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hree men are facing criminal charges after a shooting in east Auckland that left one person injured.

Police and St John Ambulance paramedics responded to an incident at a house in Whimbrel Road, Flat Bush, just after 1pm last Tuesday – August 10 – after receiving reports of a firearm being discharged.

A person with a gunshot wound was located at the scene and taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Police say a vehicle was seen leaving the address shortly before officers arrived.

Enquiries were ongoing to establish exactly what happened and to locate those responsible.

Police talked to a number of people in the area and residents were advised to expect to see a large police presence in the community for the rest of the day.

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same day police became aware of a stationary vehicle in Hillsborough, central Auckland, that may have been involved in the Flat Bush shooting.

A firearm and ammunition were recovered and three people were taken into custody.

On August 11 a police spokesperson told the Times charges had been laid against three men following an investigation into the shooting.

The men, aged between 22 and 27, were scheduled to appear in the Manukau District Court on August 11 facing charges relating to the unlawful possession of firearms.

“Police enquiries are ongoing into this incident and we are unable to rule out further charges being laid,” the spokesperson says.

“None of the men reside in Flat Bush. Police do not believe this was a gang-related incident.

“As the matter is now before the courts, police are limited in providing further details.”

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owick Intermediate is showcasing a family-friendly and fun-filled production of Aladdin this week.

Ruth Hickton, specialist teacher for performing arts, told the Times that there are two separate casts for different nights to give as many opportunities to students as possible.

There are around 200 students involved in the production.

Rylee Barrett is starring as Genie A, one of the 12 key characters: an out-there, in-your-face and flamboyant individual. “I like that I can hold my ground,” she says, when speaking of what she enjoys about the character.

“I’m in disbelief that we are this close to opening night.”

Annalee Killip plays Jasmine.

“She’s got an attitude,” she says.

“She’s very curious about the world.”

Amelie Leader is embracing the role of Aladdin.

“Aladdin works smart, not hard,” she says. “He’s very cunning.”

There is a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

“I’m both,” Annalee says. “But we’re prepared!”

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Howick Intermediate’s cast of their upcoming production, Aladdin. Rear LTR: Fynn Stewart, Isla Donaldson, Autumn McCaughan, Annalee Killop, Jake Newbould, Blake Elliot & Olivia Sang. Front LTR: Amelie Leader & Rylee Barrett.

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TOURISM

Howick Historical Village looks to future

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ne of east Auckland’s most well known tourist attractions has created a strategic plan in an effort to ensure its survival.

The Howick Historical Village went into “semihibernation” for about five months, reducing operations and closing to the public when the country was plunged into lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

It underwent a restructure that reduced its workforce and lost a large portion of its income.

“It was brutal and really hard for everyone including the staff who were made redundant and the ones still here because of low morale,” general manager Krissy Perrett told the Times.

“We got through it and try to keep open and honest communication with everyone. That’s how we survived and we’ve been able to rehire two of those people.”

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Howick Historical Village general manager Krissy Perrett is working to increase the number of people visiting the village.

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ried about the village’s cash position and longevity, but the situation provided time to “step back and say we don’t want to be here again”.

Shutting due to Covid resulted in the village losing half its visitors, which came from overseas tourists.

That inspired creation of a strategic plan Perrett hopes will lead to more people going to the village in Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, and an increase in income, thereby ensuring its future.

She says it’s shifting focus from being “product-centered” to “customer-centric” and asks what purpose its archives collection serves if no one is paying to visit.

“By shifting our direction just slightly and becoming more customer-centric, and having more good quality experiences for visitors, our hope is we’ll increase the sustainable revenue and our funding.”

Work is already being carried out to make the

village a more attractive destination. Its physical appearance is being spruced up and Perrett is looking to implement a family-focused holiday programme, more cooking activities, and more “hand’s on” initiatives for youngsters to get involved with.

“We’re also looking at creating a little bit of play space for children,” she says.

“We want more things to increase dwell time and visitor satisfaction.

“We got down to one chicken but we’ve added another nine chickens that wander around and we have two rescue bunnies.

“We’re trying to think of things to make us unique.”

