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A kilometre on his knees to fix slippery boards Next time you think your job is a bit tedious, spare a thought for Lloyd Stewart. For the past few days Lloyd, working for MES Services, has been contracting to Transfield to fix the new boardwalk area in Waiuku’s Queen Street. The boardwalk has been closed for some time as the original boards were found to be dangerously slippery. The solution? Into each board, router two 2.5mm deep grooves the length of each board, and insert, then glue, a narrow strip of fibreglass with an anti-slip coating into each groove. There’s over 600 of them, and Lloyd reckons that’s about 1.2km of routering and panelling. He laughs that he didn’t have kneepads the first day he worked on it, but that soon changed. Lloyd expects to be completed today or tomorrow, so it’s hoped the footpath may re-open in the near future. But when you walk on it, (in safety now), spare a thought for Lloyd.

Controversy after council approves 1080 usage in Hunua Auckland Council has approved the use of the poison 1080 in the Hunua Ranges, a decision which saw UnitedFuture Leader Peter Dunne immediately call for a five year moratorium on aerial drops of 1080. At its meeting on 9 October 2014, Auckland Council’s Regional Strategy and Policy Committee decided in favour of a proposal to manage pests in the Hunua Ranges using sodium fluoroacetate (1080). The proposal outlined the effect of significantly increased rat, possum and stoat numbers in the Hunua Ranges parklands and the limitations of current pest control methodology in managing high pest numbers. It particularly noted the impact this will have on the breeding success of threatened species and damage to the forest canopy. But UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne says the controversy surrounding the decision emphasises the need to take a take time out on the use of 1080 as a pest control method

to better assess its efficacy. “UnitedFuture policy is to have a five year moratorium on the aerial dispersal of 1080, for two reasons. “First, if 1080 is to be dropped aerially near urban communities or waterways, better information about the long-term effects of 1080 on not just the local bird population, but also human beings, needs to be established. “In the absence of this, there is a strong risk of adverse public reactions over time making it impossible for any form of intrusive pest control to be carried out. “That gives rise to the second reason for the moratorium – it provides an opportunity for redirecting some funding towards alternative pest control strategies and methods, and also for a more informed community debate about pest management strategies generally, and the role of 1080 in particular. “Otherwise, there is a real risk of mount-

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ing public opposition to 1080 leading to its being banned before effective alternatives are put in place, and that would be simply disastrous for our biodiversity,” he says. Council Committee Chair Councillor George Wood says this is a landmark decision for the future of the Ranges. “This was not an easy decision and one in which we considered a wide range of views and opinions. “We have drawn on the experience of other agencies and the expertise of scientists from across New Zealand to make a decision that confronts a very real threat to the Hunua Ranges. “Throughout this operation, Auckland Council will be looking very closely at the science and the practical implications of the use of 1080 – we will take these learnings to control pests and ensure that our bush and native wildlife is preserved for the future. “Council has a responsibility on behalf of

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the people of Auckland to get this work underway,” he says. This decision is site specific, applying to the Hunua Ranges only. Officers will now begin work on the operational plan, which includes seeking approval from the Medical Officer of Health, obtaining independent peer reviews, and setting down a timeframe for the operation. The operation will be carried out in mid-2015. Council will continue to engage with iwi, local residents and landowners, key stakeholders and interest groups as it develops this plan. “The decision has been made and councillors have provided some direction for officers, they will now turn their attention to planning the operation – the future of the Hunua Ranges will be a hot topic for discussion for some time to come,” Councillor George Wood added. • The vote was passed 17 for, two against.

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Bouquets and brickbats... You have a great newspaper and I actually prefer reading it to the other local rag. I particularly enjoy your Editor’s column. So much for the bouquet, now for the brickbats! I refer to your ‘From the Editor’s Desk’ column 7.10.14. Please use the words amount and number in the correct context. The word amount should be used when referring to a mass you cannot readily count. The amount of water, the amount of flour/rain/sugar/ timber/hair etc. The word number should be used when referring to something you could count as in the number of cars/people/regulations/errors etc.. I know that students have not been pulled up for misuse of these two words for a long time and not using the word number has be-

In response to the letter “Evolution should not be decried”, I would like to suggest that creation should also not be decried as an explanation of our origins. Bruce Brownlee is obviously persuaded regarding evolution, however I see biblical creation as a valid explanation. When I look at the amazing design and scientific complexity of the world around me, including DNA, I am personally convinced that the facts support creation and a flood catastrophe much more than evolution. There are many scientists who hold the

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Concrete ready to pour on Waiuku’s new 6.3km walkway Visitors to Waiuku’s Lady Jane Reserve in the last couple weeks may have seen some strange pegs and white painted lines on the ground, while on View Road truckloads of slag have been delivered at the back of the school fields, and a digger has been working on the hillside above King Street. All of this activity marks the start of the first section of the Waiuku Estuary Walkway. Stage one of the planned 6.3km walkway is underway with 260 metres of walkway being installed by local contractors Bordillo Ltd. The walkway is two metres wide at request from Council to allow for growth in users numbers as both Waiuku and Auckland grow. The walkway is concrete, more expensive initially but over its long term life it’s more

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day, and collect three truckloads of calves and transport them to school. There were no lambs, pets of beef calves at calf club in the early days. Only dairy calves, both light breed and heavy breed could be entered. During the late 1940’s, a new competition began for yearlings, whereby children could bring their one-year-old animal; their calf from the previous year’s calf club. In the 1960s eleven dairy farms were gobbled up to make way for the new Steel Mill. During the psychedelic age of flower power, calf club at Glenbrook School lapsed. Calf Club was held just three times in the 1960s. Calf club was rejuvenated in the 1970s. Lambs were introduced for the first time, many of them coming from the NZ Steel sheep farm. The boom in the goat industry in the 1980s led to the introduction of a goat section. Another change came with a beef calf section due to the increase in lifestyle blocks, and more recently chickens, horses, dogs and gardens were also added to enable all children without access to a farm animal to have the chance to participate. Many Glenbrook families have had several generations of children attend Glenbrook School, and compete at calf club. The Smalleys, Collies, Conroys, McGregors, and Carters all have a long history. This year there will be 31 calves on display, along with 30 lambs, goats, chickens, edible gardens, sculptures as well as some fantastic classroom art displays. Glenbrook School extends a warm welcome to the community and especially anyone who has been part on calf club over the past 75 years to join them. Judging starts at 9.30am.

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Free financial help on offer this week 16) from 10am to 2.30pm at the Franklin Baptist Church, 128 Victoria Street West, Pukekohe. They will also be at Bookinopolis on Massey Avenue Pukekohe from 10am until 3pm with information about FFS services. Two special workshops focusing on retirement are being held in November. One looks at planning for your retirement and the other at managing your money in retirement. There is no ‘retirement age’ in New Zealand. NZ Super is paid from age 65, but you don’t have to stop working to get it. These days, more and more people are working beyond 65 either full-time or part-time. Everyone’s retirement needs are different. To work out how much you will need, think about how long you will have in retirement, what sort of lifestyle you will want, and where you will live.

