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Howick Santa Parade

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Sunday, December 4 Parade starts 2.30pm Pre-Parade entertainment from 1.30pm

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SHOP & WIN! Howick Village from now to 8pm Midnight Madness Friday, Nov 18.

Botany store has donated a luxurious Milano 4 Queen Bed by Slumberzone NZ complete with Logan & Mason duvet cover set and Christmas gifts donated by Howick Village members – all to make your Christmas special!

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Friday, November 18, 9am til midnight Shop and go in the draw to win a luxurious Milano 4 Queen Bed prize package, from now through to 8pm on Midnight Madness!

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eel like the Princess and the Pea most nights? Well, here’s an early Christmas present that will keep sleepers dreaming sweet dreams all through the holiday season.

Yes, this is the last chance for retail enthusiasts to hit the shops and go in the draw to win a super duper top notch bed from Dream Beds Botany’s latest premium range, Milano 4.

The Milano 4 is 1 of the most luxurious, most loved beds, and is a source of pride as it was designed by Italians George and Niki Balani of Dream Beds, together with the sleep technicians at Slumberzone. It is the perfect balance between optimum support and plush, deluxe comfort - you’ll feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud!

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■ Silky, plush teddy fabric is breathable, working together with the gel infused memory foam for a cooler sleeping surface.

The queen-sized Milano 4 model valued at $6598 is accompanied by exquisite bed linen and features a stack of other Christmas pressies from Howick businesses, bringing the total value to $8000.

Just spend a minimum of $20 in one transaction at any participating Howick Vil-

lage business until tomorrow, November 18, 8pm and be in the draw to win this ultimate prize!

Each transaction offers one entry and there are no limits to the number of entries. All shoppers need to do is to write their name, address and phone number on the receipt and place their entry in a bucket at a participating shop.

The draw will take place on Tuesday, November 22.

So get shopping and have all your Christmases come at once with this Milano 4 present!

Fun night for all the family A fun night of shopping, dining, music and entertainment will be happening at Howick Village tomorrow, Friday, November 18.

The majority of retail shops are open with some super specials to be had, in time for Christmas. Street vendors will also be trading.

The atmosphere is festive. Other highlights include dancing, choir, pipebands, face painting, kids’ entertainers and much more.

There is the opportunity for children to make a decoration and place it on the Christmas tree.

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this year, it’s again on Sunday, December 4 starting at 2.30pm.

The popular Fencible Walk Park display and Snow Cave will again come to life as well as a special pre-Christmas public appearance by Santa Claus, one of the many features of Midnight Madness.

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get all retailers together at the same time on the same night to open until midnight and to all have super specials.

“A contribution towards the advertising was requested and within five days we had the funds.

“It was a spectacular success and is now a permanent fixture on the HVBA calendar,” says John.

Jenny adds: “Both Midnight Madness and the Howick Santa Parade have grown in popularity so much over the years that the need came to leave a reasonable gap between the two events.

“The popularity of both events has continued to rise and has been the reason to change the day for the Santa Parade.”

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or years, shoppers have relied on Midnight Madness as a way to make a start on Christmas shopping while enjoying all the revelry and vibrant mood of Howick village.

It’s a great night for all and a time where locals catch up and socialise, take advantage of fantastic bargains as well as celebrate the countdown to the big day.

But how did it all begin?

Howick Village Business Association (HVBA) town centre manager Jenny Foster says Midnight Madness commenced in 1992 to complement the Howick Santa Parade.

“The idea was to begin the Christmas season with a shopping promotion that was followed by the Howick Santa Parade,” says Mrs Foster.

“In those years, the Santa Parade was the very next day.”

John Lovell, of Silks Jewellers in Picton Street, a new jeweller in town at the time, says he invited “everyone” including Howick business owners and operators, to a breakfast meeting at the Information Centre.

He floated the new concept for Midnight Madness, which had never happened before in the township.

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Midnight Madness at The Terraces

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owick’s darling boutique strip, The Terraces, is all set to dazzle on Midnight Madness with an array of quirky offerings.

The varied group of retailers, found just a short hop, skip and jump from Picton Street, is jingling their Christmas bells and lighting their festive candles to ensure shoppers make their way to the special location, between the Wellington Street car park and Fencible Drive.

Redeveloped in 2010 and launched the following year as a retail and residential project, The Terraces replaces what used to be known as Howickville, Howick Mall and later, Centrepoint, bringing a well-tailored selection of gifts and unique services.

In fact, it has everything people need to be radiant, relaxed and prepped for the upcoming festive season.

For presents for little ones, it’s always good to pay a visit to Stomp Kids Shoes. The children’s footwear specialist has all the best sandals, jandals, and shoes for growing feet decorated in fun themes such as Twinkle Toes and Frozen and brands such as Asics, Bobux, Skechers and Richter.

For adults, a beautiful experience beckons at Hair at The Terraces.

If the ends are looking a little

frazzled, the colour is fading, and the roots are in need of a little uplifting, then Hair at The Terraces is the place to be.

Offering stylish hairdos, cuts and colours from a professional team, this popular salon will refresh and pamper bringing much-needed salvation to create healthy, glossy tresses so beneficial for the party season.

Alternatively share the experience by lighting up someone’s Christmas with a gift voucher.

There’s nothing like a nice blow wave to take advantage of for the next social event on the calendar which is sure to be not far away.

And there’s bound to be gift packs galore whether it’s professional hair products, tools, and in-home treatments that some-

one will love to receive from Father Christmas.

When all that retail therapy of Midnight Madness is finished, it’s time to think about pampering those hardworking digits.

NAM Nails has colours and services galore – pick a festive pattern, create a feature nail, or look extra polished with some French tips. Voila, beautiful hands and feet that look like they have never done a day’s work!

On the other side of The Terraces facing Fencible Drive, the popular Monterey Cinemas is a beacon of art, entertainment and riveting theatre.

We will be screening a 7.30 pm and 8.40pm session of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them which is the latest blockbuster

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While there, make a note to pop in to Swimgym and book summer swimming classes for the children and over the break to ensure your children are safe on the water over the summer.

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Pakuranga man is facing a string of charges in relation to multiple burglaries after police found up to $50,000 worth of stolen property at his house.

The 25-year-old allegedly committed a spate of burglaries in Howick, Pakuranga and Golflands, breaking into homes and fleeing on his bicycle with small, valuable items.

His alleged stealing spree came to an end after an electronics item taken during a burglary was tracked down to a local second-hand dealer, police told the Times this week.

The stolen item’s serial number was reported to police. It was entered into a second-hand dealer database and then matched to an item in a local store.

The man’s details had been logged by the second-hand dealer when he pawned the electronic item and police arrested him late last month on a receiving charge.

This was his first arrest, so it was only when police fingerprinted and photographed him, and did a DNA test, that they got a fingerprint link to another burglary on Golfland Drive in Golflands.

This was enough for police to secure a search warrant.

The officer in charge of the case, Constable Jasmine Horner-Pascoe, told the Times on Tuesday that police went to the man’s address in Pakuranga on October 31 to search for property taken during the Golfland Drive burglary.

But they found much more.

Constable Horner-Pascoe said up to $50,000 worth of stolen property was recovered from the man’s house.

Police found stolen pearl necklaces, rings, gold bracelets, earrings and other jewellery, as well as souvenir coins, medals, what appears to be a World War II-era bayonet, and even an historic stamp collection.

During the two weeks following the search of the man’s house, while members of the Counties Manukau East Police Tactical Crime Unit continued to investigate the case, more fingerprint and DNA links were uncovered and the man was forensically linked to multiple burglaries in Pakuranga and Howick.

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egend goes that Nafanua is the mythical goddess of war in Samoa. As a goddess of war, it was her responsibility to protect her family and save her village from enemies.

The school production of Botany Downs Secondary College (BDSC) to be held today and tomorrow (November 17 and 18) at 7.30pm is about Nafanua, a powerful and mysterious ancient myth, set in Samoa with characters common to many Pacific Islands including Fiji Tonga and Samoa.

Ticket includes a few nibbles of the Samoan variety.

This story is being brought to life by a talented and dedicated cast of BDSC Year 9 and 10 students.

An original work, researched and devised by drama teacher Raquela Fouche along with the cast members, the storyline revolves around the warrior woman named Nafanua with central themes of courage and justice.

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line of the play and from there we workshopped scenes and students added their own interpretation of the character as well as parts of their dialogue. We all enjoyed watching the individual

scenes evolve and take on a life of their own,” she says.

Many scenes involve the entire cast in an ensemble way with cast members taking on a variety of roles.

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2016

By-election date confirmed ELECTIONS

By Scott Yeoman The by-election for the Botany subdivision seat of the Howick Local Board will be held on February 17, 2017.

Auckland Council confirmed the date to the Times on Tuesday evening.

It will be a postal vote like the October elections.

The by-election was triggered by the surprise resignation of newly-sworn in Howick Local Board member Lucy Schwaner.

Auckland Council governance director Phil Wilson said earlier this month that under the legislation, there is no ability in this case to take the next highest polling candidate from the triennial election. “Where an extraordinary vacancy occurs between September 28 and November 20, a by-election cannot occur any earlier than Friday, 17 February, 2017,” he added.

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Candidate nominations will open next Thursday (November 24) and will close at 12pm on December 22.

When the Times asked the Council this week whether it could confirm the expected cost of the by-election, a spokeswoman said: “At this stage we won’t be able to confirm the estimated cost of the by-election until the proposed budget has been approved by the Council’s Finance and Performance Committee on November 30.”

Candidates can start campaigning for the by-election at any time, but election signs are only able to be erected on both public and private sites from December 17, 2016.

The signs must be removed by midnight on February 16, 2017.

Hole-in-one for Finlay

By Scott Yeoman

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inlay McKechnie chose a six iron for Whitford Golf Club’s 11th hole.

Playing in the junior club day competition on Sunday October 30, the 11-year-old from Howick teed up and struck the ball, opting for a draw (right to left).

The ball needed to travel about 140 metres to the hole and Finlay had struck it well.

It was looking good. It landed short, just in front of the green.

It bounced, and then rolled. It rolled one, two, three and then four metres.

It rolled into the hole.

Hole-in-one.

Andrew McKechnie, who was his son’s caddy for the competition and was standing behind him on the tee box at the time, said Finlay’s initial reaction was one of “disbelief”.

He turned around with his hands in the air and with a big grin on his face said to himself: “Yes, finally done it.”

Finlay then turned to his caddy: “Beat that, dad.” Mr McKechnie said his son looked “chuffed”

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with the achievement.

