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Luxon gets the nod Former Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon at the Pakuranga Golf Club was surrounded by well-wishers minutes after the announcement of him winning the National Party candidacy for Botany was made on Monday night. In the picture are Rotarians PJ Dhatt and wife Jaspinder taking a selfie with Luxon. For story turn to page 2.

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fter months of speculation, former Air New Zealand Chief executive Christopher Luxon was officially elected on Monday evening as the National Party candidate to rival independent candidate Jami-Lee Ross in the Botany Electorate for the 2020 General Election.

The air was rife with anticipation at the Pakuranga Golf Club as the countdown to the formal voting process began with five final candidates – National list MP Agnes Loheni, globe-trotting Jake Bezzant, small business owner Troy Elliot, Luxon and Howick Local Board member Katrina Bungard — being given a time slot of 10 minutes to make their opening speech.

Candidates addressed a packed hall and faced 60 local National Party delegates as well as National Party supporters and politicians including Paula Bennett, Judith Collins, Maggie Barry and local MP Simeon Brown.

Following their speeches each candidate had to answer two questions and then were asked to leave the room.

While every candidate passionately spoke about things

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closest to their heart, from strong family values to health and disability, and opening a new techie hub in Botany providing employment to over 700 people, Luxon used his broad life skills and experience to suggest strategies on how to move beyond ideology and get things done.

About his upbringing he said, “This is the place that gave me values I grew up with.

I used to deliver the Howick and Pakuranga Times newspaper, was part of the Boys Brigade, studied at Cockle Bay Primary and Howick College and was the first in my family to go to University.

“To me, business is all about ultimate team spirit and

whether it was sitting and spending time with people at the call centre or baggage department or working with the cleaning crew, it is when you reach out to people oneon-one that you can connect and understand them.

“This is a very unique electorate with diverse groups that has people who have lived here for 40 years and some for just four months and they all have worked so incredibly hard to be in this electorate. They have ambition and aspirations,” he said.

Talking of his experience of working on a marketing plan for Magnum ice-cream for the China market (when he headed Unilever) he spoke

about targeting a tailored message to connect with different communities.

Once the speeches were done, the National Party delegates were asked to vote without getting influenced by anyone.

Luxon won by a clear majority and was surrounded by well-wishers.

“There is still a lot for me to learn. I feel like I am starting in the third form again,” said the quick learner. “I think if you love people this is a great job to be in. I’ll be fighting hard to earn Botany’s trust. I’ll ensure we don’t waste another three years with a Labour-led Government that Kiwis can’t afford.”

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Unprovoked assault at Botany lights ■■BY JIM BIRCHALL

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17-year-old local youth is alleging he was the victim of an unprovoked assault while waiting in a car at traffic lights at Botany on Sunday.

Witnesses describe a gang of youths wearing black hoodies and bandanas next to the traffic lights, supposedly lingering with intent, before the assault.

According to a police statement, a report was received on Sunday night about an incident earlier that afternoon at the intersection of Ti Rakau and Te Irirangi Drives in Botany.

The victim was reportedly punched inside his vehicle and suffered bruising as a result.

Police are making enquiries into the incident.

The Times has been in contact with the victim, who confirmed the alleged unprovoked offence and directed inquiries to his father, who had this to say: “The thugs were gathered on the grass alongside Countdown and my son and friends were waiting on Te Irirangi travelling northbound at the lights. There were around 15-20 (youths) in a large group and four walked over, quite deliberately targeting the car, shouting obscenities.

“One of them opened the door and from behind him like a total coward, a young male (teenager) reached round and punched my son with a knuckle duster on his cheekbone.”

“They’d stopped a black Mazda car, which was turning left onto Ti Rakau, and the whole road was packed – the traffic was static. The more I think about it, the angrier I get, and to hear that these people have been terrorising east Auckland for some time, without any progress in bringing them to account makes me so cross.

“Even after being hit, my son and his friends carried on saying they didn’t want any trouble, when they had every right to fight back for themselves – and thankfully the lights changed and they were happy to drive off”.

According to comments on social media, the group in question is alleged to have been involved in other anti-social activity, including harassment of young women in the areas around the eastern beaches.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact police using the 105 number. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Sunday is farm day at the Howick Club The Howick Club is hosting their annual farm day, this coming Sunday. Running from 12 noon through until 3pm, there is fun for the whole family to enjoy.

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The Puhoi Axemen will be on display at Howick Club’s farmday this Sunday.

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donuts, ice creams, sausage sizzle, apple bobbing, and even a guess the weight of the pig competition.

For the bigger kids, they have the Puhoi Axemen demonstrating the

original extreme sport of competitive woodchopping.

So bring the kids, Mum, Dad and even granny down to the Howick Club for a great day out.

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Collings out, White takes over as new chair of Howick Local Board ■■BY JIM BIRCHALL

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he inauguration of the recently elected Howick Local Board was held on Tuesday November 4 at Uxbridge in Howick.

