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girl injured when she was struck by a vehicle in an east Auckland school car park has died. Emergency services were called to Pigeon Mountain Primary School in Bucklands Beach at about 8.40am on March 23 after being notified of a serious crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian.

The girl was taken to Starship Hospital in a critical condition. Counties Manukau East Police senior sergeant Anson Lin says the girl was five-year-old Joanna Kong, who lived in Bucklands Beach. She died in hospital with her family by her side on March 28. “Police extend our condolences to her family at this incredibly difficult time,” Lin says. “We have been providing the

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New $250m town centre opens doors By CHRIS HARROWELL

ore than 100 people turned out to celebrate the official opening of east Auckland’s newest shopping precinct. Developer Todd Property Group welcomed dignitaries, politicians, retailers, staff and customers to the unveiling of the brand new $250 million-plus Ormiston Town Centre on March 25. Among those on hand were mayor Phil Goff, Howick ward councillors Sharon Stewart and Paul Young, Howick Local Board chairperson Adele White and numerous board members, Todd Property managing director Evan Davies, and Panuku Development Auckland chief executive David Rankin. The audience was treated to a karakia and waiata from members of Ngai Tai ki Tamaki iwi and a Chinese cultural drum performance. Davies said he wanted to acknowledge former Manukau City mayor Sir Barry Curtis and the Manukau City Council’s previous leaders. “A community of this nature needs a centre, it needs a heart,” Davies said.

The brand new Ormiston Town Centre officially opened its doors to the public for the first time on March 25. Times photos Wayne Martin

“In 2020, Todd Property entered into an agreement with Auckland Council to build it. “We completed stage one of the Ormiston Town Centre in 2015. “Over the past five-and-a-half years we’ve seen the outstanding positive response from the community to the Pak’nSave, the surrounding shops, and the housing that has been built across Ormiston Road. “We are very confident this new stage which we open today will prove equally popular.”

Davies said the town centre was built and is being opened in “extraordinary times”. “Although we faced challenges over the past 12 months, and some of those challenges continue today, we made the decision to be brave, to be bold, and to uphold the promise to the community to open on time. The town centre’s major tenants include New World, Hoyts, The Warehouse, Noel Leeming, and City Fitness.

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Scientist examines mysteries of the brain By Zoe Garden

otany local and scientist Helen Murray is working on ground-breaking research that proves that Covid can have a long-lasting neurological effect on the brain. In her first year of a Biomedical Science degree, Helen, 30, discovered her interest in neuroscience. “I attended a neuroscience lecture,” Helen says. “It took something very complicated, the human brain, and made it very logical and exciting.” She went along the neuroscience pathway, completing both her honours and a PhD. Recently she has worked with fellow American scientists to discover how Covid-19 impacts the brain. Her involvement was cen-

tred around her expertise with the olfactory bulb: the part of the brain that allows us to smell. “We expected to see inflammation, but not damaged blood vessels,” she says. “It highlighted that people are having neurological symptoms, and those symptoms can have long-lasting effects.” Helen’s beginning research focused on examining anatomical changes in neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s. She did this by using post-mortem human brain tissue. “My Aunt had early onset dementia,” she says. “So, there was definitely a personal link.” She split her time between Auckland and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States. “It was a bit of a balancing act,” she says. “It was defi-

nitely challenging to split my time in two places. I met really great people in both places, but it was really tiring spending two years living out of a suitcase!” Helen says that, while America offered amazing opportunities, it did require sacrifices. “There were quite a few key events I wish I could’ve gone too,” she says. “I try to separate work time and home time and training time as best as I can.” Additionally Helen is the Captain of New Zealand’s ice hockey team, Ice Fernz. She played consistently while she was in America and often returned to New Zealand to play in the domestic home season. “I’ve been playing hockey since my studies,” she says. “I absolutely love it.” Her current research will be

combining her athletic background and science. After returning to New Zealand, Helen will be establishing a research programme studying chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative condition from repeated head injury in sport. “It’s an amazing thing for two very important parts of my life to come together,” she says. “They both involve a lot of the same kinds of discipline, hard-work, perseverance and team-work.” Helen mentions that this research is her calling and where she sees her long-term goals being set. She wishes to establish a connection between multiple concussions and early on-set dementia. “A lot of my teammates and friends have had concussions,” she says. “I’ve had a few myself. People

Helen Murray, 30, worked with fellow American scientists to discover how Covid-19 impacts the brain.

often tend to underestimate the repercussions of them.” Outside of science and hockey, Helen enjoys travelling with her family and exploring new places. “I’m quite active, but I’m also a bit of a homebody,” she says. “I enjoy indoors and outdoors.”

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Board backs ban on shellfish harvesting By CHRIS HARROWELL

he Howick Local Board is backing a proposal to place a year-round ban on shellfish harvesting at Cockle Bay Beach. Its members voted to support the revocation of the beach’s existing seasonal closure and replace it with a full ban on the “recreational taking of intertidal shellfish as a sustainability measure” under the Fisheries Act 1996. The move comes after Fisheries NZ called for public submissions on two options it’s considering to restore the beach’s dwindling shellfish population. The first option is to make no changes to the existing management regime for the beach’s intertidal shellfish. Option two is to revoke the seasonal closure and replace it with a full, year-round ban. Cockle Bay Beach has been included seven times in the northern intertidal shellfish monitoring survey starting with the 2009-

Fisheries NZ is considering placing a ban on the harvesting of shellfish at Cockle Bay. Times photo Wayne Martin