He has come pretty close to getting a hole-in-one before.

A month ago Finlay’s ball sneaked past the ninth hole at

Whitford Golf Club, where he is a member, “by a whisker”.

Mr McKechnie said Finlay has been swinging a club since he was three but has only been playing seriously for about three years.

The Year 7 student at Sancta Maria College now plays off a 17 handicap.

He absolutely loves the game.

“He regularly plays in age group tournaments well above his age group, which is generally an under 14 division,” Mr McKechnie said.

Finlay recently played in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty age group championships as well as the North Island age group championships.

He has been picked for the Auckland Golf junior development squad.

“Between Auckland Golf and his coach Stuart Thompson, they are ensuring that he is getting the right development and coaching,” Mr McKechnie said.

“At such a young age, the future looks very promising for him.”

Finlay said he wants to represent his province and country and one day turn professional.

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On Monday (November 14) he was arrested again after allegedly breaching his bail conditions – he had been put on a 24 hour curfew following his first arrest and was not allowed to leave his house.

The Times understands he appeared in Manukau District Court on Tuesday. No details of his appearance in court could be obtained by yesterday’s deadline.

Meanwhile, one of the stolen items recovered by police during the search on October 31 was a ring valued at $12,000.

On Monday, Constable Natalie Heem, who is working on the case, took some of the stolen items to a jeweller in Howick to get them valued.

“I didn’t know what was of value and what wasn’t. So yesterday, I decided to take it to the Howick Village Jeweller and he said he’d help me out,” Constable Heem told the Times.

By chance, the jeweller recognised the distinctive $12,000 ring – he was the one who made it earlier this year.

He gave police a valuation and the name of its owner – Barbara

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Evans.

Mrs Evans’ home was burgled in Howick a little over two weeks ago, two days before the search warrant was executed on the Pakuranga man’s house.

The 73-year-old told the Times that she was away for the weekend when it happened and her neighbours had phoned her to tell her she had been robbed.

The thief, who was seen by neighbours escaping over the back fence, had jimmied a window, pulled the burglary alarm

out of the ceiling, and made off with valuable jewellery worth thousands of dollars.

The biggest loss was the “very special” ring, Mrs Evans said, which had significant sentimental value.

Her husband Glenn, who died in February this year aged 74, had given her a voucher for Howick Village Jeweller before he died.

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So he left me something to do it with.

“It was made up from lots of memories. It was my first wedding anniversary ring, my 40th wedding anniversary ring, my mother’s engagement ring.”

Mrs Evans said it took a few months after her husband died to “get her act together” and get the ring made.

Mrs Evans said she had no expectation of it being found and returned, so when police phoned her on Monday to say that they thought they had found some of her jewellery, she was speechless.

Mrs Evans said the experience was “distinctly overwhelming”.

She was “absolutely thrilled” to get it back.

Mrs Evans praised her “fantastic” neighbours’ efforts on the day of the burglary and days following and the quick response and ongoing support by police.

However, not all of Mrs Evans’ jewellery was recovered.

Area Commander Counties Manukau East Police, Inspector Wendy Spiller, said offenders often take the jewels out of rings and jewellery and get rid of them first. They then melt down the gold.

Inspector Spiller said people need to photograph their valuables and write down serial numbers.

“Taking serial numbers, that’s what it [this case] started from,” she said.

Inspector Spiller said the public should also get into the habit of writing down car registration numbers and taking photos of cars acting suspiciously.

Those things could help police when they investigate burglaries, she said.

Constable Heem said there is still a lot more work to do on this multiple burglaries case and that more charges will be laid.

She said there is also a lot of stolen property that police would like to return to owners.

■■ If you think some of the stolen property could be yours, contact Constable Jasmine Horner-Pascoe at: jhdg26@police.govt.nz.

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Trump’s in - so what are the chances for TPP deal?

Appeal funds fall way short

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otany MP Jami-Lee Ross believes there remains a very slim chance the controversial TPPA could be ratified during the United States’ “lame-duck period”.

The agreement – a 12-nation free trade deal which includes New Zealand – could sneak in during this window of opportunity. The agreement’s supporters are hopeful Congress will back the TPP in the so-called lame duck period between elections and President Trump’s inauguration in January.

“There’s a small glimmer of hope. If Hillary Clinton had won, there was a big chance (it would have been signedoff) as she does support trade,” Jami-Lee said.

“Trump is more insular – he talked about putting more barriers up. This could have been detrimental to world markets.”

But Mr Ross is realistic, given Trump’s fierce opposition to TPP based on fears it will mean American job losses.

Prime Minister John Key on Thursday told media it was “fairly unlikely” the TPPA would pass by the US Congress during this period although Trade Minister

realistic: Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross (left) and Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller on the Democratic convention floor.

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Todd McClay said it was “too soon to know exactly what will happen”.

“Trade is the number one issue, particularly around TPP and the future of any Asia Pacific agreement,” Mr Ross said.

“However the wider issue of China and how the new President interacts with them is something we will have to watch closely.

“If sanctions or tariffs are imposed on China and Chinese goods, this could impact the Chinese economy significantly. We would have to brace for unintended economic consequences that might impact New

Zealand.”Meanwhile Mr Ross, who in July was invited to the US as a guest to the Republican and Democratic national conventions with Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller, was “surprised like everyone” with Trump’s victory.

“I struggled to see how he could be credible candidate,” Mr Ross said.

He feels the dust is all still settling and pundits and followers are still working out how the predictions were all so wrong. “I think the lesson for everyone is that polls shouldn’t always be believed – look at Brexit (Britain’s exit from the European Union).

“The bottom line is that he

managed to build a coalition of various groups of Americans that wanted change and were prepared to look past all of his flaws.” Having said that, the predictions that Clinton was more popular were true.

“She won the popular vote across the country. The issue for her is that the electoral college voting system the US has leads the election to be fought around certain ‘battleground states’.”

Her support didn’t hold up as well in a number of those states. She lost Florida, which was very important, as was Ohio. Additionally, Trump managed to tap in to discontent in states like Michigan and Wisconsin which are typically reliable for democrats.

“Trump managed to tap into America’s disaffected whilst also capitalising on Clinton’s failure to connect.

She didn’t help her case in appealing to the masses by branding some of Trump’s followers.

“You just can’t ignore a segment of the population. You can’t just label people deplorables,” Mr Ross said.

The Trump campaign slammed Clinton for saying that half of Trump’s supporters belong in a “basket of deplorables”.

In two weeks, the Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association (HRRA) will head to court to begin its legal fight against Auckland Council.

The HRRA has lodged appeals in the Environment and High Courts against the Council in an attempt to stop changes that would allow multiple 12-metre high buildings to be established from Bleakhouse to Park Hill roads on the seaward side of Stockade Hill, blocking views over the Hauraki Gulf from Stockade Hill and Crawford Reserve.

The changes came about through the Auckland Unitary Plan, which officially became operative from Tuesday.

However, for the parts of the plan still subject to appeal, the old rules will remain in place for now.

The HRRA chair Gayleen Mackereth says the association is desperate for more funds.

“This week’s total of $16,790 is well short of the amount needed to pay our legal bills.”

She says the HRRA is grateful to all those who have contributed to the cause.

Mrs Mackereth says the HRRA is still pushing for an audience with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff to present a petition but to date have been unable to get one.

Howickians willing to support this urgent cause can make donations to “The Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association” ASB Highland Park account number 12-3089-0123712-02 or donate on www.givealittle.co.nz, key word “Stockade”.

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Jami-Lee Ross MP Jami-Lee Jami-Lee Ross MP Working for Botany Working for Working for Botany

10 ways National’s economic plan is 10 ways National’s economic plan is helping New Zealanders get ahead helping New Zealanders ahead 10 ways National’s economicget plan is helping New Zealanders get ahead National is focused on continuing to build a stronger, National is focused on continuing to build a responsible stronger, more prosperous New Zealand. Thanks to our more prosperous Zealand.toThanks to our responsible National is focused on continuing build stronger, management and New New Zealanders hard awork, our more prosperous New Zealand.

Thankshard to ourwork, responsible management and New Zealanders our economy is performing well.

We’re creating more jobs, management and New Zealanders hardcreating work, ourmore jobs, economy is performing well. We’re lifting incomes, and providing essential services and economy is performing well.

We’re creating more jobs, lifting providing essential services and supportincomes, that Newand Zealanders and their families need. lifting incomes, and providing essential services and support that New Zealanders and their families need. support that New Zealanders and their families need.

1. New Zealand’s economy grew by 3.6 per cent in the year to Zealand’s June 2016 economy – meaninggrew New by Zealand hascent the in fourth 1. New 3.6 per 1. New Zealand’s economy grew by 3.6 per cent inthe theyear year fastest economic growth in the OECD countries.

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6. Government debt is now less than 25 per cent of GDP –Government well below the 60isper cent GDP debt was projected 6. Government debt now 25cent perof cent 6. debt is now less less thanthan 25 per GDPof GDP to reach under policies inherited from Labour in 2008. wellbelow below the was projected ––well the 60 60 perper centcent GDPGDP debtdebt was projected Government debt is on track to fall to around 20 per cent toreach reachunder under policies inherited Labour in 2008. to policies inherited fromfrom Labour in 2008. of GDP by 2020.

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surplus.

We inherited forecasts of never-ending deficits 7. hashas fulfilled its promise of returning to 7. The TheGovernment Government fulfilled its promise of returning to under Labour and inforecasts 2010/11 of the deficit reached $18.4 surplus.

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8. Inflation remains – gainsand are going into people’ wallets rather than cost low increases, it indicates that economic than cost increases, it indicates that economic 8. rather Inflation remains low –and gains are going into people’ wallets capacity remains for further growth. capacity remains forincreases, further growth. rather than cost and it indicates that economic

9. Interest rates are at their lowest level since the 1960s

capacity remains further 9. Interest rates are at for their lowest growth. level since the 1960s – helped by the Government’s responsible control of its – helped by the Government’s responsible control of its spending.

This are is saving a family with a $300,000 9. spending.

Interest rates at their lowest level since themortgage 1960s This is saving a family with a $300,000 mortgage almost $15,000 year interest costs.

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a net annual gain in migrants from Australia. When we came into office, in contrast, over 30,000 Kiwis were leaving for Australia each year.

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Bucklands Beach to Cockle Bay

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phone call at 5.30am in the morning is not the way you want to start the day.

As a concerned male voice on the other end informed Dorothy Bigwood about a school alarm going off, she jumped out of bed and called the fire brigade.