Incumbents, Katrina Bungard and David Collings, have been joined on the board by newcomer Bruce Kendall, a former Olympic gold medallist in board sailing, and local business owner Bo Burns.

Returning members from Botany and Pakuranga subdivision’s included John Spiller, Mike Turinsky, Adele White, Bob Wichman and Peter Young.

Bungard was notable by her absence on the night, having chosen to spend her evening pressing her claims for selection for the vacant National party nomination for Botany.

After an introduction of Maori protocol by a local Kaumatua, the ceremony was officially opened and board members were called up one by one to be inaugurated.

None of the candidates, with the exception of Adele White, chose to start their acceptance of oath without attempting to speak a few words in Te Reo. A crowd of around 70, mainly made up of family and supporters of the elected, shunned the evening sun and were given a surprise when David Collings was displaced from the chair role by a unanimous vote, installing former Police officer Adele White into the top role.

The vote to delay the election of a vice chair was raised, and ultimately upheld, as the matter was adjourned to the next meeting of the board.

Clockwise from top left: Bob Wichman with Adele White; Councillor Paul Young capturing a moment on his phone; Howick Local Board members Peter Young, Bob Wichman and Mike Turinsky – Young is being congratulated by Cr Sharon Stewart; re-elected Howick Local Board member for Botany Peter Young with family at the inauguration of the Howick Local Board.

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“The police have always had a very good partnership and relationship with the Fo Guang Shan Temple and I am not sure if it was a slip of the tongue when Police Deputy

Commissioner Wallace Haumaha mentioned ‘Love and Police’ in his opening address instead of ‘Love and Peace’, this temple certainly brings peace and calm to us.”

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Sandy’s so glad to be living at Bruce McLaren Village Ryman reputation takes the worry away

Having volunteered for advocacy group Grey Power for 13 years, Sandy knows a thing or two about the retirement sector. She currently holds four roles for the organisation and spends 25-30 hours a week volunteering for them, with the aim of helping to promote the welfare and wellbeing of the over 50s.

So Ryman Healthcare wasn’t far from her radar when her husband John became unwell, with Bruce McLaren Retirement Village in Howick having a particularly special connection.

“We knew the property because we got married down by the creek where the lake is now and we had our reception at the motor hotel that used to be here,” says Sandy with a smile.

“We came and had a look two or three years ago and thought it was a really nice complex and that we could look at moving in some time in the future. We were both working part time at that point but felt it was important to always look to the future because you don’t know what’s around the corner.”

Along with John’s work running his financial services and planning consultancy and Sandy’s work in admin, plus her quilting and embroidery hobbies, the couple were very active with their sport, and would play tennis four or five times a week. They loved travelling too, and it was on a trip to Tasmania when life took a dramatic turn with permanent consequences.

“John got ill in 2016 as a result of coming into contact with influenza A,” says Sandy. “The infection affected his cognition and he ended up in hospital

for two weeks and came home from Tasmania in a wheelchair. They initially thought it was meningitis but it turned out it was Alzheimer’s. That was the catalyst that really set it off.”

While the infection subsided John could no longer play tennis and his mobility became more and more of a challenge. Sandy eventually became John’s full time carer.

“He went to a day care programme for about a year but he was having difficulty getting in and out of the van and going up and down the stairs. We realised we had to do something soon because our house also had a turn in the stairs which meant we couldn’t put a lift in.”

At that stage, John was still well enough to make decisions and on visiting Bruce McLaren he made it known that this was the place he preferred.

Sandy is eternally grateful that John could make those feelings known because his condition rapidly deteriorated after that.

“When it came time to pack up the house it really upset him and he couldn’t handle all the boxes all over the place so the psychiatric nurse from Middlemore Hospital recommended he go in for respite care for two weeks at a local resthome.

“He was there for 12 hours but needed to be transferred to the hospital’s Mental Health for Older Persons ward and he remained there for seven weeks because of his condition. After that he could

no longer walk. I finally moved into my independent apartment just before Christmas last year and John moved into the hospital here in January. It was not easy but being at Bruce McLaren was what we both wanted.”

Now, life has settled into a new routine. Sandy visits John every day and helps him with meals, fitting in her Grey Power duties, her regular tennis games or lengthy walks around his schedule, reassured by the knowledge that he is being well looked after.

“I knew through Grey Power that Ryman has a very high reputation in the sector so I had no worries about that and as far as the care goes it’s great, they look after him so well.”

Sandy admits she is still so busy with her commitments she hasn’t had much time to get back into her quilting or participate in many village activities yet but that will gradually change. One solution has been to bring her activities into the village!

“Luckily we can hold our Grey Power committee meetings in the library here – and they provide a morning tea too!” she laughs. I try and make Happy Hour and recently my neighbour and I hosted a pot luck for everyone on our floor, which was lovely. In time I will participate more but for now I am enjoying being near to John, meeting and making new friends and just being able to live life knowing a lot of my worries about John’s care are being attended to.”

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Shane Gadsdon, an insurance and KiwiSaver specialist with Discovery Financial Services in Burswood, was recently named Insurance Business New Zealand 2019 Young Gun. Anyone who is working in the insurance industry under the age of 35 is eligible for this award.

