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Confusion over zone changes

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What appears to be a botch-up involving Auckland Council, the Franklin Local Board and Council staff and planners has ended up with some Waiuku residents being told they may need special permits to continue grazing their cattle and horses on their lifestyle blocks. Regardless of how the situation arose, residents are being urged to make submissions to the Council before July 22, as over 500 Waiuku properties are now proposed to be rezoned from Large Lot, to Single House Zones - changes which would mean running sheep or cattle on their blocks, along with other current usage, becoming a non-complying activity.

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Auckland Council say the proposed changes, to all properties zoned Large Lot in the Waiuku area, were as a result of a request from the Franklin Local Board asking for just that. However, Franklin Local Board member Jill Naysmith says the local board never asked for anything like what is being proposed, and adds she has never seen the maps showing the changes which have been provided to local residents and the Post Newspaper.

Jill says it is vital that anyone receiving a letter regarding proposed changes to their property zones should follow up the infor-

mation with Council, and where appropriate, make a submission.

Earlier this week, the Post Newspaper was contacted by a local resident with a lifestyle block on Waiuku’s Constable Road. Having received a letter from Council in mid-June, stating her property was the subject of a proposed change under the Unitary Plan, she attempted to find out what the changes were.

The original letter simply directed her to go to the Council website and search for ‘submission point 890’. Her enquiries suggested the change meant there was no provision for

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, JULY 1, 2014

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Many hundreds, if not thousands, of landowners within the Franklin District will have received letters from Auckland Council in recent weeks advising them of potential changes to their properties as a result of the proposed Unitary Plan for Auckland.

Submissions close in 22 days on these changes, and local residents are already discovering that these proposals can have dramatic ramifications on their property usage and values.

As we cover in this issue, Auckland Council is proposing to change over 500 Waiuku properties from Large Lot to Single House Zone, potentially meaning those residents may not in the future be able to graze cattle, horses or sheep without specific consent from Council. But while those residents have received letters advising that their properties are affected, hard questions must be asked of Council over their communications process. The letters we have seen give no detail of the change. Instead, they refer the property owner to the council’s website, and to ‘submission point 890’ on the council’s pdf file.

For elderly residents unfamiliar with computers, for people who don’t own computers, for people without internet access, or for the many people who struggle to navigate through the council’s website, this is less than helpful.

The letters are individual - they refer to a specific submission point. There is absolutely no reason not to include what the submission is about in the letter. One could get the impression that council are deliberately making it difficult to find the information. At the very least, one could assume those writing the letters think everyone is computer-savvy and can navigate the council’s website. That’s not good enough.

Council spends a fortune on public relations.

It should spend some of that on adequately advising its ratepayers of these changes.

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Mangroves should be treated like gorse I was walking along the reserve up Rangiwhea Creek last year. There is a wooden seat there, and as I sat and rested I noticed a mother Mallard duck and her three ducklings walking along the bottom of the creek.

They were enjoying the trickle of water flowing along beside them.

Last week I returned to the same creek and found it overgrown with large mangroves, covering the entire creek. No more room for ducklings.

While living on this creek the past seven years, I have watched the mangroves swallow up a lovely waterway emptying into Manukau Harbour.

The Mudlarks started their mangrove removal just at the beginning of the creek and have gone half way back to its beginning.

They were stopped from completing the job by some bureaucrat.

Re: Post editorial last week on logging of windblown trees: Great to see some thinking on natural resources and the good of the country, the definition of ‘Good of the country’ needs clarification, maybe you can provide that in another opinion piece.

For now let’s look at why it’s not a good idea to remove native trees following a cyclone. Apart from the fact that it’s conservation land and the impact heavy machinery will have for access and removal.

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The organisation I am involved with really enjoyed our participation and would be happy to see it as an annual event.

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Many people don’t understand (and why would they as they aren’t terrestrial ecologists) that cyclones and fallen trees are an essential part of the life cycle of a native forest ecosystem.

The trees provide nutrients and habitat as they decompose. Removing them irrevocably changes the forest; it will no longer be a native forest and will further reduce the 24% of native forest left in New Zealand.

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As a result, the creek is no longer a waterway, but choked with mangroves.

Silt continues to collect along the waterway and empties into the larger Rangiwhea Bay. Birdlife continues to be driven away by the silt and lack of space for feeding.

I believe that mangroves are a weed, just like Gorse and need to be destroyed, just as we destroy gorse.

No matter what the cause, primarily urban development, the once beautiful beaches of Rangiwhea harbour are now engulfed in these weeds. The silt and loss of bird habitat are a result.

Just as we destroy the Gorse weeds, there is no reason we should not be destroying the mangrove weed.

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‘Remarkable’ feature wins award for Post Newspaper

The Post Newspaper was delighted to collect an award at the Community Newspapers Association of New Zealand annual conference in Wellington on Friday.

The award, for Best Community Involvement in Class, (newspapers 20,000plus circulation), was for our campaign last year highlighting the Franklin issues surrounding synthetic cannabis sales.

The judges were fulsome in their praise of the Post, noting: ‘An extremely effective and far-reaching campaign. The Post rolls up its sleeves and wades into an issue that has emerged in most Kiwi communities...

‘When a newspaper believes in itself and a town believes in a newspaper, they can achieve almost anything.’

The judge’s report, announcing the Post as the winner, noted the newspaper’s ‘passion, determination and ability to make the community, and not itself, the heart of the campaign,’ and concluded by describing the effort as ‘Remarkable.’

Post Editor Nigel Ward says the award is recogni-

Above: The Post team of Business Manager Steve Douglas, Manager Ngaire Deed, Sales Representative Julie Quinn, Graphic Designer Lynn Douglas and Editor Nigel Ward with their award. tion of the hard work put in by the small but dedicated Post team, but also is a vote of confidence in the Franklin community, which stood up and was counted during the campaign.

“To win any award in your industry is great, but for us to win the community involvement in our class is very special. Community has always been our focus, and since our increase in circulation we are up against

some of the big players in community newspapers at these awards.

“To win ahead of respected publications like the Howick and Pakuranga Times, and Tauranga’s Weekend Sun means we are doing things right. It’s another benchmark on the way as we continue to improve, innovate and provide the very best we can for our readers, advertisers and community,” Nigel added.

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Whitebait meeting Following a report on the use of whitebait stands and whitebaiting in the Waikato River recently, Waikato councils and Tainui are holding a public meeting in the Waiuku War Memorial Hall on July 24.

The meeting, advertised in the Post this week (page 7), says it is about stands, baches and the river, and is expected to draw a large crowd. Concerns have been expressed by some locals over suggestions that council is considering further regulations over whitebaiting, as well as controls on who can whitebait in the area.

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The group will pay the $1900 cost of the trip, and says they want to send someone special who would benefit from this trip.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for someone aged between 15 and 18 and the group is pleased to be able to provide full funding,” organiser Geoff Dickey says.

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Above: Hunua MP Dr Paul Hutchison, AS Wilcox Managing Director, Kevin Wilcox, Prime Minister John Key and National Party candidate for Hunua Andrew Bayly at AS Wilcox’s in Pukekohe last week.

Last Wednesday was a busy day for Prime Minister John Key and his National Party team as he made a tour of the Hunua electorate.

The Prime Minister attended a breakfast for about 250 people at the Indian Hall before a site tour around the very successful Trail-lite factory in Pukekohe and a visit to the Norwood Tractor Showrooms. From there it was a short drive for the official opening of the new Franklin Hospice premises in Hall Street, Pukekohe and then a visit to AS Wilcox and Sons.

Wilcox started growing potatoes and onions in the volcanic Pukekohe soil in the early 1930’s. Now, four generations on, they are still growing potatoes, onions, and carrots in the most fertile areas all over New Zealand.

Prime Minister Key then headed to the east of the electorate to the Beachlands Primary School and a function at the Maraetai Boating Club.

Hunua candidate Andrew Bayly says the reason the Prime Minister took a day out of his schedule to visit the Hunua Electorate is the significance of the electorate nationally.

“His key message is that, while National is enjoying support in the polls, complacency amongst National Party voters is the biggest issue,” Andrew says.

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Council ‘saves $183 million’; rates Completed? We don’t think so still set to rise an average of 2.5% Auckland Council have demolished a Waiuku toilet block on Tamakae Reserve, but meanwhile the ‘new’ block has no guttering, no lights, and no rubbish dispposal facilities in the loos.

Council originally said the new block would become operational when completed, but with no guttering, the heavy rainfall is destroying the gardens below. In addition, the Post was staggered last week to learn council believes the ‘raingarden’ near the new roundabouts at King Street is complete. The drain appears several inches higher than the garden itself, with predictable results. Apparently, there are no plans to change it....

Despite announcing it ex- the Annual Plan included age of 2.5 per cent, which is pects to find $183 million $183 million of efficien- an average increase of 0.1 in ‘efficiency savings’, Auck- cy savings to be achieved per cent for businesses and land Council has announced across council.

