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A special reason to be loud on Friday The Loud Shirt Day fund raising event being held throughout New Zealand this Friday has special significance for Waiuku’s Zoe Thomson and her son Angus. Funds raised on Friday help The Hearing House and the Southern Cochlear Implant Paediatric Programme to provide free therapy to deaf kids around New Zealand. Zoe and Angus travel to Hearing House in Greenlane for regular therapy for the bubbly one-yearSamsung Galaxy Tab3 7 LITE Wi-Fi 8GB White • 1.2Ghz Dual Core processor • 2MP rear camera • Micro SD slot up to 32GB • All Share Play • Android Jelly Bean 4.2 • TVNZ On Demand and TV3 Now

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- a procedure which may go a long way to helping him learn to speak. On June 4 this year, his implants were switched on for the first time, and he could hear for the first time. “He could even hear the best sound in the world, his own giggle,” Zoe says. He is responding well to therapy, and raising awareness of the Hearing House cause is as important to Zoe as the funds raised themselves. Businesses and individuals will be wearing loud shirts in support of the charity, and Zoe will be manning a stall at Waiuku New World on Friday.

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Well, it’s just a few days until the general election for 2014, an election which, regardless of the result, will be remembered as one in which policy gave way to innuendo, and one in which election promises were hurled around with seemingly little rational debate. The National Party and Maori Party, as government and expecting, on polling, to be returned to Parliament, were quieter on the election sweeteners. But the parties that were further from the treasury benches seemed increasingly desperate to come up with almost any promise that may garner them a few votes at election time. My very rough estimate (admittedly done during breakfast while trying to find a shirt and eat toast at the same time, because I actually have a job where I get paid to do actual, you know, work) suggests that if we have a government comprised of Mana, the Internet Party, the Greens, Labour and New Zealand First it will cost the taxpayer around 175 trillion billion dollars a week. As far as I can tell, if we’ve got this combination leading the country we will have instant electric trains everywhere, plus buses at the drop of a hat, 100,000 new homes, an increase in the minimum wage, free solar panels for every home, a ban on mining, fishing and oil exploration, faster internet, a ban on government investigation (coupled with allowing hackers to steal private correspondence), and a ban on foreigners buying land. Of course, these policies will cost a lot of money, but that’s ok, they have already suggested a tax on irrigation systems. This election period has been little more than a political version of cheap reality TV. The trouble is, we will still have to live in the real world after September 20.

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Water quality testing should be extended In the Post Newspaper of 9 September there was an article extolling the Auckland Council’s beach water quality monitoring programme. If Franklin residents care to investigate this further (google brings up a map), they will find that there are very, VERY few monitored sites in west Franklin (2 out of a total of 69). My understanding is that there are fewer sites monitored in this area now than there used to be, prior to the amalgamation. I have raised this anomaly with our Local Board in the past, to no avail. The Awhitu Peninsula has many popular coastal beach-

No WINZ situation, but grateful for neighbours On Thursday 4th September, my partner and I had a meeting to discuss our situation. I had previously received a letter from WINZ, informing us that our pension had been cut in half. This means we can’t pay the rent or buy enough food to live on! The reason being that I have a trust. We were mis-informed from the start. But superannuation IS means-tested when you have a trust! On asking for some help, we

Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are seeking feedback on several new bylaws, including one which will enable council to impose a total fire ban. The draft Outdoor Fire Safety bylaw will enable Auckland Council to declare a temporary total fire ban in extreme fire hazard conditions anywhere in Auckland. Extreme fire hazard can be caused by extreme weather conditions such as high temperatures and low rainfall. The bylaw applies to several types of outdoor fires such as fireworks,

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were declined and told, nothing can be done for us! (Just a couple of old age pensioners I guess!) Our wonderful neighbours at Glenbrook Reach have been dropping off food and baking for us! It makes us feel very humble and very lucky to have such wonderful friends. You rock! Wayne and Jill Glenbrook

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es, including a Regional Park. Thousands of people visit these beaches every summer. Hundreds of baches line the coastline. Yet no monitoring at all now takes place at any beach along the whole length of the Peninsula north of Sandspit. Why not? We are part of Auckland, are we not? Other residents who enjoy our coastal beaches may care to question this with Council - they may have more luck than me. I hope so. Anna White Wattle Bay, Awhitu

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Lost, found Waiuku Police are holding the following items, found in; July: small child’s pink bike, (Valley Road). August: silver ring with paua colour flower, (Edgewater Parade), black boy’s bike (Axis Sport), (Sandspit Road walkway). September: 9ct gold & diamond ring, (Bowen Street), hearing aid, (Cemetery Road). To the person who ran out of petrol on Glenbrook Road, 27th August; Please contact the Waiuku Police to your advantage.

books,No.1359 DVDs, puzzles and more. Buyers were queued at the Town Solution 2 Hall 3 8before 9 7 1the 6 doors 4 opened, and the venue, recently re-opened 1 8 4 3 5 2 7 9 after fire damage, was ideally suited to the fund raising event. 7 4 2 6 1 5 3 8 9 1 7 4 3 6 8 5 6 7 1 5 2 9 4 3 4 5 9 8 6 7 1 2 Advertisement 8 2 5 1 4 3 9 6 3 9 6 2 8 4 5 7 7 9 8 2 1 5 6 13 Corinthians 12:1, Ephesians 4:8,11-13, faith should lay hold on all that it is possible

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to have as an endorsement of faith. {DA 823} When His disciples are connected with Christ, when the gifts of the Spirit are theirs, even the poorest and most ignorant of them will have a power that will tell upon hearts. God makes them the channel for the outworking of the highest influence in the universe. {YRP 307} Dear Reader, why not

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Awhitu network gets a boost Spark announced yesterday (Monday) that locals and visitors to Awhitu will notice improvement in mobile coverage and capacity in the area, as it has invested more than $175,000 on its infrastructure in the nearby Huia area. Spark’s investment in the Awhitu Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) site responds to the increasing demand for mobile coverage on both sides of the Manukau Heads. It aims to target areas particularly around the intersections of Huia Road, Upland Road, Huia Dam Road and Manukau Heads Road as well as Lighthouse Road. The site will give locals and visitors better quality voice, mobile broadband and text services over the Spark Mobile Network, which has been built specifically for smart phones. The improved mobile coverage is part of Spark’s commitment to open up access to mobile data and applications to rural communities. Spark is co-locating on every one of the Government’s RBI sites where it doesn’t already have coverage, and has an ongoing programme of new mobile site

builds and upgrades to improve coverage and capacity. Conor Roberts, Head of Public Affairs for Spark says, “It’s important New Zealand communities are able to access mobile services and this investment will ensure those who live, work and travel through this area will be able to make the most of what the Spark mobile network can offer.” Mr Roberts says rural communities and businesses have become increasingly reliant on mobile phones as their primary form of connectivity. “Fast broadband and mobile services are crucial for the success of rural businesses, education, health providers, and in bringing rural communities together.” he says. In this financial year alone Spark sys it is investing more than $5 million to co-locate on every one of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative sites where it doesn’t already have coverage. This is in addition to its ongoing programme of new mobile site builds and upgrades to improve coverage and capacity.

Warning after brazen theft in Pukekohe

Police are warning people to be alert to opportunist thieves after an incident last Tuesday in Pukekohe. A woman visiting her daughter was unloading her car of groceries, when someone stole her handbag which was in the passenger footwell. Then a male has ap-

peared acting as the good Samaritan asking if it was her handbag. The male then attempted to get the women to follow him down a right of way to the roadside, where he said he saw two youths going through her bag and claimed he took it off them. However, during this time,

someone entered the unlocked house and stole the woman’s credit cards and cash. The purse was found inside the house minus the cards and cash. If anyone has information regarding this event, the are asked to contact Police on 09 295 0379.

An early bird, at 105 years! Waiuku’s Beryl Bagueley may be 105 years old, but she was still one of the quickest out of the blocks to get her advance voting in for this year’s general election. Beryl was at the Waiuku Netball Courts to get her vote in, having missed the last election when she wasn’t feeling well. “Not to worry,” the then-102 year old said at the time, “I’ll vote in the next one!” When Beryl was born, in 1909, New Zealand’s Prime Minister was Joseph Ward. Since then, Beryl has lived through the careers of a further 25 Prime Ministers. In terms of local government, Franklin County was yet to be enacted - it was not until Beryl was three years old that under the Manukau and Franklin Counties Act 1911, Manukau County was split into Manukau and Franklin counties, both being formally constituted on 1 April 1912.

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Top-class training for students Waiuku College’s Year 12 catering students have been given the opportunity to work in partnership with Agave Restaurant at Castaways on Thursday night to produce a three course meal in the internationally-known facility. Public have an opportunity to sample the skills of New Zealand’s chefs of the future, while enjoying the ambiance of the hilltop restaurant overlooking the Karioitahi Beach. The students will be responsible for all the planning, preparation, table setting, service, cooking and kitchen hand work. The menu is three courses with a set entrée and dessert and three choices available for the main meal.

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“This will be a wonderful experience for the students and finishes off all the work they have done this year with the units of work they have been doing with Service IQ. This also gives them the opportunity to work in a realistic commercial kitchen environment,” one of their teachers said. Some of the funds raised from the event will go toward the school and help to fund a new commercial refrigerator for the home economics room. People interested in attending the evening can purchase tickets through the school office for $40 at 235 8139, although time is very short to get booked in. Left: Waiuku College student RebeccaLee Douglas is one of the students involved in the Castaways experience.

