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confirmed cases after zero cases for 24 days. The Ministry of Health released additional information about the journey between Auckland and Wellington taken by two New Zealanders with Covid-19 who returned to New Zealand from the United Kingdom to see their dying parent. “Upon leaving the Novotel (Ellerselie) in a private vehicle provided by friends, the women became lost on the Auckland motorway system,” the Ministry said. “On realising this they phoned the same friends who supplied the vehicle, who met and guided them to the correct motorway so they could go in the right direction. “As part of this the pair were in limited physical contact with the two friends for approximately five

Highland Park gym owner who has unwittingly been caught up in last week’s Covid-19 outbreaks has confirmed she and her family are in self-isolation and that all gym facilities remain suspended. Lioness Gym for Women owner Felicia Alkin told the Times she has also created a Givealittle page as her business struggles to cope with yet another closure. Drama erupted last week after a local woman was identified as having a connection with the two new Covid-19 cases. She has since returned a negative result for the virus. The woman – a member at the Lioness Gym – is friends with the two women last week confirmed with the corona virus – the first

minutes. These two people have been contacted by local health authorities for a health check. “Both had already had a test for Covid-19 once they heard of the positive results and are in self isolation.” Alkin on Thursday was a little more upbeat but cautious about the situation. “I would like to let you know that the test results of our member came (back) negative. She was told to self-isolate up to 48 hours. She decided to self-isolate up to 14 days. Apparently another test will be done only if she is not feeling well,” said Alkin. “I will continue to self-isolate with my family up to 14 days and have ourselves tested within this period.” Alkin, who hopes to reopen the gym next Tuesday, said she was nervous creating the Givealittle

page. “After the two cases from (the) UK, that had a big impact on our business,” Alkin said. “I have been encouraged by many people to create this page. Having the business activities suspended again not long after two months’ lockdown has put a lot of stress on my shoulders. “During lockdown we have lost (about) 50 per cent-plus members. Most of (the) people lost jobs or are now on reduced hours and have cut down expenses.” She said while her landlord did not charge her during lockdown, there were ongoing expenses. “The business is still struggling to to save money for the rent itself not to mention all the other ongoing expenses,” Alkin said. Body corporate fees could not be held off and although council has postponed rates payments, the

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will have to be paid in August. “We know that we are doing the right thing and that, if we survive this critical time, the business will pick up at some stage. “I know that long nights and lots of hard work will again surround me for the next while.” ➤➤www.givealittle.co.nz/ cause/lioness-thegymforwomen

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Aman Pannu, owner of Harcourts Botany, says that Covid-19 has definitely not dampened the real estate market. On the contrary there is a definite upward trend. Harcourts Botany has been selling properties at a higher price than pre-Covid-19, says Pannu. “We’ve signed 16 agreements in the last three weeks,” says the award-winning real estate agent. Giving a case example of the property he sold prior to the lockdown he says he sold a property at 126 Edgewater Drive at $1,065,000 “Now a property next-door, at 124 Edgewater Drive that was listed during Level 3 Covid -19, has already evoked an interest of $1.1m before going to auction. It’s

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Sacred items laid in the foundation of new church By FARIDA MASTER

t was a poignant moment as parishioners picked up rosary beads, prayer cards and other sacred memorabilia of sentimental value and placed them in the gaps between foundation slabs at the foundation liturgy of St Luke’s Church being built on Chapel Rd. “Thousands of people’s prayers will form the foundation of our new church,” said Auckland’s auxiliary bishop Michael Gielen as he explained the significance of the prayer beads being buried at the special service at the new site on Sunday morning (June 14). “As we stand in the House of God to plant the holy objects, we are reminded of the sacred things you have given us. It’s a reminder of your presence,” Fr Michael said after blessing the religious artefacts, some of which were from Rome. Currently, the parish rents the Sancta Maria College auditorium for Sunday Masses. This parish worship has been based at the college since February 2006, when 220 people from Flat Bush gathered to celebrate the Sunday Eucharist. Despite lacking a permanent home, the parish has grown to

Sacred memorabilia belonging to parishioners(left); Father Craig Dunford, Minister of St Luke’s Flat Bush leads worshippers to the site of the new church; this young man is putting prayer beads into the foundation of the church. Times photo Wayne Martin

more than 1400 worshippers and is now a thriving multi-cultural family congregation which initiated the building of a new church overlooking Barry Curtis Park. Fr Craig Dunford, Minister of St Luke’s Flat Bush, addressed the representatives of the parish including principals of Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School and College, Gina Benade and Louise Moore, saying concrete will be poured on the floor of the church embedding the reli-

gious treasures in its foundation. “Hundreds and thousands have been prayed for and healed by these beads,” he said as he also acknowledged the colourful homemade beads by students of Sancta Maria Primary School. Marking the auspicious occasion on the feast of Patron Saint Anthony he said, “We’ve been working on this for the last 10 years and hope that the new church will be built by Easter or a little after it.”

The parish is continuing to fundraise for the $10.8 million building project, which includes a community lounge, kitchen, large public courtyard, memorial garden and 125-space car park. “So far the parish has raised $6.7m over a period of 10 years and is still needing help with $4.1m,” says Fr Craig. One of the parishioners pointed out that it is rare to witness the building of a church in a lifetime.

“Most churches thrive for generations but you hardly get to see the building of a church.” The Bishop of Auckland, Bishop Patrick Dunn, said the diocese is delighted with progress at the site. “We have been aware of the growing need for a church to meet the demographic demands of this rapidly growing part of Auckland for some years,” he said, “And we are now very close to making this ideal a reality.”

