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he Botany electorate’s sizeable Chinese community is fond of MP Jami-Lee Ross.

It was obvious at his victory party on General Election night, and is the case at many of his formal party gatherings.

And while not a man given to superstition, he is well aware his new ranking on the national Party list will not go unnoticed.

He was promoted to the front bench following National Party leader Simon Bridges’ reshuffle on

Sunday.

Ross, 32, has found himself elevated from number 27 on the list into the top 10, in itself rather special in that he is the only person on the front bench who hasn’t been a minister before.

He takes on the shadow portfolios of Transport and Infrastructure.

“I appreciate the opportunity that I have been given to move on to the front bench,” Ross told the Times.

“Some have told me number eight is a lucky number.”

Indeed the Chinese consider it the luckiest number in their culture.

The new roles mean he will have to relinquish his position as Chief Whip, a role he said he has enjoyed.

“But that’s often what happens when the Whip is given a chance to step forward,” he said.

And step up. He is assuming the lofty roles previously held by Simon Bridges (Transport) and senior statesman Steven Joyce (Infrastructure).

“Transport and Infrastructure are very important for economic growth and development,” he said.

“As an Auckland MP, I see this every day, but the role will also

mean I will work a lot more with colleagues from around the country in these areas as well.”

His formative years in local government will come in handy. He was elected to the Manukau City Council in 2004 aged 18 and six years later won a seat in the Howick Ward on the new Auckland Council. Almost exactly sevenyears ago, he won election to parliament.

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A Howick couple never imagined they’d have to work out precisely how much a teaspoon of peanut butter and a single slice of toast costs.

By this week, Wayne Erb and Ping Sim will be doing exactly that as part of Tearfund’s Live below the Line challenge.

Wayne and Ping will experience this first hand, what around 767 million people experience every day by living off $2.85 a day for five days.

The Live below the Line Campaign raises money to enable some of the world’s most vulnerable communities to form self-help groups and farming co-operatives, which provide sustainable income opportunities and help reduce poverty. “$2.85 is less than a cup of coffee.

It’s powerful to realise that what we experience for five days is a challenge faced by one in 10 humans every day,” Ping says.

So far the couple are top of the leader board having raised more than $1000, which started with a $5 donation from their six-year-old son, Shi Ming.

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donating to charities, but we really wanted to do something practical that our boys could see,” Wayne says.

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Residents doubt promise of new lift

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meantime.

“We can’t wait around for a new lift if we’ve got another couple of winters to go with the only alternative an uncovered staircase,” she says.

McFarlane herself has fallen down the hazardous stairs in 2012, from which she still suffers ongoing issues.

Following complaints, Metlifecare have since recoated the stairs with new non-slip treads on February 28, but McFarlane says the treads have already started peeling off at the edges.

McFarlane says its “frustrating seeing them do so little” when an easier solution would be to cover in the stairs and then focus on replacing the lift knowing that the residents can safely access the second level in the meantime. “I know that legally they are probably doing everything that they need to, but we need to keep in mind that their business is old people and at some point you would expect them to be morally obligated to do more than what they are currently doing,” she says.

Callander says Metlifecare is currently investigating options to improve the stair and access experience to this part of the village. He says however these improvements are very much at preliminary stages of investigation, and would be subject to design work and council consent. Residents are still waiting to receive official confirmation that a lift replacement is being considered, Macfarlaene said.

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ous in wet weather, which is also the biggest cause of the lift break downs. “The stairs as they are aren’t a safe alternative. The steps and handrails become so slippery that one misstep could cause serious harm,” she says.

“But I see why they think this, because the only time anyone comes to inspect the stairs is when the weather is good.”

General manager operations Richard Callander says they are committed to resolving the residents’ concerns and are aiming to replace the lift within months rather than years.

“While the lift and stairs at Pakuranga village are operationally safe, we have escalated the investigation into the lift and can confirm that engineers, our independent lift consultant and our Group Maintenance Man-

ager have reviewed the lift on site and have commenced investigating options for a suitable replacement,” he says.

“Lifts are bespoke and must be made overseas to fit the specific site, hence they can take months to be made and installed.

We therefore are not yet in a position to commit to a date of replacement.”

Callander says they are not yet in a position to confirm an exact date of replacement.

McFarlane says Metlifecare doesn’t want to commit to replacing the lift within a certain timeframe so that it can’t be held accountable when it takes too long to replace.

“We have been asking for the lift to be replaced for so long why would it all of a sudden fall into place in a matter of months now?”

She wonders what the residents are expected to do in the

Two men are safe after their small aluminium boat overturned in Mellons Bay, near Howick on Friday.

A member of the public notified police at 6.49pm when he spotted the pair in trouble. They had been in the water for 15 minutes. The police Eagle helicopter crew located the men while an Auckland Police Maritime Unit rigidhulled inflatable boat made its way to the bay. A local ferry dropped two lifejackets to the men and stayed with them. When police arrivedn another boat had turned up, had collected the drenched men and was towing the stricken boat to shore.

“We are grateful to the member of the public for raising the alarm and to the ferry crew for coming to the men’s aid,” said Sergeant Craig Kennedy of the Auckland Police Maritime Unit “It was fortunate the incident happened in calm conditions while it was still light, otherwise it could have been a different story.”

He said it’s possible the pair had lifejackets in the boat.

“This is a perfect example of why it pays to always wear your lifejackets, Sgt Kennedy said.

“Police are pleased these men are safe and back with their families.

“But we hope they will remember our prevention advice the next time they take to the water.”

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However residents aren’t confident they will see this promise carried out anytime soon.

On February 22 the Times reported that residents were criticising Metlifecare for failing to replace a “dangerous lift” that regularly breaks down and has trapped residents inside several times.

The only alternative to the 19-year-old lift is an outdoor staircase which residents say becomes “dangerously slippery” when it rains.

Long-time resident Irene McFarlane says residents have been asking for the lift to be replaced and the stairs to be covered for several years, without any luck.

She says while she is hopeful a lift replacement will come soon, she isn’t holding her breath.

She says she hopes Metlifecare don’t ignore the option of turning the current staircase into a covered, indoor stairwell.

“We understand that replacing the lift is not going to be a quick and easy fix but, in the meantime, they need to cover the staircase so we aren’t battling the weather every time it rains.”

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Proudly Congratulating our 2017 NCEA Scholarship and Excellence Students

WHAKAMANAWAHIA TETEHI HAPORI O NGA AKONGA HIRIRI It is with a great sense of pride and accomplishment that we present our 2017 top scholars.

Our teaching staff play a huge part in student success and without deflecting the limelight from our students I do acknowledge staff who have been instrumental in carefully guiding our most talented students to success. Their reward is knowing they had a part to play alongside many others including parents and caregivers who should equally feel a deep sense of personal satisfaction. All of our students who achieved at the highest level of NCEA have worked incredibly hard and deserve our collective congratulations. To achieve excellence endorsement or scholarship is not easy and is the direct result of an uncompromising commitment to one’s study. The personal sacrifice made to achieve the honour should not be underestimated.

My special congratulations to Jessica Budd, who achieved the highest grade in NZ for her outstanding work in Art but also to all others whose hard work and commitment has paid off.

At Howick College, we are determined to provide a learning environment that supports all learners be the best they can be. Congratulations to all our top academic students, each and every one of them has provided significant inspiration for us all to reach for the stars and succeed.

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Black Sticks call up ‘what I’ve always wanted’

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hen Kate Ivory got the call up to join the Black Sticks shortly before Christmas, she initially thought she’d been named in the development squad.

“Then I read it again and I was like ‘hang on, what?!’”

Ivory, 19, who has played hockey since she was 5, says the opportunity to play alongside

her idols is “pretty cool”.

“I was quite shocked. I don’t really know how to put it into words to be honest, it was what I’ve always wanted – getting to train and play with people that you’ve watched for so long.”

Ivory played for Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club until 2016 before having to change to a North Harbour club.

While she hasn’t had an offi-

cial cap with the Black Sticks yet, she had a taster during January when she played four games against a visiting Japan team.

Ivory has just been named as a non-travelling reserve to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, but hopes to one day make it to Olympic glory.

“I’ve got to work hard and do a lot to get there because I’m still one of the youngest [in the team].”

Ross leaps into top 10 and a very lucky number ➤➤from page 1 “Now I’ll be working on that area on a nationwide basis.”

His shadow roles will mean more than just jousting with his opposites in the Ardern-Peters government Labour’s Transport Minister is Phil Twyford and Infrastructure Minister NZ First’s Shane Jones.

There was also much work required if National wanted to return to government.

“Opposition parties usually hold the government of the day to account, but we will also be developing policy and ideas for

what transport proMP and will take on jects and infrastructure Labour’s Phil Twyford plans are needed for in Housing and Urban the next National-led Development.

Government,” said Ross.

Other new faces on “National was known the front bench are as the infrastructure Todd McClay, who takes government. New Zeaon Foreign Affairs, land will need to keep Trade and Tourism and developing if we are to Jami-Lee Ross Mark Mitchell, who move forward and grow more assumes Justice and Defence. jobs for Kiwis.”

Paul Goldsmith is ranked at Ross is one of five new faces on nine and will take on the masthe party’s front bench of its top sive Economic Development and 10 MPs. Regional Development areas, The reshuffle sees Judith Col- going head to head against Shane lins move up to be fourth-ranked Jones and Economic Develop-

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ment Minister David Parker.

Nikki Kaye is at 10 and will keep the education portfolio.

The top 10 is completed by current front benchers Jonathan Coleman, who keeps Health, Bridges, deputy Paula Bennett and Finance spokeswoman Amy Adams. Bennett has Social Investment, Tertiary Education and Women.

New Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown gets the Associate Education portfolio while Hunua MP Andrew Bayly takes on Building and Construction and the Associate Finance portfolio.

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SPCA fundraiser Dog owners and their pups are invited to the Good Home on Picton Street this Sunday for a special SPCA fundraiser.

You can spoil your dogs with a puppychino or purchase delicious homemade dog treats, with all proceeds going to the SPCA. You will also be in to win spot prizes throughout the day.

The fundraiser is on from 2pm on Sunday, March 18.

Fundraiser for Howick Coastguard On 07 March, David Inglis and Sue Mist of the Howick Little Theatre organised a fundraiser evening at the Howick Little Theatre, with the profits going to the Howick Coastguard.

The current play Cruise Control, set on a cruise ship, seemed like an appropriate fit with the Coastguard said the organisers.

The evening, which included supper and raffles, raised $1100 for the local Coastguard. Howick Coastguard president Alan Martin said their rescue boat engine repairs.

“Booking the theatre for a night is a great way of fundraising, and the theatre is very supportive of your efforts.

It’s a win/win situation – the theatre benefits from a full house mid-week and the organizers can raise in excess of $1000,” said Mist.

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The development will include the introduction of international and national retailers; an additional mix of speciality retailers, a comprehensive refurbishment to Garden Lane, a refresh of the fresh food precinct adjoining the New World supermarket and an expansion of the alfresco dining offer.

This is in addition to the existing entertainment precinct which includes HOYTS undertaking a major refurbishment, with the upgrade of more than

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Naylor Love construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the project.

Saturday 24 March 2018

Bramley Drive Reserve, Farm Cove 12 – 4pm

On the water, in the water, by the water Come along to your local park for a fun afternoon for the whole family where you can: • Have a go at a range of water sports • Get some tips to stay safe in the water and on land • Learn about the river and its environment • Sit back, relax and enjoy some great entertainment.

Time to race

This is a zero waste, alcohol and smoke free event.

Colourful and creative contraptions rolled downhill! The GJ Gardner Beachlands Maraetai Trolley Derby on the weekend at the Omana Regional Park was all about Kiwi ingenuity.

The trolley races were for six years and upwards with the littlies entering a cardboard trolley race.

There was a lot of cheering with the thrills and spills of racing on a grass track. Photographer Wayne Martin was there to capture the action.

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round 40-50 parents of students studying at Botany Downs Secondary College are up in arms over the loss of a bus route.

And rightly so, says principal of the college Karen Brinsden.

Residents of Whitford were surprised to discover at the beginning of the year that there is no public school bus service from Whitford Village beyond the Somerville roundabout.

“There is a bit of a history behind it,” says Ms Brinsden.

“In the year 2013 there was an overlap in the enrolment zone of Howick College and Botany College. Parents could choose which school they wanted their children to be enrolled in.

“But now there is a lot of tension as the Transport Zone is different from the Enrolment Zone.”

Ms Brisden is annoyed because there has been no formal consultation from Auckland Transport (AT) or from Auckland Council apart from the generic notice late last year on the change of school bus routes. “Sadly the distance from Whitford is not viable for the children to walk or cycle since there are no footpaths in the area which is an 80km/h -100km/h road.

“How can they be independent young people if they can’t travel to school alone?” she questions.

Wanting to find a solution for children left stranded in Whitford, Ms Brinsden contacted Howick & Eastern Buses as well as AT and is still waiting to hear from them. Desperate parents also contacted the MP for Hunua Andrew Bayly.

Broomfields Road resident Greg Walker, who has a son at Shelly Park Primary and daughter at Botany Downs Secondary College thinks it’s ridiculous that while his son is allowed to hop onto the school bus his daughter cannot board the same bus.

Botany Downs Secondary College principal Karen Brinsden is upset about a loss of a school bus route from Whitford.

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“If you are zoned for that school, the bus should pick up our kids and take them to school.

No way am I going to let my daughter walk the 100km/h road which is so dangerous,” Mr Walker says.

“They have given up replacing the guard due to the number of accidents. It is a disaster zone,.

Both the parents can’t have full time jobs because you are all the time looking at the clock and don’t want to be late to pick up your children.

“The school will miss out if they are not proactive since a lot of parents are talking about pulling their children out of the school next term and admitting them to Howick College. Botany College may miss out on students,” he says.

On being contacted by the Times AT spokesman James Ireland sent an Eastern Buses route map with a brief note saying: “Attached document is route 739 from Beachlands to Botany, an equivalent service.”

To which Ms Brinsden promptly responded saying: “Bus route 739 is not the equivalent, of the former school bus run for Botany students.

“Previously there were three buses, one bus picked up students along Trig Road, another

bus picked up students along Broomfields and Griggs Road, and a third bus picked students up from the Clifton Potts loop,” she pointed out.

“These three buses met at Whitford Park where one bus brought them to school through Whitford Village to the Somerville roundabout and on to school.

“Current bus 739 only services the Whitford-Maraetai road, turning left at the Whitford Village to Sandstone on to Ormiston and arriving at Botany Town Centre. “There is no link to tie up all the students in those three different areas in Whitford, to bring them from Whitford up towards the Somerville roundabout and in to school from that direction.”

Hunua MP Andrew Bayly says that Botany Downs Secondary School principal and he have been working together to come up with a short-term solution.

“We approached GoBus to provide a service and were told that it would cost around $5.50 per day. “The previous service cost $1.16 per day, so naturally the parents of the 40-50 affected students chose not to take up the GoBus offer,” he says.

“Subsequently I have brought the matter to the attention of both Education Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Education Minister Jenny Salesa who has direct responsibility for bus services – but to no avail.

“This is incredibly frustrating.

(Principal) Karen Brinsden has provided all the relevant information and expressed the need for the matter to be resolved quickly, yet the Associate Education Minister does not see the need for urgency.

“The other issue that has arisen is the increase in patronage of bus services by students out of the Beachlands-Maraetai area which has resulted in safety concerns about overloading.”

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St Kents’ Sarina Wong is still in the top five.

ew to Music in Parks, Open Air Orchestra brings you a night of pop classical cross-over. A mix of old and new popular hits, a few traditional and classical pieces and some surprises - these are songs like you’ve never heard them before. Featuring live music from Tami Neilson, Julia Deans, Bailey Wiley, Alex Farrell-Davey (Alae), Jessie Cassin and Blackbird Ensemble - backed by a 20 piece orchestra.

With deep, mesmerising vocals and the dynamism of country music, APRA Silver Scroll winner Tami Neilson is guaranteed to captivate any audience.

Adventurous, brave and heartstopping, Blackbird Ensemble crosses genres, eras and boundaries to reinvent classical music for a new generation.

Former Fur Patrol front woman and arts festival favourite Julia Dean’s music blends rock, pop and electronica with a hint of country.

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Stack ‘em up team Local sports stacker Sarina Wang placed second in the 2018 Summer Sport Stacking Open held recently.

Several potential New Zealand Asian and New Zealand records were broken at the event, which was held this month at Murrays Bay Intermediate School hall on Auckland’s North Shore.

Tournament competitors ranged from age 9-55 and came from Wellington, Whitby, Marton, Tauranga and Auckland Video footage and results will be verified in the USA to confirm the potential records.

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The top five overall winners, who are also NZ Black Stacks team members (four who will be travelling to the World Champs in Orlando, USA in April), were: ■■ Caleb Arthur - Marton ■■ Sarina Wang - Saint Kentigern College, Auckland ■■ Nathan Johnson - Glendowie College, Auckland ■■ Nathan Carter - Wellington College, Wellington ■■ Joel Potter - Takapuna Grammar School, Auckland

Bailey Wiley filters neo-soul classicism through modern live musicianship. Spotify streams for her tracks Take It From Me and Dos Fuegos are sitting at over 300,000 for each track and climbing.

Fronted by lead singer Alex Farrell-Davey, this emerging pop and folk group possess a unique sound that needs to be experienced. Alae were nominated for the Taite music prize for Best Independent Debut 2017.

Jessie Cassin is an Aucklandbased singer and songwriter, and has worked in the Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus, session singing, TV and radio.

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Rotary International President passionate about service

By Farida Master Last week they were in Coventry, England, meeting Rotarians and this week Rotary International President (RI) Ian Riseley and his Kiwi wife Juliet are in this neck of the woods meeting influential leaders.

Every since Mr Riseley took on the mantle of president RI, a humanitarian service organisation that represents 1.2m Rotarians worldwide, they have criss-crossed the globe meeting members of Rotary Clubs in Romania, Cyprus, Israel, Santa Barbara, Vancouver, Lebanon, Sidney, Italy and India.

His wife Juliet, also past district governor, and he are both enthused about addressing 253 Rotary President-elects on a two-day training programme organised by Rotary District at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre on the weekend. They passionately talk about the environmental initiatives that Rotary Clubs the world over have taken up with a vengeance. “Protecting the environment and curbing

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A member of the Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Mr Riseley is a chartered accountant and principal of Ian Riseley and Co, a firm he established in 1976. However, during his stint as President he is now located at Evanston, Chicago, the headquarters of Rotary International.

At the Friday evening dinner, he addressed around 300 Rotarians on the Rotary theme of ‘making a difference’ and urged everyone to contribute to Rotary Foundation.

Mr Riseley quoted Bill Boyd, only the second New Zealander to hold the post of World President of RI, saying: “We will never bring about a perfect world, but we can try.”

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Refurbished theatre dedicated to former principal Dimery H

owick College has re-opened its newly-refurbished school theatre.

