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A mighty totara has fallen, with the passing of Waka Nathan, a legend of the Howick and Pakuranga community, and of Otahuhu, Auckland, Maori All Blacks, and New Zealand rugby and sport.
Waka was a much-loved man in our east community, and many a person benefitted from his wisdom, style and … View moreA mighty totara has fallen, with the passing of Waka Nathan, a legend of the Howick and Pakuranga community, and of Otahuhu, Auckland, Maori All Blacks, and New Zealand rugby and sport.
Waka was a much-loved man in our east community, and many a person benefitted from his wisdom, style and contributions in a rich and full life well lived.
He was a calm and friendly man with that famous smile always at the ready, and there will be a crowd – however isolated - toasting his legacy and their fond memories of him this weekend. It’s a shame they can’t congregate at Pakuranga United Rugby Club tonight, but it won’t be long before they do.
Waka carried great mana in our community and was very down-to-earth and happy to see people and have a chat anytime.
We rugby-centric kids who grew up in the 1970s at Eden Park knew Waka Nathan as an absolute legend of the game and were envious of our dads and grandfathers who had been able to see his whole playing career. At the time, he was the biggest name in Maori All Blacks rugby.
His was a spectacularly successful career with Otahuhu, who he won Gallaher Shields for with Mac Herewini; with Auckland in its golden Ranfurly Shield era in the 1960s under the leadership of coach Fred “The Needle” Allen, skipper Bob Graham and Wilson Whineray; of the Maori All Blacks, and the New Zealand All Blacks.
Nathan had the distinction of never being in a losing All Blacks test side, with the 14 internationals he played flanker in between 1962 and 1967 all won. He scored four tries.
All up, he wore the All Blacks jersey 37 times, represented NZ Maori in 17 appearances, and played 88 games for Auckland, with 51 points.
After hanging up his playing boots, he continued to be a constant positive force in Aotearoa rugby at all levels, from coaching to management, and administration to life memberships, such was the respect he held.
He was an excellent coach who improved the quality of Maori rugby in the 1970s. As a schoolboy, I was in a capacity crowd at Eden Park on a Wednesday afternoon watching his Maori All Blacks push the 1977 British and Irish Lions close, losing 19-21, in a thriller which, if my memory serves me right, halfback Sid Going scored three tries playing alongside his brothers, first five-eighth Brian and fullback Ken.
In Bob Howitt’s well-read book of 1975, New Zealand Rugby Greats, Nathan said: “I still see the Maori game as one of attack, with plenty of action, plenty of thrills.
“I encourage the boys to do their thing, but I also stress that you can’t run wild unless you get the basics right.
“In my day I got tired of coming off the paddock after a Maori match, getting patted on the back and being told ‘fantastic game’. It may have been, but we were always second.
“Now, I’m trying to produce fantastic games, but with us first and them second.”
I met Waka through journalism and interviewed him for different publications. It was also a great pleasure to have him as our guest of honour, with wife Jan, at the Howick Sports Breakfast we held for East FM, when we were known as Howick Village Radio, about a decade ago at The Good Home/Prospect of Howick.
Aotearoa New Zealand lost a great man of rugby today, and the Howick community lost a good friend and significant contributor. His departure, at age 81, is a sad loss.
Sincere sympathies and condolences to Waka Nathan’s family and friends. He will be greatly missed and always remembered fondly. - PJ
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We really know Pelican, we know all the ins and outs of these cases and so are able to give some pretty good advice on which Pelican case will best suit your particular requirements.
We have a purpose-built state-of-the-art workshop that specializes in designing and constructing custom foam … View moreWe really know Pelican, we know all the ins and outs of these cases and so are able to give some pretty good advice on which Pelican case will best suit your particular requirements.
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Make sure to update any manual clocks (don't forget about our older neighbours who might need a helping hand) and have a wonderful spring weekend!
Dear neighbours, I have these full-length curtains that I am not using now.
