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Bomb threat made to Howick Primary

By NATALIE BRITTAN

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he bomb scares that are plaguing schools around the country are now very real for locals.

Police were called to Howick Primary School in Willoughby Ave at about 12.30pm last Thursday after a sinister call was received similar in nature to threats made around the country the day before including Dunedin, Tauranga and Wellington.

Principal Leyette Callister said she could not reveal much apart from police responded quickly and everything was back to normal at the school.

“No children were in danger at any point,” she said.

Inspector Jared Pirrett of Counties Manukau East Police said the situation was defused and “everyone was safe and sound”.

“The school did well and went through the normal exercise plan.

Police responded as normal prac-

tice and cleared the school ground and followed normal procedures around this sort of threat.”

Mr Pirrett said while local police attended the scene, police around the country also received a handful of similar calls.

“We’re conducting an investigation to find out who’s responsible for causing stress to teachers, parents and children.”

Glendowie School in Auckland, Kerikeri High School and Kaitaia Intermediate School in Northland

reportedly received threats also.

A police statement said initial enquiries indicated the calls originated overseas, despite displaying a New Zealand number.

Similar incidents have occurred overseas in the United States and more recently, Australia.

So far, no actual threat to any school has been established.

However, until any actual threat can be ruled out, police are taking calls seriously and assessing a suitable response at each school.

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Spirits ran high at the Highbrook Fun Run, raising an impressive sum of money for charity.

The third Waipuna Conference Suites Fun Run or Walk, organised by the Highbrook Rotary Club, drew 475 runners last Wednesday and raised more than $20,000 for the Middlemore Foundation and other local charities.

The 10km run was won

by David Chamberlain with 40.01mins with Shereen White, last year’s 5km winner, the first lady home with a very fast 44mins.

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by Fisher and Paykel. First home in the 5km run was Andrew Sexton, who has won the event every year, with Fiona Cromie the leading female.

The team prize went to the ANZ bank. In the 5km walk Aaron Johnson was first home, with Lisa Coetzee the first female.

Highbrook Rotary Club president Brendan Kelly said, “It was a great day for everyone involved, the Rotary Team, sponsors and runners. It is beginning to build momentum in the local calendar and is a lot of fun for all involved raising money for some very worthy causes.”

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hree years ago, two car enthusiasts shared a vision of gathering a fleet of British and European classic cars from throughout the Super City and showcasing them in south-east Auckland.

Pakuranga’s Laurie Hayward, from the Jaguar Drivers’ Club, (Auckland) discerned a need in the wider regional car scene. Meanwhile Reverend Dr Richard Waugh of Highland Park and senior minister at the East City Wesleyan Church, Burswood, also a Jaguar Drivers’ Club member, organised an informal car show at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga in December 2014.

He found the venue to be suitable for a much larger event.

That ‘larger’ event will become a reality this Sunday as close to 450 cars from throughout the region and their owners will strut their stuff at the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show. About 7000 people are expected to attend the free entry event. “This show is free to the public which is different from every other car show,” Mr Waugh says. Neighbouring Howick Historical Village will open its gates for a gold coin donation instead of the usual $15 adult charge.

“That’s a fantastic gesture. The show will be for all ages and it will be accessible to all,” Mr Waugh says. Funds raised from the event will go to the heritage village.

Mr Hayward reflects on the beginnings saying, “We thought we may attract 200 cars.

“But it’s caught the imagination of a lot of the clubs.”

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BRIT & EURO CAR SHOW: Key members of the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show organising committee, from left, Laurie Hayward, Marion Clements (secretary) and Reverend Dr Richard Waugh (chairman) with Mr Waugh’s 1954 Jaguar.

Mr Waugh says the number of cars entered is an indication of how successful the show is going to be.

“We expect 7000 people to come along. We are grateful to the community groups who have been so supportive, and the generic sponsorship we’ve received. It’s been a labour of love.”

Primary sponsors include the Howick Local Board which has given $4500 for the event infrastructure; Protecta Assurance for public liability insurance; Jo Clements freelance graphic designer, who has designed the website and publicity material; and Times Newspapers for advertising and editorial sponsorship.

Other supporters include Arts, Community and Events, Howick/ Franklin Local Boards; Alan Cutting, graphic designer; Clive Butler, Butler Classics; East Auckland Scouts; Howick & Districts Historical Society; Howick MenzShed; Howick Village radio which will broadcast live from the event; Mark

Ellis/Ray White; and Auckland Council Parks Department.

On the eve of the biggest car show the south-east has seen, the organisers are confident it will become an annual event. The show’s organising committee is Rex Benns and Darryl Bretherton (MG), Paul Bradley and Andrew Wakelin (BMW), Ken Williams and Graham Collie (Mercedes-Benz), Marion (secretary) and Mike Clements (Triumph), Laurie Hayward and Richard Waugh (Jaguar), and Philip Horrocks (Ferrari).

■■ The Brit & Euro Classic Car Show will be held at 10am to 3pm this Sunday (March 6), at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga. Entry is free. The chairman of the organising committee, Reverend Dr Richard Waugh can be contacted by phoning 533-9400 or 273-9044, email rjw@ecw.org.nz; secretary Marion Clements, phone 535-6213, email marionclements@xtra.co.nz.

More information is online at www.briteurocarshow.nz.

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Man wanted for brutal daylight attack

Two little eggs wait

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Police are looking for a man in relation to a brutal attack in broad daylight.

Detective sergeant Richard Bull of Ormiston CIB says the incident happened on Wednesday, February 10 at 10.45am at a Paparoa Road residence.

“Our victim was home alone and that particular day was quite a hot one and she left her front door open to have a bit of air.”

He says the victim had gone upstairs and she returned to find a man inside her home.

“They faced off against each other and he simply said ‘money’ quite calmly.”

The victim said she didn’t have any and quickly backed away from him, Mr Bull says.

“What’s concerning to me is that offenders when normally confronted they’ll turn tail and run but this man has actually turned aggressive and charged at her.”

Mr Bull says the woman was grabbed by her hair and shoulders, forced against the wall and hit multiple times causing bruising to her face and a split lip which smeared blood onto the wall.

The alleged offender then grabbed her T-shirt which ripped and allowed her to escape.

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By Marianne Kelly he shock of being diagnosed with breast cancer when you are 28 years young is hard enough. But Alexia Casbolt is finding strength in two strong little embryos tucked away in a freezer, future-proofing her and her partner Warren Stevens from the even greater shock of not being able to start a family for five years.

A week before Christmas Ms Casbolt was diagnosed with the aggressive grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma/hormonal receptive breast cancer. She was quickly admitted to hospital for a full mastectomy of the right breast on January 13. Testing of her lymph nodes came back positive on two nodes. So she has just started a five-month course of chemotherapy, oestrogen suppressant drugs and radiation.

Ongoing medication will have to be taken for five years.

“The scary thing is that the drugs shut down the ovaries so I will go straight into menopause at 28,” she says.

For this reason she and Mr Stevens immediately embarked on IVF treatment for embryo-cryopreservation which resulted in the two eggs.

“There is still five years to wait before I can carry those eggs,” she says. “That was the most shocking thing to discover. But the number one aim is to get better and it’s amazing that we have those two strong little embryos tucked away. More than anything, that

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then listened to him as he wandered around her house looking for items for several minutes,” Mr Bull says.

Mr Bull says the alleged offender then left with nothing, which is rare.

“The fact that he hasn’t attempted to flee, assaulted her, and in nature and tone became more aggressive, does cause a bit more concern as to what might happen in the future.

“We’ve done pretty extensive area enquiries but we’re aware there will still be people we haven’t spoken to.

We’d be more than interested to hear from anybody who saw anything they thought suspicious either at that time or before and afterwards.”

People with information can call detective sergeant Richard Bull on 261-1300.

progress.

“Warren’s family are my family and we have our friends. We have bought our house and this is my home now, the country I fell in love with.”

Plans were to marry at the end of this year and start a family. But now the focus for the couple is to get through the next five years.

“Warren is going through everything the same as I am,” Ms Casbolt says. “He’s dealing with it and we are a great team. I call him superman.

“He is the calmer of us. I am the storm, he’s the calm.”

Meanwhile Ms Casbolt is grateful for the support she is receiving from the team where she works as branch manager at Tile Space in East Tamaki. The company has left the option of working when she is well enough up to her.

She’s also a plus-size model for K&K Fashions who say they will welcome her back, even though she will be sporting a prosthetic breast.

“It’s nice that there are companies out there where this doesn’t matter. I could be the first mastectomy model.”

Mr Stevens mother Lee has set up a ‘givealittle’ web page to help the couple with the cost of extra treatment, recovery costs and, most importantly, lost income so that they can afford to stay in their home.

■■ Ms Casbolt’s web page is https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ lexineedsangels and her video diary updates are at www.youtube. com/watch?v=yf5RxZxAdAW.

tough diagnosis: Alexia Casbolt is shocked that as well as having breast cancer, she is unable to start a family for at least five years. Times photo Wayne Martin

was the toughest thing to handle.”

The cancer diagnosis came out of the blue and Ms Casbolt says she cried more about not being able to have children.

“Now I know I will have them.

But it’s crazy that it is not decided by me. It takes the power away from you as a woman. “ Ms Casbolt met Mr Stevens when he was doing a traditional OE visit to England. Four years ago he brought her back to New Zealand to live.

“I left family and friends in England,” Ms Casbolt says. “But my parents were here for Christmas and worked through the diagnosis with me. It was hard for them but I do regular video blogs of my

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Fatality in offing at intersection

By Marianne Kelly

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eing told there has been no fatality in 15 years at a Half Moon Bay intersection that causes regular car smashes, often requiring an ambulance, has raised the already near-boiling ire in Keith Ingram.

In a response to Auckland Transport (AT) officials who recently accompanied him to the busy Sunderlands Road/ Prince Regent Drive intersection with Pigeon Mountain Road, the chairman of the Half Moon Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association (HMBRRA) says the reason for not making fixes at the intersection a priority is not an excuse, nor is it acceptable.

