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ong-standing Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson has announced that he will not seek re-election next year.

The Times understands Mr Williamson will take up an overseas posting.

He could not be contacted to confirm this by deadline, however.

“I thank the people of the Pakuranga electorate who have so generously supported me for the past 30 years,” the National MP said on Tuesday morning in a statement.

“Their tremendous support has never been taken for granted and I have always known that I needed

to earn each and every vote.

“I particularly appreciated their continued loyal support after the introduction of MMP in 1996, which enabled voters to support a political party but not necessarily that party’s candidate.”Mr Williamson was a Minister for 15 of his 30 years as MP for Pakuranga and said on Tuesday that it had been a “privilege”.

He was a key protagonist for the fight to have the Local Government Commission’s choice of Te Irirangi Ward changed to Howick in June 2010, before the Auckland Council was formed the following October. He chaired a public meeting which was followed by an online poll run by the Times.

Mr Williamson and the then Botany MP, Pansy Wong, took the battle to Parliament on behalf of the people and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide’s supplementary order paper to change the name to Howick Ward won the day.

In 2013, Mr Williamson made international headlines following his “big gay rainbow” speech in Parliament. He made the speech during the debate for same-sex marriage, which he supported.

A video of the speech went viral online and he was invited by US comedian Ellen DeGeneres to be on her day-time talk show. He later declined.

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ning for Auckland Mayor in 2013, according to reports at the time.

Mr Williamson was also frequently in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.

He resigned as a Minister in 2014 after it was publicly revealed he had contacted a senior police officer regarding an investigation into a wealthy businessman charged with assault.

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But everyone’s on board now. The Government too has chucked in $4m on the basis that this project is part of the Tai Tokerau Northland Economic Plan.

Around 70 people will work on the centre’s construction and 30 people will be needed to operate it. The centre is estimated to bring an addition $3.7m into the Northland economy.

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warmer months, but the main street was a hive of activity and people were paying their $20 for the train trip (not many admittedly, but they were still turning up).

Kawakawa is pro-actively pushing to not only stay alive but to thrive, to be part of the Bay of Islands tourist cog – and why shouldn’t it? It is the gateway to that beautiful part of New Zealand. Their battle – and it has been a battle I understand – has been not just with bureaucrats but with some within the community resisting things like the train.

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Independent joins V & V team

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eteran local body politician Bob Wichman has abandoned his traditionally independent status to join the Vision & Voice Botany sub-division ticket in the upcoming Howick Local Board elections.

“I have spent the last three years on the board and have realised that my philosophy is similar to theirs [Vision & Voice]. They work well as a team and I see advantages for me in that.

“Being independent is fine if you get a majority vote as an independent. But ever since I have come on the board I have been impressed with the way they work.

Their hearts and souls are in the right place.”

Mr Wichman has a strong track record, having spent 17 years as a Manukau City councillor, 12 years on the Manukau District Health Board, and then a three-year gap before his election to the Howick Local Board as an independent for the current term. “I enjoy local board politics and helping to make decisions,” he says. “And I try to save the ratepayer a dollar.

“Botany is growing all the time. It’s a nice community.

I have lived here for 12 years and it’s good to be part of something new and exciting.”

With a reputation of keeping his eye on what ratepayers’ money is spent on, Mr Wichman says spending by councils could be better.

“The bureaucracy, in my opinion, is there to create work for itself. I’m concerned

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BOTANY VISION & VOICE TEAM: Vying for a Botany sub-division place on the Howick Local Board, from left Times photo Marianne Kelly Bob Wichman, Lucy Schwaner, and Peter Young.

about saving money,” he says.

“I’ve run my own business for 52 years and I did not get there by throwing money away. But that doesn’t mean that I’m mean or tight.”

He promises that if reelected he will keep up the pressure on the money spend.

“The current board members all have the same ideas as me. They are all working people and want to see good value for the dollar.”

Personal safety is a big issue on his agenda, he says.

“At the end of the day if people are not safe in the community they have got absolutely nothing. It’s a shame that some people in the community seem to want to ruin things for everyone else. They don’t understand that the damage they do has to be paid for.”

Lucy Schwaner is making a third bid for the local board

on the Botany Vision & Voice team. It’s her fourth in local government, having served for a term on the previous Botany Community Board.

She’s keen to see Botany developments underway get closer to completion, such as the Ormiston library and arts and community centre which are still in the planning and design stage. “It’s groundbreaking and exciting,” she says. “I can’t wait and I hope the architects come up with something that is innovative.”

Another Botany issue close to her heart is a stock-take of community facilities owned by the council and the wider community. “We hear a lot in Botany about no space or facilities for community facilities. But I think they will be surprised when they see how much we’ve got which will include non-council

facilities such as schools and churches.”

A highlight of the current term, she says was the opening of Matariki, the rebuilt whare at the Emilia Maud Nixon Garden of Memories in Howick, and also the completion of the first stage of the Uxbridge Arts and Culture centre.

She lists a personal highlight as the birth of her and her husband, Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross’s daughter Charlotte during the term.

“I am thankful that I am able to continue my role on the local board while also looking after our daughter.

“I always intended to stand again because I can offer a different point of view compared with the norm. Being younger we have a different view. But I like to think I have a common sense approach as well.”

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violence charges were dropped last year. He was granted New Zealand citizenship in 2010 after his application was supported

by Mr Williamson and then Auckland Mayor John Banks.

Mr Williamson has also come under fire over the years for making inappropriate comments and jokes, some of which

were considered sexist and racist. Despite standing down from his Government portfolios on May 1, 2014, Mr Williamson stayed on in Parliament as MP for Pakuranga and was re-elected in the September 2014 general election. Since entering Parliament in 1987, he has served as Minister of Local Government,

Small Business, Communications, Broadcasting, Transport, Research, Science and Technology, Statistics, Building and Construction, Land Information, and Information Technology.

Mr Williamson is currently a member of the Education and Science Committee and a member of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee.

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Peter Young was just pipped at the post for a seat on the Howick Local Board’s Botany subdivision at the last election.

This year he’s pulling out all the stops standing again on the Vision & Voice ticket.

“I am pleased to be on the Vision & Voice team” he says, “I hope that people who voted for me will support me again.”

