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consent application to the Environment Court. The company’s efforts have faced outspoken resistance from numerous locals including the Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association, chaired by Laurie Slee, and Sel Pratt, who lives in Reydon Place.

“I can understand why many of the local residents are upset. David Jans, Box Property director

Slee disagrees the proposal complies with the definition of an IRD, which tend to be rest and retirement homes, he says. “We are [also] very concerned about the environmental impacts. “The site is contaminated with asbestos and petroleum products. “There’s a whole series of

environmental issues, which were touched on by Forest and Bird in their submission. “We’re very concerned with school safety and the traffic.” Pratt says the ongoing battle over the development has led to multiple people in his street moving because they’ve “had a gut’s full”. “They just got away from it. Four households have gone and I’m next. “I will leave but I’m committed to fight on. [One couple] said, ‘the minute you go on the market, we’re going on the market’. “At no time at any of these discussions has anyone in the street said it [the development] will affect our properties. “We are not nimbys and never will be.” Box Property director David Jans says Auckland has a “significant” housing shortage as a result of its population growing by 100,000 new residents each year. ➤ Turn to page 3

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MARRIAGE

Virtual wedding across two countries By FARIDA MASTER

t wasn’t how either of them had visualised their wedding day, but when life gives you a pandemic, you work with innovative plans for your big day – even if the bride and groom are in different countries. Refusing to let a lockdown dampen their spirits, Erum Panju, a local special needs teacher, recently exchanged vows in an online wedding ceremony with Shabbir Gulamali, located in Milton Keyes, north-west of London. Around 500 friends and family from all over the world witnessed the unique wedding officiated by a priest in the UK. Erum’s mum and dad Insha and Junny converted their beautiful backyard into a spectacular event space and had around 80 guests at their Redoubt Rd home. There was an air of anticipation as guests were ushered into the living area with a tripod camera focused on the bride, her parents and younger brother Ali. A television screen (remotely operated from UK) live-streamed the marriage ceremony worldwide. Setting a cheerful note for the online wedding was a speech relayed from the UK by sister-inlaw Tasneem, coupled with hilarious video clips from friends of the

groom. A sacred prayer and talk by a priest/sheikh on the essence of marriage followed. From bursts of laughter as the groom whisked out a cut-out of his new bride, saying “wish you were here but this will have to do for the moment” to heart-stopping moments as the internet started buffering – the online wedding was certainly a memorable one! Funnily enough, just before the bride was to say `I do’, the internet connection slowed down a wee bit. Luckily, techies on the scene quickly resolved the problem as the couple exchanged wedding vows. Erum, who travelled to the UK in 2019 and met Shabbir, a financial analyst, whilst she was on her OE, says they had exciting plans to tie the knot in New Zealand. “The idea was to have people from the UK travel to New Zealand for a grand wedding,” says the young bride. She returned to New Zealand in September 2020 knowing that her future husband and in-laws would follow months later for the wedding. Then the UK went into complete lockdown in an attempt to contain the virus. “Both of us had decided from the start that we would go with the flow and not let anxiety come in the way of our marriage plans,” says Erum, who will be returning to the UK by

Clockwise: Erum Panju, the beautiful bride gets ready for an online religious wedding ceremony; Erum met Shabbir in UK while on OE; Hubby on screen – at one of their wedding ceremonies; blushing bride greets guests on her D-day. Photos supplied

the time this article goes to print. A celebration of love in the uncertain times of Coronavirus – and a new Covid variant – was a huge challenge but the couple was certain they didn’t want to postpone their wedding. Another priority was having their parents and siblings around for the special day. “The only way out was an online wedding,” says the new bride, who

was keen to have her loved ones share her wedding day. “One of Shabbir’s cousins got married on zoom which got us thinking about it as a potential possibility. The only difference was the bride and groom were together.” Talking from UK, Shabbir says the marriage ceremony was a bittersweet moment for him. “On the one hand it was lovely to have a religious marriage ceremony

and on the other, my new wife was on the other side of the world. It probably was the first virtual wedding where the bride and groom aren’t even in the same continent,” he says. And while the couple will soon have a civil union ceremony in UK, their virtual wedding filled with love and gratitude is a story they will enjoy sharing with their grandchildren someday.

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Development’s opponents vow to fight on ➤ From page 1 It’s “inequitable” for people to expect because they live in an area with positive features such as coastal views and beaches they’re “exempt from sharing the inconvenience and extra strain on infrastructure and traffic that this increasing population has resulted in”, he says. “I can understand why many of the local residents are upset. “They don’t want the disruption and inconvenience of the construction phase and they don’t want to have more traffic to contend with.”

Jans says he believes the proposed development will significantly improve the site. Once it’s completed, its opponents will be “pleasantly surprised” at how it blends in with its surroundings, he says. He believes concerns expressed by residents relating to traffic are unfounded. “The traffic issue goes away during the school holidays and reemerges during school terms when parents drive their children to and from school.”

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COMMUNITY

Questions raised over ‘wasted’ road resurfacing By CHRIS HARROWELL

lex Simich is not the first east Auckland local to wonder why a seemingly flawless road in the community is being ripped up and resurfaced. The Eastern Beach resident says he can’t understand why Vivian Wilson Drive, which is at the bottom of his street, is being resurfaced when to his eye it looked to be in perfect condition already. When the Times visited Simich on January 20, more than a dozen contractors were working to lay new seal in a section of the street. Numerous road cones blocked off part of Vivian Wilson Drive while workers wearing high-vis vests directed traffic around the heavy machinery. “It’s a mess [now] but it was good, it was 100 per cent before they started,” Simich says. “They ripped the road up. What you see [with the new seal laid] is exactly the way it was, only black. “It’s a waste of money and you see it happening everywhere.” Simich says he regularly drives along Somerville Road in Howick and believes it is in greater need of attention than Vivian Wilson Drive was.

