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Referee Antony Petrie readies to blow for the penalty as Ethan James gets collared by his Ardmore-Marist opponent in Saturday’s clash at Waiuku’s Rugby Park. Ardmore won by a point with a controversial late try. See page 20 for full results from the opening round of Counties rugby.

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Artist explores pollution A Franklin artist has been chosen to exhibit at a prestigious exhibition with a work exploring pollution of our waterways. PAGE

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‘Not a good look’ for local board New guidance for local boards and an admission by Onewhero-Tuakau Board chair Ewen Gilmour that it’s ‘not a good look’ have followed a contentious board meeting in which perceived conflict of interest issues have been raised, even as the board voted to give a Tuakau group half of its annual discretionary grants funding. Gilmour says the board now has no more funding left to offer at this stage, but if he feels in future a member of his board has conflict of interest issues again he will defer any funding requests - indefinately if required. Waikato District will be sending out further information to community board and community committee members regarding conflicts of interests, chief executive Gavin Ion advised councillors at last Monday’s council meeting. Councillors during their March meeting expressed dissatisfaction at the handling of a very late application for funding by the Tuakau and Districts Development Association to the Onewhero/Tuakau Community Board in March for $5,000, no less than half the board’s annual discretionary fund. Threatening to look at turning back the decision made by the board the councillors soon realised that although council has the final say on many things, in this case little could be done. The issue came up when the council was asked to accept the minutes of the community board’s meeting, held in Waikaretu in February. Councillor Rosemary Costar (Onewhero-Te Akau ward) wanted her colleagues to know she had concerns about several aspects surrounding the application from the

fact that the application was late and therefore not on the community board’s official agenda, and that the application’s content got amended on the spot without supporting paperwork. There had also been a bit of a ruckus at that board meeting regarding conflicts of interests of the decision makers. The Tuakau and Districts Development Association had applied for $5,000 to help run its organisation. A powerpoint presentation by two representatives made it clear the association believed its goals and achievements were beneficial to the entire town. Board members expressed a desire to have an application for something specific, rather than an application for funding an organisation’s administration. Subsequently the application became one for a contribution to the upgrade of the CCTV system on the main-street of Tuakau. At this meeting Cr Jacqui Church and community board member Bronwyn Watson declared they had an association with the TDDA and therefore believed there would be a conflict of interest for them regarding

the application and they withdrew from the board table while it was being discussed and voted on. Richard Gee, however, refused, even when prompted to do so, which led to a somewhat heated argument between him and board chair Ewen Gilmour. This was cause for some unease by at least one councillor who was present as well as council staff. Chief executive Gavin Ion told the council meeting last Monday that it had put council staff in a “difficult position”. Rather than turn down the application and give the TDDA an opportunity to reapply at another time, the board got very hands-on with the content of the application. Extraordinarily, the community board itself initiated the change of the application verbally, or on the fly, as Mayor Allan Sanson called it, not the applicant, and it then accepted the application. Everyone from board members to council staff seemed to have been caught on the back foot, much to the advantage of the TDDA, who were granted $5,000. Continued on page 3.

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A facebook conversation I was involved with on the weekend about transport to Auckland had a few light-hearted comments in it about the length of time required for the trip, but it brought home to me the problems our region is going to be faced with very shortly. Someone on facebook asked what time they should leave Waiuku for a 9am meeting in Auckland. I suggested setting off the day before and taking a packed lunch, with comments from others on the same lines. At the moment, it’s a bit of a laugh, but the smiles will be gone from our faces in the next few years, as an anticipated 60,000 more people descend on the wider district, at the same time as Auckland Council is electing to put Southern public transport on the back burner. Electrification of the rail corridor as far south as Papakura has already been signalled, with Auckland Transport putting off the additional $115 million or so it would take to carry that line to Pukekohe. It’s ironic that Pukekohe, Pokeno, Paerata and Drury are being identified as growth hubs, while transporting this burgeoning population is not getting the same commitment and publicity as transport developments for central Auckland. Public transport from Franklin to Auckland is woeful. In fact, considering there is zero public transport from Waiuku to Auckland on a weekend, one could say that it was literally quicker and more convenient to travel to Auckland in 1880 (via canoe, horse and steamship to Onehunga) than it is today. It would be disappointing if Auckland Council were to be view Franklin as a rates bank for its central upgrades, as opposed to a part of the Supercity to be developed in an equal way with the central city.

Local Greypower supports call for Inquiry After considering articles in the NZ Herald which started on 25 November 2013 entitled ‘Lifting the Lid on NZ Rest Homes’, the eight Greypower Associations in Auckland have decided to support Dr Helen Ritchie’s request for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the state of New Zealand rest homes and aged care facilities. A Consumer NZ survey of 634 care homes found 3% had major shortfalls and the majority had more than minor shortfalls. If this is correct, more than half the rest homes are not providing the care that our elderly people are entitled to. It is suspected that many of the rest homes are short staffed, with underpaid, overworked staff and the propri-

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that the estuary be treated as a trial area and remove all the mangroves. But I will be surprised if they do so, with the next consent that the council officers say is in the process of being applied for. We are told Stage 5 and Stage 6 can be done, but we have to finish to the terms of the original consent. At least we will be moving again. Hopefully our concerns with some of the issues will be resolved. I would also give special thanks to the people who have supplied us with morning teas, lunches, and boxes of refreshments during the three years we were working. Of all the comments, I have heard only one that has been anti-removal. Frank Hagenson Waiuku

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Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. Some years ago an Artist won a competition to

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Ructions at local board meeting

Cr Costar said at the council meeting she thought it was agreed the money would be spend on an existing CCTV system in the shopping precinct in George Street, but she said she had also heard a rumour that the new cameras would be set-up in a different part of the town, which is not why the funding was given. In the end, the application stands as it was passed by the community board in February as it was the board that changed the application not the applicant, the Waikato District Council meeting agreed. However, Council decided further information would be provided to all elected members regarding conflicts of interests. It is not just about having a financial stake in something. Any interest should be declared, such as membership of or involvement in. Mayor Allan Sanson said the community board at its last meeting had made some decisions to deal with this issue. Minutes show that during its March meeting in Tuakau the Onewhero/Tuakau Community board adopted several resolutions to prevent a similar situation from occurring in the future. Essentially, the resolution states that ‘if a member of this Board is also a member of

an organisation applying for funding, they must declare an interest and remove themselves from the meeting for that item.’ Chair Ewen Gilmour said on Friday he believes there was a clear conflict of interest in the matter, as board member Richard Gee was a member of the Tuakau organisation applying for the funding. Asked why he didn’t defer the matter until clarification was sought, Ewen Gilmour said, in hindsight, that is what should have happened, but in future that will be his stance. He also believes the application should have been deferred as it was changed during the meeting, and that should not have happened. He acknowledged the disagreement between himself and Richard Gee could be described as ‘heated’, and said it wasn’t a good look for the board. Essentially, the $5000 grant to the Tuakau development group uses up the discretionary funding available to the Onewehero-Tuakau Community Board, and in fact, Ewen Gilmour says the board has already voted monies to other projects which have eaten into surplus funds held by the board. “I’m not impressed, but what can you do?” he asked. -By Janine Baalbergen and Nigel Ward.

