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POLICE TARGET DIRT-BIKE JOYRIDERS By CHRIS HARROWELL

olice have charged more than 130 people and impounded almost 100 dirt bikes and vehicles following an operation targeting illegal street racing activity in areas including east Auckland. The year-long ‘Operation Whakatika’ was launched at the start of 2021 to investigate reported offending in the Counties Manukau Police district by dirt bike riders and illegal street racers. Police worked to follow up reports of dirt bike and street racing offending, investigate complaints and obtain evidence to identify and locate suspects with the aim of “prosecuting or ﬁning and impounding their vehicles and bikes”. As a result of that work, 59 dirt bikes and 39 vehicles have been impounded, with 88 people arrested and charged over illegal dirt bike activity. An additional 44 arrests or charges have resulted in connection to illegal street racing activity for offences such as dangerous driving and sustained loss of traction. More than 160 infringement notices have been issued for dirt bike activity and 579 infringements were issued for

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illegal street racing. Almost 2500 vehicles were stopped and inspected over the year as part of the operation. Counties Manukau Police district prevention manager, Inspector Jared Pirret, says the officers involved have done an “outstanding job of identifying and taking follow-up action against offending riders and drivers. “We know our community gets frustrated at the dangerous and often brazen antics by dirt bike riders and street racers,” he says. “Often when police are notified at the time to these types of reports, we are not in a position to immediately intervene as it creates significant safety risks for those involved as well as other innocent road users. “While we may not be able to take immediate action at the time for safety reasons, we want to reassure the community we take this offending seriously, and we have a team working hard to identify and locate offenders and impound their bikes or vehicles.” Police also recovered 25 stolen vehicles as a result of enquiries, while three riders had their licences suspended and 53 people were forbidden from riding. ➤ Turn to page 5

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at the property when the Times visited the scene the day of the incident. A large black motorcycle was parked at the entrance of the driveway. An upstairs window at the two-storey property, through which several of its occupants had escaped, was wide open. Numerous armed police ofﬁcers remained in the area throughout the day while a scene examination was carried out. Va’aelua said police were not looking for anyone else in relation to the matter. Police wanted to acknowledge the distress the incident caused for people in Flat Bush, he said. “This is not something you expect in a residential area after a day of Christmas celebrations. “I also want to acknowledge the bravery demonstrated by the ofﬁcers who went into the home and brought the occupants out safely.”

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Gaye Bryham (left), Venkat Raman (centre), Allan Stowers (right).

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hree east Aucklanders have been recognised in the New Year 2022 Honours List. Gaye Bryham of Pakuranga Heights has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sport and recreation while Venkat Raman of Pakuranga and Allan Stowers of Whitford were appointed Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit – Raman for services to the Indian community and Stowers for services to the Samoan community. Bryham has dedicated 30 years in sport and recreation, having been Deputy Head of the School of Sport and Recreation at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) since 2000 and more recently Head of Department, Sport Leadership and Management. Bryham became the Deputy Head of School in 2000 contributing strong connections between tertiary education and the sport and recreation industry. Committed to fostering work-integrated learning and graduate employment, she demonstrated this through the co-operative learning courses of the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, which sees students leaning into research and work opportunities across the sports sector in New Zealand. She helped establish AUT Millennium, a nonprofit organisation that is committed to providing an environment for high performance sports training, community sport, health and wellbeing, championing the relationship between AUT and The Millennium Institute of Sport and Health to create a world-class teaching, research and applied centre of excellence. She helped form the New Zealand Academy of Sport North, leading the estab-

lishment of the Athlete Life Programme with High Performance Sport New Zealand. She contributed to the development of the AUT South Campus to expand accessibility of education to students in the South Auckland area. Bryham is a founding member of Women in Sport Aotearoa and is a Sport Auckland Board Trustee. Raman has dedicated more than 20 years as editor of Indian Newslink to disseminate current affairs and news to the Indian community and wider migrant communities. He has been employed with Indian Newslink since its establishment in 1999 and has since used the platform to maintain a link to the home country culture of hundreds of thousands of Indian-Kiwis. He instituted and promoted the Indian Business Awards which plays a key role in motivating Indian diaspora to excel in business, improve governance and create employment. He is a founder and member of the governance body of Gandhi Nivas, an organisation which provides refuge and counselling programmes to rehabilitate male perpetrators of family violence. He is an advisor for several ethnic communities including Aotearoa New Zealand Federation of Tamil Sangams and Mana Andhra Telugu Association, and actively promotes communities amongst the Indian diaspora. He has been appointed to several police boards including the Ethnic Advisory Board of the Police Commissioner, the Asian Advisory Board of Auckland City District Police and the South Asian Advisory Board of the Counties Manukau District, all since their inception. He has developed relationships with senior political leaders across

the spectrum and ensures Indian community concerns are communicated. Raman is also a founder of Saint Mother Teresa Interfaith committee. Stowers has served the Samoan community in New Zealand and in Samoa through various fundraising and community initiatives. He has been a volunteer with the Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) since 2005, which provides support, refuge, and education around domestic violence and sexual abuse. He co-founded the Auckland SVSG, which then generated several sub-groups in Christchurch, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and American Samoa. He has supported the Carmelite Nuns of Samoa through fundraising efforts, which have helped fund the build of the first monastery in Wallis and Futuna, and in Tonga. He started the Lilomaiava Development Project, creating employment opportunities for youth in Safotu, Manase and nearby districts in Samoa while fulfilling the needs of New Zealand businesses for seasonal workers. He was a founding member of the 13 Days of Christmas for the Congregational Christian Church Mangere East (EFKS Puaseisei) focusing on uniting different religious denominations and youth during Christmas, which has been operating for more than 12 years. Stowers has been instrumental in many fundraising activities for church groups and schools in New Zealand and Samoa, as well as sport teams including the International Manu Samoa Rugby team and Toa Samoa Rugby League when needed. He also supports and mentors young Samoan entrepreneurs in Auckland.

