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flair of sparkling mirrored skirts, the click of sticks (dandiyas), and sense of gaiety filled the air as women in colourful Indian regalia energetically danced the night away celebrating Navratri which heralds the arrival of Diwali, the biggest Indian Festival celebrated with gusto all over the world.

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This week Howick local Natasha Unkovich flew to Tokyo, Japan to take part in the 58th Miss International beauty pageant. She will be competing against 70 girls from around the world.

For three weeks leading up to the final night on November 9, Unkovich will be attending women’s forums, tea ceremonies and visiting universities in Tokyo as part of her pageant duties.

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Interestingly, there were times when the Operatunity singers would share a short clip of the maestros including Joan Sutherland, Maria Callas, Pavarotti, Caruso and Mario Lanza – and then take over singing from the clip – demonstrating well that these singers are a match to contend with.

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Ross has reiterated that he is not the leaker of the party leader’s travel expenses, an accusation which has snowballed into a full-blown political brawl between the two politicians.

He accused Bridges of having committed several breaches of the Electoral Act when allegedly manipulating party donations.

Ross was due to lay a formal complaint with police yesterday where he also handed over a voice recording as evidence to support his claim (at the time of going to print the recordings had not been handed over).

“It is unlawful to file a false return,” Ross told reporters in Parliament this morning. “I believe Simon Bridges is a corrupt politician.

“The National Party has broken the law at the instructions of Simon Bridges.”

Ross resigned from the National Party and from his role as MP for Botany today forcing a by-election. He announced he will stand as an independent in the ensuing by-election.

He said the by-election will be a referendum in which voters could decide.

“I believe he (Simon Bridges) is dishonest. I’m speaking out now.

New Zealand deserves better from the national Party,” he told the media.

“I can no longer serve in a political party lead by a corrupt politician.”

Ross says Bridges launched a smear campaign against him after he questioned several of Bridges leadership decisions.

Ross says the campaign “to push [him] out” ramped up three weeks ago when he was accused

by Bridges of harassing four women, but said when he asked for details and evidence he was not given any. “[Simon Bridges] told me that if I kept asking for natural justice that it would not be just four women, he could get 15 women,” Ross said.

Ross said the news of such allegations was “devastating”.

This prompted Ross to take medical leave from parliament two weeks ago, inflaming innuendo around Ross and the leak.

Bridges has since down played the harassment allegations, saying it was “inappropriate behaviour” on Ross’ part rather than harassment.

“I am now medically well again,” Ross told reporters.

He says his contract now is with the people of the Botany electorate.

“I have fought for my community,” he says.

Ross says he is confident he can win back the Botany seat on a track record of 15 years.

Bridges addressed Ross’s allegations in his own press conference, flanked by senior members of the National Party.

He referred to Ross as a lone wolf MP who did not have the

Clockwise from top left: National Party leader Simon Bridges claims the leak investigation points to Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross as the person who leaked his travel expenses. Ross fiercely denies these accusations; Jami-Lee Ross, who resigned from the National Party this on Tuesday, categorically denies that he is the leaker of Simon Bridges travel expenses and has accused Bridges of breaking electoral law; Ross took to twitter to deny that he had any involvement in the leak and accused Bridges of using him as a scapegoat.

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best interests of New Zealanders in mind.

He said the National Party Caucus unanimously voted to expel Ross.

Bridges also rejected the allegations Ross has made around the handling of political donations.

“I invite Jami-Lee Ross to take these matters to the Police and I invite the Police to investigate them fully and promptly. They will find the allegations are baseless,” Bridges said in a press release.

“We as a caucus are going to now draw a line under this. We will be resolutely strong and focused on the things that matter to New Zealanders.”

Ross’s explosive allegations follows an announcement from Bridges on Monday that Ross was identified as the person likely to have leaked his travel expenses, an accusation which Ross fiercely denied.

Bridges told media that “The report states that the evidence identified points to Jami-Lee Ross as being the person who sent the anonymous text message.”

Bridges says he, alongside deputy leader Paula Bennett, visited Ross before the press conference to discuss the report and “gave him an opportunity to respond”.

Bridges says he “was not satisfied with [Ross’] explanation.”

The National Party leak investigation inquiry findings stated that Ross may be the leaker but cannot confirm with certainty.

The report reads: “With one exception, our examination did not identify any evidence to suggest that any National Party MP is the text message sender.”

“The exception is Mr Ross.”

The report then outlined a number of phone calls made by Ross which may link him to the leak.

“This evidence is not conclusive,” the report reads.

Meanwhile, Ross pre-empted Bridges announcement by fiercely denying the accusation in a series of tweets.

In one tweet Ross says, “Later today Simon Bridges is going to attempt to pin his leak inquiry on me. He cannot find who the actual leak is, so is attempting to use contact with my local Police area commander, and a journalist that is a friend (not Tova), as evidence that I am somehow involved.”

“Some months ago I fell out with Simon. I have internally been questioning leadership decisions he was making, and his personal poll ratings which show he is becoming more and more unlikable in the public’s eyes,” he tweeted.

“When I started to become expendable, I confronted him with evidence that I had recorded him discussing with me unlawful activity that he was involved in. Working on his instruction, he asked me to do things with election donations that broke the law.”

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Village life takes the weight off for Ginny and Joe. Ginny and Joe May have hardly stopped smiling since they moved into their sunny serviced apartment at Howick’s Bruce McLaren Retirement Village.

In fact, says Ginny, Joe’s sisters commented that they haven’t seen their brother smile so much in years, such is the transformation that’s occurred.

The couple, who celebrated 63 years married on 1st October, had lived and run their engineering business at their Takanini home for almost as long but Ginny, 81, says it had started to become quite stressful.

“We felt like we were living on a desert island! Everybody that we knew had gone and it became a very lonely place.”

While Joe, 84, was reluctant to

leave his familiar surroundings, Ginny says it worried her that they had no-one nearby that they could turn to for help in the middle of the night.

“I was starting to feel unsafe and it was actually very scary.

“My daughter Annette had been saying for months we should move in here and then one day she texted to say she was taking us out to lunch.”

Conrming Ginny’s suspicions, Annette brought them for lunch at Bruce McLaren where they checked out a couple of apartments on the higher levels.

“He didn’t like going up in the lift and didn’t want anything to do with it so I had to say no.”

Another apartment came up, this time on the ground oor, but

Joe still wasn’t interested.

A few months later the same apartment came up again and this time he came and had a look.

“The moment we walked into this apartment he said ‘this is better’. The sun was pouring in, he could see what was out this window and that door and next he said ‘what do you have to do to make it happen?!

“The rest is history!”

They both love the way their warm, cosy corner apartment faces out over the bowling green and village entrance where they can watch all the comings and goings.

And Ginny loves the fact that the cleaning and linen is taken care of and there is a lovely cooked meal provided every day.

“There’s even a chap who mows the bit of grass out the front here, and we don’t have to do a thing!” she laughs.

Mind you, that hasn’t stopped them trying out the village’s many activities of course.

“We love the happy hour, they have had some great entertainment and we’ve been on a couple of outings – last week we went to Hampton Downs which was great.

“When my sisters used to visit us at Takanini they knew we’d always be there but now they have to ring rst just to make sure we’re in!” she laughs.

Adds Joe: “We haven’t got time for anything but enjoying ourselves. Anyone who could nd something to complain about

must have rocks in their head!”

Both Annette and their son in Melbourne are thrilled that their parents are both enjoying the benets of retirement living, and the security and peace of mind that comes with it.

“They’re absolutely delighted,” says Ginny. “Our son’s words were ‘you’re living in paradise!’

“It’s taken a lot of pressure off the family, a lot of the stress has just gone.

“We used to have a caravan up at Arkles Bay and we’d go up there on a Friday night and you’d sit down and go ‘Ahhhh’.

“And it was the same when we came here, we just relaxed and that loneliness was gone.”

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Papalii makes All Blacks P

akuranga United Rugby Club’s Dalton Papalii, 21, has today been named in the All Blacks.

Papalii, who also starred in the Saint Kentigern College 1st XV and made the NZ U20s in 2016, has been named in the All Blacks’ 32-man squad for the 2018 Vista Northern Tour, which kicks off in Japan on November 3.

Papalii gets his opportunity after an impressive Investec Super Rugby season followed by a strong Mitre 10 Cup season. He comes in following injuries to Sam Cane (neck surgery) and the unavailability of Shannon Frizell and Tasman loose forward contender Jordan Taufua.

In addition to the 32-man squad, the All Blacks selectors have also named a wider squad of 19 players who will assemble in Japan following the Bledisloe Cup Test to prepare for the Test against Japan.

Paukuranga United Rugby Club were pleased with a Papalii’s selection.

“The club congratulates its newest All Black squad member, loose forward Dalton Papalii who has gained selection in the 32 man touring squad to Japan and Europe,” said Club President Michael Biddick.“Dalton becomes our first All Black squad member to play for both the junior and senior playing ranks of our club, he also played for the local St Kent’s 1st XV whilst at col-

Dalton Papalii has earned the Black jersey after an impressive Investec Super Rugby season followed by a strong Mitre 10 Cup season.

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lege. “We are extremely proud of what Dalton is achieving in his rugby with his elevation to the Black jersey reward for his outstanding play.”

The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Vista 2018 All Blacks Northern Tour to Japan and Europe for Tests against Australia, Japan, England, Ireland and Italy.

