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Browns Island Motukorea was sold by Ngati Tamatera in 1840 to settlers, John Logan Campbell and William Brown. Since then the island has had a succession of owners, culminating in the purchase in 1955 by former mayor and brewing magnate Sir Ernest Davis. Davis gifted the island to the Mayor, Councillors and people of Auckland in 1955.

Since 1955, the island has been managed for the city variously by the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park Board and the Department of Conservation, but from 2 February 2018, Auckland Council will resume management. A group of volunteers is being formed to assist in ecological restoration of the island.

The Friends of Regional Parks (FOR Parks) advocates for the provision of Regional Parks in the Auckland Region with support from groups including Forest and Bird and Federated Mountain Clubs. ogy of the centrally located island, ravaged by a recent scrub and grass fire.

Browns Island Regional Park is a significant step by Auckland

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showing that 75 per cent of Aucklanders’ recreation is informal such as biking, walking and enjoying beaches, with only 25 per cent involved in organised sport.

FOR Parks believes council must realign its park planning and spending to accommodate recreation preferences of the majority of Aucklanders, including greater spending on Regional Parks.

In the face of intensive housing development, FOR Parks calls for urgent action by Auckland Council to fund acquisition and development of new Regional Parks both to the north and south of Auckland.

Among the opportunities are Crater Hill, the Okura Estuary and properties along the route of the Te Araroa walking trail. Principles to guide Auckland’s park development and a 50 year strategy were presented to council by FOR Parks in 2016.

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“Browns Island Regional Park adds to the region’s chain of priceless Regional Parks along the coast and in the Hauraki Gulf,” she said.

“We applaud the energy and persistence of Auckland Council to guarantee public access and enjoyment of this remarkable asset into the future.”

The new Regional Park opens up a myriad of recreational opportunities for nature and heritage lovers, the boating fraternity, day walkers and campers.

The new park also offers opportunities for volunteers to work with council to restore the ecol-

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Melody Yong, a youth advocate for Leprosy Mission New Zealand, says a recent trip to Nepal to learn about Leprosy and help those affected has changed her life.

“This trip has opened my eyes to a disease that affects so many people, and it has heartbreaking consequences for those suffering from it,” says the Pakuranga resident.

“Leprosy sufferers are often cast out of their families and communities and most doctors are scared of treating leprosy affected patients. Yet here in New Zealand, many people don’t even know that leprosy still exists.”

Yong admits that she too was ignorant about the disease before her advocacy mission, but hopes to change the perception of leprosy in New Zealand and around the world. “When I first heard about leprosy, I thought it was some ancient, biblical disease that was long gone.”

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are suffering from it.

“I want to inform people that leprosy has a cure, and people don’t have to suffer forever.”

Although treatment is now fully funded by the World Health Organisation, Yong says communities affected by Leprosy still believe it to be a curse cast upon you for a wrongdoing. This age-old stigma forces leprosy sufferers to hide their symptoms from fear of being shunned and they often receive treatment too late.

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“I met this old lady who had lost many of her fingers to leprosy, but she could still knit. And I’d watch her knit, and even though there was a massive language barrier, she taught me how to knit. It’s wonderful how little you need to connect with someone,” she says.

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She says one of her most important roles was venturing out to isolated communities in Kathmandu and talking to the villagers about leprosy.

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Cyclone Cook fails to halt Howick Baroque Concert On April 13, Cyclone Cook forced severe weather warnings around the North Island, leading to the cancellation of the popular Thursdays @ Seven concert at All Saints church. But the music will still be heard – the performance of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater has been rescheduled for July 27.

RSA milestone The Howick RSA Women’s Section is celebrating a milestone with their 50 Golden Jubilee Luncheon.

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History re-enactments at Monterey History will repeat itself at Monterey Cinemas this week – in the form of re-enactments at least.

From July 20 to July 26, the Historical Re-enactment Society will be making appearances around the film Dunkirk. The group will be on site at various times with their different items

such as replica, helmets, armoury and uniforms. There will also be a display set up in between two of the cinemas with the opportunity to discuss and learn about their re-enactment.

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The movie follows the story of allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France who are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce battle in WWI.

‘New Zealand gives Starbucks people second chances’ could return

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eputy Prime Minster Paula Bennett has a good number of portfolios to contend with.

Yet with just three hours of sleep after travelling the length and breadth of the country campaigning for five days straight, Mrs Bennett is brighteyed and bushy-tailed.

She has something clever to say to everyone in the packed-to-the-capacity SuperBlues meeting hosted by Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross at the Howick Bowling Club on Friday morning.

“It’s quite funny when people think they know me because maybe they have seen me on television,” she says.

She narrates an anecdote of the time she was holidaying at a beach up north with her husband and grandchild.

“I had no make-up on and was in shorts, collecting shells when an elderly gentleman walks up to me and says: ‘By crikey you look like my girlfriend Paula Bennett. I have a big crush on her’.

“My husband responded saying: ‘I do too’.

“After a while he had a closer look at me and says: ‘By crikey are you Paula Bennett’?

“To which his wife promptly brushes him off saying: “Of course not darling, she is a lot younger than Paula!”

The Minister for State Services, Women, Tourism, Police and Climate Change admits that she “lives in Auckland but sleeps in Wellington”.

She had everyone’s attention as the room filled with laughter.

“We had a bloke last year who said `let’s make America great again’. But this country is already great! How lucky are we!”

Reflecting on her working relationship with Prime Minister Bill English

BRIGHT-EYED: Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett hanging out at the Botany Town Centre with centre manager Bronwyn Anchor (left), National candidate for Pakuranga Simeon Brown and Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross.

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when she took over as Deputy PM seven months ago, she says there has been a big change.

“We don’t argue anymore. Earlier we used to argue about policy but we don’t fight anymore.

“I told him, there are two people in an argument. One of them was right and one of them was you,” she laughs.

“Ladies, feel free to use that line on your partners, anytime.”

About Mr English she says: “He’s just got this amazing big brain that can tackle really complex issues and cut it down into caring about an individual community, like how the policy can affect a woman in South Auckland.”

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Later in the day as she speaks to the Times while “hanging out” at the Botany Town Centre, chatting with shop owners and even trying on a pair of shoes, the minister with one portfolio for every day of the week says she gets her energy from people.

“New Zealand is so remarkable. It gives people second chances.

“How else can someone like me who was a single mother at 17, dream of being the Deputy Prime Minister of the country?

“Isn’t that absolutely fabulous?”

Starbucks could be returning to the east.

The coffee chain, owned by NZ stock exchange listed company Restaurant Brands, shut the popular Botany store last Monday, much to the dismay of many fans.

The Times’ online news story – posted on the paper’s Facebook page - reached more than 32,300 people – a record for a Times’ online news story, and recorded 149 likes and 21 shares.

A sign posted in the shop’s window last week read: “All good things must come to an end…and so it is for our Botany Town Centre store. We would like to thank all of our customers for their loyalty and for being part of the journey with us. We hope you will enjoy the Starbucks Experience in our other Auckland stores, the closest located at Sylvia Park.”

Meanwhile Restaurant Brands responded to the times’ request for comment but would not elaborate on precisely why the store was closed.

“We are deeply saddened by this closure too. We are closing due to external factors. With the mall refurbishing we were unable to hold on to the store,” the company said.

“We are looking for another great location within east Auckland, however these things do take time.”

Botany Town Centre told the Times last week it was limited as to what it could share.

“Twelve months or so ago we renewed some leases on shorter terms than usual anticipating possible development. Starbucks was one of these,” town centre management said.

“In line with (shopping centre owner) AMP’s long-term master plan for Botany Town Centre, we are committed to maintaining a high-quality trading environment for the benefit of both retailers and customers.

“As part of this programme, the centre is commencing civil works in the car park outside the Conservatory entrance.”

Management confirmed there are likely to be some relocations pending development.

The civil works started this week and are expected to be completed mid-September.

“Starbucks has been a part of our community for a very long time, a loyal and popular retailer and we will miss their presence in the centre,” management said.

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Jo Mankelow from Mankelow Accounts at Highland Park took top honours, announced as bookkeeper of the year at the New Zealand Bookkeeper Association awards.

Only two years ago, Jo was awarded the emerging bookkeeper’s award when she launched her own business, and her hard work to develop her business has led to dramatic growth.

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Howick’s very own hip-hop crew, Rebellious are taking the dancing world by storm as they prep to perform on the world stage in Phoenix, Arizona this August.

The Crew, who will be representing New Zealand at the Hip Hop International World Championships, say they couldn’t be more excited to compete against the world’s best dancers.

“This has been our goal since we started this crew, and it’s so exciting to be able to say we got here. I’m most excited to go there and just try our best and see if we can get a place in the finals,” says crew leader, Gemma Whitford-Joynt.

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‘People with hearing loss are no different’

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Celebrating 15 years with community The huge turnout on Friday evening at the Imperial Palace Restaurant was an indication of how well connected the Pakuranga Chinese Association is with the local community.

Around 600 people turned up to celebrate 15th anniversary of the Pakuranga Chinese Association that meets three times a week at the Pakuranga Leisure Centre and at Te Tuhi.

The grand event hosted by the founding chairperson Barry Hung had the movers and shakers of the Chinese community turn up in full regalia.

Also spotted were Howick Local Board members David Collings and Peter Young; Botany Labour candidate Tofik Mamedov; Pakuranga and Botany Maori Party candidates Carrie Stoddart-Smith and Wetex Kang; community workers Rosa Chow and Jacke Hui; and beauty queens with their crowns firmly on their heads —Michelle Isemonger, Miss International New Zealand and Annie EvansMiss World New Zealand.

The evening was packed with a range of cultural performances, showcasing local Chinese talent.

Mr Hung spoke about the contribution that the association has made to the community as well as the activities they host for the migrant Chinese community to make them feel at home.

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he first time Joshua McKenzie heard the birds sing, he was confused. He wasn’t sure what it was - only to see tears well up in his mother’s eyes.

“It was quite an emotional time for me,” says Joshua’s mum, Michelle Shepherd.