Originally opened in 1983, the building has been named to honour the second principal of the school, and performing arts supporter, Bill Dimery.

Teachers were joined by former staff members, including former heads of English, dance, music and drama, to celebrate the Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre, and all enjoyed the chance to share memories of past school productions and events held in

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Mr Dimery was joined by his family and was deeply touched by the event. The gathering included entertainment from dance and music students who were joined by some talented alumni of the school, two of whom reprised their roles from musical productions from their time at Howick College.

English teacher Geraldine Jamieson joined Howick College as head of drama in 1991, the same year Mr Dimery took on the principalship.

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Mr Dimery’s passion for performing arts saw him take on the role of musical director and pianist for the school’s 1992 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

He says: “Performing arts is often one of the things students

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As a result of his efforts, in 2002 the theatre was linked to a new performing arts block with classrooms, dance studios, and music recording studios, the opening of which was officiated by then Prime Minister Helen Clark.

With the new look theatre now officially opened, the space is set for even more highly professional productions to come, including Die Mutter (The Mother) in term 1 and Animal Farm in term 2.

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The Bill Dimery performing Arts Centre was opened at Howick College. Mr Dimery is pictured second from left.

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The report identified a wide range of other benefits from these collaboration activities where the economic benefit could not be reliably estimated. These other benefits include growing peopleto-people links, fostering trade, supporting diplomatic links, and raising the profile of New Zealand more broadly.

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The First Fencibles arrived in 1847

Howick historian Alan La Roche continues his fortnightly column which provides some very insightful glimpses into Howick’s past in this, its 170th year. The area is preparing for big celebrations on the 175th anniversary.

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n November 15th 1847 the first ship-load of Fencibles, from the Minerva, were transferred to the Government brig Victoria, with their wives and children and were brought ashore at Waipaparoa-Howick Beach. Near the Uxbridge stream on the tussock covered shell flats, two temporary 100 foot long sheds, one for women and children and another, well separated, for men.

They had been quickly erected by four carpenters and nine labourers from the Minerva and the Sir Robert Sale [who included Scotsman Lachlan McInness from a well-known family and John Trimmer, who later ran the ferry boat to Auckland] who were sent to Waipaparoa–Howick beach 10 days earlier to prepare for about 800 new immigrants.

The accommodation was promised to be “good and comfortable but all unnecessary expense was to be avoided”. James White called it “an apology for a pig sty” as gaps were filled with bundles of tea tree or raupo. There was a sergeant in-charge of each building, family cooking areas were allocated, and all lights out by 9pm. Some preferred to sleep in

ANNIVERSARY the nearby bracken fern. A few found tents. Some women put up sheeting screens for their family. They were told in Britain that a two-roomed wooden cottage would be ready for them plus a quarter of their acre allotments cleared ready for planting. Nothing was ready for them! But it was better than life back in Ireland during the Famine.

Within a few days the St John’s college vessels Undine and schooner Marian arrived with timbers for All Saints Church, and Joseph Hargreaves loaned his bullocks and cart to carry them up the hill. The church was to have been taken to St Stephens School in Parnell but there was a greater need in Howick. Rev Fisher and Rev Lloyd took services until Rev Lush arrived in December 1850.

Vicesimus Lush saw the Minerva after leaving Auckland taking ballast to Hong Kong on Decem-

ber 2nd. The All Saints School started in October 1848.

In May 1848, the Roman Catholic church schooner, bringing timbers for their school and temporary chapel, ran into a storm and was wrecked near Howick.

Fr. Antoine Marie Garin, the first catholic priest arrived on 2nd January 1848 to organise those in his care. In the last year he has been nominated for sainthood by the Catholic authorities. Before Fr. Garin arrived Captain Alexander MacDonald probably took their Sunday services, as he had done on the Sir Robert Sale. Fr. Garin immediately planted grapes in his Picton Street allotment for communion wine. He had a horse and cart, hens, a cow, and bee hives plus two Maori assistants. The Government gave him 3/- (three shillings) a day for care of his horse. Fr. Garin became the Howick community leader accepted by all denominations.

The wooden “Our Lady Star of the Sea” church was erected in Picton Street 1854 beside the school classroom. The wooden church was replaced by a larger stone building in 1960.

Alan La Roche, MBE, Howick Historian

Pakuranga Howick Budgeting Service is celebrating 30 years of providing confidential Times photo Farida Master financial service.

Budgeting service marks 30 years of service

By FARIDA MASTER It was a fine occasion to celebrate valuable services provided by the Pakuranga and Howick Budget Service Inc (PHBS) over the last three decades.

Marking their 30th birthday was a mix of old and new volunteers along with dedicated staff and chairman Tony Henning at Te Tuhi Centre, Pakuranga on Friday evening. Also joining them was the staff of the Pakuranga Citizens Advice Bureau, Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and Howick Local Board chair David Collings.

“Why on earth does Pakuranga need a budgeting service?

Everyone is rich here....was the impression people had,” said former chairperson Marj Silcock, as she spoke about the humble beginning of PHBS. “Our budgeting service had great difficulties in finding suitable premises with the first one being at a car park in a small shed standing— which is now the warehouse.

“PHBS was initially supervised and coordinated by Margot Keesing who was a real pioneer, I followed her, a couple of years later and worked for 12 years,” she said.

Later in 1995, PHBS moved in to

share the premises with Pakuranga CAB. Secretary on the management committee, Peter Barnett traced the history of the organisation at a time when a group of seven people with a shared vision of compassion met up to set a budgeting service to help the community of Pakuranga area.

What was then known as the Pakuranga Home Management and Budgeting Centre held meetings under the auspices of the Department of Social Welfare in Pakuranga.

Talking about the sea change in the way they now operate was Soraiya Daud, communications advisor for National Building Financial Capability Charitable Trust.

“We don’t want people to come to us in a crisis mode, desperately trying to get out of a hole that gets deeper. Instead we now look at strengthening their financial capability and follow it up so that they don’t get to that place,” she said.

A cake was cut; drinks and nibbles were served, as guests acknowledges the long history of the free financial service provided by tireless volunteers to the less fortunate.

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Calling Mr Jones

I have an undated Manchester Evening News item publishing a letter from J Jones, 16b Pegler Drive, Howick, Auckland, in which he discusses one of his ancestors, a Mr Shelmerdine being his grandfather.

My sister is married to a relative of the Mr Shelmerdine he discusses.I am attempting to reach Mr Jones or one of his descendants, can you help?

Roger S Norris Oldham, England

Council must stick to core business The document “Have Your Say” from the Auckland Council has a number of questions missing, as the questions asked are designed to provide the answers the council wants.

Some of the missing questions are: ■■ Do you want less (especially highly-paid) council employees with huge redundancy payments?

The Auckland Council has more staff than the combined councils that were amalgamated to form the Auckland Council ■■ Do you want your rates to pay for council employees to go into the entertainment business?

■■ Movies in the parks, V8 car racing, pride parades, Music in the parks etc ■■ Do you want unelected people who you can’t vote out making decisions for you? We have some costing us millions of dollars and they are flexing their muscles.

There are many more cases that I have not listed that involve the use of ratepayers’ money for purposes

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other than core services. Councils are elected to provide water, roads, rubbish collections and other core services, not get into education, entertainment and child welfare etc.

Arthur Moore Pakuranga

Doggone it, we’ve had enough Open letter to our Mayor, Mr Goff; I am penning this open letter as a law abiding licensed dog. I am writing to protest.

We dogs love beaches, we love to paddle and swim and take our families there. It seems now every beach in our area is NO DOGS; most certainly during daylight saving.

A few beaches are ‘’leash only’’ but how can you paddle and swim in a leash? I bet you couldn’t.

A check of the internet reveals a number of supposed dog-friendly beaches that, sadly, are no more.

Our nearest and only beach within a reasonable drive where I can play off-leash all year round is Maraetai. The same is true for most regional parks and reserves where my family cannot take me for those long weekend walks.

Even for licence-paying dogs, Auckland is becoming, under your mayorship, a city of restriction and restraint. We have had enough of dogscrimination and demand our rights.

There is talk of doggy disobedience days planned on certain beaches. You have been warned

Name and breed withheld due to fear of reprisals

An 0pportunity lost

The pathway that runs along the cliff top above Rogers Road at Eastern Beach represents an opportunity lost.

The cliff face is covered with an assortment of shrubs and is home to quite a a large family of rabbits at present. If the pathway was moved closer to the cliff top edge, replaced with a concrete walkway enhanced by an attractive safety fence and the present shrubbery topped (it) would give a world class view looking out to Mototapu,Motuhie Waiheke and beyond to the Coromandel.

(It is) a view which all Aucklanders, the locals and other visitors to Eastern Beach, could enjoy for generations to come. The cliff top owners directly behind the present pathway could be compensated by replacing the existing pathway with appropriate bush landscaping providing greater privacy than they have at present.

Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay

Path madness

There are new paths being created in the area by the flying fox in Macleans Park.

Auckland Council has shown that it cannot manage the paths already in existence so why are they adding more? Paths badly damaged in a storm about 10 months ago have not been repaired, yet more are being added to the landscape. The damaged paths continue to deteriorate with each severe weather event. Added to this problem is the invasion of the paths by grass growing along the edges and down

the flood gullies in the paths. One section near Quedley Court is so overgrown that there is just a rabbit (of which there are plenty) track visible. Part of the flooding damage occurs because the drainage pipes have been set at right angles to the flow of water so virtually none of it enters the pipes.

No amount of digging holes at each pipe entrance and exit will change that unless there is a barrier placed beyond the entrance to the drainage pipe or, better still, the pipes are repositioned with the entrance set at an angle so that it intercepts the water flow.

