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Thank you for the music A profile on Annette Grey, who has retired from music tuition after more than three decades teaching students from Franklin.

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Dressed to the nines, enjoying the occasion, and arriving in style at the Waiuku Year 8 Ball last week were Waiuku Primary School students Taine Rudolph, Joe Vulawalu and Pointon Paora. The trio were part of almost 200 students who attended the annual event, which this year had the theme of ‘Glamour’. More photos, page 28 this week.

New laws tomorrow Changes to liquor licencing laws will not only affect bars, pubs and clubs, but could also mean hefty fines for people serving teens in their own homes. PAGE

Just having a ball! Glitz and glamour as local Year 8 students gather for their annual ball.

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Mayor grilled from all quarters on Monday Just a couple of hours after embattled Auckland Mayor Len Brown met with councillors over issues arising from a report as to whether he had misused council resources, he was facing another grilling - this time from Waiuku College students. In his first engagement since issuing an apology to councillors over his actions, the Mayor yesterday met with the Waiuku Business Student Advisory Board to discuss transport options for the region. The students didn’t cut him much slack either, following up on questions and trying to pin him down to commitments on waterborne transport, a fairer allocation of rates funding to Waiuku, development of the Onehunga Port, processes for community consultation and the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. Student Brooke Druyven illustrated the strength of the students’ views when she pointed out that the GVR project was one of Mayor Brown’s initial ‘100 projects’, before adding that since then, nothing has happened. Mayor Brown took the questions in good spirit, encouraging the students to take on more of an advocacy role for their community, and highlighting that funding issues had to be resolved before more transport options could be developed. He indicated either a congestion charge for central Auckland, or a fee for

driving on main arterial routes looked likely, as a means of meeting the shortfall in transport funds. “There’s not enough rates, and not enough taxes,” he said - a statement which appears unlikely to win many friends. He did say he supported development of the Port of Onehunga, and admitted Waiuku’s public transport options were ‘not perfect at the moment.’ “The service levels aren’t there,” he said. Earlier in the day, the Mayor had released a statement regarding the chief executive’s report into the activities of the mayoral office. “We had a full, frank and robust discussion and I have offered a full and unconditional apology to Councillors,” he said. “I understand the frustration and disappointment that Councillors feel. I realise that I have a good deal of work to regain their trust and rebuild our working relationships in the interests of Auckland. This is my focus, starting today.” He started that focus with a productive and informative meeting with the students yesterday, but the issues still swirling around the council were evident as he left the College building to face questions from waiting television media over the report and whether he was confident in retaining his job.

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In response to your correspondent Paul White, (Mr Know-it-all by all accounts!) who states “We (the Royal we I take it?) understand that it causes distress to animal owners who don’t keep their animals sheltered but these people need to understand ....” These people need to understand ...? Whatever Mr White! Yes, it does cause me great distress to see my ageing dog sheltering under the bed, salivating, shaking, unable to eat/drink anything and be utterly inconsolable as soon as the first firework goes off. But I know it causes him even more distress, even after having been administered 35mg of Valium to get him through each night of hell. (Nor-

mal human dose 5mg). My dog could under no circumstances be considered “not sheltered” - he lives inside the house with us. We are subjected to this for not just one night. Then we’ve got Christmas and yippee, New Year’s Eve to look forward to - I can hardly wait! Allowing all and sundry to handle incendiary devices (whatever the size or magnitude) is madness Mr White - as you yourself should acknowledge as a professional pyrotechnician? Your condescending attitude does you no favours. Oh and by the way, for your information, I don’t do Facebook! Lesley Barrett Pukekohe

As a concerned person re fireworks I would like to reply to the letter Mr Paul White wrote. He says, and I quote ,“I get annoyed at the facts thrown around willy nilly each year so lets get some facts right” unquote. They are his facts, agreed, but my facts are that when people have fireworks it is for the enjoyment of the family, but what about the fact that animals are injured as well as people. Sadly some people choose to do some terrible things to animals and each other more so stupidly than with wise intent. What about the poor puppy who had fireworks put in his mouth so that the twits who did it could see what would happen? Enjoyment? No I don’t think so. What about my twenty or so animals that ripped out most of their ear tags because of fireworks, enjoyment? Yeah right.

Most of us don’t want to rain on others parades, we want suitable venues to go and enjoy some time watching the professionals put on a display. He goes on to say that quote “we understand it causes distress to animal owners who don’t keep their animals sheltered”, Er, how do I and others shelter stock and horses? Any reasonable ideas would be welcome, and as for ruining the happiness of others that is not what people are ‘moaning’ about. Mr White, animals have a right too, personally and I say personally I couldn’t care a jot about fireworks money spent that most can ill afford. Ban them, as others say, and yes, facebook is one way to get that message out there. Go for it people, get them banned. Michele Capper Waiuku

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Alarmed over articles What’s happening to the Post? I’m a little alarmed at the tone of articles and editorial that seems to be creeping into the Post. Can we please have some balanced and informed coverage on the issue of deep sea oil drilling, the removal of mangroves and last week’s scare mongering coverage on assessing cultural impact. It’s really easy to do, when you cover a community story, make sure you also get comment from those in the community who don’t support the removal of mangroves, deep sea oil drilling and ask for comment from local Iwi Ngati Te Ata for their perspective on section 6(e) of the RMA PART 4-DEFINTIONS-C. Charmaine Petereit Waiuku

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Above: Waiuku’s Marianne Burton was one of almost 200 riders who attended a Patriots Poker Run which culminated at Waiuku’s historic Kentish Hotel on Saturday. Riders on bikes of all types, including Marianne’s Triumph Bonneville, enjoyed a day trip before arriving in Waiuku on the day of the Christmas parade.

Community seeks fix for ‘scary’ rural road Residents of a rural road in West Franklin are appealing for Auckland Council to take action before someone is seriously injured. Lesley Cotter is spearheading a campaign by residents of Taurangaruru Road to have one part of the road repaired over concerns that the combination of a narrow road, a blind corner and a tricky camber are going to lead to a serious collision. The issue has festered for around 15 years, with requests made initially to Franklin District Council, and latterly to Auckland Council, following amalgamation. Residents in the area say there are a number of concerns, particularly with school buses, milk tankers, stock vehicles and horse floats, along with cars, meeting on the narrow portion of the road. The issue has been

raised with Fonterra as a safety concern for its drivers, and reports are understood to be being prepared by police and local bus and transport companies. Accidents on the road have been reported, including one involving a school bus, but Lesley says work on the road has continually been put off because there have been no serious injuries or fatalities. She says the whole point is to have something done before some family has to go through the trauma and anguish of losing a loved one. Along with many residents, Lesley says she is continually being forced onto the gravel edge of the road to avoid oncoming vehicles, and says a council patch-up has only made the situation worse, with a slightly wider piece of tarmac suddenly ending as the corner approaches. Yesterday Lesley and other

residents were meeting at the site with Franklin Ward Councillor Bill Cashmore, and Community Board member Jill Naysmith, in the hope that some traction can be gained leading into the new year and when the school buses again start using the route.

