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■■By Farida Master It was something he always wanted to talk about but never really had the right words to say it. Mortaza Sahar finally plucked up the courage to say it loud and clear, as he spoke straight from his heart at the Race Unity Speech Awards and Conference. The Year 12 Pakuranga Colelge student won the Auckland Regional Finals of the Race Unity Speech Award as he confidently stood up to racism whilst promoting harmony and unity. “Can racial unity really become a reality?” he boldly asked. “Being a Muslim and

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were two men who pointed to us and said, ‘look at those terrorists over there. We should call the police”. “At that point I felt extremely shocked and sick to my stomach, that a person who has no idea of who we are could say such a thing. “I don’t tell the story to gain sympathy. I am telling the story because I learnt one powerful lesson, which is, people are not racist to who you are but more so, to what you represent. “Let us acknowledge everyone as human beings first before race or religion.” Making a point about the importance of starting meaningful conversations about race issues, he said: “Telling people they are racists, sexist and xenophobic is going to get us nowhere. Because one of the things we know about social

psychology is that when people feel threatened, they don’t listen, they don’t change. “People want to be heard and when that happens it is a lot easier to put themselves in someone’s shoes.” He gives credit to his English teacher Mrs Kantha Krishna for guiding him with his speech, and adds: “The reason I like public speaking is that it gives you a platform to share your ideas and opinions and hopefully to be able to inspire people enough to spark a change. “Also, people shouldn’t aspire to go to these events and just give speeches about racial unity and then not practice what they were preaching out in the real world. Instead, we should aim to live in a way to inspire people with our actions and not our words.”

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“To give context to the story, it was after the Sidney seize when two people were killed by a man the world called an Islamic terrorist. “One day my family and I visited a lake in Perth. There

belonging to a part of an ethnic group Hazaras, racism and discrimination is no stranger to me,” he said. Sharing a personal nugget of the time he visited Perth, Western Australia, he said:

“The Lions turned up to play though, with some strong defence and they threw the ball round a bit. Just gotta wait 12 years now.” Watching in test match in Ireland did little to help. “It was tough only having a couple of All Black supporters on tour and being surrounded by Lions supporters the last few weeks.” Go well Ryan!

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notably referee Romain Poite changing his mind on a penalty in favour of the All Blacks in the final minute. Enough said. Everyone’s said it. The All Blacks should never have left themselves in such a precarious position anyway. Fox, the younger, agrees. “The ABs blew a few too many chances in the first half and probably should have put it out of reach before that “decision”,” he told the Times.

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Emma Cleary from New World Botany has been named Checker of the Year.

from Pak’nSave Wairau in second place, and Jemma Knapp Spens-Black from New World Warkworth in third. Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin said the company has run its Checker of the Year competition for decades, and it is an annual highlight for staff right across the business. “It’s a great opportunity for us to celebrate the contribution our checkout operators make on the frontline of our business every day. “Our checkers are the face of our business and their customer service skills are crucial to our success in meeting the expectations of our customers. The

annual Checker of the Year competition is about acknowledging their skills and creating some friendly rivalry between stores,” he said. While the competition is taken seriously by the competitors, the event also provides an opportunity for them and their supporters to have some fun. With a ‘rock star’ theme this year, competitors’ colleagues, family and friends donned rock star outfits and cheered them on with banners, chants and store mascots. The top twelve checkers from each Auckland region received a $50 gift card, with the top three finalists winning

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extra prizes. There were also prizes for the best dressed team, best supporting teams and best air guitar solo. As the winners of the Auckland region heats, Mels Tautaina, Emma Cleary, and Mandeep Kaur will go on to compete against the winners of the seven other regional heats held over June-July. Each regional winner will be mystery shopped three times between August and November to determine the overall North Island Checker of the Year winner and two runners-up, which will be announced at the Foodstuffs North Island Excellence Awards in November.

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he store shut its doors for the final time yesterday. A sign in the window read: “All good things must come to an end...and so it is for our Botany Town Centre store. “We would like to thank all of our customers for their loyalty and for being part of the journey with us. We hope you will enjoy the Starbucks Experience in our other Auckland stores, the closest located at Sylvia Park.” The owners Restaurant Brands New Zealand (RBD) - a NZ stock exchange listed company - has not responded to requests for comment. RBD specialises in managing multi-site branded food retail chains, the NZX says.As at February 2011, NZX says, RBD has 208 stores: 89 KFC, 82 Pizza Hut and 37 Starbucks stores. The most recent financial results suggest the Starbucks figure is 23 which takes into account the closure of the Botany store. RBD employs more than 4500 staff and every day serves more than 60,000 customers throughout New Zealand. In the financial year to February 27, 2017 New Zealand operations delivered their “best ever” overall sales and profit performance, strong trading from the KFC Australian business under its new Restaurant Brands’ ownership and

Starbucks at Botany Town Centre closed its doors for the last time on Monday. Times photos Kelly Teed

RBD’s net profit after tax for the year to February 27 was $26 million, up 7.8 per cent on last year’s profit

the successful completion of the acquisition of the Taco Bell and Pizza Hut franchise in Hawaii.

of $24.1m. RBD said of Starbucks’ results for the financial year: “As the company’s smallest brand, Starbucks Coffee has yet again made a reliable and sustainable contribution to the overall group result. “Total sales at $26.7 million were marginally down on prior year, because of the end-of-lease closure of the Aotea Square store in Auckland. Same store sales however were up a healthy 4.5 per cent.” With the Aotea Square closure store numbers are now 24, the results say. “With the 20th anniversary of the

first store opening in the country coming up next year the company is in discussions with the franchisor on potential franchise renewal options.” Botany Town Centre told the Times it was limited with what it could share. “Twelve months or so ago we renewed some leases on shorter terms than usual anticipating possible development. Starbucks was one of these,” town centre management said. “In line with (shopping centre owner) AMP’s long-term master plan for Botany Town Centre, we are committed to maintaining a high-quality trading environment for the benefit of both retailers and customers. “As part of this programme, the centre is commencing civil works in the car park outside the Conservatory entrance.” Management confirmed there are likely to be some relocations pending development. The civil works start on July 18 and are expected to be completed mid-September. “Starbucks has been a part of our community for a very long time, a loyal and popular retailer and we will miss their presence in the centre,” management said. “There are a number of other coffee shops around the centre for our customers to enjoy.”

