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wo people charged over the death of east Auckland teenager Connor Boyd will go on trial next year. Boyd, 18, was injured in Auckland’s CBD at about 2.35am on April 24. Police said in a statement at the time the incident happened near the intersection of Customs Street East and Commerce Street and involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. The vehicle involved left the scene but was later located by police.

Boyd, who was the pedestrian, suffered critical injuries. He was taken to Auckland City Hospital but tragically died there on April 27. Following the incident, Auckland City Police detective senior sergeant Steve Salton publicly announced a man and a woman, both aged 18, had been charged with manslaughter in connection with Boyd’s death. The woman has also been charged with three counts of assault. The pair were due to appear in

the Auckland District Court on April 29. “While police have laid charges over this matter, we would still like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or the lead up to it,” Salton said. “Police would particularly appeal to anyone in the area with video or dashcam footage to come forward.” Following Boyd’s death, an online fundraising page created to help pay for his funeral costs and other expenses raised more than

$23,000 from 271 donors. “Connor was a very social lad and full of life,” the page says. “He had a passion for football and Liverpool [football club] and grew up in east Auckland playing at Fencibles [United AFC] football club. He loved hanging out with his mates but most of all he loved his family.” Boyd attended Botany Downs Secondary College and left the school in 2017. Principal Karen Brinsden says: “Connor was well

liked and respected by his friends at school. He left BDSC at the end of year 12 to study at NZMA to pursue his interest in the trades.” One of his best friends, Hakam Malla, told the Times he and Boyd both loved their cars, especially BMWs. “Connor and I never argued. Not once. We were always on good terms. He would always be there for me and always help me out with anything and I’d always do the same for him. ➤ Turn to page 3

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Polley says pedestrians need a safe way to cross Pakuranga Road as vehicles regularly exceed 60km/h on it. “The raised crossing would slow drivers to a safer speed near the crossing point and the intersection with Grammar School Road and Johns Lane.” More than 21,000 vehicles drive along the stretch of road the raised crossing is proposed to be installed on and about 200 people use the nearby bus stops, Polley says. “The closest pedestrian crossings are 300-500 metres away in both directions. “People, especially students at the nearby schools and people taking the bus, need a safe way to cross Pakuranga Road.” Polley says AT is guided by Vision Zero, an ethics-based transport safety approach which prioritises human safety over other measures, such as minor time saving. “Projects like this one around Pakuranga Road are another step toward our goal of achieving no deaths or serious injuries on our roads.” The proposal is open for public feedback online at www. at.govt.nz until June 1.

plan to install a raised pedestrian crossing on one of east Auckland’s busiest roads is being met with backlash from a politician and residents. Auckland Transport (AT) is proposing to install a raised crossing with traffic lights on Pakuranga Road immediately west of Grammar School Road and Johns Lane. The project also includes the relocation of two bus stops, upgrades to kerb ramps and the addition of tactile pavers. It’s designed to make crossing Pakuranga Road, the nation’s sixth-busiest road, safer and easier, AT says. Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown says the raised crossing will cause significant disruption to traffic flows and frustrate motorists. “I think it’s one of the craziest ideas AT has ever come up with. “Just as east Aucklanders are getting ready to enjoy the benefits of the Eastern Busway within the next five years, AT would undo the entire point

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown opposes an Auckland Transport plan to build a raised crossing on Pakuranga Road. Times photo Wayne Martin

of that project by forcing vehicles and buses to slow down whether people are crossing or not. “At peak hour, this would have a substantial domino effect along the entire road and anything that feeds it, clogging up Pakuranga after years of fighting for projects that will reduce congestion. “There’s no doubt the Johns Lane and Grammar School Road intersections are dangerous, and I am certainly open to ideas about what could be done to reduce the potential for accidents here, but a raised crossing will result only in a

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significant and unnecessary slowdown of traffic.” Trauma therapist Lisa Ooi works near the site of the proposed crossing and says the community is shocked to hear of the project. “I didn’t know what was happening until we got a letter in the mail for the business. “It seems they’ve only told the houses local to where they’re putting it in that there’s going to be this new crossing. “I don’t feel it was very well-consulted and the lack of transparency from AT is concerning.” AT spokesperson Natalie

