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jay Walia can finally have a good night’s sleep after nine years of living in constant fear that someone may crash into their house at 90 Pakuranga Road.

Ajay, a taxi driver, is relieved that his prayers have been answered.

It took all this time for a 24m temporary water-filled safety barrier to be installed outside his home to act as a deterrent to speedsters turning at the lights at the crossroads of Ti Rakau Drive and Pakuranga Road.

The Times (March 21) wrote about Ajay’s fence being constantly smashed into by drivers crashing into his property just inches away from his home.

In the last decade there have been around 30 incidents and a desperate Ajay and his wife have made several complaints to Auckland Council (with complaint numbers carefully recorded), police and to members of the Howick Local Board.

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Ajay Walia resident of 90 Pakuranga Rd is relieved that a safety barrier has been put outside his home, with the help of Cr Sharon Stewart.

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had been done about it for so long, Sharon also contacted the Times to highlight the fact that some immediate action was needed to help the family.

Ajay told the Times that his battered fence has been fixed 11 times by the insurance company. Now he can’t put in any more claims.

On visiting Ajay’s home and seeing their plight, Sharon contacted Shane Ellison, CEO Auckland Transport, to share her concerns. Soon a safety officer visited the site to assess the situation and suggested that a safety barrier be installed from surplus budget the Howick Local Board has.

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campaigned tirelessly for a steel safety barrier to safeguard their family and lives of people walking on the sidewalk of the busy Pakuranga Rd. It was only when one of his clients suggested that he contact Councillor Sharon Stewart that Ajay connected with her.

To make matters worse, on January 24, 2018, within an hour of the fence being fixed by the insurance company it was hit again by another driver. “Someone may just die,” he said.

When the Times contacted David Collings, chair of the Howick Local Board and asked why the matter hadn’t been discussed despite it being on the agenda; Mr Collings said there were too many other things on the agenda to discuss.

“We need to discuss it as a board but haven’t got down to it. We have got a suggestion from Auckland Transport to put up a safety barrier that would cost around $50,000 but there is a formal structure we have to follow. It’s unfortunate but it’s something we have to do,” he said.

Finally, after around a month, it was not the Howick Local Board but AMETI that found a solution to the problem. Three days ago a solid safety barrier has finally been installed.

Ajay is now quite relieved and can’t stop thanking Cr Stewart for her help.

“We couldn’t have done it without her and the Times that highlighted the story, asked questions and got things moving. I’m truly grateful for that,” he says.

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Fire

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A fire broke out at Pakuranga Heights School on Sunday destroying one classroom and shutting down another.

School authorities were informed of room 23 on fire at around 9.45pm on Sunday.

Crew from three fire brigades handled the fire blaze from 10.40pm to 1.30pm.

On Monday morning students walked into school to see the classroom completely gutted and the neighbouring classroom cordoned off.

While principal Fintan Kelly was busy helping the fire fighters investigate the cause of the fire, a school spokesperson said that students using the two classrooms had been accommodated in other classes.

“Luckily it was a standalone building so the fire was contained. The cause of fire is undetermined as yet,” she said.

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Classroom gutted by fire

Life changing experience as an au pair

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eing an au pair in the east of France has been a transformational experience for Ellie Bambury and she wants to share it with every young person – and old – who is looking for a bit of adventure, travel while getting paid for it.

Ellie now visits high schools to present The Big Sister Project, a memoir about her good and bad experiences as an au pair in France.

Reflecting on her experience, the Howick resident says that the goal is to help others gain an insight into this work.

For the uninitiated, an au pair is a person who lives with an international family to help with childcare and possibly light housework, in exchange for full board, food and some pocket money.

Ellie says that an au pair is an equal. Like a big brother or sister.

That’s how the title of the book originated.

“An au pair is like an older sibling and is part of a family. It’s a fun and an authentic way to get insights about a different culture in a safe environment.”

Having studied French for five years, an 18-year-old Ellie was very confident of being conversant in French when she first applied for the job.

Left: Ellie with her host family; Above: Ellie with The Big Sister Project to be launched at Botany Library on May 11.

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“Though I’d learnt French at school, it wasn’t an immersive environment. It was only when I was trying to make conversation with my host family that I found I was scared to say things and would just let things slide in the beginning – it was both characterbuilding and crushing at times,” she admits.

“If I’d known half the things I’ve written in the book, my experiences would be very different,” says Ellie who is now a videographer and enjoys the art of story-telling.

She says that much as she loved six-year-old Antonin, her host brother, she gradually discovered

that sometimes non-verbal communication could be more effective than words.

The young au pair also learnt not to be too hard on herself as she initially tried to impress her host family with her cooking skills.

“I am not exactly a Master Chef, but a discussion around expectations about cooking had me making a fool of myself because I was trying to be exactly like their previous au pair who was very good at baking,” she says.

From dealing with home sickness to actual sickness, developing patience, tolerance, confidence and friendship, Ellie says the life-

changing journey has been priceless and has taught her more about herself than she could ever imagine. Now she wants to share it with everyone else.

She is also working on free interactive workshops that will cover childcare, language, personal development as well as the art of building relationships. ➤➤The Big Sister Project will be launched at Botany Library on Saturday, May 11 from 2pm-4pm.

Ellie will share her insightful story and the process of self-publishing. There will be travel-related giveaways and refreshments.

student safety

Temporary or permanent?

Plans for bridge still up in the air ■■By Therese Henkin

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he Howick Local Board has a big decision to make on improving the safety conditions for Te Uho o Te Nikau Primary School students in Flat Bush.

The school is pushing for a temporary pedestrian bridge to be built on Flat Bush School Road while a decision is made on building a long term full vehicle/pedestrian bridge.

Currently students as young as five have to cross a narrow bridge with no footpaths.

With a price tag of $1 million for the temporary bridge, last month’s board meeting heard some board members express concern that they would be wasting time and money

on a temporary solution instead of jumping straight to a long-term solution.

The long term permanent bridge would take longer and would have a higher price tag.

Recently the board set aside $1m of their Transport Capital Fund (TCF) towards the project.

The board was planning to investigate using the Community Safety Fund (CSF) in June to fund the rest of the project; however it seems the project is not eligible.

