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is heart rate shoots up a little every time someone approaches him to talk at a supermarket or on the street.

And then there’s sweet relief when he realises that people are only being kind with words of encouragement.

The beleaguered Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has had a rough run since the free-for-all ugly political fallout with the National Party and his friendturned-foe Simon Bridges, in October.

He says that he is touched by people’s kindness and compassion towards him.

“Even when you think that everyone is against you, you will find people who care for you. I have got so much strength and motivation from human kindness that I have been touched by and for that I am truly grateful,” he says, getting a tad emotional.

Just three days away from attending the first day at Parliament, he openly admits that given a second chance, he would have done things very differently when he got into `flight or fight mode’ with Bridges. He now wants to make

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amends and work hard at rebuilding damaged relationships.

“I am sorry that my personal life and falling-out with my political party has hurt not only my family and friends (but also) people in my electorate who trusted me,” he says.

“I know there is a lot of disappointment and people are sceptical but I will prove to people that instead of running and going into hiding, I will front up to people even if it is one by one.”

He says he is not a quitter.

“I am going to get back to being a local MP and champion local causes. I will work hard at grassroots politics. I will go back to basics and stay focussed. I will be more accessible since I don’t have the obligation to travel to other MP’s electorates. People will see me a lot more now in my patch. My Botany office is now open.

“I will prove to them what I am capable of and I do appreciate all the criticism that I have got.

“Abbess Manshin of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple told me, ‘don’t just talk to people that you mean differently.

Prove it to the people’. And that’s what I intend to do.

“This has been a huge wakeup call. I have suffered a big life shock finding myself locked up in a mental health facility with a stainless steel toilet attached to it. That’s the time it hit me and I wondered how did I get there?

“I’ve decided to stand up again and prove that my apology for the sorrow I have caused to my dear and near ones and to the people in my electorate is genuine.”

Ross, who has done a lot of introspection, says he feels strangely liberated.

“Since I am an independent candidate now and don’t have to think of any party policies or background in three seconds flat when I am being asked a question, I can be more honest.

I have much more flexibility... can now talk to MPs of all parties and get things done.

“I have no hate for anyone in Parliament.”

Admitting that in October he was driven by hate-fuelled rage he says he has learned from those around him that no amount of political pointscoring is worth hurting family, friends and constituents.

“We all spend too much time fighting and bickering.

“We need to remember that

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Trying to analyse the reason why he reacted the way he did, he explains, “All my life I have been a fighter who had to fight for survival. I didn’t have a father and mother who looked after me and was brought up by my grandmother. I always had to fight and prove myself to people, to stand up for things I believe in. The same instinct to fight has helped me to be a strong advocate for people in the electorate.

“I am now a big supporter of people who have mental health struggles and am going to show that there should be no stigma attached to it.

“Just because you have cracked and been sectioned to mental health, doesn’t mean that you can’t achieve things.

I will be the voice for people who have struggled with mental health.

“No one owes me anything but I hope people do give me an opportunity to prove myself all over again. I hope that Simeon Brown our neighbouring MP who is doing a great job is open to working with me in the area.”

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Leading NZ pianist Ludwig Treviranus presents a programme called ‘Fantasy’.

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Autumn series gets underway It’s time for the Autumn Series of the very popular Thursdays @ Seven concerts at All Saints Church, Howick to get underway. The first concert is on Thursday February 28, 7-8pm.

Leading NZ pianist Ludwig Treviranus presents a programme called ‘Fantasy’, including music by father and son, JS Bach and CPE Bach, and also Scriabin and Liszt. It’s sure to be a great opener for the series with plenty of pianistic beauty and fireworks.

The Autumn Series has also been supported

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he God of Wealth was there in full regalia as members of the Pakuranga Chinese Association met up on Saturday at Fortunes Restaurant, Ti Rakau Dr, for a foodie feast to bring in the New Year.

Organised by Barry Hung the much loved founder of the Pakuranga Chinese Association, the membership of the association that was once around 400 has now jumped to over 800 members.

And while it was impossible to fit in all the members for a Friday lunch, the Saturday celebration was held to accommodate members who didn’t manage a table the day before.

Non-stop plates of sumptuous Chinese food arrived but the dish that everyone looked forward to is the fleshy fish that symbolises prosperity. There were lucky dips and plenty of prizes given away.

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, who is soon going to be a firsttime dad, also managed to get away from a pre-natal class he was attending with wife Rebecca and dropped into the restaurant to wish the Chinese members a very Happy Year of the Pig, in Mandarin.

The Times also wishes all its Asian readers a very happy and prosperous new year.

Above: Barry Hung (fith from left, checked shirt) along with MP Simeon Brown and members of the Pakuranga Chinese Association raise a glass to bring in the New Year; Left: Bi Guicheng dressed up as God of Wealth.

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t 80-years-old, Laurie Hayward knows his way around a classic.

The former engineer has spent almost a year giving new life to an old E-Type Jaguar, something he calls a labour of love.

And next month you’ll be able to admire his hard work at the Brit & Euro Car Show.

“I’ve been a Jag enthusiast since the 60s and an owner of seven Jags since 1982,” he says.

“I bought this down in the mouth E type last year and added to my ‘66 and 2000 S type collection.

“I then put hundreds of hours of my time, which has been a great pleasure, giving it new life.”

Laurie said the 51-year-old E-type needed a lot of tender love and care, and he was only too happy to take on the project.

He removed the back seat, built a storage locker with ply and cov-

ered it in carpet, as is standard in all open two-seater jags and reinstalled the sun visors with all new fittings.

He refurbished the seats and moved them back to make entry and exit into the car easier, which required extending the pedals and steering wheel.

Laurie has also completely reupholstered the doors and the interior in two-tone leather and vinyl.

“The fold-down hood also had some serious problems which involved the removal of the frame, disassembly of the same and repainting prior to repairing the damaged parts and how down clips,” he says.

“The windscreen wipers didn’t work and replacement parts from England required the complete removal of the dashboard. Not an easy job for 80-year-old hands and bones,” he laughs.

He then moved onto the boot where he replaced the petrol tank, the ply, the boot opener

and cable.

But there’s still plenty more work to be done.

However the restoration will go on hold so that Laurie can proudly show off his Jag at the fourth annual Brit and Euro Car Show at Lloyd Elsmore Park on March 3.

