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Warning over formula Plunket is eager to ensure parents have all the information they need regarding the current situation of potential contamination of whey protein used in infant formula. Brenda Hynes, Plunket General Manager of Service Development says parents should follow the advice from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). “This is an evolving situation and information is being regularly updated, she says. As at late Sunday night, MPI cannot rule out the following Nutricia Karicare products as potentially contaminated and recommends they are not fed to children until further notice. • Nutricia Karicare Infant Formula Stage 1 for babies from birth. • Nutricia Karicare Stage 2 Followon formula for children from six months old. MPI recommends parents and caregivers use alternative products until further notice. If you are concerned about your child’s health, contact your GP.
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Praise after boys save Nana Two Waiuku Primary School students, eight-year-old Regan and ten-year-old Caleb Wanhill, have been praised by local emergency services personnel after they didn’t panic when they found their Nana collapsed at her Waiuku home. The two boys had gone for a bike ride to see their ‘Nana Rose’ on the first Monday when school returned, but found when they arrived at her house that she wasn’t answering the door. The pair then looked through her window and saw her collapsed on her knees, and struggling to get to the door. Regan stayed with his Nana, while Caleb went door-to-door to find a telephone and dialled 111. Despite being upset over what was happening, he stayed calm as the operator relayed questions to him, and soon he heard the Waiuku Volunteer Fire Brigade alarm sound, and he says he knew then that help was close. Meanwhile, another fire brigade member had turned up at the house to help, and the remainder of the brigade arrived shortly after, while the two boys had a chance to catch up with their Mum and reflect on what had just happened. ‘Nana Rose’ called the Post yesterday and said the boys had saved her, and she is recovering well from her ordeal. To see the Post’s interview with Regan and Caleb, go to www.facebook.com/districtpost. Late yesterday, the video had received 3,700 views.
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The Mudlarks, the volunteer group that has built a barge, a bridge, and is engaged in attempting to clear the Waiuku Estuary of mangroves, has last week completed the formation of an Incorporated Society. The ‘Waiuku Estuary Restoration Society Incorporated’ will allow the group to seek funding for further projects, and to continue with an overall goal to clear the estuary of mangroves from the Needles to the township. While they are presently awaiting Auckland Council to complete some work before they can obtain another resource consent to complete the first stage of the project, the group say they are hoping local people who have been supportive of their work will get behind the new society. Anyone interested in joining the society can contact Dave Gribble on 235 8867, or complete a membership form at the Post Newspaper’s Waiuku offices. The annual membership fee is $10.
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There are few issues that seem to get the local community more riled up than what they perceive as the ‘Big City’ council riding rough-shod over the wants and needs of rural areas. Rightly, or wrongly, there is a perception that our rates pay for a plethora of pen-pushers who spend most of their day looking for ways to invoke legislation to slow, halt, or simply annoy locals trying to benefit their community. Some years ago, I recall attending a series of meetings when Waiuku was having a bus service trialled by the Auckland Regional Council. The buses were up and running and a very nice lady from Auckland Transport arrived at a local community board meeting, where the issue of a bus shelter was raised. The meeting couldn’t decide where the bus stop should be sited, so a transport consultant was arranged, and the matter deferred to the next month. The next meeting saw the issue of siting raised again, with several options put forward, and then there was the issue of funding it. At this stage Transit New Zealand was consulted, and the matter was again deferred. Three months later, the agenda item of where to site the bus stop was again raised for the fifth time, at which point I suggested it might want to be placed where the bus actually stopped, and where the bus had been stopping, in rain, sun and hail, for the past four months. This was a novel suggestion, and one which clearly required further consultation, because when the service trial concluded a year later, there was still no bus stop. Mind you, there were then no buses either, so it wouldn’t have surprised me to see a bus stop (or three) erected. The Mudlarks’ mangrove clearing efforts seem to have fallen into this same endless round of consultation. This week, they have formed an incorporated society, and the community has a chance to support them. Maybe, just maybe, a big-enough turnout may help cut through some of their red tape.
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Words n’ Stuff Thank you for the belly laughs your column engendered yesterday. I felt energised, invigorated even youthful for hours afterward. The myriad of potions and medicines promising us health and wealth are a waste of money; just bottle and market your column, Nigel Ward, you’ll make a mint. What an antidote to the daily doses of gloom and doom served up by television and much of the print and online media. More power to your pen. Judy Nieuwendijk
Top Dog The Top Dog article in the post, (one of the most read papers around) mentioned that I, Alan Dawson, have won the top dog golf tournament “3 times” which is correct. Every top dog competition for me as a runner up and three wins has been with Johnny Morris as my partner, but the article doesn’t say that. Johnny is close to purchasing the book “HOPE” by John Kirwan, I said don’t bother, you can borrow mine. The people that we recognise as mates are giving Johnny a hard time and thus could affect the long term camaraderie amongst this very special team. What can be done about this situation so hopefully we can save face and friendships. So Nigel, we need your advice and input to correct the above so we can get life and the Top Dog bragging rights back on track. On behalf of a three times top dog winner and two times runner up, Alan Dawson and Johnny Morris The editor replies: We understand the anguish Mr Morris must have been suffering after our newspaper came out last week, particularly as he is not only the holder of Top Dog titles, but has also featured on our front page in the past as the course record-holder at the Waiuku club. Accordingly, we checked our notes from the interview, and note that Mr Dawson, in reference to the team’s achievement, made very little mention of Mr Morris at all, and seemed somewhat surprised that we wanted Mr Morris in the team photograph. Further investigation around the local club has revealed the news that Mr Morris has been undergoing physio sessions on a regular basis, purely as a result of carrying Mr Dawson in many years of team competition. We trust this has clarified this issue.
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The Lions Clubs of Franklin district are asking for your help in collecting citrus fruit for the people of Christchurch by donating your unwanted citrus. In past years the Lions have sent a huge container with up to 600 banana boxes of oranges and lemons, which are distributed in Christchurch by the Lions Club of Wigram, to wherever it is needed ie, Hospitals, Schools, Resthomes, Senior Citizens, Orphanages, Kindys and needy families. As one Lion said, “The lemon you run over with your mower sells for around $5 in Rangiora”. The collection point for small quantities in Waiuku is The Goodness Grocer, conveniently located at 9 Queen Street. You can bring your citrus into the store during opening hours, 9am-4.30pm 6th-9th Aug and 10am-2pm 10th Aug. For large quantities, the fruit can be delivered to the shed gate 6 at the A&P Showgrounds Station Rd Pukekohe, from August the 5th to 9th between 1pm and 3pm, or on the 10th of August from 9.30am to 3pm. If you have large quantities of fruit to be collected, please contact the Lions from the following Clubs: Waiuku: Scott Barnes Mob 021 669 255, Pukekohe: Herb O’Donnell Hm 09 238 7016 Mob 0274 725 816, Tuakau: Warwick Martin Hm 09 237 8120 Mob 0272 022 350, Franklin Pakeke: Ron Wellwood 09 239 2155, Te Kauwhata: Ross Laing 07 826 7665, Bombay: Ron Dawbin 09 236 0855 Mob 0274 545 712.
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Taking New Zealand forward As an MP, one of the most important things to me is supporting families and households. National is doing that with our clear plan to take New Zealand forward. At the same time our opponents have been focusing on themselves and other sideshows, and saying no to anything that creates jobs or growth. We are sticking to the plan and we are taking New Zealanders with us. Our plan is about responsibly managing the Government’s finances, so your taxes are spent wisely on the services you need.It’s about building a more competitive and productive economy to help create more jobs, raise incomes, and build opportunities here in New Zealand.It’s about delivering better public services for families – such as schools, hospitals, and keeping our communities safe. And it’s about rebuilding Christchurch so Canterbury families can get their lives back on track. Our plan is getting results for families, households, and businesses. The economy is growing, jobs are being created, weekly wages are increasing, and interest rates are at record lows.Other countries look at our successes with envy.At 2.4 per cent growth in the past year our economy is growing on a par with Australia, and faster than most developed countries. More than 50,000 jobs have been created in the past two
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years and unemployment is 6.2 per cent, lower than most developed countries. More than 60,000 more people are expected to be employed this year while unemployment will continue to drop.New Zealanders have more money in their pockets with average weekly wages growing 2.6 per cent over the past year while the cost of living only went up 0.9 per cent. And the manufacturing sector saw wage growth of 5.2 per cent. That is twice as fast as wage growth in the economy as a whole.In fact, since the beginning of 2009, the average wage in the manufacturing sector has risen a total of 18.1 per cent. Mortgage rates are the lowest since 1965, saving a family with a $200,000 mortgage about $200 a week in repayments, compared to 2008.National’s responsible management has the country on track back to surplus in 2014/15, when we can start repaying debt, reducing New Zealand’s vulnerability to overseas lenders, and building a buffer against future global shocks. Our strong plan is helping build a brighter future for New Zealand families. Follow me on twitter at @PaulHutchisonMP or on Facebook at facebook.com/PaulHutchisonMP
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The Waiuku Volunteer Fire Brigade would like to thank the many people who helped get the equipment taken from the fire appliance. The people who came up with names for the police on face Book. The Post Newspaper and Nigel for putting an item on facebook. Simon and Greg from the Police for their excellent work. The St. Johns who supplied us with a spare defibrillator within ten minutes of finding the gear missing. The unit was sent away for testing. We now will have to get a new one as we are not happy putting the old one back on the appliance as it is a machine used in life and death instances. I would also like to congratulate Regan and Caleb Wanhill for their quick thinking to save their Nana.