“Our fear is that we may soon break the duck and when we do it is likely to be car versus mobility scooter.”

So far AT has rejected suggestions of traffic lights or a roundabout at the intersection and does not accept that the alignment of the island on Sunderlands Road for crossing traffic is a hazard.

Its decision to put down a high friction surface to reduce traffic speed, Mr Ingram says, will only add to road noise in a sensitive residential area. It’s also planning to install metering signals on Pigeon Mountain Road to manage the traffic flows during peak hours.

But, Mr Ingram says, flashing red lights may simply channel

traffic through the marina car parks and access roads to get into Argo Drive and Takutai Avenue, causing further risks to public safety. Driving behaviour is responsible for 90 per cent of the problems and AT is doing nothing to curb that, Mr Ingram says.

“Essentially speed and poor knowledge of the road rules and bad road etiquette is the main problem. The police say 70 per cent of drivers turning left from Prince Regent Drive into Pigeon Mountain Road don’t stop.

“Only for the grace of God has there not been a fatality. Yet we did have one, but the person died three days later because of complications so it was not counted.

“We’ve got to slow the traffic

down and we’ve suggested making the isthmus a 30 kilometreper-hour speed limit.

“Everyone supports it, even the truckies.”

The isthmus, he says, includes Stand Children’s Services (the former Health Camp), many areas of infill housing, 64 new properties in Compass Point Way, but the infrastructure to feed the growth has not improved.

Prince Regent Drive is a designated bus route. But, he says, it’s also part of a rat race from Takutai Avenue to Glenmore Road where residents can avoid numerous sets of traffic lights before they hit Pakuranga Road.

“The police know about it,” Mr Ingram says. “But they say it’s too

dangerous to stop the motorists when they are seen speeding and they have to chase them.”

The HMBRRA has recommended that AT impose the 30-an-hour speed restriction, starting in a 500 metre radius from the intersection up each of the three roads.

But in a response to the Times last December AT said the area would not qualify for a reduction in the standard 50 kilometre-anhour speed limit under the Setting of Speeds Limits rule, set by the Ministry of Transport.

They’ve told Mr Ingram the legislation would have to be changed.

He retorts: “So get started on the legislation change now!”

Speaker thieves turning up volume in East Auckland

By Natalie Brittan

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A school has lost its speakers for the second time and police believe the trend of teens blaring music on bikes is responsible.

Ormiston Senior College had four of its outdoor speakers used for public announcements stolen more than a week ago, just days after replacing three stolen over the Christmas holidays.

Executive officer Diedre Lane says the thieves stole an industrial ladder from a building site to reach the

speakers located on the external side of the building and positioned around eight metres high or higher.

“Before we replace them we need to find out how we can secure them – with cages or something that we make it more difficult to remove,” Mrs Lane says.

The school has had to foot the bill because the speakers are not worth the insurance excess.

Sergeant John Roberts, of Counties Manukau East Police’s tactical crime unit, says the thefts mimick an overseas trend where large

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speakers are placed on push bikes to be used as makeshift stereos. More than 80 thefts of this nature have been seen across Auckland with three or four recently in East Auckland, including the Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre in Lloyd Elsmore Park.

“What happens is they [youths] put speakers on bikes and have sound-off battles,” Mr Roberts says.

“We’re actively trying to encourage the community to identify their speakers and make it harder to steal.”

Mr Roberts says this includes

using technology such as SelectaDNA which marks property with an invisible ink unique to each pack or keeping a record of serial numbers.

“It is a significant cost to schools and community groups as these speakers can cost upwards of $1000,” he says.

“We want to send out a message that anyone riding around with thousand-dollar speakers on their bikes will certainly be attracting police attention.”

People with information can contact sergeant John Roberts on 261-1300.

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akuranga College’s brand new 1600m² multipurpose, double gymnasium is taking shape.

The facility is on target to be handed over by design and build company Indesco at the end of August. The school will then commence the fit-out of classrooms and installation of audio visual equipment.

Situated next to the existing gym and more than twice its size, the new building will be equipped

with a sprung hardwood floor and will accommodate two fullsize basketball courts. The main area is expected to be used for a number of activities including basketball, badminton, volleyball, dance and gymnastics, as well as school assemblies. The $4m facility will also feature four changing areas, administration offices and equipment storage plus first floor classrooms and a covered terrace offering uninterrupted views across the school playing fields.

more cash needed: Pakuranga College has managed to raise enough money to complete the basic gymnasium structure but it urgently need the support of the community to pay for the internal fit-out.

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Indesco’s David Stewart of design and build company said flexibility is a key part of the building’s design.

“The facility will be acoustically adapted so that it can be used as a 1000 (person) capacity auditorium.

The floor will also be reinforced to accommodate retractable bleacher seating and the first floor will feature moveable partitions to allow it to be used in a variety of configurations.”

Local sports groups will also benefit, like the Eastern Basketball Club which was started at Pakuranga College by former associate principal Richard Dykes using funding from Counties Manukau. It now run

by Auckland Basketball Services (ABSL). ABSL eastern co-ordinator Bernadette Hing said they are excited about the new gym.

“There is a real shortage of suitable venues in this area. Basketball is the fastest growing sport in New Zealand and we now have

50 teams. More space means that more children will have the opportunity to be involved in the sport.”

Pakuranga College is currently working hard to raise funds to fit out the gym. Principal Michael Williams said the school has managed to raise enough money to complete the basic structure.

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“But we urgently need the support of the community to pay for the internal fit-out.”

He said individuals and local businesses wishing to contribute to the new facility can visit pakuranga.school.nz/fundraising where details of various sponsorship and donation options are available.

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A publicly funded job scheme is benefitting an East Tamaki business that is growing as quickly as it can find suitable staff.

Seedling NZ produces and distributes interesting toys and innovative activity kits for children, with its export business now extended into 20 countries.

Seedling was founded by chief executive Phoebe Hayman in 2007 as a home business and has expanded to an East Tamaki commercial premises that is manned by 32 staff members and includes a retail store.

Finding suitable employees is always a challenge for businesses, though Seedling has had many successes using the CadetMax scheme, says general manager Brenda Margot.

Leah Gates, the general manager employment for the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, says CadetMax is a partnership programme between the chamber and the Ministry of Social Development that aims to place young people into entry level and work experience positions.

“CadetMax matches businesses with talented young people who have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ambition to succeed,” she says.

An interested visitor to Seedling recently was the Minister for Social Development Anne Tolley, who was on a busy day’s tour of the Botany electorate arranged by MP Jami-Lee Ross.

They met Ms Margot, Ms Gates and former CadetMax placements and now staff members, Lauren Mascalle, Reuben Manuel and Leah Salt.

“Anne and I were intrigued to see how the cadets were working out for Seedling,” says Mr Ross.

“What we found is it’s a win-win situation for the employer and the cadets. Seedling gets the ideal employees it’s looking for, and the cadets get the good stable jobs they’re searching for.

“Seedling is an encouraging and supportive employer. It wants its staff to be happy in its work, which leads to very positive results in productivity.”

Ms Gates says CadetMax is a free service to chamber member businesses, which includes pre-employment screening, assessment and training to ensure the candidates are work-ready. They also receive ongoing mentoring in their first year of employment.

CadetMax has helped more than 700 young people get their careers started since 2008.

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Looking after your ears and hearing is very important. A recent study showed American teens have worse hearing than ever before. Personal music devices seem to be the culprit and while ear buds are probably worse than headphones – key advice is that you should always be able to hear background sound when listening to music.

For those of us more advanced in years, protecting the ears is also important. When mowing the lawns, using power tools or other noisy machinery – it just makes sense to wear plugs or earmuffs. Once hearing is gone you can’t get it back.

Sometimes hearing is reduced simply due to wax build up.

The best advice when the ear canals fill with wax is to have them suctioned under a microscope when available. This is safer than water syringing and is much less likely to result in complications. Many people should avoid ear syringing including those with deafness in one ear, a past burst ear drum or recent infection.

The visible part of the ear, the pinna can also be prone to disease. Skin cancers frequently arise on the ear – and men are far more likely candidates than women. Squamous cell cancers are particularly common and need urgent attention as they are more likely to spread to the lymph nodes than from most other areas. A wide hat, as well as diligent application of sunscreen into all the folds of the ear are essential.

Another lump on the ear goes by the fancy name Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis. This is a painful but benign condition usually caused by sleeping on the same side each night. If in doubt, see your doctor.

Hearing loss is common, frustrating and potentially expensive. Doctors can recommend audiologists and ENT specialists when appropriate. Protecting the ears to avoid future troubles is a good investment!

Yours in good health – Dr. Bryn Thompson, Lead Clinician

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he East Auckland expert with the all-round talent to get the best results for his clients is the gentleman real estate agent, Peter Young JP. Whether it’s for a buyer or seller, Peter knows how to seal the deal. He’s the friendliest and most professional of real estate businessmen, who not only cares for his clients but the community in which he lives, being a member of the Justice of the Peace Association New Zealand (JP).

He’s been a keen volunteer and contributor on many community projects and initiatives, and the one he’s most proud of is his efforts in creating the beautiful, spiritually enlightening Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush.

He’s also the senior advisor for the Buddha’s Light International Association (NZ), for which he was the highly-respected president for six years.

Because Peter has exceptional sales and marketing skills, combined with his commitment to providing first-class service, a large number of customers return to do business.

It’s also due to his integrity and efficiency, knowing exactly what his clients want.

“There is no better testimonial for excellent service than repeat business and referrals,” Peter says proudly.

Real estate transactions can be complex and a stressful time for the people involved, but Peter has the knowledge and ability to ease their minds and concerns.

He’s been a top agent for Auckland’s leading realtor Barfoot and Thompson since 1998, working on hundreds of residential and rural deals.

And he has the skills and knowledge of how to assist and direct property developments, being a successful residential property developer himself in Dannemora, with his own company, Lumbini Ltd. “It was a small farm that I subdivided into six parcels of land,” says Peter.

