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Local artist in print A Waiuku man who is among NZ’s finest artist had his book launch last week.

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Karaka halfback Desma Liaina dives over for the opening try in his team’s Premier rugby semi-final against Waiuku on Saturday. Waiuku were the only team to beat Karaka this season, twice, but couldn’t match the pace and power of the home team in the crucial match. It was a double blow for Waiuku on Saturday, as their highly-fancied Reserves side lost to a highly-motivated Bombay earlier in the day in their own semi. Match reports inside this week.

4000km, two months at sea, but she’s made it!

Waiuku’s Tara Remington has finally achieved her goal of successfully completing the 4000km row across the Pacific Ocean from Los Angeles to Waikiki - and she celebrated with pizza!

“I am with my family and I am on land,” she said excitedly from Hawaii yesterday morning.

Tara’s odyssey is to raise money for New Zealand girl Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman. Charlotte lost her arms and legs to meningitis as a baby in 2004. Now a tenyear-old, she needs on-going assistance with prosthetic limbs as she grows.

Her arrival in Waikiki was

hampered by bad weather. Family and friends sailed out onboard the boat Scuba Queen at about 1pm on Sunday afternoon New Zealand time to find the pair passing the volcanic cone of Diamond Head, located on the South-east Coast of O’ahu at the end of Waikiki. A giant pod of dolphins joined the rowers as they cruised into the Waikiki Harbour.

But high winds brought on by the arrival of a tropical storm delayed their arrival by several hours and they finally arrived at around 7pm Sunday 20 July New Zealand time or 9pm Saturday

evening in Hawaii.

The weather delay was frustrating for the pair who could see their family and friends from on board the boat.

But finally there were emotional reunions on shore with her wife Rebecca, and children Jade and Seth.

“It’s so nice to have my family here; both Jade and Seth look taller. I feel like I just stepped off The Tardis because it’s just so surreal to go for two months to sea and then suddenly there’s all these people and family and media.”

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Tara finally got around to fulfilling her dream to have a cold drink of orange flavoured Crush and a cheese pizza.

“I am a plain cheese kind of girl, it was just brilliant.”

The pizza was a special treat as she had been living off two minute noodles for the last 15 days of the row after her precious supply of macaroni cheese ran out.

She will now spend the next 10 days in Hawaii relaxing with her family and eating more of her favourite food to gain the estimated 20kg she thinks she has lost in the row.

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It’s ironic that in the same week as we hear Auckland’s Mayor saying we have to look at ways to make savings, that he announces he’s giving away $7000 to encourage people to come up with ways to spend ratepayer money.

Auckland’s under 25 film-makers have been offered a share of $7000 prize money through Auckland Council’s youth video challenge, asking them “What should Auckland spend money on to become the world’s most liveable city?”

At the same time, we have the Local Board suggesting we may need to cut back on funding for sports parks, as they allocate between $5000 and $7000 towards installing No Smoking signs at those very same parks. And this, despite the fact that the council has acknowledged that those signs are not actually able to be enforced.

Here’s an idea - why doesn’t the council, or even the Local Board, ask for ideas on how to SAVE money, and instead of giving a cash prize, deduct the savings made from your rates.

So if you come up with a way to save council $3000, that’s your rates bill sorted for the year.

The problem for Auckland Council is it deals in budgets of millions, so $5,000, $10,000 or even $50,000 seems relatively minor.

It’s not minor to Franklin’s, and Auckland’s, ratepayers though, who, given the opportunity to work through some of the projects to which the region’s rates are allocated, may have different views to those of council staff.

Last week, council staff were in Waiuku installing metal plugs outside local businesses to mark the distance from the wall they are allowed seating outside their shops. Two staff, a vehicle, travel costs etc, to show how far a metre is.

Really? Now there’s a project that’s probably using up a dozen household’s rates alone.

Bin that one. See how easy it could be?

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Franklin residents need to stand together With regards the letter by Chris Baber ‘rates boycott proposed over council overspending’: It would be good to have the Franklin residents stand together regarding this matter. A Super City was formed to suck the money from the Franklin area to support the Auckland short fall in fund-

I was very pleased to read your article “Ideas wanted on how to spend $50,000” in the July 15 edition of The Post, that a new playground is to be developed in Hamilton Estate.