Lost/Found Waiuku Police are holding the following items which have been recovered at the station: From October is a child’s yellow bike, found at the old New World site, and a yellow plastic mailbox, found on Maioro Road. In November, a child’s spiderman bike was found in Matai Street, and a horsehead tiepin found in Sandspit Road. December saw an I-Pad found in Bowen Street.

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Annette Grey - thank you for the music

If music be the food of love ... then we have been abundantly blessed. There is little doubt that one of the most significant impacts my mother has had on myself and my siblings is sharing with us her love of music. We all still regularly pick up guitars, sing, play the piano, or in my brother Steven’s case the drums. And when we do, it brings us joy. But my mother didn’t just share her love of music – the way it brings people together, heals souls, brings joy and even tears at times – with us. Annette shared it with hundreds, probably thousands, of children and adults during more than three decades of music teaching in Waiuku, Pukekohe, Tuakau and further afield. Annette this year will hang up the trusty music portfolio and retire from her career as a music teacher in order to enjoy a well-earned retirement with husband of 49 years, John. My sister and I, and I know many others, think that over three decades music teaching is definitely something worth acknowledging and celebrating. On reflecting on my mother’s career as a music teacher I can’t help but hum a tune of significance to her ... and hearing her voice singing the Dolly Parton classic ‘Coat of Many Colours’: “Back through the years I go wondering once again Back to the seasons of my youth...” So what do I find from the seasons of my youth? As kids we grew up with the regular stream of children coming to our house on Otaua Road for music lessons – be it on guitar, piano, keyboard, organ, and on one occasion the piano accordion. Ringing through the house we would hear the strain of what became very familiar tunes – such as ‘Jamaica Farewell’ and ‘Michael Row the Boat Ashore’ (the one chord song every guitarist learns). Added to the tunes we would hear pupils providing excuses as to why they hadn’t practiced, often because their music books were lost all week under their bed, or trying hard to pretend they’d learnt everything but not convincing their wise music teacher. At times you’d hear a pupil exclaim ‘do I have to play that again, I played it last week’ or praise from Annette when a pupil played for her a new song they had learnt all on their own. Annette’s dedication to her pupils and teaching is evident in the longevity of her career. Believe me as a former guitar teacher who lasted only three years I

If music be the food of love... then we have been abundantly blessed, writes Sandra Grey in this tribute to her mother, Annette Grey, (pictured right), who has retired from music teaching after more than three decades teaching students from the Franklin area. know how tough it can be. My Mum is extraordinary. She is giving of her time and talent, she persists in teaching (even when pupils like her grandson Peter Grey try her patience because they refuse to practice), and she always strives to get the best out of every pupil. Some of those hundreds of pupils are now life-long friends such as Sue Wilson (nee Smith) who used to ride to our house on her horse with her guitar slung over her back. Sue’s granddaughter has recently been learning ukulele with Annette and got to go to Auckland to be part of the mass ukulele orchestra along with a handful of classmates and her very proud teacher – so it’s not just one generation of pupils that has benefited from Annette’s passion for music teaching, but now three. Annette’s time as a music teacher has involved being a strong member of the Modern School of Music and I know her teaching colleagues will miss her input at meetings and competitions. In the last decade Annette trained as an examiner for the Modern School of Music and has travelled the country and lent her expertise to even more music pupils and communities. And of course it is not just in teaching that my Mum’s love of music has manifested itself. Annette’s love of music has included decades supporting others as a musician at the Waiuku Country Music Club; winning country music awards; playing at dances with Rod McGregor and Noel Bulte; and, playing in a family band with me and brother Steven. There were performances of all types – from being a member of the Waiuku Accordion Orchestra to playing for the Waiuku Theatre Group pantomimes and

cabarets. And in her ‘spare time’ (it’s a wonder she had any given all the teaching and performances she took on) Annette would organise Friday night music evenings at the family home where we got to try out our skills with other music fanatics; and she would make sure every family occasion is filled with song – such as the family Christmas’s where she played ‘Sleigh Bells’ with my sister Linda and my recently departed Aunty Isabel. All of these things have made people smile, dance, sing-along, clap, and enjoy life a little more. But I still think the fact that she shared her ability to play music with hundreds of people is a legacy that must be acknowledged on her retirement. The greatest tribute I, my siblings, and all Annette’s pupils can pay to her is to continue to enjoy what she has taught us, continue to share her love of music and ours, and to make sure that song fills the air wherever we go. So, roll on the parties where we recall those songs taught 30 years ago. Roll on the times when I get to come back to Waiuku and sing with my Mum those old, familiar country tunes. There is no way ‘we can sing up every song that Annette knows’. And I’m sure all of you who have learnt from Mrs Grey will help to celebrate a wonderful career and join me singing one of ABBA’s hits: ‘Thank you for the music, the songs I’m singing Thanks for all the joy they’re bringing Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty What would life be? Without a song or a dance what are we? So I say thank you for the music For giving it to me.’

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mas Parade on Saturday. This fantastic event is kindly sponsored by NZ Steel Ltd who very generously Fill the grid so that donate thousands each year to some festive cheer to the community. every row bring and every normal, Waiuku creativity was as fantas3x3 squareAscontains tic1astoever, the digits 9 producing 32 amazing floats for the onlookers to enjoy. As well as the floats, there were the likes of the Pipe Band, the BMX bikers, marching girls etc, so once again Solution No.1321 9 2 3 7 1a 4huge 8 parade 6 5 by South Auckland standards. 4 8 7 5 6A 3thank 2 must go out to the Waiuku 1 9 you Band who entertained the 4 8 7 3 Music 5 6 1 9 2Country the day while hundreds 2 5 9 1 7crowd 8 3 6 4 throughout 9 5 1the 6 markets. Aksamba amazed the 7 4 8 2 3enjoyed 1 3 6 4 8crowd 5 9 with 2 7their music performance and Red 7 Cheer 8 1 2 6 5Hot 3 4 9also with their breathtaking tum1 2and 5 flip 8 routines. 6 7 4 3 9bling 2 6 you 7 1also to our judges for 2013; Vicki 3 9 5 8 4Thank Woodley from NZ Steel, Deborah Andrew

each of the three categories, especially when they are all fantastic. A huge shout out of thanks must also go out to our fantastic volunteers, the Lions and the Christmas Parade committee for making sure the parade went off without a hitch. The winners are as follows: Business Category: 1st: Holmes Flooring, 2nd: Waiuku Mitre 10, 3rd: The Frog Pond Reading Tuition. School Category: 1st Waipipi, 2nd Pukeoware, 3rd Waiuku Primary. Social Category: 1st: Franklin Young Mariners, 2nd: St Andrews Church, 3rd: Waiuku Rugby Club. Highly commended: Waiuku Kindergarten, Counties Fishing Club, View Road School. Best Theme: Holmes Flooring. Best Participant: The Red Hatters.

