Howick and Pakuranga Times, June 27, 2019

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Pakuranga woman has warned residents to look out for suspected scammers who are passing themselves off as Auckland Transport (AT) officials.

The woman, who name the Times is withholding, said she was approached at their gates commu-

nity last Thursday night by two people wearing high-visibility jackets. The scammers also had false documentation and declared themselves as employees of AT, a council-controlled organisation of Auckland Council.

The bogus employees were

asking residents at Westminster Flats on Pakuranga Road (opposite Howick Intermediate) what time they typically left their homes in the morning and were promised two weeks’ free transport into the city for their help.

She’d heard there were three similar scammers in Angelo Ave and more in Patons Rd around the same time.

The woman said she was told by AT there was no such service and she also advised police who told her they were investigating.

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“They advise never to open doors at night. They also said anyone who comes onto a gated community after dark is trespassing.”

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Little Izzy a gateway to tolerance

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ullied, ostracised and treated like a social outcast, Izilah Mohammed is determined to find her identity through a soft toy with a hijab called Izzy.

The 17-year-old Ormiston Senior College student says she doesn’t want others to go through what she did.

It’s the very reason why she kickstarted a social business enterprise called Hijabity (Hijab plus Identity) as part of the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) in which students are given an opportunity to unleash their inner entrepreneur, and introduce a new product or service.

Izilah changed schools in Year 13 from Otahuhu College to Ormiston College because she heard of the number of YES awards the college has won.

She says she is determined to prove that people shouldn’t be judged by what they wear but for who they are.

Admitting that she went through a lot of self-esteem issues as she was dropped from friends’ groups because she wore a head scarf, Izilah surprised her teachers by insisting she would like to go solo for the social enterprise project.

“I knew that no one would be as passionate about the idea as I am. I had to tell my own story. Even though I was

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born here in New Zealand and started wearing the hijab nine years ago, I was left out and degraded because of my conservative outlook,” she admits.

“Growing up, a lot of students were confused and would ask me if I was a refugee or if I spoke English. Some tried brainwashing me to remove my head covering.

“That’s why I decided to come up with the business idea of creating a doll called Izzy with a brightly coloured hijab so that if kids grow up with a doll like this one, they are familiar with the idea and are more accepting of people who look or dress differently,” she says.

Izilah is passionate about empowering Muslim women while educating non-Muslims on the significance of hijabs. She says that the journey has been a challenging one.

“My teacher was unsure if I could take on all the roles of a CEO or a marketing manager or financial director which are normally shared by the team — including the cost.”

But Izilah’s drive and passion overrode everything as she won the internal school challenge where all students made a 40 second pitch.

“It was the first time I pitched the idea in front of 300 students,” she says.

“Also, this is my first year of business studies in Year 13 and I had no connections or clue about how to go about arranging meetings with organisa-

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Izilah contacted the regional coordinator of YES who connected her with the Social Innovation department at the University of Auckland.

She also connected with the Khadija Leadership Network, New Zealand Ethnic Women’s Trust, Deloitte and the South Auckland Muslim Association.

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at her home on the Eid Festival where she had around 300 guests drop in.

Having spent a lot of time trying to connect with manufacturers in China to get the right fabric, look and colour for the vibrant doll, she is now taking pre-orders.

Izilah says that the light-hearted slogan for Izzy the doll is: ‘The girl who wore a hijab’, a poignant reflection of her personal journey.

Beware scammers Police are reminding members of the public to be wary of phone scammers claiming to work for telecommunications organisations and/or Police.

This week several victims have been contacted by scammers claiming to be part of the Police Cybercrime Unit or a telecommunications company.

In one incident the victim was contacted via a duplicate Facebook account of someone known to them. The scammers have then requested bank details. Police’s message on scams is simple – do not engage with anyone on the phone and hang up immediately if you think you are being scammed.

“While most people will not respond to these scams, others are more vulnerable,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Brand.

“We urge you to have conversations with vulnerable or elderly family members to help ensure they are aware of the tactics often used by scammers.

“Please remember that Government agencies will never contact you out of the blue and ask for bank details.”

Anyone who believes they are a victim of a scam is advised to contact Police.

Further scam prevention advice is available on the NZPolice website.

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CRYPTIC ACROSS 6. A drink to wash the cake down with? (7,4). 7. On that account, see alone (4). 8. Close-ups of VIPs? (3,5). 9. Recompense the person who towed you back (6). 10. Is round about when there’s insurgence (6). 12. That’s me in the car: a Japanese import, probably! (6). 15. As you fix the material, look on (6). 17. A guard in combat gear (8). 19. Forget I am to hold back (4). 20. Exercised in the prison yard? (3,1,7).

CRYPTIC DOWN 1. Recommend a lawyer (8). 2. Teased about how one knitted? (6). 3. Someone knocking a favourite family food? (6).

4. Food that’s anything but plain! (4). 5. Be given a number that’s not the winning one (6). 6. Mistaken about the hole some animal made (5). 11. Drink drinks one pays for (8).

13. Gives battle, in sad disarray (6). 14. As opposed to, say, the south-east (6). 15. Again, a kind of holiday venue (6).

16. The heartless Ivor changed his nationality (5). 18. The bird has the same head and tail (4).

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The NZCNA Award for the Best Front Page newspaper goes to...

By Farida Master

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he moment was electric.

We waited with bated breath as Brendan Dooley one of the world’s most quick-witted magicians and Master of Ceremony at the New Zealand Community Newspaper Association (NZCNA) awards hosted at the Rydes in Christchurch on Friday evening announced....

‘And the winner of the Best Front Page Community Newspapers in New Zealand is.....the Botany and Ormiston Times’.

Everything else was a blur as some of the best in the media world cheered and applauded.

There were warm hugs and congratulatory handshakes as we received the award from David Mackenzie, president of NZCNA. The judges’ comments for the Botany and Ormiston Times were: “Outstanding photography and clever graphic tools created the platform for the designer of the Times to create two stunning front pages for this entry. Both front page entries effectively used a main dark image to capture the reader which provides a nice balance alongside the colourful masthead and pointers. Using many faces in the masthead banner was another clever tool to give these small images the maximum impact when you first pick up the paper.”

The award is a testament to the

This is us (top), the Times Media team with publisher Reay Neben (holding the winning front page) take a moment to celebrate; Above: An exuberant Times Media team at the CNA Awards hosted at the Rydes in Christchurch.

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fact that five years ago the publisher of Times Media, Reay Neben decided to rename and revamp the paper to reach out to new communities in Botany and Ormiston area.

The Times art director Clare McGillivray and her production team revamped the look of the paper, while the editorial team

worked really hard to reach out and be the voice of the community. The advertising team worked overtime to help retailers get their products and services introduced to new settlers in the area. And while we are still working on our distribution with more and more people in the area asking for the paper — the

award is an acknowledgement that we are doing something right.