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Dirt bike riders targeted by police

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Luxon expresses support for Tonga

➤ From page 1 The Times reported last year when six men were arrested after allegedly taking part in a disruptive large group dirt bike ride through east Auckland. Ten dirt bikes were seized or impounded and numerous infringement notices were issued following the incident on April 3. Three arrests were made for operating a vehicle in a dangerous manner. Two were for failing to stop and dangerous driving offences, while one of the people arrested was a disqualified driver. The Times observed the group of dirt bike riders travel down Harris Road in East Tamaki at about 12.40pm and turn left into Ti Rakau Drive heading toward Pakuranga. Many of the riders were not wearing helmets, as required by law. One rider was observed performing a wheelie, riding solely on the bike’s rear wheel, for about 30 seconds along Ti Rakau Drive. Another rider placed both of his feet on the dirt bike’s seat and then stood up before performing a long wheelie. Police said at the time the men involved in the group ride “showed a complete disregard for other motorists and placed themselves and others at risk”

otany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon is expressing concern for the people of Tonga following the recent volcanic eruption and tsunami. The undersea volcano named Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai erupted on January 15, triggering a tsunami that saw large waves wash onto the island nation. Luxon says the Opposition shares concerns for the Tongan people and supports New Zealand standing ready to provide assistance to that country. “Our thoughts are with the people of Tonga as they deal with the damage and distress brought about by the recent tsunami that followed a volcanic eruption. “I know there will be many people around New Zealand waiting to hear about their family, friends and loved ones while communication remains unstable, and our thoughts are with them too.” Luxon says the National Party’s spokesperson for Pacific Peoples, Dr Shane Reti, has reached out to local Pacific leaders, the Tongan Consul, and Pacific Peoples Minister Aupito William Sio on behalf of the Opposition to express their sympathies and

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offer their support. “We welcome the Government’s commitment today to providing humanitarian assistance,” Luxon said on Sunday. “I hope the Government is poised and prepared to deliver this assistance as quickly as possible including, if appropriate, dispatching the [Royal NZ Navy’s] multi-purpose Aotearoa vessel if planes are not able to safely fly over the volcanic ash cloud. “We must help our Pacific friends and family in any way

that we can.” Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Sunday damage assessments are under way and New Zealand has formally offered to provide assistance to Tonga. The New Zealand Government has made an initial $500,000 available to respond to requests from the Tongan Government as they come in, she says. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the NZ Defence Force, and other New

Zealand agencies are working through air and sea options to provide assistance to Tonga. Mahuta says an NZDF P3 Orion aircraft is on standby to provide aerial surveillance and support the Tongan Government to gain visibility of the impact on the outer islands, as soon as atmospheric conditions allow. “The New Zealand High Commission in [the Tongan capital] Nuku’alofa is monitoring the situation closely and is in contact with local authorities.”

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– but not before $51m was wasted just thinking about the idea. “He has also spent a further $50m so far talking about light rail in Auckland. “These numbers quickly add up, with no benefit to the taxpayer or to people trying to get around New Zealand. “Minister Wood needs to start delivering projects to meet the day-to-day needs of people using our transport networks, rather than pursuing his ideological plans to resurrect last century’s rail yards.”

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Officials estimate that assembling the wagons in New Zealand would cost approximately 30 per cent more than importing them. “Minister Wood is very experienced at finding ways to waste taxpayers’ dollars on transport projects that don’t stack up. Unfortunately, he lacks the ability to deliver projects which actually improve the lives of New Zealanders as they try to move around,” says Brown. “He found $785m to waste on a cycle bridge across the Auckland Harbour, which subsequently got scrapped

Transport of goods and people already accounts for one third of the Earth’s greenhouse gases. Cars will cease to be a problem when they become EVs. Heavy transport, such as trucks, ships and airlines should quickly follow. If London’s hydrogenfuelled buses are anything, trucks could soon be hydrogen-fuelled.

Electric motors in trucks are currently in operation but are disadvantaged by the time taken to charge batteries. Hydrogenfuelled trucks don’t have that disadvantage. There is already a hydrogen-fuelled ferry operating in Santa Monica which would indicate the same technology could equally apply to cruise and container ships. Airbus has three hydrogen-fuelled concept planes to be in operation by 2035. Hydrogen fuel has three times the energy output of current aviation fuel. One, on a smaller scale, has already been successfully trialled. Forest fires are running rampant and an estimated 50,000 animals, if we include insects, are currently being made extinct by such events. If politicians are serious about climate change on the scale of change needed, the urgency – in most cases – that is being applied to vaccinating the world’s population, to hydrogen power, and birth control to reduce the earth’s population, would give the coming generation, at the very least, a window of hope for their very survival and catastrophic climate events some semblance of returning to normal.

Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay

THIS ISN’T FAIRY LAND MR LUXON!

