Ryan Price still does not realise his position makes no sense. Either adding CO2 to the atmosphere is heating Earth – as the science predicted, measures and explains – or it does not.
And please, no more nonsense about Richard Feynman. He did not write a paper that “quoted Maxwell while demonstrating how an atmosphere comprised of only nitrogen and oxygen would perform as predicted, with no radiative forcing, CO2 or H20.”
A 1963 lecture set out a very simplistic atmospheric model – as I wrote months ago – to calculate pressure with altitude and, with it, comments on the distribution of nitrogen and oxygen with height under gravity.
Nothing to do with the greenhouse effect, which Feynman never disputed.
Mr Price, are you regurgitating garbage from a crank site?
<principia-scientific.com/physicist-richard-feynman-discredits-greenhouse-gas-theory/> It starts: The great physicist Richard Feynman adds to three other giants of physics, Maxwell, Clausius, and Carnot, who have explained the “greenhouse effect” is solely a consequence of gravity, atmospheric mass, pressure, density, and heat capacities, and is not due to
“trapped radiation” from IR-active or ‘greenhouse’ gas concentrations.
Richard Feynman was a giant of physics, no question. He never passed comment on man-made global warming. Why would he, it was standard science when he died? In 1988. Do catch up, Mr Price.
Shareboating welcomes you to our Open Day on Friday, June 30. The day begins at 12pm at The Explore Kiosk – Auckland Viaduct Harbour and ends at 2:30pm. We have some of our best boats on display and are excited to give you a tour of these vessels whilst answering any questions you might have about the world of chartering. One of the iconic yachts on display will be Lion New Zealand, one of the main vessels used by the NZ Sailing Trust and was built for the 1985/86 Whitbread Around the World Race.
To register, email info@seenet.co.nz. For more information, visit shareboating.co.nz/about-us/. In the event of heavy rain or strong winds, we will postpone this event for health and safety reasons. This information will be available on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/shareboatingnz.
School debate returns
Do come to Howick Club, Botany Road on July 4 at 6pm and join Zonta East Auckland for dinner and to listen to a lively debate between Sancta Maria College and Botany Downs Secondary College. This debate tradition began in 2005, with this year’s debate being the 15th one. Sancta Maria is ahead at the present but only just! In keeping with the debate being aligned with our Zonta mission, this year’s debate will focus on the moot – That the #MeToo movement has contributed significantly to advancing the status of women. A special thanks to the teams and their teachers as this event falls in their holidays. For further information contact eastauckland@zonta.org.nz.
Garden weeds as folk medicine
Join us and learn how to use common garden weeds to support wellness and healthy ageing using traditional methods presented by Guest speaker Elizabeth Bedford, Tuesday, July 4, 10.30am, Pakuranga Library. All welcome. Tea and coffee provided. Phone 3770209 or email Pakuranga.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
Matariki celebration: The story of Matariki
Monday, July 3, 2pm-4pm. Join Matua Calvin to learn about the story and the meaning of the nine whētu (stars) of Matariki. Tell your story by creating your own kōwhaiwhai pattern and/or making your unique woven whētu to take home or leave behind for the community to enjoy. Suitable for all ages. Phone 377 0209 or email pakuranga.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
Matariki celebration: Whakairo & waka making
Monday, July 10, 2pm-4pm. See a real-life demonstration of whakairo (carving) by Matua Calvin, followed by an opportunity to make your own waka (canoe) to take home or leave as taonga (treasure) for the community. Suitable for ages 8+. Parental guidance recommended. Limited numbers; waka available on a first-come, first served basis. Phone 377 0209 or email pakuranga.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
Matariki celebration: Closing & kai
Thursday, July 13, 2pm-4pm. Join us and Matua Calvin at the library for the closing of this year’s Matariki celebration followed by an opportunity to decorate a star kai for your puku or to take home and share with your whānau. Suitable for ages 5+. Parental guidance recommended. Limited numbers; kai available on a first-come, first served basis. Phone 377 0209 or email pakuranga.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
Pakuranga Choral Concert
You missed our last concert? Ah well, here’s a date for your diary so you don’t miss out next time, Sunday, August 21, 2.30pm at All Saints in Howick. More details later pakchoralsociety.wordpress.com.
