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BORDER AID: A little South Sudanese baby is given polio drops as he arrives at the border crossing in Uganda.

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he’s a former Macleans College student working on the frontlines of one of the world’s greatest humanitarian crises – and Helen Manson is calling on Kiwis to help make a difference.

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doing humanitarian photography and storytelling for Tearfund New Zealand and various other NGOs. She often travels to the borders of South Sudan – a nation where civil war broke out in December 2013 ignited by a political struggle between president Salva Kiir and former vice-president Riek Machar.

In July 2016 the conflict

stepped up a notch, and with the additional outbreak of famine, the situation in South Sudan is now considered one of the world’s greatest humanitarian crises.

It is estimated 901,000 South Sudanese refugees have crossed into Uganda due to the ongoing conflict that has forced more than two million people to flee their homes.

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have resided in Pakuranga, but sold their beloved home in June 2015 due to Shiv’s ill health and moved into Bruce McLaren Retirement Village, where they are an inspiration to the staff and community.

More than 30 people attended a celebratory afternoon tea at the village held in honour of them on May 10, including residents, staff and family.

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t was 1946 in Suva, Fiji, and Shiv Prasad had his eye on Yashwant Chaudhary. At least, that’s how she likes to start the story.

Last week, the loved-up couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village – a milestone Yashwant never imagined they would reach together.

“We’ve been really lucky so far [in health and life].

I never thought we would make it to this.”

They were only 21 when they married in an elaborate, traditional Hindu wedding hosted at Yashwant’s parents’ residence in Nausori and both pursued careers in the education sector.

Yashwant graduated as a primary school teacher from Fiji Teachers College in 1946 and devoted herself to this profession for 36 years.

In her teaching career, she was a pioneer at promoting special needs education and was proactive in promoting equal opportunities for women.

Shiv attended Auckland Teachers College in the mid 1940s and went on to serve in the Fiji Ministry of Education for 41 years, taking up various roles including head teacher, senior

CELEBRATION: Yashwant and Shiv Prasad celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with family last week. Top row, from left: Ajit Prasad, Yashwini Krishan and husband Abinesh.

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lecturer, education officer and chief education officer.

Seventy years down the track, the couple have two sons and a daughter, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren – and they’ve learnt a thing or two about what makes for a good marriage.

“Give and take... and be happy. The important thing is happiness,” said Yashwant. “You’ve got to listen to each other, too.”

Since immigrating to New Zealand in 1987, the couple

said another. Daughter Yashwini Krishan said it’s been lovely to watch her parents fully embrace their new environment at Bruce McLaren, and credited the “incredible” staff team for the care they have provided since then, particularly village manager Warren Herring and clinical manager Nicky Rijns.

She told the Times her parents’ example of marriage and commitment has taught her well. “Mum and dad’s long journey has taught us to be honest in a relationship, be tolerant and to be appreciative of each other’s qualities.”

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On Tuesday, May 23, the talented group will perform From Phantom to Les Mis at St Columba Presbyterian Church, Botany at 11am – and they’re bringing along a Guinness World Record holder. Seasoned

performer Rebecca Wright formerly held a Guinness World Record for singing upside down and joins Operatunity for the first time this month. A finalist in NZ Idol 2006, the star vocalist has an extensive history playing lead roles in prominent musicals, including Cinderella, Evita, Rent and Starlight Express.

Award-winning actress and singer Tizane McEvoy will accompany Wright, bringing to the

stage her experience performing numerous lead roles in opera and musical theatre. She recently performed alongside Operatunity resident artist Karl Perigo in Operatunity’s Glenn Miller & the Andrews Sisters tour to sold-out shows across New Zealand, and has previously been a guest soloist with both the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

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Sky Tower Stair Challenge raises $1.25m A team from the Howick Volunteer Fire Brigade (HVFB) raised close to $10,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC) by racing up Sky Tower.

They got in behind the top individual fundraiser not in a team, Maaka McKinney, too.

McKinney raised $16,430 after he spent three weeks cycling up the South Island and walking up the North Island before tackling the stairs on the day. He was greeted with an emotional haka on the morning of the event.

A group from the HVFB Richard McLaren, David Paisley and Kaileigh Howard - joined McKinney on the last mammoth 50km leg from the Bombay Hills to the Sky Tower.

They kitted up in their

fire gear, joined by a crew from the army, police and ambulance,” a spokesperson said.

“The 50km walk took them about 12.5hrs, they rested every fews km for 5 minuntes, rehydrated, ate and checked those increasingly-sore feet.

“The camaraderie, spirit and support in this pack march was a very humbling experience.

“They arrived at the Sky Tower with fire fighters lining the streets, cheering in adulation of Maaka’s phenomenal feat.”

The walk was then followed up by stellar sub-20 minute stair climb - 51 flights, 1,103 steps wearing 25kg of kit breathing apparatus.

Three other Howick Volunteer Firefighters

completed the climb, with station boss Eamonn Guinan having to withdraw “with a serious case of man-flu”, with rookie firefighter Ben Hussey taking the day with a 14.55 climb. Others to compete were Steve Flett and Ollie Griffin, and Howick career FF Andrew Tomlinson third with a scintillating climb time of 9.50.

Howick VFB collected $9892 for LBC from corporate sponsors, friends and a good chunk generously donated from the patrons of the local bars Grangers, Applejacks, The Barrel Inn, Corner bar, The Good Home, Goode Bros and Doolans, and the public.

Nine hundred firefighters from communities around New Zealand as well as Australia, USA, Chile and Croatia took to

the steps of Sky Tower.

The 2017 target was set at $900,000 which was achieved four days before the event with the figure landing well beyond the target.

The firefighters have dedicated huge amounts of their personal time over the past six months to exceed their fundraising efforts in 2016 with the top fundraising spots highly contested.

Simon Oliver from New Plymouth West Volunteer Fire Brigade who raised $25,976 was named the top fundraiser for the second year in a row.

The team that raised the most money was Auckland Airport Rescue Fire with $62,218. The brigade who raised the most money based on the number of firefighters in the team was

Tamatea Rural Fire Force with $21,505.

The current top record holder for speed is Josh Harrison from Mount Wellington Station who has kept his first place spot for seven years running reaching the top of the tower in 9 minutes and 20 seconds. In second place was William Garnett from Auckland Airport Fire Rescue who completed the climb in 9 minutes and 38 seconds, while Andrew Tomlinson from Howick Station came third.

The fastest woman up the tower was Rebecca Wright from Otara Station with a time of 13 minutes and 59 seconds.

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t’s been more than a year since Matthew Brajkovich started work on restoring the Cockle Bay domain, and now he’s asking for the support of the community.

The long-time Cockle Bay resident has major concerns about the domain in its current state.

From the gorse in the ground to a confrontation with the resident wild cat, to the presence of possums and the increasing likelihood of a huge willow breaking the bridge when it falls, there’s a lot that needs fixing, said Mr Brajkovich.

Fortunately, there’s a group willing to step up to make a positive difference.

Mr Brajkovich has pulled together 30 community members with a passion for turning the domain into a ‘true local hot spot’ for all to enjoy, including residents with connections to local schools.

He envisages the domain as a thriving habitat for wildlife, a space families can enjoy and a place where locals can feel they play a part in looking after a community asset.

“In ten years, we could look at this and go ‘wow, look what we did!’ and that would continue - for the next generation, and the next.”

First up on his to-do list is clean up and pest management, followed by planting native trees, removing the willows and growing vegetable summer crops on the John Gill Road side of the domain.

He’s got plenty of ideas to put into motion, but gaining council approval to make the changes has been difficult, admits Mr Brajkovich. He hopes an increase in community support for the project will hurry along a positive outcome.

“Trying to get the council to let people do things is the biggest barrier. There’s an atti-

tude of complacency that it can wait.

“We’ve got people who are willing and ready to go, we’re just waiting on council to give us a yes.”

Having previously worked in industrial construction, Mr Brajkovich said he understands the reservations council may hold regarding health and safety, but said he keeps that at the forefront of his mind when working, and hopes council can reach an agreement with the group giving approval for the work to take place.

“The problem is most people get fatigued and then decide to take shortcuts, and sometimes when people haven’t

done a lot of physical construction work in the past, they don’t even recognise when they are getting fatigued.

“That’s why whenever we work, it’s for a maximum of four hours. That’s enough for one day.”

Earlier this month, Mr Brajkovich found a mother duck and her little ducklings, and has credited the removal of hedgehogs and rats from the domain as the reason for their return.