He’s also working hard to pull more of the Chinese vote. Two weeks before he held a recent public meeting he ran a community survey which got a 90 per cent response from Chinese people, he says, indicating new migrants’ concerns.

Mr Young settled in New Zealand from Hong Kong 26 years ago. He is a former president of the Buddha’s Light International Association NZ and senior adviser of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple of which he was a founder. He’s also been a JP since 2008.

“Botany has the largest number of new migrants in the ward and I can help them as a Howick Local Board member,” he says. “I am encouraging people to vote because mainland Chinese people are not used to it [democratic electoral systems].”

Burglary was a major concern about safety among respondents to the survey, along with the need for additional pedestrian islands between dangerous sections of road.

Many were concerned about waiting times for health appointments and transport to get to them, and a number asked for increased emergency services.

Respondents said they wanted a community centre for young people and more focus on education day care for children and for seniors. Public facilities needed included a swimming pool and an indoor stadium. And 58 per cent of respondents said the rates were too high.

“Many people also tell me there are not enough facilities at Barry Curtis Park,” Mr Young says. “Elderly people like to go there but there is nowhere to hide from the rain. More covered places are needed where they can do their tai chi exercises, talking and dancing. “Younger people tell me they need an all-weather soccer field in Botany.”

Mr Young says he intends to work hard for Botany residents if elected. “This area is growing fast and needs more facilities,” he says. “I want to serve the area and the people and make the next generation happy. I would like to see them learn the New Zealand way and become real New Zealanders.”

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Brave model says it’s time to speak up

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amsyn Cornwall has kept a secret for most of her life.

The 26-year-old model and bikini designer - one of the 20 selected contestants for Miss Universe - has been suffering from Crohn’s Disease since she was just eight.

While intense fatigue, pain and an upset stomach have been an intrinsic part of her daily life, the former Macleans College student says she now wants more people to be aware of unseen illnesses.

“I used to be very embarrassed about telling people that I suffer from an autoimmune disease. This is a very emotional topic because I am not able to do so many things I want to,” she says getting a little weteyed, as she talks about giving up her marketing job at a Fiji resort due to poor health.

Tamsyn says it was tough leaving a job she enjoyed but she had to return to New Zealand when the symptoms got out of hand and she had to be hospitalised.

On steroids for many years, she says the strong medication has helped her control the symptoms.

Unable to work regular long hours, she took up to designing a bikini line, ‘Pixiekini’.

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“A lot of my friends didn’t understand why I often opted out of planned activities. And I found it difficult to explain it at that time,” she says.

“I want to create more awareness for people to be kinder to those suffering from unseen illnesses.”

It’s one of the reasons why Tamsyn has decided to give it a public profile as she discussed her suffering from Crohn’s disease for the first time on social media and got a lot of support.

She has taken to the catwalk

two years running for Fiji Fashion Week and New Zealand Fashion Week while modelling for lots of other local brands.

Tamsyn, once a child model for Farmers store, says despite the illness, she always had a vision board.

“It’s my positive attitude and putting my vision out there in the universe that has enabled me to achieve my goal of contesting for Miss Universe,” says the Mellons Bay resident.

Once shortlisted from 300 aspiring beauty queens, Tamsyn was invited to be part of the Stiletto camp, a three-day workshop focussing on modelling, dancing, nutrition, makeup and media training.

Tamsyn is thrilled to be one of the top 20 contestants selected from the camp, a prelude to the big event.

She is looking forward to the retreat they are heading to in the Philippines.

Meanwhile, the Instagram model is working on custommade crochet bikini tops for all the 20 contestants.

She is equally busy planning a fundraiser for the children’s charity Variety.

The grand finals for Miss Universe NZ will be held at SkyCity on September 3.

The winner will represent Miss Universe in Las Vegas.

Patel an awards finalist Nirvana Health Group director and Pakuranga resident Ranjna Patel is a finalist in the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

Eighteen finalists were announced last week for what is arguably the world’s most prestigious business awards. “It’s an honour to be recognised among such an amazing group of business people. I’m in great company,” Mrs Patel says.

The Nirvana story began in 1977 when Mrs Patel and her husband Dr Kantilal Patel took over a solo GP clinic in Otara.

Today their brand of health provision is delivered through affiliated general practices, urgent care clinics, specialist centres, occupational health clinics and pharmacies.

Nirvana Health Group has more than 55 sites across New Zealand and Australia, and serves more than 1 million customers a year.

As well as recent work focusing on women’s leadership, one of Mrs Patel’s note-worthy initiatives is the creation of Gandhi Nivas, a programme focussed on ground-breaking early intervention to end domestic violence. She identified that four out of 14 women killed from family violence were Indian and accounted for 55 per cent of protection orders breached. Engaging with the police and various counselling services helped her create this long-term generational

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change programme. Outside of business hours, she is a strong advocate of helping the community. Mrs Patel and her husband funded and built a Hindu temple in Papatoetoe that is frequented by the Indian community residing in east and south Auckland.

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“Our students’ learning needs and welfare are at the heart of our decision making. We believe that positive relationships are the foundation for effective learning and we aim to be actively involved with parents and students when it comes to each child’s learning.”

As parents we want the best opportunities for our children, but it is also important that they are treated as an individual. When I asked Mr Williams about this, he agreed: “At Pakuranga College, learning is ‘holistic’. Our teachers provide current and relevant contexts for learning that capture the students’ imagination. It is about developing the whole person – their academic, social and emotional development”.

He went on to point out: “We are, of course, proud of our results; particularly with the number of students who gain Merit and Excellence endorsements.” Indeed, Pakuranga College achieves well above the national average in NCEA and university entrance and has a solid record of scholarships, including New Zealand Top Scholar and Outstanding Scholar awards.

Mr Williams, however, was keen to highlight that the college “is not only about teaching subjects. Learning, and ‘learning how to learn’ is the focus.” He added, “We strive to empower students to develop responsibility for their own learning.

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A year on and Cathy at Cats on Moore is enjoying becoming an established outlet in the village and welcoming repeat customers who she has come to know well.

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It’s politics, but not as we know it The US party conventions have been eye-openers

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It’s tough, it’s brutal, it often focuses on sound bites, and the world watches on, concerned about where it’s all headed.

