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CALL FOR MORE RATS SITES By CHRIS HARROWELL

here’s just one community collection site in east Auckland where people can collect free rapid antigen tests (RATs) for Covid-19. That compares to ﬁve such sites in South Auckland and four each on the North Shore and in West Auckland.

The sole local site is at Lady Marie Drive in Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga. According to the Healthpoint website it’s open 8.30am-4pm seven days a week. Tests can be ordered and collected at the site by people who have Covid symptoms, are a household contact of a Covid case, critical workers who are house-

hold contacts and border workers who are required to be tested under the Required Testing Order. It appears to have begun distributing RATs after Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown wrote to Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins to say there were no community collection sites in the Pakuranga or Botany electorates. The nearest sites previ-

ously were in Otara and Mount Wellington. Brown says with the highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid spreading through the community it’s of the “utmost importance to have easy access to RATs for anyone who needs to get tested”. “The last thing we need right now is a repeat of the scenes we saw during previous lockdowns

where our lone PCR testing site was overwhelmed, ultimately discouraging many people from getting tested,” he says. “If you have [Covid] symptoms, a RAT is a quick and easy way to determine whether you may have Covid, meaning those who have it can isolate sooner and minimise the spread.” ➤ Continue to page 3

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olice are searching for a man who broke into an east Auckland pharmacy and stole cash and valuable items. At 6.04am on Thursday March 17, a man used the base of a Covid-19 vaccination ﬂag to break through the front door glass entrance into Unichem Pakuranga on Cortina Place, triggering the alarm system. In footage seen by the Times, the man, wearing gloves, a mask and a hoodie, carried a cardboard box behind the counter of the pharmacy’s reception. He loaded valuable stock into the box, including blood pressure monitors and infrared thermometers. He then took two tills. About 40 forty seconds later he exited the pharmacy with the items and tills. It wasn’t until Unichem Pakuranga’s centre manager, Vicky Chan, thought to re-watch the video recordings did she realise the man returned. “Something wasn’t quite right,” Chan says. “There was more.” About a minute later, the man came back into the pharmacy and attempted to open some drawers. He then tried to get into the safe

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COVID-19

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Call for more Covid testing ➤ Continued from page 1 Ministry of Health acting group manager of Covid-19 testing and supply Jo Pugh says people who are symptomatic or a household contact can order RATs online at www. requestrats.covid19.health.nz. “It’s one of a range of ways we are making testing more readily available for those who need it. “We have a good supply of RATs to meet demand during phase three of our Omicron response.” Pugh says across the country there are 146 RATs collection sites, 106 testing sites, and 21 providers supporting priority population groups. “With the addition of participating pharmacies and GPs, there are now more than 500 access points for RATs, with additional sites continuing to be opened across the motu (country). “The ability to place an order

online ensures the process is smoother when people go to collect them. “It also means the whole whanau (family) don’t need to queue up at the testing centre when one person in the household gets sick, because you’ll be able to collect RATs for everyone in your household.” Pugh says by the end of March the Ministry of Health expects to build up the number of places where the tests are available to 1000 sites around the country, so the majority of New Zealanders can access a free RAT within 20 minutes’ driving distance. “The Ministry of Health is also exploring options to deliver RATs to those who order them.” People can order the tests online at requestrats.covid19. health.nz or phone 0800 222 478, and select option 3, between 8am-8pm. Access to a mobile phone is needed to validate the order.

wo men charged with murder following a fatal house fire in east Auckland are set to stand trial almost three years after they were formally accused of the crime. Defendants Greg Hart and Sean Andrew Hayde deny murdering Wiremu Arapo, 27, who died following a fire at his home in Minerva Terrace, Cockle Bay, on October 20, 2020. Following the blaze, Counties Manukau Police said after liaising with Fire and Emergency NZ investigators they were not treating the incident as suspicious and would refer Arapo’s death to the coroner. About a month later, police announced a homicide investigation had been launched and asked people with relevant information or video footage of the fire to come forward. Then, on December 8, 2020, acting detective senior sergeant Craig Bolton said police had arrested and charged two 32-year-old men with Arapo’s murder. “At this stage police are not seeking any other persons in connection with this investigation,” Bolton said at the time. “I hope the news of arrests brings some reassurance to the Cockle

Bay community.” The pair, Hart and Hayde, eventually appeared in the Auckland High Court where they pleaded not guilty. Their trial was scheduled to begin on March 7 this year and was expected to take four weeks. On March 4 a staff member at the Auckland High Court said the trial was not going ahead as scheduled. It’s now set down to start on September 11, 2023, which will be almost three years after the pair were arrested and charged. The court staffer says the postponement is related to the Covid19 pandemic and concern that due to a large number of witnesses expected to be called to give evidence, the trial would have to be stopped midway if someone in the courtroom tested positive for Covid. It’s a problem impacting courts across the country. Ministry of Justice general manager of sector insights Anton Youngman says the justice system, including courts, is an essential service and remains open. Court protocols are set by the judiciary, which outlined which court proceedings were a priority throughout each Covid-19 alert level and how different types of proceedings take place under the

Wiremu Arapo was found dead following a blaze at his Cockle Bay home in October, 2020.

Eligible people can collect free Covid-19 rapid antigen tests at a community collection site in Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, but it’s the only such site in east Auckland. Times file photo Wayne Martin

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pandemic’s ‘traffic light settings’, he says. “When only priority court proceedings could go ahead under the Covid alert level settings, many court hearings were adjourned or rescheduled. “This led to significantly fewer court cases being resolved, which increased the active caseload.” Youngman says 17,356 court events have been adjourned or rescheduled at the Manukau District Court, between August 18, 2021, and March 6 this year due to Covid, with 110 of those being jury trials. A further 16,203 court events at the Auckland District Court have been adjourned or rescheduled due to Covid during the same time frame, of which 274 were jury trials. Justice Minister Kris Faafoi recently announced the Government is progressing legislation to ensure courts can continue operating safely and effectively as Covid spreads. He says the legislation will make changes that allow the judiciary and Ministry of Justice to provide people with an assurance of safety while maintaining access to the courts. The Government aims to have the law change in place by mid-April.