U3A Pakuranga
Learn Laugh Live. The next meeting of the U3A Pakuranga is on Monday, July 3, at St Andrew’s Church Centre, Vincent Street, Howick at 1.45pm. Visitors welcome and entry is free. For further information, phone Robert 021 1490 069.
Garage sale
The next Barn Sale at Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Rd, will be on Saturday, July 1, beginning at 8am. On special this month we have lingerie and nightwear, 50c each, children’s clothes for $2 a bag (provided) and lots of toys with none over $2. Come and get yourself a bargain!
Pigeon Mountain Garden Club
Next meeting Monday, July 3 at 7.30pm, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, corner Ridge Rd and Vincent St, Howick. Wendy Mike talking about Hokkaido island of Japan with emphasis on gardens and scenery. Trading table, raffle and supper with a friendly bunch of folk. For more information, phone Lynda 021 398 200.
Luna Xu [above] and Luna Lu [below] will face each other at the Poppies Chess Challenge in Howick on July 8.Howick Village Association is hosting a live chess match at Poppies Books in Howick.
This year’s Poppies Chess Challenge features a battle of the Lunas – Luna Xu, 9, versus Luna Lu, 9. Both were gold medal winners at the recent Oceania Youth Chess Championships. Xu and another local chess star, Olivia Li, both finished first equal in the recent Auckland Schoolgirls tournament, under 10 section. There were 174 girls playing overall.
Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown will be at the Poppies Chess Challenge for the 10.30am start on Saturday, July 8 to say a few words and open the match.
National Arbiter Tony Booth of Howick will officiate on the day.
A group of young people was apprehended by police after allegedly trying to steal items from a store at Botany Town Centre. Times file photo Wayne Martin
A security guard was struck by a thief who was part of a group that’s suspected of trying to steal items from an east Auckland shopping centre.
Police say the group allegedly tried to steal clothing from a retailer in Botany on June 26, but was quickly apprehended.
The incident at a clothing retailer was reported just after 5pm, where the group attempted to take clothing from the store at Botany Town Centre.
Counties Manukau East Police prevention manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says security staff disturbed the group, who dropped what they’d picked up.
“One of the group has hit one of the security staff before they all fled on foot,” he says.
The security guard did not suffer serious injuries and police were immediately contacted.
“Our staff soon located where the group had gone and caught up with them on Te Irirangi Drive,” Cook says.
“After some good footwork, the group were soon in police custody.”
The group of three females and two males were aged between 12 and 17.
“Police are considering appropriate enforcement action in this case,” Cook says.
“We’re continuing to take offending against retail businesses in our community seriously, identifying offenders and holding them to account.
“We are continuing to work alongside our partners to reduce harm on our town centres and retailers.”
Macleans College student Danielle Asiata is one of 12 swimmers that will compete for team NZ at the 2023 Youth Commonwealth Games. Photo Supplied / Dave Lintott Photography.
A Macleans College student and member of the Howick Pakuranga Swim Club (HPK) has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Youth Commonwealth Games.
Sixteen-year-old Danielle Asiata is one of 12 swimmers selected to race for team New Zealand at the Games in Trinidad and Tobago.
It will be the first time Asiata has represented New Zealand and she says she is very grateful to be able to experience what the Games will be like.
“This opportunity is incredible. Being able to race some of the top girls from countries like Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom will be an awesome experience,” she says.
Asiata’s qualification for the Youth Commonwealth Games comes on the back of her results at the National Age Group Swimming Championships in April this year.
She took gold in the 200m and 400m individual medleys, silver in the 100m Backstroke and 200m butterfly and bronze in the 50m and 200m Freestyle events.
The Macleans College year 12 student started learning to swim at six months old and progressed through the Swimgym programme as she got older.
She joined her current club (HPK swim club) at age 7 because she wished to pursue swimming at a higher level.
Now as she prepares to represent New Zealand on the world stage, Asiata says her former coach Rachel Palmer and current coach Jana Wilkitzki have had the most influence on her short, yet successful swimming career.
Danielle Asiata (left) with fellow Howick Pakuranga Swimming Club team-mates Mae-Ying Reynolds (centre) and Olivia Bates (right) in 2021.