Scholarship award offered for local women Business and Professional Women (BPW) Franklin is once again offering an educational bursary to local women. The scholarship is for those who are undertaking a course at a recognised University, Polytechnic or College of Education in New Zealand or women retraining following an absence from employment. The main criterion is that the applicant must be a past or present resident of the Franklin area. This bursary has been offered annually for many years. The 2013 winner Nicky Hirst says; “The provision of this scholarship in 2013 meant so much to me. Not simply the monetary value (although

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Boundless Grace – Free to all Newest gallery in old building “Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” Eph. 4:7.

The measure of the gift of Christ is “all the

fullness of the Godhead bodily.” This is true whether viewed as the measure of the gift which God made in giving Christ or as the measure of the gift which Christ Himself gave. For the gift that God gave is His only begotten Son, and in “him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” Therefore, from this standpoint the measure of the gift of Christ being only the measure of the fullness of the Godhead bodily and this being only the measure of the grace that is given to every one of us, it follows that unto every one of us is given grace without measure, simply boundless grace.

The century-old Pollok Cottage on Waiuku’s Tamakae Estuary Reserve has now become Franklin’s newest art gallery, as members of the Waiuku Independant Art Group display their wares. Peter Hook, Beth Jewell and Alby McCabe were at the Cottage on Saturday morning hanging some of the artwork, and the gallery will be open weekend afternoons until summer, when hours will extend. The gallery is beside the craft displays in Hartmann House.

The Lord wants us to be perfect, and so it is

written: “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” Desiring that we shall be perfect, He has given us, every one , all the grace that He has, bringing the fullness of His salvation, that every man may be presented perfect in Christ Jesus. The very purpose of this gift of His boundless grace is that we may be made like Jesus, Who is the image of God. Even so it is written: “Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. . . . for the perfecting of the saints. . . . till we all come in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”

A quilt with real heart for charity Do you want to be like Jesus? Then receive the Viewed from the measure of the gift in which grace that He has so fully and so freely given.

Christ Himself gives to us, it is the same, because “he gave himself for us.” He gave Himself for our sins, and in this He gave Himself to us. And as in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, and as He gave Himself, then the measure of the gift of Christ on His own part is also only the measure of the fullness of the Godhead bodily. It therefore follows that from this standpoint also the measure of grace that is given to every one of us is only the measure of the fullness of the Godhead; that is, simply immeasurable.

Thus in whatever way it is viewed, the plain

word of the Lord is that unto every one of us He has given grace to the measure of the fullness of the Godhead bodily; that is, boundless, immeasurable grace—all the grace He has. This is good. But it is just the Lord; it is just like the Lord to do that, for He is good. And this boundless grace is all given, given freely, to “every one of us.” To us it is. To you and me, just as we are. And that is good. We need just that much grace to make us what the Lord wants us to be. And He is just so kind as to give it all to us freely that we may be indeed just what He wants us to be.

The Lord wants every one of us to be saved, and that with the very fullness of salvation. And therefore He has given to every one of us the very fullness of grace, because it is grace that brings the salvation. For it is written, “The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.” Titus 2:11. Thus the Lord wants all to be saved and therefore He gave all of His grace, bringing salvation to all. The marginal reading of this text tells it that way, and it is just as true as the reading in the verse itself. Here it is: “The grace of God that bringeth salvation to all men, hath appeared.” All the grace of God is given freely to everyone, bringing salvation to all. Whether all or any one will receive it, that is another question. What we are studying now is the truth and the fact that God has given it. Having given it all, He is clear, even though men may reject it.

Receive it in the measure in which He has given it, not in the measure in which you think you deserve it. Yield yourself to it, that it may work in you and for you the wondrous purpose for which it is given, and it will do it. It will make you like Jesus. It will accomplish the purpose and the wish of Him who has given it. “Yield yourselves unto God.” “I beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.”

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the Spirit, He was nearing the close of His earthly ministry. He was standing in the shadow of the cross, with a full realization of the load of guilt that was to rest upon Him as the Sin Bearer. Before offering Himself as the sacrificial victim, He instructed His disciples regarding a most essential and complete gift which He was to bestow upon His followers--the gift that would bring within their reach the boundless resources of His grace. “I will pray the Father,” He said, “and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.” John 14:16, 17. The Saviour was pointing forward to the time when the Holy Spirit should come to do a mighty work as His representative. The evil that had been accumulating for centuries was to be resisted by the divine power of the Holy Spirit. {AA 48}

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“Counties Country Quilters is a group that is based in Pukekohe but has members from the greater Franklin area, and has been active for nearly 25 years. Every second year the group makes a quilt to raffle for charity, and this year the charity is Breast Cancer Foundation, and the quilt, made of pink heart blocks

is currently in Jacaranda Fabrics in Waiuku, with tickets $2 each or three for $5. The group meet twice monthly, on the second Monday at 9.30am and fourth Monday at 7pm. They also hold workshops during the year to learn new skills and challenge themselves. Next year is the group’s 25th anniversary and they hope the exhibition will exceed their previous ones. They also have a stand at next months Ageing Expo in Pukekohe which usually creates interest for the visitors. Left: CCQ member Marie White with the stunning quilt, which has 63 squares and measures 158cm x 204cm. For further information, contact Marie on 235 1511.

Waipipi student a design finalist A Waipipi Primary School student has been named one of the finalists in a national design competition which attraced over 200 entries from throughout the country. Judging took place last Wednesday for the Brother Design Stars and Ella Faithful (age 9) was picked as a finalist in the Craft category. Her hot water bottle cover was well loved by the judges who commented on her unique style and use of upcycled materials. Brother Design Stars is a national sewing and craft competition open to students in school years 7 to 13. There are two categories students can enter. The first being a fashion category where they were asked to create a fashion item or outfit using the theme ‘Use Old, Create New’ and the second being a craft category where student have been asked to make hot water bottle covers. As a finalist Ella will receive a Brother NS10 Sewing Machine worth $499 to kickstart her design career, a start-up Fashion Design Kit which includes; a $100 Spotlight voucher, high quality threads, sketch pad and pencils, sewing patterns, Grace: A Memoir (hardback, autobiography) as well as Fashion DVDs, a one year Cleo Magazine

subscription and she will have her design featured on a television show. • Below; Ella’s finalist-spot winning hot water bottle cover.

Countdown recall after glass fears Countdown announced on Saturday it is recalling Homebrand Honey Poppas 425g sold in Countdown, FreshChoice and SuperValue stores nationwide from 14 July 2014 with best before dates of 03 JUL 15 and 04 JUL 15. This product is being recalled as it may contain glass and pose a health risk if consumed. Countdown has not re-

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Eighties return for Sandspit School fund raiser A recent Saturday evening saw a flurry of shoulder pads, leg warmers, fluro ties and big hair at Sandspit Road School - all for a cause which generated over $3000 to support local students. The occasion was the trivia night and dance all with the theme of the 1980s - and some fairly cringe-worthy

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costumes! The school hall was decorated with the 80s theme and the costumes ensured everyone was ready for a great night. The crowd had great fun trying to remember the major events of the 1980s and a tie breaker had to be called on to separated the top two teams.

Following the quiz everyone was ready to party the night away to local 80s themed band ‘The Fluros’ who kept everyone dancing and singing to hit after hit song from the era. The Sandspit Road School PTA thanked The Fluros (www.thefluros.co.nz) who

donated their talent for the night and to Fuji Xerox and PB Technologies who helped with sponsorship. The PTA raised just over $3,000 from the night that will go towards assisting the school to provide more resources for the students of Sandspit Road School.

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Iconic New Zealand rockers Tom Sharplin and the Caddilacs and the Manukau Peninsula Playcentre will be holding a fundraising event on Saturday 1 November at the Matakawau Hall. Tom has strong family connections to the playcentre, and is pictured above with wife Trudi, daughter-in-law Sigrid, and grandchildren Indy and Sequioa, who attend the playcentre. Tom called through last week for a singalong with the children, who enjoyed clapping and singing to some famous rock numbers. Matakawau has a small rural centre and it is seeking extra funds for some special projects, one being to upgrade its playground to have soft fall matting. The Playcentre opening hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9.30 am - 12 noon. Tickets for the Tom Sharplin show are $20 and the night will feature raffles and prizes for the best rock and roll dancers. Phone the playcentre on 2351075 for further information.

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Tuakau’s Youth club has been struggling for some time and for a number of reasons. The club house on the Dr Lightbody Reserve in George Street, though ideally placed near park, sports grounds, playgrounds, skate ramp and basketball court, is small. The lack of time volunteers have to devote to developing this resource to the benefit of young people, is a big stumbling block. Attendees at the town’s (and districts) fourth community group summit, held on Monday September 8, decided enough is enough. The youth club committee is to be expanded, more volunteers are to be called for, and if all goes well, there may one day be a paid coordinator. The latter was deemed to be crucial to the success of the youth club. The club also needs to be open more often. The size of the building the youth club uses presents huge challenges: it is about as big as an average home’s kitchen. So, when the weather is bad and that is most of winter, nothing much happens in the youth club. Otherwise most activities take place outside. At least twenty people from different community groups within the district turned out for the fourth community groups summit

The Tuakau Youth club is looking for a fresh injection of volunteers and young people as it looks to the future,. on Monday 8 September and another twenty who had wanted to be there had sent apologies. The town’s youth centre committee were present as were representatives from the community patrol, police, sports clubs, district council and the Ministry for Social Development staff. There was a lawyer, a psychologist, several community board members, a sports coordinator, church people, a few young parents, and a teacher aide, who all expressed a desire to help the youth club move forward. During the previous summit the need for the youth club to be reinvigorated was brought up, which is why Cr Jacqui Church, who organised these summits, decide this summit was to be devoted to talk about what more could be done for the

youth and how this could be achieved. The current youth club committee is busy developing a constitution and is keen to involve other people and groups. The youth centre is for all the youth in town and districts and intends to offer a variety of activities in the future: sports, art, craft etc. But more help is needed. Those who have been trying to keep it going are few and they have jobs and families. Input from and participation by young people (around 12-18 years of age) is also most welcome. Come and tell the youth club what you would like to do and what sort of activities you would be likely to take part in. Anyone interested in helping the youth club grow and better serve the town and districts youth, and means individuals as well as groups, and can find a few hours a month to devote to this cause can contact Ms Bronwyn Watson 09 236 8911(D/N), 027 461 2095 for more information.