“He’d call me and ask me for something but it never bothered me one bit because he’d do the exact same [for me]. “It’s going to be hard not being able to get a phone call from him asking me to go for a cruise, [saying he] needs a drill bit, or just needs help putting his front bumper back [on]. I’m going to miss him.” The two teenagers charged in relation to Boyd’s death appeared in the Auckland High Court on May 18. They pleaded not guilty and have been granted name suppression. They’re set to go on trial in October 2023.

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local retirement village welcomed visitors and admirers to their two-day art and craft exhibition last week. Pakuranga Park Village’s Art & Craft Expo was on display at their Community Centre on Friday and Saturday showcasing the villages’ creative talents: from art collections to embroidery and knitting to scrapbooking and fly fishing. One of the talented individuals there is resident Doreen Priestley. Art, she declared in her blurb, was her best subject at school and she attended the Elam School of Fine Arts. “I realised I would never become a full-time artist and instead became a model milliner.” However, her love of art stuck with her and – after no longer having a lovely big garden - she decided to paint again in water

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colours, combining her artistic creativity and inspiration of flowers. “I love flowers,” Priestley says. “It took me a few days to complete each painting.” Another resident’s remarkable work was by artist Noelene Steele. In her blurb, Noelene describes designing and making a dress for her 13th birthday. “I have continued over the years with dress

making, curtain and blind making, along with pottery, mosaics, needlework and carpentry.” Noelene, however, didn’t pick up an artist’s brush until her 50s. She occasionally exhibits and paints at various local shows. “I paint in acrylic,” Noelene says. “I like portraits and landscapes and casual sort of style. I like painting all sorts of things, really.”

Noelene’s husband John is a writer and former journalist. His books, covering history, were on display and included When Toawaka Met Cook, which explores the 12 extraordinary days that Cook and his crew spent with the Ngati Hei people. “My interest in history began with writing up our family’s history and genealogy,” John says.

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The live sessions are on Saturday May 28 and Saturday June 18 from 11am-1pm at the Youth Space, opposite Amazon and next to Mirrou. Since the age of 13, Amy Wang (stage name Amylia) has been performing in Auckland as a solo

vocalist. She covers a range of genres with her guitar from pop, jazz, folk to R&B. The project is funded by Arts Out East, supported by Te Tuhi and the Howick Local Board along with the Howick Youth Council. “Through this project, I hope to inspire younger genera-

“They (the books) take four to five years to do and research.” On Friday, the money raised from gold coin donations was about $400, Pakuranga Park Village’s activity co-coordinator Christine Bull says. All gold coins donations went to Dementia Auckland. “It’s been incredible,” Bull says. “It’s pretty inspirational seeing this amazing collection.”

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Home ‘a bloody crime scene’ By CHRIS HARROWELL WARNING – THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC DETAILS

ury members have heard from an expert witness about where blood was found inside a murdered east Auckland businesswoman’s house after her death. Fang Sun is on trial before Justice Neil Campbell and a jury at the Auckland High Court charged with the murder of Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong, who lived in Suzetta Place, Sunnyhills, at the time of her violent killing in late 2020. Sun has pleaded not guilty to murder. His trial got under way on April 26. The Crown case is being presented by prosecutors Gareth Kayes and Sam Becroft. Defence lawyers Sam Wimsett, Yvonne Mortimer-Wang and Honor Lanham are representing Sun. The court previously heard Zhong and Sun met in 2012 and went into business together in 2014, setting up a company named Sunbow Limited. They had shared interests in various businesses including in ﬁlm production and vineyards. Their business relationship soured when their joint companies fell into debt. Sun took a civil litigation against

Murder accused Fang Sun was living at a house in Fisher Parade, Sunnyhills, at the time his former business partner Elizabeth Zhong was killed. Times photo Wayne Martin

