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HEALTHCARE

MP: No to health reforms By CHRIS HARROWELL

he Government’s plan to overhaul the public health system is being met with conditional support and questions by east Auckland-based members of the Counties Manukau District Health Board. And Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown believes the Government’s health reforms will only exacerbate the problem. He has also underlined National’s opposi-

tion to a Maori Health Authority. Health Minister Andrew Little, who announced the plan on April 21, says the move will make healthcare more accessible to all Kiwis. The changes include replacing district health boards with a national organisation named Health New Zealand and creating a new public health agency. Health NZ will be responsible for running hospitals and commissioning primary and community health services. It will have four regional

divisions. The changes will also see a new Maori Health Authority created with the power to commission health services, monitor the state of Maori heath and develop policy. A “strengthened” Ministry of Health will monitor performance and advise the Government on health matters. Little says putting a greater emphasis on primary healthcare and ensuring fairer access for all New Zealanders are two of the main drivers of the reforms. “We are going to put the

emphasis squarely on primary and community healthcare and will do away with duplication and unnecessary bureaucracy between regions so that our health workers can do what they do best – keep people well.” The reforms will be phased in over three years to ensure existing services are not disrupted. The Times asked the CMDHB’s three east Auckland-based members, Paul Young, Katrina Bungard, and Garry Boles, what they think

of the changes. Young says he supports the direction of the health reform package. He says his priority is to improve community health outcomes and health access, particularly for ethnic and migrant health users. “As we recently experienced a couple of months ago with the Covid outbreak in east and south Auckland, urgent health information did not always reach ethnic communities quickly enough due to language barriers. ➤ Turn to page 3

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‘It’s about helping people to grieve’ By ZOE GARDEN

aving grown up in a tight-knit community, Jodie Botica would frequently go shopping at the supermarket and see people she knew. They wouldn’t run. But they would quickly go down the other aisle. “It was similar for my dad,” Jodie, now 28, says. “He would go out walking and see someone in the front yard turn around.” Jodie was 23 when her mother, Karin, passed away from blood cancer. “You realise who’s in your corner and who isn’t,” Jodie says. “Friends stick with you during those hard moments – when you’re crying or sitting in silence. They have no expectations.” With other people, Jodie mentioned, they don’t know how to act around someone grieving. At the time of Karin’s death, Jodie was working in the city. After she moved back to her childhood home in Beachlands, she found it difficult to come home from work and see constant, vivid reminders of her mother. “We pushed the boundaries between mother and daughter,” Jodie says. “She was my best friend.” Jodie was “finding her feet in the world” when she learned her mother was sick. When she found out, everything came crashing down. “It’s a unique experience of loss when you’re young,” she says. “You

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lose the stability you thought you had and the relationship you thought you were going to have.” Not long after her mother died, Jodie was catching up with an old friend, Julia. They’d meet in Venice where they’d both secured internships at an art museum there. “It was three months of amazingness,” Jodie says. When they got back to Auckland, they lost touch but met again a year later. She remembers one of them dropping the bomb. “I found out her Dad had died and she found out my Mum had,” Jodie says. “It kind of built from there.” Julia was going through a similar experience as Jodie – she was the first one in

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her friend group to lose a parent. “Personally, it was crucial for me to find someone else to talk with,” Jodie says. Eventually, Jodie and Julia found other like-minded people with similar experiences and it “kind of took off”. Jodie quickly found that there weren’t any avenues out there for people grieving in New Zealand. Wish You Were Here was founded on this concept. The movement aims to connect young adults who have experienced grief and to provide a safe environment to speak on it. “Since we launched, I’ve been amazed at the responses,” Jodie says. “Lots of people have been saying ‘this is cool.’ The older generations have said they wished they had something like this when they were younger.” Although Jodie and Julia wish they’d had something like this when their parents died, they’re glad they can help make a step in the right direction for open communication channels for grieving youths. Wish You Were Here’s website carries information on available resources and information. Additionally, they have meet-ups in Wellington. The first Auckland meet-up is on Saturday May 1. “I’m still grieving my mum,” Jodie says. “But if you’ve lost someone, know that whatever you’re feeling is okay. That there is support out there.” ➤ Visit www.wishyouwerehere.org.nz/ for more information and support.

“This will continue to be a great challenge and opportunity for the Government and I will be watching very closely how the new entity [Health NZ] proposes to reach and respond to our diverse communities, particularly across Auckland and the CMDHB [area].” Bungard says while she can see some advantages in streamlining healthcare, “there is always a trade-off for any perceived benefit”. “I believe by replacing all DHBs across the country we will see our regions and smaller communities lose their voice and their autonomy which will have a real impact, particularly in relation to equity funding for Counties MBoles says the planned health reforms are “not a bad idea”. He says the sector needs more investment and it would be positive if the changes result in less money being wasted. I see a lot of money being used on consultants and advisors and if all the money was in one place it could be more efficient.” Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown told the Times, “National does not support a Maori Health Authority as we strongly believe the treatment you receive shouldn’t depend on your ethnicity, but should depend on who needs it the most. Most concerning is the fact that the Maori Health Authority is proposed to have veto power over health policies for the remainder of the population. “East Auckland already suffers from a lack of locally delivered health services, as evidenced by the recent closure of East Care’s overnight service. Centralising NZ’s health system is only going to make this problem worse, particularly if the Government insists on prioritising money based on issues other than health need.”

