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After challenging Immigration New Zealand (INZ) on a decision it had made regarding a client’s case, Saif Shaikh, director of Immigration

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The request was turned down so he took the complaint to the Office of Ombudsman. After a thorough investigation, a decision was returned in favour of his client Arshdeep Kaur Sandhu.

Shaikh says the Ombudsman’s finding and recommendation that Sandhu is eligible for a three-year

visa benefits many other similarlyplaced applicants.

A former immigration officer with INZ, Shaikh says that students from India, most of whom had spent a “fortune” to study in New Zealand, are bewildered with the changing immigration student and work visa rules that are blurred and confusing for most.

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Immigration NZ backs down ➤ From page 1 INZ refused to grant Sandhu the visa. According to INZ, she was entitled to a one-year Post Study Open Work Visa only.

Shaikh argued that INZ made a procedural error in refusing to grant her a three-year visa.

The complaint was dismissed.

INZ insisted that its immigration officer did not commit an error in issuing a one-year visa only.

“The Office of Ombudsman reviewed our complaint and decided to investigate it,” he says.

“We are happy to announce that in the opinion of the Office of Ombudsman, INZ acted unreasonably in granting Ms Sandhu a visa for a period of one year. The Office of Ombudsman recommended that INZ extend or reis-

sue Ms Sandhu’s visa to reflect three-year duration.

“The Office of Ombudsman directed INZ should amend the Immigration Instructions and VisaPak.” Saif says that over the last few months Immigration Advice NZ Ltd has been contacted by many applicants “who have been disadvantaged by INZ’s error as they have been granted a one year Open Job Search Visa instead of a three visa.

“We are positive this news will bring much relief to applicants who should have been granted a three-year Open Job Search Visa.”

At press time, Shaikh says INZ had just announced a change of rules.

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ooking at the brand spanking new warehouse and food distribution office at Highbrook Business Park, it’s hard to believe that is all happened in 15 weeks.

The pandemic got things to speed up. The idea behind The New Zealand Food Network (NZFN), which was waiting to be approved, got immediate attention from the government.

An unprecedented demand for food parcels in communities all over the country was the trigger that gave the much-awaited nod to funding of NZFN – a not-forprofit organisation that provides a streamlined solution, bridging the gap between food donors and food banks, iwi and charities.

At a gathering to officially launch the new facility that has been functioning since July, NZFN founder Deborah Manning, an experienced human rights lawyer, said after watching a television documentary on Dumpster Divers, she was keen to see that surplus food from supermarkets, growers, manufacturers that was destined to go landfills was distributed to food rescue organisations and community groups.

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per year, and it is estimated that 60 per cent of food going to landfill is edible. Burying food (and often its packaging) in landfill is an environmental disaster.

That’s how the idea of food sharing was born and KiwiHarvest, a sister organisation was first founded by the food champion, a leading voice in advocacy, strategy and education on food waste issues.

However, they soon realised that with the network of generous supporters who donated food steadily growing, there was not enough infrastructure or storage to stock the food. A huge warehouse to store and distribute bulk food was the need of the hour.

Gavin Findlay CEO of KiwiHarvest and NZFN, says it was the fastest pace that the government has worked on when Covid struck.

“We don’t have to turn away large food donations anymore and can get food to where it’s needed-to the most vulnerable communities.”

Matt Dagger, general manager of Kaibosh Food Rescue, Wellington said, “The system is nothing short of magic! Every morning the food that’s available – be it apples, tomatoes, meat and more – shows up on our computer screen and all you have to do is tick the boxes of the produce you’d like. Within 24 hours it is at your doorstep.”

Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, praised the coordinated effort where New Zealand has access to the very basic dream, which is food.

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They’re looking to build an experienced sales team with the most advanced resources available, for doing real estate business which benefits buyers, sellers, and agents.

The Craigens moved their family to New Zealand from Zimbabwe in search of a better life 20 years ago.

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RE/MAX New Zealand chief executive Don Ha, who they’ve known for more than a decade, was instrumental in their decision to launch their new business in the heart of Howick village.

Ha’s goal is to grow RE/MAX and to open a new office every two weeks, Neil says.

“We had a really good conversation with him around where RE/MAX is going as a brand in New Zealand.

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Neil and Debbie have become part of the fabric of the local community, having lived in east Auckland since moving to New Zealand.

They stayed temporarily in a bed and breakfast in Howick when they first arrived and managed to buy a house in the area very quickly.

“It was luck,” Neil explains. “We met an amazing lady at BNZ who helped us get a mortgage. We bought our house and within two and a half weeks we’d moved in and started our lives again.”

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Neil and Debbie plan to focus on residential property sales initially but they’re keen to potentially start a joint venture to provide property management and rentals.

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The couple are also keen to give back to the local community by backing projects that align with their values.

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an Lawrence, a life member of the Howick RSA and Howick Tennis Club, has been farewelled in a service “to celebrate her special life”.

Lawrence died suddenly on November 14 surrounded by family. She was 83.

Jan was born in Yacka, South Australia, and lived on a stud ram breeding farm with her brother Rod. They lost both their parents John and Audrey in their teens.

She went to boarding school and when she left she took up nursing.

In 1957 she travelled to NZ for a holiday on the ship Wanganella. She landed in Wellington, and then took the train to Taumarunui to spend some time with her Aunty Jill.

In the eulogy, the family said, “Jill was more like a sister to Mum. Jill had escaped from Aussie a couple of years earlier and had fallen for a New Zealander who she married, John Darrow. John had a mate called Peter and it was through this connection Mum met Peter.

“Mum was to suffer a similar fate as her Aunty Jill and was swept off her feet by this handsome young banker. She never went back home to

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Aussie, and they got married in Wanganui in April 1958.”

Peter worked for the BNZ in Kimbolton and was then transferred through the BNZ to New Plymouth.

Jan and Peter were keen tennis players and played in the top team for the Huatoki Tennis Club, which remains one of the top clubs in New Plymouth.

“In those days Interclub was an all-day affair playing singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The whole family would be packed in the car, along with a picnic lunch for the day. Us kids spent a lot of time hitting against a volley board.

“Mum also put time back

into the club helping with junior coaching every Saturday morning. It was Mum’s influence that got all of us children into tennis.”

In 1970 Peter transferred to the BNZ in Howick. They spent the first six weeks living in a motel on Eastern Beach while the couple looked for a house. They eventually found one in Hutchinson Road, which became the family home for many years.

The family joined the Howick Tennis Club, where, again, Jan looked after the juniors and played competitively. She served on the committee for many years, and also the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association and also managed Auckland Junior teams. She received a Life Membership of the Howick Tennis Club.

The couple also played Squash at the Panmure and Howick Squash Clubs. They were also active in the Round Table.

Jan also set up her own hair salon Style Hairdressers and ran a successful business for many years. She then opened up ‘Cut n Style’, a second salon in Howick.

Their first grandchild came in 1994 and another six arrived over the following 13

years.

“Mum loved spending time with her family as it was everything to her. She would always make time for them and also her children’s friends. She loved looking after the grandchildren when she wasn’t working. She loved teaching them to bake and making goo.”

Jan used to drop Peter off regularly to the RSA but eventually joined and did volunteer work for them. She was on the executive committee, Women’s Division committee but, importantly, for many years looked after all the administration of the annual poppies sales.

She received a life membership from the RSA and also received a Community Service Award.