I’m currently in the USA with a colleague, Todd Muller, of Bay of Plenty. We have both been privileged to be invited as guests to the Republican and Democratic national conventions. At the time of writing, the Republican Convention has just concluded, and the Democratic one is starting.

While the primary purpose of this visit is to build relationships with US politicians and other international visitors, watching the phenomena of the two American political machines, preparing two people for the highest office in the land, is eye-opening.

There are two big political issues about the US that we don’t typically understand back home.

Firstly, US political parties are not anyway as unified and well-led as NZ parties. They are divided, they battle it out internally on a regular basis, and each successful presidential candidate has had to burn

ami-Lee Ross MP for Botany as many bridges as they’ve tried to build.

The second contention to consider is that Hillary Clinton is not guaranteed to win the presidency. There is a real (and concerning) possibility that Donald Trump may cross the finish line.

His policy prescriptions are insular, revolve around attacking many interests groups, and they cause grave concern amongst governments the world over.

But there’s still a chance that he could triumph. Both Mrs Clinton and Mr Trump are also deeply unpopular and divisive characters. We have been astonished by the sheer hatred many Americans have for either or both of them.

Whoever wins will be taking office with very low approval ratings and will have a near impossible task to bridge to the other side.

From the view point of

Republican insiders that we have been able to connect with, Mr Trump may be the lesser of two evils to them, but he is very far from a perfect or mainstream candidate.

From a NZ point of view, we have a long standing interest in achieving greater trading relationships with the US. Right now we are in a good space with the Obama administration that must continue if we want to see trade barriers removed and economic doors open up. One can only hope that the election year rhetoric we have seen in the campaigns is not reflected in how either will govern, should they be elected.

While watching politics in the US up close and personal can be fascinating, it really does remind us how fortunate we are to be New Zealanders.

Compared to our American friends, we are a stable nation, free from great political extremes, and our representatives all get along relatively well. The Kiwi way is far from the American way. Each has its strengths, but I know which I prefer.

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ounding parish priest of St Mark’s Church and School in Pakuranga, Monsignor Raymond Green, recently celebrated a special Mass to mark 60 years of ordination to the priesthood.

The priest, who is currently Emeritus Pastor at Owairaka Catholic Church, turns 90 in October. Joining him for the Mass last week was the Bishop of Auckland, Bishop Patrick Dunn; Christ the King Church parish priest, Reverend Peter Tipene and Deacon Jana Nair; parish priest of St Patrick’s Parish, Panmure, Reverend Michael Endemann; and parishioners from St Mark’s Parish, Pakuranga.

Mons. Green was ordained

by Archbishop Liston at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland .

When, 45 years ago, Bishop Reginald Delargey entrusted a new parish to be formed around priest Ray Green, the site of the large Pakuranga church with its school was a farm with a derelict farmhouse and an old cowshed.

The humble priest, a former plumber, started Masses in Edgewater College Hall. All the chairs had to be put out

FEEDING THE FLOCK: At nearly 90 years of age Monsignor Ray Green (left) gives Holy Communion; beside him Father Peter Tipene.

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and returned after every Mass.

To save money, Father Green shifted into the old farmhouse which was described as not fit for human habitation. It had brambles growing through the walls and vermin.

Father Green transformed the cowshed into a beautiful chapel which always had a Bethlehem-Christmas feel to it.

The Church of St Mark’s was opened in 1971, then the school, a parish centre and finally the Presbytery.

Mons. Green started his time

as an assistant priest who rode a bicycle. Among his destinations was Greenlane Hospital where he served the patients, particularly the dying. Mons.

Green recalls that the nurse at the hospital wondered who would die first – the patient or the young priest!

While at Pakuranga, Father Green was invited to preach at St Kentigern College by the then Presbyterian minister and his wife. He began meetings at the Baptist Church and was also invited to preach for the Brethren Church.

Moving songs on programme German soprano Christiane Libor makes her debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) in the next Masterworks series.

She will sing the Strauss work Four Last Songs with the orchestra, along with the other concert masterwork, Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. It will be an ideal continuation from the inaugural performance of music director Edo de Waart who conducted Mahler’s momentous Third Symphony in April.

Symphony No.3, composed between 1893 and 1896, has music scored for children’s and women’s choir, mezzosoprano soloist and a full orchestra, whereas Symphony No. 4, composed

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in 1899 and 1900, is scored for a modest orchestra, with no trombones or tuba, and a soprano soloist.

Despite the obvious differences, Mahler’s Symphony No 3 deeply informs the Fourth, Mr de Waart says.

“Mahler was an expert at re-purposing themes across his works and this is evident in these consecutive symphonies.

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Charity begins at a young age A

s part of Matariki celebration this year, Lollipops Educare at Botany Junction and Botany Town Centre (BTC) took the initiative of encouraging a traditional Maori cultural practise of Taa Koha.

“It is about giving what you can spare to those in need,” said Marjorie Mackey supervisor at Lollipops Educare Botany Junction as they arrived at The Salvation Army office on Wellington Street, Howick with loads of yummy packaged food.

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Representing their class of Rising Fives were four-year-olds Skyla Yandall, Ansh Parkash, Mila Hockly and Ivan Sun along with three-year-old Yashua Londhe handed over baskets of goodies — whilst supervisors Yvette Viljoen from the childcare centre in BTC and Ms Mackey wheeled in carton loads of food stuff for the Salvation Army food bank.

“This is for those all the people who have no food to eat,” said little Skyla.

Receiving the super tots with a plateful of chips and cookies were Lieutenants Ameet and Jessica Londhe who took the children around the food bank and explained to them how it works. giving: Lollipops Educare Botany Junction students Ansh Prakash (left to right), Mila Hockly, Skyla Yandall, Ivan Sun and Yashua Londhe celebrate the art of giving as they donate packaged food to The Salvation Army food bank.

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Making their own music

clever: Pakuranga College technology students Cullen Spence, Mathew Spencer, Dean Hoo, Andrea Twyman and Tiana Hunt have made their own ukuleles.

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Four years ago, technology teacher Theo Blaauw came up with the idea of students making ukeleles as an alternative to boxes and mechanical toys.