On Friday August 22, Patumahoe School held an adidas School Fun-Run in conjunction with their annual cross country event. Students raised over $5,000 by collecting sponsorship from family, friends and the local community for participating in the event which will be used to contribute towards astro-turf and upgrading their netball court facilities. There was great excitement amongst the children with special guests from the Counties Manukau Steelers and their mascot Steely Dan who came to support the runners on the day. The Steelers ran alongside the children, cheered them on, gave them high fives and handed out spot prizes. The school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) also thanked the

children for their efforts for the fundraiser with a well-earned ice block after their run. All children received a certificate for participating in the event and for raising $10 or more, received a prize. Principal Ron Gordon is extremely proud of the way the students rallied behind the fundraiser. “It was great to see so many families supporting our school by collecting sponsorship and the children participating on the day by completing the challenging course,” Ron Gordon said. The adidas School Fun-Run programme provides an avenue for schools and community groups to raise extra funding while encouraging students to participate in healthy lifestyle activities.

Below left: Leon Duke is greeted by Steelers mascot Steely Dan at the end of his run. Below right: Jai Herangi gets a high five from the Steelers at the end of his run.

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Long recovery after ‘senseless’ attack Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding how a 24 year old Otaua resident sustained a severe life-threatening head injury as a result of an assault. On August 1 the man was at a relative’s address on Sapling Place, Pukekohe. He left on foot at around midnight. It is believed that he was heading to meet up with friends in the area. Shortly after leaving Sapling Place and not long after midnight, he was found unconscious on the road outside the block of shops situated at the intersection of Princess Street and Beatty Road, Pukekohe, by members of the public. Prior to him being located, yelling was heard outside the shops and people were seen running from the scene. Police believe that he was attacked by 2–4 people who are believed to be residents in the area. One of the people seen running from the scene was described as male and dressed in black. Paramedics attended the scene but the victim was unresponsive and was not breathing without assistance. He received machine based assistance to breathe once at hospital.

He is currently in a rehabiliation unit where he needs extensive rehabilitation to be able to be independent again. Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen the assault on the victim or seen people in the area of the shops around this time. “It’s going to be a long road to recovery for the victim of this senseless assault,” says Detective Kiley Dalbeth. “We want to identify the people responsible for this attack so that the victim can focus completely on his rehabilitation. “We believe the offenders are local to the Pukekohe North area and we know that someone will know who they are. Anyone with information can contact the organisation Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. “We urge witnesses or anyone with any other information to come forward as soon as possible.” Detective Kiley Dalbeth can be contacted on 09 295 0359. Police encourage anyone with information to contact the organisation Crimestoppers to report information about crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Reward offered after burglars raid RAYD A Waiuku-based charitable organisation which has provided thousands of dollars in funding to local sporting youngsters has

been hit by a theft during a fund raising working bee. RAYD, (Rugby and Youth Development), is a group which over the past few years has purchased and renovated houses, selling them at a profit, and using the funds to assist the regions future sporting stars to compete overseas, to buy equipment, or to pay for specialised training or resources. Sports such as yachting, swimming, soccer, rugby, netball, athletics and many more have benefited over the years, but last weekend (Saturday September 6), the group was hit by thieves. A compacting machine which was being used on their latest project was stolen from a shed on the property, along with a wheelbarrow which was probably used to wheel it away. The group can not claim the loss on insurance and have offered a $500 reward for information leading to the recovery of the item, (pictured at left). Anyone with any information is asked to contact Waiuku Police on 236 5020 or phone 021 421 480.

Pollok artists support Franklin show Many Franklin residents would have had the opportunity to visit the Franklin Arts Festival exhibition recently. What people may not know, is how much of a contribution the Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op makes to the smooth running of the show. For the last two years, its members have been responsible for the hanging of all the paintings in the town hall. Last year it was close to 400, this year, 500. A good curator tries to make the display as pleasing to the eye as possible. This is where committee

member and Co-op member, Deborah Illingworth comes in. She spends a day sorting the paintings out into their categories, and then tries to make ‘mini’ exhibitions of paintings with similar themes, colour palettes and the like. The ‘boys’ of the Co-op, Phil and Howard, along with a couple of other volunteers, then spend a day measuring and screwing, lifting and straightening until everything is to Deborah’s satisfaction. Another Co-op member, Lois Templeton is also a new

committee member, and her responsibility this year was over in the NZ Steel gallery, helping to curate the textiles and ceramics. Along with this contribution, many of the Co-op also had their own work on display. Deborah once again triumphed, winning the prestigious ‘Contemporary’ prize for her stunning oil portrait, ‘Hannah S,’ (pictured at left.) The Co-op is planning their own exhibition at the Pollok gallery. A traditional Labour Weekend competition, this year it is entitled, ‘My World’. The theme conjures up a whole range of possible subject matter, from the personal and small, to the global, from the historical and social, to the ideal and fantastic. All art entries must be in to the Pollok gallery by Tuesday, October 21, ready for opening night on Friday 24th. First prize is $500, and at the end of the exhibition, the ‘Viewers’ Choice’ also wins a prize. Entry forms can be obtained at the gallery or online at: pollokarts@ps.gen. People can also ring the gallery at 09 2352225 from Thursday to Monday, 10.00am to 4pm, for further information.

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Rodders ready to celebrate 50 years This weekend is a massive occasion for the Pukekohe Hot Rod Club, which celebrates 50 years since the origin of the club in 1964. The feature event of the celebrations is the Hot Rod and Horsepower show, held at the Pukekohe Indian Association Hall in Ward Street, Pukekohe. The show features a host of classic cars and memorabilia and a special event on both Saturday and Sunday is a ‘Cracklefest’ as cars from the Meremere Drag Strip start up and rumble their engines at 1pm. Over the years the Pukekohe Hot Rod Club

has averaged about 150 members per year, so in 50 years there have been a lot of people being members of the club. Anyone who has belonged to the club and is interested in getting together is invited to attend the club’s premises on Stadium Drive on Friday night for a mix and mingle from 5pm, and a chance to catch up with old friends from the group before all the action on the weekend. Tickets for the Hot Rod and Horsepower Show are $10 with children under 15 free.

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Using fire to develop your property A new survey looking at how rural communities use fire to enhance their properties has been launched and organisers are keen to hear Franklin’s views. Fire has been a traditional farming tool for managing crops and vegetation, however, lately there have been concerns raised about the appropriateness of using fire to manage land. Fire is used in the rural sector by a wide ranging group of people. Because it is such a useful tool in rural areas, research group Scion says we need to provide guidelines for safe and sustainable use. Scion is conducting a national survey around the use of rural fire and would like the community’s views on the issue. Scion is gathering responses from the general rural populace, to establish citizen support for, or concerns around rural fire use practices, especially how fire use might impact their lifestyle and business operations. The focus of this project is to better understand how fire use is perceived, and the benefits and issues if land owners could or couldn’t use fire. For further information go to the online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/Rural_Fire

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Council clarifies locking issues Local concerns over locking policies by Auckland Council for public areas have been answered by the council after complaints from local residents. In one instance a Waiuku service group found their vehicles locked into a carpark, and in another a local woman says she went to Kohekohe Cemetery on Fathers Day only to find the gates locked at 3pm. Council apologies for the first instance, in which the gates to the Massey park carpark were locked while Guide Leaders were in the building (after telling security contractors that they were there), but Council is at a loss to explain the locked Kohekohe gates, saying it’s not a place they lock. “Council uses contracted security services to open and close gates at our parks and facilities – including cemeteries. Contractors work on a rotation system, locking or unlocking a series of gates in a specific time window. Gates should be open at or before (and closed at or just after) the opening hours specified in any signage or information related to the site,” a spokesperson said. “We appreciate hearing from the public when there are problems with this system and ask that people phone 09 301 0101.” Noelene Mudgway, Manager Cemeteries South says the Kohekohe Cemetery gate is not on council’s locking schedule and access to the cemetery is available at any time. “The padlock on the gate is old and doesn’t work and most importantly doesn’t lock, however from a distance could appear locked when in fact it is not. We will be getting this lock removed.” Malcolm Page, Manager Local and Sports Parks South, says of the Guiding incident: “We have changed the padlocks on this gate but understood that the scouts and guides had been issued with a key. This is our normal practice and allows users after-hours entry. We will follow this up. “In these circumstances, the security company shouldn’t have locked the gate and we will follow up with them.”