Next, she rang the deputy principal of Bucklands Beach Primary School (BBPS). Some more calls were made to the right people before she took a deep breath.

Having instinctively reacted to the situation, she quietly reminded herself that she is no longer the principal of BBPS. After nine-and-a-half years as head of school, Mrs Bigwood had finally taken the plunge. She has moved on.

She is the new principal at Cockle Bay School.

“Bucklands Beach Primary has been such a big part of my life that I have to keep telling myself that, that is them and this is us now,” she says sitting in her new spacious office at Cockle Bay School.

She smiles at the old memory of giving up her big office and moving into the room with the photo copying machine, when the number of students in the school increased at BBPS. “The challenge of a bigger

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school is very exciting. We have around 816 students with 33 classes at Cockle Bay.” On Labour weekend, Mrs Bigwood did the big crossover from a school established in 1955 at Clovelly Road to the one built in 1956 at Sandspit Road.

The Board of Trustees of Cockle Bay School wanted Mrs Bigwood to take over in term three since former principal Graeme Lomas had retired.

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She says that the wonderful powhiri welcoming her with an outstanding kapa haka is something she treasures.

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family that dances together makes sure they work hard to win the national dancing titles.

It is a lot of pressure but 15-year-old Cameron Carter-Chan, who has just won the New Zealand Association of Modern Dance (NZAMD) Hip Hop Championship in Wellington, thinks it is well worth it.

Dancing in the footsteps of his older brother Brandon, winner of the New Zealand Tap Dancing Championship 2014, Cameron is keen to carry on the legacy.

His mother Brigid CarterChan, director of the CarterChan Dance Performance Centre, a well established dance school based in East Auckland, with over 200 students is known to have won dance championships in her day.

In its 26th year, the dance school boasts of excellent exam results achieved by students every year, as well as repeated success at local, national and international dance competitions.

“The legacy had come down to me and there was a lot of pressure on the day before the championship,” says Cameron, a student of Sancta Maria College.

“With dancers from our school winning in the last three years, the onus was on

me.”

Cameron says that after scoring high in his exams he was nominated to attend a workshop in Wellington with 70 to 80 other dancers participating in it.

“We had to learn two dance routines in one hour and perform them almost immediately. There were so many people in the hall that it’s difficult to catch all the moves if you are far behind,” says the young dancer from Dannemora.

The advice from his older brother Brandon was: ‘Don’t over think it. Just focus and keep calm. It’s a mind game which is quite strategic in a 40 second to a minute routine.’

Some more professional advice from his mum was to find a connection with the adjudicators.

“It’s important to connect with your eyes that express your heart and soul, and have good musicality in dance,” she said.

Thrilled with bagging the hip hop championship, Cameron is now keen to pursue performing arts. Quite a star of the school, he is glad he could meet the expectations of his older sibling.

While his 19-year-old brother loves choreographing gigs to “surprise and shock people with the wow factor”, Cameron says that he enjoys “Singing and

dancing duo: Striking it big on the dance floor, brothers Cameron (right) and Brandon (left) are here to win.

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Media reported that the boy was taken to Middlemore Hospital’s emergency department in moderate condition.

Middlemore Hospital told the Times this week the child – understood to be a boy under the age of 10 – was admitted on Saturday and had a laceration treated.

“He was discharged on

Saturday after treatment,” a media spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said the injury was to a leg but could offer no further information.

Asked to confirm the gender of the child, the hospital spokesperson said all information she had seen had referred to a boy.

Fire Service northern communications said on its media Twitter feed on Saturday: “The child impaled on an Auckland School fence has now been

removed by firefighters.”

The Fire Service and St John Ambulance were both sent to the school.

A news report said the Fire Service was called to the incident at 4.55pm.

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The Pakuranga school has had its own edible garden for a few years and was already planning for growth.

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Today the school is buzzing with the arrival of 12 big new planter boxes, lots of plants and a commercial scale worm farm to keep it in good health. Along with many New World Little Garden seedlings, children will be growing over 20 different vegetables from scratch. Each year group will be responsible for maintaining a section of the garden.

With a focus on garden to plate learning, Sunnyhill’s Middle School students are fortunate to have an interactive and inspiring learning environment in which to get their hands dirty.

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It was an entry into the Mother Earth Big Garden competition from local mum, Lilli Wang that kicked it all off. Ms Wang entered the promotion which ran in conjunction with New World’s Little Garden campaign last month.

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business idea born while dining out at a family restaurant is gaining traction - and an increasing amount of awards.

Spice Boyz, a team from Ormiston Senior College made up of Year 13 students Hetu Shah, Paramveer Basra and Sohan Karangalpady, took out first place in Dragons’ Den, part of the Young Enterprise Scheme, earlier this year.

They’ve also just been named East Auckland Company of the Year and are now preparing to take their winning Telza sauce down to the National Awards in Wellington where they will battle it out against 15 teams from around the country.

The company began as part of a business class assessment, and while the boys admitted they were only focused on getting the credits to begin with, they now have faith in the sauce to take out the top prize.

Spice Boyz CEO Hetu, who also won East Auckland Entrepreneur of the Year, said it has snowballed since April and they’re taking it one step at a time.

“We never really expected it to get this big, but now we really believe we can take it out,” he said.

reflection: Howick College principal Iva Ropati with year 13 student Ben Cummin whose artwork stands proud at the reception area of the college.

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‘I touch the future’ Artwork acknowledging the important

work teachers do to inspire and teach children now graces Howick College’s reception area.

Designed by Year 13 student, Ben Cummins, the unveiling was attended by the senior leadership team, Ben’s parents and members of the Board of Trustees.

The artwork is fixed opposite the academic honours board and photos of top students; the idea behind it is to celebrate excellence and reflect the work and achievements of teachers and students.

The quote “I touch the future… I teach” is from Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher who made history when she became the first American civilian selected to go into space in 1985. She was one of the seven crew member who was killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger that broke apart 73 seconds into its flight.

perfect blend: Spice Boyz continue their success, L-R, Hetu Shah, Sohan Karangapaldy and Paramveer Times photo Kelly Teed Basra of Spice Boyz.

They credit each other’s individual skills for the continued success of the company.

He said the three have struck the “perfect blend”.

“Each of us has different traits that make the perfect team. Sohan is good with computers and labelling, Paramveer is good with accounting and business so he took care of that sort of stuff, and I’m better with talking to people and communicating with suppliers.”

All three boys would recommend the Young Enterprise Scheme to fellow students considering it, although they agree it was tough with their Year 13 commitments.

“It has been quite challenging. We had to make sure our grades were good, especially with getting into uni – we had to compromise our studies quite a bit,” said Hetu.

The team credits the support of their teacher Mark

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“We were about to give up, but Mr Snoad gave us confidence,” said Hetu.

“We’ve always believed in our sauce from the start, but we never expected national recognition.”

Mr Snoad said the team fully deserves their success.

“Their work ethic has been exemplary. They have each invested a huge amount into their business, in terms of both time and money,” he said.

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While last year the blokes from the church grew their moustache for the annual appeal, this year they are doing Move-ember which focuses on exercising.

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At the Showcase room, Botany Library, Friday, December 2, 5-7pm. Registrations required.

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An easy card game played on Thursday mornings, 10am, Howick Bowling Club, Selwyn Road. New folks very welcome. Help given if needed.

This year we are again planning a shared lunch after cards so bring a plate on December 1.

Phone Mary 534 9675.

60+ Christmas luncheon

A carol service will precede the 60+ Community Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, November 29, St Columba Church Auditorium, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany, 11.30am followed by the luncheon at 12.30pm, $12 per person.

Bookings essential. Phone 2744864.

Freemasons meeting

Lodge Wairoa No. 55, meeting on Monday, November 21, 11am, Freemasons Centre, 1 Highland Park Drive, Highland Park, with a ‘Travel talk on Russia’. All Freemasons who live in the area or any currently visiting Auckland are welcome to attend at 11.30am followed by lunch at 1pm.

Phone Ray 279-4290. Visit www.freemasonsnz.org.

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.

Healing service

Healing and restoration service. Come into the presence of Jesus, Elim Christian Centre, 159 Botany Road, Howick, Thursday, November 17, 7.30pm. Phone 534-1332.

Junior Highland Games

Saturday, November 19, Three Kings Reserve, 10.30am2.30pm. Be a junior Scottish warrior! Boys/girls age groups 9-11; 12-14; 15-16. Toss the caber, stone, hammer and weight. Medals for top three in each group. Prizes for all. See www.juniorhighlandgames.auckland, or phone Tom White 416-1305 for more details. Free.

Car Boot & Market Day

Beachlands Monster Christmas Car Boot & Market Day, Beachlands Chartered Club, Wakelin Rd, 9am-12noon. Saturday, December 10. Bring the family along for a fun morning with a variety of stalls - sausage sizzle, quick fire raffles, face painting and Santa will be there at 10.30am. Collect your unwanted items and have a Car Boot for $10 or a Stall for $20. Phone/text Margaret 536-6735 or 0274-954 312.

Christmas fundraiser

Auckland East Parents Centre is hosting a Christmas Photoshoot Fundraiser. It’s a really affordable option for families to get professional photos taken, and then money goes to help us provide quality parent education for the East Auckland families. It will be hosted on November 26, 27, Cook St, Howick. Visit https://www. eventbrite.co.nz/e/christmasfamily-photoshoot-aucklandeast-parents-centre-fundraiser-tickets-28541660876

Ladies Probus

Half Moon Bay Ladies Probus meet at the Bucklands Beach Bowling Club on the third Monday of the month at 10am.

November is our birthday month and our last meeting for the year. Visitors welcome.

Contact Shirley 570-2905 or 537-4897.

Stamp Club

The Howick Philatelic Society holds its last 2016 monthly meeting on Thursday, November 17, at the St Andrews Church Hall, Vincent Street, Howick, 7pm for 7.30pm.

Members will display and talk about their entries to the recent Ambury Shield Competition held in Hamilton. Also finale to the 2016 one page display competition. Swap boxes of stamps from NZ, Australia, United Kingdom and rest of world. Tea, coffee and biscuits served. Visitors and new members welcome. For more information, phone Ray 272-2424.

Country music

The next meeting of the Eastern Districts Country Music Club is on at 7.30pm, November 23, Bucklands & Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall, Wharf Rd. All welcome, $5 for non-members.