He’s now encouraging locals who are keen to be involved to join the Facebook group ‘Cockle Bay Domain community restoration and garden project’.

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Sybil celebrates 100th with grace

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sked her age, 100-year-old Sybil Fortune says “21 and a hell of a lot of months”.

With grace and humour, Mrs Fortune relished the celebrations in Howick last week with family and friends.

At 100, she says she doesn’t feel any different.

“I’m just accepting of it and I have had a very good life.”

She was a music teacher. But, with World War II underway, she was seconded to the Ministry of Supply in Wellington where she met her husband Bart Fortune. A descendent of the Fortune family who came to Howick to farm in the 1850s, he was sales and promotions manager at the Wellington outpost of RCA (the

Radio Corporation of America).

He took a key role in the formation of TANZA Records with the mission “to assist New Zealand artists” and producing its first record Blue Smoke in 1949.

Sharing their love of music, the couple held concert parties for troops, particularly the many American servicemen stationed in New Zealand between 1942 and 1944.

They were married in Wellington in 1948.

Steeped in the American big band era (Mr Fortune was road manager for American singer Nat King Cole’s New Zealand tour in the early 1950s) the couple filled their home with music. They loved Frank Sinatra and Artie Shaw. Their son Gavin says his Dad “was locked into the clas-

PRINCESS FOR A DAY: Sybil Fortune celebrates her 100th birthday with her son Gavin and his wife Diane at Metlifecare Retirement Village, Highland Park.

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sics”.

“They were all marooned on the Frank Sinatra era. But when the big band era finished he couldn’t cope with rock ’n’ roll.

Mrs Fortune, however, relished its arrival and on her birthday confirmed to the Times “I love the Beatles”.

“Their lives revolved around music,” Gavin says. “On weekends I heard Swan Lake before any of the other kids.”

When Mr Fortune finished work at RCA, the couple did a stint on a sheep farm at Dargaville, a time Mrs Fortune recalls as she commands her son to “get in behind” for the Times photograph.

They moved to Auckland in 1956 building a house in Waipuna Road, the site of the Capri Clinic

today. In 1971 Mr Fortune retired as sales manager of Alex Harvey Metal Containers.

The couple sold their Waipuna Road house and moved to Piha where Mrs Fortune remained until 15 years ago. Mr Fortune died in 1998. Mrs Fortune’s family say she loved Piha, swimming every day and she loved tennis.

She also established a special rapport with the local children, always asking open-ended questions. Some of those children, now grown-up, were among the guests who celebrated the centenarian’s birthday last week. A special treat was to see her grandson Roger and his great-granddaughter Matilda who came from Newcastle, New South Wales, along with her second grandson Steven, of Auckland.

Couple and their faith take on Uganda’s war and refugees because of the vicarious trauma, but I do feel like after doing this for a few years now we’ve got a good support system around us.”

Despite the dismal circumstances, Mrs Manson said some of the people on the frontlines of the crisis still hold out hope for a future defined by peace and not war.

The avid writer, who often pens her experiences on the couple’s blog timandhelenmanson. blogspot.co.nz, has witnessed first-hand the positive difference Tearfund is making on a global scale and said she has faith in the difference everyday Kiwis can make by supporting its work.

“What I want to do for these people is to help them and do whatever I can with my humble skill to bring them some light today.

“Whether that’s a water trucking or whether that’s food or whether that’s trauma counselling in the long-term, I feel like by writing about it and sharing it with Kiwis, we do help in some way.

“We really love it, and we really believe that this works.”

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Three years on, heartbreaking scenes of destruction still permeate the defeated town, said Mrs Manson.

“It’s really bleak. They hope to return to their homes, but I’ve got pictures from Sinjar. I wouldn’t even know where to begin – that town is just annihilated.

“There’s also a lot of fear.

People are worried they’re going to get caught because ISIS say ‘we will come and find you, and if you escape, we will kill everybody that you know’.”

Harrowing tales of abuse at the hands of ISIS, teenagers forced to wear suicide belts and children gifted grenades as birthday presents are only a fraction of the unimaginable horrors Mrs Manson hears about in her communications work for local and international non-profits.

She told the Times the couple speak often to counsellors and keep in regular contact with their families back home to deal with the confronting reality of their work.

“Hearing the worst of humanity’s stories and going to sleep at night can sometimes be a challenge

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The former Pakuranga couple settled permanently in Uganda three years ago, where Mr Manson works as country director for Tearfund’s partner Tutapona – a not-for-profit organisation providing trauma counselling for victims of war and refugees.

With a desire to be positioned alongside the most traumatised people in the world, setting up operations in Uganda and Iraq was a very intentional move, said Mrs Manson.

“It’s really strategic [for us] to be in Uganda, surrounded by countries that are in such war.

“Then in Iraq it’s very strategic too because you’ve got ISIS on your doorstep.

[Tutapona] are working right in the heart of this area where people are coming out of Mosul. They’re working with people 24 to 48 hours out of being released from being sex slaves with ISIS. “These people are fresh out of captivity [and] they’re at the worst end of the spectrum that you could expect because their trauma is so fresh... they have posttraumatic stress disorder to an extent we have never seen. Most of them have suicidal tendencies.”

The mother-of-two recently returned from Iraq where she was based in Sinjar – a town located three

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’ve always wanted to travel to Cuba. Cheers to you, Howick Little Theatre, for helping me tick that one off the bucket list – 1950’s style.

I’ve chosen three ways to describe HLT’s must-see production of Our Man in Havana, because if I’m honest, one simply doesn’t seem like enough.

Hilariously witty, exceptional in presentation and wonderfully engaging.

The spy satire filled to the brim with humour tells the story of Jim Wormold – an underemployed vacuum cleaner salesman in 1950’s Cuba who is struggling to pay for his teenage daughter’s extravagant lifestyle.

When the British Secret Service request his services as their man in Havana, he simply can’t afford to say no, but in a comical turn of events worthy of a Mr Bean-style spinoff show, it becomes painstakingly obvious Mr Wormold doesn’t have a clue how to be a secret service agent.

From improvised excuses in his dealings with Cuban police, amusing sales pitches for vacuum cleaners and an innate ability to escape being poisoned by his rival, Mr Wormold keeps the entertainment

HILARIOUS: From left, Daniel Tizzard-Close waits on Hasselbacher (Andrew Maher), Milly (Emily Briggs) and Mr Wormold (Andrew Johnson) in Havana.

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levels rocketing sky high as he journeys through what it means to be their man in Havana.

With a half-eaten Kapiti icecream in hand, I sat in the middle of the packed theatre, watching actors young and old showcase an exceptional standard of versatility, talent and passion.

Director Pam Browne once told me she wanted the show to provoke thought through comedy rather than a direct statement of facts, and that’s exactly what she’s done with Our Man in Havana.

She’s pulled off an outstanding performance – seamlessly intertwining the storyline and cast with technical excellence to create a theatrical masterpiece you don’t want to miss.

If Cuba’s not on your bucket list, that’s cool. I wouldn’t dare hold it against you.

But if you’re down for a good laugh in 1950’s Cuba, I suggest you add a travel stop to the temporary bucket list, and get along to Our Man in Havana, showing at Howick Little Theatre until May 27.

You may just find you’ve changed your mind.

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ngagements, weddings, enduring commitment, new arrivals and just because – it’s all about love.

And often, the symbols of that love are beautiful pieces of jewellery that are crafted with the same love by an artist who can capture that unique story.When Chris Schweder launched Howick Village Jeweller in 1985 his vision to was to push the boundaries of jewellery design, test the limits and create pieces that embrace love.

He took his first jewellery designs to the world from a shop tucked away on the ground floor of Howickville – the village’s groovy 1980s undercover mall.

He remained true to his vision and his flair for crafting award-winning jewellery from precious metals and gems found it’s way into the hearts of jewellery lovers, both

locally and throughout New Zealand.

As the business grew Village Jeweller had a couple of moves to the south-eastern end of Picton Street and now, they have a new home at 59 Picton Street, the former location of Silks Jewellers. Chris and his team have almost come a full circle – with the new shop being only a couple of hundred of metres from where Village Jeweller started out.

They are excited to combine all that was great about Village Jeweller with the success John Lovell achieved with Silks Jewellers.

“The last few months were an unbelievably massive undertaking and surrounding ourselves with solution-based thinkers kept me remarkably calm,” says Chris.

“There will be an on-going transition during the next year and we have included the visible workshop where customers can

watch our craftsmen at work.”

