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wo men have been arrested and charged over a spate of bag snatches around the city including at locations in east Auckland. Counties Manukau East Police inspector Colin Higson says the arrests were made as part of an investigation into bag snatches carried out since May. “The incidents had predominately been reported in the Counties Manukau district and in the areas of Botany and Papatoetoe,” he says. “Police have charged two men, aged 22 and 24. “Both are currently before the Manukau District Court on numerous charges relating to theft and other dishonesty offences.” Higson says the police investigation remains ongoing and he cannot rule out further arrests or charges. “Police would like to acknowledge the community’s strong reaction to our recent social media appeal. “While the news of the arrests will be reassuring to our community, we continue to urge them to keep their safety front of mind and to remain vigilant.”

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Counties Manukau Police recently posted a video to its Facebook page about the spate of bag snatches in south-east Auckland. In the video, sergeant Nicolas Jensen says the people committing the bag snatches park behind the victim’s vehicle. “The passenger will exit their vehicle and run to yours, steal your handbag and they’re gone. “Our investigations are ongoing and we’d like to reassure the community we take these matters very seriously.” Jensen provides suggestions to help members of the public reduce the risk of being targeted by a bag snatcher. He says people should not carry large amounts of cash, lock their doors when they get into their vehicle and place their handbag under the front seat. If someone finds themselves being targeted by a bag snatcher, they should not chase the offender but instead get a description of the person and phone 111, Jensen says. The video posted by police to Facebook includes CCTV footage of a number of suspects who may be involved in the bag snatchings. ➤ Turn to page 5

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New life thanks to wife’s kidney By NICK KRAUSE

t 74, Peter Young is a dynamo. His community work is prolific. He is ubiquitous and everyone knows him within the community. It took a dicey operation to bring him to a stop, albeit temporarily. Young, serving his second term on the Howick Local Board (Botany subdivision), is recovering from a kidney transplant. You’d never know it though. Until the operation on March 17, St Patrick’s Day, his survival depended on dialysis. As his condition deteriorated, his only option was a kidney transplant. As Young explains, a family member would always be the first to approach for reasons of compatibility. The universe had other ideas. Enter his wife Pauline, 71, who volunteered to be tested to be a donor for her husband. “She said, ‘Oh, can I try?’,” says Young. “Usually, it would be the son or daughter or father or mother. She said my son is young, he has a family. “My wife gave 22 vials of blood to ensure a match with my blood

and (there was) also other checking – scans, x-rays to make sure she’s a healthy lady and she can donate to me. It’s not an easy process.” “I’m lucky she gave me the kidney that changed my life back again.” Young’s problems began 10 years ago, initially with kidney stones, then gout. It wasn’t until just a few years ago he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). High blood pressure followed. CKD is divided into five stages based on levels of kidney function with five being kidney failure or close to failure. “I noticed it three years ago it (kidneys) go to level three,” says Young. “My doctor said it will go slowly down to level five. There is no cure. When you get to level five, you have to go to dialysis.” Dialysis worked, however other readings brought matters to a head. His eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate, which is a measurement of how well the kidneys are cleaning the blood), was approaching critical levels. “It was March 17 – they reached the point. Around 15 they prepare for the transplant. When it gets to 8

it’s getting really dangerous so I had to do it fast,” Young says. “In the morning my wife went to the hospital, they took her kidney out and then after four hours, I would go to surgery.” After the kidney transplant, Young was very pale and he was fatigued. With a compromised immune system, he spent three months keeping away from people, easier around March thanks to Covid-19 lockdown. He was able to fulfil his local board duties via Skype meetings for two months. It could so easily have gone badly though. Last November he broke his leg in a fall on the stairs at home. Already tired, with his body trying to keep up, he was worried he might not heal enough for the March operation. “Now, I’m feeling I’m 50 years old ... I look younger. At 4.30am I wake up and work until midday. After lunch, I take a nap and then work until 9 o’clock,” says Young. “I’m organising more and more activities. Last Sunday we had a meeting in Botany Library and the next day I organised the musical festival which was very successful.”

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And there are the regular newsletters for the Botany and Flat Bush Ethnic Association which he founded four years ago. “Winter time we have a lot of projects,” he says. Local board duties include cultural activities and events, particularly through Botany Library. “We’re always looking for more volunteers for the library,” says Young, who lives on Point View Drive. Meanwhile, his wife – who shies away from publicity – is the picture of health. “She only had one cut and is healing fine. Doctors say maybe her life will be two years shorter but she doesn’t mind so long as we can live together,” says Young, who in 2016 finally made it onto the local board

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n east Auckland local fears for her family’s safety in South Africa as the country faces its worst unrest in decades. On June 29, former South African President Jacob Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in prison for contempt of court and refusing to testify for alleged corruption. He was then subsequently arrested the following week. His arrest caused looting and violence in the two most populous provinces.