“The award was given for the work I do with my business and personal clients. From the advice given to helping client’s with claims,” said Gadsdon. “Your peers – someone within the insurance industry – have to nominate you for the award and give details why you should be awarded it.”

The second award he has recently won was the Gordon Watson Trophy. This award is given out by one of the big six insurance companies for someone who has produced a high level of new premium and also from client feedback.

At the age of 28, he was the youngest person ever to win this award which was first presented in 1973.

Gadsdon has been recognised in other fields in recent years – he was awarded top DNA Risk Writer for 2016 and 2017.

Gadsdon was born and raised in the east Auckland area and went to school at Shelly Park Primary, Somerville Intermediate and then Howick College.

previous Mayor of Howick, Morrin Cooper, talking about “Tales of Howick” 1970-2020. We are a friendly club of both retired or semi-retired men and women, who enjoy interesting speakers, popular monthly lunches, bus trips, Auckland City and Howick Little Theatre shows. Free admission. All welcome. Phone Marilyn 5768-725.

Enjoy the visual feast with us until December 1 at the Art Salon, Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery, FoGuang Shan Buddist Temple, Flat Bush.

The third Cherry Blossom Art Salon will provide platforms to local artists to showcase the authenticity, virtue and beauty of humanism through art and culture. We welcome the public to visit and feel the enthusiasm of artists and collectively create a harmonious relationship amongst our diverse communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Zonta Says No Campaign A member of Shakti will be addressing the audience about their experiences. This year Zonta East Auckland is focusing their efforts on highlighting the international campaign of Eliminating Forced and Early Marriage. November 23, 10am, Howick Library. Visit https:// womensrefuge.org.nz/get-help/ migrant-and-refugee-women/

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Emanon Duo – violin and piano.

John Thomson, violin, and Monica Chang, piano, have been playing together for three years. John returned to NZ in 2009 after 25 years in the USA and many prestigious performances. Monica completed her Master of Music at Waikato University and is active as a solo and collaborative pianist. Beethoven’s Spring Sonata features along with music by Turina, Brahms and Schumann in this concert.

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Before he got into insurance he was a member of the Northern Knights Cricket team where he played his 1st first class game as wicketkeeper at the age of 17. “After injuries and seeing how the insurance industry was a better long term option, I gave cricket up,” he said.

“Being able to help families and business owners with good solid advice and service gives me great enjoyment and being there for your client’s when they need you whether it’s advice or help at claim time, makes this industry worthwhile.”

English lessons

For immigrants on Thursdays from 10-11.45am at Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Rd. No charge, small classes. Lessons in vocabulary, grammar, NZ customs/culture. Morning tea provided. Phone Dene on 534-8416.

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Club night is 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of each month below Howick Bridge Club, 563 Pakuranga Rd. Cover charge $2.

Barbara McGillivray will give a talk entitled: UK Coast to Coast, my journey, as much a mental challenge as a physical one. Day

The Fellowship Club of Howick (formerly Probus Club of Howick) monthly meeting is on Friday, November 8, 10am at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Vincent St, Howick. Following morning tea, the guest speaker will be the

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walks & overnight tramps. New members welcome. Ph. Janette 536-6459.

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The final meeting for 2019 of the Howick Branch of the NZSG will be held on Saturday, November 9 at St Andrews Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick at 1.30pm. David Veart will be speaking on ‘Toys from Maori Voyagers to 21st century gamers’. Members a plate please.

Door charge $5. Visitors welcome.

Ph: 576-4715 or 576-5400.

Community Networking Meeting Botany, Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking meeting on Friday, November 8, 2-3pm at Old Flat Bush School hall, corner of Murphy’s Rd and Flat Bush School Rd, East Tamaki. This is an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to make solid connections, learn from each other and to share and discuss ideas. Parking free in the Cranford Dr carpark or kerbside in Flat Bush School Rd. Speaking spots are available, please email lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz

Virtual Village East

Virtual Village East invites local seniors to a free seminar. Living a meaningful life in your senior years is a free seminar to help you continue to find meaning and purpose. All seniors welcome!

Friday November 8, 10.30am12.30pm, Te Tuhi Café, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga. RSVP to Lee on co-ordinator@virtual-villageeast.org.nz or phone 538 0827.

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OUR HOMES TODAY

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Not only were new listings down nationally by 17.1 per cent when compared to October 2018 but the total number of houses for sale were also down by 13.1 per cent around the country.

In Auckland, new listings were down almost 20 per cent with only 3566 new properties coming onto the market during October.

Spokesperson from realestate. co.nz Vanessa Taylor says that Kiwis have been late to list for spring: “While buyers remained active in October with more than 1 million unique users on realestate.co.nz, they certainly weren’t spoilt for choice. Throughout New Zealand, new listings and the total number of homes for sale were both down significantly compared to this time last year.”

New listings that came onto the market in October were down by 8.4 per cent in Wellington (to 757 listings) and down 21.6 per cent in Canterbury (to 1393 listings), reflecting the overall decrease right across the country.

