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dry. The warm, dry conditions to start the year have placed considerable strain on people operating off tank water in eastern areas. Wait times for delivery of water via various providers are spiralling out to as much as six weeks, with supply companies struggling to meet demand. Local Beachlands resident Heather (who asked not use her surname) says her twin 13,000 litre tanks are “just below half” and is being parsimonious with her usage whist trying to find out wait times for water delivery from various tanker operators. She has noticed “a definite increase in water tankers up and down my road” over the past few weeks. Auckland Council has recognised that for many in the east, water is not a given as it is for those ratepayers on mains. “While it is the responsibility of property owners to ensure their private rainwater tanks have sufficient water levels to meet their needs, we are aware long waits for tankers is causing concern for some rural communities, say Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore. “Council recognises those concerns and together with Watercare, is able to provide an interim
solution for a potable water supply to households in those areas running out of tank water.” Auckland Council is opening selected community venues in affected areas to residents to fill a container of drinking water; there is a limit of 20 litres per person per day for essential domestic use to help get through until water deliveries can be made. Residents will need to provide their own containers. Beachlands’ Te Puru Community Centre on Saturday provided toilets, showers & outside taps, as part of the program initiated by Watercare. The Times has approached Auckland Council for clarification whether the program is ongoing. Auckland Council’s Head of Water Strategy Andrew Chin is encouraging residents to keep an eye on their rainwater tanks and plan ahead. “We know the summers are getting warmer for longer. Rural dwellers need to be aware and place orders early rather than waiting until their situation is critical and putting tanker deliveries under pressure.” Local Beachlands business Orange Sky (OS) is providing free showers via a mobile van this coming Thursday the 13th, after teaming up with Kiwi laundry on Wakelin Road. The Times contacted four water suppliers and had not heard back by deadline.
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ean Buchanan says he could feel the mountains calling. Scaling mountains inspired the internationally known artist to look at art with greater confidence. Talking to a group of artists and art connoisseurs at the Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery in Flat Bush where his vibrant canvasses have been exhibited, the 60-year-old artist poked fun at what he calls the pretentious art mafia. In comparison, he says the people he met whilst climbing Mount Cook were all connected to nature and art. “They expressed raw emotions that are real and honest; just like the coarseness and the texture you see reflected in my paintings —which is different from the art snobs I’ve met over the years,” says the landscape and abstract artist. “Before you climb a mountain you are overcome with a big fear of the unknown, of what lies ahead. Then, once you reach the peak after surviving the exertion, it is a huge release! “To be an artist, it is important to look within you,” says
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the award-winning artist. Buchanan, who now lives in Kerikeri on 10 acres of land overlooking the ocean, has his studio nestled in the bush. After the physical challenge of scaling Mount Cook, he was thrilled to discover the brilliant greens and colours of the flowers in the valley below. “The colours look much sharper and you appreciate it even more.” Drawing a parallel between mountaineering and art, Buchanan, who makes his own charcoal sticks, says he
approaches his artwork with confidence, just like he does the mountains, without any self-doubt. “I wouldn’t paint like this if it weren’t for the mountains,” he says. “I have a click vision. I paint after downloading from myself. Unlike some other artists, I don’t paint from photographs. Besides, there should always be an end in sight. You should know when to finish a painting.” He admits to giving up alcohol at the age of 46 in order to seek clarity. Tracing his humble begin-
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nings, he says he started painting as a form of escapism from poverty. It soon developed into a passion. “As a child I could feel the poverty at home. Art was a form of escape for me,” says Buchanan, who worked with Auckland Art Gallery as a technician for 13 years. Having been invited to exhibit his paintings at public art galleries in US, Japan and Chile, more recently Buchanan received a call from the Seb’on Museum in Paris asking if they could use one of his paintings of the
mythical Whanganui River as a book cover. Interestingly, his own life has been extensively traced in a book titled Wild Beast — the art of Dean Buchanan, by Bob Harvey. Rounding up the discussion, Abbess Manshin who curates his paintings at the temple, says she’s seen a distinct change in his paintings. “They now reflect more sunlight and a happy state of mind.” ■■ Dean Buchanan’s exhibition will be on until February 29, 2020.
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edical facemasks have sold out in some local retail outlets as fears mount over the spread of the deadly coronavirus that has killed more than 811 people in China and infected 37,198 at the last count. The death toll has surpassed that of the SARS epidemic, which also began in China, killing 774 people worldwide. Local pharmacies are reporting a huge shortage of protective face masks and bottles of hand sanitiser. When the Times contacted pharmacies in Howick and Botany areas, there was not a single respiratory mask available. Local pharmacies say they’ve exhausted all their sources and don’t know when their next consignment will arrive.
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Not a single face mask available at pharmacies Leanne Steele of Life Pharmacy on Picton Street says all filtering face masks are sold out. “Most people are looking for N95 face masks and they are long-gone. We are waiting for more stock but they go before we can even stock the shelves. “A lot of people have placed orders, and we are now are rationing the pre-orders, restricting it to one or two boxes per head, max. “People may want 10 boxes but we can’t sell them all to one person. “Most pharmacies are overwhelmed with the demand and we’ve tried to source new suppliers,” some of whom, she admits, have been rather unscrupulous and increased their prices. “But we try to be as fair as possible with our customers,” says Leanne, who finds that it is not
only those who are travelling overseas that are in urgent need of face masks and sanitisers but also people sending boxes of face masks back to China and Hong Kong. Unichem Pharmacy in Howick is out of stock till April. A staffer says that fear of coronavirus has triggered a huge demand. “We’ve never seen so many people walk in for face masks. Besides it is not something we keep huge stock of. “We don’t have any left though we’ve got two big sanitiser bottles left. “We’ve heard that someone in North Shore is trying to manufacture them so that we can source them locally, but we don’t know much about it right now,” she says. A newspaper report says that Unichem pharmacies through-
out New Zealand have completely run out of stock for face masks as the public prepares for the coronavirus potentially reaching our shores. The Natural Health Co at Central Terrace, Howick, admits that though they don’t really stock medical face masks, they did try to source them, mainly due to the increasing demand but none of the suppliers had any left. “They are not available anywhere,” they say.
The Chemist Warehouse in Botany says they are completely out of stock and don’t have a single protective face mask or hand sanitiser in stock. A staffer reveals that all their pharmacies have run out of them. The Dannemora Pharmacy at Redcastle Drive says that the suppliers have also run out of stock which means they don’t know if they will be restocking on face masks or sanitisers anytime soon.