3.7 per cent for residents. an average rate increase of “Aucklanders have told Other key decisions in2.5%, with residential rates us they want financial pru- clude providing funding on rising an average of 3.7% dence, which is why this a one-off basis for a “trial” Auckland Council adopted annual plan is based on on- annual arts festival in 2016, the Annual Plan 2014/2015, going savings, a low average rather than one held every outlining what the council rate increase and judicious two years. plans to do during the next investment” says Mayor Len Decision making on a profinancial year as well as its Brown. investments and financial “These same principles posed stadium strategy has policy. will be echoed in our ap- been referred to the RegionThe plan details the organ- proach to our 10 year budg- al Strategy and Policy Comisation’s proposed budget, et, the Long-term plan, mittee meeting in July.

An electronic copy of the activities and investment which is a conversation we programme for the next fi- will be having with Auck- annual plan will be available from the Auckland council nancial year, including an landers later on in the year”. average rate increase of 2.5 The average rates increase website by 25 July 2014 inper cent. It also includes lo- for the 2014/2015 financial cluding large print or MS cal board agreements that year has reduced from an av- Word versions. Hard copies highlight each of the board’s erage of 4.9 per cent (as pro- will be available at all librarlocal priorities, projects and jected in council’s 10-year ies, service centres and local advocacy issues. long-term plan) to an aver- board offices.

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Lord; Teach us to Pray?

What is commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer” is well known, often recited, but how often do we really actually look at the words and work out what it is actually saying, and do you really mean what the words are saying, how simple it is to fall into a rut and run through it like an advertising jingle, or a simple song. Now the two common renditions are Matt 6:9-13 and Luke 11:1-4, and most people recite the Matthew version, but it is good to read Luke and to understand the angle he is coming from.

witness, a Gospel work to do, at work, at home, in business, while playing Sport, wherever you are, just plead that you can always live a life that fully reflects Jesus.

Dedication; Now, re-dedicate yourself to God, re-commit your life, your assets, your talents, skills, time, your all, and then go out and do what he asks, and go where he leads and directs as an obedient servant of God. Is God not talking?

It was once said that if God goes silent, then you had better go back and do the last task he requested that is still undone, that completed, you will get the next instalment. If you cannot remember, then confess your sin, ask for it to be repeated, and then quickly carry out the request or action, it is called obedience.

Now at the end of the day, go over your day Please go and get your Bible out, and read the two versions, take time, read it slowly word by word, phrase by phrase and sentence by sentence and understand what each word and phrase is actually saying. If you have a collection of different translations, it sometimes helps to read it through with them as well to gather the points that the translator has seen as special and to contemplate it that way as well. Now it is time to jump in and pray your own unique and personal prayers, and here is a wee prayer pattern to help you; this is from Dr William E Sangster.

backwards, review your day, praise him for the good times, and then confession. Confess your failings and short comings one by one, do not get lazy and dump them into a great big tub and say, “and forgive all my sins.” You sinned them one by one, so then confess them one by one. Blush with shame as you consider that you a Christian actually did that, shame. Confession is good for the soul. Now you can go to bed clean, so now rededicate yourself once more to God, commit your life to God in service.

Here is another way to “Have this mind in you

also that was in Christ Jesus (Phil 2:5). In those unused moments during the day, while waiting for a meeting, at a traffic light to change, having a hot drink, on the bus or train, in a lift, or if you are being driven, use these moments to contemplate God’s pouring these blessings upon you, and then how well you dispense these out to those around you.

Start with a minimum of 15 minutes as early in

the day as possible, before the flood of tasks take your mind away from God, and start with; Praise; Just simply Praise God. Yes actually Praise him, as simple as that seems; it is sometimes hard to get started. Praise him that you woke up alive, warm, for clothes, food, pets, family, and friends, and yes praise him for troubles for that should always send you straight back to God for help and solutions. Now you are started, just jump in and Praise him.

Adoration; Grow close to God, slip into Heaven’s embrace, rest your head upon his shoulder, listen to God, so be silent now. Say, “Father, if you have anything special to say to me, will you say it now.” Let God have a chance to speak, just like any good and proper conversation.

Do not rudely burst in, blurt out your bucket load of wants, needs and requests, then spin on your heels and disappear leaving God wondering who that was and what it was all about.

Thanksgiving; Thank him for everything, for the benefits of the good as well as the character strengthening of the bad, which usually sends us right back into the outstretched and ever open loving arms of the Almighty.

Guidance; It is in the Bible, so seek it there, His Voice, his Providential care. Just ask him now to guide you, but you might have to surrender your will to him first so that you will obediently follow his leadings, listen, stay tuned in, this again is God’s time to direct.

Intercession; Go to God for others, pray for others, for their needs and for their Salvation. For this you will need a Diary and lists, and then you can record the answers beside the request, God always answers by either a Yes, a No or a wait a while.

Petition; Go to God for yourself. Do not get selfish and pray, “Give me, Give me, Give me.”

Petition for a Christ like Character, a place to

Sunday; Affection, Monday; Benevolence, Tuesday; Calmness, Wednesday; Discipline, Thursday; Endurance, Friday; Faithfulness, and Saturday; Guidance.

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A bigger and better Blast Waiuku Town Centre manager Sharlene Druyven (right), say this year’s Blast to the Past fireworks display will be a particularly special event particularly as it is the last town event to be sponsored by New World’s Lex and Karen Mills.

The event, which last year drew an estimated 15,000 people to the township, will this year be held on October 4, to coincide with suitable high tides.

Other major sponsors of the event this year are the Waiuku Business and Development Association, and Top Hat Magic, who create the magnificent display.

“We really want to make this year’s display special this year because it is the last year which Lex is sponsoring it,” Sharlene says, adding the New World owner, who is to sell the store later this year, has done so much for the community.

Sharlene says Lex and Karen began funding the Blast to the Past display to offer the community a fireworks event, as they decided not to sell fireworks through the New World store due to concerns over public safety and increased workload for the local volunteer fire brigade.

After the massive workload creating the hugely successful Steel and Wheels day in Waiuku earlier this year, Sharlene says her team is already well on the way to putting together the many components of Blast to the Past. She says each event brings with it a ‘nightmare’ of compliance requirements, whether it be council site plans; event applications; health and safety applications; waste management; an event run sheet (for each time where each event is taking place and time it finishes); a traffic management plan; and Local Board funding applications.

However, once the paperwork is completed, Sharlene

expects this year’s event to be even bigger and better than last year.

Market stalls and entertainment will be on offer in the township from 6pm, and the pyrotechnics show itself is scheduled to start

shortly after 9pm. Anyone interested in having a stall is asked to contact Sharlene on 02108275763.

Last year a number of problems meant the display itself was late starting, something which Sharlene assures residents has been ironed out, and the only big concern is the weather, as no rain date has been scheduled.

She does ask that residents and visitors to the event ensure they do not put themselves at risk - or delay the start of the display - by entering areas which are off limits.

Last year the event saw groups of people hiding around View Road School and up in trees, meaning police and volunteers had to locate them, which also added to the delay.

“This year we have invested in safety signs and we ask the public to read the signs and abide by the rules,” Sharlene adds.

The Blast to the Past is the second of three big events for Waiuku, the third being the Christmas Parade, which this year has the theme of ‘Movies and Music’.

Sharlene says its time for local community and school groups to get their thinking caps on and start creating their floats for what is the biggest and best Christmas Parade in Franklin.

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officers are sporting a new look from this week in what is the organisation’s first major uniform upgrade in twelve years.

Auckland-based officers are the first to wear the new green uniform which is being rolled-out nationwide over the next three months. While the green strip is a departure from the traditional white shirt, black pants and green jacket, St John says changes were necessary in the interests of functionality, comfort and cost.

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Mayor’s family found Health and beauty services get new bylaws

Within just hours of the Post being delivered last week, the answer was found in the quest for relatives of former Waiuku Mayor Dr R.S. (Sammy) Whiteside.

Waiuku’s Vicky Shackleton (pictured right), was hoping to make contact with his relatives after an accident damaged his headstone at the Waiuku Cemetery.

Several people contacted the Post and Vicky to put her in touch with one of his relatives, who lives in St Heliers in Auckland, and contact has now been made.

Thanks to all those who took the time and trouble to contact us and pass on the information.

Three hundredths of second between top two in Forest

Just three hundredths of a second separated the first two placings in the Waiuku Dirt Track Club’s first King of the Hill racing for the new season.

The weather was on the club’s side on Sunday 15 June for the opening of the winter forest series of races.

With 22 drivers signed up ready for action, the day ran smoothly. All the classes had close battles with the final King of The Hill run coming

gas to its growing New Zealand customer base.

“BOC has been proudly doing business in New Zealand for over 100 years and today’s announcement of our new CO2 plant at Refining NZ is yet another strong signal of our confidence in our New Zealand business well into the future,’’ Mr Isaac said.

To be constructed to the highest world standards in quality control and energy efficiency, the plant will purify more than 50,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Employing around 50 people in construction, the plant is expected to fully operational by the end of 2015.

“We are very excited to be supporting local economies throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands through these major projects which underpin our confidence in the New Zealand economy,’’ Mr Isaac said.

lead in developing a Code of Practice and regulation to address the risks associated with UV radiation sunbeds.

