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Papakura Courier
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 YOUR PLACE, YOUR PAPER
Papakura! Look out for your
new red top rubbish bin this April
Find out more at
makethemostofwaste.co.nz/3binsPapakura! Look out for your new red top rubbish bin. Papakura, as an Auckland Council customer you’ll be getting your new red top rubbish bin in April, if it hasn’t arrived already. Keep it handy and keep using rubbish bags until the collection service switches over to bins from 21 May. Bins keep our streets cleaner and safer for everyone. And they could keep extra money in your pocket. Your new rubbish collection starts 21 May 2018 You will soon be able to use the new pay-as-you throw, bin and tag rubbish collection service. No long-term contracts or recurring direct debits. You can save money by having less waste collected, less often. Here’s how it works 1. Buy a tag from your supermarket checkout. 2. When your rubbish bin is full, take your bin to the kerbside by 7am on your usual collection day and attach the tag to the left hand bin handle so our collectors can see them. 3. Our trucks will collect rubbish bins with a tag on that day. WE’RE WORKING TOWARDS A ZERO WASTE FUTURE The 3 bin system is a signiicant step towards achieving a future of zero waste. By placing food scraps in your new food waste bin weekly, recycling every fortnight and putting your new rubbish bin out only when it’s full (with a pre-paid tag) we’ll reduce the amount of waste going to landill. For more information visit makethemostofwaste.co.nz
Local board's New street
spending plans named after
for year P5 Jonah P7
Papakura Courier
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 YOUR PLACE, YOUR PAPER
One of New Zealand’s favourite children’s TV programmes What Now is broadcasting live from Pulman Arena and Park in Takanini, on Easter Sunday morning, April 1, from 8am. SUPPLIED
What Now’s heading south
LIU CHEN Easter Sunday, April 1. on the road and deepen its engage- Auckland suburbs offers a great helping us do just that.
There will be games, cultural ment with the audience from com- snapshot on the rich diversity of ‘‘Let’s show that out south we
On Sunday mornings, young ones performances, martial arts munities to create more shareable NZ life,’’ Williams says. really know how to be creative,
tune into What Now. It’s been that demonstrations, prizes and lots of content, and is looking forward to Pulman Arena and Park gen- have fun and enjoy the many
way for almost four decades, pro- gunge and foam, and people are broadcasting in the area. eral manager Noeline Hodgins challenges we are sure that What
viding many with fond childhood welcome to watch how live TV is ‘‘I really encourage the good says it’s wonderful it has been Now will provide.’’
memories. made. people of Takanini to round up chosen to host the live telecast The tour started in February
After 37 years of being a studio- Children might get a chance to the family and come be a part of and it will be fantastic for the in Mt Wellington, and will cover
based television show, it’s now be on TV, and meet presenters What Now history,’’ Williams community to be part of the show. 40 towns in 40 weeks. The Naval
moving its entertaining crew and Chris, Ronnie and Erin for says. ‘‘There will be very few people Base sports field at Devonport is
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Auckland. Ioane of the Northern Stars is also the people and the unique culture consistent part of their lives,’’ ❚ What Now broadcasts live from
Pulman Arena and Park in joining in. of a different area, with every epi- Hodgins says. the community on Sundays,
Takanini, South Auckland, is the Co-producer of What Now, sode featuring a community good ‘‘The Papakura district is a 8-10am on TVNZ 2, and all shows
next destination, with the two Morgan Williams, says the team sort, called a Boomin’ Human. wonderful place to celebrate fam- are available on TVNZ On
hours of fun starting from 8am on felt it’s important to take the show ‘‘The population of many ilies and kids and What Now is Demand.