The NZCNA Annual Awards celebrate the very best of community newspapers and magazines throughout the country. It is run by the New Zealand Community Newspaper Association, an industry body with members from more than 80 independent newspapers and magazines.

NZCNA president David Mackenzie said the awards recognise the best of the industry.

“The community newspapers are thriving up and down the country and that can be put down to the power of print advertising and the hyper-local stories produced each week by highly-connected, local journalists who work for independent publishers,” he said.

The awards were the centre piece of the CNA’s annual two-day conference, where members heard from a range of speakers about the industry, including Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Kris Faafoi.

Whakatane’s The Beacon took out the top honour at this year’s New Zealand Community Newspaper Association awards in Christchurch on Friday night.

The Beacon won the Frank Veale Memorial Award for Community Newspaper of the Year, capping off a big night for the newspaper which recently celebrated its 80th birthday.

Jon Rawlinson receiving the Best Sports Journalist Award from NZCNA president David Photo supplied Mackenzie.

There was another big win for the Times Media stable as Jon Rawlinson from EastLife magazine won both the awards-the Best Sports Journalist award for Rural Living as well as the runner-up award for Eastlife magazine.

The judges’ comments were: Brilliant storytelling, well explained for the uninitiated reader (especially the Polo story) great quotes, it’s good to use parenthesis/plays on words sparingly. Nice chatty writing style which suits the larger features in this publication. Good mixture of subjects shows Jon’s versatility and ability to cover sporting events through personalities. Smart use of sidebars makes the longer reads accessible and easy to read.

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More travel choices during construction of the Eastern Busway.

“I’m going to bus to uni to beat the traffic.”

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Our new travel options include a T2 lane on Pakuranga Road (launches 30 June), a proposed Park and ride service at Lloyd Elsmore Park and express bus services between Howick and Panmure Station.

The T2 lane will operate in the morning between 6am and 10am, in the westbound direction between Dunrobin Place to Gossamer Drive.

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Westcott makes national team The Kiwi National Skills Team has been announced and it includes Howick’s Jack Westcott.

The New Zealand National Under 21 National Skills Team has been selected to compete against 80 other countries at the 45th International World Skills competition in August 2019 in Russia.

The Latitude Solutions National Skills Team has “the most skilled” young trade apprentices in the country. After nearly two years of training and developing their vocational skills from the best in NZ, the team is off in August.

The international competition is attracting nearly 200,000 attendees making it the world’s biggest skills competition. WorldSkills New Zealand is a New Zealand charity that has been developing young New Zealanders for more than 30 years and has produced some incredible legends such as Monica Galetti (Michelin chef), Jarrod Wood (aircraft engineer, motivational speaker).

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Muller Law marks 40 years

By Nick Krause

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t was a Frenchman Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr who said (in French) in 1949: “The more things change, the more they stay the same”.

Even 40 years after establishing a successful law firm, founder David Muller admits that while there have been major technological advances (think document scanning, email, mobile phones), some things haven’t changed much at all.

“We would have handled billions of dollars of property transactions but it’s all very much the same although traffic numbers, for example, and property values are still going up, as is the size of the mortgage,” said Muller.

Also very much unchanged is the degree of loyalty the company still generates four decades on. They even retain a typewriter which is occasionally used for certain documents.

Muller, who would only say the firm had 1000s of clients, believes a traditional and conservative approach delivered with a personal and professional touch has won engagement with the community which has spanned three generations with some families.

Muller Law hasn’t wavered from that traditional approach.

“They (our clients) respect us and I suppose they come because of us,” he said.

“You’re dealing with people’s personal affairs...they’re looking for that rapport.”

Muller started the firm in 1979

David Muller and the company he co-founded 40 years ago in an office in Pakuranga Plaza are in fine fettle.

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with partner David Rooke. They had both come from Queen Street-based city firm Holmden Horrocks (now in Shortland Street) which had a branch in Pakuranga.

He started there as a law clerk for three years before taking off for his OE. “We (Muller and Rooke) were both there (Holmden Horrocks) and we decided we wanted to go our own way,” said David.

The fledgling firm was half the size back then – the firm today has 10 staff of which six are lawyers – and had one of the original offices at Pakuranga Plaza. It is still there today.

As is the case with many startups, the formative years weren’t easy. There weren’t many suburban firms either.

“In those days you couldn’t advertise. It was hard setting up,” he said.

“It was a bit of a risk at the time with a new family (he and wife Irene had just had a baby) but we were committed to make it a success.”

After some 13 years, he and Rooke parted ways and Muller went it alone, initially with his wife assisting with secretarial duties for a couple of years.

The sole partner continued with a legal executive looking after people’s needs and growth from there was organic with the firm evolving to specialise in family, property, conveyancing and wills (estates, trusts). Initially court work was briefed out but now they have their own inhouse specialists.

That foundation has been built around good, loyal talent. Legal secretary Helen Norton, has been with the firm for 25 years and partner Shirley-Anne Inglis has almost completed 20 years’ with Muller Law. Partner Jennifer Haw has 15 years under her belt and another partner Claire Reynolds arrived 12 years ago. Legal secretaries Adelyn Loy and Carolyn Taylor have been with the firm for 12 years and 18 years respectively. Their newest member associate Ian MacDonald who has been with them for two years bringing a range of skills and experience with him as a commercial lawyer.

Adjusting to change is paramount for any company. Whilst law has remained relatively

constant, the manner in which finances and documents are exchanged has made enormous differences to the profession.

Online banking is a case in point. Think of a time with bank cheques. “Every Friday we used to physically go into the city to hand over our cheques and collect the clients’ title deeds,” said David.

“Banks also closed at 3 o’clock then. There were no faxes so everything went by mail.”

The pressures today are greater because email means not having to wait two days for a reply, while accessing information from the Land Registration Office means no more physical documents as it is all online now.

If there’s a downside it’s on the social interactions, or curtailing of them. “You don’t get the collegiality any more. You used to meet other lawyers regularly.

I think it’s good for young lawyers,” said Muller.

“Now you don’t really know who you’re dealing with, you don’t get the exposure.”

Meanwhile the firm has always made a point of getting out into the community and contributing “It’s something we’ve done from the beginning and we’re very proud of” said David.

Their lawyers contribute pro bono at the Citizens Advice Bureau and it’s not unusual to field calls from the CAB offices to help with legal conundrums.

David has also had a long association with the local Lions Club.

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Eco-Day is the ideal occasion to do something concrete for the environmental cause – recycling, reusing and composting are all gestures that will have a positive impact on the environment.

Eco-Day is the time to get moving on this important issue, to act now, for ourselves and future generations.

This free community event held by the Howick Village Business Association (HVBA) Inc. coincides with new legislation which bans the distribution of single use plastic bags from July.

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On Saturday, June 29, 2019, Howick Village is increasing awareness on this important environmental event as an attempt to mobilise the planet and remind everyone that even small gestures are essential to save our environment.

Thank you for the piles of old books you’ve brought in.

