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Just before Christmas, Howick’s Crawford Reserve welcomed a large artwork called Kid Justice by artist Erin Forsyth which marks 125 years of Women’s Suffrage. The monument has received mixed reactions.

See pages 6 and 7.

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Five named in 2019 New Year Honours

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ive locals have been named in the New Year’s Honours list including Bucklands Beachraised Olympian Barbara Kendall who was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Congratulations to you all.

Their citations follow: Appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit Barbara Kendall, MBE

Stanmore Bay For services to sport Barbara Kendall is the only New Zealand woman to have competed in five Olympic Games, winning gold in 1992, silver in 1996, and bronze in 2000 in boardsailing. Ms Kendall retired from competitive board sailing in 2010 after winning 11 world championship medals and becoming New Zealand National Champion on 25 occasions. For 12 years she has been representing

New Zealand on the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes Commission, Woman in Sport and Sport and Environment Commissions. She has also served on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Athletes Commission. She was a member of the New Zealand Athletes Commission for 26 years and chaired the Oceania Athletes Commission for 12 years. Currently she chairs the Association of National Olympic Committee’s Athletes

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➤➤From page 1 Appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit Paul Spiller, Mellons Bay For services to chess Paul Spiller has been involved with the New Zealand chess community as an organiser, administrator, sponsor and player for 40 years. Mr Spiller has been World Chess Federation (FIDE) Zone 3.6 President since 2014, the highest organisational post attained by a New Zealander in chess, and is currently Vice President of the New Zealand Chess Federation (NZCF). He was appointed a NZCF Councillor from 1977 to 1978. He co-organised the Borroughs Computer Grandmaster tournament in Wellington and led the New Zealand Women’s team to Buenos Aires. He served in committee roles with the Howick-Pakuranga Chess Club between 1980 and 1990. During this time he organised the NZCF Junior Championships and NZCF Women’s Championship. He organised the NZCF Congresses for 1989/1990 and 1999/2000. He organised numerous exhibitions and junior coaching clinics in the 1990s. He organised the 2002 and 2003 Auckland International Open Tournaments. He re-joined the NZCF Council in 2004 and organised the 2005 Oceania Zonal Tournament.

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Awarded the Queen’s Service Medal Colleen Grayling, Eastern Beach For services to wildlife conservation Colleen Grayling is the Coordinator of the Howick Tramping Club Conservation Subcommittee and for 16 years has provided leadership and advocacy for the recovery of the endangered North Island kokako in the Northern Pureora forest. Through the Howick Tramping Club, Ms Grayling began her involvement in 1999, helping with predator control, maintaining and extending bait station networks in the Mangatutu and Tunawaea catchments. She has been the Conservation Subcommittee Coordinator since 2002. The community efforts she has led have resulted in a 1,600 hectare network in the Mangatutu catchment and a 660 hectare network in the Tunawaea catchment to reduce predator numbers. She has played a key role in supporting the Auckland Tramping Club in their management of the Tunawaea network, which they took over in 2011. For six weekends a year some 40 volunteers monitor rat density, fill bait stations and empty these bait stations at the end of the kokako breeding season. Ms Grayling has coordinated these efforts, involving several tramping clubs and committed volunteers, which has resulted in significant growth in the kokako and pitoitoi (North Island robin) popula-

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tions. This has allowed kokako translocations to sites such as Pukaha/ Mount Bruce, Hunua Ranges, Waitakere Ranges, Maungatautari Sanctuary and Taranaki, as well as Pitoitoi translocation to other sites.

Awarded the Queen’s Service Medal Salamina Kaliatama Leolahi Flat Bush For services to the Niuean community Salamina Kaliatama has contributed to the Niue community in Mangere for a number of years through cultural, language and sports groups, and various community projects. Mrs Kaliatama was one of the founding members of the Paluki Niue Women’s Weaving group and Matua Fifine Kaufakalataha weaving group. She has been actively involved in coordinating, leading or supporting projects that promote intergenerational learning and celebration of Niuean language and culture. She has been a member of Pulefakamotu Niue group for more than 15 years, is a former Chairperson and a current Committee member. She was Chairperson of the Mangere Zone and represented the Zone on the Executive of the Niue New Zealand Sports Federation from 1980 until 2007. She organised teams to participate in netball, cricket, rugby, and athletic tournaments, and was responsible for sourcing equipment and transport for the teams.

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Awarded the Queen’s Service Medal Ross Richards, Howick For services to the community Ross Richards has been employed with the Salvation Army Community Ministries in Manukau since 1984. Mr Richards was Director of the Manukau Community Ministries Centre from 2001 to 2002 and Service Centre Manager from 1999 to 2016.

He has assisted with the establishment of a number of initiatives with the Salvation Army, including developing a mobile drop in/resources centre to assist communities in South Auckland, a computer training programme, and Family Breakthrough, an innovative scheme of family mentoring. He coordinated Family Breakthrough from 2003 to 2016. He has built a network with other social service agencies and community groups including Friendship House, Pillars, Te Tai Awa o te Ora, Otara Global Village, Sisters of Mercy, Plunket, and Awhetu social services for Pacific Island communities. He was involved with the Rata Vine project in Rata Vine, Manukau, which aimed to turn the area around from a ghetto exhibiting gangster behaviour to a family community environment through an emphasis on social justice, Christianbased principles and refugee development services. Mr Richards also worked with ME Family Services to support transgender and street workers in the Hunters Corner/Manukau areas, using his connections to assist with food, clothing and housing for this vulnerable group, as well as links to drug and alcohol addiction support networks.

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Murdered mum’s name released

By Therese Henkin

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woman who was murdered in her home in Flat Bush last month has been named after court-ordered name suppression was lifted.

Xi Wang, 34, died on December 10 after being violently attacked in her home.

The murder accused is 33-year old Ephraim Beazley, her former partner and father to her only child.

The toddler is understood to have been in the home with her when the fatal attack took place.

Beazley, a farmer from Rotorua, appeared in the High Court at Auckland yesterday charged with one count of murder, the NZ Herald reported.

Yesterday the suppression order, which was issued at his first court appearance in the Manukau District Court on December 12, was lifted by Justice Simon Moore,

media reported. Name suppression is still in place for the child.

Hours before the fatal attack, Wang posted several photos to Facebook of her and her child enjoying dinner together.