2010 fishing year. The last survey, in 2019-2020, shows a major drop in the abundance and density of large cockles from a peak of 36.46 million in 2012 to 11.75 million in 2019. The number of large cockles at the beach is at its lowest level since

the first survey in 2009-2010. They were 72 per cent of the population in 2015-2016 but only 26 per cent in 2019-2020. The beach’s current seasonal closure allows people to harvest up to 50 cockles per day between May 1 and September 30, but there’s no limit to how many people can collect there each day. The Howick Local Board recently voted on an urgent decision to provide feedback on Fisheries NZ’s proposed changes to fisheries sustainability measures for 2021. The board passed a resolution stating it supports replacing the beach’s existing seasonal closure with a full year-round ban on the recreational taking of intertidal shellfish. The resolution says the board shares concerns about the recent 2019-2020 survey results which show a significant decrease in the abundance and density of large cockles at the beach. It acknowledges “numerous environmental and human-caused

factors influence the abundance and size of cockles at a beach” and supports Fisheries NZ’s view it is likely harvest pressure is at least “partially responsible” for the decline in the number of large cockles. The resolution requests ongoing engagement with Fisheries NZ to explore the development of management strategies for the beach, and says the board supports the agency’s intent to continue to survey its shellfish bed periodically. A spokesperson for the Ministry for Primary Industries previously told the Times that once all public submissions are received, Fisheries NZ will analyse feedback on the proposals to provide final recommendations to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, David Parker. “The minister’s decision will be announced in due course prior to implementation of any changes which come into effect on April 1, 2021.”

CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN The circus has come to town. Zirka Circus this year celebrates its 10th anniversary with shows over Easter at Barry Curtis Park. Zirka Circus will run from Friday April 2 until Monday April 5. It will also feature the world’s first 5D holographic aquarium and safari. www.zirkacircus.com or phone 027gozirka.

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Police name young victim ➤ From page 1 the school’s website on March 28. “We are supporting and helping the [girl’s] family where possible,” they say. “Our sympathies and love go out to her family and we will be striving to provide them with any support they need. During this difficult time, we are all going to express a range of emotions. “We therefore should expect, try to understand, and support a variety of emotions and behaviours. “We should support discussion about the event, the feelings it gives rise to, and ways

Police were called to Pigeon Mountain Primary School in Bucklands Beach when a child was struck by a vehicle in the school car park. Times photo Chris Harrowell

of responding.” Dickinson and Eades say they have implemented a plan for responding to the situation and helping children and their families. They provided a list of contacts for people if needed, including Victim Support and counselling services. “Our staff have been briefed on our plans and guidelines both for discussing the incident and understanding reactions,” they say. “We have been supported by Ministry of Education specialists in this area. “Our staff will be available

to the children, and we have obtained outside help with supporting the children. “As was the case last week, our library has become a safe space for children to seek advice and share their thoughts and emotions.” Ministry of Education deputy secretary Katrina Casey says the ministry’s traumatic incident team is working with the school. “Our thoughts are with the child, family, and the school community at this very difficult time for them. “We will be available for as long as needed.”

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ow in its 26th consecutive year, the combined churches Easter morning Sunrise Service on Howick’s Stockade Hill will be on Sunday April 4 at 6.30am. Always a popular ecumenical service for many people from the district’s 60+ churches and for others who may not be regular church

attenders but who are attracted to the early hour special community service. Rev Dr Richard Waugh has been coordinating the planning for the service for many years. “Remarkably most of the time the weather has been fine and clear and often we have magnificent sunrises which makes the Easter

content of the service about new life and resurrection so poignant,” he said. As is usual, pastors and ministers from a variety of churches help lead the service, and with Pakuranga MP, Simeon Brown, bringing an Easter greeting. Pastor Peter Morton, chair of the East Auckland Ministers Association, told

the Times, “How special worship is on Easter Sunday, and this year we have ministers

and lay leaders from various churches taking part. “One of the highlights for

me as we stand on top of the hill and survey our district are the prayers for our community.” ➤ All are welcome to the service which is a ‘standup 40 minute service, otherwise bring you own seats and warm blankets: 6.30am, Howick’s Stockade Hill, by the cenotaph, Easter Sunday.

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s March 2021 draws to a close it is time to reflect on the incredible weather we have been experiencing over the summer - Great for outdoor activities, perhaps not so great for the home gardener. Recently we have Ken Scott been able to experience some of the scenic treasures that New Zealand has to offer and they are numerous. From our visits to Queenstown, Milford, Tekapo and several trips to the Tasman region, we really appreciate the magnificent country and friendly people that inhabit New Zealand. The scenery is awe-inspiring. Those trips end with a drive from the airport back into Howick Village. And WOW!!! As you come around Stockade Hill, pause for a moment and observe the magnificent vista that is the Hauraki Gulf. With the brilliant blue waters of the Gulf stretching out to Beachlands, Maraetai and the Coromandel Peninsula, you then realise we have so much of that

magnificent scenery in our own backyard! So, what better place to spend the final days of the endless summer than Howick Village. Alfresco dine at one of the numerous restaurants in town. Be it tapas at a bar, or a dining experience of Asian fusion, Japanese, Italian, Thai, Indian or Mediterranean cuisine, your choice is well-catered for. If you don’t have time for a meal, there is always a coffee or beverage at one of the cafes or street bars. While enjoying the hospitality, you can soak up that picture postcard scenery. Once gastronomically satiated, it is now time to shop. From babies to boomers, health to fashion, home to garden, you will find it in Howick Village. Don’t delay, now is the time to visit the Village that is the envy of all of Auckland and possibly all of New Zealand, not that I am biased!! Ken Scott Chair, Howick Village Business Association Inc.

