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200 trees removed as elm disease hits Kingseat More than 200 elm trees on the privately-owned Kingseat site near Drury have become infected with Dutch elm disease, making it the largest outbreak of the disease since its discovery in New Zealand in 1989. Dutch elm disease is spreading further south, with diseased trees recently destroyed near Appleby and Drury Hills Roads, Drury. Further outbreaks have been identified in South Auckland including: Rogers Park, Bucklands Beach; Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga; and the Manukau Memorial Gardens, Mangere. Auckland Council Arboriculture and Landscape Advisor, Simon Cook, says they assisted the property owner and manager at Kingseat to ensure the elms were safely cleared. “Kingseat is a historic character site with elms initially planted in the 1930s. It’s a shame that they will be losing such a significant number of trees. However, this demonstrates just how devastating the disease really is.” Dutch elm disease is usually spread by the bark beetle (Scolytus multistriatus) carrying fungal spores from tree to tree, or through the transfer of diseased tree materials, but can also spread directly through root grafting between neighbouring trees. All affected trees will be treated and removed safely and all equipment used will be disinfected to ensure the disease does not spread. Mr Cook says: “Given the speed at which Dutch elm disease can spread, and the fact that it’s nearly always fatal for affected trees, we’re taking every precaution to
ensure we remove the trees safely and contain the threat within Auckland.” The disease has caused a huge loss to the landscape in those areas affected by Dutch elm disease over the last season. If the disease moves into the Waikato, where elms are prevalent in urban and rural zones, then this landscape will also be depleted of these large and significant specimen trees. “I call on Aucklanders to check elm trees on their property, especially those around the Bombay Hills and Pukekohe, and report any suspected cases of Dutch elm disease they see in public places. New cases will become evident during spring, with elm either not coming into leaf or wilting rapidly after bud burst. “It is critical that elm wood is not carried outside Auckland, especially as logs or firewood. Elm material that is diseased will often harbour or attract bark beetles - it must be buried, mulched or burnt.” Residents are asked to watch for signs of elms with wilting, curling, or yellowing leaves; or dying or dead branches and trees. Dutch elm disease was first discovered in Myers Park, Auckland in 1989. The most recent outbreak was in October last year which saw 50 elm trees in Whitford removed. Controls prohibit the movement of elm material in and out of the Auckland area between the Bombay Hills and Albany. Storage of elm wood is also prohibited under the Biosecurity Act 1993. For more information on Dutch elm disease, visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or call 09 301 0101.
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Auckland Mayor Len Brown on Sunday announced he will seek a second term. “There is considerable work still to do to bring Auckland together, further strengthen our communities, and make this the world’s most liveable city,” he said. “Ratepayers want a fiscally responsible mayor setting the budgets for the region. In the first three years, while managing the demands imposed on us of moving to a single rating system, we have successively cut rate in-
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Top singers perform in Waiuku The award winning City of Auckland Singers, wowed audiences at St Andrews Church in Waiuku recently. Snappy choreography and costume changes enhanced its music and added to the enjoyment of those watching. The group’s repertoire embraces popular music – love songs, spirituals, inspirational numbers, show music and timeless hit songs.
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Garage Sale brings Relay team $2400 closer
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Waiuku volunteer firefighter Geoff McClay was manning the barbecue on Saturday, pictured with Jennifer Thomson of the Karioitahi Konexions team.
Describing herself as a very tired, but very elated, Team Captain of the Kariotahi Konexions Relay for Life Team, Jennifer Thomson is delighted with Saturday’s fundraising garage sale. The team has participated in five Relay for Life events, raising funds for the Cancer Society, and has now set a goal to reach $100,000 in total funds raised by the next event in 2015. An excellent crowd turned up to the Waiuku Fire Station on
the morning, where a large variety of donated items were available for purchase, along with a sausage sizzle and raffles. The garage sale raised $2,414.30 towards the grand total, with more to come over the next few days. This brings the total raised over the five relays to $78,473.80. Jennifer says she was humbled by the community response, and adds that unsold donated items have been given to local community groups.
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Local board considers walkway system The Waiuku Local Board has been considering development of a 6km walkway around part of the township. Recently there has been an evaluation of a feasibility study to create the walkway around the edges of the Waiuku River and the Rangiwhea Creek near Waiuku Township between King Street West and the end of Racecourse Road. The proposed development includes the upgrade and completion of the following three sections: • King Street West to Sandspit Reserve
• Sandspit Reserve to Tamakae Reserve • Tamakae Reserve to end of Racecourse Road While part of this walkway system has been formed over the past few years, this new initiative will be undertaken under the control of volunteers and connected and expanded. When finished this walkway will cater for many different types of users (including unsupervised children, elderly people, people with mobility difficul-
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Obituary: Nola Dawn Conroy (nee McLarin), 13.2.1929 - 2.7.2013
A true Glenbrook girl Nola Dawn McLarin was born at dawn on February 13, 1929 at the Franklin Maternity Hospital, Waiuku, hence her middle name of Dawn. The second daughter of Robert and Doris McLarin. She was a sibling to her two sisters Maureen Prescott and Faye Hunter and her brother, the late Ron McLarin. Nola was educated at Glenbrook Primary School and then started at Pukekohe High School. She did not attend Pukekohe High School for long as the only bus that transported the children to school was involved in a serious car accident that hit an army truck and the bus driver was killed. Nola was very upset after this incident and her father decided it was time for Nola to become the land girl at home on the farm at Glenbrook as Ron had just left home to serve in the army. This was very significant as Nola loved the water and in particular McLarins Beach, which is now known as Glenbrook Beach. After milking of an evening Nola and her Dad would often head to the back of the farm, cast out a hand line and catch a snapper for their dinner. The old kerosene tins would get filled with scallops and mussels. Her love of water never went away; if she could spend all day at her beloved Glenbrook Beach she would. Nola was a wonderful sports woman, playing Hockey for Glenbrook Hockey Club and Franklin Rep Sides, Tennis for Glenbrook and Table Tennis for Pukeoware. Many a great tennis sessions were had at the home of Mr and Mrs Ces Yorke at Glenbrook Beach. Nola met Les Conroy, a young farmer from Aka Aka, at the local dances held around the Waiuku area and they were married by the Rev Cramond in the Methodist Church, Waiuku on the July 4, 1953. They settled on the Aka Aka property and share milked for his parents, who had moved to Waiuku and taken up residence in Mellsop Avenue. Their first child and only son Peter Leslie Conroy was born at Aka aka in 1954. The years farming at Aka aka were very hard and after being flooded out on a numerous occasions decided it was time to make a move. Their second
child a daughter Anne Michelle was born in 1962 and in 1963, they sold the Aka Aka farm and moved back to Nola’s home district of Glenbrook , purchasing a dairy farm from Mr and Mrs Les McGuire. They had a fine herd of pedigree jersey cows, most of them being raised on the farm. At one stage they owned a large white pig stud and competed at various shows in the North Island, their proudest moment was producing the best Auckland Baconer on three occasions and the best porker at the Royal Show in Auckland. So it was very apt that they named their farm and stud “GlenAka”. Taking in both families’ home districts. Life changed in Glenbrook when the Steel Mill was built in 1965, they saw many neighbours leave but in its place many new wonderful families came to Glenbrook, once again the door was always open and cups of tea and scones were prepared to welcome new people to the district. Their third child, and second daughter, Judith Dawn was born in 1965. Nola and Les were a true partnership in all they did, they were hugely community spirited people, they were strongly involved with Glenbrook School, Les being on the School Committee for over 18 years, and Nola on PTAs and Calf Club Committees and Reunion Committees, they were also involved with the Glenbrook Hall and Country Womans Institute. They were asked to Judge at Calf Clubs all around the Franklin Area, Les in the Calf Ring and Nola in the Indoor Exhibits. Volunteering is something that they have passed onto their children and grandchildren. After selling their herd in 1981,they stayed on their farm at Glenbrook running dry stock and rearing young animals, at the same time Nola and Les became farm advisers to a lot of young farmers in the area, always happy to share their knowledge of the land and cattle. Nola and Les were very proud of their fine rose garden, boasting over 400 roses at one stage. They also had over ½ acre in vegetable garden which was always a treat to see, and supplied many people with fresh produce.