The total number of homes available for sale followed a similar trend.

In Auckland, total listings were down 14.5 per cent (to 8470), in Wellington they were down 11.4 per cent (to 988) and Canterbury saw a 15.9 per cent decrease (to 3306 listings) compared to the same time last year.

The only exception to buck the trend this month was the Central

Five record asking price highs since data collection began in 2007; average asking price in the Bay of Plenty tips over $700k for the first time Otago/Lakes region, where the total number of homes for sale was up 9.6 per cent (to 628 homes) compared to October 2018.

“When the number of new listings declines but the total number of homes available increases, it can suggest that homes are staying on the market for a bit longer than usual,” says Vanessa.

“In this case, it may be that those homes at the higher end of the market are taking a little longer to sell.

This is consistent with the average asking price in the Central Otago/ Lakes region still sitting over a million dollars.”

Average asking prices hit all-time highs in five regions since records began in 2007 Average asking prices were up around the country in October with the Bay of Plenty, Wellington, Nelson & Bays, Wairarapa and the Central North Island all hitting 13-year record highs.

Of these five regions, three saw only marginal increases of less than 2 per cent while Wairarapa led the charge with a massive 15.4 per cent increase in average asking price.

Reaching an unprecedented $571,621, last month’s asking price in the Wairarapa was over $50k more than the region’s last recorded high of $520,127 in August 2018.

“Average asking prices in the region have been below $500k since January 2019 so it will be interest-

When the number of new listings declines but the total number of homes available increases, it can suggest that homes are staying on the market for a bit longer than usual.

ing to see if this is the beginning of a new trend, or just an isolated spike like we saw in August 2018 and then again in December 2018, says Vanessa.

Real-time data from realestate. co.nz shows that the majority of those looking at property in the Wairarapa region are located in the Auckland or Wellington regions.

Vanessa says that this could sug-

gest Kiwi city dwellers are seeking a lifestyle change: “It could be that people from bigger cities have built up equity in their current homes and are keen to capitalise on it by making the food and wine region a place to call home.”

Vanessa says that the low stock levels could also be contributing to the rise in asking prices with the total number of homes for sale down by 23.5 per cent (to 225 homes) compared to October last year.

“Supply and demand is likely having an impact here. As we know, an increase in demand and a decrease in supply tends to drive higher property prices.”

Bindi Norwell, chief executive at REINZ says: “With many parts of the country seeing record asking prices and record median selling prices, it’s surprising that listings continue to remain at such a low point considering we’re well into spring. This means that prices are likely to continue to rise across many parts of the country until we see more supply in the market.

Bay of Plenty region asking price rises above $700k for the first time In the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand’s second fastest growing region, the average asking price tipped to $700,442 – the highest recorded average in 13 years since records began. While this is only a marginal increase on last month, the jump is a 9.7 per cent

increase on October 2018.

But property seekers had limited choice in the sought-after region during October. The total number of homes available for sale was down 11.7 per cent giving those with bay dreams only 1401 homes to choose from.

“Summer is just around the corner so it’s unsurprising to see so much interest in the region. With the weather getting warmer, who wouldn’t like a piece of Bay of Plenty paradise to call their own?” says Vanessa.

“Data from realestate.co.nz tells us that a large portion of those looking at property in the area are aged between 55 and 64 and are based in Auckland. This suggests that the Bay of Plenty, with its above average population of people aged 65 and over, is still very much the retiree’s dream.”

The impact of the new University of Waikato CBD campus on the property market is also something to watch, says Vanessa.

The University of Waikato, which has been active in the Bay of Plenty since the 1990s, opened its stateof-the-art Tauranga CBD campus in early 2019.

“It will be interesting to see if the increased prominence of the university will have a future impact in the property space.”

“We might, for example, see an increased interest in investment properties in the region in response to demand for student accommodation – some of those investors might even be parents of current or future students,” says Vanessa.

OPINION

Local people deserve a strong local voice gives voters the best of both worlds with an opportunity to vote for the party they want to run the country, but also cast a second vote for who they think will be their best advocate on the ground locally. It’s true that the end of 2018 was a brief rough patch, but I came out the end of that as a more tolerant, resilient, and compassionate person.

I then spent 9 months conducting somewhat of a listening tour, asking Botany locals face to face on door steps what you are looking for in your MP. I was told over and over to keep going.

Botany is a community I have loved and lived in for the past

decade and a half. My family enjoys being a part of Botany, with all its parks, beaches and multicultural diversity.

Now, more than ever, I can be an outspoken champion of local issues. Every electorate MP with a blue or red party badge has to put their party before their community. I don’t.

MPs in Parliament working together is a rarity. As an MP that sits in the middle of the two main parties, I can now work with either side and achieve more local wins.

I am demonstrating that right now on issues like transport, where I am make progress with government ministers.

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And as an experienced local, who knows every nook and cranny of our patch, I go to Wellington to stand up for principles and local issues, regardless of what any party wants to the contrary.