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Little rain relief for local farmers Franklin’s farmers in need of autumnal rain are disappointed that Cyclone Lusi has failed to deliver the rain goods. Despite being in a de facto state of drought there are no plans to call for an adverse events declaration at this stage. “Farmers are between the devil and the deep blue sea because even if a declaration is sought, it is more psychological solace than practical,” says Katie Milne, Federated Farmers Adverse Events spokesperson. “Farmers know that in a drought there’s nowt you can do until it rains but if the pressure is becoming too much there are organisations they can talk to.” “In Auckland our Provincial President, Wendy Clark, reported between 10 and 35mls so it was no drought breaker. “In Hauraki Coromandel those on the Hauraki Plains saw only about 15mls, but farms closer to ranges got a decent soaking. Our Provincial President, Kevin Robinson, said the Coromandel ranges received up to 200mls and as much as 130mls from Thames to Te Aroha “Meanwhile Lusi was a blink and miss it experience in Waikato. James Houghton,

our provincial president there, told me Lusi dished up a mere 10mls at Pukeatua. “The options for farmers now are the usual tactic of destocking or if you are milking, to contemplate drying off cows early. Above all keep your bank up to speed with your plans and prioritise the welfare of livestock, your family and yourself. “Clearly there are some farm management things we can look at such as pasture choices, I know, our provincial presidents are onto. Then there are things like water storage Federated Farmers is hot on because every day without rain is an opportunity cost for New Zealand. “I need to remind farmers that they do not need an adverse events declaration before approaching Inland Revenue over things like income equalisation relief. It doesn’t excuse you but the Revenue can show flexibility on a case-by-case basis. “In the meantime we can only hope there’s rain somewhere out there as that’s the real answer to our immediate need,” Mrs Milne concluded.

Cyclone means duckboats race later Although the dire warnings of the effects of Cyclone Lusi turned out in the end to be overstated, erring on the side of caution has meant Waiuku’s G.A.S. Duckboat Derby has been postponed until March 30. Organisers had a rain day saved in their arrangements with Auckland Council, and say there are still one or two boats left available for anyone interested in putting together a crew for some fun races on the Waiuku estuary. Franklin Young Mariners run the event as a fundraiser to support their activities throughout

the year. They are a volunteer organisation providing opportunities for fun, friendship and adventure for girls between the age of 8 and 18. The event is turning into something of the rugby sevens for Waiuku with crews and spectators dressing up for the occasion. Duck boats are shallow flat-bottomed boats used for duck shooting. Franklin Young Mariners currently have 10 duck boats that were previously built for this event. All boats are much the same ensuring a more fair competition between crews.

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Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson aims for ‘consistent, open communication’.

New Waikato River Communication vital says Mayor bylaws approved

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Fundamental to a sucships with members of the “At Council, we’re more cessful, long-term relacommunity. tionship is consistent, For example, we recently aware of our obligation to two-way communication shared the proposed Psyliaise with iwi early on in between all stakeholders. choactive Substances Polany resource concerns...” This certainly applies to icy with you and asked for the relationships Council feedback on how it might maintains with numerous work in your community. partners across the district We’re extremely pleased – from elected members, with the number of subCommunity Committees missions received as it reand Boards, to individual inforces how passionate residents and ratepayers. you are about the future Engagement and commuof your communities. We’ll nication are key. keep you posted. Over the last four years, Council’s relationship Another example of this with Waikato –Tainui has passion is the response been guided by our Joint received to date on the Management Agreement Speed Limit Bylaw Review (JMA). and proposed speed limit This agreement has been changes in your area. We’re a catalyst for a closer working relation- in the final days of the submission process ship between the two parties to improve but again, you’ve indicated a willingness the health and well-being of the Waikato to engage on issues which are important River. It is also having a strong flow on ef- to you, and your community. Our objecfect in terms of Council’s relationship with tive now is to further develop that engagethe wider Waikato – Tainui community, in- ment. cluding hapuu, iwi environmental groups Over the coming months, we’ll visit your and the office of the Maaori King. community to share the Draft 2014-2015 At Council, we’re more aware of our ob- Annual Plan, the Tuakau Structure Plan ligation to liaise with iwi early on in any and other key projects. This is your opporresource concerns, monitoring or plan- tunity to meet the people involved in the ning matters that may impact the river. planning and delivery of our programmes, At a governance level, we meet regularly, and learn more about how you can be part both formally and informally, to check our of your area and the district’s ongoing deprogress on river initiatives and other is- velopment. The first of these is a “Plansues needing discussion. ning Tuakau’s Future” public information Regardless of the level of engagement day at the Tuakau Town Hall from 2 – 7pm the common theme is consistent, open on Thursday 27 March. communication with all stakeholders conTo find out when we’ll be in your comtributing to the final outcome. munity visit our website www.waikatodisWe’re using this relationship as a tem- trict.govt.nz, or you can call our freephone plate to engage with and develop partner- number 0800 492 452.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has approved the first set of fisheries bylaws for the Waikato-Tainui Fisheries Area. The bylaws allow WaikatoTainui to exercise traditional management practices to prohibit or restrict fishing for sustainable utilisation or cultural reasons. The new bylaws take effect on 10 April and include: • A prohibition on the taking of female migrant longfin eels • Minimum weights for commercially harvested eels (300g for shortfin eels and 400g for longfin eels) • A maximum weight of 2kg for commercially harvested eels • Seasonal closure prohibiting the commercial harvest of any eels from specific streams and rivers of the Whangamarino Wetland during the tuna heke (eel migration) from 1 March to 31 May. • Temporary prohibition on the taking of fisheries resources from any area within the Waikato-Tainui Fisheries Area due to the occurrence of a human death. “These new bylaws will support eel migration and the sustainability of the fishery,” says Mr Guy. “At the same time, they should have only a minor impact on commercial fishers. Waikato-Tainui have done a good job in gaining the agreement of the various users of the Waikato-Tainui Fisheries Area.”

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Trust to display historic treasures The West Franklin Community Trust is to take care of the historic memorabilia from the Kentish Hotel which was purchased by local families from a receivership auction in 2012. The collection of items, including old photographs, drawings and framed decorative materials from the Hotel went to auction after a former lessee liquidated the business. Locals decided the collection was an important part of Waiuku’s history and managed to bid for most of the historic items, by the

efforts of Helen and David Meale, Danny and Marie Lynch and Warren and Lynda Bell. Dominating the collection was a very large print of the Pakuranga Hunt Club gathered outside the Kentish in 1903. This framed print originally hung in the ASB building before being donated to the Kentish Hotel following a refurbishment at the bank. There are also images of the visits of Sir Joseph and Lady Ward in 1908 and of Prime Minister Massey’s visit in 1911, as well as a number of images of some of the

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old watercraft which used to ply the Waiuku port. The families which purchased the collection have ceded its care to the West Franklin Community Trust, which also administers the Waiuku war Memorial Town Hall. Last week most of the collection was delivered to the hall, where it is expected it will be displayed at a later date. Pictured above with the Pakuranga Hunt picture are, left to right; Helen Meale, Warren Bell, WFCT Chairman Barry Gibbon and David Meale.

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The St John emergency ambulance patient part charge for the Franklin region will increase to $88 (from $84.00 previously) as of April 1, as part of a nationwide review of charges. The flat rate charge for those not eligible for New Zealand publicly funded health services will also increase; from $769 to $800. St John charges a part charge to patients who are treated by an ambulance officer or who are transported in an ambulance, because of a medical emergency.

Counties Manukau Police Serious Crash Unit were last week continuing to investigate an incident where a vehicle was hit by a freight train at a level crossing in Patumahoe. Around 8:30pm on Tuesday, a Nissan Lucino travelled along Patumahoe Road, across a level crossing despite lights and bells warning of an oncoming train. Two women were in the car, aged 22 and 23. Both occupants of the car were airlifted to Auckland Hospital and were expected to be released from hospital in a few days. Crash investigator Constable Hollie Given says the two women are very lucky to not have received more serious injury. “The impact of a train hitting a vehicle is devastating, and in this case we are very glad that we did not attend a fatal incident,” says Constable Given. “We advise everyone travelling near train tracks to be aware of their surroundings and be prepared to stop as soon as you see flashing lights or ringing bells at a level crossing. Never attempt to cross the tracks before the train.”