Police were called to the address shortly after 10pm following

Xi Wang pictured with murder accused Photo Facebook Ephraim Beazley.

reports that a female was attacked.

When police arrived at the scene, Wang was found unconscious with a number of serious wounds.

Wang was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but later died from her injuries.

While police were at the scene, a male contacted police alleging he was the offender.

He was located by police in Botany and taken to the Manukau Police station.

Howick Pakuranga are Auckland T20 champions

By Jim Allnatt The Marie Raos Ray White Howick Pakuranga Premier Men came out on top over Takapuna on Sunday in the T20 Final at Eden Park, victors by 67 runs.

Things went right from the time Howick captain Andrew Morrison won the toss and elected to bat on a wicket just made for cricket.

Openers Matt McEwan and Dan Young showed they meant business from the first ball which McEwan hit for 6. When McEwan was finally dismissed for 56, scored off 36 balls including 5 sixes, the Alpacas’ score was 77/1 after 7 overs.

Young continued on to score 37 and took part in a partnership of 69 with Morrison and, just as the run rate started to drop, Dale Phillips added a quick 20 the total.

After 20 overs Howick had scored 179 which left the match evenly poised, especially with such small boundaries.

However it was clear that the Alpacas came out to win and Jamie Brown broke through in

the second over. This was followed

by Danru Ferns winning an lbw decision over one of Takapuna’s key batsmen, Max O’Dowd, with his first ball.and he followed this up when Brian Barnard took a magnificent catch over his shoulder to dismiss captain Will O’Donnell and at 20/3 after 4 overs there was really no way back for Takapuna.

Howick’s bowlers all bowled tight attacking lines and backed this up with superb fielding, never letting up on the pressure and, after only 16 overs, Takapuna were all out for 112.

Jamie Brown ended with 4/26 which included the big wicket of James who had scored 32.

The match was well supported

by Howick Pakuranga members who got noisier as the match progressed and the celebrations continued well into the night. It’s been a long time coming!

Howick Pakuranga Premier Women have moved to the top of the table in the Pearl Dawson T20 Championship with two big victories on Saturday. In the

Speaks for itself, the sheer joy of winning the ACA T20 Cup after coming very close for two years – (from left) David Winn and Andrew Morrison.

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second match against Takapuna, Howick scored 194/5 after its 20 overs. Rhadika Patel top scored with 73 off 57 balls, supported

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The earlier match against Papatoetoe was a bit closer although it seemed the Howick Ladies more or less had it under control. The Llamas batted first and after 20 overs had scored 145/7. Wicket keeper Lucy Western held the innings together with 43 off 38 balls and there were useful contributions from Van Tillburg 19 and Parr 27.

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Papatoetoe was dismissed in 10 overs for 104 with Howick winning by 42 runs. Josie Penfold had a stunning return of 5/14 off her spell with Bowden and Parr both taking two wickets each. After four rounds, Howick Pakuranga Premier Women lead the points table for the first time in its five years in the grade. Signs of good things to come!

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Summer Snaps Whether road tripping around the country or enjoying the parks and beaches in our own backyard, locals spent the Christmas break soaking up the sun and making the most of the good weather. We asked our readers to share photos of the best parts of their summer holiday with us. Here are some of the snaps we received.

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Please leave the wildflowers

Just after New Year I walked along the Rotary Walkway in the area below St Kentigern College.

The grass had not been mowed over the holiday period and the wildflowers were breaking through. I counted 15 varieties. It was going to be beautiful.

What a great bee corridor.

A week later - all gone, mowed within an inch of its life. Some countries celebrate their wildflowers and leave parts of the parkland unmowed in summer.

We have a mindset here that berms have to be trimmed. But that could be changed.

Howick could lead the way. How about contractors are encouraged to leave designated areas unmowed for the summer?

To educate the public, a notice could be placed pointing out that ‘this area is to be trialled as a bee corridor’.

The public might quite like this. I suggest a start be made with this area below St Kents which is already well-seeded and just needs to be allowed to grow.’

Barb Arbuthnot Sunnyhills

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Christmas lunch a success

I am writing to thank the Times for including the advert for December 25 ‘Christmas Day lunch’ as well as the information on the Christmas Services at St Columba.

It was rather close to Christmas when I took my church flyer to the Times office to see if the possibility of the event being included in the Times was possible. The lady in your office was most helpful and saw to the flyer item being included.

There were about 120 who attended the lunch this Christmas. Some were from the church but a large number from around the community. It was good to see people talking to each other, not being on their own and getting to meet people they’ve never met before.

Perhaps this year someone from the Times might like to join us for Christmas lunch to witness the happy atmosphere at the lunch! Thank you again to the Times (and staff) for bringing people together.

Margaret Scott Coordinator Christmas Lunch at St Columba Presbyterian Church

Does this reflect women’s suffrage?

Without local consultation, research or respect for the heritage and settlement of Howick, council recently placed a bizarre, blue and blindfolded being in the Crawford Reserve.

The apparent rationale for the arrival of the apparition is to depict Howick’s ties to the NZ Suffragette movement.

Research shows no such correlation.

How can a blindfolded child (?) be representative of the women of the The new artwork called Kid Justice in Howick’s Crawford Reserve.

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Suffragette era? Perhaps the sightless creature represents the continued lack of vision shown by council.

Yet another example of the recipients of our rates payments showing complete disregard to the ratepayer, not forgetting the current David and Goliath battle to save one of the most spectacular sea views in Auckland.

How ironic that the sightless figure is placed in the very location currently the subject of such emotional and financial debate.

Chris Keeling, Cockle Bay

Council must change

Things needs to change in Auckland Council.

Support is growing is coming in thick and fast.

People are fed up with being conned and having to pay for wasteful and grandiose spending.

Many business people agree and are jumping on board giving support, as are some politicians.

■■ National lead Simon Bridges wrote saying: “While I am in real sympathy with your aims and agree with your diagnosis of the problems.’’

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Everyone is being hit and hurt by council, but Maori, Pacifica and retirees are the ones feeling it hardest whilst Mayor Phil Goff is out talking about spending millions more on cycle ways few use and spending $45 million a year on spin doctors.

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Blue artwork makes a stand Something big, bright and blue has popped up in a popular Howick reserve and has received mixed reactions from the community.

Just before Christmas, Howick’s Crawford Reserve welcomed a large semi-permanent artwork called Kid Justice by artist Erin Forsyth.