It’s also wonderful that local children have an opportunity to draw their ideas, but I hope consideration will be also be given to making a safe place for toddlers to play.

Our family moved to Waiuku a year ago, and have found the playgrounds near where we live generally unsuitable for children under three: the slides are inaccessible, the climbing equipment is too hard - or too easy for

In response to Aussie Wayne’s question; ‘Why is it that employers don’t have the courtesy or inclination to inform job interviewees whether they have a job or not?’

The answer, in my experience, is the lack of a basic rule of business entitled; ‘Always return the call.’

The lack of this rule is a common complaint and begs the question as to why so many businesses fail at this otherwise simple task?

I believe it’s all about a lack of standards within a business structure and a lack of commitment by employers and owners to demand that those standards are upheld. It is guaranteed that somewhere in their business system it will always cost them money.

I agree. It is so amateurish, frustrating and even belittling.

But it also sends a very clear message that they don’t care, which begs the question; did you really want to work for a business which

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Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.

–Albert Einstein

has such a disregard for their potential workforce?

A story from an ex-neighbour of mine: After 25 years as a senior human resources executive, (the hire and fire man), of a major kiwi corporation, to his utter amazement he was given the push.

“I’ll look around for a year then get a job, no problem,” he said. Eighteen months later I met him and asked where he was working.

“It’s so hard to get a job,” he said, “and noone bothers to contact you to let you know if you’ve got it or not, let along why not.”

And that’s how he experienced exactly the lack of standards he had dished out for others for so long. He moved to Aussie. To all of those in the same situation as Aussie Wayne, I say don’t give up the search. There are some well-run businesses out there, you just have to find them.

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tots to fall off - and the playgrounds are too close to busy roads or carparks.

Auckland Council informed me when I rang them last December that they would do a safety check of the Kevan Lawrence Park playground and that work on developing the Sandspit Road playground was due to begin in January 2014, but nothing has happened on either front as far as I can see.

I hope that the new Hamilton Estate playground will be an enjoyable and safe place for a wide age group of children to play.

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terials are limited, the longer a project is delayed the more expensive it becomes.

It would be good to hear from people who have insight regarding process and are familiar with the process to follow to achieve a positive outcome.

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ing and deprive Franklin of the growth it deserves.

A couple of weeks ago a front page read “Derailed’ wanting to stop progress with the rail system to Franklin, this does not personally affect me as I work in Pukekohe.

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you can have your say on the draft Community Grants FillPolicy. the grid so that everyThe row policy and every will guide the 3x3allocation square contains of council fundthe 1 to 9 and organisaing digits to groups tions involved in the delivery of projects, activities and Solution No.1351 services that benefit Auck3 5 2 6 4 1 7 8 9 landers.

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and heritage, events, and sports and recreation.

Councillor George Wood, chair of the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee, says the new policy will make it easier for local boards to support community initiatives that align with local priorities.

“We are seeking your feedback to help us ensure

the community grants programme is simpler, fairer and more accessible to applicants,” he says.

Once the policy is adopted, the new programme will replace all existing community funding schemes.

Have your say on the Community Grants Policy before 5pm on Monday 11 August. See the council website for more details.

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Creating Plan meeting draws big crowd critters Close to 40 youngsters from throughout the Franklin and wider district enjoyed eating bugs during the past school holidays, but they were critters of a far tastier kind than one might expect.

During both the April and July holidays, members of the Franklin Cake Decorating Club hosted a one-day course showing the students how to create edible art.

There were six different activities on the day, with participants making spiderweb biscuits, caterpillars, ladybirds, buzzy bees and spider pop cakes.

Pictured top left are Emilie Long and her nana, Lyliann Te Kani; top right, Marisa Reed with her ladybird; left, Serenity Thompson and Caitlyn Wood hard at work on their butterflies, and bottom left, Tremayne Robertson and Corey Gardiner with their finished creations.