The underneath of the bonnet will be completely stripped, repainted and rebuilt.

Laurie also plans to install EZ power steering to make parking “old-man-friendly”, he says.

But he says this project will be his last.

“After this work is completed I suspect reality will set in and this will bring an end to my car restoration years,” he says.

“But my love affair with Jags will live on, as will being married to Pat. We were wed in 1961, the year the first E-types were built.” ➤➤The Brit and Euro Classic Car Show will be held at Lloyd Elsmore Park on March 3 from 10am.

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Youth Council launches consultation on T2 Lane The Howick Youth Council has this week launched a youth-focused consultation on Auckland Transport’s plan to introduce a T2/Bus Lane on Pakuranga Road.

The consultation aims to offer clarity around the views of youth in East Auckland and ensure that youth voices are heard in important decisions regarding public transport in East Auckland.

“Youth are one of the key stakeholders in public transport because it’s usually our only means of getting around.

“Auckland Transport should always conduct extensive consultation with youth when they make choices around public transport,” says Howick Youth Council chairperson Jack Collins.

Collins is concerned that the

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lack of engagement is not a new issue.

“When Auckland Transport bought in the new Eastern bus network at the end of 2017, a lot of young people expressed disappointment.

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“Now we’re committed to making sure young people get a say on the T2/Bus Lane on Pakuranga Road.” ➤➤The Howick Youth Council’s consultation survey can be found on at www.bit. ly/hyct2consultation.

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Excrement overflow nightmare ■■By Therese Henkin

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magine waking up to the pungent smell of the neighbourhood’s sewage overflowing into your backyard.

This was the reality for one Pakuranga family who woke on Saturday January 19 to find waste water

pouring out of the gully trap on their property, flooding the garden and underneath their home.

The Guyan family, who live on the lower end of Gossamer Drive directly above the main sewerage pipe for the neighbourhood, spent an entire day trying to prevent their home from flooding with sewage.

Howick RSA celebrated Paulette Trotter’s fine work.

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A fond farewell for Paulette Paulette Trotter has been to Welfare Officer of the Howick RSA for almost quarter of a century. It’s a job she has made her own over the years, as the services provided grew as the needs changed.

Paulette was always on hand to support veterans, their families and members with a kind word, a hug, or advice on things related to Veterans’ Affairs, Work and Income NZ, home care, funeral arrangements, hospital visits or just a friendly and sympathetic ear.

Her support at special club occasions such as Anzac Day, a mark of her commitment to her role and the RSA and the members, especially her ‘oldies”, the veterans.

As a Justice of the Peace she made herself available at the club or even visited homes to expedite those much-needed JP signatures

At a special farewell afternoon tea in Paulette’s honour at the Howick RSA on January 31, Madeleine East MNZM, Deputy Chairperson of the Poppy and Welfare Trusts, made a presentation.

She noted Paulette’s commitment to the role and her dedication to those who needed support, showing genuine concern and compassion, touching so many lives during her years in the role, not just veterans but their families and other members of the RSA community needing support.

“You have made the role your own Paulette, leaving very big shoes to fill.”

Paulette is now looking forward to spending more time at the beach and with her own family as she moves into her muchdeserved retirement years.

The only way to protect their home was to dig trenches and cut a large hole into their retaining wall to divert the waste water away.

A substantial amount of waste water had already collected beneath their home, while the rest of it poured into the stream behind their house.

“It was horrendous and we had absolutely no idea what to do. Faeces and toilet paper were several inches deep. But it took more than 30 minutes to get through to someone at Watercare on their emergency line,” says Annelies Guyan.

“We found Watercare extremely slow to react. The first two people who turned up to our house were largely unhelpful and weren’t able to tell us what could be done.

“Meanwhile my husband is desperately trying to stop the sewage from leaking into our home.”

The couple say it took less than three seconds to fill a 10 litre bucket.

They estimate more than 80,000 litres of sewage came out of the gully trap between 8am and 3pm when the flow finally stopped.

“We had also been in contact with the fire service who said they said they couldn’t believe that Watercare hadn’t yet done anything to slow down the overflow. Unfortunately they were unable to help unless the water literally seeped into our house.”

Guyan said she and her family are furious because they were promised

by Manukau Water that yearly maintenance of the sewerage pipe would be undertaken.

“They haven’t cleaned these pipes in years, and it was just a matter of time before this happened.”

Guyan said it wasn’t until around 12.45pm when a senior Watercare employee arrived that the family were given any direction or apology.

At 4pm, after more than seven hours of constant overflow, a cleanup crew arrived.

Guyan said they did a good job, but she was shocked that nobody from watercare was present to oversee the clean up.

She and her husband, who know nothing about waste management and clean-up, were responsible for pointing them in the right direction, she says.

“There ended up being areas we forgot to tell them about that should

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have been tended to that weren’t.”

She said the clean-up crew also needed to remove large sections of infected soil and they are unsure if this will be replaced.

Guyan says they were left with sewage underneath their home, and uncertainty over whose responsibility it is to clean it up. “Watercare are adamant that they are not responsible for the clean-up underneath the house, even though it was their sewerage system that flooded it,” she says.

Guyan says she wonders what has been done to ensure the stream behind their house, which flows into the Tamaki Estuary, is safe and free of contamination. “Who knows how much damage this has done to the stream and the surrounding environment, not to mention the threat to the health and safety of us and the whole community.”

When Guyan contacted the Times, Watercare had not been in touch with the family and nobody had been sent to reassess the waste water under the house.

Since the Times contacted Watercare, they have been back out to the property and assisted in the cleanup of the underneath of the house.

“Unfortunately, an overflow did occur at this property on Gossamer Drive at the weekend. The previous overflow was 10 years ago, in 2009,” says Rachel Hughes, a Watercare spokesperson.

“After the resident called us, our crew arrived onsite within 30

minutes. They found the pipe was blocked with rubbish (e.g. sanitary products and wet-wipes) as well as cooking fat.

“They cleared the pipe and cleaned the affected area. The crew tested the affected stream and detected low levels of ammonia, indicating very low levels of contamination.”

Hughes said Watercare were unaware of any ongoing issues.

She says Watercare are unable to calculate the volume of wastewater that overflowed, but say based on the size of the pipe and the low level of ammonia detected, it would not have been 80,000 litres.