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Tuakau company gets clearance The Commerce Commission last week granted clearance to Tuakau Proteins Limited to acquire the Tuakau rendering and trucking businesses and the Hawera rendering plant and equipment owned by Graeme Lowe Protein Limited (Lowe). The Commission considered the competition effects of the transactions in markets for both the supply of toll rendering and the

collection and purchase of poultry, beef and mixed species raw material, mainly in the lower North Island. It also considered the effects on the supply of rendered outputs in New Zealand. The Commission is satisfied that the acquisitions will not have, or would not be likely to have, the effect of substantially lessening competition in the affected markets.

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will look at this text and then we will have some fun in mining it deeper and deeper and finding more wonders and concepts as we go forwards. Our verse for today is found in

Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” All very simple on the

surface, so let us drill down deeper and explore. Now Scarlet is Strong’s #8144 which just says that it is dyed, marinade in cooking terms. Crimson is Strong’s #8438 and this also points us to cloth dye. Now Adam is connected to Strong’s #119 which is dyed red. Now Adam was made from red mud so God called him red mud, Adumdumah in Hebrew, but the dum dum is the red red, or very red man, or ruddy as used in other places in scripture. Now the other colour is again all the same, White is Strong’s #3835 is Laban, or white bricks. Snow is Strong’s #7950 points us back to whiteness. So from red and white we get Adam and Laban, now we all know about Adam as a good guy, who did a dumb thing at the forbidden tree, but Laban was a bit of a shrewd businessman who always made sure that he got the largest portion of any business transaction. The thing that scripture does record good about him was wives.

If you wanted an “A Grade”, Top Class, dedicated Christian wife, who was also stunningly beautiful, well you just went over and saw Uncle Laban or his family and there were plenty of fantastic women to choose a fantastic wife from. Now in scripture, the themes are normally very closely related so the concept in one form will assist us to understand it in another form. Now as Isaiah got us started on “Comparisons,” I think that we have the right to play some more in themes we understand better. In his day, glistening white brick may have been popular at the building supply merchants, but today the white brick has got a whole lot thinner and is now glistening white tiles. Still made from clay, so we have not deviated from base principles, just now we can visualize and comprehend it a whole lot better. So we take good ole sturdy Adam (Red Brick) and build our edifice, there it stands in its wonderful robustness, but boring red colour. Now our verse gives us a colour change, so let us order a fair few pallet loads of Laban (glistening white tiles) and what a difference a tile makes. No longer boring and red, it is pure, white and glistening in the sun, a real knockout now.

There is in scripture another object that is coated

and the structure is hidden, and that is the Ark of the Covenant in the Most Holy Place. Now this was timber, clad in gold plate. Now during the second world war, the British had a problem with buildings burning down, and quite a few burned because the fire outside, burned through the wooden door and thus the fire came inside. Fireproof materials went into the war effort so that left a problem, well that was until it was noted that metal cladding over wooden doors, made a very effective fire door, fireproof. Now the Ark of the Covenant was made of Shittim Wood. Now Shittim Wood, we would understand it more in relationship to Gum trees. The wood is great, hard to work and hard to get a straight plank, but a finished polished piece of furniture has a very unique and fantastic grain, beautiful. This in Hebrew is likened to human flesh. Now Gold is always connected to God and gold chain

is connected to law, hence Mayors have mayoral chains, or evidences around his neck that he is in authority, he is the law. Now back to the start, red mud, now glistening white. Grainy timber now pure shiny gold, and fireproof. So where is this going you may ask, well mud and timber is connected to you and I in our sinfulness and shortcomings. A wee Heavenly treatment and we disappear and there in its place is just an amazing object, but it still bears the likeness and form of the base structure beneath. We Christians on this side of Calvary call this “The Robe of Christ’s Righteousness,” or that which covers our lacking, and we are no longer seen, but as Paul said “Christ liveth in me,” (Gal 2:20)

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Paul also plays in concepts relating to our subject in 1 Corinthians 3:11-14 “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.” Here we see that being fireproof is very critical. If we go back to Laban and adapt him a wee bit and make him now a ceramic tiles, still related products, we can also make our verse fireproof. That added to this verse and we complete our mental gymnastics quite well. In Ezekiel 28:1416 we get that in the perfect eternity past, Satan was Lucifer and worked for God and stood right beside him, but the verse gives us the distinct

It was the end of an era for the Waiuku region last week, when Lex and Karen Mills, former owners of Waiuku New World, handed over the reins of the operation to new ownership. Lex and Karen have owned the New World store for 12 years, a business which had its origins in the former Wallace Supplies store in Waiuku. Lex retained for the town many mementos of those days, including the original chair for clients at Wallace Supplies, and the original delivery bicycle, which has been displayed at the New World store. Under Lex and Karen’s ownership, the business established a new flagship store in Waiuku, one which has featured in television advertisements for the New Zealand Netball side on a couple of occasions. Recently, Lex hosted a luncheon for suppliers

and staff, which was catered by the Waiuku Lions Club, and on Saturday evening, managers of the store and close friends farewelled the couple at a function at Waiuku’s Shires Restaurant. The guests and the guests of honour enjoyed a meal at the restaurant during the function arranged by Nicky Black. The respect and admiration the couple have earned was evident when people paid tribute to them. “Lex is going to be sorely missed by his loyal staff, his happy customers, his numerous business associates and the many friends he has made in Waiuku,” one of the guests said. Lex and Karen are well known for their generosity toward local events, their support of many schools, clubs and charities as well as for many other donations made quietly and without any fuss.

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21-year memorial project visiting Franklin Labour Weekend is the start of the Glenbrook Vintage Railway’s busy operating season. This year they celebrate their 38th consecutive operating season since first opening in 1977. This year, to celebrate this milestone, the volunteer team have put together a special event for the public to enjoy. A very special steam train will be visiting the vintage railway; having travelled on a national tour train from Steam Incorporated near Wellington. The unique steam locomotive is ‘Ab’ 608 named ‘Passchendaele’. This 1915-built steam train has just been returned to steam after a 21 year restoration by the dedicated team at Steam Incorporated. This steam locomotive holds a special place in many people’s hearts, having been chosen to be a mobile World War One memorial for all of the New Zealand Railway’s staff who fell during the Great War. The name ‘Passchendaele’ was derived from the Belgian village of Passchendaele, near Ypres, where four major battles were fought during the First World War. The New Zealand division was deeply involved in the third battle of Passchendaele in 1917, when our troops suffered their greatest ever casualties in any one day. ‘Ab’ 608 will be making a star appearance on Labour