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St Mary’s Catholic School’s annual
FROM
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EDITOR 2. WHAT NOW, NOW
Children’s TV show What Now is on Meet the Team
tour, and Papakura is on its map. TARANNUM SHAIKH
I hope you’ve picked up on the With it comes the Big Top and crazy Reporter
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In brief
FINANCIAL EFFICIENCIES
Counties Manukau District Health
Board (CMDHB) is asking its
service users, as well as staff and
stakeholders for feedback to help
improve its services. It hopes to
identify financial saving
opportunities that focus on
quality and efficiency, enabling it
to achieve a sustainable break-
even budget in three years. It’s
part of CMDHB’s Financial Turn
Around Programme launched in
January. The CMDHB delivers
care to more than 550,000
people and says it needs to think
and act differently with
increasing demand, growing
strain on resources and a
financial deficit. People can send
their ideas or suggestions on how
should it save money, improve
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FUNDS FOR CYCLING
The second round of Auckland
Transport’s Community Bike
Fund is open for applications. The
fund can be used for events,
activities, training programmes,
The Papakura Local Board has been publicly consulting on its proposed annual plan budget since the end of February. SUPPLIED and the development of
resources and information for
specific communities to
Identifying $19.9m of priorities
encourage bike riding in
Auckland. AT says the first round
attracted a wide range of
applications, and it has funded
groups wanting to establish bike
libraries, organisations wanting to
IMOGEN NEALE taonga (treasures) and heritage by Newmarket. Centres that are part of the pro- bring cycling to older people, and
buildings. Catchpole says residents have gramme can sell a ‘‘non-strategic groups hosting bike rides for new
Solar panels, safety, identifying ❚ Establishing a heritage trail. given ‘‘strong feedback’’ that asset’’ and use the capital to fund cyclists. The maximum grant
wahi tapu taonga, heritage build- ❚ Extending use of the outside transport, specifically congestion, local regeneration and redevelop- amount per application is $5000.
ings and a park and ride. These pool at Massey Park Pool by is a priority matter. ment. Centres that are not part of Round two applications close on
are some of the priorities for investing in solar panels and a ‘‘We have heard that message the programme, such as Papa- April 5. Visit www.at.govt.nz.
Papakura as proposed by the local cover. loud and clear and when built, the kura, do not get to recycle the
board. According to council documents, new park-and-ride facility will capital. Instead it goes into the NEW 111 SYSTEM
The items were put forward in in 2018/19, council plans on provide for another 300 parking council’s consolidated funds. Improvements to the St John 111
Auckland Council’s recent AK investing $7.6 million in Papa- spaces on top of the 310 spaces Newman says the resolution ambulance call system are now
Have Your Say campaign. From kura to renew and develop assets, currently available.’’ he’s fought for, ‘‘reopens the fully embedded. With the 111
February 28 until 8pm tonight, and $12.3m to maintain and oper- Catchpole says the project has debate and allows the Manurewa Clinical Hub system, St John can
council has sought feedback from ate them, ‘‘as well as prioritise also been prioritised by Auckland and Papakura Local Boards to assess whether a caller needs an
Aucklanders on its 10-year budget other local initiatives you have Transport in its 10-year budget. commence negotiation with ambulance urgently. If yes, the
and draft Auckland Plan 2050. told us are important’’. ‘‘However, there is currently a Panuku and bring this back to the charity will send one as soon as
For Papakura this is: The money is allocated depen- $2.5m funding gap.’’ table’’. possible; if an urgent ambulance
❚ Advocating for the Governing dent on a number of factors His comments come as It’s understood local assets that response is not required, St John
Body to fund a budget shortfall for including population, geographic Manurewa-Papakura councillor could be up for sale include the registered nurses and
a new park and ride at Papakura area and proposed projects. Daniel Newman has successfully Papakura Village Green which paramedics will determine the
station. Local board chairman Brent campaigned to have a resolution encompasses a popular play- best treatment for the patient. By
❚ Working with the Papakura Catchpole says building a multi- passed requesting the council’s ground, the Papakura Service triaging and helping assess
Business Association. storey park-and-ride facility near urban regeneration agency, Centre and Centennial Restroom. patients before they arrive at
❚ Police and community groups to the Papakura train station is the Panuku, to ‘‘consider additional Last year a council historic hospitals, St John helps reduce
improve safety perceptions in board’s key advocacy project. centres and areas for inclusion in heritage evaluation found the presentations to emergency
Papakura town centre. ‘‘The Papakura train station is the overall Transform, Unlock Centennial Building, which also departments and ensure hospital
❚ Funding the removal and man- the third busiest station on the and Support Programme, includ- once served as Plunket rooms, staff are providing urgent care to
agement of mangroves. Rapid Transit Network, with ing consideration of Manurewa, had ‘‘considerable local historical those needing it most.
❚ Identifying wahi tapu (sacred) Britomart being the first followed Takanini and Papakura’’. significance’’.
