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Whitford fire:

Threatening blaze contained A fire at the end of Birch Park Lane (clearly visible from Mangemangeroa Reserve) in Whitford broke out at lunchtime on Thursday.

Fire & Emergency Northern said the fire was successfully contained and covered an area of gully about 100m x 600m wide. Birch Park Lane is off Broomfields/Whites roads.

A property was briefly threatened and a helicopter with monsoon bucket was called into assist but not ultimately used.

Five fire crews remained at the scene in the afternoon dampening down hotspots. There were no reports of injuries or associated traffic issues. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

SFO files criminal charges in National Party donations case T

he Serious Fraud Office has filed criminal charges against four people in relation to donations paid into a National Party electorate bank account.

Last year police referred Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross’ complaint about National’s election donations to the Serious Fraud Office.

Ross, who was kicked out of the National Party in 2018, lodged a

complaint with police in the same year.

A police statement last March said: “Police have referred to the Serious Fraud Office a complaint received in October (2018) in relation to the disclosure of political donations under the Electoral Act. “The complaint has been referred to the SFO as they hold the appropriate mandate to look further into

matters raised by the investigation to date.”

In a statement last week from National Party leader Simon Bridges, he said neither he nor the National Party has been charged following an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.

“I have always maintained I had nothing to do with the donations.

As I have always said, the allega-

tions against both myself and the party were baseless and false,” said Bridges..

“This was always just a vendetta by a disgruntled former MP.” “I have always been confident in the way the Party receives and declares donations,” said general manager Greg Hamilton.

“We are happy to put this matter behind us and will not be making

any other comment.”

The defendants are scheduled to appear in the Auckland District Court on February 25.

The Serious Fraud Office will not make any further comment until any name suppression issues have been dealt with.

Ross, now an independent MP for Botany, has been approached for comment.

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he function, hosted by East Auckland BMW in Botany with Nationals’ candidate for Botany Christopher Luxon and Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, celebrated the Lunar New Year with Chinese entertainment and drinks and nibbles.

Luxon said, “We had a really fun evening celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the arrival of the Year of the Rat! “It was also a wonderful opportunity to thank and honour the valuable contributions Chinese New Zealanders have made and continue to make to east Auckland and New Zealand, and to acknowledge the importance and potential of the New Zealand-China relationship.”

He wished everyone “a Year of the Rat filled with much joy, health and good fortune, success, peace, and happiness.”

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Wheelie great time: Golden Flash to light up show

By JIM BIRCHALL Martin Spicer is bringing his 1960 BSA Golden Flash motorcycle to the Brit& Euro Classic Car Show coming to Lloyd Elsmore Park on Sunday March 1.

Martin has had a love affair with motorcycles since he was 16 and was riding around South London on a BSA Bantam D3 in the sixties.

“After six months of thrashing it around London it broke its crank pin, and I sold it to a mate for 15 pounds,” he says.

Martin then bought his 1960 BSA Golden Flash with Garrard sports sidecar from George Clarke Motors of Brixton. “It cost 187 pounds - 40 pound deposit and 5 pound a month” says Martin.

Fast forward a few years and Martin was working in Kent refitting nuclear submarines and frigates. In 1982, the UK government was shutting down military spending post the Falklands War and Martin and his wife Lynda moved to New Zealand.

The Golden Flash also made the boat from Blighty and Martin became involved a few years later with the Vintage Car Club of NZ,and for 8 years took part in all club events concentrating on the motorcycle side of the club.

Martin will be bringing his prize possession again to this year’s big dance, along with a BSA 1957 bantam 150. The show will also showcase the best of vintage bikes from the likes of Norton and Triumph.

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Top: Martin Spicer on his prized BSA. Photo Jim Birchall

Rev Richard Waugh says, “Having increasing number of British and European motorcycles at our show will be much appreciated by the public. As of late January our classic car and motorcycle registrations are 1,083, which is more than our record registrations in 2019, and we still have two weeks for registration time via our website: www. briteurocarshow.nz.”

■■ The 5th annual Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Sunday March 1, 10am-3pm. Free entry. More details www.briteurocarshow.nz

e asked for your input on a story that ran in the Times (January 23) concerning what should be done with the land occupied by the old Howick library. One reader viewed the buildings decline with misty-eyed sentiment for the Howick of old.

“I enjoyed reading your piece on the old Howick Library and am old enough to remember it in full use.

Despite its obvious flaws as an unsafe and somewhat unloved building, it stands as a reminder of our once popular town with its own Mayor Morrin Cooper. Sadly today it looks lonely and neglected.

“I would propose a niche hotel for accommodation (for) our local visitors with memorable pictures adorning the rooms and a fast

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Some suggested it be used to combat Auckland’s growing housing problems. “Why not use it to house the homeless.”

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“Failing that, an abundance of kindergartens seem to be in demand. Maybe this location would serve as a good local asset.

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“I feel it would be wonderful to have a roller-skating rink for the young and old and giving the youth more activities in Howick itself and in a safe environment. It would keep youths out of trouble and getting fit with roller hockey etc.”

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rom heartbreak, loss and extreme poverty to hope, peace and happiness all because one 15-year-old girl decided to sponsor a child.

A former-sponsored child from Uganda lost all hope of a life worth living after his father was brutally murdered, plunging his family into extreme poverty, but a teenager changed his life.

In a series of free events, Richmond Wandera is sharing his inspirational story in Auckland – including Beachlands and Manukau – on behalf of Tearfund from February 15 to 20, to tell audiences how child sponsorship helped him break free from extreme poverty and become an internationally sought-after speaker.