Zhong alleging she owed him and his family millions of dollars. He hired a private investigator to track her movements and send him updates on her whereabouts. Sun was living at a property in Fisher Parade, a short distance from Zhong’s home, at the time of her death. She was reported missing to police on the morning of November 28, 2020. Police found her body later the same day inside the boot of her Land Rover vehicle parked in Roadley Avenue around the corner from her home. She was wrapped in a blanket and had a suitcase placed on top

of her body. Zhong had been stabbed in the head, neck and back more than 20 times. The Crown alleges Sun killed Zhong in the early hours of November 28, 2020, after they fell out due to their failed business ventures. The defence case is Sun is innocent and Zhong was killed by someone else. In court on May 23 at the start of week ﬁve of Sun’s trial, the jury heard from a police detective constable tasked on November 30, 2020, with locating Zhong’s expartner David Zheng. Two ofﬁcers went to Zheng’s

Auckland home but he wasn’t there. They reached him on the phone and arranged to meet him at a police station where they interviewed him. The officer said he observed during the interview that Zheng had no visible injuries to his face or hands. Zheng told police the last time he was at Zhong’s house was in September 2020, he said. The officer said Zheng voluntarily provided a sample of his DNA to police, and his fingerprints and allowed himself to be photographed by police. The next witness to give evidence was senior forensic scientist Fiona Matheson. She told the court she was involved with scene examinations at Zhong’s Suzetta Place home, Sun’s property in Fisher Parade, the location where Zhong’s vehicle was found in Roadley Avenue, an address in Auckland CBD, and of two vehicles, including one used by Sun. She also examined a laptop computer found in Zhong’s vehicle and the suitcase that had been placed on top of her body. Kayes asked Matheson about her examination of Zhong’s bedroom. Matheson said she noted blood on both cabinets beside the bed. One of them had a bloodstain on its top drawer by the knob.

The bloodstain had a “linear striated pattern”, which Matheson said meant it was striped, and it had a fabric appearance. “You could assume [it was caused] by a hand wearing a glove given it’s next to a handle, or bloodstained fabric on another part of the body that happened to touch that area.” Matheson said the other bedside cabinet had blood staining by the knob also. A lamp sitting on the cabinet had bloodstains on its switch, cord, and face. She said one of the pillows on Zhong’s bed had been moved and had blood on either side. Blood was observed on the top surface of the bedding at the foot of Zhong’s bed. Matheson said blood in one area of a pillow was created by contact with a bloodstained fabric. She said she observed two “heavy” blood stains measuring 9cm by 14cm on the side of the bed aligning with the front of a cabinet. “Both contained features that indicate they were created by contact with bloodstained fabric,” Matheson said. “At the time of investigation I considered it could be a bloodstained knee contacting the area twice, or two separate bloodied knees.” The trial continues and is expected to take about six weeks.

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olls of film discovered on top of a trash can in south-eastern France in 1999 by teenager Olivier Rempher, were later verified by his photographer father, Alain Rempher, to be authentic photographs taken in and around Oflag VII-A Murnau. This German prisonerof-war camp for Polish Army officers during World War II was located near the Bavarian town of Murnau am Staffelsee at the foot of the Alps. These unexpected images will be displayed at the exhibition and include drama and puppetry in the Offizerslager, the camp’s liberation by the US 12th Armoured Division in April 1945 and a bombed-out Munich. On June 2-12 in the Lower Gallery, Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. Open hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm & Sunday 12pm5pm. Casual museum entry is by donation and small

The Mangemangeroa Gorge painting was completed in March this year by Howick artist Kate Hindson. Photo supplied

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An east Auckland artist has brought the Chorus cabinet on Union Road to life with the stroke of her brush. Graphic designer and illustrator Kate Hindson completed a diploma of visual arts at MIT. Afterwards, she gained work experience in the graphic design industry and now co-runs Titanium Design with her husband Julian. “We do graphics, brand-

ing, websites, illustrations, basically anything creative that people need in the visual form,” Hindson, 45, says. Last year telecommunications provider Chorus and the Beautiﬁcation Trust teamed up to design eight cabinets in the region to be painted by local artists. One mural cabinet, on the Cook Street roundabout, was repainted by XiXi Lin after being damaged in a vehicle collision.