“It has an effect on the whole country. It’s not a race thing.” There have been several days of unrest in South Africa.

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Police arrest two suspects ➤ From page 1 Jensen says the thieves drive stolen vehicles and use stolen credit cards to “obtain items for themselves”. The Times reported in May the experience of an east Auckland woman who had items stolen from her vehicle while parked at a local shopping precinct. She bought some leggings from Kmart Botany at about 5.20pm on May 18. The woman got into her car and put on her seatbelt when another vehicle was used to block her car from backing out. A man she estimates was aged 20-30 years then appeared at her front passenger window. She says he opened her car door and started going through her shopping, which was sitting on the front seat. The man grabbed her wallet, a pair of new $7 leggings she bought from Kmart, and ran back to the waiting car, which then left the area.

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PETS

Missing feline’s triumphant return By ZOE GARDEN

missing cat has stunned and relieved its owners by strolling in at 4am one day – more than a month after going walkabout. Alyssia Mclaren and her partner Jeremy were astonished when their beloved cat, Bear, walked into their bedroom and meowed after having been missing for five weeks and three days. “We thought we were dreaming,” Mclaren says. “We both jumped out of bed and hoped it wasn’t someone else’s cat.” Bear has been a much-loved pet of for nine years. He’s night-black, has a distinguished missing left ear tip and a majestic coat of fur. He is quite afraid of humans but loves to hang around the kids Crafty Club on Baird Street. When he went missing on May 21, Alyssia posted to social media in the hopes of him being spotted. “My sweet but stupid boy Bear is missing again,” she says. “He hasn’t done a runner in three years so we are thinking he may be either hurt of locked somewhere.” Three years previously they’d moved into a new house. Alyssia

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says he must’ve gotten himself lost. Luck was on their side however as 11 days later she found him two streets away while doing a missing cat flyer drop.

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THEATRE

Act your age, what a laugh By ZOE GARDEN

hildren’s Musical Theatre Studio is presenting a comedic and charismatic musical farce starring seasoned and inexperienced actors at the Libretto Theatre on Vincent Street. Act Your Age is described as a “rare combination of wonderful new music, belly ache humour and farce”. It opens on Saturday July 17 at 2pm and will have repeated afternoon and morning viewings until Sunday July 25. The director, Susanne Dell, says that the music was created specifically for the show. “It’s primarily aimed at adults,” she says. “It’s the first musical we’ve done aiming for a more mature and local audience.” Despite that, the musical can be enjoyed by all ages.

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character. “She has crazy schemes that she can never quite work out.” Wilbyn Mitchell is an inexperienced actor who will be playing multiple roles, but primarily the photographer. “He’s very flamboy-

ant,” Wilbyn says, “and very out there.” Both of them have found separate challenges on the production of the show. “It’s been very difficult judging the timing,” Viktoria says.

“It’s a farce so it’s very in, out, in, out.” Wilbyn has struggled with speaking in front of an audience in the past. “The musical has taught me how to overcome my stage fright somewhat,” Wilbyn says. “It’s been great.” They have both found that they’ve been shifted out of their comfort zones. Susanne told the Times the cast and backstage staff have been doing a great job, and that it’s been a “difficult show to master”. Those who attend will be offered a platter with a six-person table setting. “It’s great for a night out and to support local theatre with friends or family,” Susanne says. ➤ Tickets are available at https:// www.trybooking.com/nz/events/ landing?eid=5034&

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COMMUNITY

Energetic canines to get first dedicated dog space By CHRIS HARROWELL

eople are being asked to have their say on a proposal to create east Auckland’s first enclosed dog park. Public submissions close on July 25 on a plan to build the fenced-off space at Macleans Park in Bucklands Beach. The Howick Local Board initiative would be the first of its kind in the area and would create an off-leash area with double-gated access in which dogs can run and play with their furry friends. Board chairperson Adele White says the initiative began seven years ago when a dog trainer suggested during the consultation phase of the board’s plan that it consider creating a dog park in the Howick ward. “Local boards since have been keen to pursue this and we’re continuing that consultation now on the choice of sites. “We’ve seen the popu-