The process of making an original or repairing a treasured piece has always captivated Village Jeweller customers.

Chris has always worked with artisans who share his dedication to jewellery design and throughout the years he had three young craftsmen who were New Zealand’s top apprentices.

From 1985 to 1995, Chris pushed himself and entered jewellery competitions where he frequently won national awards.

There were wedding shows, home shows, solo exhibitions at Uxbridge and Artec – all raising Chris’s profile.

His talent was recognised and for five years Chris mentored all jewellery apprentices in New Zealand until 2010.

Village Jeweller developed a skilled team and in 2013, a significant change was defining Village Jeweller as a separate entity from Schweder Bespoke.

Village Jeweller offers quality ranges from leading local and international jewellery designers whereas Schweder Bespoke is all about Chris’s boutique design service.

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Classy crafters enjoy recycling Bucklands Beach resident for eight years, Joanne Hall, is a regular stall holder at the Classy Crafts indoor market and a keen enthusiast of recycling.

“Mid 2016, I started designing and making bags after thinking about what I could do with jeans no longer in use,” Joanne said.

“I decided to repurpose the jeans and create hand bags. Denim is a hard wearing fabric that never goes out of fashion and is a popular choice to many people. My idea is to design and produce one-of-a-kind bags that no-one else has.

“This fits in with my philosophy of not wasting pre-loved items. It is satisfying taking something nobody wants anymore and using my skills to create something attractive and useful,” Joanne continues.

“It reduces landfill and hopefully encourages people to think of ways to make the most of what we have.”

Joanne’s bags are fully lined with a variety of pockets for all purposes and each is individually crafted.

Also a great fan of recycling is fellow crafter, Paul Sentch, aka ‘the brass man’. Paul is a

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“I don’t charge an hourly rate,” states Paul. “I put in whatever effort is necessary to ensure the desired result is achieved. My biggest thrill is to see the finished item restored. I enjoy watching the reaction of people when they get their treasures back in considerably better condition than when they first brought them in.”

Rona Marsh, a resident of Half Moon Bay and a regular visitor to Classy Crafts, had a brass plate in her possession which had blackened over time and she considered throwing it away.

After chatting with Paul she decided to leave in his care. A fortnight later much to her delight the plate was returned in beautiful condition revealing an intricately engraved pattern in the brass and insets of silver and copper which had hitherto been hidden.

“I was absolutely blown away,” Rona Marsh explained.

“The restored plate is beautiful. I am gifting it to my daughter and am so glad I didn’t throw it away.”

So if recycling is your thing, why not visit Classy Crafts indoor market, open 9am to 1pm every first and third Saturday of the month, at All Saints Community Hall, 30 Cook Street, Howick. You won’t be disappointed.

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■■ FRIGHT – a bad experience, small or large can trigger dissatisfaction and negative feelings.

■■ FLIGHT – having second thoughts and regrets and maybe thought of wanting to leave and go back home.

■■ FIT – adjustment to a new life, feeling settled. The time is takes to ‘feel settled’ varies from individual to individual.

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Scammers use fake purchase orders Police are warning business owners to be wary that scammers are currently using forged District Health Board invoices to swindle Kiwi businesses out of goods.

It is a similar scam to one which operated earlier this year, where scammers were sending out fake purchase orders, police said.

In this latest scam, using false email addresses, scammers have been sending forged purchase orders to businesses requesting the purchase of various items.

While the domain will look similar to the legitimate organisation, it will differ slightly with the use of full stops, dashes, or a slight rewording of the original name.

The purchase order directs the businesses to send the goods to a New Zealand freight company, which is then instructed by the scammers to forward to an overseas address.

Police are aware of one shipment from Christchurch that has made it out of the country and is destined for the UK and Asia, but there may have been more incidents.

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With the co-operation of overseas domain registering companies, several domains have been shut down by police so far, however it appears that the scammers have now registered a domain similar to a New Zealand DHB. “We are currently aware of three

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Poor English in the initial email is a common identifying factor for the scam, and the purchase orders will often have false phone numbers and email addresses on them.

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Celebrity cook and author Nadia Lim, who has fronted this year’s campaign, said she is delighted by the response so far but urges even more people to get involved.

“Having recently met some incredibly inspiring women who’ve survived breast cancer, I’m even more motivated to help raise funds that will save lives,” Nadia said. “I encourage everyone to get involved, hopefully inspired by some of the recipes I’ve developed especially for Pink Ribbon Breakfast!”

She has released a scrumptious recipe for Pear Tart (attached) as a taster of the six exclusive recipes that hosts will receive when they sign up at www.pinkribbonbreakfast. co.nz

Proceeds from this year’s Pink Ribbon Breakfasts will go towards breast cancer research, with a focus on support for clinical trials, immunotherapies, preventing the spread of cancer, improved clinical practice for better patient outcomes, and treatments for advanced breast cancer. They will also help provide breast awareness education as well as support for patients.

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Missing man confirmed deceased in Whitford Police confirmed on May 12 that a male found dead on a property in Whitford was missing man John Prangley. Mr Prangley, 55, left his Whitford address on Thursday, April 13.

Police said on April 28 that he did not take any personal belongings with him and had not made contact with family or friends which was out of character for him.

On May 10, police said they were at the scene of a sudden death at an address in Whitford.

They did not believe the death was suspicious. The matter will be referred to the coroner.

Mr Prangley’s family has asked that they be allowed to grieve their loss in private and do not wish to be contacted by media, a police spokesperson said.

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On Tuesday this week while patrolling Cockle Bay in my role as an HFO (Fisheries Officer), I came across four people filling buckets of sand from the beach and placing the buckets into the boot of their car.

I explained to them this is not allowed and the sand was returned. This is not an isolated case and I have seen this before. Taking sand from the beach contravenes a council bylaw but new residents to NZ may not know this.

Maybe our council could run an education campaign to new settlers.

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Re travel from Half Moon Bay Marina. Were you aware travel on the Gold Card starts when you swipe your card? I found out the hard way.

I was catching the 9.15am ferry to the city. The terminal is new and so I gave myself plenty of time.

I swiped my card and made my way slowly down the long walkway. I anticipated I needed 10-15 minutes before the 9.15am departure for boarding.

Coming back just after 3pm for the 3.30pm ferry, my card was declined due to insufficient funds. Come on! This is my Gold Card - I don’t need money to travel.

Checking at the office, I was told I swiped my card at 1 minute before the 8.50am deadline that day, so travel starts from when you swipe, not when you travel - (since when)?

I was told I had to go to Britomart to sort this out, but I would miss the ferry home.

I am not well and needed to just get home, so I paid the extra $7 over and above what was taken from my card already that morning. I could have been stranded had I not taken some cash.

Is this just another way for AT and ‘friends’ to devalue the Gold Card and catch us oldies out? I complained and was told that as I swiped on one minute early, my complaint was declined.

How many other Gold Card holders are going to be caught out here?

From memory, the swipe machine is not at the entrance of the terminal at, say, Devonport, but closer to the boarding ramp. Why so far away here?

Name withheld ■ Auckland Transport’s Media Relations Manager Mark Hannan responds: We’re sorry to hear about this case, the letter writer appears to have tagged on just before the cut-off time.

The SuperGold public transport benefit kicks in from 9am on weekdays. The time a customer tags-on with their AT HOP card is deemed their travel start time, as the customer tagged on at 08:49am, this is his travel start time.

COMMUNITY: Members and partners of the Pride of Howick Service club celebrating the club’s 25 years’ anniversary with lunch at Villa Maria restaurant.

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Pride of Howick celebrates 25 years Following the meeting of a small group of Howick women who wished to help the community, the Pride of Howick Service Club was formed in August 1991. The group became an incorporated society and later a charitable organisation.

The club logo says ‘Caring for the Community’ and this has continued to be our focus over the past 25 years.

The money raised and donated over this time has totalled more than $110,000. What a marvellous contribution to the community from a small group of people.

Over the years, donations have been made to many local charities including Totara Hospice South Auckland and the Howick Foodbanks, NZ Foundation for the Blind, Hearing Dogs, Kidz First, the Westpac Helicopter Trust, St John Ambulance However, we know some SuperGold passengers do require more time to board the vessel safely so we have relaxed the requirements to let them tag-on for this ferry service from 08:50am. This should be plenty of time for someone to get from the gateline and safely board the vessel before it leaves at 09:15am.