School board of trustees member Karen Gibson says “it is clear now that this [permanent] bridge does not meet the criteria for the [CSF] as it is costed at over $1m.

“We have little ones crossing to

and from school, and that bridge is an accident waiting to happen.”

According to the Auckland Transport (AT) monthly report in the Howick Local Board agenda, a permanent bridge cannot be covered by the CSF as “individual projects are to be no greater than $1 million”.

However the board can use the CSF for a temporary bridge, knowing the permanent bridge is part of the current Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP), albeit is not yet funded, an AT spokesperson has confirmed.

This means that the bridge will not be funded by AT within the life of the current RLTP. The RLTP is reviewed every three years.

Howick Local Board chair, David Collings, says the board has asked AT to explore options for a temporary bridge and a long-term bridge and offer suggestion on which funds can be utilised for each.

“What the board will have to consider is going with an option that provides a better value for money for ratepayers but may take longer to achieve versus going with a short term option that can be built sooner but may end in spending a great deal more money in the long run,” he says.

Collings said it was the board’s responsibility to ensure they commit funds wisely to gain the most benefit for residents.

“In fact the board looked at a list

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of [other] projects at the workshop on Tuesday that could be eligible for funding out of the CSF and as good governors of the spending of public money we must consider all of these and not necessarily take the first cab off of the rank.”

Collings says the board will explore both options and make a decision based on the highest safety outcome and the greatest benefit to the wider community.

“My hope is that by putting up $1m out of our TCF and allocating nearly the same out of the CSF that we might tempt AT to bring the project ahead of time if the balance is not too much more; Remembering that NZTA is likely to fund 50 per cent of the project in the end.”

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Mental health

Crime

MP gives voice to mental health message

Mail theft at East Tamaki mail centre Counties Manukau Health re-sent appointment letters to east Auckland, Papatoetoe and Otara patients affected by the junior doctors’ strike this week, following the theft of a large amount of mail from a mail distribution centre in East Tamaki.

Counties Manukau Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr Gloria Johnson says the District Health Board was made aware on Wednesday that some CMDHB related mail had been affected.

Police are investigating.

The most urgent priority is to re-send letters regarding appointments scheduled or cancelled for next week. However, all other affected correspondence will also be re-sent and affected patients notified of the issue as quickly as possible.

The DHB has also informed the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

“We are very mindful that we had previously given a commitment to ensure that those who have been impacted by the strike will be contacted directly by letter or text, and do not want to add further stress for those who come to their scheduled appointment and find that it has been cancelled due to the strike,” says Dr Johnson.

“It appears the letters affected were designated to East Auckland, Papatoetoe and Otara addresses, so we are working with the contractor, who will collect the repeat letters for appointments and cancellations today and ensure delivery by the weekend.

“People who remain uncertain should feel free to call our toll free number 0800 277 1661 or Healthline on 0800 611 116.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused. We will be conducting our own review in relation to this matter and work with police and the contractor as part of this process.”

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fter a deeply disturbing experience comes something positive.

Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has begun the next chapter of his mission to help reduce the number of Kiwis who take their own lives each year.

The 33-year-old father-of-two has this week launched a podcast focusing on the serious issue of mental health.

Mr Ross experienced a personal mental health crisis late last year after a high-profile falling out with the National Party’s leadership.

He was detained by Police under the Mental Health Act after attempting suicide and received treatment at Middlemore Hospital’s acute mental health unit, Tiaho Mai. Mr Ross, who returned to full-time work in January, has named his podcast JLR Unfiltered.

In the first episode he talks about what led him to start the podcast, his experience with mental illness, and his views on the Government’s inquiry into mental health and addiction.

Mr Ross also plans to record his discussions with various mental health experts, survivors, and policy makers.

A future podcast episode will

give listeners the chance to hear Mr Ross interview his psychiatrist, Dr Hugh Clarkson, about mental illness and what can be done to encourage people who are struggling to ask for help.

Mr Ross says as he was thanking the hospital’s staff after leaving Tiaho Mai last year, one of the nurses suggested he use his experience and platform as an MP to speak up for others.

Launching the podcast is part of his commitment to do just that, he says.

“I’ll use it to try to answer many of the questions Kiwis

have about mental health, New Zealand’s mental health system, and how we can all support people who are suffering from these challenges.”

Episode one begins with a personal and detailed account of the day Mr Ross was detained

by Police under the Mental Health Act near train tracks in the Waikato. He says he’s “overwhelmed” by the positive response he’s received from so many people since that night.

“The compassion and kindness out there is incredible. I want to help New Zealanders

understand how to help their friends, colleagues, and loved ones with mental health issues.

“When you feel the world is closing in around you and there are only bad options, not knowing you will be treated with empathy, care and love can make it worse.

“I hope people who are suffering in silence can understand they do have a future, and they can come back to a community that values them.”

The podcast episode that features a discussion between Mr Ross and Dr Clarkson will be released soon.

Mr Ross asks his psychiatrist to talk about addressing Mr Ross’s mental health struggles in an effort to help other people identify when someone they know is in distress.

Dr Clarkson says he wishes his patient well with his intention to “draw attention to this complex and tricky area where simple solutions just aren’t to be had”.

“I think it takes some real courage to let people see something of who you really are and [that you’re] looking to produce some positive change.” ➤➤To listen to JLR Unfiltered, visit www.jamileeross. podbean.com

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Anzac Day

Moving Dawn Service in Howick D

espite security warnings, the turnout at the Howick RSA Anzac Day Dawn Service ceremony at the cenotaph, Stockade Hill had a very good turnout.

After a prayer by Pastor Adrian Daniel of Elim Christian Centre and the opening address by Ray Sangster, President of Howick RSA, Sara Adams’ (Somerville Intermediate School) winning poem was read out by schoolmate Alex Ready.

The Anzac dedication was made by returned member Andrew Lister, followed by the laying of wreaths by Mr Sangster and David Collings, chair of Howick Local Board—in memory of the fallen.

The Howick RSA Anzac Day Dawn Service ended with attendees presenting their personal tributes at the cenotaph.