They were so proud of their six Grandchildren, Charelle Krulic nee Conroy, Leigh Conroy, Bradley Walters, Tara Coe, Rebecca Walters and Aaron Coe. And in more recent years they welcomed their three great grandchildren, Ethan and Maya Krulic and Savarna Conroy. As the years passed Nola and Les realized that they could not stay at their beloved farm at Glenbrook and moved into a town house in Waimanawa Lane Waiuku. Nola and Les spent three years in their little home until after a few bad falls they both moved just down the road to the Waiuku Estuary Rest home ( now Hospital). They settled into life at the rest home, joining in on all the activities and day trips on offer, they were together which made it that much easier. On July 20 2011 Nola’s beloved Les passed away peacefully sitting next to her in their lazy boy chairs, this was a huge wrench for Nola but she continued on her life at the rest home as best she could. Enjoying all the wonderful visitors that she had on a daily basis, but it was never the same without Les beside her. On July 2nd, after suffering a small stroke, Nola passed away peacefully to be with her Les just two days before there 60th wedding anniversary. The family said they knew it was Nola’s time, and she was ready to be back with him. Nola and Les are survived by their children Peter and Heather Conroy, Anne and Basil Walters and Judith and Jim Coe and their families.
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“Is something safe if a 14-yearold boy has a heart attack, or a 16-year-old girl ends up in Middlemore in a coma?” — John Mackle
“We challenge these stores to do something positive for our young people, instead of selling this crap in our town.” — Kapi Peita
Community turns out for rally A community rally in the town square at Waiuku on Sunday highlighted the dangers of synthetic cannabis, and offered support for those trying to come off the drugs. Organised by local 23-year-old Catherine Jameson, the rally followed a campaign started by local businessman Lex Mills and the Post Newspaper, and attracted not only a good crowd of supporters, but also national television coverage on 3 News. Catherine spoke of her trauma as she dealt with coming off the drugs several weeks ago, enduring paranoia, weight loss, dehydration, panic attacks, and two trips to hospital by ambulance after she collapsed at netball training. Waiuku’s John Mackle spoke of his involvement in the campaign after he became aware of young people suffering emotional and financial harm after becoming addicted. He said the support from Waiuku meant ‘this evil’ could be stamped from the community. Hunua MP Dr Paul Hutchison, the chair of the select committee which has overseen legislation aimed at curtailing the availability of the drugs through dairies, liquor outlets and convenience stores, said the new law will be a huge asset to local communities. “You will be able to work with your local
Catherine Jameson speaks at the rally on Sunday, supported by Hunua MP Dr Paul Hutchison and friend Pania Campbell. board and, as a community, you can say no to these outlets being able to sell the products in your town,” he said. Local doctor Juan Toledo detailed some of the support structures available to the town, and what the medical centre is able to provide to those suffering from withdrawal, but also noted that little is known about the chemicals in the drugs. Ngati Te Ata representative Kapi Peita challenged outlets that sell the product to do something constructive for the town’s youth, a challenge echoed as members of
the Waiuku Maori Sports Club performed a haka in the middle of the street. Speeches concluded with Glenn Knight of Waiuku Family Support explaining their confidential counselling services that are available, while Catherine’s mother Jennifer thanked the town for their support, and said she has seen a profound change in her daughter since she came off the drugs. • The Waiuku Health Centre can be contacted on 09 235 9102. Waiuku Family Support can be reached on 09 235 9099.
New legislation is passed “We have an excellent counsellor for people in need, just contact us, it is completely confidential.” — Waiuku Family Support’s Glenn Knight
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The passing of world leading legislation on new psychoactive substances takes New Zealand a big step closer to healthy drug law, the New Zealand Drug Foundation said last week. “The Psychoactive Substances Act is a world first at getting ahead of the ‘legal highs’ industry and taking control of the problems these substances cause,” New Zealand Drug Foundation Executive Director Ross Bell said. The law, which last week passed its final reading in Parliament, sets up a regulatory framework where manufacturers of products like synthetic cannabis will have to prove they are ‘low risk’ before the can be sold. It also imposes restrictions on who can make and sell the substances as well as measures to reduce availability. “This is a cutting edge and pragmatic approach to new psychoactive substances which will reduce the harm they cause in our communities,” Mr Bell said. “It is fantastic that the Government has listened to community concerns, acted on the evidence and built consensus on the best way to handle this complicated area of policy.” Mr Bell said that the regulation of new psychoactive substances was the first
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step in the right direction for healthy drug law. “New Zealand now needs to implement broader health-focussed changes to our outdated drug laws.” The Psychoactive Substances Act key points • Sets up a legal framework for the testing, manufacture, sale and regulation of psychoactive products. • Includes health and harm minimisation in the purpose of the act. • Products will no longer be sold in dairies, grocery stores etc. People and businesses will need a license to sell the products. • Restrictions on advertising and marketing and the purchase age (18+) • Like alcohol, councils will have the option of developing local policies around where stores can be located. • Products will undergo rigorous clinical testing to determine whether they are ‘low risk’. • Clear rules around use of animal testing. Animal testing can only be used if there is no alternative. • If proven a product is ‘low risk’ of harm then as long as a person meets certain criteria a three year licence to sell that product can be granted.
Cossie Club funds drug counselling Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club president Lynda Grimmond-Reichel, (pictured above), says the club is proud to have provided funding to assist with drug counselling for those affected by the use of synthetic cannabis and other addictive substances. The club has made a grant of $1500 to the Waiuku Family Support centre to fund either one-to-one or group counselling sessions, as part of a community initiative to rid the town of synthetic cannabis and assist those in need of help. TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2013 PAGE 5
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College team shoots well at Hamilton Last Thursday the Waiuku College Clay Target Shooting Team headed to the Waikato Gun Club in Hamilton to attend the fifth shoot of the season. It was a bitterly cold day attended by 125 shooters (22 squads), with numbers down on the previous shoots mainly because same schools are already on holiday. It was the Waiuku girls team of Nicole Saunderson and Zoe Groot who came home with a silver medal for their efforts only four points beind the winners, Hauraki Plains. Zoe also claimed fourth in the girls individuals section. The boys team had a bit of an off day unfortunately, but Dean Sands managed to secure ninth overall for the day and was the top Waiuku College shooter again. Both coach Les Clarke and manager Jo Sands were proud of first year shooter Ellen Ballintine who stood up to the mark and shot well, shooting a personal best. The next shoot for the team is at Thames on August 15.