Auckland’s SuperGold customers also enjoy the “PM Peak” benefit, their SuperGold concession allows them to continue travel free of charge between 15:00 – 18:30. This benefit is not enjoyed by SuperGold customers in other parts of New Zealand.

Cheap as chips

The article published in the Times on May 11, “Colin: That’s not on”, has raised my hackles (again) over Auckland Transport’s insistence on resurfacing suburban streets in chip seal.

The responses from Auckland Transport’s spokesman, Mark Hannan, did nothing to placate me.

By Mr Hannan’s own admission, the asphalt concrete (hot-mix) surface on Kilkenny Drive was completed in 1997.

It lasted 20 years! How long is the new chip-seal forecast to last before it requires maintenance?

Mr Hannan also stated that the resurfacing in chip-seal is done in the interests of maintaining “good skid resistance”. Perhaps he would care

and Christchurch Earthquake appeal plus other needy organisations and local requests for help such as the Guy Latham Trust.

There is also involvement in street collections for the Foundation for the blind and Red Puppy Appeal and other appeals for volunteer support.

The group has the social side too, as you can see from the photograph where we are celebrating our 25th anniversary at lunch at Villa Maria Estate (winery) recently.

We meet once a month for lunch with a business meeting following and enjoy the company of partners at our special functions during the year.

Anyone wishing to join the club or seeking further information is welcome to attend our meetings.

Please phone Patricia on 534-9509 or Joy 274-0071. to explain, therefore, why street junctions, road bridges, (often susceptible to ice), and roads with higher volumes of traffic, are surfaced with hotmix. Is skid resistance unimportant here?

Mr Hannan further claims that the resurfacing of Kilkenny Drive was carried out “in accordance with Auckland Transport road resurfacing guidelines”. Perhaps the guidelines need revisiting.

Citizens of some countries are executed in accordance with the guidelines of their governments, but that doesn’t make it right!

Chip-seal is noisy, messy, ugly, damaging, and shortlived. There is only one advantage of chip-seal over hot-mix, and that is cost. Just admit it!

Graham Pilgrim, Golflands

Open letter to Auckland Transport For at least the third time of asking, would Auckland Transport please arrange for the street sweeping of Faldo Drive, Golflands.

Both “shoulders” of Faldo Drive are covered with a thick scattering of stone chips since the sloppy resurfacing job carried out by Fulton Hogan on March 21.

What does one have to do to get any action? Do I have to come and borrow the street sweeper myself?

Graham Pilgrim, Chairman, Eastpark Residents’ Association

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James always wanted to be a lawyer.

He was interested in the way the legal system operated but more importantly, it was the daily interaction with people that he enjoyed and assisting clients to solve their problems.

And now, many years on, it is the interaction with locals that keeps him going.

After so many years of being immersed in legal matters, James has become well-versed in the many nuances of his profession and knows exactly which loopholes to avoid.

Citing family law as something of a specialty, the proudly local Cockle Bay resident says he derives great satisfaction from resolving and overcoming what most perceive as difficult or insurmountable.

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Barrister and Solicitor, Michelle Donovan has joined the practice with many years experience in Public Law. Registered Legal Executives Leonie Hogg and Michelle Bailey have more than 20 years experience each in the legal arena also.

Together with the stellar support from first point of call and Legal Secretary Janine Clarke, and accounting expertise from Grace Wang, the legal practice is well known for its invaluable advice and services to the community.

All staff members live locally and James Gavin Donovan has captured the essence of a Howick business, thus receiving referrals that have lasted for generations.

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children and for their future.”

The extremely competent team at this Howick institution also offers all-encompassing law services including trusts, wills, estates, matrimonial property, and residential and commercial conveyancing. Many know to come to this wellestablished solicitor for traffic offences also.

Local businesses recognise this long-

James Donovan Solicitors has been established for 34 years and is the oldest law firm in Howick.

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Due to the success of Friday night Swing Jazz at Cuff Cafe/Bistro we will now run every Friday and Saturday Nite 6.30-9.30pm. Bookings are recommended, phone (09) 534 4495.

Friday, May 19 Sees the return of popular jazz guitar soloist Michael Howell.

Saturday, May 20 Guitarist/vocalist Sam Swindell belts out swing jazz again.

May 20 at 8am, Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Highway. Good selection of household item, bric-a-brac, clothes at half price. Come along for a bargain. Phone 534-5227.

Parenting programme

The Parenting Through Separation programme at Willowbank School. This excellent free programme was developed by the Ministry of Justice to help separating parents achieve the best outcomes for their children.

It is presented by a psychologist from Triple P New Zealand. Two sessions (7pm9pm) May 24 and May 31. To register phone Triple P 5791794.

Probus

Every Tuesday in June 9am-1pm we are celebrating the Gold Card

Carpark Carnival in partnership with Mahon Amusements is scheduled to run from Thursday, June 2 to Monday, June 5.

All the big carnival rides will be located in the carpark corner Aviemore Dr and Pakuranga Rd from 11am-7pm. Family prices.

The Ladies Probus Club of Howick Central, Friday, May 26, 10am at Nixon Hall, Sale Street, Howick. New members welcome to join this group of friendly ladies who meet once a month, have a chat over morning tea and listen to the wide range of speakers. We have a library, a knitting group, coffee groups and a movie group and would welcome anyone who would like to join us. We would like to increase our membership so any ladies who would like to come and visit are welcome.

Phone Heather 274-4747.

A free community notice-board for non-profit groups.

Send notices to whatson@times.co.nz, fax 271 8073, post to PO Box 259-243, Botany, Auckland 2163 or drop into our office at Level 1, The Lane, Botany Town Centre, 588 Chapel Road, East Tamaki.

Bible seminar

Women’s Bible Seminar, Thursdays 12.30pm-2.30pm, May 11, 50 Dunkirk Road, Panmure. Free. Call Val 5273632 or Doreen 272-2049.

Floral art

Howick Floral Art Club, Monday, May 22, Centennial Bowling Club, Selwyn Road, Howick. Doors open 11.30am for 1pm start. The competition table title will be ‘Looped Together’. This month will be a workshop ‘Working with Leaves’. Visitors welcome, $10. Come along and consider joining our friendly club. Eljean can be contacted on 534-3358 or visit our Facebook page.

Guided tour, film

Hear a talk, view galleries and watch the popular film ‘Poles Apart’ about 733 children invited to NZ in WWII, May 21, 10am-12.30pm, $10 pp including morning tea.

Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. Phone 533-3530.

Kindergarten birthday

Beachcomber Kindergarten is celebrating their 20th birthday on Wednesday, May 24. Past and present children, families and teachers are invited to help us celebrate at the kindergarten, 95 Hutchinsons Road, Howick, between 4.30pm and 6pm. RSVP by May 22 to Christine, phone 534-8058.

Country music

The next meeting of the Eastern Districts Country Music Club is at 7.30pm on May 24 at The Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Memorial Hall, Wharf Rd, Bucklands Beach. Theme for the night is NZ country music.

Lymphoedema support

Meeting, Monday, May 29, 7.30pm at Domain Lodge, 1 Boyle Cresc (off Park Rd) Grafton. Skin and wound healing and prevention of infection. All welcome.

Parking available. Enquiries Joy 625-6463.

Elim’s Got Talent

Hosted by Elim College, Saturday, May 20, 159 Botany Road for music, talent, snacks and drinks, a silent auction with prizes and more. Doors open 6.30pm, event 7pm-9pm. $8 cash only entry (family discount $25) fundraising for World Vision. Money will go to children of Syrian refugees to set up child-friendly spaces.

Petanque

Cockle Bay Reserve, every Sunday and Wednesday, 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start.

Rain or shine, finish around 4.30pm. Come and join our friendly players, easyto-learn, boules available, a social activity and keep fit at the same time. Phone Yvonne 534-5111.

‘Safe Haven’

Photographic exhibition, part of Auckland Festival of Photography June 4-June 25.

A temporary army camp provided safe haven for Polish children and adults, Pahiatua 1944-1949. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick. 10am4pm Tuesday-Friday, 12pm5pm Sunday.

Mental wellbeing group

GROW support group meets Mondays, 7pm, Highland Park House, 47 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park. Text or phone Sandy 021 049 1360 or visit www.grow.org.nz.

Bush and city walks

Enjoy the outdoors with likeminded people. Join us on our fortnightly guided walks on Sundays. A good level of fitness is required. www. aucklandnaturalhistoryclub. org for more information.