John Loof, Chief Executive Cancer Society Auckland said it was heartening to see Auckland Council leading the way for the rest of the country.

“Sunbeds have been shown to increase the risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer and regulating and restricting their use is a great step forward.”

Services offered by the 1,200 operators now requiring a licence, include: • Skin piercing - Body Piercing, Derma rolling, Electrolysis, Tattooing (including Traditional) • Risk of breaking the skin - Hair removal, Exfoliation, Manicure/pedicure • Risk of burning the skin - Laser treatment, Pulsed light, Sunbeds.

• Traditional and non-commercial ta moko undertaken by artists on or under the authority of a marae in the Auckland region will be exempt from licensing.

• The Health & Hygiene Bylaw replaces seven former legacy council health bylaws. To find out more, visit www. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/health.

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down to just a fraction separating Steve Goodare in first place and runner-up Daniel McPike. Their times were 1:35.90 and 1:35.93 respectively.

Hugh Rattrie was third in a time of 1:38.12.The next round will be run this Sunday July 6, with racing set to start from 10am.

Above: Shane Piggott in his Primera in action in the Waiuku Forest. Racing is on again this Sunday.

BOC announces new $40 million project After recent announcmenets of BOC projects launched in New Zealand including a $75 million air separation unit (ASU) in Glenbrook, the company has announced a further investment.

BOC announced last week the commencement of a new CO2 plant at Refining NZ’s Marsden Point refinery near Whangarei.

To be built at a cost of approximately $40 million, the plant will purify CO2 produced as a byproduct of Refining NZ’s oil refining operations for supply to customers in a variety of industries including food and beverage, dairy, wine, meat, fertilizer production, pulp and paper, horticulture and more.

BOC South Pacific Managing Director, Colin Isaac, said the state of the art plant would further enhance BOC’s efficient and cost-effective delivery of industrial

A new health and hygiene bylaw with, reducing potential risks to public comes into place today 1st July, requir- health. ing safer practices in Auckland’s health “The public should also look out for and beauty businesses to protect the evidence of qualifications, as minimum consumer. training standards are also required for The Auckland Council bylaw requires most of these services,” he says. all commercial services There has recently that risk breaking, burnbeen widespread conIn a New Zealand ing or piercing the skin cern around sub-standto be licensed, although ard practices in nail bars first, commercial traditional and nonthroughout the country, sunbed businesses in commercial ta moko on as well as the on-going the Auckland region or under the authority of use of sunbeds despite must to be licensed a marae will be exempt. the risks. Early engageMervyn Chetty, Auckment with the industry and comply with a land Council Manager about these issues has new code of practice Environmental Health meant the council’s new which includes says the display of a regulations have gained Health Protection Lithe support of both restricting the cence provides an aspractitioners and public treatment to those surance that a business health advocates.

18 years and over. meets health regulations.

In a New Zealand first, “The new bylaw encommercial sunbed courages best practice businesses in the Auckacross a range of commercial services, land region must be licensed and comsuch as tattooing, body piercing, hair ply with a new code of practice which removal, indoor tanning and nail ser- includes restricting the treatment to vices. those 18 years and over.

“A code of practice also sets miniThe Cancer Society of Auckland conmum standards that must be complied gratulated the council on taking the

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Residents urged to act as proposed new zone changes usage rights Continued from Page 1.

Franklin Local Board members Jill Naysmith says the Board initially looked at requesting a change for a small amount of properties near Victoria Avenue.

Somehow, that request ended up in the Auckland Council submission as a change to every Large Lot property in Waiuku.

This has potential major ramifications for property owners, as the zonal change means Lots can now be subdivided - and one landowner we spoke to said this meant her lifestyle block could be subdivided into areas ‘no less than 600m2’.

She asked whether rates would increase due to the land values increasing because of possible subdivision, and was told by the council staff member that this would be ‘an unintended side-effect’.

Originally she was told that if she wanted to continue to graze cattle on the property she would need to apply for an existing use certificate, which comes at a cost of $750. However, later telephone calls to council suggest that at this stage there is no need to apply for the certificate, but if the plan becomes operative in its current format, then a certificate would need to be obtained.

Jill Naysmith says this goes against her understanding

of what she has been told by Council to date, adding that she believes a zonal change should not mean property owners are required to immediately obtain any certification for existing use.

However, the Colombo Road landowner says her understanding from Council staff is different.

“If we do not apply for the certificate, or are unable to prove existing use rights, this is probably when we would need to obtain resource consent in order to graze our live-stock,” she says.

“There are many people in Waiuku who will have received a similar letter to ours. I just hope they are looking into this before it is too late to file an objection.”

The proposal raises significant issues for those people who have purchased properties in some of the larger rural residential subdivisions around the Waiuku area.

While, for some people, the opportunity to subdivide will be welcomed, others who have purchased highvalue rural lifestyle properties may not like the idea of their neighbours subdividing into more intensive housing.

The new zone changes also come with a number of other requirements - including that 40% of the property is landscaped, and 10% of that area is planted with shrubs!

Areas marked with the above colour are those proposed to change from Large Lot to Single House Zone in the Auckland Council submission to the Unitary Plan.

Local Board Member Jill Naysmith strongly suggests that if you have received a letter from Auckland Council advising of changes to your property, that you get in touch with the council or your Local Board representative and ensure you have enough time to submit to the Unitary Plan prior to July 22.

The Post Editor says: We were notified of this situation on Tuesday of last week.

By Tuesday evening, we had determined the extent of the proposed changes and sent

Waiuku Lions celebrate successful year The Waiuku Lions Club held its Change of Officers night on Saturday evening at the Lions Den on Massey Park, Waiuku, announcing around $6,000 in grants to local individuals and groups.

The Change of Officers were inducted by Vice District Governor Richard Simmons of Remuera, and all officers of the club for the new year were called up and officially given their roles.

Richard likened each person’s role within the club as part of a kauri tree - the tree itself growing strong, like the club, and providing nurture to those beneath its branches. After a meal prepared by a St Andrew Centre group, who are raising funds for a charitable trip to Nepal, club president Barry Gibbon reflected on the past year and paid tribute to former president Marian Thomas, who was overseas.

Barry then announced the grants, the first of which went to Strathallan student Benjamin Christy, who has been given the opportunity to travel to Australia and the Pacific Islands with a United Nations Pacific Project.

Glenn Knight received a grant on behalf of the Waiuku Family Support Centre,

and paid tribute to the incredible generosity of the Waiuku community.

For the Waiuku Foodbank, Billie Knight collected a grant, and she noted the increasing need for food parcels within the local area.

Local Guides heading away to a European jambo-

ree were also supported with funds from Lions, and Graeme Muir of Waiuku Scouts received a grant which will be put towards promoting next year’s 100 Years of Scouting in Waiuku.

The Waiuku Museum Project was also supported financially, Helen Danes thanking the Lions not only for their donation, but also for their support in the construction of the new heritage barn at the site.

A final presentation, of a bouquet of flowers to the staff of the Waiuku Library for their help with running the Lions Mobility Service was to be made, but with Library staff unavailable, president Barry said he would drop them off.

His end of year address detailed the success of many of the Lions projects, including the Sand to Mud fun run, their firewood projects, dinners and Christmas events for people home alone, a Pink Ribbon Day, and many other events.

Over $30,000 was distributed to local causes through the year, including to the Awhitu Fire Force, and to assist young people to attend YMCA camps around the region.

an email to Auckland Council asking for clarification on that evening, noting we were expecting to meet with residents on Friday.

By Friday, we had received no answers, but were told to expect some on Monday.

We emailed again on Monday and noted we were meeting with a Local Board representative shortly after midday - we were told someone would be in contact.

On Monday afternoon we were told some answers would be with us shortly, and that a senior media

adviser would be in touch soon. As this edition went to press at 7pm last night, we had still not received any clarification to our questions from Council.

Frankly, if we as a newspaper struggle to get answers to a few questions about Council after waiting four full working days, we have to wonder how the average ratepayer must feel.

Under Franklin District Council, four HOURS was about average to get clarity on an issue, never mind four days.

The Unitary Plan, its changes, and its apparent sloppiness in the way aspects of it have been put together, is a major issue for our readers.

We are incredibly disappointed that we could not get a response for our readers, and ratepayers, from Auckland Council.

You deserve better.

It is to be hoped our elected representatives take note of this issue, and Council’s inept communication to its ratepayers, and take steps to improve it.

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By Diane Breen Registered Naturopath DipHom NZCH (Intern) and Medical Herbalist

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Money for Tuakau, Onewhero in plan Waikato District Council last week formally adopted its Annual Plan. The Annual Plan sets out what the Council hopes to achieve for the Waikato district in 2014/2015. It outlines key projects and includes a 1.89 per cent general rate increase.

Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson said the Council had agreed on a robust plan which met the needs of the community.

“We’ve taken a good look across all areas of the business and have worked hard to keep the general rate increase to 1.89 per cent while still maintaining the level of service our community expects.”

Key decisions made by the Council include the adoption of a bilingual signage policy for new instruction and information signs.

