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eceiving a health scholarship was the final kick one Cockle Bay resident needed to turn his life around.

A streak of bad health issues had left Tony Frith hospitalised on multiple occasions and weighed down both physically and mentally.

A motorcycle accident, a misdiagnosed broken ankle and a torn calf muscle as well as a series of

lung infections left the primary school teacher struggling to get back to his active lifestyle.

Regular lung infections resulted in frequent hospitalisation and courses of antibiotics to no avail.

The culprit turned out to be mould in Mr Frith’s air conditioning unit but by then the lack of activity had taken its toll.

“I got quite overweight and lacking energy...just really not in a good health state.”

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“When I found out I’d got the scholarship I thought this is a chance to change my life, a chance to get back on track and start meeting some of those goals that I’ve got.”

He was selected as one of 15 participants on a $1500 scholarship programme designed to help him get fit for the Partners Life DUAL Scholarship Programme.

The scholarship includes a weekly boot camp, personal trainer, nutrition advice, online support, exercise gear and the entry fee to the Partners Life DUAL event on Rangitoto and Motutapu islands next month.

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There’s a new mix of power and excitement in the Blues team for tonight’s opening match of the Investec Super Rugby competition against the Rebels in Melbourne.

The squad includes Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) senior member Sam Prattley and ex-Saint Kentigern student and PURC junior Matt Duffie.

Steaks high for local butchers A team of butchers from New World Howick is hoping to carve up the competition at New Zealand’s first Meatstock festival this weekend.

Last year’s festival in Sydney sold out with more than 10,000 tickets and similar success is expected on this side of the ditch. If the team makes the cut for first place in the butcher wars, they’ll win $1500 worth of cash and prizes.

Females for football Bucklands Beach AFC is kicking off the football season this Saturday with the hope of getting more females involved in the game.

Gemma Lewis, AFF Football Development Officer and BBAFC Academy coach, will be running fun sessions to promote the game to girls with skill sessions and 5v5 games.

There’s also the chance to play with the best - some of the Football Ferns will also be there running games and training sessions. Boys are also welcome to join the fun with the opportunities of giveaways, spot prizes and the chance to get signatures from the Football Ferns - Saturday 25th February, 10am-1pm; Where: Bucklands Beach AFC.

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“Total Sport has a simple mission: to get more people outside and enjoying participating in more events and experiences in the wonderful locations New Zealand has to offer,” he says.

Mr Frith certainly falls into that category and takes inspiration from his active family and their outdoor pursuits.

“My mum walks marathons and I’ve got a little brother who’s doing Coast to Coast this weekend – I’d love to have a go at the two day course on that,” he said.

He has so far dropped around six kilograms which is predominantly from healthy eating and getting more sleep.

He says he’s noticed a range of positive changes so far, both mentally and physically and is working towards a goal of possibly completing the Tarawera Trail marathon towards the end of the year.

A change of mindset has also been a driving force when it comes to motivation for Mr Frith who lives in Cockle Bay but teaches year 3 at Southern Cross campus in Mangere – now not even

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T on track: Cockle Bay resident Tony Frith is training for the Partners Life DUAL Scholarship Photo supplied Programme.

Auckland traffic can stress him out.

“It’s not really stressful unless you make it that way, there’s no point getting angry at anyone else because what value is it, where’s the positivity in that?

“I’m a lot more positive than what I was and I hope that comes through to my family and friends and my kids at school,” he said.

“I want to be a difference maker, I want to help these kids [and] show them they have a choice, they have a chance and they can do it.

“That’s exactly what this scholarship is - it’s doing it, not making excuses.”

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he Botany-Pakuranga branch of the Green Party has kicked off to a grand start after the first public meeting was held on February 16.

It was attended by around 20 people, including MP Marama Davidson, who discussed how she got involved in Green Party, what motivates her and why she believes Green Party policies and values are important for the future.

The event also featured a segment with other 2017 candidates running in this year’s general election, an explanation of how the Green Party works and a Q&A session.

Campaigning, fundraising, markets, door knocking and event hosting are top on the list of activities for the Botany-Pakuranga branch in the lead-up to the general election on September 23, said event organiser Julie Zhu. The 24-year-old has been involved with the Green Party for three years, and said when she finally found enough time to dedicate to the establishment of a Botany-Pakuranga branch, she couldn’t wait to get right into it.

It’s about bringing more awareness to the community of what the Green Party does, Ms Zhu said.

“Botany/Pakuranga has never had a strong Green presence so people don’t have a good understanding of

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what we stand for so it’s important for us to be able to reach out and engage with as many people as we can and we rely on our grassroots to do that,” she said.

“This is a great time to grow our movement and presence in the area as we see inequality and fear growing all around the world with Trump and Brexit. As the rich get richer, the rest of us start to turn against each other in a bid to survive, when really, we should be challenging the system that we live in where those with the most power

and privilege get to dictate how the world works.”

A Botany local, Ms Zhu ran in last year’s local board elections under the Green Party banner, is passionate about the Green Party’s commitment to “socially conscious values” and hopes to stand in this year’s general election as a Green Party candidate for Botany.

The next branch meeting is being planned for early March and is open to members and non-members.

To find out more, contact Ms Zhu at juliezhuu@gmail.com.

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Down by the river side Times photographer WAYNE MARTIN captures the celebration of the iconic river at the Tamaki River Festival

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ow in its third year, the Tamaki River Festival hosted on Saturday by the Howick Local Board at Bramley Reserve, Pakuranga was a great family day out.

Buzzing with activity there was plenty of on-stage entertainment and fun activities that involved water walker zorbs, kayaking, sailing and canoeing.

Captain Festus McBoyle and his

motley crew of pirates was a fun act; while a bouncy castle, scavenger hunt, fishing games, education on seashore survival as well as Westpac helicopter-flight simulator made sure everyone had something of interest.

Some of the children were spotted having a chat about life with Harold the Giraffe, while others kept busy learning about estuary wildlife and gazing at shells dis-

play.

Civil Defence tsunami maps, plans and tips for the area were also on display.

“The great thing about this event is that as well as celebrating the marine environment that Howick people really treasure, it is a chance to champion local organisations like our volunteer coastguard and fire services,” said Howick Local Board member Garry Boles.

Our petition has garnered more than 6550 signatures and was presented to a full meeting of the Mayor and Councillors this morning (Thursday, February 23).

We will be asking for the roll back of the intensified zoning which was introduced along Mellons Bay Rd and Picton St and we will be asking for the establishment of a protected viewshaft from Stockade Hill, which limits the heights of buildings along these roads and a Plan Change to ensure these are enacted.

We are still reeling from our unexpected defeat in the High Court.

Unfortunately there is no right of appeal either from our High Court Case.

That was heard under special powers which excluded the right of appeal for us.

In fact, we are still struggling to pay our legal bills so certainly we would not have had the finances to pursue further litigation.

We cannot thank our supporters enough for the donations you made and the sacrifice many of you made to contribute to the test case which we hoped would bring us a telling victory.

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Our Howick Little Theatre Gala fundraising evening on May 17. Basalt of Howick kindly donated prizes both for the photo competition and our gala night. If you would like to attend the Little Theatre you can pay for your advance ticket now.

Cost $35 a ticket and gala supper and $40 for a ticket, and three fabulous raffle tickets. Please pay into this account number 12-3089-0123712-03 (note suffix) stating your name, then email us immediately at howickrra@gmail. com giving us your name, address and phone number for your tickets to the play “Our Man in Havana “ based on a Graham Green spy story. It should be great evening Remember, once lost we can never regain our iconic views of the Gulf.

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Final words from Victoria’s going on trips overseas and posting to family and friends,” said Valda.

“We have shared many happy times and I know I will miss the contact with people, but for now, it’s time for us to take a break from Victoria’s and see where it takes us.”