“I thought he always knew what bird song was like till I saw that quizzical look on his face.”

At the age of six, the Farm Cove Intermediate student was diagnosed with 60 per cent hearing loss in one ear and 40 per cent loss in the other.

“He used to struggle with learning but unfortunately the hearing tests we did earlier didn’t pick up on anything,” she says.

Michelle says Joshua wasn’t engaged in school as he found it difficult to pick up things and missed out on social cues.

“He would miss out on the tone of the voice when he was little.

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you mean.”

While the hearing aids make a huge difference, there are still times when Joshua can mishear things if there are other conversations happening simultaneously, says Michelle.

“People make a mistake thinking just because he has hearing aids he can hear everything. But what

they don’t realise is that there can be a lot of interruptions.

“It’s important that people be more patient with those with a hearing loss and spend more time with them. “There needs to be clarity. You need to confirm that they have heard it right,” she says speaking out of experience.

Michelle strongly recommends that people with a hearing impairment should wear hearing aids even though I realise the cost is quite high.

“Fortunately it is funded, there are government subsidies available for under18 and there are cheaper options available too,” she says.

“However once they leave school there are less subsidies which can be difficult for people who are not working.”

Thirteen-year-old Joshua says his advice to other children with a hearing problem is, “If you can’t hear, use your other senses.

Also, don’t be afraid to ask them to repeat themselves if you haven’t heard properly.”

He says he is thrilled that the National Founda-

tion for the Deaf is creating awareness by hosting the Silent Leadership Challenge which he hopes his class will participate in.

“It will be great if my class does the muffled challenge with hearing protectors and can experience what it feels like.

“Though I don’t think my teacher will like it with a roomful of me,” he says.

To enable him to hear better in the classroom, Joshua uses the Frequency Modular System with a Roger Pen. It allows the teacher to speak into the pen, a wireless microphone that transmits the sound straight into Joshua’s hearing aid—bypassing noise and distance.

He also thinks that learning martial arts from the age of six has been a big positive.

“Being a Brown Belt has heightened my state of awareness. With martial arts I don’t have to worry about hearing. I know I am safe and have something to protect me.”

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The 10-metre mural created by one of New Zealand’s most recognised contemporary artist, Hayley King aka Flox during the school holidays (till July 23) at the shopping centre is to connect people through creativity.

“A project like this brings people from different walks of life together says,” says Hayley who works with prints, publications, murals, graphic design, stationary and has also illustrated a very popular children’s story book Tu Meke Tui as well designed an adult colouring book.

The mural that features the theme ‘Love my City Auckland’ includes the city skyline with her trademark birds, flora and fauna beautifully integrated with the Auckland Harbour Bridge, Sky Tower, Auckland Museum, Clock Tower and more. “It is great to see people so engaged,” says the aerosol and stencil artist with a degree in fine art and business studies.

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together: Hayley King’s mural of the cityscape at Sylvia Park has the young and old filling it up with vibrant colours during the school holidays.

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out on weather like this,” she laughs.

Hayley is no stranger to making a splash in the community with larger-than-life artworks.

Last year, she collaborated with another New Zealand artist, a jewellery designer and a photographer, to work on the Painted Peacock Project which involved travelling to Udaipur in India, and hosting art-based workshops for a local primary school.

“We also painted a large street mural for the community on a wall near Lake Pichola,” she says about her trip to India.

“The Painted Peacock Project was about our artistic

growth and more importantly sharing our skill and knowledge with the local community. “The final objective of the trip was to showcase the documentation and artwork that came out of the project in the form of an exhibition in New Zealand.”

Part of the proceeds they raised went towards providing the Indian school children with new shoes and art supplies. They also raised money for KidsCan Charitable Trust in New Zealand.

Prior to that in 2015, Hayley did a three- month artist residency in Taiwan, where again she created an outdoor mural and painted it live.

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‘Rockstar’ supermarket checkers feature best of area’s local staff Over the last week, 265 checkout operators from New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square stores across the Auckland region took to the tills onstage to compete for the chance to be named Checker of the Year in Foodstuffs North Island’s annual competition.

The heats were held in Auckland Central and South regions at the Vodafone Events Centre on July 4 and 5, and in the Auckland North region at the QBE Stadium Function Centre on 10 July.

The checkers were judged by a team of eight senior Foodstuffs staff on their speed, presentation, customer service and accuracy as they scanned 30 items as quickly as possible, while also staying friendly and composed.

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from New World Howick in second place, and Joshua Brickel from Pak’nSave Sylvia Park in third.

The top three checkers from Auckland South were Emma Cleary from New World Botany in first place, Sam Gray from Pak’nSave Pukekohe in second place, and Philip Johnstone from

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The top three checkers from Auckland North were Mandeep Kaur from Four Square Fair Price Swanson in first place, Shanay Howard from Pak’nSave Wairau in second place, and Jemma Knapp SpensBlack from New World Warkworth in third.

As the winners of the Auckland region heats, Mels Tautaina, Emma Cleary, and Mandeep Kaur will go on to compete against the winners of the seven other regional heats held over June-July.

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“Staying on the bike will be the hardest part,” Singleton said in preparation for the big ride.

“Crossing the Coromandel through the mountains and over hills will be tough. We think the third day is going to be our hardest because we will have two days behind us but still one more day to go. So we are so close yet so far away.”

This is the longest bike ride the 15-year-old cyclists have ever completed and has been spread out over four days with a support car following to ensure their safety and to carry supplies.

The idea came about when the three decided to take part in the 40 Hour Famine, which they say is something they had always talked about doing but never got around to.

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posted on the teams’ fundraiser Facebook page, We Ride For Them. The group say their most important goal is to raise awareness about the devastating impact of food inequality.

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“We live in a day and age where we go through life with struggle. If we don’t help each other we won’t get anywhere.

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Wilson says they want to show their peers that anybody can help. “If a group of 15-yearold school kids can pull this together to help others, then everybody can do something to help those in need, no matter how small. You always have the power to make a difference.”

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The three are planning to continue their campaign when they return from Rotorua.

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What about the carbon tax scam? Will the tax be returned to the payees? Also the Oscar he got for the documentary on global warming (An Inconvenient Truth) be returned? The truth is highlighted on Google’s site where Al Gore admitted he was wrong about global warming.

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Where to next? Three men in Colombia plan to marry. Each other! They consider themselves to constitute a family and legal partners. Wheels are in motion to change the law.

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If everyone tried to do the same we would have total anarchy, just as we have it in part now. No consideration is given to the harms done to society as a whole when individuals insist in selfish behaviour. It is only those who hold the line, remaining steadfast and dependable in their standards, who keep things from falling apart completely, trying to fix the messes others leave behind them. Imagine if every driver on the roads was allowed to do his own thing!

Do we, the silent majority, really wish to have our future dictated; our laws, customs, standards - our very way of life- snatched away from us by this minority who invented the term ‘inclusiveness’ to bully everyone into feeling sorry for those who choose to opt out of societal norms?

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According to the Ratepayers Alliance the Auckland City Council did not spend the $110 levy they charged us for transport on transport.

If this is the case and the money has been spent on other things then it has been has been misappropriated.

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I have to correct a previous letter’s statement that 90 per cent of the earth’s glaciers are growing.

Subsequent research has shown the majority are shrinking. However in New Zealand’s case the majority (58 of them) are growing as is the case in Norway, France, Canada and parts of the Himalayas.

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More telling are recent studies by NASA (2017) that Antarctica is gaining more ice than it is losing.

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Re your article on the front page of the H&P Times (Thursday, July 13).

I notice the speaker mentions racism, and (being) sick to his stomach.

Prehaps he is unaware that in both Australia and New Zealand we have freedom of expression, and long may that continue. That is why he is entitled to speak as he wishes.

I would suggest the country of his religion does not allow that freedom, and that is racism. I think your article was a trifle biased.

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The Ladies Probus Club of Howick Central will meet at the Howick Tennis Courts at 10.45am on Friday, July 28 to attend the mid-year Christmas lunch. New members are invited to join this group of friendly ladies who meet once a month at Nixon Hall, Sale Street, Howick to enjoy each other’s company, have morning tea and listen to a variety of speakers.

We have a well-stocked library, a knitting group, a walking group and coffee groups. Phone Heather 274-4747.

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he Howick Historical Village entertained the fantastical world of fairy tales on Sunday.

Each month, the village organises a live day for visitors to revel in festivities, made all the more exciting as volunteers dress up as their favourite characters.

“What little girl doesn’t want a chance to dress up in their favourite fairy tale character and join in the fun?” said Howick historical village assistant, Grace Pearce.

All the characters on the day were volunteers including Natasha Bates, the wicked witch in the kitchen. She has been a volunteer each month for 13 years.

Bates started at 8am Sunday morning. The coal range was lit at 8.30am and she made butter using a hand shaker in the early morning cold. The butter had to be shaken for half an hour until it separated.

“It was a good workout for my arms,” said Bates.

Throughout the day Gingerbread stars, muffins and potato and leek soup were made on the range.

Visitor Siew Whitworth brought along her daughter and four grandchildren. The children, aged between 5 and 9, were delighted with the games and rides hosted by the volunteers.

Whitworth made the most of the day trying home-made gingerbread, the free sausage sizzle and purchased farm-grown eggs.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Above left, Mad Hatter volunteer Rex Pearce with 7-yearold Grace Thomson; above centre, Robin Hood volunteer Jeremiah Denby (left), and Sherrif of Nottingham volunteer Samuel Denby; above right: Snow White volunteer Jess Taylor; bottom right, Grandmother in the kitchen volunteer Robin Duley and green witch in the kitchen volunteer Natasha Bates.

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Whitworth, originally from Malaysia, said the village reminded her of the colonial houses back home.

Visitor, 7 year-old Grace Thomson said her favourite character was the Mad Hatter because he was so funny. At home, her fairy tale idol is Repnunzel because of her long hair.

Mad Hatter volunteer Rex Pearce by day is a storeman at

Office Max and volunteers with his family at each live day. Trent began as Santa Claus and has since been cast as all sorts of characters from the Easter Bunny to the Mad Hatter.

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Price growth slowing N

ew Zealand’s property market is showing all the signs of being a two-tier market with Auckland median house price increasing 2.5 per cent year-on-year, but the rest of the country (excluding Auckland) showing growth of 11.4 per cent year-on-year according to the latest data from the Real Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) – source of the most complete and accurate real estate data in New Zealand.

Auckland’s median price increased to $850,500 (up from $830,000 in June 2016) and the national median excluding Auckland increased to $431,000 (up from $387,000).

The REINZ House Price Index (HPI) for June 2017 further supported this trend indicating that Auckland house prices have decreased slightly by -0.6 per cent year-on-year but the rest of the country (excluding Auckland) showed growth of 9.2 per cent yearon-year. Nationally, the HPI showed an increase of 2.8 per cent.

Bindi Norwell, CEO, REINZ says: “While median prices in Auckland have increased slightly year-on-year, the City of Sails had the second lowest rate of growth in the country in comparison to the 8 per cent seen in June 2016 and 27.1 per cent increase seen in June 2015. This is evidence that the ‘Supercity’ has showed signs of price growth slowing down – if you look at the month-onmonth figure it shows a drop of -0.8 per cent.

“However, most regions across the rest of the country experienced double-digit (or close to it) growth and record median prices have been seen in three regions this month – Bay of Plenty ($555,000), again in Manawatu/Wanganui ($280,000) and Tasman ($581,000) highlighting the buoyancy across the rest of the country and the normal property cycle where regions are typically behind Auckland in terms of the growth curve,” continues Norwell.

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“This slow-down in transactional activity, but stabilising price trend highlights the underlying dynamics between housing demand and housing supply, with population growth continuing to rise faster than building consents and dwelling supply,” she continues.

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“Analysis by the Office of the Auditor General consistently shows that councils across New Zealand are struggling to maintain and renew existing assets, let alone provide for growth.

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Real time statistics from realestate.co.nz show that the average asking price for an apartment in Auckland in June stood at $679,170. Compare that to the averaging asking price of all residential dwellings which was $917,250, which is 4.7 per cent lower than the previous month.

“We’ve been collecting property data for more than 10 years and never before have we seen so many apartments come onto the market in one month.

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(IRB & FIFA) Further inquiries phone 535 2620 during school hrs Terms and conditions of hire to: Director of Sport Terry.O’Dea@macleans.school.nz

HEALTH & BEAUTY ABSOLUTELY Best massage, warm & clean. Winter special $50 1hr. 240 Pakuranga Rd. Ph one 576 1472

MASSAGE 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 HAIRDRESSER, mobile, can come to your home.

30 yrs exp. Perms, colours, blow waves, haircuts Ph/txt Lisa 0272 760920

Calling all members, past and present......

Jubilee Celebrations

Saturday 28th October 2017 Registration information www.pakurangaathletics.nz or phone Linda 532 8442

Howick Presbyterian Church St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz

Selwyn Rd, Howick Phone 534-6864 Email: allsaints@xtra.co.nz

Services: Sun 7.30am & 9.30am Wednesday 10am www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

“Seeing lives transformed by Christ’s saving power.

Being a community of hope, love and care.”

SUNDAY, JULY 23

Year 1 to 13 Maths and English 30 Years Experience Top NZ Qualified, Fun, Friendly teacher and University Lecturer Phone Sam 021 770 717

ARCHERY Professional Coaching every Wed, Spinal Unit, Otara 6pm - 7pm.

All equipment provided.

Phone 021 541236 or 09 435 4174

KIDS KARATE

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

Looking for a church home?

MATHS, English NCEA, Cambridge, IB. Exp & Qualified. Ph 273 9559 or 021 1104138 MATHS PHYSICS Calculus Stats Chem. Tutor NCEA/ Camb. Ph 250 4422 or 021 107 2851

Music LESSONS Lessons MUSIC

One Lord One Faith One People Sunday morning 9.30am (with children’s programme) Sunday evening service TBA Youth Group every Friday 7.00pm

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

8.30am, 9am, 10:45am & 5.30pm Great Children’s Programme available

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

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

0800 696 874

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5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga, Ph 576 1500 www.eastgatecc.org.nz

H8A071

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

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Sunday at Eastgate

MATHS TUTOR

DRUM tuition, beg-adv.

Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170

To advertise your Church Services in this feature next week, phone Classifieds on 271 8055 or email tanyac@times.co.nz

GBR088

Sunday, July 23 9.30am Family Service with children’s activities Thursday, July 27 10am Morning Worship Phone 535-4403 CD152726

All Saints’ Anglican Church

TUITION

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Christian LINK

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Parents of prospective students and their families, and members of the public, are warmly invited to visit our school on OPEN MORNING to see our campus, view displays and meet staff and students.

The Reception office will be open during this time to accept enrolments.

Mr M Williams Principal

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 to advertise phone 271 8055 Your call will be answered by your local classified consultant not by a consultant overseas

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Saturday 5 August 2017 9:00am – 12 noon

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7816 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Confederation. 8, Civet. 9, Cabaret. 10, Dulcet.

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Down - 1, Cicada. 2, Novel. 3, Entreat. 4, Each. 5, Amber.

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Down - 1, Choice. 2, Sat-in. 3, Leo-nine. 4, Fine. 5, I-n(at) ter. 6, Un-loose. 7, (Jun)E-aster. 13 P-rattle. 15, Par-snip .

16, Pla-cid. 17, Enmit-y. 19, Er-ica. 21, G-lo-at. 22, Shot.

Full sized rugby and soccer artificial grass pitch

Special Conditions Apply

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Macleans Primary School 10 Wycherley Dr, Bucklands Beach, Ph 534 5191 admin@macleansprimary.school.nz www.macleansprimary.school.nz

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

HOME cleaning & ironing.

Hwk/Botany/Pknga areas.

Best rates. 027 2722319

Wednesday 30 August 2017

Transition to School Programme Wednesday afternoons 1.30 - 2.45pm (26 July - 13 September)

House Lots Retiring or Moving Overseas?

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

CLOSING DATE FOR OUT-OF-ZONE ENROLMENTS

READY, SET, GO!

$$$

Macleans College

CD254161

9 Ben Lomond Cres

For families new to Macleans College Wednesday 26 July 2017 at 7.00pm in Upham House

INFORMATION AFTERNOON

We pay cash!!

Deceased Estate

50th JUBILEES

PARENT ONLY INFORMATION EVENING

in good condition Single Items

We sell:

HAIRDRESSING shop at Highland Park Shopping Centre. Take over the lease and shop fitout. Walk in walk out, affordable fitout price 021 558 557

School Tours

9.15am - 10.15am Tuesday 25 July 2017 Join us for a tour of our school and see the classrooms in action

Furniture Wanted $$$

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

MACLEANS COLLEGE

for the best start to your child’s education

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

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Choose Macleans Primary School

of the HOWICK NETBALL CLUB Will be held Monday 24 July at 19h00 in the Canteen, at the Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga

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ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 021 772 030

HALF Moon Bay, 1/11 Regia Cl, Sat/Sun, 8am start.

All must go! Furn, w/ware, tools,clothing, h/hold items, bric n brac etc

FOR HIRE

WANTED TO BUY

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AGM

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

FOR SALE

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

Eastgate - a lighthouse in the community

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

TAI-CHI QIGONG ancient art for well being, boosting immune system. Enjoy lesson, practice music. Ph Instructor 576 3705

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Readers, Healers, Crystals, Jewellery and lots more www.crystalvisions.nz www.times.co.nz

massage. Mobile serv avail.

Ph Evgeniya 022 431 4020 or 021 062 2231

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

Ph: 0800 677 467 Ph: 576 1507

for further info.

HOWICK The Link, Sat 21st, furn, clothes, h.hold items and lots more

CLASSIFIEDS

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, July 20, 2017 — 19

Move Me AERIALS

APPLIANCES

ASSISTANCE WITH MOVING

AERIALS AND TV INSAppliance TALLATIRepairs ONS Marks

Moving Assist Ltd

NZFreeview Registered

Installed Same Day - Best Prices Guaranteed We install high quality aerials and all related products and services involving television viewing for residential and commercial

for any damp or mould problems CCTV

PEST CONTROL

OVEN CLEANING

Inside and Outside • Flies • Spiders • Fleas • Mosquitoes • Ants • Wasps • Bees • Carpet Beetle • Rats • Mice • Dust Mites • Cockroaches • Moths

Second Hand furniture and 24/7 EMERGENCYare Household CAPRET CLEANINGdonations Water Damage and Restoration gratefully Flood accepted • Stain treatment • Upholstery cleaning • Carpet repair and stretching

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AUCKLAND

We offer a number of We are a reputable, services which include: professional painting • Residential house painting and plastering company, • Office and interior fit-out painting servicing the Greater • Roof painting • Floor coatings Auckland region.

• Commercial painting airless spraying

pride in our work!

Ph ’ll 09do 212the 8153 796 900 d 021Taking haror We Ovens and BBQs Email: Rami@topqualitypainters.co.nz hard work Eco-friendly products

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PLUMBERS and GASFITTERS

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All work guaranteed Visit our website to find out more about our loyalty programme and FAQ’s

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PACKERS-STORAGE-MOVERS

Jim 0800 38 38 48 021 38Service 38 48 Pick-up available Phone 576 1507 9 Ben Lomond Cres Pakuranga www.eastgatecc.org.nz

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09 889 8723 0800 506 111

www.exceed.co.nz

• Remove nicotine stains, grease, soiling, dust, cobwebs • Kill mould and bacteria • Spring clean for a healthy atmosphere • Breath easier in your home

LOCKS KEYS SAFES ALARMS

Ph 537 3371, Neil Craft 027 296 6320 - Kris Craft 021 055 7522 www.craftfloorsanding.co.nz HEATPUMP SERVICES

09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 Celsius@outlook.co.nz / www.celsiusheating.co.nz

0800 25 25 03

CEILING & WALLS OP SHOP CLEANING

Talk to us about..

ACCESS CONTROL Specialists in: Rising Damp Solutions Underfloor Ventilation Mould Cleaning and Elimination Ventilation Fans HRV type ventilation Underfloor Insulation Licensed Installers Over 15 years experience Sales 9:00am - 9:00pm Monday - Friday www.drdampventilation.co.nz

www.ajetservices.co.nz For a quote phone:

New Zealand’s Leading Locksmith and Alarm Specialists

MOULD REMOVAL

tio Addi 0 +gst $5

CD242323

PH BRUCE 537 3470

www.armstrong.co.nz

New or old floors - Supply and lay cork tiles Free Quotesin the sale and repair iday Specialising S Sp l Hol o o h l Sc of heat pumps, air conditioners a i Spec service and home ventilation systems pt m (SuperGold Card Discount) u p s Heat $90 +ngal unit East Auckland/Franklin areas

0800 862 538

Flat Bush, East Tamaki, Highbrook, Doggy DayCovering Care Botany to Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Howick and Whitford.

Free over day care with all grooms 24 hour care

CRAFT FLOORSANDING Family owned and operated for over 30 years

CD236057

RENTAL PROPERTIES AND GARDEN MAINTENANCE

www.movingassist.co.nz

HEAT Sand/polyurethane PUMPS - staining/blonding

• Carpet cleaningin&windows FREE deodorizing we specialise & doors • Stain removal & pet urine treatment • Upholstery cleaning & fabric protection • Pest Control

• Edging, Weed eating, Weed Control • Hedges, Shrub and Tree

Dog and Cat Boardingand Green waste Removal • Section Clearing Trimming • Rubbish Commercial •Dog Grooming Property Clean Ups • Free no-obligation Quotes • Friendly Reliable Team • Locally owned and operated Pick up/Dropand off service

Phone: 0800 839 874

Janice Willis

CD246384

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & LIFESTYLE MOWING

4/302 Te Irirangi Dr, Botany South Ph 09 265 2865 09 274 0999 E: pinkys.boarding@xtra.co.nz - www.pinkys.co.nz

0800 789 248

Moving Assist Ltd is a sister company to Elderly Assist Ltd

Ph 535 6950, 021 0333 149

Carpet Cleaning DOORS AND WINDOWS & Pest Control BROKEN WINDOW HANDLES?

Don’t have stress at your address, MOVE with ease and board REGULAR & ONE-OFF MOWING • SMALL & LARGE LAWNS (RIDE-ON) your pets with us....

PINKYS PET BOARDING AND GROOMING CALL US

• Assistance with the sale of furniture and belongings • Estate dispersal

www.marksappliancerepairs.co.nz

CATTERYS AND KENNELS

CD242342

507 8680

Household Garden Waste • Preparing your home for sale • Downsizing and decluttering • Packing and moving General Rubbish • Unpacking and layout assistance Our Specialities include:

CD235879

Pakuranga 0800-YOURTV (968788) OR 027 507 8680 www.horizonaerials.co.nz

534 5888 - Mob: 027 s 0Ph ARMCO 4URBOAIR &ISHER 0AYKEL

%UROPEAN )TALIAN APPLIANCES s 3TOVES 2ANGEHOODS s ,AUNDRY s $ISHWASHERS s 7ASTE DISPOSALS s &RIDGE &REEZER SEALS ONLY

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Freeview TV tuning and solving reception problems Phone 576 1507 Phone jacks installation Smart TVs wall mounting up to 65” 9 Ben Lomond Cres For all your home, work place requirements and free quote

AERIALS LTD

CD235885

Pick-up Service available SERVICES: Uhf aerials installations required for digital reception

HORIZON Repairs to:

We take the stress out of moving by assisting you to declutter, pack, relocate and unpack.

027 488 9343 www.ovencleaningcompany.co.nz

PLUMBER

BRADSHAW PLUMBING & SON LTD Bathroom and Kitchen Specialists

$95

Bathroom & kitchen alterations HWC installation & repairs Watermain problems Burst Water Pipes Toilet Replacement & repairs Shower mixer problems Vanity, Basin installation Leaking Tap problems/installation Connecting dishwashers, ice fridges, etc.

Replacing Faulty & Leaking Valves

Trusted Plumbers, Gasfitters

Domestic Plumbing Gas Fitting New Housing Renovations Maintenance New Gas Hot water installations / replacements

Phone 09 577 4942 or 021 625 378 majesticplumbing@xtra.co.nz - www.majesticplumbing.co.nz

TILING

No job too small - Discount for Gold Card Holders Phone 527 3053 or 268 1007 Terry 0272 922 708 or Alywn 0274 743 505 email: captaincook@xtra.co.nz www.bradshawplumbing.co.nz

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RUBBISH

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We have skilled emergency plumbers on hand, so don’t hesitate, call the experts!

TREES and STUMP GRINDING

All About

Phone Tony 021 935 699 or a/hrs 09 533 5566 tonythetiler@xtra.co.nz - www.a1surfacetiling.co.nz

Also STUMP GRINDING

Good Rates - Free Quotes - Professional Service

Ph Murray Qualified Arborist Ph: 534 7361 292 8930 0274 767 746

CD246497

Trained and registered members of NZQA and Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation All work is covered by their warranties

CD253923

0800 789 248

Shaping - Reducing - Thinning Chipped onsite - Full Removal

New home - bathroom - kitchen renovations - swimming pools indoor/outdoor areas - patios - stonelaying plus waterproofing and underfloor heating services

CD235879

Household Garden Waste General Rubbish Full Tree work (Qual’d Arborist) Pruning and Full Removal Stump Grinding

TREES

For all your tiling needs

CLASSIFIEDS ARCHITECTURE

AERIALS

REPLACEMENTS, supply & install. windows, doors, repairs/maint.Craig 0212972320

Lynch Design 577 1939 www.lynchdesign.co.nz

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

K75008

021-369 881 www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz

BUILDERS

FRANIX CONTRUCTION LTD Licensed Building Practitioners

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

CD252647

(SuperGold Card Discount)

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

Ph: 534 1244 Email: celsius@outlook.co.nz

MOTORING

Ph: 533 0486 or 021 078 7336

Alternator Charge Rate, Starter Condition and Check Plus Battery Test - FREE OF CHARGE

Complete renova on service Supply & custom build op ons Tiled shower systems Concept to comple on

CD171490

CD237020

24B Polaris Pl, East Tamaki - OPEN SAT 8.30-1pm Ph/Fax 274 0495 Auto Electrical & Mechanical Repairs

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Ph: Paul 534 7427 hm or 021 251 4615

Old School Builder

CONTINUOUS SPOUTING IN 64 COLOURS OR COPPER No joins - No leaks - guaranteed Enhancing the look and value of your home Made to measure on-site in Colorcote steel All work guaranteed WINZ approved

021 764797 or 532 8930

or Copper

DECKS

GA101040

PRODECK

Security Screened, Trained & Insured Operators

FREE QUOTES 09 277 7874 viphomeservices.co.nz

COMPUTERS D & J Computer PC Laptop LCD Printer Virus Network Email Data Recovery Onsite Job NO Fix NO Fee

VINYL LAYING, supply, prep & install. No job too big or small Ph Brendan 021-996-898, 537-8402ah

FURNITURE REMOVAL

FURNITURE SHIFTERS

Local & long distance by careful & courteous removalists with many years of experience REASONABLE RATES FOR AN EXCELLENT JOB BERT TARRY CARRIERS NZ LTD Ph: 274 2916

NZ Reg Electrician

CONCRETE & CONCRETING FREE quote on all concreting. Call Tony 021 518901

East City Stove Repairs

AA DOBBS LTD New Zealand Registered

Electrician for over 20 yrs

TOP QUALITY - LOW COST Lawn mowing Garden maintenance Garden makeovers Trees Affordable Landscaping FREE QUOTES Phone:

PROCON for all your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted.

Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates.

All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

271 1125 021 264 6080

PLUMBERS

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

0800 420 900 Local Master Plumbers 24/7

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

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

arrowplumbing.nz

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

GREENMAN den TREES Free quotes. vice. Phone 021 570 409

Lawn & Gar& HEDGES. Friendly ser534 2053 or

ADAM OXLEY Certifying Plumber

Hot Water Cylinders Bathroom/Kitchen Renovations Roof Leaks General Maintenance All Work Guaranteed

LOCKSMITHS

0800 24 LOCK

535 1111 027 235 2517

0800 245 625

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HOWICK LOCKSMITHS CD177471

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EVERYTHING about gardening, equipped with National Cert. in Hort. years of exper, Ph Dan 0211223092 GARDEN Control all weeding, pruning, reg garden maintnce. Robert 0274 990 513 / 5347536

GARDENER LANDSCAPER Gardens designed, constructed & maintained, lawns mown, pruning & Arbourcultural work undertaken, waste removed.

FENCING & TRELLIS

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

ANY Plastering/ Painting!

In/out. Lge/sml jobs, small holes repaired New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803

LAWNCARE

Ph Alan 0274-516-454 a/h 576-6756

NZ REG, Commercial / Domestic. All Electrical Work.

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

101A Aviemore Dr, Highland Park

Handymangardeners. co.nz All jobs Ph Michael 0276 162 146 or 576 0105

AFFORDABLE plastering.

New work & alterations.

Skimming, cove & gib fixing. Ph Phil 021 521 403

Silver Medal DESIGN Winner CONSTRUCTION Ellerslie MAINTENANCE Flowershow

Specialising in stove repairs

TASA COMPUTER

Laptop or Desktop running slow?

Services and upgrade from $40 + GST. We fix all laptop & desktop hardware & software issues. No fix, No charge.

12 years in IT business.

537 1330 or 021 998 886

PAVING & Landscaping.

Free quotes. Ph Jim 027 5509 955, 537 2988 ah

PLASTERERS

If you want something fixed such as: Painting fences,garages etc Plumbing job Timber and plastic repairs Fence repairs Broken plastic Some appliances can be fixed I will look at anything and give you advice Ph Merv 027 444 7426

Terry’s

Ph: 5768812 Open 7 Days 83 Reeves Rd Pakuranga

CD191202

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

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

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

Microsoft Certified Professional

CD243734

PAVING

FOR ALL YOUR Landscaping needs. Over 10 years experience. Call Tim on 021 885 676

GARDEN CARE

A STOVE PROBLEM?

021 022 46711

Flat pack specialists

ANY FIX-IT

ELECTRICAL

Great rates, Gold Card discount.

Local family business.

Reliable, friendly, no job too small.

EFTPOS avail.

Call Anthony 534 0275

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

All other work considered also...

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

Irrigation Systems design and installed, all aspects of landscape maintenance undertaken.

Qualified Horticulturist Ph 535-4471 021-257-6898 GREGS GARDENING. weeding, pruning, hedges, small trees, gen garden tidyups. free quotes, 537 1121, 021 1167579 Handymangardeners. co.nz. All garden care Ph Michael 0276 162 146

PAINTERS & DECORATORS AFFORDABLE LOCAL

PAINTING & PLASTERING

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

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

Internal and external Big or small jobs Repairs Maintenance 30 years experience Discounts for Gold Card Ph Clive 021 0509860

PAINTER, Decorator Stripping Int/Exterior Small or Large jobs FREE quotes Ph 576 4341 PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Charlie 027 245 0807 PAINTER Paperhanger.

Free quotes, Pensioner discount. 30yrs exp. 535-3022 PAINTER/Plasterer & handyman 30 yrs+ exp Ph Muzza 577-2989/0276770294

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

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

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L1S014

DESIGN & BUILD Permits arranged Selection of quality materials Guaranteed work ** LBP Ph: 535-5775 021-164-7428

Fixed Price Regular & One-Off’s Personalised Service Window & Carpet Cleaning !

Plus Lawns & Gardens

HANDYMAN

VINYL LAYER 25 yrs exp.

Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

Rick 027 256 2533 Neil 021 135 5174

CD226123

We do WINZ quotes

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

All Interior Renova ons Bathrooms Kitchens Doors Plasterbd lining Repairs and Maintenance Co-ordinate SubContractors Available

HOMES & OFFICES

HANDYMEN

REPAINTS Int-Ext 30+yrs exp. relibale with refs.

Phone Rob 0211848173

CD252958

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

CLEANING

PROCON Residential Ltd Int/Ext painting. For free quote Ph Vince 021 415 436

We will assemble for you!

Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

K55070

DAVE TAPPER BUILDERS Ltd

Specialist in Cleaning of mould, nicotine, all types of soil FREE QUOTE Jim 0800 38 38 48 021 38 38 48

CD242704

PAKURANGA AUTO ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL

CD137943

Power you need KOBA BATTERIES

• Drain unblocking • CCTV camera • Drain repairs • Surface water problems Certified Drainlayers Free quotes and advice

CEILING CARE

broken windows glazing mirrors cat doors balustrades showers splashbacks Ph 265 2941 38 Trugood Dr, Burswood www.haynesglass.co.nz

CD246999

BATHROOM IMPRESSIONS

HeatSales, Pump Services Installation and Servicing

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

Ph Ross 521 2777 or 021-944899

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

CD243547

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

Celsius

Your local caterer for over 15 years

HAYNES GLASS

K58038

Rick 027 256 2533 Neil 021 135 5174 ADDITIONS, alterations, bathrooms, decks, etc. all types of work. over 40 yrs exp. Registered Certified Builder Ph Ken 534-1214

mp ser

heat pu

DELICIOUS DINING

Drain Unblocking CCTV Camera Surface Water Problems Dig ups & Repairs Free Quotes & Advice Registered Drainlayer 021 135 5174 mcwilliams_drainage @hotmail.com

LEES CARPETS

K58004

Extensions Construction Services Weather Tight Solutions

d ID L HOL -$50 for an a SCHOOvice $90+gst

CATERING

CD241580

CD253443

Damien Westwood Mob: 027 4854 412 Ph: 536 5112 or westwoodbuilders@xtra.co.nz www.westwoodbuilders.co.nz

CIAL AY SPEditional unit

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

CD253440

CD163461

• Retaining walls • Concrete work • Dig outs • Excavator hire Free quotes and advice

HEATING

DRAINLAYING

CEILING & WALL CLEANING

LICENCED BUILDING PRACTITIONER REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS

New Homes Alterations Reclads

CARPENTERS

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

Floors, drives, paths Small job enquiries welcome Castle Concrete Ph 534-5177 0274-768-924

SN64060

533-6954

Phone Brent 0274 902 053 awonhousecheck@xtra.co.nz

Sand/polyurethane staining/ blonding New & old floors Supply & lay cork tiles. Free Quotes Ph: 537 3371 Neil Craft 027 296 6320 Kris Craft 021 055 7522 www.craftfloorsanding.co.nz

$35 p/m

CD248907

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

Project Management Plan Service Contract or charge up

CRAFT

CARPET & VINYL

CONCRETE

All domestic & commercial requirements. Free quote, prompt service.

Regd. Master Painter. all work guaranteed

GLASS & GLAZING

CD250676

NZ registered electrical service technician

CARPET CARE CARPET Cleaning starting from $80 Ph Grant 533 0522, 0211 576 963

CD253271 CD253271

Over 17 years service

CD127274

138J Harris Road East Tamaki 271 6262

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

LBP : NZCB 10 year warranty

CD253823

CD130002

½ price TV, audio Washing machine refrigerators Factory Returns ntre ice Ce d Serv e is r o Auth

APPLIANCES

Available for new builds, renovations, additions, decks, fencing etc.

Ph: 533 0136 or 021 370 307

K55042

MARKS

Electricians

I Fix 4U

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

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

Air conditioners IT PC lap tops Sony, Panasonic, LG Sanyo, Toshiba

BUILDERS

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

FLOORING & SERVICES

CD228064

TV Audio Aerials Heatpumps

NZ Registered

L1C020

Family owned/operated over 30 yrs

CONCRETE

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

No job too small. Repairs, Fencing, Pool Fencing.

Free Quotes.

CD251447

CD206513

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

ABOUT Fencing 2000

FLOORSANDING Carey

AA CARPET Laying & repairs, no job too small Ph Brian 0274-966094/5341302

BUILDERS

535 6950 021 0333 149

0800 748 246

0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

CARPET LAYING

HORIZON AERIALS LTD Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680

• Master Builder • Transparent build process • Friendly, family builder • 10 year guarantee www.rivahomes.co.nz

Driveways/Patios Swimming Pool surrounds Decorative coloured Concrete Exposed Pebbles and Aggregates Concrete Sealing Bobcat and Digger Post Hole Boring

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

CD217636

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

Plans for new houses & additions 30yr experience.

Prof member ADNZ - LBP

Local Kiwi Builder, With New Build Slots Available

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

GARAGE DOORS

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

CD250152

DRAFTING & DESIGN

ALUMINIUM JOINERY

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

• New Homes • Additions • Alterations • Decks 535 5775 or 021 164 7428

CD202843

CCTV Lighting Electrical Phone Jack TV/VCR Tuning Ph: 532 8723 021 661 469

CD177619

AERIALS

INSTALLATION

FENCING & TRELLIS

SS80294

CA Professional services, for accounting, tax returns, GST, payroll, Startups.

Xero, Mobile service and fixed price. Ph Balaji Kris 021 175 87 78: 537 5942

TV AERIAL

CD6793

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

CONCRETE & CONCRETING

BUILDERS

CD145261

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

www.times.co.nz

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CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

PLUMBERS

TREE SERVICES

Handy Andy Plumbing

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

ALL TREES & STUMPS, chipping etc. est. 49 yrs, free quotes Ph Terry, NZ Arbor Tech, 027 4989 080, 530 8741

and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

H3X019

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

Brett 534 3562 027 493 0181 Warren 534 3551 027 281 9454

PLUMBER All maint wrk, no job too small. Prompt service. Ph 535 9567 PLUMBER Certified 20+yrs exp. New or RENO work/ Hot Water Cylinders. Brad 022 671 8125.

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

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

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

TREES STUMP GRINDING STUMP GRINDING Remove stumps the easy way.

Remove stumps the easy way.

ROOFING

BRUCE (021) 653-425

RUBBISH REMOVALS

THE TILE GUY Floor & Wall Tiling. Certified Waterproofing. Stonemason by trade. 30yr exp.

0210311899

TREE SERVICES

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

KB2051

Upholsterers Reupholstery specialists Furniture, New Squabs, Headboards Made to measure 534-4109 / 0212997162

AAA TREE/Hedge services, quality job, bargain price, free quote Russ 0212299155

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

Ph Josh 536 4603 or 021-074-8027

TREES

& STUMP GRINDING

Forsuperior superiorrecovering recovering of For oflounge lounge& &dining diningsuites, suites, lazyboys, antiques, antiques, squabs squabs lazyboys, Huge fabric selection with Huge fabric selection with over 30,000 choices over 30,000 choices Workmanship guaranteed Workmanship guaranteed FREE in-home quotes with Polishing fabrics and Repairs Email and details to: FREEphotos pick-up and delivery briar@stackpoles.co.nz Polishing & Repairs to Julie or Nick TalkTalk to Briar, Julie or Nick

PH: Ph:274-8585 274-8585

WATERBLASTING

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

Exterior Soft Washing of:

House/Building Washing Roof & Gutter Cleaning Roof Treatments Moss/Lichen Removal Decks, Paths, Drives, Fences PLUS: Carpet/ Window Cleaning Pest Control

Call Chris 021 366615 or 0508 932 532

CHEMWASH R

Safe, low pressure, exterior cleaning Houses, Roof treatments, Paths, Drives, Decks CALL YOUR LOCAL OPERATOR CRAIG 535-5661 www.chemwash.co.nz

K54159

Ph Murray

Qualified Arborist

KAK007

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

TO LET

MICHELLE BALME PROPERTY MANAGER

Professionalism Professionalism Dedication Dedication Excellent Communication Excellent Communication Proactive ProactiveApproach Approach

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

BOTANY OFFICE

HOWICK OFFICE

10 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

NORTH PARK - BOTANY DOWNS 1 Bed Ben Nevis Pl $320inc p&w HOWICK - COCKLE BAY 4 Bed Paisley St $630 4 Bed Litten Rd $700 FLATBUSH - BOTANY - HIGHBROOK 2 Bed Stonedon Dr $850 WHITFORD - ELLERSLIE 2 Bed Ellerslie Panmure H/w $400

Sally Sally Sally Sally Robyn/Melissa

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

Half Moon Bay & Eastern Beach Specialist Michelle has worked in Property Management for the past 13 years, and in 2009 was awarded Ray White Property Manager of the Year. Being an energetic and dedicated professional, Michelle 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, Michelle will deliver a professional standard of service.

Direct Dial 538 0683 Mob 021 467 043 102 Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga

To advertise your rental phone 271 8055 or email: classifieds@times.co.nz

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Lloyd Reardon DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 Email: sam.carr@raywhite.com HALF MOON BAY 2 Bed Prince Regent Dr PAKURANGA 1 Bed Rotoiti Ave

$530

Lloyd

$350

Lloyd

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.hoult ham@raywhite.com

PAKURANGA - BUCKLANDS BEACH 4 Bed Dale Cres 4 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd DANNEMORA 3 Bed John Brooke PANMURE 2 Bed Kings Rd OTARA 3 Bed Grundy Pl

$550 $850

Matt Matt

$600

Matt

$280

Kyla

$420

Michelle

20 Crescent Lane, Botany Town Centre Lloyd Reardon DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811

lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 Email: sam.carr@raywhite.com

EASTERN BEACH - FARM COVE - MELLONS BAY 2 Bed The Esplanade $420 3 Bed Bleakhouse Rd $810 DANNEMORA 4 Bed Carlingford Ave $650 PAKURANGA 4 Bed Millen Ave $950

SPORT AND LEISURE Our next Sport and Leisure Feature will be published in both Howick and Pakuranga Times and Botany and Ormiston Times MID AUGUST Enlighten our readers about Sports Clubs, Sports Retail, Leisure activities and much more.

If you want to advertise your club Ph 271 8055

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

Sam Lloyd

FLATBUSH OFFICE

Shop 25, 123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction Cathy Huang DDI: 538 1288 or 021 883 600 Amny Lam DDI: 538 1287 or 021 108 6663

cathy.huang@raywhite.com amny.lam@raywhite.com

PAKURANGA – SUNNYHILLS – HIGHLAND PARK - FARM COVE+ 2 Bed Gossamer Dr $430 Cathy 3 Bed Fisher Pde $490 Amny 3 Bed Tyndrum Pl $520 Amny 3 Bed Pakuranga Rd $530 Amny HOWICK - COCKLE BAY - BOTANY DOWNS - DANNEMORA 4 Bed Angelo Ave $650 Cathy 4 Bed Marbeth Cr $670 Cathy 3 Bed Bleakhouse Rd $680 Cathy MELLONS BAY - HALF MOON BAY - BUCKLANDS BEACH 1 Bed Penruddocke Pl $360 Cathy 2 Bed Galsworthy Pl $500 Amny 4 Bed Ervine Pl $620 Amny 4 Bed+study Orinda Cl $880 Cathy FLAT BUSH - GOLFLANDS - HUNTINGTON PARK 2 Bed Skelligs Dr $450 Amny 2 Bed Huntington Dr $480 Cathy 5 Bed Finbar Ct $830 Cathy NORTH PARK - EAST TAMAKI HEIGHTS 5 Bed Kilkenny Dr $750 Amny MANUKAU CITY - CLOVER PARK 3 Bed Darnell Cr $450 Cathy AUCKLAND CENTRAL - SANDRINGHAM 1 Bed Mount St $280 Amny 2 Bed Apart Nelson St $470 Amny MT WELLINGTON 2 Bed Malone Rd $450 Cathy MT WELLINGTON

It’s here you’ll get results You can browse the latest papers,

Sam Sam

LANDLORDS

We offer two services: A free find a tenant service or a full comprehensive property management service at a competitive rate.

Rental Lists are available at Botany Town Centre, Bucklands Beach, Howick, Dannemora, Half Moon Bay and Pakuranga offices

HOUSES FOR SALE

The Perfect Starter

Why live in a unit when you can have your very own home with fully fenced yard and gardens?

Nestled down a right of way in popular Prospect Terrace is this a gorgeous 2 bedroom home with super sunny living area, 2 large double bedrooms with built in wardrobes, modern bathroom and separate toilet.

Extended living space with ranch slider leading to the covered deck.

There’s a carport and one other off street park, 2 x large garden sheds and raised garden patches.

Call Allan or Laura to view Don’t miss out!

OPEN HOME SUN. 11-11:30am 1/54a Prospect Tce Pukekohe Laura Preece 027 317 6140 09 237 0115 laura@urbanhq.co.nz

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

PR254312

All about

REFURBISHED 55m2 prime location shop Now leasing phone Bruce 021 558 557

www.times.co.nz

CD145278

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES

HAIRDRESSING shop, Prime location 60m2 incl kitchen, toilet, fitout. telephone Bruce 021 558 557

Business and Sport Listings online

Stackpole’s Stackpole’s Upholstery Upholstery

CD229507

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

NICHE Upholstery

SS78394

TO LEASE

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CD254215

KP87651

TILING

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

PAKURANGA F/furn lgr dble brm, onsite park, $250pw incl pwr, wtr, food, wifi. Near Pkrnga Plaza.

Ph 577 5578, 021 811 518.

Welcome to view & discuss.

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA2008)

CD167856

TILING

WINDOW cleaning. Best price. Phone Grant 533 0522 or 0211 576 963

BOARD OFFERED

K54154

Ph: 0800 789 248

NZ WINDOW Cleaners in/ out, glass, frames, sills, free quotes. 7 days. Ph/txt 021 085 64 650

HOWICK/ HGHLD PK, fully furn room, $200pw, handy shops, bus. 534 3339, 0210 463 437

Contact

171 Moore St, Howick Ph: 535 7524 www.easterncovercentre.co.nz

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

CATKIN

COVERS

For all Shades & Blinds plus outdoor furniture

CD48042

RUBBISH REMOVAL

UPHOLSTERERS

ALL WINDOWS, frames, sills, I will give a free quote today. Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784

TO LET

CD186816

GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

BRUCE534-2595 (021) 653-425 534-2595 Also Pauanui

KB2051 E3C026

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

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows ✓ Domestic & commercial ✓ Low pressure bio-wash ✓ Professional presentation Call Nick 537 4602 or 029 7700581

WINDOW CLEANING

CD166407

LOCAL Master Plumber, Gasfitter, Drainlayer. Over 20yrs exp. competitive rates, excell customer service. Call Steve at Majestic Plumbing Ltd 021 625378

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

K54146

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas

✓ Specialist waterblasting

CD140634

BRANCH MANAGER

L5F014

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

WATERBLASTING

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, July 20, 2017 — 21

CLASSIFIEDS

SITUATIONS VACANT

HAIRDRESSING ASSISTANT

SITUATIONS VACANT DENTAL ASSISTANT

We are looking for a hard working person who is keen to learn and develop their skills.

Must be reliable and have a driver’s licence.

Ph 027 505 1411 or email your CV to info@riggaspaving.co.nz

Please phone

273 8911

THAI MEDICAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

Full time Therapist required. 3 years experience preferred.

Being qualified in Thai Medical Massage is essential.

Must be a team player with good English, communication and customer service skills. Email: gaye@thaispa.co.nz

SOUS CHEF REQUIRED

CD254245

This is a great opportunity to join a great team with a dedicated chef who is committed to quality food.

The ideal person will have passion and dedication to produce quality food because quality food is what we are all about. We might be in the suburbs but the food is central city quality plus.

If you think you are ready and able to handle this position then contact the me.

Contact Barry O’Shaughnessy Phone 0274 854 944

Greenkeepers Apprenticeship

BAR AND WAIT STAFF

CD254331

CD254388

Part time positions have become available for self-motivated, honest and reliable people who take pride in themselves and their work. Varied shifts available. Mainly evening and weekend.

Come in and fill out an application form.

78 Picton St, Howick or Phone 534 3199 ask for Barry or April

Whitford Park Golf Club are looking for suitable applicants interested in pursuing a career as a fully qualified Golf Course Superintendent.

You will be part of a team of 5 responsible for the maintenance of the club’s golf course and other facilities. We offer a full training program, along with free golf course access and use of our tennis and swimming pool facilities as part of the remuneration package. If you have a positive attitude, are motivated and reliable, with an interest in golf and/or turf management, Please email your CV and cover letter to: course@whitfordpark.co.nz Or post: Whitford Park Golf Club PO Box 38, Whitford 2149 Closing Date: 11 August 2017

ENROLLED NURSE REST HOME

Lunchroom Worker

TRADESPEOPLE Fitters/Welders Maintenance Fitters & Fitter/Turners

As a part time Administrator/ Receptionist (12-15 hours), you'll be the glue that holds our team together. From answering the telephone with exceptional customer service and providing administrative support to the team to general office duties and reporting and payroll, this multi-faceted role calls for someone with the innate ability to multi-task.

Your meticulous attention to detail will be put to the test while your natural love for organisation will come in handy with file management. You will need to hit the ground running, have a super positive attitude and temperament and be able to keep calm under pressure.

You'll be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, have experience managing accounts and wage processing; and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

CD254358

CD254026

To apply for this job go to: www.talentpropellerjobs.co.nz & enter ref code: 3624965.

Applications close 25 July 2017

Production Trainee / Factory Hand

Suit someone who is fit and strong, keen to learn, careful, starting out in their career.

Interested send your CV to Campbell@spiraweld.co.nz Or phone 09 576 1199 Spiraweld Stainless Limited, 6 Rylock Place, Pakuranga

UNIFORM SHOP AND COPY CENTRE OPERATOR

Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for a Uniform Shop and Copy Centre Operator combined into one bubbly individual.

