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uckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee last Thursday voted to endorse Mayor Phil Goff’s proposal for the Emergency Budget 2020/2021. It responds to the $750 million fiscal hole caused by the Covid-19 crisis and the urgent need for more water infrastructure to avoid increased water restrictions. Goff said it was one of the most difficult budgets in the council’s history. “The Covid-19 lockdown has had a huge impact on Aucklanders and many businesses and, like many, Auckland Council has also taken a severe financial hit with a revenue shortfall of $475m this financial year,” he said. “On top of this, we have had to find a further $224m for new water infrastructure to reduce the risk of severe water restrictions. “In the face of these challenges, councillors have worked collaboratively with local boards and the community to find savings and make cuts to our spending so we can ensure the most critical services continue to be provided. None of these decisions have been easy, but we have made the tough calls necessary to keep our

city running while responding to this crisis. Finance and Performance Committee chair Desley Simpson said, “The decisions in our Emergency Budget mean local boards continue to receive their full discretionary funding, which helps ensure local community projects continue.” Goff said a further funding reinstatement of $450,000 will ensure that libraries can continue to operate at full hours. “Our libraries are much-loved by Aucklanders and important community assets so I’m pleased that we can retain their full opening hours. “We have also been able to increase transport investment by $40m, including safety funding which is absolutely vital to ensure we are saving more lives on our roads,” Goff said. “For the first time in council’s recent history, all 21 local boards have backed the same rates increase. Council has agreed the 3.5 per cent average general rates increase option, which is the same increase as was originally proposed in the 10-year Budget in 2018. “I appreciate that some Aucklanders will be suffering economically because of the Covid-19

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Emergency Budget gets nod ➤ From page 1 “These investments will deliver an important long-term legacy for Auckland, while also helping to stimulate jobs growth and economic activity and make up for decades of underinvestment in our city. Councillor Simpson said, “I believe we have found a balance between financial prudence, maintaining the core services our communities deserve and investing in Auckland’s future. I am grateful to the many arms of the council family and our 21 local boards who have worked tirelessly, coming together to produce a budget that enables us to recover from both a pandemic and a drought.” Meanwhile Howick Ward councillors Sharon Stewart and Paul Young backed the increase. “I was proud to support a 3.5 per cent rates increase alongside Councillor Sharon Stewart and the Howick Local Board,” said Young. “The Emergency Budget delivers a strong result for the east, given the challenging circumstances. The Emergency Budget keeps key east Auckland transport projects moving, while minimising cuts to essential local services like libraries, park maintenance and road safety. This includes the AMETI Eastern Busway and the Airport to Botany Rapid Transit project. “I could not support a Budget that would add risk and further delays to these key projects”

He said the reality is that rates would need to increase by around 30 per cent to cover $525m of lost revenue due to Covid-19. This is even before considering the additional emergency drought infrastructure. “The Council has made itself smaller and more adaptable,” said Young. “There have been significant savings across the board to accommodate the 3.5 per cent increase. Sadly, this includes the loss of over 1000 council jobs.” He said a zero rates increase was not an option due to the long-term damage it would have on local services, new infrastructure, as well as employment and business activity in Auckland post-Covid-19. “In setting the budget, the council listened to feedback from the public and our local boards and put more funding into traffic safety initiatives as well as restoring the local board discretionary funding,” Young said. “I understand the coming months will not be easy and I would encourage any households or businesses who find themselves in a difficult situation to use our rates postponement support as well as the government’s rates rebate scheme. “The Emergency Budget gets us through this challenging financial year and leaves us in a place where we can continue to push for the long overdue local projects, like a new library and community centre in Flat Bush.”

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Stewart also responded. “At the Emergency Budget meeting, I voted for the 3.5 per cent rates rise and it was not an easy decision,” she said. “I took all the information provided into consideration before deciding to vote for the 3.5 per cent rates rise. I have always strongly advocated pre-Covid-19 that council needed to take a hard look at its expenditure in order to save costs. “Prior to Covid-19 I was supportive of a zero per cent increase, however we are now in unprecedent and extraordinary times where I have had to reconsider my decision for the benefit of Auckland as a region. “The public will be well aware that because of Covid-19, Auckland Council’s forecasted revenue is down. Rates revenue is only 40 per cent of Auckland Council’s total revenue and 60 per cent was

from other investments such Ports of Auckland dividends, Auckland Airport dividends, venue hire etc. “These revenue streams are no longer available to Auckland Council at this time which has contributed to the decision I have taken today.” The unprecedent drought that Auckland is facing has exacerbated the situation for Auckland Council’s revenue, she said. “When the Emergency Budget was consulted, we were not told that an extra $224 million was needed to assist with Auckland’s water infrastructure to reduce risks of severe water restriction in the coming months,” said Stewart. “Capital works have been deferred, staff numbers are going to be reduced, all councillors and senior staff have had a pay decrease, everyone has played their part. A rate increase of less than 3.5 per cent would require a level of reduction to council services that would have more detrimental effects on our communities including more job losses, less funding on essential water infrastructure and reduction in opening hours to our community facilities.” Stewart said she also considered that a rate of less than 3.5 per cent would mean that Super Gold card users and other concessions fares would no longer be available. “This would limit the mobility of our elderly which is not good for their general health and wellbeing.

I acknowledge and thank all those that submitted during the Emergency Budget consultation,” said Stewart. “A vast majority of submissions in the Howick Ward area were for 0 per cent and 2.5 per cent rates rise due to economic challenges from Covid-19 and I reiterate that it was not an easy decision to vote for a 3.5 per cent rates increase with this knowledge. I can understand some of the submissions that a lot of people want us to get back to core business - over Covid-19 a man in Howick tripped over a poorlypatched footpath and died. We need to spend more money on core business that we all use. (Regarding) footpaths, I myself have tripped on because of poor maintenance. “Cycleways may need to take a back seat for a while and let us catch up with footpaths and potholes in roads. We need to also stop duplication. This may happen if we get a CEO who, hopefully, will be directed to reset the council’s expenditures. “I also acknowledge that all 21 local boards supported a 3.5 per cent rates increase, many with the same knowledge from their community. “I can only reaffirm my pledge to the Howick community that I will continue to strongly advocate that council takes a hard look at its expenditure and good governance prevails. This is how I can stand by my vote today.”