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opportunity to engage with the community and develop a sense of pride in our community supporting eco-friendly, environmentally sound practises.

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As it is with every month, June has a specific theme. For the last 20 plus years the staff have come together to embrace the theme, this year being

no exception. With the focus of Disney Presents, 19 staff members dressed in a variety of costumes and squeals of delight could be heard from residents and visitors alike as the grand entrance was made.

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Staff at Saxon By Design, from left to right, Sheri, Kylie, Fran, Courtney, Michelle, Leo, Trish & Natalee.

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New owners for Saxon By Design Natalee Stone and Fran Buddle took ownership of iconic Howick hair salon, Saxon By Design in August last year.

The pair have known each other for almost two decades.

They met when Fran joined the well-known salon group Natalee co-owned.

Natalee has 27 years management experience in the hairdressing industry and spent 12 of those watching innovative hair stylist Fran grow her talent.

Five years ago Fran left the salon group to start her family, and set up a homebased hairdressing studio.

When Natalee decided to embark on a new venture last year, she knew just the person she wanted to partner with.

The timing was perfect, says Natalee, as it just so happened Fran shared her dream – to own an upmarket salon with a cosy community vibe in Howick Village.

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Led by Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra principal percussion Eric Renick, Beats, Working is part of the orchestra’s In Your Neighbourhood series which sees APO musicians bringing their passion for orchestral music closer to communities across Auckland.

“While most audience members are familiar with the explosive crashes and rumbles the percussion section brings to an orchestra, few will know that there is an entire repertoire of beautiful, delicate, funky, bizarre and hypnotic percussion music,” says Renick.

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School donation policy another broken promise In the Government’s recent budget they announced the removal of school donations for all decile 1-7 schools.

Whilst National has supported this Bill to Select Committee as we believe it is important to reduce costs for parents where possible, we have major concerns about this policy.

Put simply, this policy is a broken promise and simply does not do what Labour said they would.

Labour went to the election saying that they would remove school donations for all schools, however this policy only benefits schools with decile ratings of 1-7 meaning many schools and parents in Pakuranga will not benefit from this policy as 9 of our 21 schools have decile ratings of 8 or above.

While this policy has disappointed many parents and schools who were led to believe donations would be scrapped altogether, it also highlights the inequity in our decile system as a means for funding our

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As many schools have said in submissions to Parliament, high decile schools are also home to students from disadvantaged families who do not benefit from this policy.

National believes that by locking out decile 8–10 schools, the Government is fostering inequity.

As Michael Williams, the Principal of Pakuranga College, notes in his submission, ‘At a time where schools are looking more and more to provide authentic learning experiences and to engage more with the world beyond the school gate, this bill could very well have the exact opposite effect.’

Steve Hargreaves, the Principal of Macleans College, said in a submission to Parliament, “The decision to offer Decile 1 to 7 schools an additional $150 payment… makes it clear that decile 8 to 10 schools are expected to make up funding shortfalls from their students’ parents. This $150 payment further increases

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National had proposed scrapping the decile system altogether due to huge inequities and discrimination.

We had also proposed putting in additional funding for schools to compensate any changes this policy might mean to schools operational funding.

Labour has stalled this proposal, and leaving families in communities with higher decile rated schools being hit twice, with inequity from the stalled policy and by being excluded from the donation policy.

Resolving core funding issues is a fairer way of ensuring parents will be asked for donations, as this will mean extra resources are better targeted to support schools to lift achievement. No matter which way you look at it, this Government has shown yet again that we cannot trust it will do what it says or tackle the hard issues.

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Shervonne is taking the stage

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akuranga College student Shervonne Grierson is still grasping the fact she will be taking the stage at the Pop-Up Globe here in Auckland this July.

A production of historic tales, Shervonne scored the lead role of Julia in the play The Two Gentlemen of Verona.

Grinning from ear-to-ear she recalls the disbelief when reading the email confirming her dream, snagging a spot in the Shakespearean play.

“Every time I think about it I smile, it’s been such a dream for so long and it has settled in more now that I’ve met the cast, I’ve got fittings done, I’m going through my lines for show-time and rehearsal time, it feels like it’s a reality,” she says.

It was after attending the Pop-Up Globe she fell in love with Shakespeare and wanted to learn more than the “mainstream Shakespeare” taught in English class.

“The Pop-Up Globe made me a fan, I’ve seen so many of their shows just because of how the first couple of shows I saw struck me.

“I think Shakespeare at the Pop-Up Globe is unlike anything else I’ve ever seen and that’s what got me like ‘wow I want to

Shervonne Grierson will take on a lead role in the Pop-Up Globe’s latest production, The Two Photo supplied Gentlemen of Verona.

be in the Pop-Up Globe one day, I want to be on that stage,’” she says.

Recalling one of her favourite Pop-Up Globe productions, Henry V, she puts her love down to the fresh spin the shows have.

“They made Shakespeare cool, going to Henry V, having all that audience interaction, having Henry walking among the audience, the gags, songs and just funny moments, putting

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that modern spin on it has made Shakespeare so much more relatable,” she says.

Her love of acting comes after seeing a friend perform at the Howick Children’s & Youth Theatre (HCYT).

Staying close to home, Shervonne says she still attends HCYT every Monday and has “no intention of not going” because it’s where she found her passion.

It was the confidence gained at HCYT that persuaded her to pursue drama at Pakuranga College that lead to the Pop-Up Globe.

“Pakuranga [College] has definitely been a ground for me to grow my acting, drama classes and productions, it’s all helped me but HCYT, that’s where all of this started, I owe a lot to them.”

Dreams became reality for the actress, who humbly describes going from watching the show to now performing on the same stage as a “blessing” and a “testament” to others that “you really can achieve your dreams”.

Considered Shakespeare’s first comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona looks at friendship, infidelity, love and will be the Pop-Up Globe Youth Theatre Company’s debut production.

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Can my boss ask for proof of sickness?

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he weather is changing and people are getting sick. It’s important to know where one stands when it comes to taking sick leave.

An employer may ask an employee for proof of sickness or injury. Usually, proof is a medical certificate from a doctor saying that the employee is sick or injured (or their spouse, partner or dependent) and isn’t able to work. An employer cannot tell an employee which doctor or practice they have to go to.

If an employee is sick or injured for: ■■ Less than three days, and an employer asks for proof of sickness or injury, they must ask as soon as possible and pay the employee back for the cost of getting the proof, for instance a visit to the doctor ■■ Three or more days in a row, even if these three days are not all days the employee would have otherwise worked on and the employer asks for proof, then the employee needs to meet the cost.

■■ If an employee has extra sick

leave benefits in their employment agreement, these might have specific proof requirements, example an agreement of an extra five days’ sick leave per year and for these five extra days the employee will provide proof that they are sick at their own cost.

■■ If an employer asks for proof of sickness or injury and the employee does not give it to them the employer might not pay the employee for the sick leave.