“They are always supportive and push me very hard in training,” she says.
Wilkitzki, who has been Asiata’s coach for almost three years, says Asiata’s selection for the Youth Commonwealth Games is a result of her incredible commitment and training efforts.
“Dani is very talented young swimmer and, after the eras of Corey Main, Daniel Hunter and Tyron Henry, it’s great to have a female swimmer representing HPK at an international level,” Wilkitzki says.
“I really believe this is just the beginning of Danielle’s successful journey in swimming.”
In the build-up to her Youth Commonwealth Games campaign, Asiata says her training is business as usual with nine pool sessions with Wilkitzki a week as well as three gym sessions a week with her strength coach Steve Buckley (ForceXVelocity).
“However, as there is no 50m pool in east Auckland. I have been travelling to the North Shore two mornings a week to get some 50m pool training in,” she says.
Asiata has also recently been selected as one of 32 swimmers for the New Zealand Tri-Series squad to compete against Australia in September.
“I would like to thank all my family and friends who have helped support me/are supporting me to get to the 2023 Youth Commonwealth Games, as well as the support of SwimGym, HPK and ForceXVelocity,” says Asiata.
“Most importantly my Mum and Dad who continuously show their support for me and I am extremely grateful for them.”
The Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games runs from August 4-11 in Trinidad and Tobago, with more than 1000 athletes aged between 14 and 18 set to compete across seven sports.
An artist’s rendition of how The Oaken Residences in Howick will look upon completion. Image supplied
The first stage of the property development planned for the site of the former Howick Police station is expected to be completed by October next year.
The site at 34 Moore Street is among the numerous formerly Auckland Council-owned properties sold in an effort to raise money from “asset recycling”.
Its sales process was managed by council agency Eke Panuku Development Auckland.
The land contains the empty building that served as the Counties Manukau East Police headquarters before construction of the current police HQ in Ormiston Road, Flat Bush.
Prior to being used by police the building was the Howick Borough Council Chambers.
The small portable building used as the Howick Police station, accessed from Fencible Drive, was removed from the site in early 2022.
Auckland-based residential developers D3 Development has purchased the land and plans to build 31 two- and three-bedroom townhouses on it.
The development is named The Oaken Residences.
A large timber wall featuring a rendition of how the completed project will look was recently erected at the site.
Construction will start in September this year with a target completion date for stage one of October 2024.
D3 director Scott Illingworth says it will enhance the community while providing high-quality houses at an affordable price point.
“The Oaken Residences support the Howick village vision for an attractive, lively and walkable village that celebrates its history and provides a strong sense of identity and community.
“Our townhouses are architecturally designed to reflect the aesthetics of Howick using form, scale, and quality materials that complement the historical village and will stand the test of time.”
Illingworth says D3 is working closely with Eke Panuku to ensure the development meets the essential design outcomes stipulated as part of the sales agreement, including those related to the Howick Village Centre Plan, parking and access, density, sustainability, and design.
He says D3 is passionate about delivering sustainable brand-new homes that make everyday living stress-free.
“The Oaken Residences will be highly liveable, well connected to public transport links and local amenities, have excellent energy efficiency, and the option for bike parking and composting.
“We believe they will be an asset to the Howick community.”
Illingworth previously told the Times the company’s plans require the removal of the existing dilapidated and unsafe building, which was “no longer weather-tight, but is earthquake prone and constructed from hazardous materials”.
“We’re looking forward to delivering a quality residential project for the Howick village,” he says.
Harcourts Howick and Pakuranga is marketing the properties for sale and according to its website they’re priced from $1,250,000.
“Oaken Residences is a place to call home for all stages and ages, offering relaxed village living within a family-friendly neighbourhood and a wonderful community vibe,” the advert states.
“Genuinely a minute’s walk from the middle of Howick village, alive with its popular cafés, restaurants, boutique shopping, Monterey Cinema, the famous Saturday morning markets, public transport, supermarket, medical centres, pharmacies, parks, bowling club, [and] tennis club.”
D3 Development is a privately-owned New Zealand company that has experience completing projects in Auckland and Tauranga.
The Rainbow Ringers of Howick raised $650 for the Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand Charitable Trust.