Life started out well for Richmond.

He had five siblings and a mother and father who loved him dearly.

They were blessed. His father was a hard-working lawyer – the breadwinner for the family. Rich-

him among the top 10 per cent of pastors in Uganda with an education. He then founded the Pastors Discipleship Network.

“My mission was to bring training to untrained pastors in order to deepen the church and advance the gospel in healthy churches. By the grace of God, now 10 years later, we have brought training and hope to over 6000 pastors across four countries in East Africa.

“I look back to where this first started and I see a 15-year-old girl,” Richmond said.

Tearfund CEO Ian McInnes says Richmond’s story is a remarkable and inspiring one. “Richmond shares a powerful message of hope in desperate situations that is relevant in our own lives. We’re so privileged to have him share his incredible story with us.”

■■ Richmond’s closest talks: Tuesday, February 18 at Manukau City Baptist at 7pm.

Wednesday, February 19 at Beachlands Baptist at 7pm.

Cambridge Assessment consistently achieved International Education Excellence or Excellence to learners worldwide Plus in his core subjects, who achieved the which included Year highest standard mark 11 Science and Year 11 in the world for a single Cambridge Mathematics, subject. The Outstanding with a total grade point Cambridge Learner average of 397. In 2019, Awards programme Ethan also received Ethan Fung celebrates the success a distinction award of learners taking Cambridge in the Australian Mathematics examinations in more than 40 Competition and was placed in countries around the world. the Top 100 in the New Zealand At the end of 2019, as a Year Junior Mathematics competition.

10, Ethan was awarded Dux of He was also awarded Academic the Middle College. Last year he Honours and his class prize.

Excelling not only academically, but in his varied co-curricular involvement, last year Ethan was also awarded the Badminton Singles Trophy as a member of the badminton premier team. He was a member of the Junior Premier Debating Team and a participant in the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. Musically talented, Ethan plays the clarinet in the symphony orchestra and was a finalist in the 2019 Solo Music Competition. He has also been a member of the Concert Band and the Lepidoptera Society.

Richmond Wandera is sharing his inspirational story in Beachlands and Manukau Photo supplied on behalf of Tearfund from February 15 to 20.

mond could go to school and had everything he needed. But this all changed in an instant.

When Richmond was eight, his life and everything he had known was ripped from him. Richmond returned home from school one day

Top in the world for Ethan Saint Kentigern College Year 11 student Ethan Fung has been awarded a joint equal ‘Top in the World’ for Cambridge IGSE Mathematics.

In the past, middle school students who had been accelerated in mathematics and had completed the Year 10 course as a Year 9, were offered the opportunity to sit the Cambridge exams in Year 10, prior to embarking on their senior school

called Naguru. “I had never seen such a dark, broken and hopeless community before,” he said.

His mother’s health suffered and Richmond said he vividly remembers the day his mother announced there was no money left, even to afford the cheapest of meals.

“We knew our time had come to grow up and scrounge for food on the streets for survival.”

One day Compassion, Tearfund’s partner, came into Richmond’s home and told him he had a sponsor. Not only did that change his life but his family’s as well.

From that day on, the chains of his physical, emotional and spiritual poverty were broken by a 15-year-old girl called Heather.

“I am forever grateful for Heather – my sponsor who lived simply so I could simply live.”

Richmond carried on to study and graduated with honours in accounting. He went on to do his masters degree in spiritual formation and discipleship, which placed

courses.

Last year, 25 of Saint Kentigern Year 10 mathematics students were studying above their year level. In the last year that Saint Kentigern offered students the opportunity to sit this exam, not only was Ethan ‘Top in the World,’ he scored 100 per cent as a Year 10 in an exam intended for students in the Year 11 age range.

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and found out that his father had been murdered in the presence of his mother.

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ecently I announced that I will be lodging a new bill in Parliament which will make a common-sense change to our transport legislation to allow vehicles responding to electrical emergencies to respond faster.

In Auckland an accident involving a car driving into a power pole happens every day on average. These accidents can be very serious if, for example, the power lines come down on the car. In cases like these often the driver and any passengers are trapped in the vehicle and unable to be assisted by emergency personnel until the power is turned off.

Under our current land transport rules, emergency response vehicles such as the ambulance or the fire brigade can use lights and sirens to move through traffic and respond quickly to this

accident, however they are not equipped or qualified to switch off the power and therefore cannot help get the people out of the vehicle until someone from a lines company attends the scene.

Meanwhile the lines company which is responding is often stuck in traffic somewhere in Auckland and often this traffic has been worsened by the accident itself.

Another example which would justify the use of these emergency lights would be a situation in which there is someone medically dependent on power and there is a power outage. The response time in getting the power back on is critical.

My Bill will simply make it easier for lines companies to respond faster by giving their vehicles the power to be able to display a flashing light and to

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Simeon Brown require other traffic to give way.

With congestion a major issue in our big cities, this Bill will help make a difference not only to those directly impacted in the examples above, meaning faster response times, and potentially life being saved in the cases of a serious accident or a medical need. It will also give lines company staff the ability to do their job faster in times of need rather than being stressed out in traffic.

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Art and jazz in the park Wow - what a great day!

Last Saturday Howick Village Association (HVA) hosted an event for the family, in Fencible Park on Picton Street.

On display were an array of fabulous door art pieces created by talented local artists for our recent competition.

