Times - 29 June 2022 by Times Media

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

AWARD-WINNING VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY – NZCNA Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Est. 1972

BURNING QUESTIONS PAGE 2

General 09 271 8000 ■ Classified 09 271 8055 ■ Delivery Enquiries 09 271 8000 ■ Website www.times.co.nz

Vol 51, No 25

23 Years Selling East Auckland

BOXER BOUND FOR BIRMINGHAM

Eric Koh AREINZ

Mobile 021 388 383

JH17157

Direct Freephone: 09 929 4433 E: e.koh@barfoot.co.nz www.barfoot.co.nz/e.koh

Level 1, Building 2, 15 Accent Dr, East Tamaki LLB (Hons), MA, BA Level 4, 57 Symonds St, Grafton, Auckland Director/Principal Phone +64 9 3584312 | www.mlaw.co.nz 021 490 150

DE0396

Wendell Stanley has been named in the New Zealand boxing squad going to the Commonwealth Games next month. Story, p20. Times photo Wayne Martin.

‘IT WAS A FULL INTERROGATION’

hat began as an enjoyable gathering over a couple of quiet drinks for a group of locals ended with them being questioned by police ofﬁcers in what felt like an overthe-top “interrogation”. But police are defending their actions and say the ofﬁcers involved acted within the law. Howick man John* told the

Times he and several friends from their sports team were having a quiet drink at The Corner Bar in Picton Street on the night of June 16. They have a routine of playing a match and then stopping on their way home for a couple of beers. John says the people in his group, all of whom are aged in their 40s, were sitting at an outdoor table. They were not intoxicated, being loud, or causing a scene. There were two other people

outside and a handful of people sitting inside. “It was dead quiet,” he says. “We were on our second beer and a wall of police came up in front of the pub. There were at least eight police officers, maybe more. “It was almost like riot formation coming at us. They stood spaced apart like they were forming a wall.” John says the officers singled out his friend for questioning first.

CASCADE CARPETS

� FREE MEASURE & QUOTE � FREE UNDERLAY ON SELECTED CARPETS CARPET, VINYL, LAMINATE, TIMBER

CARPETS

CASCADE

135 Cascades Road, Pakuranga Ph 021 994 147 or 09 576 4610 info@cascadecarpets.co.nz www.cascadecarpets.co.nz

DE0321

“He was pretty upset about it. They said, ‘Come with me, sir’. “I was like, ‘Oh s**t, has he done something? Is he in trouble? What has he done, is it fraud?’ “It looked like it was an operation to come and get one of us.” John says the ofﬁcers took his friend a short distance away and questioned him for about 15 minutes. Two ofﬁcers then approached John and asked him to go with them.

“They took me down the road out of sight of my friends.” He says they asked him where he’d been previously, what he was doing there, had he driven, was he going to drive home, and how many beers he’d had. They also asked him where he lived, what his name is and asked for his mobile phone number and driver’s licence number. “It was a full interrogation,” John says. ➤ Turn to page 5

Want to talk local? Connect with me today:

Scan me JH169090-V4

By CHRIS HARROWELL

JH16684-V51

Bo Burns

Scan me

021 197 5849 JH17456

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

2 — Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022

HEALTH

Est. 1972

Hope for burns survivors

FREE

– thanks to our advertisers!

Ph 09 271 8000 NEWS ROOM Editor Nick Krause 09 271 8040, editor@times.co.nz ADVERTISING Display 09 271 8026 info@times.co.nz Classifieds 09 271 8055 classifieds@times.co.nz DISTRIBUTION papers@times.co.nz Phone 09 271 8014

By ZOE GARDEN

udy Hohaia was four years old when she was badly burned in an accidental fire. Growing up in Hokianga, Hohaia’s life was permanently changed when she suffered burns from petrol being put in the coal range fire. “I was the burnt black girl,” she says. “I had no friends. I thought it was normal but it wasn’t normal, it wasn’t normal what I went through.” The fire, she told the Times, left her with a lot of inner anger and ugliness. “I would fight a lot at school,” she says. “No matter what you tell a child – ‘it’ll be alright, it’ll be okay’ – you can’t say that because you don’t know that, you’ve never been burnt yourself, never had to walk around with your face burnt. “Back then in the 70s there was nothing for me.” Five years ago, Hohaia became involved in the Burn Support Charitable Trust (BSG) whose goal is to improve the lives of burn survivors and lower the incidents of burn injuries. When she came to Auckland and met Michele Henry, BSG’s events co-ordinator and office administrator, and fellow burns survivors, Hohaia met a “beautiful wāhine (woman) with burns on her face”. “I started crying because it was the first person I’d seen with burns

facebook.com/ TimesOnlineNZ Published weekly on Wednesday Printed by Beacon Print and delivered weekly to 47,960 homes. Published by Times Newspapers Ltd, PO Box 38232, Howick, Auckland 2145, New Zealand.

Read the news online

•

www.times.co.nz

D & OPERA

COVERING 47,500 HOMES THROUGHOUT HOWICK, PAKURANGA, BOTANY, ORMISTON TO MARAETAI

PRINT READERSHIP

119,900

TIMESWORD 3

8 0 12

13 14

18 19

26 27

QUICK CLUES 1. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 14. 16. 19. 22. 24. 25. 26. 27.

DOWN

Repast (4) Rigorous (9) Fall (4) Measure (4) Flat (4) Talk (4) Anyway (10) Unrepentant (10) Destest (4) Cut (4) Scheme (4) Got up (4) Rogue (9) Creature (4)

Not a spurious note: a pound (4). Good enough to be set to music? (9). Split on the man (4). The head may be French (4). He’s in the pay of the Americans (4). Saw one had left and rushed (4). Where Olive may be swimming (2,3,5). Do writers find it heavy? (4,6). Driven back from Holland (4). A gentle animal captured on display at the zoo (4). 24. It’s something to play with, would you say? (4). 25. She turned on a little later (4). 26. What one’s charged for going on the roundabout? (4,5). 27. Refute it at home, the year after (4).

DOWN

ACROSS

1. Wine (5) 2. Fragrance (5) 3. Twine (6) 4. Sour (6) 5. Fever (4) 6. Continuous (9) 12. Wind instrument (9) 13. Loyal (4) 15. Reluctant (4) 17. Hamper (6) 18. Rubber (6) 20. Love (5) 21. Expel (5) 23. Fruit (4)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 12. 13. 15.

Teeters on the ice (5). Lower a platform (5). Amuse little Miss Green (6). Get weaving and win, in pain (6). Except for a rearing horse (4). Give them a nice break in pictures (3,6). The material on the saint is fraudulent (9). About a quarter did or did not survive (4). Are leaving earlier, anyhow, to annoy one (4). 17. He’s a drawback to the editor (6). 18. Very good central heating, love, overcomes extreme cold (6). 20. Forced to herd (5). 21. Heavens. the tea pouured in is strong! (5). 23. The gentleman has an English father (4).

SUDOKU

THURSDAY 30

FRIDAY 1

Rise 7:33am Set 5:12pm

7:17am 7:43pm

SATURDAY 2

Rise 7:33am Set 5:13pm

Rise 7:33am Set 5:14pm

Rise 8:29am Set 5:52pm

Rise 9:12am Set 6:49pm

Rise 9:50am Set 7:49pm

SUNDAY 3

8:41am 9:00pm

MONDAY 4

9:21am 9:38pm

TUESDAY 5

Rise 7:33am Set 5:15pm

Rise 10:23am Set 8:49pm

Rise 10:52am Set 9:50pm

Rise 11:18am Set 10:50pm

10:00am 10:17pm

10:39am 10:57pm

11:20am 11:40pm

EASTLIF EASTLIFE

OUT NEXT WEEK www.eastlife.co.nz

July 2022

eastlife.co.nz

locally NE

TE D & OPERA

•

TUR NIN G POIN T

TURNISKY’S TRANSFORMA TI

MAS TER CHE

F CON TEST ANT

SIEUMUOI ON THE ROLL MAR IN BUR GES S

LIVING HISTORY

SUMMER bodies MADE IN WINTER

New Zealand owned & operated since 1993

Solutions under Public Notices in the Classifieds section.

For a personal, professional service contact us today to discuss your options:

35 Wellington St, Howick | Phone 534 7300 | www.howickfuneralhome.nz

JH15974-V4

Rise 7:33am Set 5:14pm

Every life is special, we understand that. Let us pay tribute to the life of your loved one and celebrate the unique way they have touched you, your family and those around you.

Rise 7:39am Set 4:58pm

Rise 7:33am Set 5:13pm

8:00am 8:22pm

Legacy. “My life went to s**t when I got burnt,” she says. “But I’ve made it better and it is through the Burns Survivor Unit, through Michele and Delwyn [founder and board member] and knowing Delwyn’s husband Alan also and others in the unit and the retreat [Women’s Annual Burn Retreats] and sharing with each other and actually crying too and... not being judged.” For burn survivors, or any parents or friends or family of the survivors, Hohaia implores them to reach out. “If your mum or dad isn’t going to listen, reach out to someone who does...reach out to BSG.”

A privilege to care for your family

WEDNESDAY 29 THE SUN, THE MOON AND THE TIDES

did 30 years ago to create a national skin bank, where skin was grown in a lab for use on burn cases. Out of the three cases he showed, two survived. Trust board member Sam Barnes gave a short presentation on prevention and preparation of fires including highlighting the importance of fire extinguishers, fire blankets and up-to-date alarm systems. The trust has more than 1500 supporters and survivors in its database, including Hohaia herself, who is now a full-time grandmother and involved in Women’s

•

1. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 14. 16. 19. 22.

on their face.” Through BSG, Hohaia says she’s grown heaps. “I’ve become what I’ve meant to be. (It’s) brought out the best in me.” Hohaia was one of the attendees at the trust’s Survivor Sunday event on Sunday June 26 at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Survivor Sunday, Henry says, is for the parents and peer support of those that live daily with those that have sustained burn injuries and for the burn survivors themselves. At about 11.30am, the event’s guest speaker, plastic surgeon Julian Lofts, presented on what he

ACROSS 6

The members of the Trust, burn survivors, and parents/peer support including Judy Hohaia (far right) attended Survivor Sunday at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Photo Zoe Garden

CRYPTIC CLUES

PUZZLE NO. 8066 1

www.times.co.nz

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

www.times.co.nz

Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — 3

POLITICS

National’s deputy leader says New Zealand can do better N

icola Willis says voters will have a clear choice at the next general election between an incumbent Labour Government that’s taking New Zealand “backwards” and a National Party that believes the country can do so much better. National’s deputy leader spoke to the Times about issues including the economy, Covid-19, education, law and order and housing during a recent visit to east Auckland hosted by Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown.

THE ECONOMY

Willis says come the 2023 general election the country will be looking for “stronger economic leadership” and she believes that’s what the National Party can and will deliver. “There’s been a lot of high talk from the Government and a lot of promises made and not delivered. “So having plans we can execute and can hold ourselves accountable for will be a big part of what National will offer as well.” Willis says the country is facing a cost of living crisis that’s set to continue with Treasury forecasting inﬂation at very high levels into the future.

COVID-19

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, left, recently hosted National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis during a visit to the electorate. Times photo Chris Harrowell

“National will certainly be providing the country at the next election with a choice for more disciplined spending, lower taxes and an approach that doesn’t add as many costs or as many bottlenecks in the economy.”

HOUSING

Willis says not enough houses were built to keep up with demand under successive governments. The National Party is committed to ensuring more houses can be built, she says. “What we’ve seen with this Labour Government is it’s sought

to blame landlords for our housing issues and has imposed new landlord taxes. “That’s really backﬁred by making rent a lot more expensive for tenants. “We’ve now seen four times as many people on the state house waiting list and thousands of people in emergency hotel rooms, so that approach has failed.” Willis says National would get rid of some of the red tape that makes it difﬁcult to build houses and work with local governments on investing in infrastructure needed to support new housing.

Willis says the National Party agreed with the Government’s decision to close the border when Covid ﬁrst emerged overseas. National also backed policy to ﬁnancially support businesses to retain their staff during lockdowns as being “sensible”, she says. “We aren’t without praise for the Government’s initial response but what we think crept in is a degree of complacency, for example with the vaccine rollout. “There’s a strong argument that says had more people been vaccinated, Auckland wouldn’t have had to endure the long second lockdown [in 2021] that it did with all of the impact that had on families and businesses.”

EDUCATION

Willis says there are many wonderful teachers and schools across New Zealand, but “unfortunately we are falling back-

wards by a couple of measures”. “The ﬁrst [problem] is up to 40 per cent of children are now not attending school regularly. “That’s a really high truancy rate and it’s very concerning. “It’s a moral failure and it’s an economic crisis in the making.” She says the second major challenge is New Zealand’s achievements in literacy and numeracy compared to other countries are slipping backwards and compared to this country’s own standards in previous years. “We need to stop that decline, lift those standards up again, and National will do that.”

CRIME

Willis says she has “enormous sympathy” for people impacted by the large number of ram-raid burglaries of retail businesses across Auckland. “It’s so concerning and I feel for those who have had their business wrecked by a ram-raid, but also who live in fear of the next one. “I’ve seen some shopkeepers camping in their shop overnight, so concerned are they to protect them. These are not the signs of a good and civilised society and, absolutely, this is something we need to get on top of.”

KC15469

It would also work alongside landlords to ensure rentals can be affordable and to a high standard, and work with community housing providers to ensure there are “choices available for lower income people and provide a rung on the ladder to home ownership”.