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ASB Howick remains closed post-Covid 19 By JIM BIRCHALL

he future of the ASB branch on Picton St Howick, is in doubt. The Times asked ASB to clarify whether or not the branch will be re-opening. Craig Sims, ASB executive general manager Retail Banking said, “Our Howick branch will remain

closed for now. This is because our branch teams are currently dealing with the mammoth task of proactively contacting 14,000 customers who are depending on us for urgent advice and guidance, as their current support packages are due to come to an end. “As you’ll appreciate, these conversations are complex and time consuming because we want to

get it right for each individual customer who has been affected by Covid-19, through no fault of their own.” Sims added, “We’re hoping the Howick community will appreciate the good intentions behind our decision, especially when a lot of branch banking needs are able to be done through self-service channels or at the nearby Highland Park

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of teenage anti-social behaviour and drunkenness, experienced at our events in 2018 and 2019,” Newbury said. Instead, HVA is creating a new Christmas event for the same scheduled date of Friday November 20. “This event will be established to return to our

original concept as a festive shopping promotion, first and foremost, and a safe place for families and our community, to enjoy,” she said. “We will have a stage with entertainment, a children’s zone, Santa’s Grotto, food vendors and of course, our iconic markets. The police will support our new time schedule and road closure of 5.30pm to 9.30pm.” Picton Street and Moore Street will re-open to traffic from 9.30pm.

branch. “We understand our decision may lead to some frustration but it is well intended, and we genuinely thank the community for their patience and ongoing feedback.” Further comment was sought by Times on June 12 regarding whether the site will re-open at all, and whether the recent Covid19 lockdown was instrumental in

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A Highland Park resident is warning older residents to be wary of what he called “shady tradies”. The man, who asked not to be named, has already approached the police after a roofing tradesman took more than $1500 from him but allegedly delivered a poor job. “I’m just saying to be wary of these unregistered tradies who will target older people and take your cash.”

ZONTA RESUMES DINNER MEETINGS During lockdown, the Zonta Club of East Auckland continued to meet on Zoom and raised $1700 to support the Safe Night campaign for the local Eastern Women’s Refuge. They also had a guest speaker Tess

Gould Thorpe from Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Now that lockdown has lifted, the usual dinner meetings will resume at the Howick Club on the first Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm. Zonta is part of the International organisation at the heart of which is a commitment to supporting the well-being women and children.

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or the second year running, the Howick Youth Council (HYC) is hosting LGBTQIA+ youth from our local communities as well as welcoming ‘allies’ to an anonymous safe space. “In this event, we’re looking to create a safe space where youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ can feel a sense of community with allies through activities and speakers,” says HYC team lead Chloe Yip, whose team is in charge of the project. The community is invited to get along to help support local queer, gender-diverse and intersex youth communities in east Auckland, with speakers from RainbowYouth and InsideOUT. The event will have fun icebreakers and will be fully anonymous for participants. “We are hoping to represent the young LGBTQIA+ people in the area and develop an understanding of the community for allies through this event,” Yip said. Pride Allied is on Saturday June 27 from 11:30am to 3:30pm at Pakuranga’s Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts. Registrations open for 12-18 years with limited spots and a code of conduct. Learn more at www.youth.org.nz/ hycpride/

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OPINION

Failures putting country at risk Following New Zealand’s move to Alert Level 1 and the relaxation of restrictions, there was one major safeguard that remained in place to protect us after our sacrifices and struggles had overcome the Covid-19 coronavirus. This safeguard is our border, one we are very lucky is made up entirely of water. This fact alone should make the process of keeping the virus out significantly easier than a majority of countries around the world. But somehow the Government stuffed it up. Last week we learned of several instances of quarantined persons being allowed to leave their isolation early on compassionate grounds, without having met basic tests to ensure they were free of the virus. As it turns out, they weren’t. Let me first be clear: I am not opposed to the ability to grant exemptions to leave early on compassionate grounds. I have heard too many stories of heartbreak and sadness to know that we must have a process for

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Simeon Brown people who have a legitimate reason to leave their isolation early, and I think most Kiwis agree. But what we also assumed is that strict controls would be in place to ensure that anyone leaving early did so safely and responsibly with a Covid-19 test and without putting anyone else at risk. There are several things that could and should have been done before these exemptions were granted, or indeed before anyone is allowed to leave quarantine, the first and most obvious being to test them for Covid-19 before letting them go. This should involve a formal medical check right as they’re leaving the building to identify any symptoms, even if the test comes back negative. We should provide anyone leaving early with an emergency number they can call should they run into trouble, such as “getting lost”, so that they do not

have to come into contact with unsuspecting persons through “phone-a-friend”. Questions must also be asked of how the quarantine itself is being managed with reports that people from different arrival groups have been allowed to mingle, something that obviously shouldn’t be happening. These are logical and common-sense practices that do not require a great deal of effort or intelligence to implement and enforce, yet here we are. The Government’s failure to ensure the right processes were in place have not only jeoparised our success against the virus, but potentially delayed further measures designed to ease restrictions responsibly. This includes things like bringing international students back, creating bubbles with other nations that have handled the pandemic well and reuniting migrant families who have been separated due to the travel ban. Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga

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Fun, friendship and community spirit at Summerset When it comes to living life to the fullest, residents at Summerset at Heritage Park know how to have fun – and they weren’t about to let lockdown dampen their spirits. Competitions and special events kept the community smiling, and residents said the support, security and ease of retirement village life at Ellerslie provided extra peace of mind when it was needed most. “We felt that we were in a really good place here,” says Helen Donaldson, who lives with husband Peter in a spacious Lakeview Apartment at Summerset Heritage Park. While social distancing meant they couldn’t be with friends in the same way they usually would, the couple said the sense of community at the village meant they always felt connected. “I think people really valued the safety of the village environment,” Helen said. “There was great communication from the managers, we knew we could ask them about anything, and we were always well informed. “Despite lockdown, we could still go for lovely walks, and we could still chat with neighbours from a distance.” Gillian Sinclair, who moved to Summerset at Heritage Park earlier this year, agrees. “My husband and I only arrived in February, but we felt so welcomed and well-supported, especially through lockdown. The people here are wonderful, and despite being new and having to be socially distanced, we never felt alone.” Gillian said while commemorations like Anzac Day were different for all of us this year, she loved how the village made a special effort to make them meaningful. “For Anzac Day, we all went out to our balconies or front lawns to hear a live performance of The

Last Post, and there was an area with flowers and wreaths where we could go to remember and pay respects in our own way. That was just excellent and so appreciated.” With much of the regular event schedule on hold, the team at Summerset Heritage Park enjoyed getting creative to plan fun activities with safety in mind. Socially-distanced events included Kiwiana, black and white, and 1920’s theme days, complete with competitions for the best-decorated balcony. Goody bags in letterboxes were always a surprise, and residents enjoyed ‘Summerset Shout’ with deliveries of drinks and nibbles to their homes, a wine expert giving vino tips via Zoom, and a special concert on the bowling green. For resident Dean Ellis, taking part in village events was a way to share lighter moments during the lockdown. “People got very creative with costumes, and at a surprise concert we found out several staff members were good singers! It was a great

atmosphere, and we always felt protected and secure.” Village Manager Leticia Chuck said fun, laugher and friendship are always essential, and during lockdown, it felt more important than ever. “There was a real sense of community and cooperation, and of people looking out for each other,” she said. “We put a lot of extra precautions in place to make sure everyone was safe, and one resident told me the village felt like a ‘double bubble’. “It was great for people to know they could go outside for a walk, enjoy the sunshine, and know they were safe at home in their village. I think we all came through lockdown even stronger as a community.” Right now, it’s never been easier to move into Summerset at Heritage Park. With our gorgeous Lakeview Apartments available from just $650,000, you can enjoy your beautiful new home, along with the community and security of living in a village, straight away with our limited time Moving Made Easy offer.

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UNEXPLAINED

COMMUNITY

Seasons for Growth seeks companions

Lights at Farm Cove a mystery

Volunteers required to help meet the demand for grief and loss support programme within our community. Candice Thum tells us all about it

hange and loss are part of life, and grief is a normal response to these losses. For many, particularly children, navigating life through this response is overwhelming. As we emerge from a significant period of change locally and globally, the need to manage anxieties from this change have become more evident. Seasons for Growth is a grief and loss education programme specifically designed to help support people through the process of grief and loss. Based at All Saints Church in Howick, the local branch is one of five local management committees (LMC) operating under the umbrella of Anglican Diocese Auckland to deliver Seasons for Growth across Auckland. Originally known as Grief and Loss Support Services in Howick, it has been a permanent fixture of support locally for anyone dealing with grief. Launched in 1996, over 300,000 children, young people

and adults have participated in Seasons for Growth programs in New Zealand, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales. Seasons for Growth is an innovative, evidence-based change, loss and grief education programme that draws on the metaphor of the seasons to understand the experience of grief. It offers a safe space for participants to come together and share their experiences of change and loss. The programme is not counselling. It is a non-religious education programme. Trained companions (volunteers) facilitate Seasons for Growth in small groups. The volunteers go through a selection process are fully trained and police checked before they start working with groups. New volunteers are paired with experienced volunteers and are regularly supervised by a co-ordinator. While completing a Seasons for Growth programme, participants learn they are not alone

Seasons for Growth, Howick coordinator Candice Thum. Times photo Wayne Martin

while developing communication, decision making and problem-solving skills. Seasons for Growth, Howick coordinator Candice Thum is passionate about the positive change it creates. ”The far-reaching effects of Seasons for Growth are so powerful. Participants emerge

empowered, more resilient and ready to make sense of their world.” Now, more than ever, demand for Seasons for Growth has increased. To meet this demand, more volunteers are needed. “More than 30 schools come under our care locally. We need more volunteers to help make a difference. As a volunteer you have an opportunity to develop interpersonal and facilitation skills, make connections, contribute and make a meaningful difference to young people in your community.” You can help support Seasons for Growth in Howick by making a donation or training as a Companion.

