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he fire which gutted most of a Somerville Road home last week was allegedly caused by a disgruntled 24-year-old flatmate who torched his own bedroom.

And the home, valued recently at around $1.6 million, is not in any way connected to the production of the drug P (methamphetamine), another occupant told the Times.

A woman – who had a room at the house and asked not to be named - said the culprit was one of six renting a room at the plush home.

The alleged arsonist currently has name suppression.

The head tenant, who is understood to be around retirement age, is believed to be Kevin Patterson, an apparent former teacher at Howick College.

The home’s owner – who also asked for anonymity - said the house had been rented out for six years to Kevin with no problems - until this issue with the alleged arsonist. Kevin had tried to eject the young man. “Kevin is respectable. He has history with the school and is now a professional painter,” the owner said.

The issue with the alleged arsonist was the culmination of several days of pressure to pay the rent.

The woman said Kevin tried to throw “the nutcase” out the week before the fire.

On the day he was kicked out, the door was locked behind him.

The woman said: “He was locked out. I heard him say ‘Fire! Get out,” she said.

“He was crazy. The fire started in his own room (located upstairs). I’m really shocked.

“People said he was running over cars.”

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She reiterated that the house was not dealing or making illicit drugs. “It’s not a P house – it never was. it’s peaceful and quiet.

There are never any parties here.”

Police charged the man on Monday afternoon and he has appeared in the Manukau District Court. He is on bail and is to appear in court again later this month. The maximum penalty for the offence is 14 years’ jail.

Part of Somerville Road was closed off from 4pm on Monday as fire fighters worked for several hours to get the blaze under control.

Meanwhile the home’s owner said his insurer says the house isn’t covered for arson. “The property has always been insured,” the owner said.

He said in 2016 State Insurance brought in a new policy and that arson is not covered.

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However a State spokesperson said there have been no significant changes to State Home Insurances policies regarding arson in recent years.

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Auckland Transport, in partnership with the Howick Local Board and the NZ Transport Agency, opened the new Half Moon Bay bus interchange following a dawn karakia last Friday.

Buses started using the interchange on Sunday.

AT’s group manager for major projects, David Nelson says that the bus interchange and pier provide safer, more convenient connections between ferry services and bus services.

“It plays a pivotal role in supporting bus services that form part of new bus network for east Auckland and is within a short walking distance of the ferry pier,” he says.

“In addition to the improved amenity and convenience of hav-

Dozens gathered to celebrate the official opening of the Half Moon Bay Bus Photo Wayne Martin Interchange.

ing bus services close to the new pier, the new bus facility will provide for much safer pedestrian connectivity between services, eliminating the need for pedestrians to cross vehicle routes or filter through traffic.”

He says the transport hub at Half Moon Bay is part of AT’s

plan to provide a well-connected and easy-to-use public transport network for all Aucklanders.

Howick Local Board chair David Collings says the bus interchange is the final piece of the puzzle of its vision to create a transport interchange at Half Moon Bay.

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“With the new ferry pier that opened last year, the new bus network and now the interchange, commuters can enjoy a much more pleasant and connected public transport experience by being able to get off a ferry or bus and transferring to another service within a few metres.”

Mana Whenua artist Tessa Harris of Ngai Tai ki Tamaki designed cultural expressions of relevance to this area.

“The designs created speak to the history of ‘Te Wai o Taiki’ – the Tamaki River or known to Ngai Tai as Te Wai o Taikehu and the once abundant kai moana (sea food), manu (birds) and the many waka which traversed these waterways.”

The overall project budget, for both the pier and the interchange was $9 million, with funding contributions from Auckland Council, NZTA and the Howick Local Board.

Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has announced that he will be taking a few months away from Parliament for health reasons.

Ross, who is also the National Transport and Infrastructure spokesperson, announced he will be taking medical leave from Tuesday and doesn’t expect to be back in Parliament for some time.

“Recently I have been dealing with some personal health issues,” he says.

“There are times in life where you have to put your own health and family first. As a husband and a father I need to do that at this time.”

Ross has also requested that his Transport and Infrastructure portfolios be reallocated and that he step back from his front bench role.

He says he looks forward to returning to Parliament in the future to re-join Caucus.

National Party leader Simon Bridges says he is supportive of Ross’ request for time away from Parliament to deal with some personal health issues.

“Jami-Lee will be stepping back from his portfolio responsibilities and from the Opposition front bench,” he says.

“His Transport portfolio will be picked up by Paul Goldsmith and his Infrastructure responsibilities by Judith Collins. Paul Goldsmith’s Revenue portfolio will be picked up by Andrew Bayly.”

Bridges confirmed this decision is unrelated to an ongoing leak investigation into who leaked Bridges’ travel expenses to the media.

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Our newest councillor sworn in Paul Young signs official declaration to become a councillor for the Howick Ward

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drum roll, followed by a traditional Lion Dance, heralded Paul Young’s entry to Auckland Council.

The new councillor was officially sworn in as a representative of the Howick Ward by Mayor Phil Goff at the meeting of Auckland Council’s Governing Body on September 27.

To mark the occasion, a Chinese cultural performance was held before the official ceremony. The traditional lion dance is said to signify good luck.

Young made his statutory declaration and addressed a meeting attended by family, friends, supporters and fellow councillors including his Howick Ward colleague Sharon Stewart.

In his maiden speech he acknowledged the late Dick Quax and the contribution he made to the Howick Ward and to Auckland. He also spoke of his own commitment to Auckland

and to supporting migrant communities.

“Nearly 24 per cent of Aucklanders identify as Asian and it’s important this is reflected in the diversity of this governing body. I’m proud to represent my Asian-Kiwi ward but, first and foremost, I’m an Auckland Councillor and will strive to serve all Aucklanders.

“Encouraging integration of new migrants into New Zealand society and enabling them to make a valuable contribution is important. It’s good for our city as a whole and I am committed to engaging people from a wide range of backgrounds. “A priority is also transport opportunities for east Auckland including the Eastern Busway Project,” said Young.

Goff congratulated Young on becoming the newest member of the Governing Body, highlighting his ever-present com-

A Lion Dance heralded Young’s initiation into the council.

mitment to the community.

“Paul has always shown a rugged determination to become an elected representative of his local community and today he fulfils that dream,” said Goff.

“I know he has worked hard to get here and that he will continue that hard work. Having Paul on this council will make us richer in representing the diver-

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sity of Auckland. I welcome Paul’s election as building a more representative Governing Body that better reflects the communities we serve,” said Goff.

Stewart said Paul has already shown initiative and has been accompanying her, visiting homes of residents whose property was badly damaged by the flooding earlier in the year.

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As I meet with people across the Pakuranga Electorate, I am constantly told about the impact the MP for Pakuranga Government is having on the back pockets of New Zealanders by forcing up the price of petrol through increased petrol taxes.

The cost of living is increasing in New Zealand, with petrol and rents reaching record levels and electricity expected to follow; this is all a direct result of ill-thought through Government policies.

It’s particularly bad for hardworking taxpayers in Auckland, who were already facing record high fuel prices thanks to the regional fuel tax, which has further pushed up our everyday costs.

When National was in Government we were able to invest in major new roading projects throughout Auckland without a regional fuel tax while keeping the cost of living down. The Waterview Tunnel is just one example.