AU-9235250AA

By CHRIS HARROWELL

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

4 — Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022

COMMENT

DY0683

www.times.co.nz

Divisive: Labour attempting to devalue your vote

We’re celebrating New Zealand’s ﬁrst Matariki public holiday

A key plank of New Zealand’s democracy is that every vote counts, and every person’ s vote counts the same as anyone else’s. Labour is sadly trying to change this. They previously introduced legislation that would see three seats on the Rotorua District Council reserved exclusively for candidates that only voters on the Māori roll could vote for and three that only those on the general roll can vote for. With just 22,000 voters enrolled on the Māori roll compared to 56,000 on the general roll, this would mean Māori voters have more than twice as much voting power in Rotorua as non-Māori. Earlier this year, Labour paused this legislation following overwhelming opposition from around the country, but now they’re seeking to do a similar thing in Canterbury. Everyone in Canterbury currently has an equal vote, whether on the Māori or general rolls, to elect the 14 councillors that represent their region on the Regional Council. But a Bill going through Parliament at present, which Labour helped vote through its second reading, will allow Ngāi Tahu to choose an extra two councillors to sit on the Council without any kind of electoral process

I’m really proud that we’ve delivered on Labour’s election commitment to establish a public holiday to celebrate Matariki. For the ﬁrst time this year, people here in east Auckland and across the country had the chance to enjoy a mid-winter holiday that is uniquely our own. Matariki heralds the start of the Māori New Year and has increasingly become a time of celebration, not just for Māori, but for many people across New Zealand. By making Matariki a public holiday, we’re ensuring that everyone can spend this special time with friends and family. We know that there are lots of beneﬁts to public holidays and we’ve seen business leaders around the country noting that Matariki has provided a real boost to the tourism and hospitality sectors with lots of families taking mid-winter holidays. Alongside New Zealand’s reputation for manaakitanga and being a beautiful place to visit, te ao Māori is

MP for Pakuranga

Simeon Brown

or say by local voters. These types of proposals go against the fairness of our electoral system, and if Labour is willing to support ideas like these where will they stop? Despite claims to the contrary from the Government and other parties in Parliament, policies like these will only divide New Zealanders and discriminate against non-Māori voters. Kiwis only need to look around the world to see what happens when citizens don’t have equal voting rights or the ability to hold governments to account. Accountability at the ballot box is our best defence against bad governance and the greatest discipline on councillors, as well as Members of Parliament. National totally opposes any attempt to change our democracy without a proper national discussion, and it is a constitutional disgrace that Labour thinks it appropriate to use its power in this manner.

Labour List MP

Naisi Chen

another drawcard for international guests as it’s unique to Aotearoa. Matariki is another great opportunity for us to share our country’s history and culture with the world. It’s a distinctly New Zealand moment and it makes for a distinctly New Zealand holiday where we can come together to pause, reﬂect and look to the future. As New Zealand reconnects with the world, we’re seeing an increasing number of international visitors return, ready for an exhilarating Kiwi winter break with many planning to

make the most of what is shaping up to be an outstanding ski season. Since welcoming back Australian tourists recently, we’ve already seen an uptick in spending which is great news for businesses here in Auckland and this will only continue to grow from here. Our work to make Matariki a public holiday was built around genuine respect for Matariki mātauranga, te ao Māori, and a strong commitment to the Māori/Crown relationship. Marking Matariki with a public holiday is another step forward and one I’m proud this Government has taken as New Zealand continues to weave together different cultures to create our unique national identity. Naisi Chen is a Labour List MP based in Botany

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

www.times.co.nz

POLICE

Cops defend actions ➤ Continued from page 1. “I gave them all the details and I noticed in the [officer’s] notebook I was one of 30 people they’d got details from.” He says the officers told him they were just doing their job. “My other friend said to them, ‘Why aren’t you chasing the ram-raiders?’ “They said they’re doing spot checks to check intoxicated people are not being served more alcohol.” John says he and his friends returned to their seats and saw the officers a short distance away. “They were waiting five metres down the road and just kind of watching us. “We were like, ‘Let’s just go home, we’re done now’.” He says they felt “bummed out” by what had happened and cut their night short, leaving at about 9.30pm. “Normally we stay for a couple more drinks but it was a bit of a killjoy. “I said, ‘See you later lads, I’m going’. “My mate got really pee’d off. He was shouting at them, ‘What have I done wrong?’ “My other friend took a photo [of the officers] and they said, ‘Do you want to take it further?’ “They were being quite aggressive with my friends.” John says he and his friends believe the officers’ actions were “pretty full on”. “We were treated like we’re criminals. We’re just a couple of old boys having a beer. Is that against the law? It’s not something I’d like to have done again and it’s made me a bit wary. It was enough to make us say, ‘Let’s just go home’.” John, who lives in Howick, normally walks home from the bar, while several

A group of people were left upset after being questioned by police while drinking at a Howick bar. Times photo Wayne Martin

of his friends drive to their homes in Pakuranga. A police spokesperson says a small number of police staff were conducting routine checks at a handful of licensed premises in Howick at the time on June 16. “This was part of police’s ongoing commitment to remaining highly visible in the community and to provide the public with reassurance. “While this was not part of a wider operation, the checks were carried out in accordance with police powers under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act.” The spokesperson says the police work that night was conducted under sections 267 and 269 of the Act. Section 267 relates to police powers to enter a licensed premises, while section 269 relates to their power to demand information. Section 269 states a constable who has reasonable cause to suspect someone has committed, is committing, or is attempting to commit any offence against the Act may require them to provide their name and address and date of birth. *Name changed to protect his privacy.

Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — 5

TRIBUTE

Lawyer, politician left mark L

ong-time local body politician and Botany lawyer Ken Yee has died. Yee, whose service was held on Saturday, passed away peacefully on June 19. His death notice reads: “Dearly beloved husband of Cora. Loving father to Jacqueline and Laurence. Cherished son of the late Trevor Yee and Mrs Gett Fong Yee and brother to Dawn, Helen, Jean and Murray.” Yee, who was the National Party’s candidate for Manukau East in 1996, 1999 and 2005, had lived in Howick and Pakuranga since 1977 and served two terms as a Manukau City councillor for Howick. His death was acknowledged and his service was commemorated during Auckland Council’s governing body meeting. Cr Sharon Stewart said it was a great loss for the Howick community. Stewart told the Times she was extremely saddened to hear of her good friend’s death.

“We were both councillors on the Manukau City Council serving Howick,” she said. “Ken Yee and I, with the support of Sir Barry Curtis and fellow Manukau Councillors, moved a motion to save Crawford Reserve in Howick, one of the achievements he and I were very proud of. We called a public meeting over the Crawford Reserve which was the old bus depot and then a car yard. “Howick has a lot to thank Ken Yee for, a fellow councillor and lawyer and a long time and loyal supporter of the National Party. Rest in peace my dear friend. You will be missed.” Former Pakuranga MP and cabinet minister Maurice Williamson also paid tribute. “I heard the sad news of the passing of Ken Yee. I wish to express my condolences to his wife Cora and his wider family,” Williamson said. “I first met Ken in the common room at Auckland University in 1972. He held, and

Ken Yee had lived in Howick and Pakuranga since 1977 and served two terms as a Manukau City councillor for Howick. Photo supplied

forcibly expressed, very strong political views way back then. “I ran into Ken at a few National Party conferences but it was in 1986 I got to know him well.” Both Yee and Williamson were seeking the National Party nomination for the Pakuranga electorate. “We spent many evenings attempting to convince all the National Party delegates that we were the right person to be their candidate,” Williamson said. “Eventually I was successful and Raewyn and I bought a house in Fisher Parade which tuned out to be only a few doors down from Ken. “Ken always stayed loyal to the party and unsuccessfully sought selection again for the Howick seat in 1990. “After that Ken successfully stood for a seat on the Manukau City Council. We often chatted about issues both local and national. I always valued Ken’s input.”

Make a beeline for the coastline The best of Beachlands awaits! Built on picturesque grounds, Pōhutukawa Landing is what retirement living should be all about. With new villas available now, apartments and premium facilities under construction and a care offering to follow (subject to availability), this stunning retirement village will have plenty for everyone! For the life you want to live call Jo Ashby on 0800 600 701 joa@metlifecare.co.nz 8 Seventh View Avenue, Beachlands pohutukawalanding.co.nz

FACILITIES DUE FOR COMPLETION LATE 2022 Anchorage apartments – a limited offering located above the ground floor facilities – don’t miss out! Wellness centre including swimming pool, spa, gym and hair salon Library and lounge with fireplace Café, bar and dining area Activities and hobby room Raised community gardens

Anchorage apartments offer a selection of carefully designed two-bedroom options from $1,025,000^

^ Price is for an Occupation Right Agreement secured by a first ranking mortgage in favour of the statutory supervisor on behalf of the residents. Information correct at time of pricing. Stock availability subject to change. Car park not included. Villa image is indicative only. Note: Visitors must be feeling well and wear a mask while on-site. For your safety, our staff also receive daily testing. For full Metlifecare COVID-19 guidelines, please refer to our website www.metlifecare.co.nz

5954MLC_POH_HPT2

KC15403

www.times.co.nz

6 — Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022

e m o w o Sh

OPEN DAYS

Friday 8 & Saturday 9 July, 10am-3pm MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY

YOUR HOME, YOUR COMMUNITY

With Covid-safe protocols in place, we're inviting you to come and view our show homes and learn more about what our village has to offer. Take this opportunity to see the quality fixtures and fittings and effortless functionality of a Ryman apartment. Our sales advisor, Rose, will be there to answer any questions you may have.

Feeling at home doesn’t just mean the apartment you live in – it’s also about the people around you. At Bruce McLaren Village, you’ll be surrounded by a supportive community where you’ll always feel connected.

To book an appointment at a time that suits you, call Rose on the number below.

BRUCE MCLAREN RETIREMENT VILLAGE 795 Chapel Road, Howick, 09 535 0225 rymanhealthcare.co.nz

KC15447

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

www.times.co.nz

IN AND AROUND HOWICK VILLAGE

Howick Eco Day success H

owick Village Association (HVA) hosted their third Eco Day event in the Howick War Memorial/ Information Centre on Saturday to large crowds. A number of local environmental groups attended to share information and answer enquiries on a range of topics. HVA would like to thank the following teams for their valuable collaboration to make this event such a success – Friends of Mangemangeroa, Forest and Bird Society, Pest Free Howick and East Auckland Trap Library, Auckland Council Live Lightly, Mushroomate, Auckland Beekeepers

Duncan Loney (Chair – Trap Library East Auckland); Ethan McCormick; and Gurjot Bhullar (conservation assistants – Pest Free Howick Ward). Photo supplied

Club, Howick Historical Village and Project Uplift. The Hands on Creatures team provided up-close-

and-personal interaction for young and old with their huge range of creatures.

As the Howick Local Board debates the future of the Howick War Memorial building (aka Howick Information Centre) and the premises remain largely out of reach to our community, it is time to take stock on where and how the Howick Village Association (HVA) supports our local community. The Howick Village Association is an incorporated society set up in 2006 to support the local businesses and contribute to economic development in the Howick region. Now anyone with any business knows that businesses cannot survive without the support of their local communities. Howick is no exception and the HVA has been fully committed to working with the community to deliver activities, events, initiatives and celebrations for the community’s benefit. Just to give you some insight into these, I have listed a few of the 49 initiatives in the last 24 months! Howick Market – organised and run by HVA; Howick Village Hop; Christmas Fair (was Midnight Madness); Eco Day; Live and Love Howick campaign; Fun in the Sun; Brit & Euro Car Show Pop-up displays; CCTV upgrades and ongoing maintenance for security in the Village; Village clean-up days with the Beautification Trust; Graffiti removal with the Beautification Trust – ongoing; Pink caravan – supporting Breast Cancer Awareness; Bra collections – supporting Project Uplift; Jammies in June collection – supporting Middlemore Trust; Blankets 4 kids 4 Winter – supporting Rotary Howick; Anzac Display in Fencible Park;

Anzac Sound and Light tribute 2022; Knitted Christmas Tree; Santa’s Mailbox; Chorus cabinet artwork with the Beautification Trust; Fairy lights on trees throughout Howick Village; Street banner flags Whale Tail hosting in the Village; Bicycle workstation project with Rotary Howick; Christmas Food Bank Appeal – supporting Salvation Army. Additionally, the HVA has assisted groups accessing the Howick War Memorial building while it remains ‘closed’ – eg Camelia Project, Howick Art Society, Rotary Howick, Vinyl Sale and Howick Market special events ensuring that some community access is maintained. We will continue to work hard, lobbying the Howick Local Board to have the Howick War Memorial building available to the community through a well-managed and actively promoted programme run by the HVA. A supportive community leads to a vibrant business centre and we thank you for your continued support. Ken Scott Chair, HVA

EAST AUCKLAND’S BEST LOCAL RADIO STATION Listen locally on 88.1 or 107.1 or anywhere in the universe at eastfm.nz. NOW available on iHeartRadio!

BARREL INN

Michael’s Emporium

EVERY WEDNESDAY STARTS 7.30PM WIN PRIZES

Lawyers in the heart of Howick

New Seasons wool has arrived

MONDAYS & TUESDAYS

TRIPLE TREAT MAIN, DESSERT, BEER/HOUSE WINE

Providing All Your Legal Needs

• Wool • Fabric & Haberdashery • Over 800 sewing threads • Full range of DMC embroidery threads

5 Rices Mall, Howick | Ph 09-533 0442 | michaelsemporium.co.nz

Ph 533 3539 www.fenciblelaw.co.nz JH15989-V2

Get cash for your trash Trade in now for cash or credit

ONLY

1/3 OFF NORMAL PRICE!

CHOICE OF ROAST DISH, CHICKEN DISH OR FISH DISH

THURSDAY NIGHT IS STEAK NIGHT!

0800 FENCIBLE

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY! JH17358

HVA AND OUR COMMUNITY

JH17345

ENVIRONMENT

al Be loloycal Buy

Angus Scotch with a free beer/house wine

JH15964-v4

N OPE ness i for bus

Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — 7

Unit 1, 15 Cook St, Howick Ph 535 5540

“DENTISTRY AS IT SHOULD BE” At Dental Planet we believe that dentistry should be clear simple and straight up. You should always be given clear pricing, along with straight up clear advice “NO SURPRISES”. Offers convenient and simple appointments…

Kali

Irene

SPECIAL OFFER $69 for Dental Exam + X-rays for all new and existing patients.