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The unique steam locomotive ‘Passchendaele’. This 1915-built steam train has just been returned to steam after a 21 year restoration and will visit Franklin on Labour Weekend. Photo: David Macuilaitis. Day; Monday October 27. The day will kick off with a World War One commemoration service at Glenbrook Station remembering the battles of Passchendaele and featuring a formal wreathlaying onto the steam engine. This will be followed by a Chaplain, Bugler, Cadets and other military personnel, invited guests; including KiwiRail, and possibly a flypast by the Warbirds. After this commemoration service, the steam train, ‘Ab’ 608, will then depart Glenbrook Station at 11am for a trip over the heritage line to Waiuku & return for the public. After lunch, another special attraction will take place. The Glenbrook Railway’s ‘Ww’ 644 steam locomotive will couple up to ‘Ab’ 608 Passchendaele and will perform ‘double-heading’ specials. This is a very rare

opportunity, and a fantastic experience for everyone to see to steam engines working in tandem over the heritage railway. Visitors on the day will have the chance to ride on this special train service. Something which will be of interest to many visitors will be the chance to experience a ride inside the cab of one of Glenbrook’s steam engines. These cab rides will be on offer at a small price at the Glenbrook Station and is again a rare opportunity to see these steam giants up close and see how the crews operate these classic machines. Added attractions for everyone to enjoy will be the displays of classic cars from various car clubs, vintage tractors and machinery, and of course a large display of military vehicles and equip-

ment including demonstrations performed by the military groups. A large range of heritage locomotives will also be on display at the Glenbrook Railway’s Workshop which includes many steam trains which rarely are seen by the public. Plenty of other entertainment is also planned for the weekend, so there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Organisers say this will be an excellent weekend for everyone to witness something unique, and also pay their respects to the men of the First World War. It promises to be a great family day out at one of Auckland’s best kept secrets. This will probably be the one and only time this historic steam train will ever venture north and visit the Glenbrook Railway, so it is an opportunity not to be missed.

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Rural Contractors New Zealand is questioning the high cost of machinery and parts that contractors and farmers are currently paying. RCNZ President, Steve Levet, (pictured right), says with the falling forecast milk price for the coming season dairy farmers are going to be careful when making decisions this year – and cost cutting will be top of mind. “With the reality of a lower dairy payout this year, sheep and beef farmers already under the pump and arable producers also feeling the squeeze – further pressure is going to come on contractors to at least hold or reduce

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Outstanding Pukekohe Intermediate swim team Over 120 sports-minded youngsters represented Pukekohe Intermediate School at the NZ Aims Games held in Tauranga recently. Over 7500 Year 7 and 8 students from 228 schools from all over New Zealand and Australia participated at the tournament. There were some great results for the Pukekohe squad, particularly in swimming, where Liam Hosking (centre in the picture above of the swim team), recorded a gold in the 50m breastroke, a silver in the 200mm breaststroke, and a bronze in

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School holiday trek Lois Templeton, of the Pollok Craft Co-op, snapped this photo of four local lads who decided they would do something a bit different in the school holidays. The four, Joshua Douglas, Mathew Douglas, Andre Welagen and Ben Parry, abandoned their games consoles for the day to attempt the walk from Awhitu Regional Park back to Waiuku. Lois said it was great to see youngsters looking for a new challenge. (We can report they almost made it back, getting picked up by a parent after tramping more than 22km in the afternoon!)

Restrictions on ‘legal high’ sales sites Auckland Council’s Regional Strategy and Policy Committee has voted to adopt its proposed draft policy on psychoactive substances and consult on plans that would see the sale of the products restricted throughout the city. While council cannot legally prevent the substances being sold once licensed by government, it can ensure that the retail outlets selling the products are not near vulnerable communities, schools, or treatment centres for mental health issues or substance abuse. The decision to approve the draft policy and put it out to public consultation comes while the government has temporarily restricted the sale of the products. It is expected that the consultation and implementation of the policy will be complete ahead of the resumption of licenses being granted by government. Committee chair councillor George Wood says that the decision to approve the draft policy was the correct one and that public

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Waiuku’s Unichem the hub of a rural township Waiuku pharmacist Kevin Daly says one of the features of the Unichem Pharmacy on the town’s Queen Street is the pride he takes in ensuring the business doesn’t just serve the community - it is a big part of the community. “It’s the personal touch that I think is very important. We are on a first-name basis with many of our clients, and we look after families, we go the extra mile and often go out of our way to help them out.” That extra service, something which has disappeared in many larger towns and with ‘chain store’ operations, is something many local families can testify to. Over the past few years, Kevin and his staff have found that they have become more involved in hospice care for people in the local area, and he works closely with Franklin hospice nurses. Many is the time that a local family have needed additional medication outside normal hours, and Kevin has driven out to handdeliver the prescription. “It’s not just about dispensing the medicine, it’s about providing advice and helping people manage their drugs,” Kevin says. “We can make up medicines in blister packs to make it easier to manage the right pills at the right times, and we also liaise with the local doctors and sit down with people and explain the best way for them to maintain their drug regimen.” One of the ways in which the Unichem pharmacy harks back to the ‘village chemist’ days is the advice which the staff and the experi-

enced pharmacists can provide. “Often we get people coming to us before they have seen a doctor, and we can give them some tips and put them at ease. It’s not a replacement for a doctor, but it’s common sense, based on our experience, and often just having that someone as a sounding board is something which people appreciate.” Kevin adds that his team can offer strategies for managing ailments, based on their experience. “It’s old-style, in many ways, but there’s very much a community feel about the business.” But, as he says, it’s something the community have grown up with, and it’s something he cherishes about the town, where he has worked now for more than 15 years. Kevin started as a pharmacist in Manurewa after an interest in chemistry at school, and started working in Waiuku with Don Barker at

Barker’s Pharmacy before the business was bought by Graham and Patricia Smith, and established in the current site in Queen Street. Graham and Patricia still own the building that houses what is now Unichem, and that continuity of local chemists adds to the strong sense of community which is so important to Kevin and his wife Raewyn. While the business has changed in many ways over the years, and a modern-day chemist now stocks everything from sunglasses to hair dye, from photo developing to lipsticks, and from gifts and perfumes to passport photography, retaining the ‘local shop’ atmosphere is still a priority. The business currently employs two pharmacists, and two pharmacy technicians as well as photo lab staff and has expanded as the town has grown. Technology developments

have seen major changes in the photo lab department. Although the lab can still make prints from slides, the digital era means they print from facebook, from camera phones and can produce electronic passport photos. As well, the lab is very experienced in photo restoration and digital media and can produce commemorative items with your favourite image as well as canvas prints. The Unichem pharmacy has also recently joined the Living Rewards programme, which offers clients a chance to receive reward vouchers with purchases or prescription items. But while the town’s population has increased significantly, and is set to boom in coming years, Kevin says it’s vital the town, and the people within it, retain that same sense of identity which first attracted him to the rural region. “Waiuku is a community, a true rural community. “It’s important we support each other and support out local businesses, otherwise we could just become another dormitory suburb of Auckland. And that would be a shame.”

Proud to be part of your community Call in and see Kevin and our friendly local team for all of your pharmacy needs, photos, health, beauty and giftware. We are now offering Living Rewards, so visit livingrewards.co.nz for more information or ask about your reward points instore.

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News Bites Still time to enter great scavenger hunt Raising Funds for Franklin St John

Pukekohe Fashion Parade is this Saturday, 18th October from 6 - 9pm. This event is set to be a fantastic night out with amazing local fashion on show. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

10 years of Awhitu Country Markets

Awhitu Country Markets 10 year celebration will be held at Matakawau Hall from 10am - 2pm on Sunday 26th October. The event will feature smoked fish, roe, eels, cheeses, salami, bacon, organic produce, breads/ spreads, arts and crafts, big breakfasts, great coffee and much more. Ph: 027 2800 208 for enquiries.