Fitness day for Donna

Donna has recently been diagnosed with MS and we are throwing a fitness party to help her raise money to travel to Moscow for the MS treatment. Sunday, May 21, Tickets $10 per class, Jayes Dance Studio, 1 Ara- Tai Rd, Half Moon Bay. Classes run for an hour beginning 12pm and include pilates, burn & tone, bootcamp, adult ballet, burlesque, disco and Zumba.

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SHOWCASE: Head along to the More than Art Studio on Cascades Road to see John A Hawken’s work.

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opportunities and social media to promote themselves and their achievements.

“For a lot of students these steps can be part of their NCEA assessments.”

The top bands selected at each of the Auckland regional heats will go on to play off for the top two places and other awards at the regional finals next month.

The North Shore final is on Friday June 9, the Auckland final is on Saturday June 10 and the Manukau final is on Friday June 16. Auckland solo-duos will compete on Saturday June

11, and Smokefree Pacifica Beats contenders will have heats on Saturday June 17 and finals on Saturday June 24.

The regional events for both Smokefree Rockquest and Smokefree Pacifica Beats run until July 7, with the top regional bands and solo/duos submitting video footage for selection to play off at the Smokefree Pacifica Beats national final on Friday September 1 at the Dorothy Winstone Centre in Auckland, followed by the Smokefree Rockquest national final on Saturday September 2.

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everal local musicians have taken another step forward in the Smokefree Rockquest challenge, New Zealand’s only nationwide, live, original music, youth event.

It was a big weekend for young Kiwi musicians with around 100 bands competing at the North Shore, Auckland Central and Manukau Smokefree Rockquest heats on Friday and Saturday.

The bands Dm7 and Identity Crisis from Ormiston Senior College, Minimal silence from Howick College and Haze from Saint Kentigern College were among the 12 Manukau-based bands to go through.

And the bands Skwid and Silvera, registered in the Auckland Central region, were in the top 12 and featured musicians from Saint Kentigern College and Pakuranga College respectively.

Smokefree Rockquest founder and director Glenn Common said the level of performances at the heats was heartening and showed entrants were getting more support for contemporary music from their schools and making use of online resources.

“Between now and the regional final, their preparation work is part of the process that makes Smokefree Rockquest and Pacifica Beats such valuable learning experiences for young people,” he said.

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Old is new again, so come and enjoy a day at the Howick Historical Village, discovering remedies and ‘cures’ of old. Visit the Nurse, concoct your remedy and beat the winter blues by being prepared well beforehand.

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Rental pressure shows less in Central Auckland, Franklin/ Manukau, and Pakuranga/Howick (2.8 per cent, 3.2 per cent and 3.4 per cent, respectively).

For new tenancies only, average weekly rent rose 7 per cent to $571 in Q1 2017 up from $533 in Q1 2016.

This compares with per annum increases of 6.1 per cent, 2.4 per cent and 4.6 per cent as measured for Q4, Q3, and Q2 of 2016.

“There are fluctuations in rent for new tenancies; however, rent for new tenancies is rising.

“Landlords typically own one, maybe two properties. Residential property is a conservative investment and landlords don’t like increasing rent.

They prefer a trustworthy longterm tenant who pays the rent on time and looks after the property.

When a property is vacated, this is a far better time to balance costs versus incoming rent.”

■■ Rent for one and two bedroom properties continue to lead increases The largest rent increases in terms of property size were for one and two bedroom homes for the past two quarters. For Q1 2017, one bedroom properties averaged $348 per week (up 5.5 per cent from $330 in Q1 2016), and two bedrooms $437 (up 5.1 per cent from $421).

A three bedroom home averaged $531, rising less than 1 per cent on last quarter ($525) and 4.3 per cent on the same quarter in 2016 ($509), while 4 bedroom homes brought in $666 (up 3.8 per cent from $641) and 5+ bedroom homes averaged $826 (up 3.7 per cent from $796).

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In Auckland City, which encompasses the central and eastern suburbs, as at May 8, there were just 209 homes available for rent through Barfoot & Thompson. Most central suburbs have three or fewer properties for renters to choose from. The situation is replicated across the rest of Auckland. On the North Shore there are 77 properties, in Waitakere 71, and in Manukau 133.

“We are Auckland’s largest private property management provider.

The number of properties we manage has been increasing 9 per cent year-on-year, so it’s not a matter of fewer listings; rather there are simply not enough rental properties to go around,” Ms Barfoot says.

■■ Average rent rising faster for new tenancies Average Auckland rent continues to rise at a relatively reasonable pace despite the high demand for rentals, increasing property sales prices, and more restrictions on finance for buying properties.

Across Auckland, renters paid around 4.6 per cent more on average in the January to March quarter (Q1) of 2017, compared with the same quarter the year before. Average weekly rent across all property types and locations was $531, up from $508.

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Vacancy rates remain extremely low, the average rent for new tenancies has increased at a faster rate than the overall average, and Barfoot & Thompson is seeing record online registrations to view properties.

“The Auckland rental market is under strain. Both landlords and tenants are beginning to feel it”, says Barfoot & Thompson Director Kiri Barfoot.

Barfoot & Thompson’s data shows that for every rental property that becomes available on average there are 44 prospective tenants. Barfoot & Thompson received 107,268 enquiries between January and March this year.

“We introduced online booking for rental property viewings in 2015.

Tenants are able to enquire about a property anytime and questions can be responded to around the clock. It has streamlined the entire process for renting by opening up communication, giving automatic reminders for viewings, and providing an easy link for people to apply for a property with no paper forms required,” says Ms Barfoot.

“The system has also given us data on rental property demand. On average around 20 people register online to view a property, but we’ve seen incredibly high demand in some instances. A record 105 people registered online to view a single rental property in Epsom recently, which was unprecedented.”

Blue oasis springs up in nature’s backyard When dreams have been dashed, it can be easy to fall into the rut of once bitten twice shy.

After a bad experience with one kitchen company, one homeowner wasn’t sure if she was ready to take the plunge just yet – until she found Jag Kitchens.

Surrounded by the beautiful native forest of West Auckland, it’s just the calm oasis Jade had been waiting for.

But Jade Reidy was determined not to give up on her hope of a new kitchen.

What’s more, the entire process from design to installation has been equally smooth-sailing.

“My old kitchen was probably about 25 years old and had been leaking – it was beyond help and it really was time for a new one.”

“Everything was so efficient, it was really pleasurable and it gave me a lot of confidence to pursue the goals I set out with.

“A girl only gets a kitchen once or twice in a lifetime – and I’m fortunate I got the right one in the end.”

Having been disappointed by the people she approached to help with the project initially, Jade proceeded with caution – until she stumbled across the Jag Kitchens website.

“I could see they really understood the whole process and wanted to make it simple for their clients which made me confident in moving forward with the whole project.”

Even distance was no obstacle for the Huia local who travelled more than an hour to Jag Kitchens’ Botany showroom in the Danske Mobler Home Centre. There, she met with designer Angela Purdy who further restored her faith in the kitchen industry.

“She was bubbly, enthusiastic, and got really excited about the project. Having someone capable but also personally interested in making your dream a reality was really important,” says Jade.

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on to other aspects. “The planning process gave me even more reason to believe this was the right decision,” says Jade.

“Being at the showroom, seeing everything on-site, being able to touch and feel and get a sense of the products from the get-go was also great.”

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water flowing through the kitchen.”

“Aesthetically, we used a recycled rimu benchtop for the front part of the kitchen and for a bit of contrast, we featured a stone bench for the other side which has worked really well.”

The hue also pays homage to the home’s origins as a nauticalthemed bach by the Manukau Harbour.

Having put up with the existing kitchen for nearly 20 years, and having spent the past year brainstorming, Jade had a clear idea in her mind of how she wanted the new space to look.

However, the stand-out has to be the colour, both Angela and Jade agree.

“That blue is the same blue people used for their bach back in the 1950s, so it’s a twist on heritage meets contemporary,” says Jade.

“It’s the best part,” says Jade.

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“It’s a very restful and gentle colour which ties in nicely with the rest of the house.”

With a few tweaks and input from Angela, Jade’s concept was realised with great result.

“We played around with the positioning of some of the drawers – because we can customise the measurements,

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fter record national median prices in March, prices are stable and sales volumes fell across New Zealand during April as the market moved past the traditional March peak and into a typical cyclical April, according to the latest figures released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ).

On a seasonally adjusted basis, the national median price rose 1 per cent indicating that the decline in the national median price for April was less than expected for this time of year.

This is further confirmed by the REINZ House Price Index (HPI) of market activity levels, which was launched last month.