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Migrant doctors struggle for work By ZOE GARDEN

group of overseas doctors desperately looking for and struggling with employment in New Zealand is calling for urgent changes to this country’s health care system. East Auckland psychiatrist Dr Anil Channa is among the people asking for action to address issues he says are serious. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) data showed this country’s health care system relies heavily on international medical graduates (IMG). With the workforce shortage and Covid-19 making the situation even more difﬁcult, it’s easy to assume the Government would want to employ and keep IMGs in a health care system straining under immense pressure. For medical practitioners with experience in a comparable health system, the process is straightforward. But for other IMG, the pathway for registration and employment is notoriously difﬁcult. The biggest obstacle for an IMG is getting a PGY1 position (intern position with an accredited prevocational medical training provider). Dr Curtis Walker, chairman of the Medical Council (MC) says the number of PGY1 roles are limited

Dr Anil Channa (left) is aiding international doctors in their quest for changes in the health care system; Tamryn Lindeboom (right), a South African doctor, is part of the NZREX group advocating for awareness and changes in the health care system. Times photo Wayne Martin/photo supplied

and “priority is given to graduates from NZ and Australian medical schools”. Of the 37 doctors that sat exams in 2021, 13 gained provisional registration. An international doctor needs to gain a PGY1 position within ﬁve years to gain registration, or re-sit exams. Channa, who lives in Flat Bush, has been working in New Zealand for 26 years and says over the last three-to-four years DHBs “have not been giving jobs to people that have passed the NZREX”. NZREX refers to doctors who have sat and passed the New Zealand Registration Examination. “There are about 140 doctors that have passed their exams that have

not got their PGY1s in the last four years. “There are a couple of them … their ﬁve years have gone and they’ve missed their chance. “And why they are not getting them (PGY1s) is because the DHBs tell them that ‘we are ﬁrst taking our own local graduates.’ “What is the point of subjecting people to this exam, which costs $10,000 and takes one-two years, and then, at the end of the journey, you are told ‘sorry, there’s no job for you?’” Channa is lobbying, along with United Voice, on behalf of the NZREX doctors. So far they’ve sent a letter to the Ministry of Health (MoH) and con-

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with some having held overseas exhibitions. One master sculptor Tim Elis has worked for the Duke of Edinburgh and billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson. The exhibition, tilted ‘Adorn’, begins tomorrow at 5.30pm. Wine and a grazing table can be enjoyed alongside the artwork and artists will also attend. Entrance is free.

Throughout the two-week exhibition, it will feature approximately 50 pieces of artwork of a large variety – from sculptures to jewellery and fashion to paintings, a palette of colours and sizes to suit the differing tastes of anyone attending. Peter, owner of the Art Lounge, says the concept ‘Adorn’, which means to be ‘made more attractive or beautiful’, formed around two

months ago. “We wanted to put something into the community that would focus on something beautiful and nice,” Peter says. “We’ve had enough negativity.” ‘Adorn’ is the ﬁrst group exhibition in Howick that combines a variety of art styles – sculptures, jewellery, fashion design and paintings, Peter says. “It’s a great opportunity to

come out and come and be inspired.” The nine artists are: Alison Greenhorn, artist and jeweller; Bev Jordon, jeweller; Dalene Meiring, artist; Dorothy Stowers, fashion designer; Ingrid Boot, artist; Melody Brook, artist and sculptor; Marie-Louise Myburgh, artist, jeweller, author, and photographer; One of the artworks that Pedro, sculptor; Tim Els, mas- will be featured in the ‘Adorn’ exhibition. ter sculptor.

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he ASB Polyfest is back at Manukau Sports Bowl from today until Saturday, with schools and student performers excited to be part of this year’s historic livestream event. The ASB Polyfest, now its 47th year, is a celebration of youth performance, and a showcase of New Zealand’s diverse cultures. ASB Polyfest 2022 will look and feel different from previous years, with the usual 100,000-plus crowds not present this year. The current Covid-19 red trafﬁc

light restrictions mean that participating cultural groups will perform in front of ASB Polyfest judges only, while family and friends are able to watch performances live online from home. Polyfest Trust chairperson Robert Solomone, who is also the principal of Alfriston College, says, “This year’s festival is not about the size of the event, it’s about the opportunity for our students to participate and do so in a safe environment.” Students will compete in speech, song and dance on the follow-

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ing stages – Cook Islands, Māori, Niue, Samoan, Tongan, and a diversity stage which features cultures such as Chinese, Fijian, Tokelauan, Indian, Korean and Sri Lankan. This year’s festival theme is “Family / Whānau” which Event Director – Seiuli Terri Leo-Mauu believes – “will resonate with our ASB Polyfest community, schools and stakeholders. “Although family can’t join us in person at the festival this year, we hope they’ll enjoy the free livestream from home”.

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Two weeks ago Treasury released documents showing Labour’s light rail commitment could cost up to $29 billion, nearly double the $15b price tag that was announced earlier this year. $15b was already far too much for what is essentially a vanity project for the Government, as light rail on this scale is simply not the answer to Auckland’s trafﬁc woes. Already around $50 million has been spent on this project on consultants and that is before any actual work has been done on the project. If the Government does go ahead with this project, the $29b price tag will come at a cost of approximately $16,000 per household across New Zealand. This would equate to about $1.2bn per kilometre of light rail track or about $1.2m per metre of track. You could purchase about 29,000 houses, or 392,000 Tesla Model 3 cars for the same amount of money the Government is looking to spend on this project. This is not the only area where the Government is wasting your money on its transport vanity. This follows on from the more than $50m they wasted

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Simeon Brown on their cycle bridge plans before they were scrapped (plus the several million they continue to spend exploring alternatives) and the $35m spent on consultant fees for the Let’s Get Wellington Moving initiative, when only $250,000 has actually been spent on construction for that project. The Government’s transport agenda has quickly become one of wasting money on things that they never actually deliver and were bad ideas to begin with. New Zealand needs a Government which is focussed on results and delivery, not reports and vanity projects. My focus as the National Party Transport Spokesperson will be to focus on the delivery of projects which actually make a difference for New Zealanders and get New Zealanders moving quickly and safely around our cities and our country.

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A disaster waiting to happen – councillor By CHRIS HARROWELL

rgent action is needed to address the threat of flooding in preparation for future severe weather events striking east Auckland. That’s the view of Howick ward councillor Sharon Stewart, who’s working to ease the pressure on residents living in flood-prone parts of the area. The main location of concern is around Angelo Avenue and Willoughby Avenue in Howick. A public meeting was held on the issue in Howick in 2018 and it’s been a subject of discussion by residents and local elected representatives for years. Stewart says she used to live in Angelo Avenue and her children used to attend nearby Howick Primary School. “When we had extreme weather events the water would be up to the letterboxes of some homes in the street. “It was terrible. The stormwater infrastructure couldn’t cope.” A large stormwater culvert at the bottom of Freyberg Place, which runs off Angelo Avenue, was overgrown with plant life

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when the Times visited the site on March 17, which makes it difficult to impossible for water to flow through it during heavy rain. That results in water overflowing the culvert and flooding nearby homes. Stewart says she pushed to get a fence installed in front of it as “people could fall in there”. The culvert on the other side of Freyberg Place is similarly overgrown with plant life. “About a month ago I rang