Record numbers at fun run Howick Rotary Club has celebrated its tenth year Fun Walk and Run with a record number of entrants and local schools participating. Thirteen primary and intermediate schools joined this Sunday’s Fun Walk and Run. Over 200 registered online and another 130 on the day’s resigristration. Additionally 100 teachers and parents participated in the event. Numbers competing the course exceeded 600. John Osborne, Howick Rotary’s Chair of Organising Committee, says this is the most participation they’ve ever had. “It is definitely bigger than last year,” he says. “It might be the most participation we’ve ever had”. The Fun Walk and Run was held at Stockade Hill, Howick. It was supported by the Howick Local Board who provided funding. rimary school students ran and walked the 5.9k course.

Intermediate students completed the 6.9km course. There was also an 8.1km extended course for those who wished for a harder challenge. Throughout the course the road junctions were manned by volunteers from Rotary, the Howick Volunteer Coast Guardand senior students from Howick College. There were over 40 volunteer staff, including marshals. Water stations were set up to keep and encourage students to keep hydrated. The Fun and Walk Run is a family-centric event. “We encourage participation to run and walk, or even bring your dog,” John says. “Not only is it exercise to keep the students and parents healthy and active, but it’s excellent for bonding and quality family time”. Nicole’s son was one student from the 13 local schools participating in the event. “I ran it with him!” she says. “It was great fun! My son and I both loved it”.

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There were over $3000 dollars’ worth of prizes provided by local businesses in participants were able to win a large barbeque donated by Mitre 10 Mega, a bike from My Ride and an electric scooter by PBTech. Other prizes included were gift vouchers and complementary tickets from Dilmah Tea, Monterey Theatre, and many more local businesses. Additionally, there was a separate draw that allowed participants the chance to win a $300 shoe voucher from Athlete’s Foot. “A Howick Local Board member, David Collings, generously provided the Fun Run with his large mobile stage at no cost,” John says. “It provided a marvellous backdrop for the site”. Shelly Park and Farm Cove each won the Primary and Intermediate School Cup, respectively. All funds raised is donated to the Howick Coastguard.

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Meets first Monday each month February to November at Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, 21 Morrow Ave, Bucklands Beach. Our next meeting is April 5 (Easter Monday) between 10am to 12 noon. AGM (transferred from March) plus entertainment. For friendship, fellowship and fun. Morning tea provided. New members welcomed. Phone Patricia on 09 533 5666 or email: barry.davies@xtra.co.nz.

Free “Steady as you go” programme for seniors provided by Age Concern Strength & Balance Coordinator at Howick Library starting Monday April 19 (excluding public holidays), 10.30-11.30am.

U3A MEETING

U3A Pakuranga general meeting. Our next meeting is on April 12 in St Andrew’s Church (cnr Ridge Rd & Vincent St, Howick) at 1.45pm. Our introductory speaker is D. Una Grieves – “No Ordinary Life”. Our main speaker is Hugh Dickey talking about “The Growth of New Zealand Towns”. All are welcome.

ZONTA CLUB

We would like to invite women to our next dinner meeting at the Howick Club, Botany Road on Tuesday, April 6 at 6pm. Ladies of all ages are welcome to come and meet a wonderful group of women who are committed to supporting women and girls. A dynamic young speaker will entertain us. Contact Gay 021 145 1574.

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Anchorage Park School and Kindergarten Community Open Day, Tuesday April 13, 10am to 4pm. Entrance will be through Tiaka Place, Pakuranga.

OVER 50S 4X4 & OVERLANDERS We are a local group of older couples who are 4x4 and Overlanding enthusiasts who get together to explore the back roads of New Zealand. We drive tracks that are vehicle friendly and will not damage your 4x4, but we get to see out-of-the-way places and beautiful vistas. Outings include day trips, weekend trips and longer trips up North or to the South Island. Groups are usually small with great camaraderie. Your only cost is your fuel, accommodation, coffees and meals along the way. If you are keen to join us email greg@heirloomtoys.co.nz and join our next adventure.

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New law really a capital gains tax F

ive months since the election and after having spoken in the parliament many times now, I finally delivered my maiden speech. The maiden speech is normally the very first time an MP speaks in parliament and is the opportunity to explain in an uninterrupted 15 minutes who you are, why you’re there and what you hope to achieve. In my speech I spoke to the fact that regardless of whether you have lived 40 years in Cockle Bay or four years in Flat Bush, Botany people have all worked incredibly hard to get to where they are. It is that desire to get ahead, for ourselves, our families and our community, that unites us regardless of our age, ethnicity, language and faith. No matter your situation, I believe in a New Zealand that backs Kiwis to work hard, to convert opportunities, to create prosperity for themselves, their families, their communities and our country. Because that is how we will make our country stronger. With those beliefs in mind, it was shocking to see the government introduce – and make law immediately under urgency – an extension of the bright-line test from 5 to 10

years and the removal of interest deductibility for residential landlords. The government tried to present Mum and Dad landlords as property speculators when the reality is the vast majority of landlords are hardworking folk who own one rental property which is part of their retirement financial plan. These changes will hurt them. The bright-line test was introduced by the last National government to slow down genuine property speculators and flippers. Now that it has been extended to 10 years it is a de-facto capital gains tax. Yet, the government never campaigned on these tax increases and changes in the election campaign. I’m not sure that when the voters of Botany gave their electorate party vote to Labour this is what they were imagining. We do have a housing crisis. Since this Labour government came to power, the average New Zealand house price is up $250,000 increasing 47 per cent, average rents are up $120 per week or 30 per cent, and there has been an almost four-times increase in the state house waiting list. The sums are even more eye-watering in Auckland as we