East Auckland resident Alex Simich wants to know why a street in his neighbourhood is being resurfaced when in his opinion it looked to be in perfect condition already. Times photo Wayne Martin

The money used to repair or resurface roads that are already in perfect condition is better spent on more important and urgent roading projects around Auckland, he says. He’s contacted Howick ward councillor Sharon Stewart to express his views on the issue and says he also plans to talk to Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown. AT spokesman Mark Hannan says a short section of Vivian

Wilson Drive from Bucklands Beach Road to Aylmer Court is included in the organisation’s 2020-21 resurfacing programme. “This road has been examined by Auckland Transport engineers and the work is needed to keep the surface waterproof and to maintain good skid resistance. “The road surface deteriorates over time due to traffic and environmental factors. “The existing surface of this sec-

tion of road is dated to 1992 and is well past its normal resurfacing time-frame. “The estimated cost for this work is a little less than $30,000.” Hannan says AT’s budget for resurfacing works in the Howick Local Board area for 2020/21 financial year is $3.8 million. “We can assure residents AT endeavours to maintain the road network to the appropriate standards and in the most cost-effec-

tive manner for residents and ratepayers.” The issue of local roads that appear to the untrained eye to be in perfect condition being repaired or resurfaced has been raised on social media on numerous occasions in recent years. One post on a community Facebook page in late 2020 drew almost 100 comments, many of which complained about the work being unnecessary. One page member described it as a “complete waste of time and money”. A number of roads across east Auckland have been worked on in recent months. A letter delivered late last year to residents in Middlefield Drive, Dannemora, states AT and its contractor Fulton Hogan would be undertaking chip seal resurfacing work on the road. Under the heading, “Reasons for the work”, the letter says: “As part of maintaining the Auckland Transport road network, certain defects have been identified on the road. “The repairs and resurfacing of the road will extend the road’s service life, as well as improve the safety performance of the road.”

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Morgan’s winning poster themed Peace through Service; inset, Somerville Intermediate student Morgan Alley. Photo supplied

gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. Morgan’s older sister Mackenzie had her art work chosen to go forward as New Zealand’s entry into the international competition in 2018/19. Morgan says that it inspired her to give it a shot. She is keeping her fingers crossed as one international grand prize winner

will receive US$5,000 and a trip to a special award ceremony with two family members at Lions Day with the United Nations. Each of the 23 merit award-winners will receive US$500 and a certificate of achievement. That apart, Morgan is thrilled that one of her illustrations has been selected by the author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling for a book ‘The Ickabog’. It was during Covid-19 that the billionaire author serialised The Ickabog online to entertain families stuck during lockdown. She invited children aged 7-12 from around the world to illustrate her story. More than 18,000 entries were submitted from the UK, Ireland, India, Australia and New Zealand. Thirty-four pictures were selected for the UK edition of the hardcover book. Morgan says it’s her biggest achievement to-date. “I couldn’t believe it when I found out that my illustration was chosen as I am a huge fan of JK Rowling.”

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MINDFULNESS

Migrant Connect Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga invites you for a free session on Mindfulness on Friday February 12 from 10.30—11.30 am at Pakuranga Library. Learn the science of mindful breathing and exercise from Parvin Kapila, Health Promotion Coordinator, East Health Trust. Registration is necessary. Tea/ coffee provided. For registration contact Vani: Text – 021 459 520 or email settlement.pakuranga@ cab.org.nz

Zonta is part of an International organisation for women, meeting monthly for fellowship with a purpose – the well being of women. Our first meeting for the year is Tuesday February 2 at 6.15pm at the Howick Club in Botany Road. If you are looking for a new and meaningful connection this year, please check us out. Ring President Gay Gallagher 0211451574.

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EASTERN DISTRICT COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB All visitors welcome. We are back for our first evening in 2021. Come and be entertained with live music or come and sing or play an instrument, 7.30pm, Wednesday January 27 & every 2nd Wednesday. Bucklands & Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall, Wharf Rd, Bucklands Beach. Nonmembers $5. Phone Bev 021 11 56 866.

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POLITICS

LADIES CLUB OF HIGHLAND PARK

Calling retired or semi-retired locals looking for friendship, fellowship and fun. Check out your local friendship club for new social contacts, interesting speakers and varied group outings. Meets 1st Friday of the month at 10am at Holy Trinity Church, Pakuranga Rd opposite the netball courts. Contact secretary Kay Williams 5345381.

SENIORS FRIENDSHIP CLUB Seniors Friendship Club meets at the Bucklands Beach Bowling Club on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 12.45-3pm for entertainment, music and bingo. Tea and biscuits. Come and make friends. $5 entry. Ph Owen 5334390.

PARK VOLUNTEER WORKSHOPS Plant pests (weeds) pose a significant threat to our native flora and fauna. If you would like to learn more about how to identify and control pest plants in your local park or community, join the community parks team and local pest plant experts at this free upcoming workshop, Murvale Reserve, Howick, Thursday, February 25, 10am-12.30pm. Meet at the reserve entrance opposite 83 Bleakhouse Road,

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CHINESE NEW YEAR CARNIVAL Evangelise China Fellowship Holy Word Church of Auckland will hold a Chinese New Year Carnival from 2pm5pm on Saturday, February 13, to celebrate the Spring Festival with the community and neighbours. Admission is free. Coupons are available for purchase to redeem for food and game activities. $10 per coupon. Join us for the fantastic event. All welcome at ECF Holy Word Church of Auckland, 2 Basalt Place, East Tamaki. Inquiries: Stanley Yu 271 1608.