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New Zealand Steel enters awards for equal opportunity employment Judging is underway for the ANZ & EEO Trust Diversity Awards NZ 2013, and New Zealand Steel has entered in two of the categories, Tomorrow’s Workforce, and Diversity. The country’s largest employer of staff at one location, New Zealand Steel is pulling out all stops to embrace diversity with initiatives that focus on recruiting and retaining women, older employees as well as Pacific and Maori employees. Part of the BlueScope group of companies, NZ Steel has more than 1,000 employees and several hundred contractors. Brenden Mannix is NZ Steel’s People & External Affairs manager who says females were low in numbers and it discovered part of the reason was unconscious bias. “Also the majority of the small number of women who applied for jobs failed to pass the test for operational roles.” He says that’s because of a lack of experience in a heavy industrial environment along with exposure to common safety systems and terminology. “We want to shape our workforce to reflect
that of the population.” Brenden Mannix As a result of these issues, Mr Mannix says NZ Steel developed an e-learning package to help educate females about the industry and OSH related policies before they work at the mill. “This has enabled us to reach a wider pool of talented and capable female applicants.” Another effort to get female graduates more interested is providing regular tours of the steel mill. “The focus of this is to provide them with an understanding about how it operates and give insight into the operational roles that they could fill. We want to break down the mentality that only men were suitable for these jobs.” Caroline Lomas, Operator, Cold Mill is the first woman being employed from the initiative: “I am really enjoying the role and the team I work with and I’m keeping the boys in line! Initially I was a bit worried about the shift work, but I’ve actually found it to not be as challenging as I originally thought, and it gives me some more freedom and flexibility.”
NZ Steel says it also ensures everyone is paid at the same level based on skills and competence. “To check this we review gender remuneration every six months to check women are not being paid less.” This has led to improved retention of women employees, with an increase in the last 12 months of 3.3% and just five leaving in the same period. The total number of women working for NZ Steel is currently 98. NZ Steel expanded the campaign to include those of Maori or Pasifica decent who may never have been exposed to a manufacturing environment. “We want to shape our workforce to reflect that of the population. Leveraging that diversity is critical to building healthy business relationships and can give us a competitive advantage.” Mr Mannix says the Senior Leadership Team is actively involved in this and supports it 100%. To cope with the ageing population and skills shortage NZ Steel started a programme
to utilise its ageing workforce. Mr Mannix says valued aged employees are given the option to have flexible hours, work part-time and have phased contractual options. Jimmy Mulholland is a 70-year-old worker who has a flexed employment arrangement with NZ Steel: “I have the ability to work flexed hours and change them to suit my needs. At the moment I am working two days a week but I can choose they days I work and am involved in a number of high level projects. I am also able to teach the production workers and think this is a great way to break into retirement, which suits me beautifully!” Mr Mannix says this shows the initiative is beneficial to the business as it draws on the knowledge and skills of the older employee. To date, NZ Steel has 89 employees over 60 and 27 over 65. The oldest staff member is 73. “The more we capitalise on different experiences, opinions, knowledge, ethnicities, genders and ages the more enriched we are as an organisation.”
New smart meters set to be in 37,000 local homes Above: entrants in the annual Rotary Speech competitions. Below: the three winners, Matthew Walters, Peta Butler, and Luke Frost.
Young speechmakers in action Eight students from Primary Schools in West Franklin entertained a gathering of around 80 people on Wednesday evening at the Waiuku Civic Centre. The occasion was the Rotary Club of Waiuku annual primary school speech contest. The contest, which is celebrating its 26th year of competition, is a showcase of young budding speech competitors. The pupils are selected from their respective school and each contestant has two minutes to present a speech on the subject of their choice. They are judged on content, research, information and presentation. The winner from the Waiuku Rotary Primary School
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Butler from Sandspit School and her subject was I Am Old Enough to Be Home Alone Second prize went to Luke Frost from Glenbrook School and his subject was Techno Teachers. Third prize went to Matthew Walters from Pukeoware School and his subject was The Hobbit.
Mighty River Power’s metering business, Metrix, and Counties Power have signed an agreement to roll out smart electricity meters to all 37,000 homes and businesses on the Counties Power network, which covers the area between Papakura and Mercer. The agreement means Counties Power will be the first lines company in New Zealand where retailers and the local lines company have a single smart meter solution for all customers. The new Counties Power owned smart meters will replace the existing manually read electro-mechanical meters. This will enable remote reading of electricity consumption and analytical information for network management. The meters will also enable future capabilities such as outage alerts, and remote load control. “Homes and businesses in the Counties network area will benefit from the latest smart metering technology through the increasing number of information services provided by energy retailers. “These can provide their customers with a detailed
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A bush in the hand is one for the birds Great response for My sister told me the other morning that I have been neglecting my responsibilities to the planet and it was about time I joined everyone else in developing a more holistic and mutually-beneficial relationship with my environment. Frankly, I thought that was a bit unfair. Like many people, I think deeply about global warming, particularly when I am scraping frost off my windscreen and hoping I have enough fossil fuels to keep the fire going for another evening. I’ve awaited the much-predicted rising of sea levels with interest because I live on a hill, and if the scientists can be believed, it will become a beachfront property in a few years, which will triple its value. And yet despite my obvious concern for the world, here I was being told that, cosmically, we should all play our part. To this end, I found myself in her SUV as we drove to Hamilton to collect a blackcurrant bush. To explain slightly; some years ago, my sister decided she would get back to nature and ‘the old ways’ of doing things. She then coerced her family into planting every spare scrap of their section with vegetables, installed some fruit trees, a chicken coop and a rabbit hutch, and learned how to make her own soap, washing powder and bread. All three taste exactly the same. She has concerns over genetic modification, so only uses heritage seeds, which are like normal seeds only twice the price and they don’t grow anything. And because she abhors pesticides her family get their red meat consumption from the four kilos of bugs in every handful of salad. But I digress... she enthuses about how we are a global village and we should all help each other. Accordingly, she found a website which allows you to offer things you don’t want to other people, and in return, you get free stuff from others. Last week, someone offered a blackcurrant bush. It just required digging up, and being brought back to Waiuku. As she explained
Words’n stuff By Post Editor Nigel Ward this to me, the day before, this bush would be something the size of a vase of flowers, and no doubt could be gently lifted from the soil with a kids beach bucket and spade, ready for a new life of environmentallyaware fruit production on her mini-farm. When she turned up with a 3.5-tonne wagon, a toolkit full of lumberjack equipment and a spare bloke, I suspected she may have understated the scale of the job. “Ummm, just how big is a blackcurrant bush?” I asked. “I’ve no idea,” she admitted, glancing away, “I mean, it’s a bush, it can’t be that big.” I looked at her thoughtfully, then considered the chainsaw, 70 feet of rope and the set of grappling hooks she had been shiftily stashing in the car that morning. I’ve learned not to question her, particularly when she is in one of her ‘back to nature’ moments, so I sat quietly as she chastised me about my reliance on technology and how I’d forgotten about the ‘old ways’. Every now and then she would pause in her tirade to answer her Smartphone, shuffle the music on her Ipod or check the settings on her Navman. Eventually, we arrived at a Hamilton home where three women were engaged in clearing a section. Grasping an armload of tools, I staggered along behind Little Miss Nature-lover and into the garden. Not knowing what a blackcurrant bush looks like, I poked hopefully at a small shrub, but the three ladies pointed me to the far corner of the garden. “Where? Just behind that big tree?” I asked. Turns out the ‘big tree’ was, in fact, the
bush in question. “My mother planted that,” one of the ladies said proudly. I’m assuming her mother was one of the crew of the Endeavour, because this bush had clearly been growing, unattended, for at least three hundred years. “Would you like a hand?” the ladies asked. “Oh, no, I’m fine, thanks,” my sister laughed merrily, “I brought a spade.” Muttering under my breath, I calculated the distance between the top of the bush and the neighbouring houses, and then cut some of the outermost twigs off, leaping away as another length came crashing down. With a large woodpile eventually created, I commenced digging around the Bush From Hell, a task made more awkward because someone had built a raised garden either side of it, and behind the bush was a fence with some form of needle-sharp cactus growing along it. An hour later, I paused, watching dazedly as my sweat created a moat around the stupid bush. My sister said she was happy to help me if I wanted, but I’d already guessed from the silk pants, stilleto boots and Trelise Cooper coat that she wasn’t actually expectng to dirty her hands. Eventually, after digging a hole the size of an open-cast coal mine, we crammed Tane Mahuta into the back of the wagon, and headed back to her Garden of Eden. I idled away the time on the drive back by timing my chest pains and calculating the carbon footprint of driving a V6 wagon with three tonnes of tree from Hamilton. Interestingly, the round trip to enable us to care more for our planet created 72kg of C02 emissions, used 45 litres of fossil fuels and required three physio sessions and a box of panadol. Next time she wants me to experience life as it was before, I’m going to go back to the ‘old ways’ and burn her as a witch.