Artists, both budding and experienced, were invited to purchase a wooden door from HVA for a small fee and then used the doors as the pallet, to display their creativity.

There were two entry categories, 13-18 years and 19-years-and-over, with cash and art supplies prizes on offer. The artwork was judged by an independent panel. Most entries were on display in Fencible Park and available for purchase on Saturday.

While the public viewed the art pieces, jazz musicians from established local groups to the youthful Sancta Maria College Jazz Band performed on a stage providing an outstanding array of

easy-listening music. Visitors flowed into the park and chose either to be seated on chairs or blankets on the grass.

This was summer in Howick Village at its best.

The day was a tremendous opportunity for locals to experience the talent that abounds in Howick.

I take this opportunity to thank the jazz musicians and congratulate all the artists who entered the door art competition.

The success of this event was due to the organising skills of Jane Newbury, Village Manager, assisted on the day by local businesswoman Frith Jenkins from Howick Village Optometrists and their daughters Purdie Picot and Lisa Newbury.

A huge thank you to this team and the valued ‘labourers’ who helped on the day!

Remember this same team is in action for the next Howick Village Association event, the Howick ‘HOP’ on Saturday March 7.

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70 years of marriage Long-time Pakuranga residents Owen and Margaret White recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Originally from Wellington, Owen (96) and Margaret (93) moved to Auckland in 1981 and have been residents in the Pakuranga Park Village for the last 16 years.

They met on a blind date and within two years married on December 3,1949.

Owen enjoyed his career as an electrical engineer and Margaret in the clerical/ secretarial field.

When asked the secret formula for a longlasting marriage, they both replied that their backgrounds were similar and that they appreciated each other’s talents.

Their daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons enjoyed a restaurant lunch in Cockle Bay and an afternoon tea with friends in the Pakuranga Park Village.

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The solution thus far has added to an existing hazard. I wonder when a sensible and safe solution eventuate.

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To prosperity, abundance and good food: Happy New Year P

ractically everyone in the Chinese community, whether young or old enjoys, performing arts, be it dance, music or martial arts, and they are not shy about performing in front of an audience.

That was plain to see at the Pakuranga Chinese Association New Year celebrations recently held at a restaurant on Ti Rakau Drive.

the Chinese community in the area, MP Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown practicing his Mandarin speaking skills. Councillor Paul Young was the official translator for them and Sean Lim from the office of ethnic Communities.

With non-stop performances and food being served, the Chinese New Year celebration well symbolised prosperity and abundance.

Barry Hung, president of the Pakuranga Chinese Association, says that they’ve had to host three to four different Chinese New Year celebrations just to accommodate all their members and give them all an opportunity to showcase their talent!

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Politicians, friends and well-wishers raise a toast at the Chinese New Year celebration hosted by the Pakuranga Chinese Association.

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Kia Maia te Whai - Dare to Explore party ... from Jurassic Land to Tomorrow Land

Around 1650 children enrolled across the Howick Local Board for the finale of Kia Maia te Whai - Dare to Explore adventure hosted at the newly refurbished Botany Library with great enthusiasm.

The four Howick Local Board libraries (Botany, Howick, Highland Park and Pakuranga libraries) collaborated, starting off the adventure with a combined local board calendar of events. They also worked alongside Sports Auckland for a shared fun fitness series.

Several local community members contributed their

talents for some memorable events, including yoga, karate and mindfulness workshops.

The Botany Town Centre mall (where Botany Library is located) and their retailers were supported the party and donated gifts such as books, cookie cutters and movie tickets.

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Children explored Jurassic Land, The Now Land, Tomorrow Land, Fantasy Fairyland and a scavenger hunt around Botany Town

Both kids and parents alike were thrilled to meet the Star War characters at the Dare to Explore Party hosted by the Howick Local Board Libraries.

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0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz

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Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436

CARPET LAYING CARPET LAYING

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Phone Terry 021 927 921

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Domestic/Commercial  New builds  Ground water problems Phone Allen 027 546 0553

Registered Drainlayers Free quotes and advice Drain unblocking CCTV camera Drain repairs Surface water problems Retaining walls All drainage requirements

Contact Rick 027 256 2533

ELECTRICAL

AA DOBBS LTD ELECTRICAL Over 25 years’ exp • Great rates • Local family business • Reliable • No job too small • Heat pump installs • Security alarms, CCTV Eftpos available Retiree discount Call Anthony 021 0224 6711 or 09 534 0275

CD242704

LOCAL couple, exp’d domestic cleaners, neat & tidy, reasonable rate. Ph Chris 0212041276

CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER

James IT Solutions

CD261603

GA101040

CD237020

For a free quote contact Drewe +GST Ph/Fax 274 0495 – 22 Greenmount Dr, East Tamaki ADDITIONS, alterations, AIR CONDITIONING RE-GAS Ph/Fax 274 0495$95 Ph: 027 539 9851 or 0800 432 724 bathrooms, decks, etc. all Auto Electrical & Mechanical Repairs types of work. over 40 yrs +GST AIR CONDITIONING RE-GAS ★ Full Auto Electrical Service ★ WOFs ★ Airconditioning ★ Cambelt $95 Replacements drewe@fasciaandspouting.co.nz exp. Registered Certified Charge Rate, Starter Condition and Check ★ Tune Ups And ServicingAlternator ★ Full Brake Overhauls ★ Alternator Batteries ★ Clutches Replaced www.fasciaandspouting.co.nz Builder Ph Ken 534-1214 PlusService Battery Test★- Airconditioning FREE OF CHARGE ★ Full Auto Electrical ★ WOFs ★ Cambelt Replacements ★ Full Diesel★Servicing Repairs ★ Tyres ★ Overhauls Full Petrol★Vehicle Servicing RepairsReplaced Tune Ups And And Servicing ★ Full Brake Alternator BatteriesAnd ★ Clutches