“It’s a very smart development, which I spent a lot of time considering everything that a home and property owner would want, such as access and connection to all the modern-era utilities.”

Peter has run twice for the Howick Local Board in Auckland Council elections in 2010 and 2013, narrowly missing out in the strongly contested Botany subdivision.

He remains determined to become an elected representative and says he will stand again as a candidate for the Howick Local Board in this October’s localbody poll.

“I believe I have a lot to contribute and want to be able to serve all of the people in my area, especially the ones who are new to it and want a sense of belonging to a place that is welcoming and working positively together,” says Peter.

“Our area is growing fast with so many homes being built especially in Flat Bush and Ormiston.

We must respond by providing the best in new public services and amenities.

“We have a job to do and lead a new community to come together, as we have done in Dannemora since the 1990s.”

Peter was born in Hong Kong, where he started out as a consultant in foreign exchange, commodities, and business

working For The people: Above, Peter Young with his wife Pauline, and Barfoot and Thompson real estate team colleagues Robben Li and Lean Cheung, as key sponsors of the carnival rides for children at the recent Botany Summer Barbecue for families; with the owners of Smile Dessert in Meadowlands, and Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross, on the day of its grand opening in December; Peter Young and Robben Li, with Jon Davison, centre, who they were able to secure a great result for through the sale of some of his property in Point View Drive; with business associates at Chinese New Year of the Monkey festivities at Auckland City BMW last month. Photos supplied

“Our area is growing fast with so many homes being built especially in Flat Bush and Ormiston. We must respond by providing the best in new public services and amenities.”

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investments, and transitioned to being a successful advertising executive for Yellow Pages for 10 years.

It’s during this period that he recalls a “very famous” advertisement script and campaign that he developed for a transportation company that’s still fondly remembered in Hong Kong.

Peter is fluent in English and the Chinese languages of Mandarin and Cantonese, and has spent periods working and living in Taiwan and Indonesia, where he was also a Rotarian.

But the time he had in the bustling and vibrant environment of the world’s most populous city, Shanghai in China, in 199298, commenced his outstanding career in real estate.

He still carries his No. 3 card of the Shanghai Real Estate Institute, only the third issued by the esteemed organisation, and built up a company, E House, which operated in Shanghai and Fiji.

He was also the Associate Professor of the Real Estate College of Shanghai.

It was the early days of an open real estate market in China and the highly experienced Peter had the responsibility of teaching his colleagues how to sell and negoti-

ate property purchases, a role he thoroughly enjoyed, building up a team of 100 sales people who reported to him.

With all the business knowledge that Peter Young JP has accumulated in the different environments he’s operated in over a long and distinguished career, there is no other better equipped real estate expert to manage a client’s requirements.

He’s valued and trusted.

One of Peter’s neighbours, Jon Davison, had land he wanted to sell in pleasant, semi-rural Point View Drive, East Tamaki Heights, engaging the all-round talents of Peter to market his property.

“I got a fantastic result, one that I would not have got through any other agent,” says Jon. “Peter has the expertise, lots of happy clients, and he’s easy to deal with.

“He was also good in handling all of the council matters and had access to all the necessary information, which he was able to explain clearly for me to understand.

“I thoroughly recommend Peter to anyone who is selling a property and enjoyed having him secure the result I was very happy with.”

Fun family barbecue

It was a beautiful summer’s day and the families turned out in big numbers for the annual Botany Summer Barbecue, hosted by Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross.

Hundreds flocked to the Old Flat Bush School hall and grounds for the family-oriented event on Sunday, February 14 (St Valentine’s Day), which provided entertainment, a tasty variety of food and drink treats, and an opportunity to gather together in a delightful historic location.

Leading Barfoot and Thompson real estate agents Peter Young and Robben Li showed their strong commitment to the local community event by providing free carnival rides for the excited children.

Another major sponsor for the day was their friend, Colin Zheng, of ANCO Properties Development.

Peter says: “As local businesses, it’s important that we give back to the people who show their tremendous support to us.

“It’s our great pleasure and privilege to be a part of Jami-Lee Ross’ fantastic free Botany Summer Barbecue each year.

“To see the families and children smiling, laughing and enjoy-

ing the carnival atmosphere makes it all worthwhile. They had great fun and so did we.”

Peter, who is highly regarded as a kaumatua (respected elder) in the East Auckland community, encourages all older people who have the time and skills to contribute and volunteer in their communities.

“It’s so important to have our experienced people passing on their knowledge to the younger people and children,” he says.

Colin, whose company ANCO Properties Development has been constructing homes in the Flat Bush and Botany areas for the past five years, says: “I believe that if we are doing business with local people, then we should also try and do our best in bringing these new communities together.

“This is a wonderful place to live and work and it will only get better as it grows and flourishes.”

Teaching next generation

The community of Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple is very important to Peter Young and his family.

To be able to celebrate the successes and achievements of the children at its Chinese School was an enjoyable experience for him last November.

Fo Guang Chinese School opened 13 years ago with 25 students. It has now expanded to more than 20 classes and a roll of 300 students.

Subjects taught include Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Pre-School Chinese, Adult Chinese, Mathematics, Finger Arithmetic, and Drawing.

“Parents have full confidence in the teaching expertise of the Fo Guang Chinese School, as they see their children’s education improve in the respective subjects learnt,” says Peter.

“Venerable Master Hsing Yun has always emphasised a vision to propagate Buddhist teachings through cultural activities and fostering talent through education.

“The new facility of the Fo Guang Chinese School is an enjoyable learning environment for the children, led by the School Master, Venerable Man Shun.”

Smile – it’s dessert time

Encouraging friends and associates to create their own businesses and set up in the East Auckland area has long been a philosophy of Peter Young.

He’s helped many people along the way and he’s particularly pleased with the opening of a fabulous new dessert restaurant in Somerville, Howick.

Friends of Peter are proud to bring the first franchises of Smile Dessert to New Zealand, one of which is now serving sweet Asian delights at the Meadowlands shopping complex.

Peter is excited about the new dessert restaurant that was opened by him and Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross on December 5, with a special ribbon-cutting event that was celebrated by a troupe of Chinese dragon dancers.

“There are more than 1000 Smile Dessert franchises all over the world, so to have the first ones in New Zealand being established in Auckland is really fortunate for people who love the finest dessert cuisine,” says Peter.

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Ferry consent just a band aid

By Marianne Kelly

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esource consent to build a new passenger ferry wharf at Half Moon Bay has been granted. But while many of the submissions to the hearings concentrated on the related parking difficulties, surrounding infrastructure was deemed to be outside the scope of the consent.

In their decision the independent hearing commissioners have voiced their frustration. The only land plan Auckland Transport (AT) submitted as part of the consent application was for pedestrian routes.

The commissioners say they

News bites Chapel Road crash Two people were taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a crash in Flat Bush.

Emergency services were called to the two-car crash on Chapel Road near the St Paul’s Anglican Church and Sir Barry Curtis Park at about 2.30pm on Monday.

A 27-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, both

are aware that AT elected to compartmentalise consents required for the overall ferry terminal upgrade and development, seeking mainly the coastal permits at this stage.

“While we appreciate that this option may be driven by funding constraints, we observe that, unfortunately, it does not promote assessment of the ferry terminal proposal in an holistic manner, where all related potential effects (such as traffic and parking) can be considered together,” they say.

However, they say that while the new wharf may lead to increased ferry patronage, this could occur as part of the vehicle drivers, suffered moderate injuries. The road was closed while emergency services worked to clear the scene.

Auckland Council was called to clean up the oil on the road.

Restaurant down under Liquidators have been appointed for the embattled Beach House restaurant in Bucklands Beach.

The business is registered as Restaurant VIP and is owned by chef Alex Kaihea.

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existing ferry terminal operations.

“We acknowledge that Auckland Transport is aware of the existing parking demand within the Half Moon Bay marina area, and recognise that a consequent commitment by AT was made in the course of the hearing to continue to engage with the community to address this issue as funding permits.”

Keith Ingram, chairman of the Half Moon Bay Residents & Ratepayers Association says he and the residents have been frustrated for so long now and it’s showing.

“The parking infrastructure is part of the problem.”

In January the Times reported its sudden closure and a bride was left out of pocket after putting down a deposit for her February wedding.

KPMG liquidator Vivian Fatupaito says the liquidators’ first report will be out in a few weeks’ time and that she understands Kaihea is currently overseas.

“The company was liquidated on petition of the IRD and they’re just in the process of submitting their claims.”

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Event attracts almost 600

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ith close to 600 people taking part in last year’s popular Howick community fun walk and run, Howick Rotary has reversed the route for this year’s event.

Activity will still start and finish at Stockade Hill, but Colin Monk of the Rotary organising committee says participants can expect a more scenic journey.

The route heads from Stockade Hill down Mellons Bay Road and along Marine Parade to Howick Beach. Participants will jog past the Coastguard headquarters and up to Cockle Bay Road.

When they reach Cockle

Bay, youngsters and walkers wanting a shorter journey will hive off through a detour through reserve between Windross House and the Litten Road shops.

The short course is 6.9 kilometres.

The serious runners will continue along Pah and Sandspit roads to the Litten Road shops on an 8.1-kilometre extended course.

Everyone will then head down Paparoa Road, and Cook and Picton streets back to Stockade Hill for prize giving and a barbecue.

The route provides some breathtaking views around Howick and across the harbour, while the extension to the course will challenge

some over a longer distance and additional hill work.

“Because the numbers were so high last year we discovered safety issues, such as kids cutting corners,” Mr Monk says.

“When everyone reaches the Litten Road shops, there will be a pedestrian crossing to use.”

Rotary warns that all roads will be open to all traffic at all times. It is not a race, and participants are asked to be patient and courteous to motorists and other walkers.

Last year, Mr Monk says, there was a good turnout from schools.

For the second year all children participating will get a medal which, Mr

Monk says, proved popular. There will be intermediate and primary school cups up for grabs, along with spot prizes.

