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atthew’s achievements at Elim Christian College is a mosaic of stellar performances. That’s how maths and physics teacher Mark Mack described Mathew’s Inglis’ accomplishments as the Year 13 student was presented a certificate for the Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award as well as a cash award of $2000.

At a special morning tea organised by principal of Elim Christian College Murray Burton on Friday to celebrate Matthew’s success, Burton acknowledged the 18-year-old for being intelligent as well as very hard working.

“When you invite me to your home for dinner, if you do, I want to see this special certificate framed or then it should be on the wall of your work place,” said Burton, as he congratulated Matthew for winning the Prime Minister’s award.

Matthew has gained NCEA level 1 and 2 endorsed with Excellence and was accelerated in Mathematics in previous years.

He had the opportunity to sit for the University of Auckland MAX course (mathematics acceleration and extension programme for high schools students) which he passed with an A+.

Matthew says he wants to join the Australian Air Force.

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little over my age,” he says.

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Matthew has been an active member of the Maker Space where students collaborate to do 3d printing, laser cutting, coding, game production and designing things.

He was acknowledged by his teachers for not only working on innovative ideas but also mentoring and helping other students in Maker Space.

Year 9 student Mackenzie Alley from Whitford has had her artwork selected for inclusion in an international exhibition in Florida next year.

More than 16,000 entries from people from all age groups were received from 127 countries and only 50 were selected for inclusion in the exhibition entitled Embracing our Differences.

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Brent Jenkin: The time is right to go ■■BY FARIDA MASTER

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fter 47 years as an educator, Brent Jenkin knows when it is time to retire.

It is a bitter-sweet decision as December 13 will be Jenkin’s last day at the principal’s office after 22 years of leading Wakaaranga School, the second largest primary school in Howick and Pakuranga.

“I was reading my resignation letter the other day and mulled over it for a long time. It was very hard to write it. I’ve spent 34 years as being school principal in five different schools and if there is one thing I’ve counselled other teachers on – it’s about knowing when the time is right to go.

“And I’m glad I am going at the top of my game,” says the 69-yearold educator who will move to Rotorua “where peak time traffic is 10 minutes”.

About the school being at a good place he says, “We’ve worked hard and earned a fantastic reputation for our school.

“The roll call was only 320 students when I was appointed principal in 1998. Now we are well over double, almost three times the size with 750-800 students.

Of course, it is not only about school size that matters but what happens here. We are a very family-oriented school and it’s been a

huge privilege to lead this school.

“We’ve evolved over the years as we worked with the school community and have become the glue that holds communities together.

It was a heart scare last year that helped Jenkin make up his mind that it may be time to take things a bit more slowly.

However he has no plans of hanging up his well-worn boots.

He will be setting up a company called Inspiring Excellence to help grow school leadership skills.

“It’s taken me years to accumulate knowledge and leadership skills and I’d like to put them to good use,” he reasons.

“I was just thinking about the number of students teachers influence in their lives. In my case it could be over 16,800 students at Wakaaranga and over 22,500 over my teaching career.”

He is of the opinion that good teachers are born rather than bred.

“Not everyone has the intuitive sense on their fingertips.

“Also as a principal it is important to have a clear view of the school and have the strength of conviction and courage of draw a line if you find that it’s not a good education outcome for students.

“You should be able to stand your ground and stand up

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whether it is to the government, ERO or politicians. The education system has been a political football with massive reforms that have turned things upside down.

As educators our job is to prepare children for an unknown future.

To be flexible learner and adapt.”

He points to the writing on his wall and reads it aloud saying: “Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skilful execution; it also represents the wise choice of many alternatives.”

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Kerrie Hughes, centre manager at Botany Town Centre, said, “It was wonderful to see the community come together and enjoy the pre-Christmas celebrations.”

