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Torment for pets at Guy Fawkes I was incredibly moved by your correspondent Geoff Smith’s account of his experience of this nightmare. It must surely be of great concern for all animal lovers. I well remember my lovely boy, trembling under the bed, totally inconsolable, as the fireworks went off. He’s been gone nearly a year now, I miss him terribly; but I’m so glad we don’t have to go through the torment again! Lesley Barrett Pukekohe

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Last week Auckland Council announced it had completed a major review of its street trading activities to introduce what it calls a ‘fairer’ system. It also makes the ludicrous claim that costs ‘recovered’ from this scheme go toward keeping the streets clean and covering the costs associated with licencing. A Franklin cafe with 10 square metres of footpath dining will pay $500 more this year. So where is that $500 going? Street cleaning? The street outside most of our cafes is cleaner than that outside takeaways and dairies, probably because the cafe owners provide tables. Businesses already pay a targeted rate toward town centre development as well. So the $500 must be toward licencing? These businesses already pay for regular health inspections, so how long would it take that inspector to tick the box for relicencing of outdoor dining? If there are 10 cafes in the main street of Pukekohe that’s suggesting it will cost $5000 to check and licence them annually? Rubbish. Even if there is a need for regulation of outdoor dining in Franklin, (and it seems to have operated quite well without it), the level of fees charged are ludicrous. Suggesting charges are set based on nearby ground rentals means simply that council have decided the footpaths are a new means for revenue. Make no mistake, this is a Council which is under pressure to find new sources of funding to hide the fact that under Mayor Len Brown spending is completely out of control. New licencing, new regulations, new charges all disguise the actual cost to ratepayers of this council’s policies. To mangle an age-old analogy; this Emperor not only has no clothes, he’s now looking for money for a walk-in wardrobe.

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them at beaches and parks. What happens now as a result of that? It results in people being restricted to lighting them in their suburban backyards. What does that in return result in? It results in distressed neighbours and pets. They should NEVER have banned them from ‘safe’ public places. It just results in more complaints and noise. We need to 1: restrict the sale age further, 2: restrict who they are sold to, 3: limit the days that they can be lit, 4: limit the times of the day that they can be lit (or not after 9.30pm), 5: bring back the ability to light them in

safe public areas. Any deviation from this and yes, fines, straight up. I’m all for it. This way pets are safe, neighbours are happy, people still get to have some fun (before another little joy of what we have left it taken away) and everyone is happy. Notice the fire service call outs last night? Well you will see that none of them resulted in injury. The fires that were caused seem to be mostly from stupidity, people having rubbish around the house. Really? What do you expect will happen from the fallout. Food for thought... Darren Masters Via email

AWARD The Post has been approached by a local gentleman who wishes to congratulate one of the staff of the Kentish Hotel. He is partially blind but was still able to enjoy the day and have a flutter on the horses with help from staff member Kristyn who he described as ‘extremely helpful and attentive’. It’s great to see excellent customer service in the Franklin region, and, like our reader, we at the Post think this is deserving of this week’s Wow.

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(Domain Street). October: Samsung Cellphone, (Port Waikato), Canon camera/ video, (Corner Constable and Leonard Street), red metal toolbox and tools, (Wroxton Place), two green and white drawers and tools, (Kingseat Road).

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the fetters of the tomb after He had lain there three days, and in triumph. He proclaimed over the rent sepulchre of Joseph, “I am the resurrection and the life.” And He is coming. Are we getting ready for Him? Are we ready so that if we shall fall asleep, we can do so with hope in Jesus Christ? Are you labouring for the salvation of your brothers and sisters? The Life-giver is soon to come. The Life-giver is coming to break the fetters of the tomb. He is to bring forth the captives and proclaim, “I am the resurrection and the life.” {6BC 1093}

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Former Pukekohe student designs ultralight stove

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Former Pukekohe High School and now University of Waikato engineering student Luke Sinclair has designed an ultralight woodfired stove that can boil a litre of water in less than 10 minutes. The tramping enthusiast came up with the idea earlier this year when he and class mate Kendall Bristow completed a 100-day, 3000km trek from Cape Reinga to Bluff. “People have always looked to the wilderness for an escape from the chaos of everyday life, yet we often bring with us shoulder destroying packs full of wasteful gas canisters. “While initially convenient, these canisters become less convenient when they run out and leave you in the middle of a mountain range eatingGarden cold beans,” says Above: University of Waikato engineering student Luke Sinclair with Iron Luke, speaking from experi- his ‘Trail Blazer’ prototype at the recent Carter Holt Harvey Pulp & Shed ence. Paper Engineering Design Show. During a year-long research and design project, as Blazer integrates rocket the environment. The protopart of his final year Bachelor stove efficiency with an type is made from stainless of Engineering (Honours), outer cone that insulates the steel, weighing just 300g. Quality custom built garden sheds, mower he completed extensive re- chamber while also acting as But Luke hopes to improve sheds, sleep-outs, chicken coops, rabbit Farm Gate search and testing. a sturdy base. the design, by sourcing thin3.6m TOUGH, hutches, animalBUILD shelters, dog kennels & runs. His initial idea has been “A removable feed tube ner BUILDstainless BEAUTIFUL, steel and elimiPLUS garden furniture and more. developed into a highly ef- allows easy access to the nating welds, to reduce the BUILD WITH ALL aAT ULTRA AFFORDABLE PRICES ficient, lightweight and chamber when starting fire weight further and decrease WEATHERBOARD LINEA functional backpack stove, and the feed tube is angled production costs. EACH For more information visit your local BuildLink store. Sleepout which he says is perfect for to allow fuel to feed the fire “My ultimate goal is to campers, trampers, extreme automatically as it burns.” get this to the point where it Top Curved adventurers or Entrance any outdoorGateLuke says the design also Lufkin could be manufactured e and Multi Line enthusiast. ensures a clean burning distributed on a profitable 3.6m Laser Level Set “The design of the Trail flame and no mark is left on scale,” Luke says.

One of Auckland’s most respected leaders, Eru Thompson, passed away last week. “Eru was a respected kaumatua who supported many council initiatives and was a strong and tireless advocate for his community, his people and the people of Auckland,” said Mayor Len Brown. “Eru was pivotal in the ongoing development of the cultural environment in the west and the south, and his sage

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Otaua youngster on world’s screens The official television commercial for next year’s Cricket World Cup features Otaua youngster Cooper Roberts (pictured far right). Filmed in several locations across the cricketing world, the commercial’s release coincided with the 100-day countdown to the tournament, and featured 16 adults and 19 children from New Zealand, as well as a cameo appearance from this country’s greatest bowler, Sir Richard Hadlee.

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Franklin resident Dianne Glenn was recently elected as one of two Vice Presidents of the National Council of Women of NZ (NCWNZ). Currently Dianne is President of the Papakura/Franklin Branch representing Business and Professional Women Franklin, of which she is a Life and Founding member and a Past President. She is also a Past President of BPW NZ. Dianne, a Counties Manukau District Health Board Member and District Licensing Committee Member for Auckland Council, was also selected as a Finalist in the Social Enterprise Category of the Fairfax Media / Westpac Women of Influence Awards 2014. National Council of Women is New Zealand’s umbrella women’s organi-

sation, representing and promoting women through research, discussion and action. It represents 288 organisations nationally and at branch level as well as 260 individual members, all who contribute to programmes to advance the equality of opportunities for women. This includes submitting to Government Select Committees that review legislation and address white papers that are open for public discussion. Dianne reports that for her it was a very successful conference, held at Waipuna Lodge, in October, to which she had submitted five policy remits – three on behalf of her NCW Branch and two on behalf of BPW NZ, all of which were successfully adopted into policy. At the Conference NCWNZ

also launched its major project for the next year – the Gender Equality Strategy – 50/50 by 20/20 – an ambitious strategy to raise awareness and gain greater understanding of gender equality and what needs to happen to achieve it.

Charity walkers on Franklin’s roads Hundreds of brightly-coloured walkers were on Franklin’s roads on Saturday for the 2014 Hubbards Head2Head Walk. The charity event, which raised funds for groups including Awhitu School, saw teams of five walk 25km each to complete a walk around the Manukau Harbour. Kicking off in Orua Bay and ending up some 125kms and 24h ours later at Huia in the Waitakere Ranges, the event saw 50 teams of five individuals each walk a relayed 25km section over the course of a day. Pictured left on the outskirts of Waiuku, walking toward the next stage at Spookers in Kingseat, were theatre nurses from the Middlemore Hospital team, Daniela Ciura and Bev McClelland.

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News Bites Cash dramas Police say local businesses need to be aware of people coming into shops and asking cashiers to ‘change’ a note. The person then makes a scene accusing the cashier of not giving them the full amount of change. Anyone encountering this is urged to call Police to have the person removed.

Christmas Floats Entries are starting to flow in for Christmas Floats for this year’s NZ Steel Christmas Parade, but there is still time for businesses or groups to enter a float. The theme is Movies and Music. There is also still time for people to book stalls for the festive market for the parade. For further information phone the town centre management team on 235 6231

Jolly hockey sticks Midlands Hockey, partner to five hockey associations in the region, is teaming up with the University of Waikato to enable talented hockey players to keep their training at optimum levels and achieve academically. Elite hockey players who study at Waikato University would be awarded Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships to combine sport and learning, and at the same time undergo training for leadership and personal development.