A fourth tranche of 17 Special Housing Areas (SHAs) that would yield more than 8000 additional new homes across Auckland, including major developments in Papakura, has been announced by Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown. “The Auckland Housing Accord was agreed 11 months ago and since then, it has facilitated thousands more sections to be developed and thousands more homes to be built. The latest tranche brings the total number of Special Housing Areas in Auckland to 80, with a potential yield of up to 41,500 homes. This is the momentum and scale we need to improve housing affordability and supply in our largest city,” Dr Smith says. The former Papakura Golf Course and the adjoining property at 117 Opaheke Road, which borders the new Opaheke Park, have been recommended to the Minister in the latest tranche. Local Councillor Calum Penrose says: “It’s great to see this land being used to inject more people into our area. The development will have positive effects on the local economy and provide great new public amenities that will cater for all ages. “This project will also enable housing development of a type and price point in an area of much demand. That has to be good for our community. The team behind the project have a reputation for being meticulous in their methods and will create stunning facilities that will take Papakura and the south forward.” Sir Noel Robinson, the Principal of Motleon Limited who owns the properties, has embarked on a master-planned development that will integrate with Opaheke Park. As part of the development, Motleon will pay to remove a public encumbrance on the former Golf Course property. That money will be spent on improvements and facilities at Opaheke Park to benefit the wider community. Motleon is progressing detailed storm water modelling, and other substantial technical work, so that consent applications for development of the land can be prepared. It is expected that around 350 homes will be built. Motleon is planning to hold public open days from 3:30 to 7:30pm on 22 and 23 September at Rosehill Intermediate school.

To all our readers who responded so positively to the fuel price watch, thank you; we will do our best to bring you the price watch as often as possible. This week Z Waiuku and Gas increased their price by two cents, effectively bringing themselves in line with everyone else who were charging 2.199 per litre for 91. Driving through Takanini yesterday Z

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Sydney Herbert Richardson 21.8.1932 - 5.9.2014

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Waiuku, and the Franklin region, lost one of its identities earlier this month, when, on September 5, Sydney Herbert Richardson passed away. ‘Syd’, and his family business of Richardson’s Jewellers in Waiuku, was an institution in the area, and, like his father before him, he continued working in the family business into, and past, his eightieth year. As former employee and friend Judith Hull said: “He lived within compartments, where he enjoyed his personal pleasures of music, family, his garden ,and his beloved cars, but most of all, his time in fact was his working life, the time he devoted to ‘the shop’. “Syd held a lifelong fascination with time.” Syd Richardson began his working life with his father Herbie in 1947, the business having begun in Bowen Street before moving to the current premises at 34 Queen Street. Syd was self-trained, a very well qualified professional who was admitted to the New Zealand Horological Society membership in April 1961 and the British Horological Society in January 1965. He continued his studies and in 1971 completed a further course in Electronic Watches. Following the death of his father, Syd and his wife Mary inherited the business, in 1985 and so Syd continued all his working life in the watchmaker trade. His son Mark joined him at the bench, and together they ran the business while Mary continued with her own career at Dr

Howdens Medical practice. The business comprised of three sections; the workshop; jewellery and fancy goods. As Syd was a talented watchmaker, and with so much work coming in from all over New Zealand and overseas, he decided to renovate the shop and began with the workbench space. When that was completed, the front of the shop became stage two. Entering the shop was like a trip around the world, with English china and ornaments, German cutlery , Lladro, Swiss music boxes, pens, Bohemia Crystal, glasses and vases and Egyptian perfume bottles. Many Waiuku families relied upon Richardson Jewellers to service their needs relating to engagements, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and baptisms. Collectively the shop served many generations. Jewellery and clocks were usually displayed in the smaller display window. In 1996 and again in 2008 the business won National window displays with Olympic Swiss watches. Richardson’s became the longest retail business operating under the original name. Syd was justly proud of the service that he gave to the people of Waiuku and surrounding district. Up until just a month or so ago, he was still working in the shop which had, and which still, bears his family name. Syd was interred in the Kohekohe Cemetery, and is survived by his wife Mary, four children and five grandchildren.

Waiuku BNZ marks 100 years

Song, costume and celebration marked the centenary of the Waiuku branch of the BNZ last week. Groups from Sandspit Road School and Waiuku College’s Kapa Haka performed to a crowd of customers, friends and bank staff before the formal cake cutting. The cake cutting was performed by the banks youngest and oldest customers - 3-month old Daniel Kovati-Waru and mother Suit-keen Kovati, and Lily Archer, who is soon to turn 99. A special guest at the cake ceremony was Waiuku’s Dame Nganeko Minhinnick, pictured above at the event, along with bank manger Julie Taylor. Bank staff dressed in period costume for the day (right) and the speeches reflected the history of the bank, which at one stage employed 40 staff.

‘Citizen scientists’ wanted

Volunteers around the country have begun counting waterfowl on their local ponds – as part of a new ‘citizen science’ project dubbed Operation Duck Pond. Fish & Game NZ has launched the project that aims to determine what pond habitat features provide the best breeding for mallard ducks and other species of waterfowl. The organisation is appealing for New Zealanders around the country to join the project, pointing out it will not only help highly valued introduced species, but native birds too. “With about 90% of New Zealand’s wetland lost over the past 150 years, there’s a need to look at the role ponds play in the conservation of water birds,” project coordinator Nathan Burkepile says. He says ‘citizen science’ is a U.S. term where local people, non-scientists, help in scientific work such as birds counts. “This is a great opportunity to be part of a fun project for anyone from a high school science student, to a primary school pupil helped by their family or teachers. “We’re keen to hear from a wide range of people, including youngsters. Kids – depending on your age you may need to line up support from mum and dad, a friend or relation.” Mr Burkepile says Fish & Game hopes that farmers and landowners, especially folk who hunt, take up the opportunity to help the organisation in actively managing these ponds. We’ve had a great response to the small amount of information we’ve already released, mainly via Facebook. “People seem keen to help – and we have some volunteers – but we need to get our numbers up.” The project gives them a unique opportu-

nity to get involved and make a real handson contribution towards efforts to manage waterfowl and maintain or grow their populations. Mr Burkepile emphasises: “You don’t have to be a scientist!” All volunteers will be given a set of simple instructions on how to go about the monitoring, a manual telling them how to run the survey, “which means everyone round the country will tackle the project the same way, and volunteers will be able to gather the best data possible.” Those taking part will be helping sustain New Zealand’s wildlife – both introduced and native bird species. “If you’re a university student studying biology or zoology, or a high school student planning to study those subjects, this is for you.” Volunteers will gain some valuable experience of observation and research methods, “and of course, it’ll look good on your CV.” Operation Duck Pond involves establishing a network of people to closely monitor ponds across New Zealand beginning in September 2014 and running as a continual project to gather long-term data. “There are ponds right across the landscape used for various purposes including stock watering, irrigation, stormwater capture, waterfowl habitat and, of course, scenic, aesthetic values.” Mr Burkepile says that volunteers don’t need to own land with a pond to take part. “You can ask a landowner who lives nearby if you can monitor their ponds. If you’re a hunter who focuses on a particular pond, we encourage you to use that one.” Fish & Game is urging anyone who wants to join Operation Duck Pond to contact: pondstudy@fishandgame.org.nz

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Local lifeguards in Mud run a huge success for Awhitu School hunt for top award Kariaotahi Lifeguards will be keeping a close eye on the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Awards of Excellence this weekend, as they are finalists for one of the major awards. The awards evening will be held at the Amora Hotel in Wellington on Saturday September 20, and Kariaotahi SLSC are finalists in the BP Rescue of the Year Every year, national and local awards are given to Surf Life Saving members to officially recognise them for their hard work and dedication to Surf Life Saving in New Zealand. Most awards are nominated locally with winners then becoming finalists for the national Awards of Excellence. Some of the night’s top awards include NZ Lottery Grants Board Lifeguard of

the Year, DHL Volunteer of the Year and the BP Surf Rescue of the Year. As Patron of Surf Life Saving New Zealand, the Governor General Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae will present a speech at the awards evening and TV presenter Stephen McIvor will act as MC. Three national sports awards have already been presented at the 2014 New Zealand Pool Championships on August 30. The three winners are unable to attend this year’s awards evening in Wellington as they will be in France for the Lifesaving World Championships. Along with the lifeguarding and sporting awards, there will be a number of Service Awards presented on the night and these will be announced next week.

Last Friday, Room Two from Awhitu District School held their fund raiser for camp. This year the kids in Room Two had been inspired to organise a mud run after participating in one earlier in the year. Teacher Miss Jeeves, along with Megan Hosking (one of the class mums), spoke about this and the idea was born. After lengthy paper work and approval from Awhitu’s Board of Trustees it was all set. The children helped Megan to design the course. It ran from the Presbyterian Camp at the end of Hatton Road, onto the beach, through marsh and then into Megan’s land which held the best challenges of all: the swamp and ‘The Hill’. Hamish Simpson, (a Room Two Student) created a PowerPoint with information about the challenge and some photos of different parts of the course.

Record turnout for school voting More than 78,000 school children from around the country have started voting in the 2014 general election from inside the classroom, as they take part in the biggest Kids Voting programme ever held in New Zealand. “Kids Voting is a programme for young New Zealanders that encourages them to learn about and experience an authentic election,” says Robert Peden, Chief Electoral Officer. “Kids Voting gives students the chance to investigate and take part in an election using real parties, real candidates, and real issues. Our goal is that Kids Voting will help them grow to become the active, engaged citizens we all want to them to be.” Kids Voting and the Commission’s curriculum-aligned teaching units were developed to help schools deliver engaging activities to encourage students’ understanding and enthusiasm for participating in their communities and the voting process. “We’re thrilled to be delivering an engaging civics programme that reaches so many of our next generation voters,” says Mr Peden.

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kids in Room Two), our parents and community. “We had parents take the day off work on Friday to come and help, past staff members changed their day around so they could also come and help and we also had friends and family of staff members come along and work with us.” There were 150 entries on the day, spread from seven schools, including two entrants from Titirangi! From the entries and other fund raising on the day, the school raised just over $2000, which will be divided between the children of Room Two to subsidise their camp to Motutapu Island in October. The school paid special tribute to local businesses, volunteers, teachers and the many parents who lent a hand to ensure a fantastic day out.