Her death notice read, “Dearly loved wife of Peter, Mum and mother-in-law to John and Kerry, Sue, Paul and Megan, Penny and Doug. Nana to Josh, Jaimee, Jackson, Dean, Samantha, Renee and Katie.”

The tennis club also paid tribute - “Valued and greatly esteemed Life Member of the Howick Tennis Club. Thank you for all the years of support and contribution to the club.”

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EXHIBITIONS STILL RUNNING ➤ The Silent Unseen: Part of the Auckland Festival of Photography. Elite forces Cichociemni or The Silent Unseen trained secretly in exile to be parachuted behind enemy lines, joining Polish resistance during occupation in WW2. ➤ Foxiest Devil: Part of the Auckland Heritage Festival. Hunted by the Germans during WW2, spymaster Ron Jeffery escaped enemy opposition, helped by the Polish Resistance.

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Organiser Bo Burns says volunteers, once registered via their website, just turn up on the day and go to their jobs of choice. “Fill the form in and be a community hero.” ➤ Volunteer roles are as follows: Float Registration, Float Order, Cars & Characters (collating characters to correct vehicles), Entertainment officer, Parade Marshall/Walker, Assisting the elderly &

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ore than 92 artists showcasing 400 plus artworks in the beautiful and peaceful environs of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, makes it a fountainhead of creativity.

The celebration of the fourth Cherry Blossom Art Salon on Sunday, exuded sparks of creativity as brilliant works of art from mixed media to oil paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, mosaic art, batik, jewellery, exquisite cross-stitch, weaving and ikebana is on display for all to visit till November 29.

The Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery is housed in the precincts of the temple located on Stancombe Road, overlooking Barry Curtis Park.

Venerable Abbess Manshin spoke about the time she had discussed the idea of the temple being a cultural and artistic hub with Howick local Board chair Adele White and said she was pleased that the journey had been an awe-inspiring one with so many talented artists coming together to show and sell their works of art.

“The idea behind it is to promote local artists.

“The temple provides a beautiful location for artists

to showcase their unique creations,” the Abbess said.

She spoke of the 95-yearold founder of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, who believes that art is a source of pure joy.

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MEMORIAL

Sky Song gets the go-ahead F

inal landowner approval for the Erebus National Memorial to be built at Parnell’s Dove Myer Robinson Park was given by the Waitemata Local Board on Tuesday (November 17), after more than five hours of deliberations.

This decision was the last step in the planning process following approvals by the Ministry of Culture & Heritage work, Resource Consent by an independent commissioner, Ngati Whatua Orakei blessing and archaeological authority by Heritage New Zealand.

The site faces Judges Bay and takes a small portion of grass area and step bank with the TePaerangi Ataata – Sky Song design by award-winning Studio Pacific Architecture, in collaboration with artists Jason O’Hara and Warren Maxwell.

The design incorporates a walkway with two feature walls, using materials which evoke the stark beauty of the Antarctic environment: one curved wall of mirrored stainless steel featuring 257 snowflake shapes cut out to represent each person who was lost; the other of white concrete, listing their names and an extract from Bill Manhire’s poem Erebus Voices. A glass balustrade at the apex provides expansive views. The memorial, initiated by Howick’s Rev Dr Richard Waugh, has been a long time coming for the Erebus families.

Dr Waugh led one of the deputations and reported

Te Paerangi Ataata – Sky Song was announced as the winning design for the National Erebus Memorial in April 2019 following a national design competition. It was designed by Studio Pacific Architecture in collaboration with artists Jason O’Hara and Warren Image supplied Maxwell.

to the Times, “The Erebus families have been waiting for more than 40 years for all 257 names of victims to be placed together on a national memorial where bereaved families and all New Zealanders can visit for contemplation, reflection and prayer.

“It is a disgrace such a memorial has taken this long. The kinder way we as a nation have cared and responded more recently to Pike River families and Canterbury Earthquake families is a hopeful sign.”

Dr Waugh said a Parnell protest group had put forward many objections which were carefully considered and led to some changes to the memorial design.

“With the memorial taking up only about 179sqm in the 55,000sqm park, there is minimal space – less than one third of one per cent – taken and with the consequential gain of a wonderful Sky Song walkway design and elevated view of the Waitemata harbour,” he said. “I would ask the protesting group to accept the democratic decision of the

Waitemata Local Board and give renewed respect to the Erebus families. They have suffered enough.

“Parnell is one of New Zealand’s most historic suburbs. Local residents now have the opportunity and privilege of embracing the memorial and Erebus families on behalf of all New Zealand.”

Captain Allan Boyce of Whitford was another presenter at the Waitemata Local Board meeting. “At the time of the accident I was the rostered standby co-pilot and my name could easily have been amongst the list of deceased,” Captain Boyce said.

“I have always believed in the need for a suitable memorial to this tragedy.

There is no doubt in my mind that the Dove Myer Robinson Park is a beautiful and fitting setting for a National Memorial to the greatest civil loss of life that New Zealand has ever suffered. It is the best site available.” ➤ For more information about the Erebus National Memorial see: mch.govt. nz/Erebus-Memorial

GMT records $186m pre-tax profit Goodman Property Trust (GMT), the stock exchangelisted company which owns Highbrook Business Park, has reported a statutory profit of $186.4 million before tax for the six months to September 30.

It compares to $236.4m before tax previously.

Goodman (NZ) Limited, the manager of GMT, said the quality of the trust’s $3.3 billion Auckland warehouse and logistics portfolio and the strength of its customer relationships have continued to support consistent operating results.

Highlights include: • Statutory profit of $186.4m before tax (including investment property valuation gains of $140.2m), compared to $236.4m before tax (including investment property valuation gains of $172.4m) previously.

• 5.6 per cent increase in

net tangible assets, from 172.7 cents per unit at March 31, 2020, to 182.4 cents per unit at September 30, 2020.

• Operating earnings of $56m before tax, representing 4.03 cents per unit.

• Cash earnings of 3.11 cents per unit and cash distributions of 2.65 cents per unit.

• New capital management initiatives, including $200m of fixed interest rate bonds issued to New Zealand wholesale investors.

• Substantial balance sheet capacity, with a loan to value ratio of 21.5 per cent and $400m of available liquidity at September 30, 2020.

• $83m of strategic acquisitions, with the purchase of certain value-add properties adjoining the Trust’s Mt Wellington and Savill Link estates.

• Completion of two new developments (current market value of $46.25m), with a further $87.7m of projects in progress.

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A significant portfolio revaluation, ongoing leasing success, further development progress and strategic acquisitions have all contributed to the interim profit.

With consistent operating results and a more stable economic outlook the board has reviewed its earnings and distribution guidance for the trust.

Cash earnings of at least 6.3 cents per unit are now expected for the year, an increase of 0.1 cents per unit from earlier guidance.

Distribution guidance remains unchanged, with full year cash distributions of at least 5.3 cents per unit being reaffirmed.

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COUNCIL

‘Our reserves are not for sale’

By CHRIS HARROWELL

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he fight to stop four east Auckland public reserves from being sold is drawing some heavyweight political support.

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and Botany MP Christopher Luxon say they oppose a move by Auckland Council to dispose of the public green spaces in Botany, Pakuranga, Highland Park, and Clover Park.

The council’s finance and performance committee voted in September to dispose of a swath of council-owned properties across the city. The move is part of an effort to raise $224 million from “asset recycling” through the council’s emergency budget.

Ten properties in the Howick Local Board area the council no longer requires are among those set to be sold.