“We have had a good response from sponsors,” Mr Monk says. “We want to encourage more younger people and families. This is a family event.”

Recipient of funds raised and a top-up from the Rotary Charitable Trust will again be Coastguard Howick. About 15 Coastguard volunteers will be on hand to help with marshalling duties around the course. In total more than 40 volunteers, mainly Howick Rotary members, friends and family, will see the

ready: Hundreds are ready to tackle the Howick Rotary Fun Walk and Run. Times photo Wayne Martin

event through its course.

It’s the fifth year of Howick Rotary’s involvement.

Sponsors this year include Mitre 10 Mega Botany, Les Mills, New World Howick, Dilmah and Times Newspapers.

■■ The Howick Fun Walk and Run will start at 9am,

on March 20, at Stockade Hill, Howick. Participants can register online at howickfunwalkrun.co.nz/tickets.php or enter on the day from 8am. Entry fee is $10 adults, $5 children, $10 school teams of four. The event will go ahead, rain or shine.

lights out: The female driver was uninjured in this crash near Botany Town Centre. Times photo Rumer-Grace Archer

Car vs pole A car accident outside Botany Town Centre on Thursday left a pole significantly damaged and caused traffic congestion.

The incident was reported at 7.52am where the driver of a silver Toyota allegedly collided into a lamp post, partially blocking the intersection of Haven and Te Irirangi drives.

The driver, who witnesses described as female, was uninjured and talking to police.

The vehicle was towed away and the post was being evaluated for damage by servicemen.

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Howick actor’s short film has finished in second place at a prestigious film festival.

Raj Singh stars in a short film called The Dream of the Driver set in Auckland which was chosen to be one of 16 finalists from hundreds of entries to the Tropfest New Zealand competition.

Tropfest is a long-running international event touted as “the world’s largest short film festival”.

The finalists debuted to an audience of thousands in New Plymouth at the weekend and the results were announced on Monday.

This year’s theme or ‘TSI’ (Tropfest Signature Item) was ‘dream’.

In the movie, Raj plays the role of an IT worker moonlighting as a taxi driver whose dream begins to unravel.

No newbie to the acting stage, Raj’s portfolio includes scores of short films, advertisements, theatre productions and arts performances.

The Indian-born talent’s latest role connects with him on a personal level.

“This is something that really resonates on a day-today basis from the people I meet as a business consultant.”

He says the movie lends insight into the lives of hard-

working immigrants who lose sight of other priorities, becoming lonely and vulnerable.

“You’re so inclined to work towards money you forget you have certain personal and physical needs.”

Raj hopes the audience will be able to empathise.

“When you look at the back story and find out the reason they work so hard I hope they will develop a soft spot for those in those situations.”

Filmmaker Yamin Tun who wrote and directed the seven-minute long The Dream of the Driver says she had always wanted to enter Tropfest New Zealand and was inspired when she saw Raj’s work.

“It’s great because Raj’s really keen to create work and often people have limited time. It was really wonderful, he really engaged with the idea.”

The project manager for arts agency Creative NZ, says it was a very real, emotional journey.

“I hope people will say ‘gosh that’s the story of my life. I really know what that guy is going through’. I hope it resonates and that it’s real for people.”

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Botany winner goes for gold An unsuspecting local family man who shopped at Countdown Botany has won $10,000.

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Winners can choose the value in cash if they win like the Botany winner did.

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Today, the well-known hair salon is so busy that, often, clients find themselves frantically trying to score a spot in the bustling appointments calendar.

The well-patronised style hub has really gone from strength to strength with a team of professional stylists including manager Bex Brown and stylists Charelle Walker, Louise Adamson and Ally Russell.

Most of the team have been based in the eastern suburbs for many years and word of their hairdressing talents has spread far and wide.

The salon recently bid goodbye to key talent Tanya Tilch who’s set her sights on Australia and, as a result, the hunt is on for a new star.

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Jan recognised for her poppy day efforts

By Marianne Kelly

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owick RSA poppy day coordinator Jan Lawrence forgot about her duties at last Sunday’s Howick Lions in the Park and Military Tattoo, enjoying the comfort of an RSA shade cloth, not knowing that she was the recipient of the 2016 Times Veterans’ Community Service Award.

“It was very humbling and lovely,” she says.

In the days running up to the event, Mrs Lawrence, who is also on the RSA executive, was told all sorts of porkies, such as she couldn’t get poppies to the site because the tent was broken to the fact that someone was already organised to bring the van down.

When the day came she

was escorted to the shade where she joined a number of people, including Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross and Howick Ward councillor Dick Quax - “it was like a who’s who”.

“A lovely girl”, sitting alongside her turned out to be Emma Smith, deputising for her mum and Times managing director Reay Neben who was unable to do the presentation.

“It was all so nice I forgot about the RSA and what I was supposed to be doing,” Mrs Lawrence says. “It was completely out of the blue and absolutely super. They all played their act out very well.”

Mrs Lawrence got involved in RSA activities nine years ago, joining the Women’s Section. Five years

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ago she was nominated for the executive committee and this year will be her fourth coordinating Poppy Day. “Mike [Cole, then president] asked would I take over the poppies which involved only one day. It’s a huge six month job. I never

let him forget that he said it was ‘one day’.”

She does a mammoth job of organising about 500 volunteers and when the Times talked to her about her award she had already been on the phone getting Poppy Day plans in action. Volunteers are assigned to stands at retail centres, including Howick, Pakuranga, Botany, Meadowlands, Kmart Botany, Highland Park, The Hub East Tamaki, Half Moon Bay ferry terminal and at Beachlands.

Then poppies must be distributed to schools and small businesses “and there are hundreds of them”, she says.

Also included are Macleans College students who distribute more than 500 poppies throughout the East Tamaki industrial area.

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How does your garden grow?

Keeping locals in the loop ami-Lee Ross

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he weekend just gone saw another successful Howick in the Park and Military Tattoo, superbly organised by our local councillor Sharon Stewart and the Howick Lions. A big congratulations to them.

A noticeable addition to the event was the number of mayoral candidates running around.

New entrant Vic Crone spent most of the day meeting locals, as did Mark Thomas and Phil Goff stopping by between events.

The few months before an election is often called the silly season – where the election is front and centre, and politicians don’t always act in the most rational manner.

Arguably the term “silly” could be applied to much of the past three years of the Auckland Council, but none more so than last week’s consideration of the Unitary Plan and intensification.

I am no shrinking violet when it comes to Auckland growing. We must allow some intensification and greater density to accommodate growth. However, this should be decided with the public being involved and consulted.

Apparently not, if you’re the Auckland Council. Here’s the sad story from last week.

The Council first pushed forth with increased density plans that would have rezoned large chunks of Auckland to allow for more houses and apartments without any public consultation. It then withheld key information and maps from people. It then

The hard working members of Botany Downs Primary School Enviro Club are currently reaping the rewards of last year’s work, and photographer WAYNE MARTIN was there to capture it.

With a lot of help from the property manager Phil Jones and the Enviro teacher Mrs Reid, the Year 5 and 6 children have planted fruit trees and veggies in the new raised garden beds.

The school believes that having a garden is really important so that the children can see where the food comes from, learn how easy it is to grow and understand the many health benefits the fruit and vegetables bring; particularly in the fast food world we live in .

The children are excited to pick the produce and are currently eyeing the watermelons, corn and cabbages in the garden.

MP for Botany faced the wrath of angry ratepayers once the plans were scrutinised.

Then it finally was left red faced as councillors entering the silly season pulled the pin and forced the Council leadership to abandon plans all together.

The shemozzle of a process understandably left ratepayers confused. I worry for the state of Auckland housing. We need greater land supply to address escalating prices, but Aucklanders have a right to know where more townhouses and apartments will go and how to give their view.

The way Auckland Council conducted itself left locals out of the loop and without a voice. Crucial decisions were taken behind closed doors on a 30-year planning document in an attempt to avoid sunlight as an effective disinfectant.

Vic, Mark and Phil have an uphill battle in front of them. Whoever is successful needs to work hard to restore trust in New Zealand’s second-largest public entity.

They also need to pull the planning department well in to line. Current and future homeowners deserve more stability and certainty than they’re getting.

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local lad has claimed the top design scholarship in the country.

A slick digital submission scored Botany Downs Secondary College (BDSC) student Jacky Zheng the highest marks in New Zealand.

He also scored an Outstanding Scholarship in Design and Visual Communication, which puts him in the top one per cent bracket in New Zealand.

Megan Cunningham, design teacher at the college, says it was a gamble that worked.

Having just returned from a professional development course in July, Ms Cunningham sold the idea to Jacky to make a video presentation instead of an art work submission for his Year 13 NZQA exams.

The college submitted a digital video – a first for the school.

From sci-fi design and fantasy to illustration, texturising, animation, character modelling, set design, 3D characters and special effects, it’s difficult to comprehend how the 19-year-old has worked with such dexterity and finesse that would give any top video game designer a run for his money.

“When I was young, one of my favourite fairy tales was the Ugly Duckling, which teaches you that every individual is unique,” says the highly skilled student who breathed life into the ugly duckling giving it power, speed and strength in the 180 second video game he created.

Set in a futuristic environment the main character called Louise which means ‘famous warrior’ can swim, walk and fly which allows the players to explore both the land and underwater, with only the sky as the limit.

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“I wanted to create an environment that looks deserted yet creates excitement with a looming sense of danger,” says the unassuming lad who plans to do his Masters in animation and architecture at the University of Auckland.

Ms Cunningham says she is really proud of him.

“He is one of the most dedicated, passionate and hardworking students I have ever worked with and he thoroughly deserves all this attention and praise he is getting for his success.

“I feel very lucky to have been able to teach such a motivated student and have enjoyed working with him over the last five years.”

Dip Acharya, head of technology at BDSC is equally thrilled that Jacky is one of the four students in the college who has won an Outstanding

Scholarship in Design and Visual Communication 2015.

The others are Calvin Hui, Shirley Ho and Kirsten FisherMasters.