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Christopher Luxon all know. The real answer is to tackle the supply side of the issue. This country is essentially the same land size as Great Britain or Japan who have infinitely bigger populations yet lower relative house prices. The number one solution is to repeal and replace the Resource Management Act. However, right now we need emergency measures to release land for development and boost construction as National did successfully in response to the Canterbury earthquakes. Other shorter-term solutions include bringing the urgent rezoning of land by local authorities forward, remove the Auckland Urban Boundary, _ make Kainga Ora capital available to community housing providers and establish a housing infrastructure fund to help local government finance the pipes and roads required to accelerate rezoning of land for greenfields developments. ➤ Christopher Luxon, MP for Botany

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Mental health in retirement:

What you can do to stay healthy and happy Retirement can be exciting – coming to the end of your working career with a calendar now open for relaxation and enjoyment is a time many people look forward to during younger years. But the prospect of retirement can also be daunting. Some new retirees worry that their days will have less purpose now that they’re not at work, that they’ll be bored, or that they’ll miss the social connection they had with their co-workers or clients. These concerns are just as legitimate as the excitement of winding up work. Below are some pointers for maintaining mental wellness during retirement

and information on why it’s important to proactively look after yourself during this time.

1. Focus on your physical health: During retirement, you might find you have more time on your hands to really take care of your body. This is good news, because your physical health and your mental wellbeing are connected. Exercising, eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep and even drinking enough water can all affect our mood and energy levels. Probians are showing retirees how to look after their mental health.

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What you can do to stay healthy and happy ➤ From page 9

Has it been a while since you tried a new sport or type of physical activity? How often do you attempt a new recipe? Just because you’re getting on in decades, doesn’t mean you can’t try new things. Joining Probus can give you access to new friends and ideas, people who enjoy the same things you do.

2. Explore what gives you purpose: Having purpose is really important for mental wellbeing. It gives you a reason to get up in the morning and makes your days feel meaningful. There are a lot of ways to feel you have purpose – just because you’re not going to your day job any more doesn’t mean you can’t have purpose in your life. You feel like you have purpose when you do what’s

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Developing healthy relationships with others can lower levels of anxiety and depression and raise selfesteem. When you retire from work, you might feel like you’ve lost a lot of connection all at once. Finding ways to connect with others beyond work can be an important way to promote your mental wellbeing. Explore what gives you purpose.

called ‘purposeful activities’. Purposeful activities help you feel like you’re contributing something to the world, whether that contribution is just for you, for your family, friends, community or the broader population. What counts as a purposeful activity will be different for everyone. Finding your purpose can be fun! If you’re not sure what gives you purpose now that you’re not at work, try some

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different things to see how they make you feel. If you’re a member of a social group like Probus, you’ll find the new ideas and activities within your Club may inspire you to really find a new purpose and enjoy life.

3. Connect with the outside world: Connection with others, be they your family and friends, a Probus Club, with pets, or with nature, is a vital part of the human experience.

4. Consider your sense of safety: Feeling safe, stable and secure is really important for your mental wellbeing. This can include feeling safe at home and in your neighbourhood, feeling financially secure and feeling supported within your close relationships and your community. When you feel safe, you can relax better and feel free to live your life as you want. Talk to other retirees about what they’ve done to make their lives safe and secure.

5. Seek support: Mental health conditions like anxiety or depression can affect anyone at any time. It’s important to know that these conditions are health conditions, like catching a cold, not a weakness or character flaw. The good news is they can be managed and treated by health professionals. If you’ve been feeling sad, worried, stressed, angry, numb or just ‘not yourself’ for two weeks or more, or if you would like extra support managing your mental wellbeing, speak to your GP about how you’re feeling. Sometimes, just telling someone about how you’re feeling is the first step towards feeling better. ➤ You can find out more about Probus by calling 0800 1477 6287. ➤ Visit www. probussouthpacific.org to find out where your nearest Probus Club is.

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hile some people look forward to retirement, others may be worried about how to fill their days once they stop working. If you share these concerns, here are three enjoyable ways to spend your time and find fulfillment once you retire.

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are often looking for people to lend a hand. Even if you only volunteer a few hours each week, it’s an opportunity to give back to your community and meet new people.

If you have an abundance of free time, consider donating some of it to a cause that’s close to your heart. Non-profit organizations, libraries, religious groups, schools and more

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onsumers seeking financial advice can be assured that their interests will be put first under a new financial advice regulatory regime that comes into effect this month, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark said. “We know many New Zealanders have been doing it tough financially due to Covid-19. For example, a Commission for Financial Capability survey during the nationwide Level 4 lockdown found that 66 per cent of New Zealanders were financially exposed or in difficulty. This means it’s more important than ever that Kiwis are getting financial advice that puts their interests first. “Financial advice plays an important role in helping

New Zealanders achieve significant milestones in their life, such as saving for a first home or planning for retirement. And we know that those who get financial advice achieve better financial outcomes. Clark said the new regime will give consumers greater confidence to seek advice that will help with their financial goals, providing them with greater trust in the quality of that advice. A key requirement of the scheme is that now all advisers must adhere to a new Code of Professional Conduct, which sets standards of competence and professional conduct. Advisers will also be required to operate under a licence granted by the Financial Markets Authority.

Financial advice plays an important role in helping New Zealanders achieve significant milestones in their life, such as saving for a first home or planning for retirement.

