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An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of dozens of eels in an east Auckland waterway. Burswood resident Paul Taylor posted photos on social media on December 14 of what he says were more than 30 dead eels in the upper estuary in Huntington Park, near Ti Rakau Drive. He reported the find to Auckland Council, which is working to identify what caused the eels’ death. “Local children feed the eels,” Taylor told the Times. “I was told of the incident from neighbours who had first seen them and then went up to investigate.”

The council updated him that staff had visited the site and taken some eels away for analysis. He says he’s pleased with how quickly the council responded to the situation. Photos taken by the Times of the estuary show multiple dead eels of different lengths, as well as a fish, floating near the water’s surface. One image shows a dead eel surrounded by rubbish including what appears to be about 20 small pieces of plastic. Council team leader compliance response south Dirk Timp says the council’s compliance team visited the site to investigate after receiving a report of dead eels in the waterway.

“On arrival we found the waterway was running clear and there were no obvious signs the water had been polluted,” he says. “Officers tested the pH levels of the water and found it to be within the normal range. “At this stage it is not clear what caused the eels to die, however further testing will continue further upstream and downstream.” According to the Department of Conservation (DoC), there are two main types of eel in New Zealand, the shortfin and longfin. Longfin eels can be found throughout the country. “There are fewer eels today because of the loss of wetlands and historical commercial fishing

practice,” DoC says. “Currently the commercial eel fishery is managed by the Ministry for Primary Industries under the quota management system.” Longfin eels live mainly in rivers and inland lakes but can be found in almost all types of waters, usually well inland from the coast, according to DoC. People with information on what may have caused the death of dozens of eels in a waterway in Huntington Park can phone Auckland Council on 301 0101 and give the reference number 8110363397. The Department of Conservation has been contacted for comment.

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MPs fight for medical service By CHRIS HARROWELL

ast Auckland’s two local MPs have launched a petition in an effort to keep East Care Accident and Medical’s long-running overnight service operating. Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and Botany MP Christopher Luxon say they’re disappointed the medical centre in Botany Road “has been put into a position where they have to close their 24/7 overnight service”. The 11pm-7am service has been operating for more than 20 years

but ceased on December 18. East Care Group chief executive Gordon Armstrong says it’s a move “taken with enormous regret”. “We know better than most there is a significant need for the service we have been offering and that it’s highly prized within the community. “But we have found ourselves increasingly caught between a rock and a hard place, to the point where we can no longer provide a safe and high-quality overnight operation.” Brown and Luxon say East Care

has been self-funding the overnight service for the past two years since Counties Manukau District Health Board cut its funding. They say they will write to the health board’s chief executive, Margie Apa, to ask to meet with her to raise the community’s concerns and to request funding be reinstated urgently so the overnight service can be re-established. “We would like to thank East Care for their commitment to providing the overnight service to east Auckland and the fact they have been subsidising this service for

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er of overnight primary care in Auckland, they say. “Its closure will also certainly have a significant impact on the accident and emergency department at Middlemore Hospital.” Armstrong says the overnight service got off the ground without external funding. In 2014 the DHB gave it financial support as a regional initiative to provide access to overnight care and maintain financial viability in the face of increasing healthcare costs. The DHB reversed course in 2018. ➤ Turn to page 3

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spent more than $50 million on our Covid-19 response, and I’m pleased to say we have not had a single case of Covid-19 among our more than 18,000 residents and staff. The financial certainty the subsidy gave us was a factor in our success during a difficult period. “During the Level 4 lockdown we were unable to sell, market, refurbish, build or admit new residents, which severely impacted our trading and so we met the criteria to qualify for the subsidy. “We have regularly reviewed

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MPs fight to retain overnight medical service ➤ From page 1 Instead of delivering to its stated intention of having two funded overnight services in Counties Manukau, it elected none would be DHB-funded, Armstrong says. Brown and Luxon encourage people in the community to sign their petition and to encourage their friends, family, and neighbours to sign it as well. “We are committed to working with the community and stakeholders to ensure people in east Auckland have access to equitable health services, and know it will require a community response to make this happen.”

Local MPs Simeon Brown and Christopher Luxon are calling for East Care Accident and Medical’s overnight service to be funded so it can be re-established. Times photo Wayne Martin

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Bring on the new year By REAY NEBEN

The photos of Anzac Day told the story with It’s nearly over, this year Stockade Hill at dawn of 2020 with the crosses out but What a year it has instead of thousands of been and, certainly for people there were a few us in Auckland, the secgroups of family bubbles ond lockdown was reallistening on radios to the ly hard on businesses service. The rest of us that were just starting to were out at dawn at the recover. letterbox. Reay Neben The start of the year In this year we had started so well with a wonderful a General Election and we welsummer and so many events to go comed Christopher Luxon to join and enjoy. Life seemed wonder- Simeon Brown as our Botany and ful and then we shut down. It was Pakuranga MPs and also Judith so incredible that everything we Collins out in Beachlands. all knew was gone and we were What a year! at home 24 hours a day. Such fun I want to take this opportunity to but, amazingly, we all survived and thank our readers and our adverbecame much fitter by walking or tisers for their continued support cycling as the only other option during this trying year. Without was to put on weight with all the your support we couldn’t exist, so eating. thank you. For us in the publishing world, Our first issue back is Tuesday our lives changed very quickly January 12 where we will review with big publishers just pulling the 2020 year. In February, the their products out of New Zealand. Times will have celebrate 49 years We were all set up for everyone to of publishing and to do that for so be able to work from home and that long I have needed a great team. I is the one good thing for us that want to thank my team who have came out of this. We had talked worked tirelessly to bring you our for years that we should have this paper and magazines. Our industry option in the workplace but it took is one that has really been threatCovid to make it happen. ened and my team, including all We did publish each week a digi- our walkers, have been amazing. tal version of the paper and with How lucky are we that we can the photos that were taken every now go and enjoy the summer and day a record was compiled of a year celebrate together 2021. we hope to never experience ever Merry Christmas. We are back in again. The vaccines are being rolled your letterboxes next year. out globally right now and should ➤ Reay Neben is managing halt this virus once and for all. director of Times Media