Franklin Local Board Meeting

A meeting of The Franklin Local Board will be held on Tuesday 28th October at the Local Board Chambers, Pukekohe Service Centre at 82 Manukau Road. For more info: 09 301 0101.

Wife After Death

The Waiuku Theatre Groups upcoming production, Wife After Death by Eric Chappell - directed by Jo Scobie - are now on sale on eventfinder. The show will be held from the 6th until the 22nd November. Tickets cost $16.

There’s still time for local youngsters to put together their collage of found items for the St Andrew’s Centre Scavenger Hunt. The competition runs through the school holidays, but also continues to November 1. Entrants are asked to collect

41 items and arrange them on a card suitable for hanging and display. There are four age groups for entrants, and age group winners as well as the viewers choice and other examples will be exhibited during the Festival of Flowers later in No-

vember. There is one point allocated for each item collected and marks out of 60 for creativity. For further information, a list of items to be collected, or to drop off an entry, contact the St Andrew’s Centre in Queen Street, Waiuku.

A honey of a business breakfast The Papakura/Franklin Business Breakfast on Thursday November 6 offers a breakfast networking opportunity for business owners to the south of Auckland. The upcoming breakfast, which starts at 7.30am at Bruce Pulman Park, features a duo of guest speakers – Happy Valley Honey New Zealand Managing Director Mark Harvey and his daughter Narissa who is in charge of sales and marketing. They will provide insights into the growth and expansion of a company which is now a leading New Zealand supplier of quality natural bee products, including New Zealand’s only commercial royal jelly. Happy Valley Honey was founded in 1975 and has grown from a hobby, to a shop, and on to the current Drury manufacturing site. In 2011, Mark Harvey became a shareholder alongside the Lipscombe family, and Happy Valley is now a two-family company. Mark has held senior finance roles at Carter Holt Harvey, Blue Star Group & P&O Australia and has been involved with several start-ups and businesses across various sectors. Narissa was involved as a consultant in a re-design of the Happy Valley brand in 2011, and then joined the company to focus on growing the brand, export markets and product development. The Harveys have taken the business from being a boutique honey producer to a leading brand in the market, and are focused on

expanding the company. Registrations for the breakfast are essential as numbers are limited. The event costs $20 and is held at Bruce Pulman Park, Gate B, 90-138 Walters Road, Papakura. For further information go to businessauckland.com and search the event listings.

Thomas Day coming Join Thomas the Tank Engine is returning to the Glenbrook Vintage Railway on November 8 and 9. Sir Topham Hatt the Fat Controller will be in attendance as well as Thomas, Bulgy the Bus, Terrence the Tractor, and Rusty. Entry into this event is free, and parking is also free. Gates open at 9am and shut at 5pm. The train fare includes a ride on one of the steam trains that travels down the Glenbrook line, with a stopover at the train depot shed where passengers can see many other Thomas engines. The fare also includes a ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine at Glenbrook Station, a discounted ride on Bulgy the Bus, and all of the children’s entertainment located at Glenbrook. Children’s entertainment includes face painting, two large bouncy castles, story telling, Thomas train set, Thomas video area, and more.

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Franklin property prices grow faster than Auckland region While property values in some areas of New Zealand have started to slow, the latest figures from the QV Residential Price Movement Index show Franklin as a region has been outperforming most Auckland suburbs. Over the past 12 months Franklin’s property values have increased by 12.3%, with only two areas of Manukau increasing at a higher rate in the Auckland region. However, statistics suggest Franklin’s growth may have slowed in the past three months, with growth figures similar to Auckland City, North Shore and Waitakere in that period. QV National Spokesperson Andrea Rush said, “The New Zealand index is showing an increase in residential property values but the rate of growth continues to slow.” “Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin saw home values increase, while Tauranga remained flat over the past three months.” “Wellington values continued the downward trend of recent months and Hamilton values were also slightly down over the past three months.” “Following a lull in sales activity and low listings in the lead up to the election, the election result coupled with the coming of spring and stable interest rates is bringing renewed interest and activity to the market.”

The Auckland region as a whole saw residential property values increase by 1.8% over the past three months and 10.3% year on year. All areas of Auckland saw home values increase over the past three months. Auckland City – Central values bounced back rising 1.8%. North Shore City home values increased 1.4%: Manukau City rose 2.1% and Waitakere increased 1.6%. Franklin increased 1.4% in the same period. QV Valuer Bruce Wiggins said, “Values are still rising but rate of growth has slowed significantly.” “There could be a number of factors that have contributed to this over the winter including a low number of listings, the traditional winter effect, and the lead up to the election however there is now increased activity being reported in the market.” “Those living in their first home who may be looking to upgrade to a larger home may find the gap between what their home is currently worth compared to the next step up is substantial. For example a home bought three years ago in the $400,000s could now be sold for around $700,000. However, the next step could be around $1 million and for some this may be a step too far in terms of required borrowing.”

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New Zealand’s lack of affordable, decent housing is preventing thousands of children from achieving success at school according to one group. NZEI Te Riu Roa executive member and school principal, Lynda Stuart says overcrowded, damp housing as well as transience is severely affecting the opportunities for many children. “It’s time something is done. Everyday, school principals and teachers see cases where children have been sleeping in damp and less than adequate conditions. Sometimes two or more families have been squeezed into already overcrowded houses simply because of a lack of affordable hous-

ing,” she says, adding that poorly maintained homes mean children get sick and this “obviously affects their learning.” Figures released by the Ministry of Education showed that last year on average more than half the students at decile one schools changed schools part way during the year. Lynda Stuart says these figures don’t surprise her. “Schools work very hard to support all students, but many now change schools several times in a year and this causes major disruption to a child’s education and general well-being. It also has a big impact on our ability to work with families.”

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ANZ hosts building seminar

ANZ Pukekohe is to host a seminar for anyone considering building a new home or undertaking major renovations, but places are limited and bookings are essential. The seminar will be held on Thursday, November 6, from 6.15pm at the branch, and will cover the building process, how building contracts work and the pros and cons of fixed price contracts, as well as other costs you need to consider. It also looks at council requirements, getting plans drawn, obtaining quotes, creating a budget, getting value for your money, legal obligations and how to organise your finances during a new build or renovation. The workshop will include case studies from actual building and renovating projects. From building consents to budgeting, from cash flow to colour, organisers say the workshop will give you the knowledge to build or renovate with confidence. RSVP by 30th October 2014 to Lyn Penney 09 252 3914 or lyn. penney@anz.com

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A well-designed deck should combine comfort, intimacy, and functionality while looking as inviting as possible. If it’s well organized, it will be an indispensable place for relaxing and entertaining friends. If you’re feeling creative and are good with your hands, you can create your own deck. Be organized: establish a budget and make a list of the different steps involved in the project, including the purchase of building materials, plants and flowers. You might consider hiring a landscape architect or a landscape gardener to do the design or planting work for you. These specialists will know how to design and bring to life your dream deck!

relaxation time There is plenty of evidence that whirlpool baths are therapeutic, both for healthy people and for those suffering from chronic diseases such as arthritis. Other benefits include muscle relaxation, the oxygenation of the tissues, the elimination of toxins, and improved blood circulation. And of course, stepping into a hot whirlpool just feels great! A spa is perfect for some quiet time alone or for enjoyment with family or friends. Depending on the model, a spa can even be used during the winter.