Another local Chorus box was painted by Pakurangabased Laura Young on Pigeon Mountain Road in Howick. Howick-based resident Hindson started painting the Chorus box on Union Road in mid-February and completed it in early March. The design, she says, is the Mangemangeroa Gorge. “I love that place,” she says. “I go walking there often. It’s one of my favourite places.”

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The Charity Boutique in Howick sold out their cake stall and made more than $500 in honour of ME Awareness Day on May 12. There are around 24,000 New Zealanders with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Some 25 per cent of those are bed or house-bound. It affects all ages, ethnicities and genders. All these factors are crucial for raising support and awareness on this debilitating illness that can affect the life and health of Kiwis. The Charity Boutique will return with their cake stall next year.

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RETIREMENT Planning is key to retiring

ost Kiwis are looking forward to an active and independent retirement journey, but aﬀordability remains a key concern. Kiwis over 50 are prioritising their independence more than ever before according to new research by New Zealand Seniors, with 1 in 2 (50 per cent) optimistically looking forward to retirement as the beginning of new adventures. While the events of the pandemic

have caused more than a third (38 per cent) to stray from their ideal retirement plans, leaving only half (51 per cent) feeling on track to retire at their preferred age, it’s clear that for the most part, Kiwis feel hopeful about the freedom retirement will bring. Commissioned by New Zealand Seniors in partnership with consumer research group CoreData, The Retirement Report 2022 surveyed more than 1000 Kiwis over 50 to uncover how New Zealanders are feeling about their retirement journey.

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“THE BETTER PREPARED YOU ARE, THE BETTER THE EXPERIENCE WILL BE, AND I WOULD ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO START THINKING AND PLANNING FOR THEIR IDEAL RETIREMENT GOALS IN THEIR 40S AND 50S.” Joanne Reid, Age Concern Continued from page 9 “Too often we see people sleepwalking their way into retirement which means they are less prepared for the realities of this life stage”, says Ms Reid. “The better prepared you are, the better the experience will be, and I would encourage everyone to start thinking and planning for their ideal retirement goals in their 40s and 50s.” Interestingly, a rise in remote and flexible workplace culture since the onset of the pandemic seems to coalesce with the fact that, overwhelmingly, most (81 per cent) Kiwis prefer to see retirement as a transition rather than a standalone event, with 3 in 5 (62 per cent) finding a gradual reduction in work commitments far more appealing than setting a hard deadline. Weighing in on this trend, Reid suggests our jobs can make a particularly positive contribution to our sense of meaning later in life potentially leading to many Kiwi preretirees opting to slowly ease into retirement. “Many people underestimate the importance of having regular social connection in their workplace and

the role it plays in their broader wellbeing. For some, retirement can mean feeling their value and sense of purpose diminish.” On the flip side, Covid-19 has caused many Kiwis to reconsider their financial stability and job security, leaving many pre-retirees stranded with only a vague idea (40 per cent) or no plans at all (27 per cent) for how they’ll fund their retirement and more than half (52 per cent) wishing they could get more support on the journey. In a similar vein, it’s unsurprising that almost a third (28 per cent) who have already made the leap to retirement are considering returning to the workforce, with financial stability being the top reason (74 per cent). “Older workers are on the rise,” says Reid, “some for the purpose it brings, others out of necessity. As such, employers in New Zealand need to initiate active conversations with older employees about transitioning to retirement and should explore part-time work, job sharing, retraining, and mentoring roles, to support them financially through this process”, says Reid.