The 32-man squad is as follows (with age, province and test caps in brackets): ■■ Forwards Hookers: Dane Coles (31, Wellington, 56); Nathan Harris (26, Bay of Plenty, 18); Codie Taylor (27, Canterbury, 38) Props: Owen Franks (30, Canterbury, 103); Nepo Laulala (27,

Counties Manukau, 13); Joe Moody (30, Canterbury, 36); Karl Tu’inukuafe (25, North Harbour, 9); Ofa Tuungafasi (26, Auckland, 22) Locks: Scott Barrett (23, Taranaki, 14); Brodie Retallick (27, Hawke’s Bay, 71); Patrick Tuipulotu (25, Auckland, 19); Samuel Whitelock (30, Canterbury, 105) Loose Forwards: Vaea Fifita (26, Wellington, 7); Dalton Papalii (21, Auckland, uncapped); Kieran Read, captain (32, Counties Manukau, 114); Ardie Savea (25, Wellington, 31); Liam Squire (27, Tasman, 20); Matt Todd (30, Canterbury, 14) ■■ Backs Halfbacks: TJ Perenara (26, Wellington, 51); Aaron Smith (28, Manawatu, 79); Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (23, Taranaki, 1) First five-eighths: Beauden Barrett (27, Taranaki, 69); Damian McKenzie (23, Waikato, 19); Richie Mo’unga (24, Canterbury, 4) Midfielders: Ryan Crotty (30, Canterbury, 41); Jack Goodhue (23, Northland, 5); Anton Lienert-Brown (23, Waikato, 30); Sonny Bill Williams (33, Counties Manukau, 49) Outside backs: Jordie Barrett (21, Taranaki, 7); Rieko Ioane (21, Auckland, 20); Waisake Naholo (27, Taranaki, 24); Ben Smith (32, Otago, 73) In addition to the 32-man squad, the All Blacks selectors have also named a wider squad of 19 players, who will assemble

in Japan following the Bledisloe Cup Test to prepare for the Test against Japan.

Those players are: ■■ Forwards Hookers: Asafo Aumua (20, Wellington, uncapped, two non-tests); Liam Coltman (28, Otago, 3) Props: Tyrel Lomax (22, Tasman, uncapped); Reuben O’Neill (23, Taranaki, uncapped); Tim Perry (29, Tasman, 5); Angus Ta’avao (28, Taranaki, 1) Locks: Luke Romano (32, Canterbury, 31) Loose Forwards: Jackson Hemopo (24, Manawatu, 2); Gareth Evans (27, Hawke’s Bay, uncapped); Dillon Hunt (23, North Harbour, uncapped, one non-test); Luke Whitelock (27, Canterbury, 6) ■■ Backs Halfbacks: Mitchell Drummond (24, Canterbury, uncapped, one non-test); Bryn Hall (26, North Harbour, uncapped) First five-eighths: Brett Cameron (21, Canterbury, uncapped) Midfielders: Ngani Laumape (25, Manawatu, 8); Matt Proctor (25, Wellington, uncapped) Outside backs: George Bridge (23, Canterbury, uncapped); David Havili (23, Tasman, 3); Nehe Milner-Skudder (27, Manawatu, 12) All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: “This is a hugely exciting Vista Northern Tour we’re about to embark on and one which we’re all looking forward to.”

AMETI busway opens door to Plaza redevelopment

After years of waiting, GYP Properties Pte Ltd (GYPP) is pleased the design plans for the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) Eastern Busway have now been made public.

With the release of the revised proposed plans, GYPP chief executive Stanley Tan says the company can now look to finalise its own designs for redevelopment of the Plaza and its four-hectare site.

GYPP has owned the Plaza, which sits at the junction of Pakuranga and Reeves Roads and Ti Rakau Drive, since 2014.

“We have been working on the Plaza redevelopment since we acquired the property, but until we had the final alignments with roading, and the bus interchange location and access points were locked down, it has not been possible to conclude our own designs,” Mr Tan says.

“Masterplans incorporating significant residential and retail buildings together with commercial, accommodation and entertainment activities will be further developed over the coming months. They will be released once the resource consent process, currently anticipated to be sometime in 2019, is underway. However, we are pleased to confirm our three anchor tenants - Countdown, Farmers have renewed their leases and The Warehouse tenure runs through to 2035.

“We look forward to participating in this transformation project from Plaza to Town Centre and on delivering quality housing options with modern retail facilities that focus on services, entertainment and food and beverage, with strong linkages to community amenities.”

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sk this couple of six decades the secret to their long married life and both of them attribute it to tolerance.

Jacob and Janice Abbenes will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on October 30.

“We don’t always agree, we have different customs and ways of thinking but get accustomed to it,” laughs 90- year-old Jacob who has been living in the same property since 1959 where the couple brought up five kids.

Jacob is Dutch and emigrated from Holland more than five decades ago. Janice is Australian and was on a working holiday with two of her girlfriends when cupid struck.

Jacob claims it was a vacuum cleaner and a refrigerator that first got them together.

“We were both flatting in the same house in Remuera, and we could hear the girls from across the bathroom door. I once heard her flatmate say ‘I can’t find my pyjamas’ so I shouted ‘you can take mine’.”

“In those days we used to own a vacuum cleaner and fridge so the girls would come across to put their meats like sausages in our fridge and borrow our vacuum cleaner. That’s how we got to know more about each other as they would drop in regularly. We started cuddling once in a way... and that’s how it all starts,” he laughs.

Janice says “it was cradlesnatching” since he is seven years older than her, to which

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Left, Jacob and Janice on their wedding day; Jacob and Janice will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on October 30.

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he responds, “I think women like men in uniform. I used to be a bus driver with Auckland Transport in those days and had a good uniform that she probably fell in love with.”

Janice reveals that her flatmate got married to Jacob’s flatmate and that both the couples and their children are still in touch.

“We were so busy bringing up our children that we didn’t have time for anything else,” says the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren.

“Now when I talk to my grandchildren, I feel there was not much we gave our children,” she admits.

“Our highlight was a once-in-ayear camping trip and we even took two of our neighbour’s kids along. Don’t know how we fitted seven in one car without seatbelts in those days” she laughs.

“But now when I ask my grand-

son what he is doing in his school holidays, he says he is going to America,” she says.

Parents of Chris, Gloria, Derek, Julie and Nigel, their daughter Gloria who is present at the interview, says it’s her youngest brother Nigel who now lives in Japan and regularly reads the Times online, who asked her “to contact the newspaper for a write-up on mum and dad’s wedding anniversary”.

Her oldest brother Chris, who is now 59, was a paperboy for the Times around 45 years ago. “And all of us would sit in a circle and help him fold the papers,” she says.

Jacob, who still mows the lawns at 90, says the secret to long married life and all their children getting along well with each other is contentment. “I’ve always been very content with what I’ve had, and so is my wife,” he says.

Lots of excitement on the Black Sea The World Chess Federation has a new leader – and a local man was in Europe as part of the elections.

Every four years the World Chess Federation (FIDE) holds elections amongst its 189 member countries to determine a president and officials to oversee the running of World Chess.

The elections were on October 3 in the Georgian Black Sea resort Batumi and were fiercely contested between three candidates. Local chess organiser Paul Spiller (who is also the vice-president of the NZ Chess Federation and president of the Oceania region) was Oceania’s first representative in a presidential election.

“It was a tough campaign and in the end my ticket (cleanhands4fide) headed by (English chess Grandmaster) Nigel Short strategically withdrew just before the election to encourage our supporters to vote for Russian

former deputy Arkady Dvorkovich in a move to end the hegemony of Georgios Makropoulas and his supporters,” Spiller – from Howick - said.

The strategy was timed perfectly and the Congress erupted in spontaneous celebration when the vote was returned as a 103 – 78 victory for Dvorkovich.

“A new era has dawned with Arkady announcing an injection of 20 million Euros over the next four years with at least 12m of this earmarked for chess development.

“I had a tough battle with my Oceania zone being split 4-4 between myself and my rival for presidency, Jamie Kenmure of Australia.

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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Movie Night Fundraiser East Auckland’s popular local community radio station, East FM, is having another fundraising event, with an opening night screening of Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic of the late Freddie Mercury and rock music super group Queen.

Freddie is widely considered as the world’s best rock singer and it was a sad loss to the music world when he died of HIV in 1991. Rami Malek plays the role of Freddie, and the cast will play several well-known characters such as David Bowie, Kenny Everett, Sir Bob Geldof, and the other members of Queen. The film is full of music

by Queen, as well as some songs performed by Malek. Other tracks are played by Marc Martel who visited New Zealand recently with his group The Queen Extravaganza.

East FM’s Promotion Manager, Tony King, says: “Fundraising is an essential part of keeping the radio station going and improving. “We rely heavily on our amazing supporters, as we continue to bring real local radio to this fantastic community. “Our two low-powered frequencies, 88.1FM and 107.1FM, have now gained listeners as far away as Newmarket. And of course, we have our famous broadcast caravan which lets us get out in the community, and the online listening at eastfm.nz enables people to listen in from anywhere in the world. “The station is run by a team of dedicated volunteers. Unlike traditional commercial stations, our community station plays a varied selection of music to provide something for everyone.”

King concludes by saying: “We have a major announcement of a project which is currently underway that we can’t wait to share with everyone, so stay tuned!” The Bohemian Rhapsody fundraising movie night screening is on Thursday, November 1, at the Monterey Cinema, Howick. Tickets are $30 each and include refreshments. Email tony@eastfm.nz.

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One such craftsperson is Diane Westbrook, a long-term resident from Farm Cove. Originally from Durban, South Africa, Diane taught herself to crochet from a book entitle First Steps in Crochet, forty-five years ago. This enabled her to make garments for her own children and she developed a love of the craft which has continued to this day.