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THIS REALLY IS CLIMATE DENIAL Re: Regurgitating the alarmists, Mike Lowe (Times, July 14). Climate denier Mike Lowe objects to being lumped in with anti-vaxxers and flat-earthers, but produces not a skerrick of evidence orthodox climate science is wrong. Does the cap fit? Given enough time I could name perhaps 70,000 scientists publishing papers on climate change, experts, whereas the best he can do is mention a disgruntled environmental activist now promoting nuclear power. Michael Shellenberger is not an atmospheric physicist or chemist, or biologist, or oceanographer, or any sort of climate scientist. He is an angry anthropologist, thoroughly debunked: Google climatefeedback.org. Misquoting Einstein doesn’t help either. Where is the “disproof” in the scientific literature? AGW is probably the most scrutinised theory ever. Only fools believe the lies on crank sites like wattsupwiththat, notalotofpeopleknowthat and notrickszone. And Mr Lowe, please note, it was the Church that contradicted, nay persecuted, Galileo (1564 - 1642), not scientists, who had already realised the Earth moved round the Sun. See Copernicus (1473 1543) and the Greek Aristarchus of Samos (310-230 BC). When the first Europeans

stepped onto Howick Beach, sea level rise (SLR) was well under 1mm a year. Now it’s well over 3mm and accelerating. This is explained by warming water expanding and ice sheets melting. Greenland and Antarctic, the loss is greater than 400 gigatonne (cubic kilometres) per year. Google nasa.govt. The SLR will be 1m before 2100, with a lot more locked in. Nobody knows how fast the ice sheets will break up because nobody was here last time. If we burn all the fossil fuels we know about, the sea level will rise 60 metres, eventually. We have increased the CO2 level from 280 to 410ppm – 45 per cent. Yes, the amount of CO2 at 0.041

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per cent of the atmosphere seems small, but imagine if you increased the minute amount of iron in your body 45 per cent. Google the National Academy of Sciences: Richard Alley – 4.6 Billion Years of Earth’s Climate History: The Role of CO2. The authority on climate change is the IPCC, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, founded by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). In 1988. Yes, 1988. So much for this supposed inventing the term climate change because there is no global warming. All datasets show global warming. For a graph, Google acclimatise NASA, WMO, NOAA, UK Met

Office: 2018 was fourth hottest year. During the 12,000 years our civilisation developed, the climate has been unusually benign. We are performing a gigantic experiment on the only planet we have. The worst is, 93 per cent of this energy we are adding to the climate system is going into the oceans more energy means worse weather. Scientists refer to carbon because it is atmospheric levels of carbon compounds like CO2, CH4 (methane), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) that are rising due to human activity, not because they are thinking “soot”. Earth’s temperature is governed by CO2. If you want the science, see these tutorials by Oxford professor Myles Allen. Google eci.ox climate change in a San Francisco courtroom. Still in doubt? Google U California physics professor Richard Muller, who founded his own research institution Berkeley Earth, largely funded by oil billionaires the Koch brothers to prove the science wrong. The facts changed his mind. Mr Lowe, thinks “climate denier” has connotations of Nazism. I suggest he take that up with the online Oxford Dictionary, which defines climate denier as someone who denies man-made climate change. Yep, the cap fits.

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ALLOW ME TO ELABORATE Re: Dennis N Horne, The essence of science (Times, July 7). This is not a rebuttal but rather a note of edification for Dennis Horne and those readers who have been given a limited and curated perspective. If we measure NZ’s ‘emission’s intensity’ (a measure of emissions to GDP – not to population growth as suggested by Horne – and as allowed for China under the Paris Agreement) it decreased by 27 per cent over the reported period 2008 -2018. China, NZ’s major trading partner, has increased its total CO2 emissions by 36 per cent over 2008 – 2018 compared to NZ at 13 per cent. To gain perspective, NZ represents 0.15 per cent of global emissions compared to China at 28 per cent. Between 2005 and 2030 China is permitted to increase emission by 73 per cent – 96 per cent under the Paris Agreement while NZ has agreed to reduce its emissions by 30 per cent. An impotent, unjust and inequitable commitment. NZ can have no impact on any climate change modelling, but China could. In its current form, the Paris Agreement will result in significant transfer of wealth from First World countries such as ours, which will go into relative decline, to rapidly emerging Third World economies. ➤ Turn to page 12

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ast Auckland had a fantastic show day on Friday, July 10. East Auckland Tourism and Howick Local Board member Bo Burns hosted some important guests who were keen to see why we are so passionate about our region. Our two guests from ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development, the region’s economic development agency) were Steve Armitage, GM Destination and Zac Watson, product development manager Tourism/ Destination. Steve and his team have been very active putting together a Destination Auckland Recovery Plan over the last few months with the help of tourism and hospitality operators throughout the Auckland region, including East Auckland Tourism. Their visit out east was all about highlighting our amazing region and the different sites and activities on offer that cater to both local and regional, and hopefully, in the not too distant future, overseas visitors. The East Auckland Tourism team included chairman Andrew Laing of Howick Deliveries, who is also a Howick travel agent, board members Sarah Blong from Paradice Ice Skating, Senthil Natarajan from Happy NZ Tours, administrator Annette Smart, with thanks to Wild Adventures NZ for the use of their van to get around and about. We were unable to go too far afield due to limited time. We started at Stockade Hill where our very own Howick town crier Jim Donald, greeted us as we enjoyed the 360 degree views from this significant site. Bucklands Beach and Musick Point then Half Moon Bay Marina followed, where we enjoyed a delicious lunch at Grangers. Next stop was the How-

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ick Historical Village. Here we met general manager Krissy Perrett and visited beautiful Puhinui House. It was great to hear that some activities at the Historical Village are coming up soon with the official opening date planned for spring. Next stop was our unique Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple where we were greeted by Karzin Leong, their marketing and events officer. While Karzin is busy organising the upcoming 2020 Cherry Blossom Art Salon exhibition, she did have time to give us a quick tour which was so interesting and much appreciated by us all. Returning to Howick we travelled along Point View Drive to view the incredible expansion of Botany, Ormiston, Flat Bush and East Tamaki to one side, and the beautiful rural views on the other, arriving at Mangemangeroa Reserve. Those spectacular views across the estuary impressed both our visitors. We continued past How-

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ick Beach and arrived at our last stop, All Saints Church. Here we were met by Morrin Cooper, the last Mayor of Howick. Morrin loves this region and has been a faithful supporter of East Auckland Tourism since its inception. He has an in-depth knowledge of the history that surrounds us and shared his enthusiasm for the region with Steve and Zac. East Auckland Tourism is optimistic about the future of tourism and hospitality in east Auckland and is hosting an event on the recovery and future of this industry later this month. It was a great pleasure, and we were so grateful to have had the opportunity to show off this part of our region to members of ATEED. We are looking forward to having a similar visit to the other side of east Auckland, the Pohutukawa Coast, Clevedon and Hunua very soon. ➤ Annette Smart is the Team Co-ordinator at East Auckland Tourism

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Maraetai, Whitford and Clevedon – admits that while he was not surprised by Adams’ announcement to resign, he was surprised by Kaye’s. “No one wants to see a good colleague go but if they have made up their mind, we have to respect that decision. But people may have different views. Also, a lot of people seem to underestimate the kind of stress that Members of Parliament go through. There is a lot more involved than people realise,” he says. About his good friend Todd Muller resigning from National Party leadership he says it came as a surprise. “Toddy is a personal friend, I didn’t see it coming. “We only found out at 7.30am on Tuesday morning. I hope he’s ok. “In the next 12 hours we were all there (in Parliament)...but what was great was that the group of 55 put it behind them with a genuine desire to get the team right. “We took some time to do it but we wanted to get it right. “The National Party is a juggernaut, we are all feeling energised with the new leadership.” Bayley told the Times that he is excited about his new portfolio which includes Small Businesses and Manufacturing, as well as Revenue, Commerce, State-Owned Enterprise and Associate Finance. “With a huge background in business, I specifically asked Judith for the Manufacturing portfolio. Manufacturing makes up 12 per cent of the GDP – and she agreed. “It’s clearly an important industry and no other party has a manufacturing portfolio so far. This is a