Our ambitious transport agenda was one that didn’t require the Auckland Council to impose new taxes. We expected them to tighten their ever increasing spending while we kept our own books in order with strong budget surpluses.

The national fuel price is currently averaging $2.40 a litre for 91, around half of which is already tax. This is a huge increase from just a year ago, when in October last year the national price was only $2.069. This means for everyday families it now costs an extra $20 to refuel their car.

This month the Government rolled out another petrol tax - the first of its three 4 cents per litre national fuel tax increases, pushing the fuel price even higher. Further tax increases are planned for 2019 and 2020.

Transport Minister Phil Twyford has argued that people on low incomes will be less affected, but he has ignored the fact that they spend a greater proportion of their income on petrol. This means tax increases have a bigger impact on their ability to pay the bills at a time when the cost of living is already skyrocketing.

And if all this wasn’t enough, ACC has proposed a 12.1 per cent hike in the motor vehicle levy for road users, including an almost 2 cents a litre increase for petrol.

The question has to be asked – when will all these additional costs stop?

National is committed to sound economic management, supporting hard-working families, and repealing the regional fuel tax if elected back into Government.

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Freedom camping, a hornets nest Since the Auckland Council announced seven proposed sites for freedom camping in the Howick ward - Barry Curtis Park, Eastern Beach, Howick Beach, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Mangemangeroa Reserve, Howick Library and the Moore Street carpark – residents have been up in arms. The Times was inundated with responses from the community on what they think about the new proposed freedom camping spots.

By Therese Henkin “I can’t think of anything worse.”

“Freedom bludgers” “This is a crazy idea” The response to Auckland Council’s announcement that seven locations around the Howick ward are being considered as freedom camping spots has been fierce.

Residents and ratepayers across the ward have weighed in on why they think freedom campers should not be allowed to make themselves at home around east Auckland.

Many believe the proposed sites are simply too small to facilitate freedom campers, while others believe vandalism, property damage and litter will skyrocket should the proposal go ahead.

Steve Lincoln from Botany says he has heard many horror stories over the years of freedom campers behaving badly, illegally dumping waste, crowding beach areas, and not following the rules.

And he says with overcrowding in Auckland, beach facilities, parking and reserves are already stretched to the limit without adding freedom campers to the mix.

“If you want to camp you must find a camping park with the facilities to support this,” he says.

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Arthur Moore from Pakuranga agrees and says while the campers vans may be self contained the effluents has to be disposed of some time and he wonders where Council expect this will be done.

He also says providing free camping spots around the Howick ward takes business away from legitimate camping ground proprietors and imposes further costs on the “already burdened” ratepayer and the taxpayer.

However the response isn’t all bad.

Some have expressed that freedom camping gets a bad wrap and council should be doing more to support freedom camping in the Howick ward.

Local Bruce Powley says allowing freedom campers in the Howick ward could be great for our local businesses.

“As a business person myself I know when the local economy is down and the tourist come into town, it can make a difference between staying afloat and going under,” says Powley.

He also says residents shouldn’t be so quick to assume it is visitors to our beaches and reserves that are responsible for vandalism and rubbish dumping.

“In any park or beach there is

always going to be litter or unruly behaviour. The question is who is doing this – locals or freedom campers?”

A former operations manager for a motorhome rental company who asked not to be named says New Zealand needs to change their attitude towards freedom campers and make overseas freedom campers feel more welcome.

She says it’s not just a matter of supplying freedom campers with places to park, but also provides the necessary facilities they need.

She says she acknowledges residents concerns but says rather than banning freedom camping all together, Council should look at setting up better facilities for freedom campers in the ward.

She says in feedback sessions with freedom campers their biggest complaints were road users being unfriendly towards motorhomes, lack of basic facilities such as rubbish bins at most freedom camping spots, and the lack of waste dumping facilities.

She says there is a stigma that freedom campers and motorhome users take advantage of the land and environment they use, and she says this simply isn’t the case.

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recent proposal announced by the Auckland Council would allow freedom campers to stay at seven sites around the Howick Ward.

Howick ward Councillor Sharon Stewart says the proposed sites are concerning and local residents deserve a chance to have their say.

The sites include Barry Curtis Park, Eastern Beach, Howick Beach, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Mangemangeroa Reserve, Howick Library and the Moore Street carpark. “Freedom camping is a controversial proposal within our communities, so I’m pleased that the Council is planning a public consultation phase before any final decisions are made on these locations in Howick,” Stewart says. In a recent Council Regulatory meeting the issue Stewart was disappointed that the Howick Local board didn’t say anything about the

proposed Freedom camping sites.

She says other Local Boards spoke of concerns for most of the sites that they felt were not acceptable in the board resolutions to the regulatory committee. “During the recent Council meeting to discuss this proposed bylaw, I attempted to raise further objections on behalf of our community to the sites it would still allow freedom campers to use, but was voted down.”

Stewart says most residents are opposed because of the potential for damage to property and treasured public spaces. Most of the proposed sites are well-trafficked parks and beaches, and she says it has been seen in other areas of New Zealand where this approach has caused problems. She says rubbish and general cleanliness issues are a big part of why people dislike freedom camping in their area.

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Confirmation that NZ Post and Kiwibank will be closing their joint Howick branch will be difficult for the local community to accept, and ensuring a smooth transition is now the top priority.

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While Kiwibank have confirmed they do not plan to continue their presence in Howick following the branch closure as they relook at how they offer banking, residents can take some small comfort in knowing NZ Post remains committed to the area and has assured me they will do everything they can to minimise any disruption.

NZ Post are now seeking an established business in Howick to take on all postal and bill-paying services, and also plan to keep their PO Boxes local. At this stage they weren’t able to confirm whether those boxes would remain in place or move to whichever business they partner with for other services.

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for some time still, and all services will continue to be provided as we head towards the holiday season in December. I am told that any formal closure and transition of services will not happen until next year at the earliest.

I have asked both NZ Post and Kiwibank to keep me informed about any news or information regarding this closure and will share that with the community as soon as I hear anything further.

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Centering Meditation

Sunday, October 7, meet at 6.50pm for a 7pm start. All welcome. Music and meditation on a sacred text and time of stillness and quiet. First Sunday of every month at the Historic All Saints Church, corner of Selwyn Rd and Cook St, Howick. Enquiries to the church office 534-6864.

Ceramika Exhibition

View delightful styles of Polish ceramics, many from private collections of Polish Aucklanders until October 14. See handpainted Boleslawiec blue dot tableware, famous in Europe for several hundred years, regional Kashubian plates and floral teapots. Part of Auckland Heritage Festival. Museum entry by donation during opening hours.

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Howickians Reunion

On Sunday, October 7, 11am– 2pm at the Howick Bowling Club, 33 Selwyn Rd, Howick, old and new members will meet in the name of friendship. Entry - Ladies a plate, men $8. New members are actively sought. If your family has resided or grown up in Howick and/or surrounding districts for more than forty years you are welcome to attend this annual event. Express your interest to attend by contacting Pam Taylor 534-9379.

Spring Show

Howick Orchid Society Inc is hosting their Spring Show on Saturday, October 6 at Howick Fencible Lounge, Uxbridge Road.

Open to the Public from 9am till 4pm. Entrance $4 per person.

