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sports medicine registrar has returned from his three-week journey to Europe which saw him deliver three tonnes of medical equipment and medications to health services dealing with the displaced and injured in central and southern Ukraine.

Born in Ukraine, Dr Andriy Boyko, who attended Macleans College and Howick College, was passionate about using his contacts and connections in Ukraine to organise a medical supply chain through Europe to bring medicine to those in need.

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In his fundraising efforts, he has so far raised A$120,156 on GoFundMe. With the aid of the Australian Federation of Ukranian Organisations (AUFO), who organised freight forwarding into Ukraine, Boyko’s first shipment of $20,000 acute traumatic first aid supplies left Australia in early April.

The second shipment of general medicine/humanitarian aid departed a month later on May 16 with Boyko on board.

He arrived in Germany to pick up the medication and medical equipment, took several trips to and from Germany and Poland because of the

sheer volume of the load, and delivered it to Lviv, a city in Western Ukraine, where it was distributed to Odessa, Kyiv and Dnipro.

From there it went further east to war-affected regions.

Through this process, he worked closely with NGOs Ukranian Guardian Angels and the Volunteers of Dnipro or TAPS Ukraine.

A lot of refugee camps have now closed down because displaced Ukranians have been placed in foster families and various accommodations, Boyko says. The Polish town of Wroclaw has a population of one million and 200,000 refugees. ➤ Turn to page 4

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ia ora! How lovely to see the beautiful display of sunflowers bobbing away in Fencible Walk, Howick.

A lady passing by commented on how she saw them as a garden full of happy faces!

Perfect as we encounter the winter months.

Whilst the Howick Local Board continues to carry out business meetings and workshops online, it has been good to get out and about again to meet with local groups and attend their events.

This month we will officially “open” new play spaces at Earnslaw Park and Cockle Bay Beach.

We are sure that local youngsters will enjoy these lovely new places to play.

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Scooters and skateboarders from far and wide came to try out this new addition to the Lloyd Elsmore skate park, opened recently.

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Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush has become a popular gathering place for outdoor events.

Improvements are being made to a dedicated events area which will provide power supply, and eventually shade for users.

We are thrilled to advise also that works are to begin in July to construct a longanticipated second shelter in this park.

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These serve as a resting place for walkers and are popular as a “meet and chat” spot for many elderly residents in the area.

HOWICK 175 YEARS CELEBRATION

Howick is certainly alive with excitement as groups, businesses, schools, enthusiastic locals and a dedicated steering group plan events and activities to take place over the coming months.

It is wonderful to see the interest from many sectors of our wider community, with some events having already been held. Keep up to date with the news, celebration programme and some great stories on www.howick175. co.nz Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board

STUDENTS SHINE IN DEBATING TEAM

Counties Manukau made a strong debut at the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Championship held across the last weekend in May. The team, made up of Jahnavi Shah (Ormiston Senior College), Gabriel Toreja (De La Salle College) and Aadi Golchha (Ormiston Senior College), participated in six rounds of debating against teams representing 11 other regions from throughout New Zealand. They took home two wins in their first year in the competition. Toreja was won a place on the New Zealand Schools’ Debating team which will compete at the World Schools’ Debating Championship in August.

PENGUIN FOUND IN BEACHLANDS

An injured penguin was discovered by a local at Pine Harbour last Friday at lunchtime. The penguin was taken to a vet and was euthanised due to a broken flipper.

BOTANY CREEK CLEAN-UP

A litter clean-up day is planned for Botany Creek on Sunday June 26. Pest Free Howick and the Howick Local Board needs volunteers for the event running from 10am to 12.30pm.

They will meet at 47 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves.

Bags are provide. Children must be supervised by an adult. There is a free BBQ afterwards.

Queries to daria.pestfreehowick@gmail.com.

LOTTO SECOND DIVISION WIN

Thirteen Lotto players including one who bought a ticket at Pak’nSave Ormiston will be celebrating after each winning $19,068 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday’s Lotto draw.

Three players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $24,329 and includes the Ormiston winner.

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Ridge Road, Bleakhouse Road, Pakuranga Road, and Aviemore Drive.

Almost $170,000 was raised through a Givealittle page online for Hu’s family following his death.

It was set up by one of the first people on the scene after the crash.

“Alan leaves behind his devoted wife and two daughters aged 8 and 11,” the page said.

“They went from a perfectly happy, healthy family to utter devastation in the blink of an eye.

“Their lives have been torn apart and it’s hard to imagine how long and arduous the journey to recovery will be.

“On top of the sorrow of losing her husband and their dad, they are now in financial hardship from the loss of his income.”

After Hu’s death, his wife Hua Yang thanked everyone

who donated to the fundraising page.

“Our blissful family of four was completely unprepared for such a tragedy,” she said.

“Alan was our rock. It has literally felt like our sky has fallen.

“The public’s generous support has been incredible.

“In addition to the funds, which will be a tremendous help to us as we try to navigate our lives from now on, the kind messages have been a ray of light in our darkest hours.”

Police investigated the crash that claimed Hu’s life and charged Speir, of Pakuranga, with manslaughter.

He first appeared in the Manukau District Court on February 5, 2019, with his case subsequently being transferred to the Auckland High Court.

The Crown’s case at trial was presented by prosecutor Luke Radich while defence counsel Andrew Speed represented Speir.

Following a jury trial in front of Justice Ian Gault, Speir was found guilty of Hu’s manslaughter on June 7.

He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced in August.

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Adam Speir was driving his Holden Commodore vehicle over the speed limit on Botany Road heading toward the intersection with Ti Rakau Drive when it collided with another vehicle waiting at a red light at about 5pm on January 28.

An occupant of the vehicle that Speir’s Holden struck, Zhengwen “Alan” Hu, 50, died from injuries sustained in the crash.

The collision involved four vehicles, three of which were stationary at the intersection waiting to turn right.

The fourth car collided with the third, in turn shunting all three vehicles forward.

Another driver involved in the incident was hospitalised as police appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Officers asked for people who saw, or had dash camera footage of, an older model Holden Commodore vehicle being driven prior to the crash.

Police said they believed the vehicle may have been in the nearby east Auckland areas around Botany Road,

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By CHRIS HARROWELL Police are investigating after a vehicle was used in a ram-raid burglary of an east Auckland fuel station.

A police spokesperson says the vehicle was used to force entry to the BP Connect on Chapel Road in Northpark just after midnight on June 14.

“Offenders have begun stealing cigarettes from the store before the fog canon has activated and forced them to flee the area.

“Our enquiries are ongoing into the burglary.”

A BP spokesperson told the Times the company is assisting police with their investigation.

“None of our team were at the site at the time.

“At BP, the safety of our customers and team members is our first priority.

“We work closely with the police and have CCTV technology at all our BP Connect sites.

“The site will reopen later this morning [June 14].”

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scene following the ramraid shows police officers looking at a white Toyota hatchback vehicle in front of the fuel station’s store.

There’s a large amount of glass on the ground and part of the entry doors have broken off.

The fuel station was closed to customers when the Times visited the scene at about 10am on June 14.

Yellow tape had been placed across the entrance and timber had been used to board over damage caused to the store.

Work to repair the exten-

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DDL Homes receivership: ‘Deposits safe’

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uyers of homes in a new development in Flat Bush have been told by receivers their deposits are safe and that their contracts with the property development companies DDL Homes Ormiston and DDL Homes Ormiston 2020 are not affected.