Reference: Merry Christmas and season’s greetings MP for Botany Christopher Luxon (Times, Tuesday, December 21, 2021). After moaning for 12 months about the Government’s decisions,

MP Christopher Luxon has wished us all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2022. Prosperous 2022 – what a wonderful sound to hear! But to whom? He was against an increase in the hourly rate to low-income workers. He complained about “Our wages aren’t keeping up” regarding the middleincome group. Business people need to pay their staff better, which of course will reduce their profit. This Government has taken tough measures to balance the economy and safety. We can travel throughout the country again without too much fear. Instead of sitting on the fence, Mr Luxon could have asked his unvaccinated voters to get vaccinated. Finally, he promises a lolly scramble. We do not live in a children’s fairy land Mr Luxon.

Brigitte Horne, Howick

WHAT’S WITH ALL THESE CASES AT THE BORDER?

Why are we getting all these Covid cases at the border? Are all the passengers not getting tested before they board the plane, or they passing it around during the flight? Surely if the correct precautions were taken before travel commenced we should be Covid-free? It only takes one person to escape or hand it on to the staff and the whole country is at risk, and at enormous cost to our economy. Pretty slack to say the least.

Bob Wichman, Botany

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“There’s so many op shops around,” she says. “What makes us a ‘top shop’ is our high-quality goods.” All profits from Charity Boutique go toward Rest Assured Respite Charitable Trust, a support organisation providing a respite facility for primarily, but not exclusively, those with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFs) or Fibromyalgia. “They get zero Government funding,” Woods says. “It’s a great

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BUSINESS

GMT to develop North Shore facility for NZ Post Goodman Property Trust (GMT), New Zealand’s leading warehouse and logistics space provider and owner of Highbrook Business Park, has acquired a 3.2-hectare infill site in Albany and secured a development agreement with NZ Post. CEO John Dakin said the growing digital economy driven by changing consumer behaviour continues to see acceleration of e-commerce and a rapid increase in parcel volumes across Auckland. “As a result, we are extending our relationship with NZ Post as it continues to develop its future delivery network for Auckland,” Dakin said. The new 17,992 sqm parcel processing centre, to be developed on Bush Road in Albany, follows another design-build project underway for the customer at GMT’s Roma Road estate in Mt Roskill. “NZ Post has committed to a 20-year lease over the new facility. Like the Roma Road project, it will be a highly sustainable, carbon neutral, Green Star rated development,” Dakin said. The property is close to large consumer catchments in the north and west of the city, with easy access to the new motorway

interchange that will link SH1 with SH18. “It’s an ideal location for fulfilment and delivery service providers like NZ Post,” he said. The new project adds to the record level of development activity for GMT, with more than $440 million of work in progress. The expected completion date is June 2024 with construction to commence in 2023 following the expiry of existing leases. In a separate transaction, GMT has acquired the Oji Fibre Solutions facility at 35 Hugo Johnston Drive in Penrose for $60.5m. The pulp and paper supplier has a long-term lease over the 17,843 sqm facility. Adjoining the Gate Industry Park (an existing GMT property), the expanded estate will have a combined site area of 21.2ha. The Bush Road and Hugo Johnston Drive purchases are both expected to settle next month. “Both these acquisitions are consistent with our strategy of investing in well-located, urban logistics space,” Dakin said. “With committed gearing of just 25.8 per cent and new debt facilities providing additional liquidity, GMT remains well-placed to take advantage of new investment and development opportunities.”

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Waterpark closure causes angry outcry By ZOE GARDEN

he closing of a popular water park at Maraetai Beach after an alleged assault and vandalism has caused an outcry of community anger and calls for more police presence. Maraetai Waterworld Water Park made a splash in the community over the summer as thousands of kids and adults enjoyed the various obstacles and activities on the inflatable course. On Christmas Day, staff at Maraetai Beach were threatened with knives, media outlets reported. The vessel was significantly damaged. A second attack occurred at another of the water park’s three sites, Red Beach. Several anchor chains on the compound were cut. Equipment was reported stolen. Around $80,000 was lost in staff time, revenue and repairs, Stuff reported. On January 12, a lifeguard was “bashed” by a group of offenders on his way home after they recognised him as the employee that told them to get off the park. They further threatened him by saying they would be “coming back to the park”, owner Kel Travers told Stuff. “He was thankfully ok,” Travers said.

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About 50 people broke into the park the following morning. The two security guards on duty could only watch helplessly, Travers said. Finally, after the various incidents, the park closed. The community outcry on social media has been significant. Hundreds of comments were left, labelling the actions of the offenders as “disgusting”, “shameful”, and “unacceptable”. Many were calling for more police presence and involvement. Beachlands Constable Jack Hibbs told the Times that, on December 20, police commenced Operation Beaches in anticipation of the busy summer period. “Police have not seen an increase in criminal behaviour such as anti-

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he Auckland Polo Club, established in 1883 and NZ’s largest polo club, is busy preparing for its upcoming tournaments. Amongst a full calendar of weekend polo throughout the summer, Auckland Polo Club will host the renowned BMW NZ Polo Open on Sunday February 20. Meanwhile, 2022 marks the 45th year of the NZ Polo Open, the nation’s most prestigious polo event attracting thousands of people to Clevedon.

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James Gavin Donovan and his daughter Michelle Donovan. the difficulties they may have with property, family and business affairs, and know how they should best protect their assets for their children and for their future.” Local businesses recognise this long-standing legal practice as somewhere they can look to for reliable advice when complications arise from business activities such as taxation, trusts and leasing premises.