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Waiuku College students who have been trying to arrange a follow-up meeting with Mayor Len Brown are learning a hard lesson of politics - talk is cheap. The Mayor last year attended a meeting of the Waiuku Youth Voice, formerly the Waiuku Student Advisory Board, to discuss transport options and other issues of interest to youth. At the time, he congratulated the students on their initiative and interest. The meeting at that time provided some positive press for the Mayor at a time when national and regional media were pressing him on issues surrounding his affair and the subsequent enquiry into his spending. Now, however, it seems his interest in the student group has waned. An invitation to return to meet the group was sent in August, and despite several follow-up calls and assurances from Mayor Brown’s staff that the invitation had been passed on and a response was to be forthcoming, there has been no reply. Waiuku Town Centre Manager Sharlene Druyven has been trying to follow up on behalf of the students, but again with no luck. On August 22, she followed up again, and received an email from council staff stating: “Indeed the letter from the Waiuku College students was passed to the Mayor and

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fr i & sat even i n gs ti l 1 0 pm 7 DAYS A W EEK FRO M 1 0 A M - 4 PM Above: students from the Waiuku Youth Voice, Cameron Lamont, Hamish Jolly and Brooke Druyven have been waiting three months for a response from Mayor Len Brown. further, a response is being prepared.” In early October, Sharlene contacted Council again, to be told that this time an ‘urgent’ response was being prepared. Last week, as the students were readying for the end of the school year, they sent yet another letter to the Mayor’s office noting that their multiple requests for a meeting appeared to have fallen on deaf ears. The students said they “would like to send a reminder on behalf of the Waiuku community that while we appreciate the efforts

of Auckland Transport with the public consultation, that these meeting requests and the general issue of public transport, a sports park (or lack thereof) amongst other things in Waiuku cannot be ignored or postponed any longer for whatever bureaucratic reason Auckland Council has thought of this week. “We strongly request a meeting with the mayor as soon as possible to discuss all the issues we put to you when you visited last. We are looking for definitive answers without the political gobbledygook.”

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Emmaus Road

In this Article we will look at two disciples who

were despondently heading home after the chaos of Passover/Calvary Weekend {Luke 24:1336}. It was Sunday morning, they had recently received the news of an empty tomb, but this was even more confusing to their minds. They had a dead Messiah, who was now actually missing from the now opened grave, his whole mission appeared to be a complete failure, the Disciples now felt totally unsure of what to do next or where to even go next, or what was really happening, what were they to do, Jesus was not with them to lead or to advise. Peter later announced that he was going fishing, who wanted to come and do some work and earn some income, and he landed up with a full crew ready to get back to work. Jesus reminded them all at “Breakfast on the Beach,” that they were actually catching the wrong fish; they needed to catch men for the Kingdom.

Back to the road. These two despondent disciples were so deep in confusion that they were unable to join the dots or to put these strange disjointed happenings into a clear perspective, to their minds, nothing fitted at all. Jesus falls into step beside them, gently chastises them, and then from Moses and the Prophets (Bible), Luke 24:27 “And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.” As Jesus gently leads them from Scripture to Scripture, through all the things prophesied and predicted ages before, the Redemptive Framework spreads out to their understanding. They had seen the fulfilment, or had heard first hand reports from those who had witnessed these events actually happening. It was all true, it actually had happened just as the Prophets had written. Now they saw so clearly the pattern from Scripture, now they could easily overlay the actual events of the weekend, and there was a perfect match in all points, one of those “Eureka Moments.” It made perfectly clear and logical sense; there was a reason for all these events that had just transpired in the exact way they had been predicted.

To top it all off, at the meal table, they recognized the unique way Jesus blessed the food and then exactly how he broke it. It is obvious by their statements that nobody ever did it that way, well, all except for Jesus, then the “Penny Dropped” as was once said. They knew beyond all doubts, that they had spent a few hours in a deep prophetic “Bible Study,” Jesus was actually alive, they had talked with him. Standard protocols and customs would have had one of them or a servant actually wash Jesus’ feet before the meal after the dusty road; I bet that servant had a big surprise to realize whose feet he had actually been washing. “After the crucifixion of our Lord, two of his disciples were travelling towards Emmaus, and as they walked together, they noticed a man toiling along the road with them; but they had

no thought that it was their risen Lord. Jesus drew near, and joined himself to them, and asked, “What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?” And they answered: “Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and has not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? And he said unto them, What things?

And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people; and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel; and beside all this, today is the third day since these things were done. Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulcher; and when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulcher, and found it even so as the women had said; but him they saw not. Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken; ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?

The first of two free seminars to help the residents of Franklin prepare for retirement and to better man-

age their money in retirement will be held this week on Wednesday November 12th at the Anglican Church

Eftpos launched at Op Shop

Ahead of what is expected to be a busy approach to the Christmas season, the St Andrew’s Opportunity Shop in Waiuku last week installed Eftpos facilities for the first time. Volunteers at the shop, like Patricia Glenny above, say people have been pleased to find they can use their cards at the store.

hall, Queen St, Pukekohe at 1.00pm and will run to 3.00pm. “We know that everyone can benefit from choosing how they want to live when they retire” says Budgeting Team Leader Olive Matheson-Croudis. “If we set goals we start the journey to a satisfying retirement and the team at Franklin Family Support wants to help Franklin residents to achieve this”. The first seminar will focus on setting priorities, understanding how much money you need to retire to meet your lifestyle goals and how to plan to achieve this. The second seminar will be at the Anglican Church hall on Wednesday 26th November at 1.00pm and will look at ways of managing your money in retirement to ensure you can make lifestyle choices. There will be a lot of tips and advice to make your dollars stretch further. All Franklin residents are invited to these events. “The earlier you start planning for retirement the more likely you are to live well in your later years” says Olive Matheson-Croudis. If you are interested you can register your interest by phoning FFSS on 2386233 or you are welcome to turn up at the Anglican church hall on the day.

Advent boxes to be opened in Waiuku And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went; and he made as though he would have gone further. But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and break, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. And they said one to another; did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the Scriptures? . . . Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures.” {ST, July 25, 1892} Question: How is it with us today, are our minds so full of popular theories that sound so nice and convincing, that we are actually missing or misunderstanding all the events that are unfolding before our very eyes, as clearly laid out in Scripture, which are telling us that this world is about finished and Jesus is due back so very soon as “King of Kings and Lord of Lords.” The Five Foolish Bridesmaids found out way too late that they were on the wrong path. Our two disciples on the Emmaus Road woke up to the fact that they had basically misunderstood the whole Passover Weekend. They needed to get back on track, and Jesus had laid out the path from Scripture for them. Let us resolve to be “People of the Book,” and read and study it in more depth.

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This year, St Andrews Outreach Committee has tried to ‘put a bit of Christmas’ back in to Christmas, so have planned an Advent Calendar in Waiuku. Locals and visitors will see big Christmas boxes with big red bows around them in the windows of a number of participating shops in the township, with the time and date of opening printed on the box. Each Opening Day at 1pm, one box will be opened to reveal a symbol of Christmas. Organisers say a town crier will call to signal the time and place, and there will be a Christmas carol or song, and some small giveaways. The shop windows will be: 12th December: Office Products (Made by the Mainly Music children and mums). 13th December: No box to be opened due to Christmas Parade. 14th December: Gary Pyes 100%. 15th December: Sunset Surf & Turf. 16th December: Va-

nilla. 17th December: Flight Centre. 18th December: Rise Accountants. 19th December: Bakers Shoes and More. 20th December: St Andrews Centre. “We all know these symbols, but do you know where they come from? Why do we have a Christmas tree? Why do we have candy canes and stockings? Come and find out some of these things. Much time and thought has gone in to the planning and we hope you will support and enjoy this Community Advent Calendar,”a spokesperson said. “Once the boxes are opened, they will remain opened until Christmas. “We do hope you will come and enjoy the opening of the boxes, and be able to feel the peace and love of Christmas.” The project is an initiative of the Waiuku & Districts Combined Churches Outreach Committee.

Commemoration at St Bride’s

On Friday 7th November St Bride’s Anglican Church Mauku LSM (Local Shared Ministry), held a service to commemorate those who have died and are buried in St Bride’s cemetery and the public cemetery beside it. The service was well attended; and was a simple and meaningful service with the names of the dead read out to the congregation. At a point in the service those gathered were invited to take a lit candle and a flower to place on their particular grave and so to spend time in prayer and reflection. A convivial supper was held afterwards for all in the Ivy Hogwood Centre.

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Coastguard old for new campaign Coastguard has announced the launch of its latest boating safety initiative. The ‘Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade’ campaign sees a van laden with brand new lifejackets visiting boat ramps around the greater Auckland region. Anyone who owns a lifejacket will be able to upgrade their current one for a brand new fit for purpose lifejacket with a competitive trade in discount. The Old4New initiative with the tagline – ‘Wear a lifejacket. It never ruined a day on the water’ commenced on Saturday at Half Moon Bay Marina, and will visit over 40 boat ramps over summer with two sessions per day from 6.30am – 9.30am and again from 3.30pm – 6.30pm. A full location schedule of ramp visits can be downloaded from coastguard.org.nz. “This is a great way for Coastguard to get out and about to talk to boaties about safety. “Having a fit for purpose lifejacket is vital when heading out on the water and the campaign makes it very convenient to get the appropriate lifejacket and the right fit.” said Patrick Holmes, CEO, Coastguard New Zealand.