Her crocheted mohair hats for all ages and crocheted cotton hats for girls are in high demand and add that touch of colour and pizzazz to every outfit. Her finger puppets, busy bee cuddle cloths and handcrafted toys are a delight for youngsters and parents alike. Ninja turtle hats are popular with the young ones – “just put on your hat, grab your sword and despatch the baddies,” says Diane.

Another Classy Crafter involved in toy making is wood worker extraordinaire, Bruce Richards who lives close at hand in Cook Street.

Bruce’s interest in making wooden toys began with his own children 50 years ago and blossomed further when his grandchildren came on the scene. An engineer all his working life, Bruce works either on his engineering lathe and/or a wood turning lathe (which he developed himself) depending upon the end

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What’s On

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Now is a great time to sign up to the Rotary ALLFIT Coastal Run/Walk, last day for early bird pricing is October 21.

Great chance to walk/run our wonderful coastline from Duder to Te Puru. At the same you’re raising money to support the health of our young people. On November 4 at 9am.

Howick RSA Women’s Section Meeting on Friday 26th October 2018 at 10am at the club, 25 Wellington Street.

Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, the entertainment and a cuppa. Bring your money for the raffles and trading table. All donations of baked goods fresh veggies, plant cuttings would be appreciated. Tickets on sale now for the Women’s Section Christmas Lunch on Saturday, December 8, 2018. For more information phone Margaret Jones 0275344157.

500 card game

Every Wednesday 1pm to 4pm you can join a group of likeminded people for a game of 500. Held at the Howick Croquet Club Rooms in Millhouse Reserve, Millhouse Road, Howick. Fun and friendly games, please contact Anna, 2785113, or just turn up at 12.45pm.

Ladies Club

The Ladies Club of Highland Park meets on the first Friday of each month at the Trinity Methodist Church 474 Pakuranga Road at 10am. The Ladies Club are a friendly group with great trips, interesting speakers, craft, lunch and theatre groups. New members and visitors very welcome. If you are interested in joining us please phone Kay Williams 534 53481.

A free community notice-board for non-profit groups. Send notices to whatson@times.co.nz, fax 271 8073, post to PO Box 259-243, Botany, Auckland 2163 or drop into our office at Level 1, The Lane, Botany Town Centre, 588 Chapel Road, East Tamaki. Keep them brief and copy the format below.

Boys group

Howick Baptist Church is running a group for boys from ages 5 to 14 years old. The first group is called ICONZ and is for younger boys and for those who are a bit older there is a group called Boys Brigade. The groups run throughout the school term from 6.30pm at Howick Baptist Church Gym. For more information on ICONZ call Geoffrey Downing on 0210616284 and for more information on Boys Brigade call Bruce Sporle on 0274476709.

Stamp collectors

The Howick Philatelic Society’s (The Stamp Club) monthly meeting is on Thursday, October 18. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start, at the St Andrews Church Hall, Vincent Street, Howick.

Speaker will be David Armishaw on “World War One Postal Mail”. There are “Swap Boxes” and a one page display competition. Looking for advice and information on stamp collecting? Talk to the friendly club members. For more information call Raymond Howard on 272-2424.

Pop Stars Plus

The City of Auckland Singers present all your favourite music from the likes of Ed Sheeran, Meghan Trainor, John Legend, Carole King, Karen Carpenter, Beatles and more! Our Annual Fundraising Concert will be held at All Saints Church, 17 Selwyn Road, Howick on Saturday November 3, at 7pm. Adults $20, Seniors $18 and children free. Door sales are cash only. To buy tickets and for other enquiries phone Raewyn 5214651 or Andrea 5374403. Complimentary supper provided. The money raised will go towards our trip to the Music Festival in Hobart next year.

Pakuranga Choral Society

Tenors and Basses, Sopranos and Altos Ahoy! We are a non auditioned community choir. An ability to sing in tune essential. Some knowledge of reading music a help. We are particularly looking for more tenors and basses, men or women, to join us for our Christmas Concert under the wonderful and enthusiastic conductor, Bronwyn Harrison. We meet at East City Wesleyan Church, 219 Burswood Drive, East Tamaki on a Monday evening at 7.30pm. We would love you to join us Phone Ron 535 9241 or Diana Ph 5761438

Travel Club

Uxbridge Travel Club is presenting ‘A visit to eight countries in the Balkans’ narrated by Ian Tombleson, Friday, October 19, 7.30pm at ‘Te Whare Ora’, Uxbridge Centre, Uxbridge Rd, Howick. Visitors most welcome. Admission $6.Any queries phone Adrienne at 5344989.

Collectors Toy & Model Fair

A Collectors Toy and Model fair is being held by the Auckland Central Model Railway Club on Sunday November 11 from 10am to 1pm. The fair will have a good selection of items for sale including model trains, planes, and boats as well as military memorabilia, postcards, books and more. Come along to Mount Eden War Memorial Hall, 487 Dominion Road, Balmoral to check it out.

Admission is $6. School children get free entry. For more information contact Bob Cartwright on 534 6702 or email him at newmilns@xtra.co.nz.

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One of the boats sailing in the JUnior Learn To Sail programme taken by one of the parents last Sunday (October 7). This programme is what the proceeds of the Bucklands Beach Photo supplied Yacht Club Art Show sale goes towards.

All go for BBYC Art Show This is our 10th annual Bucklands Beach Yacht Club Art Show and is set to take place from November 7-November 11.

There will be 165 pieces of art on display from 60 local artists. The Exhibition will be free to enter and all proceeds from art sales will go towards the Junior Learn to Sail programme.

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Re: ‘Nutter’ set own room alight (Times, October 4).

The Mental Health Foundation is deeply disappointed that the Howick and Pakuranga Times have published the offensive and derogatory headline and article ‘Nutter set own room alight’. This article appeared both in print and online last week.

We take issue with several aspects of this ill-informed, discriminatory piece. Although there is no specific mention of mental distress in the article, it plays on the stereotypes that too often marginalise and shame people who have experience of mental distress.

Sweeping phrases that shun, criminalise and inspire fear towards

Your opinion matters to us. Email us at editor@times.co.nz; comment on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ timesonlinenz; or write to us at The Editor, Times Newspapers, PO Box 259-243, Botany, Auckland 2163; fax (09) 271-8073. Letters should not exceed 200 words and should carry the name, residential address and contact telephone number of the author. Nom de plumes not accepted.

those experiencing mental distress are rife throughout this article.

Leading with the sensationalist headline ‘nutter’, the article labels the person as ‘crazy’ and a ‘nutcase’.

Using this language in any context – but particularly in the media – can cause people who live with mental distress to feel shame and isolation. The repercussions of this are that people may be discouraged to seek the help they need and deserve out of fear of how they will be labelled and perceived.

It may also prompt people to use this language against others, and goes some way towards legitimising it. Mental health problems will be experienced by one in five Kiwis this year, and language that stigma-

tises and excludes our people has no place in the media.

Your article defines the subject as someone to be feared and associates this fear with their mental health. The young man is described negatively in relation to other “respectable” people, profiling him as a menace in contrast. Comments such as the “respectable” Kevin, encountered “no problems – until this issue with the alleged arsonist” and Kevin “tried to throw ‘the nutcase’ out” are discriminatory. The incident could have been reported effectively without the use of this stigmatising language.

The New Zealand media have come a long way in recent years, and we, as a country, have led the way in reducing stigma and discrimination for people who experience mental distress. Unhelpful, ill-informed reporting such as this is a real backwards step.

We hope that we can act together to remedy this type of reporting – for the better. Words have the power to change public perception.

Changing, or removing, articles like these are a chance to improve them for the better. We urge you to carefully consider your editorial choices and responsibility when using quotes from other people. We invite you and your team to look at our new media guidelines created as part of our Like Minds, Like Mine programme. The guidelines are designed to help the media report on mental health issues, and people with mental distress in a fair, accurate and balanced manner.

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Where will we put these teachers?

Maybe our politicians need to go back to school themselves.

Their maths definitely need a lot of work.

The government is seeking to find 800 teachers overseas. Does that not increase the housing shortage by a further 800?

Bob Wichman, Botany

Twyford should go

Just one tin of paint

I can appreciate that the board may be accumulating a surplus so that it afford something special but it is disappointing that it can not afford a pot of yellow paint and an hour of someone’s time to put some disabled parking at the ferry terminal.

M.Chiswick

Does Trump get it?

The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ) is the pre-eminent group of scientists summarising the research in climate science.

Asked if he would read the recent report, President Trump replied he wanted to see who drew it.

Now there’s an idea. Someone give him a cartoon. Or a comic illustrating the end of Western Civilisation. Start with the finish of Florida.

Dennis N Horne, Howick

Phil Twyford is saying if Aucklanders don’t want state houses in their suburbs, then they should leave.

I beg to differ.

In fact, he is the one that should leave.

It was his party that sat idly by and allowed the National Party to bring in thousands upon thousands of new immigrants knowing that Auckland didn’t have the houses to provide for them that caused the current housing shortage in the first place.

If I were the residents of the character suburbs of Mt Albert and Mt Roskill, who will bear the brunt of his state houses (knowing that these houses certainly aren’t fit for any quality family life, lacking play areas sunlight, lawns and trees for children to enjoy.

They can only add to Auckland’s recent downgrade for having the poorest quality of life of all New Zealand’s cities), I would be calling for a vote of no confidence in the Housing Minister.

Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay

Monster monopoly gobbles Highland Park, tenants are next In March it was announced Highland Park Shopping Centre had been purchased by Foodstuffs who revealed eventually bringing a new shopping option to the area. The move has meant many shops have had to go in advance of major redelopment works. Some remain, and they’re not happy. This is a note penned by five remaining retailers who wish to remain anonymous.

