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Panto a Dunne deal Brother and sister Ben and Mikayla Dunne were two of the stars of the show as the Waiuku Theatre Group concluded its successful pantomime shows last week.

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Orua Bay to launch 125km charity event The normally sedate Awhitu community of Orua Bay is set to play host to the first leg of a 24-hour charity event which will see up to 250 people working as teams to walk a 125km circuit of the Manukau Harbour. Auckland’s first and only 24-hour charity walk, the Hubbards Head 2 Head, begins in early November in support of local community projects. In contrast to similar charity walks, the Hubbards Head 2 Head has been created to enable local people to help those in their own communities fulfil projects that will enrich the lives of young residents in Auckland, with a philosophy of ‘neighbours helping neighbours’. All funds raised through Hubbards Head 2 Head are used to support a range of organisations in need across the Auckland region – from primary school projects to hospital foundations and community initiatives. The five legs (25km each) of the walk will each be tackled by one member from teams of five in a relay format, kicking off in Orua Bay atop the Awhitu Peninsula on the south side of the Manukau Heads and finishing 24 hours and 125km later at Huia in the Waitakere Ranges. Paul Dickson, founder of Hubbards Head 2 Head Walk says the event provides a valuable opportunity for people from across Auckland to do their bit and take part in a challenge that is giving back where it matters most – in their own backyard. “Hubbards Head 2 Head is a big walk making a big difference. The impact just 24 hours of effort can have on the lives of people in your neighbourhood, your local hospital or school is truly immeasurable.” “We’re delighted to have Hubbards on board as our principal sponsor, a local organisation who are equally dedicated to making a difference in our community.” Hubbards Head 2 Head Walk takes place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November 2014. Registrations for the Hubbards Head 2 Head Walk are now open and numbers are limited so anyone interested is urged to get online to the wesbite www.head2headwalk.com and get their teams together in readiness for November.

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Whether it is the spectre of Kim Dotcom behind the scenes searching for any publicity at all, or whether it is the coalition of the disaffected that has been cobbled together with the Internet Mana party, the last week has seen some new lows in New Zealand politics. Scenes of apparently intoxicated young people chanting offensive slogans and burning effigies have been preceeded in recent weeks with anti-Israel demonstrations, flag-burning and anti-American protests. Internet Mana appears to be the common thread running through a wave of abuse and an undercurrent of violence. In some ways it was to be expected. Kim Dotcom set his barrow out to destroy the government. His goal appears to create enough discontent to bring together enough ‘protest’ votes to change the current government and, one assumes, have enough say in a left-leaning coalition to further his own personal interests. His money has allowed him to buy a political party, but it is a party of division. It’s a coalition that brings together some of the most polarising figures on the New Zealand political landscape, individuals who at first glance would appear to have little in common. Radicalism and protest is their common ground, which means to increase their party vote they need to appeal more and more to the radical elements of our society. So don’t expect there to be a reduction in the videos of protest, the swastikas painted on National Party billboards or the hate-mongering rallies. Division and discontent is their goal. It might be politics, but it’s ugly, and, I suspect, it’s just the beginning.

Supercity regardless, we are still Franklin I was interested to read Chris Baber’s letter in last weeks’ Post but I think that many do feel frustrated by how we appear to be considered by Auckland Council (or un–considered) and just don’t know what to do about it. One of the reasons that I, and my business partner, took back our regional website, was to try and keep Franklin ‘alive’ as a part of the Supercity – and also to showcase the fact that we have a huge amount of significance and things to offer as Franklin – (where Auckland meets the Waikato”)! We have felt very strongly about keeping Franklin as Franklin, even though politically we ARE now part of Auckland (and we still consider the North Waikato area to be ‘ours’). We have historically been known as Franklin way back in the early days “Under the Manukau and Franklin Counties Act 1911, Manukau County was split into Manukau and Franklin counties, both being formally constituted on 1 April 1912. Franklin County took its name after the existing Parliamentary electorate of Franklin. This had evidently been named in honour of Lady Jane Franklin, the wife of Sir John Franklin, the Arctic explorer. Lady Franklin had visited Robert Maunsell’s mission station at the Waikato Heads in 1841. The first Franklin county elections were held on 22 June 1912, and the newly elected council met for the first time in the Pukekohe Masonic Hall on 4 July 1912. The first county chairman was a Mr W.C. Motion. And prior to that; On 1 November 1876 the Counties Act constituted a total of 63 counties throughout New Zealand. One of these was Manukau County, which stretched from the Otahuhu portage to the Waikato River. Manukau County was divided into seven electoral districts, Otahuhu, Howick, Papakura, Maungatawhiri, Pukekohe Waiuku and Awhitu, and elections were held on 22 November 1876. However, the new county council met only twice before it decided

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against adopting the crucial third schedule of the Counties Act, thus effectively dissolving itself. For the next forty years, therefore, the myriad of highway boards in the area were responsible for the administration of their respective areas. (They were known as road boards from 1883 onwards.) Over the years there were a number of minor boundary or name changes, for instance, Opaheke North Road District was created from part of the Hunua district in 1886, and was later renamed Drury Road District. In the meantime the towns were growing. The highway or road district form of government was inadequate to govern urban areas. In 1882 Papakura became a town district. It was the first town district formed in South Auckland. The next was Pukekohe, on 10 June 1905. At a business breakfast the other morning, which was quite interesting – the speaker (being Councils chief Economist), mentioned that according to statistics, the big cities are the ones that are growing. This in effect, means that more jobs are being created (let’s hope so) in urban areas. At present apparently, there is one additional person every 22 minutes that comes into Auckland and the population here is ‘ageing more slowly than the rest of NZ’ as well as less people leaving at the present time. I totally agree that there should be no “onefor-all” rating system and many businesses do choose to be in the Auckland CBD due to the competitive nature and opportunites that can be achieved in the Auckland CBD, but Franklin sure does have a huge amount to offer and this needs to be addressed, without rating us off the map. Auckland as a Supercity is a hugely diverse area and we all need to be able to have a voice in where and how we live, work and play. Kay Rodgers Franklin Country Ltd

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quote I came across the other day and it goes like this; “If all the sleeping folks will wake up, and all the lukewarm folks will fire up, and all the disgruntled folks will sweeten up, and all the discouraged folks will cheer up, and all the depressed folks will look up, and all the estranged folks will make up, and all the gossiping folks will shut up, and all the dry bones will

shake up, and all the true soldiers will stand up, and all the church members will pray up, and if the Saviour of all will be lifted up . . . then we can have the greatest renewal this world has ever known.” --Richard Cardinal Cushing Now for the inward look at the soul, do you, do I, need to sort out a few things with our Jesus? Let us attend to it right now.

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Info day for Pokeno village market square Pokeno’s growing community will have an opportunity to provide feedback on proposed plans for the village Market Square at this month’s Waikato District Council information day in the Pokeno Hall. The proposed Market Square was originally discussed as part of the village’s longterm growth strategy to meet the needs of a growing community. Council is now ready to present their preferred option

for the new village square and will host an open day on Saturday, August 30, between 10am and 2pm. Residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions or feedback on the proposed designs which will be presented to Council for adoption later in the year. Other information will also be available on Phase 2 of the new wastewater system including a proposed timeline and payment options to connect.

Still time for Bride of the Year entries This year sees the 45th year for the glitz and glamour of the Franklin Bride of the Year event, and there is still time for brides married over the past 12 months to get their entries in and be in to win some amazing prizes. This year the show will be held at the Pukekohe Town Hall on Friday, September 19 from 7.30pm. The evening will include a large auction during the event, and one of the special guests on the night will be the inaugural winner. Brides who have married between 2 November 2013 right up until the day before the show can enter. Organisers say they would like to invite brides from the Frank-

lin area, who want to wear their stunning dresses again to join them and support what is always a great event. There are many different categories and some great prizes up for grabs on the night and the winner will receive a trip for two to Rarotonga. Funds raised will be donated to Karioitahi Surf Life Rescue and Bellyful. Tickets can be purchased from Designer Flowers in Pukekohe, or at the door on the night. If you would like to offer sponsorship, the organisers Heather and Nicky will accept “anything from a bag of coal to a farm gate!” For more information contact Heather or Nicky on 09 238 2235.