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Rotary Rally to create Goodwill also a senior member of the Rotary Club of Somerville, has been co-ordinating the event with a dedicated committee of Rotarians who have been working out the logistics of car rally, led by PDG Subodh Joshi. Rotarians from ages 21-73, who are professionals in different fields (including medicine, business, engineering, hospitality and education), will spend two weeks driving in branded cars with magnetic Rotary stickers that create awareness about the various worldwide Rotary projects. Joshi says, “During the rally we will be promoting the core areas of Rotary that starts with ‘Rotary connects the world’ as well as focus on world peace, global warming and the worldwide campaign `End Polio Now’ that Rotary has been working on for the last 30 years. “We’ve helped immunise
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more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries. So far, Rotary has contributed more than $1.8 billion toward eradicating the disease worldwide.” He says he looks forward to creating goodwill and getting to know local Rotarians starting with the host club, the Rotary Club of Somerville. They have successfully completed two rallies in the past including 10,000km in 21 days covering India, and an 8000km rally across Nepal, Bhutan and touching Bangladesh, which has won them accolades. Somerville Rotary will be welcoming the rally enthusiasts at the Howick Club on February 19; and have also arranged a special bbq at the Pakuranga Sailing Club on February 21 which will be attended by Rotary District Governor Garry Langford, assistant governors, district chairs and senior Rotarians from neighbouring clubs.
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Thirty two Rotarians who have had a blast criss-crossing the rugged landscape of Nepal and Bhutan are soon going to venture out on a Rotary Car Rally covering the length and breadth of New Zealand. Arriving from India on February 18, the contingent, including Anns and Annetts (wives of Rotarians are addressed as Anns) from 12 Rotary Clubs of Rotary International District 3131, India, hope to promote fellowship and friendship whilst creating awareness about the service organisation which has 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide. The purpose behind the rally is also to meet fellow Rotarians in New Zealand, learn about different service projects, attend Rotary meetings, participate in local community service projects and initiate joint projects. Past District Governor (PDG), India, Dr Philly Karani,
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he first cars arrived in New Zealand in 1898 and regulations were quickly published. The car had to have lights for use after dark. Generally, they were candles in a glass carriage lamp. They must travel no faster than 20 km/h (12 miles per hour). One of the first in Auckland had a horse tied to the back of his car to tow the car home if it broke-down. Early cars were very noisy, sometimes causing horses to bolt. Dr Lowe, first Chairman of the Automobile Association in 1902, had a single cylinder petrol engine with no gears, windscreen or mudguards and steered with a tiller. It sounded like the old “puffing-billy” trains. Going downhill his car could reach 25 to 30 miles per hour, but crawled going uphill. The AA’s first outing was to Howick in 1902 when three cars completed the excursion. In May 1903 there were 5300 members of AA and six cars ran from Symonds Street to Howick. The very bumpy roads were of shell, probably from Eastern Beach, on a clay base creating clouds of dust when it was dry. Howick had no cafes but there was the large, wooden Marine Hotel for teas and sustenance.
Howick was a popular destination for the Auckland Automobile Association runs.
Ignition troubles were a challenge. When you hand cranked your car, great strength was required, resulting in a few broken arms. Tyres were repaired by the roadside. All cars had a bell to warn pedestrians as you approached. Howick was a popular destination for the Auckland Automobile Association runs. In 1914 they had lunch and afternoon tea at Dr Marchesini’s Mellon’s Bay home before returning to Auckland via East Tamaki and Flat Bush. The Italian, Dr Marchesini is said to have helped German Count Felix Von Luckner, a prisoner of war, escape from Motuihe Island in 1917 during World War I. In 1925 driver’s licenses were issued by local bodies rather than the Automobile Association replacing the Certificate of
Competency. The cost of a car in 1903 was twice the average annual wage so only the wealthy could afford a vehicle. Auckland agents sold motor bicycles, petrol and steam cars. Petrol was sold in 4-gallon cans. By 1925, 20,000 cars were imported into New Zealand, mainly from America. In 1936 the AA was putting up signs to minimise accidents such as “do not overtake on bends” and” keep to the left”. The first car in Pakuranga was built by George Udy, a mechanical genius who built a motor-buggy in the early 1900s. Other farmers had to move horses well away from the road if they thought George might be coming as it was very noisy. The first Howick Motor Bus Company on their first run to Howick (under an hour from
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Auckland) on June 2, 1904 arrived to an excited admiring Howick community where the streets were decorated with flags and evergreens. Horse buses took two-and-ahalf hours to reach Auckland. Passengers never knew when they might reach Howick. It was one of New Zealand’s first motor-bus services. But the hard seats, solid rubbertyres, constant rocking, like sea-travel, the smell of oil and petrol plus getting stuck in the Pakuranga pot-holes meant the company lasted only a year. Most preferred the quiet gentle rocking of the horse-buses. By 1925 the Howick hotel was advertising that Howick was only 30 minutes’ drive from Auckland, but that was the good old days. Alan La Roche Howick Historian
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It’s that time of the year when the Rotary Community River Carnival at Bramley Reserve, in Pakuranga, comes alive. This year, with support from the Howick Local Board, Pakuranga Rotary will include some new attractions and initiatives. On Sunday, February 16, the Rotary Community River Carnival will also include the Maritime Police jet ski, jump slide, Flow Academy’s airtrick mat, entertainment from a Howick College students with Farm Cove Intermediate School managing rubbish disposal. Carnival committee chair Don Lawry of Pakuranga Rotary says: “Rotary has always been actively supportive of conservation and our environment, so having a local enviro school, with their zero-waste approach, taking care of recycling for us makes sense and is very appealing.” Farm Cove Intermediate will have their enviro school leaders, along with their colour-coded bins, onsite, assisting the public in appropriately disposing of their items. Pakuranga College will have a group of senior students from their Interact Club helping with heavy set-up work and then running various food outlets. This will be a great family picnic day out, says Lawry, with a variety of activities for children from pre-school to early teens. Parents should bring a good supply of gold coins for the numerous rides and attractions. There will be plenty of hot and cold food and drinks for everyone too. Bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy a relaxed day at the carnival. ■■ Sunday February 16, 11am-3 pm.
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Jessica thrilled to be Dancer of the Year at national finals By FARIDA MASTER Botany Downs Secondary College student Jessica Wang has been declared an overall winner of the Showcase Dance Competition national finals and is particularly proud of the fact that she is the only tap dancer to win the top prize. “In 25 years, I am the only one to win Dancer of the Year in Tap dancing,” beams the 12-year-old as she talks of the stiff competition at the Nationals held in Christchurch. “There were some very good dancers from a studio in Sydney as well. The competition is so hard to judge since there are such different styles and dance techniques. Showcase is the biggest competition in Australia/NZ and this year it is celebrating its 25th year,” she says. Jessica is thrilled to have qualified for the World Dance Movement, an international dance championship to be held in Rome, Italy in June. She believes she won because she was in character all the time, “a hardcore rock-star in a leather jacket. Also the three-speed tap dance was very well choreographed by Brendon Carter-Chan.” Having started dancing at the age of three and professionally trained at five, Jessica says that dancing allows her to express her emotions. “When I am sad, I can express it in lyrical and contemporary dance. When I feel sassy, I can do the jazz routine. And if I am angry, tap dancing is a good way to let out my pent-up emotions,” says Jessica, who dances three to four hours a day. “It can stretch to six hours a day during competition time. My day usually starts at 4pm after school and it’s quite manic.