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Beyond the transition process itself, Kiwi seniors are also consistent in prioritising their independence once they reach full retirement. A key trend that has emerged since the pandemic is the preference for home care as an appealing alternative to retirement villages and aged care facilities. In fact, as many as 2 in 5 (41 per cent) respondents agree that the events of Covid-19 have prompted a desire to live closer to family. Overall, Kiwis have a clear idea of what they are looking for when it comes to choosing future living arrangements. Maintaining

independence is the single most important factor when making these decisions, with as many as 9 in 10 (89 per cent) voting this as very or extremely important. Like two sides of the same coin, losing the ability to live independently (55 per cent) is also a top concern among retired Kiwis, as well as a key deterrent for selecting retirement villages (43 per cent). Other key concerns include the affordability of retirement villages (40 per cent) and financial pressures more generally (40 per cent). Further insights from the research can be found on the New Zealand Seniors website.

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ACCIDENTS OR MEDICAL EVENTS WHICH RENDER US INCAPABLE CAN AND DO HAPPEN OFTEN BUT THE WORLD AROUND US MOVES ON. ALISON WALMSLEY FROM FENCIBLE LAW EXPLAINS HOW TO BEST MANAGE THESE SITUATIONS TO ENSURE ALL YOUR AFFAIRS ARE KEPT IN GOOD ORDER

ife can be uncertain and we never know what is just around the corner. No matter what age you are, anyone could have an accident or become seriously ill. In these circumstances, someone needs to step in and make sure the bills are paid, the kids are looked after and you are being cared for properly by the people around you making decisions. An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is a document which appoints someone to make decisions on your behalf or sign documents for you, in the event that you become incapacitated. In these documents, you are known as the donor and the person who you appoint to act on your behalf is known as the attorney. There are two different types of EPAs – one which relates to Property

and one which relates to Personal Care and Welfare. The Property EPA relates to everything you own, including property, bank accounts, investments, and chattels, whereas the Personal Care and Welfare EPA relates to the way you are cared for and medicalrelated decisions. With a Property EPA, you have the choice whether the EPA can be invoked only if you are mentally incapable or whether it can be effective as soon as you sign the EPA. This option is beneficial if you are overseas or temporarily unable to deal with your own finances but still have mental capacity to make decisions. A Personal Care and Welfare EPA can be invoked when a medical practitioner undertakes an examination of you and determines and certifies that you are mentally incapable. Once this EPA kicks in, your attorney

has the power to make decisions on your behalf that relate to anything regarding your care and welfare. An attorney can be any person of your choosing who you trust to carry out your wishes; however, they cannot be bankrupt and they must be over the age of 20 and mentally capable. For Personal Care and Welfare, you can only appoint one attorney to manage your affairs. For Property you can appoint more than one attorney to manage your affairs however you must specify whether all the attorneys

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must agree on decisions or if any of the attorneys can act individually. In addition, in both cases, you can name successor attorneys, in the event that your first choice passes away or becomes mentally incapacitated themselves. In the event you become incapacitated, and you are unable to make decisions for yourself, but you have not signed an EPA, then it may be necessary to apply to the Family Court for an Order. The only people who can apply to the court for an Order include a family relative, a social worker, a medical doctor, or the manager of the facility where you are being cared for. The court then appoints an independent lawyer to investigate matters and report to the court. Once this report is completed, the court decides on who to appoint as your manager to look after your property and who to appoint as your welfare guardian to look after your personal care and welfare. This process can become costly and time-consuming in addition to being stressful for your loved ones so it’s better to be prepared and have an EPA ready to go just in case the worst happens.

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Distribution of wealth remains unchanged

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ALTHOUGH THE MEDIAN NET WORTH OF NEW ZEALAND HOUSEHOLDS HAS INCREASED BETWEEN 2015 AND 2021, THERE HAS BEEN NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH OVER THIS PERIOD, ACCORDING TO STATS NZ.

et worth is the value of a household’s assets, such as real estate, retirement savings, and shares, less its debts, such as mortgages, credit card debt, and student loans. The median net worth of New Zealand households in 2021 was estimated at $397,000 – an increase of 21 per cent from the last survey in 2018 and an increase of 39 per cent since the first survey of its type in 2015. Median net worth indicates the level where half of all households have more and half less than this net worth. “The top 10 per cent of New Zealand households continues to hold approximately 50 per cent of New Zealand’s total household net worth – as they did in 2015, which was Stats NZ’s first household net worth survey of this type,” manager wealth and expenditure Mike Webb said. These findings are based on the results from a survey of more than 4400 households as part of the