At the time, he had no idea that it would become so popular, but word got around and each year he now has a long list of junior students wanting to take part in the course, which now has 54 participants.

The concept fits the curriculum perfectly, as it provides Year 10 students with the opportunity to complete a theoretical book covering all aspects of technology, from research, concepts, planning, practical ability to final evaluation.

Mr Blaauw says: “It is a practical, hands-on project where they learn the expertise of using power and hand

tools to create an article of value. To many, it ties in with their cultural roots as well.”

The students’ designs seem to be inspired by a wide range of ideas. Year 10 student Andrew Twyman has used quotes from songs by her favourite band ‘La Dispute’ to decorate her instrument while Cullen Spence was inspired by his love of snakes.

Ocean themes are also common, with the ukeleles often taking the shape of manta or sting rays.

So does Mr Blaauw have any ukeleles of his own? “Yes, I do have over thirty of my own, many with paua/abalone/ mother-of-pearl inlays of eagles, dragons, etc. I have also been playing with a group every Monday evening for the past three years at Picton Centre in Howick,” he says.

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owick College’s Jordan Nathan-Welch is in good form leading up to the World Taekwondo Junior Championships in Canada after winning gold in Australia at the weekend.

The 16-year-old from Whitford, fighting for the New Zealand national team, won the under 73kg Juniors section at the WTF President’s Cup – Oceania Region in the early hours of Sunday morning in Canberra.

It was the biggest win of Jordan’s career so far and was a junior G-2 world ranking event.

“It was pretty massive for me,” the quiet and seemingly shy year 12 student said of his Australian triumph.

Starting at 9am last Saturday, he won three fights in a row to make it to the final, which started at 1.30am the following morning.

The Times caught up with Jordan and his coach this week at a taekwondo gym in Mount Wellington, where the young athlete – his body still sore from the weekend – was slowly getting back into training.

His coach, Master Dafydd Sanders, was happy to talk through the drama of Jordan’s gold medal fight.

He was eight points down going into the last round.

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Asked how he was feeling after his gold medal win, he sighed. “Just relieved.”

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“Food. My stomach was screaming at me.”

His main goal is winning gold at the World Taekwondo Junior Championships in Burnaby, British Columbia in November.

Sanders said he believes Jordan could be the first Kiwi to win gold at the event.

“A year ago, no one really rated him. But now, since he won the President’s Cup, he’s got a lot more people looking at him.

“I think he’s looking good. I think the prospect of New Zealand winning its first medal is good with Jordan.”

But for the athlete himself, it’s still one step at a time. He will continue to train after school five or six times a week and focus on the small things.

“This will be my last chance for Juniors,” Jordan said with a quiet determination.

Meanwhile, Pakuranga’s Harry Glover also returned from Canberra with a medal.

The 14-year-old, also fighting for the New Zealand national team, won silver in the under 57kg Cadets section.

Harry has qualified for the Oceania Championships in Suva, Fiji in November, as has Jordan and two other local fighters – Martyn Glover (Cadets under 37kg) and Cullen Te Young (Juniors under 63kg).

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The highly sought-after weekly ‘garden-nature playgroup’ remains popular, as are the music and movement group, weekly gross motor skill development programme at Action Indoor Sports in Pakuranga, and in the summer months, little tots take to the water with pre-school swimming lessons- all offered for FREE.

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The 18-year-old former Macleans College student leaves for Uganda this month to volunteer in a sport education project at Hebron Junior School in Nalugala Village, Entebbe.

Woodbridge, who is from Mellons Bay, will spend six weeks at the school through International Volunteer HQ. He will teach young children sport and help out with other aspects of school life.

“The school is in a lot of need and I’m hoping to be able to make a positive impact on the lives of the children,” Woodbridge said.

“I know I will gain a lot from this trip too.”

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He is currently on a gap year and wants to get some life experience before undertaking further study.

He has always played plenty of sport and has excelled at football.

Woodbridge was in the New Zealand Under 17 Football squad that played at the FIFA Under 17 World Cup in Chile last year.

On July 30 he leaves for Africa. “I haven’t got any nerves at the moment but to be honest I’ve been so busy working to save for the trip that the fact that I’m going hasn’t fully sunk in yet.

“As it gets closer to departure I’m sure I’ll have a mix of nerves and excitement.”

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Village manager Ian Day showed the pair around and filled in the history of the many 19th century buildings and artefacts. Mr Day says it was amazing that Mr Goff senior had known some of the residents of the historic houses. In the case of the Puhi Nui homestead he not only knew the people living in it, but remembered the house at its original location in Roscommon Road, Wiri.

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

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Probus Club of Howick meets at St Andrews Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick on Friday, August 121, 10am. We are an outgoing club and welcome visitors to our meetings. We are a combined club and membership is open to both ladies and men. Our next speaker is Prof Ngaire Kerse from Auckland University, and her subject is The Biology of Ageing.

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Free parenting information evening. SPACE in association with Plunket presents “Expectations at each age and stage (1-5 years) – a S.K.I.P. workshop” on Wednesday, July 27, 7pm–8 30pm at St Pauls Church Hall, 141 Chapel Road, Flat Bush. Light refreshments provided. Limited spaces so book early. Contact Carolyn at swellm@ihug.co.nz

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What a sunset One of our long-time readers and well-known business owners sent in this fantastic shot looking from the village to the west. structural and system changes that will mean school operations will look quite different in the coming years.

The changes signalled will impact on compliance and reporting for schools, including an even greater emphasis from the Education Review Office on accelerating learning for underachieving students.

New data infrastructure will enable closer tracking of individual students and facilitate wider data sharing across government ministries. The intention is to enable funding to be targeted more specifically to those deemed most in need and most at risk of underachieving.

Governance changes will allow new Board structures and enable groups of schools to operate together and we are beginning to see this happening now with the formation of Communities of Learning among schools.

As part of a Special Education update there will be changes to staffing and funding to schools in an effort to get the administration of resources closer to the end user.

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These changes will have far reaching effects on the way in which schools operate and on what they can do.

If I have any reservations at the moment they are around the impact that these changes might have on self-management and funding for our schools in the Howick and Pakuranga area.