Receivers have been appointed to the companies leading the development of the Maison Dórmiston, Ormiston Stage 2, Mission Heights and Ormiston Heights developments located at 370 and 397 Ormiston Rd, Flat Bush.

The receivers are Neale Jackson and Brendon Gibson of Calibre Partners.

The receivers were appointed on June 3 after the developments’ financer became concerned about construction progress.

Decisions about what happens next will be made by the receivers.

“Buyers have been assured that the receivership does not affect their contracts and their deposits are held in a trust account that is also unaffected by the receivership,” Jackson confirmed in a media release.

“The receivers intend to provide buyers with further information as soon as they can and regular updates throughout the receivership.”

The DDL Homes website said it was founded in 2012.

“DDL Homes has completed multiple projects, and many are also in the pipeline – priced affordably to give Kiwi’s the chance to own their very own home in Auckland,” the website said.

“With a highly experienced team and an eagerness for building and materials inno-

vation, DDL Homes has earned the trust of Kiwis in delivering lifelong, quality homes, making the dream of homeownership a reality for many.”

The website said the 370 Ormiston Road development is located “barely an intersection away” from Ormiston Town Centre.

“With some 4-bedroom homes available, this is your last chance to get into 3SEVEN0 Mission Heights! It said homes were available in 3 and 4-bedroom terraces.”

Meanwhile, the website said Ormiston Stage 2 at 397 Ormiston Road had sold out.

“Stage 2 consists of walk-up apartments.

There is a range of 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom options in this release. Stage 2 of this project has fully sold out!” the website said.

In a timeline, it said in early 2020 Covid hit, the company grew to 50+ staff and had 6+ major projects underway.

“Late in 2020 DDL Homes Kitchen Studio was launched. The company introduced an in-house plumbing and drainlayers team,” it said.

“In early 2021 it had finished its Nelson Street and Butterworth Avenue projects.

DDL Homes had more than 80 staff by this point after launching an in-house window company.”

The New Zealand Companies Office lists the sole director and shareholder of DDL Homes Ormiston Limited and DDL Homes Ormiston 2020 Limited – both now in receivership and voluntary administration – as Baljit Kaur Dheil of Flat Bush.

The Times has contacted the companies for comment.

Are you one of the buyers in these developments? If you wish to offer your thoughts email editor@times.co.nz.

Former long-serving Member of Parliament for Pakuranga Maurice Williamson has announced he will stand for a seat on the Auckland Council at the local government elections later this year.

“I intend to stand for one of the two seats representing the Howick ward, an area that includes the entire Pakuranga Electorate that I represented for 30 years,” says Williamson.

“It was never my intention to stand for local government following my time in Parliament but public pressure has made me rethink that position. I am approached on an almost daily basis by ratepayers who are seriously concerned about the performance of the Auckland Council.

“Rates just keep on going up, as does debt, yet we seem to be getting less from the council by way of core services.”

Williamson says the Super City, which was formed by amalgamating seven city and district councils into one in 2010, has never delivered for the ratepayer.

“We were told at the time that the amalgamation would see huge efficiency gains, a rationalisation of operational units, and significant cost savings. We were promised the new regime would see a reduction in costs and total staff employed,” Williamson says.

“But in reality, the very opposite has happened. Rates have risen by over 150 per cent in real terms (that’s after correcting for inflation). Liabilities have more than tripled and debt servicing is now

Maurice Williamson is to stand for a seat on the Auckland Council in the forthcoming local body elections.

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costing over a million dollars a day. And that’s while interest rates have been at alltime lows.

“And far from rationalising the number of staff, Auckland Council has experienced a massive increase in overall staff numbers, with at least one in every four of those employees paid over $100,000 a year.

“There has to be a day of reckoning.

No organisation can just keep spending money that it hasn’t got and racking up debt.

“If the ratepayers of the Howick Ward are prepared to give me their vote, I will be fixated on reducing costs, staff, debt, liabilities and most importantly, rates.”

From left to right, Olena (Lviv volunteer), Taras (Dnipro volunteer), Andriy Boyko, Quinton (Canadian volunteer), and military units with unloaded equipment.

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‘IN LVIV, THE SIGHT IS QUITE DECEIVING’ ➤ From page 1 “When you walk down the street, you hear as much Ukranian as you do Polish,” Boyko says.

“Poland went out of their way to help these people and give them homes and jobs and take them in.”

In Lviv, the sight is quite deceiving, Boyko says.

Outside of the occasional air-raid siren, its business as usual – coffee shops are open, streets busy, but when spoken too, the city’s inhabit-

ants will show pictures of destroyed homes and stories of family members fighting on the front and friends killed.

“It’s quite amazing how resilient Ukranians are,” Boyko says. “They’re looking for help, but not necessarily for pity.

There’s a sense of pride and resolve.”

Boyko says that fighting has increased dramatically on the south eastern fronts “where there is a shortage of equipment for those

volunteering to defend Ukraine”.

“They are short on food, clothes and boots but yet are resisting the whole Russian army.”

Boyko returned to his home in Australia over a week ago. His father, Valeriy Boyko, will be travelling with another shipment to Ukraine soon.

“As long as people continue to support me, I’ll continue to do what I can through my contacts in Ukraine,” Boyko says.

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However, the book we were handed has been added to and embellished with dozens of news items and clippings of random events and happenings in Howick over the years.

The book is signed by a WP Payne whose eclectic interests range from the pub burning down in 1927; Jean Batten, aviatrix, being presented to the King and Queen in 1938; Miss Nixon’s garden and her poems; the opening of

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Public reserves move closer to sale

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uckland Council has moved one step closer to being able to sell several local public reserves but opponents say they aren’t giving up the fight.

Among the properties the council eyed for sale are reserves at 9R Fortyfoot Lane, Sunnyhills; 111R Golfland Drive, Botany, and 76R Aberfeldy Avenue, Pakuranga; a section at 72R Karaka Road, Beachlands; and part of the site of a gas station at 2R Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga.

A statutory process, being managed by Eke Panuku Development Auckland, must be followed before sites classified as reserves under the Reserves Act 1977 can be sold.

The council publicly notified its intent to revoke the reserve status of 20 properties across the city in February last year.

More than 1300 submissions were received, of which 1145 related to the east Auckland properties.

None were in favour of their reserve status being revoked.

Two independent commissioners appointed to consider public submissions heard from people who wished to share their views in person and completed site visits to the five local properties.

On June 9 their report recommending whether or not reserve

Among the community leaders who oppose the potential sale of local reserves, including this one in Aberfeldy Avenue, are, from left, Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon, Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, and Howick Times file photo Wayne Martin ward councillors Sharon Stewart and Paul Young.

status should be revoked was presented at a meeting of the council’s parks, arts, community and events committee.

The meeting’s agenda says approval was sought to submit a request to the Minister of Conservation to uplift the reserve status of the properties at 9R Fortyfoot Lane, 72R Karaka Road, and 2R Ti Rakau Drive.

It says the commissioners recommend the committee not proceed with the reserve revocation of 111R Golfland Drive.

“They [the commissioners] support the proposed reserve revo-

cation for 72R Karaka Road and conditionally support the proposed reserve recommendation of 9R Fortyfoot Lane, 76R Aberfeldy Avenue, [and] 2R Ti Rakau Drive.

“The commissioners’ support is subject to council investigations into a community trust model to manage 9R Fortyfoot Lane.

“Council’s service and asset planning team has considered options for this but does not support any of them.