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ARTS

Quay Gallery now open in Whitford Skye Wilson (top left); #9173, boy, sprint Max Hutcheson (top right) – photos Alisha Lovrich; Giselle Campbell, Unaisi Cava and Tai Korewha receiving their medals for the 10 Girls 4x100m relay (bottom left); Jai Pirini in the 12 Boys high jump. Photos supplied

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akuranga Athletic Club junior athletes performed with distinction at the recent North Island Colgate Games in Wellington. In its 44th year, the North Island Colgate Games hosted more than 1100 junior athletes from 78 different athletics clubs around New Zealand (Colgate’s sponsorship of the Games is believed to be the longest continuous sports sponsorship in the world). Pakuranga athletes in the 10-14 age group won an outstanding 20

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When featuring in our Times Newspaper print edition, we offer advertisers additional exposure on our website and our Times facebook page.

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SCHOOL START DATES H O W I CK

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Times for students to attend first week of school 2022 Tuesday 8 February – Year 9 Students, new Year 10-Year 13 students & International Students 8.40am-3.20pm 8.40am – students assemble in House groups on the grassed area behind bus bay for Powhiri in the gym. The day will include a Top Town event (so please bring your Howick College sports gear & a towel), and the start of the peer support programme.

START DATES / TIMES for 2022 The school office will be open: Tuesday 25 January 8:00am – 12:00pm Thursday 27 January 8:00am – 4:00pm

2022 SCHOOL START DATE FOR STUDENTS 1 FEBRUARY The school office opens for enrolments, used uniform sales and enquiries. THURSDAY 3 AND FRIDAY 4 FEBRUARY Teacher Preparation Days

School commences on: Tuesday 1 February 2022 @ 8:35am All students to meet under the dome by 8:20am Meet the Whānau – Thursday 10 February

TUESDAY 8 FEBRUARY CHILDREN START

Second-Hand Uniform Sale Tuesday 25 January, 1:30 – 2:30pm

We thrive on PRAISE Perseverance, Respect, Attitude, Integrity, Service, Excellence

Our website: www.howickcollege.school.nz contains information on: • College Office Opening Hours • New Enrolments for In-zone students • Uniform • Stationery • Payments • Bus Information Mr I L Ropati, Principal

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Please email the school office with any online inquiries or enrolments to office@howickprimary.school.nz www.howickprimary.school.nz MP280724

Sandspit Road, Howick | Phone 534 4492

PAKURANGA COLLEGE

START UP DETAILS FOR 2022

“We cannot always build the future for our youth. But we can build our youth for the future.” “Wecannot cannotalways always build build the future “We futurefor forour ouryouth. youth. Butwe wecan canbuild build our youth youth for But forthe thefuture.” future.”

School Office is open from Monday 24 January – 9am to 2pm

Year 12 and 13 students: Subject Changes:

2022 START-UP DATES Thursday, 27 January 2022

School Office open (9:00am-1:00pm) Prefect Leadership Training (9:00am-3:00pm)

Friday, 28 January 2022

School closed

Monday, 31 January 2022

Auckland Anniversary (School closed)

Tuesday, 1 February 2022

School closed

Wednesday, 2 February 2022

Staff Only Day (8:30am-3:15pm) School and Offices closed Course Confirmation Years 11-13 (Auditorium) Year 11 (10:00am) Year 12 (10:30am) Year 13 (11:00am)

Thursday, 3 February 2022

Friday, 4 February 2022

Monday, 7 February 2022 Tuesday, 8 February 2022

If you wish to change one of the subjects you have selected, you need to see the Careers Department in the library. Tuesday 25 January

9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3.00pm

Year 12 and Year 13 Students Library

Wednesday 26 January

9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:00pm

Year 12 and Year 13 Students Library

Year 13 Students First Day: Please arrive at the Hall by 8.30am on Wednesday 2 February

Uniform Shop willon reopen in January. a list of from these dates School officeRetail will reopen Wednesday 26For January 9.00 am.

Year 9 Students First Day: (including New Year 10 - Year 13 Students) Please arrive at 9:45am on Wednesday 2 February and assemble in

Uniform Retail Shop January. For a listorof https://www.edgewater.school.nz/enrolment/uniform tothese order dates School starts for Year 9 in and 13 students and times please gowill to reopen onlineplease go to https://ecshop.uniformgroup.co.nz/ and https://www.edgewater.school.nz/enrolment/uniform times go to or to order Thursday 3 February – online go to https://ecshop.uniformgroup.co.nz/ https://www.edgewater.school.nz/enrolment/uniform or to order Student Stationery packs are available from Warehouse Stationery School starts for all students online the East Tamaki store from 10 January. online go toor https://ecshop.uniformgroup.co.nz/ Student Stationery packs are available from Warehouse Stationery

Tuesday 1 February – Staﬀ Only Day from 9.00 am. School office will reopen on Wednesday 26 January

house groups in the staff car park. Year 9 will be released at approximately 2:00pm; Years 10-13 on new student induction programme finish at 12:40pm.

9:00am

Kauri Assembly

9:45am

Matai Assembly

enquiries welcome School office will reopen on Wednesday 26 that January from 9.00 A dynamic andAllexciting school serves its am.

10:30am

Nikau Assembly

11:15am

Pohutukawa Assembly

12:00pm

Rimu Assembly

12:45pm

Totara Assembly

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

You will be released approximately two hours after you arrive.

Full School Attendance for all Year Levels All students to attend in full school uniform School buses WILL be operating

Specialist materials will be provided by the Art Department for all Visual Arts students in Years 12 and 13. MP281084

https://www.edgewater.school.nz/enrolment/uniform or to order P: 576 9039 | E: enquiries@edgewater.school.nz online go to https://ecshop.uniformgroup.co.nz/

ENROL NOW FOR 2022

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Student Stationery packs are available from Warehouse Stationery Please enrol online at online or the East Tamaki store from 10 January.

www.edgewater.school.nz/students/enrolment

First day on timetable – school starts at 8:40am for Year 9 students and Peer Support Leaders; Year 10 to 13 students start at 9:40am. All students will finish at 3:00pm.