RSA women

RSA Howick Women’s Section’s next meeting is on Friday November 25, 10am, starting with morning tea. Our Christmas lunch is on at the clubrooms, Saturday, December 3, 11.30am. Members and guests welcome. Come along and celebrate the festive season with us. Tickets $25. Contact Bev 534-9285 or Marie 576-2070.

Book sale

Highland Park Library, Saturday, November 19, 9.30am.

Bargain book sale. Grab a bargain from a huge range of preloved books for that summer holiday read. For more information, phone 535-5935.

Harry Potter Party

Pakuranga Library is celebrating all things Harry Potter on Saturday, December 3, 1.30pm. Be sure to join us as we journey into the wonderful World of Wizardry and make wands, do magical activities, solve a marauders’ map scavenger hunt and more. Phone 576-5269 or email Pakuranga. library@aucklandcouncil. govt.nz.

$300m boost to emergency housing Housing availability and affordability continues to be a challenge that we must tackle. It remains a high priority to relieve pressure on the housing market. This requires the removal of obstacles to the supply of affordable housing; be it the construction of more private housing, additional social housing, or in the provision of additional emergency accommodation places.

The Minister for Social Housing, Hon Paula Bennett, announced another $300 million funding for social housing last week. This aims to provide more emergency housing places, more support for tenants and more frontline staff at the Ministry of Social Development.

The $300m funding package will be delivered over the next four years. $120m will be invested into capital funding to build, buy or lease properties suitable

for emergency housing. $71m will be invested in rental subsidies and $102m will go to providers to support, stabilise and help tenants into longer-term housing.

MSD will see an injection of $10m to increase staffing.

There are approximately 1500 people on the Government’s housing register. The funding increase will be enough for up to an extra 1400 emergency places at any one time, 600 in Auckland and the remaining 800 places in areas of high demand around the country. Paula has publically commented that extra beds are being introduced imminently,.

The aim is to deliver more than 8600 places per year, as well as continuing to provide access to alternative accommodation when contracted emergency places are not available.

Procurement work is well underway. Officials from

ami-Lee Ross MP for Botany across government agencies are working together to secure suitable properties around the country and, in Auckland, to build new ones if necessary. In addition to developing housing on Crown land in Otahuhu, work is progressing on modular housing at three sites across Auckland.

We’re working to make appropriate, affordable housing available to people across the spectrum. This funding package is being invested to assist the most vulnerable members of our society, to make sure their basic needs are met and suitable shelter is available to them.

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Feedback Peter Pan a hit

We went to “Peter Pan – the Musical” at Howick’s great little Harlequin Theatre last night (Saturday).

This colourful show is headed by a very talented young cast, with leads Matthew Turner (Peter Pan), Amelia Elliot (Wendy) and Nick Lloyd (Mr Darling and Captain Hook) giving delightful performances.

Their singing, acting and general stage presence were outstanding. The children in the audience loved the idea of a girl, Wendy, playing mother to her own brothers, to Peter and to all the Lost Boys.

They laughed delightedly, especially at the onstage antics of pert little Tinkerbell.

Congratulations to all involved - may you have a wonderful season!

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I have read Lucy Schwaner’s lengthy letter explaining her decision to walk out and resign from the Howick Local Board only minutes after being sworn in, because fellow members chose to re-elect David Collings as Chair ahead of her, despite the many failings she alleges he has.

She has made some good points, but I have to wonder why she failed in her bid.

Could it be the case of her colleagues opting for the lesser of two evils?

Apparently Collings berates council officials in public.

When the council has only a 15 per cent approval rating, and they waste over half a billion dollars trying to get a new slogan for Auckland, I think they deserve to be berated, not quietly, not behind closed doors, and not in polite and subservient language.

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I was sad to learn last week that the Howick Library will no longer stock copies of the Otago Daily Times.

As an ex-Dunedinite, I have greatly valued the opportunity to keep up-to-date with what is happening in the Deep South via a weekly fix of the ODT. Sadly, the library’s powers-that-be have decided that this will no longer be possible.

If this is a cost-saving exercise, it seems very petty. A single copy of the ODT once a week would cost a mere $2 and could be read by many people.

Given what we pay in rates to Auckland City, such a cost seems minor indeed.

The library may say that newspapers are available online. This is true, but in the case of the ODT, you have to pay for the online version.

Also, some people do not have online access.

Further, reading a newspaper online just doesn’t seem the same as reading a real-life paper paper. I’m sure readers of the Howick and Pakuranga Times would agree!

It would be lovely to think that the library might reconsider its decision and so continue to give pleasure to its loyal readers.

Mike Groves East Tamaki Heights

Your opinion matters to us. Email us at editor@times.co.nz; comment on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ timesonlinenz; or write to us at The Editor, Times Newspapers, PO Box 259-243, Botany, Auckland 2163; fax (09) 271-8073.

Move the post boxes

Many citizens use Howick’s central crossing to cross to post a letter.

Much of this pedestrian crossing and indeed motor traffic could be lessened if post boxes were posted outside at the entrances to the two most visited shops — Countdown and New World. This would also have the effect of Howickians making their journeys by car into Howick a little less and everyone would benefit.

Gary Hollis Mellons Bay

High praise for East Care staff May I account through your pages my experiences I have recently had at East Care Accident & Medical on Botany Road.

A couple of weeks ago I suffered a nasty and very painful double break in my arm and subsequently was admitted to the clinic for treatment.

The treatment itself was administered in as professional a manner as one could wish for as if it were one of our top hospitals.

That being said, it’s of the staff I wish to write about, from the young lady who admitted me in such an efficient way.

On my second visit she even remembered that Dennis was my Christian name.

The nurses on duty during my subsequent visits were kind, skilful and consideratebeyond belief. The nurse plastering my arm listened attentively while I recounted my experiences in the South Pacific during the war.

But the one who removed my cast really broke me up.

She washed and dried my arm as if treating a baby and me a Royal Navy veteran.

Ladies, I salute you all. I don’t know how much nurses are paid today today but whatever, it’s not enough.

P.S: During busy periods one nurse told me treating 60 patients per shift was the norm.

With love and gratitude Dennis Gilbert Highland Park

Protect Stockade Hill views Re Appeal to protect our views begins to gather momentum (Times, September 29).

Stockade Hill is proudly associated with the service and sacrifice of my family.

My grandfather, great uncle, father and uncle marched and remembered their war service there, in that solid, single, unadulterated space every year. They remembered the son/ brother, cousins and friends who lost their lives and never returned to Howick.

It matters to my family, like generations of Howick residents, and should be protected and honoured.

Bronnie Mayho

I knew this would happen What a mess but you can’t say I did not warn you. The fiasco that was the inaugural Howick Board Meeting was to be expected given the significant divide especially among the Vision & Voice group.

The fact that it happened sooner rather than later is

probably a good thing. Via letters to this paper I tried to warn people of the impending train wreck. Lucy Schwaner and her husband Jami-Lee Ross are better distancing themselves from local politics and Jami-Lee needs to focus his energies related to central Government rather than trying to bully selected local board members.

However I would support many of the points that Lucy Schwaner made in regard to the re-elected board chair David Collings, and the friction and bullying internally, both with the Board and, within the working council organisation.

Sound people skills are needed especially as this badly broken board attempts to function. There are good people in place but they need a skilled leader which they don’t have at the present time.

Lucy’s departure will force a by-election in Botany - fine but it really would be nice if we could all start again with a new election for the Howick Ward.

Of course that’s not going to happen. In reality, the sad thing for Howick is we need to wait another three years to put things right.

Steve Udy Howick

You mean brooches right?

I enjoy reading the Times, but feel I need to point out to you that the jewellery worn attached to clothing is brooches, not broaches. There are many meanings given in the OED for broaches but none of them relate to adornment.

Perhaps you use spell check?

Joan Gill Howick ■■ Editor’s note: Guilty Joan.

Of course to broach is to raise a subject for discussion or debate! Spell check missed it – as did I – as the spelling is correct however it is nothing at all to do with jewellery.

Respectful relationships

Local men are being asked to think about what kind of guy they wanna be, and what they value. This challenge comes from White Ribbon’s campaign promoting respectful relationships.

Most men do not use violence towards women because they value fairness and respect.

Strengthening the respectful values, and behaviour, of all men will make your community safer for women and children. And men will have more satisfying relationships.

Respectful relationships are based on everyone being treated as equals, and effective non-violent communication.

Men can learn how to do this, and White Ribbon provides a toolbox for men on how to have respectful relationships.

There’s another for young men - ‘Start With Respect’. And this year White Ribbon is providing advice for dads on how to grow respectful sons. All available at whiteribbon.org.nz.

Respect is the behaviour we want instead of using violence.

It makes your community safer and happier. Let’s practice this 365 days a year.

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Feedback ➤➤From page 18

What has changed please?

I refer to the letter “School traffic must be addressed” in last week’s Feedback (Times, November 10).

The idea of a state primary school in Golflands was shelved by the Ministry Of Education as their policy changed towards fewer larger primary schools with a pupil population of 500plus.

The reason was the site was too small to meet their new requirements and accommodate a school of more than 400 pupils.

What has changed?

The piece of land remains the same size and roading and parking infrastructure has not been improved, so, how - suddenly - can it accommodate this huge, increase in pupils from 400 to 1000, and do it safely?

Surely safety is the key issue, safety for the pupils, staff, parents and the residents.

It is beyond Golflands residents to come up with a plan. The increase in pupil, staff and subsequent traffic growth will require a major initiative

big day: Tommy Huang and Ika Tseng tied the knot at the Cherry Blossom Festival held at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple this weekend.

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reating a flutter of excitement at the Cherry Blossom Festival hosted at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple at Flat Bush were Tommy Huang and Ika Tseng.

The young couple from the Taiwanese Business Association of New Zealand, decided to get married amidst great fanfare at the festival attended by

thousands of people.

The bride’s classic wedding dress with a 17 metre train, cut a pretty picture and got trigger-happy photographers in a shooting frenzy. While the cherry blossoms were not exactly in full bloom at the temple courtyard, the atmosphere was jubilant with a hundred couples, holding pink netted blooms, waiting to renew their marriage vows.

Also spotted leading

the couples was Howick Local Board member, Peter Young and his wife who is closely associated with the Buddhist temple.

A Baby Blessing ceremony followed by an equally popular meditative Tea Ceremony had people from all walks of life patiently wait their turn. Plenty of children’s activities conducted by an Interfaith Friendship Group made sure it was a perfect family day out. The

NZ Police were also actively involved with reaching out to visitors at the event.

Constable Tom Li, acting District Ethnic liaison coordinator said that the festival was a great opportunity to engage with the public.