“The commissioners also recommended the provision of an improved road crossing from Aberfeldy Avenue to Lloyd Elsmore

Park, prior to proceeding with the proposed reserve revocation.

“Staff are working with Auckland Transport to investigate improving pedestrian links and will report to the committee on 76R Aberfeldy Avenue at a later date.”

Howick ward councillor Paul Young said during the committee meeting while he approves of the council’s general approach to asset recycling he couldn’t support revoking the reserve status of 9R Fortyfoot Lane.

He said he was glad to see the commissioners reject reserve status revocation of 111R Golfland Drive and encouraged his fellow councillors to “save Fortyfoot Lane as well”.

The committee voted unanimously to approve submission of a request to the Minister of Conservation to uplift the reserve status of the properties at 72R Karaka Road and 2R Ti Rakau Drive.

A separate vote was held on the property at 9R Fortyfoot Lane.

It received 11 votes in favour and nine votes, including by Young and his fellow Howick ward councillor Sharon Stewart, against.

Following the meeting Stewart told the Times she was “really happy” with the decision on 111R Golfland Drive, but the vote on the reserve in Fortyfoot Lane was “very disappointing”.

She says she’ll put up a notice of

motion to try to get it back to the council’s finance and performance committee to have it revoked.

“It’s a sad day for the Howick ward ... once the land is sold, it’s sold and built on.

“At a time when we’re having so much intensification, we need this green space.”

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown says he’s “incredibly disappointed” with the committee’s vote on 9R Fortyfoot Lane.

“With increasing intensification in east Auckland, it’s critical we protect and retain our green space.

“Auckland Council is [potentially] selling this land arguing the money is needed to backfill its budget.

“Before selling reserves they should be focusing on their own bloated bureaucracy.”

Brown says he’ll write to Conservation Minister Poto Williams expressing the community’s opposition and “requesting she does not revoke the Reserves Act status on this land”.

An Eke Panuku spokesperson previously said if the committee decided to forward a request to the Department of Conservation (DoC) to uplift the reserve status of some or all of the properties, as it has now done, all written submissions and the commissioners’ reports and hearing submissions will be included for consideration.

The final decision lies with the Minister of Conservation.

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ast Auckland students went to town with clippers on their friends’ hair last week to raise money for cancer.

Eight Kiwis are diagnosed each day with a blood cancer and there’s a strong chance they may lose hair through chemotherapy.

On Friday, 14 Pakuranga College students and two teachers committed to removing their lush locks from their scalps in solidarity for those living with blood cancer and to fundraise for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand

(LBCNZ). Student barber Joshua Jackson did the cutting.

The occasion was orgnised by the Student Service Council - three of whom had their heads shaved. Shave for a Cure 2022 is a nationwide initiative that many school students, families and individuals take part in.

Students paid $5 to take part in shaving a head of a person of their choice, $2 to attend the show and $4 to wax off leg hair from willing participants. The students raised $771 during the lunchtime event.

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Phipps raised $963 in donations for her head shaving. Friends Sasha Read and Felicity Dowden raised $590 and $505 respectively. “We wanted to donate to a good cause,” Felicity says. “More people should do it.”

Felicity, Teagan, Sasha and others who shaved their heads were a part of Pakuranga College’s Shave for a Cure fundraising page, which has so far raised $5329.

Teagan told the Times that, while she is nervous about chopping off her hair, she has a beanie in preparation.

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CRIME

Top cop fronts public meeting on crime

By CHRIS HARROWELL

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Two new exhibitions will be up and running at Te Tuhi’s main galleries this month.

From June 12, Elsewhere and nowhere else and The house is full will be open to the public until September 4.

Elsewhere and nowhere else, curated by Vera Mey, features artwork by Kah Bee Chow, Li-Ming Hu and Yuk King Tan, three artists who are inherently connected to Aotearoa but live elsewhere. With practices spread across Sweden, New York City and Hong Kong, the three artists seek to “trouble the notions that separate the local from the international, reminding us how multifarious our connections to the world are,” Te Tuhi says.

The house is full, curated by Dillohana Lekamge, is a group

exhibition showcasing artwork by four artists “who stood on fringes of anti-establishment art movements in New Zealand from the 1970s onwards”.

The exhibition features work by established artists Emily Karaka and John Miller and up-and-comers Parbhu Makan (photographer) and Teuane Tibbo (painter).

Concrete probabilities, a sculptural work by Deanna Downling, will also be sitting in Te Tuhi’s foyer. The sculpture explores the relationship between concrete and sea level rise. Outside of Te Tuhi on the billboards, text-based work Neither Solid nor Liquid, by Hana Pera Aoake and Priscilla Rose Howe, considers the relationship between our bodies and the natural world.

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here’s been an influx of gang members into east Auckland in recent years and dealing with their offending is impacting police resources.

That’s among the information the area’s top cop shared at a public meeting on law and order issues organised by Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown on June 13.

About 100 people turned out to Howick Bowling Club to hear from Brown as well as Counties Manukau East area commander, inspector Scott Gemmell, senior sergeant Anson Lin and Howick police sergeant Brett Meale.

Brown opened the meeting by talking about the recent spike in crime locally, including suspected gang shootings and ram-raid burglaries of retail stores.

“I know by just speaking to a number of you on the way in you’re being impacted even in your own neighbourhoods by anti-social behaviour, crime, the increased presence of gangs in our community and the tensions that we’re seeing,” he said.

“This is not an issue which is simply something that is out there in the media. More and more often it’s unfortunately coming closer to home.”

Gemmell told the audience about his family background and police

Counties Manukau East Police area commander, inspector Scott Gemmel, discussed law and order issues with local residents at a public meeting on Times file photo Wayne Martin June 13.

experience before giving an overview about the main issues relating to crime in the area.

He talked about the young ages of some youths involved in the recent ram-raid burglaries and how police are working with the families involved to stop such offending.

“It’s a tough job and we’re dealing with some very complex family issues.”

An audience member asked whether police have seen an increase in gang members living in the area and what impact that’s had on police resources.

Gemmell said there have always been a number of gangs in the Counties Manukau East area.

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“That was an influx of gangs like the Comancheros, Mongols, Head Hunters and Rebels.

“So yes, we have seen an influx of gang members coming into our area.

“That’s independent of the growth within the Killer Beez and the Tribesmen already.”

Gemmell said the increase in gang members in the area is impacting police resources.

“If they’re involved in any unlawful behaviour, which many of them are, and it involves drug dealing or firearms offences, that’s necessarily taking Brett’s team, [and] all of Anson’s three prevention teams.”

A resident asked if police were aware of all the properties in the area from which illegal drugs are sold.

Meale said police receive a lot of information about “drug addresses” from members of the public.

“It’s not as simple as someone ringing up and saying ‘there’s drug dealing going on at that house’ and we go around there.

“There’s a lot of background work gathering more evidence to corroborate what’s going on.”

On the question of whether some sentences handed down in New Zealand are too lenient, Brown said he’s concerned by the Labour Government’s policy of reducing the prison population by 30 per cent.

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BIG PLANTING EVENT THIS SATURDAY We had a very successful planting bee for the McLeay Reserve in Mellons Bay on Saturday June 4.

Our big planting event is scheduled for this Saturday June 18 for the MacDonald Walkway (Mellons Bay beach).

Everyone is welcome so bring your friends, family, neighbours to plant a tree and assist with digging-in grasses to complement the plantings from the last two years.