The blue monument, which cost $55,000, was prompted by the recently-celebrated 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage and also fills a gap in Howick’s public art collection, says Auckland Council Manager Arts and Culture Richard McWha. Emerging female artists were called to respond to the underlying themes of suffrage in a contemporary way.

“Public art projects are just one way that we can support artists to express themselves, develop their arts practice and provide experiences for our communities,” says McWha. McWha says the monument was erected in the Howick area to acknowledge the significance of the site to suffrage and as a place with a history of female leadership.

The Kid Justice artwork rests on a plinth which has been designed as a permanent foundation, on which to install a changing collection of art that responds to both contemporary and historic themes.

During artist Erin Forsyth’s research of women’s suffrage, black and white cartoons emerged as an essential aesthetic associated to the movement.

Two images in particular stood out: a woman striving to push a

cumbersome boulder uphill into parliament (after Sisyphus) and a reoccurring blindfolded figure of Justice.

The colour blue was chosen for the blue stockings worn by and associated with the women’s rights movement, Forsyth says.

“The particular shade and finish is intended to be highly reflective of the surrounding environment and respond to shifts in the weather. It is also intentionally playful, mimicking the colour of metals traditionally used for figurative sculpture once exposed to the elements.”

While Forsyth was scoping for her initial concept, she connected with the kaitiaki (guardian) of the Emilia Maud Nixon Garden of Memories to learn more about the local history of Howick.

During this time, the concept of kotahitanga (unity) began to emerge as a central theme for the work.

“We talked about how social issues may be confronted by future generations. Kid Justice developed naturally in response to our korero, a young person, a Governance, upholding equality for all people, looking toward an unseeable future,” Forsyth says.

However the monument has taken some getting used to for many residents.

Community members took to social media to express their confusion about what the monument signified, why blue was chosen as its colour and how

Residents have had mixed reactions to the new fixture erected in Howick’s Crawford Reserve.

Photo supplied much money was spent on it.

Some said on a Facebook community page that the artwork was an “eye-sore” and a “waste of money.”

Others said Auckland Council should have had greater consultation with the community before erecting the artwork.

However many have supported the monument and have said they are

proud Howick was chosen to feature an artwork with such significant meaning.

One woman said she was disappointed to see so many women complaining about an artwork that was created to “celebrate women’s suffrage.”

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Husband and wife duo, Joey and Lauren Millington – both 26 - are the newest reverends at East City Wesleyan Church.

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“I have always had this passion for helping people and bringing communities together, and working in the church means I get to do these things every day,” she says.

And while it it was a sad goodbye for her family, she packed her bags and headed for Nova Scotia to train at Kingswood University.

Joey, however, has always wanted to be a pastor.

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“Joey was so disappointed thinking that he would have to give up ice hockey but it turns out Paradice ice skating is just down the road with a really great team,” Lauren says.

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Kwon winner of Whitford Pro-Am U

S golfer Luke Kwon has clinched first place in the 2019 Cardinal Logistics ProAm at Whitford Park Golf Club.

More than 135 amateurs and 57 professionals took part in the annual event and the first pro-Am of the NZ calendar series. A strong field assembled at the weekend, with only a few of the top names missing, but including last year’s winner Pieter Zwart, Michael Hendry, Josh Geary, Mark Brown, and Gareth Paddison among the challengers.

Course superintendent Colin Trim and his team had the course looking in top condition for the event. Day one saw the players greeted with excellent playing conditions, albeit rather warm in the afternoon. The first round leader was experienced campaigner Richard Lee, finding form to record a 5 under par 66. Luke Kwon and Mark Brown were tied for second, both shooting 4 under par 67. There were a number of players within striking distance a few shots back.

The final day was also another stunner, with light winds and excellent playing conditions. The afternoon starters did have more wind to contend with early on, however it did abate somewhat later in the final round. With several holes remaining, it was becoming a tight battle between four players - Kwon, Brown, Richard Lee and Nick Coxon.

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Birdies were hard to find for some of the contenders and it was American Kwon who eventually took out top honours with a fine 3 under par 68 to go with his day one effort of 67. Brown held on to second place on his own with 67/70 and there was a 3-way tie for third between Coxon 69/69, Lee 66/72 and James Anstiss 68/70. The best rounds of the day went to Jared Pender and Harry Bateman with 67. The players were well-fed and watered in the hot conditions by a friendly team of volunteers.

The event winner Kwon also won the NZ Q School event at Pukekohe the Tuesday prior to the Pro-Am. He had played Whitford Park GC a few times during

the week which obviously paid off. Kwon is a good friend of Kiwi pro Nick Voke, who suggested Kwon come to Whitford Park to hone his game, which is what Voke had done prior to hitting the pro circuit and ultimately having some good early success. Kwon had previously played on some American circuits and was looking to find another avenue back on onto those tours.

Whitford Park recently celebrated its 50th year of operation.

The club was transformed from an Ostrich Farm in 1968, when the country club concept was initiated. Whitford Park operations/ golf manager Ricky Scammell said this concept was unique in its time and still, today, provides a unique golfing experience, with the added bonus for members of having a swimming pool, tennis courts and 23-bay driving alongside the parkland course.

“With tree-lined couch fairways and excellent greens, there was never a better time to become a member of this vibrant club,” said Scammell.

“What better way to spend your day than with a relaxing game of golf, followed by a dip in the pool and a cold drink while reflecting on your round?

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“I have been approached by a large number of constituents in the Howick and Pakuranga communities requesting support to protect the iconic views from Stockade Hill and will be looking into whether Parliament could provide an avenue to protect these views,” he says.

“The Howick Community has been fighting for years to have Stockade Hill recognised for its history and also for the vital role it plays in our community. This fight goes back to the 1990s when Crawford Reserve was bought by Manukau City Council to preserve the view.

“Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan then allowed for 12m high developments to be built on the entire perimeter of the hill, potentially blocking views in every direction from the hill.”

“After relentless advocacy by the local community, Auckland Council subsequently supported Plan Change 3 which reduced maximum allowable building heights looking towards the sea by a small amount. These changes are too little, too late, and do not adequately protect the amenity

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Whether it is Anzac day, Armistice Day, Midnight Madness or a host of other community events, Stockade Hill is a place where the community comes together,” he says.

“It is a precious part of the Howick community which must be preserved.

