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KOANGA SPRING FESTIVAL

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A powerful performance by the Macleans College kapa haka group. It was one of many intense performances from 27 local schools filled up the gym and hall at Farm Cove Intermediate School on Friday at the Koanga Spring Festival. More on page 5.

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Akarana Timbers and associated companies and colleagues raised more than $13,900 which was matched by parent company United Industries (UIL)for a total $27,818.56.

The amount was bolstered by other contributions amounting to more than $7100.

A number of staff members stepped forward to have their heads shaved for the cause.

Today at 11am the company will hand over a cheque to Cancer Society team at UIL office.

Ben Hammond, group Health and Safety manager at UIL, said the funds raised will boost the Cancer Society’s work that is helping to lift the cancer survival rate for Kiwis.

“The group has companies of various sizes from Whangarei all the way to Cromwell,” said Hammond.

“Across the country we had over 30 staff shaving their heads with 10 here at Akarana. Our UIL receptionist Leah did a skydive, a cancer society fundraising promotion called Jump for Cancer.

“There are six staff at Reofab and Metalcraft Christchurch who shaved their heads on Friday and another group at Metal Line North Shore and Metalcraft Whangarei also.

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Pip and daughter Bo Burns and a talented volunteer group of locals are driving the 65th Howick Santa Parade this year.

“They are taking over the reins from the clever and dedicated Emma Smith from Times Newspapers,” said Bo. “This year the parade is not coinciding with the Howick Club Christmas event, or the Auckland Santa Parade.” Bo is forecasting the biggest spectator numbers yet at the parade.

In 1953, the first Santa Parade saw Santa walking down from the top of Stockade Hill with one bucket full of Macintosh lollies, nothing really compared to the 200kg that will be given out this year to the excited

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to Pub Run, Santa VIP Party, a sports give-it-a-go area, Sunday Santa Markets plus much, much more,” said Bo. “We have more than 60 floats and the best characters involved in the Santa Parade to date. ”We are also very excited to announce that the Howick Santa Parade will be livestreamed and we have a dedicated group going around to all the rest homes, local hospitals and less able units/ homes to organise that they can watch the parade from the comfort of their own homes.

The date of the Howick Santa Parade this year is December 9 and pre-prade entertainment runs from 11am – 2pm with the

parade commencing at 2.30pm.

The Santa VIP after-party is from 3.30pm–5pm. (limited tickets available for this).

“We are bringing back the Howick magic and going to engage with our community on an interactive and fun level, we will have wow factor on every face on the day!” said Bo. If you would like any further information to have a float in the parade, to become a sponsor, help, suggest anything or to be a volunteer, Bo & Pip welcome your feedback and suggestions, you can contact them on howicksantaparade@gmail.com or Bo on 027 275 3910 ➤➤Santa Parade 2018, Sunday December 9 from 11am - 3.30pm

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community and kids. Their aim this year is to bring the magic back to the community, feel the excitement in the air, and increase the community engagement and work with the retailers to make the day the most memorable yet.

The Burns family have been a part of the community and in retail in Howick for many years.

Their belief is as a business and as locals with families is to give back to “our wonderful community” as much as they can.

“We are excited to share already that there will be clowns, magicians, ride-on ponies, balloon makers, food demonstrations, Little Miss Howick, fashion shows, Point

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EDUCATION

NCEA Level 1: will they dump it or not?

■■By Farida Master

“We suddenly don’t know what NCEA Level 1 will look like,” Iva Ropati, Principal Howick College.

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he opinion is divided.

While most principals of local schools agree that the current assessment for the first level of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) adds to high levels of anxiety and stress for students and teachers, there are some school heads keen to entirely scrap the level 1 exams.

Another group of principals prefer a status quo, while others want to increase the number of assessments.

“It’s very uncertain and a bit unsettling,” says Iva Ropati, principal of Howick College.

He has just returned from Wellington where a group of principals took strong objection to not being consulted in the NCEA Level 1 review process undertaken by the Ministry of Education.

“We suddenly don’t know what NCEA Level 1 will look like and are having conversations about the future. But it is also very exciting as there is a possibility of something good coming out of it,” he says, focusing on the positive.

However in the wake of Macleans College dumping Level 1 and more colleges following suit, Mr Ropati says he won’t be making any drastic decisions.