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Excitement mounts as Howick Santa Parade only days away

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hree sleeps to go to one of Howick’s favourite large-scale public events and rising excitement levels are palpable. After months of planning and organising the cast of thousands of participants and volunteer helpers, chief elf and event manager Bo Burns, of the Howick Children’s Charitable Trust, cannot wait for this Sunday’s gigantic Howick Santa Parade.

She and her motivated team have created an event that will be an entertainment spectacular, transforming Howick Village’s atmosphere into something akin to a street carnival. The 66th running of the Howick Santa Parade will be between 2.30pm and 4pm but the event starts at 11am on December 8, with entertainment in and around the main stage in Picton Street. “We also have plenty of activities and interactive stalls in Moore Street, where there’ll be pony rides for the children, a display of hotrod cars, performances by the Manukau Concert Band and East FM broadcasting live; while at the

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Last year’s Howick Santa parade on Picton Street. top of Uxbridge Road there will be more information stalls for our sports clubs.”

To run an event of this magnitude costs a lot of money and Burns, who is an expert promoter and fundraiser, is delighted that another major sponsor, motor vehicle dealership Andrew Simms Botany and Newmarket, has driven up to back this year’s Howick Santa

Parade. Principal, Matthew Wales is a passionate local, who lives and grew up in the Howick area, attending local Pakuranga College.

“Without the commitment of Andrew Simms, and our other leading sponsor Barfoot and Thompson, it would not be possible to deliver such a fun and exciting parade event. We are very appreciative of all the dedicated,

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community-focused sponsors and supporters including our Howick Local Board,” she says.

“The Howick Santa Parade has always been about celebrating all that is good and great in our east Auckland community and with more than 60 different groups, schools, organisations and businesses marching and involved, showing their talents, commitment and service, there

will be a cast of literally thousands of our people, especially the young ones.

“And that’s appropriate, because, of course Christmas is for everyone, but it’s really all about the kids,” Burns says.

Before marching onto the Howick Santa Parade route of Wellington Street, Picton Street and Cook Street from 2.30pm, the parading groups will start assembling in Fencible Drive and adjacent car parks from 12.15pm. ✦ For those people who cannot watch the colourful spectacle live, they can tune into a live online stream at http://www.youtube. com/c/HowickSantaParade. ✦ Sponsors and facilitators of the Howick Santa Parade include the Howick Children’s Charitable Trust, Barfoot and Thompson, Andrew Simms Botany and Newmarket, the Howick Local Board, Lion Foundation, the Howick Club, New World, Galbraiths Law, Howick & Pakuranga Times with many smaller donations and help from supportive local businesses.

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Simon Gault, one of New Zealand’s favourite chefs, has released his latest cookbook just in time for Christmas. We’ll feature a couple of his recipes each week right up until Christmas.

Herb-crusted lamb chops with salad

►½ cup finely chopped fresh herbs (mint, parsley and marjoram) ►2 cloves garlic, crushed zest of 1 lemon ► 1 tbsp lemon juice ► ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil ► 1 kg lamb cutlets

price of lamb, some money as well. The nice thing about lamb cutlets is that each one comes with its own handle. If the occasion requires a little more formality, paper napkins for grasping the cutlet are an optional extra!

Combine the herbs, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Pour the marinade into a large zip-lock plastic bag or flat container with a lid. Mix the cutlets in the marinade and refrigerate until you are ready to BBQ. Heat the BBQ, cook the chops for about 2 minutes each side. They don’t take long. Set aside and serve with the Summer Salad.

SUMMER SALAD

► 1 red capsicum ► 1 yellow capsicum ►5 00g different coloured and shaped tomatoes ►2 00g bocconcini ►½ cup basil leaves ►¼ clove garlic, minced ►¼ cup extra virgin olive oil juice of ½ lemon Serves: 6

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the skin has started to blister. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. When the capsicums have cooled, peel the skin off (it will come off easily). Slice the roasted capsicums thinly.

Cut the tomatoes into different sizes, some into chunks and some into slices.

Place in a large bowl. Add the bocconcini to the tomatoes. Tear the basil and add to the salad.