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Time to take a stand on hearing loss ■■By Farida Master

t was difficult, uncomfortable and hard to follow. In a social experiment, Member of Parliament for Botany Jami-Lee Ross experienced what it was to be hard of hearing when the Times conducted an interview with him on Monday evening with him wearing hearing protectors. Mr Ross agreed to participate in the Silent Leadership Challenge to gain a new understanding of how the hearing-impaired cope on Jami-Lee Ross participates in the Silent Leadership Challenge at the Times office. Times photo Wayne Martin

a daily basis. The idea behind the Silent Leadership Challenge is to make people more aware of how difficult it is for those living with the invisible disability. The Times in partnership with the National Foundation for the Deaf decided to tackle three communication challenges to help address noise induced hearing loss and better understand work colleagues wearing hearing aids. As part of the experiment Mr Ross wore bright yellow hearing protectors to stimulate deafness. “My voice resounds in the headphones and I find it difficult to catch what you

are saying sometimes. I can understand how difficult it must be at a more crowded place when people are talking simultaneously,” he said. According to the Listen Hear! New Zealand report released this year there are 880,350 people living with hearing loss in New Zealand. On Friday, August 4 there will be a nationwide movement of corporate and community leaders making a difference for the one in six new Zealanders who have hearing loss. The Silent Leadership Challenge offers a fun and collaborative individual/ team event with an important social message. Lisa Talbot, project

coordinator for the Silent Leadership Challenge says: “In a lead up to the event you can ask your friends, family and professional contacts to donate to a supporter web page and help you reach a fundraising target.” To end the silence on hearing loss, this year the National Foundation for the Deaf is asking for more people to front up and register for the worthy cause at www. silentleadershipchallenge.com ➤➤The 10-minute fundraising event challenges to be undertaken on Friday, August 4 are a one-to-one meeting, a team meeting, a social get-together at a cafe and watching TV with the family.

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Global Goldwell competition entries from left, Bethany Lane Noa, Keila-Marie Robinson and Nina Williams.

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Known for their skill, flair and their determination to succeed, three hairstylists from Schnips PHd, two from the Manukau branch and one from the Botany Salon have made national news.

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Bethany Lane Noa is a seasoned pro when it comes to hairdressing and when it comes to winning hairdesign awards as well. This year will be the third time Bethany has made it into the finals for the New Zealand Colorzoom Global Creative Artist. Last year, she was the overall winner for New Zealand and went on to represent the country at the global grand finals which were in Sweden. She says that was an absolutely awesome experience and she hopes to do as well again this year but remains humble about her achievements. “I’m nervous and I’m excited if I manage to get through to the Global Goldwell competition finals again but it would also be great if someone else from Schnips PHd was to get through,” said Bethany. “It was a bit of a shock for me, achieving a national finalist place again this year, it’s always an honour and a privilege to be nominated. I really love the Goldwell colours we’re using in our Salons, and I definitely think they’re the best colours for all of our clients.” Bethany, Nina and Keila’s competition photos have been sent to Germany for judging, and a finalist from each country will be chosen to go on to compete in Barcelona at the Global Finals later this year. Bethany is always wanting to hone her creative skills and entering these photographic competitions allows her to do that. “It’s also really about trying to inspire my clients; many who have been with me for twenty years now.” She credits the amazing support from the owners of Schnips PHd – (Paul, Natalee and Clive) for her success and she believes that working at the Manukau salon she is immersed in an environment where she’s constantly growing and refining her craft, and learning from those around her. “Lynette John, Huia Smith and Leonie Nicholls really inspired my journey to excellence at Schnips PHd. We have a good vibe in the salon, our hairdressers are always pushing forward in to order evolve.” The theme/inspiration for the Colorzoom competition was called In-Flux, this involved dark, elegant colours coalesce with mysterious iridescence, creating a new interplay of colours in the hair.

Keila-Marie Robinson remembers going to hair salons with her mum as a child, and being fascinated by the hairdressing magazines there. Fast forward a few years and Keila’s hairdressing dreams have come true, the Schnips PHd colour technician is now a New Zealand finalist for the 2017 Goldwell Global New Talent. It was a surprise for Keila to achieve this result because it was her very first photographic hairdressing competition. She modelled last year for Bethany Lane Noa, which inspired her to enter the competition with a model of her own this year. She had the only male model in the competition photo shoot, and remembers feeling a little intimidated by the strong competition that she was up against. “I was quite nervous, it felt like the other competing stylists knew what they were doing, I just stood there with my tail between my legs,” said Keila, “though I suppose, in the end I kind of ‘nailed it’ This hard-working colourist certainly made her salon and family proud with her interpretation of In-Flux and with her national finalist award. “I have wanted to be a hairdresser since I was a little girl, my family wanted me to do teaching and stuff like that but I think I’ve shown them that I really love this profession and I’ve achieved many things along the way.” This South Auckland local never thought someone from her background would achieve this level of success but Keila says “I have learnt that with a lot of hard work, support and determination we can all do whatever we want to aim for.” Keila plans on staying with Schnips PHd for the rest of her career and is totally confident she’ll build a happy and loyal clientele there. “I believe we have the best quality stylists working here, all with a very high level of skill and experience.” If she wins the New Zealand final, she will travel to Barcelona, Spain to compete in the international finals event. “Knowing you would be going up against the rest of the world, representing New Zealand, must be the best experience ever.”