Art kits for Year 9-11 will be available for purchase from Gordon Harris at https://www.gordonharris.co.nz/category/4178-sancta-maria-college

Student Sta�onery packs are available from community exceptionally well. P: 576 9039 | E:onery enquiries@edgewater.school.nz Uniform Retail Shop will reopen in January. For aEast list of these dates Warehouse Sta� online or the All enquiries welcome andMāia times please go from to | Courage  Manawa reka | Curiosity  Manaakitanga | Care Tamaki store 10 January. Please be aware during Covid Alert levels you can always contact us through the enquiries email address. Please be aware during Covid levels youreka can always contact us through the enquiries email address. Māia | Courage  Alert Manawa | Curiosity  Manaakitanga | Care

Friday 4 February:

We hope you are all having a wonderful break and looking forward to the new school year. Michael Williams, Principal

ENROL NOW FOR 2022

uniformgroup.co.nz/

Waitangi Day (School closed)

All workbooks and stationery packs are available online at www.myschool.co.nz

START DATES FOR 2022

onlineStationery or the East Tamaki store from 10 January. What youENROL needare know / Kia mōhio mai koe Student packs available from Warehouse Stationery NOW FOR 2022 January from 9.00to am. at online or the East TamakiPlease storeenrol fromonline 10 January.

Thursday 27 January – Shop Course confirmation day for senior For students ENROL NOW FOR 2022 Uniform Retail will reopen in January. www.edgewater.school.nz/students/enrolment Please enrol online at Anniversary Friday 28 to 31 January –�Auckland a list ofMonday these dates and mes please go to weekend A dynamic –and exciting school that serves its Tuesday 1www.edgewater.school.nz/students/enrolment February Staff Only Day h�ps://www.edgewater.school.nz/enrolment/ community exceptionally Please enrol online atwell. Wednesday 2 February – School starts Year 9serves and 13its students A dynamic exciting school uniform or toand order online gofor tothat h�ps://ecshop. All enquiries welcome www.edgewater.school.nz/students/enrolment Thursday 3 February – School starts for all students Please be aware during Covid Alert levels youexceptionally can always contact us through the enquiries email address. community well.

before the assembly times indicated below:

Check the school website (https://www.sanctamaria.school.nz/uniform/) for the School Uniform Shop operating hours. New school uniforms can be purchased from Elizabeth Michael Uniforms, 4 Bond St, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Phone 09 358 1680.

Wednesday 2 to February and times please go Uniform Retail Shop will reopen in–January. For a list of these dates

School oﬃce will reopen on Wednesday 26

ALL Students Thursday 3 February: Please report on Thursday 3 February to your Tutor Class 15 minutes

Year 7-8 students (8:40am-2:00pm) Year 9-10 students (10:00am-2:00pm) All students to attend in full school uniform School buses will NOT be operating

Thursday 27 January – Course confirmation day for senior students

Thursday 27 January – –Course confirmation dayforfor senior students Thursday Course day senior students Thursday 27 January –confirmation Friday 2827 toJanuary Monday 31 January – Auckland Anniversary weekend “We cannot always build the futureAnniversary for our youth. Friday 28 Monday to Monday January weekend Friday 28 to 31 January – Auckland Auckland Anniversary weekend Course conﬁrma� onOnly day for senior students Tuesday 1 February –31 Staff Day But we can build our youth for the future.” Tuesday 1 February –Staff Staff Only Day Day Wednesday 2 February – School starts for Year 9 and 13 students Tuesday 1 February Only Friday 28 to –Monday 31starts January – and 13 students Wednesday 2February February –School School Year Thursday23February ––School starts forfor all Wednesday starts forstudents Year9 9 and 13 students Auckland Anniversary weekend Thursday 3 February – School starts for all students School will reopen on Wednesday from 9.00 am. Thursday 3 office February – School starts for 26 allJanuary students

It is important that this is done prior to the start of school so that you can be in the correct class on the first day.

Year 7 Transition Day (8:40am-2:00pm) Year 11-13 students (10:00am-2:00pm) International Students Orientation Year 13 cohort photo (full formal uniform required) All students to attend in full school uniform School buses will NOT be operating

STARTDATES DATES FOR START FOR2022 2022 START DATES FOR 2022

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ENROL NOW FOR that 2022serves its A dynamic and exciti ng school Please enrol online at community excepti onally well. www.edgewater.school.nz/students/enrolment All enquiries welcome

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always contact us through the enquiries email address. All enquiries welcome

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.

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

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Wednesday 9 February – whole school first day 8.50am-3.20pm Year 9 students: report to your Tutor Group room Year 10 students: report to the Theatre Year 11 students: report to the Gym Year 12 students: report to the Library Year 13 students: report to the Dance Studio All new Year 11-13 students gather in the reception area (front of school)

De Bon Vouloir Servir – To serve with goodwill

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The school office will be open as follows:

Thursday, 27 January 2022 9.00 am – 12.30 pm Friday, 28 January 2022 9.00 am – 12.00 pm Tuesday, 1 February 2022 8.30 am to 4.00 pm

School Uniform

All new uniforms are available from John Russell Schoolwear, 9 Moore Street, Howick.