Get cash for gold

– Trade in your old or broken jewellery now for cash or a credit towards any purchase SHOWCASE

JH16097

JEWELLERS

53 PICTON ST, HOWICK PH: 5372347 david.fels.jeweller@gmail.com

Call us NOW! To book an appointment or book online. Valid for a limited time. 126 Picton Street, Howick P: 0800 262 2208 E: howick@dentalplanet.co.nz www.dentalplanet.co.nz JH17446

8 — Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

www.times.co.nz

EDUCATION

Howick College honours alumni Entrepreneur Tex Edwards and doctors Angela Lim and Helen Murray were recently honoured at the inaugural annual Howick College Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Celebrating, from left, Howick College Board presiding member Miles Stratford, Dr Angela Lim, Tex Edwards, Dr Helen Murray and Howick College Principal Iva Ropati. Photo supplied

found it “surreal” to be honoured with the Distinguished Alumni Service Award. A former paediatrician, she was recognised for her service to medical research, IT innovation and mental wellbeing. Dr Lim is co-founder and CEO of Clearhead, New Zealand’s first selfhelp software platform providing improved access to mental healthcare. Passionate about solving our

society’s “wicked problems” she is actively involved with not-forprofit organisations and has been appointed to numerous boards focussing on healthcare information technology. After emigrating from Malaysia at the age of 15, she attended Howick College where she had the opportunity to explore contrasting areas of interest. “I did drama

from years 10 to 13 so in my final year I was able to develop both my creativity and do scholarship level calculus…[the] expansiveness of my intellectual curiosity was nurtured, which meant I was never restricted.” Neuroscientist and captain of the New Zealand Women’s Ice Hockey Team, Dr Murray felt “very honoured” to receive the “Rising

Essential Sleep Sale.

Star” Young Alumni Award. Since leaving school, Dr Murray has built a research career that combines her experience as an athlete and her expertise as a neuroscientist with the goal to improve brain health in New Zealand. During her time at Howick College, Dr Murray learned to balance the demands of sport and academic performance, skills that carried her through her undergraduate and PhD study at university. “The staff were incredibly supportive and provided opportunities to expand my leadership skills and develop my interests in diverse subjects,” Dr Murray said. “I also developed a strong sense of community and service and I hope that my academic career encourages future students to be curious and persevere with their passions.” Miles Stratford, presiding member of the Howick College Board, said it was a privilege to bestow these awards on students who had gone on to achieve at the highest level. “The whakapapa of the college and our alumni are intertwined. By strengthening the ties between us, we hope our current and future students will be inspired and have the courage to excel.”

50% off.

Serenity Essence Queen Ensemble From

he awards were established as an opportunity to celebrate the college’s outstanding alumni and their impressive achievements since graduation. Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, Tex Edwards, never thought of himself as academic and never imagined he would be honoured by his old high school. With more than 30 years’ experience in international banking, investment management and infrastructure deployment, he is perhaps best known as founder of the mobile phone company 2degrees – and subsequently ending the telecommunications duopoly in New Zealand. “I was proud to serve the New Zealand community…thank you [Howick College] for honouring me and the team I worked with,” he said. Edwards says he learned the importance of building strong networks while at Howick College. Being able to connect with peers of similar interests and fit in with new groups has served him well over the years. “When times are tough [especially] in the hellish days of a business start-up, friends and networks help you to breathe.” Dr Lim considered herself an “average kid” growing up and

2699 $26

per week with 24 months interest free**

50% off.

Your essential sleep sorted with huge savings on Sleepyhead.

Swisstek Select Queen Ensemble

3599 $35

per week with 24 months interest free**

24 months interest free. *On in-store purchases $999 & over ‘til 5.7.22

The experts in sleep.

Mt Wellington 48 Mt Wellington Highway

Botany Town Centre

bedsrus.co.nz

*Offer valid to 05.07.22 or while stocks last. Discount offers apply to selected beds and bedding only, prices as marked. Offers exclude Everyday Dream prices, run outs, clearance stock (unless otherwise stated) and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. See in- store for details. We reserve the right to correct errors and misprints and to change product specifications. All products are advertised in good faith and will be available, except in circumstances beyond our control. Product ranges vary between stores and some products are available in selected stores only. *24 Months Interest Free (2 Years) is available on in-store Q Card and Q Mastercard® Flexi Payment Plans & Purchases $999 & over until 05.07.22 Lending criteria, $50 annual account fee, fees, an establishment fee of $55 (first LTF transaction) or a $35 advance fee (subsequent LTF transactions) applies. Terms and conditions apply. Minimum payments of 3% of the monthly closing balance or $10 (whichever is greater) are required throughout interest free period. Paying only the minimum monthly payments will not fully repay the loan before the end of the interest free period. Standard interest rate, currently 25.99% p.a., applies at end of interest free period. Rate and fees correct as at date of publication, subject to change. Mastercard is a registered trademark and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. See counter for full details. Offers exclude Everyday Dream prices, run outs, clearance stock (unless otherwise stated) and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. **Indicative Weekly Repayments: ^Approved applicants only. The indicative monthly repayment is the purchase amount and establishment fee divided by the number of weeks in the start-up interest period. The indicative repayments assume there are no additional purchases, cash withdrawals, fees or charges. The indicative repayments are only an estimate and figures should be used as an indication only. They do not represent either a quote or pre-qualification or approval. To repay the purchase amount by the expiry of the start-up interest free period, the indicative monthly repayments stated would need to be made by the due date for each statement period. KC15392

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

www.times.co.nz

Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — 9

POLITICS

FUNDRAISER

20km on a single wheel

Light enters race for council seat By CHRIS HARROWELL

he race for the two local seats on Auckland Council is starting to heat up as another candidate enters the contest with the slogan: “It’s time for change”. Damian Light says he’s standing as a “true independent” for one of the two Howick ward council seats. Light ﬁnished third behind current ward councillors Sharon Stewart and Paul Young at the 2019 local-body elections. He ﬁnished fourth in the 2018 Howick ward by-election caused by the death of councillor Dick Quax. Light says it would be an honour and a privilege to serve as east Auckland’s representative on the council. “I was humbled by the support I received when I stood in 2018 and 2019. “In the three years since, I’ve been working full-time in a senior business performance and improvement role for AsureQuality, a large New Zealand-owned commercial organisation.

“I’ve also used this time to deepen my understanding of governance through professional development and practical experience for commercial and not-forproﬁt organisations.” Light says he lives in the heart of Botany and enjoys everything east Auckland has to offer. He’s enjoyed volunteering alongside other passionate locals to make the community safer, promote local tourism, and provide opportunities for local youth, he says. “During this time I’ve spoken to countless residents, business owners and community leaders who are frustrated with the lack of vision, progress and accountability that’s holding our city back. “The same issues impacting Auckland three years ago remain unaddressed – transport poverty, housing inequality, inadequate climate action, wasteful spending, and poor communication. “I’ve seen council do good and I know there are some amazing people working

within the organisations, but they’re being let down by poor leadership from the top.” Light says the city deserves a more ambitious, disciplined and diverse council. “Significant change is happening across Auckland and we need leadership that can manage and drive the transformation council so desperately needs. “The first decade of the super-city [council] has been marred by financial mismanagement, vanity projects and wasted opportunities. “We have the chance to ensure the next 10 years unlocks the incredible potential Tamaki Makaurau Auckland has.” Light says he firmly believes his skills in business improvement, combined with his governance experience and passion for the community, are needed to move the city forward. “Doing the same thing and expecting a different result will only end in disappointment. It’s time for change.” The 2022 council elections

Damian Light is campaigning for a seat on Auckland Council. Photo supplied

will be held by postal vote on October 8. The Howick ward has two seats on the council’s governing body, which makes decisions impacting the city’s residents. Councillors attend committee meetings and workshops, set policies, review the council’s performance, vote on budgets, make bylaws, and are involved in regulatory matters. They make decisions for the region relating to housing, the environment, transport, community facilities, and council services, among others. Former Pakuranga MP and National Government Cabinet Minister Maurice Williamson recently announced he’s standing in the Howick ward for a seat on the council this year. ➤ Go online to www. voteauckland.co.nz for more information on how to enrol to vote and stand as a candidate.

Saint Kentigern College has been part of the 40 Hour Famine since 1984 and has raised more than $2 million. This year the project is supporting Vanuatu. Money raised will provide farmers with the seeds, tools and education they need to build sustainable farming practices and resilient communities. This will help combat the high percentage of malnutrition amongst Sam Wallace of Mellons Bay is ready to go for the World their children. Vision 40 Hour Famine. The school traditionPhoto supplied ally does a 20km walkathon from the college to Musick Point and back. Traditionally, the 40 hour famine is to go without food, but more commonly kids are encouraged to take on challenges such as going without electricity or attempting something they would not normally do. Year 9 Saint Kentigern College student Sam Wallace, 13, and his friend Cooper Thomas [who lives out of area] are going to join the walkathon and ride their unicycles for the 20km. So far Wallace has raised $250, his goal is $500. ➤ The link to sponsor him is https:// my.worldvision.org.nz/ss/YFIJSu/sam-wallace [or look up worldvision.org.nz click givenow 40 hour famine and search for Sam Wallace]. Wallace started unicycling in February this year when his grandmother gave him a unicycle for his birthday. While it seemed impossible at ﬁrst, it has become second nature and he recommends other kids try out this fun sport.

Why this Art Course is so Successful. Art course for beginners has been a huge success in the UK.

From humble beginnings back in 2009, this step-by-step art class for beginners has become incredibly popular and has grown to over 150 branches in the UK and teaches over 6,000 new artists every week. The success is down to the professional quality of the curriculum, nothing has been left to chance and the students get real value, fantastic learning as well as a fun, sociable experience.

Especially Designed For Beginners.

Although there are many good art courses available, most are intimidating for the outright beginner. They need somewhere safe and supportive to learn and gain confidence. The Seasons method of teaching takes you from the very basics up to an intermediate level and the tutors are extremely supportive, everyone is encouraged to follow their own style of expression. The other thing we focus on is the value of time, it seems that most other classes run for 1-2 hours and for 8-10 weeks. We prefer that our students have time to settle in and so we make sure our classes are 3 hours, with refreshments, and run for 14 sessions so that students can really take time to explore their new found skills.

It’s A Great Way To Meet New People.

One of the fantastic things about the course is that you get to meet people who have the same interest as yourself. It doesn’t take long for people to bond as a group and in a short time, we have teams of new friends organising to either complete assignments together or have a social trip out to art galleries and such.

Now You Can Paint & Draw People, Pets & Places.

Over the 3 month course students explore four different media: Drawing, Painting with Watercolour, Acrylics, and Oil Pastels. Discover how to paint faces, figures, friends, family and stunning landscapes. You’ll also learn the artists’ secrets to create beautiful pieces of original art. Imagine the delight when you present your loved ones with personal portraits, or the pleasure of capturing your pet’s image on canvas. One thing is for sure, your friends and family will be absolutely amazed and delighted at what you’ve achieved.

Art Is Good For The Soul.

There is now a worldwide acknowledgement that taking time out to learn new skills, focus and contemplate while being in a supportive environment is vital for wellbeing - Art classes are recognised as ideal past-times and at the forefront of this healthier life choice. As was documented recently, it’s all to do with living a more satisfying and well balanced lifestyle that aids longevity as well as life satisfaction and stimulating mental agility.

How The Course Runs. • • • • • • • •

• Especially specially designed for beginners to improvers • Step-by-step tep-by-step curriculum makes learning easy • Your our choice of morning or afternoon classes • All ll in-class materials and refreshments are supplied

Step-By-Step Easy Lessons Fun, sociable, part-time course 14 session course (13 weeks) 3-hour classes, once a week Morning or afternoon sessions Beginners to improvers Fun, easy, social event Everything is supplied for you

We Make It Easy For You.

Even if you have never picked up a brush before, we will guide you through to make it easy and fun! On completing the course you will have at least 10 pieces of original art. This is an extremely enjoyable way to develop your creative side, and really enjoy the next few months.

Now you can discover your inner artist

Howick

Places Are Limited.

To maintain a high standard of tuition, our classes are kept small, averaging 20 students per class, so available places are strictly limited. Don’t miss out, call us for a friendly chat today, we’ll answer your questions and have you finding your creative side in no time at all.

SATURDAYS at All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook Street TUESDAYS at St Andrews Church Centre, 11 Vincent Street

022 459 5457 www.seasonsartclass-howick.com JH17354-V3

www.times.co.nz

10 — Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022

HOWICK CLICK BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Karen Taylor offers an expert service for businesses in need of a wide range of accounting and administration support and advice. Her KMT Bookkeeping Services business is based in East Auckland and has clients across the country and overseas. She’s a GST and payroll specialist and takes pride in offering high quality and affordable support. Karen says her philosophy is to work smarter, not harder, and she makes an effort to understand her clients’ businesses and needs. She offers Xero and MYOB training, having previously worked for a chartered accountant for three years as GST and Payroll Specialist. Karen is a qualified Xero partner and is about to start the course to become an MYOB partner. Her extensive professional experience includes having worked as a legal and medical secretary, office manager, accounts, service and maintenance manager, and she has knowledge of contracts and legislation. “I do GST and payroll for a few overseas clients as well,” Karen says. “I have a couple of clients who I provide a complete service for, including their GST and all their administration. “I can help businesses manage their workload, especially small business. “They find it easier having one person to do everything they need and who does it efficiently.

Serving Hands is owned and operated by Anna-Marie de Beer from her home in Golflands, East Auckland. There are two sides to the business. The first is Serving Hands Nail Salon which offers beauty treatments such as Manicures, Pedicures, Lash & Brow services and Waxing. The salon operates on Anna-Marie de Beer. most days from 9am to 5pm, with extended hours on Mondays and Tuesdays. The other side is Serving Hands Workshops which offers a range of practical workshops to especially newbies, but also anyone wanting to grow and learn more about expanding their existing services to include Gel Polish & Reinforcement; Lashes & Brows; Waxing; Nail Art; Pedicures and Business Coaching. The aim of the workshops is to empower others to be in a position to generate an income for themselves, either as a side-hustle or starting and running a Nail Salon full time. Anna-Marie has a real passion for sharing her knowledge and experience with others. The products used in the salon are of the highest quality and AnnaMarie is an accredited Educator and Distributor for NFS (Nail Factor Supplies). Something special about the workshops worth mentioning, is that it can be presented anywhere in New Zealand.

“I look at my clients as my own business and I put my heart into what I do.”

“Weigh and measure every morsel of food you eat!”