I’m from Botany and I am for Botany. I look forward to continuing the local conversations with you. ➤➤Jami-Lee Ross is an independent MP for Botany

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There’s going to be a lot of debate between now and the 2020 General Election about who is the best local person on the ground to serve Botany as your MP. Only voters get to decide who serves a community, not any one media commentator or political party.

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Forget the recent cold wind that’s blasted the district recently; spring’s beauty can be seen in so many gorgeous gardens and, this month, EastLife highlights both the upcoming Auckland Garden DesignFest and the further afield, Sunset Beach Surf Club Garden Ramble – both worthy trails to follow. We also talk to Kate Hargraves, the little tornado whipping up support for the Uplift Project and discover a ‘pearl’ of a mum who has brought to market a range of delightful dolls which can be cherished for life. Keen cooks will find plenty to please, check out fashion trends and see what’s new on pharmacy and supermarket shelves.

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They were given personalised tours of Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Intel, Nuro, Ad Astra School and Apple as they travelled to Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Los Angeles, recently.

Highlights of the trip included meeting Niki Caro, director of Whale Rider and the soon-to-be released, Mulan, and being inspired to be

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The 10-day educational experience focused on business, innovation and technology (experience) named BITE. A key message students took away from the experience was to combine passions and strengths, work harder than anyone else and be the one to lead the change.

Assistant principal Tamara Jones says: “BITE was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

We had so much fun,

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AUCKLAND COUNCIL

Mary: inorganic policy is rubbish ■■BY JIM BIRCHALL

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uckland’s beach local, 79 year old Mary Wilton is fed up with Auckland Council’s inorganic collection policy.

The current system, allows for a ratepayer to have one annual pickup of inorganic items. After booking an appointment two months in advance, Mary was disappointed to see her refuse had been rejected by collectors and a card left by pick-up contractors detailing what items were not accepted. Mary believes the list of prohibited items is too restrictive and expects more from council, particularly when coupled with “regular rate rises”.

Mayor Phil Goff recently announced of an average general rates increase of 2.5 per cent for the 2019/20 financial year. Defeated Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere vowed to bring back collections on a two week cycle if he had been elected.

Council stipulates a property with goods for collection must be accessible to the contractors and refuse must not be left on the road under any circumstances. Mary points out that this is impracticable as many homeowners have pets and children that need to be secured in by a locked gate.

As a result, many Bucklands Beach residents have taken to

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leaving their unwanted items out on berms and areas outside their properties creating an unsightly environment. The collection rules were changed in 2015 in response to council concerns over safety.

However Mary believes the old system wasn’t broke and says “at least it all got picked up” when a foraging free-for-all saw some people comb the suburbs for goods fit for repurpose. ‘ Auckland Council’s website has all the guidelines. Here’s a snapshot: ➤➤Book your inorganic collection If you have inorganic items you would like us to remove, you need to let us know by booking a collection. ➤➤How inorganic collections

work Every area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an inorganic collection.

There is no charge to book an inorganic collection. One collection of up to one cubic metre of inorganic material per year is included in your property rates.

For details on the accepted items see, what you can and cannot put out for inorganic collection. ➤➤How to find out when your collection week is Flyers will be delivered to mail boxes in your area several weeks before your area’s assigned collection week. From mid-January you can enter your address into the online booking tool to find out your collection week. However, if your allocated week has already passed for the year, this information will not show.

You can use our online booking tool to find out your collection week, without actually making a booking. ➤➤When you can book an inorganic collection You can book your collection anytime from mid-January to eight days before your scheduled collection week. If you do not book a collection during this time period, you will need to find alternative ways to disposing of your items. ➤➤What do you think? Email jim@times.co.nz

OPINION

Police Minister has let down New Zealanders The Government has overseen a rapid increase in the number of people joining gangs since it took office, but it’s no closer to achieving its promise of 1800 extra police on the beat.

The Prime Minister promised New Zealanders her Government would deliver 1800 additional police officers to the force. That is additional recruitment, accounting for police officers who leave each year.

With gang membership on the rise and serious crime increasing, having these extra cops in our community is incredibly important.

But after two years, the Government has only managed to add 716. Knowing they can’t meet this target, the Government has now shifted the goal post.

Now, Stuart Nash is simply counting every person who has been through the police college and ignoring the many hundreds of experienced police officers who have resigned over the past two years.

This is yet another broken promise to New Zealanders. The problem comes down to the Government - it doesn’t have a plan when it comes to law and order.

In fact, the only policy it does have is to reduce the number of people in prisons, but it has no plan to reduce crime first. Now more than ever it should be focused on ensuring there are enough police officers to stop criminals offending.

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ers who want safer communities, but also the police who have been planning for these additional resources.

When the Minister claims his Government is “winning” when it comes to reducing crime and cracking down on gangs, that’s a slap in the face to the Kiwis who can see more gang members in their communities, but not enough police on the streets to stop them offending.

This term of Government has been littered with Labour’s broken promises - KiwiBuild, getting rid of school donations, light rail and now community safety. This Government is all about PR, but fails to deliver on its promises.