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Stone and concrete substitutes have become essential design elements over the years. They’re durable, stable, require no maintenance and are easy to install. They are also a great way of really anchoring a landscape and highlighting certain elements. Stone is often used to build retaining walls, landings and terraced lawns, and to support elevated walkways, entries and patios. Blocks of genuine stone or its concrete imitation are perfect for demarcating flower beds and other landscape features. Paving stones come in various designs, which makes them perfect for creating sidewalks, patios, terraces and pool decks. They’re also ideal for luxurious entry ways. Concrete slabs are being used more and more for walkways, sidewalks, pool patios, elevated patios, rooftop terraces and other outdoor features. Both concrete and natural stone are used to construct durable and aesthetically pleasing steps. Decorative concrete borders lend a solid, finished appearance to many different hardscaping features. They come in diverse shapes, patterns and colours, as well as many different angles, allowing them to blend seamlessly into uneven yard surfaces. What’s more, concrete edging even makes it easier to mow the lawn. It can be used as a border around the pool, patio, garden, parking spot and so on.

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With over 100 stands and displays as well as free entertainment, transport options for local residents and home baking from members of the Pukekohe RSA Ladies Committee, this year’s Franklin Ageing Expo was another success. Visitors to the event said there were far bigger crowds than in previous years, and those who attended also turned up earlier, meaning the Pukekohe Indian Hall was filled with enthusiastic older people soon after the official opening at 9.30am on Friday. The expo has been designed to showcase the activities and groups available for seniors in the Franklin region, and it certainly did that, with something for every taste, whether it was quilt making, tramping, education, woodturning or more. There was a variety of health-related stands as well, providing free information for aged care and general health, and a steady flow of local entertainers kept the stage alive and the music flowing as people mingled, chatted and enjoyed the event, which is among the biggest of its kind in the country.

There was laughter as volunteer ‘Bronwyn’ parodied an air hostess while MC Les Ferguson ran through the safety requirements.

of the people Co-ordinator Chris Stabler, centre, with some Expo. behind the hugely successful Franklin Ageing

Jo Kelly was manning the stand for the Stroke Foundation, which has been a regular attendee at the Franklin Ageing Expo since the event began eight years ago.

Treena Harris & Kimberly Scott from Southern Podiatry with AUT Podiatry students Crystal Tang, Annie Soikham, Sherri Ball, and Siliva Havili, along with Rewi Manahi from the Shoe Clinic.

Members of the Franklin Bridge Club, Madeline Dodds, Ann Anderson, Nelda Wormald and May McRobbie.

Former All Black and Counties player Brett Codlin was on on the Hope Unlimited stand, with Melissa Tauroa and Dora McMillan.

Rose Radford and Helen Elley from the Tuakau Combined Church display. The linedancers kept the crowds entertained.

Red Hatters Vicki Haines and Elaine Baldwin were

Jeannette and Billy Ross were enthusiastic hosts at the Franklin U3A display.

a colourful duo on Friday. On the Franklin Health Group display were Lindy Bingham, Tamara Bennett and Caroline Lawrence.

Counties Shotokan Karate members demonstrated that age is only a state of mind as they ran through their weapons displays.

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of one Pukekohe route are among the changes proposed. Proposals for Pukekohe include replacing the current Pukekohe loop bus with three new circular bus services. These would run every 30 minutes throughout the day and connect with trains at Pukekohe Station. A bus between Pukekohe and Wesley College/Paerata will be retained. However it is proposed to remove the bus route be-

tween Wesley College/Paerata and Papakura. Later this year, a new hourly weekend train shuttle to Papakura will commence, and a later evening train during the week from Britomart will be added to the current timetable. At Waiuku, residents are offered three different bus routes to choose from. A service to Papakura through Kingseat, running every two to three hours and

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every hour in peak times; a service to Papakura through Drury running every two to three hours and every hour in peak times; or a service to Pukekohe running every one to two hours and every 30 minutes at peak times. Andy Baker, Chairman of the Franklin Local Board, says “Improved bus services connecting to trains are something people in Waiuku and Pukekohe have been demanding for a long time so it is really pleasing to see this consultation. “This is the opportunity for those who want to see better public transport to have their say on what the best services will be. “I challenge them to take advantage of this opportunity so we get the services that are best able to meet those needs whilst being efficient and effective.” Feedback on the Pukekohe, Waiuku New Network is open until October 17. For more information, visit AT.govt.nz/ NewNetwork

Help us improve bus services for Pukekohe and Waiuku What do you think? Give your feedback, from 22 September to 17 October 2014, on proposed changes to bus services.

How to find out more and provide feedback:

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Saturday 27 September

Franklin Market: Massey Ave Carpark, Pukekohe

8am to 12 noon

Tuesday 30 September

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Online: www.AT.govt.nz/ NewNetwork

Waiuku Drop in Day: Waiuku Community Hall, King Street, Waiuku

Saturday 4 October

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In person: Come along to an event

Blast to the Past Event: The AmBUSador will be on Queen Street, Waiuku

Thursday 9 October

Pukekohe Drop in Day: Franklin Room, Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe

3pm to 7pm

Saturday 11 October

Franklin Market: Massey Ave Carpark, Pukekohe

8am to 12 noon

In writing: Fill out the feedback form in the Pukekohe and Waiuku Consultation Brochure (available at our events or from libraries, service centres and local board offices) By phone: Call (09) 366 6400 or 0800 10 30 80

We are coming to Pukekohe and Waiuku with proposals that will change the way you use public transport. For Pukekohe this includes three new local bus routes running every 30 minutes, seven days a week, connecting with trains at Pukekohe Station. For Waiuku we are proposing a limited all-day bus service with the possibility of a weekend service. There are three bus route options proposed travelling either to Pukekohe or Papakura. Look out for the consultation brochure in your mailbox or come along to one of our events.

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Crash hasn’t dented confidence Waiuku’s Cory Holmes hasn’t let a last-race crash dent his confidence as the talented racer juggles commitments driving in both the Toyota 86 Series and the Ssangyong Ute Series this season. Cory says it was definitely exciting being able to drive two different motorsport classes at the same meeting, something which kept him busy with television coverage of both classes and then interviews as he races in these high-profile events. “It was certainly a lot to take in on one weekend with it all being so new to the Cory Holmes Motorsport team,” he said. “I was very glad to have my dad (former rally star Stumpy Holmes), there giving me good words of advice when need keeping me calm and my head on the right track. “I was very happy with my improvements over the weekend with both classes, especially in the Toyota 86 dropping my time by 1.6 seconds from Fridays practice, getting down to the same pace as the top runners in the class.” Cory says the extra time in the car is helping his race pace. “We were always moving forward and improving, which I was happy