June has been set aside as a special month for fund raising for Motor Neurone Disease.
Suggestions for help to raise these funds were for an ice bucket challenge or cuppa tea for MND.
Rainbow Ringers of Howick had a fundraising afternoon tea, after their normal weekly practice on June 6 hosted by Barbara Gauld, one of the musical directors, whose daughter was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year.
Barbara was delighted with the ready agreement by their small group of bell ringers to support the event and even more delighted with their generous contribution for what turned out to be not only a tasty afternoon tea but with the bonus of a happy social event for the group as well.
The result was a $650 donation for The Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand Charitable Trust to be used for research and support for MND sufferers.
Motor Neurone Disease can be very aggressive and at this stage there is no cure. The median survival time is 18 months. At this stage, Barbara told the group, Natalie, her daughter who works domestically and internationally as a research pharmacist, is still working, albeit reduced hours and is feeling lucky her condition is slow progressing.
Rainbow Ringers have recently performed in four local concerts and have been active in the community for almost 40 years.
The ringers meet to practice weekly on Mondays for two hours and welcome enquiries about becoming a ringer or for those wishing to arrange a concert. Contact Ann at 021 434758 or annday06@gmail.com or Brenda at 022 0920044, bclaridge@orcon.net.nz.
Pakuranga’s U21 rugby side are eyeing up an unbeaten season. Times Photo / Wayne Martin
The Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s (PURC) U21 men’s side took over Bell Park on the weekend to continue their unbeaten run of 10 games now.
With only two games left before playoffs, the PURC U21s have cemented themselves in first place and are likely to finish the regular season unbeaten as they face East Tamaki and Waitemata.
The PURC Women’s 10s (Belles) had a tough weekend, going down to a strong University side.
Meanwhile, the club’s premier men are making a late run for a top-four spot. They are in fifth place, four points behind Grammar TEC in fourth. They must record wins against Papatoetoe and Ponsonby in their final two games if they want to compete for the Gallagher Shield.
PURC Weekend Results 24-06-23
PURC Premier Men vs Waitemata
HT: PURC 13 – Waitemata 10
FT: PURC 27 – Waitemata 17
Other Premier Men Results:
Suburbs 0 – Manukau Rovers 0 (Game Cancelled due to medical event)
Grammar TEC 25 – University 30
Waitakere City 0 – Papatoetoe 69
Marist 21 – Ponsonby 33
Eden 23 – College Rifles 32
Auckland Club Rugby Premier Men Standings
PLACE
TEAM
PLAYED
WON
DRAWN
LOST
POINTS
+ / –
1
MANUKAU ROVERS
10
9
1
0
46
+ 402
2
PONSONBY
10
9
0
1
44
+ 121
3
UNIVERSITY
10
8
0
2
39
+ 224
4
GRAMMAR TEC
10
7
0
3
38
+ 250
5
PAKURANGA
10
7
0
3
34
+ 230
6
COLLEGE RIFLES
10
6
0
4
30
+ 43
7
SUBURBS
10
6
1
3
30
+ 19
8
WAITEMATA
11
4
0
7
26
+ 89
9
PAPATOETOE
10
4
0
6
22
– 71
10
MARIST
10
3
0
7
16
– 128
11
OTAHUHU
10
1
0
9
7
– 312
12
EDEN
10
1
0
9
6
– 245
13
WAITAKERE CITY
11
0
0
11
0
– 622
PURC Women’s 10’s (Belles) vs University
FT: PURC 10 – University 47
PURC Premier Reserve Men vs Waitemata
HT: PURC 3 – Waitemata 5
FT: PURC 8 – Waitemata 29
PURC U21 Men vs Papatoetoe
HT: PURC 5 – Papatoetoe 5
FT: PURC 36 – Papatoetoe 13
PURC U85 Black Panthers vs Ponsonby Pikeys
HT: PURC 20 – Ponsonby 0
FT: PURC 27 – Ponsonby 12
Pakuranga Rugby Fixtures 01/07/23:
PURC Premier Men vs Papatoetoe Premier Men – 2:45pm (Papatoetoe Recreation).
PURC Premier Development Men vs Papatoetoe Premier Development Men – 1pm (Papatoetoe Recreation).