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Waiuku Police and residents of a Hull Road property are looking for answers after a crash in the early hours of Sunday morning. Waiuku Primary School teacher Carolyn Edwards and her family were asleep through the incident, but woke on Sunday morning to find a broken power pole, a smashed fence and telephone wires snaking across the property. It appears a vehicle travelling towards Waiuku along Hull Road has lost control and skidded across the centre line, striking the pole and carrying on past it to collect the fence. The vehicle then drove from the scene, but workers who were repairing the pole said it must have been a serious crash, and whoever was in the vehicle was lucky to survive. Carolyn is keen to find out the driver’s details as the damage is extensive. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Waiuku Police. Above: Carolyn Edward’s daughter Tiana with the remains of a strainer post from their fence.
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Barfoot & Thompson support womens health A women’s health seminar to be held at the Pukeoware Hall on Thursday, (July 18), will also benefit Starship Hospital, with all proceeds being donated to the Trust. Barfoot and Thompson are one of the major sponsors of Starship, and the Waiuku branch is sponsoring the women’s health seminar, which will feature international speaker Diana Burgess. Diana is a naturopath, and is expected to deliver an informative
evening crammed full of important information for women of all ages. Topics that will be covered on the night include the importance of hormonal balance, info on why hormones can make fat loss difficult, reproductive health including IVF, breast health and dietary advice, hormonal information for teens, and natural solutions for menopause and peri-menopause. Other topics include solutions for painful, heavy or irregular cycles
and understanding the link between adrenal fatigue and PMS. The event starts at the Pukeoware Hall at 7pm and runs to 9pm, with limited tickets available. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased from Barfoot and Thompson, 16 Queen Street, Waiuku. Contact 235 0880 for further information or to support the event. There will be raffles available on the night to further assist with fundraising for Starship.
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Long-time Franklin representative on the Counties Manukau District Health Board, Don Barker has decided not to stand for a fifth term, but is hoping worthy local candidates will step forward for the challenge this year. “I was first asked to stand representing the Franklin ward in 2001 and have since been reelected for a total of four terms (12 years),” Don says. “I am proud to have served the people of Franklin for that time and believe we have revolutionised the Counties Manukau Health system with even more major changes now being implemented. I am also proud in my role as Chair of the Facilities Modernisation Programme to have overseen the building of $500 million worth of new modern facilities which have changed the face and the working conditions of staff and the welfare of patients. “Franklin must have representation so we need local candidates and we must give them support to be elected as we in Franklin are only 10% of electorate,” he notes, adding he hopes the region will get in behind a local representative.
Thanks again to the people who respond to my column. It is gratifying to receive your comments. In last week’s story on the success of young Gregory Capper-Conijn we talked of him winning the Holley Geck Memorial Trophy. This trophy arose after Jersey NZ approached the Geck Family and asked if they could do a trophy in the memory of Holly. The Kumeu A & P Show also approached the family regarding an award, and the Geck family donated one to Holly’s old school at Patumahoe Primary - the trophy is known as the Encouragement Trophy. The Awhitu I received an email from Susan Thorn and Alan Robertson, whose friend Michael Caldwell owned the craft Awhitu in the 1990s and sold it about 1997. Alan said that about a year ago the vessel was seen near the wharf at Thames. I wonder if it is still there? Rotary Books I have received an email asking if there is any Pukekohe depot to drop off books for the Rotary Club of Waiuku Book Fair in September. Yes there is, it is Action Office Products Depot, 142 Manukau Road, Pukekohe.
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van to get it home. Prior to this news, my husband was not able to get out of the house, and since then he has been right around Waiuku and, psychologically is so much happier now. Then a few months ago, I enquired into getting the Lions help with an exercycle to help strengthen him. I was asked to write a letter setting out my request and this went before the Lions meeting. The Lions members agreed as long as my husband had clearance from his doctor. This was given and the exercycle has been delivered and is in use every day. Thanks you Lions. Your members are one in a million. You go the extra mile to enable people to be independent and ensure that their self confidence never drops. Gill Featonby
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Red tape, not mud, swamps Mudlarks After three years of toiling in the mud, the Waiuku Mudlarks have had to halt their work clearing mangroves from the town basin after council officers told them they were in breach of their resource consent. The Mudlarks were stunned - they had understood the monitoring of the consent was a council issue, and after a series of meetings in recent weeks the causes of the issue have been identified, but the Mudlarks can still not yet return to work. There are a number of issues that have come to a head recently. Originally, the Franklin District Council applied to the Auckland Regional Council for a resource consent for the Mudlarks to begin the long-awaited clearance project. That consent was granted, with monitoring conditions the responsibility of the FDC. Following the Auckland Supercity merger, the ARC ceased to exist, as did the FDC, so the Auckland Council became both the monitoring body (instead of the ARC), and the resource consent holder (on behalf of the FDC). Recently, council officers discovered the monitoring conditions had not been met. Auckland Council are now undertaking work to comply
with the consent (including photography, research notes and planting around the estuary edge), but until that is done, no new resource consent can be issued. Complicating it further, is that the Mudlarks are technically a volunteer group working for the Auckland Council. This means that the group have to complete Health and Safety courses to ensure the Council is covered in case of an accident. The end result of the circuit of red tape is that the Mudlarks can do no work at all as a group until they have completed the courses, and can not extend their mangrove removal until a new consent is issued something which could take as long as 12 months. The Mudlarks feel they should have some sort of interim consent to allow them to complete the project they have already cleared 9 hectares (and 900 tonnes!) of mangroves and are around a hectare from completing this stage of the project. Franklin Local Board chair Andy Baker sympathises with them, saying that rural people often shake their heads at what seems like ‘city rules’, but says it’s just a fact of life that the paperwork side of it has to be completed. “We’ve identified some of the issues, we are trying to fix
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it, and we’ve found money with the local board to do some of the work to mitigate the resource consent issues,” he said last week. “These guys are doing a fantastic job for the community, and the last thing we want is to hold them up any longer than we need to, but we have to comply with the rules like every other resource consent holder.” Asked whether it was likely the Mudlarks could get back into action sooner than a
year away, Andy said he certainly hoped so. “I’d like to see how they could justify that (a year delay), we need to be seen to be getting on to this with some urgency and let these guys get back to work. They’ve made a huge difference to the estuary. We’ve got keen people, they are equipped and resourced and doing a good job. Why would we want to do anything to hold them up?”
Locals backing the team The Post Newspaper received a letter this week signed by 54 local residents asking that the council do everything in its power to help the Mudlarks get back to work. The letter reads: We, the undersigned, wish to express our disgust and anger at the action to stop the Mudlarks from continuing their work on removing the mangroves from our waterways. As pointed out by John Fairburn in last week’s Post, the Mudlarks have done a
tremendous job and saved the authorities hundreds of thousands of dollars, the water views are coming back and making Waiuku a great place to live and encouraging visitors to our lovely town. The undersigned all agree, let’s get some action within Waiuku and get the authorities to explain what the problem is, the way to resolve it, and get the Mudlarks back working. We are entitled to answers, so please, give the answers to the people of Waiuku.