The village is also expanding its reach by creating an account on the social media app TikTok. “We saw a huge trend in the US and UK with living history museums going onto TikTok and using their costumes, backgrounds, and actors to bring history to life,” Perrett says.

“We can use TikTok to

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Daniel Rush, loved son and brother, passed away peacefully on August 2 (Times, August 3).

The 20-year-old was diagnosed with brain cancer after a persistent headache. A former student of Pakuranga College, Daniel had dreams of working with computers.

His father Stephen described him as an angel.

A service for Daniel was held at Eastgate Christian Centre on Wednesday August 11.

ST KENTS LEADERS GONE Saint Kentigern College has lost two senior leaders in two months.

Media reported Head of Saint Kentigern David Hodge has gone while a school notice to parents on August 3 confirmed that principal of Saint Kentigern College Russell Brooke is taking leave effective from the start of this term. It is understood the matters are health-related.

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Perrett says the village is also keen to engage more with local iwi Ngai Tai ki Tamaki.

“We tell a really great Fencible story and it’s such an interesting story that I don’t think a lot of New Zealanders know as part of our history.”

She says a large percentage of the village’s funding comes from Auckland Council via the Howick Local Board and it would not be open without it.

Local board chairperson Adele White says the board continues to provide funding to the village “to ensure this wonderful asset to our community is maintained”.

“We’re fortunate to have the village both as an attraction and a unique resource that allows visitors to learn about Howick’s Fencible history in an interactive way.”

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Local optometrist Halima Slaimankhel and her experienced team at Specsavers Pakuranga are encouraging all parents in the area to bring their children in for an eye test.

“Our advice is that Pakuranga parents remain vigilant of their child’s eyes and book an appointment as soon as there is concern or complaints around headaches, itchy eyes, dry eyes or blurred vision,” Halima says.

“The ‘new normal’ of classroom learning means we are seeing children and teens alike spending more time on their laptops and tablets and much more up-close work.”

Halima explains that when conducting an eye test for a child, she typically looks for signs of refractive error, such as long and short-sightedness and astigmatism.

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“As children’s eyes are still developing during their schooling years, it’s important to identify any potential issues early so they can be corrected or managed.”

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CELEBRATION

Diamond anniversary: kiss, dance and cake

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eil and Raywyn Dawson were told their romance would be short-lived.

“You’re both red heads. It won’t last past 12 months!”

They’ve recently celebrated their diamond anniversary – 60 years of love and devotion.

On August 12 at 11am the married couple, surrounded by friends and family including their three daughters, sealed their anniversary and wedding vow renewals with a kiss, a dance and a cake.

The ceremony took place at Ambridge Rose, a rest home where Raywyn stays.

Raywyn, her bridesmaid Shirley Anderson, and best man James Biggam all have dementia.

“Mum’s had dementia for eight years,” the couple’s daughter and the marriage celebrant, Carol Sturm, says. “Dad’s been amazing throughout it all.”

That was one of the driving forces behind the marriage renewals and ceremony, Carol says. “I wanted to make it special for him. He’s precious.”

The couple and their three daughters celebrating, from left, Maria Ross, Dee Dawson, Raywyn and Neil Dawson, and Carol Sturm.

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Neil told the Times that Raywyn “took his eye”. They fell in love and were married.

He worked at a tyre company for 25 years, then switched roles to a caretaker for another 30.

Raywyn was a machinist.

“We love darts, pool and dancing,” Neil says.

“She’s been a good wife.”

He has taken care of his wife at

home for years. “She moved into Ambrose 18 months ago. It’s been difficult.”

The couple’s love for each other was poignant as they shared a dance on the lawn of Ambridge Rose as pictures were snapped and tears were shed. Multicoloured flowers created by residents lined the wooden cover above their heads.

Congratulatory messages and cards flooded in. They came from the Queen, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, GovernorGeneral Dame Patsy Reddy, Botany MP Christopher Luxon, Mayor Phil Goff, and Minister for Seniors Dr Ayesha Verrall.

Kathy Purdy, Neil’s sister, says: “Staying together for 60 years is a miracle and a blessing.”

