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DEEPLY GRATEFUL: Wayne Elmore after his surgery.

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t was a death defying moment.

Talking from his bed at Auckland Hospital, Wayne Elmore was just out of surgery as he spoke about his nine-metre (30 ft) fall from the Fairy Dell waterfall in Kawau Island.

“I was on a bush walk with my friend Alan Mitchell and his eight-year-old son Riley,” he said.

“We were walking on top of a waterfall. I missed my footing and tried to grab onto a branch which gave way and propelled me backwards through a canopy of bush.”

Wayne crashed and thumped his way down a two stage fall.

He first fell around 5m, backwards onto a log which spun him around, hitting a solid rock ledge.

He then plunged down another 6m into the water.

Narrowly missing huge rocks, he landed backwards in waisthigh water.

Mr Elmore, who has delivered the Howick and Pakuranga Times for the last four years, says he is very lucky to be alive.

“My mate Alan came out to grab me and saw it was pretty bad. The gash was around 20cm-23cm long and he could see my skull.”

Mr Elmore also broke a bone in his neck and crushed his rib.

Mr Mitchell watched with

horror as his friend crashed and bumped his way down.

He said: “The injury looked awful. A large flap of skin, which almost covered half the side of his head, was hanging and there was blood everywhere in the water.

“I turned to my eight-yearold son, Riley, handed him my phone and told him to dial 111 and request emergency rescue from the Westpac helicopter.

“I stood him in a safe place and proceeded down the steep rocks to the pool where Wayne was amazingly still standing.

“I assessed his injury, tied a tourniquet round his head and assisted him out of the pool, where Riley was dealing with the 111 people,” says Mr Mitchell.

Riley used his T-shirt to help stop the bleed.

“The Kawau emergency response team arrived by jetski, and offered Wayne assistance, while Riley and I went out to direct the helicopter to its landing spot,” he narrates.

Once the Westpac Rescue Helicopter team arrived, they prepped Mr Elmore for transport.

Mr Elmore says that though he may not be able to deliver the Times for a while and has lost his cell phone in the water, he is deeply grateful to have had a narrow escape with death.

Beach House restaurant clarification The Times wishes to make it clear that Kelly Miller, the former co-owner of the popular waterfront restaurant The Beach House on The Parade at Bucklands Beach, has nothing at all to do with the business.

As mentioned in our story “Beach House in hot water” (Thursday, January 28) about the sudden closure of the restaurant more than a month ago, the Times made several attempts to contact

Alex Kaihea, her ex-husband and owner of the business (it has since been taken over by a new owner). He still cannot be contacted.

The Times also wishes to make it clear that Ms Miller’s partner Claudius Ah Loe has no connection whatsoever with the Beach House, nor does their successful and flourishing business Diced Workshops.

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ir Edmund Hillary’s ongoing relationship with Macleans College had a profound impact on pupil Shaun Chang who was star-struck to see the great man walking through the school.

Now his boyhood dream of following in Sir Ed’s footsteps is coming to fruition.

He is an optometrist based in Sydney, Australia and heads up the Eyes4Everest charity. He’s taken two groups of his peers to Nepal to treat adults and children’s eye conditions and his aim to open the first eye clinic in the Sargamatha (Mt Everest) National Park is getting closer to being accomplished.

Mr Chang moved from Taiwan to New Zealand when he was seven and learned about Sir Ed at Bucklands Beach Primary School.

“I thought it was amazing that a bee-keeper from New Zealand could summit the tallest mountain on Earth,” he says. “New Zealand is a small country but has such a huge impact on the world stage. That inspired me to do the same with my life.”

Most importantly, despite all his achievement Sir Ed was humble, friendly and very ‘real’, Mr Chang says.

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improving the welfare of the Sherpa rather than the Everest summit. It is hard to find a celebrity like that these days.”

Students at Macleans Hillary House have supported the Hillary family’s Himalayan Trust for more than 30 years with teachers and students frequently visiting Nepal. Sir Ed would talk to the seniors in assembly or at Hillary House.

“Being neither of those, I never had the chance to listen to his talks, only those in documentaries and other television interviews,” Mr Chang says. “However, I did catch him leaving with a convoy at the amphitheatre and it is one of my best memories.”

When Sir Ed died in January 2008 Mr Chang says he wrote what was in his heart at the Auckland

Museum and watched the coffin drive past.

In 2013 he visited the hospital Sir Ed built for the Sherpa in Khunde and was told about the visual difficulties some children were experiencing.

“I felt some duty to carry out his legacy, especially as I was gifted with that skill.

That was how Eyes4Everest started.”

Mr Chang led a team of optometrists to the Himalayas in 2014 and again last October to earthquake ravaged Khunde, Khumjung, Phortse and Thame, the original Sherpa settlements where Sir Ed did all his work.

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mixing-pot of aid operating in Nepal and to follow the Eyes4Everest charity in its earliest stages of becoming established, discovering what it takes to walk in Sir Ed’s footsteps.

Currently the footage shot on the journey is in the post-production stage.

Meanwhile Mr Chang’s ambition to open a permanent eye clinic in Khumjung has been given a boost by a gift of land from guide Ang Tshering Sherpa.

Currently the charity is working on raising an initial A$40,000 (NZ$43,000) needed to design and build it, with more funds eventually needed for ophthalmic instruments. More information and donations can be made at www.givenow. com.au/eyes4everest

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Fight to retain heritage status

PROUD FEAT: Howick Intermediate School principal Yolande Franke is thrilled with the latest Education Review report the school has received.

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owick Residents and Ratepayers Association (HRRA) members are gearing up for a battle to get Howick Village retained as a ‘special historic character’ zone in the Auckland Unitary Plan.

HRRA’s submission to the Independent Hearings Panel (IHP) is being heard today.

Auckland Council’s latest recommendations are to relegate the village’s zoning to a ‘precinct’.

Gayleen Mackereth who chairs the HRRA says this zoning may be covered by rules protecting the village. But they are only in place for three years.

“I fear that once Howick is crossed off the list of ‘historic character’ areas, we will soon be forgotten and therefore upzoned further to THAB (terrace housing apartment building) zoning.”

In its submission the HRRA applauds the heritage status allotted to buildings in the Howick Town Centre.

But Mrs Mackereth says its members are exhausted by the continually changing sands of the council’s track changes and changing evidence.

“We are tired and we are angry,” she says.

“One minute we have Howick as a ‘special historic character’ area, next we are informed that ‘special historic character’ is to be deleted.

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By FARIDA MASTER There is a flurry of activity at Howick Intermediate School.

Four old classrooms and a toilet block are being demolished; there is a line up of school desks and chairs ready to be discarded; heating is being installed in the school swimming pool and carpets in the reception area are being changed.

A new boardroom adjoining the principal’s office has already been built and a fresh coat of paint adds to the inviting atmosphere.

Principal Yolande Franke is a woman on a mission.

The entire school is being redesigned and come July work will start on the Performing Arts block.

“Once a district high school built in 1937 to serve the local Fencible community, it was officially converted to an intermediate school in 1966 and will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary, end of term three.

However, they have a lot to celebrate considering the latest Education Review Report that gives them a big nod.

The school that had faced many setbacks with the roll falling and staffing problems since the long-serving principal retired, is now getting glowing reviews.

The latest education report states that increased capability in governance, leadership and teaching together with strong systems and documentation has created a very good condition for continued development.

It means that from being reviewed every term in the last year they will now be reviewed every three years.

It’s a big feat for Ms Franke who took up the challenge of getting the community and the Ministry of Education involved in the school after she took over the hot seat of the principal in October 2014.

It’s been an uphill task instilling confidence back into the school, teachers, parents, children and local organisations.

She knew they’d come a full circle when the Education Review Officers spoke to the year 7 students who said they were proud to be a part of the school.

buzz word and the council wishes to obliterate any mention of ‘special character’ or local amenity – all of which are in the notified version of the Unitary Plan for Howick.