Spiritual Mission

Free powerpoint presentation at Highland Park Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive on UFOs and their Spiritual Mission. Saturday, October 13 at 7pm. All welcome, refreshments provided. For more information contact Megan Scherer on 0210799-980.

MECOSS meeting

Pakuranga & Howick community networking meeting day and date. Friday, October 12, time. 10.30am to 12pm at Highland Park Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park, Auckland. Light refreshments.

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With regards to the article on the change of ownership of NZ Knit Co (Times, September 27), NZ Knit has had a number of people call and go in thinking the business is closing. They have seen the heading “A bittersweet goodbye for NZ Knit” and assumed the business was shutting “exactly the opposite of what we wanted to achieve,” says the new owners Troy and Kathy Woods.

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Dave had tried everything; every time he was overseas he would search for anything that could possibly help.

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“We have testimonials from people with over fifty years of back problems and even have them in a number of schools in New Zealand for their special needs children” he told me, “the blood to the brain helps these kids and the results are excellent” What this means for the aging population is that it helps maintain the health of the brain as we all get older.

Dave told me that he realised that, had he not tried the Teeter for himself he would still be suffering, “I would still be a miserable grumpy bugger, living with pain, that is why we do the shows, people need to try it for themselves” he told me “most people actually get off with the pain either gone or considerably less” he said “we let the tables do the talking”

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posture is one of the major cases of pain and is a major contributor to the deterioration of the body with age. A difference in leg length causes most of the hip and knee issues, as they continue to place uneven loads on the joints; similar to the wheels out of alignment on your car.

Trying to correct posture is extremely difficult due to muscle memory, as it constantly pulls the muscles back to where they were. At a level of 40 degrees or more on the Teeter, the muscle groups open up and eventually come back into alignment, using the table daily, does not allow the muscle memory to pull them back out of alignment and slowly the muscles start to lose their memory and go with the flow, allowing the body to come back into correct posture. Then using the table once a day will ensure it is kept there.

De-Hydrated discs are less flexible, they are harder, more prone to injury, they interfere with nerve roots creating pain and ultimately the de-hydration causes degen eration. The Teeter Inversion table slowly and gently brings the hydration back into the discs, plumping them up. It separates the nerve roots far more effectively and This is pure logic, if a machine is out of returns quality of life alignment it does not last long, the only between the body and a Muscles: A lot of pain is muscular, when difference machine is that the body is constantly muscles are stressed they become tight which restricts the flow of blood and lymph repairing itself, however if the wear and through the muscles so toxins build up, tear on the body is greater than the body’s to repair itself, it is a slow decline.

Co2 and Lactic Acid. Traction opens up the ability Teeter slowly brings the body out of its muscles, Rhythmic Traction, is a gentle The decline and allows the body to repair itself, rocking motion that stimulates circulation resulting in a far healthier life. and encourages blood flow through the muscles, which clears the lactic acid into If you are serious about investing in your your lymph system where it stimulates health and really sorting your issues out, lymph flow and deals with it. Most people come see us at one of our local roadshows, with serious neck issues see a large you have nothing to lose and chances are, a improvement after only one treatment. lot to gain.

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Dr Kanji discovered in the research that the disc is the most likely source of low back pain and Inversion showed the best results of all the trials conducted. Three studies showed a 60% reduction in pain and one showed a 75% reduction in surgery for people with disc prolapse.

Dr Kanji endorses Inversion as the best method to manage back pain, he has personally been using the Teeter Inversion tables for his own low back pain, has Teeter Inversion tables at both of his clinics in Wellington (The Sports and Pain Clinic) and has had such success that he is now conducting the largest study in the World on Inversion Therapy. In his own words, "these things are gold and inversion should be a first line treatment for low back pain”. *Dr Kanji does not recieve royalties from the sale of Teeter Inversion Tables

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(Left to right) Subash Chandar K from Ormiston Senior College with the pioneer of Flipped Classrooms Jon Bergmann and director Global Development, Errol St Clair Smith.

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How do you flip a classroom?

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ome local school teachers are pushing the envelope with a revolutionary educational philosophy.

While not many traditional schools are aware of Flipped Classrooms, they are a definite trend and part of the national education conversation in New Zealand.

At a recent Reach Every Student Conference (RESCON) hosted at Ormiston Senior College by leader of mathematics Subash Chandar K, more than 60 teachers spent two days with Jon Bergmann, one of the pioneers of flipped learning. Mr Bergmann was accompanies by a team of leading New Zealand and Australian teachers including Jeremy Cumming, Beth Lamb, Matt Lambert, Steve Griffiths, and Aimee Shackleton.

The opening session by Mr Bergmann started with a keynote on `Rising above to make a difference’. He asked teachers why they are in the profession— is it to inspire, make a difference, pure joy?

He also received many honest answers to questions around

debilitating factors that hold schools back. `Toxic culture, inflated egos, traditional mindsets’, were some of the responses by teachers recorded on the Mentimeter app that instantly showed the poll results on the big screen.

Mr Bergmann said teachers could give themselves permission not to be perfect. “But you must remember that the main thing is to reach to every student in the classroom,” he said.

So how do you flip a classroom?

In a traditional classroom setup, the teacher delivers lessons face-to-face to students who listen, interact and take notes.

However, in a flipped classroom students access teachercreated videos and pre-recorded lessons on their devices. They are introduced to content before the class begins. It effectively frees up more time in the classroom to assist students with problems they face whilst working on an assignment.

“It’s not about chalk and talk,” said Mr Bergmann.

The American educationist works with governments, schools and universities globally, and has an international faculty

to introduce the learning model in Australia, Sweden, Norway, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, China and Taiwan.

A former science and technology teacher, Mr Bergmann decided to “flip” what students did in his class, watching video lectures at home and doing exercises (homework) in class under supervision. He found that student grades went up.

“It’s time to stop lecturing and engage students by using the time in the classroom to have discussions and debates,” he said.

“A lot of kids who used to miss class also found it very helpful to have pre-recorded lessons as flipped learning creates a student-centred environment. Students can stop and rewind the video for information as often as they need to do understand the concept.

“It’s more active instead of the passive learning in class.”

Some of the technology-savvy teachers at the conference said they are working with the concept of flipped classrooms in their schools while some of the more experienced teachers are still trying to fully understand the new concept.

Hitting NZ where it hurts With the cost of living going up and business confidence heading down, it is very clear that the Government is on the wrong track for New Zealand.

The recent decision around banning oil and gas exploration is a good example of the kind of policy that illustrates the anti-growth agenda of this Government.

In this case, the official advice on this issue shows that the decision was made with very little evidence behind it. Officials who provided recommendation to the Minister were against the move and said that the ban could cost the New Zealand economy $7.9 billion in lost tax revenue. What’s worse, there is also limited evidence that the ban will even reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

Decisions such as these directly affect the confidence of New Zealand’s business as the Government shows it is willing to make economically damaging decisions in order to seize a headline.

That has a very real effect on New Zealanders. As the confidence in the New Zealand economy wanes, we can also see the value of our dollar dropping. We can see the impact that has on our fuel prices as they reach higher and higher prices in the face of our weakening currency.

At this time last year the national fuel price was, according to the AA, $2.04 per litre. Today it’s $2.40. That is a huge increase that is driving up the cost of living. It means that, for someone driving a car that takes 60 litres of petrol, it

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Excited about the curriculum and the design of the school, she says that the site has two bridges built over river tributaries running through. There are two massive fields and huge learning buildings.