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‘Scare-mongering’ over Unitary Plan article - letter We are dismayed by the negative coverage given in The Post of Tuesday 3 December to the Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan requirements for Maori cultural impact assessments. Such scare-mongering is unhelpful. We are very fortunate in the district served by The Post that the local iwi, Ngaati Te AtaWaiohua, have for some years had an effective consultation system for landowners to become informed about any special features on their properties, and ways of protecting them compatible with proposed land uses. In addition, kaumatua have managed Nga Tohu Kaitiaki, a project to document and place markers on some sites of special significance in cooperation with landowners, and to record digitally the known areas of environmental, historic and spiritual significance in the tribal area. The detail in the Unitary Plan is a back-up to this collaborative approach. The Historic Places Act and the Resource Management Act have for many years required local authorities to protect significant Maori archaeological sites and land forms, as well as special trees, and buildings of more recent, mainly European, significance. Admittedly some local authorities have been poor at listening to iwi who desire to protect their heritage. We can remember, less than twenty years ago, being called to help stop a Franklin Dis-

trict Council authorised bulldozer destroying one of the most significant, clearly visible historic pa sites on the Awhitu Peninsula. Times – and councils – have changed since then, and many Pakeha now see Maori cultural heritage as a treasure which enriches us all as a nation. The former Franklin District Council did a lot of work in recent years on cultural heritage protection, including the establishment of consultation procedures with all the iwi in its area. Rather than “New rules surprising homeowners”, the front page in last week’s Post should have read “Unitary Plan continues protection for Franklin’s heritage”. Tanya Cumberland and Charmaine Pountney, Awhitu -The headline was accurate - the new changes, and the scale of them, brought in largely after the first submission document was produced, were a surprise not only to landowners, but to a number of our elected representatives. It would not have been a surprise had Auckland Council seen fit to publicise these changes as they did with other aspects of the plan which became law under heritage provisions. I don’t accept that reporting the facts of the plan, as it stands, to the local community is ’scare-mongering.’ - Editor.

Uncertainty over door-to-door photo sales A Waiuku family is asking other locals to be aware that two men with English accents appear to be travelling door-to-door selling aerial photographs of local properties which the home-owners had not previously ordered. The men approached an elderly man last week, showing him the photograph and asking for $150 for the framed picture of the property. The man declined, so they reduced the price, and when he declined again they

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The Franklin Local Board has announced its approval for a new multisport facility at Bledisloe Park, Pukekohe. The new building is regarded as a significant part of the development and improvement of Bledisloe Park and will be beneficial for football, cricket and other groups that may use the facility. The Bledisloe Park Society, formed to co-ordinate the construction and operation of the new building, and has

secured $2,207,284 from a combination of the Franklin Local Board and a number of funding agencies. Local board chair Andy Baker said the collaboration between the Bledisloe Park Society and the local board will ensure that the construction of the new multi-sport facility is a success. “It will benefit local community networks through partnerships between the new facility and local schools, community groups and clubs,” says Mr

Baker. The development of the multi-sports building is in line with the board’s key priority to promote individual community wellbeing through participation and excellence in recreation and sport. The multi-sport double storied clubrooms will include new storage space, changing rooms, toilet facilities, tuck shop, bar, lounge, kitchen and first aid room. It will be located on the John Street side of the park.

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Tuakau shearer Coel L’Huillier (right), was one of five shearers who last week claimed a world record by shearing 2638 lambs in eight hours in a woolshed near Clevedon. Coel shore 518 lambs as his contribution to the overall tally. The individual tallies were headed by 2012 national series champion Angus Moore who shore 607, a record for the shed at Cashmore Farms, off Kawakawa-Orere Rd, east of Clevedon. With his parents up from their Marlborough farm to watch the Cavalier Woolscourers event, his tally equalled the shed’s previous best for nine hours. Others taking part were World two-stand record holder Sam Welch, of Waikaretu, who shore 573, Welch’s brother, Richard, who shore 491, and Peter (Puddy) Totorewa, from Rangiruru and who shore 449.

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Richard Welch, 38, was living in injury-enforced shearing retirement in Central Hawke’s Bay, when his brother talked him into having a go. He started preparing last summer, and reckons he’s ready to a fulltime shearer again. The record had not previously been claimed, but it was the biggest shearing record in New Zealand for almost nine years, since a sixstand record in Southland in 2004. It also had the unusual feature of being on both ewe

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$2000 fine if under-18s drink without parental consent Families looking to serve alcohol to teens at home Christmas functions could face fines of up to $2000 as major changes to New Zealand’s drinking laws come into force from tomorrow (Wednesday). As of 18 December, it will be illegal to supply alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 unless you are their parent or guardian or have express consent from them. ‘Express consent’ may include a personal conversation, an email or a text message that you have good reason to believe is genuine. Passed by Parliament in 2012, aspects of the new law have been phased in throughout the year with the final changes taking effect this week. For the alcohol industry this means stricter controls on alcohol advertising and promotion, including making it an offence to promote alcohol in a way that appeals to minors, a clearer definition of ‘intoxication,’ and new alcohol licensing criteria. Supermarkets and grocery stores are now

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As a local newspaper, our mission is always to inform you of what’s happening in our region. Throughout the year, we have been your eyes and ears as we do our best to report the news that matters to our communities. In 2014, we look forward to again covering and commenting on the daily happenings in and around our wonderful district. We take this time to wish all of you a joyful holiday season. May the year to come bring you health, peace, prosperity, and great happiness. Thank you for entrusting us with your patronage. We look forward to seeing you again in the year ahead and thank you once again for your support throughout 2013. Best wishes from our entire Post Newspaper team.

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Easing the pressures of the festive season The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is sharing ways Kiwis can ease some of the pressures of the Christmas season, and look after themselves in the process. “Christmas is a frantic time of year for many of us,” says MHF Chief Executive Judi Clements, “and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.” The MHF has rejigged their Five Ways to Wellbeing for the festive season to give Kiwis some tips on how to look after their mental health throughout the festive season and beyond. “The Five Ways to Wellbeing are deceptively simple,” says Ms Clements. “But practicing each of them gives an real boost to mental health and wellbeing.” The Five Ways are Be Active, Keep Learning, Connect, Take Notice, and Give. On the MHF Facebook page, we’ll be putting a Christmas spin on the each way to encourage everyone to make them a part of their daily routine. “Taking a walk, for instance, to admire local Christmas lights, learning about what holidays are celebrated in other cultures, connecting with those in your community who

may be feeling lonely, taking notice of little things such as Pohutukawa trees in bloom – these are all small things that anyone can do to give themselves a wellbeing-boost,” says Ms Clements. Giving is a particularly loaded term in December, and the MHF is running the Forget the Bling , Do the Whanau Thing Facebook page to remind us all that at this time of year it is our presence, not our presents, that is most important. The aim of the Forget the Bling campaign is to relieve Christmas of its overwhelming commercialism, and remind families that there are lots of low-cost or even free ways to spend time together, celebrate the season, and truly enjoy the holiday without risking getting into debt. The Forget the Bling Facebook page is updated daily with DIY gift ideas, free events around the country, and festive meal ideas for families on a budget. Vouchers are available to be downloaded from the Mental Health Foundation website, and given to family and friends on Christmas morning, to be filled in with whatever gift a person wishes to give.