It helps building trust and confidence in the community, particularly with the Asian ethnic groups, he said. The police also spoke about crime prevention and safety issues.

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This isn’t right

I am extremely annoyed that Lucy Schwaner (wife of Jami-Lee Ross, Botany MP) has, after being democratically elected to the Howick Community Board, resigned.

It would appear that she resigned because she opposed the democratic election of David Collings as chairman.

As a result, we will now have an expensive by-election to appoint someone to replace her.

This money should be spent on more worthwhile projects.

If she was unhappy about the way the board was being run, she should either have not put herself forward or stayed on to change things from within.

Not just stand and then resign Was she subjected to bullying (as mentioned in the paper) or did she just throw her toys out of the cot?

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talent: Tiger Lily (Mikayla Scott) and Peter Pan (Matthew Turner).

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Matthew’s twinkling eyes and very special captivating voice have an ability to stir up emotion and excitement in an audience – He has a tone that is very special indeed – And you simply cannot refuse him when he asks you get up and join in “You Gotta Believe” at the

end of Act II. Of course the show wouldn’t be what it is without Captain James Hook who is brought to life by Nick Lloyd.

Nick’s comedic timing is right on point as he brings this larger-than-life satirical character to life.

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This features some of the most memorable musical moments from the opera – a tale of love, lust and redemption.

Finally, the orchestra will perform Bruckner’s Symphony No 4, given the title The Romantic by Bruckner himself.

It is one of his most popular works, harking back to a Wagnerian world of medieval castles, hunting in the woods and the chivalrous deeds of knights in armour.

The beauty and passion of this music will make for a memorable concert so do join the MSO for an evening of romance.

AUDITIONS

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Uwe Grodd, Conductor Rhondra Browne, Mezzo-Soprano Tickets can be purchased online

A Kiwi comedy by Michele Amas Directed by Patricia Wichman

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them (M) Thurs 10.00, 11.15am, 12.45, 3.20, 6.00, 7.30, 8.40pm; Fri 11.10am, 12.45, 3.20, 6.00, 8.00, 8.40pm; Sat 10.00, 11.15am, 12.40, 2.00, 4.45, 6.00, 7.30, 8.40pm; Sun 10.45am, 1.20, 3.55, 6.30pm; Mon 10.10am, 12.45, 3.20, 6.00, 7.30, 8.40pm; Tues/Wed 10.10am, 12.45, 3.20, 6.00, 8.00, 8.40pm.

The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school.

Put on your Sunday best and come join us!

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It’s all about fashion so dress up in your Sunday Best and join us! Talks throughout the day will give you a chance to learn more about 19th Century clothing. A fashion show, displaying the everyday elegance of ladies and gentlemen, gorgeous textile display in Eckfords.

Horse and cart rides and much more to be enjoyed.

Thurs 10.30am, 3.50, 8.50pm; Fri 10.50am, 3.50, 8.50pm; Sat 2.50, 8.10pm; Sun 3.10, 6.50pm; Mon 1.30, 3.50, 8.50pm; Tues 11.30am, 3.50pm; Wed 11.30am, 3.50, 8.50pm.

Thurs 3.25pm; Fri/Mon/Tues 3.50, 9.00pm; Thurs 1.10pm, 2.50, 8.40pm; Fri/Tues Sat 5.15pm; Sun 3.45pm; Wed 3.50pm.

11.10am, 3.00, 6.20pm; Sat 3.20, 7.45pm; Sun 2.10, 6.40pm; Mon 11.10am, 2.50, Nocturnal Animals (R16) 6.20pm; Wed 10.30am, 3.00, 6.20pm.

Fri 5.40pm; Sun 10.40am; Mon 10.50am; Tues/Wed 10.50am, 5.40pm.

Doctor Strange (PG) Thurs 12.50pm; Fri/Mon/Tues/Wed 1.15pm; Sat 12.15pm; Sun 1.10pm.

I, Daniel Blake (M) Thurs 10.45am, 5.30pm; Fri/Tues/Wed 12.55pm; Sat 10.00am, Sun 10.20am, The Light Between 5.30pm; Mon 10.40am, 5.30pm.

Oceans (M) Thurs 10.10am, 1.50, 6.10pm; Fri/Tues Branagh Theatre Live: 10.20am, 1.50, 6.10pm; Sat 11.10am, 3.25, 5.50pm; Sun 10.30am, 6.15pm; Mon 10.50am, The Entertainer (TBC) 1.50, 6.10pm; Wed 10.20am, 1.10, 6.10pm.

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To complete the Manukau Symphony Orchestra’s 2016 concerts’ season, Conductor Uwe Grodd has chosen to showcase two leading composers of the Romantic period – Wagner and Bruckner.

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Some of this change may be reflective of the overall uplift in prices over the past year as the market for higher-priced properties is continuing as normal, but the market for lower priced properties is becoming more difficult for both buyers and sellers.

“There is some evidence that the normal spring ‘bounce’ in the number of listings has so far been quite weak this year.

One possible reason for this is that the revised rules could be making it harder for people to know whether to sell, as they wonder if there are buyers about, so they hold their properties back from the market.

This could have the result that we’re seeing, which is that supply falls but the demand is still there, so prices keep rising.”

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Median prices jump, led by the regions

Auction sales up, auctions decline There were 1475 dwellings sold by auction nationally in October, representing 22 per cent of all sales and a decrease of 436 (-23per cent) on the number of auctions in October 2015.

Transactions in Auckland represented 56 per cent of national auction sales, with the number of auctions in Waikato/Bay of Plenty representing 18 per cent of national auction sales.

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ments with five regions seeing an increase in the number of days to sell and seven regions a decrease. Otago and Nelson/Marlborough had the shortest number of days to sell in October at 23 days followed by Wellington and Manawatu/Wanganui at 27 days.

Westland and Waikato/Bay of Plenty increased 82 per cent compared to October 2015.

Pressure on stock grows, inventory and days to sell falls The number of properties available for sale across all regions in New Zealand fell 7391 (-24 per cent) between October 2015 and October 2016. Wellington has the fewest properties for sale with six weeks of supply, closely followed by Hawke’s Bay with under 10 weeks supply, Otago and Nelson/ Marlborough with 11 weeks of supply.

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centage increase in median price compared to October 2015, at 42per cent, followed

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Regional housing market The past five years’ Auckland regional housing market at a glance, as at October’s figures.

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Percentage change 2015 to 2016 +18.8%

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Percentage change 2015 to 2016 -19%

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Percentage change 2015 to 2016 -26%

Dwelling sales volume 2007 2008 2015 2016

Percentage change 2015 to 2016 -16%

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511 804 977

Percentage change 2015 to 2016 +21.5%

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Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

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

PLUMBERS

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

GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

TREES Also Pauanui

UPHOLSTERERS

CHEMWASH R

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

24 hours on site care

BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS

We are a full service emergency animal care hospital available to help in all after hours veterinary situations.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6pm-8am the following morning Sat noon right through till 8am Mon morning Public holidays open 24 hrs 15 Jack Conway Ave, Manukau Ph 277 8383

✓ Specialist waterblasting

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

TREES

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

& STUMP GRINDING

NICHE

Upholstery

UPHOLSTERY SPECIALISTS Quality recovers, antiques, custom-made furniture, headboards, loose covers.

Free quotes, local pickup/delivery 534-4109 / 0212997162 www.nicheupholstery.com

Christian LINK

WINDOWS, frames, sills, I will give a free quote today.

Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784 WINDOW’S in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing.

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

09 292 8852, 027 222 0307

Fairfield is a family owned Kennel and Cattery in Clevedon.

As a small facility, we can give the pet in your family even greater love and attention

Viewings welcome by appointment 751 Clevedon-Kawakawa Rd, Clevedon enquiry@fairfieldkennels.co.nz www.fairfieldkennels.co.nz

READY TO DIVE INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT? Xmas Greetings Feature .......

Let your clients know what your business hours are over the holiday break and incorporate this together with your personalised Christmas message.

Want to know more?

phone Diane 271 8055 - diane@times.co.nz

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Looking for a church home?

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

All Saints’ Anglican Church

www.elimchristiancentre.org.nz

SUNDAY

One Lord One Faith One People

Selwyn Rd, Howick Phone 534-6864 Email: allsaints@xtra.co.nz GBR088

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

华语翻译

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

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

CD129660

Phone 535-4403

CD152726

TIMES Tamil service

Encouraging messages, inspiring worship, exciting children’s & youth programmes

St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz Sunday, November 20 9.30am Family Service Thursday, November 24 10am Morning Worship

SERVICE

8.30am | 10am | 11.30am | 5pm | 6pm

Howick Presbyterian Church

CD177157

Dog and Cat Boarding Dog Grooming Doggy Day Care

Call Chris 021 366615 or 0508 932 532

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

All about

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

PINKYS PET BOARDING AND GROOMING

Remove stumps the easy way.

BRUCE (021) 653-425 534-2595

Ph Josh 536 4603 or 021-074-8027

Qualified Arborist

Special Conditions Apply

PETS

Exterior Soft Washing of:

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

MR SPARKLE, Your local window cleaner, top jobbottom price. Ph Richie 0212067671

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

HAYNE’S GLASS

STUMP GRINDING

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

Ph Murray

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish Ph: 0800 789 248

All Tree Work & Stumps, Hedges, Chipping, Rubbish Removal Discount for Seniors Ph James 09 235 2948 or 021 866 125

CD167856

CD246999

Local Master Plumbers 24/7

arrowplumbing.nz

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

RUBBISH REMOVALS

Free pick-up/delivery Satisfaction guaranteed

$105 FITTED Ph 265 2941

4/302 Te Irirangi Dr, Botany South Ph 09 265 2865

WINDOW CLEANING

KAK007

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

0800 420 900

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

CD48042

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

ROOFING

$28(conditions Per Basket apply)

CD245974

and drainage Hot water cylinders Bathrooms, kitchens New and repairs

Landscaping

A-CLASS TREE SERVICES

K54011

CAT DOORS

Since 2000

CD245649

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

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

“i won’t sting you”

EARTH GROOMERS

WATERBLASTING

K54159

Hill Plumbing Certifying plumbing, gas H3X019

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

Grant 021 673 388

CD218017

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

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

CD140634

ANY Plastering/ Painting!

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

0800 BENNETT

call Ian on 0800-000-116

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

E3C026

AFFORDABLE plastering, new work & alterations.

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

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP CD229507

PLASTERERS

Your local maintenance Plumbers & Drainlayers 34 years in the area.