It’s time Macleans Park was given the attention it needs to serve the users safely and appropriately.

Vicky Williamson Bucklands Beach

Well done the Times

I was concerned to recently read about a number of community newspapers around New Zealand closing up, due to Fairfax rationalising its operations.

We can be most grateful that Times Newspapers is independent and locally-owned. Further, that the well-being and community spirit of our east Auckland community of Howick-Pakuranga-BotanyFlat Bush is strongly supported and fostered by the Times Newspapers team.

Well done Times CEO and founder Reay Neben, editor Nick Krause, and the whole team, for all you do in our local community to foster efficient and important communication, sharing of news and public notices, and available jobs

that are specifically focussed to our east Auckland community.

Such support was ably demonstrated in your recent promotion and support of the Howick 170th celebrations and the recent Brit & Euro Classic Car Show, held at Lloyd Elsmore Park. At the car show I much appreciated Reay & Brian Neben, and Nick Krause, attending, like they often do for other key community events.

I am sure many people join with me in saying your good work is much appreciated.

Rev Dr Richard Waugh, Howick

Qantas goes genderneutral How long will the tail wag the dog before the dog bites back?

Qantas Airlines has issued a new list of permissible words which its staff must use in place of time-honoured and understandable words, in order to make some passengers and other staff members more comfortable. Out are words like wife, husband, Mum and Dad etc. to be replaced by spouse, partner and parents, and words like honey, love, guys, are to be replaced as they are too gender-specific. This is to avoid offending LGBT families. Not satisfied with changing the laws to suit their lifestyle, the LGBT’s now want to dictate how the majority must speak to avoid any possibility of offending them or being inappropriate. This would be a joke if it was not simply offensive.

I know who I will not travel with from now on.

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Device help hour

Bring your smartphones, tablets or iPads and learn how to get the best out of your device. Come along to this casual workshop, ask your questions, and pick up some tips and tricks to make the most of your device. Tuesday, March 20 at Pakuranga Library from 11am-12 noon.

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Has your craft or exercise group outgrown your lounge? Are you looking for a meeting or training venue?

Anchorage Park Community House at 16 Swan Crescent, Pakuranga can help. For more information call 576 5381 or email juliev@hpapcommunityhouses.org.nz.

Friendship Club

Seniors Friendship Club meets at Bucklands Beach Bowling Club, Devon Road on the first and third Friday of the month from 12.45pm3pm. We meet for entertainment, music and trips. Tea and biscuits served. Come and make friends.

Entry fee $4. Contact Ann 533-9991 or Owen 533-4390.

U3A Ormiston

Our next meeting is on Thursday, March 22 at 10am at the Flat Bush Old School Hall, corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphy’s Road.

Everyone is welcome, admission is free and morning tea is provided.

Guest speaker is Haydn Treanor talking about eliminating blindness caused by glaucoma. Come along and see what U3A is all about.

Contact Peter on 272 4479 or email ormistonu3a@gmail.com.

Breast Cancer support

The East Auckland Breast Cancer Support Group will be meeting on Wednesday March 21 at 7.30pm at Highland Park Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive. Our guest speaker is unconfirmed. Phone Jenny on 576-6776, or Wynne on 534 -7265.

Can you sing?

The City of Auckland Singers is a well-known local show choir whose members enjoy entertaining audiences with a selection of classic hits and current pop songs.

We are currently adding to our repertoire some sparkling new songs that are fun to perform. We are a friendly group who love to sing. We are inviting interested sopranos and altos to join us for a ‘Newcomers Night’ on Tuesday, March 20, 7.30pm at Wakaaranga School Hall.

Contact Lyn Stevens on 537-4553.

Pakuranga SeniorNet

Our next meeting is on April 6 at 10am St Andrew’s Church, corner Ridge Rd and Vincent St. Our guest speaker is Lee Chisholm from NetSafe. Her talk is entitled “Safety Online”. Vistiors are very welcome.

Enquiries phone Warren 534- 3482.

Friendship meeting

Eastern Beach Friendship Group meets at Willow Park, 1 Hostel Access Rd on Monday, March 19 at 10am. Independent Living Services (ILS) will present a programme and demonstrate a range of equipment to help with everyday tasks. All products will be available to purchase. Everyone welcome.

Classy crafts

Probus meeting

Genealogy

Birds

Indoor market on Saturday, March 17, 9am-1pm inside All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook St, Howick (opposite 15 Cook St Plaza). Quality NZ-made crafts incl bone pendants, denim bags, children’s clothing/ toys/books, novelties, homewares, brass restoration. Phone Ruth 5357513.

To celebrate Cemetery Month, the Howick Branch of the NZSG will visit St Andrew’s church cemetery, Vincent St, Howick, on Saturday, March 17 at 10.30am. Additional research has been done on a few of the headstones. Visitors welcome.

Phone 576-4715 or 576-5400.

Career counselling

Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga is organising a free Career Counselling Workshop for new migrants on March 19 and 26 from 10am2pm at Howick Board Meeting Room, Library Building, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga. Help will be provided with CV/cover letter writing, job search, interview skills etc. Lowie Recruitment will also be offering temporary jobs in the Labour Industry. A light lunch will also be provided. To register contact Vani on 021 459520 or email settlement.pakuranga@cab.org.nz.

Easter traditions

Fun workshop for ages 7-adult incl Polish Easter egg, paper palm, Easter cake and smingus-dyngus, March 18, 2pm till 4pm, $8 per person.

Bookings phone 533-3530. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot Street, Howick.

Howick Combined Probus Club meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at the Howick Bowling Club, 33 Selwyn Road, Howick, at 10am.

Come along, meet new people, hear interesting and informative speakers, and go on monthly organised trips. New members and visitors made welcome. Phone Liz 273-2933.

The Auckland Metro Bird Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Panmure Community Hall, 1 Pilkington Road, Panmure. Guest speakers and advice on canaries, budgies, finches & parrots. All welcome. Phone 5271752 or 534-4988.

Yoga and breathing

Relax and rejuvenate with simple “Art of Living” yoga and breathing exercises at Highland Park Library, Sunday, March 18, 2pm-3pm. Everyone welcome.

Indoor bowls

Howick RSA Thursday night indoor bowls starts at 7pm on Thursday nights, $3 per night. All welcome.

Come and have a go. Interested players contact Natalie, 535-8085.

Travel group

Uxbridge Travel Club is presenting “A Borneo Travel Experience” narrated by Paul Jenson, Friday, March 16, 7.30pm at “Te Whare Ora”, Garden of Memories hall, Uxbridge Centre, Uxbridge Rd, Howick. Visitors welcome. Admission $6. For more information, phone Adrienne 534-4989.

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The Howick Philatelic Society meets Thursday at 7.30pm, March 15 - the third Thursday of the month, at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Hall, Vincent Street Howick. This month the speaker is Denise Rosenfeldt with an illustrated talk on postcards. The 1890s to 1920s were the heyday of postcards. The club has a monthly “one page competition”. Swap boxes are available. There are a number of well-informed collectors in the club who can help anyone new to stamp collecting. Phone Ray 557-4502.

PTA Family Fun Day

Sunday, March 18, 11am-3pm at Mellons Bay School. Free entry – bring a blanket and enjoy a fun day with the whole family –all friends and family of the school welcome.

Lymphoedema support

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Award winning conductor and Macleans college Alumni Ray Chan will lead the Manukau Symphony Orchestra at their 25th anniversary concert next weekend. Photo supplied

ers in a show that promises to capture the hearts of the entire audience.

While this is Chan’s first collaboration with the MSO, he has experience leading the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Award winning pianist, multiinstrumentalist and critically acclaimed Kiwi composer Jonathan Crayford bringing his The Steinway Tour to Uxbridge Arts & Culture next week.

Crayford, who has been playing music since the age of 3, is bringing his 1955 full-sized Steinway concert grand, signed by several concert pianists throughout its lifetime.

Signatories include Lily Kraus, a Hungarian specialist in Beethoven and Mozart who endured a concentration camp and became a refugee before touring the world in the ‘20s and ‘40s.

“I believe she was quite a presence in New Zealand then, a lot of people remember her.”

He says there is a huge difference between a full-sized concert grand in good condition and every other piano.

“The big ones make a huge sound and the balance of low frequency to high frequency is glorious, the tone divine,” Crayford explains.

Crayford says it will be a “great pleasure” to be able to perform on such a brilliant instrument to people all over New Zealand.

“I’m going to play everything that’s been in my mind for the last two years since I came back to New Zealand to live close to my daughter and granddaughter.

I’ve studied lots of music in this time and absorbed the sounds from trips to far away places.

“When I sit down to play it will be to journey through all that I have seen and heard.”

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Barbecue sausages put to other good causes With the Botany Summer BBQ being a wash out in February due to incessant rains, Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross was left quite a lot of food on his hands.

He tried to reschedule the community BBQ event that he annually hosts with kids rides to go with the BBQ cooked by Highbrook Rotary Club.

“We tried to reschedule it but the popularity of Flat Bush Hall meant that we couldn’t find a suitable date until April. That’s too late to run a Summer BBQ, so we decided not to proceed,” he says “It left us with the question of what to do with hundreds of sausages from the BBQ.”

A large number were donated to Highbrook Rotary for their annual Fun Run. And last week, he donated the remaining sausages to the Breakfast Club charity, run by Flat Bush local Steve Farrelly.

The Breakfast Club puts all its efforts towards supporting children in need.