The combined position is 35 hours per week term time only.

The Uniform Shop Operator will be required to work additional hours during school holiday period(s). Specific details listed on the Job Description(s).

Reporting to the Business Manager, we require a team player with the following attributes: - Good communications – both written and verbal - Good computer skills - Physically able - Positive, motivated communicator - Willing attitude and initiative required - Proactive when possible • Police vet required as part of Vulnerable Children Act; • Applicants must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa • A clean driver’s licence is required.

For an Application Form please visit our school website www.bdsc.school.nz For a Job Description and submission of Application Forms, please email: t.horsford@bdsc.school.nz Applications close at midday on Monday 24 July 2017.

CD253904

This is a great opportunity to be part of an organisation that truly values their staff.

IMG is a successful engineering company with branches located in East and South Auckland, BOP and Waikato regions, with a strong emphasis on health & safety, customer service and quality. Our main focus is to deliver a total, professional, mechanical and maintenance service to our clients, in and aligned to the Heavy Industry.

Due to an increase in workload we are looking for; qualified Fitter/Welders; maintenance fitters and fitter/turners, for workshop maintenance, fabrication work with some requirement to work at client sites in and around the Auckland region. The positions will be located at our East Tamaki Fabrication Workshop where we undertake a varied range of manufacturing, fabrication and maintenance work in heavy carbon steel, stainless steel and specialised high temperature stainless steel alloys.

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RELIABLE DELIVERY STAFF

Required to deliver the Howick and Pakuranga Times in the following areas:

HOWICK RUN#26B - Moore St (part of), Rodney St (part of), Cook St (part of) RUN#33AA - Drake St, Bairds Rd (part of) SOMERVILLE/DANNEMORA/NORTHPARK/ SHAMROCK PARK RUN#24N - Somerville Rd (part of), Clydesdale Ave(part of), Wiltshire Pl, Sligo Pl RUN#23FF - Kilimanjaro Dr, Orohena Cl, Travers Pl, Ben Nevis Pl, Valnera Cl, Chapel Rd (part of) RUN#24EEE - Kilkenny Dr (part of), Annalong Rd, Mellick Pl, Tralee Tce, Bantry Ct, Chapel Rd (part of), Kingsgate Pl RUN#24F - Westerham Dr (part of), Etwall Ct, Brailsford Ct, Burnaston Ct, Eynsham Ct, Hinckley Ct

ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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PERMANENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR:

SITUATIONS VACANT

Please email name, address and contact phone numbers to: papers@times.co.nz In the SUBJECT line, please include the RUN#

CD254299

Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to join the country's largest NZ owned and operated aged care provider. The talented team of individuals at Radius Care all contribute to our success. Together we strive to provide first-class services to our residents and to make our facilities warm, supportive and superior.

Seeking energetic,caring person to work with 5 to 14 year old’s before and after school.

Enjoy interacting with children doing arts and crafts, homework, playing games and sports activities.

Hours are before and after school Monday to Friday and be available for full time work in the school holidays.

Must have full drivers licence to drive the vans.

If you are only looking for a few hours a day and this sounds like you send your CV to kidscraftyclubs.manager@gmail.com

Are you an early bird and want to checkout our vacancies online?

Browse our digital papers online www.times.co.nz both current and past issues

Our next Sport and Leisure Feature will be published in both Howick and Pakuranga Times and Botany and Ormiston Times MID AUGUST Enlighten our readers about Sports Clubs, Sports Retail, Leisure activities and much more.

If you want to advertise your club Ph 271 8055

CD253561

Radius Waipuna, Mt Wellington

We are seeking to employ a suitably skilled person to operate our student lunch service each day.

Food is largely pre-prepared.

The successful applicant will be well organised, honest, reliable and able to work without supervision.

They will have an understanding of healthy food options, safe food handling practices and enjoy interacting with children.

Hours of work: 11.30 – 1.00pm Monday, 11.00 – 1.00pm Tuesday- Thursday, 9.30 – 1.00pm Friday – term time only.

(11 hours per week) A job description is available upon request from the school office.

Applicants must have residency or a valid work permit.

Preferred commencement date, Monday 7 August.

A letter of application, C.V. and contacts for two referees should be forwarded to Brian Bayly, Principal, Macleans Primary School, 10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach by 3.00pm Friday 28 July.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME

Permanent, part time, term time only position.

For further information and Application Guidelines, please go to our website www.pakuranga.school.nz

SPORT AND LEISURE

CD254076

CD254200

Receptionist / Administrator Part-time (12-15 Hours)

CD254265

Howick Baptist Healthcare is a well respected aged care provider.

We are working towards becoming an Eden Alternative facility.

A Team Leader position will soon be available in our Rest Home.

The successful applicant will need to be an experienced Enrolled Nurse with a broad clinical base, who will be responsible for the day to day running of the Rest Home, which includes Doctor’s rounds, wound care, assessments etc.

Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 0700-1500 Wednesday 0700-1300.

We offer excellent working conditions and ongoing educational opportunities to maintain your professional portfolio.

Initial applications by phone to Christine Dunlop on 538 0823 between 9.00am and 3.00pm Monday to Friday

Office Assistant International Students CD254083

Health, Beauty & Well Being

Approximately 3 days, 9am to 2pm.

Experience not necessary as full training will be given.

CD254354

Practice Nurse

Beachlands Medical Centre is looking for a part time experienced Practice Nurse to join them in their new premises opening August 2017.

Approximately 20-25 hours per week rostered with some late nights and Saturday mornings, flexibility a must. Medtech preferred.

Please email your CV and a covering letter to manager@beachmed.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

PART TIME

PAVING & LANDSCAPING

CD249514

Part time 16 hours per week Knowledge of Medtech 32 and Medical reception experience preferred.

Busy practice open Monday to Friday.

Please send CV to: manager@howickhouse.co.nz

CD254304

Caretaker Assistant

Ormiston Senior College is a modern Senior Secondary School catering for Years 11–13. Our vision is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their very best in a global society.

We are seeking a Caretaker Assistant to support our Caretaker in maintaining our College facilities.

Experience of minor repair work, waste management and general maintenance would be beneficial. The successful applicant must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, physically fit.

A full drivers licence and police vet clearance will be required.

The position is fixed term, part time at 15 hours per week.

Applications close 28 July 2017.

Please email your CV and cover letter to The Principal’s Assistant, Lynnette Greeff at Ormiston Senior College in Flat Bush, Auckland.

Email address: lgreeff@ormiston.school.nz

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST CD254275

CD254260

Serendipity Hair Design is looking for a reliable and motivated individual to join their team at their salon in Howick.

Ideally you will have 1 years salon experience or in a training academy. This is a part time role of 20 hours per week.

We are looking for a professional individual who has a high level of communication and hygiene. You must have your own transport and be a non smoker.

If this sounds like the role for you then apply now!

Email your cover letter and CV to: sommerc@xtra.co.nz or phone Gayle 027 675 9981

www.times.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD253311

22 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, July 20, 2017

1. In accepting an advertisement for publication and in publishing it we are doing so in consideration of and relying on the advertisers express warranty, the truth of which is essential. a. That the advertisement complies in all ways with the Advertising Codes of Practice issued by the Advertising Standards Authority inc (ASA) and with every other code or industry standard relating to advertising in New Zealand b. The published advertisement will not give rise to any liability on our part or in a claim being made against us. c. That the advertisement is misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive or breaches the Fair Trading Act 1986 that is defamatory or indecent or which otherwise offends against generally accepted community standards that infringes a copyright or trademark or otherwise infringes any intellectual or industrial property rights that breaches any provision of any statute, regulation, by law or other rule or law .

2. Where the advertiser utilises any aspect of our creative/design services in the production of an advertisement (including photographic work) the advertiser acknowledges that we own the copyright in such work and that such work is not work for which a commissioning payment has been made or agreed.

3. The advertiser agrees to indemnify us against all losses or costs arising directly or indirectly from any breach of those warranties by the advertiser and from any costs incurred in our making corrections or amendments in accordance with the terms that follow.

4.We may refuse to publish, or withdraw an advertisement from publications without having to give a reason.

5. We may publish the advertisement on the next available day if there is an error or delay in publication of the advertising as booked.

6. We may correct or amend advertising to conform to style or for other genuine reason as long as we do so using reasonable care.

7. The guarantees contained in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 are excluded where the advertiser acquires, or holds himself out as acquiring, goods or services from us for the purpose of a business.

8. The advertiser must tell us as soon as possible if there is an error or omission in any advertisement the advertiser has placed. We will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss from an error (which includes ommission, negligence, system or press failure, mistake, misclassification, early, late or non insertion of advertisement or loss or delay in the delivery of replies) and if we are found to have any direct liability for any circumstance that liability is limited to the cost of the space of the advertisement.

9. To cancel an advertisement a cancellation number must be obtained from us.

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

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Beware dangerous Highlanders H

aving had the Hurricanes burst their unbeaten bubble in a 31-22 Cake Tin thriller, the Crusaders will be wary hosting the dangerous Highlanders in Saturday night’s Super Rugby quarter-final.

While they will rejoice in having their All Blacks front row of Joe Moody, Codie Taylor and Owen Franks return, they will be mindful of a Highlanders backline attack that has been sharpened by the return of Ben Smith following his inner ear problem.

Winning a championship that always escaped popular predecessor Todd Blackadder would cap a great season for new Crusaders head coach Scott “Razor” Robertson who has given the team a superior 15-man game plan.

They will also welcome back

Agnew’s Angle from injury Ryan Crotty, probably at second-five, to allow David Hafili to return to fullback and shunt Israel Dagg to right wing where he had performed for the All Blacks over the past two seasons.

While Dagg remains a class act, Hafili has been a more dangerous attacker from fullback than he has as a midfield back where Crotty and young Jack Goodhew have quickly formed a smart combination.

With Beauden Barrett returning to the Hurricanes the defending champions should have too

much pace and class for the Brumbies in their Canberra clash.

A big mover in recent weeks has been Hurricane Sam Lousi who has formed a more than useful locking combination with hard working Mark Abbott.