The Anzac Day Civic Service at 11am was also well attended. Guest speaker Saniya Lal from Mission Heights Junior College in her winning speech spoke about not only the fallen soldiers but also the broken ones who returned to their families and were badly scarred for life.

Times photographer WAYNE MARTIN was there to capture the mood and the moment.

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Community

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Howick community sings opposition to Unitary Plan

NZ Post moves down the road Z Post will continue to provide postal services to the Highland Park.

Highland Park mall is undergoing extensive development, which has impacted on NZ Post’s current location in the area. NZ Post will continue its partnership with Paper Plus to help deliver the postal services that were available from the Highland Park PostShop. As a result of the mall re-development, Paper Plus will be relocating on Tuesday, April 30 and will commence trading at the new location of Shop 3, Unit F, 28 Dunrobin Place, Highland Park later in the week.

There will be no change to postal and billpay services. PO Boxes will be briefly unavailable from 30 April, 12 noon – but will be available at the new location by the end of the week. In the meantime, if customers urgently need to collect their mail, they can do so simply over the counter at the new location. There will be no change to customers’ PO Box keys, addresses and numbers.

New Zealand Post head of retail Mark Yagmich says the mall development means that this will be a change in how people access postal services. ”But we hope the Highland Park community will enjoy the new the location of our partner business, which is about 500m away from the current PostShop – and has ample parking. “Community members may also like to know that the service will continue to be operated by the same Franchisee who has been with us for more than 10 years.”

Christopher Zheng from Paper Plus Highland Park says he is excited about the partnership with NZ Post.

“Paper Plus is New Zealand’s largest book and stationery retailer with over 115 stores nationwide. We’re pleased to continue our partnership with NZ Post in Highland Park.”

The new location will not offer Kiwibank services. Kiwibank services nearby include Pakuranga 3.9km away and Botany Central 4.9km away.

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ast Auckland musicians have joined forces to protest about potential developments that could eventually block treasured views in and around Howick landmark, Stockade Hill.

Rules, as they stand now, in Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan, could allow for multi-storey property developments in the future, and the issue has had Howick groups and residents battling to protect what is cherished by the east Auckland community.

Songwriter Tony King and fellow producer Phil “PJ” Taylor assembled a local cast to sing and play Tony’s song, Standing On Stockade Hill, with the voluntary project entitled Stock Aid. They asked co-producer Jesse Wilde, aka Aron Neale, a lifelong Bucklands Beach resident, about recording the song at his citybased Studio 38.

What’s unique about Stock Aid is it’s believed to be the first community music project in New Zealand history protesting about council plans.

The cast of 16 local singers and musicians includes Kiwi music legend John Hanlon (originally of Howick), Clinton Bell of Tablefox, Paul Coppins and Chris Otter of Iceberg, singer-songwriter Sara Frigell, guitarist Tony Painting, and Jon Cook, Sarah Robertson-

Phil Taylor, Tony King and Jesse Wilde.

Vickers and Norm Hill of Howick Brass.

“I was thinking about the fight to save the Stockade Hill views and the inspiration just happened,” Tony says. “The initial lyrics and melody came quickly, which for me is usually a good sign.

“The song is my personal viewpoint of losing the magnificent views we have as we drive past Stockade Hill coming into Howick. It could be anyone’s point of view, or for all of us.

“The song is intended for Howickians, but also to the council people who are making decisions affecting the people of Howick, and for that matter other areas of

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“It’s a protest song, demonstrating how strong we feel about the possible loss of views,” Tony says.

It could happen if existing rules in the Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan are allowed to be carried out by property developers wanting to construct buildings up to four storeys, which leads to tall walls and roofs blocking view-shafts.

The issue of protecting the public’s views from on and around Stockade Hill has been ongoing for some years, and community-based groups and residents have been campaigning and negotiating with the council. That continues.

It has been costly, and the Howick community has been fund-raising for the cause, in a street-based campaign and on the Facebook page Save Stockade Hill Views, and at www. givealittle.co.nz – search Stockade Hill.

“Any money we can get from this is intended to go towards the community’s battle,” Tony says, adding copies of CDs of the song will be available soon from local retailers.

Jesse says: “I recorded this song in my studio, Wilde Records Recording Studios/Studio 38. It’s just one of the charitable acts I’m really proud to be involved.

Please help support us!”

The song can be viewed on: You Tube – search Stock Aid – Standing On Stockade Hill.

PJ Taylor says: “Tony sent me the lyrics and after reading two verses I thought the song was great, before I’d heard the melody lines. Its words sum up the feeling, from an individual’s point of view, about how we feel about our magnificent views from on and around Stockade Hill across Auckland and of our treasured Hauraki Gulf.”

“We encourage people to support the campaigns to Save Stockade Hill Views, and to make a contribution at the givealittle page.”

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The aged-care nursing team at The Cottage encourages all residents to be involved in everyday tasks and they have seen significant improvements in the engagement of their charges.

“There are 24 beds and we even have a restored 1952 Morris Minor 1000 and old phone booth to prompt memories of yesteryear,” says Allan.

“We believe everyone deserves to be treated and cared for like they’re family.

“At Ambridge Rose every resident is family, without exception and we extend our quality care and genuine kindness to you.”

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ANZAC DAY

Kris’s war service recognised Pakuranga’s Emma Devlin was determined to win recognition for her grandfather Kristinn Steingrimsson for his service during WWII. From Iceland, he had a long and amazing life, arriving in NZ then before meeting his wife Joyce and going farming in the Waikato before retiring in Whangaparaoa. His daughter tells the story.

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ristinn Steingrimsson (95) was honoured by the Government of Norway at the Stamford Plaza Hotel by the Royal Consulate of Norway for his service during WWII. Kris was the second ever Icelander to settle in New Zealand in 1950.

Kris worked as a merchant seaman and played a vital part in the Second World War. Through his duty of transporting essential food supplies from Iceland to England over a three year period, he contributed in keeping England alive during this crucial time in history.

Kristinn Steingrimsson, his granddaughter Emma Devlin from Pakuranga and his wife Joyce.

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Like thousands of other merchant seaman, Kristinn Steingrimsson risked his life aboard Sverrir EA 20 (ships name, number) travelling across the Atlantic Ocean – a high risk zone for three years.