BREAK OUT FACTS 2019 Total number of participants = 157 Total number of children = 102 Total number of teens = 33 Total number of adults = 22 ➤➤griefandloss@ allsaintshowick.org.nz

In a second unexplained incident in as many weeks, an eyewitness in Farm Cove saw unusual aerial phenomena, described as a bright light in Farm Cove. In an separate earlier incident, a fireball was spotted crashing into the Tamaki estuary on May 25. According to an eyewitness, who didn’t want to be named in fear of ridicule, she saw a “bright star “at between 5.45pm - 6 pm on Saturday , June 6. The witnesses stated she saw a “bright star light travelling at speed toward the city from Manukau”. She was sitting in a spa pool. “It was about five times bigger than a large star and it felt like it was about as high as an aeroplane although I suspect it must have been way higher,” said the Farm Cove resident. “My husband was facing away from it and only saw the water of the spa light up as it passed overhead. I was facing the city and saw it shoot over the horizon. No sound, no tail… just a big round star travelling at speed, way faster than any satellites we have seen.” The May 25 incident is still unresolved. The Times approached Auckland Transport to see if they had captured any footage via a camera mounted to the new eastern Busway bridge, currently under construction, but was advised that the camera is switched off at 6pm. ➤➤Did you catch anything on video? Send to jim@times.co.nz

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ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

Tony Timpa, 32, in August 2016, was arrested for alleged antisocial behaviour. He was pinned to the ground by police in the same manner as George Floyd. He also died. For Tony there were no protest marches, no looting and mayhem. There were no calls to defund the police. It took three years to get justice. Tony was white. Institutional racism is a very different issue from excessive police force but the two seem to have been conflated. There have been many studies on the topic of institutional racism regarding the police in the US and the UK. These studies have arrived at the conclusion that there is not ‘institution racism’. What is true is that some ethnicities come into contact with police disproportionately more than other ethnic groups who are also minorities, many of them marginalised. Comparing white people with Chinese people in western countries you find, proportionately, more white people in custody, in jail and killed by police. Why? We could blame the police and claim there is systemic and institutional racism against white people compared to Chinese people. Or we could look at what is different between white people and Chinese people. One answer is “culture and people’s individual behaviour”. All groups need to take a long

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and hard look at themselves, at their own cultural contribution and personal behaviour. Consider the intersection of these factors with institutions. They should reflect on their own social profile and what they do to contribute to the statistics.

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ALL LIVES MATTER

The overwhelming support for Black Lives Matter is encouraging. That George Floyd was tortured in broad daylight makes me shudder to think what happens behind closed doors. Some 432 aborigine deaths in custody in Australia since 1991 without any convictions should shock us (according to Alison Whittaker, UOT Sydney), as should the death of an unarmed Palestinian, Eyad Hallaq, shot dead in the back by Israeli border police on Saturday May 30. May Floyd’s death galvanise reform to police methods worldwide, where police are protectors, not executioners, acknowledging that the police do face danger and many are law abiding. Of course all lives matter and racist killings happen elsewhere. Consider the Uyghurs -150 died in detention: in one of four camps over a six month period in 2019 (according to Radio Free Asia). And in South Africa a major concern is the ongoing killing of farmers (2166 since 1994 excluding 2008/9

according to africacheck.org) with one more at the weekend (June 6, 7) in KZN (KwaZulu-Natal) and a doctor in the Western Cape last week (week beginning June 1). We sure need a kinder, fairer world for all.

Steve Lincoln Botany Downs

WHICH LAWS DO WE FOLLOW? I thought that the role of the NZ police was to uphold the law. It now appears they are selective as to what laws they will uphold and when. Examples are unauthorised road blocks during the lockdown and, now, the march on Monday (June 1, Black Lives Matter protest). If they are going to be selective, we need to be told so we know which laws to obey and which ones to thumb our noses at.

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FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Freedom of Speech and expression is fundamental to our democratic nation. These freedoms are under assault by powerful vested interest groups who want to sway our opinion their way. There are many different views on just about every subject known. So an open discussion involving opposite views is beneficial when truth is the objective. The long-standing ‘scientific

method’ is where one puts forward a proposition and tests it against the observed evidence. The proposition is then proved right or, if wrong, then it is modified and the whole process begins again. We have built our understanding of the world around us over hundreds of years using this method - it’s a reliable rational scientific method. It is evidence-based and seeks the truth. The opposite is at work in our society right now and we have to be alert to the emotive bleating and big money propaganda pushing barrow loads of misinformation for power and popularity gains. Be aware.

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COUNCIL CARELESS WITH CONSENTS

sent as non-notified. He just hides behind the Unitary Plan and says go to the High Court if you want to stop it. These careless council signoffs must stop. Unitary Plan ok, but let’s stick to the rules of the plan, not waive them

Lance Swain Howick

POOR CHOICE FOR GOVT PROJECTS What a shocking selection for the 11 favoured infrastructure projects with only two being warranted, eight of little value, and the atrocious Skypath being the absolute worst. Surely there are other more worthy shovel-ready projects.

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I am located in Cook St. A development is taking place at 29 Abercrombie St, done as a non-notified consent. The upshot is I have a three-story development under construction one metre from my boundary. The consent was a notified one for the resident at 29A Abercrombie. They put their house on the market and the developers purchased it to solve their problem. Thus it then went non-notified and construction is well on the way. I have had various emails with John Kennedy (team leader, resource consents south, Auckland Council) over the issuing of the con-

The June 11 NZ Herald published that greenhouse gas emissions by households grew 11.8 per cent and manufacturing industries by 13.2 per cent over the period 2007 to 2018. This is an exceptionally good result compared to NZ’s GDP growth of 55 per cent over the same period. Under the Paris Agreement our major trading partner, China, is permitted to increase its emissions by no more than its GDP which has grown by 380 per cent over the same period. Well done NZ!

