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ontrary to what most people believe, a lot of students living in the area strongly feel that Botany and Ormiston are not really connected.

There are no dedicated spaces for new settlers in Ormiston to hang out at and make social connections, is the general consensus.

So how do young people thrive?

How do they have positive relationships at school, clubs and churches and with their peers? How do they stay connected with nature, learn new skills and stay curious?

These were some of the questions discussed by Mike Turinsky, Howick Local Board member for Botany with students at Ormiston Senior College.

English teacher Stephanie Chamberlin invited Mr Turinsky, a youth worker to open a dialogue with Year 11 students about where the Local Board and Council are taking Flat Bush. She also wanted him to know what it is like to be a teenager growing up in Flat Bush.

While everyone is talking about real estate booming in the Ormsiton area, not many have heard about locals feeling alienated. Social isolation is scary.

It pushes people to be disconnected.

Talking about progress in Ormiston/ Flat Bush from a young person’s perspective with a focus on teenage wellbeing and opportunities to be active and meaningfully connected to the community, Mr Turinsky spoke about the Local Board considering a dedicated, safe space where young people from Botany, Pakuranga, Edgewater,

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“Most people seem to club Botany with Ormiston but don’t realise that Botany Town Centre is not walking distance for us,” pointed out a Year 11 media studies student.

“We can only get a car ride when our schedules match that of our parents which is not always possible. Not everyone wants to bus it either. Ormiston

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Is there a need for a youth centre in Flat Bush area, Howick Local Board member for Botany, Mike Turinsky asked Year 11 students of Ormiston Senior College. Photo supplied

is quite isolated and not many people realise that.”

Lack of cycle lanes on Chapel Road “where one can’t cycle the three to four kilometre stretch without getting killed” was another reason why students find it difficult to cycle to Botany Town Centre, a concerned teacher pointed out.

“We want a timeline for the Ormiston Town Centre which should have been ready by now,” some of the teenagers demanded.

A dedicated youth space with gaming facilities, music, art, basketball hoops were among the suggestions.

“But we don’t want any commitment. We don’t have to turn up there every day,” pointed out another student.

“Also, make sure that you don’t mix the under 15s with the 16 and 17-years-olds. That’s not acceptable!” was another requirement put forth by a 16-year-old.

Equally worrying was a student saying that there is no need for personal social connections.

“We have a television and laptop at home. We don’t need to go out and interact with others. We are happy with our devices at home,” he countered.

Mrs Chamberlin who initiated the discussion wanted to know: “Why is there no safe place in Ormiston where students can go heal in nature, in quiet respite?”

Not all questions had answers but Mr Turinsky conceded that instead of a dedicated youth centre which would need millions of dollars—perhaps pop-up events in the area is the best way to keep youth engaged.

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hat are the chances of two best mates in college meeting up after many years and discussing everything under the sun except that they are both shortly travelling to Thailand.

Weeks later, by some quirk of fate they find themselves in the same reality show?

That’s what happened with former Somerville Intermediate and Howick College students Dave Lipanovic and Matt Hancock.

At first it didn’t register when they bumped into each other in Thailand but minutes later they couldn’t believe that they both were competing to win the title of

sole survivor with $250,000 up for grabs.

We can’t possibly let the other team members know that we are mates, was the first thought that crossed their mind, though they had to come clean with the production team of Survivor.

“We had absolutely no idea till we got there,” says Dave, a clinical pharmacist whose girlfriend pushed him to apply for the world’s toughest game which was shot on an unforgiving island between Thailand and Myanmar.

“Of course there is a possibility that you would know someone in our small ole’ New Zealand but you certainly don’t expect to meet your best mate there. It could be the reason why Matt didn’t choose me for

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Alfriston Hockey Club was awarded $6000 to go towards turf playing fees for the 2018 season.

Bucklands Beach Association Football Club received $10,000 which will go towards the salary of the director of coaching.

Clevedon Sports Club Society was awarded $77,378 for building supplies for storage

sheds and covered decking.

The Howick & Districts Historical Society was awarded $5000 for water main replacement and building maintenance projects to preserve and restore historic buildings.

Sunnyhills Netball Club received $6000 towards playing uniforms and netballs, gear bags and whistles.

Among the gaming venues in Auckland that contributed to these grants were the Barrel Inn in Howick and Xtreme Botany in Northpark.

his tribe,” he says as an afterthought.

While it was hard on Dave to lose the first few challenges, the toughest part of being in Survivor NZ were the hunger pangs, says the 26-year-old.