larity of dog parks around Auckland. We’re looking for sites that are easily located and accessible to the public.” Two locations at Macleans Park have been put forward for people to say which they prefer and why. The first is in the park directly opposite Charles Dickens Drive. The council says it’s a flat, open, visible area that’s accessible, has car parking a short walk away in Macleans Road and has seating and a rubbish bin. The downside is limited car parking on Charles Dickens Drive, possible noise disturbance for neighbours, and it would be in sight of neighbouring properties, the council says. The second potential location at the park is accessed from Macleans Road and is adjacent to Macleans College. It’s also an open, visible, and accessible spot and has car parking on Macleans Road. Its negatives are being in sight of neighbouring prop-

Working to create east Auckland’s first fenced-off dog park are, from left, Howick Local Board chairwoman Adele White and board members Bruce Kendall and David Collings. Times photo Wayne Martin

erties, it may make the park look crowded, and noise. White says creating a fenced-off dog park at Macleans Park will not take away the existing off-leash area popular with local dog owners.

“That is well-used and I’m sure it will continue to be,” says White. Board member Bruce Kendall says the fenced-off space will be useful for people who want an enclosed area to train or socialise their

dogs with others. “Especially if their dog is young and doesn’t have good recall,” he says. “It may tend to take off and go onto the road or annoy people who are not used to dogs.

“Dogs that are well-trained are fine off-leash.” White says the board is contemplating establishing a fenced-off dog park in each of the Howick ward’s three subdivisions. She says the first one, in Macleans Park, will not obstruct views of the area. Kendall adds: “We had expert advisors from the council come to us with a list of requirements, including around safety, not blocking the view and being close to the road so it’s easily accessible.” Council officers will meet with the board at the end of August to discuss public feedback and consider the next steps. The board will then make a final decision on the location of the dog park at its business meeting in September. ➤ To make a submission, go to www.aucklandcouncil. govt.nz and search for “dog park”, or email howicklocalparks@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz before July 25.

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ART

Student artists recognised Eleven local students were among the awards recipients in the The Pat Hanly Creativity Awards hosted by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. A total of 67 Year 13 art students from 35 secondary schools throughout the Auckland region were recognised. Established in 2002, the awards recognise secondary school students who display high levels of creativity in the visual arts. ‘The focus of The Pat Hanly Creativity Awards is to acknowledge the constantly developing nature of what it is to be a young artist and creative in the 21st century,’ says Auckland Art Gallery director Kirsten Lacy. ‘The awards offer a way to create a valuable sense of achievement and recognition and open up the possibility of making connections with peers and with this gallery. They also acknowledge the essential role of schools, art teachers and parents in supporting the creative arts.’ The awards, supported by AUT, acknowledge the late artist Pat Hanly’s contribution to New Zealand contemporary art and his passion for art education and supporting young artists. Recipients of the Pat Hanly Creativity Awards, along with their whanau and teachers, were honoured at a gala event at gallery. Meanwhile, Sancta Maria College’s Lance Zuniga, who was a Pat Hanly Creativity Awards

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Lance Zuniga received the People’s Choice Prize at Howick Youth Council’s East Auckland Visual Art Showcase for his magnificent painting called ‘The truth is not in the words, it’s in my eyes’. This painting was inspired by Kanye West (American rapper) and took about Photo supplied three days to complete.

recipient, was also recently named winner of the People’s Choice Award for 2021 at Howick Youth Council’s East Auckland Visual Art Showcase. PAT HANLY CREATIVITY AWARDS 2021 LOCAL RECIPIENTS • C aela Ackerman, Botany Downs Secondary College • Renee Tabunot, Howick College • Stevie Wood, Howick College • Elyssa Chen, Macleans College • Maggie Xian, Macleans College • Avril Hii, Ormiston Senior College • Ruby Zhai, Ormiston Senior College • Sharon Sun, Pakuranga College • Yujie Weng, Pakuranga College • Ivy Oliveria, Sancta Maria College • Lance Zuniga, Sancta Maria College

n 1945, after the end of World War II, there was an uneasy peace around most of the world. In 1949 our Prime Minister Peter Fraser introduced Compulsory Military Training (CMT) for all 18-year-old men for 14 weeks, then 20 days each year for two years including a 14-day annual camp. The CMT ceased in 1957. All boys had received military training at secondary schools, including rifle range practice. In July 1950, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in North Korea, with the assistance of the Peoples Republic of China, invaded the Republic of South Korea. The Americanled United Nations forces called for assistance from many countries including New Zealand, as a “peacekeeping force” - 1056 volunteers were sent from New Zealand in the K-Force including seven from Howick. South Korea was an ally of Britain serving against Japan and Germany in World War II. When our soldiers left, most thought the war would be over in six months. It took two-and-a-half years. America said they would