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Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club

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n April 21, 1867 the newlyformed Howick Cricket Club took to the field against the visiting Onehunga Cricket Club on the Village Square – the ground we now call Howick Domain.

Howick Cricket Club was formed at a series of meetings held in Whites Store chaired by Dr Hovell, who was prominent in Howick Village affairs and was elected the cricket club’s first president in November, 1866.

The members played two married/singles matches and held practices to prepare for the first official match on Easter Monday.

There was great excitement on the day of the match with most of the community coming to watch. The match was followed by a magnificent dinner at Howick Arms prepared by Mrs Brady.

As was the custom in Victorian times, there were many toasts drunk and speeches made.

The Howick Cricket Club was made up of local people who came from all walks of life. Howick was just a small village and very isolated from Auckland City and as life was so hard, people had begun to move away to the city or Thames Goldfields.

Shortly after the first match, Howick Domain became unplayable due to its swampy nature.

LEGEND: Left, Kyle Mills, a former Black Cap and HPCC’s greatest player, becomes a new HPCC Legend on March 2, 2017; middle, an outstanding opportunity to join with Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club and hear one of the all time greats, Sir Ian Botham, on March 5, 2017; right, an extensive history of 150 years of cricket in Howick and Pakuranga to be launched on April 21, 2017.

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The club was offered the use of a field on Every Macleans farm on Bleakhouse Road. This led to a major change in the club’s direction.

For the next 20 years, the club drew from the wider East Tamaki district, as Howick Pakuranga was referred to, and became known as Pakuranga Cricket Club, although there was always a Howick club in the background.

Pakuranga became well-known as a strong country club that could foot it with city clubs when they met.

In 1895 the Howick and Pakuranga clubs joined forces to play in the Franklin Sub Union competition, winning it four times before splitting in 1900 to Howick and Pakuranga.

The Fitzpatrick family were the basis of the Pakuranga club for the late 19th Century. Edward Fitzpatrick was an outstanding cricketer and is regarded as the father of Howick Pakuranga cricket.

It was he who initiated the move to play on Pigeon Mountain Domain and he, along with his brothers John and Bill, who organised the club.

The clubs stayed separated until 1935 when, once again, they amalgamated to play in the Manukau Sub Association competition. The fact was that players were turning out for both sides since around 1870 because the area could not sustain two full teams.

The combined club was known

as Howick Cricket Club and Pakuranga Cricket Club’s name disappeared.

After the end of World War II, Howick Cricket Club came out of recess and gradually built up its numbers as the population grew, adding more teams every year.

In 1965, the club joined the Auckland Cricket Association, entering the Senior B Grade.

It changed its name to Howick Pakuranga in 1968 because the committee believed it should take responsibility for all cricket in the area.

Finally in 1976-77, Howick Pakuranga gained premier status and went on to win its first championship in 1981-82.

The population of the district exploded during the 1970s and

Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club matched this growth to the extent that by around 1980 it was one of the biggest clubs in New Zealand and has remained so ever since.

In 2015-16 the club had nearly 1000 members.

This season, Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club members Glenn Phillips, Colin Munro, Colin de Grandhomme and Mitchell McClenaghan have either played for the Black Caps or are in the Black Caps squad, and Cody Andrews, Shawn Hicks, Danru Ferns and Donovan Grobbelaar have played for the Auckland Aces.

Howick Pakuranga has come a long way from that day in April 1867 when the first Howick XI took to the field against the might of Onehunga Cricket Club.

The club has a lot to celebrate this year and there are plenty of events planned.

■ March 2: Induction of Kyle Mills as the twelth Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club Legend held at Clubrooms ■ March 5: Annual Howick Pakuranga Dinner with Ian Botham as the main speaker at Sacred Heart College ■ April 21: Book launch at HPCC Clubrooms of Jim Allnatt’s THE MIGHTY MAROONS – 150 Years of Howick Pakuranga Cricket.

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he entered the portals of Pakuranga College as a newly married, 21-year-

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After spending more than four decades at the college, Kay Davies retired last Friday at the age of 65, marking an end of an era.

Mrs Davies aka Mrs Thorn has been a “much loved aunty/ grandmother ” to many international students as well as dean of Rimu House to different generations of students.

Always dressed impeccably, she stands tall, cutting a striking figure which had some refer to her as the elegant ‘Lady Kay’.

Considering her years of dedicated service to the school, it is not surprising that she has been a teacher to some of the current teachers at Pakuranga College.

There is a joke doing the rounds that when Social Science teacher Mike Williamson told Mrs Davies that he started school in 1973, the same year that she did, she looked a little puzzled and said “Oh, but I don’t remember you as a teacher.”

Only to have Mr Williamson smile saying, “That’s because I was a Year 9 student then!”

Having worked with six principals over the last 43 years, Mrs Davies has undoubtedly impacted thousands of lives.

It’s not unusual for students

to walk up to her in far corners of the world, be it the US, UK, South East Asia or Australia and introduce themselves.

“It’s wonderful when exstudents remember something you said so many years ago that impacted their lives, because as a teacher you are just doing your job,” she says, a day before her retirement.

Mrs Davies admits that in all the years she spent at Pakuranga College she never felt a hint of boredom.

As a young girl from Hasting she started her career teaching Physical Education. It wasn’t long before that the principal at the time asked her if she would be a sports co-ordinator as well as assistant dean for 7th form.

“After six and a half years in that role, I felt I was running a bit empty,” she recollects about a challenge she thoroughly enjoyed.

“In 1994 there was a massive change in thinking. I was asked to be on the committee to restructure pastoral care.

It was the first time that we looked at a vertical house system which worked very well,” she says of change in the education system.

During her long tenure at Pakuranga College, Mrs Davies was a relieving deputy principal thrice.

However in 2004, she took a break from school due to family reasons.

“During my year off, princi-

pal Bali Haque requested me to bring out the school magazine which I gladly did. I also did a small tutoring group with the students before I returned as dean of Rimu House in 2006,” she says.

In 2011 when the current principal Michael Williams realised there was a big surge in international students seeking admission, he asked her to be dean of International Students, a role she cherished.

“There has been a huge change in the ethnicity mix and I love the multicultural feel of the college. I admire the international students for leaving their country and coming to a different culture,” she says.

Much as she will miss school where she has spent twothirds of her life, she now looks forward to Sunday nights.

“I could never relax on a Sunday night, wondering if I was prepared enough with the lesson for Monday at school or if I had finished marking papers,” she smiles.

Despite her strict instructions that she wanted a very low key farewell, the staff organised a high tea befitting Mrs Davies. It took her by complete surprise on her last day at school.

Principal Williams says, “She is an institution in herself and will be leaving a big hole in the school. She’s a real treasure-trove of information and will be dearly missed.”

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n a volatile world where immigration has become a dangerous word, dragged in the midst of a fiery political debate, it must be hard being the Minister of Immigration.

But Michael Woodhouse, Immigration Minister, also Minister of ACC and Minister of Workplace Relation, says “it is the best job in the world”.

“Though it is quite complex,” he concedes as an afterthought.

Mr Woodhouse was in this patch at the behest of local MP Jami-Lee Ross who the minister refers to as “a bright young spark of the National party”.

After a closed door meeting with a group of local immigration agents and advisors at the office of Immigration Advice NZ at Harris Road on Friday, Mr Woodhouse talks to the Times.

He says that meeting up with local immigration agents gave him some valuable inputs.

“There is nothing like hearing it first-hand from them,” says at the office run by former Times columnist and immigration advisor Saif Shaikh.

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current situation where racism is being (mis)used worldwide to fight terrorism, he says: “In a restless world, New Zealand has been held as an exemplar in terms of a skilled based balanced immigration policy.

“It saddens me when xenophobes refer to migrants as “they” and blame them for the housing problem. “Immigration is not the dominant issue when it comes to rising house prices. That is a different issue.