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In spite of all drawbacks, the settlers of Waiuku, in the heart of New Zealand fern and bush, spent a happy and eventful Christmas. Both at the Episcopal Church and at the Wesleyan Chapel service was held, conducted at the former place by Mr. P. King, and at the latter by Mr. Rishworth. About 2pm there arrived at the head of the river two boatloads of men, whose weather-beaten and half-clad appearance at once proclaimed them the survivors of some sad disaster at sea. On their landing we recognised the leaders as Captain Breton and Messrs. Lodder and Dashwood, of the Waikato Heads, who, with their party, had been at sea since Monday morning, endeavouring (although unsuccessfully) to recover the Government steamer ‘Pioneer,’ which had broken from her moorings in the Waikato river. I believe they did all that men could do, even to the hazard of their lives, in their attempt to bring the vessel again into port, and it was not till she was half-full of water, her wheel gone, and she had became totally unmanageable, that they gave her up as lost. When they last saw her she was hard upon the middle bank of the Manukau bar, with every probability that she would soon become a total wreck. Captain Breton and his party received every attention at Constable’s hotel, where they did ample justice to the Christmas cheer placed before them.

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5479m2 gently north sloping block next to 31 hectares of covenanted bush. Build your dream home! Close to school, harbour beaches and within 80mins of Auckland. Call Julie Q to view.

Convenient for your tenant. Only a short walk to Waiuku Township. This very tidy two bedroom unit fit the needs of many. Large lounge/dining, sep kitchen, combined bathroom & toilet. Both bedrooms are double and there is ranch slider access to patio from one. Internal access to single garage and laundry from kitchen.

CENTRAL LOCATION $345,000

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Handy to Medical Centre, Waiuku College & Waiuku township. 3 Double bedrooms, master has semi ensuite. Open plan living with wood burner. Fully fenced with internal entry from the double garage. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. WAIUKU

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh750 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Fantastic first home or investment property. Zoned for Sandspit Road School. Freshly painted on the outside gives this home a lift of life. This home was relocated about 4 years ago. 4 Bedrooms, plenty of room for kids to run and play. Close to Sandspit Beach & Waiuku town centre.

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WAIUKU WHAT A CUTE VILLA - $349,000

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Country living without the hassle of farming. 2 Rural lots with unimpeded views to the west over the Waiuku River and Manukau harbour. 4836m2 and 5113m2.On the Glenbrook side of Waiuku. Hurry to view, before your friends do.Titles pending. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf596 & osbs534

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R PAINT - $350,000 BRING HAMMER AND THE ANO

3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Open plan living with French doors opening onto decking. Just recently renovated on 539m2 corner site.

Solid 3 bedroom home on 1126m2 down row. Kitchen/ dining .Large lounge with open fire. Large bedrooms, bathroom, sep toilet, sep laundry. Large double garage.

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh749 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

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WAIUKU DELIGHTFUL BUNGALOW - $PBN

WAIUKU STOP, LOOK, BUY! - $369,000

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HIDDEN GEM $349,000 Glenbrook Beach and a great boat ramp just minutes away. this 2 bedroom immaculate home is a short walk from the beach. The 1186m2 section is well kept and fully fenced. Come home to this hidden gem. Phone Ray to view.

GLENBROOK

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh733 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082

This lovely bungalow is beautiful inside and out. Fully insulated as well as a heat pump & wood burner. Combined kitchen / dining with sep lounge. Deck for summer entertaining with a view over the garden. Handy to Waiuku town centre. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lovely polished floors. This 1940s brick and tile home has been renovated. Easycare section in good location. Sandspit School Zoned.

SECLUDED HIDEAWAY - $409,000

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WAIUKU EASY LIVING - $379,000

GOOD START FOR THE FAMILY - $385,000

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh703 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh746 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075 Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

A contemporary double glazed Latitude home consisting of large open plan living opening on to a sunny deck with elevated ceiling space. Three double bedrooms (master with ensuite). Double basement garage on a compact easy care site.May qualify for Welcome home Loan - Contact agent for details.

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Private 4 bedroom plus study nook home on a generous 950m2 section in Sandspit School zone. Down a r.o.w and safe for all the family.

Lovely solid 4 bedroom initial home with ensuite.Spacious lounge, dining and kitchen. Bathroom has separate bath and shower. Separate toilet and separate laundry. Situated on flat 1061m2 partially fenced section with double garage plus shed. Plenty of space for the children and pets in the Waiuku Primary School Zone.

KICK BACK, RELAX & ENJOY - $425,000

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Private 2 storey home of 2 double bedrooms upstairs & 2 doubles downstairs with master having ensuite & walk in robe. Open plan living with lovely flow to deck & patio bbq area. Fully fenced with spacious single garage with internal entry. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. WAIUKU

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh745 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

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Modern 4 bedroom brick & tile in a quiet, private setting. Good indoor/outdoor flow from the living areas and a short walk from a local primary school and kindergarten. Call Julie Q to view.

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We would like to wish all our clients a safe and Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Our office will be closed 20th Dec - 6th Jan, however agents will be available via mobiles.

BRICK AND TILE MAKES YOU SMILE $429,000

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4 double bedroom, master has ensuite. Open plan living with outdoor flow to fully fenced backyard with pizza oven & garden shed. Double garage with workshop as well as a carport. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

Property is moving in Waiuku. Don't take too long, phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. This home has 4 bedrooms, ensuite, open plan living. Fully fenced with landscaped gardens & double garage with internal entry.

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View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh721 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

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Over an acre of mature plantings, natural spring with gentle flow. 3 bedrooms, open plan with 2 bedroom sleepout. Lovely outdoor decking to enjoy sunsets & bbqs.

This is a really beautiful home with loads of features. Master has ensuite & walk in robe, craft room, spa room & if you enjoy room in the garage you will love this. Zoned for Sandspit Road School. Phone Marleen to View. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh739 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

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View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh747 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

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MATAKAWAU SUMMERTIME & THE LIVING IS EASY - $489,000

3 bedrooms fully furnished bach at Matakawau on AwhituPeninsula. 2 mins to beach. Shed for the boat. Lots of family fun. Call Julie Q to view.

Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh543 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243

WAIUKU 15 ACRES CLOSE TO TOWN - $499,000

WAIUKU RUNOFF OR LIFESTYLE - $650,000 + GST, if any

MODERN FAMILY LIVING $489,000

NEW LISTING!!

Why wait to build when you can move into a house that is only 3 years young, double glazed & a woodburner. Sun drenched deck, garden shed, 4 brms, master has ensuite & wir. Open plan living with sep family room set on 841m2. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

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View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh743 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Only 5 mins from town is this well-maintained, grazed 15-acre block suitable for stock and horses.

This 16.2 hectares of desirable north facing property is located 6.5km from Waiuku main centre. This property has road frontage on two sides. Allowing access to a number of building sites. To view please phone Ray.

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf663 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf680 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082

WAIUKU FOR THE DISCERNING BUYER!!! - $PBN

WAIUKU TWIST BY THE POOL THIS CHRISTMAS - $765,000

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh730 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh661 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075

WAIUKU FAMILY DREAM HOME - $PBN

WAIUKU SECURE YOUR SUPERANNUATION - $PBN + GST, if any

HINUERA BEAUTY $499,000

NEW LISTING!!

Outstanding man cave with 3 phase power, carport & loads of off-street parking, fully fenced. 3 double bedrooms + study, master has walk in robe & funky ensuite. Open plan living with step down lounge with woodburner. Zoned for Sandspit Rd School. Last chance before Xmas. Phone Marleen today. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh748

WAIUKU

Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Check out this modern 4 bedroom home for the discerning buyer. The separate lounge has extended views over the country side to hil s in the distance. The sun streams into the lounge, kitchen & dining in the morning. The bedrooms catch the afternoon sun. All this on a 3240m2 section, with room for a pool. Triple car garaging with internal access, double glazing, alarms system and ducted vacume all adds to this unique property.

An extensive family home of 5 bedrooms, 3 living areas and 3 bathrooms. A designer kitchen and open plan family area lead on to an extensive portico and swimming pool complex, the large separate media room also has access to this area. The 2510m2 grounds have been professionally landscaped and there is coded gate access. This is one of the top properties in Waiuku and it awaits your inspection now.

WAITANGI FALLS ROAD $799,000 Substantial 217m2 home of generous proportions in a delightful secluded location. Situated in a superb street in rural surroundings, harbour side overlooking breath-taking Waitangi Falls this 2 storey 4 bedroom home has many options, from family home, Home stay or work from home. To view this stunning property please contact an agent to arrange a private inspection.

GLENBROOK

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf697 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075 Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

Excellent location, private 5 double bedrooms + study. 3 Bathrooms + ensuite, rumpus room, extra shedding. In-ground swimming pool, solar power, 2 ovens & butlers pantry. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh720 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Attractive 56.91 Ha approx on the tip of the Awhitu Peninsula just 30 mins from Waiuku. Proposed subdivision scheme commissioned for 25 lots under Rural Plan change 14. Vendor would potentially consider swap for dairy unit in upper Waikato. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf682 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082

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DAYS I L O YH P P A H From the team at Rise: Bill, Lynda, Gina, Cam, Kathleen & Katrina

Puru Pukeoware princesses, Jaidah and Khyra Porter.

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Grease sides of large heavy saucepan. Add sugar; stir in eggnog and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until boiling. Cook, stirring only if necessary to prevent sticking, until candy thermometer reaches soft-ball stage of 115°C, and when 1/2 tsp (2ml) syrup dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens on removal from water. Immediately remove from heat; let cool to lukewarm, without stirring. Using wooden spoon, beat in butter and vanilla, beating until very thick and no longer shiny. Quickly stir in nuts. Spread in greased 8-inch (2 l) square cake pan. Tip: If fudge sets too quickly before spreading in pan, reheat gently over low heat just until soft enough to spread. Glaze: Melt together chocolate chips and butter. Drizzle over fudge. Score into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares while warm; let cool completely and cut into squares.

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inue the toothy theme!

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The Christmas Party season is in full swing. Top pictures; Geoff and Mon McClay host one of the best-known local business functions, and they got Dave Gribble (top right) to switch from cutting mangroves to cutting meat. Above: Mary Hull, Margaret Vander Coer and Graham Duffy at the Franklin Fuchsia Club’s annual Christmas function.

tivities were the Joining the Waiuku fes d the Karaka Tuakau Hotel (above), an low). (be ty, cie Historical So

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Traditional Roast Turkey

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• 1 turkey, with giblets • 1 onion, coarsely chopped • A sprig of thyme • 1 bay leaf • 4 oz. (113 g) salted butter • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Lemon and Herb stuffing • 2 eggs • 4 oz. plus 1 tablespoon (130 g) butter, melted • A handful of fresh parsley leaves • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh lemon thyme • Freshly grated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon • 4 1/2 cups (1.08 litres) fresh white bread crumbs • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Chestnut stuffing • 14 oz. (392 g) fresh chestnuts • 1 cup (240 ml) milk • 4 oz. (112 g) sausages or sausage meat • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil • 6 oz. (168 g) turkey liver, chopped • 1 onion, chopped • 2 oz. (56 g) fatty bacon, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon (30 ml) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or marjoram • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Lemon and herb stuffing: Put the eggs, butter, parsley, lemon thyme, and lemon zest and juice in a food processor and blend to a smooth purée. Put the bread crumbs in a bowl, pour over the egg mixture, and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chestnut stuffing: Cook fresh chestnuts in a saucepan of boiling water for about 3 minutes to soften the shells. Peel them while still hot, wearing rubber gloves. Put the peeled fresh chestnuts in a saucepan, cover them with the milk, and simmer gently until softened, about 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how fresh they are. Strain them if necessary, then weigh out 7 oz. (196 g) and put in a bowl. Crumble the cooked chestnuts with your fingers and use the sausage meat to bind them. Heat the oil in a skillet, add onion, liver, and bacon and fry gently until the liver is firm. Stir in the parsley and cook until the mixture begins to brown. Add to the chestnuts with some salt and pepper. Turkey: To make a stock, the day before put the giblets, minus the liver but with the neck chopped in half, in saucepan. Add the onion, thyme, and bay leaf, cover with water and bring to a boil, removing any foam. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours, then strain. Taste and, if necessary, simmer for a little longer to reduce and strengthen the flavour. The next day, wipe out the neck area and cavity of the turkey with a damp

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cloth and lightly season the inside with salt and pepper. Spoon the lemon and herb stuffing into the body cavity and the chestnut stuffing into the neck cavity, allowing plenty of room for them to expand. This is particularly important for the neck stuffing. Put half the butter in a saucepan and melt gently. Spread the remaining butter all over the skin of the turkey. Soak the cheesecloth in the melted butter and drape over the bird, with a double layer covering the drumsticks. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Put the bird in a large roasting pan in the middle of the oven. Roast for the calculated time according to size, except that the oven temperature must be raised to 400°F (200°C) and the cheesecloth covering removed for the last 30 minutes in order to crisp the skin. Remove the turkey from the oven, cover with a tent of aluminum foil, and leave in a warm place to rest while you prepare your side dishes. Using oven mitts, tip out any free juices from the cavity, then lift the turkey onto a serving platter. Pour off the turkey juices from the pan, preferably into a gravy separator or jug to be able to lift off the fat, then reheat with the seasoned stock. Serve as is or for a traditional gravy, pour juices into a pan, thicken with a small amount of flour and cook well, stirring to prevent burning. Serve with roasted potatoes, roasted parsnips, kumara, bacon rolls, cranberry relish, and Brussels sprouts.