Explaining the significance of the school name she says, “We are the heart of Nikau that was used for nourishment and shelter. Everything in the school is connected and is part of a narrative.

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Mel Bland takes great pride in the fact that as a native Fijian, she is founding principal of Te Uho O Te Nikau, a new school primary in Flat Bush that will open its doors in February 2019.

Housed currently at Ormiston Junior College till their school construction is completed, Ms Bland is already creating quite an impression.

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It is not unusual to see the founding principal surrounded by a young fan club that wants to play with Nikau, a pet therapy dog.

A dog lover who has even worked as a community outreach manager with SPCA, she says that dogs on-site are priceless.

“And it’s great for some kids who find it difficult to make friends,” says the educationist who has worked with pet therapy for children with rage problems.

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With everyone getting cold and having a runny nose this winter, Lisa decided to work on the project to find out the softest and most absorbent tissue for the nose.

“I have chosen this inquiry because, first of all, when you have a cold, your nose sometimes hurts from blowing it a lot. Everyone wants a tissue that is soft and doesn’t hurt your nose every time you blow it,” she says.

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Wild Journeys

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by Bruce Ansley ■■ Published by HarperCollins ■■ RRP $45.00

New Zealand’s famous and infamous, historic and off-the-beaten-path journeys, tracks, routes and passages

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elebrated writer Bruce Ansley has a deep love of New Zealand and its people.

In Wild Journeys, his latest book, this is reflected in every absorbing page.

It’s a book of stories spanning the most remote to the most populated parts of the country.

Join Ansley as he retraces the path of the doomed surveyor John Whitcombe across the Southern Alps; follow the raiding party of the northern chief Te Puoho along the West Coast; sail around New Zealand’s northern and southern capes; walk through the Valley under

the Two Thumb Range to the mythical Mesopotamia; drive from Waiheke to Wanaka (in a hurry); set off on a hunt for the South Island’s Grey Ghost; look deep into the heart of volcanic New Zealand; and track our most unlikely hero, the prison escaper George Wilder.

‘In the early hours of 30 January 1963, prison officer R.H. Grubb was knocked unconscious, bound and gagged as he was checking cells in the east-wing basement of Mount Eden prison. Grim Victorian piles evidently did not suit George at all well and this one was worse than New Plymouth. Thirty-six

people had been executed there, latterly on a scaffold known as the meccano, its steel pieces bolted together in a thin space resembling a rocky gorge.

The prison might have cowed its inmates, but it also gave them a strong incentive to depart.’

Wild Journeys is a book that speaks to the Kiwi spirit of sturdy self-reliance and inspires the adventurer in us all. It’s storytelling at its finest.

‘I’m not an intrepid sailor, not even a very good one. But I have rounded both capes by sea, South Cape twice. The second time accidental...’

Ansley is one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent storytellers. For more than two decades he was a writer for New Zealand Listener, before becoming a full-time author in 2007.

He has held fellowships at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, and has won a number of journalism awards. He is author of ten books, including Coast: A New Zealand Journey which won Best Illustrated Non-fiction Book at the New Zealand Post Book Awards in 2014. His other books include A Fabled Land: The Story of Canterbury’s Famous Mesopotamia Station and Wild Roads: A New Zealand Journey.

He loves tramping and has roamed the South Island’s back country.

For many years he lived in a tiny traditional bach in Golden Bay, and once built a house in the far reaches of Pelorus Sound. He has worked as a commercial fisherman in Fiordland and as a deer farmer on Banks Peninsula, but has also called each of the four main cities home. On a good day he can usually be found out on the water in his Norwegian motor sailer, but his favourite occupation is simply poking around New Zealand, which he regards as the wildest, most beautiful, most romantic country in the world. Ansley has three sons and lives with his wife Sally on Waiheke Island.

Puppy love — the Botany Town Centre Dog Adoption Day is an annual event hosted which aims to make dog adoption more accessible.

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Botany Town Centre will host a Dog Adoption Day in conjunction with DC Rescue Dogs and Auckland Puppy Rescue to try find forever homes for rescue pups in need on Saturday.

Each year, DC Rescue Dogs saves more than 200 dogs from euthanasia in the North Island.

The next step is to find these dogs homes so that they continue to live long and happy lives.

The Botany Town Centre Dog Adoption Day is an annual event hosted by the centre which aims to make dog adoption a more accessible and convenient option for people, bringing the puppies to the public.

This year, Auckland Puppy Rescue has also come on board, as well as several pet service suppliers, including pet food and nutrition expert Raw Essentials, specialist pet photographer Carol Howell Photography and Lucy’s Professional Dog Grooming Come along to meet the puppies looking for forever homes, and do bring your dogs along for a photo or grooming session.

■■ Event: Botany Town Centre Dog Adoption Drive ■■ Date: Saturday, October 6 ■■ Time: 10am – 1pm ■■ Location: Botany Town Centre, Town Centre Drive (outside the food court).

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and their families saying, “Pests are driving the extinction of our native fauna. It would be wonderful if more families and schools across New Zealand took part in the Predator Free 2050 campaign”.

Sunnyhills School’s pest-free efforts are not limited to the school grounds and family backyards.

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market, where the children sold the vegetables they had grown in the school’s edible gardens to fund a trap in the Thames Coast Kiwi Sanctuary.

The Sunnyhills School community follows the number of pests trapped on an app and the tally chart updated in school hall. Each pest trapped is seen as bettering a Kiwi’s chance of survival.

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egan Norton, a Year 5 student at Sunnyhills Primary School, may seem an unlikely rat catcher, but this 10-year-old from east Auckland has successfully caught four rodents in her back yard.

“The rats are killing all our native animals and I really like birds,” says Regan, who is not afraid of rats but thinks they are a nuisance as they endanger native animals.

However she admits that their tails “do freak her out” since “they have no fur on them”.

Regan’s school runs an Education for Sustainability programme, for all classes, with a specialist teacher and dedicated classroom.

She was inspired to start trapping after her Enviro lessons focused on how to encourage more native birds in the local area.

With her family, she attended the ‘Pestival’ hosted at the school with Auckland City Council and Enviroschools, where the importance of reducing pest species that attack birds was discussed and rat traps were given out.

Regan’s family is just one of many who trap in their backyards in an effort to save native birds.

The school’s involvement in the effort to save native birds, is not without controversy. An HBO news item entitled ‘Kids in New Zealand are out to kill the county’s invasive mammals’, featuring Sunnyhills, received considerable online backlash.

Many online commentators questioned the need to kill introduced species or the involvement of children. Environmental teacher Christine Daniel defends the involvement of students

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“Come and be part of the Installation and help build the picture of our community from Tuesday October 2 to Saturday October 13, 10am-4pm.”

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Outside the box art installation Out of the box is a year-long project which has been funded

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Tribute to greatest voices of all time

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October sees ceramics fill Malcolm Smith Gallery. We are thrilled to be hosting Living History, an exhibition

by Wellington ceramic artist Richard Stratton. This exhibition has come to us from The Dowse and continues Malcolm Smith Gallery’s proclivity for showing innovative works in clay – following on from the stunning exhibition of Isobel Thom’s work in 2016 and the exquisite display of Korean Ceramics in 2017.