He celebrated his birthday on the island sharing a coconut with six to seven people.

About the cut-throat psychological warfare, he says, “It was tough mentally with the environment being quite vicious. It’s quite bizarre.”

Being attacked by mosquitoes was another challenge the rugby league player faced. “The mosquitoes were industrial size and at any given time I was covered with at least 20 of them,” he laughs.

And while he finds it quite weird to watch himself on the popular show being currently screened on TVNZ 2, Sunday, 7pm, he says that his mum is very proud of him-and that’s what matters.

Fellow castaway, Whitford resident Matt also finds it strange to see himself on the show. “So much has happened. What you see is only a part of it. There are so many small conversations that lead up to the big conversation that you see on television.”

A big fan of Survivor, Matt applied for the reality show whilst overseas.

“I used to be an aircraft engineer with Air New Zealand and then decided to take three years off to backpack with my girlfriend all over Europe.

“I sent an application from Croatia but when I didn’t hear from them, I started looking for a job once I returned to New Zealand,” says the rocket technician.

The biggest challenge for Dave was the psychological warfare.

Matt enjoyed strategising in the reality show.

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He also walked the infamous El Camino pilgrimage whilst touring Europe on a shoestring budget.

“It was on the same day that I got a letter from Rocket Lab saying I got the job and a letter from Survivor New Zealand saying I was shortlisted,” says the 25-year-old.

“I had to call up Rocket Lab to say that I needed some time off for a TV show I was on. I couldn’t tell them I was on Survivor New Zealand,” he says about his dream coming true.

About the biggest take-away from his experience on the show he says, “I learnt to trust my gut feeling. Also

how important my family is to me. I really missed them.”

Talking about his best mate he says he could see how exhausted Dave was.

“He was tired and not being able to eat, took its toll on him and I could see it in his face.”

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RACE RELATIONS

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our students from local schools reached the Auckland regional final of the Race Unity Speech Awards held in Ponsonby on Friday, May 4.

Last year’s winner Mortaza Sahar from Pakuranga College again proved his oratory skills in reaching this year’s regional final, along with Kelly Mascarenhas from Sancta Maria College and Janet Yu and Ranudi Lelwala, both from Macleans College.

Speaking on the theme `Give Nothing to Racism’, it was David Faalau-Solia from Sacred Heart College took home the shield with a very poignant and welldelivered speech, while Fabiana Mazza-Carson from King’s College was runner-up, presenting a very emotional speech, drawing on personal and family experiences of racism to get her message across.

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all qualified, and if successful at that level, will participate, in the national final the following day at Te Mahurehure Marae in Pt Chevalier.

The final, which will showcase speeches delivered by promising orators in Years 11, 12 and 13, from throughout New Zealand, starts at 4.30pm at the marae, following the Race Unity Conference. Members of the public are

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ENVIRONMENT

Store dropping plastic carrier bags A local Countdown supermarket is one of 10 in the country which will stop using plastic shopping bags.

The Highland Park store on Aviemore Drive is one of 10 around New Zealand will help drive change for the rest of the country, Countdown says.

They are the first of Countdown’s stores to remove singleuse plastic carrier bags from May 21.

The 10 stores selected will provide customer feedback and other learnings that will roll out across all Countdown’s 182 supermarket before the end of 2018.

Kiri Hannifin, Countdown’s general manager corporate affairs, says while change is never easy, there’s no question that getting rid of 350 million plastic bags every year is the right thing to do.

“We’ve all seen the pictures

of our environment and marine life suffering because of plastic pollution, and the impact on our ecosystems is unacceptable. The debate is over on why we are doing this and now it’s time to get moving,” says Hannifin.

Countdown says that since it announced its decision to phase out single-use plastic carrier bags last year, customers have already reduced their use of plastic bags by just over 16 per cent.

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Unnecessary raid on our wallets The Auckland Council has now voted to open their final stage of consultation on the proposed Regional Fuel Tax for Auckland.

If this is passed it will mean that Aucklanders will be paying up to 25 cents more per litre of petrol because of planned increases in the national fuel tax as well.

This is an unnecessary raid on Aucklanders wallets I’m calling for Aucklanders to push back against this proposal by emailing: akhaveyoursay@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz by 14 May with their reasons for opposition.

National has always said the Auckland Council should tighten its own belt before asking Aucklanders to pay more tax and there is plenty of room to find savings.