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30 degrees C. As recognition for their service, those serving in South Korea were offered low interest rates by banks for sections and homes on their return. John Granger, the Whitford hillbilly guitar-playing artist and yodelling drover, toured for six months - four months in South Korea and two months in Japan entertaining the New Zealand troops with the National Broadcasting Service Concert Party. All were in military uniforms but no “dog tags” [with names in case you were shot]. Concerts were in daylight. In July 1953, an armistice was signed, and an uneasy peace remains with a DMZ (Demilitarised Zone) of a 160-mile-long corridor, 2.5 miles wide over the Korean Peninsula. Of those serving from New Zealand, 33 died in active service, 79 were wounded and one was taken prisoner. All the Howick men survived although they all complained of the extreme cold in the Korean winter months. Most returned to live in Howick. Alan La Roche MBE Howick Historian alanlaroche@xtra.co.nz

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not use atomic bombs on Korea. Politicians said the war “would stop the flow of Communism from Soviet Russia” and most New Zealanders supported the war. The prices for wool, cheese, butter and milk powder all increased during this period, pleasing the farmers. The manganese mine at Kohukohunui, Clevedon, operated by Pat Manning of Howick increased production for wartime armaments. The Howick volunteers included Jack Sivewright and Bob Skeen, both gunners, along with Terry Lees, Brian O’Connell, Second Lt. L. Pearson, and Captain Phil Hughes RNZAF. Three frigates were sent from New Zealand: the HMNZS Pukaki and HMNZS Tutira and HMS Rotoiti which included L. Seaman Ron Hulse RNZN. A farewell dance social was held in the Howick Town Hall and they were given a gift from the community before leaving. There were advertisements in Howick newspapers for books to be sent to South Korea for our troops. Some sent extra warm clothing as it was often down to minus

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SKATE PARK BLOSSOMS

Had an awesome event last week with our local skateboarders who recently took out ZM Best Song Award at the Smokefree Rockquest regionals, Pakuranga College year 11 students Allan Karo on guitar and vocals, Joseph Morrow on drums and Willem HewitsonTownley on bass from “Blossom”. Aaron Martin East Skate Club founder/ local skater dad

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Regarding, “Racism ‘systemic’ in England” (NZH, July 15) I note that ‘The Runnymede Trust’, an ‘antiracism’ organisation, relies on there being “systemic racism” in Britain as a rationale for operating – for the income and careers of those involved. This is despite the contrary findings of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities (Cred), who

say racism does exist in Britain, but it is not “systemic”. The claim that the players faced “a tide” of racial abuse, proffered as evidence of systemic racism, is an “own goal”. Some 585,000 tweets were sent to players, during the opening stages of the Euro 2020 Cup, and investigated by police and media. Most came from fake accounts and most originated overseas. In the particulars: 46 per cent of racist Tweets came from the United Arab Emirates, 19 per cent came from India, 10 per cent from Iran, 8 per cent from Egypt, 5 per cent from Saudi Arabia, 5 per cent from Pakistan and 5 per cent from ‘other countries’. (In the UK, a 12-year-old boy has been arrested for one of the Tweets, accused of “inciting hate”.) Of the 585,000 Tweets, the ‘Guardian’ found only 44 were explicitly racist i.e., 0.0075 per cent of the total. About 2000 were

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SETTLERS WOULD HAVE GOT ON WITH IT RE: How will we power EVs? Gary Hollis (Times, July 6). I wonder if my European forebears, who arrived here in sailing ships, worried they’d never have weather tight houses and roads. They must have had some idea what they were in for because, unlike the earlier wave of colonisation by Polynesian migrants, explorers had visited and returned to Europe. Thank goodness those stoic settlers didn’t just whinge about how hard it all would be – they got on with it. And here we are living in

a modern, technological society, built by hard work and sacrifice. Surely we can stop burning fossil fuels and adjust to less harmful sources of energy. I’ll tell Gary Hollis one thing for free, Jacinda Ardern has a much better grasp of our predicament than the miserable grizzling Opposition, aka the Clueless Klutz Clan. Dennis N Horne, Howick