Possum’s rally In the build up to a very special tribute which honours New Zealand Rally great, Possum Bourne, competitors have leapt at the opportunity to register their involvement in the Vantage Aluminium Joinery Possum Bourne Memorial Rally. The rally will feature several tarmac and gravel stages held over the course of one action-packed day allowing spectators in rural South Auckland, Franklin and Waikato to be part of the action which takes place in just over a month’s time, on September 7. The event, which starts and finishes in Possum’s home town of Pukekohe, has already attracted plenty of high-profile entries including New Zealand’s own 2011 Production World Rally Champion Hayden Paddon, as well as four-time New Zealand Rally Champion Richard Mason. Current New Zealand Rally Championship drivers will fight for overall honours beside past champions – including past three-time New Zealand Rally victor Neil Allport returning to the national championship in his historic Ford Escort RS1600. Run by Pukekohe Car Club as the fifth event in the 2013 Brian Green New Zealand Rally Championship, after leaving Pukekohe the event will take to the infamous gravel roads of Maramarua Forest before turning to the sealed surfaces of Hampton Downs Motorsport Park for two stages. The gravel competitors will then head to Ardmore Quarry Road and for final afternoon stages meet up with tarmac drivers for the ‘Power Stage’ being held at Pukekohe Park Raceway. Possum Bourne Memorial Rally Clerk of Course, Stuart Barnett said “the mixed surface format adds a unique spice to the special event, plus with the addition of tarmac stages we’re really looking forward to allowing the public a special look at some amazing cars.”
The Trustees of COUNTIES POWER CONSUMER TRUST invite all Consumers connected to the COUNTIES POWER Network and other interested parties to its AGM to be held on 21 August 2013 at 5:15 PM at the Rata Room of the Counties Inn, Paerata Road, Pukekohe. (Light Refreshments will be available after the meeting.) The Business of the Meeting is to:1. Receive the Minutes of the Annual Meeting held 31 August 2012. 2. Receive the 2013 Trustees’ Annual Report, the Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Report. 3. Appoint the Auditor for the ensuing year [1]. 4. Fix the remuneration of the Auditor [2]. Any statement made by a Counties Power Consumer Trust beneficiary[3] in the meeting shall be recorded for consideration by Trustees.
The audited Financial Statements of the Trust will be available from 31 July 2013 Copies can be collected from the Trust’s Office or downloaded from its website www.countiespowertrust.org.nz Please contact Gail Riddell, Office 6, 23 Hall St, Pukekohe. Phone 09 238 3780. (above Core Pilates Studio in the building on the corner of Stadium Drive and Hall St) [1] [2] [3]
Recommended Resolution: That in accordance with Section 158C (1) of the Electricity Act 1992, the firm of RSM Prince be appointed Auditor of the Counties Power Consumer Trust for the ensuing year. Recommended Resolution: That in accordance with Section 158C (3) of the Electricity Act 1992, the Trustees be authorised to fix the fees and expenses of the Auditors for the ensuing year. An eligible beneficiary is a user of the Counties Power Lines Network. Beneficiaries are entitled to attend and speak at the Annual Meeting but shall not be entitled to vote except on items of Business 3 and 4. [Schedule 1, Rule 8.5 of the Counties Power Consumer Trust Deed of Trust and Section 158C of the Electricity Act 1992.]
Authorised on behalf of the Trustees Gail Riddell (Secretary to the Trustees) 31 July 2013
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Mila awaits permit to travel Mila, the ex-circus African elephant from Franklin Zoo, which was involved in the tragic death of her keeper, Dr Helen Schofield, is being readied to leave for a new home in the United States. Mila will be the last animal to leave Franklin Zoo, and the Zoo said yesterday they were awaiting an import permit from the US Wildlife Service before confirming a departure date. The Zoo confirmed the elephant is likely to be moved between October and December this year. The Franklin Zoo Charitable Trust is the only
organisation to ever fund the care of Mila. There are no other African elephants in New Zealand and to provide for her welfare requirements, she needs to live with other elephants. The Franklin Zoo Charitable Trust will develop a new trust later in the year to provide for the future care and support of Mila’s future. This will be called: M.I.L.A. (Mila’s International Legacy for Animals), which will raise funds for Mila and her future and to honour Dr Helen Schofield’s mission to support animals in need whether native or exotic.
Theatre group working overtime Waiuku Theatre Group members are working overtime this month with four projects in the pipeline – pantomime, a charity variety show, the next play, and another term of theatre classes. President of the Group, Glenda Hagenson, doesn’t know if the club has ever been quite so busy, but adds that the members are very excited and enthusiastic about all the activity. Rumpelstilstkin, this year’s annual Pantomime, is due to open on Wednesday August 14, usually a pre-Christmas performance, it has been
scheduled earlier in the year to avoid clashes with hall bookings and school exams. The pantomime is performed to well over 1000 local school and pre-school children at the Waiuku War Memorial Hall, with six shows over three days, and then there are two public shows on Saturday 17th. A full rehearsal recently “with all the bells and whistles” provided laughs and a scary surprise or two, and choreographer Jaime Hopkinson says it was wonderful to see it all come together and watch all the fun.
Below: cast members in rehearsal for the Waiuku Theatre Group’s pantomime.
Cast member Sian Williams says theatre is like a family that welcomes you with open arms, and that the pantomime is a great script written by an amazing woman. Auditions and rehearsals have also started for the next show for Backstage Theatre, Nobody’s Perfect – a romantic comedy by Simon Williams which will play in November; planning is underway for the next term of theatre classes due to start in early September; and the organising of the charity variety show. A casual suggestion from one of the theatre members of a pink ribbon breakfast has morphed into a full night variety show with a 1940s wartime theme, two course dinner, a live band, songs and dances from the era, comedy skits, and a classic English murder mystery radio serial. The ‘radio show’ will feature live, old fashioned radio sound effects performed before the audience. All proceeds from the night will be donated to Breast and Prostate charities. To enquire about any of Waiuku Theatre productions, or if you would like to get involved, contact them: email: waiukutheatre@ gmail.com, or go to the website www.waiukutheatre.org.
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THE AUDIENCE (PG) Thu, Fri 12.15pm, Sun 5pm, Wed 7pm THE CONJURING (R16) Thu, Fri 8.40pm, Sat, Sun, Tue 6.30pm NOW YOU SEE ME (M) Daily 12.45pm, 6.15pm + Weekdays 3pm THE WAY WAY BACK (M) THE WOLVERINE (M) Daily 2pm, 4pm, 8.30pm Daily 3.15pm (3D), 8.30pm (2D) THE HEAT (R13) Thu, Fri, Tue 6pm, Sat 8.40pm, Sun 12.15pm EPIC (PG) DESPICABLE ME 2 (PG) Sat, Sun 11am (2D) Sat, Sun 3pm (2D) THE WORLD’S END (R13) Fri, Sat, Mon 6.30pm, Sun 8.40pm, Wed 12.15pm PACIFIC RIM 2D (M) Thu, Mon, Wed 6pm, Sat 12.15pm, Tue 8.40pm MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (G) THE LOOK OF LOVE (R16) Sat, Sun 11.45am (2D) Mon 1pm, 8.30pm TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2013 PAGE 7
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Anger misdirected over Pukekohe housing Above; the seven finalists were: Allanah Hartley (Te Kauwhata College), Tin-Kai Yeh (Waiuku College), Ethan Wells (Waiuku College), Candis Ormsby (Rosehill College), Aimee Moss (ACG Strathallan College), Jonathan Keen (Pukekohe High School), Mathew Patrick (Rosehill College).
Glittering night as students vie for Young Ambassador award The Waiuku Town Hall saw a fierce competition on Saturday night as youth from all around Franklin competed at the Young Ambassador Awards. This annual event was this year hosted by the Waiuku Lions Club who invited applications from schools from Waiuku to Clevedon, Te Kauwhata to Manurewa. The awards aim to recognise young people who show leadership, have undertaken service in their community, have been involved in teams and have a good academic record. A very accomplished group of individuals were put forward by their schools and prior to the event, went through an application assessment. On the awards night they participated in a private interview with the judges and then gave a five minute speech to the dinner guests. Amongst the many guests were VIP’s consisting of Lions from top NZ official
positions, MP Dr Paul Hutchison, Franklin Local Board Chairman, Andy Baker, Franklin Local Board Members, judges and media. Lion Allan Bruce (Past District Governor) spoke while the judges deliberated of what a wonderful event it is where you can sit and listen to the thoughts and aspirations of our future leaders. Before announcing the winner, judge Bob Bettison spoke of the reality that every single one of the seven finalists was fully committed and involved in their communities, more so than we would even believe. He left us with a final comment, “They are the future and thank heavens for that!” Third place went to Ethan Wells from Waiuku College, second place to Candis Ormsby from Rosehill College, and the winner, who won herself $1000, was Aimee Moss from ACG Strathallan College.