Migrants are strong contributors to the economic and cultural growth of the country.”

However, there are times when he has to take a tough stand, more so when it comes to the much publicised case of deportation of Indian students.

Mr Woodhouse says the media has not told the whole story.

“We gave the students ample opportunity to leave voluntarily. Two have already done so. Also, six of the remaining seven have been awarded the qualification they came to NZ to study towards. So they have achieved what they came here for.”

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“Each case has been handled on its own merit. We wanted them to leave voluntarily and not force them so that they can go back to the country with dignity,” he says.

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“We are also working on expectation management. I worry that students are being told a story of education being a pathway to residency in the country.”

He says he has visited India and that Immigration New Zealand is working closely with partner agencies providing regular advice and information to education industry providers.

Mr Woodhouse also mentions that there has been a change in the skilled migrant category.

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First off though, the club is preparing for the annual junior registration and weigh-in’s beginning this weekend.

Weigh-ins will take place on Saturday (February 25) between 1pm and 4pm and on Sunday from 9am to 12pm.

Youngsters will also be able to weigh-in on Wednesday (March 1) from 4pm-8pm and on Saturday (March 4) between 1pm and 4pm. For full details on how to get your child involved in rugby check out the clubs website purc. co.nz.

PURC general manager Stephen Hackett said the club placed a great deal of emphasis on junior rugby with the “nursery” grades of Under 5s and 6s being a great way for families to meet new people in the area and get young children into team sport. “It’s non-contact with a focus on having fun and learning to play the game,” he said. “There are post-game activities including a sausage sizzle and drinks for the young ones. It’s great for parents too as there is no travel to matches as they’re all played at the club.”

The junior tackling grades are also set to see big change in 2017 with new grades and new rules to play under. “We pride ourselves with the experience we give children entering the sport and this year with safety improvements in the tackling area in place, it’s going to be a fantastic improvement for children learning the game,” Hackett said.

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play in weight categories rather than age categories.

“This will allow for greater flexibility in children’s growth at this age,” said Hackett.

In the upper junior to intermediate grade levels, another change will see players stay together through the grades in the Saturday competitions.

“These children would have been playing together since U5s or 6s in some cases and we want to keep them playing together and each Saturday with their friends where possible,” he said.

“The whole aim of junior rugby is to grow players skills and get them ready for college rugby and we pride ourselves at being the best at this under the direction of former All Black Pita Alatini (PURC’s director of rugby).”

At the end of the season the club is introducing a two day junior rugby festival. The club will also be sending five teams (U9s-U13s) to a rugby festival in Taupo. Also this year, an U10s/U11s squad of around 40 boys will head to Australia for the annual Beecroft Cherrybrook tour (the Sydney club came to NZ last year).

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mier team’s (prems) coach, is this year putting in place a new programme which will see junior squads training and bonding with the prems early in the season which would wrap up with a bbq with the children. “We really want our premier players to know the children that support them every Saturday so what better way to meet each other by training together,” said Alatini.

The club is preparing itself too for the World Masters Games running from April 2130 which will see as many as 600 players using the PURC facilities during seven days of rugby.

The fields look ready too with the number one pitch sporting lush green rye grass replacing the couch grass which left the ground brown the last few seasons. This will all be set off by the new electronic scoreboard which will be installed this month.

Lastly, In June/July the club will brace itself for the much-anticipated Lions tour by setting up an All Blacks Fan Zone. “We know many fans in the area did not get tickets to the Lions test matches so we intend to be here to give our fans a great venue to enjoy all the action like at the 2011 RWC,” said Hackett.

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bumper tourism season is increasing tensions between freedom campers and locals in Auckland, prompting new moves by Auckland Council to see if the conflicting needs of freedom campers and local residents can peacefully co-exist.

This week, council is beginning a two-month pilot “dispersal” programme that could see freedom camping visitors encouraged to spread out over 29 locations across the city, rather than crowd into a few well-known hot spots.

The pilot sites – including four in Howick, Pakuranga and Eastern Beach – have been selected following extensive consultation with local boards, resulting in seven of the 21 Auckland local boards participating.

At the outer edges of Auckland, the Franklin and Rodney local boards have approved seven and eight sites respectively.

The Howick Local Board has approved sites in Eastern Beach, Lloyd Elsmore Park and two Howick public carparks.

In Maungakiekie-Tamaki, sites have been approved at Panmure Lagoon’s Domain Reserve and the Panmure Wharf Reserve.

Puketapapa Local Board is offering Margaret Griffen Park for the pilot and AlbertEden Local Board has a site at Western Springs Community House.

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has approved five sites and the Upper Harbour Local Board has approved the use of Rosedale Reserve in Albany for the pilot scheme.

“A key aim of the pilot programme is to try and reduce the impact of freedom campers on local access to parks, beaches and amenities,” says Councillor Linda Cooper, chair of the council’s Regulatory Committee.

Throughout the trial, council officers will be ensuring the sites are kept well-maintained and tidy, with clear accessways for the public to

pilot sites: The Howick Local Board has approved sites in Eastern Beach, Lloyd Elsmore Park and two Howick public carparks.

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“Both park users and campers need to be kept safe, and toilets and other amenities need to be maintained in good operating order,” says Councillor Cooper.

“We want to be welcoming hosts to our visitors.

Campers bring an estimated $1.2 million a month into our economy over summer.

However the influx of freedom campers into hotspot areas - particularly in north eastern coastal and inner city locations - is creating problems. Overcrowding, parking and access difficulties, and increasing rubbish at popular destinations is frustrating local communities and other park users.”

Auckland is the gateway for most of the 3.4 million tourists that come to New Zealand and Auckland Council estimates 320 freedom camping vehicles per day are either travelling on its roads or parked in public places over summer.

“If we can encourage campers into new areas, we hope to reduce overcrowding and spread the tourism dollar to other local board economies, while also introducing visitors to some of the lesserknown but lovely corners of our city,” she says.

The council proposes using a range of regulatory and

non-regulatory approaches to try to move campers around Auckland.

“We’ll be making good quality travel planning information more readily available to campers, using social media and printed information about alternative paid and free camping sites,” says Michael Sinclair, Manager Social Policy and Bylaws for Auckland Council.

Information about day trips, events and things to do in participating local areas will encourage campers to explore and enjoy their surroundings.

“We want to do everything we can to encourage voluntary moving on, including ensuring our suggested alternatives feel safe for visitors, so we have been careful with

location choices and will have security monitoring at sites,” says Mr Sinclair.

There will also be increased monitoring of toilets and rubbish bins.

“During the pilot we will be vigilant with compliance monitoring. We will retain the ability to deploy a quick response team to any areas not coping with demand, and we will modify the conditions of camping (for example, by reducing the length of stay) or even shut down designated sites if they are causing a nuisance,” he says.

A report on the pilot programme will be presented to the council later in 2017 and will help inform the development of policies and regulations on freedom camping in Auckland.

Starting this Monday, the residents at Bruce McLaren retirement complex will be treated to a four-session entertainment roadshow hosted INSPIRED: The late by the Aotea Youth Dr Jim Sprott was the Symphony (AYS) presenter of the eight and Sinfonietta documentaries.

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These include Cholesterol Fraud and Health, Arthur Allan Thomas Inquiry, Cot Death Crisis, Tragedy of Princess Diana Cover Up, Climate and Environment, Oil and Energy, NZ Cantonese Chinese History 1850-1950 and a Denny Pompey Cook Musical Tribute.

The exclusive documentaries are presented by the late Dr Jim Sprott, a well-known scientist, and have been created by Brendon Fraser Productions Est. 2004.

The AYS was established in 1986 by music director and conductor Paul Harrop (ONZM), who still conducts the orchestra today, attending shows and rehearsals every Tuesday night.

