catch up on Sundays via video calls. Among activities they do together are playing hockey, mini golf, going to a café for brunch as well as walking around the parks and walking tracks. His mum Bronwen says in 2019 her son was a shy, quiet and reserved 14-year-old. Before the match he said “I’m okay mum, I can look after myself”. “At the time Ethan had no male role model that would show up for him on a regular basis. He stopped going out on the weekends when he was 11-years-old and, other than going to school, he stayed at home,” his mum said. “There comes a point in time when I knew that I had given everything that I could do for my son. From a mother and nurturing perspective however, I knew he was

Botany Downs Secondary College student Ethan Andrews (right) with his Big Buddy mentor Sharvan Pethe. Photo supplied

missing the interaction and male role model aspect. “I knew Sharvan was perfect for Ethan because they had so much in common. They went to the same school, they enjoy similar things like business studies and Sharvan was respectful and caring-natured. “Now, when Ethan meets people, in particular men, he comes across as a confident, self-motivated, conscientious and respectful young man – all the same attributes I see

in Sharvan and that’s what makes an amazing Big Buddy.” When Andrews had an amazing business idea, Pethe listened. Pethe is a manager in Strategy and Planning at PWC. “Sharvan encouraged Ethan to play hockey at school and even helped with Ethan’s curriculum vitae to get a job,” said Mum. Through Sharvan’s contacts Ethan got his first job at 15, which is the same first job Sharvan had at his age too. Two years on and

Ethan is enjoying the job. Ethan is currently going for his restricted license and Sharvan takes Ethan out on driving lessons. It looks like the positive cycle will continue. Just recently Ethan said “I want to pay it forward mum and help mentor young ones just like Sharvan has done for me.” ➤ To support Big Buddy or become a mentor go to www.bigbuddy.org.nz.

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Experience with Access-IT would be an advantage. If you have enthusiasm for working with young adults, a love of reading and a “can-do” attitude, we look forward to hearing from you.

25-30 hours per week

Located in the front office of our NZ polymer manufacturing & distribution company in East Tamaki, you need to be ready for incoming calls and other reception duties from 8.30 am daily. The hours are flexible and can be set to suit the right candidate. Helping with day to day office duties, including Customer Service and handling requests and queries & redirecting as appropriate to the operations and management team members, is integral to this position. General office duties include ordering office and kitchen supplies, filing and brochure printing. More specialised areas of involvement include website maintenance and technical publications, safety data sheets and bulletins printed onsite. Some knowledge or experience in Accounts Payable procedures would be an advantage. DE280986

Please send your application by email to: reception@polymer.co.nz

Visit the school website – www.macleans.school.nz / About Us / Vacancies for a link to the job description and pay scale. For any immediate queries please email Deputy Principals’ Secretary Mrs Lizzie Simpson on Lizzie. Simpson@macleans.school.nz Applications to: applications@macleans.school.nz Applications close on 20 January 2022. MP280925

Group Manager

• 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 19th of December 2021 MP280808-V2

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ENVIRONMENT

School retains gold By ZOE GARDEN

ission Heights Primary (MHP) is the first school in New Zealand to do their Enviroschool green-gold review online. On December 3 MHP students and teachers, including assistant principal and lead teacher for Enviroschools at MHP Renuka Lai, conducted a two-and-ahalf hour digital review with Enviroschool - an environment based programme to empower young people to design and lead sustainability projects in school and in the community to demonstrate the various things the school had done to look after the environment through. This was to provide evidence to retain their green-gold status, the highest rank of being an environmentally-friendly and sustainable school. Lai says that MHP is overjoyed to successfully

Mission Heights students participating in a waste audit. Photo supplied

maintain its green-gold status. MHP became an Enviroschool in 2003 and

first achieved green-gold in 2017. The students engage

in a diverse range of activities to care for their environment from worm farming, recycling, biking and walking to school to waste minimisation, gardening, and planting native trees. “We reduced our school waste by 34 per cent,” Lai says. MHP students continued their environmentally-friendly work throughout lockdown, transferring their knowledge from school into their homes. “The kids did recycling and planting at home,” Lai says. “Some have started their own mini gardens, composting systems and worm farms. It’s quite inspiring.” Lai thanked MHP principal Caroline Bush for empowering the students and teachers to integrate learning and sustainability at the school. “We would also like to thank Cate Jessep, our sustainable schools advisor for her motivation and vision,” Lai says.

HPCC sides record losses Both the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club’s men’s and women’s premier sides lost their matches at the weekend.

AUCKLAND CLUB CRICKET RESULTS FROM SATURDAY DECEMBER 11 PREMIER MEN ➤ Jeff Crowe Cup • North Shore 262/8 (R Mudford 102, R Hira 50, J McKenznie 41) defeated East Coast Bays 97 (S Keene 4-10, T Chitongo 3-29) by 165 runs. • Parnell 230 (B Horne 111, N Stoabrt 4-49, B Hawkes 3-54) lost to Auckland University 234/7 (J Todd 41, J Stephan 39, C O’Brien 32) by three wickets. • Howick Pakuranga 139/8 (D Winn 72, J Hayes 4-20, S Marra 3-31) lost to Cornwall 140/2 (J Cassidy 63*, G Worker 39) by eight wickets. • Takapuna 191/7 (D Ferns 48, Y Zeb 4-35) lost to Eden Roskill 191/7 (M Abbas 56*, A Bhardwaj 32, D James 3-37) by three wickets. ➤ Richard Jones Cup • Waitakere 180 (K Minhas 49, A Kaundal 47, A Christian 4-37, D Laban-Jeffries 3-37) defeated Kumeu 175 (J Patel 45*, J

Henderson 4-24, B Nash 3-21) by five runs. • Suburbs New Lynn 345/8 (N Fletcher 84, T Payle 74, S Solia 68, T Patel 47, Z Thomas 3-36) defeated Hibiscus Coast 187/6 (R Lakmal 86, R Langford 48*, C Elliott 32) • Grafton 303 (D Gunawardene 90, D Sharples 76, G Olliff 35, P Rehal 3-73) defeated Papatoetoe 296 (S Setia 67, S Money 51, P Kumar 49, S Sukh 35, P Rehal 31, N Bhana 4-61, D Sharples 3-24) by seven runs. • Birkenhead 284/9 (P Patel 121, J O’Brien 46, C Rajapaksha 41) defeated Ellerslie 239 (D Kharel 57, P Lawande 52*, B Dench 42, A Jayampathi 4-51) by 45 runs. BARFOOT AND THOMPSON ROYAL OAK PREMIER WOMEN ➤ Prichard Cup • Parnell 153 (S Carr 35, J Prasad 3-13) lost to Auckland University 154/1 (A Peterson 69*, P Catton 38) by nine wickets. • Cornwall 267/8 (K Perkins 104, C Crooks 69, M Penfold 4-48, J Penfold 3-52) defeated Howick Pakuranga 133 (S Shahri 32, F Jonas 4-24) by 134 runs. • Takapuna 340/9 (A Kelly 92, E Irwin 79, I Gaze 35, J Veale 3-49) defeated Papatoetoe 139 (R Lilii 71, F Trussler 3-24) by 201 runs.

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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