There are four drops - two of each different pattern. There are two other curtains in the same pattern that you may be able to use - they need repair or could be cut to make a smaller curtain.
Pickup and payment is in … View moreDear neighbours, I have these full-length curtains that I am not using now.
There are four drops - two of each different pattern. There are two other curtains in the same pattern that you may be able to use - they need repair or could be cut to make a smaller curtain.
Pickup and payment is in Panmure.
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Universal Auto Parts are back in business under Level 3 restrictions. We maintain social distancing and wear masks while coming to pick your vehicle for a good value deal.
As a local Wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused Cars, Trucks, Vans and 4WD … View moreUniversal Auto Parts are back in business under Level 3 restrictions. We maintain social distancing and wear masks while coming to pick your vehicle for a good value deal.
As a local Wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused Cars, Trucks, Vans and 4WD vehicles. Nationwide pickup. Call today 0800 33 3317 or Text 021 303 903
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Another complaint re Filthy Room at Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre.
Professional Person with a Master’s in Public Health & years of experience in operating theatres has also been met with the same filthy conditions at Waipuna previously reported on Friday 17th September 2021.
1/ Dust … View moreAnother complaint re Filthy Room at Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre.
Professional Person with a Master’s in Public Health & years of experience in operating theatres has also been met with the same filthy conditions at Waipuna previously reported on Friday 17th September 2021.
1/ Dust on side- tables .
2/ Long black hair through the carpet as the earlier person had also experienced but blonde.
3/ Streams of ants heading towards a broken fridge & bait stations outside the room (not a good look for our Community owned Hotel).
4/ Rubbish only collected 3 times a week, so you are forced to sit in filth surround by ants.
5/ Used nappy on the outside of windowsill & a spitball on the ceiling (I’ll leave this up to the imagination).
6 / Appeared NOT to have been vacuumed behind curtains or under beds quoted for years.
7/ Maintenance man came to fix the window WITHOUT a N95 mask gloves or protective gear.
This is how we get cases of covid / delta in MIQ Facility’s.
8/ Issues raised with reception several times but was greeted with “blank incomprehension and evasiveness”
It is obvious from these Waipuna experiences (and I’m sure there are more we don’t know about) that the virus would be out of quarantine in milliseconds.
These are not isolated cases.
Seriously they wait for a probable or confirmed case of Covid 19 now Delta before carrying out “systematic cleaning and surface disinfection practices.
We don’t stand a chance of stamping this virus out anytime soon!!!
I now know why the person jumped out of the window at Waipuna earlier stay in MIQ as he was probably safer on the outside than on the inside.
GOOD MANAGEMENT STARTS & FINISHES AT THE TOP (heads need to roll).
I have been involved in Waipuna for at least the last 40years + and these are the first negative comments that I know of regarding Waipuna’s Management.
I’m sure all the MIQ facility’s are being paid by us the team of 5 million tax payers top dollar…..
WAIPUNA MANAGEMENT THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A COMMUINTY OWNED ASSET!!!!
GOOD MANAGEMENT STARTS & FINISHES AT THE TOP (heads need to roll) ie the CE & Board members.
This should be front page of the NZ Herald!!!!
Laksa is a popular Malaysian coconut noodle dish. It is a fragrant, delicious and warming seafood dish. This dish is prepared by our Advanced cookery student Timmika prepared at home during the recent lockdown.
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We’re looking … View moreAucklanders, we've finally moved to Level 3! YAY! 🥳
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Transportation challenges can be a significant barrier to inclusion and access for many groups of people.
The Community Van was initiated with the aim to enable local organisations with few or no transport alternatives, greater access to services and events within the Auckland region.
While the … View moreTransportation challenges can be a significant barrier to inclusion and access for many groups of people.
The Community Van was initiated with the aim to enable local organisations with few or no transport alternatives, greater access to services and events within the Auckland region.