If an employer thinks that an employee has misused their sick leave entitlement, they can deal with this as an employment relationship problem. Even if the employer didn’t ask for proof of sickness at the time, they can still use their normal processes for investigating the issue and can use mediation to help resolve any dispute.

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nation. However, if an employer has good reason to believe that an employee is impaired (unwell or harmed) for any reason (whether from exposure to workplace hazards or other causes) then an employer may suspend an employee, subject to the usual legal requirements.

A WorkSafe New Zealand doctor who has concerns that an employee’s health may have been affected by work (example, exposure to chemicals) may ask to examine the employee or provide a sample for testing or analysis.

■■ Solutions has been compiled by Vani, and is a regular column from the Pakuranga Citizens Advice Bureau. Visit us at the Library Building, Pakuranga, Phone 576 8331 and at Botany Citizens Advice Bureau, rear Food Court Entrance, Botany Town Centre, Phone 271 5382 or 0800 267 222 for free, confidential and informative help.

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Marking the millionth tree milestone with Puriri planting Over fifty Mission Heights Junior College (MHJC) Year 7 students joined 250 other volunteers at Totara Park last week to support Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s pledge to plant a Million Trees in the Auckland region.

The planting of a Puriri marked the millionth tree milestone.

Phil Goff, on behalf of the Auckland Council, thanked the volunteers and organisations across the city that worked to deliver the project. “Putting a million trees in the ground was always going to be an ambitious undertaking, but Aucklanders

have come together to make our city a better, greener place to live. It’s exemplified people power, and the love Aucklanders have for their environment,” he said.

MHJC Teachers David Nutt, Sahara Singh and Dino Gardi believe this council programme links with their school learning context of ‘Think Globally Act locally’.

“This programme aims to give students some ownership to making a difference and connecting more with nature.

“Students very much enjoyed the day and were wanting to do more for their community.”

Nathan takes on the comedic world

By Hannah Williams Local comedian Nathan Wilson has been making waves in the comedy community as he pursues a career in the funny business.

Raised here in East Auckland, Nathan has always been involved in the arts, whether it was his school’s production or a laugh with friends, he was born for the limelight.

A talented comedian, Nathan has always found it ”easy being on stage” as he enjoys “being up there in front of everybody,” he strives to make a name for himself in comedy.

But despite having an interest in comedy, it was a push from friends and a trip to New York that got him to go professional.

“It’s something I wanted to try, I had a completely different set of priorities and then I had a mid life crisis and realised I had no interest in what I was doing or wanted to go in that direction, “I’ve always loved drama and acting and have always been a big fan of comedy however I thought I was no good at writing, but my friends all encouraged me and I went to America and saw a lot of comedy there and that inspired me to come back and give it a crack,” he says.

When he stood on stage he knew it was the place he needed to be and he decided then to give a professional career in comedy a try.

“From the first time I did it, it was like wow, a switch went off in my head like this is where I want to be, this is great, this is

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what I want to do, It’s sort of like the perfect in between for me,” he says.

Since he started his career a year ago, Nathan knew he wanted to get it out East, as “there’s no open-mic styled gigs” and it’s “an untapped market” that he wants to snag up before anyone else.

Aimed at young people, his new show will have a “mix of fresh talent and semi-pros,” with “guaranteed laughs” for everyone.

It seems Nathan career is only going up from here and it’s likely you’ll one day be seeing him on the big screen whether it’s for acting or comedy, his name is one you’ll want to remember.

■■ To check out Nathan and some of Auckland’s up and coming comedians, head down to Local laughs at Applejacks, Highland Park tonight (Thursday June 27) at 7:30pm for a night of fun, laughs and beer.

It’s showtime, Mike Turinsky and Jasmine with performers of Cirque Grande.

It’s a circus out there

By Farida Master

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veryone loves a good Samaritan. However they’re not always thanked for all their selfless work in the community.

This time it was different as Mike Turinsky of Young Life NZ Trust (which works with young people in the community to help them reach their full potential) and Jasmine Yang of Jasmine Trust (which helps immigrants settle down), decided to change that.

They invited community groups and volunteers who work tirelessly to make the Howick, Botany and Flat Bush a better place to live in, to a free opening night of Cirque Grande, the new circus at Murphy’s Bush Reserve.

The rain certainly didn’t stop people from pouring in for the opening show of the entertaining

and interactive circus that had kids enthralled by gravity-defying feats of the acrobats and performers.

The stands were full with volunteers from the Salvation Army, Youthtown, St John’s Ambulance, Flat Bush Neighbourhood Support Group. Martist Eastern Junior Rugby, Pakuranga Chinese Association, Korean Positive Ageing and Hilltop Heights Neighbourhood Group—to name a few.

“We reached out to local community organisations to extend the Cirque Grande’s invitation to their members,” said Turinsky.

The highlight of the circus was the Globe of Death that had five young motorcyclists zooming in and doing hoops at high speed as they showcased their synchronised acrobatic skills in a meshed sphere ball.

Jeni Hou, a third generation

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owner of the circus, said that when she first came to New Zealand 19 years ago, she got in touch with Auckland councillor Paul Young who used to be an event organiser who got international acts to SkyCity. Knowing that she came from a family of circus owners, he worked with her to get Chinese acrobats to perform at SkyCity. After Jeni finished her studies here, he even offered her a job at his office and helped her to immigrate to New Zealand.

Jenni said she was grateful to Cr Young who is like a big brother to her and helped her settle into a new life of bringing the family-friendly circus to New Zealand.

■■ The Times has two double pass to giveaway to Cirque Circus at Murphy’s Bush Reserve Bush that runs till July 7. To win, enter times.co.nz/ competitions by midnight July 3.

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What’s On

Kapa Haka performance

The Howick Library are hosting the Howick Intermediate School Kapa Haka Group Performance in celebration of Matariki on Tuesday July 2 at 12 noon. All are welcome.

CAB Pakuranga Advice Clinics The CAB host free clinics for clients seeking advice and information about immigration, +65 counselling, new migrant counselling, family justice mediation, legal, careers, age concern, and problem gambling. Information concerning days/times for bookings contact the bureau. Phone 09 576 8331 or send an email to pakuranga@cab.org.nz.

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, June 27, 2019 — 17 A free community notice-board for non-profit groups.

Send notices to whatson@times.co.nz or drop into our office at 10 Central Terrace, Howick, Auckland 2014. Notices must be received by the Friday before publication. There is no guarantee your notice will run.

Polish cut-outs

Come try something new and create with paper and scissors at the Polish Museum on July 5. Wycinanki is a traditional Polish folk art. This adult group meets on the first Friday each month, 10am-12.15pm. We cut various types of designs, tree of life, roosters, flowers and circles. $10pp includes a cuppa. The Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick.

Phone 533 3530 or send an email to phtmuseum@outlook.com.

about Crime Prevention. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Free event.