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Most times I have dinner in the car at around 3.30pm and then start with my stretches. Sometimes I’m at the CarterChan Dance Studio till 8.30-9pm and at times till 10pm.” Jessica has also won the Follow Your Dream National Championship in Melbourne and was the first tapper to win the Champion of Championships. She also has also won the NZ Dance Award—Intermediate Tap Scholarship for 12-14 years. Now she can’t wait to put on her dancing shoes and show off her artistic talent in Italy.
Feedback World population sticking around In 2019, I tried to dampen the bluster of extinction extremists and prune concerns about the future price of veges. Here I try and soothe the distress of David M Stevenson, “Spot the Elephant” (03/02/2020), who sounds a ‘Malthusian alarm’ about a lack of discussion concerning overpopulation. China and India have about a third of the world’s population and an average population growth rate of 1.95 per cent - below replacement level. Europe, population 720m, has a growth rate of 0.3 per cent and most of this is due to either current immigration or immigrant birth rates (also dropping) i.e. generally, the EU is also aging population – as are Korea and Japan. North America is a similar situation. Looking at South America; for example, the population growth rate of Brazil fell from 2.6 per cent in 1969 to 0.8 per cent in 2018. Nowadays, in South America, only Bolivia has a population growth rate above 1 per cent. The Falkland Islands, Guyana and Uruguay are at a 0 per cent growth rate. Africa is following a similar trend, though lagging by 20 years – space precludes me from further exposition… e.g. NZ. The primary reason the populations of the combined bases appear to be “growing” is that nowadays humans, while not so enthusiastic to birth people, are increasingly good at not dying. It is unlikely the world popula-
PM says public funeral service for Mike Moore rime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a funeral service for former Labour Prime Minister Mike Moore whose home was in Maraetai. A public service will be held on Friday, February 14 at 2pm at Dilworth School senior campus, 2 Erin Street, Epsom. “The service will be a celebration of Mike’s life and a chance for his family, friends and members of the public to pay their respects,” Ardern said. “It will be an opportunity to acknowledge Mike’s major contribution through years of public service to New Zealand and New Zealanders, and for his considerable roles in the international arena.” The service is being arranged in coordination with Mr Moore’s widow, Yvonne Moore. A condolence book is available to the public in the main foyer of Parliament House. Mr Moore, formerly New Zealand’s Ambassador to the United States, had a home at Omana Beach in Maraetai. Moore died on February 2. He was 71.
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Moore was at his home in Auckland when he died, his wife Yvonne said. Moore suffered a stroke in 2015 when he was New Zealand’s ambassador in Washington DC and had been in declining health in recent years. Mrs Moore said her husband had numerous health issues since his stroke. Ardern said in a statement last week: “My condolences go to Mike’s wife Yvonne and his family. “I feel incredibly lucky to have seen Mike only on Friday. He never lost his interest and passion for politics, because he saw it as such an important vehicle for change. “During Mike’s long parlia-
mentary career he held the positions of Prime Minister, Deputy Minister of Finance, Minister of External Relations and Trade, Minister of Tourism, Sport and Recreation, and he was Minister of Overseas Trade and Marketing. “While Mike made his mark is many ways, one of his enduring legacies to New Zealand is the work he did opening up world trade and gaining access for New Zealand exporters to new markets. That was a legacy he also left for the world. “Through both his lead role in the GATT trade round and in his tenure as Director General of the World Trade Organisation, he dedicated his life to the service of New Zealand. “A member of The Order of New Zealand and former Ambassador to the United States, Mike was passionate about our country and ensuring it’s place in the modern world. “The world lost a man with a huge intellect, and huge heart. “E te rangatira, moe mai, moe mai, moe mai ra,” Ardern said.
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tion will ever reach the UN prediction of 11.2B in 2100. UN departments are funded according to perceived ‘relevance and need’ – maybe that is why the elephant has not been recently spotted.
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Religion leads to morality
Yes, we should educate our youth in religious studies as this will ensure a respect for God. When we look at our current crises in the world, we see secularism rife and a disregard for the poor, the displaced and the environment. Cowardly wars are directed from control rooms with no regard for the impact on civilians. Leaders in business and government look after their own interests. CEOs earn mega bucks trying to out-do competitors while their staff have an ever diminishing share. Christianity, in brief, teaches us to love our neighbour, to forgive those who trespass against us, to know right from wrong, to work in solidarity for the common good and to be good stewards of nature – morality sorely needed in our world today. Pope Francis says, “God’s word has the power to open our eyes and to enable us to renounce a stifling and barren individualism and instead, to embark on a new path of sharing and solidarity.” Obviously it is good to teach the principles of other faiths as all these paths lead to God. This will help tolerance. And we have to teach our youth to interpret scripture to remove the
We need balance with nature The Elim building extension is a real eyesore and degrades the environment. Could they not have left some of these mature trees, especially around the perimeter? Must every new building site be a wall to wall development, taking out all vegetation with no consideration for bird life amongst other concerns and shade for their students. Over the last decade east Auckland has lost a lot of trees, much of which has been unnecessary. Our green lungs are disappearing and the unitary plan unrelentingly gathers biases and misunderstandings of past times and to deal with current dilemmas and issues.
Steve Lincoln Botany Downs
Plastics and our responsibility It is safe to say that one of the serious challenges we face world-wide is not climate warming but rather plastic spawning. This is a man-made dilemma, one that has grown exponentially but one that we can do something about unlike climate-warming which is
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apace. New developments are three stories high which adversely affect neighbouring properties and the density of units will make traffic a nightmare, not to mention the strain on resources such as water. The need to sacrifice native forest to enlarge water supply in Waitakere shows that Auckland’s growth is environmentally unsustainable. Another eyesore is the an incomplete science and is cosmic in its roots. Plastic use and its disposal is a human-generated issue. Our delicate foods are wrapped in plastic; our trinkets, toys, tools, cell phones and cars all have plastic components. It is everywhere - in the oceans, in the food chain and there is a large chance of it being absorbed in our bodies. Safe disposal has been a constant talkfest of councils and governments for years but the serious action lies with the consumer.
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Panmure Basin development for new bus lanes: will the usage justify this? New developments should strike a better balance with the environment and the building footprint should be limited to 70 per cent to limit water run-off. Every effort should be made to save our trees with climate change overwhelming us. Please Elim, plant some trees to screen your buildings.
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What’s more, those with Southern Cross health insurance are finding orthopaedic care a lot more affordable now that Mr French is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for primary hip and knee replacement surgery. “Previously, many people with limited cover chose to go on public hospital waiting lists despite having paid insurance premiums.