It was the stunning blues, purples and turquoise with flashes of pink glistening on a paua shell sitting on her kitchen bench that caught her eye and imagination and gave Nina Williams inspiration for her dramatic creation – which she entered into this year’s Colorzoom Photographic competition. Nina who participated in the Global New Talent category, for young stylists, (with less than five years experience) said she couldn’t believe it when she heard that she was a national finalist. Though Nina personally veers towards a more feminine look, for this event she opted for a dark, mysterious iridescence, creating a clever interplay of colours within the overall style. “I was absolutely thrilled when I heard that I was a New Zealand finalist,” said Nina who in the past had also been a L’Oreal Colour Trophy finalist. “The final NZ winner gets to go to Barcelona and I’m keeping my fingers crossed,” she said excitedly, talking about the results that will be announced on August 14. “At the international contest everyone has to recreate the photographic entry on a model, live on stage, so I guess I would be in a totally different zone if I got to compete over there,” said the friendly and vivacious hairstylist. Nina can’t wait to compete with the best on the world stage at this huge hair dressing competition, and says she could not have got this far, a NZ finalist without the support of Schnips PHd. “The team I work with here in Botany are all so supportive and are just amazing to work with. It is such a good atmosphere to work in. “I started at Schnips PHd less than a year ago and since then I’ve had so many opportunities which have allowed me to grow and progress faster than in any other salon I’ve worked at. I’ve quickly become a busy stylist and every week my clientele keeps on growing.”

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GENERAL ELECTION

Maori Party announces first Asian candidate Wetex Kang of Malay and Chinese descent has been selected as the Maori Party candidate for the Botany electorate in this year’s general election. “Our party believes in a fair, diverse and inclusive Aotearoa so we’re really excited about welcoming our first ever Asian candidate into our whare,” said Maori Party president Tukoroirangi Morgan. “Wetex comes from a land and people who we as Maori share whakapapa with, so that in itself is something for us to celebrate. “He’s also a highly intelligent and innovative young man passionate about the challenges and aspirations of not only our Asian whanaunga in this country but also tangata whenua.” Kang holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (with Honours) from the University of Otago and received his Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Guidance Studies) and Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) from Massey University. “I’m excited to be the Maori Party’s first ever Asian candidate. This candidacy symbolises a historical moment where the tangata whenua of Aotearoa can formally express manaakitanga, aroha, hospitality, generosity and mutual respect to all immigrants who’ve arrived in this beautiful land since the 1800s,” said Kang. Botany is an ethnically diverse electorate where 39 per cent of the electorate are Asians, he said.

The captivating Botany Downs Secondary College performance and students deliriously happy to accept their first place honours. Photos Dean Cohen

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Wetex Kang is a former pharmacist and nutritionist. Photo supplied

“Cultural integration is a priority within this electorate so the current Botany MP cannot possibly be a voice for our people because he can’t communicate efficiently with many of them from both a language and cultural standpoint.” Kang is fluent in three Chinese dialects and understands Malay. “My goal is to be the true voice of Botany not via a translator,” he said. “My campaign will focus on immigration, cultural integration, law and order, green energy and health.” Kang is an ex-pharmacist and nutritionist with 20 years’ experience in the health and wellness industry. He currently runs a beekeeping and queenbreeding company with a community education focus.

Botany Downs win Stage Challenge B

otany Downs Secondary College has taken out first place in the Stage Challenge RAW Division with their performance Endangered species. The Stage Challenge is New Zealand’s largest and longestrunning youth performing arts event. Macleans College took third place. Botany Downs Secondary College’s performance at the ASB Theatre at Aotea Centre last week focused on the “devastating reasons that many animals are endangered”. The main issues covered in their piece included pollution, the evergrowing human population and the destruction of their natural habitats. “Botany Downs Secondary College really wowed the crowd with their moving piece on extinction,” said event manager

Olivia Kinane. “Watching the narrative unfold was truly mesmerising. They truly did themselves proud.” Performance judge, Jazz Heaven said: “I can tell there has been an incredible amount of work and consideration put into the costuming, hair, make-up and props – this performance was a visual treat for me.” In a close second place was Westlake Girls High School with Materialism, a story focused around a teen fighting the decision between becoming a doctor or choosing her passion of dance. Production judge Braydon Priest said: “Delightful leads – a real pleasure to watch.” Miss Kinane added: “The RAW Division schools put on a fantastic show for Auckland tonight. Every

student showcased a high level of creativity and passion, showcasing the evident hard work and determination that they had put into their performance. “Tonight’s show truly reflects how Stage Challenge is a great pathway for youth to creatively express themselves and their values in a safe and healthy way.” She said the Stage Challenge and J Rock offer a platform for students to develop self-belief, confidence and resilience, as the safe, fun and exciting atmosphere upholds key values of attending school, working towards realistic education goals, and staying fit and healthy without tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. ➤➤Stage Challenge show results July 6: Botany Downs Secondary College 1; Westlake Girls’ High School 2; Macleans College3.

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nlike droll All Blacks coach Steve Hansen I can think of far worse fates than kissing my sister, which was his reaction to the drawn rugby series result against the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Saturday night. However her response to kissing an ageing, wrinkly brother might be different. The 15-all draw was a thriller, even if French referee Romain Poite did a Rainbow Warrior sabotage on a likely victory by reneging on his original decision to award a penalty against Lions hooker Ken Owens’ offside. In fact it was a double whammy; for had Poite not blown his whistle, Anton Lienert-Brown would have scored the winning try. It was to Hansen’s credit he didn’t whinge. And why would he want to rob joyous Lions fans celebrating their team’s shared success in completing a tour Graham Henry predicted would be suicidal? In truth, the Lions and harassed coach Warren Gatland were far better than their critics predicted. And if part of their plan was to slow the game down and stretch the offside law, their rushed defence stymied many an attack from the men in black.