The board previously voted to support the sale of six of them, but did not endorse the sale of four public reserves at 9R Fortyfoot Lane, 76R Aberfeldy Avenue, 111R Golfland Drive, and 31 Aspiring Avenue/17R Hilltop Road.

However, the finance and performance committee voted to sell all 10 properties, including the four the board wanted to retain.

Howick’s two ward councillors, Sharon Stewart and Paul Young, voted against their sale.

Opposing the proposed sale of four east Auckland public reserves are, from left, Botany MP Christopher Luxon, Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, and Howick ward councillors Sharon Stewart and Paul Young.

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Brown and Luxon say the reserves should not be sold.

It’s ironic the council has deemed the properties “surplus to requirements”, Brown says.

“We have about 130,000 people living in east Auckland already and the population will be about 160,000 by 2030.

“For people to have places to rec-

reate, places to play with their kids and kick a ball around, I don’t see much green space in the backyards of these new properties [that are being built].

“This [the reserves] is what will become the backyards for those kids. Getting rid of them means they don’t have those opportunities, which we need to protect.”

The MPs say they also oppose any attempt to develop intensified housing on the reserves.

“We already have issues with this,” Luxon says.

“We have issues at Cockle Bay around intensification where the enabling infrastructure doesn’t support further development.

“These are well built-up areas

where we need the green spaces maintained. Where we have seen intensification we haven’t seen good planning.

“It’s not being well thought through and well planned.

“Development is okay if it’s well planned but just chucking apartments into an area that cannot support it can cause problems.”

Young says the council needs to receive feedback from the public on the issue and, if a reserve does not need to be sold, then it should be retained as green space.

Stewart says members of the local community have an opportunity “to come and say something” if they oppose the reserves being sold. “They have to come and speak out.”

Brown says he and Luxon are working to raise awareness of the issue and they will talk to people who live near the four reserves.

“We’ll encourage people to make submissions in opposition [to their sale].

“We need to send a very clear message to Auckland Council that the community does not see these as surplus to requirements.

“These are important community assets. Our reserves are not for sale.”

The council will publicise its intention to revoke the reserve status of the four parks with information about how anyone who objects to their sale can do so.

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ACCIDENT

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he driver of a school bus that crashed into several parked cars in Flat Bush has been forbidden to drive by police.

A Counties Manukau Police spokesman confirmed the move and said inquiries are ongoing into the incident, which happened at the block of shops opposite Barry Curtis Skatepark in Chapel Road at about 3.50pm on November 4.

“No serious injuries were reported and one person sustained minor injuries as a result,” he says.

“At this stage, police believe the driver involved may have suffered a medical event.

“Police have forbidden them from driving and due to the medical event, any further decisions around driving will be for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to make.”

NZTA senior manager for vehicle and driver licensing, regulatory services, Sue Hardiman says she’s unable to comment specifically on the crash in Chapel Road, but the agency assess each incident on a

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Police inquiries into how a school bus came to crash into parked vehicles in Chapel Road, Flat Bush, are ongoing.

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“Where a police report is received, we would determine if there is a significant risk to road safety, and whether an immediate suspension is appropriate.

“If an immediate suspension is imposed, Waka Kotahi will advise the licence holder what medical reports are required for us to understand the cause of the incident and any medical condition that may have

contributed.

“Once we have these reports, we make the assessment on whether the licence holder is medically fit to return to driving or if further action such as a revocation of their licence is required.”

Several eyewitnesses the Times spoke to at the scene shortly after the crash described seeing the bus driver with an injury to his head.

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Another vehicle was shunted onto the footpath and came to a stop outside a beauty salon.

Three other cars were pushed into each other.

Howick College pupils were among the passengers on the bus at the time of the crash.

Principal Iva Ropati says some of them were “quite shaken up” by the experience but were doing well.

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ost people who have seen Grace can’t stop staring at her. Now you get to meet Grace who is going to be on display at the Highland Park Library for a week from November 21-28.

Daniel Strekier, the man behind Grace, will be at the library to talk about his unique creation and how he got her up and running.

The bike was built backwards because the tyres came first. Daniel was making a barrier for a radio-controlled car track for a friend and thought of cutting it out of tyres. That got him wondering what else he could do with the tyres. The master craftsman decided to take on a challenge and build a wooden wheel. The wheel concept worked, so he decided to beef it up.

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Master craftsman Daniel Streiker with Grace, a unique bike made of wood.

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or quad bike but decided that would be too big for footpaths. Streiker was into mountain biking, so settled on the idea of an off-road bicycle – in wood – and the bike project got underway.

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All seniors are welcome!

Uninstructed dance hour with electronica & hits from 80s, 90s, 00s & beyond Thursdays 8pm-9pm until November 26.

All Saints’ Community Centre, 30 Cook St, Howick. Subject to levels, see facebook. com/DanceYourselfHappy.

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Trinity Methodist Church 474 Pakuranga Road, Saturday November 28. Just heaps of everything!

BUCKLANDS BEACH BOWLS

Howick Library, Friday December 4, 10.30am – 11.30am with guest speaker Chris Paul from Coastguard Howick talking about the coastguard service. Refreshments provided. All Welcome. Free.

SAFE TRAMPING

Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, Morrow Ave, would welcome new members to our friendly club. Flat soled-shoes to be worn (not corrugated). Bowls provided for free coaching. Further enquiries phone Carole 600 1221 or 021 253 4899.

Tramping Safely in the New Zealand Bush: John Spiller will share his tramping experience and show you what would you need to have in your tramping pack. Botany Library, Sunday November 29 at 11am. All welcome. For more information email botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

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Bruce McLaren Retirement Village, 795 Chapel Rd, Dannemora, Howick, 10am1pm to be held in our lovely Atrium. A large number of stalls will be displaying their stock for you to enjoy browsing and buying up for Christmas etc, or to spoil yourself.

Morning tea available as a bonus. For further details phone 5350220.

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Every Saturday there are local community sports programmes at Pakuranga Leisure Centre, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga, including badminton, table tennis, Zumba and yoga. It is sponsored by Sport Auckland for people in all age groups and fitness levels.

Coaches will be on site to provide training. Families can join too, 1pm-4pm every Saturday with a gold coin donation. This programme focuses on providing quality sport and active recreation experiences for our communities and ensuring our communities have the knowledge and support to live healthy, active lifestyles. Wellness is at the core of what we do in the community.

This week Ensemble East, string players led by Howick violinist Yid-Ee Goh, play a Beethoven Sonata and Dvorak’s famous Piano Quintet, a masterpiece of the repertoire. Thursday November 26, 7pm – 8pm, All Saints Church, Howick. Admission by donation.

NETWORKING MEETING.

The Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting, Old Flat Bush School Hall, corner of Murphy’s Road and Flat Bush Road, Flat Bush, Friday, November 27, 1:30pm – 3pm, No charge, tea and coffee. To book a speaking spot, email lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz.

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“Raelene brings tremendous breadth and depth of experience as a CEO in sports administration and is a proven people and organisational leader. The Board of Sport NZ see her has the ideal person to lead our organisation forward as we continue our important work in addressing declining participation among young people and protecting the strength and integrity of our sector,” says Sport NZ Chairman Bill Moran.

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“My time in Australasian sport has shown me the critical role sport and recreation play in bringing communities together and the positive impact those experiences have on society. I am looking forward to working with our partners and colleagues across Government and our sector to ensure more New Zealanders, particularly our tamariki and rangatahi, are able to enjoy quality participation experiences.”