Highland Park, arguably one of the last bastions of community shopping, where there is genuine sense of heart and soul, the retailers are artisans, have built trusted relationships, some of which span generations of customers, are being evicted.

Foodstuffs have bought Highland Park, have decided to tear it down and evict the tenants.

The commitment that these tenants gave exhibited to Highland Park and the wider community for because to foodstuffs, is sadly of no interest.

The tenants are desperate to stay and to continue to serve their community, however they understand that big business is all about making money and that Foodstuffs can make more money if they are evicted.

However, the tenants are saddened that the village like ambience will be replaced with glass, concrete and chrome. That their place in the community service will be replaced by ‘chain’ stores and their customers served by employees rather than proprietors, who come and go and the art of enduring customers relationship and service lost.

While the tenants have leases, with up to nine years remaining, many of which were resigned shortly before Foodstuffs purchased Highland Park, there has been little or no direct communication with the tenants.

Instead, as is the case with monopolies in New Zealand, they always get their own way and are accustomed to steam rolling anyone or anything in their way.

To this end, Foodstuffs have appointed Colliers International to manage the Highland Park and

insist that all tenant communication must be via Colliers International.

The goal being to create some distance between Foodstuffs and any messy publicity associated with the eviction of tenants and likewise disavow themselves of any questionable eviction tactics.

While Colliers International are property managers for Highland park and the tenants in good faith continue to pay management fees, the management of the centre has been in sharp decline, with on site management presence axed, repairs and maintenance increasingly unattended and day to day communication primary limited to email, which often remain unanswered.

It is the view of the remaining Highland Park tenants that the management fees that they faithfully pay per their lease, are ironically being applied to manage their eviction, rather than managing the centre for both their benefit and that of their tenants.

To date the tenants main engagement with Colliers International have been with the company’s leasing brokers, who will personally benefit from a massive financial windfall, once the last tenant is evicted and they can begin leasing off architectural plans to ‘main street retail chains’.

It is therefore no surprise that these brokers, when dealing with tenants, trade in fear, uncertainty and doubt, which for those tenants not familiar with an eviction process, creates huge anxiety and stress.

In the main, communication of this nature has been verbal, eliminating any paper trail of the nature of this engagement with tenants.

Most of Highland Park retailers who remain are extremely unhappy with the state of affairs

There is no dignity in the process; the brokers have an agenda but no empathy for or understanding of how their actions impact the tenant’s lives and future.

A common theme in the broker messaging is, agree to our token settlement now, or you will receive nothing once we serve a formal eviction notice.

Some tenants have panicked, taken a token deal and left, placing pressure on the remaining tenants of having to trade amongst vacant shops.

For the remaining tenants, this token settlement will cause them financial ruin. Their tenancy is their business, is their livelihood and their nest egg for retirement.

If the tenants had to move and to start again, any settlement, at the minimum must include the loss of income while they re-establish themselves, the cost of moving, the cost of a new shop fit out. In the court of public opinion, this would seem reasonable but not to Colliers International of their master.

The tenants feel bullied and fearful for their future.

Ironically, not all tenants are being evicted from the Highland Park Shopping Centre. For exam-

ple ASB and Westpac banks will remain and likewise the TAB. It begs the question, is this because these tenants have the resources to stand up to a monopoly, which would make their eviction difficult and expensive?

The small, independent tenants desperately need a champion, a champion that will stand up for them, a champion that has the power and conviction to stare down a monster monopoly.

Unfortunately, unless the champion has political credentials or is a large benevolent corporate, these tenants are ultimately doomed and will face financial ruin after decades of service to their local community.

The question remains, should this be necessary?

Why is there not some protection or mechanism for calculating fair compensation for tenants when forced to leave a tenancy before the end of the lease?

Why does the NZ government continue to put up with monopolies that dictate the terms of their constituent’s everyday lives?

In the case of Foodstuffs, what is paid for food and the quality of this food?

This article is a balanced, true and accurate account of the tenant’s plight at Highland Park, sadly they are unable to tell their own story because they are gagged, under the terms of their lease with Foodstuffs, to make public comment and risk legal action if they do make comment.

But in the end, all they ask is to be treated fairly, with dignity and for there to be integrity in a genuine process of engagement, with Foodstuffs and Colliers International, to

either let them stay or to compensate them fairly if they must go by.

Antoinette Laird from Foodstuffs responds: We absolutely understand that there is some uncertainty around the development of Highland Park — it’s a huge project with many moving parts. We are redeveloping this Centre with our customers front of mind, to ensure that it is fit for the future, that it is an asset for the community and that it will provide an outstanding experience for locals, alongside employment opportunities. Our focus is always on providing all New Zealanders with quality affordable groceries in places which are great to work and shop in.

All our stores are run by owneroperators who are deeply embedded in their communities, getting to know their customers as they walk the floor daily. Our New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square owners support their locals to the tune of millions of dollars a year to do everything from kitting out rugby, netball, football and bowls teams to sponsoring school trips, supplying foodbanks and supporting the likes of the Starship Foundation, Breast Cancer Foundation, our in school Food for Thought education programme and social enterprises like Eat My Lunch.

We take our responsibilities as a landlord very seriously and use experts to help us do that. While we believe we have been fair and have communicated clearly with existing tenants as we are able, the changes we are planning may not suit everyone and may alter a handful of tenants’ plans. We are totally happy to listen to their concerns and take these into account as our plans are developed.

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Owler’s book to help our migrants L

ong-term Howick resident Clifford Owler arrived in New Zealand from Glasgow in 1956 on the HMS Captain Cook to work as a baker.

Owler had taken advantage of the ‘Ten Pound Pom’ scheme – an opportunity to start a new and potentially exciting life in Auckland, on the other side of the world. Finding his ‘place’ in Auckland took quite a while, with many challenges and setbacks along the way.

However, at 87 years old, Owler, can now look back with dignity and pleasure at having established a home in what he calls “our New Zealand”.

A passion to help other migrants, has recently led Clifford to recently publish a memoir: The Ordinary Life of a Ten Pound Pom. In the book Owler shares his struggles and triumphs, in finding work, family and eventually home in Aotearoa-New Zealand.

It is Owler hope that sharing his story will encourage new migrants to recognise the opportunities and beauty of their new country. Despite any initial setbacks they face, he hopes they

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UP TO Clifford Owler with Howick Local Board member Adele White at his recent book launch.

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can be as lucky and happy as he has been in his adopted country.

Owler has now lived in Howick sixty-years - having raised his children here as well as being involved in other local community initiatives. Notably, Owler has worked over the last 20 years with many new migrants to New Zealand, as part of the Manukau

ESOL Home Tutoring scheme. He has really enjoyed helping these new migrants settle into their new home and has made several good friends, as a result.

If you are a migrant and would like a copy of Owler’s book (or are simply interested in reading his story), please email cliffordo@ xtra.co.nz. Books are $20.

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Three reasons National will axe the fuel tax

Youth MP selected for Botany electorate

By FARIDA MASTER Even as the raging controversy of Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross being accused by Leader of Opposition Simon Bridges, as the leaker of travel expenses was being discussed on every news channel, a speech competition to select a young MP for Botany went ahead on Monday evening at the Howick Bowling Club.

While no one that evening knew the fate of the Mr Ross’ career to be decided by the National caucus the next morning, the young representatives from different colleges in the area- vied to represent him in Parliament as they spoke on the fiery topic `Should there be limits on free speech in a democratic society?’

Each Member of Parliament selects a young MP to represent them in Parliament for two days in July. The youth MP gets a chance to experience what is it to be in Parliament for two days.

The young speakers were judged by a motley group of Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Somerville, Rotary Club of Botany East Tamaki and Highbrook Rotary as well as the Lions Club and National Party loyalists.

While Leane Te Boekhorts from Ormiston College, Kelly Mascarenhas from Santa Maria College, Kate Hartley from

Simeon Brown

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umber 1: The Tax is dramatically increasing the cost of living.

We rely on fuel. Whether that is driving to work, picking up our children from school, or going to the supermarket. It is also essential for the movement of goods around the country. The groceries you pick up at the supermarket, the new phone you bought online which arrives by courier, the coffee you buy at the local café.

When National talks about the cost of fuel we don’t just mean the cost it imposes on everyday New Zealanders filling up their car, we’re also talking about the increased cost that it puts on everything throughout the New Zealand economy.

When the cost of an essential item like fuel increases at such a dramatic rate as we have seen this year it has a flow-on effect across the economy, and ultimately onto the consumer who ends up paying for the increased cost.

Number 2: The Government doesn’t need the additional tax.

Just last week the Government posted a record $5.5bn surplus. This surplus is largely

due to the prudent financial management that National provided during the last 9 years. We brought New Zealand through the Global Financial Crisis, the Christchurch and Kaikoura Earthquakes, and turned the NZ economy into one of the fastest growing in the world.

We had to make tough decisions. But we left the books in good shape. The Regional Fuel Tax will raise $150m per year but against the context of a Government with massive cash surpluses, this additional tax clearly isn’t required.

New Zealanders are being fleeced by a Government which only knows how to do two things. Tax and spend.

Number 3: Transport can be funded without the increased fuel taxes The real reason why the Government has increased fuel taxes so dramatically has been because of their ideologically driven decision to build a tram line up Dominion Road. This project alone will cost billions of dollars and has stripped funding away from other needed transport priorities. In order to fill this hole, the Gov-

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ernment has had to find other revenue sources for transport.

National is committed to investing in infrastructure and building the transport system that Auckland needs (we funded the Waterview Tunnel and City Rail Link), however, a tram line up Dominion road to the airport is not the solution. It will take 60 minutes to travel from the Airport to the City (twice what it takes in a car), and will only be used by a small number of people who live near the tram line.