Traditionally, higher decile schools receive less funding from the ministry and I wouldn’t want to see this jeopardised as resources are increasingly directed to others.

Likewise, our schools have been well-supported by effective communities through their Boards of Trustees and they are successfully managed.

It would be a pity to lose any of the self-determination that has enabled each of our school communities thrive.

I will be watching and engaging with interest as these massive changes unfold – as always the devil will be in the detail and it will be up to school leaders and teachers, with the support of our communities, to get maximum benefit for our children.

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I really liked the way Marianne Kelly wrote her article (Times, July 21) on speed cameras. She was clearly impartial and fair and explained the NZ Police position well.

However, the person who was complaining about getting pinged by a static camera was from the “poor me” variety.

Just in case he/she didn’t get the message from getting three tickets for the same offence at the same spot, here are a few pointers to stop getting them.

1. Don’t blame the cars for gathering speed going downhill. All vehicles are fitted with brakes and gears for controlling speed.

2. V ehicles don’t need to get ready to go uphill. That is why an accelerator is used.

3. U nless your vehicle is a trolley, why are you talking about getting ready to go uphill by gathering speed on the downhill approach?

4. M ost people learn by mistakes. Surely after the first ticket, he/she should have learnt not to do it again.

5. T rial and error learning should not apply to following basic road code rules that was part of getting a driver’s license.

Put yourself in someone else’s shoes and consider how you would feel if you or one of your loved ones got hurt or killed on this stretch of road.

How would you feel if you killed or hurt someone because you were speeding?

This stretch of road is dangerous, with the NZ Police knowing this, and acting appropriately, by placing the static camera there for just that reason.

I know that this stretch of road doesn’t have many pedestrians, but they are allowed to be there and there are driveways and side roads that exit onto Murphy’s Road.

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Times for a Friday-Saturday When the GFC (global finan- sale and have to bring in extra cial crisis) hit New Zealand in staff because the response was 2008 Steve opted to exit the spa so big. sales business but continues to “These days people come service them. in with their phones and tab“The mass merchants have lets, look at the product online taken over a lot of our business and then what is on the shelf. so we survive on our expertise Sometimes we don’t get to and service,” he says. “They are strike a conversation with them ‘stack it high and watch it fly’. because they have done their We are about giving people the market research online. right equipment for their needs However the Times is where and we pride ourselves on an he keeps the company’s name A-Z service. We are a one-stop in front of the public. shop with expertise.”

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Morganne Meredith, 18, Rayner Clarke, 17, Harmit Grewal, 17, and TJ Lemafa, 17, aim to target child poverty in south Auckland by providing students with some of the basic tools necessary for a New Zealand education.

The four Botany Downs Secondary College students want to supply free backpacks to as many students as possible at low decile primary schools, with each bag containing a raincoat, exercise books and stationary.

The project is called GiveBack. Group leader Morganne said they’ll be targeting “one school at a time”

and will be making sure none of the students miss out.

“Education is a major factor in bringing change to the cycle of poverty,” she said.

GiveBack is the group’s entry into the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme – a year-long programme that challenges high school students around the country to make and market a product or business.

Morganne said they wanted to do something different and focus on a cause rather than a profit-making business.

“So we decided to look at all the issues in New Zealand and we [chose] child poverty, mainly because we’re at school and we wanted to focus on something to do with education.”

The GiveBack project started in March.

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

LICENCED BUILDING PRACTITIONER REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS

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QUALITY CATERING AT affordable prices, celebrations, lunches or any occasion. 12yrs exp. Ph Debbie, Delicious Dining 537-1312 or 021 180 9878

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

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

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TONY Fix It. I specialise in the small repair jobs around the home. $45+gst per hr.

Howick Based. 533 9546 or 027 533 9546

For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

Interior/Exterior painting, Wallpaper stripping, Plasterboard fixing/stopping, Residential/Commercial High quality workmanship Ph Vincent 5339658 021-135 3388 A PAINTER 20yrs exp.

Free quotes. Small jobs pref. Reas rates. Reliable.

Trevor 576 5970, 021 255 7610 CEILING Repaints roller application. also plastering & all other interior wk, over 30yrs exp Refs avail Rob 021 184 8173 CHRIS RICHARDSON Painter & Decorator, Int / Ext. Skimming, Roof Spray.

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PLUMBER Certified 19yrs exp. New or RENO work/ Hot Water Cylinders. Brad 022 671 8125.

ROOFING ADAM OXLEY Certifying Plumber

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535 1111 027 235 2517

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Bizzy Bee Plumbing Ltd Gas & Plumbing Services

call Ian on 0800-000-116

Friendly prompt service, all areas of plumbing and gas undertaken. â&#x20AC;&#x153;i wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sting youâ&#x20AC;?

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Quality and workmanship GUARANTEED. 021 0843 2527

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

Qualified Arborist

534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746 ALL STUMPS & TREES. Est 49 yrs. Free advice.

Pauanui, Whangamata. Ph Terry NZATL 530 8741 or 0274 989 080 BLADECUTTERS, Tree work landscaping stumps rubbish removals hedges com weed spraying. Ph Eric 021 732 147 or 534 8797

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Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784 WINDOWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing.

Exp operator, Ph Keith @ Panoramics 027 245 3444 or 530 8136

TOILET PAPER SECONDS SALE Next Sale Saturday July 30, 9-12noon Then last Saturday every month The Service Company Ltd 10 Donnor Pl, Mt Wellington Ph: 0800 753 753

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STORAGE BROOKBY, STORAGE, outdoor and indoor, suit classic cars, caravans, boats, etc. lge ventilated bldg, 24hr security. from $7 per day ph Graeme 0274 943 969

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BRANCH MANAGER

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for prayers answered.

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

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For all Shades & Blinds plus outdoor furniture

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Licensed and Certified tradespeople ready to save you time and money on your kitchen, bathroom or general renovation projects including decks, pergolas, covered areas etc......

PLASTERBOARD stopping, new and alterations, quality work, reas rates.

Grant 021 673 388

UPHOLSTERERS

Ph Josh 536 4603 or 021-074-8027

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

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

Remove stumps the easy way.

BRUCE (021) 653-425 534-2595

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ANY Plastering/ Painting!

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

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AFFORDABLE plastering, new work & alterations.