By Chris Harrowell Actor David Steadman brings a dynamic stage presence and a booming voice to his latest role as one of history’s greatest writers in Howick Little Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol.

Steadman may be more used to playing psychotic fictional characters in the theatre’s shows, but he does a stellar job portraying famed British writer Charles Dickens as well as one of the author’s most famous creations, the cantankerous Ebenezer Scrooge.

The play, written by Michael Paller and directed by Andrew Gordon, is set on Christmas Eve, 1843. It unfolds in Dickens’ London home and sees his friends and family gather for a night of dramatic storytelling as they act out his latest work.

The cast’s youngest members, Ryan Burgoyne, Miriam Gedge, and Miguel Mitchell, bring energy and playfulness to the evening’s festivities that’s balanced out by the doom and gloom of Dickens’ dour friend John Forster, portrayed by Dennis Zhang.

Husband and wife Mr and Mrs Stanfield are played by Jake La Jeunesse and Natasha Foster respectively, with Dominique Pritchard as Catherine Dickens, Mitch Blyde as Frederick Dickens, and Paul Thompson as Mark Lemon.

Dickens’ interactions with his family and friends are largely cheerful and light-hearted as they bring his latest literary work to life through various dramatic scenes staged in his home.

A dark cloud envelops proceedings as Scrooge is given a jarring and emotional

Starring in Howick Little Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol are actors, from left, Ryan Burgoyne, Miriam Gedge, Miguel Mitchell and David Steadman.

Times photo Wayne Martin look at what his life would be like unless he changes his miserly ways.

Through this experience, he transforms into a more generous and kind-hearted character as reality sets in.

Paller’s telling of Dickens’ beloved story deftly deals with a variety of themes including selfishness, poverty, family, love, and redemption. A well-designed set and excellent period costumes tie it all together into a play that takes its audience along on a journey that serves to remind of the true spirit of Christmas.

What: A Christmas Carol, directed by Andrew Gordon Where: Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga When: November 21 to December 12 (Wed to Sat, 8pm), with 2pm matinee on November 29.

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With a range of different dining options, the Marina with its stunning views of the Rangitoto Island is a perfect spot for a quiet dinner on the terrace.

How about a cup of coffee or a sumptuous lunch at the line-up of cafes including Ara Tai that offers spectacular harbour views with a relaxing atmosphere, good service and cabinet food as well as an a la carte menu to suit every hunger pang and pocket.

Sitting next to it is Cinnamon Cafe that has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, also known for great coffee, smoothies, breakfast and lunch after a brisk walk at the Marina.

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The Unichem Marina Pharmacy is brimming with ideas for Santa sacks.

Marina Medical will be open with a fantastic team of experts on hand.

Our specialised supermarket has everything you need to put on the perfect Christmas spread or pick up a delightful hamper for a friend.

There is no need to worry about beating the crowd to a shopping mall when the Marina has everything you need in a convenient, stress-free location.

There is plenty of free parking right around the Marina. Take a stroll along the waterfront and see if you can spot our resident stingrays then continue on around the boulevard to little Bucklands Beach.

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• Design your own or enjoy our established gardens • Comfortable, homely north-facing villas and units for independent living • Serviced apartments for assisted living • Hospital-level care on site • We welcome DHB funded care givers • First class facilities including swimming pool, spa, bowling green, wood workshop, recreation room, hairdressing salon and more • Pet friendly

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Covid money-woes? Do not be afraid to ask for help

By SUSAN TAYLOR

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n my over 25 years’ experience in dispute resolution in the financial services industry I have seen how beneficial alternative dispute resolution can be and the value that can be added to a business by effective complaints handling.

As Chief Executive Officer of Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL), an approved dispute resolution scheme under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008, I am often reminded how in many cases prevention can in fact be better than the cure when it comes to financial disputes.

The past year has been unprecedented for many industries and the financial services sector is no different. We anticipate that financial services complaints will increase as government and lender support packages come to an end. We know from experience of previous hard economic times, for example the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, that when there are hard economic times, complaint numbers rise. With lower interest rates available, it makes sense that more consumers may be looking at their options to meet their financial obligations, or in some cases deciding to make bigger purchases like buying a family home.

This may include speaking to family

about borrowing money, or people may wonder if their circumstances meet the hardship requirement needed for accessing their KiwiSaver funds. In some cases, contacting second and third tier lenders might seem a better option than approaching a bank for a loan.

At a time where stress levels are high, where people may be experiencing unanticipated job losses or feeling pressure to jump on the property ladder with house prices rising, whatever avenue people look to explore, there are a few things they may want to consider. n Seek advice: For many New Zealanders, they may have never considered themselves to be financially vulnerable, but due to a sudden job loss are now feeling insecure. It is important to know that you are not alone. Do not be afraid to seek advice, from a financial mentor, a financial adviser or even a trusted family member, friend, or colleague. n Speak to your lender: If you are facing hardship and are worried about making your next loan payment, speak to your lender as soon as possible. Ask for hardship relief if there is any available and check if there is any government assistance available to you. n Borrowing from your family: If you are borrowing money from a family member, make sure you discuss the

terms of the loan from the beginning.

As a recent case note of ours shows, not having these discussions early on can negatively impact the relationship later.

If you are being asked to lend money to, or act as a guarantor for, your son or daughter, make sure you understand the extent of your liability and read the guarantee document very carefully.

Seek independent advice. Remember, if you’re acting as a guarantor, the lender can ask you to pay the loan if the debtor defaults and the lender isn’t required to exhaust recovery options against the principal debtor before chasing you for payment. n Using your KiwiSaver: While it is sometimes possible to access your KiwiSaver funds due to significant financial hardship, the criteria for doing this is stringent and generally the consumer will need to have explored every potential avenue before an application can be considered by a KiwiSaver supervisor. It is important to remember that there is a reason for this high threshold to meet when seeking an early release of KiwiSaver funds. The aim of the KiwiSaver regime is for funds to be ‘locked in’ until members reach the age of retirement (currently 65 years). n Make sure you read the small print: As is true when entering any loan agreement, whether it is with a bank, or a second or third tier lender,

Chief executive officer of Financial Services Complaints Ltd, Susan Taylor.

it is imperative that you check terms and conditions, including default fees and interest, as well as understanding the recovery action the lender can take if you miss a payment. Make sure you read the loan agreement and consider seeking independent advice before you commit.

Susan Taylor is the Chief Executive Officer of Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL), a lawyer and former Deputy Banking Ombudsman. FSCL is an independent not-forprofit external dispute resolution scheme which provides dispute resolution services to participating financial service providers and their clients. The FSCL process is free to consumers. Visit www.fscl.org.nz

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Howick’s popular boutique retirement village, 139 on Union, has two apartments available, priced from just $445,000 (surprisingly affordable compared to other options in the area).

Well-positioned on the top floor, both apartments have a balcony and enjoy the afternoon sun. An open plan living space flows to a modern kitchen with quality appliances and ample storage, and the master bedroom offers easy access to a well-designed, disabilityfriendly bathroom.

HBH offers a close-knit and sociable community, with an emphasis on friendship, care and support. With Rest Home and Hospital-level care, and a Day Programme on site, you can have the best of both worlds: the freedom to live independently, and the reassurance that care and friendship is on hand should you need it.

For more information or to arrange a private viewing:

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The Acacia Cove Lifestyle Acacia Cove is a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula.

For those who appreciate the tranquility of an estuary setting Acacia Cove has it all, as well as its own restaurant, heated indoor pool, library, bowling green and gym.