[Auckland Council’s] Healthy Waters and said this needs to be cleared. “It’s completely overgrown. “It’s on private property and the owners are meant to do it but in the [former] Manukau City Council days they used to have people who would go in and clear it. “It’s getting too much for a lot of people.” Stewart describes the Angelo Avenue catchment as a “bottleneck” for Howick. “It’s really serious and we need to get something sorted here. “The public needs to be educated that if they have a stream that goes through their property and it’s their stream, they’re supposed to keep it clear. “The situation in Freyberg Place is a disaster waiting to happen.” Healthy Waters general manager Craig Mcilroy says the organisation is aware of the issues being reported. It’s “currently in the process of developing a stream management plan for this catchment area”. “To date we have identified

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locations of improvement for both stormwater conveyance and stream bank stabilisation and we are designing solutions for the catchment, targeting culvert upgrades and stream remediation. “Construction of the first culvert upgrade is almost completed. “This has involved installing an upsized culvert underneath the Angelo Avenue to Dell Way walkway.” Mcilroy says Healthy Waters is also undertaking regular maintenance work in the catchment, including clearing culverts, an example of which is recent vegetation clearing of the inlet at Freyberg Place. “If residents have any concerns around blockages, we encourage them to report them through our online report-aproblem tool, or via our call centre. “One thing to note is as the stream runs through private property, vegetation maintenance along the stream is the responsibility of the property owner.” ➤ People can report issues to the council on 301 0101.

Police are working to identify and locate a person injured at an east Auckland address but who left before officers arrived at the scene. A police spokesperson says investigators are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Lady Fisher Place, East Tamaki, in the early hours of March 20, to make contact. “Police were called to a report of a person being injured at an address in Lady Fisher Place at about 1.40am. “No persons were present on police arrival but an amount of blood was located at the address. “A scene examination is under way to establish what has occurred. “Police have concerns for the injured party.” In an update issued on Monday morning, the spokesperson says the investigation into the incident is ongoing. “Police still have concerns for the injured party. “We urge anyone who was at or near the address, or anyone who has information, to contact police.” Police say they want to hear from anyone who was present at the address in Lady Fisher Place in the evening of March 19 or who has information that can assist their enquiries. ➤ People can phone police on 105, quoting file number 220320/3367, or Counties Manukau crime squad on 09 261 1321, or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers tip-off line on 0800 555 111.

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Motorcycle used in ram raid Police are investigating after a thief allegedly used a motorcycle to break into an east Auckland business. A police spokesperson says the incident happened shortly after midnight on March 6 at a superette in Vincent Street, Howick. “A motorcycle was used to force entry into the premises. The offender is described as wearing dark-coloured pants, an orange high-visibility vest and a darkcoloured motorbike helmet with a white ‘R’ on the back. “Our enquiries are ongoing, including reviewing available CCTV footage.” People with information on the incident are asked to phone police on 105, quoting ﬁle number 20306/5626, or phone the free and anonymous Crimestoppers tip-off line on 0800 555 111. Meanwhile, a person was taken to hospital with critical injuries after a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in East Tamaki on March 10. Emergency services were called to the incident in Stonedon Drive at about 8.10am. Cordons were set up in Cryers Road and Counties Manukau Police’s serious crash investigation unit was notiﬁed.

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Supporting Kiwis with current cost of living Labour List MP

Naisi Chen Since coming into Government, Labour has worked hard to support low and middle income Kiwis. This week, we’ve taken another step to make things a bit easier, in light of the additional pressure families are feeling as a result of the Ukraine invasion. The war in Ukraine has had a big impact on fuel costs around the world, causing a global energy crisis that has been felt across New Zealand. I know this spike has been tough for many people here in east Auckland. While we can’t control global events, we can control the support we provide New Zealanders. That’s why we’ve taken action to provide immediate relief. We’ve cut petrol excise duty by 25 cents a litre for three months, to make ﬁlling up a 60 litre tank more than $17 cheaper. I’m glad to hear this is already making a difference for many families

in our community. We’ll shortly announce equivalent reductions in road user charges. We’ve also made it cheaper for people who catch a bus or a train. Half-price public transport fares will remain in place for the next three months, making getting to and from work more affordable for many. Alongside Stage 1 of the Eastern Busway, this is a great incentive to get out of our cars. These changes are designed to help ease the immediate pressure on Kiwis. But they’re just one part a broader programme

of long-term work to reduce cost pressures on New Zealanders. This includes a suite of changes that will be coming into force from April 1, giving the majority of Kiwi families, along with pensioners, a signiﬁcant income boost. Our improvements to Working for Families alone will see around 60 per cent of all families – more than 300,000 households – better off by an average of $20 per week. On top of that, our changes to Childcare Assistance income thresholds will beneﬁt around 1000 families. Those

on Superannuation will see an income boost of $52 a fortnight for a single person and $80 for a couple, while full-time minimum wage workers will see their pay lift by $48 a week. In addition, from May 1, the Winter Energy Payment will kick in again, to assist more than a million people – seniors, veterans, and those on a beneﬁt – with heating bills through the colder months. There’s no silver bullet for the current cost-of-living pressures but these measures, when taken together, will make a difference for people in our community and across the country. They build on actions we’ve taken since 2017 to ensure Kiwi families have more in their pocket to get ahead – policies like the family tax credit, free school lunches, cheaper doctors’ fees, and the removal of school donations. We’re committed to securing a recovery from Covid that leaves no one behind – and the work we’re doing to support families with the cost of living is just one way we’re making that a reality. Naisi Chen is a Labour List MP based in Botany

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ttending meetings, voting on budgets, debating issues, advocating for the local community, and responding to numerous phone calls and emails about a variety of topics. That’s the role of an Auckland Councillor and local residents who think it sounds like the ideal job are encouraged to consider standing in the local-body elections scheduled to be held in October this year. The Howick ward has two seats on the council’s governing body, which makes decisions impacting the city’s residents. Those seats are currently ﬁlled by ward councillors Sharon Stewart and Paul Young. Stewart says key parts of the role are attending committee meetings and workshops, setting policies, and reviewing council performance through its annual report and the performance of the chief executive. Other functions are voting on council budgets, making bylaws and involvement in regulatory matters, she says. “I also get involved in helping the community with problems they have. “Representing the council at various functions and to represent the wishes of the local people and vote accordingly after considering the issues [are also parts of the job]. “One of the most important

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requirements is to listen to the view of the local community, which I have always done for many years.” Young says as a councillor he helps to make decisions for the region on housing, the environment, transport, community facilities and council services. His decisions have to take into account the needs of Aucklanders now and into the future, he says. “The job is not easy, particularly when balancing many different views and needs over the long- and short-term, but it’s a huge privilege to be part of shaping the city.” Young says the job has changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic with many council meet-

ings now held online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. “My day-to-day usually involves council committee meetings including workshops and advisory groups, meetings, emails, and phone calls with residents and groups, speaking at community events, and helping solve problems community members may have with council or anything else.” The council says elected members carry out a wide range of duties and tasks. They’re required to attend meetings of the council’s governing body and various committees, held in Auckland’s CBD pre-Covid but currently online, it says. “Being an elected member at

any level is a serious commitment even though your responsibilities and hours will vary according to the ofﬁce you represent and serve. “It’s also a public role and will put you in the spotlight. “You will be called upon to speak at meetings and events, and the media may ask for your views on certain topics. “If you’re thinking of becoming a candidate, you should consider how you might balance the requirements and responsibilities of the role with other commitments in your life.” Go online to www.voteauckland.co.nz for more information on how to enrol to vote in the council elections and standing as a candidate.