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COMMUNITY

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fter the heart-breaking experience of the storage shed being broken into on November 8-10 with three Christmas hampers raffle prizes stolen, the ladies at Highland Park Sewing Club are grateful to the community for their unstinted support. The offenders who broke into the shed not only stole hampers with beautiful quilts and teddies handcrafted by the group of volunteers but had also defecated throughout the shed and destroyed the fabrics. After the Times wrote about the plight of the volunteers who had spent months working on quilts for Middlemore Kidz First Children’s Hospital and teddies that are given to St Johns for children in ambulances and other charities, the readers were outraged. Shocked and disgusted, they wanted to contribute in some way. Within days, generous donors replaced the three stolen Christmas Hampers with 13! Bev Telfer, coordinator of the group says, “With the guidance of Sharon Stewart our city councillor, the community combined to encourage us, to start again and

Councillor Sharon Stewart picks the lucky winners of Christmas hampers that were stolen last month but later replaced with help from community. Times photo Janine Hickmore

with all the amazing donations received and offers of goods, we were able to provide 13 hamper as prizes. “The group sold approximately 1600 raffle tickets and the draw was made on Thursday, December 3, by Councillor Stewart.

“We would like to specially thank Katrina Seymour and Michelle Codyre who organised the Beachlands, Maraetai and Whitford community, and together with NZ Merchants, Whittaker’s Chocolate and Barkers Geraldine provided us with four hampers,”

she says. “There were many individuals as well as organisations that made it possible including St John Ambulance, Nicks Fabrics, Countdown Highland Park and Dilmah Limited.”

Gretl Bass who started the Teddy Bear Group ‘Trauma Teddies’ for St John Ambulance says she is finally retiring from leading the group after 33 years. After dedicated years of selfless service, she says she would like to thank the community for all their support over the years The Teddy Bear group will now be led by Pat Pahl and Margaret Petty and the sewing group will be led by Bev Telfer. “They are all very capable and friendly ladies,” she says. Ten years after Bass started the group, she read an article in the New Zealand Herald asking for clothes for babies at Kidz First in Middlemore Hospital. “After reading this, Jill Fergusson and I started s sewing group. Ever since, both groups have grown and we have always had enough fabric, supplies and money to keep on going,” says Bass. “We couldn’t have done it without the community’s help. I hope and pray that you will continue your support. Wishing you all a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

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t was gutting to learn early last week that East Care has been forced into a position where they will be discontinuing their overnight primary health service. This means they will now close at 11pm and re-open at 7am in the morning. Counties Manukau DHB cut funding for East Care’s overnight service two years ago however East Care chose to continue providing this critical overnight service to our community, funding it themselves, something I am very grateful for East Care deciding to do.

Unfortunately, due to this lack of funding, staff fatigue and losing key staff has meant it is now not safe for East Care to continue operating overnight. This is unacceptable for our community and leaves 130,000 people living in east Auckland without an overnight primary health service. Christopher Luxon – MP for Botany and I have jointly written to Counties Manukau DHB CEO Margie Apa raising the community’s concerns and requesting an urgent meeting to discuss this issue and to find a solution.

We have also launched a petition whereby the community can register their request for the DHB to reinstate funding to East Care so that a 24/7 primary health service can be made available for our east Auckland community. You can sign this petition at www.save247eastcare.co.nz We are committed to finding a solution for our community and look forward to working alongside our community to do this. As this is my final column for 2020, I would like to also wish you all a very merry Christmas from

my family to yours. Thank you to the Times for the opportunity to write this regular column to keep you updated on important local and national issues which affect you. I am very grateful for the support I have received from the Pakuranga Electorate this year. 2020 has been an incredibly tough year for many in our community and I do wish you all the very best for 2021. I look forward to continuing to serve you in the new year. My office will close on December

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Big win in Bucklands Beach Two lucky Lotto Players will be starting their Christmas festivities early after winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold at Bucklands Beach Superette and at Four Square Matarangi in Whitianga. Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $16

million. Strike Four was also won on Saturday by a player from Kaitaia

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Discoveries Educare has licence cancelled Discoveries Educare Highland Park had its licence cancelled (meaning it cannot operate) as it failed to meet all of the conditions on its provisional license by the due date. Katrina Casey, Deputy Secretary Sector Enablement & Support at the Ministry of Education, said the non-com-

pliance leading to cancellation related to governance, management and administration requirements. The childcare centre opened in 2014. ➤ The Times has sought comment from the Discoveries Educare

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hop fronts and street trees draped with fairy lights, banners and light motifs, decorations adorning shop frontages and the sound of Christmas music in shops. This is Christmas in Howick Village. The festive season in Howick kicked off with a highly successful Christmas Fair on Friday, November 18. There were thousands of people in town for the evening and it was so gratifying to see young and old come out to enjoy the shopping, food and entertainment. The evening passed without the incidences that had plagued Midnight Madness over the last couple of years and a big thank you goes out to the organisers of the event, the police and security. The atmosphere was the best we have seen in many years. Then last Sunday week, the Village played host to the Howick Santa Parade. Again thousands flocked to the village to enjoy the

fun with entertainment, food and activities targeted to the young at heart. Of course, Santa was there in his resplendent best and a great day was enjoyed by one and all. Santa is in the Village through to Thursday December 24. He will be at the Kiwiana Christmas caravan located in Fencible Park on Picton Street. Don’t miss your opportunity to visit and give him your wish list for Christmas. The Howick Village market will run every Saturday morning up until Christmas with a special Christmas Eve market on December 24; just in time to get all those last-minute gifts and

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fresh produce before the big day. The market will reopen on Saturday January 9, 2021. In the New Year Howick Village Association will be hosting an event on Saturday January 30. “Fun in the Sun” will be a day of pop-up games, interactive activities, giveaways, music and entertainment for the children from 9 am to 1 pm at Fencible Park. 2020 has been a trying year and we look forward to 2021 bringing a much more settled time. On behalf of the business community of Howick Village, I would like to thank the residents of Howick and neighbouring suburbs for their outstanding support of our local businesses throughout this year. As a result of your support many businesses in Howick have been able to weather the storm of lockdowns. We wish everyone a great Christmas and an enjoyable New Year Ken Scott, Chair, Howick Village Association Inc