COMMENT

Crime in Auckland on the rise The latest statistics from police show that Auckland is becoming more dangerous with a 63 per cent increase in violent crime in Auckland’s CBD for the first five months of this year, compared with the same period in 2019.

These figures are mirrored with nationwide statistics showing the number of serious assaults has more than doubled across New Zealand since 2017 when this Government took power, from approximately 10,500 in 2017 to more than 22,000 last year.

In the same period of time, gang numbers have increased more than 50 per cent from 5343 in October 2017 to 8061 in June 2021. This is simply unacceptable, yet unsurprising given how

sympathetic this Government is to criminals.

Labour’s approach to crime has made our streets less safe, and many New Zealanders no longer feel safe within their wider communities, let alone their own homes.

During the 2017 election campaign, Labour promised 1800 more frontline police officers over its first term in office, something they failed to deliver on, falling over 600 short of this target. But more worryingly, police numbers have actually been falling since March this year as attrition picks up following last year’s lockdowns.

The Government is also failing to address these challenges

by refusing to bring back Armed Response Teams, an important option for police facing increasingly dangerous situations – often with firearms.

In response to such a proposal, the Police Minister claimed that the “communities she represents” do not want them. The Minister and Government are failing to listen to everyday New Zealanders and our frontline police who are in harm’s way every day.

It’s no wonder crime is on the rise, with gangs receiving Government handouts, prisoners being rewarded for rioting and let out early and the police budget cut by more than $90 million this year.

Enough is enough. New

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Simeon Brown Zealanders deserve better from their Government, whose top priority should always be the safety of its citizens, no matter where they live.

National will take a much harder line to restore law and order in our country. We will complete the 1800 new police programme with urgency, introduce Firearm Prohibition Orders to get guns out of the hands of gangs and protect Kiwis instead of criminals.

Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga

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NZ Warbirds hold first tarmac day NZ Warbirds at Ardmore is introducing a tarmac day to allow spectators to get close to historic aircraft.

The first of its tarmac day series is on September 19 and will give fans a more intimate ground-based experience where they can get up close and personal to the fleet of heritage aircraft and talk to display pilots, members and volunteers.

Event organiser and volunteer Alan Purdy said, “The association is proud to not only commemorate the Battle of Britain and salute those men and woman who took part and those who sadly lost their lives, but also have our pilots with their aircraft available to talk with visitors and help them appreciate what it might have been like to fly in such a campaign and how learn how the aircraft performs.

“We will be hosting WWII reenactors and military vehicles to complete our line up and give visitors an insight into the style of uniforms worn in the day and the ground transport they used,” says Purdy.

The Roaring Forties Harvard display team will get airborne to perform a commemorative flypast at 11am over the Auckland War Memorial Museum, Cenotaph and surrounding areas in conjunction with the RNZAF Association. They will return to Ardmore for an overhead buzz and break before landing and being available to speak to visitors.

The Battle of Britain was a major air campaign fought over southern England in the summer and autumn of 1940. The battle peaked on September 15, 1940. With around 3000 taking part in the Battle of Britain, 135 of these were New Zealanders serving with fighter, bomber and coastal commands, and one of the very successful group commanders was NZ and Thamesborn ace, Air Vice-Marshall Keith Park.

“Bring a picnic, or buy from a food and coffee truck on-site,” said Purdy.

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Lending with purpose In May Precinct Properties issued the latest “Green bond” in the New Zealand fixed income market. Precinct joins a growing list of companies that have opted for this relatively new type of financing.

Incorporating responsible and sustainable investment principles (commonly referred to as ESG) into portfolios is an increasing focus for investors, both globally and in New Zealand. This trend is not only important to equity investors; it is increasingly relevant to fixed income investors too.

The market value of ‘Green, Social and Sustainability’ (or GSS) bonds on issue in New Zealand has increased from being relatively small (around $NZ250 million in 2017) to around $NZ8.2 billion today.