“We won’t be jumping into it so quickly but will be reviewing our junior college curriculum. There will be no big changes but we will be exploring the possibility of a rich, relevant, meaningful and specialised curriculum for Years 9 and 10 so that there is a smooth transition. Right now we are considering different approaches to delivering an integrated crosscurriculum.”

He says that the biggest barrier is over-assessment of young people who are under a lot of pressure. “It is undoubtedly heavy and burdensome on the teaching staff

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with so many assessments. The relentless assessment is linked to negative student wellbeing.

Teachers and students are being overworked and driven to the ground,” he says.

Mr Ropati believes learning shouldn’t be driven by assessment alone but should be “rich and deep” so that it can help young people to apply the knowledge they have learnt for life.

“Right now we will maintain a status quo till the consultation process ends and wait for the feedback from other principals, teachers, students and the review team. We have to move away from one size fits all and that is probably the biggest challenge,” he says.

Taking away exams will not make life less stressful, says Michael Williams.

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“We will be teaching 21st century life skills like resilience at College,” Michael Williams, Principal Pakuranga College.

Pakuranga College principal Michael Williams says that while some schools have announced too quickly that they are not doing NCEA Level 1 at all, and some are working towards it, Pakuranga College is focussing on how to integrate the curriculum, learning habits of 21st century skills that include communication skills, how to analyse, organise, problem solving skills, goal setting and working together as a team.

“As a school we are not going to make any changes to the NCEA Level 1 as it’s officially the first step on the ladder of success— teenagers at that stage of social development need to strive to achieve. It’s a critical plank,” he says.

“While over-assessment is a problem, we have to find a way to assess smarter by looking at a bigger piece of work - looking for overlaps in the curriculum.”

Mr Williams, the president of the Secondary Principals Association of New Zealand, acknowledges that the world is a lot more stressful than it used to be and that the college will make a conscious effort to teach skills like resilience.

“At one time we took it for granted that the students learnt to be resilient along the way but now we will be teaching problem-solving skills and resilience.

Resilience is stress with support.

Taking away exams will not make life less stressful.” he says.

“Currently a big, wide-reaching review by the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins, is being held.

From the principals’ perspective, the earlier review was poorly managed. There are some disgruntled principals but Mr Hipkins responded well at a recent national summit attended by 150 principals who will be putting in their submissions.

“The Minister, as well as the Secretary of Education, and other officials were there, and they were all listening and collating information. The Minister has extended the consultation timeframe from September to later and a new professional advisory group with a good representation from principals is going to be set up,” he says.

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By taking two years to gain NCEA Level 2, assessments will not be so frequent, says Diana Patience.

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“Students will begin working towards NCEA Level 2 over two years instead of focussing on NCEA Level 1 for a year,” Diana Patience, Principal Ormiston Senior College.

Diana Patience, principal of Ormiston Senior College, says Ormiston Senior College will be doing things differently with its Year 11 students next year.

“The Board and Senior Leadership Team are pleased to announce a new approach to NCEA in the first year of senior college.

“Students will begin working towards NCEA Level 2 over two years instead of focussing on NCEA Level 1 for a year and then Level 2 the second year.”

“Schools are becoming more aware of the adverse effect of continual assessment on adolescent mental health. At present, the stress and pressure do not abate for the final three years of schooling. By taking two years to gain NCEA Level 2,

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Barry Curtis Park run Barry Harrison comfortably won Saturday’s 5km Barry Curtis Park run. Harrison finished in 18:44.David Brown was second with a time of 19:58 and Wayne Handisides 20:48. assessments will not be so frequent nor the time-frames so pressured.”

However she says that assessments will not disappear. “Students in Year 11 next year will have the opportunity to achieve some credits towards Level 1 or 2. Assessment will be linked specifically to attaining numeracy and literacy standards and working towards some Level 2 standards. This will have a knock-on effect of also making Year 12 less pressured.” ➤➤A public consultation includes four `Make Your Mark’ competitions challenging students to share their vision of what education might look like in the future with grants, scholarships and prizes up for grabs. ➤➤The idea proposed is to scrap external exams leaving only internally-assessed literacy and numeracy tests and a project chosen by each student. ➤➤It proposes requiring 20 out of 80 credits in each of NCEA Levels 2 and 3 to come from a pathway course such as a trade’s course, a research project or a community action project.