The MacDonald and McLeay walkways follow a stream for 1.5km from Mellons Bay up to Cheriton Road and Haseler Crescent and Montressor Place. It is a beautiful and popular walk, the first half on a fairly flat well-formed concrete and timber path.

Saturday 18 June, 9am. Meet at the walkway entrance at the rear of the Mellons Bay beach carpark.

Bring a spade, gloves and strong footwear. Postponement date July 2, 9am.

For more information and updates, visit the “Walksouteast” Facebook page, www.facebook. com/WalksOutEast, or contact David Mallowes 0275 277 667 or MellonsBay@xtra.co.nz.

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CLIMATE DISRUPTION COMING YOUR WAY – FAST Re: We can do it, Rees Sutcliffe (Times, June 8).

Rees Sutcliffe exhorts us to let the rest of the world go mad, believing sustainable carbon-neutral development is claptrap.

Sadly New Zealand is part of the madness. Earth simply cannot sustain the 8 billion humans on it now at the present rate of consumption and we are galloping headlong into climate disruption far worse than the droughts, heat waves, fires, hurricanes and floods we have witnessed already.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which governments and scientific institutions around the world accept as the authority, warns we have 10 years to change our ways. After that, we may be powerless to regain the climate that has nurtured our civilisation.

I don’t suppose anyone likes change, but it’s coming – ready or not. Earth is a complex planetary system not a private school playground – it will respond to forces as it always has, whether we are here or not.

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BREATHE

Highland Park Library, free session, Monday June 20, 10.30am11.30am. Join Highland Park Library Breathe talk with author and health promotion coordinator for East Health Trust, Parvin Kapila. Parvin will talk about the science of mindful breathing with some exercises. Registration required. To book email highlandpark.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or message on their Facebook page @highlandparklib or phone 093770209.

EASTERN DISTRICT COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB.

All visitors welcome, Wednesday 7pm, June 15. 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. Phone Bev 021 11 56 866.

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DIY BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Come, learn and create with Wastewise team how to make your own beauty products – body scrubs. Bring along any reusable jar to put your creation into.

Botany Library, Tuesday June 28, 11am. Email botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

THURSDAYS @ SEVEN CONCERTS

Concert organisers Katharine and Peter Watts are thrilled to announce the Winter Series begins with a very special celebration. The String Orchestra launched in 2020 returns with two glorious string works by Swedish composer Dag Wirén and English composer Peter Warlock and accompanies Lisa Chou in a performance of Beethoven’s 4th Piano Concerto. Thursday June 16, 7pm8pm, at All Saints Church, Howick.

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It’s been a strange 12 months atop the prior 12 months to that.

We’re away again (Covid permitting).

Grey Power is holding its AGM/ public meeting at 9.45am on Friday June 17 at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 11 Vincent Street, Howick.

The meeting starts with our AGM at a new time of 9.45am.

At 10.15am our first speaker will be Naisi Chen, the Labour list MP based in Botany who will be presenting some of what the Government has been doing/ is planning. She is very interested in the public’s feedback and thoughts.

At 10.40am there will be a refreshment break. Our second speaker commences at 11am. She is Ayesha Verrall, the Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health.

She will address housing, superannuation, health, elective surgery, the new two-tiered system of health care, the Covid vaccine, aged care and also the general direction that the Government is steering New Zealand.

There is a Q&A after each speaker. All welcome.

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PYJAMAS FOR KIDS NEEDED TOO

I read your interesting lead article on the Blanket Bonanza [Times, June 8, Blankets 4 Kids 4 Winter appeal].

Do you also plan to run an article on the fact that Middlemore Hospital (Foundation?) is asking for warm new pyjamas to send home with needy child patients? I know Crawford Medical Centre in Howick is a collection centre and no doubt there are others.

Some people might not have been able to afford to donate a blanket but would like to donate pyjamas.

Christine Leach Pakuranga

ARE LOCAL BEACHES PRODUCING MICROPLASTICS? Retaining walls on the beach at Eastern and Bucklands Beaches are eroding, exposing the very cause of microplastics.

There are plastic mesh bags [filled with concrete], breaking down, some sort of polyester blankets, with long fibres detaching.

The UV rays and wave action are clearly causing disintegration for particles to be washed out to sea.

It’s been common knowledge for years now, how these plastics affect marine life.

More evidence was recently found at Antarctica.

I noticed an area, 37m long, at the north end of Eastern Beach, and 20m long at the north end of Bucklands Beach where these pollutants have been utilised.

How much more is under the banks waiting to be released?

I sent notification, with photos, to Auckland Council on June 10.

Will they think this is important?

I wonder how long it will take for action.

Doug Plimer Bucklands Beach

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In the issue of The Times (June 1) I commented on the proposal for a raised crossing on Pakuranga Road.

Further to that, I am well aware that Auckland Transport (AT) would like all of us to ditch our

cars and travel everywhere on public transport.

Unfortunately, this organisation does not have the skills (and probably government funding) required to offer the public a reliable and consistent alternative to our own vehicles, as our experience on the weekend demonstrated.

We turned up for the advertised sailing of the Half Moon Bay to city ferry, along with others who had obviously viewed the same website as ourselves, only to find that the ferry was not scheduled to depart for another 45 minutes.

Upon ringing the AT helpline, we were all told that we shouldn’t have looked at that website because it is not updated and we should have used the journey-planner instead.

I got no response when I asked why the website that we all had used was even up there at all.

And they expect us to rely on the ‘service’ they are offering?

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WHERE ARE THE FAIRIES AND ELVES? I spotted these on Stockade Hill near the ‘Christmas’ tree today, Saturday, 4 June.

The elves and fairies were hiding!

I included the match box for size comparison.

Vicky Williamson Bucklands Beach

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SELWYN SENIORS FLAT BUSH

Join as us for morning tea and companionship. Selwyn Seniors provides activities and gentle exercise for those over 65 years. St Paul’s in the Park Hall, 141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush. Fridays 9.30am to 12pm. Donation $4. Contact Andrea on 534 2393 or pop along to meet us.

ANNUAL TREE PLANTING

Friends of Mangemangeroa annual tree planting morning is on June 18. This is an all-weather event. After the planting everyone is welcome to light refreshments and a sausage sizzle. Arrival time is 8.30am for 9am start, at the barn 108 Somerville Road. Volunteers should bring a garden spade, sturdy footwear, gloves, weather protection and drinking water.

Contact Laurie Slee 5346404.

PLANT TREES ON AN ISLAND

The planting programme on Motuihe Island is back on track after several years of disruption.

Please come and help us plant the canopy trees that will complete this incredibly successful project.

We have Sunday volunteer trips on June 26, July 10 and 24 and August 7 and 21. No experience or

equipment needed. Email Fiona on info@motuihe.org.nz for full details.

HOSPICE CHARITY BRIDGE TOURNAMENT

Howick Bridge Club is having a charity tournament for Totara Hospice on Thursday June 23 starting at 10am at their premises. There will be silent auctions and a trading table. All proceeds go to the Hospice. For more information, go to our website, Howickbridgeclub@org.nz.

FREE HAVE A GO SESSIONS

Zumba, Yoga, Bellydancing & Pilates at Uxbridge Saturday June 18-23. If you would like to try any of the above options before joining a course, then please contact Uxbridge on 535 6467 for details on session times as there are many.

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Please follow the details on the school’s website: www.bbi.school.nz then headings of : Our Students, Enrolments and Uniform.