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Grey Power Howick Pakuranga & Districts Association invites you to its meeting at Howick Presbyterian Church (St Andrew’s), 11 Vincent Street, Howick, Friday, August 27. Peter Vaughan (mayoral candidate 2019) will speak from 9.45am-10.30am on “Real solutions for Auckland City funding and other challenges”. Refreshments from 10.30am. From 11am, Dr Ayesha Verrall, Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health. All welcome. Phone Sandy Feringa 534 9409.

fit. In contrast to ‘use of proceeds’ bonds, ‘sustainability-linked’ bonds do not finance particular projects, but rather the general activities of the bond issuer.

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Investors can have motivations other than financial returns for holding GSS bonds, such as meeting an ESG mandate or to align with their values. With global trends in responsible investment, sustainability, and ESG accelerating at a rapid pace, GSS bonds are one of the few tools available to fixed income investors, an investor group that has previously had few options when it comes to ESG investing. An understanding of the specific features and risks of these bonds will enable investors to decide what place, if any, they may have in their portfolios.

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Why not join us to hear Mike Maran, an expert on graphology and forensic handwriting, at the Howick Bowling Club, 10am12 noon on Tuesday, August 24. Morning tea provided. New members/guests welcome. Phone Mary 273-8804.

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A talk on composting presented by Hari Narayan. Tea and coffee provided, Tuesday August 24, 10.30am-11.30am, Pakuranga Library. Phone 377-0209; email: pakuranga. library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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The calendar achieved very good sales so it was decided this year to continue printing local area calendars annually. All proceeds go back into the local community and supporting suitable applicants of student age groups to Outward Bound camps.

For the 2022 calendar and planner it was decided to invite Year 9-13 students from local Auckland east colleges to compete in a photo competition with the 12 winning entries being published in next year’s calendar, one for each month.

The first prize is a Canon EOS 2000 Mark II camera sponsored by Canon NZ. Second and third prizes are from Monterey Cinemas, Warehouse Stationery, Paradice Ice Skating and Laser Tag. The competition opened closes on August 31. Details and entry forms are on the website www.howicklions.org.nz and the submitted hard

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PROPERTY

Howick police station land soon to go on the market

By CHRIS HARROWELL

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ttempts to stop the sale of land occupied by the Howick police station in east Auckland appear to have failed.

As the Times has previously reported, the council’s finance and performance committee voted late last year to dispose of numerous council-owned properties across the city.

Among the sites to be sold is 34 Moore Street, the site of the former Howick police station, as well as the small portable building that serves as the current Howick police station accessed from Fencible Drive.

Counties Manukau East Police say the six officers based in Howick will relocate to Ormiston and continue to serve Howick and Flat Bush along with the wider area as required.

“We can reassure the public this change will have minimal impact and they can expect to see their community officers still maintaining the same strong presence in Howick.”

About 200 people attended a public meeting on the issue in Howick on May 26.

Auckland Council agency Panuku is close to putting the property occupied by the Howick police station on the market.

Times photo Wayne Martin

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and Botany MP Christopher Luxon have since spoken with a council manager and written to Panuku in an effort to stop the sale and to get the Moore Street property subdivided so police can stay.

The two MPs say it’s possible the property’s purchaser could continue to lease the land to police before it’s developed.

“The police said they’re commit-

ted to retaining a physical presence in Howick once they do have to vacate, however what that looks like is not yet determined and any change would need to be ‘cost neutral’.

“We [Brown and Luxon] agreed at the public meeting to go back to Auckland Council and Panuku to make the case this land should be subdivided to allow the police to continue to stay in Howick on the

existing site.

“A subsequent discussion has been had with council, who have made it clear they’re not entertaining this idea and are determined to sell the land.”

Brown and Luxon say it’s clear mayor Phil Goff has no intention to revisit the 2020 decision to sell the land and that decision is “disappointing”.

The two MPs will keep working

with police to ensure the local community officers can stay in Howick and continue the “excellent work they do”.

A Panuku spokeswoman says the organisation is working through preparatory processes to sell the property.

It’s providing iwi and mana whenua partners with early notification of the opportunity “allowing a limited contestable period for initial expressions of interest before being taken to the open market”.

“Auckland Council manages its assets, including property, to meet service delivery needs, not as a landlord.

“34 Moore Street is destined to become a mixed-use development including homes, aligning with the vision for the site outlined in the Howick Village Centre Plan.