Police need explain why they’ve quietly decided to ditch the annual cannabis eradication operation and how they will continue crack down on the supply of cannabis, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says. “To make a major decision such as this and not tell the Minister beforehand, let alone frontline staff, is unacceptable,” said Brown, the MP for Pakuranga. “We would be very concerned if a lack of funding had anything to do with this decision or the Government’s failure to deliver its promised 1800 new police officers. “While we recognise methamphetamine is an issue, so is cannabis use. New Zealanders voted to reject the legalisation of cannabis. It’s an illegal drug and it causes significant harm in our communities. “There is still a lot of organised crime involved in manufacturing and selling cannabis.” The annual cannabis eradication operation nets thousands of plants every year and prevents millions of dollars worth of socio-economic harm, he said. “It also uncovers organised crime activity, illegal guns and other drug operations. “Given the increase in gang activity and violence we’re seeing across the country, operations like cannabis eradication would be useful now more than ever. “New Zealanders will rightly want to know why Police made the decision to quietly drop the operation and how they’ll continue to tackle issues around supply of cannabis.”

BUCKLANDS BEACH COMBINED PROBUS Meets first Monday each month at Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, 21 Morrow Ave, Bucklands Beach. Our next meeting is February 1, between 10am-12 noon. For friendship, fellowship and fun. Morning tea provided. New members welcomed. Phone Patricia on 533 5666 or email barry.davies@xtra.co.nz This is a free community noticeboard for non-profit groups. They must be received Wednesday before publication. Please email notices to whatson@times.co.nz. While every effort is made to run the notices, volume and space restrictions may mean events may not run.

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A LOT GOING FOR EVS Gary Hollis (Times, January 19) seems to be looking assiduously for shortcomings of electric vehicles(EVs). Firstly, newer EVs do not have an issue with range and, while cost is high initially, there are options overseas that allow batteries to be leased and therefore overcome both initial cost and future replacement problems. We are told that prices are fast-approaching equality with the ICE (internal combustion engine) car. I agree that it will be some time before the total lifetime costs of EVs will be environmentally sound. Charging at home is an issue where garaging is difficult but many garages already are filled with ‘stuff’ rather than the car they are intended for. There are faster chargers readily available even for domestic installation. On the issue of power sources being from carbon fuels, the price of renewables is falling quickly and storage to cover intermittent supply is being improved at a very fast rate. The whole energy field as it relates to climate change effects is moving too fast to make any definitive claims on one approach over another. Best to make your own decision and live with it.

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YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG GARRY Re: EV initiative woefully flawed, Gary Hollis (Times, Jan 19). Happily for mankind, old horses and street sweepers, Gary Hollis has his wires crossed. Even if the electricity is generated from coal – the worst possible case – total CO2 from electric cars is less than petrol engines over their lifetime. I refer readers to Massey mathematics professor Robert McLachlan: w w w. t h e c o nve r s at i o n . c o m / climate-explained-why-switching-to-electric-transport-makessense-even-if-electricity-is-notfully-renewable-136502. Having said that, switching to electric cars will not solve our problem. It’s just that it’s much easier – politically and technically – to reduce emissions from transport than agriculture. Our transport CO2 has increased dramatically during a time we pledged to reduce it. That is scandalous. The answer is electrified buses, trains, trucks, walking and cycling. By the time I read to the end of his letter, I realised the likely source of the disinformation that underlies every claim Mr Hollis makes. I refer readers to: www.desmogblog.com/bjorn-lomborg.

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Even with the best of intentions, the width of a great many streets are far too narrow to cope with vastly increased traffic or large buses or both. Also cyclists would be in permanent peril trying to pass parked vehicles. C Augustine, Howick

AUCKLAND TRANSPORT INCREASING FARES SHOWS LACK OF COMMITMENT

Joe Biden has been inaugurated as the President of the United States. Photo PBS

DEMOCRAT v REPUBLICAN Thank goodness we don’t have to vote for our ruling government like they do in the USA today. Donald Trump was acting like a spoiled child because the US election results didn’t go his way. Take note. For those people who still want to introduce a Republic Electoral System for New Zealand, you only need to read the newspapers to see what can happen and the petulance and carry-on that can follow. Be aware and be warned. Our current parliamentary voting system works fine compared with the current republic system in the USA and voting for a president like Donald Trump, with well over 400,000 people dead in the US from Covid-19 from the decisions made or not made as the case may be. Joe Biden, the Democrat, thank

In what is now an annual event, Auckland Transport has yet again increased the fares for public transport despite knowing it will lead to lower usage. We already pay some of the highest fares in the world but they keep going up. These increases are apparently because of Covid and going to save $4.3 million but we’re kidding ourselves if we think that this makes good financial sense. Congestion alone costs our economy hundreds of millions of dollars a year in lost productivity. And this is the second increase since Auckland Council declared a climate emergency despite transport making up nearly 40 per cent of our carbon footprint. Our greatest tool to address congestion, emissions and road safety has become more expensive yet again.