NEW builds, real estates, residential and more. Call/ txt Natasha 021 303 494

CD237763

SPOUTING AND ROOFING

Call Matt 021 679 378

BOBCATS & TRUCKS

Architectural Designer DE264596

For a free quote call 021366615 / 09 5374320

* New homes • Alterations • Renovations • Reclads

DRAINAGE

CLEANING

No job too small

Xpose your trade name the best way you can!

Ph 271 8055

• Building Consents • Renovations • New Builds

DE270880

• House Wash (soft wash) • Building Wash • Decks, Drives, Fences • Gutter Clean • Roof Treatment

BUILDERS

PDH Builders, alterations, renovations, bathrooms, kitchens. Asian LBP team, your building one stop shop. Ph Vincent 0211353388 / 533 9658

CARPET CARE

YOUR LOCAL EXTERIOR CLEANING SPECIALISTS

LICENSED

balanced, progressive individuals, they need to be given tools to handle stress and their minds,” she says.

To teach children this skill, the Art Excel (All Round Training in Excellence) program was designed.

It teaches life skills, stress reduction techniques, helps children deal with their emotions and mindfulness. Through simple breathing and mindfulness exercises and games that encourage creativity and learning, this programme connects with children in a fun and light atmosphere.

The Art Excel is dedicated to reviving human values among children and teaching them stress-management techniques that will help them deal with negative emotions and instil confidence in them.

■■ From February 6-8 at Willowbank School, Dannemora. Ph: Neelu Taore – 0274504485, email: neelutaore@ yahoo.com

CD254541

HORIZON AERIALS LTD

Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances

Repairs to: Parmco, Turboair, Fisher & Paykel, European & Italian appliances • Stoves & Rangehoods • Waste disposals • Dishwashers • Laundry

K75008

Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed

BUILDERS

NZ registered electrical service technician

Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service

Aerials & TV INSTALLATION

Phone 09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 E: celsius@outlook.co.nz - www.celsiusheating.co.nz

Bathroom Renovations Kitchen & Laundry

NZ Registered

AERIALS

BUILDERS

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

535 6950 021 0333 149

CD263641

HEATPUMP SERVICES

APPLIANCE REPAIRS CD127274

Sales Installation Service

BOOKKEEPING Service simple solutions. Xero, MYOB, GST, PAYE. Sheryl 0212982786

DE271702

Be cool this summer, install a heat pump

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

CON0147

“Way more responsive, coming out of junctions turbo spools way quicker, love it. Great job Diesel Tune NZ and Auto-Mobile Mechanics for carrying out the job. I just want even more power now, I’m hooked!!” – Stu, Auckland

o children have stress? How do they deal with anxiety? What are the coping mechanisms?

Why don’t we learn how to deal with stress from an early age?

These are questions that have been repeatedly asked.

“When we talk to children, we realise that their minds mirror the violence of the world,” says Neelu Taore, an Art of Living practitioner and teacher.

“There is too much exposure to multimedia even when their minds are too delicate to handle it. Problems associated with growing up – peer pressure, bullying, family trouble and concentration issues are some of the issue children are dealing with,” says Neelu who is part of the Art of Living movement that works towards helping people to find peace within and uplift individuals as well as society at large.

“If we need children to grow into

DY272008

MAKING YOUR DIESEL WORK

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CHOOSE SAFETY FIRST AND LET US CHECK YOUR CAR FROM TOP TO BOTTOM WITH A PROFESSIONAL 10 POINT SAFETY CHECK

Photo supplied

CLASSIFIEDS

ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS

Also garden maintenance, rubbish removal, waterblasting.

Free quotes. 20 yrs’ exp.

Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES

GA117458

FLOORING & SERVICES

Top 5 Seller of Feltex brand Carpet in Auckland Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom

Ph 273 8899 DE273092

LAWNCARE

An experienced gentleman with years of experience in additions, renovations, wallpapering & painting etc.

All other work considered also...

Flat pack specialists We will assemble for you!

Ph 0274 945 447 or 534 8404

CD243734

ABSOLUTE Excellence.

Lawns, gardens, commercial, lifestyle blocks. txt/ph Paul now 021 1566951

PAINTER Paperhanger.

Free quotes, pensioner discount. 30yrs exp. 022 6254295 or 535 3022

GREENMAN Lawn & Garden Trees & Hedges, rideon mowing. Free quotes.

Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409

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

ANY FIX-IT

■ ■ ■ ■ ■

If you want something fixed such as:  Painting fences,garages etc  Plumbing job  Timber and plastic repairs  Fence repairs  Broken plastic  Some appliances can be fixed  I will look at anything and give you advice Ph Merv 027 444 7426

Handymangardeners. co.nz All jobs Ph Michael 0276 162 146 or 576 0106

PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Charlie 027 245 0807

Lawnmowing Edging Paths Blown Clean Weed Spraying & more

EZYMOW 0211292543

www.ezymow.co.nz Proudly local for over 40 years

LOGANS Mowing, friendly & professional. Ph Logan 022 0144957 for free quote.