“Jacky has broken a few records in DVC at our school, he was the first student to achieve a scholarship in DVC at year 12 in 2014 as well as the first student to achieve an Outstanding Scholarship for 2015,” says Mr Acharya.

“His brief for last year’s work was to design and model a restaurant for Lake Rotorua.

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What’s On

Saint Kentigern College

Interested people are invited to attend an initial meeting at 10am on Wednesday, March 16 at Flat Bush Old School Hall.

Members of the Pakuranga U3A will be there to explain the benefits of this inexpensive, worldwide organisation where members learn subjects of interest, and in turn, teach others on subjects of their choice.

All welcome Free admission, refreshments provided. Phone Mike Groves 537-6591 or Mike Lowe 279-3956.

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Horticultural Society

Howick Horticultural Society’s monthly meeting is on Thursday, March 10, 10am, Haseler Hall, All Saint’s Church, Selwyn Road, Howick. The speaker is Graham Duffy on fuchsia cultivation.

There is also a demonstration, a raffle, trading table, library and morning tea. Visitors most welcome. Phone 534-0249.

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Light exercise and social activities for the Young@ Heart. Join in the action at the Selwyn Centre, 30 Cook St (All Saints Hall) in Howick. We are open Monday and Friday from 9.30am-1.30pm, and Wednesday 9am starting off with a light exercise programme. $3 for varied fun activities. Includes morning tea, $6 for lunch. Phone Ann 021-055-9209. To arrange pick up and drop off call Sue 534-6380.

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You’ll find bargains galore and some of the best prices around at The Garage Op Shop, 96 Udys Rd, Pakuranga. Friday 10am-2pm. Phone 576-2435 or email thegarageopshop@ pcf.gen.nz.

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Come to a fun family event to celebrate Children’s Day, 11am-2pm, on Saturday, March 5. There will be bouncy castles, children’s races, face painting, pop corn, candy floss, etc. All free. Everyone is welcome.

Bring a friend. Pakuranga Baptist Church, 219 Ti Rakau Dr (enter by 2 Fremantle Place).

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Feedback It was a denial of democratic process Thank you for your online article “Upzoning squashed” (Times online, February 26).

As one who attended this marathon six-and-a-quarter hour Auckland Council meeting, I was staggered that a number of council, and a few of the public given speaking rights, erroneously thought the row was over intensification per se – the essential building of more dwellings in our rapidlygrowing city – and that the anger came from the nimby brigade.

This brought derision and disbelief from the public gallery, as the nub of the issue was quite simply council’s denial of democratic process: behind closed doors council had introduced a swathe of ill-thought out zoning changes, without giving homeowners a remote chance to reply.

In Howick, that meant allowing a potential Great Wall of China of apartments to be built along the highest contour on the seaward side of the village, effectively destroying all of the public’s sweeping Gulf views, which epitomise this legendary area - all of this without consultation.

Mercifully the majority threw it out, and future generations of local people will thank council for uphold-

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Thank you specifically to Dick Quax and Sharon Stewart and the other wise and brave members who swung the vote. We cheered.

Janet Dickson Cockle Bay

‘Cute’ creature is aggressive Re ‘Soaking up the sun’ (Times, February 25).

Interested but alarmed to read your piece on the ‘friendly-looking sea creature’.

However a word of warning – the creature shown is a leopard seal and they are not friendly. They are aggressive and have certainly killed one diver in the Antarctica (not a Kiwi, a British scientist a few years ago). Their bullet shaped heads are unmistakeable and they are one reason why penguins hesitate to enter the water (the other reason is killer whales).

Treat all seals with respect and view at a distance. When viewing fur seals on South Georgia we were warned; you may feel you can out-run them, but trip up and you have a dangerous and very heavy problem on top of you.

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Call for more beach access for dogs I have walked dogs on the Howick beaches for 40 years and could be very rich if I was paid for the rubbish children, parents and others have left behind.

Why do they have advantages over responsible people who not only clean up after their dogs but also after them?

Marion Byrom

Petrol prices all over the place

Are we paying too much for fuel along the Pakuranga Highway?

A quick survey on Thursday, February 25 would suggest yes.

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Diesel $0.80.9/L • Z 91 regular $1.58.9/L

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Diesel $0.80.9 A trip along Ti Rakau Drive and Harris Rd showed similar pricing to Caltex Harris Rd. 91 regular $1.46.9 a litre.

Diesel $ 0.61.9 Guess where I fuel up?

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I want to congratulate Jamie Ross, your local MP, for his moral courage to stand up for the present day flag.

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It represents to me, not just some far-flung colonial empire but the best of virtues espoused over more than 150 years. Whether it represents a sense of justice, the vitality of our language, the freedom of non-bigoted religious life, the importance of education or the enjoyment of rugby, cricket or theatre and even sheep farming, we have a lot to owe especially those that served two World Wars carrying British passports.

Some might malign, for instance, Sir George Grey and the outcome of the Maori Wars but who would be aware of his efforts to found 19 native schools in South Africa or the three unsuccessful efforts for Aboriginals in South Australia?

Few would also be aware that he founded Auckland Grammar School not just for the elite zone that now exists but opened it for all students in the South Pacific.

Our sacred flag shows who shaped this country and where it was shaped.

It wasn’t somebody fleeing from a republic or a goosestepping dictatorship. It was from that flag in the corner.

To change the flag on some whim or fancy is to spit on our ancestors who helped make New Zealand what it is today.

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MAESTROS: Manukau Symphony Orchestra conductor, Professor Uwe Grodd, left, and international pianist, Professor Christopher Hinterhuber. Photo supplied/Chris Zuidyk

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Is that what it’s like these days?

Online social groups all clamouring, ‘pick me, pick me!’

There’s Neighbourly, Tinder, Table for Six, Meetup, Facebook of course, and countless more all offering a range of social networking services to suit any palate.

But that was not how I met Jess Kho, avid home chef, blogger and beaming host with recipes galore up her sleeve.

Jess had invited me, a reporter at the traditional paper, and my plus one to sample a home-cooked evening meal in her Golflands home.

Having never done anything of this sort – aside from the odd blind date or two – I was intrigued and that’s how the photographer and I found ourselves standing outside a house filled with parked cars.

Mingling in the typical suburban household were friends Jess had met through Meetup and Neighbourly and others.

The effervescent yet eccentric Jess told me her real motivation was to “connect” with people who loved to cook, by welcoming them into her home for a dining experience, collaborating with them or serving weekly

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In fact, Jess’ neighbour, a regular client who picks up takeaways on a weekly basis, says her three young boys love her creations, the ayam masak merah (a spicy tomato Malaysian chicken dish) in particular.

I learnt that my host hails from East Malaysia (Borneo) and that she never really learnt how to cook until coming to New Zealand many moons ago.

Now with her three children all grown up, Jess wanted to invest her time and energy in the kitchen.

It began with curry puffs and ham and cheese pastries, the first two starters of “a six course degustation”,

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They were followed by a Chinese style pork hock main with copious amounts of herbs, spices and Chinese wine accompanied by fried rice.

A traditional Chinese New Year dish, according to Jess, even though she doesn’t really like pork.

A beef rendang and coconut rice was the second main course and the final flourish was a fish pie made from Australian fish hake which Jess took great pains to obtain from Botany Pak’nSave and served with the puzzling combination of celery sticks with mayo on top.

Dessert was a beautiful looking black forest cake brought by a guest.

They reminded me of home, of casual family and bring-a-plate gatherings, which is not a bad thing.

But for a few minutes during the dinner I fancied myself an MKR judge (preferably of the Rachel Khoo variety) gently but firmly telling Jess what I really thought of the food and rating it out of 10 (six from me, a selfconfessed food snob).

If you have an open mind, an adventurous palate and don’t mind strangers, then Jess’ concept could be right up your alley.

Think of it as dining on a grassroots level – not fancy, off the beaten track, and with plenty of heart.

These days, it’s very fashionable at eateries to sit at a communal table next to a stranger anyway, so why not practice it in someone’s home?

Who knows, it could be the next big thing.

It’s not quite my cup of tea, but I wish Jess all the best of luck.

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Mr Hinterhuber is a professor at the University of Performing Arts in Vienna and has won several top prizes for piano competitions in Leipzig, Saarbrucken, Pretoria, Zurich and Vienna.

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Up-zoning squashed

By Marianne Kelly

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fter a widespread furore, Auckland Council has voted to remove ‘out of scope’ zoning changes from the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

Howick Ward councillors, Sharon Stewart and Dick Quax were among the 13 who voted to withdraw the contentious changes which were not directly supported by any public submissions.

Neither Mr Quax nor Mrs Stewart was a member of the council’s Unitary Plan Committee that supported the out-of-scope recommendations.

For the Howick Ward these included up-zoning the upper section of the seaward slopes of Howick between Bleakhouse Road and Tanglewood Place by two jumps, from ‘single housing’ to ‘mixed housing urban’; also a stretch along both sides of Pakuranga Road from the Pakuranga Plaza to Lloyd Elsmore Park which was moved from mixed housing suburban to mixed housing urban.

Mr Quax isn’t surprised at the widespread Super City furore over the stealth in which up-zoning was introduced to Auckland Unitary Plan deliberations.

“I have been predicting

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since 2011 that there would be problems.”

He believes the out-ofscope zoning was slipped in because council officers became aware that there was no way they could fit 280,000 houses within the 2010 MUL (metropolitan urban limit).

Independent reports written when the Auckland Plan was released and reviews of Auckland Council’s 2012 study on the city’s capacity for growth found a 400 per cent difference between the number of extra dwellings council planners projected could be achieved and the independent studies.

The council’s study said there was an extra 188,164 capacity for infill residential dwellings and 272,150

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if redevelopment occurred within the existing urban areas.

But the later independent studies showed that without major re-zoning only 45,000-60,000 dwellings could be provided in intensified form in the next 30 years.

Without major re-zoning and sticking to town centres and corridors could provide 90,000-120,000 extra dwellings.

The rub came when the independent report said that with major re-zoning in most current areas another 200,000-270,000 extra dwellings could be provided – “requiring huge political resilience”.