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here was a sea of red hats of all shapes, sizes and designs at Howick Club on Friday afternoon.

The ladies in red hats and purple attire with lots of bling and feathers, merrily sang, danced, showed off their talent and had a lot of fun at the Talent Quest hosted by the Red Hat Society.

Organised by Queen Christine from the Precious Pukekos of Howick and Queen Wikibeek from the Crimson Kiwis from Thames, Red Hatters from 17 chapters all over New Zealand attended the

event.

Ladies get ready to misbehave, the co-host told a gathering of more than 150 women who cheered the performances that included, Botany Babes are Dreaming, Such Fun with Precious Pukekoes and Harry and the Boy by Vintage Violets.

The Red Hat Society is an international social organisation founded in the US for women over 50 to reconnect with old friends or make new ones - but is now open to women of all ages.

The idea behind it is to greet middle age with style and humour.

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Dementia’ and today we’ve had ladies come from as far away as Tauranga to Te Awamutu and New Plymouth,” says Queen Christine.

Women spend most of their lives devoted to their families, careers and community and being a Red Hatter provides an opportunity to connect to women and have a good time, she says.

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Power-packed performances at annual Koanga Spring Festival H

undreds of parents, grandparents, school principals, teachers, aunts, uncles and siblings at Farm Cove Intermediate School, have celebrated another successful year of the Koanga Spring Festival.

The celebration of local schools’ kapa haka groups has run for 27 years and this year students from 27 schools put up power-packed performances at Farm Cove Intermediate on Friday.

The performances were held at both the school gymnasium and hall to accommodate the steady stream of spectators.

Farm Cove Intermediate performed waiata (song) at a powhiri (welcoming ceremony), opening the Koanga Spring Festival 2018.

Months of hard work and training unfolded as primary and intermediate schools as well as secondary colleges performed the waiata, and kapa haka groups accompanied by guitarists won the audiences over with their enchanting performances.

The koha received goes back into the community supporting Owairoa ‘Garden of Memories’ and Matariki Marae.

Koanga means spring time and the festival truly celebrated the turn of seasons with a range of captivating Maori cultural performances.

Times photographer WAYNE MARTIN was there to capture the festival in all its magnificence.

Wowing the audience with their performances. 27 schools celebrated the Koanga Spring Festival at Farm Cove Intermediate on Friday.

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Education

Goff opens youth worker facility ■■By Farida Master

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he official opening of the youth worker rooms at Pakuranga College was a truly moving moment for Mike Turinsky, chief executive officer of Young Life Trust and Howick Local Board member.

Acknowledging the gathering at the college on Friday, he said it was a milestone. Among those present were minsters, pastors, acting principal of Pakuranga College Billy Merchant, former principal Pam Stone, Board of Trustees of the School, Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, Councillor Sharon Stewart, Howick Local Board members David Collings, Jim Donald, Adele White, Katrina Bungard and special guest Mayor Phil Goff.

Television personality Geoff Thomas and other school principals were also present.

Talking about the community partnership that started with the College in 1998, Mr Turinsky said it is an incredible legacy by former principal of 17 years, Pam Stone.

“While the dedicated youth worker rooms are located in Wairoa House, an old schoolhouse from the turn of the century, it is the people within this space that make it magical,” he said.

Pakuranga youth workers do their part to contribute to the collective effort of helping young people reach their potential and successfully navigate their school years to become positive contributors to the community.

“The youth workers help connect students to the many opportunities, support and services available at the school.

They also offer opportunities for youth to gain life skills, relationship and leadership skills and confidence to increase their resilience,” said Mr Turinsky, a passionate youth worker himself.

The cheerful Waiora rooms are a space dedicated for the youth work team to run mentoring sessions with students, facilitate group life skills and self-worth programmes, while providing a safe space for students to retreat as a welcoming place to hang out during lunch break.

There are currently four paid youth workers at Pakuranga College, led by team leader Carmel Bell.

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well-designed youth workers rooms officially open and addressed the students lightheartedly saying, “You are our future, and pay for our superannuation.”

He spoke about social media helping students to connect around the world and yet posing as a big challenge as there is so much bullying, peer-pressure, anxiety, conflict and matters of self esteem that students have to deal with.

