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Burglars on bikes roam suburbs ELESHA EDMONDS Auckland, particularly in St ‘‘It's definitely a trend and obviously Police are also looking for the Heliers, Kohimarama and owners of stolen property Burglars are believed to be using Mission Bay areas, as well as Mt police are concerned.’’ recovered during a police oper- bikes as getaway vehicles after Wellington and Onehunga. Inspector Andy King ation in Auckland at the end of stealing from houses and cars in ‘‘It’s not a new thing but it’s August. east Auckland. definitely a trend and obviously land during July 2016 which was King says cars broken into The property includes watches Police are warning residents to police are concerned.’’ nearly unchanged from 174 at the while parked in driveways are and jewellery, including a num- contact them if they see King says the offenders are same time last year. now included in the statistics as ber of wedding rings and gold suspicious-looking bike riders taking any property they can find However, according to the burglaries. earrings. roaming their streets. and are particularly on the hunt figures released by Statistics New He says residents should take Pictures of the stolen property Inspector Andy King says the for valuables left in cars parked in Zealand, residential burglaries in great care to lock their vehicles can be viewed at offenders are using bikes as a driveways. the east Auckland area have and hide their belongings, even if neighbourly.co.nz/publication/ mode of transport after breaking In some cases the offenders fallen by 10 per cent. The same their cars are parked in a gated east-bays-courier. into houses or cars parked in have broken into cars to steal gold can be said for the Auckland City driveway. Anyone who notices Anyone who recognises the driveways. coins or less, he says. area which was the only police anything suspicious should not items should contact Sergeant King says this has been an New police figures show there district in the country to see a hesitate to contact 111 immedi- Peter O’Neill at the Mt Wellington increasing trend in central-east were 177 burglaries in east Auck- reduction in burglaries. ately. Police Station on 021 191 2722.

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I also want to products and nuts. acknowledge the PM who has The letter went on to say the been hugely caring and condition was very serious and supportive,’’ Kaye said. Kaye is the decision to ask parents not to the Minister for ACC, Civil bring in those foods had taken Defence and Youth. Her much consideration. portfolios have been distributed The school’s principal says he across other ministers while she wouldn’t call it a ban but more a focused on her treatment, Prime need for tolerance and inclusion. Minister John Key confirmed. ‘‘We are asking for consideration. The parents of anaphylactic PRICES SLOWING? children have probably spent Sky-rocketing Auckland house many nights in hospital and it is prices are showing signs of life-threatening.’’ Parents have been asked not to send their children to school with certain foods. MARK TAYLOR / FAIRFAX NZ slowing down and any talk about Parents had been asked not to hitting a $1 million average is send their children to school with was an overreaction and unfair to Allergy New Zealand doesn’t rec- there is no similar requirement in ‘‘over inflating’’ where prices are any of the products including other children at the school. ommend banning foods in schools New Zealand. Leaving this com- heading. Barfoot & Thompson nuts, hard-boiled eggs or egg ‘‘Nuts I can understand ... but as it doesn’t believe that to be an plex area to individual schools to figures show the average sale sandwiches. no dairy and egg? [That’s] kind of effective strategy in managing sort out is putting New Zealand price reached $906,560 in The principal says two parents hard to follow - baking, biscuits, risk for allergic students. But children at risk.’’ The organis- August, up 4.5 per cent had so far come into the school to and pizza all contain dairy.’’ chief executive Mark Dixon called ation wasn’t aware of the circum- compared to July. However, this talk about their options for school She says she felt for the student on the government to provide stances at the particular school was an increase of only 2.6 per lunches. with allergies but it would not be more leadership in that area as it but Dixon says he appreciated cent on the average price over H a problem if the child ate their was a tough call for schools. that schools were under increas- the previous three months. A mother of a student at the own food and didn’t share that of ‘‘Most Australian states man- ing pressure to manage risk for Barfoot & Thompson managing primary school, who didn’t want others. date anaphylaxis education for students and their families with director Peter Thompson says for to be named, says the proposal In general, allergy charity school and preschool staff, but limited resources. the past five months, buyers have not been prepared to pay more than what they think is the market price. Eat My Lunchhits 250,000 meals ‘UNFAIR’ GIFT CARDS Kiwis could be losing up to $10 million a year on expired STAFF REPORTER ‘‘What sets us apart is the fact vouchers and gift cards. we have a sustainable and self- Consumer NZ reviewed 60 gift Eat My Lunch has hit a major funding business model, which cards and found more than half milestone giving 250,000 lunches everyone can participate in. Buy expired after one year. 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An antique saleswoman accused of a harsh car clamping campaign says she is just protecting her property. Scores of people have com- plained about insufficient warning signs and the fine charged to get their wheels un-clamped outside Bashford Antiques in Grey Lynn. But owner Jillian Bashford- Evers says since the five parking spaces are on her land, after- hours parkers are doing ‘‘the equivalent of pulling up on someone’s front lawn’’. ‘‘These people have defecated here, there’s been drug dealing, prostitution, and vandalism ... no resident should have to tolerate that behaviour on their doorstep,’’ she says. Bashford-Evans describes her store as a ‘‘living-showroom’’ as Jillian Bashford- she resides in an apartment Evers has copped above, and says the car parks flack for wheel were for customers, friends, and clamping illegally parked vehicles. family only. The high-end nature DAVID WHITE of her products - rare and expensive antiques - make security an extra priority, she says. ’’Plus we could have deliveries at any hour private property signage but a common reaction to the wildly she almost ran me over, as clamping banned. ‘‘It has been ... crates arrive in the night and ‘‘people constantly removed it’’. clamping, she says. well as the dog.’’ banned in the United Kingdom, the car park simply must be She says the person who does ‘‘One woman in particular, Bashford Antiques’ Facebook and we see no reason why New clear.’’ the clamping is a friend of hers, after I politely asked her to move page has received a barrage of Zealand should be any different.’’ Bashford-Evers resorted to and it’s ‘‘neither here nor there’’ her car, got out and swore with so one-star reviews after news of the Stockdale says the voluntary code having cars clamped in June after whether she profits from the $220 many four-letter expletives I was clamping was made public. of conduct for wheel clamping on repeated calls to Auckland fine drivers are charged to be un- gobsmacked. Automobile Association prin- private land encourages compan- Towing failed to deter people from clamped. ‘‘Finally she got back in the cipal advisor Mark Stockdale says ies to use a breach notice before parking on her turf. She erected Aggressive behaviour has been car, revved up and reversed so the AA would like to see wheel any enforcement is used.

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TOM CARNEGIE storey flagship store. of Remuera Rd and Garden Rd. Choyce lived at 10 Lucerne Rd ‘‘It is a pity to see another villa A house formerly owned by a New in Remuera from 1922 until his being removed from the area,’’ Zealand retail pioneer has been death in 1937. Cooper says. removed from its site to make Remuera Heritage chair Sue The property was removed way for development. Cooper has been documenting the under a non-notified resource Henry Choyce was the co- removal of the house. consent and the land is for sale in founder of Milne and Choyce, a Cooper says Choyce’s son two lots. millinery and mantle trader that Henry Vivian and his wife The flagship Milne and Choyce developed into one of the Kathleen also lived in the house Queen St store closed in May 1975. country’s first major department until Henry’s death in 1962. For more information on stores in 1874. She says suburban branches of Henry Choyce and his legacy, In 1908 the company acquired a Milne and Choyce started to open head along to Queen St premises which would in the 1950s and one was opened remueraheritage.co.nz and click Henry Choyce, co-founder of Milne and Choyce, once lived at 10 Lucerne Rd. later be developed into its eight in Remuera in 1965 on the corner on the ’’people’’ section. SUPPLIED / SUE COOPER