Mr Quax says: “The reports showed that the numbers the council pro-

jected was unachievable and could only be done with widespread major upzoning, The community would react and the councillors would have to be hard-nosed.

“That the plan is unachievable has largely been ignored by the planners and some of the political arm of the council.

“When, last NovemberDecember, the council slipped in last-minute outof-scope zonings it was done on the advice of council officials, “Mr Quax says.

“When I asked what the reasoning for out-of-scope recommendations was, the officials’ response was ‘we are using our best professional judgement’. I find that appalling. This is not a political process, it’s being run by planners.”

It resulted in a two-tier process. One tier was the draft Unitary Plan which was consulted widely. But the ‘out-of-scope’ changes that the majority of councillors have now thrown out were made with no public consultation and no chance for the people to submit.

“All these changes could be done by way of a plan change when the Unitary Plan becomes operational,” Mr Quax says. “It would give everyone affected the chance to have a hearing.”

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Building consents still on the rise Latest Statistics New Zealand building consents figures are the highest in more than a decade.

Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says national consents at 27,132 for the year and 2538 for December show residential construction is booming.

“The doubling in the annual rate of new home construction from 13,500 in 2012 to 27,000 in 2015 is unprecedented,” he says.

“This is the longest sustained growth in residential construction in New Zealand history and is now topping $1 billion a month.

“The December consent figures of 2538 are equally encouraging, as it is usually a quieter period with holidays.

Last month’s figures were one of the strongest Decembers ever.”

Dr Smith says he is particularly encouraged by the progress in Auckland.

The annual rate of new house construction in Auckland of more than 9251 in 2015 is up 21 per cent on 2014, and has been growing at more than 20 per cent every

year since the Housing Accord was entered into with the Auckland Council.

Auckland consents included 1919 apartments, up 68 per cent on the year before; 1399 townhouses, flats and units, up 43 per cent; and 5185 houses, up 10 per cent.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown says the increase in the number of apartments consented proves what Aucklanders already know, that people want affordable choices in the types of housing available.

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“It also reinforces the need for agreement this year on the Unitary Plan, the single set of planning rules to guide Auckland’s growth over the coming decades which has affordable housing and integrated public transport at its core.”

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The HRRA submission also asks that Howick Village be rezoned as a ‘local centre’ as the zoning to ‘town centre’ is inappropriate for the intimate scale and size of Howick Village.

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Hours: Weekdays from 9.00am-3.00pm Email: pakurangamp@xtra.co.nz K54119

TO LET

For more information and current rental listings visit:

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

TO LET

KYLA HOULTHAM

Rental & Property Management Specialist Professionalism Dedication Excellent Communication Proactive Approach Being an energetic and dedicated professional, Kyla ensures a reliable tenant is placed into your property.

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

Kyla Houltham, Pakuranga Office, 102 Pakuranga Rd DDI: 09 212 5729 Mobile 021 409 293 kyla.houltham@raywhite.com Mountfort Estate Agents Ltd Licensed (REAA2008)

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

HOWICK OFFICE

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

COCKLE BAY 1bdrm self con gran flat. Ktchn, bthrm, wc, lvng rm, osp. Mint cond.

Ph 021 1322972 for details.

Chinese Health Massage, mobile, deep tissue specialists, reas rates 0221671067

MASSAGE

FOCUS ON FEET. Home visits. Professional Gentle Care. Marlena RN Ph 5331150

Unit 19, 325 Ti Rakau Dr, East Tamaki.

Ph: 273 5519 or 022 330 8633 Open 10am to 9.00pm CD205971

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

Ph Evgeniya 022 431 4020 or 021 062 2231

Sports Massage

K54146

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

CD229507

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

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

WANTED TO RENT

BURSWOOD 1 brm apt.

Close shops/bus. $280 for sgle, $360 cple. N/s, n/pets, 021 369 100

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

CREDIT CARD NOW ACCEPTED

DON’T MISS OUT - BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

BUCKLANDS BEACH Peninsular, 1 brm flat, fully s/cont, Not a bedsit, close beach and bus stop, modern, small and nice, $280pw Ph: Blair 027 2061386

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

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

TO LET

GARDEN Household & General. Fast, friendly service . Ph Peter 021 393384

Ph: 0800 789 248 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

UPHOLSTERERS

Saturday, March 5, 2016 • 9am - 3pm

The friendly team specialising in home rentals and property management.

TREES Also Pauanui

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

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

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CHEMWASH R

NORTHPARK 1 lge dble brm $200; 1 sgle brm $180pw incl pwr, wtr, wifi; on-street park, buy own food; share amen, wrkng female. Ph/txt 027 825 3458

CD167856

535 1111 027 235 2517

Call Chris 021 366615 or 0508 932 532

HOWICK Flatmate wtd, lge luxurious house $350 incl pwr/wtr ph 021 243 8468

Ph: 535-9093 (027) 476-0246

SALE!

Top Fragrance and Cosmetic Brands DHL Warehouse, 24 Highbrook Drive, East Tamaki

120 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

All Tree Work - Fully Insured - Garden Mulch Over 25yrs Exp.

Remove stumps the easy way.

CD48042

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

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

BRUCE (021) 653-425 534-2595

ROOFING

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

✓ Specialist waterblasting

K54154

Certifying Plumber

Landscaping, All Tree Work & Stumps, Hedges, Chipping, Rubbish Removal Discount for Seniors Ph James 537 0037 or 021 866 125

STUMP GRINDING

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

ADAM OXLEY

EARTH GROOMERS

MASSIVE CLEARANCE

572 0000

Exterior Soft Washing of:

CD239960

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

“i won’t sting you”

L5F014

0800 888 905

Friendly prompt service, all areas of plumbing and gas undertaken.

E3C026

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Insurance Repairs Specialist Bathroom & Laundry Renovations General Maintenance Emergency Repairs

BLADECUTTERS, Tree work landscaping stumps rubbish removals hedges com weed spraying. Ph Eric 021 732 147 or 534 8797 DS TREES & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Ph Doug 021537171/537-8595

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AAA TREE/Hedge services, quality job, bargain price, free quote Russ 0212299155 ALL stumps & trees, est.48 yrs, free advice & quotes.

Low rates, Terry NZATL 0274 989080 or 530 8741

WATERBLASTING

CD140634

PLUMBERS

Qualified Arborist

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

K54141

STOPPING Old walls to paint finish a specialty, Ph 021 660 774

call Ian on 0800-000-116

Ph: Murray

CD162756

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

Grant 021 673 388

Gas & Plumbing Services

TREES

Reducing Thinning Shaping Full removal Chipped onsite or removed Good rates Great references Free quotes

For help with any constituent related matters please contact my electorate office

CD235784

ANY Plastering! In/out.

Lge/sml jobs, wall holes.

New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803

Bizzy Bee Plumbing Ltd

All about

K54159

ANTS - FLEAS - SPIDERS - FLIES WASPS - RODENTS - COCKROACHES Ph: Chris 577 4448 021 243 0004

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 ♦

WINDOW’S in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing.

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

MP Pakuranga

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 021 772 030

Visit our website: www.times.co.nz

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PEST CONTROL

Ph Josh 536 4603 or 021-074-8027

Maurice Williamson

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

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Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Mosquitos, Wasps 30+ years experience Ph Lester 524 7935 021 734 877CD237017

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

CD155961

BE BUG-FREE

KEVIN TURNER, free quotes, neat, fast, guaranteed. 535 7321 or 027 496 9784

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES

ALL ABOUT PAVING, Driveways, Patios & paths, garden edging & repair work. Ben 021 884 072 or 5345041 PAVING & Landscaping.

Free quotes. Phone Jim 027 5509 955 or 537 2988 ah

WINDOW CLEANING

KB2051

PAVING

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COCKLE BAY – MELLONS BAY - HOWICK 1 Bed studio Whitford Rd $320 Sally 1 Bed furnished Judkins Cr $420 incl p&w Sally 3 Bed Vincent St $470 Sally 3 Bed Whitford Rd $520 Sally 3 Bed Mellons Bay Rd $575 Sally 4 Bed Abercrombie St $620 Sally BOTANY DOWNS - HIGHLAND PARK 5 Bed Cascades Rd $900 Sally WHITFORD 2 bed Wades Rd $420 incl pwr Sally 3 Bed execut.

Wades Rd $1200 Sally

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

HOWICK - NORTHPARK - SOMERVILLE 3 Bed Bradbury Rd $450 Cathy/Amny PAKURANGA - HIGHLAND PARK- SUNNYHILLS 2 Bed Jade Ave $400 Amny/Cathy 2 Bed Megan Ave $430 Cathy/Amny 3 Bed Casuarina Rd $480 Cathy/Amny 3 Bed Aviemore Dr $520 Cathy/Amny 3 Bed Cascades Rd $530 Cathy/Amny BOTANY - DANNEMORA - FLAT BUSH - MISSION HEIGHTS 4 Bed Flat Bush School Rd $620 Cathy/Amny 4 Bed Flat Bush School Rd $630 Cathy/Amny 4 Bed Jeffs Rd $650 Cathy/Amny 5 Bed Redoubt Rd $800 Cathy/Amny BUCKLANDS BEACH - HALF MOON BAY - EASTERN BEACH 2 Bed Wells Rd $390 Amny/Cathy 2 Bed Galsworthy Pl $500 Amny/Cathy 3 Bed Wycherley Dr $550 Cathy/Amny 3 Bed Vanbrugh Pl $590 Cathy/Amny MOUNT WELLINGTON 2 Bed Mt Wellington H/Way $400 Cathy/Amny

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

BOTANY OFFICE

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

tracy.oliver@raywhite.com

HOWICK 2 Bed Picton St $500 BOTANY DOWNS - FLAT BUSH – DANNEMORA 3 Bed Kirikiri Lane $550 5 Bed Brooke Ridge $920 CLARKS BEACH 4 Bed +1 Clarks Beach Rd $720 OTAHUHU 3 Bed Chelsea Ave $530 AUCKLAND CENTAL 1 Bed Anzac Ave $280