Saturday’s referee Romain Poite discusses his contentious call with All Blacks skipper Kieran Reid in the final minute of the test at Eden Park. Photo The Australian

They also produced some exciting players, none better than 22-year-old athletic Maro Itoje who challenged Brodie Retallick’s right to be called the world’s best lock. He is but Itoje is a worthy contender who will only get better. So too will Ngani Laumape, 24, and Jordie Barrett, 20, who celebrated their first starts as All Blacks with stunning performances. It was 6ft 5in Jordie’s high sideline leap and tap down of brother Beauden’s crosskick that set up Laumape’s try. And it was Laumape’s magical offload to Lienert-Brown in a double tackle that sparked another to

Jordie. Brave under the high ball in defusing bombs, Jordie was a determined attacker who posed the biggest threat to the Lions in those dying minutes. It was a performance worthy of Ben Smith, the man he replaced and replicated as the world’s best fullback. It’s been a remarkable season for the youngest Barrett who had hoped to play second-five outside his supremely gifted brother upon moving from Canterbury to the Hurricanes. But with Laumape and Vince Aso combining with such devastating effect in scoring 28 Super Rugby tries between

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them, Jordie slotted into fullback in the manner born. So much so that when the admirable Smith eventually returns from an inner ear problem, it could be in his former berth as wing. However given Jordie’s youth, he also needs to be carefully managed. With two-try first test hero Rieko Ioane also just 20, selectors Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox have been handsomely repaid for giving talented youth its head. Meanwhile they face a headache in deciding their best midfield combination after making Sonny Bill Williams and Ryan Crotty their first choice for the first Auckland test. However with Crotty injuring his hamstring and Williams copping a suspension after his ordering off in the second, Laumape earned his chance to partner Lienert-Brown and prove he’s a cannonball juggernaut in the tradition of Ma’a Nonu. With so much talent coming through, Malakai Fekitoa was left in limbo. However he belatedly made the All Blacks squad upon playing a blinder with his strong running and fierce tackling in the Highlanders’ Dunedin triumph against the tourists. ➤➤Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author

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Beauty Pageant

Local teacher crowned Miss Auckland There’s a new Miss Auckland – and she’s one of our very own. Natasha Unkovich, 23, was crowned the winner at a ceremony held at the Bruce Mason Centre last Saturday after weeks of fundraising and campaigning for votes. Miss Unkovich, who also won the People’s Choice award, said the win was a “total surprise”. “There was definitely nerves...I went in with no expectations and it was just nice to be able to showcase everything we’d been working on.” The Bucklands Beach Intermediate teacher said some of the highlights of the journey were getting involved with the Ronald McDonald House charity and being able to share her journey with her students. Miss Unkovich will now go onto compete in Miss World New Zealand which takes place around the middle of next year – but preparations begin early on in February.

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auline Abbott is reflecting on the changing times she has witnessed in the southeast real estate market over the past half a century. On Monday this week she celebrated 50 years working with P&H (Pakuranga & Howick) Realty. She started work in Pakuranga the day decimal currency was introduced to Kiwis. “I was living in Ellerslie and was working with another real estate company. I thought it would be nice to get a job out this way,” she says. Just three people worked in the Pakuranga office in those days where she was receptionist – in the iconic hyperbolic paraboloid building established by former Manukau City mayor, the late Sir Lloyd Elsmore, at the fledgling Pakuranga Town Centre. It was the start of development of suburban Pakuranga. Until then only sections were being sold and some building contracts had been let to companies such as Dempsey Morton and Neil Homes. After six months, Mrs Abbott says, “we sold our first secondhand house and things went from there”. In 1992 she became a sales person and for 26 years sold property from the Pakuranga office. “Those were the days when you could pick up a section for $10,800 right on the water,” she says. “We saw huge growth in that period – it was a changing era.” During this time Mrs Abbott also assisted the company’s

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principal Ron Johnson to establish a small rental department. “The rentals flowed into sales – it was an exciting time for all of us,” she says. “In latter times many Asian people arrived in the area and there was another change to the market. “Ron helped me a great deal.

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“His thing was making sure everyone was happy and it flowed through the company. He was always good to me.” Mrs Abbott worked through the multiple listing bureau system when listings were delivered by courier every day. When computers came in, everything became websitedriven and ways of doing business changed. “I wouldn’t say the market is any better,” she says. “The newer people still have to learn to go back to basics. I never had a desire to move on – I always felt very comfortable here.” Mrs Abbott has worked at the company’s Botany office for the past two years and relinquished her sales person certificate this year. For the past 18 months she has worked in the company’s trust department. “I loved the selling,” she says. “It was really great to put people into great homes. “It has been an honour and a privilege to have worked with so many fantastic people over 50 years. And I appreciate the fact that Ron and company manager, Marie-Claire [Lamb] have put their faith in me.” Husband Graham, a retired police officer of 26 years, and Mrs Abbott, bought their first property in Pakuranga in 1978. Now, having decided to finish up on her 50th anniversary at the real estate company, Mrs Abbott is going to join her husband in retirement at their home in rural Patumahoe, although she will still do two-and-a-half days a week in the trust department. Meantime she intends to “blob out” until Christmas. The couple will do “a bit of travelling” and establish a new garden. “We might join a garden club. It will be a change of lifestyle.”

