Times - 21 February 2023

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Donations going to support cyclone victims

By CHRIS HARROWELL

Generous east Auckland residents have donated thousands of dollars’ worth of food and other items that will be sent to people impacted by the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle.

The goods were collected and sorted at Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon’s local electorate office on February 17.

Among the donations were rice, pasta, canned food, children’s pyjamas, shampoo, sanitary products, toilet paper, soaps,

toothbrushes and toothpaste, among others.

Luxon’s staff members

Katja Kershaw and Lisa Ambridge were helped with the sorting process by Botany Youth MP Aryan Bhatnagar and volunteer Rob Tuckey.

Kershaw says: “We put a call out to Botany electorate members and constituents at midday on February 16.

“We told them the main things we needed were food, children’s pyjamas, and toiletries, and we sent it out to key people and organisations and contacts and it went viral.”

One generous person donated 100 pairs of brand new footwear and Asian food stores in the community also stepped up.

“It’s an overwhelming response and people really want to help,” Kershaw says.

Ambridge adds: “People are desperate to help but they weren’t sure how they could and this has given them an opportunity to do that.”

The donated items are being passed to a charity which will arrange for them to be distributed to people impacted by the cyclone.

LUXON PRAISES RESPONSE

By CHRIS HARROWELL

Christopher Luxon says the community-led response to Cyclone Gabrielle shows Kiwis “at their best”.

The Botany MP and National Party leader visited the Civil Defence Centre set up at the Fencible Lounge, beside Howick Library, on February 15.

He was joined by Pakuranga MP and the party’s Auckland issues

spokesperson, Simeon Brown.

The centre in Uxbridge Road was established as a safe space for east Auckland residents who needed to evacuate their homes as a result of the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

They would have been provided with stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, access to welfare support agencies, and psychosocial support.

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Centre in the Howick ward.

Luckily, no one needed to evacuate to the centre as the area avoided the extensive damage Cyclone Gabrielle caused to other parts of the North Island.

Luxon spoke with to the centre’s staff and volunteers to learn about their roles and the help they were ready to provide.

Among them was a New Zealand Defence Force soldier and Karen Inns, manager of client service

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Luxon told the Times during his visit it’s important for him, as a local MP, to see what’s happening across the electorate and support his constituents.

“As I did last week [during the previous storm] getting out and about to the front line.

“Seeing the suffering people are going through is really important.

“Simeon is leading as our Auckland issues spokesperson as well so he’s got responsibilities here in east Auckland.”

Luxon says he and Brown want to make sure they can get a good grip on what’s happening across the city and what people’s needs are.

They’ve seen people doing it “incredibly tough” in some areas, he says.

Helping to sort through Cyclone Gabrielle donations at Botany MP Christopher Luxon’s local electorate o ice were, from left, volunteer Rob Tuckey, Botany Youth MP Aryan Bhatnagar, and sta ers Lisa Ambridge and Katja Kershaw. Times photo Chris Harrowell

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Cyclone Gabrielle leaves tragedy in its wake

Last week was a harrowing experience for Kiwis as Cyclone Gabrielle left its mark on communities across the North Island.

At the time of writing, 11 people have lost their lives in the wake of this cyclone and my sincerest condolences go out to those they have left behind; I can only imagine what they are going through.

Thousands more, while no doubt grateful to be alive, have lost their livelihoods and, in some cases, their entire communities.

I want to thank the thousands of frontline workers who have been out there in response, from Fire and Emergency NZ, Police, St John, Civil Defence, and NZ Defence Force personnel, to those responsible for clearing our roads and re-establishing power and communications, to the many volunteers and charitable groups on the ground supporting those in need.

The rebuild and recovery from Gabrielle, and from the storm that preceded it, will take many months and there is much work to be done.

In the short-term, I strongly encourage anyone who can to donate to one of the charitable organisations on the frontline, like the Red Cross, Salvation Army or to a Mayoral Relief Fund.

Their work in the immediate

aftermath of a disaster like this is critical, providing essential supplies and support to people in strife.

I visited Napier and Gisborne over the weekend with National Party Leader Christopher Luxon to see things first-hand and to get an idea of how we can help.

It is clear that the immediate priority must be finding those who are still unaccounted for, reconnecting essential services and providing support to those who have lost their homes.

In the longer term it is critical

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that we must strengthen our roading, electricity and communications infrastructure and improve its resilience to handle future natural disasters.