The changes will increase transparency by requiring financial advisers to disclose any conflicts of interest, commissions they are paid and limits on the companies or products they advise on. The same basic protections for consumers will apply regardless of how they choose to access financial advice – whether that be

in person or online. Clark said this is part of the Government’s wider work to strengthen consumer confidence in the financial services sector. This includes changes to the broader conduct of financial institutions, which will complement the new financial advice regime. “The changes to financial

4 New financial advice rules come into effect this month 4 All financial advisors will require a licence and sign up to a Code of Professional Conduct 4 Advice given online (e.g. robo-advice) is subject to the same rules as advice delivered in person conduct will work alongside the improvements to financial advice to ensure consumers can have confidence in the financial services sector,” he said. “Introducing a new financial advice regime has been a major undertaking. I want to thank the financial advice sector for their continued input into the development of an improved regime that will better serve the interests of people seeking financial advice, helping them navigate difficult financial decisions and plan for their future.” The new financial advice regime came into effect on March 15 under the Financial Services Legislation Amendment Act. More information is available on the Financial Markets Authority website.

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BELLS SHOULD BE ON ALL BIKES

Ref. Terry Donovan of the Howick Social Cycling Group I cycled leisurely from Howick Beach to Bunnings, Botany, this morning (March 21), along all the lovely walkways to Burswood Drive. While recovering at home I read the Times Feedback from Terry Donovan. I fully agree with everything he says. I sound my bell 30 meters or so before approaching anyone from behind to avoid startling them. I also approach every blind corner with extreme caution and sound my bell. I believe a bell should be a requirement on all bicycles. I am not ringing my bell to claim priority of passage, it is to warn people of my approach so as not to startle them.

Chris Wordsworth, Cockle Bay

COCKLE BAY MUST BE PROTECTED Re Brian Robertson’s letter March 9. David Parker is now the Minister of Fisheries and it is on his shoulders to take action and impose an S11 closure for Cockle Bay. Fisheries NZ late last year had a discussion paper looking at the problem and called for submissions but this was not well publicised and very hard to find and to put in a submission. Our new member of parliament Chris Luxon has taken up the case and no doubt will put pressure on

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the government to implement this closure. It is well overdue as shellfish numbers have been declining for many years. One overlooked effect of the large number of collectors each open season is the removal of shell (cockles) off our beach. It has been calculated that this could be up to 20 cubic metres of shell over a one-month period. This is disrupting the whole ecosystem and we now have large areas of soft mud and silt which in the past would be covered in dead shellfish. The shellfish are not there just for us to collect and eat. They are food for the fish, seabirds and they break down and build our beaches.

Barry Wood, Cockle Bay

COUNCIL MUST BE APPLAUDED A few days ago on walking down the Wades Track out of Whitford Village, my wife and I discovered a very active wasps nest under one of the concrete bases for the wooden seats. We rang the Auckland Council who were very polite and said that they would get on to it. Within an hour I got a call from Rhiannon from Wildland Consultants saying that they were on their way to the nest and checked on exactly where to find it. At 11 o’clock that morning I received a text from Rhiannon that the nest had been taken care of and any other concerns to let her know.

After all the negative comments that are directed at the Council, we applaud the very prompt action taken on this occasion.

David Sall

WHAT’S GOVERNMENT THINKING? I’d like to add to Gary Hollis’s letter (Times, March 23) where he quite rightly comments on the number of cars parked on footpaths, grass verges and the road instead of offroad on private property. Consider the situation in a few years when the mandated shift to electric vehicles starts to take effect. There’ll be power cords everywhere! The lack of local and central government forethought is frightening.

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IMMIGRATION MUST BE ADDRESSED Do we need a referendum on immigration? That’s a question we need to ask. On last Sunday’s Q+A, most of the panel and the interviewees seemed to think that New Zealand needed a larger population, built up by immigration. Or, at any rate, that this was an inevitable development, which would make our lives more exciting and create more opportunity. Why shouldn’t New Zealand grow its population and urbanise still more? By the standards of many other

countries, we have the room. And yet, New Zealand has a longstanding habit of failing to make sure that all the necessary transport links, pipes, wires, schools, hospitals, houses and jobs are in place, before the population is bumped up by immigration. As far back as the mid-1970s, this failure to plan led to the rise of Rob Muldoon’s brand of anti-immigrant populism. Nothing much has changed since then. Except that the problem of too few houses, in particular, has got worse. Do we need a referendum linking permitted levels of immigration to the prior provision of jobs, housing and infrastructure, to force the New Zealand state to lift its planning game?

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LET’S DEFEAT COVID TOGETHER Re: Don’t tell oldies what to do, Maryke Ponse (Times, Mar 16). Very kind of Maryke Ponse to offer up her share of Covid-19 vaccine. Put my name on it. Age enfeebles the immune system, which is not improve one iota by wishful thinking. It’s not the young who are dying from Covid, it’s the oldies, and we owe them for sacrificing so much to make our lockdowns the success they have been. The least we can do is help defeat SARS-CoV-2. It’s at least 10 times worse than the flu, which has been restrained by vaccines.

Dennis N Horne, Howick

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Easter 2021 an opportunity to leave lockdown By REV BRETT Jones

his time last year we were in lockdown facing the prospect of an Easter behind closed doors. 2021 offers us an opportunity to embrace a fresh experience of living beyond lockdown. It was a challenging time across the Howick community and the nation as a whole. For many, the challenge stemmed from having to cram such a high degree of change into life - as homeschooling took root, Zoom fatigue became a thing and our rhythms were knocked sidewise. At times our well-being felt threatened as we grappled with uncertainty and change.

