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local who has seen what she believes to be multiple cases of animal cruelty is concerned about the welfare of a chained dog in Half Moon Bay. Bucklands Beach woman Christine Duncan passes by a black Labrador tethered to a tree on her regular walks each week.

“I’ve seen that dog since it was a puppy and it’s been months and months, could even be a year now.”

Mrs Duncan says it’s particularly bad when there’s rain.

“It’s on mud so in this weather,

it’s all wet and filthy.”

She says next to the dog there is a kennel that has fallen over and is far from weather tight.

“It’s really gruesome. This should not be happening in this day and age.”

Mrs Duncan says the Chained Dog Awareness group and the SPCA are aware of the canine’s plight but the owners were not home when they visited.

To her knowledge, the Chained Dog Awareness group has visited twice, and the SPCA has visited four times as a result of reports from other people. “[But] the dog is still there in

exactly the same conditions.”

She says the SPCA felt its “body condition was good”.

Mrs Duncan says she has twice witnessed people trying to drown dogs at Bucklands Beach and has reported the incidents to the SPCA but is not confident anything has been done.

“Nobody follows up. They’ve lost the number, lost the job or the inspectors are not available. It just makes you wonder.”

SPCA CEO Andrea Midgen says Mrs Duncan’s experience was unusual for abuse of that nature, and her allegations will be investigated.

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She admitted managing the complaints can be a challenge but jobs were prioritised.

“We only have six inspectors that cover from Wellsford to Port Waikato so they have a huge area to cover.”

When the Times visited the Half Moon Bay property in question, the dog was chained but looked healthy.

A neighbour, who did not want to be named, says she couldn’t be sure, but the pet looked loved.

“We have no concerns whatsoever. The dog is walked every single day and its owners are lovely people.”

Shellfish poachers lay low After last year’s highs, it seems shellfish poachers from the eastern beaches are starting to get the message.

Latest statistics show 35 infringements were issued at Cockle Bay, 32 at Eastern Beach, six in Duders (Umupuia) Beach, Maraetai and 68 at Kawakawa Bay. While there are three more months left until the end of the year, the figures will have a lot of catching up to do if compared to the total 110 infringements at Cockle Bay and 147 at Kawakawa Bay last

year.

That same year, a woman and her mother were caught with 1100 cockles and nearly 1000 oysters at Cockle Bay. The woman was prosecuted this year resulting in the forfeiture of her luxury Audi car.

The official cockle gathering season at Cockle Bay is now over, closing from October 1 and reopening on May 1.

Honorary fisheries officer Barry Wood says the ban seems to be working so far.

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from 200 plus on the last day [of the cockle collecting season] to two [infringements] on the first day of closure. It’s just like turning the tap off.”

He says now that the well sign-posted ban has been enforced for six years it seems people are getting the message.

However, there may still be those who will push their luck, Mr Wood says.

“There will be more probably at long weekends when people from South Auckland come up. The

temptation for them is just a little bit great.”

The Asian community which makes up the majority of collectors is now well aware of the rules, he says.

All shellfish gathering is banned at Eastern Beach and a two-year closure was enforced at Duders on October 26 last year.

The Ministry of Primary Industries has a list of fishing rules on its website www.mpi. govt.nz and people can also download an NZ Fishing Rules app on their smartphone.

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onsidering Justin Bieber had just hit town, it’s not surprising that a budding young singer had “pop star” in his mind when asked what his musical career ambitions were.

But nine-year-old Elliott Fox has already carved out a niche, having just finished a five-day season in the Freemasons NZ Opera Chorus for the spectacular production of Tosca at Auckland’s Aotea Centre. So it’s also not surprising that a Broadway musical may also be in his sights.

“Mum says I have been singing since I was a baby,” he says.

Mum, Carly, agrees, saying “he came out singing and has been singing for as long as I can remember”.

The Pigeon Mountain Primary School pupil has a string of vocal achievements behind him. He was a student at Aimee Gray’s music school until she recently returned to London to complete her MA Practice of Voice and Singing.

When he was seven he won the award for most promising vocalist under 12 years at the South Auckland Performing Arts Competition Society (SAPCS) com-

petition, the youngest “Music lifts my spirstudent to ever win. its,” he told his Mum. Since he was seven he It was a major comhas sung for CDs and mitment for a ninecharity events with year-old with many the Love to Sing Group rehearsals in the leadand has been selected up and an extremely for this year’s Kids for disciplined singing Kids School mass choir environment to deal which will perform in with, including a November. grumpy musical direcHe has participated tor at times. Also he in two Harlequin Theahad to learn the words tre junior productions in Italian, which his in Howick, and is about mum says, “seems to to complete his first come naturally to him”. year with the Howick The hardest thing, Children’s and Youth Elliott says, was to get Theatre (HCYT). into one space when He has his own CD many other people under his belt, record- BUDDING TALENT: Boy star, Elliott Fox, at were on the stage. ing Leonard Cohen’s home at Eastern Beach.

“In Act I there was a Times photo Wayne Martin Hallelujah at a local lot of rushing around studio, and last year ‘Opera in Concert’ series at and we had to get recorded an Italian solo for Auckland Town Hall. through the people without a soundtrack to an upcomAs a result of his perfor- bumping into each other.” ing movie. He also played mance in Turandot, he was He agrees that the specan extra in a short film the second youngest boy to tacular Te Deum at the end being made for the New be selected by New Zealand of Act I when the altar boys Zealand Film Festival, Opera for the 12-strong boys’ moved about the stage with which included participat- chorus to sing in Tosca. candles was a “very exciting ing in a group singing in the “Singing in Tosca was part. That’s where the acting Samoan language. more exciting because we bit came in”.

His introduction to got to do some acting as “I want to be a professional opera came when he audi- well,” Elliott says. singer and an actor as well, tioned and was selected “I thought it was a big not necessarily opera, but for the Freemasons NZ privilege to be in Tosca.” maybe musical shows,” he Opera Chorus small chilWhile the season involved says, eyes lighting up at the dren’s chorus for Puccini’s one matinee and five evening thought of Broadway. But Turandot. It was part of performances, Elliott says he currently the idea of being the Auckland Philharmonia did some yawning but was a world-famous pop star is Orchestra and NZ Opera’s not tired. also appealing.

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Old bridge’s 150th birthday An important local structure is being given the celebration it deserves this Sunday after 150 years of service.

The Tamaki River Bridge, or more commonly known as the Panmure Bridge, was officially opened to the public on October 20, 1865, to ease the congested ferry service along the Tamaki River.

The first major swing span bridge in the North Island and longest surviving structure of its kind, the overpass was built by Australian contractors McNeil and Wilson at a cost of about £15,000 pounds. Its primary function was to link the two villages of Howick and Panmure.

Toll charges were applied at a cost of two pennies each for pedestrians, pigs, sheep and goats, and up to two shillings for a cart drawn by two horses.

While the timber portion of the bridge was demolished in 1916 and replaced by a new concrete bridge, the iron swing span remains today.