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

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NZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Number one mobile coffee franchise .

Very successful franchise business operating in Ellerslie, Auckland for eight years. Selling 10-13kgs of coffee beans per week.

Great existing customer base still with even more potential for growth. Repeat event work. Low overheads.

Awesome financial records.

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Comprehensive barista training.

Ph David Bernard 021 331 243 david@ccbs.co.nz

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Free quotes Interior & exterior Quality work at affordable prices

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ELITE Lawn and garden services, residential/com, maintenance, 20 yrs exp, free quote Ph John 021 724 986

Over 25 yrs experience Interior & Exterior New & Repairs Quality Workmanship Small bathroom renovations Waterproof Free Quotes Satisfaction Guaranteed Reference Available Ph: Lubo Kecer 021 871 882 or 092162318

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

EARTH GROOMERS

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LAWNCARE A Local and friendly lawn mowing & section care service, free quote Ph Greg 021 1148854

GLASS & GLAZING

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

Regd. Master Painter. all work guaranteed

Silver Medal DESIGN Winner CONSTRUCTION Ellerslie MAINTENANCE Flowershow

TREE SERVICES

CERAMIC Tiling, all types.

Licensed Waterproofing.

Great work, great rates.

Call Ian for quote 021 131 6766

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

Qualified Horticulturist Ph 535-4471 021-257-6898

TILING

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

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The position is 9am-3pm but can be flexible. A keen interest in gardening a must, along with own transport and clean Drivers Licence.

Please phone 0274 767 746 / 534 7361

AFTERCARE ASSISTANT

CLEANER

GARDEN Maintenance Manager. Work with trees, palms and lawnmowing. Ph Paul 021 156 6951

DRAINLAYERS REQUIRED

Preferably certified and must be experienced in Public and Private Drainage.

Good opportunities within expanding company.

DRAINSLAYERS CO LTD Phone 09 276 5464 or 0508 752 937 CD243979

ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED

Successful applicant will receive competitive wage, vehicle, uniform and phone.

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

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No experience required • Must be available Monday - Sunday • 8.30am - 2pm • Must have own reliable transport Email CV only: admin@seg.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Life Skills Facilitator

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Eastgate Community Trust is a Registered Charitable Trust based in Pakuranga who provides a Day Programme and Transitional/ Respite Service for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

This position in the day programme which involves supporting our people to achieve their personal goals through community participation. Our programme operates 8.30 am to 4.00pm 5 days a week.

Applicants will be required to have a full New Zealand drivers licence and the legal right to work permanently in New Zealand. Experience working in the disability sector preferred.

Please email your CV and a covering letter to felicity@eastgatetrust.co.nz by 5th August 2016

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Botany Downs Secondary College is currently recruiting for a Science Technician who is required for 17 hours per week, term time only. The days of work are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday primarily however in times of a heavy workload there may be some variation by negotiation.

Reporting to the Head of Learning Science, the key responsibilities of the Science Technician are: - to provide preparation support to science staff for practical lessons; - assist in the management of science laboratory and resources; and - provide administrative and technical support to the Head of Learning and Science teaching staff As part of the Science Department, and one of three Science Technicians, we will require the applicant to have initiative, good communication skills – both written and verbal, and a high level of attention to detail. We require the applicant to have an interest in science and the ability to work in a positive and motivated manner, as part of a busy and dynamic team.

Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vet, once every three years. Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa. A clean driver’s licence is required.

For an Application Form and Job Description please visit our school website www.bdsc.school.nz Applications can be posted to: The Business Manager, Botany Downs Secondary College, 575 Chapel Road, Botany Downs, Auckland 2016 Or emailed to: a.seekup@bdsc.school.nz Applications close at midday on Friday 29 July 2016.

LEARNING ASSISTANT

GLASSES, CONTACT LENSES, CUSTOMER SERVICES

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If these interest you, then you could be interested in a part time position in our Pakuranga Practice for approx 20 hours a week , BUT must be able to cover for staff if on leave or sick.

You would be involved in the sales of eyewear, assist clients with their visual needs, together with minor repairs and adjustment of glasses. Office and administration duties will also be involved.

Full training will be provided. The successful applicant must be self motivated, have the desire to learn new skills, have excellent communication skills, willingness to multitask, be well presented and be able to do fine near work.

This is a part time position weekend hours involved.

For further details contact Alice on 576 4769 Please post CV to: PO Box 51 352, Pakuranga or email to: ltboptom@gmail.com or deliver to our practice, 125 Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga Mall, next door to Pakuranga Post Shop.

Lowes Taaffe & Bhikoo Optometrist

TAXI DRIVER REQUIRED Earn up to $850 Gross per week.

Applicant must have P.Endorsement and Area Knowledge certificate.

Full training and some financial assistance available to applicants that do not hold a P.Endorsement or Area Knowledge Certificate.

Must have full licence min 2 years.

Ph: 0800 244 666

WAREHOUSE person. Full time. Permanent role. Est business with great team.

East Tamaki based. Must be fit. Immed start. Email CV to: llee@spk.co.nz

Do you want a local tradesperson?

Do you want local employment?

Want to know whats on in your local area?

Read the local News?

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

Spit Roast Catering Company is currently looking for people to join our team for a range of tasks including delivered and onsite catering.

Full time, Term time only Fixed term position for

Mission Heights Junior College

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We are seeking a warm, energetic, positive and supportive person with an interest or skills relating to learning support and students with special needs.

You will be working with students with a range of special needs including ASD, Autism and high anxiety. Within this role you will assist with the development of curriculum plans, be part of whanau and MOE strategic plans as well as administration tasks to support students learning.

Successful applicants will also assist with playground supervision.

You will have the desire to work in a busy school environment with pre adolescent and adolescent learners.

Please contact the Principal’s secretary, by email, ayoung@mhjc.school.nz for an application pack.

Applications close on Thursday 4 August 2016

Would suit someone with hospitality experience flexible in job tasks and hours.

Full licence and ability to drive company vehicles is essential.

Workplace is in East Tamaki - casual work developing as workload increases.