Whether you choose to live in a villa or one of our luxurious apartments, you’ll have the security of a 24 hour, fully monitored emergency call system built in.

If you’re aged 60 or over, value your independence but want greater security, come and have a look at the superb properties we have to offer.

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Retirement in a nutshell Retiring without savings means certain struggle. Superannuation payments are like welfare – they don’t pay for any kind of lifestyle. MoneyHub’s guide explains everything you need to know to avoid the all-too-real ‘pensioner poverty’ trap.

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arning: This guide may cause anxiety. Retiring without sufficient savings is like going out to dinner with a $20 note.

You can probably cover yourself, but miscalculate what you spend and you’re in a bit of bother.

Creating a retirement within your means is incredibly important. You’ll be able to do all the things you currently do, as well as enjoy things you’ve always wanted to do.

But if you retire without savings, you are unlikely to have a happy time.

Superannuation payments are like JobSeeker Support benefits – designed to keep you alive, not in a lifestyle.

And retirement can be expensive, especially as you get older.

Worst yet, if you usually rely on personal debt such as credit card and personal loans then companies rarely want to lend to unwaged customers.

Why should I read this guide?

MoneyHub put this guide together for one reason – to give those with retirement on the horizon the information to avoid a miserable retirement.

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by being poor,” the guide says.

“Best of all, we’ve done our very best to make it as engaging as we can.”

Our Retirement in a Nutshell guide covers 10 money mustknows: n ​ ​Superannuation income doesn’t pay for a lifestyle (it only covers basic living costs) n Paid employment opportunities for anyone over 65 are limited

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n R etiring without savings is almostcertain misery n KiwiSaver is great, but you’re probably saving too little right now n Reverse mortgages (AKA equity release) can be a bad idea n Getting divorced before retirement is financially devastating n Mixing family and money can be problematic n Retirement homes and rest homes are expensive n Some things in retirement are free

Every New Zealander 65 years of age and older receives a fixed superannuation payment, which is paid every second Tuesday.

It’s about $500 a week (before tax) if you’re single and live alone or $750 a week (before tax) if you’re a couple.

The payments you receive have tax deducted at the standard tax rate.

The money, as generous as it seems, won’t go nearly as far as you think.

There’s also no way to increase the amount.

If you need any more money, you’ll either have to apply at Work and Income (see our guides), or sell something, or, if you can, get a job. Otherwise, you’ll need savings.

‘Pensioner poverty’ is a real thing and those experiencing it are growing as a proportion of retirees. Once you’re in it, there’s very little you can do to get out of it.

Don’t expect to solve the problem later. Lots of people in their 50s think they will make ”big wins” with illconceived property development, an FX trading scheme or speculative business purchase.

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Grey Power Howick Pakuranga & Districts Association was formed in the early 1990s as the movement spread around the country, leading to the formation of the Grey Power New Zealand Federation. There are now 72 Associations throughout the country, with approximately 60,000 members.

The Howick Pakuranga Association has 1000 members. For the first time in its history the Federation has a woman President.

Grey Power’s major concerns today are the level of superannuation, the health system and its effect on the elderly, disability funding, the escalating cost of electricity, the lack of affordable quality housing, the welfare and care of those in rest homes and residential care facilities, residential equality of home care, ageism in the workforce, ACC and age-related degeneration and the threshold for the rates rebate in relation to superannuation levels.

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We have also asked council to focus on developing Auckland as an agefriendly city, and to support a Positive Ageing Strategy.

Grey Power aims and objectives n To advance, support and protect the welfare and wellbeing of older people n To affirm and protect that statutory right of every New Zealand resident to a sufficient New Zealand superannuation entitlement n To strive for the provision of quality health care to all New Zealand residents regardless of income and location n To be non-aligned with any political party and to present a strong lobby to all Parliamentary and Statutory Bodies on matters affecting New Zealanders n To promote recognition of the widerange services provided by senior citizens of New Zealand n To gain recognition as an appropriate voice for all older New Zealanders.

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It’s arguable 95 per cent to 99.9 per cent of them ruin their retirement in the process because they lose the small retirement savings that they previously had.

There are a lot of snake oil salespeople out there promising riches – be very careful. Saving responsibly with a trusted KiwiSaver scheme offers much lower risk.

MoneyHub’s view: The BEST situation to be in at 64 is the following: n Own your home (with no mortgage owing) n Have no personal debts (credit cards, long-term finance etc.) n Have at least $100,000 saved (it may sound impossible, but it will make a big difference to your retirement)

For more on the guide, visit www.moneyhub.co.nz/retirement-in-a-nutshell.

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rom keeping fit and healthy to making the mental adjustment, we’ve got all the tips you need to make the most of your new-found free time.

10. Make peace and move on Don’t spend retirement dwelling on your working days. Accept you’ve done all you can in that job and focus on your next challenge. You’ve still got lots to achieve.

1. Get your finances in order Organise your money so you can work out what you’ll have to live on. Gradually reducing your spending in the lead up to retirement will make it easier to adjust.

11. Go for a health check Prevention is better than cure, and now is the perfect time to get your free midlife WoF. 12. Keep in touch with work friends Just because you are retiring doesn’t mean you have to lose touch with the group of friends you made in your workplace. Why not make arrangements for regular catch-ups? Or, you might want to use some of your new leisure time to catch up with old friends that you haven’t seen for a while.

2. Wind down gently Ensure a smoother transition by retiring in stages. By easing off your workload over several years, you’ll be able to get used to the idea of not working and fill your time in other ways. Ask your employer if you can cut back your working hours.

3. Prepare for ups and downs There may be times when you feel lonely or a bit lost, which is normal. If ill health or changes in your relationships temporarily scupper your plans, accept that this has happened and get your back-up plan in action. Think positively and share any concerns with others.

4. Eat well Make sure you eat regular meals, especially if your previous pattern, while at work, was to snack. Take advantage of the extra time on your hands and explore healthy cooking options.

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your life previously. Why not sign up for a charity event to give you a goal to work towards?

6. Exercise your mind Government studies have shown that learning in later years can help people stay independent, so use your free time to continue to challenge yourself mentally, whether it’s learning an instrument or a language or getting a qualification.

8. Make a list Writing down your aims may help you focus on what you really want to achieve – like a ‘to do’ list. Work out what you can afford to do and schedule time to make it happen, so you experience a sense of accomplishment, as you would have done at work.

7. Keep physically active We should all aim to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week, so build up to this if you haven’t made exercise a normal part of

9. Seek social support For many people, work can form a big part of their social life and it’s common to feel at a bit of a loose end once you retire.

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13. Pamper yourself After decades of hard work, you are due some ‘me time’. Whether your idea of indulgence is a city break, a day trip to a spa or a small pleasure like dining out or going to the cinema, schedule some time for a well-deserved treat.

14. Practise mindfulness Practising mindfulness has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress, anxiety and depression. Research, such as a 2009 study from Goethe University in Germany, has shown that meditation strengthens the hippocampus, the area of the brain that is important for memory, and slows the decline of brain areas responsible for sustaining attention.

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HOWICK NOW ON MUSICAL MAP It is 8.30pm on Thursday October 29 and I have just arrived home from attending a most exciting and inspirational concert.

The new Chamber Orchestra was being launched at All Saints Church, Howick.

Peter Watts directed and played the harpsichord, Yid-Ee Goh (violin) leads the orchestra with Katherine Watts as MC. The works so beautifully performed were by Edvard Grieg, Gustav Holst and CPE Bach (son of Johann Sebastian Bach).