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad, gently toss and place in a serving bowl or on a platter.

Preheat oven to 160°C. To roast the capsicums, grease a baking tray with olive oil. Cut the capsicums in half and remove the seeds and core. Lay the halves on the tray and cook for 10–15 minutes, or until soft and

► Extracted from Summer with Simon Gault, published by Penguin Random House NZ, RRP $50. Text © Simon Gault, 2019.

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BOTANY Step back in time It’s beginning Ph 576 9506 to feel a lot like Christmas and the Times and some wonderful businesses have embraced the festive spirit and come up with some wonderful prizes for our lucky readers. Be in to win!

✦ Win with Howick Historical Village

Here’s a chance for two lucky families to win a family pass each to the Howick Historical Village where live days bring the village to life with different village characters and activities. Explore the Fencible settlement and heritage gardens on the 7-acre site, walk inside the historic schools, villages, church, and general store, treat yourself in the café.

✦ Win with Pet Doors R Us

A family owned and operated business with over 35 years’ experience, Pet Doors R Us have a Microchip Pet Feeder valued at $195 to give away to one lucky reader.

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Suitable for every taste, Bin Inn has quality foodie ranges. Bringing glad tidings, sensational offerings and inspirational gifts for the holiday season, we have two $50 vouchers to give away.

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We have some Pak’nSAVE vouchers to give away in time for Christmas.

Pak’nSAVE aim is to provide New Zealand’s Lowest Food Prices. Come and shop at their newly renovated store and check out the new cafe inside.

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Peruse arts and crafts for that perfect or hard to find gift.

Don’t forget the best strawberries and cherries are here.

Delight your taste buds with artisan-produced baked delights, preserves, sauces, cheeses, honey and nuts and, of course, a fabulous array of the freshest from the grower veggies. And don’t overlook fresh and smoked fish and succulent in the shell oysters. All the fare you need for the festive season.

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Simon Gault, one of New Zealand’s favourite chefs, has released his latest cookbook just in time for Christmas. We’ll feature a couple of his recipes each week right up until Christmas.

Coconut pavlova ►2 75g egg whites (about 9) ►4 00g caster sugar, divided into thirds ►3 tsp cornflour ►3 tsp red wine vinegar ►2 cups Kara UHT coconut cream (refrigerated for at least 2 hours) ►K iwifruit and Passionfruit Compote (recipe below) ►S ummer Berry Compote (recipe below) Serves: 6 (at least)

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o ensure the cream whips, you need to use the coconut cream that comes in UHT packets. Put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours before using; this separates the solids (which go to the top) and the water (which remains on the bottom). Scoop off the solids and this is what you whip.

Preheat oven to 120°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Beat the egg whites and the first third of the caster sugar in a mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.

Add the second third of sugar and mix for 5 minutes, then turn the mixer down to slow.

Combine the remaining sugar with the cornflour and add to the mixer with the red

wine vinegar, beating until just combined.

Spoon the mixture onto the prepared tray and spread out to about 23cm diameter.

Cook in the oven for 55 minutes.

Set the pavlova aside to cool, then remove from the baking paper to a serving dish (or store until needed).

Scoop all the solid coconut cream into a bowl and discard the coconut water. Whip the solids for approximately 12 minutes, until soft peaks form and it resembles whipped cream.

Top the pavlova with whipped coconut cream and the two compotes to serve.

KIWIFRUIT AND PASSIONFRUIT COMPOTE ► 2 kiwifruit, peeled and diced into 1cm cubes ► 250ml passionfruit purée

SUMMER BERRY COMPOTE

► 3 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries ► ½ cup sugar ► 3 tsp cornflour (mixed with 2 tsp water)

KIWIFRUIT AND PASSIONFRUIT COMPOTE Mix the kiwifruit and passionfruit together and refrigerate before using.

SUMMER BERRY COMPOTE Cook the berries and sugar in a saucepan over a medium heat till the sugar is dissolved and the berries are a little mushy.