Auckland Council’s spending has risen by about $800 million over the past four years; their staffing budget alone has risen by 23 per cent.

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tax would raise. The regional fuel tax is projected to bring in about $150 million, this equals only a four percent reduction in spending by Auckland Council. The Council needs to deliver on its promises instead of taxing hardworking Aucklanders.

National has a plan to fund Auckland’s transport needs without needing new taxes.

We would build on the record $32 billion invested into transport and infrastructure in Budget 2017 to help fund key infrastructure projects.

We were already progressing projects like the City Rail Link,

the East-West-Link, Mill Road, Penlink, the Northern Busway extension, and improvements to the Western Ring Route and we would have funded the full Mill Road upgrade as a state highway, reducing the burden on Auckland ratepayers by $500 million and freeing up that funding for other local projects.

The major difference we have is that we believe that the planned multi-billion dollar tram-set to the Airport is expensive and unnecessary at this time. We would have used that funding to help support more cost-effective projects across Auckland.

Auckland doesn’t need more taxes to get moving, it needs a government focused on delivering major projects to allow people to get around their communities and to work easier. If you agree, I urge you to submit against this unnecessary tax by emailing akhaveyoursay@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz ➤ Jami- Lee Ross is MP for Botany

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BEAUTY CONTEST

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Unkovich crowned Miss International NZ One of our very own is heading to Tokyo to represent New Zealand on the international stage.

After three months of intense rehearsals and charity work, Natasha Unkovich took the stage at the Miss World NZ pageant on Saturday night for an outstanding performance.

Miss Unkovich, who placed second overall in the pageant, was also crowned Miss International NZ, and will head to Japan this November to take part in the Tokyo-based beauty pageant, Miss International.

The Buckland’s Beach Intermediate teacher was also awarded ‘best in interview’, ‘best in talent, ‘top model’, ‘best attendance’ and the ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ award.

She was applauded for having raised the most money, more than $15,000, for the charity Annie’s Lifeline which works to give tertiary scholarships to those suffering from mental illness.

“It was so incredible to be able to showcase all of our work to all of our family, friends and sponsors who have supported and encouraged us all so much throughout Miss World NZ journey,” she says.

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and Miss International NZ where I am so excited to represent NZ on the international stage in November in Tokyo.”

Fighting the flu with influenza often complain of muscle and joint ache, headache and a fever. Most people who get influenza just end up feeling really miserable and need some time to rest. However, some will need hospital treatment and unfortunately every year there are influenza related deaths.

Certain groups of people are more at risk of getting complications from flu. This includes elderly, pregnant women and people with long-term health problems such as diabetes or asthma. Many of these patients are offered a free yearly flu vaccine.

‘I would recommend that you have the vaccine even if you need to pay. I make sure my whole family takes the vaccine every year as it offers such good protection’ says Dr Calder.

This year there is also a funded vaccine against shingles for people aged 65-80. It’s a great opportunity to get vaccinated against both flu and shingles.

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“I realised how diverse people are and how everyone comes from different backgrounds and interests.”

Samuel has been keenly sought by top universities in the country but has decided to stay close to home and take the Auckland University Scholarship studying engineering.

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Hospitals in the Northern Hemisphere are reporting higher than usual numbers of patients with flu.

The influenza virus is seasonal and travels across the globe. It is therefore likely that we will see similar problems here in New Zealand.

‘It’s important to remember that the flu is more serious than just having a cold’ says Dr Daniel Calder, GP at Botany Junction Medical Centre.

‘Did you know that having the flu doubles your risk of having a heart attack?’

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akuranga College student Samuel Chen has won the prestigious Premier Award as well as the top award in calculus, at Parliament.

Chen, the College’s 2017 Dux and a student representative on the college’s Board of Trustees, was awarded a University of Auckland Top Achievers Scholarship, the University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship, and the University of Canterbury Top Scholars Award. The total value of the scholarships is $70,000.

Among his other outstanding achievements, he also won the Pegasus Award and the Rae Memorial Prize.

“I’m incredibly thankful to Pakuranga College for providing a great environment for me to develop as a person – not only in academics, but also growth in leadership and confidence.

“I am also very grateful to my parents for always having my back,” Samuel says.

About meeting Prime Minister Ardern at the May 2 event he says: “Seeing the Prime Minster attending the awards ceremony made me realise what a big deal this was. It hadn’t sunk in ... until then.”

“The best part for me was just before the ceremony where we got an opportunity to mingle.