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he chance to fly is a fantasy many children dream about, but for some, it lasts a lifetime. Pakuranga’s Keith Weale combined his love of tinkering around in his workshop with the desire to own his own aircraft and, for the past six years, has been tirelessly spending his free time to build his dream from the confines of his townhouse. Because he wished to fly whenever he wanted to, not having to book an aircraft a week in advance only to cancel it on the day because of bad weather, he has always wanted to own his own plane. However, the cost of general aircraft ownership is beyond most, so Weale settled on a kitset from Van’s Aircraft in Oregon, USA. Van’s Aircraft have been selling the most popular kitbuilt aircraft in the world for 50 years. In that time, 11,000 of their various models of air-

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Pakuranga engineer Keith Weale recently completed building a kit-set 2-seater aircraft from his townhouse. Photo supplied

craft have been completed in garages and basements across the world and are now flying. Van’s Aircraft have proven to be one of the safest and most reliable range of amateur-built aircraft money can buy and are regarded by many as being the Rolls Royce of kitbuilt aircraft, said Weale, who is technical director – roads and highways at consultancy firm Stantec. Weale settled on the RV-12 all-metal, side-by-side two seat aircraft with full dual controls so it can be flown from both seats. It has a 100hp Rotax 912ULS petrol engine, designed and built in Austria specifically for aircraft. This modern close-tolerance and liquid-cooled engine has proven to be one of the most reliable and fuel-efficient aircraft engines in the world, Weale said. Building a kit-set aircraft is not a cheap exercise. Keith estimates he has spent

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$160,000 to get the aircraft to completion. He bought the RV-12 in six separate sub-kits to spread the cashflow over the years and to have enough space in his townhouse to store the thousands of components – he even fitted out the attic and commandeered the family bathroom for storage. Spending many thousands of hours building the aircraft, Keith spent every spare minute of the day, including during his commute to/from work on the bus, reading up and learning how to build an aeroplane. “Building an aircraft has to become a daily way of relaxation, a pastime, a way of unwinding from work,” Weale said. “You can’t think of anything else while you’re building, so it’s a good way of setting the worries of the day aside for a while.” While people are genuinely surprised that you’re allowed

to build an aircraft as an amateur without formal training, the law says you can, provided the project meets the criteria for recreation and education. Although Weale built the aircraft entirely on his own (except for painting the exterior), he did have tremendous support and encouragement from a fraternity of fellow aircraft builders and pilots who had been down the path before him. He believes being able to join social media groups and a sport aircraft club where you can bounce ideas around, and have mentors and experts look over your work from time to time is invaluable. Keith sums up his story, “I’ve made dozens of genuine friends in the process. It’s a brotherhood of like-minded aviators who’ve all faced similar challenges and put their skills to the ultimate test: will she fly? Yes, she did, on Saturday December 18, 2021.”

David Darling has been appointed as an independent director on the board at medicinal cannabis R&D company Helius Therapeutics. Following a career with a former multinational corporation Fletcher Challenge, Darling has been the chief executive officer of medical David Darling is the new diagnostic com- board member at Helius pany Pacific Edge Therapeutics. Photo supplied for 19 years. Darling led the Pacific Edge team to develop a suite of proprietary molecular diagnostic tests and built active commercial businesses in Australia, NZ, Singapore and the US. Darling says he’s excited to join the board at Helius. “Helius is a trailblazer and leader in New Zealand’s newest industry. The company continues to successfully meet all the unique demands and challenges that come with the transition from a start-up business to one of early-stage growth. “I’m impressed by the Helius investors, board members, management, and staff. The company has an absolute focus on its founding motivation – to improve patients’ quality of life with locally produced plant-based medicines at more affordable prices.” Darling replaces Helius founder, JP Schmidt, who is stepping down after five years in the business.

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Stefanie Oh is the new assistant minister at East City Wesleyan Church. Photo supplied

divorced when she was a child. “There were many senior church members who took me and my siblings under their wing.” By that time she received the call at 16, she was already very active in the church. She led a small group in youth ministry, leading a small group, involved in the worship ministry and was well-respected by fellow

church members. Oh has, at some points in her youth, had issues with her faith. “It was quite hard for me in my teenage years. I was going to church but, at the same time, I was questioning why all these things in my life that didn’t seem to be happening to other people,” says Oh. “My friends had happy homes, they didn’t have financial issues. There were many times that there was a school trip and they couldn’t afford to send me. “In hindsight, I’m glad to have grown up in that environment. It helped me to figure out who I was. It taught me to talk to God.” After her work in the youth ministry, Oh led a group in the young adult ministry. She’s still in touch with members of the group. Oh was an auditor for three years before she attended Trinity Theological College. Her studies were funded by the church. She graduated with a Masters of Divinity. Once she graduated, she

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News bites PASTA NOSTRA IN LIQUIDATION

Pasta-making company Pasta Nostra – which has local shareholders who hold a 20 per cent stake – has gone into liquidation. Insolvency practitioner Bryan Williams of BWA Insolvency has been appointed liquidator. A provisional statement of position of the company as at February 16 reveals estimated claims from unsecured creditors and for shareholder advances to be $736,831.39. A list of known creditors includes the IRD, Brame Finance Trust, Davis Trading, Rentokil Initial and Blomfield Trust. The NZ Companies Office shows Kim Korkman of St Heliers is director of Pasta Nostra and holds a 50 per cent stake in the company. Honey Hill Limited of Remuera holds 10 per cent, Mill Street Food Warehouse Limited of Hamilton holds 20 per cent. The remaining 20 per cent is owned by a trio – Barbara Blomfield and Timothy Blomfield of Half Moon Bay and Christopher Hankins of Albany. Times has The attempted to contact Timothy Blomfield.

GRANT FOR HOCKEY CLUB

The NZ Community Trust awarded multiple grants in the Auckland region recently. One of those is a $10,000 grant to the Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club for turf hire. More than a dozen gaming venues in Auckland contributed including the Barrel Inn in Howick and the Rib House, in Flat Bush.

SERIOUS INJURY AFTER FIRE

Emergency services were called to a property fire on Tuesday March 15 at 11.35am on Stonedon Drive in East Tamaki. The fire broke out in a car housed inside an industrial unit. One patient was transferred to Middlemore Hospital in serious condition. A fire investigator was onsite.