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These were uncertain times and we quickly tired of the unprecedented use of the word unprecedented! But lockdown revealed some things as well. Perhaps Covid-19 did not so much bring change, as it

amplified existing realities within our lives. We were forced to pay attention to the good, the bad and the ugly of who we were when cut adrift from our “old normals”. For some, this meant discovering a whole new opportunity for well-being. Bicycles were dusted off, walking was rediscovered and office bodies squeezed themselves into unused running gear. Neighbours embraced the team chant of kindness and started to explore relationships over the back fence. Mental and emotional health became a shared concern as circumstances diverted many of us into untravelled paths. ➤ Turn to page 17

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Lockdown was a challenging time across the Howick community and the nation as a whole. Times photographer Wayne Martin captured this shot on Day 2 of lockdown last year. Times file photo

Easter a time for reflection ➤ From page 15 Lockdown carried with it some unexpected opportunities for self-reflection on what a fuller life might offer us. The public execution of Jesus on a Roman cross was a lockdown moment for his followers. They became targets for suspicion and were forced to go underground for fear of exposure. Jesus himself was laid in a tomb and the entrance sealed shut. The tomb was put under guard. Locked down. The dream of a new normal had become a nightmare and his disciples were uncertain, fearful and broken-hearted. Jesus had promised his disciples lives of fullness that would transcend their status in society, their past wrongs, their unfulfilled desire for meaning and significance. Not anymore. When a group of women encountered him alive just three days later, they could scarcely believe their eyes. Word spread to his disciples that Jesus was alive. The dream was not over, the fuller life he had promised was possible. His resurrec-

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We are looking for a person to work in our Community Development Office for 30 hours per week, term time only. Experience with eSchool and in the international education sector would be preferable. This role requires strong administration skills and a background with finance or accounting will be an advantage. Personal attributes to work as part of a team, proactive with initiative and able to work autonomously. Please send a Cover Letter, your CV and completed staff application form (available on the Howick College website) to employment@howick.school.nz Applications close on Tuesday 6 April 2021

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Owairoa Primary School Howick

OFFICE MANAGER We are on the search for a special person to fill this very important position at our school. We are looking for a skilled Office Manager who enjoys working with children, staff and parents to join our fun, supportive and dedicated team. We would encourage you to apply if you are a people person who: • has excellent communication and organisational skills • ability to multitask and prioritise workflow demands • is warm, friendly, approachable and professional with a good sense of humour • pays attention to detail • honest and very reliable • a positive can-do attitude • a high regard for confidentiality • capablility to perform effectively as part of a team Key aspects of the role include: • experience in general office administration • computer literacy • accurate data entry • proficient proof reading skills • experience in ETAP, Enrol would be an advantage • being able to pick up new systems and processes quickly • being able to maintain file systems • being adaptable and flexible • first aid experience and certificate required • knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace • a strong work ethic This role is 37.5 hours a week, 8.00am to 4.00pm (half hour lunch), Monday to Friday during term time only. Applications close on Wednesday 7 April, 12noon. Application pack, on request, from Jane Huang executiveofficer@owairoa.school.nz

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PART-TIME PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Work Locally

We are looking to employ a Casual Medical Receptionist to complement our hard working team. Shift times would cover a variety of day, evening and weekends. Key to this role is the ability to deliver first class reception services, including handling telephone calls, maintaining and updating medical records, liaising with internal and external clinical teams, invoicing and receipting, and ensuring the smooth running of the front-of-house environment. The successful applicant will receive: • Competitive penal rates • Full training • Free on site parking • Staff discounts for medical visits The successful applicant will need to: • Have excellent interpersonal skills • Have great time management skills and an ability to multi task • Be computer literate with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail • Be calm under pressure • Be a positive team player • Have excellent oral and written communication skills • Be able to communicate in a warm and friendly manner with a diverse group of people • Knowledge of MedTech32 would be an advantage although training in this software will be provided. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and applications to be received by 9th April 2021.

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National newspaper adverts cost much more than local papers and while your message is widely circulated, analyse its cost-effectiveness: will readers travel out of area to visit you? Advertise in your local paper and reach your target audience — without breaking the bank!

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CELEBRATE EASTER Apri l 2-5, 2021

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All Saints Howick

TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH

17 Selwyn Road; Phone 534 6864 MAUNDY THURSDAY 7.30pm GOOD FRIDAY 9.30am Service of the Cross 12noon – 3.00pm Great Three Hours EASTER DAY 7.30am Communion 9.30am All-Age Communion

474 Pakuranga Road

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WELCOME

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Easter Services

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Combined Churches

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Stockade Hill Howick Sunday 4 April 6:30am

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Family Service 10.00am Contemporary Maundy Thursday – April 1 ANGLICAN CHURCH

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Maundy Thursday 7.30pm April 1 Good Friday 9.30am April 2 Easter Sunday 9.30am April 4

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Talented Huang a hit during Cup W SAILING

ayne Huang, Rear Commodore at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club (BBYC), recently became the number one sports reporter for the America’s Cup in the Chinese-speaking market. Huang has written and had 24 articles published across Chinese media in New Zealand. He followed the build-up to the America’s Cup with great interest and participated in the Race Village Team events for which he has received a Certificate of Recognition for his services. Huang developed a huge following in the Chinese market on the social media platforms We Chat, Red and Tiktok as a result of his America’s Cup articles, including local com-

pany Fisher and Paykel and the NZ International Women’s Association. On one of his recent sports talk shows he gained an audience of 193,000. He has a passion for watersports and engaging the local ethnic community. His focus has been introducing the local Chinese speaking market to sailing via Share Boating especially during the America’s Cup regatta. Share Boating has orgainsed four successful sailing events on Sir Peter Blake’s yacht, Steinlager 2 and two highly successful forums, one on the luxury catamaran Savoy and most recently at the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron with special guest, Bucklands Beach sailing Olympian Bruce Kendall.