Certifying Plumber

Free quotations and advice. Visit our website www.riggaspaving.co.nz Contact Ryan 027 502 1187

Ph 0210 798 166

PEST CONTROL

BRADSHAW PLUMBING

Jim 0800 38 38 48

PLASTERERS NEED plastering? renovation work, skimming,gib fixing,gib cove, patchwork.

Small jobs to new houses ph Tim 027521 5226 PLASTERBOARD stopping, old wallpaper walls to paint finish a speciality ph/ txt 021 660774

PLUMBERS

SERVICE

RUBBISH REMOVALS GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Allan

Matt

Ph: 0800 789 248

aucklandplumbersgroup.nz

We’re here & there when you need us!

All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area

To advertise your Church Services in this feature next week, phone Classifieds on 271-8055 or email classifiedadverts@times.co.nz.

TREES

& STUMP GRINDING  Reducing  Thinning  Shaping  Full removal  Chipped onsite/removed  Good rates  Great refs  Free quotes

Ph Murray

Qualified Arborist

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

Brett 534 3562 027 493 0181

Looking for a church home?

All Saints Anglican Church Howick

Service Times are: Sunday: 7.30am & 9.30am Wednesday: 10.00am (Selwyn Church) allsaints@xtra.co.nz www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

37 Whitford-Maraetai Rd, Ph 272 4484

Sunday Service: 9.30am

GBR088-V2

TREES stump grinding specialist. Prompt. Free quotes. Ph/txt Terry 027 4989080.

UPHOLSTERERS

Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs 171 Moore St. Howick 0274 760 577 easterncovercentre.co.nz

WATERBLASTING

& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows 3 Domestic & commercial 3 Low pressure bio-wash 3 Professional presentation

ALL windows, frames, sills.

I will give a free quote today. Ph Kevin 535 7321 or 027 496 9784

Browse our digital papers online www.times.co.nz both current and past issues

“Seeing lives transformed by Christ’s saving power.

Being a community of hope, love and care.”

One Lord One Faith One People

17 Selwyn Rd, Ph 534 6864

St Thomas’ Anglican Church Whitford

All Tree Work – Fully Insured – Qualified Arborists – Over 30 yrs Exp. 535 9093 027 476 0246

WINDOW CLEANING

All about

gas and drainage • Hot water cylinders • Bathrooms, kitchens • New and repairs

Incorporating

PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING

Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581

TREE SERVICES

Hill Plumbing • Certifying plumbing,

0800 420 900

DS Trees & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Ph Doug 021 537 171 or 537 8595

3 Specialist waterblasting

Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish

Ph Allan or Matt Craig 0274-962-118, 021-813-883 09-215-1144 admin@craigplumbing.co.nz

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9

SUNDAY

ROOFING repair service.

26 yrs exper. All work guaranteed. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166

For all your plumbing needs

Experienced family business, quality service

All work Guaranteed Hot Water Cylinders New Build & Reno’s General Maintenance Gas Fitting

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

ROOFING

Phone 09 527 3053 or 09 268 1007 Terry 027 2922 708 or Alywn 0274 743 505

• New Builds • Renovations • Bathroom / Kitchen • Gas Installations • Hot Water Cylinders • All Maintenance • Certifying Plumbers

    

FREE QUOTES - 24/7 Service 027 758 6437 - 361 6437 E: info@hpcplumbing.co.nz W: hpcplumbing.co.nz

 Specialise in general plumbing/maintenance  Bathroom and kitchen alterations  NO JOB TOO SMALL

Church SERVICES www.elimchristiancentre.org.nz

Ph 535 9567 John 027 492 0772

CD197785

PAINT 30 yrs + exp, tradesman. Interiors, exteriors, house washing and wallpaper hanging Ph Harold 021 658 222

Residential & Commercial Full warranty Free quotes 26 years’ experience

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

535 1111 027 235 2517

PAINTER, resid/com , int/ ext, qual service, free quote ph/txt Lee 021 562 684

ROOF PAINTING

• Specialises in plumbing maintenance • Hot water cylinders • No job too small

ADAM OXLEY

 Patios - Driveways  BBQ areas - Turf blocks  Swimming Pools  Landscaping  Digger and Bobcat Excavations

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

PAINTER, Decorator, House washing, 32 yrs exp, qual work. Free quotes Ph/ txt 0274 990 973

graceplumbing.co.nz

H3X019

VINYL LAYER 31 yrs exp.

Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h

HANDYMAN

Paving Specialists

PAINTER

Phone Kenny 021 897 445

For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs

KAK007

CRAFT Floorsanding www. craftfloorsanding.co.nz Phone Kris 021 055 7522

Silver Medal DESIGN Winner CONSTRUCTION Ellerslie MAINTENANCE Flowershow

CD250676

LEES CARPETS

49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki

Fred 0276992643

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

Brad 022 671 8125

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

F64081

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

CD129660

TIMES

8:30am | 10am | 11:30am | 5pm | 5pm 华语翻译

Tamil service

H8A071-V2

You are Welcome to join us at CLC

CD245678

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

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

on Sundays @ 10am

Cnr Drake & Baird St, Howick • Tel: 535 4333

Start creating a better tomorrow, today!

Howick Presbyterian Church

Many cultures, one community.