Household Economic Survey carried out between August 2020 and June 2021. Although the distribution of wealth has remained unchanged since Stats NZ began, its net worth survey in the year ended June 2015, wealthy households continue to see greater increases in the value of their wealth. While the median net worth of the wealthiest 20 per cent of New Zealand households (quintile 5) increased by $313,000 in the last three years to $2.02 million for the year ended June 2021, median net worth of the bottom 20 per cent of households (quintile 1) increased by $3000 during the same period to $11,000. That the wealthiest 20 per cent of the surveyed households hold 69 per cent of total household net worth reflects the uneven distribution of wealth in the country. In terms of assets and debts, while the wealthiest 20 per cent owns 62 per cent of total household assets and 24 per cent of total household liabilities, those in the lowest 20 per cent hold 1

per cent of total household assets but 11 per cent of total liabilities. “Those who own their home are typically in a much stronger financial position than those who rent,” Dr Webb said. The median household net worth of those who own or partly-own their home was $635,000 in the year ended June 2021, compared with $54,000 for those renting. Where the house is held in a family trust, the median is much higher at $1.19 million. “The high net worth of households where the dwelling is held in a family trust reflects the greater prevalence of trusts among the wealthy,” Dr Webb said. “As the net worth survey captures the capital (or rateable) valuation of real estate at the time of the survey, the net worth of homeowners would be even higher when measured with market values above capital value,” Dr Webb said. Between the quintile groups, there are also significant differences in financial assets including currency,

bank deposits, pension funds, shares and other equity, life insurance funds, and annuities. Those in the wealthiest 20 per cent have median financial assets of $1.11 million in the year ended June 2021, whereas those in the bottom 20 per cent had a median value of $9000. New Zealanders’ net worth typically increases with age until around retirement. In 2021, young people (15-24 years) had the lowest median individual net worth ($3000), while people in the traditional retirement ages (65-74 years) had the highest ($433,000). There are, however, disparities among ethnicities, with those of European ethnicity typically reaching retirement age with greater financial wealth.

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Retirement village residents have spoken

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ore than 3000 resident submissions were received by the Commission for Financial Capability from seniors in retirement villages. Some 1900 of those submissions came in writing to the Retirement Village Residents Association of NZ (RVRANZ), which aided their own submission. National president Peter Carr describes the response as a clear indication to the government on the need for a full review. “If 98 per cent of the resident responses received agree that a full review of the retirement villages framework needs to be undertaken, then we would hope the government listens,” says Carr. According to the RVRANZ’s own 7000-strong membership spread throughout 300 villages in New Zealand – two thirds of residents in villages are single with three quarters of them being female (usually widows) with an average age of 81. “We want to know who and what framework is protecting the vulnerable and elderly in these villages,” says Carr.

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Legislative change is needed to ensure vulnerable village residents are protected. “When legislation can allow for a resident to lose up to 30 per cent of their capital, receive no share of capital gain – but have to pay any capital loss, plus continue to be charged weekly fees ad infinitum after exit and still not have any money refunded until the village has sold the licence of the unit to someone else – then something is seriously wrong.” While a number of operators had lifted the industry’s game by stopping fees on exit, guaranteed return of

funds to a resident or sharing capital gain were not up for discussion with operators. “We have cases where it has taken 12-24+ months for some people to see money returned and fees to stop being charged,” says Carr. The RVRANZ has called for some interim relief by seeking amendments to the Retirement Villages Code of Practice. This would allow for a number of the loopholes to be closed while a full review was undertaken. An authorised advocate, commissioner or ombudsmen with the legislated powers to enforce

decisions without a stressful, drawnout process was also a key request from residents. Discussions have recently started between both village operators and residents’ associations, with the drafting of an initial 12 month memorandum of understanding. And while both the RVA and RVRANZ agree that the majority of residents are happy with village life, Carr is adamant that this is not about ‘warm fuzzies’. “Bottom line – legislative change is needed to ensure vulnerable village residents are protected,” says Carr.