Prompt, reliable service.

Phone attended.

Call us now:576 7137 - 535 7209

Bizzy Bee Plumbing Ltd Gas & Plumbing Services

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

CD166407

CD237017

Jim 0800 38 38 48

Bennett Plumbing and Drainage Ltd

(Also Whangamata)

CD246777

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

Ph Terry, NZ Arbor Tech 027 4989 080 - 0800 244 748

K54065

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

ALL TREES & STUMPS

Professional Ironing

Ph: 532 8385

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

Work guaranteed ► Maintenance ► Hot Water cylinders ► Roof repairs/spouting ► Blocked Toilets ► Renovations (027) 244-9767 (09) 577-5767

Chipping etc.

Established 49 years Free Quotes

BRANCH MANAGER

PETS

CD242005

CD197785

BRIAN Certifying Plumber

For all Shades & Blinds plus outdoor furniture Contact

CD162756

CD215949

Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Rats & Mice, Wasps 20+ years experience

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

TREE SERVICES

535 1111 027 235 2517

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

BE BUG-FREE

GALLAGHER PLUMBING

TILER

CD155540

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

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 ♦

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

5271202, 0210311899

COVERS

CD145278

Certifying Plumber

PEST CONTROL

K54146

ADAM OXLEY

PAVING & Landscaping.

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

CD155961

1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127

New / Repairs Paths, patios, drives, garden edging & more Years of experience Quality workmanship

L5F014

CD142804

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

BLADECUTTERS, Tree work landscaping stumps rubbish removals hedges com weed spraying. Ph Eric 021 732 147 or 534 8797

HOME HELP OFFERED

K54091

Plumbing

Free quotes Interior & exterior Quality work at affordable prices

QUALITY PAVING LTD Rob 022 4300 745

TILING

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

P inti ng Ltd W ayne’s a

PAVING

CATKIN

Handy Andy

UPHOLSTERERS

K54154

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

TREE SERVICES

K6D084

REPAINTS reliable with references Phone Rob 0211 848 174

TILING KP87651

PROF Painting Services.

20+ yrs exp. Free no obligation quote. Ph Sam at Howick Painting Services 022 356 8855

PLUMBERS

159 Botany Road 09 538 0360 east@elim.org.nz

CD245678

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, November 17, 2016 — 27

KB2051

www.times.co.nz

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

CLASSIFIEDS

28 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, November 17, 2016

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Machine Operator/ Driver/Labourer

To apply go to www.vitaco.co.nz

CD200504

ICT Position: 8.30pm – 4.00pm, Term Time Only

Library Assistant: Term Time Only

Data Manager

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

Music LESSONS Lessons MUSIC Drums Guitar Bass Guitar Piano Keyboard Clarinet Saxophone Ph Ph:021 021879 879870 870

DRUM tuition, beg-adv.

Prof tutor Ph: 535-8170 ENGLISH/Maths/ Science(NCEA/Cambridge) Qualified exp tutors/teachers. Essay writing/editing. 535-0523

SITUATIONS VACANT

Full time Office Administrator required, MondayFriday, 8-5pm – based in East Tamaki working for a New Zealand owned freight company. You will need to be articulate, friendly, self-motivated and able to work well within a team environment.

Please email Lisa

SIR EDMUND HILLARY COLLEGIATE SENIOR SCHOOL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Part Time, Permanent Term Time Only (12 Hours per week)

Experienced Class 2 Drivers – Full Time You must be able to work flexible hours (within the required logbook regulations), fit - as heavy lifting required, maintain good customer service both visually and over the phone, a team player and good knowledge of the Auckland CBD and surrounding suburbs.

Please email CV to Lisa auckland@diamond-deliveries.co.nz Diamond Deliveries is a Drug and Alcohol free work environment and you will be subject to random testing.

RELIABLE DELIVERY STAFF

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

BUCKLANDS BEACH/HALF MOON BAY RUN# 50AA – Takutai Ave (part of), Proteus Pl, Pegasus Pl, Argo Dr (part of) RUN# 50A – Argo Dr (part of), Adonis Pl, Poseidon Pl, Endymoin Pl, Ganymede Pl, Compass Point Way RUN# 62D – Marina Hts, Laloma Dr (part of), Cornelian Cres (part of), Bucklands Beach Rd (part of) RUN#54A – Morrow Ave, Devon Rd (part of), Hattaway Ave (part of), The Parade (part of) HOWICK/MEADOWLANDS RUN# 43A – Willoughby Ave, Juliet Ave (part of), Pakuranga Rd (part of) RUN# 26A – Whitford Rd (part of), Yeoman Pl, Union Rd (part of), Edgar Pearce Pl, Gillett Pl, Dana Pl BOTANY DOWNS RUN# 23K – Gosford Dr (part of), Coubray Pl, Seaglen Pl, Sandgate Ave RUN#23CC – Kurnell Dr (part of), Quibray Pl, Binda Pl, Baringa Pl, Borrowdace Ave, La Persouse St, Sirius Pl RUN#24AA - Kurnell Dr (part of), Booralee Ave, Maroubra Pl, Mirrabooka Ave(part of), Yarra Pl Please email name, address and contact phone numbers to: papers@times.co.nz In the SUBJECT line, please include the RUN# PR247827

CD247872

CD247808

We require a Science Technician to support the Junior and Senior Science subjects. This is a position that covers the technical support of General Science, Chemistry, Physics and Biology for years 9-13.

The successful applicant will join a collaborative Science Curriculum Team but will be required to work independently to carry out the tasks required. A good working knowledge of the senior science curriculum and Health and Safety in New Zealand schools would be highly advantageous to the post.

This position is for 12 hours a week, during term time only. This position will be starting in 2017 academic year.

Starting time is negotiable.

Applications close Friday 2 December 2016 at 3.00pm.

Please apply in writing with a current CV and cover letter via email to Principal’s’ Assistant Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate, Senior School P O Box 61 054, Otara, Manukau 2159 Phone: (09) 274 5782 ext. 106. or via email dlatchman@sehc.school.nz

We are based in East Tamaki and are a New Zealand owned freight company.

You will need to be articulate, friendly, self-motivated, methodical, able to work well within a team environment and have a good knowledge of the Auckland CBD and surrounding suburbs.

Heavy lifting is required so you will need to be fit.

Some computer knowledge is required but a can do attitude is a must!

CD247905

We at Pine Harbour are looking for a skilled operator to join our team. This is a permanent position which includes some weekends.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role involves lifting, moving and towing vessels and general maintenance.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, physically fit, have a can do attitude, be an excellent communicator and possess all round practical skills.

You would need to hold a full NZ drivers licence with an “F” endorsement, a trade skill would also be advantageous.

If this sounds like you please email your CV and a cover letter to; Boatpark@pineharbour.co.nz, or post to Pine Harbour Marina PO Box 54 Beachlands, Auckland 2147 Applications close: 30 November 2016

CD247748

CD247344

Please apply by sending a current CV and covering letter, including referee names and contact details to hr@saintkentigern.com by Monday 5 December 2016, addressed to: Sue Rea, Trust Board Administrator

KIDS KARATE

0800 696 874

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

Warehouse Storeperson Required – Full Time

CD247831

An understanding of and commitment to the special character of Saint Kentigern is essential.

visit www.saintkentigern.com for more information about Saint Kentigern

Must be experienced and can work alone in commercial and residential work, mainly East and South Auckland. Tidy appearance and own transport a must.

Please contact Stewart 0274 855 654

CD225245

A professional telephone manner Strong organisational & self-management skills with the ability to multi-task A high level of competency with Microsoft Office Suite Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy The ability to work as an integral part of the Administration Team

The Purewa Cemetery Trust Board is currently seeking a suitable applicant to assist the General Manager in all aspects of operations within Purewa Cemetery & Crematorium.

The suitable applicant will have experience in staff management, be friendly, confident, helpful and have proven NZ experience in a customer-oriented role.

The Board is looking for someone with excellent personal presentation, a positive can-do attitude, and a desire to work with the general public, funeral directors, clergy and cemetery/ crematorium staff.

This hands-on position requires a person able to deliver the highest standard of excellence in order to meet the needs of operating Auckland’s premier cemetery and crematorium facility.

A sound command of the English language is essential as is excellent computer knowledge.

A structured induction training programme is offered.

Full driver’s licence including class 2, with endorsements T and W, is required.

The salary offered for this position will demonstrate the calibre of person the Purewa Cemetery Trust Board is seeking.

This full time position would suit a reliable, trustworthy candidate with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Job descriptions are available from 4a Parsons Road, Meadowbank or by telephone and/or email 09 528 5599 fax 09 528 5589 Email: cliftonthomson@purewa.co.nz Applications close Wednesday 30 November 2016

Saturdays and Tuesdays Violin Guitar Piano Flute Cello Drums Saxophone Clarinet Oboe Trumpet Viola Trombone French Horn Double Bass Bassoon Join one of our Saturday morning Orchestras or Bands Enrol on 12, 26 Nov and 3 Dec 9.00am – 2.00pm Howick Intermediate School

LESSONS FROM $18 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

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

Office Administrator – Full Time

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Enjoy working outdoors around the water?

CD247760

Painter Required Casual Work

FORKLIFT/BOAT PARK OPERATIONS

ASSISTANT MANAGER

The successful applicant will have a strong customer service orientation and excellent people skills as well as:

The Pigeon Mountain Primary School Board of Trustees require a secretary to attend and minute their monthly meetings. Job description and rates available on request.

Expressions of interest should be sent to Board Chair, Mark Eades via email marke@pigeon-mountain.school.nz or addressed to Board Chair, Pigeon Mountain Primary School, 22 Wells Road, Bucklands Beach, Auckland 2012

The ideal applicant must be well presented and a pleasant manner have a bubbly personality some ECE experience an advantage great computer skills receptionist position against 6 months maternity leave If this sound like please email your CV to: kiwisupertotsbotany@gmail.com or give Ronika a call 021856526 for a brief phone interview

CD247555

Saint Kentigern is a leader among Independent schools in Australasia, providing a future focused values based independent Presbyterian education for students from 3 to 18 years old, in four schools on three campuses across Auckland.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant with proven Reception and Administrative experience. The position is for 30 hours a week during term time and will commence on 27 January 2017.