Richard Stratton’s ceramics have always responded to industrially produced press-moulded and heavily ornate 18th century ceramics. He finds joy in investigating very old ceramic practices and bringing them back into the now, fusing the historical form and technique with his imaginative interpretations of domestic objects.

Living History incorporates a number of influences - Brutalist architecture, Russian constructivism, broken ceramic sherds scavenged from the river Thames and the everyday realities of suburban life have all shaped this new body of work. Over his 20 year career, Stratton has become known for creating intricate domestic ware, juxtaposing historical ceramic techniques with decorations that reference pop culture.

In Living History he extends these ideas, as the result of his 2015 residency at Guldagergaard, an international ceramic research centre in Denmark.

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hey are back to entertain again. Returning for Operatunity’s Divas and Divos, New Zealand’s own Three Tenors, will present a soaring tribute to the greatest voices of all time - Pavarotti, Maria Callas and Andrea Bocelli.

And these are just some of the singers celebrated in this programme of operatic and crossover favourites, interspersed with humour, film clips and delightful anecdotes.

Operatunity’s iconic New Zealand Three Tenors, Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Derek Hill and Kalauni Pouvalu will perform in Divas and Divos in Botany on Tuesday October 9 at 11am, at St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr. Principal resident artists with Operatunity, audiences are well acquainted with Bonaventure or Bonnie as he is better known.

Since starting out in Operatunity’s Class Act Opera 12 years ago, he has developed a reputation for his ease across genres, crooning ballads with his guitar, to performing with New Zealand Opera.

Canadian-Kiwi Derek recently stepped into a different kind of role welcoming a baby girl to his family.

A graduate of McGill University in Montreal with high distinction in voice, it was only natural he would go on to per-

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away from figurative representation into enigmatic, abstracted forms.

Stratton’s work is unusual in that instead of stemming from Asian ceramic traditions — as many other studio potters’ practices do — it develops out of European industrial production. For Living History, he created over 200 variants of redware and black basalt stoneware clay by 18th Century potters William Greatbatch, Elers Brothers and Josiah Wedgwood. In reproducing clays from the European industrial revolution, Stratton acknowledges that objects such as bricks, chimneys and even toilets are just as important to our heritage as our nationally treasured Crown Lynn. This exhibition will be intriguing for any lover of ceramics and not to be missed. Living History opens on Saturday October 6 at 2.30pm. All welcome. We will also be hosting a talk with Richard in November. Details will be on our website shortly.

And remember ArtWeek is happening all over the city from October 6 to 14. Pick up your programme from UXBRIDGE and start planning!

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form with New Zealand’s most illustrious companies including New Zealand Opera and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

The youngest of the group, Kalauni has no trouble keeping up with his accomplished colleagues. A graduate of the University of Auckland, he has won both the Conal Coad Opera Australia Prize and Dame Kiwi Te Kanawa Foundation Award for most promising classical singer at the New Zealand Singing School.

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Dr Primla Khar (centre standing) organised the conference at Bucklands Beach to celebrate 125 years of women’s suffrage. In the back row are women’s champions Minister Jenni Salesa, Susan Satyanand, Photo supplied Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Paramjit Parmar and Laila Harre.

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ore than 120 women celebrated 125 years of Women’s Suffrage at a women’s conference held at Bucklands and Eastern Beach War Memorial Hall recently.

Robust discussions were held from women’s health to mental health and women’s empowerment as the attendees broke up into groups at the annual conference of the New Zealand Indian Central Association (NZICA).

Thought provoking group discussions were led by Dr Claire Badenhorst, Dr Pervin Dalal, Dr Bhavana Patel, Dr Keerthna Kamath and Dr

Vandana Resela.

Organised by Dr Primla Khar, chairperson Women’s Forum NZICA, the day-long event incorporated a plethora of activities from discussions to talks by women who walk the talk like the former Governor General’s wife Lady Susan Satyanand and Minister for Ethnic Communities, Building and Construction, Education and Health, Jenni Salesa as well as politician and trade unionist Laila Harre.

“One of the differences between the genders is that a woman’s head is always influenced by her heart and a man’s heart is in his head,” said lady Satyanand light-heartedly. “It

always begins when you sink into his arms and ends with your hands in the sink.”

‘So how is life now that Dr Anand Satyanand is no more the Governor General of New Zealand,’ asked one, to which her prompt reply was “I feel more self reliant now that I don’t have other doing things for me.”

Members of Parliament Priyanca Radhakrishnan and Paramjit Parmar were also there to cheer and inspire women to look after each other.

“It is only apt that NZICA Women’s Forum decided to hold their Annual Conference as a celebration of 125 years of Women’s Suffrage

Six more red light cameras go live in Auckland ... and two are local Six new red light safety cameras are operating in Auckland from today, adding to six already in operation that have issued 2314 infringements in just two and a half months.

The new cameras, which are enforced on a rotational basis, are operating at: ■■ Great South Road and Cavendish Drive – two sites ■■ Te Irirangi Drive and Accent Drive – two sites ■■ Great North Road and Rata Street ■■ Great South Road and Reagan Road “The purpose of the cameras is to save lives and stop injuries,” says Mayor Phil Goff.

“That is why we are telling people where the cameras are and that they are operating from today.

“There is a culture among some drivers that red lights don’t matter and can be ignored. That is blatantly wrong and puts the safety of others on the road – drivers, pedestrians and people on bikes – at risk.

“When red light cameras were trialled between 2008 and 2010, there was a 43% reduction in red-light running and an average 63% decrease in crashes attributable to red light running.

“That’s what we want to see happening again. Yet between 21 June and 7 September this

in New Zealand. It is an opportune time to promote the well being of all and women in particular,” said Dr Khar.

There was plenty to keep women of all ages, professions and calibre well nourished at the conference.

A soul-stirring dance drama performance by the youth challenging Women’s Empowerment as Reality or Myth had everyone glued to their seats as it sensitively broached the topic of sexual abuse.

It was followed by a presentation by Sri Rashmi which pushed women to seek an answer from within—do we recognise abuse? Are we open to discuss it?

The Tale of Kate Sheppard, a dramatic adaptation of the women’s suffragette movement in New Zealand that changed the course of history, also had the delegates sit up and take notice.

A session on financial tips for women by Dr Manisha Dullu had women take notes.

Adding to the fun factor was a Punjabi dance performance by Gurpreet and her team from Punjabi Cultural Association.

A chair yoga session by Neelu Taore from the Art of Living had everyone in a relaxed mood, talking about wellbeing and the release of happy hormones.

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Money from infringements goes to the Crown’s National Consolidated Fund.

AT’s Chief Executive, Shane Ellison, says the installation of red light safety cameras will help save lives.

“We are committed to reducing death and serious injuries on our roads by 60 per cent in the next ten years.

“We are installing six cameras per year at high risk intersections as part of our work to make our roads safer, alongside a number of other projects including speed management and physical improvements to high risk corridors and intersections.

“No one should die or be seriously injured on our Once its gone its gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! roads and we are pleased year, 2314 infringements were to be working so closely with issued from the six cameras that NZ Police to make our roads are already running. That’s 30 safer.”