I appreciate Julianne Weller’s response to my comments on housing affordability (Pukekohe land plan will force young families out), but I believe her anger is misdirected. Having lived in Pukekohe East almost all my life, I agree that prices there are out of control but not for the reasons put forward by Ms Weller. It is poor council planning, not the market, that is to blame for what is going on in Pukekohe East. The situation was caused by a previous council’s decision to mandate minimum section sizes of 10 acres (4ha) in the area, despite the fact people only wanted two-thirds of an acre (0.3ha) on average. This led to Pukekohe East’s farms being cut up into sections that were too small to be economic for agricultural use but too big to be convenient for families. Landowners have desperately been trying to subdivide their unproductive lifestyle blocks for years, but the council has fought them at every turn and there has even been a protracted courtroom battle over the issue. The Auckland Council seems intent on continuing to force people to have more land than they want, by proposing a minimum section size of 2 ha (five acres) in the unitary plan’s ‘country living’ zone. It is this refusal of the council to allow smaller sections in Pukekohe East that is driving up prices, by limiting housing supply in this beautiful and sought-after part of the world. Prices are also increasing due to the nationwide surge in demand for lifestyle blocks caused by the urban containment policies I spoke out against in the article. Between 1996 and 2011 another 36,000 ha (360sq km) of lifestyle blocks were added in the Auckland region, two-thirds of Auckland’s entire urban area of 544sq km.
It is no coincidence this happened while the price differential between land directly inside Auckland’s urban limit and land directly outside it increased from six times in 1998 to almost nine times today. Nationwide, lifestyle blocks take up nearly five times as much land as all our towns and cities put together. Even deer farming uses more land than New Zealand’s urban areas, which only occupy 0.7% of our total land mass. People are flocking to lifestyle blocksbecause they can buy a multi-acre property in Franklin for the cost of a postage stampsized section inside Auckland’s boundaries. Getting rid of the urban limit would remove this distortion and allow people to live where they actually want to live, at a much more affordable price. I’m not sure what Ms Weller’s definition of affordability is but with house prices at six times incomes (they shouldn’t be more than three times), Franklin is getting expensive pretty quickly. And if she’s concerned about people making a profit at the expense of the community, she should direct her attention to the land bankers who are creaming it under the rort that passes for town planning in Auckland. A section in Flat Bush bought in 1996 for $800,000 recently went on the market for $112 million, almost 150 times the initial purchase price, prompting an Australian economist to label Auckland a “land bankers’ paradise”. If Pukekohe’s growth continues to be ringfenced we will see similarly obscene outcomes here, with first homebuyers losing out as a result of the land supply cartel Ms Weller, through good intentions,unwittingly supports. Niko KIoeten Pukekohe
Prime Minister drops in at Pukekohe
Above left: Lions Zone 8 Chairman Andrew Fawcett with winner, Aimee Moss. Above right: Allanah Hartley and Te Kauwhata College Deputy Principal Mrs Lisanne Williams. Left: Candis Ormsby receives her certificate from Waiuku Lion President Marian Thomas. Below: Ethan Wells and his grandparents Allen and Dorothy. From left: Hunua MP Dr Paul Hutchison, head students Stephanie Tema, Tiare Matara, and Richard Jarvis, Prime Minister John Key, head student Zach Butters, and Pukekohe High School principal Ian McKinnon
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There was an air of excitement which could be felt throughout Pukekohe High school with the anticipation of the arrival of Prime Minister John Key. The First Fifteen rugby team eagerly awaited and formed a guard of honour as Mr Key arrived. Before entering the assembly hall to a standing ovation Mr. Key paused for a moment at a photo of a fallen Pukekohe soldier who recently died in
Afghanistan. Later, Mr Key was upbeat and seem to enjoy the enthusiasm, openness and frankness, fielding questions from the students including one that had the entire hall in an eruption of laughter when he was asked why he is selling our assets. In true style and as upbeat as ever Mr Key replied the shared ownership model similar to Air New Zealand was what he was doing as
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he felt that we didn’t need to own whole company and that in this way it would benefit everyone. Mr Key stopped to speak to head boys and girls and to find out what they would be doing next year. From Pukekohe High school he then moved on to the Pukekohe Indian Hall for a National party meeting and then off to Campbell Tyson to meet the staff and clients of the Pukekohe company. Web: www.thepostnewspaper.co.nz
Cavalli ready to settle in new home Osborne Realty Ltd - licensed real estate agent (REAA2008)
European style and country service are set to combine in Waiuku this week as Susanne Lombardi opens her homewares store Cavalli Interiors in Waiuku’s main street. Susanne says she looked at a number of locations to site her store, after council planning regulations meant she could no longer develop her former site on the Glenbrook Road, but said, in the end, Waiuku was the perfect location. “I have a lot of customers in the local area, and Waiuku is where my heart is,” she said last week. “We looked at Pukekohe, Glenbrook and Patumahoe, but Waiuku just has a lovely village feel, and it is turning into a destination town. It’s like Ponsonby was years ago, and with the right mix of businesses, it will become a great place for people to travel to, and enjoy the cafes, stores like the Goodness Grocer, Vanilla, and the Cupcake Shop, as well as the historic old Kentish Hotel, and the tourist destinations.” Susanne says her new store will carry a wide range of homeware products, with a distinctly French Country feel. She says one Auckland supplier is at the forefront of trends in home interiors, and Cavalli Interiors buys their showroom each season to deliver the latest in trends. Also available will be stunning handmade faux flowers, which have proved one of the most popular items in store, along with a range of decoupage trays, notebooks, stationary and gift cards from Michel Design Works in New York. Artwood craftsman furniture from Sweden will sit alongside Italian gift wrap and vintage style cards from Italy, while a range of lighting products will be joined by a new range of top quality cotton resort wear, hats, bags and jewellery, designed and manufactured in Noosa - a range which Susanne says is very reasonably priced for such high quality products. With a background in restaurants and latterly in interior design, Susanne says she is looking forward to launching Cavalli Interiors in Waiuku, and says she has contacts with all of the main suppliers for furnishings, linen and interiors in Australia and New Zealand, so is happy to source special items for clients.
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$230,000 + GST (if any) $230,000 + GST (if any) From $290,000 each $230,000 each $165,000 $225,000
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GLENBROOK BEACH CLOSE TO BEACH - $159,000
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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
CUL DE SAC LIVING $415,000 WAIUKU
2 townhouses. 3 bedrooms. Ensuite. Double garage. Get in quick to choose your colours. See Leonie to view the plans. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh667 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
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.
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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. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh690 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
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OFFERS WANTED - MUST BE SOLD BY 23RD AUGUST $469,000 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.
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A MANS PARADISE $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 onto a sunny patio with a great rural outlook. Set on 1.26 ha only 3 kms from the popular Karioitahi Beach.
MATAKAWAU SUMMERTIME & THE LIVING IS EASY - $489,000
3 bedrooms fully furnished bach at Matakawau on Awhitu Peninsula. 2 mins to beach. Shed for the boat. Lots of family fun. Call Julie Q to view. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh543 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
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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
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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.
AWHITU PENINSULA PERFECTION - $499,000
Fabulous 4 bedroom with ensuite on 1 acre with a share of 31 Hectares of covenanted native bush. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf645 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
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WAIUKU CHARMING BUNGALOW ON ACREAGE - $540,000
The minute you drive up the drive you will love this 3 brm home + sleepout set on 2.92Ha fenced into 4 paddocks with good water supply. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf671 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
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BRING THE HORSE $519,000 Live the dream on approx 10 acres with access to the magnificent Karioitahi Beach. This bare block will have an equine & pedestrian easement for beach access, so if your lifestyle includes, horses, fishing, surfing, paragliding, white baiting, kite surfing you'd better call me now to secure this ultimate lifestyle opportunity. Pending title.
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ORUA BAY ON THE BEACH - Expressions of Interest
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MATAKAWAU HOLIDAY AND WORK AT HOME - WHY LEAVE? $679,000
This 16.2 hectares of desirable north facing property is located 6.5km from Waiuku main centre. This property has road frontage on two sides. Allowing access to a number of building sites. To view please phone Ray.
4 bedroom, 2 storey home with spectacular harbor views to Auckland. Rumpus, office and 2 bathrooms plus 2 single garages on quarter of an acre. Two minute walk to 2 harbour beaches.Call Julie Q to view.
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EXECUTIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAVAGANZA $765,000
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. This 280m2 home is set on a 3,075m2 section. Ph Marleen to arrange a viewing.