Residents in Pakuranga won’t feel the benefit of this project and will be paying through the nose for it.

What you can do: Sign our Petition National has launched a new petition calling on the Government to acknowledge the burden Kiwi families are facing and do something about it. It needs to cancel its new taxes.

You can add your name to our petition at the following link: https://www.national. org.nz/axe_the_tax/ ■ Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga

Botany Downs Secondary College, Ethan McCormick from Howick College and Jordyn Trallop from Elim Christian College well articulated their thoughts on the pro and cons of freedom of speech, the audience voted by secret ballot.

The contenders for the Botany seat in Parliament were asked about their priority and goals, should they be chosen as Youth MP for Botany.

Kate Hatley from Botany Downs Secondary College was declared as a winner who will represent the Botany MP in Parliament. She said her priority would be to encourage diversity and focus on mental health.

The Times had earlier written about Kate entering an international short film competition with her film From the Hospital Bed that captures some of her experiences of hitting rock bottom after falling off a skateboard and struggling to walk for two years.

The speech competition was run by Mr Ross’s staff, while television camera crews patiently kept vigil outside his new home waiting to get a comment from the 32-year-old MP about the explosive tweets on Mr Bridges unlawful activity.

As we go to press Ross has quit as National MP and is going to contest as an independent candidate from Botany.

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Largest fleet in years for big race W

hile the weather is difficult to predict with any certainty one week out from the race start, one thing that the organisers of the PIC Coastal Classic do know for sure, is that there is a fresh buzz about the iconic event.

“We’re pretty happy to see nearly 170 boats entered already, with a few last registrations still trickling in,” said Commodore of the organising NZ Multihull Yacht Club, Greer Houston.

Starting from 9:30am tomorrow (Friday, October 19), the 36th edition of this coastal yacht race from Auckland to Russell has experienced nearly 10 per cent growth from last year. With the biggest fleet in the last five years, participants will chase the fastest time of 5 hours 13 minutes which was set by Team Vodafone Sailing (now called Team Frank Racing) in 2014.

“Last year we introduced a cruising rally division, and the feedback reassured us that this was a loved addition to the race” said Greer.

“I’m glad we expanded on that concept because the cruising rally fleet has nearly tripled.”

At 119 nautical miles long and as one of the biggest races of its type in the Southern Hemisphere, the fastest boats will reach Russell in as little as six hours, and the slowest will be cut short by the race deadline of 3pm Saturday.

While Team Frank Racing will be on the water to defend their title, there are only a handful that are true contenders to strip them of the overall record. What is more at risk is the boat class records, and records per boat size, because there are an astonishing 83 boats that are new to the race, or haven’t competed in many years.

Included in the new boats to challenge the status quo is Satur-

Steinlager at PIC Coastal Classic 2017.

day Night Special, a Roper 9000 designed and built by Allan Roper and to be skippered for this race by his 14-year-old son, Tim. Also brand new to the scene is Aela, a CNB66 and the first of its type in New Zealand.

The NZ Sailing Trust, longtime supporters of the race, have entered the legendary Steinlager II into the race and plan to inspire the next generation of coastal sailors by taking 10 students from Okaihu College in the Far North on the return trip back from Russell to Auckland.PIC Coastal Classic race director Anthony McBride said: “We’re seeing a lot of diversity in the fleet this year and are working carefully to meet the needs and wants of today’s group of sailors.

“The event has changed since the initial drag race in 1982, and we’re fortunate to have partners alongside us supporting this evolution and also holding steadfast on the important traditions of the race.”

Spectators will be able to follow the race online www. coastalclassic.co.nz with livestreaming of the start and finish also available online facebook.

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PIC Coastal Classic The PIC Coastal Classic is New Zealand’s biggest coastal yacht race and has marked the start of the summer boating season for 36 years.

The current race record was set by Team Vodafone Sailing (now named Frank Racing) in 2014 with a time of 5 hours, 13 minutes.

PIC Insurance Brokers are the key partner that enable this event’s success.

The fleet size has continued its upward trend with 167 boats registered as of 8am on 12th October.

Best on-water photography and filming is from 9:15am- 10:15am on Friday October 19.

Pre-race interviews can be conducted at any of Auckland’s central marinas, with the bulk of race activity at Westhaven Marina.

SOLUTIONS, with the Citizens Advice Bureau Sometimes life sucks!

Navigating the challenges of everyday life with its dramatic ups and downs can sometimes get in the way of well being. When life gets tough, it’s easy to find yourself in a dark place that is difficult to get out of.

Dealing with depression and anxiety is hard. In the Mental Health Awareness Week it is good to open up conversations about dealing with depression and anxiety even if most people are too embarrassed to bring it out in the open.

A lot of times people are asked to just `pull yourself together’ which is easier said than done.

Taking care of your mental or emotional health is important. Your mental health won’t always take care of itself, especially in the stressful times.

More information about the signs of depression, what causes it and how you can help are on the

Ministry of Health’s website :https://depression.org.nz/ is-it-depression-anxiety/ depression/ The next most important step is to seek help for depression, the first one being talking to someone or your doctor or to ring the following help lines: ■■ Lifeline: 0800 543 354 for telephone counselling (or the Chinese Lifeline 0800 888 880 ■■ which provides the Lifeline service in Cantonese and Mandarin) ■■ Samaritans: 0800 726 666 for support and listening.

■■ Kidsline: 0800 54 37 54 (a Lifeline service) for support and listening for young people ■■ Youthline: 0800 376 633 for support and information for teens ■■ Barnardos’ What’s Up for children and teens, for support and listening 0800 WHAT’S UP (0800 942 8787) Men are less likely to seek help. They believe that society expects them to handle their problems by themselves or just harden up and get over it.

That’s faulty thinking and the depression helpline has been set up to help them.

Depression Helpline on 0800 111 757 for telephone counselling or text 4202 You can also get help via the Citizens Advice Bureau free counselling services, or they can help you find local counsellors in your area who provide face to face counselling.

Solutions - this editorial has been compiled by Chris and is a regular column from the Pakuranga Citizens Advice Bureau, Library Building Ph 576 -8331 and Botany Citizens Advice Bureau, Rear Food Court Entrance, Botany Town Centre, Phone 271 5382 or phone 0800 267 222 for free, confidential and informative help.

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Good turn out at Howickian Reunion

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he Howick Bowling Club was filled with laughter and chatter as Howickians gathered together for their annual catch-up on Sunday, October 7.

Many attending brought photographs that told a story of days gone by and shared memories of past generations – ‘Do you remember the iconic dairy at Mellons Bay Beach where the best ice-creams were to be had?’

‘And what about Webster’s Store on Selwyn Road near Howick Beach?’

‘Did you see Howick District High School photos…they are trying to put names to faces’ ‘I remember your grandfather

and your mother …’

‘You were in my class weren’t you?’

It was good to see the former Mayor of Howick Morrin Cooper and Howick’s premier historian Alan La Roche in attendance together with many older identities and families who had a connection with Howick’s past.

Acknowledgement was made of Howickians who have passed away in the last 12 months. Particular mention was made of Trevor Black who was a stalwart supporter of Howick and the Reunion over the years.

A delicious array of home baking brought by the ladies, was there

for everyone to sample.

Retiring convenor and maker of scrumptious sandwiches and cakes, Pamela Taylor, handed the reins to new convenor Gay Bevan.

Pamela was congratulated and acknowledged for her considerable contribution in keeping the reunion to the fore.

We are assured that the Howickian Reunion is in good hands and will continue well into the future beyond its 30 year anniversary in 2019.

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Gay Bevan, new convenor Howickian Reunion, left, and Pamela Taylor retiring convenor Howickian Reunion.

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The City of Sails Chorus won the silver medal at the Barbershop Harmony New Zealand contest in Tauranga recently.

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City of Sails Chorus picks up silver medal The City of Sails Chorus – which has many members from the Howick/Pakuranga area has taken second place in the national men’s barbershop harmony contest in Tauranga, its best result in seven years.

The contest pits choruses from around New Zealand against each other, each having to sing two songs which are assessed by a panel of international judges.

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The chorus performed “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz, and Elvis Presley’s “Love Me” in their award-winning performance.

The gold medal was awarded to Wellington’s Vocal FX chorus, with the Manawatunes from Palmerston North taking the Bronze.

Chorus president Warwick Jones was thrilled with the result.

“The hard work that we have has put in over recent weeks has paid off. We couldn’t be happier,” he says.

Local man Richard Hedley has been a member of the chorus for 15 years and says, “The camaraderie of all singers from across the country marks out this annual contest, held in a different city each year, as special. Our chorus is about enjoying what we do and coming second against strong competition is the icing on the cake this year.”

Father and son Bryce and Samuel Turner have been members of the chorus for more than four years, Samuel being currently the youngest member.

“There is something quite unique about hanging out with a diverse group of guys, practising and perfecting music that is ultimately a very precise blend of just four parts. It is hugely rewarding after all the practise, to be able to deliver a really great performance and see the audience really enjoying it. This year the judges obviously enjoyed it too.”

The Turners also sing together in a barbershop quartet that also had great success in the recent competitions.

The City of Sails Chorus has long been an active participant in Auckland’s community choir scene. Its 40 members are of all ages and come from all over the Auckland region. “What unites us is a love of close harmony, and the opportunity to contribute to the community through music, while not forgetting the importance of having fun at the same time,” says Jones.

Musical director Richard Harker says that the chorus has a busy season of Christmas carol performances coming up, and is actively seeking new members. “We offer singing coaching from beginner through to accomplished levels, in a friendly and fun environment. Come along any Monday evening, you will be made most welcome,” he says.