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Behind the scenes with our Kiwi

A new behind-the-scenes kiwi experience is offering people the opportunity to get up close to kiwi chicks that have hatched at Auckland Zoo as part of the kiwi recovery programme, Operation Nest Egg (O.N.E.). The experience will run from approximately September to December each year, coinciding with kiwi hatching season. Auckland Zoo’s first three O.N.E. chicks of the season have recently hatched, the oldest at eight days old and the other two at just four days, and will soon join the 279 other kiwi chicks successfully released from the Zoo. Birds team leader Todd Jenkinson says combining Auckland Zoo’s role in the O.N.E. programme with its reach as New Zealand’s most-visited zoo to deliver the behind-the-scenes kiwi experience is a great development to the conservation advocacy efforts for kiwi. The O.N.E. programme involves taking kiwi eggs from the wild and hatching them in captivity, before reintroducing the bird into its original habitat. When about four weeks

Jody Wilson General Manager Mobility Dogs, says Mobility Dogs provide invaluable support to New Zealanders living with longterm physical disabilities, including muscular dystrophy, stroke, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injuries and cerebral palsy. • Donate online at http://www.givealittle.co.nz/ cause/RaiseAPuppy

old, chicks are sent to a safe crèche – either a predatorfree island or mainland sanctuary – until they reach around one kilogram. Only then are they returned to their wild home; big enough to fend off most predators. Auckland Zoo’s Kiwi Experience is available Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, with a minimum age requirement of just six years. For more information, visit www.aucklandzoo.co.nz .

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Cataway Waiuku Boutique Cattery is Veterinary recommended

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• For a stress free holiday • Individual care for all cat types Luxury Boarding Cattery — Waiuku www.felinefarmstay.co.nz Ph 09 235 7024 Mob 027 511 3579

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Win one of two family passes to Auckland Zoo. All you have to do is visit our website www.vetcentre.co.nz and find the picture of “Walking the dog” as shown above. Download the picture and create your best artwork. Bring your picture along to either of our clinics and we will put your artwork on display Every picture, with a proof of purchase, will go into the draw to WIN.

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ARCHERY Cubs: 5 - 12 Yrs • Juniors: 13 - 16 Yrs • Adults: 16+ • Suitable for all ages • NZFAA instructors & club equipment is on hand • NEW MEMBERS WELCOME •

Contact: Phil Dickey 021 1071149 or Mike 021 256 4045 franklincountyarchersnz@gmail.com

BASKETBALL WAIUKU BASKETBALL ASSN

WOMEN’S SUMMER LEAGUE 2014/2015

Waiuku Basketball Women’s Summer League will be commencing on Monday 20th October 2014. For those wishing to enter, entry forms will be at Gary Pye’s 100% Electrical, Waiuku. Teams must consist of Year 9 and above. Entries must be returned by Wednesday 15th October 2014 with subscriptions. Any enquiries please contact:

FISHING Counties Sports Fishing Club Join the club!

Adult memberships from just $70 Senior citizen’s discounts available! For more information visit our website www.csfc.co.nz

FITNESS

......WEIGHT TRAINING..... * Competing * Strengthening * Toning

OR JUST SHAPING UP - Our TRAINERS are here to get YOU results... Book a session today!

The Jym, 18B Constable Rd, Waiuku www.thejym.co.nz Ph 235 6460

BRIDGE!!!!

Perhaps the best card game ever

Lessons will be held ♠ Dates to be decided

$50 for 10 lessons

The Franklin Bridge Club Rooms ♠ 20 Edinburgh St ♠Pukekohe

Contact Jim Buckland 239 1809 for more information

Leaders Wanted From age 17 upwards If you are interested in leadership, adventure, fun, the outdoors, serving your community & want to share this with our girls aged from 5 to 18 ... from you! then we want to hear

Waiuku District Coordinator: Raewyn Johnston - Ph. 027 285 3629 Pukekohe District Coordinator: Catherine Pollock - Ph. 09 236 3856

GOLF Waiuku Golf Club

CRICKET Player registrations for 2014/15 Season:

SUMMER SPECIAL $250 Sep - March (inclusive)

Sat 20th & Sat 27 10am - 1pm Clubrooms Massey Park.

We have teams available for all age groups and abilities from Year 1 to Premiers

Any queries please contact: Pete Lovett 021 275 4337 ( A/H)

DANCING Term four registrations

now open

2014

Classes for pre-schoolers, kids, teens and adults of all levels. Waiuku classes now available: Tuesday St Johns Hall, Constable Road MEGA CREW 2014 AUDITIONS 26TH SEPTEMBER 2014 contact the team or check our website for details.

Rachel: 027 206 9897 | info@groovit.co.nz | www.groovit.co.nz

KARATE

Men - Women - Children - All Ages. Excellent Self Defence, Fitness, Discipline (Traditional Okinawan Weapons, Sai Bo, Tonfa). Dojos in: Pukekohe - Waiuku - Hokitika - Westport

Phone Ray Irving: 021 115 9380

LIFE SAVING The summer patrols on the beach begin labour weekend, 1100hrs each day. Lifeguards will be on duty and we’d ask that people please swim between the flags. For anyone wishing to join the club and become a lifeguard, training starts Saturday K A R I A O T A H I 4th October. Training and qualification is completed before Christmas. For more information on joining and training to become a lifeguard, please contact Natasha Lawrence: EMAIL: natasha_dickson_45@hotmail.com

GIRL GUIDES

Learn to play a challenging game

COUNTIES SHOTOKAN

PHONE: 021 058 9788

Mrs J Edwards Ph. 2357571

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LIONS Waiuku

Waiuku Lions are ordinary men and women from all walks of life who are united in our desire to make a difference by contributing our personal time and talents to fundraise and help our local community. Our motto is “We Serve”. The Waiuku Lions Club meetings are held on Monday evenings in the Lions Station on Belgium Street. These are the 2nd Monday of the month for business meetings and 4th Monday of the month for dinner meetings which are less business, and more fun! Potential members are always welcome to attend these meetings. To find out how you can be a part of this great club, contact: Nick Herrold on 235 8794 , or email: waiukulionsclubs.org.nz or look us up on Facebook under ‘Waiuku Lions’.

MUSIC Waiuku Country Music Club Meet at the Waiuku Cossie Club every second Monday at 7pm Enquiries- Call Stu Holmes:

021 144 0074

Phone: (09) 235 9489 * E: waiukugolf@xtra.co.nz www.waiukugolfandsquash.co.nz

All ages welcome!

GYMNASTICS

MUSIC

Gymnastics, Trampolining & Tumbling Classes for preschool to 18 years old School and Preschool group bookings available Recreation & competitive programs Booking essential Gate 2, 58 Station Road, Pukekekohe 09 238 8290 pukekohegym@xtra.co.nz

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NETBALL Summer League Netball Queen Street, Pukekohe. Ph: 09 238 9057 Make up a team and have some fun while keeping fit. Grades: Mixed - Women’s - Collegiate – Junior (Dependant on entries)

Start Date: Tuesday 21st October 2014 Entries Close: 14th October 2014

Entry form - www.pukekohenetball.co.nz

NETBALL Twilight Netball 16th October – 11th December 2014

Categories:

•Senior/College/Mixed/Junior (Yrs 7 & 8) Entry Forms available from BNZ or on website: www.waiukunetball.org.nz All enquiries: waiuku.netball@xtra.co.nz WAIUKU NETBALL CENTRE: Cnr Kitchener & Racecourse Rd

RACING Waiuku Dirt Track Club Inc

• 16th Nov - Practice • 30th Nov - Points • 14th Dec - Points • 11th Jan - Points • 24th / 25th Jan - Points and Waiheke Visiting • 15th Feb - Points & Meremere Visiting • 1st March - Points and Waihi Beach Visiting • 22nd March - Points • 5th April - Rain Off

For more info please contact Owen Bottomley (President) 021 544 749 or Email: nicky@waiukudirttrack.co.nz • www.waiukudirttrack.co.nz

wants you to be a part of Franklin’s premier tourist attraction

• Operating the railway • Maintenance of Rail vehicles • Meeting interesting people

All Welcome, No joining fees For further information with no obligation contact Glenn on: 027 460 2991

www.gvr.co.nz

SENIOR CITIZENS COUNTIES MANUKAU GREY POWER Counties Manukau Grey Power looks after the interest of persons over 50 WE will be meeting at the Comrie Room in the Franklin Centre on the 26th November. Make enquiries on our Electricity as you become a member. WE will be at the Pukekohe expo on the 10th October. Come & see us and make enquiries about joining.