Pip Burns, Claire Atkinson, Bo Burns and Jamie Lucero

you need volunteers, which is becoming very difficult with full-time working parents. Fundraise Factory’s point of difference is they supply useful branded products that you onsell for great profits. They also offer many free online store and resources to help support fundraising campaigns. “Our team go the extra mile and love what we do,” says Bo. “We show you how to fundraise smarter, not harder.” Contact the team today sales@fundraisefactory.com

Sick of smelling like a fried sausage, or being lumped with 36 chocolate bars to sell? Then you need Fundraise Factory in your life. Bo, the founder, launched Fundraise Factory four years ago, after many years of being “voluntold” to be the fundraising delegate for sports teams, social clubs and school PTAs. She knew there was a better solution for time-poor families to raise money quickly with large profits. The trusty BBQ, car wash and bake sale are great, but

Promo Factory, Howick. Phone 0800 784 785. www.promofactory.co.nz

Accounts made easy—your numbers matter

Michelle Atwill is the current owner of Best Property Maintenance Services Ltd. BEST are celebrating 20 years of providing exterior cleaning services. Originally known as Best Waterblasters and operating locally since 2002. We all take our cars for a WOF and service to ensure that they are kept in great working condition. There is nothing worse than unexpected break-downs. Right? So, what checks are required to look after your $1millon plus assets? We now have an Exterior Maintenance Guide available FREE on our website www.bestpropertyservices. co.nz. For both new and existing homes, it’s important that owners are aware of paint and product warranties – some require an annual wash to remain valid. Your carpet may also require a professional clean to meet warranty requirements. Moss and mould can be damaging and can prematurely age a property. You will be surprised at how a good clean can refresh exterior areas such as patios, fences, paths, decks and driveways. Check out our before and after photos on our website gallery.

To some people, numbers cause mayhem, but to Sandi, it is her pièce de résistance. With a flair for numbers and a knack for organisation, Sandi launched Better Bookkeepers nearly three decades ago. Since then, she has helped countless Kiwi companies better manage their accounts. If you are a sole trader or small to mid-sized business ready to focus on what you do best, leave the numbers to Sandi. Did you know East Auckland has a Bookkeeper Locum? Yep, that’s Sandi. Staff going on leave, and you need your accounts to keep going, call Sandi. Staff walk out, and Sandi walks in, doing your accounts with ease. Sandi can take care of bookkeeping, payroll, daily accounts, financial reporting and prepare your accounts for your accountant. Let Sandi be part of your team at your site or online. Yeah, we know it is challenging — but not for Sandi. Let Sandi be your voice, communicating with the IRD on your behalf. Checks your Taxes preventing IRD penalties. Got a new accounting package? Or thinking of one but need direction? She does staff training and can discuss the pros and cons of various accounting systems, like Xero and MYOB. STOP stressing. Call Sandi today.

Best Property Maintenance Services Ltd is a registered member of the Exterior Cleaning Industry Association (ECIA). Choose the team that is third party audited for Health and Safety and holds a 5 star rating.

Better Bookkeepers sandi@betterbookkeepers.co.nz Phone 027 418 8421 www.betterbookkeepers.co.nz @betterbookkeepersnz

JH17541

Michelle or Shona 09 537 4320 admin@bestpropertyservices.co.nz www.bestpropertyservices.co.nz

JH17539

JH17540

What will your Business Giraffe be worth? david.wylie@experienceontap.co.nz 0275344338

Fundraise Factory, Howick. Phone 0800 784 785. www.fundraisefactory.com

BEST are your local property cleaning experts

• Turnover increased by 26% over 18 months • The manager dramatically increased his skills • An annual rent increase of $20,000 per year was overturned • A staff member was caught stealing and $40,000 was recovered

JH17503

Hayley Newton, Director (021) 1977600 info@tradiesocials.com www.tradiesocials.com

Helping you fundraise smarter, NOT harder!

We use the image of a giraffe in our business. Why? If you think about it a giraffe has a different perspective to most, if not all, of the animals around it. Experience On Tap could be your “Business Giraffe.” How? By using our many years of business management experience (more than 100 years between us) to focus on your issues and opportunities, your ideas and problems. So what is a Business Giraffe really worth? We don’t know what it could be worth to your business. Your answer depends on many factors including the issues and opportunities that you have (and haven’t) identified. It may involve the ideas and problems that you would like to address but never get to the top of your to do list. The real value of your Business Giraffe lies in what you do with the thinking time that interrupts being busy. What we can do is share with you what our Business Giraffe was worth to one client. Some background. They are a retail franchise employing more that 20 staff based in a shopping centre. We had no experience in that industry or products and made that clear before we took on the assignment. This is where the Business Giraffe comes to the fore. We observed what happened and asked lots of dumb questions to help us understand what was going on. The results:

“Hayley is very professional and easy to deal with. She understood my requirements and gave good advice and suggestions. I would recommend Hayley for all your social media and website needs”. B.Naran

JH17547

021 0274 3629 pam@thecoachingclinic.co.nz thecoachingclinic.co.nz

Promo Factory supplies quality branded merchandise, gift with purchase, uniforms and gifts for your staff and clients. This dynamic team is based in the heart of Howick, offering a wide range of promotional merchandise from your staple items such as the trusty branded pens, umbrellas, drink bottles, notebooks and uniforms, through to helping develop gift with purchase marketing strategy campaigns for larger brands. The team offer great ideas, quality products and top customer service. The key driver is ensuring your branded product is a “conversation starter” and delivers good return on your marketing spend. Email your logo to the team today to receive your custom FREE business visual board, sales@promofactory.co.nz. 20 years of putting your brand in peoples hands.

In 2019 a private facebook business group “Howick Click” was created by local business owner and event organiser Bo Burns. She relocated her business back to Howick after being based in East Tamaki for 15 years and was looking to connect with like-minded business owners, and nothing was available locally. For the first two years, the click group had only 45 members that Bo had personally invited and now a whopping increase to 717 business owners and managers and is growing daily. The reason for the growth was the week before the first Covid lockdown, Bo saw and spoke to many local business owners extremely distressed, and needing support and guidance more than ever. She arranged an emergency meeting at The Prospect where 60 local business owners turned up. This was the beginning and launch of the popular “Click Events” that have been a sellout event for two years now of 100 local business owners attending. The purpose of “The Click” group is for East Auckland business owners to connect, learn, network and grow. Bo’s passion and drive is helping local businesses succeed and promoting a prosperous economy in East Auckland by supporting locals. To join the Click group – go to www.facebook.com/ groups/howickclick or email howickclick@gmail.com for more information. This week’s event (June 30th) was another sellout, with two business speakers, live music, cheese and cocktail tastings, live art, goodie bags over $2000 of spot prizes donated by local businesses and more. Next event is in August.

What is a Business Giraffe worth?

Hayleys really deals with all types. From lawyers to Mortgage brokers, flooring installers to renovation experts. Social Media graphics, content and lead generation are all part of Hayley’s language. Other services her team handles are web design & e-commerce sites plus rebrands. A straight shooter, with an enthusiastic attitude, she will put you at ease as will her zero tolerance for complicated technojargon.

Pam Slater from Howick’s newest business, The Coaching Clinic, says she hears this stuff every day. “When it comes to getting into better shape, ‘eating better’ is the most important step. The only problem? Most of the advice out there simply isn’t sustainable. Actually, it’s just setting you up to fail.” Pam talks to women every day who are trying to muster up all the willpower they can find to diet their way to becoming healthier, fitter and stronger…but they still aren’t getting the results they want. The good news? There’s a better way. You can absolutely: • Eat better, without dieting or feeling deprived. • Move better, without the gruelling workouts. • Feel energized all day, so you can enjoy all the things you want and need to do. • Get the results you’ve always wanted and build the skills you need to stay that way for good. Pam started The Coaching Clinic after her own transformation. “I was the typical busy corporate woman. I’d put my work and career first for decades. I became unhealthy, unfit and secretly unconfident. But I chose to change. In fact, it was such a powerful change for me that I decided to keep going. Now I specialise in helping other professional women change their lives through exercise, nutrition and mindset!” Pam has limited spots available for 1-1 coaching from July. Get in touch today.

JH17501

“Don’t eat after 7pm!”

JH17398

Four Stripes Digital, 09 242 1821 www.fourstripes.co.nz admin@fourstripes.co.nz Monique: 021 089 88841 Evie 021 076 5821

Social Media and Marketing Management for Tradies:

“Avoid your favourite foods forever!”

Four Stripes Digital is a digital marketing agency. We provide marketing solutions to help small businesses succeed online. We do this through the use of digital marketing tools like Facebook Advertising, Google Ads and smart web design – practical, time-tested tools that deliver real-world results. Evie Todd and Monique Human Our strategies are built to fit your business goals and we never try to upsell you on things you don’t need. Clarity is king and we want to be certain that you always understand where your money is going, and why. At the end of the day, we don’t want to just be “the marketing people”. We want to be more than that. We want to be there to celebrate your wins and commiserate your setbacks. We want to crush your competition just as much as you do. We want you to feel like you can pick up the phone and give us a buzz whenever you’ve got a question, or kick your feet up and get comfy when you’re in the Four Stripes office. In other words, we want to be part of your team. We’re on a mission to help New Zealand businesses succeed online. It takes time, trust and hard work to build lasting relationships – and we’re all for it.

www.kentmorgan.co.nz 021 159 1251 Studio 4/61 Picton Street, Level 1, Cleave House Building

www.facebook.com/ groups/howickclick

Putting your LOGO on any product

What is “Howick Click” and how did it start?

JH17378

Advertising for small businesses

Anna-Marie de Beer, Serving Hands Nail Salon & Workshops Annamarie.debeer@gmail.com Phone 027 493 4898

Brendan Kent, expert jeweller, designer, and owner of Kent Morgan Jewellery, is the new kid on the block and he offers a unique approach to the custom jewellery design and creation process. Have you ever dreamed of not just designing your own piece of unique jewellery, Brendan Kent but also being involved in its creation too? Whatever your desired level of involvement, Brendan is here to guide his customers every step of the way, from initial chats and rough sketches through to renderings and the final creation. All of this is done in-house at Brendan’s custom jewellery workshop in Howick. You can choose to be a part of the actual making of your special piece of jewellery by sitting alongside Brendan and watching him bring your designs to life. You will even get a chance to ‘be the jeweller’ by getting on the tools yourself - hammer, file and polish your piece to perfection. Your unique designs will be expertly crafted by a local Howick artisan to make your precious jewellery all the more special.

JH17386

JH17548

KMT Bookkeeping Services T 027 559 0294 | E kartay@outlook.co.nz facebook.com/kmtbookkeepers

Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — 11

East Auckland’s largest FREE business owner platform

Jeweller provides the personal touch

Serving Hands Nail Salon & Workshops

Your East Auckland accounting, admin expert

www.times.co.nz

10 — Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022

“I look at my clients as my own business and I put my heart into what I do.”

“Weigh and measure every morsel of food you eat!”

Pip Burns, Claire Atkinson, Bo Burns and Jamie Lucero

Promo Factory, Howick. Phone 0800 784 785. www.promofactory.co.nz

Accounts made easy—your numbers matter

Better Bookkeepers sandi@betterbookkeepers.co.nz Phone 027 418 8421 www.betterbookkeepers.co.nz @betterbookkeepersnz

JH17541

Michelle or Shona 09 537 4320 admin@bestpropertyservices.co.nz www.bestpropertyservices.co.nz

JH17539

JH17540

What will your Business Giraffe be worth? david.wylie@experienceontap.co.nz 0275344338

Fundraise Factory, Howick. Phone 0800 784 785. www.fundraisefactory.com

BEST are your local property cleaning experts

JH17503

Hayley Newton, Director (021) 1977600 info@tradiesocials.com www.tradiesocials.com

Helping you fundraise smarter, NOT harder!

JH17547

021 0274 3629 pam@thecoachingclinic.co.nz thecoachingclinic.co.nz

What is a Business Giraffe worth?

JH17501

“Don’t eat after 7pm!”

JH17398

Four Stripes Digital, 09 242 1821 www.fourstripes.co.nz admin@fourstripes.co.nz Monique: 021 089 88841 Evie 021 076 5821

Social Media and Marketing Management for Tradies:

“Avoid your favourite foods forever!”

www.kentmorgan.co.nz 021 159 1251 Studio 4/61 Picton Street, Level 1, Cleave House Building

www.facebook.com/ groups/howickclick

Putting your LOGO on any product

What is “Howick Click” and how did it start?

JH17378

Advertising for small businesses

Anna-Marie de Beer, Serving Hands Nail Salon & Workshops Annamarie.debeer@gmail.com Phone 027 493 4898

JH17386

JH17548

KMT Bookkeeping Services T 027 559 0294 | E kartay@outlook.co.nz facebook.com/kmtbookkeepers

Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — 11

East Auckland’s largest FREE business owner platform

Jeweller provides the personal touch

Serving Hands Nail Salon & Workshops

Your East Auckland accounting, admin expert

www.times.co.nz

12 — Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Pakuranga to Panmure, faster. Great news East Aucklanders. The Eastern busway stage 1, is now open. That means up to 5 mins faster rides, buses running every 6-8 mins, and half-price fares, from Panmure to Pakuranga and vice versa. Happy travels.

AT.govt.nz/halfpricefares *50% offer applies to AT timetabled bus, train and ferry services, excludes Waiheke and tourist ferries. Applies until 31 August 2022. Payment by AT HOP card or cash tickets bought at AT HOP terminals. Masks are currently required on public transport. KC15431

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

www.times.co.nz

Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — 13

TRIBUTE

RSA, Special Olympics legacy C

olin Geoffrey Smith, who was made a life member of Howick RSA in 2018, has

died. Smith, who was also heavily involved with the Special Olympics, died at Middlemore Hospital on June 22. His death notice reads: “Loved husband of Beverly. Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many in Australia and NZ. Colin will be sadly missed and fondly remembered.” Smith was born and educated in Sydney, NSW. At the age of 18

he enlisted in the final intake for National Service with the Royal Australian Navy. He trained as a seaman and radar plotter. On completion of his National Service, Smith met and married Beverly Quedley and came to New Zealand in 1965 and never left. Not long after his arrival, Smith became involved in many local clubs and organisation as part of their committees. He has dedicated many years to the Special Olympics movement. He served on their committees in various capacities from 1989 to 2012. He is a life member of that organisation.

Not content with the Special Olympics, Smith put his name forward and was elected to the RSA Executive Committee in 2012. He first joined Howick RSA in 2004. With his special talents in finance, Smith was made a member of the finance sub-committee in 2013 and in 2015 he was appointed chairman. Smith was elected VP in 2014 and was senior VP of the association. After

a few years as understudy to Jan Lawrence, Smith assumed the title of Poppy Day organiser/ co-ordinator. Smith ran the Mt Wellington U5s rugby league team for about four years, was on the Owairoa School committee for nine years in the 1970s and was involved with the Panmure Basin Sailing Club in 1980s becoming Commodore. He enjoyed sailing single-handed and with his sons.