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Waiuku’s Naturally Wood has expanded its services to include preparation and repainting of wooden doors in its specialised spray booth. Darren Engelbrecht says the service caters for tradesmen, contractors and home renovators looking to revitalise doors, or in fact, most wooden furniture. Indoor or outdoor doors, new or old, Naturally Wood can sand and prepare the doors if required, and work with either colour or clear finishes, with either single or twopack coatings. technology. Darren says Naturally Wood offers a full pickup and drop off service, and is equipped to handle orders from a single one-off spray job for a home handyman to a full 100-door service for contractors or builders. “Give our team a call, or pop into our Martyn Street factory, and discuss your needs,” Darren says. Factory and Showroom 16 Martyn St Waiuku Ph: (09) 235 2980 • Mobile: (027) 200 2810 Email: naturallywood@paradise.net.nz Web: naturallywood.co.nz

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Above: Some of the children of Otaua Aka Aka playcentre celebrating playcentre awareness week’s theme ‘good clean fun’ by planting seeds in milk bottle planters and attaching them to a wall at playcentre to watch them grow.

Tuakau Museum marks 100 years of local Post Office

Tuakau’s Museum is rolling out the red carpet on Sunday 23 March for those celebrating the fact that the society’s home, the former Tuakau Post Office on Liverpool St, was officially opened 100 years ago this month. It was a major and long anticipated coup for the town. According to Mr J Young, MP for Waikato, there was no better index to progress of place than in its post office transactions. Young forecast a bright future for the town, as reported in the NZ Herald of 19 March 1914.

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The post office was opened by the then minister of Customs and Marine, J Fisher, in the presence of many locals and a few members of Parliament, including Raglan MP R Bollard. Postal services had been coming to Tuakau since 1870 with a tri-weekly service from Auckland taking mail to Pokeno by coach and then by horseback to Tuakau. At the time the town had 50 European residents. Mr J Collins was the postmaster 1870 and when the train reached Tuakau in 1877 the train station was also the post office. Soon after the centre of activity and town development followed the post office’s move moved up the hill, and away from the river. When a new railway station was built in 1911, the post office got its own permanent officer, based at the old train station. Postal activities grew steadily since they began as the town grew. In 1903 30,660 postal items were handled, in 1913 this was 67,840. The prime minister, Sir Joseph Ward, visited Tuakau in February 1911, and was entertained by locals at the hotel. While there he received a deputation regarding a number of issues facing the

time, including the need for The arrival of an offia bridge and a post office. cial to scrutinise the books The Liverpool Street post prompted the disappearoffice cost 1100 pounds to ance. built, was made of timber The 1914 post office buildand iron and comprised a ing had a manual switchpost office, a residence for board allowing for100 telthe postmaster, a box lobby, ephone subscribers. In 1976 telephone bureau, a tel- the local exchange changed ephone room, an to automatic, office and a strong forever changroom. ing a way of life. In 1902 the At the time it On Sunday 23 then stationwas opened a loMarch the cenmaster and cal county counciltenary of this postmaster lor, D Fisher, who building will be Frank Pulman presided over the remembered attracted naopening, already with an open forecasted the post tional attention day at the muoffice would have seum, live mufor suddenly to be extended in sic and a special disappearing no time at all as the display on the and consetown was booming. history of the quently being For most of the next building. Forarrested on century the post ofmer employees a number of fice was a hub of acand hopefully tivities, connecting many users, charges. phone calls, receivwho remember ing and distributthe post office ing mail, registering functioning, will death,births, receiving sav- be there from 2 pm onwards. ings accounts money. The Tuakau and District In 1902 the then station- Museum Society puts out master and postmaster regular newsletters and is Frank Pulman attracted na- open every Sunday aftertional attention for suddenly noon and Thursday morndisappearing and conse- ing. Membership is only quently being arrested on a $15. More information is number of charges, includ- available from PO Box 74, ing forging a withdrawal slip Tuakau 2342 or tuakaumufrom someone’s savings ac- seum@yahoo.co.nz. count. -By Janine Baalbergen

Rain no deterrent for St Josephs fair

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Pukekohe’s St Josephs School held their biannual fair on Saturday, and had to contend with the tail end of Cyclone Lusi as it brought rain and winds to parts of the district. The event still drew an excellent crowd to participate in a range of games and fund raising activities. Above left: Aimee Tautari found stretching to drop a rugby ball into a net isn’t as easy as it looks, while she was tethered to a length of bungy cord. Above right: School principal Jocelyn Uasike put her body on the line to raise funds for improvements at the school as she sat under a dunking bucket - to the delight of her students!

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Local connection to new movie The Waiuku region has played a big part in the production of a new film to mark the centenary of the Great War, including providing maritime experts, prop manufacturing, supply of old craft, and even actors in the movie.

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With the centenary of World War One (1914-1918) which is being co-ordinated this year by the New Zealand Government’s Ministry of Culture and Heritage many other activities are being held to mark a period in New Zealand’s development as a nation. One of these is the production of When We Go to War, a 6 episode drama series about a large New Zealand family caught up in the War, to be shown on TVOne in 2015. Whilst the series was shot in various locations in the Auckland region, Waiuku had a considerable input into the filming, with a location in Awhitu used for some scenes, along with historical boats sourced from the local area. In December 2013 Ron Bird, a local resident with experience with boats and movies both in New Zealand and overseas, was approached for the use of some clinker construction boats for the filming. The boats had been used previously in other movies one of which was shot in Rarotonga. Mr Bird obtained three vessels from the Waiuku based Museum fleet with three others being supplied from a Sea Cadet Unit and Sea Scout groups in the area along with one member from the Kariotahi Surf club (who was also a former member of the Waiuku based Rangiawhea Sea Scout Group). As these are pulling (large rowing boats) boats the request was then made to provide crew to undertake this and work commenced to put together nineteen suitable young males who had to look like 22-year olds. Sea Cadets provided three, Sea Scouts provided seven and some local boys from Waiuku College made up the number with a few last minute changes when the dates of the shoot at Whangaparoa was announced. Two training sessions were held locally in one of two 27ft Montangue Whalers and 17ft Cutter to ensure that crew members were ready and well prepared. The logistics of transporting the six vessels to Whangaparoa and back to Waiuku was also addressed and their preparation was undertaken by locals together with members of the film company’s art and pyrotechnics departments. On Sunday morning some of the local crew assembled and were transported by mini bus to Stanmore Bay where they were joined by the Papakura Sea Scout participants, Sea Cadets and New Lynn Sea Scouts (the latter travelling directly from competition at

the Northland Sea Scout Regatta at Kai Iwi Lakes).It was then down to Gulf Harbour to launch the pinnace and two whalers the latter of which were towed to the location by New Zealand Volunteer Coast Guard vessel “ASB Rescue”. Upon return to the Whangaparoa Scout headquarters dinner was served and it was early to bed as they had to be up at 4am as there was a crew call for 5.30 am on site at Army Bay for wardrobe and make up which included short haircuts. Once through this process they were then taken to the site for the first session of filming of the landing at Gallipoli which took up two working days with a very realistic scene including electronically controlled “exploding shells” on the beach and in the water ! the end result was being wet and sand covered. On completion of the second day of filming some of the boats’ crew had to return to work or school with the remainder staying for the final day at the location which included a dramatic departure scene at sunset which feature a large explosion. It was an amazing experience for all those involved and it really brought home to some what it was like being involved in a war ninety nine years ago. For Ron Bird it was really special given that his father was at Gallipoli in the Army Medical Corps and he carried his fathers handbook which each soldier was issued with along with his fathers hat badge and on the first day Ron had to have his beard shaved off which he has had for forty eight years ! With the exception of three crew all crew were fully dressed as soldier including a heavy back pack and webbing which physically challenging in the water and in soft sand. The comments from those involved in the various departments at the location was extremely favourable about the conduct of these young and their approach to all the various tasks they were asked to perform which ranged from acting as an extra to handling the boats and equipment. Local involved in the film included Rolf Schreuder (who also played the part of a dead Australian soldier in the water, Joshua Douglas, Caleb Baker, Callum McSoreley, Alvin Strydom, Matthew Douglas, Arthur Buckland (Pinnace Skipper), Tian Dippenaar, Daniel Rich and Ron Bird.’ - Photos courtesy Kirsty Griffin