The chorus rehearses in Balmoral – see www.cityofsailschorus.com for details.

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Her Care Suite has its own kitchenette, lounge and ensuite, and her bedroom easily accommodates her queen bed and treasured pieces. “I thought it would be hard to downsize, but I’m very comfortable here.” After cooking for herself for so many years, Catherine was also concerned about the food. “I’m fussy about my food, but the meals are lovely. I’ve put on 4 kgs!”

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settled into life at Elmwood so easily and is clearly enjoying the company of the staff and her new neighbours. “Mum’s really thriving. We’re very pleased.”

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Keep up the oral work

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O

ral health affects our general health and well-being It is important that an older person, just like anyone else, limits the intake of sugary food and drinks, brushes twice daily, and regularly visits the dentist.

Benefits of regular check-ups: • A professional clean at least twice a year is necessary to remove calculus – calcified spots – that are hard to remove from teeth by brushing and flossing alone • Regular check-ups will help detect the early signs of gum disease and any other oral health issues experienced with ageing • Dentists can help prevent problems associated with dry mouth by recommending appropriate methods or treatments to restore moisture in your mouth • Regular visits can also help detect and replace weakening old restorations.

The introduction of fluoride in drinking water, and the use of fluoride toothpastes have played a significant role in the reduction of decay in all age groups.

The belief that fluoride only benefits children is not true. Fluoride helps prevent decay in all age groups.

Gum disease, dry mouth, sensitivity, root caries, weakening old restorations, and missing teeth

are some of the common oral health issues experienced with ageing.

Dry Mouth

Dry mouth or Xerostomia is a condition where the mouth becomes very dry due to reduced saliva flow.

People suffering from dry mouth are more susceptible to tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath and soft tissue irritation for those who wear dentures.

Warning Signs • Difficulty in swallowing and speaking * Dryness in the mouth * Burning sensation or sore feeling in the mouth

Root Decay

As we age our gums may recede due to the damage caused by hard brushing and gum infections.

Receding gums causes the exposure of the root surfaces of teeth. They absorb stains readily and are not as resistant to decay as the rest of the tooth. When decay occurs, the root becomes softened and darkly stained.

Prevention • Avoid vigorous brushing and use soft-bristled toothbrush •Use fluoride toothpaste.

■ Deepa Hughes is the Oral Health Promotion Manager, New Zealand Dental Association

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Key ingredients to ageing well “W

hen most of us think about retirement, we tend to think about the ‘young-old’ years – from 65 to around 80 or so,” explains Bonnie. “We don’t tend to think about what would happen if we live to 90 or 100 – and what we want to get out of that stage of life.”

These days, the number of people living into their 90s or even into their 100s is growing rapidly.

What’s more, it’s inevitable that the longer you live, the higher your chance of having some sort of health or disability issue. That’s why Bonnie believes it’s crucial to ask yourself ‘what strategies do I need to enjoy life and what’s my attitude going to be?’

It can be a real challenge for people to stay positive if they do have health issues. “It is normal to grieve for the things you have lost,” says Bonnie.

But she believes that this is where attitude comes in to play.

“For example, being told you can’t drive any more is upsetting, but you can either stay at home feeling sad or you can think, “okay, I can’t do that, but what else can I do? Sure, you’ll have to plan a bit more and be more reliant on others, but you can still get out there and enjoy life.”

The other thing that can really help is to learn to accept support.

“Independence can be overrated,” says Bonnie.

“Independence isn’t about having no support, it’s about continuing to have a say in your life. I suggest to many older people that they just get the support they need to lead a good

life. If you need a walker and it means you can be more mobile and get out more, then get one, Bonnie Robinson Photo supplied embrace it.”

The beauty of the environment at HBH Senior Living is that residents are supported with the help they need to have a great life. “Some people fight the idea of living in a retirement village or care facility, but there’s no point sitting at home alone all day. It’s about giving yourself permission to try new things – you never know, you may just find that you enjoy it!”

“The Eden Alternative (which is a key part of HBH’s philosophy of care) provides a fantastic framework for older people to think about what they want out of life. It’s based on the pillars of ‘companionship, connection, meaning and purpose’ – the things that make life worth living,” says Bonnie. “Our job is to help our residents find those things in their older lives.”

The ‘Virtual Village’ concept currently being explored by HBH Senior Living will also make a difference to older people in the Howick community.

“The Virtual Village is all about older people in the community overcoming loneliness by supporting each other; creating connection and purpose, and using the skills they’ve gained in a lifetime. It’s also about giving back – because if you’re helping others, then no-one is completely dependent.”

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HBH’s apartments offer the best of both worlds: the freedom of independent living, with help on hand if you need it. Our 42 modern apartments are ideally located in the heart of Howick in a small, friendly, caring community with shops, facilities and activities nearby. So why not make the move? Like our other residents, you may just love it.

To request a brochure or make an appointment email us at enquiries@hbh.org.nz or call 09 538 0800. www.hbh.org.nz

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Retirement ranks as one of the more stressful events we face in our lives. The American Institute of Stress lists retirement as the 10th most stressful life event, coming in behind events such as death of a spouse and close relative, marriage, divorce and separation, being fired from work, personal injury and being imprisoned.

Research around retirement has identified some of the factors that make retirement a positive experience. Four key elements have emerged from studies where those 80 years and over were asked what they found enjoyable about retirement.

These included: • Social Networking • Activities • Creativity • Learning Maintaining old social networks and building new ones is important for your physical and mental health. Memory and cognitive function are also thought to be protected by social interactions. If you are not currently actively participating in your community – consider setting this as a goal for yourself to substitute for the potential reduction in social contacts associated with retiring from a workplace.

Joining a club, or a class or group in your area. Search online or check with the academic institutions, community centres or local libraries.

Taking up new activities provides the opportunity for both physical and mental exercise. Activities like dancing, bridge, mah-jong, tai chi, golf or volunteering. Volunteering your time to a good cause can extend your contacts, particularly if this is based around your interests.

Activating your creative side by taking up a creative past-time assists brain health. This can involve taking up painting, gardening or hand crafts. Keeping your mind active through life-long learning keeps your mind active and contributes to brain health. Activities like learning a language or taking up playing a musical instrument or exploring new subjects of interest to you.

Ensuring that you get enough sleep and that your sleep pattern is not disturbed by any stress related to retirement. Quality sleep improves our mood, sharpens the mind, gives us energy to approach our busy lives and sleep is essential for memory.

Getting your body into a sleep-wake cycle by getting up at the same time each day. Aim to get over 7 hours sleep per night.

Exposing yourself to sunlight each day or sitting by your window if it is too cold to go outside. Exercising each day – but avoid exercising within 2 hours of bedtime.

Making your evening meal a light meal that is not too spicy. Avoiding stimulants that keep you awake: Caffeine, alcohol and tobacco will keep you awake. Above all - develop a sleep ritual when going to be to sleep and talk to your GP or nurse if you have any health issue related to retirement.

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Dr. Kate Griffiths, GP Dr Kate Griffiths starts at Crawford Medical Centre in October. Kate grew up in Wales and did her medical training at Southampton University in the South of England. Kate trained as a GP in London and has worked as a GP for 17 years in the North of England. Kate fell in love with New Zealand when she worked here as a Registrar.

Kate is now returning to New Zealand with her family to fulfil her ambition to work here long term. Kate is interested in all areas of general practice and has special interests in dermatology, women’s health and family planning.

In her spare time, Kate can be found running, mountain biking or taking the family dog for long walks. Kate is looking forward to exploring New Zealand further with her family.

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Dr Anna Lawrence has joined the team of specialists at Crawford Specialist Centre at 12 Picton Street. Anna is a New Zealand trained Urologist with subspecialty training in male and female voiding dysfunction, management of post prostate cancer therapy complications, incontinence, Urethral and Pelvic Reconstructive Urology, adolescence urology and neuro-urology.

Since returning home to NZ, Anna has been striving to increase the education and standard of reconstruction and Neuro-Urology in NZ, thereby improving the care of conditions and improving the quality of life of her patients. Anna enjoys presenting both nationally and internationally to ensure that she stays current and on the cutting edge of the latest techniques and knowledge for her practice.

For referrals to Dr Lawrence: phone 320-0640 or email reception@ urologyspecialist.co.nz to make an appointment at Crawford Specialist Centre to see Dr Anna Lawrence.

Dr Anurag Sekra, Gastroenterologist

Dr Anurag Sekra has joined the team of Specialists at Crawford Specialist Centre, 12 Picton Street Howick. Anurag is a New Zealand trained Gastroenterologist who was born and brought up in India. Anurag attended medical school in Amlaty, Kazakhstan and completed his Gastroenterology and Hepatology advanced training at Auckland.

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Fred Baur was a chemist from Ohio who invented the iconic design of the Pringles can and crisps.

Pringles went on to become one of Procter & Gamble’s highest earners and today has annual sales of over $1 billion. In 2008, in accordance with his wishes, Fred’s ashes were buried in a Pringles can.

Gene Roddenberry was the creator of Star Trek. His will included instructions to have his ashes scattered via a space satellite orbiting Earth. The act was carried out in 1997.

And what about the pets? Dusty Springfield, the British singer known for such hits as I Will Follow Him, made her cat a priority in her last will and testament. The instructions stated that the cat was to be fed imported baby food and serenaded with Springfield’s songs. Additionally, the singer also arranged for the cat to marry his new guardian’s pet cat.

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Gene Roddenberry was the creator of Star Trek. His will included instructions to have his ashes scattered via a space satellite orbiting Earth.

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• If a will is up to date and everything is taken care of, families can grieve properly • The cost of not having a will can easily be many times the cost of making one.