“I will be looking at the potential for the community to take a Private Bill to Parliament to ensure that these views are protected for generations to come.”

“The threshold to take a Private Bill to Parliament is very high, and I will be seeking advice as to whether this is possible.”

“I am also concerned about the fact that Housing New Zealand continues to get involved in this issue. It raises questions about their intention to buy land around Stockade Hill and develop multilevel state-housing in the area.

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The New Zealand Community Trust awarded a number of grants in the Auckland region in December which includes cash to local groups. Among the beneficiaries were Bucklands Beach Association Football Club – $15,000 towards a contract for

director of coaching; Counties Manukau Cricket Association $30,000 twards salaries of cricket development manager and general manager and Howick Little Theatre - $600 for tableware, cutlery and glasses for theatre and community use.

Family Planning Family Planning has been a valuable service to the East Auckland community for more than 15 years, providing advice around sexual and reproductive healthcare. However as of 2019 this service will no longer be available at the Highland Park Community House. Clients will still be able to access the Family Planning service at the Panmure clinic: Citizens Advice Bureau, 7-13 Pilkington Road, Panmure. For any queries call Family Planning Panmure on 09 570 9871.

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Market edges toward first price decline in a decade

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he Auckland property market ended the year edging towards its first decline in prices for 10 years.

“In the past few months the tide has turned towards it becoming a buyers’ market,” said Peter Thompson, managing director of Barfoot & Thompson.

“The over-riding market sentiment at present is indecision as to the direction the market is heading.

“A range of factors contributed to market uncertainty at year end.

These included non-New Zealand residents being restricted from buying certain categories of property, the reported major decline of property prices in the major Australian cities, the potential for capital gains to be applied to investment properties in the future and concerns over world economic stability, in part caused by the trade friction between the United States and China.”

The sales data for December masks that trend but it shows up clearly in the year-on-year figures between 2018 and 2017.

“In December the point was reached where it was vendors that were prepared to meet the market who were achieving a sale while those holding out for their asking price were not,” said Thompson.

“Overall, 2018 was a more active year for residential sales than 2017 with sales numbers year-on-year up 8.1 per cent.

“However, the median price at $836,792 in 2018 was down 0.8 per cent on that for 2017. This is the first time the median price has fallen below that for the previous year since 2008, the year the impact of the Global Financial Crisis affected house prices.”

The average 12-month sales price for 2018 at $929,910 is up on that for 2017, but by only 0.4 per cent.

Earlier in the year it was tracking between 1 and 2 per cent above 2017’s average price.

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2018’s sales data was the significant increase in the number of sales made in the under $500,000 price category,” Thompson said.

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“New listings in December at 555 were in line with those last year, and at month end we had 4194 properties on our books, a similar

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INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

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START DATES / TIMES for 2019 The school office will be open: Wednesday 30 January 12:00pm—4:00pm

COMMENCEMENT DATES FOR 2019 Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday 31 January 8:00am—10:30am

School commences on: Monday 4 February 2018 @ 8:35am All students to meet outside the hall by 8:20am Meet the Teacher Evening Tuesday 12 February @ 7:00pm

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Intermediate School The school office will be open as follows:

Year 12 and 13 students: Reconfirmation of courses It is essential that all year 12 and 13 students re confirm subject choices with Deans as follows:

or 1.00pm 3.00pm Thursday 24 January

10:00am 12:00pm or 1.00pm 3.00pm

Thursday, 24 January 2019 from 9.00 am – 12.00 pm.

(Cash/cheques, EFTPOS available)

Tuesday 22 January 9am-12pm Year 12 1pm-4pm Year 13 New enrolments at Year 12/13 must bring NCEA results.

Monday 28 January – Auckland Anniversary Day Tuesday 29 January – Year 9 Students, new Year 10 students & International Students 8:40am-3:20pm 8:40am students assemble in the grassed area behind bus bay for Powhiri in the Gym. The day will include a Top Town event, (so please bring your Howick College sports gear & a towel) and a BYOD orientation programme (bring your electronic device).

Wednesday 30 January – whole school first day 8:50am-3:20pm. Buses leave at 3:20pm Year 10 students: report to the Mini-Gym Year 11/12 students: report to the Gym Year 13 students: report to the Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre All new Year 11-13 students gather in the reception area (front of school) Thursday 31 January – normal school day 8:50am-3:20pm Friday 1 February – normal school day 8:50am-3:20pm Wednesday 6 February – Waitangi Day Our website: http://www.howickcollege.school.nz/ contains information on: • College Office Opening Hours • New Enrolments for In-zone students • Uniform • Stationery • Payments • Bus Information Mr I L Ropati Principal

All new uniforms are available from John Russell Schoolwear, Moore Street, Howick.

Term 1 2019 All students are to report to school for the first day of Term 1 2019 on Wednesday, 30 January by 8.20 am in full school uniform with their stationery packs which are available online through OfficeMax My School (www.myschool. co.nz).

Phone 577 0009 Email enquiries@farmcove.school.nz

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Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th, Thursday 31st January and Friday 1st February 2019 from 9.00–11.30am

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Thursday 24 January – KUPE HOUSE 9.00am to 12 noon CIE Year 12 Course Confirmation 1.00pm to 3.00pm CIE Year 13 Course Confirmation

Year 12 Students register with Deans

Second Hand Uniform Sale Thursday 24th January 2019 from 10.00am–12.00 noon in the Performing Arts Centre (access through school hall)

Friday 25 January – KUPE HOUSE 10.00am to 12 noon NCEA Year 12 Course Confirmation 1.00pm to 2.30pm NCEA Year 13 Course Confirmation Year 13 Students register with Deans

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Monday 28 January – Auckland Anniversary Day School Closed

Please arrive at the Hall by 8.30am on Wednesday 30 January

Year 9 Students First Day: (including New Year 10 - Year 13 Students) Please arrive at 9.45am on Wednesday 31 January and assemble in house groups in the staff car park; Year 9 will be released at approximately 2.00pm: Years 10-13 on new student induction programme finish at 12.40pm

ALL Students Thursday 31 January: Please report on Thursday 31 January 15 minutes before the assembly times indicated below: 9.00am

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10.30am

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11.15am

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12.00pm

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12.45pm

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You will be released approximately two hours after you arrive.

Friday, 1 February: First day on timetable - school starts at 8.40am for Year 9 students and Peer Support Leaders; other Year 10 to 13 students start at 9.40am. All students will finish at 3.00pm.

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All Year 10-13 students new to the school please meet outside the main office at the times given above.

All students are to assemble at appropriate times with a pen and paper and some morning tea.

The school office will be open for enrolments and the uniform shop open for sales on: Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th January from 9am-12:30pm School stationery packs are available from Office Max online: www.myschool.co.nz School reopens for students on Tuesday 29th January 2019

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

All enquiries welcome Phone 577 0070 secretary@elmpark.school.nz www.elmpark.school.nz

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We hope you are all having a wonderful break and looking forward to the new school year.

Wednesday 30 January – ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND (student admin. day) 9.00am to 3.00pm Year 9 students meet in the Amphitheatre 10.30am to 1.30pm Year 10 students meet in House Commons 11.00am to 2.00pm Year 11 students meet in House Commons 9.00am to 1.00pm Year 12 students meet in House Commons 10.00am to 1.00pm Year 13 students meet in House Commons

Thursday 31 January onwards – ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND 8.30am to 3.15pm All students in class BUS SERVICE will resume Wednesday 30 January.

SCHOOL TUCK SHOP will open Wednesday 30 January.

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS The Uniform Shop is located next to the Health Centre, near the main school entrance.

Prior to school starting in 2019 the school shop will be open for uniform sales on: Thursday 10 and Friday 11 January ..........................12 noon to 4pm Saturday 12 January...............................................10 am to 12 noon Tuesday 15 to Friday 18 January...............................12 noon to 4pm Saturday 19 January...............................................10 am to 12 noon Tuesday 22 to Friday 25 January.....................................2pm to 4pm From 29 January 2019 the shop will be open term time only Tuesday and Wednesday 2pm to 4pm and the first Saturday of each month 10am to 12 noon.

WEBSITE For further information refer to the website www.macleans.school.nz

(Payment by cash, eftpos or cheque only)

Tuesday 29 January – TEACHER ONLY DAY

Year 13 Students First Day:

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9.00 am – 12.00 pm 9.00 am – 12.00 pm 8.15 am to 4.00 pm

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Senior Course Confirmation Dates (in the Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre)

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Thursday, 24 January 2019 Friday, 25 January 2019 Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Times for students to attend first week of school 2019

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School Office open: 9:00am-1:00pm School closed School closed – Auckland Anniversary School closed – Staff day Offices closed – Staff day Course confirmation in the auditorium for senior students only.

Seniors (yrs 11-13) are required to confirm timetables and options; uniform not required.

Year 11 – 10:00am Year 12 – 10:30am Year 13 – 11:00am Thursday 31 January Yr 7 students 8.40am – 2.00pm Yr 11-13 students 10.00am – 2.00pm Students to attend in full uniform Buses will not be operating Friday 1 February Yr 7 – 8 students 8.40am – 2.00pm Yr 9 – 10 students 10.00am – 2.00pm Students to attend in full uniform Buses will not be operating Monday 4 February Full School – All Year levels return Report by 8.40am for normal school day School uniform required 3.15pm finish, school buses will operate Tuesday 5 February Full School – All Year levels Report by 8.40am for normal school day School uniform required 3.15pm finish, school buses will operate Wednesday 6 February School closed – Waitangi Day Thursday 7 February Full School – All Year levels Friday 8 Friday Report by 8.40am for normal school day School uniform required 3.15pm finish, school buses will operate Check the school website for the school uniform shop operating hours.

New school uniforms can be purchased from Elizabeth Michael Uniforms, 4 Bond St, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Phone 09 358 1680 All workbooks and stationery packs are available online at www.myschool.co.nz All art kits will be available for purchase from Gordon Harris at www.gordonharris.co.nz/category/4178-sancta-maria-college

Friday 1 February 8:00am—4:00pm

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TUITION

SITUATIONS VACANT

ENGLISH lessons frm highly qualified & exper NZl teacher. All ages & levels.

Indiv & grp lessons avail.

Holiday classes offered incl Jan. We are now taking enrolments for Term 1. Please contact Jo 021 026 40567 or kiwijo549@gmail.com

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PAKURANGA MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE

KIDS KARATE

• Fun, nurturing, Montessori inspired learning environment • NZ qualified and experienced Teachers • Open Hours: Full year, Monday to Friday 7.30am-5.30pm • Specially designed programme to cater for varied learning needs • Full time (2 & over) and sessions (2-3yrs old only) for 2-6yr olds • Morning tea, afternoon tea and late afternoon snack provided • 20 hour ECE subsidy available

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

Music LESSONS Lessons MUSIC

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0800 696 874

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

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If this position sounds of interest to you please email your cover letter and CV to: brett@hygienehouse.co.nz

LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

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

can help you thrive y7-10

SITUATIONS VACANT

Our 500+ tutors...

ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED

Include top achieving ex-Macleans students

Successful applicant will receive a generous remuneration package, modern vehicle, uniform and phone.

Send CV to: pam@arcrite.co.nz or call 274 6977

Are patient, caring mentors Will help you form strong study habits

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1:1 tutoring in your home 09 392 6767 www.mytuition.nz

CARS AND TRUCKS WANTED CASH PAID, for Cars/ Trucks, Van/Utes/4x4s/Motorhomes & Machinery,Avail 24-hrs, Ph/Txt Ali 021 344 449 or 0800 333 398

READINGS

CAT DOORS

CRYSTAL VISIONS

HOLISTIC MARKET

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

Special Conditions Apply

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HAYNE’S GLASS

Sat 19th Jan, 10am-3pm Pakuranga Community Hall 346 Pakuranga Rd (by KFC) Readers, Healers, Crystals, Jewellery and lots more www.crystalvisions.nz

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Pinkys

Pet Boarding Grooming Doggy Daycare Free daycare with all grooms 24 hour onsite care

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TO LET HOWICK - One bdrm stand alone flat. Suit prof. person or couple, furnished & clean. No pets, no smokers. $380 p/wk. Ph 0272 525 361 or 534 2518.

GARAGE SALES DANNEMORA, 27 Annalong Rd, Sat 19 Jan strictly 8-11am h/hold items, furniture & clothing DANNEMORA, 16 Caragh Pl. Sat 19 Jan, 7am. DVDs, toys, books, chair, board games, clothes, $1 cakes.

To clean office in Whitford.

Must be reliable, thorough, motivated and have an excellent command of English. All cleaning supplies provided.

Required for approx 2 1/2 hours per week.

Please phone Sandy 530-8906, tuesday to Friday only or email: sandy@stonemasons.co.nz

CAREGIVER required, based at Pakuranga Heights home providing personal care for our cheeky & loving special needs 12 yo boy. During school term 8am-11am, 2:30pm-4:30pm, before & after school care, includ drop off & pick up, plus light housework. During school holidays 8:00am-4:30pm.

Own reliable transport & full drivers licence required. Please contact Vicki on 0210536152 or email dandvgordon@gmail.com VAN DRIVER required part time, clean drivers licence, good presentation and trustworthy, Ph Justine 577 1500

in good condition

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We pay cash!!

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We sell:

Single Items Deceased Estate House Lots

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

Retiring or Moving Overseas?

We accept donations of:

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

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9 Ben Lomond Cres

Open 6 Days

0800 677 467 09 576 1507

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Pick Up Service Available

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Practice nurse

Required at a busy, friendly medical centre in Howick from end of February 2019.

Part-time approximately 21.5 hours a week.

Vaccinators certificate and MedTech experience essential.

Email to reception attention Practice Manager: howickreception@outlook.com or fax (09) 5373672, http://www.howickhealth.co.nz.

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Want the freedom and flexibility that relief teaching gives?

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

We currently have a wide range of day to day relieving opportunities in Auckland.

We are looking for registered teachers, both experienced and beginning teachers.

Ph 09 815 8152

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

ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR Full Time – Howick Location

We are an organisation based in Howick providing a range of community and residential services for older people.

The Accounts Administrator is a key role responsible for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll for a staff of 190 and client base of 170.

In addition to skills and experience in the key tasks, you will also be a good communicator, able to relate to a wide range of people including staff and residents/clients and their family members.

You will be a self-starter, able to work unsupervised as well as in a team. Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple tasks is essential. Some experience of the HR issues that relate to payroll is desirable but not essential.

The role reports to and is supported by the Accountant.

We offer a family friendly supportive work environment.

For a detailed job description form please contact us: Ph: 09 538 0800 - Ext 0 between 9am-4pm Monday to Friday Or email: enquiries@hbh.org.nz

Dental receptionist and Chairside Assistant (combined)

A part time position is available for approximately three days per week – one day on reception and two days assisting.

One of the days (Monday) involves late night surgery hours until 7.30pm.

Please note that this is a job share position that relies on flexibility where we cover each other for annual leave, special days off, and short notice sick leave. So this ideally would suit someone with no other commitments.

No experience is needed as full training will be given, a great attitude only is required!

We’re a happy close knit group that love delivering excellent care for our patients.

If you’d like to be a part of our awesome team, please apply in writing only to: Chairside Assistant Position Dentalcare Pakuranga 207 Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga reception@dentalcarepakuranga.co.nz

WANTED: People with Passion, People with Heart…

Have you been looking for a professional position in a wellestablished business, doing important work that makes a real difference…? Have you been looking for a position in which you’ll produce meaningful results, and be working with a great team?

If you are interested in growing, expanding your knowledge, and helping others… we’re Accomplish CashManager, and we’re looking for people who love to help others.

This role is phone based, assisting our clients across NZ and AU as they use our software ‘CashManager’ to manage their financials.

Full training will be provided, but you would certainly benefit if you are comfortable with a computer (including a working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems), and maybe a little bookkeeping or accounting knowledge (but this is not essential).

You’d describe yourself as being keen to learn, comfortable on the phone, professional (calm and unflappable), have excellent customer service skills, be able to follow systems & procedures, and have a fluent command of the English language.

You want to work in a fun and supportive environment and to help others succeed…

This is a Permanent either Full Time or Part-Time position working with a team out of our Pacific Rise (Mt Wellington) premises. $20 per hour, company medical, parking provided.

You’d better hurry because we’re on a fast track and we’re looking for runners.

If this sounds like the position for you, call 09-571 4560 extension 697 asap. www.cashmanager.io | CV to info@cashm.co

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

School Administration Vacancy 8am-3.30pm Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)

We are seeking an Administration team member for the Golflands Campus office. This position will appeal to an experienced administrator with plenty of initiative and attention to detail. Professional presentation, along strong people and communication skills will make you the ideal person for this role. This is a term time position with some holiday work required.

Fixed Term Learning Assistant 17 Hours per week Term time only

Applications are invited from mature, empathetic and innovative people to fill a Learning Assistant vacancy, working with primary aged students, based at the Golflands Campus.

All applicants must adhere to the Special Character and Christian values of the school.

For an application pack please email: raewyn.openshaw@elim.school.nz – no application will be accepted without the completed application forms.

Applications close for both positions 23rd January 2019.

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www.pinkys.co.nz P: 09 265 2865

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PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY (Never known to fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruit of the Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, Assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity There are none that can withstand your power.

O help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times).

Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times) Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen.

The prayer must be said for 3 days and the request will be granted and the prayer must be published.

Thanks for prayers answered.

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

Relief Teachers - We NEED you!

Applications close on January 24, 2019 PS265129-V2

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PERSONAL

Cleaner Wanted

FOR SALE

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Warehouse All Rounder Not quite ready to retire in 2019, still have some get up and go, then we have the warehouse position for you. Are you an energetic well-organised team player with great interpersonal skills? We are seeking an experienced person who is energetic, fit and able to handle the physical work as there is heavy lifting involved. You will need to have accurate numeracy skills, knowledge of Inventory Management and the ability to work under pressure is essential.

Do you have: • Initiative and a proactive attitude to your work • Previous warehouse experience • Flexibility and the ability to problem solve • Fit, able and energetic to work in an environment with heavy lifting involved • A current and clean full driver’s license • Excellent written and spoken English • Fork hoist licence, would be an advantage If you’re looking for an energetic, busy physical role with variety and challenges in a friendly environment at a competitive hourly rate, this is the position for you.

Your duties will include: • Picking, packing and dispatching customer orders.

• Receiving, checking and putting away incoming stock.

• Unpacking of pallets/packing stock away • Heavy lifting • Liaising with customers and staff • Periodic stock counts • Maintaining a clean and safe environment • Deliveries • Forklift operations

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Hours are 7:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday, no weekend work.