It’s not fair on Kiwis. They deserve real solutions to today’s problems from their Government. The only delivery coming from this Government is more gang members and more crime.

National has always been the party of law and order. We’re currently undertaking the largest policy development process by an Opposition ever so if we earn the right to govern in 2020, we’ll be ready with policies designed to make New Zealand a safer place.

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Diwali event to add light to people’s life After the phenomenal success of the Diwali Fundraiser hosted by the Rotary Club of Somerville, two years ago the Festival of Lights fundraiser is once again being hosted on Saturday, November 9, 6.30 pm at Star of the Sea School in Howick.

The event will be feature entertainment, raffles, a live auction, music and lip-smacking, authentic Indian cuisine.

The small but vibrant Rotary Club of Somerville is working hard to ensure it will be an evening to remember.

All of the proceeds collected at the event will go towards local and international Rotary projects.

One of the projects the Somerville Rotary will be contributing towards will be Beyond Water, a charitable organisation run by Rotarians Sharon and Pete Crean who are passionate about bringing clean water and sanitation solutions to communities in need across East Africa.

Beyond Water fights water poverty at a grassroots level that incorporates involvement with the entire community so that they can take the lead in rebuilding lives through deep bore wells, water tanks, latrines, hand washing stations and sanitary products.

Metaphorically speaking, the Diwali event will go a long way towards adding light to people’s lives, regardless of geographical boundaries.

The proceeds from the last Diwali fundraiser went to deserving local projects as well as an International Rotary Project for Water Management and Conservation in a tribal village in India.

The Rotary Club of Somerville is an energetic club of professionals doing great work in the community and none of these projects would have been possible without the community contributing to make it happen. ➤➤Club meetings are held at Howick Club on Wednesday at 6.30pm except for the 2nd Wednesday of the month.For tickets contact Assistant Governor Vinod Sareen at vinodksareen@gmail.com or call 021 615 412.

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baroque-inspired wedding cake has won the Cake Art Competition at inaugural Pettinice Cake Show held in the Pakuranga United Rugby Club recently.

Created by hobbyist cake decorator, Tracey Van Lent of Auckland, the cake features fine detailed painting on Pettinice fondant, sculpturing, and finishing with delicate, edible gilding.

This is only the second time Van Lent has entered a major cake show competition; having done well in Australia last year inspired her to test her skills against some of the best decorators in New Zealand.

“Last year I entered my first big cake competition (International Cake Show, Australia). I’d never even visited a cake show before that! I came home with a first and second place. That was very validating but, more importantly, it was just the whole process of entering, pushing myself out of my comfort zone, being involved in the show and the demonstrations, meeting like-minded people and soaking up the whole cake show atmosphere that had a huge impact on me. I think I learnt more that weekend, through that experience, than I had in the entire previous year.

“I’ve become a huge fan of cake shows since then, and was wishing there was something closer to home, so when I heard about the Pettinice one, I don’t think anyone could possibly have been more excited and enthused than me.”

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MULTI-SKILLED HANDYPERSON Howick Little Theatre is seeking a confident, self-motivated person with a high attention for detail to work as an independent contractor for our theatre in Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga.

You will be responsible for hands-on repairs and preventative maintenance, from all manner of repairs big or small and in between, including skilled building repairs and painting to furniture repairs and the monthly emergency systems checks.

The successful applicant must be extremely reliable and preferably able to work between the hours of 9am and 2.30pm, Monday to Friday, when required.

See our website: hlt.nz for more details of the job.

If this job sounds like you, please email your CV and a covering letter to our office, info@ hlt.org.nz, with “Application” in the subject line. Applications close at 5pm on Friday, November 22.

LIBRARY MANAGER Permanent Position 40 Hours Per Week During Secondary Term Time

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ a Library Manager to work in our Library. This position will commence 20 January 2020. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement and this position has been graded as Grade D and the hourly rate will be based on experience.

Applications close 18 November 2019.

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Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an Attendance Officer to work in our Student Centre within our Administration team. This position will commence 28 January 2020. This is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week during Secondary term time. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement and this position has been graded as Grade C and the hourly rate will be based on experience.

For further information and Application Guidelines, please go to our website www.pakuranga.school.nz/employment Applications close 11 November 2019.

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Permanent Position Secondary Term Time Only

Fixed Term 12 Months from January 2020 We are looking for a person to fill a position in our busy International Department. Duties include processing of student applications, visa renewals for students and payments for homestay families.

The successful applicant will have accurate data entry skills, attention to detail and some financial knowledge. We are seeking someone willing to be part of a team with good customer service skills and able to work unsupervised. Hours are 30 hours per week during term time with some additional work in the holiday breaks required as work flows require.

A letter of application with current CV and the Support Staff Application form (which can be found on our website www.howickcollege.school. nz) should be emailed to: secretary@howick.school.nz Closing date for applications is Friday 15 November 2019.