When the last Classy Crafts iconic indoor market for 2020 took place on Saturday December 19, all crafters and convenor Robyn Brown, could look back on the year with some satisfaction. Whilst it has been chal-

lenging year for everyone, it has also been a rewarding time. Most heart-warming has been the support received from local Howickians, responding to the plea to shop local. So thank you Howick. Thank you for

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Council’s arborists have been busy over recent weeks. Two large dead/declining trees overhanging the road at Shepherds Lane in Flat Bush, and two dangerously leaning pine trees in the Burswood Drive pine stand have been removed. There has been ongoing maintenance of blocks of street trees in Half Moon Bay, and general maintenance of trees throughout the area, alongside the attendance of requests made by members of the public. In October alone, 750 street trees were pruned and 23 new trees planted.

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Let’s talk local with Adele White Visit the Auckland Council website www. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz and enter ‘find a beach or park’ for information on our local beaches, parks and ideas for great walks. We want our holiday memories are happy ones! Stay mindful of your safety and that of others. Follow the road safety rules we are all familiar with, and act responsibly around water to enjoy your holiday activities without mishap.

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Lupe Hill (Activities Assistant), Rosalie Cooper (resident), Christian Pulley (Village Manager) and Sheila Dunn (resident).

Thank you all for your continued support. If you have an overnight emergency, please call Healthline on 0800 611116 or for a life threatening emergency, call 111.

There will be many who will be happy to see the end of 2020. It has certainly been ‘one out of the box.’ Local Board members will shortly take a much needed and well deserved break, with our workshops resuming at the end of January 2021. Our Local Board office will be closed from December 18 to January 18, 2021. For any urgent matters please call Council’s Call Centre Ph: 09 3010101. I wish you a safe, enjoyable and blessed Christmas - and good health and happy times in 2021!

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ith Christmas shopping season well underway, Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is asking Kiwis to consider beach safety when purchasing beach activitybased gifts. The national charity has compiled a shopping list of common beach activitythemed gifts, along with tips for helping your whānau member enjoy their new hobby safely. “Covid-19 travel restrictions mean many families are planning staycation’ this summer and we’re anticipating some big numbers at many of our local beaches,” says SLSNZ chief executive Paul Dalton. Dalton says beach activity gear can make for a great Christmas gift but that it’s important to keep your loved one’s safety top of mind when making a purchase. “Our volunteer surf lifeguards know how fun beach-based activities can be but they’re also acutely aware of how quickly things can go wrong,” he says. “It’s our goal to make sure Kiwis stay safe on our coastlines this summer and you can help by making sure your loved one is set up with the right knowledge and the right gear.”

SURF LIFE SAVING NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS SHOPPING LIST: 1. Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP): If you’re gifting someone a SUP, make sure it comes with a leash that’s right for the conditions. Your loved one will need a different leash for SUPing in the surf, for instance, as opposed to SUPing in rivers or harbour mouths. While you’re at it, make sure they’re set up with a lifejacket or PFD (personal floatation device). Check out www.supsafe.nz for more info on how to pick the right leash, as well as other great SUP safety tips. Is your loved one an experienced SUP user? If the answer is no, then consider signing them up for a course as part of their gift too. New Zealand Stand Up Paddling offers inexpensive courses throughout the country. 2. Sea kayak: Does your loved one own a lifejacket or PFD (personal floatation device)? If not, definitely include one as part of their gift - it could save their life if they get into trouble on the water. They’ll need two forms of waterproof communication as well, such as a hand-held VHF radio, a PLB (personal locator beacon) or a cell phone in a waterproof lanyard bag. For more sea kayaking safety tips, check out the KASK (Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers)

in your whānau keen to try rock fishing? If you’re looking at buying them the gear for Christmas, be sure to include a lifejacket - and make sure they wear it! This will help keep them afloat if they’re swept off the rocks. 6. Inflatable pool toys: This includes inflatable doughnuts, unicorns and flamingos etc., as well as old-fashioned inner tubes and lilos…but the key word here is pool. Every summer, volunteer surf lifeguards spend hours rescuing people who’ve been swept out to sea on inflatable pool toys. Even on the calmest of beaches, an off-shore breeze will sweep you out to sea very quickly. If Santa’s delivering an inflatable pool toy, please make sure it stays home when you head to the beach. 7. Sunscreen: Sunscreen makes a great stocking-stuffer! Just make sure it’s SPF30 or higher and look for AS/NZ 2604 standard on the label. ✦ For more beach safety tips, visit SLSNZ’s Beach Safety Messages page, or check out the Safer Boating website.

website. If they’re new to sea kayaking, then consider signing them up for a course - or link them up with an experienced friend or family member who can show them the ropes. 3. Surfboard: Surfing New Zealand recommends lessons for first-time surfers, before choosing a board. Surfing lessons make a great gift. You’ll find a list of approved surf schools on the Surfing NZ website. If you are buying a surfboard, get some advice at a surf shop to choose the best option for your loved one based on their age, size and level of surfing experience - and don’t forget a quality leash/leg-rope is essential for safe surfing. 4. Boogie board: Is Santa getting the kids a boogie board for Christmas? Make sure he includes fins and an attached leash! A leash that’s attached to the boogie board means your child will have a flotation device if they get into difficulty in the water - and fins will give them extra kicking power so they can swim back to shore. 5. Fishing gear: Is someone