During 2016, 2017 Kris and his granddaughter Emma (who also published his life story) spent months sourcing and researching evidence of Kris’s war involvement and compiled a portfolio of historical documen-

Super 7 extend their stay Seven Blues players, with 218 Super caps between them, will extend their stay at the club.

The Super Seven comprise James Parsons, Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s TJ Faiane, Sione Mafileo, Otere Black, Tom Robinson and Stephen Perofeta, who will continue at the Blues until 2021, while young star Caleb Clarke has signed until 2022.

Faiane, who was sidelined for the first two years of his professional carer with injury, captained Auckland to its Mitre-10 Cup success and has carried on that outstanding form to date this season.

TJ Faiane (third from left), out of Pakuranga United Rugby Club, will remain at the Blues until 2021. Photo supplied

“TJ has taken his game to a new level in Investec Super Rugby, and is working well alongside Ma’a and Sonny in the midfield.

“His work ethic in training is excellent and he is a key leader in our club,” said coach Leon MacDonald.

tation/proof of service which they sent to various government departments worldwide seeking recognition.

After much rejection and waiting – due to Iceland’s role in WWII being widely unknown – the Ministry of Defence of Norway (Iceland’s neighbouring nation) accepted Emma’s unique application and confirmed they would be honouring Kris with the “WWII Commemorative medal”.

Kristinn was awarded the ‘WWII Commemorative medal’ and diploma certificate from Captain John Robinson, NZ Consulate for Norway, the day after his 95th Birthday at a ceremony at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland (October 2017).

It was thrilling for Kristinn and his family that he could finally be recognised for his efforts in the war.

Like thousands of merchant seaman around the world, Kristinn risked his life at sea.

The route Icelandic merchant ships travelled, across the Atlantic Ocean was a high-risk zone during 1942-44 due to the

dangerous attacks faced from submarines, mines, armed raiders and destroyers.

On top of these hazards were the extremely treacherous and freezing weather conditions which Icelandic ships had to battle day-in and day-out making for a challenging journey.

Hundreds of Icelandic men lost their lives.

They were mostly fishermen and merchant seamen who provided much-needed fish products to Britain at a time of a national food shortage.

The contribution of foreign seamen is one significant aspect of merchant history that has been long-neglected.

Kristinn Steingrimsson was one of these thousands of men who may have been from a foreign country such as Iceland but nonetheless was a part of supporting Britain and keeping the Allies functioning during WWII. Sadly, Kris passed away at the end of 2018.

He is survived by his wife Joyce Steingrimsson and four daughters and four adult grandchildren.

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Charity

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o matter where in the country you live, if you get into trouble, help from above is probably closer than you think.

Westpac is launching its Chopper Appeal Month to celebrate and support New Zealand’s rescue helicopters, which flew 7374 missions nationwide last year.

That includes exactly 1000 flights in the Auckland region, from the Coromandel Ranges to Auckland’s west coast beaches.

The Chopper Appeal aims to raise funds and awareness for the rescue helicopter services, with all donations going back to the region where they were collected.

Westpac NZ general manager of consumer banking and wealth, Simon Power, says accidents can happen anywhere – including close to home.

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“Whether it’s a medical event on a ski slope or a crash on a bike trail just down the road, choppers are there for Kiwis when something unexpectedly goes wrong.

“It’s comforting to know that help is close by, no matter where we are. That’s why we’re proud to have partnered with the choppers for more than 35 years.”

This vital service is funded by a combination of individual donations, fundraising activities and sponsors like Westpac. A total of $1.22 million was raised last year and the goal is to beat that again in 2019.

“We rely on the kindness of our community to help those who will require our life-saving services. We’re really grateful for

the Greater Auckland, Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel communities’ support,” says Mark Newman, CEO of the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.

“An average mission costs $5000, so every donation plays a crucial part in our next rescue.

This support helps us to help others in their greatest time of need.”

The 15th annual Westpac Chopper Appeal will run throughout May. It’s supported by fundraising activities in schools and community centres, as well as a nationwide street appeal on Thursday May 9.

Westpac funds the marketing and administration costs of the Appeal, and distributes all of the funds raised back to donors’ local rescue helicopter trust.

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Sri Lankan sympathy

Why cancel parade on Anzac Day?

My heartfelt sympathies to the Christian families of those who were killed in the Sri Lankan massacre by Isis.

Although the victims weren’t residents in NZ, I do hope the very honourable Prime Minister who identifies with those who suffered the murders is showing her sympathies with the Christian Sri Lankans by donning their garb and organising for financial aid for them.

I do hope that the worldwide community stand with the Christian Sri Lankans in their period of grief, especially as the numbers killed are still mounting, otherwise we are all such hypocrites!

It is also my hope that the perpetrators will be brought to justice as soon as possible, seeing Isis is an organisation well known world-wide, so getting the culprits should not be a problem.

Margaret Scott, Pakuranga

I was appalled by the decision to cancel the parade on Anzac Day. Are we to assume that our police and security arrangements are slack that they cannot offer enough security guarantees for this occasion? Are we not sending the wrong signal that we are scared? The people of New Zealand are quite aware of the nature of dire consequences and every one of us has to be alert to thwart any untoward incident.

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What about those views?

Was amused last weekend reading this notice at the Crawford Reserve.

Manukau Council purchased the old bus depot to preserve the views at Stockade Hill.

Now Auckland Council are willing to block these views! Funny old world.

John Pollock , Pakuranga

Anzac Day anthem a touch high Congratulations to organisers and participants at the Stockade Hill Anzac Commemoration.

Well done. Next time, if they drop the National Anthem a half octave, men would be able to sing too.

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And because the kitchen is usually the centre of home life, it is often where we find them.

Day after day, mothers browse recipes, plan the grocery shopping, and work at the stove to prepare nutritious meals for spouse and children — not to mention the effort it takes to cater to all the different dietary needs and tastes of various family members. The chief cook’s role is no small one!

Yes, mothers deserve to be honoured for their efforts and their devotion.