Concerns over safety of rail passengers An action plan, developed by Auckland Transport, has been introduced to improve platform security and deal with anti-social and disorderly behaviour observed on station platforms before patrons board trains. CCTV is already installed at every train station and 13 key train stations across the network now have guards on plat-

forms. But Len Brown says more needs to be done. Auckland Transport will implement a number of additional initiatives over coming months. In the short-term, platform guards will be given specialised training on how to manage security issues. CCTV coverage on platforms and trains will be increased

Homicide probe after Pukekohe baby death Counties Manukau Detectives have commenced a homicide investigation in relation to the death of a 5 month old baby girl who died on Thursday 7 August in Pukekohe. A post mortem examination that was conducted on Friday revealed that the baby girl suffered a fractured skull and broken leg. Detective Inspector Dave Lynch says that Police have arrested and charged a 24 year old man with murder. He was scheduled to appear in the Manukau District Court on Saturday morning. Police say the arrested man is known to the victim. The matter is now before the courts and Police would not make any further comment.

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Young talent wanted on Sunday Organisers are hoping a change of venue for this year’s Waiuku Junior X-factor talent quest will not affect entry numbers for this Sunday’s event. The Waiuku Country Music Club is again sponsoring the competition, which is open to all children under the age of 19, and which this year is to be held at the Waiuku Primary School Hall in George Street. The X-factor event has traditionally been held at the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club, but the change of venue offers a new look to the competition, which offers cash prizes for first, second and third. There are seven categories, junior and senior vocal, junior and senior instrumental, vocal groups,

instrumental groups (two or more) and dance. The Country Music Club band is available for backing music, although backing tapes or CDs are also accepted. As well as the cash prizes, there are also trophies for the winners of the vocal and instrumental solo sections.

Lions offer overseas trip

The Waiuku Lions Club are offering a youth exchange trip to Australia to a lucky young adult. There are Lions Clubs all over the world and together they have created an exchange programme for young people aged between the ages of 17 to 21. This is a cultural exchange where young people are homehosted (participants do not attend school while in their host country). After the passing of Clive Baldwin, one of Waiuku Lions Club’s members who was dedicated to youth, the

club and Clive’s family have set up the Clive Baldwin Memorial which will offer a Youth Exchange to Australia for one applicant every year (usually this would cost the participant $1,500). The period of the exchange is five weeks during December and January. Applications are now being accepted for people aged 17 - 21 who would like to go on exchange to stay with a host family in New South Wales, Queensland or Victoria in December 2014/January 2015 for five weeks. “Being on exchange is not

As we conclude our season, Waiuku Rugby thanks all those who sponsored the club in 2014. We take great pride in the backing we receive from our local community, and it is through your generous support that we are able to keep Waiuku Rugby strong in the region. We look forward to working with you in the future, as we prepare to challenge for the titles in 2015. Once again, thank you, one and all. Agrowquip NZ Alan Norton Builder Alan Wilson Plumbing Bakers Shoes & More Balance Barbs Bar & Diner Barcon Security Barriball Farms Brian James Contracting Carl Marriner Transport Ltd Carmelglen Ayreshires Chitty Lawnmowing Cloutmans Colin Saunderson Counties Garden Bags Counties Ready Mix Counties Marine Counties Sandblasting Services Country Foods Ltrd Cropdusters D & T Builders D B Short Builders D Build Ltd Daniel Overton & Goulding Designmax Ebbetts Pukekohe Ecolab Pukekohe Edgewater Rentals Egan Bricklayers F & M Misa Formstress Precast Franklin Longrun

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The entry with the highest score will win $100 plus a trophy, a prize donated by Maureen and Winston Walters. Registration opens on Sunday from 12 noon to 12.45pm and the competition commences at 1pm. There are plenty of prizes on offer including overall runner-up, hardest trier, youngest boy and girl, door prize and spot prizes. The school with the most entries will take away the annual challenge trophy to keep for the year. Last year’s winner was Waiuku Primary School, so this year they will be defending their title on home ground in their own hall. Organisers say the event is a great day out and they encourage families to attend on Sunday afternoon.

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like being at home, participants will need to be able to adjust to a different family situation in a foreign environment which can be hard, but is also a hugely rewarding experience,” one of the organisers said. For further information, contact Grant Thompson on 235 2807 or Allan Standing on 235 6067, or message us the Lions on their Facebook page. Programme information and application forms are also available at www. youth2travel.co.nz. Cut-off date for applications to be received is August 29.

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Daffodil Day town market Home bakers who wish to support this year’s Daffodil Day market in Waiuku’s town square still have a couple of weeks to dig out their favourite recipe. Waiuku’s town square will play host to a Daffodil Day Market on Friday, August 29, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Society’s annual appeal. Long supported by the ANZ Bank, the market, which will run from 9am to 2pm, will feature cakes, preserves, local produce, fudge and other sweet treats, as well as a barbecue and Daffodil Day promotional items. Organisers have arranged for musical entertainment during the market and there will be a variety of raffles. Hamper raffles and other items are available at the Waiuku ANZ until the week before the market, when they will be on display at New World. People with home baking can donate it for the stalls by dropping their tasty creations into the Waiuku ANZ branch on Thursday, August 28.

Pukekohe book group launched A semi-retired Pukekohe woman is setting up a book group to help migrants enjoy the New Zealand way of life. With the help of nationwide not-for-profit organisation the Book Discussion Scheme (BDS), Pukekohe resident Virginia Warren is forming the book group as a way to encourage migrants and ‘new Kiwis’. The group will give them the opportunity to practise their English and learn more about life in New Zealand. “I’ve lived in Kenya, Britain, Zimbabwe, Germany, Jamaica and other countries; I know about the difficulties of trying to settle into a new country,” says Virginia, a retired nurse who is now a macadamia nut grower and volunteers for a range of charitable organisations. She has been a member of a BDS book group for a number of years and has set up three book groups in Pukekohe during her time in the district. Men and women who want to improve their English are welcome to join the new book group. Each month they will have the opportunity to borrow and read a short book. They will then get together as a group to talk in English, about the book and life in general. “The idea is to provide a fun, informal way for people to talk and share their different experiences,” says Vir-

ginia. Books and discussion notes will be provided on loan by the Scheme. Mem-

bership costs $1.50 a month. Virginia is also looking for someone who speaks English as their first language to help her in this new venture. People interested in joining or knowing more about the book group can get in touch with Virginia by email vvwarren@ps.gen.nz or contact the Book Discussion Scheme. Book Discussion Scheme is a non-profit organisation that loans books to more than 1100 book clubs throughout New Zealand. Details are on www. bds.org.nz

Left: Virginia Warren is setting up a book group for migrants, to help them settle into life in NZ.

Free youth training Local 16-19-year-olds are invited to enrol in a free training programme offering national qualifications and hosted at the Waiuku Hamilton Estate Community Centre, in Hamilton Drive. Programmes offered include the National Certificate in Employment, NCEA Vocational Pathway course, as well as certificates in computing, business administration and hospitality. Organisers say the training provides opportunities for school leavers and individuals of all ages to gain the skills which will assist them into the workforce. Programmes range from Level 1 to Level 6. Delivered by Target Education, the courses are individualised, and a learner licence can be achieved through the programme as well. People interested in the programmes can contact the centre, which is holding enrolment days today (Tuesday) and tomorrow at Hamilton Drive, or for further information on upcoming courses, contact Target Education on 0800 224 336.

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SHALL IT BE GRACE OR SIN? reign of grace it is just as easy to do right, as under the reign of sin it is easy to do wrong. This must be so; for if there is not more power in grace than there is in sin, then there can be no salvation from sin. But there is salvation from sin; this no one who believes Christianity can deny. Yet salvation from sin certainly depends upon there being more power in grace than there is in sin. Then, there being more power in grace than there is in sin, it cannot possibly be otherwise than that wherever the power of grace can have control, it will be just as easy to do right as without this it is easy to do wrong. No man ever yet naturally found it difficult to do wrong. His great difficulty has always been to do right. But this is because man naturally is enslaved to a power - the power of sin - that is absolute in its reign. And so long as that power has sway, it is not only difficult but impossible to do the good that he knows and that he would. But let a mightier power than that have sway; then is it not plain enough that it will be just as easy to serve the will of the mightier power, when it reigns, as it was to serve the will of the other power when it reigned? But grace is not simply more powerful than is sin. If this were indeed all, even then there would be fulness of hope and good cheer to every sinner in the world. But this, good as it would be, is not all; it is not nearly all. There is much more power in grace than there is in sin. For “where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.” And just as much more power in grace than there is in sin, just so much more hope and good cheer there are for every sinner in the world.