Contact John Ballantyne on (09) 2667583 or email: johnjoyball@xtra.co.nz • Mac Gray (09) 2786393

SENIOR CITIZENS

Kids and Adult Classes in Taekwon-Do Over 15 years martial arts experience: World Champion Instructor Luke Thompson Build confidence, self esteem, health and fitness * Reduce Stress, fatigue and stay in shape * Learn new skills and self defence Valley School Hall Pukekohe, Visit www.xmaacademy.co.nz Phone Kate on 021829262 or Email info@xmaacademy.co.nz

TAI CHI ALL Ages ALL Abilities

Give Tai Chi a try Weekly Classes & Weekend Workshops

Pukekohe - Waiuku - Tuakau Patumahoe – Clarks Beach

Contact: Tamara 09 235 8648 or 021 255 1087

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TENNIS

CYPERUS TENNIS

Group or Private Sessions, Juniors & Adults • Holiday Clinic October 1st, 2nd, 3rd • Junior Hotshots Coaching - Mondays starting 20th Oct. • Junior Hotshots Coaching - Fridays starting 24th Oct. • Performance Squads - Mon pm Wed pm Fri am

based at Counties Tennis Centre, Pukekohe

Contact: Darren 021 870 978 or darren@cyperus.co.nz

TENNIS Waiuku Tennis Club

“ WHERE LEARNING IS FUN”

Franklin U3A promotes continued learning into retirement by offering daytime classes in Art, Music, & Literature Appreciation; Film Studies , Philosophy, Physics, History, Famous People, NZ History plus Walking and Ethnic Lunching Groups. A monthly meeting with a guest speaker is also held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Franklin Bridge Club rooms in Pukekohe

For more information contact: u3afranklin@gmail.com

SWIMMING

* Junior Registration: Thur 18th & Fri 19th Sept 4:30pm * Senior Club Night: Every Tues 6:30 – 8:30pm * Junior Opening Night: Friday 17th Oct 5pm For more info please contact:

Seniors: Jon Taylor Tel: 2357 286, 021 153 9285 Juniors: Rod Mcgregor Tel: 235 7578, 021 163 3883

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WOODTURNERS Franklin Woodturners club Inc The Franklin Woodturners Club Inc consists of a group of people who enjoy woodturning & working with wood. Everyone is invited to come and have a look at what we do. The Club meets every Thursday at 7pm during the school term. For more Information or to join our club Contact Norm Jenner

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Counties B looks to win Massive investment in sports fields by Auckland Council to retain Northern title

Counties Manukau B representative rugby side will take on Bay of Plenty this Friday evening at EcoLight Stadium in Pukekohe. The result of the match, which is curtainraiser to the ITM Cup match between the Steelers and Canterbury, is another stepping stone in their quest to retain the Northern Region title they have held for the past two years. The side, coached by John Bell and Rhys Cullinane, were unbeaten in the 2012-2013 seasons, although the wheel came off slightly during the first-up match this year at Papakura when North Harbour pipped them in a torrid encounter with North Harbour snatching the game with time up on the clock to win 25-22. Since then they have thrashed Auckland B 48-34 in what was possibly a highest score ever inflicted on an Auckland side by any Counties team. Against Taranaki at New Plymouth and Northland at Whangarei, the Bs continued to turn on exhilarating rugby which John bell describes as “vintage Counties rugby”. They demolished Taranaki by 45 points to 12 and convincingly dealt to Northland by 37-14. This game was the curtain-raiser to the historic Northland defeat of Hawkes Bay and was played in torrential rain. Counties turned on a scintillating display

of rugby despite the treacherous conditions, leaving their management team singing their praises. “Considering the short turn around, from the Sunday before in New Plymouth to the Friday night in Whangarei, the boys went exceptionally well,” said co - coach, John Bell. “Their play for all of this season has been reminiscent of the traditional Counties teams.” “Except for the little hiccup against North Harbour at the start, they have torn the opposition apart at will, scoring tries from anywhere on the paddock.” The Northland game saw the return of Steelers loose forward, Adam Cathcart, who has missed almost a year of rugby through injury. It was also a notable game for first five, Karl Ropati, who has been converted to the first five eighth position. “Karl is normally a fullback but a few weeks ago we thought we would give him a shot at first five,” said John Bell, “and he’s going extremely well in his new role.” Bay of Plenty B has a talented team and deserves respect. They will obviously be looking at curbing Counties Manukau’s run toward a third Northern Region title but Bell and Cullinane will be looking closely at the challenge the visitors will pose and it is expected the strongest possible run-on side will be selected.

Auckland Council’s Sports Field Capacity Development programme has this year added more than 18,000 hours of playing capacity on the region’s sports fields annually. Through the $16 million, 2013/14 programme of artificial turf construction, sand carpeting, lighting and drainage projects, an additional 353 playing hours per week have been added. Cr Calum Penrose, deputy chair of the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee, says the outcomes of this project are two-fold. “The provision of good, useable sports fields is vital to the health and well-being of Aucklanders. “Taking a region-wide and well thought out approach to that provision means that we are ensuring that supply meets the demand of our sports codes and clubs,” he says. Mark Bowater, Manager of Local and Sports Parks for Auckland Council, says

Friendly rivalry Waiuku College 1st XI Soccer won the Counties Manukau A competition and the Waiuku College Gold Junior A team were runners up in the Junior A Competition this season. To conclude the year, they had a game against each other last week. It was a hard fought match with the first XI winning 3-1.

council has begun a review of the programme and addressed the displacement of summer sports, due to construction. “With one third of our ten year programme behind us, it is an opportune time to take what we have learned so far – our greater understanding of sports field supply and demand – match it with updated population projection figures, and refine our proposed future programme to better meet the region’s needs. “Some projects from the draft programme will be deferred and some brought forward – this is about being

responsive, about optimising the programme and, ultimately, making best use of our fields. “It also goes without saying that the summer season is the optimal time of the year to carry out construction projects so new facilities, including cricket wickets and nets, are providing alternate locations for summer codes,” he says. The 2014/15 programme has a planned $23 million allocated to regional, local board and renewals funded projects. Currently design and consent work is underway for the following year’s construction projects.

Patumahoe bowls opens Many weeks of voluntary hard work from Club members ensured that the bowling green and surrounds, gardens and clubroom were in ‘Tip Top’ order for the Patumahoe Bowling Club opening which was held on Saturday September 6. Members and visitors started the day with morning tea. This was followed by the official opening of the Club with Club Patroness Mrs Dot Landon delivering the first ‘Kitty’ of the season followed by Life member and Patron of the Club Mr Eddy Gallagher who delivered the first Bowl. With the green still damp with the recent rain it was decided to play an ‘indoor bowl’s competition, which

was enjoyed by all who participated. A shared luncheon completed a successful opening, and the club looks forward to continued comradeship of fellow bowlers during the coming season. Optik Eyecare were the sponsors of the Clubs first tournament of the season, which was held at the Pukekohe indoor bowling rink on Tuesday September 9. 18 teams were welcomed to the tournament, with a composite winning team of Raewyn Renall (sk) Pam Howe 2nd and Kay Whitton (lead). 2nd place: from Pukekawa: Malcolm Sharp (sk), Bill Davidson 2nd, Ron Wellwood (lead). 3rd place: from Pukekohe: Don Ramsey (sk), Trevor Bowden 2nd, Ken McKenzie (Lead).

Ripper Rugby win Fun weekend caps off stunning season for Counties It was a weekend of fun and high-class football as Waiuku AFC hosted its annual Copper Eights mens and womens tournaments on Saturday and Sunday. The unique tournament attracts teams from throughout the Auckland region and beyond, playing eight-per-side on a full field, which makes for some entertaining play and tired legs at the end! The day marked the end of ‘formal’ competition for the club for 2014, which is now looking at a season in the Northern League’s Division One for the first time in its history, after winning promotion a few weeks ago. The club celebrates this achievement, plus the title win of Waiuku’s Over-35s side, among other special events at its prizegiving at the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club on September 27.

Counties Manukau have secured the Rippa Rugby Championship title, defeating Canterbury 45-20 in a thrilling final of the two day national tournament in Wellington last weekend. Roscommon School from Manurewa representing Counties Manukau, opened with a rousing haka and quickly dotted down for the first try. From there, Canterbury’s Paparoa School was playing catch-up, as Counties Manukau scored nine tries to Canterbury’s four. Counties Manukau co-captain Seifua Leatisolomua Pio put the win down to the team’s belief in themselves. “We stuck together as a unit and we believe in each other. We pray before each game and pray for God to help us. We have been training in the holidays and the weekends too.” Leatisolomua Pio’s co-captain Max Tipelu said his team was a family and they had come to the tournament with a positive attitude. “We never thought we couldn’t win. We knew Canterbury would be tough to beat and we thought Auckland would be really good too. But we knew we would work together as a team and kept communicating,” he said. Earlier, in the bronze final, Bay of Plenty, represented by Te Akau Ki Papamoa School, convincingly beat Manawatu (Riverdale School) 40-10 to take third place. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive, Steve Tew said the tournament was a fantastic success and praised everyone involved for helping creating a positive, fun event.

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Wheelchair for sale. Near new. $300- Phone John: 235 9243.

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

Mobility Scooter - 2 years old. As good as new. $2,500 ono. Phone: 235 8939.

LAWNMOWING/ Garden maintenance. Jim’s Mowing for quality work from reliable, fully insured and police checked operators. Call: 0800 4 546 546 for a free quote.

Accounting Payroll GST with End of Month and End of Year Taxation Financial Services. Call PME Accounting Payroll Solutions 235 0461 / 027 439 2737 petemarg.enterprises@xtra.co.nz

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

The West Franklin region, particularly Waiuku, is known as the Sunset Coast for its dramatic evening sights. Darren Masters captured this stunning sunset from his Waiuku home earlier this month. Thanks for the great pic Darren!