PURC U21 Men vs East Tamaki U21 Men – 1pm (East Tamaki Reserve, Field 1).
PURC Black Panthers U85’s vs College Rifles Bombers U85s – 1pm (Bell Park).
Bucklands Beach AFC are table toppers after a thrilling east Auckland derby win against Beachlands Maraetai.
Last weekend saw a top of the table clash for the Northern Region Football League (NRFL) northern conference and an east Auckland match-up as Beachlands Maraetai AFC travelled to Lloyd Elsmore to take on neighbours Bucklands Beach AFC.
Heading into the game, both sides had excellent seasons under their belt with Beachlands top of the table, two points ahead of Bucklands Beach.
To add more excitement to the derby match was the clash of the two top goals scorers in the league, Bucklands Beach’s Sander Waterland and Beachlands’ Aaron Parry both having each scored eight goals for the season.
The afternoon itself was fine, the pitch – considering the amount of rain recently – was in a good condition.
Bucklands Beach scored first through top scorer and performer Josh Smith, who has played all his football there since the age of six.
The underdogs then doubled their lead in the 15th minute with centre back Ethan Butler scoring his first goal of the season with a header.
Beachlands opened their scoring in the 38th minute with a free kick from Henry Lee, who has made a name for himself over the last few games with some decisive match-winning goals.
On the stroke of half-time Bucklands Beach were awarded a free kick on their side of halfway. Keeper Antony Mira sent the ball into a congested goal box only for the ball to find itself sail into the back of the net – 3-1 to Bucklands Beach at half time.
The back-and-forth match-up continued into the second half with both teams having moments of ascendancy.
It took until extra time for the next score, when Beachlands were awarded a penalty. The side’s top scorer Parry stepped up and buried it in the back of the net for his ninth goal of the season.
Bucklands’ Sander Waterland has scored eight goals for the east Auckland side in only seven games.
The referee played seven minutes of extra time, adding to the tension with Beachlands pushing forward for an equaliser, only for Bucklands Beach to break away and substitute Daniel McCarthy to score. Final score of 4-2 win to Bucklands Beach.
Bucklands Beach AFC co-coach Neil Finnigan said after the match it was a very pleasing performance from the boys against a strong Beachlands side. “The game could have gone either way but very happy with the three points,” he says.
The win puts the Barfoot & Thompson Kitty Long Bucklands Beach team in first place in the Northern League at the halfway point in the season.
Bucklands Beach AFC co-coach Warwick McCarthy says so far, it has been a very strong league and any team could win it.
“We just have to focus on each game and team as they come if we want to get promoted to the first division. We are very fortunate to have a strong reserve team and this is helping to keep the first team squad playing with confidence and covers for any injuries,” he says.
The two teams will meet again on August 26 in the final match of the season at Te Puru Park which promises to be another excellent showcase of east Auckland football.
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says a Government he leads will introduce tougher sentences for crime. File photo supplied
The National Party will introduce tougher sentences for crime and provide more support for victims if elected to Government at this year’s general election on October 14.
Party leader and Botany MP Christopher Luxon made the policy announcement at National’s annual conference in Wellington on June 25.
He says Kiwis are fed up with brazen offending and a Government he leads will send criminals a strong message through a raft of changes, including tougher sentences.
“In just five years, violent crime has increased by 33 per cent, retail crime has doubled, and gangs are growing faster than police.
“A National Government will ensure the justice system holds offenders accountable through sentences that better reflect the seriousness of a crime, denounce criminal behaviour and show the public that justice is being done.
“We’ll also give more support to victims, put more focus on prisoners’ rehabilitation and drop the prisoner reduction target.”
National’s ‘Real Consequences for Crime’ policy includes stronger sentences for convicted criminals by imposing a new 40 per cent limit on the amount by which a judge can reduce a sentence, restoring the ‘Three Strikes’ law, making gang membership an aggravating factor in sentencing, and removing taxpayer funding for cultural reports.
It will provide more support for the victims of crime, redirecting about $20 million over four years from cultural reports into supporting victims.
That will provide a 29 per cent boost to funding that helps victims access services like counselling or transport to attend court.