A meeting at the Waiuku Community Hall to clarify zoning issues over proposed changes in the Auckland Unitary Plan didn’t get off to a great start, as the main presenter was late, two of his staff seemed to get lost on the way, and the meeting concluded with the wrong information given to concerned locals.

The complexity of the Plan, and the difficulties experienced by locals in working out how to submit to it, were illustrated by the meeting, when locals were told to submit to ‘Point 890’ - a submission point which actually refers to a submission relating to a Helensville property.

However, senior council staff were able to answer some of the questions of most concern, stating that existing use rights will be fully protected under any zoning changes.

For example, a property zoned ‘Large Lot’, which changes to ‘Singe House Zone’ will still be able to graze cattle or sheep, providing that the activity is one which has been lawful and has been in operation before the plan change.

In response to the issue that locals had been told they would need to pay for a certificate to prove existing use, they were told this was ‘optional’, a statement which drew derisive laughter.

Local Board chair Andy Baker led the meeting, which

at times threatened to boil over into acrimony, but which ultimately was completed in relative good humour.

While many at the meeting stated they had purchased their properties to have a rural lifestyle, and did not want to see their neighbours subdividing, there were those who felt subdivision was appropriate. Being able to subdivide a 2,500m2 section to create a property for children was raised, although issues regarding whether the proposed zone was suitable in terms of infrastructure was also a concern.

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further area of land near Waiuku College, although outside the scope of the meeting, were also raised, with advocates suggesting supporting the ‘Waiuku Collective’ would offer a better alternative than rezoning rural residential land.

Andy Baker made the point that the Local Board had received a number of requests for subdivision to be enabled closer to the township, rather than spreading into the farmland, and suggested it was inevitable that these areas be zoned for more denser housing in the future. Submissions close on the plan today(Tuesday).

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Toxic theft at Pokeno Some 25 kilograms of Sodium Selenate, a highly toxic chemical was stolen last week from commercial premises in Pokeno. Police are highly concerned as the chemical can be lethal if handled incorrectly.

It’s believed that the chemical was targeted because the thieves were under the false impression it could be used to manufacture methamphetamine. Anyone who comes in contact with the chemical could find themselves in grave danger and

By John Mackle Sunday saw the unveiling and re-dedication by whanau of an historic grave at Mauku’s St Brides Church.

The grave was that of Edward Hill, (1833-1896), Elizabeth Stevens Hill, (18381895), and their son Anthony Nicol Norreys Hill, (1879).

The service was conducted

by St Brides’ three ministers.

It marked the completion of a restoration project that took family members almost eight months to achieve.

One of their tasks involved the removal of a massive 120-year-old camellia tree which threatened to destroy the grave.

At the unveiling, family members Natalie Blair and Tom Brownlee spoke of the remarkable life story of the Hills and the effort that went into the grave’s restoration.

Some 70-plus descendents were present for the ceremony.

They heard how their great-great grandparents Henry and Isabella Hill left a comfortable life in London.

Their home was next door to where famous Victorian author Charles Dickens lived.

It was also near the Inns of Court, where Henry practiced law.

In 1852, the Hills, including eight of their original 12 children, packed up and left on the sailing ship ‘Cashmere,’ arriving in New Zea-

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At the re-dedication of the grave of Edward Hill, Elizabeth Stevens Hill and Anthony Nicol Norreys Hill were, left to right, Reverend Sally Matheson, Reverend Judith Hull, Natalie Blair and Tom Brownlee, (both descendents of the Hills), Reverend Dr Jacky Sewell and Reverend David McSorley. land after an eight-month voyage in May, 1853.

They settled in Howick and Henry resumed his legal career, and was admitted to the New Zealand Supreme Court.

Two years after arriving here, they were joined by Henry’s son, Edward Hill. He arrived here on the ‘Duke of Portland’, having given up a fellowship at Oxford University for a job as a clerk!

Also on board the ship were Bishop and Mrs Selwyn. A web of historical connections has been woven with St Brides, from Edward’s and Selwyn’s first

meeting on board the ship.

In 1858 Edward married Elizabeth, thus starting a line that now covers seven generations.

Elizabeth was of Maori descent, a fact treasured by her descendants to this day, as it makes them part of the Ngati Whanaunga iwi.

