Post Tuesday, September 10, 2013 • Vol 25, No. 35
Above: Coach Tana Umaga speaks to the crowd in Pukekohe yesterday afternoon. Far left, Waiuku’s Ronald Raaymakers holds the coveted Ranfurly Shield
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WELL DONE BOYS! It’s been 58 years in the making, but the celebrations around the Counties-Manukau area this week after the Steelers won a thriller against Hawkes Bay on Saturday have been worth waiting for. The epic, down to the wire, victory for the coveted Ranfurly Shield has suddenly made this Sunday’s 2.35pm match against Taranaki a
must-see event for any local rugby fan. It will be the first time ever that Counties have played a shield defence, and expectations are of one of the biggest crowds ever seen at what is now EcoLight Stadium in Pukekohe. Meanwhile, the Ranfurly Shield will be taken on a triumphant tour of the district, with parades in Ma-
nukau, Papakura and Pukekohe yesterday, while this afternoon (Tuesday) it will be toured around Manurewa Schools. On Wednesday between 9am and 11am Papakura Schools will get the chance to see the ‘Log of Wood’, while it will be at Massey park, Papakura through lunchtime before heading for more local schools. In
the evening it will be displayed at the Ardmore-Marist Rugby Club. Thursday between 9am and 3pm sees the Shield visiting schools in the wider Franklin area, before appearing in the Waiuku Town Square between 3.30pm and 5pm and then heading to the Waiuku Rugby Club between 6pm and 7.30pm.
On Friday it will be displayed at Eco Light Stadium between 1pm and 5pm, and, hopefully, that’s where it will remain after the final whistle against Taranaki on Sunday! Inside this week: 202-match veteran of Counties Rugby, Alan Dawson gives his view, page 5. Match report v Hawkes Bay, page 23.
Award for First Steps centre Artist says she doesn’t condone tagging First Steps Waiuku were the only childcare centre in the South Region to receive a Trustmark Award across all three available categories at the Kidicorp Annual Conference in Auckland recently. The three categories were Leadership and Management, Working
with Others and Quality Teaching. The recognition saw them the only centre of 31 in the region to collect the award across all three sectors. The team received $3000 to spend on resources for the centre and say they have already purchased two
small whares for the children to enjoy in both the Infants and Preschool. “It was great to be recognised nationally for all the hard work and dedication that the staff at First Steps put into the daily learning and care of the children,” a spokesperson said.
Carmel Stewart, who featured in a Post article last week regarding her development of a Soul of Art project in Tuakau, says that she does not condone tagging at all, however recognises the talent of young people and graffiti as an artform when practised in a controlled area with an aim in mind. With this in mind Soul Of Art Community wishes to encourage the talent of the young people of Tuakau by providing paints, boards and a demonstration by a well known graffiti artist at the Tuakau Community Day on October 19.
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The works produced on the day along with a series of portraits will become the focus of an exhibition following the Community day’. “I believe that by giving the young people a voice through a medium which they enjoy there will be no reason to use tagging around the town at all as a form of expression,” she says. Soul of Art has sponsorships available for the weekly art/craft group enabling all children who wish to come along to be able to do so. For more information email info@SoulOfArtCommunity.com
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Mudlarks ready for return to work Members of the Waiuku Mudlarks group look set to be back at work clearing mangroves earlier than they expected, after what they described a ‘positive’ discussions with Auckland Council representatives last week. The group’s chairman, Ian Scobie, said there are still some compliance issues to be resolved, (including the band of retired farmers completing a course on how to safely operate a chainsaw!), but they will be allowed to
recommence work on two of the sites they have been clearing in the past few months. After this comes the process to obtain a new resource consent for further areas to be cleared, to allow the project to continue clearance towards the Sandspit Road section, and Ian said he is hopeful that early estimates of in excess of 18 months for this consent may yet prove to be longer than may be needed. Asked whether the group
was enjoying a bit of a break, Ian laughed and said no way, the team are ‘keen as mustard’ to get back into the job and carry on enhancing the look of the Waiuku Estuary and environs. The group are hoping to host a seedling clearing day in the near future, involving the local community as a way to allow the many people who have offered their support to have the chance assist with mangrove clearance.
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Work continues to improve loo state I would like to reply to the letter regarding the state of the toilets by the old New World carpark. This is an issue that not only myself, the Information Centre staff and both our two local board representatives have had enough of. We have sent countless ‘service requests’ to Auckland Council and talked with Council staff complaining about the state of these toilets. We are constantly told and assured that cleaners are cleaning these amenities daily and the fouling is done after the cleaner has left. However, I do think it is terrible that some members of the public find it acceptable and funny to treat public property in such a disgusting manner blocking the toilets, leaving their rubbish and defecating on the floor. The WB&DA work very hard organising events to promote Waiuku, bring people into the town and bring financial benefits to the community and unfortunately too often many of our visitors are greeted with the dirty toilet. This is not the image we want to portrait of our town or a memory we want them to leave with. Please know that we are working with Police on the matter and currently sifting through CCTV footage to try and identify the culprits responsible. We will also keep working with Council to get this annoying issue resolved. Sharlene Druyven Waiuku Town Manager
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As chairman of the newly-formed Waiuku Estuary Restoration Society, I strongly urge the people of Waiuku and surrounding area to vote wisely in the coming local body elections. At the moment, the ‘Mudlarks’ have been hindered from progressing our projects to remove mangroves, improve coastal fringes and help to connect and complete the walkway system that will benefit not only the townspeople themselves, but will bring in more tourists which will create more revenue for the town’s businesses. The Mudlarks’ desire to clear the estuaries of the invasive mangrove has, we believe, the support of the majority of the residents, with the improved outlook from their properties, better access for boating and giving more scope for fish and wading birds to return to the cleared waterways. We have offered to help mitigate the issues we apparently inadvertently caused, which resulted in our programmes being curtailed at the moment. These include planting the native rushes to create a continuous band of erosion protection around the shoreline, these being far more effective than the mangroves are. Some of the candidates putting their name forward have, I believe, the potential to improve the situation and drive our projects to a better conclusion than is being done at the moment. My suggestion is to give a lot of thought as to which candidates have the greatest desire to push for an improved relationship with the council and its officers. Ian Scobie, Waiuku.
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There were 29 callouts in August for the volunteers of the Waiuku Brigade, of which 16 were medical, five were actual fires, and a number of fire alarm callouts, including one for someone who set their alarm off while burning their breakfast toast! Quick action by one of the council’s cleaning contractors on the morning of August 28 saw him call the brigade after a pot was left on the stove at Waiuku’s Kinnaree Restaurant overnight. Chief Fire Officer Colin Riddle, of the Waiuku Volunteer Fire Brigade, details the callouts for the brigade in August: 3rd, 10.16 am, Kariotahi Rd, Medical Ambulance from Pukekohe 3rd, 12.05 pm, Whiri Whiri Rd, Medical Ambulance from Middlemore 4th, 13.48 pm, Victoria Ave, Rubbish Fire 4th, 18.45 pm, Kitchener Rd, Car Fire 6th, 08.40 am, Glenbrook Beach Rd, Pine trees on fire 6th, 15.00 pm, Constable Rd, Private Fire Alarm caused by workmen 6th, 21.25 pm, Hamilton Dr, Medical Ambulance from Middlemore 8th, 11.27 am, Ronald Ave, Top of stove on fire out on arrival 8th, 13.27 pm, Taurangaruru Rd, Medical Ambulance from Manukau 10th, 15.20 pm, Queen St, Rubbish Fire out on arrival 10th, 16.41 pm, Belgium St, Medical Ambulance from Pukekohe
11th, 18.20pm,Kitchener Rd, PFA false alarm 11th, 22.00 pm,Breaker Grove, Medical Ambulance from Manukau 12th, 10.13 am, Matai St, Medical Ambulance from Drury 16th, 22.43 pm, View Rd, Smoke in the vicinity no action 17th, 22.52 pm, King St, Medical Ambulance from Middlemore 18th, 5.57 pm, Awhitu Central Rd, Medical Stood down 20th, 10.45 am, Misa Rd, Medical Ambulance from Middlemore 21st, 07.42 am, Constable Rd, PFA Caused by burnt toast 21st, 16.43 pm, Awhitu Rd, MVA first aid and traffic control 23rd, 07.23 am, Bothwell Park Rd, Smell of smoke in house 24th, 12.53 pm, Country Club Lane, Medical Ambulance from Pukekohe 24th, 23.58 pm, Ruakawa Dr, Medical Ambulance from Papakura 26th, 06.06 am, Glenbrook Beach Rd, Medical Ambulance from Waiuku 26th, 19.27 pm, Awhitu Rd, Medical Ambulance from Waiuku, Stood down 28th, 04.43 am, Queen St, Pot left on on stove in Restaurant. 29th, 02.23 am, Greenfield Dr, Medical Ambulance from Pukekohe 29th, 21.53 pm, Victoria Ave, Medical Ambulance from Middlemore 30th, 20.34 pm, Sandspit Rd, Investigate bang and power going off.
Waiuku Police are holding the following items, lost in: July: Sapphire and diamond ring, New World. Prescription glasses in Vista case, Queen Street. Small black wallet, Colombo Road. August: Scooter, Karioitahi Beach, Brown Sunglasses, Shanley Crescent. Steelers training shirts, Karioitahi Beach.
greenscene Charmaine Petereit Green Party Spokesperson for Hunua Ph: 027 6794044 Email: charmaine.petereit@greens.org.nz that - 25 years on - we’re still to see any benefit from. The Government should reassess its commitment to spend millions of dollars of taxpayer money on GE when the rewards are few but the risks are substantial. New Zealand’s long term economic future lies in producing and exporting food that is clean, green, and safe. The McGuinness report highlights that, since 1988, there have been 52 reported incidents involving GMOs. It finds that New Zealand is ‘less equipped to make a strategic decision to release GMO’s in the outdoors in 2013 than it was a decade ago’. Public money should be invested into smarter ways to farm organically, ensure the safety and traceability of our food production, raise animals in more humane ways, and lower the
carbon footprint of farming. Organic exports from New Zealand are growing in value: • Organic product exports were between NZ$215 and NZ$225m in value in 2012 – approximately a 25 percent increase since 2009. • Fresh fruit and vegetables are still the most important product category by value, accounting for more than NZ$ 96m (45 percent) of total exports. • Dairy products continue to be the second largest export category. The value of organic dairy exports has grown 33 percent since 2009. • Processed foods and ingredients have grown 45 percent since 2009. The processed food and ingredients category now includes the largest number of export market participants of any category of this study.