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PROPERTY

Iwi pays $97m for school land By CHRIS HARROWELL

Maori iwi has made a deal to buy the land occupied by an east Auckland secondary school. Ngai Tai ki Tamaki has paid $97 million to the Crown to purchase the site Macleans College sits on in Bucklands Beach. The iwi’s chief executive Tama Potaka says the land is subject to an “option to purchase” agreed to in the Treaty of Waitangi settlement between the Crown and Ngai Tai ki Tamaki. “Ngai Tai is now exercising that option to purchase,” Potaka told the Times. “It reinforces our mana whenua (territorial rights), mana moana (authority), and manawa (heart) in our rohe (area) of interest. “It also provides a suitable riskadjusted return for our investment purposes.” Potaka says the iwi expects the purchase will have a “very positive

The Ngai Tai ki Tamaki iwi has purchased the land Macleans College sits on in Bucklands Beach.

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education infrastructure service Kim Shannon says the sale is part of the settlement of historical Treaty claims.

“The sale and lease back of specific Crown land is a relatively common arrangement negotiated and entered into by the Crown and iwi as part of the settlement of these claims. “The sale of Macleans College school site (land only) took place on 30 March 2021, in accordance with the Ngai Tai ki Tamaki deed of settlement dated 7 November 2015.” Shannon says the land in question is 12 hectares. The school site has been sold, subject to a perpetual lease back to the Crown and the Ministry of Education remains the owner of the school buildings on the land. “Nothing will change for the [school’s] board of trustees and its operation of the school, or the local community,” she says. “The school’s day-to-day operations will not be impacted by the sale and lease-back arrangement” Shannon says the current annual lease cost is about $6m.

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Group opposes $300k intersection changes By CHRIS HARROWELL A raft of changes worth almost $300,000 is proposed for an east Auckland intersection that hasn’t seen a vehicle crash in the past five years. But a major local residents’ group opposes the plan and says the cost is excessive. Auckland Transport has gathered public submissions on a proposed plan to install a roundabout at the intersection of Advene Road, Avoca Road and Alexander Street in Cockle Bay. AT spokesperson Natalie Polley says the organisation also plans to extend the footpath at the corners of Avoca Road and Advene Road and paint new road markings and install new give way signs at each corner. Pram crossings will be installed on each pedestrian approach at the roundabout. Crossing points will be constructed at each corner of the intersection, including yellow tactile

Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association chairman Laurie Slee says the group opposes Auckland Transport’s plans for a local intersection. Times photo Wayne Martin

pavers to help visually-impaired people find their way to the safest place to cross the road. A total of 20 car parking spaces will be removed on the three roads. Polley says in the past five years there have been no crashes at the intersection. The engineers’ estimated cost for

the work is $295,000, she says. “The changes have been requested by the community to help reduce vehicle speeds through the intersection and improve safety for children walking to nearby schools. “The proposed changes aim to slow vehicle speeds and create

clear crossing places at each corner. “This will make it easier and safer to cross the road for schoolchildren, people walking and on wheels, like mobility scooters.” Polley says a pedestrian crossing with a refuge island was proposed at the intersection in 2018 but did not proceed due to negative feedback on the loss of parking. The intersection is near Cockle Bay School and Howick College, which have a moderate number of pupils who use the intersection daily, she says. “The proposal expects to provide significant improvement to pedestrian safety in this location, especially for schoolchildren and parents, as well as improved safety and accessibility for people with mobility scooters and prams.” Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association chairman Laurie Slee says the group opposes the plan. “The proposal, costing almost $300,000, is despite the fact AT records show no crashes or acci-

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With the vaccine, it’s all possible Our immunity against COVID-19 is incredibly important. Because it brings more possibilities for us all. Possibilities like keeping our way of life intact; our kids being able to learn without worrying about interruptions; or being able to plan gatherings with whānau, or team trips away, without fear of them getting cancelled. Immunity can bring us all this, as well as more certainty in our jobs, and more confidence in our businesses. With the strength of an immune system made up of all of us, together we can, and will, create more freedom, more options, and more possibilities for everyone.

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cultures. The original concept of Raela and Rollo was to host a festival that brought secondary schools together and allow them to demonstrate pride in their cultural identity and heritage through traditional dance and kapa haka. Four schools attended the inaugural event – Seddon High School (now Western Springs College), Aorere College, Mangere College and the host school – Hillary College. The Parent Teacher Assn took responsibility for the food on the day, with a hangi prepared and the school Ormiston Senior College’s Indian performers. tuckshop opened. Forty-five years on, ASB Polyfest has grown into the largest Maori & Pacific Island Festival in the world and a symbol of the growing diversity of Auckland, the largest Pacific city on the globe. This year saw 49 schools, 160 cultural groups, 8000 students performing traditional speech, song and dance on six stages, to a crowd of 90,000 people. The event’s original purpose was to maintain dance and other traditions among young Polynesian and Maori. This year’s festival has once again shone a light of Maori and Pacific culture and youth Botany Downs College’ s Punjabi group and Ormiston Senior College’s Indian performers. Photos supplied performance.