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public hospital waiting lists.” Mr French’s practice at Ormiston Orthopaedics is largely focused on hip and knee joint replacement surgery, both primary and revision. He also performs knee arthroscopy, knee ligament reconstruction and other general orthopaedic procedures. He spent 18 years at Counties Manukau DHB treating bone and soft tissue cancer patients and retired from this part of his practice in December 2011. After more than 25 years in orthopaedics, the dedicated surgeon is highly respected in his field. Local GPs constantly refer patients to his services and the hospital is wellequipped to handle the demand. “We have plenty of back up facilities. The hospital has visiting cardiologists and a range of skilled surgical specialists, as well as excellent x-ray, MRI, and ultrasound services. “The specialists all work together at Ormiston with the patient as their primary focus.” Although Mr French has ceased his work in the public sector, this means he has more time to focus on his patients and ensure they receive the best care possible. For a caring, local approach to orthopaedic health, call into: Ormiston Orthopaedics Ormiston Hospital 125 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush Phone 252 0370 www.ormistonortho.co.nz
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he Times has had an avalanche of responses to our story on a mother with a new born falling on Whitford Road in the Times (January 30). We asked you for your stories on damaged pavements around east Auckland. Shirley Eyre suffered horrific injuries after falling on Millhouse Drive, Northpark, 18 months ago. She has impaired vision and didn’t see a raised, cracked portion of concrete while on an evening walk home. She had to have part of her nose re-attached. She also suffered smashed teeth and a damaged jaw. She says she has had to “struggle with pain and (also the) cost of this, as I’ve been told it’s my age (insurance won’t cover on-going costs), and (she’s received) no support for the costs at all from the fall.” Others sent in pictures of cracked or crumbling footpaths in their neighbourhoods. One reader wasn’t happy with the standard of repair job done by council contractor Fulton Hogan, and questioned the materials used. “Fulton Hogan came around to our cul-de-sac, resurfaced the road and repaired selected portions of the pavement just before Christmas. Both jobs are rubbish. The road surface is worse than the original and is already breaking up with lose asphalt all over the place. Sections of the new pavement are already cracking because of the sub-standard concrete used.” He added, “To add insult to injury, they back-filled around the new pavement sections with the gravel/stones they had excavated instead of using new top soil. For this reason grass has not grown in many places and when we mow the lawns, small stones fly everywhere. “They did not replace all the marked sections of pavement, thank goodness, or the street could have been worse “The contractors also damaged the existing curbing and tried to repair/cover it using their substandard concrete.” Another reader drew atten-
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Clockwise from above left: Shirley Eyre suffered horrific injuries from a fall on a damaged footpath; a Beachlands resident sent this picture over a cracked pavement in Beachlands Road; Shoddy repair work on Sirius Place, Photos supplied Howick.
tion to the “dire state” of the footpath on Howe Street between Wellington Street to Ridge Road, in Howick and accused council of inactivity and wasting taxpayers’ money on a survey from which no repair work was forthcoming. “Over two years ago I was delighted to see that all damaged areas had been marked with white spray paint at the edges of each cracked and broken segment. Damage was evident down the length of the street. “I presumed it was council who arranged the survey. Two years have passed, most of the paint has worn away and nothing has changed. Taxpayers’ money paid for the wasted work,” she said. Even the footpaths in Lloyd Elsmore Park seem to be in need of attention, as a reader writes: “The ones (paths) running up from the swimming pool end towards the Homestead are, frankly, unsafe, so eroded are they...I’ve even heard one small child tell his father, ‘I’m not riding up there; it’s too rough.’ For people on foot, they are singularly hazardous, especially in winter and for the elderly.” The Times approached Auckland Council for comment and when asked if council makes regular inspections of footpaths
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Coronavirus hysteria irksome
The coronavirus has put the entire world into panic mode and the Chinese are the sad victims of what seems to me a targeted campaign against them as well as the country called China. The WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak in China as a public health emergency of international concern. Was there such a flurry with the outbreak of swine flu, bird flu, measles, ebola, etc? I am so ashamed that the NZ government joined the crowds in this anti-ChinaChinese campaign by closing our borders to ‘foreign’ travellers coming from China. What does the word ‘foreign’ cover? A definition for the Chinese or does it include other ethnicities and races? Information on the outbreak of the coronavirus stated that this is a completely new virus, hence no known medical treatment is available, putting people into panic mode, with long queues outside stores that sells face masks and hand sanitisers. However, a disinfectant product Lysol, known since 1889 and made in the west, has it listed on the back of the spray can, all the bacteria and viruses this Lysol product is 99.9 per cent effective against and one of the viruses listed there is the ‘Human coronavirus’. Why was this product never offered to offset the international concern and save the lives of those who died? If I were the manufacturer of this Lysol product, I would have no hesitation to offer it to the world to clean up the mess and have a clean healthy atmosphere to live in
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This coming Friday, February 14, our preschool children are participating in this year’s Big Heart Day to raise vital funds for the Heart Foundation’s Big Heart Appeal. We have decided to get involved by holding a wheels day at the centre for our children. We will be inviting our children to bring along their bikes or scooters enabling them to get their hearts pumping. We will be having some fun races as well as practicing our riding skills. The children will be asked to support the appeal by wearing something red and we encourage them to make a gold coin donation. Phone 533-0218 or email preschool@rockabye. school.nz.
Fellowship club
The monthly meeting of the Fellowship Club of Howick, (formerly Probus Club) is on Friday February 14, 10am at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Vincent St, Howick. Following morning tea, the guest speaker is Terri Marchant from the Tamaki Estuary Conservation Society. e are a friendly club for both retired and semiretired men and women enjoying interesting speakers ,popular monthly lunches, trips, and Auckland City and Howick Little Theatre shows. All welcome, phone Marilyn 576-8725.
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English classes for immigrants at Trinity Methodist Church will start this year on Thursday 29th February at 10am. New people welcome. No charge. Any questions ring Dene 534 8417.
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A 500 card group plays every Tuesday at 1pm. Come and join our friendly group at the Howick Bowling Club, Selwyn Road. For more information ring Sherril on 534 6412.
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Eastern District Country Music Club Visitors welcome, come and be entertained with live music or come and sing or play an instrument. Wednesday February 12, 7.30pm and every second Wednesday. Bucklands Beach War Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Bucklands Beach. Non members $5. Phone Bev 021 11 56 866 for more information.
