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“A bus and rail interchange at interchange is being hailed Jami-Lee Ross as part of the goal of creat- Puhinui Station starts the prois advocating ing a rapid transit connection cess of improving connections,” for the creation of between Auckland Airport and Mr Ross says. “The next stage of a dedicated PUZZLE NO. 7909 major transport infrastructure east Auckland. busway down Mayor Phil Goff and Trans- for East Auckland must be to 1 3 2 4 6 5 Ti Irirangi port Minister Phil Twyford connect the Eastern Busway, Drive.

7 announced on May 18 that via Te Irirangi Drive, out to Photo supplied the new Puhinui Station Inter- Manukau and the Airport.

“It’s logical to connect Botany announcement is a good move, between road and rail services.” change will connect rail and 8 9 The Airport to Botany rapid buses to the Airport and Manu- to Manukau and then Puhinui but we still need more committransit project is being led by kau. It will be opened in early Station via a dedicated busway. ment.”

Mr Goff says the Puhinui Sta- Auckland Transport (AT).

“Eventually there should 2021 and is being delivered in 10 11 12 13 It forms part of the wider two stages, the first of which be a rail connection between tion Interchange project creGateway prois an “early deliverable” of the Puhinui Station and the Air- ates a new southern gateway Southwest 14 to the city and the station will gramme, which also involves Airport to Botany rapid transit port.” the NZ Transport Agency and 15 Mr Ross says he’s been cam- be a landmark building. project.

16 “This project allows for Auckland Airport.

Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross paigning for the creation of 17 The Southwest Gateway says he welcomes the news of a dedicated busway down Te congestion-free travel to the airport and its employment programme will see the three 18 19 20 progress being made toward Irirangi Drive for some time.

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22 He’s advocated in Parliament to keep up the pressure on the city. It provides a modern, safe port and its surrounding area for the project and obtained mayor and Transport Minister and weather-protected envi- to benefit workers, travellers, ronment to allow people easily tourists, and freight movea commitment from Minister to step up further.

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business

Ex-real estate king fails to return ■■By Nick Krause

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former real estate golden boy who had 10 branches and who last year saw his empire crumble has apparently fled to India.

Gurpreet Grewal, whose company Preet & Co went into liquidation last year owing $14 million, faces criminal charges and has failed to return to New Zealand after a High Court judge allowed him to travel to India to raise funds to pay his debts, according to the Sunday Star Times.

The Howick and Pakuranga Times reported on April 19 last year that Preet & Co Real Estate (PEL) and Preet & Co Rentals (PRL) had gone into liquidation owing creditors at least $14m.

PEL held the franchise rights for the Harcourts’ brand for south and east Auckland for the sales arm of the business. It had 10 branches with offices in Botany, Ellerslie, Otahuhu, Howick, Manukau (two sites), Pakuranga, Papatoetoe, Meadowlands and Manurewa.

Administrators — and now liquidators — Meltzer Mason were called in on November 22.

A Meltzer Mason report to creditors said anomalies were discovered in the trust accounts of the Preet companies around August/September and were being investigated by the Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA).

For about a month prior to the appointment of Meltzer Mason, the administrators had some

Gurpreet Grewal appears to have fled the country after his business went bust last year. Criminal charges also hang over him.

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involvement while Mr Grewal worked with Harcourts and a secured creditor to see if a plan could achieve full repayment of all creditors. Ultimately, this did not occur and the administrators were brought in.

Mr Grewal tried to keep a lid on things assuring the administrators he was committed to paying all creditors, adding that once the appointment of Meltzer Mason became public, the business would be “rendered useless”, the report said.

The administrators say Preet & Co had traded relatively well but had expanded quickly. There was significant secured debt and the companies had significant funding requirements but were unable to secure financing. “In the administrators’ assessment, the rapid expansion, coupled with

potentially overvalued acquisitions and the high level of borrowing, led to working capital deficiencies,” the report said.

As at the date of appointment of Meltzer Mason, there were two secured creditors — Bank of New Zealand (first ranking) owed $10.179m and Harcourts Group (second ranking) for $1.2m.

Unsecured creditors are the Inland Revenue ($2.262m), known trade creditors – Preet & Co Real Estate ($859,749) and known creditors – Preet & Co Rentals ($20,817) for a total of $14,521,951 as at November 22, 2017.

The Sunday Star Times (SST) piece said Grewal, 36, is facing charges in the district court relating to his business. The article said he is also facing four charges of theft by a person in a special relationship relating to the trust account transactions.

The SST reported that Grewal in February, while awaiting trial, applied unsuccessfully to the Papakura District Court to have his bail conditions amended so he could travel to India. However in March he successfully appealed a decision in the High Court and was permitted to leave NZ if he paid a surety of $10,000 to the court and return within two weeks, the SST said.