HRRA was “delighted” when the IHP Commissioners came up with interim guidance that Howick should remain a ‘special character area’.

“Not content with this advice the council then brought out the changes in a map showing ‘special character’ deleted for Howick Village (business area) and, from a limited area surveyed by the council, most of the pre 1944 buildings in the small area on the map were deleted except for some listed buildings,” Mrs Mackereth says.

No survey was done of the larger area such as Bleakhouse Road and Sale Street where a lot of the original Fencible officers had their homes, a number of which are listed “Historic B” buildings now.

Masefield, Abercrombie and Tanglewood Streets have listed dwellings, plus Ridge and Granger Road, which are all outside the limited area surveyed by council planners.

In comparison with the full and creditable surveys done on other areas, HRRA believes the Howick survey was a disgrace.

HRRA submitted its survey saying it wanted to be heard and was called to a meeting at the council with planners, supposedly ‘independent’ yet were part of the council team.

The evidence from these “independent” planners relegated Howick Village to a ‘precinct’ with a number of protections transferred from the original Manukau City Council documents.

HRRA members were delighted that the original height map was re-instated.

However, they were then to learn from the media that this ruling was changed in secret by the council and Howick was faced with buildings over 10 metres (three storeys high compared with the previous nine metre limit) on the most scenic ridge on the northern side of Howick, from Stockade Hill to Sale Street, ruining the magnificent views and streetscape.

This move led Howick Ward councillor Dick Quax to storm out of the council’s final governing body meeting of last year when Mayor Len Brown dismissed requests to reconsider a notice of motion asking for full public consultation on behind-closed-doors decisions involving up-zoning Super City residential properties.

Neither Mr Quax nor fellow Howick councillor Sharon Stewart were members of the council’s Unitary Plan Committee which proposed the upzoning.

Mrs Mackereth says “it is then not surprising that we feel very suspicious of the idea of a ’precinct’ and believe it will not over time protect Howick Village from exploitation”.

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Bring in the good fortune

By Farida Master Yongjie Li is sterilising 10 cent coins that will be neatly tucked into special dumplings that resemble gold nuggets, the ancient currency of China.

There will be eight, sparkling 10 cent coins that will be hidden in dumplings served to family members at the stroke of midnight – when the Year of the Goat ends, and the Year of the Monkey begins.

Those who find the coins hidden in their dumplings at the midnight dinner, where family and friends get together, are considered the lucky ones.

“Somehow my wife and children got all the coins last year and I didn’t get a single one,” laughs Mr Li who makes it a point to follow tradition.

Food is symbolically first offered to the ancestors as families get together to seek their blessings and remember them on the auspicious day.

Originally from Northern China, the Highland Park resident is of the opinion that most people from China who have made New Zealand their new home are forgetting their age-old culture.

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unit, Auckland Council is determined that his children do not forget their roots.

Every year, he starts preparing for the Chinese New Year well in advance, meticulously cutting paper for wall hangings, steaming buns and making little red packets with coins. He tucks them under his son and daughter’s pillows so that they can wake up to good fortune in the New Year.

Rosa Chow, chairperson of Asian Council Reducing Crime Charitable Trust who is originally from Hong Kong admits she is too Kiwi to follow all the rituals that go with Chinese New Year.

She prefers to buy readymade, sweet glutinous red rice cakes from the local Chinese supermarkets that stock almost everything.

Ms Chow says that while she could earlier differentiate people of Chinese descent from their country of origin, she now feels it is difficult to tell the difference.

“They have all adapted themselves so much to the Kiwi culture, it’s getting hard to tell the difference these days,” she laughs.

Rosa and her husband Thomas will join the Li family at their home in Highland Park to bring in the New Year on February 8.

n Environment Court decision of 2004 said that buildings of height and bulk which did not fit in with the low-rise nature of Howick Village should not be permitted.

As far as members of the Howick Residents and Ratepayers Association (HRRA) are concerned, that is the crux of the matter still today.

They will argue this before the Auckland Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel (IHP) today.

Gayleen Mackereth who chairs the HRRA says: “We know we are historic, we know we are unique and we want exceptional rules for Howick.

We totally reject the ‘one size fits all’ approach of the Unitary Plan.”

If the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP) and planners’ new definitions of historic character do not fit the dispersed nature of Howick’s historic landmarks and visually notable buildings and stunning vistas, then a separate category with ‘special character’ status, as outlined in the PAUP, with different definitions for Howick must be written.

The notified PAUP shows Howick Village and immediate surrounds covered by a ‘special character’ business overlay. The overlay includes height restrictions to preserve the village lowrise character and a number of other heritage protections, mainly transferred from the Manukau City Council Heritage Plans.

Currently, however, a secret Auckland Council ruling has changed the scenario to buildings over 10 metres (three storeys high compared with the previous nine metre limit) on the most scenic ridge on the northern side of Howick, from Stockade Hill to Sale

Street, ruining the magnificent views and streetscape.

Latest recommendations also relegate the village’s zoning to a ‘precinct’.

Howick, as the oldest settled European village in Auckland, deserves a special status, the HRRA submission says.

“The most important thing about Howick is that it is different from almost all other areas retaining their ‘historic character’ status. It is the actual history of the area and the listed Historic A and B buildings and the recognised historic status which is ingrained in the history of the Howick area and marked by reenactments and events in the Village and by the type of businesses building on this status.

“We believe that the sight line from the spire of old Selwyn Church must regulate all other height limits in the village to retain a cohesive streetscape.

Clearly then incongruous “Blokhaus” style buildings and apartments must not be permitted to grow and overshadow or dominate and must not be visible in the context of the Howick Village.

“Unbelievably, foolishly, the council proposes numerous multi-storey apartment buildings obstructing the amazing and extensive views from Howick Village and Stockade Hill. This new proposal must be stopped. Howick people will not stand for this. Apartments cannot be built on the seaward side of the village.

“How can any planner plan to deliberately obstruct our views by more and larger apartment blocks on this sea side of the village the whole length of Howick from Stockade Hill till way past where the view is now blocked by the Selwyn apartments opposite Selwyn Church?”

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The event, which incorporates the annual Military Tattoo, has attracted crowds of up to 10,000.

The 13th time it has been hosted by the Howick Lions Club and Military Tattoo Association, the day kicks off at 11am with official opening followed by mock battles and finishing with a haunting finale from a lone piper at approximately 4pm.

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Come along and have a go for free with Howick Scottish Dance Club on Tuesday, February 2, 7.30 pm.

All Saints Community Hall, 30 Cook St, Howick. Followed by six weeks’ beginners classes. No partner required, just soft-soled shoes.

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Centering Meditation

Sunday, February 7. Meet at 6.50pm for a 7pm start. Music and meditation on sacred text and centering prayers. Tea and coffee served after the meeting. Monthly meeting at All Saints historic church, corner of Selwyn Rd and Cook St, Howick. All welcome.

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Green Gables Art Gallery the Military Tattoo Association and with lots of support from the Howick Local Board, this year’s event will be a great community activity,” says Brian Stocking, of Howick Lions.

“With a strong Scottish influence along with the military flavour, Highland Games (including the caber toss) organised by Nigel Edwards will be included in the line-up. We will also have the Eno Sisters (with their renditions of war-time hits), marching girls, a Fire Power demonstration using authentic weapons, and a host of other displays. The kids particularly love getting on the field for the paper sword fights. We also have the talented All Star Cheerleaders putting on a display.”

Along with the usual rides and a bouncy castle for the little ones, there will be craft stalls and others set up by local community groups. Special undercover seating will be provided for the elderly.

Admission is FREE and while there will be a variety of food on sale, families can bring their own picnic lunches to enjoy.

The Pakuranga Rugby Club will again be supporting the event and their bar will be open for food and drinks.

Funds raised by the event will be ploughed back into the local community through the annual awards and sponsorships donated by the Lions Club of Howick Charitable Trust.

Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook Street, Howick. Will feature artists Rebecca Lynn and Martin Searle from Friday February 5 to Sunday February 28. Sales help to support the South Auckland Totara Hospice. Entry is free and all are welcome. Friday-Sunday, 10am to 3pm. Phone: Beryl 534-5448.

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We are welcoming new members, particularly basses, to join our choir. We are a non-auditioned choir, but some knowledge of music would be an advantage. We practice at 7.30pm on Monday evenings at the Pakuranga Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Rd. Our first practice is Monday, February 29. Phone Ron 535-9241 or Diana 576-1438.

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Mandarin Storytime

At Highland Park Library, Friday, February 5, 10am. Drop in, listen to some fun stories and songs in Chinese! First Friday of the month, during term time only. All welcome. Phone 535-5935.

Favourite hymns

All Saints Church, Selwyn Road, Howick, invites you to join in an hour of favourite hymns, personal stories and musical items, followed by afternoon tea, 2pm Sunday , February 7. Phone 534-6864.

Summertime classes

The Uxbridge programme is in circulation and bookings are being taken now for the summer season starting from February 9. Daytime, evening and weekend classes offered for ages 6-90 years. Check out full details at www.uxbridge. org.nz or phone 535-6467.

Line dancing

Merylin’s Line dancing classes are every Monday night at the Howick RSA, Wellington Street, downstairs from 7pm-8.15pm. Entry $5.

Learn to line dance, have fun, great for all ages, aids mental and physical fitness. Phone Merylin on 5763344 or 027-476-3345.

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Meet at St Andrews Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick, 10am, Friday, February 12. Visitors welcome. There is plenty of parking at the rear of the church. Our speaker this month is Chris Donnelly from Volunteer Services Abroad. Phone Cliff 534-5246.

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Along with all the usual favourites, new arrivals of fresh Italian cheeses, fermented sauerkraut, kombucha and wholesome salads have been added to the array of tempting selections.On the events calendar, Kiwiana Day is first on February 13 so grab your gumboots and Buzzy Bees and come and enjoy everything Kiwi.

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(6). 5. Discovered nothing is missing from the supply (4). 6. A memo about the balance (9). 12. Shaking with anxiety (9). 13.

Up to: “It stands to remind us of Napoleaon” (4). 15. Senses it is to the point (4). 17. Breakfast for someone who’s asleep?

(6). 18. Demanding, since, to meet the head man (6). 20. A bloomer in opus forty-one. (5). 21. The east wind upsets him (5). 23. Friction with a young lady (4).

t seems locals have been receiving the magic carpet treatment for decades thanks to Botany Carpets.

Wonderful new carpets for super hot prices and excellent service to boot have resulted in hundreds of satisfied households.

Owner Perry Child has been in the flooring industry for well over 30 years and has established a name for himself through his business in Torrens Road (off Burswood and Ti Rakau Drives) which has been serving locals for 18 years.

A second-generation flooring expert who studied at Pakuranga College, Perry’s interest in carpets was cultivated from a young age.

Since beginning his career, he’s floored hundreds of homes, offices, garages and buildings throughout Howick, Pakuranga, Botany and far beyond.

Perry says it’s hard work but something that gives him

”I’ve always focused on offering a total service – advice and impeccable workmanship together with a comprehensive range of vinyls and carpets from New Perry Child Zealand’s favourite East Auckland has changed companies.”

As well as being an drastically in the last few approved Cavalier Brem- decades, Perry takes pride in worth dealer, Botany Carpets the fact that he can recognise also stocks Studio, Norman a house that has had the BotEllison, Feltex, Kensington, any Carpet experience.

As a local he is only too Irvine, Victoria and Robert happy to help local busiMalcolm carpets.

Speedy and efficient, Perry nesses with their carpeting gets straight to work from needs.

Having advertised with the moment a client walks in with a sample or to seek a the Times from the very beginning, Perry says it has quote.

Whether it’s solution-dyed served him well.

“I always have supported nylon, wool, vinyls or timber-look flooring, Perry has the Times because it covers just the perfect solution for our catchment area. Plus it’s any budget and lifestyle from always a great feeling when residential to investment the children of our clients grow up and come to us for and commercial properties.

Although the landscape of their first home.”

great satisfaction.

“Nothing pleases me more than seeing a good job done and having happy customers come back to us to express their gratitude.”

Fair prices and reliable service has led to repeat business, and over the years Perry has built up trust and a relationship with loyal customers who value his genuine advice and unparalleled expertise.

In fact, customers who scout around for the best deal will be assured that Perry won’t be beaten in price and has specials galore on end of lines and end of rolls.

Quality is another winning factor. Industry experts have recognised Botany Carpets with the Cavalier Bremworth’s Distinguished Achiever of the Year Award countless times in recognition of outstanding achievement in customer satisfaction and carpet sales.

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Feedback

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

Where are the savings?

Re Rodney Hide, Auckland Council.

Rodney Hide makes it clear he has no respect for Prince Charles. He suggests Charles is a tree-hugging eccentric who, in all probability, will become the next ‘mad monarch’.

But wait. Is this the same Rodney Hide who gave us the Auckland Council?

I, along with my neighbours, have seen our rates increase 10 per cent, 10 per cent, 10 per cent (a cumulative increase of 33.1 per cent) over the last three years.

So where are the promised “increased savings due to economies of scale” and the “greatly reduced staff numbers”?

Those who have been independent, worked, saved, invested for a reasonably comfortable old age, continue to be penalised for it.

Is this the same Rodney Hide who gave us the Maori Statutory Board?

I thought the Auckland Council was a democratically elected body representing all Aucklanders regardless of race, colour or religion.

It seems to contain a fair sprinkling of all beliefs and ethnic groups – black, white, red, green and yellow. So why do we also have the MSB – a self-appointed, self-indulgent, group of bigots supporting one privileged minority group?

It seems the Rodney Hide legacy is on a par with his dancing – fumbling, stumbling and uncoordinated.

Keith Beagley Dannemora

Not impressed

I was not impressed with the front page story on the demise of The Beach House Restaurant. It appears much of the content was hearsay and rather personal and had little to do with the restaurant.

Kelly made it third place in MasterChef 2013, she was not booted out. It was the type of journalism I would expect in a woman’s magazine, not our local newspaper.

Barry Wood Cockle Bay

Can council sort out parking?

Re parking in Howe Street. We have a narrow street with a wide berm.

Exiting our drive with vehicles parked across the street is hard enough, but badly parked cars don’t

Enough of the gossip

Re the Beach House - front page today (January 28). This article has a very personal and gossipy tone to it.

Bad reporting by the Times. I am ashamed of you.

Catherine Roberts

Allowed to choose

Ian George’s letter (Feedback, January 28) poses the age-old question, ‘Is it better to obey God or man?’

Those who choose not to believe in God please themselves.

‘Fair enough,’ you might say?

What about when it is harmful to others?

Aren’t you glad your mother did not abort you in order to indulge herself? It is not called murder because men carefully define the law differently.

Homosexuality is a barren lifestyle (it does not reproduce life). It often leads to disease and death, but that’s OK. The law says so.

From the beginning, God has allowed us to choose, but not without giving us clear warning of the consequences and of the impending judgment for those who continue to disobey him.

He told us what the signs would be of the approach of that judgment. Those signs are clearly in evidence now.

If you choose to ignore the warnings, fair enough, but I know that no one would make such a terrible choice if they really understood the consequences they would face.

Jesus Christ paid the price

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Peaceful dissension is part and parcel of this freedom of expression which reveals both sides of an issue. When open discussion is gagged by media, lobby groups and the government, we, the public, are the losers.

When propaganda is instigated by the government as a way of influencing public opinion instead of reflecting public opinion, it is even more dangerous.

We should be alarmed and condemn the spin doctors even if they come from the Prime Minister’s office.

That sort of thing leads directly to devising outcomes by legislation. It is only a small step from democracy to tyrants.

Being politically correct does nothing for our freedom of expression, either which are under attack daily.

We live in a rapidly changing world which requires constant surveillance and update.