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ne of the very few remaining New Zealanders who served in RAF Bomber Command in World War II celebrates a milestone birthday this weekend. Squadron Leader Keith Boles (DFC), one of Howick’s long-term residents, is turning 100 and will celebrate with a private afternoon tea on January 31 with about 35 invited family and friends. Boles joined the RNZAF in 1941. He trained as a pilot and was posted to Singapore, then evacuated when the Japanese invaded. Returning to New Zealand he then volunteered to be posted to England, serving initially as a flying instructor before joining 109 Squadron where he flew 52 operations over Europe, primarily as a Pathfinder. The Pathfinders were target-marking squadrons in RAF Bomber Command during WWII. They located and marked targets with flares, which a main bomber force would aim at, increasing the accuracy of the bombing missions. The success or failure of a raid often largely depended on the Pathfinders’ marker

placement and further correction marking. Flying De Havilland Mosquitos, Boles – from Mellons Bay – was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). His citation read: “Acting Squadron Leader Boles as Pilot, has completed numerous operations against the enemy, in the course of which he has invariably shown the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty”. About 6000 young New Zealanders served in RAF Bomber Command in WWII. Of these, around 2000 did not return, almost one in three. Almost half of all the aircrew who served in Bomber Command, nearly 56,000, were killed. There are fewer than 20 known surviving Bomber Command veterans in New Zealand today and the New Zealand Bomber Command Association is aware of just five surviving pilots. Boles was a foundation member of the Pathfinders Association and The New Zealand Bomber Command Association where he recently served as vice president. Boles and his late wife

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Keith Boles, a former RAF Squadron Leader, celebrates his 100th birthday this weekend. Photos supplied

Margaret moved to Howick in 1958, first residing in Kelsey’s Fencible Cottage while building their forever home in Mellons Bay. Their son and two daughters grew up in idyllic surroundings and all attended Mellons Bay School where Boles, as a founding parent, pitched in with parent-led work including helping build the school’s swimming pool. A mechanical engineer, Boles worked until his mid80s, running his own light engineering business. Daughter Sue Popping said he was a regular shopper, driving his white Holden Commodore through Howick and parking in the disabled spaces to run his errands.

“His car boasted personalised plates reflecting his beloved RAF 109 Squadron in which he served during the war as squadron leader,” said Popping. “Keith was a much-loved figure in the Howick businesses and banks he frequented and was missed after his necessary move to a rest home. “Commemorating Anzac Days on Stockade Hill were one of the highlights of his year and he only missed a few due to his reduced mobility. “My father is being superbly looked after by Ambridge Rose Manor in Edgewater Drive, Pakuranga, having required hospital level care since 2019 when he sustained a nasty fall.”

Crikey! It’s croquet … in crinoline!

The Howick Croquet Club stepped outside its comfort zone and dressed in Fencible-era costume to demonstrate their favourite game at the Howick Historical Village. Bringing a modern version of on old fashioned game surprised the crowds visiting the Howick Historical Village last Sunday. The traditional game of Association Croquet was first introduced to England from France about 1840, while the more modern (simpler and shorter) version called golf croquet was developed 25 years ago. Such is its current appeal that several visitor families (each mum, dad and the kids) joined in with the croquet ladies to compete in games of golf croquet doubles on Sunday. The Howick Croquet Club was established in 1907 although there are reports that croquet was played unofficially on the Howick Domain prior to that date. To help celebrate 114 years in existence, ladies from the club played two games of golf croquet in the morning and two in the afternoon for a public display.

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As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary in next year, the Times continues its series by ALAN LA ROCHE giving readers a glimpse of life as it used to be. The countdown began at the 170th in 2017.

ntil 1950, the horse paddock of several acres from Moore Street to Howick Town Hall in Picton Street opposite the hotel, was often used for Sunday school picnics. These fun-filled days had sack races, three-legged races, egg-andraces, lolly prizes, then ice-creams and home-made goodies for lunch or snacks. The Howick Plunket Society, founded in 1948, needed rooms, so they bought a section for a prefabricated building that was opened in July 1950 at the back of the paddock leaving a few pine trees infront for shade. The building was removed in 1956 for space for the new buildings. The Howick Town Hall, built in 1884, was demolished in 1969 when a new town hall was promised by the Howick Borough Council. Some wanted the new town hall on Stockade Hill but the Plunkett women demanded the restrooms had to be close to the shops. Picton Street, in the centre of Howick, was the best site and, after World War II, the Government

An architects proposal for Howick Town Hall from 1953.

offered a pound for pound subsidy for war memorial community facilities. The Howick War Memorial committee started community fundraising including bring-andbuy galas in the town hall, a town hall ball, three concerts in Norm Nicholl’s garden in Uxbridge Road, a huge raffle of a house-load of electrical appliances, gala a sports day at Howick Domain with quickfire raffles, stalls and competitions, a Christmas community concert, a

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house-to-house collection, a community fireworks show at Howick and Cockle Bay beaches, special movies at the Monterey Theatre, a float and money bucket collection at Panmure Santa Parade, a Queen Carnival with three competitive Queens and a garden party at Stevenson’s clifftop garden in Cockle Bay Road. But the exhausted community needed another £10,000 so a referendum asked for a special rate addition of 1.09 pence per pound

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on land value per section was held but was defeated. Council rates in 1956 had increased by 30 per cent to develop a sewage system instead of smelly septic tanks and long-drop toilets. A new smaller town hall plan was needed that would include a new library, Plunket rooms, rest rooms and a meeting room but no council offices or town hall. The new 1957 building included the Howick Library, moved from the old RSA building in Fencible

Drive, as well as restrooms and a committee room. After eight years of fundraising the Howick War Memorial Community Centre was officially opened on April 24, 1957, by the Governor-General Lieutenant General Sir Willoughby Norrie before 800 residents. In 1975 the growing library moved to Uxbridge Road and was replaced by the Howick Information Service. Howick Borough Council meetings were around the big table from the old town hall which is now in the Howick Room at the Howick Library in Uxbridge Road. The foyer for our grand Howick Town Hall and Municipal Chambers is now the Howick War Memorial Information Centre which closed March 2020 due to Covid-19. It is an essential part of Howick’s economy and the community eagerly awaits its reopening to continue its valued and important service. Alan La Roche, Howick Historian alanlaroche@xtra.co.nz