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“This was why we fought so hard as local MPs to have the road designated a state highway so that it could be consented as one project using the Government’s fast track consenting process. That was a commitment made by National because it would have had real benefits. Now it won’t happen for years.

“The result of this decision means that the people of Papakura and Franklin will get less roading investment while billions of dollars will be diverted to a half-funded, halfplanned tram from the CBD to the Airport.

“What’s worse, this Government and council are hitting our constituents with two new fuel tax increases meaning that they will be paying up to $15 a litre extra every time they fill up,” says Collins.

“The Government wants to deliver substandard alternatives while still expecting locals to pay more in petrol taxes.

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“The biggest announced project in our area, the first stage of the Mill Road upgrade, is a re-announcement of Auckland Council’s old plan for the first stage of the road but leaves the job largely completed,” says Hunua MP Mr Bayly.

“Last year the National Government announced it would complete the entire $1 billion upgrade that would have four-laned the route starting at Manukau, going around Papakura (taking in Stevenson’s new industrial development at Drury) before rejoining the southern motorway between Drury and Ramarama.

“Now the Government has scrapped most of that project by only promising to follow through on the first stage of the northern section – from Manukau to Alfriston School.

This drop off point is a road to nowhere.”

Mr Bayly says he is concerned that there will now be a yawning transport gap between Papakura and the Stevenson’s development at Drury.

“By disbanding the proposal to create an alternative four-lane expressway, it means that the announcement will have no real effect on reducing traffic congestion.

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Have a beautiful Mother’s Day

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ove it. Hate it. Mother’s Day in New Zealand is here to stay.

Precisely when we chose to celebrate in Aotearoa is hard to pin down.

Naturally, its origins are in the United States in the early 20th Century.

The holiday this year falls on Sunday May 13 in NZ and, as Wikipedia so eloquently puts it, honours the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.

The American incarnation of Mother’s Day, thanks to History.com, was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official US. holiday in 1914.

Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialisation and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar, according to the history website.

It is here. It’s intentions are honourable so why not celebrate mums (yes, they should be celebrated every single day)?

What is wrong with making mum breakfast in bed? How can it be anything but beautiful to see little Jimmy’s face light up when Mother tucks into some mangled pancakes and uber-scrambled eggs with a cup of tea?

Chocolates as a chaser? Um heck yes.

Do you want random quotes with that? Again, say yes.

Jimmy’s sister could read them out as mum picked the shell fragments from her brekky.

These are free courtesy of the Google monster (wisdom quotes).

Here we go:

♦ All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.

– Charles Schulz ♦ Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.

– Ludwig Jacobowski ♦ My life is my message.

– Mahatma Gandhi ♦ Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.

– Seneca ♦ I love those who can smile in trouble…

– Leonardo da Vinci ♦ Time means a lot to me because, you see, I, too, am also a learner and am often lost in the joy of forever developing and simplifying.

If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.

– Bruce Lee ♦ Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.

– John Lennon ♦ It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.

– Andre Gide

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♦ Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.

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– Gustave Flaubert ♦ Get busy living or get busy dying.

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Sunday, May 13, 2018 Win a prize pack for Mum We have a great Mother’s Day prize pack to give away thanks to these generous Highland Park Shopping Centre tenants: ♦ Do stuff. Be clenched, curious.

Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It’s all about paying attention.

Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager.

– Susan Sontag ♦ We know what we are, but know not what we may be.

– William Shakespeare ♦ In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. – Abraham Lincoln ♦ Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more, and don’t get so worked up about things.

– Kenneth Branagh ♦ The trick in life is learning how to deal with it. – Helen Mirren ♦ Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.

– Omar Khayyam ♦ What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.

– Ralph Waldo Emerson ♦ Don’t gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold.

– Bob Marley ♦ Life is too important to be

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taken seriously. – Oscar Wilde ♦ The best way out is always through.

– Robert Frost ♦ If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.

– Albert Einstein ♦ Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.

– Helen Keller ♦ Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.

– Henry David Thoreau ♦ Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.

– Oscar Wilde ♦ Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

– St. Augustine ♦ Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify.

– Henry David Thoreau ♦ Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.

– George S. Patton ♦ Life isn’t about finding yourself.

Life is about creating yourself.

– George Bernard Shaw ♦ You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

– Mae West ♦ The mind is everything. What

you think you become. – Buddha ♦ The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

– Lao Tzu ♦ The unexamined life is not worth living.

– Socrates ♦ You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

– Mohandas Gandhi ♦ Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.

And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.

– Steve Jobs ♦ Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

– Albert Einstein ♦ Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.