Ian George Howick

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otany MP Jami-Lee Ross was one of just five National MPs who voted for the current New Zealand flag in a straw poll taken by the New Zealand Herald last Friday.

The alternative Kyle Lockwood Silver Fern flag got the backing of 41 per cent of all MPs. The Times asked Mr Ross whether, given his youth, his stance was surprising.

He says he is “relatively ambivalent about it all”.

“I will embrace the Kyle Lockwood Silver Fern if that is what New Zealanders collectively choose,” he says.

“However, I am struggling to get excited about it as an alternative. It is a big deal to change a country’s flag. I would only

vote to do so if I really felt inspired by the alternative option.”

The National Caucus, Mr Ross says, agreed to pass legislation to set up the referendum process, but that MPs were entitled to vote in the referendum according to their own view, just as every other voter could.

“Young people probably don’t feel as tied to the existing flag as much as older generations,” he says. “However I have faith in young and old to be able to make an informed

decision about what each flag means to them.

“There’s no need to be concerned that a flag change would lead to a reconsideration of New Zealand as a constitutional monarchy.

“In fact John Key is a staunch monarchist and also believes strongly in changing the flag.

Canadians changed their flag decades ago and still have Queen Elizabeth as Queen of Canada.”

■■ Maurice Williamson, Pakuranga MP did not respond to the poll.

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Jenny first stepped into real estate more than 30 years ago in her native Zimbabwe, starting in administration before moving to rentals and then sales where she discovered her true passion.

‘I like to think that real estate is not all about the sale, doing the right thing for my clients is hugely important,” Jenny says.

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All it takes is one little mistake for accounting mayhem to ensue. Therefore, your accounting requires constant oversight. And the right person for the job is none other than chartered accountant Carol Rigby.

With vast experience gleaned from many different fields, the Howick resident has been overseeing the accounts of local businesses for nearly 15 years now.

Speaking from experience, the specialist in small to medium sized businesses says many business owners often relax their hold on their finances to concentrate on other aspects of their business.

“I cannot stress how important it is for people to always keep an eye on their finances to maximise efficiency and minimise errors that can get messy,” Carol says.

“And that’s where I step in. I make sure the right things are done at the right time, I keep my clients on track and offer advice on how they can improve.”

The home-based accountant adds that it’s

Expert takes Jag to next level Lifetime of serving the elderly There’s a new face at Jag Kitchens and she means business.

The well-established kitchen specialists in Botany’s Danske Mobler Home Centre have welcomed a new member to their team, Alison Cary.

Despite being new to her role at Jag Kitchens as general manager, Alison has been quietly working in the background for the past few years with owners Malcolm and Lesley McLagan, first as a regular volunteer with Business Mentors New Zealand, then as a part-time consultant.

A perfect fit for the family-owned and operated business, it wasn’t long before Malcolm and Lesley decided to bring the highly skilled professional on board full-time.

Originally from the UK, Alison comes from a successful corporate career in the food industry, working for global names such as Tesco and Kraft.

Now happily settled in New Zealand for 10 years, Alison brings a worldly perspective to her vocation.

The active go-getter with interests in dancing, gardening and yoga says efficiency is her main drive.

“I like to get things done!” she laughs. “Business owners are often so tied up with the day-to-day running of a business that it’s hard to take a step back and implement a strategy. And I’m big on implementation.”

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Growing up in a three-generation household, and helping care for a grandmother with early dementia, sparked Bonnie Robinson’s (CEO at HBH Senior Living) interest in services for older people.

“Back then dementia was rarely mentioned and there were few support services. I realised how important it was for people to talk openly and have choices.”

Bonnie’s 25 year career in social services spans across youth and family work, community development, research and advocacy. Prior to her current role she was GM for the Alzheimer’s Society.

HBH Senior Living was, until recently, called Howick Baptist Healthcare. The charity was started by the Baptist Church and provides a retirement village, day programme, rest home and continuing care hospital.

Bonnie is proud that during her tenure HBH has achieved four years’ certification from the Ministry of Health, the highest level available.

“That is a testament to the excellent standard of care here,” she says.

Another achievement is leading the organisation to become an Eden Alternative registered facility.

“The Eden Alternative asks us to create a ‘human habitat’,” says Bonnie.

“We always remind ourselves that we have the privilege of working in our residents’ home; they don’t come to live in our workplace.”

There is a warmth and a difference about HBH Senior Living and Eden is part of this, along with a great team.

Although Bonnie has held many senior leadership positions in the past, she readily acknowledges success is down to the team.

“Leadership is not about me, it’s about the team. My job is to support people to be the best they can be. When you get everyone working together, you get the kind of great results you can see here.”

Bonnie encourages anyone needing advice on retirement living or care options to come and visit, and experience the fun and warmth that she and the HBH team create every day.

HBH Senior Living (Howick Baptist Healthcare) 538 0800 www.hbh.org.nz

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appy new year to the Times and its readers and I wish you all the very best for an enjoyable and prosperous 2016.

It’s an exciting year ahead and it has already had a busy start. I have just been in China for a week on an informative trip learning about the dynamic business environment in Guangzhou and Shanghai.

As well as talking with New Zealand officials there, I had the opportunity to meet with people and leaders of the Evergrande Group, one of China’s largest companies, that has interests in many fields including real estate and food production.

Evergrande has partnered with another strong company, GMP Dairy, based in East Tamaki. GMP’s core business is the production of the high quality, safe and secure NZmade infant formula for the export market.

It was a fascinating trip that provided great insight into how some of the business leaders of our second-largest trading nation think and operate.

New Zealand and our products are well regarded in China and there are many opportunities on the horizon for our local manufacturers and exporters.

No taxpayer funding was used

ami-Lee Ross MP for Botany for the purposes of this visit.

Meanwhile, this week sees the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), with the respective ministers of all the 12 nations in NZ to sign the agreement.

The recently released TPP National Interest Analysis reports that entering the trade agreement is in the national interest.

It’s forecast that our GDP will grow by $2.7 billion by 2030 because of TPP, with tariff savings of $259 million a year once the TPP is fully

implemented.

Before TPP takes effect however, it will be scrutinised thoroughly through the Parliamentary processes. This will involve hearings being held by the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee that I am a member of.

There has also been good news for solving our transport problems in Auckland with the Government’s commitment to speed up the process for constructing the East-West Connection road project.

We have also signalled that we’re working closely with the Auckland Council to bring forward the commencement date of building the City Rail Link.

It’s going to be a busy and exciting year ahead.

Jami Lee-Ross is Member of Parliament for Botany

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The volunteers have been selling the tickets all summer long and it’s now drawing to an end with February 10 the final day for any sales.

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The competition’s heating up for the annual Waipuna Conference Suites Highbrook Fun Run as walkers and runners pound the turf with the aim to be the 2016 champions.

Organised by Highbrook Rotary, the annual fun run/walk welcomes all companies, big and small, and individuals to take part in the event along the scenic Highbrook Park circuit.

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“Each year is bigger and better and we hope local businesses and those who work in the area will enter teams and support this great cause,” says Lesley who is also a member of Highbrook Rotary.

To find out more or register online, visit www.highbrookrotary.org.nz Fun Run/Walk What: Waipuna Conference Suites Highbrook Fun Run Walk Courses: 5km/10km run or 5km walk Where: Highbrook Park, starts at Pukekiwiriki Place, off Kerwyn Ave When: Feb 24, ready by 5.20pm for 5.30pm start Cost: $20 per person

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Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, February 4, 2016 — 15 > Military re-enactments

Bard’s yard theatre season One of the biggest festivals of Shakespeare ever staged in the southern hemisphere is coming to the Super City involving the world’s first full-scale working replica of the second Globe Theatre, Shakespeare’s Theatre.

Marking the 400th anniversary of the playwright’s death, the theatre will pop up in the heart of Auckland Central, host a season of the bard’s masterworks and then disappear again.

It will be hosted by Pop-up Globe which has taken over a council-owned piece of land at 38 Greys Avenue, next to the Aotea Centre.