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In March 1946, a meeting was held to look at establishing a kindergarten in Pukekohe. That dream came to fruition just a couple of months later, opening with a roll of 25 students, and on Saturday the kindergarten celebrated 60 years with an open day at its Harrington Avenue premises. Dismal weather meant outside play was out of the question, but a large group of youngsters, their parents, and current and former staff enjoyed a sausage and a drink and shared their memories. Among those at the event was Jeannette Stevens, who taught at the kindergarten for 32 years. Among her pupils a couple of decades ago was Scott Pollock who, in turn, has now enrolled his own son, Jacob, at the kindergarten. The Pukekohe Central Kindergarten was the first in the Counties region, which now has its own kindergarten association. In its first months it was housed in the Baptist Sunday School, but in the early â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;50s the group commenced looking for a permanent home. Jack Massey, Franklin MP, petitioned Parliament for some land to be gifted to the kindergarten, on its current site in Harrington Avenue, and plans for a building were approved by the Education Department in 1952. By May, 1954, the new building was complete and in a formal event was opened by Dame Hilda Ross, Minister of Women and Children. Over the past 60 years, the Pukekohe Central Kindergarten has been through many changes, with thousands of hours of volunteer work from local parents helping to create play areas, sandpits, and the building itself has been modernised to meet the current requirements of a kindergarten. Thousands of youngsters have had their first start in an education system at the Pukekohe Central Kindergarten, and head teacher Samila Das says there are currently still a few vacancies for youngsters aged 3-5 years. Contact the kindergarten for enrolment details or further information.

Below: Former teacher Jeanette Stevens with former student Scott Pollock and his son, current student four-year-old Jacob Pollock. Bottom: the current teaching team; Glenys Stone, Head Teacher Samila Das, Rhea Taylor, Bronwyn Cochrane, Amber Finch (Admin), and Michele Pepper.

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Local artist selected as finalist Waiuku artist Tara Murphy has been selected as a finalist in the Estuary Artworks 2014 exhibition, currently showing in Howick, Auckland at the Uxbridge Arts Centre. Tara creates original sculpture entries for national awards, takes commissions and makes sculpture for both group and solo exhibitions. In 2013 her work was selected for two NZ art competitions and she also had a solo exhibition at the Wallace Gallery in Morrinsville. “I’m just getting started,” she says. “2013 was the first year I really dedicated to being an artist and I hope to continue to have exhibitions enter national art competitions.” Tara has been in Waiuku for the past year, moving to the district last February with her family. Her busband, Adam Warner, is a music teacher at Waiuku College. The work Tara has produced for the Estuary Artworks exhibition explores ideas concerning the manipulation of natural media. “The tension between the organic and the processed is explored in the work. Waste Rimu has been hand planed and shaped in to 39 spears; a form suggestive of weaponry, a kind of signifier of man. “A thick chemical stain has been applied

to the surface of the spears, the blackness of the stain sticky, sickly; oil-like. “When I was making this work emphasis and thought was placed on the idea of a heavily polluted waterway. The spears take on a kind of tide marker role, I imagined polluted water washing up on the wood and turning it black. “My work primarily utlises found ‘natural’ wood and processed timber off-cuts. Transforming wood that is essentially ‘firewood’ in to sculpture holds a reoccurring significance in the overall themes my work explores,” she says. Tara says she is delighted to be exhibiting in an exhibition which has such an important theme, and she is currently creating a body of work for a solo exhibition opening on May 1 at the Artspost gallery in Hamilton. Working as a full-time artist from home makes Tara “happy doing what I love everyday and allows me to achieve more creatively than I would be able to if I was working a 9-5 job. My husband is amazing and supportive and encourages me to work from home doing what I love.” Estuary Artworks 2014 Exhibition is at Uxbridge Creative Centre, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick, from 14 March - 23 April.

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Pukekohe young artists The Franklin Arts Centre’s Young Gifted and Local series has been preceded by two highly successful exhibitions by 18 year old Whitecliffe students Elizabeth Crosby and Jade Moulden. Next up is The Incubator Project, a hand-picked selection of outstanding Year Thirteen Pukekohe Secondary School arts students who will participate in a four week residency programme at the centre during March - April 2014. Using the Franklin Arts Centre Community Gallery as a live studio space for the creation of new art work the resident artists will be mentored and assisted by art teachers, the gallery coordinator and members of the TEAM collective. TEAM is a collective of emerging creative professionals under the age of 26, working in the fields of art and design. In addition to their individual and collective projects, TEAM founded and manage the Sideway programme; a ‘window gallery’ project space for emerging and established artists situated at Artstation, 1 Ponsonby Road, Auckland. Working in their free time (lunchtimes, after school and Saturdays) the young Pukekohe artists will ‘hatch’ the results of their residency in collaboration with TEAM at a closing event on Friday 11 April.

School reporting drivers

Concerns over the safety of students crossing the road near Waiuku Primary School has prompted the school to take a more pro-active approach over drivers in the area. The school says it will be taking down the registration details of anyone speeding through the zebra crossing on George Street and will be passing them on to police. The school will also be asking anyone parking on the yellow lines to move. “The children cannot see the oncoming traffic and this is a real safety issue. Please help keep our kids safe on the roads,” the school said in its newsletter.

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Saturday March 29 sees the Glenbrook Vintage Railway’s heritage mainline train depart the Auckland Railway Station bound for Te Kuiti on the ‘2014 Great NZ Sheep Muster’, a one-day steam hauled excursion. Each year, the railway operates this excursion to the King Country town of Te Kuiti to give the Auckland public the opportunity to enjoy a day of entertainment and a good old family day out. The Great New Zealand Sheep Muster is held each year by the town and celebrates all that is great about sheep farming and their proud shearing history. Throughout the day the main street is jam-packed full of country market stalls, family activities, and musical entertainment. Of course, the main event is the Sheep Race down the centre of the main street, which is always a lot of fun to watch and take part in. As an alternative, on offer is the chance to visit the world famous Waitomo Caves, now celebrating its 125th anniversary. Passengers who visit the caves on this trip will receive a pass to visit the caves for the rest of the year for free. The heritage train will be hauled by steam locomotive Ja 1275, a unique express locomotive restored Locomo-

tive Company in Scotland in 1951 in a batch of sixteen especially ordered by the New Zealand Railway’s (NZR) when there was a great locomotive shortage. Ja 1275 was based in Auckland during her short fifteen year career for the NZR and was used on the Main Trunk Express trains from Auckland to Wellington. This ‘Ja’ is now the sole survivor from that batch of locomotives and has been beautifully restored by a team in Parnell. Excursion Organiser Ben Jeffcoat says last year’s Muster excursion was very popular. “Everyone on board the train really enjoyed their day with us, so we are excited to be able to run this excursion again for the public. “These steam hauled special excursions are becoming increasingly difficult to operate with a number of senior steam crew members from KiwiRail now retiring, so we are very grateful to KiwiRail for finding the crew to run this trip for us”. The trip to be a great family day out for everyone. The train is limited to 300 seats, so be sure to book your tickets now. A booking form and details can be found at www. railfan.org.nz under the Excursions link, or follow the Glenbrook Vintage Railway on Facebook.