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Sales Installation Service

HEATPUMP SERVICES

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

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a Merry Christmas

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

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or Copper

535 1111 027 235 2517

CEILING REPAINTS, 35+yrs exp. reliable with refs Rob 0211 848173

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ROOF PAINTING Residential & Commercial Full warranty Free quotes 26 years’ experience

Ph 0210 798 166

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Solutions & Services

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PAVING

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Call Greg 022 508 0077

ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Ph Adrian 027603-1919 or a/hrs 537-2345 ALL PAVING & Landscaping Great rates. Ph Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.

Brad 022 671 8125 graceplumbing.co.nz

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HEATING

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Phone Kenny 021 897 445

HAYNES GLASS

Or book online www.chambersplumbing.biz

ADAM OXLEY

CD237017

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

GLASS & GLAZING

VINYL LAYER 31 yrs exp.

Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

No joins - No leaks - guaranteed

CARPET CARE

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

Restretching No job too small We do it all!!

Phone Terry 021 927 921

sorted

SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates.

All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Phone Alan 021 677 202

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CONTRUCTION LTD

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FRANIX

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BUILDERS

DRAINAGE

0800 24 LOCK

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CD263496

138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262 Over 25 years service

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

CD248907

SERVICES

CARPET & VINYL $35 p/m

For all Domestic, Commercial and Maintenance Plumbing needs

Doors/Door Repairs

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

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

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PLUMBING

CD262818

I Fix 4U

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Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

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Power, Lighting

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Old School Builder

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CHAMBERS

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Electricians

FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901

Free CCTV with all unblocking.

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021 212 5459

A&A FLOORING Installing, Sanding,coating of wooden floors. Installing laminate floors. Ph David 022 170 6720.

CD250676

PC Lap tops

Electricians Available Now

DAVE TAPPER BUILDERS Ltd

Text or Call Tracey

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

Ph: 533 0136 or 021 370 307

Call Simon 021-0247-4706

Hedge & Shrub Trimming

FLOORING & SERVICES

Local Master Plumbers 24/7

HOWICK LAWNCARE, ex Greenkeeper, lge or small lawns, friendly reliable affordable Ph Paul 027 5676 900

0800 245 625 HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

Weed Removal

LEES CARPETS

CD254541

Audio TV Washing Machines Dishwashers Refrigeration Heatpumps Air conditioners

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

One Off Garden Tidy

CD217636

533-6954

SIMPLY RENOS

Garden Maintenance

ALL FENCING, decking & retaining walls. Ph Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.

arrowplumbing.nz

LOCKSMITHS

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L1C020

SN64060

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

No job too small

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Free Quotes.

0800 420 900

GREENMAN Lawn & Garden Trees & Hedges, rideon mowing. Free quotes.

Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409

CD256908

NZ registered electrical service technician

20 yrs Carpentry/Building Ph Shannon 021 356 959

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

CD263368

APPLIANCES

BUILDER Qualified & LBP Certified

CD263677-v2

MARKS

CONCRETE

CD263641

K75008

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

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

027 296 1520

ABOUT Fencing 2000

CD228064

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

Small job service

Call Greg 022 508 0077

Registered Electrician l Lights, power, TV, fans l Stove & hot water repairs l Security lighting l LED downlights l Switchboard upgrades Steve 021 949 168 a/h 532 9842

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

CD261528

535 6950 021 0333 149

CD137943

Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

CONCRETE

Electrical

 Consultations  Concept plans  Planting plans  Karen 021 865 590

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

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

CD263376

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

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

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

Barratt-Boyes l

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 17 Yrs exp.

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

CD243547

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

Eftpos available Retiree Discount Call Anthony 021 0224 6711 or 09 534 0275

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

1.

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Heat Pump Installs

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

CD237763

CD6793

www.jamesit.co.nz Call: 0800 266 349

SS64572

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

 Microsoft Certified

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

ABSOLUTE Excellence.

Lawns, gardens, commercial, lifestyle blocks. txt/ph Paul now 021 1566951

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INSTALLATION

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

recovery, Networking

BATHROOM IMPRESSIONS

& Lighting

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

PLUMBERS

CD246999

TV AERIAL

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LAWNCARE

CD259573

CD206513

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

GARDEN CARE

CD226123

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

FENCING & TRELLIS

CD242704

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ELECTRICAL

GA117458

AERIALS

COMPUTER REPAIRS

CD263397

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

COMPUTERS

108265-V5

BUILDERS

108265-V5

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, October 4, 2018 — 19

CD263898

www.times.co.nz

Brett or Warren 534 3562 027 493 0181 PLUMBER All maint wrk, no job too small. Prompt service. Ph 535 9567

CLASSIFIEDS

20 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, October 4, 2018

PLUMBERS

TREE SERVICES

THE TILE GUYFloor & Wall Tiling. Certified Waterproofing.Stonemason by trade.

30yr exp. 0210311899

TILER

All about

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

021366615 / 0508932532

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

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

WATERBLASTING house, driveway, deck, fence etc.

Free quote. Richard 021 783 258

WINDOW CLEANING

TREES

& STUMP GRINDING

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

FOR SALE for sale Full set of professional mechanics tools inside metal drawers with wheels.

$3,200

ALL WINDOWS, frames, sills, I will give a free quote today. Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784 WINDOW cleaning. Best price. Phone Grant 533 0522 or 0211 576 963 WINDOWS in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing.

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

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

9 Ben Lomond Cres

HALF MOON BAY – BUCKLANDS BEACH 4 Bed Camwell Cl $760

Amny

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$520 $545

Cathy Amny

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LANDLORDS

We offer two services: A free find-a-tenant service or a full comprehensive property management service at a competitive rate. Rental lists are available at Botany Town Centre, Bucklands Beach, Flat Bush, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga offices

0800 677 467

BOTANY OFFICE

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

PAKURANGA– SUNNYHILLS – FARM COVE – HIGHLAND PARK 2 Bed Mirimar Pl $450 Amny 2 Bed Ennis Av $460 Amny 4 Bed Pakuranga Rd $530 Amny 2 Bed Wellington St $530 Robyn/Melissa 3 Bed Reelick 72 $550 Robyn/Melissa 4 Bed Andrea Pl $900 Sally

Open 6 Days

Licensed (REAA 2008)

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

Sally Amny Sally Cathy Amny Cathy Cathy

CD263876

We require somebody who is capable of using their initiative for a handyperson role within a caravan yard.

This role is permanent full time from Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday. email: sacc@xtra.co.nz ph: 09 271 3434

BOTANY DOWNS, Sat 6th Oct 8am-12pm. 8 Photinia Pl. Clothing mens/womens/ girls includ. some evening wear, bric-a-brac & white elephant stuff.

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre

$370 $450 $470 $580 $600 $750 $780

Send your CV to andrea@faulknerconstruction.co.nz

HOWICK 49 Elliot St Sat 6 Oct, 8am-noon. H/hold goods, garden equipment & wood working tools.

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

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick – Ph 538 0680

HOWICK – MELLONS BAY 1 Bed Selwyn Rd 2 Bed Cheriton Rd 3 Bed Edgar Pearce Pl 2 Bed Elliot St 3 Bed Drake St 5 Bed Mellons Bay Rd 5 Bed Sandspit Rd

Faulkner Construction are an award winning Auckland building company.

We are currently looking for experienced, high quality carpenters to join our team. Must have 4 years NZ experience, own tools and transport.