KARAKA Luxury living for the extended family or nannies quarters. An architectural touch is evident throughout the 556m2 home with large windows capturing all day sun. The excellent floor plan has good flow, from the open plan, very bright and spacious kitchen that has everything to offer the serious chef, to the superb living rooms where you will enjoy the water views from the patio, perfect for soaking up the sun and to entertain friends and family. This top quality five bedroom family home is set on a 4101m2 site estuary edge in prestigious Roseneath Road in Karaka. Viewing by private appointment only. Expressions of interest are invited by the 7th of August 2013. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh689 For a free no obligation appraisal from an agent that gets results:
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FOCUS Y T R E P PRO TRICT IS D IN L FRANK
11 Bowen Street, Waiuku
Leonie's Section and Bareland Selection
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SEAVIEWS 1.41 ACRE RURAL OUTLOOK 2.47 ACRES SUBDIVISION 1.2ACRES - 3.6 ACRES 4 SITES FROM 518M2 TO 561M2 ESTABLISHED AREA 638M2 CORNER SITE 843M2
HERE'S TO A GREAT START $265,000
$230,000 + GST (if any) $230,000 + GST (if any) From $290,000 each $230,000 each $165,000 $225,000
A beaut first home with a modern kitchen and bathroom.Large lounge with wood burner and three double bedrooms. Insulated top and bottom and an HRV fitted make this well maintained property a cosy place to be in the winter. Double garaging with a remote door on a 685m2 fully fenced site make this an ideal place for a young family. Call now for an appointment to view.
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WAIUKU
WAIUKU VIEWS OVER WAIUKU - $319,000
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5,479m2 gently north sloping block next to 31 hectares of covenanted bush. Build your dream home! Close to school, harbour beaches and within 80mins of Auckland. Call Julie Q to view.
Offers under $295,000
You need to inspect this private 1960s home with a contemporary feel, situated at the end of a cul-de-sac with exceptional water views. A charming home that boasts a large north facing lounge that leads on to substantial decking, three bedrooms, and large kitchen. Insulation under floor and ceiling installed with a HRV fitted. One single and one double garage on the standard kiwi 1/4 acre (1012m2)
Walk across the road to the supermarket, situated right in the heart of Waiuku. Close to Waiuku College and Medical Centre. 3 bedrooms, spacious open plan living. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing
WAIUKU
3 bedrooms, open plan living, single internal access garaging. Fully fenced section. Currently rented.A great opportunity to be in the property market.
WAIUKU
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WAIUKU QUIET COUNTRY LIFESTYLE - $320,000
Elevated with a northeast aspect at the end of a quiet country lane. Lovely rural views with a good access road. Relocate or build on the 7056m2 site in a prime location. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf504 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075
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WAIUKU NEAT AS A PIN - $364,000
WAIUKU MOVING TO NEW HORIZONS - $375,000
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This 3 bedroom home set on a 758m2 section has family life epitomised. Located in a quiet cul de sac. On a fully fenced section and is both child and pet friendly. There is a large deck at the rear offering a private coffee area. Phone to view now.
2 townhouses. 3 bedrooms. Ensuite. Double garage. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh667 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
7 Large sections. From 2533m2 to 3130m2 Close to township. Zoned rural residential. All have power & phone to the gate. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbs436 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
3 bedrooms, separate lounge plus family room. Partly renovated.New kitchen & bathroom.Double separate garaging on 1074m2.
Handy to Waiuku town centre & Waiuku College, spacious with 3 double bedrooms, underfloor heating in bathroom. Vendors are on the move. Phone Marleen or Leonie to arrange a viewing.
WAIUKU
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh677 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722 Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
Open Home: 14 Brookesmith Drive, Sun 1:00 – 1:30pm
CUL DE SAC LIVING $415,000
ER F F O WAIUKU R E ROOM TONRUN, U D JUMP & PLAY - $498,000
Lovely family home with 3 bedrooms and semi ensuite.Combined dining and kitchen with spacious lounge. Family room flows through ranch slider to decking. Double internal access garaging set on 851m2 section.
Set on 2907m2 fully fenced, ideal for pets or kids. Stream along one boundry with mature plantings. 3 double bedrooms, master has ensuite. Open plan kitchen/dining with separate lounge. Extra shedding - 2 double garages one with internal entry View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh660 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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Just over an acre, 10 min to Waiuku. 4 brms, 2 bthrooms, open plan with gas hob & oven. Wood burner for winter, sleepout & chook house. Bring your paint brushes to this 1930s home to bring it back to life. Double plus single gge, off street parking. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf679 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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DELIGHTFUL LIVING $489,000
IDEAL LIFESTYLE STARTER $475,000
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WAIUKU - NEW LISTING
TO BE BUILT $379,000 each
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WAIUKU - NEW LISTING
INVESTMENT OR 1ST HOME $315,000
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5 Bedrooms. Master with ensuite. Kitchen/dining, family room. Sep lounge, double internal garaging. Fully fenced section. Phone now to view.
WAIUKU
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A MANS PARADISE $495,000
OOZING CHARM AND CHARACTER $495,000
Yes! Calling all men with 'valuable possessions' here is the dream place for you. A 180m2 shed including 72m2 of modern living consisting of two bedrooms and open plan living area and kitchen opening on to a sunny patio with a great rural outlook. Set on 1.26 ha only 3 kms from the popular KariotahiBeach
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Recently renovated 3 double brms, master with ensuite. Spacious living, sep lounge. Lovely polished floors & fully fenced section. Tucked down ROW. Walk in and be impressed
WAIUKU
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LIFESTYLE IN TOWN $505,000 Tucked down a tree lined drive is this 4 bedroom well maintained home. Double separate garaging plus barn. Private and secluded set on 9870m2. Plenty of room for the kids and the animals.
WAIUKU 15 ACRES CLOSE TO TOWN - $499,000
Only 5 mins from town is this well maintained, grazed 15 Acre block suitable for stock and horses. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf663 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
WAIUKU
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AWHITU PENINSULA PERFECTION - $499,000
WAIUKU RUNOFF OR LIFESTYLE - $650,000 + GST (if any)
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Fabulous 4 bedroom with ensuite on 1 acre with a share of 31 Hectares of covenanted native bush.
4 bedroom Jennian home with 7 acres and 180 deg panoramic views of ManukauHarbour with semi self containedsleepout and extra garaging, only 10 minutes from Waiuku.
WAIUKU
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WAIUKU
WAIUKU WORLD CLASS COASTAL LOCATIONS - $900,000 each
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An extensive family home of 5 bedrooms, 3 living areas and 3 bathrooms. A designer kitchen and open plan family area lead on to an extensive portico and swimming pool complex, the large separate media room also has access to this area. The 2510m2 grounds have been professionally landscaped and there is coded gate access. This is one of the top properties in Waiuku and it awaits your inspection now.
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WAIUKU
TANTALISING, TASTEFUL & TOP CLASS - $ POA
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Stunning executive masonry home. Schist features & high ceilings. Top quality appliances, entertainers kitchen opening onto patio area also designed for entertaining with fireplace & pizza oven. 4 bedrooms. Master is extra large with wir & ensuite. Guest room handy to main bathroom & another 2 large additional bedrooms with a bathroom strategically placed between. Downstairs boasts an expansive area currently utilized as a gym, bar & rumpus room. Double garaging & landscaped gardens complete this private oasis with rural views.