Edward Hill rose to become Chief Clerk of the New Zealand Government Audit office and Chief Examiner of Native Affairs.

In 1880, Edward and Elizabeth bought land in Gun Club Road, Patumahoe, attending St Brides until their deaths. It was most fitting

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that the unveiling of the memorial (Te Hura Kohatu), was conducted both in Te Reo and English by the Ministers of St Brides, given the heritage of the family, and the fact that it was the start of Maori language week.

Ma te Atua koe a manaki; E tiaki i nga wa katoa; E noho i roto i te aroha o te Atua, Ko te aroha hoki te mea nui.

May God watch over us and guard us always and may the love of God be with us, for the greatest thing of all is love.

Planting day at Mauku Volunteers are sought to help with a tree planting day this Sunday organised by Whakaupoko Landcare in Mauku.

The planting will be at 1pm on July 27, at the stream behind St Brides Church, on Findlay Road, Mauku.

“Grab your gumboots, long sleeves and trousers, and bring a spade to join us for a fun couple of hours planting native plants. Refreshments will be provided afterwards,” said one of the organisers.

Anyone with any queries about the event can contact Fiona on 09 235 8301 or email fiona@steelmagnolia. co.nz

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“We are particularly worried as there are lots of children out and about at the moment,” says Inspector Mick Woods of Pukekohe Police.

“We’re appealing to whoever is responsible for the theft to please put it somewhere secure and call us.

Contact can be made anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Lost and found Waiuku Police are holding the following items, found in: May: LG Cellphone, (Riverside Drive), Sum of money, (Bowen Street), Child’s blue bike, (Kitchener Road).

June: Aluminium ladder, (Waiuku - Pukekohe Road), Child’s green polar jacket, (Massey Park).

July: Khaki backpack with some fishing gear, Karioitahi Beach.

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I would like to nominate Lee Lochore of Tuakau for a WOW Award.

Three weeks ago I rang Lee for advice about a badly injuried Tui hopping around my garden. He could not fly and in the winter weather I knew he would soon die of the cold, or hunger, or both. Lee instantly said to catch him but beware of his razor sharp claws and bring him over to her home a.k.a. the Tuakau Bird Rescue. I really thought that the poor bird would probably die however I took him over just in case there was hope.

I would like toand nominate Niki from Fulton Swim School for the wow We arrived Lee was so welcoming and reasurring award.

Niki is an instructor withall thelooked school and mainlyand and her present patients so teaches contented children to no 4 orqualms 5 years. He takesleaving so much time and well fedfrom thatbabies I had about the poor care to get the out of allof hisdays children, children in turn bird with her.best A couple agoand shethe rang to say he love being withhopping his classes. about, He knows and recognises was aliveinvolved and well, singing but heall the children who have beendue taught swim at their to Patumahoe would never fly again toto the injuries his wing. pool, and in said turn, all greet as they go“happily past his lanes.

He That wasthey, O.K. Lee, heNiki could live ever has taught all the my grand aged 3 to 7resident to swim. The seven after” with otherdaughters two permanent Tuis at yearplace. old is in an advanced class now and the three year old has just her a higher class with children older than she. My five year Imoved thinktoLee deserves a WOW Award for her tireless Bird old has moved back into a class with Niki and she is responding Rescue work. What an amazing person! well to his fun way of teaching. I believe this is largely because Niki - Antonia Craig

Waiuku artist celebrated in print Sunday 13th of July saw the launch of a highly anticipated, and many have argued, somewhat overdue, book on the life and art work of renowned Waiuku resident and sculptor Fred Graham. The event, hosted by Auckland Art Gallery, was a joyous celebratory occasion that felt like a warm family gathering, perfectly capturing the admiration, love and high regard in which this humble artist is held by all those who know him.

The book entitled ‘Fred Graham - Creator of Forms, Te Tohunga Auaha’ is written by Maria de Jong and sets out to document the career of Fred Graham (Ngati Koroki Kahukura) that has spanned many decades and include some of New Zealand’s most significant and substantial public art works.

Beautiful photographs by Geoff Dale fill the book and bring to life the pages in vibrant clarity.