THIS ISN’T DEMOCRACY

Do I take it that after about seven years in the planning, months of public submissions and three years of an independent hearings process, the Auckland Unitary Plan has been radically changed at the stroke of an unconsulted pen, and the heritage of our vulnerable Single House Zones will be fatally overridden by massive apartment blocks? Where there is virtually no infrastructure or money for it either and which is why it is SHZ in the first place? Sorry? I thought this was a thoughtful democracy, not a mindless dictatorship. Janet Dickson

EVS, THE SUN AND E-LIGHTENMENT I’ve read Y&B Brett’s letter to the Times (July 13) and I, too, haven’t the remotest idea of the cost of installing a solar system that can do all theirs is claimed to do, i.e. enough panels to power a house, charge an electric vehicle (EV) and sell power

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EDUCATION

Beloved deputy principal retires By ZOE GARDEN

owick College’s much-loved deputy principal has retired after 35 years in a heartwarming farewell by staff and students. Janice Wright has been at Howick College since 1986. She began as a teacher in the Social Sciences Department specialising in social studies, geography and tourism – and eventually became the Head of Learning Area. “I’ve wanted to teach since I was a little girl,” Wright says. Described as an innovative teacher, Wright introduced the subject of tourism to Howick College, nurturing it through its development as a subject including the significant growth in the IT nature of the tourism industry. Pre-internet, Wright wrote her own resources. She is also renowned for her lasagne and chocolate pudding at camps. “I loved working with the students,” Wright says, “and seeing their growth in confidence.” Wright’s switch from teaching to the role of deputy principal involved more strategic and difficult deci-

Janice Wright, left, with Skyla Law-Chen, the artist of Janice’s Photo supplied portrait.

sions, she says. “It was a change.” The two biggest highlights of her career at Howick College was teaching two National Scholars in geography and heading a conference for more than 100 specialist classroom teachers (SCTs). During her time as a SCT, she embedded the Very Good Teaching programme within the school that helped establish the pedagogy of learning relationships that remain a foundation to this day.

“Throughout my years at Howick College was the growth of our ethnic communities,” Wright says. When she arrived at the school, she could count Maori students on one hand. Now she says the school is a representation of ethnic diversity in Auckland. Her dedication to both roles – teaching and deputy principal – can be seen in the response to her retirement. On July 9, Wright retired. Her office, when glimpsed, was filled with knick knacks given to her by fellow staff

COMMENT

Money for the Mongrel Mob a sick joke The news last week that the Government had put up nearly $3 million in funding towards a Mongrel Mob-led drug programme came as a shock to all New Zealanders, who every day are given more evidence that Labour has its priorities wrong. The Mongrel Mob are a gang of thugs, plain and simple, who have no interest in getting people off drugs and prefer the complete opposite. Selling drugs to vulnerable people is their bread and butter. Add on the “donation” from the Human Rights Commissioner during his recent visit to one of their gang pads and it’s clear this Government sees no problem handing out taxpayer money to organised crime. It’s no wonder gang membership and activity are off the charts. The gangs don’t just feel safe to go about their business under Labour, they feel supported. This also comes on the heels of a recent decision by the Government to reject a funding request by Mike King’s Gumboot Friday, a reputable charity well known for its work with kids and their mental health. Why on earth the Government sees fit to award the Mongrel Mob funding and not an actual charity is mind boggling. It’s an insult to the hard work of all charitable workers and volunteers doing their best, often with minimal resources, to make a difference. It’s not surprising to hear frontline police officers are also upset with this decision. The funding for the Mongrel Mob will come out of the Proceeds of Crime fund,

MP for Pakuranga

Simeon Brown

members. There were hugs and presents. And at the official farewell at the sports centre, it was packed with staff, students, Wright’s husband and daughter, and principal Iva Ropati. A variety of cultural groups – Tongan, Cook Islands, Indian and Samoan – performed dances that she would occasionally and playfully partake in to the applause and cheers of students. “I retired so I could leave with a great high,” Wright says. As the professed matriarch of Howick College, Wright is leaving behind a laudable legacy as a teacher and a school leader. “I’m going to miss it,” Wright says. In her retirement, she plans to spend time with her family and travel extensively.

News bites

CHAN MAKES CULINARY GRAND FINAL

CLARIFICATION ON PARK SALE PROCESS

Wei-Zin Chan from Botany Downs Secondary College is the regional winner for Auckland South in the National Secondary Schools Culinary Competition (NSSCC). Wei-Zin’s winning dish was a broccoli pancake with three cheese ricotta, broccoli puree with walnut filling, pickled broccoli stem and salsa and garnished with microgreens and balsamic glaze. Each regional winner will choose a teammate and compete in the NSSCC Grand Final against seven other regional teams on September 8.