– Mark Twain ♦ Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

– Babe Ruth ♦ Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

– Confucius

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There is minimal clutter, cosy couches and every book is beautifully handpicked by the owner himself.

It’s how bookstores used to be – simple, spacious and full of surprises.

The books are deliberately not organised alphabetically giving you that feeling of serendipity when you find the perfect book to read on a warm Sunday afternoon.

“Books can transport people to a different place, a different time and I wanted my bookstore to give people that same feeling of stepping into a completely different world,” says owner Tony Moores.

The vibe is relaxed and friendly with staff members taking the time to have a chat and get to know you.

It’s about booklovers helping booklovers, Tony says.

The Howick local says it’s his mission to create a space where people can come to get quality advice from others who are passionate about books.

“We put a lot of time into getting to know you or the person you are buying for and helping you find the perfect read.”

Every item in the store is there for a reason. Each card is selected design by design, and books are chosen for their lasting value.

“I call these the keepers, the books that people are going to want to revisit and share for a lifetime.”

But it’s not all about filling the store with books and trinkets that simply look beautiful.

“I also have to keep up with what our customers are asking for,” he says.

And he says while they try their best to find you what you’re looking for, they won’t send you home with

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something that doesn’t perfectly serve your interests.

A key service is sourcing specific books for customers, including second hand books which might be out of print.

“We want to know that we have done everything we can to pair the right book with the right person.”

But you’d be hard-pressed to walk into Poppies and not find something wonderful to take home.

And if you are looking for advice, there’s certainly no better person to talk to than Tony.

He reads a couple books a week, and if he hasn’t read a particular book you can trust he’s read dozens of reviews to give you an honest rec-

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He has worked in the book trade all his life, having fallen in love with literature at a young age.

However, it wasn’t until Tony found himself wondering what his next step would be that he considered owning his own book shop.

“I found myself in a position where I had to rethink what I was going to do next. I was 60 years old and my role at HarperCollins Publishers had been dis-established,” he says.

“Then I discovered that the Poppies business was for sale.

“Until recently Poppies was based in Remuera, where it had been for more than 30 years, but we learned the building was due for remodel-

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ling and decided to start looking for a new home.”

When he spotted Readaway Books on Picton Street was closing down, he had a brilliant idea and raced in to talk with long-time industry colleague Barbara Rosie (owner of Readaway Books).

“I thought how perfect it would be to move into the space and stop the people of Howick from losing their favourite spot to buy books.”

And so did Barbara.

“Serendipity,” he smiles.

You’ll find Tony and his team of booklovers at 83 Picton Street, Howick. Poppies is open every weekday from 9am-5.30pm and on Saturdays from 8.30am-4.00pm.

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A cast of 25 children between 8 and 11 years will be performing Fantastic Mr Fox – the adaptation of Roald Dahl’s famous novel which follows a wily fox as he outsmarts three farmers. The students have been rehearsing hard three hours a week for eight weeks and are very much looking forward to the show.

Abby Plom, 10, who plays Mr Fox says her favourite part about acting is the chance to be a difference person.

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In fact, you could argue that a comfortable mattress is the best investment you will ever make.

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Email us at bot@times.co.nz or comment on our Facebook page, facebook.com/timesonlinenz person/s for this thoughtful display.

You are to be commended for your selflessness. That was pure love.

We, and I am sure, others, appreciate the knowledge that we have such caring people in our community.

It inspired us to wonder what we could do to uplift our community and pay on the blessings.

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Teachers deserve more

We were touched to think that some anonymous person/s would honour the Anzac commemorations in such a thoughtful way, says the letter-writer.

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A lovely Anzac gesture

My wife and I went for a walk along the wooden walkway between Little Bucklands Beach and Half Moon Bay the other day.

At the beginning of the walkway we noticed a knitted red wool poppy attached to the hand-rail.

We were touched to think that someone would make such a gesture.

We were amazed and delighted as we continued on our way, to find similar poppies attached at intervals for the whole length of the walkway.

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The poppies had been taken down when we walked that way tonight - the day after Anzac Day. We want to thank the anonymous

A straightforward definition of a teacher is one who teaches.

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown (Times, April 19) is rightly concerned about the Government’s intention to restrict the use of the word to teachers who hold certain degrees.

The intention apparently is to increase the respect in which the profession is held by the general population. I am sure most teachers with or without degrees would prefer it if, rather than fiddling about with word meanings, the Government substantially increased the salary they are paid to a level where respect becomes automatically given.