Luxury living for the extended family or nannies quarters.An architectural touch is evident throughout the 556m2home with large windows capturing all day sun. The excellent floor plan has good flow, from the open plan, very bright and spacious kitchen that has everything to offer the serious chef, to the superb living rooms where you will enjoy the water views from the patio, perfect for soaking up the sun and to entertain friends and family.This top quality five bedroom family home is set on a 4101m2 site estuary edge in prestigious Roseneath Road in Karaka. Viewing by private appointment only. Expressions of interest are invited by the 7th of August 2013. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh661
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID osbh591 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
Fabulous ocean side acreages. Spectacular views over the Tasman sea& easy access to Kariotahi Beach, make these a sought after location! Both blocks have access to a fresh water lake stocked with trout and is also a great place for a cool dip on a hot summers day. The West Coast beach is a great playground for fishermen, horse riders and is world renowned kite surfers.
EXECUTIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAVAGANZA $765,000
Main house consisting of 3 double bedrooms - one with ensuite. In addition there is also an attached sep 1 bedroom unit with its own bathroom & kitchenette. Set on elevated 1512m2 site with triple car garaging. Desirable Bay View Drive.
WAIUKU
ESCAPE TO PRIVACY $725,000
This outstanding building site on 8.37ha is available to 1 lucky purchaser. Power & phone to gate & an easement to bore water. Driving access to Kariotahi Beach & freshwater lake stocked with trout. Only 5mins from Waiuku, 40 mins to Auckland Airport & hour to Auckland CBD. Call now to view this exciting lifestyle opportunity in a superior gated subdivision (2 other larger blocks also available for sale).
OFFERS WANTED $699,000 WAIUKU
Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075
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AWHITU SPECTACULAR LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY - $817,000 View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf687 Contact: Ph Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722 Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
Private 120 year old villa. Mod kitchen & bathroom complement the character of this warm inviting home. Large double garaging & 2 carports. Situated away from the main dwelling is a mod 2 brm home with extensive harbor views, single garage with sleep-out and a stable/loosebox yard complex. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf557
Step into a world of privacy down a quiet row, this home has a lovely indoor/ outdoor flow to your own cabana to enjoy a glass of bubbles or cocktails. 4 double bedrooms, 2 have ensuites. Open plan living with 3 car garaging. Set on 3,075m2 section, this 280m2 home has plenty of space to play.
This 16.2 hectares of desirable north facing property is located 6.5km from Waiuku main centre. The property has road frontage on two sides. Allowing access to a number of building sites. To view please phone Ray.
Open Home: 53 Ben Westhead Rd, Sun 1:00 – 1:45pm
WAIUKU OOZING CHARM WITH 2 HOMES - $625,000
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Meet Toni & Fleur Come in and enjoy our warm, cosy boutique Hairdressing is our passion. For the month of July as a thank you, everyone will leave with a V.I.P card. ** Celebrating our 1st year in our new boutique **
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Shop Local When you spend a dollar locally, it multiplies Locally owned businesses tend to do business with other locally owned businesses and aren’t constrained to buy only from a national distributor. They bank with local banks, advertise in local newspapers and purchase local services such as accounting and printing. Each time a dollar is re-spent in the local economy, it’s like new income – creating a “multiplier effect” - rather than this money “leaking out” through remote corporate headquarters and centralized purchasing departments. Community ownership Local business owners live and invest in their community. This makes them less likely to leave and more likely to understand how their business affects the community. A more stable economy An economy composed of many small, locally owned businesses is more stable and often more prosperous over the long-term than one dependent on a handful of absenteeowned companies. Local ownership ensures that businesses are firmly rooted in the community. They are unlikely to move and will do their best to weather hard times.
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Upset win clinches playoff Waiuku soccer make it three in a row
After an impressive Counties Power Club Rugby competition the majority of the semi-finalists have been found. Manurewa caused the upset of the season beating Ardmore Marist 44-25 to secure a play offs berth and claiming the Counties Power Cup in the process which they will now keep until next year. It is only the second game Ardmore Marist have lost all season with Manurewa proving to be Ardmore Marist’s bogie ground. The visitors took their eye off the game against a very impressive and motivate Manurewa side who put on a top performance for Loki Crichton 100th game for the green and white. The hosts applied pressure right from the first whistle with Manurewa try fest starting with Mark Talaese, Ben Masoe and Ahsee Tuala dotting down in the first half with several tries came from counter attacks. A penalty to AJ Alatimu took the half time score to 19-3. Ardmore Marist got three late tries to Whaiora Rangiwai, Jason Guthrie, Alamanda Motuga to make the score line look better but Manurewa’s Lachland Collier scored a try at the end of the match. Ardmore Marist’s Karl Ropati finished up the season as the top try scorer on the PGG Wrightson leader board with a grand total of 12. The last game of the season proved one too many for Patumahoe as they experienced their worst defeat of the
season going down 56-9 to Pukekohe. It was a complete 80 minute performance that Pukekohe have been searching all season. It was good execution from the forwards to the backs. Patumahoe did give it to Pukekohe in the second half with multiple pick and go’s but Pukekohe’s defence was resilient. Karaka would be thinking they had done enough to make the play offs after beating Bombay 31-18 but Ardmore Marists shock loss to Manurewa has kept them out of the semi finals, one point behind Manurewa. The two teams traded penalties then Bombay scored an intercept try by winger Sepuloni Taufa which Ki Anufe converted. Karaka replied with their own converted try to hooker Sione Anga’aelangi who ran 40m in his first try of the day taking the score to 13-all at halftime. Karaka got two penalties at the beginning of the second spell. Bombay kept in the hunt after scoring their second try of the day to prop Sione Faletau which closed the lead to one point for the hosts. A good forward effort from Karaka, saw Anga’aelangi dot down for his second try which was converted from out wide by Antonio Lavemai. Karaka strung together a series of phases down the right hand side for centre Antonio Lavemai to score. Karaka needed four tries to make the play offs and looked threatening at the very
end but the time was up on the referees watch. Waiuku finished third on the table one point ahead of Manurewa to take their place in the semi-finals after beating Papakura 75-3. For Papakura Bradley Wade got them on the board with a penalty. Papakura fought hard the whole match against a well structure Waiuku side. Waiuku’s tries came from a returned Armyn Sanders at first five-eight, hooker Kato Nganeko, wing Joe Dawson, and second-five Louie David. Halfback Lucky Palamo, prop Maka Tatafu and lock Tony Misa score two each. Fullback Thomas Halse scored a try and kicked 10 out of 11 conversions to finish on top of the PGG Wrightson leader board points table. Next weekend the McNamara Cup (Premier) semi finals are: 2:45pm - Ardmore Marist vs Manurewa at Ardmore Marist 1 2:45pm - Pukekohe vs Waiuku at Pukekohe 1 In the Premier Reserve grade there were some very close matches with Pukekohe holding out Patumahoe 1714, Ardmore Marist edging out Manurewa 18-13, Karaka snatching a 17-15 win over Bombay and Waiuku defeating Papakura 50-12. Bob Chandler Memorial (Premier Reserve) semi final are: 1pm - Karaka vs Bombay at Karaka 1 12:30pm - Ardmore Marist vs Manurewa at Ardmore Marist 1
Big week for local rugby
Brierley Anderson, left, and Angel Bottomley, in action at Waiuku Netball on Saturday.