Tracy Tracy Tracy Tracy Tracy Tracy

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Lloyd Reardon DDI 26 99 61 Mob 021 887 lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com HOWICK - MELLONS BAY 1 Bed Dorrit Lane $270 4 Bed Union Rd $560 BURSWOOD - PAKURANGA 4 Bed Grammar School Rd $660 DANNEMORA - FLAT BUSH 3 Bed Ballyward Cl $510 BUCKLANDS BEACH - EASTERN BEACH 2 Bed Vivian Wilson Dr $470 4 Bed Macleans Rd $730

Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd 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.houltham@raywhite.com

PAKURANGA - HIGHLAND PARK - FARM COVE - SUNNYHILLS 2 Bed Gossamer Dr $450 Michelle HOWICK - BUCKLANDS BEACH - MELLONS BAY - BOTANY DOWNS 3 Bed Mirrabooka Ave $560 Michelle 3 Bed Mark Edward Dr $725 Matt 4 Bed Pounamu Pl $730 Michelle MT WELLINGTON - PANMURE 2 Bed Longford St $450 Michelle 2 Bed Longford St $480 Michelle OTAHUHU 1 Bed Golf Ave $270 Matt DANNEMORA 4 Bed Kilkenny Dr $700 Michelle

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Admin/Customer Service

MECHANIC

SHOPFITTING

CD240030

TREE AND LANDSCAPE ASSISTANT

Whiteware Installers

DRAIN UNBLOCKER

With plumbing/drainage experience wanted.

Vehicle, phone and hourly rates negotiable.

Ph: 027 226 5321

Required Full time.

Must have full drivers licence, own transport, be motivated, physically fit with a “can do” attitude.

Experience and a Class 2 licence could be an advantage although not necessary. Please phone 0274 767 746 534 7361

Visit our website: www.times.co.nz

CHILDCARE

CD239991

19 year old girl requires full time employment in Early Childhood centre or similiar. Have completed Certificate of Early Childhood Education (Level 4) at M.I.T in 2015 as well as work experience at childcare centres. Relates very well with children and is keen to work and advance in this industry.

Please phone 021 2337614 if interested in discussing further.

CLEANER

Must be available Monday to Thursday or Friday to Sunday, 8.30am to 2pm On Call. No experience required. Must have own reliable transport.

Email CV only: hr@seghq.com

CD239977

EARLY CHILDHOOD EMPLOYMENT REQUIRED

SITUATIONS VACANT

SECURITY GUARD

PRIVATE LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

3 Positions Available

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ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - FINANCE

EAST TAMAKI SCHOOL

TEACHER AIDE - SPECIAL NEEDS

CD239901

JOINT COORDINATOR, GRIEF AND LOSS

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

Ph: 0800 677 467 Ph: 576 1507 WANTED to buy 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

“What Mighty Things from Tiny Acorns Grow”

KIDS KARATE

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

PROFESSIONAL TUITION

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

Pakuranga 576-9069 Howick 534-1619

MATHS 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

Exper’d Private Tutor 1-1 NCEA & Cambridge

Neil 535 4833 - 027 5354909 See website for details

www.bluehf.co.nz

CD225179

Music Lessons

45 Cascades Road, Pakuranga Ph: 577 3127

www.acornmeadows.co.nz

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

MUSIC tuition, flute, piano, theory. Qual and exper’d tutor, Ph Lynda 577 4361, 027 8740679 or email: lynda@flutesalive.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

0 ( ' , & $ /

Seasons and Horizons Programmes Howick

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

Physics & Science

&5$:) 5'

Receptionist Full Time

LESSONS FROM $18 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

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

0800 696 874

CD180708

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

TABLE TENNIS

Former National coach One-on-one coaching Howick-based Any level and age welcome First lesson FREE Call Steven 534 8982 or 021 181 5531

CD239744

Crawford Medical Centre is a large busy Medical Centre ‘Cornerstone Accredited’ based in central Howick.

We have a vacancy available for a receptionist to work part time, these hours include four late nights until 7pm.

Key Tasks: Ensure quality levels of patient service are maintained at excellent level Front desk and telephonist duties Essential skills: Courteous professional manner Strong patient and service focus Preferred skills: Experience in large general practice environment Skilled Medtech 32 user or other PMS system Competent in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word If you wish to apply for this role please send your CV to: anthea.turner@crawfordmedical.co.nz

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Do you have empathy and an interest in working with children and adults who are coping with loss and grief? We are seeking a suitable person to fill this part-time role to work alongside our current Coordinator for SEASONS in Howick and surrounding areas. This is a job share position and the ability to work flexible hours is required.

Seasons and Horizons are programmes of peer support groups for all ages who are missing someone important from their daily lives through death, separation of parents or other major change at home.

Relevant qualifications including Seasons Companions training and /or experience in community agencies could be an advantage. However, initial training will be provided and ongoing professional development encouraged.

Should you be interested in this Howick based position, please send your CV and any queries to griefandlossvacancy@gmail.com .

Applications close on Friday 11 March.

DRUM tuition, beg-adv.

Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170

Maths, Stats, Calculus,

We provide a programme that is challenging and educational We provide care and education for children from birth to 5 years of age We have full time and sessional spaces available We provide 20 hours ECE Funding All meals are provided and we are part of the Heart Foundation’s Healthy Heart Programme All of our staff are fully qualified and fully registered with the NZ Teachers Council Our hours of operation are 7.00am to 6.00pm Great teacher/child ratios

info@acornmeadows.co.nz

www.tonyclarke.co.nz 021 0232 6895

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Tui Plumbing & Gas is a growing family business based on Waiheke Island. We are looking for staff to join our growing team and have two vacancies.

We carry out a variety of work from minor residential and commercial maintenance through to top end designer new builds and everything in-between.

We are looking for people that have the following attributes: • Be a self starter with a responsible attitude.

• Behave with honesty and integrity.

• Have tidy work habits producing work to a high standard.

• Be willing to undergo pre-employment and ongoing random drug/alcohol testing and be Police checked.

• Have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

For the Plumber/Gasfitter: • Be a qualified plumber and or gasfitter with NZ PGDB registration.

• Have a clean NZ Drivers Licence.

For the Labourer/Apprentice: • We are looking at starting the right candidate as a labourer, but believe in training apprentices and are looking to offer an apprenticeship to the right person. It would be helpful if you have a clean restricted NZ Drivers Licence.

We can offer great rates and benefits to the right people including: • Work in a great community in a stunning location.

• Remuneration based on skills and experience.

• Paid birthday off • And more……..

Apply today to Trish Crosland via email at info@tuiplumbgas.co.nz with a copy of your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why we would want to hire you. Applications will be processed as received and close on 29th March 2016.

Howick College requires a registered nurse to work one day per week (Fridays preferable).

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

Previous experience as a school nurse or in a primary health setting is desirable.

The position commences as soon as possible.

A letter of application with current CV and contact details of three referees, together with the Support Staff Application form (which can be found on our website www.howickcollege.school.nz ) can be emailed to secretary@howick.school.nz Closing date for applications is Friday 18th March 2016.

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

We accept donations of good furniture, clothing etc.

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

EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE

To provide assistance for our Special Needs Students. Hours to be negotiated.

For the above positions please email to Principal’s PA jane@owairoa.school.nz

SCHOOL NURSE

SECOND HAND SHOP

ACORN MEADOWS

Part time position.

We are seeking a fully registered teacher to teach Mandarin to our fine students.

CD240050

Plumber/Gasfitter + Labourer/Apprentice

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

MANDARIN TEACHER

CD239659

We have an opportunity for a versatile, self-motivated caretaker to join our friendly school. You will be required to undertake a range of maintenance tasks including caretaking of the school buildings, gardening and mowing.

You will need to have very high standards, be adaptable, relate well to people, have a positive manner and share our school passion for caring for the environment.

Hours of work are 7.30am – 2.30pm.

If you have the skills and attitude we are looking for please send your cover letter, CV and the names of three referees to principal@easttamaki.school.nz. or post to: PO Box 58-035 Botany, Auckland 2163 Applications close at 4pm,Wednesday 13 March 2016

Art Classes

CD47031

School Caretaker and Gardener

Part time position.

Seeking person with excellent oral and written English, proficient computer skills, mathematical expertise and a logical mind.

High quality education within a Montessori Learning environment NZ qualified Teachers Vacancies for children from 2-6 yrs old We provide ECE 20 hours free Open Hours: 7.30am - 5.30pm Morning / afternoon tea and late afternoon snack provided Open full year - School Terms and Holiday Programme 71 Udys Road, Pakuranga, Auckland 2010 (behind St Peter’s Anglican Church) P: 09 213 1866 - 021 710 065 E: pmontessori2014@gmail.com

Contact Andy 534 6374 - 021 267 5702 www.guitar121.co.nz

FOR SALE

CD202016

OWAIROA PRIMARY SCHOOL

PAKURANGA MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE

Enrol now for TERM 1, 2016

CD240061

WANTED TO BUY

CD239101

BUCKLANDS BEACH - Start April 2016 A mature woman preferably with nursing background or solid personal care experience required to look after our mum who is on 24hr oxygen/meds and needing continual care.

Light household duties, cooking, shopping when required.

Kindness, patience and empathy an absolute. Driving licence essential. In return we offer full board and use of car, 2 days downtime, flexibility and a supportive family.

More details provided on application.

Please email mishboz@gmail.com or text Michelle 021 045 3347. References and CV necessary

Needed urgently. Immediate start, full training given.

Applicants must be physically fit as heavy lifting required. Full Class 1 licence a must, Class 2 an advantge. Salary to be discussed.

Ph/txt Paul 027 436 0840 www.dcsystems.co.nz Or Email: dcauckland@clear.net.nz

CD45807

An exciting new opportunity exists for a Panelbeater to join our busy team in East Tamaki.

Must be a qualified collision repairer, be reliable and honest with a full drivers licence.