“However, two months on from the arrangement being made, Grewal has not returned from India and his wife and children have also left the country,” SST reported.

Politics

Rumours of conservative Christian party standing in Botany ‘wrong’ ■■By Farida Master A Christian party headed by National List MP Alfred Ngaro (Te Atatu) was reportedly to stand in the Botany seat at next year’s General Election.

Media reported that Ngaro, a former Cabinet minister was planning to lead a new Christian conservative party, potentially providing National with another coalition partner at next year’s election. Speculation

suggested National would not run a candidate in the Botany seat held currently by independent MP JamiLee Ross.

Voters would have been encouraged to get behind Ngaro, in much the same way National voters get in behind ACT in Epsom.

National Party Leader Simon Bridges described it as just a rumour and speculation, while senior minister Judith Collins was quoted say-

These WWII medals and trumpet have been stolen and the family is desperate to get them back.

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War medals stolen Local resident Kate Strawbridge is hoping the public can help recover stolen war medals and an antique trumpet.

Strawbridge has gone to police and has also solicited the help of friends on social media in a bid to get the stolen items back.

“I would really love to get these thing back,” she said.

“On Friday (May 17) we had our home burgled and my husband’s

grandfather’s medals and his 1914 Boosey and Co Class A trumpet was stolen. It has very distinguishing engraving of a floral design.

“The six World War II Royal Navy medals have the name W. Goldsworthy on them. If anybody has seen or heard of any of these items, we would really appreciate you getting in touch.” ➤➤Contact editor@times.co.nz if you have any information regarding the stolen items.

Education

Historic all-teachers strike On Wednesday, May 29, primary and secondary teachers across New Zealand are striking for the first time for better working conditions and salaries.

In a historic all-teachers’ strike, thousands of primary and secondary teachers from across the city will march along Queen Street and rally in Aotea Square to stand up for education. The marches are being organised by the Post Primary Teacher’s

ing she don’t know what’s going on. However she did concede that the idea is interesting “but it is only rumour and speculation”.

Ross, who held the National seat since 2011 until his much-publicised split with the part late last year, said: “Alfred is a nice guy, that’s why I was happy to help him, campaign the three times he stood in West Auckland.“I’ve spent the past few months this year knocking on doors

Association (representing secondary teachers) and New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI Te Riu Roa) that represents primary teachers and principals—the largest education trade union in New Zealand. Together, they represent nearly 50,000 teachers across the country. ➤➤Teachers will start gathering for the march at Fort Street on May 29.

March up Queen St at 12 noon. The rally at Aotea Square is set for 1pm.

in Botany, discussing local issues, helping constituents and getting feedback.

“I don’t believe Botany can be taken for granted or just gifted away by any political party. I’ll keep working for Botany as its local MP until local people tell me otherwise.”

However, Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown sent a statement later saying that the National Party has not had any discussions with Ngaro about a deal in the Botany electorate.

“The National Party is committed to the Botany electorate and we will

be running a strong National candidate at the 2020 election to win that seat for the National Party.

“Discussions have not taken place with Alfred Ngaro or anybody else about a deal in the electorate.

“The selection process to choose a National candidate will be robust and will be carried out either later this year or early in 2020. I look forward to working closely with our candidate in Botany in 2020 once they are selected and fighting for the issues that matter to the east Auckland community.”

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Immigration

Clevedon teacher declined residency due to low pay ■■By Therese Henkin

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wo local beginner teachers have had their residency application rejected because their starting salary is too low.

The husband and wife, who have asked not to be named, arrived from South Africa in March and within three days had started working in two Auckland primary schools.

The wife, 24, who works at Clevedon Primary School, says they are shocked that despite the teacher shortage, they are not eligible for residency under the Skilled Migrant category.

“Moving here is not a decision we made lightly. We did it because we want to start a life here, start our family here, buy a house and invest here,” she says.

“And we have every intention of being teachers until the day we retire.”

They are currently on a one year work visa.

She says knowing the residency application process could take anywhere from several months to several years, they wanted to start the application process straight away.

They paid more than $500 to send an expression of interest and were excited when their application was selected from the pool.

However within two weeks they received notice that their application had been declined because they did not earn enough per hour to meet the requirements under the Skilled Migrant category.

Beginner teachers in primary education start on around $47,980 per annum.

Based on a 40 hour week, she says this equates to around $23 per hour.

To qualify for residency under the Skilled Migrant category you need to earn at least $25 per hour, a total of $52,000 per year based on a 40 hour working week.