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I write in response to the Letter to the Editor (Times, June 9) paper from Ray Lewis in Howick, who sought further details from me about National’s GST rebate policy. The policy would allow any small to medium sized business who can demonstrate a 50 per cent reduction in revenue over two consecutive months during the lockdown period to claim back the GST they paid in the six months to January 1, 2020, to a maximum of $100,000. If they paid more than $100,000 in GST during that period, they would then become eligible for an up to $250,000 repayable loan over five years, charged at the 10-year Treasury bond rate, which is currently about 0.7 per cent. We estimate that about 160,000 businesses would be eligible for this scheme and, based on that estimation, it would cost around $8 billion, about 3 per cent of GDP. Importantly, there would be no restrictions on what the money could be used for. We anticipate most businesses who claim it would use the money to pay fixed costs or get rid of accrued debt to keep their business going. This policy would combine with another of our recently announced poli-

cies, JobStart, which would pay businesses $10,000 per new full-time hire up to $100,000, or 10 new employees. This scheme would be capped at 50,000 jobs costing $500 million and, while all businesses would be eligible, it would be targeted at smaller employers. For full details on our policies, you can visit www. national.org.nz. It sadly is not always possible to fit all these details into my fortnightly column!

Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga

PUT MPS ON NZERS’ PAY The financial services survey castigating New Zealanders for not saving (why would they when the pathetic, to put it mildy, return in interest on any savings in the Australian banks is an insult to those who put in the sweat and toil required to earn it) which was clearly in evidence by so many New Zealanders quickly needing help as early as the first week of the lockdown. The dim-witted thinking of the intelligentsia at the top and the government for supporting them for New Zealanders not saving when the reason is so painfully obvious graphically illustrates just how far-removed politicians are from the daily lives and needs of the average New

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U3A ORMISTON MEETING Meetings recommences on Thursday June 25 at 10am in the Old School Hall, corner Murphys Road / Flat Bush School Road. After a brief AGM, we will hear Rex McIntosh speaking of his time tutoring members of a European Royal Family. All welcome, morning tea provided. Contact Mike Lowe 279-3956

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Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga hosts a free Careers Clinic weekly on a Friday. Our Employment Consultant gives career guidance, counselling and advice. Information includes optimising CVs, how to write covering letters, job searching, interview skills and knowing today’s career realities. To book an appointment phone 576-8331 or email pakuranga@cab.org.nz.

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Meets fortnightly, Saturdays at Whitford Hall, 1 to 4 pm, $3 entry for adults, supper supplied, all welcome, phone Paula 021-059-2444 for more information.

ZONTA RESUMES MEETINGS Now that lockdown has lifted, the usual dinner meetings will resume at the Howick Club on the first Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm. Zonta is part of the International organisation at the heart of which is a commitment to supporting the well being women and children. Contact Gay Gallagher on 021-145-1574.

Driving Miss Daisy is a safe, friendly and reliable companion driving service. We will drive and accompany you anywhere you would like to go. • Let us take care of the traffic and the parking while you relax and enjoy riding with a friend. • Wheelchair accessible vehicle available. • Total Mobility Scheme provider and ACC contracted supplier.

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A PRIVILEGE TO LIVE IN HOWICK I really enjoyed the letter from Gary Hollis of Mellons Bay but it was a bit confusing (Times, June 9), I can’t find where he got his information from. I have lived in Bucklands Beach and Howick for over 60 years and have owned two houses over that time. My three children all have worked hard, saved and purchased their own houses. We are all good sailors and enjoy the beaches. Any water pollution of seas has been through lack of expansion of Watercare and other council agencies. My heart is quite good for an 88-year-old man. I don’t know of this “bleeding heart “ thing that Mr Hollis mentions. I have just had my health checked by my doctor and a specialist at Middlemore Hospital. The care and prompt attention that I received could not be faulted. I consider myself to be very fortunate to live in in this area.

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BUDDHIST TEMPLE OPEN DAY Open Day on June 27 and 28 from 10am-2pm at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, Flat Bush. There will be a local stall market to encourage people to buy local. Workshop on Be Yourself will be held to help people infuse confidence and not ego.

VOLUNTEERS FOR TREE PLANTING There will be community tree-planting at Mangemangeroa Reserve on Saturday June 27. Hosted by Friends of Mangemangeroa and local Rotary Clubs, volunteers are needed to help plant around 6000 ecosourced native trees. Meet by 8.40am at 108 Somerville Rd, Howick in the barn car park. Children aged over 12 yrs with parents/ supervisor are welcome. This is a free community noticeboard for non-profit groups. They must be received Wednesday before publication. Please email notices to whatson@times.co.nz. While every effort is made to run the notices, volume and space restrictions may mean events may not run. Where publication of a notice is time-critical, groups should consider paying for a classified advertisement to ensure placement.

Galbraiths are pleased to welcome Kim Beange as a Solicitor to our team Kim graduated from AUT in 2017, receiving the Dean’s Award for the student with the best undergraduate record in the LLB. Kim has worked in the legal industry for over 15 years in large firms in both Auckland and London. Since graduating Kim has been practicing at another local law firm where she works predominantly as a property lawyer and provides advice in relation to business sales and purchases, wills and estate planning, trusts, and any other general enquiries clients may have. Kim lives locally and outside of work enjoys spending time with her young family.