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REMUERA 575 6098. Cooking for one (for men): learn COMPOSTING CLASS St Heliers Ladies Probus:next to create meals made from familiar Did you know that yesterday’s meeting will be held on September ingredients. Four Thursday leftovers can help grow 13, 2pm at St Heliers Presbyterian mornings starting September 8 at tomorrow’s lunch? That’s the Community Centre, 100 St Heliers 10.30am at the Community of Saint message that community Bay Rd. David Veart will speak on the Luke, 130 Remuera Rd. $60 for the facilitators from the Compost ‘History of Cooking in New Zealand’. Contact Elaine on 521 0994 for series, including cookbook and Collective are wanting to share at their free composting workshops. details. lunches, or $50 if you have Participants will be introduced to Auckland East Rotary Book Sale: cookbook. Limited to eight men. Call the benefits of composting using on September 17, from 8am-1pm at 520 0199 or email a traditional bin, worm-farm or St Heliers Primary School, 126 St [email protected] to book. Bokashi buckets. Bookings are Heliers Bay Rd. All proceeds go to Genealogy: a beginner’s guide to being taken for the following Rotary charities. To donate books digital family research with Jan Gow. workshops: September 17, 1pm- call Derek on 575 1041. Bring a digital device, some basic 3pm at Riverside Hall in Mt Villani Piano Quartet: presented family history and a packed lunch. Wellington and September 20, by Chamber Music New Zealand. September 10, 9am-3pm and 6pm-8pm at Meadowbank September 17, 7pm, 3pm at 100 St September 24, 9am-noon at Community Centre. Visit Heliers Bay Rd. Tickets $25. Contact Community of St Luke, 130 Remuera compostcollective.org.nz. [email protected] for more Rd. Cost $40 for two Saturday information. workshops. To register email Develop healthy kids: join holistic [email protected] or call 520 speaker is Stephen Jacobi from the Lukes at 130 Remuera Rd. Please call health therapist Sheena Hendon for 0199. NZ International Business Forum. George on 021 232 3481 for details. ST HELIERS an introduction to natural ways to St Aidan’s Garage Sale & Spring For more information contact Platina St Art Group: is holding an Celebration of Art: at St Heliers treat your children’s health problems Fair: on September 10, 8am-noon at [email protected]. Open Studio Day on September 15, Community Library from September on September 21, 6.30pm. Free St Aidan’s Church, 5 Ascot Ave. Author talk: Dame Fiona Kidman 10am-2pm at the Platina St Scout 3-18. 14 artists from Auckland will be event at St Heliers Library. Bookings Furniture, antiques and more. will discuss her novel All Day At The Hall. Tutor John Nicol will be there to exhibiting a wide variety of 80 essential. Phone 374 1324. Enquiries to Parish Office on 929 Movies on September 13 at 6.30pm answer any questions. Call 021 722 artworks. Visitors can vote on their St Heliers Bay Men’s Probus 4670. at Remuera Library. $5pp, RSVP to 690 for details. favourite painting and go into the Club: walking, golf, outings, dining Author talk: hear American author 520 2532 Library toolkit for tablets: and draw to win a gourmet hamper. and investment groups for active Justin Cronin discuss, The Passage Morning Toast Toastmasters iPads learn how to use ebooks, Garage Sale: on September 10, retirees plus monthly speakers. Next on September 12 at 6.30pm at Club: is inviting anyone who is emagazines and more. Thursday 8am-noon at St Heliers Community meeting September 23, 10am at the Remuera Library. $10 including light interested to learn or improve their nights starting September 22 , Centre, St Heliers Bay Rd. We require St Heliers Bay Bowling Club. Group refreshments. RSVP to 520 2532 public speaking and leadership skills. 6-7pm. You must be familiar with good second hand goods including meets on the fourth Friday of each Remuera U3A: next meeting on Next meeting is September 14, 7am- your iPad or tablet. Contact Hilary or furnishings, ornaments and month. Contact Tony Dalgleish on September 12, 10am at at St Chad’s 8.30am. We meet bi-monthly on a Jane on 095202532 to enrol. Limited children’s clothing. Fundraising for 575 7091 or email Church, 38 St Johns Rd. Guest Wednesday at the Community of St spaces. our centre. Enquiries to the office on [email protected] for details.

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Jolin Wu, 4, walks across the stage to receive her graduation certificate from school principal Pauline Pertab. PHOTOS: TOM CARNEGIE / FAIRFAX NZ School’s last graduation Portland House Montessori Preschool in Ellerslie held its graduation day on September 2 to celebrate its pupils heading to primary school. The graduation is the school’s last as it has to move out of its premises in November to make way for a Special Housing Area. Krish Bhandary, 5, waves a flag during the opening march to the stage.

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TOM CARNEGIE lors who argue a change in prac- glyphosate. tice is needed, not a change in pol- ‘‘If health costs were taken into Auckland councillors have icy. consideration it would have rejected the mayor’s call to review At the September Regional and become immediately apparent its weed management policy. Policy Committee meeting non chemical means were far less Glyphosate is a chemical used members unanimously rejected expensive, even without consider- by Auckland Council and Auck- the scope report on the review of ing the distress of illness.’’ land Transport for weed control the policy. The World Health Organis- on streets and in council parks. It also ‘‘expressed concerns ation has classified glyphosate as The use of the spray was about the use of glyphosate to the ‘‘probably carcinogenic in standardised under the amalga- incoming council’’. humans’’. mation of the super city and its Ellerslie resident Julian Despite this classification use increased as a cost-cutting Bartrom was one of several Auckland Council is satisfied the measure under the 2015 Long members of the public who pres- use of the chemical fully complies Term Plan. ented at the meeting. with regulations. Mayor Len Brown called for a ‘‘This review would have taken Brett Butland, Auckland Coun- review of the council’s use of the a whole year and Auckland would cil biosecurity manager, said spray in July 2016 after receiving not have been able to make any ‘‘Auckland Council is guided by a 3696 strong public petition. inroads into minimising the use the New Zealand Environmental The petition called for an end of chemicals on roads and parks Protection Authority (EPA)’’. to the use of glyphosate amid con- in the meantime,’’ he said. A recent EPA report found cerns it may have links to cancer. Albany councillor Wayne found that glyphosate is unlikely However, the review had Walker said Auckland Council to be carcinogenic and should not drawn criticism from community has failed to consider the health be classified as a mutagen or car- Spray Free Streets protest outside the council meeting room on the day of the action groups and some council- cost of the decision to use cinogen, Butland said. Regional and Policy Committee meeting. SUPPLIED Singing Cowboy to hang up guitar HUGH COLLINS ‘‘I probably will After 46 years the ‘‘Singing Cow- miss it for a while boy’’ plans to hang up his guitar. but with all those Sixty-eight-year-old Jock Hume has been performing other interests I country and western songs with won't be bored.’’ his acoustic guitar on the streets of Auckland since busking was first permitted in the 1980s. time an intoxicated person told Since 1997 he has commonly him to get a proper job. been seen performing at the Mt A more encouraging one on the Roskill shops. But now he plans to other hand was when a child retire. The Mt Roskill resident came and hugged in. says the last few years have been ‘‘This nice little fellow, he and much slower for busking and feels his mum were listening to me he’s best to quit while he’s still in over at Milford shops on the good health. ’’I’ve found things North Shore, he came up and gave have changed so much in this me a hug … it just blew me away.’’ country, there’s not the emphasis Hume says he now plans to use now on western things there used his time pursuing other interests to be. such as swimming, bush walking ‘‘In the 70s and early 80s the and watching sport. west was on TV, there were ‘‘If people really want me for second-hand western shops something next, they can chase around … my type of thing was in me, not the other way round.’’ such big demand then.’’A laugh- Hume has performed all over Jock Hume feels it’s time to call it a day after 46 years as a singing cowboy. HUGH COLLINS / FAIRFAX NZ able memory of his career is the Auckland. Thinking about hearing aids?

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