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What’s with the chopper?

Is it just me or has what I assume is the police helicopter been over the Howick and Pakuranga area several evenings in the last month or so, one time well into the early hours of the morning.

I’m sure there is a rational explanation however it is very disruptive and impossible to sleep through.

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Our next meeting is on Thursday May 24, 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner of Bush School Road and Murphy’s Road.

Everyone is welcome, admission is free and morning tea is provided. Our guest speaker is Richard Waugh talking about ‘Pioneer Airlines that changed NZ and Auckland’. Wim van Rheenen will also talk about ‘Eight Dutch Scientists who changed the world’.

Come along for two fascinating talks and see what U3A is all about! Contact: Wim on 274-0439 email Ormistonu3a@gmail.com

New migrant counselling clinic Immigration can be challenging and settlers may suffer from stress, anxiety and frustration. Pakuranga Citizens Advice Bureau is hosting a free Counselling clinic for migrants. Talking with a qualified Mandarin speaking Chinese counsellor can help clients develop resiliency to deal with issues more effectively.

The counsellor also experienced these stresses in her early years of immigration. Ph 021-0274420.

Caribbean and Amazon cruise Uxbridge Travel Club is presenting ‘Caribbean and Amazon cruise’ narrated by Robin King, Friday May 18 at 7.30pm at Te Whare Ora, Garden of Memories Hall, Uxbridge Centre, Uxbridge Rd, Howick. Visitors most welcome.

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Felting for Fun

Join our guest Joanna and learn how to use wool to make wonderful creations at the Pakuranga Library. The workshop starts on Saturday May 12 at 1.30pm and will be held every fortnight after that. For more information contact the Pakuranga Library.

General counselling

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Talk, tour and film

View stunning original artworks by local artist Lindy Fisher and discover the story of 733 Polish children invited to NZ during WWII. Later peruse the other galleries. $10pp, May 15, 10am-12 No booking required. Polish Heritage Trust Museum (PHTM), 125 Elliot Street, Howick.

Ceramika Exhibition

View delightful styles of Polish ceramics, from hand-painted Boleslawiec blue dot tableware, famous in Europe for several hundred years, to regional Kashubian plates and a vintage folk-art floral teapot as part of the Polish Museums Arts Out East Festival.

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It’s NZ Music Month at Pakuranga Library. Celebrate with concerts, ukulele lessons and a ‘Get your groove on’ music storytime. Saturday May 12, 2-2.45 Chinese Guzheng Music. Saturday May 19 1-2pm Auckland Music Academy students performing. Tuesday May 22 10.30am learn some basic chords and easy songs on the Ukele. Thursday May 24 10.30am Get your Groove On – music storytime. For more information contact the Pakuranga Library.

X-Ray craft workshop

Come down to the Polish Museum on May 26 to create your own paper craft to take home as you explore the life of this famous Polish scientist who discovered radioactivity and brought mobile X-Ray machines to the battlefield in WWII. The workshop will run from 2-4pm. $8pp. Age 5-adult.

Polish Museum. 125 Elliot St, Howick. Bookings www.polishheritage.co.nz/ or ph 533-3530.

Eastern Bonsai Club

The Eastern Bonsai Club meets on the third Thursday of every month. Join them on Thursday May 17 from 7pm – 9.30pm at the Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive. The club caters for all skill levels so beginners are welcome.

Please bring a tree or shrub.

Phone Trevor 027-6755584.

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The 22-year-old of MaoriSamoan descent says that a lot of young people don’t know how to speak the language.

“In my first year at University of Auckland I was very cautious about exploring Maori culture because there is a lot of spirituality involved. I only started learning Te Reo last year and it feels like the germination of a seed. It’s about planting my roots to the ground.”

The young sculptor doing her Masters in Visual Arts will be displaying her work of art from May 17-26 at the Te Whare Wananga o Matariki, 35 Uxbridge Road Howick, as part of the Arts East Out Festival.

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The signs Auckland’s housing hibernation is coming to an end

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n April the Auckland residential property market signaled that sales activity may have bottomed and is ready to emerge from its 12-month price and sales hibernation. “The sales figures contain a number of modest indications that confidence has returned,� said Peter Thompson, managing director of Barfoot & Thompson. At $930,223, the average sales price was 1.4 per cent higher than it was at the same time last year, with the average selling price having shown little movement over the past 12 months. At the same time the number of properties sold at 731 was 10.1 per cent higher than in April 2017, and sales numbers in the first four months of the year are 3.2 per cent higher than for the comparative period last year. “While there is no suggestion that prices are poised to start their upward climb, with prices no longer declining in comparison to 2017, the point has been reached where a further price decline is the least likely future outcome,� Thompson said.  “In meeting the market price, buyers can have confidence that the chance of them being disadvantage by future price volatility is low.

