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Although, as of yesterday, no definite date has been provided as to when Auckland Mayor Len Brown will resume his duties officially this year, it appears there will be little let-up of the pressure on him. Former mayoral candidate, Affordable Auckland’s Stephen Berry, is working with Waiheke resident Will Ryan to organise a ‘Stand Down Len Brown March’, to be held on Saturday 22 February at 12 noon. The march will start from QE2 Square at Britomart and progress up Queen Street to Aotea Square.
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Stephen Berry says, “If I, you, or anyone else engaged in sexual relations with one of their staff during work time on work premises, they would quite deservedly lose their job. That same standard should be held to the most senior staff in an organisation as well as the most junior. “Mayor Brown isn’t going to be allowed to get away with a duck and cover until the controversy subsides; I am determined to see public opinion prevail and Len Brown resign.” Continued on page 3.
Priests licences suspended at historic church Photo-Opportunity Shop! The future of one of the oldest churches in the Franklin area is up in the air at present as the Anglican Diocese of Auckland has suspended the church’s Ministry Unit licence, and that of its three priests. Bishop Jim White, Assistant Bishop of Auckland, told the Post last week that the three priests licenses to Waiuku have been suspended because the whole Unit’s license has been suspended - “Until the commission sets out how Ministry is to be reshaped and that new Ministry is launched (as it were) then they can’t have a license. One is consequent upon the other,” he explained. “The Ministry Unit at Waiuku has been struggling for a little while. Like many voluntary groups in society, finding willing and able folk to run committees, be treasurer, secretary and so on, is difficult as such people are in short supply. “In order to comply with Diocesan Statutes a Ministry Unit needs to be able to sustain its own life to a satisfactory level. The congregation at Waiuku is unable to do that presently. This ‘triggered’ our Diocesan to do three simultaneous things - which it must do under our Statutes: “1. Suspend the Ministry Unit license. This has the consequence of suspending the licenses of the priests. This is not a judgement on the priests’ work or worth but a consequence of the Unit license being suspended. “2. Set up a Commission to determine how we can continue ministry in the local area. “3. Appointed a Diocesan priest as Missioner to continue leading worship and mission.” Bishop White says the Diocese had the option of licencing the priests to the interim piece of ministry, “but we decided that it was better to have another priest from the diocese do that task while the Unit is up for review and reshaping.” He says the Ministry Unit at Waiuku has been doing some very good things – “the Selwyn Centre care for the elderly, for instance, is a fabulous piece of work in the wider community. We want to find a way to strengthen and continue that work and advance the good Anglican history we have in the area. The Commission will advise Diocesan Council how we can best do that with the resources we have.” The Commission is expected to report to the Diocesan Council in March. The Holy Trinity Church has been a figure on the Waiuku landscape since 1873 and features in many local histories.
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Welcome back to another year of the Post Newspaper, and no doubt it’s going to be an interesting one on the political front. Mayor Len Brown’s issues don’t appear to be going away in a hurry, with his opponents, and even the region’s largest newspaper calling for him to fall on his sword in recent weeks. One suspects his councillors (who have already indicated they are at the end of their tether - se page five this week), will not tolerate any further revelations. However, suggestions have been made on the website that broke the story that there is still more to come. Our local councillor, Bill Cashmore, says in this week’s issue that a vote of no confidence would have essentially been a waste of time, which is correct from the point of view that councillors have no way to eject a mayor from his position. Disappointingly though, while they voted that the mayor make an ‘appropriate’ contribution to the costs of the enquiry into his behaviour, they also voted that the amount be kept confidential. Given that the issue has cost ratepayers well over $100,000 for the report, plus legal fees for the CEO and associated council staff, and the cost of council media staff being embroiled in this issue instead of their ‘real’ work, it’s not hard to envisage the mayor’s transgressions costing our region several hundreds of thousands of dollars. We deserve to know what contribution he feels he should make to our coffers in the wake of his behaviour.
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Cannabis should be legalised here as well It looks like time marches on ——and New Zealand remains behind the times. Cannabis has been recognised and used as an approved medicinal drug in over 22 states in the US for over 13 years. As you saw in the paper (New Zealand Herald), it has now been totally legalised in two states in the US, Colorado and Washington. The expected taxes on cannabis in Colorado will be more than 67 million dollars a year. Unfortunately, most of it will be used to build schools, rather than treat possible abuse problems. When will New Zealand, reputed to have a 43% user group of cannabis, see the light and begin to decriminalise the use of can-
nabis? As a practising psychiatrist for over 50 years, I know that substance abuse is a public health problem. Discriminating between nicotine, alcohol, and cannabis, as well as hard drugs represents a hypocrisy that is unreal, as well as destructive to the diagnosis and care of those addicted to these substances. So far we tax cigarettes, encourage alcohol use with all the fancy variations of spirits, and arrest and convict cannabis users. When will we recognise a health problem for what it is, and quit making criminals out of cannabis users? Jim Reardon Waiuku
Anger over terrifying driver To the wonderful species of human who felt it was ok to scare the living crap out of a four-year-old girl on Sunday night out at Clarks Beach: You truly are a hero. What an amazing piece of road rage you showed all because a lady in a faster car made it to 100 km before you did, and then actually slowed down so you could over take them safely, only to have you swerve all over the road and then stop so you could make her stop so you could have a go at her. But when she didn’t (knowing that she was a small lady in the car alone with her four-year-old daughter at night on an unlit road), you felt it was necessary to tailgate her all the way to Clarks Beach, and then attempt to run her off the road by the
dairy, just so you could get out of your car and thump the s*** out of the back window (where the frightened child was), as I drove off at speed trying to keep my daughter safe. I hope you feel like a real man doing that, and I hope your ego just inflated that little bit more. All you succeeded in doing was scaring the daylights out of an innocent child. So, to the big man in the dark blue sedan who lives in Clarks Beach, I hope you slept easy on Sunday, as I know a scared little child did not, all because someone somehow bruised your pathetic ego. My only question to you is, what were you planning to do to this small lady, by herself if she did end up stopping? Name Supplied
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High bacteria at Clarks Restaurants get awards Beach a ‘one-off’ result Warning signs were put up at Clarks Beach last week after readings showed the water had potentially dangerous levels of bacteria during one of its weekly tests. A reading the following day showed levels were safe again, echoing the issues which saw Auckland’s Mission Bay also closed for swimmers. Acting Chief Operating Officer Ian Maxwell said at the time that high levels of bacteria were found by the council’s Safeswim monitoring programme, which tests water quality weekly at 63 Auckland beaches. Further testing at both beaches showed the tests appeared to be a ‘one-off.’ “We may never know what caused the issue. It’s highly likely it was a localised ocean source, such as a dead animal or something similar,” Ian Maxwell said. “The good news is our testing regime picked it up and we took the sensible precaution of advising people of the risk. People can check out our weekly test results by calling 0800 SAFESWIM (0800 723 379) or visiting www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/safeswim”
Two local restaurants have been awarded the 2014 Beef & Lamb Excellence Award. Beef + Lamb New Zealand CEO, Rod Slater, says the Excellence Awards have a respect which comes from their longevity. Bracu, at Bombay, and The Monarch, at Pukekohe were the two local restaurants named in the award, which has now been running for 17 years, and winners receive a gold rimmed presentation plate to hang in the restaurant. Before they can receive the Award, restaurants are judged on all elements of their dishes from composition to taste, degree of cooking and tenderness.