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Port Waikato Challenge ready to run Above: ready for the Port Waikato Challenge, a dune course for walkers or runners next weekend, are Volunteer Fire Brigade members Dave Binnie, Alan Binnie and Leah Fry. A training workout with a twist or some down time to take it easy with nature; the Port Waikato Challenge on Sunday November 16 offers something for everyone. “Each year our Port Waikato Challenge 8km & 16km race and fun event gets bigger and better with more participants coming along each year, dragging their mates along to enjoy the fun too,” says Jacqui Church, one of the people behind the event. “We have designed the course to suit a family day out as well as a really good work out for the intrepid weekend warriors out there, with many more business and team entries coming along each year. Our youngest participant has been four years old (with a lot of carrying by mum and dad over the 8km sand course), and the oldest was 77 years old from our local Pukekohe race club.” Starting at Maraetai Bay at 10am,

the course is plotted through the dunes and birdlife areas of Port Waikato, then down onto Sunset Beach heading north to the mouth of the Waikato River for a drink stop. As the Challenge runners and walkers head towards the Waikato River mouth they will pass the Dotterel nesting sanctuary before heading back along the spectacular river bank past fishermen and the whitebaiters. The event is a fund raising opportunity for the local volunteer fire brigade, but even as a fund raising event, entry fees have been kept very reasonable at $20 pre registration at portwaikatochallenge@gmail.com or $25 on the day, (cash payments only), with a family group discount for up to two adults and four children at $50 pre registration and $60 on the day. For any enquiries or more information call or text to Jacqui Church on 021 86 9976.

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News Bites Health and safety seminar The Pukekohe Business Association is hosting a health and safety seminar on November 19. The seminar starts from 5pm at the Campbell Tyson Conference Room, Level 2, Wesley Street, Pukekohe. An invitation to attend has also been extended to Waiuku businesses wishing to learn more about health and safety policies, changes to the relevant legislation, insurance options and safety equipment. RSVP to 09 910 0137 if you would like to attend.

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Tasty new launch for Balle family The Balle family, who have been growing potatoes in and around Pukekohe and the Waikato for more than three generations, have teamed up with chipmakers to inspire a new brand ‘Chip Off the Old Block, a new range of potato chips made using only their potatoes. On each packet, you can find information about what variety of potato was used and where they were sourced from. Dacey Balle, one of seven brothers from thirteen children to Bernie and Norah Balle, says “We take our potatoes pretty seriously. And surely, great chips need to start with great potatoes.”

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Waiuku’s Aurora Law hosted the Waiuku Business and Development Association’s Mix and Mingle evening last week in their new premises in Queen Street. The building is the former medical centre and has been redeveloped to suit the legal firm. Pictured above at the function are Treena Harris of Southern Podiatry, Mandy Lusk of Aurora Law, Tineka Haitsma of Haitsma Kitchens, and Sharlene Druyven, Town Centre Manager.

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Franklin Service Hero this week : Nena Minhinnick, Caltex Glenbrook, For many people, topping up the car with petrol is either on the way to a day at work, or on the way home after a long day. Petrol prices fluctuate on a daily basis, and the stop is hardly a break. But at Caltex Glenbrook, customers are treated to a friendly word, a bit of a laugh and a cheery greeting and good bye from local girl Nena Minhinnick. Nena has worked at the site for the past six years, and when the Post stopped in last week she was her usual cheery self, chatting to a lady about the customer’s lovely Chanel perfume, enquiring about another customer’s day at work, and meanwhile completing transactions with smooth professionalism. At a time when many ser-

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Romantic Escape! Local adventurer Serena Shine has packed more into her 23 years than some people fit into a lifetime; now she is embarking on her next venture, as she launches luxury glam camping in Franklin. Serena grew up on the outskirts of Waiuku and went to Aka Aka School and Waiuku College before joining the NZ Army at 17. After a couple of years as a combat engineer soldier she moved to Western Australia, where she worked in underground gold mining, running a crew of servicemen as well as charging, which is installing explosives into rock faces then detonating. Staying in the mining industry, Serena switched from underground gold to surface iron ore mining, working as a medic and emergency service officer. She enjoyed the challenges of the rugged mining industry, where she could be called upon to treat injuries and attend emergency callouts at the mine, as well as major incidents such as when an engine blow-out caused a major ship fire aboard one of the ore carriers. But she was looking to get into her own business, and after exploring options in Perth, she became intrigued by the newly-developed glam camping experiences being trialled at Castaways Resort by her father Gavin Shine. “We talked by email about the glam camping and I saw it as an opportunity to get into my own business, but also be able to work outdoors. It’s the ideal job for me,” Serena says. Castaways Resort opened the first of its glam camping sites late in 2013, and the response to that from customers has seen Serena now build the business into four sites, three at coastal locations near Castaways Resort, and the latest site at a ‘secret’ location around an hour’s bike ride from the resort. It is this latest site which has added even more to the experience that is glam camping with Castaways Resort, and Serena says there has been amazing interest in it from throughout the country. The new site, named Totara Tree Tent, takes glam camping to another level - literally - as the ‘tent’ is raised in the

air and attached to a Totara in a lush native bush setting. It provides a very special option for couples as a package deal with the coastal sites, and the combination offers an ideal romantic break with a difference. So what is glam camping at Castaways Resort? Essentially it’s a chance to enjoy secluded locations, experience some of New Zealand’s outstanding scenery, while being pampered with luxury dining and comfortable accommodation. Each Glam Camping site features an ensuite, kitchen, carpeted floor, king bed, central heating, outdoor bath, hammocks and a stunning setting. The package includes a gourmet dinner and breakfast complete with cooking instructions and barbeque as well as a bottle of wine and other beverages plus chocolate and fruit treats. After accessing the coastal sites by golf buggy, those who take the Totara Package will have the chance to travel 20km by electric bike following a map through quiet picturesque country roads to the Totara Tree Glam Camp set in seven acres of pristine native bush. “The electric bikes are great - it doesn’t matter what level of fitness you have, you can pedal as hard as you like or just let the bike take you there and enjoy the scenery on the way,” Serena says. All of the glam camping sites feature an outdoor bath for a relaxing soak under the stars, but the Totara Tree site has yet another special feature - the bath is suspended in the air from chains for a truly unique experience! Castaways Resort Glam Camping is an ideal business for Serena, but it’s also an ideal escape for couples looking for something unique as a weekend break or to celebrate an anniversary. For further information, to check availability, or to purchase a Christmas gift voucher, visit the Castaways Resort website: www.castaways.co.nz

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Interclub tennis underway in Franklin

Interclub tennis is underway for the season and the Grade 5 matchup between Waiuku and Patumahoe on Saturday at the Waiuku Tennis Courts was the first chance for a win for either side. In the end, Waiuku won the match 5-1. Pictured right are Patumahoe’s Alexandra Paish and (inset), Waiuku’s Kimberley Chetham. Anyone interested in playing tennis this summer can find information on local clubs on the Counties Tennis website, www.countiestennis.co.nz. Counties Tennis Association is a sub association of Auckland Tennis and caters for all levels.

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Far more than a standard school sports day, the forthcoming Pukekohe Raceway Duathlon gives local young students the chance to run and bike at Pukekohe Raceway. To be hld on Tuesday, December 9, the field for the races are capped at 400 competitors, and Year 4 to Year 8 students can enter as individuals or in groups of two. Not only will the competitors get the rare opportunity to run and bike on raceway track, they will also have the added challenge of an ‘Obstacle Course Run’ to finish the race. The obstacle course will involve a slippery slide sponsored by Bunnings Pukekohe, crash mats to clamber over, a cargo net to crawl under and show jumping hurdles to jump over. Students race in their Gender and Year

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Level categories, with 10 races in total. Competitors will receive a race pack with goodies from local and national companies and is held on a school day in the second to last week of the school term for primary & intermediate schools. If anyone is interested in joining the group as a race marshal between 10:15am and 1pm on Tuesday December 9 please contact Steven at BSG Events – email: sbrindle@bsgevents.com or phone 027 3626025. The event is being organised by BSG Events with support from the Franklin Principals Association and the Franklin Primary Schools Sports Committee. Students can enter online by visiting www. bsgevents.co.nz. Entries close on the 2nd of December.

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Waiuku Scouts on target A strong contingent of locals from the Waiuku Scout Group joined over 120 Scouts, leaders and supporters from as far afield as Coatesville, Browns Bay and West Auckland who travelled to the Waiuku Gun Club’s range on Sunday to participate in the Scout Shooting competition. The group was divided into four age groupings; Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Open with each of the 13 Scout Groups allocated times to attend and use two ranges, each range capable of taking up to six shooters at one time. The Scouts were given a safety briefing by Steven Lowther, the event Scout manager and Leader of Pa-

pakura Sea Scouts and a target provided to each competitor. Each competitor initially shot at one of two targets with fifteen rounds which they then checked for positioning and then a further ten rounds for the actual competition. The Club’s facilities were very busy with other shooting activities by Club members on other ranges at the premises and the atmosphere was great with favourable comments about the Scouts’ discipline and general approach to the job in hand. The competition started in 1984 as an Interyouth event between six uniformed youth organisations by a Waiuku resident involved with two of these

The Week Ahead thurs 13th – wed 19th nov MY OLD LADY (PG) Weekdays 11.15am. Daily 1.30pm, 6pm organisations and ten years ago the competition was re-established by him and Steve Lowther as a Scoutsonly event and was hosted by the Waiuku Gun Club for the first time in 2013. The event has proven so popular that all the time slots were filled very quickly with four groups not be-

ing able to participate. The overall winners for Scout events only (no Open event included), saw the Tauhinu Sea Scouts first, the Waiuku Scouts second and Te Atatu Endeavour Sea Scouts third. The Waiuku Scouts did very well in this category with three of the four top scores coming from the locals.