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* Pakuranga Montessori Learning Centre reserves the right to clarify the contents of this advertisement

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Transit Traders Ltd

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"Children are confident, explore freely and are trusting of adults and helpful towards other children. They play and learn at a relaxed pace in a calm, supportive environment.. The centre is well resourced with Montessori activities. Teachers interact with children with respect and courtesy valuing children’s cultural backgrounds, are inclusive, and prepare the environment to meet children's learning needs..." ERO Report Oct 2016

71 Udys Road, Pakuranga (behind St Peter’s Anglican Church) Phone: 09 213 1866 - 021 710 065 Email: pmontessori2014@gmail.com

music@hsm.co.nz www.hsm.co.nz

Selwyn Centre, Flat Bush, offers a varied programme of activities that provide companionship, fun, advice and support for older people living in the community.

As the Selwyn Centre Community Coordinator you will create and supervise our Friday morning programme, ensuring our guests enjoy themselves in a safe and caring environment.

A background of community involvement and/or experience in education or social work is preferred, as is a clean NZ Drivers Licence. A demonstration of your warmth, empathy and understanding of older people living in the community is essential.

This is a part-time position working 6 hours per week.

Anglican Parish of St Paul’s in the Park, 141 Chapel Road, Flat Bush.

For full details about the role, contact Reverend Warner Wilder, Priest in Charge warnerwilder30@gmail.com

We purchase good quality house/flat and estate lots.

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

Phone 09 532 9204 or 027 479 8942

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

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OPEN DAY

Selwyn Centre Community Coordinator

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Howick Youth Orchestra & Concert Bands Saturdays and Tuesdays at Pakuranga Intermediate Violin  Guitar  Piano Saxophone  Flute  Cello Clarinet  Oboe  Drums Trumpet  Trombone French Horn  Bassoon Music for 5-6 year olds

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DRUM tuition, beg-adv.

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INSTALLATION

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535 6950 021 0333 149

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

Domestic/Commercial  New builds  Ground water problems Phone Allen 027 546 0553

allen2harriman@gmail.com

FLATPACK Specialists

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

CLEANING

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

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Free quotes Interior & exterior Quality work at affordable prices

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

Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409 HOWICK LAWNCARE, ex Greenkeeper, lge or small lawns, friendly reliable affordable Ph Paul 027 5676 900

PAVING

ALL PAVING & Landscaping Great rates. Ph Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.

HEATPUMP SERVICES

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

Power you need KOBA BATTERIES

Jim 0800 38 38 48

PLASTERERS

★ Full Diesel Servicing Repairs ★ Tyres ★ Full Petrol Vehicle Servicing And Repairs Wishing all And clients and suppliers

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

PLUMBERS

a Merry Christmas

Solutions & Services ❏ Certified ❏ 23+ years experience ❏ New or Reno work ❏ Hot water cylinders

Handy Andy Plumbing

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

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

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

TREE SERVICES

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

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and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

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

Ph Murray

Qualified Arborist

534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746 BLADECUTTERS, Tree work landscaping stumps rubbish removals hedges com weed spraying. Ph Eric 021 732 147 or 534 8797

BRANCH MANAGER

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

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

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas 

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

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

TREES stump grinding specialist. Great prices, Est. 1967. Prompt Serv. Ph/ txt Terry 027 4989080 or 530 8741

UPHOLSTERERS

No joins - No leaks - guaranteed n Enhancing the look and value of your home n Made to measure on-site in Colorcote steel n All work guaranteed n WINZ approved

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

We do WINZ quotes

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0800 420 900 Local Master Plumbers 24/7

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

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

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

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs 171 Moore St. Howick 0274 760 577 easterncovercentre.co.nz

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

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

Grace Plumbing

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

Brad 022 671 8125

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Phone 09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 E: celsius@outlook.co.nz - www.celsiusheating.co.nz

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

HEATING

Sales Installation Service

Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127

TILING

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

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

EZYMOW Lawns, Trees & Hedges. Friendly & Reliable. Ph Scott 021 02475434

Ph/Fax 274 0495 – 22 Greenmount Dr, East Tamaki Local NZ Registered AFFORDABLE plastering.

Electrician 24B Polaris Pl, East Tamaki - OPEN SAT 8.30-1pm New work & alterations. +GST Ph/Fax 274 0495 – 22 Greenmount Dr, East Tamaki Skimming, cove & gib fixPh/Fax 274 0495 No job too big or too small! ing. Ph Phil 021 521 403 24 hour Auto Electrical & Mechanical Repairs +GST AIR CONDITIONING RE-GAS Service ★ WOFs ★ Airconditioning ★ Cambelt $95 Replacements Emergency service★ Full Auto ElectricalAlternator PLASTERBOARD stopping, Charge Rate, Starter Condition and Check ★ Full Brake Overhauls ★ Alternator ★ Clutches Replaced quality paint finish.

No call out fee★ ifTune youUps And Servicing PlusService Battery Test FREE Batteries OF CHARGE ★ Full Auto Electrical ★ WOFs ★- Airconditioning ★ Cambelt Replacements Ph/Txt 021 660774 ★ Full Diesel Servicing And Repairs ★ Tyres ★ Full Petrol Vehicle Servicing And Repairs mention this advert. ★ Tune Ups And Servicing ★ Full Brake Overhauls ★ Alternator Batteries ★ Clutches Replaced 130 7217  021 09 217 2217

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

Painting Ltd W ayne’s

CATKIN

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES

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

LAWNCARE

BUCKLANDS BEACH TILING, Floor & Wall Tiling.

Certified Waterproofing.

Stonemason by trade.

30yr exp. 021 031 1899.

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Ph: 5768812 Open 7 Days 83 Reeves Rd Pakuranga

Silver Medal DESIGN Winner CONSTRUCTION Ellerslie MAINTENANCE Flowershow

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BUILDER, additions, renovations, decks, bathrooms.

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

Microsoft Certified Professional

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

Phone 09 527 3053 or 09 268 1007 Terry 027 2922 708 or Alywn 0274 743 505

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

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GARAGE DOORS

 Specialise in general plumbing/maintenance  Bathroom and kitchen alterations  NO JOB TOO SMALL

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BATHROOM IMPRESSIONS

D & J Computer

Handymangardeners. co.nz All jobs Ph Michael 0276 162 146 or 576 0106

BRADSHAW PLUMBING

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

MOTORING

SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates.