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➤ From page 8 Today China has citizens with a purchasing power parity rapidly overtaking that of the average NZer. The Super Power, China, now has the world’s largest economy. Those of you who have recently travelled to China will attest to this transformation. The commitment by NZ to meet its Paris Agreement obligations will impact our GDP, increase unemployment, compound social welfare dependence and result in social unrest driven by a growing sector of disaffected citizens. Climate change science is not settled. That is the very nature of the scientific method. In fact, the Royal Society of London and the National Academy of Science of USA have many Fellow members who do not endorse their societies’ public position on climate change. Such eminent members include: Sir Alan Rudge, FRS; Professor Freeman Dyson, FRS; Professor Tony Kelly, FRS; Professor Freeman Dyson, FRS MNAS; Professor Garth Paltridge, FAAS; Professor Ian Plimer, FAATSE; Professor Richard Lindzen, MNAS; Et al To suggest that such scientists are ‘flat earthers’ is unsupported and unjust. To do so evokes the heresy indictment of Nicolaus Copernicus in the 1500s. As a practitioner of the sci-

entific method for many years, I am familiar with those science ‘cliques’ that selectively enrol sycophant reviewers that weaken the principles of the peer review process. In the case of climate change, this behaviour has mistakenly led to a huge ‘group think’ mass supported by well-intentioned but misguided ideologists. I strongly support limiting/ conserving the finite fossil hydrocarbon resource as a fuel source, preferring to back its use as a precursor to synthesised recyclable products, lubricants, pharmaceuticals and the like. But not for the reason of climate change which will continue to cycle as it has over the past geological time frame. In NZ we can adopt smaller, new technology, low-cost, molten salt moderated nuclear reactors as our future source of energy. This energy source is permitted in NZ under the NZ Nuclear Free Zone and Arms Control Act 1987, an act that few New Zealanders have actually read or attempted to understand. May we continue to live in interesting times with a younger generation led by curiosity, facts, open minds but not by ideologies.

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reamy, beat-driven folk is the nourishing new music produce of Carnivorous Plant Society and they’re known for “cinematic” storytelling, even though they’re not exactly household names. They should be as their loyal following testifies after four delightful and musically-sophisticated albums over eight years. Carnivorous Plant Society present a majestic soundscape for the listener’s imagination to run wild. It’s fresh, organic and plentiful, musically-enriching in a garden of goodness. Distinctively modern-era Kiwi music cultivation. Their leader Finn Scholes describes it as “cinematic”, though he says they’re “starting to sing more” nowadays, after being a tune and playing-led group first, with lyrics and vocals added like instrument parts. Scholes is a gifted animator as well as being a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, and his nickname Genius is fitting. He’s greatly admired by his peers across Auckland’s and New Zealand’s music and arts community. He says Carnivorous Plant Society will screen their colourful visual art show while playing their concert at Uxbridge Arts and Cul-

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ture in Howick on Friday, July 31. Their most recent album, last year’s The People Below, is a tale of “an unlikely and very wrinkly hero named Shid” and is accompanied by a graphic novel penned by Scholes. “It explores class inequality in a city trapped in a floating bubble, suspended from an alien’s mouth,” he says. “It features a small, wretched man and his journey from poverty and despair to wealth, sex and unimaginable luxury.” Carnivorous Plant Society started out comically describing their style as “Mexican mariachi mixes with spaghetti western; futuristic sci-fi blends with bizarre, spine-chilling nuances drawn from Stephen King novels”. The music retains those substantial ingredients and has added bags more spice, played out

on instruments such as trumpets, violin, vibraphone, tuba, guitar, synthesisers, keyboards, bass and drums, with some occasional whistling. Carnivorous Plant Society are Finn Scholes (trumpet, keyboards, vocals, vibraphone, marimba and tuba), his brother Tam Scholes (guitar, vocals), Cass Basil (bass, vocals), Siobhanne Thompson (violin, vocals) and Alistair Deverick (drums). The last time Finn played the Uxbridge Theatre was last year with Hopetoun Brown’s Tim Stewart and Nick Atkinson, who collaborated on The People Below, as well as other super-talents of modern-era Kiwi music, Hollie Fullbrook, Lawrence Arabia, Mimsy Cable, Hayden Eastmond-Mein, Tom Healy, Lisa Crawley and Edward Castello.

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riday’s announcement that a National Government would complete construction of the Eastern Busway and the Reeves Road Flyover in full by 2025 is a welcome move that will deliver real transport improvements for the people of Pakuranga and Botany, according to Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga, and Christopher Luxon, National Party Candidate for Botany. “The people of east Auckland have waited for these projects for far too long but have finally been given some certainty when a National Government takes the reins on September 19,” they said in a joint statement. “Over the last two years there has been too much indecision and delay by Auckland Council and Auckland Transport regarding the Eastern Busway, creating a great deal of uncer-

tainty for our community who are desperately calling out for reduced congestion and improved public transport options. “With over 160,000 people set to call east Auckland home by 2030, we need transport improvements now to handle the rapid growth in the area. The people of east and south Auckland will be delighted to hear that National will put the East West Link back on the agenda to deliver better transport links for the Onehunga-Penrose area, the industrial and manufacturing backbone of Auckland’s economy.” This project was previously supported by National since it was first mooted in 2012 and was named as a Road of National Significance in the lead up to the 2017 election, they said. “The current Government moved quickly to cancel this project when it

came to power, delaying significant progress for the area. “National today (Friday) also reaffirmed its policy to repeal the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax within our first 100 days in office and have committed to no increases in fuel tax or road user charges in our first term.” They claim Aucklanders will enjoy savings of up to $150 million a year returned to their back pockets. “Today’s infrastructure announcement is the largest in New Zealand’s history by a wide margin and we are incredibly proud to be part of a team that will deliver what we promise,” they said. “The reality at this year’s election is simple: if New Zealanders want a Government that will do what it says and invest in our people and our communities, the National Party is the only choice.”