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Three-day Waikato voyage for Tuakau Sea Scouts The local Tuakau and Districts Sea Scout Group were just one Sea Scout Group who participated in the annual voyage down the Waikato River over three days recently. The Tuakau Group had the distinction rowing in a wooden clinker-built cutter which was constructed in 1947 and completely rebuilt and re launched in 2006 and was the oldest of the boats in the fleet. The Sea Scouts, both male

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and female, launched their 5.2 metre cutters at Taupiri boat ramp, loaded their gear and the flotilla departed for the short passage to Huntly where they moored their boats for a lunch stop. After lunch the 120 Sea Scouts embarked again for the next stage of the voyage to Ohinewai where they established their overnight camp. The next morning the crews embarked in the cutters for the row to Mercer where they spent their sec-

ond night under canvas and it was during this part of the voyage that the steam train Passchendaele was seen by those on the river. Some reported that this was the first time that they had seen a steam powered train. The final day saw the fleet increased with the addition of 10 Sea Scouts and two leaders from Calliope Sea Scouts on Auckland’s North Shore in their single seat kayaks. The voyage started to take it’s toll on those young

October was a busy month for the Waiuku Volunteer Fire Brigade, with 21 call outs, including backyard fires, four road accidents and a number of medical calls. Incidents collated by Chief Fire Officer Colin Riddle were:

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A Waikato dairy farmer has been convicted estimated to be about 150,000 litres, was disand fined $55,800 for illegally discharging an charged directly to the environment instead. estimated 150,000 litres of effluent The waterways from this wetinto the environment over a 19 day land led to the nearby Mangakura period. Stream and then on to the Whanga“It was The prosecution, brought by Waimarino Wetland, which is listed as certainly kato Regional Council, concerned a RAMSAR site of international sigevents in June and July 2013, at a careless and it nificance. farm near Te Kauwhata owned by was deliberate In a recently released sentencing Joe Henry MacFarlane. decision, Hamilton District Court in the sense Council staff inspected the farm Judge Melanie Harland said of the that the pipe offending: “It was certainly careless in July last year and discovered an effluent hose placed adjacent to was knowingly and it was deliberate in the sense a wetland on the property. It was that the pipe was knowingly placed found that the farmer had placed placed adjacent adjacent to the wetland area. Howthe hose there and had discharged to the wetland ever, there are reckless elements to all of the effluent from the farm’s it as well, because the system itself area.” dairy shed into the wetland over did not provide for any contingenthe previous 19 days. cies.” It was found that the farm had virtually no Council investigations manager Patrick storage for effluent. The farm’s usual prac- Lynch said: “With all of the attention and tice was to irrigate effluent directly to land as profile around water quality nationally it it was being produced. There were no con- is very disappointing to find such an intingencies to deal with effluent in the event adequate system and, even worse, to find of inclement weather or mechanical failure. someone who made the conscious decision Immediately prior to the offending, the to dispose of effluent into a wetland for a irrigator had broken down and the effluent, prolonged period.”

Get ready to object to new revaluation Every ratepayer in Auckland should know by today the new value of their home based on the revaluation carried out by Auckland Council this year. This new value will be the measure on which the Council will charge for rates, for each individual property, for the three years commencing 1st July 2015 and lobby group No More Rates says it is every ratepayer’s interest to consider objecting to that value. “The valuation is made purely for the purpose of charging and collecting rates. It has nothing to do with selling or buying a home – which value can only be decided when the property is actually bought or sold,” the group says. “There are thousands of examples of properties being sold at levels of 30% or more above ‘CV’. – and higher. CV is Capital Value – but the valuations by Council should be called by their more correct name RV – Rateable Value. If ratepayers believe their property is too high in relation to similar properties they should object – otherwise they could end up paying higher council rates over the next three years.” The group says these new valuations are largely calcu-

lated on actual sales recorded around 1st July this year and cover about 525,000 properties with the boundaries of Auckland Council. “This is a desk-top method for arriving at values for different classes of property but cannot possibly be an accurate valuation for each individual property. “Ratepayers already know that rates in Auckland are due to rise by 3.5% next year – although how this will be impact on individual ratepayers will not be known

until the budget is approved in June next year. “A higher percentage increase in the following two years is also possible if the Council decides to start construction of the Central Rail Link without Government funding in place, or if some urgent infrastructure costs arise. “Ratepayers have until 19th December to lodge objections – and they should look around and ask questions to help them make a decision to object, or not.”

Council website not coping As new revaluation information was posted on the Auckland Council website, technical issues arose which resulted in many people being unable to access the information. Yesterday afternoon the Council issued a statement: The Auckland Council website is still experiencing technical issues which mean that some people may be unable to access their property revaluations online. We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible.

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Banks can take rates payments from accounts Why banks can take money from customer bank accounts to pay their council rates arrears is explained in a new Banking Ombudsman Scheme quick guide on payment of overdue rates. “We receive complaints every year from property owners with a mortgage complaining their bank paid off their rates arrears to the local council and then took the amount from their account,” said Banking Ombudsman Deborah Battell. Legislation permits local authorities to demand a bank pay its customer’s

rates debt. Under the customer’s contract with the bank, the bank is able to deduct the amount from the customer’s account. It is standard for this provision to be covered in banks’ lending documentation. “It affects a relatively small number of people but ratepayers sometimes contact us because they are already under considerable financial pressure. Seeing their account debited for rates arrears can be a shock,” said Ms Battell. Complaints to the scheme usually stem from bank customers saying: • they haven’t authorised the debit

• the bank failed to notify them • non-payment of rates is part of wider dispute with their local authority. “Our investigations into these complaints consider whether bank communication and information is adequate. “It is usual bank practice to inform customers about the debit. “We are not generally able to overturn payments but if we find the bank has done something wrong we will consider whether compensation for distress or inconvenience is warranted,” Ms Battell said.

Council votes to keep UAGC at $385 Auckland Council’s Budget Committee last week voted to keep the fixed portion of rates (known as the Uniform Annual General Charge UAGC) to its current proportion of 13.4 per cent of rates. Adjusted for the 3.5 per cent rate increase (as decided yesterday) the UAGC is proposed to be at $385. This is the amount every ratepayer pays to council regardless of the value of their property. The level at which the UAGC is set affects the amount of rates raised from high value properties and low value properties. For example, if the UAGC is increased to $500 per year, then rates will rise for lower

value properties and drop for higher value properties. If the UAGC is lowered to $250, rates will rise for higher value properties, and drop for lower value properties. Mayor Len Brown says: “Differences to the UAGC have an impact on how rates are distributed across our communities and are always hotly debated. “Today we agreed to keep the UAGC at its current level which reduces the rates impact of high revaluations on middle and low income households.” The Budget Committee also agreed to set the business sector contribution at 32.8 per cent of total rates revenue for 2015/16,

New regulations for building over $30K New consumer protection regulations for building work costing $30,000 and over are expected to take effect in a new standard from January 1, 2015. Acting Chief Executive of Standards New Zealand, Michelle Wessing, said the New Zealand standard 3902 Housing, alterations and small buildings contract will help meet the new regulations and makes the building process smoother and easier for homeowner and builder. He says the standard has been improved and now contains an electronic Microsoft Word form that can be filled in by all parties to

the contract. The Building Amendment Act 2013 introduced changes to further protect consumer rights and remedies for residential building work, including mandatory requirements for residential building contracts for work above $30,000 to be in writing and to contain certain information. Michelle Wessing said NZS 3902 provides a standard form of building contract agreement suitable for owners who are making their own building arrangements, whether it be building a new home, carrying out renovations, or altering an existing home.

down from 33.3 per cent in 2014/15. This delivers an average benefit to business ratepayers of $260. The

business sector differential is now set to reach a proportion of 25.8 per cent by 2025/26.

Key decisions by Council’s Budget Committee: • Uniform Annual General Charge confirmed at $385. • Proposals for Maori: Confirmed funding for priorities for the Maori transformational shift, which include a signature Maori event, Marae development and Papakainga development. • Agreed to continue the City Centre Targeted Rate for the duration of the LTP. While the targeted rate will largely fund capital projects, operating costs and depreciation of those projects will now be funded from the general rate. • Business Improvement Districts: Agreed a resolution for staff to carry out work with the Business Improvement District (BIDs) and relevant local boards on the nature and costs of council support services provided for BIDs to ensure value for money. • Agreed to standardise the rent on council’s social housing units to be based on 30 per cent of tenants’ gross income. Agreed changes to annual rents be capped at $780 per unit (equivalent to $15 cap on weekly rents). • Agreed to standardise from the diverse policies of the legacy councils the fees and charges for street trading, cemeteries and other services, with the exception Hauraki Gulf islands, which will be discussed further later. The decisions made are a starting point to include in the draft budget. The plan is likely to change following consultation with residents early next year.

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challenges the team faced was upskilling many technical staff to match new ministry requirements for tertiary level technical qualifications,” he said. In recent years, the department has managed a 13 per cent increase in residential building consent applications, as well as providing support to the Christchurch recovery effort. The council first achieved accreditation upon amalgamation in 2010.

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Home loan affordability was flat across most of New Zealand in September after the national median house price and interest rates were unchanged. The Roost Home Loan Affordability Reports showed an improvement in a bare majority of regions, including the North Shore of Auckland, South Auckland, Wellington and Whangarei, but not in central Auckland, Christchurch and Hamilton, where prices rose. The national median house price was unchanged in September at NZ$420,000 and the average two year fixed mortgage rate was also unchanged at 6.13%, although they have dropped since the end of October to under 6%.

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A year after his life was thrown into turmoil when depression left him unable to function normally, Waiuku’s John Dennis is taking on a massive challenge. Next year, he plans to be the first New Zealander to ski solo to the South Pole. In this, the first of a series of articles for the Post Newspaper, he details his plans in the leadup to the event.