Pukekohe bowls results Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club Bowls June tournament results were: June 4th: 1st Mike Cavanagh Henry Mercer April Downs, 2nd Lyn Welch Jenny Welch Thelma Munn, 3rd Don McLean Glyn Judson Ann McLean June 11th: 1st Brian Paulsen Kevin Orsbourn Ewen South, 2nd Mike Martinovich Glyn Judson Adrienne Tilyard, 3rd Brodie Dick Glen Newton Irene Hadley June 18th: 1st Peter Sinclair Joy Sinclair Sam Compston, 2nd Josh De Jongh John Deverell Mary Whitelaw, 3rd Malcolm Sharp Ron Wellwood Blondie Taupo June 25th: 1st Mike Martinovich Glyn Judson Ann McLean, 2nd Frank Hallinan Lyall Agate Ova Salomo, 3rd Trevor Bowden Ken Mackenzie Alan Fulton Bayleys Classic Fours Friday June 28th: 1st Glyn Tunley Mike Cavanagh Chris Walker Len Corney, 2nd Mike Martinovich Glyn Judson Mary Bush Ann McLean, 3rd Brian Paulsen Yvonne Urwin Tom Bracken Kevin Orsbourn, 4th Don Ramsey Adrienne Tilyard Ken Mackenzie Beni De Boni, 5th Paul Hickey Harry Williams John Taylor Mike Martin.
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It is a big week for rugby in the Counties Manukau region with Tana Umaga and Steve Jackson announcing their Steelers squad today (Tuesday), semi-finals in the CountiesManukau club competitions on Saturday and the four time World Champion Black Ferns will play England in a test match at ECOLight Stadium at 2.35pm on Saturday afternoon 20 July at 2.35pm. Tickets are $10, Students with ID$5 and kids 13 and under are free. Tickets are available at the gates. The Counties-Manukau club finals will be on the following Saturday 27 July at ECOLight Stadium. For more information visit www.steelers.co.nz.
Waiuku Golf results Results of the Waiuku Golf Mid Week Open 11-7-13 Div One 1st Gross Jonathon Morley 73, 1st Nett John Boylan 66, 1st S/fd Jerry Kuggeleijn 41, 2nd Gross Fred Watts 75, 2nd Nett Merv Price 70, 2nd S/ fd Frank McGrath 37, 3rd Sfd Wayne Martin 37, 4th S/fd Louis King 36,5th S/fd Darren Whyte 36,. Div Two 1st Gross Jim Johnston 86, 1st Nett Owen Yorke 67, 1st S/fd Alan Stichbury 38. 2nd Gross Graham Hira, 30, 2nd Nett Phil Hunt 69. 2nd S/fd Sid Thornton 37. 3rd S/fd Christopher Peet 37, 4th S/ fd Barry Ivey 36, 5th S/fd Bruce Wilson 36. Two`s Martin Tribe, Kerry Martin, Mike Elder,John Boylan, Jim Johnson, Greg Lowe, Murray Armstrong, Brent Dawson, John Toogood, Malcolm Turner. Nearest The Pin, Div One
Mike Elder, Div Two Merv Price, Ladies Margaret James, Teams 1st Ross Luke, Alan Stichbury, Graham Hira, Frank McGrath. Teams 2nd Patrick Dowd,John Boylan, Delia Fleming, Jim Johnston. 13-7-13 Saturday Haggle: Div One 1st Leon Robbie 42, 2nd Ivan Van Niekerk 40, 3rd Tom Harper 38, 4th Brendan Watts 38, 5th Todd Geayley 38, 6th Rory Kimber 37, 7th Jerry Kuggeleijn 37. Div Two 1st Dominic Olson 40, 2nd Owen Yorke 39, 3rd Colin Thomson 38, 4th Phil Hunt 37, 5th John Bancroft, 6th Bryan Johnson 35, 7th Mike Derecourt 35. Div One Best Gross Brendan Watts 74. Div Two Best Gross, Dominic Olson 84. Two`s Jim Johnson,Tahuna Minhinnick, John Morris, Phil Thompson, Colin Thomson, Brendan Watts, Owen Yorke. Phone: 09 235 7835
Waiuku AFC faced NZ’s fifth largest city in the weekend with the visit of Tauranga City. On the back of two vital wins in their last two games, Waiuku had moved into sixth place in the table, one place behind Tauranga so a win was important if Waiuku had any chance of overtaking them. It didn’t start well for Waiuku when young Mitch Hill rolled his ankle in the warm up and he was replaced at right mid by another youngster entering the first team set up, Tyler Lord. Tauranga menaced early when leading goal scorer Jack McNab got free of Jerry Hubbard but goalkeeper Phil van Den Broek saved with his legs. Captain Cody Ralph got clear at the other end and with the keeper to beat, the Tauranga player got a hand to Ralph’s shot and tipped it round the post. Waiuku were starting to get the ball out wide using Lord and George Winship but the final ball wasn’t meeting its mark. Winship fired just over the bar from a direct free-kick and Duffy nearly created a chance when the keeper spilled a loose ball but the ball rolled to safety. The second half started just as brightly. Mitchel Thomasen entered the fray for the injured Sam van Pomeron and his combination with Elliot Crean kept the dangerous Jack McNab under control. Waiuku were becoming more dominant and an attack from fullback Darren Woolnough created a long range distance effort for Lord but it sailed over the bar. Then came the turning point. Ralph got free of the Tauranga back four and just as he looked like scoring, the Tauranga defender took his legs out and the referee pointed to the spot. The Tauranga player had to watch from the sidelines as he received his marching orders and Ralph scored from the resulting penalty. The introduction of Callum Benson gave Waiuku its second goal. Benson got free from his marker and the keeper could only parry his goal-bound effort into the path of Derek Sinclair who fired high into the net. Benson went close again but Waiuku closed the game out and took the three points on offer. Coach Jim Evans said “Another entertaining battle today. We didn’t prepare as well as we would of liked this week but you cant take it away from the boys as they put in an immense effort. Man of the match is shared between Elliot Crean and Darren Woolnough.”
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S & G Cleaning Services. 18 years experience, domestic cleaning a specialty. Windows cleaned on request. Reasonable hourly rates. Phone 238 7980 or 021 296 0718.
WAREHOUSE SPACE. Small, Med & Lge. Easy access. Ph Sam 021 671 960. Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku.
ADULT ACCESSORIES, adult toys, massage oil, lubes, Women’s Health & Sexuality Books & lots more available online www.vibes.co.nz.
ACCOUNTING & Payroll Services EOM Accounts, GST & PAYE. Call PME Enterprises Ltd. 09 235 0461 or email: petemarg. enterprises@xtra.co.nz for a free consultation. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MASTERS Terry, Val and family extend their sincere appreciation to all those who sent cards, flowers, cooking, phone calls & visits at the time of Terry’s passing. Your support and love has helped us through a sad time.
BOATS BOAT REPAIRS, dinghy or trailerboats. Fibreglass or wooden. All jobs considered ph Tony on 235 3545 or 021 598 662.
CARAVANS LONG TERM - free local delivery from $60 per week plus bond. Ph: 09 232 1814.
CLEANING CLEANING vacant houses, windows, offices, carpet shampooing & exterior waterblasting. Plus maintenance. FREE quotes. Ph Allan or Lynette 09 235 9333 or 027 272 6249
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FIREWOOD FIREWOOD Bargain. 4 Metres Mac/pine $300 Delivered. 2 Metres $170. Ph/txt 021 744 970 or 235 0065. DON and Gaylyn, this season’s pine firewood. $75 per cube, delivered and stacked. Ph. 235 9588
FOR HIRE FIREWOOD splitter Phone 235 7733 or 021 305 111 BOUNCY Castle hire. Elephant, Tiger for kids. Sumo, Boxing, Jousting for Adults. Ph: 09 235 5297 or 0274 260 040.