And National will provide proper rehabilitation for remand prisoners by allowing them to access programmes that currently are available only to sentenced prisoners.
“Victims and the public risk losing faith in the justice system when criminals receive such hefty discounts to their sentences that they don’t reflect the harm caused,” Luxon says.
“Putting a maximum limit on sentence reductions strikes the right balance between denouncing criminal behaviour and allowing judges’ discretion.
“Restoring ‘Three Strikes’ means offenders who have been twice previously convicted and warned for a serious offence, but are convicted a third time, will face the maximum penalty, without the possibility of parole.
“We will bring it back with clearer guidance on where judges can make exceptions and where they can’t.
“The Sentencing Act allows offenders to request someone they know to speak to the court about the offender’s background.
“Labour has used this provision to pour substantial sums of taxpayer money into written ‘cultural reports’ in an effort to achieve lighter sentences.
“This has led to a thriving cottage industry. National will retain the right of an offender to ask the court to hear from a person known to them but will end taxpayer-funded written reports.”
Farm Cove Intermediate teams took out all three top placings in the intermediate division.
There is a war taking place across the motu – a war against the moth plant, one that takes over and frequently out-competes and replaces native plants, smothering and strangling whatever it climbs on.
Howick Local Board has risen to the occasion to help improve biodiversity and protect the native environment for future generations.
“Time and time again, locals tell us that protecting and restoring the natural environment is a priority,” says local board chair Damian Light.
“We’re fortunate to have an amazing community that wants to be involved and it’s our pleasure to be able to support them.”
The competition, held earlier this month, had four categories – preschool, primary, intermediate, and secondary – where students were tasked to collect as many moth pods as possible to win prizes.
“We’re immensely proud of the mahi that our local tamariki and rangatahi are doing to tackle pest plants,” says Light.
“And we’re not the only ones – last year the Ministry for Primary Industries acknowledged the incredible achievements of this competition with the national Kura (School) Award in the 2022 Biosecurity Awards.”
Ninety-one teams signed up for the competition and it was wonderful to see 57 of them compete for the first time.
“We’re thrilled to see the return of many schools and groups, as well as many more new participants. By working together, we can do so much more to tackle these invasive species and every year we’re blown away by the incredible success of this competition,” says Light.
In total, there were 397 participants, including students, teachers and parents, this year.
Cate Jessep, Sustainable Schools Advisor for Pest Free Auckland says, “It is incredible to see so many people take part in the moth plant competition, minimising waste raising awareness across Tāmaki Makaurau and Aotearoa, and the huge positive difference they have made to Papatūānuku.”
The total figures from the Howick Moth Pod Plant Competition 2023:
133,507 pods & small vines collected (up from 89,738 in 2022)
700 seeds per pod (average estimate) – 93,454,900 seeds that will not germinate
28 schools minimising waste this year
Howick schools have saved 3,195.65kg CO2e [carbon dioxide emissions] through their waste minimisation actions according to the data collected up to now.
A combined total of $5150 was paid out to the following winners:
ECE
1st: Team Mission Heights KINZ + most small vines pulled (6750 pods)
2nd: J Squad Pakuranga Kindergarten (2618 pods)
3rd: Team Cascades Kindergarten (2083 pods)
Spot prize: New Shoots Great photos
Thickest vine: Point View – 10 cms
Most seedlings: Pakuranga Heights
Overall best: Farm Cove Intermediate
PRIMARY
1ST: Pakuranga Heights School Pod Squad (20,774 pods)
2nd: Evergreen Enviroteam Macleans Primary School (15,138 pods)
3rd: PVS Environment Hero Point View School (12,363 pods)
2nd: Podders of Doom (POD) Farm Cove Intermediate (6962 pods)
3rd: The Daleks Farm Cove Intermediate (1404 pods)
4th: Howick Intermediate
SECONDARY
1st: 3 Blind Mice Botany Down Secondary College (5249 pods)
2nd: Mozilla 2.0 Botany Down Secondary College (1064 pods)
3rd: Howick College (890 pods)
When removing this weed from your backyard, remember to wear protective gloves and remove it from the roots along with any pods and vines. Put them in a secure plastic bag and send them to the landfill via your regular council rubbish bins or through a community weed bin in your area.