Romeo and Juliet and Twelfth Night will launch the season on from February 19 and 20.

They will be followed by Much Ado About Nothing, February 21 only, Henry V from February 28, The Tempest from March 3, Titus from March 13 and Antony and Cleopatra from March 28.

The season will close with Hamlet at 1pm and 7pm on April 11 only.

Pop-up Globe artistic director, Dr Miles Gregory says the players in the company are a thrilling and diverse blend of new faces and bastions of the international theatre community.

“We are greatly looking forward to the cast’s unique energy and dynamic that will bring these special plays to life.”

■■ Keep an eye on Pop-up Globe’s build at www.facebook.com/PopupGlobe. Tickets available at www.eventfinda.co.nz

LOVE SONGS: Bach Musica NZ opens its 2016 season Photo supplied with an eclectic programme.

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Mezzo-soprano Kayla Collingwood, who recently arrived in Auckland to complete a Masters in Music, will share the stage with the ensemble for the first time.

Avondale-based tenor Derek Hill will perform with the ensemble for the second time.

The chorus and orchestra will be conducted

by Rita Paczian. Highlights include the famous Nessun Dorma, Core N’grato, excerpts from Carmen and The Land of Smiles, Waltz of the Flowers and Amigos para siempre.

■■ Bach Musica NZ presents its Valentine’s Concert at 5pm, February 14 at the Auckland Town Hall, Upper Queen Street, Auckland Central.

Tickets are $25 to $65 and $10 for students and children, available at www.ticketmaster.co.nz or at the door. More information is online at www.bachmusica.com.

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It may also be useful to buy a test kit to determine the acidity of the soil.

Grass that grows in soil that is too acidic won’t be as strong. The acidity can be neutralised by adding compost.

While waiting for the results of all the hard work, use a weed removing tool to uproot recalcitrant plants.

But try to use products that are not harmful to the environment.

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Electricity switching at record levels downward pressure on prices.

“In recent years, there has been a large increase in the number of electricity retailers entering the market, with 22 independent retailers supplying consumers through 33 brands as at December 2015,” he says.

“Coupled with the success of websites like ‘What’s My Number’, this is translating into greater choice and a record

number of consumer switches.”

From last Monday consumers and their agents are able to access more information about their electricity use and the plans offered by retailers.

Access to a full picture of electricity data, he says, will allow consumers to make informed decisions and compare prices more effectively.

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Numbers of people switching electricity retailers reached their highest level last year since 2011.

When the ‘What’s My Number’ campaign started, 419,000 consumers switched providers compared with 388,000 in 2011, resulting in $24 million of potential savings.

More than 1.8 million consumers have switched providers since 2011, with

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Reseed sparse areas and, if necessary, replace the grass with another type of ground cover in areas where there’s still fierce competition between weeds and grass.

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They are not mortal enemies.

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Strengthening a lawn is a good place to start and will stack the odds in your

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Interior/Exterior painting, Wallpaper stripping, Plasterboard fixing/stopping, Residential/Commercial High quality workmanship Ph Vincent 5339658 021-135 3388

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

BARTENDER

SOLE CHARGE OFFICE AND ACCOUNTING SUPPORT PART TIME

DENTAL RECEPTION

Factory Cleaner / Driver

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IA C I N H C E TE

TYR

Wanted for busy Firestone store located in Howick.

We are looking for an experienced person preferably with Bridgestone or Firestone training.

Wheel alignment experience is also an advantage, but not necessary as full training will be given.

Clean sunny workshop with all the latest equipment.

Required for East Tamaki manufacturing business.

Some mechanical duties required.

Email: belinda@tandarra.co.nz

Contact me for an interview Rob Hallie 537 3865 - 021 0244 5100

CD238993

A Pakuranga dental practice is looking for a part time experienced receptionist who can assist as a qualified chair-side as needed.

Workdays will be Thursdays and Fridays.

Good communication skills required with the ability to empathise with our patients.

Please email CV’s to: reception@pakurangadental.co.nz

CD238476

Fitter / Welder

Plant/Diesel Mechanic

CUSTOMER SERVICE ROLE

THAI MEDICAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

Full-time Therapist required. 3yrs experience preferred.

Must be qualified in Thai Medical Massage.

Must be a team player and have good English, communication & customer service skills.

Reply: gaye@thaispa.co.nz

REAL ESTATE

LEARNING ASSISTANT

FIXED TERM POSITION FOR 2016

RECEPTIONIST

Are you a Graduate or someone with a few years work experience?

Do you enjoy talking on the phone?

Solving problems and helping customers?

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic team environment. To be successful in the role you must be enthusiastic and present a clear and strong customer focus.

The right candidate will have the following skills and attributes: Excellent communication both written and verbal Excellent phone manner and attention to detail Customer Service and Data Entry experience is essential Ability to speak Mandarin would be an advantage SAP experience (advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided) Bubbly and confident personality Strong focus and problem solving skills Can multi-task and adapt to changes quickly Positive out look If working in a fast pace environment is the challenge you seek I’d love to hear from you!

Please forward me your CV to: angelina_mcquiod@hettich.co.nz

Mission Heights Primary School

MAINTENANCE LEAD HAND

We have have a a vacancy vacancy for for a a Maintenance Maintenance Lead Lead We Hand within within our our Property Property Services Services Department.

Department Hand

Teacher Year 1

at Saint Kentigern College in Pakuranga.

Reporting Leader you you will Reporting to to the the Property Property Team Team Leader, will have responsibility for overseeing the work of 4 Property Maintenance Staff. You will have extensive building knowledge and a relevant trade background. This is a hands-on role with some limited time in the office.

KAPA HAKA TUTOR

E rapu ana mātou i tētahi mātanga Kapa Haka kia whāngai i ngā mātauranga o te ao Kapa Haka me ōna pukenga ki ā mātou akonga.

Me mātua mōhio koe ki ngā pukenga waiata, whakatangi rakuraku, haka me te tū i runga i te atamira.

Me mōhio hoki koe ki te mahi tahi ki te hunga taiohi me te whakaako i ā mātou akonga e noho tauhou ana ki te Kapa Haka.

This is a full-time position including school holidays that will suit someone with the following attributes:

A strong customer service orientation

Good communication skills to liaise with staff, contractors and suppliers

Good organisational and selfmanagement skills

Computer literate

Strong attention to detail

The ability to work within a small team environment

Physically active

A clean Drivers License

Mission Heights Primary School is a fast growing school with a future focused learning and digital environment. We are looking for a Year 1 teacher who is well organised, innovative and forward thinking with a passion for personalising students learning to join our team.

This is a fixed term position commencing during term 1 until 16 December 2016.

Applicants must be NZ registered with experience of teaching in the junior school in a modern learning environment. Strengths in Maths, Literacy and integration of ICT/Inquiry learning desirable.

For an application pack please email Sue Kennedy at skennedy@mhp.school.nz.

Applications close: 4.00pm Thursday 11th February 2016 .

Learning Assistants

start date 22 February 2016

Part-time hours: Mon-Thurs, 9.00am – 12.40pm, term time only.

You will be required to work with individuals and groups of students to support their learning.

Previous school experience in supporting students with limited English would be an advantage and applicants must have competent computer skills.

Please forward your letter of application and current CV with names of two referees to: Carol Norton - Deputy Principal email to: cnorton@mhp.school.nz Applications close: Wednesday10th February 2016

Ph: 271 8055 • Fax: 271 8056 • Email classifieds@times.co.nz

CD239087

We are looking for someone who is keen to share their passion, knowledge and kapa haka expertise with our students. This is a part time position – hours to be negotiated.

Ideally you will be a member of a kapa haka group, or have experience in kapa haka performance.

You must enjoy working with young people and be able to support and encourage students new to kapa haka, and be able to play a guitar.