Pressure continues on Auckland’s Mayor Continued from Page 1: Will Ryan says he decided it was necessary for Auckland voters to have and outlet to express their frustration at the behaviour of the Mayor. “This isn’t just about one man’s affair and I am not interested in his private life. Len Brown thinks he can hang on by the skin of his teeth and get away with it. I’m calling upon the people of Auckland to keep piling on the pressure!” “Personal indiscretions are not the only reason Aucklanders should be calling upon Brown to resign,” Mr. Ryan adds. “Rates have increased faster than inflation in every year of Len Brown’s tenure. Borrowing is out of control, topping $1.2 billion this year. Housing prices continue to skyrocket partly because of the policies of this Council and Len refuses to do a thing about it.”
“Whether you oppose big spending policies or questionable judgement and behaviour, there is a reason for just about everyone to hit the streets and demand Len Brown stands down,” says Stephen Berry. “I’m calling for all concerned individuals from both sides of the political spectrum to make best use of this chance to tell Len Brown he has lost the support of the people and his mandate to remain in office.” Will Ryan, 29 has been a life-long supporter of classical liberal politics; however this is his first foray into political activism. Stephen Berry, 30 is the leader of Affordable Auckland and stood as the party’s candidate for Mayor in 2013, finishing in third place. The event page for ‘Len Brown Stand Down – The Protest’ can be found on Facebook.
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arrested the 62 year old female who now has to find her way to court next week. At the address was a 44 year old male who was breaching his bail by being at the address. He was duly arrested as well. If there is an offender present, or has just left, then this is the time to ring 111. It could be a prowler, someone breaking signs, into cars, houses, assaulting someone or having an argument with someone. Police could be just around the corner, and is the quickest way to get Police attendance. Ringing the Waiuku station, although we have an answer machine, does not guarantee us here at the station of being informed about an incident in an expedient manner. If in doubt ring 111, it can always be scaled down. Remember that the phone number for Crimestoppers is 0800 555 111 or www. crimestoppers-nz.org. Use this if you want your information to be anonymous. In the past few years we have been getting some very good information and we do respond to them, and do further investigations. Sometimes action may not be as quick as people would like, this is only
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After Auckland City councillors voted to censure the Mayor, Franklin Councillor Bill Cashmore explains why a vote of no confidence would have been meaningless. Auckland City Councillors voted unanimously little. I feel the income disparity between the to censure the Mayor. haves and those less well off is too great. Included in that censure were: I do not support the living wage as it will • Receiving the Ernest Young report. not achieve the results mentioned above. • Expressing profound disappointment and Just to lift hourly pay rates is not enough. If disapproval. someone’s income rises then so the working • Censure of his activities. for families subsidy drops. • To make an appropriate contribution to the Families may well end up worse off! Tax legal costs of the investigation. bracket changes can also be effected in the • Require a stronger working relationship and negative. As far as Council employees are accountability. concerned I support a review of the re• Note the mayor’s apology and contrition and muneration policy to achieve posiin the wish for political stability and competent tive outcomes for those who are in governance agree to work with the mayor. the lower pay tiers. These are pretty tough requirements. I have Unitary Plan: This is important received many phone calls and emails about as your property may well be afsupporting a vote in no confidence and getting fected. On the 28th February subrid of the mayor. missions close to the Hearings on The Councillors have no ability to do that, the UP. only the mayor can relinquish the post. Some things to consider: That made the vote of no confidence a lame Heritage sites marked duck and meaningless. A slap with a wet hop on your property. Check card. The censure by its wording has some real the maps. There was teeth but more importantly expresses our wish publicity a few weeks to move forward with the office of the mayor for back about this issue. the betterment of Auckland. Over 3000 sites were That is what is most important. The last term added in the last few of Council was all about the preparation of the days and given statutory plans. This term must be about implementation rights. There is a cost to and refinement of those plans. With the green this when a property shoots of economic growth turning into real owner wants to build, plants we have the opportunity for the first time in five years to achieve meaningful financial performance. Rural productivity from all sectors is at or near record highs. The housing build is moving up the gears and into next year when we see the SHA’s kick in thatPlywood will only add even more momentum. PoliticallyMower Shed we all need to work together to maximise these opportunities for Franklin, for Auckland , and for New Zealand. Some other things to think about. The Living Wage: I strongly support a real daysPlywood Dog Kennel pay for a day’s work. I support rising incomesMower & Run Shed with a rising economy. I feel that some areas there is excessive pay and in others there is too
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Fuchsia group in the pink! Above: Franklin Fuchsia Group Secretary Shirley Guthrie combined a Fuchsia-pink car, top and flowers recently as she helped prepare the group’s 15 annual show which starts this Friday. Kicking off from 10am on Friday and from 9am on Saturday, the show, at Waiuku’s Civic Centre, features demonstrations, raffles, calendars, plant sales and plenty more. For further information, contact Mary Hull on 027 287 2681. Pictured below are some of the group involved putting thr show together; Mary Hull, Margaret Van der Coer, Janice Morrow, Cora Rodgers and Shirley Guthrie.
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Waikato District Council wants feedback from the public on a proposed Psychoactive Substances (Local Approved Products) Policy which aims to keep the sale of legal highs out of residential neighbourhoods and away from sensitive sites such as schools. The policy comes as a result of Council wanting to control the location of these premises within the district, as provided for in the new Psychoactive Substances Act 2013. Under the Act, Council has no role in the issuing or enforcing of licenses and can only put a policy in place to approve locations where the products can be sold. Council cannot ban the sale of the legal highs outright. Waikato District Council Acting Chief Executive Tony Whittaker said the Council’s preference would be for these products to be banned, however as the Act provides for them, he says Council must do its best by adopting a policy that helps protect the public. A draft policy has been put together and proposes that premises selling legal highs be restricted to the central business areas of Ngaruawahia, Huntly, Raglan, Te Kauwhata and Tuakau and kept out of residential areas. Mr Whittaker said these areas were identified as the safest place for legal highs to be sold as there is a more prominent Police presence, CCTV monitoring as well as a higher volume of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Mr Whittaker encouraged residents to have their say on the proposed policy. “The sale of legal highs in our district is undesirable, however we believe we have put together a policy that protects our communities from this harmful activity the best we can, but we would like to hear from our residents. Their voice is very important when making these kind of decisions.” Consultation on the proposed policy will take place from Tuesday 14 January to 17 February 2014. A Statement of Proposal and a copy of the proposed policy can be viewed at www.waikatodistrict. govt.nz or by calling 0800 492 452.
Opportunities open as Empire expands its range A New Zealand confectionery company with a history dating back almost 80 years is looking for distribution agents in the Auckland and Franklin areas as it increases its product range. Empire Confectionery had its beginnings in 1935 and quickly developed a reputation throughout the country for its locally-produced range of lollies and boiled sweets. There are many older residents of the region who well recall having the ‘Empire’ lollies for special treats and who, even today, say the taste of the traditionallymade sweets takes them back to their childhood. In 2007 the company was purchased by Ravinder Parmar, and a few years later, merged with another confectionery company and was renamed Kiwi Empire Confectionery, as it expanded into modern new premises in Mount Wellington. Ravinder’s wife, Dr Parmjeet Parmar, PhD, (pictured right), joined the company a few years later, from an academic and research background at Auckland University, where she completed a postgraduate degree. With a degree in biological sciences, Parmjeet’s experience in the health field has seen her keen to develop a new range of naturally-based confectionery to go with the traditional range of lollies, sweets, chocolates, rocks and bars.
As Operations Manager, Parmjeet says the company, which now employs around 15 full-time and casual staff, is maintaining its traditional ‘old English’ manufacturing recipes while expanding the product range. This has seen Kiwi Empire Confectionery a soughtafter manufacturer for corporate specialty products and also as a maufacturer for other brands which feature at tourist spots and airports. “While we are always looking to develop our products, we recognise that our core business has been the highboiled sweets which New Zealanders have grown up with for more than seven decades, and we are now looking for agents and distributors in the local area.” Parmjeet says ideally they are looking for people with experience in the food retail business to base a distributorship in the region, and are also looking for sales agents to service the rapidly growing Auckland market. For enquiries for either, or both, of the positions, Parmjeet says they can contact her either through the phone numbers on this advertisement or they can send email information or enquiries to sales@empireconfectionery.co.nz.
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Midwives get a Christmas thank you Over the holiday period, the Franklin Parents Centre committee members provided a small Christmas thank-you package to LMC midwives working out of the Pukekohe Maternity Unit. Christine Dangel, President of Franklin Parents Centre said “We wanted to thank the LMC midwives in particular for all the support they provide our members and all of the families in Franklin. “LMC’s play such a big part in bringing new family members into our lives and caring for new Mums and babies in our community we think they deserve a bit of appreciation, especially at this time of year. New World in Waiuku and Pak n Save in Pukekohe also think they do a great job in our community and helped us to thank the deserving midwives and regular speakers at our parent education classes.” Pictured right are Christine Dangel, President Franklin Parents Centre, with daughter Emma, LMC Midwives Annette Norris, Rhonda Peters and Lyn Stark, Maternity Resource Centre Administrator Christelle Jordaan.
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Local runner smashes world record 47 year-old Tuakau mother of four Kim Allan and around thirty friends and supporters crossed the 500km mark a few days before Christmas at the end of her heroic run to beat the women’s world record for distance without sleep. She completed 332 laps of the Sri Chimnoy Peace Mile in Auckland in 86 hours 11 minutes and 5 seconds, the new time to beat. Mark Gray, the co-manager of Kim’s support team, who were with her every step of the way, said, “Last year nothing went her way and she only completed 375kms. To come back this year and do it is mind blowing. I just cannot get my head around it, it’s like dreaming.” Although clearly exhausted, Kim was still able to thank the large crowd that had gathered to cheer on her victory, acknowledging her family, her support team and the New Zealand Spinal Trust, her designated charity. To the cheering crowd, an unsteady but smiling Kim said, “It’s been it’s own little world down here in the Domain and I’m going to miss it. But I’m really glad I’ve done it and don’t have to do it again.”
Carolynn Day from the New Zealand Spinal Trust was given the honour of holding one end of the finishing tape and was able to congratulate Kim personally immediately after the run. Ben Lucas, CEO of the Trust, was keeping tabs on Kim from Christchurch, “What an awesome effort! I’ve been keeping a close eye on her progress through her Facebook page and updates from Mark Gray. I’ll call her when she eventually wakes up!” Claire Donachie, the friend who inspired Kim to make the Trust her beneficiary charity, was delighted to receive the news in her Waiuku home. Her main concern was that Kim was OK and did not need a hospital check up like last year. Claire, who was thrown from a horse in 2012 and now uses a wheelchair, joined Kim for a lap on the Saturday. “I don’t know many people who would put themselves through such a gruelling experience to raise money for people she doesn’t know,” said Claire. “Kim knows how important it is to get people with spinal injuries back to as normal life as possible. Keeping the body and brain active helps with pain management and keeps the spirits up.”
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In a first for Australasia, Auckland Zoo has seen the arrival of two flamingo chicks.
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New chicks a first for Zoo Two flamingo chicks have successfully hatched at Auckland Zoo – the first chicks ever bred in Australasia, and the first time a zoo has successfully bred from an entirely hand-reared flock anywhere in the world. Former exotic birds team leader, now head of capital works and infrastructure, Michael Batty has been waiting for these chicks since raising and transporting Auckland Zoo’s flock of Greater flamingos to New Zealand in 2001, from the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) in Slimbridge, England. “No zoo has ever successfully bred from a completely hand-reared flock before. These two chicks are the first in the world. It’s wonderful, we’ve achieved the circle of life,” says Michael. Flamingos are flock birds, but Michael says each bird develops its own personality traits and he looks forward to see what these two will be like. Team Leader Pridelands Nat Sullivan, has been monitoring the chicks’ progress since incubation. “It is a privilege to be part of the first hatching. They’re doing really well, communicating with each other which may be why the second chick is making even faster progress than the first.” As young flamingos, they lack the pink feathering for which the birds are famed. This pink plumage develops over their first three years, due to the carotenoid pigment in their diet, which is high in alpha and beta-carotene (humans eat beta-carotene when they eat carrots). Their sex will not be determined for some time and it will be a few months before visitors can come and see them, but it will be worth the wait.
Know your flamingo! • Both parent flamingos build the nest, and these are mounds made of mud, small stones, straw and feathers • These mounds can be as high as 30cm and are shaped like a volcano. Mound building begins up to six weeks before the eggs are laid • A female flamingo only lays one egg on the nest, but both parents take turns at sitting on the egg until it hatches – which takes about one month • A baby flamingo is a brown/grey colour and does not turn pink until it reaches two years of age • There are six different types (species) of flamingo - the Greater flamingo is the tallest, growing up to 150cm • Groups of flamingos can be called flocks, a stand or flamboyance • Their webbed feet are used to stir up the mud and water when they are looking for food. • They get their bright pink colour from eating shrimp-like crustaceans • Flamingos have long pink legs – and their knees are actually their ankles • When resting or sleeping, flamingos stand on one leg with the other leg tucked up under their body. It’s a flamingo’s most comfortable position!
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Water use warnings With holidays coming to an end, Councils are urging local residents to be careful with water as they settle back in at home. With the warm dry weeks ahead, it is important that water conservation efforts are maintained. Smart Water Programme Co-ordinator Charmaine Petereit is pleased with the efforts people have been making to conserve water so far. “We have been able to remain at Alert Level 1. However with everyone returning from holiday, higher than average temperatures and little rain forecast over the coming weeks the move to Alert Level 2 becomes more likely.” “Now is definitely the time we need everyone to be on their ‘Smart Water A Game’ and there are all sorts of simple things you can do to help out. “For example, if you have to wash the car or boat, do it on the lawn, run full washing machine and dishwasher loads and follow the Alert Level 1 requirements.” The water alert levels are part of a ‘Smart Water Starts with You!’ sub-regional campaign. The campaign aims to make long-term change to how we use water and is a joint venture between Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council and Waipa District Council.
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$145,000 refit for Waiuku’s Town Hall The West Franklin Community Trust (WFCT) has announced the major refit of the Town Hall is now underway, with roofing work and the replacement of windows above the entrance already started. The WFCT looks after the day to day management of the Hall including handling enquiries, taking bookings, setting and collecting fees, cleaning and caretaking roles, promotion, reporting and maintaining the asset. Last year the WFCT submitted a three-year Improvement Plan to achieve updated compliance levels, improve users facilities and increase the functionality of the hall. The Franklin Local Board approved seven of the submitted projects with a value of $128,750, and later added a further $15,000 in approved work. The approved projects are - Foyer Stairway Hand-
rails – Health & Safety Compliance, Upstairs Meeting Room Heat-pump – Increase User Satisfaction; Upgrade Toilets – Increase User Satisfaction; Replace Corroded Foyer Roof – Protect the Asset; Install Fireproof Stage curtains – Health & Safety Compliance; Replace Stage Lighting Rigging – Health & Safety Compliance; Replace Leaking Window Frames – Protect the Asset The Hall is used two nights a week by Kyokushi Martial
Arts Dojo and two nights a week by the Backstage Theatre Group Training Programme. The WFCT wish to thank the Franklin Local Board, in particular Dan Lynch and Jill Naysmith who attended the Trust meetings and have provided advice and support. The Trust also appreciates the behind the scenes work by Alison Farrell of the Auckland Council Southern Property Group.
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I am a Kindergarten teacher and have been working for the last three weeks at Waiuku Kindergarten. The children’s vinyl aprons needed elastic replacing so I brought my sewing machine to kindergarten BUT unfortunately my machine would not cope with the job. I phoned Linda at Jacaranda Lifestyle fabrics (our near neighbour) to see if she had an old sewing machine that I could borrow and she kindly offered me the use of her machine at her shop. When I arrived at her shop after work to replace the elastic Linda very kindly said that she would sew new elastic on all the 10 aprons there and then. For this there was NO charge. Linda told me she likes to do things for her community. WOW! Thanks a lot Linda, we really appreciated your help, neighbours like you are hard to find!
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Above: Some of the crowd that gathered to enjoy Carols on the Tamakae Reserve last year.
Music, prayer and good deeds as Waiuku enjoys Christmas
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The Christmas spirit was alive and well in the local region as the holiday season arrived in full swing in December. Local churches got together to put on a relaxing and uplifting combination of song and readings at the Tamakae estuary, while the town plaza resounded to Christmas tunes in the sunshine with a local quartet. Meanwhile, the last quiz
for 2013 at local establishment the Wolf and Beaver saw quiz and pub participants turn up with toys and gifts to be distributed by Waiuku Family Support. The Christmas Quiz, which has now become something of a tradition, saw dozens of toys delivered to Family Support, which were wrapped and distributed by the group to local families in need.
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Community Gallery hosts award-winning artist The Franklin Art Gallery’s Community Gallery at Franklin: The Centre is hosting one of the region’s most talented local artists this week. The aim of the gallery is to mix local artists join with artists of national importance, creating an art calendar which continues to put Franklin on the art map, and the first for the new year features Robin Ranga, who combines being local, with being nationallyknown. Her solo exhibition of painting and sculpture opened last night (Monday 13 January). Wood carving was Robin’s first initiation into her art practice which awakened an appreciation for nature’s precision, resilience and fragility. She now works in a variety of
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media responding to her interest and inspiration from organic form and design. Following her notion that “perception is a personal interpretation in all we do, see and feel”, many of her works explore compassionate issues. Since graduation in 2005 (Bachelor of Visual Arts) Auckland University of Technology, she has become an award winning multimedia artist: 2009, 2010 and 2013 Finalist Portage Ceramic Awards, 2009 Franklin Best Local Artist Award (painting) 2010 Easter Show 2nd painting on board, 2011 Easter Show - 2nd Open Ceramic. Pictured left is Robin in her workshop and, inset, is the piece which was a finalist in last year’s Portage Ceramic Awards.