Throughout the book, readers can clearly follow the development of ideas and concepts in the artist’s body of work and the journey that he has been on.

It serves as an inspiration-

al account on how an artist’s cultural identity shape and inform their work and how much can be achieved by gifted individuals with a strong desire to communicate and express their ideas through visual art.

It is also particularly strong in illustrating how Graham has drawn on traditional Maori practices to create contemporary works that transcend cultural boundaries to communicate in powerful and meaningful ways to people from all backgrounds, whilst remaining loyal to his Maori perspective and beliefs.

Graham’s output in work is certainly staggering- for example, there are a huge number of public art works that most people will be very familiar with, without possibly even realising it was created by a local artist.

The Dark Hawk, entitled Kaitiaki, which is perched on the hill of the Auckland Domain, seemingly ready to sweep over the cricket oval, comes to mind as a work that people instantly know and find very striking.

There are plenty more highly recognisable works

Fun, funds for netball

Waiuku College Gold Netball team held a fund raising quiz night at the Waiuku Golf Club on Sunday, raising funds for a trip to the North Island championships. The event was a huge success, with over 20 teams doing battle for the title of champion, an award finally collected by Team Daddy Cool, above.

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Fred Graham at the launch last Sunday. all around the country which have cemented Graham’s place in history and added to his reputation as a sculptor who continues to produce work with consistent vigor, passion and a work ethic that refuses to be blunted by age.

Only very recently a new work commissioned by the friends of the Auckland Botanical Gardens, entitled ‘The Web’, an intricate spider web that draws attention to the delicacy of nature, was unveiled.

This work was completed with the assistance of another Franklin local, Waiuku engineer, Rex Erikson. Together these men have produced some awe-inspiring visions.

One of their collaborations; a steel sculpture situated at the entrance of the Botanical gardens; ‘Manu Torino’; a vortex of skyward spiraling birds, is prominently featured on the cover of the book.

‘I will be really pleased if young artists pick up my book, feel inspired and just get out there and make work too. I wanted to be sure the book would be accessible to anyone’. Graham says.

Even though Graham has only just completed another commission for the entrance of the train station at MIT, he says he has already started on a new work; a series of

makes swimming so much fun for the children as they learn the basics of how to swim.

Photo by Geoff Dale.

wall panels inspired by waterfalls for an exhibition he has planned for next year.

At this rate there will soon be a need for volume two of his book. It just seems incredible.

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, JULY 22, 2014

Grace Part One The other day, someone said that they were saved by “Grace” and I knew that they were not talking about that cute Surf Life Saver’s rescue of them last summer, and that got one thinking. This is just part of a text found in Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:” Grace is simply put as, “Unmerited favour,” something that you get that is not earned or deserved, sort of like winning the lottery and you were only just gifted the winning ticket that morning, well that sort of simply is, just grace.

G R A C E = UNMERITED F A V O U R Now the text tells us that grace is not the saving force, it is faith. Like saying that grace is the rolling body of your car and Faith is the motor, you need both, grace to roll along but powered by faith. But what is faith you ask? Romans 10:17 “So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Matthew 4:4 “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” There are many who profess to be Christians,

while they are living a sinful, immoral life; but their profession will not cover them in the day of God. There is a large class who trample upon God’s law, who break its precepts, and teach others to do the same, terming it a “yoke of bondage;” while with words they exalt Jesus, and talk of being saved by grace. These are the ones who are turning the grace of Christ into lasciviousness.

All such teaching has a tendency to enfeeble the moral tone of the religious world, and accounts for the miserable, heartless, outward form that is taking the place of the genuine piety that God desires in his people. How many come under the condemnation of the words of Christ! “I would that thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.” {RH, July 24, 1888}

The righteousness of Christ is a free gift, be-

stowed without money and without price. Man had nothing he could give for it; for he had no virtue of character that was not the gift of Jesus Christ. He could not claim even the ownership of himself. “Ye are not your own; ye are bought with a price,” even with the precious blood of Christ.