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INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

Fixed Term to 3 July 2020 We are looking for a person to fill a position as administration support for our Senior Leaders and Deans. This is a fixed term position until the end of term 2, 2020 (3 July 2020). Duties include, maintaining the school events calendar, assistance with documentation for school trips, maintenance of rosters and appointments, camps admin, assistance with enrolments, cover for our reception desk and other duties as required.

The successful applicant will have accurate data entry skills and attention to detail. We would prefer someone with advanced knowledge of word and excel, and knowledge of Google suite, e-asTTle and Kamar would be an advantage. We are seeking someone willing to be part of a team with good customer service skills and able to work unsupervised. Hours are 35 hours per week during term time with an additional week at the start of the year.

A letter of application with current CV and the Support Staff Application form (which can be found on our website www.howickcollege.school. nz) should be emailed to: secretary@howick.school.nz Closing date for applications is Friday 15 November 2019.

LIBRARY MANAGER

Are you looking for a school that values innovative approaches to learning? Do you have ideas for what a 21st century library could look like?

Ormiston Senior College, situated in south-east Auckland, is a multi-cultural, senior college catering for Years 11-13 students. The library manager position is full-time with holiday time negotiable. The library manager has sole charge of our facility. The library is an integral part of resourcing the school’s learning and the library manager works closely with teaching staff and students to provide a superb customer service.

The collection has been specifically developed to support NCEA across multiple platforms. ACCESS-IT is our library management system and knowledge of this would be an advantage.

Innovative practice in a modern learning environment is encouraged across the school and the library reflects this. A particular strength is the high trust model and the library is open to all, at all times.

There is scope for the library manager to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Closing date: Friday 29 November 3:00pm CVs with covering letter to lgreeff@ormiston.school.nz MP272083

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Botanyand andOrmiston OrmistonTimes, Times,Thursday, Thursday,November November7,7,2019 2019 — 15 Botany

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019

Springboks kings of world rugby jungle W

ith Siya Kolisi proudly holding aloft the Webb Ellis Cup, it was the Springboks who bellowed their victorious king of the rugby jungle roar at Yokohama last Saturday night with their 32-12 triumph against England.

Few predicted it after England had played like lions in dominating the defending champion All Blacks 19-7 in the semi-finals with a masterful display before being tranformed to pussy cats against the Boks.

In truth, we had forgotten how mentally and physically tough the Boks can be as their forwards won the bruising forward battle and the entire team tackled tenaciously whenever England dared attack.

It wasn’t often as Boks firstfive Handre Pollard played a fine tactical game and converted the penalties before magical little Cheslin Kolbe and fellow wing Makazole Mapimpi scored the tries.

And so it was South Africa, beaten 23-13 by the All Blacks in their first pool game, who won when it mattered most.

And Rassie Erasmus was judged top coach ahead of England’s Eddie Jones and New Zealand’s Steve Hansen.

A night earlier Hansen, skipper Kieran Read, Ben Smith, Ryan Crotty, Sonny Bill Williams and Matt Todd kissed goodbye to their stellar international careers by thumping Wales

46-17.

Having won 100 of his 110 games as head coach, Hansen’s record is amazing. And in the wake of Richie McCaw, Read has been an outstanding captain who stands in nobody’s shadow.

True, he’s not as fast as he once was, but he remains a fine lineout and kick-off leaper, smart ball distributor and tireless tackler. One of rugby’s true greats.

Dynamic Ardie Savea also had a great tournament.

However for me the most pleasing sight of the All Blacks final hurrah was watching Ben Smith beating four Welsh tacklers for his first try before executing the perfect fend for his second.

While Beauden Barrett thrived at fullback in earlier matches before being suffocated by England, Smith and Australia’s Israel Folau had been universally recognised as the world’s two best fullbacks.

Against Wales, in waving goodbye, Smith reminded us why.

Interest will centre on who will be the next coaching group now that Hansen and Mike Cron have retired. Loyal Hansen recommends his attack coach Ian Foster who has the advantage of knowing the players.

However there is also a case for Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown who did such a tremendous job in taking an extremely fit, brave and enterprising

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MONDAY 11

Rise 6:05am Set 8:01pm 10:15am to 12:15pm; 10:36pm 12:36am

Rise 5:36pm Set 5:01am

6:30am 6:48pm

Agnew’s

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With Ivan Agnew

Pakuranga United Rugby Club is leading the way again with a new premier league. Pictured are, from left, Kerry Marsh, Riki Enosa, Carl Llewelyn, Jamie Llewelyn, Bevan Overend, Chloe Overend, Cruiz Overend, Ope Seuseu, Hannah Seuseu, Noah Seuseu.

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Japan through to the quarterfinals.

There is also talk that Dave Rennie has been approached, despite earlier reports he was to replace Michael Chieka as Australian coach.

Another strong contender must be Scott Robertson who achieved what Todd Blackadder failed to do by leading the Crusaders to a Super Rugby crown, not once but three in a row. He would be my choice.

With Warren Gatland having achieved for Wales what Graham Henry and Steve Hansen failed to do during their tenures there, he also has impressive credentials although his sights are set on Super Rugby’s Chiefs.