Month-on-month activity nationwide was up 0.4 per cent, Auckland up 0.2 per cent and outside Auckland up 0.8 per cent, indicating stable market activity. Over the last three months, nationwide activity was up 1.4 per cent, in Auckland up 0.8 per cent, and outside Auckland up 2.5 per cent Three regions hit new record high median sale prices in April 2017 as the national median price rose 10.4 per cent to $540,000 year-on-year.

Regions seeing record median prices were Waikato (up 22.3 per cent year-on-year to $489,200), Wellington (up 18.8 per cent year-on-year to $537,000) and Otago (up 12.7 per cent to year-on-year to $381,000).

The number of sales for April 2017 was 5845, a seasonally adjusted drop of 9 per cent compared to March. Year-onyear, sales volumes declined 31 per cent, reflecting impacts on market activity such as the combination of an exceptionally wet April plus school holidays, Easter and Anzac Day. REINZ CEO Bindi Norwell said the data for April shows that the market is reasonably stable, despite the impact of a number of factors on activity right across New Zealand.

“These include severe weather in April - one of the wettest on record - and the combination of Easter (which

in Wellington and 12 per cent in Waikato. Excluding Auckland, the number of properties for sale has fallen by 3496 (-16.7 per cent) over the past 12 months.

Sales volumes drop There were 5845 unconditional residential sales in April, representing a 32 per cent decline on March and a 31 per cent decline on April 2016. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the number of sales fell 9 per cent from March to April.

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fell in March last year), plus school holidays and Anzac Day. Anecdotal evidence suggests that in some regions this was the dominant feature of the month. Importantly though, the overall tone of the market remains broadly positive, with price and sales volume drops broadly typical in April,” said Norwell.

“The Auckland region has seen a continued increase in the level of inventory with almost 2500 more homes for sale in April compared to 12 months ago and the number of weeks of inventory now the third highest in the country.

“Auckland’s median price increased by 3 per cent since April 2016, which suggests that Auckland is further through the property market cycle than the rest of New Zealand, which continues to see strong sales volume and price growth and an accompanying decline in inventory levels.”

Inventory up in Auckland, down everywhere else The number of properties available for sale continues to decline nationwide, with 1028 fewer houses for sale in April compared to 12 months ago, although the number of properties for sale in the Auckland region has increased by 2468 (+39 per cent). Compared to April 2016, the number of listings fell 3.2 per cent in Canterbury, 13.2 per cent

Median prices firm, continuing to be led by the regions The national median house price rose $51,000 (+10.4 per cent) year-on-year. Compared to March, the national median house price eased $2500 (-0.5 per cent). Gisborne and Nelson/Marlborough recorded the largest percentage increase in median price compared to April 2016, at 23 per cent, followed by Waikato at 22.3 per cent and Wellington at 18.8 per cent.

Days to sell moving higher The number of days to sell eased by one day to 34 days from March, and eased two days compared to April 2016.

Otago had the shortest days to sell at 26 days, followed by four regions at 27 days (Gisborne, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington and Otago) followed

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Million dollar homes show largest increase in volumes Between April 2016 and April 2017, the number of homes sold for more than $1 million fell by 23 per cent to 826 homes to equal 14 per cent of all dwellings sold. The number of dwellings sold under $500,000 has declined by 1714 between April 2016 and April 2017.

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ine hours of almost nonstop hula hooping with just one bathroom break is quite a feat – one that Amy McAuley has done before and intends to do again.

Two years ago, the local Powerhoop group did a Hoopa-thon in Pakuranga Plaza to fundraise for charity where the Powerhoop NZ owner accomplished the feat.

This year, she’s hoping to beat her own record.

The group will be putting on a show at the Howick bandstand on the corner of Uxbridge Rd and Picton St on Saturday May 27 beginning at 9am and going until late hoping to raise as much money as possible.

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Ms McAuley is passionate about raising money for charity. She introduced Powerhoop into New Zealand four years ago, after training as a Powerhoop instructor in Scotland and what started off as one class a week in the Howick Salvation Army church, has grown into nine Powerhoop communities around New Zealand.

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call Ian on 0800-000-116

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

CD252208

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

SS80294

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Chipping etc.

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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

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Do you want a local tradesperson?

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

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PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

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WHITFORD cottage, 1brm, lrg bthrm, open living, ktchn, dining, lounge. Must be clean & tidy. Suit wkng cple $320pw. 530 8806

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CD197785

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

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Newly refurbished, ready for final fitout.

Phone or txt Bruce 021 558 557 Highland Park Shopping Centre

Space for lease

CD167856

PAINTER & DECORATOR

KP87651

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AJ BOWKER

Remove stumps the easy way.

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

TO LEASE

CD239769

0800 506 111

CD48042

RUBBISH REMOVAL

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

STUMP GRINDING STUMP GRINDING Remove stumps the easy way.

K54154

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24 hours

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TREES

RUBBISH REMOVALS

0800 420 900

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

PLUMBER All maint wrk, no job too small. Prompt service. Ph 535 9567

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

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

CD226973

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

ROOFING

CD177471

LOCKS & ALARMS

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

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TO LET

CD251222

PLUMBERS

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

KB2051 E3C026

HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

ANY Plastering/ Painting!

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

TO LEASE

TO LEASE

CD251835

PLASTERERS

WINDOW CLEANING

CD166407

0800 245 625

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

Jim 0800 38 38 48

AFFORDABLE plastering.

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

LOCKSMITHS

and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

CD237017

CD242335

Small and large lawns Residential / Commercial Rubbish removal Trees, hedges, trimming Garden clean-ups Locally owned / operated Free quotes Ph Bruce 537 3470 or 021 0262 1890

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LAWNCARE

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CLASSIFIEDS

26 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, May 18, 2017

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

(Full Time)

CD252204

FLOOR COATING APPLICATOR/FINISHER

CD252045

We have vacancies for Specialist Floor Coating / Finisher applicators with trowel, coving and finishing skills in resin and membrane systems.

The successful candidate will • have a minimum of 3 years’ experience • be able to work both unsupervised and as part of a team • be required to undergo pre-employment drug and/ or alcohol testing • be physically fit • have a good work ethic • be available to work on weekends and extended hours • have a valid car driver licence Applicants for this position will be required to have NZ residency or valid work permit.

Please email your CV including references to: shanley@topcoat.co.nz

RELIABLE DELIVERY STAFF

MEDICAL RECEPTIONISTS PART TIME – Work Locally

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

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

Part Time – Fixed Term We invite applications from inspirational practitioners.

Sound knowledge of the Science curriculum is essential.

Position commences end of June – 4th December 2017.

The successful candidate must support the special character of our college in an authentic way and contribute to school co-curricular life.

Applications close: Monday 15th June, may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found.

All applicants must complete our application pack.

Please email the Principals PA: Raewyn.Openshaw@elim.school.nz or phone (09 9512376)

We sell:

We accept donations of: Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

9 Ben Lomond Cres

Open 6 Days

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Relieving Teachers

Collaborative Teacher/Learner Relievers Needed:

Driving Miss Daisy (Howick) Part Time Driver Required

Driving Miss Daisy is a business with a big heart that serves the local community. We are looking for a driver to join our team who is kind, patient and friendly. This position requires someone who is organised, motivated and enjoys being with and helping others. In return you will gain great job satisfaction, variety and a good lifestyle.

The job has variable hours depending on the demand each day. The position involves some weekend work on a rostered basis.

This position requires you to have a P endorsement on your drivers’ licence and a current First Aid Certificate. These qualifications can be gained once your application has been successful.

All applications must include a covering letter and a one page CV. Please email Sue: howick@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

School Administrator 8.00am – 12.45pm reception, general office duties

CD252100

PR252192

Due to a change of circumstances we are looking to appoint a friendly, efficient and reliable staff member to join our Administration Team. You will need good interpersonal skills, competence in the use of digital tools, a ‘can-do’, service-focussed attitude and ability to work flexibly under pressure.

This is a 5-day a week position, term time only, with some additional hours in the school holidays. It also includes the role of Board Minute Secretary, one evening a month.

Position commences Tuesday 6 June 2017, with some induction during the week of 29 May- 2 June.

An application package can be downloaded from our school website. www.macleansprimary.school.nz Application forms and a current CV should be submitted to the Principal, Brian Bayly.

10 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach.

Ph 534-5191 Applications close at 4pm on Monday 22 May 2017.