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A TIME FOR VACCINES

Re: Lifestyle has strengthened immunity, Marijke Ponse, Times, April 20. In the 1940s, about the time I started school, I caught the measles. My brother – two years younger – caught it from me. Then the youngest, just walking, succumbed. He died. My mother never got over it; never said his name again. Perhaps your reader with all the

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HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR BAG PROPERLY? I had a similar experience to Errol Wagner with a new bag into which I put a new passport before putting it away. Many months later and just before leaving for the airport, I decided to check to see I had the passport. I couldn’t find it – panic! My wife saved the day by finding a compartment I had forgotten

I was a seller on Poppy Day at the Pakuranga Plaza and a nice young man came along, made a donation and then bought me a cup of tea. It was greatly appreciated and shows there are good people around as most of what we see published about young people shows the negative aspects. I was heartened by his gesture.

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Allan

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Experienced family business, quality service

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

Hill Plumbing • Certifying plumbing, gas and drainage • Hot water cylinders • Bathrooms, kitchens • New and repairs

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

Brett 534 3562 027 493 0181

PLUMBER

• Specialises in plumbing maintenance • Hot water cylinders • No job too small

Ph 535 9567 John 027 492 0772 FOR HOT WATER 1STCYLINDER REPAIRS

ADAM OXLEY Certifying Plumber

l Hot Water Cylinders l Bathroom/Kitchen Renovations l Roof Leaks l General Maintenance l All Work Guaranteed

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CONTINUOUS SPOUTING n Enhancing the look and value of your home n Made to measure on-site in Colorcote steel n All work guaranteed

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PAINTER

PEST CONTROL

Residential and Commercial Cleaning Services

 Specialise in general plumbing/maintenance  Bathroom and kitchen alterations  NO JOB TOO SMALL Phone 09 527 3053 or 09 268 1007 Terry 027 2922 708 or Alywn 0274 743 505

PAINT 30 yrs + exp, tradesman. Interiors, exteriors, house washing and wallpaper hanging. Ph Harold 021 658 222

HANDYMEN

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BRADSHAW PLUMBING

 Interior/exterior painting  High quality workmanship  Plastering  Howick based Phone Kenny 021 897 445

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Amazing Kitchen Facelifts Is your kitchen looking tired?

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All Interior/Exterior Work • Rotten • Broken • Leaking • New Work Repair • Waterblasting • Deck Repairs Local Tradesman – 40 years’ experience

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Local NZ Registered Electrician No job too big or too small! 24 hour Emergency service No call out fee if you mention this advert.

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021 024 75434

Interiors

• Durable & Stylish • Quality Build • Tiled Shower Specialists • Established Trade Team • Fully Guaranteed Phone Paul 021-251-4615 or 534-7427

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ELECTRICIAN Registered Electrical, Alarms, Ventolation, Hot Water. Ph Mark 027 495 4219 a/h 534 3227

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BUILDER, qualified, licensed, available for renovations, bathrooms etc. Phone Gary 021 279 1370

Call or text Brian 021 285 1153

Interior/Exterior painting, Wallpaper stripping, Plasterboard fixing/stopping, Residential/Commercial High quality workmanship Ph Vincent 5339658 021-135 3388

WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang. Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111

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ALTERATIONS, bathrooms, decks, etc. all types of work. over 45 yrs exp. Registered Certified Builder. Ph Ken 534-1214

EZYMOW

The small jobs inside and out no one else wants to do

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

ALL your painting needs by long time local tradesman. Ph Doug 021 158 3260 or 537 1362

CLEANING

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Call Simon 021-0247-4706

Lawnmowing Edging Paths Blown Clean Weed Spraying & more

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Phone or text Kerry 021-246-3335

ELECTRICAL

SIMPLY RENOS

• Decks • Bathrooms • Pergolas • Kitchens • Carports • On time Quality work Good price

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

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Ph Lee 021 562 684

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Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

We will assemble for you! Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

CARPENTERS

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

• Fence and deck repairs • Water Blasting – Small to Medium jobs • Small painting jobs • Holes, cracks in walls, kitchen door hinges & more

Flat pack specialists

www.jvsbathroomkitchen.co.nz

DRAINAGE

LAWNCARE

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NZ Registered

An experienced gentleman with years of experience in additions, renovations, wallpapering & painting etc. All other work considered also...

Give us a call for free consultation and quote at 021-333-286 or 021-913-331

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Registered Drainlayers

535 6950 021 0333 149

HANDYMAN

• We have specialised in bathrooms & kitchens for 20 years • Design & Builds • Great Price! Top Quality! Excellent Service!