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he piles are driven and the floor slab is due to be laid this week for a building to house a comprehensive primary medical care complex and provide a corner anchor for the planned Pakuranga Town Centre re-development. Pakuranga Medical Centre staff had barely settled into their premises in William Roberts Road close to 10 years ago when the news came that the building would need to be demolished to make way for the Reeves Road flyover, part of AMETI (the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative). It was only three months after three Pakuranga GP practices had merged and settled into their building. “We initially waited asking ‘is this going to happen’?” director/ GP Dr Eileen Sables says. “AMETI was on and then it was off. We never really knew when anything would happen. As it happens we had outgrown the premises anyway.” Four-and-a-half years ago, planning for a new complex started in earnest when the medical centre called in primary care project services and health planning company Medispace. A site owned by Auckland Council and Auckland Transport (AT) on Ti Rakau Drive was purchased. The 2500 square metre double-storey building will be leased by the medical centre and a range of other health care providers. Tenants are expected to start moving in next August. When AMETI is complete, access to the new centre will be from William Roberts Road which is planned to be extended to Ti Rakau Drive. Meantime access will be from Cortina Place at the back of the new building where parking is provided for 57 vehicles. Pedestrian access will be provided from Ti Rakau Drive for people using buses. Roy Simmons, chief executive and project director of the Medispace Planning Team says it was important that the medical centre remained an integral part of the Pakuranga Town Centre. Currently Pakuranga Medical

operates 15 consulting rooms while a pharmacy, physiotherapist and a blood test laboratory share the building. A dentist, radiology practice and a cafe will be added in the new building and other para-medical services are planned. The medical practice rooms will be located on level one affording them considerable light along with privacy. “We are more than doubling the space,” Mr Simmons says. Currently the practice has 13,000 funded patients on its books with 11 GPs. Dr Sables says the team is looking forward to being able to offer more services, for example there are hopes to add nurseled clinics. One of the doctors, a specialist in travel medicine, will have more space. “And we hope to attract more specialists, for example we hope to have an obstetrician. “Everything in this concept is patient driven. People want to access lots of services in one stop. And we’d like to think our bespoke cafe will become a destination option,” she says. “However we plan to stay a family general practice. There will be no overnight emergency services.” The building has been designed to take into account future population growth in the area, Mr Simmons says. “The design has been driven by the patient journey. It’s a model of care-driven design which is becoming the way forward for medical practices. “It means patients will walk in the door to their doctors and have easy access to the other medical services. For example, he says, because some people hate needles they may be tempted to avoid a drive to the blood test laboratory. “If we have everything under one roof, we can drive better patient outcomes. We are passionate about this. “We are putting all the professionals in the one place to keep people well.” Dr Sables says the range of professional services working alongside each other means everyone learns from each other: “That can only benefit the

patients.” General manager Dale Shepherd says everyone is looking forward to having more space. “We currently have a work station in a cupboard so that someone else can use a doctor’s room on occasions. We want to offer more services to patients and we’re looking at the expected population growth and what requirements there will be, for example we will probably have more young families in the area which would give us a reason to add a midwife.” So far more than 200 steel reinforced timber piles have been driven 12 metres deep into the site “so that the building will stand on a forest of trees”, Mr Simmons says. Pakuranga was once covered in a low lying swamp that was drained and developed to create the landscape seen today. Until the 1950s the area was a sparsely settled farming community but in the following decade it was transformed into a new suburb. Consequently the deep piles have been used to accommodate the high water table. The town centre is shaped like a triangle and the master plan concept is designed to strengthen the corners and edges. Auckland Council, Mr Simmons says, wanted a business to anchor the southern corner of the triangle. It will be highly visible to local traffic bound for the Waipuna Bridge as well as to traffic going north on Ti Rakau Drive. “It will define the beginning of the town centre re-development and the way things will progress in the future.” The building is part of a ground-breaking trend, he says. “It’s designed for modular care and is one of the first ones in the country to go down this track, 100 per cent based on patient modes.” Fit-outs, he says, will give a consistent feel from a patient perspective, with consistent signage making it easy for patients to navigate the services in the building. “Patients will notice the difference,” he says.

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Maraetai block and the Whitford block. The latter is currently closed. Callum Wilson, president of the Pohutukawa Coast Bike Club, is very pleased with NZCT’s grant. “Our experience is that people won’t ride their mountain bikes if there are no good trails available,” he said. “Especially around east Auckland, the current offer of quality mountain bike tracks is limited. Thanks to NZCT we can use this unique opportunity in the Maraetai block of the Whitford forest and contract a professional trail building company to change that. “They will start as soon as possible and hopefully the trail is ready to be ridden by the people of Auckland by summer.”

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More funding for Beachlands School The board of Beachlands School will have the opportunity to work with the Ministry to design how the 10 classrooms will be built. “Our community is growing strongly and it’s important schools are able to provide places for local children, says Mr Bayly. “A total of 4000 new student places are being delivered through Budget 2017 for the Auckland region and this announcement will contribute to this. “Combined with 17,000 places already announced, we’re on-track to deliver a total of 21,000 new student places for Auckland by 2021.”

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➤ Community notices Gary Diprose, recipient of the 2017 AMP Community Change-maker of the Year Award will be the speaker at the 60+ community luncheon at 12.30pm, Tuesday, July 25 at St Columba, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany. He is the founder of the Springboard Community, an organisation that walks alongside troubled youth caught up in drugs and gangs. Bookings essential via reception or phone 274-4864. Cost $12pp.

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Wednesday July 12. Paper cut-outs family craft workshop. Relaxing and creative. Age 7+. $8pp, 10am-12pm. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. Phone 533-3530 to book.

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Thursday July 13. Discover an Iron Age fort, Vikings, early jewellery and hidden treasure. Fun family workshop. Create paper craft. Age 7+. $8pp. 10am-12pm.. Phone 535-3530 to book. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

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Sunday, July 16. Family film. Stas and Nel are kidnapped in Egypt and the adventure begins travelling across the African desert. Based on a popular novel by Nobel prize winner. Age 7+, 2pm-4pm. Entry donation. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

Teacher orientation session Tuesday July 18. ‘Identity/Migration: Polish children arrive in 1944’. Preparation for in-house educational programme, for teachers of Yrs 3-8. Free. 2pm-2.45pm. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

Collectors Toy and Model Fair Sunday July 23, Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 487 Dominion Rd, Balmoral, 10am to 1pm, Admission $6, school children free, trains, planes, diecast, dolls, teddy bears, scifi, toys, childrens books and more. Phone Allan 272-4648. Auckland Central Model Railway Club www.acmrc.org.nz.

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The East Auckland Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on Wednesday July 19 at 6.30pm. This will be our midwinter dinner meeting. Please let Jennifer know if you intend to come, as we need to supply numbers. For more information, phone Jennifer on 576-6776, or Wynne on 5347265.

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Join us at our U3A Ormiston meeting on Thursday July 27 at 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall on the corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphy’s Road. Admission is free and morning tea is provided. Guest speaker is Bruce Barrack on New Zealand Forestry and Wood. Bruce has been involved in forestry since WW2, and has been part owner and manager of a local forest for 38 years. Bruce’s talk and power point presentation will cover the past, current state and future of forestry in NZ. Contact: Peter on 272 4479 or email ormistonu3a@gmail.com

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Desperate families are turning to high-cost online loans with interest rates as high as 700%. Reporter Bridget Kelly finds the pain is even being felt locally

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to apply for up $20,000, and you can even log in using Facebook to speed up the process. Applying for these loans seems like the easy solution for struggling families, said Holyoake. “If people are desperate to feed families, or pay other bills and they’ve got creditors hounding them on the phone wanting to pay, then they’ll do anything.” People assume that in an area like Howick or Pakuranga, people aren’t struggling. The deprivation index puts Howick as a three, compared to Glen Innes which is the most deprived, at 10 on the scale. But the increasing rents in this area are driving families to desperation. “It’s not to buy TVs and things like that; it’s to put food on the table,” said Holyoake. “At the beginning of the year we had one family not sending their child to school because they couldn’t afford the uniforms.” Holyoake see’s people who are stuck in a vicious cycle of debt, and sometimes she doesn’t see a way out of it for them either. She can recall sitting at her chair going over someone’s budget and realising there was no spare expenses available to pay back anything. When a person can’t afford their weekly loan payment, they get a dishonour fee, they then get a dishonour fee from the bank as well, add in high interest rates to the mix and it’s a recipe for ongoing debt. “We see people come in with large personal loans, $15,000-

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20,000 and you’re not sure how on earth they ever got this much money loaned to them.” Edward Recordon, Moola CEO, told the Times they were a responsible, transparent company, and that it was other non-compliant lenders that “tarnish” the rest of the industry. They then admitted some circumstances are unforeseeable. “Whilst we go above and beyond to ensure a customer can afford to make repayments without creating hardship, some customers’ situations do change and, unfortunately, we can’t always foresee these events,” said Recordon. Technology is also increasing hardships. Children require tablets for school, and items such as cell phones and internet are no longer a luxury. Kay Read, the National Commissioner Service Delivery for WINZ , encourages those who are struggling for everyday basics to contact Work and Income first, before considering the loans with high rates. “We have a range of assistance available and can help with a range of household expenses including food, medical, and dental needs, white ware products, glasses, and clothing,” said Read. Holyoake does believe that Work and Income can help people with loans, but in some cases the money is taken from them later, making budgeting even harder. “That (small loan) then gets deducted out of their benefit which means they have less money the next week,” said Holyoake. Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting services have recently started an initiative called Moneymate in an attempt to educate the community. It’s an eight week programme which educates people about what borrowing money involves, and how to budget and prepare for unforeseen expenses. It starts on July 27, from 10am-12 at the Pakuranga Library building. If you are struggling for funds, organisations like NILS, Step Up, and Nga Tangata Microfinance offer loans that are low interest, or interest free.

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Supermarket shopping with children can be tricky and the guys and gals at FreshChoice Half Moon Bay are doing their bit to make it fun for everyone. Parents can drop their school-aged children with the FreshChoice team who will keep them amused with free holiday activities. The grown-ups can do their grocery shopping in

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The Howick Historical Village reserves the right to make changes to the programme without prior notice.

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Nicolas Webster and David Ellery. Times photo Wayne Martin

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Hearing aids combining 360o sound with tinnitus relief technology hit NZ shores

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roperty Institute of New Zealand chief executive Ashley Church says the latest Institute poll confirms recent figures from REINZ and Barfoot and Thompson and shows that there has been a big drop in the number of people expecting house prices to rise in the next six months. According to the regular poll, which is commissioned by the Institute, the number of people expecting house prices to rise in the next six months is down to 43 per cent, the lowest level since the poll started in November last year. Mr Church says a definite trend appears to be developing, with more people becoming less bullish about house prices. “Our June poll shows that the number of people expecting house prices to increase in the next six months has dropped 12 per cent since our last poll in April and now sits at 40 per cent,” he said. “Meanwhile, the number of people expecting prices to stabilise is up 4 per cent to 40 per cent.” “The number of people expecting a decrease in house prices is up 5 per cent to 12 per cent - a big jump in one month to be sure - but an indicator that the vast majority still aren’t

buying into the idea of a market correction”. Mr Church says the trend becomes more pronounced when the latest results are compared against the first Institute poll, taken in November of 2016. “Back in November 56 per cent of people polled were expecting house prices to keep rising – which means we’ve seen a 13 per cent drop in expectations in the past eight months.” The poll shows that women are more likely than men to expect prices to stay the same (46 per cent v 34 per cent), and fewer women than men think prices will keep rising (38 per cent vs 50 per cent). The expectation of house price increases is also considerably lower in Auckland and Wellington (both at 37 per cent) than in other parts of the country – with 53 per cent in Wellington, 50 per cent in towns and 47 per cent in provincial cities still expecting continuing price increases. Politically, Labour voters are most likely to pick increasing house prices (54 per cent) with National supporters least likely to pick rising prices (34 per cent). New Zealand First voters are most likely to pick a decrease (25 per cent) while those who vote

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The Institute survey also asked respondents who they thought were responsible for having the biggest impact on property prices, and once again foreign investors have topped the list, with developers coming second and local investors coming third. Mr Church says that the survey confirms the view of the Institute that the ‘artificial

downturn’ engineered by the Reserve Bank has worked. “There’s no question that the imposition of high LVR restrictions has affected the ability of the market to operate and has dramatically slowed the market – particularly in Auckland. What’s less clear is what the impact of that will be on supply given that Auckland still has a serious housing shortage and no clear solutions to reduce that deficit.” Mr Church says that rationing of finance, by

Banks, is now also further exacerbating the problem. “There’s no shortage of demand – there’s just a shortage of money.” Mr Church says that this is probably best exemplified in the survey result showing that 18 to 30-year-olds are the most likely group to expect continuing house price inflation (58 per cent). “This is incredibly sad because these are the same people who are most disadvantaged by the current slew of policies. They’re the people who, in many cases,

can’t get into the market because of the new rules.” Mr Church says that he expects the deterioration in house price inflation expectations to continue over the next few months. “You can’t artificially constrain house prices forever when you have a shortage of homes – but clearly you can do it for a while – so there’s a reasonable chance that the number of people expecting prices to stay the same will exceed those who think prices to rise, by the time of the next survey.”