GARAGE SALES

CD263646-V2

TO LET

HOWICK – HALF MOON BAY 2 Bed Andrew Rd 2 Bed Abercrombie St 5 Bed Fiesta Dr

$450 $510 $780

Pick Up Service Available

WANTED TO BUY BUYING

We purchase good quality house/flat and estate lots.

Smaller lots also. Ask about our comprehensive clearout package. 25 years experience.

Phone 09 532 9204 or 027 479 8942

Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd

PAKURANGA OFFICE

Transit Traders Ltd

102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

Furniture Wanted

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

EAST TAMAKI – FLAT BUSH 1 Bed Murphys Rd 3 Bed Armoy Dr 4 Bed Lissleton Dr

$450 $600 $780

in good condition

$$$

Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd

We pay cash!!

$$$

Single Items Deceased Estate House Lots Retiring or Moving Overseas?

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

FLAT BUSH OFFICE

Call Us Now!

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction

0800 677 467 09 576 1507

Steve Hang DDI: 212 5729 or 021 409 293 – steven.hang@raywhite.com

DANNEMORA – EAST TAMAKI – FLAT BUSH - SOMERVILLE 1 Bed Point View Dr $380 Steven 4 Bed Stancombe Rd $620 Steven 3 Bed Emyvale Pl $670 Steven

Pick Up Service Available

WANTED to buy gold silver damaged & unwanted jewellery. We pay cash for old gold & silver items. Highland Park Jewellers. Shop, 1 Highland Park Shopping Center Ph 537-5656

PAKURANGA - BUCKLANDS BEACH – HOWICK 4 Bed Downsview Rd $650 Steven 4 Bed Clovelly Rd 1000 Steven

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

BUCKLANDS BEACH 4 Bed Devon Rd

$700

Martin

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

CD263507-V4

KAK007

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

WATERBLASTING

CD140634

CD229507

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

Ph Murray

Ph:274-8585 274-8585 PH:

3 Specialist waterblasting

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

Special Conditions Apply

CD202016

TREE SERVICES

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CD255813

CD155540

Over 25 yrs experience Interior & Exterior New & Repairs Quality Workmanship Small bathroom renovations Waterproof Free Quotes Satisfaction Guaranteed Reference Available Ph: Lubo Kecer 021 871 882 or 092162318

HAYNE’S GLASS

We sell:

HOWICK OFFICE

SS78394

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

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

CD262877

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

carpENTErS waNTEd

Handyperson required

CD227945

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LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

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

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LOOKING for lost friend from 10 years ago, Marko Rosemary. Plse Ph Han on 577 1182 or 027 4818686

Ph Craig 021 644 519

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

Stackpole’s Stackpole’s Upholstery Upholstery

KP87651

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

PERSONAL

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs

TILING

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PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

0800 696 874

HOME cleaning & ironing.

Hwk/Botany/Pknga areas.

Best rates. 027 2722319

CAT DOORS

K54154

Ph: 0800 789 248

TILING

FARM COVE, sunny 1 bedroom spacious attached flat, own driveway, & outdoor area, washing machine & fridge. Suit mature person. Long term $380.00 pw + power. Phone 027644417

HOME HELP OFFERED

PETS

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

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

CATKIN

HOWICK 2 bedroom granny flat, $385pw incl. water.

Ph 021 1538014

Cathy has been in real estate for eight years, is English speaking and fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. She is committed to providing a high standard of service and care to fulfill both the landlords and tenants requirements.

DDI: 538 1288 Mob 021 883 600 cathy.huang@raywhite.com

UPHOLSTERERS

HOWICK, 2bdrm flat, ground Floor. 1 car prk.

Walk dist. to Pak College, How interm and How Prim, High Park shop centre. 2 pers. max Ph 021 139 4511. $450 per wk incl power, water and internet.

HOWICK, 2 bedroom granny flat. $385 P/W incl. water Ph: 021 153 8014

CD214435

CD48042

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Licensed (REAA 2008)

TREES stump grinding specialist. Great service. Est 1967.Terry 530 8741/027 4989080

RUBBISH REMOVALS GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

Cathy Caie Huang 黃嘉斌

 Drums  Guitar  Bass Guitar  Piano  Keyboard  Clarinet  Saxophone Ph Ph:021 021879 879870 870

FOCUS ON FEET Home visits. Professional gentle care. Marlena NZ trained nurse Ph 5331150

K54091

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

RENTAL & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

CD166407

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

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

TO LET

TO LET

CD143001

CD258536

ROOFING

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

Music LESSONS Lessons MUSIC

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD260741

CD202782

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

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

K54146

Certifying Plumber Hot Water Cylinders Bathrooms & Kitchens General Maintenance Work Guaranteed Howick, B/Bch, Pknga

► ► ► ► ►

KIDS KARATE

BRANCH MANAGER

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

HEALTH & BEAUTY

DRUM tuition, beg-adv.

Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170

CD263939

Plumbing Ltd

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

TUITION

CD45807

Gary Hanson

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SPORTS NOTICES

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

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027 594 1243 537 4796

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COOK/CLEANER WANTED

We are looking for a full-time Cook and Cleaner at our East Tamaki Centre. If you have suitable experience, have a genuine love of children then send your CV to cm.highbrook@activeexplorers.co.nz CD263850

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/ SERVICE COORDINATOR Part time (32 hrs/wk), Permanent Penrose, auckland

Revive Paint and Plaster is a well-established Company seeking Painters and Plasterers for our operations in east Auckland. We offer a variety of work, though are primarily involved in the repaints of quality residential homes. We are Master Painters, Resene Eco-Decorators, and take pride in delivering only high quality work and the best customer service to all our clients.

If you believe you have the attitude and what it takes to deliver the above, we have a number of positions available from paint hand to experienced painters. We offer training where needed and the opportunity for progress for the right people.

Competitive rates will be paid to the right people.

We are looking for a person who wants to be part of an Admin team supporting our Administration Manager and Service Manager.

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• A good command of the English language is essential • Tidy presentation and be physically fit • Have your own transport • Honest and hard working • Meet industry standards of productivity and are motivated to achieve high standards.

applicants for this position should have nZ residency or a valid nZ work visa. apply with cV and covering letter to dallyce@airco.co.nz

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Required who can work as part of a team or independently completing renovations and general building work.

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SCHOOL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/RECEPTIONIST

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We are looking to recruit an efficient, organised and enthusiastic person to join our small team of administration staff who perform a vital role in our school.

This is a front office position Monday to Friday, 8.00am-3.30pm (term time only) commencing Term 4, 2018 (date to be negotiated).

School office experience preferred but not essential.

A full schedule of duties is available through our website www.wakaaranga.school.nz.

Applications close Monday, October 15, 2018 at 3pm.

Please send CV together with references and covering letter to: Wendy West, Executive Officer/PA PO Box 38-128, Howick, 2145, Auckland.

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East Care is the leading provider of Urgent Care services for East Auckland and has been delivering 24 hour care to the local community for nearly 30 years. East Care is owned and run by local GPs, is committed to quality patient care and has great partnerships with the local practices, the PHO and DHB. An opportunity presents for a Specialist Medical Receptionist to join our East Care Team. We have over forty specialists working from our facility. The objective is to provide a welcoming, professional and efficient reception service at all times.