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

HANDYMEN

ODD JOBS n REPAIRS

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Be Warm this winter, install a heat pump Sales | Installation | Service Phone 09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 E: celsius@outlook.co.nz www.celsiusheating.co.nz

GUTTER Clean, House Wash, roof treat or water blasting. Free quote call Shona (09) 537 4320

BUILDERS

PROCON for all your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted. Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

HEATPUMP SERVICES

GUTTER CLEANING

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Ph Darryl 022 360 3065

• Rot, mould, gib repairs • Interior/exterior painting • Renos, partitions etc Professional One stop shop

Spouting, Roofing, Hot Water Cylinder Repairs/Replacements, Drainage/Unblocking n ALL WORK HAS A WATER TIGHT GUARANTEE n WE RESPOND TO ALL CALLS! 24/7. Ph 534 5286

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All fencing, decks, retaining walls, landscaping & more Competitive pricing Free Quotes

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Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

CHIMNEY SWEEP

FENCES, new or repairs to existing call now for a free quote Matt 0224730014

Mowing of lawns Edge Trimming Hedge Pruning Tree Trimming Garden clean ups Blower used

Terry’s

LANDSCAPES Ph: 535 9155 thebehersings@xtra.co.nz

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Additional Outlet & Security Camera Phone Jack Ph: 532 8723 021 661 469

Phone Terry 021 927 921

FENCING & TRELLIS

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TV AERIAL & LIghTIng InSTALLATIOn

Restretching No job too small We fix squeaky floors We do it all!!

Affordable & Reliable

AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN

PAINTER

Residential/commercial including roofs Quality service Warranty offered Master Painter Registered

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AERIALS

& REPAIRS

GARDEN SERVICE

FOR all your Landscaping needs, decks, fencing, retaining walls, paving, concreting. Over 15yrs exp. Ph 021 885676

PLUMBERS

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Coastal Gardener

HANDYMAN, all jobs inside and out call for a free quote Matt 0224730014

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Registered Tax Agent Bruce Dobbs E. patro@xtra.co.nz P. 027 274 9648 W. patroaccounting.com

CARPET LAYING

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Accounting and Taxation Services

• New Builds • Renovations • Household Maintenance • Free Quotes

CARPET LAYING

GARDEN CARE

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

LANDSCAPING

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• Bookkeeping • Payroll • Xero • MYOB • IRD Delivers on time, accurate, stress-free accounts Giving Clients Peace Of Mind START UPS to MEDIUM sized businesses E: sandi@betterbookkeepers.co.nz Ph: 027 418 8421 www.betterbookkeepers.co.nz

VINYL LAYER 31 yrs exp. Phone Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN

HANDYMEN

K58038

BETTER BOOKKEEPERS

ACTIVE retired carpenter, past master builder, wants small jobs e.g. easing sticky doors, windows, all carpentry jobs. Phone Bob 534 1355 or 027 4763937

FLOORING & SERVICES

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

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We’re here & there when you need us!

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

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Education FOR ALL AGES

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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

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Early Childhood Education graduate, Pepe Siligi, can’t wait to apply the skills and knowledge she gained at Future Skills Academy to her work providing the best holistic care to children. Pepe developed her love of early childhood education while working for the National Creche Niue Island. When she heard about Future Skills’ Early Childhood Education programme, she knew it was the ideal opportunity to back herself with a qualification that would help her gain knowledge and skills. Pepe has been extremely satisfied with her experience studying here. “The course has helped me gain the knowledge and skills required to give proper care and affection to the little ones. The

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The Depot, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Transforming lives through education

CLASSICAL AND MODERN PIANO

School Holiday and After School Programmes

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

2021

Phone Ruth 027 208 7395 E: ruthleafberg@gmail.com

STUDY FOR FREE* Reading, Writing & Maths Foundation Healthcare Trades

*Free for NZ Citizens and PR’s only T’s and C’s apply.

Call us on 0800 888 001 to book an appointment. Campuses in Manukau & Royal Oak

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Pepe speaking to class mates at Niuean Language week. Photo supplied best part about studying and cultures helped me in here was the opportunity my practicum.” she says. to apply all the learning For Pepe, the best part done in class in real-time, about studying at Future during practicum at an Skills was the excellent early childhood centre,” support provided by staff. she says. “Future Skills is an During her time at amazing institution. It has Future Skills, Pepe was helped me gain holistic heavily involved in cul- knowledge and skills to tural activities. care for kids. For anyone “I really enjoyed who wishes to study here, learning about differ- I’d encourage them – ent cultures. In fact, this come here and you won’t exchange of traditions regret it,” she says.

HOWICK & ST HELIERS ACADEMY OF JUDO

ACTING

TEACHING DISCIPLINE, CONTROL AND CONFIDENCE THROUGH JUDO

CLASSES

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Fun, Friendly and informative classes for kids, teens and adults Beginners welcome

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Contact Lester Harris SIR LLOYD DRIVE, PAKURANGA INFO@HLT.ORG.NZ 1 PHONE 534 1401 HLT.ORG.NZ

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Pikopiko Preschool, 338 Clifton Rd, Whitford, Auckland

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Jenny Connors returns to teaching on May 3

A Childcare Centre with a point of difference Situated on a beautiful lifestyle block with plenty of nature, greenery, trees, horses, ponies, large play areas and more. Located just 5 to 10 minutes drive from Beachlands, Maraetai, Whitford and Flat Bush areas this childcare centre is one of its own kind where your child will learn and grow in an environment filled with peace and serenity. Offers a curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilia, Pikopiko Preschool provides an amazing experience to your child to call it a home away from home.