The median sales price continues to lag behind previous levels and, at $830,000 for April, was down 0.8 per cent on the average for the previous three months and down 2.4 per cent on April 2017’s price.Â

At $930,223, the average sales price was 1.4 per cent higher than it was at the same time last year.

“In part this can be attributed to sales of property in the $1 million and $2m price category being down significantly in April compared to those for March (down close to 60 per cent) while sales of homes for under $500,000 represented 9.8 per cent of all sales,� he said. “Most trading activity during the month occurred in the $500,000 to $1m price category, with sales numbers accounting for 57 per cent of all sales.  “New listings at 1358 for the month were strong, ensuring that buyer choice at month end of 4678 properties was the second highest they have been for 6 years.�

After an active March, the rural, lifestyle and commercial markets experienced slower activity in April. While buyers continued to show interest, they were selective. Demand remained strong for orchards, particularly for kiwi fruit, in the north and far north.

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building consents increased from he latest Crockers Prop- Crockers Property 800 to 942. erty Investment (CPII) surA similar increase is also seen vey shows there has been Investment Index a decrease in the proportion of This month the Auckland from October to November, when property investors who regard Rental Property Investment Index the median sales price increased their investment portfolios to be increased. This is largely due to from $840,000 to $865,000 and ‘part of their retirement savings’ a substantial decrease in the building consents increased (down 9 points). proportion of people looking to from 944 to 1450. These results However, this is still the main divest, coupled with an increase are to be interpreted carefully, as reason to own investment prop- in the proportion of investors there is usually a delay between erty. Interestingly, since tracking planning to increase the size of a house being consented and it began in September 2014, there their portfolio. A similar growth being put on the market; and also has been a gradual increase in occurred last May, indicating a because the sales prices in new those who have investment prop- seasonal pattern perhaps delayed developments can vary markedly. erties to ‘get more of the good slightly due to post-election things in life’. The results also uncertainty. The Auckland Rental Auckland Sales & show there has been a decrease Property Performance Index has in those ‘saving for their children’ increased slightly this month. Rental Update (down 7 points).

This is due to an increase in the ➤➤Auckland Median Prices & There has been a substantial proportion of investors expect- Sales Numbers decrease in the proportion of ing ‘same’ returns, coupled with a The median sales price for investors who chose property decrease in those investors who Auckland residential properties over other investments for its are expecting ‘worse’ and ‘better’ has increased from $847,000 in ‘tangibility’ (down 13 points to 55 returns.

February to $860,000 in March. per cent), while ‘safer returns’ has Sales volume increased from

had an increase (up 6 points to 42 Building consents & 1752 to 2546, a slightly lower

per cent). point than March last year, and Some 65 per cent of investors median sales prices given the net increase in housstated that their residential propThis month we compare the ing stock, indicates a decreasing erty investments ‘provide them Auckland 2017 median sales data proportion of available property with a supplementary income’ with Auckland building consent being sold.

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November (1450), and the least has increased from $397 to $400.

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nder seige Super Rugby coach Tana Umaga would have breathed a huge sigh of relief when the Blues held on to beat the Waratahs 24-21 in Sydney last weekend.

It was only their third victory in 10 games and still leaves them a lowly13th on the 15-team championship table. But it was a gritty, deserved win, highlighted by them successfully defending 20 phases at the death.

After such a dismal start, Umaga’s men aren’t going to make the play-offs whereas their rejuvenated league counterparts, the Warriors, are sitting pretty in second place on the NRL ladder.

Maybe the Blues should take a leaf out of the Warriors book, buy smarter and get some genuine depth in their squad.

Tohu Harris, Blake Green and Adam Blair have infused the Warriors with the smarts they had lacked to back the brilliance of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, David Fusitu’a and the erratic Shaun Johnson.

With the exception of the thrashing they copped from the Melbourne Storm, their defence has been outstanding.

In contrast, too many homegrown Auckland union players have excelled for other franchises, though few on Umaga’s watch, after failing to be snapped up by the Blues.

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After such a dismal start, Blues coach Tana Umaga’s men aren’t going to make the play-offs.

However one is former national sevens star Ben Lam who is making a strong bid for All Black honours after scoring a dozen tries in nine rounds for the Hurricanes.

I am not convinced calls for Umaga’s sacking are justified despite his poor record over the past few years in the wake of those suffered by Pat

Lam and Sir John Kirwan.

While great players don’t necessarily make good coaches, Umaga’s leadership qualities were such than Sir Graham Henry made him an All Black captain. He’s also a very personable, honest man.

It hasn’t helped that the Blues current season, along with that of the

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Chiefs, has been plagued with injuries. However that is not an excuse for so many fumbles when tries have been squandered by players who fail to execute a simple pass and catch.

Yet they do have individual talent, like the Ioane brothers Rieko and Akira. But poor options and an alarming lack of cohesiveness have

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let them down badly.

The return of Jerome Kaino was a factor in their triumph against the Waratahs but not even the hoped for return from injury of Sonny Bill Williams and Melani Nanai is likely to save them against the Hurricanes on Friday night.

Not that the Hurricanes were perfect in their hard-fought win against the Lions last up when saviour Lam scored three of their four tries against the talented Lions.

Yet they have magicians like the Barrett brothers who mesmerise and bemuse with their magic. Furthermore they have the cohesive backline the Blues lack.

Developing that and instilling confidence is the greatest challenge facing Umaga as he seeks to save a sinking ship.

Meanwhile it says much for the Warriors depth that with Karl Lawton and Mason Lino likely to replace injured Isaac Luke (dislocated shoulder) and Shaun Johnson (ankle), the Warriors should perform well at home against the Roosters.

Two tries by lively replacement hooker Lawton against the Wests Tigers within four minutes was a superb way to trumpet his debut. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

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Prems beat Marist Pakuranga Premiers hosted Marist on Saturday which doubled as the club’s teams’ sponsor day. Pakuranga took the win comfortably.

A tough first half didn’t help with passes not sticking and a lack of patience made it very stop-start with the score 17-13 at half time.

Coach Chad Hopa said: “Addressing these issues saw us gain dominance after the break and play a style which is hard to contain with us running out comfortable win-

ners 47-13. With three rounds to go in pool play, a win over at Otahuhu this weekend will secure a place in the top division for the second round.”

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Try scorers: Fatongia Paea - 2, Sanele Williams, Niukula Osika, William Rew, Rupert Van der Pol Conversions: Hawaii Ahokovi 4 / Penalties 3 Player of the Day: George Taina

Fatongia Paea pushes through the Marist defence in the Prems match on Saturday. Paea, straight out of school, is the leading Auckland Rugby premier try scorer so far with eight under his belt.

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Then there was light ■ BY FARIDA MASTER

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t was a huge safety issue for kids training at the Barry Curtis Park sport fields 5 and 6.

There were a couple of instances when kids almost got run over says Marist East Junior Rugby Club President Ross Blenkinsopp who pushed for floodlights to be installed.

He says he was over the moon when the lights were switched on for the first time last week.

At a cost of around $600,000, the floodlight project is funded from the council’s Barry Curtis Park master plan. “We as managers of the club pushed for it and are really grateful that the Howick Local Board members championed our project,” he says.

The project, which was fast forwarded, by two years has a two-fold benefit. “We not only get an opportunity to train more and can start planning more competition matches but it is also a huge benefit to the community that uses the park.

“Earlier parents used to park their cars and put their headlights on high beam for the children to play,” says Mr Blenkinsopp.

“It is also great for the users of the park since it lights up 8km of the walkway which is really dark and a big safety hazard.”

The current focus for the 90-hectare Barry Curtis Park is to enable

Left to right, Mike Turinksy, President Marist East Junior Rugby Club Ross Blenkinsopp, Garry Boles, Olaga Epa, and Club Captain Choppa Casey. Kids l-r Jonny Epa, Epalene Epa and Simiona Epa. Photo supplied

sports groups to use the southern end of the park with added facilities including toilets and changing rooms.

Howick Local Board member Garry Boles says the new lights, combined with the already sand-carpeted fields at the park, is great news for an area where clubs are crying out for good quality places to train.

Mr Turinsky, Howick Local Board Member for Botany subdivision, is

also pleased for the existing clubs that use the ground.

“Last season the Marist Junior Eastern Rugby Club was worried about the health and safety of their kids playing in the dark so approached me with the idea of getting a temporary lighting structure as an interim solution.

“It was a great initiative and it just goes to show how passionate they are about their kids and sport.”

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