Story time

Come down to the Howick Library for a Special Story time celebrating Matariki with Miriama Kamo as she reads from her delightful picture book “The Stolen Stars of Matariki”. Held on Wednesday July 17, 10.30–11.30am. All Welcome.

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Crafting with Chopin Join a young Chopin in his home city of Warsaw, as it was then and now, in a delightful film and slideshow presentation, then create with paper craft in this family workshop for ages 7-adult on July 17. The cost is $8 per person and all materials are provided. 10am12noon at the Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. For bookings, email phtmuseum@outlook.com or ph 533.3530.

Howick Tramping Club The next Howick Tramping Club meeting is on July 9. Club night is 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of

each month below Howick Bridge Club, 563 Pakuranga Rd. Cover charge $2. Club members will give a talk and slide show about a recent club trip to the USA to trek in canyons and national parks in Utah and Arizona. New members welcome. Phone Janette 536 6459.

Make friends Seniors Friendship Club meets at the Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, Devon Road on the first and third Friday of the month from 12.45-3pm for entertainment, music and bingo. Tea and biscuits served. Come and make friends. $4 for entry. Call Own at 533 4390.

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were almost meeting demand for the first time in a decade.”

Selwood said the lack of competitively priced land supply means that it is almost impossible for housing to ever meet demand. Each time it comes close, he said, house prices begin to flatten out and developers are forced to cut output or sell new homes below cost.

“Supply drops while industry waits for the market to recover and more people get pushed onto the streets,” said Selwood.

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Selwood believed that If it moves now to secure partnerships with land owners around strategically located land near public transport corridors, it can both improve housing supply and reduce congestion.

“Aggregating and rezoning rural land adjacent to rail and enabling infrastructure, residential and commercial development at scale will create value that can be passed on to homeowners in the form of affordable house prices,” he said.

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■■ 956 dwellings consented in April 2019 were inside the Rural Urban Boundary (RUB). Over the past 12 months, 93 per cent of new dwellings consented were inside the RUB. ■■ 22 per cent of dwellings consented in April 2019 were within 1500m walking distance of a rapid transport network.

■■ 145 dwellings were consented on Housing New Zealand or Tamaki Regeneration Company owned land in April 2019.

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That’s the view of Stephen Selwood, CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand.

The 1043 homes consented in April 2019 was down from 1163 in April 2018, according to recent data released by the Auckland Council’s Research and Evaluation Unit.

“These numbers confirm strong anecdotal evidence coming from the infrastructure and development sector of a slowing in the market,” said Selwood.

“Of the 13,754 homes consented, three quarters were actually certified as being completed in the last year.”

While up on the preceding rolling 12 months, the total number of certificates of completion dropped from 10,637 in December 2018 to 10,195 in April 2019.

“This leaves the region shy of delivering the 14,000 homes per year it needs to stay on top of population growth,” he said.

“The total number of dwellings delivered each year now needs to be closer to 20,000 for the next decade if the region is to build the almost 50,000 homes the council estimates Auckland is short. It is disappointing, but not surprising, that the market has now turned, just at the point at which consents

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Round up those guns

Wow, so much shooting lately.

Obviously the bad guys don’t watch TV or read the papers about handing in all the guns.

Maybe the cops will have to call around to the gang headquarters and collect the guns.

What a farce!

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Does the Government condone elder abuse?

I was interested to see ads on TV last week relating to elder abuse and particularly interested in the phrase the ads used “Elder Abuse is not OK” and that abuse can take many forms.

One kind of abuse highlighted was stealing money from the elderly. This got me thinking that this is exactly what this and previous New Zealand Governments have been doing to immigrant pensioners and returning Kiwis for years – stealing their overseas selffunded retirement savings.

Surely this is a form of elder abuse perpetrated under the guise of S70 to allow the government of the day to steal from their own people to help subsidise the NZ Super scheme. All 120 MPs in parliament must be compliant with this abuse as no government, National or Labour, has acted to repeal this discriminating legislation and they have continued to let this abuse take place unabated.

So, it is not alright for individuals to abuse the elderly, but it is okay for the government to do it. Perhaps there is a reason for them letting

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this abuse continue, I can give you $600 million of them because this is the amount of money this and previous governments steal every year from immigrant pensioners and returning Kiwis who have worked overseas.

In correspondence obtained under the Freedom Of Information Act between MSD and the Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, MSD warns the Minister not to change S70 because in doing so it would put the government under severe financial strain.

So, there you have it - Government put $600 million a year they steal under the guise of S70 ahead of the wellbeing of its senior citizens. You did not hear any of this in the latest Wellbeing Budget released by this ‘caring’ Labour Coalition government.

The legacy our touchy-feely PM Jacinda Ardern and her side kick Winston Peters, the self-proclaimed champion of seniors, will leave to this country is not that they stood by the Muslim community after the horrendous Christchurch attacks but that they allowed elder abuse to continue under their watch. Both are on public record as saying S70 is unjust, unfair and against one’s civil rights. NZ First even had on their website - overseas pensions had nothing to do with the NZ Government but now they are both in positions of power in Government, neither has done anything to stop this abuse.

On July 4 at 11pm on the steps of Parliament in Wellington there is a protest being held by pensioners to highlight the promises made

and broken by our politicians to get themselves and their Parties elected. I urge all pensioners and those affected by S70 to attend to let the general public of New Zealand know just what sort of people we have running this country. If you cannot attend the protest in Wellington, might I suggest you protest outside your local WINZ office to show your support.

Governments over the years have distorted the truth about S70 using spin doctors’ terms like ‘double dipping’ but those attending this protest intend to let the public of New Zealand know the truth that it is not okay for any Government to abuse the elderly and steal their savings for their own ends.

New Zealand is the only country in the world that does this and unless we get the truth out there to the public, the Government will continue to selectively steal and abuse their own senior citizens.

Elder abuse is not okay in any circumstances and certainly not by a Government no matter which party is in power.

Paul Rea Retired chairman New Zealand Seniors Party

Unkempt Garden of Memories I recently visited the Garden of Memories in Howick after several years.

To my disappointment it was a mess. There are two fish ponds by the Whare. They are overcrowded with goldfish. The fish have very little water, no oxygen and no food and the surrounding concrete is

black. The top pond is low on water and the bottom one is the same. It looks like water is meant to trickle down the stones but that seems to have stopped.

In the bottom pool I counted nine dead goldfish.

What sort of an example does this set for the public and the children of the nearby kindergarten?

There is also a lovely statue of a woman that has been there all my life. She is now half buried in a tree.

I wonder where the parks people are who are supposed to be looking after this area.

At the time my mother had her wedding photos taken there, it was beautiful.

Alas now it is just an eyesore. I feel for the welfare of these fish.

They are suffering terribly.

L. Brooks Howick

Why don’t people have to maintain their properties?

Having a dog to walk daily I get lots of time to check out people’s lovely gardens and houses.

I also get to see lots of properties that aren’t maintained at all.

Should there not be a set standard that everyone has to adhere to?