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WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY

The Times May 11 article, ”Dispute over building’s use...” i.e. the Howick War Memorial Hall, sets the perfect context to tackle the climate/emissions imperatives our community faces. Given the IPCC report, NZ’s first Emissions Reduction Plan, and the eco-values many Howick residents would like to see reflected in our community, what an opportunity we have. To meet our collective emissions targets, our community will have to change. Changing together will be much more productive and rewarding as we re-imagine a safe, peaceful, abundant, future. What if. 1. The building and surrounds reflected Howick’s community spirit and commitment to a regenerative future? 2. We asked our youth to help design a ‘hub’ that supported our community to meet our emissions obligations and ensure a healthy, abundant future? 3. Our current food banks, social services, businesses, churches were involved in the conversation to develop, like nature, a healthy, diverse, interdependent community? Less is more when we focus and commit to reducing waste. food, energy, time. Let’s not waste this opportunity to find a creative use for this asset.

Yoshimi & Jon Brett Waipaparoa /Howick Beach

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Enjoy a little friendly competition? Try your hand at the card game Bridge. Join the Howick Bridge Club for a demonstration on the basics of Bridge. Learn how to become a member of the Howick Bridge Club. Thursday June 2, 1.30pm-2.30pm, Highland Park Library, 16 Highland Park Drive. Phone 3770209.

PAKURANGA SENIORNET

Our June annual meeting is to held on Friday June 3, 10am, St Andrew’s Church, cnr Ridge Rd and Vincent St, Howick. Our guest speaker will be Keith Weale talking about building and flying home-made aircraft. Visitors are most welcome. Enquiries, phone Warren 5343482.

SELWYN SENIORS FLAT BUSH

Join as us for morning tea and companionship. Selwyn Seniors provides activities and gentle exercise for those over 65. St Paul’s in the Park Hall, 141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush, Fridays 9.30am to 12pm. Cost $4. Contact Andrea on 534 2393 or pop along to meet us.

Vessel slips mooring Several men have likely saved a small yacht, which slipped its mooring, from being smashed on a sea wall near Grangers Point at Bucklands Beach on Sunday. A reader said the Harbourmaster turned up to tow the vessel away Photo Zoey Barry and said the owner had shown up too.

ZONTA CLUB OF EAST AUCKLAND

You are invited to join us at our dinner meeting on Tuesday June 7 at 6pm at the Howick Club. Our speaker is Kate Hargraves who works with “Beyond Disaster

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Relief NZ”. Kate will tell us of the work being undertaken to support those people in Tonga where recently an unimaginable natural disaster took place in the form of a volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zonta East Auckland is active in supporting the project to aid Tonga’s recovery. For details, please phone Gay at 021 145 1574.

SEED EXCHANGE

Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat. Take home some free seeds or seedlings, Tuesday June 7, 10.30am-11.30am, Pakuranga Library. Phone 3770209 or email pakuranga.library@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

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The Board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their child at Macleans Primary School starting in Term 3 (25th July 30th September). Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office. Out of zone enrolment forms are available online and from the school office. The deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places is Monday 13th June. Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for Term 3. The Board has determined that there are likely to be several places available for out of zone students for Term 3. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone. If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by a ballot. If this is required it will be held on Monday 20th June 2022 and parents will be notified of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.

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Pakuranga Park Village is looking for Kitchen Hand, Laundry Attendant, Caregiver, Maintenance Person and Registered Nurse. 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.