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Laura, who is up front from the very start, with high energy, cheek and vocal strength, leads and celebrates her band – gives them licence to shine. And shine they do, with Wayne Mason, master of boogie ‘burning it up’ on the keys and adding his distinctive voice to the vocal mix. Mason is a well-known singer songwriter, also a fine boogie piano player ‘firing it up’ on their behalf. Think Fats Domino, think Dr John, think Professor Longhair and you’ll be in the right honky-tonk.

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Expect to hear a little Fats Domino, Beth Hart, Bonnie Raitt, Nina Simone, John Lee Hooker, some of Laura’s own and others she can put her stamp on, all with their roots in the blues. Laura says, “Blues comes straight from the heart and that’s just how I like it, it’s accessible, joyful, heartful

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aster, safer and more reliable public transport for east Aucklanders is a step closer today.

Designation has been approved for the next stage of AMETI Eastern Busway between Panmure and Pakuranga, which means the land required for the project has the approvals to proceed.

The announcement comes after more than three years of detailed public consultation and a Notice of Requirement process that culminated in a hearing late last year.

Mayor Phil Goff says the AMETI Eastern Busway will bring high frequency public transport to the fastgrowing region of east Auckland.

He says it will also offer significantly improved facilities for motorists and safer, faster connections for cyclists.

“New dedicated busways and cycleways will vastly improve travel times in the area, unlocking housing development opportunities in Panmure and beyond, and giving the local economy a serious boost,” he says.

“AMETI is a priority project that will better connect one of Auckland’s fastest growing areas with our transport network in which we are investing $28 billion over the coming 10 years.”

In June, Auckland Council approved the resource consent and recommended approval of the Notice of Requirement for the Panmure to Pakuranga stage of the project.

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stage of the $1.4 billion AMETI Eastern Busway project will begin later this year and involves construction of a dedicated, congestion free busway along Lagoon Drive and Pakuranga Road.

There will be new cycling and walking connections, improvements to major intersections, urban design and landscaping enhancements, a new bridge across Tamaki River and the creation of a new memorial park and improved public spaces.

Duncan Humphrey, AT programme director for AMETI Eastern Busway says this announcement gives certainty about what the future of transport looks like for east Auckland.

“This means that the residents, property owners, business owners and community organisations know what will be happening in their area and they can plan for their futures with certainty about the transport options they will have,” he says.

The project is separated into various stages, including Panmure to Pakuranga, Pakuranga to Botany, Pakuranga Town Centre and Reeves Road Flyover and a new interchange at Botany Town Centre.

Construction work on the next stage between Panmure and Pakuranga will start later this year.

Public consultation is currently underway for the Pakuranga to Botany stage. This stage includes the continuation of the busway along the centre of Ti Rakau Drive, development of a flyover to provide better travel options for motorists between Pakuranga Road and Pakuranga Highway, cycling and walking networks, a new station in Pakuranga Town Centre and a future interchange near Botany Town Centre.

AMETI Eastern busway will be completed by 2026. ➤ For more information on AMETI Eastern Busway go to at.govt.nz/ameti

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Launch of small business consultation This week the National Party launched its 2020 election policy development process, beginning with the ‘Have your say’ listening campaign for small businesses.

We want to hear from New Zealanders about what matters to you and let you share your ideas for this country’s future.

This is about listening, because we know you care about New Zealand’s future and you know what the Government can do to help you get ahead. We’ll use that to develop discussion documents next year and to put forward final policies in 2020.

We’re beginning with small businesses, the engine room of the economy. They create $80 billion of wealth each year and employ some 600,000 Kiwis. This Government is not listening to them but National will.

We want to hear about the biggest issues affecting them and their growth, what Government policies they’re most concerned about, and the laws and regulations that could be improved.

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We’re doing the work now because we don’t want to be like the current Government who did nothing in opposition and have now set up more than 160 reviews and working groups costing $170 million to figure out what to do. That uncertainty is what’s behind plummeting business confidence and we’ll learn from their mistakes.