I didn’t pay good money to live in an untidy neighbourhood.

And in the case of rented properties, why aren’t the landlords insisting on their properties be looked after properly? And if the tenants aren’t maintaining the property why not increase their rent to cover the cost of employing someone to maintain the properties as needed?

I contacted the council to ask

what the ruling was and here’s the reply, but only immediate neighbours can complain: Rat problem caused by dumped tyres, compost, large pile of rubbish.

Conditions that attract; flies, cockroaches, mosquitoes or other vermin. e.g. rubbish, stagnant pools of water etc. Considerable accumulation of rubbish on private property causing offensive odour. Rubbish bins/commercial bins behind food premise.

Overgrown sections that may attract, harbour or promote breed of rodents and other vermin. (Complainant must be an immediate adjoining neighbour (owner/occupier) to the property in question for a nuisance to be caused.)

Diane Andrew Howick

Thank you Jacki

I had pre-arranged a Co-Op taxi to pick me up from an appointment at 12.25pm from the upstairs entrance to Botany theatre. I rang the taxi company at 2.30pm and waited for some time. A lady came past with a young family and I asked her if she would mind phoning the taxi company again.

Another long wait which, by now, was an hour. The lady who I knew as Jacki kindly phoned an Uber taxi who came very quickly and took me home at no charge.

My grateful thanks to Jackie for waiting so long to help a 94-yearold stranger and my thanks also to Uber taxis.

Daphne Dannemora Gardens Retirement Village

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Enquiries to the school office – phone 577 0009 or enquiries@farmcove.school.nz DY269215

Parents of prospective students and their families, and members of the public, are warmly invited to visit our school on OPEN MORNING to see our campus, view displays and meet staff and students.

The Reception office will be open during this time to accept enrolments.

Mr M Williams, Principal

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club (Inc.) to be held at the HPCC Clubrooms (Pavilion) on Sunday, 28 July 2019 at 3pm.

All financial club members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Nominations are called for Elected Board Members. These nominations must be signed by two club members, and signed by the nominee agreeing to stand.

Applications are also invited for Appointed Board Member positions, to be accompanied by a CV and covering letter.

(Appointed applicants do not need to be club members) Nomination forms can be obtained from the club office. All nominations, applications and enquiries must be sent to: The General Manager Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club, P.O.Box 82 294, Highland Park, Auckland, 2143 or emailed to gm@hpcc.org.nz to be received no later than 5pm on Friday, 12 July 2019.

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1. Farm Cove Intermediate School will have an enrolment scheme in place for 2020 for Year 7 students only. There will be no out of zone Year 8 places available.

2. The 2020 Prospectus and Enrolment Forms will be distributed to Year 6 pupils at Sunnyhills Primary, Wakaaranga Primary, Elm Park Primary, Macleans Primary, St Mark’s School, Howick Primary, Pigeon Mountain Primary, Owairoa Primary and Mellons Bay Primary during the week 22-26 July 2019.

3. Principal, Linda Harvie, will speak to Year 6 students at Sunnyhills, Wakaaranga, Owairoa and Elm Park Primary Schools. Please check dates and times in your respective school’s newsletter. Parents are welcome to attend.

4. Enrolment forms for other prospective pupils are available from the school office.

5. Out of zone applications will close at 4.00pm, Wednesday, 4 September 2019. If necessary, a ballot will be held on Wednesday, 11 September 2019.

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LOCAL LICENSED BUILDERS

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535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

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NZ registered electrical service technician

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021 764797 or 532 8930

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DAVE TAPPER BUILDERS Ltd trades available

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535 6950 021 0333 149

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TV AERIAL & LIghTIng InSTALLATIOn

Interiors

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Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

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KITCHENS

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

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RIVERHILLS

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AERIALS

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BOOKKEEPING Service simple solutions. Xero, MYOB, GST, PAYE. Sheryl 0212982786

CATERING

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BUILDERS

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Brett 534 3562 027 493 0181

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TREE SERVICES

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A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

CAR REMOVAL

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Grace Plumbing

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Handy Andy Plumbing

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0800 742 743

Locally owned & operated

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Botany Junction Medical are a caring team of multilingual and multi-cultural health professionals that care for a diverse enrolled patient population. A large number of these patients are Chinese patients so applications ideally would be fluent in Mandarin and English.

It would suit someone who is a team player, is a skilled vaccinator and cervical smear taker.

The position is available to start as soon as possible 40 hours per week on a rostered basis. We would consider applicants for part time hours if needed.

Please email bronwyn@bjdocs.co.nz

Senior Storeman

If you are tired of your daily commute in Auckland traffic Fluid Fittings and Steels, a New Zealand owned company established 32 years ago, are seeking a fit and capable person to run our steel store located in Pakuranga.

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DS Trees & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Phone Doug 021 537 171 or 537 8595

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A fork lift licence although not necessary (we can train) would be an advantage.

Please email your CV to mark@fluidfittings.co.nz DY269140

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The main focus of the position is the processing of daily customer orders, which involves the cutting and packaging of steels to fulfil these orders.

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Financial and Human Resource Assistant Owairoa Primary School, a top performing school, is seeking to employ a Financial and Human Resource Assistant.

The position is five days a week part time, school term time only with hours to be negotiated.

The position is in a support role for our Executive Officer-Finance and involves accuracy with money, ability to speak and write precise English, and maintains confidentially, with effective communication, is competent with computer database entry e.g. Excel and demonstrates a strong work ethic.

Letter of application and CV to Jane Huang, Human Resource Manager at 85S Nelson St, Howick or email jane@owairoa.school.nz DY269200

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EAST TAMAKI

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS All candidates must be willing to support the Special Catholic Character of the school and uphold the school values.

Sancta Maria College, an integrated Catholic CoEducational College with 1000 students and 50 International students in Flat Bush, Auckland, is committed to high quality learning and excellence in student achievement.

We are seeking a Director of International Students to lead and manage our International Student Department and build our international student roll.

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The preferred applicant will: • have strong interpersonal and leadership skills • have empathy and understanding of students aged 1118 years from a diversity of cultures • have the flexibility to be able to travel internationally for marketing and promotion • be able to work as part of a team Familiarity with the Education (Pastoral Care for International Students) Code of Practice 2016 is desirable.

Information, timeline and application pack can be found on the school website at www.sanctamaria.school.nz Please send your application and supporting documents to principal@sanctamaria.school.nz by Friday 19th July 2019 at 4.00 pm. Start date for this position is negotiable.

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• Someone to sit and chat with .. or go for a walk with?

LANDLORDS We have a find a tenant service or a full comprehensive Property Management service at a competitive rate Rental lists are also available at Botany Town Centre, Bucklands Beach, Flat Bush, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga offices

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Dental Receptionist/ pRactice aDministRatoR

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HYDRAULIC FITTER

Full time position available in Mt Wellington. Entry level or experienced. Can provide training. Full drivers licence required.