The ‘Reach Out for Adam’ charity fundraiser at Pukekohe bar Saloon Saloon last Thursday evening was a resounding success. The event was created to raise funds for the family of Adam Benefield, who was attacked and suffered serious injuries in Pukekohe earlier this year. Police announced recently they had made one arrest so far but are looking for others believed to have been

involved. The fund raiser was a way to provide enough money to provide a treat for Adam’s daughters, who have been through a difficult time since the attack. Organiser Tim Gregory said great fun was had by all who attended, with features including trivia, raffles and a bull riding segment. The total raised was over $1700 on the night. The winning team was ‘Give it a Hoon.’ Adam’s partner Rachel

said “Adam and I would like to thank the organisers and everybody who donated from the bottom of our hearts. We can now move on to the next chapter of our lives in a positive light.” Pictured above at the event at Saloon Saloon were Noel and Val Benefield (Adam’s parents) Rachel Thompson, Tim Gregory, Ben King, Matthew Pickstock. Front: Nikita McGlade and Chelsea O’Regan.

Michele looks to raise $2.9 million to create Franklin animal sanctuary When founder Michele Harrod first spoke to people about her plan to ‘save’ the old Franklin Zoo site and create The Animal Connection, it was often a fellow adult who would immediately come up with a list of reasons it wouldn’t work. She is trying to raise $2.9 million to create a new facility at the former zoo, and says sup-

Aspiring actors offered chance in new rock musical Auditions for RENT, the iconic Rock Musical will be held on Saturday 13th December 2014 at the Off Broadway Theatre in Papakura, with callbacks to be held on Sunday 14th December. RENT is Jonathan Larson’s cuttingedge pop rock musical, based on Puccini’s La Boheme, and has electrified a whole generation of theatre-goers. RENT tells the story of a group of friends in a 1990’s New York City ravaged by the AIDS epidemic, as they come to terms with their place in an increasingly uncertain world. To register for an audition slot, PTC is asking people to email auditions@ptc. org.nz, stating which character(s) they would like to audition for, and if possible, to include a CV or showreel. They are also inviting people to join a workshop of the show on Thursday 11th December, also at the Off Broadway Theatre. The workshop will be a chance to see what the show is all about, meet the creative team, see the space that will be transformed into New York’s East Village, and get a chance to belt out a few of the iconic tunes. PTC will also be documenting the entire creative process on their blog at www.making-rent.com.

port from young people has been amazing. When approaching media personalities to support the idea and act as a spokesperson, many agreed it was an audacious, exciting plan, but they just couldn’t be involved as they don’t believe she will reach her target. That has not dampened Michele’s enthusiasm or her drive to do something very very different. The plan is to harness the power of crowdfunding, to unite people around a shared dream to put this iconic site into a trust, and then to transform it into The Animal Connection, a nurturing haven where young and old can connect with animals. When she left the corporate world four years ago and returned to University, she was fortunate enough to also get accepted in a part time role at an Auckland boarding school. She says that at the time “I had no idea just how much these children would teach me over the following four years, lessons I value just as much as those I learned in the lecture theatres at Unitec. Nor could I ever have imagined how much they would inspire me to want to make a difference.” A key learning from her studies in Animal Welfare and Biodiversity at Unitec was that the only way to change the world we have created, and the lives of all of those who live on it – both humans and animals, is to change the hearts of humans. This was the fundamental inspiration behind the plan to save Franklin Zoo and create an Animal Sanctuary, where not only could children come and see animals, but have the opportunities to learn more about them, and to understand their power in changing their future too. At the end of the day, Michele is committing everything in her power, including putting up all the cash to fund the development and execution of this campaign to create a place where they, and their families can come and relax and reconnect with nature. To date the campaign has raised just shy of NZ$218,000 since its launch at the beginning of October 2014. For more information, see the website www.theanimalconnection.org.nz

How does a chap from Waiuku end up to-be on the sunny shores of our fair country wanting to traverse the icy slopes of the Ant- and followed her to England in July of 2000. arctic? The grounding that was my upbringing in Some could call it an early mid-life crisis our small town has implanted a huge sense – one year out from my Expedition and I’m of loyalty and passion for the district. Those just shy of 40. Or a boyhood dream – it is people, teachers and friends have stayed something I’ve wanted to do my in my heart ever since. One of whole life. my biggest inspirations during “One year ago, Knowing why I want to make my time at Waiuku College was this journey is knowing me. David La Trobe and we remain depression John Dennis. Waiuku lad. Now friends to this day. nearly took me living in Bishops Waltham with It’s that gratitude that’s seen me down – now I my lovely wife Heidi and two take the biggest step of my life – want to show young children. traversing the Antarctica, from people that, I had an idyllic childhood Hercules Inlet to the South Pole – when functiongrowing up in Waiuku and overa staggering distance of 1170km, seas. Our first family home in ing properly, you alone and unsupported while on Waiuku was down the Block in the ice. can and will do Totara Ave and I attended View So, why the trek? Taking this things you never Road Primary School. I remain journey and facing the solidardreamt firm friends with my childhood ity on the ice to me is like facing possible.” peers. Waiuku College saw me the solidarity that depression put become Deputy Head Boy – an me into. One year ago, depresachievement by all accounts but sion nearly took me down – now also the year that saw my downfall. This was I want to show people that, when functionthe year, 1988, my father committed suicide, ing properly, you can and will do things you rocking mine and my family’s world. never dreamt possible. Expedition d2e – daThe ripple effect of such a tragedy reaches re2express. Follow me on Facebook, come far, and saw me leaving school on not the with me on my journey and lean on me for best of terms. I drifted, until I met my wife- support.

Options presented to search out extra $12 billion for Auckland

A group of key transport stakeholders, collectively the Independent Advisory Body (IAB), last week presented its findings on how Auckland can fill its $12 billion transport funding gap over the next 30 years. Commissioned by Auckland Council, the group was asked to investigate two possible pathways for raising $300 million per year ($12 billion over 30 years) to pay for the improvements needed to help fix Auckland’s transport system. “Aucklanders have told us right throughout this twoyear process that something has to be done about our transport system and just to get on with fixing it,” says IAB Chairman Stewart Milne. “Our announcement today presents two options for council to present to Aucklanders for how they could raise the funds needed to deliver on the promise of the fully-integrated Auckland Plan Transport Network.” The two funding pathways are: Rates and Fuel Tax – this pathway uses all existing funding tools and would require average annual rates

increases of around one per cent (in addition to increases signalled by the council) and annual fuel tax increases of 1.2 cents per litre (in addition to increases signalled by the government) every year or;

Rates and Fuel Tax or a Motorway User Charge as group tries to find $300 million a year Motorway User Charge – a charge on motorists each time they use the motorway network. If Aucklanders opt for this pathway they would pay an average charge of $2 when they enter Auckland’s motorway system, however this may vary by time of day or day of the week and be free at nights. This pathway has the additional benefit of influenc-

ing travel behaviour. The IAB’s report, Funding Auckland’s Transport Future, compares the two alternative funding pathways and associated transport programme outcomes with the basic level of transport investment currently available to the council. Detailed consideration of the economic, social and affordability impacts associated with each funding pathway was a critical element of the IAB’s decisionmaking and is explored in detail throughout the report and supporting documents. “The primary purpose of our work was to identify two schemes that can raise sufficient revenue. We have done this. “We were not asked to come up with a scheme that influences congestion, however a scheme that achieves both clearly has merit.” If accepted by Auckland Council, the findings of the IAB report and the accompanying transport programme report will feed into the council’s draft Longterm Plan (LTP) 2015-2025, which goes out for public consultation at the end of January 2015.

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Wake up and get ready You’ve been planning for it for weeks now — and dreading it, too. Moving day is finally here, and the best way to jump into it is with a good breakfast. Sure, your kitchen stuff is all packed up, but a cup of yogurt and fruit, or a bagel and peanut butter will give you some protein for the hard day ahead. Have you arranged for someone to look after the children? If not, give them something to do; it’s a matter of channeling their stress in a positive way. Keep the box with their favourite toys close at hand. Prepare some snacks. Let them play in an empty room, far from all the hubbub. Leave your pets in a closed room with their food and water bowls, cat litter, and baskets. Put a sign on the door asking the movers not to disturb them. Ensure the animals are wearing identity tags.

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Castaways hosts Indian launch Over the past week or two locals may have heard the roar of the ‘Indians’ passing through the streets of Waiuku. Some may have glimpsed them as they headed through town. Castaways Resort has been hosting the product launch for the latest model release of Indian Motorcycles – The Scout. The new Scout is the first of its type in seven decades so is a special release for the company and has attracted a lot of media attention. It’s noted as a contemporary yet classic interpretation of one of motorcycling’s most coveted and famous bikes, well known in New Zealand for its feats as the ‘world’s fastest Indian’ with Burt Munro at the helm. “A product launch of this type involves media participation and we have been hosting media from across the globe over the past week or two. “They have enjoyed dining and accommodation onsite along with product presentations in our function rooms and then head out for day rides as a group. “Their day trips included destinations like Kawakawa Bay and Kaiaua for some delicious Kiwi style ‘fish’n’chips’, says Kylie Hall, Castaways Resort Sales & Marketing Manager. Bikes were transported to and from the resort on a Scania truck and one of the bikes was installed in the Castaways’ presentation venue for display during the formal media presentations. “Our team have been working with the parent company Polaris who are based in America for some time in preparing this event, so it’s been fabulous to see it all unfold successfully and to hear the roar of the bikes as they head out of the resort each day. Sitting astride one of these gorgeous bikes just makes you want to head off on a getaway – they are awe-

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Melbourne Cup fun in Waiuku Apriel gets top College award It was a raucous afternoon of fun at the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club’s Melbourne Cup Day last week. Pictured at the event are left: Raylene Whiteside, below; hosts for the day Richard Yuill and Keith Ralph, and, bottom, Dot and James Collie.