Application Guidelines are available by emailing Shelley Ross on sross@pakuranga.school.nz Applications close on Thursday, 11 February Phone: 5347159 www.pakuranga.school.nz

CD237700

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 Monday 15 February 2016. see www.saintkentigern.com for more information about Saint Kentigern

Full Time

CD230358

As the first point of contact for our patients you will have exceptional communication skills, be able to work effectively under pressure while being patient focused and have a caring and professional manner.

Experience with practice management software will be an advantage but training will be provided, so it is not essential.

We are a well established General Practice with 7 Doctors and we are a teaching practice. Onsite we have a physiotherapist, psychologist and Hearing Clinic.

Our ideal person is warm and friendly and someone keen to commit to a long term position.

This is a part time position - 18-20 hours per week, and shared cover when other staff members away.

Successful candidates will be - well presented - have experience in a similar role - friendly, proactive, energetic, have a positive attitude, and finish tasks set - able to work well in a team environment - have an excellent phone manner - have a degree of flexibility re covering for others during holidays and sick leave If you think you are the right person for this role please send your CV to Bronwyn Mansfield, bronwyn.mansfield@icloud.com Applications close 5th Feb 2016

Independent Presbyterian Education

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We are looking for a productive and enthusiastic salesperson that enjoys a creative environment, who understands the thrill of exceeding targets and customers’ expectations. We service a wide range of industries, working with marketing professionals, leading creative agencies and business leaders. You will have drive, hunger and passion to achieve. Previous sales experience or account management within the marketing industry would be an advantage but not essential.

The key responsibilities for this position include: • New business development.

• Developing a design brief through consultation • Presenting design solutions.

• Understanding clients marketing needs.

• Account management.

The key skills required for this role include: • Experience with communicating with business professionals • Experience in budget management • Ability to build long-term customer relationships • Passion for new business development • An eye for detail • A passion for project management The Company DE Group is a well-established New Zealand owned and operated family company, bringing the highest standards of quality, style and innovation to the exhibition and retail display industry. We work with a cross section of industries so the work is varied and exciting.

DE Group is a market leader in New Zealand and internationally.

So if you have a creative flare, a passion for sales and marketing this role is for you!

Please email your CV and covering letter to janicec@degroup.co.nz

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

CD238981

CONSULTATIVE SALESPERSON REQUIRED FOR EXHIBITION AND RETAIL DISPLAY!

We are seeking a dynamic, organised and people-orientated person to join our busy real estate team.

This is a multi faceted and challenging role requiring advanced computer skills coupled with strong accounting experience and exceptional interpersonal skills. The position provides administrative support to management and the sales team.

We are seeking candidates with a mature attitude who enjoy being part of a team as this role is fundamental to our teams success.

The right candidate will have a flexible, cando attitude and a willing, “nothing is too much trouble” manner for this full time role.

If you have all the above qualities, we look forward to receiving your CV via email to: twright.howick@ljh.co.nz

CD239120

CD239068

We require a Learning Assistant for a fixed term position at Sunnyhills School. The hours of work will be Monday to Thursday mornings, (12 hours/ week), excluding school holidays. Commencement date is late February/early March 2016.

We are looking for a caring, positive and energetic person who enjoys working with children. The position involves supporting Juniors with their transition to school and language acquisition. Learning Assistants work alongside the teaching staff who provide full instructions for day to day duties. The successful applicant will also assist with playground supervision.

Experience working with children who have a range of special needs is an advantage.

Please send a letter of application, with the names of two referees to The Principal, Sunnyhills School, 17 The Crest, Pakuranga or e-mail to vacancies@sunnyhills.school.nz. with ‘Learning Assistant’ in the heading.

Applications close Monday 15th February 2016 at 12 p.m.

ADMINISTRATOR/ ACCOUNTS/RECEPTION

CD238729

New role with DYSON NZ in Customer Services department based in Ellerslie, Auckland.

Customer Service experience is preferred.

Come join the Dyson NZ team within the Customer Services Department.

The person must be computer literate with an excellent phone manner and great communications skills. Some face to face dealings with customers necessary. An understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word required.

This is a full time role covering Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Please send your CV and personalised cover letter to Mark Robinson , Managing Director mark@averyrobinson.co.nz

CD238835

SUNNYHILLS SCHOOL

Required for full time supervisory role. East Tamaki location. Must have current welding certification. Can fabricate from drawings.

Expect at least 10 years experience.

Good rates for the right person. email your CV to office@masons.co.nz

CD162062

Quattra Mechanical Ltd has been a leader in providing great customer service for the last 18 years. Due to further growth in our business we require an additional plant/equipment mechanic to join our family.

The applicant should possess the following; • Valid clean drivers licence • Great customer attitude • Command of the English language Please send CV to: graham@quattra.co.nz

CD239061

CD239015

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and committed classroom teacher who wishes to work part time.

This is a job-share situation – 3 days per week, Monday – Wednesday, in the Junior Syndicate, teaching a Year 1 class.

Recent successful NZ teaching experience essential. A warm and welcoming personality, a passion for teaching young children and current effective pedagogical practice required.

Ability and willingness to contribute to the corporate life of the school an advantage.

Position available for immediate start.

Applications close Friday 12 February.

Letter of application along with CV and names of two professional referees to: Brian Bayly, Principal Macleans Primary School 10 Wycherley Drive Bucklands Beach admin@macleansprimary.school.nz

MECHANIC Must be NZ qualified with clean full drivers licence and WOF licence.

You will have a good manner and deal well with customers.

To apply please phone Brad 534 9526 or 0275 550 335

CD239106

TEACHING POSITION Classroom teacher

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD237862

PART TIME

We are seeking an experienced, bar tender (2 Years Minimum) who is also able to provide full table service and dispense to a busy 140 seat restaurant for Wellingtons Bar situated in the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Mt Wellington.

You will require excellent wine, cocktail, coffee making and general beverage skills; along with a genuine smile and can do attitude.

Please apply in person by bringing your CV and cover letter to the hotel and fill out an application form.

58 Waipuna Rd, Mt Wellington 1060 Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.

CD238713

CD239230

Small manufacturing business in Pakuranga.

8-10 hours per week, days and times flexible, Prefer some hours on a Thursday.

Duties include: Accounts, wages, bank reconciliation, IRD returns and general office administration.

Excellent knowledge of MYOB, Ace payroll and MS Office programmes including Outlook.

Please send a brief CV with contact details to: sales@pakurangajoinery.co.nz

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Maths, Stats, Calculus, Physics & Science Exper’d Private Tutor 1-1 NCEA & Cambridge

Neil 535 4833 - 027 5354909 See website for details

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Sports Massage

Unit 19, 325 Ti Rakau Dr, East Tamaki.

Ph: 273 5519 or 022 330 8633 Open 10am to 9.00pm CD205971 FOCUS ON FEET. Home visits. Professional Gentle Care. Marlena RN Ph 5331150

Robyn has worked in Property Management for the past 10 years, and in 2006 was awarded Ray White Property Manager of the Year.

Being an energetic and dedicated professional, Robyn ensures a reliable tenant is placed into your property.

Whether you require complete Property Management whereby eliminating any stress such as rent collection, monthly inspections etc giving you peace of mind, or simply a casual tenancy, Robyn will deliver a professional standard of service.

Robyn Campbell, Howick Office, 12 Uxbridge Rd, Howick Direct Dial 538 1227 Mobile 021 350 878

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

PROFESSIONAL TUITION

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Pakuranga 576-9069 Howick 534-1619

MATHS PHYSICS Calculus Stats Chem. Tutor NCEA/ Camb. Ph 250 4422 or 021 107 2851

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HOME HELP OFFERED Professional Ironing Since 2000

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WANTED TO BUY

WE BUY FURNITURE IN GOOD CONDITION Single items & Houselots Deceased estates Going overseas Don’t have a garage sale, ring us first.

Ph: 0800 677 467 Ph: 576 1507

WANTED TO BUY 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

Visit our website: www.times.co.nz

AGM

22 February 2016 7pm in the staffroom Come along for coffee and cake All Welcome

HOWICK NETBALL CLUB REGISTRATION Wednesday 10 February 2016 Canteen Howick Pakuranga Netball Club 17h00 - 19h00

TRIALS FOR HOWICK NETBALL CLUB Trial dates will be confirmed at the Registration.