“It feels demeaning to know that we studied four years, packed up our whole lives to come here... and despite the shortage of teachers in this country, we are being told there we do not qualify as skilled workers,” she says.

She adds that until they have residency they can’t buy a home, join Kiwisaver, or get health insurance.

Recently she has encountered unexpected health issues and has already forked out hundreds of dollars in doctors and specialist nonresident fees.

“You start to feel like ‘why did I come here?’ and you don’t want to feel that way when you have moved your whole life over here,” she says.

Clevedon School, she says, has been doing everything it can to help her through the process of applying for residency.

After some research she discovered that according to the Novopay salary assessment, teachers are only contracted to work 25 hours per week which brings their hourly pay to around $36 per hour.

However the couple’s immigration case worker advised them that if they were to reapply according to 25 hours a week, they do not work

enough hours per week to be considered full time.

“Our options are to wait two years until we earn enough to apply for residency,” she says.

“We were under no illusion that we would apply for residency and we would get it straight away, but if we can only start the process in two years time, we are looking at potentially four years before we can start making a life for ourselves here.”

The Minister of Immigration, Iain Lees-Galloway told the Times, “People on temporary work visas can apply to renew their visas when the time comes and work towards gaining enough points under the Skilled Migrant category to eventually apply for residence.

“Points are awarded for several factors including getting a higher skilled job offer, having more experience in the role or gaining more qualifications. Extra points are also awarded for migrants living outside Auckland.”

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Community

Witch doctors and other amazing tales ■■By Farida Master It is a tad tricky to diagnose an ailment when a patient says he has a snake in his stomach and it gets even more mind-boggling when he complains that the pain has persisted since the last thunderstorm!

From dealing with patients mired in superstition to incurring the wrath of witch doctors conversing with ancestral spirits, Dr Una Grieve, one of Howick’s most popular GPs has lead a challenging and a less ordinary life, to say the least.

It’s probably why the 93-yearold’s a memoir has been titled: A Life Less Ordinary-Memoirs of Dr Una Grieve.

Sharp as a dart, the Howick resident still plays the violin along with her mates, a talented quartet that comprises of an 85-yearold, a 93, a 94 and a 95-year-old.

“I started playing the violin when I was eight-years-old and still play the violin in the orchestra group that once used to be the Howick Orchestra,” says the retired GP who was born in Swellendam, a beautiful town in South Africa.

She gives credit to her stepfather, a doctor by profession.

“The nearest violin teacher in those days was 75 miles away.

The roads were all gravel but my father drove me all that distance once a fortnight for my violin lessons. He was very academic,” she says in praise of her dad, Dr George Reid who ran a surgery in the backyard of their home.

“Music has always been a great part of my life.”

Una says that she immigrated to New Zealand in 1961 with her husband, and three children, all under five.

One of the highlights of her medical life has been working at Mt Coke Mission Hospital and also as a senior registrar during her five years in England.

“We would treat 80-90 in patients every day at the Mission Hospital. A lot of them didn’t trust white medicine. I remember driving all the way to a kraal (complex of huts and stocks) in a Dodge van to persuade a girl’s father, a Witch Doctor to let his daughter who had pneumonia get some treatment. And though it was difficult to give a guarantee that the child wouldn’t die, it

Una still plays the violin along with her mates, a talented quartet that comprises of an 85-year- old, a 93, a 94 and a 95-year-old.

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was her only chance at living. But we had to be very careful not to get the natives cross with us.”

Talking about her husband, a kind hearted man, Una says he was a Minister and would take services at the coal mines in Witbank, South Africa.

“He hoped to continue the same when we came to New Zealand but sadly there was an attitude in NZ that all white men were involved in apartheid.

“People didn’t realise that we left Africa because of apartheid.

We had protested against apartheid.

“We had to face many challenges when we came here since we had no money and my husband found it difficult to get a job. There weren’t many South African here then.”

With a dire shortage of female doctors, Una started working a couple of hours at different surgeries till she started her own practice at Cook Street in 1965 and continued till 1991.

Una’s memoir is published by local publishing company, Arthur Publishing House. To purchase a book contact Marilyn J Bakker on 021 707 066.

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Making every day a pink shirt day S

tudents from Syndicate A at Somerville Intermediate School proudly supported Pink Shirt Day last Friday.

The global anti-bullying week was promoted at schools and workplaces throughout New Zealand to raise awareness surrounding the importance of educating bystanders to be upstanders.

Syndicate A students printed their own tee shirts to wear for the day to help spread the message about spreading kindness and making every day a pink shirt day.

On the same day students also had a chance to get their hands dirty as the manager of Kings Plant Barn, Nick Morrison, helped Year 7 students plant out their mobile garden as part of the vege boxes for schools run by Kings Plant Barn and the Howick Local Board.

Year five and six students from Sancta Maria Catholic primary School got to meet Canterbury-based author, Jennifer Somervell.

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Children captivated by country themes Students of Somerville Intermediate show kindness to one another and get their hands dirty planting a winter crop on Pink Shirt Day.

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New whanau room at Riverina School It was a community celebration on Friday as Riverina School opened their whanau room during their Mother’s Day Assembly.

The whanau room was a project Riverina were keen to develop as a dedicated room for the community to use. With the support of the new Rotary Club group, a working bee was organised to clean and prepare the old dental clinic. The room transformed from a cold unloved space to a social hub for school.

L-R, Rotarians Carole Holmes, Becca de la Vega, Zhana Zafirova, Secretary Rosemary Rodgers and Trish Plowright.

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The Pakuranga Tamaki River Auxiliary is a brand new group of Rotarians attached to the Pakuranga Club, with the member ages ranging from 19 to 70.

The transformation of the old, run down Riverina Dental Clinic to a smart and functional Whanau Room was their very first major project. The Club members are very proud to be associated with the development of this very valuable and welcoming space for Mums and families to use and enjoy.

Children at Sancta Maria Primary School were enthralled by tales of slithery eels, riotous pig escapes, and a very stinky leg when Canterbury-based author, Jennifer Somervell visited.

Jennifer captures imagination across the country, with her book series Tales From The Farm based on real-life adventures experienced with her siblings on their family farm in the 1970s.

“My father was a wonderful storyteller and I wanted to keep his stories, our heritage, alive. That’s how Tales From The Farm came about,” says Jennifer.

Juniors got into character as they acted out the pig escape featured in A Very Greedy Tale, one of the books in the Tales From The Farm series.

They charged fences, squealing and leaping at buckets, on a foodfinding escapade.

“They were very real. It was as

though Josephine and Napoleon were right there,” says Jennifer.

Students learnt all about the book editing process and even got to speak to Jennifer’s book researcher and husband, Ken Fletcher.

Ken shared his findings about how the ‘at risk’ longfin eel swims a remarkable 5000 km to mate only once, then dies.

The visit was supported by the NZ Book Council, with funding from Creative New Zealand.

The visit, sponsored by the NZ Book Council with funding from Creative NZ, gave children the opportunity to meet and connect with a real author.

The latest book in the series, Uncle Allan’s Stinky Leg was released last October.

Tales From the Farm titles are available from Paper Point, Botany Junction and online at talesfromthefarm.co.nz.

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ENTERTAINMENT

OPINION

Why I’m voting ‘no’ to euthanasia bill S

hortly, Parliament will debate and vote on the second reading of the End of Life Choice Bill, which is being sponsored by David Seymour, MP for Epsom.

This is a conscience issue which many people hold strong opinions on. Since the first reading of this bill, I have received thousands of emails on this topic, met with many in Pakuranga who have wished to share their opinion on the issue, spoken with palliative care experts, disability advocates, doctors, lawyers, and I have sat on the select committee to hear submissions on this bill, 90 per cent of which were opposed.

I want to thank and acknowledge everyone who has spent time discussing this topic with me. It is a highly emotive issue and I believe that there are many well-meaning people who hold widely differing views.

I will however be voting against this bill for the following reasons.

Firstly, it is clear to me that no system of euthanasia, no matter how carefully designed, can ensure the protection of the most marginalised and vulnerable in our society. This is deeply troubling to me. International precedents show that euthanasia regimes result in the involuntary death of innocent lives, often those who are marginalised and vulnerable. I cannot support a law which allows the

state to intentionally kill its citizens, particularly when innocent lives will be lost in the process.

The potential for this particular bill to go so wrong is too big to ignore.

I have also considered this issue in the context of what our doctors are saying. I join with the overwhelming majority of healthcare professionals in New Zealand – including end-of-life specialists – who oppose euthanasia.

I find the New Zealand Medical Association’s comments on coercion particularly concerning: “An absolute guarantee that those who choose assisted dying are doing it voluntarily would be extremely difficult to establish in legislation and ensure in practice.

“Doctors are often not in a position to detect subtle coercion – as is also the case when trying to identify signs of emotional or financial abuse of elders more generally.

“Coercion also extends to assumptions of being a burden, giving rise to a sense of an ‘obligation’ to die.”

Finally, in a country with dire statistics relating to elder abuse, youth suicide and mental health, euthanasia is a major step backward and represents a threat to the vulnerable in our society.

I understand why an individual who has lived a full life and now faces a painful death would want to be allowed to choose when

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But I don’t believe we can allow and celebrate that without creating a terrible side effect for many others, for whom this law would not be so benign.

Instead of offering a legal avenue for suicide, we need to encourage and strengthen our families and communities to support those who are lonely and suffering.

I am encouraged by the rapid developments in palliative care, which has only recently been recognised as a medical specialty.

As I have engaged with this sub-sector extensively since being elected, I have only grown in my admiration for their work and belief that we must prioritise their role in enabling people to have ‘dignity in death’, not in romanticised suicide.

I appreciate this is a very difficult issue and I know people have many views on this issue, and I always welcome hearing from anyone who wishes to share theirs with me.

Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga

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More than 11,700 students from 56 schools took part in Youth Voting in 2016.

Auckland Council general manager Democracy Services Marguerite Delbet says, “Youth Voting aims to inspire young people to become a force for positive change. We hope the students will continue the election conversation at home with their whanau, encouraging them to get involved and vote in this year’s election.”

The official election will be held between Friday September 20 and Saturday October 12. ➤ Schools can register online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ youthvoting.

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Her ambition is to travel the world and dance alongside leading hip hop artists before eventually becoming a choreographer in her own right.

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With more than 100 staff and students involved in this year’s musical, Guys and Dolls the annual production at Pakuranga College, was no small affair.

As one of the original Broadway classics, the show last week was packed with popular songs that have been recorded by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Vivian Blaine.

The storyline of the vintage musical Guys and Dolls revolves around a group of colourful gangsters and gamblers, missionaries and showgirls in 1950s New York City.

Despite having such big shoes to fill, the lead vocalists delivered foot-tapping renditions of each musical number, ably supported by a talented cast of dancers and chorus members.

The big-band sound was produced by the school’s student orchestra, with sassy brass and swing beats that recreate the atmosphere of depression era New York.

Throughout the performance, the stage was alive with talent - from the commanding presence of Angus Zeng (Sky Masterson), to the soaring vocals of Shervonne Grierson (Sarah Brown).

Sloane Perkins and Jack Watchorn produced some great comedy moments in

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ELECTIONS

Registrations are now open for the Nga Poti a-Taiohi/Youth Voting programme run by Auckland Council.

The free initiative teaches students aged between 11 and 15 about local government and the importance of elections.

Students will be able to vote in a mock election and compare the results to the official election outcome in October.

Howick Youth Council chairperson, Jack Collins, 19, is encouraging schools to register.

“A lot of young people have been saying for a long time that we should be encouraging more civics education in schools, so they feel more ready to take part once elections come around.

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➤ Community notices

The members of Forever Fit raise more than $2200 for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ with a Pink Ribbon luncheon.

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t was an array of pink at Half Moon Bay for a very special Pink Ribbon fundraiser. Almost 20 women from the Forever Fit classes at Marina Fitness gathered at Cinnamon Cafe recently to eat, drink and learn about breast cancer.

The idea for the luncheon was inspired by members of the fitness group who have experienced and survived breast cancer.

Colleen Rigby, who hosted the event, says they wanted to do their bit to support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ and all those women who have, are or will experience breast cancer.

Colleen, a Forever Fit member, says the ladies who attended the event also learnt valuable information about breast cancer in our country. Colleen spoke about the 9s of breast cancer, what to look for in self-examination and tomosynthesis, a x-ray technique. She said it was important for people to be educated that one in nine women in New Zealand will experience breast cancer.

“Nine women in New Zealand are diagnosed with breast cancer every day and 70 per cent of women who develop breast cancer are more than 49 years old,” she says.

She says they learnt that 92 per cent of women who have cancer detected by mammogram survive for 10 years or more, however free mammograms currently end at 69 years of age.

“There was discussion about new technology which enables digital images of “slices” of the breast to be taken, building up a 3D image of the breast.”

Along with being informative, the day was filled with lots of fun, she says.

Goody bags – which included a story by one of the members of the group about her journey through breast cancer – a raffle put together with the help of generous sponsors and bingo were among the day’s events.

The group raised $2200 for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

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Stockade Hill movie Fundraiser

Meeting on Friday 31st May 2019 at 10am at the clubrooms, 25 Wellington St. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, the entertainment and a cuppa. Bring your money for the raffles and trading table, all donations of baked goods fresh veggies, plant cuttings would be appreciated. Tickets on sale now for the Women’s Section Birthday Lunch on Saturday 15th June 2019.

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The story of Elton John, Rocketman, is now a movie and premiers at the Monterey in Howick at 7.30pm on Thursday May 30. The Defencibles have created this fun event for raising funds for the continuing legal bills in saving the views from Stockade Hill. Sales have gone so well a second theatre has been booked. There are some great Elton John prizes in the raffle on the night. Come dressed as Rocketman or wear your favourite EJ glasses! Tickets are $30 each and includes a drink. To book, go to savestockadehillviews Facebook page and PM the Defencibles.

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Zonta East Auckland are hosting their dinner meeting at the Howick Club 6.30pm on June 4. Women’s advocacy group will be discussing their international projects, Let Us Learn Madagascar and Eid bi Eid – the support and empowerment of Syrian refugee and vulnerable Jordanian women. To join the discussion email eastauckland@zonta.org. nz or check us out on facebook Zonta East Auckland.

UFOs and their spiritual mission Maitreya, the World Teacher, has begun his open mission – to inspire the complete transformation of our planet – with the help of our Space Brothers. Hear about these extraordinary happenings and the changes ahead, in an evening multimedia presentation with Share International NZ on Saturday June 1 from 7-9pm at Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre. All welcome, refreshments provided.

East Auckland Aglow

Come along on Tuesday May 28 at 10am followed by a shared lunch. The speaker is Agnes Phiri. Venue: Glenhouse Community Hall,6 Glenside Road, Pakuranga. Enquiries to Annette Sharp, 022 092 7997.

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NZ Young at heart Chorus on Saturday June 23 from 1.30am at Uxbridge. If you think singing numbers from the likes of Oasis, Lady Gaga is something that’s reserved for the young, then you need to get tickets to see this inspiring show. New Zealand’s oldest pop singing group – the NZ Young@ Heart Chorus.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT

Have your say on waste bylaw T

o help Auckland achieve a zero-waste future, Auckland Council has rules that support Aucklanders to manage and minimise their waste.

The Solid Waste Bylaw 2012 contains some of those rules, some of which are due to expire later this year.

Chair of the council’s Regulatory Committee, Linda Cooper, says a review of those rules looked at what was working and what could be improved. This has resulted in a proposal for a new waste bylaw - the Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2019 - and amendments to the Trading and Events in Public Places Bylaw 2015.

“We’re looking to establish a new waste bylaw to better outline what Aucklanders need to do to manage and minimise waste in a way that protects the public from health and

safety risks and nuisance, and to manage the use of public places.”

“Last year we introduced our Waste Management and Minimisation Plant to help Auckland achieve a zero-waste future, and the new bylaw will make the rules to support this vision.”

“Today we’ve opened public consultation on the proposed changes to how we regulate waste management and minimisation, so we encourage all Aucklanders to have their say by June 16.”

Council proposes that the new bylaw: Requires people to deposit and dispose of waste appropriately (for example, in a kerbside recycling bin, in a public waste bin or to a waste management facility). Existing controls about the separation, place-

Public consultation is being sought on the proposed changes to how Auckland Council regulates waste management and minimisation.

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ment and collection of waste will continue to apply Requires approval from the council to operate for waste collectors and operators of waste management and resource recovery facilities and donation collection bins Aligns the definition of cleanfill

with the Unitary Plan Clarifies waste management and minimisation plan requirements for trading, events and filming in council-controlled public places, and existing and planned multi-unit developments Clarifies the rules to minimise the potential for shopping trolleys, unaddressed mail and donated items to become waste. It also highlights that election material and public notices remain deliverable to all letterboxes despite any nondelivery signs.

How to have your say

Public consultation opened on Friday, May 10 and runs until Sunday, June 16. There are several ways that you can have your say: ➤ Complete the online feedback form here. Free internet access is available at libraries

OPINION

Budget focus needed on teachers, health, police In just seven days we’ll learn what the Government’s major investment priorities are when it unveils Budget 2019.

In a strong and growing economy we have options about how we assist people who are in need. One key part of the workforce that’s been forgotten for too long is our public school teachers.

They have a massive responsibility and do an often thankless job in difficult circumstances. Many of them in Auckland are struggling and even

failing to make ends meet on their current salaries.

We must always remember the most important goal in education should be to lift achievement levels of children across the country.

But the teachers we rely on to ensure New Zealand’s young people have the skills they need to become successful adults are underpaid and overworked. That must be corrected and putting more funding into the sector is one way to do it.

Another area that needs more

investment is law and order. Our local East Auckland community is well served by the brave men and women of Counties Manukau Police.

But this is a fast-growing area that already contains more than 520,000 people. Providing the vital funding to get more Police on our streets in order to keep us all safe would be a welcome inclusion in Budget 2019.

And we cannot forget the dire need that exists to pump more money into the mental health sector, especially toward programmes

and services that will help reduce our tragic suicide statistics.

Staying on health, the Government this week announced it will provide St John and the Wellington Free Ambulance service with a oneoff financial boost of $21 million over two years.

That’s a tiny drop in the bucket when you consider that last year St John put in a funding bid to the Government of more than $350 million over four years.