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Papakura food
bins mark start
of zero waste
TARANNUM SHAIKH Gillbanks and her family have
been composting for years and
Papakura is paving the way for says the new system will assist in
the rest of Auckland to work desposing of things like meat,
towards a zero-waste lifestyle. dairy products and onions.
The first stage in the new ‘‘Meat and dairy usually sits in
three-bin system has launched, our freezer and then put in a rub-
with new bins for food waste and bish bag on rubbish day, but we
rubbish adding on to the only put out our rubbish bag once
recyclables bin. a month,’’ she says.
Six-litre food waste caddies ‘‘So that’s taking up space in
and 23-litre food waste bins have our freezer. But by having this
been delivered to Papakura [new system], our meat and stuff
dwellings, and collections of the can go in there and go out every
food waste bins have started. week.
Food waste caddies can be used ‘‘That’s giving us more freezer
to collect food scraps in kitchens space for more food to fit in. It’s
before being emptied into the definitely going to be helpful.’’
larger bins. She says the 120-litre bin due to
It’s all in a bid to encourage arrive soon will be plenty for her-
household waste minimisation self, her husband and two young
and to reduce the health and children.
safety risk associated with the old ‘‘It’s going to be more than
rubbish bag collections. enough. By doing the recycling,
Manurewa-Papakura council- us composting and the soft plas-
lor Daniel Newman says Auck- tics at the supermarket, we put
land Council is focused on its out one rubbish bag every three to
vision of zero-waste to landfill by four weeks,’’ Gillbanks says.
2040. ‘‘By not having the food, the
‘‘I’m committed to ensuring rubbish bin’s not going to start Avid composter Nadia Gillbanks in her flourishing Papakura garden. TARANNUM SHAIKH / STUFF
Papakura households have stinking. So if we go three months
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that vision.’’ not going to matter because it’s straight into the bin. You’re just ‘‘If you’re keen to learn to com- mid-May.
The new system isn’t just help- not going to smell.’’ having to put it into a different post there are things out there ❚ For more information on the
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Rugby legend
memorialised
close to home
IMOGEN NEALE AND PJ TAYLOR ‘‘We wanted to keep
The late great All Blacks rugby it low key. ’’
left-winger Jonah Lomu has had a Chris Johnston
street named after him.
The road, Jonah Lomu Drive, the nearby Wesley College as a
was recently blessed at a quiet secondary school student.
ceremony attended by his family Paerata Rise is being devel-
members. oped by Grafton Downs and
The first street to be named in executive director Chris Johnston
a new residential development says a street sign for Jonah Lomu
area in Paerata, it was blessed by Drive is yet to be put up as it is
a Methodist Church minister, still a closed construction site. The late Jonah Lomu’s wife Nadine and sons walk along the new street that will take his name. PHOTOS SUPPLIED
kaumatua and members of ‘‘It’s important in Methodist
Tainui. Church protocols to have a bless- Johnston says ‘‘we wanted to
Jonah Lomu Drive is in the ing,’’ Johnston says. keep it low key. They walked us
Paerata Rise development which ‘‘We’re about to build a boule- down Jonah Lomu Drive to a
will be home to more than 4500 vard of show homes, so the proto- point in the middle of the road.
houses in the future. col is we needed to have a blessing ‘‘The reverend did a blessing, I
Lomu, a father of two, died in of the place where the show did a speech. [Then] we went up to
2015 aged 40 after ongoing compli- homes are about to be built.’’ Wesley College’s dining room and
cations with his kidneys and He says the street sign will be had afternoon tea.’’
suffering from the rare condition unveiled at the opening of the Johnston says it was a very
Nephrotic syndrome. show homes in early December. special occasion and to look up
The Franklin Local Board Lomu’s mother Hepi and and see Lomu’s name on the col-
approved the street name of brother John were at the street lege’s honour’s board ‘‘five
Jonah Lomu Drive in May last opening, along with his wife times’’, and to see he was sports The procession
year. It’s one of 14 roads to be Nadine, his two children, and dux three years in a row. included Jonah’s
created for stages one to three in Nadine’s parents, Johnston says, ‘‘I think he was in the First XV brother John and
the Wesley Town Special Housing adding the family ‘‘gave us as a fourth former.’’ mother, Hepi
Lomu.