021 583 654

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

Classes are in a new studio environment at YMCA Lagoon Drive, Panmure (Domain Rd entrance)

JENNY CONNORS ! is back

Experienced and highly qualified Ballroom and Latin Teacher and Adjudicator

$80 FOR 10 LESSONS $5 PER CLASS FOR KIDS & TEENS

Monday Social Ballroom/Latin ..............................7-8pm Social Ballroom/Latin ..............................8-9pm Tuesday Latin Technique.........................................2-3pm New Vogue ................................................3-4pm Wednesday Fun dancing for kids (up to 13 years).....4-4.45pm Ballroom and Latin or Teens....................5-5.45pm New Vogue ................................................6-7pm Latin Techniqiue........................................7-8pm

Enquiries Jenny 027 273 3742 MP278818

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FOR ALL AGES

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.

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NZ MODERN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (AKLD) LTD

Advertise your Education Services here

PIANO - KEYBOARD - GUITAR VIOLIN - VOICE - DRUMS

OUR NEXT EDUCATION FEATURE WILL BE PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY JULY 20 PHONE 271-8055

Private, Professional, Affordable Lessons In Your Area.

St Andrew’S Chilton KindergArten

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES Commencing

QuAlity ChriStiAn CAre And eduCAtion

Wednesday 5th May, 9.30-11.30am

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

(weekly on Wednesdays during school terms)

Casual, Conversational English Skills

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

Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced

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CALL US ON 537 2282 OR POP IN FOR A VISIT

Ph. 273-3349 - www.ibcchurch.com

Times Newspaper—H & P and Ormiston, Editions 21st and 28th April

• 30 HOURS FREE ECE

EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE “What Mighty Things from Tiny Acorns Grow”

We provide a programme that is challenging and educational We provide care and education for children from birth to 5 years of age We have full time and sessional spaces available We provide 20 hours ECE Funding All meals are provided and we are part of the Heart Foundation’s Healthy Heart Programme All of our staff are fully qualified and fully registered with the NZ Teachers Council Our hours of operation are 7.00am to 6.00pm Great teacher/child ratios

Conditions apply

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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

PUBLIC NOTICES, 3 columns wide

ACORN MEADOWS

• 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

* Pakuranga Montessori Learning Centre reserves the right to clarify the contents of this advertisement

2 Dannemora Drive, Howick (opposite Kmart Botany) MP278382

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

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Phone 0800-696-874

www.modernmusic.co.nz

45 Cascades Road, Pakuranga. Ph 09 577 3127 | info@acornmeadows.co.nz www.acornmeadows.co.nz

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KIDSpace Early Learning Centre • Spacious indoor and outdoor areas • Multi-lingual team of teachers • Nutritious and delicious meals — morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack • Monday-Friday 7am-6pm • 20 hours ECE subsidy available

MONTESSORI ROOM MP278638

NOW OPEN

• Children aged 0-6 years

67-73 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, Auckland 2010 Phone 09 576 8201 | 021 0807 2554 | manager@kidspaceelc.co.nz

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FLATMATES WANTED

GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting. Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SITUATIONS VACANT

RENTALS

BOTANY, mature 40 plus, large dbl room, lovely home, private, very quiet,worth viewing $180 pw plus exp, non smoker Ph 027 267 5762

TILING

WANTED TO BUY

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Providing a high standard of service

Call me for great service

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021 409 293 09 212 5729

Reliable and self motivated Zero tolerance for arrears Fluent in English & Mandarin Experienced in all aspects of Property Management

BRANCH MANAGER

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HARRIS Tree Services Trees, Hedges, Palms, Garden, trim, removal, Fast service. Phone Shane 021 876 541

HOWICK

SHOP ASSISTANT

Furniture Wanted

REQUIRED WITH:

Why not join us as a Community Patroller Phone Mike 0274 904 444 howickpakuranga.cp@gmail.com

We pay cash!!

$$$

Single Items Deceased Estate

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

Retiring or Moving Overseas?

Call Us Now! CD202016

0800 677 467 09 576 1507

Pick Up Service Available

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs

FOR SALE K54154

171 Moore St. Howick 0274 760 577 easterncovercentre.co.nz

WATERBLASTING

We sell:

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows 3 Domestic & commercial 3 Low pressure bio-wash 3 Professional presentation CD140634

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

9 Ben Lomond Cres

Open 6 Days

0800 677 467 Pick Up Service Available

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church services

SUNDAY, MAY 2

17 Selwyn Rd, Ph 09 534 6864

COME TO CHURCH! THIS SUNDAY 8.30am 9:00am 10:45am 5:30pm Also online streaming at 9:00am Visit eastgatecc.org.nz for more information

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 027 322 1985

Sunday Service: 9.30am MP278060

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CNC Machinist

027 444 7500

We will place your public notice in the next available issue of the Times for only

$195 + GST per insertion Just give us a call or email your form to classifieds@times.co.nz

Please include your phone number

Ph 09 271 8000 www.times.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

You must be: • experienced & confident in programing and running CNC Lathe & CNC Milling machines • innovative & pro-active attitude are a must • must be able to program Fagor, Fanuc and Siemens controllers; • Wire EDM experience is non essential but would be very good • CAD CAM experience preferred; minimum CAD experience • able to produce a quality product within a given time frame • well organised, loyal, honest & punctual • good written & spoken English / Math skills We are looking for a tradesperson who can work from drawings to the end product with minimal training and supervision. Ideally you are the person who can confidently pass a trade test and are willing to go the extra mile. This role may be suited to those with a background in machining as a Fitter Turner or similar. Everyone at Formtool is an integral part of the team. Our ideal candidate will not only work well with us, but have great people skills to create and maintain customer relations.

GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE Howick Primary’s Property Team seeks an energetic grounds and maintenance team member to assist with the maintaining and development of our school property and grounds. We are looking for someone with ride-on mower experience that is comfortable with sloping terrain. The position will be for 8 hours/1 day per week.

Please email your CV to the Executive Officer, Wilbyn Mitchell w.mitchell@howickprimary.school.nz

Workshop Hand

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Suited to a person with experience in manual machining or CNC machining, who is willing to run the machines and assist in the general tooling and grinding areas. You are well spoken with a good understanding of English & Math. You must be honest, organised and focused on detail to ensure products can be produced within a given timeframe.

Enquiries to: Rodney Ewing sales@formtool.co.nz or website: www.formtool.co.nz

Pick up service from Half Moon Bay & Pine Harbour

Applications close on 5 May 2021

Aluminium Fabricator/Assembly Person

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT REQUIRED Aluminium City Limited FOR ACCOUNTANCY FIRM

170 STATION RD, PENROSE, AUCKLAND PO BOX 12189, PENROSE, AUCKLAND 1642

WEBSITE www.aluminiumcity.co.nz We are a growing, boutique accounting practice PH: 09 579 2770, EMAIL: admin@aluminiumcity.co.nz situated in Howick with a varied client base. Our clients and staff are the most important part of our business, and we highly value their contribution towards the growth of the firm. About the role: • Preparation of monthly and annual accounts • Year-End reporting • Taxation and compliance • Completing workpapers and daily timesheets • GST returns and reconciliations • Budgets and cashflows The ideal candidate: • Qualified Chartered Accountant for a minimum of 6 years • Strong work ethic and customer focus, great attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as within a team. • Able to effectively communicate with our clients and team, verbally and written; • Experience and knowledge in bookkeeping and accounting principles • Have strong technical and taxation skills • Experience in, but not restricted to Xero, MYOB and MYOB AE, Office 365 and Excel. • Have the ability to work with numbers and understand a broad range of common financial matters in a timely manner. • Have a right to work in NZ (Citizen/Permanent resident/ have a relevant long term work visa) This is a full-time role (40 hours a week), and remuneration will be based on experience.

We are looking for a self-motivated, reliable employee with a can-do attitude. Physically fit (heavy lifting required). Ideally you will have experience in manufacturing aluminium joinery, but it is not essential. Training will be provided. We are offering Full time hours: 7:30am-4:00pm based in Penrose with opportunity of overtime when busy. Great team environment. Competitive wage, negotiable on experience. Start available ASAP.

Call Neil for a chat on 09 579 2770 Attach CV to neil@aluminiumcity.co.nz WINDOW

FACTORY

40 YEARS OF QUALITY ALUMINIUM JOINERY

EST 1978 • 5 YEAR WARRANTY

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Please forward CV to: office@patcallinan.co.nz

GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR Permanent; Full-Time 2 MMA (fixed term)

Sancta Maria College is a Year 7-13 State Integrated co-educational Catholic Secondary School with 1000 students in Flat Bush, East Auckland. We are seeking a caring and compassionate Guidance Counsellor to provide counselling for students in Years 7-13. Professional qualifications at Master’s level and membership of the professional body, the NZAC, will be an advantage. Commitment to the Special Character and values of the college are conditions of employment. Application forms can be downloaded from our school website at https://www.sanctamaria.school.nz/ employment/ Applications close on Friday, 14 May 2021, at 4:00pm. Please email your cover letter, application form and all required documents to the HOD/Guidance & Counselling, Jennifer Goddard, at j.goddard@sanctamaria.school.nz

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

ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

u NEW SAILS u SAIL REPAIRS u SHADE SAILS u COVER REPAIRS

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All Saints Anglican Church Howick

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Small engine, hardware, DIY or similar experience desired. Initially flexible hours and must be able to work weekends. Please send any expressions of interest to howick@stihlshop.co.nz or call Garth on 09 532 8443

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We accept donations of: 3 Specialist waterblasting

Cleaning role 30 hours per week, 8am-2.30pm Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun at a Rest Home/ Hospital. Please email your CV to brian@ambridgerose.co.nz or call (09) 576 2590

We currently have 2x Fulltime positions available to join our friendly team.

SOLUTIONS

House Lots

HOUSEKEEPING

• Retail Sales • Product Assembly • Product Ordering • Admin & general duties

in good condition

$$$

SITUATIONS VACANT

& Home Heating

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

UPHOLSTERERS

Five AM Property Management Ltd

WANT TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY?

STEVE TREVURZA SAILMAKERS

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

Outdoor Power Equipment

Transit Traders Ltd

DS Trees & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Phone Doug 021 537 171 or 537 8595

East Auckland

DY275944

ALL TREE WORK Stump Grinding Fully Insured Free Mulch Ph Brett 533-0473 or 021-279-9118

KIDS KARATE

Email: chris@jaycoauckland.co.nz Phone: 09 271 3434 DE274843

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BUYING

0800 696 874

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

Jayco Auckland is New Zealand’s largest retailer of New and Used Jayco Caravans and RV’s and with our business continuing to expand we are looking for a reliable and professional staff member to join our team. If you have the knowledge in all areas of servicing and maintenance for all types of RV’s then we want to hear from you.