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MOTOR RACING

van Gisbergen wins NZ GP from pit lane S

Luke Randall has won an age group title at the nationals. Photo supplied

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Randall nails U13 scooter title Local lad Luke Randall has taken first place in the Under 13 section at the National Scooter Champs in Napier. Randall, 13, who is starting his first year at Howick College this year, is a team rider with Freestyle BMX / Scooter Co. He clinched the win on January 16. “Ever since I could get on anything with wheels I’ve wanted to go the fastest, do the most dangerous stunts,” said Randall. “I’ve raced a few seasons of BMX racing, but in the last couple of years I really found my passion riding scooters. “I’ve gone from not knowing how to do a tail whip, to doing backflips. I dream to be a professional rider one day and I also want to get into designing skate parks and the design of scooters.”

hane van Gisbergen left a sell-out crowd at Hampton Downs breathless after producing an historic performance that re-wrote the Castrol Toyota Racing Series and Grand Prix records. After setting the fire extinguisher off in his car before the start, Shane missed the pit lane window to exit and was forced to start from the pit lane after his team completed a hasty cleaning out of his car, his overalls, his boots and a replacement fire extinguisher. He put that behind him and set off after one of the best fields ever assembled for the Grand Prix, a field which featured more than 50 domestic and international championship titles on its collective resume. A Safety Car when Peter Vodanovich stopped out on the track came at the perfect time, but this was still a Herculean effort. After ten laps he was inside the top ten, by the fifteen lap mark he was in third and on the 19th lap he completed his drive through the field to take the lead. From there he continued to put in some of the weekend’s fastest laps and he crossed the line after 28 laps of the gruelling 4km Hampton Downs international circuit to take victory by two seconds. In the process he became the first driver to win all three races in a Castrol Toyota Racing Series weekend. He became the first driver to start a Grand Prix – and a TRS race – from the pit lane and win. It was a mesmerising performance capped by trademark doughnuts on the

Shane Van Gisbergen (centre), Dannemora’s Andre Heimgartner (left), Matthew Payne and Kenny Smith (front) share an historic NZ GP Photo supplied Tayler Burke moment.

warm down lap. ”It didn’t really get off to a good start when I pressed the fire extinguisher by mistake but the team were awesome getting me ready to go,” he said afterwards. “The safety car was perfect and the car was really hooked up and absolutely awesome. I’m surprised it’s all still there as it was a bit of a rough up going through the field.” ”To get my name on that trophy is a pretty special thing. Looking at those names from the 50s and 60s and some of my heroes too. I’m stoked.” It was fitting that 79-year-old Kenny Smith – making history with his 50th NZ Grand Prix start – was on hand on the podium to present the historic Motor Cup Trophy, back where it belongs in Kiwi

motorsport in the hands of the Grand Prix winner. Dannemora’s André Heimgartner – another V8 Supercar driver and another driver of immense talent – came home an impressive second after his best performance of the weekend. André raced with a heavily strapped left hand after heavy contact in the morning race. In a normal year it would have been a winning drive, but this was no normal year. Matthew Payne was another to excel. Having only just gained his circuit racing license for the TRS series, the accomplished karter – with Red Bull Junior Liam Lawson his radio contact throughout the weekend and the race – completed a stellar debut weekend to come home third in the Grand Prix after a fierce battle throughout. Fourth and fifth after their own dramatic races peppered with passes and heart stopping moments on and off the track were pole position man Kaleb Ngatoa and Damon Leitch – another to save his best performance to last.

66TH NEW ZEALAND GRAND PRIX RESULTS 1. Shane van Gisbergen, 2. André Heimgartner, 3. Matthew Payne, 4. Kaleb Ngatoa, 5. Damon Leitch, 6. Brendon Leitch, 7. Daniel Gaunt, 8. Billy Frazer, 9. Greg Murphy, 10. Conrad Clark, 11. Tom Alexander, 12. Chris van der Drift*, 13. Chris Vlok, 14. Joshua Bethune, 15. Kenny Smith.

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The Soap Factory Limited is a privately owned, leading contract manufacturer of boutique soap for the personal care industry. Based in Pakuranga, the Manufacturing plant currently runs two shifts Day shift Mon-Fri, working from 7am-3.30pm. Afternoon shift Monday to Thursday 3.30pm-1.30am. We are initially looking for someone to train and work on the dayshift but people willing to be flexible and work both shifts if required would be given preference. This role reports into the Production Supervisor and its main focus is working on Soap manufacturing equipment to produce products which meet our customer requirements. Along with the machine operation the role also provides back up to the team within all production and packing areas. You will need to have: • Previous experience working on process machinery, with strong mechanical aptitude • The physical ability to lift heavy items • A positive, can-do attitude • A high level of reliability • Excellent Team Player Given this is an entry level position, it would suit someone who has 1-2 years of machinery experience, priority given to people with milling experience , however your positive attitude and good work ethic are the most important things to us! In return, the Soap Factory can offer you the chance to be part of a friendly fun team. All applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent Resident status as determined by New Zealand immigration department. Attach a letter of application providing details of your relevant experience and why you believe that you are the right person for this position along with a current and complete CV please send to rhonda@soapfactory.co.nz DE277507