Strain the berries, reserving the liquid.

Pour the liquid back into the pan, heat, then whisk in the cornflour and water mixture and continue to whisk till the mixture thickens.

Add the berries back into the liquid. Cool and refrigerate before using. ► Extracted from Summer with Simon Gault, published by Penguin Random House NZ, RRP $50. Text © Simon Gault, 2019.

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early 300 students aged 3-18 will be dancing their way through the production Aladdin, on Sunday.

Aladdin will be an entertaining and colourful production of ballet, jazz, contemporary and tap dance performed by students of Expressions Dance at the Vodafone Events Centre with performances at 2.30pm and 6pm.

The role of the charming street rat Aladdin is played by 17-yearold senior student Samantha Pfiszter, while the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine is played by 17-year-old Lucy Sutton.

Audiences will be taken on a journey with Aladdin as he enters the Cave of Wonders in search for the magical lamp.

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he second Botany and Flat Bush Summer Festival took off on a bright and sunny start at the Ormiston Activity Centre on Sunday morning.

A live band set the tempo of the upbeat morning while plenty of dance performances including Zumba and Tai Chi got diverse communities participating in group activities.

Hosted by Howick Local Board member Peter Young who chairs the Botany and Flat Bush Ethnic Association, Howick Local Board members David Collings took charge of the sausage sizzle and even sung along with the local band;

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Santa on his sleigh in Clevedon The Clevedon Christmas Parade was a huge draw card as hundreds turned up to watch the parade that started at 11am from Clevedon Tennis Club and continued through Clevedon Village. There were hot rods, tractors and fun floats which heralded the magical spirit of Christmas. Photographer Wayne Martin was there to capture the festivities.

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he Howick-based spokesperson for the Erebus National Memorial proposed for a Parnell park is hopeful the plan gets the goahead next year.

Rev Dr Richard Waugh, who is also an aviation chaplain and historian, is keenly awaiting a decision by the Waitemata Local Board which has been deferred until next year.

It follows a lengthy advocacy campaign for a national memorial which began in early 2016 to commemorate those who died on November 28,1979 when their plane flew into Mt Erebus. It is New Zealand’s worst peacetime accident and still the worst air accident in the Southern Hemisphere.

The National Erebus Memorial is proposed to be erected at Dove-Meyer Robinson Park (Parnell Rose Gardens). The problem is a group of Parnell residents oppose the plan.

The Parnell group is against the construction of a memorial to the 257 people who died when Air New Zealand flight 901 crashed into Erebus Radio NZ reported that two residents – one whose husband lost his father in the crash – say the park is too small and the memorial too big.

“They say earthworks will damage the roots of a nearby pohutukawa tree whose swooping branches local children love to climb. They say

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The National Erebus Memorial is proposed to be erected at Dove-Meyer Robinson Park.

the lawn the structure is proposed for is a picnic spot, a happy place, a destination for canoodling young lovers, for eating fish and chips and drinking a glass of wine, for kids to play with a ball. The memorial will ruin all that, they say,” RNZ reported.

But Rev Waugh said that, from the outset, they had always encountered positive support for the Erebus National Memorial. “In fact it was frequently mentioned by others that such a memorial was long overdue and that Erebus families have been pastorally neglected for many years,” he said.

“While there are smaller memorials at various sites for the unidentified, people who were never found, and crew, there has never been any sig-

nificant public place where all 257 names are displayed, where families can gather to remember and have special times of prayer and reflection – and where our nation can

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appropriately commemorate the tragedy.

“Parnell is one of New Zealand’s most historic and beautiful suburbs. Residents have the privilege of embracing the Erebus families with the Erebus National Memorial, on behalf of the whole country.”

Dove-Meyer Park is ideal, he said, in fulfilling what the families asked for; a central accessible site, with historical – including aviation – relevance, a beautifully creative designed memorial – and not placed in a cemetery.