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• Organic beverages, wine and beer have grown 70 percent in value since 2009. • Meat and wool have grown in export value by 11 percent since 2009, with a number of new participants entering this field. • Organic honey exports have experienced a slight reduction in value since 2009. • The value of exports in the ‘other’ category has grown by 144 percent by value since 2009 New Zealand’s big point of difference in the world can be a commitment to producing GE-free organic food and fibre. This is more valuable to us than the false promise of GE. Link to the McGuinness report on GE: http://www.mcguinnessinstitute.org/ includes/download.aspx?ID=130217
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Emotions run high as history made in Shield match “It just doesn’t get better than this.” That’s how Counties rugby double-centurion Alan Dawson summed up his emotions on Sunday morning as he prepared his Finn for his day’s sailing at the Waiuku Yacht Club. Sailing might be a passion, but after 202 games for Counties, and seven Ranfurly Shield challenges without success, rugby was ruling the roost around yacht club conversation after Counties trumped Hawkes Bay on Saturday night. “I was listening to the game on the radio in the shed with a couple of mates,” Alan said on Sunday, “but then the radio broke, so I went up to the pub to watch the match.” As the final whistle blew, and the realisation that, at last, Counties had the revered shield, emotions ran high at the Kentish Hotel. “People were hugging, people were crying, we were singing United We Stand (the traditional Counties team song), guys were just about kissing each other!” he laughed. ‘Dawsy’ played in the golden era of Counties rug-
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by, winning the NPC in 1979, the same year a disallowed try saw them miss out on the Shield against Auckland. Then there was the agonising draw with Canterbury, a match in which a win would have seen Counties take not only the Shield, but a second NPC title. Instead, it was a draw, Canterbury kept the Shield, and Auckland slipped past both Unions to claim the NPC. But Saturday night put the world to rights. Alan had praise for the team, but also to the coaching instincts of coach Tana Umaga. “He did two things right the first was taking the boys down, (to Napier), on the bus, we always used to do that, and it brings you together as a team. Then he switched to a running firstfive when we needed to run the ball.” Alan says the choice of Baden Kerr at pivot to open the game was exactly right, keeping Counties in touch, and giving them the opportunity to chance their arm late in the game.
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Alan Dawson couldn’t stop grinning on Sunday after Saturday’s win “If we had played like that from the start, we would have lost,” Alan says, adding that this season Counties have a team with great options to choose from, and adjust their style of play according to the state of the match. As for the historic first Shield defence on Sunday at Eco-Light Stadium, Alan reckons the crowd would rival that of the Lions match against Counties in his day that drew something like 28,000 to the Pukekohe stadium. “It’s all about that first de-
fence, and building from there. The Shield will bring the spirit to the team, we just need to defend it.” Come Sunday afternoon, there’ll no doubt be around 20,000-odd other Counties supporters calling for exactly that from the embankments and grandstands in Pukekohe.
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DEMONSTRATIONS OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE BETWEEN DRURY AND BOMBAY 16 – 20 September 2013, 9am – 3pm Transpower, the owner and operator of New Zealand’s national electricity grid, will be flying an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) from its Drury Substation (40km south of Auckland City) to its Bombay Substation between 16 – 20 September 2013. The 150kg, 3.5 metre mini helicopter is being showcased as part of the international CIGRE conference. The use of an UAV could provide a safer and more efficient way to assess the condition of Transpower’s transmission lines in the future.
Location The UAV will be flown 8km south from Drury, following our transmission lines to our Bombay substation across rural properties several times over the week of 16 – 20 September 2013. This activity has been granted permission by the Civil Aviation Authority.
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Eligibility You must have experience relevant to alcohol licensing You can’t be involved in the alcohol industry or have any appearance of bias You must have highly developed investigative skills and decision making ability You must have strong communication skills You should have knowledge of the sale and supply of alcohol act and alcohol related harm
more information on the role and skills required is available in the competency guidance document available at: www.lgnz.co.nz/assets/uploads/our-work/alccompetency-Guidance-for-Dlc-members-June-13.pdf technical guidance and training will be provided between november and early December 2013. Expressions of interest close on 1 October 2013
The demonstrations will only occur between the hours of 9am – 3pm.Landowners and surrounding communities can expect to notice an unusual aircraft in the area during this time period. UAV technology is however quieter than most manned aircraft used in New Zealand including the helicopters currently used to assess transmission lines. CONTACT US
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Master craftsman scoops top prize Aka Aka craftsman Russell Snook scooped the Supreme Award at the gala opening night of the Franklin Arts Festival on Friday evening. Held jointly at Franklin: The Centre and the NZ Steel Gallery, the opening of the exhibition drew a large crowd to see the hundreds of artworks across a range of media, and to see the winners announced. It was an excellent night for Russell, who continued his success from the awards last year by collecting a number of other titles before being announced as the overall winner. His creation, titled Seed Pod, is crafted from kauri, forming a delicate pod, which comes apart to reveal a highly-detailed ‘seed’ inside, made from swamp totara. The piece was then mounted on a base made from driftwood from the Awhitu coastline.
Above, clockwise from top left: Onewhero’s Karen Wood and Ramarama’s Amanda Pitsillides. Margaret Fisher is congratulated by Franklin Local Board chair Andy Baker on her win in the miniatures section. Pukekohe’s Rosemary Hood and Sandra Richardson were part of the team who produced the event. Pukekawa’s Robyn Wilkinson won a photographic award for an evocative image near the Tuakau Bridge.
Above: left to right; Hunua MP Dr Paul Hutchison toasts exhibitor Claire-Erica. Local artist Deborah Illingworth with her sisters from Auckland, Rebecca Burt and Robyn Howitt. Waiuku artist Sharon Williams entered the festival for the first time this year. Sponsors Trish Fenton (Barfoot and Thompson Waiuku), and Wyatt Oldfield of Smart business solutions enjoyed the festivities.
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Town prepares for two massive events It is great to be back in the driver’s seat and a huge thank you to Vanessa (my assistant) for holding the fort and doing a fantastic job in my absence. The next three months are chaotic and lots happening in Waiuku so I thought you might like an update. The Local Board elections are upon us and I really want to stress the importance to do your homework on the candidates running and make your vote count. Look at what they stand for and what they are prepared to do to represent our area. Now we are under the Auckland Council umbrella we need to show unity, show council a strong voice and show that we care who is elected in our ward and how our town is run. Last year we had around 35% voter turnout and we need to be mindful that is what Council sees when your representatives speak and advocate on your behalf. I really believe we can reach around the 80% if we really try and get the word out. We have achieved so much in the last couple of years and we really need to show Auckland Council we want an area plan within the next three years and we don’t want to be bottom of the rung. We also only have two voices in nine at Local Board level and one voice of 21 at the top decision making table so they need to know we are a community that gives a dam. I urge you to go to the ‘Meet the candidates’ on September 22 at the Waiuku Town Hall and hear how they plan to represent our town, then VOTE. We are in full swing now preparing for the “The Blast to the Past” on the November 1. Last year was a huge amazing event and I want this years to be even bigger and better. A huge thank you once again to Lex and Karen Mills from Waiuku New World for their amazing donation of sponsorship for this
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AKA AKA SCHOOL PRE-ENROLMENT and ENROLMENT INFORMATION Dear Parents, You may be considering schools in which to enroll your child as they turn five, or even transferring schools, in the future; why not consider Aka Aka School, the “big little school” in the Waiuku area? We have excellent academic results, caring and motivated teachers and staff, and are in a safe and secure rural setting about 9km from Waiuku (with a morning and afternoon bus service from Waiuku to the school gates and back).
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If you require more information about our school and what it can offer your child/ren, please: Visit our website—www.akaaka.school.nz Visit our school for a guided tour and a chat Phone us for more information on 09 235 2806 Visit ero.govt.nz for our most recent ERO report Join us for our 75th Annual Calf Club on 19 October at the school! Looking forward to hearing from you. Patrick Kelaiditis PRINCIPAL Aka Aka Primary School 809 Aka Aka Road, Waiuku, 2682 Phone: 235 2806 Fax: 235 2840 Email: admin@akaaka.school.nz
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Plaudits flow as community celebrates investiture for Dame Nganeko Over 600 people gathered at the Tahuna Marae last Thursday to celebrate the formal investiture of Dame Kahurangi Nganeko Minhinnick into the Order of New Zealand. Earlier in the day, Dame Nganeko had been presented with the award by the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at a ceremony at Government House. Tariana Turia, Maori Party Co-Leader said “Dame Nganeko has a long track record of fighting for the rights of her whanau, hapu, iwi and tangata whenua. Her first encounter with the Crown and its process was at 11 years old when she was asked to go to the Maori Land Court by her kaumatua to become informed about land grievances of Ngati Te Ata. “From that point onward, she was encouraged to translate Te reo Maori into English for her mother and kaumatua as they navigated the system.” “She is skilled in tikanga and whakapapa, handed down by her kaumatua, and embodies these values in everything she does. Her relationship to the land and environment was something that came naturally to her as an obligation to protect for future generations.” “She descends from a line of Kaihau leaders who fought for land, environment and Maori rights. In1862, her great grandfather Ahipene Kaihau chaired the Ngati Te Ata Runanga and its purpose was to settle land matters. In 1898, Henare Kaihau (MP Western Maori 1896-1911) fought in Parliament to address raupatu and the return of confiscated lands.” Te Ururoa Flavell, Maori Party CoLeader who has family connections to her, is proud of her achievements because “in 1982 the Dame lead the Manukau Claim to the Waitangi Tribunal which triggered a landslide of environmental policy discussions on the Auckland Councils’ poor water quality manPhone: 09 235 7835
agement and the deterioration of the Manukau Harbour as an ecosystem. The undesirable response from the Auckland Council and the New Zealand Government compelled her to seek an international and indigenous understanding within the United Nations.” “From 1987-1996 she travelled to the United Nations to ensure at an international level indigenous peoples were heard by decision makers. “She is well known by many of the world’s leaders for standing up for our people in Aotearoa and for being part of the founding voices of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. “Indigenous representation at higher levels of the UN was and continues to be of great importance to her.” Dr Pita Sharples, Maori Party MP who attended the investiture ceremony, and accompanied the Dame to receive her award said “currently, there are eleven Ngati Te Ata claims at the Waitangi Tribunal waiting redress. Dame Nganeko has been a staunch activist for Maori rights for over six decades and is respected within Maori, political and international settings for her commitment to her ancestors and to future generations of Ngati Te Ata as well as future generations for indigenous peoples internationally.” “We started working together way back in the 60’s, where our shared passion for MAori rights brought us together. In 1970 she was the first recipient of the New Zealand Maori Council’s Young Maori Woman of the Year, which was recognition of her commitment to her people even back then.” “Humble, courageous, articulate and respected. Nganeko Minhinnick has a legacy to be celebrated alongside the commitment and passion of her whanau.”