With No 8 Brad Shield anchoring a scrum that has lively Ardie Savea and Callum Gibbons as tearaway flankers, the Hurricanes’ forwards deserve more kudos than they have received.

However with Beauden and Jordie Barrett the stars in what is virtually an All Blacks backline, praise for their backs is understandable, especially with Jordie and Ngani Laumape making their debuts as All Blacks this season.

Like Beauden, fullback Jordie is a versatile player who has shown he can play both midfield positions and even slotted into

Strong local showing at international Taekwon-Do Hundreds of athletes from all over the country – and even Australia – gathered at AMI Netball Centre to compete in the International Taekwon-Do National Tournament over the weekend.

Counties Manukau claimed the title of best overall club with 58 gold medals, 54 silver and 50 bronze.

Local contenders’ results:

■ Angel McCreedy-Pilcher - (Gold in Female Senior LH/Heavy 1st-6th Dan, Gold in Female Senior 1st Dan ■ Mason Holroyd – Bronze in Male Intermediate Micro 4th-1st Gup ■ Brooklyn Biddulph – Bronze in Female Peewee 7th-8th Gup, Bronze in Female Peewee Micro/Light 8th-5th Gup ■ Samuel McKay – Bronze in Male Senior Dan Specialty ■ Kyle Anderson – Bronze in Male Int LH/ Heavy 1st-3rd Dan, Bronze in Male Int 1st Dan, Silver in Male Intermediate Dan Speciality ■ Carter Hall – Gold in Male Int Micro/Light 1st-3rd Dan, Silver in Male Int 1st Dan ■ Hunter Edwards – Gold in Male Senior 1st Dan ■ Jake Siddall – Gold in Male Senior Middle/ LH 4th-1st Gup, Silver in Male Senior 1st-2nd Gup, Bronze in Male Senior Gup Speciality View photos online to buy www.times.co.nz

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first five late in the Hurricanes thrilling draw result against the British and Irish Lions.

But no one in the championship makes more stunning breaks and covers more metres that mercurial Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie who, alongside Beauden Barrett, is the most exhilarating attacker in the game.

Admittedly McKenzie’s daring deeds do result in him losing possession at times when he isolates himself from support, but the rewards in try assists heavily outweigh the risks.

Long term, however, his best position looks to be first-five to which he will probably return when Aaron Cruden joins Chiefs team-mates Tawera Kerr-Barlow, James Lowe and coach Dave Rennie in leaving the NZ scene for abroad at season’s end.

Meanwhile the Chiefs will be hoping to recover quickly from their trip to Cape Town where they should account for a Stormers side guaranteed of strong home support.

If they accomplish that, it will be a long journey back to NZ to face the winner of the Crusaders versus Highlanders clash, just as it will be for the Hurricanes on their way to Johannesburg to face a rampant Lions side that should feast on Sharks this Sunday.

Meanwhile, having beaten the British and Irish Lions, the Blues hit rock bottom with a thud upon losing 48-21 to a Sunwolves outfit that the Johannesburg-based Lions had thrashed 94-7.

Talk about a case of pride coming before a fall.

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Baseball NZ names age grade coaches

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he coaching staff has been named to lead the New Zealand U15 squad into the 2018 Baseball Confederation of Oceania (BCO) Championships to be held in Auckland in January, while at the same time giving certainty to coaches by confirming a staff for U13 and U18 levels as well.

Former New Zealand Diamondblacks and San Diego Padres pitcher and current National Development Officer pitcher Riki Paewai will be head coach for the team and will be assisted by former New York Mets Pitcher and Diamondblacks bullpen coach D J Carrasco, along with Wellingtonbased National Development Officer and former Baltimore Orioles minor leaguer Kris Richards and Auckland and Howick-Pakuranga youth coach Jonathan Southey.

“It was a difficult process (to select the coaching panel) in the sense that we have started to develop a broader base of coaches in the country, which in recent years hasn’t always been the case,” said Baseball New Zealand CEO Ryan Flynn.

“All the coaches selected and those who applied have put a lot of time into the national programme as well as local clubs and regional teams and we’re attempting to include as many coaches in national team camps and tournaments to upskill this core group as possible in the coming years.

“Of course, we are on the hunt for coaches who have

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a solid understanding of the game, who have game experience, and who are eager to develop our young players and compete at the highest level,” said Flynn, “but we were also looking for coaches who are eager to learn and get better, as we continue to be very much in a development stage with our youth teams.”

This will be Paewai’s first time as head coach of a national team, having served as an assistant coach with the U13 Ripken team in 2014, the U18 BCO team in 2015 and last year at the U15 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Baseball World Cup in Iwaki, Japan, and Flynn says about Paewai: “Having played professionally and represented New Zealand at WBC (World Baseball Classic) tournaments, Riki has been exposed to playing and coaching baseball at the highest level, so he understands what is needed to compete, and compete under pressure.

He has coached every age grade now over the past four years, and he had done a fantastic job, especially with our pitchers.”

Baseball New Zealand has also confirmed coaching panels for the U13 and U18 age groups for the next two years, something Ryan Flynn believes will give the coaches the opportunity to build stronger rosters within each group and allow national coaching staff to focus on the top Kiwi players in the country and around the globe.

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Fox encouraged going Sissons claims bronze into British Open B eachlands golfer Ryan Fox has clinched fourth place at the Scottish Open in Aberdeen, mirroring a fourth in last week’s Irish Open.

A closing two-under 70 featured five birdies through the middle stages. He finished on eight-under, five shots behind tournament winner Rafa Cabrera Bello.

The back-to-back results

on the European Tour set Fox up nicely going into next week’s British Open, his second appearance at the major after finishing 49th at St Andrew’s two years ago.

He will be joined at Royal Birkdale by fellow Kiwi Michael Hendry.

Fox told the Times from the UK the two strong finishes were encouraging. “Obviously (I’m) very happy with

PURC fall to Rifles The Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s premiers went down 39-12 to College Rifles at the weekend.

The prems were down 27-12 at half-time.

Club results ■■ Premiers (12) vs College Rifles (39). Tries: Hawaii Ahokovi x1, John Akauola Laula x1, Conversions: Hawaii Ahokovi x1. Player of the Day: Eroni Emosi.

■■ Premier Development (19) vs College Rifles (24). Tries: Aula Silipa x1, Matt Blackie x1, Niu Osika x1. Conversions: Cam James x2.

Player of the Day: Sione Lolohea.

■■ Under 20s had a BYE. ■■ First Grade (5) vs College Rifles (10) . Tries: Blake James x1. Player of the Day: Stephen Arnold.

■■ Taipans (10) vs Waitemata (15). Tries: Mike Taylor x1. Conversions: Jason Littlefield x1.

Penalties: Jason Littlefield x1. Player of the Day: Troy Joll.

Premier results

Alan McEvoy Memorial Shield ■■ College Rifles 39 (J Brajkovic, T Fotofili, T Manu, L Manu, R Khan tries, O Mausia 4 conv, O Mausia 2 pen) ■■ Pakuranga 12 (J Akau Ola Laula, H Ahokovi tries, H Ahokovi conv) Halftime: 27 - 12 ■■ Ponsonby 36 (T Puloka 2, K Masina 2, C Napa’a, P Collier tries, W Talataina-Mu 2, P Collier conv) ■■ Grammar TEC 26 (K Taimani, TJ Vaega, L Milo-Harris, M Storm tries, J Hickey 3 conv) Halftime: 24 - 0 ■■ Eden 23 (B Lam 3 tries, N Costa conv, N Costa 2 pen) ■■ Suburbs 21 (J Sawailau, V Duisokosoko, J Fa’anana-Schultz tries, C Perry 3 conv) Halftime:8-0

back to back top 5s and with them being on links courses it’s great prep for the Open.

“Hopefully the form holds but, if not, I’m just going to enjoy the chance to play in a major.”

Fox, 30, has won more than $1 million in the past three weeks and is 14th on the European money list. His world ranking has jumped to 95th.

■■ University 40 (L Graham 2, U Fetalaiga, K Fuavao, M King, L Morel tries, T ElkingtonMacDonald 4, L Graham conv, pen) ■■ Manukau Rovers 8 (B Motuliki try, C Fonoti pen) Halftime: 7 - 5 Portola Trophy ■■ Mt Wellington 38 (L Fosita, T Vainikolo 2, I Timusa, S Tapili tries, L Fosita 5 conv, L Fosita pen) ■■ Papatoetoe 36 (C Faalili 2, M Pauta 2, H Aiono tries, J Latana 4 conv, J Latana pen) Halftime: 10 - 26 ■■ Marist 30 (E Muliufi, A Rokolisoa, H Gideon, R Ipiniu 2 tries, J Saena conv, J Saena pen) ■■ Otahuhu 18 (T Tavae, F Ioane tries, T Tavae conv, S Paulo-Tialavea Morris 2 pen) Halftime: 20 - 11 ■■ Waitemata 53 (P Milani 3, F Lepou, F Tavita, A Tuitavuki, F Iosi, K Siemsen, M Qiolevu tries, F Lepou 2, D Fraser 2 conv) ■■ Waitakere City 8 (G Vododuadua tries, A Tavita pen) Halftime: 29 - 3 ■■ East Tamaki – BYE Women’s Premier ■■ College Rifles 20 vs. Marist 17 ■■ Manurewa 17 vs. Ardmore Marist 22 ■■ Ponsonby (WBD) vs. East Coast Bays (DEF)

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Triathlete Ryan Sissons has claimed bronze at the ITU World Series event in Hamburg, Germany.

The former Macleans College student finished with a time of 54:23 after slightly lagging in the swim but made up time in the bike and run helped along by some quick transitions.

Sissons snagged the podium finish by three seconds ahead of France’s Vincent Luis, but was narrowly beaten to silver by Australian Jacob Birtwhistle who came in at 54:20.

First place was claimed by Spain’s Mario Mola who finished comfortably in 54:08.

podium finish: Ryan Sissons claimed bronze at the ITU World Series in Hamburg. Photo supplied

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