Over $40,000 of additional grants and donations were announced, going to: Glen Afton/Pukemiro Society Incorporated, Matangi Community Committee, Puketaha School Raglan Community Radio, Raglan Mountain Bike Club, Tamahere Reserve restoration planting, Taupiri Rugby Club, Te Kauwhata cenotaph, Tuakau Centennial Park lights, Tuakau Museum, Turangawaewae Rugby League Sports and Cultural Club and Woodlands.

There will also be new footpaths to address health and safety concerns, improved facilities at the Onewhero Domain and training for rural fire brigades.

$100 million project for Pukekohe Ryman Healthcare is planning to build a new $100 million retirement village in Pukekohe. It has bought a 6.58 hectare site on Valley Rd and is working on plans to build a village which it hopes will be opened in 2015.

The village will include two and three-bedroom independent townhouses, apartments and an aged care centre. The aged care centre will include rest home care, specialist dementia care as well as hospital-level care.

The resort-style amenities will include a gym, a bowling green, a hairdressing salon, a chapel, a movie theatre, a bar and an indoor swimming pool.

Simon Challies, Managing Director of Ryman Healthcare, said the company picked Pukekohe as the site of its newest village because it believed there was an acute shortage of amenities in the Franklin region for retirees.

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Council savings not seen in dog fees

Supposed savings on merging local bodies under the Auckland Super City appear to have had little impact on dog registration fees, with Auckland Council’s standard dog ownership charge now 40% higher than Waikato District Council.

Auckland Council’s standard fee is $134 this year, while the WDC lists their general owner charge as $96. Auckland is the same price for owners with a Responsible Dog Owner Licence, and slightly cheaper for working or farm dogs.

The council says the 87,000 dog owners of Auckland have until the end of July to register more than 100,000 dogs.

Auckland Council’s Animal Man-

agement Manager Tracey Moore says dog registration is required by law to ensure councils have the information they need to help find wandering, lost or stolen dogs.

“The most important reason for registering your dog is so if it goes missing or wanders off it is easier for us to reunite you. It also helps us keep track of dogs that have changed owners or districts,” she says.

Fees collected from dog registrations will fund approximately 60 per cent of Auckland Council’s animal management services for 2014/15.

Animal management provides a wide range of services across the community including three council animal shel-

ters which care for approximately 9000 stray or lost dogs each year, most of which are reunited with their owners or are adopted out. Animal management staff across the region work to ensure the public is protected from nuisance animals and provide education on dog safety and advice through publications and school visits.

Auckland Council also runs a responsible dog owner licence scheme, where certified owners receive discounted rates on their registration to reward those owners who go that extra mile looking after their dog.

This year dogs will be issued with a green tag to wear on their collar once the registration is complete.

Auckland Transport Measles outbreak spending slammed spreads wider

The Taxpayers’ Union is condemning Auckland Transport and NZTA’s spendup on the electric trains advertising campaign, after documents obtained by the Union show it cost taxpayers and ratepayers $356,000.

The Union says the documents show that one of the primary objectives of the television and billboard campaign in April was to ‘increase positive perceptions towards Auckland Transport’.

Executive Director, Jordan Williams says that taxpayers should not be doling out money for Auckland Transport’s PR spin.

“It’s outrageous that ratepayer money is being spent

to try and tell ratepayers how they ought to think.”

Mr Williams says that this latest blunder by Auckland Transport, which comes after news of Auckland Transport’s $100,000 staff shuttles, shows that the organisation needs a serious wake-up call.

“Auckland Transport says their vision is to deliver ‘transport choices to get you where you want, when you want.’

Instead of throwing money at advertising, Auckland Transport would have a better reputation if it stopped running the private shuttle between offices and started following its own advice to use public transport.”

Check enrolment to vote If you haven’t received an enrolment update pack by now, you’re not enrolled to vote for this year’s general election.

Enrolment update packs were sent last week to the three million New Zealanders who are enrolled to vote.

“Everyone who is correctly enrolled should have received an update pack in the mail by now,” says Murray Wicks, National Manager, Enrolment Services. “This information ensures they can vote in the general election on 20 September.”

“Many people do not receive their packs because they’ve moved house and not updated their enrolment details. If their pack gets returned to us then we have to remove these people from the electoral roll,” says Mr Wicks.

The Electoral Commission, and its Registrars of Electors around the country, are making a plea to those who didn’t receive an enrolment update pack to enrol now.

People can enrol or update their details online at www. elections.org.nz. Forms are also available at Post Shops.

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As of Friday there were five Waikato schools with confirmed cases of measles, and a total of 84 people confirmed with the disease in Hamilton. Of the 84, only four had been immunised with two doses of the MMR vaccine.

While the spread is still largely associated with Fraser High School; Hamilton Boys’ High School, Frankton Primary School, Nga Taiatea Wharekura and Raglan Area School also have confirmed cases.

“The schools have all been informed and are taking the necessary action to prevent further transmission within the schools,” said Waikato District Health Board medical officer of health Dr Anita Bell.

Waikato DHB’s Population Health service had confirmed 84 measles cases in Hamilton in recent weeks. Twenty-one of these cases are household contacts of confirmed cases and had already been placed in quarantine before they were unwell.

Six cases have been hospitalised but are now well.

Of the 84 cases, only four have been immunised with two documented doses of the measles, mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine and four cases have received one documented dose of MMR. Population Health is investigating about another 15 suspected cases from throughout the city.

“It’s important that with the spread outside of the Fraser High School community, that people make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms of measles and to check their child’s immunity status,” said Waikato DHB medical officer of health Dr Anita Bell.

“Information has been circulated regarding the increase in cases to all schools, early child care centres and general practice.”

People who are regarded as not immune to measles are: • People younger than 45 years old (born after 01 January 1969) who have not had two doses of the measles-mumpsrubella (MMR) vaccine or have not had a laboratory confirmed positive measles result • Children over four years old who have not received their second dose of MMR • Infants under the age of 15 months who have not received their first routine dose of MMR vaccine. They are susceptible and rely on everyone else to be immune so that measles does not spread to them.

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Epic rowers hoping to avoid cyclones money for Charlotte to attend Camp No Limits, a special camp for amputees and their families held in the United States each year.

People can donate to the cause at www. givealittle.co.nz/cause/RowingforCharlotte. Tara and Angela have battled bad weather for the past four weeks. After only recently having their first sunset, they were then plunged into grey skies again.

The lack of sun caused their solar equipment to run out of power and for a time couldn’t desalinate any water, heat food or use their radio.

Now it’s clear again and they have just enjoyed their first clear and starry night but storms are on the horizon.

“There are two storms out here, but it looks like we’re going to squeeze between them,” Tara says.

The trade winds are already helping their rowing by pushing them 60 to 70 miles a day. Visit www.tararemington. weebly.com for more information on Tara and her Pacific Row 2014.

Marleen’s recently sold properties 17 Kathleen Reece Place 33 Brookesmith Drive 74 Racecourse Road 22 Kathleen Reece Place 112B Colombo Road 23 Meachen Terrace 3 Annieston Place 47 Kingseat Rd – Patumahoe

Special moment for local lads at Gallipoli As hundreds of people were attending Anzac services in Waiuku and Pukekohe, half a world away thousands of Kiwis and Aussies were waking up to participate in a dawn service at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli. Among the gathering was a couple of locals; Grant Melville from Pukekohe and Sam McIlmoyle from Waiuku, (pictured left).

Sam and Grant were two of the lucky few that got to shake hands and exchange a few words with Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae.

Sam’s grandfather Jack Lawrence was recently in the even-

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ing news being photographed to record New Zealand returned service personnel for New Zealand archives. Jack had an uncle, Tom Lawrence who served at Gallipoli and although wounded, survived the war and returned to New Zealand. Tom, with Jack’s father John, purchased a farm at Bombay. Sadly, like so many others, Tom was never quite the same again.

Says Sam of Gallipoli: “The 99th Anniversary was an amazing and emotional experience and one I will never forget.”

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After 40 days and 40 nights Waiuku’s Tara Remington is now half-way through her row across the Pacific Ocean. Now all she has to do is avoid two cyclones hovering on either side of her path to Hawaii.

The University of Auckland academic is rowing across the Pacific Ocean from Long Beach Los Angeles to Waikiki in Hawaii with American Paralympian Angela Madsen in their vessel the Spirit of Orlando.

Tara has called this stage of the journey ‘no man’s land’. “We’re as far away from anyone and anything as we can be in the whole trip.”

They have not seen any ships for a few days and even wildlife sightings are few and far between.

The 4000 km odyssey is to raise money for New Zealand girl Charlotte CleverleyBisman. Charlotte lost her arms and legs to meningitis as a baby in 2004. Now a ten-year-old, she needs on-going assistance with prosthetic limbs as she grows.

Tara’s row will also help raise enough

Facility Partnership Fund – now open If you have a community facility and it needs developing, this fund might be able to help.

Auckland Council’s facility partnership fund provides financial support to not-for-profit organisations undertaking asset development work, or a feasibility study for a facility.

Developments with a total project value of $50,000 ($30,000 in the north) or more, are able to seek support from this fund. See our website for detailed funding information for your local board area.