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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SPECTACULAR LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY MUST BE SOLD BY AUGUST 31 $799,000
Over 10 acres in about 17/18 paddocks. 8 Mins from Waiuku with own dressage area & training track. Water supply is bore & 2 tanks. Extra shedding & stable with 3 loose boxes, holding yards. House has 3 double bedrooms, open plan with 2 heat pumps. Phone Marleen or Ray to arrange a viewing.
WAIUKU
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf557 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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.
ESCAPE TO PRIVACY $725,000 WAIUKU
Set on 1.65Ha split into 3 good size paddocks & your own pond. This bungalow has 3 brms + study, open plan living and loads of off street parking. Plus 2 extra rooms in the double garage.
OFFERS WANTED $699,000
NEW LISTING
WAIUKU RUNOFF OR LIFESTYLE - $650,000 + GST (if any)
GLENBROOK MOTIVATED VENDOR - $645,000
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf691 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528 Ray 09 235 8599. 021 951 082
4 bedroom Jennian home with 7 acres, covenanted bush and 180 deg panoramic views of Manukau Harbour with semi self contained sleepout and extra garaging, only 10 minutes from Waiuku.
PRICE REDUCED
KOHEKOHE
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf687 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722 Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
THE WESTCOAST IS THE BEST COAST $PBN WAIUKU WORLD CLASS COASTAL LOCATIONS - $900,000 each
BIG BAY SECURE YOUR SUPERANNUATION - $PBN + GST
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf654 & osbf655 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf682 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082
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.
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 Karioitahi 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).
Attractive 56.91 Ha approx on the tip of the Awhitu Peninsula just 30 mins from Waiuku. Proposed subdivision scheme commissioned for 25 lots under Rural Plan change 14. Vendor would potentially consider swap for dairy unit in upper Waikato.
WAIUKU
TANTALISING, TASTEFUL & TOP CLASS - $ POA
AN OPPORTUNITY OF GRAND PROPORTIONS Expressions of interest
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 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
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WAIUKU
Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf685 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
KARAKA
Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
Open Homes for Sunday 11th August AGENCY
LIST
ADDRESS
CONTACT
TIME
PropertyPages
COST
Barfoot & Thompson
502858
8 Gleaming Place, Waiuku
Bronwyn 0274 452 382
11am-11.30am $585,000
Your Guide to find the perfect home
Barfoot & Thompson
497300
10 Awhitu Gully Rd, Waiuku
Jeanette 0274 334 190
11am-11.45am $369,000
Barfoot & Thompson
486874
14B George St, Waiuku
Bruce 0273 323 929
12pm-12.30pm $409,000
Average house price rises $4000 in 30 days
12pm-12.45pm $415,000
Barfoot & Thompson
450939
6 Seaview Tce, Awhitu
Jeanette 0274 334 190
Barfoot & Thompson
500323
34 Cemetery Rd, Waiuku
Bronwyn 0274 452 382
1pm-1.30pm
$489,000
Professionals OSBH680
23 Norfolk Rise, Waiuku
Leonie 027 498 5722
1pm-1.30pm
$375,000
Professionals OSBF687
53 Ben Westhead Rd, Kohekohe
Julie 027 229 2243
1pm-1.45pm
$799,000
Barfoot & Thompson
497827
2637 Awhitu Rd, , Waiuku
Jeanette 0274 334 190
1pm-1.45pm
$274,000
Barfoot & Thompson
497836
98 Collingwood Rd , Waiuku
Karyn 021 072 7681
1pm-1.45pm
$365,000
Barfoot & Thompson
503257
10 Howden St, Waiuku
Bruce 0273 323 929
2pm-2.30pm
$365,000
Professionals OSBF691
941 Awhitu Rd, Waiuku
Marleen 027 448 3528
2pm-2.30pm
Professionals OSBH663
14 Sandspit Rd, Waiuku
Leonie 027 498 5722
2pm-2.30pm
$469,000
Barfoot & Thompson
495989
37B Edgewater Parade, Waiuku
Karyn 021 072 7681
2pm-2.45pm
$265,000
Barfoot & Thompson
498577
5D Brights Rd, Waiuku
Bronwyn 0274 452 382
3pm-3.30pm
$620,000
34 Cemetery Rd, Waiuku
Leonie 0274 985 722
3pm-3.30pm
$474,000
24 Pacific St, Waiuku
Karyn 021 072 7681
3pm-3.45pm
Auction
Professionals OSBH700 Barfoot & Thompson
501949
The Auckland property market saw an increase in new listings in July, while the average house price held steady at $654,379, an increase of a little over $4,000 on June’s average price. “July was a good month for new listings,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson. “During July we saw a 37 percent increase in the number of new listings onto the market. This represents the second best month for new listings in 2013. “While new listings have increased, house prices have remained constant in Auckland since March which suggests a steady and consistent market. “Competition for properties in Auckland remains strong, but the sales figures indicate that buyers have a keen sense of a property’s value and are keeping a level head when it comes to prices. “In fact, the median selling price for July
has shown a slight decrease at $585,000, which is $5,000 lower that in June. “Demand for property was strong throughout July and our sales for the month were 1133, an increase of nearly 7 percent on June and a 13.5 percent increase on the same month last year. The last time we sold a similar number of properties during July was in 2005. “By the end of July we had 2837 properties on our books, which represents 29 percent fewer listings than July last year and, in fact, an all-time low for available listings.” During July Barfoot & Thompson sold 439 homes for less than $500,000, and a further 356 for between $500,000 and $750,000. 152 homes sold for in excess of $1 million, eight more than were sold in June. For the fifth consecutive month sales were in excess of 1000 for the month, and sales have not been this consistently high since the first of half 2004.
Council zone proposals now on line Feedback reports summarising what Aucklanders said about the proposed residential and business zones in the draft Unitary Plan are now online. The reports cover what zones received the majority of comments and identify the common concerns and issues raised by those who provided feedback over the 11-week informal engagement period. Further detailed reports summarising feedback on parts of the plan such as design, coastal, parks and open spaces, rural and natural environment
L-R: Deborah Andrew and Lisa Rose OPEN HOME
will be published in the coming weeks. Councillors and local board members are attending workshops to discuss the feedback and the changes that will be made for the proposed plan, which will be notified later this year ahead of the formal consultation phase. All the feedback received on the draft Unitary Plan will be posted on the Auckland Council website in a searchable format in early August. Read the reports at www.shapeauckland.co.nz
Branch Manager Deborah Andrew was at Head Office recently to present the cheque of the proceeds of the very successful Women’s Health Seminar presented by Dianna Burgess and held on 18th July. The total funds raised from this event were $1,196.00 in addition to an earlier barbeque held by the Barfoot & Thompson staff in the main street which raised $280 bringing the total amount passed on to $1476. The Waiuku office was very pleased with the community support for Starship Hospital, with all the funds being passed on. The fundraising effort of the branch will be added to the company efforts where $90,500 has been
raised so far.
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Put This On Your List 5D Brights Rd Come and inspect this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom centrally located home on a big 2332m² section. Open plan living, indoor outdoor flow, extra big games/rumpus room. A good size kitchen with quality appliances and underfloor heating on most tiled areas. Your inspection is welcomed. For Sale: $620,000 View: Open Home Sunday 3.00 - 3.30pm www.barfoot.co.nz/498577
Bronwyn West M 027 445 2382 A/H 09 235 2300 E b.west@barfoot.co.nz Waiuku 09 235 0880 Bruce Robinson M 027 332 3929 A/H 09 235 2300 E b.robinson@barfoot.co.nz Waiuku 09 235 0880
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Cramp – crippling and common – a homeopathic approach
Insomnia: Breaking the pattern
By Carol Eggleton, N.D., M.H.D., BHSc, Registered Naturopath and Medical Herbalist Chronic insomnia is classified as failure to get a full night’s sleep on most nights over a one month period. A sleepless night every now and then is not too much of a problem. But for some, habitual sleeplessness is a chronic and distressing situation. It can affect relationships, work performance, health and wellbeing. Stress, pain, depression, anxiety, grief, aging and many medical conditions increase insomnia e.g. endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, genito/urinary tract and digestive conditions. Nutritional deficiencies, some medications and lifestyle factors including - caffeine and alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, shift work and irregular habits also affect sleep patterns. Treatment depends on the individual. Some long-term sleep problems and medical conditions may require professional help but these suggestions may also assist with sleep. Avoid stimulants such as coffee,
alcohol, nicotine, soft drinks and energy drinks. Support the hormones that assist sleep. Melatonin influences sleep patterns - regular daily routines, including eating, sleeping and rising, increase levels. Seratonin regulates normal sleep – some sources are complex carbohydrates, brown rice, cottage cheese, tuna, turkey, bananas and soy protein. The amino acid tryptophan is required to produce these sleep hormones so supplementation with this or 5HTP may be helpful. Consult your health professional for advice on using these supplements. Vitamins and minerals – a supplement may help to maintain levels if the diet or absorption are inadequate. Calcium may help if you have trouble getting to sleep. Try magnesium for waking during the night, cramps and restless legs. B complex vitamins support the stress response, digestion and the nervous system. Stress management – Try muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, meditation and develop coping strategies to help handle stress and sleeplessness. Lifestyle changes - increase exercise, decrease stimulants, have regular habits and quiet time before bed. Bach Flowers help to balance negative emotional patterns. Herbal teas and extracts can be used to help break the pattern. Sedative herbs – such as Californian poppy, wild lettuce, hops and valerian may induce sleep. Relaxing herbs e.g. skullcap, lime blossom, passionflower, chamomile and adrenal herbs such as withania may help the causes of insomnia. If you are on medication check with your health professional or health shop before taking herbal supplements. For further help call in on Wednesday’s to Way of Life for a chat or phone 09 238-7806 to make an appointment for a consultation.