Sunday Service — Children’s & Youth programme available*

8:30am

9am* 10:45am* 5:30pm CD177157-V3

5 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga eastgatecc.org.nz

CD140634

CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE

Terry’s

• Rot, mould, gib repairs • Interior/exterior painting • Renos, partitions etc Professional One stop shop

1st

PLUMBER

BE BUG-FREE

 Interior/exterior painting  High quality workmanship  Plastering  Howick based

www.allgoplumbing.co.nz

Accredited Installer

Ph Trevor 027 648 3565 DE266370

BRANCH MANAGER

CD48042

NEW Decks & repairs, fences, timber/pool fencing & repairs, free quotes ph/txt John 021 023 69767

FOR all your Landscaping needs, decks, fencing, retaining walls, paving, concreting. Over 15yrs exp Ph 021 885676

25 years experience Repaints – Interior/Exterior Spray finish available Free quotes – any sized jobs Prompt Response

❏ Certified ❏ 23+ years experience ❏ New or Reno work ❏ Hot water cylinders

K54154

ALL Fencing, decking & retaining walls. Ph Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.

LOCAL DECORATORS

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

Solutions & Services

Spouting, Roofing, Hot Water Cylinder Repairs/Replacements, Drainage/Unblocking n ALL WORK HAS A WATER TIGHT GUARANTEE n WE RESPOND TO ALL CALLS! 24/7. Ph 534 5286

DE264603

L1C020

AffordAble HAndymAn

4U2C

DE268840

DE271012

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

Free Quotes.

Call: 09 533 6956

LANDSCAPING All aspects. 10yrs exp. 100% guar. Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.

HANDYMEN

DY270555

ABOUT Fencing 2000

GARAGE doors supply & repairs. Ph Amnon 021 399 616 or 298 2137a/h no extra charge Sundays

EXPERIENCED painter 30+ yrs. Free quotes, pensioner rates, specialise in roofs & does both internal and external work. reasonable rates. Pls ph Paul 02102382484

aucklandce@dreamdoors.co.nz

LANDSCAPING

GARAGE DOORS

ALL Paving & Landscaping Great rates. Ph Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.

EXTERIOR / Interior,exp’d own scaffolding, waterproofing to protect plaster homes a specialty. Kevin 022 677 8014

K58038

021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs

Handymangardeners. co.nz All jobs Ph Michael 0276 162 146 or 576 0106

CEILING Repaints a Speciality 35+ yrs exp. Refs avail. Rob 0211848173.

CD237017

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

We focus on service and tailor to your requirements. We manage timing during install to ensure minimal disruption.

Our team will give you the information needed to make an informed decision.

ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Ph Adrian 027 603 1919 or a/hrs 537 2345

PAVING

Grace Plumbing

CD166407

CD226123

A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR

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

Qualified Horticulturist Ph 535-4471 021-257-6898

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

TREE SERVICES

CD258536

535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian

Amazing Kitchen Facelifts

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

A1 CHINESE PAINTERS

DE273032

FENCING & TRELLIS

Gardens designed, constructed & maintained, lawns mown, pruning & arbourcultural work undertaken, waste removed.

K55070

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

GARDENER LANDSCAPER

PLUMBERS

K54146

Contact Steve 021 949 168 or 532 9842 www.bbe.co.nz

KITCHENS

PLUMBERS

CD262818

DE268673

• Fast friendly service • Registered electrician • Eftpos available • Pensioner discount • Lights, power, TV, fans • Stove & hot water repairs • Security lighting • LED downlights • Switchboard upgrades

DE272411-V2

ELECTRICAL

PROFESSIONAL tradesman skilled in a variety of repair work & maintenance, replacing leaky taps, kitchen installations, re-sealing wet areas, hanging blinds, roofing/gutter leaks & much more. Interior/exterior work.

Ph Sam 022 029 3117

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

DE155961-V2

BARRATT-BOYES

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

HANDYMEN

DE272592

GARDEN CARE

CD263898

ELECTRICAL

Howick and Pakuranga Times, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 — 13

DE271314

www.times.co.nz

St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz Sunday, February 9 9.30am Family Service with Kings Kids Thurday, February 13 10am Morning Worship Phone 535-4403 CD152726

CLASSIFIEDS

SITUATIONS VACANT

TUITION

Preferably Full Time but would consider Part Time to around 30 hours a week

Free consultation Primary / Intermediate / College Please ph/txt 021 082 31455 DY272013

We are a small Chartered Accountancy Practice based in Botany South.

We are looking for an additional BAS Senior with several years New Zealand experience and current NZ tax knowledge.

Your spoken and written English will need to be good as you will have some client contact.

Access and parking is good.

We are a Compliance practice, you will need to enjoy this type of accounting.

There is some flexibility around school holidays and January in particular. We use MYOB Accountants Office but would also like experience in Xero.

We sell:

in good condition

Furniture • Household Goods Antiques • Quality Used Clothing

$$$

Deceased Estate

Good Used Furniture Household Goods • Clothing

House Lots Retiring or Moving Overseas?

Don’t have a Garage Sale!!

Call Us Now!

0800 677 467

0800 677 467 09 576 1507

Pick Up Service Available

CD227945

DE272616

music@hsm.co.nz www.hsm.co.nz

CD45807

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

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an experienced gardener/grounds person to join our Property Team.

PIANO - KEYBOARD GUITAR - VIOLIN VOICE - DRUMS

0800 696 874

Applications close 23 February at 5:00pm.

DENTAL ASSISTANT

| PART TIME/TEMP ROLE

Dental Assistant required in a part-time/ temp role.