Local Rental and Property Manager

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

TREE SERVICES

Looking for a change of pace!!!

Steven Hang

CD262877

THE TILE GUY, floor & wall tiling, certified waterproofing. Stonemason by trade, 30yr exp. search tyle4u on facebook, it’s that easy. 021 031 1899.

DE278197

TECHNICIAN REQUIRED

SAILMAKERS

CD45807

NO job too small. Wall & floor. Free quote 10 yrs exp. Ph John 021 668599

LESSONS FROM $22 Private, professional,affordable. Competitions, practical and theory exams. We have teachers in your area. (Est 68 yrs)

FOCUS ON FEET Home visits. Professional gentle care. NZ trained nurse Ph Marlena 5331150 or 0211865496

PS277301-V2

CD48042

Ph: 0800 789 248

51.27sqm with shared hallway, kitchen and toilets, two covered carparks. 9 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga. Please contact Peter 09 576 1500 ext 806 or peterm@eastgatecc.org.nz for more details.

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

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SPACE FOR LEASE

HEALTH & BEAUTY

MATHS tutoring for years 7-13. Individual tuition. Ph Peter 027 664 9938

Required for a Marine Wholesaler in East Tamaki. Typically 2-6 hours a day Monday-Friday. Stores experience preferred. Email CV to Store@absolutemarine.co.nz

TO LEASE

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

TUITION

CASUAL STORE PERSON

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RUBBISH REMOVALS

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What’s on

SALLIES CAR BOOT SALE

The Salvation Army will have their next car boot on Saturday, May 8 from 8am12pm at 35-37 Wellington Street, Howick. This is an indoor and outdoor market with a growing number of stallholders and items for sale. This is held once a month on the second Saturday. All proceeds will go towards the Community Ministries Food Bank. To have a stall for $10 call Rosemarie 021 563 293 to reserve a space.

BUCKLANDS BEACH COMBINED PROBUS Meets first Monday each month until November at Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, 21 Morrow Ave. Our next meeting is May 3, 2021 between 10am and 12 noon. The Howick Town Crier is our quest speaker. For friendship, fellowship and fun. Morning tea provided. New members welcomed. Phone Patricia on 533 5666 or email barry.davies@xtra.co.nz.

MY FAVOURITE HYMNS

Sunday, May 2 at 2pm at All Saints Church, Selwyn Road, Howick. Come along and listen as someone shares their favourite hymns and join in singing them in an informal worship setting. All welcome. Phone 534 6864.

SEED EXCHANGE

Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat. Take home some free seeds or seedlings. Tea and coffee provided. Tuesday, May 11, 10.30am-11.30am, Pakuranga Library.

ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK PRESENTATION Discover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world in ‘Hidden

Times, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 — 19 A free community notice-board for non-profit groups. Send notices to whatson@times. co.nzor drop into our office at 10 Central Terrace, Howick. Notices must be received by the Wednesday before publication. There is no guarantee your notice will run. Keep them brief and copy the format below.

Treasure and Resistance’. Unearth links between WWII, Resistance and Polish New Zealanders. Free. April 29, 10.30am11.30am. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot Street, Howick.

FREE ENGLISH CONVERSATION PROGRAMME All teachers are friendly Kiwis and classes are held in small group approach. Suitable for those with basic English conversational skills but want to enhance their fluency and confidence. Thursday only, 10am-11.30am, All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick, Gold coin donation. Enquiries All Saints Church office 5346864 (English), Jim 4108783 (English, Cantonese, Mandarin), Narae 021-702806 (Korean).

TRAUMA TEDDIES

The Friendly Bear Makers are looking for volunteers to hand make Trauma Teddy Bears to go in St John ambulances. If you are interested and can spare two hours on a Friday morning from 9.30-11.30am, please contact Margaret on 5769473 or Pat on 2682554.

HIGH TEA

St Hilda’s Church Beachlands are having a Mother’s Day High Tea at the church hall on Saturday May 8 at 2.30pm. For more details contact Marilyn 5366133 or Heather 0272855068.

CENTERING MEDITATION

Sunday, May 2 at 6.50pm for 7pm start at All Saints Selwyn Church, Selwyn Road Howick. In the midst of the busyness, all are welcome to join us for meditation, silence and stillness. For more information, phone 534 6864.

HOWICK BRIDGE CLUB

Want to play a fun, social and competitive mind sport game? Come and join us, lessons begin June 1 at 7pm and June 3 at 9.30am. The first lesson is free and the total cost will be $50 which includes course notes on completion. We are at 563 Pakuranga Road, behind the community centre, Enquires to cherylhowickbridge@gmail. com, phone 027 277 7400, Annette 027 227 7487 or Judy 021 259 5555. Already play? As all levels of players are welcome check our website howickbridgeclub.org.co.nz for playing times.