The purpose of the funding is to assist with the development of accessible multi-use community facilities with an emphasis on maximum use, increased community participation and to support community groups to obtain funds from other funding organisations.

For application information, phone 09 301 0101, visit our website or email facilityfunding@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Applications close at 5pm on 15 August 2014.

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Here are some tips to help you in your search: 1) Find out as much as you can about any potential practitioner, including education, training, licensing, and certifications. The credentials required for complementary health practitioners vary tremendously from discipline to discipline.

2) Find out whether the practitioner is willing to work together with your conventional health care providers. For safe, coordinated care, it’s important for all of the professionals involved in your health to communicate and cooperate.

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3) Explain all of your health conditions to the practitioner, and find out about the practitioner’s training and experience in working with people who have your conditions. Choose a practitioner who understands how to work with people with your specific needs, even if general well-being is your goal. And, remember that health conditions can affect the safety of complementary approaches; for example, if you have glaucoma, some yoga poses may not be safe for you.

4) Don’t assume that your health insurance will cover the practitioner’s services. Contact your health insurance provider and ask. Insurance plans differ greatly in what complementary health approaches they cover, and even if they cover a particular approach, restrictions may apply.

5) Tell all your health care providers about all complementary approaches you use and about all practitioners who are treating you. Keeping your health care providers fully informed helps you to stay in control and effectively manage your health.

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TASTE THE VICTORY OF A Adults look for the SMOKE-FREE FUTURE signs of a sore throat

Kids tell your parents or an adult if you have a sore throat

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• PRACTICE NEWS

We welcomed a new registrar earlier in June, Dr Muhammed Javaid will be with us until early December.

Dr Rebecca Higgins has also joined us for a three month House Officer placement.

• BREAST SCREENING The Breast Screen bus will be at Waiuku Health Centre for two weeks from the 30th of June.

• Reminder: FREE SORE THROAT SERVICE is available at Waiuku Health Centre for 4-19year olds for the prevention of Rheumatic Fever.

Rheumatic Fever is a serious illness that is preventable. It mainly occurs in children aged between 5-19 years of age after a Group A Streptococcal sore throat.

Acute rheumatic fever causes inflammation that affects the heart, joints, skin and brain. The heart can have long-term damage. Maori and Pacific Island people have a higher risk of Rheumatic Fever. It can be prevented with early assessment and throat swab, followed by treatment with antibiotics if required.

The Practice Nurses at Waiuku Health Centre are trained to assess and treat your child’s sore throat.

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We care about the well-being of your whole being Far too many of us only think about taking care of our health after all the other daily chores are done. Even if we know that the early diagnosis of many health problems can lead to quick and successful treatments, it is all too tempting to put off a visit to the doctor for fear of hearing bad news or having to discuss intimate details. But an annual checkup does not have to be an unpleasant experience. With a bit of preparation, it is possible to have a rewarding doctor-patient relationship that is based on solid information and self-knowledge.

First of all, listen to your body. That is the best way to know when it’s time to see your health care professional.

How often you schedule a consultation with your doctor depends on your state of health, age, and gender.

Talk to him or her about how often you should have checkups.

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Eyes Adults aged 20 to 39 years old should undergo an eye examination every two to three years. For people aged 40 to 64 years old, every two years is recommended, and those 65 and older should have their eyes examined on an annual basis.

Visits to the dentist for a dental exam and cleaning are recommended for every six months, but dentists could modify the frequency of these visits. When women become pregnant they should inform their dentist and pay particular attention to their oral health.

Heart An electrocardiogram (ECG) could be recommended if you are suffering from arrhythmia, chest pains, or palpitations.

This test checks for problems by measuring the heart’s electrical activity.

Breasts A mammogram (an X-ray of the breast tissue) is the most efficient method of detecting breast cancer. It is recommended that women aged between 50 and 69 years of age have a mammogram every two years.

The advantage of having regular mammograms for women in other age groups is uncertain.

Chest The doctor will use a stethoscope to listen to your heart and lungs. He or she will ensure that your heart rate is normal.

Ears Anyone who is suspected of suffering hearing loss or an ear problem will be referred to an audiologist for an evaluation. Hearing loss can be caused by aging, genes, ear infections, ear disease, or exposure to high noise levels.

Bones Osteoporosis is detected by means of a bone density test or DEXA scan; the technology used is called quantitative computed tomography.

Who should undergo this test? Everyone over 65; those aged between 50 and 64 who are at risk of fractures; and those younger than 50 who suffer from a disease related to bone loss or who have low bone density.

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Vaccinations Some childhood vaccinations, such as tetanus, do not provide life-long protection. Adults require repeat doses in order to maintain their immunity. Seasonal flu shots should be administered every year to those at risk.

Abdomen Among other things, the doctor should check for hypertrophy of the spleen and liver.

Intestines Consult your doctor if you have unusual symptoms, abdominal pain, suffer from constipation or diarrhea, or if you have unexpectedly lost weight. Several tests could be recommended.

Blood Ideally, blood pressure should be checked once a year.

You can ask your doctor for a complete blood evaluation, which involves an analysis of a blood sample to evaluate the number and quality of red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets. Lastly, keep in mind that it is your age, health, and family history of cardiovascular disease that determine how often you should have your blood cholesterol levels checked.

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Around the traps - the week in pictures

Clockwise from above left: Mooi Hair and Brian James Contracting do battle at Waiuku Netball, Waipipi and Waiuku Primary School students show it’s just as competitive at Future Ferns level, a lighthearted moment at the Lions Change of Officers Night. Below students from Pukekohe North School and Pukekohe Intermediate with the Prime Minister after they sang for him on Thursday. Left: Prime Minister John Key shares a laugh with 94-year-old Ann Watt.

Bottom: Action from the Waiuku Soccer match against North Force on Saturday, Waiuku winning 2-1.

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Top-four still up for grabs With the exception of one game, it was a tight affair for the Counties Power Club Rugby Premier grade this weekend as teams chase a spot in the semi finals.

As expected the Counties Power Game of the Week was a tough encounter with Waiuku beating table toppers Karaka 23-17. It is only the second time that Karaka has lost this season and again it was to Waiuku, who sit in fourth place on the table.

Karaka have not beaten Waiuku at home for six years and could have been forgiven for thinking this was their time when they started off with a hiss and a roar and 17 point advantage with a high energy and action first half.

Their points were scored by tries to Desma Liaina and Siulongoua Fotofili and two conversions and a penalty

by Kieron Rollinson.

Waiuku’s only points in the first half was a penalty to Sam Cole which made the score 17-3 at the break.

However this really was a

game of two halves.

Again for the second week in a row, the Waiuku forwards fired up in the second spell and delivered or contributed to the four tries scored.

Flanker Ronald Raaymakers was in dominant form, scoring his fifth try in four weeks. Tries also went to winger turn first five-eighth Armyn Sanders, hooker Kalolo Otutaha and flanker Conall Bromwich.

The PGG Wrightson Player of the Day was Karaka’s hooker Sione Anga’aelangi who broke tackles, made a number of yards and was a constant threat with the ball in hand. Next week Waiuku face Patumahoe who will loose Kane Hancy to Counties for the Shield matches and Waiuku are expected to lose a few more, so it will be another good game to watch.

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personal back. They were a much stronger side with the return of their internationals and at one point had nearly a 30 point lead but Onewhero fought back to get points on the board.

One positive for Onewhero is that centre Filipe Pau remains the top try scorer on the PGG Wrightson leaderboard after crossing the chalk twice. Nathan Sunde also scored for the visitors with Nathan Langsford slotting three conversions and a penalty. \For the host, their try-fest came from Cody Martin who scored a hat-trick and Ray Laulala, Junior Taufua, Savelio Ropati, and Karl Ropati who all dotted down. Ray Laulala added to the tally with four conversions and two penalties.

Pukekohe Mitre 10 Mega had a tight match with Bombay Gough Cat who held on to take the 24-20 victory and keep Pukekohe just out of the top four and move Bombay up second spot on the table.

It was a free flowing game that could have gone either way with an even match across the park but Bombay, as they have done this season, made more of the opportunities than their opposition and getting the crucial points on the board.

Manurewa picked up their first win in round two by edging out Patumahoe Hotel 29-27. There was nothing in this match; both sides scored four tries but it was the kicking that made the difference.

Manurewa scored first with a try to halfback Mark Talaese, but at one stage Patumahoe were up 27-10 thanks to tries to winger Vaha Fili and Jason Bird. In a nail biting finish Brendon Bell scored four minutes into injury time which Ahsee Tuala converted to win the match.

Waiuku soccer on track for promotion Waiuku AFC’s Premiers battled a howling gale and slippery conditions to defeat north Auckland side North Force at Waiuku’s Massey Park on Saturday. The 2-1 victory (halftime 1-1), with goals from Jamie McGookin and Luke Chapman and means Waiuku leapfrog North Force into third place alone in the standings and are now well in contention for promotion.

One more promotion place than usual will be up for grabs in Divisions One and Two this year, meaning the jostling for places will be even more intense with an increased number of teams in the running to improve their status.