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All students are to report to school for the first day of Term 1 2022 on Wednesday, 2 February by 8.20am in full school uniform with their stationery packs which are available online through OfficeMax My School (www.myschool.co.nz).

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• Fun, nurturing, Montessori inspired learning environment • NZ qualified and experienced Teachers • Open Hours: Full year, Monday to Friday 7.30am-5.30pm • Specially designed programme to cater for varied learning needs • Full/part time (2-6 yrs old) • Morning tea, afternoon tea and late afternoon snack provided

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HEALTH & BEAUTY FOCUS ON FEET Home visits. Professional gentle care. NZ trained nurse Ph Marlena 5331150 or 0211865496

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CHEF DE PARTIE

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

First day of school for all students: Thursday 3 February, 8.40am New students and whanau meet outside the front of the oﬃce

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Sam Carr

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www.macleansprimary.school.nz

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School oﬃce open on: Thursday 27 January Friday 28 January Tuesday 1 February Wednesday 2 February

Howick Youth Orchestra & Concert Bands Saturdays and Tuesdays at Pakuranga Intermediate Violin  Guitar  Clarinet French Horn  Trombone Saxophone  Trumpet Flute  Oboe  Drums Bassoon  Individual Piano Music for 5-6 year olds

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2022 SCHOOL STUDENT START DATE Wednesday 2nd February SCHOOL OFFICE OPEN Friday 28 January 10am to 2pm Tuesday 1 February 9am to 3pm SCHOOL UNIFORMS Available at John Russell Schoolwear, Howick Limited number of secondhand uniforms available from the school office, Friday 28 January 10am to 2pm STATIONERY PACKS Available online at https://schoolpacks.co.nz All enquiries welcome Phone 09 534 5191 admin@macleansprimary.school.nz More information on our website and facebook page

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8043 Across - 1, Nuthatch. 6, Pipe. 8, Bias. 9, Alderney. 10, Snail. 11, Oyster. 13, Impede. 15, Entity. 17, Oxford. 19, Larch. 22, Omelette. 23, Flag. 24, Smut. 25, Atrocity. Down - 2, Union. 3, Hostile. 4, Thaw. 5, Hydrogen. 6, Paris. 7, Present. 12, Vendetta. 14, Maximum. 16, Traffic. 18, Owlet. 20, Chart. 21, Weir. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8043 Across - 1,Turn-over. 6, Lick. 8, (pa)St(th)em. 9, Orn-amen-t. 10, FlA-re. 11, Ve-N-dor. 13, Th-elm-a(t). 15, Turner. 17, T-wined. 19, Kitty. 22, Overt-I-me. 23, E-a-st. 24, (yo)U-rge. 25, Leng-then. Down - 2, Unt-I-L. 3, Numer-Al. 4, VI-ol (rev.). 5, Renovate (anag.). 6, L-em-on. 7, Con-sol-e. 12, Man-drill. 14, How-ever. 16, R-aim-ent. 18, Nerve. 20, Taste. 21, (win)Ter-n(ormally).

ENROL NOW for 2022 MUSIC LESSONS

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SITUATIONS VACANT

ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR Ellerslie

Licensed Surveyor requires assistant for Field Surveys. Suit fit semi-retired or retired person resident in Howick or Pakuranga looking for 10-20 hours of work a week. Full drivers license required. No experience required, training will be provided on the job. Call John on (09) 535 9835 or email John@JohnHenderson.co.nz for more information

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BUILDER

HOWICK INTERMEDIATE

Relief Teachers – We NEED you!

Want the freedom and flexibility that relief teaching gives? Want to get your foot in the door to take the next step in your teaching career? We currently have a wide range of day to day relieving opportunities in Auckland. We are looking for registered teachers, both experienced and beginning teachers.

Ph 09 815 8152

Email: relief@oasis-edu.co.nz – www.betterteachers.nz

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Have a chat with us if you want to build the best Architectural Homes!

Ph Ross McConnell 021532691 or Ross Faulkner 021654320 Email rossm@faulknerconstruction.co.nz

ACCOUNT MANAGER UTILITY BILLING

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

MULTILINGUAL LANGUAGE LEARNING ASSISTANTS

REGRET RETIRING?

Fluency in Vietnamese, Cambodian or Tagalog/Filipino is preferable

STORES ASSISTANT/ DESPATCHER

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

PART-TIME POSITION 9AM-3PM

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– Wanting more of a challenge? – Not using all your abilities? – Want better job satisfaction?

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Pacific Aerials is a manufacturer of a range of antennas and accessories which we assemble and despatch around the world from our Highbrook factory. We are looking for someone to join our small and friendly team to assist with the storage of incoming product and the despatching of orders, both local and export; there will be some heavy lifting involved. Skills with hand tools are desirable and additional skills with light machine tools would be valuable. We are looking for reliability, the capacity to take and retain instructions, attention to detail and working methodically; and to work flexibly as a member of our production team. Full training will be given. Working conditions are pleasant and pay rates are competitive. Please post or email your CV with a covering letter to: info@pacificaerials.com or call us on 253 9450 Pacific Aerials Ltd 11B Ra Ora Dr, East Tamaki PO Box 38421, Howick, Auckland 2145