“Each year our BBQ is about providing a free family event for locals to enjoy. Although we couldn’t reschedule the date this year, I’m pleased we have been able to help children through Steve and the Breakfast Club,” he says.

■■ Steve can be contacted on phone 021 906 734.

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ward-winning conductor Ray Chan will be back on home turf next week for the Manukau Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) 25th anniversary.

The Macleans College alumni will lead the orchestra’s celebration show ‘Dance and Sing’ which kicks off on Saturday 17 March at the Vodafone Events centre.

Chan says he is excited to bring spectacular classical and modern music to the people of Manukau in this high energy show.

“This concert is definitely a little out of the ordinary and has a little something for everybody,” he says.

The orchestra will be performing Rossini’s William Tell Overture, selections from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Vivaldi’s Oboe Concerto and Arias by Mozart and Puccini, among oth-

and the Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra, among others.

Chan’s big break came when he competed in the Vienna Mastercourse Competition and paved the way to him being the first New Zealander to study conducting at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

“Conducting takes music to a whole new level in the sense that you have to be engaging and mobilising a lot of people at the same time.”

He says he’s thrilled to be back conducting where his love of music began.

He’s encouraging all the locals to come along to support an orchestra that has brought “so much joy” to their community over the years.

■■ The Times have two double passes to give away to the MSO ‘Sing and Dance’ concert. To enter go to times.co.nz.

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Overall, Eastern Suburbs have the highest median sales price in 2018 in the east Auckland region at $1,579,000. This has increased 96 per cent since 2012. The largest percentage increase came from Ellerslie/ Panmure, which has

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Auckland’s 3-bedroom rentals being 3 per cent higher at $616. The average east Auckland rental price for 2-bedrooms is $469, 3 per cent below the Auckland average of $483. The suburb of Meadowbank remains the east Auckland suburb with the highest rental price for both 2-bedrooms ($504) and 3-bedrooms ($689) (of the four suburbs tracked).

Untenanted rental properties There has been some recent anecdotal evidence of Auckland investment properties being left untenanted or used for services like AirB&B, with property owners coming under criticism for contributing to the rental housing shortage as a result. This month, we asked property investors why they have left their rental property untenanted if they have done so.

We found that the majority of respondents had not left any rental properties untenanted, although it should be noted that as this sample is skewed towards users of Crockers that the reported incidence of untenanted properties is probably lower than in reality.

Overall a small percentage of investors have left their rental properties untenanted due to capital gains, suggesting that investors see more value in utilising rental properties than leaving them untenanted.

Interestingly, large investors were more likely to say that they haven’t left their rental property untenanted than small investors. However, all in all, investors believe that there is far more value in utilising their rental property.

Crockers Property Investment Index This month the Auckland Rental Property Investment Index has increased further. This is largely due

to a substantial decrease in the proportion of people looking to divest this month, coupled with a rise in the proportion of investors planning to increase the size of their property portfolio.

The Auckland Rental Property Performance Index has increased this month, due to a decrease in the proportion of investors expecting ‘worse’ returns. This is coupled with a significant number of investors expecting rental property performance to ‘get better’.

Auckland sales & rental update Auckland median prices and sales numbers The median sales price for Auckland residential properties has experienced a small decrease over the summer months, from $855,000 in December to $800,000 in January.

This decrease is seen on an annual basis. Last summer there was a decrease from $840,000 in December to $805,000 in January. Meanwhile, sales volume decreased from 1782 to 1353. Similar decreases in sales volume also take place during this period each year.

Auckland rental prices

The average Auckland rent for 2-bedroom residential properties has decreased slightly this month from $489 to $488, while the average 2-bedroom rental across New Zealand has increased slightly to $396.

This resulted in the Auckland 2-bedroom premium decreasing slightly to 23 per cent.

The average rent for 3-bedroom properties in Auckland decreased slightly from $621 to $619, while average rents across New Zealand increased from $470 to $471 – resulting in the Auckland 3-bedroom premium decreasing slightly to 31 per cent.

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per cent on the average number for the previous three months.

“New listings being nearly three times greater than sales in the month resulted in a healthy level of available properties at month end,” Thompson said.

“At 4648, this is the highest available listings have been since November, and 4.7 per cent higher than the average level for the previous three months.

The rural and lifestyle markets are experiencing similar trading conditions to those in the residential market.

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Many of the under-$500,000 sales took place in central south Auckland, and on the northern, western and southern fringes of the metropolitan area.

Sales of properties for in excess of $2 million (at 22) and those for more than $1 million (a further 185) were in line with those for the same period last year.

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“Caution as to which direction the market is likely to take eased in February,” said Peter Thompson, managing director, Barfoot & Thompson.

“There is a growing acceptance that where prices are at presently is likely to be the benchmark for the remainder of the summer/autumn sales season.”

Sales numbers were up, there was strong growth in new listings while prices, although softening a little on the previous three months, were stable, he said. “Combined with the relatively high number of properties on the market, the current stable conditions make it a good time to be looking to buy.”

Sales numbers for the month at 665 were up 12.1 per cent on those for January, and were up 19.6 percent on those for the previous February.

“The average sales price at $919,454 was down 1.6 per cent on that for January, and down 1.1 per cent on the average price for the previous three months.

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“Earlier there was not much storage space but now it is very tidy and we have fitted in an open servery with reverse cabinets that act as a deeper island and provides lots more storage space.

Kay Pe and Helen Tsui, the new, young owners of a home in Mount Wellington, spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

They felt that they needed more space with additional light in an area they spend 60 to 70 per cent of their time.

And yet, the kitchen had to fit in with the architecture of the 1970s home with good bones.

“We wanted a bigger and brighter kitchen,” says Kay, an engineer who spent time with his wife planning the kitchen.

The young couple that has just moved into their new home, a week prior to writing this article, say that with the kitchen being the focal point of the house, “we wanted something that suits our family needs.”

Kay’s wife Helen, a clinical psychologist felt that an openplan kitchen would help her to keep an eye on her 15-monthold-baby Caitlyn whilst cooking.

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Having worked with kitchen designer Megan Dyer from Jag Kitchens to re-design and open up the kitchen as well as the laundry, the couple is very pleased with the result.

The young professionals who earlier lived with Kay’s parents, say that the colour scheme — a white kitchen with contrasting cabinetry that has a timber-like look, goes well with the style of the house and yet gives the kitchen a modern look.

An energy-efficient induction cooktop with a silent rangehood which is a far cry from an old fashioned cooktop that was originally housed in one corner of the kitchen has Kay talking about the advancement of technology.

“It’s amazing that we can now buy a rangehood for the same amount that we did years ago — but only with much better features these days,” he says.

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Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409 HATLEY Hedges & Lawnmowing Services. Over 10 yrs exper, honest, reliable, “Get your free time back!�

Call Andrew 021 02569341 for a fast reply on all quotes HOWICK LAWNCARE, ex Greenkeeper, lge or small lawns, friendly reliable affordable Ph Paul 027 5676 900

LOCKSMITHS Doors/Door Repairs

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

0800 24 LOCK 0800 245 625 HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

GLASS & GLAZING

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

HAYNES GLASS

broken windows glazing mirrors cat doors balustrades showers splashbacks Ph 265 2941 38 Trugood Dr, Burswood www.haynesglass.co.nz

WALLWORKS

30yrs Exp, Painting & Paperhanging

An experienced gentleman with years of experience in additions, renovations, wallpapering & painting etc.

All other work considered also...

Flat pack specialists We will assemble for you!

Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

CD243734

ANY FIX-IT

If you want something fixed such as: Painting fences,garages etc Plumbing job Timber and plastic repairs Fence repairs Broken plastic Some appliances can be fixed I will look at anything and give you advice Ph Merv 027 444 7426

PAINTERS/DECORATORS

For superior professional service, free no obligation quotes.

Ph Wayne 272 2632 021 137 3409

ADVANCED Painting, All your painting needs, 25y exp, 15yr product guarantee, local refs. free quotes.

Phil 021 2996101 ALL painting projects, int/ ext, prepare, plaster, paint, long time local trusted tradesman, using only quality paint and products, for a long lasting, great looking finish ph Doug Plimer 537 1362, 021 1583260 EXTERIOR/ Interior. Exp’d.

Own scaffoldiing waterproofing to protect plaster homes, a speciality, Kevin 022 677 8014

PAINTER

Interior/exterior painting High quality workmanship Plastering Free quotes.

Phone Kenny 021 897 445

PAINTER, Decorator Stripping Int/Exterior Small or Large jobs FREE quotes Ph 0274990973 PAINTER Int/Ext, 25 yrs exp in Eastern suburbs.

Roger Parker 576 9796 or 021951634

We do WINZ quotes

For a free quote contact Drewe Ph: 027 539 9851 or 0800 432 724 drewe@fasciaandspouting.co.nz www.fasciaandspouting.co.nz

PACKING, MOVING & STORAGE

Terry’s

LANDSCAPES Ph: 535 9155 thebehersings@xtra.co.nz

GARAGE DOORS

HANDYMAN

GARDEN CARE

or Copper

Handymangardeners. co.nz. All garden care Ph Michael 0276 162 146

HANDYMEN

SHIFTERS

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

GARDENER, cleaner, driver. Wants any work! 278 3087

VINYL LAYING, supply, prep & install. No job too big or small Ph Brendan 021-996-898, 537-8402ah

FURNITURE REMOVAL

MOTORING

GARDEN Control all weeding, pruning, reg garden maintnce. Robert 0274 990 513 / 5347536

Consultations Concept plans Planting plans Karen 021 865 590

All domestic & commercial requirements. Free quote, prompt service.Regd. Master Painter.