HIDDEN TREASURES CRAFT

Sunday, May 2. Discover an Iron Age fort, Vikings, early jewellery and hidden treasure during Archaeology Week. Fun family workshop. Age 7+, $8pp, 2pm-4pm. Ph 5353530 to book. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

HERITAGE TALK VIA ZOOM 1

Heritage Talk via Zoom at Highland Park Library, Wednesday, May 5, 12-1pm. Julie Jackson-Tretchikoff will tell the remarkable story of the Auckland Music Theatre, from its beginnings in 1919 to become the longest-established theatre group in the Auckland region. Contact Karen Lawson 5765269 or karen.lawson@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

HERITAGE TALK VIA ZOOM 2

During May at Pakuranga and Highland Park Libraries; 100 years of Curtain Calls – Dr Julie Jackson-Tretchikoff. Hear the remarkable story of Auckland Music Theatre from its beginnings in 1919. Wednesday May 5, 12pm. Contact Karen Lawson 5765269 or karen.lawson@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Barbara Hall at Pakuranga Golf Club. Times photo Wayne Martin

GOLF

Barbara marks 90th birthday Avid golfer Barbara Hall has just celebrated her 90th birthday at Pakuranga Golf Club. She and her late husband were career teachers who taught in country and city schools. For many years Hall held senior positions as supervisor of junior school and then went on to become principal. She started nine hole golf 17 years ago with a group of beginners who mostly still play twice a week at Pakuranga Golf Club. The club’s nine hole ladies secretary Barbara Clent says that as well as golf, Hall is a keen tramper, having completed the major tramps in the South Island and many in the North as well. “She is an all-weather golfer, still hitting a good straight ball and enjoying her golf. She is a reserved and determined lady with great inner strength,” says Clent. “Well done Barbara. You are an inspiration to us all.”

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All smiles, Blues players, from left, Tanielu Tele’a (centre – and ex St Kentigern College first XV captain), Taine Plumtree (loose forward), Harry Plummer (first five-eighth), Hoskins Sotutu (loose forward), with some little legends. Photo supplied

RUGBY

Little Legends, Little Smiles

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Nib New Zealand (nib) has partnered with the Blues Super Rugby team to launch its nib Little Legends Little Smiles initiative. It gives 1000 PIC Junior Rugby players the ultimate protection with their very own OPRO custom-fit mouthguards – the same worn by Blues players during Super Rugby Aotearoa. PIC Junior Rugby players (aged 5-12 years) from Ponsonby, College Rifles, Pakuranga, Papatoetoe, Otahuhu and Manukau rugby clubs were selected to take part in the programme. Nib’s checkup truck was on site for the several clubs’ weigh-in days last week, along with several Blues players to lend a helping hand.

ake love – not war,” was the chant of the long-haired hippies and others opposed to America, Australia and New Zealand’s involvement in the Vietnam War. “Play sport – not war,” would also be an apt call personified most recently by the warm reception Americans gave Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama upon winning The Masters. For many years after World War II, Japanese were despised for the atrocities, they inflicted upon enemy soldiers in their concentration camps. Double VC Charles Upham was also said to have kicked a reporter off his Canterbury farm because he had arrived for an interview driving a German car. Today, Japanese and German cars are popular throughout a world that, over the years, has grown friendly to old enemies. Sport, I believe, has played a huge part in this change although, sometimes, athletes have been made political scape-

goats on the biggest stages. That was the case at the 1972 Munich Olympics when 11 Israelis were killed by terrorists. Also, the 1976 Montreal Olympics when 26 countries boycotted it after failing to have New Zealand kicked out for sending their All Blacks to play rugby in apartheid South Africa. Such was the ignorance relating to that episode that one Montreal newspaper claimed the reason for the boycott was because “New Zealand sent their blacks to South Africa.” Again, sportspeople were the scapegoats when New Zealand followed the United States and other countries in boycotting the 1980 Moscow Olympics. The Soviet Union’s tit-for-tat response was to boycott the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Generally, however, despite a strong sense of nationalism, sport has cemented friendships between countries rather than fragment them. Sprinter and long jumper Jesse Owens momentarily overcome the American racial divide

when he exposed the myth of Aryan superiority before Adolf Hitler at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by winning four gold medals. Meanwhile, next year’s 12-team Super Rugby championship between five Australian and New Zealand franchises and one each from Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua should enliven the competition and bring justice to South Pacific players who have contributed immensely to the All Blacks’ success. If the amazing vocal, flagwaving support given the Tongan rugby league team is an indication, it should ensure full house home crowds at Mt Smart for the Samoan and Tongan Moana Pasifika team. With World Rugby committing $2.3 million annually to helping the two Pacific Island franchises build their business case, it’s nice to see the little brothers finally receive some of the recognition they so richly deserve. No less than 80 per cent of the players in the two Pacific teams

Agnew’s Angle

with Ivan Agnew will have to be eligible or have played for Samoa, Tonga or Fiji. Whether others from existing New Zealand and Australian franchises sign up with the newcomers is yet to be seen although the possibility exists following the decision of some star Kiwi league players to switch their allegiance to Tonga. Meanwhile with the Queensland Reds and Brumbies leading the way in Australian Super Rugby and playing a fast, slick passing game, the All Blacks could find coach Dave Rennie’s Wallabies a genuine threat this year. Into his second year as national coach, Rennie is a smart cookie who will know that with the exception of hookers Codie Taylor and Dane Coles, New Zealand’s tight five lacks the power and punch it once did. Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer