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he community has rallied around the family of Peter Callagher, one of two pilots killed in a plane crash on Saturday night.

The 27-year-old was just a few flights away from fulfilling his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot, when the small plane he was in crashed over the Kaimanawa Ranges.

Peter and fellow pilot and flying instructor Zakir Parkar were on a Diamond DA42 twin engine plane flying from Palmerston North to

Ardmore Airport via Taupo when it lost contact at around 9pm.

Their aircraft was reported overdue and was later discovered at around 11am on Sunday morning.

Tributes for Peter, a former Howick College student, have remembered him as a passionate, kind and intelligent young man who never did anything by halves.

Peter’s younger sister Stephanie Callagher says he was loved by many and those who knew him were the lucky ones.

A tribute to my brother

“In the days since Peter’s passing, we have been inundated with many beautiful words and gestures.

For this, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation from both myself and my family. The kindness of this community has truly moved me, and I know that Peter would have been moved as well.

There have been many tributes to Peter - speaking to his incredible achievements representing our country as an athlete, or his incred-

ible passion that he pursued in his flying. These have been a joy and a comfort for my family to read. This is why today I want to share with you a different Peter- not only an athlete and a pilot, but a brother, a son and a friend.

A brother to Stephanie and Sean, and a son to Julie and Craig, Peter was the middle child of a closelyknit family. A charismatic young man, Peter easily gained the respect and friendship of those around him. ➤ Turn to Page 3

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The 52-year-old has bravely battled bowel cancer for eight years, all while being a loving husband and father.

He was diagnosed five months after he and wife Alison welcomed their first child Lachlan into the world.

“It’s been a long, tough road,” Mark says.

The past eight years have seen him go through years of chemotherapy and 15 different operations.

Now Mark is sadly losing his battle.

With the uncertainty of how much time Mark has left hanging over their heads, he and Alison wanted to create one last family memory for their children.

With the help of the Race4Life Trust and a lot of encouragement from their Totara Hospice nurse, they were able to make this happen.

The Race4Life Trust fulfils the wishes of palliative care patients, like Mark.

This time, the wish was for Mark and his family to spend some much needed quality time in Queenstown.

So earlier this month the Beetham family were flown down south for three days.

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The family were given a full itinerary packed with fun activities, dinner plans and downtime.

“The trip was mostly for the kids, to give them this some amazing memories,” says Mark.

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spend that time with them.”

Alison says the family had never been able to take the kids on trips because Mark was always undergoing chemo or another operation.

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Mia, 6, Alison, Mark and Lachlan, 8, went on a family trip to Queenstown arranged by the Race4Life Trust, a charity organisation that fulfils the wishes of palliative care patients.

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James Wilson (HowickPakuranga) has picked up four silver medals in powerlifting at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The New Zealand delegation is returning home with a raft of medals after wrapping up their week-long campaign.

The NZ team has won a total of 32 medals – five gold, 13 silver and 14 bronze.

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The 38-strong delegation competed in swimming, athletics, bocce, equestrian, basketball, bowling, powerlifting and football from March 14-21 at the games, which was the biggest sports and humanitarian event that will be staged anywhere in the world in this year.

Wilson won silver in the squat, combined squat, bench press and deadlift, bench press and deadlift.

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“We never knew what was going to happen, whether Mark would go downhill in the meantime,” Alison says.

“I’m so glad we didn’t miss the boat on taking our kids away for one small holiday with their dad.”

They say they would encourage all palliative care patients to take advantage of the wonderful service provided to them by Race4Life.

“We almost didn’t apply, but you honestly couldn’t put a price on the amazing moments we had during the trip,” Alison says.

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Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and wife Rebecca with Photo supplied their new born Anna Sarah Brown.

MP and wife welcome baby Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown is beaming from ear to ear as he cradles tiny Anna Sarah Brown in his arms.

Anna was born on the morning of March 19, well after her due date. She weighed in at 2.6kg (five pounds 11 ounces) and was 45cm long.

“Anna is doing very well, as is Rebecca.

They are both now at home and settling into a routine.” says the MP. “We are incredibly grateful for all the support that we received from staff at Middlemore Hospital where Anna was born and from the Botany Downs Maternity Unit where Anna and Rebecca stayed for a couple of nights.

“We are also very grateful for our midwife Margie Ireland and team member Laetitia Pelser from Botany who have been so kind and helpful.”

Brown says it has been a big change for his wife Rebecca and him, “but we have loved every moment of it, even with less sleep. I’m enjoying fatherhood and getting to know my little daughter. I’ve also become the quintessential nappy changer!”

Left: Locals congregate at Pakuranga’s Masjid Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq; Right: Counties Manukau Police District Commander Superintendent Jill Rogers.

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Vigils draw hundreds to Pakuranga mosques A

steady procession of people filed past Pakuranga’s Masjid Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq on Friday night as the community came together to stand with Muslim New Zealanders after the tragic events of Christchurch.

Generations of families came, grandparents hugging their own children as they in turn clutched the hands of their little ones.

Schoolchildren were carrying cards and hand-made messages of support, as the piles of flowers lining the fence continued to grow.

Government Minister Willie Jackson joined Councillors

Sharon Stewart, Paul Young and Josephine Bartley, Counties Manukau Police District Commander Superintendent Jill Rogers, and a host of other dignitaries, in praising the Muslim community for the forgiveness and love they showed – and shared – in the wake of the tragedy.

The mosque was crammed with people from all faiths, including members of the Jewish, Catholic, Sikh, Hindu, Zoroastrian and Protestant communities.

Brother Aby Bakar led the proceedings and said he was touched by the support. “How can you look at all the people,

here with their children, and not feel hope?”

Hundreds stayed on to pray with mosque members, while outside a feast of hand-prepared delicacies was laid out as a thank you.

“My only plea,” Brother Bakar said, “is that people don’t make this a one-off, because anyone is welcome here, any time. Our doors, like our hearts, remain open.”

Islamic Ahlulbayt Foundation of NZ

Meanwhile the response to a vigil at the Islamic Ahlulbayt Foundation of New Zealand in Ben Lomond Crescent in Pakuranga Heights on March 22 was overwhelming, organisers said. “The response we received was so amazing - our heartiest thanks to everyone who took time out to come and attend the memorial service.”

Pilot’s heartbroken family speaks out ➤➤Turned from page1 He was the definition of a vibrant soul; his creativity was endless.

Whether it was his drawing, his painting or playing his guitar, Peter was incredibly gifted.

The only thing Peter loved more than collecting knowledge was sharing it.

This, I’m sure, would resound with the many flight students Peter mentored. He would spend hours watching documentaries, and then would happily trap you into a conversation to teach you all about it.

Any innocent question would often result in a half hour seminar – his whiteboard of diagrams included.

Peter picked up new hobbies seemingly on a daily basis, and at each, he excelled.

His latest pursuit being mountain biking, adding to a long list including paintball, water sports, Christmas light decorating, gymnastics, hockey and so, so much more.

Whatever goal Peter set his sights on, he would accomplish.

His drive to achieve was only

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In the end, the best way to summarise my big brother would be to tell you that he was kind.

He was loved and respected by those he met and he lived to make others laugh. It was a privilege to call him my brother and my friend.

Words will never express our loss, but in knowing him we gained so much. I am so proud to be your sister.

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Police Inspector Chris Barry shakes hands with Imam Sayed Mohammad Al Modarresi at the vigil at the Islamic Ahlulbayt Foundation of New Zealand in Ben Lomond Crescent on Friday.

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They’re about to start construction.

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AMETI Eastern Busway Stage 1 Construction starts April 2019 Areas affected will be; Panmure Roundabout, Lagoon Drive and the Panmure end of Pakuranga Road.

Public Transport, Walking & Cycling: From 15 April, more bus services are

being arranged to give better travel options during construction. This includes the 728 and 729 express bus services via Lloyd Elsmore Park from Howick to Panmure Station. Starting in June there will also be a new Park and Ride service available from Lloyd Elsmore Park to connect with these services.

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Ellery moves on to new challenges

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or 22 years his car has automatically driven to Somerville Intermediate. But now it’s time to find a different route.

David Ellery, founding principal of Somerville Intermediate is due to retire at the end of term 1 on April 12. And he’s not sure if his car will still head to the old address that he has known for more than two decades.

“It will be an emotional time since the ties with the school have been right from the time the excavation work had started at the proposed school site,” he says.

“I have worked with architects and set up systems for the school.

We started on a Thursday with just 205 kids and now we have 950 students.

“We’ve had over 10,000 children go through the gates of this school and I’d like to think that we have helped the kids through their life’s journey.”

About his own journey onwards Ellery says now that all the ducks are in a row and the school is in a really good place with great staff, resource, supportive community and plenty of projects in the pipeline, it’s time for someone else to pick it up and take it to the next level.

“I will turn 60 in April, and I believe there comes a time in people’s lives when they need a new

Founding principal of Somerville Intermediate David Ellery is due to retire on April 12.

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challenge.”

Heading in a new direction, he says he is excited to work just two days a week with an education consultancy.

“I have learnt a few things over the years and will be helping in mentoring and coaching principals as well as help them with strategic and change management and doing principal’s appraisals.

“In the last few years there has been a big turnover of principals nationwide and that will continue for a while with more changes coming in with Tomorrow’s Schools reform. New principals

can benefit a lot from coaching,” says Ellery.

“I will take with me a special memory of working with amazing support from the community, professionals, colleagues, great bunch of teachers, staff and students at Somerville Intermediate.”

■ As we go to press it has been announced that Yolande Franke award winning principal of Howick Intermediate and the former deputy principal of Somerville Intermediate has been appointed as principal of Somerville Intermediate.

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Reforms needed on guns and spies e

I applaud the Parliament for being willing to quickly take strong, decisive and near unanimous action to reform New Zealand’s gun laws in the wake of the horrific mass shooting in Christchurch.

Fifty Kiwi Muslims died in a hail of gunfire at two mosques on March 15 in an unprecedented act of terrorism in this country.

Dozens more were injured and hundreds of relatives of the people killed or wounded will have been severely emotionally impacted by the gunman’s wicked actions.

Everyone in our country should be able to go about their lives free from the fear of gun violence.

And there is no place in society for the type of hatred or racism that allegedly motivated the killer.

The Government is doing the right thing by moving to ban military-style semi-automatic and assault rifles, and highcapacity magazines.

I see very few good reasons for private citizens to own such weapons.

Exemptions will be created that would include activities such as professional pest control, and for the NZ Police and Defence Force.

Parts that can be used to convert firearms into militarystyle semi-automatics will also be banned.

There is a big difference

ami-Le Ross

MP for Botany between a responsible gun owner having access to such firearms for the purposes of pest control and a mass murderer with evil in his heart.

I realise the swiftness of these changes won’t be welcomed by all, but members of the public will be able to have their say on this very important issue to a select committee as part of the legislative process.

These are good first steps to ensuring the sort of terrorism we witnessed in Christchurch just two weeks ago can never happen again.

The wider question of how intelligence agencies failed to detect this individual, and what more can be done to stop it happening in the future, must also be examined.

I support the decision for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to be established for a methodical and detailed review to take place.

But whatever law changes and reviews are put in place, the biggest change to take place in New Zealand is already happening.

The love and compassion we all saw last week at mosques and Islamic centres around the nation is the type of New Zealand we need to see more of.

■ Jami-Lee Ross, MP for Botany

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The Howick and Pakuranga Times has returned to the place it all started and has re-located to 10 Central Terrace, just behind Rice’s Mall.

They are situated next to Pakuranga & Howick Realty.

Anne Mardell Designs has opened their new business at 51 Picton Street – the former Cachet premises so please do go in and say hi to Tracy and Bernie.

Meanwhile Tracy and Rona from The Natural Food Company, formerly located at Highland Park, are set to their open their doors on April 1, a very exciting prospect.

Michael’s Emporium has downsized to smaller premises in Rice’s Mall – the former site of David Tasker Jewellers.

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Amazing Interiors was started from her home garage and quickly expanded. From interior decorating, home staging and beautiful showroom, to an outlet store where you can purchase high quality decor for incredible prices.

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side tables and decor to make the room look its best,” she says.

“Whether I’m setting up a home that inspires the owners or helping real estate agents get top dollar for a property, I want to know that I have done my best for people every day.”

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Forex trader admits $7m fraud their reported gains or to refund investment principal. None of Mr Wood’s clients were aware that their funds were being used to repay other investors.

More than $7 million of investment principal belonging to 18 investors was lost by the defendant over an eight year period.

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countries of political unrest and violence, only to feel safe here.

“We need to walk through the journey with them and help manage an outpouring of grief.”

Talking about safety issues that educators need to be now mindful of, he says that with schools traditionally being open communities, it’s time to take a fresh look at tighter security.

“Schools are very vulnerable especially when you look at new buildings with glass. Do we know what to do if there is a crisis? The children can stand down on the floor but someone marauding with a rifle can still look through the glass.”

He cautions that there is a dire need to be smart and not take anything for granted.

“Also with schools having

big events like concerts and sporting events, it’s important to have conversations about who is in the car park or outside the door, when the events are on.”

About Elim Christian College, he says that the new addition at the school is wired up and will feature CCTV cameras connected to his phone.

“Fortunately, we are a gated school. Every school is now looking at entry and exit points with training given to staff to be more vigilant.

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by Year 7-10 students at the school’s sports field.

An aerial image was shot by a drone and shared on social media.

The littlies at school had, meanwhile, created figurines and wrote loving messages for the victims on the back of the figurines.

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Ian grew up in Clevedon on his family’s beach front cottage at Duder’s Beach and spent time riding horses and helping out on his grandparent’s farm.

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How will your retirement look?

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sk anyone who’s retired and they will say to start saving for retirement as soon as you can!

Even if it seems a long way off, it pays to start planning for retirement as early as possible. How much we need to save will depend on our own circumstances, but the sooner we start, the better the position we’ll be in when we eventually stop working.

While NZ Super (the Government pension) can help us get by, it’s our own savings that will help to make retirement fun and comfortable.

How much will I need to retire?

Everyone’s retirement needs are different. To work this out, start by thinking about how long you will have in retirement, what sort of lifestyle you will want, and where you will live.

How many years will I have in retirement?

There is no ‘retirement age’ in New Zealand. NZ Super is paid from age 65, but you don’t have to stop working to get it. These days, more and more people are working beyond 65 either full time or part time.

We’re living longer these days. On average, 80 per cent of 65-year-old men can now expect to live until they’re 90, and 65-year-old women until they’re 94.

In the future, we’ll probably live even longer.

These figures are based on the latest Statistics New Zealand cohort life tables.

Here’s where to estimate your life expectancy.

Let’s say you plan to retire at 65. You need to save or have another plan to provide the income you want for 25 years or more, and make sure your money lasts as long as you do.

What sort of retirement lifestyle do I want?

What will your cost of living be in retirement?

Some costs may go up (like healthcare) while others

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(such as education, clothing, housing, work-related travel) may go down. If you have children, they will probably be financially independent.

You also need to think about what your goals might be in retirement – travelling to new places? Joining clubs, going out to dinner and shows?

Will I live in my own home or rent?

If you rent, you’ll need more savings to cover the cost – but on the other hand, you won’t have money tied up in a home.

However, owning the place you live in, debt-free, will reduce the risk of rent increases or being asked to find a new place to live. You’ll have more control over your finances, but you will have to take care of maintenance, insurance and rates.

Being mortgage-free by retirement is a great goal to aim for. The reason many people currently in retirement are able to manage financially is because they no longer have the burden of mortgage repayments.

Budget for retirement Getting close to retirement? It might be a good time to work out a detailed budget. Think about

what weekly expenses might be in today’s money.

Take basics into account, such as insurance, maintaining the house and car, or replacing a major appliance.

Build in some funds for the unexpected.

Think about the big things that might need to be paid for later on – like a new car, new roof or repainting the house.

Where will the money come from?

Paying off debt in retirement can be more difficult. We need to make it our priority to be debt-free before we retire.

Many retired New Zealanders get their income from two main sources – NZ Super, and their own savings.

However it is estimated that around 40 per cent of New Zealanders over the age of 65 rely on NZ Super alone.

Take a look at the current rates of NZ Super. Would that be enough to live on? Most likely, there will be a gap between the income NZ Super provides, and the income we want in retirement. So we’ll need to have other sources when planning for retirement needs such as:

Our own savings Income and nest eggs from

retirement savings schemes like KiwiSaver, other pensions and workplace savings, investments, and cash deposits.

Employment We may prefer and be able to keep working, either full-time or part time (as long as we have the skills and capacity). Around a third of Kiwis continue some form of paid work past age 65.

Other sources of income could include investment income from the sale or rental of property, the sale of a business or an inheritance.

Getting rid of debt If you have any expensive debt (high-interest credit card or hire purchase debt), the first step in your retirement plan should be to pay that off as quickly as possible.

Guide to managing debt Stepping around the mortgage trap Paying off the mortgage before you retire is the next priority – but it shouldn’t be your only retirement plan.

On paper, the interest you pay on your mortgage is usually higher than any after-tax return you could earn on your savings (with the possible exception

of KiwiSaver) – and that ‘return’ (interest saved) is guaranteed. That’s something few investments can offer.

But there are risks in leaving serious retirement saving until after you’ve got rid of your mortgage.

You may end up having a mortgage for longer than you expect, due to changes in your circumstances such as ill health or loss of work that reduce your ability to make repayments.

Or a life shock like separation could upset your plans.

How KiwiSaver can help The extra benefits KiwiSaver offers make it a great option for retirement saving – even if you have a mortgage. As well as the money you put in and any growth in your savings over time, you also get regular contributions from our employer. These are on top of the annual contributions that KiwiSaver members receive from the government.

All this extra money means your own savings will produce higher returns than another option where you are the only one who contributes.

That will make it easier to reach your retirement savings goal.

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e hear a lot about “retirement planning” and this subject either throws people into a panic or they relegate it to the “too hard” basket and ignore it and then it’s in “too late” basket.

So many different estimates are bandied around about how much you’ll actually need.

Westpac estimates a single person needs about $300,000 for a “steak dinners” retirement or $80,000 for a simpler lifestyle. I’ve heard some say you need a million. The point is, there’s no one magic number, there is only your number.

That number would ideally be based on what you want your life to be like, rather than just the kind of life you discover you can afford at 65.

In the past, saving for retirement was fairly simple. If you got on the property ladder, paid off the mortgage and then saved for a few years afterwards, you’d be all right.

But times have changed.

For a start, higher house prices and buying later means many retirees will not be mortgage free or own a home at all and that’s something that makes retirement much easier.

Start by running some numbers on what your life costs now. Add in expected one-off expenses like holidays, home maintenance and upgrading your car, subtract

what you currently spend supporting the kids, paying your mortgage or saving for retirement – as those expenses will be nil by then.

If you won’t own a freehold home by retirement, include rent or mortgage payments in those calculations and multiply the result by the number of years you expect to be retired.

The next number you need is how much you’re likely to have. Add up: how much you expect to have saved, your Kiwisaver, investments and the value of the pension (about $21,000/ year for a single person).

Subtract your savings from your expected costs and what you have left is your shortfall.

The most basic options for bridging this shortfall start with “earn more, spend less or retire later” – but they aren’t necessarily possible – or appealing! If you’re running short on time, the gap can be too large to bridge with savings alone and you will need to look at other options.

You could downsize your home.

But often that won’t release as much equity as you’d hoped, due to timing, the type of home you wish to buy, and the location. There are other options to explore, but the message is simple: don’t put off thinking about retirement, you’ll feel far less anxious if you have a plan in place.

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Those who care for others every minute, of every day of the year see families under increasing strain as they desperately want to help mum with dementia, the baby grandson and the working children.

Allan and Linda Sargeant, owners of Ambridge Rose private hospitals and rest homes, have seen two decades of change in professional aged care and they say families can feel guilty when they need to find residential care for an older person.

“Baby boomers are retiring and many of them have parents who need daily assistance,” says Allan.

“It’s quite likely the baby boomers also have offspring who are busy working while they juggle their own young families.”

Since, Allan and Linda bought Ambridge Rose in 2002 the number of older people requiring care has significantly increased.

Medical developments have increased life spans but New Zealand’s ageing population has more complex healthcare requirements that are difficult to manage at home.

“There are so many reasons why people can’t care for an ageing family member and many people experience feelings of guilt and grief, especially when the change is sudden and unexpected. Everyone needs to support each other during the adjustment.”

The Sargeants who run three leading boutique-style aged care facilities, recommend families talk to the leadership team at their chosen rest home because sharing their concerns will provide some

reassurance.

“Plan how to share time with your loved one when you visit them, which could be as simple as reading the newspaper, showing them family photos or joining an activity at the home,” says Linda.

“Babies and toddlers are a highlight for older people, and visits from grandchildren are rewarding for everyone,” she advises.

That takes care of two caregiving tasks – looking after grandies and a visit to an older relative.

When they are in good care, there will be lots of happenings and families should be kept informed.

“Many families find an older person gets a new lease of life when they move into quality residential care because they have better routines and health than when they were living independently,” Linda says.

Families with a little less pressure to provide constant and complete care may also find their relationship with their elderly relative improves.

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etirement is the time to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Less work and more play - you’ve earned it, after all!

Research suggests that jobs are the main reason for stress in many people, although we doubt that would take you by surprise.

With retirement comes less stress, more fun and time to spend with your friends and family; not to mention that you can finally pursue hobbies that you’ve always wanted to but just never had the time to get around to because of work commitments.

But here’s the thing... is New Zealand Superannuation or other government allowances enough for you to live a comfortable life in this era of high prices?

According to Statistics New Zealand, the life expectancy of Kiwis has increased in the past few decades.

Which means you’ve got to plan your finances for the next few decades after your retirement. That’s quite a bit of time to think about.

With all of these things

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It’s a way of turning your retirement savings into a lifetime source of income for you, which makes it a good long-term investment for retirement.

Pros: An Immediate Annuity protects you against the risk of outliving your savings.

Cons: The earnings from Immediate Annuities might not be enough for a very comfortable lifestyle. In simple terms, the income might just be sufficient to pay the bills, but not much else.

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Many retired New Zealanders get their income from two main sources – NZ Super, and their own savings. However it is estimated that around 40 per cent of New Zealanders over the age of 65 rely on NZ Super alone.

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1. Immediate annuities As the name suggests, Immediate Annuities start providing income immediately.

In simple terms, you can

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invest the lump sum money that you have saved up throughout the years and start taking an income from that money. Think of it as a pension you can buy from an

A bond is a loan given to a company or government by an investor.

The bottom line: Investors invest in bonds to save the money that they have while generating extra income from that money. The amount of your earnings depends on the interest rate.

To get a clearer understanding of how bonds work, consider the following example: Turn to page 10

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Celebrating Retirement & Travelling?

Are you celebrating your retirement with an overseas travel adventure? Our doctors and nurses are constantly amazed at the incredible adventures to exotic places our patients visit. Some of these destinations are remote destinations all over the world – producing unforgettable tales and awesome photos. Obtaining good travel advice is a part of the preparation for adventures to any destination. Ideally visiting your doctor for a pre-travel visit 4-6 weeks before you intend travelling is best.

The doctor you visit needs to know about your illnesses and any medications you are taking, as these influence medical decisions. Your doctor can provide a physical examination and assess your fitness for travel – particularly for seniors. If you have heart disease you might choose a less strenuous travel itinerary. A travel health kit should all be considered and documented at a travel health consultation.

You will need information about your travel destination particularly about altitude and climate as these can affect your health as you age and the destination’s risk of natural disasters.

Make sure you are up to date with routine Vaccination such as Tetanus, Flu and Measles/ Mumps and Rubella (MMR).

Yellow Fever vaccine should be given cautiously to people over 60 years and it should not be given to people who are immune suppressed.

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If you are on long term medications take enough for your trip. Counterfeit drugs may be common overseas. Take a copy of your prescription and pack your medicines in your carry-on luggage. Traveller’s diarrhoea is the most common complaint for remote travellers.

Dengue fever is on the increase in many countries.

Applying a good insect repellent is the best way to prevent this.

The biggest cause of fatalities amongst travellers is motor vehicle accidents, the risk being reduced by good decision making about seat belts, road crossing and using only authorised public transport. Do not ride in cars after dark in developing countries or after dark in questionable areas.

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4. Buy insurance as early as possible The experts say that it’s best to book your travel insurance straight after booking your holiday with the advantage of buying your travel insurance early is that some of those policies will cover you for an event before you leave.

Keep in mind that very few insurers let you purchase insurance after you’ve already left home, and it’ll be expensive.

5. Shop around

Whenever you’re travelling, shop around to get the best policy for your money. It’s definitely worth the time and effort, giving you peace of mind while you’re away.

2. Don’t hide existing conditions

The most common insurable events:

3. Don’t hide any medical conditions

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When will you stop working?

There is no official retirement age in New Zealand, but there are some exceptions.

Many people stop working around the age of 65 – that’s when NZ Super and some other pension payments start.

If you think you’ve been forced to retire, you can take a personal grievance against your employer or get help from the Human Rights Commission.

NZ Superannuation is a universal payment for NZ citizens and residents who are 65 or older.

Managing your money in retirement Income after you turn 65

Most people get NZ Superannuation when they turn 65, but there are other sources of income you might use to support yourself. These can affect the tax you pay or benefits you can apply for.

Financial help and benefits if you’re over 65

If you’ve retired on a limited income, you may be able to get government help to pay for

regular costs or unexpected expenses. You can use your SuperGold Card for transport and other discounts.

Getting NZ Superannuation or the Veteran’s Pension

NZ Superannuation is a universal payment for NZ citizens and residents who are 65 or older. If you’ve served in New Zealand’s Armed Forces you might be able to apply for a Veteran’s Pension instead.

If you can’t get NZ Superannuation or other benefits

If you can’t get any other financial support from the government, you can apply for help with day-to-day living costs and health. You can also apply for a SuperGold Card.

Getting help with your budget

There are community services that can help you manage your finances. Source www.govt.nz

Jobs with a retirement age There are a few jobs or employment situations where you may not be able to keep working after a specific age.

They include: • jobs where being a particular age or in a particular age group is genuinely needed for you to do the job – for example, an actor who needs to be a certain age for a role • domestic employment in a private household, such as a cleaner or a gardener • occupations where the retirement age is written into law – for example, judges and coroners • some crew of ships and aircraft employed by foreign-owned companies that are operating in New Zealand.

Employment contracts before April 1992 You don’t have to stop work at a specific age unless: • your current employment contract was signed before 1 April 1992 • that contract specified your retirement age • you agreed with your employer in writing on or after 1 April 1992 to confirm or change your retirement age.

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Also, the financial value of the property will increase over time.

Cons: Tenants might cause damage to the property, or not pay rent on time.

Plus there may be legal issues that you need to consider before buying and renting your property.

4. Peer-to-peer lending

Peer-to-Peer lending (or P2P lending) might be a good investment option worth considering for a number of reasons.

This is how it works. An online service matches lenders with borrowers who need to borrow money for a variety of reasons.

On one hand, there are borrowers who are unable to borrow money from a bank , and on the other hand, there are lenders (investors) who are willing to invest their money to generate more money.

A peer-to-peer lending platform like Southern Cross Partners facilitates these transactions between lenders and borrowers.

Here at Southern Cross Partners, the opportunity to invest in shortterm first mortgage loans is made

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All loan applications are assessed by our credit team first for suitability and we initially use our own funds to provide these loans.

You will not have any contact with the borrower, but you will enjoy a registered first mortgage security over that borrower’s property held in trust by our trust company Loan Investment Trustees Ltd. Sounds like a win-win, doesn’t it?

Pros: Opening an online investment account is quick and easy.

Also, you can invest in a portfolio of many loans at once that you can choose from a list of loans immediately available, so no waiting for other investors to fill the loan!

Cons: If the borrower defaults, the lender risks losing their investment.

But there are certain platforms that mitigate this risk by doing credit checks – assessing the borrower’s affordability, and securing the loan with a first registered mortgage over property that can be sold – Southern Cross Partners being one of them.

All investments have risks and its important to choose the one that suits you and your own circumstances.

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It’s our new low-maintenance and affordable six-storey development in the leafy East Auckland suburb of Panmure, named Space:1 This modern, professionallydesigned development at 19 Dunn Road contains 46 one- and twobedroom apartments that will hit the market at prices ranging from $455,000 to $625,000.

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What makes this property stand out from the crowd? A lot.

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Construction began on the development in December last year and we expect it to be finished and ready to occupy by the end of 2019.

We’d love for you to come and take a look for yourself.

We’ve just poured the second part of the foundation slab so you’ll see Space:1 starting to take shape.

We believe this development is the start of the transformation of Panmure.

The local community is undergoing rapid change and is one of the rising stars of Auckland’s housing market.

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More than 7500 new homes will be constructed in the area over the next two decades.

It also includes the development of numerous new amenities as well as schools, businesses, shops, playgrounds, and transport routes.

Our new apartment building at 19 Dunn Road is one of the first significant parts of the TRP being brought to life, and it will attract new residents to the area.

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This is not the solution

I am very concerned to see that not only has Auckland Council given away millions to Mt Eden Stadium but that both of our local councillors voted in favour of another hand-out.

It’s unbelievable that many of the same councillors who complained about $900k spent on a stadium report voted to give away $10 million in ratepayers money with no hope of return.

We need to resolve our stadiums issue and loaning money while we do is reasonable - giving it away only rewards poor management.

We can do better than this!

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I am aware that we have our Muslim brothers and sisters in our south East Asian community board. I hope your family and friends are safe. Please let us know we can do something to support the community.

My deepest condolences to you upon the passing of our community members. My prayers are with all the families.

Kind regards Prem Kumar South Asian Leaders Forum

Is this a measles epidemic?

Re measles now in Auckland (March 11).

When will they stop travel to and from Christchurch - except for essential travel - before or after the measles problem becomes an epidemic and spreads throughout NZ? The amount of inoculations they have ordered suggests that they are expecting measles to keep spreading.

Does this mean we should all get a jab?

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Eden Park funding was necessary

A loan would have put more financial pressure on the Eden Park Trust because they would have had to pay more interest which would have worsened their financial position.

This should clarify the reasons why we supported the Eden Park Trust with a grant instead of a loan.

When you’re a councillor, we often have to make tough calls but I believe, along with the majority of councillors. we have made the right call.

The ratepayers of Howick will now be able to see the necessary maintenance carried out and enjoy the facilities of Eden Park for the foreseeable future as there is no likelihood of another stadium being built in the next 20/30 years. I have already had lots of emails and calls supporting our decision.

All the talk of a $63 million bail-out is somewhat misleading.

Back at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Eden Park had to be upgraded in order to host the RWC finals. As a result of this, the government agreed to put in $190 million.

The other part of the deal was that the various legacy councils (Waitakere, North Shore, Rodney, Manukau, Auckland etc) were to put up the remaining $50m – but they didn’t do this. Instead they reneged on the deal.

The upshot of this was that the Eden Park Trust got lumbered with a $40m debt.

This was a lot of money that had never been envisaged when the Eden Park Trust was set up before the 2011 RWC. In reality, this $40 m was a debt they would never be able to pay off.

Worse than this however is that it has meant the Eden Park Trust has had to pay a whopping $15m in interest

Christians killed

My heart went out to the Muslim people killed in their mosque last Friday (March 15). It is an unspeakable act of terror and to the families of the innocent victims. My condolences.

However, it is great to know that it wasn’t one of us Kiwis that committed that act of horror/terror whatever the reason behind it.

In the same week, 69 Nigerian Christians were also killed by Islamic militants in an act of terror.

The sad thing was that no mention of any form of sympathies from NZ were conveyed to these Nigerians who were so senselessly murdered. No men-

payments for this loan since that time.

The cruel irony in all this is that since that time Eden Park has been blamed for not being able to pay this loan off. These people were happy to bask in the reflected glory of the 2011 World Cup victory and all the economic benefits that went with it but seem to have forgotten that it was they who left Eden Park with the massive loan that could never be repaid and which has bled Eden Park since to the tune of $15m in interest. This is the root cause of the so-called Eden Park financial crisis, After yesterday’s decision, Eden Park still has the $40m loan, only now it’s to Auckland Council and not ASB and are still paying interest on it ($1.5m a year).

I think this is unfair. What they did get (courtesy of the 12-10 vote) was a $9.8m grant over three years for the purpose of re-laying the actual playing turf and installing new floodlights which must be upgraded.

By comparison to Eden Park, in Australia most of the large multi-sport stadiums are funded by the state governments.

They build them and fund them operationally. In the past Eden Park hasn’t cost ratepayers a cent – yesterday was the first time Eden Park has asked this council for support.

Remember, Eden Park is a charitable trust. It is required to operate for “…the benefit of the public of the region” which is certainly what it is doing now through a phenomenal array of local, regional and international events - sporting, cultural and community.

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tion was made on any of the world news channels.

Why the double standard?

Margaret Scott Pakuranga

Remember the Coptic Christians In the wake of Christchurch a week ago, do we remember from time to time the hundreds of Coptic Christians who lost their lives to Islamic extremists over the years?

Over history, many lives have been lost, challenging communities’ efforts to establish and maintain a peaceful society for all to enjoy.

Jim Donald Howick

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Top companies line up for long-awaited Ormiston Town Centre F

or all those who are wondering what is happening at the $200 million-plus town centre being built in Flat Bush, property development & investment company Todd Property has provided an update.

They recently briefed Howick Local Board members for Botany Peter Young and Mike Turinsky as well as staff from Auckland Transport and Panuku, Auckland Council’s development arm.

Construction is currently underway for the 40,000sqm town centre, which will include 100 shops and businesses, a three-level car park building and four major businesses including the Warehouse, a Hoyts complex, the existing Pak’nSave and an additional supermarket.

New images by designers NH Architecture of Melbourne and Jasmax of Auckland reveal a contemporary architectural design, setting it apart from traditional closed-in suburban malls, or bigbox retail developments.

The 4.5-hectare site beside Barry Curtis Park will eventually include retail stores, restaurants, a gym and a movie theatre.

Todd Property Group is working in partnership with Panuku

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to create the town centre as part of a broader agreement to develop 19ha of formerly council-owned land in the area into a new community.

Todd Property managing director Evan Davies says the

pedestrian-friendly centre will have a strong focus on food and entertainment, featuring a dining lane, a quality food hall and a restaurant precinct, along with an eight-cinema entertainment complex.

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“The Ormiston community is experiencing phenomenal growth, and the town centre is going to be a massive transformation for the area,” says Davies.

“It’s going to create an exciting new focal point for the community and we are really excited to see it begin to take shape.”

Panuku chief executive Roger MacDonald said: “This is about taking a vacant site and turning it into an entirely new masterplanned community. In time, Ormiston could provide a blueprint for how we take other townships in Auckland forward to provide for the growing population.”

Historically a dairy farming community, the population of Ormiston is predicted to balloon by 36,000 between 2013 and 2028 – the size of a town like Gisborne.

Being built by Scarbro Construction and Savory Construction, the town centre is expected to open in 2020. About two-thirds of the overall Ormiston development has either been completed or is underway, including commercial spaces and 63 terraced homes, with another 66 under construction.

PM Jacinda Ardern with students of Botany Downs Secondary College at the Polyfest.

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The world’s largest Maori and Pacific Island festival, the ASB Polyfest was recently held at the Manukau Sports Bowl.

The four-day festival started with a special flag-raising ceremony, followed by the festival Powhiri where the festival guests (manuhiri) were welcomed by the hosts (Tainui and Pacific Island leaders), and an official opening by the Mayor of Auckland Phil Goff.

Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern, who attended the 44th anniversary of the festival with Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio, happily reached out to students and proved to be quite a selfie queen as she obliged everyone with a snapshot with the PM. She even stepped in as MC to announce the next event for Botany Downs Secondary College’s ethnic dance group.

Around 234 school groups were to take to the festival’s six stages this year, however on the last day the ASB Polyfest Trust Board and ASB Polyfest director decided to cancel the final day of this year’s festival due of the terrorist attack that took place at two mosques in Christchurch on Friday (March 15).

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fter making its entrance into the Top 10 list of highest sale volume suburbs in 2017, trendy inner-city suburb Grey Lynn has again fallen out of the Top 10 list, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), source of the most complete and accurate real estate data in New Zealand.

Additionally, Henderson jumped two places to take out sixth place and Manurewa has made it back into the Top 10 list after an absence in 2017.

Bindi Norwell, chief executive at REINZ says: “With 209 sales throughout the 2018 year and a median price that fell 7.7 per cent from $1.3 million to $1.2m, Grey Lynn fell out of the Top 10 highest sale volume suburbs in Auckland leaving space for Henderson to make its way further up the rankings and Manurewa to return to the

With median prices hovering around the $1.8m mark and a reasonably solid number of sales, it’s not surprising that Remuera has remained Auckland’s highest sale volume suburb for the last three years running.

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“There were 32 more sales in Henderson in 2018 than in 2017 and a $15,000 increase in median price to $745,000, but with plenty of parks, great views of the Waitakere Ranges, access to some of the amazing west coast beaches and an off-peak drive of 21 minutes into the city, it’s easy to see why Henderson has made its way up the list,” says Norwell.

“Manurewa had 20 more sales in 2018 when compared to 2017 and a 1.6 per cent increase in median price (from $620,000 to $630,000), but it was enough to see the suburb make the Top 10 list. Again, Manurewa has some fantastic parks, it’s got huge cultural diversity, good access to public transport and is affordable,

so it’s easy to see why Manurewa has moved up the list.”

With median prices hovering around the $1.8m mark and a reasonably solid number of sales, it’s not surprising that Remuera has remained Auckland’s highest sale volume suburb for the last three years running. The same is true for Auckland Central; the more than 1200 sales is what has allowed the CBD to keep its second place in the list for three years running despite a median price in the mid-to low $400,000s.

“While you might expect to see the likes of Takapuna, Herne Bay or Saint Mary’s Bay in the Top 10 list, the small number of sales in these areas is what keeps them out of the Top 10 list,” says Norwell.

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RSM New Zealand (Auckland) at Highbrook heard from Former Bell Gully tax partner Joanne Hodge on capital gains tax at a presentation on Thursday March 14.

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usiness owners face significant increases in compliance costs if proposed recommendations from the Tax Working Group are anything to go by.

The group delivered a twovolume document within 12 months. The most contentious recommendation is the introduction of a broad-based capital gains tax. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a call to introduce this tax when elected.

Alarmingly, Ardern wants legislation drafted within six months, ready for the 2020 election. Using capital gains tax as a political manoeuvre and rushing through legislation is fraught with danger.

It’s no surprise then that two of the dissenting viewpoints came from tax experts within the group. Others in the group supported the broad approach and considered that the increase in compliance costs would be outweighed by reductions in investment bias.

Former Bell Gully tax partner Joanne Hodge does not hold this viewpoint. She raised concerns about the fairness of the taxation across asset classes. Presenting to an at-capacity crowd at RSM, Hodge berated the complexity and time-frame. “The New Zealand tax system is unique. Taxpayers have faith in the system

and how it works, especially when compared with other countries. Ardern wants legislation ready for the next election but it’s much too complex to be rushed.”

Hodge is of the view that capital gains tax should be introduced, but over a period of time and with specific reference to different classes of assets.

There were ‘gasp’ moments when Hodge cited examples of how some of the recommendations would work.

For example, an “excluded home” will be exempt from any capital gains tax. This includes the family home.

However subtleties exist.

Where a person has a family home, but acquires vacant land to build a new house, they must have acquired land, constructed the home and occupied it within 12 months for both properties to be excluded. If this does not occur, the original property will be captured for capital gains tax purposes.

Should a person move into residential care facility, they have 12 months in which to sell their family home before that too becomes liable for tax.

If a couple has separated, and both are living in different ‘family’ homes, those homes are only protected from tax for a period of 36 months.

With compliance costs estimated at an average of $10,000

for each of New Zealand’s 450,000 small businesses and the potential to tax gains arising after “valuation day”, businesses are already talking about reducing capital spend and adjusting valuations for tangible and intangible assets.

“Australian businesses have learned to keep their valuations below the $5 million threshold, suffocating their ability to grow in order to avoid the implications of capital gains tax.

“Our position should be to learn from those who have been down this road before, not to ignore it” says Lisa Murphy, tax partner at RSM. What the tax working group has tabled is complex and has wide-ranging implications.

Murphy has a pragmatic view.

“With luck, this Government will realise the simple act of raising GST by half a per cent will generate the same amount of tax revenue in the first year, that capital gains tax recommendations would take 10 years to generate, of which 43 per cent would come from the rental housing market.

“This should be a red flag, particularly given our housing and wellbeing issues.

“Implications of a capital gains tax must be considered in context of both societal impact and sustainable economic growth.”

■■ Eleni Balmer is business manager at RSM New Zealand at Highbrook

Father of the house in Howick Popularly known as the ‘Father of the House’, MP Nick Smith was in Howick at the Pakuranga SuperBlues morning tea, at the invitation of Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown.

Smith, who currently serves at National’s Spokesperson for Electoral Reform, State Services, and Crown-Maori Relations, and is leading National’s policy development process across New Zealand, spoke about his four main concerns with the current government.

He listed a possible Capital Gains Tax (CGT), the Tomorrow’s Schools education

reform, infrastructure issues, and a Government which is going soft on drugs as the biggest issues of the day.”

Brown says that National recently announced its first discussion document on the subject of the environment, with key themes around supporting biotechnology, a container deposit scheme, and a water infrastructure fund to invest in cleaning up urban beaches and rivers, and provide more efficient irrigation for farmers.

“Ours is a community of business owners, entrepreneurs, and people who have worked hard to

earn what they have, and for whom a CGT would be disastrous,” he says.

“We also know just how bad the road network is in Pakuranga, and the government is cutting massive chunks of money out of the country’s infrastructure budget to fund pet political projects.

“And of course, the government’s stance on drugs is one that doesn’t sit well with me personally, as I have been fighting for over a year now to take action on deadly synthetics that continue to cause harm across the country.”

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Saturday, March 30, 9-12 noon Then last Saturday every month

The Service Company Ltd 10 Donnor Pl, Mt Wellington Ph: 0800 753 753

Special Conditions Apply

CHUAN Do standing and moving meditation.

Ph Miles 0274 872 811

HOUSES FOR SALE PRIVATE sale. Howick two bedroom brick & tile end unit with potential for improvement. Must see.

5 minutes walk to Howick Primary School. No agents.

Asking price $649,000 neg. contact owner, Phone Zac 021 237 3403 for pictures

TO LET HOWICK Beach 2brm cottage, suitable 50 + cple, no pets $480 pwk avail now.

Ph 5357877

DRUM tuition, beg-adv.

Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170

KIDS KARATE

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

RENTALS

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 021 883 600 – cathy.huang@raywhite.com

Licensed (REAA 2008)

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

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

FARM COVE 5 Bed 4 Bed

Walter McDonald St $480 Amny

HALF MOON BAY – BUCKLANDS BEACH 4 Bed 3 Bed 3 Bed

Lyren Pl Priestley Dr Haseler Cr

BOTANY DOWNS 3 Bed

Billabong Pl

Glenmore Rd Cromdale Cr Aviemore Dr Darren Cr Bradbury Rd Stanniland St Blue Gum Rise Cascades Rd Reelick Av

DANNEMORA 5 Bed

Thornbury Cr

EAST TAMAKI 4 Bed

Boderg Way

MT WELLINGTON Higgs Rd Longford St

1 Bed

Whites Rd

ONEHUNGA 4 Bed

Victoria Ave Kokowai Pd

102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

Sam Carr 538 1237 or 021 422 177 – sam.carr@raywhite.com Lloyd Reardon 216 99 61 or 021 887 811 – lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com

BUCKLANDS BEACH

$660 Cathy

PAKURANGA – HIGHLAND PARK

$460 $520 $590 $600 $600 $630 $750 $780 $850

Amny Sally Amny Amny Amny Amny Robyn/Melissa Cathy Cathy

$830 Cathy $730 Cathy $520 Amny $600 Cathy $480 Sally $830 Cathy

AUCKLAND CITY CENTRE – HOBSONVILLE 5 Bed

$830 Cathy

$600 Amny $600 Amny $670 Robyn

PAKURANGA - SUNNYHILLS – FARM COVE – HIGHLAND PARK 2 Bed 3 Bed 3 Bed 3 Bed 3 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 4 Bed 6 Bed

Victoria St

$950 Cathy

PAKURANGA OFFICE

HOWICK – COCKLE BAY 2 Bed

Fisher Pde

ONEHUNGA

$890 Cathy

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

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

3 Bed 3 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Richard Av Richard Av

Cairngorm Pl Jade Av

$750 Lloyd $795 Lloyd $460 Lloyd $490 Lloyd

FLAT BUSH OFFICE

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction Steven Hang DDI: 212 5729 or 021 409 293 – steven.hang@raywhite.com

FLAT BUSH 3 Bed apt Stancombe Rd 3 Bed Andrusha Pl 3 Bed Dromora Pl

$450 Steven $650 Steven $660 Lloyd

BOTANY OFFICE

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre

Lloyd Reardon DDI: 216 99 61 or 021 887 811 – lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr 538 1237 or 021 422 177 – sam.carr@raywhite.com Steven Hang DDI: 212 5729 or 021 409 293 – steven.hang@raywhite.com

HOWICK 3 Bed Angelo Av FLAT BUSH 2 Bed Ksenia Dr

$520 Steven $520 Lloyd

LANDLORDS

We offer two services: A find-a-tenant service or a full comprehensive property management service at a competitive rate. Landlords pay the letting fee which is one weeks rent plus GST. Rental lists are available at Botany Town Centre, Bucklands Beach, Flat Bush, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga Offices.

PS266348-V6

All tree and hedge work Rubbish removal Garden Clearouts Free Quotes Fully Insured

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Ph 271 8055

WHITFORD

TOILET PAPER SECONDS SALE

TREE SERVICES

Looking for local staff?

HAYNE’S GLASS

DE266212

TUITION

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

2 Bed 2 Bed

FOR SALE677 467 0800

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❏ Certified ❏ 23+ years experience ❏ New or Reno work ❏ Hot water cylinders graceplumbing.co.nz

Good Furniture WANTED to buy gold silver 9 BenUsed Lomond Cres damaged & unwanted jewHousehold Goods • Clothing

Pick Up Service Available

Solutions & Services

Brad 022 671 8125

Pick Up Service Available

Good Used Furniture We accept donations of: Household Goods • Clothing

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Grace Plumbing

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

Call Us Now! Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish Furniture Household GoodsGoods0800 677 467 • •Household Ph: 0800 789 248 Furniture Antiques • Quality Used Clothing Antiques • Quality Used Clothing09 576 1507 KP87651

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

CAT DOORS

Phone our classified department to advertise your job vacancy

WINDOW CLEANING ALL Windows, frames, sills, I will give a free quote today. Ph Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784

 Doggy Day Care $15 per day  Dog Grooming  Dog and Cat Boarding  Pick up/Drop off service  Free day care with all grooms 24 hours on site care

GOLFLANDS, Howick, 2 Mirabell Place, Sat 30, moving home, all sorts for sale.

CD262877

BRADSHAW PLUMBING

EASTSIDE Pool valet & services. Owner operated.

Ph Miles 027 487 2811

CD140634

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

WATERBLASTING

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

CD258536

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ADAM OXLEY l l

CD202782

027 594 1243 537 4796

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs

Vacancies available for Easter and school holidays

EAST TAMAKI HEIGHTS, 24 Armstrong Farm Dr, 8am-noon, Sat 30, moving sale, furniture, treadmill, bric a brac

Plumbing Ltd

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

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

BOTANY, 15 Quarterly Pl, 8.00am, Sat March 30 something for everyone houseware, clothes, giftware (bulk new avon products nothing over $5).

CD45807

We’re here and there when you need us!

PINKYS PET BOARDING AND GROOMING

GARAGE SALES

CD166407

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

CARING, semi retired female can help with light housework, shopping, etc.

Ph Christine 535 7812

K54091

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

0800 420 900

TREES

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

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas 

All about

& STUMP GRINDING

 Prompt Reliable Service  Bathrooms  Kitchens  General Maintenance  Hot Water Cylinders  Spouting & Roofing L5F014

PLUMBERS

Handy Andy

PETS

HOME HELP OFFERED

KAK007

PLASTERBOARD stopping, quality paint finish Ph/Txt 021 660774

TREE SERVICES

DY267290

PLASTERERS

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, March 28, 2019 — 33

CLASSIFIEDS

34 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, March 28, 2019

SENCO

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EJP is a family owned and operated upholstered furniture manufacturer based in Onehunga.

You’ll be cutting timber rails as per specification, using tools (drill press, staple gun etc). To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have a solid and reliable work history, demonstrating your ability to stick with a job and learn new skills. An excellent work ethic, with the ability to work unsupervised and meet deadlines.

The ability to work in a physically demanding role where some heavy lifting is required. Good communication skills, with the ability to read and follow instructions in English. Your own transport as we work 6.45am-3.15pm.

Some basic woodwork/carpentry or similar experience would be advantageous. Starting rate is between $17.70-$19.50/hr, depending on skills and experience.

FULL-TIME POSITION

Arc-Rite is an electrical company who specialises in servicing, fault finding and repair of battery chargers.

Repairs are often down to component level replacement.

Due to the growth in this area we are seeking an Electronics Technician with 3-5 years experience to join our small, friendly, dynamic service department team. You will be provided with a uniform and on the job training.

Job requirements: • Level 3 Electronics • An appropriate level of mathematics • Very high level of attention to detail • Perseverance and aptitude to learn new things • Ability to work overtime if required

Ph Pam 09 274 6977 or email CV to pam@arcrite.co.nz

Broadys NZ Ltd, East tamaki

Warehouse/ Delivery Driver part-timE

We are a retailer of wood and gas fires with a small team who are passionate about our business, customers and the welfare of our staff.

We have an opportunity in our business over the busy winter period for the position of controlling the inwards and outwards movement of stock and shipments.

The successful applicant will be required to perform all round duties focusing on receiving and dispatching goods, coordinating and making deliveries with our contract installers.

Applicants must have full drivers license and be able to drive a manual small truck. (Forklift license an advantage).

Deliveries to project sites will require some heavy lifting of fireplaces. We have necessary lifting / moving equipment to assist but candidate must be physically fit.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am-1pm.

BRICK & BLOCK LAYER REQUIRED

Monday to Thursday must be fit, love working hard, with an eye for detail. Some experience an advantage.

Applicants will be police vetted, clean drivers licence, able to drive a manual car and reverse a trailer. Pay negotiable at interview.

Must have the following: - Minimum of 3 years experience.

- RELIABLE and turn up on time.

- Able to work under pressure and handle challenging jobs.

- Able to read and interpret building plans for construction.

- Able to communicate well with customers.

- High standards of workmanship - Have current and valid drivers license - Have own hand tools and transport - Be a good team player

Person required for mowing & Garden maintenance

Contact Tim 021 0222 5018

phone John 274-0658 or email john@broadys.co.nz

Perrys berrys ltd

5 Campana rd, Papatoetoe P: (09) 622 2350 e: employment@perrysberrys.co.nz

MP267095

If you are a school leaver or looking for a career in Industrial and Commercial diesel engines, please contact us! We are offering full training and an opportunity for an apprenticeship. You must be reliable and have a good command of the English language.

Please email: admin@blueprintdiesel.co.nz

DE267022

H E R O L O G O & PA L E T T E

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500

The logo is constructed out of six PMS colours but converted to CMYK which then prints as a four colour logo.

The RoTaRy Club of howiCk

Phone 021 484 491

HBH SENIOR LIVING

PS265480-V3

LOGO PALETTE

Relief Teachers - We NEED you!

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.

Ph 09 815 8152

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

Pakuranga Park Village is looking for a fit and active person to join our maintenance team assisting in the refurbishment works on our villas and apartments.

The ideal candidate will have: • A can do attitude • Experience in house refurbishment/building and/or carpentry • Experience with hand tools and power tools • Their own reliable transport In return we can offer: • A great team to work with • A job with plenty of variety, where no two days will be the same • A competitive salary Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please apply with a cover letter and CV to jobs@realliving.co.nz

Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for two positions, both are permanent, part-time, term time only.

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

BRAND PALETTE

PMS 298

69c / 7m / 0y / 0k 000r / 00g / 0b

PMS 179

PMS 382

Black 55%

33c / 0m / 100y / 0k 000r / 00g / 0b

White

Pantone 316

Black 55%

Pantone 179

0c / 0m / 0y / 60k 000r / 00g / 0b

PMS 1385

DY267245 Black

0c / 44m / 100y / 7k 000r / 00g / 0b

Winner – Ticket No. 001024 – Andre

PMS 316

We are a leading aged care facility located in Howick and require an energetic, reliable self-starter to join our Household Team as relief staff to cover permanent staff vacancies.

This is a casual role which often leads to permanent employment.