Left: Colin Smith enlisted in the final intake for National Service with the Royal Australian Navy where he trained as a seaman and radar plotter.

➤ WWII veteran Eric Douglas Wilson died on June 24. See next week’s Times for his tribute.

ART

Susu awarded Iris Fisher Scholarship Local contemporary gallery Te Tuhi has announced Tzu-Cheng Alex Su (Susu) as the recipient of the 2022 Iris Fisher Scholarship. The scholarship is a national award of $5000 given to support a postgraduate student in the final year of a visual arts/fine arts course of study, in honour of a founding member of the Pakuranga Arts Society, Iris Fisher. Completing a BFA at the Elam School of Fine Arts, Susu employs a wide range of media- from digital to painting to video. Having migrated to Auckland from Taiwan at the age of 15, Susu

Susu is 2022’s recipient of the Iris Fisher Scholarship. Photo Susu

Take a virtual tour of our luxury apartments!

draws on this experience by focusing on ideas related to journeying and the frontier of extra terrestrial in their work. Susu’s recent exhibitions include A Mass of Pub-a-Pub-alee (2019) and promising.space at Window Gallery in Auckland. Susu’s work will also be included in two group shows at the Physics Room (Christchurch) and play_ station (Wellington) later in the year. “(I’m) beyond grateful to have received the scholarship,” Susu says. “I would like to thank the team

Susu, promising.space,2021 (still).

at Te Tuhi, and the Lou and Iris Fisher Charitable Trust for this opportunity. I would also like to express my love for my Tāmaki

Image courtesy of the artist

Makaurau family who’s supported me through my journey and allow me the strength to challenge myself.”

Ruru Apartments Ruru Apartments available right now available right now

Price from $1,090,000 Half of the apartments are now sold! Visit ruru.realliving.co.nz and take a virtual tour of these stunning new apartments to see for yourself what all the talk is about. These apartments are even more impressive in real life. Personal tours are available.

RURU APARTMENTS

Book a time now with Kate

Call Kate Wynn now on 09 576 5990 or 021 855 735 to arrange a viewing. Some stunning apartments still available! License to Occupy

ruru.realliving.co.nz ruru.realliving.co.nz KC15468

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

14 — Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022

COMMUNITY

COLLINS NEW PAKURANGA ROTARY PRESIDENT In keeping with Rotary International timetables, Rotary clubs all around the world conduct an annual roll-over of leadership close to the middle of the calendar year. For Pakuranga Rotary Club, this event took place at the Howick Club last Monday night when about 55 members, partners and guests witnessed the handover of the presidents’ chain of office from Allan Vester to Mike Collins. After a buffet meal, Vester expressed appreciation for his outgoing board members (directors) and others who had contributed to his challenging year in office. He was also pleased to announce that Ian Handisides would be the recipient of his President’s Cup award for loyal service over the year in a variety of roles. As the new president, Collins used the 2022 - 2023 Rotary Theme ‘Imagine Rotary’ as the principal focus for his visions for the

COMMUNITY

Youth focus a guiding light By ZOE GARDEN

T The new president of Pakuranga Rotary Club, Mike Collins, left, and outgoing president Allan Vester. Phone supplied

year ahead. Among these is a desire to reinvigorate those projects and activities for which the club has had a proud history but also to initiate new plans with a view to attracting particularly younger people to the club as members, “a happy blend of past and future in the usual spirit of fellowship and the desire to serve our community”. His incoming board was introduced compris-

ing a mix of long-standing Rotarians with some of the newer members. Keynote speaker on the night was former National Party cabinet minister and Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson who, in his inimitable style, gave an entertaining and enlightening exposé of his working, political and diplomatic background over the years, said Pakuranga Rotary’s Peter Woodcock.

Locally...

you’ll find us.

15 IN WR % JE IN OF CT K F IO LE NS

www.times.co.nz

Face Doctors Howick @ NZ Skin Clinic, Unit 4A, 10 Wellington St, Howick Village. (09) 524 5665 Mobile 021 272 6050 E: facedoctorshowick@xtra.co.nz

www.facedoctors.co.nz Treatments available for: • Frown lines, crows, forehead lines and facial slimming. • Dermal filler: Nasolabial folds, cheek lift, jowl and chin enhancement. • Non surgical removal of lumps and moles. • Platelet rich plasma or the vampire treatment. • P-Shot® and O-Shot®. • Skin care, sweating treatments.

ment, a factor that is significant for teens, Taylor says. “It’s such a formative period in your life,” he says. “I think having some good role models and support is important.” Taylor and Eng both came into their roles last year. Employed by the Church Centre as a Lay Pastor responsible for youth work and worship/ music planning as of last year, Taylor is completing a diploma in Christian leadership at Laidlaw College. He lives locally with his grandfather Kerry. A former head boy at Botany Downs College, Eng is a youth worker that the Church employs at Edgewater College through a 24-7 YouthWork programme. He is working towards becoming a teacher. “Growing up in the youth group, it’s great to be able to take the same position and inspire the young people around us,” Eng says. Taylor echoes these sentiments. “A lot of my youth

group friends are still my friends,” he says. “Life-long friendships are formed.” At the Friday night youth programme, Taylor says he never has to ask the students to put their cell phones away, because “they are very rarely using them anyway”. “It’s an interesting contrast to how you see the youth a lot of the time, being ‘glued to their phones’, so to speak,” Taylor says. “Despite the world being more connected today than ever before, we see more and more disconnectedness, especially in our young people. I believe that what we offer on Friday night is a place of authentic connection and community with others. Something that an online game or social media cannot truly replicate.” Eng agrees. “We want this space to be a place where we can grow community and relationships.” Visit www.ecw.org.nz

BOOK ONLINE

www.highlandparkdental.co.nz Phone 09 537 4641 to see our dentists, hygienists and oral health therapist

KC15406

KC14876-V2

Dr Mark Morunga, BHB, MBCHB, Dip Paeds, Dip CEM Cert Andrology, FRNZCUC, MNZSCM. Cosmetic Physician

Lucas Eng, left, and Caleb Taylor are youth leaders at East City Wesleyan Church. Photo supplied

· Don’t forget your FREE DENTAL CARE for year 9 to 18 years of age. · We take emergency appointments and we have extended our hours. · For your safety all our surgeries are now negative pressure as per USFDA requirements.

One of Auckland’s most experienced Cosmetic Physicians

Dr Mark Morunga 021 272 6050

hroughout their formative years, east Aucklanders Caleb Taylor and Lucas Eng attended East City Wesleyan Church’s Friday night youth programme. Years later, Taylor is now a qualified builder, Eng is studying computer science and statistics, and both are youth leaders at the same programme they spent their teens partaking in. Each Friday from 7pm9pm, there are different activities and games for the 20-30 kids (aged 11-18) to participate in – anything from Mafia to Scatter to football in the parking lot. “We try to mix it up so it’s not just physical games,” Taylor says. After around 40 minutes of fun, they will move into the auditorium to sing songs, then a message or devotion will be shared – “teaching something simple, such as a principle,” Taylor says – and then they’ll go into small groups and talk about it. “We find it a lot more engaging to discuss the subject,” Taylor says. “Such as ‘do we believe in this’ or ‘do we do this?’” Throughout these hours, Taylor, Eng and the other youth leaders will facilitate conversations, encourage questions and create a safe and belonging environ-

Howick Tennis Club’s Midweek Ladies collected many pairs of pyjamas and associated products at their recent fun tournament. Photo supplied

FUNDRAISER

Tennis club gets behind charity again ✓ Full Body Skin Checks – Comprehensive and affordable ✓ Free ﬁrst-time spot checks with our Dermoscopist ✓ Mole Removals + Skin tag and wart treatment ✓ Skin Cancer Detection & Treatment – Digital Dermoscopy ✓ Membership Options Available ✓ Southern Cross Aﬃliated NZ Skin Health 4A/10 Wellington St, Howick Ph: (09) 533 4141 E: info@nzskinhealth.co.nz www.nzskinhealth.co.nz

KC15418

Don’t risk it, call us to make an appointment today.

KC15430

The Howick Tennis Club Midweek Ladies held a Jammies in June fun tournament recently. At very short notice the ladies decided to hold the tournament before the club courts are to be replaced. Entry fee to the tournament was a one pair of children’s pyjamas which are donated to the Middlemore Foundation’s appeal. Twenty-seven pairs of pyjamas, slippers, dressing gowns and blankets were given by generous club members.

Each year at the Midweek AGM the Howick ladies vote to hold tournaments to fundraise for various charities in the Howick-Pakuranga area. Leading up to Christmas, two more tournaments will be held with proceeds going to Bellyful and the All Saints Food Bank. The Howick Tennis Club is a familyfriendly club and has various club sessions to suit all tennis requirements. Email howicktennis@xtra.co.nz for mid-season new members membership options.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

www.times.co.nz

EDUCATION

Botany college students strike gold in artifical intelligence challenge project A team of five from Botany Downs Secondary College has struck gold in the annual Imagine Cup Junior AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Good Challenge. Last week Microsoft announced the top 10 regional winners. Thousands of students aged 13-18 from Australia and New Zealand participated in the challenge. They had to submit creative ideas to solve some of the world’s biggest issues using the power of AI, business enterprise, and innovative skills. “BDSC Commerce integrated Imagine Cup Junior in their Year 10 Business Pathways classes,” Shraddha Sharma, head of commerce, said. They imagined how artificial intelligence, robotics and machine learning could be applied to real world social, cultural, health, or environmental challenges. Students also learned about Microsoft’s ethical approach to AI.

“Out of 450 team submissions, one Year 10 team Bye to Germs won the Australia and New Zealand Regional Award — an outstanding achievement by Syri Albrett-Stafford, Taki Chen, Vidhita Bhatti, Sonia Leung and Starz Tawhara,” Sharma said. Bye to Germs’ winning idea was to create a germ scanning app to improve hygiene in people’s daily lives which includes accessibility for the blind or visually impaired. The app detects the percentage of harmful bacteria on different surfaces. “The team used their excellent communication and collaboration skills and applied critical thinking and creativity to come up with a breath-taking array of inventive concepts and plans,” Sharma said. Sharma received the 2022 Microsoft Teacher Commendation Award for his effort and for being the most engaged teacher.

Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — 15

LITERATURE

Agnew a finalist A

ward-winning children’s writer Leonie Agnew, of Pakuranga, is a finalist for a national junior fiction award. Agnew, a teacher, is in the mix again, this time in the 2022 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults which attracted a record 199 entries. Hers is one of 28 titles announced as finalists. She was declared one of the Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Junior Fiction Award category finalists with The Memory Thief (Penguin Random House NZ). In this category, the judges said the finalists stood out with not only original concepts, but also accomplished world-building, authentic characterisation and settings and, ultimately, well-written stories for this important age group. The winners of each of the six main categories — picture book, junior fiction, young adult fiction, non-fiction, illustration and te reo māori — will take home $7500 and will then be in the running to be named the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year, with a further $7500 prize money. In addition, the judges will award a Best First Book prize of $2500 to a previously unpublished author or illustrator. The ceremony to announce the winners is in Wellington on August 10. The Times last month reported Agnew had won the Storylines Tessa Duder Award, a national competition for a young adult manuscript. The winner gets a publishing

Author and teacher Leonie Agnew is in line for yet another award. Times photo Wayne Martin

deal with Australasian book publisher Walker Books Australia. The award is named for celebrated Kiwi author Tessa Duder. The manuscript is currently titled The Impossible Story of Hannah Kemp. With regard to these current awards, the judges said it is the highest number of submissions ever received for the awards, “the preeminent celebration of publishing for young people in New Zealand”. “Competing across six main categories, the 2022 finalists offer New Zealand’s young readers an educative, engaging and engrossing selection of books with a uniquely Kiwi flavour,” convenor of judges Pauline

(Vaeluaga) Smith said. “This year’s entries explore a vast range of topics, including protest, autism, gender equality, racism and history, providing a platform for thoughtful and, hopefully, some gritty discussions. “These big topics are so important for sparking conversations with tamariki and rangatahi. Being able to think about and discuss them critically is crucial given the disruptions over the past few years and the rise of misinformation young people now face.” Smith said it is wonderful to see authors having fun with themes for younger readers and that plenty of the finalist books will delight and entertain. The growing strength of books with te ao Māori world view and the growing number and quality of titles in te reo Māori also stood out to this year’s judges. Several of Agnew’s books have been shortlisted for or won awards, including the Tom Fitzgibbon Award in 2010, the Junior Fiction Section, the Children’s Choice Junior Fiction section and the Best First Book Award of the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards 2012, and the Master of the Inkpot Competition in 2015. She has also been the recipient of a writing residency at the University of Otago. Agnew grew up in Howick and attended Baradene College for four years, then Howick College for a year.

Quality Home Renovations

DO YOU NEED A BATHROOM MAKEOVER? Call our friendly team now

Book online for us to visit your home to get a FREE QUOTATION:

thebuildingguys.co.nz WE DO KITCHEN & BATHROOMS LAUNDRY REMODEL MAJOR ALTERATIONS (NO JOB TOO BIG FOR OUR TEAM)

PLUMBING ELECTRICAL TILING & VINYL PAINT & PLASTERING DESIGN & BUILD

WE DO EVERYTHING JH17553

JH17440-v5

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

16 — Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Feedback

THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME

On June 6 at Botany Town Centre, I fell and suffered a head injury. I want to thank very much the young man and the two off-duty nurses who came to my aid so kindly and efficiently. Also to the two St John’s nurses who reassured and helped me.

Patricia Houghton, Pakuranga

WELCOME BACK THE WARSHIPS

I couldn’t agree more with Peter Fahey (Sunday Star Times). We need to welcome back US Navy warships, nuclear or otherwise, and enlarge our own navy in the process. Clearly China and Russia wish to take control both in the Pacfic, Asia and Europe and inevitably the South Pacific thereby clipping the United States’ military wings. China already owns land in 33 countries, including ours, many on strategic trade routes or, in quite a few cases, military bases, one right next to a US base. The time for blinkered, small town and naive politics and a growing dependency on China is over. The dependency and power Russia exerted over NATO countries by their dependence on Russia’s oil and gas resulting in the tragedy that is Ukraine should serve as a warning to New Zealand. When China marches unheeded into Taiwan which is just around the corner, it may then already be too late.

Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay

SOME NUMBERS RE THE GANGS

Re: Community safety of increasing concern (MP Simeon Brown. — Times, June 1). I read ‘Gangs’ by Greg Newbold and Rawiri Taonui, https:teara.govt.nz/ print and checked the list of New Zealand governments in Wikipedia. The first gangs appeared in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin

Your opinion matters to us. Email us at editor@times.co.nz; comment on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ timesonlinenz; or write to us at The Editor, Times Newspapers, PO Box 38232, Howick, Auckland 2145. Letters should not exceed 200 words and should carry the name, residential address and contact telephone number of the author.

in the mid-1950s. National was in government 1949 -1957. During the Second National Government (1960 — 1972), the following gangs appeared: Hell’s Angels, (1961) Mongrel Mob (1962), Head Hunters (1967), Highway 61 (1968), Epitaph Riders (1969), Black Bulls (1970) later named Black Power (1971). In late 70s the White Supremacy emerged. In 1978 came Devil’s Henchmen followed by the Road Knights in 1979 under the Third National Government (1975 -1984). During the nine years National was in power (2008 — 2017), MP and former leader Judith Collins served as Minister of Police, of Corrections, of Justice — three portfolios giving her a good understanding of the criminality in New Zealand and the root causes of crime. If National has the answers, why was the gang problem not resolved then, Mr Brown? In Norwegian, German and Dutch prisons, there is a focus on rehabilitation. The punishment is taking away their freedom. The inmates are prepared for the life outside through education, job trainings, therapy and activities. Since 2007, Norway is helping inmates to find accommodation and work with a steady income before release. The recidivism rate is one of the lowest in the world at 20 per cent.

Brigitte Horne, Howick

PRESERVE THE TREES

Mayor Phil Goff wants to tax the Auckland ratepayers $13.3 million to create an urban forest. However, due to the Auckland Council housing policy of replacing one house with five dwellings, a forest of mature trees have been cut down by developers. In addition, the Tupuna Maunga Authority has cut down many mature trees and wants to cut down more (at ratepayers expense). Kauri trees were planted alongside Mt Smart Road (an unsuitable environment) and most have since

What’s on SOUTH CITY MASTER SWIMMERS

If you’ve swum before and are looking for a friendly place to train with like-minded adults, come and join us at Lloyd Elsmore Pool on Monday or Wednesday nights 7pm-8pm or Sunday mornings 8am-9am. Small fee and joining criteria apply. Email southcitymasters@gmail.com.

ZONTA CLUB OF EAST AUCKLAND

Please join us to hear a member’s story of her life as a young woman in South Africa and later as a professional woman in New Zealand. Ruby Govender joined Zonta East Auckland through her desire to support women in refugee and migrant communities in the belief that this would empower them to become contributing members of their newly acquired societies. Our meeting is on July 5 at 6:30pm at the Howick Club. Phone president Gay 021 145 1574.

www.times.co.nz

GENEALOGISTS

The next meeting of the Howick Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists will be held on Saturday July 9, at St Andrew’s Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick at 1.30pm. Rev Dr Allan Davidson, ONZM (Church Historian) will be talking on “Life and Death at St. John’s College 1844 to c1900, Marked and Unmarked Graves.” Door charge $5. Visitors welcome. Further information phone 536-4388 or 576-5400.

COMBINED PROBUS

Bucklands Beach Combined Probus meets first Monday each month at Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, 21 Morrow Ave, Bucklands Beach. Our next meeting is on Monday July 4 from 10am to 12 noon. For friendship, fellowship and fun. Morning tea provided. All welcome. Speaker Colleen Brown on the ‘Bulford Kiwi’. For enquiries phone Patricia Davies on 533 5666 or email: barry.davies@xtra.co.nz.

OPEN LETTER TO AT Re: Auckland Transport’s (AT) latest memo re Sunnyhills School Safer Streets Programme. Dear Auckland Transport, Myself and others in and around Fordyce Avenue remain mystified as to (a) why you continue with and (b) how you justify this expensive and abysmal project. At the risk of repeating what has gone before, in simple terms: ➤ There never was or ever has been an accident around Sunnyhills School in at least 40 years, if ever. The cost of this temporary and unnecessary experiment must be huge. It is highly likely that should AT ever decide on a final design, there will be no funding available to complete it. ➤ Changes in behaviour take no account of the fact that 3 point turns, children crossing the street from behind parked cars, cars parking over driveways etc have shifted and

now occur just over the hill and out of sight of the school. I would venture that the referred to responses in support of AT’s efforts to date do not represent the view of locals who live in Fordyce Ave but are the views of those who visit for 10 minutes, morning and afternoon. The once pretty entrance to Fordyce Ave has now been disgracefully disfigured for at least 18 months and based on AT’s latest response, looks like remaining so for at least another year. As witnessed by those of us who live here, the longer this goes on the uglier it becomes with thriving weeds and dying plants filling grotesque plastic planter boxes, leaves and other detritus building up behind them, red reflective bollards and ineffective speed bumps adding insult to injury aesthetically. A solution for your consideration. Remove all the bollards, planter boxes, line painting etc and

died, if they had grown how would they have been managed? Why is there an obsession with growing native trees when many exotics are more useful for the fruit, nuts and the timber they provide. Plant trees yes, but preserve the ones we have

to their 7.3 tons. India’s per capita is 1.91 tons. This attitude of “what difference can I make, I’m just one person” is what has got us in the mess we’re in. New Zealand has a long way to go before we can compare ourselves favourably with other countries.

CARBON CRAZY? YES WE ARE

$450K FOR PROPOSED CROSSING

Arthur Moore, Pakuranga

Ian George’s assertion (June 22) that New Zealand’s contribution to global CO2 levels is insignificant compared to other countries is misleading and incorrect. China may contribute 30 per cent of world emissions compared to our 0.17 per cent, but it is home to 290 x our population. Our emissions per capita is almost equal to China, 7.14 metric tons compared

Martin Spinks, Mellons Bay

I read in last week’s, June 22, edition of the Times of Auckland Transport’s (AT) proposal to spend $450,000 building a new pedestrian crossing on the Pakuranga Highway. I decided to visit this area and get some facts. Starting just west of Grammar School Road and walking west it took me six minutes to walk to the pedestrian crossing

return Fordyce Ave to its former glory. Based on history safety issues won’t change. AT will not be embarrassed by having to announce, sometime in the future, that although they have sympathy for the experiment, there are in fact no funds to complete it. If it would help, myself and others would be pleased to remove the offending material for AT thus saving further unnecessary cost. As an observation, I often drop my granddaughter off at Glendowie School in the morning. This school is on a main thoroughfare with much higher traffic volumes than Sunnyhills Primary. Their modus operandi is to put a few cones down the street for, say, 30 metres at crossing time, man the crossing signs as per normal and everything works swimmingly! Why don’t you try it?

Bary Williams, Sunnyhills

opposite Saint Kentigern College. Using the same starting point it took me four minutes to walk east to the pedestrian crossing opposite Glenmore Road. Incidentally, I did not see another pedestrian during my walk. In my opinion these funds could be used for sensible higher priority projects rather than spending $450,000 on this project. I’m not sure if AT really care what we think. They have a steady income flow from ratepayers — 34 per cent of our rates go to AT and they spend it on such crazy projects such as the 68 T3 cameras spread over a 2.3km section of Onewa Road or the highly dangerous cycle/vehicle divider in west Auckland. Maybe a new mayor will bring some accountability to AT. Here’s hoping.

Andrew Lister, Botany

What’s On is a free community notice-board for non-profit groups. Send notices to whatson@times.co.nz or drop into our office at 10 Central Terrace, Howick. Notices must be received by the Wednesday before publication. While every effort is made to run the notices, space restrictions may mean notices may not run. Keep notices to less than 50 words. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE YOUR NOTICE WILL RUN. Where publication of a notice is time-critical, groups should consider placing a classified advertisement to ensure placement.

PAKURANGA SENIORNET

Our July monthly meeting will be held on July 1 at 10am at St Andrew’s Church, cnr Vincent St and Ridge Rd Howick. Our guest will be Howick Historian Alan La Roche who will talk on Howick old and new. Visitors welcome. For enquiries and further information please phone Warren 5343482.

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP

Friendship Group for Seniors meets weekly in Howick, Panmure and Pakuranga. Come for morning tea and lunch. To find out more phone Communicare 631 5986.

ENGLISH CLASSES

Learn English for daily life at Howick Community Library, 25 Uxbridge Road. Classes are free for New Zealand citizens and residents. Classes are on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and run by English Language Partners.

EASTERN DISTRICT COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB.

All visitors welcome, Wednesday June 29, 7pm. Come and be entertained with live music or come and sing or play an instrument. Bucklands and Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Bucklands Beach. Non-members $5. For more information phone Bev 021 11 56 866.

WALK AWAY FROM DIABETES WORKSHOP

Muskaan Care Trust NZ brings Connecting the DOTS — Health Workshops series supported by Howick Local Board. Learn with diabetes management experts from Diabetes NZ and MNSV Consultants & Research, Sunday July 3, 11am, Botany Library. For more information email botany. library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB

New Horizons Singles Social and Friendship Club for 50s up, seeking new members. We generate

our own fun and entertainment. If you are looking for company to enjoy outings, dining out, walks, movies, summer BBQs please contact Rachel 021 02691679 or Mike 021 840141 or www.auckland-singles-social-club.org.nz.

GARAGE SALE

The July Barn Sale at Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Rd, will be held at 8am on Saturday July 2. On special this month will be books. All books — fiction, nonfiction, hard cover, paperback — 50c each. Children’s books 4 for $1. Lots of other bargains as well.

JOURNEY TO WHOLE HEALTH

With Mike Turinsky: Howick Local Board Member for Botany and a Youth Development expert will talk about his journey to achieve balanced health and manage stress. Sunday 10th July @ 11am, Botany Library. for more information Email: botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

CLASSIFIEDS

SITUATIONS VACANT

Owairoa Primary School Howick

DE283536

DE283539

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 cleaner to join our team to keep our building spik-and-span. This is a permanent position, for the right person and an excellent opportunity to join a great company. Hours of work are Monday Wednesday, Friday 9 to 4. If you are interested, please apply now with a copy of your current CV. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency. Full drivers licence required.

CARAVAN CLEANER REQUIRED Looking for a change of pace?

WANTED

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 cleaner to join our team in prepping caravans for delivery. This is a permanent position for the right person and an excellent opportunity to join a great company. If you are interested, please apply now with a copy of your current CV. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency. Full drivers licence required.

DE282244

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT ASSISTANT

MORNING SERVERY PERSON Stand TŪ Māia works to support tamariki who live with whānau or are in care, and are vulnerable to cumulative harm and have complex needs.

DE283505

Are you a Sales & Customer Service Superstar? THEN WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU! Fundraise Factory & Promo Factory are looking for a sales/customer service superstar to join their expanding team. We are based in the heart of Howick Village.

We are a 24/7 residential care facility in Half Moon Bay, Auckland looking for a Morning Servery Person 32 hours per week. Hours of work Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 1pm and Friday 6.30am to 3pm. The candidate needs to have a “can do” attitude – this position requires an active person as the role involves setting up the dining area for children/family meals, preparing breakfasts and morning tea, doing the dishes and clean-up of the kitchen and dining room afterwards. Assisting the cook with lunch and dinner prep. Key Attributes: • Good time keeping and reliability, • Common sense, • Friendly & a sense of humour, • Ability to work unattended, • Loyal and trustworthy, Police and Oranga Tamariki Vetting required. Email cover letter and CV to: auckland@standforchildren.org.nz Applications close: July 3 2022 or for an informal chat, contact Helena Dean on 09-534-4017.

Howick College is seeking a friendly, helpful team member to work across a number of technology departments in the school. The position is for 25 hours per week during term time. Days and times are negotiable but we would prefer someone able to work a minimum of 4 days per week. The successful applicant will have practical skills, preferably in wood work, and be prepared to learn how to operate any unfamiliar technology equipment. Duties include: preparation and ordering of resources, maintaining equipment, assisting students with the operation of our 3D printers and laser cutter. If you are keen to be part of a team striving to realise our vision of “Inspiring a community of passionate learners”, please send your completed Employment Application Form (which can be downloaded from our website https://www.howickcollege.school.nz/careeropportunities) with an accompanying CV and covering letter to: employment@howick. school.nz Applications close on Friday 8 July at 5:00 pm

We are Stand Tu Maia a charity that provides a nationwide intensive wraparound service which includes our Auckland village in Half Moon Bay for children and their families. To be successful in this role you will be: • A creative and practical cook that provides nourishing meals to our tamariki and adult groups • A qualified cook/chef • Experienced in managing Food Safety Requirements/ audits and high standards of hygiene • Able to work within a budget. • Able to manage the day to day operation of the kitchen and servery areas, including ordering of food and supplies. • A flexible team member. • Enjoy making a difference to children, families and the wider team. This position is 30 hours/week. Hours are 10.30am-6pm. We welcome informal visits and calls: Helena 021 1319383 auckland@standforchildren.org.nz Applications close: Sunday 03 July 2022.

DE283296

MP283529

DE283587

DE283490

FULL OR PART-TIME POSITION

We require a confident person with excellent typing/dicta and general office skills for our property valuation office at Highbrook. The role involves mainly typing of property valuation reports, together with other general office duties. Full time hours would be 8.30am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday however consideration would be given to someone who may prefer part-time hours. Our office support team all have core hours, but working as a team with some flexibility is required to cover absence and varying workloads. We anticipate there may be an option to incorporate some hours working from home in due course.

Whitford Park Golf Club is looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, likes to be a part of a fun hard-working team and who wants to make a difference. This role is not an apprenticeship or qualified Greenkeeper’s position but may suit someone with previous work history in this field. The role will entail some rostered weekend work. Suitable work experience may include vehicle machinery operation, landscaping, gardening, or mowing, handyman type of work. The most important attribute is a positive attitude and willingness to work. Applicants must be physically fit and not mind working in all types of weather. Benefits of being part of the Whitford Park Golf Club Team: • Free Golf membership • Uniform provided • Good working environment • Top 30 NZ Golf Club • The chance to make a difference Please forward your CV to: course@whitfordpark.co.nz Closing date for applications is Friday, 8th July 2022.

Would you enjoy restoring children’s health through nutritious food and joyful meal times? If so, we would like to talk to you.

SUB CONTRACTOR OR PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT

• Full drivers current clean drivers licence • Must be able to confidently drive a manual vehicle • Want to work as part of a great team • Experience not necessary but a great attitude is • Training provided if not experienced • 5 star health and safety For more info forward CV to admin@bestpropertyservices.co.nz or call 021 366 615 Shona

GREENKEEPERS ASSISTANT

COOK/ CHEF

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

Exterior Cleaner/Waterblaster

SECRETARY/OFFICE SUPPORT

A more detailed job description is available by emailing enquiries@seagars.nz

CLEANER REQUIRED

E: Chris@jaycoauckland.co.nz | P: 09 271 3434

TEACHER AIDE SPECIAL NEEDS

LIVE LOCAL, WORK LOCAL

Pakuranga Park, is an evolving and growing village. With the village undergoing an extensive regeneration and our new Ruru apartments selling fast, we are looking to expand our team. We are currently looking for the following positions, Registered Nurse, Care Givers, Maintenance Hand, House Keepers. If you are interested in joining our team please email ursula.glynos@realliving.co.nz with your CV

Looking for a change of pace?

MP283014

Are you a night owl with a kind and caring attitude towards children? Looking to work overnight – 1 night per week – 9 hours on a permanent Sunday pm / Monday am roster at our Half Moon Bay site in Auckland, with other shifts as requested occasionally. This is an awake position which includes regular checking on children throughout the night. When applying you will need to provide a covering letter along with your CV. Police and Oranga Tamariki vetting is required. Applications close 3 July 2022 or for an informal chat, contact Elaheh Shirzad-Khan (Therapeutic Care & Education Team Leader) on 09 534 4017 or email auckland@standforchildren.org.nz MP283099-V2

We are a busy family in Bucklands Beach with two children aged 8 and 10 needing some assistance with childcare after school 2 days a week. We need someone with a full drivers licence and a car so they can pick up kids from school (800m from our house) and take to after school activities (all local around Howick). We also need someone to help with their homework and prepare their dinner. Hours would be: 2.45pm to 6/6.30pm two days a week on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, $22-$25 per hour. We pay AA $/km for any kms travelled for taking the kids to and from activities. If you are interested, please contact Rebecca on 027 233 4446.

SITUATIONS VACANT

VOLUNTEERS

SITUATIONS VACANT

VOLUNTEERS

HOUSEKEEPING (Cleaning)

Are invited to help out at our friendship groups in Howick, Panmure & Pakuranga. If you have a few hours a week and love to organise fun things to do for our seniors contact Communicare.

Ph 631 5968

MP283102-V2

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PASSIONATE

The Bullseye – Person we are looking for We are on the hunt for a confident, fun, energetic, down to earth person who can think outside the square. Must be able to work under pressure, have great work ethics, be positive and have a “Can Do anything” attitude. Fluent command of written & verbal English language is essential. Driving license essential.

MANAGER PERMANENT

The Engine Room – Job Role • Dealing with incoming customer enquiries • Growing & engaging in our CRM program • Sending quotes & processing orders • Liaising with suppliers & ordering products • General Office Duties

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING ASSISTANT | 25 HOURS

Based in Pakuranga for 28 years, we are a Not-forProfit “Special Character” organisation focused on improving the wellbeing of people in the community.

The Grand FINALE – What we are really trying to say If you are looking for a fun, dynamic company to work for with a great working environment, where a day is never the same, we want to hear from you. The role is varied, and there is a lot of support internally and externally. AYE AYE CAPTAIN – Yes I’m in, I want to apply Great news! Please check out our websites and socials, then email us your CV to: bo@fundraisefactory.com. In your covering letter, please briefly give us an overview of both our brands and how you see you’re a good fit for our company.

DE283428

Email your CV to: chair@pakcc.org.nz or call Eric Shiels on 0275892334 to discuss this position.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting English Language Learners. Does this sound like you? • Likes to innovate, challenge, design and explore within our flexible learning model. • Acknowledges and respects cultural and linguistic diversity. • Wants to work with students one to one, and in small groups, supporting English Language Learners in the classroom • Keen to grow individually and collectively as a member of our Dream Team. • Delivers our commitment to help students learn English as a second language. • Showcases their resilience, student-focus and excellent sense of humour. • Wants to belong to a unique learning community.

Experience working with children a bonus! Experience/knowledge of English Language Learners also a bonus! Please email admin@tenikau.school.nz for a copy of the job application, job description and referee report. Applications close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday 22 July 2022 Come and join our whānau oriented environment – awesome staff, amazing tamariki and a supportive community

DE283365

Please email your CV to: brian@ambridgerose.co.nz DE283292

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Part time role 16 hours/ week, working weekends Saturday and Sunday 8.30am-5pm. Please email your CV to mike@ambridgerose.co.nz or call 5762590.

DE283550

TUITION YI QUAN an internal art the way of the focused fist. Ph 0274 872811

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

0800 696 874

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

KIDS KARATE

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

CD45807

www.fundraisefactory.com www.promofactory.co.nz

Te Uho o te Nikau Primary School is a newly established Year 1-6 school that opened in 2019. We provide a flexible teaching and learning environment located in the heart of Flat Bush Auckland, a rapidly growing diverse community.

Located at our Dementia Rest Home in Pakuranga. Part time shifts (4 hours per day mornings – choose your days from Mon to Sun; plus extra casual hours available.

DE275366

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Manager to manage the delivery of our services and meet our compliance requirements, enabling our counsellors to focus on the delivery of our services to those who require support in the community. The clients we see come from a diverse range of age, ethnicities, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. We are looking for someone who has a passion for working in the community, together with proven skills in the following areas: • Management, business leadership & administration • People & Team management skills • Financial literacy and understanding a statement of accounts • Funding applications • An eye for detail, and a methodical approach to managing the day-by-day workload

The Nitty Gritty – Stuff you need to know Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: To be negotiated Carparking: Yes Good Working Environment: ABSOLUTELY

DY283420

Stand TŪ Māia works to support tamariki who live with whānau or are in care, and are vulnerable to cumulative harm and have complex needs.

We are seeking an understanding and compassionate person who is able to manage, nurture and support Special Needs Students with their learning. Hours 9.00am-3.00pm Monday to Friday. Term �me only. Applica�ons to: Jane Huang, Human Resource Manager jane@owairoa.school.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

AFTER SCHOOL CARER

NIGHT STAFF REQUIRED

Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — 17

DE283396

www.times.co.nz

MP283546

CLASSIFIEDS

• Outlets • Home Theatre • Security Cameras • Lighting Phone Jack 532 8723 021 661 469

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

AIR CONDITIONING

0800 266 349 www.jamesit.co.nz

MP268165

DRAINAGE

DE271702-V5

www.pipersdrainage.co.nz

DE283234

NZ Registered Electrical Service Technician

Servicing all major brands of whiteware appliances

www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz

BOBCATS & TRUCKS

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

130 7217  021 09 217 2217

BARRATT-BOYES

ELECTRICAL Registered Electrician ALL ELECTRICAL WORK No job too small All work guaranteed Pensioner discount

HOUSE CONDITION SURVEY

DE283542

ACTIVE retired carpenter, past master builder, wants small jobs e.g. easing sticky doors, windows, all carpentry jobs. Ph: Bob 534 1355 or 027 4763937 MAINTENANCE & building repairs. Small jobs, showers etc. Qualiﬁed. Phone 576 7841 or 021 1481076

Amazing Kitchen Facelifts Is your kitchen looking tired? Replace your doors, drawer fronts & benchtops or have a completely new kitchen, all made to measure. Servicing East & Central Auckland

Call: 09 533 6956

aucklandce@dreamdoors.co.nz

LANDSCAPING

Terry’s

LANDSCAPES

Ph: 535 9155 thebehersings@xtra.co.nz

DESIGN CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE

Silver Medal Winner Ellerslie Flowershow

LAWNCARE GREENMAN Lawn & Garden Trees & Hedges, rideon mowing. Free quotes. Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409 LOGAN’s Mowing, friendly & professional. Ph Logan 022 0144957 for free quote

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

PAINTING & DECORATING

FENCING & TRELLIS

All int/ext requirements, prompt service, 40 years experience, Registered Master Painter

Phone Ross 021 977 542

■ Fencing ■ Retaining ■ Decks ■ Dingo k9-3 mini

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

digger

Ph Stephen 021 404 780 www.absolutefencing.net.nz

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

NEW decks, fences, timber/pool fencing, all repairs. Free quotes. Ph/txt John 021 023 69767

CEILING REPAINTS 30+ yrs exp, refs avail. Ph Sam 022 3568 855

■ Post holes ■ Specialists in

limited access sites

ACTION pest control NZ Reg technician, 28yrs expall pests. Ph BOB 0800 831401/027 2392819

BUILDERS

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

BRADSHAW PLUMBING

Our emphasis is on quality and professionalism For a quote contact:

Ph: 021 939 253 | e: keith@keithhunterbuilders.co.nz

www.keithhunterbuilders.co.nz

Certifying Plumber

PLUMBERS

HOUSE WASHING

 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

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

DE276820

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

RUBBISH REMOVALS

FREE exterior maintenance guide | www.bestpropertyservices.co.nz

Chats and quotes are FREE Phone 09 537 4320 / 021 366 615

E: admin@bestpropertyservices.co.nz

Allan

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

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

CONTINUOUS SPOUTING IN 41 COLOURS OR COPPER No joins - No leaks - guaranteed n Enhancing the look and value of your home n Made to measure on-site in Colorcote steel n All work guaranteed

or Copper

Matt

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

Phone the Classified Team today for options to suit your needs. 271 8055 - classifieds@times.co.nz

WATERBLASTING

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

WATER Blasting, House Wash, roof treat or Gutter clean. Free quote call Shona (09) 537 4320

WINDOW CLEANING PROFESSIONAL window cleaning. Ph Kevin Turner 535 7321 or 027 496 9784

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

TREE SERVICES

BRANCH MANAGER Ph Brett 533-0473 or 021-279-9118

BED, fridge & ensuite for retired male. Kitchen/ laundry not needed. Phone 027 355 2561

Check out our website www.times.co.nz Updated every issue

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

TRADIES... We may be able to help you with print and digital options

to all Central and Built-in Vacuum Systems Ph 021 767 662

TILING

Stump Grinding Fully Insured Free Mulch

TRADE SERVICES

Just started out in business? Need a little help getting your name out there?

Ph: 0800 789 248

REPAIRS & SERVICE

3 Domestic & commercial 3 Low pressure bio-wash 3 Professional presentation

ALL TREE WORK

We do WINZ quotes

For a free quote contact Drewe Ph: 027 539 9851 or 0800 432 724 drewe@fasciaandspouting.co.nz www.fasciaandspouting.co.nz

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

3 Specialist waterblasting

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Experienced family business, quality service

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs

DE279379

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

For all your plumbing needs

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

535 1111 027 235 2517

DE264603

4 Building Wash 4 House Wash 4 Gutter Clean 4 Roof Treatments 4 Carpet Cleaning 4 Water Blasting 4 Interest Free Options

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

UPHOLSTERERS

ADAM OXLEY

Spouting, Hot Water Cylinder Repairs/Replacements, Drainage/Unblocking n ALL WORK HAS A WATER TIGHT GUARANTEE n WE RESPOND TO ALL CALLS! 24/7. Ph 09 534 5286

• New Builds • Bathrooms • Alterations / Extensions • All aspects of • Renovations / Reclads property maintenance • Decks • Seismic strengthening

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

Specialist in repairs of holes and cracks in your home All aspects of plastering skimming and repair work CALL BRENDAN TODAY 022 500 7397

DE276039

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

■ All work Guaranteed ■ Hot Water Cylinders ■ New Build & Reno’s ■ General Maintenance ■ Gas Fitting FREE QUOTES – 24/7 Service 027 758 6437 – 09 361 6437 E: info@hpcplumbing.co.nz W: hpcplumbing.co.nz

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

Somerville Intermediate is looking for a committed and compassionate Teacher Aide to work alongside students with additional needs to support them with their learning. This position requires someone who has a high degree of empathy, enjoys working with children and can work on building student conﬁdence within classroom environments.

PARENT ELECTION NOTICE

The position is 25 hours per week, ﬁxed-term until 16 December 2022, commencing Nominations are open for the election of three (3) as soon as possible.

parent representatives to the school board.