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Bucklands Beach resident raises $2200 for Tearfund NZ By: Grace Stanton Bucklands Beach resident Dean Lovell-Shippey ran a 50km marathon and raised more than $2000 for aid and development agency Tearfund New Zealand. “I’ve never done more than 42km before. I’ve done a few marathons in recent years, but this was the biggest run to date,” Lovell-Shippey says of the race in October this year. He was raising money for Tearfund’s partners who work to prevent human-trafficking by educating communities of the dangers, rescue victims, bring perpetrators to justice, and helping reintegrate survivors back into the community if they have been trafficked. “With such a tough year for many, it was such a pleasant surprise to see that people still felt prompted to give. It helps that it is such a worthy cause; I find

that people will always open their hearts for this issue.” The money was raised by livestreaming the run on Instagram. “When I first heard about the atrocities of human trafficking and specifically child sex trafficking, my heart broke into a million pieces. I could not believe that there were children in the world, some as young as new-born babies, being treated in such a way,” LovellShippey says. “After hearing about all of this, I couldn’t simply sit back and do nothing.” And he didn’t. He started his own organisation called Find Her Smile in 2015. It started as a onemonth fundraiser back in October 2015. The goal was to raise $5000 in 30 days. With the help of his supporters, they managed to raise the money with days to spare. “During that month our

Facebook page gained a huge amount of traction and our supporter base grew. I was invited to speak to a few youth groups and schools around east Auckland and, before I knew it, the onemonth fundraiser turned into an organisation,” he says. “We were invited to speak at almost every school in east Auckland as well as several churches, groups and my own university. In and amongst the sudden growth, we also launched a clothing line.” At the beginning of 2020, Find Her Smile signed on to be an official partner with Tearfund New Zealand. “It’s been so great to work with an organisation that shares our passion and heart for the fight against human trafficking. Being able to raise money for the work they do is such a privilege,” LovellShippey says.

From left Pastor Ivan Hui, Rev E T Wong, Melissa Coward and Rebecca Birchall (Salvation Army East City Corps representatives).

HWC steps up for Sallies

t has been a challenging year for 2020. Covid-19 and the lockdowns have presented various challenges to many in our community. Those who were already in need before the pandemic are affected the most. As part of its community service, Holy Word Church of Auckland (HWC), based in East Tamaki, took part in the Salvation Army’s Christmas appeal this year. The church collected around

400 cans of food from its members in three weeks after calling for food donations. In addition, HWC also donated $1000 to the Salvation Army to support those families in need. The food and the cheque were delivered by Rev E T Wong and Pastor Ivan Hui to Melissa Coward and Rebecca Birchall of the Salvation Army on December 16. HWC wishes all local residents a Merry Christmas.

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Hmm…what to have for dessert? Chelsea Winter, the celebrity chef and cookbook author, has brought out a new offering just in time for Christmas – and they’re meat-free. Doesn’t mean they aren’t delicious though right? Try some of these for Christmas!

here’s everything to love about this much-anticipated new book from New Zealand’s favourite bestselling home cook, Chelsea Winter. Sink your teeth into a massive selection of dishes that go way beyond what you’d expect from plant-based fare to deliver hearty, tasty, fussy-eaterapproved satisfaction. From Chelsea’s worldfamous Lockdown Loaf and 10-second Aioli to creamy pastas, curries, burgers and lasagnes; clever classic reboots like cookies, brownies and ice cream; mouth-watering home baking and desserts and many more versatile staples, sides, sauces and snacks - there really is something for every occasion. It’s all 100 per cent meat-free, egg-free and dairy-free with loads of gluten-free options and top tips to inspire every cook - whether you’re catering for those people in your life who can’t (or won’t) eat certain foods or you’re keen to try a few plantified meals and want to know where to start. This book is everything you’d expect from Chelsea - easily available ingredients and totally delicious, fool-proof recipes that work. It’s supergood!

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PREP 30 minutes, plus 6+ hours soaking time and 7+ hours to freeze SERVES 10

OREO CHEESECAKE BASE • 2 x 137g packets Oreos • 2 tbsp coconut oil FILLING • 2½ cups raw cashews • 1 cup coconut cream • ½ cup melted coconut oil • 1 cup icing sugar • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) • ¾ tsp salt • 1x 137g packet Oreos, very finely chopped TOPPING • 100g dairy-free eating chocolate, chopped • 100ml coconut cream • 2 x 137g packets Oreos Place the cashews in a large heatproof bowl and cover with just-boiled water. Leave for 6 hours to soak (overnight is even better). Drain and rinse. Line the base and sides of a 22-23cm springform tin with baking paper. Place the base ingredients in a food processor and whizz until you have a fine crumb. Tip into the tin and press into an even layer (easiest with wet fingers or a spatula). Place the drained cashews, coconut cream, coconut oil, icing sugar, vanilla and salt in a blender (a food processor works,

but a blender is ideal). Process or blend until silky smooth — this could take 1-5 minutes, depending on how good your machine is. Transfer to a bowl and fold through the chopped Oreos. Pour the mixture on top of the base, cover and freeze for about 2 hours before adding the chocolate topping. Place the chocolate and coconut cream in a heatproof bowl sitting over a saucepan with a little simmering water in the bottom (don’t let the bowl touch the water). Leave it until the chocolate has nearly melted, then stir until smooth. Spread gently over the cheesecake in an even layer, then arrange overlapping Oreos around the outside and crumble some up in the middle. Cover and freeze again for 4-5 hours, or overnight, to set. When you’re nearly ready to serve, take the cheesecake out of the freezer and let it sit for 30 minutes or so to soften before you cut into it. TIP: The cheesecake will hold up in the fridge once defrosted. Extracted from Supergood by Chelsea Winter, published by Random House NZ, RRP $50.00. Text © Chelsea Winter 2020. Photography © Tam West 2020

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# The colours of Summer

Colour your world with this vibrant GeoCube® necklace, and bracelets from Coeur de Lion. Give a gift of something unique, bold, and handmade in Germany. David Fels Jeweller 53 Picton Street, Howick. Phone 09 537 2347.

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Reserve your table and bring this advert for a delicious dinner at a great price. Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm Golden Olive Restaurant – Fully Licensed – must present Dine-in | Functions | Takeaway this advert 190 Fisher Parade, Farm Cove Village. Ph 09 57 600 57 | www.goldenolive.co.nz www.facebook.com/golden.olive.nz

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Times, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 — 17 Your opinion matters to us. Email us at editor@times.co.nz; comment on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ timesonlinenz; or write to us at The Editor, Times Newspapers, PO Box 38232, Howick, Auckland 2145. Letters should not exceed 200 words and should carry the name, residential address and contact telephone number of the author.