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Ukrainian Tatyana Ganich has lived in Howick for 20 years. Photo supplied

CAN YOU PLEASE HELP UKRAINE? Help Ukraine – save the world. It could be too late tomorrow. I came to New Zealand 20 years ago from Ukraine and have lived in Howick since. When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 and started to bomb civilians in Ukraine, many people in NZ and throughout the world were shocked by such aggression and brutality. Each day we see on the news brave Ukrainians, including children, dying under ruins of destroyed homes, hospitals and on the streets. Its citizens are defending not only their country and freedom but also global stability and peace, bearing in mind Putin’s appetite for Russian expansion. I know many people in NZ are ready to help somehow to stop Putin’s army and its inhuman behaviour. Our Kiwi gardener, for instance, told me he will cut our grass for free for 12 month and that money we should send to Ukraine. I could not hold my tears – such a kind and generous gesture! To make it easier for people willing to help to stop Putin’s violence and show him his place, I want to give several links where they can send money. https://armysos.com.ua/en/ help-the-army https://www.comebackalive. in.ua/donate Revive soldiers www. rsukraine.org Voices of children www.voices.org.ua/en/donat/ Help Ukraine, NZ account 03-0195-0605412-001 (My private account I opened for Ukraine. If some people will ﬁnd it easier to pay to a NZ bank. I will transfer all money to the charities myself).

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THE MISSING LINK IN SOCIETY TODAY

New Zealand is a “multicultural society.” This was stated by Helen Clark, a previous Prime Minister. We now have an extra holiday “Matariki.” We live in a multicultural world but there is a link we have chosen to disregard. Easter and Christmas cross many barriers. We have Anzac Day approaching in April. But what about Easter? Here is the missing link. The reason for Easter and Christmas is the birth, life, death and resurrection of the person who had the most profound effect on civilisation. The missing link is Jesus Christ. Let us refocus not with protests but on the values he brings – love,

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RE: Cost of living crisis, tax relief; Christopher Luxon (Times, March 16). Will Kiwis, in the grip of a cost of living crisis, learn from the Ukrainian crisis and elect a comedian? [Opposition Leader and Botany MP] Christopher Luxon jests, ”Labour believes they can spend your money better than you can”. An old joke with a new twist: National believes it cannot spend your money better you can. So, no taxes. Mr Luxon writes adjusting the tax margins for inﬂation won’t make anyone rich. No, but it will make the well-off better off and, looking at the numbers, do 2/5 of 5/8 for the low-income earners. If we want to live in a safe and decent society, we need laws and a framework – the state. That costs money, and more of it as society gets more complex and people demand more. It stands to reason those who gain the most should pay the most, it’s a much greater adjustment to scurry from a grand house in Orakei to a cave than from an ex-state rental in Otara. Mr Luxon is focussed solely on winning the next election. He has no responsibilities for the present, expresses no valid concerns where humanity is heading. Thirty years of lies from the fossil fuel industry has left us dependent on some vile regimes, like Saudi Arabia, which recently beheaded 81 people in one day. It has ﬁnanced putrid Putin’s unforgivable war in Ukraine. The very worst of human behaviour is invincibly bad and the best is labelled socialism. In the background is a climate crisis, with tipping points seemingly inevitable. Meanwhile Labour seems intent on losing the next election. No rational, informed person believes Maori myths and knowledge is science, or that Three Waters is “nothing to be scared of”, or cogovernance is what the British government offered in the Treaty of Waitangi, or that separatism will take us where we need to be. Okay, Mr Luxon is not promising to take NZ back to the 1840s, but his simple ideas chime more with the 1940s than the 2040s, which is when children born today will be voting, and cursing our greed and stupidity.

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Members of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps operating a range finder, taken 3 February 1943. Image Alexander Turnbull Library

SEEKING STORIES FROM NZ’S ‘SILENT ARMY’ The silent sacriﬁce of New Zealand women during World War II and their service in New Zealand and

overseas is often overshadowed by that of our war heroes. Historian and author Renée Hollis is searching New Zealand for untold stories from this Silent Army. After the success of her book Voices of World War II: New Zealanders share their stories (Exisle Publishing), she is now working on a social history project focusing on the experiences of New Zealand women during World War II, immersing herself in letters and diaries from women who helped keep the home ﬁres burning or served overseas. ‘I am looking for stories that have never been shared before that will give the reader a real insight into what women’s lives were really like during World War II,’ she said. Sources could include those who can recall childhood memories of wartime, mothers raising children while their husbands were ﬁghting overseas, volunteers, land girls, women who worked in the factories as well as the Red Cross, the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAACs), the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAFs), the Women’s Royal Naval Service (Wrens) etc. She is also very interested to hear about the experiences of New Zealand women who served overseas as nurses, pilots, ambulance drivers or entertainers etc. Letters and diaries must be submitted by June 19, 2022. Material can be emailed to Renée at this address: newzealandsilentarmy@gmail. com Or letters, diaries and photographs can be posted to: Renée Hollis P.O. Box 85, Nelson 7040 * Please make sure that you include a return address. ** Renée understands how precious these items are and will take great care of them. After she has read the material, she will return all items via courier.

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DOGS ON MELLONS BAY BEACH

I ﬁnd it hard to accept that dog owners believe dogs should be running free on this beach (Times, March 16) when swimmers and other beach goers want a quiet enjoyable time during summer months. Many free-running dogs are excitable and annoying to non-dog owning people. Why should they have preference on a beach? Try an open reserve or the western end of the beach. One other point — it is my experience that far too many owners currently ignore the existing summer restriction. Pointing out the restriction is often met with a level of scorn.

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‘THANK YOU FOR SAVING MY WIFE’ In the sea off Howick beach, on March 15, some wonderful people saved my wife from drowning. Two or three young men came quickly to her aid when they saw her struggling and supported her back to shore. Another man summoned an ambulance which arrived within minutes. Others supported us while we waited for the ambulance. My wife owes her life to these ﬁne people and I owe them too for saving me from the devastation of losing her. I don’t know the names of any of these people. If they were able to contact me, I would very much like to thank them personally.

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Howick & Pakuranga Times Fifty years ago, in 1972, the Times was founded and published. Let’s take a look back at the most exciting stories from the issue of March 29, 1972: NEW LOOK AT RATING SYSTEM FOR THE CITY The Manukau City Council is asking its rating committee to give further consideration to alternative methods of rating with emphasis on the possibility of a ceiling on rates. A decision asking for a report on the subject was passed by the council in October of last year and the city treasurer, Mr B. Sharkey, submitted a full The proposed Manukau report to last month’s meeting of the City Council administration rating committee. centre.