“I would say to the people of Parnell, don’t be put off by negative nay-sayers; instead you are privileged to host have one of New Zealand’s very special memorials.” www.erebusnationalmemorial.nz

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L-R: Wayne & Michelle Strong, Chris Scott and Georgina Millar ayne and Michelle Strong, owners of EmbroidMe East Tamaki, presented the record cheque to Chris Scott and Georgina Millar from Totara Hospice.

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Sincere thanks to all the sponsors whose names and Logos are shown.

The day was organised by The Mid-Week Men’s section of The Pakuranga Golf Club and The Howick Chapter of BNI.

Significant Sponsors: Daiken NZ / McCoy Holdings Ltd / French Café / Eyeview Marketing / Best Property Services / Mitre 10 Mega / New World Botany / Speedy Signs East Tamaki / Mike Corbett / Preston Fini / Burnsco HMB / Fresh Choice HMB / Pakuranga Golf Club / Experience On Tap / Aussie Butcher / Paradise Ice Skating, Laser Tag & Mini Golf / Bunnings / NZ Christmas Cake Company / BP Fuels / Morrie Chandler / Aladdin Carpet Cleaning / Rowing New Zealand / The Health Hub / Breakers Basketball / Mary Wells at Thom Products / Steve Maserow / Panasonic NZ / Phil Bramwell / David Kerr / Alogic / Weta Workshop / Sony NZ / Karel Polman / Mediaworks / Gordon Gibbons / Crusaders / NZRPA Rob Nichol / Spark Arena / Darren Shand / Hurricanes / Andrew Macready / Greg Longstaff / Paul N McCoy / TE Puru / Sarah Bruce / European Motors / MGE Engineering / Lloyd Kyd / Carol Hobson / Red Bull / Whittakers Chocolate / Kris Hockley / Chris Daw / Michelle Strong / Spectrum Brands / DB Breweries / Top Snap / Shane Cortese / Cinnamon Café HMB / And many others...

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OUT NOW DECEMBER EDITION

Jetski fishing taking off T

he sport of Jetski fishing is growing massively throughout the world and east Auckland is witnessing its strongest growth internationally with the Sea-Doo Global Brand Ambassador (Andrew Hill) being based in Auckland and event organiser of New Zealand’s biggest jet-ski only fishing competition.

This year’s event had 120 anglers registered, all leaving from Eastern Beach bright and early to head out fishing in search of their fish for weigh-in.

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of riders taking their children or partners.

With a $16,000 Prize pool, the event was an enjoyable day for all, said Hill.

Results for major prizes: Woman’s heaviest snapper, Andrea Ungerer 4.75kg Kids’ heaviest snapper, Milan Wilson 1.80kg Heaviest Kahawai, Mark Greenfield 1.45kg Heaviest “other’ species, Mark Greenfield 3.35kg (Trevally) Legend of Adventure Fishing (most species) x 3, Mark Greenfield Heaviest snapper. Daniel Michev 5.30kg

And they’re off – the start of the Sea-Doo King of Adventure Fishing at Eastern Beach.

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Average weight snapper winner 1.71kg Sean Wilson Mystery weight snapper winner 2.92kg Steve Harford

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Isabella takes lead role

East Auckland Youth Awards

Howick’s Isabella Guyan,15, will be dancing the lead role of Cinderella in the end of year ballet production for Philippa Campbell School of Ballet, considered one of the top ballet schools in NZ. A variety of items alongside Cinderella will also be danced, including Feline Frenzy, a contemporary ballet based on Cats.

Performances are Thursday December 5 and Friday December 6 at 7pm and Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8 at 4pm, at Centennial Theatre, Auckland Grammar School.

Distinction and achievement in the youth of East Auckland will be recognised this Saturday at the inaugural East Auckland Youth Awards.

Organised by the Howick Youth Council, the first-ofits-kind awards event for our community’s youth will see the celebration of achievements in the categories of sporting, arts, the environment, leadership, service and community. A nominee will also be awarded with being East Auckland’s Young Person of the Year.