Since it started, the AYS has toured extensively around the world, and have been hosted in places like Japan, America, Canada, Australia, Germany and China.

Dates for the screenings are February 27 (10am), March 1 (2pm), March 6 (10am) and March 8 (2pm) and entry costs $10 per screening.

Three swimmers make junior squad Three East Auckland youngsters have just earned a place in a coveted national junior swim squad.

Sophie Spencer (13 years), from Beachlands, Ella Crowe (11), from Half Moon Bay, and Judd Brown (9), from Howick, won their age group categories at the Legend of the Lake swim in Rotorua on Saturday which was the fourth event in the seven swim New Zealand Ocean

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Their win in the 200m Banana Boat OceanKids event has secured them a place in the Jetstar Super Swim Squad.

This means they will travel to Auckland with a caregiver for a weekend camp with some top name elite swimmers and coaches in May. Throughout the season, each qualifying event will allow children the opportunity to earn a place in

the 36 member squad.

The NZ Ocean Swim Series runs from November 2016 to April 2017. The 2017 Jetstar Super Swim Squad Camp will take place in Auckland on May 6 and 7.

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ent increased by 4.4 per cent in Q4 2016 compared with Q4 2015, with average weekly rent for a three-bedroom home now $525.

For the first time the average rent for a one bedroom property in all areas of Auckland has passed $300.

9 per cent year on year increase in rental properties being managed by Barfoot & Thompson, with strongest growth in Franklin, Rodney, and Central Auckland.

quarter in 2015 ($503). Rent for a three bedroom home ranges from an average weekly rent of $419 in Franklin/Manukau to $887 in Central Auckland.

One bedroom properties averaged $344 per week (up 5.1 per cent from $327 in the October to December quarter 2015), and two bedrooms $437 (up 5.1 per cent from $416), while 4 bedroom homes brought in $658 (up 3.4 per cent from $636) and 5+ bedroom homes averaged $812 (up 3.2 per cent from $787).

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Average Auckland rent has risen at a relatively reasonable pace despite high demand for rentals, rising property sales prices, and long-term interest rates tipped to go up.

Based on the latest data from Barfoot & Thompson Auckland’s largest property management company, Auckland renters paid around 4.4 per cent more on average in the October to December quarter (Q4) of 2016, compared with the same quarter the year before. Average weekly rent across all property types and locations in Auckland was $524, up from $502 in Q4 2015.

Average rent rose more in South Auckland (6.3 per cent), and slightly less in Central Auckland, Franklin/Manukau, and Pakuranga/Howick (2.6 per cent, 3.1 per cent and 3.3 per cent, respectively).

“Rents have risen at quite a modest rate given the record

house sales prices we saw last year. Most property owners would prefer a trustworthy longterm tenant, paying rent on time, to asking for higher rent,” says Barfoot & Thompson director Kiri Barfoot.

“Landlords obviously consider the return on investment, but are very conscious an empty property doesn’t pay rent. This is why we don’t tend to see tenants being hit with large rent increases even when house prices or interest rates rise.”

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important part of professional property management service.

“Rent is determined by property location, size, and number of bedrooms, as well as taking into desirable features such as internal garaging and sunny outdoor spaces,” says Ms Barfoot.

One bedroom averages over $300 anywhere in Auckland “In the past year, the largest rent increases in terms of property size were for one and two bedroom homes. For the first

time the average rent for a one bedroom property in all areas of Auckland passed $300, ranging from $302 in Manukau/Franklin to $373 in Central Auckland.

“However, three bedroom homes are the most common rental and the best reflection of what the overall market is doing,” says Ms Barfoot.

The average weekly rent for a three bedroom home in Auckland during the October to December quarter was $525, rising less than 1 per cent on last quarter ($520) and 4.4 per cent on the same

Property owners are turning to professional property managers in droves to mind their most valuable assets.

Barfoot & Thompson was managing nine percent more rental properties at the end of the 2016 than in 2015.

Based on data from October to December 2016, Barfoot was managing between 12 and 16 percent more properties in Franklin, Rodney, Central Auckland, and South Auckland, than in the same quarter the year before.

“Typically we sign on around 450 new properties every month.

There are two clear trends, the first is a desire for professional management in areas further north and south as rental demand increases beyond the traditional city limits; the second is owners coming to us as developments are being completed in the central city,” says Ms Barfoot.

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What’s On Summer festival

Howick Lions Summer Festival, Sunday, February 26, 11am-3pm, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Cascades Road, Pakuranga. This popular event began in 1997 and over the years this major annual event has raised tens of thousands of dollars for the local community. The 2017 event will be significantly different with a Summer Festival replacing the Military Tattoo. Entertainment, food, craft stalls and slides for the kids.

Women Connect

A happy group of ladies meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Eastgate Christian Centre, Ben Lomond Crescent, Howick, from 10am12pm. The cost is $2 which covers morning tea and a small craft.

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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.

Art gallery

Green Gales Art Gallery, Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook Street, Howick will feature artist David Stone from Friday, March 3 to Sunday, March 26. Sales help to support the South Auckland Totara Hospice. Entry is free and all are most welcome. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10am-3pm. Phone Beryl 534-5448.

Singles group

New Horizons is a social and friendship club for single 40s, 50s & 60s. Monthly programmes of barbeques, outings, dinners, film etc. A club and prospective new members’ night is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Barrel Inn, Cook Street, Howick. Come along from 6.30pm and meet new friends. Contact Suzie on 529-4027 or Trevor 533-3694 or visit www.auckland-singlessocial-club.org.nz.

The Ladies Club of Highland Park meets on the first Friday of the month at Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Road.

The next meeting is on March 3 when the guest speaker will be Precious McKenzie. New members and visitors welcome. Phone Kay Williams 534-5381.

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Howick RSA Women’s section monthly meeting to be held on the February 24 with speaker from “stand for children organisation” at 10am. Please bring a friend along and enjoy morning tea. Phone Bev 534-9285.

Tuesday, February 28, 10am12pm, 27 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park. Speaker: Pastor Wayne Peat. Come and join our friendly group and join us for a shared lunch, following our meeting.

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Space for you and your baby parenting programme. A new morning session is being held at St Paul’s in the Park Anglican Church, Chapel Road, Flat Bush on Tuesdays in February at 10am.

The programme is for mainly first time parents with babies born since October 2016. For enquiries, or to enrol, contact Carolyn: email swellm@ihug.co.nz or phone 022-657-5851.

Spinning group

Interested in developing a new skill? Come and join the Howick Spinning Group. Free tuition amid a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at The Girl Guide Rooms, Vincent Street, Howick. Contact Ellen 534-6954 or Jenny 535-4990.

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Combined Probus

Botany/Dannemora Combined Probus Club. The next meeting will is on Thursday, March 2, 10am at Eastview Baptist Church, 559 Chapel Road, Botany Downs.

Our guest speaker is Lindsay Diggelman, from Auckland University, who will speak on King Arthur. New members and visitors very welcome. Contact Bob 273-2205 or Sue 534-9679.

Probus Club

The Ladies Probus Club of Howick Central will meet on Friday, February 24, 10am. at Nixon Hall, Sale Street, Howick. Marguerite Van der Kolk from the Auckland Zoo will be the speaker. Any ladies wishing to join a group of ladies of all ages on a monthly basis, have morning tea and a chat and listen to the speaker, are welcome to come and join this group of friendly ladies. We look forward to welcoming new members. Phone Beverley 534-7319.

Cake decorating

Tamaki Cake Decorating Club is having its AGM on February 26, Anchorage Park Community House. 16 Swan Cres, Pakuranga 1pm. We will also be celebrating our third birthday. If you are interested in joining this club do come along, you will be made very welcome. There will be a display of work, sales table and also a raffle. Email tamakicakedec.club@gmail.com.

Pakuranga Choral Society

Have you ever wanted to join a choir but never got round to it?