FUND RAISING WITH A DIFFERENCE DID MAORI DISCOVER ANTARCTICA?

The fact that Maori or Polynesians may have discovered Antarctica ﬁrst is within the realms of possibility. From the third century, Polynesians began extensive sea voyages and by the seventh century, in the time of the Roman Empire, there is evidence they had reached Marquesas Islands and beyond in the South Paciﬁc. This was also a very warm period in the earth’s evolving climate change, the Mediterranean Ocean being 3.4 degrees fahrenheit (-15.8 C) above normal at about that time. Combine that with the Polynesians’ ability during sea voyagers to keep warm by wrapping themselves in tapa cloth, the sighting of Antarctica becomes a real possibility. Conversely, Maori came about from the time of Kupe which was some two-and-a-half centuries

Karen and Health Camp Relieving Principal Ernie Edwards count out the money raised by the stall.

Twelve-year-old Karen Merrett from Half Moon Bay found that she had bitten off more than she could chew when she tried to raise $5 to buy the children at the Pakuranga Health Camp an Easter egg each. She ended up enlisting the aid of several friends and raising $34.20 in one afternoon with a roadside stall.

HOWICK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT NOW IN MELTING POT

Howick residents living in Wellington Street, between Gibraltar and Vincent Streets, will ﬁle a petition of support for the Howick Borough Council in an attempt to prevent the building of factories near their homes.

THE MAN AT THE HELM OF MANUKAU CITY

If the foreshadowed amalgamation of Pakuranga with Howick actually comes off, one man will immediately lose his job. That man is Lloyd Elsmore, the Mayor of Manukau City and he has some deﬁnite ideas about that possible new city, too.

WIDER BRIDGE OVER TAMAKI TO GO AHEAD

The Manukau City Council has approved plans to proceed with its share of the widening of the Tamaki River Bridge.

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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

GARDEN CARE

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CLASSIFIEDS

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Experienced, trustworthy house cleaner looking for cleaning positions. Referees available

Ph: 022 4018 530

CLEANER REQUIRED:

Our company in Whitford is looking for a cleaner for approx 3 hours per week. This would suit someone who is flexible on time and can work on a week day. The ideal candidate would be thorough, and can work around staff, cleaning the office, lunchroom and bathrooms. A good command of English is required. $30.00 per hr. Starting date is April 2022. Please phone 5308906 – Tues/Wed/Thurs or email sandy@stonemasons.co.nz DE282021

SITUATIONS VACANT

HOWICK & Home Heating PART TIME ROLE – Are you reliable, friendly, energetic, tech smart and experienced or interested in outdoor equipment.

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Mellons Bay School

Supporting the running of Christopher Luxon’s Botany Electorate Office, you will make sure everything runs smoothly day in and day out. This role is multifaceted and challenging with no two days the same. You’ll be stepping into an environment that is unique, exciting, and rewarding.

LEARNING ASSISTANT

Our warm, friendly and community-minded school has a vacancy for a Learning Assistant, 14 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9.00am-12.30pm. This position is fixed-term, start date May 2nd 2022 to December 15th 2022. The successful applicant will preferably have experience working with students in the junior area of the school and students who have high learning needs. Please email your CV with a cover letter and names of two referees to: larak@mellonsbay.school.nz by 3.00pm Thursday 31st March 2022. Applicants should have NZ Residency or a New Zealand work visa. DE282076

YARD PERSON REQUIRED We are replacing our young staff member who is off on his OE!! This is a full time position including rostered Saturdays, in our busy Clevedon Timber Yard. We require a fit, energetic person for general yard work, customer service, inwards / outwards loading of customers orders and deliveries. H.T. Licence an advantage. Please phone Dean or Glenda on 09 292 8656 or email office@mortontimber.co.nz

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Providing high quality advice and advocacy to constituents in your community Building and maintaining strong relationships through community campaigns Managing and responding to correspondence and emails Overseeing database administration

Your friends and whanau describe you resilient, empathetic and respectful. You will lend your ear to constituents to make them feel heard and supported. You will be well-known for your flexibility, initiative and attention to detail in responding to competing priorities. Things are often changeable here, so the ability to be calm, proactive and flexible will see you well-placed to thrive. You will also have the ability to uphold a high level of confidentiality on any matter with discretion and an earnest presence of mind.

We are a Mount Wellington based business, wholesaling heavy-weight glass and hardware. We supply and install toughened glass and hardware for pool fencing and balustrade systems. Our business is a great place to work. We are a small and friendly team, and have a solid customer base from all around New Zealand.

MISSION HEIGHTS PRIMARY

HIRING NOW

TEACHER AIDE

Full-time from Term 2 • Able to support a child with special needs. Experience in schools/nursing preferred. HOW TO APPLY Please send your CV to: jobs@mhp.school.nz by 4pm 1st April

Benefits and perks • Great hourly rate • 40-45 hours Monday to Friday with the possibility of additional hours at busy times of the year • Easy going and flexible employer

We sell:

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

We accept donations of: Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

9 Ben Lomond Cres

Open 6 Days

0800 677 467 Pick Up Service Available

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WANTED TO BUY BUYING

We purchase good quality house/flat and estate lots. Smaller lots also. Ask about our comprehensive clearout package. 25 years experience. Phone 09 532 9204 or 027 479 8942

Transit Traders Ltd

Skills and experience • Applicants will ideally have glazier and / or construction experience, be motivated and able to work autonomously. • Successful applicants need to be physically fit and able to lift and carry reasonable weights. • We are looking for a positive attitude with strong work ethic and good customer communication skills.

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RENTALS

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Joining Team Luxon will see you being a committed part of Christopher’s team of colleagues who are based in the Botany Electorate Office. The ability to build strong and trusted relationships is key to being successful in this role.

FIREWOOD, Ti Tree, Hot mix, Phone Darryl Green Earths 273 9520

The position includes but is not limited to: • Managing daily customer operations • Pool fencing and balustrade installations • Manage the deliveries of glass and hardware to customers • Management of the warehouse including inventory control and general duties

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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

We are looking for a physically fit, self motivated and energetic individual to join our team to lead the glass installations, deliveries, and warehouse management.

103 Jeffs Rd, Mission Heights, Flat Bush

Your daily responsibilities may include the following:

FOR SALE

BUILDERS WANTED

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PARLIAMENTARY MP SUPPORT TO CHRISTOPHER LUXON, MP

ESTATE items, mixed bag, viewing times Mon-Wed, prior to 4pm. Call/Txt John 022 096 6383 to arrange.

Outdoor Power Equipment

LIVE LOCAL, WORK LOCAL

Pakuranga Park Village is looking for Housekeepers and Caregivers. We are a local business looking to employ local people. If you are interested in joining our team please email ursula.glynos@realliving.co.nz with your CV.