WHERE’S THE BOARD?

Today (Friday, December 4), the Howick Youth Board gather at Te Tuhi to review and celebrate an incredibly successful year. They have broken new ground, delivered some amazing results, engaged the youth – and the entire Howick Local Board “cannot make it”. What an example. Such fantastic governance. People wonder why so many are disinterested in politics? The governance body who were gifted a high performing team, apparently have more important things to do. What a miserable bunch of people.

A parent Howick Drowning Prevention Auckland float at Howick Santa Parade.

FIRST TIME AT HOWICK SANTA PARADE It was for the first time that Drowning Prevention Auckland (DPA) recently participated in the Howick Santa Parade and it turned out to be a great experience. The energy and the interaction with the audience were very positive. Congratulations to Bo Burns for such a well organised and successful Howick Santa Parade. Our float that symbolised the commitment of water safety on drowning prevention in East Coast was to create awareness about safety measures in and around water. The statistics are alarming considering there were 12 fatal drowning

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in Tamaki Makaurau in 2020 even during the Covid19 with much less days to explore the outdoors. With summer here, DPA is keen to remind you of our key message of 4Rs when you find someone has trouble in the water: Recognise, Respond, Rescue and Revive. DPA has been connecting with local schools in Howick area to initiate the advocacy of drowning prevention to both pupils and staff at schools. DPA is now working with Howick Youth Council to have a host of select ethnic Water Safety Ambassadors to assist our educators.

Madison Chang Drowning Prevention Auckland

OPEN LETTER TO SHARON Dear Sharon Stewart QSM (Auckland Councillor, Howick Ward) You know how dangerous Rotary Walkway can be with large cracks in the path. We worked hard this year, to get the largest of these resolved. Now we see that this walkway is going to be turned into a runway – and we strongly object. Children use this recreational park [also there are] • dogs on and off leashes • cyclists • people on skateboards • people on crutches • elderly people and so this will be very dangerous

becoming a “race track” with runners trying to beat Dick Quax’s time.

Rob and Mary Pepping Half Moon Bay

THE POWER OF HUMAN SPIRIT Alan Breslau was truly a gift to the world; as he took his horrendous accident, and used it to make the lives of hundreds of thousands of burn survivors so much better! He was such an accomplished man prior to his accident; but what he managed to accomplish after his accident will live on and on! While I know he still did so many other things post burn; his creation of The Phoenix Society, the World Burn Congress and the Phoenix Society burn camps makes him the undisputed, largest force in history for helping to raise burn survivors out of the ashes of despair, and into productive and happy lives. Other than Alan, few others could have successfully risen from

those ashes without having this amazing, international support group built by Alan (and Delwyn). It has become the burn survivor’s lifeline to living life fully as a burn survivor! What a giant Alan truly was! Multiply this by all the Phoenix Society camps out there! Without Alan and Delwyn, Camp Susquehanna would have probably collapsed after two years. Eight kids year one, ten kids year two (and now over 70); it was so incredibly difficult to pull it all together safely! When Alan and Delwyn came in on the camp bus on the first day, I knew the Byler Sertoma club could pull it off! Alan changed all of our lives for the better; and allowed us to witness through him, the campers and others, just how powerful the human spirit could be! My being able to witness so many talking sticks was an experience only a tiny few non-burned people will ever experience! We are all very sorry for Delwyn’s loss but know that the Phoenix Society, and all of the incredible work that it does, will long live on! Alan and the Phoenix Society... Alan and Delwyn. Both were inseparable and powerful, symbiotic relationships. The world is so much better because these relationships were so strongly intertwined with each other!

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*Offer valid to 25.12.20 or while stocks last. Discount offers apply to selected beds and bedding only, prices as marked. Offers exclude Everyday Dream prices, run outs, clearance stock (unless otherwise stated) and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. See in-store for details. We reserve the right to correct errors or misprints. 30 day Comfort Guarantee Ts and Cs apply. *Interest Free ‘til 2023 (25 Months Interest Free) is available on in-store Q Card and Q Mastercard® Flexi Payment Plans & Purchases $999 & over until 25.12.20. Offer excludes Everyday Dream Prices, run outs, clearance, layby and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Lending criteria, $50 Annual Account Fee, New Cardholder fee – $55 Establishment or Existing Cardholder fee – $35 Advance Fee applicable, terms and conditions apply. Minimum payments of 3% of the monthly closing balance or $10 (whichever is greater) are required throughout interest free period. Paying only the minimum monthly payments will not fully repay the loan before the end of the interest free period. Standard Interest Rate, currently 25.99% p.a., applies to any outstanding balance at end of Interest Free period. Rate and fees correct as at date of publication, subject to change. Mastercard is a registered trademark and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. See in-store for full details.

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Season’s Greetings Howick Men’s Hairdressing We wish our clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Our offices will be closed at 1pm, Wednesday, 23 December, 2020 and will re-open at 8.30am on Tuesday, 5 January, 2021.

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We would like to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

www.galbraiths.co.nz

We are closed from Friday 25th December 2020 and re-open on Thursday 7 th January 2021.

2 Rices Mall, Howick. Phone 535 8956.

20+ YEARS IN BUSINESS

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Kitchen, Benchtop, Laundry, Vanity, Wardrobe manufacturer

Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Red Shed Palazzo will be having a Christmas break from the Breakfast/Lunch – licensed 21st December & reopening OPEN 5 days 8.30am - 4.00pm Wednesday to Sunday Friday the 8th January. 16 Jesmond Rd, Karaka Ph (09) 294 6687 Happy holidays Email: eat@redshedpalazzo.co.nz www.redshedpalazzo.co.nz

We close midday, Wednesday 23rd December and re-open 8.30am, Monday 18th January, 2021.