Junior Years 5 & 6 Junior Year 7 Junior Year 8 College and Seniors

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 021 772 030

TO LET

Music Lessons Drums Guitar Bass Guitar Piano Keyboard Clarinet Saxophone Ph: 021 879 870

R

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA 2008) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS Email: rentals.howick.nz@raywhite.com Internet: www.rwhowick.co.nz

HOWICK OFFICE

12 Uxbridge Road, Howick - Ph 538 0680 Robyn Campbell & Melissa Parry DDI: 538 1227 or 021 350 878 robyn .campbell@raywhite. com Sally Morrison DDI: 538 0685 or 027 305 7582 sally.morrison@raywhite.com

COCKLE BAY – MELLONS BAY - HOWICK 1 Bed furnished Judkins Cr $420 incl p&w Sally 3 Bed Rodney St $580 Robyn/Melissa HIGHLAND PARK 2 Bed Amerce Pl $450 Sally 3 Bed Amerce Pl $600 Sally BUCKLANDS BEACH - HALF MOON HALF 3 Bed Macleans Rd $550 Robyn/Melissa 3 Bed Lynton Rd $540 Robyn/Melissa WHITFORD 3 bed Exec Wades Rd $1200 Sally REMUERA 2 Bed Portland Rd $550 Robyn/Melissa FLATBUSH 4 Bed Lane Cameron Pl $630 Robyn/Melissa

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Tracy Oliver DDI: 5381237 or 021 422 177 tracy.oliver@raywhite.com Cathy Huang DDI 538 1288 or 021 883 600 cathy.huang@raywhite.com Amny Lam DDI 5381287 or 021 108 6663 amny.lam@raywhite.com BUCKLANDS BEACH – HALF MOON BAY – EASTERN BEACH 2 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $450 Amny/Cathy 3 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $550 Cathy/Amny 3 Bed Anna Watson Rd $540 Amny/Cathy 3 Bed Udall Pl $565 Amny/Cathy 3 Bed Vanbrugh Pl $590 Cathy/Amny 4 Bed Pigeon Mountain Rd $660 Amny/Cathy 4 Bed Whitcombe Rd $780 Amny/Cathy

BOTANY OFFICE

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre Tracy Oliver DDI: 538 1237 or 021 422 177

tracy.oliver@raywhite.com

BOTANY DOWNS - FLAT BUSH – DANNEMORA – EAST TAMAKI 3 Bed Kirikiri Lane $550 Tracy 4 Bed Siedeberg Pl $730 Tracy AUCKLAND CITY 1 Bed apt Queen St $350 Tracy OTAHUHU 3 Bed Chelsea Ave $580 Tracy

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ENGLISH/Maths/ Science(NCEA/Cambridge) Qualified exp tutors/teachers. Essay writing/editing. 535-0523

PAKURANGA & HOWICK Success begins today Professional after-school tutoring with qualified teachers Science Biology Get Ready for School (preschool) Physics Little Learners (year 1) Chemistry NCEA/Cambridge Spelling Essay Writing Reading Study Skills ESOL Intelligence English Development Mathematics CD190820

MASSAGE Sports, deep tissue, cellulite & relaxing massage. Mobile serv avail.

Ph Evgeniya 022 431 4020 or 021 062 2231

Professionalism Dedication Excellent Communication Proactive Approach

FROM $300 / school year Howick School of Music Enrol Sat 30 January 9am-1pm Howick Intermediate Email: music@hsm.co.nz www.hsm.co.nz

HOWICK, 5 Yeoman Place, Sat 6, 8am, relocating, h.hitems, clothes, toys etc

ELM PARK SCHOOL PTA

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MEADOWLANDS MUST SEE! Dble brm, lounge, bthrm, private/quiet hideaway, secure. Lge house.

Suit prof male. $300pw.

More info: 021 243 8468

GOLFLANDS, 8 Hagen Cl, Mon-Sat 8-noon for 2 wks, tools, hardware, benches, beds, towels, clothes etc Ph: 272 8393

CD202016

www.eliteproperty.co.nz or call 09 535 0911

MACLEANS/BBI zone, 4brm, living, dining, ensuite, indoor spa, gge, d/washer, HRV, 3 heat pumps, nice outdoor, deck, fully fenced.

Owners moving out. Avail 10/02. $750pw. Ph 021 129 0810 or aftr hrs 535 7200

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

K6D084

For more information and current rental listings visit:

Rental & Property Management Specialist

MASSAGE

DRUM tuition, beg-adv.

Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170

HOMESCHOOLING, ADDH support & conversational German offered. Ph Susanne 537 6387

ROBYN CAMPBELL

HEALTH & BEAUTY

email: music@hsm.co.nz Checkout our website www.hsm.co.nz Join Howick Youth Orchestra

FLUTE and Piano Lessons, Registered teacher. Ph 577 4361

The friendly team specialising in home rentals and property management.

DRUM & GUITAR LESSONS

CD238684

TO LET

Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet + MORE! Scholarship for Viola or Double Bass, Saturday Lessons available for most instruments ENROL Saturday 30th Jan 9am-1pm Howick Intermediate Classes begin Saturday 6th February

CD45807

Do you want a local tradesperson?

Do you want local employment?

Want to know whats on in your local area?

Read the local News?

Why not have a browse online www.times.co.nz or phone us 271 8055 Your call will be answered by your local classified consultant not by a consultant overseas

We require a teacher aide to work with a pupil who requires support with his social and academic learning. Employment needs to be spread over five days from 10.00 am until 2.30 pm.

The successful applicant will need to have a very good command of spoken and written English and the ability to establish a good working rapport with children.

Position available for immediate start.

Applications in writing, including contacts for two referees, should be addressed to: Brian Bayly, Principal Macleans Primary School 10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach Ph 534-5191

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

HIGHLAND Park 4brms on top of the hill. Excellent condition. $680pw. Pls contact Steven Leong 021 611 688 Ponsonby Real Estate

GARAGE SALES

CD238554

CV and interview preparation. Ph Linda 534 8412

Teacher-Aide Position

CD239234

CVs

CD238554

CD239186

6 wheel tipper.

Class 4 license required.

Must have road ranger experience.

Work includes most Saturday mornings.

Please email CV to: whitfordltd@gmail.com

CD238844

CD238777

Truck Driver

NCEA Cambridge All levels one-one at your place Exper’d & dedicated tutor Ph: 537 0996 021 734 870

50 years of Excellence in Music Education

CD239268

Must be over 18 years old and a team player.

Experience is an advantage but not essential as training will be given.

Days and hours to be discussed. Weekend work required.

Bank and IRD details required.

To apply please email your CV to: inder@tacticsbar.co.nz

Maraetai Beach Boating Club has a position for a casual Bar Person to relieve staff on a part time basis, in particular Thursdays to Sundays and some public holidays.

A bar manager’s licence is preferred but not essential.

Enquiries to Bar Manager Maraetai Beach Boating Club P O Box 281006, Maraetai Beach 2148 Or email: admin@maraetaiboatclub.org.nz

LESSONS FROM $18 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

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

0800 696 874

PHYSICS, MATHS SCIENCE TUITION

BAR PERSON REQUIRED

PART TIME BAR STAFF REQUIRED

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

CD225179

CD239257

Ph: 536 4603

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

Guitar Lessons Enrol now for TERM 1, 2016

TO LET

CD239225

WANTED house cleaner.

2- 2.5 hrs every Friday morning. Must be efficient, careful & reliable. $30/hr.

Ph 027 263 3026

GARDENER WANTED

We sell furniture, household goods, quality used clothing, etc.

We accept donations of good furniture, clothing etc.