All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

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

COMPUTERS

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

CD237020

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

SPARKLY clean house ext. wash, resid / comm. Waterblasting Driveways. Ph:021 088 32343

PAINTER Paperhanger.

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

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 Bathroom/laundry/kitchen renovations  Tiled Shower Specialists  Proven Products  25 years of expertise  All Trades  All Work Guaranteed!

Paul 021 251 4615 or A/H 534 7427

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

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

TILING

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Interiors

Terry’s

Be cool this summer, install a heat pump

Electricians Available Now Workmanship Guaranteed No job too big or too small Phone 0800 635 328

LANDSCAPING All aspects. 10yrs exp. 100% guar. Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.

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

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IMPRESSIVE CLEANING. Home/office, Exp, honest, polite, reasonable prices.

Ph/Txt 021 052 9756

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

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Call Simon 021-0247-4706

Your local caterer for over 15 years

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

LANDSCAPING

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

DELICIOUS DINING

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Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Ph: 0800 789 248

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Contact Maurice phone 0274 945 447 534 8404

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We will assemble for you!!

MAINTENANCE & Building repairs. Small jobs, qualified Ph 576 7841 or 021 1481076

Fast friendly service Registered electrician Lights, power, TV, fans l Stove & hot water repairs l Security lighting l LED downlights l Switchboard upgrades l Pensioner discount Steve 021 949 168 or 532 9842

GARDEN CARE

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 17 Yrs exp.

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

Electrical

 Interior/exterior painting  High quality workmanship  Plastering Free quotes.

Phone Kenny 021 897 445

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GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

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BUILDERS

ACTIVE retired carpenter, past master builder, wants small jobs e.g. easing sticky doors, windows, deck repairs, all carpentry jobs Ph:Bob 534 1355 or 027 4763937

PAINTER

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

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

Barratt-Boyes

CARPENTERS

VINYL LAYER 31 yrs exp.

Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

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

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

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

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

All other work considered also...

535 1111 027 235 2517

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APPLIANCES

Phone Terry 021 927 921

Heat Pump Installs

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K75008

MARKS

Restretching No job too small We fix squeaky floors We do it all!!

CRAFT Floorsanding www. craftfloorsanding.co.nz Phone Kris 021 055 7522

CD242704

Over 25 years Exp Great Rates Local Family Business Reliable No job too small

HANDYMAN

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What a classic!

W

hile some ratepayers dispute ATEED’S Auckland City Council $175,000 contribution to the ASB tennis classic, few would argue that director Karl Budge hasn’t done an astonishing job as the event’s director.

The former Pukekohe lad who left school at 16 has the Midas Touch when it comes to attracting world renown champions, especially women, to the Auckland event.

This year was no different when Germany’s Julia Gorges defended the women’s singles final by beating tournament sensation Bianca Andreescu 2-6, 7-5, 6-1.

Gorges is a classy lady who plays an aggressive game. But so does the remarkable 18-year-old Andreescu whose power play off both hands scored stunning 6-4, 6-4 and 6-7, 6-1, 6-3 upsets of Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki and American Venus Williams respectively.

Just how far Andreescu will go is anyone’s guess, but she possesses a great attitude and a sharper attack than her highlyrated fellow Canadian, glamourgirl Eugenie Bouchard.

Although being part of the champion doubles team, Bouchard has yet to fulfil her potential whereas her younger countrywoman has the weapons to charge higher up the women’s

ladder.

However the best match of this month’s ASB Classic was an extraordinary men’s quarter-final of exquisite tennis in which Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff edged Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 after three enthralling tiebreakers.

It was wonderful drama that set Struff up as the likely overall winner before he was axed 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, by giant killer Cameron Norrie, the former Bucklands Beach lad who moved to Great Britain at age 17 in the belief he would get better financial support there.

So far it has proved a smart move for the left-hander who gave the locals plenty to cheer about until he faded in a final won by American Tennys Sandgren 6-4,6-2. Still it was a fantastic effort to go so far.

Meanwhile having outclassed Pakistan and Sri Lanka on home soil, the Black Cap cricketers face a massive challenge against the classy Indians in five ODIs that will severely test their mettle.

Having tamed Australia, India have every right to be confident even though the Black Caps have been building nicely.

Although Tom Latham was rested in the ODIs against Sri Lanka after starring in the tests, the team has genuine batting talent led by Ross Taylor and Kane

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Batsman Henry Nicholls has erased all doubt about his ability to fill a middle order spot after consistently proving his quality.

Martin Guptill and Colin Munro have not been as consistent as they would like but both retain the ability to score at a fast rate before Williamson and Taylor demonstrate their class.

The most satisfying comeback story in the ODIs against Sri Lanka was that of hard-hitting Jimmy Neesham who also bowled well in the absence of the rested Colin de Grandhomme.

It was a similar story from another comeback player in Doug Bracewell who starred with bat and ball in the T20 triumph against the hapless Sri Lankans.

With Mitchell Santner and Corey Anderson now playing for Northern Districts after long injury spells, New Zealand is not lacking in allrounder depth.

The same applies with the bowling with speedster Lochie Ferguson advancing his claims to join Tim Southee and Trent Boult at the expense of Matt Henry.

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Rex Sellers and son Brett at the 2019 Tornado World Championships.

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Sellers just miss podium at Tornado Worlds Cockle Bay’s Rex Sellers, one of New Zealand’s most successful yachtsmen, has narrowly missed out on securing third place at the 2019 Tornado World Championships in Takapuna this week.

Sellers, sailing with son Brett, managed to become this year’s New Zealand champions following racing last week on the North Shore.

Last week’s event – the 2019 NZL Open Nationals - was a warm-up regatta for some crews for the World Championships hosted by the same club, so there were 14 boats from six different countries participating.

Rex, a gold and silver Olympic medallist, and his son finished

the World Championships had a fantastic final day of racing on Tuesday. They took the win for race 10, a great way to end the regatta.

But it wasn’t enough to get them on the podium, missing out on third place by just one point. Australian duo Brett Burvill and Max Puttman claimed the overall title, the first time that this team has won the event.

Third overall, first youth and first mixed team went to 16 year old helm Estela Jentsch from Germany and her Australian crew Daniel Brown.

This is the second time the team has finished on the podium at a Tornado World Championship event.

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