GARAGE SALES

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ACCOMMODATION WANTED STUDIO ﬂat or bed ensuite for 66 yr old quiet Kiwi male Ph 027 3552561

Howick RSA Poppy Fund Trust & Howick RSA Community Welfare Trust

RSA WELFARE SUPPORT ADVISOR

TUITION PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS LESSONS FROM $22 Private, professional,affordable. Competitions, practical and theory exams. We have teachers in your area. (Est 68 yrs)

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The job will involve, but not be restricted to: Sally Morrison • Maintaining and continuing to update a data base of As an employee of Parliamentary Service you will be apolitical eligible recipients of welfare support Property Management & Letting Agent on in your role, however awareness of the political landscape may • Supporting clients with transport to appointments ement & Letting Agent such as medical/hospital appointments Put your faith in Sally – Call me for great be beneficial in supporting your MP. • Help clients with applications for assistance such you won’t be service Sally – as trust welfare grants, funeral grants from the me for great To ensure our people feel supported andCall enabled to develop disappointed. trust. 027 305 7582 service their knowledge and careers, you will receive a Parliamentary • Assistance and information around availability of • Experienced in Property 09 538 0685 Service induction which will set you up to027 succeed within this 305 7582 other agencies for support such as VA, MSD Management erty environment, as well as ongoing learning09 and development • Honest and reliable East Auckland Hours will be allocated at maximum of 60 hours per 538 0685 • Hardworking Five AM Property Management Ltd month, allowing flexibility when some weeks are opportunities. East Auckland busier than others. DE278476 Estate Agents Ltd This is an events-based, fixed-term role Mountfort linked to the MP, Licensed If(REAA you think you are the right 2008) person for this role working 30 hours per week. Some flexibility in hours may be please send your CV to: required and can be negotiated for the right candidate. leoabbott@gmail.com

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

CHURCH SERVICES

The appointing salary band for this role is $55,752 to $69,690 per annum (pro-rated to 30 hours). Appointments will be based on your skills and experience. In order for a successful applicant/s to be offered this role, they will need to comply with our Vaccine Policy, the requirement to be fully vaccinated and agree to provide information and evidence regarding their vaccination status. If you’d like to play a key role in supporting your MP within your community, apply now. Applications close midnight on Sunday, 27 March 2022.

The Parliamentary Service appoints on merit and is committed to EEO and good employer principles.

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BECOME A PASSIVE FIRE LEGEND Either start at the bottom and work your way up OR Show me you are the best installer/ supervisor/site manager in the industry and move into management.

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• Industry leading training provided. • Personal Growth is the cornerstone of our business. • Work with a diverse group from around the world.

KIDS KARATE

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

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To apply for this job, please go to our job site https://careers.parliament.govt.nz/home and enter the job code 29472HT.

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

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To have a confidential discussion about the role, please feel welcome to contact Christopher’s Relationship Manager Jan Mudgway, on 04 817 6697.

ENROL NOW for 2022 MUSIC LESSONS

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS CLASSIFIEDS

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BOWLS

ORMISTON CLASSIC BEGINS The Ormiston Classic, an annual tournament which has been cancelled the last two years due to the pandemic, gets under way today [Wednesday] at the Howick Bowling Club with a strong line-up. The vent runs on Wednesday and Thursday. The teams are coming all parts of Auckland. Spectators can attend. The prizes are substantial with cash wins of up $700. There is also a lucky team prize in each division. Spot prizes donated by Ormiston Hospital in addition to their generous sponsorship.

The victorious Howick Hawks team, from left, Rod Sadgrove, Greg Dowdell, Eddie Jones, Bruce Fenton, Linda Fenton, and David Weir. Photo supplied

SPORT

Hawks capture bowls trophy A

n east Auckland bowling club has a new trophy to add to their cabinet. The Howick Bowling Club’s Howick Hawks team of David Weir playing singles, Bruce Fenton and Eddie Jones playing pairs, and Rod Sadgrove, Greg Dowdell and Linda Fenton playing triples,

have won the Auckland 1-5 Year Interclub title. The competition was held in Blockhouse Bay on March 20 with the Howick Hawks winning all nine games in the quarter-final, semi-final, and final. They now go on to regional finals in May.

TRAVEL

MATURE TRAVEL COMPANION

I am a professional nurse from Howick seeking mature company for my upcoming trip around the South Island on my Harley Davidson motor bike. If you are comfortable on a motor bike, like sightseeing and a trip around the South Island sounds like you, please contact me for further details: Phone Stuart 021 0232 3199 or email howick33@yahoo.com DE282094

TE TAHAWAI MARAE

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Thursday, March 31 2022, at 6pm Te Tahawai Wharekai, 32 Edgewater Drive, Pakuranga We welcome everybody who is interested in the future of our taonga.

SOLUTIONS QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8052 Across - 6, Rattlesnake. 7, Ling. 8, Overcoat. 9, Herald. 10, Timber. 12, Guitar. 15, German. 17, Platypus. 19, Opus. 20, Contaminate. Down - 1, Stagnant. 2, Almond. 3, Assert. 4, Talc. 5, Decade. 6, Raise. 11, Marjoram. 13, Unlock. 14, Repeat. 15, Gossip. 16, Amuse. 18, Tiny. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8052 Across - 6, Saving grace. 7, Tea-R(ound). 8, Round’s up. 9, Spoons. 10, Icicle. 12, A-scent. 15, Red-uce. 17, Fee-lings. 19, Rook. 20, Pair of ducks. Down - 1, Overt-one. 2, S-nare-S. 3, A-gout-I. 4, Hand. 5, Refuel. 6, St-E-ep. 11, In-direct. 13, Sweeps. 14, Ten-Don. 15, Re-si-de. 16, Cross. 18, LA-iD (rev.).

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ORMISTON CLASSIC TEAMS 2022

1. Mark Posa, Roger Johnson, Ling Qu, Sue Curren 2. John Almond, Diane Harris, Eddie Jones, Colin Harris 3. Lana Dowdell, Robyn Shelwell, Garnet Tregonning, Wally Mearns 4. Linda Fenton, Amy Cheung, Harry Williams, Noeline Sadgrove 5. Cecilie McIntyre, Rosemary Ackerley, Helen Ongley, Nola Turner 6. Brett Proffitt, Mark Hall, George

Stanisch, Terrence Cross 7. Mark Griffith, Malcolm Wright, Murray Dickson, Ross Whittle 8. Peter Hunia, Cheryl Hunia, Les Eagleton, Leanne Poulson 9. Bruce Hickman, Tony Mitchison, Rick Meyrick, Les Brown 10. Lex Calder, Danny Belsham, Bob Louden, Paul Blitvic 11. Paul Neazor, Jeanine Browne, Lisa Appleyard, Mark Compton 12. Karen Kusimski, Andrea Wilson, Mukesh Rohra, Shelley McCabe 13. Bruce Fenton, Paul Hickey, John Taylor, Estelle Hickey 14. Helen Blick, Don Ross, Michael Feek, Ian Dee 15. Phil Taylor, Sandra Taylor, Mike Bradshaw, Agnes Motu 16 Gary Finnemore, Doug Surmond, Greg Dowdell, Steff Steuenberg 17. Steve Waltham, Rod Sadgrove, Mark Andrew, Rob Shelwell 18. Neil Fisher, Bryan Chapman, Ian Fisher, Gary Cotton 19. Clive Cockle, Peter Roylance, Iain Thomas, Tony Williams 20. Warwick Alexander, Richard Ludbrook, Terry Brunton, David Weir

SHOWJUMPING

Locals clinch top results Local riders dominated at the recent Auckland Veterinary Centre Brookby Show Jumping 2022 event. All riders are Clevedon-based.