9 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga Ph 576-1507 Open 6 days Come and be surprised

TUITION

CD180708

HOME HELP WANTED

SECOND HAND SHOP

CD227945

CD239110

Please ph 5328376

WANTED after school carer for 8 yr old in Bucklands Beach. Mon, Thurs, Fri, 3pm-6pm. Must have own car & full licence as pick up is from school. Good $ negotiable based on experience. Ph Michelle 021 737970

TUITION

CD237844

Required for 20 bed Rest Home.

Tuesday and Friday 10.45pm to 7.15am Experience preferred and must have good command of English.

FOR SALE

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A free find a tenant service or a full comprehensive property management service at a competitive rate. Rental Lists are available at Botany Town Centre,Bucklands Beach, Howick, Dannemora, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga offices

PAKURANGA OFFICE 102 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

Matt Balme DDI: 538 0682 or 021 538 595 Michelle Balme DDI: 538 0683 or 021 467 043 Kyla Houltham DDI: 09 212 5729 or 021 409 293

matt.balme@raywhite.com michelle.balme@raywhite.com kyla.houltham@raywhite.com

PAKURANGA - HIGHLAND PARK - FARM COVE - SUNNYHILLS 2 Bed Gossamer Dr $380 Kyla 3 Bed Stanniland St $470 Matt 4 Bed Lexington Dr $580 Kyla 3 Bed Aviemore Dr $570 Kyla 4 Bed Tercel Pl $700 Michelle HOWICK - MELLONS BAY 3 Bed Mellons Bay Rd $520 Matt HALF MOON BAY - EASTERN BEACH - BUCKLANDS BEACH 1 Bed The Parade $370 Kyla 3 Bed Raddock Pl $500 Matt 5 Bed Devon Rd $800 Matt 4 Bed Pinero Pl $620 Michelle MT WELLINGTON - PANMURE 2 Bed Longford St $480 Michelle 3 Bed Ireland Rd $540 Michelle GOLFLANDS 3 Bed Golflands Dr $590 Michelle OTAHUHU 1 Bed Golf Ave $270 Matt

FLATBUSH OFFICE

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Locals tackle 100km trail

Four rounds in one day

By Rumer-Grace Archer

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group of four brave Howickians have dared to take on a 100km walk in Whakatane to raise funds to fight poverty overseas.

It was Chris Clark, a trained nurse, who registered the team ‘Clarkie’s Crew’ for the 2016 Oxfam Trailwalker before telling her husband Peter Clark and her friends Susan and Stuart Mudford that they were doing it with her.

Susan said it was “an offer we couldn’t refuse.”

The team completed this challenge back in 2008 in Taupo as ‘Muddie’s Mob’ in just under 25 hours.

With each individual having their own strengths, Peter being a former topranked NZ Touch Rugby referee, Stuart having experience with tramping and navigation, and Susan with a background in endurance sport, they hope to complete the walk in 20-24 hours.

The journey is broken up into seven stages with the longest being 16km and the shortest being 12km.

The team are preparing as much as they can before stepping onto an unfamiliar track in Whakatane.

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weeks we will be doing about 80km to 105km each week over mixed terrain, with long walks at the weekends and night walks. “It means walking six or seven days each week,” Susan says.

Getting through the ‘witching hour’ from 2am to 4am, Susan says, is the

hardest as fatigue sets in and there is greater risk of hypothermia and hallucinations.

“It can get quite tough out there when we all start getting tired. “So we will have to have some strategies for the hard bits,” she says.

Ensuring they have enough water, clothing, and safety

equipment is paramount to avoid getting blisters, cold and dehydrated and to avoid some of the incidents that happened in 2008.

“Last time some of the team got bad blisters and suffered from extreme cold on one leg...I fell asleep about 3.30am whilst I was walking through the bush,” Susan says.

The Oxfam Trailwalker is a team challenge with the option to tackle 100km in 36 hours or 50km in 18 hours to raise funds to fight poverty.

Over the years, the event has raised more than $160 million internationally for Oxfam’s life-saving work.

Susan says she was hooked into doing it after learning that the life expectancy in Malawi is 52, the same age as herself.

“There are no old people in Malawi. This was my main motivation for doing Oxfam this year. It is good to be able to get some exercise and raise money at the same time,” Susan says.

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Canadian golf instructor Julian Dobko took on his annual challenge of playing 72 holes in one day at the Howick Golf Club last week to raise awareness for mental health.

Having lost two fore: Julian Dobko friends to mental playing 72 holes illness, Dobko started at the Howick Golf the project Hole 72 Photo supplied Club. to raise money for those who suffer from mental illness in Canada and to help end the stigma that surrounds the disease.

The 29-year-old, who started playing golf at the age of nine, played his first 72 holes in June 2014 in Iceland at the Kidjaberg Golf course. “I was only planning on this being a one time thing, however, many people encouraged me to make it an annual event,” Dobko said.

A year later he was teeing up in Anchorage, Alaska for another day of 72 holes. This year Dobko played his 72 holes alongside a friend Jake Riordan at the Howick Golf Club, starting as soon as it was light around 6.10am.

After 13 hours, a couple of short breaks to eat and cool down, the pair finished their final round at 7pm.

Dobko was sponsored for the number of birdies, eagles and number of kilometres walked and he says the money is still coming in following their efforts.

The final statistics of Dobko’s game were 41 pars, 8 birdies, 1 eagle and 41 kilometres walked. Next year, he is planning to play in Norway.

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ne has to query the wisdom of those who advocate the changing of our God Defend New Zealand national anthem when you consider the miraculous Wellington Sevens wins of our national team against South Africa over the weekend.

Sunday’s 24-21 final triumph was even more astonishing than Saturday’s after the All Blacks stormed home after trailing an outstanding South African side 21-7. If there has ever been a more exciting come-from-behind win in Sevens history, I cannot recall it.

The shining light of Sir Gordon Tietjens’ new look team was undoubtedly dynamic forward Akira Ioane (pictured) who scored five tries over the two days and set up others to win man of the tournament honours.

With father Eddie a 1991 Samoan World Cup international and mother Sandra Wihongi a former Black Fern, Akira and his 18-yearold brother Rieko have excellent pedigree.

Akira showed he was the complete package when he sprinted back to save a

Rosko Specman try with a classic corner flag tackle on the speedy South African superstar.

A future All Black capable of playing all three loose forward positions, the incredible 20-year-old has pace, power, a ramrod fend and a great swerve and sidestep.

But with world class Kieran Read and Jerome Kaino not about to surrender their test spots in a hurry and Victor Vito also in the mix, Ioane’s rise to test status is unlikely to be rushed.

However if the selectors are looking for a second-five with much the same game breaking qualities of Ma’a Nonu, they could do worse than gamble on the versatile Ioane. After all, Sonny Bill Williams was a league forward before successfully

Agnew’s Angle converting to a union back.

Having played well at the Rugby World Cup when coming off the reserves bench, Williams will probably be the first choice second-five once his commitment to the Rio Olympic Sevens is over. However he doesn’t have Ioane’s full arsenal of attacking weapons. That was evident over the weekend when Williams struggled to adapt to Sevens and cost a few tries with wayward offloads as well as setting up a couple.

He humbly acknowledges he has a lot to learn. However Tietjens’ faith in him is likely to be justified when he gets more experience.

Meanwhile, apart from endorsing his faith in Williams, Teitjens had cause for satisfaction at the performance of other newcomers Augustine Pulu and Ardie Savea.

Having starred in the national sevens for the cham-

pion Counties team, halfback Pulu proved his worth with a strong all-round performance although Gillies Kaka proved a better attacker when he replaced him in the final.

Having had so little time together, Tietjens’ new squad needs time to adjust to become the lethal cohesive combination he will need to strike Olympic gold in Rio. In truth, some of the passing in Wellington was poor and far inferior to that of the pacy South Africans who also got more numbers and lower body positions to the breakdowns.

Still there was more cause for optimism than pessimism, especially on a weekend in which the Black Caps sealed a ODI cricket series win against Pakistan at Eden Park with just two balls to spare.

They were lucky to secure that after an umpire’s error allowed Corey Anderson to escape being given out caught behind before he hit a couple of sixes.

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