Over the years, unusual will requests have made headlines. Here are a few examples: Gene Roddenberry

The creator of Star Trek had a will that included instructions to have his ashes scattered via a space satellite orbiting earth. The act was carried out in 1997.

Dusty Springfield

The British singer, known for such hits as I Will Follow Him made her cat a priority in her last will and testament. Instructions stated that the cat was to be fed imported baby food and serenaded with Springfield’s songs. Additionally, the

singer also arranged for the cat to marry his new guardian’s pet cat.

Mark Gruenwald

The Executive Editor of Captain America and Iron Man, who was also involved in other Marvel Comics, stated that he wished for his ashes to be mixed with the ink used to print the comic books. They were.

Napoleon Bonaparte

In his last will and testament, the famous French military genius requested that, upon his death, his head was to be shaved and his hair distributed to his family and friends.

Luis Carlos da Camara

When the Portuguese aristocrat wrote up his will, he left his considerable fortune to 70 strangers randomly chosen out of a Lisbon phone directory.

Fredric Baur

This chemist from Ohio invented the iconic design of the Pringles can and crisps. Pringles went on to become of Procter & Gamble’s highest earners and today has annual sales of over $1 billion. In 2008, in accordance with his wishes, Fredric’s ashes were buried in a Pringles can.

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e’re all embracing spring, and not just because of the warmer – and most welcome – termperatures.

Spring encourages to get outdoors a lot more, to use our garden spaces, our decks and balconies, irrespective of size. Spring gets us to take another look at our gardens, little and large.

It’s a great time to assess what veges you want,, and where. And what about some colour, not just in the shape of the myriad offerings we have access to at our garden centres?

Outdoor furnishings are obviously important too if you want to take full advantage of the weather and your spaces.

Indoor furnishings need not be immune to the changes in season. Tastes can change, even if it’s temporary right?

Angain size is not an issue. It doesn’t matter a jot whether you’re in a large family home or in an apartment or townhouse, you can still enjoy your herbs and flowers and vege patches.

Indoors you can splash out on paint or wall coverings or furniture. The sky really is the limit. It’s basically accessorising your pad right?!

You know your favourite furnishing stores and paint shops and garden centres. It needn’t be expensive and it’ll give you a chance to freshen up the look of your place.

I came across this interesting list from Kelsey Kloss (www.elledecor.com) and her seven best

Even smaller courtyards are worth working on.

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Furnishings are dictated by decor and vice-versa don’t you reckon?

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Spring Furnishings Warmer weather, more inspiration Acrylic

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Marble wallpaper

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While slathering Calacatta gold marble all over your home is an expensive habit, an accent wall of marble wallpaper is a stylish and unexpected touch that’s also, ahem, reasonable.

The growing interest in acrylic is perfectly, er, clear: Searches for acrylic decor have increased by 50 percent on Pinterest, and the material is quickly appearing on everything from modern tables to chic floating frames. If you’re working with a small space, see-through acrylic furniture can also be a strategic choice to help open up the room.

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he low number of new listings in July has meant that the number of houses sold in New Zealand during September decreased by -3 per cent year-on-year.

This was the lowest level number of properties sold since January this year, 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.

The number of properties sold across the country fell from 5674 in September 2017 to 5506 in September this year – 168 fewer properties. This is the lowest for the month of September since September 2011.

For New Zealand excluding Auckland, the number of properties sold decreased by -3.3 per cent– 133 fewer properties when compared to September 2017 (from 4,023 to 3,890).

In Auckland, the number of properties sold decreased by -2.1 per cent or 35 fewer properties, from 1651 in September 2017 to 1616 in September 2018.

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“However, with August and September’s listing numbers up 0.1 per cent and 11.7 per cent respectively, it is expected that October and November’s sales volumes will be much stronger – particularly as people want to sell ahead of Christmas,” continues Norwell.

Across the country 12 out of 16 regions saw a fall in volumes with 6 of those regions experiencing double-digit decreases.

In Auckland, the number of properties sold decreased by -2.1 per cent or 35 fewer properties, from 1651 in September 2017 to 1616 in September 2018.

(from 54 to 71 – an additional 17 houses) ■■ Southland: +22.3 per cent (from 139 to 170 – an additional 31 houses) ■■ Waikato: +9.1 per cent (from 582 to 635 – an additional 53 houses).

Regions with the largest annual decrease in sales volumes were: ■■ Northland: -21.9 per cent (from 215 to 168 – 47 fewer houses) – the lowest since January 2018 ■■ Gisborne: -21.7 per cent (from 60 to 47 – 13 fewer houses) – the lowest since January 2018 ■■ West Coast: -18.9 per cent (from 37 to 30 – 7 fewer houses) – the lowest since December 2017.

Prices continue to grow in the regions with 4 regions achieving record prices While volumes were down around many parts of the country, the reverse was true from a price perspective, with 14 out of 16 regions experiencing an increase in median prices when compared to September last year.

There were also some regions with strong annual increase in sales volumes including: ■■ Marlborough: +31.5 per cent

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Auckland’s housing market has continued its now predictably stable pattern, with a median price of $850,000 the exact same price as September last year.

“There are now seven regions across New Zealand that have median prices in excess of the half a million-dollar mark with Northland the newest region to go over this level.

“Additionally, there are already three regions that have exceeded the $600,000 median mark and with Nelson’s median sitting at $592,000 it may not be too far away until we have a fourth region edging over the $600,000 mark,” points out Norwell.

“With our population growth and demand for properties continuing to exceed the supply of housing stock, prices are likely to continue increasing in the short to medium term. In fact, new research issued

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Household Incomes Report released Minister of Social Development Carmel Sepuloni welcomed the release of the 13th Household Incomes Report and the complementary Material Wellbeing report.

changes in levels that officials cannot fully explain, even when the relatively small sample size (3500) is taken into account.

From next year, the Incomes Report will use improved data from Stats NZ. From 2020, it will provide greater precision by drawing on a sample of 20,000 households.

“Our focus is on making a difference to lives and ensuring our kids have every opportunity to thrive. New Zealand has the potential to be world leading in this space.

“Putting our children’s wellbeing at the heart of all of our decisions is the right thing to do,” Sepuloni said.

The Household Incomes Report shows: ■■ 52 per cent of renters receiving Accommodation Supplement were paying more than 50% of their income for housing, up from 40% in 2007 ■■ 65 per cent of those who stated they had a major problem with dampness, mould, or heating in their house lived in rental accommodation After housing cost incomes

for low-income households with children were still lower in 2015 in real terms than in the 1980’s.

“I am encouraged that the report shows this Government’s spending priorities are focused in the right places.

“We’ve committed to raising the incomes of low and middle income families though our Families Package, lifting thousands of children out of poverty, providing more affordable housing and rebuilding the public services –

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Lowest sales volumes ➤➤From page 28 “This means that price pressure could well be an issue for some time – particularly in our more densely populated cities,” says Norwell.

“Looking at the Auckland picture, we’ve seen Auckland’s median house price hover around the $850,000 mark for 18 months now – this incredibly stable market is positive for first time buyers who are desperately saving to get a foot on the property ladder.

“However, it’s also good for investors, buyers and sellers too, as it means that everyone knows what the market is doing – there don’t tend to be too many happy

people when the market is particularly volatile,” concludes Norwell.

Days to Sell

The median number of days to sell a property nationally increased by 2 days from 34 to 36 when compared to September last year.

For New Zealand excluding Auckland, the median days to sell increased on an annual basis by 3 days from 32 to 35.

Auckland saw the median number of days to sell a property increase by 2 days to 39 days (up from 37 in September 2017).

This is the lowest median days to sell since April this year.

Auctions

Auctions were used in 14.5 per cent of all sales across the country in September, with 798 properties selling under the hammer – this is down slightly from September 2017, when 14.8 per cent of properties (798) were sold via auction.

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The number of properties available for sale nationally increased by 5.2 per cent from 21,727 to 22,847 – an increase of 1120 properties compared to 12 months ago. This is the highest level of inventory for 4 months.

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y sales manager made an announcement to me that Tesla had offered Brian and me a test drive for the weekend.

How ridiculous, I thought.

I am a petrolhead and although I did know of Elon Musk, I had no idea or any interest in a vehicle that operated by battery.

I love my battery-operated chainsaw and blower but a car was a totally different concept.

Okay, I said, I will give it a go. I was asked if I wanted a saloon or an SUV so I decided, in for a penny, in for a pound - I would have the big SUV. The Tesla representative sent through the pick-up details and off we toddled to Karangahape Road in the city on a busy Friday afternoon to pick up said vehicle.

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Apprehension was setting in now and then I was told that the SUV I was to drive was the top-of-therange Model XP100D with a price tag of $206,000.

We were taken down to this basement area - where vehicles can come for a rapid recharge - and there was this black, beautiful vehicle that was to be ours for the weekend.

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It was thought the best option for me was chill. Thank goodness for that.

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Great... 2.30pm, Friday, K’ Road and now a thunderstorm loomed too in which to test drive a battery-driven vehicle.

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It took me a few minutes to adjust to the driving and then it was so easy ... a vehicle with every luxury and just so simple to drive.

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The weekend went so fast and the drive into the city on Monday was with my mind completely changed about electric vehicles.

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MW can build a decent motor car, but its accountants should go back to math class.

Case in point: BMW New Zealand is offering a Shadow Edition of its hot M140i hatch that’s got a bunch of extra kit.

This is special edition model that was developed by BMW internationally, not a local initiative where the M140i has optional extras bolted on it at the dealership.