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James Gavin Donovan Solicitors

FERRACHI BOXING DAY SPECIALS

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• Conveyancing • Commercial • Relationship Property • Litigation • Traffic offences • Wills, Estates and Trusts

We are open 10am-3pm

James Gavin Donovan

Merry Christmas

Closed Tuesday, December 22, Michelle 2020 and re-opens Monday, Donovan January 11, 2021

Howick and Beachlands offices close midday, Friday, December 20 Email: info@jamesdonovan.co.nz & re-opens Monday, January 13, 2020

Howick: 22 Picton St, Howick. Ph 09 534 7169. Fax 09 535 6720. Beachlands: 42 Kouka Rd, Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre, Beachlands. Ph 09 869 4565.

77 Picton Street, Howick Phone 09 534 0241

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Units 1-3 Fencible Chambers, Cnr Fencible Dr & Moore St, Howick Village

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Dentart

WE ARE CLOSED ALL STATUTORY DAYS AND ONLY OPEN DEC 27, 29, 30 & 31 9AM-5PM. BACK TO NORMAL FROM JAN 5, 2021.

We would like to wish our clients Merry Christmas and a happy New Year HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS: December 29-31 – 8am-3pm Evenings & Saturdays available – phone for an appointment today

Dr Elena Artyukh

Phone 534 2614 16 SELWYN ROAD, HOWICK • www.dentart.co.nz

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DO YOU NEED A DENTIST?

Along with your regular dental check-ups, our services include surgical removal of teeth (including wisdom teeth) and complete root canal treatments. Your pain can usually be treated on the day of your visit. IV sedation is available for anxious patients.

EASTCARE DENTAL PROVIDES FAMILY DENTAL CARE AND CATERS FOR DENTAL EMERGENCIES – 7 DAYS A WEEK Terms and Call us today to make an appointment 277 1514 conditions apply 260 Botany Rd, Howick | www.eastcaredental.co.nz Southern Cross Health Society Follow us on Easy-claim available for members

The team at Crawford Medical wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and New Year Our Festive Season Hours: 24th of December – Closing Early at 3pm 25th to 28th December – Closed 29th to 31st December – Open 8.30am-4pm 1st to 4th January – Closed 5th January onwards – Resume Normal Hours

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Season’s Greetings BRYANT MARINE

Merry Christmas!

Unit 6a/50 Argo Dr, Half Moon Bay P: 537 0114 | E: raybryant@xtra.co.nz www.mercuryoutboard.co.nz

ENGINES MERCRUISER OUTBOARDS

Our office closes from midday Wednesday, December 23, 2020 and re-opens 9am, Monday, January 11, 2021.

Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas

We service and repair all brands

If you are looking for a new accountant to use we can assist. We offer personal service with a high level of professionalism. We respond to your accounting needs promptly ensuring matters are dealt with. Our services include financial accounts, tax returns, GST, online accounting systems and support and business advisory Whether you run a business, a trust or a rental property get in touch with Carol Rigby today about your accounting needs. You will receive a free 30 minute, no obligation consultation to discuss your needs.

Phone Carol A Rigby on 09 533 0520 Chartered Accountant | Email: carol@carolrigby.co.nz

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year from the team at Kelly Flavell Law.

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Office closes midday Wednesday, December 23, 2020 and re-opens Monday, January 11, 2021.

Mark Varga

Phone now or call in for a free quote. 1/8 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga. Ph: 576 3997

Enjoy Christmas!

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Lawyers in the heart of Howick

Barristers & Solicitors

18 Uxbridge Rd, Howick. Ph 535 2150 • kellyflavell.co.nz

We will be closed from 12 noon Wednesday, 23 December and re-open Monday, 11 January, 2021 at 9am.

Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas from the team at Fencible Law

Specialising in quality custom marine & auto upholstery, with over 30 years’experience.

Phone 09 533 3539 | Office 1, Howick Village Mall, Central Terrace, Howick Village | www.fenciblelaw.co.nz

THE TEAM AT DAVID FELS JEWELLERS WISH ALL THEIR CLIENTS AND FAMILIES A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR SHOPPING LOCAL AND HELPING US AND OUR FELLOW HOWICK BUSINESSES TO CONTINUE TRADING DURING A DIFFICULT YEAR. WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A CHRISTMAS BREAK FROM DECEMBER 25 AND REOPEN TUESDAY 5 JANUARY

We are closed from December 25, 2020 until Monday, January 18, 2021.

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Season’s Greetings Wishing you all a Merry Christmas DISCOUNT when you mention this advert

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Season’s Greetings from the team at SOS Appliance Repairs

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

from the team at

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535 1111 | 027 235 2517

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Howick School of Music

MARK WAKEFIELD BDS KIRI WAKEFIELD BDS

Wishes students and parents Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Season’s Greetings to our Valued Clients

Classes begin 13th February 2021 Enrol now – join our orchestras and bands

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We will close Thursday 24 December 2020 and reopen Tuesday 5 January 2021 Also closed Wednesday 6 January 2021 6 Walter MacDonald St, Howick. Ph 534 7465

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our plumbers are working throughout the holidays Right up until Christmas and throughout the holiday season, our plumbers are willing and able to help you with your project. We’re here & there when you need us! We’d also like to take this opportunity to wish our loyal (and local) customers a wonderful and safe holiday break.

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gas and drainage • Hot water cylinders • Bathrooms, kitchens • New and repairs

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

Brett 534 3562 027 493 0181

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ADAM OXLEY Certifying Plumber

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

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535 1111 027 235 2517

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534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746

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

SCHOOL CARETAKER Ormiston Primary School is located in Flat Bush and currently has a roll of over 1000 students. We are seeking a full-time, permanent caretaker to start in January 2021. You will work 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) term time as well as one week in each of the term breaks. The primary role of the Caretaker will be to ensure that the school buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard. This position will suit someone who: is physically fit, as it is a very hands on role; has excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills; can interact in a professional manner with staff, students, contractors and our community; has a high attention to detail, shows initiative and can maintain an overall safe environment. Duties will include being a key member of the Health & Safety Committee, building maintenance, upkeep of grounds, fixtures, fittings and equipment and liaise with contractors. The position reports to the Executive Officer. Previous experience working in a school caretaker role would be an advantage. Drivers Licence is essential. Conditions and remuneration are according to the School Caretakers’ and Cleaners’ Collective Agreement. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Police Vet Check. Applications close 12:00pm, 8 January 2021. Please email CV and covering letter to kdoidge@ormps.school.nz

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ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Phone Adrian 027 603 1919, ah 537 2345

Phone 09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 E: celsius@outlook.co.nz - www.celsiusheating.co.nz

An experienced gentleman with years of experience in additions, renovations, wallpapering & painting etc. All other work considered also...