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Papakura Theatre Club going to the dogs? A fundraising event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 1 and 2, to help one of Papakura Theatre Company’s young club members. Gemma Rushton, who in November last year won the title of NZ Junior Dog Handler 2013, has won the right to represent New Zealand at Crufts, the biggest dog show in the world, held annually in Birmingham, UK. In March this year Gemma will be competing in the International Junior Handling Class against some 40 other junior dog handling champions from all over the world. The prize covers return airfares for
Gemma and her Mum, Maryanne, plus three nights’ accommodation in the UK but, to raise additional funds, a line-up of acts are providing some great entertainment. The entertainers include Marian Burns – Fiddler Supreme (Sunday matinee only); Mick Peck – the dazzling magician; Alex Milligan – with his wonderful tenor voice. Alex has appeared with Operatunity and NZ Opera – not forgetting he has also graced the stage at Papakura Theatre Company; Heather Wilcock – NAPTA Award-winning actor/singer; The Big Band; Matt Carr – actor/singer
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Situated only a few minutes from Waiuku vil age this impressive 4 bedroom low maintenance home wil suit many.An open plan family incl superior kitchen & quality appliances. Sep formal lounge. Ensuite incl spa bath & sep shower. Gas hot water & HRV, internal double garaging & ample off street parking. Please call for an appointment to view this impressive property.
3 bedrooms fully furnished bach at Matakawau on AwhituPeninsula. 2 mins to beach. Shed for the boat. Lots of family fun. Call Julie Q to view.
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Only 5 mins from town is this well-maintained, grazed 15-acre block suitable for stock and horses. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf663 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
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Substantial 217m2 home proportions in a delightful secluded location. Situated in a superb street in rural surroundings, harbour side overlooking breath-taking Waitangi Falls this 2 storey 4 bedroom home has many options, from family home, Home stay or work from home. To view this stunning property please contact an agent to arrange a private inspection. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf697 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075 Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
KIWI QUARTER ACRE - $460,000
4 double bedroom, master has ensuite. Open plan living with outdoor flow to fully fenced backyard with pizza oven & garden shed. Double garage with workshop as well as a carport. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.
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RUNOFF OR LIFESTYLE $650,000 + GST, if any
10 acres of gentle contour land set in a quiet rural location. 3 brms, open plan with 4 bay shedding five minutes from Waiuku. Phone Marleen to view.
This 16.2 hectares of desirable north facing property is located 6.5km from Waiuku main centre. This property has road frontage on two sides. Allowing access to a number of building sites. To view please phone Ray.
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Attractive 56.91 Ha approx on the tip of the Awhitu Peninsula just 30 mins from Waiuku. Proposed subdivision scheme commissioned for 25 lots under Rural Plan change 14. Vendor would potentially consider swap for dairy unit in upper Waikato.
Outstanding man cave with 3 phase power, carport & loads of off-street parking, fully fenced. 3 double bedrooms + study, master has walk in robe & funky ensuite. Open plan living with step down lounge with woodburner. Zoned for Sandspit Rd School. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh748
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Winners named
Rubbish challenge issued to Pukekohe residents
The three winners of the Green Door colouring competition which featured in the Post Newspaper prior to Christmas have been named. In the Under 5 section Taylor Alexander was the winner. The 5 - 8 years prize went to Kaelan Paranihi and in the 9 - 12 years section it was Crystal-Rain Nicholson who won.
A resident who has recently arrived in Pukekohe says she has been appalled at the lack of regard local people have for the beauty of the area, and says she is issuing a challenge to locals to clean up the region. Nicky Webber says it can be as easy as taking a rubbish bag with you when you go for a walk, but says something needs to be done. “I moved from Auckland city, to the beautiful area of Pukekohe in April last year to enjoy the lovely environment and country living. “I have been appalled at the scant disregard for the environment many people seem to have here. Apart from the weeks of fires burning around us during October and November, there are now piles of rubbish in the streets. This week my son, Sven Brasler, and I picked up this huge bag of rubbish from Buckville Road, (pictured at left).
Timely reminder from local police Waiuku Police Sergeant Simon Palmer says the local station has had plenty of burglaries to deal with recently, and issues a timely reminder regarding home security: • Look at your locks, window fasteners and deadbolts. • Improve the security around your sheds and garages. • Install a couple of sensor lights. • Consider an audio burglar alarm. • Get to know your neighbours and consider a support group. • Ensure that all your property is named, engraved, is identifiable, is photographed and a list is kept of serial numbers, makes and models.
“It only covered about 200 yards of the street so there is much more to be done! “The amount of smashed bottles, RDT cans, plastic of all kinds choking up the storm water drainage trench at the side of, what should be a lovely country road leading to the town, was nothing short of shocking. “I challenge everyone in Pukekohe to take a rubbish bag with them when they walk and collect all the non-degradable material they can find to protect our environment. “It’s easy and effective, and you just tie it up and leave it at the side of the road for collection. “Clearly much of the rubbish is from young people throwing anything they like out of their speeding vehicles! Please make it your mission as responsible citizens and parents to have a conversation with your family about this awful approach to our community.”
Warning over unlicenced tradespeople in Auckland area Auckland homeowners are being warned today not to use unlicensed tradespeople for plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying work. The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB), which regulates the industry, is calling on Auckland homeowners to ask plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers for their licence cards to ensure they are authorised to carry out the work. PGDB Chief Executive, Max Pedersen said it is illegal for anyone to do plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying unless they are authorised to do so by the Board. From 1 April each year, plumbers,
gasfitters and drainlayers must relicense with the Board in order to work legally in New Zealand. “We’re reminding homeowners not to risk their family’s health and safety or their insurance over the holiday season by hiring unauthorised tradespeople to undertake work.” “Unlicensed plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers potentially place consumers in harm’s way with their poor skills. New Zealanders have the right to have confidence that any plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying service provided to them is safe and compliant.” He added: “Anyone carrying out plumbing, gasfitting and drainlay-
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Date: Sat 25 Jan Time: 3pm-5pm Venue: Tamakae Reserve, King Street, Waiuku, Bring back the era of front to front dancing. Performances range from the early swing music of Goodman and Basie, Sinatra, The Andrew Sisters, through the newer swing bands like Louis Prima, Nat King Cole and Louis Jorden. Swing band Swing Riot willd create it an of fru ents out nutriPrima the perfect afternoon. ces
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The Waiuku Library is to close from the showing the colour scheme and new layout. end of throughout the day on the December 7, and will reThe library will also gain two more public Open holiday period, open on Wednesday, December 18, as it re- internet computers (making six in total) and with the its only exception being furbishes premises. move over to Tomizone Wifi during the cloChristmas Day, the Pollok Craft The Library will be increasing its floor sure period, which will bring it in line with Co-optoisinclude an oasisthe of arty tranquility space old council chambers. other council wifi networks. nestled the Awhitu Peninsula. With Work on began on the Council says the carpet chambers areafrom refurbishtiles are procured through craft and art a variety of local ment early Novema local supplier and were artists,inmany of whom are known Waiuku Health Plus, Ground ber. The walls have been chosenFloor, for their durabilinternationally for their work, the 30 Constable Road ~ Ph ity, 09 adding 235 8412 stripped back for painting that they are Co-op also offers a sunny sculpture and lighting will be imalso easy to maintain and 9am - 5pm garden and chance to stop for a HOURS: Mon - Thurs cost-effective. proved. Thea non-fiction Friday 9am - 3pm while on the drive, enjoy a collection willAwhitu be moving Saturday 10am - Council 1pm could not concoffee tea, and take in some of the into theorrevamped area firm the cost of the proand the that rest this of the collecject,site a spokesperson saytalent region produces. Hygienist now on tion will expand throughing various aspects of the out the old space. New upgrade were being done carpet will be laid throughout the foyer and by ACC Provider different sectors of council, and she was library, and there is a display in the library unable to provide a total costing.