A story in the Times on July 12 (p15, “Residents step up to fight council plan to sell reserves”) incorrectly stated the process being used to dispose of the public parks is not being done under the Reserves Act 1977. As the Times has previously reported, for the sites Auckland Council wishes to sell that are classified as reserves under the Reserves Act, a process for the revocation of their reserve status, including public and iwi notification, is necessary before the properties in question may be lawfully sold.

What’s on

COMMUNITY GROUP AGM

People are invited to the Flat Bush Old School Hall Community Group annual general meeting, at the hall, 7pm, Tuesday July 27. All interested people very welcome, come hear about the progress on the hall renovations. Anybody interested in joining our committee most welcome. Enquiries: Mike 279 3956.

U3A MEETING

U3A Ormiston next meets on Thursday July 22, 10am, Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner Murphy’s Road and Flat Bush School Road. Chris Cameron speaking on Maori Schools and Warren Taylor will describe Miniatur Wunderland. All welcome, free admission, morning tea provided. Contact: Mike Lowe 279 3956 / 021 772 478.

COAST CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU DROP IN Not sure? Ask us! Free information and advice. Every Fri 9.30am-11.30am. Device Drop in – Free device advice by local technician Tariq Bader. Every Fri 10.30am11.30am – Bookings essential. Legal Clinic – Free legal guidance 15-minute session with Breanna Fuller from Sutcliffe Matson Law Every Thu 10.30am-11.30am – bookings essential. Ph 5768331, 0800 367 222 or enquiries.pakuranga@cab.org.nz.

HELP RESTORE A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE ISLAND essentially meaning the Government is handing back money police had rightfully confiscated. What better way to get your money back than to pretend it’s for a good cause, particularly when this Government seems ready to believe anything the gangs tell them. As a nation we should be cracking down on gangs who perpetuate harmful and violent action against our society. Instead, we’re rewarding them and giving them the resources and space to continue growing. It’s safe to say Labour is no longer just soft on crime, they’re funding it. Simeon Brown is MP for Pakuranga

Motuihe Island Trust needs your help to continue the restoration of the native forest on this lovely island, very close to the eastern suburbs of Auckland. Sunday July 25 is our next planting day, then fortnightly after that. Contact Fiona on info@motuihe. org.nz.

THURSDAYS @ SEVEN CONCERTS Young east Auckland pianist Lawrence Wong returns to Thursdays @ Seven this week. Lawrence is currently pursuing an Artist Diploma in Solo Piano Performance with full scholarship at Indiana University. His programme features music by Debussy, Dupont and Chopin. Thursday July 22, 7pm-8pm at All Saints Church, Howick. Admission by donation.

HOWICK COMBINED PROBUS

Why not join us to celebrate our 24th birthday and hear John Hartley, The Laughing Policeman, on Tuesday, July 27, Howick Bowling Club, 10am-12 noon. Morning tea provided, new members/guests welcome. All information, phone Mary 273-8804.

CHINESE TEA CEREMONY

The Song Dynasty (9th – 13th Century) was the heyday of Chinese tea culture. Cha Ling – a tea artist will demonstrate the traditional Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony. Free event. All welcome. Highland Park Library, 16 Highland Park Drive, Tuesday July 27, 3.30pm-5pm. Call Auckland Libraries 377 0209 or email HighlandPark.Library@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

AN EVENING OF HYPNOTIC COMEDY Haiming Jiang, renowned comic hypnotist, will entertain at this hilarious event. Tuesday, July 27 from 7.30pm. Fundraising for the U15 rugby team to represent Botany Downs Secondary College at the Hurricanes Rugby Tournament in Wellington. Contact mandjcarson@gmail.com for details and ticket info.

FREE CONCERT

Manukau Concert Band presents Festival – a free concert for the community. Door donations will be accepted but no entry fee, Thursday July 22, 7.30pm, St Andrew’s Church, Howick.