Osteopathy -The dysfunctional jaw
are perfectly level but you may be out of balance and the assimilation of these supplements is compromised. If cramp occurs frequently and for no obvious reason it may be of benefit to seek a consultation to find out what the imbalance in your body is that causes the symptoms of cramp. The remedies recommended are for emergency use.
By Diane Breen DipHom NZCH (Intern) Cramp is acute discomfort caused by muscles going into spasm (violent, uncontrollable contraction). It is because of a shortage of oxygen and a build up of lactic acid; commonly brought on by prolonged sitting or standing, lying in an awkward position, strenuous or unaccustomed exercise and pregnancy; less often, cramp may be a symptom of Atherosclerosis or Buerger’s disease. Occasionally cramp can be a symptom of sodium deficiency caused by excessive sweating while exercising, working in extreme heat, or taking a sauna. It can also be indicative of a sodium/potassium imbalance; lack of magnesium or calcium. As you can see there are many causes or reasons and while many suffer the same type of cramp the causation can be different for each person. You may be taking supplements and your levels of calcium/magnesium/potassium
you chew, talk, yawn etc. Lopsided jaw or a jaw that appears asymmetrical when you compare left side with right (check when your mouth is open and closed) • Headaches • Symptoms experienced following extensive dental work • Trauma to the jaw or the side of the face Likewise if you grind your teeth, clench your teeth or feel tightness around the jaw or the side of the face. •
Severe cramps mainly in feet or legs, cramp begins with twitching of muscles Cuprum 30c; Cramps accompanied by headache, loss of appetite, nausea, and constipation, often worse at night Nux 30c; Cramp which comes on as a result of fatigue Arnica 30c; Cramp in someone who is overweight, flabby, pale, chilly, and prone to head sweats Calcarea 30c; Cramp in calves, feet feel icy cold Camphora 30c; Cramp in calves, alleviated by massage but made worse by walking about, recent diarrhoea and vomiting Veratrum 30c; Cramp in thighs or legs Chamomilla 30c; As a preventive against cramp at night, take Cuprum ars. 6c at bedtime for 14 nights running; Mag Phos Cell Salts are very beneficial and also come in a spray bottle which is handy to carry around with you. Self-help Magnesium supplements are hugely beneficial in helping muscle co-ordination and cramp relief. Try some Cell Salts Mag Phos or a good supplement to help prevent them. When cramp comes on, try to stretch muscles involved, and massage them to increase blood supply. If cramp comes on at night, raise the foot of your bed by about 10 cm (4 in). Increase fluid and reduce weight, if appropriate.
By Helen Wright BSc(Hons) Ost(UK); CMIOSH (UK); PGDip (Hlth. Erg) (UK) NZ/ACC/UK Registered Osteopath Human Factors and Ergonomics consultant The jaw frequently goes untreated or unaddressed but let’s not forget it is a joint like any other and as such often requires attention. The jaw joint, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), like any other joint, can get dislocated, strained and degenerate. If left untreated or undiagnosed it can often lead to other problems. It can put excess strain on the joints in the neck, particularly the upper joints commonly associated with headaches, and on the soft tissues at the front of the neck under the jaw and around the sternum/ breast bone creating postural and breathing/rib issues. I would suggest if you experience or have experienced any of the following you might have a TMJ problem which might need to be assessed/treated: • Clicky or painful jaw when
A problem in one area of the body often leads to compensations/problems in other areas. At ‘Osteopathy Pukekohe’ we take a ‘whole body’ approach to our assessment and treatment to ensure that the key causes of problems are identified and treated as opposed to simply the symptoms. This includes the TMJ and it’s influence on and by adjacent structures. If you would like further information or think you might have a problem associated with your jaw that requires treatment then call us at the Way of Life Health Shop. There is an osteopath practising from the shop 6 days a week (Monday - Saturday). All our osteopaths are ACC registered and registered with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand (OCNZ).
Parasites may affect your health without you even knowing they live with you Parasites are much more common in New Zealand than you may realise. An intestinal parasite can weaken your body’s natural immune system, making you more susceptible to other illnesses. The frequency of world travel and increased immigration to New Zealand has resulted in the significant spread of parasitic infection. Contraction by snuggling pets or eating raw fish and meat is not uncommon. Symptoms can be very general and may point to an array of other conditions. A couple of the most common symptoms of a parasitic infection are: Gas and bloating, foul smelling stools, blood or mucous in the stools, fatigue, constipation or diarrhoea. Malcolm Harker’s 825 Verm-ez acts like a clean for the body and is designed to cull parasite populations, i.e., is a gentle ‘decimator’ of internal vermin (removes a large proportion of them) improving energy and strength. A worm-free body heals 90% faster from illness, and as rustic herbs and other foods that naturally keep the body’s parasite colonies low are now a lesser part of the modern diet Vermez is an effective alternative. The main ingredients working on parasites are: Walnut (Juglans nigra), the green unripe walnut husk. Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
August deal Verm-ez normally $34
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826 Green Walnut Syrup 826 Green Walnut Syrup is an intense syrup that supports 825 Verm-ez. A triple strength green walnut formula, it contains an element called ‘nucin’ or ‘juglon’, a powerful vermicidal principle. Specifically designed to boost the properties of 825 Verm-ez to promote greater health, 826 Green Walnut Syrup is made strictly from the immature green nut of locally grown ‘Black Walnut’ (Juglans nigra) trees. Key benefits: • Deworming Booster • Parasite cleanse
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Health tip of the week: Don’t Skip Breakfast - Fibre in the morning means less hunger late in the afternoon, when you’re most likely to feel tired and gorge yourself on sugar. An early start on eating also keeps your metabolism more active throughout the day; breakfast eaters are thinner than people who just rush out the door.
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Kids Health & Vitality - It’s a Battlefield
Frequent colds, flu, asthma, chest throat & ear infections, reflux, constipation, eczema, allergies, “viruses” anxiety, kidney & bladder issues, arthritis, strokes, ADHD, autism?
DEPENDING ON: Drugs – pamol, panadol, antibiotics, inhalers, ritalin, lactulose, losec, antidepressants, anti inflammatories, anxiolytics etc AND special foods? Were kids this sick when you were growing up? Were allergies and eczema as prevalent as they are now? Were they as dependant on all these drugs? Where have the kids natural body defences gone? WHAT HAS GONE WRONG???? We have shifted too far from simple, natural processes, intended by nature, for our body to be strong. This inturn has created a weaker, half healthy, less vital race of people, now on track to higher usage of pharmaceutical agents and surgery. Not only that, the natural, gentler approach is often discredited despite decades of success and evidence based clinical studies that support it.
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Get the girls you care about to go for their breast screening. Breast screening can find cancer early, which gives you a better chance of beating it.
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AUGUST HEALTH FOCUS The Breast Screening Mobile Unit will be at Waiuku Health Centre from the 5th – 23rd of August. Breast Screen Aotearoa provides a free screening mammogram to all women aged between 45-69 years. Any follow-up assessment that is required as a result of the Breast Screening mammogram is also free, and covered under the programme. To be eligible to enrol with the Breast Screening programme you must be: 1. A women aged between 45 and 69 years 2. Have no symptoms of breast cancer 3. Have no evidence of breast cancer. If you have been previously diagnosed with breast cancer, you can enrol in the programme if it has been at least five years since your diagnosis. 4. Have not had a mammogram within the last 12 months. 5. Are not pregnant or you are not breast feeding. 6. Are a New Zealand Resident. This includes women who usually live in the Cook Islands, Nuie and Tokelau. 7. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility to enrol on the programme, please feel free to call us on 0800 270 200 (Option 2) within Auckland or alternatively (09) 522 4765 if calling from outside Auckland.