Fruited Brazil Nut Loaves • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) dried figs • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) dried apricots • 1 cup (250 ml) candied pineapple • 1/2 cup (125 ml) candied cherries • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped preserved ginger • 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour • 1 cup (250 ml) packed brown sugar • 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder • 3 cups (750 ml) whole shelled Brazil nuts • 4 eggs • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla

PREPARATION: Line two 8- x 4-inch (1.5l) loaf pans with foil; grease well and set aside. Pour boiling water over figs and apricots; let stand for five minutes. Drain and chop into large pieces. Cut pineapple into chunks. Halve cherries. In a large bowl, mix together the figs, apricots, pineapple, cherries, ginger, and Brazil nuts. Stir together the flour, sugar, and baking powder; then add to the fruit

mixture and toss to mix. In separate bowl, beat eggs well; stir in vanilla. Add to fruit mixture and mix well; spoon into prepared pans. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 1 hour or until cake tester inserted into centre comes out clean. Let cool in pans on racks for 10 minutes; remove from pans and let cool completely on racks. Loaves can be wrapped well and refrigerated for up to two weeks.

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Last minute gifts? How about a $25,000 set of harmonicas? Restoration project

If you simply can’t think what to buy for someone this year, Amazon may have the answer - providing you have some deep pockets. Listed last week were a set of seven Hohner harmonicas, in ‘an attractive presentation case’, for $US25,000. They would be a special treat for a Dylan fan, as these have apparantly been played, and hand-signed, by the great Bob himself. Which, come to think of it, means it’s $25 grand for a second-hand set of harmonicas!

Of course, you might want something else for the kids, so there’s a five-slide playground system which includes an arch bridge, a corkscrew climber, a four-foot rock wall and a bunch of other stuff. It’s a snip at $US 31,156. Shipping costs might a bit on the steep side, we couldn’t find out what it would cost to bring it to New Zealand, but to get it shipped urgently on FedEx to Canada would set you back a further $23,000. Still, it’s not about the money, it’s the thought that counts, right?

e on Saturday were youngsters Caleb and Pictured prior to the Waiuku Christmas Parad former firefighter Bill Renall, with the old Regan Wanhill, with firefighter Geoff McClay and Saturday marked the first time the machine Bedford Fire Truck currently being restored. tually have it restored to its full glory for has driven in the parade, and it’s hoped to even future parades and events in the township.

We wish all our Members and their families a very

“Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s Christmas parade, it was a fantastic event. I would also like to take this opportunity on behalf of New Zealand Steel to wish you and your family a very safe and happy holiday break.”

May 2014 be kind to you all - Take care!

Andrew Garey, General Manager New Zealand Steel

From: the President, Committee Management & Staff

Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club Inc

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ASK THE VET Christmas can present extra dangers for pets Send your question to: ‘Vet’s Voice’

Christmas should be a special, enjoyable time of the year for all members of the family, including our pets. At this time of the year houses are typically full of food, drink and decorations, which although they are essential items of the festive season, some such items can be harmful to pets that play with or eat them. Foods that can be harmful to cats and dogs include, chocolate, raisins, grapes, onions, garlic, avocados, macadamia

nuts and fatty foods. Also beware if your pet chews and swallows a piece of an object such as a toy, plastic wrapper, clothing, corn cob as such objects can block the animal’s digestive system, which if left untreated can be fatal for the animal. The signs that your pet may show if poisoned or has swallowed something inappropriate will vary depending upon the substance involved but include, abdominal pain, muscle tremors, weakness, loss of ap-

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Masters student Mya Gaby, Pancho Villa, modelling one of the small cat cameras and Dr Heidy Kikillus.

Tiny cameras for undercover cats Whether domestic cats are preying on native birds, lizards and insects will be clearer as a result of a study being carried out by Victoria University researchers this summer. How much hunting pet cats are doing is one aspect of the project, which is funded by Victoria and the Wellington City Council and is believed to be the first study of its kind in New Zealand. The research project is a partnership with the community with cats taking part having been volunteered by their owners. They will wear a small video camera clipped to their collar for several hours twice a week to record what the animals get up to when no one is looking. The researchers—postdoctoral research fellow Dr Heidy Kikillus and Masters student Mya Gaby— will analyse footage captured by the cameras to find out more about the animals’ behaviour and activities. “The results from similar research

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overseas have sometimes amazed pet owners who’ve discovered that their cats are running under cars, getting down sewers, fighting and travelling quite long distances,” Dr Kikillus says. Only cats that are used to wearing collars are being used in the study. “The cameras are tiny, weighing just 32 grams. “Providing the cat normally wears a collar, carrying a camera around too doesn’t seem to bother them.” She says confidentiality is guaranteed to pet owners taking part. “They get to keep a copy of the footage but for the purposes of the study, individual cats won’t be identified and there is no punishment if they do happen to catch native wildlife.” At the end of the summer, the results will be collated and, says Dr Kikillus, could be used to design a larger and more comprehensive study of cat behaviour in the wider Wellington region.

While hot humid weather across the country has provided the perfect conditions for lush pasture cover this spring, farmers need to stay alert for an increased risk of facial eczema through summer. Dairy and beef cattle, sheep, deer and goats are all susceptible to facial eczema which can damage the liver and cause inflammation of the bile ducts and an accumulation of certain compounds resulting in sensitivity to sunlight. Ballance Agri-Nutrients Animal Nutrition Product Manager, Jackie Aveling, says even before physical signs appear exposure to facial eczema can have a significant impact on animals particularly cows where it can result in an immediate drop in milk production. “Prevention is the best form of defence. For dairy farmers facial eczema can put a real brake on production when they are aiming to make the most of reasonable growing conditions when peak production is tapering off,” says Mrs Aveling. “It’s possible that farmers will not be aware of the full extent of a facial eczema problem until it’s too late. “If as little as three per cent of the herd show clinical signs of facial eczema, then subclinical cases can affect up to 70 per cent of the herd. “This can eat into dairy profits with a drop in production in affected animals by up to 50 per cent, and with a record payout following last season’s drought farmers want to ensure every cent hits the bank.” Sub-clinical facial eczema is the result of exposure to the toxin sporidesmin, which grows in pasture. Spore counts increase where grass temperatures are above 12 degrees for three consecutive nights and can vary from farm to farm and even between paddocks.