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PAINTER, experienced in Int/Ext, Roof & Plastering, free quotes. Phone Mark 022 666 6380

Call Greg 022 508 0077

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ACTIVE retired carpenter, past master builder, wants small jobs e.g. easing sticky doors, windows, deck repairs, all carpentry jobs Ph: Bob 534 1355 or 027 4763937

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Phone Kenny 021 897 445

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CARPENTERS

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

PAINTER

 New work  Repairs & Maintenance  30 years experience

AIR CONDITIONING

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Call Simon 021-0247-4706

• Fence and deck repairs • Assembling flatpacks • Small painting jobs • Holes, cracks in walls and more The small jobs inside and out no one else wants to do Call or text Brian 021 285 1153

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• Decks • Bathrooms • Pergolas • Kitchens • Carports • On time Quality work Good price

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Small job service

Interior/Exterior painting, Wallpaper stripping, Plasterboard fixing/stopping, Residential/Commercial High quality workmanship Ph Vincent 5339658 021-135 3388

TILING

For all your plumbing needs

PAVING

PAINTERS & DECORATORS A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

Ph: 0800 789 248

PAVING

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SIMPLY RENOS

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021 130 7217 09 217 2217

Proudly local for over 40 years

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127

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BUILDERS

Local NZ Registered Electrician No job too big or too small! 24 hour Emergency service No call out fee if you mention this advert. CD263192

LICENSED

ELECTRICAL

www.ezymow.co.nz

We’re here & there when you need us!

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BOBCATS & TRUCKS

021 129 2543

PAINTER Paperhanger. Free quotes, pensioner discount. 30yrs exp. Phone 022 6254295/535 3022

ODD JOBS n REPAIRS

www.pipersdrainage.co.nz

EZYMOW

DS Trees & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Phone Doug 021 537 171 or 537 8595

UPHOLSTERERS

Free quotes Interior & exterior Quality work at affordable prices

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NZ registered electrical service technician Servicing all major brands of whiteware appliances

HANDYMEN

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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021-369 881

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576 1515

Free quotes and advice Drain unblocking CCTV camera Drain repairs Surface water problems Retaining walls All drainage requirements Contact Rick 027 256 2533

inting Ltd Way ne’s Pa

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APPLIANCES

Lawnmowing Edging Paths Blown Clean Weed Spraying & more

 Interior/exterior painting  High quality workmanship  Plastering  Howick based

Irrigation systems design and installed, all aspects of landscape maintenance undertaken. Qualified Horticulturist Ph 535-4471 021-257-6898

Registered Drainlayers

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MARKS

GARDENER LANDSCAPER

Gardens designed, constructed & maintained, lawns mown, pruning & arbourcultural work undertaken, waste removed.

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Repairs to: Parmco, Turboair, Fisher & Paykel, European & Italian appliances • Stoves & Rangehoods • Waste disposals • Dishwashers • Laundry

DRAINAGE

Also garden maintenance, rubbish removal, waterblasting. Free quotes. 20 yrs’ exp. Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES

0800 420 900

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Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

ALL HEDGES, TREES

WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang. Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111

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CONCRETE & CONCRETING

535 6950 021 0333 149

GARAGE doors supply & repairs. Phone Amnon 021 399 616 or 298 2137ah no extra charge Sundays

GARDEN CARE

0800 266 349 www.jamesit.co.nz

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

GARAGE DOORS

GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting. Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

ALL TREE WORK Stump Grinding Fully Insured Free Mulch Ph Brett 533-0473 or 021-279-9118

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Additional Outlet & Security Camera Phone Jack Ph: 532 8723 021 661 469

LEES CARPETS

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki

RUBBISH REMOVALS

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TV AERIAL & LIghTIng InSTALLATIOn

PRE-SALE house cleaning, new builds, move in/ out, avail Christmas, New Year 021 303 494

Top 5 Seller of Feltex brand Carpet in Auckland Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

HOWICK Lawncare, ex Greenkeeper, lge or small lawns, friendly, reliable, affordable. Phone Paul 027 5676 900

PAINT 30 yrs + exp, tradesman. Interiors, exteriors, house washing and wallpaper hanging. Phone Harold 021 658 222

BRANCH MANAGER

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Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

CLEANING

CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE

ROOFING repair service. 26 yrs exper. All work guaranteed. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166

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HORIZON AERIALS LTD

Phone Terry 021 927 921

GREENMAN Lawn & Garden Trees & Hedges, rideon mowing. Free quotes. Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409

PAINTER/PLASTERER & HANDYMAN, 30 yrs+ exp. Phone Muzza 577-2989/ 027-6770294

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Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

FLOORING & SERVICES

ABSOLUTE Excellence Lawns, gardens. txt ‘20% off’ now 021 1566951

TREE SERVICES

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Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

Restretching No job too small We fix squeaky floors We do it all!!