How much more power, then, is there in grace than there is in sin? Let me think a moment. Let me ask myself a question or two. Whence comes grace? - From God, to be sure. “Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” Whence comes sin? – From the devil, of course. Sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. Well, then, how much more power is there in grace than there is in sin? It is as plain as A B C that there is just as much more power in grace than there is in sin, as there is more power in God than there is in the devil. It is therefore also perfectly plain that the reign of grace is the reign of God; and that the reign of sin is the reign of Satan. And is it not therefore perfectly plain also, that it is just as easy to serve God by the power of God as it is to serve Satan with the power of Satan? Where the difficulty comes in, in all this, is that so many people try to serve God with the power of Satan. But that can never be done. “Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt.” Men cannot gather grapes of thorns, nor figs of thistles. The tree must be made good, root and branch. It must be made new. “Ye must be born again.” “In Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.” Let no one ever attempt to serve God with anything but the present, living power of God, that makes him a new creature; with nothing but the much more abundant grace that condemns sin in the flesh, and reigns through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. Then the service of God will indeed be in “newness of life;”then it will be found that his yoke is indeed “easy” and his burden “light;”then his service will be found indeed to be with “joy unspeakable and full of glory.”

But why? he was just as human as we are. He took flesh and blood the same as ours. “The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” And the kind of flesh that he was made in this world, was precisely such as was in this world. “In all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren.” “In all things”! It does not say, In all things but one. There is no exception. He was made in all things like as we are. He was of himself as weak as we are; for he said, “I can of mine own self do nothing.” Why, then, being in all things like as we are, did he find it always easy to do right? - Because he never trusted to himself, but his trust was always in God alone. All his dependence was upon the grace of God. He always sought to serve God, only with the power of God. And therefore the Father dwelt in him, and did the works of righteousness. Therefore it was always easy for him to do right. But as he is, so are we in this world. He has left us an example, that we should follow his steps. “It is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure,” as well as in him. All power in heaven and in earth is given unto him; and he desires that you may be strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power. “In him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily;” and he strengthens you with might by his Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your heart by faith, that you may be “filled with all the fulness of God.” True, Christ partook of the divine nature, and so do you if you are a child of promise, and not of the flesh; for by the promises ye are partakers of the divine nature. There was nothing given to him in this world, and he had nothing in this world, that is not freely given to you, or that you may not have. All this is in order that you may walk in newness of life; that henceforth you may not serve sin; that you may be the servant of righteousness only; that you may be freed from sin; that sin may not have dominion over you; that you may glorify God on the earth; and that you may be like Jesus. And therefore “unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.... Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.” And I “beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.”

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Can every believer have grace enough to keep him free from sinning? ? Yes. Indeed, everybody in the world can have enough to keep him from Sinning. Enough is given; and it is given for this purpose. If any one does not have it, it is not because enough has not been given; but because he does not take that which has been given. For “unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” Eph. 4:7. The measure of the gift of Christ is himself wholly, and that is the measure of “all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” To the fulness of the Godhead there is, indeed, no measure; it is boundless, it is simply the infinity of God. Yet that is the only measure of the grace that is given to every one of us. The boundless measure of the fullness of the Godhead is the only thing that can express the proportion of grace that is given to everyone who is in this world. For where “sin abounded, grace did much more abound.” This grace is given in order that “as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord,” and in order that sin shall not have dominion over you, because you are under grace. By A T Jones

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Chance to speak on coming trading bylaws Franklin business owners concerned about a new raft of charges from Auckland Council over outdoor dining and mobile food vendors have a chance to comment on the proposals. Auckland

Council and Auckland Transport are seeking feedback on draft bylaws aimed at managing trading activities and events in public places. The new bylaws will replace the 10 different sets of

rules inherited from Auckland’s previous councils that related to trading and events in public places, including in parks, beaches and roads. Council says activities covered by these bylaws

Local food bank initiative launched With The Salvation Army predicting food banks will see a significant increase in demand for food parcels over the coming weeks, the ‘Can Do’ initiative by three credit unions in the NZCU Group couldn’t be more timely. Throughout August, NZCU Auckland, NZCU Steelsands and NZCU Employees will be encouraging its members and the wider community to donate much needed cans of food for their local food bank. Major Pamela Waugh, The Salvation Army’s Secretary for Social Services, says the support of organisations such as NZCU to facilitate food fund raising drives to restock food banks through the winter periods makes a significant difference to helping families in need. The Can Do can drive will take place from 1 – 31 August

in all of NZCU Auckland’s branches. In the local area, people who want to help can drop cans into any NZCU

Branch, NZ Steel Ltd cafeteria or NZCU Steelsands office, or at Action Office Products Waiuku.

Above; staff at Waiuku’s Action Office products depot with the NZCU collection bins to assist the Salvation Army food banks.

are: markets and stalls, mobile shops, outdoor dining, fundraising (including the soliciting or collection of subscriptions), offering of commercial services, distribution of promotional material or goods, outdoor display of goods, street performers and pavement artists, filming and events. The wide-ranging proposals have been criticised for creating a regulatory nightmare but the chair of the council’s Regulatory and Bylaws Committee, Cr Calum Penrose says the new bylaws will “support the vibrancy and enjoyment that comes with street trading and events in public places “That includes ensuring footpaths are kept uncluttered so there is plenty of space for pedestrians and those with limited mobility to safely navigate.” Under the draft bylaws some forms of trading will require approval from the council before it can occur, including outdoor dining areas, running markets and stalls, operating a mobile shop or fund raising in a public place. Submissions on the proposed bylaw close on Thursday, September 4.

Sold-out event boosts cancer support group Following their sold out Pink Ribbon event in June, the Waiuku Lions Club recently presented the Franklin Breast Cancer Support Group with the $1,630 raised at the event. Representatives from the Support Group attended the Lions’ dinner meeting to receive the cheque and Donna Burcham (Group Coordinator) spoke to the club about how the funds are used. The Franklin Breast Cancer Support Group rely totally on the community support they receive to provide much needed support to their members all over the Franklin district such as; flowers and nightwear to women in hospital, family outings, temporary preschool fees, dedication seats (such as the one outside the Waiuku Library), trees planted in memory of those who

have lost lives, home help and many other services that mean so much to the families involved. The annual champagne breakfast was sold out, where over 80 ladies adorned in pink were greeted at the pink-themed Lions Station by men in pink bow ties. Guests were offered champagne and Danish tarts for starters and chose from a menu of scrambled eggs with salmon, liver and bacon in red wine sauce, corn cakes with Chorizo and tomato salsa or French bread with banana and maple syrup. The Waiuku Lions thanked the guest speaker, Glenda Hagenson from the Backstage Theatre, as well as the many local businesses and individuals for the wide range of gifts that were able to be given away as part of

the Lucky Seat Prize draw and spot prizes. “Special mention must also be made of Derrel Ferregal and Sue Hull (Franklin Breast Cancer Support Group) for their efforts in selling tickets and donating prizes as well as of the lads from the College Claybird Shooting team who

were great sports and waited on the ladies in their pink bow ties,” an organiser said. Pictured below: Franklin Breast Cancer Support representatives - From Left: Derrel Ferregel (Waiuku Contact) Karyn Kingham (Secretary) and Donna Burcham (Co-ordinator).

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Their competitions may be coming to an end, but there was no let-up in intensity for Waiuku’s young soccer players (in blue) on a sunny and crisp winter’s day on Saturday at Massey Park.

Youngsters from Pukekohe’s Flying Turtles Pre-School enjoyed a trip to Waiuku on Friday to watch the Waiuku Theatre Group’s pantomime Puss in Boots. The pre-schoolers had the chance to mix and mingle with cast members following the performance, which played to great crowds of local school children through the week before two public shows on Saturday afternoon and evening.