Rosters vary in hours and days, and weekends are also a possibility.

The successful applicant will need to be well organized, have a good work ethic, be totally reliable and be a team player and be empathetic to our residents.

A great team to work for, with competitive conditions.

0c / 70m / 100y / 0k 000r / 00g / 0b

Held in conjunction with The Howick Fun Walk & Run

Pantone 382

BREAST CARE ESSENTIALS

100c / 0m / 30y / 70k 000r / 00g / 0b

HBH SENIOR LIVING CARE & VILLAGE

Initial applications by phone to: HBH Senior Living 139 Union Road, Howick Phone 09 538 0800 ext 0 between 9am-4pm Monday to Friday

WAREHOUSE SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE

Permacolour is one of New Zealand’s most respected suppliers of additives, colourings, sealers and tools in the concrete industry. We are on the lookout for a person that has a fantastic work ethic, a great sense of humour and is confident engaging with customers face to face to join us in our East Tamaki branch.

This role involves: - Warehouse sales & customer service - Packaging and unloading orders - Administration duties, including invoicing and stock management - Operating a forklift, training will be provided - Being able to work unsupervised at times - Clear communication skills, both written and verbal - Good computer skills You would need to have a full NZ driver’s license and a forklift license would also be an advantage. This position does require you to be physically fit and healthy as it involves some heavy lifting.

Being knowledgeable in the concrete and building industry and/or experience in hardware sales would be an advantage.

Hours will be: 7.30am-5pm Monday to Thursday; 7.30am-4pm Friday.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. The position commences in April 2019 at a date that suits both parties.

For women after Full/Partial Mastectomy, Lumpectomy and Reconstruction.

Breast Care Bras, Prostheses and Swimwear from the Anita, Amoena and Trulife ranges designed with comfort in mind.

Our private Boutique fitting rooms based in Epsom and Manukau have easy access and parking. Fittings by appointment. Mobile home fittings on request.

“Ministry of Health” funding available.

Ph Susan Doig 536 4220, ph/txt 0274 519 285 breastcare.essentials@gmail.com www.breastcareessentials.co.nz

HOMESTAY FAMILIES

If you would be interested in hosting international students, who are attending Pakuranga Intermediate School, in your home on a short term basis – we would like to hear from you.

Your home and family set up will need to satisfy Ministry of Education code requirements.

Homestay fees are paid at a rate of $260 per week.

Please contact: The School Office Ph: 576 1860 Email: office@pakurangaint.school.nz

O.S.C. A.R

GARDENER/GROUNDSkEEpER We require a Gardener/Groundskeeper to join our Property

Where memories are made!

We will place your public notice in the next available issue of the Howick and Pakuranga Times for only $121.50 + gst per insertion It’s so easy...

Please download an Application Form from www.bdsc.school.nz and for either position, please submit: Application Form, Cover Letter and CV by email to: t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz

1. In accepting an advertisement for publication and in publishing it we are doing so in consideration of and relying on the advertisers express warranty, the truth of which is essential. a. That the advertisement complies in all ways with the Advertising Codes of Practice issued by the Advertising Standards Authority inc (ASA) and with every other code or industry standard relating to advertising in New Zealand b. The published advertisement will not give rise to any liability on our part or in a claim being made against us. c. That the advertisement is misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive or breaches the Fair Trading Act 1986 that is defamatory or indecent or which otherwise offends against generally accepted community standards that infringes a copyright or trademark or otherwise infringes any intellectual or industrial property rights that breaches any provision of any statute, regulation, by law or other rule or law .

2. Where the advertiser utilises any aspect of our creative/design services in the production of an advertisement (including photographic work) the advertiser acknowledges that we own the copyright in such work and that such work is not work for which a commissioning payment has been made or agreed.

3. The advertiser agrees to indemnify us against all losses or costs arising directly or indirectly from any breach of those warranties by the advertiser and from any costs incurred in our making corrections or amendments in accordance with the terms that follow.

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8. The advertiser must tell us as soon as possible if there is an error or omission in any advertisement the advertiser has placed. We will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss from an error (which includes ommission, negligence, system or press failure, mistake, misclassification, early, late or non insertion of advertisement or loss or delay in the delivery of replies) and if we are found to have any direct liability for any circumstance that liability is limited to the cost of the space of the advertisement.

9. To cancel an advertisement a cancellation number must be obtained from us.

Times Newspaper Limited, 10 Central Terrace, Howick (behind Rice’s Mall) www.times.co.nz

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7901 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Punishment. 8, Ewer. 9, Able. 10, Exile. 11, Rise.

12, Trumpeter. 16, Perforate. 20, Pomp. 22, Expel. 23, Sink.

24, Aria. 25, Considered.

Down - 1, Number. 2, Dilemma. 3, Phoebe. 4, Feline.

5, Steer. 7, Feast. 13, Tor. 14, Prosper. 15, Lorry. 17, Expand.

18, Fillip. 19, Tender. 21, Peach.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7901 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Devil to pay. 8, (fash)ion-a(n). 9, I-o-t-a. 10, O-ften. 11, Ga-s-p. 12, Match-less. 16, Two rounds. 20, Wolf. 22, L-i-lac (rev.). 23, File. 24, Em-ma (rev.). 25, Sweet sound.

Down - 1, Fe-do-ra. 2, Fi-N-ance. 3, St-roll. 4, Spites (anag.).

5, Dying. 7, Gnas-H. 13, E-go. 14, Buff-o-on. 15, Tommy(gun). 17, Will-Ed. 18, Rec-it-e. 19, Doling. 21, Flash.

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team who is energetic and enthusiastic. The candidate must be honest, hardworking and take pride in ensuring the school grounds are maintained to the highest possible standards.

Hours of work are 30 hours per week.

Practical skills with an aptitude for garden maintenance and knowledge of native planting is required. Good physical fitness is also important as there is some heavy lifting required. This position will report and support the Senior Custodian.

Brand ID

Fitting Service

Please email your CV with covering letter to hayley@permacolour.co.nz

We require the applicant to have an interest in science and the ability to work in a positive and motivated manner, as part of a busy and dynamic team.

32.5 Hours per week (in terms of heavy workload there may be some variation by negotiation).

As part of the Science Department, and one of three Science Technicians, we will require the applicant to have initiative, good communication skills – both written and verbal, and a high level of attention to detail.

Applications close on Monday 1 April 2019.

Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vet, once every three years. Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa and a clean driver’s licence is required.

Please refer to our website for specific role responsibilities.

De Lorean Time Machine Car Ride Raffle

RELIEF STAFF FOR HOUSEHOLD DUTIES

Maintenance Person

Just give us a call on 09 271 8055 or email your form to classifieds@times.co.nz Please include your phone number

School Holiday Camps 7 fun-filled days $225

 Quad Bikes  Swimming  Sleds and Skimmers  Confidence Course  Flying Fox  Archery  Art  Gymnasium  Sports Field  BMX  Climbing Wall

(base fee)

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April 13th to 20th or April 20th to 27th 2019 Come and join us for heaps of f u n !

Download registration forms @ www.campraglan.org.nz

Register NOW!

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Tims GardeninG

Please email your CV to kylie@propertylawyer.co.nz at Churton Hart & Divers

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

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See www.howickhealth.co.nz

Both inside and outside work available.

Hourly plus bonus for those who meet targets.

Transport from collection points may be available.

Apply in person 9am-2pm – bring tax numbers, photo ID and proof of eligibility to work in NZ.

ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Full Time Diesel service Technician

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Ph/Text Yoke 021 388 216

(part time) required in Howick

DE266791

We have a vacancy in our busy, modern legal practice providing an opportunity to work close to home in our friendly team.

We are looking to recruit a Legal Secretary with experience in assisting with conveyancing transactions.

We seek someone with excellent organisational skills, a positive attitude and great attention to detail.

The successful candidate will have experience with Word, Outlook, Landonline and Webforms.

Experience with Action Step is an advantage.

Competitive remuneration.

Strawberry planting & trimming

CD260891

LEGAL SECRETARY

Practice Nurse

For a Malaysian stall at the Clevedon Farmer’s Market Every Sunday 7:30am-1:45pm Must have experience in food preparation and serving customers.

Immediate start.

SITUATIONS VACANT

DE267124

Please email a CV to elke@ejconsulting.co.nz or call Elke 021802213.

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ASSISTANT WANTED

CD258593

Frameroom workers wanted

SITUATIONS VACANT

MP267420

We invite applications from registered, inspirational practitioners with recent success in working in student support preferably with secondary students who have learning challenges. You will have the skills, empathy and passion to lead and facilitate interventions enabling students to access learning for success.

The successful candidate must support the special character of our college in an authentic way and contribute to school co-curricular life.

Position commences 29th April 2019 – Term 2 Applications close: 31st March 2019.

Please email the Principals PA: Raewyn.Openshaw@elim.school.nz for an application form, which must accompany all applications.