All work guaranteed Ph 0800 687 724

Ph: 271 8055 • Fax: 271 8056 • Email classifieds@times.co.nz

CD258843

021366615 / 0508932532

• Carpet Cleaning • Pest Control • Flood Restoration For a free quote call

Get ready for those hot summer nights.

Install a heat pump, they do cooling too!!

www.pmgc.co.nz

VINYL LAYER 31 yrs exp.

Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

CD259573

A STOVE PROBLEM? Phone Alan East City Stove Repairs 0274-516-454 or 576-6756

LEES CARPETS

(Family owned business)

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

Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

GA101040

ALADDIN CARPET CLEANING CD260031

www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz

$35 p/m

Sales, Installation and Service

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

CARPET CARE

CARPET & VINYL

HEATING

Text or Call Tracey

Book a FREE Quote online

FOR ALL YOUR Landscaping needs. Over 10 years experience. Call Tim on 021 885 676

EZYMOW free quotes, friendly, reiliable & affordable service Ph Scott 0210 2475 434

Hedge & Shrub Trimming

021 212 5459

LANDSCAPING

CD256908

CARPETLAYER Cheap carpet, supply/lay Restretching/repairs 0800 555410 www.nocowboys. co.nz/carpet

Family owned/operated over 30 yrs

Sand/polyurethane staining/ blonding New & old floors Supply & lay cork tiles. Free Quotes Ph: 537 3371 Neil Craft 027 296 6320 Kris Craft 021 055 7522 www.craftfloorsanding.co.nz

Drain Unblocking / Drainage Repairs CCTV Cameras Call now 0508 373335 / www.unblock.nz Mention this ad for 10% Discount

One Off Garden Tidy

CD250676

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

AA CARPET Laying & repairs, no job too small Ph Brian 0274-966094/5341302

FLOORSANDING

SN64060

CD127274

NZ registered electrical service technician

CONCRETE

Floors, drives, paths Small job enquiries welcome Castle Concrete Ph 534-5177 0274-768-924

CD248907

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

CARPET LAYING

CRAFT

Ph: 533 0136 or 021 370 307

ABOUT Fencing 2000

FLOORING & SERVICES

Extensions Construction Services Weather Tight Solutions

Garden Maintenance

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

L1C020

CD237020

MARKS

Any event or occasion Please call me or email deliciousdining@xtra.co.nz 537 1312 or 021 180 9878

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

Damien Westwood Mob: 027 4854 412 Ph: 536 5112 or westwoodbuilders@xtra.co.nz www.westwoodbuilders.co.nz New Homes Alterations Reclads

Garden Care Weed Removal

LICENCED BUILDING PRACTITIONER REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS

CONCRETE

Driveways/Floors Parking areas Exposed Aggregate All earthworks Retaining & more

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

No job too small. Repairs, Fencing, Pool Fencing.

Free Quotes.

DRAINAGE

Carey

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

CD255310

K75008

Repairs to: Parmco, Turboair, Fisher & Paykel, European & Italian appliances • Stoves & Rangehoods • Waste disposals • Dishwashers • Laundry

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901

CATERING

535 6950 021 0333 149

Driveways/Patios Swimming Pool surrounds Decorative coloured Concrete Exposed Pebbles and Aggregates Concrete Sealing Bobcat and Digger Post Hole Boring

CD252647

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

BUILDERS

K55042

Exper’d owner/operator No job too big or small Ph Brett 0274 364 740 or 534 7144

Over 17 years service

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates.

All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

CD149879

CD217636

DIGGER & BOBCAT HIRE

138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262

Ph: 5768812 Open 7 Days 83 Reeves Rd Pakuranga

NZ REG, Commercial / Domestic. All Electrical Work.

Free Quotes. Call free 0800 22 3330 or 0220 635 830

271 1125 021 264 6080

FENCING & TRELLIS

CD228064

BOBCATS & TRUCKS

Microsoft Certified Professional

For anything electrical • Registered Electricians • Established over 25 years in local area • ECANZ guaranteed • Gold card discount Phone 274 6977

CD257222

I Fix 4U

021 764797 or 532 8930

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

D & J Computer PC Laptop LCD Printer Virus Network Email Data Recovery Onsite Job NO Fix NO Fee

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

027 296 1520

130 7217 021 09 217 2217

TOP QUALITY - LOW COST Lawn mowing Garden maintenance Garden makeovers Trees Affordable Landscaping FREE QUOTES Phone:

Handymangardeners. co.nz All jobs Ph Michael 0276 162 146 or 576 0105

CD177471

CD130002

½ price TV, audio Washing machine refrigerators Factory Returns Centre ervice S d e uthoris

ELECTRICIAN Registered Electrical, Smartvent & Alarms. Ph Mark 027 495 4219, a/h 534 3227

Local NZ Reg’d Electrician No job too big or too small!

No call out fee if you mention this advert.

CD251447

All Interior Renova ons Bathrooms Kitchens Doors Plasterbd lining Repairs and Maintenance Co-ordinate SubContractors Available

COMPUTERS

Contact Steve 021 949 168 or 532 9842 www.bbe.co.nz

CD145261

25 years experience 1. Stylish and affordable Bathroom renovations 2. Bathroom and Shower renovation specialist 3. Wall and Floor Tiling 4. All Aspects of Domestic Plumbing Service & Repair

DAVE TAPPER BUILDERS Ltd

Air conditioners

for over 25 yrs

SUPREME ELECTRICAL

CD243547

BATHROOM IMPRESSIONS

BUILDER, additions, renovations, decks, bathrooms.

Coordinate sub contractors, competitive price, licensed builder Ph Alan 021 548 131

TV Audio Aerials Heatpumps

Electrician

CD192254

CD6793

Ph: Paul 534 7427 hm or 021 251 4615

Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

New Zealand Registered

Ph: 021 687 745

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 17 Yrs exp.

Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES

HANDYMAN decorator, gardening, odd jobs, Chem house wash, anything considered Mark 021 280 4489

K58038

Complete renova on service Supply & custom build op ons Tiled shower systems Concept to comple on

CD137943

Additional Outlet Phone Jack TV/VCR Tuning Ph: 532 8723 021 661 469

AA DOBBS LTD

021 022 46711

with over 20 yrs exper.

CD226123

INSTALLATION

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

REGISTERED

Registered Electrician Fast, Efficient, Reliable Lights, power, TV, fans Stove and Hotwater repairs Security and LED lighting Switchboard upgrades with RCD protection

CD249842

TV AERIAL

FREE QUOTES

Data cables Wiring Phone Jack 532 8723 021 661 469

Great rates, Retirees discount.

Local family business.

Reliable, friendly, no job too small.

EFTPOS avail.

Call Anthony 534 0275

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

ELECTRICAL

CD242704

CD259499

Freeview, Home theatre installation extra TV and data outlets 20 yrs experience Prosat Communications Ltd Ph 021320012 - 2711515

Security Screened, Trained & Insured Operators

09 277 7874 viphomeservices.co.nz

CD171490

Aerials, Data & LCD TV installations

ALTERATIONS & Additions. Ring Colin Edmonds, Registered Builder. 5345721, 0274-951-685

Fixed Price Regular & One-Off’s Personalised Service Window & Carpet Cleaning !

Plus Lawns & Gardens

BARRATT-BOYES

GA117458

CD206513

AERIAL Installation, home theatre setup, extra TV outlets incl Sky Ph: Rodger 021 659677

ADDITIONS, alterations, bathrooms, decks, etc. all types of work. over 40 yrs exp. Registered Certified Builder Ph Ken 534-1214

Lighting + Electrical

HANDYMEN

GARDEN CARE

CD256471

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

HOMES & OFFICES

ELECTRICAL

CD256721

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

A

EXP, High Quality, dom/ com, window & office cleaning. Ph Jenny 021 0841 0001

BUILDERS

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

IT PC lap tops Sony, Panasonic, LG Sanyo, Toshiba

Lynch Design 577 1939 www.lynchdesign.co.nz

CLEANING

ELECTRICAL

CD259511

AERIALS

Plans for new houses & additions 30yr experience.

Prof member ADNZ - LBP

MIKE JOHNSON, your local Sweep. 15yrs+ exp. Report provided. $60. Ph 536 6394 or 021 251 0324

ELECTRICAL

CD257301

CA Professional services, for accounting, tax returns, GST, payroll, Startups.

Xero, Mobile service and fixed price. Ph Balaji Kris 021 175 87 78: 537 5942

DRAFTING & DESIGN

CD177619

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

Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

CHIMNEY SWEEP

ARCHITECTURE

cd237763

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Charlie 027 245 0807 PAINTER Paperhanger.

Free quotes, Pensioner discount. 30yrs exp. 535-3022

CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

PLUMBERS

CD258536

All work Guaranteed Hot Water Cylinders New Build & Reno’s General Maintenance Gas Fitting

FREE QUOTES - 24/7 Service 027 758 6437 - 361 6437 E: info@hpcplumbing.co.nz W: hpcplumbing.co.nz

Plumbing

CD259546

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

ROOFING REPAIR SERVICE 26Yrs Exper. All work Guar. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166

GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384 CD48042

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish Ph: 0800 789 248

535 1111 027 235 2517

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

Brett or Warren 534 3562 027 493 0181

WINDOW CLEANING AAA glass, frames, sills, in/out, free quotes. 7 days.

Ph/Txt 021 085 64 650

Xpose your trade name the best way you can!

Advertise locally! Advertise here!