Waiuku College held its Senior Prizegiving last Wednesday, with the top academic award going to Apriel Simpson, named as the Dux for 2014. The Proxime Accessit, the award for runner up to the Dux, was Jee-Ah Kim. In the reading of Apriel’s award, she was described as being in the accelerate class at Year 9 and 10. She has her National Certificate of Educational Achievement Levels 1 & 2 endorsed with Excellence. With a total of 69 internal excellence credits achieved thus far, she also has Level 3 National Certificate of Educational Achievement endorsed with Excellence. She received the Dr. Paul Hutchison Cup for the top Maori academic student, was a prefect and tutored in mathematics, gained a First in Level 3 Art History, First in Level 3 English, First in Level 3 Geography, First in Level 3 History and a Second in Level 3 Mathematics and Statistics. Apriel also won a Waikato Vice Chancel-

lor’s Excellence School Leaver Scholarship worth $5,000 and will be studying a Bachelor of Social Sciences. Proxime Accessit Jee-Ah Kim was described as a mature and focussed student who works consistently and independently to achieve at the highest level and has a history of being a top achiever. This year, she was placed First in Level 3 Fabric, Second in Level 3 Design, Second in Level 3 Art History, Second in Level 3 Design and Visual Communication and Third in Level 3 Mathematics and Statistics – Calculus. She has her National Certificate in Educational Achievement Level 1 and 2 endorsed with Excellence. With 67 internal excellence credits in combination with their other credits, she has already achieved their Level 3 endorsed with Excellence. She has worked incredibly hard for these results whilst carrying out one of her other important duties this year which was being a Prefect.

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Wharf access needed to develop Manukau Harbour - survey A survey on the use and tourism potential of the Manukau Harbour has revealed strong support for allowing public access to the Onehunga Wharf as a hub for community and visitors. The views are supported by Waiuku’s local board member Jill Naysmith, who is chair of the Manukau Harbour Forum. AUT University’s New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) surveyed 272 visitors to the area and 688 residents on behalf of the Manukau Harbour Restoration Society. Results show that the majority of respondents strongly agreed with the idea of developing Onehunga Wharf as a hub to provide facilities for passenger ferries, boat charters and water taxis to improve transport options and linkages across the Manukau Harbour. Visitors and residents were generally in favour of opening up Onehunga Wharf and both visitors and residents strongly disagreed with the suggestion to leave the wharf as it is. Survey responses also included suggestions on how the wharf could be developed including cafes, bars, restaurants and a fish market. “In the past the wharf served communities around the harbour. We see it playing this role again in the future, with a lively Onehunga as a hub for transportation, services and recreation, especially with the foreshore restoration underway”, says Jim Jackson, chair of the Manukau Harbour Restoration Society which commissioned the study.

Suggestions for the wharf included a location for marine-related industry, a museum, marine and harbour heritage education as well as a visitor centre. The majority of visitors completing the survey were Aucklanders from outside the Manukau Harbour area. The most frequently visited areas were the Waitakere Ranges, Waiuku and the Awhitu Peninsula and the Mangere-Otahuhu area. Visitors commented on the level of pollution around the harbour and poor infrastructure and facilities. “It is pleasing to see the

results from the survey show that visitors and residents support the vision and strategies the Manukau Harbour Forum has for the whole harbour and how important the wharf at Onehunga is to opening up the harbour to all the communities around it” says Jill Naysmith, Chair of the Manukau Harbour Forum. Results of the survey are on the Manukau Harbour Restoration Society website at www.mhrs.org.nz together with Phase 1 of the study which provided information on activities and amenities around the harbour.

The 2015 Head Students were presented to the senior school during the senior prizegiving. Deputy Head boy Logan Forrest, Deputy Head girl Kayla Jordan, Head Boy Bradley Hagan and Head Girl Nicole Scobie, Head Girl handed over

their roles to the new heads for 2015. The new Deputy Head Boy will be Aaron Lamont, Deputy Head Girl will be Shinae Warren, Head Boy will be Sam Yelchich and Head Girl will be Caitlin Browne.

Special awards announced as senior students go above and beyond After the academic awards were presented at Waiuku College on Wednesday, the special awards were announced as follows: The Pei Te Hurunui Jones Trophy is awarded to the Top Te Reo Student – and the Supreme Award at the Po Whakanuia is the Te Toa Award which recognises the top Maori Student who displays the values of Aroha, Manaakitanga, Wairua, Awhina and Tautoko. The recipient of this award was Raewyn Taupo. The Te Toa, the top Pasifika at the Maori and Pasifika Awards evening, was Moana Richardson. The C.F. Brown trophy for Contribution to Taha Maori was Jessica Andrew- Robbie. The Top Sportswoman for 2014 was Savarna Asafo-Tavita. The Top Sportsman for 2014 was Trent Thornton. The Carrie Peterson Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Excellence in their chosen sport was Dean Sands. The Waiuku District High School

Sheffield Public Speaking Cupwent to Hamish Jolly. The Waiuku Citizens Cup Award for Best Public Performancewas awarded to Caitlin Browne. The Contribution to Contemporary Music Award went to Joshua Cleland. The Conrad Horne Cup for Excellence in Musicianship and Performance was awarded to Sophie Fraser. The School Council Cup awarded by the Prefects goes to that student who has made a valuable contribution to the life of the school went to Amber Turner. The S.G. Harrison Principal’s Award Trophy is awarded to a student who has overcome a range of obstacles during their journey at school to reach their goals and was awarded to Lacey Keen. The School Council Cup awarded by the Prefects to a Prefect for their Outstanding Effort and Contribution to School Life went to Jodie Robinson. The Waiuku College Staff Trophy

is awarded for Exceptional Endeavour demonstrated by that student during their five years of Secondary schooling at Waiuku College was awarded to Emma Ruiterman. The Aitken Cup is awarded for All-Round Endeavour and the Widest Contribution to the Life of the School. The announcement of the prize to Nicholas Whittaker said: “This person is hard working, well organised, cheerful and is always willing to help out. They were a Peer Support Leader, a House Leader for Kauri House, a Buddy Reader, was on the Ball Committee, a 40 Hour Famine helper and is a Prefect. They were the Student Leader and spokesperson for the Flying Kiwis Scholarship run by Education NZ in Chile earlier this year. This award is going to an exceptional student who has made a huge contribution to the life of the school.” The Waiuku Rotary Cup recognises the student who has given considerable service to the school and

wider community. This is a prize sponsored by the Waiuku Rotary Club and was awarded to Lucy Croft. The announcement for her award said: “This student has been involved in many co-curricular activities and in the wider community. The year has been very busy as they have been heavily committed to many groups within the school – this student has played an integral part in the Prefect team within the academic, cultural and social portfolios. “She is part of the Peer Sexuality Support Programme team, a Peer Support Leader, a Buddy Reader, a World Vision Leader and a Lions Young Ambassador finalist. “Outside of the school, she has served on the Franklin Youth Advisory Board, has been a member of St. John for nine years, received a Service Shield for doing 500 hours volunteer Community Service, was a Regional Representative for the 2014 National competitions and was 2014 District competition Champion Team Leader.”

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New skills for local students Motorsport thrills for the crowds Three Waiuku Primary Schools have recently completed a six-week programme of skills development in the sport of rugby league. The programme is delivered by South Auckland-based T3 Sports and Team, which also teaches other sports including touch and tennis. The programme is designed to bring together the

smaller schools in clusters, allowing them to be trained during lunchtimes for six weeks, concluding with a game between the participating schools. This programme was delivered to Sandspit Road School, View Road School and Waiuku Primary and last week Waiuku Primary and View Road took part in a game at the George Street

grounds. A large focus of the training surrounds healthy lifestyles as well as sports skills, so the youngsters were put through a nutrition programme before taking to the fields to put their skills to the test. Below is some of the action as the young students enjoyed the challenge of what was, for many, a new sport.

The only thing you could hear over the screaming engines at the TR Group V8 festival at Hampton Downs was the noise of breaking bread. For the first time as a stand alone event, both of New Zealand’s premier Touring Car series (NZ Supertourers and NZ V8 Touring Cars) came together to race on the same bill in what is an encouraging sign of solidarity. In a real win for motorsport fans, both categories provided their own unique brand of racing throughout the three day event. Heading the line up was the NZ Supertourers class which boasts some of the rockstars of the sport amongst its ranks - Greg Murphy, Shane Van Gisbergen and this years Bathurst 1000 winner Paul Morris amidst an impressive 24-driver role call of local and international talent. First blood over the weekend was drawn by the championship leading combination of Van Gisbergen and Simon Evans in the first of three races. Starting from pole position in the immaculately prepared Smeg Racing Holden, the pair put in a devastatingly fast drive to shut out the opposition for a flag to flag victory. Greg Murphy and Jack Perkins finished second in the Mike Pero Real Estate entry after completing a lightning pitstop and in the process leap frogging the Hydralink team of Kiwi teen sensation Andre Heimgartner and Paul Morris who had lead them on the circuit. The notable size difference between the two drivers causing headaches when it came to the compulsory driver stops. “We lose five seconds every pit stop,” Morris said. Races two and three were both the identical 60 lap endurance format that threw up a few variables along the way. In race 2 Evans and Van Gisbergen again started from pole position, and after a flawless run from Evans over the first 30 laps they looked on course to crush the opposition again until drama struck.