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150 years! The Pollok district celebrated 150 years since the origins of the Scottish settlement in 1863 on the weekend, with a fine time had by a full house of visitors. Top left: Brian and Maree Hamilton, with Bety Hamilton and Di Ferris. Top right; Franklin Local Board chair Andy baker chats to Carol Hamilton. Left: Frances Craig carries the haggis into the hall to the acclamation of the crowd. Right: Jock Patterson’s recital of the ‘Ode to the Haggis’ was a hit.

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Make a difference on Neighbours Day 29–30 March 2014 Auckland Council is proud to support Neighbours Day and help build stronger, safer and happier communities. Neighbours Day Aotearoa is a nationwide initiative that aims to strengthen communities through acts of neighbourliness. Last year, a number of neighbourhoods sought financial assistance for small scale community activities to support their Neighbours Day celebrations. Auckland Council is happy to offer the same help this year to support street level initiatives that bring neighbours together. For more information phone: Rosetta Reti Simanu – Howick, Pakuranga, Botany, Otara, Papatoetoe, Mangere Otahuhu Mobile 027 241 6179 or email rosetta.retisimanu@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Carol Dickson – Manurewa, Papakura, Franklin Mobile 027 279 2205 or email carol.dickson@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Find out more: phone 09 301 0101 or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events

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Two storey home with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, rumpus room with bar. Open plan living + study. Handy to Golf Course & Squash Club. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. WAIUKU

FIRST HOME OR IDEAL INVESTMENT - $319,000

RESIDENTIAL

Various sites from 500m2 1339m2 Various sites from 2500m2

EASY LIVING $339,000

WAIUKU

With the growing demand for Auckland properties, Waiuku is becoming a more desirable place to get value for money. Buy and build now while it's still affordable. Your choice of residential sections with services ready to go, or bare blocks for the larger dream, ready for your builders spade.

1st home buyers or Rental investment. Spacious open plan living. 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet. Single internal garaging & fully fenced.

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

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS $339,000 WAIUKU COUNTRY LIVING - $334,000

Ray Lever 021 951 082 Open Home: Sun 1.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.30pm 22a George Street

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AWHITU OUTSTANDING VALUE - $160,000

WAIUKU

Ph 235 7139

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Osborne Realty Ltd - licensed real estate agent (REAA2008)

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh751 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Tucked down a tree lined drive is this 4 bedroom well maintained home. Double separate garaging plus barn. Private and secluded set on 9870m2. Plenty of room for the kids and the animals.

WAIUKU

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf675 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

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Open Home: Sun 2.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2.30pm 47 Kingseat Road

HOME AND BUSINESS

Dwelling: Spacious 3 double bedrooms with views over Waiuku. Downstairs: business opportunity or workshop - rumpus -office x2. Shop/ workshop: Currently leased (verbal), with own kitchen and toilet. Zoned light commercial. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbb018

WAIUKU

NEW LISTING!

GARDENERS DELIGHT $645,000

PATUMAHOE

IMMACULATE IN PATUMAHOE - $525,000

Beautiful country views of the land out to Manukau Harbour. This property has beautiful gardens around the home & loads of shedding. Sleepout has own bathroom & kitchenette. Home has 3 double bedrooms, open plan living with a sun drenched deck set on 2.72 Ha. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

Fabulous indoor/outdoor flow with a rural outlook, all the work's been done. Modern kitchen with granite bench top, gas hob & hot water. Single carport & double garage, set on a fully fenced 997m2 section. Loads of fruit trees, plenty of room for kids & pets to play. Close to Patumahoe Township. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh769 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

WAIUKU

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbF703 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

FABULOUS HILLTOP SITUATION $679,000

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

5.3 ha block fenced into 8 paddocks with an acre of bush and a stream. This is a pleasant four bedroom family home with a lovely north facing deck with views over most of the land. Ranch slider access from the deck too three of the four bedrooms. A spacious lounge with a wood burner and country kitchen/dining room complements the setting. Bathroom with sep shower bath and vanity, sep toilet and master bedroom has ensuite. A four bay implement shed and a 3 car size garage (double door and workshop). Call now for an appointment to view.

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

WAIUKU

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

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

WAIUKU

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf707 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075

SELDOM SEEN $699,000 incl GST Desirable, gently rolling 24 acre block with bore water. This bareland is directly opposite the Waiuku Pony Club located approx 4km from Waiuku. The land lends itself to horses, with the West Coast not far away, and the Waiuku forrest within an easy drive. Bare blocks this close to Waiuku are seldom seen.

NEW LISTING!

WAIUKU

ENTERTAINERS DELIGHT - $695,000

Excellent street appeal, beautiful indoor/outdoor flow, brick beauty built by Golden Homes. This home has 4 bedrooms, ensuite, spacious walk in wardrobe, open plan living with family room. Plus rumpus, double internal garage, fully fenced, private bbq & spa area also fruit trees & an abundance of vegetables. Room to park the motorhome or boat and plenty of extras. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh759 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

WAIUKU price reduced

WAIUKU EXCELLENT BUYING - Offers over $700,000

2 Houses under one roof - inter connected by triple car garaging. At one end, a modern 2 bedroom home with large kitchen - at the other, a spacious 4 bedroom + office home with private outdoor patio. All set on half an acre in a prestigious street. Make an offer. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh714 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243

Open Home: Sun 3.00 - 3.30pm 106 Waitangi Falls Rd

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EXCEPTIONAL COASTAL LOCATION - 769,000

NEW LISTING!

This is an extensive 1980s style home of significant proportions suitable for many requirements and functions. Situated within the new coastal set back plan and with a magnificent view of the Waitangi Falls and the inner harbour you may launch a kayak from the edge of the property. The native planting attracts all manner of native birds and there is never a shortage of peaceful activity to observe.

WAIUKU

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh756 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075 Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf704 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082

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OTAUA WORLD CLASS COASTAL LOCATION - $760,000

28.9Ha of land in fabulous ocean side location with spectacular views of the Tasman Sea and easy access to Kariotahi Beach. The land also has access to a fresh water lake stocked with trout and is a refreshing place for a summer dip. The west coast is an awesome playground for fishermen, equestrians and is world renowned by kite surfers. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf655 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075

FERTILE OTAUA LAND $1,200,000 incl GST 52 Acre desirable block with 2 bedroom home that has been owned by the same family for many years. The flats are divided up into paddocks running off a central race. The flats lead to gently sloping land that faces the East. Located approx. 5km from Waiuku this land has 2 road frontages. The home is in good condition & currently rented. Contact agent for details.

WAIUKU/OTAUA

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf705 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082

THE POST NEWSPAPER, MARCH 18, 2014

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World Water Day has been celebrated every year on March 22 since it was initiated by the United Nations in 1993. The UN General Assembly has also proclaimed the period of 2005-2015 a decade of action, featuring “Water for Life”, an initiative to encourage the cooperation of governments, communities, and individuals in protecting the environment.

health and economic prosperity. That is why conservation, treatment, and cleanup are key factors in this global effort. You can find out more about World Water Day by consulting www.unwater.org. How can the world’s water sources be better protected? •

Many events and activities related to the conservation, development, and sound management of water resources are organized for World Water Day. They include conferences and exhibitions as well as features in leading publications and broadcast documentaries. The overall aim of these activities is to raise the public’s awareness about the necessity of maintaining ecosystems and thus of ensuring the well-being of humanity. Human activities are the principal reason for the deterioration of water systems around the world. Rapid urbanization, sustained population growth, and the release of pathogenic organisms and chemical products into waterways from industry are some of the factors that have a direct impact on water quality. Good-quality fresh water is essential for

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Only a small quantity of the world’s water supply is fit to drink. That’s why we need to do more to protect our water sources.