REGULAR BREAST SCREENING IS IMPORTANT. DON’T PUT IT OFF - IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
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NZ Breast Cancer Foundation reports that breast cancer affects more women in New Zealand than any other type of cancer with around 2800 cases diagnosed every year. While the five year survival rate has risen to around 85%, New Zealand families still lose more than 650 women to the disease annually. Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and having regular mammograms saves lives. Finding breast cancer early increases the chance of long term survival. The Foundation strongly urges anyone worried about changes to their breasts, to see their doctor straight away. While nine out of ten lumps are not cancerous, early detection of breast cancer is your best protection. Phone: 09 235 7835
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We all love to look our best for a special occasion. Women search for the perfect dress, men hope to find some elegant yet comfortable shoes, and appointments have to be made for hairstyles, manicures, and beauty treatments. But don’t forget one essential element in all that turmoil: your smile. A visit to your dentist will help you freshen up your smile so you can be comfortable getting close to others. The hectic lifestyle of today’s world always ends up having an impact on our health. The daily race to accomplish all the tasks jotted down in our agendas brings its own load of stress, which as we all know is harmful in many different ways. That is why it is so important, even essential, to reward ourselves with a few moments of relaxation. A morning at a local health spa is one of the small pleasures of life that can result in many benefits for both body and mind.
After all that pampering you’ll feel like you’re floating on air, but what would a beauty treatment be without a facial to make your skin smooth, supple, and radiant? You’ll leave your appointment glowing and exhilarated, and family and friends will be amazed by how rested and relaxed you look! Nowadays,when it comes to changing the colour of your hair, the sky is the limit. Those who decide to completely change the colour of their hair can choose from the most futuristic tones to the subtlest shades. And those who are really daring might even opt for electric shades or a rainbow of colours such as lime, fuchsia and canary yellow. Streaks of colour are also extremely popular.You can add blond highlights to contrast with your naturally dark hair, or try a different colour such as cherry red, purple or blue. Those who are more conventional might be more comfortable with a light hint of ash blond.
This colour is perfect for those with lighter skin tones. If you have a more golden skin tone, warm, copper shades would really suit you. Since changing the colour of your hair is a big step that requires the use of dyes, the colour technician at your hair salon can recommend shades that will best complement your skin tone and enhance your natural beauty.
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Dr Dean Carter and his team believe that you deserve to healthy and enjoy your life! Living chiropractic is committed to offering the community affordable chiropractic care for everyone: newborns to elderly, pregnant moms and families, athletes, those seeking postural correction or who are post injury, and more. Jo Sharp has recently joined LivingMassage (located inside of Living Chiropractic) and has 18 years experience in the field of massage. Jo specializes in various massages: relaxation, therapeutic, pregnancy, sports, lymph drainage, hot stone, and more!
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Season comes to an end Some of the images from the Waiuku Rugby Club’s senior prizegiving on Saturday night. The Post will have a full wrap of prizewinners in next week’s issue.
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Waiuku soccer fall to Lynn Avon in Northern League match Waiuku AFC’s Premiers failed to make it six in a row in the weekend, going down 2-1 to a hard working Lynn Avon team. Lynn Avon had beaten Waiuku at home 3-1 in the first round and the West Auckland team again frustrated Waiuku again for most of the match by getting players behind the ball and minimising the visitor’s attacking space. Lynn Avon started with a hiss and a roar as the Waiuku team struggled to get into the game. They went ahead as early as the tenth minute when Hugh Sorby powered home a header from a corner which Dom Winter nearly cleared off the line. A poor goal kick led to Sorby getting past the Waiuku defence and as he rounded Phil van den Broek in goal, he was tripped and the referee pointed to the spot. Van den Broek made up for his error with a great penalty save low to his left. However Lynn Avon were not to be undone and a defensive mix up between Darren Woolnough and Elliot Crean gave Thomas Hahn the opportunity to beat the Waiuku goalkeeper to put them into a 2-0 lead. Lynn Avon nearly went further ahead but a drive cannoned off the cross bar and was
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cleared by the defence. Finally Waiuku sprang to life. Cody Ralph found some space but dragged his shot right of the goal. Then Ralph had a penalty shout when he was tripped by the keeper, but the answer was no from the referee. Waiuku looked to build on that and dominated the second half. They clawed one back when Paul Duffy played Chris Abbott in behind the defence and he calmly finished at the left post. Abbott nearly scored again when Winship put him through but his measured lob bounced just left of the upright and wide of the goal. Waiuku had a stonewall penalty turned down for handball and then again when Abbott was tripped in the box. On both occasions, the referee waved play on. Winship went close with a 20 yard effort but for all the attacking drive, the Lynn Avon goalkeeper remained resolute. As Waiuku pushed all their numbers forward, Lynn Avon nearly scored at the death when they found themselves in a 3 on 1 situation with van den Broek. Hahn went around the goalkeeper but Jerry Hubbard slid in to clear the goal bound effort. Moments later the referee blew for full time Coach Jim Evans reflected on the one that got away: “The boys will be disappointed to lose that one but there is no easy game in this league – we gave it everything in the second half but couldn’t find a way past their defence. “Sometimes that is the way it goes. To win five in a row is massive for a small club like this and we will get our heads up and get ready to do battle next week against fourth place Fencibles. Man of the match is Jerry Hubbard.”
Waiuku Golf Waiuku Golf Results: Wednesday Ladies Haggle: Div One Joy James 30 c/b, Louisa Lowe 30. Div Two Karen Macdonald 35, Janet Scobie 32 Nine Hole Ladies: Div One Carol Craig 13, Fae Douglas 12, Div Two Jeanette Hargraves 14, Noeline Ramsey 13 Thursday Haggle: Div One Phil Hunt 40, John Munro 40, Roger Booth 38 Div Two Ken James 43, Sid Thornton 42, Lex Wilcox 41. Twos Wayne Nepia, John
Boylan, Gary Coxon Saturday Haggle: Div One Frank McGrath 44, Colin Saunders 42, David Bates 41, Lindsay Russell, John Boylan 39, Jerry Kuggeleijn 38 Div Two Brian Miskell 40, Graham Hira 39, Lex Wilcox 39 Ross Tindle 38, Carl Marriner 36, John Munro 36. Best Gross Div One Frank McGrath 74 Div Two Graham Hira 89 Twos Stephen Maynard, Merv Price, Colin Saunders (2), Terry Spencer and Dave Yandall.
Buckland Bowling Club Baby Prince George was welcomed in style by many members, partners and friends of the Buckland Bowling Club when a ‘Pot Luck’ luncheon was held on Sunday 28th July 2013. Friends gathered in a friendly manner, shared a glass or two to celebrate the occasion, then all enjoyed a banquet luncheon, which hosted numerous dishes, from soup, mains and desserts. The afternoon concluded with a game of bowls, using the card system, with winners all taking home a bag of mixed produce. Thanks went to the ladies of the ‘House Committee’ for arranging the afternoon, and thanks were also extended to Maurice, and his group of outside maintenance men who are kept busy sanding and repainting, also replacing seating in the outdoor areas, in readiness for the Club opening day in early September.
Kohekohe Hockey Kohekohe Hockey results were: U13 Kohe Fantastix lost 5-1 against PU Pumas POD Leah Arthur-Worsop. U13 Kohe GT drew 1-1 against Papakura POD Nathan
Lowe. U11 Kohe Ninjas lost 13-1 PISC Green POD Olivia Hopping. U9 Kohe lost 10-1 against WP White POD Katie Joy Aiken. U6 Kohe won against Puke United POD Adam Lowe
Pukekohe CC Bowls Results from the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club Tuesday Winter Tournaments are: July 2nd: 1st Brian Paulsen Kevin Orsbourn Doug Alexander, 2nd Helen Aarts Shirley Furniss Bernice Maloney, 3rd Mike Martinovich Mary Bush Ann McLean July 9th: 1st Brian Paulsen Kevin Orsbourn Ewen South 2nd Don Ramsey Bill Marland John Geary, 3rd Marama Onehi Andrea Williams Ann Thomson July 16th: 1st Hetti Bolscher Josh De Jongh Gordon Rennie 2nd Barry Williams Raewyn Renall Glen Thompsonm 3rd Mike Martinovich Glyn Judson Ann McLean. July 23rd: 1st Mike Marti-
novich Glyn Judson Ann McLean, 2nd Peter Ballard Pat McArthur Kay Whitton, 3rd Barry Williams Ron Adams Glen Thompson July 30th: 1st Peter Sinclair Joy Sinclair Sam Compston, 2nd Yvonne Urwin Tom Bracken Val Paulsen, 3rd Brian Paulsen Kevin Orsbourn Doug Alexander. Bayleys Classic Fours, Friday July 26th: 1st Alison Rennie Gayle Melrose Jill Fraser Margaret Davies, 2nd Shaun Pennell Meg Pennell Spencer Smith Mike Wass, 3rd Mike Martinovich Glyn Judson Mary Bush Ann McLean, 4th Don Ramsey Adrienne Tilyard Ken Mackenzie Beni De Boni, 5th Trevor Bowden Val Bowden Jan Lynskey Doug Alexander.