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“The original kitchen was decorated in white with black handles on the cabinets. Some of the cupboards were waterdamaged and it was definitely past its best,” explains Jag Kitchens designer, Megan Dyer.

So instead of the narrow and inconvenient galley kitchen, the Clarks now have a contemporary kitchen/living area they all enjoy using.

“It was also closed off from the dining room by a wall and a door, which made it feel quite confined. We had this wall removed and it really opened up and lightened the space. The result was a really smart and modern open plan living area with an excellent flow.” Megan and her clients, the Clarks, were all thrilled with the outcome. They decided to stick to the original white theme with white glossy floor cabinets (Jag Acrylic Arctic White) and a white engineered stone bench. Contrasting colours were introduced with the island bench and tall cabinets in a dark wood colour (Melteca Burnished Wood) and the laminate floors in a medium brown colour. “It all tones in well and has a very warm ambience with a feature window below the bench height bringing in natural light.” Megan adds. Appliances used were all by

Jag Kitchens specialise in custom-designed kitchens and has its own manufacturing plant. The staff also use a state of the art 3D computer design programme to show clients beforehand exactly how their new kitchen will look. JAG Kitchens designer Megan (left) with the Clark family.

Jag Kitchens have an excellent reputation for designing and building for all budgets. Their advice and design service is FREE OF CHARGE.

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Fisher and Paykel – including the French Door Fridge, the Elba gas stove and the dish drawers. Anthony Clark says the family is “delighted with the transformation” and it all works well for them. “The new design brings us together as a family. Our children (aged 10 and 13) use the island bench for lots of their activities – rather than carting

stuff all through the house. They enjoy sitting there and do their homework while we are working in the kitchen and of course, it’s a great breakfast bar,” he says.

“My wife, Deanne, and I found the service from the whole team at Jag Kitchens was really good - right throughout the process. They listened to what we had to say and made it all

Visit www.jagkitchens.co.nz for more information on a wide range of materials and design options or to see more kitchen examples.

Whether you are thinking of a major renovation or simply planning to replace an existing kitchen do contact Jag Kitchens. All designers have years of experience and are happy to discuss your kitchen project free of cost and obligation.

Inside Danske Mobler, 501 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany Town Centre. Open 7 Days. Ph 271 3131. www.jagkitchens.co.nz KC12581

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“I’m too busy selling houses to know the real estate market might be flat” Real Estate Support Specialist Needed! Demand for leading Real Estate Salesperson, Marie Raos from Ray White Howick, just continues to increase. Her highly successful marketing strategies get the best “SOLD”result for her vendors, with a significant proportion of her business referred by existing satisfied clients, it’s no wonder her business is growing far in excess of the market average. As a salesperson that gets results, Marie recognises the need to expand her support team to service the increasing number of buyer enquiries that are fielded every day. Part of Marie’s strategy is to create a unique position in her team for a Real Estate Support Specialist. This person will be loaded with energy, have great communication skills and the desire and attitude required for a very successful career in the Real Estate profession. Seldom does an opportunity like this come along, to work with one of the areas top salespeople, in a supportive and dynamic team with the opportunity to build a high-end income stream. Previous Real Estate experience and license is essential! Apply in the first instance by forwarding a CV to Marie’s Personal Assistant, Rebecca Stanley at rebecca.stanley@raywhite.com

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We are a leading Aged Care Facility based in Howick, and have recently acquired Stevenson Village, a Social Housing Village for older people. We require an energetic self-starter to join our Maintenance Team to work across both sites. This is a full time 40 hour position – Monday to Friday with some opportunity for extended hours. We require a versatile and competent handy person, with a wide range of skills to join the maintenance team. The work is varied from plumbing to painting, minor mechanical work, and as a relief driver which requires a ‘P’ endorsed licence. Some lifting is required. The successful applicant will need to be a self-starter, well organised, and work well in both a team, and individual environment and have excellent communication skills. A great team to work for and competitive conditions offered. Written applications by email (enquiries@hbh.org.nz) or post to: Stevenson Village HBH Senior Living PO Box 38 093, HOWICK 2145

Requirements: • Tertiary education related to business level 7 • 3-4 years speciﬁc experience in supermarket and minimum 3 years managerial experience Skills: • Flexibility to work all days of the week • Hands-on management style • Customer and results focused • Proven ability to deal with people of all cultures/races • Strong communication (verbal and written), relationship management • Negotiating and networking skills • Coaching and mentoring • Planning and organising and time management skills • Maintaining standards and a keen eye for detail • Physically ﬁt and healthy • Financial calculation and budget management • Productivity and personal effectiveness - ability to self manage/work autonomously Please forward your CV to: owner.beachlands@foodstuffs.co.nz

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Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for a Science Technician who is required for 17 hours per week, term time only. The days of work are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday however in times of a heavy workload there may be some variation by negotiation. Reporting to the Head of Learning Science, the key responsibilities of the Science Technician are: - to provide preparation support to Science staff for practical lessons; - assist in the management of Science laboratory and resources - provide administrative and technical support to the Head of Learning and Science teaching staff As part of the Science Department, and one of three Science Technicians, we will require the applicant to have initiative, good communication skills – both written and verbal, and a high level of attention to detail. We require the applicant to have an interest in Science and the ability to work in a positive and motivated manner, as part of a busy and dynamic team. Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vet, once every three years. Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa. A clean driver’s licence is required. For an Application Form please visit our school website www.bdsc.school.nz and or email for a copy of the Job Description. Applications can be emailed to: t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz Applications close at midday on Monday 24 July 2017.