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Having a ball! The theme was glamour, and it certainly lived up to its name as 160 Year 8 students from Waipipi, Pukeoware, View Road, Waiuku, Otaua, Glenbrook, Aka Aka and Awhitu schools turned out in full regalia. Co-organised by Michelle Brown (Waipipi) and Eamonn Kelly (Pukeoware), the ball featured a mix of traditional and modern music and featured the annual highlight of students (and parents!) trying to outdo each other in the modes of transport the youngsters arrived in. Michelle Brown said special thanks were due to Waiuku College students Finn Stainton, Olaf Wrieden, Josh Banning-Taylor, as well as music teacher Adam Warner for helping set set up lights and sound in their holiday break, as well as to Constable Andy Napier for his traffic control expertise.

Liam Cassidy, Seth Anderson and James Nicol made the most of arriving in a convertible Mustang

Ashlee Coulam arrived in style in a monster tractor

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Sharing a laugh were Sian-May Evans and Natasha Salter

Ronin Carswell and Niko Manning with their ’Dad’s sister’s friend’s’ 351GT Hemi Brooke Hodgkinson and Tayla Robinson of Waiuku Primary School

Otaua School sent a fine contingent of youngsters to the ball Holly Newson, Phoebe Simpson and Danika Ryland-Higgins smile for the official photographer Chief Fire Officer Colin Riddle and grand-daughter Taylah Millen Kane Kitcher, Lawrence Miles and Christina Middleton arrived in a classic. Te Aroha Kaihau, Amy Crawford and Sasha Kyd arrived by limousine.

Relaxed with their ride were Devin Gregory and Jayden Watts,

James Hedley, Britney Cunningham-Lee and Jack Palmer, all from Waiuku Primary.

The Aka Aka lads - Jordan Danes, Bernee Reeve, Felix Gore and Jesse Moore

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

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Waiuku Golf Club • Junior Golf Coaching from $25 per term Tuesday 3.30pm to 4.30pm • Ten round concession cards available $180 • Twilight golf starts 9th October • Online concessions bookings • Business House teams of 6 starts 18th October • 8 month summer membership $250

$15 PER WEEK FULL MEMBERSHIP Play All Year Round in a Golf Cart

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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3BDRM sunny house, Norfolk Rise, long-term, wood-fire & heatpump, 2 showers, large lounge; basement garage, laundry, storage room; fenced backyard, $390pw. Ph: 235-8807.

LAUNDROMAT - Open 7 days. Drop off service and self service. Detergents included. Sports clothing, commercial, wash, dry and fold. Laundry 4 U. Between Video Ezy and Pizza Hut, across parking lot from ED Street Restaurant. Ph: 09 239 2964.

OUR wonderful whanau and beautiful Tahuna Marae from our hearts to yours, we thank you for your love, support and guidance it truly made our day, a special memory for us and our beloved father. Thank you to those whanau’s for their koha’s. We will cherish this love. Ngerengere Whanau.

Waiau Pa, four bedroom, two bathroom. Long term. $550 per week. Ph: 0274 746383.

FOR SALE FIREWOOD Bargain - 4 Metres Mac/pine $300 Delivered. 2 Metres $170. Ph/txt: 021 744 970 or 235 0065. 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. ADULT ACCESSORIES Adult toys, massage oil, lubes, Women’s Health & Sexuality Books & lots more available online: www.vibes.co.nz. Firewood, mac $70, hotmix $60, pine $50, poplar $40 per cubic metre, phone or txt 0274 326 964.

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 TV’s, 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.

Digital Set Up UHF & Satellite. Ph Dave 236 3519 or Ph/Txt: 021 277 7006. Freeview antennas, installations and set up. Phone Mike & Mike 235 7059 morni ngs . Registered Servicemen.

Garage Sale FIREWOOD splitter. Phone: 235 7733 or 021 305 111. Bouncy Castle hire. Elephant, Tiger for kids. Sumo, Boxing, Jousting for Adults. Ph: 09 235 5297 or 0274 260 040.

FOR RENT Long - term tenants need apply. 1 x 3brm, carport, $330. 1 x 3brm, single garage, $330. 1 x 3brm, double garage, $350, Waiuku. Refs req. Contact Zedatera Investments 027 907 7709.

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

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One bedroom studio joined to house. Quiet country setting. 1km to town. Suit single person. $195 per week includes power and water. Ph: 021 234 5321.

Sat 21st Dec, 16 Collingwood Road, 7:30am start. Household items.

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: Tuesday 11am - 3pm, Wednesday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - til late, Monday & Saturday by pre-arranged appts only. Phone Steff: 235 7149.

LAWNMOWING TOPCUT LAWNMOWING reliable, clean, tidy job Experienced operator. Ph Fred 09 235 5280, 021 902 552. GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach Covering Franklin Area Lawnmowing, Gardening, Garden clearance, Hedges. Clean, tidy and reliable. Call Brett 0210 211 7777 or 09 232 1276.

Massage Massage and sugar paste hair removal - brow shape/lash & brow tint. Ph: Moka (natural treatment) 235 0464 or 021 166 9674.

PETS POOCHIE PARK – Holiday home for dogs. Inspection welcome by arrangement. Phone: 09 235 0052 (Evenings) or 021 856 555. Email: pups@hotmail.co.nz for further information. Janz DOGZ Professional Pet Grooming Service. 110 Victoria Ave, Waiuku. Small dogs only Ph: 235 5550.

PICTURE FRAMING THE FRAMING SHED Quality Custom Picture Framing. 31 Victoria Ave, Waiuku. Tues - Fri 9 - 5 or by appointment. Ph Allie: 235 0939 or 027 253 4577.

Raffle Results Waiuku Rugby Supporters Club. 10 Christmas Hams Raffle. Congratulations to our lucky winners: Jenny Chapman, E Grant, Nicola Payne, N Keys, Jeff Sutton, Benny, Footee, Geoff McClay, Wax, Shorty. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all who supported rugby in our community.

Situations Vacant Caregiver Wanted. Casual/Temporary position available. Must be reliable, flexible and have a full drivers licence. Non smoker. Training provided. Contact Ana or Moana on 021 114 9439 or 021 525 240.