The online enrolment form will ‘go live’ from Tuesday 5 July, for both in zone and out of zone students.

The closing date for both in zone and out of zone enrolments will be 3.00pm Wednesday 7 September 2022.

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Parents of prospective students wishing to enrol for 2023 please note the following: 1. Farm Cove Intermediate School will have an enrolment scheme in place for 2023 for Year 7 students only. There will be no out of zone Year 8 places available.

2. The 2023 Prospectus will be distributed to Year 6 pupils at Sunnyhills Primary, Wakaaranga Primary, Elm Park School, Macleans Primary, St Mark’s School, Howick Primary, Pigeon Mountain Primary, Owairoa Primary and Mellons Bay Primary during the week 25-29 July 2022.

3. Enrolments must be completed online. Please visit our website for the in zone and out of zone links.

4. Out of zone applications will close at 4.00 pm, Wednesday, 7 September 2022.

If necessary, a ballot will be held on Wednesday, 14 September 2022.

5. Completed online in zone applications should also be received by Wednesday, 7 September 2022.

6. Written notification to successful applicants will be emailed by Friday, 16 September 2022.

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ENROLMENT 2023 INFORMATION EVENINGS Tuesday 21 June 2022 at 7:00pm or Wednesday 22 June 2022 at 7:00pm in the Pakuranga College Library

Prospective parents are warmly invited to attend either of these meetings to meet the Acting Principal and Senior Staff, and to find out more about the values and philosophies of the college, including NCEA and e-Learning. The meetings will last approximately an hour.

The College has a BYOD policy and will be asking all Year 9 students to have a digital device (iPad, tablet, Chromebook, etc.) for personal use in class and for homework.

2023 ENROLMENTS BOTANY DOWNS DOWNS SECONDARY COLLEGE BOTANY COLLEGE In Inzone zone enrolment enrolment forms forms are due by Friday 99 September September 2022 2022 Out Out of of zone zone applications must be received received by by 4pm 4pm Wednesday Wednesday 7 September September 2022 2022

We will also hold an Open Morning on Saturday 6 August 2022 9:00am to 12noon

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Enrolments are now online, please visit www. pakuranga.school.nz/enrolments or please contact our Reception on 09 534 7159 or via email: info@pakuranga.school.nz for more information.

Enrolment information will be distributed to Year 8 students at contributing schools from Thursday 23 June 2022.

Billy Merchant, Acting Principal

Ballot Ballot date date is is Wednesday 14 September September 2022 2022 Download Download enrolment enrolment forms forms from our website website www.bdsc.school.nz www.bdsc.school.nz or orcollect collect from from Reception, Reception, weekdays from 8am to to 4pm 4pm (term (term time timeonly) only)

We We invite invite all all in-zone in-zone families to attend attend the the Open Open Day Day with with tours tours held at 9am, 10am and and 11am.

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More mental health support for children

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udget 2022 will continue to deliver on Labour’s commitment to better mental wellbeing services and support, with 195,000 primary and intermediate aged children set to benefit from the continuation and expansion of Mana Ake services, Health Minister Andrew Little said.

“In Budget 2022 Labour will deliver on its manifesto commitment to expand Mana Ake, with $90-million set aside to start services in Northland, Counties Manukau, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and West Coast regions, as well as continue existing services in Canterbury and Kaikōura,” Little said.

“Mana Ake is a school-based programme that gives children

the skills and support to deal with issues that include grief, loss, parental separation, and bullying. It also provides advice, guidance and workshops for parents, whānau and teachers.

“We know that early intervention is one of the best ways we encourage better mental wellbeing for young New Zealanders and through their lives. Mana Ake empowers children with resilience and support, when and where they need it, to confidently cope with whatever life throws at them.

“Supporting resilience in our kids today is part of growing the confident adults of tomorrow.

“Expanding Mana Ake is one way we will help strengthen New Zealand’s economic secu-

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rity for generations to come,” Andrew Little said.

“Following the Christchurch and Kaikōura earthquakes, the feedback from parents and the education sector was that this programme made a real difference in the lives of many young people,” Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti said.

“One of the real strengths of Mana Ake is it’s codesigned by the local com-

munity it’s tailored to. That means important considerations such as cultural competencies are observed, and children get support in a way that is meaningful to them.”

Youth mental health is part of the Cooperation Agreement between Labour and the Greens.

“Everybody should have access to mental health support when they need it. The expansion of Mana Ake is an important and necessary

step to ensuring fewer young people not only no longer fall through the gaps, but develop understanding of their own and other’s mental health,” Green Party mental health spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick said.

“Local co-design for each of the new Mana Ake areas is well underway, and we expect to see the first areas commence service delivery later this year,” Andrew Little said.

MACLEANS COLLEGE

A school offering both NCEA and Cambridge International Examinations

Enrolment Procedures for 2023 – Years 9 to 13 Parents interested in enrolling their son or daughter for the 2023 school year please note the following: Applications are open for the 2023 academic year from Monday 20 June 2022. All enrolments will be completed online.

In Zone Applications Enrolment applications for Years 9 – 13, including those from senior students wishing to study either the NCEA or the Cambridge International Examinations, should be completed on the school website by Wednesday 7 September 2022. The application form should be completed in full. All in-zone students must remain living in the school zone for a minimum of one year from the student’s first day at the school.

Out of Zone Applications The selection of out of zone applicants for Years 9 – 13, including those senior students wishing to study either the NCEA or the Cambridge International Examinations, will be carried out by a ballot. Applications for the ballot must be completed on the school website before 3.30pm Wednesday 7 September 2022.

The ballot will occur on Wednesday 14 September 2022.

Applicants will be notified by email of the result of the ballot.

Note: Out of zone applications will be accepted for Years 9 to 13 in Category 2-5 and Years 11-13 in Category 6 Due to the large roll at the school NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED in Category 6 for Years 9 and 10 All students, in zone and out of zone, must remain living with their parent/s for the duration of their time at Macleans College.

Enrolment Scheme

1. Home Zone The geographic area described below, shall operate as the school’s home zone under Section 11G of the Education Act 1989. All students living in the home zone are entitled to pre-enrol at the school at any time.

Starting at Howick Beach, cross Beach Road (107,102 and below included) travelling west and north of Uxbridge Road (excluded) to the intersection with Picton Street (67, 60 and below included). From Picton Street continue along Ridge Road (47, 60 and below included) to Bleakhouse Road to the intersection with Gills Road (excluded). Travel west and north of Gills Road (excluded), crossing Bucklands Beach Road (340, 341 and below included) to the intersection with Pigeon Mountain Road (61, 56 and below included) and Himalaya Drive (excluded). Continue on Pigeon Mountain Road, along Ara Tai to the Coastline. Compass Point Way included. Follow the coastline back to the starting point.

All residential addresses on included sides of boundary roads and all no exit roads off included sides of boundary roads are included in the zone unless otherwise stated.

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A full list of streets is available on the school website – www.macleans.school.nz 2. Out of Zone Enrolments Applications will be processed in the following order of priority: First Priority

Will be given to students who have

been accepted for enrolment in special programme(s) run by the school and approved by the Secretary for Education.

This priority category is not applicable at this school as the school does not run a special programme(s) approved by the Secretary.

Second Priority Will be given to applicants who are siblings of current students.

Third Priority Will be given to applicants who are siblings of former students.

Fourth Priority Will be given to applicants who are children of former Macleans College students.