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We are a busy large practice in central Howick. Due to our growth, we have a new position for an experienced Accounts/Receivable/Payroll Manager. Essentially you will need to have experience in Debt Collection, Accounts Payable and Payroll. This role will encompass invoicing for the four major Rest Homes, debt collection and queries for government agencies, daily direct credit postings and bank reconciliation, plus administrative projects and various administration duties. Key transferrable skills required: Previous experience in accounts payable, payroll, debt collection Good excel and word skills Smart Payroll and Medtech 32 software knowledge would be an added advantage Attributes: Empathetic, flexible and a pleasant outgoing nature Great communicator Fast and accurate data entry skills Please send your CV to: anthea.turner@crawfordmedical.co.nz

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Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for a Uniform Shop and Copy Centre Operator combined into one bubbly individual. The combined position is 35 hours per week term time only. The Uniform Shop Operator will be required to work additional hours during school holiday period(s). Specific details listed on the Job Description(s). Reporting to the Business Manager, we require a team player with the following attributes: - Good communications – both written and verbal - Good computer skills - Physically able - Positive, motivated communicator - Willing attitude and initiative required - Proactive when possible • Police vet required as part of Vulnerable Children Act; • Applicants must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa • A clean driver’s licence is required. For an Application Form please visit our school website www.bdsc.school.nz For a Job Description and submission of Application Forms, please email: t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz Applications close at midday on Monday 24 July 2017.

We are looking for a full-time, passionate, provisionally, or fully registered teacher. We are a small family based centre located in Highland Park. Our centre has large, modern outdoor areas and we strongly value our philosophy of a home away from home. You will have the following attributes: • A fun and caring nature with strong communication skills • Committed teacher with the ability to go the extra mile • A dedicated team player supporting both your colleagues, children and families • Sound command of the English language and competent in planning, self review and ICT. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been seeking, Please contact Caryn on ph 533 0218 or send your CV to caryn@rockabye.school.nz

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• Fun, nurturing, Montessori inspired learning environment • NZ qualified and experienced Teachers • Open Hours: Full year, Monday to Friday 7.30am-5.30pm • Specially designed programme to cater for varied learning needs • Full time (2 & over) and sessions (2-3yrs old only) for 2-6yr olds • Morning, afternoon and late afternoon snack provided • 20 hour ECE subsidy available "Children are confident, explore freely and are trusting of adults and helpful towards other children. They play and learn at a relaxed pace in a calm, supportive environment.. The centre is well resourced with Montessori activities. Teachers interact with children with respect and courtesy valuing children’s cultural backgrounds, are inclusive, and prepare the environment to meet children's learning needs..." ERO Report Oct 2016

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WAS IT SABOTAGE? ❯❯ Page 5

GOLF

Fox qualifies for British Open R

yan Fox has finished tied fourth at the Irish Open overnight to qualify for The Open Championship in two weeks time. The Beachlands local joins Michael Hendry in qualifying for the year’s third major championship to make it two Kiwis in the field at Royal Birkdale. The third ranked Kiwi carded a final round four-under 68 to finish on 17-under for the tournament, seven shots behind dominant winner, Jon Rahm of Spain who recorded an impressive four eagles throughout the week. There were three qualifying spots available and with Rahm already locked in for the 146thOpen Championship, Fox secured one of the three places after missing out by one shot on two different occasions. Fox, the son of All Blacks great and current All Blacks selector Grant Fox, told the Times of his elation finally nailing his Open Championship spot. “Obviously it’s been a great two weeks…secured a tour card for next year and having just missed out on an Open spot last week it was nice to get some redemption this week,” he said. “Can’t wait to get to Royal

Ryan Fox finished well to qualify for the British Open which tees off next week.

Birkdale in a week or so.” In a press release, Fox said he was ecstatic. “Third time lucky, I just missed out last week in France, and I missed out on world rankings at the Australian Open at the start of The Open Qualifying Series so I’m very, very happy to get the job done this

week,” said Fox. “It was a great golf course this week and a lot of fun to play. I’m sure Birkdale might play a bit tougher than what we’ve got this week. I haven’t played a lot of links golf in my career, I managed to play an Open at St Andrews a couple of years ago and I loved the

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experience of playing links golf. I’m looking forward to the opportunity again.” With rounds of 67, 66,70 and 68, Fox earnt NZ$425,774 this weekend to make for an exceptional two weeks on tour after his top five finish last week to pocket NZ$812,454 in just two weeks.

Not only does the last two events significantly help Fox’s bank balance, the 30-year-old more importantly continues to climb up the Race to Dubai standings to now sit comfortably inside the top 100 to be in 28th place and ever closer to securing his European Tour card for another season. The exciting Rolex Series continues for Fox with the Scottish Open proving to be the perfect warm up event for the Claret Jug next week. However, players won’t be treating it as a warm up with there once again being a mammoth $7,000,000 USD on the line. Danny Lee has finished in a tie for ninth at the Greenbrier Classic on the PGA Tour but sadly couldn’t join Fox to claim one of four qualifying spots for The Open. Lee, who was the defending champion at the Greenbrier Classic recorded rounds of 64, 68, 70 and 69 to finish six shots behind leader Sebastian Munoz. Lee has returned to similar form which saw him inside top 50 in the world rankings last year with his recent nine finishes reading T14, cut, T5, 6, T49, T47, T3, T22 and T9. The Rotorua professional has one final chance to qualify for The Open at next week’s John Deere Classic.

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