Are you interested in an opportunity to teach and learn in a collaborative learning environment where we all are “Learning to Grow : Growing to Learn”? We have relieving positions to offer people who believe in finding the potential in every child they learn with, have a strong working content knowledge and effective pedagogy of the current literacy and numeracy practices across the curriculum and are strategically organised. This is suitable for beginning teachers.

See our website for more information about our school www.baverstock.school.nz Please submit a CV, letter of application and names and contact details of three referees to Frances Fraser, Executive Officer to office@baverstock.school.nz

SANCTA MARIA COLLEGE

DRUMS TEACHER

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PAKURANGA/BURSWOOD RUN#5A: Tiraumea Dr (part of), Dolphin St, Jan Pl, Aurea Ave, Tiaka Pl RUN#16G: Elderberry Rd, Dulwich Pl, Tullis Pl, Shenton Pl, Waylen Pl NORTHPARK/SHAMROCK PARK/SOMERVILLE RUN#24HHH: Whitford Rd (part of), The Mews, Chapel Rd (part of) RUN#24I: Eastridge Crt, Fieldstone Ct, Whitford Rd (part of) RUN#28AA: Jane Eyre Dr, Pinter Pl, Larkin Pl, Tumbridge Pl, Somerville Rd (part of), Haven Crest, Romano Mews BUCKLANDS BEACH/MELLONS BAY RUN#46A: Bleakhouse Rd (part of), Oliver Twist Ave, Micawber Pl RUN#47A: Bleakhouse Rd (part of) RUN#49D: Bucklands Beach Rd(part of), Wells Rd, Yacht Pl, Mander Pl

Science Y9 –11 (Maternity Leave)

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CD252184

East Care is looking to recruit two Receptionists to compliment our large reception team.

Packages consist of a mix of weekend, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts. (Overnight shifts are from 10.30pm7.30am).

Key to this role is your ability to be patient focused in this busy fast paced environment, deliver first class reception services, including client appointments, bookings and referrals, maintaining and updating medical records, liaising with internal and external clinical teams, invoicing and receipting, and ensuring the smooth running of the front-of house environment.

The successful applicant will need to:• Be punctual and have good time management • Have excellent keyboard, computer and telephone skills • Be flexible to cover annual leave for other team members • Have excellent oral and written communication skills • Be able to communicate in a warm and friendly manner with a diverse group of people Knowledge of MedTech32 would be an advantage although training in this software will be provided. * Applications close 26 May 2017 Please forward your CV and covering letter to: Reception Manager - East Care Limited PO Box 38-306, Howick 2145 Email to: debbie@eastcare.co.nz ** Applications will only be accepted from candidates that are NZ Citizens, Permanent Residents or those holding a valid Work Permit.

East Care Accident, Medical and Specialist Centre is unable to assist with immigration requirements.

Very tidy condition Well Maintained Contact Wendy 021 535 436 / 537 0991

CD252227

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

We are a friendly storage solutions store where customer service is our number one priority.

We are looking for a friendly, versatile person who is a great salesperson with team leadership qualities. Must have an excellent command of English and be of reasonable fitness as some lifting is required.

This is a full time position 35-40 hours per week including one day per weekend.

Please reply with your CV and a covering letter to: botany@storagebox.co.nz

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Part Time Key Attributes • 5 years plus experience in an office environment will be preferred • Excellent command of the English language with strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to prioritise tasks according to importance • Multi-tasking capability without compromising on quality • Well presented, dependable, punctual and able to work in flexible working hours • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, Exonet Accounting/Job Costing Software and IMS Payroll are desirable Full job description can be found on our website http://www.howickltd.com/careers Applicants for this position should have NZ residency to be considered.

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to info@howickltd.com

Role involves light household duties, providing all personal cares, driving, supporting outside activities.

Must have previous experience working with physical and intellectual disabilities, to support a 55 year old man, in his own home, with a Traumatic Brain Injury.

Impeccable references and a full drivers licence required. You must have good command of the English language and a great sense of humour.

Hours include every second Saturday 5pm to 10pm + sleep over and every Sunday 5pm till 10pm + sleep over with opportunity to pick up additional hours as required.

Please send CV to: moodz@xnet.co.nz

Small - Medium - Large People Movers Cargo Vans

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

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Required for a Howick based Manufacturing Company

Botany area

CD252072

Receptionist/Admin Help

STORAGE BOX BOTANY

Weekend Caregiver

Tueday to Friday 12 hours per week. School Holidays Negotiable. The applicant must be self motivated, be proficient in Microsoft Office and Xero and have secretarial, banking and accounts experience. An affinity for the Church environment and culture, and a willingness to connect with the community is crucial. We need a person to deliver in all aspects and look for opportunities to add value to the role.

A job description is available on request.

Applications close Sunday 4 June 2017 Email office@stjohnsbb.org.nz

PART TIME person req’d for installation work, decking, fencing Ph: 02102369767 John

RETAIL SALES PERSON

CD252135

An active person to demonstrate / prepare / cook Countdown $15 meals, as per current recipes.

Must be an exceptional communicator, male or female student would be welcome to apply. Each Tuesday in May. $100 donation each week.

Demonstration would be total of 3 hours (prep, demo clean up) everything supplied.

As I am currently overseas please email meBruce) your contact to :highlandcentre@xtra.co.nz

Wide range of vehicles for sale

CD227945

Cooking demonstrator

CARS FOR SALE

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Fit person to assist manager each Tuesday in June for Gold Card Tuesday 8am to 2pm. Travel expenses can be met.

CD240151

Casual Volunteer

CD252053

Highland Park Shopping Centre

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

Applicants must hold a Bar Manager’s licence or be in the process of obtaining one and be able to work unsupervised.

Enquiries to Chrissie Ph: 022 654 1596 Maraetai Beach Boating Club or email: admin@maraetaiboatclub.org.nz

2-3 years experience required in the building trade.

Please email your CV: alanyarrall@yahoo.co.nz

CD252097

BAR PERSON - Part Time

We are a small Distribution Company in the Hospitality Industry and are seeking an outgoing person to join our dynamic friendly team. This is an active and mentally challenging role, therefore better suited to a person with a naturally calm personality.

The successful applicant will: • Be physically fit, flexible and reliable a must • Maintain a clean Drivers Licence • Be customer service focussed • Be able to work Monday to Saturday inclusive Please send CV to sales@crystalbayfoods.co.nz or call 09 274 5853

PAKURANGA 22 Kentigern Close (opp Pak Plaza) Sat 20th 8am. Decluttering, downsizing & moving house, everything must go incl tools.

BUILDERS ASSISTANT / HAMMERHAND CD251828

Driver/Storeperson

Must be experienced for this full time position which includes rostered weekends.

Good pay for the success applicant.

Immediate start in Palmers Cafe, Pakuranga.

Please email or phone damon.ropata@palmers.net.nz or phone 022 043 0908

CD252291

Phone 027 675 9981 to arrange interview with CV

CD252278

Mature minded lady with flexibility wanted for medical reception work in a busy small practice in Howick.

Must have MedTech experience (essential), be able to multi-task and have excellent communication skills.

Wednesday mornings 8:15am - 1:00pm and Thursday afternoons 1:00-6:00pm. Start mid late June.

Please send/fax CV to: Howick Health and Medical Centre, 108 Ridge Rd Howick.

Ph: (09) 534 3978, Fax (09) 537 3672 or email howickreception@outlook.com

Busy Howick hair salon requires a senior hair stylist on a full time or casual basis.

Must have colour and perming experience.

Employment details to be discussed at interview.

GARAGE SALES

Office Admin

CAFE BARISTA / WAIT STAFF

CD252127

Part time (9.75 hours/week)

SENIOR HAIR STYLIST

Caregivers are required for a friendly Rest Home situated in Botany. Experience is preferred.

Written and spoken English is essential. The positions are full time and part time.

If you are interested, email your CV to: howickmanor@yahoo.co.nz or please call 535 5863 between 10am and 4pm.

CD251749

Medical Receptionist in Howick

Small busy architectural firm requires an architectural technician on full time or contractural basis to produce contract drawings for building consents.

Competitive remuneration offered.

Phone 527 6835 or send cv to: shelley@kva.kiwi

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CAREGIVERS

CD252249

CD252238

A large wholesale bakery in Pakuranga requires a night shift packer.

This is a full time role, start time 6.30pm, 9-10 hours per shift, 4 nights per week including at least 1 weekend night. Busy, physical role, requiring applicants to be constantly on their feet packing artisan breads for over 200 customers.

An eye for detail, team player and a head for numbers is a must.