THE POST NEWSPAPER, MARCH 18, 2014

World Water Day - March 22

Creating your own wetland Protecting, restoring or even creating a wetland can involve quite a lot of work initially, but once established, it will pretty much take care of itself – and add significant aesthetic and environmental values to your property. Here’s some steps on how to create your own; illustrated with progress photos of the recently-created Wetland of Lance and Pam Morley, situated on the outskirts of Waiuku and recognised, and preserved, by the QEII Trust. The first step is to ensure water levels are maintained. Obviously a wetland is by definition wet (although water levels in many wetlands naturally fluctuate dramatically between seasons). Observe your water source over a range of seasons – if water levels aren’t sufficient to keep your wetland relatively wet yearround, you may need to build a low stopbank or dam or dig out an area to create a depression. If doing so will raise water levels on neighbouring properties, or if the water will be deeper than 1.5 metres or covers more than a hectare you will need to get resource consent. Next you will need to draw up a planting plan. Divide your wetland area into three planting zones: moist soils surrounding the wetland, boggy ground with temporary flooding, and standing water. In the moist soil zone choose trees and shrubs that can tolerate damp conditions but can still survive when the soil gets a bit drier in summer (for example, matai, whiteywood, putaputaweta/marble-leaf, kahikatea, or swamp maire). For the boggy/temporary flooding zone select native sedges, lilies, rushes, grasses, shrubs and trees that can cope with these permanently moist (and sometimes completely saturated) conditions (for example, harakeke/NZ flax, wire rush, swamp coprosma). In the standing water zone you will need water plants such as raupo and jointed twig rush. In the standing water zone you will need water plants such as raupo and jointed twig rush. As well as choosing plants that are appropriate for moisture levels, you will need to make sure they can also cope with other factors and conditions in your area, such as wind, frost and sun. Local native plant nurseries, your regional council or local Forest & Bird branch can give advice on which plants are best suited to your area and are naturally found there, or you might be able to grow plants yourself from seeds and cuttings from neighbouring wetlands. In summer, while water levels are lowest, plant suitable species right up to the water’s

edge – other areas should be planted at wetter times of the year so there will be less risk that could dry out before they are well established. Plant smaller plants such as ferns and small sedges three per square metre, but larger plants will need 1-1.5sqm each. Plant tough, fast-growing “nursery” species such as flax and manuka first so they can provide shelter for more delicate plants later. You will need to keep plants clear of weeds for the first 2-3 years – the most common cause of “casualties” among new plantings is smothering with long grass. After a few years the plants should be big enough to crowd out weeds – meaning less work for you. Weeds can be removed by hand or using a grubber, but careful herbicide application may be needed to tackle some tougher invaders such as willows. Wetlands that get too much sun and nutrient run-off can also be clogged with algae and water weeds. Putting barley straw in the water (two bales per hectare) inhibits algal growth, and overhanging trees and plantings that shade the water also help. It is important to fence off wetlands from stock and keep stock off boggy pasture near wetlands in winter and wet periods. Introduced pests including possums, rabbits, hares, ferrets, stoats, feral cats and rats will prey on wetland birds and/or eat wetlands plants, so pest control (either trapping or poisoning) may be necessary. The bigger and more diverse your wetland, the more diverse the bird life that it attracts will be. To encourage birds to live and breed in your wetland create gently sloping edges and an irregular shoreline that allows birds easy access to the water and extends the length of the margin of reeds and sedges around the water. Logs and trees will provide perching and nesting sites for birds, and islands or floating rafts with plants growing on top will provide safe nesting sites. Planting native species that provide sources of nectar, fruit and seeds will also ensure a healthy bird population in and around your wetland.

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All creatures Great and small

Dairy cattle welfare code to be changed

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Puppies with a purpose He might look like a cute puppy, but Sam, like 120 others each year, is out to change lives. They’re guide dogs in training and, in order for them to do their job, The Blind Foundation needs your help. The Blind Foundation is calling for volunteers for the 2014 Red Puppy Appeal on March 28 and 29 to raise funds for the breeding and training of guide dogs. Dogs like Sam really do change lives, giving people who are blind or have low vision the freedom and confidence to live an independent life. That means helping to carry out day-to-day tasks like catching the bus, crossing the road and dining out. As of January 2014, there are 230 working guide dogs around New Zealand. However, the waiting list is around 12 months and it can take even longer to find a guide dog for people with particular needs. This time can be reduced significantly if more guide dogs are bred and trained. Blind Foundation Executive Director of Supporter Marketing and Fundraising, Alison Wheatley, says guide dog puppies go through two years of rigorous training before they graduate. Once assigned, their working life averages eight to 10 years. To support Sam and his chums, sign up to be a volunteer on March 28 and 29 by visiting redpuppy.org.nz or phone 0800 120 254.

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The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is seeking public consultation on proposed changes to the Animal Welfare (Dairy Cattle) Code of Welfare 2010. NAWAC is proposing that blunt force trauma may not be used for the routine killing of unwanted dairy calves on the farm. “We understand that people are concerned about farmers using blunt force trauma to kill young calves on the farm,” says Dr Karen Phillips, Deputy-Chair of NAWAC. “The risks of incorrect use, coupled with the fact that there are alternatives that can be better for animal welfare, meant that it was time to consider changing the rules on this. “Industry bodies have

Whio to be released

been discouraging it over a number of years and it is no longer common practice. However, we agree that there are significant animal welfare concerns when this method is not used correctly,” says Dr Phillips. The proposed changes to the Code include: • Specification that blunt force trauma is not acceptable for routine killing of unwanted calves; • Calves must remain insensible until death is confirmed; and • Those destroying calves on-farm must be competent. The proposed amendment to humane destruction clarifies that methods used to kill an animal in an emergency may be used in an emergency only and may not be used for routine on-farm destruction of dairy calves; and emphasises the need to ensure the death of the animal following any humane

destruction. “The long term solution is to support the work that industry is doing to discourage the killing of calves on farm by blunt force. We want to hear from farmers on whether or not our proposals are

realistic for them. Without farmer support, animal welfare cannot improve,” says Dr Phillips. To read the proposal and make a submission, visit the MPI website: www.biosecurity.govt.nz/biosec/consult.

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The ‘Battle for our Birds’ continues with the release of more than 30 captive bred whio back into the wild over the next week. The whio is the unique native duck only found in New Zealand’s fast flowing waters. Genesis Energy and the Department of Conservation have partnered together in a five year programme to secure the future of this threatened native bird. It’s been a record season for whio ducklings bred in captivity with 35 ducklings from three captive sites around New Zealand. Several captive breeding pairs around the country have had multiple clutches this season. The whio captive breeding programme involves birds from rivers around the central North Island. Whio fledglings, threemonth-old ducks, are being released at different sites around the Central North Island over the next week.