Area. approval’’ to have his name Lomu played 63 tests for New
Lomu attended and boarded at adorning Jonah Lomu Drive. Zealand, scoring 37 tries.8 PAPAKURA COURIER, MARCH 28, 2018 neighbourly.co.nz
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‘‘Questions have to be asked about ‘‘We all want the airport to be successful.
we massive projects with implications on you This, however, is a vain and grandiose
say people's health and well-being.’’ say project with no merit." ’’
Julian Goodchild
THERE’S A PRICE TO BE PAID as in the summer they won’t be all flights into Auckland.
FOR A SECOND AIRPORT able to have their windows and What it already has with the ONLINE CHATTER
RUNWAY doors open. previous decision doubles its The page 5 story on March 14
I want to draw attention to the The airport company seems capacity and is a lot less invasive in the Papakura Courier about
proposal for a second runway at unconcerned about this. and detrimental to the the closure of the famous El
Auckland Airport. Emissions over densely environment and people’s health. Paso Takeaway and Dairy in
I worked for NAC and then for populated areas have not even This preposterous new Karaka had a large response
Air New Zealand for 32 years and been factored in. proposal is a regurgitated old one from readers, including Selina
held a senior position there. The relevant point to this from every angle. Hira, who wrote: ‘‘We used to
When the proposal for a second whole debate, as it was The cost of this proposed new stop there for flounder and
runway came up about 17 years previously, is the capacity of this runway is astronomical, and the chips... yummy! The burgers and
ago, I was spokesman for a group present airport runway to do its cost of this will be passed onto chips were pretty good too.
called RAAN (Residents Against job into the future. airlines with increased landing Thanks for the memories and
Aircraft Noise). We all want the airport to be charges. beautiful kai. Certainly will be
This new and recent proposal successful. This, however, is a They will, of course, put their missed.’’
is what the airport company vain and grandiose project with fares up to cover it.
wanted then and failed to achieve. no merit. That makes us less competitive
The cost of providing this Gatwick Airport near London, and attractive as a destination.
runway is astronomical. in England, has only one runway Does Auckland Airport need a Nothing the airport company
No consideration has been but, significantly, over double the second long runway? JASON DORDAY wants to do adds up.
given to the health of those in or annual passenger traffic of It will try and justify the HAVE YOUR SAY
near the flight paths, especially in Auckland. of planes will come in anyway. unjustifiable for sure. The editor reserves the
the South Auckland region. Auckland’s growth figures The airport company already If it has money to throw right to abridge or
This route goes over the don’t even reach those of Gatwick has the right to a smaller shorter around, how about investing in a withhold any
Omana Road side of Papatoetoe, by 2044. runway. train to the airport and a second correspondence without
Otara, and into the burgeoning The Auckland figures are When the decision was made 17 lane from the east, including a explanation. Letters should be no
suburb of Flat Bush and areas highly speculative as I believe years ago it wasn’t what it bridge. longer than 250 words. Letters may
around. travel experts say there is going to wanted, but it was explained to it There is a lot that can be done be referred to others for right of
Residents will experience be a considerable slowing of that the second shorter runway if Auckland Airport goes ahead reply before publication. Email
extreme noise and pollution. growth. would take all the domestic with the decision made 17 years ec@snl.co.nz. Mail: Papakura Courier,
The airport company in its This project will not provide traffic, plus smaller trans-Tasman ago, which it never got around to PO Box 76-400, Manukau 2241.
own briefing papers has said that any extra jobs apart from in flights. implementing.
people should put in heat pumps, construction, as the same number This accounts for over half of ❚ Julian Goodchild
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7.30pm. You don’t need to be a visit: http://nbly.nz/pkc. Fill out the
member to play, get a group Device Help Hour: Meets at
Pakuranga Library from 11am-noon. short online form with the details of
together and give it a go. Phone 09 your event, provide a description
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Karaka Bowling Club: Hosts casual workshop, ask questions, and
email ec@snl.co.nz.