We are having an open night for you to see if you like us! We are a non-auditioned community choir. An ability to sing in tune, and some knowledge of reading music a help but not essential.

We meet at Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Rd on a Monday evening at 7.30pm. Join us for our first open night of the year on Monday, March 6. Phone Ron 535-9241.

Fancy bowls?

Retired? Try lawn bowls for fun and light exercise. Make new friends. Roll up 12.45pm Tuesdays to Buckland Beach Bowls, Morrow Ave, Bucklands Beach.

Bowls, coaching and afternoon tea $5. Bring flat-soled shoes.

Contact Jeff Sparkes 537-6369 or email: formatt@xtra.co.nz.

Howick Floral Art Club

Our first meeting for the year is on Monday, February 27, Centennial Bowling Club, Selwyn Road, Howick. Doors open 11.30am, meeting starts 1pm. There will be a short AGM followed by two of our talented members demonstrating creative floral designs.

The competition table title is ‘She’ll be right’. Visitors are welcome at a cost of $10, but come along and consider joining our friendly club. Phone Eljean 5343358. Visit www.facebook.com/ howickfloralart/

Lego at the library

Last Sunday of every month.

Drop in and have fun creating with LEGO, Sunday, February 26, 10am-3pm, Highland Park Library. Phone 535-5935.

Crafts market

Classy Crafts Indoor Market reopens on Saturday, March 4 inside All Saints Community Centre, 30 Cook St, Howick 9am-1pm.

Quality NZ-made crafts - olive products, jewellery, homewares, children’s clothing and toys, books by local authors, novelties and more. Phone Ruth 535-7513.

Jellyfish stings reported at three local beaches Auckland Council is as a welt with warning swimmers surrounding to exercise caution redness. In rare following reports cases, victims can of jellyfish at some develop symptoms local beaches this such as breathing month. difficulty or loss of “Several members consciousness. of the public have reports: There reported having How to treat a have been numerous been stung by jellyfish sting reports of people jellyfish at Maraetai having been stung by jellyfish at local Beach, Eastern Wash the affected beaches recently.

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Photo Auckland Council Bay recently, saltwater. and we advise the public to Remove any tentacles or avoid swimming at these stings attached to the skin – beaches for the time being,” but do not touch the tentacles says the council’s regional or stings with your bare environmental control hands. manager, Marcus Herrmann.

Place the affected area in “Swimmers should keep an warm water (45C). eye out for jellyfish when at Do not apply vinegar, the beach. If they are present, methylated spirits or alcohol, we recommend finding an as these will make the sting alternative swimming location more painful. for the day.

Calamine lotion, “We also recommend that antihistamines and steroid parents closely monitor their creams may be helpful. children and pets near the If the reaction to the sting water at these beaches to is severe or the symptoms ensure their safety,” he says. worsen, see your doctor.

If the person has reduced Medical advice consciousness or difficulty The Auckland Regional breathing, call 111 and ask for Public Health Service says an ambulance. most jellyfish stings in New For more information on Zealand are not serious and, if jellyfish stings, please visit the Auckland Regional Public given prompt first aid, people are not likely to develop Health Service website or call 09 623 4600 for advice. significant symptoms.

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Feedback

Spare a few hours to help Kiwi kids with cancer Child Cancer Foundation is calling for volunteers nationwide to lend a hand for its annual street collection, taking place on Friday and Saturday March 17 and 18, during Child Cancer Foundation Appeal Month.

Dedicated volunteers are urgently needed to donate their time and help raise vital funds to support more than 500 families’ nationwide in hospital, at home and in the community.

Robyn Kiddle, chief executive at Child Cancer Foundation said more than three children in New Zealand are diagnosed with cancer every week.

“Child Cancer Foundation receives no direct funding from the government, and we rely heavily on the generosity of New Zealanders to continue to support these children and their families in need,” she said.

“We are grateful to anyone who can spare a couple of hours to raise funds to help brave Kiwi kids and their families, facing their cancer battle.

“There are collection sites nationwide – including sites in Howick and Botany- and

Regular price a diversion

Re ‘Petrol: 22c difference’, Times, February 2.

Any inquiry should also question the price difference between regular 91 fuel and super (96/97/98 octane).

In the Bay of Plenty the difference is typically 25+ cents.

With more vehicles now requiring the super grades, the cost of regular fuel is just a diversion.

Price cutting does not seem to apply to the super grades.

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There are two fundamental flaws in every business model.

Firstly, one in four businesses fail and in most large companies (with domestic debt running at half a trillion dollars and the government’s own personal debt at sixty billion), such a situation would be considered a failure.

Secondly, one definition of business states that commerce and profit must override personal feelings and it is quite clear many New Zealanders have become pawns from which the maximum financial return can be made.

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numbers of Aucklanders being forced to rent or, because of the imposed financial pressures, move out of Auckland altogether.

They are being replaced by wealthier new immigrants, some who quickly buy up five or a whole lot more houses for renting and the whole escalation of prices and housing shortages just continue to spiral skyward.

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would be to build minimumsized apartment blocks with parking underneath.

The question is, would the public and environmentalists accept that knowing the present mood of the general public and the ambulance-at-the-bottom-of-the-cliff mentality of both the council and our government, I very much doubt it.

Gary Hollis Mellons Bay

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Residents of Golflands need to be aware of the imminent vandalism of a number of local streets by Auckland Council, with the scheduled, and apparently unnecessary resurfacing of Golfland Drive, Faldo Drive, and one or two other minor streets in the area.

Our superb hotmix tarmac surfaces, which have lasted for up to fifteen years, are to be covered in the dreaded chipseal, creating everlasting problems with loose gravel and tar on our driveways, and in our homes, and with chipped cars.

Chip-seal also creates extra road noise, both inside and outside vehicles, and deteriorates rapidly.

Why, oh why does the Council continue to downgrade our streets in this way? No doubt Council will brush off my question with the usual flannel when confronted with this topic.

Graham Pilgrim, Golflands

I predict the council’s lack of vision will become apparent as the intensive housing gets underway. Many, many streets in the suburbs are fully parked right now.

Once the three storey houses are occupied, the additional cars are added, streets simply won’t cope.

The Pakuranga Highway, for example, offers very little parking.

Perhaps a councillor could explain. One example placed on the web is a sign of things to come.

This unfortunate had acquired a new neighbour who promptly parked his car in front of his only parking spot.

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$5000 for RSA welfare T medals: Mellons Bay School student Kate Berry competing at the TRYathlon held recently.

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Olympians at Weet-Bix Kids’ TRYathlon Hundreds of Auckland children from 34 schools got up-close and personal with some of New Zealand’s top athletes at the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon on February 12.

Participants from local schools like Mellons Bay School, Wakaaranga Primary School, Sunnyhills Primary School swam, cycled and ran to the finish line to receive a medal from Olympians Sarah Cowley Ross, Anita Punt, Nikki Hamblin, 2016 Olympic games bronze medalist Eliza McCartney along with All Blacks Reiko Ioane and Ofa Tu’ungafasi.

Held at the Pt England Reserve, this year’s series marked the 25th anniversary of the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, and had around 2800 students participate.

he annual RSA Welfare Charity Tournament, run by the Howick RSA Golf Section, has raised $5000 which will be donated to the Howick RSA Welfare Trust.

Howick Golf Club’s Susi Brumback said it is the second largest amount raised to date.

This tournament has been held for the past thirty five years and last year raised $6800.

“The Welfare services that the Howick RSA provide are many — transportation to hospital/ medical visits, help with hearing aids, glasses and various medical accounts and education scholarships to name but a few,” said Brumback.

“Our charity golf day generates funds from sponsors, the players and the RSA and sponsors donate cash and /or prizes that the RSA would otherwise have to pay for from tournament entry fees

paid.”

“The Pakuranga Golf Club donates the course at a reduced green fee.

“So a proportion of the entry fee paid by the players adds to the cheque that goes to the Howick RSA Welfare Trust,” she said.

“In addition we have raffles with prizes that are donated from sponsors for the quick fire raffles in the club house after the day’s golf.”

Sports bites Fox knocked out Beachlands golfer Ryan Fox was knocked out of the World Super 6 tournament on the third sudden-death play-off hole after the third round at the weekend.

Two late bogeys in the third round

and two more in the sudden-death play-off cost Fox a place in the World Super 6 matchplay phase, media reported.

HPK top club at junior meet Swimming New Zealand are pleased with the development of their junior programme with more than 1200 swimmers competing in the new-look competition that finished on Sunday.

The national junior championship was replaced with four zonal meets throughout the country for swimmers under 13, with competitions at Timaru, Wellington, Rotorua and Auckland.

Howick Pakuranga (HPK) proved the leading club in the Harlequins zone (Northland, Auckland, Counties Manukau) staged at West Wave Aquatic Centre in Henderson. They finished clear of North Shore and United.

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Bring on the Petal Heads, Rastafairies H

owick Children’s and Youth Theatre has a lineup of two fabulous new productions taking place next week – Patch and Badjelly the Witch.

The outdoor performance of Patch will be the world premiere of the production, written by local Howick musician and author Kay Shacklock, who has also written a book based on the play.

It is a prequel to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in which rival fairy gangs the Rastafairies and the Petal Heads get up to midnight mischief in the forest.

Patch director Kelly Scott says the production will be suitable for young and old alike.

The well-known story of Badjelly the Witch will also be performed by staff of the Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre over the same weekend.

Badjelly tells the story of two

prequel: HCYT delivers two productions next week.

children, Tim and Rose, who are searching for their cow Lucy, after she is stolen by Badjelly the Witch.

They meet quirky, bizarre characters along the way who help them and end up rescuing their cow from Badjelly the Witch and Dulboot, with the

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It’s a “super fun production for kids and families to come along and see”, said Ms Scott, and she hopes the audience will agree.

Tickets cost $10 for Patch and $8 for Badjelly the Witch.

Patch: March 2-5, 8pm. Tickets $10. It is suitable for children 5 years and older.

Badjelly the Witch: March 4-5, 11am and 1pm. Tickets $8. Suitable for children 5 years and older.

Both productions will be held outdoors at Star of the Sea Park, 29 Granger Road, Howick.

Contact HCYT on hcyt@xtra.co.nz or 5374943 to book tickets.

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Ladies, hammers and workshop humour Grab your gal pals and make sure you get yourself along to the Howick Little Theatre for The Pink Hammer directed by Patricia Wichman.

The upcoming Kiwi comedy is based on the lives of four very different women who each answer a flyer for The Pink Hammer Workshop, which is a ladies-only woodwork class.

Expecting empowerment and sisterhood, they turn up and instead find that the tutor Maggie, who was advertised on the promo flyer, has gone a little AWOL! Taking her place is husband Woody, who isn’t a fan of hosting a bunch of crazy women in his workshop, but as it turns out, he may not have

a choice in the matter. It’s a production guaranteed to give viewers a laugh or two, as well as a poignant reminder of the unpredictability of life.

Ms Wichman has been directing since 2011 and this will be her first show performed at the Howick Little Theatre.

She received first place in Acting at the National round of the World Championship of Performing Arts in 2010, and secured a place representing New Zealand in the International round held in Los Angeles.

The production runs from February 25 to March 18 with both evening and matinee sessions available.

Visit http://www.hlt.org.nz/ for more details.

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Held at St Columba Presbyterian Church on February 28, That’s Amore brings three of Operatunity’s most talented tenors to the stage for an unforgettable performance.

Filled with romance, passion and wonderful melodies, the show celebrates these tenors whose welcoming performances draw in the audience.

Tenors Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Derek Hill and Kalauni Pouvalu have been performing together for almost five years, within New Zealand and internationally.

Allan-Moetaua grew up in Wellington before studying singing at the University of Auckland and is of Rarotongan heritage.

The talented singer has performed with Operatunity for more than 12 years, performed with New Zealand Opera and was a finalist for the New Zealand Aria competition in 2007-8.

He is joined by Hill, a graduate of McGill University in Montreal, Canada, who has gone on to work with the New Zealand Opera, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

The third Tenor is Pouvalu, a NZ-born Tongan who has been performing with Operatunity since 2014 and was awarded the prestigious Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation Award for the most promising classical singer at the NZ Singing School in 2013.

Together, they bring a wealth of talent, friendship and humour to the stage.

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CX-9 is practically fun

By Alistair Davidson

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here comes a time in life when candlelit dinners make way for drivethrough burgers, and instead of a romantic DVD and a bottle of wine when you get home it’s a Barney the purple dinosaur video with the kids.

The contents of the garage change too. That sporty MX-5 convertible is history in its place sits that universal symbol for middle age and responsibility: a MPV, or in modern lingo, a seven-seat SUV. “You know what honey?

Let’s go for a fun spin along a twisty coast road in the people mover,” said nobody ever.

Well, newsflash people: practical doesn’t have to be boring. Don’t believe me?

Well, go take the latest, allnew Mazda CX-9 for a test drive and you’ll soon see what I mean.

CX-9 handles beautifully, and the electric power steering is light but has a good level of feel.

The GSX model is offered with either two-or fourwheel drive ($52,995 and $55,495 respectively), while the $62,995 Limited tested here is all wheel drive only.

The previous model had a V6 under the hood whereas this one, which utilises Mazda’s SkyActiv technology, has a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder.

It’s a new engine, and one that’ll find its way into other models; think performance orientated Mazda3 and Mazda6.

In CX-9, the turbo four is set up for real world driving, so rather than having heaps of power high up in the rev range it delivers a useful 420Nm of torque at 2000rpm.

This means excellent throttle response and quick overtaking (particularly with

the six-speed auto in Sport mode), or relaxed effortless cruising.

CX-9 isn’t boring to look at, either. Somehow Mazda has managed to make sensible look exciting in a classy and understated way.

Sure, that big trademark Mazda grille is in your face, but that’s an exception; the rest of the styling is a case study in ‘less is more’.

Same goes for the interior. Fit and finish is superb, and the choice of materials is what you’d expect from a high-end European sedan, not a seven-seat crossover.

The middle row of leather clad seats is roomy enough for three adults, whereas as the third row is the kids’ domain.

There are multiple ways to fold and slide the back two rows, so if mum and dad want to escape for a weekend there’s enough room to take those neglected mountain bikes off the garage wall

and stash them in the CX-9’s load area. The Limited’s specification is impressive.

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A sunroof, tinted windows and a power tailgate are also standard fare.

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A lack of mechanical and road noise means that you’ll have to crank up the Limited’s awesome premium 294watt, 12-speaker sound system to drown out the kids asking ‘are we there yet?’

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or Copper

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for over 20 yrs

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ALL your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/ lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted. Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

Ph: 533 0136 or 021 370 307

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NZ Registered

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535 6950 021 0333 149

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Bennett Plumbing and Drainage Ltd Your local maintenance Plumbers & Drainlayers 34 years in the area.

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The ORGAN DAZZLES! A SOUND JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF ROMANTIC ORGAN MUSIC WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIST

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We are a full service emergency animal care hospital available to help in all after hours veterinary situations.

15 Jack Conway Ave, Manukau Ph 277 8383

Howick School of Music has Moved!

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Bookings available for Easter

OPEN

Every Wed DAY nesday

Notice of

Special General Meeting This meeting will elect delegates from qualified members in order to form the Pakuranga Electorate Selection Committee to select the candidate for the 2017 general election.

Sunday 26th February 2017 2:30pm Auditorium Room, Te Tuhi 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga Apologies to: Peter Martin, Electorate Chair Email: peter.martin@national.org.nz

PAKURANGA MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE

• High quality education within a Montessori Learning environment • NZ qualified Teachers • Vacancies for children 2-6 years old • Open Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm • Morning / afternoon tea and late afternoon snack provided

Authorised by G Hamilton, 41 Pipitea Street, Wellington

"The centre goals include offering children a programme where they can thrive as socially competent, independent thinkers with a lifelong love of learning...The centre is well resourced with Montessori activities and other early childhood resources...Teachers model a shared belief in the centre's Montessori philosophy and interact with children with respect and courtesy..."

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Part Time Driver Required

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Building Project Manager

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Riva Homes Ltd is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the team: • Must know how to run a residential building project (exbuilder would be an advantage) • Good planning and quality control of all trades • Computer savvy and good communication skills • Able to manage site safe requirements If you fit the bill then, get in touch with Gerad 021 66 33 41.

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Fit, friendly person required for collection of blinds for clean/ repair plus installation of new blinds. This role involves an early start, with industry experience an advantage but not essential. Full drivers licence required.

Please email your CV to: jo@vlr.co.nz

Superstars Required!

Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter, along with the names of three referees to Sue Rea, hr@saintkentigern.com. Applications close on Friday 10 March 2017.

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Traffic Management Roles – TC’s / STMS Level 1-3 We are looking to hire a number of motivated and experienced TC’s / STMS’s.

Our Downer traffic management team are on the lookout for a number of capable traffic management staff to join our successful and professional Auckland based team.

What’s on offer: • Minimum 40 hours per week • Competitive hourly rate and company benefits • The opportunity to join a large progressive company where we are focused on training and development

All successful applicants will be required to undertake and pass pre-employment drug & medical testing. www.downercareers.co.nz

Advertising sales cadet KICK START YOUR SALES CAREER – FANTASTIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Are you outgoing, confident and have a passion for media?

This is an entry level position within our advertising sales team, selling across newspapers, magazines and digital.

About the role: • Assisting the sales team • Liaising with clients • Prospecting for new clients within a competitive market • Selling and booking advertisements • Building client relationships Culture and Benefits: • Opportunity to fast track your sales career • Training and coaching provided

Howick College requires a Registered Nurse to work one day per week (Fridays preferable) and possible relief days.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for adolescent health and wellbeing.

Previous experience as a School Nurse or in a primary health setting is desirable.

The position commences from the 20th March.

A letter of application with current CV and contact details of three referees, together with the Support Staff Application form, which can be found on our website, www.howickcollege.school.nz can be emailed to: secretary@howick.school.nz * Closing date for applications is Friday 3 March 2016.

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1 Creative person to develop and maintain face book page 2 Another student to maintain the centres Web page www. highlandparkshoppingcentre.co.nz 3 Jazz musicians solo or duo for special promotion Friday or Saturday nights at Bistro Restaurant 4 Market place organiser to establish and ongoing management of Students monthly markets 5 School holiday activity/promotions person 6 Green fingers gardener to care for our gardens/hanging baskets and planter boxes 7 Cooking Demonstrator. Really simple meals for 4. Must have great interactional personality and know your way around a kitchen These positions are casual. Reliability and self starters a must. Fluent in spoken, written English and excellent telephone manner. An organised person with good reporting skills. Full mentoring is provided for successful enthusiastic students.

Interested students email Bruce with A4 page with details highlandcentre@xtra.co.nz

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If this is an opportunity that excites you and you have a true desire to succeed in a sales career then please send a covering letter along with cv to: media@times.co.nz

JOBS FOR STUDENTS

We require confident & proactive traffic controllers of all movements on our sites. The position is based at Half Moon Bay, Kennedy Point and/ or Wynyard Wharf.

Key attributes & skills; • Traffic management experience; TC or STMS level 1 (desirable) • Confident and assertive • Health & Safety mindset • Physically fit and enjoy the outdoors in all weather conditions • A great communicator • Minimum 40 hours/week

www.sealink.co.nz/vacancies To express an interest in the position above, email your CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@sealink.co.nz

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Part time, Permanent East Care is looking to employ professional Medical Receptionists to complement our large team. Packages consist of a mix of weekend, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts.

(Overnight shifts are from 10.30pm-7.30am).

Key to this role is your ability to deliver first class reception services, including handling telephone calls, managing and scheduling client appointments, bookings and referrals, liaising with internal and external clinical teams, invoicing and receipting, and ensuring the smooth running of the front-off house environment.

The successful applicant will need to: • Have great time management skills and ability to multi task • Be computer literate with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail • Have great interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner • Be able to provide cover for other staff on leave • Have excellent oral and written communication skills Knowledge of MedTech32 would be an advantage although training in this software will be provided.

Applications close 9th March 2017 Please forward your CV and covering letter to: Reception Manager - East Care Limited P.O. Box 38-306, Howick 2145 Email to: debbie@eastcare.co.nz Applications will only be accepted from candidates that are NZ Citizens, Permanent Residents or those holding a valid Work Permit. East Care Accident, Medical and Specialist Centre are unable to assist with immigration requirements.

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Skills and Experience: • Can-do attitude and initiative • Excellent communication skills both written and oral • Great people and computer skills • Excellent time management • Ability to multitask and handle pressure a must • Have a well rounded outlook and positive attitude • Minimum restricted Drivers Licence • Knowledge of digital/social media

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Avoid the long commute and work locally in Howick.

We are looking for a physically strong person with a good work record to carry out warehouse inwards and outwards goods duties, including forklift driving plus have the mechanical aptitude to carry out light assembly work.

Initial application and CV to: george@filters.co.nz

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To find out more, or register your interest, please apply online (with a cover letter / CV) www.downercareers.co.nz quote reference: 532387

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We are a looking for a Property/Commercial Lawyer to join our team.

We are a friendly and well-established general practice in east Auckland with a solid reputation. We offer a supportive work environment and supervision is available depending on level of experience.

Whether you are an experienced lawyer looking to establish yourself within a firm with succession possibilities or a lawyer just starting out on your career, we invite you to contact us.

All applications should include a covering letter and CV to: louise@mullerlaw.co.nz

The successful applicants will also: • Have excellent communication sills • Be flexible to work on call as required • Enjoy physical activity and are fit, energetic and self-motivated • Have a safety first attitude • Have a great approach to dealing with the public

SALES TRAINEE We require a school leaver to join our team in East Tamaki. You need to be versatile and keen to learn warehousing and sales skills for heavy machinery.

Call Kevin 274 6186 Leabourn & Rose Ltd

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If you have experience in any of the following areas, we would love to hear from you: • STMS Practicing Level 2/3 • STMS Level 1 / Traffic Control • Class 2 drivers licence (as a driver, your role would also involve traffic management duties)

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Wanted to join our small friendly team at Howick Panel and Paint Shop.

Please reply by email: nick@screpairs.co.nz or call 534 1851 021 207 1888

Experience required – F/Time

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Pepperjacks Restaurant & Bar in Beachlands is looking for

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Are you looking for meaningful work that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?

Do you love working with special needs children and youth?

Are you an energetic, motivated, enthusiastic individual?

Do you have a great attitude?

If you answer yes to the above you could be the person for us!

Please forward your CV to: deearna@lifekidz.org.nz or call 533 6360 to discuss further.

Please state qualifications in your application.

Visit www.saintkentigern.com for more information about Saint Kentigern

Full-time and part-time available. Must hold at least a valid 12 months work visa and a current NZ driver’s licence.

Duties include customer service, stock and some light lifting.

Experience preferred. Must be able to work weekends and School/Public Holidays.

Send cv to owner.beachlands@foodstuffs.co.nz.

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If you have a technical background and are familiar with maintaining and manufacturing equipment, this might be the perfect opportunity. The position will have a strong Health and Safety focus, so experience in that field within a science based environment will be essential.