PART-TIME GROUNDS PERSON

With a large school grounds, we seek an energetic and enthusiastic Grounds Person / Gardener to join our team in the New Year. This is a permanent part-time position, approximately 15-20 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year with annual leave taken during term holidays. The job is wide, varied, and changeable. Some of the key tasks include: • The safety, maintenance and enhancement of the grounds • Lawn care including mowing (hand and small ride on) and edging • Minor tree and flower bed maintenance • Weeding and spraying • Rubbish collection • Shrub and hedge pruning and cutting • Furniture moving The successful applicant will be: • Practical and skilled in carrying out gardening, landscaping and minor maintenance tasks • Reliable, well-organised and proactive • Constructive, approachable and flexible • Energetic and enthusiastic • An effective communicator • A team player Previous experience with grounds maintenance would be advantageous. Remuneration, hours and start date to be negotiated at interview. Successful applicants must hold a NZ Drivers Licence, hold a current and valid COVID-19 Vaccination Pass, and be able to pass a police vet check. An appointment will be made on receipt of a suitable candidate. Please apply by email to the Executive Officer, Steph Elder: executiveofficer@howickint.school.nz with your CV and covering letter. Please include at least 2 referees. Closing date for applications: Monday 31 January 2022. MP281090-v2

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

NIGHT SUPPORT ROLE 9 hour shift one night per week and requests to cover for other night staff as required

We are a 24/7 residential care facility looking for a NIGHT SUPPORT PERSON 9.45pm Sunday through to 6.45am Monday. The candidate needs to have a can do attitude – this position requires an active person as children are checked half hourly. Key Attributes: • Good timekeeping and reliability • Common sense • Friendly with a sense of humour • Ability to work unattended • Loyal and trustworthy Police vetting & Oranga Tamaki vetting required

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

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(25 hours per week, Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 8:30am-1:00pm and Thurs 8:30am-3:30pm)

We require a warm, friendly person to be the new Admin Assistant of our lovely school in Pakuranga. The person joining our team will have: • great people skills • a strong work ethic • ﬂexibility and multitasking skills • conﬁdence to work digitally using a variety of platforms The position requires a reliable person with a sense of humour to work with a diverse group of people including teachers, students and parents in a busy school environment. As per the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Amendment Order, it is a mandatory requirement for this position that you have been fully vaccinated and a police vet check will be undertaken. Please send your CV to the Principal — Tracy Leader tracyl@anchoragepark.school.nz. Applications close on Friday 28 January 2022 at 3:00pm. MP281209

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Permanent Full Time — 35 hours/week. Salary: $25/hr depending on experience.

This is a varied role that may see you working with our heritage buildings one day and assisting in our gardens the next day. You will be responsible for everyday repairs and managing external contractors in conjunction with the Facilities Manager.

Skills and Abilities • Good time management skills. • Can lift 20 kgs. • Proactive attitude. • Excellent communication skills. • Able to work within a small team as well as on own initiative. This is a hands-on position so you will need to be physically fit. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand for this role. For more information and closing date see: www.historicalvillage.org.nz/employmentandinternships MP281216

(30 hours per week)

Do you live locally and want to skip the city commute, be home in no time to still have your evenings to yourself. This is a customer focused role. You will be helping families purchase school uniforms for their children. An ideal candidate will be... • Local person committed to finding a secure income • Approachable, honest and friendly • Can help trouble shoot with a customer in front of you! • Not afraid to give great customer service • Have a positive with a can-do attitude, keen to learn • Wears a smile even when it’s cloudy • Has initiative when tasks require attention • Well spoken, clear when phoning and emailing people to satisfy service where needed • Not afraid to vacuum and clean glass mirrors or shop windows Must be available for work during all school holidays, we’re busiest in January before school starts. We have a tight team of 4 full timers and in January 3 - 4 extra staff. You’ll have opportunity to learn several parts of a small business, so email Kerrie and see if we could be the job for you. Hours, 6 days a week. Monday - Friday 9am -5.30pm Saturday 9am - 4pm. If this sounds like you please email Kerrie Evans kerrie@changeindirection.com and or drop your CV into our shop at 9 Moore Street, Howick. Only applicants who have been short listed will be contacted.

We require a practical person to be the new caretaker of our lovely school in Pakuranga.

JUNIOR MEDIA STAR REQUIRED Are you looking for a career in media sales? We are looking for a young star to join our team and learn all aspects of selling across both print and digital platforms This is a junior position and could suit a school leaver who wants to learn and work in an environment that is never boring. You will need to have a good command of English, be well spoken, have a good sense of humour and enjoy working alongside a close team. Driving is also essential as you will need to visit clients and members of the public as needed. Belonging to this east Auckland community is an advantage but not essential. This is an opportunity to grow into where your skills lie. If you think you have what we are looking for please email me your details and we can have a chat. Email reayn@times.co.nz

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About you: • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents. • Experience with principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly regarding Māori culture and heritage. • Ability to work in a team and follow instructions. • Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, basic gardening, and mechanical systems is desirable. • Interest in the Cultural Heritage Sector. • Valid NZ Driver’s Licence.

SCHOOL CARETAKER

JOHN RUSSELL SCHOOLWEAR HAS AN EXCITING FULL TIME ROLE

The person joining our team will have: • great people skills • practical maintenance and handyman skills • a strong work ethic • excellent time management skills The position requires a proactive, reliable person who is able to work independently in a busy school environment. A high standard of school presentation is expected. A full driver’s license is essential and a police vet check will be undertaken. As per the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Amendment Order, it is a mandatory requirement for this position that you have been fully vaccinated. Please send your CV to the Principal — Tracy Leader: tracyl@anchoragepark.school.nz. Applications close on Friday 28 January 2022 at 3:00pm. MP281206

REQUIRED TO DELIVER THE TIMES

Looking for reliable people wanting to earn some extra cash delivering our award-winning newspapers once a week, every Wednesday. You must be physically capable to deliver the paper every week — rain, hail or shine. Our papers are delivered to the Pohutakawa Coast, Botany, Ormiston, Howick, Mellons Bay, Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Farm Cove and surrounding areas. If this sounds like you get in touch with us immediately and we can arrange a delivery area close to your home.