“NZ Police entered into their current lease under certain terms, knowing Auckland Council wanted to sell the property.

“It is not up to Auckland Council to tell the NZ Police where they should site their operations.

“NZ Police has been kept updated throughout this process, as we would do for any of our tenants currently leasing a site that will be sold.”

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COMMUNITY

Somerville showtime!

Disco takeover at Fencible Lounge

By ZOE GARDEN

Taking their enthusiasm to new heights are Somerville Intermediate School Madagascar performers, from top clockwise, Alana Burn as Melman, Harnoor Kaur as Foosa, Mia van Asten as Marty, Emily Monk as Gloria and Emma Snell as Lioness. The students were just a small part of a school production of 1000 students that included dancing lemurs and steaks. Both performance nights last week were sold out. The performers pictured here were photographed before performing in front of their live matinee audience. They praised the incredible work of all the teachers. “Team Somerville brought Photo Vanessa Hancock out the best in each performer and allowed them to shine in a unique and uplifting way for a musical of that exact vibe.”

School students from far and wide are gearing up to attend a disco dance at Fencible Lounge.

The New Zealand Production Services is presenting Beats per Minute NZ “Live Hit Music Show” on Friday August 27 for any school children from Year 1 to Year 13.

The disco-dance is on from 6.30pm to 10pm (tickets $5 at the door). It will contain multi-coloured lighting and hit music from the past decades.

And children aren’t the sole ones with provided entertainment.

“There’s a guardian/parent chill room,” Clinton Hendry, owner of NZ Productions, says, “for parents to interact and socialise with one another and have fun.”

“It’s in view of the disco – you can still supervise.”

Parents/guardians must collect their children and must accompany children under 10.

Hendry has worked for years in the music and film industry and has transferred those skills into creating enjoyable and exciting disco dances, or “mini-concerts”.

“Disco dances have tapered off over the years,” he says.

NZ Productions is attempting to revive disco dances to serve dual purposes – to give local kids something to do and to get them off the couch, and to give parents a break.

“If it’s successful, we’d love to do it more.” ➤ More information can be found at 021 0856 4650 or at NewZealandProductionServices@gmail. com.

ENVIRONMENT

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By ZOE GARDEN Chorus and the Beautification Trust is encouraging east Aucklanders to let their colours fly in their latest creative initiative.

They are calling for local artists to design and send them in for the chance to have it displayed on the recent cabinets chosen for beautification.

Artists are encouraged to get their designs in before the deadline of September 1.

Last year the project was so successful that Chorus, the Beautification Trust and Auckland Council are looking to extend its

reach further.

“We are hoping more artists will hear of this opportunity and submit designs,” Jo Seddon, Chorus community relations manager, says.

These kind of initiatives, she says, enhances communities and helps combat graffti vandalism.

The cabinets, which are nominated by Auckland Council, become works of art in the street, telling stories about the communities they are located in.

Council graffiti vandalism advisor Helen Smith says that this is a great opportunity for artists to showcase their talents.

“Not only to the Auckland community but also the wider world”.

Seddon says anyone can put forward a design. “With the only stipulation that it has meaning and promotes diversity and inclusion,” she says.

Requests for designs are now open to everyone. Chorus encourages sending through a photo, scan or PDF of the design.

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SAFETY

Elliot Street a danger

By ZOE GARDEN

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Dannemora woman has raised concerns to Auckland Council and Auckland Transport over a busy street behind Owairoa Primary School in Howick.

Elliot Street is a hotbed of activity with three local schools, a supermarket and a shopping precinct in the vicinity.

Mrs Howard has held safety concerns for the street for years. She has a relative that lives on the busy road.

Her concern lies with the community, families and children who go to and from Blundell Park and the schools.

“It’s so dangerous,” she says.

“The road is very thin, cars are parked on the grass and on both sides of the street and it makes it hard to see around the bend.”

Howard believes that the yellow no-parking lines on Elliot Street are in the wrong place and are a safety hazard.

Previously there were yellow lines on both sides of the road leading up from Blundell Park towards and through the bend.

The lines were recently redone. Cars are now allowed to park next to the reserve and on both sides of the road

The view of Elliot Street before the dangerous bend.

leading up to the bend.