It is often they who make sure the lunch boxes are packed with appetising and balanced foods; it is usually they who prepare snacks, plan birthday parties, and cater to guests.

And for the everyday evening meal, it is often mums who try to turn out tasty dinners that won’t leave the family complaining — and they can tell you, too, that meal preparation usually takes more than the 30 minutes the recipe books say it should take!

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Whether or not you can organise a family get-together, take advantage of Mother’s Day to share quality time with your grandmother.

Have a meal at your house or at a restaurant, or picnic together at a park.

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I note your media interview on TVNZ last week regarding rubbish dumping in the Auckland region. Point View Drive in East Tamaki Heights is a semi-rural area and has battled with the problem of rubbish dumping for years. Since the subdivision of an area of land known as 178 Point View Drive, the problem has increased 50-fold.

Houses are starting to be constructed along the bottom area of this subdivision, but along the top of the ridge line sections are still empty of houses.

People come and park their cars to admire the view, eat, drink, take drugs, graffiti and leave behind piles of rubbish and broken glass before they speed off along our winding ridge road, endangering their own and others’ lives with reckless driving habits.

Members of the Point View Heritage Society have attended Local Board meetings, met with Paul Young, our Councillor, and Mike Turinsky, our Local Board Member and liaised with Police over many months in an attempt to find a resolution to these ongoing problems.

Weekly, the quantity of rubbish left behind grows daily, culminating in major piles after the weekend. Most Monday mornings, one or another of us local residents phones Auckland Council to request a rubbish pick-up along this stretch of our road. We have requested a weekly Monday pickup, but apparently the AC system doesn’t allow that to be input into the computer system.

When the Council contractors do arrive, they will only pick up rubbish on the footpath and berm, and consequently there has been a major accumulation of rubbish in the planting just off the berm, and down in the unbuilt area of the subdivision itself.

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Unfortunately, the rubbish is accumulating once again. One local resident, Mike Groves, who lives nearby the subdivision has been out picking up rubbish daily from April 14th to 21st and the attached photo shows the quantity he has collected from that small stretch of road. Apart from Mr Groves spending his own time collecting this rubbish, disposing of such an amount also becomes problematic as it is too much to be put through our weekly bin collection.

We fully understand Point View Drive is not alone in the problem of illegal rubbish dumping - much of Auckland has similar problems, especially in semi-rural areas.

However, knowing the problem is not ours alone does not diminish the sense of frustration and loss of pleasure in our local amenities that our residents

experience, along with the unhygienic and dangerous mess of discarded food and packaging, broken glass and drug paraphernalia left on our street.

As a society, the Point View Heritage Society would be pleased to work together with local council and Police to tackle these problems and improve our community and local environment.

Best wishes, Judith Grant, President ➤➤Dear Councillors and Council Staff, Please find enclosed a photo showing the collection of rubbish dumped at 178 Point View Drive, East Tamaki from April 14th-24th 2019. This cannot be disposed of through regular rubbish collections, so we would be grateful if you would arrange for this to be collected.

At the moment this pile of rubbish is off the road on our property. We would be happy to place it on the berm opposite our property at 230 Point View Drive, so that your staff can collect it from there.

Please confirm this arrangement and when we should place it on the berm. Since this is an on going problem (the pile in the photos is the result of just TEN DAYS collection) we would appreciate a weekly rubbish pickup by council staff or contractors.

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Celebration

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t was a celebration fit for a soldier.

Over the weekend Eric Wilson, war veteran and long-time Howick RSA member, celebrated his 100th birthday.

Around 100 family and other invited guests joined the centenarian in celebrating this milestone occasion.

The afternoon was filled with laughs and reminiscing on Eric’s adventurefilled life. His daughter Noeline read out the telegrams from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and most importantly the Queen.

Paul Couch Captain, representing the 6 Hauraki regiments and Regimental Association also spoke and gifted Eric a copy of ‘Comrades Brave’, the unit’s centennial volume covering the period 1898 to 1998.

Eric was also presented a special commemorative coin by Lieutenant Colonel Roger Erat representing the NZ Defence Force.

His eldest granddaughter Tracey Bowyer gave a heartfelt speech filled with loving anecdotes of Eric’s life.

“It is measureable by the amount of people here to celebrate you, Poppa, what a truly special man you are,” Tracey said.

“You have shared in our lives and touched our hearts in different ways with your generosity of time and kindness.”

She spoke of Eric’s fierce commitment to family, tenacious timekeeping, great storytelling and even his inability to watch someone park their car without giving pointers.

“Have you ever pulled up somewhere and of course Eric is there first and at the ready to tell you how to park?

“’Right, back in, left hand down, hard round, hard round, keep it coming.

Right, that’ll do’,” she says, imitating her grandfather with the crowd laughing.

Tracey spoke of Eric’s loving relationship with his wife, Doris, his love for his family and his faith that one day he will get lucky and win Lotto.

Her speech honoured Eric and thanked the gathering of guests for being “instrumental in the success, greatness and longevity of this wonderful man’s life.”

Eric celebrated with a few rums and time with friends and family. Eric’s official birth date was Monday, April 29.

Eric Wilson (centre) with daughter Noeline (second from left) and family members at the special RSA function.

Over the weekend Eric Wilson, war veteran and long-time Howick RSA member, celebrated his 100th birthday.

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Television

Outrageous feminist web series ‘Butt Dial’ coming to TVNZ TVNZ’s New Blood innovative initiative is redefining feminism onscreen with Butt Dial web series, a micro-series that is written and directed by Anna Duckworth of Candlelit Pictures. The series was produced by Pakuranga’s Sandani Hiranya.

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and that is exactly what Butt Dial will be delivering,” Candlelit Pictures, a Kiwi film production company, said.

“This all female cast, crew and production, directed by Duckworth during the third trimester of her pregnancy, is an ode to modern feminism.”

Butt Dial is an outrageous feminist web series, starring Aria Dehar and Tomai Ihaia, which explores the intimate, relatable and vulgar observations between two best friends as they routinely video-call each other

while doing their ‘business’ on the toilet.

In her own words, Butt Dial was a means for Duckworth “to pull back the curtain on real modern friendships and crack open some taboos about just day-to-day experiences”.