The Government must pass legislation to create emergency powers so that decisions regarding reinstating critical infrastructure can be made as quickly as possible.

There is also an urgent need to address the issue of forestry slash which has caused a significant number of bridges to be destroyed. No other business can let its waste

MP for Pakuranga Simeon Brown

simply be left for someone else to clean up and to cause such destruction and for critical roads to be destroyed.

Many areas and thousands of people were cut off for several days, with many still unable to reach their loved ones in affected areas to check on their welfare.

We can offer nothing but gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly to restore these essential services, but we must do more in future to try and prevent their loss in the first place.

Our communications network is particularly vital, with the ability to receive emergency updates and stay in touch with family and friends of utmost importance in times of crisis.

These are issues to be addressed in the coming months. For now, our focus must be placed squarely on helping those suffering the most to get back on their feet.

Through all the tragedy it has been encouraging to see that Kiwi spirit shine through in the way that we come together as a nation during difficult times.

Thank you again to all those involved in our response to Gabrielle. New Zealand will come out of this stronger – we always do.

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Plea over missing macaw –‘please just give him back’

By CHRIS HARROWELL

A$7000 reward is being offered for the safe return of a large blue and gold macaw which is missing in east Auckland for almost a month.

Pablo lives in Russell in the Bay of Islands with his owners Lulu and Hamish Peterson.

An incident involving a member of the public on January 29 sparked him to take flight and he made it all the way to Howick.

He’s also been spotted in Pakuranga, Cockle Bay and Pigeon Mountain. The Petersons immediately drove south to look for him and have been searching for their beloved bird ever since.

Pablo turned three years old in December, weighs 1kg and is about 60cm from head to tail.

He’s highly trained and very well socialised and “absolutely adores children,” Lulu says.

Locals have provided potential sightings of Pablo across east Auckland on his Facebook page.

“We got really good at verifying sightings and were able to track his movements quite precisely,” Lulu told the Times

“His range of flight was decreasing every day and the last day was basically a range of about 1km.

“Then the storm [Cyclone Gabrielle] hit and he went quiet for

a couple of days.

“I was advised by a macaw expert that Pablo would probably seek out human help. He tried to land on two different people on two consecutive days.”

At least one of those incidents happened at Stockade Hill in Howick, which is where Lulu and some of her volunteer helpers

based themselves.

Things changed when a veterinary nurse contacted Lulu at about 6.30pm on February 15 to say she’d seen a man with a blue and gold macaw on Stockade Hill.

“She was very credible and very upset,” Lulu says.

“She was driving up Ridge Road away from Howick on the lefthand side of Stockade Hill.

“She saw a man in knee-length shorts and a t-shirt and cap walking down the bottom part of the concrete path of Stockade Hill toward Howick. He was carrying a blue and gold macaw and she was 100 per cent sure.”

The vet nurse turned her vehicle around but by the time she got to the location of the sighting, the man and bird had disappeared.

There have been no sightings of Pablo since then. The Petersons are offering a reward of $7000 for the person who has Pablo to return him alive and well.

There’s also a reward of $1500 for anyone who can tell the bird’s owners where he is currently.

“We’re not saying this person was intending to take Pablo,” Lulu says. “He may have just got quieter and tried to land on this guy and he was taken by surprise.”

Her message to whoever has Pablo is simple and direct.

“It may be totally unintentional

and you may be in a difficult position and thinking ‘what do I do now and am I going to get in trouble with the police?’

“We’re not interested in getting anyone in trouble.

“I’m fully prepared to pay the $7000 for Pablo’s safe return.

“He doesn’t have to come to me directly. He [whoever has the bird] can tell a friend to contact me or set up a new email and contact me anonymously. He’s not going to be able to sell him or do anything with him because there’s so much publicity around this.

“If he’s got him, please just give him back. Just get in contact.”

Lulu says Pablo is used to being flown daily and with a lack of exercise and mental stimulation he may be noisy. “He will be screaming,” she says.

Hamish Peterson recently returned to Russell as he had to get back to work but Lulu isn’t going anywhere.

“I’m still in the Howick area and I have no intention of leaving until Pablo is found.

“I have to thank the people of Howick and east Auckland, who have been absolutely amazing.

“The support and love and help have been very humbling.” h Anyone with information on Pablo’s whereabouts can phone or text Lulu on 021 102 9841.