Watercare carry out routine flushing in areas where there are recurring overflows, Hughes says. “We believe this pipe hasn’t been flushed in the past few years because the pipe has been operating effectively for 10 years. However, because it overflowed at the weekend, it will return to a pipe flushing programme.”

Hughes says they will continue working with the community to educate them on the cause of overflows and how they can prevent them.

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Greetings, blessings at opening of Te Uho o te Nikau Primary School ■■By Farida Master

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t’s not very often that a politician gives credit to a member of the opposition, but that is exactly what Minister of Education Chris Hipkins graciously did at the opening of new school Te Uho o te Nikau Primary School on Flat Bush Road.

Hipkins acknowledged former education minister Nikki Kaye for her contribution to the launch of the school. Kaye, who was trying to appear as nondescript as possible as she kept her distance from being centre stage, looked pleasantly surprised.

Hipkins also said that he loved the welcome sign the kids had specially made for him.

“Whenever I’m at these type of events I think of the wonderful quote from Winston Churchill. ‘First we shape our building then they shape us,’- particularly true where schools are concerned,” he said.

Foundation principal Mel Bland, who spent almost a year working out of Ormiston Junior College during construction, was as enthusiastic as the students.

An emotional Bland acknowledged the foundation staff members, board of trustees, caretaker and the people who built the school, as well as the company that designed the school uniforms and the handful of foundation students that have enrolled at the school.

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Talk, Film and Wander the Galleries Visit the Polish Museum in Howick to hear the story of the 733 Polish children of Pahiatuan on February 14 from 10am 12.30pm. Forcibly deported from Poland to Russia during WWII, then exiled to Persia, the small group of children were invited to New Zealand for the rest of the duration of WWII. There will be a screening of the film ‘Poles Apart’, which tells the poignant story and background of some of these children. View stunning original artworks and peruse two floors of Polish culture, art and history in the galleries. $10.00 per person.

Morning tea included. Bookings not required. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. Ph 09 533 3530.

Howick Orchid Society

Howick Orchid Society will begin the 2019 meetings on Sunday 10th February, held in the Fencible Lounge Uxbridge Road at 1.30pm. The speaker will be Joel Schiff who be talking about his book “ Rare and Exotic Orchids”, he will have books for sale. Afternoon tea, orchid plant raffles, orchid flowers displayed, visitors welcome, entry $2. Phone Anton for more details 537 1251.

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Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? `Grease’ will be screened on Feb 22, Barry Curtis Park. Family activities from 6.20pm. Movie starts at sunset (sunset at approximately 8.25pm).

Movie run time 1 hour 51 mins.

This event is brought to you by the Howick Local Board. Bring along a picnic, order dinner online or grab a bite from one of our food stalls.

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Win a $150 voucher! The Waipuna Conference Suites Highbrook Fun Run and Walk is only three weeks away! Register by Wednesday February 6 and you will go into the draw to win a $150 shopping voucher. Date Wednesday Feb 20. Start time 5.30pm for 5.45pm start. The event is organised by Rotary Club of Highbrook. You can participate as an individual, team or an organisation for the 5km walk, 5km run, 10km run.

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The next meeting of the Howick Branch of the NZSG will be held on Saturday February 9 at St Andrews Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick at 1.30 pm. John Mitchell will be speaking about the coastal defences of Auckland from 1841-1959. Door charge $5.00. Visitors welcome. Further information Ph. 576-4715 or 5765400.

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Pakuranga Branch. The next meeting is on Tuesday February 12 at Te Tuhi Art Centre at 9.30am.

We will be entertained by singer Jim Speery to sing for us. Members can pay their members’ dues $10 plus pay for our first outing Scenepoint followed by lunch at Pt Chevalier RSA. $30. New members welcome to pop in and make new friends over tea or coffee.

Phone Bonnie 2737538 or Maureen 5767661.

Chinese New Year

Come celebrate Chinese New Year Family Fun Day on Saturday and Sunday, February 9 and 10 at Botany Town Centre from 2-5.30pm. There will be plenty of entertainment to bring in the Year of the Pig. There will also be a Chinese New Year Family Celebration at the Pakuranga Plaza from 2-5.30pm on the same weekend.

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Givealittle page raises $159k ■■By Therese Henkin

Lam said he had never seen an accident this bad in his career.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Inspector Cornell Kluessein said three cars - an SUV, a four-wheel drive and a wagon - were waiting at the lights on Botany Rd when the third car was rearended.

He said the fourth car came up at a high speed and crashed into the back of the third car shunting all three cars forward.

The person driving the car that crashed into the back of Mr Hu was trapped initially and had to be removed by the fire brigade.

The person in that fourth car, a Holden sedan, was taken to Middlemore Hospital.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen, or who has dash camera footage of an older model Holden Commodore executive vehicle being driven prior to the crash.

Police believe the vehicle may have been in the areas around Botany Road, Ridge Road, Bleakhouse Road, Pakuranga Highway and Aviemore Drive.

If you saw this vehicle, contact Constable Graham Mako, Counties Manukau Serious Crash Unit, on 021 192 0746 or email Graham.Mako@police.govt.nz ➤➤The funds from the givealittle page will go directly to Mr Hu’s wife, and some will be used to cover his funeral costs. ➤➤https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ support-the-victims-family-of-thebotany-downs-car

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ore than $100,000 has been raised through a givealittle page for the family of the man killed while stopped at a Botany intersection.

Zhengwen Alan Hu, 50, died after his car was rear-ended while he and the drivers of two other vehicles were waiting at a red light at the busy Ti Rakau Drive and Botany Road intersection around 5pm on Monday, January 28, the Auckland Anniversary holiday.

A Givealittle page was set up over the weekend by Dr Jacky Lam who was one of the first people on the scene when Hu was killed.

Thousands of donations have been made by people and businesses all around the country.

As of midday Monday, February 4 $159,270 had been raised for Hu’s wife and children.

“Alan leaves behind his devoted wife and two young daughters aged 8 and 11. They went from a perfectly happy, healthy family to utter devastation in the blink of an eye,” Dr Lam says.

“Their lives have been torn apart and it’s hard to imagine how long and arduous the journey to recovery will be. On top of the sorrow of losing her husband and their dad, they are now in financial hardship from the loss of his income.”

Lam told the Herald he arrived on the scene shortly after 5pm and worked with emergency services and a trainee nurse to try and save Hu’s life.