Currently we have a position available for a hydraulic fitter in East Tamaki factory.

Trade certificates are required. This is a permanent position at Dana Brevini a well established power transmission and hydraulics company in East Tamaki.

Competitive package based on length of year’s experience.

Is this you?

Please send CV/application to info@brevini.co.nz

To apply please email ash@aucklandgates.co.nz or phone Ash on 021574775

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Teacher Aide – Learning Support

Monday to Friday – Term time only Hours of Work – Negotiable Commencing 22 July 2019 (or by negotiation) Are you an energetic, self starter with good English communication skills, that enjoys working with children?

We are seeking a suitable Teacher Aide to support student learning.

Previous experience or training is preferable, however not a prerequisite for this position.

Working with a range of ages and ethnicities, the successful applicant must have: – good initiative and ‘can do’ attitude – high level of empathy and patience – good problem solving skills – ability to work autonomously as well as a team player to support classroom teachers – excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Please apply in writing including a covering letter and your CV and send to Angela Pukeiti – Office Manager by email: angelap@chapeldowns.school.nz

Applicants for this position should be entitled to work in NZ. If this sounds like you then please apply in the strictest of confidence by sending an up to date CV to: alex@venluree.co.nz

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MITCHELL, Peter BARKER, Franchelle SWART, Rian KAY, Nicola

Mt Wellington location.

Experienced in MYOB Accounting Software.

Hours to be discussed at interview.

Ph Nick 021 207 1888 nick@screpairs.co.nz DE268980

To apply please email ash@aucklandgates.co.nz or phone Ash on 021574775

Wilbyn Mitchell, Returning Officer

MP269169

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Mellons Bay School Board of Trustees Election 2019 For 5 Parent Representatives

SITUATIONS VACANT

DECLARATION OF PARENT REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION RESULTS Parent Representatives STEELE, Mark WILLIAMSON, Rita PATERSON, Moana Elise WARD, Matt FISHER, Jonathan Guy

support person

3 days per week approx 24 hours per week, with potential to expand to 5 days.

We are looking for an energetic, motivated, enthusiastic individual, with a great attitude and life skills to work with young adults aged 18 to 30 years with very high and complex needs. Some personal cares will be required.

Supporting our clients to achieve their goals and to achieve a full and rewarding life in our community.

Please send CV to Deearna@lifekidz.org.nz

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Sole Charge Office & Accounts Administrator

Small Howick based shop

Venluree is NZ’s leading blind manufacturer and in the past 6 years we have expanded into the curtain industry. Due to the success of this venture and the ongoing demand we are looking for an experienced sewing machinist.

Our manufacturing facility is located in the Highbrook Industrial area of East Tamaki Auckland.

All machinery, tools, and material will be supplied.

To be considered for the role you must have the following attributes: • Proficient in working with all types of curtain fabrics • Able to professionally produce all types of curtain headers and different fabric combinations.

• Can make Roman blinds as well as curtains • Can calculate efficiently the metres required for all types of curtains and Romans • Able to work at speed while maintaining excellent quality & workmanship • Be proactive and helpful to others in the team • Reliable, honest and able to work unsupervised

Declaration of Parent Election Results

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TEACHER-AIDE wanted who is happy to interact with children, avail frm 7:30am to 5:30pm, contact 021-378878 or email pmontessori2014@gmail.com

2019 BOT Election for 4 parent representatives

ENGLISH Teacher wanted after school and weekends, working with primary school children, contact 021-378878 or email summerwei1976@hotmail.com

Panelbeater Required

Machinist / Curtains / Roman Blinds

Ph 09 815 8152

For a small rest home. Will need to work Saturday to Sunday 8am-1pm.

Relative work experience will be preferred.

Phone 532 9502 or 021 701 981 fenciblemanor2015@ gmail.com

Fence & Gate Installer

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Want the freedom and flexibility that relief teaching gives?

Want to get your foot in the door to take the next step in your teaching career?

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.

Part Time

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Board of Trustees 2019 Results

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Experienced friendly receptionist required who will accept responsibility to competently manage a range of administrative tasks in our 3 dentist / 4 hygienist practice. You will be efficient, organised, proactive and able to think on your feet. Great people skills, computer skills, initiative, a strong work ethic with an ability to learn are necessary.

Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 12 July 2019

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DANA BREVINI

Pakuranga

Please email CV to Peter at psmith@frasersmithlowe.co.nz

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All Saints Anglican Church Howick

Owairoa Primary School

17 Selwyn Rd, Ph 534 6864

Board of Trustees Election 2019 For 5 Parent Representatives

Service Times are: Sunday: 7.30am & 9.30am Wednesday: 10.00am (Selwyn Church) allsaints@xtra.co.nz www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

DECLARATION OF PARENT REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION RESULTS Parent Representatives HOWARD, Bruce MCKENZIE, Lincoln BOWLES, Megan COURNANE, Jenni LOWE, Paul

St Thomas’ Anglican Church Whitford

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

37 Whitford-Maraetai Rd, Ph 272 4484

Sunday Service: 9.30am

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Howick Presbyterian Church

Wayne Jamieson

Officer Proof read by:_______________________________ With:Returning _______________________________ Date:__________________________ St Andrew’s Church Centre

One Lord One Faith

Owairoa Primary School

Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick One People www.howpres.org.nz Sunday morning 9.30am Sunday, June 30 (with children’s programme) Elimwith Christian Sunday evening service TBA 9.30am Morning Worship King’s College Kids Youth Group Board of Trustees Election 2019 Thursday, July 4 every Friday 7.00pm ForWorship 5 Parent Representatives 10am Morning Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts DECLARATION OF PARENT job: REPRESENTATIVE CCH010167 Phone 535-4403 CD129660 Phone 534-5142 ELECTION RESULTS

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Crescent, Pakuranga eastgatecc.org.nz

I therefore declare the following duly elected: Chris Bethwaite, Richard King, Joanna Lee (nee Khoo), Jiun Singh and Richard Norman Wagener.

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Boult’s catch cup highlight T

rent Boult’s boundary catch to stop Carlos Brathwaite’s match-winning six in the final over at Old Tafford will remain one of the highlights of any ICC Cricket World Cup match you wish to name.

It was a magical moment and a fitting end to a dramatic match between New Zealand and the West Indies as Braithwaite bashed 101 from 82 balls in reply to Kane Willamson’s sedate 148 which brought the skipper’s average at this tournament to 186.5.

Braithwaite had been magnificent in taking the Indies within five runs of the Black Caps 291 for eight total before sinking to his knees in despair after Boult’s superb catch from Jimmy Neesham’s bowling.

Towards the death he had smashed three sixes from one Matt Henry over and came within centimetres of stealing the match.

With openers Martin Guptill and Colin Munro both dismissed for ducks it was left to Ross Taylor (69) and Neesham (28) to offer Williamson support as the remaining batsmen crumbled.