Trio hurt in group brawl

Three people received medical treatment after being injured during a brawl in east Auckland. Detective sergeant Rob Hunkin says police are making enquiries into a fight that took place on Ti Rakau Drive in East Tamaki at about 11.30pm on February 17.

“One person sustained critical injuries, a second person sustained serious injuries and a third person sustained minor to moderate injuries. All were transported to hospital for medical treatment.

“Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident and to locate the others involved.”

Hunkin says police are following positive lines of enquiry and are confident they’ll identify the people responsible.

Anyone with information that may assist police can phone 09 261 1321 or 105, referencing file number 230218/2010.

h Alternatively, phone the free and anonymous Crimestoppers tip-off line on 0800 555 111.

Pablo, a blue and gold macaw, is believed to be somewhere in east Auckland. Photo supplied

Ageing Mini Moke still creating smiles

By CHRIS HARROWELL

All Janine Robinson wants from her 1966 Morris Mini Moke is to zip down to the beach or marina in it and have a coffee with her friends.

That’s good as her eyecatching black British convertible, which is powered by a small 850cc engine, isn’t built for travelling at motorway speeds.

The Bucklands Beach resident’s Morris will be among the more than 1200 vehicles on display at this year’s Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Pakuranga on Sunday, March 5.

Robinson says Mini Mokes can be found around the world and they’re popular on resort islands such as Australia’s Magnetic Island.

“There used to be a fleet of them on Waiheke Island, but in New Zealand I think there’s only about three of this year left.

“They came out in 1966 so this is one of the first ones.”

What makes Robinson’s

car even more special is that despite its advanced age, it still has the original engine.

She says she was inspired to buy it by enjoyable childhood memories.

“We used to do a lot of yacht racing over in Australia when we were younger. Someone had a fleet of hire cars so we always used to hire these to run around in and get all our yachting gear off the boats and back to the hotel rooms or into storage.

“They were just an incredible amount of fun and I’ve always wanted one.”

While looking for a Mini

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Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, 21 Morrow Ave, is holding bowls and pizza evenings on Fridays for 4 weeks beginning February 10, 6pm-8 pm, $10pp cash only, no Eftpos. Great fun for family and friends. Club bowls available, tuition from 5.30pm. Please wear flat sole shoes. For further information phone Carole 021 253 4899.

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“It was exactly as described to me, with no rust and just a horrendously bad paint job, but you pull all the floors up and they’re absolutely mint.”

The car’s last owner before Robinson spent an “awful lot of money” on it, she says.

“The book of receipts that came with the car was thick so no expense was spared on the mechanicals.

Moke to buy she saw others advertised for sale but none of them were right for her.

The one she’s driving was previously owned by two different people for a combined 40 years, she says.

“I didn’t care so much about aesthetics. I bought it sight unseen during the [Covid-19] lockdown.

“I said I want it to start, run, have a warrant of fitness, and registration. I want to know I can get in and go and that it has no rust.

“When it turned up on back of the car transporter I wasn’t disappointed.

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“We’ve been in houses where we’ve been ripping carpet out and moving furniture out and it’s been amazing to see the great community spirit across New Zealand and see Kiwis at their best.

regional Civil Defence groups as well”.

“What you’ve seen here in Howick is people stepping up [with] the volunteer network,” Luxon says.

“That’s what I was more interested in because all I want to do is drive it down to meet my friends at the beach or marina and have a coffee.”

The Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show is from 10am-3pm on Sunday, March 5, at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga.

The car show is set to feature a flyover of vintage NZ Warbirds aircraft just after midday and a special display of ‘micro cars’. Entry is free.

The show is sponsored by Times Newspapers, the Howick Local Board, Protecta Insurance and NZ Classic Driver.

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“We’ve seen local board members stepping up, school principals stepping up, and churches stepping up across Auckland to organise a bunch of strangers to go off and help people who are really suffering and doing it tough.

“It’s important for us to see what’s going on and how we can help and have our MPs out there ... representing and supporting our people.”

Luxon was full of praise for the people making sure Howick’s Civil Defence Centre was running smoothly.

“It’s incredible, [with] the volunteers here,” he says of the effort.

He’d also recently visited the national crisis management centre at Parliament, “which is interfacing with all the

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Why not join us on Tuesday, February 28 at the Howick Bowling Club 10am-12 noon to hear our speaker Alana Marck on ‘Steady Steps’. New members and guests are welcome. Morning tea provided. Phone Mary 273-8804 to confirm or for more information regarding our speakers, trips and friendship groups.

“We’ve been overwhelmed with people and businesses offering help and assistance.

“Whether it’s been supplies or food parcels, it’s been an incredible community response.

“It’s also important we keep learning from these emergency management situations and keep improving.

“That’s something we have to take on board and get better and better at it.”

Brown says he wants to see the communication co-ordination in such emergencies improve.

“I think whilst everyone’s been doing their bit, there’s a lot that can be improved in that space,” says Brown.

“By and large everyone has been doing everything they can but there are always things that can be learned.”

MELANOMA CHECK

Howick Village Association has arranged for the mobile Melanoma Spot Check van to be in the Market Square – 91 Picton Street, Howick on Thursday, February 23 from 9am-2.30pm. This is an opportunity for our community to have any spots checks and concerns discussed. This is a free event.

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Join as us for morning tea and companionship. Selwyn Seniors provides activities and gentle exercise for those over 65 years. St Paul’s in the Park Hall, 141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush. Fridays 9.30am12pm. Donation $4. Contact Andrea on 534 2393 or pop along.

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1966 Morris Mini Moke at this year’s Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show. Times photo Wayne Martin

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Perspectives: Te Tai Ao, Notions of The Universal exhibition by The Flowers Art Collective runs in the Malcolm Smith Gallery until March 11.

It features the sacred significance of whānau bonds, rewriting of stories told through photographs, uprising of artists through challenges of Covid and the horror of the Ukraine War.

It provides a taste of the diversity with the theme of the universal brought into the art arena. The exhibition features the work of the Flowers Art Collective, 11 artists of diverse ethnicity and viewpoints, brought together by a common interest in the challenge of bringing the illusive into

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Meanwhile, Dairy Pages by Katie Blundell is on the Gallery and Theatre Walls until Saturday.

Inspired by her own painting ‘Navel-gazing’ (a finalist in The Adam Portraiture Exhibition 2022 and currently travelling around Aotearoa and features as the first release of advertising for the Pride Festival). Blundell continues to explore the ‘self’. A collector once explained that owning her work was like having a page of her diary. Here she shares a medley of pages. Blundell exhibits a retrospective salon on the gallery wall and some new, small, mono prints based on selfportraiture on the opposite of the concourse.

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Stage comedy taking audience back in time

Howick Little Theatre’s 2023 season is about to get under way with a play exploring a happy couple’s unusual relationship with the past.

The theatre is staging a production of writer Laura Wade’s lighthearted comedy Home, I’m Darling, directed by Carleena Walsh.

It plays from February 25 to March 18 and centres on the character Judy, a woman who appears to be the “perfect 1950s housewife”.

She makes her husband Johnny breakfast, pours him drinks and they dance their evenings away.

The only problem is the play is set not in the 1950s but in the present day.

Theatre committee member

Andrew Johnson says the play will take audience members back in time on a “journey to the past”.

“It’s a witty and thought-provoking play. The show takes people on a nostalgic journey while exploring the balance between our dreams and the reality of modern life.

“The show follows a couple who are passionate about the 1950s and decide to throw themselves into living in their version of a perfect nostalgic era.

“Their house is a perfect representation of the era, complete with pastel bathrooms, mid-century knickknacks, and the smell of home cooking.”

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However, Johnson says the couple’s perfect world is disrupted by the realities of the 21st century, “be it finances, relationships or sexual politics”.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a strong property team culture and required to support the Special Character of the College. Commencing as soon as possible.

Applications close on Friday, 3 March 2023

Please visit our website for an application form and full role description: https://www.sanctamaria.school.nz/

employment/

Apply via email enclosing application form, CV and covering letter to: The Business Manager at m.littlejohn@sanctamaria.school.nz

Concerts in the community

Are you tired of rain as the soundtrack to your summer?

from sonatas to tangos. Concert coordinators

voking commentary on our relationship with the past and will have people laughing and pondering at the same time.”

h HOME, I’M DARLING

Directed by Carleena Walsh Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga Season: February 25 to March 18, shows at 8pm, with 2pm matinees on February 26 and March 5 at 2pm. www.hlt.org.nz

STOCK FOOD POWDER BLENDING

Ideal candidates: Fit, strong, keen to learn and develop your skillset. Basic understanding of food hygiene best practices. Enjoy working as part of a team. Monday–Friday 7.30am–4pm, 40 hour week.