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The proposal would see the left westbound lane on Pakuranga Road heading towards Panmure turned into a T2/Bus Lane.

This is part of a wider traffic management plan which would include a Park and Ride service from Lloyd Elsmore Park and express bus services to the Panmure train station.

Brown says AT’s refusal to consult the public is frustrating.

“This is a major change to one of the most heavily trafficked roads in the country. Statistics suggest that if Pakuranga Road was a State Highway, it would be the 4th or 5th busiest in the country. This of course comes as no surprise to Pakuranga and Howick residents who rely on this road every day to get to and from work and everywhere in between. The vast majority of people living in east Auckland work outside the east Auckland area, so a change like this could have a significant impact on their daily travel.”

Brown says consultation by AT should be a requirement and a priority so that the community who frequent Pakuranga Road get a say on what will work best for traffic management.

“Failing to consult with communities before major changes are made is becoming AT’s

The T2/Bus Lane is expected to be in place between Highland Park and Ti Rakau through the AMETI Eastern Busway construction period of two years.

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bread and butter. In many cases they may actually find that those affected by their changes might know better about what will and won’t work,” he says.

AT spokesperson Matt Poland has said formal public consultation has not been undertaken because these are “temporary, essential traffic management measures” to minimise congestion during a construction period as opposed to “permanent changes to the road layout”.

The T2/Bus Lane is expected to be in place through the AMETI Eastern Busway construction period of two years.

Construction of the next stage is planned to commence in April and AT are aiming to launch the new park and ride / express service option a few weeks prior to work commencing.

But Brown says if AT won’t consult the community, he will.

Last week Brown launched a survey that will give affected motorists the chance to have their say.

He says he intends to present the results to AT. “This survey will also ask respondents their opinion on another proposal to reduce traffic along Pakuranga Road – a Park and Ride at Lloyd Elsmore Park with shuttle buses to Panmure Train Station,” he says.

Brown will also be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday February 27 to discuss these issues. This will be held at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club at 7:00pm, and all are welcome to attend. ➤➤The survey can be found online by visiting simeonbrown.national.org.nz.

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We invite you to join us as the sun sets and the village transforms magically into the most perfect romantic setting.

Bring a picnic dinner and relax with us as our DJ entertains you with ‘Love Songs on the Lawn’ and a bit of dancing if you wish. Send us a special song request with your booking and bring some extra change as there will be a variety of hot and cold drinks and homemade sweet treats for sale.

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hen Pauline Bolton first suggested that they capture time in a capsule, she didn’t think the management at Edgewater Retirement Village would take her seriously.

At that point of time she had no clue about the amount of work and research that goes into putting memorabilia into a capsule that will be opened in 50 years.

Soon a committee of enthusiasts wanting to contribute to a time capsule was formed. A lot of brain-storming and talking to the conservation department at the Auckland Museum later, the nifty team of seniors were wiser.

“We were told that we couldn’t use paper clips, plastic, metal, leather, wool, wood, ordinary paint, oil or rubber,” says Pauline who mooted the idea. “There has to be no moisture or acids.”

Bev Macnaughtan who is an ace at scrapbooking and has spent many man hours creating lots of beautiful scrapbooks for the village, says that they had to use acid free paper with no staples or paper clips.

“We had to be careful not to include anything that would disintegrate.”

While there were a few naysayers, the go-getting team wasn’t going to allow a couple of discouraging remarks dampen their enthusiasm.

Instead they divided the jobs between them and got working

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Above: Village residents hold on to some of the exhibits that went into the time capsule. Left to right Patricia Lavers, Pauline Bolton, Bev Macnaughtan, Helen Paton, Adrienne Jury and Dolly Sadgrove; Left: Cartoons and illustrations by Adrienne Jury have also been saved for posterity.

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on things that were of interest to them.

Bev worked on fashion and the style quotient of their times while Adrienne Jury, a skilled artist, did what she does best, sketch cartoons and impressions of the retirement village for posterity.

“How we do our banking, transport, medical care, films photographs of various activities, trips, sport, TV guides and the Herald as well as the Howick and Pakuranga Times have all be fitted into the glass capsule,” says Pauline.

Helen Paton says this was their chance to have a bit of a laugh and a gossip...even as they wondered where the time capsule will be put down.

Everyone contributed to it depending on the talent they had— and everything was

East Auckland Kids’ TRYathlon Hundreds of East Auckland children will swim, cycle and run their way to the finish line as part of the upcoming Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon.

The popular kids’ event is being held at Point England Reserve on Sunday February 10 with the TRYathlon starting at 9am. Participants will receive a medal from special sporting star guests.

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acceptable, they say.

The glass container was sealed with a marine grade sealant to stand the test of time. There was plenty of plumber’s tape to go around it.

A specially designed box to keep the jar stable and safe was built by grounds and maintenance manager Bruce Pholprasert.

Bruce built a special planter box with a plaque and fixed the time capsule at the bottom so that it is easily accessible.

The planter now has a special place of pride at the retirement village which is currently going through major renovations.

“Fifty years later, the residents of the village will open the capsule and discover how we lived,” smiles Pauline who is currently looking for another major project to take on.

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Something in the water The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra this month will perform in Auckland and Wellington two of the best-loved pieces of baroque music ever written.

The concert Water Music, at Wellington’s Cathedral of St Paul and Auckland’s St Matthew-in-the-City, features Georg Philipp Telemann’s Water Music and George Frideric Handel’s Water Music.

The pieces, written six years apart, are considered two of the finest works of the baroque period, 1600-1750.

Water Music is the first of the NZSO’s 2019 Baroque Series of concerts, directed by the Orchestra’s Concertmaster.

Further concerts in the year will also feature works by baroque masters Vivaldi, Fux and Corelli in Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton.

Water Music will also be performed in Invercargill in September.

The Baroque Series follows the NZSO’s sold-out baroque concert Back to Bach at the Cathedral of St Paul in 2018.

“Baroque music is classical music at its purest and most transparent, while still including all the elements of human emotion,” says Leppänen. “As we perform without a conductor, we rely upon and react to one another making the performance experience intense and inclusive.”

Numerous baroque works were first performed in churches and for the Baroque Series the NZSO has secured the Cathedral of St Paul, St-Matthew-in-the-City and Hamilton’s Holy Trinity Cathedral.