WEEKEND CRICKET These are the final Auckland Club Cricket scores for season 2020/21.

PREMIER WOMEN

Prichard Cup | Finals Round FINAL | Takapuna 167 (E Irwin 49, A Todd 4-38) defeated Cornwall 152 (K Perkins 47*, S Shahri 45, J Barnett 5-19, A Browning 3-23) by 15 runs. Parnell 229/7 (E Baker 42, O Lobb 33, Yaz Kareem 31, L Ross 4-21) defeated Howick Pakuranga 223 (M Downes 68, A Parr 57, H Cullingworth 35, M

Mason-Jones 4-23) by six runs. Papatoetoe 92 (R Lilii 53, A Eastwood 4-27, M Templeton 4-32) lost to Auckland University 95/4 (K Gurrey 31) by six wickets.

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Hedley Howarth Trophy | Round Seven Auckland University 165 (A Prasad 50, J Patel 40, J Low 32, S Devereaux 5-46) and 237/3 dec. (C O’Brien 62, A Vodnala 59, A Prasad 48, H Lowe 44*) lost to Suburbs New Lynn 149 (G Hanham 47, T Payle 33, K Mackenzie 4-17, A Ireland 3-34, N Stobart 3-40)

The local Chinese market is fascinated in Sir Peter Blake’s legendary sailing history, especially the chance to sail in his yacht. Steinlager 2 was the winner of the Whitbread Round the World race skippered by Sir Peter Blake and the only yacht to win all six legs. He also won the America’s Cup as skipper of Team New Zealand in 1995 on Black Magic and again defended the Cup in 2000. Not only is there an opportunity to learn and take part in sailing, Huang and Share Boating offer the local market an experience to learn and care for the marine environment. Trips to

Goat Island and Poor Knights Marine Reserves proved popular during the summer months.

and 256/4 (G Hanham 125, T Patel 76*) by six wickets. Takapuna 284 (M Jones 89, Q Sunde 82, T Aldous 36, L Dasent 5-75) lost to Cornwall 287/8 (Am Dhadwal 71, J Hayes 69*, M Guptill-Bunce 46, S Crooks 30, M Jones 4-73) on first innings. Papatoetoe 259 (L Clark 95, L Istead 84, L Ferguson 3-40, J Parsons 3-40) and 249 (S Setia 121*, J Fisher 4-73) lost to Parnell 283/6 dec. (A Parikh 112*, A Lane 36, F McGregor-Sumpter 36) and 227/2 (B Rae 124*, A Lane 68) by eight wickets. Grafton 314/9 dec. (A Edwards 103, J Venkatrao 53*, N Bhana 51) defeated North Shore 291 (S Keene 95, R Mudford 78, D de Boorder 56, N Bhana 4-76, D Gunawardene 3-49) on first innings.

Tom Hellaby Trophy | Finals Round Eden Roskill 85 (H Singh 5-30, R Naude 4-23) and 141 (S Mujtaba 65*, H Singh 7-69) lost to Howick Pakuranga 116/8 dec. (B Walsh 32, Y Zeb 3-5, J Kumar 3-48) and 111/5 (D Young 52) by five wickets. East Coast Bays 481/7 (S Langridge 173, M Ross 124*, R Harrison 110, D Patel 3-84) drew with Ellerslie 214/4 (P Narsimhan 81, D Kharel 51*, S Wimalaratne 30). Waitakere 168 (B Nash 57*, B Barnard 41, M Masand 5-61, A Frew 4-46) and 182/5 (B Barnard 105*, K Minhas 32) lost to Birkenhead 308 (T Gemlawala 67, M Masand 61, J O’Brien 53, J Houghton 37, J Henderson 3-66) on first innings.

➤ From page 24 If that doesn’t tell you Conway, at age 29, is something special, nothing will. Meanwhile there was also much to like about 28-year-old Will Young’s aggressive 53 from 28 balls before being caught on the boundary and 24-year-old Glenn Phillips 24 from 10. Chasing 210, Bangladesh were never in the hunt and finished 66 runs behind for the loss of eight wickets. Meanwhile aided by the Blues’ stupidity in failing to take six kickable penalties, the Chiefs backed up their Super Rugby Aotearoa win against the Hurricanes with a last minute 15-12 win thanks to another Damian McKenzie special. Once again No 8 Luke Jacobson also produced a top game in helping set up McKenzie’s winning converted try although Hoskins Sotutu lost nothing in comparison with him. For a few moments it looked as though tigerish blindside flanker replacement Tom Robinson had stolen the game for the Blues with an excellent try upon replacing Akira Ioane. With Dalton Papalii, Ioane and Sotutu forming a strong loose forward combination, Robinson is too good to be left on the reserves bench for so long and needs to be promoted to lock to partner captain Patrick Tuipulotu. Meanwhile having been overshadowed by McKenzie the previous weekend, rangy Hurricanes fullback Jordie Barrett failed to put a foot wrong in scoring three tries and 15 points from the boot to notch all 30 points in his team’s 30-19 win against the Highlanders at Dunedin. ➤ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer

EXHIBITION

Easter Art: No longer locked down

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EASTER SERVICES 9.30am Good Friday 2nd April 9.30am Easter Sunday 4th April Cnr Ridge Road & Vincent Street, Howick

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St Paul’s in the Park Anglican Church Easter Services

MAUNDY THURSDAY – APRIL 1 7pm Washing of Feet GOOD FRIDAY – APRIL 2 10am Journey to the Cross EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 4 9am & 10.15am Holy Communion

Everyone most welcome. 141 Chapel Road, Flat Bush.