Check-Out Operators and Check-Out Supervisors

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We are seeking an experienced Physics Technician to join our friendly Science team. The position is for 40 hours a week during term time and will commence on Monday 1 May 2017.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate dedication to providing great food and bar service.

This will be based at Half Moon Bay on the Seacat ferry.

Key attributes and requirements: • An excellent communicator with solid working ethics • Current General Managers Certificate and LCQ • At least 2 years’ relevant experience • Work 3 days on and 3 days off roster • 15 hours shifts/minimum 40 hours per week Expression of Interest email your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@sealink.co.nz no later than 13th March 2017

Independent Presbyterian Education Saint Kentigern is a leader among Independent schools in Australasia, providing a future focused values based independent Presbyterian education for students from 3 to 18 years old, in four schools on three campuses across Auckland.

Due to extra demand for our products we require an experienced Fitter/Engineer to assist with assembly of our waterblasting and spraying equipment at our East Tamaki factory.

This is a part time position and could suit a fit and active semi-retired person.

Please apply to: alan@aesblasters.co.nz

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Café Bar Duty Manager

NZ trained Mechanic required. Must have current WOF cert, excellent customer service and telephone skills for dealing with enquiries at all levels.

Ph MARK 537 5694 or mark@heathautomotive.co.nz

PART TIME FITTER/ENGINEER

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No experience necessary.

Immediate start.

Must have own transport.

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Position entails picking up goods from suppliers and delivering to construction sites throughout Auckland.

Hours of work are 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.

Would suit semi-retired person.

Please contact Pete on 274 0035

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Is this the Warriors’ year?

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ynamic teenager Isaiah Papalii is one of several good reasons why the Warriors should improve dramatically on past disappointments.

At 18, the young second rower has the size, power and pace to give the Warriors pack that extra punch so necessary to mix it with the big boys of the NRL. A power lifter, Papalii showed in Sunday’s Palmerston North pre-season 26-6 win against the Gold Coast Titans that he has a nose for tries.

Others to shine were new captain Roger TuivasaSheck, scrum half Shaun Johnson, prop Albert Vete and veteran loose forward Simon Mannering.

Tuivasa-Sheck set up three of the Warriors five tries with well-timed passes, was brave and assured in defusing the Titan’s bombs and fast and elusive on attack Johnson made one glorious sidestepping run but, apart from that, it was the sting he put into his tackles

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Agnew’s Angle that impressed most.

Vete’s powerful charges regularly committed three Titan tacklers to stop him and Mannering combined his rock solid defence with some good offloads.

As new coach Stephen Kearney confessed, it wasn’t a perfect performance. But it was a big improvement on their previous 30-18 loss to Melbourne although the Titans were without stars Jarryd Hayne, Kevin Proctor and Konrad Hurrell.

However there are some promising signs, with Isaac Luke looking much fitter than he was last year and young Ata Hingano looking capable of filling the fiveeighth berth until Kieran Foran returns.

Hopefully too much won’t be expected of Foran following the mental problems he has suffered over the past

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year. But should he recover to be the player he was, he will be a huge asset to a backline that needs his direction.

While Solomone Kata and David Fusitu’a are big, fast centres capable of breaking defences open, both need to improve their passing skills.

In Manu Vatuvei, Tui Lolohea and Ken Maumolo, the Warriors are not short of finishing power on the wings.

While hope is said to spring eternal, that of devout Warriors fans has been seriously tested over too many seasons when it turned to hopelessness.

However this year I have a hunch the tide will turn, with the team giving loyal fans something to cheer about.

Having watched the Black Caps humiliated by the brilliant South Africans in the Eden Park T20, cricket supporters would have been heartened by the huge improvement in Sunday’s first ODI in Hamilton when AB de Villiers’ four secured a

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CHAMPIONS: The winning Tiger Building team of Matt Clarkin, Kit Brooks, Craig Wilson and John-Paul Clarkin, at the NZ Polo Open in Clevedon on Sunday.

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Tiger Building clinch open

Tiger Building has finally claimed the NZ Polo Open Championship title.

The team of JP Clarkin, Matt Clarkin, Craig Wilson and Kit Brooks – beat Semco PDL (Glenn Sheriff, Juan Britos, James Harper, Harry Semenoff Jnr) 7-6 in the final match of the 40th NZ Polo Open at Clevedon on Sunday. It is the fourth time Tiger Building has made the final.

Despite weather conditions making the ground damp the NZ Polo Open was a fantastic event and the organisers are thrilled, a spokesman said.

Most Valuable Player was awarded to Tiger Building’s Craig Wilson and Champion Pony was awarded to JP Clarkin.

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win for the tourists with one ball to spare.

Whereas it was spin wizard Imran Tahir with five wickets from 15 balls who reigned in Auckland, it was pace bowler Chris Morris who did the damage with four wickets before Colin de Grandhomme and Tim Southee’s 51-run strand from 23 balls gave South Africa a decent chase at 207 for seven.

At 117 for one, South Africa looked set to romp in before losing four wickets from 14 balls.

Southee and Boult were superb. However it was the turn extracted by spinners Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner that provided valuable backup in all but putting the Proteas to the sword.

While South Africa remain favourites to win the five-game series, more of the same fight from the Black Caps will do much to enhance their reputation.

Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

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Gillion shines at Futsal AFF Futsal representative Emily Gillion is one of a number of players who have seen the Women’s Futsal pathway come to fruition.

The 16-year old Macleans College student took up the five-aside game less than a year ago, and already finds herself coming up against the best female talent the country has to offer.

Gillion has earned selection into the Nic Downes-coached Auckland National Women’s Futsal League side and AFF Futsal Development Officer Marvin Eakins says the selection has come off the back of strong performances in the Auckland Women’s Futsal League.

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ameron Brown, honoured in the New Year’s Honours List, will look to further his world records after being awarded number one seeding for the 33rd Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand in Taupo next month.

Brown, 44, from Dannemora, is chasing his 13th victory in Taupo and a win will extend his global record for the most wins of the same Ironman event and the oldest male to win an Ironman.

He will take on a powerpacked line-up on Saturday March 4, with the professional men’s field announced this week. Meanwhile top seed in the women’s race is American Meredith Kessler, who will chase a sixth straight victory in Taupo to equal the six wins in a row by New Zealander Joanna Lawn.

The 2014 Ironman New Zealand champion, Marko Albert from Estonia, returns as the second seed ahead of Kiwi star Terenzo Bozzone, the 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Champion, who achieved his

power-packed line-up: Cameron Brown will be top seed as he chases a world record 13th victory at the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand in Taupo next month.

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Ironman breakthrough with a course record win in Western Australia in December.

Fourth seed is Belgium’s Marino Vanhoenaker, the 2012 Taupo winner in the weather-shortened race, who has 14 Ironman victories to his credit including a then world’s best time of

7hr45min in Austria, a race he has won eight times. Fifth seed is Frenchman Cyril Viennot, eighth in Taupo last year, but with a win in Ironman UK to his credit. here are a number of talented Kiwis in the field including double Ironman 70.3 Taupo winner Braden Currie, who will make

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his Ironman debut just a few weeks after finishing runnerup in the Coast to Coast multisport event, which he has won three times. Ironically, he will come up against the Coast to Coast winner Sam Clark who returns to join 25 male professionals confirmed for the race.

Kessler has 11 Ironman wins to her credit after another outstanding year in 2012, as she returns to her regular starting race in Taupo, which has become second home for her and her husband.

Second seed is Australian Carrie Lester, who enjoyed a top-10 finish at the Ironman World Championship, after wins at Chattanooga and Cairns.

Colourful Netherlands triathlete Yvonne van Vlerken is seeded third on the back of seven Ironman victories and nine podiums including runner-up in Hawaii in 2008.

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