We are seeking a Learning Assistant to work in a team to support our students with learning and behavioural challenges. This is a fixed term appointment for 2021. You will be required to work 30 hours per week during term-time only. Experience with students with ASD and Dyslexia would be advantageous. Most important attributes are empathy, communication skills, initiative and working positively in a team environment. Please send your cover letter, CV and BDSC Job Application Form (https://www.bdsc.school.nz/our-college/job-vacancies) to Yvonne de Graaf – y.degraaf@bdsc.school.nz before 4pm Friday 5 February 2021

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Border exception for returning international tertiary students The Government has approved an exception class for 1000 international tertiary students, degree level and above, who began their study in New Zealand but were caught offshore when border restrictions began. The exception will allow students to return to New Zealand in stages from April 2021. “Our top priority continues to be the health, safety and wellbeing of all people in New Zealand,” says Education Minister Chris Hipkins. “The need to carefully manage our borders is as critical now as at any time in the past nine months. We continue to learn more about the virus and adapt accordingly with stronger and more tailored border protections, depending on risk. “Within our safety-first framework, we also have a responsibility to carefully balance our decisions, to support New Zealand’s economic recovery,” he says. This border exception delivers on a part of the recovery plan for international education. It underscores the Government’s commitment to the international education sector, which is important in the country’s long-term economic recovery from Covid-19. “The students will return to New Zealand in phases,

beginning with a cohort of 300 that will be able to return from April, with the remaining students returning throughout the year as MIQ availability allows,” Hipkins says. “The return of these students will not affect the ability of Kiwis to return home and it is balanced against the requirement for skilled workers to enter the country. “They will be subject to the same border rules and quarantine regime as all other arrivals – with any additional restrictions depending on where they come from.” Returning international students will need to book their space through the allocation system and will be billed the standard charges for managed isolation. Students also need to be able to do more to support themselves in New Zealand, with the living expenses that are required for international students to be granted a visa now raised to $20,000 – up from $15,000. “This system allows providers to welcome back students who have made the greatest commitment to New Zealand, and manage pressure on the MIQ system,” says Hipkins. “The Government remains committed to working with the international education sector to ensure options for the

broader return of international students continue to be considered, and that opportunities can be taken as and when it is safe and there is capacity to do so.” The annual economic value of this group of 1000 degree-level international students is estimated to be roughly $49 million in wider economic contribution, including approximately $27 million in tuition fees. Border exception details Students with questions about this border exception should contact their providers. The Ministry of Education will continue to work with tertiary education providers to manage this process. To be eligible for this border exception, students must • hold, or have held a visa to study in 2020 • be studying towards a bachelor’s degree level or above qualification • have studied in New Zealand in 2019 or 2020 toward their current qualification • be returning to study with their current provider • need to be in-country to complete their study. Priority will be given to students who are closest to graduation.

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School Holiday and After School Programmes Specially for children with special needs and behavioural concerns Does your child need extra support than what they’re receiving from their current programme? High staff to child ratio are Activities include: outdoor/indoor play, Special C off site outings, art, games, for idz! cooking, relaxation, music, Special K movies and so much more!! * Pick-up from local schools available Call us or drop in today to find out how we can help! Carer Support Days, WINZ Subsidy (OSCAR Approved)

Theory

Keyboard

Guitar

Ukulele

Looking for quality, affordable childcare?

Phone 533 6360 or Email: deearna@lifekidz.org.nz

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The Depot, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

One to one, small group & preschool classes Phone Ruth 027 208 7395 E: ruthleafberg@gmail.com

Pakuranga Intermediate School ”

Inspiring personal excellence and growth through:

We have over 20 years of experience – your child is in good hands!

• Quality education in a warm and caring environment • Differentiated programmes that support and extend all learners • Learning leveraged through a Board supplemented BYOD programme • Passionate staff • Specialties in: coding, science, robotics, education for sustainability, art, PE, languages, music, biotech and health

We are offering

one year FREE childcare* (*Conditions apply) 43-47 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga 09 576 186 office@pakurangaint.school.nz www.pakurangaint.school.nz

Open Monday-Friday 6.30am-6pm Low fees

HOWICK SCHOOL OF MUSIC

30 hours FREE ECE for 3-5 year olds plus extra 10 hours FREE = 40 hours! 30 hours FREE for 0-3 year olds

Music Lessons, Orchestras & Bands Enrol now for 2021

(Conditions apply – don’t delay, limited spaces only available)

Affordable group tuition from $370 / year

Guitar Flute Clarinet Violin Trumpet Viola Cello Double Bass Trombone Saxophone Drums Piano French Horn

H FREE nappies H FREE wipes H FREE sunhats H FREE sunscreen H FREE nutritional meals H Registered and qualified teachers H Loving and supportive “home away from home” environment with excellent child to teacher ratio

• Lessons held at Pakuranga Intermediate • Saturdays 8.45am-3.30pm • Tuesdays 4.00-8.30pm

Ph: 021 0866 1261 Email: music@hsm.co.nz

www.hsm.co.nz

Get in touch!

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10 Birmingham Road East Tamaki Phone: (09) 272 2305 Email: etchildcare@xtra.co.nz Website: www.easttamakichildcare.co.nz

Bizzy Bodz provides quality, fun, safe out of school care for children aged 5-13 years old. We have 8 programmes within the Auckland area. Bizzy Bodz caters to both Before and After School Care & Holiday Programmes, check out our programmes below: HOLIDAY CARE

WINZ & MSD ACCREDITED!