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Horror start to New Year on Waikato roads
AA responds to stranded beachgoers As New Zealand beachside populations swelled during summer, so too has the number of calls to the AA from motorists stranded at the beach. AA Roadservice’s national manager John Healy says callouts from popular coastal spots soar during the summer holiday period as people
head to the beach for a holiday or take a day trip to cool off. “Nearly 60 per cent of callouts to beach locations over the last two weeks have been for flat batteries, difficulties with starting, or keys locked in cars,” he says. “Our service officers and contractors have accessed
a number of locked vehicles to retrieve car keys that have inadvertently been left in the boot, after people have dropped the keys inside while they’re unloading bags, or getting beach gear and picnic baskets out. “Because they’re relaxed and in holiday mode, people quite often make mistakes they wouldn’t normally make.”
AA Roadservice officer Larry Harbott says congestion heading north of Auckland City is the worst he’s seen in his 36 years as a service officer, which has made it more challenging to reach some beach locations. Mr Healy reminds motorists that if there is an animal or child locked in a vehicle, they do not need to be an AA Member to phone for help.
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Emergency services were called to the scene of a fatal crash at the intersection of Kopuku Road and Symes Road in Maramarua, at about 3.50 pm on Saturday. The crash involved a Kawasaki Roadbike and a Toyota Hilux Ute and is still under investigation by the Serious Crash Unit. At the time of the crash the driver of the Ute was travelling south and the Roadbike was travelling north. The ute was turning into Symes Road from Kopuku Road when the vehicles collided. The motorcyclist was transported to Auckland Hospital by Air Ambulance and later died at the Hospital. The driver of the Ute was not injured. The deceased is a 31 year old man from Auckland. Senior Sergeant Gael Mockford said that the large number of serious and fatal crashes in the Waikato is very concerning. The afternoon crash brings the number of people killed on Waikato roads this month to three. In January 2013 only one person was killed on Waikato Roads. This crash is the seventh fatal or serious injury related crash attended by members of the Waikato Serious Crash Unit in the week. “Every serious crash in the Waikato this week has occurred on rural roads. Police are concerned that drivers are becoming too complacent and not identifying the risks associated with driving in rural areas. Police urge drivers to be vigilant behind the wheel.”
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Have you ever wondered just how much faster a Formula One car is than your everyday runaround? Or even just a ‘regular’ Ferrari? To help provide petrolheads with the answer to one of the lingering questions to the meaning of life, organisers of the New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing celebrating Ferrari will run a unique on track pursuit at Hampton Downs to find the answer. In the red corner will be Guido Belgiorno-Nettis and his fire-breathing 1000bhp plus 156/85 Formula One car. In another red corner will be Kiwi ace Tim O’Connor in his enduro racing specification Ferrari 458 Challenge. And in the road car corner will be a yet to be confirmed driver in a current Fiat 500 ‘Bambino’. After its demo lap session, the Ferrari Formula One machine will make for the starting grid and will be followed by the 458 Challenge and the Fiat 500 which will leave the
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Following the tragic death of a child in Southland, Federated Farmers says it is working to improve New Zealand’s on-farm safety record across the board. In terms of relative numbers, there are an estimated 100,000 quad bikes on New Zealand’s farms compared to 63,167 road-going motorcycles and 23,298 mopeds. “Solutions to improve quad bike can be complex and if there was an obvious solution that made quad bikes much safer, then we would certainly support it,” they say. The Federation has advocated for safety aids to alert riders if their bike is in gear. This, along with an emphasis on training and the use of age-appropriate bikes, as well as helmet use, is having a positive benefit for safety. “The fact is that quad bike users need to be trained in active riding techniques, which are required to operate quad bikes safely across rural terrain. “In the case of conventional roll bars, the manufacturers and other researchers have looked at the risks and benefits of fitting these to quad bikes but the outcomes were mixed. “Quad bikes, just like any other piece of farm machinery and vehicles can be very dangerous and must be treated with respect by anyone operating them.”
Racer opens with a win Just a few days into 2014 and the reigning New Zealand Enduro Champion Chris Birch of Auckland was already making good his New Year resolution to “keep myself on the podium”, the 33-year-old KTM ace enjoying back-toback victories at Whangaruru, north of Whangarei, at the weekend. “I have a pretty busy time coming up now before the nationals begin and I’m heading to Singapore this week to conduct some coaching schools over there. There’s lots of cool stuff coming up for me actually ... mostly involving me coaching, but that’s always good for my build-up for competition anyway. Any time spent riding the bike is good time.” The six-round KTM New Zealand Enduro Championships, and Birch’s national title defence, are set to kick off at Whangamata on February 22, with rounds to follow at Wellington, the Riverhead Forest, Christchurch, Oparau and, finally, the series wraps up at Waimiha on May 10.