Fifth Priority Will be given to applicants who are children of Board of Trustee employees.

Sixth Priority Will be given to all other applicants.

If there are more applicants in the second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth priority groups than there are places available, selection within the priority group will be by ballot.

Come and experience what Education with a Heart is all about!

Confirm your enrolment NOW! 2022 New Family Inductions 28th July 29th September 8th December

2022 School Tours 7th July 4th August 1st September

20th October 3rd November 1st December

Off to a Good Start Pre-school Programme Wednesdays at 1.45pm

The Board of Trustees invites prospective parents and students to attend

IN ZONE and OUT OF ZONE Applicants are welcome PARENT ONLY INFORMATION EVENING

(for parents new to Macleans College in 2023) Date Wednesday 27 July 2022 Venue Mansfield House Time 7.00-8.30pm

PARENT AND STUDENT OPEN DAY Date Venue Time

Saturday 13 August 2022 (all parents/students welcome) Main Office First tour will start at 9.00am Last Tour will start at 12noon Duration of Tour – approximately 30 mins

Contact our friendly office for further information.

A FIRST CLASS EDUCATION

Macleans College offers: • NCEA • Cambridge International Examinations • An extensive extra-curricular programme, including a full range of sporting, cultural and service activities • A strong pastoral care programme in a Whanau house environment • A modern, well equipped campus

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Bucklands Beach Primary School ACCEPTING IN ZONE ENROLMENTS FOR 2023 To access information on enrolment zones and to complete the online enrolment form visit our website www.bbps.school.nz

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OUR VISION A community of agile and collaborative learners Proud of who we are Empowered to make a difference OUR VALUES Respectful | Manaakitanga Responsible | Tiaki Relationships | Whanaungatanga Resilience | Manawaroa

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Pakuranga Intermediate School ”

ORROW “I AM TOM Inspiring personal excellence and growth through:

We welcome interest in 2023 enrolments now!

• Our parent info evening is 6 July at 6pm in the school library. Parking onsite.

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• Open days for contributing schools are organised through the school.

• 2023 out of zone enrolments are welcome to book an appointment, through the school office from August 1, for a school visit.

43-49 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga 09 576 1860 office@pakurangaint.school.nz www.pakurangaint.school.nz

Plan to lift student achievements T he Government has a plan to improve how and what our kids are learning at school, Education and Associate Education Ministers Chris Hipkins, Jan Tinetti and Kelvin Davis announced.

“We’ve listened to teachers, parents, expert academics and others to develop strategies to improve learning across maths, literacy, communication, te reo matatini and pāngarau over the next five years,” Associate

Education Minister Jan Tinetti said.

“The reality is our maths and literacy outcomes need to change. We must do better for our kids and ensure they are getting the education they deserve.

“We will do this by ensuring teachers are supported and have what they need to be good teachers. We’ll improve assessment so that learners are assessed as individuals and supports are tailored to the individual

2023 Year 9 Enrolment Information Evening

Tuesday 2 August 2022 INSPIRING A COMMUNITY OF PASSIONATE LEARNERS WHAKAMANAWAHIA TETEHI HAPORI O NGA AKONGA HIRIRI

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PRESENTATION 1: 4pm TOUR 1: 4.45-5.45pm

PRESENTATION 2: 5pm TOUR 2: 5.45-6.45pm

Howick College is pleased to invite parents, caregivers and students interested in enrolling for Year 9 in 2023 to our Enrolment Information Evening.

This will be an enjoyable and informative evening to experience first-hand our commitment to academic excellence through innovative learning and teaching practices.

Families and students will have the opportunity to visit our college to attend one of two sessions, beginning in the Bill Dimery Performance Arts Centre.

Enrolments will be completed online and are available on our website. Our prospectus will be distributed through our local feeder schools over the coming weeks.

The student-led tours will enable prospective students and their families to tour through the school, meet members of our teaching staff, interact with students of various year levels, ask questions and see the school in operation around the campus.

To register for one of two sessions (beginning at either 4pm or 5pm) please go to the Enrolment Section of our website www.howickcollege.school.nz/ enrolment/

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We look forward to meeting you.

Phone 09 534 4492

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Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT HOUSEKEEPING (Cleaning)

OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL

In collaboration with the community, provide a stimulating environment so that every learner develops to their optimum intellectual, emotional, physical and cultural capability.

2023 ENROLMENTS

CLEANER REQUIRED

Looking for a change of pace?

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Edgewater College provides a caring and START DATES FOR START DATES FOR 2022 2022 supporti onmai academic What ve youenvironment need to know focused / Kia mōhio koe What you need to know Kia mōhio mai koe excellence, innovati on/ and a genuinely Thursday 27 January – Course confirmation day for senior students personalised approach.

Thursday Course confirmation day for senior students Friday 2827 toJanuary Monday–31 January – Auckland Anniversary weekend

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Thursday 3 February – School starts for all students School office will reopen on Wednesday 26 January from 9.00 am.

INFORMATION EVENING & EXPO

School office willShop reopen Wednesday 26 For January 9.00 am.

Uniform Retail will on reopen in January. a list from of these dates and times please go to Uniform Retail Shop will reopen in January. For a list of these dates 6:00pm to go 7:30pm | Thursday 11 August 2022 https://www.edgewater.school.nz/enrolment/uniform or to order and times please to online go to https://ecshop.uniformgroup.co.nz/ https://www.edgewater.school.nz/enrolment/uniform or to order Wegowarmly invite vefrom students andStationery their online to https://ecshop.uniformgroup.co.nz/ Student Stationery packsprospec� are available Warehouse online or theto East Tamaki store from campus.

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6.00pm:

All enquiries welcome

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Please be aware during Covid levels youreka can always contact us through the enquiries email address.

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This future-focused learning programme started in 2018 and was recently awarded $80,000 in Ministry funding. It offers the opportunity to be What you need to know / Kia mōhio mai koe part of an innova�on programme to develop future entrepreneurs, ve and cri�cal thinkers Thursday 27 Januarycrea� – Course confirmation day for and senior students change informa� on is available on our Friday 28 to leaders.

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START DATES FOR 2022

Tuesday 1 February – Staff Only Day Wednesday 2 February – School starts for Year 9 and 13 students Thursday 3 February – School starts for all students

YEAR 9 ENROLMENT 2023

School office will reopen on Wednesday 26 January from 9.00 am.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED.

Thurs 11 August - Open Day 11.15am-12.45pm Wed 7 September - Out of zone applications close Wed 14 September - Out of zone ballot drawn Wed 9 November - Orientation Day Wed 9 November - New Parent Info Evening 7pm

Uniform Retail Shop will at reopen in January. For a list of these dates Please enrol online h�ps://www.edgewater.school. and nz/students/enrolment times please go to or contact the College office https://www.edgewater.school.nz/enrolment/uniform orwill to order for an enrolment pack. Enrolment Interview days take in Term 3 and applicants will be contacted online goplace to https://ecshop.uniformgroup.co.nz/

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Student Stationery packs are available from Warehouse Stationery Induc�on Day will take place in Term 4. online or the East Tamaki store from 10 January.

Please note: Limited places are available at Year 7 level only.

OUT OF ZONE APPLICATIONS ENROL NOW FOR 2022

Email: admin@howickint.school.nz Phone: 09 534 3922 Website: www.howickint.school.nz

A dynamic and exciting school that serves its A dynamic and exciti ng school that serves its community exceptionally well.