Baverstock Oaks Cockle Bay Star of the Sea Owairoa Papakura Pigeon Mountain

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AFTER CARE ACG Strathallan School Ardmore School Cockle Bay School Our Lady Star of the Sea Owairoa School Papakura Normal School Pigeon Mountain School Takanini School

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EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Farm Cove, Pakuranga SMALL − CARING EDUCATIONAL 2-5 year olds – 1:5 ratio Monday to Friday 8.45am-3.15pm Call now

Sherilyn 576 4447 or 027 273 9169

MEGANZ School of Visual Arts

Term 1 Art Development classes beginning 9th February for 8 weeks for ages 9 to adults

Education FOR ALL AGES

Dance shop open from 8th-12th February, 5-6:30pm and 13th February 10am-12noon for uniform requirements before Term 1 commences Saturday, 13th February.

Professional Studio: 3/121 Elliot St, Howick 2014 Ph: Sharon Barber 535 5204 Email: sharon.barber@howickdance.co.nz www.howickdance.co.nz

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n Ballet (RAD) n Live piano accompaniment for preschool and grade classes n Open Ballet and Contemporary Classes n Preschool Dance (from 3yrs) n Dance shop for all uniform requirements

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NO 40 (HOWICK) SQUADRON

Aviation

When and where? We parade every Tuesday night from 6:30-9:30 during term time at The Depot, Lloyd Elsmore Park.

Who’s eligible to join?

Heading out on the water? Get educated now! The 2021 summer season is upon us and if you’re heading out on the water, now’s the time to get educated before you jump aboard your boat! Coastguard Boating Education is your first stop!

AIR TRAINING CORPS

Thursday teen class available. A variety of class times to suit

Bushcraft

Phone: (09) 534 5298 www.40squadron.org.nz www.facebook.com/40squadronATC

Text/Phone Megan – 021 108 5419

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www.vizart.co.nz

www.instagram.com/meganzsva/

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0800 40 80 90 | bookings@boatingeducation.org.nz | www.boatingeducation.org.nz

TEACHING DISCIPLINE, CONTROL AND CONFIDENCE THROUGH JUDO

Location

Start

The College of Law - Auckland City

20/02/2021

Marine Rescue Center Mechanics Bay

27/03/2021

Marine Rescue Center Mechanics Bay

13/02/2021

Howick Coastguard

21/02/2021

Bucklands Beach Yacht Club

06/03/2021

Boatmaster

Massey University

13/02/2021

Radar Operator

Marine Rescue Center Mechanics Bay

13/02/2021

GPS Operator

Howick Coastguard

13/02/2021

Day Skipper

Come join this fun, high quality campus:

COOKERY EARLY CHILDHOOD

Maritime VHF Operator Certificate

HEALTHCARE HOSPITALITY FREIGHT & LOGISTICS POLICE & DEFENCE FORCE PREP SECURITY

Or Visit: 98 Kerrs Road, Manukau MP277218

*Conditions Apply

Stud FEES F y REE with us *

Contact Lester Harris

021 583 654

Email: office@howickjudo.com www.howickjudo.com

has never been busier. It’s great to see people getting online to do our Dayskipper and VHF courses so they are armed with the key skills and knowledge to stay safe on the water. Both our online courses are full of interactive activities, readings, supplementary resources such as online articles and videos, and knowledge reviews. Plus, your online learning journey is assisted by an online facilitator who is available to answer your queries and offer support while you learn. Continued on page 19

Auckland Courses

HOWICK & ST HELIERS ACADEMY OF JUDO

Check us out! 0800 200 345 ignitecolleges.ac.nz

The waterways are even busier this year as the number of boat sales go through the roof. With people not being able to go overseas and the America’s Cup in full swing Coastguard Boating Education

Males and females from 13 years old (or who are starting High School) up to and including 15 years old.

Learn to Draw, Paint, Sculpt and more

ENGLISH & COMPUTER SKILLS

2021

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CONFIDENCE

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* N o c o ur

NO COURSE FEES*

ENROL NOW! Courses start 1 March 2021 Morning, Afternoon & Evening Class Options

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New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL) courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz | www.dynaspeak.ac.nz | 0800 355 344

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QuAlity ChriStiAn CAre And eduCAtion

11 Vincent St, Howick. Phone 537 2282. Website: www.chiltonkindy.co.nz | Facebook: StAndrews Chilton Email: kindyhowpres@xtra.co.nz

– Quality Christian care and education – Qualified teachers – Fun, loving, nurturing environment – Large, welcoming kindergarten – Exciting playground – Exceptionally well resourced – Open school holidays

CALL US ON 537 2282 OR POP IN FOR A VISIT

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Education FOR ALL AGES

2021

DRAMA CLASSES FUN, FRIENDLY AND INFORMATIVE CLASSES FOR TEENAGERS AND ADULTS

safety • learn basic navigation including the importance of tides and anchoring • understand the rules and regulations of the sea including the buoyage system • learn knots and emergency procedures Be a responsible kiwi this summer, keep your friends and family safe on the water. Get online and get qualified. Head over to boatingeducation.org.nz

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Online VHF: • obtain a working knowledge in the use of a marine VHF radio and an EPIRB • learn procedures and operating techniques for routine calling • understand the correct distress and safety procedures • know how to use pro-words and the phonetic alphabet, trip reports and weather Online Dayskipper: • gain essential boating knowledge and

For results-driven tutoring in ForLang/ results-driven tutoring in CIE Lang/ English. Lit, IB, CIE Lit, IB, NCEA and Intermediate NCEA and English. Call 2711051 CallIntermediate 2711051 or 021 144 3584 Visit ClassesininFlat FlatBush. Bush. VisitMasterEnglish.co.nz MasterEnglish.co.nz–Classes Taught by by current Taught current Grammar GrammarSchool Schoolteacher. teacher.