SITUATIONS VACANT

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Permanent Full time MUs

SITUATIONS VACANT

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SITUATIONS VACANT

www.times.co.nz

Phone 09 271 8000 www.times.co.nz MP267155

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

Phone (09) 630 5271 Email info@cbm.org.nz

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Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, March 28, 2019 — 35

McKenzie and Ioane star D

amian McKenzie and Rieko Ioane emerged as the superstars in a topsy turvey latest round of Super Rugby which saw the Chiefs register their first win of the season and the Crusaders suffer their first loss in 20.

With Brodie Retallick leading a strong Chiefs forward effort in the Chiefs 56-20 thrashing against South African conference leaders, the Bulls, the improvement in both attack and defence was immense.

Retallick received strong support from flanker Luke Jacobson and hooker Nathan Harris while McKenzie and Alex Nankivell sparked a backline that was missing All Black Anton Lienert-Brown who had consistently been their best player.

Like most first-fives in early

games, McKenzie had struggled to progress against a rushed defence which is killing rugby as a spectacle, as reflected by dwindling attendances. But given space at fullback he’s a fast, audacious game-breaker who taunts and frustrates defences who try in vain to contain him.

Scoring 21 points and setting up tries against the Bulls, McKenzie was at his dazzling best and would have delighted the national selectors with his improved option-taking and tactical kicking.

With the powerful Retallick leading by example and young Jacobson continuing to impress with a vigorous game, the Chiefs backs prospered from the much-improved efforts of their forwards.

Overall, however, the big improvement came with their tack-

ling which had been below their usual high standard.

In contrast, the Crusaders and Highlanders suffered from their noble self-imposed bye after the massacre of Muslims in Christchurch by a deranged gunman.

Badly missing Richie Mounga and making too many uncharacteristic errors, the Crusaders were deservedly beaten 20-12 by the Waratahs while the Highlanders could score only two tries to the four registered by the Blues in their 33-26 defeat.

It was the first loss suffered by the Crusaders against an Australian franchise since May 2015.

Two of the Blues’ four tries went to brilliant left wing Rieko Ioane, the first a classic when he turned Waisake Naholo inside out.

The forward pack also prospered

when lock Patrick Tuipolutu and his All Black props were injected from the reserves bench.

One to keep an eye on is fiery, workaholic blindside flanker Tom Robinson who could push more established players for All Black honours. Also pleasing has been the improved workrate of the talented Akira Ioane.

Among the smarter moves of the coaches has been the return of Melani Nanai to fullback where he has replaced Michael Collins to inject more attacking flair with his lethal sidestep and superior pace.

With the unselfish TJ Faiane so adept at setting up his wings, the Blues are finally starting to live up to their promise by playing as a team instead of a bunch of individuals.

Agnew’s Angle Unfortunately for them, Nanai is headed for English premiership club Worcester Warriors at the end of the season.

With lively Dalton Papalii contesting the No 7 jersey with Blues co-captain Blake Gibson, the Blues are well served for loose forward depth.

Meanwhile, there will be plenty of interest in Friday’s top of the table clash between the Crusaders and Hurricanes in Wellington with the home team’s forwards needing to quell their opponents power up front to give their backs a chance to demonstrate their class.

■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

Howick Premiers close on Hedley Howarth Trophy The Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premier Men are closing in on the Auckland Two Day Championship in the final match of the season against East Coast Bays.

Even though the side is leading the division by 17 points from nearest rivals Suburbs New Lynn a loss could threaten that lead.

East Coast Bays won the toss and invited the Alpacas to bat on a dampish wicket and humid conditions.

The visiting bowlers found conditions to their liking and Howick lost early wickets with Dan Young, Andrew Morrison and Glenn Phillips back in the pavilion with the score at 46/3.

Blair Smith and Ryan Harrison were the successful bowlers.

Dale Phillips joined Bill Walsh at the crease and this pair added 84 runs before Phillips was dismissed for three short of his 50 for 47.

Eight runs later Donovan Grobbelaar lost his wicket and the omens didn’t look too good for Howick who were 138/5 at that stage.

David Winn replaced Grobbelaar at the wicket and worked well with Walsh to take the total through to 201/6 before he was caught at mid on for 45.

The match continued on a knife edge with East Coast Bays looking

to press home its advantage and Howick fighting hard to get on top. Wickets fell at 214 and 238 and with Howick now eight wickets down it did seem as if things were going south for the lads from Lloyd Elsmore. However skipper Bill Walsh had batted steadily all day and brought up his century shortly after tea. He was joined by Danru ferns who took a few minutes to assess conditions and then proceeded to set about the visitors bowling with a will.

Together with Walsh this pair added 92 runs to the total and when Walsh was dismissed for 126, Howick’s score stood at 330/9 which put it in a strong position.

No one expected what happened next. Jamie Brown came in at eleven and looked in full control from the moment he took guard.

Ferns had already scored his half century at a good rate but he launched a blistering attack on the tiring East Coast bays side. In the end he was caught off Delport’s left armers for 94 and Howick Pakuranga was finally all out in the days last over for 383. This pair had put a stand of 53 with Brown undefeated on 12 off 15 balls.

Ferns’ innings included 7 sixes, usually over long on and was a quality effort.

No question that Howick Pakuranga came out on top at the

Danru Ferns hitting one of his seven sixes.

end of the day but the team had to really struggle at times and probably the key to its big score was the determination and pluck

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of opener Bill Walsh who lasted over five hours at the crease and the players were able to build a total around him.

It is East Coast Bays turn to bat next week but the Alpaca’s formidable first innings total has put the locals in a strong position to win the match but the job is not done yet and the players know that.

The Marie Raos HPCC Premier Reserve Men are in a solid position in their final match against University. Batting first in similar conditions to those of the Premier Men Howick struggled to score a moderate 211. Brandan Laurenzi ended his season on a high note with 64 and Mike Rose contributed 48. However University had lost five wickets for 109 at the close of play with Matt Blandford taking 4/14.

Howick Pakuranga Premier Women finished their season with a loss to the star studded University Waitakere side. Batting first the Llamas scored 122/9 with Holly Topp 27 and Lucy Western 23 top scoring. University replied with 125/5 scored off 28 overs.

New Zealand White Fern Anna Peterson contributed over half that total with 70 not out. Josie Penfold 2/42, Skye Bowden 1/26, Marama Downes 1/18 and Alyssa Bowden 1/9 all showed that were well up to Premier standard. This was a vast improvement on the previous year and we look to even better results next season.

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How will the Pakuranga United Premiers shape up?

This week sees the start of the Auckland Rugby Union Premier and Premier Development competitions with PIC Insurance Brokers Pakuranga United set to represent the area once again in 2019.

We preview their chances in 2019.

The Access Solution’s Premier Squad has been hit hard by player movements in the off season with several notable players trying to progress into representative rugby at other unions whilst a few have moved to neighbouring clubs to try and crack the big time.

For some clubs this sort of player movement may have a negative effect but Pakuranga has changed greatly from a few years back when this would have decimated the club.

“We always want our players to stay with us but it is a fact of life that at times their pathways forward get blocked by incumbent players in their positions both at club and Auckland level,” said Rugby Director Pita Alatini.

“We work hard to retain players but acknowledge movement is a large part of the game with all clubs recruiting hard in the off season.”

Pakuranga is however set to play an aggressive, attractive style of rugby in 2019. Notable players to watch out for this season include Tongan international Hawaii Ahokovi at centre, a rejuvenated Aula Silipa at 2nd five eight, tight head prop Jerry Samania and Auckland U19

rising stars prop Fatongia Paea and full back Lameki Namoa.

They will be joined by some seasoned veterans including hooker Michael McBeath, flankers Adam Darracott, David Adams and 2013 Gallaher Shield winning captain David WhitecliffeDavies, added to this is sprinkling of new players and several who have progressed from the U20 and Premier Development programmes.

Premier head coach Nick Evans is confident his team is ready for the season “Whilst it is great to see players like 2018 NZ U20 player John Akau’ola-Laula (Tasman) and 2018 Auckland B captain Max East (Counties) progress up the grades, they do leave large holes in our Premiers for 2019,” said Evans.

“The players chosen this year are again extremely talented footballers who have worked hard in the pre-season to be ready for the challenge we know Ponsonby are going to bring Saturday.

“Being our Heritage Day we really want to put up a good showing for the old boys of the club.”

Pakuranga take on 2019 Waka Nathan champions and last year’s Gallaher Shield champions Ponsonby in the 1st round at home on Bell Park this weekend at 2.45pm. Prior to this the Marie Raos Ray White Premier Development team play their counterparts Ponsonby at 1pm on Bell Park.

A team photo after Pakuranga Athletic Club’s recent success – they are rightfully super-proud of their first ever first place finish in Athletics Auckland’s Top Ten competition.

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Pakuranga’s top 32 junior athletes aged 7-14 years earned a total of 78,824 points, finally beating North Harbour Bays (71,194) who have reigned supreme in the competition for many years.

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The accolade of being Auckland’s top junior track and field club has been a fitting end to what has been an outstanding season for the club in terms of successes at regional and national events.

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