Howard believes the yellow lines should either continue down both sides of Elliot Street to the park from the Wellington Street end or cars should only be allowed to park on just one side of the road. It would make it much safer for pedestrians and children, she says.

It is also a safety hazard for cars backing out of driveways.

The yellow lines are forcing cars to park on footpaths and lawns with a loss of street parking for guests, school parents and Blundell Park visitors.

This makes it harder to see kids walking next to the park.

Howard has been contacting the Council and Auckland

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Transport (AT) since August 2020.

“They don’t do anything,” she says. “They won’t do anything until something happens.”

Howard says she’s given up contacting them as she receives generic and repetitive answers.

AT told the Times that parking restrictions are only implemented where a significant safety or accessibility issue has been identified, and in streets classified as narrow roads.

“Elliot Street is wide enough for emergency service vehicles,” Natalie Polley, spokesperson for AT, says. “It is not considered a narrow road.”

She also mentioned that

there is “still room to pass using the clear space near driveways” and a narrow road can “also encourage a person to drive slower, which generally improves road safety”.

“The broken yellow lines ensure that the two traffic lanes are maintained around the bend,” Polley says.

There have been no reported crashes in the vicinity of the bend relating to parked vehicles in the last five years, AT reports.

Elliot Street residents have complained on social media for years of the nightmare street parking and safety concerns.

Six years ago, in August 2015, a local posted with concerns over the “fiasco that is Elliot Street at 8.30am”.

She reportedly contacted the school over people parking on yellow lines and in driveways and declared it “dangerous for children”.

A year ago, in 2020, another local wrote they’d contacted Owairoa Primary about similar concerns. “I’ve witnessed near misses,” the local says. “It endangers the children.”

Howard agrees wholeheartedly.

“It’s scary,” she says. “I’m very concerned.”

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PERFORMING ARTS

Sancta Maria shows musical brilliance Sancta Maria College has continued its musical brilliance as it hit the big stage.

The Auckland Jazz and Blues Competition has been held over the past few weekends with the final premiering on Sunday August 15 at 1pm at the Point Chevalier RSA. Two of SMC’s bands made the final – The Faintails for the combos and Sancta Maria Big Band for the Big Band. Sancta Maria was the only school in east Auckland to achieve this feat in the competition.

Avondale and Auckland Grammar took first place for combos and Big Band respectively.

Jenna Aspeling, a Sancta Maria College musician, achieved one of the four awards for outstanding soloist.

Sancta Maria also performed well in the heats.

These awards are given at the end of the finals.

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Auckland Jazz Competition (Bronze – Silver – Gold – Platinum) Outstanding Soloist – Jenna Aspeling (Four were awarded this year) Big Band – Gold

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THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING SCAFFOLDING Re: Letter “What’s going on here?”

(Times, pg 7, August 3).

In March 2021, Auckland Transport (AT) looked at restoring the roof shingle on the Howick Village Bus Shelter.

Initially it looked like the interior structural timbers were in good condition – with only the roof shingles and waterproofing requiring replacement; which was expected to be a three-week job.

During the erection of the site scaffolding, the Howick Business Association expressed concerns

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that the scaffolding would disrupt stall-holders, who congregate around the structure every Saturday, for the local Saturday market. In lieu of having a convenient, alternative location for the market and being as the market provides the sole means of income for some stall-holders, AT elected to remove the scaffolding each Friday before Saturday markets, to avoid any impact on stall-holders. This, in turn, required the scaffold to be re-erected each Monday, a process requiring considerable additional time, that would have otherwise have been directed toward repair works.

During the repair work it became apparent that, in addition to the roof shingles, some of the internal structural elements and guttering were more degraded than previously thought, with the front gutter and its supporting beams found to be in quite a precarious state.

As this presented a safety risk to the public, AT expanded the original scope to replace the guttering and the underlying support beams. As this facility has local heritage status, it was necessary for repairs to be compliant with heritage standards, requiring “like-forlike” cedar timber elements to be sourced and installed.

Unfortunately, all these combined factors meant this project took longer to complete than was originally planned.