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, MARCH 18, 2014

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What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is bullying. It’s using the internet, a mobile phone or other technology like a camera to hurt somebody or embarrass them. What does cyberbullying look like? Bullying on the internet or mobiles can include many things, like being sent anonymous text messages to your phone, posting nasty or threatening comments on your Bebo or Facebook page or sending mean or embarrassing photos or videos of you to other people. Cyberbullying can involve people spreading rumours about you and scaring you. Sometimes people may try to stop you from communicating with others or they may hack and steal passwords for your online accounts. Is cyberbullying a big deal? No one likes to be bullied or harassed. Cyberbullying takes many forms and some of these may be harder to deal with than others. Depending on the situation, some young people are able to sort it out quickly, or simply shrug it off. Other situations may be more serious. About 1 in 5 New Zealand high school students say they have been cyberbullied and many say it makes them feel scared, depressed, angry or

ashamed. If you get sent nasty messages outside of school time sometimes it can feel hard to escape the bullying. Some people say it’s worse if you can’t tell who the bullying messages are coming from. Posting mean or nasty pictures or videos of people online can embarrass them in front of their school and spread quickly out of control. If you post altered pictures of people online these can exist long after you delete them and can also be used as evidence by teachers and police. What can I do to prevent cyberbullying? • Be careful who you give your mobile number to and don’t pass on friends’ numbers without asking them first. • Don’t respond to texts from people you don’t know. These can often be sent randomly to find people to bully. • If you witness cyberbullying try to help the victim. You can offer them support, or report the bullying anonymously if that feels safer. • Keep your online identity safe - create strong passwords with a mix of lower and upper case letters and numbers. • Don’t share your password with anyone even your friends.

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We make your new home building experience a pleasure GJ Gardner Franklin/Papakura franchise is independently owned and actively operated by Mike O’Meeghan and Jeff & Bob de Leeuw, Directors of MJB Construction Ltd. The G.J. Franklin / Papakura team understand that you are an individual and you have unique requirements when building a home. By working together with you they can design and build a home that suits you, your lifestyle and your needs. Their partnership has a wealth of building experience and knowledge to offer you. Combining this with “New Zealand’s Number One Home Builder,” they have built a reputation that ensures that all customers will receive excellent service, quality workmanship and quality product. It is the commitment to our customers that has made G.J.

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G.J. Gardner Homes provides • Over 100 great plans to choose from or we can design something just for you Quality, service and backup from a local builder with national purchasing power Fixed contract price, a pre-agreed build time and full project management Quality fixtures and fittings, plus much much more, just ask us

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Onewhero romp to top of table Pukekohe High into round two Cyclone Lusi softened the ground for the opening round of the Counties Power Club Rugby competition and three premier clubs picked up five points after their first competition match of the year. Onewhero have the ‘Golden Gumboot’ in their cabinet after beating Te Kauwhata 91-7 in the Counties Power Game of the Week and sit on top of the table after round one. It was always expected to be a baptism of fire for the Southern team of the competition after their re-introduction to the Premier competition and now they have an accurate gauge of where they are at and what needs to do be done at this level. The PGG Wrightson Player of the day was awarded to Iro Teariki who made a solid impact both on and off the ball with his high work rate and strong ball carries. Manurewa remain the Counties Power Cup holders after their convincing 40-6 win over their neighbours Weymouth and also have five points on the table. Another side back in the top tier, host’s Weymouth collected their points from the boot of Jerome Letalatala who slotted two penalties. In a typical round one game, Pukekohe and Patumahoe battled it out with Pukekohe holding on for a 25-19 win in a match that saw weather conditions slow the game down in the first half. Patumahoe’s Jonny Wilkinson started the scoring with two penalties. Pukekohe replied with a Nathan De Thierry penalty. Patumahoe’s winger Vaha Fili pounced on a Pukekohe mistake and grabbed a loose ball to score, which was converted by Wilkinson. Pukekohe scored a try before half time when Nathan De Thierry intercepted a pass near the half-way line. Patumahoe went into the sheds with the lead. In the second half Pukekohe bought on stalwart Niva Ta’auso at second five and that gave them an injection, making an impact through the midfield. Winger Sailosi Madrai benefited from a Ta’auso feed to score the first of his two tries in the corner which was converted by replacement kicker Sione

Fifita. Both teams traded penalties. Pukekohe’s Madrai scored almost an identical try to his first try towards the end of the game which was converted by Fifita to seal the win. In the closest match of the week, 2013 Champions Ardmore Marist edged past Waiuku 17-16 after Waiuku had the lead. Ardmore spent the first half defending and Waiuku scored first when their lock Tony Misa crossed the line to the right of the posts about twenty minutes in. Fullback Luke Graham converted it.. In only the second time that Ardmore Marist entered the Waiuku half in the first spell of match they scored with left winger Keresome Enoka dotting down in the right hand corner. Waiuku slotted another two penalties and a drop kick to give them a 16-5 lead at half time. In the second half with the wind behind them, Ardmore Marist scored two tries with a reversal of the first half. Lock Viliame Raraesa scored to the right of the posts which was converted by Ray Laulala. Ardmore had the final say with about three minutes on the clock after a short lineout move on the 22 with the forwards driving towards the line. Right winger Whaiora Rangiway dotted down in the corner taking the flag with him which under the laws is now a legal try which the referee explained to the supporters in the aftermatch function. Drury would be happy with their return in the top grade with their four points on the table after their 20-7 victory of neighbours Papakura. Karaka had a solid start picking up a valuable five points with their 39-12 win over Bombay up on the hill. In the Premier Reserve grade Waiuku reversed the premier results with an 18-0 win over Ardmore Marist, Karaka were consistent with a 38-5 win over Bombay and Pukekohe and Patumahoe battled it out with Pukekohe edging out the visitors with a 16-14 victory. Papakura defeated Drury 20-5, Manurewa beat Weymouth 39-5 and Puni defaulted to Onewhero. Pictured above: Nathan Millar in action for Waiuku against Ardmore-Marist.

Local sports results in brief Clarks Beach Bowls Clarks Beach Bowls ACT Tournament was played on Thursday March 13. The day was fine and a full green of players competed for the great prizes provided by Pokeno Bacon Co. Winners were: Peter Hayward, Pauline Hayward and Adrienne Tilyard from Pukeohe BC. Second were: Roy Hopping, Colin Hull and Eric Gillott from Waipipi BC. Third were: Richard Bentley, Sharon Perry and Katie Garrett from Papatoetoe/Hunters Corner BC. Top Clarks Beach Team were: Shirley Furniss, Julie Starnes and Carol Flavell. Buckland Bowls On Wednesday March 5, Buckland Bowling Club held a ‘mixed classic’ tournament, which was sponsored by Pukekohe Pak N Save and Malcolm Wrigley Insurance. The winning team came from Hamilton: with Waitoa as runners up. Third placing went to Pukekohe, with fourth placing also from Pukekohe.

Grahams Beach Bowls The first two Open Days at Grahams Beach Bowling Club were won by Grahams Beach, but the last of the three was won by Homai, with Waiuku teams second and third. In the Club Championships, Bruce Russell was the mens singles champ, with Jim Payne runner-up. The Ladies Singles champion was Kathy Fergusson, with Pamela Woods second. The Club’s Mixed Triples was won by the combination of Ernie Gibbon, Dean Howe and Warren Bell, beating out Grumpy Bremner, Anau Kautai and Jim Peacock. The Club Pairs was won by Jim Peacock and Raewyn Teague, with runners-up being Paul Odenthal and Grumpy Bremner. The Boys Challenge was won by the combination of Clint Buel and Paul Odenthal, with Raewyn Teague and Jim Peacock second. The Jack and Jill competition saw Sandra McGoran and Alan Fergusson take the title ahead of Kathy Fergusson and Jim Peacock.