“Where we perform baroque music is very important. The venues for 2019 were chosen for their

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intimate settings, atmosphere and acoustics,” says Leppänen.

Leppänen says Telemann’s Water Music, which premiered in 1723, is an inventive orchestral suite written to celebrate the centennial of the Hamburg Admiralty.

“You can feel the ocean’s movements, mythological deities sleeping, in love, joking, angry and, then, finally, the happy sailors at the Hamburg port. It celebrates the importance of the sea, the port, and how both provided prosperity and livelihood for the city.”

Handel’s Water Music was written to be performed on water. Commissioned by King George I for a royal jaunt on the River Thames in 1717, Handel conducted 50 musicians on a barge. The King loved the piece so much the musicians played it several times in the first evening. It has become one of Handel’s best-known pieces. ➤➤www.nzso.co.nz

win tickets The Times has two double passes to giveaway for the concert at St-Matthew-in-the-City at 7.30pm on Thursday February 14. To win, enter online at www.times.co.nz by February 11, 2019.

fter completing an eightmonth world tour in 2018, and following recent performances at the Cirque Noel Festival in Graz, Austria, Backbone is a circus which goes straight for the jugular and leaves no viewer – whether young, old or in-between – unmoved.

In less than a decade, Adelaidebased acrobatic company Gravity & Other Myths has rocketed to stellar acclaim across the world, with a number of disarming and accomplished circuses. They will be making their debut in Tamaki Makaurau as part of the 2019 Auckland Arts Festival in March with their latest sensation, Backbone.

Elegantly staged, Backbone is a celebration of human connectedness and a study of strength. Sexy but sincere, raw yet utterly disciplined, conceptually brilliant and awesomely athletic, Backbone is proof that performers can’t do the impossible without a little elbow grease and a lot of sweat.

Gravity & Other Myths is an internationally renowned circus company which pushes the boundaries of contemporary circus. Formed in Adelaide in 2009, their honest approach to performance creates shows which focus on human connection and acrobatic virtuosity.

Backbone is directed by Darcy Grant who is a graduate of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, the company who brought their marvellous kids’ show Junk to the 2018 Auckland Arts Festival. He is also a founding member of Brisbane’s famous circus company C!rca.

Backbone is a masterpiece of modern circus.

Gravity & Other Myths is Australia’s longest performing circus ensemble. They know and trust each other intently, which is excellent given they spend most of the show tumbling, somersaulting and flying, in multi-person towers, as human skipping ropes and in other immensely and collaboratively treacherous situations.Auckland Arts Festival Artistic Director, Jonathan Bielski says, “Backbone is a masterpiece of modern circus. I thought I’d seen everything there was to see until I went to this. It’s not just for families, kids, and

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“Auckland is not one of those regions, but has its own story to tell,” says realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Taylor.

Real-time statistics from the country’s largest property listing site show the national property asking price in January 2019 climbed 3.3 per cent on the previous month to $695,116 - the highest on record.

Taylor says when realestate. co.nz started collecting data 12 years ago (January 2007) the average national asking price for a property was $410,666.

“Since then, the continuous increases in the national asking prices have largely been led by the Auckland region, but this month it was a diverse mix of eight other regions which took the limelight,” she says.

“These eight regions paint an interesting picture. Typically, they have experienced a fall in new listings, and have low overall stock levels, which has helped vendors command handsome prices for their properties.

“The eight regions that experienced all-time high asking prices in January were Waikato, Gisborne, Wellington, Nelson and Bays, Otago, Southland, Central Northland and Manawatu/Wanganui.”

Nationally, there was a 2.5 per cent fall in the total number of houses for sale in January compared with January 2018.

The total number of houses for sale across New Zealand in January was 24,878.

Despite this fall in houses for sale across the country, property seekers were still heavily interested in the market, with realestate.co.nz registering 1,126,076 unique users who were browsing for property in January.

“The Kiwi passion for property is alive and kicking,” says Taylor.

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Previous experience in: u Factory sewing u Full garment construction Must have NZ Residency or New Zealand Work Visa 40 hours per week.

Requires some heavy lifting.

Contact Emily

09 263 4566 TUITION

Enrol now for 2019 Music lEssons

Howick Youth Orchestra & Concert Bands Saturdays and Tuesdays at Pakuranga Intermediate Violin  Guitar  Piano Saxophone  Flute  Cello Clarinet  Oboe  Drums Trumpet  Trombone French Horn  Bassoon Music for 5-6 year olds

music@hsm.co.nz www.hsm.co.nz

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs

MATHS PHYSICS Calculus Stats Chem. Tutor NCEA/ Camb. Ph 250 4422 or 021 107 2851

171 Moore St. Howick 0274 760 577 easterncovercentre.co.nz

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WATERBLASTING

3 Specialist waterblasting

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

We have teachers in your area. (Est 63 yrs)

0800 696 874

NZ Modern School of Music www.modernmusic.co.nz

CD266128

Please send your CV to work@riverhills.school.nz if you are interested in joining our awesome team.

Macleans College

P.A. TO THREE DEPUTY PRINCIPALS Term Time Only

35 hours of work (8.00 am to 3.30 pm) during term time with some work during holidays as necessary, commencing 6 March 2019, or by negotiation.

We require someone who is; highly...

• Computer literate • Self-motivated • Flexible ...and calm under pressure, with a good sense of humour.

The applicant must be an organised efficient secretary to manage office operations and be proficient in Word. Skills in Excel and PowerPoint will be advantageous. The position involves significant staff and student contact so an ability to relate to people is essential. Previous school office experience an advantage but not essential. This is a challenging and busy role.

For the current job description, go to www.macleans.school.nz/staff/careers-at-macleans/vacancies Send applications, including a CV and names of three referees who may be contacted to: applications@macleans.school.nz Applications close Friday 15 February 2019

Practice Nurse Part Time

Do you want to be a valued member of a supportive management and multi-disciplinary team and work in a purpose-built facility, within an idyllic East Auckland location?

Key attributes and requirements to be in this role: - Practice Nurse experience - Registered New Zealand Nurse with current annual Practicing Certificate - Hold a current CPR Certificate - Hold a current vaccinators certificate essential - Phlebotomy and cannulation skills a bonus - Chronic Care management - Passionate about sharing nursing knowledge and skills - Be positive,compassionate and motivated with a can do attitude - Be able to work independently as well as a team player - Be organised and able to prioritise If you have the above skills and qualities, then we would like to hear from you.