“Thank you very moth to all 91 teams, students, teachers, and parents who took part in this event,” says Light.
“Special commendations to Howick Primary and Cockle Bay as they had huge numbers of pods.”
Shoppers and visitors are greeted with smiles at Classy Crafts Indoor Market.
Every fourth Saturday of the month, between 9am and 1pm, a steady stream of regular locals and visitors seek out the warm vibe of Classy Crafts Indoor Market at the Picton Centre, Picton Street, Howick, opposite Basalt.
Colourful bunting, cheerful smiling crafters and a village atmosphere make this an ideal place to meet up with friends and family and find some unique treasures.
Shop local, support local, visit Classy Crafts Indoor Market.
Hayden Corbett sees an important role for marketing in supporting the red meat sector to achieve sustainability goals.
“I’m very interested in the ecological side of marketing,” says Corbett.
The 2023 MIA Scholar is in his first year at Otago University studying for a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in marketing with a minor in business analytics.
“The red meat sector is very interesting in that space because it is such a major industry, contributing significantly to New Zealand’s GDP but also facing challenges around issues like emissions.
“Marketing can do a lot to support changes needed, such as sustainable packaging and how the product are delivered to people.
“Also, how it is marketed can demonstrate how companies are making real changes. I aspire to do a fourth year post graduate degree and study digital marketing as I think that will be very valuable for my future career.”
Corbett topped his business leadership class at Howick College and his teacher suggested he apply for the scholarship.
The MIA provides an award of $5000 a year for each year of study for its undergraduate scholars and $10000 a year for each year of study for post-graduates.
Corbett is hoping to find part time work in the red meat sector in Dunedin.
“I have been applying to businesses there. The scholarship will be a huge help as, while I will be working, it will help with my fees and enable me to have more time to focus on my degree.
“I’m also looking forward to the mentoring side and hope that it will help me to connect with people within the industry who I can learn from and who can help me with any difficult concepts I might be struggling with in my studies.”
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says food price inflation has been above 12 per cent for four months in a row. Times file photo Wayne Martin
By Christopher Luxon, Leader of the Opposition and MP for Botany
Last week’s news that New Zealand is now in a recession will be extremely concerning for families up and down the country.
This Labour Government has mismanaged the economy on a scale we’ve never seen before.
Food price inflation has been above 12 per cent for four months in a row now and with no end in sight for rising rents and mortgages rates, the next few months are going to continue to be very tough for many Kiwis.
New Zealand faces a toxic combination of high inflation, high interest rates and a shrinking economy. There’s nowhere to hide and everyone’s feeling it.
It’s time to say no to Labour, yes to National’s strong economic management and to take the country in a different direction.
It’s time to dump policies that have been anti-growth, anti-business and that have led New Zealand to where it is today.
While Labour continues to make excuses, the data does not lie.
New Zealand is now in worse shape than many of the countries we compare ourselves with, including Australia, Canada and the US, all of which have faced similar global challenges but are continuing to grow.
The simple fact is that Labour has mismanaged the economy and New Zealanders are paying the price.
Half of us are worrying about money and 20,000 people are behind in their mortgage payments.
Going to the supermarket has become an act of courage for manyand some families are cutting their kids’ swimming and sports lessons in order to afford the increase in their mortgage interest rates.
It doesn’t have to be like this.
Labour’s decision to spray the money hose with wild abandon and too little care for results, and to ignore the pleas of productive businesses laid low by a rolling maul of red tape, have made our predicament much worse than it need have been.
Now is the time to return to disciplined economic management, and a National government that backs the workers and businesses New Zealand needs to help grow our economy out of its current mess.
National will focus on strengthening New Zealand’s economy to address the cost of living, raise incomes, deliver better results for government spending, provide tax relief and drive the skills, technology and infrastructure needed to support future growth.
‘Upcycled Bride’ designed and modelled by Cybele Stone, Somerville Intermediate took first place in the Primary and Intermediate category at the annual Eye on Nature Wearable Arts competition last night.
Somerville Intermediate and Pukekohe High School have scored the top prizes at the annual Eye on Nature Wearable Arts competition.