Please email CV to mel@srcc.co.nz

Kids Crafty Clubs After School Programme Seeking energetic, caring person to work with 10 to 14 year old’s after school, enjoy inter-acting with children doing arts and crafts, homework, playing games, sports activities, hours from 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday and be available for full time work in the school holidays.

Must have full drivers licence to drive the vans.

If this sounds like you send your CV to kidscraftyclubs.manager@gmail.com

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SOMERVILLE Intermediate School

Grounds person Full-time position. This is an important role within our school, maintaining a safe, functional and attractive environment for students and staff. We are seeking a person who: • is well organised • is energetic and fit • has a strong work ethic • is self motivated and able to work unsupervised • has good time management • has practical skills • enjoys working outdoors and as part of a team Start date, terms and conditions discussed at interview.

Apply by letter or email, giving 2 referees and outlining your previous experience/suitability for the position to: The Principal Somerville Intermediate School 39 Somerville Rd Howick, Auckland 2014 Ph 535 1070. Email: dellery@somint.school.nz Applications close: Friday 5 August 2016

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

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We are seeking the services of an experienced and competent sales person from a retail, wholesale to retail or B2B sales environment to service and develop our business in the greater Auckland region, Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

The role is Auckland based with travel out of town every second week.

The client base is large, eclectic and diverse. Dealing with variety stores, schools,tertiary education providers, fashion and interior designers.

The successful applicant will need to be extremely organised and focused. You will need to be comfortable working in a highly structured task focused call cycle. Not dissimilar to those in grocery and the hair care industry. The successful applicant will also need to be able to demonstrate a clear track record of being capable of developing and leveraging existing business to a higher and broader level.

Anyone who has experience in working with large stock relays and/or products systems would have an advantage over other candidates.

Whilst product knowledge would also be useful, it is not a major criteria for selection as the successful applicant will be well trained and versed in how to sell the company’s 85,000 product lines before taking to the road.

The role is not suited to a 9 to 5 mentality and requires someone who wants to succeed personally, professionally and financially. The role is for someone with drive and ambition.

No order takers please. We are looking for order makers.

The team is young at heart and has a strong work hard, play hard mentality.

In return the company offers an excellent base salary, uncapped commission and the full use of a company vehicle.

Full clean drivers licence is essential. All applicants should have at least a current New Zealand work visa or residency.

All applications and C.Vs to be sent to sales@sullivans.co.nz

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RECEPTION/SALES/TRAINEE PART TIME OPTICAL ASSISTANT

Experience essential. For piecework, bartack plus overlocking. Glen Innes location.

Ph Bonny 521 7673 or Email CV to: bonny@hutchwilco.co.nz

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Eastgate Community Trust 427 Pakuranga Road Pakuranga

Sewing Machinist Wanted

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Immediate start Monday to Friday 2.45 - 5.15 during school terms. Previous childcare experience an advantage.

Email CV to: aftercare@cocklebay.school.nz

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Must have Full Class 1 licence for minimum of 2 years Subject to Police Clearance All other training will be given Application forms available from 380 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany from 8am till 4.30pm

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Sport Co-ordinator

The primary purpose of this role is to support the school’s sport and physical recreation programme which aims to create opportunities for student achievement and development through sport.

Our ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Sports Management supported by knowledge of school sport and sport club operations.

They will have experience in project management and good analytical and problem-solving skills. They will have strong relationship-building, influencing and communication skills and will be results-driven with the ability to work both strategically and operationally.

This is a fixed term, full time position, with immediate start.

Please send your CV and a covering letter, together with the support staff application form (which can be found on our website) www.howickcollege.school.nz to: Kathy Heaton-Brown, Executive Secretary: email: secretary@howick.school.nz

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CLINICAL NURSE LEAD

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Required for busy landscaping company.

Full time.Must be physically it and have own reliable transport.

Ph 021 885 676

Bus Drivers Wanted

Pakuranga Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Lead who will head and coordinate our nursing team. This role involves a combination of clinical practice, administrative duties and leadership. The role will be responsible for providing efficient, effective and quality healthcare whilst continuously encouraging and striving towards excellence across the centre.

You will be working closely with the General Manager and other key management and staff to ensure the centre continually meets compliance. The centre is Cornerstone accredited.

This position is full time. You will need to have a current NZ registration with CPR/Vaccinators certificates.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

CV and covering letter to: dshepherd@pakmed.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

LABOURER/ HAMMERHAND

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This is a new role with DYSON NZ based in Ellerslie.

Customer service experience is critical and the person must be computer literate with an excellent phone manner and great communication skills. Some face to face dealings with customers necessary.

An understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word is a must.

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

Please send your CV to Mark Robinson mark@averyrobinson.co.nz

Arrangement would be labour only.

Must have own transport and basic tools.

Must also present well and be able to work in a team.

Good rates paid to the right applicant.

Please email application with brief work history to: revivepaint.plaster@xtra.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

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Painter wanted for Eastern Suburbs

Come join the Dyson NZ team within the Customer Services Department

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GARAGE SALES ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 021 772 030

PARENTING COURSES

Fitting Service

Babies 6 weeks to Toddlers

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here was plenty of local talent on display at Paradice Ice Arena in Botany Downs recently, as the Auckland Ice Figure Skating Club (AIFSC) held its 2016 Club Championships.

The competition took place over a Saturday and Sunday and saw some great skating, creative costumes and inspired performances and results.

For many it was their first competition of the year and their first chance to showcase new routines.

While skaters competing at a higher grade were looking for a technical score high enough to earn them a place

There were some big wins to celebrate and tough losses to reflect on at the Pakuranga United clubrooms at the weekend.

The club’s Premier and Premier Reserves sides both lost on Saturday, but a number of other teams picked up important wins.

The Pakuranga U21s team will be playing in the final at Eden Park this weekend after beating College Rifles 36-27.

The Pakuranga U20s also had a big win, beating Grammar TEC 28-17, and the Pakuranga U85kg Rattlers are off to the finals after beating University 25-3.

But the Premier Reserves team, playing in their semi-final at Bell Park, went down 10-16 to Waitemata.

The Premiers – playing in the Jubilee Trophy semi-final (for places 5-8) – also lost to Waitemata, 25-28.