More runs will be expected from Guptill, Munro and Tom Latham if the Black Caps are to prosper in the playoffs.

With Boult not prospering to the extent he usually does, it has been Lochie Ferguson who has lead the way for the bowlers, with good support from Neesham and the

Agnew’s Angle

With Boult not prospering to the extent he usually does, it has been Lochie Ferguson (pictured) who has lead the way for the Photo supplied bowlers.

economical Colin de Grandhomme who has also contributed with the bat.

However much tougher challenges can be expected from Australia and England before the semi-finalists are decided.

Meanwhile the Crusaders’ superior forwards should set the foundation for a home win on Saturday night in their Super Rugby semifinal against the hot and cold Hur-

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

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ricanes.

Whereas the Crusaders advanced from their narrow 17-14 lead to overcome the Highlanders 38-14, the Hurricanes had problems in their 35-28 win against the Bulls.

The Crusaders scored five tries compared with the Highlanders two, two going to the victors while Liam Squire was sin-binned for a stupid no arms tackle.

With Richie Mo’unga notching a rise 1:21am Set 1:22pm 2:03am 2:24pm rise 5:28am Set 3:45pm

brace and setting up David Havilli’s try, his clash against Beauden Barrett should provide plenty of entertainment on Saturday night.

Meanwhile having beaten the Chiefs 21-16, the well balanced Jaguares will seek to make their first Super final by beating the Brumbies who thrashed the Sharks 38-13.

With the Jaguares loaded with Argentina internationals, they have a strong pack but will still

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Jaqueline – 95% for year 9 milestone test on number (2nd in class) Jacob – 87% for structured physics exam Aakarsh – Excellence for year 12 Chemistry internal (precipitance) Emma – 2nd in class for year 12 systems of equations.

Josh – Excellence for year 12 systems of equations.

Oliver – High Excellence for year 13 trigonometry internal – Excellence for level 3 mechanics milestone test Finn – Excellence Plus for year 12 trigonometry internal Divya – Top 100 in NZ for year 9 Otago Maths competition

TESTIMONIALS: “Yesterday she came from class excited and said that you gave her extra material that her school teacher never gave her. Thanks so much for your efforts. She is really lucky to have you.”

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She is maintaining Merit for her topic tests and internals so far this year. She feels it is because you gave her a solid foundation last year which has taken her well into this year.”

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need to be wary of the Brumbies’ low driving maul from lineouts.

Meanwhile it was great to see the Kiwis avenge their rugby league 2017 World Cup loss with a convincing 34-14 win over Tonga before a passionate red flag-waving crowd at Mount Smart on Saturday.

Especially pleasing was the brilliance of crackerjack hooker Brandon Smith who spends most of his time watching Kangaroo great Cameron Smith perform his heroics at the Melbourne Storm while he sits on the reserves bench.

With the Storm owning the two best league hookers in the world it’s a shame the dynamic Brandon’s game time is so limited.

Shaun Johnson relished playing in the halves with Benji Marshall whose experience and timely pass gave Johnson the confidence to slice through for two of his three tries.

It was also pleasing to hear giant prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona join the patriotic Marshall in saying just how much the Kiwi jersey meant to him after Marty Taupau’s late defection to Samoa.

■ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer

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TEACHING STYLE: Our first goal is to help the students understand what is going on in class so that they can take an interest in it and not feel embarrassed. This usually involves giving them some background in the fundamentals of the topic and setting homework so that they gain confidence and don’t forget how to do it by the next week. If they are ok with what is happening in class we can then cover any other topics which they had trouble with previously.

Once all that is done we can start looking at exam papers and learning some exam techniques.

We use the “Socratic” method of teaching wherein we mostly keep asking questions until the light dawns. (We love that moment when a smile slowly spreads across their face and we know that they have got it.) When students feel that they are working something out for themselves it keeps them more involved and they remember it for longer. If we think of the mind as a muscle, it also strengthens that muscle for when it is needed in exams, effectively increasing their IQ. Hence the comment of one of my students that: “Mr Porter explains things well and makes it fun!”

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Grammar takes the win Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s Premiers fell to Grammar at the weekend.

While PURC reamained in striking in distance at halftime, Grammar dominated in the second half to push the score out to 46-27 at the final whistle.

PURC’s director of rugby Pita Alatini said the Prems had a handle on the situation early on but let execution errors change the game.

“We were right in the game. We were not clinical enough to make the right decisions.

“Grammar played very well and we just couldn’t claw it back.”

The Prems are away to Marist this weekend.

RESULTS:

Access Solutions Premiers 27-46 Grammar Tec – Tries: Hawaii Ahokovi x2 and Fatongia Paea; Conversions: Hawaii Ahokovi x3; Penalties: Hawaii Ahokovi x 2; Halftime: 17-25.

Marie Raos Ray White Premier Reserves had a bye Safari Group U20’s had a bye PIC Insurance Brokers U85kg Taipans 40 – 0 Grammar Tec – Tries: Michael Taylor x3, Logan Kinnear x2 and Thomas Heeringa; Conversions: Jason Littlefield x4 and Thomas Heeringa; Halftime: 21-0 Greenstuff Presidents 40 – 5 Marist GPRC – Tries: Matt Boggs x 2, Greg Van Niekerk x2, Dereck Waar, Roger Smith, Usoalii Faioso, Nigel Tidswell; Halftime: 20-0.

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New cheer squad in town

By THERESE HENKIN

H

ome games just got a little more entertaining at a local rugby league club.

Armed with pompoms and bursting with enthusiasm, 11 youngsters take to the field to perform chants and cheers in support of their home team.

They call themselves the Jagetts and they are the first official cheerleaders for the Pakuranga Rugby League Club.

The squad was recruited by Wanita Te Wao, the junior chairperson for the league club, who says she is really excited about the season ahead.

“This is the first season as junior chairperson after being in management of the club for more than 24 years so I really wanted this season to stand out.

“One of the biggest motives for starting this squad was to help get the children who watch their brothers, dads and uncles play every week involved in something themselves,” she says.

Six weeks in and the Jagetts are enjoying learning the fundamentals of cheerleading.

They perform sideline chants during every Pakuranga Rugby League Senior Prems and reserves home game.

At halftime they head to the middle of the field to entertain

The Jagetts are the first ever official cheerleading squad for the Pakuranga Rugby League Club.

the crowd with a few of their carefully crafted cheer routines.

None of the girls had ever cheered before but Wanita says they are gaining confidence every day.

Their youngest cheerleader is 3-year-old Ava. The rest of the

team are aged between 7 and 10 years old.

“I’m really excited that I’ve started this and I intend to follow through with it for many, many years to come.”

The Jagetts are always looking for new recruits and welcome

Times photo Wayne Martin

both boys and girls. They are also searching for sponsors to help buy the team jackets.

If you would like to join or sponsor the squad, you can contact Wanita on 021 222 3331 or send an email to wanitatewao76@ gmail.com.

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