RESULTS:

Pro Am Rider series winner – Olivia Glen riding Coconella Jacks Ridge 1.25 also won by Olivia Glen

Cornege Photography 1.15m won by Scout Lodder riding Scret Trick (hunua based 15yo) Amateur rider series won by Georgina Forsyth riding Catapult Xtreme Constrkt Horse 1.20 won by Kirsten Worker riding Melanies Choice. Liv Glen was the Pro Am Rider series winner. Times photo Wayne Martin

What’s on

ZONTA CLUB OF EAST AUCKLAND

Zonta East Auckland is inviting you to join us on Tuesday April 5 to hear from Terrena Griffiths, the national co-ordinator of the Chip Packet Project NZ. CPPNZ was founded in September 2021 during lockdown. The organisation collects freshlywashed chip packets, or any foil-wrapped food item, fuses them together with an iron, and creates a single-bed-sized “survival sheet” for Aucklanders in need. We are looking forward to hearing more about this project and how Terrena is helping her community that she is so passionate about, while about keeping foil out of our landfill. To learn more about this event or about Zonta, contact Gay at 021 145 1574.

ONLINE ZOOM SESSION

Breathe Talk, Highland Park Library, Free Zoom Session, Monday April 11, 10.30am – 11.30am. Join Highland Park Library as we host an online Breathe Talk with author and health promotion coordinator for East Health Trust, Parvin Kapila. Parvin will talk about the Science of Mindful Breathing with some exercises. Registration essential, email required. To book, email highlandpark.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or message us on our Facebook page @highlandparklib.

Kids enjoying Eyes on Nature Whanau Day 2021. Photo supplied

BEAUTIFICATION TRUST ANNOUNCES ECOFEST Hosted by the Beautification Trust, Eye on Nature EcoFest is a month-long, free outdoor and online festival packed with events and activities for communities to connect with the environment and learn about sustainable living. Running from April 2 to May 1, EcoFest will feature small, Covid-friendly, hands-on workshops, educational displays and a fun-filled activity trail at the Auckland Botanic Gardens, as well as online workshops and activities that can be enjoyed from home. Find out more at https://www.beautification.org. nz/

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CRICKET

Weekend cricket There was no premier women’s cricket at the weekend. Next week is the ﬁnal week of the club season. The weekend’s club scores: Premier Men Jeff Crowe Cup | Round 14 Cornwall 268/5 (J Cassidy 60, S Crooks 55, L Dasent 46, D Gallage 43, M Olsen 3-56) lost to North Shore 272/8 (R Mudford 86, M Olsen 52) by two wickets – match reduced to 40 overs. Howick Pakuranga v Parnell – match abandoned without a ball bowled Auckland University 197/4 (G Beghin 105*, V Puppala 34, H Lowe 30) defeated Eden Roskill 169 (S Sharma 59, A Prasad 3-41) by 28 runs – match reduced to 25 overs. East Coast Bays 232 (R Harrison 78, I Bird 39, R Schierhout 36, F de Villiers 3-54) defeated Takapuna 207 (A Baard 95) by 25 runs. Richard Jones Cup | Round 14 Waitakere 274/4 (B Barnard 100, S Mirza 67, A Kaundal 57) lost to Hibiscus Coast 276/2 (BJ Jacobs 151*, R Lakmal 40*, T Treadaway 37) by eight wickets – match reduced to 48 overs. Kumeu 138 (T Henwood 31, J Dymond 3-22) lost to Grafton 139/0 (D Taylor 63*, A Edwards 57*) by ten wickets. Suburbs 207/9 (M Barry 80, N Fletcher 41, A Jayampathi 4-32) defeated Birkenhead 83 by 124 runs. Papatoetoe 176/9 (R Gill 61*, S Edkins 3-27, D Kharel 3-39) lost to Ellerslie 177/3 (D Kharel 106*, H Drillen 45) by seven wickets – match reduced to 38 overs.

Macleans College student Vivian Lu has won the NZ Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship again, the first to do so consecutively in 27 years.

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GOLF

Vivian wins NZ stroke play title back-to-back W

inning the New Zealand W o m e n ’ s Amateur Stroke Play was Royal Auckland and Grange’s Vivian Lu, who went back-to-back after winning the event last year. Lu, 17, a student at Macleans College, is the ﬁrst to win back-to-back titles in 27 years, with the last per-

son to do it being Catherine Knight in 1994 and 1995, Golf NZ said. Lu was in control all-tournament, shooting rounds of 70, 72, 71, and 72 to ﬁnish three-under, six-shots clear of her nearest rival Tara Raj. Lu says it’s great to win consecutive titles. “It feels great. I’m really happy I was I was able to

pull it off today, and knowing that Lydia [Ko] didn’t go back-to-back is a bit of an ego-boost,” she told Golf NZ. “The gameplan today was just to do what I’ve been doing the entire week. I just wanted to stay consistent today and shoot somewhere around even-par. “I want to try and win the New Zealand Amateur

again and just play my best in all the events I end up playing in. This has given me a bit of conﬁdence for the year ahead.” Lu told the Times she was very happy with the win. She has won ﬁve of the last six events she has played over the last year. “I hope to continue my form for the rest of the year,” Lu said.

Live in the heart of the Howick community you know and love.

If you’ve lived most of your life in Howick, and have friends and family in the area, then you’ll want to stay close to home in retirement too. HBH Senior Living’s independent apartments at 139 on Union are located right in the heart of Howick, just minutes from shops, transport and amenities.

Established in 1977, HBH Senior Living is a long-standing part of the Howick community. As a non-profit organisation, we pride ourselves on putting caring for our residents first, without compromising on quality. Enjoy the freedom of independent living, with care services on hand if required or desired. Most of all, enjoy staying in your local community close to everything you know and love.

139 on Union Ltd is a subsidiary of Howick Baptist Healthcare Ltd and an accredited member of the Retirement Villages Association of NZ. HBH Senior Living is service of Howick Baptist Healthcare Ltd.

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