In 2013, Auckland Council carried out preservation work at a cost of $100,000 and the bridge has heritage

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HISTORIC: Linking the communities of Howick and Panmure, and today Pakuranga and Panmure after 150 years.

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Former Auckland Regional Council engineer John La Roche says the structure forms an important part of East Auckland’s history.

“I think it’s very important that historic pieces of engineering are recognised. It was quite a major engineering feat for its time and needs to be preserved.”

Mr La Roche says the type of material contributed to the bridge’s longevity.

“The steel was wrought iron rather than mild steel, which is more corrosion-resistant and has enabled it to last 150 years in the marine environment.”

To mark the bridge’s anniversary, Mr La Roche and his brother, Alan La

Roche, together with the Howick and Panmure Historical Societies, as well as the Institute of Professional Engineers (Auckland), have organised a public event.

■■ A celebration will be held on Sunday, October 18, at 12pm, outside Panmure Bridge Marine, 2 Pakuranga Road. Activities include guided tours and picture displays, an official welcome by Mayor Len Brown and addresses by Waitemata Ward councillor Mike Lee and Howick historian Alan La Roche. A book published by John and Alan La Roche called The 1865 Tamaki River Bridge Panmure will be on sale for $5. Parking is available at Kerswill Place or Millen Avenue.

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former Pakuranga boat building company and an East Tamaki access equipment hire business took top honours at the Westpac Auckland Business Awards 2015 - South.

Rayglass Boats, now based across the Tamaki River from Pakuranga at Mt Wellington, won the Excellence in Exporting Award sponsored by Ports of Auckland.

In 2008, the company’s Pakuranga factory was damaged by fire for the second time after a 1995 blaze.

Access equipment hire company, Up2It Access Hire in East Tamaki won the Best Emerging Business Award sponsored by Air New Zealand.

Winner of the Supreme Business Excellence Award and the Excellence in Innovation category went to Wiri company Nauhria Precast.

Its chief executive Rakesh Nauhria won the Excellence in Business Leader-

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Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Michael Barnett says a rich mix of success factors that enhance business capability was identified through the awards.

“The awards show that great businesses achieve a combination of competitive pricing with prompt servicing and a quality product,” he says.

“Our winners pay attention to fast turnaround times, thoughtful suggestions and improvements, saving their customers time and money – and to a strong focus on creating a memorable customer experience.”

Other south-east business that made the award finals were: Harrison Tew Consultants (NZ), Whitford; Palladium Homes, Beachlands; and Thada Chapman of the Botany-based Conveyancing Shop was a finalist in the Excellence in Business Leadership category.

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ShakeOut a success

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unnyhills School has got its ShakeOut drills sorted.

Students at the primary school went through the motions yesterday with Howick Ward councillor Sharon Stewart, who is also the chair of Civil Defence for Auckland Council; executive director of the Chip-In Foundation Tom Morton and Howick Local Board deputy chair Adele White.

Chip-In undertakes community-based projects raising awareness of the risks of natural disasters.

A national ShakeOut earthquake drill was marked today at 9.15am.

Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says Monday night provided a timely reminder that New Zealand isn’t called the shaky isles for no reason, with a 5.8 magnitude quake just east of Pongaroa, Hawke’s Bay.

Motorists had to deal with back to school traffic this week with several crashes occurring on Monday.

One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a two-vehicle crash just after 8am on Reeves Road, Pakuranga resulting in a 40-minute road closure. Later at about 8.40am, a two-car crash blocked the busy intersection between Chapel Road and Maghera Drive in Botany.

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“On average, we have around one earthquake every half hour in New Zealand, or 20,000 earthquakes a year. Around 250 of these are large and close enough to feel,” she says.

More than 1.25 million people on Monday had signed up for ShakeOut, but many more are expected to participate today.

ShakeOut is geared to getting every New Zealander to drop, cover and hold - the best thing to do during an earthquake to save lives and reduce the risk of injury.

“While Thursday is a drill, we never know when we may have to drop, cover and hold for real.

That’s why this drill is so important,” says Ms Kaye.

“By making drop, cover and hold our instinctive reaction as soon as we feel shaking start, we can give ourselves a much greater chance of getting through an earthquake unscathed.”

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$4000 for school The Salvation Army in Howick and the Russian community’s recent fundraiser was a success, entertaining shoppers at Rices Mall. Some $4000 was raised for a school in Russia.

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father and son were rescued A off Bucklands Beach after falling from their kayak on Sunday morning.

The Police Maritime Unit were called to a water rescue at Bucklands Beach just off The Parade at 8.15am. A witness reported seeing two people in the water calling for help.

A local boatie was on the scene quickly and picked up the

Orchid grower and painter Leonard Cobb from Pakuranga has turned from painting to craftsmanship this year building a replica model of a Fencibles cottage for the Howick Orchid Society Spring Show.

Mr Cobb’s model is a replica of Fencible Henry Brindle’s simple two room cottage that can be found in the Howick Historical Village. Combining orchids

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two people and returned them to the shoreline, safe but cold.

A father and his 8-year-old son had been fishing from their two-person kayak when a large wave tipped them out into the ocean. They were unable to get back into the kayak and were drifting with the tide before being rescued. They were in the water for around 20 minutes.

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with the Fencibles for this year’s theme, Mr Cobb says, is something a bit different for the show which attracts a multitude of visitors each year. “There’s quite a history here. It just adds another dimension to orchids” he says.

The cottage, which took Mr Cobb two weeks to build from an old motor mower case, will be surrounded by a number of colourful orchids as a part of the Howick Orchid Society’s display at the show. There will also be

displays from a number of other Auckland societies; orchids for sale, and a public vote for the best display and the best plant in the show. Mr Cobb has been a part of the Howick Orchid Society for 25 years. The patron of the Howick Orchid Society loves a challenge, one reason he decided to build the cottage.

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“We are all mad keen on fishing here at The Big Fish and so the staff offer great practical knowledge,” says Kim. The Big Fish also has a fishing club, which was launched about the time it started and now has about 250 mem-

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New members are always welcomed along to share fishing information, know-how and possible stories about the “one that got away.”

Some very impressive fish specimens, which obviously didn’t get away, have been moulded into very impressive fibreglass moulds to decorate the shop.

There’s also a photo-board with an impressive line-up of photographs of fishing success stories.

The fishing side of the shop covers a huge range of equipment – ranging from the New Zealand-made Predator fishing system through to a big selection of rods and reels.

The Big Fish is a leading stockist for locally-made off-shore rods – ranging in price from about $150 through to about $700. It also stocks Ocean Kayaks, charts, buoyancy aids (lifejackets) and all other fishing requirements.

Within the shop is another little shop which specialises in diving equipment. This section is run by Rebecca Ledingham and Dennis Hyde, who are both experienced divers and dive instructors.

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Treasured valley under threat

Broomfields residents are worried about the proliferation of pests. MARIANNE KELLY takes a look at the problem in this first of a two-part series

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eal estate agents call it “prestigious”, but residents on the scenic Broomfields Peninsula between Howick and Whitford are up against a problem that is anything but prestigious as hordes of possums, rats and even stoats are on the march destroying native foliage and bird life in their path.

These animal pests, which can cover miles at night, are also taking their toll in the treasured Mangemangeroa Reserve, managed by the Friends of Mangemangeroa (FOM) in partnership with Auckland Council.

And while FOM is in discussion with the council’s Local & Sports Park (South) about what their programme for pest control in the reserve entails, the issue spreads wider to surrounding private properties and some Broomfields Peninsula residents are worried.

Jenny Foster, who is also the Howick town centre manager, lives in Whites Road and says neighbouring residents are reporting increased numbers of possums and now stoats.

“I have lived here for 11 years and saw a stoat at my back door for the first time a while ago. Now we have four feral cats on the property.

“There are possums, rabbits, stoats and rats and pukekos are running rife,” she says. “We have lots of covenanted stands of native bush and the kereru and tui population is amazing. We’ve also got moreporks.

But we are not seeing the same bird numbers over the last 12 months.”

Neighbouring residents in Whites Road, Wayne Kidd and Don Pye say they have experienced pest problems on their properties since they settled there, 20 years for Mr Pye and 40 years for Mr Kidd.

Mr Kidd has established a bait station at the bottom of his property which he sets with poison as soon as spring arrives and he sees that fruit trees have been attacked.

“I have phoned the council saying the possums are coming from the reserve.”

Mr Pye says he sometimes traps 13 possums in a row.

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catch one, I just keep setting the traps.

“They eat the roses, the fruit trees and the pohutukawas.

We used to have wood pigeons but they are gone because the possums eat the eggs.”

Auckland Council spokesmen Biran Singh and Garrick McCarthy say the council is responsible for managing pests on public parks and reserves but not on neighbouring private property.

“If there is a localised increase in pest densities in the area, then it could be possible to establish a community group to support the pest control programme on the public reserves.”

There are many education programmes throughout schools, events and the media providing a platform to inform and educate the public about pest control processes and methodology, they say.

“A member of the biosecurity team would be happy to come and meet with FOM or the community to provide this platform in person.”

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New immigrants can practice English and share customs with friendly New Zealanders on Thursday mornings, 10am to 11.30am in the Lounge, Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Road. Phone 576 2407.

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New courses for children eight years and older starting at Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre include after-school Mandarin and Spanish classes and guitar and ukulele for beginners evening classes.

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Financial literacy

The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Pakuranga, in collaboration with GeneNow Financial Literacy, is holding interactive education workshops about insurance, finances, banking and Kiwisaver. They are on October 19, 23, 30 and November 6 at the Howick Local Board meeting room, Pakuranga Library building, Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga.

To book phone 576 8331 or email Pakuranga@cab.org.nz.

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The Howick Round Dance Club runs introductory classes for all ages. Learn to waltz, rumba and cha-cha. Introductory classes of five lessons are at 7.30 to 9.30pm starting this Friday at Pakuranga Heights Primary School, Pakuranga.

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Put your spring colours on and come along on Saturday, October 17, at 7.30pm, All Saints Church, 17 Selwyn Road, Howick. Complimentary refreshments afterwards. This is a fundraiser for the Choir’s trip to the Eistedfod in Wales, July 2016, where we will represent New Zealand.

Adults $20, Seniors $18 and Children free. Phone Raewyn 521 4651 or Andrea 537 4403.

Burswood Drive, Botany, 10am to 12nn. This session will give you an overview of the variety of agencies and organisations that give advice and support, including online resources.

Morning tea included. No cost but donations welcome. Bookings essential for catering and resource purposes. Phone 279 4331 ext 800 or email reception@accm.org.nz.

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As for the "Chinese immigrants" who Gary Hollis (Times, October 8) asserts pay all that money to gain Cambridge, he is not seeing the whole picture. First, I do wonder whether he is aware that Westlake Boys High School recently announced its intention to withdraw from the Cambridge system. He also seems to be unaware of all those families (from every

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This is mathematical crime I would appreciate it if Gary could re-explain his mathematics as it makes close to no sense. I’ll put this in a way that Gary can understand.

Although one can easily reduce 100 “two-and-a-half times” (which is the equivalent of taking 40 per cent, mind you) to 40, one cannot compensate by multiplying four by “two-and-a-half times to the 10 per cent”. This is because basic mathematics dictates that ‘if the denominator is changed, the same changes must be made to the numerator’. If we “reduce two-and-a-half times” as Gary suggests, we would still end up with the (correct) value of 1.6.

Additionally, Gary’s column diagram has no mathematical significance whatsoever. Just because one can put two columns next to each other and shade up to 4mm doesn’t indicate that the shaded quantities are mathematically equal.

Gary’s logic is the equivalent of saying that a pear is an apple, purely because the two fruits are sitting right next to each other. This is bordering on a mathematical crime and I find it astounding that this mathematics is actually being considered.

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I’m sorry Gary, but Greg (and most probably Brian) can’t understand your attempt to justify why 4 per cent of 40 per cent is 10 per cent. You argue that quote, “If in the fraction, four over a hundred is reduced two-and-a-half times to 40, then the four must be compensated by being multiplied by two-and-a-half to the 10 per cent”.

Gary, take it from me, (a former head of mathematics) that to find an equivalent fraction to four over a hundred, you have to reduce (divide) both the numerator (4) and the denominator (100). You don’t divide the numerator and multiply the denominator. Thus dividing (not multiplying) the 4 by two-and-a-half gets us back to the original 1.6 per cent. QED. You have also written on the flag debate. Please continue to write on non-mathematical issues!

Greg Hawkins Farm Cove Editor’s note: Correspondence on the maths problems is now closed with this excellent elucidation from a mathematics HOD!

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What my mum and I will never understand, I am sure like many other loving, caring animal owners, is why she was not given a chance to a new life?

Reading other letters in your paper, there were loving, caring people that came forward to help Karma, had no chance to do so, then Animal Management could do this to her. (It) is a total disgrace.

People said she was scared, not vicious, and went with these people without a fight.

That, again, broke our hearts.

Karma deserved to live her life like so many other innocent babies, not lose it without (being) given a chance.

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Bus network launch

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ntroduction of a new public transport network for the Super City aims to challenge people to give serious thought to making a journey by bus and/or train.

Auckland Transport (AT) is about to roll out its proposed network for the south-east and central suburbs for consultation.

Anthony Cross, AT’s public transport network manager says Aucklanders have been in a default position over public transport so AT is starting to challenge it. “The default Auckland response has been that it’s too hard,” he says. “We have a lot of sympathy for that reaction about which bus they can take and where they can go.

“But we are stripping away the complexity so they can’t use that as an excuse anymore.”

The biggest change is an allday service, 7am-7pm, seven days a week, at least every 15 minutes, which AT says, means that passengers can throw away the timetable and just ‘turn up and go’, even on weekends. Buses will operate outside the hours 7am-7pm, but possibly will be at reduced frequencies.

These routes are: 55: Howick to Auckland City, via Pakuranga and Panmure (also serving Newmarket, Auckland Hospital and

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53: Botany to Panmure, via Ti Rakau Drive and Pakuranga.

31 (proposed southern network): Botany to Otara, Papatoetoe and Mangere.

Transfers will be necessary for long journeys and access to a wide range of destinations.

Apart from the frequent route from Howick into the Central City, other services will finish at Panmure Station where an easy transfer can be made to frequent bus or train services to the Central City and other destinations. Increased frequency of trains, running every 15 minutes, will encourage bus passengers to disembark at Panmure to travel on to the city, AT says.

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changes is the introduction next year of a new simplified system that calculates fares based on how many zones are travelled through as part of a journey. Passengers will not be charged more for transferring during the journey as the entire journey will be treated as a single trip.

“We are putting an effort into making sure as few people as possible are disadvantaged,” Mr Cross says. “Most will have the same fares and a lot lower.

For example a bus journey from Bucklands Beach to the airport will become one zone.

“Passengers might have to do the journey on two buses, but the fare will be less and there will be more choice because buses will be more frequent.”

■■ Changes in the south-east are expected to be implemented in 2017.

■■ Howick/Pakuranga public information events will be held at 6-10pm on October 10 at Pakuranga Night Market, Pakuranga Plaza (under the Warehouse); 10am-1pm, November 2, Fencible Lounge, Uxbridge Road, Howick; 9am3pm, November 14, Pakuranga Plaza; 4-7.30pm, November 25, Half Moon Bay ferry terminal. Have your say by filling in the Freepost feedback form on the brochure distributed to all householders; complete the online feedback form at AT.govt.nz/newnetwork; join the online discussion forum at AT.govt.nz/newnetwork.

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CAPITAL EXPENDITURE ■■ Barry Curtis Park: Pathway network around sports fields $367,000; southern boundary development, including the John Walker 3 Promenade, car parking, a playground and changing rooms $994,000; new satellite changing room at southern end $800,000; new footpaths/connections at the southern end $462,000.

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Growing summer bounty – with Palmers Pakuranga Spring is in full swing in October and has to be one of the most exciting months in the gardening calendar.

It is the traditional time to start putting down tomatoes and other summer vegetables, and with the temperatures rising the growth of everything just takes off.

In the flower garden, if you’re growing roses now’s the time to take action to ensure that they thrive and look their best.

Spray with Yates Shield to prevent fungal diseases and pest damage on your precious blooms, and give them a good feed of Palmers Rose Fertiliser as they start on the biggest growth period of the year.

It’s also a good time to plant any new roses using Garden X Compost and a slow release fertiliser like Novatec to give them the best start in life.

Prune back any flowering shrubs around now, and feed acid loving plants like camellias and azaleas after flowering with an acid fertiliser.

It’s also now warm enough to sow the seeds of your favourite flowering annuals straight into the ground, so grab some alyssum, cosmos, marigolds and sunflower seeds and get planting. Carnations, dahlia, petunia and gerberas are still best sown into trays for transplanting at a later date.

This is an essential time to turn your attention to your kitchen garden, so prepare the area first with plenty of Watkins Organic Compost dug well in and a dressing of Palmers Blood & Bone and Palmers Sheep Pellets.

Sow vegetable seedlings straight into the ground including beans, spinach, radish and courgettes, and tomatoes really hit their stride now the warmer weather is here.

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Increase watering of all of your container plants at this time, and add Miracle Gro or Nitrosol at each watering for that extra boost of health.

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Chicken skewers, asparagus and rice

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• 10-12 Pams 20cm bamboo skewers • 500g chicken breast (boneless/skinless) • 2 tsps Gregg’s cumin seeds, ground • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 oranges, juice and zest • 350g Sunrice brown rice • 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends snapped off • 420g Oak garden peas (mint), drained • ½ cup fresh mint, chopped • 190g Pams pesto Also need: salt, pepper, olive oil

Method:

Boil the jug and soak the skewers in boiling water.

So they won’t burn when cooking.

Cut each chicken breast into 5- 6 strips. It will depend on the size of the chicken breast but each strip should be about the size of a chicken tenderloin.

Place the chicken into a bowl with the cumin, garlic, ½ the orange zest and a little oil. Season well and put to one side, covered.

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Cook the rice as per instructions, using the orange juice as part of the liquid.

Thread the chicken onto the skewers.

Cook the chicken skewers as you normally would (BBQ, pan fry or grill). This should take about 5-8 minutes each side. Keep turning until well cooked.

Put a pot of water onto boil. Cut the asparagus into 3 pieces and blanch for 2-3 minutes putting the stalk pieces in first.

Drain the asparagus well and mix in the peas and keep warm in the pot.

Mix the mint, remaining orange zest and pesto through the well-drained rice and lastly fold through the

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In fact, it’s hard to find people these days without a cell phone surgically attached to their ear.

We use cell phones at work, at play, while we’re eating…and sometimes when we’re driving.

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Hard-core cellphone users claim that they can eliminate this danger by using a “hands-free” cellphone, which allows the driver to talk without having to hold onto it.

Others say that hands-free cells are just as dangerous as conventional models.

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Police ran a two-week nationwide push in September to educate road users about the dangers of driving distracted.

Research done last year for the New Zealand Transport Agency found 60 per cent of people admit to using their phones while driving, according to a news report in January.

Nearly 30 deaths since 2007 were blamed on cellphone use in cars.

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A-CLASS TREE SERVICES All tree & hedge work Rubbish removal Garden Clearouts Free Quotes Fully Insured

Ph Josh 536 4603 or 021-074-8027

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

Phone: Murray 534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746

ALL stumps & trees, est.48 yrs, free advice & quotes.

Low rates, Terry NZATL 0274 989080 or 530 8741

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS WASHING machine repairs. Fridges, dryers etc.

Same day service. Ph 2743554. Botany.

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

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

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

BRANCH MANAGER

WINDOWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S in/out, exterior housewash, gutter clearing.

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

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

WATERBLASTING

CHEMWASH

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

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Safe, low pressure, exterior cleaning

Houses, Roof treatments, Paths, Drives, Decks

PHILâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

CALL YOUR LOCAL OPERATOR CRAIG 535-5661 K54159

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

â&#x153;&#x201C; Specialist waterblasting

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows â&#x153;&#x201C; Domestic & commercial â&#x153;&#x201C; Low pressure bio-wash â&#x153;&#x201C; Professional presentation Call Nick 537 4602 or 029 7700581

All tree work

Gas & Plumbing Services

Gary Hanson

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

Certifying Plumber â&#x2013;ş Hot Water Cylinders â&#x2013;ş Bathrooms & Kitchens â&#x2013;ş General Maintenance â&#x2013;ş Work Guaranteed â&#x2013;ş Howick, B/Bch, Pknga

K54011

A1 TREE HEDGE & STUMP

TREECARE

Bizzy Bee Plumbing Ltd

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TREE SERVICES

Ph: 535-9093 (027) 476-0246

PLUMBER

CD197785

call Ian on 0800-000-116

NICHE

TREES

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

PLUMBERS

www.FirstChoicePainters.co.nz View website for job examples

Ph: 533 0437 027 600 6232

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

Upholstery

Plumbing Ltd

027 594 1243 537 4796

TREE SURGEON (17 YRS) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We Lop, Top, Chop, Drop and Mop up on the Spotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;˘ GREAT RATES

For free quote or advice

Ph: GEOFF 535 2773 021 271 3580

KB2049

GARDENER, cleaner, driver. Wants any work! 278 3087

ANY Plastering! In/out.

Lge/sml jobs, wall holes.

New homes/ factories. Joe 021 027 03803

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

CD202782

A&A FLOOR SANDING. Sanding, Coating timber floors. Free Quotes. Owner/ Operator. 022 170 6720

GARDEN Control for all gardening requirements.

Robert 0274 990 513 or 534 7536

AFFORDABLE plastering, new work & alterations.

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

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

Handy Andy Plumbing

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

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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

CD145278

FLOORING & SERVICES

A Budding Division of Inkster Landscapes Cleanups / regular maint.

Hedge Trimming / shaping Rubbish Removal Free quotes Pensioners discounts Great references

PEST CONTROL

BRIAN Certifying Plumber

CD140634

GARDEN CARE LTD

CD168636

Fencing Retaining Decks Dingo k9-3 mini digger â&#x2013; Post holes â&#x2013; Specialists in limited access sites G9G062

PEST CONTROL

K54141

FUSSPOTS

Free Quotes 0800 100 025

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

GALLAGHER PLUMBING

PAVING & Landscaping.

Free quotes. Phone Jim 0275509955 or 5372988 ah

PAINTER/Plasterer & handyman 30 yrs+ exp Ph Muzza 577-2989/0276770294

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ALL PAVING & Landscaping. Great rates. Ph Richard 021 783 258, or 271 3258

TILING

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

CD162756

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

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FDP Res. Painting, Decorating & Prop Main. No job too big or small. Labour Only. Cheap Rates. Ph Andy now for a quote 021 042 8295.

HANDYMAN

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

New Work Renovations Specialists Bathroom / Kitchen â&#x2122;Ś Gas Installations â&#x2122;Ś Hot Water Cylinders â&#x2122;Ś All Maintenance â&#x2122;Ś Certifying Plumbers EXPERIENCED, QUALITY SERVICE Ph Allan or Matt Craig P: 027 496 2118 or 09 215 1144 â&#x2122;Ś

CD167856

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

Howick Based. 533 9546 or 027 533 9546

ALL Paint / Restorationâ&#x20AC; clive.salisbury@gmail.com Ph 021486540

COVERS Contact

CATKIN

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

Free Quotes.

SMALL job repairs, painting, gardening, window replacement, deck repairs, pool fences. Ph 027 302 2377

Also garden maintenance rubbish removal, free quotes. 12 Yrs exp. residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

ABOUT Fencing 2000

HANDYMAN, repairs, house/garden, all wk considered, free quote. Peter 021393384

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

HANDYMAN & Gardeners Ltd. Michael 027 6162 146

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

KC4036

CD226123

A.J. CONTRACTOR

HANDYMEN

UPHOLSTERERS For all Shades & Blinds plus outdoor furniture

TILING

H3X019

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

A FREE QUOTE Painter & Decorator with 30yrs exp. Int/Ext Ph Geoff 5331504/021-02471675

CD147172

FENCING & TRELLIS

GARDEN CARE

GA117458

NEW DECKS, Deck Repairs, etc. New Fences & repairs. Free quotes. Call 021 023 69767 John

SHIFTERS

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

QUALITY PAVING LTD Rob 022 4300 745

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ALL FENCING, decking & retaining walls. Ph Richard 021 783 258, or 271 3258

FURNITURE

Also Pauanui

Ph: 0800 789 248

SS87908

Interior/Exterior painting, Wallpaper stripping, Plasterboard fixing/stopping, Residential/Commercial High quality workmanship Ph Vincent 5339658 021-135 3388

GCB020

Ph: 274 6357

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FENCING & TRELLIS

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

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

FURNITURE REMOVAL

Quality materials and workmanship Max Durability Free Quotes HOWICK HOME DECORATORS Doug 537 1362 - 021 1583260 howickdecor@hotmail.com

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

K54065

SB Electrical NZ Reg Electrician. Reasonable rates.

All electrical work. Nick 021 058 9561, 5340450

House Waterproofing

VINYL LAYER 25 yrs exp.

Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

SN64060

NZ REGISTERED Electrician 20 yrs exp, Great Rates, Gold Card discount, local Family Business, reliable, friendly, no job too small! leaves no mess, EFTPOS avail, call Anthony 534 0275 or 021 02246711

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BRUCE (021) 653-425 534-2595

CD229507

NZ REG, Commercial / Domestic. All Electrical Work.

Free Quotes. Call free 0800 326 762 or 0220 635 830

BRUCIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LAWNMOWING. Free quotes. Phone now on 537 3470 or 021 026 21890

CD235387

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

FLOORING GUYS Uplift & prep for Tiles, Vinyl & Carpet. Refs avail. Ph Bobby 021 02924836.

ANDREW 021 324 994 or 213 2880. Lawns, garden maint, tree felling/trimming, Free quotes.

PAINTERS & DECORATORS Ext/Int Repaints

CD217636

ELECTRICIAN Reg. hard working & reliable, value for dollars, all work undertaken. Satisfaction guar Ph 534-8889

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ELECTRICIAN, registered, available for all installations & repairs. Prompt reliable service. Mark 021 959 439 or 534 4401

Polyurethaning and all aspects of floor preparation of old and new floors, workmanship with pride & quality.

Ph Brendon (0274) 505-328 or Kent (0274) 532-439

ALL LAWNS, hedges, trees etc. Pensioner discounts.

Phone James 534 2639, 027 237 2210

LAWNS PLUS, For a top quality professional service & free quote Ph/txt Mike 0220 936 020

HAYNES GLASS

Remove stumps the easy way.

LAWNCARE

CD142804

East City Stove Repairs

FLOOR DOCTORS

STUMP GRINDING

RUBBISH REMOVALS

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

TREES

K54154

Specialising in stove repairs

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

GLASS & GLAZING

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

KP87651

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NZ Reg Electrician

LEES CARPETS

CD177471

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A STOVE PROBLEM?

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki Ph 273 8899

CD228127

GARAGE doors supply & repairs. Ph Amnon (021) 399616 or Jack (022) 4248805 or 268-2383a/h no extra charge Sundays

Pavers at factory prices

CD215949

Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

CD228064

Alarms and Electrical New and repairs Ph Dean 021 454 997 A/h 5774491

GARAGE DOORS

HOWICK LOCKSMITHS

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

TREE SERVICES

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$35 p/m

HANDYMAN & Gardeners Ltd. Michael 027 6162 146

FREE QUOTES

0800 245 625

ROOFING

PLUMBERS

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CARPET & VINYL

0800 24 LOCK

constructed & maintained, lawns mown, pruning & Arbourcultural work undertaken, waste removed.

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

Qualified Horticulturist Ph 535-4471 021-257-6898

PAVING

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for over 30 years Sand/polyurethane staining/ blonding New/old floors supply and lay cork tiles Free Quotes Ph: 537 3371 Neil Craft 027 296 6320 Kris Craft 021 055 7522 www.craftfloorsanding.co.nz

CD230519

CD232100

Aggregate supply No job to big or small JACOB EARTHWORKS LTD for a competitive quote 021 213 0985

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, October 15, 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 27

KB2051

www.times.co.nz/classifieds

Call Chris 021 366615 or 0508 932 532

CLASSIFIEDS

28 — Howick and Pakuranga Times, Thursday, October 15, 2015

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT Do you have a Classic or Vintage car?

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Do you have some casual spare time during December and want to volunteer your time?

You will transport a very special Christmas personality! within 5km radius of Highland Park Shopping Centre.

Expenses paid etc.

CD235829

A full time position is available in an established Pakuranga dental practice.

Experience not essential. Excellent work ethic, communication and computer skills required.

Please apply with CV to rlowe@frasersmithlowe.co.nz

Ph Bruce 535 8275

SENIOR OR ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE STYLIST WANTED Work locally in a breathtaking location by the sea at Half Moon Bay Hours and wages negotiable Fun, friendly team Excellent environment

PIANO/GUITAR VOICE/VIOLIN DRUM TEACHERS

DOMESTIC CLEANER

Experienced and selfemployed for immediate start. Must be reliable with own tools, transport and good English. Great rates.

Please Email: lartisan@maxnet.co.nz Or Phone Thierry 021 983 603 After Hours CD235963

Part Time For a small rest home.

Must be experienced and interested in cooking, able to work flexible hours and understood Food Safetly and Hygiene.

Ph/txt (pref) 021 701 981 or Email: fenciblemanor2015@gmail.com

CD235920

If you have a sound knowledge of music, a pleasant personality and would like to work from home or school, you may be suitable to be trained in our method to teach music.

Please phone 0800 696 874

House Keeper

for Auckland & Waiheke Island

Receptionist/Customer Services Role Part Time/Job Share

LABOURER

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

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

We accept donations of good furniture, clothing etc.

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

WANTED TO BUY WANTED to buy gold silver damaged & unwanted jewellery. We pay cash for old gold & silver items. Highland Park Jewellers. Shop, 1 Highland Park Shopping Center Ph 537-5656

WANTED TO BUY

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

CD202016

Ph: 0274 066 828

CD236079

South Auckland site.

Must have current Security Licence and own reliable transport, be reliable and professional.

Ph: 0800 677 467 Ph: 576 1507

LIKE A PROFESSIONAL

HEALTH & BEAUTY ABSOLUTELY the best relaxing & sport massage.

Clean & warm. Your 1st choice. Ph 576 1472

MASSAGE

The course covers : • Use of industrial sewing machines • Production sewing techniques • Garment construction to industry standard • Small business workshops

REGISTERED NURSE TEAM LEADER - HOSPITAL

HOWICK 8B Borrowdace Ave Sat 17th from 7.30am.

Household items.

CD227945

SECURITY GUARD

Use this course to start your own home business.

HOWICK BAPTIST HOME & HOSPITAL

Sports Massage

Unit 19, 325 Ti Rakau Dr, East Tamaki.

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

Study in class and from home.

Call today to book your free trial!

MASSAGE FOR MEN, Relaxation and Sport. Phone Willie 021 036 2338

CALL 0508 327 872 WWW.SEWTEC.AC.NZ STUDENTS LOANS & ALLOWANCES AVAILABLE

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

CD235941

CD236160

CD235841

Howick Baptist Healthcare is a well respected aged care provider.

We are working towards becoming an Eden Alternative facility.

Due to the retirement of a long serving Registered Nurse, a Team Leader position will soon be available in one of our units.

The successful applicant will need to be an experienced Registered Nurse with a broad clinical base, have experience with VCare or similar programmes, and be prepared to do InterRai and Eden Training.

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

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

Required for 20 bed Rest Home.

Hours Sat and Sun 10.45pm to 7.15am, Wed, Fri and Sat 2.45pm to 11pm.

Experience preferred and good command of English essential.

Phone 5328376

JOB TRAINING

SEW

COMPANY ACCOUNTANT

For small busy Pakuranga salon Hours negotiable Phone Lana 576 8766

CAREGIVERS

CD236003

CD236112

Macleans College is looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to run our stationery shop and manage our textbook centre.

The successful candidate must enjoy working with people and students. Must have good computer skills (excel and library software), and experience working with money is an advantage.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 3.30 pm during the school term.

Start date 9 November. This may be brought forward if possible for training purposes.

Please provide the names and contact details of three referees.

Please apply to applications@macleans.school.nz

HALF MOON BAY, 51 Loloma Dr, Sat 17, 8am, spring clean of h.hold items & lots more

SECOND HAND SHOP

HAIRDRESSER REQUIRED

CD235747

STATIONERY SHOP/ TEXTBOOK CENTRE

GARAGE SALES HALF MOON BAY 8 Majesty Plce Sun 18th from 9am. Quality items, drawer cabinet, h.hold items, womens clothes, books, art work & more.

FOR SALE

CD226313

Macleans College

We are looking for meticulous people who are experienced in home-cleaning.

Need to be reasonably fit and be able to undergo Police Screening. Pay Rate is $20 hour to the right candidates.

Apply by email serenityhousekeepers@ gmail.com

Required for busy landscaping company.

Full time.

Must be physically fit and have own reliable transport.

Ph 021 885 676

Experienced Industrial Electrical Contractor

We run a small manufacturing business based in Pakuranga. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Contractor to support our manufacturing business, on an as required basis.

We produce products for both the local and export market and equipment reliability is paramount.

To be considered for this role you will need to show Experience with old manufacturing equipment, hence old wiring systems Ability to respond quickly Able to provide out of hours service Experience with new industrial electrical concepts to aid with the updating of the electrical systems within the plant.

Able to work closely with our own maintenance staff.

Provide a competitive pricing.

Your Business in based in the Howick / Pakuranga area We are currently spending $3,000-$10,000 per month on electrical work. If this is work that suits your business please find contact details below.

Keith 021911410 - The Soap Factory Ltd.

CVs

CD236118

Chiropractic Centre requires a positive, well presented receptionist/ customer service person.

You will have a friendly, cheerful disposition with great communication skills and the ability to relate well to a wide age range.

20 hours per week over 3 days, and be able to work extra hours/ swap shifts if required.

Duties include general administration and clerical tasks, including PAYE and Processing ACC claims. You must be proficient in Microsoft Office, interacting with patients, booking appointments and cleaning.

Please send CV to: The Box Holder PO BOX 38-526, Howick, Auckland 2010 Or email: howick.chiro@clear.net.nz

We are looking for a 45+ woman to clean and maintain a home for a 71 year old widowed male in both Auckland and Waiheke Island.

Buy and collect groceries.

Run errands i.e. collect medication from the pharmacy, buy meat from the local butcher.

Make lunch and dinner.

MUST be able to cook European food (owner has Diabetes).

MUST have a full NZ drivers licence.

Prior experience in care giving/Hospitality.

Good attitude.

This would be a full time job, half in East Auckland and half at Waiheke Island Estate.

Tuesday to Thursday – Auckland (flexible hours) Friday to Monday – Waiheke Island (full time hours as will be overnight).

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

Hourly rate: $22 per hour.

Please email your CV to execphl@gmail.com

Regular part time work available for weekly cleaning, ironing etc at Sunnyhills. If you are a mature, and experienced domestic cleaner, with a high level of commitment and attention to detail and high personal standards of performance and honesty, we would like to hear from you.

Please send contact details, CV and references to: Box 54047, The Marina 2144 or email: tiina.jam@xtra.co.nz

CV and interview preparation. Ph Linda 534 8412

Serenity Care Housekeeping

CD235858

Send your CV to: Jo at marinasalon@xtra.co.nz or phone 534 5395

East Health Services Limited East Health Services Limited in association with East Health Trust Primary Health Organisation and its contracted general practice clinics, provide primary health care services in the Howick, Pakuranga, Ormiston, Beachlands, Maraetai and Clevedon regions.

We are looking for a qualified accountant to become part of our committed and energetic team who will deliver results in a frequently changing environment.

Reporting to the CEO the role has responsibility for statutory and stakeholder reporting.

We are looking for someone who has the following: • Experience in both financial and management accounting with knowledge of the new International Financial reporting standards • A positive attitude and strong communication skills • Experience reporting to executive teams and boards • Is familiar with MYOB accounts and payroll software • A high degree of initiative and personal accountability • Is able to prioritise work to meet deadlines • Previous experience in the health sector an advantage but not essential • A minimum of five years accountancy experience If you are interested in working in an organisation that is committed to making a real difference for the health of the community it serves then please send your CV to emmaw@easthealth.co.nz.

A job description is available on request.

Closing date for applications is Friday 16 October 2015.

COOK

CD235691

CD236109

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

PAINTERS WANTED

wanted in Howick

RELIABLE DELIVERY STAFF

Required to deliver the Howick and Pakuranga Times in the following areas: PAKURANGA RUN#1A: Millen Ave, Dillimore Ave GOLFLANDS RUN#23E: Botany Rd (part of), Millhouse Dr (part of), Pajaro Pl (part of), Campian Pl (part of), Amberwood Dr, Cherrywood Cres, Vesca Pl SOMMERVILLE RUN#24MM: Merino Ave (part of), Leicester Pr, Perendale Cl, Drysdale Pl MELLONS BAY RUN#46A: Bleakhouse Rd (part of), Oliver Twist Ave, Micawber Pl BUCKLANDS BEACH RUN#52B: The Parade (part of), Laings Rd, Whitcombe Rd, Bucklands Beach Rd (part of)

SITUATIONS VACANT

Part time receptionist wanted for 14.5 hours a week in a busy friendly medical centre.

MedTech experience ESSENTIAL. Start date mid November.

You should have great communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a busy environment.

Flexibility with hours required to cover leave. howickreception@outlook.com or leave your CV at 108 Ridge Rd, Howick attention Ray www.howickhealth.co.nz.

CD235903

CD235797

Howick Community Church is an independent fellowship which has a strong church family.

Whilst seeking to be God’s servants, we aim to meet the physical and spiritual needs of both our local community within the church and with those surrounding us. .

We want an experienced Pastor who has a calling to serve God, with deep knowledge of biblical scripture and the ability to communicate that by word and action.

We are seeking a full time Pastor who: is passionate about God and has a heart for the community and His people provides strong leadership and sound biblical based teaching encourages spiritual growth will oversee and provide support to all staff and ministry leaders in various roles within the Church We have a position description available on request. General information about Howick Community Church and ministries can be found on our website: www.hcc.co.nz We are seeking to fill this vacancy by early 2016; applications will close end October 2015.

Please contact: tim@hcc.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD235989

SEEKING A PASTOR

SITUATIONS VACANT

Medical Receptionist

CD234405

CD236172

Business Manager - a.seekup@bdsc.school.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

CD236025

Sports Coaches

As part of the annual review of the BDSC premier teams, expressions of interest in coaching the following are welcome. Please address your covering letter and CV to the BDSC Business Manager.

Staff, students and parents of BDSC students cannot be remunerated for these positions.

Closing date for these positions is 13 November 2015.

Premier Netball Premier Girls Hockey Premier Boys Hockey Premier Boys Football Premier Girls Football Premier Girls Touch Premier Boys Touch Premier Boys Rugby Premier Boys Basketball Premier Girls Basketball Premier Boys Cricket Premier Girls Cricket Premier Girls Softball

www.times.co.nz/classifieds

Work Locally, Employ Locally, Advertise Locally Phone 271 8055 Email classifieds@times.co.nz

CLASSIFIEDS

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED Do you have a Classic or Vintage car?

Do you have some casual spare time during December and want to volunteer your time?

You will transport a very special Christmas personality! within 5km radius of Highland Park Shopping Centre.

Expenses paid etc.

Ph Bruce 535 8275

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7728 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, On good terms. 7, Snap. 8, Terrapin (anag).

9, B-eh-ind. 10, Sitter. 12, Trunks. 15, Direct. 17, Knock off. 19, St-em. 20, Fighting fit.

Down - 1, Eg-ypti-an. 2, Bolted. 3, Star-ts. 4, (ha)Ir-ma.

5, Asp-i-re. 6, O-u-nce. 11, Turns off. 13, Ru-n o-ff. 14, Shoots. 15, Def-end. 16, Ch-e-at. 18, C-ag-e.

WANTED TO LEASE OFFICE Space Wanted 6080 sqm Office/Showroom, Grnd Floor, Lease or Share.

Ph Peter 027 5750367

HOUSES WANTED TO BUY CASH buyers wanting home Howick/Cockle Bay or surrounding areas. 3+ bedrooms, up to 1mil. Ph 027 7036610

HOME HELP OFFERED CLEANING Home & Spring. Ironing. Hwk/Botany/Pknga areas. Reas rates. 027 2722319

INTERNSHIP with SOWERS

Professional Ironing Since 2000

Live in comfortable apartment upstairs with stunning kitchen and two bedrooms, run your small business from downstairs 89sm high stud workshop with separate toilet.

Residential tenancy agreement offered. $680 per week.

Ph 021733491 Available 28 November 2015. Long term

HIGHLAND PARK sunny dble bdrm Unit. Fridge, w.mach, osp, n/s, no pets.

Suit quiet wkg person/ persons. $380 incl. Ph 5372018 HIGHLAND PARK 3 brm fully s/c flat, above wkshop, pvte, sunny, own ent. plenty pkg, close all amenities $450pw Ph Mark 537 5694 PAKURANGA 2 brm flat, new carpet & paint $390 pw Ph 271 3258, 021 783 258 WHITFORD small 2 bdrm cabin, power/water incl, parking, pets with interview $390/wk. Call Ian North 021 486045 Northies Real Estate

PETS

Free pick-up/delivery Satisfaction guaranteed

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

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

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

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Public Notice of Application for the Renewal of an Off-Licence, Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Turas Limited, (New World Howick), 77 Union Road, Howick, Supermarket, has made application to the District Licensing Committee, Kotuku House, Osterley Way, Manukau for the issue of a Off-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 77 Union Road, Howick, Auckland.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Supermarket.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the District Licensing Committee at Kotuku House, 4 Osterley Way, Manukau.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Kotuku House, 4 Osterley Way, Manukau.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 (1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice.

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Funds of varying amounts are available for former students who otherwise would have difficulty furthering their educational or career opportunities.

Full details and application forms are available from: www.riverina.school.nz Riverina School, 30 Millen Avenue, Pakuranga, Auckland 2010 Phone: (09) 527 7377 or Email: admin@riverina.school.nz Applications close with the Principal by 4.30pm, Friday November 13, 2015.

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Golf course given layout change H

owick Golf Club’s beautiful course at Musick Point is undergoing a makeover.

The course layout has just been changed for the first time in at least 30 years.

Alistair Rowe, the golf club’s board chairman says the main changes involved re-numbering some holes with the old 1st becoming the 10th, the old 9th becoming the 1st and the old 8th becoming the 9th.

“There have been a couple of changes in the middle of the course to accommodate this, but our 17th and 18th holes, which

are two of the best finishing golf holes in Auckland, and which have spectacular views from Waiheke Island to Coromandel, have been retained in their old positions on the card,” he says.

The objective of the change was to get the 1st and 10th tees, and the 9th and 18th greens all adjacent to the clubhouse.

“This allows for more convenient nine-hole play, and for members and visitors to have the opportunity to obtain refreshments, and use the locker room facilities at the half-way point,” says Rowe.

“It also places the 1st tee next to the main putting and chipping practice green.”

The re-numbering work – including reprinting the cards – has been completed.

There will be a new pathway constructed to enhance the movement from the new 15th green to the new 16th hole. It will be done as time and materials are available.

“We hope that the changes will make the golfing experience better for all who play at the Musick Point course,” he says.

New signage improves visitors’

navigation, and those who wish to play only nine holes will have a choice of a slightly shorter (more par threes) par 33 half, or a longer par 36 half.

Both halves start and finish at the clubhouse.

As to cost, new tee marker numbers and directional signs were very generously provided by a member, Brian Macken, and installed by member volunteers and our own course staff, says Rowe.

The new path will cost around $3000, but construction will be combined with improvement of

the drainage in that area Most feedback has been good.

“The ladies in particular are happy with it as it means they now have two par 5s on each half, and decent bathroom facilities at the half-way point,” he says.

For Twilight golf, a nine hole competition with a two-tee start starts and finishes at the clubhouse so the long walk to the 10th tee, or back to the clubhouse from the 9th green, is a thing of the past.

“The course is in great condition, with excellent greens and spectacular sea and island views.”

Auckland East roll to third straight win

By Rumer-Grace Archer Auckland East has repeated Roller Mills history in the final against Bay of Plenty with both teams winning by draw - the same result as 20 years ago.

The Roller Mills is the pinnacle of junior rugby with the best year seven and eight players from the upper North Island provincial unions vying for the Roller Mills Shield in a

week long tournament.

This year’s Auckland East team featured five boys from the Pakuranga United Rugby club – Dylan Almandoz, Jason Honour, Regan McGregor, Chicago Doyle and Harrison Smith as co-captain.

With Auckland East having won the tournament for the last three years in a row, this year’s team were out to continue the legacy. The team,

coached by Bond Tagaloa along with Brian Ofamo’oni and Sam Tuia trained three times a week for 10 weeks to prepare for the tournament. Sticking to Roller Mills rules, a 13-all draw in the final crowned Bay of Plenty and Auckland East both tournament winners.

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Milner-Skudder All Blacks ace W

hereas the All Blacks must overcome the mental barrier of Rugby World Cup defeats in 1999 and 2007 in their upcoming quarter-final clash in Cardiff, France’s biggest concern will be containing elusive wizard Nehe Milner-Skudder.

In normal circumstances, Richie McCaw’s men should be confident of overcoming a French team comfortably beaten 24-9 by Ireland and one which has two fewer days to recover.

But first the All Black forwards need to emulate the ruthless efficiency of an Irish pack that dominated France and denied them possession. Certainly their backs are a class above.

So far Milner-Skudder and Sonny Bill Williams have been the game-breakers with each possessing a snappy step and passes that create tries for others.

With Daniel Carter lifting his game in the 47-9 defeat of Tonga and Milner-Skudder setting up Ma’a Nonu’s 30th try in his 100th test, there is reason for confidence despite some fumbling moments in pool play.

Now faced with sudden death playoff, McCaw’s men should sharpen mentally and physically to overcome France before a likely semi-final against the ruthless Springboks who have

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IN FORM: So far Nehe Milner-Skudder (pictured) and Sonny Bill Williams have been the game-breakers with each possessing a snappy step and passes that create tries for others.

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bounced back strongly since their shock opening round loss to brave Japan.

South Africa should beat injury-ravaged Wales who made Australia defend magnificently before grabbing a hard-fought victory and Australia should have too much class for Scotland.

However expect Six Nations champions Ireland to face a titanic tussle against Argentina who now have the backs to capitalise on the power play of their

forwards.

While it was fitting to see Tony Woodcock celebrate his 114th and final test as an All Black with a try, the hamstring injury which ended the veteran loosehead prop’s career came as no surprise following the problems he has suffered in recent years.

However, the All Blacks have been fortunate that thus far he is the only serious injury they have suffered although the scrum has not been as dominant as it has

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been in the past.

That should not be too big a problem against the disappointing but unpredictable French.

But it could be should they face South Africa and likely finalists Australia whose once powder puff scrum has transformed into a real juggernaut.

Apart from Carter, the big improvers against the rugged Tongans were Jerome Kaino who revelled in the tough stuff and the workaholic Sam Whitelock.

With McCaw rested, tireless Sam Cane once again showed he will be worthy No 7 replacement when his champion captain retires.

However, retirement will be the last thing on McCaw’s mind as he sets himself to lead his men in defence of the Webb Ellis Trophy. It won’t come easy given the improvement made by the Wallabies and Springboks. But McCaw likes nothing better than a fierce battle.

In Kieran Read he has an able lieutenant although uncharacter-

istic fumbles lead to the suspicion that he may be suffering the after effects of past concussions.

Hopefully, that is not the case because Read has been a major player in the All Blacks success story over the past four years under the astute mentoring of chief coach Steve Hansen.

Having claimed that the All Blacks have purposely failed to show their hand to this point, now is the time for them to reveal their true worth, are ready to rumble and force opponents to crumble.

Let the battle begin.

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

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