My nurse will be away for 6-7 weeks on sick leave shortly, plus other hours available. Experience needed. Apply psmith@frasersmithlowe.co.nz

STOREPERSON DRIVER

Based in East Tamaki, we are a Small Distribution Company working in the Hospitality Industry & are seeking an outgoing and energetic person to join our young, dynamic and friendly team.

The successful applicant will: • Have a full, clean NZ Drivers Licence • Be physically fit • Have a strong focus on customer service • Be flexible and reliable (are a must) • Have great attention to detail • Be able to work well unsupervised and in a team environment • Be able to work a full week This is a diverse roll that is mainly driving with storeperson duties before and after the run. Both parts of this roll involve a level of heavy lifting. Being a small business, we operate with a “do what it takes to get the job done” mentality while aiming to have fun doing it.

Please send CV to: sales@crystalbayfoods.co.nz or call 09 274 5853

CD180708

LESSONS FROM $20 Private, professional,affordable.

Competitions, practical and theory exams.

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

Please refer to our website for further information and details on how to apply: www.pakuranga.school.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

PS273257-V2

This is a permanent full time position for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year.

Pick Up Service Available

DE273488

KIDS KARATE

GARDENER/ GROUNDS PERSON

WEDDING dress, brussels lace, size 10/12, champagne $500, ph 5346747

CD202016

Howick Youth Orchestra & Concert Bands Saturdays and Tuesdays at Pakuranga Intermediate Violin  Guitar  Clarinet French Horn  Trombone Saxophone  Trumpet Flute  Oboe  Drums Bassoon  Individual Piano Music for 5-6 year olds

$$$

We pay cash!!

Single Items

We accept donations of:

Open 6 Days

ENROL NOW for 2020 MUSIC LESSONS

WANTED TO BUY

Furniture Wanted

9 Ben Lomond Cres

PS273422

trevor@abacusaccounting.co.nz

WANTED TO BUY

NZ Modern School of Music www.modernmusic.co.nz MP273445

LIVE-IN housekeeper required in Bucklands Beach for a very kind, elderly gentleman. Rent negotiable but will reflect the need to do some light garden duties and housekeeping. In the first instance phone Judi on 022 070 8861

Baverstock Oaks School is a large, modern school. We require a Property Manager as part of a property team. We are looking for an energetic and fit person with a sense of humour, who can turn their hand to problem-solving. The position requires a ‘can do’ attitude, with a strong work ethic, ‘handy person’ skills and ability to work positively in a child-centred environment. This person would need to be self-motivated, a positive team player and work unsupervised. This would include 45 weeks per annum.

PETS

Pinkys

To register your interest in the position, outline recent work experience, relevant skills, two referees and their contact details in writing or email to:

www.pinkys.co.nz P: 09 265 2865

The Principal Baverstock Oaks School 21 Baverstock Rd, Flatbush, Auckland Email: office@baverstock.school.nz

TRAVEL

Applications close Wednesday 12 February.

Position starts as soon as possible depending on applicant.

For further information check website www.baverstock.school.nz MP273468

Looking for reliable people wanting to earn some extra cash delivering our award-winning newspapers once a week, every Tuesday.

You must be physically capable to deliver the paper every week — rain, hail or shine.

Our papers are delivered to the Pohutakawa Coast, Botany, Ormiston, Howick, Mellons Bay, Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Farm Cove and surrounding areas.

If this sounds like you get in touch with us immediately and we can arrange a delivery area close to your home.

Deliveries are starting Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

CD262112

Pet Boarding Grooming Doggy Daycare Free daycare with all grooms 24 hour onsite care

HORSE transport, 2 horse float to anywhere, anyday.

Ph Joe 02102703803

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

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BUYING

We purchase good quality house/flat and estate lots.

Smaller lots also. Ask about our comprehensive clearout package. 25 years experience.

Phone 09 532 9204 or 027 479 8942

Transit Traders Ltd

Please email name, address and contact phone numbers to: papers@times.co.nz

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For the best results advertise here Ph 271 8055 or email: classifieds@times.co.nz

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7944 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Scintillate. 7, Bale. 8, Absinthe. 9, Shriek.

10, Depart. 12, Ticket. 15, Maiden. 17, Spotless.

19, Over. 20, Intelligent.

Down - 1, Limerick. 2, Attack. 3, Closed. 4, Main.

5, Tether. 6, Slash. 11, Prisoner. 13, Impair.

14, Treble. 15, Muslin. 16, Elect. 18, Tote.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7944 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Rest assured. 7, L-I-sa (rev.). 8, B-reathes. 9, Aspe-c-t. 10, Tr-eat-y. 12, Mo-r-sel. 15, Attack. 17, De-sign-ed. 19, Nips (rev.). 20, Appropriate.

Down - 1, As-sayers. 2, Rab-bit. 3, As-s-sent. 4, T-rot.

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Kane not able: Dreaded super over haunts Blackcaps again

By JIM BIRCHALL

hard length. Unfortunately neither looks capable of consistently troubling batsmen at this level.

In a team missing three front line seamers, the back-ups are just not up to it.

On-field, the team doesn’t appear to be exhibiting the fluidity and confidence they emanated with such aplomb in the World Cup. Is the dressing room in disarray?

Or are India simply masters of the short game?

With the T20 World Cup taking place in the west island from late October, time is running out for this administration to avoid impeachment.

Time will tell.

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lackcap’s captain Kane Williamson almost single-handedly rescued NZ from another defeat at the hands of India in the current T20 series.

Almost.