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DIGITAL Solutions Ltd. We install aerials-CCTV, sound systems, alarms, WiFi. Building or renovating? We are local so please call Rodger 021 659 677

NEW decks, fences, timber/pool fencing, all repairs. free quotes ph/txt John 021 023 69767

ROOFING

PLUMBERS

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AERIALS

CARPET LAYING

& REPAIRS

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

LAWNCARE

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BOOKKEEPING Service simple solutions. Xero, MYOB, GST, PAYE. Sheryl 0212982786

FENCING & TRELLIS

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CARPET LAYING

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ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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St Paul’s in the Park Christmas Services

Times, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 — 23

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St Peters Peters St ANGLICAN CHURCH

ANGLICAN CHURCH 71 Udys Road, Pakuranga

8.00am Traditional Service 10.00am Contemporary Family Service December 24 8.00amEve, Traditional Service SUNDAYChristmas 10.30pm SERVICES 10.00am Contemporary Family Service

SUNDAY SERVICES

Carol singing and service

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Christmas Day, December 25

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9.30am Holy Eucharist service

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Reverend Warner Wilder, Priest in Charge. St Paul’s in the Park, 141 Chapel Road, Flat Bush

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Glory to God in the highest

OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC CHURCH

One Lord One Faith One People

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Christmas Day Service 9.30am

CHRISTMAS TIMETABLE 2020 HOWICK

CHRISTMAS EVE 6:30PM CHRISTMAS DAY 9:30AM

All Saints Howick

17 Selwyn Road, Howick; Phone 534 6864

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Corner Picton Street & Parkhill Road CHRISTMAS EVE – Thursday, Dec 24 Carols 6.00pm – Vigil Mass 6.30pm : Family Mass Carols 11.30pm – Mass Midnight CHRISTMAS DAY – Friday, Dec 25 Mass 9.00am only. Family Mass with Carols

Christmas Eve 6.00pm Children’s Crib Service 11.00pm Midnight Communion

Christmas Day All services 7.30am Christmas Communion include 9.30am All-Age Communion activities for 11.15am Christmas Communion (Selwyn Church) children St Thomas’ Whitford 37 Whitford-Maraetai Road;

9.30am

Christmas Day 9.30am family worship

Christmas Day All-Age Communion

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Howick Presbyterian Church

Sunday 27 December 10am family worship with Kids Connect

St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz | Ph 535-4403

Christmas Services

Thursday 31 December 10pm-12midnight New Year’s Eve Watch – Night Service

Christmas Eve 5pm Children’s Nativity Christmas Eve 11pm Candle Light Service Christmas Day 9.30am Family Service

219 Burswood Drive, Botany off Ti Rakau Drive

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www.ecw.org.nz 273 9044 | office@ecw.org.nz East City Wesleyan Church

PA K U R A N G A B A P T I S T WELCOMES YOU

Christmas Day Gathering, 10am, 25 Dec. 2 1 9 T I R AK A U D R , PAK U R AN G A ( E N T E R 2 F R E M AN T L E P L ) MP277034

ANGLICANCHURCH

Howick Pakuranga Methodist Parish

TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH 474 Pakuranga Road

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Sunday 20th December: 10am – The lovely and traditional Nine Lessons & Carols Thursday 24th December: 7pm – Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion Friday 25th December: 9.30am – Christmas Day Family service All Welcome MP277100

SUNDAY 8.0 am TraditonalService

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27th December and all January services are at 9.30am

Everyone welcome

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Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts For more information phone 534-5142

Christmas Services

This year we will be holding the following services Christmas Eve: Family Holy Communion Service 6.00pm Holy Communion Service 11.00pm Christmas Day: Holy Communion Service at 9.00am Everyone most welcome

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24 — Times, Tuesday, December 22, 2020

What a classic?

See page 2 GOLF CROQUET

Narrow win goes to Pakuranga T

he 2020 Golf Croquet Challenge between the two local club Patrons drew a wide community audience of around 70 people on 14 December cheering the performances of Howick Croquet Patron Sharon Stewart and Pakuranga Croquet Patron Simeon Brown. Howick Croquet hosted this challenge at their Millhouse Reserve greens, and after a close and challenging game, Simeon Brown emerged the victor, narrowly winning by 7 hoops to 5. In accepting the brand new silver Patrons’ Cup, Simeon admitted he found golf croquet much harder than he thought he would. He confirmed he had played “three or four” warm-up games but still found the hoops never wide enough to be comfortable (!) Howick Croquet now plans that this Patrons’ Cup will be put on the line twice a year between the two local clubs.

Keep it local this summer with the Polo Open Well, 2021 is almost here and there is nothing more Kiwi than summer fun in the sun! Experience the nation’s most exciting competitive polo event right on your doorstep - the BMW NZ Polo Open in Clevedon on Sunday February 21. On the agenda for the day is the famous Horsepower versus Horse race (car v polo pony), homegrown polo talent, Fashion at Polo, the Rodd & Gunn and Veuve Clicquot dashes, great hospitality and so much more. Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown Auckland Councillor Sharon Stewart at the Battle of the Patrons at the Howick Croquet greens. Photo supplied

➤ For enquiries call Ken Holmes 0274943271 or check www. sporty.co.nz/howickcroquet

WIN TICKETS!

Join in the action and be into win - we have two double passes to this fantastic event to giveaway. To enter visit www. times.co.nz and click on the Win link at the top of the page. ➤ For more information visit nzpoloopen.com.

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TOUCH RUGBY

Tamariki Touch Classic ̶ junior touch tournament Lloyd Elsmore Park will play host to an exciting new Junior Touch Tournament during Auckland Anniversary Weekend - the Tamariki Touch Classic (TTC). The event, hosted by Auckland Touch Association, will see more than 70 teams from across the North Island participate in two full days of touch football action. This event is focused on fun and friendship rather than representative competition, Auckland Touch Association president & tournament director Rod Walker said. “We’re excited the event has returned to Pakuranga - the original home of the InterProvincial Series (IPS) tournament, which TTC will replace. “When Touch New Zealand announced IPS would not continue, we knew there would be a huge demand for an event for our tamariki to still play touch and have fun with their friends. “We are really pleased to offer this event and return to

Pakuranga in the process - a bit of a full circle moment.” The event will feature Under 10 - Under 14 grade teams from Auckland, Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Northland and Thames Valley. There will also be around 80 referees supporting the event and a large number of family spectators are expected to attend and support throughout the long weekend. Touch New Zealand Auckland regional manager Harley Wall added, “Our Tamariki need fun, positive environments to learn and grow, without all the pressure that can come with sport. The TTC tournament has been structured to better meet their needs.” ➤ Tamariki Touch Classic Auckland Anniversary Weekend, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga. Visit aucklandtouch.co.nz/tamarikitouch-classic

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