Tim Gregory reviews the recent TR Group V8 Festival held at Hampton Downs. A slight touch on track bumped open the passenger door early on in ‘SVG’s’ stint, a cruel way to end their charmed run as the crew had two unscheduled stops to tape up the wayward door to avoid further penalties. M3 Motorsport’s Richard Moore and Australian V8 Supercar Driver Tim Slade pounced on their misfortune to record a narrow victory over stable-mates Murphy and Perkins. Heimgartner and Morris ran into early trouble but recored their second podium finish in a row by employing the smart strategy of pitting the car first and getting clear track position during the race. The feature race saw the luck of Smeg Racing return, with Shane Van Gisbergen putting on a master class to go register the teams second victory. “That made up for this morning,” a grinning Van Gisbergen said after winning the final race. “We had to work for that one – I’m pretty excited by it”. The sister cars of Moore/ Slade and Murphy/Perkins again proving fast, reliable and consistent to round out the top three. Second place enough to claim the overall round honours for the weekend for car 10. For Tim Slade in particular, the event win was a welcome result for what has proved to be a tough year for the Supercheap Auto backed driver in the Australian V8 Supercar series. On the other side of the pit complex the NZ V8 Touring Cars were providing many

Name the surf education mascot and be in to win Surf Life Saving New Zealand, along with its principal partner State Insurance, is calling on the public to help name its new Surf Education mascot. A competition, which runs through to November 14, encourages people to offer their naming suggestions, with one lucky winner receiving some great prizes including: • 5,000 Fly Buys bonus points for themselves and a $2,000 cash donation towards a primary school of their choice; • Surf Life Saving New Zealand will provide their chosen school with a free Surf to School session. To enter the competition,

visit www.surflifesaving.org.nz. The winner will be notified and announced on Friday, November 28. Surf Life Saving New Zealand provides surf education courses to primary school children nationwide. Beach Education is a full day programme for school groups where skilled Surf Lifeguards deliver the organisation’s curriculum-based learning of beach and surf safety at the beach. Their Surf to School programme brings qualified and experienced lifeguards to schools to teach kids important water safety and survival skills.

thrills and spills to the fans on the hills and apartments of the circuit. All eyes were on the car of defending champion Nick Ross, who introduced a brand new manufacturer to the championship - the Nissan Altima. With much anticipation Ross gained Nissans first win on New Zealand on the Sunday but only after two wins from fellow TLX (newer generation car) driver Jason Bargwanna who claimed the chequered flags in his Toyota Camry. In the TL segment (older generation cars) Kiwi racing royalty Craig Baird opened his championship with two class wins for Team Kiwi Racing, shading fellow Commodore driver Kevin Williams for overall line honours. Australian based drivers Bargwanna and Baird now lead the two divisions, and another two also dined out in the NZ V8 Ute series with championship leader Kris ‘Killa’ Walton and team mate Mason Barbera, both regular Queensland karters dominating the event that was dedicated to the tragic passing of Ute competitor Peter ‘Rocketman’ Robb who was killed when the helicopter he was flying came aground earlier in the week in Whanganui. Robb was on the entry list and in a nice gesture to their lost friend kept the front row of the grid empty in his honour. Of note for locals was the ground breaking performance of Waiuku driver Cory Holmes. Holmes won the second of three races for the newly formed SsangYong Actyon racing series. With a grid of 28 Utes and a lot of young up and coming drivers, this really underscores the talent Cory possesses and he will be right in title contention throughout the summer rounds. The event also featured several other crowd pleasing classes including the Central Muscle cars, the GTR-NZ championship and the Neapolitan open-wheel category known as Formula Libre. Those categories added both nostalgia and high technology, providing the perfect blend for race fans as the sport looks to create the ultimate blue print for its ongoing rounds. The next event on the calendar is the Fuchs 500 at Pukekohe scheduled for November 29 and 30. The weekend is expected to draw a large crowd and will feature the popular truck racing series which is returning to the famed circuit for the first time in 12 years.

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ACCOUNTING

FOR SALE

ACCOUNTING & Taxation Services - Call Rise Chartered Accountants. Ph: 09 235 7455.

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.

Struggling with your monthly & EOY accounts? We can set you up with an accounting package, monitor and complete your accounts & file Financial Returns or do all with realistic monthly fees. Call Accounting Payroll Solutions: 235 0461. E: petemarg.enterprises@ xtra.co.nz

40 Queen Street, Waiuku Business Hours

Monday to Friday • 8.30am - 5.30pm Sat • 9am - 2pm and Sun • 10am - 2pm

ADULTS ADULT ACCESSORIES Adult toys, massage oil, lubes, Women’s Health & Sexuality Books & lots more available online: www.vibes.co.nz.

BOATING REPAIRS - Dinghy or trailerboats; fibreglass or wooden. All jobs considered. Ph Tony on: 235 3545 or 021 598 662.

CARAVANS LONG TERM - Free local delivery from $60 / week + bond. Ph: 09 232 1814.

CLEANING Vacant houses, windows, offices, carpet shampooing & exterior waterblasting. Plus maintenance. FREE quotes. Ph Allan or Lynette: 09 235 9333 or 027 272 6249.

computers

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Virus Removal, Repairs, Internet, Broadband, PC Sales, Data backup, Tuition

Great ‘In Your Home’ service . .

Jon 235 5300

Mob 021 111 4122 w w w. y o u r p c g u y. c o . n z FOR HIRE

FIREWOOD splitter. Ph: 235 7733 or 021 305 111.

FOR SALE

ALLEY WAY

Kevin & His Team

FULL SHOP - LOTS OF BARGAINS

Double Bed - mattress and base $195 * Dressing table with mirror $95 * White wardrobe $120 * Suitcases for Christmas $20 each * Bed Settee couch $50 * 2x Retro bedroom chairs $120 for both * Red corner couch $250 * Glass china cabinet $350 * Walnut table & 8 chairs $350 * Coffee table $120 Waiuku Delivery - $10

2002 Mazda Premacy 7-seater. 154,000km. Registered to Feb 2015, 12 month WOF. In perfect order, no engine leaks. $5500 o.n.o. Phone 238 7721 Pukekohe.

FREE REMOVAL - Any old scrap metal incl. old batteries, expired gas bottles, old cars, lawn mowers, etc. Ph Martin: 021 128 5953 or 238 3005. Free drop off depot for all your unwanted computers, whiteware, etc. Recycle All Your Stuff Ltd. Unit 1 Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Road, Waiuku. Free pick up in Waiuku. Ph: 235 5769.

Garage Sale George St Kindergarten is holding a Garage Sale on Sat 15th November, at 9 George St. The garage sale will start at 9am. There will be a Sausage Sizzle & Cake Stall, along with many fabulous items for sale.

GARDENING ROSEMARY - I will prune your rosemary bush for you, in return for the produce. Upright as opposed to trailing varieties sought. Ph Martine: 027 475 9580.

HAIR DRESSING THE Cutting Room Hair Salon. 33 Breaker Grove, Waiuku. Ladies cuts from $30, Mens cuts from $25, Colours from $70. Hours: Tues 11-3pm, Wed 9-5pm, Fri 9-til late, Mon & Sat by pre-arranged appts only. Phone Steff: 235 7149.

HEALTH TAI-CHI QIGONG for well being. Church Hall, 43 Queen Street, Pukekohe. Thursdays, 1.15pm - $5; 5.30pm - $8, 7pm - $8. Teaching, practice, green tea. No booking required, just turn up.

homekill

HOMEKILL 0800 843 863

Whole Beef: • $1.30 / KG • $90 slaughter Lamb processing: • $50

31/3 BOWEN ST, WAIUKU

PHONE: 09 235 9307 •

FAX: 09 237 0054

EMAIL: pharmacy@waiuku.amcal.co.nz

Ph: 235 7715

FIREWOOD - Bargain. 4m Hotmix $300 Del. 2m $170 Del. Also Mac & Gum available. Ph/txt: 021 744 970 or 235 0065. Also tree felling & removal.

LAWNMOWING TOPCUT LAWNMOWING - Reliable, clean & tidy job. Experienced operator. Ph Fred 09 235 5280, 021 902 552.

LAWNMOWING GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gardening, garden clearance, hedges. clean, tidy and reliable. Ph Brett 021 0211 7777 or 09 232 1276. LAWNMOWING/ Garden maintenance. Jim’s Mowing for quality work from reliable, fully insured and police checked operators. Call: 0800 4 546 546 for a free quote.

Massage Fluffy Ducks Pampering. Relaxation Massage, Reflexology, Reiki (Registered Practitioner) Sue Vlug. Ph: 09 235 2256. Email: kangal@ps.gen.nz

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. Happy Tails Dog Grooming in Waiuku. All breeds welcome at competitive prices. Call Ashley: 235 9581 or: 0212 484 111. PETS ON SITE – Pet feeding in your own home. Reasonable rates apply by trustworthy female who adores animals. Phone for a meet & greet, and to discuss initial consultation & feeding times. 021 988 412.

PICTURE FRAMING The Framing Shed. Quality custom picture framing. 31 Victoria Ave, Waiuku. Tues - Fri 9 - 5 or by appointment. Ph Allie: 235 0939 / 027 253 4577.

Franklin Local Board Meeting A meeting of the Franklin Local Board will be held at 9.30am on Tuesday 25 November 2014 at the Local Board Chambers, Pukekohe Service Centre, 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe. Find out more: ph 09 301 0101 or visit aucklandcouncil. govt.nz

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public notices

SERVICES Bookkeeping Services offered. Both on & off site, all aspects considered.