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…Glamour The Tasman Sea ripples its way into the limitless horizon as I watch a hawk lazily riding the updrafts from the Karioitahi Cliffs. Several hundred feet below me, the last of the evening walkers are tiny dots on the mirrored black sand of the beach. In the distance, a glider drifts silently past, drawing the eye to a lone hangglider pilot hovering above the clay outcrops. To my left, a ganrled stand of pine trees invite a walk into their shadowed glades, while an inquisitive sheep, with two lambs in tow, watches with bland eyes as I pour a couple of glasses of Lake Chalice sauvignon blanc. The grill is on, awaiting a chicken breast in bacon and a prime sirloin steak, while, inside, a mushrom sauce, Lyonnaise potatoes and a fresh Meditteranean salad are already prepared. The entree of Tomato and coriander soup with garlic bread was superb, and for dessert we have Creme Brulee with creme fraiche and a berry compote. It’s recommended we eat the dessert in the outdoor bath nestled under the trees and overlooking the spectacular sunset. This is camping, but not as you know it. This is a decadent luxury that sweeps you into its arms and leaves you entranced, bewitched, and wondering whether anyone would notice if you never went back to the office again. This is the latest addition to the range of boutique leisure, adventure and pampering experiences offered by Karioitahi’s Castaways Resort complex. We are met by Castaways’ developer Gavin Shine who presents us with a buggy to drive to the secluded hilltop campsite, and a sketched map along with the usual instructions about not driving the buggy over one of the towering cliffs that perch above the beachfront. Gavin has been planning ‘Glam Camping’ for years, and constructing the sites since around Christmas. He tells us they
By Nigel Ward have been trial-running the concept for several months, fine-tuning and enhancing the experience to produce something truly special. He has succeeded. From the instant we engage drive in the buggy and head up the sheep-dotted hills of the 200-acre paddock, the cares of the world roll away with each turn of the rugged tyres. Half the fun is finding the site. We get lost once, backtrack, and have a laugh looking for the tiny arrow signs which point the way. We pause, often, for photographs of the stunning views as we climb higher, but shortly we ease our way into a glade where a rustic-looking building is nestled. First impressions were wonderful. Opening the double doors, the cosy interior is revealed. Plush carpet, a massive super-king bed and goosedown covers, coffee machine, Ipod music hub, soft spot-lighting and even a chandalier. A sheet of instructions advises us to go to the stereo, push the left button, and pour a wine. As the music wafts out, we admire the view again, check out the sunken bath with solar lights, and check on the menu for dinner. As the instructions point out, a chef is not going to appear from the trees. Accordingly, every part of dinner, dessert and breakfast has been pre-prepared and is waiting, labelled, in the fridge. Even my gastronomic abilities stretched to putting it together, and, with no preparation, a gourmet dinner was plated in no time. It’s hard to explain the feeling of total peace and relaxation brought on by this little slice of paradise on the West Coast. Whether it’s because there’s no cellphone coverage, (although if there is an emergency we can drive to the top of the hill and get reception), or whether its the
sea air, the view, the solitude, or simply the fact that the Castaways crew have thought of every little item you could possibly want, the end result is simply amazing. Gavin, who with his wife Raewyn, purchased what was a restaurant on the cliffs in 2002 and turned it into Castaways, says choosing the right spot for the camp site was one of the hardest parts of the project. It has to be secluded, yet accessible, offer views, yet not be exposed too much to the breezes from the sea. Not that high winds are a problem, the insulated, solar-powered ‘tent’ has been tested in 160km/h gales and came through with flying colours. The wind got up through the night while we were there, but the only difference we noticed was we could hear the surf crashing slightly more loudly as we enjoyed our hot drinks and chocolates. Glam Camping at Castaways, on the block of farm land behind the accomodation areas and Agave Restaurant, follows other recent activity launches including Castaways Adventures, which features archery, self drive 4x4, clay bird shooting and blocarting. Recently, the Bersantai Day Spa was born and constructed high on the hills overlooking Castaways and the Tasman Sea. Heavily influenced by a trip to Bali the Spa has extensive stone work both inside and out. Last year an out door bath and massage area was added to the day spa complimenting the extensively landscaped gardens and adding to the range of day spa treatments available. Now, Glam Camping is here, and it is a worthy addition to a facility which offers international-quality activities, weddings and functions, accomodation and fine dining. • Castaways Glam Camping is available from $430 per couple, all inclusive. For more details, or to book, see the website, www.castaways.co.nz.
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Cooking up a storm at Glenbrook Happy faces, full stomachs and a sense of achievement marked Glenbrook School last week as it kicked off its campaign to win a nationwide cooking competition. The school has entered in the ‘Lets cook with Parmco competition’, which offers over $165,000 in prizes including full school kitchen equipment. Open to all schools in New Zealand, the competition attracts on-line voting for the participating schools. Glenbrook teacher Sarah Timms and a group of parents are cooking with classes each week, adults there for support only, as the youngsters do all the cooking themselves. The students cook a meal with a recipe provided by Parmco each week for three weeks. On Thursday the meal was chicken, tomato and oregano, cooked by Year 6 and 7 students, with fantastic results, and they even made a cheesecake for dessert. The entire class then sat down to a shared lunch to celebrate their cooking success. School principal Simon Akroyd says they would like people to vote for Glenbrook School, (in the 200-299 category). by going to the Parmco website and following the links or by sharing Glenbrookm School on facebook. Should they win, Simon says it would be a great boost for the school “We would use the kitchen package to install at our school to allow more children access to cooking as part of their learning. We also have our school garden where the children can grow vegetables that we can use in our cooking. “It is a great opportunity for the children to learn new skills and to participate in a great competition promoting healthy eating and team work,” he says.
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$700k for Tuakau, Onewhero Waikato District Council will invest more than $700,000 in roads and street lighting for the Onewhero and Tuakau communities this financial year. The funding will cover over $450,000 worth of resealing to be completed along 14 kilometres of urban roads in Tuakau, Port Waikato and Pokeno; while $143,000 will be spent on upgrading street lighting. Port Waikato is allocated $100,000 for kerb and channelling upgrade along Mission Road and around the resealing areas. Waikato District Council General Manager Service Delivery Tim Harty says Council is placing an emphasis on improving the overall community environment to enhance the customer’s experience. “Our focus is to help create a safer environment for communities in the Waikato district and one of the ways we can do that is by improving and maintaining roads, footpaths and street lighting.” The street works programme will get underway in Council’s summer construction period between November to March 2014. Web: www.thepostnewspaper.co.nz
Win tickets to two great local shows, something for every taste in Waiuku Two big shows are coming to Waiuku soon, with an Abba and BeeGees tribute band from Australia set to perform at the Kentish Hotel on Sunday September 29, and the popular Murder on the Train, featuring the Glenbrook Vintage Railway and a meal at the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club, running another mystery show on November 2. With two Murder Mystery shows already sold out and a third half full the public just can’t wait til the next Murder on the train back this Christmas to delight those looking for something a little different and unusual. New to the Angell Productions group who produce the shows is Raelene Anderson from Rae’s Place at the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club who is preparing a delicious banquet to ensure no-one dies of hunger. Meanwhile the writers have been holding secret meetings at a hideaway in Waiuku planning for Bearly Murder, Altruistic Murder, Murder by Communal Companions and Death by Temper(ance) and the cast have been secretly witnessed sampling the required “props” at the Waiuku Cosmo-
politan Club to ensure everything is up to the standard they require of Waiuku hospitality. For ticket information go to the groups website angellproductions.wordpress.com/ Meanwhile, the last Sunday in September sees the sights and sounds of another era in full flight as the 1970s and 80s sounds of Abba and the Beegees take over the bar. Flared pants outrageous costumes and fantastic music created by two of the most famous bands and songwriters of our time is behind an evening billed as: Disco Nights the Ultimate Stand Off! Abba Rebjorn and The Ultimate Bee Gees have travelled the world with their amazing show. Both shows have critical acclaim in their own right and organisers say Abba & The Bees Gees are re-incarnated right before your very eyes. Abba Rebjorn have sold out shows in Canada, China, South Africa, New Zealand and Dubai along with The Ultimate Bee Gees both bands having performed over 2000 shows worldwide.
Giveaway Osborne Realty Ltd - licensed real estate agent (REAA2008)
Two chances to win! The Post has two tickets to give away to the BeeGees and Abba Tribute Show at the Kentish Hotel on September 29th at 3pm. Tickets usually cost $49 each. To enter, just tell us the name of the song that Abba performed to win the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest. Plus! The Post has 2 tickets to give away to the Murder on the Train show on November 2 Altruistic Murder. Tickets usually $75 each.
Who is the mother of Polly Perkins?
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A MANS PARADISE $485,000 PRICE REDUCED!
WAIUKU Yes! Calling all men. A 180m2 shed incl 72m2 of living consisting of 2 bedrooms & open plan living & kitchen opening onto a sunny patio with a great rural outlook. Set on 1.26 ha only 3 kms from the popular Karioitahi Beach. So come on Guys live the dream and give me a call to view your piece of paradise. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf676
For a free no obligation appraisal from an agent that gets results:
Julie Rodgers Mobile 0275 516 075 A/h 09 235 6075 11 Bowen Street, Waiuku
Ph 235 7139
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FOCUS Y T R E P PRO TRICT IS D IN L FRANK
11 Bowen Street, Waiuku
Open Home: Sun 12.00 – 12.30pm 63 Victoria Ave
CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU WANT? CONSIDER BUILDING
CUTE COSY HOME $299,000 Handy to Waiuku Township is this lovely two bedroom home. Open plan living with modern bathroom. Heat pump and wood burner makes this a cosy warm home. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.
A superior residential subdivision, great building sites, close to township. Phone Leonie for further information. WAIUKU
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbs429 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
NEW LISTING!
WAIUKU PRICE REDUCTION
KIWI QUARTER ACRE $299,000 Rural view with country/village living in Otaua, handy to primary school. 3 bedroom solid home with open plan living. Has modern kitchen & bathroom & new carpet throughout. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. OTAUA
Convenient for your tenant. Only a short walk to Waiuku Township. This very tidy two bedroom unit will fit the needs of many. Large lounge/dining, sep kitchen, combined bathroom & toilet. Both bedrooms are double and there is ranch slider access to patio from one. Internal access to single garage and laundry from kitchen. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh701 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
WAIUKU
AKA AKA
QUIET COUNTRY LIFESTYLE $299,000 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.
WAIUKU CONVENIENCE FOR YOU - $245,000
WAIUKU
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbF504 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075
WAIUKU SOLID STARTER HOME $349,000
1950s 3 bed brick & tile home with extra rumpus/ sleepout. Also has double garage and carport on low maintenance section. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh712 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh697 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075
RURAL RESIDENTIAL
NEW SUBDIVISION NOW SELLING $320,000 - $330,000
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
COUNTRY LIVING $334,000
Ideal 1st home or investment. 3 bedrooms, open plan living. 2 sep single garages. Elevated.945m2 section close to school. Be in quick for this one.
Country living without the hassle of farming. 2 Rural lots with unimpeded views to the west over the Waiuku River and Manukau harbour. 4836m2 and 5113m2.On the Glenbrook side of Waiuku. Hurry to view, before your friends do.Titles pending. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf596 & osbs534
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh710 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
WAIUKU
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh707 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082
Open Home: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm 5A Collingwood Road
NEW LISTING!
EASY LIVING $379,000
Be quick for this 3 bedroom home. Kitchen/ dining, separate lounge, ranchslider to patio area. Separate single garage, fenced section in Sandspit Rd School zone.
NEW LISTING!
QUARTER ACRE IN THE COUNTRY $299,990
SERIOUSLY SELLING $319,000
GREAT STARTER, FIRST HOME $355,000
WAIUKU
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh709 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
Peace & quiet with lovely rural outlook greets you when you view this 3 bedroom cottage situated half way between Waiuku & Pukekohe. Very tidy with immaculate presentation on fully fenced section.
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh696 Contact: Ph Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
PRICE REDUCTION
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Osborne Realty Ltd - licensed real estate agent (REAA2008)
A contemporary double glazed Latitude home consisting of large open plan living opening on to a sunny deck with elevated ceiling space. Three double bedrooms (master with ensuite). Double basement garage on a compact easy care site. Call now to view.
WAIUKU
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh703 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
WAIUKU
TO BE BUILT $379,000 each 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
WAIUKU THE LEISURELY LIFE - $395,000
THE GOOD LIFE BECKONS - $474,000
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh705 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh700 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722 Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
Effortless living in this undemanding four bedroom home. Large comfortable open plan living with ranchslider access to private BBQ area.Modern kitchen with quality appliances, attractive bathroom + ensuite.Double garaging with internal access. Easy care section.
WAIUKU
This attractive property on the Waiuku town boundary offers the convenience of town & country living. A modern 2002 built home of 4 bedrooms (master with ensuite) & open plan living has a sunny deck overlooking the 3000m2 section that is attractively landscaped & includes a comprehensive orchard. The separate dble garaging incl a commercially licenced kitchen.
FOCUS Y T R E P PRO TRICT IS D IN L FRANK
11 Bowen Street, Waiuku
Open Home: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm 15 Puketi Lane
NEW LISTING!
A MANS PARADISE $485,000
MODERN FAMILY HOME $465,000
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.
Beautiful family home with 4 double bedrooms, master has ensuite & large walk in robe. Lovely flowing indoor / outdoor living. This home won't last long on the market. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh713 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
WAIUKU
Ph 235 7139
www.professionals.co.nz
Osborne Realty Ltd - licensed real estate agent (REAA2008)
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf676
WAIUKU
Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075
BRING THE HORSE $519,000 WAIUKU 15 ACRES CLOSE TO TOWN - $499,000
WAIUKU RUNOFF OR LIFESTYLE - $650 + GST, if any
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf663 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf680 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082
Only 5 mins from town is this well-maintained, grazed 15-acre block suitable for stock and horses.
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.
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.
WAIUKU
ON THE BEACH $575,000 Awhitu Peninsula beach front property with 180 degree Manukau Harbour views. Two storey, 3 bedroom modern bach with North facing decks for entertaining. Quiet and relaxing location. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh538 & osbf664 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075
ORUA BAY
Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf692 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075
RURAL OASIS $675,000 NEW LISTING
WAIUKU
10 acres of gentle contour land set in a quiet rural location. 3 brms, open plan with 4 bay shedding 5 mins from Waiuku. Phone Marleen to view. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf696 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
OFFERS WANTED: $699,000
SOLD!
WAIUKU ESCAPE TO PRIVACY - $685,000
WAIUKU EXECUTIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAVAGANZA - $765,000
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh692 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh661 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
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. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.
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. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh392
Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
TE TORO
EQUESTRIAN DELIGHT - $765,000
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf691 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbhf687 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243 Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
10 acres just 8 minutes from Waiuku, 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.
4 bedroom Jennian home with 7 acres, covenanted bush and 180 deg panoramic views of Manukau Harbour with semi self containedsleepout and extra garaging, only 10 minutes from Waiuku.
AN OPPORTUNITY OF GRAND PROPORTIONS Expressions of interest
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). View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf685 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
KOHEKOHE
SPECTACULAR LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY - $799,000
THE WESTCOAST IS THE BEST COAST $PBN
WAIUKU
5 bedrooms, 3 living areas & 3 bathrooms. A designer kitchen and open plan family area lead on to an extensive portico and swimming pool complex. Separate media room. The 2510m2 grounds have been professionally landscaped and there is coded gate access.
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. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh689
KARAKA
Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
Drought sees lamb numbers expected to drop by 2 million Last season’s North Island drought has dented New Zealand’s sheep and cattle numbers and this spring’s lamb crop is expected to be 2 million lambs less – down 7.7 per cent to 24.43 million head. The Beef + Lamb New Zealand Economic Service annual stock number survey confirms what many predicted, following the recent prolonged and extensive drought. The survey provides the country’s sheep and beef sector with a prediction of the productive base of livestock for the 2013-14 season. While both sheep and cattle numbers fell – 1 per cent and 1.3 per cent respectively – it is the lamb crop that reflects the drought’s impact most significantly. The export lamb slaughter
for 2013-14 is expected to be 18.6 million head, a decrease of 8.5 per cent and the export cattle slaughter is forecast to decrease 2.7 per cent to 2.2 million head in 2013-14. B+LNZ Economic Service Chief Economist, Andrew Burtt says the drought conditions affected ewe condition at mating and, consequently, scanning results were variable across the
North Island. “We’re expecting lambing percentages to be down by up to 20 percentage points in the regions worst hit by drought in the north. The South Island fared better and scanning results were down only a few percentage points – and that’s against last season, which was favourable in the south.” Overall, sheep numbers
PropertyPages Your Guide to finding the perfect home
Open Homes List Sat 14th & Sun 15th Sep AGENCY
LIST
ADDRESS
CONTACT
TIME
COST
Barfoot & Thompson
77626
11A Sergeant Rd
Jeanette 0274 334 190
SAT $369,000 11am-11.45am
Barfoot & Thompson
486872
14B George St
Bruce 0273 323 929
SAT $409,000 12pm-12.30pm
Barfoot & Thompson
498577
5D Brights Rd
Bronwyn 0274 452 382
SAT $599,000 12pm-12.30pm
Barfoot & Thompson
97827
2637 Awhitu Rd
Jeanette 0274 334 190
SAT $274,000 12pm-12.45pm
Barfoot & Thompson
506236
18 Waitoa St
Bronwyn 0274 452 382
SAT 1pm-1.30pm
$445,000
Barfoot & Thompson
500301
1206 Kohekohe-Karioitahi Rd
Patricia 021 836 242
SAT 1pm-1.45pm
$789,000
Barfoot & Thompson
503257
10 Howden St
Bruce 0273 323 929
SAT 2pm-2.30pm
$365,000
Barfoot & Thompson
494766
21 Frank Knight Place
Gaylene 0274 757 159
SUN $529,000 12pm-12.30pm
63 Victoria Ave
Marleen 0274 483 528
SUN $299,000 12.00 – 12.30pm SUN $415,000 12pm-12.45pm
Professionals osbh709 Barfoot & Thompson
450939
6 Seaview Tce, Awhitu
Jeanette 0274 334 190
Barfoot & Thompson
506172
48 Edgewater Parade
Ashley 0274 871 795
SUN 1pm-1.45pm
$548,000
Professionals osbh713
15 Puketi Lane
Marleen 0274 483 528
SUN 1.00 – 1.30pm
$ 465,000
Professionals osbh703
5A Collingwood Road
Julie R 0275 516 075
SUN 1.00 – 1.30pm
$379,000
Barfoot & Thompson
499390
4/63 Kitchener Rd
Patricia 021 836 242
SUN 1pm-1.45pm
$265,000
Barfoot & Thompson
505660
117A Waipipi Wharf Rd
Gaylene 0274 757 159
SUN 1pm-1.45pm
$795,000
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were down 1 per cent to 30.94 million head at 30 June 2013, compared to 31.26 million a year earlier. Mr Burtt says breeding ewe numbers were also down 1 per cent overall, but the numbers in each island moved in opposite directions. “Ewe numbers in the North Island decreased by
2.7 per cent to 9.52 million, while South Island ewe numbers were almost static (+0.5%) at 10.69 million. “Hogget numbers reflected a similar pattern – back 1.3 per cent overall, but down 3.5 per cent in the north and up 1 per cent in the south.” Meanwhile, cattle num-
bers fell 1.3 per cent to 3.69 million head at 30 June 2013, from 3.73 million in 2012. “Again, the North Island figures tell the drought story, with numbers back 2.5 per cent – with particularly large decreases in East Coast and Taranaki-Manawatu – while the South Island’s cattle numbers rose 1.8 per cent.”
National Centre plan for Manukau Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson and Auckland Mayor Len Brown on Saturday announced an agreement to investigate in association with Te Papa the development of a national centre for cultural collections, exhibitions, education and touring to be situated in Manukau, Auckland. The Minister and the Mayor say the collaboration between the government and Te Papa along with Auckland Council, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Regional Facilities Auckland and Auckland Art Gallery would create an innovative cultural hub at the heart of New Zealand’s most culturally diverse and fastest growing region. “The centre would improve the accessibility of our national treasures and exhibitions to the community, researchers and other institutions,” says Chris Finlayson. “There are enormous educational opportunities to connect our nation’s treasures and stories with pre-school to tertiary students, and the learning audience beyond.” Te Papa Chief Executive Michael Houlihan says the museum has been exploring ways to share the nation’s collections with communities locally and nationally. “The Centre would create a hub for Te
Papa working alongside the wider museum, arts and research sector. It would present an opportunity for local, regional and national communities to bring together the very best that Auckland and the nation has to offer in terms of art, science, heritage and culture. By working with others, Te Papa will be able to make the experience and collections available to more communities,” said Mr Houlihan. The proposed facility would provide a space for exhibitions, an education centre and collections. The purpose-built facility would also house parts of the national collections which are being moved out of storage in Wellington to mitigate the risk of natural hazards like earthquakes. Its activities would span events, community outreach, research and scholarship, exhibitions, and provide a hub so national and regional collections could be toured around New Zealand. A working group of partners will commence development of the concept for this state-of-the-art collection and interactive learning space, and will engage with communities and stakeholders during this process.
Call for government-led home-building plan The rapid rise in house prices in Auckland in the past year, even as the median family income in the region fell, shows that the current Government’s housing policies are failing New Zealanders, Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei has said. Figures released by Quotable Value show that Auckland house prices are up 13.1% in the past year and 34.6% since the last market trough in March 2009. That compares with a 1% decrease in the median family income in Auckland in the past year and an 8% increase since 2009. House prices in Auckland continued to accelerate in the last month despite the Reserve Bank’s announcement of the introduction of Loan-to-Value Ratios. “The Auckland property
bubble is a threat to the economy and a barrier to families buying their own home. We need policies that will stabilise the housing market and ensure more affordable homes are built for young families,” she said. “More sprawl won’t fix that problem; a government-led building programme is the solution. “Everyone benefits from a stable housing market. It gives families buying their home greater certainty over what their home will be worth in the future. That’s preferable to the current boom-bust cycle where home-buying can be a gamble and homeowners face losing equity through no fault of their own if they buy a house at the wrong time. “A more stable market will also be less attractive to
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speculative investors, freeing up capital for the productive economy. “The Greens believe that the government has a central role to play in fixing the housing market. We need a government-led affordable home-building programme, coupled with our Progressive Ownership plan that gives young families a pathway to home ownership. We need a capital gains tax (excluding the family home) and restrictions on overseas investment in residential properties so that families have a fair shot at buying a home without being out-bid by speculators. “These policies will protect Kiwi families from the boom-bust housing cycle and allow more young families to get on the housing ladder,” said Mrs Turei.
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After 55 years, Colin still going strong
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Kane Needham and Colin Saunderson share a laugh as they check out a group of fine local calves at a Waiuku property.
He might have been the face of local livestock representation for over half a century, but Waiuku’s Colin Saunderson is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, he’s not only providing personal service and advice to the region’s farming community, but also finding the time to pass on his experience to another local, Trainee Livestock Representative Kane Needham. Colin is the Waiuku region’s Livestock Representative for PGG Wrightson, a leading provider to the agricultural sector in New Zealand and internationally, a company which traces its roots back to the mid-1800s. While having no intentions of hanging up his cattle stick just yet, Colin is working with trainee Kane and introducing him to the local farming community. Kane, who grew up in Pukekohe and played for the Pukekohe Rugby Club until a serious neck injury in 2008, says he is enjoying the Colin was made the sub-branch manager of what was Dalchallenges of the livestock industry, and working with the gety Loan, in Waiuku. The business continued its livestock management, but local community. Still involved with the rugby club, Kane says his previous also sold farm equipment and feed, and was based in Bowagricultural experience with selling to local growers has en Street, Waiuku, in the building which today hosts the made the transition into livestock relatively easy, but grins Post Newspaper. In the 1970s there were still livestock sales on Friday at that he wishes he could learn all of Colin’s knowledge overthe Waiuku Saleyards, situated where the Civic Centre and night! Kevan Laurence Park stands today, as well as In his 55 years in the industry, Colin has seen pig sales on a Monday at the railway yards. many of the mergers and acquisitions that led These yards were situated where Massey Park to the formation of PGG Wrightson in 2005, but through it all, some things haven’t changed - “…he recalls those and the soccer and cricket clubs are based, and the pigs would be loaded onto the train for the connection with the farmers, their families, Friday sales of the shipping to Auckland. and the livestock that have made the local reColin laughs as he recalls those Friday sales gion what it is today. 60s and 70s, sayof the 60s and 70s, saying a deal wasn’t a deal Born and raised in Waiuku, Colin grew up ing a deal wasn’t until it had been ratified over a pint or two at on a family farm a few miles from town, a farm Hotel. which is now part of his own farm block, and a deal until it had the“InKentish those days the farmers used to come into helped out on the farm around a couple of been ratified over a town once a week, and do their shopping on years as a builder. the Friday as well as go to the sales, and it was Soon, though, he had an opportunity to join pint or two at the just a few steps to the Kentish afterward.” local company Wilson Meats in 1958 as a boner And it didn’t have to be of an evening either cow and pig buyer, before joining New Zealand Kentish Hotel.” - Colin recalls one local farmer calling him and Loan and Mercantile, looking after all livestock saying he wanted to buy a herd of Ayrshires. requirements and auctions, servicing the PukeColin says this was about 9 in the morning, and kohe area. The role, in many ways, was similar to what he does now, working with the farmers, assessing he happened to know just where some were for sale, so he cattle, and readying them for the saleyards in Pukekohe and popped down the road, collected the farmer, and drove him a few yards to his next door neighbour - who had just put Westfield, Otahuhu, saleyards. The biggest change, in terms of the auction process itself, the cattle up for sale. The price was agreed, the deal was since those days of the 1960s and 70s, Colin says, has been done, and Colin was ready to leave when the farmer pointthe introduction of valuing the cattle per kilo, as opposed to ed out they hadn’t had the traditional post-sale beer. So, by about 9.45am, Colin found himself at the Kentish, just on the look of the animal. Transport for the animals was generally arranged through Knight and Dickey Carriers, still toasting another satisfied customer! And the sales didn’t always go to plan either. Colin reone of the largest transport companies in the region. A few years later, the business became Dalgety Loan, and members the day two hefty Angus bulls escaped from the
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yards in Waiuku and had to be hunted, and eventually shot, by the local police! Dalgety became Dalgety Crown, then Wrightson Dalgety, and then, eight years ago, became PGG Wrightson, and Colin continued managing stock sales and purchases for the district’s farming community. Some of those sales today are for the children, and even grandchildren of some of the old farming families of the Waiuku region. Colin starts to run through some of the names, then laughs that he’d better not name anyone because he’s bound to leave someone out and then he’d never hear the end of it! Asked what the biggest changes have been over the years, Colin says it’s the paperwork, the compliance requirements and the OSH regulations, which have added hour upon hour to the farmers’ work days. “Stock numbers have dropped overall in the saleyards, as farms have changed usage, and more housing has taken up farmland, plus we’ve had a change in the type of sales as well, with a lot more small sales from people with lifestyle blocks.” The lifestyle block sector has also introduced another style of purchaser - the lady with a couple of acres who wants a ‘pretty’ cow for the farm. Kane and Colin agree that it’s been surprising how often a good looking animal has gone for well over the average sale price, as purchasers look to buy for aesthetic, rather than commercial reasons. “Apart from that though, farming has stayed farming,” Colin says. “The business is still what it always has been; looking after the farmers, understanding their business and maintaining that personal contact.” After 55 years with livestock, Colin Saunderson pretty much seen it all, but he’s got no intentions of slowing down just yet. • Contact Colin on 0274 936 524 or 09 235 8545 • Contact Kane on 027 839 3612 or 09 237 2011
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The exciting new one-make Toyota TR 86 Championship series has released its inaugural calendar, and the category’s first season will include one round with the New Zealand Racing Drivers’ League at its Hampton Downs event on May 3 and 4, 2014. League events are open to any class which would like an extra date in their championship calendar, or need dates at a choice of circuits to form a basis for their own series. “It’s really great news for the League in its first year to be able to host the Toyota TR86s and there’s no question they will be a big draw card for the event next season,” said League co-organiser Chris Watson. “They have a varied and interesting calendar that will give variety to the drivers and the teams and that’s great news for motorsport. That Hampton Downs meeting is shaping up to be quite an event, with Toyotas, NZ Sports Cars, Motul Honda Cup, the RRE rotary class, Superkarts, 2K Cup and Formula Ford already on the starting line-up and plenty of interest from other categories. Our motto for the League is a simple one – It’s Just Racing – and these great little cars will be a big hit in that environment.” The TR 86 race car build programme is well advanced with all 20 cars being assembled at Toyota Racing’s Mount Wellington facilities. The cars will be delivered to their new owners in a handover at the Manfeild circuit near Feilding on the October 10 at the first official test day. The televised seven-round series will start at the Highlands Motorsport
Park circuit at Cromwell in November before making its way north. Granted official championship status in its inaugural year, the series has recently confirmed a $20,000 cash prize for its inaugural season. The League kicks off with the first of its four events over the next season with a massive fixture at Hampton Downs on September 28 and 29 that will see the BNT V8 SuperTourers lend its considerable weight to the launch event with the first round of its endurance series. Manfeild (March 1 and 2 2013), Taupo (April 5 and 6) and the finale at Hampton Downs on May 3 and 4 complete the schedule.
Bike prize for ponies Superb drive for Manuell Hot on the heels of an announcement that Equidays at Mystery Creek will be running their first horse Derby at the October event, organisers have announced a Pony Derby sponsored by Honda Motorcycles. On Sunday 20 October, the concluding day of Equidays, the Honda Pony Derby will feature 50 of New Zealand’s top riders, aged 16 years and under, with their ponies competing against each other over a one kilometre course. Derby events are rare on the New Zealand equine calendar so organisers have had a great response from riders and are expecting huge excitement amongst spectators too. A spokesperson for Blue Wing Honda said Honda Motorcycles is proud to be the principal sponsor of the inaugural Pony Derby. “The Pony Derby is a great addition to Equidays events. This event will be fun for both competitors and spectators, and those competing will have the opportunity to win a fantastic Honda CRF farm bike.” First place will win a CRF230F valued at $7399, (pictured inset), second place wins a CRF150F valued at $5999, and third place will win a CRF100F valued at $4499. The derby is a mix between show jumps and natural styled fences and is set to test the riders in both skill and agility.