VOLUNTEERS DAY

Highland Park Library, Saturday July 31, 11am-2pm. Meet and greet local volunteers groups, find a group to join. Give a hand to your local community. All welcome! Highland Park Library, 16 Highland Park Drive. For more info call Auckland Libraries 377 0209 or email HighlandPark. Library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. What’s On is a free community notice-board for nonprofit groups. Send notices to whatson@times.co.nz or drop into our office at 10 Central Terrace, Howick. Notices must be received by the Wednesday before publication. While every effort is made to run the notices, space restrictions may mean notices may not run. Keep notices to less than 50 words. There is no guarantee your notice will run. Where publication of a notice is time-critical, groups should consider placing a classified advertisement to ensure placement.

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ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

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Saturday 14 August, 4.30pm Fencible Lounge, Howick Library

LEARNING ASSISTANT Fixed Term, Term Time only Years 7-10

• The position is for three days a week (0.6).

We are seeking a person with strong relational skills to support students with special needs. Previous experience in working with students with learning and physical disabilities will be an advantage. Candidates will be able to work in a busy school environment with pre-adolescent and adolescent learners.

• Appointments will be made on receipt of a suitable applicant. • Commencement date to be negotiated. • Applications close at 4.00pm on Wednesday 28 July. Please apply with cover letter, current CV and three referees to: DE279731

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Join our highly regarded school and work alongside a supportive and collegial team who deliver dynamic and innovative programmes.

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SOLUTIONS

Please send your application, with CV & covering letter to: ayoung@mhjc.school.nz.

Lyn Baxter, Principal’s Secretary Email: lbaxter@somint.school.nz

Care Group Ltd is the leading provider of Urgent Primary Care services in East Auckland and has been delivering care to the local community for over 30 years. This includes an Urgent Care Clinic and general practice network. We are looking for a Property/Facilities Coordinator whose purpose is to coordinate the facilities and maintenance functions across our property portfolio and work with a collaborative and supportive team. Our East Care clinic operates 7 days a week with two other sites operating 5-6 days per week. We are a small to medium side business looking for a property extraordinaire who can structure and manager this newly formed role. This is a 40 hour role per week position, however there may be requirements to work outside of business hours from time to time.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Risk assessment and risk management skills. • Excellent practical problem solving skills. • Excellent people management skills including customer service orientation. • Able to interact positively with a wide range of people. • Good knowledge of building maintenance requirements. • Strong emphasis on systems and policies. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Attention to detail with excellent organisational skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. • Proactive • Ideally have 5 years’ experience in building maintenance, property management, project management or staff management.

Please forward your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@eastcare.co.nz

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Need more staff?

Why not join us as a Community Patroller Phone Mike 0274 904 444 howickpakuranga.cp@gmail.com

MASSIVE CLEARANCE SALE

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No children under 12 years or handbags. Pay & Display Carpark. Eftpos, cash & credit cards only. No cheques accepted.

PAKURANGA COLLEGE

OPEN MORNING Saturday 7 August 2021 9.00am–12 noon

Parents of prospective students and their families, and members of the public, are warmly invited to visit our school on OPEN MORNING to see our campus, view displays and meet staff and students. The Reception office will be open during this time to accept enrolments. Michael Williams Principal

RENTALS

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ESOL Teacher

We are looking for an experienced Homestay Coordinator to join our International Student Care Team. This important role will include: ensuring a safe physical and emotional environment is provided for international students, coordinating temporary homestay placements, responsibility for the pastoral care of international students and being the 24hour emergency contact. This position would suit someone with a good understanding of the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice. The position will be 25 hours per week fixed term until Friday 10 December, 2021. Please send a cover letter, your CV and completed staff application form (available on the Howick College website) to employment@howick.school.nz Applications close on Friday 30 July, 2021 at 3pm.

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Backs thrill against Fiji A

backline master class with slick passing to dynamic wings Sevu Reece, Will Jordan and replacement Rieko Ioane highlighted a resounding 60-13 All Blacks rugby win against Fiji at Hamilton on Saturday night. With the physical Fijians making a storming start over the first quarter before their fitness fell away against the All Blacks’ superior speed and cohesion, the selectors would have been relieved at the improvement at the breakdown. With Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick performing well in the tight after the latter’s long stint in Japan, loose forwards Luke Jacobson, Akira Ioane and and the tigerish Ardie Savea excelled. There is an innate intelligence and directness about No 8 Jacobson’s robust game and he also excels at the breakdown. However the real revelation was the powerful surges by hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho who came off the reserves bench late and bulldozed his way to two stunning tries. Playing outside classy Aaron Smith and Richie Mo’unga, David

All Blacks winger Sevu Reece dotted down three times on Saturday.