Applica�on closing date: Wednesday Please enrol online at 7 September www.edgewater.school.nz/students/enrolment Ballot date: Wednesday 14 September

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All enquiries welcome

We thrive on PRAISE

P: 576 9039 | E: enquiries@edgewater.school.nz

Please be aware during Covid Alert levels you can always contact us through the enquiries email address.

Perseverance, Respect, Attitude, Integrity, Service, Excellence

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We are Stand Tu Maia a charity that provides a nationwide intensive wraparound service which includes our Auckland village in Half Moon Bay for children and their families.

To be successful in this role you will be: • A creative and practical cook that provides nourishing meals to our tamariki and adult groups • A qualified cook/chef • Experienced in managing Food Safety Requirements/ audits and high standards of hygiene • Able to work within a budget.

• Able to manage the day to day operation of the kitchen and servery areas, including ordering of food and supplies.

• A flexible team member.

• Enjoy making a difference to children, families and the wider team.

This position is 30 hours/week. Hours are 10.30am-6pm.

We welcome informal visits and calls: Helena 021 1319383 auckland@standforchildren.org.nz Applications close: Sunday 03 July 2022.

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But we can build our youth for thesenior future.”

6.30pm: Principal address, leaders and students speak.

EDGE INNOVATION PROGRAMME 2023

Thursday 11 August 2022 11.15am to 12.45pm ENROLMENT INFORMATION

Would you enjoy restoring children’s health through nutritious food and joyful meal times?

If so, we would like to talk to you.

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Light refreshments will be served

OPEN DAY

COOK/ CHEF

P: 576 9039 | E: enquiries@edgewater.school.nz

7.00 to 7.30pm: Further �me to meet and greet & have your ques�ons answered.

A school of excellence where every person is enabled to succeed in a safe, happy and stimulating environment

Looking for a change of pace?

Email: chris@jaycoauckland.co.nz Phone: 09 271 3434

Please be aware during Covid Alert levels you can always contact us through the enquiries email address.

HOWICK

CARAVAN CLEANER REQUIRED Jayco Auckland is New Zealand’s largest retailer of New and Used Jayco Caravans and RV’s and with our business continuing to expand we are looking for a reliable and professional cleaner to join our team in prepping caravans for delivery. This is a permanent position for the right person and an excellent opportunity to join a great company.

If you are interested, please apply now with a copy of your current CV. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency. Full drivers licence required.

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COMPANION DRIVERS REQUIRED Driving Miss Daisy is a business with a big heart that serves the local community. We are looking for drivers to join our Botany, Howick and Pakuranga teams who are kind, patient and friendly and enjoy being with, and helping others.

These positions require you to be organized and motivated. In return you will gain great job satisfaction, variety and a good lifestyle.

Days and hours can be flexible, some weekend work on a rostered basis is available.

You will need to have a P endorsement on your drivers’ licence and a current First Aid Certificate. These can be gained once your application has been successful.

For more information, or to apply: Please contact Jan: botany@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

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Jayco Auckland is New Zealand’s largest retailer of New and Used Jayco Caravans and RV’s and with our business continuing to expand we are looking for a reliable and professional cleaner to join our team to keep our building spik-and-span.

This is a permanent position, for the right person and an excellent opportunity to join a great company. Hours of work are Monday Wednesday, Friday 9 to 4.

If you are interested, please apply now with a copy of your current CV. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency. Full drivers licence required.

Please email your CV to: brian@ambridgerose.co.nz

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Somerville Intermediate School will have an enrolment scheme in place for 2023. Our prospectus and current school zone map are available on our website: www.somervilleintermediate.school.nz All enrolment applications are to be completed online. Our online enrolment form for both in zone and out of zone applications, will “go live” on our website from the start of Term 3, Monday 25 July 2022.

Completed in zone enrolment applications are due by Monday 15 August 2022.

Out of zone enrolment applications will close at 4.00pm on Wednesday 7 September 2022.

The ballot for out of zone students will be held on Wednesday 14 September 2022.

All out of zone applicants will be notified of the ballot results in writing, via their primary caregiver email, by Friday 16 September 2022.

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needs, rather than a one size fits all check box mentality.

“We’ll ensure opportunities for young people and particularly for those who have been underserved in the past. We must tackle inequity in our system – because every child can be good at maths and English if they believe in themselves, and their parents and teachers believe in them too,” Jan Tinetti said.

“The Literacy, Communication and Maths Strategy and Hei Raukura Mō Te Mokopuna will help ensure we reach our goals of making Aotearoa the best place in the world to be a child,” Education Minister Chris Hipkins said.

“There are barriers to learning that some kids face and some communities face disproportionately to others. This Government’s plan will address the drivers of the decline we have seen in the past and give kids the best start in life.

“We want parents and caregivers to feel confident supporting their children’s learning progress, including through reading for pleasure and using maths in everyday life.

“And for teachers, confidence comes with knowledge, so there will be a stronger focus on these subjects in Initial Teacher Education. There will also be professional supports considered for teachers to help make maths and literacy easier and more enjoyable for more children and young people.”

“I’m proud of this Government for getting stuck in and tackling the issues that matter – the success of future generations of young people,” Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis said.

“We know the statistics for Maori in particular aren’t right, that there are rangatahi being left behind, and we need to do something about it. This Government acknowledges that and is stepping up, putting our mokopuna at the centre and supporting them to experience success.”

Our Lady Star of the Sea School is looking for a part time office person with a view to developing the role over time.

Hours of work to begin with are 22.5 hours spread across 5 days a week term time only. Start and finish times negotiable, other than Wednesdays which will be 8.30am to 3.30pm.

We are looking for a person with initiative who is able to build strong, warm relationships, with a willingness to learn and evolve with the job over time.

The pay will be in line with the NZEI support staff collective agreement.

Please email a letter outlining your qualifications and experience for this position, along with 2 referees, to: syandell@starofthesea.school.nz.

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OFFICE PERSON | Part Time

“The best you can be”

Located at our Dementia Rest Home in Pakuranga. Part time shifts (4 hours per day mornings – choose your days from Mon to Sun; plus extra casual hours available.

NIGHT STAFF REQUIRED Stand TŪ Māia works to support tamariki who live with whānau or are in care, and are vulnerable to cumulative harm and have complex needs.

Are you a night owl with a kind and caring attitude towards children?

Looking to work overnight – 1 night per week – 9 hours on a permanent Sunday pm / Monday am roster at our Half Moon Bay site in Auckland, with other shifts as requested occasionally.

This is an awake position which includes regular checking on children throughout the night.

When applying you will need to provide a covering letter along with your CV. Police and Oranga Tamariki vetting is required.

Applications close 3 July 2022 or for an informal chat, contact Elaheh Shirzad-Khan (Therapeutic Care & Education Team Leader) on 09 534 4017 or email auckland@standforchildren.org.nz MP283099-V2

PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS OFFICER We are on the lookout for an experienced, organised and enthusiastic staff member for the position of Payroll & Accounts Officer to join our team.

This position requires experience in: • Payroll – EdPay • Xero Accounting • Student Management System • Microsoft Office • Familiarity with financial management for NZ Secondary Schools an advantage The successful applicant will have: • Understanding of relevant tax legislation (GST) • The ability to work both independently and as a team • Attention to detail • Strong communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written • Ability to prioritise and meet critical deadlines • Flexibility to assist in other areas of the Administration Team Remuneration will be in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement.