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Skoda owners are a satisfied bunch, with 95 percent of those who responded to a Consumer NZ car reliability survey saying they would buy the same make again. Once regarded as a laughing stock of European brands, the Czech car has had a major uplift in quality and popularity since being taken over by Volkswagen. People should not have been surprised to see it come so high on the list, but they definitely would not have been surprised to see so many Japanese makers there. The most reliable models from this survey were the Honda Civic, CRV and Jazz; Hyundai i30; Kia Rio; Mazda2 and 3; Mitsubishi ASX and Lancer; Nissan Tiida, Suzuki Swift, and the Toyota Corolla, Prius and Yaris. Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Suzuki makes again scored highly in Consumer NZ’s survey of 11,209 members. The makes were all given an ‘above average’ reliability rating by their owners. As well as rating cars for their reliability, respondents also provided satisfaction ratings and stated whether they would buy the car again. Skoda scored the highest in both these categories. Questions about vehicle models saw the Toyota Hiace came out on top. Ninety-three percent of those who reviewed the van said they were satisfied or very satisfied and all said they would buy the same model again. Other car models that did well for satisfaction were Toyota Prius, Kia Cerato, Mazda CX-7, Suzuki Sx4 and Hyundai Getz. Those models with the least satisfied owners were Holden Captiva, Nissan Murano, BMW 1 Series, Nissan Primera and Volkswagen Passat.

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Volunteers thanked with Concern as mental health pressure luscious Lions luncheon intensifies in rural communities

Over 100 people thoroughly enjoyed a delicious luncheon prepared especially in their honour by the Lions Club of Waiuku at St Andrews Church yesterday afternoon. The luncheon was in recognition of the many volunteers who work so willingly, giving up their valuable free time to keep the Opportunity Shop going. “This wonderful shop has been a great place to ensure a bargain is had by all, a place to meet friends and feel part of an extended family, a place to spot the rich and famous shopping and a place so many have come to love. None of this would be possible without all the hard work and dedication of all of the volunteers,” one of those who attended said. “To all the helpers a very special ‘Thank You’, you are assets to Waiuku.” Below: Lions members Lynda Mellor and Barry Gibbon with Rev Dale Peach who will be leaving Waiuku for Christchurch in January and will be replaced by Rev Richard Gray, (far right), who will take over the reins in February.

Waiuku event as Rotary looks to a world free from polio Waiuku Rotary are hosting a free sausage These epidemics—which left thousands of sizzle in the Waiuku Town Square on Friday, children and adults paralysed—provided the October 24, as they raise awareness locally impetus for a ‘Great Race’ towards the develof Rotary’s international battle to eradicate opment of a vaccine. polio completely from the Developed in the 1950s, world in just another three polio vaccines have reduced years. the global number of polio Waiuku’s Bob Bettison says cases per year from many Since 1985 Rotary has many New Zealanders still hundreds of thousands to led the battle against recall the effects of the disunder a thousand today, alpolio and worldwide ease, which affected many though the disease is still parts of the world, including established in Afghanistan, cases have plummeted New Zealand in the early part Nigeria and Pakistan. from 350,000 per year of the 20th century. Since 1985 Rotary has Polio had existed for thouled the battle against polio, to several hundred. sands of years in certain arand kept the pressure on as eas, with depictions of the worldwide cases plummeted disease in ancient art, but from 350,000 per year to sevmajor polio epidemics started to appear in eral hundred. When India went off the list of the late 19th century in Europe and soon af- endemic countries in 2012, Rotary took one ter the United States,and it became one of more step toward eradicating a human disthe most dreaded childhood diseases of the ease from the earth for only the second time 20th century. in history, (the first was smallpox). By 1910, much of the world experienced Currently there are 3.5 billion children a dramatic increase in polio cases and epi- immunised against polio, and the Waiuku demics became regular events, primarily in awareness day is another step on the way to cities during the summer months. eradicating the disease completely.

Members of the Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand (RHAANZ) have identified mental health and wellbeing outcomes as one of the major disparities between people in rural and urban communities. Rural New Zealand is a major contributor to GDP. When it does well, the whole country benefits, so ensuring the health and wellbeing of our rural communities is in everyone’s interest. However, RHAANZ is particularly concerned with the pressures building on rural communities from a number of fronts, says chairperson Dr Jo Scott-Jones. For example, there is pressure from Government to double exports by 2025 while at the same time reducing workplace accidents and environmental pollutants. The public is also demanding more sustainable and cleaner farming systems. Then there are the economic and environmental pressures such as falling milk prices and the predicted drought in some regions. Rural people, particularly those associated with the business of farming, are being pulled in different directions which is creating big stresses, he says. “We know periods of reduced farm income, increased stress from the environment and drought cause spikes in mental health problems for people living in rural areas. “We also know mental health is a major issue affecting the workload of rural health services. We need people to come in and talk through issues at an early stage rather than waiting until everything collapses and there is a crisis. Having said this, we are also acutely aware of the health work-

force shortages in rural communities. ”According to the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network nearly a quarter of all rural general practices currently have a vacancy for

a GP, with some having more than one vacancy. Retention and recruitment of culturally competent health professionals in rural areas is another top priority for us” says Dr Jo Scott-Jones.

Rural suicides show need for resourcing Suicides are a sobering indicator of a community’s health and wellbeing and Ministry of Health data shows that the suicide rate among rural communities has been higher than for urban communities in recent years. Provisional figures released by the Chief Coroner show 529 people took their own life for the year ended June 2014. According to Federated Farmers who requested the data from Coronial Services, 22 of these provisional suicides were farmer related, up two from the previous year. NZ Police have confirmed that over half of the threatened/attempted suicide calls (56%) they received in 2013-2014 came from non-urban areas, says Ms Thompson. Dr Scott-Jones says, in 2013-2014 the suicide rate for farmers was higher than those dying from occupational related injuries. RHAANZ would like to see a similar level of focus, funding and resources for addressing depression and mental health issues in rural communities as is available for combatting health and safety issues in the rural sector. “It’s about training, building resilience, having appropriate access to high quality health services, ensuring people have the right skills to see the signs and to know when to seek help. “The main thing we need rural people to do is to seek help as soon as they need it. There is no shame in asking for support,” he says.

Help is available If you or someone you know needs help, you can talk to your local GP or nurse or if it is an emergency, do not hesitate to call 111. Alternatively you can visit or call: Lifeline 0800 534 354 Suicide Crisis Helpline (aimed at those in distress, or those who are concerned about the wellbeing of someone else) - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) Youthline 0800 376 633 Samaritans 0800 726 666 Depression helpline 0800 111 757 Rural Support Trusts 0800 787 254

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Buckland Bowls holds Fours Champs Below: the winning Ladies Fours team of Diane Main, Jean Scott, Bernice Maloney, Sydney Johnson.