Ex-St Kentigern student Amelia Elliot has recently been cast in “Black Hands”, a new TV series based on a podcast of the same name. Amelia plays Laniet, younger sister of David Bain who was killed along with the rest of the Bain family in a crime that David Bain was convicted for. He served 13 years before being released on appeal. The talented youngster is represented by local Howick talent agency B&M Creative Artists. “I’ve loved performing at various local theatres out east throughout high school. It’s amazing to now be putting these skills into practice on screen,” she says. In 2019 she was awarded her school’s award for Senior College Solo Music ‘Best Vocalist’. New Zealand Drama School graduate Richard Crouchley will play David Bain. David’s parents Robin and Margaret will be played by well-known actors Joel Tobeck and Luanne Gordon. Another promising performer, 19-year old Cameron Carter-Chan was a student at Sancta Maria Catholic Col-

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Electricity comes to Howick As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary, the Times continues its series by Alan La Roche giving readers a glimpse of life as it used to be. The countdown began at the 170th in 2017

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n 1855 six-year-old Charles Lush of Howick was taken by his father to see the New Zealander Newspaper offices in Auckland, lit with artificial gaslight. It took another 72 years before electricity arrived in Howick in 1927. It used to be said amongst early settlers that good people go to bed when it gets dark and get up with the first light. Some residents enjoyed gardening with the early birds’ morning chorus. A few thought electric lights would stop cows letting down their milk. We should remember that in the 1918 Flu Epidemic, patients were in wards lit by candles and kerosene lamps in the Howick and Pakuranga town halls. Before power arrived, many organisations had meetings when there was a full moon so that they could walk more safely on the metal roads. In the 1920s Howick shops had a late night every Saturday closing at 9pm which meant workers walked

The interior of All Saints Church with hanging kerosene lamps (on page 113 in History of Howick & Pakuranga). Photo supplied

home in the dark unlit roads. For several years silent movies were shown in the Howick Town Hall with a generator on the back of a Ford Model T truck outside which powered the flickering films, while a pianist provided emotive music and the projectionist told jokes or stories to keep the audience amused if the film broke. By 1926 the Auckland Power Board allocated funds to reticulate Howick’s 522 residents. Bucklands Beach had a popu-

lation of 90 but only 7 were permanent residents, the rest were holiday baches.

Electricity for Auckland at that time came from Horahora Waikato Dam built to supply electricity to the Waihi Goldmines at Waikino. The average power account in 1928 was 6 shillings a week which is equivalent to $60 today which was expensive for many. Most houses had very few electric lights initially. Later a few had electric irons, replacing old charcoal or Mother Potts irons that sometimes left black marks on recently laundered clothes. One lady who used an iron for the first time in the big wooden Marine Hotel did not know to turn it off and the hotel was burnt down. All new buildings had to be brick. Some continued to use reliable coal ranges or kerosene lamps. The bakers in Howick used rata and taraire firewood for many years from the Mangemangeroa Valley and quickly adapted to the clean, easier-to-use electric ovens.

The arrival of electricity in Howick in 1927 was thought to speed the growth of Howick. There was a rush to subdivide Marine Parade, Cockle Bay and Bucklands Beach. A quarter acre in Marine Parade was available for only £75 pounds in 1923. Frequent interruptions to the supply especially at dinnertime were frustrating for housewives. The brass lamps in All Saints Church were dumped. In 1938 Gandy Motors had handpumped Texaco, Shell and Plume petrol pumps but only Big Tree had an electric pump which suddenly became the most preferred petrol. It took many years before houses became filled with electric appliances. We think of electricity today as an essential service to our homes and businesses. Alan La Roche, Howick Historian

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ESOL CLASSES

Free ESOL Classes every Tuesday through the school term at Howick Library, start at 11am. All welcome.

LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF HOWICK CENTRAL The Ladies Probus Club of Howick Central will hold its next meeting on Friday, July 24 at the Howick Club, Botany Road. The meeting will commence at 12pm followed by lunch at the club. Members are requested to phone Irene on 5343630 to advise their intention to attend this meeting. Phone Pat on 279-9459 for more information.

PAKURANGA CROQUET CLUB Pakuranga Croquet Club play on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings at their lawns in Lloyd Elsmore Park (at the far side of the carpark opposite the netball courts). Anyone is welcome to join us to try the enjoyable, challenging and intriguing sport of croquet. All you need are flat-soled shoes and casual dress. Phone Neal 533-9611.

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We are having our first garage sale this year at Trinity Methodist Church, Saturday July 25, 8am. We have so much of everything.

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A special spinal health talk presented by the NZ College of Chiropractic. Stay afterwards for a free spinal check. Thursday August 6, 10am - 12pm at Pakuranga Library.

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This week’s recital is given by Lawrence Wong - piano. Born in Hong Kong and raised in New Zealand, Lawrence recently graduated from Indiana University with a Performer Diploma in Solo Piano Performance, after completing a BMus and BSc in medicinal chemistry at Auckland University. He brings a programme of piano music from Spain, France and Russia. All Saints Church Thursday July 23, 7pm8pm. Admission by donation.

COFFEE TIME

Coffee & conversation at Howick Library, August 7, 10.30am 11.30am with guest speakers from NZ police who will talk about crime prevention. All welcome. Refreshments provided. Free.

COUNTRY AND VARIETY MUSIC Pohutukawa Coast Country and Variety Music Club, Whitford Hall, every 2nd Sunday from July 26, 3.30pm till 7.30pm, $3 entry, kids free. Contact Paula 021-059-2444.

EXPLORING KURA

Highland Park Library, Saturday August 1, 2pm-3pm. Auckland Libraries local history senior librarian Joanne Graves will present a talk on Auckland Libraries’ Kura database and how to make discoveries for your local and family history research. RSVP required: phone 377 0209 or e-mail highlandpark. library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for more information.

FREE FITNESS CLASSES

Fitness classes are open to anyone. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The community classes are brought to you by Lioness - The Gym for Women and Howick Primary School every Friday at 6.15pm beginning in the new school term. Bookings at info@ lionessgym.co.nz or via text/WhatsApp at 027 4 Liones (027 4 546637). No booking, no class. Just bring your water and yourself in fitness (comfortable) clothes.

CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT

Peter Hoskin of Urban search and rescue dog Lace with Howick College technology students, Sophie Chadwick, Yousif Alsabak and Mason deBruin; inset, close up of the harness. Photo supplied

INNOVATION

Pakuranga Choral Society’s first concert for 2020 features Vivaldi’s ever-popular “Gloria”. Perhaps the best-known Baroque choral work, this performance features Ella Ewen and Dilys Fong as our soloists and Michael Bell on organ. Rounding out the programme is a group of gospel spirituals and a piece by conductor David Hamilton. The concert will also feature as guest choir Grammarphonics from Auckland Grammar School. The concert is at 2.30pm on Sunday August 16 at All Saints Church, Howick. Adults $25, seniors/students $20, Children $10.

A PIONEER’S FAMILY TRAIL Local resident Barry Pepperell will talk about his recently-published book detailing the stories and experiences of four generations of the Pepperell family in Taranaki. Wednesday August 12, 10.30am at Pakuranga Library.