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Local rider aiming high Onewhero’s Jayden Turnwald is within strike range of the top of the New Zealand motocross rankings and he reckons it’s just a matter of time before he gets there. Judging by his recent form, this may be a realistic proposition for the 14-year-old Yamaha ace. Turnwald, who will start back at school as a year 11 student at Onewhereo Area School, near Pukekohe, finished runner-up to Hamilton’s Josiah Natzke in the junior 12-14 years’ class at the big annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville last January. He is hoping for a repeat of that performance, or even to celebrate a slight improvement to the No.1 spot, at the 2014 edition of the iconic event in just a few weeks’ time. His impressive form over the past 12 months certainly indicate that he’s on the right track. He finished third overall at the Waikato Motocross Championships, again behind winner Natzke, with Ngatea’s Benjamin Broad in the runner-up position, and Turnwald achieved the same
result at the Labour Weekend Motocross Extravaganza in Taupo. Turnwald finished third overall in the 12-14 years 125cc class at the New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships in April, once again behind Waikato’s Natzke and Ngatea’s Broad, and he has continued to secure podium placings at major New Zealand events since then. He took his YZ125 to place fourth overall in the 12-15 years’ 125cc class at the recent Whakatane Summercross, just after Christmas, and headed to the Valley Championships at Patetonga, near Morrinsville, last weekend in a confident mood and determined to achieve another top-five finish. “I’m often on the podium but always the bridesmaid, never the bride,” he shrugged. “Hopefully that will change soon.” In fact, it did change, as he finished 1-2-1 to claim the 12-14 years’ 125/250 class. “I will step up to the 1516 years’ 125cc class for the Woodville GP, racing the jun-
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Papakura wins protest into Northern League Pukekohe round confirmed Waiuku AFC’s position as the only club in the local region playing in the Northern Ferderation’s Soccer League has been lost, following a successful protest by Papakura City over their play-off matches against AFC Fury. Papakura now looks set to be part of the competition, and will resume their intense cross-district rivalry with the Jim Evans-coached Waiuku side later this year. Papakura were knocked
out of the league, but protested over the eligibility of some of the Fury players, and late last year Auckland Football announced the results of a complex investigation into the players. In a release, the Federation stated: ‘Auckland Football has finalised an investigation into the eligibility of players from the AFC Fury club following their Lotto NRFL entry playoff series with Papakura City FC held
in September-October. ‘After receiving an incident report from Papakura City FC; Auckland Football, with assistance from New Zealand Football, sought to clarify the status of players involved in the playoff from AFC Fury. ‘Following the investigation it has been found AFC Fury fielded two ineligible players in the playoff tie under New Zealand Football and competition regu-
Henson named assistant coach Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union has appointed their most recent centurion, Grant Henson as their ITM Cup Assistant Coach as the side looks to defend the Shield in 2014. The thirty-seven year-old former hooker will join Tana Umaga as the Set Piece Coach for the current Ranfurly Shield holders. Steelers Head Coach Tana Umaga said “Grant has great respect amongst the players, is hugely knowledgeable in the set piece area and is passionate about Counties Ma-
nukau Rugby which makes him an ideal fit for our environment.” Henson, who has played 101 games for the Steelers and coached the Counties Manukau U20’s last year, is thrilled with his new role. “This is a massive opportunity and I am looking forward to learning from Tana. “I am hugely excited about sharing my knowledge with our players and adding value to what has already been established.” Henson will take up his new role in late January.
Local sports results in brief Buckland Bowls The New Year was celebrated with Club members and visitors enjoying an afternoon of bowls together, followed by a ‘pot luck’ dinner. Saturday 4th January saw the 1 – 5 year men play their Championship Singles. This was won by Graham Jones, who will go forward to Centre to challenge the winners in this event from other Counties Club entrants. Buckland Runner up in this event was Brian Nicklin. Wednesday 8th January: Buckland hosted their first tournament for the year. This was an any combination Pairs Medley, which had an entry of 24 teams, and was sponsored by Challenge Pukekohe and Top Notch Trophies. Winners, from Pukekohe were Bryon and Gloria Duffin Runners up, from Manurewa: Meg Pennell and Spencer Smith. Third placing from Pukekohe: R. Walsh and Mary Bush. First Buckland team: Jean Scott and Alan Brash. Club bowling continued on Saturday 11th January with a drawn Triples Club Tournament, when Buckland hosted a full green of keen bowlers, who enjoyed a pleasant day, sunny weather and perfect greens. Waiuku Golf, Mid-week Open, Lion Nathan Tournament, January 9: Div One:1st Gross Courtney Maddern 70.
1st Nett: Todd Geayley 60 1st S/fd: Darren Whyte 44 2nd Gross Jonathon Morley 74, 2nd Nett Dominic Olson 65, 2nd S/fd Dane Morley 41, 3rd S/fd Frank McGrath 40 Div Two: 1st Gross Merv Price 82, 1st Nett Wayne Green 60, 1st S/fd John Hamilton 42, 2nd GrossJoel Stitt 82, 2nd Nett Bruce Wilson 66, 2nd S/fd Paul Parker 40, 3rd S/fd Christopher Peet 40. Longest Drive: Ladies, Joy James. Men Div One: Caine Robbie: Div Two; Steve Maynard. Nearest The Pin; Men; Div One Courtney Maddern, Div Two Simon Andruchow. Twos: Brent Dawson, Cam Fleming, Wayne Green, MitchellLee, Robert Martin , Frank McGrath, John Munro,
Gavin Penfold, Merv Price, Caine Robbie, Heath Sherrock, Colin Thomson, Darren Whyte. Saturday Haggle, Jan 11: Div One: 1st Todd Geayley 45, 2nd Terry Spencer 42, 3rd Hector Rei 42, 4th Louis King 41, 5th Neville Keys 41, 6th Cam Fleming 40. Div Two : 1st John Bancroft 47, 2nd Bryan Johnson47, 3rd John Penny 46, 4th Andrew Fennell 46, 5th Colin Thomson 43, 6th Lex Wilcox 42. Best Gross: Div One: Dave Yandall 73. Div Two : Andrew Fennell 81. Twos: Craig Chambers, Matt Dunstan, Wayne Green, Greg Lowe, Courtney Maddern, Paul Parker, Lindsay Russell, Brendan Watts, Willy Wilson.
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lations.’ As a result of the findings, Papakura City FC has been awarded the points from both legs of the tie and declared winners of the playoff series. Auckland Football CEO David Parker says the findings come after a thorough process which safeguarded the interests of both clubs and preserved the integrity of the competition. “We acknowledge this has been a lengthy process but, in the circumstances, both Auckland Football and New Zealand Football have done everything possible to reach an outcome as soon as possible,” Parker said. “Given what was at stake for both clubs and the Lotto NRFL competition itself, it was our responsibility to use every available resource to make a fully informed decision.” AFC Fury has the right to appeal the decision with New Zealand Football, but this appears unlikely.