Waiuku Netball Centre draw for Saturday Draw for Waiuku Netball Centre, Saturday 10th August. Office Bearers: Sharni Hunter, Kathy Maxwell. Duty Club/s 8.00-3.20pm Brian James Contracting. Lolly Shop: 8.00-11.40am Brian James Contracting, 11.40-12.45 College Ivory, 12.45-1.45 College Black, 1.45-2.45 College Purple. Canteen: 8.00-8.45 College Embers, 8.45-9.45 College Navy, 9.45-10.45 College Platinum, 10.45-11.40 College Blue. 11.40-3.20pm Brian James Contracting. Timekeeper: Janice Price, Noeline Ramsey. 8.30am Mooi Hair v Salients 1, College Platinum v Coast, Waiuku Primary No Name v Glenbrook Blueberries, Waiuku Primary Chicks v Pukeoware Rebels, Waiau Pa Celebs v Glenbrook Starfire. 9.25am Waipipi Waves v Sandspit Stars, College Embers v College Yellow, College Pink v
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College Blue, Awhitu Sapphires v Waiau Pa Tigers. 10.20am Waiuku Maori Sports Club Snr A v Brian James Elite, College Gold v Waiau Pa Remix, Glenbrook Makaira v Cossie, Waiuku Maori Sports Club Snr 2 v College Navy, Awhitu Diamond Dodgers v Swampy View Future Ferns Gold. 11.15am Awhitu Angels v Swampy View Red, College Black v Waiau Pa Pulse, Waiuku Primary Stars v Sandspit Blasters, Swampy View Future Ferns Red v Waiuku Primary Scorers. 12.10pm Loyal v Fusion, Brian James GB’s v Easy Trim, College Purple v College Red, Waiau Pa Fudgies v Sandspi Devils, Pukeoware Shinning Stars v Sandspit Shakers. 1.05pm College Ivory v Rag Renos Ltd, College Lime College Jade, Waiuku Maori Sports Club Jnr A v Pukeoware
Sapphires, Glenbrook Sapphires v Waipipi Winners. 2.00pm Skin For Life v College Bronze, Waiuku Maori Sports Club Snr 1 v College Brass, Glenbrook Mingles v Sandspit Creepers, Glenbrook Pulse v Sandspit Infernoz, Waiuku Primary Courts v Waipipi Stormers. BYE: College Silver, Waiau Pa Rockit, Young Wives, Waiau Pa Wildcats, Swampy View Black, Swampy View Silver, Pukeoware Satellites, Sandspit Shockwaves. UMPIRES: Waiuku Netball Centre 3rd August 2013. 8.30am Hope Miratana, Michelle Wilson, Amber Turner, Waiuku Maori Sports Club x 1, Waiau Pa x 1, Waipipi x 1, Brian James Elite x 1, Awhitu x 1, Sandspit x 2. 9.25am Glenbrook x 1, Otaua x 1, Nicola Clark, Michaela
Dolan, Coast x 1, Jo O’Neale, Pukeoware Rebels x 1, Waiuku Primary x 1. 10.20am Maree Wallace, Tracey Phillips, Erin Bindon, Monique Raaymakers, Marshall Woodward, Kim Mariner, Mooi Hair x 21, Brian James GB’s x 1. 11.15am Nadine Ngakuru, Grace Bedford, Cossie x 1, Rags Renos Ltd x 1, Katie McGregor, Waiau Pa x 1. 12.10pm Jan O’Neill, Teresa Geayley, Jordyn Griffiths Murdock, Bronwyn Sloane, Treena Sixsmith, Carol Andrew, Shannon Thornton, Waiuku Primary x 1. 1.05pm Kathy Maxwell, Stacey Lord, Waiuku Maori Sports Club x 1, Easy Trim x 1, Sandspit x 1, Glenbrook x 1. 2.00pm Alex Jones, Chelsyee Collins, Loyal x 1, Fusion x 1, Lyzanne Tara, Pukeoware Sapphires x1, Loyal x 1, Waiuku Primary x 1, Sandspit x 2.
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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 / week plus bond. Ph: 232 1814.
CLEANING SERVICES CLEANING vacant houses, windows, offices, carpet shampooing & exterior waterblasting. Plus maintenance. FREE quotes. Ph Allan or Lynette 09 235 9333 or 027 272 6249
CLEANING SERVICES S & G Cleaning Services. 19 years experience & Gregg’s Drumming Tuition. Find Gregg on facebook for all enquires Phone 238 7980 or 021 296 0718.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Will be held at the above address 12:30pm, Wed 4th September 2013. Refreshments will be served Everyone Welcome IN MEMORIAM
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ANY old scrap metal removed. Old batteries, expired gas bottles, old cars, lawn mowers, etc. Ph Martin 021 128 5953 / 238 3005.
BOUNCY Castle hire. Elephant, Tiger for kids. Sumo, Boxing Jousting for Adults. Ph: 09 235 5297 or 0274 260 040. DRIVER & van for Hire. Small moves, appliances, furniture, etc. Ph Dave 236 3519 or txt 021 2777 006.
GARAGE SALE MOVING House Sale, Sat 10th August from 8am, 7a Rossiter Ave, Waiuku. Something for everyone.
FOR SALE
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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
ADULT ACCESSORIES, adult toys, massage oil, lubes, Women’s Health & Sexuality Books & lots more available online www.vibes.co.nz. TREADMILL - LA Fitness Titanium III. Still in the box. Worth $2,300 will sell for $1,200 ono. Ph: 027 443 5881. GREENHOUSE solid wood frame with shelves and netting. 2.4m square x 2.2m high. Buyer must dismantle & remove. Phone 235 7982.
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.
HANDYMAN FOR all your Handyman Needs. No Job to small. Call David 2352850 / 0211076684.
HOMEKILL Waiuku Village Butchery
HOMEKILL SERVICE BEEF, SHEEP PIGS, Bacon etc NZFSA Registered
Ph 09 235 8369 LAUNDROMAT 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.
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TOPCUT LAWNMOWING reliable, clean, tidy job Experienced operator. Ph Fred 09 235 5280, 021 902 552.
NATIVE American Spiritual card reading. Ph Sharon 027 4900 718.
3BM in Waiuku, Large north facing deck, gas hot water, garage, OSP. Available 18th Aug. $300 per week includes water. Ph Dean 021 651 167.
GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach Covering Franklin Area Lawnmowing, Gardening, Garden clearance, Hedges. Clean, tidy and reliable. Call Brett 021 0211 7777 or 09 232 1276
APPLIANCE Repairs & rentals. Smart Drive machines $39.95 per month. Ph Dave 236 3519 or txt 021 2777 006.
MARRIAGE CELEBRANT MARRIAGE Celebrant & Civil Union Services. Same sex weddings welcome. 15 yrs experience. Ph Jill 09 235 3466 or 021 110 4374.
MISSING MISSING from our property, Smith Rd Waiuku since Thurs 01/8/13, 1 (4-5 yr old) white female goat. Very friendly - ex calf club - childs pet. Could be dragging a chain. Pls ph Mary 235 9027.
PETS POOCHIE park – Holiday home for dogs – Inspection welcome by arrangement – Phone 09 235 0052 (evenings) or 021 856 555. Email pups@hotmail. co.nz for further information.
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 given.
PICTURE FRAMING THE FRAMING SHED Quality Custom Picture Framing. 31 Victoria Ave, Waiuku. Tues - Fri 9 - 5 Winter Sat: 10 - 1 or by appointment. Ph. Allie 235 0939 / 027 253 4577.
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**WINTER WARMERS PROMO** Spend $200 and get FREE delivery in Waiuku New 3.6 x 2.7m carpet, hemmed - $195 * Solid Rimu Table and 6 Rimu chairs - $750 * Cream Lounge Suite with 2 Rockers - $395 * Upright Freezer Frigidaire - $275 * King size bed mattress and base - $450 * Awesome book case, heavy $795, Matching Mirror - $250 * Big Dressing table - $475 or buy small items to add up to the value of $200 for free delivery. One voucher per person. 31/3 BOWEN ST, WAIUKU NEXT DOOR TO MITRE 10, Ph: 235 7715
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TO 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. WAREHOUSE SPACE. Small, Med & Lge. Easy access. 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 & expenses PW. Ph. 027 38 33317.
TO RENT PONSFORD Road, Te Toro, 3-4 bedroom home, 2 large living areas, modern kitchen, fire, 1 bathroom, north-facing for all day sun, approx 2 acres grazing, inground swimming pool. $440 per week. Contact Deborah Somervell, phone 235 6949 or 0274 363 416. Barfoot & Thompson, licensed under REAA 2008.
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.
WANTED TO BUY QUALITY household furniture, antiques, bric-a-brac, collectables, tools. Phone for free quote 235 5555 or 027 277 5026.
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CHEF WANTED 4 days per week, 35-40 hrs. Apply in person at Nicks Café 30 Constable Road, Waiuku.
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WAIUKU COLONY CAT RESCUE Donations of catfood - tins & biscuits wanted. Please drop @ Franklin Vets Any enquiries waiukucolonycats@gmail.com Phone: 09 235 7835
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