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YEAR 9 ENROLMENTS 2021

All Year 9 In-Zone Applications for 2021 must be received by Friday 28 August 2020 Please Note: Out-of-Zone Applications (Year 9 only) must be received by Wednesday 2 September 2020 Enrolment packs are available from Pakuranga College Reception or by phoning 09 534 7159 or email info@pakuranga.school.nz Mr M Williams, Principal

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Tuesday/Thursday 9:30am-11:30am 0-5 years $2

Haseler Hall, 17 Selwyn Road, Howick

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ENROLMENTS Macleans Primary School

Term 4, 2020 Enrolment Guidelines Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office or on the school website. The board has determined that 12 places are likely to be available for out-of-zone students in Term 4, 2020 (12 October – 15 December) in Year 1 (New Entrants).

English Maths

ESOL Junior/Inter/Senior

English/Maths Science/Writing

English/Maths Science/Social Study

ICAS (English/Maths/Science)

• Web Development • Graphic Design • Video Editing • Animation Study • Robot Programming • 3D Modeling

All Subjects NCEA/CAIE/IB

SAT/ACT TOEFL/MedView

English/Maths GA

Chinese/Korean/Japanese Spanish/French/German

• Trinity College London speech art assessment standard • Expressive speaking, Interpersonal skills, Reflective skills, Practical speaking • Opportunity for participating in debate contest

For students seeking enrolment in Term 4 , the deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places is 4.00pm on Friday 21 August. Parents of students who live within the home zone and intend enrolling their child during Term 4 should notify the school by Friday 21 August 2020 to assist the school to plan appropriately for the next term. Applications should be made by submitting a completed enrolment form, in person, to the school office. Enrolment forms and a school prospectus can be obtained from the school office. If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot for out-of-zone places is required, it will be held on Friday 28 August 2020. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held. In Term 4 there will be a second enrolment period for New Entrant students commencing school in Term 1, 2021 (2 February – 16 April). Length of enrolment period 2 - Term 4: 21st July to 21st August 2020 Deadline for receipt of applications: 21st August 2020 Date of ballot: 28th August 2020

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The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone.

CLASSIFIEDS

CD206513 DE274915

APPLIANCE REPAIRS 535 6950 021 0333 149

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

NZ Registered

K75008

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

MARKS

CD127274

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

& REPAIRS

Phone Terry 021 927 921

DY272008

SIMPLY RENOS

Be warm this winter, install a heat pump Sales Installation Service

Phone Matt on 0224 730 014 WORK GUARANTEED

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

HEATPUMP SERVICES

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

Terry’s

LANDSCAPES Ph: 535 9155 thebehersings@xtra.co.nz Silver Medal DESIGN Winner CONSTRUCTION Ellerslie MAINTENANCE Flowershow

LAWNCARE

GREENMAN Lawn & Garden Trees & Hedges, rideon mowing. Free quotes. Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409

ANY FIX-IT

HOWICK Lawncare, ex Greenkeeper, lge or small lawns, friendly reliable affordable Ph Paul 027 5676 900

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

 Painting fences, garages etc  Plumbing job  Timber and plastic repairs  Fence repairs  Broken plastic  Vinyl laying  Epoxy flooring  Concrete work  Some appliances can be fixed  I will look at anything and give you advice

COMPUTER REPAIRS

Interior/Exterior painting, Wallpaper stripping, Plasterboard fixing/stopping, Residential/Commercial High quality workmanship Ph Vincent 5339658 021-135 3388 EXTERIOR/interior exp’d. own scaffolding waterproofing to protect plaster homes a specialty. Kevin 022 677 8014

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

James IT Solutions

0800 266 349 www.jamesit.co.nz

CARPENTERS

BUILDERS

Bathroom Renovations Kitchen & Laundry

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

MP268165

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

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

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

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

Our emphasis is on quality and professionalism www.keithhunterbuilders.co.nz

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

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

PAINTER / Plasterer & handyman 30 yrs+ exp Phone Muzza 577-2989/ 027-6770294

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

Phone Ross 021 977 542

PAINT 30 yrs + exp, tradesman. Interiors, exteriors, house washing and wallpaper hanging. Ph Harold 021 658 222 WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang. Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111

in ting Ltd Wayn e’s Pa Free quotes Interior & exterior Quality work at affordable prices

Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127

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We’re here & there when you need us!

ADAM OXLEY Certifying Plumber

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

535 1111 027 235 2517

CD197785

BRADSHAW PLUMBING

 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

DE264603

Accredited Installer

For all your plumbing needs

Paving Specialists  Patios - Driveways  BBQ areas - Turf blocks  Swimming Pools  Landscaping  Digger and Bobcat Excavations

Free quotations and advice. Visit our website www.riggaspaving.co.nz Contact Ryan 027 502 1187

• New Builds • Renovations • Bathroom / Kitchen • Gas Installations • Hot Water Cylinders • All Maintenance • Certifying Plumbers

Experienced family business, quality service

Allan

Matt

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

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

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

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

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

Brett 534 3562 027 493 0181

PLUMBERS

Solutions & Services

We do WINZ quotes

For a quote contact:

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

aucklandplumbersgroup.nz

Incorporating

Grace Plumbing

or Copper

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

PAINTER Paperhanger. Free quotes, pensioner discount. 30yrs exp. Ph 022 6254295 or 535 3022

❏ Maintenance ❏ New or Reno work ❏ Hot water cylinders ❏ 23+ years experience Brad 022 671 8125 graceplumbing.co.nz

CD262818-V2

Browse our digital papers online www.times.co.nz both current and past issues

CONTINUOUS SPOUTING Certified Builder & Licenced Building Practitioner

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

PLASTERERS

All Interior/Exterior Work • Rotten • Broken • Leaking • New Work Local Tradesman – 40 years’ experience Phone or text Kerry 021-246-3335

0800 420 900

PAINTER, experienced in Int/Ext, Roof & Plastering, free quotes. Phone Mark 022 666 6380

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

CARPENTER/ HANDYMAN

Interiors

Phone Kenny 021 897 445

PAVING

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

If you want something fixed such as:

Ph Merv 027 444 7426

Call: 09 533 6956

aucklandce@dreamdoors.co.nz

GA101040

CD263641

Contact Steve 021 949 168 or 09 532 9842 www.bbe.co.nz

Ph 021 994 147 or 09 5764610 info@cascadecarpets.co.nz 135 Cascade Road, Pakuranga www.cascadecarpets.co.nz

Replace your doors, drawer fronts & benchtops or have a completely new kitchen, all made to measure. Servicing all of Auckland

ABSOLUTE Excellence Lawns, gardens. txt ‘20% off’ now 021 1566951

From deck repairs, building maintenance, plaster and paint, I have you covered inside and out.

Attractive Deals on Carpets, Vinyl, Laminate, Timber

Amazing Kitchen Facelifts Is your kitchen looking tired?