Last week’s Waiuku Golf Results 9-9-14 Tuesday Haggle 1st Greg Lowe 42, 2nd Ken Letcher 40, 3rd Alan Stichbury 39. Twos; Graham Hira, Neville Keys, Greg Lowe. 10-9-14 Wednesday Ladies Haggle Div One; 1st Glennys Kerr 71, 2nd Jocylyn Paterson 73. Div Two; 1st Yvonne Whittaker 72, 2nd Yvonne Hunter 77. Nearest Pin 0-22, Margaret James, Nearest Pin 23-50, Yvonne Hunter. Twos; Delia Fleming. 9 Hole Ladies Div One, 1st Jan Whitcombe 39, 2nd Fae Douglas 40 c/b, 3rd Ngaire VanTilberg 40. Div Two; 1st Marjan Slappendal 38, 2nd Mona Francis 44, 3rd Nancy Rae 46. 11-9-14 Mid Week Open Sponsored By Barbs Bar Div One; 1st Gross Frank Mc Grath 75, 1st Nett Leon Robbie 65. 1st S/fd Louis King 41, 2nd Gross Rory Kimber 76, 2nd Nett Todd Geayley 67, 2nd S/fd Eddie Grant 39, 3rd Noel Robbie 39, 4th John Morris 39, 5th Stephen Maynard 39, 6th Julia Kuggeleijn 39, 7th Neville Keys 39, 8th Moke Everitt 38. Div Two;1st Gross Graham Hira 84, 1st Nett John Hamilton 66, 1st S/fd Andy Young 40, 2nd Gross Owen Yorke 89, 2nd Nett Mark Hammond 67, 2nd S/fd Sid Thornton 40,

3rd S/fd Robert Anderson 39, 4th Yvonne Whittaker 39, 5th Margaret James 36, 6th Wayne Nepia 36, 7th Ross Luke 36, 8th Mike Derecourt 36. Ladies Longest Drive; Julia Kuggeleijn. Men Longest Drive; Div One Chris King, Div Two Eddie Grant. Nearest Pin; Div One Rory Kimber, Div Two Patrick Dowd. Twos; Robert Anderson, Moke Everitt, Tom Kane, Rory Kimber, Todd Selwyn, Colin Sutherland, Jay Williams. 13-9-14 Saturday Haggle Nett Div One; 1st Todd Geayley 65, 2nd Frank McGrath 66, 3rd David Bates 67, 4th Craig Chambers 67, 5th Chris King, 6th Leon Robbie 68, 7th Grant Wilcock 68, 8th Rory Kimber 69. Div Two, 1st Dominic Olson 63, 2nd Owen Yorke 65, 3rd John Munro 68, 4th Wayne Nepia 68, 5th Lex Wilcox 69, 6th Andrew Fennell 69, 7th Paul Wells 70, 8th Ivan Van Niekerk 71 Best Gross; Div One Craig Chambers 72, Div Two Dominic Olson 79. Twos; David Bates, Matt Dunstan, Peter Helps, Rory Kimber, Chris King, Kerry Martin, Frank McGrath, Dane Morley, Ian Robb, Fred Watts, Bruce Whittaker, Darren Whyte.

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Audio & Video AUDIO & VIDEO COPYING SERVICES. Specialising in Audio, CD, Video & DVD duplication & conversion. Phone: 235 3825 or 027 201 7436, or email: c-l-ireland@xtra. co.nz

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

BOOKKEEPING

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Bookkeeping Services Offered. Both on & off site, all aspects considered. 021 123 1633.

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Ph: 235 9352 FOR HIRE FIREWOOD splitter. Phone: 235 7733 or 021 305 111.

For Rent Generous open plan kitchen / dining / lounge, separate family room & office. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Insulated, fully fenced sunny section. Sandspit area. Available 30/9. $380 per week. Phone 021 115 9054. 3 Bedroom townhouse, down right-of-way. $385 p/w. Phone 021 272 3479. Room offered, share house with one other. Central to Waiuku, $150 per week includes power etc. References essential. Phone 235 8486.

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

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

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ALLEY WAY 9 Lounge suites from $90 * 2 Complete King Beds from $450 * 3 Dressing tables with mirrors from $100 * 2 Wardrobes from $120 * 13 Outdoor chairs $10 each * 10 Armchairs (for office) $25 each * 2 Dining tables with chairs from $120 * 2 Round tables from $100 * 14 Large picture frames from $5 * 2 Office desks from $50 * 9 Coffee tables from $10 WAIUKU DELIVERY $10.00 31/3 BOWEN ST, WAIUKU NEXT DOOR TO MITRE 10, Ph: 235 7715 FIREWOOD - Bargain. Mac/pine. 4 Metres: $300 Delivered. 2 Metres $170. Ph/txt: 021 744 970 or 235 0065.

After a terrific response to our Don Giovanni giveaway, The Post newspaper would like to Congratulate Jenni Caldwell from Pukekohe who is the winner of the two AReserve tickets at Auckland’s ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre. When The Post contacted Jenni, she was

thrilled to have won as she has never before been to the opera in New Zealand. “Winning never happens to me.,” she said with a laugh, but she is already planning who to take with her. Well done Jenni and thank you to all who participated in our giveaway.

COCKY’S CORNER - For fencing & roofing iron, timber, hardware, plywood, pavers, gates, garden sheds & more. 123 Queen St, Waiuku. Ph: 235 9880 or 235 2386. Dustbags / Woodchips $10 a bag or buy 10 or more bags for only $5 each. Phone: 235 2980.

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR 4010. 203 Diesel 4WD. 1 owner, 400 hours. HydroTrans. Ex con, 1 owner. Hydraulic connections for F-Loader. Incl Sabre 1200 mower. $11 000 o.n.o. Ph: 09 239 2470.

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

Garage Sale Saturday 20th September. 164 Queen Street, Waiuku. Not before 8am. September 20th, from 8am. Household items & toys. 23 Norfolk Rise, Waiuku.

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

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

Handyman Small jobs - Painting, gardens, weeding, woodwork etc. Ask if I can do it! Waiuku based, good rates. Phone Wayne: 0210 293 4008.

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.

LAWNMOWING TOPCUT LAWNMOWING - Reliable, clean & tidy job. Experienced operator. Ph Fred 09 235 5280, 021 902 552. GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gardening, garden clearance, hedges. clean, tidy and reliable. Call Brett 021 0211 7777 or 09 232 1276.

PETS POOCHIE PARK – Holiday home for dogs. Inspection welcome by arrangement. Phone: 09 235 0052 (a/h) or 021 856 555. Email: pups@hotmail.co.nz for further info.

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.

Public Notices Waiuku Athletics Club Registration Monday 15th & 22nd Sep. 5.30pm 6.30pm Waiuku Rugby Club Rooms. E: waiukuathletics@outlook.co.nz

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

Situations Vacant Required - Existing farm fences repaired. Suit semi-retired fencer. Waiuku - Otaua area. Phone John: 09 235 5079 or: 027 594 9868. Required - Gardener/ Weeder. Suit semi-retired. Waiuku - Otaua area. Phone: 09 235 5079 or: 027 552 9828. Experienced Barista and chef required - Full Time. Good customer service skills and a warm, friendly countenance a must. Contact Michael: 021 186 1100. Cafe Alba.

Tarot Tarot Readings with Kat Mason. For an appointment, phone or text: 027 684 7468.

TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Downstairs from $90 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Upstairs from $110 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. WAREHOUSE SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Small, Med & Lge. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. WORKSHOP SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

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

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

Residential and commercial. Professional Service. Competitive prices, free quotes. Ph: Colin 027 965 2094.

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

PUBLIC NOTICES 2 3 1 6

Caravans, Horsefloats, Boats. Any condition. Reasonable Price. Phone Steve: 027 622 0011.

Window Cleaning

WANTED TO BUY

SUDOKU

1 7

2 4

9 8 6

How to solve Sudoku!

No.1361

Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

PUZZLES

4 7 9

8 3

3 7 8 1 4 5 6 2 9

Solution No.1360 6 2 7 4 1 5 8 5 9 8 2 6 4 3 1 4 5 9 3 2 7 9 7 2 5 4 3 6 2 6 3 8 7 1 9 3 8 6 1 9 7 4 4 5 1 7 8 9 2 7 3 9 6 5 8 1 8 1 4 3 2 6 5

9 1 6 8 5 2 3 4 7

Cash into

Answers!

Services www.grahamsfunerals.co.nz

Advertise all your unwanted goods

Ph: 238 7835

BEREAVEMENT THANKS

MAUNSELL, Maree Susan The Maunsell and Dickey families wish to sincerely thank all those that offered their love and support, or took time to express their sympathy of the sad time of Maree’s passing.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

health and beauty

ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT LOOKING AFTER YOUR HAIR AND SKIN? BODY & MIND? Beauty is more than a lovely face. It comes from deep within our soul. It knows no age, nor can anyone over-estimate its value to women or men. As a Trichologist, Beauty Therapist & Reiki Master with many years experience, I would love to help you make the most of yourself, or help you with a problem. In a quiet, private & friendly home environment, I offer you a place to be pampered, and honest, professional advice. For a consultation or treatment, phone: Jennifer Baker 09 235 7881 / 027 263 0512

2A Masters Road, Waiuku

PUBLIC NOTICES Patumahoe School Calf Club Day 20 September 2014 - Election Day! Come see the animals, Homebaking, Sweets, Yummy Hot Food, Bouncy Castle and Facepainting, Awesome Raffles

9 - 1pm All Welcome. Voting booth onsite, vote at the same time!

Pukekohe Athletics Club Registration Evenings

Tuesday 23rd Sep & Thursday 25th Sep 5.30pm - 6.30pm Pukekohe Junior Boys Rugby Club, Colin Lawrie Fields.

All ages welcome. First club night: Tues 14th October 2014 Coaching available. Registration forms and info available on: www.pukekoheathletics.co.nz Parent help on club night required. Queries phone Jane: 021 0236 1926 or Kerri: 236 3343

Glenbrook School

ENROLMENTS The board wishes to advise that a number of vacancies for 2015 have become available at Glenbrook School. Since the last ballot for out of zone places in September 2014 the board has received a number of inquiries from parents of out of zone students seeking to enrol their children at the school for 2015. Because the board operates an enrolment scheme, details of which are available at the school office or on the school website it is required to fill any vacant out of zone places by ballot in cases where there are more applications for enrolment than there are places available. The board has determined that 5 places are available for the new entrant level in the school for 2015. There are no places available at any other year level in the school. The board is prepared to receive applications, in addition to those which it already holds, so long as they reach the school by: Wednesday 15 October 2014. If a ballot is required it will be held on: Wednesday 22 October 2014. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.