Auckland school students wowed the sold-out crowd at the Due Drop Events Centre on Thursday night with a breath-taking show of eco-friendly wearable art. The youngsters were challenged to design their garments around the theme ‘Waste’.
Sisters Kyra and Raquel Sheldon from Pukekohe High School won first place in the secondary category with their entry, ‘Patched Angel’, captivating the judges with amazing craftsmanship and an undeniable wow factor.
Featuring patchwork made from GIB tape, white plastic from CD cases on the vest, shiny black weed mat for the wings and skirt, and leg warmers crafted from sleeves of an old jacket, the outfit also incorporates a recycled pleather coat from an op shop. Designed by Raquel and modelled by Kyra, the sisters made every stitch using leftover yarn from another dress to showcase the garment’s sustainable and innovative design.
Sisters Kyra and Raquel Sheldon from Pukekohe High School won first place in the secondary category with their entry, ‘Patched Angel’,
Somerville Intermediate student Cybele Stone took first place in the Primary and Intermediate category with her entry, ‘Upcycled Bride’. Cybele incorporated upcycled clothing fabric and bread bags to symbolize the transformation and new beginnings associated with a bride. She said the design highlights the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling materials to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
The judges were impressed with the beautiful silhouette achieved through an innovative use of materials, as well as Cybele’s craftsmanship and creative expression of the ‘waste’ theme.
Hosted by the Beautification Trust, the annual competition invites primary and secondary school students from across Auckland to design and construct eco-friendly wearable art, vying for a prize pool of $3500 for their schools.
‘Integrated’ modelled by Amelia Bellamy, designed by Harnain Dhaliwal & Amelia Bellamy, Howick College was second in the secondary school competition.
This year’s theme challenged students to creatively address the urgent issue of waste and its impact on the environment. Through their artistic creations, the students conveyed powerful statements about over-consumption, fast fashion and pollution.
“The fashion industry has a significant impact on the environment, and Eye on Nature Wearable Arts provides a creative platform for our young people to reimagine sustainable fashion,” said Sterling Ruwhiu, community programmes manager of the Beautification Trust.
According to the UN Environment Programme, the equivalent of one rubbish truck of textiles is burned or landfilled every second. If nothing changes, by 2050 the fashion industry will use up a quarter of the world’s carbon budget.
Second in the primary and intermediate competition was ‘Trashing Waves’ designed and modelled by Keshia Lubbe, Somerville Intermediate
“By transforming waste materials into stunning wearable art, these tamariki and rangatahi are inspiring us all think differently about fashion consumption and get innovative with waste,” said Ruwhiu.
Primary and intermediate school winners
1st place, $1000 prize: ‘Upcycled Bride’ designed and modelled by Cybele Stone, Somerville Intermediate
2nd place, $500 prize: ‘Trashing Waves’ designed and modelled by Keshia Lubbe, Somerville Intermediate
3rd place, $250 prize: ‘Denim Reborn’ designed and modelled by Zoe Mckenzie, Somerville Intermediate
Merit, $100 prize: ‘Aroha ki a Papatūānuku’ modelled by Sienna Kelburn-Griggs, designed by Alexandra Stuart-Burton & Sienna Kelburn-Griggs, Glenbrook School
Third in the primary and intermediate competition was ‘Denim Reborn’ designed and modelled by Zoe Mckenzie, Somerville Intermediate.
Secondary school winners
1st place, $1000 prize: ‘Patched Angel’ modelled by Kyra Sheldon, designed by Raquel Sheldon, Pukekohe High School
2nd place, $500 prize: ‘Integrated’ modelled by Amelia Bellamy, designed by Harnain Dhaliwal & Amelia Bellamy, Howick College
3rd place, $250 prize: ‘Foiled Again’ modelled by Maia Reid, designed by Amelia Feldon, Ciara Yin and Maia Reid, Howick College
Merit, $100 prize: ‘City Street’ modelled by Lily Ma, designed by Erin, Lily, Mia, Luca, Mineke, Charli, Ziane, Amelia & Alicia, Rangitoto College
Third in the secondary school competition was ‘Foiled Again’ modelled by Maia Reid, designed by Amelia Feldon, Ciara Yin and Maia Reid, Howick College.