It has more safety and comfort features, along with cosmetic enhancements that include black kidney grilles, black headlight

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The $8000 worth of goodies are Adaptive LED headlights; Driving Assistant; a Harman Kardon sound system; Professional spec navigation system with iD6; front and rear Park Distance Control (PDC); and Speed Limit Information.

That’s pretty straightforward.

It’s not until you check BMW’s price list that things get weird.

The standard M140i hatch is still available for $82,000, whereas the Shadow Edition has a recommended retail price of $69,900.

So, $82,000 plus $8000 of extra stuff equals $69,990. We checked that with BMW’s PR bloke who confirmed that the Shadow Edition price does indeed start with a ‘6’, not an ‘8’.

Normally, such a deal would suggest that the base car isn’t much chop and the company wants it gone, but that’s far from the case.

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027 296 1520

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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

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9 Ben Lomond Cres

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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 5 Bed Elwyn Cl $750 Steven 5 Bed Collier Dr $770 Steven BUCKLANDS BEACH 4 Bed Clovelly Rd $1000 Steven

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House Lots Retiring or Moving Overseas?

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Martin Caie 021 769 533 – martin.caie@raywhite.com Cathy Huang 021 883 600 – cathy.huang@raywhite.com

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

$$$

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We pay cash!!

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in good condition

Pinkys

READINGS

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Furniture Wanted

CAT DOORS

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Lloyd

Transit Traders Ltd

Deceased Estate

BOTANY OFFICE

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick – Ph 538 0680

BUYING

We purchase good quality house/flat and estate lots.

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Phone 09 532 9204 or 027 479 8942

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CD262112

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AMny LAM

Peacefully on October 8th, 2018, at Ellesmere Hospital, Leeston, after a long illness.

Aged 78 years.

Dearly loved husband of Lesley, loved father of Rebecca and Justine and a much loved Grandad of Max and Finn.

Loved brother of Philip and Michael, brother in law of Cathie and Glenis, and a much loved Uncle.

Messages to the Menzies family C/o 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.

Thanks to all the staff at Ellesmere Hospital for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Johns Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made on line to bit.ly/0818pdmenzies The Funeral Mass held for Peter was celebrated at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, High Street, Leeston, on Tuesday, October 16 at 11am.

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Handyperson required 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.

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Galbraiths is a well established Howick law firm that offers a wide range of legal services to its many clients.

We require a part time Trust Accountant, who has legal office experience to join us.

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We are looking for someone who is cheerful, helpful and very organised. This position is between 20-25 hours per week with flexibility to the right candidate. We offer a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and excellent working conditions in a thriving suburb. You will be supported by up to date technology.

If this roles interests you please forward your Curriculum Vitae in confidence to: stephen@galbraiths.co.nz or post to: Galbraith Lawyers, PO Box 38 345, Howick, Auckland 2145 Attn: Stephen Munro

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New direction for Howick Golf Club

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ew direction for the Howick Golf Club in 2018 has seen the employment of Rory Moor as the general manager.

A previous Head Professional, elite golf coach, mentor, ex PGA Tour player and board member of the NZPGA, Moor brings a wealth of golfing knowledge management to the position.

The illustrious Wentworth Golf Club, the site of the World Matchplay and European Masters is where he started the game in the UK moving onto the emerging European Tour with the likes of Nicklaus, Trevino, Palmer and also competed alongside so many of the greatest players of the 80s and 90s that included New Zealanders Sir Bob Charles, John Lister, Frank Nobilo and Greg Turner.

Working at Wentworth was a great experience alongside ex Ryder Cup player and Captain Bernard Gallacher, playing with the elite of the game and the likes of TV personality Bruce Forsythe and International soccer guru Danny Blanchflower before spending years perusing a professional playing career in Europe and Down Under.

Some small event victories came through a 10 year playing career during which time he emigrated to New Zealand and found his home in Howick where he has remained, time during

Howick Golf Club’s new general manager Rory Moor.

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the 80s in fact included a position as Head Professional at Howick.

Stints at Formosa, Pukekohe, North Shore, Whitford, Titirangi and Remuera among his clubs, he stated: “It may be easier to say where I have

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not worked in Auckland rather than where but all have given an invaluable insight to the game and club life.”

These factors were seen as a key asset to his appointment and aligned with the clubs new directive.

“We have a great team here at Howick and our new developments include our East Auckland Golf Academy which will be lead by Dan Rutlley our professional,” he said.

“Both Macleans College and Saint Kentigern College are taking advantage of the services, as are many of the local community who are looking to get into the sport.”

Improved practice areas and supporting services are planned and are seen as a key to the growth of the game promoting members of the future.

“The overall ethos is to develop the facility with more native flora and fauna along with creating a course that can be played all year round.

He also paid tribute to the previous manager Annette Smart and wished to build on the “great structure” that she had created.

“We have an amazing situation here on the peninsula with some of the best views in the world with a course that is so accessible. From the beginner to the elite player Howick Golf Club just a great place to be,” said Moor.

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Canada here to meet Black Sticks Canada beat Auckland 3-1 on Saturday at Llolyd Elsmore Park in the lead up to a series against The Vantage Black Sticks Men. They are in Warkworth for two tests against the Canadians for the BDO Hockey Series!

They’re about to head to the 2018 Odesha World Cup in November - you watched them on television at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, so don’t miss them in your own backyard!

Held at the Warkworth Showgrounds Reserve in Warkworth, the game yesterday was the first in the series.

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Three more games will be played, another tonight in Warkworth (October 18) and the remaining two at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21 – both with a 2.30pm hit off.

So come along, bring the family and make an evening of it. Watch the best hockey players from Canada (No. 11) and New Zealand (No. 9) battle it out!

Tickets are cheap, with discounted family passes available. Children (0-8) are free. Tickets available from www.dashtickets. co.nz/category/sports/ hockey

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Jimmy Zheng from Howick Golf Club is going to the 2018 Youth Olympics.

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Zheng makes Youth Olympics team from October 9 – 11 and the Mixed Gender Team championship from October 13 – 15.

Zheng’s star is on the rise with a focus which won him the South Island Under 19 Championship earlier this year. The 16-year-old started the final round two shots behind, to then shoot seven-under 66 and win by an impressive two strokes.

He recently won the Ryan Moore Junior Championship in America which was a breakthrough result against a very strong international field, followed with a fifth-place finish at the IMG Academy Junior Worlds and a fourth at the ACDS Junior Championships.

Agnew’s Angle Shaun Johnson relished the extra room with some elusive runs but his kicks too often found the hands of Kangaroos rather than vacant spaces.

While Australia clearly missed the experience and class of retired stars Smith, Cooper Cronk, Jonathan Thurston and Billy Slater, they still have a huge talented pool of players to choose from.

However in former South Sydney mentor Michael Maguire, the Kiwis appear to have found a coach capable of getting them to play to their potential.

There were defensive lapses out wide, especially in the final minutes when Australia scored two converted tries, but the pluses far outweighed any shortcoming and offered hope for the future.

Having lost so many good players to Tonga last year when the cupboard looked bare during their World Cup collapse, the Kiwis response against Australia exceeded all expectations.

A pity that less than half of Mt Smart’s 25,000 capacity bothered to witness it. But you can bet your bottom dollar it will be full when Tonga tackle the Kangaroos next Saturday

before their enthusiastic flag-waving fans.

Meanwhile Auckland is another team that exceeded expectations by qualifying top of the Mitre 10 Cup rugby premiership table before facing fourth-placed Wellington at home on Saturday when Tasman host defending champions Canterbury.

In comfortably beating North Harbour 45-29 in their Battle of the Bridge clash, second-five Tinoai Faiane and left wing Salesi Rayasi continued their outstanding form with two tries each.

Wellington’s record of six wins and four losses pales alongside Auckland’s 9-1 but they do have some dangerous attackers.

Meanwhile full marks to the Silver Fern netballers who upset Constellation Cup hot favourites Australia 55-44 in Hamilton on Sunday with the amazing Maria Folau slotting 40 goals from 41 attempts.

With dynamic centre Laura Langman back to captain the side after she was made unavailable last year for playing in the Australian league, the team is gelling nicely under new coach Noeline Taurua who has injected the competitive drive it had lacked.

Repeating the dose against the Diamonds tonight won’t be easy after losing the first two 57-42 and 56-47 in Brisbane and Townsville respectively but the improvement is encouraging.

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Howick Golf Club’s Jimmy Zheng and Canterbury’s Juliana Hung have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.

The pair have been selected for their great form and are the highest ranked juniors in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.

They will be 16-years-old at the time of the games and now get the opportunity to compete against some of the world’s best young golfers where the small bracket of young athletes aged from 15 to 18 years old will strive for gold.

There are two divisions at the event with the Men/Women Individual championships being held

ride in the jersey was restored at Mount Smart on Saturday when the Kiwis won their rugby league clash against Australia in a 26-24 heart-warming thriller.

It was a far cry from their dismal 2017 World Cup performance when they fell to Tonga and Fiji and failed to make the playoffs.

What made it so rewarding was the brilliance of test newcomers Joseph Manu and Brandon Smith who both scored tries with centre Manu setting up another with a magical offload to wing Jordan Rapana.

Lively hooker Smith was unlucky not to be awarded another and looks to have a bright future with the Melbourne Storm as the retired Cameron Smith’s replacement.

Blessed with speed and strength, Manu is the exciting. incisive attacking centre the Kiwis have waited too long for.

With new captain Dallin WateneZelezniak running hard and defending strongly at fullback with a Roger Tuivasa-Sheck-type performance, the Kiwis completed 89 per cent of their sets with accurate passing and good handling.

Leading the charge up front were rugged props Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Jesse Bromwich in a strong all-round performance from the forward pack.

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