The current format of 10 teams competing in the Premier League and 12 fighting it out in divisions one and two respectively is set to change for the 2015 season. The Premier League will be expanded to 12 teams to ensure an equal split among the divisions, resulting in an improved chance of promotion for those in the other two leagues.

Previously, two teams each were relegated from the Premier League and Division One, with the two top-placed teams in the division below moving up to replace them. But an extra spot will be on offer this term with one team dropping down from each division and three making the step up.

Rugby’s Reserves battle bog at Karaka Waiuku Rugby’s Premier Reserve players could have been forgiven for thinking they had been relegated to the mudflats of the Manukau rather than the socalled rich turf of Karaka, when they were consigned to play their top of the table clash on the worst field in the complex.

They had to battle atrocious conditions of mud and ground water, and those at the bottom of rucks wished they had bought their scuba gear.

Waiuku made a promising start before the conditions degenerated into farcical, with strong forward pick and goes, resulting in a try to half back Sam Walter (unconverted).

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For the rest of the half, Waiuku and Karaka traded penalties, scrums and territory gains with no reward either way.

Then just before halftime, Waiuku made an incomprehensible decision to not take a close penalty kick at goal and went for a scrum instead. With no traction, they lost their footing and the scrum so went into the break only 5-0 up.

Karaka took good advantage of the freshening wind and appeared a different team, making yardage every time they got the ball.

After a kick through they scored a runaway try under

the posts (converted) to take the lead for the first time.

Not long after, Waiuku lost captain Jeffrey Kerr with a dislocated elbow and then Karaka made another strong run for the line to score a fine try (converted) to take their lead to 14-5.

Waiuku finally woke up and a flurry of penalties in their favour, culminating in a yellow card for Karaka, saw them take a penalty to come within six points.

While they were pressing strongly on the line for some time before the final whistle, they came up short and had to be content with just the bonus point.

Under-21s go close at Bombay The Waiuku Under 21 rugby side played Bombay on Saturday, hoping to do a lot better than the game they played against Manurewa the weekend before, and came of-soclose to a win.

Waiuku didn’t get the start they wanted, Bombay getting seven points in as many minutes. More pressure from Bombay and they scored again. Waiuku came back with two tries to Tom Read. The first a great Number Eight’s try, running 20 metres from the base of the scrum to score next to the posts.

His second, after a few phases, saw him crashing over outside the first five eigth. Both tries were converted by Jack Hardie to take the score at the half to 14-12 to Waiuku.

In the second half Bombay had the wind at their backs and scored first. Jack Hardie replied with a try, dodging his way over the line, then converting. Bombay got another seven points before Waiuku’s forwards pushed Matty Rice over the line from a maul for a try. Jack Hardie scored next - a brilliant individual try running over half the field.

Bombay scored again and got a penalty in the last few minutes to secure a tense win 34-31. The Waiuku Under 21s play their last game next Saturday at Karaka.

Player of the day was awarded to Jack Hardie, while the Players Player of the Day went to Matty Rice and the RAYD person of the week was named as Jared Parker.

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FOR RENT Double bedroom, rural surroundings. Walking distance to Waiuku. Separate bathroom, shower, toilet and kitchenette. Grazing available for 1-2 horses.

Ph. 021 234 5321.

FOR SALE 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.

Classifieds

FOR SALE

LAWNMOWING

HOLDEN Rodeo ute - S/ Cab. 2004, 3l diesel.

Genuine 1 owner. 44 000 kms ex con. 5-S Manual.

Towbar. $15 000 o.n.o.

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR 4010. 2002. Diesel 4DD. 1 owner 400 hours. HydroTrans. Ex con 1 owner.

Incl Sabre 1200 mower. $13 000 o.n.o. Ph: 09 239 2470.

GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gardening, garden clearance, hedges. clean, tidy and reliable. Call Brett 021 0211 7777/ 09 232 1276.

FREE REMOVAL - Any old scrap metal incl. old batteries, expired gas bottles, old cars, lawn mowers, etc.

Ph Martin: 021 128 5953 or 238 3005.

Free drop off depot for all your unwanted computers, whiteware, etc. Recycle All Your Stuff Ltd. Unit 1 Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Road, Waiuku.

Free pick up in Waiuku.

Ph: 235 5769.

GARDENING ROSEMARY and Bay leaf- I will prune your Rosemary Bush or Bay Tree for you, in return for the produce. Ph. Jeanette 09 235 2884.

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

Phone Steff: 235 7149.

HOMEKILL Specialising in Lamb $55 each. Hogget $70 each & Beef $1.30 per kg, plus slaughtering $90 - all prices inclusive. Ph: Mike 0800 843 863.

Waiuku Village Butchery

HOMEKILL SERVICE

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

LOST Lost in big storm - Large white m Joel Maddock ale duck. Answers to ‘Dilly’. If you have sighted him, Pls phone 235 0804 Te Toro.

Mrs Dilly misses him.

Massage Massage and sugar paste hair removal - brow shape/lash & brow tint.

Ph: Moka (Natural Treatment) 235 0464 or 021 166 9674.

PAINTING CARLOS Magic Jobs prep work, paint, paper, waterblasting, roof repairs, painting and property maintenance. Professional job done. Free Quotes.

Ph: 027 237 3821 a/h 09 235 2665.

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.

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.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Early Bird

BEEF, SHEEP PIGS, Bacon etc

Reminder

NZFSA Registered

JR X Factor Talent Quest (Under 19 yrs)

Ph 09 235 8369 LAUNDROMAT Open 7 days. Drop off service and self service.

Detergents incl. Sports clothing, commercial, wash, dry and fold.

Laundry 4 U. Between Video Ezy & Pizza Hut, across parking lot from ED St Rest. Ph: 09 239 2964.

LAWNMOWING TOPCUT LAWNMOWING - reliable, clean, tidy job experienced operator. Ph Fred 09 235 5280, 021 902 552.

August 17th

Waiuku Cossie Club Vocal, Instrumental, Dance. More info to follow. Watch this space!

SERVICES FREEVIEW - Digital Set Up UHF & Satellite. Ph Dave 236 3519 or Ph/Txt: 021 2777006. Patumahoe.

Deceased Estate House clearances and cleaning. Ph. 027 277 5026 for free quote.

Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.

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To be placed Tuesday July 1 FOR SALE

To be placed Tuesday June 24 AGM

SITUATIONS VACANT

Bloke’s AGM 3rd July 7.30pm Shed Election of officers Sale changes Saturday July 5 Rule

Bloke’s Shed Sale Saturday July 5

Awhitu Social Club Inc

Senior Stylist - Part time, required for Pukekohe Salon. Hours negotiable for the right person. Ph. Christine on 238 7589 OR 238 4539 (A/Hours)

SEAMSTRESS Experience essential for this part time position which involves interesting and varied work in a Pukekohe clothing alterations business.

Excellent Fishing gear Clothes dryer K A R I A O T A H I working conditions intools a Builders’ Dehumidifier bright and friendly environKariaotahi Surf for Lifevans Saving Club Inc. Shower cubicle with Roof racks ment. Good personal presentation tray and being Lounge suite able to communicate Laziboy doors To be held at thechairs club rooms, Kariotahi Beach. clearly are Internal paramount.

Ph. (new) 238 4796 / Gib 021 1110 Wall oven & hobRoad, Waiuku lifter789 End of Karioitahi

Featuring 1962 American Classic Car

Featuring 1962 American Classic Car Fishing gear Builder’s tools Shower cubicle with tray Internal doors (new) Gib lifter Power tools - all types Gang nails & plates Joist hangers Bolts, nails, brackets Wooden Kauri balastrades, Tile cutters Ramset guns

AGM - 1pm on Sunday the 13th July

Power tools - all

types TO LEASE

Gang nails & plates

OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku hangers Business Joist Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Downstairs Bolts, nails, from $90 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671brackets 960.

Wooden Kauri

OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku balastrades, Business Park, 23 Kitchener Tile Rd. cutters Upstairs from $110 Ramset + gst p/wk.

Ph guns Sam: 021 671 960.

& rangehood All Welcome.

Wood turner’s chisels and BIRTHS bowl saver (new) Chainsaw & Waterblaster ( just serviced) Scaffolding Historic tools

Maddock

Joel & Tammy welcomed their beautiful daughter, MacKenzie Dale into the world on the 25 June 2014 Too much to list in Sydney Australia. Special WAREHOUSE SPACE love to the happy parents Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Small, Med See next week’s Post from Great Grandparents & Lge. Easy access. Ph Tommy and Mona, Sam: 021 671 960. for time and place Grandparents Doug and Dale, and Debbie, Aunt WORKSHOPCash SPACE - only - Deposits accepted sales Nicole, Uncle Daniel.

Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Easy Congratulations to all from access. Ph Sam: 021 671 the Voigt family and the 960.

Douglas family.

TUITION Drumming Lessons Full set up in Waiuku, no need to have a kit.

Beginners to intermediate, theory, rhythm and grooves. Ph: Paul on 021 145 4478.