Thank You

View Road School would like to Thank the following businesses for supporting our Quiz night:

•New Zealand Steel • Pak n Save Pukekohe • Cafe Karma • Southern Podiatry • VTNZ Pukekohe • United Videos Waiuku • Sunset Surf & Turf • Subway Waiuku • Deed’s Action OPD • Sunset Cycles •Dollar City • Waiuku Village Butchery • Baker’s Shoes & more • Unichem Queen St Waiuku • PaperPlus Waiuku •Pan Pacific Auto Electronics • Lavish Hair • Jewellry by Anri • Q Nails • Naturally Wood • Barb’s Diner • The Post Newspaper Special Thanks to Mike Clune for being our quiz master Winners of the raffle are: 1st Prize: Night at Pullman Hotel Red C 02 Christine Rahiri 2nd Prize: tandem Hang gliding 81F green Diamond Nan Adams 3rd Prize: Vouchers at Tauponative 50 A Red Spade Errol Ross Congratulations to our winners, Thanks to our sponsors , Michael Watts , The Post Newpaper, and community for their support.

situations vacant

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7368 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Tagliatelle. 7, Hunt. 8, Impudent. 9, Sketch. 10, Dawdle. 12, Sorrow. 15, Across. 17, Scenario. 19, Raid. 20, Intolerable. Down - 1, Agitator. 2, Finish. 3, Stupid. 4, Plod. 5, Fennel. 6, Trunk. 11, Wardrobe. 13, Orchid. 14, Warble. 15, Aboard. 16, Shine. 18, Note.

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

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

situations vacant

40 Queen Street, Waiuku PHARMACY TECHNICIAN We need a Pharmacy Technician to work with our busy dispensing team. Although a qualified Technician is preferred, we would consider training a suitable applicant. This would involve study by correspondence, so commitment over the training period is required. Attributes that we are looking for are: • Able to work closely in our team. • Friendly and willing to provide the best service to our customers. • Mature approach to working in the pharmacy environment. If this sounds like you, please apply in writing to: Unichem Waiuku Pharmacy 40 Queen Street, Waiuku 09 235 9307 Applications close 26th September, 2014.

Produce Manager required • • •

Are you looking to take the step up to managing others in a busy Produce Department? Are you a current Manager looking for a change? Do you think you have what it takes to develop staff to reach their potential?

We are seeking an individual who will have commitment to excellence and strong organisational and communication skills. They will also display high presentation standards, honesty and an excellent work ethic. If successful you will be responsible for the planning and coordinating of all facets of the day to day operations of the department and ensuring all staff are well trained to provide the best overall shopping experience for our customers. A minimum of 2 years previous produce experience is a must. New World Waiuku is committed to offering a friendly focused working environment with a salary package that reflects the skills and potential of the successful applicant. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a team that focuses on providing great service and advancing your skills, then look no further. To Apply please contact: Nicky Black Hr Manager - Waiuku New World 092365050 xt 760 or email: Trainingmgr.wku@nw.co.nz Closing Date is Friday 26th September 2014

Light Engineering /Fabricator/Welder The person we are looking for requires the following attributes: • Industry Experience • Current Welding Certificates or ability to attain them • Full Drivers License • Ability to work within a small friendly team • Work efficiently and accurately • Customer Service skills an advantage • Reliability • Have good problem solving skills and high degree of common sense • Good Mechanical aptitude • NZ Residency We are rural located business taking pride in producing a well regarded NZ made product. We offer a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and work as a team. This is a Full time position and Remuneration will be based on experience to the right candidate. An immediate start can be available. Please email your C.V with references to sales@trailerworld.co.nz Or Ph 09 2320271

WANTED

Waiuku Colony Cat Rescue

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

Thank you for your support

Take My Card

THE POST NEWSPAPER, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Your A-Z of Trades & Services

CAR rentals

GLASS

PAINTing

auto glass

PREP, PAINTING AND WALLPAPER SPRAYPAINTING

Franklin Car Rentals Small / Large Trucks / Utes / Trailers & Cars

52 Manukau Road, Pukekohe 09 238 8388 www.franklintruckrentals.co.nz Don’t Delay Call Today CARpet cleaning

Franklin Carpet Cleaning Ltd Mob: 021 886 475 Ph: 09 235 5014 Email: franklincarpetcleaning@xtra.co.nz

CARAVANS

Counties Caravan Rentals Caravan Hire

• Accommodation needs • Portable ensuites • Ideal extra bedroom

Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen

235 3500 Mobile 021 533 585 CLEANING

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

Windscreen Repairs & Replacement

* Mobile Service, Franklin wide * 103 Manukau Road, Pukekohe (Right next to Bunnings Warehouse)

PH 238 5055 0800 10 35 35

GLASS

• PROFESSIONAL JOB DONE • FREE QUOTES

PH: 09 235 2665 (A/H)

027 237 3821

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

all about Your local company for all glass repairs and supplies

6 COURT STREET WAIUKU (Opposite Police Station)

Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412

Len Gore

Painter Decorator Residential & Commercial

Mobile free 0800 226 884 235 2572

heALTH

F luffyD ucks Pampering

Value for money guaranteed For a free quote, call Len 021 - 682 028 PLastering

- Registered Practitioner

plumbing

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

09 235 8364

Surveying

NEW TO WAIUKU 8 Years experience * Fully insured * Regular or casual * Free quotes * Competitive rates * Pensioner rates

NIGEL KNOTT Owner

LAWN MOWING

Wa i u k u

•Gutter clearing •Pruning/trimming •Weeding/spraying •Rubbish removal •All property maintenance•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator

238 7701

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Electronics

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We’re #1 in the No.2 Business Servicing all aspects of Plumbing and Gas Fitting

Phone 235 7059

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PUMPS

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• FREE QUOTES •

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TV & VIDEO REPAIRS

Emergency Services 24/7

LAWNMOWING & GARDENING

FLOOR SANDING

Registered Plumbers

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

Laundry

Lawnmowing Plus Ltd

P: 09 235 3755

027 476 1306

PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING

14 Hall Street, Pukekohe Ph 09 Fax 09 238 2448

Ph: 09 235 2256 or 0274 682227 email: kangal@ps.gen.nz. PO Box 74, Waiuku 2341

CONCRETE

electrical

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING 0800 482 532

LAND SURVEYORS

• Relaxation Massage • Reflexology • Reiki

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SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS

Madsen Lawrie Consultants

Ltd

238 7701

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

SEPTIC TANKS

CARLOS MAGIC JOBS

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Carolyn Foley

VEHICLES

•Otaua

Motors Ltd•

WOF Safety Inspections

PUMP & WELL SERVICES PLUMBING - DRAINAGE - CONCRETE S U P P L I E S

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

Storage

STORE IT ALL All Sizes

021 293 6250

Hosking Place, Waiuku

Repairs & Servicing to all Vehicles including Farm Machinery Petrol & Diesel • Light Engineering ~ Welding

Classic Cars} - All repairs, tuning & servicing For friendly service phone Merv 235 2835

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

In the last two episodes of News at Seven, my colleagues from Arnet Law and Chatfields Accounting have discussed the responsibilities and best practices of business owners in the event of sale of their business from point of view of legal and accounting requirements. This week we look at the responsibilities of an employer in the event of sale of a business. As has been previously discussed, the Employment Relations Act 2000 is the foundation of Employment Law in New Zealand. While there are many other aspects of legislation which affect employment this act is the cornerstone. In 2004 the Employment Relations Amendment Act (No 2) 2004 was introduced. This is designed to protect employees in the event of the sale, transfer, or contracting out of all or part of the employer’s business. Initially the amendment only protected certain types of employees, mainly cleaners. However the act was constructed in such a way that, by December 2005, it became compulsory for every employment agreement to contain an “Employee Protection Provision”. This is now incorporated into the Employment Relations 2000 under Sections 69OJ and 69OK. The act itself is quite self-explanatory and requires employers to follow a process of negotiation with the new employer with a view to minimising as far as is reasonably practicable the impact of change on any affected employee. *Specifically the employer will negotiate with the new employer over; a)

the timing of any changes, with a view to the employer and, if appropriate, the new employer giving affected employees reasonable prior notice of the changes and to give the affected employees the opportunity to consult with the employer about the implications of the proposed changes.

the provision of information to affected employees about the proposed restructuring, how it is likely to affect them and the options available to them.

the right for affected employees, wherever practicable, to accept a position with the new employer which will be either be directly comparable to their current position or, at the least, be a position to which they will otherwise be suited by reason of their skills, experience or qualifications

the establishment of a satisfactory induction process for employees who accept employment with the new employer.

Subject to the commercial needs of the new employer, the employer will use its best efforts to negotiate the transfer of any affected employee to the employment of the new employer.

There will be instances where the transfer of employment is not an option. This would be particularly apparent in smaller, “family” style businesses. In cases like this, unless there are specific reasons for exception, the employee should be consulted as redundancy is likely to be a consequence. The consultative process, while straight forward, should be undertaken with the advice of a professional as flaws in the consultative process can lead to a claim further down the track. As with all matters of this nature, if in doubt, seek advice. Professional assistance will ensure that the legal requirements are addressed. *This is not the complete act

next month / Arnet Law - Negotiating the sale or purchase of a business

Personal Grievance? We represent Employees or Employers in:

Direct Negotiation Mediation Employment Relations Authority Employment Court We offer an initial telephone consultation free of charge. This will allow us to assess the merits of the case and offer a strategy for the resolution or defence of the matter.