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

Tuition LEARN to draw and paint. The fundamentals of drawing and painting techniques. Ph. 021 155 8714. Gregg’s Drumming Tuition. Beginners to advanced. No drums required. Bookings essential. Theory & practical. Teacher of the winner of Waiuku's X Factor 2013. Check us out on Facebook. 021 265 2780 or 238 7980. Drumming Lesson, full set up in Waiuku, no need to have a kit, beginners to intermediate, theory, rhythm and grooves. Paul on 021 145 4478.

WANTED TREES WANTED - Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph/txt Chris: 027 212 4590 or 235 0065. To buy good quality house hold furniture, tools, antiques etc. Free quotes. Ph: 027 277 5026. Lani

Work Wanted Builder available through Christmas and New Year. Call Peter 235 7777.

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ST. BRIDE’S MAUKU LOCAL SHARED MINISTRY 35 Findlay Road, Mauku

22nd December 11am Communion Service.

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MCCULLOUGH, Margaret, (nee Murray)

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Peacefully on 14th December 2013 at the Franklin Memorial Hospital. Waiuku, after a long illness, aged 67. Loving wife of the late Robbie John McCullough, beloved Mum and Mum-in-law of Amanda and Larry, loving Grandma of Leah, Siobhan and Aidan, loved Step-Grandma of Cameron and Amber (Canada), Erynn and Gareth, and special Step-Great-Grandma of wee Campbell. Loved only Sister and Sister-in-law of Brian and Colleen, Bruce, and Allan and Alison. Margaret’s family wish to sincerely thank Dr Battistessa and all at the Waiuku Medical Centre and Pharmacy, the Oncology, Orthopaedic and Radiology Teams at Auckland Hospital, and the fantastic staff at the Waiuku Estuary Village Rest Home and the Franklin Memorial Hospital. Margaret’s funeral will be held at her church, the Waiuku Christian Fellowship, at 3 James Brights Lane, Waiuku, on Wednesday, the 18th of December 2013 at 11:00 am followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation, which can be left at the church or posted to: PO Box 99650, Newmarket, Auckland.

All Welcome Enquiries 238 5310

ST ANDREWS CHURCH Sunday 22 December: Lessons and Carols service at both churches - services led by Dale Peach.

Tuesday 24 December: 11.15pm Christmas Eve candle light service, St Andrews midnight finish.

Wednesday 25 December:

9:30am Christmas Day service at St Andrew a short celebratory service, followed by a Christmas cake morning tea. Don’t forget to invite your friends to our special services

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We would like to wish everyone a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for all your support & shopping with us throughout the year. See you in 2014, from Becky & Maureen.

Glenbrook Rest Home Looking for Rest Home care? Glenbrook Rest Home has spacious, brand new rooms with toilet and TV available. Ring Sharon or Peter on 235 3897 for more information or to make an appt. to view. Our address is: 131 Wymer Rd, Glenbrook.

Amcal Waiuku Pharmacy Phone : 09 235 9307 Fax : 09 237 0054 Email : pharmacy@waiuku.amcal.co.nz 40 Queen Street, Waiuku

Open Monday to Friday • 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday • 9am - 2pm Sunday • 10am - 2pm Franklin Pakeke Lions

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Mainly Music every Monday morning at 10am at the Cornerstone Community Centre, 8 Valley Road, Waiuku Ph: 235 7341 or visit our website: www.cornerstonechurch.org.nz, Sunday Gathering 10am, Waiuku College Hall.

Donations of catfood - tins & biscuits wanted. Please drop @ Franklin Vets Any enquiries waiukucolonycats@gmail.com

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25th - Christmas Day 10:30am Family Communion Service. 29th - 11am December Communion Service. Jan 5th & 19th 11am Communion Services.

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We would like a mature "jack-of-all-trades" to care for the house and 10 acres. A 5 min drive outside Waiuku. About 10 hours per week, with flexible hours to suit applicant & work not essential every week. Grass cutting, gardening, painting & general house maintenance required. Weedeater, chainsaw and light tractors are used on site. Most of the time you will be working on your own. Applicants should be self motivated, and active with their own transport. Applicants by email only to: heardleo@hotmail.com giving details of work experience, the names of two referees and a little about yourself.

This is not a holiday job.

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Cox, Leslie William James 1/7/1922 - 27/10/2013.

Mable, Brian, Jennifer, Janice, Merv and their families, wish to thank all friends and relatives for the kindness and support shown at the time of Les' death and during his illness. Thank you to all who sent flowers and cards. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

KNIGHT, ELTON Billie, Tracey, Glen, Darren and families acknowledge and sincerely thank everyone for the tremendous love and support following the sad loss of our beloved Elton. To those who visited, attended his funeral, sent baking, cards, flowers and the phone calls and to those who offered their help and to all those who donated to the Waiuku St Johns - we can never thank you enough.

God Bless you All. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement and thanks. Waiuku Senior Citizens Club Inc.

Would like to thank sponsors listed below for donations towards our Christmas meeting - which was a great success. Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club, Knight and Dickey, Pak N Save - Pukekohe, New World - Waiuku, United Video, Kevins Amcal Pharmacy, Peter Aitken - Solicitor, Mitre 10 Waiuku, Vanilla, Gary Pyes 100%, Wolf n' Beaver. The Kentish Hotel, Neils Auto, Murray Kemp Auto, Deed Office Products, Smithies Garden Centre, Glenbrook Rest Home, Kaine Scott - Waiuku Country Market, R.D.1 Waiuku. Many thanks and Merry Christmas.

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A SNapShot Of LIfe EducAtIon We believe that the children of LIFE EDUCATION TRUST Franklin deserve the same advantages and opportunities as kids across the HAROLD CLUBexcited rest of NZ, which is why we are to announce that Life Education and Harold the Giraffe is arriving in Franklin in time to start the 2014 Life Education Trust Counties Manukau PO Box 276147, Manukau City, Auckland 2241 school year.

Life Education Trust is an extraordinary charity with an extraordinary history. It has improved the face of youth health education and has changed the lives of thousands of New Zealand children.

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Life Education has thrived and grown in New Zealand for the last twenty five years and we will continue with our mission for the next twenty five years and beyond. Life Education is recognised for its abilities and achievements in many areas. Our mascot Harold is one of the most recognised ‘faces’ in New Zealand. We are immensely proud of our achievements and strive for continual improvement. We believe in the power of knowledge to enable our children to make better, more informed decisions. We are in the uniquely well placed position of delivering our messages to New Zealand youth in our multi-sensory mobile classrooms within the school environment Our purpose is to help give the young people of New Zealand, through positive health based education, the knowledge and skills to raise their awareness and to live a fulfilling and healthy life.

Contact General Manager michelle.kidd@lifeed.org.nz

COUNTIES MANUKAU PRINCIPAL SPONSOR Information about our programme topics is available at www.lifeeducation.co.nz, or to book a visit for your school please call our General Manager Michelle Kidd on 027 474 9998 NATIONAL SPONSORS

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