Duckworth has worked in film and television for almost a decade. She has directed several award-winning music videos, short films and web-series, most recently winning the Jury Award at the LA Film Festival for PSUSY web series.

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➤ Community notices Probus Club of Howick

The next monthly Probus Club of Howick meeting is at 10.00am on Friday May 10 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Vincent Street Howick. We are a friendly club for both retired or semi-retired men and women.

The club enjoys interesting speakers, monthly lunches, bus trips, outings to Auckland City Shows, and The Howick Little Theatre. The speaker this month will be Philip Muldoon, Volunteer Fireman, talking about fighting fires in USA & NZ. New Members and Visitors always very welcome. Free admission. Enquiries phone Marilyn 5768-725

Uxbridge travel Club Uxbridge Travel Club Is presenting A Journey to the Arctic narrated by Gill Muggleston on Friday May 17 at 7.30pm. It will be held at Te Whare Ora, Garden of Memories hall, Uxbridge Centre, Howick. Visitors most welcome. Admission is $6. Any queries call Adrienne 534 4989.

CAB Pakuranga

CAB Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau’s is hosting a free session about taxation in New Zealand on Friday May 24 from 10am – 2.30 pm at Pakuranga library, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga. Facilitator will be Sudhir Sagar from IRD. Topics covered are: What is tax? IRD Number, Income Tax, Obligations and Entitlements, Working for Families Tax Credits, Student Loans, Child Support, Kiwisaver, Changes in Taxation. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Registrations are necessary – seats are limited. Please email settlement. pakuranga@cab.org.nz, or call Vani (Migrant Connect Administrator) on 021 459 520 to book.

Rummikub

Meeting each Monday from 1pm to 3.30pm at the St John’s Ambulance Hall, Pakuranga Road opposite ASB. All skill levels and new members welcome. $3 door entry.

For further information please phone or text Shirley on 022 175 5656.

City of Sails Chorus

Enjoy Auckland’s award winning barbershop group, The City of Sails Chorus with the incredible talents of versatile songbird Lisa Lorrell at Uxbridge next month. On Sunday May 5 the barbershop chorus will be coming to Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre to bring you Harmony Unlimited for one show only. Show starts at 2pm. $25 per person or $20 per person for groups of 10 or more. Student entry is $10.

Book by calling the theatre on 09 535 6467 or at uxbridge.org. nz. Door sales also available. 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick.

Genealogists

The AGM of the Howick Branch of the NZSG will be held on Saturday May 11 at St Andrews Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick at 1:30 pm followed

by Heather Maloney speaking about the Women of Franklin who voted in the 1893 election.

Door charge $5.00. Visitors welcome. For further information please phone 536 4388 or 576 5400.

Howick Tramping Club

The next Howick Tramping Club meeting is on Tues May 14 at 7.30pm. Club night is every second Tuesday of each month below Howick Bridge Club, 563 Pakuranga Rd. Cover charge $2. This time Andrew Bayly will give a talk and show slides of the trek on Camelback he did with his son across Jordan early this year. Explore the outdoors with great people. Day walks & overnight tramps. New members welcome, phone Janette 09 536 6459.

Justice of the Peace

Howick Information Service will have a Justice of the Peace service from 10am to 11am every Saturday starting from May 4.

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TRAMPING

Exploring the Old Ghost Road A keen tramper, Howick Local Board member JOHN SPILLER awakens the old ghost as he winds his way down The Old Ghost Road, through remote valleys, across mountain tops and down river gorges, on the West Coast of the South Island.

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our friends from the Howick Tramping Club flew to Nelson early, hopped on a shuttle bus and were driven to Lyell, in the Buller Gorge. Thus began our five day, four night trek of the Old Ghost Road, a recently completed 85km long wilderness trail that follows the Lyell Range and then the Mokihinui River out to Seddonville at the Northern end.

The track joins up the ‘ghost’ gold mining town of Lyell with other old settlements along the way and forms the longest continuous single walking and cycling track in the country.

Many mountain bikers also enjoy the thrill of the experience although extreme care is required on the steep sections and switchbacks to avoid nasty tumbles, which nonetheless occur regularly. From a tramper’s perspective the track is beautifully graded and benched and although a good standard of fitness is required, it is a moderate and safe walk for most.

We chose to stay overnight at four huts along the way, Lyell Saddle Hut, Ghost Lake (at 1200m the high point), Stern and Specimen Point. The first two days are generally uphill with the latter three being mainly downhill or flat.

There are lots of points of interest along the way with features or views identified with names like

Left, John Spiller (second left) with Mike Peacock (left), Doreen and Andrew Walden; above, natural tombstone on the track; right, South Island Robin stops by.

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‘Heaven’s Door, Tombstone, Solemn Saddle, Lake Glum, The Hanging Judge and the Boneyard’. These add considerable interest for the walker.

I wonder if the bikers actually saw these signs given their speed and the concentration required to keep safe on the track. The views from the tops are spectacular and we were lucky to have fine weather for the five days, with Rocky Tor being a standout escarpment on day two.

This is the highest geographical feature on the walk and not one that

is scaled, as the track crosses the range to the left. Ghost Lake hut is perched on the edge of a high rock face and we got quite a start when we descended the track after a night there and looked back to where we had been. Not a place to be at, if an earthquake of similar magnitude to the one in Murchison many years ago occurred again; we passed by significant fault lines caused by that quake when we traversed the valley near the ‘Boneyard’ on day three.

After our last night on the trail

which was at Specimen Point, a marvellous hut with jaw-dropping views down the Mokihinui River, we prepared for the final 18 km to the end.

Another fine day loomed and we left early to beat the worst of the day’s heat. The Mokihinui is a very special river, and was saved from being dammed for power generation after a public outcry at the proposal in the recent past.

It is far too beautiful to ruin, you only had to look at the excitement on the faces of four German kayakers we passed along the way who had portaged river kayaks, along with their packs for about five kilometres up the track. They were

intent on taking full advantage of the run back downstream amongst the rapids and canyon like walls.

All too soon perhaps we arrived at our final destination, the Rough & Tumble Lodge that is run by the Mokihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust who also manages the Old Ghost Road track.