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What this consultation and proposed new bylaw do not address

➤ Litter and illegal dumping ➤ Collection of inorganic material ➤ Establishment of new landfills or other waste management facilities ➤ Amendments to the Trade Waste Bylaw 2013 (separate consultation open until 10 June 2019) ➤ Targeted rates for kerbside collection of food scraps.

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This is a first-world country and an organisation as important as St John should not have to rely on the goodwill of New Zealanders through donations to keep operating.

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Your view

Thanks to our community I’m a parent of a student and a member of the PTA at Pakuranga Heights Primary School.

After the fire on Sunday night at our local school (April 28), not only did the school lose a classroom full or supplies, children’s art work, books and supplies but also in the fire were other items that were lost kapahaka uniforms were among one of the biggest lost items along with other things, as well as the morale of the teachers having to come back to the first day of term 2 to a tragic event.

Shuffling class rooms so kids didn’t miss school and trying to operate as normal when some staff had little sleep from the night before.

It’s a big thing to know that our local community stands by its schools and the staff that are raising our future generations.

Pakuranga Heights School PTA would like to thank the following local businesses for helping support the staff of Pakuranga Heights Primary School by contributing items for a morning tea on Friday May 3. ➤➤May, Mary-Anne, Champika, Annette and the staff of Countdown

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Pakuranga ➤➤Ken, P-J, staff and family from Pakuranga 4 Square ➤➤Colin and staff from Pakuranga Heights Bakery ➤➤All the staff from Bakers Bakery on Ussher Place in Pakuranga. ➤➤Rennae and the Diamond family from The Shots East Auckland mobile coffee car. ➤➤Tessa Humphrey for baking the fresh scones. ➤➤The staff at the Howick and Pakuranga Times.

The PTA would also like the thank the following parents of students who volunteered their time on Friday morning to make the morning tea possible - Marnie Rosser, Amanda Winter, Jesse Nankivell, Tara Fletcher, Matt Franetovic.

And a big thank you to the fire fighter crew that turned up in a timely manner and put out the fire before it spread to other class rooms.

Without you all none of this would have been possible to achieve.

The stations that were turned out to the call - Howick Greenwatch crew (and the volunteers crew), Otara Greenwatch crew, Mt Wellington Greenwatch crew, Ellerslie Greenwatch crew.

And our local MP Simeon Brown who showed up while it was going on.

Thank you.

Matt Franetovic

“Euthanasia fuels suicides” Re “Referendum needed on End of Life Choice Bill” (by Jami-Lee Ross, Times, May 9).

I was surprised to read from JamiLee Ross that he intends to support the Seymour Bill at Second Reading in the hope that it might later go to a referendum.

As a strong champion of mental health, I would have expected him to realise that the Bill contains dangers for those suffering mental distress. Why is this?

Reporting of suicides is widely accepted to lead to the danger of further suicides. This includes the reporting of doctor-assisted suicides. Why else do media reports of euthanasia legislation, including this Bill, include for readers the details of helplines for depression and suicide?

Contrary to Seymour’s claim in his preamble to the Bill, that ‘people are ending their lives earlier than they would if assisted dying were legally available to them’, the opposite is true. Legalising doctor-assisted dying does not reduce suicide, it increases it.

An important study published in October 2016 by British scholars Jones and Paton showed that legalising assisted suicide had led to a rise in overall suicide rates in those US states affected.

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➤➤Marie Raos Ray White Premier Development 12–32 Waitemata Try’s: Shaun Kohlhase x 1 and Quentin Hill x 1 Conversions: Benjamin Lyford x 1 Halftime: 0 - 17

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Clevedon School is seeking a part time accounts administrator. The position is for 16 hours per week, term time only. Extra hours may be required at certain times of the year by negotiation. Experience with Xero, Accounts Payable is a must, with an accounting background desirable.

Please send a cover letter, your CV with 3 professional referees to vacancies@clevedon.school.nz by 7th June 2019 CD263361-V5

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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OFFICE – EAST TAMAKI We are a well-established and busy Chartered Accounting practice in East Tamaki looking for a person who is able to join our team.

We are seeking someone who has had previous experience in a Chartered Accountant’s office to at least an intermediate level dealing with a variety of clients. This would include a range of skills from Xero setup and support, to client interactions and preparation of financial statements and various taxation returns.

Our ideal candidate will: • Be tertiary qualified.

• Be AT level or higher.

• Have previous experience in a Chartered Accountants office.

• Have a sound knowledge of financial reporting standards.

• Be up to date with taxation laws & practice standards.

• Be experienced in the preparation of financial statements.

• Be able to prepare PAYE, Income tax and GST returns.

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to interact with clients on a daily basis.

• Have strong general systems and Xero, MYOBAO, MYOB, BankLink and Excel knowledge.

If you would like to join our friendly team and work close to home, with no parking problems, then this is a great opportunity for you to become part of our team and utilise your abilities working with our wide range of clients. For more information about our firm, please visit our website www.harts.co.nz

If you are interested in the position please send your written application or apply by e-mail to:

Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for a Science Technician who is required for 32.5 hours per week, term time only. In times of a heavy workload there may be some variation by negotiation.

Reporting to the Head of Learning Science, the key responsibilities of the Science Technician are: • to provide preparation support to the Head of Learning and Science Teaching Staff; • assist in the management of science laboratory and resources; and • provide administrative and technical support to the Head of Learning and Science Teaching Staff.

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

Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vet, once every three years. Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa and a clean driver’s licence is required.

Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.

Please submit cover letter, CV and application form (please download a copy for completion and submission from www.bdsc.school.nz), to t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz Applications close at midday on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

Key attributes and requirements to be in this role: - Primary Care experience - High standard of clinical knowledge and performance - Current Authorised Vaccinator status - The ability to learn quickly - The ability to work effectively with information technology and practice systems - Eligible to work in NZ Desirable Skills for this role: - Phlebotomy & Cannulation - Smear Taker - Spirometry Unique opportunity to work within an expanding multi site General Practice enhancing your own career by working within our dynamic multidisciplinary healthcare team. Our team comprises of GPs, Nurse Practitioner & Experienced Practice Nurses along with an excellent supportive management & admin team. We are all proud to be innovative in and passionate about delivering quality healthcare.

One practice is a specialist teaching site with all staff focused on sharing their knowledge in pursuit of training to the very highest standard.

Two positions are available both requiring one evening shift until 8.30pm by rotation.

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We are looking for a passionate part-time gardener for two days a week.

The role will include working with small groups of children each Thursday, inspiring a love of gardening.

If you are strong, fit and looking for a part-time gardening role we would love to hear from you.

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Warriors show cohesion I

t has usually been the kiss of death on the rare occasion I have felt compelled to praise the Warriors’ performance in the NRL championship.

However I risk doing so again because they’re starting to look like a cohesive team both on attack and defence.

That was the case in their superb 26-8 and 30-10 wins against the Dragons and Panthers respectively after four consecutive losses looked to have killed their top eight play-off hopes.

It probably still has but the infusion of the slick passing Kodi Nikorima and Patrick Herbert has provided the backline a cohesive flow which offers a glimmer of hope for the future.

Nikorima’s brilliant try against the Panthers when he dummied and side-stepped his way across was reminiscent of Shaun Johnson at his best.

The fact he doesn’t kick as much as the sometimes brilliant, sometimes brittle Johnson, is a blessing for he times his pass sweetly in offering space for team-mates to receive the ball at pace.

With experienced scrum half Blake Green calling most of the shots, Nikorima is being eased into the team nicely, having played just two

Kodi Nikorima scored a brilliant try against the Panthers when he dummied and side-stepped his way across.

games.

Fans will hope he backs himself more often because he is a sharp attacker who has the dancing feet and snappy pass to cause havoc amongst opposing defences. Still, it’s good that he sees his main role as a link.

Centre Patrick Herbert in only his fourth game for his new club has

also proved a good buy, scoring a strong, determined try against the Panthers and impressing with his timely pass and sound defence.

While it is pleasing to see penetrative fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck continue to hit the line at pace, not enough ball is being dispatched quickly enough to big wings Ken Maumalo and David Fusitu’a who

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also need to inject themselves more With coach Stephen Kearney having the courage to drop experienced Kiwi international Adam Blair after he and Isaac Luke had gone off the boil, the lively forward pack is knitting together nicely.

Hooker Luke scored a sharp early try against the Panthers but has not played as consistently well as he did

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in helping his team make last year’s play-offs.

In contrast, Karl Lawton has come off the bench to make a real impact with his strong runs from dummy half and crackerjack Jazz Tevaga also adds snap and variation to the attack.

In bulldozing his way across for his final try with several Panthers desperately clinging to him, Agnatius Paasi continues to impress while Leeson Ah Mau and Bunty Afoa add to the front row strength.

With young Isaiah Papali’i combining nicely with experienced Tohu Harris in the second row and Lachlan Burr adding solidity, the pack has gelled nicely in the last two games.

Meanwhile the Blues had cause to celebrate their first Super Rugby win against the Chiefs in eight years with their 23-8 Eden Park triumph.

This time it was their tigerish forwards with Patrick Tuipuloto, Dalton Papali’i and reserve Tom Robinson especially prominent, who led the way. ➤ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

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