AT is, however, very pleased with the restoration work. Its performance has been evidenced during recent weather events, by the lack of any water ingress from either the gutters or roof.

This work will extend the serviceable life of this shelter into the future and provide a quality asset for the community.

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TIME TO ARM POLICE I reply to Ian George, Times, July 15.

He raises two issues – first the $57 million of taxpayers’ money spent on bending barrels as he puts it, was a waste of time and money.

Well, yes it was as in many cases it targeted the wrong people which is bound to happen when a Labour Government reacts in the panicstricken, knee-jerk manner they did, backed by the anti-gun brigade.

Sadly in NZ, if you use a weapon of any kind, yes, any kind, too protect yourself of family, you get locked up and the lowlife gets PD (periodic detention).

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There is no empirical support for such a proclamation.

CULTURAL NIGHT

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By ZOE GARDEN Pakuranga College hosted its annual celebration of cultural diversity in a colourful explosion of music and dance on Thursday August 5.

Cultural Night is an eagerly anticipated and heavily highlighted event

on the school calendar as students are responsible for their choreography, music and costumes. It has been running for more than 10 years and is always sold out.

Performances ranged from K-pop and Japanese taiko drumming to traditional dances from the Cook Islands,

Tonga and Samoa.

Each group practised for months beforehand.

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Over the past 100 years quite the reverse is the case. The OFDA/ CRED International Disaster Database records that since 1920, climate-related deaths (floods, droughts, storms, wildfire, extreme temperatures) have reduced 20-fold – this over a period when the world population increased from 2 billion to 7.8 billon. Facts.

There are many such science examples which overturn the positions taken by the climate change group-think victims of misinformation in the free world.

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Girls of all ages enjoyed the free event at the East Skate Club.

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School-age local girls are signing up to hit the ramps at the East Skate Club.

Fifty burgeoning skaters raced to Lloyd Elsmore Park to participate in their girls only learn to skate event.

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Anyone can sing!

By ZOE GARDEN This community choir organisation has one core value in their philosophy – that singing is for everyone.

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Everybody Sing’s Howick choir has relocated to St Columba Presbyterian Church in Botany Downs.

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As their name says: everybody can sing!

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Prem women dig deep for win T

he Premier men went down to Mt Albert 22-16 in their final game, while the Premier 1st side came back from 30 – 10 down at half time to win 42 – 34, and finish the regular season unbeaten.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is what you sing when you have no words to describe something, and I imagine that feeling would have been the general consensus from the fans of both clubs that turned up to Paparoa Park in numbers on Sunday, to watch Howick Hornets Premier Women take on the Manukau Magpies in their knock out semi final.

The ladies in this Hornets team, passionately led by their coach James Sarah, have had a season you could quite literally write a book about.

On the field, they have travelled around Auckland to take on all comers in what is an incredibly strong competition and, more often than not, come away with the two

points.

Although after watching this team together this season and knowing some of the challenges the team have overcome to get to this point, they deserve to feel like winners irrespective of the results.

One particular hurdle for James and his team leading into Sunday’s game would have been too high for most to even see over.

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The effort, skill and determination from both sides had been incredible up to this point and it was evident to anyone watching, getting this win meant the world to the players, although the first half

couldn’t hold a candle to what was to follow in the second stanza.

Manukau came out firing, scoring two unconverted tries in the first 10 minutes taking the score to 12-16, and at the same time asking the Hornets to find another level, and believe like never before.

The game intensified noticeably with the next 10-or-so minutes spent relentlessly battling for advantage.

The Hornets scrambled well in defence when required, although it wasn’t enough to stop the Magpies crossing the line again with inches to spare in the left corner.

Kicking into the wind, the conversion attempt was struck beautifully, fortunately for Howick the kick just faded away, leaving the score at 12-20 and the home side now requiring two trys to at least get even.

Whatever was said in that huddle while waiting for the kick – we fans may never know but, by crikey, did it do the trick.

With only about 10 minutes remaining, they were down to no substitutes, and requiring 2 tries – all while keeping the opposition scoreless.

Such a thought on any other day is almost incomprehensible in rugby league talk but the glass is always half full for this group and everyone in the ground could sense that this contest was far from over.