Enrol Now for 2017 Lessons

www.hsm.co.nz

RECEPTIONIST / UNQUALIFIED ECE TEACHER

Administrative Assistant

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

CD45807

We are looking for a person to join our ancillary team at Howick College. The position of Data Manager requires a person with high levels of accuracy, problem-solving capabilities, initiative, excellent communication skills and time management. It would suit someone with experience in data entry, including an understanding of educational databases: KAMAR (Student Management System) ENROL and NZQA. Job description available on request Please send a Cover Letter and your CV and completed ancillary staff application form (available on the Howick College website) to secretary@howick.school.nz Applications close on Friday November 25th 2016

The Church is currently advertising for the following two positions for our Second hand Shop 1) FURNITURE DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR: To be successful in this position you will need to have had some retail experience including merchandising and sales, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, flexibility to work Saturdays, experience with POS, computer literacy, full driver’s license and be healthy enough to manage a lot of lifting and sorting. You will also need to be committed to the vision and ethos of the organisation.

Key responsibilities include: Oversight and responsibility of the Furniture Dept Pricing of all stock Stock control capability Commitment to sales targets Department presentation and merchandising 2) DRIVER/ STORE ASSISTANT: We have a part time position available to work in the Second Hand Shop as a driver and Shop Assistant. You must be fit and strong and hold a full driver’s license and to be successful in this position you will need to be committed to our vision and ethos of the organisation.

Key responsibilities include: Assisting with all the shops Truck deliveries Loading and unloading the truck Assisting with shop layout and general furniture requirements If you are interested please send your CV to the Eastgate Shop Manager, Jacques Van Staden at jacquesv@eastgatecc.org

Must be experienced.

Work Highland Park area.

Please send CV to: eastakl@ worldtravellers.co.nz

Board of Trustees Secretary

CD247767

EASTGATE CHRISTIAN CENTRE SECOND HAND SHOP

Travel Consultant and Manager

CD247630

CD247793

We seek an enthusiatic person to support our Library Manager for 3 hours per day Monday – Thursday, with general duties and the day to day running of our Library.

Start date: 31 January 2017 (negotiable).

Position description available on request.

Please send a covering letter with a current cv and names of two referees to: Sue Kennedy: skennedy@mhp.school.nz Positions close: 1st December 2016

Ph: 0800 244 666

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

Must be reliable and have a driver’s license.

Phone 09 972 1031, or email your C.V. to info@riggaspaving.co.nz

TUITION

CD143001

We seek an enthusiastic person to join our ICT team which provides technical support for the Mission Heights Schools’ ever expanding ICT environment. Knowledge of Windows 7/10 and MacOS is crucial. Knowledge of Linux systems would be an advantage. Start date: 23 January 2017. Position description available on request.

Paving and Landscaping Position

CD247865

2 X POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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

Applicant must have P.Endorsement and Area Knowledge certificate.

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

Must have full licence min 2 years.

TUITION

CD180708

We are hiring!

Night shift vacancies 10.00pm – 6.30am Countec/Shrink wrapper/Blisters Blending, Compression, Encapsulation, Coating If you have sound previous experience in any of these processes APPLY NOW!

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD247658

East Tamaki

CD247901

MISSION HEIGHTS SCHOOLS

Machine Operators

GMP Packing & Manufacturing

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD246293

CD247712

Waiheke’s leading wastewater service company and organic waste processing facility is seeking new staff on a permanent long term basis to service the island growing demands Travel to work via Sealink Fast Ferries.

Phone Sylvia on 3727614 for a job description, or download from www.greenacreswaiheke.co.nz

www.times.co.nz

To advertise your vacancies phone 271 8055 or email: classifieds@times.co.nz i t’s here you’ll get results You can browse the latest papers online www.times.co.nz

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

CLASSIFIEDS

www.times.co.nz

DEATHS

READINGS

HEALTH & BEAUTY

CD247780

CRYSTAL VISIONS

Sat 19 Nov. 10am - 3pm Pakuranga Community Hall 346 Pakuranga Rd (by KFC).

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

CD247247

Is to be held at Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium, Pakuranga on Wednesday 23 November at 7.30pm.

Apologies may be addressed to:

CD247845

Unit 19, 325 Ti Rakau Dr, East Tamaki.

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

(formerly The Howick Dart Club Inc.)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

BOARD OFFERED PAKURANGA F/furn lgr dble brm, onsite park, $280pw incl pwr, wtr, food, wifi. Near Pkrnga Plaza.

Ph 577 5578, 021 811 518.

Welcome to view & discuss.

TO LET

HOMESTAY

ROBYN CAMPBELL Rental & Property Management Specialist

10 Uxbridge Road, Howick - Ph 538 0680

CD246825

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

HOWICK 4 Bed 5 Bed FARM COVE 2 Bed

HOWICK 2 Bed MANUREWA 3 Bed MELLONS BAY 5 Bed MT WELLINGTON 1 Bed

Union Rd The Glebe

$595 $1000

Robyn/Melissa Sally

Arkley Ave

$620

Sally

Uxbridge Rd

$480

Lloyd

McDivitt

$520

Lloyd

Charles Dickens Dr

$850

Lloyd

Barrack Rd

$400

Sam

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

MELLONS BAY

PRIME POSITION IN CENTRAL HOWICK Lovingly renovated & modernised, step inside & check out the spacious open plan living, modern kitchen with breakfast bar, master bedroom & bathroom complete with bath & shower. Open up the ranch slider & enjoy the elevated outlook from the balcony. There's plenty of room for the grandchildren to visit with a rumpus, two bedrooms & bathroom downstairs; this could be the ideal separation for guests, teenagers or set up for your home office. Stroll to the shops, local beaches & Mellons Bay Primary, plus here you're in zone for Macleans College!

You're sure to love this partially double glazed property with internal access garage; an opportunity not to be missed by those downsizing, professional couples, small families, singles or astute investors alike.

2/38 PARKHILL ROAD

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A B C D H L AUCTION 12:00pm 6 Dec 2016 at Conference Centre, Manukau Sports Bowl (unless sold prior)

VIEWING Sat / Sun 2:15 - 3:00pm www.barfoot.co.nz/583447

Val Steven

Courtney Steven

027 293 9093 / 09 212 9376 v.steven@barfoot.co.nz Highland Park 09 534 9042

021 118 6477 / 09 212 9376 c.steven@barfoot.co.nz Highland Park 09 534 9042

MOUNTFORT ESTATE AGENTS LTD Licensed (REAA2008)

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

PAKURANGA - WHITEACRES - SUNNYHILLS 2 Bed Gossamer Dr $380 3 Bed Carole Cr $480 4 Bed Reeves Rd $510 3 Bed Blue Gum Rise $620 HALF MOON BAY 3 Bed Glennandrew $595 OTAHUHU 1 Bed Golf Ave $280 MT WELLINGTON 5 Bed Banks Rd $780

Shop 6, Compass Building, Half Moon Bay Marina Lloyd Reardon DDI 216 99 61 Mob 021 887 811 lloyd.reardon@raywhite.com Sam Carr DDI 538 1237 / 021 422 177 Email: sam.carr@raywhite.com HIGHLAND PARK - PAKURANGA 3 Bed Edgewater Dr $570 3 Bed Lewisham St $570 BUCKLANDS BEACH - HALF MOON BAY 2 Bed Minaret Dr $470 2 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $520 3 Bed Bucklands Beach Rd $640 FLATBUSH 3 Bed Broberg Lane $570 4 Bed Rosewell Cr $740

Sam Sam Sam Lloyd Lloyd Sam Sam

FLATBUSH OFFICE

PAKURANGA OFFICE

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

HALF MOON BAY OFFICE

HOWICK OFFICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Professionalism Dedication Excellent Communication Proactive Approach

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Can we help you stay in Auckland??

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Irish believe in miracles H

aving hammered the All Blacks 4029 in Chicago, Ireland will believe they can achieve another miracle in what is shaping as a fascinating return rugby match in Dublin on Sunday.

Win, and the All Blacks will regain the respect their world No 1 status deserves.

Lose and the Six Nation teams will believe their so-called invincibility was nothing more than a myth.

That illustrates how different one loss can change perception.

Certainly Six Nations confidence will have been boosted by England’s 37-21 triumph against South Africa and Scotland’s narrow 22-23 loss to Australia.

Ireland’s will have been further boosted by that of a passionate Munster team that beat NZ Maori 27-14 at Limerick without its Irish internationals.

In that game, as in the Chicago test, the fiery Irish hit the breakdowns en masse and tackled like demons.

Having scored a confidence-boosting first win against the All Blacks in 110 years, the brave-hearted Irish will believe they can make it a double on Sunday, especially if dynamic injuryplagued flanker Sean O’Brien returns to the side.

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But under the guidance of masterly coach Joe Schmidt, Ireland is a tough team that deserve respect, possessing a smart game plan, passion and a vigorous defence.

Writing this column before the announcement of the teams, I felt Steve Hansen and his fellow selectors would start Aaron Cruden at first-five ahead of Beauden Barrett who was only a shadow of his brilliant best in Chicago.

While admittedly faced with much easier opponents in New Zealand 68-10 trouncing of Italy, Cruden combined slick passing with astute tactical kicking and converted seven tries whereas Barrett’s goal-kicking was atrocious against Ireland.

There was also a case for starting the combative PJ Perenara ahead of Aaron Smith at halfback against the excellent Conor Murray although Smith’s confidence and form did return against Italy after his lapses in Chicago.

Firstly, however, the All Black forwards will need to meet fire with fire, especially at the breakdown where they need greater numbers and lower body positions than when last they met.

Meanwhile, find of the year Anton Lienert-Brown continues to delight with his brilliant offloads creating tries for team-mates. At 21, he is playing like a master, equally at home in the No 12 and

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With the crocked Sonny Bill Williams and Charlie Ngatai eager to challenge Lienert-Brown, Ryan Crotty, Malakai Fekitoa and George Moala for midfield berths next year, competition is going to be fierce.

While fullback Israel Dagg has made a great fist of the right wing in the absence of Nehe Milner-Skudder, he also has the skill set to succeed in the midfield, as indeed do Barrett and fellow first-five Lima Sopoago.

Hence with so many options, it’s more of a problem of who to leave out rather than who to put in for selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox. Meanwhile Aussie maestro Andrew Johns’ strong criticism of Shaun Johnson’s option-taking following the Kiwis shocking Four Nations 18-18 rugby league draw against brave Scotland in Workington, England, was fully deserved.

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More sports results Running

Somerville Intermediate recorded the fastest time for a school team at the Taranaki Around the Mountain Steelformers Relay Race on November 5.

The Somerville Sole Mates relay team consisted of 18 students and the 150km relay race was split into 21 legs. Distances varied between 3.1km to 11.9 km.