Meanwhile, the Pakuranga U85kg Taipans lost 5-24 to the Ponsonby Ponies.

high tides

at the National Championships in Christchurch in October, the lower grade skaters were using the opportunity to become familiar with performing by themselves and in front of an audience.

Ladies ■■ Brooke Stansfield (Golflands), Second Place - PreElementary Ladies ■■ Victoria Larsen (Dannemora), Second Place Elementary Ladies ■■ Leah Hodgson (Dannemora), Third Place - Elementary Ladies ■■ Yvonne Li (Highland Park), Second Place - Juvenile Ladies ■■ Neske Groenewegen (Cockle Bay), Third Place - Juvenile Ladies ■■ Black Ice group, First Place Mixed Age Synchro ■■ Charlotte Van Uden & Patrick Costley (Bucklands Beach), Dance Demo (unplaced as a demonstration)

Local results

■■ Allie Rout (Pakuranga), First

Place - Senior Ladies ■■ Tracy Danbrook (Meadowlands), Second Place Junior Ladies ■■ Harrison Bain (Maraetai), First Place - Junior Men ■■ Alethea Wong (Highland Park), First Place - Skate School – Advanced ■■ Marina Chen (North Park), First Place - Pre-Elementary

talented: 23-yearold Allie Rout, who is studying medicine, won first place in the senior ladies’ section at the Auckland Ice Figure Skating Club Championship held on the weekend at Paradice Ice Skating in Botany.

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Howick Hornets looking for multiple titles ➤➤From page 28

The under 18s have their last game of the championship round this weekend, before they face off against Richmond in the semi-final on August 6.

The open age restricted 85kg team will also play in their semi-final on August 6.

The 16/17 restricted grade team have their semi-final this Saturday

against Mt Albert, and the date for the 12/13 restricted grade team’s semi-final is due to be announced soon.

Meanwhile, it has also been a year of individual triumphs for Hornets players.

Chanel Harris-Tavita, Dylan Tavita, Sione Tatafu, Keanu LaumatiaPaki and AJ Kepaoa have all been named in the Counties Manukau under

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Harris-Tavita was also called up to play for the Junior Warriors the day he turned 17 and Laumatia-Paki and Dylan Tavita have been training with the Warriors 20s.

Laumatia-Paki was also named in the New Zealand Maori under 17 team and took part in a New Zealand Rugby League high performance camp in Rotorua recently,

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Junior club captain Denie Allan said the club is excited to be helping so many young men achieve their potential within the sport.

“The Hornets has been a family-orientated sports club at the heart of the community since 1961, so a number of local children have grown up being proud Hornets.

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EXCITING: Josephert Tolofua, from the Howick Hornets under 18s, breaks through a tackle during his side’s 24-30 loss to Mangere East on Saturday.

Times photo Wayne Martin

Hornets in hunt for multiple titles The Howick Hornets rugby league club will be hoping to finish the 2016 season with more than one championship to its name.

The club has four semi-finals to look forward to in the next couple of weeks.

Despite the Fox Premiers losing 12-18 to the Point Chevalier Pirates at the weekend – making it almost impossible for them to make the top four – four other Hornets teams are still ➤ Turn to Page 27 in with a chance this season.

xpect tough Super Rugby semi-final dogfights when the Hurricanes and Lions host the Chiefs and HIghlanders respectively in Wellington and Johannesburg this weekend.

With the Chiefs having to travel from South Africa and the Highlanders flying from Australia, the Hurricanes and Lions should hold a fitness edge over their opponents.

But expect a battle royal in both games because the Chiefs have a much better attack than the toothless Sharks and the Highlanders defence is far stronger than the Crusaders who were trounced 42-25 by the rampant Lions in a sad goodbye to coach Todd Blackadder.

While PJ Perenara and Beauden Barrett were brilliant in mastering the swirling Wellington wind and rain during the Hurricanes 41-0 triumph of the Sharks, they will be wary of a Chiefs team that walloped the Stormers 60-21.

Perenara and Barrett deserved perfect 10s for their latest performance with astute tactical kick-

ing and elusive running and Barrett’s clash with Aaron Cruden in particular should make fascinating viewing.

However it hasn’t been just the established All Black superstars who have captured attention this season, but a whole bunch of up-and-comers who have taken all four semi-finalists so far.

Like rookie Hurricanes locks Vaea Fifiti and Michael Fatialofa, explosive prop Loni Uhila, second five Willis Halaholo and wing Jason Woodward who, having got a start on the left wing ahead of Julian Savea, set up a try and scored another.

The same is true at the Chiefs where fullback Damian McKenzie has been sensational, James Lowe continues to perform like an All Black and Anton Lienert-Brown and Tom Sanders have slotted in seamlessly in covering injuries to key players.

There are not many Springboks in the Lions team, but there should be and probably will later this year if their selectors are smart.

Agnew’s Angle Unlike other South African teams who play territorial, physical rugby, the Lions prefer 15-man rugby similar to that of the New Zealand teams. And they have the vision, slick ball skills and pace to succeed at it.

Warren Whiteley, Jaco Kriel, Franco Mostert and Malcolm Marx have featured strongly in an aggressive pack and Fat de Kierk and Elton Jantjies have been sharp halves who have served a hard running backline who will severely test the talented Highlanders.

Rohan Janse Van Rensburg and Lionel Mapoe are smart, rugged centres who serve a dangerous back three in Ruan Combrinck, Andries Coetzee and Courtnal Skosan.

Once again, Aaron Smith, Lima Sopoaga and Ben Smith played leading roles in the narrow 15-9 win

against the Brumbies in Canberra, but it was tenacious defence and several Elliot Dixon lineout steals that clinched the win.

More sublime attacking moments from Ben Smith and Waisake Naholo and an improved scrum will be needed to tip the scales against the hungry Lions if they are to stay on track to defend their title.

Sadly, at the time of writing, there was a probability that Dane Coles (ribs) and a possibility Sam Cane (concussion) could be ruled out of the semis with Coles injury looking particularly painful.

That would be a major shame, for both have been inspirational leaders for the Hurricanes and Chiefs respectively, with Cane sharing the captaincy with Aaron Cruden.

If Cane doesn’t start, it will rob fans of the chance to once again compare his game against dynamic fellow All Black Ardie Savea who has become a crowd favourite.

■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

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