Katherine and Peter Watts have co-ordinated the series ‘Thursdays @ Seven’ since 2000 – around 450 concerts.

I would not miss the series for all the world and more.

Katherine and Peter Watts should be Howick Citizen of the Year alternatively every year for helping put Howick on the musical map.

John Lucas, Pakuranga Heights

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Grey Power is disappointed to learn of more bank closures.

Many older people are being left without essential services because of cost-cutting and the march of modern technology. It is now expected that most banking transactions can occur via the internet or telephone.

We have lobbied relevant agencies since 2016 to ensure, to the best of our ability, that older people are not disadvantaged by bank closures and the transfer of banking business to digital technology because numerous older people do not or cannot use the internet.

Some live in rural areas with only intermittent or no internet coverage, hearing and sight difficulties mean that telephone discussions with banking staff is challenging, access to banking facilities far-removed from their home is difficult because many can no longer drive and all this requires the growing dependence of the elderly to allow others to manage their finances, potentially leading to elder abuse.

Grey Power is watching the capacity of the banking hub trial with great interest.

Let’s hope it will alleviate our concerns. After all, older people matter too.

So what is the opposite of voluntary euthanasia? Compulsory euthanasia of course!

No wonder the control freaks are so anxious. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander and what might happen if the majority (becomes) tired of their incessant moralising and sanctimonious fear-mongering?

Likewise abortion. What business is it of yours? Just because you talk to your God, doesn’t mean you have the right answers for other people.

The world population has trebled in my lifetime. Billions are striving to live like us and Earth does not have the resources.

Some 800 million people do not get enough to eat.

Why not instruct them how to live by your personal prejudices and see if that helps?

Recently my husband had an accident in the carpark at New World in Howick. I would like to sincerely thank a lady called Sue who came over and offered help and called an ambulance. Sue, along with staff from New World and passer-by, stayed with us until the ambulance arrived. I appreciated their support and the care my husband received

by Shelley from New World.

Shelley rang the next day to see how he was. After an operation on his knee, my husband is now recovering at home.

Jan Pentecost President of the Grey Power Federation

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ENOUGH WITH THE FIREWORKS Why do celebrations have to be accompanied by pollution-causing fireworks? There is noise pollution, air pollution and rubbish pollution caused by all the bits of cardboard that make up the fireworks.

As well, it upsets animals and people trying to sleep

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TRUMP AGAIN

Scott Williams (Times, Nov 10), many share your cynicism about Donald Trump, but let’s just look at the figures first.

You attribute 200,000 deaths to Covid-19 in the US to DJ Trump’s handling of the pandemic. It was the virus that did the killing, not Trump and he was advised by Dr A Fauci and team. A total of 2,813,503 deaths were recorded in 2017, the 2019 figure will be a little larger. Of that number, heart disease claimed 665,000 lives with 34,000 to influenza. The 200,000 deaths is part of that total and, as Trump has said, it is still too many, but it needs to be seen in context with the 2.8m figure. As to your comment about ‘Trump has sacrificed nothing’, can I remind you how he voted for

greater financial support for war veterans and for the military patriots? Did you realise that his presidential salary goes to charity.

To answer your other comment about ‘Biblical virtues are the antithesis of peace’. Let me say, without Biblical virtues there never will be peace, for Jesus is the Prince of Peace. Christians and Jews are murdered for their beliefs today. At least 106,300 Russian clergymen were murdered during the Stalin purges and some 12-20 million believers were victims of that same atheistic religious purge, all committed in the name of religious atheism. Yes, most wars have a religious base, because different religions have opposing beliefs, but truth is in the form of a man.

Ian George, Howick

WHO’S ENFORCING COVID-19 RULES? Surely when a TV reporter waits for more than an hour outside an outbreak trouble spot and not having any police or security guards arrive, it’s time for Minister Hipkins to resign.

The latest news of yet another failure by this government to properly get on top of and enforce rules for controlling the virus makes one wonder if there is some sort of competition going on between the Ardern government and the Andrews government in Victoria to see which can display the most incompetence.

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The sixth annual Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car show will be staged in March next year at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Pakuranga.

It’s among the largest car shows in the country and is organised by a committee led by Reverend Dr Richard Waugh of East City Wesleyan Church in Burswood.

Among the wide variety of vehicles to be displayed are two stunning MG sports cars owned by Howick local John Borchard and Tony Barbarich, who lives in Half Moon Bay. Borchard will be showing his 1977 MGB Roadster, while Barbarich will exhibit his 1969 MGC GT. Barbarich has a background in the motor industry and says he’s held a strong interest in all things automotive for decades.

“In the 1950s and ‘60s when cars were hard to get, I had a hankering for something a bit different, like an MG,” he says. “So finally when we got our family and houses and all that stuff we finally started buying MGs.” His MGC GT is powered by a sixcylinder engine and he says it’s able to go up to 200kmh. “It’s not too bad.

It doesn’t have trouble keeping up with modern-day traffic.”

East Auckland MG enthusiasts Tony Barbarich, left, and John Borchard will display their prize possessions at next year’s Brit and Euro Classic Car.

Barbarich says he’s drawn to MGs for a variety of reasons.

“The marque has a lot of history and it’s just something I like and enjoy doing, working on, and keeping going. This car has been on two or three national rallies [run by the MG Car Club] to the South Island and a few North Island ones as well, and local runs. We’ve done some long trips.”

And he says it’s a lot of fun to get behind the wheel. “It feels really great, absolutely marvellous.”

Borchard too has had a passion for the British car company and

its products for decades. “I bought this car [the MGB Roadster] in 2000 and my wife and I joined the MG Car Club, which is very active and we’ve met a lot of friends. We’ve developed very close friendships with a lot of people.”

He describes his MGB as a “very affordable classic sports car” that is not high maintenance. “There’s a lot of work we can do ourselves.”

Borchard has piloted the vehicle in a number of MG Car Club national rallies. “We’ve done over 50,000 miles in it since we’ve owned it and it’s showing 170,000 miles [on

the odometer], which is close to 300,000km.

“It’s never let us down and it’s always got us home. I’d jump in it now and drive it to Wellington if I had to. That’s the confidence I have in this car.”

Waugh says next year’s show is set to be the biggest yet. It will contain several special features including a flyover by New Zealand Warbirds aircraft and a large display of Jaguar E-types to mark the 60th anniversary of the model’s launch, he says.

Waugh says he expects more

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than 1000 of the finest examples of vehicles made in Britain, Italy, France and Germany, among other countries, will be on display for the public to see.

“The contribution that part of the world made on car culture is so distinctive compared to that of Japan and the United States.”

The Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car show is staged from 10am-3pm on March 7 next year.

It’s sponsored by Times Newspapers, NZ Classic Driver magazine, Protecta Insurance, and the Howick Local Board. Entry is free.

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Toastmaster’s organisation members Eimaan Hamid, Aroha Heene and Sean Walton were on hand to judge the speeches.

The contest this year was organised by college teachers Tom Stacey and Ann Botha in conjunction with Rotary’s Youth Committee member Rob Mouncey.

It commemorates former long-serving Rotarian and past President Brian Hanlon’s contribution to the community and to education.

Rotary President Gavin Green said, “The contest is one of the highlights of the Rotary year, particularly in relation to the many youth support projects that the club undertakes and it is really pleasing to see

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Katie Treneman, owner of Paper Plus, said she was really happy to support Rotary in their efforts to encourage the development of young people in the community.