FOR LEASE OFFICE SPACE downstairs from $90 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam 021 671 960. Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku. OFFICE SPACE upstairs from $110 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam 021 671 960. Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku.
WORKSHOP SPACE. Easy access. Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku. Ph Sam 021 671 960. 4 Martyn Street, Large Building, very good location, $350+GST and expenses PW. Phone: 027 38 33317.
FOR RENT 1 Bedroom self contained unit. $170 per week, power and water included. Peaceful, private setting on lifestyle block, close to Waiuku town. Ph: 021 234 5321 LOVELY 2 bedroom home $280 per week close walking to Waiuku main street. Very big section and garage, No dogs or cats. 09 2359868.
FOR SALE COCKY’S CORNER for fencing & roofing iron, timber, hardware, plywood, pavers, gates, garden sheds & more. 123 Queen St, Waiuku. Ph 235 9880 or 235 2386.
ROSEMARY - I will prune your rosemary bush for you in return for the produce. Upright as opposed to trailing varieties sought. Call Martine 027 475 9580 TREES for sale. Taraire and Karaka $5 each. Ph: 09 235 2738 2008 Nissan Micra, 1.4 petrol, 4 door hatch, auto, 23,500 kms, excellent cond. $13,000 ono. Ph: 021 1068187. REPLACE your Commodore key rubbers for $47.50. Need your old key to do it. Phone 021 075 8642.
FREE ANY old scrap metal removed. Old batteries, expired gas bottles, old cars, lawn mowers, etc. Ph Martin 021 128 5953 / 238 3005.
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WAIUKU MINI STORAGE. Various sized units available. Individually alarmed. Ph 0274 982 375.
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LAUNDROMAT. Open 7 days. Drop off service and self service. Detergents included. Sports clothing, commercial, wash, dry and fold. Laundry 4 U. Between Video Ezy and Pizza Hut, across parking lot from ED Street Restaurant 09 239 2964
Conventional bales, reasonable quality $8.50 incl GST, Ex shed, $10 incl GST delivered. PH: 0800 429 496
HORSE Grazing $30 per week, Waiuku town boundary, shed space available Ph: 021 234 5321.
HAIR DRESSING THE Cutting Room Hair Salon. 33 Breaker Grove, Waiuku. Ladies cuts from $30 & Mens cuts from $25, Colours from $70. Hours: Tues 11-3pm, Wed 9-5pm, Fri 9-til late, Mon & Sat by pre-arranged appts only. Phone Steff 235 7149.
GARAGE SALE GARAGE Sale Sat from 9am sharp (no earlier) to 12pm, 15 Meachen Tce, Waiuku.
FOR all your handyman needs. No job to small. Call David 2352850 or 021 1076684
LAWNMOWING JIMS MOWING Waiuku based operator. Gardening. Lawnmowing Ride On, Residential, Commercial, Mulching, Catching, Edges, Garden Maintenance & Tidy Ups. Ph 0800 4 546 546 or 021 659 390. Free quotes. TOPCUT LAWNMOWING reliable, clean, tidy job Experienced operator. Ph Fred 09 235 5280, 021 902 552. GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach Covering Franklin Area. Lawnmowing, Gardening, Garden clearance, Hedges. Clean, tidy and reliable. Call Brett 021 021 17777 / 09 232 1276.
PAINTING CARLOS Magic Jobs prep work, paint, paper, waterblasting, roof repairs, painting and property maintenance. Professional job done. Free Quotes. Ph: 027 237 3821 a/h 09 235 2665
THE FRAMING SHED Quality Custom Picture Framing 31 Victoria Ave, Waiuku Tues - Fri 9 - 5 Winter Saturdays 10 - 1 or by appt. Ph. Allie 235 0939 / 027 253 4577.
PUBLIC NOTICE Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club Resturant 4 Victoria Ave, Waiuku Hours: Mon, Tues & Wed (will only open if 10 or more bookings). Thurs & Fri: 12pm - 8:30-9pm. Sat & Sun: 2pm - 8:30pm. Thurs night special $17.50 carvery & Sun night special $20 carvery. Bistro, bar snacks & blackboard specials available. Available for functions. Bookings essential Ph: 235 8995
TUITION GREGG’S Drumming Tuition. Beginners to advanced. All styles. No drums needed. Bookings essential. Phone 09 238 7980 or 021 265 2780. (We copy LPs to CD) READING & WRITING 1-1 Tuition. Waiuku and Tuakau. 4½ years upwards. Excellent tutors. Contact Jill at ‘The Frog Pond’. Ph 238 2110. E: jillm@wild-daisies.co.nz
WANTED TREES wanted. Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph or txt Chris 027 212 4590 or 235 0065. QUALITY household furniture, antiques, bric-abrac, collectables, tools. Phone for free quote 235 5555 or 027 277 5026.
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READINGS CLAIRVOYANT Ph Eunice Attwood 235 0022 Publishme.co.nz for profile, books & website links. CLAIRVOYANT/MEDIUMSHIP readings and healing. $40. EFT session and massages available. Phone 235 8486 or 021 02992614
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Importance of having ‘Hormonal Balance’ Natural Solutions for Menopause and peri-Menopause Understand the Causes of Estrogen Dominance Info on why some hormones make FATLOSS different? Hormonal Health for Teens, including info on the pill Solutions for Painful, Heavy or Irregular cycles! Understanding the link between Adrenal Fatigue and PMS? Breast Health, dietary advice and much more…….
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THURSDAY 18th JULY 2013 7.00pm – 9.00pm: mix & mingle from 6.30pm
TICKETS $10.00 EACH
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HEALTH TAI-CHI QIGONG healthy leisure activity, Church Hall, 43 Queen Street, Pukekohe. Thursdays, 1.15pm - $5; 5.30pm $8, 7pm - $8. Practice, theory, green tea, no booking req. just turn up.
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GARDENING THIS is the season for your Roses to be pruned and hydrangeas. Light trees and shrubs, clean ups and garden maintenance. 24 Years exp. Ref available. Ph. 09 235 7176 / 022 659 6126
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THE WORLD’S END (R13) Daily 12.45pm, 6.40pm, 8.45pm THE WOLVERINE (M) Wed 24th July 3pm (3D), 8.30pm (3D) PACIFIC RIM (M) Daily 3pm (3D-NOT WED), 6pm (3D), 8.30pm (2D) EPIC (PG) Daily 10.45am (2D), 2.45pm (3D), 4.45pm (3D) LONE RANGER (M) Daily 5.30pm DESPICABLE ME 2 (PG) Daily 10am (2D), 12pm (3D), 4.10pm (3D) MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (G) Daily 10.15am (2D), 12.30pm (3D), 2pm (3D) MAN OF STEEL (M) Daily 8.20pm (2D-NOT WED) TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2013 PAGE 17
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Amcal Waiuku Pharmacy Phone : 09 235 9307 Fax : 09 237 0054 Email : pharmacy@waiuku.amcal.co.nz 40 Queen Street, Waiuku
Open Monday to Friday • 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday • 9am - 2pm Sunday • 10am - 2pm
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WAIUKU COLONY CAT RESCUE Donations of catfood - tins & biscuits wanted. Please drop @ Franklin Vets Any enquiries waiukucolonycats@gmail.com WAIUKU JUNIOR X FACTOR at The Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
SITUATIONS VACANT
KITCHEN DYNAMICS
The World Challenge Team from Waiuku College would like to say a massive THANK YOU to all those who supported their Dave Upfold the hypnotist fundraiser held at Waiuku College last week. Mr. H was our winner of the raffle and has been notified. THANK YOU to everyone who came to both nights it was a roaring success.