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Waiuku’s United Video held a colouring competition in the last school holidays for children to colour characters from the Lego Movie. The animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average Lego minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared. The winners, who each received prize packs were, clockwise from top left: Beau Turoa – 5 years, Blake Short – 8 years, Kayley Matheson – 9 years and Carmen Burrell – 10 years.

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Alcohol, gambling views sought in Tuakau A public meeting on Wednesday, August 27, at the Tuakau War Memorial Hall is part of a series of meeting as Waikato District Council seeks views from the community on alcohol licensing and gambling to help draft two new policies. As part of developing new policies a series of public meetings are being held throughout August and Council encourages everyone with an interest to attend. The Wednesday evening meet-

ing in Tuakau commences at 5.30pm. The first policy is the Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) which deals with the licensing of premises to sell alcohol. This includes on-licensed premises (such as cafes, bars and taverns) and off-licensed premises (such as bottle stores and supermarkets) and speciallicences (special events). The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act passed in 2012 allows for councils to develop a LAP for its territorial area,

Daniel wins trip selection Daniel Gericke, from Waiuku, (pictured at right), has been chosen to represent the group ‘Franklin Says Thanks’ on a 10 day voyage on The Spirit of Adventure. The trip was offered by a group of local businesses. Daniel was picked from a shortlist of four keen young locals, and organiser Geoff Dickey says: “We wish to also thank those who took the time to apply, it was a very hard decision to pick only one, as most were also worthy of a great trip. “Have fun Daniel and I’m sure you will benefit from the trip. “Also thanks again for the businesses involved in making this special trip happen, La Red Berry Café, Wired Auto Electrical, Lavalla Functions and Event centre, The Locksmiths, Firewatch Counties, Dent Magician, Just Great Cars, and the Coffee 2 Go Kart.”

giving the community a chance to have a say in the licensing process. The location, number and opening hours of places which sell alcohol are covered. Once a LAP is in place, the local District Licensing Committee and the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority must have regard to the LAP when making decisions on licence applications. The second policy is a review of Council’s existing gambling policies which cover the former Franklin district area and the original Waikato district area. The review will result in one policy with a consistent district wide approach. The policy covers how many gambling venues and pokie machines should be allowed and where they should be located. General Manager Customer Support Sue Duignan says Council is working hard to ensure the policies have strong community input. “Both alcohol licensing and gambling are subjects which many people hold strong views on, so it’s vital we get the views of a wide range of residents and organisations as we develop these new policies. That’s why we’re giving two opportunities to comment - through the public meetings which will inform the new policies, and in November/December when we formally consult on the draft policies. Make sure you share your views.”

New waka blessed for new season By Janine Baalbergen Tuakau’s Waka Ama Club is ready for the new season and they started last Sunday with the blessing and launch of a brand new waka named Tuhituhi. Local kaumatua the Rev’d Mara Tupaea and Anglican bishop the Rt Rev’d te Kitohi Pikaahu officiated with the prayers and Bishop Kito blessed the waka, prior to launch. Early on the very crisp morning beside the calm waters of the Tupuna Awa/ Waikato River just below the bridge Waka Ama paddlers, other club members and supporters, including kuia and kaumatua gathered to give the club a resounding send-off for the new waka and its crews, male, female, young, older and experienced. Tuakau’s Waka Ama is much more than a team of peddlers, it’s a whanau that works and plays together. The club started a few years

back with a vision and a dream. The dreamer was avid local waka ama fan Doreen Kihi; “A waka represents a community,” she says. “For the waka not to capsize the people in it must work together in harmony, respect and trust to ensure the personal safety of all.” Her dream for the waka club was to provide positive activities for the town’s youth and while the idea did not really catch on initially dreamer Doreen never gave up, egged on by her husband Bill and her late daughter TuhiTuhi Kihi-Simon, she persevered. In 2012 the club’s 7-10 year-olds crew won silver in the 250m sprint at the national waka ama sprint champs, while 500m and W12 crews also won silver. While the initial incarnation of the club has its issues, some of which still need to be sorted, the new club committee undertook extensive governance training and build relationships with oth-

er organisations and clubs in Tuakau in the last year and with help of the Rotary Club acquired the funding from the NZ Community Trust for the new waka. The new club was incorporated earlier this year and would like to welcome people from the wider district to participate and support the fledgling club. Neighbouring clubs, such as Tokomauri, have previously supplied equipment for the crews to practise. Now with the new waka

and hopefully the recovery of previously owned equipment Tuakau Waka Ama Club is off to a good new start. The club is looking for new members and sponsors from Tuakau and wider districts. Every week the crews will be practising on the river at Mercer, on Sundays from 9am, onlookers are welcome. For more information contact Doreen and Mata Kihi, 021 029 1685, tuakauwasports@gmail.com.

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A better time to buy a home A combination of a slowing in the rate of increase in property values, a reduction in the number of home sales and even a slight decrease in value in some areas has seen home loan affordability improve slightly. The latest monthly QV Residential Price Movement Index shows that nationwide residential property values for July have increased 7.6% over the past year and 2.3% over the past three months. This means they are now 15.6% above the previous market peak of late 2007. The Auckland market has increased 11.7% year on year and values are up 31.8% since 2007. When adjusted for inflation values are up 9.9% over the past year and are 12.9% above the 2007 peak. QV National Spokesperson Andrea Rush said, “We are starting to see a slowdown in the rate of value increases in many of the main centres following on from the slowdown in sales volumes over the past few months.” “The Auckland region as a whole has seen values rise over the past three months but some areas of the super city are now showing a slight decline in values.” “Sales volumes are between 15 and 25% lower than they were this time in 2012 and 2013 in most places around the country.” “This slowdown is most likely due to the LVR speed limits and interest rate rises as well as the annual winter seasonal downturn. Howev-

er, and the reserve bank has now said it will take a break in rate rises for the moment and banks are advertising that they will negotiate on lending to those with deposits of less than 20%.” In Auckland, North Shore Coastal saw values increased the most, up 3.5% over the

past three months, followed by Rodney – North where values have risen 3.2% since April. For the first time in the past couple of years values in Auckland City – Central have seen a decrease in value, down by 1.2% over the past three months.

Home listings drop For the second consecutive month the number of homes sold in Auckland fell, prices remained stable while at the end of July the number of listings was at a 7-month low. “The average sales price in July reached $719,312 for the month, which was less than a 1 percent increase over June’s average price,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson. “Sales values over the past four months have been moving around after reaching an all-time high of $725,708 in March. “In April and May they edged down, and while they recovered some lost ground in June and again in July, prices have certainly not returned to those being achieved in March. “Prices at present are best described as steady. “In part that’s because a price and trading downturn is normal in winter, but another likely cause is the impending General Election. The housing market invariably goes quiet during a run in to an election.”

Affordability improves Home loan affordability improved slightly across most of New Zealand in June after a fall in median house prices more than offset a rise in interest rates. The Roost Home Loan Affordability Reports showed an improvement in 16 of 24 regions, including in South Auckland. A 0.6% fall in the national median house price in June and a slight rise in wages compensated for increases in floating mortgage rates over the month. The average floating mortgage rate rose to 6.42% from 6.23% a month earlier, although fixed rates rose by less and are now significantly below floating rates. Banks have been more aggressive recently in offering cut-rate longer-term fixed mortgage rate deals, passing on the benefits of low international and local funding costs.

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, august 12, 2014

Osborne’s Sealink ferry to Waiuku mooted offer funds

Franklin real estate company Osborne Realty Ltd is offering a chance for three community or sporting groups to share in $3000 of sponsorship in the first round of a local support initiative. Each quarter the company will be donating $3000 to help worthy local causes in the Franklin region. Three groups or events will be chosen, and sponsorship will be apportioned based on votes for the chosen three groups on their facebook page. The current sponsorship round is for the period September-November 2014. Applications to be considered for this funding round must be emailed to the company before Friday September 12, 2014. The three finalists will be announced on Friday, September 19, and voting will commence on the facebook page until Friday October 17. Winners and their sponsorship amounts will be announced at the end of October. Applications must be submitted by an authorised person of the applicant group, and should include full contact details and a summary of the organisation. Full details are available on the company’s website, www.osbornerealty.co.nz.