Please contact Ian or Peter 274-4778

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We are seeking a self motivated, energetic and enthusiastic teacher to join our team.

This is a fixed term, full time position in our under two’s (for approx. 6 months).

The successful applicant must be available to work shifts between the hours of 7.15am-5.30pm.

This position is suited to a teacher who has had experience working with babies and toddlers and can work well in a team environment. Must have a passion for children and be committed to providing high quality learning experiences for the children in our care.

Qualified and unqualified (with experience) applicants considered.

Please send CV’s to Jo at: frog.puddles@xtra.co.nz

Panelbeater/Tradesperson

CD239999

ECE TEACHER

SITUATIONS VACANT

Guitar Lessons

CD227945

CD240065

South Auckland construction site. Must have current security licence (Green).

Reliable person with own transport.

Ability to interact with onsite personnel is essential. Part time and casual positions available.

Phone 027 406 6828

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SITUATIONS WANTED

SITUATIONS VACANT

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Librarian Position Available.

Starting this term, Term 1 2016. Experience using Softlink in Oliver and SCIS preferred but not essential. Work hours 9.00 am - 3.00 pm daily during school term.

Job description available. Please email secretary@elmpark.school.nz for an application form.

Applications close Wednesday 16 March.

Ph: Glen 021 947 005

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD237844

Empowers all learners to achieve their personal best

Position available. Suit semi skilled person or practical person prepared to learn.

Job includes travel/out of town with plenty of variety.

CD239980

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

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

To apply please phone Brad 534 9526 or 0275 550 335

CD237862

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD233698

We are an Automotive repair shop in Howick looking for someone to work part time in our office (15 hours per week).

This is a varied role including customer service, invoicing, general office duties, etc. The candidate needs to have excellent communication and organisation skills. Monday to Friday 9.30-12.30pm.

If interested please email: charlene@screpairs.co.nz

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Howick Howickand andPakuranga PakurangaTimes, Times,Thursday, Thursday,March March3,3,2016 2016 — 27

Club looks to expand

By Rumer-Grace Archer

T winning team: (From left) Jeff Sparkes, Keitha Harrison, Janine Hickmore and Phil Taylor.

Photo supplied

Rub of the green favours the Times

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PETS

PICTON STREET Howick, between Paris Coffee Bar & Paper Plus. Perscription glasses, brown/black tortoise shell colour. If found please Ph 021 534880

BEACHLANDS 87 Second View Ave Sat 5 March 7amnoon. Kids & adults clothes, shoes, toys, games, h/hold items, plants & much more.

Mussle fritters & fry bread.

CAT DOORS

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HOWICK, 204 Cook St, Sat 5th, 8-noon, Exercise bike, wheel chair, hh items etc

HAYNE’S GLASS

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

Special Conditions Apply

eager: Tania Gavilan is the new centre manager and competitive coach at the Howick Gymnastics Club.

Times photo Wayne Martin

HPK retain junior title Howick Pakuranga (HPK) took out the honours as the leading swimming club at the New Zealand Junior Championships in Auckland.

The club won the title for a second straight year in convincing fashion at the Sir Owen G Glenn National Aquatics Centre at AUT Millennium last weekend.

They finished with 1129 points ahead of United (Auckland) on 705 and North Shore on 563. The

female competition showed considerable depth with four HPK swimmers among the medals, led by 11-year-old Laura Wesseling with two wins and a third. There were 19 different swimmers to win gold medals and 44 on the podium. HPK earned most of their points tally in the male competition where they had six swimmers among the 31 to medal, led by 12-yearold Ryan Oliver with seven medals.

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up of two business house occasional or new players to the game, and two club bowlers.

“On behalf of all the teams, we want to sincerely thank the wonderfully welcoming members of the Bucklands Beach Bowling Club,” says Janine.

“Each year they stage a really enjoyable tournament and the members work very hard feeding and hydrating us, playing, serving and cleaning up, to make it the success it is.

Bucklands Beach Bowling Club is grateful for the support of Metlifecare and Howick Village Butchery for the business house tournament.

It also welcomes new players and members, phone 534-4574 (Tuesday afternoons and Thursdays), or email bbchbowls@yahoo. co.nz.

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

Free pick-up/delivery Satisfaction guaranteed

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After many years of rolling up, the Times team is in the lawn bowls winner’s circle.

The four of senior sales account manager Janine Hickmore, former editor PJ (Phil) Taylor, and club bowlers Jeff Sparkes and Keitha Harrison delivered the Times’ first championship victory in the popular Bucklands Beach Bowling Club’s business house tournament on Tuesday evening.

Sixteen very competent business house sides battled it out over six glorious weeks since mid-January in the most-friendly of community styles. It didn’t matter who won but how you played the game, is the unofficial code.

The Times recorded 10 wins and two loses in their 12 games, with the defeats each being by a point.

The fours are mostly made

he future is looking bright for the Howick Gymnastics Club.

The arrival of new centre manager and competitive coach, Tania Gavilan, in December last year will see the club grow in size and talent.

With current membership topping 600, the club is at full capacity and the waiting list for new members is growing rapidly.

The need for a bigger gym for the club has been noticed by the Howick Local Board who has made the case for a new facility a priority.

“We’re at a good point at the moment because they’ve seen that we need a bigger gym to continue growing not only for recreational (gymnasts) but we’ve also got very talented gymnasts who could compete internationally so we just need a bigger gym with bigger facilities,” Miss Gavilan says.

With a bigger club, Howick Gymnastics will be able to expand their programmes and offer more spaces for gymnasts.

“There’s a big waiting list at the moment and we would love to offer gymnastics to all the people who want to do it,” she says.

“It’s a really good start for any other sport, they learn the basics like flexibility, strength and it’s been studied and proved that girls who start in gymnastics

when they are young succeed in other sports later on.

“We want to provide that for everyone.”

A bigger gym will also help nurture the talent already in the club, Miss Gavilan says.

“We’ve got 10 gymnasts who are at the highest levels but we’ve also got our own 50 competitive gymnasts from five years old to 13 years old.”

The Spaniard has a background as a competitive gymnast herself having been on Spain’s national team.

She has gone on to coach in a number of clubs including the Eastern Suburbs Gymnastics Club in Glen Innes.

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Tavita to coach U18s This year the Howick Hornets Rugby League Club welcome back their “inspirational coach” Jason Tavita.

Mr Tavita, a former Howick Hornets premier player, has returned to the club to coach and mentor the under 18s after finishing his playing career at Richmond.

Since winning the First Division Fox Memorial tournament for the first time in 2011, the under 18s have had a run of unsuccessful seasons.

With a new coach on board and with the club boasting the biggest roll of players ever, the under 18s are hoping to

improve their game this year.

“The club is widely recognised as a family oriented club that punches well above its weight.

“Jason Tavita is providing through our club, a conduit to his players, an opportunity to play at the highest level,” Junior Club Captain Denie Allan says.

According to Mr Allan, the team is “stacked with potential super stars” including Mr Tavita’s son Dylan Tavita and nephew Chanel Harris-Tavita who are both in the Warriors development squad.

CONDUIT: Jason Tavita (centre) with Warriors Development Squad members Chanel HarrisTavita (left) and Dylan Tavita (right).

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Blues make super start S

uper Rugby Blues fans will have regained faith in their team after its outstanding 33-31 win against the defending champion Highlanders at Eden Park last Friday night.

It was a great start to the season under new head coach Tana Umaga and followed three encouraging wins in pre-season games. However Umaga is too smart to allow this to go to his head and has urged his players to take it one step at a time in what promises to be a tough season.

Still it was heartening to see the manner in which the Blues forwards hoed into their work in the absence of suspended skipper Jerome Kaino who will return to lead them against the Crusaders in Christchurch next Friday night.

Although beaten 27-21 by the impressive Chiefs in the absence of Israel Dagg and Ryan Crotty, the Crusaders scrum remains a powerful unit which will severely test the Blues pack.

However, with the Blues backs displaying a cohesive flow against their highly-rated Highlanders opponents, they should maintain that edge against the Crusaders.

Especially pleasing was the fluent combination between halfback Bryn Hall and Ihaia West which measured up well against classy All Blacks Aaron Smith and Lima Sopoaga.

West did miss two easy early pen-

Agnew’s Angle alties but he also scored 18 points from four penalties and three conversions and set up Melani Nanai’s try with a beautifully placed chip kick.

In 20-year-old openside flanker Blake Gibson, the Blues have a hot prospect whose outstanding try after breaking Ben Smith’s tackle was an absolute gem. Good, too, to see lock Patrick Tuipulotu enjoy a powerful game after missing most of last season upon undergoing surgery.

In Gibson, Kaino, Steven Luatua and Akiri Ioane, Umaga is immensely blessed with classy loose forwards. As expected, prop Charlie Faumuina and centre Rene Ranger made strong impacts upon coming off the reserves bench.

It was a win that suggested the Blues are gelling nicely under a new coach following a long lean run in which poor decision making, passing and catching didn’t do justice to the individual talent of some gifted backs. Under Umaga it is back to basics as he seeks to give true meaning to the importance of building a real team.

The Chiefs had cause to celebrate their gutsy come from behind win against the Crusaders and delight in the brilliance of pint sized fullback Damian McKenzie who taunted the defence with his evasive running and stopped 130kg Namani Nadolo from scoring with courageous tackle.

It was also pleasing to see clever Aaron Cruden make a good comeback after missing most of last season through injury and witness big centre Seta Tamanivalu have his best game after surprisingly failing in the few appearances he was given last year.

The team that made the biggest impact during the first round was the Brumbies who combined beautifully to humble 2015 runners-up, the Hurricanes, 58-10.

With brilliant Nehe MilnerSkudder one of the few to keep his reputation intact, this was a poor performance by the Hurricanes which went beyond the loss of superstars Ma’a Nonu and Conrad Smith. Having leaked seven tries, their defence needs to improve dramatically.

However the Brumbies are a dangerous, well-balanced team whose clash on Friday night against the Waratahs should be an absolute cracker.

Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

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