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

    

All work Guaranteed Hot Water Cylinders New Build & Reno’s General Maintenance Gas Fitting

CD258536

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

CD243734

PAINTER

KITCHENS

H3X019

Call Matt 021 679 378

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

HANDYMAN

DY271574

BUILDERS

Flat pack specialists

Ph Trevor 027 648 3565 DE266370

Phone 09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 E: celsius@outlook.co.nz - www.celsiusheating.co.nz

COMPUTERS

LICENSED

* New homes • Alterations • Renovations • Reclads

Ph 273 8899 DE273092

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

All Services Safely

25 years experience Repaints – Interior/Exterior Spray finish available Free quotes – any sized jobs Prompt Response

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BOBCATS & TRUCKS

HOME Cleaning Hwk, Botany, Pknga areas. Excel rates Ph/Txt 027 272 2319

BUILDERS

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki

HANDYMAN

CD250676-V2

021-369 881

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

LEES CARPETS

AIR CONDITIONING

CLEANING HOUSE/OFFICE cleaning, wkly/f.nightly, 1 off, steam cleaning avail, 99% germ free. Ph 021331190

www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz

Top 5 Seller of Feltex brand Carpet in Auckland Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

DE271702-V2

533-6954

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

CARPET LAYING

CD261603

NZ registered electrical service technician

BARRATT-BOYES

ELECTRICAL

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

CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE

HANDYMEN

DE274447

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

CARPET LAYING

DE268673-V2

APPLIANCES

MAINTENANCE & Building repairs. Small jobs, qualified Ph 576 7841 or 021 1481076

FLOORING & SERVICES

LAWN mowing tree/hedge trimming. Phone Alan 021 0375442 or 533 8595

CD242704

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

Over 25 years’ exp • Great rates • Local family business • Reliable • No job too small • Heat pump installs • Security alarms, CCTV Eftpos available Retiree discount Call Anthony 021 0224 6711 or 09 534 0275

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

Irrigation systems design and installed, all aspects of landscape maintenance undertaken. Qualified Horticulturist Ph 535-4471 021-257-6898

FRED 0276992643

4U2C

DE275167

CARPENTERS

AA DOBBS LTD ELECTRICAL

L1C020

Gardens designed, constructed & maintained, lawns mown, pruning & arbourcultural work undertaken, waste removed.

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

PLUMBERS

DE155961-V2

130 7217  021 09 217 2217

No job too small. Repairs, Fencing, Pool Fencing. Free Quotes.

GARDENER LANDSCAPER

LOCAL DECORATORS

K58038

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

5308 267 / 021 569 009

www.stehrbuild.co.nz

CD263192

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

Also garden maintenance, rubbish removal, waterblasting. Free quotes. 20 yrs’ exp. Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES

PS275071

DY267902

CONSTRUCTION

Quality • Experience Flexibility

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

ABOUT Fencing 2000

ELECTRICAL

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

– Retaining, driveways

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

Call Simon 021-0247-4706

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

– New and Renovation

Commercial Civil

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN

CD142804

ALL SIZE PROJECTS Residential

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

DE271012

www.pipersdrainage.co.nz

GARDEN CARE

K55070

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

PRODECK

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

FENCING & TRELLIS

HANDYMEN

DE268840-V2

TV AERIAL & LIghTIng InSTALLATIOn

DECKS

DESIGN & BUILD n Permits arranged n Selection of quality materials n Guaranteed work ** LBP Ph: 535-5775 021-164-7428

L1S014

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

No job too small

Registered Drainlayers

GARAGE doors supply & repairs. Phone Amnon 021 399 616 or 298 2137ah no extra charge Sundays

PS273374-V3

AERIALS

20 yrs Carpentry/Building Ph Shannon 021 356 959

ELECTRICIAN Registered Electrical, Smartvent & Alarms. Phone Mark 027 495 4219, ah 534 3227

CD226123

SMB BOOKKEEPING cash flow forecast & budgets. XERO, MYOB, GST,PAYE. Ph Rachael 021 1085270

BUILDER Qualiﬁed & LBP Certiﬁed

GARAGE DOORS

DY270555-V2

DEB’S Bookkeeping Service. For your small business needs. MYOB, XERO, GST, PAYE. Ph Debbie 0274 814 227

ELECTRICAL

DE266500

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

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

DRAINAGE

BUILDERS

DE270756-V2

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Times, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 — 21

GA117458

www.times.co.nz

FREE QUOTES - 24/7 Service 027 758 6437 - 361 6437 E: info@hpcplumbing.co.nz W: hpcplumbing.co.nz

CLASSIFIEDS

22 — Times, Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Ph 535 9567 John 027 492 0772

Quality guaranteed Free Quote Waterproofing Best Prices Wall and floor Underfloor Heating David Yang 273 6566 or 021 1867 361

TREES stump grinding specialist. Prompt. Free quotes. Phone/text Terry 027 4989080.

PAKURANGA 3 bdrm + sleepout, carport, osp, close to amnities. Clean & tidy, avail now. $750 incls wtr & pwr. Ph 027 2708954

UPHOLSTERERS

TUITION

TREES

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

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

WINDOW CLEANING FRESHEN up with amazing clean glass by a professional. Phone 535 7321 or 027 4969784

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED BOTANY mature, prof, lg dble rm. Lovely home, private, very quiet, worth viewing $180 + exp. I/net avail, non smoker. Phone 027 2675762 HOWICK/HGHLD PK, fully furnished bdrm $190pw all incl, handy shops, bus. 5343339 or 0210463437 HOWICK 2 rooms, use of kitchn, two bathrms, osp Ph 537 6474

0800 696 874

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

SITUATIONS WANTED OFFICE DUTIES, experienced with Excel., available 5 hours a day. Call 020-4109-5487. Reliable transport.

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

Service Times are: Sunday: 7.30am & 9.30am Wednesday: 10.00am (Selwyn Church) allsaints@xtra.co.nz www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

St Thomas’ Anglican Church Whitford

8.30am 9:00am 10:45am 5:30pm Also online streaming at 9:00am

37 Whitford-Maraetai Rd, Ph 272 4484

Sunday Service: 9.30am

GBR088-V2

“Seeing lives transformed by Christ’s saving power. Being a community of hope, love and care.”

All Saints Anglican Church Howick Phone 534 6864 Online Services

Wednesday 10.00am Sunday 9.30am F64081

9 Ben Lomond Cres

Open 6 Days

0800 677 467 Pick Up Service Available

CD227945

Please email

allsaints@xtra.co.nz to get details how to join these services

www.allsaintshowick.org.nz MP274377-V3

MP274367

MAKE CHURCH PA R T O F Y O U R NEW NORMAL

Rental and Property Manager Specialist Overwhelmed with your rental property? - INSULATION - ASBESTOS - SMOKE ALARMS - METH - HEALTHY HOMES ACT

Times are changing… We’re here to help you.

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

Call me:

021 887 811 09 216 9961 East Auckland Mountfort Estate Agents Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

We are looking for a part time Trust Account Manager and Office Account Administrator for a legal practice in the eastern suburbs. Small, friendly, well established, non-litigation practice. The position is approximately 12 hours per week to suit.