Havili looks set for a long tenure as Anton Lienert-Brown’s centre partner, blessed as he is with vision and the knack of doing the right thing with near perfect timing. His backhand in setting up one of Reece’s three tries was perfection.

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Along with wings Will Jordan, Jordie Barrett and George Bridge, Havili can also play fullback, as can Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie who can double as first-fives. Switching from right wing to left

was no problem for the lightening quick Reece, the game’s most dangerous attacker. On coming off the reserves bench late, it was also good to see Rieko Ioane confirm he remains a better wing than centre although the extra experience has improved his game there too. Although spoilt for choice among his backs, head coach Ian Foster still needs to improve his muscular presence in the tight five to be confident of dominating there against the world’s best. It’s a challenge that must be met if they are to regain the World Cup in 2023 and break the 3-3 deadlock they have with South Africa. Hopefully Australia will provide a sterner test although they were mightily relieved to pip France in the dying minutes after losing to them in the same manner in their previous clash. Meanwhile the brilliance of the Elisapeta Toeava/Grace Nweke combination has justifiably carried the Northern Mystics into their first ANZ Premiership netball final following a narrow 56-54 win

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with Ivan Agnew against the Central Pulse. No one in the country passes better than explosive wing attack Toeava and no one jumps higher with perfect timing than 19-yearold, 6ft 4in Nigerian-born goal shoot Nweke. Invariably on the rare occasions she fails to goal, she gets the rebound. With the Tactics hoping to secure second spot on Sunday, their match against the Mystics should be a cracker, especially with in-form Karin Burger and Jane Watson doing their utmost to contain Nweke. The normally well-drilled Tactix struggled against the Magic before snatching a 49-47 win last up when Burger and Watson’s fast reflex defence swayed the result. And with the Southern Steel having upset the Mystics in the previous round the competition is tight. Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer

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Hornets mark 60th anniversary By JOSH GARRY Howick Hornets is a club that for 60 years, has been the greatest provider of entertainment, creator of memories, teacher of respect and the meaning of pride for thousands Howickians, myself very much included. For us, Paparoa Park is now, and has always been home. Every blade of grass [from the paddocks to the hill] is genuinely nothing short of sacred to the players and fans alike. The weekend just gone was the chance to not only celebrate all of this in true Hornets style, but also, further incorporate the club’s proud history with its very promising future and, importantly, share the occasion with the entire Howick community. Friday and Saturday evenings saw foundation members, life members, long-standing sponsors, players and fans alike coming together and enjoying two very memorable nights. Saturdays fantastic event hosted by sports broadcasting legend Stephen McIvor had plenty of special segments throughout the night, but none more so than the naming of Howick Hornets newest life member, Neville Campbell. It was a magical night to top off the two important wins achieved on the field by the Hornet senior sides. The fans who braved the dreadful conditions were treated to dominant displays, with both the home sides leading from start to finish, thus ensuring there is plenty to turn up for over the next few weeks. Hornets Fox memorial Reserve

Friday and Saturday evenings saw foundation members, life members, longstanding sponsors, players and fans alike coming together and enjoying two very memorable nights (above); and (below) Howick Hornets newest life member, Neville Campbell (second from left). Photos Graham Alderton

There was a good crowd at Bell Park on Saturday – despite the weather. Times photos Wayne Martin

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Eden just too strong Eden beat the Pakuranga United Premier Development side 20-8 in trying conditions in the George Nicholson Trophy Grand Final at Bell Park on Saturday. Pakuranga U21 Orange took

Grade remain unbeaten all season so far, with the Premier side staying in the scrap for a semi-final spot over the next few weeks. The upcoming draw sees the Hornets face Marist and Pt Chev away, finishing with the Mt Albert Lions at Paparoa, which could well be the game of the season. Sunday’s community day was largely postponed because of weather, although that didn’t stop the team at Ray White Eastern Group from coming along and entertaining the kids with face painting, balloon animals and other cool games, while the Howick

Masters over 35 teams put on a great game for the many people who turned up in support. To top this all off, this game was expertly refereed by Howick’s very own ARL-qualified ref, a future leader of the club, 12-year-old Randy Tuck. And nothing in the end could have been more fitting than for Randy, part of the Hornets future, to officially blow time on a special weekend that celebrated its past. Cheers Howick! Here’s to the next 60. Josh Garry is from Howick Hornets Rugby League

out the Plate Final 17-10 against Ponsonby at Western Springs while Pakuranga’s U85kg Taipans beat Grammar Tec Nga Taniwhas 14-11 in their Plate semi-final at Orakei Domain.

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