The turnover count proved the difference between two College Netball debutantes with a more disciplined Pukekohe High School earning a spot in round two of the knock-out school competition last week. Patience with ball in hand helped Pukekohe pull clear of John Paul College – who were also making their College Netball debuts – in a tight match at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, winning 24-18. “We were really focussed,” captain AnnaLee Morrison said after a tough fourth quarter. John Paul College paid dearly for a high turnover rate (29 turnovers to Pukekohe’s 18) and despite staying in touch with their opponents thanks to a superior shooting percentage, were unable to run with them in a deciding fourth spell. Captain and goal defence Tia Edwards was pleased with her team’s performance but admitted they got “a bit scared in the end and threw away a few passes” in the last quarter as Pukekohe put the game beyond reach. Pukekohe showed their intent from the first whistles with their through-court defence picking up early ball as they raced out

to 3-0 lead. Both sides showed plenty of skill with their vision into the shooting circle – the links between Pukekohe wing attack Georgia Lusty and shooters Emily Autagavaia and Anna-Lee Morrison a stand-out in the first half. Lusty, who was named most valuable player, was strong to the circle edge and led the way with 15 feeds to her shooters. Pukekohe surged again before the first break to lead 7-4 at quarter time and again early in the second stanza as their buffer was extended to five goals. Edwards rallied her charges late in the quarter but turnovers on attack again hurt John Paul College as they went into the main break trailing 9-13. Pukekohe were more disciplined with ball in hand but were unable to convert all of their possession as a persistent John Paul College again cut the lead to 15-18 with one quarter to play. Pukekohe High School 24 (Anna-Lee Morrison 20/24, Emily Autagavaia 4/12) beat John Paul College 18 (Anna Gracie 11/13, Ana Smith 4/6, Anna Bird 3/6). Quarter scores: 7-4, 13-9, 18-15, 24-18.

Local shooters in top form

Above: Les Clarke, Lloyd Agnew and Rob Anderson. Last weekend’s 20114 New Zealand Clay Target Championships were a coup for local shooters, with young shooter Lloyd Agnew selected for the New Zealand Open Macintosh Team, joining Les Clarke and Rob Anderson. Other locals Les Clarke and Rob Anderson, who are also Lloyd’s coaches, were also selected for the Veteran’s Macintosh team, with Les also a reserve for the open tea. At just 17 years old, and only in his fourth year of shooting, Lloyd has made great strides in his sport. A current member of the Auckland Metropolitan Gun Club, and a former member of the Waiuku College shooting team, Lloyd combines his shooting talents with success in rugby, having been Under 65kg Team Captain and Player of the Year last year as well as a member of the Waiuku U21 Rugby team this year. A first-year Engineering Apprentice at NZ Steel, Lloyd shot 244 out of 250 at the NZ Open Championships, competing against 500 other shooters and finishing third-equal junior, while Les shot well enough to claim the title for New Zealand Veteran High Gun. In the Mackintosh Trophy shoot (and

event competed in by nine countries, with each shooting at their own National Championships), Lloyd shot a stunning 291 out of 300 in the point-score competition. He was one of only four shooters to shoot all 100 targets (some with second-barrel, incurring a points loss), and won a medal for that achievement. Lloyd’s final event was the 2014 ICTSF DTL World Championships, with 640 competitors and the top 10% shooting another 50 target point score final. Lloyd reached the finals, and shot brilliantly, surpassing all expectations, ending the competition with a total score of 867/900 The World Junior Team competition was won by England, with Lloyds Junior squad out of medal contention by 10 points. Overall, Lloyd was seventh in A Grade, and the 10th Junior overall, (3rd best from New Zealand). It was an outstanding achievement, even more remarkable given that he has only been shooting for four years. Lloyd would like to extend his gratitude to Les Clarke, Bob Anderson, Mike Tarbitt, Jo Sands, Bron Groot, his family and the Auckland Metropolitan Gun Club.

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Local student and ACG Strathallan cricket team member, James Naylor, is thrilled with the ACG Strathallan Senior Boys Cricket team’s selection to compete in this year’s Northern Districts Gillette Cup Finals Tournament, after winning the Northern District T20 Gillette Cup Competition for CoEd Schools on Monday for the first time. At the Northern District T20 Gillette Cup Competition for Co-Ed Schools, ACG Strathallan, as the Counties Manukau winners, were up against the winners of Northland (Mahurangi College), Waikato (St John’s College), and the Bay of Plenty (Bethlehem College). The first match of Monday’s finals saw ACG Strathallan playing Mahurangi College. ACG Strathallan won by seven wickets, which placed ACG Strathallan in the 1st/2nd finals game against Bethlehem. Bethlehem set a very challenging total of 201 runs in 20 overs. ACG Strathallan Boys responded by passing that target in just 18 overs, with only three wickets down. Simon Lal’s performance was outstanding, playing a captain’s innings of 115 runs not out, facing only 52 balls. “I’m really pleased with how the boys performed as a team. Their success was built on a ‘never give up’ attitude in the field, when bowling and when batting. The team showed a belief in each other, and always encouraged each other. Now we need to buckle down for the next stage of the competition to get to the Gillette Cup,” says Hugo Fourie, Sports Director, ACG Strathallan. As the winners on finals day, ACG Strathallan were confirmed as the Northern Districts T20 Gillette Cup for Co-ed Schools champions. This qualifies ACG Strathallan as the eighth team for the Northern Districts Gillette Cup Finals Tournament, to be held during the national Secondary Schools Summer Sports week from 24 – 27 March. The other seven teams to compete in the Northern Districts Gillette Cup Finals Tournament are predetermined, with these teams gaining automatic entry, having established themselves over several years as the top cricket schools from their regions. The Northern Districts Gillette Cup Finals Tournament is the gateway competition to the prestigious Gillette Cup. This event brings together the top six schools from each cricket area in New Zealand compete in a six-day tournament at the end of this year.

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, MARCH 18, 2014

Employment Relations Consultants An interview with Senior Consultant Mark Nutsford What services does your company offer?

We are Employment Law Specialists so our main work is to provide legal representation in employment disputes such as personal grievances and the like. On top of that we offer HR services to smaller businesses. We can be “on tap” for all manner of Considering a restructure which could result in employment the related issues including PG’s, restructuring for redundancy, disciplinary matters, employment contracts, recruitment, redundancy of one or more positions within your reference checking, drug testing, that kind of thing.

organisation?

Who do you represent? Don’t be trapped by a flaw in the process which We will represent employees or employers in disputes. Our representation includes from direct negotiations to mediation, the could result in the lodgement of an expensive Employment Relations Authority and the Employment Court. personal grievance against you. How does one go about engaging you? Seek advice before you commence any redundancy We invite parties who may need our services to phone us in the first instance. We will make an assessment of the case or service required free of charge and indicate if we believe we can help and, if so, how and what the cost of that service may be. processes. How long have you been doing this? We can advise on all aspects of your restructure Personally I have been an Advocate for around fourteen years. ERC was established in 2004. and the processes needed to complete it.

Phone now for a no obligation quote.

Your office is in Pukekohe. Are your services only for local people?

Not at all. We work right throughout New Zealand and our clients have found that our service and fee structure is such that we are cost effective regardless of distance even if we have to appear in mediation or a hearing at a distant venue.

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS CONSULTANTS

09 238 3025 · mark@wehelp.co.nz · www.wehelp.co.nz There are many employment specialists, lawyers and advocates available. Why choose you?

I am a member of the Employment Institute of New Zealand. In fact I am Vice President of that organisation. All my network colleagues are members. Clients are protected by a strict code of ethics and conduct which members of ELINZ are bound to. Using representation from people who are not members means you have no comeback if things go wrong.

How do I know if I have a personal grievance?

Our approach to this question is that if you feel you have been unfairly treated then you probably have been. The best way is to phone us to check it out. It will cost you nothing and will allow you the peace of mind of knowing for sure.

next month / Relationship Property - One way to protect your assets

FREE WILL with Conveyancing Have us take care of your sale or purchase during the month of March and we will draw up a Will for you at no extra charge.

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. EMPLOYEES / Think you may have grounds for a PG? CALL US EMPLOYERS / Threatened with a PG or looking at disciplinary process or restructuring? CALL US

For the most cost effective handling of all employment related disputes call us...Employment Law Specialists

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