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Make your home warmer, smarter and more valuable with Vantage Aluminium joinery • The Ali-Frame team design and install custom-made aluminium windows and doors • Competitive pricing — we can work to fit your budget • Renovation specialists • Free measure and quote
Visit our showroom at
68 Rodney Street, Howick 0800 ALIFRAME (0800 254 372) SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS AND DOORS
WWW.ALIFRAME.CO.NZ JH13289-V5
CLASSIFIEDS
DY267902
Robinhood - Alto - Blanco Everdure - Omega Authorised Service
K75008
Repairs to: Parmco, Turboair, Fisher & Paykel, European & Italian appliances • Stoves & Rangehoods • Waste disposals • Dishwashers • Laundry
0800 266 349 www.jamesit.co.nz
MP268165
CONCRETE & CONCRETING
APPLIANCE REPAIRS CD127274
NZ registered electrical service technician
533-6954
0800 277 2529 www.bsrconcrete.co.nz
BUILDERS
CD263641
BUILDERS
DY272008
* New homes • Alterations • Renovations • Reclads
Call Matt 021 679 378
BUILDER Qualified & LBP Certified
20 yrs Carpentry/Building Ph Shannon 021 356 959 No job too small
CRAFT Floorsanding www. craftfloorsanding.co.nz Phone Kris 021 055 7522 VINYL LAYER 31 yrs exp. Phone Karl 027 2481167 or 576 7936 a/h
HANDYMAN
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
AIR CONDITIONING
Free quotes and advice Drain unblocking CCTV camera Drain repairs Surface water problems Retaining walls All drainage requirements
EZYMOW LOGANS Mowing, friendly & professional. Ph Logan 022 0144957 for free quote.
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.
aucklandce@dreamdoors.co.nz
DE268840
A1 CHINESE PAINTERS
Interior/Exterior painting, Wallpaper stripping, Plasterboard fixing/stopping, Residential/Commercial High quality workmanship Ph Vincent 5339658 021-135 3388 EXTERIOR / Interior, exp’d, own scaffolding, waterproofing to protect plaster homes a specialty. Kevin 022 677 8014
LANDSCAPING
Terry’s
4U2C
LANDSCAPES Ph: 535 9155 thebehersings@xtra.co.nz Silver Medal DESIGN Winner CONSTRUCTION Ellerslie MAINTENANCE Flowershow
HEATPUMP SERVICES
LOCAL DECORATORS
25 years experience Repaints – Interior/Exterior Spray finish available Free quotes – any sized jobs Prompt Response
Ph Trevor 027 648 3565 DE266370
Phone 09 534 1244 or 027 534 1244 E: celsius@outlook.co.nz - www.celsiusheating.co.nz
BUILDERS
CONTINUOUS SPOUTING IN 41 COLOURS OR COPPER No joins - No leaks - guaranteed n Enhancing the look and value of your home n Made to measure on-site in Colorcote steel n All work guaranteed
We do WINZ quotes
Ph 0210 798 166
ti ng Ltd Wayne’s Pain Free quotes Interior & exterior Quality work at affordable prices
Ph Wayne 273 5052 mobile 021 305 127
PAVING ADL PAVING & LANDSCAPING. Ph Adrian 027 603 1919 or a/hrs 537 2345
• New Builds • Renovations • Bathroom / Kitchen • Gas Installations • Hot Water Cylinders • All Maintenance • Certifying Plumbers
Allan
Matt
Ph Allan or Matt Craig 0274-962-118, 021-813-883 09-215-1144 admin@craigplumbing.co.nz
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
Hill• Certifying Plumbing plumbing, gas and drainage • Hot water cylinders • Bathrooms, kitchens • New and repairs
All work guaranteed Over 35 years in area
PEST CONTROL
Brett 534 3562 027 493 0181
BE BUG-FREE Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Rats & Mice, Wasps 20+ years experience
Jim 0800 38 38 48
PLUMBER
• Specialises in plumbing maintenance • Hot water cylinders • No job too small
Ph 535 9567 John 027 492 0772
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
All work Guaranteed Hot Water Cylinders New Build & Reno’s General Maintenance Gas Fitting
FREE QUOTES - 24/7 Service 027 758 6437 - 361 6437 E: info@hpcplumbing.co.nz W: hpcplumbing.co.nz
SITUATIONS VACANT
ROOFING ROOFING repair service. 26 yrs exper. All work guaranteed. Ph 536-7173 or 0210-798-166
Incorporating
Make your booking today Phone 09 537 4320 Mobile 021 366 615
HOUSE WASHING
YOUR LOCAL EXTERIOR CLEANING SPECIALISTS
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. Immediate start.
Please email name, address and contact phone numbers to: papers@times.co.nz
We’re here & there when you need us!
Grace Plumbing
Solutions & Services ❏ Certified ❏ 23+ years experience ❏ New or Reno work ❏ Hot water cylinders Brad 022 671 8125 graceplumbing.co.nz
GARDEN Household & General, also garden work & waterblasting. Fast, friendly service. Ph Peter 021 393384
RUBBISH REMOVAL
CD262818
For a free quote call 021366615 / 09 5374320
DE270880
• House Wash (soft wash) • Building Wash • Decks, Drives, Fences • Gutter Clean • Roof Treatment
RUBBISH REMOVALS
aucklandplumbersgroup.nz
• Carpet Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning • Flood Restoration • Pest Control
www.bestpropertyservices.co.nz
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
For all your plumbing needs
ALL Paving & Landscaping Great rates. Ph Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.
0800 420 900
AA DOBBS LTD ELECTRICAL
CD197785
www.allgoplumbing.co.nz
CARPET CARE
ELECTRICAL
535 1111 027 235 2517
Experienced family business, quality service
PLASTERERS
or Copper
For a free quote contact Drewe Ph: 027 539 9851 or 0800 432 724 drewe@fasciaandspouting.co.nz www.fasciaandspouting.co.nz
Interiors
Residential & Commercial Full warranty Free quotes 26 years’ experience
WALLPAPERING specialist. Strip, hang, Ph Andrew 027 4600048 or 5244 111
PAINTERS & DECORATORS Amazing Kitchen Facelifts
ROOF PAINTING
0211292543
www.ezymow.co.nz Proudly local for over 40 years
Hot Water Cylinders Bathroom/Kitchen Renovations l Roof Leaks l General Maintenance l All Work Guaranteed l l
PAINTER / Plasterer & handyman 30 yrs+ exp Phone Muzza 577-2989/ 027-6770294 PAINT 30 yrs + exp, tradesman. Interiors, exteriors, house washing and wallpaper hanging. Phone Harold 021 658 222
SPOUTING AND ROOFING
Be cool this summer, install a heat pump Sales Installation Service
KITCHENS
Call: 09 533 6956
• Durable & Stylish • Quality Build • Tiled Shower Specialists • Established Trade Team • Fully Guaranteed Phone Paul 021-251-4615 or 534-7427
CD242704
PDH Builders, alterations, renovations, bathrooms, kitchens. Asian LBP team, your building one stop shop. Phone Vincent 021-1353388 / 533 9658
FLOORING & SERVICES
HANDYMEN
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
Certifying Plumber
CD48042
ADDITIONS, alterations, bathrooms, decks, etc. all types of work. over 40 yrs exp. Registered Certified Builder. Ph Ken 534-1214
NEW Decks & repairs, fences, timber/pool fencing & repairs, free quotes. Ph/ txt John 021 023 69767
Bathroom Renovations Kitchen & Laundry
Registered Drainlayers
Contact Rick 027 256 2533
L1C020
ALL Fencing, decking & retaining walls. Ph Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.
Handymangardeners. co.nz All jobs Ph Michael 0276 162 146 or 576 0106
Handymangardeners. co.nz All jobs Ph Michael 0276 162 146 or 576 0106
Lawnmowing Edging Paths Blown Clean Weed Spraying & more
PAINTER Paperhanger. Free quotes, pensioner discount. 30yrs exp. Phone 022 6254295 or 535 3022
ADAM OXLEY
CD258536
LICENSED
No job too small. Repairs, Fencing, Pool Fencing. Free Quotes.
Irrigation systems design and installed, all aspects of landscape maintenance undertaken. Qualified Horticulturist Ph 535-4471 021-257-6898
DY271574
Call Simon 021-0247-4706
allen2harriman@gmail.com
ABOUT Fencing 2000
Gardens designed, constructed & maintained, lawns mown, pruning & arbourcultural work undertaken, waste removed.
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
GA101040
• Decks • Bathrooms • Pergolas • Kitchens • Carports • On time Quality work Good price
Domestic/Commercial New builds Ground water problems Phone Allen 027 546 0553
CD254541
SIMPLY RENOS
CERTIFIED DRAINLAYER
021 43 43 23 537 1904 all hrs
GARDENER LANDSCAPER
DE271702
BOBCAT / Digger Excavations, driveways, landscaping, site clearing, rubbish removal, topsoil & metal supplies, truck hire. Ph Grant 0274 758 468
DRAINAGE
All fencing, decks, retaining walls, landscaping & more Competitive pricing Free Quotes
GREENMAN Lawn & Garden Trees & Hedges, rideon mowing. Free quotes. Friendly service. 534 2053 or 021 570 409
PAINTER int/ext roof, free quote, qual work Korean Painters. Phone Charlie 027 245 0807
CD237017
BOBCATS & TRUCKS
PROCON for all your concrete requirements, drives, patios, small/lge slabs, plain, coloured, imprinted. Ph Vince for a free quote 021 415 436
DE270756
STOVE PROBLEM? East City Stove Repairs. Ph Alan 0274 516 454 or 576 6756
A.J. & S.J CONTRACTOR
Also garden maintenance, rubbish removal, waterblasting. Free quotes. 20 yrs’ exp. Residential/commercial Ph: Peter 021 39 33 84 QUALITY GARDEN SERVICES
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
ABSOLUTE Excellence. Lawns, gardens, commercial, lifestyle blocks. txt/ph Paul now 021 1566951
Phone Kenny 021 897 445
H3X019
www.sos-appliance-repairs.co.nz
CD237763
021-369 881
535 6227 021 726697 Sam 027 4981810 Adrian
ANY FIX-IT
K58038
Servicing all major brands of Whiteware appliances
Driveways/Patios Swimming pool surrounds Decorative coloured concrete Exposed pebbles and aggregates Concrete sealing Bobcat and digger Post hole boring
ALL HEDGES, TREES, LAWNS
FENCING & TRELLIS
K55070
MARKS
APPLIANCES
James IT Solutions
GARDEN CARE
CD226123
Home / Business Fix all IT issues Microsoft Certified Cloud backup + data recovery, Networking, PC/Mac
NZ Registered
GARAGE doors supply & repairs. Phone Amnon 021 399 616 or 298 2137a/h no extra charge Sundays
LAWNCARE
Interior/exterior painting High quality workmanship Plastering Howick based
DE271314
Restretching No job too small We fix squeaky floors We do it all!!
COMPUTER REPAIRS
535 6950 021 0333 149
GARAGE DOORS
ELECTRICIAN Registered Electrical, Smartvent & Alarms. Phone Mark 027 495 4219, ah 534 3227
COMPUTERS
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
Ph 273 8899 DE273092
Fred 0276992643
LANDSCAPING All aspects. 10yrs exp. 100% guar. Richard 021 783 258 or 532 8939.
1st For Hot Water Cylinder Repairs
PAINTER
DE155961-V2
& REPAIRS
Phone Terry 021 927 921
49D Springs Rd, East Tamaki
Contact Steve 021 949 168 or 532 9842 www.bbe.co.nz
CARPET LAYING
CD261603
Additional Outlet & Security Camera Phone Jack Ph: 532 8723 021 661 469
LEES CARPETS
• Fast friendly service • Registered electrician • Eftpos available • Pensioner discount • Lights, power, TV, fans • Stove & hot water repairs • Security lighting • LED downlights • Switchboard upgrades
• Rot, mould, gib repairs • Interior/exterior painting • Renos, partitions etc Professional One stop shop
CD250676
TV AERIAL & LIghTIng InSTALLATIOn
CARPET LAYING
Top 5 Seller of Feltex brand Carpet in Auckland Specials, Free Quotes Professional Layers Showroom
DE268673
CD206513
Ph: 534 5888 Mob: 027 507 8680
ELECTRICAL
FOR all your Landscaping needs, decks, fencing, retaining walls, paving, concreting. Over 15yrs exp. Ph 021 885676
DE272592
HORIZON AERIALS LTD
QUALIFIED Carpenter 30 yrs experience. All jobs considered. Ph 536 7173 or 0210 798166
AffordAble HAndymAn
CD263898
Freeview Installed Same Day Best Prices Guaranteed
CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE
PLUMBERS
DE271012
Aerials & TV INSTALLATION
BARRATT-BOYES
PAINTERS & DECORATORS
LANDSCAPING
DY270555
MAINTENANCE & Building repairs. Small jobs, qualified. Phone 576 7841 or 021 1481076
HANDYMEN
PR248896-V2
AERIALS
ACTIVE retired carpenter, past Master Builder, wants small jobs e.g. easing sticky doors, windows, deck repairs, all carpentry jobs. Phone Bob 534 1355 or 027 4763937
FLOORING & SERVICES
GA117458
BOOKKEEPING Service simple solutions. Xero, MYOB, GST, PAYE. Sheryl 0212982786
ELECTRICAL
CD142804
CARPENTERS
DE270909
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
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DE272411-V2
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Household, Garden Waste & General Rubbish Ph: 0800 789 248
TILING THE TILE GUY, floor & wall tiling, certified waterproofing. Stonemason by trade, 30yr exp. 021 031 1899.
CLASSIFIEDS
www.times.co.nz
TREE SERVICES
SITUATIONS VACANT
All about
DENTAL ASSISTANT
TREES
& STUMP GRINDING
KAK007
DE273488
Calling all builders, mechanics, panel beaters, painters, tradies or anyone who is looking for a change. If you are sick of getting covered in grease, dust or dirt every day, doing the same repetitive thing, then this could be for you! We are looking for a fitting technician in our busy Mt Wellington workshop. We offer a hardworking and fun environment with a big focus on teamwork. The role entails working on brand new vehicles, so attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions is critical. We want people who take pride in what they do!
K54146
Email your CV to jon.blewett@haleman.co.nz or phone 573 5999 PS273539
PROPERTY MANAGER / CARETAKER
LOGO PALETTE
PMS 298
PMS 382
Black 55%
69c / 7m / 0y / 0k
33c / 0m / 100y / 0k
0c / 0m / 0y / 60k
000r / 00g / 0b
000r / 00g / 0b
000r / 00g / 0b
White
Pantone 316
Black 55%
Pantone 179
We are a leading aged care facility located in Howick and require an energetic, reliable self-starter to join our Household Team. This is a permanent, 4 day a week role 9.00am to 2.45pm Tuesday to Friday with the opportunity to work extra hours when available. The work is varied and includes maintaining the dining room & servery, machine dish washing, serving morning and afternoon tea. The successful applicant will need to have a pleasant manner, be well organized and have a ‘can do’ attitude and be a team player and be confident engaging with our residents. PMS 179
PMS 1385
PMS 316
Black
0c / 70m / 100y / 0k
0c / 44m / 100y / 7k
100c / 0m / 30y / 70k
000r / 00g / 0b
000r / 00g / 0b
000r / 00g / 0b
Pantone 382
PS273534
DE273532
DY273591
Initial applications by phone to: HBH Senior Living 139 Union Road, Howick Phone 09 538 0800 ext 0 between 9am-4pm Monday to Friday
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous East Ph Rob 0275143500
ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
GARDENER/ GROUNDS PERSON
TREES stump grinding specialist. Prompt. Free quotes. Ph/txt Terry 027 4989080.
UPHOLSTERERS
Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an experienced gardener/grounds person to join our Property Team. This is a permanent full time position for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year. Please refer to our website for further information and details on how to apply: www.pakuranga.school.nz Applications close 23 February at 5:00pm. MP273445
PART TIME GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR Part Time Counsellor Two days per week
Required to work as part of the school counselling team. Applicants must be experienced in working with adolescents with complex needs and be registered with NZAC. Start date negotiable. Applications close on 28 February 2020.
For Application Guidelines, please email principal@pakuranga.school.nz
MP273540
CD166407
All Tree Work – Fully Insured – Qualified Arborists – Over 30 yrs Exp. 535 9093 027 476 0246
Boat Covers Outdoor Blinds Outdoor Furniture All Canvas Repairs K54154
171 Moore St. Howick 0274 760 577 easterncovercentre.co.nz
WATERBLASTING 3 Specialist waterblasting
& housewashing, driveways, paths, decks & windows 3 Domestic & commercial 3 Low pressure bio-wash 3 Professional presentation CD140634
Call Nick 5374602 or 029 7700581
WINDOW CLEANING 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
SITUATIONS VACANT
Brand ID
Full time, fit, strong, reliable worker with a clean full drivers licence to work for a small contracting business. Must have experience in using lawn mowers, weed eaters etc. Phone Jenny 027 474 5560 09 576 6625
HARRIS Tree Services. Trees, hedges, palms, trim, removal, gardening fast service. Phone Shane 021876541
PHIL’S TREE & STUMP GRINDING
LAWN-MOWING & GROUND MAINTENANCE PERSON REQUIRED
HBH SENIOR LIVING CARE & VILLAGE
Apply by email, outlining your previous experience and suitability for the position to:
Applications close Thursday 20 February 2020
BRAND PALETTE
HOUSEHOLD STAFF VACANCY
FULL TIME POSITION 7AM-4PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY This is an important role within our school maintaining a safe, functional and attractive environment for students and staff. We are seeking a person who: • is well organised • has a knowledge of Health and Safety practices • is energetic and fit • has a strong work ethic • is self motivated and able to work unsupervised • has good time management • has practical skills • enjoys working as part of a team Terms and conditions discussed at interview.
Lyn Baxter, Principal’s Secretary lbaxter@somint.school.nz
DS Trees & Landscapes, all tree work & stumps, hedges, mulching, rubbish removal. Phone Doug 021 537 171 or 537 8595
HBH SENIOR LIVING
To register your interest in the position, outline recent work experience, relevant skills, two referees and their contact details in writing or email to: The Principal Baverstock Oaks School 21 Baverstock Rd, Flatbush, Auckland Email: office@baverstock.school.nz Applications close Tuesday, 25 February. Position starts as soon as possible depending on applicant. For further information check website www.baverstock.school.nz MP273619
Fisheries New Zealand will soon be undertaking their regular intertidal shellfish survey at Cockle Bay and surrounding areas and a public meeting has been organised to inform the local community about how it works and how Cockle Bay is surveyed. The meeting will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, 15 February 2020, at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club in Half Moon Bay. There will be an opportunity to discuss how the survey results are interpreted and how they inform the management of shellfish beds. Fisheries New Zealand representatives will be present alongside the programme’s lead researcher.
PROPERTY MANAGER/ CARETAKER 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.
Notice of public meeting Cockle Bay shellfish survey
PS273641
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COLLEGE RECEPTIONIST
Botany Downs Secondary College is currently seeking a skilled, professional College Receptionist This position is for 37.5 hours per week, 8am to 4pm, daily, during term time, plus additional time at the start and the end of the school year. Key responsibilities: The ideal candidate is someone with good interpersonal skills, excellent English language ability (both written and verbal), is flexible, a team player, efficient and empathetic towards people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Duties will mostly include: • Providing a seamless delivery of administrative services to meet the needs of the public, students and teachers quickly and efficiently as the first point of contact at the College.
STUDY ENGLISH WITH
CONFIDENCE
• Attending to general enquiries through the main telephone switchboard, email and the public.
COURSE STARTS 24 February 2020 Daytime & evening classes
• Word processing (for secretarial support), data capture, correspondence, updating the electronic digital screen on a daily basis, and Whanau notices.
Property Manager/Caretaker BOTANY DOWNS SCHOOL
We are looking for someone to take up this fulltime role.
Please email your application, including the names of at least two referees, to Bruce Trezise (principal@botanydowns.school.nz), or phone 534 9848. MP273481
NO COURSE FEES*
Apply to the Principal’s Executive Assistant at y.degraaf@bdsc.school.nz using the Support Staff Application form available on https://www.bdsc. school.nz/our-college/job-vacancies/
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Applications close 3pm on Monday, 24 February 2020.
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Closing date Friday 14 February.
• We seek mature applicants with great communication skills, who are organised, efficient, calm, friendly, able to work independently as part of a team with a common goal, and who can prioritise work demands and show initiative.
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Visits to our school by prospective applicants are welcomed.
• As a Microsoft Showcase School, you will have skills and knowledge in the Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365 and KAMAR if at all possible.
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If interested, you will be a person who shows initiative, can work independently, and has lots of enthusiasm, energy and a sense of fun. “Handyman” skills would be an advantage. Duties primarily entail caring for and maintaining our large school property, to a high standard.