Public transport, especially ferry services, has been a hot topic during National Party candidate Andrew Bayly’s meetings in the Hunua electorate, and this week it was announced a major transport operator is considering options for Manukau Harbour ferry services. Better transport solutions for Hunua is one of Andrew’s passions and, recently, he met with Auckland ferry operator Sealink, to ascertain the outlook for ferry services from Pine Harbour and across the Manukau Harbour. Sealink provides ferry services to Waiheke, Great Barrier, and Rakino, and recently acquired the Pine Harbour Ferry business. Managing Director, Todd Bolton, told Andrew Bayly that Sealink will continue to operate the same services as at present, but he is well aware of the demand for later sailings during the week and for services on weekends. He will be holding discussions with Auckland Transport, the outcome of which he hopes will allow Sealink to commit to building another vessel to provide these additional services. The other area of consideration for Sealink is the Manukau Harbour. With a significant increase in housing in the Waiuku area, Todd is assessing the feasibility of providing ferry services connecting One-

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a ferry service on the Manukau would be fully supported by his group as being the first and most critical step in starting long overdue change to the Harbour. The Manukau is New Zealand’s second largest harbour and the Sealink proposal would allow the wider public to appreciate its value and importance to Auckland at first hand”. To get a service is going to involve reaching agreement with Auckland Transport and Ports of Auckland. For Sealink, the first priority is to improve the nature and number of sailings into and from Pine Harbour.

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Proposed resource rental threatens growers Environment Minister Amy Adams says a proposal from the Labour Party to introduce an irrigation tax is a pointed attack on rural New Zealand and small businesses that operate there, and could also hit consumers in the pocket at the supermarket. The proposal has also been slated by Irrigation NZ chief executive Andrew Curtis who said last week: “A ‘fair and affordable’ variable rate water tax will be impossible to implement and will cost a fortune to establish,” he says. “In no other country in the world is irrigated water paid for through a tax.” Amy Adams says the proposal could affect market gardeners in Pukekohe, among other areas nationally. “Labour is suggesting that rural New Zealand should pay taxes that no other New Zealander has to pay and should abide by rules that other water users aren’t subject to,” Ms Adams says. “In fact, under Labour’s plan, the productive sector could be hit with a $60 million bill for every one cent of

tax Labour imposes per cubic metre of water. “You have to ask why Labour is looking to penalise farmers and small, rural businesses by making them and only them pay for water use when the issue of water quality is one that applies across urban and rural New Zealand. “It’s an out-and-out attack on rural and provincial New Zealand. “Only a few days ago Labour was claiming they supported small businesses. However, Labour’s water tax, which they are hiding the amount of, would cause real damage to hundreds of small, rural businesses in the productive sector. “It’s not just costs dairy farmers would have to bear. Sheep and beef farmers in Canterbury, apricot growers in Roxburgh, market gardeners in Pukekohe and kumara growers in Dargaville could all be hit by Labour’s water tax. “As Irrigation New Zealand points out, an equitable and affordable water

tax will be impossible to implement and will cost a fortune to establish,” Ms Adams says. “If it was really about ensuring efficient water use, why is every other commercial water user, except farmers, exempt? “A water tax will increase the cost of production which could mean higher costs for New Zealanders for products like milk, cheese and fresh vegetables. Improving the quality of our freshwater is important to us all but we must do it sensibly so it doesn’t cost thousands and thousands of jobs across regional New Zealand and impose millions of dollars of costs on communities.” Andrew Curtis adds that the proposal does not consider the capital investment made by farmers: “This policy fails to recognise the complexities of freshwater management in New Zealand and ignores the billions of dollars of on-farm capital investment which has been put into improving our waterways,” he says.

The latest decline in the benchmark Global Dairy Trade (GDT) online auction continues a trend expected by Federated Farmers. “We’d love to see a plus sign for a change but at least it seems to be tracking in the direction Rabobank has projected,” says Andrew Hoggard, Federated Farmers ViceChairperson. “I don’t expect this latest result will affect the payout forecast in the near term. What will be critical is the expected market recovery in the New Year. “Unless we have WW3 or a pandemic this isn’t a ‘milk and disaster’ sound bite. Memories seem to be short these days but there are no lakes of milk powder or mountains of butter anywhere. “It is true that since the new season started on 1 June prices are down 21.3 percent, but that reflects a near perfect production season everywhere on earth. “While down isn’t a flash word to use, neither was the first half of the 2012/13 season either. A season we seem to be shadowing because in the first half of 2012/13, prices averaged US$3,127 per metric ton yet the second half saw the average grow to $4,213. “It is why we’re not hitting the panic button just yet, especially when there were signs of life in the latest auction. “We saw more buyers and they bought more product so things are looking up, if not the price yet. “Looking at the latest GDT result, the 48,380 metric ton sold is the biggest quantity in 2014/15 season to date. It is also the biggest volume since 3 December 2013. There were also 153 successful bidders, also the most in the current season and the most since 1 April. “When you’ve got volume and bidders that’s a good indication prices may be close to stabilising. “We’d recommend farmers review their cashflow using the 2012/13 season as a yardstick,” he concluded.

The Trustees of COUNTIES POWER CONSUMER TRUST The Trustees of POWER CONSUMER invite all COUNTIES Consumers connected to the COUNTIES TRUST POWER Network invite all Consumers and connected to the COUNTIES other interested parties POWER Network and other parties to its AGM to be held interested on 20 August 2014 at 5:15 PM at theto Rata Roomtoofbe theheld Counties Inn, Paerata Road, its AGM on 20 August 2014 at 5:15Pukekohe. PM (Light Refreshments will be available after the meeting.) at the Rata Room of the Counties Inn, Paerata Road, Pukekohe. The Business of the Meeting is(Light to:- Refreshments will be available after the meeting.)

1. Receive the Minutes of the Annual Meeting held 21 August 2013. 2. Receive the 2014 Trustees’ Annual Report, the Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Report. The Business of the Meeting is to:3. Appoint the Auditor for the ensuing year [1]. 1. Receive the Minutes of the Annual Meeting held 21 August 2013. 4. Fix the remuneration of the Auditor [2]. 2. Receive the 2014 Trustees’ Annual Report, the Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Report. [1] . 3. Appoint Auditor for ensuing yearConsumer Anythe statement made bythe a Counties Power Trust beneficiary[3] in the meeting shall be recorded for consideration by Trustees. [2] 4. Fix the remuneration of the Auditor . [3] have been available from 31 July 2014 The by audited Financial Statements the Trust Any statement made a Counties Power Consumer Trustof beneficiary in the meeting shall be recorded for consideration by Trustees. Copies can be collected from the Trust’s Office or downloaded from its website www.countiespowertrust.org.nz

The audited Financial Statements of the Trust have been available from 31 July 2014 Please contact Gail Riddell, Office 6, 23 Hall St, Pukekohe. Phone 09 238 3780. Copies can be collected from the Trust’s Office or downloaded from its website www.countiespowertrust.org.nz (above ‘23 Therapies’ in the building on the corner of Stadium Drive and Hall St) [1]

Please contact Gail Riddell, Office 6, 23 Hall St, Pukekohe.