The Somerville Intermediate team completed the race in 11 hours 36 minutes – the fastest time by a school team and fourth fastest overall including the adult division.

The team’s average time to complete a kilometre was 4 minutes and 38 minutes.

There were 70 teams taking part in the race, which started in New Plymouth at 2.30am in the morning.

The following students were in the successful Somerville Sole Mates relay team: Logan Marshall, William Holland, Josh Holland, Hunter Donoley, Abby Lockhart, Brooke Conover, Tom Holmes, Zane Powell, Bodhi Driver, Ethan Huff, Josh Brown, Brunon Misiuk, Matthew Lindsay, Nick Barker, Matthew Barker, Kyan Brown, Liam Savage and Kyle Ellis.

Rebecca Ferguson and Alex Chan trained the runners throughout the year as part of the Somerville Intermediate running squad.

“This is a huge achievement and shows the dedication of our runners and the time and effort that they have put into training,” they said.

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Sports results

‘Dutchie’ gets test call up

Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club (HPCC) results

By Scott Yeoman

Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premiers Drew to Cornwall CC in a two-day match at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Saturday.

HPCC 401/6 declared (Shawn Hicks 140, Andrew de Boorder 111, Dale Phillips 52).

Cornwall CC 279/6 at the end of day two (Brad Chemaly 87, Brian Barnard 86; Mitchell McClenaghan 3/30).

Marie Raos Ray White HPCC Premier Reserves Played East Coast Bays CC in the first day of a two-day match at Windsor Park on the North Shore on Saturday.

East Coast Bays CC 306/8 at the end of the day (Taine Jolley 3 wickets, Michael Greenwood 2 wickets, Will Smith 2 wickets, Jacob O’Callaghan 1 wicket).

HPCC Premier Women Lost to Takapuna CC in a limited overs match at Lloyd Elsmore Park on Saturday.

Takapuna CC 189/4 in 45 overs.

HPCC 73/10 in 32 overs.

Tennis — Caro Bowl Auckland’s premier interclub tennis competition for adults Week 3 (November 11, 12, 13) ■■ Cockle Bay Tennis Club (men) beat Parnell 5-3 at home.

■■ Bucklands Beach Tennis Club (women) beat Remuera 6-2 away.

■■ Sunnyhills Tennis Club (women) beat Pompallier 6-2 at home.

Semi-finals and 5th-8th playoff games ■■ Semi-final 1 (Friday, November 18 at 6pm): Sunnyhills Tennis Club (women) vs. Royal Oak at Koru Tennis Club in Pakuranga Heights.

■■ 5th-8th playoff 2 (Friday, November 18 at 6pm): Bucklands Beach Tennis Club (women) vs.

Parnell 2 at Bucklands Beach Tennis Club.

■■ Semi-final 2 (Friday, November 25 at 6pm): Cockle Bay Tennis Club (men) vs. Blockhouse Bay at Cockle Bay Tennis Club.

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ocal cricketer Colin de Grandhomme has been selected in the Black Caps squad for the test series against Pakistan.

De Grandhomme, known as “Dutchie” to his teammates, is one of two potential debutants named in the New Zealand test squad for the two-match series starting today at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

The all-rounder, who plays for Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club (HPCC) and the Auckland Aces, is yet to play a test for New Zealand, but played for the Black Caps in Twenty20 and One Day formats in 2012. He also represented Zimbabwe at age group level before moving to New Zealand.

The Black Caps test squad, which was named last Thursday, assembled in Christchurch on Monday.

The 11 players chosen for the first test had not been named by the Times’ deadline yesterday.

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from injury last season, “he’s made a number of key contributions with bat and ball”.

“He’s made an impressive start to the current Plunket Shield season and he provides us with another strong all-rounder option,” Larsen said.

Meanwhile, five players that took part in the Black Caps’ recent tour of India – Doug Bracewell, Martin Guptill, Jeetan Patel, Luke Ronchi and Ish Sodhi – were not named in the squad for this test series.

Six players were not considered due to injury, including three locals – Mark Craig, Mitchell McClenaghan and Colin Munro.

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“I’m happy to be back playing with the boys, it’s been tough sitting on the sidelines watching, so I’m excited to get back out there,” Munro said prior to the Plunket Shield (fourday) game against Northern Districts at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

HPCC’s Donovan Grobbelaar and Shawn Hicks are also part of the Aces team for that match, which wraps up today.

McClenaghan, who is slowly returning from injury on a limited workload, played for the HPCC premier team on Saturday in the second day of their two-day match against Cornwall Cricket Club.

He took three wickets for 30 runs off 10 overs. After being selected in the Black Caps test squad, De Grandhomme had to come out of the New Zealand ‘A’ squad that was meant to play Pakistan in a three-day warm up match at Saxton Oval in Nelson starting last Friday.

The game was eventually washed out without a ball being bowled.

Shawn Hicks, who recently scored 140 for the HPCC premiers, had been named as 12th man for that New Zealand ‘A’ game.

In other representative news, HPCC’s Dale Phillips and Daniel Young were this week selected in the Auckland under 19 squad for the 2016/17 season.

Black Caps test squad for the two-match series against Pakistan: Kane Williamson (c), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme (potential debutant), Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Jimmy Neesham, Jeet Raval (potential debutant), Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling.

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Midnight Madness in Howick Village 2016 — 5

Friday, November 18, 9am till midnight

Lights and sounds to guide you home S

anta’s decided to trial his Christmas routine early and will be in Howick tomorrow for Midnight Madness!

The burly man in red will be meeting and greeting his fans from 7pm-9pm at the lighting display in Fencible Walk Park brought to life by the Howick Village Christmas Lights Charitable Trust on November 18. Catch him if you can! But if you don’t make it, fear not, he will be back on December 12 until Christmas Eve – 7.309pm, same place.

Meanwhile, the lights will be up from 6pm-12pm on Midnight Madness, and will run from December 12-24, from 7pm-10pm. Another Midnight Madness fixture, East FM Radio, will be sharing the feel good vibes on the corner of Uxbridge Road and Picton Street as well.

Thanks to the community broadcaster’s army of volunteer DJs, shoppers can tune in from 6pm.

A dedicated team will be entertaining shoppers right through the night, and hosts will even be getting out on the street, interacting with and interviewing passersby.

But how did the volunteerrun radio station broadcasting on 88.1FM & 107.1FM and become the indispensable community powerhouse it is today?

Its beginnings can be traced back to founder Mike Rowse’s innovative pastime.

A low-power radio buff, Mike had been running his own station from home for three years prior to the launch of Howick Village Radio in 2008, now East FM. He donated his equipment to the Howick Village Asso-

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Over the years, it has become a true voice for the community – a place for budding broadcasters and musicians to hone their art, as well as for local identities to connect with local listeners and shoot the breeze. In 2013, the fundraiser at The Good Home, raised $7500, which enabled the purchase of its own retro mobile caravan.

This year another fundraising evening was held at The Lounge. East FM was able to continue its good work in the community.

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Moore Street Midnight Madness Friday, November 18, 9am till midnight

Basalt’s Rooftop Bar celebrates fourth anniversary I

f you haven’t had a drink at east Auckland’s only rooftop garden bar - what are you waiting for?

Tucked above the well-known and much-loved Basalt restaurant, the rooftop offers a unique bar experience.

You’ll be treated to stunning sea views across Howick and Cockle Bay – on a clear day they even stretch to Coromandel.

With a relaxed ambience and laid-back vibe, it’s easy to see why locals keep coming back for more.

You’ll be greeted with a smile by the friendly staff as soon as you walk through the door and ushered upstairs to the hidden secrets of the rooftop.

The retractable roof makes it the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine or cool off in the shade while the clear awnings shelter the bar from any lessthan-stunning weather, making it easy to enjoy the rooftop all year round.

Come on down for a casual after-work drink or laze away in the weekend sun, while you snack on some of the delicious bar snacks on offer.

Located in the heart of Howick Village, the rooftop bar makes the

ideal meeting spot.

Catch up with a friend over a glass of wine, or bring your laptop and make a lunchtime business meeting something to look forward to.

Basalt’s already well-loved as a

restaurant, but the rooftop bar offers a slightly different package.

While the ground level still offers the main restaurant dining experience, upstairs you’ll find a slightly more relaxed vibe with lighter menu options on offer.

With a capacity of 100 people, the rooftop is the perfect spot for your next function.

Shane and the team offer a select area for your private entertaining, while allowing the public to continue to enjoy the rest of the area.

Live music on a Friday is a great way to unwind from a busy week and sets a positive vibe for the weekend.

From next month, a three-piece band will be playing on Sunday afternoons.

With both levels offering something different, Basalt is a welcoming space for all-ages.

If you’re looking for something a little bit different, Basalt’s rooftop bar is waiting just for you.

Midnight Madness marks the rooftop bar’s fourth anniversary, so if you haven’t been in a while, or you’re a first time visitor then what better time to pop in and say hello.

There’s more on Moore Street There’s always something going on in Moore Street.

Performing in Moore St will be country and western musicians – and there’ll obviously be dancing.

Piccallilly Cafe, well-known for its scrummy scones, cakes and home baking, can be found here.

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For the evening try our special bacon buttie – either ‘grab and go’ or eat in for $5 – add a drink from the fridge for $8. the regular menu will be running all day. takeaway hot drinks also available.

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Prominently positioned of course is Basalt on the Moore St/Picton St corner.

It doesn’t matter what the weather is doing, the retractable roof and awnings can be opened up por shut closed depending on conditions.

And whether you’re enjoying something off the lovely menu or just relaxing with a beverage, you’ll also be able to take in the panoramic views from the rooftop bar.

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Midnight Madness in Howick Village

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Friday, November 18, 9am till midnight

2015 Midnight Madness

A doorway to imagination

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ndoors Out Art Competition, supported by funding from Creative NZ , is an inaugural event taking place at Midnight Madness this year.

“We have enough doors to have the competition next year,” said Howick town centre manager Jenny Foster.

“It was open to students, artists, sculptors and designers.

There are some very creative ideas on these doors!

“There will be an amazing display in town in various locations.”

A number of doors were donated to Howick Village to hold this event – and what better time to display them but Midnight Madness, Jenny said.

TALENT: Somerville Intermediate students with the creations.

Times photos Wayne Martin

The doors will be on display in Howick Village from 10am till 10.30pm on Midnight Madness November 18.

“It’s a visual display and competition for creative talent, encouraging hard material displays and artistic works,” she

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