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Organisation and Role We are a Not–for–Profit Charitable Trust focused on improving the well-being of people in the community. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Manager to lead in the delivery of our services and meet our compliance requirements. You will be required to have a passion for improving people’s well-being and having empathy for our clients in delivering the service. Your leadership and business experience will be important in managing day-to-day tasks. Experience and skills The candidate could have a business leadership background, be from a range of disciplines e.g. Marketing, Sales, Finance, Administration or be in a Social Service or NFP organisation already. What you will bring to the role:

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Buckland Beach Primary School is seeking a learning assistant to work with students who speak a language other than English at home. This role includes working with small groups of children to support them with their learning of English, along with preparing resources and other miscellaneous duties as required. Training and ongoing support will be provided. This is a fixed term part-time position for the remainder of the school year. Hours of work will be: • 9am-12.30pm – three days per week • 9am-3pm – one day per week These hours are during school term time only. Requirements: - Ability to connect and form positive relationships with primary school aged children - Strong English language skills - Basic computer skills - Excellent communication skills, empathy, and active listening - Clear Police vett - NZ citizen or resident or have a valid NZ work permit

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FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR Permanent Part Time – 20 hours/week Up to $32/hour, commensurate with experience. Full job description: https://www.historicalvillage. org.nz/employmentandinternships

About Howick Historical Village: Howick Historical Village (HHV) is owned and operated by the Howick & Districts Historical Society as a key visitor attraction that tells the story of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. The Society is managed as a not-for-profit entity with full charitable status. Please see historicalvillage.org.nz for more about HHV. Purpose of the role: As a crucial member of the finance team, and working closely with the Treasurer and Manager, you will be responsible for the nuts and bolts of finances for HHV. You are responsible for all accounts payable/receivable, payment processes, payroll, preparing budgets, reporting and all bank reconciliations at the month end. About you: • Knowledge/Qualification/Experience o Degree in accounting or business management. o At least 3 years’ experience in an accounts focused role. o Knowledge of payroll systems, preferably Smartly. o Experience with Xero or other accounting systems. o Experience with Spotlight reporting. o Experience with retail and POS systems, including Vend, Stripe, and Shopify. o Experience with the Office suite including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Full job description: https://www.historicalvillage. org.nz/ employmentandinternships You must be eligible to work in New Zealand for this role. The successful applicant will need to return a satisfactory Police Record Check before commencement of employment. Closing: Monday 30 May 2022 at 5pm. Apply by submitting a C.V. and cover letter through Seek.co.nz. If you want to join our team and help bring history to life for our visitors, we want to hear from you.

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RUGBY LEAGUE

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Well-earned win for Hornets Prems

Another podium for Heimgartner

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PURC HAVE GOOD WEEKEND Hornets wing Alan Niulevu comes in for a try after a cracking run through the Tigers’ defence. Photo Wayne Martin

of the season at home. A gutsy grind from both teams, with injuries limiting the number of players available for the Hornets. It was a huge effort from the Howick forwards which allowed

them to control the game. Taniwharau scored late to draw the ﬁnal score closer. Full back Mollie Tagaloa was a standout for the winning team. Auckland Rugby League

Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s Premiers clocked a massive 50-10 win over Waitakere on Saturday. The Premier Development side also put Waitakere to the sword, winning by 67-5. The Premier Development 2S lost by default to Eden while the Under 21 Cannons were too strong

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owick Hornets impressed in a clash that was shortened by injury, a likely broken ankle of a Northcote Tigers player early in the ﬁrst half. Hornets won 34-6 in the Round 3 match of the SAS Fox Memorial Premiership competition on Saturday. The Hornets had control of the game throughout the contest as they continue to establish themselves as a contender in Section 1. Mangere East Hawks had an arm wrestle with Pakuranga Jaguars in a tight contest. The visiting Hawks started well, scoring early, but Pakuranga were able to quickly come back due to poor discipline from the opposition. Peteroni Lilomaiava had a strong game, including a second half, allowing Mangere East to take control in the second half and come away with the 30-24 win. In the Farrelly Photos Women’s Competition, Howick beat Taniwharau 32-26. The Howick Hornets secured their ﬁrst win

Supercars driver Andre Heimgartner, from Dannemora, picked up a well-earned third place podium at Winton SuperSprint in Victoria at the weekend. Cam Waters won the race holding out another Kiwi, Shane van Gisbergen, the current Repco Supercars Championship leader. Heimgartner, who drives for Brad Jones Racing, also placed ninth and seventh at the weekend as he starts to build some momentum as the season progresses and moves into 12th in the championship standings, but is less than a race win from ninth.