Award winners and runnersup, who are between the ages

of 12 and 24, will receive their prizes from members of the newly-inaugurated Howick Local Board. The ceremony, beginning at 6pm will be hosted at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club in Half Moon Bay Marina.

The Youth Council is a collective of passionate individuals striving to make Howick, Botany, Ormiston, and Pakuranga a more attractive and vibrant place for its young people.

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In times of a heavy workload there may be some variation by negotiation Reporting to the Head of Learning Science, the key responsibilities of the Science Technician are: • to provide preparation support to the Head of Learning and Science Teaching Staff; • assist in the management of science laboratory and resources; and • provide administrative and technical support to the Head of Learning and Science Teaching Staff.

As part of the Science Department, and one of two Science Technicians, we will require the applicant to have initiative, good communication skills – both written and verbal, and a high level of attention to detail. We require the applicant to have an interest in science and the ability to work in a positive and motivated manner, as part of a busy and dynamic team.

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RUGBY UNION

Japan and Australia have nabbed top NZ coaches I

sympathise with the critics who have bagged Rugby New Zealand’s big brass for not choosing the All Blacks new selection and coaching panel long before this year’s World Cup in Japan.

To invite 26 coaches to apply for the job is ridiculous when most don’t have a snowball’s chance in hell.

Meanwhile Australia were quick to replace Michael Cheika with the talented Dave Rennie who broke the Chiefs’ drought under Ian Foster and others by winning two Super Rugby titles before heading for Glasgow.

Rennie has the talent and leadership skills to unite Australia into the force that won them world crowns in 1991 and 1999.

Leading contenders Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson and Foster both wanted Tony Brown as their assistant.

However Brown remained loyal to Jamie Joseph and was re-signed by Japan, presumably for rich reward after carrying Japan to the World Cup quarter-finals following historic wins against Ireland and Scotland.

With Warren Gatland leaving Wales to coach the Chiefs before taking the British Lions and Ireland to South Africa, the coaching riches are not so great, especially with Joe

Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson (main photo) and, inset, the other leading contender for All Blacks coach Ian Foster.

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Schmidt keen to devote time to his family upon resigning as Ireland’s mentor.

It could be that Graham Henry and the other committee members chosen to interview the candidates

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might suggest to Robertson and Foster that they team together.

If so, Robertson would be my choice as boss.

Foster offers continuity, knows his players and has the backing of key

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men like retired coach Steve Hansen and Beauden Barrett.

He will also have learned a lot from Hansen whose international record is second to none.

The charismatic Robertson has won three Super Rugby crowns for the Crusaders in his three-year tenure as their coach.

Meanwhile convincing tennis stars they gain more by being paid less to appear in the 2020 ASB Auckland Women’s Classic rather than Australia must make promoter Karl Budge New Zealand’s greatest salesman.

This time he has exceeded his own incredibly high standards by attracting a galaxy of stars that include the immortal Serena Williams, defending champion Julia Görges, Caroline Wozniacki, Bianca Andreescu, Amanda Anisimova, Coco Gauff, Jelena Ostapenko, Catherine Bellis and Daria Kasatkina.

Getting Serena’s signature was remarkable when one considers her complaints about the wind after her loss in her previous trip to Auckland.

However it is rising youngsters like Andreescu (19), Anisimova (18) and Gauff (15) who are likely to wow fans with their athleticism.

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As a qualifier with an amazing forehand, Canadian Andreescu went on to beat Venus Williams and Wozniacki in this year’s tournament before losing to Görges in the final.

That gave her the confidence to win premier level titles in Indian Wells and Toronto before beating Serena Williams in the US Open final.

Having won her maiden WTA title, American Gauff is fast on her feet and possesses a sizzling forehand to complement her powerful serve.

She was a sensation at Wimbledon where she beat Venus Williams and reached the fourth round.

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