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Seven Categories
Vocal: 10yrs and under & 11-18 yrs Instrumental: Solo 10yrs
Celebrating Debbie 40th Birthday
This Saturday at Kentish Hotel 7.30pm - Brendon Ham Band. Drinks available from the bar at own cost. Children welcome until 9.30pm. Cake for supper Presence not Presents please. FOR SALE
ALLEY WAY
**NEW Blue adults hand chair $155 ** **NEW Queen mattress $280** Single bed frame $90, King single mattress & frame $185, Rimu table & 6 chairs $450, Round table $65, Round bookcase $450, Oak, art decor cabinet $340, 2x2 green lounge suite $395 31/3 BOWEN ST, WAIUKU NEXT DOOR TO MITRE 10 Ph 09 235 7715 PUBLIC NOTICES
July Holiday Programme Venue: 4 Hamilton Drive Waiuku Hamilton Estate Community Hall Ages: 5-12 $20 /day, per child, (WINZ) subsidized. Contact: Manager Grace 027 255 7316 / 09 235 5242 Programme Supervisor: Shelley 022 310 9871 / Email: grac13@xtra.co.nz Mon 15 Tues 16 Wed 17 Thurs 18 Fri 19
Join the fun making rock mosaic & art muruals (Bus Trip) Movies at Pukekohe Cinema 3 Backing and Sports day – learn Ki o Rahi Craft day, make a wheat bag & plant hanger (Bus Trip) The Kiwi Valley Park – Northland
Activities and trips are subject to change without notice weather dependant. Please note all trips depart the hall at 8:30amarrive back at 5pm. Booking essential.
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or let Val know you are coming on 09 2359110
WISHES TO CONGRATULATE OUR PREMIER SIDE ON REACHING THE SEMI FINALS
Waiuku Rugby Football Club
We ask the town and club members to come and support them in their game against Pukekohe
SATURDAY 20TH JULY 2013, 2.45PM AT COLIN LAWRIE FIELDS PUKEKOHE
Our clubrooms will be open from 6pm after the game to share in the success with the players.
Section 18(3) Sale of Liquor act 1989 The Shires LTD has made application to the District Licensing Agency at Franklin for the renewal of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 47 Queen Street, Waiuku known as The Shires Ltd. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is intended to be sold under the licences are: Monday to Sunday, 12 noon - 12 midnight. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of The Auckland District Licensing Agency at 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 (ten) working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the Auckland District Licensing Agency at Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142 This is the first publication of this notice.
To apply please email your details to Colin: colin@kitchendynamics.co.nz
and under,11-18yrs Dance: 18yrs and under (must not exceed 5mins).
KNIGHT & DICKEY
Overall Winner - Prize $100
HEAVY TRANSPORT MECHANIC
Trophy for the winning school Entry fee $5.00 per category. Please no CD’s with vocals backing music only (or band available for backing).
WAIUKU DISTRICT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
To be successful in this role you will need to be: - Trade qualified joiner - The ability to work unsupervised.
The person we seek will: - Be flexible to changing & demanding work priorities - Be able to work well within a small team The successful candidate will be required to have their own hand tools, have previous cabinet making & installing experience.
Sunday 18th August @ 1pm
Inviting all my Friends and Colleagues
Kitchen Dynamics have a vacancy for a full-time experienced Cabinet Maker & Installer.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call 09 235 7553 or 027 332 3929 for more details. All members, guests and affiliates welcome.
Hosted by the Waiuku Country Music Club.
A position has become available as a mechanic for our fleet of heavy truck & trailers. Previous experience with diesel truck & trailers will be an advantage in this position. This position is five days per week, with overtime & also includes Saturday mornings. Reply in the first instance giving previous experience in writing to: Graham Dickey P.O. Box 49 Waiuku
Awhitu Landcare
WANTED
HAS MOVED to Awhitu Road, Matakawau (next door to the Awhitu District School) where we have a new native plant nursery for community revegetation projects.
Wool Wanted Knitting Grannies are running short of wool, to knit for babies and children at Middlemore. Can you help please: Drop off to 2/ 85 West Street, Pukekohe. Thank you Joan Loader, convenor of Knitting Grannies.
We collect seed and grow thousands of healthy local plants for the benefit of the peninsula environment Run by volunteers who regularly gather for a few hours of fellowship with their hands in the soil We guarantee it’s great for the soul
Nursery Open Day
come along & see what we do there
10am to 2pm Saturday 20th July more info - ph 09 235 1616 landcare@awhitu.org.nz RAFFLE RESULTS
Otaua School PTA Raffle,
Draw supervised by Constable Lorriane Borrell. 1st: 0323, 2nd: 0542. All winners have been notified by phone. Thank you to DB Short Builders LTD, Dynamic Flooring, Gary Pyes 100 %, Waiuku Supervalue, Wild Olive Pizza, Rainbows End & United Video Waiuku. Phone: 09 235 7835
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Handling performance issues and getting it right If you’re in business then no doubt the main driving force is to show profitability. As we all know, to achieve this every member of the team has to do their bit. Occasionally there can be a hiccup, like a member of the team not quite pulling their weight and not producing the targets which you have budgeted for. So what do you do about it? It’s not just a matter of replacing them. Current New Zealand employment laws require employers to give their Considering a restructure which could result in the employees the opportunity to meet the standards they require. This could be in the form of more training or enhanced supervision. redundancy of one or more positions within your Generally if an employee is not performing then a performance management programme (PMP) is introduced. A PMP is, or should be, a organisation? specifically designed pathway for the employee to follow. Its objectives should be clearly defined with measurable outcomes and a clear Don’t be trapped by a flaw in the process which understanding of who is going to do what and when. A set time frame should be put in place with arrangements for reviews at given intervals. could result in the lodgement of an expensive Assuming success in the exercise the PMP will also have an ending. personal grievance against you. the fact the most employees believe that a PMP is simply the slippery slope to termination, employers are urged to design the PMP to SeekDespite advice before you commence any redundancy enable the employee to meet the performance levels required and to then go on to a happy and productive working relationship. processes. easy and it should However statistics, if the EMA’s latest release of statistics relating to personal grievances is anything to go We It cansounds advise on all aspects of your be. restructure seem to show and by, the processes neededotherwise. to complete it. According analysis of figures performed by EMA, 85% of employers who were taken to task in the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) Phone now for a to no an obligation quote. were found to have dealt with staff performance issues the wrong way. The cost ofRELATIONS such a mistake can be substantial for an employer. The EMA report claims that a loss in the ERA cost employers an average of EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANTS
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Employees who won their cases averaged an award of $14,625.00. So what is the answer? Employers have to get it right first time round. If you have an employee who you feel is holding back the team by not giving it their all, take the time to seek independent advice from an Employment Law Specialist, an Employment lawyer or an HR adviser. In most cases the advice you receive will more than offset any cost involved. Contact us now for expert, cost effective, employment advice 09 238 3025 or email mark@wehelp.co.nz.
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