While the Community Van's most common use is to transport people to access their shopping, it also provides groups with an opportunity to extend their program options at an affordable cost.
Past trips made by not-for-profit groups have included bowling and ice cream trips, visits to the theatre , the New Zealand Martime Museum, Howick Historical Village and the Auckland Botanic Gardens.
Since MECOSS began this service in May 2021, the Community Van has transported 100s of local residents and travelled over 1000 kilometers' within Auckland's boundary.
Demand continues to grow with over 6 different organisation's having taken advantage of this community resource.
For more information about booking the Community Van for group outings going-forward-from and including COVID-19 Alert Level 2, please contact MECOSS.
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Dancing is a form of expression that has evolved from one generation to another. European Medieval dances as depicted in Nicolas Poussin's (1634) painting, Dance to the Music of Life, were once popular among common and wealthy classes.
As time went by, during the Renaissance, a lot of new … View moreDancing is a form of expression that has evolved from one generation to another. European Medieval dances as depicted in Nicolas Poussin's (1634) painting, Dance to the Music of Life, were once popular among common and wealthy classes.
As time went by, during the Renaissance, a lot of new dances were created. The waltz started in the mid-19th century and became very popular. The English Queen Victoria fell in-love with waltz and it has been loved in the UK since her era.
Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance Courts and was widely funded by the wife of King Henry II of France. Later on, ballet became popular in France. Ballet and its popularity continued to spread around the world and it was eventually loved in Russia in the nineteenth century. Popular ballet acts such as The Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty were all created in Russia.
Tango is deep rooted and was first danced in Europe before the First World War. Often, you can see the symbol of a cat stalking its prey as a signature move in tango. Today, tango sits a throne in ballroom dance rooms and people adore it!
Rumba is associated with fun and parties. Rumba's first big influence can be tracked back in the 16th century. This type of dance is loved for its vigorous, expressive movements along with the lively tune from drums, maracas and other percussion.
Enter the 1970s, the time when hip hop began to move its groove. Sometimes called street dancing, hip hop has become an evolving culture with various styles like breaking, popping and locking. The modern world, specifically youth, have continued to adopt hip hop.
The history of dance is surely more than what ancient books or cave walls can depict. Whatever or wherever the first dance was on Earth, it since has come a long way. Whoever it was to have created the very first dance -- that is something we may never know. There is something about great dancers that will fascinate you. They are disciplined and perfectionists. With their routines, they are on their peaked motor fitness, have strong endurance and outstanding muscular strength. They are agile, flexible and well-coordinated.
Dance Yourself Happy is not disciplined! Its a body shaking, foot stomping, unstructured disco style event. It's purely for fun! These free sessions especially designed by Mari Pettersson for the community, offer a lot of health benefits as well - from weight management to cognitive improvements and even in building better social skills.
A Dance Yourself Happy session helps to strengthen the heart and lungs and building stronger bones and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What’s more fascinating is that everyone can dance. Don’t say you can’t dance because everybody can!
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All organisations in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector have had to grapple with the ever-changing environment of lockdown, funding pressures and fatigue.
Join us for a FREE, 90-minute workshop session on ZOOM, on what your organisation should consider now and next in relation to funding in … View moreAll organisations in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector have had to grapple with the ever-changing environment of lockdown, funding pressures and fatigue.
Join us for a FREE, 90-minute workshop session on ZOOM, on what your organisation should consider now and next in relation to funding in this new era.
This online workshop will highlight the different pathways of funding including:
- Funding Options in the short term (relevant grant and virtual fundraising campaign options) and medium-term (partnerships, social enterprise) with presenter Therese Lanigan Behrent.
- Quick Response and Community Grants that are available (hear from Jacqui Johnston, Community Engagement Advisor, Foundation North).
- Crowdfunding to boost your funding (hear from Mel Steel, General Manager, Give-a-little).
WHERE/WHEN
On Zoom: Thursday, 30th September (10.00am – 11.30am).
COST: Free
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