Howick Youth Orchestra

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Join our graded Orchestras and Bands Instrument tuition available

Email music@hsm.co.nz www.hsm.co.nz

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PAKURANGA MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE "Children are confident, explore freely and are trusting of adults and helpful towards other children. They play and learn at a relaxed pace in a calm, supportive environment. The centre is well resourced with Montessori activities. Teachers interact with children with respect and courtesy valuing children’s cultural backgrounds, are inclusive, and prepare the environment to meet children's learning needs..." ERO Report Oct 2016

Mattie Clarkson, left, and Lorette McNabb. Photo supplied

➤ For enquiries, call Ken Holmes 0274943271 or Frances Robinson 0274925416 or check us online www. sporty.co.nz/howickcroquet

Prem women dominate PREMIER MEN

➤ Jeff Crowe Cup | Round Five North Shore 99 (G Beghin 38, A Ashok 3-9, D Watson 3-10) lost to Suburbs New Lynn 100/3 (S Martin 33) by seven wickets. Parnell 276/7 (O Pringle 94, A Lane 63, J Parsons 31, T Jolley 3-49) defeated Howick Pakuranga 144 (B Walsh 53, L Winn 37, H King 3-25) by 132 runs. Cornwall 146 (Ad Dhadwal 45, R Quinn 3-25) lost to Takapuna 147/3 (W O’Donnell 80*) by seven wickets. Auckland University 235/9 (H Lowe 116, C Ansell 31, A Vodnala 30, R Harrison 3-38) defeated East Coast Bays 231 (R Harrison 62, C Briggs 61, J Patel 4-50) by four runs.

➤ Richard Jones Cup | Round Five Hibiscus Coast 177 (R Lakmal 42, J Barton 33) lost to Grafton 179/3 (N Fletcher 73*, K Ruffell 45, D Taylor 43) by seven wickets. Waitakere 224 (S Mirza 49, S Variath 36*, K Minhas 33, B Nash 32, A Jayampathi 4-32, M Masand 4-48) defeated Birkenhead 216 (A Christian 85, J Houghton 58, A Jayampathi 43*, S Variath 3-21, T Wannan 3-49) by eight runs.

• Fun, nurturing, Montessori inspired learning environment • NZ qualified and experienced Teachers • Open Hours: Full year, Monday to Friday 7.30am-5.30pm • Specially designed programme to cater for varied learning needs • Full time (2 & over) and sessions (2-3yrs old only) for 2-6yr olds • Morning tea, afternoon tea and late afternoon snack provided • 20 hour ECE subsidy available

Papatoetoe 359/6 (J Plummer 120, B Rowland 108, L Clark 33) defeated Ellerslie 141 (A Ogra 31, A Prasad 3-34) by 218 runs. Eden Roskill 327/4 (A Bhardwaj 125, S Mujtaba 89, S Sharma 58) defeated Kumeu 145 (W Amaradiwakara 32, E Sayed 30, Y Zeb 3-50) by 182 runs.

PREMIER WOMEN

➤ Pearl Dawson Trophy Round Five

Howick Pakuranga 151/3 (R Patel 54, K Anderson 42, S Bowden 37*) defeated Auckland University 143/3 (N Patel 64*, K Gurrey 30) by eight runs. Cornwall 89/5 defeated Takapuna 85 (I O’Connell 5-17, A Todd 3-16) by four runs. Papatoetoe 104/3 (T Hickson 40) lost to Parnell 105/4 by six wickets.

Round Six

Papatoetoe 57 lost to Auckland University 58/2 (K Gurrey 38*) by eight wickets. Parnell 105/6 (O Lobb 51, C Mains 3-13) lost to Takapuna 106/9 (S Naidu 3-24) by one wicket. Cornwall 101/5 (S Carnachan 40, M Downes 3-7) lost to Howick Pakuranga 104/4 (A Parr 33*) by six wickets.

church services SUNDAY, JANUARY 31

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71 Udys Road, Pakuranga (behind St Peter’s Anglican Church) Phone: 09 213 1866 - 021 710 065 | Email: pmontessori2014@gmail.com

The Howick Croquet Club battle for the ages attracted a large and animated crowd of around 70 people from the Howick community at the Millhouse Reserve croquet greens on Monday December 14. It was an acknowledgement of the skill and experience of golf croquet veteran of 50 years, Lorette McNabb, versus the energy and determination of Elim College student, Mattie Clarkson, with just 12 months’ golf croquet playing experience. From a really intense, up-and-down game that could have gone either way, Clarkson eventually emerged, winning a narrow victory by 7 hoops to 6, acknowledging that McNabb made a couple of small mistakes that let her through. Howick Croquet values its wide age group membership, and continues to promote golf croquet as the mixed gender game for all age groups, a club spokesperson said.

CRICKET

We rehearse weekly 12noon Saturdays @Pakuranga Intermediate Hall

SIR LLOYD DRIVE, PAKURANGA INFO@HLT.ORG.NZ 1 PHONE 534 1401 HLT.ORG.NZ JH275324

Youth wins over experience

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All Saints Anglican Church Howick

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

St Thomas’ Anglican Church Whitford

37 Whitford-Maraetai Rd, Ph 272 4484

Sunday Service: 9.30am

GET YOUR DREAM JOB IN 2021

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Looking for a church home?

STUDY FOR FREE* Courses available Healthcare Trades and Construction Foundation Call us to book an appointment

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One Lord One Faith One People Sunday morning 9.30am (with children’s programme) Youth Group every Friday 7.00pm *Free for NZ citizens and PR’s only T’s and C’s apply.

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142 www.howickbaptist.org.nz MP277364

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