Senior couple on waiting list for Pensioner housing, temporarily living in campervan seek semi permanent parking area near Waiuku. Power and water required. Ph. 0274 952 323.

WANTED TO BUY Good quality used furniture, collectibles, bric a brac, also house lots.

Ph.027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.

Window Cleaning Residential and commercial.

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

PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN DRIVEWAY

Cash sales only - Deposits accepted

public notices

GARLANDS Flowers & Gifts Beautiful Flowers lovingly made to your personal requirements.

Sunday@ St Andrews July 6, 2.00pm

SouthCity Soundz Women singing a cappella Entry $5 includes afternoon tea

St Andrews Centre 85 Queen St, Waiuku

Call in & see us!

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

Too much to list 8 Harbourcrest Drive, Waiuku 8.30am start NOT BEFORE

FLOWERS

PRIVATE Music Tuition Ph: 0274 772 030 or 09 296 1693.

2/31 Bowen St, Waiuku

Phone 235 0643 or 021 998897

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NEW hemmed mats from $5 * Table and 8 chairs $250 * Queen Bed frame and mattress $375 * Set of 3 barstools leather & chrome $145 * 2x Wooden dining chairs $90 * Blue lounge suite 3x1x1 $175 * Spa pool with lid $150 * We sell new furniture Lounge, Bedroom, Living, Dining & extra.

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Why not plan and record your funeral wishes The My Life, My Funeral Kit will make it easy for you. Phone for your copy now 235 8380 Anytime

Contact us: 09 235 7835

CARAVANS

LAWNMOWING

Counties Caravan Rentals

LAWNMOWING & GARDENING

Caravan Hire

• Accommodation needs • Portable ensuites • Ideal extra bedroom

Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen

235 3500

CLEANING

Open Monday to Friday • 8.30am - 5.30pm Sat • 9am - 2pm and Sun • 10am - 2pm

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

• FREE QUOTES •

238 7701

LAWNMOWING

ANY SIZE LAWN FRANKLIN WIDE

Hedges, Tree Work, Rubbish Removal, Rotary Slashing, Schools, Industrial sites & section clean ups RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL * Free Quotes * WINZ Quotes

SITUATIONS VACANT

238 7701

Kris Butcher M: 027 247 0084 • A/H: 235 0666

Mechanical Tradesperson

CONCRETE

PAINTing

Come and join a team of enthusiastic mechanics working in a spacious new workshop! We are seeking an experienced and motivated tradesperson with a friendly and practical approach with sound technical knowledge. You must be confident in all aspects of COF inspections and repair of medium to heavy trucks and trailers. The successful applicant should hold the following attributes: • Trade Qualified or time served • Class 1 Drivers Licence preferred • Be able to work unsupervised • Good verbal and written communication skills • Able to meet all Health and Safety requirements, including D&A testing • Team member • Positive attitude This is a full-time permanent position. We offer a great friendly environment and a competitive remuneration package for the right person. Applications close Friday 11 July 2014. Please email your covering letter and CV to pjmltd@vodafone.co.nz or post to The Office Manager, PO Box 303, Waiuku 2341

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

Len Gore

Painter Decorator Residential & Commercial

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

FLOOR SANDING

PAINTing

FLOOR SANDING SERVICES

PAINTING ROOFS & EXTERIOR

New & Old Floors

Textured Ceilings - SPECIALISED COATINGS

Phone Roger

Hard wearing coatings for most surfaces.

Terraces, Garage floors, Block walls etc. Epoxy coatings - Airless Spraying, Roofs Painted

0274 986 798

09 235 8364

Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412

GLASS

PLastering

E ngā mana, ē ngā reo, ē ngā karangatanga maha, nei rā te mihi mahana ki a koutou.

E rapu ana mātou Te Kura Tuatahi o Tuakau I tētehi kaiāwhina e ngākau nui ana ki ngā tamariki ā, me te mahi ngatahi ki nga kaiako hoki, he matatau ki te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, me mātau hoki te kaitono ki ngā kawa ki ngā tikanga ō Waikato/Tainui.

Applicants for the above position must have fluency in te reo Māori and a sound knowledge of Tainuitanga. If you have had experience working with tamariki and enjoy working in a team, send your CV, letter of application and 2 referees contact details to office@tuakaupr.school.nz or bring it to the Tuakau Primary School office, 2 School Road, Tuakau.

Applications close Friday 25 July

WANTED

Waiuku Colony Cat Rescue

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

Thank you for your support

Your local company for all glass repairs and supplies

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING 0800 482 532 027 476 1306

PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING Registered Plumbers

STORAGE

STORE IT ALL All Sizes

021 293 6250

Hosking Place, Waiuku

LAND SURVEYORS

6 COURT STREET WAIUKU (Opposite Police Station)

14 Hall Street, Pukekohe Ph 09 Fax 09 238 2448

Mobile free 0800 226 884 235 2572

PLUMBING

GLASS

auto glass Windscreen Repairs & Replacement

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

PH 238 5055 0800 10 35 35

Supply and Installation of Woodburners

REPAIRS: Kent, Yunca, Metro, Natures Flame, Osburn, Masport, Firenzo, Logaire - plus other brands.

SUPPLIERS OF: Fire Bricks, Fire parts, Pellets Hearths, Flues.

Buckingham Industries | Ph: 235 3900 441 Glenbrook - Waiuku Rd, Glenbrook

238 6369

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

Emergency Services 24/7 TV & VIDEO REPAIRS We’re #1 in the No.2 Business Servicing all aspects of Plumbing and Gas Fitting

09 2352553 021762553 www.topnotchplumbing.co.nz

PUMPS

Wa i u k u

Electronics

Authorised Panasonic Service • TVs & Antennas• Video and Hi Fi Stereo • Registered & Licensed Servicemen

Phone 235 7059 Water TANKS

HEATING

Servicing

SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS

Madsen Lawrie Consultants

NIGEL KNOTT Owner

(A second position due to roll growth)

SEPTIC TANKS

SURVEYING

all about

VACANCY – KAIAWHINA – TUAKAU PRIMARY SCHOOL

SEPTIC TANKS

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

Mobile 021 533 585

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

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

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

Franklin Water Ltd

Water Tank Cleaning Pumps and Filters

0800 826 525

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Cnr of Edinburgh & Tobin Streets Pukekohe • Phone 09 237 0710 • www.ebbett.co.nz

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For Sale

Osborne’s Open Home: Sun 12.15 – 12.45pm 9 Keven Road

WAIAU PA

WAIAU PA

CLARKS BEACH

CLARKS BEACH

Country Subdivision - $385,000 - $420,000

Bach or abode - $399,000

Spacious 3 Brm - $469,000

Private family home - $489,000

Exceptional sections, all north facing with seaviews. Central to Waiau Pa Village, surrounded by rolling farmland, prestigious homes and only a 5 min drive to Clarks Beach.

Beachside site, one brm abode + another area with built in bunks. Near-new kitchen, dining, bathroom. Indoor/ outdoor flow to lge nth-facing deck & built in seats. Fish bench & outdoor shower. Bach or permanent, you decide.

By the beach. Big kitchen, open plan & high stud dining/ lounge, int gge access, 3 dble rooms, bathrm with sep bath & shower, indoor/outdoor flow to wrap-a-round deck.

The home has 3 bedrooms, upstairs has a great view of the Manukau Harbour with beach access only metres away. Combined kitchen/dining/ family room & separate step down lounge. Private & beautiful garden & spa area.

Kim-Maree: 0274 919 205 Michele: 0274 863 738

ID: osbf718

CLARKS BEACH

Kim-Maree: 0274 919 205

NEW LISTING

ID: osbc199

Kim-Maree: 0274 919 205 Michele: 0274 863 738

CLARKS BEACH

ID: osbc223

Michele: 0274 863 738

CLARKS BEACH

ID: osbc204

KARAKA WEST

Beachside cottage - $535,000

Spacious home - $679,000

Character Home - $595,000

Peaceful country living - $645,000

2 bedroom cottage with clawfoot bath and round windows set in the bush. Separate kitchen with open plan dining & lounge, fantastic sea views with beach access & north facing for all day sun.

Fantastic 4 brm, 2 lounges, 2 bathrms, lovely kitchen, indoor/outdoor flow, north facing deck. Int dble garaging, boat gge, immac grounds + garden. 3 brms upstairs, 1 down, + self-contained area d/stairs with own entrance.

994m2 flat & private section. 3 brm, study area, workshop. Lge sunny lounge & ensuite. Indoor/outdoor flow to wrap-a-round decks. Dble internal gge, plenty of boat/caravan parking. Outlook over golf club in quiet cul-de sac.

Immaculate, spacious 2 brm home plus sleepout with its own wc and hand basin. The home is modern & has great indoor/outdoor flow. North-facing 1.3 acre block with garaging, garden shed and down a quiet country lane.