Unfortunately the Blackcaps entered familiar territory and lost last week via their nemesis-the super over, the cricketing equivalent of Sherlocks’ Moriarty.

Chasing a gettable 180 on a sultry night in the city of the future, Martin Guptill flattered to deceive with a stylish 30 odd. Howick Pakuranga local Colin Munro seemed to be caught in some sort of leg-side black hole, cleverly exploited by the Indian seamers, rendering him (at the moment) incapable of hitting a Zorb ball with a guitar.

A baffling decision to send in bespectacled left-hander Mitchell Santner, to counteract Ravindra Jadeja’s cack-handed tweak and Chahal’s leggies, failed to pay dividends as he was beaten all ends up and his castle re-arranged after scratching out 9.

From there, Williamson took control playing a lone hand, and got his team to within a whisker of snatch-

OPINION ing back game three, with his 95 off just 48 balls, including 6 stylish sixes.

When Ross Taylor squeezed the last ball of the innings from Mohammad Shami back onto his stumps instead of the expected quick single to short third man, the crowd quickly sent texts to family at home, advising them they would be staying a little longer.

With the spectre of the Lords final omnipresent, and the witching hour approaching, New Zealand swatted a competitive 17 off the 6 balls of the super over and would have been quietly confident of getting a W on the board.

Rohit Sharma had other ideas, and made easy money pumping Tim Southee (who had gallantly volunteered for crickets’ most unpopular

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Kane Williamson (pictured) took control playing a lone hand and got his team to within a whisker of snatching back game three.

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job) for 6 off the last ball to seal the series.

For the NZ cricket public, the loss extracted further discontent with recent results, which had already manifested in typically apathetic crowds at the first two games at Eden Park.

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tions, now have the Canterbury axis of Gary Stead and “two metre” Peter Fulton under pressure, joined in the shark tank by chief selector Gavin Larsen.

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UPDATE: Since this story was filed, the Blackcaps’ summer of discontent has continued after astonishingly being pushed into another superover (and subsequent loss) in game 4, and failing to execute a win from a comfortable position in game 5, leaving players and management plenty to ponder.

■■ Times journalist Jim Birchall is a long-serving Auckland Cricket Umpire, and owner of cricket media & equipment site honeybadgercricket.com

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xpect plenty of Super Rugby fireworks when coach Warren Gatland’s Chiefs host Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson’s Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday night.

That’s the mouth-watering prospect following the Chiefs come from 19-5 behind 37-29 first round win against the Blues at Eden Park.

Watching the contest between 31-year-old first-five Aaron Cruden and Richie Mo’unga should be worth the price of admission alone after replacement Cruden and Anton Lienert-Brown orchestrated the Chiefs incredible comeback at Eden Park.

Cruden had the tactical nous and astute kicking game the Blues lacked and it was his late drop-goal and penalty that deprived his opponents a bonus point for losing.

Not that the Blues were totally bereft of talent. With Alex Hodgman leading the way, their scrum dominated the first half. Flanker Tony Lamborn and No 8 Hoskins Sotutu ran strongly and left wing Rieko Ioane scored two determined tries coming off the blind.

Lighter and sharper this year after his form faltered last season when he lost his All Blacks berth to George Bridge, Ioane could not have made a more impressive start.

However I hope he remains on the wing instead of his preference at centre where England interna-

Agnew’s Angle

Chiefs first-five Aaron Cruden was pivotal in the team’s win against the Blues at the start of the Super Rugby season on Photo Newshub Friday night at Eden Park.

tional Joe Marchant and TJ Faiane look capable of forming a good partnership.

Brother Akira will also be hungering to get his chance after his form dropped alarmingly when he was unfit and overweight for Auckland in last year’s Mitre 10.

Akira is an exceptionally gifted athlete but so is Sotutu, son of former Auckland star Waisake, who should keep him on his toes.

Second half replacement props Karl Tu’inukuafe and Ofa

Tu’ungafasi had strong ball-carrying games but surprisingly failed to make an impression against an improved Chiefs scrum.

The calls for new Blues recruit Beauden Barrett are already being sounded but he won’t be back until April 15 following a well-deserved rest. He certainly should make a difference but first the team collectively need to stop making silly judgmental errors and fumbling the ball when tries beckon.

Meanwhile having beaten the

Waratahs 43-25 at Nelson, the Crusaders live on despite the loss of Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock, Owen Franks, Matt Todd, Jordan Taufua and Ryan Crotty.

With Braydon Ennor relishing the chance to play centre, Will Jordan and Leicester Fainga’anuku looked champion wings when starting ahead of All Blacks George Bridge and Sevu Reece.

Fainga’anuku is fast, powerful and fearless and doesn’t shirk hard work while the speedy Jordan has

silky skills.

Other teams to impress were the Stormers (who scored five tries in their 27-0 thrashing of the woeful Hurricanes) and the Jaguares who hammered the once powerful Lions 38-8.

Meanwhile the Australian Open more than lived up to the expectations of Melbourne tennis fans with Novak Djokovic winning the men’s crown for the eighth time and Russian-born American Sofia Kenin claiming her first women’s Grand Slam.

Djokovic, aged 31, went five enthralling sets 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3. 6-4 with Austrian star Dominic Thiem, 26, to continue the dominance he and fellow veterans Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have enjoyed for so long.

Djokovic now has 17 Grand Slams, one behind Nadal and two behind Federer.

Kenin, at 21, is special, having beaten two times major winner Garbine Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. It could be her first of many.

■■ Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer

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