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Tim Gregory runs a rule over the Steelers’ 2014 season and finds disappointment in the crowd numbers that turned up, but hope for a red, white and black resurgence in 2015. “So close, yet so far” is an idiom often used in sport, but is probably the best way to describe the campaign the Counties Manukau Steelers have had in the 2014 edition of the ITM Cup. Heading in to the season spirits were buoyant amongst the playing group, coaching staff and fans alike. The Ranfurly Shield had spent the summer months in Pukekohe making many appearances throughout the region, popping up at events like a member of royalty. There was no doubt how sweet it tasted for a province that had endured many heart breaking Ranfurly shield losses - and even draws - to keep New Zealand’s most prized sporting possession under lock and key. Even those locals with only a passing interest in sport could not help but be captivated and immersed in the affliction we knew as ‘shield fever’. The preseason yielded four wins from four games including successful shield defences against Heartland Championship teams Thames Valley and Mid Canterbury. Confidence was riding high, and the Steelers had one eye on their first ‘real’ defence against Otago scheduled for round 2. Perhaps their mindset was focussed too far from the task of taking it one game at a time as they struggled in round one against Taranaki in the competitions opening match in New Plymouth. A nine-all draw was the result in an ugly start to the season for both teams. The Steelers had nine days to shake off the rust before their encounter with Otago and managed to do so, winning a tight battle to the wire 29-25 to keep the fever alive for another week. One disappointment must be the lack of attendance at home matches. Was there a sense of complacency from supporters? Many had the common belief the team would cruise through their shield defences until a blockbuster show down with Canterbury. Whatever the reason was for the poor turn out, Hawkes Bay definitely took full advantage. Turning up to their shield attempt with an embankment only one third full at best. When we needed to build a fortress we got a sand castle. In one of the best advertisements for the provincial game, both teams played open and expansive rugby, the scores see-sawed

multiple times and it was Hawkes Bay who landed on top 27-21 when the pendulum stopped. The Magpies from Napier had swooped in and robbed ‘our’ log of wood. From there Counties Manukau hit a trough of poor form. Flat performances resulted in losses away to Manawatu and Waikato before a spirited effort saw them come up just short of title favourites Canterbury 28-20 back in Pukekohe. Premiership relegation began to look like a very real prospect. A flick of the switch was required and it came in the form of a 55-7 demolition job of Wellington. Steely Dan was doing handstands that day, the Steelers roared again as the Lions cowered. The win as vital for player confidence as it was for their survival in the top tier. Wellingtons sixth straight loss exiling them to the lower tier championship for the following season. A significant weight seemed to be lifted from the shoulders and Tana’s men dug in the next weekend for a scrappy and hard fought victory in the deep south, prevailing 24-10 against Southland in atrocious conditions. Then came the story of the season. After realigning himself with the Chiefs for the next two Super Rugby seasons, it was announced that the human headline Sonny Bill Williams would be joining the Steelers for their final two matches of the season against two of the competitions form teams Auckland and Tasman. The crowds flooded back in to see this cartoon character like figure play in our famous colours, albeit for only 20 minutes of the Auckland game when Counties already held an unassailable lead. The very presence alone of ‘SBW’ is the shot in the arm the province needed and his on field influence also helped the team topple Tasman in Blenheim to finish the season with four successive victories. In the wash up it was five wins from ten matches and only two bonus points proved the difference between the Steelers making the finals and watching from the clubrooms. Was the season an overall success? No. Certainly not by the standards set by coach Tana Umaga and the lofty expections of fans. But rest assured, the emphatic way the boys finished those last four matches of this year, it could well be red, black and white jerseys holding the ITM Cup skyward in 2015.

The Mens and Ladies Fours Championships were held at the Buckland Bowling Club over the week-end of October 4 and 5. The weather on the first day precluded any chance of play whatsoever and even on the second, occasional rain and strong, biting winds made play difficult

to say the least. The Ladies Championship was won by Sydney Johnson, Bernice Maloney, Jean Scott and Diane Main with runners up being Lorraine Worthington, Sue Walsham, Marie Ruth and Maureen Ferris. Four pretty strong teams contested the Mens event with some games being very

close. Eventually, the team of Tam Lowen, Allan Brash, Jim Ballard and Ray Walsh prevailed over George Harris, Lyall Agate, Dave Shirley and Ova Saloma. Both of the winning teams will now proudly represent Buckland at the Centre Champ of Champ tournaments.

Last week’s Waiuku Golf Results Tuesday Haggle 1st Michael Croucher 37, 2nd Lex Wilcox 36. Mid Week Open Div One; 1st Gross Jerry Kuggeleijn 75, 1st Nett Todd Geayley 67, 1st S/fd Dominic Olson 41, 2nd Gross John Morris 80, 2nd Nett Joel Stitt 69, 2nd S/fd Christopher Hone 38, 3rd S/fd Brent Dawson 38, 4th S/fd Aaron Capes 37, 5th S/fd Frank McGrath 36, 6th S/ fd Dave Yandall 36, 7th S/fd Roy Leaming 35. Div Two; 1st GrossJohn Munro 88, 1st Nett Mark Hammond 69, 1st S/fd Lindsay Russell 38, 2nd Gross Wayne Nepia 88, 2nd Nett Chris Rowe 72, 2nd S/fd Margaret James 38, 3rd S/fd Bruce Wilson 36, 4th S/fd Ken James 35, 5th S/fd Lex Wilcox 35, 6th S/fd Travis Geayley 35, 7th S/Amando Pereira 34. Longest Drive Ladies; Margaret James. Longest Drive Men; Div One Luke Dillon, Div Two Joel Stitt. Nearest Pin; Ladies Glennys Kerr, Men Div One, Rory Kimber; Div Two; J Filmore. Twos, Aaron Capes, Todd Geayley, Christopher Hone, Roy Leaming, Paul Manu, Kerry

Martin, Frank McGrath, John Morris, Colin Sutherland Saturday Haggle Div One; 1st Dave Yandall 41, 2nd Paul Loosemore 40, 3rd Aaron Balfour 39, 4th Craig Chambers 38, 5th Kerry Martin 38, 6th Darren Whyte 37. Div Two; 1st Lindsay Russell, 2nd Dennis Baker 38, 3rd Wayne Nepia 38, 4th John Hamilton 37, 5th Mike Derecourt 37, 6th Cam Fleming 37. Best Gross; Div One Craig Chambers 74. Div Two Dennis Baker 87; Twos: Aaron Balfour, John Bancroft, Chris King, Frank McGrath, Phillip Rashleigh, Colin Saunders, Darren Whyte. Wednesday Ladies Div One; 1st Glennys Kerr 40, 2nd Margaret McAllansmith 33. Div Two; 1st Mary Hull 42, 2nd Yvonne Hunter 34. Nearest Pin; Glennys Kerr. 9 Hole Ladies; Least Putts; Div One; 1st Bev Laurent 15, 2nd Ngaire Van Tilburg 18 c/b. Div Two; 1st Marlene Reimer 18, 2nd Mona Francis 20 c/b.

Season-opener on Patumahoe greens Fine weather and gusty winds welcomed 16 teams of enthusiastic bowlers to enjoy an Optional Triples tournament on Tuesday October 7 at Patumahoe Bowls. Sponsored by Patumahoe Village Bar and Kitchen, the visitors from neighbouring clubs were welcomed to the first tournament of the season to played on the Patumahoe greens, which didn’t disappoint. And with the wind helping to dry the green to a favour-

able smooth surface, conditions were excellent. Winners on the day were: Waiuku; Peter Sinclair (sk) Sam Compston 2nd, Joy Sinclair lead. Runners up: Pukekohe: Barry Williams (sk) Chris Walker 2nd, Len Corney Lead. Third placing: Composite: Don Kirkbride (sk) Dan Cameron 2nd, Alan Ferguson Lead. Best Patumahoe team: Sheila Fausett (sk) Ron Carlyle 2nd, Mike Swithenbank Lead.