C H I L D R E N ’ S P R O G R A M M E S AVA I L A B L E TRANSLATION AVAILABLE IN KOREAN (10AM)

한국어 동시통역 및 번역책자제공(10AM) TRANSLATION AVAILABLE IN MANDARIN (11:30AM)

Please email CV to valerie.h@xtra.co.nz

REGISTERED NURSE

Required for a 20-bed Rest Home in Bucklands Beach. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Hours 9.30am-2.30pm and on-call if required. Must have work permit, current APC, experience in Aged Care and preference for fully InterRai trained. Good command of both written and spoken English is essential.

MP275117

$$$

We pay cash!!

Single Items Deceased Estate House Lots Retiring or Moving Overseas?

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

Call Us Now! 0800 677 467 09 576 1507

Pick Up Service Available

SITUATIONS VACANT

DRAINLAYERS DRAIN UNBLOCKER CCTV, plumbing or drainlaying background preferred.

Preferably certified and experienced in public & private drainage.

Vehicle and phone supplied – Competitive rates

DRAINSLAYERS CO LTD

Phone 0508 752 937 - 09 276 5464

REGISTERED/ENROLLED NURSE

HOWICK

NIGHT DUTY (PART TIME)

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

The above is required to cover Maternity Leave for 6-12 months IMMEDIATE START. This position is two nights per week from 11pm-7am at a 45 bed Rest Home in Howick. The role involves the following: • Responsibility for all aspects of care and safety on the shift. • Good communication skills –the ability to communicate well with the residents and establish a good professional relationship with them. • Medication management – includes safe administration of medication. Training for Medi-map will be provided. Applicants would need to have at least one year aged care experience in New Zealand and hold a current practising certificate.

PART-TIME ESOL TEACHER We are looking for a part-time teacher for our ESOL programme. This position is 0.4 FTTE (two days). Days and start date to be negotiated. Remuneration will be based on the Primary Teachers Collective Agreement 2019. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Applications close Friday 24 July. Please email your CV to

Sara Pickering, Principal sarap@howickint.school.nz

MP275291

H E R O L O G O & PA L E T T E The logo is constructed out of six PMS colours but converted to CMYK which then prints as a four colour logo.

Venluree is NZ’s leading blind manufacturer and in the past 6 years we have expanded into the curtain industry. Due to the success of this venture and the ongoing demand we are looking for an experienced sewing machinist. Our manufacturing facility is located in the Highbrook Industrial area of East Tamaki Auckland. All machinery, tools, and material will be supplied. To be considered for the role you must have the following attributes: • Can calculate efficiently the metres required for all types of curtains and Romans as well as capable to cut fabric on timely manner for production of goods. • Proven experience is a must • Proficient in working with all types of curtain fabrics • Able to professionally produce all types of curtain headers and different fabric combinations. • Can make Roman blinds as well as curtains • Able to work at speed while maintaining excellent quality & workmanship • Be proactive and helpful to others in the team • Reliable, honest and able to work unsupervised Applicants for this position should be entitled to work in NZ. If this sounds like you then please apply in the strictest of confidence by sending an up to date CV to: tarsis@venluree.co.nz

in good condition

HBH SENIOR LIVING

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PERSON LOGO PALETTE

PMS 298

69c / 7m / 0y / 0k 000r / 00g / 0b

PMS 382

33c / 0m / 100y / 0k 000r / 00g / 0b

Black 55%

BRAND PALETTE

White

Pantone 316

Black 55%

Pantone 179

0c / 0m / 0y / 60k 000r / 00g / 0b

HBH Senior Living is a leading aged care facility in Howick and comprises Apartments, Rest Home, Hospital and, on an adjacent site, 36 housing units. We require a versatile, reliable maintenance person with a ‘can do’ attitude, to attend to a myriad of tasks as well as a relief mini driver from time to time. A ‘P’ endorsed licence is required. This position is 40 hours per week. The successful candidate’s skills will include hammer hand, painting, minor plumbing, equipment maintenance and distribution of stores and must be capable of lifting medium weight cartons. You will have to be well organized, capable of working unsupervised and be empathetic to our elder residents. PMS 179

PMS 1385

PMS 316

Black

0c / 70m / 100y / 0k 000r / 00g / 0b

0c / 44m / 100y / 7k 000r / 00g / 0b

Pantone 382

100c / 0m / 30y / 70k 000r / 00g / 0b

HBH SENIOR LIVING CARE & VILLAGE

Initial applications by phone or send CV to: enquiries@hbh.org.nz HBH Senior Living, Ph: 09 538 0800 ext 0 between 9.00am & 4.00pm Monday to Friday

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上午11.30分配有中文同声传译

Just give us a call or email your form to classifieds@times.co.nz

Phone 09 271 8000 www.times.co.nz

Machinist / Curtains / Roman Blinds

J O I N U S T H I S S U N D AY 8 : 3 0 A M , 1 0 A M , 1 1 : 3 0 A M , 5 P M & 5 P M ( TA M I L ) 1 5 9 B O TA N Y R O A D , B O TA N Y D O W N S

Furniture Wanted

per insertion

Please include your phone number

PART TIME TRUST ACCOUNT MANAGER REQUIRED – LAW OFFICE

If you would like to be part of our friendly team please forward your CV to sue@gulfviews.co.nz

Transit Traders Ltd

$195 + GST

SITUATIONS VACANT

Phone 532 8376

BUYING

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

DINGHY wanted, approx 2.4m fibreglass, must be stable, minor repairs ok. Ph 021 163 7030

Lloyd Reardon

DE275388

17 Selwyn Rd, Ph 534 6864

MP274501-v2

DE275392

All Saints Anglican Church Howick

Ph 535 8885

We sell:

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

KIDS KARATE

BABY GRAND PIANO WANTED TO BUY

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

PS275384

SUNDAY, JULY 26

THIS SUNDAY

Visit eastgatecc.org.nz for more information

Please contact Peter 09 576 1500 ext 806 or peterm@eastgatecc.org.nz for more details. DE272545

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

church services COME TO CHURCH!

93.2sqm and 51.27sqm with shared hallway, kitchen and toilets, 2 covered carparks. 9 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga

CD202016

HARRIS tree services, palms, trees, hedges, trim, removal, gardening, fast service. Phone Shane 021 876 541

QUEEN single bed with pull out bed underneath, includes all bedding, as new $100. Ph 534 6649

TWO SPACES FOR LEASE

RENTALS

CD45807

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POLITICS

NZ First launch campaign By JIM BIRCHALL

Hornets pluck the Roosters 44-6 at Paparoa Park.