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The Good Home (TGH) Howick is calling for unwanted items it can sell for a fundraising lunch. Pictured is one of the many Pink ribbon lunches it has hosted in recent years. Photo supplied

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he Good Home (TGH) Howick is hosting another Pink Ribbon Lunch in August, but they need the community’s help. April Campbell, TGH’s food and beverage manager, said that although the event has sold out already, TGH is looking for unwanted items for its “Pre Loved Re Loved” table. “We are sure most of you have had a Covid clean out during lockdown and we are looking for donations for our Pre-Loved to Re-Loved table. All items donated will be sold at whatever price someone is prepared to pay for them

on the day and all proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Society. “Any items that are not sold on the day will be donated to the Howick Hospice Shop – it’s a win-win result,” said April. “We are looking for items to support this important cause that will contribute a level of value. We are looking for loved items not unloved items.” Any electrical goods must be in working order. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk at TGH Howick during opening hours. “If you are unable to

drop off, please call us and we will be happy to collect from you. Please do not leave items outside the building if we are closed,” said April. “If you are not attending the Pink Ribbon Lunch, but you would still like to donate an item for the Pre-Loved Re-Loved table, thank you, your item will be greatly received and appreciated.” ➤➤Opening hours Monday-Friday from 12pm, Saturday-Sunday from 11am. Phone 5343199 or send an to email admin@theprospect.co.nz

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Free holiday programmes to help whanau Mums, dads, grandparents and anyone who needs an action-packed adventure for the kids during the July school holidays – this could be your lucky break. There is more than $20,000 worth of holiday programme care up for grabs with Kelly Club and Kelly Sports throughout New Zealand. “We are doing our bit to help families get back on their feet after the tough times many people are experiencing with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic,” says Paul Jamieson, founder and managing director, Kelly Group NZ. “Childcare during the school holidays is always tricky whether the grownups are working or not and we want to make this time a bit easier on the bank balance, while ensuring children have fun.” Paul rallied the troops at all 69 Kelly Clubs and 36 Kelly Sports Zones throughout New Zealand

and they all agreed – they need to do something to help our tamariki and their whanau. “They jumped aboard straight away and now families that enrol in a Kelly Club or Kelly Sports programme for July can win a free week of holiday care for their child.” The kids will have a blast doing anything from baking a treat, creating works of art, discovering science to playing sports – all while the big people focus on their workday. Kelly Group is no stranger to collaborating with others. During Covid-19 alert level 4, Kelly Club and Kelly Sports worked with the Government and Ministry of Social Development to support the brave New Zealanders performing essential work by providing them with free in-home childcare. Throughout the last 20 years they have invested

more than $3m in the Kiwi schools they partner with. The team has a charitable nature, too – donating more than $65,000 to Cure Kids and they love sharing time with the charity’s child ambassadors. All Kelly Club and Kelly Sports sites that are operating for the July school holidays are part of the $20,000 worth of free holiday programme care. Whanau will be notified if they have won a free week at one of their holiday programmes.

For someone who fainted at the sight of blood as a dental assistant at 16 years old, Ugie has come a long way. Her reputation as one of the top clinical dental technicians in Auckland and other parts of New Zealand precedes her. It was her love of aesthetics that led Ugie Moodley to put a permanent smile on people’s faces. You know you are in great hands as you hear Ms Moodley talk passionately about stateof-the-art technology she uses to create a smile from prostheses the size of a little finger to that replacing all the teeth. “It is a blessing to be privy to all the new technology as it updates. Each course attended allows us to actually work with new materials and techniques, which makes being a clinical dental technician at this time very exciting and rewarding”

combinations that are now available that is hardly ever the same for each patient. If light metal frameworks have to be used you can be rest assured that they are nickel and beryllium free” she says. With more than 20 years of creating dentures it is no wonder Ugie has clients locally and around the world that sing her praises. Niche Denture Centre has its own onsite laboratory which means you don’t have to wait a week sometimes more for a repair or a reline. These can be taken care of onsite, helping you back into your smile almost immediately. Niche Denture Centre is situated conveniently on ground level with ample parking right outside the building and easy to access even for clients on wheelchairs.

Ugie Moodley Clinical Dental Technician PG Dip Clin. Tech. (Otago); B Tech Dent Tech (SA)

she says, keeping herself updated by regularly attending workshops and courses. Most partial dentures have anchors called clasps which are used to retain the denture in your mouth. These can sometimes show and ruin a beautiful smile. “Now we are equipped with technology to resolve this. There are so many

TESTIMONIALS CORNEL BRITZ SAYS “For years I suffered with bad decaying teeth, covering my mouth with my hand when talking or smiling. I gradually became withdrawn and self conscious. Since Ugie from Niche Dentures has fitted me with a beautiful set of dentures I cannot stop smiling and now have the confidence to step out into the world with a confident smile. Thank you Ugie for your specialised and friendly treatment. You changed my life!!” MAE SALVADOR SAYS “for me a smile is the prettiest thing a lady can wear. But I didn’t always feel that way. I had my previous set of dentures made overseas and I was embarrassed to smile. It was an awful feeling as they didn’t even work properly. When I returned to NZ I was referred to Ugie at Niche Denture Centre by my sister-in-law and now I can smile confidently. In fact I feel like smiling all the time. Thank you Ugie for my beautiful smile.”

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Year 9 Enrolment Packs will be available through contributing Intermediate Schools or from the College Reception from Monday 20 July 2020. In-Zone enrolments will be by post or hand delivered to the Reception Office (open 8:00am till 4:00pm) with a closing date of Friday 28 August 2020. Out-of-Zone applications must be lodged at the Reception Office by 4:00pm on Wednesday 2 September 2020. If required, a ballot will take place on Wednesday 9 September 2020. There will be NO places offered for Out-of-Zone Year 10-13 enrolments for 2021.