H3X019

CARPENTERS

Contact Steve 021 949 168 www.bbe.co.nz

PEST CONTROL

BEST

DE275167

Before purchase (no job too small) Registered Building Surveyor Weathertightness Expert 027 240 6740

DE268673-V3

ALTERATIONS, bathrooms, decks, etc. all types of work. over 45 yrs exp. Registered Certiﬁed Builder. Ph Ken 534-1214 BUILDER, qual, licensed, available for renovations, bathrooms etc. Phone Gary 021 279 1370

KITCHENS

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

ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Phone Adrian 027 603 1919, ah 537 2345

THE WALL SURGEON

GA101040

BUILDERS

CD243734

CD263192

BOBCAT / Digger Excavations, driveways, landscaping, site clearing, rubbish removal, topsoil & metal supplies, truck hire. Ph Grant 0274 758 468

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

DE268840-V4

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Flat pack specialists

ELECTRICIAN Registered Installations and Repairs, Lighting, Power Points, Extract Fans, Hot Water, Switchboards. Ph Mark 021959439 or 5344401

PAVING

DE2279774-v2

576 1515

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

ELECTRICAL

PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Phone Charlie 027 245 0807

PLASTERBOARD stopping, old wallpaper walls to paint ﬁnish a speciality ph/ txt 021 660774

PLUMBER

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

CD48042

PHONE 021 369 881

PAINTER/HANDYMAN, 40+yrs exp. Phone Muzza Ph 027 6770294

AFFORDABLE plastering. New work & alterations, skimming, cove & gib ﬁxing. Ph Phil 021 521 403

TREE SERVICES

CD140634

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

PAINTER, Decorator, House washing, 32 yrs exp, qual work. Free quotes. Ph/ txt 0274 990 973

Certified Builder & Licenced Building Practitioner

HANDYMAN

DE270756-V2

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

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

Phone Kenny 021 897 445

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

TREES, hedges, garden work, waterblasting, rubbish removal. Phone Peter 021 39 33 84

HANDYMEN Registered Drainlayers

HEATPUMP SERVICES

ALL gardening work undertaken,specialising in one oﬀ tidy ups. Call The Gardening Guys ph: 0211845671, 0225930060 CERTIFIED Gardener, All work considered, Call John 022 096 6383, or email: gardenglory33@gmail.com

James IT Solutions

DE281658-V2

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

 Home / Business  Fix all IT issues  Microsoft Certified  Cloud backup + data recovery, Networking, PC/Mac

CD229665

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

GARDEN CARE

 Interior/exterior painting  High quality workmanship  Plastering  Howick based

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

PLUMBERS

K54154

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

COMPUTER REPAIRS

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

PAINTER

DE271012

TV AERIALS APPROVED TECHNICIAN

COMPUTERS

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

CD226123

DIGITAL Solutions Ltd. We install aerials-CCTV, sound systems, alarms, WiFi. Building or renovating? We are local so please call Rodger 021 659 677

JENNY Cleaning, 20yrs exp, home, oﬃce, reg, one oﬀ, Spring, moving, reliable. Ph 021 669 908

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

PLASTERERS

DE271314

CLEANING

AERIALS

DY267902-v2

CARPET CLEANING. Free quotes. Call Shona on 09 537 4320

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

DE277260

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

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

FENCING & TRELLIS

DE266500

CARPET CARE

K58038

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

www.times.co.nz

K54146

18 — Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The successful applicant will: will receive a nomination form. Use All eligible voters ● Show patience and empathy this form to nominate yourself or someone in your ● Be ﬂexible, adaptable community. You will also receive a nomination cover ● Demonstrate both initiative and the ability to take direction. letter calling for nominations. on who is ● Have excellent interpersonal skills and Information the ability to create meaningful not eligible to be a board member is provided with the relationships nomination If youenvironment need more nomination forms, ● Enjoy working in aform. busy, team ● Ablecontact to work 1-on-1 or in small groups helping with reading, writing and maths the school office. ● Be an excellent communicator in English (both written and verbal) Nominations close at noon on Wednesday 3 August ● Be an NZ resident, or have a current work visa and is eligible to work in NZ

2022. You may provide a signed candidate statement and photograph with your nomination.

Pay rates in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement.

The electoral roll is held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

Please send your CV, including referee details, to Steph Ready sready@somint.school.nz As nominations are received, there will be a list

of candidates’ names kept at the school up until election Applications close Wednesday 29th June 2022 day, which you can view. Voting closes 4pm on Wednesday 7 September 2022. Signed Hayley Russell, Returning Officer

MP283526

CLASSIFIEDS CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

www.times.co.nz www.times.co.nz

Times, Wednesday, Wednesday, June June 29, 29, 2022 2022 — — 19 19 Times,

RUGBY

BOTANY HOLDS OUT MACLEANS B

otany Downs Secondary College notched up an 18-15 win in a close-fought rugby battle with Macleans College in the 1st XV 1B (Pool B) competition at the weekend. In other results for local schools, Saint Kentigern College’s 1st XV just lost out to De La Salle College 13-14 in the 1A (round robin). In 1B (Pool A) on June 22, Howick College 1st XV beat Pakuranga College 1st XV 28-12 while on Saturday the Pakuranga College 1st XV beat Waitakere College 31-20. Howick College 1st XV had the bye. In the 1R (A) (RR) competition, Saint Kentigern College 1R

lost 10-26 to St Peter’s (Epsom) 1R. Saint Kentigern College 2A beat St Peter’s 2A 17-10 in the 2nd Grade — 2A (RR). In the 2nd Grade — 2C (RR2) Macleans College 2C cleaned up against Avondale College 55-0. Saint Kentigern College beat St Peter’s 15-13 in the 5th Grade — 5A (RR) while in the 5th Grade 5B (RR) Howick College went down 12-45 against Auckland Grammar. Macleans College 5B also went down, losing 12-34 to Green Bay High School 5B. In the 5th Grade — 5C Saint Kentigern College lost 22-26 to Selwyn College while Sancta Maria College 5C lost 5-17 to

Pukekohe High School U70kg Restricted. Macleans College lost 12-39 to Saint Kentigern College in the 6th Grade — 6B (RR) while Botany Downs Secondary College 6B comfortably accounted for St Peter’s 46-12. In the U15A (RR) Saint Kentigern College U15A held off Mt Albert Grammar School U15A to win 13-12 while in the U15 B (Central/East) Botany Downs Secondary College comfortably beat Tamaki College 24-3 and Howick College U15B beat Sacred Heart 12-5. Howick College clocked up a huge win against Onehunga High School Girls winning 101-0 in the Secondary School Girls 10s (RR1).

Botany Downs Secondary College (light blue) edged out Macleans College’s 1st XV in their 1B competition clash at Macleans on Saturday. Photo Wayne Martin.

RUGBY

New club jackets

Photo supplied

CAE

SUNNYHILLS SCHOOL 2022 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION

L U M C E R T E PAT E T

OPEN MORNING

Howick Ratepayers and Residents Assoc. Inc.

Saturday 6 August 2022 9.00am–12 noon

Parents of prospective students and their families, and members of the public, are warmly invited to visit our school on OPEN MORNING to experience our campus, view displays and meet staff and students. Please contact our Reception on 09 534 7159 or via email: info@pakuranga.school.nz for more information. Mr M. Williams, Principal

AGM and Public Meeting

MP283114

Nominations are invited for the election of five parent representatives to the board of trustees of Sunnyhills School. Nomination forms are available at the Sunnyhills School office, 17 The Crest, Pakuranga. If you would like a nomination form posted to you please telephone the school office 576 8031 and one will be posted out to you. Nominations close at noon Friday, 5th August 2022 and should be accompanied by a candidate’s statement. There will also be a list of candidate’s names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school office. Voting closes at noon, Wednesday, 7th September 2022.

FRIENDSHIP Group for Seniors held weekly in Howick, Panmure & Pakuranga. Come for morning tea and lunch. To find out more ph Communicare 631 5968

Saturday 23 July, 2022, at 3.00pm Fencible Lounge, Howick Library

DE283532

Learning for life

Guest Speakers (following the AGM); Auckland’s Mayoral Candidates

SOLUTIONS

CHURCH SERVICES

Jenni Gibbens, Returning Officer

Board Elections

CAE

L U M C E R T E PAT E T

Nominations are invited for the election of 6 parent representatives to the Pakuranga College Board. Nomination forms and information can be obtained from the college Reception. Nominations close at noon on Wednesday 3 August and must be accompanied by a candidate’s statement. The voting roll is available for inspection at the college and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names available for inspection at the college.

MP283501

MP282686

1. In accepting an advertisement for publication and in publishing it we are doing so in consideration of and relying on the advertisers express warranty, the truth of which is essential. a. That the advertisement complies in all ways with the Advertising Codes of Practice issued by the Advertising Standards Authority inc (ASA) and with every other code or industry standard relating to advertising in New Zealand b. The published advertisement will not give rise to any liability on our part or in a claim being made against us. c. That the advertisement is misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive or breaches the Fair Trading Act 1986 that is defamatory or indecent or which otherwise offends against generally accepted community standards that infringes a copyright or trademark or otherwise infringes any intellectual or industrial property rights that breaches any provision of any statute, regulation, by law or other rule or law . 2. Where the advertiser utilises any aspect of our creative/design services in the production of an advertisement (including photographic work) the advertiser acknowledges that we own the copyright in such work and that such work is not work for which a commissioning payment has been made or agreed. 3. The advertiser agrees to indemnify us against all losses or costs arising directly or indirectly from any breach of those warranties by the advertiser and from any costs incurred in our making corrections or amendments in accordance with the terms that follow. 4. We may refuse to publish, or withdraw an advertisement from publications without having to give a reason. 5. We may publish the advertisement on the next available day if there is an error or delay in publication of the advertising as booked. 6. We may correct or amend advertising to conform to style or for other genuine reason as long as we do so using reasonable care. 7. The guarantees contained in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 are excluded where the advertiser acquires, or holds himself out as acquiring, goods or services from us for the purpose of a business. 8. The advertiser must tell us as soon as possible if there is an error or omission in any advertisement the advertiser has placed. We will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss from an error (which includes ommission, negligence, system or press failure, mistake, misclassification, early, late or non insertion of advertisement or loss or delay in the delivery of replies) and if we are found to have any direct liability for any circumstance that liability is limited to the cost of the space of the advertisement. 9. To cancel an advertisement a cancellation number must be obtained from us. Times Newspaper Limited, 10 Central Terrace, Howick (behind Rice’s Mall) www.times.co.nz

GARAGE Sale mixed lot, call John Ph 022 0966 383

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

We sell: We sell:

Furniture Household GoodsGoods Furniture • •Household Antiques • Quality Used Clothing Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

We accept donations of:

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

Good Furniture 9 BenUsed Lomond Cres Household Goods • Clothing

Open 6 Days 9 Ben Lomond 0800 677 467Cres

Open 6 Days Pick Up Service Available

WANTED677 TO BUY 467 0800

We will place your Pick UpBUYING Service Available public notice in We purchase good quality the next available house/flat and estate lots. Smaller lots also. Ask about issue of the Times our comprehensive clearout package. 25 years experience. for only

$215.90 + GST per insertion

Phone 09 532 9204 or 027 479 8942

Transit Traders Ltd

It’s so easy... Just give us a call on 09 271 8055 or email your form to classifieds@times.co.nz Please include your phone number

Phone 09 271 8000 www.times.co.nz

DE279274

Voting closes at 4pm on Wednesday, Returning Officer 7 September 2022.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8066 Across - 1, Meal. 7, Stringent. 8, Drop. 9, Pint. 10, Even. 11, Chat. 14, Regardless. 16, Impenitent. 19, Hate. 22, Snip. 24, Plan. 25, Rose. 26, Scoundrel. 27, Newt. Down - 1, Medoc. 2, Aroma. 3, String. 4, Bitter. 5, Ague. 6, Incessant. 12, Harmonica. 13, True. 15, Loth. 17, Impede. 18, Eraser. 20, Adore. 21, Eject. 23, Plum. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8066 Across - 1, Re-a-L. 7, Air-worthy. 8, Chap. 9, Bean. 10, Buck. 11, Sp-(I)ed. 14, In the drink. 16, Lead pencil. 19, Edam (rev.). 22, As-p-s. 24, Wood (would). 25, No-la(ter). 26, Fair price. 27, Den-y. Down - 1, Rocks. 2, A-base. 3, Di-vert. 4, T-win-ge. 5, A-rab (rev.). 6, The cinema (anag.). 12, Peter-sham. 13, DiE-d. 15, Rile. 17, Ed-ward. 18, CH-O-ice. 20, Drove. 21, M-eat-y. 23, Sir-E.

ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FOR SALE

CD262877

MP283260

GARAGE SALES

CLUBS

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

port the local Pakuranga Rugby Club and back the boys. We are thrilled to be able to help an active community group,” said Newton. One parent responded, “A massive thank you goes out from the boys to Zowie and the team at Hunting & Fishing Botany for their generous sponsorship.”

CD227945

The U12 Capped Pakuranga Heat Team.

It has been a tough year for many, so when local business owner Zowie Newton, from Hunting & Fishing Botany, was approached to sponsor the U12 Capped Pakuranga United Rugby Club team with their new club jackets, he was only too willing to step up and get involved. “It’s great being able to sup-

www.times.co.nz

20 — Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 FOLLOW US ON

School rugby Page 19

BOXING

GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics club celebrates record numbers The Howick Gymnastic Club’s annual recreational gymnastics competition has attracted a record number of entries this year. This year the Howick Gymnastic Club has seen 568 competitors from across Auckland competing in the three-day event — compared to around 400 gymnasts in previous years — designed to give the region’s recreational gymnasts a chance to show off the skills they have been practising all year. “This is a big time of the year for gymnastics when competitions are held nationwide for gymnasts of all levels,” says Howick Gymnastic Club centre manager Monique Gapes. ‘It’s fantastic that our recreational event has attracted so many entries this year. That’s great for our club and great for the sport. Competitions are an important fundraiser for the club that relies on the support of the

facebook.com/TimesOnlineNZ

community to keep operating.” Boys and girls aged 5-17-yearsold have competed in artistic gymnastics this Matariki weekend [June 24-26] and were judged on the skills they have mastered, artistry and form. This year — as well as artistic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling — there was for the first time rhythmic gymnastics. “It’s a chance for the competitors to show off their routines, for parents to see the progress their children have made and for everyone to have some fun which is so important in keeping kids excited and motivated about sport,” Gapes says. “The last 2.5 Covid years have tested the club, which has been a part of the local community for more than 40 years,” says Gapes. “We’re thrilled and very grateful that this competition is so well supported and invite anyone interested in gymnastics to drop by the club for information.”

STANLEY MAKES GAMES SQUAD H

alf Moon Bay fighter Wendell Stanley from Revill’s Boxing Gym in Pakuranga has been selected as one of eight boxers to represent New Zealand at next month’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. It’s been a busy few months for the 21-year-old, with wins in April at the delayed 2021 National championships in Whanganui. Winning the North Island Golden Gloves in June, with international competition in Thailand as well as beating the Australian #2-ranked boxer at an international tournament in Auckland five days after competing at the Golden Gloves. It was announced last Thursday that Stanley was part of the squad. Lance Revill, head coach at Revill’s Gym, is delighted. “I couldn’t be more proud of the young lad who started training in 2015,” said Revill. “So proud of Wendell. He works so hard on consistently getting better and this is a fantastic achievement for him.” Stanley flies out next week to Belfast, Northern Ireland, for a training camp with other competing countries at the games, and then it’s on the Commonwealth games starting on July 28.

Wendell Stanley & Lance Revell.

Times photo Wayne Martin

Small in size. Big on caring.

HBH Senior Living is a non-profit organisation, which means we can put caring first – and we can charge less for our apartments than many other retirement villages. Priced from just $570,000, our two-bedroom boutique apartments at 139 on Union are priced competitively, without compromising on quality.

Enjoy living in a welcoming, close-knit community of like-minded seniors in the heart of Howick, with care services on hand if desired or required. And with coffee mornings, mini golf, exercise groups and more, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for friendship, companionship and fun.

JH17346-V3

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE A PRIVATE VIEWING:

Robyn Greer 538 0800 or 027 494 0344

robyn.greer@hbh.org.nz