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embers of the Howick Local Board were divided over a plan to raise money by selling a number of Auckland Councilowned properties in East Auckland.

The board’s members took part in an at times contentious debate on the issue during their business meeting last month which was conducted online due to Covid-19 restrictions.

The agenda for the board’s August business meeting says the council recently passed an emergency budget that requires $224 million to be realised from asset recycling.

Thirteen properties were identified in the board’s area that are no longer required for a current or future public work requirement.

The recommendation put before the board was to vote on the properties’ disposal as a block, but several members objected to that.

Board member Mike Turinsky said he didn’t support the sale of the council property at 2R Ti Rakau Drive.

“We need to think long-term and disposal of this one is short-term thinking,” he said.

“Given the strategic location of the property and the future development of Pakuranga Plaza, and the potential benefit of the AMETI Project, I believe this property should be retained.”

Board member David Collings said he agreed with Turinsky.

Board chairwoman Adele White disagreed, saying, “I believe this is one we could easily dispose of”.

Turinsky said he also opposed the proposed sale of the property at 116R Reeves Road in Pakuranga, as did Collings. ➤ Turn to page 3

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Luxon: We don’t want our children paying the price

The Howick Local Board, from left, Bo Burns, Bruce Kendall, David Collings, Bob Wichman, chairwoman Adele White, Mike Turinsky, Peter Young, deputy chair John Spiller, and Katrina Bungard.

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n my view, this election ultimately all boils down to the economy – how it affects you and who will best lead us through the next three years.

Now, some folks’ eyes will immediately glaze over and that’s because politicians and commentators often talk about the economy in very dry and abstract terms.

However, we all want to see more investment in delivering higher quality and more accessible social and public services, yet none of that can happen if we don’t have an economy that grows and generates the income to do so.

The economy I experience daily is actually all about people and their livelihoods and over the last 10 months I’ve visited hundreds of small businesses all across Botany. These business owners eat, sleep and live their businesses 24/7. They care deeply about their employees and have been incredibly challenged through our lockdown periods.

In times of maximum uncertainty, these businesses need a set of consistent government policies that gives them the confidence to invest in expanding their businesses and hiring staff.

The reality is tens of thousands of New Zealanders have joined the unemployment benefit line this year, and there is no doubt 2021 will also be very tough. We owe those Kiwis the very best chance to get a job.

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National’s Economic and Fiscal plan will put more money in Kiwis’ pockets through a 16-month tax stimulus package, that will put more than $3000, or nearly $50 a week, in the pocket of the average earner. And it will also stimulate business investment and lift confidence by allowing businesses to immediately deduct new investments up to $150,000 and double depreciation rates for investment over $150,000 in plant, equipment and machinery.

During an economic crisis, it’s right to increase government spending and higher levels of debt are required in the short-term.

However, we also need a responsible plan to reduce debt over time so future generations, our children and grandchildren, are not burdened with debt levels that require higher taxes or reduced public services.

They must see a genuine legacy

from that borrowing in repaired schools, new hospitals and better transport networks.

Our Economic and Fiscal Plan will boost investment in core public services each and every year with a focus on health and education. Ultimately, however, we will prioritise lifting the outcomes and accountability of government spending and not just the volume – something the current Labour Government has mostly abandoned.

I believe New Zealand has a great future ahead of us but the next few years are absolutely critical.

Responsible economic management has been a hallmark of successive National governments and with the right economic policy, we can restore our prosperity.

It’s your economy, your future, and your choice on October 17.

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White said she felt the board was “missing something” about the purpose of selling the properties.

“When we went into this we were very upset and very concerned that we had to potentially sell properties in our area and I can understand why we felt like this,” she said.

“However, there is a need to sell these properties and a need to do it with regard to the emergency budget and these properties are already listed for potential asset recycling.”

The board eventually voted to endorse the disposal of six of the properties, being 2R Ti Rakau Drive, 116R Reeves Road, 2R Bucklands Beach Road, 80 Vincent Street, 20 (part) Uxbridge Road, and 65 Haddington Drive, with caveats attached to several of them.

The board did not endorse the sale of four properties, being 9R Fortyfoot Lane, 76R Aberfeldy Avenue, 111R Golfland Drive and 31 Aspiring Avenue/17R Hilltop Road/ legal road in Clover Park.

Three other properties were removed from consideration due to further advice from council staff.

The properties’ potential disposal went before the council’s finance and performance committee on September 17.

It voted to dispose of all 10 properties the local board discussed at its August business meeting.

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➤ From page 1 Regarding the property at 80 Vincent Street, Howick, which is a public car park, Turinsky said one of the proposed key outcomes of the board’s plan is a prosperous local economy supporting business growth and opportunity.

“Based on that thinking, about the benefits or economic stability, I do not believe it’s prudent to dispose of a car park to the detriment of local ratepayers and businesses in the area.”

Board member Bob Wichman said he agreed with Turinsky. The board’s members then discussed the potential disposal of a property at 20 (part) Uxbridge Road in Howick, before member Bo Burns responded to Turinsky’s earlier point about a prosperous local economy.

“Actually a car park doesn’t bring a prosperous economy,” she said.

“A new business does. So when these sites are sold for new businesses to be built we all must agree that we are spoilt in Howick compared to Parnell or other areas that have very little parking or have to pay for parking in some cases.

“It’s great to have disability access but they’re not going to be sold and kept as car parks. That doesn’t generate money for the local area.

“It will be generating new money and new businesses to our area.”

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ith voting set to begin in under two weeks, the Howick Youth Council’s interactive candidate forums have been the first successful community meetings held virtually in the Botany and Pakuranga electorates for the 2020 general election.

The youth-led community forums held last Monday and Tuesday saw more than 4000 combined Facebook views — with candidates taking prepared and audience questions on a wide-ranging set of issues.

These included housing, transport, Covid-19, the climate, enterprise, health/wellbeing, education and the referendum questions of cannabis and assisted dying. Candidates Naisi Chen (Labour Party), Christopher Luxon (National Party), Damien Smith (ACT Party) appeared at the Botany forum and Simeon Brown (National), Nerissa Henry (Labour Party, through Zoom), Lawrence Xu-Nan (Green Party) appeared at the Pakuranga forum (see links below).

Youth council team lead Leane Te Boekhorst said she was happy with the response from the community and was pleased to

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“We encountered a few technical hitches, but nevertheless we had a great volume of audience questions and engagement from youth and the local community throughout,” said Te Boekhorst.

“Making sure our youth are voting is vital for our future and we hope our forum made it accessible to them.”

Currently, only 61 per cent of young people under the age of 24 are enrolled to vote — down from the same time prior to the 2017 and 2014 general elections (2014: 62.7 per cent; 2017: 69.3 per cent).

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also praised by Newsroom’s coeditor and former editor-in-chief of the NZ Herald, Tim Murphy as “well-organised and structured [in testing] the candidates across the policy spectrum”.

The forums were moderated by Zachary Wong, Danica Loulie-Wijtenburg and Leane Te Boekhorst.

This ‘Recruit Your MP’ project was produced by Team 5 on the Howick Youth Council including Leane Te Boekhorst, Annika Lee, Daniela Romero Mittelstaedt and Amy Liang and supported by leadership team member Danica Loulie-Wijtenburg. ➤ The Botany forum: https:// youtu.be/SJHdkTralZs

Invite you to our meeting on September 29, 7:30pm at St Anne’s Parish, 126 Russell Road, Manurewa.

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Ormiston: 2pm Thursday October 22, Flat Bush Old School Hall, Flat Bush. Contact Kay 278 8739; Howick: 9.30am Monday October 12, Howick Bowling Club. Contact Geraldine 537 1917. Considering

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GREEN LIGHT FOR KEY BOTANY CANDIDATES TO BATTLE IT OUT All systems are go to have Naisi Chen (Labour) and Christopher Luxon (National), the two Botany heavyweight electorate candidates appear at the Life Growth Community Trust Botany Meet the Candidates evening next Tuesday.

Come along and check out the key candidates at 7.30pm , Tuesday September 29, East City Wesleyan Church Centre, 219 Burswood Drive, Botany.

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Once the home of the prominent Buckland family, Highwic, built in 1862, is one of New Zealand’s finest examples of Carpenter Gothic architecture.

This guided tour will allow you to go beyondthe-ropes and explore

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The guide will share secrets of the Buckland family as well as show a range of newly-uncovered artefacts which were discovered during a recent archaeological dig and provide clues as to how the Buckland family lived at Highwic.

Alfred Buckland, who had 21 children, bought the farm in 1861 for 2500 pounds.

Buckland was a successful businessman. The beach was named after him. At one stage he owned land in the area and also owned

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In the late 19th Century and around the turn of the 20th Century, Buckland farmed ostriches at Bucklands Beach.

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After its initial outbreak with a cluster of pneumonia cases at a seafood, poultry and live wildlife market in Wuhan City, China, Covid-19 has spread rapidly across the globe.

The virus has hammered economies worldwide and brought devastation to many.

On 16 September Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a church with thousands of members in various countries, held a global online prayer service to pray for the victims of the coronavirus and their families, healthcare workers, government officials and for the complete eradication of and cure for Covid-19.

The virtual prayer service was livestreamed to the entire congregation with more than 200,000 members in countries all over the world participating, including New Zealand, the USA, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Australia, South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.

In keeping with social distancing, health protocols and protecting its members from possible exposure to the coronavirus, Shincheonji arranged the virtual gathering for members to pray together in safety and set an example for others. Prayers were mainly for the healing of those infected with the virus, for overworked healthcare work-

ers who are struggling to fight Covid-19, and for people in economic distress in the wake of the pandemic. The overwhelming online participation from its members worldwide showed the desire and urgency to end this virus and for healing and restoration in communities.

The Chairman of Shincheonji Church Mr Manhee Lee suggested this online virtual gathering and said that all believers will continue to pray at the church’s worship services until the complete eradication of the coronavirus. At least 1,700 of the church’s South Korean-based congregation have donated their blood plasma for research around an effective treatment. Convalescent plasma has also showed promise as therapy for Covid-19 and is believed to have reduced the severity of symptoms in critical patients.

“In order to defeat Covid-19, we need to embrace, love, and unite,” as global citizens, the church said. “We wanted to do all we can as believers by praying for the people working to prevent the spread of the virus and healthcare workers who are working at the frontlines of this battle against Covid-19 and we believe that God will answer our earnest prayers.”

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eeping the spark Neverland from youthful alive as life came to innocence to changing the a standstill during world alongside the adored lockdown is the National characters of Peter Pan, Youth Theatre’s (NYT) new Tinkerbell, Captain Hook virtual production Wendy and the Lost Boys.” (in a Bubble.)

She says that the homeWhile at various levels made musical film is an of lockdown, the creative exciting opportunity to creteam has been busy making ate an adaptation of Alver history by creating NYT’s and Doy’s original musical first ever online production with a new title and a physfrom over 50 bubbles across ical distancing twist.

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The on-screen dance For Saint Kentigern numbers are a highlight College student Azul and include the use of NZ Hania, this is the first major Sign Language to enhance role that she is playing of storytelling.

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“A performance expeThe 13-year-old who rience like no other, the has been a part of NYT’s programme culminates Saint Kentigern student Azul (right) and her sister Valentina are grand productions Annie thrilled to be part of NYT’s new virtual production Wendy. in an edited production and Shrek is thrilled to have to be streamed through Times photo Wayne Martin recorded the scenes herself Auckland Live’s own social on video. the required background and send- media platforms.”

Her 10-year-old sister Valentina ing it to the talented people at NYT The premiere of Wendy (in a is also a part of the production, play- for editing.”

Bubble) is on Saturday, September 26 ing the role of a Lost Boy as well as a Shirley Sequiera, marketing man- at the Concert Chambers, Auckland Mermaid. ager at NYT says that in 2017 they Town Hall and is only for the cast Their mum Carla says it’s both produced a new musical, Peter Pan at and their guest (due to limited numchallenging and exciting for them. the Aotea Centre. bers in Level 2.5 or Level 2).

“Something like this has never “It was completely written and ➤ Public viewing will be streamed been done before. Kids are so good composed by our own James Doy through Auckland Live and people with technology these days. I was and Jonathan Alver. can donate to support the charity amazed how they were recording “In the musical, Wendy takes National Youth Theatre via the their singing and acting parts with centre stage as she charts a path in link https://nyt.nz/changing_lives

Rehearsing for the school production All Shook Up are MHJC students Alex Lim, Dontay Letalatala, Isabella Hugh and Pia Aroyo.

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A hip-swivelling musical fantasy Refusing to let Covid be a spoilsport, and put a lid on all their plans, Mission Heights Junior College students have been rehearsing their socks off for their school production of All Shook Up. “It’s 1955, and into a square little town rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets.

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WHY WE CAN’T WAIT

I am writing in response to Margaret Scott’s letter that was published on September 8.

It is great that her husband found something that has been able to keep his Crohns Disease at bay but there is no actual cure for it. Many people who have found medications that work, still suffer from its symptoms daily.

I also don’t know who writes the headlines for the letters that are published, but IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease, which includes Crohn’s Disease) are very different illnesses.

Danielle Barber’s story was shared on One News as Crohns and Colitis Charitable Trust NZ (CCNZ) have launched their #wecantwait petition. This petition will be pre-

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sented to Pharmac as there are only two funded biological medications in New Zealand.

New Zealand has one of the world’s highest rates of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with more than 20,000 people in NZ suffering from IBD. This is comparable to the rates of diabetes and arthritis here. Yet patients have not had any new medications since 2009.

This means that when our bodies stop responding to the normal dose of one of these biological medications, doctors try changing the dosage before changing medications in the hope that this will work and to stay away from surgery.

Once the use of both of these drugs have run their course, our only option is surgery. The surgery that is done is often to create a stoma, which is where an opening is made in the abdomen and the bowel or small intestine is sewn to

the outside of the abdomen and the person has to wear a bag to catch the output.

The ongoing cost of this is often more than the cost of these new medications CCNZ are wanting Pharmac to fund.

Ustekinumab and Vedolizummab are the medications CCNZ are seeking funding on.

Ustekinumab was approved by Medsafe in early 2018, has been given high priority by Pharmac’s gastroenterology sub-committee, but has not been funded by Pharmac. Vedolizumab is currently awaiting Medsafe registration.

These are both common medications in many developed countries including UK, Canada, Australia, Spain and Israel.

Please have a look at the Crohn’s and Colitis NZ Facebook page, our hashtag #wecantwait on Facebook and to sign the petition - www. wecantwait.nz.

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EUTHANASIA IS A CHOICE Instead of all you Kim Jong Un choosing how we must die, how about we make our own individual choice on the matter?

I would say all those who vote NO, should NEVER be allowed to change their minds and all those who chose to make a future choice, can chose when they are ready.

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WHY DID ROSS WITHDRAW? What a big relief it is for National that Jami-Lee Ross is not contesting the Botany seat.

If he were to contest it, a lot of people would vote for him thinking he is still the National representative. This would reduce the National vote by a big number, enough to allow Labour to win.

I would love to know just what persuaded him to withdraw, bearing in mind who benefits now that he is not contesting.

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MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT We are soon facing elections in this country with important issues to decide. Do we go down the track of socialism where decisions are forced on you by puppet politians who lean on global influencers at the UN?

Or do we demand our own sovereignty, our own democracy, where freedoms of speech, freedom of religion and human rights are paramount where the rule of law is for the people by the people?

It is a very fragile balance because dictators have emerged in both scenarios.

What importance do we place on the family, on marriage and on raising our children in safe learning environments?

What should we do about the use of drugs and those addicted? How far should we go in abolishing the outrageous abortion laws? What about the euthanasia bill and the cannabis laws?

On top of that, we have to give power to our elected representatives, some of whom should never, ever be near the levers of power.

Check out your local rep and make sure about his or her suitability. Find out how they voted in the past on issues that concern you. What is their non-revealed agenda?

Your vote and your decisions matter more than ever before.

This pandemic has helped the drift into control by a global-socialist cartel. The alternate is a rule by our own somewhat chaotic creative free market economy called a democracy.

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Call: 09 533 6956

LANDSCAPING

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271 8055 - classifieds@times.co.nz

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ting Ltd Wayn e’s Pain

Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127

PAVING

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Small job service

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Call Greg 022 508 0077

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Experienced family business, quality service

Allan

Matt

Ph Allan or Matt Craig 0274-962-118, 021-813-883 09-215-1144 admin@craigplumbing.co.nz

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PLASTERERS AFFORDABLE plastering.

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027 348 7334 Marine & Domestic Gas DE276039

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Brad 022 671 8125 graceplumbing.co.nz

Hill Plumbing • Certifying plumbing,

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Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409 HOWICK Lawncare, ex Greenkeeper, lge or small lawns, friendly reliable affordable. Phone Paul 027 5676 900

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

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PLUMBER

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Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

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MARKS

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

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535 6950 021 0333 149

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MAINTENANCE & Building repairs. Small jobs, qualified Ph 576 7841 or 021 1481076

130 7217  021 09 217 2217

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AIR CONDITIONING

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20 yrs Carpentry/Building Ph Shannon 021 356 959

Irrigation systems design and installed, all aspects of landscape maintenance undertaken.

Qualified Horticulturist Ph 535-4471 021-257-6898

Phone Kenny 021 897 445

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

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

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

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

PLUMBERS

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

Also garden maintenance, rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 20 yrs’ exp.

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HORIZON AERIALS LTD

Call Greg 022 508 0077

Registered Drainlayers

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Call Simon 021-0247-4706

PAINTER

GARAGE DOORS

ELECTRICAL

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

P L A N S

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VINYL LAYER 31 yrs exp.

Phone Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

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SIMPLY RENOS

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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Call Matt 021 679 378

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* New homes • Alterations • Renovations • Reclads DY272008

AERIALS

BUILDERS

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DRAINAGE

BUILDERS

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GA117458

www.times.co.nz

FREE QUOTES - 24/7 Service 027 758 6437 - 361 6437 E: info@hpcplumbing.co.nz W: hpcplumbing.co.nz

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ENROLMENTS

WINDOW CLEANING FRESHEN up with amazing clean glass by a professional. Ph 535 7321 or 027 4969784

TUITION

RUBBISH REMOVALS

LESSONS FROM $22 Private, professional,affordable.

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0800 696 874

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

NZ Modern School of Music www.modernmusic.co.nz

Ph: 0800 789 248

JAPANESE lessons all levels, native Japanese teacher. Ph 021 266 5559

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Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

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House Lots

RENTALS

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

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0800 677 467 09 576 1507

Pick Up Service Available

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We sell:

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Phone 0508 752 937 - 09 276 5464

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Wednesday 10.00am Sunday 9.30am Please email

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to get details how to join these services

www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

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Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs MP274377-V4

To advertise your Church Services in this feature next week, phone Classifieds on 271-8055 or email classifiedadverts@ times.co.nz

The Iconic Howick Golf Club at the Musick Point Golf Course

“A Great Place to Play our Game”

Located on Musick Point Peninsula in the beautiful eastern suburbs of Auckland, Howick Golf Club is easily accessible to the many local communities.

HBH SENIOR LIVING

HOUSEHOLD / LAUNDRY STAFF VACANCY We are a leading aged care facility located in Howick and require an energetic, reliable self-starter to join our Household Team in the laundry.

This is a permanent, 1 day a week role 7.00am to 3.00pm Sunday Extra rosters will be available from time to time, as a relief person in the laundry or household.

The successful applicant must be fit and capable of lifting moderate weight bags of laundry.

You will need to have a pleasant manner, be well organized, have a ‘can-do’ attitude, be a team player and be confident engaging with our residents.

Initial applications by phone to: HBH Senior Living 139 Union Road, Howick Ph: 09 538 0800 ext 0 between 9.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday

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Bluebells offers a fun filled school holiday programme for children 5-13 years, rates starting from $35 per day.

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Many holes are situated on the peninsula cliff tops, commanding spectacular panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf islands and beyond that will leave you speechless.

We are a friendly and welcoming club, offering the complete golfing experience with golf membership packages for all abilities.

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DRAINSLAYERS CO LTD

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allsaints@xtra.co.nz

church services

Every Sunday 9:00am

Phone 534 6864 Online Services

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

K54146

CHURCH IS ONLINE

DRAINLAYERS DRAIN UNBLOCKER CCTV, plumbing or drainlaying background preferred.

Preferably certified and experienced in public & private drainage.

East Auckland

AGM The Howick & Districts Historical Society Inc Due to Covid19 restrictions our AGM has been postponed and will now take place on Saturday 10th October 2020 2pm Puhi Nui Homestead, Howick Historical Village, Bells Road, Pakuranga.

SOLUTIONS

SITUATIONS VACANT

9 Ben Lomond Cres

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

signed: M. Burgess, President.

The Howick Returned Services Association Community Welfare Trust has funding available to support local students who are going from their secondary school into full time tertiary study.

The Tertiary scholarships assist with funding for the first two years of study.

• Students must live in the area comprising the Howick RSA • Students must be attending colleges within this area.

This district is from Redoubt Road North to the Tamaki River and Bordered by SH1 Application forms are available from your secondary school from September 18th or forms can be obtained from The Howick RSA 25 Wellington St, Howick Ph 5349702 or welfare@howickrsa.co.nz Applications close on 2nd November, 2020

021 422 177 09 538 1237

All Saints Anglican Church Howick

UPHOLSTERERS

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AVAILABLE FOR 2021 SCHOOL YEAR

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Phone Mike 0274 904 444 howickpakuranga.cp@gmail.com

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Single Items Deceased Estate

Executive Property Manager | Letting Agent

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TREES

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in good condition

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Sam Carr

All about

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Please go to our website for the application form – www.pointview.school.nz

Furniture Wanted

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TREE SERVICES

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We purchase good quality house/flat and estate lots.

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Point View School will hold a ballot for the enrolment of out of zone students born in 2016 on 22 October 2020.

Applications for this ballot close on Thursday 15 October.

Kids afternoons Adults evenings Contact Hiroshi 534 1776 (h) 021 060 6006 (m)

Quality guaranteed Free Quote Waterproofing Best Prices Wall and floor Underfloor Heating David Yang 273 6566 or 021 1867 361 l l

Out of Zone Ballot

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BUYING

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ROOFING repair service.

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

WANTED TO BUY

DE276027

ROOFING

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Times, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 — 15

Virgin Australia Supercars Championship

Heimgartner shines making Supercars history

By STEFAN BARTHOLOMAEUS

H

aving been part of Supercars history in Sunday’s opening race at The Bend (South Australia), there was no love lost between Kiwis Shane van Gisbergen and Andre Heimgartner in the second encounter.

Van Gisbergen, Heimgartner (from Dannemora), Scott McLaughlin and Fabian Coulthard took the top four placings in Race 26, marking the first Kiwi top-four sweep in the championship’s history.

Heimgartner’s hopes of a second podium from as many starts in Race 27 were dashed on the opening lap when an inside pass on van Gisbergen left the Mustang in a spin.

Contact from van Gisbergen’s right-front to Heimgartner’s left-rear turned the NED Mustang left as Heimgartner attempted to take sixth place down the inside of the right-hander.

Van Gisbergen was dealt a 15-second penalty for the contact and later apologised to Heimgartner, which was little consolation to the 25-year-old.

“It’s like anyone else, we don’t treat each other any differently, we just have more of a history, racing in New Zealand and stuff like that,” said Heimgartner.

“I’m pretty disappointed, it was a pretty silly thing to do that early on in the race.

“He said sorry, which doesn’t get my spot back, but at the end of the day it is what it is. We just had to come back from that and did a good job.”

Heimgartner rejoined from the spin at the back of the field and carved his way up to sixth, before dropping to seventh as his tyres faded late.

Still, it completed a strong weekend for Kelly Racing, which had struggled with its still new Ford Mustangs across the consecutive events in Darwin and Townsville.

“It’s really a big relief,” said Heimgartner of the return to form, which included a fourth-place finish on Saturday and top 10 qualifying results for all three races.

“We’ve been searching a lot, the last round at Townsville was definitely tough.

“I think we qualified 20th in one of the races and were just scratching our heads.

“So to come here with this speed, all three races almost played out as we wanted, apart from the last one.

“But a great pitstop by the boys in that last one and then we managed to come up to seventh, so I couldn’t be much happier considering what happened.”

Teammate Rick Kelly also showed speed throughout the weekend, taking two sixths and an eighth from the three races.

Heimgartner now sits 13th in the points standings with two events remaining, three places clear of 2006 champion Kelly.

Andre Heimgartner, from Dannemora who races out of Melbourne, made Supercar history with 3 other Kiwis in South Australia. Heimgartner claimed second place in race 26 behind Shane van Gisbergen.

Photo FoxSports screengrab

BRAINSTORM TUITION Director Bill Porter B.A. M.Phil (Hons) Auckland University

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TESTIMONIALS: “Thanks for all your assistance and invaluable teaching for my Cambridge exams. I have received admission into Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Massey University” “We are so happy and very thankful to you for giving direction to our sons. Also, we will always be grateful to you for making them confident enough to take the next step. Thank you so much again for everything you did for them”

Call 09 533 9092 or 021 254 0350 Email: BillPorter@y7mail.com www.BrainstormTuition.com

Catch up on the lockdown Prepare for exams Holiday classes: Monday to Friday From September 28th to October 9th Up to year 11:

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RYMAN PIONEERS TAKE A WEIGHT OFF YOUR MIND. When you choose a Ryman village, you know you have access to everything from independent and assisted living, to a range of care options. Even if you don’t need it now, it’s a weight off your mind to know it’s there, so you can make the most of life. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.

Superbly located in Howick near shops and cafés, Bruce McLaren Village is named in honour of a pioneering Aucklander who set the standard for others to follow.

A selection of apartments available now Two-bedroom apartments with views of Auckland city skyline and beautifully landscaped gardens priced from $935,000 One-bedroom serviced apartments featuring kitchenettes and private ensuites priced from $495,000 Fixed base weekly fee* and our deferred management fee is capped at 20% - one of the lowest in the retirement sector *Some conditions apply

Call Rose for more details.

BRUCE MCLAREN VILLAGE 795 Chapel Road, Howick, 535 0225

KC14920

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