If places are available the following students may be accepted, with places offered in the following order of priority: First Priority Will be given to students who have been accepted for enrolment in the Pegasus Unit, a special programme run by the school and approved by the Secretary for Education. Second Priority Will be given to siblings of current students. Third Priority Will be given to siblings of former students. Fourth Priority Will be given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school. Fifth Priority Will be given to any applicant who is a child of an employee or board member of the Pakuranga College Board of Trustees. Sixth Priority Will be given to all other applicants. If there are more applicants in the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth priority groups than there are places available, selection within the priority group will be by a ballot conducted in accordance with instructions issued by the Secretary under Section 11 G (1) of the Education Act 1989.

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are photos that capture the unforgettable stories of human courage and fateful moments told through the lens of New Zealand soldiers during the Korean War are currently on display at Uxbridge Arts and Culture in Howick. The war photo exhibition titled Forever Peace commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Korean War. The exhibition of compelling imagery at Malcolm Smith Gallery, organised by Happy World TV and Korea New Zealand Cultural Association, is open to the public till July 18. At the inauguration of the exhibition attended by local politicians and Korean dignitaries, ninetytwo year-old Korean War veteran Wally Wyatt said it was a war like none other. “By that I mean, it was waged by United Nations against an aggressor country. There were no official declaration of war against the aggressor country and no official peace treaty to mark the end,” he said. The war began when thousands of North Korean troops descended overnight onto South Korea. “With not enough New Zealand troops available when asked, the NZ government decided to call for volunteers to man an Artillery Regimen with supporting elements. “In nine days, 5982 adventurers put their name forward,” said Wally who served in the 16th Field Regiment for three years. “A total of 1044 men were selected to serve in the first ‘K’

Korean War Veteran Wally Wyatt with Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and former mayoral candidate John Hong (clockwise from top left); Councillor Paul Young studies the Korean War imagery at Malcolm Smith Gallery at Uxbridge Arts and Culture; Arrowhead Hill Hazard Excavation in the DMZ, Korea by MND MAKRI; NZ soldiers on the way to their home, at Duckchun Railway Station, in Korea. Photos supplied

Force Regiment. At least 60 per cent of them had previous military experience. The initial term of service was 18 months.” The exhibition showcases rare

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Five Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club (HPCC) players including Black Cap stars Colin Munro and Glenn Phillips have been rewarded with full time contracts. A total of 14 players have been offered 2020/21 Auckland Aces contracts during the first round of domestic contracts. HPCC seamers Jamie Brown, Danru Ferns and all-rounder Matt McEwan have also retained their places. Entering his second season with the Aces, coach Heinrich Malan is excited to work with a settled group. “It is pleasing to have a solid group of players who have played together over the last few years. “We are looking forward to seeing how the group continues to develop over the next twelve months.” The final two contracts will be announced in early July to complete the Aces squad for 2020/21.

Hornets mauled by Lions in Stormont Shield A

replay to last season’s Fox Memorial final kicked off the new truncated Auckland Rugby League season on Saturday at Paparoa Park. Locals Howick Hornets hosted perennial rivals Mt Albert Lions in a duel for the Stormont Shield. A vocal crowd made up of enthusiastic locals and a large contingent of travelling supporters provided plenty of atmosphere in the amphitheatre affectionately known as ‘The Nest.’ Mt Albert forward Preston Riki was a two-try hero in a brutal physical contest, Mt Albert was down a man early with a sinbinning and the Hornet’s took the front. The Lion’s then re-took the lead after being restored to a baker’s dozen. Both sides put plenty into

Home side Howick Hornets went down to Mt Albert Lions in front of a good crowd at the ‘nest’.

defence in a ding-dong battle that briefly threatened to end in a draw, before Mt Albert pulled away late in the contest to emerge deservedly victorious 28-18. Despite receiving plenty of encouragement and advice from the sideline, the referee and his assistants did an excellent job

and allowed the game to flow. In the wash up, Mt Albert claimed victory by keeping the lion’s share of possession through a clever up-and -under game, quick play of the balls which tested the fitness of tiring forwards and granite-like goal-line defence.

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For the Hornets’ it was a solid, but ultimately disappointing hit out to kick-start the new (normal) season. They did however show plenty of ability to breach defensive lines suggesting they will once again be a force to deal with in 2020.

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Popular concerts return after lockdown Since its beginning 20 years ago, the Thursdays @ Seven concert series at Howick’s All Saints Church has been a winner with audiences. The test of the popularity of the series came with the lockdown in March. The cancelling of proposed concerts left audience members starved of music. Concert organisers Katharine and Peter Watts helped to fill this void by rapidly creating an online series and notifying their audience members by email. Locked down music lovers could stay in touch with beautiful music in their own home and discover some offerings they might not otherwise find. The response was amazing, they said, but audiences like live performers and musicians really

like live people to perform to, so Katharine and Peter are hugely looking forward to the return of live one-hour Thursdays @ Seven concerts on July 2. Schubert Unlocked is the title of the first concert of the Winter Series featuring music for piano duet, violin and piano, and voice and piano, by the great Viennese melodist Franz Schubert. Pianist Kay Shacklock and violinist Yid-Ee Goh join Katharine and Peter. “While we can’t board an aeroplane to go to Vienna, we can travel there in music and imagination,” they said. Admission is by donation at the door. Thursday July 2, 7pm-8pm, All Saints, Howick Contact: Katharine & Peter Watts 534 2445/027 5227124 watts@wattsandwatts.co.nz

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representative’s adequate time to respond to proposals, and consider any responses in good faith. Noting that in the current situation, there may be circumstances where consultation on changes can be truncated if the employer genuinely needs to make rapid adjustments to cope with their circumstances under Covid-19 alert restrictions, but truncated processes must still occur in good faith, and provide opportunity for workers to seek advice. • Get agreement in writing – it’s a legal requirement and provides protection against subsequent claims.