Meanwhile if rugby is to blossom rather than be allowed to wither, the offside law needs to be changed instead of allowing defenders to stand in the faces of attackers.

Many years ago rugby league prospered by changing their old three-yard rule to a 10 metre one. Rugby union should consider extending theirs to at least five metres. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer

Rise 6:08am Set 7:57pm Rise 2:47pm Set 3:39am 8:10am to 10:10am; 8:31pm 10:31pm 3:46am 4:22pm Rise 6:04am Set 8:02pm 10:57am to 12:57pm 7:15am 7:30pm

Rise 6:34pm Set 5:28am

TOUCH RUGBY

New touch rugby premier league Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) has been a leader in East Auckland Social Touch for many years and now in 2019 they have introduced a new Premier league competition to be played under lights on Thursday nights on Bell Park at 8.10pm.

The competition, known as Howick Liquorland Division One, was the concept of PURC staff and the local Loaded Club who recently gained associate membership status at PURC to allow them to access some of East Auckland’s best facilities.

“The idea is to have teams playing on Bell Park at the conclusion of our social rounds to show case touch and try to grow the game here at the Club” said Amanda Dyason “this gives us a chance to showcase quality players and teams in this area and it will be great for our local aspiring juniors to see each week” added Dyason.

The grade has seen 8 of the best teams

FRIDAY 08

Rise 6:07am Set 7:58pm 8:52am to 10:52am; 9:13pm to 11:13pm

TUESDAY 12

Rise 6:03am Set 8:03pm 11:41am to 1:41pm; 11:19pm to 1:19am

Rise 3:43pm Set 4:08am

4:45am 5:15pm Rise 7:34pm Set 5:57am 7:56am 8:10pm

in Auckland register to play, with many of the teams including some outstanding talent who have already played for both the NZ Warrior Touch side and NZ Touch.

“Local favourites will be our Loaded team which looking at the roster have a great chance to go deep into this competition later in the year” said Dyason.

PURC is also using this grade to help improve the quality of their officiating teams. In a real highlight for the Club they have three father / child combinations that shall be refereeing games. “This is great for our module to be able to have these young referees so keen to officiate and having their parents supporting them is what our club is all about” added Dyason.

The watch top grade Touch action get on down to Pakuranga United Rugby Club each Thursday night with the Dufty Bell Lounge open for viewing each week.

SATURDAY 09

Rise 4:39pm Set 4:35am 5:41am 6:03pm

WEDNESDAY 13

Rise 8:35pm Set 6:29am 8:35am 8:51pm

Rise 6:06am Set 8:00pm 9:33am to 11:33am; 9:54pm to 11:54pm

Rise 6:02am Set 8:04pm 12:04am to 2:04am; 12:28pm to 2:28pm

SITUATIONS VACANT

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7. The guarantees contained in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 are excluded where the advertiser acquires, or holds himself out as acquiring, goods or services from us for the purpose of a business.

8. The advertiser must tell us as soon as possible if there is an error or omission in any advertisement the advertiser has placed. We will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss from an error (which includes ommission, negligence, system or press failure, mistake, misclassification, early, late or non insertion of advertisement or loss or delay in the delivery of replies) and if we are found to have any direct liability for any circumstance that liability is limited to the cost of the space of the advertisement.

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SUMMER SEASON

GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN

Are you a local college leaver/athlete wishing to stay in the area and study in 2020? The Fencible Foundation are currently accepting applications for support funding that can go towards tertiary fees, study items and/or tools for apprentices. Scholarships range in value from $1,500 to $2,000pa and applicants can apply up to three years in a row.

For information on the programme and how to apply, parents and candidates should go to: www.fenciblefoundation.co.nz DE272140

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7933 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Manufacturer. 8, Letter. 9, Cocker.

10, Monarch 12, Spate. 15, Empty. 16, Mustard.

18, Chalet. 20, Tedium. 22, Supercilious.

Down - 1, Tapeworm. 2, Hunt. 3, Caprice. 4, Stack.

5, Crackpot. 6, Free. 11, Antelope. 13, Tortuous.

14, Curtail. 17, Stare. 19, Hose. 21, Dais.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7933 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Burning shame. 8, Hold-up. 9, Elders.

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Down - 1, Humoured. 2, Ed-I-d. 3, Snip-pet. 4, A-shen. 5, Par-don-ed. 6, Deer (rev.). 11, Pictures. 13, Overc-o-me. 14, Ma’s-tiff. 17, State. 19, Dash. 21, Roll.

Proposed Enrolment Scheme The Macleans Primary School Board of Trustees is in the process of implementing an enrolment scheme as directed by the Ministry of Education Under section 11H(1) of the Education Act 1989.

The proposed zone is available for viewing on the school website www.macleansprimary.school.nz All students who live within the home zone shall be entitled to enrol at the school.

Members of the community are invited to make comment regarding this proposed enrolment scheme in writing to: The Board of Trustees, Macleans Primary School,10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach 2014, closing 1 month from the date of this notice.

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