Hours are: Monday - Friday only, no weekend work.

Send you CV to: stephanie@myhealthteam.nz

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& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows 3 Domestic & commercial 3 Low pressure bio-wash 3 Professional presentation CD140634

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All Tree Work - Fully Insured - Qualified Arborists Over 25yrs Exp. 535 9093 027 476 0246

30 hours per week

We are seeking a highly motivated person with a ‘glass half full’ disposition to support students who need some extra help.

Experienced sewing machinists wanted for busy factory in Manukau.

DS TREES & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Ph Doug 021537171/537-8595

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

TEACHER AIDE We are looking for a team player with lots of initiative, and enthusiasm for our diverse learners. You need to be open to learning and following the guidance of teaching staff.

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 broken windows  glazing  mirrors  cat doors  balustrades  showers  splashbacks

Practice nurse

Required at a busy, friendly medical centre in Howick from end of February 2019.

Part-time approximately 21.5 hours a week.

Vaccinators certificate and MedTech experience essential. Will consider recent nursing graduates with excellent communication skills.

Email to reception attention Practice Manager: howickreception@outlook.com or fax (09) 5373672 www.howickhealth.co.nz.

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ELECTRICIAN Reg. hard working & reliable, value for dollars, all work undertaken. Satisfaction guar Ph 534-8889

& STUMP GRINDING

ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL

GARAGE doors supply & repairs. Ph Amnon (021) 399616 or 268-2383a/h no extra charge Sundays

Sewing MachiniStS wanted

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ELECTRICIAN NZ registered, very reasonable rates. All electrical services.

027 296 1520

TREES

Power you need KOBA BATTERIES

allen2harriman@gmail.com

ELECTRICAL

All about

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Domestic/Commercial  New builds  Ground water problems Phone Allen 027 546 0553

Phone Josh 021 074 8027

49D Springs Rd, Ph/Fax East Tamaki274 0495 – 22 Greenmount Dr, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899 24B Polaris Pl, East Tamaki - OPEN SAT 8.30-1pm +GST Ph/Fax 274 0495 – 22 Greenmount East Tamaki Ph/Fax 274 0495 Dr,

GARAGE DOORS

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CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

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New Work ♦ Renovations Specialists ♦ Bathroom / Kitchen ♦ Gas Installations ♦ Hot Water Cylinders ♦ All Maintenance ♦ Certifying Plumbers EXPERIENCED, QUALITY SERVICE Ph Allan or Matt Craig P: 027 496 2118 or 09 215 1144

MOTORING

GA117458

DRAINAGE

MANAGER required , Shamiana Cuisine of India, Pakuranga Plaza. Interested? Email your CV to Ravinder72b@gmail.com

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Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

We are looking to employ a FULL TIME experienced gardener to maintain a large private garden in Howick.

• Applicant should be EXPERIENCED (preferably with some qualifications) • Be able to tackle all general garden maintenance and tasks which include planting, spraying, weeding etc • Be able to take a pride in their work.

References required.

Salary according to experience and qualifications.

TREE SERVICES

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Ph 09 815 8152

Email: relief@oasis-edu.co.nz - www.betterteachers.nz

FULL TIME GARDENER

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PROCON for all your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted.

Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

CARPET & VINYL $35 p/m

CERAMIC TILING, preparation, waterproofing, installation. Good rates, high work standard. Ph for quote Ian 021 131 6766

CD237020

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

Jim 0800 38 38 48

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 Driveways/Patios  Swimming pool surrounds  Decorative coloured concrete  Exposed pebbles and aggregates  Concrete sealing  Bobcat and digger  Post hole boring

Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Rats & Mice, Wasps 20+ years experience

SITUATIONS VACANT

Email: mike@mikethompson.co.nz Phone: 021 832199

TILING

ALL WORK, repairs & new.

Ph Andrew 021 0851 1965

PEST CONTROL

021366615 / 0508932532

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CONCRETE & CONCRETING

Ph: 0800 789 248

Phone 09 527 3053 or 09 268 1007 Terry 027 2922 708 or Alywn 0274 743 505

ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Ph Adrian 027603-1919 or a/hrs 537-2345

BE BUG-FREE

FLOORING & SERVICES

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

PAVING

CD237017

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 Specialise in general plumbing/maintenance  Bathroom and kitchen alterations  NO JOB TOO SMALL

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All fencing, decks, retaining walls, landscaping & more Competitive pricing Free Quotes

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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• Decks • Bathrooms • Pergolas • Kitchens • Carports • On time Quality work Good price

BRADSHAW PLUMBING

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FENCING & TRELLIS

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

PAINTER, Decorator, House washing, 32 yrs exp, qual work. Free quotes Ph/ txt 0274 990 973 WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang, Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111

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• Reclad Specialists • Alterations • Renovations • Repairs • Bathrooms • Decks • Waterproofing Competitive Prices - Free Quotes Office: 09 527 6360 Dave: 021 836 360 www.franix.co.nz

 Interior/exterior painting  High quality workmanship  Plastering Free quotes.

Phone Kenny 021 897 445

GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

• House Wash (soft wash) • Building Wash • Decks, Drives, Fences • Gutter Clean • Roof Treatment For a free quote call

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Want the freedom and flexibility that relief teaching gives?

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We currently have a wide range of day to day relieving opportunities in Auckland.

We are looking for registered teachers, both experienced and beginning teachers.

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24 hour Emergency service No call out fee if you mention this advert.

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS CD264509

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0800 245 625 HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

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Your local exterior

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Fast friendly service Registered electrician l Lights, power, TV, fans l Stove & hot water repairs l Security lighting l LED downlights l Switchboard upgrades l Pensioner discount Steve 021 949 168 or 532 9842

Cleaning Specialists

FREE QUOTES 24/7 Service

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

WATERBLASTING

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Heat Pump Installs

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OPEN DAY OPEN DAY P A K U R A NGA OPEN DAY PEANKNUI S RA NLGUAB OPEN DAY T C PAKURANGA T EANKNUI S C LGUAB OPEN DAY P R A N TENNIS CLUB

Sports, Leisure & Fitness

Sunday 10th February P A K U R A NLGUAB Sunday T E11:30am N N10th I S -February C 4pm Sunday 10th February T E11:30am NNIS -C LUB 4pm Sunday 10th All ages-February welcome 11:30am 4pm All ages welcome Sunday 10th February 11:30am 4pm All ages- welcome

A world class starter 11:30am - 1pm for programme juniors. for children aged 3 - 12 years A world class starter 11:30am - 1pm for programme juniors.