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Saturday at 9.15am. Anyone wishing the most of your device.
to learn more about the game is Music and Movement: Meets
welcome, coaching is free, no THURS APR 5 every Thursday morning at Harvest
obligation to become a member. Mainly Music: For preschoolers Christian Church, 3 Beach Road for a
Casual wear permitted but wear flat- and their caregivers. Interact with fun interactive session of dance,
soled sandshoes. Phone Bob on 09 your children through music,10am story time, and morning tea for
298 0750 or Don on 09 294 8794. at 163 Dominion Rd. $3 per family. preschoolers and caregivers. Starts
Easter Storytime: Join us at Phone 09 297 2040 for details. at 9.30-11am. $2 per child. Everyone
Papakura Library from 10.30 to is welcome. Phone 09 299 9394.
11.15am for The super cool story of
EVENTS, ACTIVITIES Manukau Tramping Club holds a tramp most weekends for those interested in Come, play, stay: Park Estate
Jesus presented by Harvest Mental well-being group: Suffer fitness or just wanting to have a good time exercising. MARION VAN DIJK / STUFF Kindergarten invites parents and
Christian Church and from 11.15 to from loneliness, anxiety, depression children every Wednesday from
noon for the Easter bunny story time or shyness? Join these friendly Andrews Presbyterian Church, 150 CV’s, how to write covering letters, 9-11am at 38 Park Estate Rd. Parents
and paint your own Easter eggs. meetings or visit www.grow.org.nz Great South Rd on the first job searching, interview skills and are invited to come and play with
to find out more. Meets weekly on a Wednesday of the month at 10am knowing today’s career realities. Call their children. Meet the teachers,
SUN APR 1 Monday, 10am, Seventh Day for morning tea and a chat. Guest CAB 09 576 8331 or email experience what we have to offer.
Manukau Tramping Club: Adventist Church, 16 Puhinui Rd, speaker or entertainment. Monthly pakuranga@cab.org.nz to book. Church service: Enjoy mid-week
Manukau Tramping Club holds a Papatoetoe. Phone or text Sandy 021 bus trips to interesting places. New Papakura Salvation Army: Meets service at Crossroads Methodist
tramp most weekends. Visit 049 1360 for more information. members welcome. Call Betty 09 every Wednesday from 10am to Church, 25 Broadway, every
www.manukautrampingclub.co.nz Papakura Garden Club: Meets 299 7224 or email wlevin@xtra.co.nz. midday at 87-91 Clevedon Rd. Make Wednesday 7-8pm, except school
for details of upcoming tramps. For every third Tuesday of each month CAB: Citizens Advice Bureau new friends, enjoy friendly holidays. Those attending can listen
details, phone Geoff 021 456 837. at 1pm at Radio Hall, Wellington Park. Pakuranga hosts a free Careers conversations. Help in vegetable to old hymns and music, attend a
Visitors are welcome. Phone Pauline Clinic weekly on a Friday. Our garden, tea and light snack provided. bible reading, pray, take part in
MON APR 2 09 296 2562 for more details. employment consultant gives career No cover charge. Everyone is voluntary communion, and have
Manurewa-Takanini Rotary Club: 60s Up South Auckland: Social guidance, counselling and advice. welcome. Phone 09 299 6791 for time to individually think about their
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Family and friends are welcome. Papakura Plunket playgroup:
Masonic Lodge. Come along to a friendly warm
EVENTS, ACTIVITIES Embroiderers: Counties environment with your children
Disabled support: Disability Embroiderers Guild meets on the aged 0-5yrs. Activities, snacks and
support group meets at Clendon first Thursday of each month fun provided. Tuesday to Friday
Recreation Centre in Weymouth. 9.30am-12.30pm and third Tuesday 9.30-1.30 school terms. At the Red
Helping disabled to reach goals in 7.15- 9.15pm at Old Central School, Hill Community Centre, 163
the community and independence. corner Great South Rd and Wood St. Dominion Rd Papakura.
Phone Kyle 09 268 7489. Also meets second Thursday Papakura Art Group: Meets every
Korowai weaving classes: Meets 9.30am-12.30pm and third Thursday Wednesday from midday to 3.15pm
at Papakura Marae, Hunua Rd. Every 9am-1pm, Stitch-in at St Andrews for lunch and then art at Old Central
Monday from 9am to 2pm, $5 entry. Church, Pukekohe. Phone Judy 09 School Hall, 57 Wood St. New
Bring your own lunch. Expert tutors 263 7355 for more information. members welcome. Phone Moira 09
are Christine Smith and Ida White. Games Night: At Papakura Library, 298 0380 to find out more details.