Key to this role is your ability to manage the reception ‘front of house’ environment including handling telephone calls, managing and scheduling client appointments, bookings and referrals, maintaining and updating medical records, liaising with internal and external clinical teams as well as invoicing and receipting, this is a busy role with variety plus.

The successful applicant will need to: • Have great time management skills and an ability to multi task • Be computer literate with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail • Have great interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner • Have excellent oral and written communication skills • Be confident in communicating with a diverse group of people East Care offers the following: • Flexible work hours Monday and Tuesday, 1:00PM – 6:00PM, as well as additional work on a casual basis.

• Free on-site car parking • Pleasant and supportive working environment Knowledge of MedTech32 would be an advantage although training in this software will be provided.

Applications close Friday, October 12, 2018. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

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John Russell Schoolwear has an exciting new position available for a retail superstar!

The role is full time: 6 days a week Monday to Friday 9am5.30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm.

The applicant must be available for work during all School Holidays. Experience is not essential, as full training will be given. Could suit a school leaver.

If this sounds like you please call us on 09-534 9373 or drop your CV into our shop at 9 Moore Street, Howick.

Only applicants who have been short listed will be contacted.

Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

We are looking for a person who has experience in a school setting in all aspects of secretarial duties, administrative tasks and payroll matters. The person will need to work closely with the Principal and understand confidentiality. This person will also need to be an effective communicator, organiser, produce minutes, schedules and documents to a high standard.

If you are interested please email the Principal, Mrs Vohra - vvohra@mhp.school.nz with a current C.V and two referees.

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Sancta Maria College is a Year 7-13 State Integrated Catholic Secondary School with 1000 students in Auckland’s South Eastern Suburbs. We seek an enthusiastic and self-motivated person who has passion for sport in schools and is energetic, innovative and professional.

Purpose and primary objectives of this position are to provide effective and efficient management and coordination of the College’s sports programme with particular focus of our Year 9-13 students, leading to: • Quality, well organised programmes that meet the various needs and interest of all students • Enhancing the profile of sport at the college and within the school community • Encourage high levels of student participation and achievement in sporting competitions, events and recreational opportunities • Provide a safe and enjoyable sporting environment for all students Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for this role. Experience in the secondary school environment is desirable.

This is permanent, part-time, term-time only position with 37.5 hours per week (8am-4pm daily) with extra hours on school holidays as required. Extra flexibility will also be required (including Saturdays and work beyond 4.00pm on some days) in order to complete work for sports tournaments as well as meet some of the key tasks outlined in the role description. These hours will be negotiated prior to end of each term and nearer to the sport events in consultation with the Director of Sport.

Applications close on 1 November 2018 (Thursday) at 4pm.

Candidates will be shortlisted and invited for interviews soon after the closing date. Appointment to the position will be made by 7 November 2018.

Anyone wishing to visit the College before completing an application may contact Theresa Ganias, PA to the Principal, at T.Ganias@sanctamaria.school.nz, for an appointment with the Director of Sport.

Full job description and application forms are available on our school website: www.sanctamaria.school.nz Completed application form, covering letter and CV are to be emailed to T.Ganias@sanctamaria.school.nz

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Letter of application, CV and contacts for two referees should be addressed to: Brian Bayly, Principal - Macleans Primary School 10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach admin@macleansprimary.school.nz

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Power pack pleases A

ny fear the All Blacks lack forward depth was absolutely dispelled by their annihilation of Argentina’s scrum in their latest 35-17 Buenos Aires rugby triumph.

Especially pleasing was the muscular effort of props Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Karl Tu’inukuafe in the absence of experienced regulars Owen Franks and Joe Moody.

Tu’ungafasi, aged 26, was an embarrassment when he was regularly popped out of the scrum when he first played for the Blues.

But he has developed tremendously under the guidance of All Blacks scrum guru Mike Cron.

He is also a strong ball carrier and demonstrated some deft passing skills in his latest stint against the Pumas.

It was injuries to the two top Chiefs props that paved the way for dark horses Tu’inukuafe and good mate Angus Ta’avao to come out of the blue and claim All Black status this season.

Tu’inukuafe, 25, has been a sensation and Ta’avao, 28,

Agnew’s Angle made an impressive debut when playing the final 20 minutes of last weekend’s test.

With No 8 Luke Whitelock withdrawing because of illness, dynamic flanker Ardie Savea grabbed his chance with an outstanding display that should promote him as Kieran Read’s back-up.

Whitelock is a good, solid player who is renowned for his defence and tidy lineout work, but he lacks Savea’s blazing speed and attacking thrust. What would also have pleased Hansen was the clean ball Savea won near the front of the lineout.

PJ Perenara and Beauden Barrett combined nicely and defended stoutly and Sonny Bill Williams marked his return to test rugby with a perfect offload from which left wing Rieko Ioane almost scored his third try.

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This time, however, it was the second string forwards who excelled along with Ioane and classy first-five substitute Richie Mo’unga, who made some snappy breaks and set up Anton LienertBrown’s try with a spot on grubber kick.

With Lienert-Brown, Jack Goodhue and Ngani Laumape pushing Williams and Ryan Crotty hard for starting midfield spots and versatile Damian McKenzie, Ben Smith, Beauden and Jordie Barrett offering great utility value, Hansen has most of his bases covered.

Despite this they face a big challenge on South African soil on Sunday in seeking to redeem their hard-fought Wellington defeat to the Springboks.

Just as they did against the All Blacks in Wellington, the Boks defended magnificently in the second half of their 23-12 win against the Wallabies.

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effort in Buenos Aires.

Meanwhile for sheer drama and excitement Ryder Cup golf between Europe and the United States takes some beating. That was also true of the latest effort in France despite Europe eventually winning easily by seven points.

Who would have believed that Italian Francesco Molinari would be the first European to win all five of his matches and that Tiger Woods, fresh after his first PGA win in five years, would lose all five of his?

Sergio Garcia won his singles to set the record for most career points in Ryder Cup history, a day after rookie Tommy Fleetwood combined with Molinari to become the first European pair to win all four of their foursomes since the current format began in 1979.

It all made for fascinating viewing for the millions of television viewers and the enthralled thousands on course.

■ Ivan Agnew is an awardwinning sports writer and author.

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Kiwis lead world medals tally N

ew Zealand has once again dominated ITF Taekwon-Do by being the leading nation at the World Cup in Sydney over the past week.

NZ won 175 medals, 61 of them gold, while Australia were second with 27 gold and Argentina had 25 gold. Twenty seven nations appeared on the medal table. The tournament hosted more than 1000 competitors from 35 countries.

The Masters and Instructors in NZ are world class, passing

on expert mentoring to all clubs around the country.

The leading New Zealand club was Paul M Papakura which contributed 28 medals in total, second only to a united contingent from Uzbekistan. Hwa Rang – Tauranga, Van Roon Martial Arts – Mt Eden and Southern Cross TaekwonDo Academy – Palmerston North were next all making up the top 10.

Clubs from all round the country were well represented from Kerikeri to Mosgiel.

Whitford resident Nicci PallinSimmonds is now a world champion after winning gold in the Women’s Individual +45 Patterns.

Photos Jake Siddall.

Dean Cooper and Kyle Anderson competing in the Pre-Arranged Sparring.

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