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TRIALS for all New and Existing Players SUNDAY 10TH FEBRUARY at HPNC

8.30am Years 5 & 7 10.00am Years 6 & 8

Registrations for Under 6 to Premiers Fox Grade Tuesday 12 February, 5.30-8pm Wednesday 20 February 5.30-7.30pm Online registrations available howickhornetssecretary@gmail.com

5.00pm Senior 6.30pm College

THURSDAY 14TH FEBRUARY at HPNC

4.30pm Years 5 & 7 5.30pm Years 6 & 8

WAKAARANGA NETBALL CLUB

6.30pm College 7.30pm Senior

Please register on-line www.sporty.co.nz/sunnyhillsnetball

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Introducing *subscription HALF Price Introducing Introducing subscription Introducing Introducing 11:30am - 1pm for juniors.

PLAY RUGBY LEAGUE

Howick Hornets Rugby League, Paparoa Park, Howick

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Sports, Leisure & Fitness

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NO 40 (HOWICK) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS

Sunday, 17 February 2019, 4pm

MUSTER FUN DAY & AGM

When and where?

HPNC Netball Courts Opportunity to register, try on and buy uniforms

We parade every Tuesday night from 6:30-9:30 during term time at The Depot, Lloyd Elsmore Park.

Senior social teams welcome to join as a full team or individuals will be allocated to a team

Who’s eligible to join?

Aviation

Bushcraft

Males and females from 13 years old (or who are starting High School) up to and including 15 years old.

Trial Dates and Times:

Juniors Sunday 24 February at 8am College Sunday 24 February at 10am

Phone: (09) 534 5298 www.40squadron.org.nz www.facebook.com/40squadronATC

Check out our website and Facebook pages for further details

Sports, Leisure & Fitnes www.sporty.co.nz/wakaaranganetballclub

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KARATE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES

For more information please phone Chief Instructor: Karl Naoroji 027 492 2234

www.jkanz.net.nz

Beginners lessons starting 19 February 5 consecutive Tuesdays 7.00-7.30pm $5 per person/night or $25 per course Bucklands Beach War Memorial Hall 1 Wharf Road, Bucklands Beach

For more information www.cityofsails.org.nz Or contact Linda Roberts 021 02668577 Linda.Roberts@macleans.school.nz Regular dances Lessons for all levels Weekly club nights Established for over 30 years

Sports, Leisure & Fitness

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Keen to try Rock and Roll Dancing?

Pakuranga Dojo - Mondays Beginners 6.00 - 6.30pm Juniors 6.00 - 7.00pm Seniors 7.00 - 8.00pm Cockle Bay Dojo - Wednesdays Beginners 6.30 - 7.00pm Juniors 7.00 - 8.00pm Thursdays Seniors 7.00 - 8.00pm Saturdays Beginners 9.30 - 10.00am Juniors 10.00 - 11.00am Seniors 11.00 - 12.00 noon

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paktennis@xtra.co.nz / www.tennispakuranga.org 101 Pigeon Mountain Rd - Tel: 09 534 1038 paktennis@xtra.co.nz / www.tennispakuranga.org

Self-defense, Sport karate, Fitness Martial Arts Discipline, Fitness, Focus, Increased flexibility

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Another great weekend for HPCC

guide: Sunrise & Sunset; Best Fishing TIMES | Fishing Times; High Tides; Moonrise & Moonset.

THurSday 07

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Monday 11

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Property Management & Letting Agent

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rise 12:11pm Set 11:47pm

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sam.carr@raywhite.com Mob: 021 422 177 - 09 538 1237

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GARAGE SALES DANNEMORA, 3 Moycullion Lane, Saturday, Feb 9, 7.30am until Noon PAKURANGA, 18 Carole Cres, Saturday, Feb 9, 7.00am-noon. Bar stools, bike, multi-gym, junior pool table, fishing gear, books, jigsaws, tools

rise 6:44am Set 8:25pm rise 10:17am Set 10:49pm 3:15am to 5:15pm; 3:37pm to 5:37pm 11:29am 11:43pm

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WANTED TO BUY

ALWAYS BUYING

We sell:

Current owner is a registered We sell: Furniture Household GoodsGoods electrician operating from leased wellFurniture • •Household Antiques • Quality Used Clothing maintained premises. Antiques • Quality Used Clothing We accept donations of: Work encompasses repairs of Good Used Furniture domestic kitchen cooking appliances, We accept donations of: Household Goods • Clothing reconditioned whiteware and electrical Good Used Furniture maintenance at domestic properties 9 Ben Lomond Cres throughout Auckland. An opportunityHousehold Goods • Clothing Open 6 Days to generate your own income.

Estates, households, beds, fridges, lounge suites, dining suites etc.

Ph: Transit Traders 532-9204 9 Ben Lomond 0800 677 467Cres Open 6 Days mob 027 2767159

$65,000 Phone 0272 083 320

Pick Up Service Available

Church SERVICES 0800 677 467

Pick Up Service Available

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 To advertise your Church Services in this feature next week, phone Classifieds on 271 8055 or email classifiedadverts@times.co.nz

St Paul’s in the Park Anglican Church

Many cultures, one community.

141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush

Sunday Service — Children’s & Youth programme available*

8:30am

Service: 10am Sunday

9am* 10:45am* 5:30pm

5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga eastgatecc.org.nz

Welcome to our friendly, multi-cultural congregation CD177157-V3

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FIREWOOD, Ti Tree, Hot mix, Phone Darryl Green Earths 273 9520

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Sam is one of our business Development Managers for Rental Letting and Property Management.

His focus is to give great service and to provide great results for property investors who are interested in the Ray White PAKURANGA Property Management experience.

Sam has grown up in the Botany Downs area and knows the Trusted company that eastern market well, he has a currently operates at background in advertising and under 1% rent arrears his experience in the service Routine inspections completed. Professional industry has shown him that exceptional communication is key. work ethic

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useful partnerships with Holly Topp and Lucy Western. With one over to go, Howick needed 7 runs and it was very tense on and off the field. However two wides and a Topp boundary saw the local lasses home at 92/5 in 19.4 overs. It couldn’t have been any closer but this win took Howick Pakuranga Women into its first ever major semi-final.