Phone Jill 09 298 3798 for details. first Friday of the month 4-7pm. The Crossroads Church
Library Service: Papakura Library Bring family and friends along to Friendship Lounge: Is open
provides a Book a Librarian service. play a range of board games. Use Wednesday to Friday, 10am-1.30pm
Get help from library staff for up to our selection or bring along a at 25 Broadway, Papakura.
60 minutes on anything from favourite game to play. Phone 09 Devonshire teas, muffins etc at
computer help, downloading 978 2665 for further inquiries. reasonable prices. Children’s play
E-books, Māori research, Alfriston Country Market: Is on area for preschoolers. All welcome.
genealogical resources and much Everyone is welcome at Korowai weaving classes at Papakura Marae on the first Saturday of the month, 9am- Seniors of Papakura: Weekly get-
more. Phone 09 978 2665. Mondays with Ida White and Christine Smith. SUPPLIED noon, Alfriston Hall, corner of Mill together on Mondays, with mix and
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movement and finger rhymes for Colour Your World: At Papakura Communicare friendship centre knitting and refreshments. bring a friend. Papakura Senior
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years.Tuesdays at 10am (term time every Monday 11am-noon. No cover their folk do. Anyone who has wool Hospice South Auckland and Postie Plus). Good access parking.
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Communities farewell mighty Mac
ALAN APTED "He was totally
New Zealand and Counties Manu- dedicated to the
kau rugby royalty and Kiwi mili-
tary veterans said goodbye to
team and they loved
Warwick Lee ‘‘Mac’’ McCallion in his dedication. They
Papakura last Wednesday.
More than 400 people packed
loved the man."- Sir
the Papakura RSA clubrooms to Graham Henry
farewell their rugby teammate,
coach, fellow soldier and friend spoke included Talaimanu, Brain,
who died on March 14 after a long Coe and Henry.
battle with cancer. ‘‘I respect the hell out of this
The solemn three-hour service man,’’ Henry said.
was presided over by McCallion’s ‘‘He was a very black and
friend, fellow Vietnam War vet- white guy - there was total clarity.
eran and army chaplin Kevin There was no bullsh** and the
Herewini. players loved that direction.
Immediate family included his ‘‘They loved his team first phil-
wife Suzie, brothers Wayne, a fel- osophy. He was totally dedicated
low member of the SAS, and Mur- to the team and they loved his
ray, son Dion and his wife Robyn, dedication.
who came from Perth for the ‘‘They loved the man. Blues
funeral, children and grand- and New Zealand rugby have a
children. tremendous amount to thank this
His pall bearers included many man for,’’ Henry said.
of the biggest player names from All in attendance were unani-
McCallion’s successful Counties mous in the respect for
Manukau Steelers team of 1996 McCallion, his no nonsense
and 1997’s National Provincial approach to rugby and the mental
Championship. toughness he instilled in his McCallion whānau members perform a waiata to farewell their brother, father and cousin Mac McCallion, on March 21.
They were captain and No. 8 players. PHOTOS: RUWADE BRYANT / STUFF
Errol Brain, prop Lee Lidgard, Talaimanu summed up the
second five-eighths Tony Marsh, noted hard man best.
lock Jim Coe, winger Joeli Vidiri, ‘‘The difference between Mac
and long-time friend and fellow and a terrorist is you could nego-
player and coach Andrew tiate with terrorists,’’ Talaimanu
Talaimanu. They were among a said.
host of Steelers who turned up to But perhaps the most heartfelt
pay their respects. of all was that of Amy Cunning-
The Auckland Blues, who ham whose father, Garry,
McCallion and former All Blacks managed the Steelers teams that
coach Sir Graham Henry took to McCallion coached.
twin Super Rugby titles in 1996 ‘‘I have some unreal childhood
and 1997, were equally well rep- memories of that time,’’ she said.
resented. They included former ‘‘I remember Tanya [Jim Coe’s
stars Henry, Sir Michael Jones, daughter] and I standing on the
Robin Brooke and Eroni Clarke. scrum machine and felt the surge
Jones and Clarke presented the as the forwards hit the machine.
family with an ‘ie toga, a finely ‘‘I remember singing in the
woven Samoan mat, and a vibrant changing rooms.
red ulafala (necklace), which ‘‘They were some of the best
Jones says is only presented to days of my life.’’
people who are respected and As things turned out, Cunning-
have huge mana. ham was McCallion’s oncology
Among the Māori All Blacks nurse who, as was mentioned,
on hand were former All Blacks went beyond the call of duty to
captain Wayne ‘‘Buck’’ Shelford nurse a man she had known and
and Jim Love, who travelled from admired since childhood.