Gavin Green concluded the evening by saying “the Brian Hanlon Speech Awards is one of the many different community projects Rotarians are involved in while having a great social time together and if anyone is interested in becoming a member they should contact membership director Bill Charkow Mob 021 663 022 or email scottpapers@gmail.com or visit the web site www.howickrotary.org.nz.

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Trump’s politics and rhetoric has divided a great country and divided nations, says Times reader Paul Jensen.

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his presidency and his response to the recent election result.

“Moral decay” is another propaganda tool used by the conservatives and by the hellfire and brimstone preachers of the past.

Ask the Pope about moral decay of some of his church priests. The American religious political right ignore Trump’s moral decay for political support, how cynical is that?

Parties of the right have enormous wealth behind them. They can afford to hire clever people to generate propaganda, spin and lies and own the media to disseminate this.

In the USA they have a first-pastthe-post electoral system that disadvantages the left. The popular majority vote, in the millions, over previous elections, was not for the Republicans.

The political right have to do all this to stay in power because the wealthy population percentage is decreasing. They disgustingly

Just the addition of the word damage puts meaning to the heading “Trump has done so much” (Ian George, Times, November 3) for it can mean anything without it.

Trump’s politics and rhetoric has divided a great country and divided nations. He has raised the hackles of Muslim countries and increased political aggression from China. The Russian Mafia love him for he has provided real estate in the USA for the laundering of their crime money.

Historically, the Republican Party have captured the Christian and Jewish vote by cynically using the religious moral high ground in their propaganda and support of the Jewish government in Israel.

Trump with raised hand holding a bible outside a church is a typical example of this deception.

Voting for the devil is not going to reform American politics, they will just get lies and deceit as we have witnessed over the years of

As part of our exhibition project our group has researched about why teachers shouldn’t use extrinsic motivation but intrinsic motivation.

Generally teachers incentivise their class students with extrinsic motivators, like a reward for completing work or a punishment for not. Although these motivators may appear to work at first glance, in the long term they may obliterate a student’s work ethic. In short, extrinsic motivators have many flaws, they encourage children to work only for a reward or to avoid punishment. Instead teachers should help develop children’s intrinsic motivation; they should do things only for themselves, not for others and rewards.

Extrinsic motivation has been used for generations at school.

The act of rewarding and punishing someone has completely changed children’s mindset for the worse. Many kids have now built the mindset that they should finish homework to avoid punishment or complete tasks for a sweet treat. The problem with rewards like sweet treats is that they will eventually diminish in value to students. For example, let’s say a teacher motivates their students with scrumptious chocolate, initially the first chocolate is mouthwatering but after a period of time a child consumes so much that the

value of the motivator diminishes.

After the motivator has lost all its value, a child will have absolutely no motivation to complete or even begin doing their work.

Using punishments as a motivator also has many flaws. One such flaw is that a child will only just complete their work to avoid punishment, when they should really be doing extra to gain further knowledge. Another problem with being motivated by punishments is that when working alone you will have absolutely zero motivation.

This is bad because in the not-toodistant future children may need to work alone due to various sorts of reasons. Fortunately, these flaws can be abolished if teachers help develop students’ intrinsic motivation. There are so many techniques to help develop intrinsic motivation that it would probably take me centuries to list them all. One mastermind technique is self-persuasion. Self-persuasion indirectly convinces one to change their own behaviour without them knowing.

Take for example, before students enter the class you ask them this question, if you’re gonna behave today, stand in this line and, if you’re not, stand in this line. Doing this allows the student to make their own decision. If they stand in the “gonna behave today line”, the student must intrinsically motivate themselves to behave. Nobody likes lying to themselves.

One other technique is Atlassian autonomy. It comes from the Australian software company

which takes advantage of intrinsic motivation. Every once in a while Atlassian gives its employees a day off to do whatever they want (work related). Now, instead of being extrinsically motivated to complete something for their boss, they can be intrinsically motivated and do something purely for themselves. In this spare time employees have come up with many genius software fixes that may have never existed. This just shows how powerful intrinsic motivation can really be compared to extrinsic motivation. If teachers give students the opportunity to study something they themselves enjoy, who knows what students may learn.

Extrinsic motivation (rewards and punishment) has many flaws that set it back from intrinsic motivation. Continuously incentivising with a sweeter carrot doesn’t work. The reward will eventually completely diminish in value to a student. Techniques like self-persuasion and Atlassian autonomy can really help students build an intrinsic work ethic (work for themselves, not others).

Having intrinsic motivation comes with so many advantages against extrinsic motivation when working alone at home or when there is no one chasing your tail.

With intrinsic motivation instead of extrinsic motivation used in schools, who knows what children may achieve in the near future.

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17 Selwyn Rd, Ph 534 6864

Service Times are: Sunday: 7.30am & 9.30am Wednesday: 10.00am (Selwyn Church) allsaints@xtra.co.nz www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

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Deceased Estate Notice to Creditors

Any person with a claim against the estate of Elspeth Mary Grant late of 110A Litten Road, Cockle Bay, Auckland who died on 8th October are required to send full details of such claim duly certified as owing at the date of death to ASCO Legal Ltd, PO Box 38173 Howick no later than 24th December 2020.

We are looking for a warm, bubbly and enthusiastic person to manage our school office.

Duties mainly include office management, payroll and accounts.

Previous school experience is desirable, but we are willing to train the right person. A First Aid certificate is essential.

Hours are 10am to 4pm, Monday – Friday, starting on Wednesday 27 January, 2021.

This is a term time position only with some school holiday work required. A full job description is available upon request.

Applications close 4 December, 2020.

A CV and the details of 3 referees can be emailed to office@bbps.school.nz

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HBH SENIOR LIVING

PART TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

HOUSEHOLD / LAUNDRY STAFF VACANCY

FOR SMALL FRIENDLY PRACTICE

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.

THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA IS ESSENTIAL! • Medical reception experience • Medtech 32 pms • Mature, discreet with good work ethic • Good sense of humour TWO DAYS PER WEEK: Thursday 8.45am-7.30pm Friday 8.30am-5.30pm Must be able to cover for leave and sickness Start in January 2021

PLEASE SEND CV’S: RECEPTIONIST POSITION to cath@botanydoctor.co.nz or Botany Doctor, PO Box 64267, Manukau 2163

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PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR We require an empathetic person to run our after school and holiday programmes for children with disabilities.

Additional hours in our Community Day Programme may also be available.

This position is for 30 hours per week term time and 40 hours per week holiday periods.

The successful applicant must be physically fit, strong and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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YEARS 7 - 10 Permanent, Term Time only

We are seeking a warm, efficient, energetic and positive person to join our exciting and innovative environment. The successful applicant will have customer service/ administrative experience and will be able to demonstrate highly developed skills in this key role. Candidates must be able to multitask, be keen to learn and enjoy working within a collaborative team. Start date Term 1, 2021.

SPORTS ASSISTANT

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142 www.howickbaptist.org.nz

Applications close on Monday, November 30, 2020 for both positions.

GATEWAY COORDINATOR

Ormiston Senior College is a modern, open-plan senior secondary school catering for Year 11-13 students.

There is a strong focus on preparing students for life beyond school, our Careers and Pathways department being a vital part of the college.

The main focus of the Gateway Coordinator role is to work with students, staff, education providers and employers to establish personalised work experience programmes for the students.

Previous experience in secondary schools, particularly in Careers, with understanding of the Gateway and STAR programmes would be an advantage.