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There are lots of exciting activities planned at Botany Library for the upcoming Mooncake Festival ➤➤Lantern riddles competition Botany Library welcome parents and children take the Riddle Challenge to celebrate Mooncake Festival. This event suitable for kids aged 7-12 years. The prizes sponsored by Hollywood Bakery Espresso and Life Pharmacy Botany. September 17-22. ➤➤Mooncake making Mooncake is a main dessert for celebrating Mooncake Festival. Botany Library invites kids aged 6-12 years come and learn how to make snow skin mooncake in fun way. Registration required, please call 261-8331. Saturday, September 22, 3pm-4pm. ➤➤Dances with the shadow puppet Botany Library invites Master Hou, founder of New Zealand Hou Lin Chinese Shadow Puppetry to teach kids aged 8-12 years to make their own puppet and experience real antique Chinese shadow puppet show. Registration required, please call Botany Library 261-8331. Saturday, September 29, 10.30am12.30pm.

➤➤Dynasty Qing shadow art exhibition Shadow Puppetry, or Shadow Play was very popular during the Qing dynasty in many parts of China.

Shadow Puppets were first made of paper sculpture later from the leather of donkeys or oxen. That’s why Chinese called it “Pi Ying”, which means shadow of leathers. Come and view these antique artworks from the Qing Dynasty. These delicate pieces from 200 years ago include: shadow puppets, flower shelves, animals, vehicles and furniture. Admission fees: Gold coin donation. Please call Botany Library 261-8331 for further information. September 17-30. ➤➤Botany Library Mooncake Festival celebration Bring your family and come to celebrate Mooncake Festival with Botany Library and Zhang Wan Dancing School. With their elaborate headpieces, you will be dazzled by their vibrant costumes and intricate dance moves. Don’t miss it. Sunday, September 23, 1.30pm-3pm.

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■■ advice on placing traps at home and disposal of the pests caught ■■ instructions on how to record your pest programme data “This school pest-free project is a first in Auckland. You will pilot what is to be a city-wide collaborative effort towards the vision of A Pest Free Auckland and help bring back biodiversity to your gardens,” council said. ➤➤When: September 13. Time: 7.30-8.30 pm (tea coffee and networking from 7pm) ➤➤Presenters: Ron Matthews,

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➤ Community notices Cranston visits

Judi Cranston is coming to the Howick Library, 25 Uxbridge Road, on Thursday, September 20.

Judi Cranston is a music educator and composer. Join us for two sessions featuring the songs and moves of ‘kindyRock’: 9:30am10:00am & 11:00am-11:30am.

Contact number 261-8067.

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There are swap boxes and the club has a monthly one page competition. New members are most welcome. Supper is served.

Contact: David 534-5656.

Community food pantry set up in Howick An open street food pantry has popped up in Howick.

The pantry can be found on the corner of Whitford Road and Union Road. The community is encouraged to take what they need and share what they can. Over the last week everything from fresh fruit and tinned goods to hygiene products have been donated to the pantry.

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“Added into the mix is a healthy number of unique browsers in August to realestate.co.nz, which hints at an early spring lift in housing activity,” says Taylor.

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“This is the first region to ever reach the $1 million asking price milestone in the 11 years of data collection history on realestate. co.nz,” says Taylor.

“Whether Central Otago-Lakes continues to outstrip Auckland as the most expensive region in terms of asking prices remains to be seen.

“It’s a smaller market and if there are a significant number of top-end properties coming onto the market at the same time, it can impact the average asking prices.

“Auckland is larger, with a more diverse range of properties, so it’s not always comparing apples with apples,” she says.

While Central Otago-Lakes led the charge with a significant lift in asking prices, there were 10 other regions which recorded record highs in asking prices last month.

These regions registered more modest gains and were equally balanced across the North and South Islands.

“Spring appears to have come early for the Auckland and Canterbury regions,” says Taylor.

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Heart and soul Mannering

With Ivan Agnew

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hen you measure a sportsman by his character and loyalty to his club, 300-game NZ Warrior Simon Mannering sits high up the totem pole of whatever team sport you want to name.

The dream of Warriors fans is to farewell the humble 33-year-old with an NRL crown that has eluded them since the team’s 1995 debut.

But he would be the first to caution about keeping their heads out of the clouds.

Interestingly, while fans debate whether Stacey Jones or Mannering is the greatest Warrior ever, they are very different. Stocky halfback Jones had attacking class - the acceleration, dummy, sidestep and swerve that makes Sean Johnson so special on his better days.