The second match of the day was a bit of an anti-climax even though Howick batted very well to score

Friday 08

PETS

SAM CARR

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bowlers turned in top performances with Josie Penfold 2/13 off four overs, Alyssa Bowden 2/13 and Auckland Skye Bowden 1/3 off three being the main wicket takers. The whole side was very sharp in the field with good returns and clean taking of the ball.

Takapuna quickly had the local ladies in real trouble with three wickets falling for only 7 runs. However Tash van Tilburg and took control of the match. She was very composed in scoring her 55 runs and formed

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121/2 in its innings. Rewa Arora scored a swash buckling 30 in 35 balls and she enjoyed an excellent partnership with Tash van Tilburg who unfortunately had to retire on 47 feeling unwell. However University had no trouble scoring the 122 runs needed in 15 overs. They are a good side and took advantage of tiring bowlers.

The Marie Raos Ray White Premier Reserve Men had their second win in under two days. Playing away at Cornwall, Howick chose to field and rattled through Cornwall for 97 runs in only 34 overs. All the bowlers contributed well but left armer Mike Rose with 5/10 off six overs destroyed the opposition innings.

Howick’s reply wasn’t all that inspiring when the score stood at 15/4 but eventually the innings was declared closed at180/9.Runs came from the middle order with Keiren Mackenzie scoring 30, Taine Jolley 46, Jamie Parker 40 and Michael Greenwood 34*. Cornwall fared no better in its second innings scoring a dismal 102.

Rose 4/45 (giving him 9 wickets for the match) and Matt Blandford 4/38 dominated the bowling statistics and Howick scored the winning runs off only 7 balls finishing at 19/0 and winner by 10 wickets. The win has consolidated the sides place at the top of the table and they have another big match in their One Day Final on Waitangi Day at Lloyd Elsmore.

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determined resistance on a wicket the had evened out and was easier to bat on. Crooks held the innings together with 97 off 114 balls and in the end it took 57 overs to dismiss Cornwall for 206 with just over an hour to go. All the bowlers hung in there in spite of the energy-sapping heat with Jamie Brown 2/30, McEwan 2/38 and Donovan Grobbelaar 3/44 being the main wicket takers.

Set 104 to win outright the Alpacas made hard work of it. After nearly two days in the field tiredness had begun to creep in. After only 8 overs Howick ‘s score was 31/4 and after the 5th wicket fell at 52, victory was looking just a little unlikely. However opener Bill Walsh had anchored himself at one end just ticking the score over when McEwan came to the wicket and, after settling himself in, took the attack to the bowlers, scoring 45* in 22 balls and Howick had won the match by five wickets.

Bill Walsh also ended up undefeated after batting 113 minutes.

This was the toughest match of the season and with the Howick lads in second place on the table behind Suburbs, they are real title contenders.

Howick Pakuranga Premier Women won a vital match against Takapuna to qualify for the semifinal in the Pearl Dawson T20 Trophy.

Takapuna batted first and scored a moderate 91/9 in its 20 overs. All the

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he Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premier Men resumed playing in the Hedley Howarth Two Day Major Championship and had the pleasure of meeting Cornwall for the third time this season.

Skipper Walsh lost the toss and the local XI were invited to bat. Usually this is a good thing because the wickets play so well but this time there was more than a little green on the surface. The Cornwall bowlers were accurate and kept the pressure on all day and restricted the normally free flowing top order as wickets fell at about 20 run intervals. Dan Young produced a controlled innings to score 59 with Brian Barnard 32 and Dale Phillips 39 in support. After 63 overs, the Alpacas were dismissed for 204.

However the local lads came out to determined to make up for their batting display and Matt McEwan soon had the openers back in the pavilion with the score standing at 25. After that Cornwall’s batsmen struggled to establish any partnerships and wickets fell about every 10 runs in face of unrelenting pressure from the home sides bowlers. McEwan took 3/14 off 12, Danru Ferns 3/34 off 11, Rudi Botadra dismissed Cornwall’s best batsman Dhadwal and took 2/21 off 7. Bill Walsh and Adam Jones chimed in with a wicket each.

After only scoring 101, Cornwall were invited to follow on and put up

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Blake Hinsley won the prestigious Tanner Cup in Wellington last month.

came into play and it was all on with the top two boats tied on 10 points.

“So it was all coming down to race six, which Blake Hinsley took control of finishing with a bullet and the right to engrave his name on the Tanner Cup alongside many of New Zealand’s favourite sailors,” the club wrote.

“Mason Mulcahy sailed a solid race to secure 2nd place overall and

Charlie Morton finished off the overall podium.

“It was a fantastic regatta to watch, the sailing ability on display was magnificent and the attitude of all the sailors was brilliant.”

After winning the Tanner Cup, a regatta raced in the P Class, Hinsley also placed second in the Tauranga Cup the following day. Young sailors must qualify in their home regions

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to race in the Tanner Cup. Hinsley qualified first in Auckland.

Hinsley’s parents Kerry Bright and Gavin Hinsley are over the moon with his sailing right now.

“He was super stoked to have taken out the contest,” Kerry said.

“He knows all the really hard work and training he’s put in has paid off.”

Hinsley, 15, only started sailing when he was 11. He began in Opti-

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The Botany Downs Secondary College student just won the coveted Tanner Cup and joins the ranks of illustrious Kiwi sailors Chris Dickson, Russell Coutts, Dean Barker and Jo Aleh who were previous winners of the same trophy.

Host, Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club in Wellington, reported that day two of the regatta was in stark contrast to day one, with a light southerly (under 10 knots) filtering down Evans Bay. “It provided a steady breeze and flat water for the final battle to be carried out.

“Race four (the first on day two) saw a real shake up of results with the top two from day one having absolute shockers. The race was won

by David Buchanan (Canterbury), followed by Valentine Kayrouz (Auckland) and Charlie Morton (Auckland) who all of a sudden raced back into overall contention.

“Race five will be remembered fondly by the Kensington Family, who took out a one-two finish (Rowan just beating Sean across the line) and Rowan Berger (South Canterbury) having a fantastic race to finish in third.

“At the end of race five the drop