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Recommended Resolution: That in accordance with Section 158C (1) of the Electricity Act 1992, the firm of RSM Prince be appointed Auditor of the (above ‘23 Therapies’ in the building on the corner of Stadium Drive and Hall St) Counties Power Consumer Trust for the ensuing year. [2] Recommended Resolution: That in accordance with Section 158C (3) of the Electricity Act 1992, the Trustees be authorised to fix the fees and expenses of the Auditors Resolution: for the ensuing [1] Recommended Thatyear. in accordance with Section 158C (1) of the Electricity Act 1992, the firm of RSM Prince be appointed Auditor of the [3] Counties An eligible beneficiary is aTrust user of Power Consumer forthe theCounties ensuing Power year. Lines Network. Beneficiaries are entitled to attend and speak at the Annual Meeting but shall not be entitled to vote except onThat itemsinofaccordance Business 3with and Section 4. [Schedule 1, Rule 8.5Electricity of the Counties Power Deed oftoTrust and Section 158C of [2] Recommended Resolution: 158C (3) of the Act 1992, the Consumer Trustees beTrust authorised fix the fees and expenses thethe Electricity 1992.] of AuditorsAct for the ensuing year. [3] An eligible beneficiary is a user of the Counties Power Lines Network. Beneficiaries are entitled to attend and speak at the Annual Meeting but shall not be entitled to vote except on items of Business 3 and 4. [Schedule 1, Rule 8.5 of the Counties Power Consumer Trust Deed of Trust and Section 158C of Authorised onActbehalf the Electricity 1992.] of the Trustees

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The Junior World Motocross Championships are over for another season and two Kiwis have finished the big annual event among the world’s top 40 riders. Hamilton’s Josiah Natzke (CMR Red Bull KTM) finished seventh and 10th in his two outings in Belgium on Sunday to end up seventh overall in the premier 125cc class and Taupo’s Cohen Chase (Total BikesportNZ.com Yamaha) rode home 32nd and 30th to wind up 34th overall, while German Suzuki star Brian Hsu took the top honours by finishing 1-1 in the two races. Hsu totally dominated the 125cc class at the event in Lierneux, near Bastogne in southern Belgium. Despite his outstanding performance over the weekend, Natzke spoke with a tinge of disappointment in his voice. “It’s a good result if I look at it from the outside, but, in all honesty, it’s a hard pill to swallow, not getting the result I wanted and knowing how much me and all my people around me put into this,” said the 15-year-old Natzke afterwards. “I just want to say a huge thank you to KTM and to my family, mum and dad, without them and their support I wouldn’t be who I am today. Brother, Joel, and sister, Sarah, for their words of wisdom and support. Big thanks to all my close friends for the unconditional support win or lose. Big thanks to Ben Townley, without him my riding wouldn’t be how it is. I love working with him. “This has been a team effort everyone in my circle gave it their all. I did my best and that’s all anyone asked of me.” Words and photo; Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com

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Levy for old tyre disposal? A new survey shows that more than half of car tyre purchasers would be prepared to pay a levy to assist in the environmentally friendly disposal of tyres. With almost four million car tyres reaching the end of their lives every year, safe and sustainable disposal of tyres affects all New Zealanders, says Derek Bonnar, General Manager, Canstar New Zealand. “New Zealand has one of the highest rates of car ownership per capita and lots of cars, translates to even more tyres. It’s pleasing to note that car owners appear to support paying a little extra to safely dispose of tyres.” The nationwide online Canstar Blue survey also found that while a majority acknowledged safety was more important than price, nearly one in five would pay more for a great pair of shoes or a high tech gadget than a great set of tyres. “Aucklanders, Gen Ys and Gen Xs were most willing to spend more money on gadgets and shoes than tyres,” says Bonnar, “and those from the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, were less inclined.” Nearly 60 per cent of tyre purchasers shopped around for the best price. Around 45 per cent deferred to the expertise of the sales representative and purchased whatever tyre was recommended. Wellingtonians and men were least likely to purchase based on tyre retailer staff recommendations in contrast to women and those from the Bay of Plenty.

ACC Minister Judith Collins last week announced reductions to motor vehicle levies in 2015/16 which she says means the average New Zealand vehicle owner will be $135 better off each year. “Earlier this year the Government signalled our intention to reduce ACC levies as part of Budget 2014 – today’s announcement delivers on this,” Ms Collins says. “ACC continues to improve its financial situation, transforming the way it supports injured New Zealanders and building on its investment returns.” In the last levy round significant reductions were made to the Work and Earners’ Accounts. This year’s focus is on reductions to the Motor Vehicle Account. The average levy will fall from around $330 to $195. This includes reductions to the licence fee and a drop of 3 cents per litre off the petrol levy. In addition, the average levy paid by employers and self-employed people into the Work Account will fall to 90 cents per $100 of liable earnings, down from 95 cents. “These reductions to Work and Motor Vehicle levies represent an annual saving of $480 million to New Zealand households and businesses in the 2015/16 levy year,” Ms Collins says. The Government is also introducing risk rating for light passenger vehicles (cars), placing vehicles into bands based on their crash safety ratings, from most safe to least safe and charge each band a levy based on the cost to the scheme of different vehicles.

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McPike, Miller, battle in fickle weather The third and fourth rounds in the Waiuku Dirt Track’s winter sprint series were raced in vastly contrasting conditions, with Wayne Miller edging Daniel McPike by two seconds in the King of the Hill in round three, but McPike turning the tables to take round four. The third round was held on July 27, with 25 drivers lining up for one of the fastest roads in the series. Glen Stewart continued his dominance in the Open Four Cylinder class while claiming his third win in a row and Wayne Miller finally showed his car’s full power to take 4WD and King Of The Hill wins for the day over McPike. James Rattrie and Nick Speedy continue their series battle with just one second

separating them on their runs. Lex Botma overcame last meeting’s issues to take a win in the Six Cylinder Open class before frying a clutch on his last run. The weather gods finally let competitors know they were around on the fourth meeting, held in extremely wet and slippery conditions putting pressure on the drivers just to stay on the roads. With 18 drivers turning up, the rest deciding that it was warmer at home, the day would be short and wet. Ricky Black has made a welcome return after missing the first round to claim wins in the last three events and is looking good for a class win with only two rounds remaining. Defending champion Dylan Thompson is not having

the best series with engine problems making his defense of the title look harder each round. In the treacherous conditions only two drivers had small incidents with Grayson in the Supra and Nick Speedy in the Subaru not completing their runs. Daniel McPike had another great drive in the King Of The Hill run to take a win over Wayne Miller with Steve Goodare narrowly beating the dark horse of the series, Hugh Rattrie in his extremely fast Nissan Bluebird 4WD. Hugh’s car is unusual, as those who follow motorsport know that this is not a car name usually associated with rallying. The next event is round five to be held this weekend on August 17.

Results from round three were: 4WD: Wayne Miller 1, Daniel McPike 2, Hugh Rattrie 3. Open 6; Lex Botma 1, Nick Rutherford 2, Chris McGregor 3. Open 4: Glenn Stewart 1, Ivan Hill 2. Open 8; Nick Speedy 1, James Rattrie 2. Production 6; Ricky Black 1, Richard Slater 2, Ian Slater 3. King of the Hill; Wayne Millar 1, Daniel McPike 2, High Rattrie 3. Results from round four were: 4WD; Wayne Millar 1, Daniel McPike, 2, Hugh Rattrie 3. Open 6; Steve Goodare 1, Nick Rutherford 2, Scott McIntyre 3. Open 4; Glenn Stewart, 1. Open 8: Nick Speedy 1, James Rattrie 2. Production 6: Ricky Black 1, Colin Robinson 2. King of the Hill; Daniel McPike 1, Wayne Millar 2, Steve Goodare 3.

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Driving less, but $4 billion more in fuel costs New Zealanders are driving less, and using less petrol than a decade ago, but the cost has gone from $3.8b to $7.8b a year says commercial property, architecture, design and research company RCG. In the launch issue of their publication Constructive Thinking, the company examines the influence fuel spending is having on Auckland household budgets, the economy and city development. “Auckland households spend on fuel has increased to an average of $4,500

a year, an average that increases with distance from the CBD.” says John Polkinghorne, Associate Director of Research for RCG. “Ultimately, these added costs percolate through the whole economy. We’ve investigated how much discretionary income has ‘gone up in smoke’ rather than into investments, savings, or retailers tills.” “When new homes are built on Auckland’s city fringe, instead of more centrally, the residents could easily spend $2,000 more on petrol each year. That’s

a drain on their economic resources, and it’s an issue for the environment.” “As a result mixed-use developments, and inner city living, will become more popular.” Polkinghorne says the Council aren’t doing enough to enable intensification, and the Unitary Plan won’t help. “There are too many restrictions, and a complex approval process.” “However, fringe living could be improved by making sure that the outlying areas have access to the services they need, like shops and employment.”