It is important to note that employees may take a personal grievance where an employer does not act in good faith. Unions may also bring an action for breach of good faith by an employer. ➤➤This Solutions Column has been compiled by Vani from the Pakuranga Citizens Advice Bureau, Library Building, Pakuranga, Phone 576 8331 and at Botany Citizens Advice Bureau, rear Food Court Entrance, Botany Town Centre, Phone 271 5382 or 0800 267 222 for free, confidential and informative help.

Pakuranga United Rugby Club took three from four across their teams on the weekend. The Premiers played Otahuhu away at Sturges Park and clobbered the home side 44-6. Lock Petuliki Vaipulu had a strong game in the forwards. Debutant Sione Taki crossed the stripe as one of eight tries in an impressive display. Pakuranga were more closely matched by Otahuhu at the game’s start and took a 15-3 half-time lead into the break after a muddled opening stanza. The second half saw the injection of Pakuranga’s more experienced players, including NZ sevens representative Tone Ng Shiu and subsequently ran away with the contest in the final 15 minutes. ➤➤Try scorers: Sione Taki , Tyberg Mauafua, Desmond Spooner, Feafaaki (Aki) Kaumavae, William Rew, Sam Shearer – 2; Conversions – Solofa Silipa 2.

OTHER RESULTS

➤➤PURC Premier development WIN 42-12 over Waitakere ➤➤PURC U21 LOST 26-30 to University. ➤➤PURC U85 (pre-season) WIN 22-20

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OPINION

Blues and Mystics vie for bragging rights A

s captain of the Blues and Northern Mystics rugby and netball teams respectively, it’s hard to decide who among partners All Black Patrick Tuipulotu and Silver Fern Phoenix Karaka have bragging rights. Suffice to say their Aucklandbased teams are making fans happy with strong, cohesive performances that have also highlighted individual talent. Hoskins Sotutu, son of former Fijij and Blues midfield back Waisake, has been named Player of the Match in the Blues’ two Super Rugby Aotearoa wins against the Hurricanes and Chiefs that suggest dynamic Ardie Savea is no certainty to replace retired Kieran Read as the All Black No 8. New Zealand have had some great international No 8s including Brian Lochore, Zinzan Brooke and Buck Shelford before Read made his mark after leaving Counties to hone his skills with Canterbury and the Crusaders. Lochore was a great captain and

born leader, as was hard-as-nails Shelford while Brooke possessed superb creativity. Like Lochore, Read had exceptional lineout skills, was a good attacker and defender and without peer as winner of his team’s kickoffs. Sotutu, aged 21, is also a champion lineout jumper capable of stealing opposition lineout ball and is a gifted, fast runner with a sharp brain in sizing up attacking options. Add to that his strong defence and he’s the one who ticks most of Read’s boxes. That’s not to say he deserves the All Blacks No 8 berth ahead of the tigerish Savea at this stage although he’s a worthy candidate to join him and gutsy captain Sam Cane as the loose forward starting trio. Pressing Sotutu for man-of-thematch honours in the 24-12 win against the Chiefs was rugged captain Tuipolotu whose powerful, crunching runs were instrumental in breaking the deadlock against

Hoskins Sotutu, son of former All Black midfield back Waisake, has been named Player of the Match in the Blues’ two Super Rugby Aotearoa wins. Photo RugbyPass

the tenacious Chiefs. Clearly he’s relishing the challenge of the captaincy and providing the grunt for which Colin Meads and Shelford were famous. It was also good to see a fitter Akira Ioane provide a workmanlike performance at No 6 although he could struggle to retain his position when the high leaping, high octane Tom Robinson recovers from injury. Nevertheless Ioane’s natural athleticism is exceptional, as is younger brother Rieko’s who is relishing his switch from wing to centre. Throw in fullback Beauden Barrett and powerful wings Mark Telea and Caleb Clarke and the Blues attacking potential is awesome. It will become more so when the hugely experienced Barrett and Dan Carter get their crack at firstfive despite the growing maturity of Otere Black. Meanwhile I watch with wonder the amazing talent of Mystics just

Agnew’s Angle turned 18-year-old, 1.93cm Nigerian-born netball goal shoot Grace Nweke who leaps like a gazelle and shoots like Irene van Dyk with a 90 per cent plus average against the Swifts and Magic. Constantly double marked, her poise under pressure and shooting accuracy does full justice to the superb feeds she receives from wing attack Peta Toeava, sister of former All Black Isaia, and centre Tayla Earle whose speed of pass and vision are exceptional. At this stage the Mystics are a team that look most capable of challenging the Central Pulse for the national netball crown. However, having thrashed the Northern Stars 63-39 on Sunday, the defending champions will take some beating with 20-year-old wing attack Maddy Gordon offering deadly shooters Aliyah Dunn and Ameliaranne Ekenasio a fast, accurate service. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

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