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The all new North Island Endurance Series is all set to kick off in 2014 with rounds at Pukekohe, Taupo with the grand finale to be held at Hampton Downs. Experienced motorsport groups the HRC (Historic Racing Club), the Drivers Endurance Series, North Island Endurance racing Series, the Northern Sports Car Club, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, NZIGP and Taupo Motorsport Park have formed a collective board to organise and promote the series, which will run in June and July next year. The Board is made up of Chris Watson, John De Vere Ellery and Geoff Langham representing the Circuits and Race Organisers, with Kel McBeath and Karen Dovey representing the competitors and the newly-formed North Island Endurance Racing Drivers Club (NIERDC) respectively. The IRC and HRC have been running Motorsport New Zealand-sanctioned endurance series for number of years now and the series articles will be updated specifically to ensure they meet the requirements of all competitors and are exactly the same as the SIERDC rules that are used for the ultra-successful South Island series. This will bring much needed consistency to endurance rules and allow more freedom in some areas, such as the use of slick tyres. Last year 39 cars started the Hampton Downs combined endurance event and early indications are that separate races within a race will be needed to accommodate all the entries in 2014, again just like the South Island events. The 2014 dates for the inaugural North Island Endurance Series are the 6th and 7th of June at Pukekohe, the 5th and 6th of July at Taupo and 25th and 26th of July at Hampton Downs.
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Invitation extended to local women to join newest club One of the newest womens groups in New Zealand was formed in Drury last year and now, with the hurdle of official recognition now over, the group is extending a welcome to prospective new members. Based at the Presbyterian Church Hall, in Norrie Road, Drury, the Inner Wheel Club of Counties was officially chartered as part of District NZ291 with a luncheon at the Franklin racing Club in Pukekohe in December. Inner Wheel is an International Organisation for Women. Internationally, Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s voluntary service organisations operating in the world. With over 100,000 members in 103 Countries. As a non-government organisation, Inner Wheel representatives work within the United Nations on committees in Geneva, Vienna and New York to better the lives of women globally. As the sister organisation of Rotary International it works closely with its members on service projects. In New Zealand, there are 64 clubs spanning the country from Whangarei to Invercargill and including clubs in Fiji and New Caledonia. Clubs meet monthly to enjoy friendship and participate in service to the community, at home and overseas, and the newly-established Counties club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The progress of the group to official membership began in March of last year, when members of the District NZ291 Extension Team contacted local women with the aim of forming a local club. The Inner Wheel District of NZ291 incorporates the regions of Auckland, Northland, Fiji and New Caledonia. District NZ291 currently has 12 clubs including two offshore clubs: Noumea-Plaisance and Tokalau-Suva. After much discussion, it was decided to name the fledgeling club the ‘Inner Wheel Club of Counties’, but before it could be formed it needed to have 12 members. A loyal group of women have turned up to the monthly meetings, with members from as far afield as Clevedon, Papakura, Waiuku, Pukekohe and Tuakau, and they extend an invitation to anyone interested to join them on Wednesday January 22 (the fourth Wednesday of the month). For further information, contact secretary Lesley Murgatroyd on 235 5341. Pictured above right are some of the members of the new Inner Wheel Club; Judith Gee, Vicky Reeve, Pippa McLachlan, Lois McKay, Melanie Moylan (president), Sharon Rusden, Lesley Murgatroyd, Robin Fraser and Tracy Heslop.
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Exhibition ready - but will the venue be? There might be some busy days of nailing timbers in the coming week, with the The Waiuku Museum Society’s new barn set to host an exhibition on Sunday! The Society has been busy over the holiday break working on a new barn to display its large range of agricultural equipment and machinery, but one of its first displays will be local art, although yesterday afternoon it looked as though there was still a bit of work to be done. The Waiuku Independant Art Group intends to host a series of exhibitions in the new barn, which is nearing completion. The first of the art exhibitions will commence this Sunday, (January 19), from 10.30am. For more information, contact Peter on 235 9999 or Sonja on 235 7837.
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HAIR DRESSING THE Cutting Room Hair Salon. 33 Breaker Grove, Waiuku. Ladies cuts frm $30, Mens cuts frm $25, Colours frm $70. Tues 11-3pm, Wed 9-5pm, Fri 9 til late, Mon & Sat by prearranged appts only. Ph: Steff: 235 7149.
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Waiuku Country Music Club Christmas Stocking Raffle Results. Winner no 615 Kathleen Turner. Thank you everyone for your support. Waiuku Guides – UK fundraising raffle. Results Pig – Julie and Lynn. Christmas raffle: Nancy, Barbara and Jacqui. Drawn under supervision. Thank you for your support. Waiuku Bowling tournament – Prescott Builders Waiuku. Sponsored by Gary & Diane Prescott. 1 – B Eagle, A Williams and L Hull. 2 – M Churchill, B Holmes and K Hull. 3 – J Cross, P Miller and J Palmer.
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AWHITU DISTRICT SCHOOL Fixed term Scale A teacher for a Y3-4 class. Position commences term 1, 2014. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated & passionate teacher to join our great team for 2014. Sound knowledge of NZC, current teaching and learning practices and a commitment to being involved in school-wide professional learning opportunities essential. Strengths in literacy, numeracy, inquiry and elearning will be an advantage. State other strengths in application. Applications close 5pm, Mon 20 January 2014. Please include a CV, covering letter and names of two professional referees. All applications emailed to Sheree Campbell principal@awhitu.school.nz.
INWARDS GOODS Reporting to the Inventory Manager you will be responsible for coordinating incoming stock from our suppliers. This involves ensuring stock is checked off and entered into our computerised inventory system in a quick and timely manner, and that stock flows through the business to reach the shelves in a timely manner to satisfy customer demand. This role is a physical, hands-on role in a busy area of the business. Accuracy, attention to detail, planning & organisation and communication are all essential skills for this role. Previous experience in warehousing and/or inventory management would be advantageous. The following skills/attributes will apply: • Ability to work as part of a team and independently • Strong organisation skills • Accurate handling and computer processing of all incoming stock • Assisting with stock movements/unloading, • Excellent customer service skills • Excellent communication at all levels • Maintaining standards and disciplines • Physically fit – as there will be heaving lifting, prolonged standing, lifting and ladder use If you enjoy working as part of a team and have what it takes then we want to hear from you. In return we can offer you a great working environment and staff buying privileges. To apply, please attach your CV and cover letter, and send it to waiuku@mitre10.co.nz Attn, Inventory Manager.
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