A lovely hot shower in an outdoor cubicle with the river tumbling and sparkling not far away was a fitting end to a wonderful few days spent in great company. We could have done without the sand-flies however, the little red tell-tale lumps on our legs were a reminder of the experience and what a terrific time we’d all had.

HISTORY

Early settlers weather prediction As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary, the Times continues its series giving readers a glimpse of life as it used to be ■ BY ALAN LA ROCHE

OPINION

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he Government’s Minister of Justice Andrew Little has recently announced the Government will be reviewing our hate speech legislation in the wake of the horrific Christchurch terror attack.

In doing so he has also made a number of statements about what he deems to be hate speech and what he doesn’t.

For example, he has declared a pamphlet which promotes the abolition of the Maori seats as being ‘racist’ and an example of why there is a gap in our hate speech legislation. Putting aside my own views on this topic, people should have every right to hold such a view.

Just this week he has also said in a NZ Herald column that he thinks the definition of free speech is speech which ‘challenges the socially and culturally dominant, and enables society to progress’.

I firmly disagree with Andrew Little in this regard and am deeply concerned with the direction this Government is taking with one of our fundamental human rights.

Freedom of expression as a right does not distinguish between speech which is deemed ‘progressive’ and speech which is not.

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Simeon SAYS the right to speak our minds, whatever that view might be, however controversial it might be.

Of course this is not an unlimited freedom. Our freedoms must be used carefully and cannot be used to incite hateful violence.

However it does mean that people should be able to say things we disagree with, even views which we might find offensive.

Voltaire once said, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”

I fear that this Government is rushing through legislation which will reduce our freedoms, and make us less of a democratic society. ➤ Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga

E

arly settlers of Howick had many ways of foretelling the weather. The weather dominated their diaries as it was very important to their livelihoods and ruled their lives. If it rained on freshly cut wheat or oats crop it could have disastrous results.

It is said that many Irish hung Neptune’s necklace seaweed or sea-grapes with seawater filled beads from Waipaparoa-Howick Beach on a nail in their cottage porch. If it was soft and damp it will rain. If it was hard and dry no rain will arrive today. Salt in the saltbox by the fireplace was similar. If the salt was runny and viscous rain was predicted. In good weather salt was dry and free-running. A salted ham or bacon hanging in the kitchen shows salt crystals sparkling on cold days or has a pearl appearance in wet weather.

Red sky at night was widely accepted as good weather tomorrow. But red sky in the morning was ominous. If it rained overnight the horses of the horse-buses could slip over on Howick’s wet clay roads. If you could see Rangitoto with her head in a cloud, rain was close or it was raining.

Today heavy frosts are rare but 100 years ago they were common.

The old village fields down Moore and Wellington Streets were glistening white after a frost. Frozen puddles took days to thaw. School students stood in warm fresh cowdung which warmed frozen feet.

The frosts used to kill young mangroves to halt their expansion.

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Neptune’s Necklace seaweed nailed near settler’s front door.

Pakuranga was called the “granary” of Auckland for about 100 years. Farmers harvesting wheat, oats, barley or hay watched the weather closely. William Mason, who farmed Bucklands-Eastern Beach and later sold it to Alfred Buckland, had a barometer in 1861 to indicate changes in barometric pressure. Most farmers did not have these expensive items.

In winter Pakuranga farmers used to say “there’s an iceberg at the heads”. The prevailing south-west winds from Manukau Heads thundered across farms and down the Tamaki River valley. Bleak House farmers on the ridge of Bleak House Road planted quick growing trees to cut some of the wind blast.

Early settler doctors sometimes used leeches for healing. In calm hot weather leeches are motionless, but in rainy weather are very active. Seagulls fly inland during windy wet weather partly as fish swim deeper and are more difficult to catch.

Pukekos feed more vigorously before rain. Our native bees living in clay banks continue to gather pollens in cloudy or windy weather unlike the European honey bees which return to the hive. Bumble bees work from dawn to dusk no matter what the weather gathering nectar or pollens. Some local farmers complained that mosquitoes and sandflies were much more active before it rained.

Today we have many resources for weather prediction but it is still very important to our farmers’ lives. ➤ Alan La Roche, Howick Historian

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Our homes today

Affordable regions continue strong growth as Auckland eases off V

alue growth continues to slow nationally although some of New Zealand’s more affordable regions continue to see strong growth.

New Zealand’s annual rate of value growth dropped from 7.6 per cent in April last year to 2.7 per cent last month. The key market of Auckland continues to see a reduction in value levels, down 1.5 per cent year on year across the region.

Much of regional New Zealand continues to see value growth, led

by Gisborne, Horowhenua and Rotorua who experienced quarterly value growth of 8.7 per cent, 8 per cent and 7.6 per cent respectively. The latest QV House Price Index shows nationwide residential property values have increased slightly by 0.4 per cent in the three months to April. Meanwhile, residential property value growth across the Auckland Region decreased by 1.2 per cent over the past quarter. The average value for the Auckland Region is now $1,033,583.

QV general manager David Nagel said, “Our latest figures show that while the rate of national value growth continues to slow year on year, our more affordable regions continue to attract plenty of buyer demand resulting in solid value growth.”

“Gisborne and Horowhenua have seen the strongest value growth across the country over the past

Auckland continues to see values falling slightly, although not at the levels reported by some property commentators.

quarter. With average values in between $350,000-370,000, these regions are great examples of New Zealand’s more affordable areas that continue to attract strong demand from both first home buyers and investors.”

“Dunedin continues to lead all other main centres in quarterly value growth, up 4.9 per cent. Our local property consultants are reporting a good level of interest in properties up to the value of $500,000. It’s this affordability that is attracting a broad range of buyers across most of

its suburbs.”

“Auckland continues to see values falling slightly, although not at the levels reported by some property commentators. We are starting to see a change in the type of properties selling with a general trend toward smaller, lower-value, one and two bedroom properties which is leading to a drop in median sales prices across the Auckland region recently.”

“Naturally, we’d expect the market activity to drop as we head into the chillier winter months. In saying this, the Reserve Bank’s indication that

they will drop the OCR rate, coupled with the so called ‘rate wars’ taking place between banks, should mean that buyer demand remains steady.”