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owick artists are celebrating the return of Easter Art to The Depot in Lloyd Elsmore Park this Easter weekend. Artists from around the Howick and greater Auckland area are showcasing their talents as part of an Easter Art exhibition over Easter. The project team from Cession Community Trust and participating artists are cautiously optimistic that the live exhibition will go ahead after two mini-lockdowns threatened the event for the second year in a row. “This time last year we were in Alert Level 4 and facing the cancellation of the exhibition. Our artists responded to the challenge. Art has always been a force for connectedness, so embracing the moment and allowing our art to speak directly into our bubbles was a bold move. “This year, we’re looking forward to being back in person at The Depot and engaging with Easter art up close and personal’ exhibition curator,

One of the art works being exhibited by Felicity Visser, a local artist. Image supplied

Katie Buckley says. The 2020 edition of Stations of the Cross saw a record number of people engage with the exhibition online. The exhibition will feature a digital option in 2021 as well as the live experience. While organisers believe the live version remains the higher impact experience,

going digital in 2020 introduced a new audience to the exhibition. Preparations have been underway for several months as artists have worked together on developing the theme for the exhibition and the gallery design. The exhibition is displayed within a thematically-driven “theatrical” style set designed by the Stations project team and intended to add colour and ambience to attendees’ journey through the Easter art. “This year’s exhibition New(s)Cycle will offer a range of artistic pieces from the more traditional art forms to the off-the-wall and creative. We’re welcoming painters, photographers, mixed media artists, filmmakers and poets – all reflecting on the universal themes of the Easter story – betrayal, shame, guilt, injustice and perhaps, most importantly, hope. “Our unique gallery design this year will invite people to explore the Easter story through the lens of news and

media with a 1960s flavour. The 60s set captures elements of the global unrest we have experienced this past year and the sometimes-diverse narratives that underpin experiences such as a pandemic,” explains Katie. The exhibition opens on Good Friday April 2 at 6pm at the Depot in Lloyd Elsmore Park (behind the netball courts) and runs through to Saturday evening. Organisers are planning for an increase in attendance as locals enjoy the freedom of an Easter weekend out of lockdown! ➤ Further information, exhibition curator Katie Buckley katie.buckley@ cession.org.nz Entry by donation, The Depot, Sir Lloyd Drive, Lloyd Elsmore Park. www.cession.org.nz

STATIONS OF THE CROSS “NEW(S) CYCLE” n Friday April 2, 6pm-9pm n Saturday April 3, 10am - 8.30pm

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OPINION

Conway amazing talent J

ust when some of New Zealand cricket’s batting stars are showing their age, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Finn Allen have shown they’re more than ready to fill their boots. Not that we want to rush dropping stalwarts whose consistency is not what it used to be. But I don’t fully go along with those who claim form is temporary whereas class is forever. Age does take its toll.

Still this summer Henry Nicholls and Martin Guptill bounced back from lean domestic pickings to show their class at international level when needed most. Absolutely astounding has been the brilliance shown by former South African Conway and Kyle Jamieson with bat and ball respectively at a time when New Zealand’s depth has never looked greater. At 37, Ross Taylor, our test and

ODI highest run scorer, is also struggling to maintain his former brilliance. That would be a major concern were it not for the almost nonchalant brilliance South Africanborn Conway brings to the game as seen during his ODI 159-run fourth wicket partnership with Mitchell against Bangladesh at the Basin Reserve when both scored centuries. Regarded as an all-rounder

despite being a far better batsman than he is a bowler, Mitchell has filled the gap left by the injured Colin de Grandhomme who is the better bowler. While a golden duck sadly blighted 21-year-old Finn Allen’s Twenty20 international debut against Bangladesh at Hamilton’s Seddon Park on Sunday, Conway blazed his way to an unbeaten 92 in registering his fourth unbeaten 50 in his 10th T20 international.

Agnew’s Angle What made it more amazing was that it took his average to an incredible 65.42 runs which surpassed second best Indian legend Virat Kohli’s 52.65 and shattered former top Black Cap Brendan McCullum’s 35.60. ➤ Turn to page 23

TENNIS

Pakuranga Tennis Club ranked in top 5 kids activities

akuranga Tennis Club has been voted the #1 kids sports activity and fourth most popular kids activity for 2020 in Manukau City by ActiveActivities, an online marketplace set up to connect parents and carers with providers of kids’ activities. Rankings awarded by ActiveActivities have been allocated by location to organisations with the highest number of visits, positive reviews and

overall engagement across the ActiveActivities website, now numbering some 15,000. A central committee looks after the overall running of Pakuranga Tennis Club, the membership of which now stands at 416. The junior section is particularly strong with 175 juniors and intermediates. “We are particularly grateful to our hard-working junior convenor, coaches and parents for their active support of the junior section and especially proud of our

Junior members of the Pakuranga Tennis Club, from left to right, Jamee Savusa, Georgia Bhanot, Hilary Woodham (coach), Elise Segedin and Caitlin Austin.

junior members for this achievement”, said club president Jenny Richardson. “As the only sporting activity in the top four, I would like to think that this also makes us the most popular sport for kids in Manukau City.” ➤ ‘Pakuranga Tennis Club celebrates it’s Centennial next year. Email the Secretary if you would like to get updates on planned events being held early next year paktennis@xtra.co.nz

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