The rangy Mannering lacks those special gifts but more than compensates with his consistency, huge work rate, toughness and magnificent defence.

Throughout his career he has been the heart and soul of a team that failed to reach his high standards. However this year there have been some promising changes, a better pattern, a stauncher defence, a growing self-belief.

With eight NRL playoff teams finishing within two championship points of one another, this year’s competition has been particularly tight.

Simon Mannering shines with his consistency, huge work rate, toughness and magnificent defence.

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Cleary and James Maloney are calling the shots.

Former Warrior Maloney was in the 2011 Warriors team that went all the way to the grand final before bowing out. Coach of that team was Nathan’s father, Ivan.

Maloney continues to be a fierce competitor and his and Cleary’s clash with Blake Green and Shaun Johnson could have a major bear-

Hopefully Mannering’s final swansong will go beyond Saturday’s ANZ Stadium Sydney clash against the Penrith Panthers who the Warriors recently beat 36-16 after losing to them 36-4 in July.

Like the Warriors, the Panthers run hot and cold. But their last round triumph against the Melbourne Storm show just how dangerous they can be, especially when halves Nathan

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ing on the final result. Interestingly, the extremely competitive Maloney won 2013 and 2016 NRL crowns with the Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks respectively.

Fijian left-side pairing of Viliame Kikau and Waqa Blake form a dangerous combination that punished the Warriors in their July defeat.

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they run straight and pass quickly to prolific try-scorer David Fusitu’a and champion fullback Roger TuivasaSheck.

Experienced playmaker Green has formed a sweet partnership with Johnson and the fast and powerful Fusitu’a has taken his season’s tryscoring record to 23. The signs are promising within a side that has talent but can still go walkabout.

Meanwhile, Argentina’s confidence will have received a huge boost in the Rugby Championship following their surprise 32-19 home win against South Africa after losing their opener 34-21 in Durban.

Not only did they produce a strong forward pack but their slick passing, hard-running backs made huge incisions through a shaky Springboks defence.

It’s unlikely they will do that at Nelson on Saturday no matter what team the talent laden All Blacks field.

But that latest win will have earned coach Steve Hansen’s respect.

Although it is good to see Argentina making progress, it is sad to note the decline in South African rugby which is lacking the mental toughness and competitive spirit for which they were famous for so long. ➤➤ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

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Howick Pakuranga prems look to retain Hedley Howarth trophy ■ BY JIM BIRCHALL

T

he Auckland Premier Men’s cricket season kicks off on October 20, a couple of weeks later than last year.

The late start negates the use of artificial wickets which allowed play to get underway in changeable spring weather, but were not seen as ideal for premier grade cricket.

I caught up with Bill Walsh who will be captaining the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club’s premier side The Alpacas again this year, and asked him what he views as the strategy to retaining the two-day competition prize, the Hedley Howarth trophy.

“The key to our success last year was the ability of everyone to contribute under pressure at some point during the course of the season to win games.

We’ll be looking for more of the same this year”.

The boys from the east enjoyed a stellar season in 2017/18.

As well as winning the Hedley Howarth two day competition, they also and came fourth in the Jeff

The Howick Pakuranga premier side celebrate after winning the Hedley Howarth trophy for 2017/18.

Crowe Cup 50 over competition, and first in their Twenty-Twenty group.

There have been some changes in personnel.

Last year’s coach Ben Williams has

with his muscular hitting.

Walsh is also hoping to have some of the club’s BlackCaps available early season.

When coupled with Auckland

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Aces’ Danru Ferns and Jamie Brown and veteran all-rounder Donovan Grobbelaar, the side has a solid look to it.

Blackcaps allrounder and long term HPCC servant Colin De Grandhomme has departed for Tauranga, something that Walsh says is “a big loss losing a great club man like Dutchy” but believes he will be “in his element” down in the Bay of Plenty sunshine.

The clubhouse has also undergone some off-season changes. It is now boasting a new pro shop run by cricket retailer Freedom2play. co.nz who supply cricket and hockey apparel, uniforms and gear.

The shop is located on the first floor of the clubrooms, and is open Tuesday – Friday (4pm – 8pm) and Saturday and Sunday (12 noon – 4pm).

Player registration starts with a muster on Saturday September 8, or players can enrol via the club’s website hpcc.org.nz

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