POWDER: Able to lift 20kg regularly (blending powders).

Basic understanding of food hygiene best practices.

WAREHOUSE: Able to lift 20kg regularly. Labelling data entry.

Contact: Brendan Ellis – Phone 021 106 2483

Email: souter@xtra.co.nz

LIVE LOCAL, WORK LOCAL

KITCHEN HAND

Minimum between 15 & 17 hours/week

Pakuranga Park Village is seeking a kitchenhand to join our friendly, supportive team. We need your can-do attitude and your passion for working with older people. You must be able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within the team. Ideally you will have some experience working in kitchens, however we will provide on the job training as required. Knowledge of food safety is an advantage but not essential.

JUNIOR CHEF

Minimum of 35hrs/week

Pakuranga Park Village is seeking a Junior Chef to join our supportive team. We need your can-do attitude, your honesty, your enthusiasm to learn and upskill and your passion for working with older people. You must be able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within the team. Ideally you will have some experience working in kitchens, however we will provide on the job training as required. Knowledge of food safety is an advantage but not essential.

If you are interested in joining our family at Pakuranga Park Village send your CV to ursula.glynos@realliving.co.nz

The Autumn series of Thursdays @ Seven Concerts in the community invites you to discover a fresh soundtrack in their programmes that start on Thursday, February 23. There is enough variety to please many tastes. There will be piano duets, an emerging jazz quartet, violins, piano accordion, classical guitar, piano solo, clarinet duo - and the music choice covers five centuries and a number of nationalities. There will be opportunity to enjoy listening to favourites, but also challenges to sample something entirely new. Music choices range from Bach to Thelonius Monk and

SITUATIONS VACANT

HOUSEKEEPING

Cleaning role at our Aged Care Hospital in Pakuranga. 30hrs/wk: Tues-Fri & Sun 8am-2.30pm. Please email your CV to brian@ambridgerose.co.nz

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BUILDERS WANTED

We require experienced builders to join our small energetic team of passionate tradespeople specialising in higher end renovations/alterations and the occasional new build. You must be experienced, have all your own tools and transport and enjoy the team atmosphere. Be time conscious, polite to clients and willing to go that extra step to impress.

Please call Keith on 021939253 or email your CV to keith@keithhunterbuilders.co.nz DE279387

ASSISTANT CARETAKER –PART

TIME

We are seeking a part time Assistant Caretaker for our school. Duties will include a variety of maintenance activities around the school. The successful applicant will have practical skills, be reliable, presentable and relate well to young people and adults. Applicants will be required to complete a police check. Hours will be 20 hours per week, 4 or 5 days per week and daily hours to be mutually agreed. Please email your CV, Cover letter and completed application form from our website: www.howickcollege.school.nz/careeropportunities to Mike Stanghan employment@howick.school.nz Applications will close on 3 March 2023. DE286367

Katharine and Peter Watts say, “The adventure is part of the rationale of our series.”

The opening concert this week showcases enchanting piano duets by Fauré, Schumann and Ravel, performed by husband and wife duo Ya-Ting Liou and Blas González.

All Saints is pleased to host concert-goers and you will find a warm welcome at these one-hour concerts which continue every Thursday at 7pm until March 30.

Admission is by donation at the door.

h 7pm – 8pm, Thursday, February 23, All Saints Church, Howick.

CHURCH SERVICES

St Paul’s in the P k Anglican Ch ch

141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush Sunday Service: 9.00am Holy Communion

10.15am Praise and worship with Holy Communion

Welcome to our multi-cultural congregation.

Reverend Warner Wilder, 021-548-407 www.stpaulsinthepark.nz

CHURCH SERVICES

HEALTH

Husband and wife duo Ya-Ting Liou and Blas González. Photo supplied

Among the cast of Howick Little Theatre’s production of Home, I’m Darling, are actors Joanne Lindsay, left, and Mark Snoad. Photo supplied Howick Little Theatre

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Tough day at the office for HPCC

By BEN PLUMMER

H

owick Pakuranga Cricket Club’s premier men have left themselves a mountain to climb to achieve a first innings result against East Coast Bays.

Things started rocky with East Coast openers Ryan Schierhout and Luke Watson forming a partnership of 41 runs before the loss of their first wicket.

HPCC pulled it back with the help of constant performing legspinners Harmeet Singh (4-83) and Kimesh Chetty (2-34) taking six wickets between them.