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The race between Waiuku and Papakura for the final promotion spot in soccer’s Northern League competition is coming down to who will blink first in the final three matches. Both teams need to keep winning, but Papakura’s goal difference is likely to give them the edge if neither side loses in the final three matches. It was in this do-or-die atmosphere that Waiuku hosted Lynn Avon on the weekend and straight from the whistle they meant business, eventually wrapping up a 4-0 win. It was as early as the fifth minute when Mitchell Thomasen sent a wonderful ball through to Derek Sinclair who raced clear of the back four. Sinclair checked back inside on his left foot and gave the keeper no chance as he found the corner at the far post. Lynn Avon put some pressure on straight away and nearly equalised when a cross from the left found the striker who hit the post with his effort. This spurred Waiuku on and Jamie McGookin

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thought he had doubled the lead with a reaching header, but the referee somehow penalised McGookin for fouling the keeper even though he was metres away. Waiuku coach Jim Evans grew increasingly frustrated over a series of refereeing decisions, and that frustration was compounded when Waiuku players were yellow carded for challenges which the Blues felt were fairly innocuous. One of these yellow cards was for key playmaker Jamie McGookin, and it could see him suspended for the rest of the season. McGookin took his anger out on Lynn Avon by meeting a Luke Chapman freekick at the near post which ended up in the back of the net. Waiuku were turning on the style and scored another. A corner was whisked in from the right and Jeremy Hubbard rose like a salmon to find his mark at the far post. Waiuku were unlucky not to extend their lead but were comfortable with a 3-0 lead at halftime. Waiuku continued their dominance in the second half but took some time to get another. A freekick was delivered from the right of the penalty area and McGookin nodded it goalwards.

The ball rebounded out to Greg Crestanello who made no mistake. At this stage it looked like it was just a matter of how many Waiuku would score from here, and there was talk on the sidelines about taking a fair chunk out of Papakura’s goal difference in the promotion race, but some good goalkeeping and poor finishing kept the final score at 4-0. Coach Jim Evans was happy with the attitude of his players: “We want promotion and the boys are focused. We have three games to go and we need to look at winning them all. “The team played some great stuff today and the only downfall was the average yellow card calls from the referee. “Again it was not a dirty game but we end up with three bookings while the opposition get none. “It is becoming very frustrating at it seems more like revenue collecting than anything. “Player of the day is Derek Sinclair for setting the benchmark for the rest of the team to play off.” Papakura won as well 6-0 so both teams are tied for third. Papakura host promotion hopefuls Oratia next week while Waiuku travel away to Claudelands in Hamilton.

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Least Putts, 1st Ngaire Van Tilburg 14, 2nd Bev Shuker 16, 3rd Fae Douglas 17, 4th Sharon Paterson 18 c/b. 7-8-14 Thursday Haggle Div One, 1st Phil Hunt 38, 2nd Louis King 37, 3rd Kerry Martin 37, 4th David Millar 35. Div Two; 1st Greg Lowe 41, 2nd Alan Stichbury 37, 3rd Amando Pereira 36, 4th Peter Winchester 35. 9-8-14 Saturday Haggle Div One; 1st Frank McGrath 39, 2nd Joel Stitt 38, 3rd John Ferregel 38, 4th Todd Geayley 37, 5th Craig Chambers 37, 6th Phillip Rashleigh 37, 7th Paul Wells 37. Div Two; 1st Andy Young 39, 2nd Phillip Alderson 39, 3rd Lindsay Russell 39, 4th Alan Bancroft 38, 5th John Munro 38, 6th Graham Hira 37, 7th Jim Cotter 37. Best Gross; Div One John Ferregel 73.Div Two; Lindsay Russell 85. Twos; Craig Chambers, Jim Cotter, Courtney Maddern, Frank McGrath, John Munro, Lex Wilcox, Owen Yorke.

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Candidates to front up at Waiuku Six candidates for the Hunua electorate for this year’s general election will be speaking at a public meeting at the end of August. The Meet the Candidates evening is presented by the Rotary Club of Waiuku Inc. on Sunday, August 31, at the Waiuku War Memorial Hall, Queen St. Waiuku, and will

start at 2pm. Parliamentary and registered Hunua candidates speaking will be: Ian Cummings, (ACT), Neville Hudson, (Conservatives), Huia Mitchell, (Democratic), Arena Williams, (Labour), Andrew Bayly, (National), and Jon Reeves (NZ First). All questions for the can-

didates are asked to be emailed to waiuku.rotary@ gmail.com and must be received by August 29. Organisers say questions will not be taken from the floor on the day. A Rotary spokesperson said single questions only will be permitted, and multiple questions will not be accepted.

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BOATING Committee members and supporters of the Waiuku Bowling Club gathered on Saturday for a fundraising garage sale at the club’s headquarters at Massey Park. Although the season doesn’t get underway until Sunday, September 21, members enjoyed socialising at the event. Club president Graham Pope says the club welcomes new members and anyone considering trying their hand at the sport for the new season can contact Graham on 235 0336.

Merchant Navy Day approaching Waiuku residents who have seen service in the Merchant Navy will again this year be marking Merchant Navy Day on September 3. This is not only the date of the start of the Second World War but also marks the day of the sinking of the first Merchant Navy ship at the start of that war. At the Waiuku Cenotaph at 8am the New Zealand flag will be hoisted on the left hand flag pole and the red New Zealand ensign (used by New Zealand-registered vessels) will be hoisted on the right side flag pole in keeping with flag protocols. It is also planned to have a formal wreath laying ceremony at this time.

At 6pm the two flags will be lowered by a colour party and the group will then travel to the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club for an hour or so to socialise and tell some of their sea stories. At the Voyager Maritime Muesum Auckland there will be a service and wreath laying from 11am; two wreaths will be placed in the sea off Rangitoto Island as was done for the first time in 2013. All present and ex merchant seamen, their descendents and relatives are welcome to attend the Waiuku and Auckland functions. Anyone wanting further information is asked to contact Ron Bird on 2357050.

AWARD A reader has contacted the Post to tell us about a local woman who went the extra mile to support a family in need. “A couple of weeks ago, a family were needing assistance with clothes and homeware. So, a facebook status was put up asking for donations. Julie Bradbury replied and went above and beyond, getting a group together to help the family, who have now through her kindness been able to outfit their new home,” the reader wrote. The Post has contacted Julie, who says a lot of other people helped in many, many ways, but she was delighted to find she has a bunch of flowers coming her way courtesy of our ‘Wow’ sponsor Waiuku New World. Thanks Julie, and well done!

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This week we look at diesel prices and find out just how much more we are being forced to pay for fuel in Waiuku. The lowest price we have is Caltex Papakura where price at the pump is $1.329 per litre while at Caltex Glenbrook the price is 14c more at $1.469 Gas and Z Waiuku are both at the same price of $1.499 - a whole 17c more expensive. Looking towards Pukekohe Mobil and Challenge $1.479 Z $1.489 with Gull and Mobil on Massy Ave $1.449 with BP Drury, Bombay and Pukekohe asking the highest price for diesel, 18c more than our lowest price. Next week we look at the fuel prices and focus on the difference in price and try to get to grips with why we are paying so much more.

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Garage Sale Saturday 16th August, 8am. Household items & Toys. 23 Norfolk Rise, Waiuku. Sunday 17th August, 8am. Leadlight China Cabinet, Large Teak Bookcase, Household Bric-a-brac, Saddles. 104 Smith Road, Waiuku.

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. ROSEMARY and Bay leaf- I will prune your Rosemary Bush or Bay Tree for you, in return for the produce. Ph. Jeanette 09 235 2884.

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.

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NOTICE To all our customers who have not claimed clock, watch and jewellery repairs left prior to 2010; six weeks notice is given to reclaim goods and to pay for repair charges on those goods. If we do not hear from you by September 30th 2014, we will be disposing of the goods by sale or otherwise to recover our costs. 34 Queen St | Waiuku Ph. 235 9710

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CHANGE OF VENUE The 2014 Junior X FACTOR Sunday 17 August @ 1pm at Waiuku Primary School Hall George St. Waiuku

SERVICES FREEVIEW - Digital Set Up UHF & Satellite. Ph Dave 236 3519 or Ph/Txt: 021 2777006. Patumahoe.

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TOPCUT LAWNMOWING - reliable, clean, tidy job experienced operator. Ph Fred 09 235 5280, 021 902 552.

Deceased Estate House clearances and cleaning. Ph. 027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.

FIREWOOD - Bargain. Mac/pine. 4 Metres: $300 Delivered. 2 Metres $170. Ph/txt: 021 744 970 or 235 0065.

GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gardening, garden clearance, hedges. clean, tidy and reliable. Call Brett 021 0211 7777 / 09 232 1276.

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Situations Vacant Farm Worker wanted. Reliable, handy person, or farm work experienced. Knowledge of chicken culling. Suit semi-retired person, 40+ years. Average 2-3 hours daily, accomodation & amenities included. Phone: 021 297 0200.

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TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Downstairs from $90 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. 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. WAIPIPI - Land for lease. 32 Acres. $212/week. Good fencing. Ph. 021 109 4160.

To Rent 2 Bdrm cottage plus office (or 3rd bdrm). Very quiet cul-de-sac in semi-rural setting within Waiuku town area. Gardens & lawns done by owner. $365 p/w, avail August 18th. Suit professional people. References please. Phone: 021 270 2923.

To Rent 3 Bedroom house in Waiuku. $360 per week. Phone Mitchell: 021 389 304. Farm Cottage. 2 Bedrooms, lockable garage. Pollok Awhitu. No dogs. $230 p/week. Phone: 235 0896. 2 Bedroom brick & tile unit on bus-stop, single internal access garage. Pleasant neighborhood opposite to hospital, spacious outlook, walking distance to shops. Ph: 235 9017 or: 0211 754 053.

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TUITION Drumming Lessons Full set up in Waiuku, no need to have a kit. Beginners to intermediate, theory, rhythm and grooves. Ph: Paul on 021 145 4478.

WANTED TREES WANTED - Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph/txt Chris: 027 212 4590 or 235 0065.

WANTED TO BUY Good quality used furniture, collectibles, bric a brac, also house lots. Ph.027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.

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Bereavement Notice

Aaliyah Isabella Betty On behalf of Tapara, Rawiri & Solomon Whanau We would like to warmly invite Whanau and Friends to the service for our Precious Baby Girl Aaliyah Isabella Betty, on 12 Aug 2014, Held 11am at 8 Seaview Rise Waiuku, Followed by Kaihakari. Baby Aaliyah will lay to rest at Marepa Urupa 3pm Tauranganui, Te Kohanga Rd.

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, august 12, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICES

Waiuku Senior Cricket Club AGM

Waiuku Lions Club Charitable Trust

Monday 25th August 7.00pm at Massey Park Clubrooms.

The following individuals and organisations are recipients of donations from the Waiuku Lions Club Charitable Trust for the year ending 30 June 2014. The total amount donated exceeded $31,400

FLOWERS

Alzheimer’s NZ • Autism NZ Youth • Awhitu Fire Force • Breast Cancer Cure Research Trust • Benjamin Christy -UN Pacific Project • Cancer Society • Darcy Dunlop - Junior World Wrestling • ES Builder / Waiuku Junior Rugby League • Estuary Village • Franklin Breast Cancer Support Group• Franklin Memorial Hospital • Hamilton Estate Community Beautiful Flowers Garden • IHC • Independent Living Association • Karioitahi Surf Lifesaving • Karioitahi lovingly made to Connection • Run for Life • Lloyd Morgan your personal Waiuku Museum Society Charitable Trust • Lions Club International requirements. PP FCN AD 66X80 0814.indd 1 5/08/14 10:02 amFoundation • Mudlarks • NZ Diabetes Society • Nicole Wikinson • Pukeoware School • Papakura Athletic Club • Spirit of To discuss future of the maritime section. Adventure • Starship Children’s Hospital • Suicide Prevention Trust • Tonga Hurricane 2/31 Bowen St, Waiuku Relief Fund • Waiuku College World Challenge At the museum. All financial members Phone 235 0643 or 021 998897 • Waiuku Community Patrol • Waiuku Football welcome to share their ideas. Club Travel • Waiuku Family Support • Waiuku How•to solveMuseum • Waiuku Mobility Guides Waiuku MEDIUM No.1356 Van •Sudoku! Waiuku Pensioner Flats - Security Doors FOR SALE MEET THE CANDIDATES • Waiuku Schools Dictionaries • Waiuku Scouts Franklin Christian Lobby Jamboree • Waiuku Theatre Group • WB&DA Fill•the grid soNZ that Youthline • YMCA Holiday Camps is hosting a general Public Meeting on every row and every Tuesday 26th August 3x3 square contains Cream Wingback lounge suite $195• Oak Wardrobe the digits 1 to 9 results 7 for 7.30pm at the puZZLE

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with LED light $495 • Round extension table & 4 chairs $195 • Desk with drawers $55 • King Size complete bed $650 • Leather office chair $50 • Small oak T.V. cabinet $195 • Lockable office cabinets $50 each • Double bed complete $350

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Furniture, Whiteware, Mowers, Antiques, Collectibles TUES–FRI:10-4pm * SAT:10 –3pm PUBLIC NOTICES

PUKEKOHE 150 YEARS

A steering group has been formed seeking expressions of interest from descendants of the voyage of the Clipper ship “Ganges” that arrived in Auckland at 7 p.m. on the 14th of February 1865 from Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland. Because of sickness on this voyage out and 56 deaths, 51 of them children, the passengers were housed in various transit camps before they got to “The Clearing”, Pukekohe and to Tuakau. To mark 150 years since the “Ganges” settlers arrival a get together is envisaged at Pukekohe in May/June 2015. Please register interest or ideas with: gangespukekohe1865@gmail.com Tom Brownlee, Heather Reynolds, for Franklin Hist. Soc.

Special Meeting

Tuesday, August 19th, 2pm

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The board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their sons and daughters at Sandspit Road School for next year, 2015. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office. Applications can be made by completing an enrolment form and returning it to the school office. Enrolment forms are available from the school office. The deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places is 3rd September 2014. Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year. Students who live in the home zone are entitled to enrol at the school. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone. Applications from out of zone students will be processed in the following order of priority: 1. First priority must be given to any applicant who is accepted for enrolment in a special programme run by the school: 2. Second priority must be given to any applicant who is the sibling of a current student of the school: 3. Third priority must be given to any student who is the sibling of a former student of the school: 4. Fourth priority must be given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school: 5. Fifth priority must be given to any applicant who is either a child of an employee of the board of the school or a child of a member of the board of the school: 6. Sixth priority must be given to all other applicants If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot is required it will be held on 10 September. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.

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Services THE @ 51 Queen St Waiuku

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40 Queen Street, Waiuku Open Monday to Friday • 8.30am - 5.30pm Sat • 9am - 2pm and Sun • 10am - 2pm Phone : 09 235 9307 Fax : 09 237 0054 Email : pharmacy@waiuku.amcal.co.nz

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situations vacant

Florist with Flair Wanted!

Floral Fusion is growing rapidly in your region and we are seeking a permanent part time florist. This is an opportunity to join a creative floral team in our Waiuku area. Competitive rates offered. Duties & Responsibilities will include: • Customer Service • Retail Floristry • Work independently To apply please email your CV to: Lotta Arthur: lottaarthur@freshdirect.co.nz or Phone: 021 063 5970

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Experienced Driver required for flat top work with Class 5 licence to cart steel products from Waiuku to the greater Auckland region. Early starts & some Saturday work required. Reply in writing to: Graham Dickey, PO Box 49, Waiuku, 2341

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Knight & Dickey Limited require a person with large fork hoist operating experience. The position will involve assisting the Storeman in the distribution warehouse, maintaining computer records, driving a 10 tonne fork hoist and managing general freight warehouse duties. Applicants will require the necessary licence. Ability to operate a yard loader is also an advantage. In addition, this position will involve carrying out Health and Safety Audits, so experience in this would be an advantage. Training will be given for this to the successful applicant. Reply in writing in the first instance to: Graham Dickey, PO Box 49, Waiuku

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Required for busy fabrication workshop in Takanini. Must be time served and trade qualified. Be able to understand manufacturing drawings, able to work unsupervised & have experience in stainless fabrication. Email CV to: wendy@prosheetmetals.co.nz

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 PAINTing

FLOOR SANDING SERVICES New & Old Floors Phone Roger 0274 986 798

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Thank you for your support

Emergency Services 24/7 NIGEL KNOTT Owner

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Ph: 235 6050/ 021 278 8618

CONCRETE

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

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

LAWNMOWING

CLEANING

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