Rotorua for the funeral service. McCallion was cremated and
Love, a tough former Marlbor- his ashes are to be placed along-
ough lock who McCallion side fellow soldiers at the cem-
captained on the Māori All Blacks etery for SAS personnel.
tour of the Pacific Islands in 1979, In his career, he represented
was among a handful who shared NZ Māori, Counties Manukau,
memories of the man. and the Manurewa and Papakura
‘‘He was a tough bastard, hard clubs as a player, and went on to
and physical. He took no s***’’ coach Counties Manukau, the Former Counties Manukau Steelers captain Errol Brain, right, and Lee Lidgard, centre, lead a heartfelt haka at Mac
Other rugby identities who Blues and Fiji. McCallion’s funeral at Papakura RSA.
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Rhodes wins the top cricket player title
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Top-order batsman Barry Rhodes
of Pukekohe-Metro has been
Counties Manukau club cricket’s
best player this season.
The 31-year-old South African
finished first in the player points
race, a competition that awards
points for runs scored, the num-
ber of 50s and 100s made, wickets
taken, the number of five and 10
wicket bags captured, catches
taken and stumpings made.
It was a late surge by Rhodes
who was lying third, 51 points
behind Henry Gibson (Papakura) A late season
and 28 behind third-placed Luke century helped
Williamson (Manukau) in the Pukekohe-
final weeks of the one-day cham- Metro’s Barry
Rhodes win
pionship for the Duthie Cup, that
Counties
edged him into top spot. Manukau club
Rhodes can thank his 114 cricket’s player
against Waiuku in the second last points race.
round that got home him. It was SUPPLIED
his second ton of the season. It
took his tally of runs to 440, the
most by any premier batsman.
Williamson, with 404 runs, was
the only other premier player to
pass 400 runs.
Gibson’s 24 wickets, the most
by a premier player, kept him in day championship skewed this resentatives turned out for less five wickets: 1; catches: 5. Luke catches: 10; stumpings: 6.
the hunt. He also scored 107 runs season’s point race. than half of the games played.’’ Williamson (Manukau): 614; Vaughan Blanchard (Papa-
and took six catches. Waiuku’s ‘‘There was a huge number of Barry Rhodes (Pukekohe- runs: 404; 50s: 2; 100s: 2; catches 2. kura): 489; runs 129; wickets: 16;
Richard Crosby with 19 was next rained off games this season plus Metro): 655 points: runs: 440; 50s Dhruvit Patel (Manukau): 568; catches: 4. Sam Huriwai
best bowler. Counties Manukau representa- 1; 100s 2; wickets: 3; catches: 3. runs: 233; 50s: 3; wickets: 11. (Karaka): 461; runs: 166; 50s: 1;
Counties Manukau Cricket tive players were only involved in Henry Gibson (Papakura): 647; catches: 2. Richard Faust (Papa- wickets: 10; five wickets: 1;
chief executive Trevor Gill says Saturday cricket for – wait for it - runs: 107; wickets: 24; catches: 6. kura): 506; runs: 386; 50s: 2; 100s: 1; catches: 2. Richard Crosby
the unusually wet summer and an just nine Saturdays. Ben Reece (Pukekohe-Metro): catches: 2. Matthew Cole (Waiuku): 448; runs 18; wickets:
enforced bye in the five-team two- ‘‘Counties Manukau’s rep- 643; runs: 213; 50s: 2; wickets: 14: (Karaka): 496; runs: 261; 50s: 3; 19; five wickets: 1.
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Goldsworthy nets NZ top coach award
ALAN APTED
The best water polo coach in New
Zealand hails from Mountfort
Park Water Polo Club in Manu-
rewa, South Auckland.
He’s Kurt Goldsworthy, who
was named coach of the year at
the NZ Water Polo’s annual
awards in Auckland last week.