“Further to this, the government’s decision to rule out the Capital Gains Tax should give investors more certainty around their property decisions and may inject a bit of much needed energy into the market.”

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Manukau values decreased by 0.5 per cent year on year and by 1 per cent over the past three months; Papakura values decreased 0.9 per cent year on year and by 0.1 per cent over the last quarter and the average value there is now $695,181; Franklin values stayed flat year on year and Rodney values were down 1.2 per cent year on year.

QV Auckland property consultant James Steele said, “The soft market continues in Auckland with values decreasing slightly over the past year across almost the entire city.”

“The downward movement in prices across the board reflects the shift in power from sellers to buyers, and although there are more deals to be had I wouldn’t say we are at the point of a complete buyers’ market across the city. Although there is downward pressure on prices, falling interest rates continue to support underlying demand therefore we expect the current trend to continue in the short term.”

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Broadcasting

New studio for local station Howick’s very own volunteer-run radio station EAST FM 88.1, 107.1 now has its very own studio in the heart of Howick.

Named in honour of broadcasting legend Bill Mudgway, the opening on

Thursday was undertaken

by Bill’s wife, Catherine.

She cut the ribbon and declared the studio open.

Plenty of supporters of the radio station gathered outside the new studio to wish them well.

Crusaders hone champions ➤➤From page 20 Egg on my face. In picking my greatest Silver Ferns netball team last week I chose Rita Fatialofa as my wing defence. Rita did play there occasionally but wing attack was her favourite position.

Having proved my incompetence as a netball critic, maybe I should beware of the fate that awaits a fox caught in a henhouse.

Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

Hinsley, Drummond win nationals Times photo Wayne Martin

Chief guest Catherine Mudgway (centre) with publishers of Times Newspapers Brian and Reay Neben.

Nick and Sue Venville with Chris and Tony Bull.

Left; Radio host Phil Taylor with Catherine Mudgway. Right; station manager Mike Rowse cuts the cake.

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➤➤From page 20 It’s a long time since Bucklands Beach Yacht Club sailors won a major Junior New Zealand regatta and we are immensely proud of them.

The Club last year held a charity dinner with the assistance of the Bucklands Beach Lions Club, raising over $20,000 which was used to purchase yachts and equipment for our junior sailors, says Tresadern.

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OLD GHOST ROAD ❯❯ Page 14

OPINION

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ocal Bucklands Beach Yacht Club junior sailors Blake Hinsley and Nicholas Drummond won the RS Feva National Sailing Championships.

The pair, who finished second the previous year, wanted to go one better this year so put in the extra effort and came away with the win at the beginning of April.

The competition was tough with past World 470 Champion and Olympian Simon Cooke and young crew Oskar Masfen finishing 2nd and Mattias Coutts (past Open BIC World Champion) and Aimee Bright finishing 3rd. Mattias Coutts is the son of Russell Coutts (America’s Cup fame) and Aimee Bright is the daughter of Barbara Kend-

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all (Olympic windsurfing legend).

Hinsley and Aimee Bright are cousins, so there was plenty of friendly rivalry on the water.

Hinsley earlier this year won the prestigious Tanner Cup and placed 2nd in the Tauranga Cup. Both Hinsley and Drummond will be competing in the World RS Feva Championships to be held in Follonica, Italy in July this year.

Bucklands Beach Yacht Club manager Lyle Tresadern, whose son Wade Tresadern coached the team, noted the raw talent on display with these two sailors, which he believes will develop into something special in the future with their sailing careers. ➤ Continued on page 19

o Super Rugby team can match the Crusaders for identifying player talent and honing it to All Black status.

That’s why they’ve got about a dozen internationals with the prospect of adding Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor and Will Jordan to the list.

It won’t all happen this Rugby World Cup year but explosive Fijian wing Reece could be leading the charge after his dynamic two-try form in the 36-10 thrashing of the Lions highlighted his speed and power.

Reece has that x-factor that made Nehe Milner-Skudder, Julian Savea and Waisake Naholo so special when at the peak of their powers.

With Rieko Ioane cementing the left wing berth, Ben Smith did a fine job on he right wing last year. However he remains our best fullback despite the brilliant two-try performance of Jordie Barrett in the Hurricanes 47-19 walloping of the Chiefs.

Versatile Crusaders George Bridge and Jordan are others who can cover wing and fullback with Bridge scoring twice when coming off the bench in his All Blacks debut last year.

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St Kents student Ennor star in the role on the few occasions he has been tried there this year.

It helps if Ryan Crotty is your second-five, but Ennor’s speed and sweetly timed pass make him a genuine attacking centre who can set up his wings and fullback for tries.

With David Havili capable of playing fullback and both midfield positions, the Crusaders are truly blessed for backline options. As are the All Blacks.

For example if they want to retain Ben Smith on the right wing, they could move Beauden Barrett to fullback and play Richie Mo’unga at first-five. Or play Jordie Barrett at fullback and keep Beauden at firstfive.

One to shine in a well beaten Chiefs team was the multi-skilled Anton Lienert-Brown who outplayed

the powerful Ngani Laumape. A pity his team-mates failed to give him the support he deserved.

Meanwhile with No 7 Ardie Savea playing magnificently for the Hurricanes, no clear candidate has emerged for the No 6 jersey retired international Jerome Kaino wore so proudly despite plenty of competition from Shannon Frizell, Vaea Fifita, Tom Robinson and injury prone Liam Squire.

However a strong case could be made for workaholic lock Scott Barrett who is unlikely to start in his preferred position ahead of Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock.

As the fourth ranked lock, Patrick Tuipulotu has gone well for the Blues and Tom Franklin reminded everyone of his talent with a huge performance for the Highlanders in their impressive 52-0 thrashing of the Sunwolves.

Meanwhile with eight wins from 10 games, the Crusaders top the Super Rugby table on 39 points, seven clear of the second placed Hurricanes who have won one game less.

The Crusaders have scored 300 points, just 18 more than the Hurricanes. However their defence has conceded just 153 compared with the Hurricanes 245. ➤ Continued on page 19

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