M3 team member and ORIX Team Racing driver Paul Manuell, a stalwart of New Zealand V8 Touring car racing used all his experience and a cool head by finishing in fourth position after starting 15th in Sundays 28 lap feature race at round four of the V8 Supertourer Championship in Taupo. Taupo bought on its fair share of challenges for Paul and the ORIX Racing Team. Practice and qualifying deemed tough for Paul as he sat in 13th position for race one and 12th for race two. Race one and two netted results of 13th and 12th where identifying the ultimate set up proved to be a challenge. The M3 Racing team were victorious with Greg Murphy being crowned the V8 Supertourer Sprint Series title. Moving into the Enduro phase of the championship, Paul now sits in 8th position overall, Richard Moore in 6th and Greg Murphy still in 1st going into the next round at Hampton Downs 28th/29th of September.
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Warning over rail crossings as electric goes live A safety campaign has been launched this week warning Aucklanders they won’t get a second chance if they get too close to the overhead wires which will power the city’s new electric trains. The first of Auckland’s new electric trains has now arrived in Auckland. Over the coming months these will be tested around the network in preparation for train services in 2014. The overhead wires are now live 24/7 and potentially deadly to anyone who may get too close or come into contact with them, says KiwiRail Project Management Office General Manager Murray Hood. “As with ordinary power lines, the overhead power system on the rail network is built so that people doing ordinary things near them are perfectly safe,” said Mr Hood. “Only reckless or mischievous behaviour poses a dan-
“Invariably, these have all involved young men trespassing on the rail corridor and getting too close to the overhead wires. At best those that survived received serious burns.” ger. “Sadly, experience both here in New Zealand and overseas shows that some people ignore all safety advice and take risks with serious and usually fatal results.” The overhead wires that will power the trains carry 25,000 volts, which is 100 times more powerful than that used in homes. “You do not even need to touch these wires to be electrocuted - electricity this powerful can arc or jump across gaps so it is important to keep away and make sure anything you are carrying is also well clear,” said Mr Hood. “So it is critical that the public must treat these lines as live and extremely dan-
gerous at all times.” An awareness campaign to get this message out has been developed by KiwiRail, Auckland Transport and Transdev – the three organisations which deliver commuter rail services in Auckland. Launched this week the campaign includes billboard, radio and newspaper advertising as well as a video available on YouTube and Facebook. A link to the video can be found on the KiwiRail website – www.kiwirail.co.nz. “Transdev is tremendously excited about this new era for Auckland rail but it’s vitally important that everyone who travels on or near the train tracks heeds these
important warnings about electrified overhead wires,” said Transdev’s Electrification Programme Lead Mike Yeoman. “You can help us share the safety message. “We encourage parents to talk to their children about staying well clear of the overhead wires and taking care around trains and stations, the rail network is no place to play.” There have been several incidents on the electrified section of the North Island Main Trunk railway line that runs between Hamilton and Palmerston North in recent years. “Invariably, these have all involved young men trespassing on the rail corridor and getting too close to the overhead wires. “At best those that survived received serious burns,” said Mr Hood. In 2003 a young male trespasser died after climbing
Take a passenger or risk a fine on bypass lane The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers to take care at the Papakura interchange on Auckland’s Southern Motorway (State Highway 1), and the re-opening of the T2 bypass lane has come with a warning about the conditions of use. Two new sets of traffic signals located at the on and off-ramps on the interchange have been switched on and the Transport Agency’s Highways Manager Tommy Parker says they make it safer
to get on and off the motorway. “This is a significant change for drivers using the interchange who previously relied on the give way rule. The signals will take some time to get used to and drivers need to take extra care.” The T2 bypass lane, which had been closed over the past two weeks for traffic monitoring purposes, has been reopened. We’ll be analysing the data collected during the closure to see how the recent changes at Papakura have
affected the motorway. “Drivers can only use the T2 lane if they have one or more passengers in the car – it’s a priority lane for their benefit and people who do not comply run the risk of a fine,” Mr Parker says. The $35M upgrade of the interchange is part of a wider Transport Agency programme of works it is accelerating to improve journey times along the Southern Motorway between Papakura and Manukau.
Gains in vehicle sales continue in August The new and used import sectors of the vehicle sales industry continued their strong parallel run of success into August, with appreciable gains recorded across the board. Successive months of improving sales in all sectors continue to support claims that vehicle sales are helping lead the economic recovery. Sales of 8,648 used import cars were up 2,027 units (31 percent) compared to August 2012. For the year to date, used imported car sales are sharply up – 12,997 units (26 percent). The top brand for used import cars was Toyota with 2,105 units (24 percent market share), followed by Nissan with 1,595 units (18 percent share) and Mazda with 1,514 units (17 percent share). In terms of individual used import car models, Mazda Demio proved most popular with 401 units sold, followed by Nissan Tiida with 396 units sold and Mazda Axela with sales of 383 units. Used import commercial vehicles enjoyed their second strongest month of the year so far. Sales of 546 units Phone: 09 235 7835
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On road motorcycles continued their recent resurgence, with 503 sales, 102 units (25 percent) ahead of August 2012. For the year to date, sales are now ahead of last year by 808 units (23 percent). Suzuki took top spot with 84 sales (17 percent market share), followed by Honda with 64 units (13 percent) and Harley Davidson on 36 units (7 percent).
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Patumahoe School students are eagerly awaiting Saturday, 21 September, as the school celebrates its 76th Annual Calf Club event. Organisers say this is always a superb family day out and with free entry, the event of-
fers something for everyone. The children will proudly display the animals that they have put time and effort into rearing and looking after. There will be chickens, calves, lambs and goats in several judging arenas as well as a family pets section. The school hall will house a range of the children’s art work, plant and technology projects. Adding to the festive feel of this important community event, delicious refreshments will be available including Bacon, Egg & Aioli Rolls, Mince Pies, hot chips, espresso coffee, home baking, sweets and much more. Local suppliers will offer reasonably priced fresh produce for sale and there will be prizes galore with a number of raffles being drawn on the day. Patumahoe School Principal, Ron Gordon, encourages the wider community to attend, “Calf Club is the highlight of our school social calendar and an important day for students, their families, the staff and our community,” says Mr Gordon. “It encourages our children to be responsible and committed in caring for their animals as well as being a fun day out for all. We welcome the wider rural community into the school to help us celebrate the children’s hard work.” Gates are open 9.00am – 1pm. Left: Jade Henshaw and her chicken ‘Kate’ are looking forward to the Calf Club Day.
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The Waiuku Rugby League celebrated Waiuku Warriors U7 Little Leaguers prizegiving on Saturday, August 31 at the clubrooms, at the Hamilton Estate Community Hall. All players were rewarded with trophies and applauses, not forgetting the mascots. Major Vodafone Warriors Best and Fairest Player Award went to Te Huia Edwards, Best Club Player All rounder Award went to Stewart Kaihau. The families, supporters and public enjoyed a free bbq and the kids had plenty fun on the bouncy castle provided. The club endeavourers to promote health and wellbeing and it was a good opportunity to bless the new pop up Smokefree Auahi Kore Gazebo, which the Trust will use
for all health promotions and fundraising and sports events. Waiuku Rugby League would like to thank the Waiuku community and sponsors for their support and hope they can carry it on next year. They also
thanked their committee, coaches, manager and volunteers.They encourage the community to take up coaching and managing positions next year as the game needs parents and volunteers to make the grades.
Animals, fashion and a ‘Dad Challenge’ This spring the students of Ramarama School will be rearing and showing off their baby animals, while other students will be creating an outfit from recycled and/or natural materials for a ‘catwalk’ show that will be judged by fashion designer Celine Chapman of Design label Celine Rita. So not only will there be real live lambs, calves, kid goats, ponies and chickens, but potentially there will be all kinds of odd sorts of animals, creatures and fashionable outfits on show on September 21st. Calf Club is a fantastic rural day out that the whole family will enjoy, with all the traditional activities such as the kids white elephant stall, toffee apples, home
baking, paintball target course, silent auctions, key in the padlock with a Pandora bracelet as a prize, raffles including an iPad, face painting and pony rides happening on the day. Another new activity this year is cheekily being named the ‘Dad’ Challenge, however this will be open to anybody aged over sixteen, and will involve dexterity, concentration, skill, confidence and a determination to try to win The Golden Hammer trophy and prize packs from Mitre 10 and Carters. Ramarama School Calf Club is on Saturday 21st September 2013, with the animal judging starting at 8.30am and stalls will be open from 9.30am to 1pm.
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Team readies for historic first Shield defence this Sunday and were rewarded down the other end when halfback August Pulu latched onto a kick and linked up with Sherwin Stowers. The classy fullback showed his pace and skill to get around the attempted tackle of Ihaia West to dive over in the corner to silence the home crowd. It didn’t take long for the hosts to hit back as the Hawke’s Bay fullback Gillies Kaka scampered down the touch line from a turnover from the breakdown before offloading to wing Telusa Veainu. In the end Veainu provided the final pass to Kaka to go in for the try and was later confirmed by the TMO as Hawke’s Bay narrowed Counties early margin. However, both goal kickers would continue to trade
penalties as the Magpies went into halftime with a slim 16-14 lead. The livewire Stowers was continuing to cause the Magpies defence trouble weaving in and out on attack and eventually won a penalty for Kerr to slot and retake the lead in the second half. Hawkes Bat were not to be outdone, and stormed back with a try to take a four point lead, with the conversion missed. Counties had a penalty opporunity to close the gap to a point, but opted for a scrum and a crucial dropped pass saw Hawkes Bay break away. Another penalty to Hawkes Bay and suddenly the lead was out to seven points with just 12 minutes to go, meaning the Steeler had to score twice. But the Steelers were by no means finished, scor-
ing a try just two minutes later to close the gap to two points, and although the conversion was missed, the side knew a draw would never be enough anyway. Then, the defining moment, as another Steelers attack saw Reidy over for the five points out wide - the conversion was missed and the red, white and blacks just had to hold on for four desperate minutes. Those watching the game on television were stunned when Counties kicked the ball out with time still left on the clock, but the referee blew for full time, and, for the first time in the union’s history, the Shield belonged to Counties. The team will be all out to defend it at Pukekohe’s Eco-Light Stadium against Taranaki this Sunday.