Bowls Counties Manukau Inc. ran a two-team Triples event, which was run over two Saturdays, and one Sunday, with entrants from around the Counties Bowling Clubs. The club was delighted that the teams entered from Patumahoe Bowling Club came runners up. Teams consisted of: Sheila Fausett, Ewan McIntyre, Colleen Miller. Shirley Furniss, Russell Murray and Penny Wakelin.

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

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

Peter Winchester, Chris King, Dennis Conroy, Dennis Baker – Right: Professional Golfer Dominic Barson. Div 1: Best Gross – Jonathan Morely – 74, Best Nett – Brent Dawson – 69, Best Stableford – Kerry Martin – 38. (Others: Neville Keys, Alvin Russell, Brian Cronin, Chris King, Aidan Kelly, Chris Hedley, Dane Morley). Div 2: Best Gross – Richard Krauts – 87, Best Nett – Les Edwards – 67, Best Stabl-

eford – Mary Hull – 40, (Others: Jocylyn Paterson, Matt Dunstan, Ray Van Tilbery, Roy Leaming, Merv Price, Joel Stitt, Lal Craig, Owen Yorke). Twos: Brian Cronin, Luke Dillion, Jon Heaphy, Glennys Kerr, Chris King, Merv Price, Alvin Russell, Joel Stitt, Colin Sutherland, Bruce Turnall.

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

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Excellent course conditions saw some superb golf at this year’s Waiuku New World Pro-Am at the Waiuku Golf and Squash Club. Despite blustery conditions and the occasional shower, the course was receptive, as proved by the course-record 63 shot by professional Kieran Muir. 36 professionals and 90 amateurs attacked the course with varying degrees of alacrity combined with huge enthusiasm and although the enthusiasm dwindled somewhat before the end of the round all seemed fairly rewarded by the success of the day. Players were treated to whitebait fritters and other barbecue fare which tended to blunt the sharp edge of a poor performance by some of the locals in the esteemed company of New Zealand’s finest golfers. It was with a degree of sadness the club said farewell to their long time sponsors and supporters Lex and Karen Mills who have been behind this event since its instigation in 2012. The huge response from the professionals is testament to the wonderful condition that the course is presented in each year and this year was no exception. Results of the professionals top ten were: 1st – Keiran Muir – 63 (course record), 2nd – Harrey Bateman – 64, 3rd – Pieter Zwart – 65, 4th – Troy Ropiha – 66 5th – equal Mark Purser and Arron Harding – 67, 7th – equal Doug Holloway, Jared Pender, Daniel Ruttley and Andrew Webber – 68. The team prize: Mark Purser (Professional), Roger Weymouth, Lex Wilcox and Richard Krauts – 50 points on a countback. Two divisions of amateurs:

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Saturday 18th October, from 8am. 15 Ernest Shackleton Place, Waiuku. Toys, books, games, clothes, mattresses, bike, & general household items, all in good condition. No parking down driveway please.

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

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

Maintenance Powell’s PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. Fences, decks, refurbishments, Project Management, waterblasting, painting, wallpapering. You name it, and I most likely do it! Phone Mike: 235 2050 or: 027 459 4148.

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Ph 09 235 9385 0274 96 88 02 bill@deedprint.co.nz PETS POOCHIE PARK – Holiday home for dogs. Inspection welcome by arrangement. Ph: 09 235 0052 (A/H) or 021 856 555. E: pups@hotmail. co.nz for further info. Happy Tails Dog Grooming in Waiuku. Ph Ashley 092359581/ 021 248 4111. JANZ DOGS Professional Pet Grooming Service. 110 Victoria Ave, Waiuku. Small and medium dogs only Ph: 235 5550.

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

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

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

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situations vacant DELIVERERS Wanted for newspapers & pamphlets. Puke. Ph:027 417 1860.

Labourer required For Waiuku Production Horticulture unit. Fitness, strength, energy & reliability a must. Apprenticeship opportunity for a youthful person with an interest in Horticulture. If this is you please call Pam on:

027 2760506 between 7.30 am and 4 pm. SPORTS

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OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Upstairs from $110 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

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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. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

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Ted’s family would like to thank extended family, friends and neighbours for their kindness when Ted passed away. The visits, baking, cards and phone calls were very much appreciated, as was your attendance at Ted’s funeral. Special thank you to the St. John Ambulance, Waiuku Volunteer Fire Brigade, Police and Dr. R. Potman. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

TUITION

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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.

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

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First evening free for new players. Badminton evening at Waiuku College, Thursdays from 7pm, Cost $2. Not during school holidays. From 17 years up. Phone Wilma 235 2106 or Moka 235 0464.

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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Tuesday 21st Oct 2014, 7:30pm Waiuku Rugby Club Please contact Lynda 021 725 450 for any enquiries

WAIUKU DISTRICT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Annual General Meeting

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The Laurent Family would like to express their sincere thanks to friends and family for the baking, cards, flowers and phone messages received following the death of our beloved father and husband Cedric George Laurent. It was such a comfort to know that he had touched so many lives. Your support helped us to cope at this sad time. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to Doctor Potman and the staff at Franklin Memorial hospital. We truly appreciate all this support more than words can say.

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• Presidents report • Chairmans report • Presentation and adoption of audited financial accounts • Election of Officers • General Business

ALL WELCOME

Further info contact The Chairperson:

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Waiuku Tennis Club Annual General Meeting Tuesday 21st October – 7.30pm Come along and support your club We look forward to seeing you. Enquiries: Nigel Bradley 021 976997

Proposed temporary road closure It is proposed that Kemp Rd, Awhitu be closed from 8am until 8pm on Saturday 29 November for the Kemp Road Hillclimb. This closure applies to all except authorised and emergency vehicles. For further information please contact Auckland Transport on 09 355 3553.

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Karakia Mihi / Apologies Proxies Trustees Report Financial Reports - 2011 to 2014 Election of New Trustee Variation to Trust Order Lease Update General Business

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If any queries, please contact Whenua Kete Limited on 07 8738059, or email vmh@whenuakete.co.nz before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, 17 October 2014.

Franklin Local Board Meeting A meeting of the Franklin Local Board will be held at 9.30am on Tuesday 28 October 2014 at the Local Board Chambers, Pukekohe Service Centre, 82 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe. Find out more: phone 09 301 0101

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New Zealand Steel is currently seeking applications for the position of Casual Kitchenhand/Cashier in the Cafeteria. This position is on an “as and when required” basis. There is no guarantee of regular hours; however, the successful applicant would need to be available to work on demand, including occasional weekends and shift work. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with the day-to-day preparation, production and service of food products and related services, including cashiering. The successful applicant will: • have a focus on a safe working environment; • have food handling experience; • work well in a team environment and sole charge; • demonstrate initiative; • have cash handling experience; • understand great customer service; and • enjoy flexibility around working different shifts on demand Applications close 22 October. To apply visit: www.nzsteel.careercentre.net.nz Celebrating the history and future of New Zealand Steel

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