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BRANCH MANAGER
ALL TREE WORK Stump Grinding Fully Insured Free Mulch Ph Brett 533-0473 or 021-279-9118
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
For solvents and chemicals deliveries in the greater Auckland area Based in Mangere Bridge, this is a full time position, working with a small friendly team. Class 2 licence with DG endorsement required. Must be fit and active as some heavy lifting involved. Please email CV to jc@mchem.co.nz
The logo is constructed out of six PMS colours but converted to CMYK which then prints as a four colour logo.
| PART TIME/TEMP ROLE
FITTING TECHNICIAN
BLADECUTTERS, Tree work landscaping stumps rubbish removals hedges com weed spraying. Ph Eric 021 732 147 or 534 8797
DELIVERY DRIVER
H E R O L O G O & PA L E T T E
dr
534-7361, 292-8930 0274-767-746
SITUATIONS VACANT
PS273563
Qualified Arborist
SITUATIONS VACANT
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Ph Murray
SITUATIONS VACANT
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Reducing Thinning Shaping Full removal Chipped onsite/removed Good rates Great refs Free quotes
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QUEEN ST 09 377 2434
ALBANY 09 448 2570
0800 355 344 BOTANY 09 279 9313
courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz MANGERE 09 255 6741
NEW LYNN 09 827 3612 MP272780
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Sports, Leisure & Fitness
Make family exercise sessions your priority
Sports, Leisure & Fitness
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Finish your outing with a few fun challenges, such as walking backwards or hopping. Everyone is sure to enjoy an improvised dance session in the living room. Swaying and jumping to your children’s favourite music is the kind of cardiovascular exercise that burns calories. Get yourself an exercise ball or some elastic exercise bands; they’re inexpensive and can be used even when watching TV. Every week, ask family members to organize a session of their favourite physical activity. There’s
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lackCap’s coach Gary Stead has been much maligned by media and cricket fans alike for taking a pre-planned break in the middle of the 3-match one day series with white-ball heavyweights India. In his absence, an injury-ravaged NZ side has managed to pull off two impressive displays and take the series 2-0 (with a dead rubber game in Mt Maunganui on Wednesday). Stead came into the position after some success with Canterbury and the women’s White Ferns in previous seasons. Ex-coach Mike Hesson stepped down from the role, ostensibly citing time away from family as the major contributing factor. Realistically it was to concentrate
on the more-lucrative and less time consuming position as the grandiose-sounding ‘Director of Cricket’ for IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. After initial success against a tired looking England side in November, The Blackcaps got a pants-down hiding in Australia and were swept away in the T20s by India. Obviously spooked by Hesson’s early resignation and not keen on a repeat, NZ Cricket boss David White went into battle for his charge in a press conference last week, where he advised the ‘holiday’ was a pre-planned break and was agreed upon and written into Stead’s contract. The move had many people questioning why such a clause needed to be added to a contract at all, especially during the height of a series against cricket’s powerhouse. At face-value the whole thing smacks of a coach deserting a sinking ship. With bowling coach Shane Jurgesen given the keys to the caretaker’s shed for the 50 over series, and with the team finally showing some mettle, the move to give tired old Gary a mid-season sleep-in is looking like a masterstroke. Unfortunately for Stead, the success in absentia has merely amplified the feeling with a lot of NZ cricket fans that he lacks the origi-
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Caretaker coach Shane Jurgensen has notched two much needed wins in the absence of Gary Stead.
Fulton’s laconic nature is probably not the best fit when combined with a coach who could never be accused of being dynamic. On paper however the Blackcap’s results since Hesson stepped down do look encouraging. However one can’t help but think a lot of that can be put down to Stead basking in the afterglow of Hessons’ tenure, accompanied by some good luck with other World Cup results thus creating a veneer of success. Coupling this with the fact that captain Kane Williamson looking stale and uninspired (as a captain) under the Stead regime, questions
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oach Warren Gatland would have relished his Chiefs 25-15 Super Rugby win against Scott Robertson’s champion Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday night. It proved his gutsy team is made of the right stuff and that the Crusaders, for all their depth, are not as good as they were before they lost several All Blacks after last year’s World Cup. Still full credit to the Chiefs who have relished the return of former Wales and British and Irish Lions coach Gatland and tactical genius Aaron Cruden from his stint in France. Add to that the daredevil brilliance of speedy fullback Damian McKenzie after a long spell recuperating from knee surgery although I do wish he’d shy clear of the gorillas when it comes to a bit of biff and bash. Throw in second-five Anton Lienert-Brown, halfback Brad Webber and wings Solomon Alaimalo and Sean Wainui and the Chiefs
have a backline capable of stinging anyone. However it has been the loose forward combination of Lachlan Boshier, Sam Cane and Mitch Karpic that has impressed most as they forage for the ball and make their tackles in come-frombehind wins against the Blues and Crusaders. In the tradition of Richie McCaw, Boshier made a remarkable five turnovers against the Crusaders team once renowned for their ability to pilfer the ball when Matt Todd and Kieran Read reigned supreme. Meanwhile the Blues have unearthed an exciting wing in powerful Mark Telea who scored a hat-trick in their well-deserved 32-12 win against the Waratahs in Sydney. Pacey centre Joe Marchant also ran a lovely line to score one that suggests the English international has much to offer his adopted team. For the second week in a row hard-running No 8 Hoskins Sotutu showed he
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Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson who points to a strong relationship and trust between the two countries. According to the Daily Mail the Springboks will quit the Rugby Championship in 2024 after the next World Cup. It is not the first time a British newspaper has deemed fiction more interesting than fact. However the two-hour trip to Britain should appeal to South Africa, not to mention a great deal more money to be made by playing where population dwarfs that of New Zealand, Australia and Argentina. Meanwhile it’s been wonderful to see cricketers Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls open in such a positive way and have Ross Taylor and Tom Latham perform at their best to give the Black Caps an unassailable 2-0 ODI lead against India.
The Blues have unearthed an exciting wing in powerful Mark Telea (right) who scored a hat-trick in their well-deserved 32-12 win against the Waratahs in Sydney. Photo AAP
deserved his start ahead of gifted Akira Ioane who will be champing at the bit to get more game time. A great run and pass from Ngani Laumape for a Jamie Booth try clinched the Hurricanes a 26-23 win against the tiring Jaguares which represented a big improvement on the hiding they
received from the Stormers in week one. Having beaten the Bulls 13-0, the Stormers sit top of the table on nine points, one ahead of the Chiefs, Brumbies and Sharks who are also unbeaten. Having scored five tries in trouncing the Highlanders 42-20 in Dunedin, the
Sharks look especially dangerous with speedy fullback Aphelele Fassi and wing Makazole Mapimpi each bagging two tries. Fears that South Africa will join the Six Nations championships and leave the Rugby Championship in the lurch don’t hold substance with new New Zealand
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