Solid draw concludes season for Waiuku Premiers Waiuku AFC’s premiers finished the 2013 season with a nil all draw away against Division Two champions Western Springs, concluding a season in which they outperformed many sides in the second round. Springs, coached by NZ U23 and All White Assistant Coach Neil Emblem have seen a dramatic turnaround in the last year. Seddon Park has recently been redeveloped with artificial turf and lights and along with Emblem the arrival of quality players from the Auckland area have progressed the club to the
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Red-letter day for Counties Rugby In a historic moment in Counties Manukau rugby, the Steelers have become Ranfurly Shield holders for the very first time in their proud history. The Steelers left it late but two late tries allowed the visitors to lift the famous log of wood over the Hawke’s Bay Magpies 27-24 in front of a packed McLean Park crowd in Napier. A full strength Counties side brushed aside the narrow loss to Auckland mid week as they displayed a courageous effort and create history. After a long opening sequence both teams showed glimpses of brilliance in attack as the visiting Steelers earned the game’s first points through first five Baden Kerr. Counties were then forced to defend for a brief period
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Results in brief Kohekohe Hockey: U13 Kohe GT lost against PU Cheetahs Player of the Day, William Young. U13 Kohe Fantastix lost against PU Pumas Player of the Day Callum Robinson. U11 Kohe Yellow won against Alfriston Joshua Atamu-Watkinson. U11 Kohe Ninjas lost against waiau Pa White Player of the Day Olivia Hopping. U9 KoheKohe won against PU Tigers Player of the DayFynn Fletcher. U6 Kohe won against OPHC Player of the Day Adam Lowe Waiuku Golf 2-9-13 Ladies 9 Hole Spring Open Div One 1st Nett Patricia Labrum 38, 1st S/fd Trish McLaughlan 17, 2nd S/fd Fran Joseph 16, 3rd Carol Craig 16, 4th Tina Kim 15, 5th Mary Cole15, 6th Gweneth Baird 14, 7th Fae Douglas 14, 8th Barbara Rotherham 14 Closest To Pin Carol Craig .
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Waiuku Netball draw Draw for Waiuku Netball Centre, Saturday 14th September. Office Bearer Duty: Kathy Maxwell, Eleanor Kitching. Canteen 8.00am3.20pm Waiau Pa. Lolly Shop: 8.00am-3.20pm Waiau Pa . Duty Club: 8.00-3.20pm Waiau Pa. Timekeeper: Karen McNamara. 8.00am College Gold v Loyal, College Bronze v College Silver, College Platinum v College Brass, Waiuku Primary No Name v Sandspit Blaster, Waiau Pa Wildcats v College Jade. 9.25am Young Wives v Rag Renos Ltd, Sandspit Shockwaves v Pukeoware Rebels, Awhitu Angels v Waiau Pa Celebs, Sandspit Shakers v Waiuku Primary Scorers. 10.20am Mooi Hair v Waiau Pa Remix, Brian James GB’s v Skin for Life, Waiau Pa Pulse v College Blue, College Navy v College Red, Swampy View Future Ferns Gold v Glenbrook Sapphires. 11.15am Sandspit Infernoz v Waiuku Primary Courts, Waiau Pa Tigers v Waiuku Maori Sports Club Jnr A. 12.10pm Salients 1 v Waiuku Maori Sports Club Snr A, College Lime v College Pink, Swampy View Black v Awhitu Sapphires, Pukeoware Satellites v Glenbrook Starfire, Swampy View Future Ferns Red v Awhitu Diamond Dodgers. 1.05pm Sandspit Creepers v Glenbrook Blueberries, Waiau Pa Fudgies v Pukeoware Sapphires, Glenbrook Mingles v Swampy View Silver, Waiuku Primary Chicks v Glenbrook Pulse. 2.00pm Brian James Elite v Fusion, Glenbrook Makaira v Easy Trim, College Ivory v Waiuku Maori Sports Club Snr 1, Waiau Pa Rockit v College Embers, College Yellow v College Purple, Waipipi Winners v Pukeoware Shinning Stars. BYE: Cossie, Coast, Waiuku Primary Stars, Waiuku Maori Sports Club Snr 2, Waipipi Stormers, College Black, Sandspit Devils, Sandspit Stars. UMPIRES Waiuku Netball Centre 14th September 2013. 8.30am Tara coe, Hope Miratana, Alex Jones, Erin Bindon, Kathy Maxwell, Chelsyee Collins, Awhitu x 1,Waiau Pa x 1, Skin For Life x 1, Jo O’Neale. 9.25am Razia Mohammed, Treena Sixsmith, Mooi Hair x 1, Waiuku Primary x 2, Sandspit x 1. 10.20am Jordyn Griffiths-Murdock, Jannene Harris, Teresa Geayley, Kim Mariner, Carol Andrew, Rag Reno Ltd x 1, Trish Chitty, Kathy Maxwell. 11.15am Loyal x 1, Pukeoware Rebels x 1, Glenbrook x 1, Aka Aka x 1. 12.10pm Tracey Phillips, Jan O’Neill, Stacey Lord, Brian James Elite x 1, Fusion x 1, Katie McGregor, Nadine Ngakuru, Aka Aka x 1. 1.05pm Easy Trim x 1, Awhitu x 1, Otaua x 1, Sandspit x 1, Grace Bedford, Lyzanne Tara, Kim Mariner, Sandspit x 1. 2.00pm Rebecca Jeans, Monique Raaymakers, Marshall Woodward, Bronwyn Sloane, Amber Turner, Jo O’Neale, Michaela Dolan, Shannon Thornton, Waiuku Maori Sports Club x 1, Nicola Clark.
Closest To The Line Gweneth Baird Div Two 1st Nett Heather Williams 31, 1st S/fd Trish Smith 19, 2nd Bev Shuker 17. 3rd Alice Douglas 16, 4th Audrey Barnett15, 5th Di Anderson 15, 6th Sandra Wallace 14, 7th Alison Bull 14 Closest To Pin Heather Williams. Closest To The Line Bev Shuker . Saturday Haggle 1st Qualifing Round Club Championships Div One 1st Aaron Capes 66 nett, 2nd Kerry Martin 68. 3rd Lalakai Matu 68. Div Two 1st Trevor Cleghorn 64, 2nd John Munro 67, 3rd Brian Miskell 68. Best Gross Div One Fred Watts 72, Div Two John Munro 87 Two`s David Bates, Todd Geayley, Tom Harper, Peter Helps, Rory Kimber, Kerry Martin, Dane Morley, John Munro, Fred Watts, Grant Wilcock. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 PAGE 23
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Merchant Navy Day marked in Waiuku, Auckland, and around the world Commemorative events were held on the 3rd September in Britain and the Commonwealth countries to mark Merchant Navy Day 2013 The day was chosen as being the first day of World War two and the sinking of the first ship, officially recognised in New Zealand for the first time in 2010. That first ship struck was the Athenia which had just left Liverpool in the evening of the 3rd September 1939 carrying 1,103 civilians and which was sighted and sunk with two torpedoes fired from the German U boat U30. Thus began a war at sea which claimed 3,500 ships, of which 2916 were sunk by submarine, and the loss of almost 60,000 merchant navy seaman of whom over 120 were New Zealanders - two as young as 14 years of age. 175 Royal Navy ships and 30,000 German naval seamen also perished along with 783 of their submarines. The reason for this seaborne conflict which lasted 2074 days was the need to supply 1,000,000 tonnes of food supplies per month supplied form the USA required to feed British residents. These Merchant Navy seafarers were civilians who generally did not wear a uniform and whose ships were either unarmed or had maybe one gun mounted generally on the after deck. King George V decreed that they would all be issued with a MN lapel badge to signify that they were serving in the Merchant Navy as they were considered by some as cowards and treated as such. In London next to the Tower there is a very large garden based memorial to those who died and whose names are listed under the ship’s name on whom they were serving when they died. So what about New Zealand? this year’s services were held in Wellington, Auckland and Nelson with smaller centres like Waiuku marking it in a suitable way with the flying
of the New Zealand Red Ensign (Merchant Navy)alongside the New Zealand flag at the cenotaph. The Wellington service was held at the Great Hall of Massey University ion Buckle street and which was attended by Ambassadors from Great Britain,Canada, Russia, South Africa, Germany and India. New Zealand Government and opposition ministers also attended together with representatives from the Merchant Navy, Maritime Union, Returned Servicemans Association, shipping fraternities and armed forces. Sea Cadets representing the youth of New Zealand also attended Wreaths were placed at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior by eleven representatives of the various groups, diplomatic and political parties present. In Auckland the Voyager Maritime Museum hosted 73 members of various Maritime groups, armed services and seafarers both past and present in the function centre which was decorated with ships and shipping company flags at the centre of which was a very large New Zealand Red Ensign. Those present were welcomed by the Museum and then the service was conducted by Chaplain David Millar, of the Auckland International Seafarers Centre aided by Sister Joan Hardman of the Apostleship of the Sea,Capt Ted Ewbank, Tony Payne who led the reciting of Ode, and a suitably attired Scottish piper and seafarer John Downie who played appropriate music. The service concluded with the laying of four wreaths by the Maritime Museum staff, Royal New Zealand Navy staff, Auckland
Master Mariners and the London and New Zealand Merchant Navy Associations. At noon the following day, September 4th, a Navy RIB arrived at the Museum pontoon to pick up the wreaths, Chaplain David Millar, Carol Forsyth, vessel Manager from the Museum and former Merchant Navy Officer Ron Bird. The RIB proceeded to a position half way between Rangoitoto Island and Takapuna beach where a brief committal service was held before the wreaths were placed into the sea. After photographs were taken and a suitable time had elapsed, the wreaths were then stripped of the flowers which were scattered on the waves and the plastic placed on board the RIB for disposal ashore. In Waiuku the New Zealand Flag was hoisted on one flag pole whilst the New Zealand Red Ensign was hoisted on the adjacent one at the Cenotaph and were left to fly until 1745hrs which was sunset and in keeping with flag protocol. They were lowered by Andrew Russ of the Waiuku Returned Servicemans Association and Ron Bird, (pictured above, inset). a former Merchant Navy Officer whose older brother was also at sea as an Officer in the English Merchant Navy during World war Two. Ron’s vessel, the SSD Paparoa was build in 1943 and was originally fitted with a gun on the poop deckhouse which had been removed when he served on her in the 1960s. Her large ships bell is now held by the Bucklands Beach Sea Scouts in Auckland having being presented to them in 1972 and her flag is in the Voyager Maritime Museum.