Kim-Maree: 0274 919 205

Kim-Maree: 0274 919 205

Kim-Maree: 0274 919 205

Michele: 0274 863 738

ID: osbc213

ID: osbc228

ID: osbc220

ID: osbf717

Open Home: Sun 11.00 – 11.30am 1398 Glenbrook-Waiuku Rd

CLARKS BEACH

GLENBROOK

An open canvas in Glenbrook - $649,000 Family needed. Live in the country without all the work farm life involves. Drive down the long driveway to this low maintenance Brick and Weather-side home, wooden interior, family friendly. Built in 1990s, this 3 double bedroom Initial home has character with all wooden interior. From the wide inviting entrance you walk into the large family living areas with cathedral ceilings. Inviting spaces have been created with furniture to suit your lifestyle. Morning coffee area where you can read the paper, Great size north facing kitchen with plenty of cupboards overlooking paddocks. Dining area, that can accommodate the family gatherings, walk through to the lounge a slider opens onto the deck looking over the flat back lawn to the tranquil native bush on the property. This property is just under 2 acres (8222m2) of land.

Loads of potential, it’s an open canvas.

Christine Montagna: 0272 745 893

ID: osbp289

CLARKS BEACH

Prestigious Torkar Road - $675,000

6.7 acre do-up - $675,000 + GST

3 brms, 2 lounges, 2 bathrooms & options for more brms.

Great indoor/outdoor flow with north-facing deck & stunning views. Woodshed, dble garage, workshop & garden shed. Set on easy care section across from the beach.

Need a project? We got it! Privacy, tranquillity & surrounded by nature. 3 brm relocated bungalow with woodburner & wetback. Shedding with 3 Phase power. Down a country lane but close to shops and decile 9 school.

Kim-Maree: 0274 919 205

Kim-Maree: 0274 919 205

ID: osbp289

ID: osbf716

Open Home: Sun 1.45 - 2.15pm Lot 1 / 29 Seagrove Rd

CLARKS BEACH

WAIU PA

Location, views & 2 homes - $795,000

Brand New 4 Brm Exec Home - $945,000

Renovated open-plan 3 brm home. Sunroom & amazing harbour views. 2 bath, 3-car garaging, workshop, storeroom. All renovated, just fabulous. Separate 2 brm dwelling with own gge + carport. Currently both tenanted.

Construction completed on beautiful family home in the new Seagrove Landing Subdivision. 4 brm, theatre room, designer kitchen with scullery. Open plan dining/living/ kitchen opens to lovely outdoor area and fireplace.

Kim-Maree: 0274 919 205

Michele: 0274 863 738

ID: osbc710

ID: osbc135

WAIUKU

Exclusive Classic Living - $PBN

KARAKA WEST

Exclusive ultra modern 4 double bedroom home, in an exclusive area close to the township. Large formal living area and dining with cathedral ceilings plus all the mod cons of luxury. The two sided gas fire separates the formal living to the family and kitchen. The heart of the home is a chef’s delight. Designer light and airey white kitchen with black granite benches is large and functional. Bi-fold doors open from the family room to the outdoors overlooking the pool area. All living areas can be accessed from outside for that indoor, outdoor flow. Master is private upstairs away from the rest of the home with a large ensuite, balcony and extra tucked away space for the gym/ storage tucked away from this elegant room. 3 double bedrooms down stairs with the second bathroom, large laundry and walk in linen cupboard. Entertainers dream the outside area has the designer swimming pool, spa, fireplace, TV area and room to cater for any function. When garaging or storage is an issue look no further. There is room for 8 cars in garaging. All this is on a 3108m2 section. An absolute must in up market properties.Call me today to view

Christine Montagna: 0272 745 893

osbornerealty.co.nz

ID: osbc201

Quiet Country Lane, 2 Homes - $1,375,000 This is just a piece of paradise! Bordering the estuary this 15+ acre block has so much on offer. A beautifully renovated 3 bedroom home with spacious master bedroom and study, ensuite and walk in wardrobe, high stud ceiling with cosy wood burner, separate laundry, fabulous kitchen and great indoor/outdoor flow to wrap around decks with a stunning outdoor fireplace. Another 2 bedroom home awaits you, perfect for the extended family or returning children with its own garage. If you need more room there is also a self contained sleep out. There is a great barn for all the farm toys. This is situated down a quiet country lane and handy to decile 9 school, bus to private Strathallan School and shops.

Kim-Maree Osborne: 0274 919 205 Michele Mathieson: 0274 863 738

Osborne Realty Ltd Licenced REAA 2008

09 235 7139

ID: osbf718

11 Bowen Street, Waiuku

For Sale

Osborne’s

CLARKS BEACH

CLARKS BEACH

CLARKS BEACH

CLARKS BEACH

Waterfront - $849,000

Beachfront hideaway - $850,000

Serene family home - $955,000

Subdividable beachfront? - $995,000

North facing harbour views & easy care grounds.

Conservatory for year round entertaining. Granite benchtops. 3 brms, ensuite, walk-in-robe and spa bath.

Great garaging & pedestrian beach access.

Amazing harbour views & Pohutakawa. Upstairs 2-3 rooms, mod kitchen, open plan dining/lounge, bathrm.

Open plan d/stairs with bathrm & plumbing to add more kitchenette facilities, Double gge & off street parking.

Set on over ½ an acre, & built to take advantage of sun.

4 dble brms, ensuite & wir. Sep lounge, + sunken lounge with indoor outdoor flow to entertaining areas. Fullly fenced section, security gates. Complete with mod cons.

1224m2 section, subdivision application in. 4 brm home + office, int garaging & w/shop. Stunning views. N-facing deck, sep kitchen & laundry, new bathrm, gas hot water, 2 heat pumps. Pool, 2 chalets, poolhouse with 3 showers.

Maureen: 0276 305 603

Kim-Maree: 0274 919 205

Michele: 0274 863 738

Kim-Maree: 0274 919 205

ID: osbc181

ID: osbc215

ID: osbc208

ID: osbc224

KARAKA WEST

A private oasis - $1,495,000 Neg.

WAIAU PA

This is real living! A magnificent 5-6 bedroom home with options galore and plenty of shedding for boats and cars, set on 2+ acres of flat private land. The flow of the home has been well thought out and from the minute you walk thru the impressive cantilevered front door be prepared to be excited! The home offers a gourmet kitchen with 2 ovens, stonex bench tops and all the mod cons including scullery. A family room flows to a fabulous outdoor area with an open fire place and plenty of room for the outdoor furniture and a great place for kids to express themselves. A formal dining room and separate lounge offers spaces for all forms of entertaining. The rumpus room or second lounge features 3 adjoining bedrooms and the designer bathrooms give the feel of a hotel getaway. If you need a space for extended family, guests or a nanny there is a perfect room with ensuite. The master bedroom is spacious with it’s own balcony and dressing room with designer ensuite. There is also amazing storage and another room upstairs for either another bedroom or office. This home is of solid construction, with 4 car garaging including internal boat garage with extra high stud. Room for all the toys for both young and old.

Property to light your fire - $1,690,000

Kim-Maree Osborne: 0274 919 205 Michele Mathieson: 0274 863 738

Kim-Maree Osborne : 0274 919 205 Michele Mathieson: 0274 863 738

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Its hard to find the perfect property, but we think we have! From the 5 bedroom home that demands attention with a stunning schist fireplace in the spacious lounge, to the gourmet kitchen that allows top class entertaining. Large master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite, study, extra high stud ceilings, roomy dining and family rooms. 5 car garaging to boot and if you have extended family a two bedroom separate dwelling awaits you. The amazing entertaining area is just fabulous with infinity pool and changing rooms. All this, set on 6 park like acres and only 15 minutes from the motorway. The list goes on and on….we love it and we are sure you will too!

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Put your investment in the hands of our rental experts With over 18 years in property management, Osborne Realty has a strong and dedicated Rental Department. We offer a first class property management service that will take care of all the requirements of your rental property at very competitive rates.

Osborne’s We can also arrange maintenance as and when required. We use highly skilled local contractors in order to keep the cost of maintenance and repairs as low as possible for landlords.

Our friendly and highly motivated team deliver an excellent service while ensuring that all applicants are thoroughly screened before being offered accommodation.

Landlords with multiple properties will be offered discounted management fees.

We also offer a casual letting service and can take the stress out of client vetting and placement for landlords. This is evident by the repeat business landlords offer us for both casual and fully managed properties.

We have an extensive portfolio of managed properties covering Waiuku, Clarks Beach, Glenbrook, Patumahoe through to the Awhitu Peninsula. These properties range from brand new executive and waterfront homes, rural properties to residential family homes and units.

Caroline and Phoebe are conversant in all aspects of the rental industry, and are continually expanding the business through a mixture of sound business systems and development of strong relationships with landlords and tenants alike.

For landlords we offer a fully managed service covering all aspects of the requirements of rental properties - from initial client vetting through to placement, account administration and regular inspections.

If you are considering renting your investment property, give us a call today to discuss your letting and management options.

We will help you make the right choice to suit your needs.

osbornerealty.co.nz

Osborne Realty Ltd Licenced REAA 2008

With over 18 years in property management, and now managing an extensive portfolio of local properties, Osborne’s is the right choice to manage your investment.

Give our rental specialists Phoebe and Caroline a call on 235 7124 and let us show you why our landlords love our service.

09 235 7139

11 Bowen Street, Waiuku