Please email applications to:

info@wildwheat.co.nz

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ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN

NIGHT SHIFT PACKER

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Itinerant position (1.75hrs/week) Fixed-Term; Part-Time; Term-Time only We are looking for an experienced teacher of drums who can teach jazz and notation as well as rock and pop styles. The position involves teaching individual or/and paired lessons.

Qualifications are not essential but teacher registration and/ or LAT is a must.

Hours: 1.75 hours a week (to be scheduled by negotiation for either Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays); School Terms ONLY. To commence: as soon as possible.

Application form is available on our website: www.sanctamaria.school.nz Apply in writing enclosing application form and CV to: Sancta Maria College; HoD Music - Stuart Gibbs; 319 Te Irirangi Drive, Flat Bush, Auckland 2016 Or email: s.gibbs@sanctamaria.school.nz Applications close: Monday, 29 May 2017 at 4pm

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

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Few fans singing the Blues S

inging the Blues isn’t offering much joy to coach Tana Umaga and the Aucklandbased Super Rugby team’s fans.

While six wins from 11 games is slightly better than their league counterpart Warriors’ four from 10, they still sit bottom of the NZ franchise.

Their problem is not so much lack of individual talent as a lack of cohesion despite the best efforts of Umaga and forward coach Steve Jackson.

The tight five is solid, especially when Charlie Fauimuina starts at tight-head prop, and rangy Scott Scrafton is coming on nicely as powerful Patrick Tuipulotu’s locking partner.

With loose forwards of the calibre of Steven Luatua, Akira Ioane, Jerome Kaino and Blake Gibson, the pack doesn’t lack strong ball carriers.

That is also true of a backline that boasts the likes of Augustine Pulu, Sonny Bill Williams

and George Moala inside champion wings Reiko Ioane and Matt Duffie who, on current form, rate among the best in the country.

Furthermore any team that can afford to leave an attacker of Melanai Nanai’s class on the reserves bench must have incredible talent to choose from.

So why are they not performing with the finesse we are seeing from the Crusaders and Hurricanes?

In the past it has been fashionable to put it down to the lack of a top class first five of the calibre of Beauden Barrett, Aaron Cruden, Lima Sopoaga and Richie Mo’unga.

However the main problem is that the forwards are too slow to provide quick ball from breakdowns, thus allowing opposing defences to swamp their backs before they can gain momentum.

Certainly nuggety halfback Pulu has added attacking punch in close. But hopes that play-

SOLID: Blues coach Tana Umaga (left) knows the problem with the team isn’t individual talent. He is pictured here with sports writer Ivan Agnew.

maker second-five Sonny Bill Williams would provide much needed cohesion and set up tries has failed to materialise.

Which is understandable given the little time he has played since

suffering a bad injury at the Rio Olympics.

Nevertheless. more urgency from the forwards at breakdowns would provide the backs with more space to emulate the eight tries they scored in their 50-32 demolition of the Cheetahs.

Highlights of that match were a stunning try by Akira Ioane and a double from little brother, Reiko.

Meanwhile the impact new coach Brett ‘Razor” Robertson has had on the unbeaten Crusaders has been stunning, culminating in their last round 20-12 win against the Super Rugby defending champion Hurricanes.

In a match in which flanker Matt Todd scored the only try against a team that has chalked up a prolific try-scoring record, that performance personifies the Crusaders tight, in-your-face defence.

More importantly, it demonstrated their forward dominance despite the absence of the injured

Pakuranga nails strong win Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s premiers recorded a credible 32-20 win over a dangerous East Tamaki side at the weekend.

The win places PURC on the top of the competition alongside University.

Pita Alatini, the premiers coach and PURC’s director of rugby, is pleased with the result which secured five points and puts the prems in a good frame to be in the top eight for the next round.

“This East Tamaki

team is one to watch out for,” he said.

“They play a wellstructured game plan as we found out in the first 20 minutes when we were 13-0 down.

“We fought back to secure the game but we made it hard for

ourselves through our unforced errors.

“We will address those issues this week before we head to Orakei to play Grammar Tech this weekend. It’s going to be a tough grind as they were heavily defeated

by University.”

Times photos Wayne Martin

Club results

■ Premiers (32) vs East Tamaki (20) @ Bell Park, 2.45pm – Try Scorers: Sam Vaevae, Sam Shearer, Lino Tiatia, Sam Prattley. Conversions: Rupert van der Pol x3. Penalties: Rupert van der Pol x2. Player of the Day: Lino Tiatia.

■ Premier Development (51) vs East Tamaki (14) @ Bell Park, 1.00pm – Try Scorers: Paula Maama, Aula Silipa, TJ Meleisea x2, Mosese Halahuni x3, Will Rew, Jonothan Pearce. Conversions: Cameron James x3. Player of the Day: Cruise Tito.

■ Under 20s (17) vs East Tamaki (24) @ LEP 6, 1.00pm – Try Scorers: Rajal Sharma. Penalties: Obey Samate x4. Player of the Day: Hausia Vaiangina.

■ First Grade (10) vs Papatoetoe (0) @ Papatoetoe, 2.45pm – Try Scorers: Shaun Cross. Conversions: Sean Robb. Penalties: Sean Robb. Player of the Day: Zac McKavanagh.

■ Taipans (61) vs College Rifle Shooters (8) @ College Rifles, 1pm – Try Scorers: Andrew Turner, James MacKinder, Dylan Campbell, Logan Kinnear, Liam Crowe, Jamie Petford x2, Daniel Devane, Ryan White. Conversions: Andrew Turner x8. Player of the Day: Logan Kinnear.

■ Suburbs 21 (T Yandall, L Visinia, M Keresoma tries, C Perry 3 con) ■ Eden 16 (N Napaa try, R Costa

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Kieran Read and suspended Sam Whitelock. It also illustrated their incredible depth when 20-year-old, 1.99m Tasman lock Quinton Strange made such a strong impact off the bench.

With the Crusaders tight five so dominant in the set pieces, standin captain Todd led an impressive loose forward presence until he left the field with a concussion.

With Ryan Crotty directing the Crusanders backline attack and firing in a couple of accurate cross-kicks, there wasn’t much good ball available for the Barrett brothers to prosper.

However combative halfback PJ Perenara showed his class behind a beaten pack with a typical tenacious performance and second-five Ngani Laumape made two strong breaks in breaking the tackle of the hugely promising Richie Mo’unga.

Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer and author

Rugby results

Auckland Premier Rugby Results – Round 5

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MONDAY 22 Rise7:17am Set5:17pm 7:49 to 9:49am 8:15 to 10:15pm 3:38am 4:06pm Rise2:32am Set2:59pm

con, R Costa 2, M Leana pen) Halftime: 14-13 ■ Ponsonby 68 (S Perofeta 3, F Vaha’akolo 2, W Waitohi, K Masina, J Trainor, T Fox-Matamua, P Collier tries, W Talataina-Mu 9 con) ■ Otahuhu 10 (M Kapeli tries, T Tavae con, T Tavae pen) Halftime: 19-3 ■ University 67 (B Helleur 2, M King 2, M Jones 2, U Fetalaiga, F Cain, C McCowan tries, T ElkingtonMacDonald 6, T Morton 2 con, T Elkington MacDonald 2 pen) ■ Grammar Tec 15 (M Lam, F Teutau tries, H Plummer con, H Plummer pen) Halftime: 29-3 ■ Marist 30 (S Rayasi 4, D Afamasaga tries, J Saena con, J Saena pen) ■ Waitakere 16 (C Valentine, B Afamasaga tries, L Malaefono 2 pen) Halftime: 20-13 ■ Manukau 57 (Penalty tries 3, C Fonoti, A Langoia, B Motuliki, S Tuihalangingie, T Tia, S Tongotongo tries, N Vi, C Fonoti, B Motuliki con) ■ Mt Wellington 6 (L Fosita 2 pen) Halftime: 17-6 ■ Papatoetoe 33 (O Williams 2, D Leuila, T Iese, J Kurisaqila tries, D Leuila 4 con) ■ Waitemata 24 (F Tavita 2, M Qiolevu, M Ozich tries, K Siemensen 2 con) Halftime: 14-7 ■ Pakuranga 32 (S Vaevae, S Shearer, L Tiatia, S Prattley tries, R Van Der Pol 3 con, R Van Der Pol 2 pen) ■ East Tamaki 20 (S Taufa, G Crichton tries, T Iosua 2 con, T Iosua 2 pen) Halftime: 21-13 ■ College Rifles - BYE

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