The win by the Karaka 47-year-
old whose more that 30 years in
the sport includes stints as head
coach of NZ junior and senior
men’s teams, has players, parents
and officials at his Mountfort
Park-based club celebrating. Another winning
President Carol McKenzie-Rex moment for New
says Goldsworthy has worked Zealand coach of
wonders since his appointment as the year Kurt
Goldsworthy, of
director of coaching in 2015.
the Mountfort
‘‘Kurt has been enormous for Park Water Polo
the club. He has improved the Club. SUPPLIED
standard of water polo in South
Auckland to the degree where the
club is starting to win medals at
national events, developed and
implemented a coaching pro-
gramme that saw Mountfort Park
win club of the year last year and
make the finals for the award
again this year.
‘‘He provides a well-organised are taking up the sport. honoured by the award. about players’ personal growth. In Goldsworthy’s opinion, the
sporting environment that ‘‘With Kurt at the helm, ‘‘I’m pretty happy with the win It’s about life skills and making most important issue facing water
attracts, challenges and develops Mountfort Park Water Polo Club because after 30 years in the sport good decisions. polo in Counties Manukau are
players and helped the club mem- has introduced water polo to over there are times when one’s suc- ‘‘Mountfort Park is moving in facilities.
bership grow 50 per cent in two 20 primary and intermediate cess is recognised and there are the right direction. We’re more ‘‘The region needs a deep water
years.’’ schools in Counties Manukau. times when it is not. competitive than we’ve ever been space. We have 10 hours of train-
McKenzie-Rex says Golds- Moving into secondary schools ‘‘I love watching players grow and I think this win will help ing a week and we’re having to
worthy is the reason children will be the next step.’’ and achieve wonderful results. attract more members to the club squeeze more than 160 children
from all over Counties Manukau Goldsworthy says he feels It’s more than just the game. It’s and help it grow.’’ into the existing pool.
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Humble champ
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‘‘It saddens me
critics claim Joseph
MAD BUTCHER
is not world class.’’
he’s a lovely and humble young
man.
The 19th Warrior And thirdly, I’ve met and come
to know his family, and it’s no
surprise to me he’s the man he is.
I’m going to throw a curve ball, I do not claim boxing expertise,
because you think all the Mad although I’ve been to my fair
Butcher will have to talk about is share of bouts. It saddens me
how fabulous his Vodafone critics claim Joseph is not world
Warriors are. class. He already holds one world
You’d be partly right, because title, and in any other sport we’d
that’s undoubtedly true. be celebrating his prowess.
But first I want to talk about If you do not have Sky TV, Joseph Parker training at the David Haye gym in Vauxhall, London, ahead of his world heavyweight boxing title fight on
something that has me very probably best to consider getting Easter Sunday morning NZ time. MATTHEW IMPEY
excited. This Easter Sunday, our it and having a few friends
Joseph Parker will fight Anthony around because I believe Joseph rugby, but I’d heard tales about Warriors game, to be hosted by Johnson field goals to snatch a
Joshua in a world heavyweight does have the ability to become a Chalky, and what a good guy he me. most unlikely win. That took real
boxing title fight. great champion. was. I love Christchurch. The spirit grit.
I’m unashamed to admit I have And let me tell you I had a I was hosted by the Crusaders. of its people has been an inspi- Poor Shaun cops more criti-
a soft spot for Joseph, and there fabulous last weekend in Christ- After the game I was invited into ration to me, so being able to do cism than a butcher at a veg-
are a number of reasons for that. church, where I had been invited the changing room and that was something for them was a etarian conference, but he won
First, he’s a good South Auck- to attend a charity dinner for a an experience I will never forget. pleasure. this one for us, albeit it was an
land boy, and I’m all for anyone rugby identity, always known as The hospitality and friendli- Now, yes, I’m over the moon incredible team effort.
who hails from our neighbour- Chalky, who had sadly died of ness of the people in Christchurch after my Vodafone Warriors made I’m the first to admit it’s early
hood achieving anything on a cancer. was fantastic. it three wins from three for the days, but if you’re not enjoying
world stage. When you give, you get back. We raised thousands, with a first time ever as a season opener, the turnaround in fortunes for the
Secondly, Joseph has been in I don’t claim to know a lot group of four All Blacks chipping beating the Canberra Raiders Warriors you must be a hard per-
my own home and I can tell you about rugby, let alone Canterbury in to buy a VIP visit to a Vodafone 20-19 with two marvellous Shaun son to please.
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