Please email name, address and contact phone numbers to:

papers@times.co.nz

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SURVEYOR’S ASSISTANT/ CHAINMAN

We import & distribute scientific products and require an experienced full-time Accounts Administrator to join our busy, friendly team. Duties will include reception/telephone, accounts payable/ receivable, and general admin. Applicants must hold NZ citizenship or residency. Please email for more info, or submit your full application to: albie.neal@alphatech.co.nz

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Times, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 — 19

CRICKET

Premier Women take the win I

t was a mixed bag for the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club’s men’s and women’s premier sides at the weekend. The scores for Saturday’s Premier men’s and women’s cricket:

PREMIER MEN

Jeff Crowe Cup | Round Five • North Shore 336/9 (Am. Dhadwal 123, Ad. Dhadwal 88, N Stobart 4-48) defeated Auckland University 218 (V Puppala 72, K Mackenzie 36, T Chitongo 3-47) by 118 runs. • Cornwall 239 (M Guptill-Bunce 75, A Bagadam 44, C Groenink 3-35) lost to East Coast Bays 245/5 (R Schierhout 110, M Ross 52*, L Watson 33) by five wickets. • Parnell 283/8 (A Parikh 75, R Clinton 44, H Miller 38*, F McGregor-Sumpter 34, V

Shivakumar 3-31) defeated Eden Roskill 148 (O Chakraborty 55, M Patel 35, D van Deventer 5-17, T Herman 3-31) by 135 runs. • Howick Pakuranga 254/9 (A Morrison 77, D Young 52, D Winn 34, W O’Donnell 3-44) lost to Takapuna 257/5 (C Neal 115*, T van Ingen-Kal 51, M O’Dowd 36, R Botadra 3-35) by five wickets. Richard Jones Cup | Round Five • Waitakere 125 (A Kaundal 30*, P Fernando 4-18) lost to Birkenhead 128/6 (P Patel 67, B Nash 3-24) by four wickets. • Grafton 131 (S Gunawardene 32, J Wilksonsin 4-45, S Edkins 3-25) defeated Ellerslie 123 (D Kharel 53*) by eight runs. • Papatoetoe 274/9 (B Rowland 118, S Money 44) defeated Hibiscus Coast 225/8 (J Grobler 73, BJ Jacobs 34, T van der westhuizen 32*) by 49 runs.

• Kumeu 240/8 (A Christian 89, J Patel 50) defeated Suburbs New Lynn 232/8 (T Patel 123, L Devereaux 37, R Jenner 3-43, J Patel 3-49) by eight runs.

BARFOOT AND THOMPSON ROYAL OAK PREMIER WOMEN

Pearl Dawson Trophy | Rounds Three and Four • Takapuna 110/6 defeated Auckland University 62/7 (S Petherick 31, C Mains 4-5) by 48 runs. • Papatoetoe 138/4 (R Lilii 60) lost to Howick Pakuranga 140/4 (A Parr 55*, E Child 31) by six wickets. • Parnell 122/4 (M Mason-Jones 35) defeated Cornwall 79/8 by 43 runs. • Parnell 68 (R Ellison 3-14) lost to Auckland University 70/1 (E Handyside 36*) by nine wickets.

T Strong CROQUET

croquet field in Howick

he Counties Manukau Croquet Association held their final tournament for 2021 at the Howick Croquet Club on Thursday December 30 with members from seven croquet clubs competing in a handicap doubles competition. This turned out to be a highly competitive all-day event with 32 keen players battling for supremacy on the Howick greens after being drawn to provide 16 pairs across two divisions. Blue division winners were

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The Howick Pakuranga Premier Women’s side – aka the Llamas – took a well-earned win on Saturday. Photo HPCC FB December 2021

• Cornwall 91/6 lost to Papatoetoe 92/2 (C Agafili 59*) by eight wickets.

• Takapuna 124/5 (F Trussler 34) defeated Howick Pakuranga 73 (J barnett 4-17) by 51 runs.

Sandra Mitchell (Warkworth) and Roger Kennedy (Manurewa) with Jill Groenestein (Howick) and Jim Dickson (Howick) runners-up. White division winners were Brendon Neilson (Pukekohe) and Peter Dodge (Takapuna) with Cheryl Windsor (Pakuranga) and Graeme Norton (Papakura) runners-up.

In presenting certificates to the eight successful players, Graeme Norton, President of Counties Manukau Croquet Association, acknowledged the dedication all clubs had displayed in sustaining croquet as a popular, competitive sport within such a difficult year with Covid-19 disrupting so many scheduled programmes. Howick Croquet also distributed several fun prizes, recognising players for achieving special shots, tactical judgment and impressive ball control during the day.

Left: Blue Division runners-up Jill Groenestein and Jim Dickson from Howick Croquet. Photo supplied

OWAIROA < HOWICK

In celebration of Howick’s 175th Anniversary, Times Media has published a compilation of stories from Howick Historian Alan La Roche, mbe, documenting the history of our region.

Available from Times Media, 10 Central Tce, Howick and online at www.times.co.nz Also available from Poppies Books Howick, Paper Plus Howick and the Howick Historical Village

k and districts from umenting the history of Howic A compilation of stories doc region’s 175th anniversary Roche, mbe, celebrating the La n Ala an tori His k wic Ho

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