Michael Fearon B Comm

0800 123 1633 021 123 1633.

fearonmj88@gmail.com READINGS - Clairvoyant. Ph: Eunice Attwood on 235 0022. www.euniceattwood.webs.com Freeview - Antennas, installations and set up. Phone Mike & Mike: 235 7059 m o r n in g s. Registered Servicemen. Deceased Estate House clearances and cleaning. Ph. 027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.

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WAIUKU GOLF AND SQUASH CLUB

GARLANDS

OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Upstairs from $110 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. WAREHOUSE SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Small, Med & Lge. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. WORKSHOP SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

TUITION Drumming Lessons Full set up in Waiuku, no need to have a kit. Beginners to intermediate, theory, rhythm & grooves. Ph: Paul on 021 145 4478. DRUM LESSONS available in Waiuku from professional drum tutor with academic qualifications. See www.chrisdawson.co.nz for details. Phone Chris: 021 624 839.

WANTED TREES WANTED - Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph/txt Chris: 021 744 970 or 235 0065. STANDING Grass. Ph: 027 464 8437. to buy - Good quality used furniture, collectibles, bric a brac, also house lots. Ph.027 277 5026 for a free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.

Window Cleaning Residential and commercial. Professional Service. Competitive prices, free quotes. Book now for Christmas. Ph: Colin 027 965 2094.

Beautiful Flowers lovingly made to your personal requirements.

Call in & see us!

RAYD

2/31 Bowen Street, Waiuku Phone 235 0643 or 021 998 897

Rugby And Youth Development

A .G. M - VENUE CHANGE To be held 13th November 2014, 7pm at

WAIUKU THEATRE PRESENTS

Downstairs at Barb’s Bar

Interested persons are welcome to attend. A. DAWSON B. PALMER Secretary Chairperson Ph. 0275988811 Ph. 021421840

BIRTHDAY

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All our love and best wishes for the future - Dad, Mom, Sherri, Becky, Josh xxx

for sale

Backstage Theatre Victoria Ave, Waiuku

6th – 22 November (Thurs, Fri, Sat)

Tickets: www.eventfinder.co.nz or ph enquiries: 021 162 8110

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 8.5% return possible

Entry Level Commercial Investment Queen St, Waiuku

Temporary road closure

New 6+4 lease returning $18k P.A. Nett From well established tenant

Kemp Rd, Awhitu shall be closed from 8am until 8pm on Saturday 29 November for the Kemp Road Hill Climb.

PHONE: 021 960 824

SUDOKU

This closure applies to all except authorised and emergency vehicles. For further information please contact Auckland How to Transport on solve 09 355 3553.

in memoriam HARD

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Flowers & Gifts

A.G.M

December 9th 2014 at 7.00pm in Club House - 1 RACECOURSE ROAD, WAIUKU Any notice of motions must be in writing to the Secretary Manager 21 days prior to the AGM. All welcome Greg Cowie, Secretary Manager

OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Downstairs from $90 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

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Applicants must hold a current LCQ & General Managers Cert. have great customer focus, be friendly & honest and able to work within a team. Please contact Barb with your CV on: 021 605 887 or Email: info@barbsbar.co.nz

thank you

Calf Club Day The Aka Aka School PTA would like to express our sincere thanks to the following sponsors who helped make our 2014 Calf Club so successful. Auckland Zoo; Aurora Law; Arend Smilde; ASB Bank; ANZ Bank; Boneyard Surf; Bakers Shoes & More; BellBooth; Balle Bros; Cindy Mattson – Avon; Counties Custom Killing; Counties Power; Counties Manukau Rugby Union; Café Karma; Dean Sands; Easiyo Products; ENZED Pukekohe; Fulton Swim School; Farmlands Pukekohe; Franklin Foods; FMG Pukekohe; Goodness Grocer; Glenbrook Vintage Railway; Hulky; Jump!; Kitchener Vegies; Knight and Dickey; Kelly Tarltons; The Kentish; McDonalds Pukekohe; MOTAT; Miranda Hot Springs; Megazone Laser Tag; Mitre 10 Mega Pukekohe; Mitre 10 Waiuku; NZ Steel; Nestle; NZ Tangible Media; Pascoes Pukekohe; Pak n Sav; Nestle Purina Petfoods; Pukekohe Waiuku Vets; Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club; Pukekohe Travel; Rabobank; RD1; Stardrome Observatory; The Wild Olive; Patumahoe Village Bar & Kitchen; Tuakau Hotel; Waiuku Dental; Warehouse Pukekohe; United Video Waiuku;

Thanks also to everyone who has supported our fundraising ventures for 2014.

Thank you for supporting Aka Aka School.

Otaua School Calf Club We would like to acknowledge the generosity of all our sponsors: Our Major Sponsor

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Agrisea NZ Ltd * LIVESTOCK NZ (Livestock NZ - Brad Devlin) * ANZ Bank * McCabe Photography * ASB * McDonalds Pukekohe * Auckland City Oaks Hotel * Miranda Hot Pools * Auckland Zoo * Mitre 10 Waiuku * Bakers Delight * Modern Coatings * Baker’s Shoes & More * MOTAT * Ballance * Murdoch Contracting * Beauty Spot * New World Waiuku * Café Karma * Nick’s Café * Cloutmans Mining & Dredging Ltd * NZ Steel Ltd * Counties Caravans * Otaua Motors * Counties Cleaning Supplies * Paasha * Counties Custom Killing * Pak’n’Save Pukekohe * Counties Power * Paradise Valley * Dairy NZ * Parakai Springs * David Hull & Family * Pascoes the Jewellers * DB Short Builders * PGG Wrightson Pukekohe * Drill Force * Pukekohe/Waiuku Veterinary Centre * Deed Printing * RAD Electrical Ltd * Erikson Engineering * RD1 Waiuku * Fibre Fresh * Silver Fern Farms * FMG * Skyline Rotorua * Franklin Veterinary Services * South Auckland Motors * Fulton Swim School * Takanini Feeds * Funky Headz * Tenpin Bowling * Glenbrook Vintage Railway * The Naylor Family * Hair Kraft * The Roberts Family * Hartmann House Waiuku * The Warehouse * Johnson Family * The Tractor Centre * Jo MacEwan Tupperware * Tuakau Hotel/Tavern * World Organic with Keely Muir * Waiuku Dental * Kitchen Dynamics Ltd * Waiuku Ngatea Milking Machines * Kitchener Veges * Westpac * Knight & Dickey Ltd * Wild Olive Thanks to all the families and their friends who supported this event

WANTED

Waiuku Colony Cat Rescue In desperate need of donations of catfood - tins & biscuits wanted. Please drop @ Franklin Vets Any Enquiries ph: 235 2662

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Your A-Z of Trades & Services

BUILDERS

JOHNO BUILDERS • General Maintenance • Renovations • Building Reports • Bathroom & Kitchens

Ph 09 235 8693 • 0274 912 016

The glazier is the ace of squares! It is certainly a burden if you see your glass windows needing replacement or repair. Much worse if you have nobody to turn to in this dire need. Glaziers install or replace glass or mirrors in commercial or residential buildings, vehicles or boats. They may also create decorative glass features. With the help of a manual glass cutter or computer assisted, they can cut, adjust and replace window panes in buildings, glass partitions, glass panes, etc. This

GLASS

MAINTENANCE

Caravan Hire

• Accommodation needs • Portable ensuites • Ideal extra bedroom

Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen

235 3500

Mobile 021 533 585

maintenance

all about Your local company for all glass repairs and supplies

6 COURT STREET WAIUKU (Opposite Police Station)

Mobile free 0800 226 884

CLEANING

235 2572

Home & Office Cleaning

LAnd surveyors

• FREE QUOTES • •Regular & One off cleans •Spring cleans •Windows & Ceilings •Commercial & Domestic•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator

238 7701

CONCRETE

ACTUAL CONCRETE For all your concrete requirements Phone John 021 501 438

PUMPS

POWELL'S PROPERTY

CARAVANS

Counties Caravan Rentals

also includes the assembly of prefabricated pieces of glass, the installation of mirrors and of glass products applied to walls, to ceilings or to the exterior of buildings. Glaziers are also skilful in staining glass, creating patterns with a sand blaster and installing skylights and stained-glass windows. They also repair and take care of the maintenance of residential windows, aluminum doors in businesses and other structures used to hold glass.

Madsen Lawrie Consultants

LAND SURVEYORS 14 Hall Street, Pukekohe Ph 09 Fax 09 238 2448

238 6369

Call Mike: 235 2050 / 027 459 4148

Fences, decks, refurbishments, waterblasting, painting, wallpapering, project management

You name it, and I most likely do it! PAINTing

PAINTING ROOFS & EXTERIOR

S U P P L I E S

For all your water requirements call and see Kevin & Jo Gubb ph 09 235 8268 14 Constable Road, Waiuku

PUMPS

Textured Ceilings - SPECIALISED COATINGS Hard wearing coatings for most surfaces. Terraces, Garage floors, Block walls etc. Epoxy coatings - Airless Spraying, Roofs Painted

Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412

Franklin Water Ltd

Water Tank Cleaning Pumps and Filters

Email office@madsen-lawrie.co.nz www.madsen-lawrie.co.nz For free consultation contact David Lawrie or Dan Madsen

Laundry

PUMP & WELL SERVICES PLUMBING - DRAINAGE - CONCRETE

PAINTing

Len Gore

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SEPTIC TANKS

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electrical

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electronics Wa i u k u

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