This is a 30 hrs/wk term time only position and will commence on 27 June 2022. Additional hours may be required during school holidays.

Please submit CV and Cover Letter to: lzimer@ormiston.school.nz

SCHOOL NURSE

Ormiston Senior College, situated in Flat Bush, SouthEast Auckland, has students from Years 11-13. It is a fast growing school with just under 1000 students.

Position: Part time 25 hours per week, term time only.

We seek a registered nurse with experience in Youth Health, and Sexual Health who: • can deliver nursing care for students, staff and visitors • is trained in First Aid and has ability to be first responder to campus medical emergencies • holds a current New Zealand practising certificate • can provide health education and health promotion to students and families • is culturally aware and able to work cross-culturally • is a team player and can work closely with counselling staff • can develop professional relationships with key primary healthcare providers, community and social agencies • is committed to ongoing professional development • will commit to be involved with the Auckland Schools Nursing Group as a means of support • is computer literate and is able to keep accurate and confidential records • holds a current full driver’s licence Please apply in writing including your CV and a covering letter to Head of Health: rarbuckle@ ormiston.school.nz Applications close 12 noon on Thursday 7 July.

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MORNING SERVERY PERSON Stand TŪ Māia works to support tamariki who live with whānau or are in care, and are vulnerable to cumulative harm and have complex needs.

We are a 24/7 residential care facility in Half Moon Bay, Auckland looking for a Morning Servery Person 32 hours per week. Hours of work Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 1pm and Friday 6.30am to 3pm.

The candidate needs to have a “can do” attitude – this position requires an active person as the role involves setting up the dining area for children/family meals, preparing breakfasts and morning tea, doing the dishes and clean-up of the kitchen and dining room afterwards.

Assisting the cook with lunch and dinner prep.

Key Attributes: • Good time keeping and reliability, • Common sense, • Friendly & a sense of humour, • Ability to work unattended, • Loyal and trustworthy, Police and Oranga Tamariki Vetting required.

Email cover letter and CV to: auckland@standforchildren.org.nz Applications close: July 3 2022 or for an informal chat, contact Helena Dean on 09-534-4017.

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BOXING

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Three boxers from Revill’s Boxing Gym in Pakuranga have come away with three golds from the prestigious Golden Gloves in Taupo over the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Haransh Singh [63.5kg Youth Male, currently ranked #2 in New Zealand for his age and weight] is an up-and-coming amateur boxer and is proving to be a force to reckon with since starting to box in 2020.

Singh won both his bouts, defeating the New Zealand Champ in the final to claim his first Golden Gloves title.

Wendell Stanley, currently the 71kg New Zealand Champion and on the short list for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in July, won both his bouts knocking out his opponent in the first bout and winning the second bout with a point shut-out decision, claiming his sixth North

Golden Gloves winners, from left, Wendell Stanley, Haransh Singh and Kheva Potatau all fight out of Revill’s Boxing Gym in Pakuranga.

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Island Golden Gloves title.

Kheva Potatau [63.5kg Elite Male, currently ranked #2 in New Zealand for his age and weight], who narrowly missed out on a National title in April, had the fight of the day with an outstanding bout that secured his third North Island Golden Gloves title.

The Revills team was led by head coach Lance Revill, accompanied by assistant coach Jonathan Nevin.

“The team were not alone for this tournament with

a large support crew from the gym coming to cheer the team on,” said Nevin.

“With parents, gym members and supporters it was great to see so many come to cheer on the Revill’s Boxing Gym.” Revill couldn’t be more proud of the talent on display from his boxers. “They were outstanding…couldn’t have asked for anything more, these lads train hard and the results are showing in buckets loads,” said Revill.

Pakuranga Premiers notch up win The Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s (PURC) Premiers held fast for a win over Waitemata taking the match 26-24 at Bell Park on Saturday.

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dominated beating Waitemata 41-17. The U21 Cannons also shone with a 29-5 win over Puketapapa Roskill. The U21 Guns went down 16-31 to Ponsonby while

the U85kg Black Panthers beat Grammar Tec 21-13.

The Women’s 10S Belles had a punishing match-up losing 0-51 to Puketapapa Roskill.The Presidents won over Grammar Tec.

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The team consists of 16 girls and 7 boys, headlined by Aquablack Laura Littlejohn (St Pauls) returning to the pool after she will have recently competed at the 2022 FINA World Swimming Championships, said Swimming NZ’s National Development Leader and Team Leader, Alastair Johnson.

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Elite ready for assault on France

By ANDY MCGECHAN

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-Day is fast approaching for New Zealand’s expeditionary forces and their much-anticipated landing on the shores of France.

Preparations for New Zealand’s first assault on the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in 16 years is progressing at great pace and confidence is high that the Kiwi riders will acquit themselves with distinction at the 2022 edition in southern France in just over two-and-ahalf months’ time.

Not since 2006 has New Zealand entered a team at the ISDE, but this year it has an extremely strong contingent and must fancy its chances of strong results at this high-profile off-road motorcycling event - to be staged near the town of Le Puy en Velay, in southern France, from August 29 and September 3.

The ISDE will again attract the dirt bike racing elite from all corners of the planet, with the Kiwi contingent thrilled to be a part of that and Team New Zealand

Howick’s Liam Draper, a former Botany Downs Secondary College student, currently racing the Grand National Cross-country Championships in the United States, will travel to France to join Team New Zealand.

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manager Justin Stevenson, from Porirua, said he was having weekly meetings with the team members to sort out logistics, travel and accommodation to make this

happen.

Stevenson is being assisted in his task by MNZ board member and experienced former motocross team manager Mike McLeod,

also from the Wellington region.

“Queen’s Birthday Monday’s event near Porirua (round two of the New Zealand Enduro Championships) represented terrain very similar to what we might expect in France,” said Stevenson.

A strong contingent of supporters will also be travelling to assist the team during the event in France.

The senior New Zealand Trophy Team comprises Helensville’s Tom Buxton, Howick’s Liam Draper, Cambridge’s Dylan Yearbury and Whanganui’s Seth Reardon.

Reardon was elevated from the reserves after Christchurch’s Hamish Macdonald, currently based in Europe and racing the enduro world championships, was recently side-lined with injury.

The New Zealand Junior Team will be Oparau’s James Scott, Wairoa’s Tommy Watts and Taupo’s Wil Yeoman.

Rangiora’s Ben Dando, Oratia’s Callan May, Waitoki’s Ben Cottrill and Helensville’s Josh Jack will also tackle the ISDE in France and will be on standby as reserve riders if a current Trophy or Junior team member becomes injured.

Dan Watson, a Kiwi who now calls Zambia his home, will travel as a support rider, with Levin’s Dan Walker yet to confirm, but also likely to join as a support rider.

Yearbury, Reardon, Watts and Scott have been champions on the New Zealand scene in recent years, Yearbury winning the national enduro crown last year and Reardon in 2019. Watts was the 2021 national cross-country champion and Scott wrapped up the 2022 cross-country title just last month.

“What our riders are facing here at home is all very good training for the ISDE. We are doing a lot of extra training too,” said Stevenson.

“We recently completed a day of training with (Kiwi enduro legend) Sean Clarke in Taupo and this week we have two days of training with (New Zealand’s multi-time United States cross-country champion) Paul Whibley at his Taikorea facility, just outside Palmerston North.

“Hopefully we will be able to build this long term too, to get back into the swing of New Zealand sending a contingent to the ISDE every year from here forward.”

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