East Coast Bays were dismissed for 205 with the top scorer being Louis Delport with 62 runs off 69 balls.

Things looked promising at the beginning of the innings with openers Liam Winn and Daniel Young posting 19 on the scoreboard before the loss of the first wicket.

A middle order collapse saw HP lose four wickets for 14 runs and finish the day with 74 runs on the

Sunshine and a fixture at home was a perfect start to the day for the HPCC premiers, but shortly turned sour after losing the toss and being asked to bowl against the top of the table East Coast Bays.HPCC’s premier men face their toughest challenge of the season, trailing East Coast Bays by 131 with three wickets remaining; right, HPCC juniors hosted a round of JT Sparling games against Cornwall at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Sunday. Photos supplied

board for the loss of seven.

HPCC’s openers Liam Winn (11 off 34 balls) and the in-form Daniel Young (41 off 112 balls) were the only two to score double figures.

The men need a big effort this Saturday, requiring 132 runs for a first innings win with only three wickets remaining.

Rutvik Botadra and Kimesh Chetty will begin the day, both undefeated on zero runs.

Meanwhile, the club’s premier women had a tough day at the office on the weekend, coming

up against a strong Auckland University side.

HPCC batted first and lasted the 50 overs to post a total of 158 for the loss of seven wickets.

Opener Radhika Patel was HP’s standout batter, scoring an impressive 65 runs off 80 balls.

It proved to be a difficult day for HPCC bowlers, with Auckland University chasing down the total without losing a wicket.

University’s opening batters and domestic players, Elizabeth Buchanan (68* off 63 balls) and Naomi Matthews (69* off 75 balls) showed their professional strength and gave Howick Pakuranga a few headaches.

The women currently sit in third

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place for the premier Prichard Cup limited over competition. They now have a weekend off cricket before facing local rivals, Papatoetoe, on March 4.

PREMIER CRICKET

RESULTS

Premier Men Hedley Howarth TwoDay Competition | Round 5 Parnell 148 (D Presland 61; M Gibson

5-32) & 29/0 (J Plummer 15 not out) won first innings against Cornwall 79 (U Patel 19; D Van Deventer 4-18, N Perera

2-3) after day one of two.

Eden Roskill 240 (P Ram 69, H Johal

63; D Bhatti 5-60) against Papatoetoe

54/3 (B Rowland 27 not out; H Johal

2-18) after day one of two.

Auckland University 111 (Private 32; W Clarke 5-32) & 130/6 (S Sharma 64; T Chitongo 5-30) lost first innings

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against North Shore 112 (S Hinds 53; A Olliver 4-7) after day one of two.

Takapuna 262 (R O’Donnell 146; A Patel 4-50, A Ashok 4-81) against Suburbs-New Lynn 34/4 (T Tailor 18; M Jones 2-1) after day one of two.

Premier Men Tom Hellaby Two-Day Competition | Round 5 East Coast Bays 205 (L Delport 62, R Schierhout 49; H Singh 4-83) against Howick Pakuranga 74/7 (D Young 41; L Delport 5-25) after day one of two.

Hibiscus Coast 258/8 (J Ramachandran 81, R Lakmal 67; P Narsimhan 4-63) against Ellerslie after day one of two.

Grafton 313/9 declared (N Bhana 46, S Gunawardane 46; M Masand 3-68) against Birkenhead City 36/7 (S Verma 12; T Bayly 3-1) after day one of two.

Kumeu 137 (S Jaan 39; S Variath 6-51) & 19/0 (S Jaan 10 not out) won first innings against Waitakere 72 (N Lombard 21; K Ahir 5-27) after day one of two.

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Premier Women Prichard Cup Limited

Over Competition | Round 7

Howick Pakuranga 158/7 (R Patel 65, A Lambat 20; N Matthews 2-28) lost to Auckland University 159/0 (N Matthews 69 not out, E Buchanan 68 not out) by ten wickets.

Papatoetoe 83 (J Veale 37 not out; A Todd 3-12) lost to Cornwall 84/2 (Fill-in 27 not out; M Pearson 1-20) by eight wickets.

Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club

Upcoming Fixtures

Round 5, Day 2 Tom Hellaby TwoDay Competition – Howick Pakuranga

Premier Men VS East Coast Bays CC

Premier Men at Lloyd Elsmore Park –Saturday February 25, 11am.

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