What followed was a display of team spirit and determination that rivals that of the best to be witnessed at Paparoa Park.

The forward pack rolled up their sleeves and found the energy to absolutely dominate Manukau in the middle, an effort led honourably by co-captain Peta Gale and her front row partner Tulu Aipolo.

Their efforts gave the faster girls time and room to work and nobody took advantage of this like Howick’s dummy half Zayde Sarah-Baldwin, picking her times to run to perfection and chewing

up metres at will.

This roll-on soon paid dividends with Howick crossing for a try wide of the posts, with this conversion missing it left the ladies needing a converted try to win.

The home side were rightfully out on their feet, but with two minutes left knew it was now or never.

Another impressive set in attack saw the Hornets score again alongside the posts, leaving it up to kicker Mere Asafo-Tavita to seal the win 22-20, in what was a fairy tale finish even Disney couldn’t script.

Not once did they put their head down, nor did their belief in themselves fade one bit.

Given the task that confronted these women, this was surely one of the most inspirational team efforts ever produced at Paparoa Park. ➤ The Premier 1st semi-final is at Paparoa Park this Saturday, 12:45pm vs Point Chevalier Pirates.

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All Blacks’ redemption T

otal redemption best describes the All Blacks’ record 57-22 rugby triumph against a gutsy Australian team shocked by their power and cohesion.

Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie had a much better record with the Chiefs than Ian Foster but Foster, justifiably, doesn’t want to be defined by that even though he suffered a 50 per cent success rate as All Black head coach last year.

On Saturday at Eden Park in securing the Bledisloe Cup for a 19th successive year, the record is 5-0 so far with two wins each against Fiji and Australia and one against Tonga. But the latest eight tries-to-three success gave greater expression to the All Blacks’ enormous potential through forward domination, slick backline passing and penetration than any other.

Hooker Codie Taylor bagged two tries with Rieko Ioane, Brodie Retallick, David Havili. Will Jordan, Sevu Reece and Ardie Savea scoring the others.

There were some classics, none better than Retallick’s, when he completed an 80m sprint in concert with Akira Ioane and Damian

The All Blacks secured the Bledisloe Cup for a 19th successive on Saturday.

McKenzie to score between the posts.

Brave skipper Michael Hooper, lively halfback Craig McDermott and wings Andrew Kellaway and Marika Koroibete were Australia’s best in a never-say-die effort that failed to do justice to their courage.

It did not because the All Blacks were totally committed, defensively strong, cohesive and adventuresome.

Taylor reaped his two tries in sup-

port of champion halfback Aaron Smith, locks Sam Whitelock and Retallick were at their best, as were loosies Savea and Akira Ioane.

Hard grafter Dalton Papalii, so strong at the breakdown, combines his work in the loose by making a tremendous contribution to the tight forwards.

Savea, such a threat in the centres off brother Rieko’s pass, is also working much harder in close to cement his No 6 jersey and Rieko

Make the most of it.

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had his best game in the No 13.

First-five Richie Mo’unga was his masterly self making Beauden Barrett’s hopes of starting at No 10 difficult. Barrett remains a fine player but several years have passed since he was twice voted the world’s best player which Mo’ounga is fast approaching.

McKenzie redeemed himself at fullback after a shaky start and wings Reece and Jordan made the most of limited chances.

Agnew’s Angle

with Ivan Agnew The manner of the win was a huge relief to Foster and his cocoaches who can expect tougher to come after a third test against the Wallabies in Perth.

Argentina and South Africa are to follow in Australia before away games against Wales, Italy, Ireland and France, Covid-19 permitting.

Although the scrummaging improved in this last test against the Wallabies, it will need to be strengthened further against Argentina, South Africa, Wales and France. But the prospects look bright, especially with the backs showing they are as fast of hand as they are of foot.

One great win doesn’t a summer make but it’s encouraging when it comes through the collective effort of individual talent welded into a team performance.

Foster, with the support of Steve Hansen and John Hart, has been honest and transparent but needs top results against top opponents to keep the job ahead of Scott Robertson who had seven of his champion Crusaders in his last starting national XV. Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer

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