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A major new, multi-party project aimed at better protecting the health and productivity of the Hauraki Gulf (Tikapa Moana/Te Moananui a Toi) has been officially launched tonight in Auckland. The two-year project known as Sea Change - involving the development of a Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan – is a partnership involving mana whenua and statutory agencies Auckland Council, Waikato Regional Council, the Hauraki Gulf Forum, the Department of Conservation, and the Ministry for Primary Industries. It will involve collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders and input from the public. The Sea Change plan – to be delivered in 2015 – will confirm the various problems in the 1.2 million hectare Hauraki Gulf Marine Park area and solutions to them. Plan recommendations are due be integrated into the policies and processes of various councils and agencies with a view to safeguarding the Gulf’s core cultural, environmental, social and economic values. The Sea Change project steering group co-chairs, mana whenua representative Paul Majurey and Auckland councillor Penny Webster, said the partners are committed to working together effectively to better safeguard the Gulf’s health and manage it
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sustainably. “The Hauraki Gulf is an extremely precious taonga, highly valued by all people for a wide range of cultural, environmental, social and economic reasons. “For example, it is heavily used for recreation and generates more than $2.7 billion in economic activity each year,” Cr Webster and Mr Majurey said. “But the Gulf’s health is deteriorating in a variety of ways due to various pressures on its use and land use in areas near the coast. Sea Change – the first project of its kind in New Zealand – will identify what we need to do to better safeguard its future.” Waikato Regional Council chairman Peter Buckley said his council felt it was essential to be working in collaboration with Auckland, local Waikato councils, agencies and mana whenua on Sea Change. “The problems we face in the Gulf are too big for us to be working in isolation. Taking a joined up approach to solutions is clearly the best way to go. The parts of the Gulf in our region are obviously a very major asset for us in many respects.” Hauraki Gulf Forum chair John Tregidga welcomed the Sea Change initiative: “The Hauraki Gulf Forum’s triennial state of the environment reports and recent stock take
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of economic activity show there are issues and opportunities not being addressed through traditional policy and planning approaches. Inviting the Gulf’s communities and users to prepare the plan will help generate new approaches and solutions, in accordance with the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act.” The project steering group (PSG), made up of partner representatives, has already held its first meeting. This group will oversee the Sea Change plan, which will be developed through a process involving project staff, a Stakeholder Working Group and the PSG itself. The PSG will ultimately recommend the plan to relevant councils and agencies for implementation through their activities. Sea Change partners are also finalising processes to ensure the public has a say over the plan’s development. It is expected public input will be sought from the middle of next year. Current external costs are budgeted at around $1.8 million, split roughly 50/50 between the Auckland and Waikato Regional councils. Other central Government funding is also expected. Final details of the approximately $2 million costs are still being finalised. Phone: 09 235 7835
FOR SALE FIREWOOD Bargain. 4 Metres Mac/pine $300 Delivered. 2 Metres $170. Ph/txt 021 744 970 or 235 0065. FIREWOOD Last season dried $85 per cubic metre. 0274 355 333 or 021 555 550. 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. ADULT ACCESSORIES, adult toys, massage oil, lubes, Women’s Health & Sexuality Books & lots more available online www.vibes.co.nz. AYRSHIRE - 6 Steers. 130kgs. Can deliver. $450 each. Ph: 235 5380 or 235 8328. FAMILY home, 3 bedroom on quite cul-de-sac. $280,000 ono. Trade Me listed. View by appointment. Ph: 021 063 4252. Open home Saturdays 2-4pm.
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BOARDER wanted. Furnished Dbl bdrm avail in sunny 3BRM house with 1 other. Board incl. power, phone, water & broadband. Buy own food. Must love dogs & working full time. 1 wk board in advance. $150 / wk. Ph. 021 988 412.
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GROOMING. Best Lil Buddies Grooming for small dogs. Very competitive prices. Ph Janet 235 0338 or mob 0226 018 803.
CASH Paid, wanted quality vintage furniture, OakKauri- Rimu, also vintage memorabilia signs, Kiwiana. Anything old & interesting. Country Treasures Tuakau 236 9225
FULLY Qualified Jib Stopper. Free Quotes competitive rates Ph: Trevor 022 303 8069.
HEALTH REIKI - Enjoy an hour of relaxation, stress relief & healing. Call Kevin 235 0716 or 021 081 76039. TAI-CHI QIGONG healthy leisure activity, Church Hall, 43 Queen Street, Puke. Thurs, 1.15pm - $5; 5.30pm, - $8, 7pm - $8. Practice, theory, green tea, no booking req, just turn up.
IN MEMORIAM CAROL Gibson passed away on this day 14/09/2012. Miss you lots. You will always be in our hearts. Your family and friends.
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.
PICTURE FRAMING THE FRAMING SHED Quality Custom Picture Framing 31 Victoria Ave, Waiuku Tues - Fri 9 - 5 Winter Saturdays 10 - 1 or by appointment Ph. Allie 235 0939 / 027 2534577.
SERVICES SAVE $$$$. If it’s electrical, it is recyclable. Call 3XR Reclaim, Waiuku. 235 6367. 1pm to 5pm Mon - Sun.
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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.
WAREHOUSE SPACE. Small, Med & Lge. Easy access. Ph Sam 021 671 960. Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku.
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
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. CATS need a good home. 1 male black 7yrs friendly. 1 female grey/white tabby 2yrs shy. Owner moving out of Auckland. Ph: 238 9708
WORKSHOP SPACE. Easy access. Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku. Ph Sam 021 671 960.
TUITION DRUMMING Lesson, full set up in Waiuku, no need to have a kit, beginners to intermediate, theory, rhythm and grooves. Paul on 0211454478 NEED Tutoring? School Pupils to Adult Students. All basic subjects including special needs and English as a second language. 1 on 1 Tutoring. Ph: 0274 764 782 or go to www.tutored.co.nz 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.
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DIAMOND Dove (miniature) lost Riverside Drive. Pale blue with spots, red rings around eyes. Ph: 235 0103.
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Annual General Meeting. Thurs 19th Sept, Otaua Bowling Club. Meet & Greet from 7.00pm. Meeting begins at 7:30pm. All past & present families welcome to attend. Ph: Sally Roden (Secretary) 235 7012 Following a very successful year, the
WAIUKU TOY LIBRARY
will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 7 pm, on Tuesday 17th September. All are welcome and your support and ideas would be very much appreciated. Please send us a message via Facebook or email waiukutoylib@gmail.com for the venue address. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Waiuku Toy Library this year. FLOWERS
GARLANDS
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ALLEY WAY
OUR SHOP IS FULL **Little dressing table $175, MDF skinny bookcase $20, Retro couch 2 seater + arm chair $90, Cane coffee table glass top $20, Kelvinator fridge freezer $100, Big whirlpool fridge freezer stainless steel $450, Dressing table and bedside table $75, Cabinet for girls room $65, Glory box $20, Cane 4 drawers $90, Freezer $1,200** 31/3 BOWEN ST, WAIUKU NEXT DOOR TO MITRE 10, Ph: 235 7715 Web: www.thepostnewspaper.co.nz
Saturday 21st September 1pm. Have a go day. All Welcome. BBQ to follow. THE @ 51 Queen St Waiuku
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TUES & THURS: 9AM TIL 4.30PM, WED & FRI: 9AM UNTIL 5PM, SAT: 9AM TIL 1PM CLOSED SUNDAY, MONDAY AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
END OF LAY HENS
Certified free-range organic - laying hens $7 each. Organic non - laying hens $1 each (stock is limited)
Open 11am to 4pm. Only 6km away from Waiuku Town centre. Appointment is a must. Call Simon 022 1371568 (text message preferred).
MARAMA HOU MINISTRIES TRUST COMMUNITY COURSES FIRST AID - 1 DAY COURSE - $70 NZQA Action for Survival Ltd - Date: Sat 14th Sept At: View Road School Hall, Time: 8:30am 5:30pm. Bring lunch (limited 20)
Saturday, 14th Sept at 7pm
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Waiuku Bowling Club
Bridal Gowns Through the Years
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Section 9(4) Barbs Bar 2013 Ltd a private company has made application to the District Licensing Agency at Pukekohe for the grant of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 72 Queen Street Waiuku known as The Wolf & Beaver. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is a tavern. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is to be sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday 9am to 1am the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the District Licensing Agency at Pukekohe. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 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 District Licensing Agency, Private Bag 93200, Auckland 1142. This is the second publication of this notice. The first publication was made on 3rd September 2013.
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SALE OF LIQUOR ACT 1989
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ments * Water Features
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Written questions are to be submitted on the day.
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Innovative Hospitality - Date: Sat 21st Sept At: View Road School Cooking room. Time: - 2pm, Bring lunch (limited 20) How10am to solve
SUDOKU
5 6 Spot prizes including 3 a $300 escape at Castaways Resort.
FOOD SAFETY - 1 DAY COURSE $120 NZQA
More than 30 gowns from throughout the decades modelled and on display. Light refreshments and supper. No.1305
Tickets on sale5at 4 Church office: $15 2 9 1 Ph:235 2238 9 8 St5Andrews Centre St, 4853Queen 1 Waiuku 4 6 7
9 8 3 8 6 4 6 7Amcal 2 1 Waiuku Pharmacy 8 5 1 9 2 Phone 1 : 099 235 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
CONTACT: Grace for further information Sudoku! 235 5242 or 0272 557 316 Fill the grid so that every rowPUZZLE and every RESULTS 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9
Post PUZZLES Solution No.1304 3 8 9 5 4 6 1 7 2
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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7314 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Appropriate. 7, Ogre. 8, Primrose. 9, Rescue. 10, Tickle. 12, Gratis. 15, Treaty. 17, Scorpion. 19, Reel. 20, Disinclined. Down - 1, Uppercut. 2, Couple. 3, Artist. 4, Fair. 5, Weasel. 6, Argue. 11, Clearing. 13, Recede. 14, Skinny. 15, Tingled. 16. Tweed. 18, Ruse.
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