Z First Party leader Winston Peters appeared at the party’s launch weekend at Highbrook Conference suites at the weekend. In a Roy Morgan poll conducted on July 14, Labour’s coalition partner is currently polling 1.5 per cent in the lead up to September’s election, well below the 5 per cent threshold required for representation. Peters outlined a party policy that was heavy on immigration, saying the party wants to see the right type of people immigrate to New Zealand. “Immigration should be about the people we want in New Zealand, not the people who want to come to New Zealand,” he said at an open public event on Sunday. He proposed limiting immigration to 15,000 people per year and refined further by saying that only skilled workers would be granted entry to the New Zealand job market. Other policies included a universal benefit for working families and senior MP Shane Jones proposed a plan to slash Resource Management Act red tape in line

SPORTS RESULTS

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Hornets & Jaguars leap back into the winners’ circle

LOCAL LEAGUE WRAP

Winston Peters at the NZ First party launch at Highbrook on Saturday July 18. Times photo Jim Birchall

with recent government initiatives to do the same, aiming to stimulate economic recovery in the post-Covid landscape. Earlier, Peters had championed his party’s response to the pandemic, speaking about “stability

Damien Smith at the launch of ACT party in Botany.

and health advances made during Covid-19” and stated his party would continue to be “sound voice for logic ”in Parliament. The party does not appear to be running any candidates for both the Botany and Pakuranga seats.

➤ Howick 44 Te Atatu 6 Howick Hornets got back to winning ways in empathetic fashion at Paparoa Park, racing out to a 26-0 lead at the break and never looking back. Winger Reid Cooke - a late call up from the reserve squad - scored three tries as the Hornets picked up their second win of the season. ➤ Papatoetoe 16 Pakuranga 30 Pakuranga maintained their spot in the competition’s top four thanks to a big second-half effort which earned them victory over Papatoetoe. Bradley Gagau scored two tries for the Jaguars, who earlier led by just two at half-time.

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Pakuranga Rugby’s premier side

won 38-34 over a competitive Waitemata at home at Bell Park. The win consolidated Pakuranga’s mid-table position as the halfway point of the season approaches. PURC director of Rugby Pita Alatini said, “It was a good weekend for our Prems coming through with a winning result. “It was a hard fought game but one we really needed to stay in the hunt for a top four finish.” Alatini said George Taina at 10 was outstanding. “He directed our team around with his territorial kicking boot and was very accurate in goal kicking too. Our boys will take a lot of confidence going into the next few games.” This weekend sees them up against cell-dwellers Te Papapa, again at their home ground.

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Smith aims for Botany A

round 100 people squeezed into Goode Brothers in Botany for the launch of ACT party candidate Damien Smith’s tilt at the Botany seat occupied by independent MP Jami-Lee Ross. Originally from Northern Island, Smith is a company director for The Markets Group and has experience in corporate finance and banking. Smith also has a Masters in Business Administration and is a qualified educationalist. The night’s main attraction however was an appearance by party leader David Seymour. Seymour took a subtle dig at the National Party’s week from hell following the resignation of leader Todd Muller, and recent revela-

tions of pending investigations by the Serious Fraud Office against the Labour Party. Seymour said he was disturbed by “interference in New Zealand democracy” by individuals charged in the donations scandal, who it appears have made illegal donations to both major parties. Seymour held court as he outlined ACT’s vision and policies including their plan for SMEs to recover in a post-Covid environment, combating welfare dependency and answered questions pertaining to overseas investment, and whether students should receive a benefit increase to make them distinct from other beneficiaries.

Botany and Flat Bush Ethnic Association host Zumba classes every Saturday at Ormiston Primary.

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COMMUNITY

Ethnic association is back in business After taking a break during lockdown, the Botany and Flat Bush Ethnic Association is back on its feet with fitness and wellbeing workshops. Howick Local Board member for Botany, Peter Young – also founder member of the Botany and Flat Bush Ethnic Association – says that the upbeat Zumba classes every Saturday from 4pm-

5pm at Ormiston Primary School have resumed. Young, who believes that a healthy mind and body equates a healthy community, has also kickstarted another initiative at the Botany Library. A fortnightly line-up of talks and workshops on wellbeing was officially launched last week by Howick Local Board chair Adele

White, cutting the ribbon. After the first talk and a tasting session of herbal teas, its benefits in terms of building immunity; the second workshop was on yoga with Nalin Wijetilleke on Sunday 10am-11am. The yoga workshop will continue every Sunday with an additional tai chi workshop on Mondays, starting in the month of August. All are welcome.

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OPINION

Laumape’s power and pace stuns Blues Beauden Barrrett and outsprinting him over 45m to crash across for a magnificent try in Otere Black’s tackle. He has been criticised for being too quiet and not as good a ball distributor as Lienert-Brown and Goodhue. Which is fair comment although none can match his bruising power. It was a shame the boorish 20,000 crowd should boo Beauden the first time he touched the ball after so many years as a lionised Hurricanes hero before his move to Auckland. But he soon quietened them with a beautiful dummy and sprint that brought the Blues first try. In the end it was four tries each with Jordie’s final conversion the clincher to cement a fine personal contribution after his team dominated possession and territory against the Blues staunch defence. The win was deserved though how referee Ben O’Keefe could see Asafo Aumua ground the ball under a sea of bodies for the final

try defied belief. The Blues missed injured No 8 Hoskins Sotutu’s general excellence on a night lively Ardie Savea outplayed Akira Ioane and the excellent Dalton Papalii had a great tussle with the lively Du Plussis Krifi. Before this match Papalii had made 48 tackles while flanker Papalii and prop Alex Hodgman rated sixth equal among SR Aotearoa tacklers with 42. Former All Black Papalii is a workaholic grinder rather than a shiner but possesses fine all-round qualities and few weaknesses. The Blues coaching staff have done a fine job this year although I remain puzzled why Harry Plummer has started the last two games at No 12 ahead of TJ Faiane who is a natural leader and has good instincts in broken play. Still it’s pleasing the Blues have genuine depth with hooker Kurt Eklund another who has stepped up since

Ngani Laumape started Saturday night’s game by standing up Beauden Barrrett and outsprinting him over 45m to crash across for a magnificent try.

James Parson’s injury. Meanwhie the Highlanders achieved the comeback of the year with a last minute converted try that secured a dramatic 33-31 victory against a Chiefs side that had led 24-0 in as many minutes. It produced another master class from halfback Aaron Smith whose speed of pass and thought was inspiring and some nice touches from Josh Ioane when he came off the bench.

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Regarded as a redeemer for Wales and the Lions, coach Warren Gatland’s homecoming has been bleak with his Chiefs now having lost fifth consecutive games during his reign as mentor. However with fewer penalties being awarded over the weekend for breakdown offences, the game has become faster and more rewarding for players and fans. Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

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ordie Barrett’s sideline conversion to secure a 27-25 win over the Blues in Wellington’s Saturday night Super Rugby Aotearoa thriller gave him bragging rights over older brother Beauden. It has been an outstanding season for the 6ft 5in Jordie who is reminding the All Blacks selectors that brother Beauden and Damian McKenzie are not the only ones wanting the No 15 jersey. Go further south and Crusaders fans are also making a case for David Havilii and fast young gun Will Jordan. However the man who stamped his mark on this match was nuggety juggernaut No 12 Ngani Laumape who continues to challenge talented Anton LienertBrown and Josh Goodhue for a midfield berth. Others in the mix are speedster centres Rieko Ioane and Braydon Ennor. Laumape started Saturday night’s game by standing up

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