Ph 271 8055 or email: classifieds@times.co.nz

WINDOW cleaning. Best price. Phone Grant 533 0522 or 0211 576 963

TILING

Quality guaranteed Free Quote Waterproofing Best Prices Wall and floor Underfloor Heating David Yang 273 6566 or 021 1867 361

CERAMIC TILING, preparation, waterproofing, installation. Good rates, high work standard. Ph for quote Ian 021 131 6766 THE TILE GUYFloor & Wall Tiling. Certified Waterproofing.Stonemason by trade.

30yr exp. 0210311899

Sally is quite simply an excellent letting consultant With over 10 years experience, Sally works tirelessly on your behalf. She is skilled at finding ideal tenants for landlords and suitable properties for tenants.

She will always give you honest, straightforward advice and 100% commitment.

WINDOWS in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing.

Exp operator. Phone Keith @ Panoramics 027 245 3444 / 530 8136

Phone her DDI: 538 0685 Mob: 027 305 7582

SALLY MORRISON, 10 Uxbridge Road, Howick

TO LET

UPHOLSTERERS

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs

Stackpole’s Stackpole’s Upholstery Upholstery

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS Email: rentals.howick.nz@raywhite.com Internet: www.rwhowick.co.nz

HOWICK OFFICE

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick - Ph 538 0680

Robyn Campbell & Melissa Parry DDI: 538 1227 or 021 350 878 robyn.campbell@raywhite.com Sally Morrison DDI: 538 0685 or 027 305 7582 sally.morrison@raywhite.com Amny Lam DDI: 538 1287 or 021 108 6663 amny.lam@raywhite.com Cathy Huang DDI: 538 1288 or 021 217 8786 cathy.huang@raywhite.com

HOWICK - COCKLE BAY - MELLONS BAY 2 Bed Uxbridge Rd $390inc p&w 2 Bed Baird St $450 3 Bed Union Rd $520 5 Bed Baird St $775 5 Bed Marine Parade $1300 HALF MOON BAY - BUCKLANDS BEACH 2 Bed Galsworthy Pl $490 2 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $570 4 Bed Gills Rd $620 4 Bed Vanbrugh Pl $670 PAKURANGA - HIGHLAND PARK - SUNNYHILLS 2 Bed Ennis Ave $460 3 Bed Pooley St $610 3 Bed Stannilands St $540 4 Bed Bramley dr $850 NORTHPARK - MEADOWLANDS 3 Bed Dana Pl $590 FLATBUSH - EAST TAMAKI - DANNEMORA 2 Bed Annalong Rd $490 4 Bed Flat Bush School Rd $610 4 Bed Fernly Rise $630 4 Bed Beragh Pl $750 6 Bed Penwood Cl $920 BOTANY 2 Bed Armoy Dr $430 MARAETAI 5 Bed Pinebrook Lane $850 WAI O TAIKI BAY - MT WELLINGTON 3 Bed Kotae Rd $490 3 Bed Aranui Rd $580 REMUERA 3 bed Portland Rd $850

Sally Cathy Sally Cathy Cathy Cathy Cathy Cathy Cathy Sally Amny Amny Amny Cathy Sally Cathy Cathy Amny Amny Cathy Cathy Amny Cathy Amny

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

CATKIN

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA2008)

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Ph:274-8585 274-8585 PH: Browse our digital papers online www.times.co.nz both current and past issues

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Martin Caie 021 769 533 - martin.caie@raywhite.com Cathy Huang 021 883 600 - cathy.huang@raywhite.com

HALF MOON BAY - BUCKLANDS BEACH - EASTERN BEACH 4 Bed Clovelly Rd $730 Cathy 4 Bed Macleans Rd $830inc gdns Cathy

Ray White MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA 2008) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

Licensed (REAA 2008)

BOTANY OFFICE

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre Lloyd Reardon

DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 - lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 - sam.carr@raywhite.com

MARAETAI 4 Bed EAST TAMAKI 2 Bed

Te Puru Dr

$700

Sam

Skip Lane

$530

Sam

PAKURANGA OFFICE 102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga Lloyd Reardon

DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 - lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 - sam.carr@raywhite.com

BOTANY 4 Bed Headcorn HOWICK - BUCKLANDS BEACH 2 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd 5 Bed Drake St PAPAKURA 3 Bed Chichester Dr

$680

Lloyd

$450 $700

Lloyd Lloyd

$550

Lloyd

FLATBUSH OFFICE

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction Steve Hang DDI: 212 5729 or 021 883 600 steven.hang@raywhite.com

PAKURANGA 3 Bed Beechdale Cr $620 HALF MOON BAY 3 Bed Fiesta Dr $590 DANNEMORA - FLAT BUSH - BURSWOOD 2 Bed Kiltole Dr $420 2 Bed Stancombe Rd $535 4 Bed Fernloche Pl $650 4 Bed Montanez Dr $720 4 Bed Middlefield Dr $750 COCKLE BAY 5 Bed Evelyn Rd $925

Steven Steven Steven Steven Steven Steven Steven Steven

LANDLORDS

We offer two services: A free find a tenant service or a full comprehensive property management service at a competitive rate.

Rental Lists are available at Botany Town Centre, Bucklands Beach, Howick, Dannemora, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga offices

Ph: 271 8055 • Fax: 271 8056 • Email classifieds@times.co.nz

CD259910

H3X019

and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

TREES & Stumps, chipping, est.1967, free quotes, low rates Terry NZ Arbor 530 8741, 0274 989080

TILING KP87651

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

534-2595 Also Pauanui

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

Spouting, Roofing, Hot Water Cylinder Repairs/Replacements, Drainage/Unblocking ALL WORK HAS A WATER TIGHT GUARANTEE WE RESPOND TO ALL CALLS! 24/7. Ph 534 5286

BRUCE (021) 653-425 BRUCE534-2595 (021) 653-425

K54154

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Certifying Plumber

CD197785

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

RUBBISH REMOVALS

ADAM OXLEY Hot Water Cylinders Bathroom/Kitchen Renovations Roof Leaks General Maintenance All Work Guaranteed

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

Remove stumps the easy way.

ROOFING For all your plumbing needs, please give us a call Prompt service guaranteed

ALL TREE WORK Stump Grinding Fully Insured Free Mulch Ph Brett 533-0473 or 021-279-9118

KB2051 E3C026

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

Experienced Letting Consultant

BRANCH MANAGER

STUMP GRINDING STUMP GRINDING Remove stumps the easy way.

L5F014

arrowplumbing.nz

CD246999

Local Master Plumbers 24/7

BLADECUTTERS, Tree work landscaping stumps rubbish removals hedges com weed spraying. Ph Eric 021 732 147 or 534 8797

TREES

Prompt Reliable Service Bathrooms Kitchens General Maintenance Hot Water Cylinders Spouting & Roofing

0800 420 900

Qualified Arborist

534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746

CD166407

Handy Andy If water or gas runs through it, we do it!

Ph Murray

KB2051

AFFORDABLE plastering.

New work & alterations.

Skimming, cove & gib fixing. Ph Phil 021 521 403

PLUMBERS

Reducing Thinning Shaping Full removal Chipped onsite/removed Good rates Great refs Free quotes

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

PLASTERERS

ANY Plastering/ Painting!

In/out. Lge/sml jobs, small holes repaired New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803

TREES

& STUMP GRINDING

K54146

PLUMBER Certified 23+yrs exp. New or RENO work/ Hot Water cylinders. Brad 022 671 8125

Jim 0800 38 38 48

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

CD212258

CD237017

PLUMBER All maint wrk, no job too small. Prompt service. Ph 535 9567

Cleaning Specialists

SALLY MORRISON

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows ✓ Domestic & commercial ✓ Low pressure bio-wash ✓ Professional presentation Call Nick 537 4602 or 029 7700581

CD140634

BE BUG-FREE

Exterior

✓ Specialist waterblasting

Safe, low pressure, exterior cleaning Houses, Roof treatments, Paths, Drives, Decks CALL YOUR LOCAL OPERATOR CRAIG 535-5661 www.chemwash.co.nz

K54159

LOCAL Master Plumber, Gasfitter, Drainlayer. Over 20yrs exp. competitive rates, excell customer service. Call Steve at Majestic Plumbing Ltd 021 625378

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

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

CHEMWASH

021366615 / 0508932532

KAK007

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

CD229507

PAVING

♦ Renovations

CD155961

WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang, Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111

All about

♦ New Work

TO LET

WATERBLASTING R

CD255813

Trees, hedges and stumps Trim’d, removed, chip’d Pruning/shaping, rubbish and Section clearing Phone 536 5955

PAINTER Tradesman, interior/exterior. Immediate start. Phone 027 474 1875

REPAINTS Int-Ext 30+yrs exp. relibale with refs.

Phone Rob 0211848173

WATERBLASTING

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

PAINTER/Plasterer & handyman 30 yrs+ exp Ph Muzza 577-2989/0276770294

PAINT 30 yrs + exp, tradesman. Interiors, exteriors, house washing and wallpaper hanging Ph Harold 021 658 222

WATERBLASTING

TREE SERVICES

SS78394

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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HEALTH & BEAUTY ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

HALF MOON BAY 2 brm, furn apartmt, cls shops, restaurants, ferry, suit business cple, n/pets, avail 24 March Ph 021 02382622

FOCUS ON FEET. Home visits. Professional Gentle Care. Marlena RN Ph 5331150

Phone Sam 021 770 717

DRUM tuition, beg-adv.

Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170

KIDS KARATE

Kids afternoons Adults evenings Contact Hiroshi 534 1776 (h) 021 060 6006 (m)

PUBLIC NOTICES

HAYNE’S GLASS Special Conditions Apply

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

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

FLATBUSH, 5 Hawkdun Dr, MOVING Sale, Sat 17th, not before 7am, huge range quality items, tools, furn, toys, craft supplies, clothing etc HOWICK, 66B Nelson St, Sat 17, 8-11am, gen h.hold items, records, CDS, DVDs, books, some tools

SOMERVILLE 7 Dana Pl, Sat 17, 8am start, household items, appli ances, toys, All must go!

WANTED TO BUY

Furniture Wanted in good condition

PETS

$$$

PINKYS PET BOARDING AND GROOMING 4/302 Te Irirangi Dr, Botany South Ph 09 265 2865

E: pinkys.boarding@xtra.co.nz - www.pinkys.co.nz

Some vacancies still available Dog and Cat Boarding Dog Grooming Doggy Day Care Pick up/Drop off service Free day care with all grooms

We pay cash!!

$$$

Single Items Deceased Estate House Lots Retiring or Moving Overseas?

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

Call Us Now! 0800 677 467 09 576 1507

CD202016

0800 696 874

CD180708

www.edgewater.school.nz Phone 576 9039 “Serving East Auckland for 50 years”

CD259457

Reunion

LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

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

GARAGE SALES

CD257512

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

Year

CAT DOORS $105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

TAI-CHI QIGONG for wellbeing. Pleasant & tranquil, holistic exercise art. Varied lessons to world music. Approved Community Group, Strength & Balance Programme Ph 576 3705

27thApril - 28thApril

Register Online

Music LESSONS Lessons MUSIC Drums Guitar Bass Guitar Piano Keyboard Clarinet Saxophone Ph Ph:021 021879 879870 870

GARAGE SALES

PETS

CD143001

HOWICK/ HGHLD PK, fully furn room, $200 all incl, handy shops, bus.

5343339, 0210463437

Year 1 to 13 Maths and English 30 Years Experience Top NZ Qualified, Fun, Friendly teacher and University Lecturer

CD45807

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

TUITION

www.voiceschool.nz 4 speech & drama and singing lessons, in your area Ph Anna 021 508 007

MATHS TUTOR

CD258947

HALF MOON BAY, bedsit, semi furn, kitchenette, w.ware, cl shops, ferry, suit mature sgle person, n/ pets, n/s, $230 incl pwr/wtr, 5371102

ABSOLUTELY the best relaxing sport & deep tissue massage. Clean & warm.

Your 1st choice. Ph 576 1472

TUITION

K54091

TO LET

TUITION

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onderful wins by the Blues and Warriors over the Lions and South Sydney respectively has given hope to rugby union and league fans whose loyalty has been severely tested for too many years.

Both teams surpassed expectations with the Blues snatching a thrilling lastgasp 38-35 win at high altitude Johannesburg’s Ellis Park and the Warriors fully deserving of their 32-20 triumph in the Perth heat.

It was a huge relief for Tana Umaga (Blues) and Stephen Kearney (Warriors) who have captained their country as outstanding players only to run into too many speed bumps as coaches. Hopefully the worm has turned.

Having lost their first two games of the Super Rugby season against the Highlanders and Chiefs, few gave the Blues a chance with them having to travel to South Africa to take on 2016 and 2017 finalists, the Lions,

who lost both championships to the Hurricanes and Crusaders respectively.

But the Blues showed character, improved cohesion and real depth off the bench to finish strongly with substitutes Jimmy Tupou and Murphy Taramai scoring tries in the wake of two from Rieko Ioane and a beauty from brother, Akira.

Akira deservedly won man of the match honours for his brilliant attack, high work rate and aggressive defence. What was most pleasing beyond his work rate was a lower body position that offered a smaller target for defenders trying to cope with his power and footwork.

However the Blues had to work hard to overcome a 21-10 halftime deficit with a Sonny Bill Williams dropped ball from the kickoff giving the Lions a scrum from which they scored.

A penalty against Williams in the second half led to another Lions try. But he redeemed himself with

Agnew’s Angle a determined break which eventually led to Taramai’s match-winner.

It was one of the few times Williams hit the line at pace, thereby limiting opportunities for centre partner Rieko Ioane whose class still netted him two tries.

Another to shine when given his chance off the bench was young Taranaki first-five Stephen Perofeta who has a sharp rugby brain and calm disposition to complement his dancing feet.

It was a a nice cameo for a player recovering from a broken hand although it must be conceded starting first-five Bryn Gatland performed well in all three games he has played.

With the Hurricanes shocking the Crusaders 29-19 with a fast start and celebrating a welcome return by talented Jordie Barrett and the Highland-

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Crowe picks up haul of medals Pakuranga College Year 9 student Ella Crowe has ranked first in New Zealand in her age group at the New Zealand Junior Swimming Festival.

The festival is run in four regions and medals awarded to New Zealand’s top junior swimmer.

Ella took home four golds, three silvers and three bronze medals making her the top ranked swimmer in the Auckland zone in her age group.

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Meanwhile there was much joy for Warriors fans after their team started the season looking and acting much fitter and stronger than they did last season when they lost their last nine games.

Although their lack of discipline resulted in them conceding too many penalties, they have made some smart buys in signing Tohu Harris, Blake Green and Adam Blair although the latter had a quiet game.

Especially pleasing was the return to form and fitness of Issac Luke who made several elusive darts from dummy half and the jinky running of scrum half Shaun Johnson.

Hopefully they will maintain the tempo with a win against the Gold Coast Titans who showed they are no bunnies upon upsetting the Canberra Raiders 30-28.

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Howick Pakuranga top of the table Howick Pakuranga (HPCC) completed a solid first innings victory over Papatoetoe in their Hedley Howarth –Top Four Premier clash at the weekend, with the game going deep into the fourth innings on Sunday.

HPCC’s Jim Allnatt said the result was a big deal for the club.

“It was a nail-biter of a match but we got first innings points and didn’t lose outright although we were 9 down and it has put us eight points clear in the premier two-day championship with one match to play against East Coast Bays next week.

“It’s still touch-and-go but, if we do it, it will be the first time since 1993-94 that we have. This in spite of having eight players in either the Aces or Black Caps so we are hoping things go right over the next two weeks.”

Papatoetoe were playing host to Howick Pakuranga in the pivotal top of the table clash, the teams also playing for the Hellaby Hunt Cup. Donovan Grobbelaar (4-48) got the visitors off to the perfect start picking up a wicket in the first over of the day.

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Clark (31) and Arminder Sohal (28) digging in under pressure from the Howick Pakuranga bowlers.

Grobbelaar was particularly destructive ripping through Pap’s middle order to leave them in trouble at 109/6.

Rutvik Botadra (2-38) Adam Jones (2-37) and James O’Callaghan (2-33) all pitched in to help roll Papatoetoe for a modest 160.

Oliver Reynolds-Pringle (1-41) struck early on to give Pap a much-needed boost.

Bhupinder Singh (3-51) was excellent for Pap, bamboozling Howick Pakuranga’s top order reducing the visitors to 65/4.

Nav Aujla (1-30) then picked up the big wicket of Grobbelaar to leave Howick Pakuranga in dire straits at 75/5.

Dale Phillips (82) stood up for his side scoring the lion’s share of the runs to ensure

they secured first innings points.

With a slight first innings deficit, Pap’s batsmen went about setting up a fourth innings chase.

A half century from Logan Clark (64) and valuable, quick runs down the order from Stuart Money (47*) set up a chase of 157 for Howick Pak. The spinners once again came to the fore for the home side, Singh (3-58) and Aujla (4-42) proving their worth and getting their side to the brink of an outright win.

However, the visitor’s tail held firm finishing 136/9 to take the first innings points and top spot on the points table.

■■ Papatoetoe 160 (L Clark 31; D Grobbelaar 4-48) and 193/7 (L Clark 64, O Reynolds-Pringle 30, S Money 47*; R Botadra 3-40) lost first innings to Howick Pakuranga 197 (D Phillips 82; B Singh 4-73, N Aujla 3-47) and 136/9 (D Phillips 32, D Grobbelaar 30; B Singh 3-58, N Aujla 4-42).

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Heimgartner crowned NZ V8s champion

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annemora’s Andre Heimgartner has claimed the 2018 BNT V8s Championship following a strong and consistent end to what was an impressive season in the New Zealand touring car category.

The final round at Hampton Downs this weekend (March 9-11) saw the 22-year-old Kiwi put in a solid performance despite suffering a lack of power in his Richards Team Motorsport Camry to claim the top honours.

After taking 2nd position in Saturday’s race one, the Melbourne-based Supercars driver needed to only finish fifth in each of Sunday’s two races to secure the title.

Heimgartner got that campaign off to a great start with fourth place in race two and was preparing to chase another top five in the final outing before the stewards intervened - handing his title rival and team-mate Jason Bargwanna a post-race penalty and removing the championship pressure from Heimgartner’s shoulders all together. He would finish the final race of the weekend in fourth.

“To say I am happy with that result is an understatement, we went out there

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and did what we had to do, and brought home the championship,” Heimgartner said.

“Going into the final race of the weekend knowing that the title was secure was a relief, but with a fourth position we would have been okay either way which is good to know as well!

“Even though the title was wrapped up the goal is always to do the best we can - unfortunately we had a bit of a power issue this weekend which continued today, and I lost a mirror yesterday so that saw me be a bit conservative then; but at the end of the day what we had done over the course of the season and then again this weekend ensured we were in the box seat to bring it home.

“The BNT V8s is a great championship to have under my belt, and I can’t wait to come back and do some more racing here in New Zealand next season.”

Heimgartner will now head back to his Australian base to prepare with Nissan Motorsport for round two of the 2018 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, the Australian Grand Prix across March 22-25.

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