Excellent interpersonal, administration and problem-solving skills are essential. This role requires a flexible and positive approach in assisting and working with young people for successful outcomes.

The position is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, term time only. Start date: Term 1, 2021.

With the growing sporting programme at Mission Heights Junior College, a part-time Sports Assistant is required to assist with the administration and organisation of sport at the College. A willingness to manage and/or coach of a key code/s will be expected. To commence Term 1, 2021.

Sunday morning 9.30am (with children’s programme) Youth Group every Friday 7.00pm

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CAREERS & PATHWAYS

Running the Gateway programme involves: ● Identifying students’ individual needs and matching them to learning opportunities and work experience. ● Overseeing the theory and practical components of the courses. ● Maintaining accurate records of students’ learning for NZQA reporting. ● Managing the Gateway budget.

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATION

An application form is available on the school website www.mhjc.school.nz under the icon ‘about us/employment’.

Please send your CV and cover letter to ayoung@mhjc.school.nz.

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Bucklands Beach Primary School

Office Manager

Please send your letter of application and CV to the Executive Officer: lzimer@ormiston.school.nz Applications close 9am Friday 4 December 2020 MP276824

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7:00pm Monday 7th December 2020 HPNC Netball Centre, Pakuranga Highway, Umpires Room Please see our website or contact the Club Secretary for a nomination form. All welcome.

Sandra Monaghan, Secretary 021 247 3084 csmono@xtra.co.nz www.sporty.co.nz/sunnyhillsnetball

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HARRIS Tree Services.

Trees, hedges, palms, garden, trim, removal. Fast service. Phone Shane 021 876 541

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COMMENT

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PREMIER MEN

The All Blacks 2020.

Photo Getty Images

All Blacks the Tri-Nations championships given their far superior points differential.

However that is not a given when one considers the tremendous confidence the Pumas gained from their historic win against what was supposed to be the All Blacks’ best team. But with Patrick Tuipulotu and Shannon Frizell failing to fire in that game they could be replaced by Scott Barrett and Akira Ioane this week.

Ioane, in particular, would add attacking thrust to a side badly in need of it, just as No 8 Hoskins Sotutu did when he came off the bench late in the first encounter.

Hopefully Aaron Smith

and Richie Mo’unga will be retained in the halves despite the temptation to put Beauden Barrett in the No 10 jersey and move brother Jordie from the right wing to fullback.

Midfielders Anton Lienert-Brown and Jack Goodhue are good all-round players who make few mistakes.

Unfortunately, they are too similar and lack the pace and try-scoring knack of the occasionally erratic Rieko Ioane to burst through gaps and score.

Exciting left wing rookie Caleb Ralph deserves to retain his place and I prefer Sevu Reece’s attack on the right wing to that of versatile Jordie Barrett.

Meanwhile, it’s disap-

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

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Please send your letter of application and CV to the Executive Officer: lzimer@ormiston.school.nz

Please contact Peter 09 576 1500 ext 806 or peterm@eastgatecc.org.nz for more details.

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Ormiston Senior College is a modern, open-plan senior secondary school in Flat Bush catering for Year 11-13 students.

We are seeking a student services receptionist to work on our busy front desk and provide efficient administrative student support services.

Experience working in a school and knowledge of the student management system KAMAR an advantage.

The position entails: ● interacting with students and their families ● data entry ● office administration ● student payments Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential in this position.

The position is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, term time only.

Start date is the end of January 2021.

93.2sqm and 51.27sqm with shared hallway, kitchen and toilets, 2 covered carparks.

9 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga

Parnell 210 (K Browne 53, E Baker 51, P Catton 3-33, S Petherick 3-39) defeated Auckland University 145 (P Catton 52, R MacMillan 5-23) by 65 runs.

Cornwall 180 (A Ewart 55, K Craig 46, T Mataora 3-18) defeated Papatoetoe 113 (I O’Connell 3-7) by 67 runs.

Howick Pakuranga 165 (R Patel 65, M Kingi 6-24) lost to Takapuna 166/6 (E Irwin 52, R Allright 3-30) by four wickets.

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Birkenhead 251/9 dec. (L Agnew 60, T Gemlawala 56, J Henderson 3-42) and 84/5 (C Rajapaksha 30, J Henderson 3-20) lost to Waitakere 332/9 dec. (B Barnard 163, K Minhas 84, P Whynn 45, A Frew 5-88) on first innings.

East Coast Bays 332/9 dec. (S Langridge 75, D Winter 58, C Briggs 58, T van Ingen-Kal 38, B Smith 33*, R Schierhout 30) and 113/1 (R Schierhout 56, C Briggs 47) defeated Ellerslie 214 (P Narsimhan 91, B Dench 36, L Delport 5-53) and 93 (A Alam 35, J van der Sande 5-11) by 138 runs.

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Suburbs New Lynn 127 (S Keene 3-24, T Chitongo 3-43) and 33/0 defeat North Shore 95 (L Devereaux 3-23, S Johnston 3-24) on first innings - no play on Day Two. Papatoetoe 122 (D James 5-42, J Sussex 3-8) and 249/8 (B Rowland 62, A Sohal 62, L Clark 49) lost to Takapuna 413/6 dec. (W O’Donnell 216*, R O’Donnell 71*, C Mahoney 32) in first innings.

Grafton 134 (A Quinn 4-54, M Gibson 3-30) and 248/7 dec. (K Ruffell 70, A Edwards 57, L Dasent 4-92) lost to Cornwall 182 (S Marra 50, A Dhadwal 45, C Brookland 36, C de Beer 7-56) and 161/7 (J MacKinnon 33, M Guptill-Bunce 31, H Robertson 4-31) on first innings.

Auckland University 265 (A Prasad 107, A Parikh 3-68, G Ratnasabapathy 3-72) and 48/1 lost to Parnell 288/9 (O Pringle 59, A Lane 56, W Somerville 46, J Patel 4-71, P Fletcher 3-22) on first innings.

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Today there is genuine concern about the amount of bullying that goes on at schools.

When I went to school in the 1940s and 50s, seldom were the weaker children bullied. There were fights between the so-called tougher boys but the weaker ones were left alone.

Meanwhile we await the selection of the All Blacks this week with avid interest in the knowledge they must lift their standard against strong and determined foes who fully deserve their respect.

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pointing to have noted the strong fans reaction condemning Sam Cane for saying some of them don’t know as much about rugby as they think they do. The truth is that while we study it closely, most of us don’t.

The problem accelerates when we allow our emotions to clog our brain. Veteran commentator Keith Quinn’s comment about crying sportsmen not being as tough as they were in the old days also brought a tirade of criticism.

Keith’s a good bloke and quickly withdrew his remarks which were probably made tongue-in-cheek.

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he All Blacks need both brains and brawn if they are to avenge their 15-25 historic first rugby test loss to Argentina in Australia.

Brains because the selectors’ best team failed to fire against the fiery Pumas’ rush defence which rattled the All Blacks.

Brawn because tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax and a few others failed to match the Pumas’ forward power in a test in which veteran first-five Nicolas Sanchez scored all their points with a converted try and six penalty goals.

Just to prove it was no fluke, he did the same with five successful penalties in Argentina’s 15-all draw against the Wallabies in Newcastle last weekend. That is something the All Blacks will need to watch out for after losing their discipline in recent matches.

The three-week suspension to tighthead prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi has hurt and Nepo Laulala is likely to fill the breach this Saturday when a win should secure the

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