The righteousness of Christ must be accepted as a free gift by us who are all undeserving. No thread of legality is of any value in the salvation of the soul; for we are saved by grace, through the subduing love of Christ, and the heart is made a willing sacrifice. By keeping the love of God in the

heart, the love of the world is kept out, and we become built up in the most holy faith. Christ is the author and finisher of our faith; and when we yield to his hand, we shall steadily grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour. We shall make progress until we reach the full stature of men and women in Christ. {YI, February 17, 1898 }

Faith works by love, and purifies the soul, expelling the love of sin that leads to rebellion against, and transgression of, the law of God. This true love in the heart always leads its possessor into harmony with the commandments of God; for through the agency of the Holy Spirit, the character is transformed, and the mind and will of the human agent are brought into perfect conformity to the divine will, and this is conformity to the divine standard of righteousness. To those who are thus transformed, Christ will say, “Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.” {YI, February 17, 1898 } Those who trust wholly in the righteousness of Christ, looking to Him in living faith, know the Spirit of Christ and are known of Christ. Simple faith enables the believer to reckon himself dead indeed unto sin and alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. We are saved by grace through our faith, and that not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. Should we try to unfold these precious promises to the worldly wise, they would but ridicule us; for “the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned” (1 Corinthians 2:14). {FW 91}

These wonderful quotes give us something to

get our teeth into, as the saying goes. To sum this up into a few words, Grace reaches down to us, our Faith responds and reaches up to grasp the hand of God. Remember God is polite, and will not step in where not wanted or invited. If you do not want his help, then he will honour your wishes, Invite him in and he will come in with fullness or little, based on our willingness.

Therefore a full surrender will bring in the fullness of Heavens Bounties, and God will make the very best out of you, but in the exact format that you would have chosen for yourself if you could see the end from the beginning.

So, Dear reader, choose life, choose Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, get a real vibrant prayer life, feed on his word by diligent reading and study, and that will increase your Faith as well. Then go forth living as a genuine Christian, let us practice living our Eternal Life right here and now.

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Question: What is the link between chocolate and the sixth poorest country in the World? Answer: St Andrews Church, Waiuku.

For 10 years the parish has committed to send $4,000 each year to support a Children’s Home in Nepal. To help reach this total an annual fund raiser is organised.

This year’s fund raiser is a scrumptious chocolate afternoon tea - ‘For the Love of Chocolate’ - which is being held this Sunday, July 27, at the St Andrews Centre.

In 2009 two parish families visited the Nepal Home and were impressed with the standard of care given to the children.

The home also puts great emphasis on the children’s education so that they have every opportunity to do well in the future.

Regular updates are sent to the parish who was thrilled to hear about a recent wedding.

Mamata is the first of the

Home children to get married, (pictured above), and she was a great guide to the Kovati and Wills families when they visited Nepal in 2009.

Links between the Parish and the Nepal Home continue to be strong with five members of the parish planning to visiting the Home in September this year.

All are invited to the ‘For the Love of Chocolate’ afternoon tea this Sunday. There

The New Zealand founded organisation Trade Aid has opened its newest shop at Pukekohe Plaza in Wesley Street. The shop is an example of the way Trade Aid wishes to expand its chain nationally, to help talented people around the world to improve their lives through trade.

For forty years, thousands of kiwis have built up fond memories of browsing in dimly lit Aladdin’s Caves residing in fringe shopping precincts. As one fan put it, “Full of exotic things that smelled like places with huge moons, places with tigers, elephants and giant butterflies”.

In recent years the products, crafted by the artisans that Trade Aid works with, have developed into fash-

ionable home and living pieces, and personal accessories, that frequently appear on the pages of lifestyle magazines.

It is the goal of Trade Aid’s national retail manager Melanie Burke to make these handmade works more accessible to more people, and displayed in a way that respects the amount of work that has gone into handmaking the products.

Ms Burke says that Pukekohe Plaza is a perfect tableau to showcase the beauty of work the artisans are doing. “It is a freshly renovated, well lit plaza with discerning customers, and ample window space where we can proudly exhibit items that can take weeks for an artisan to create”.

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how we’d like to locate and fit our next series of shops” said Ms Burke.

“We’ve designed our new shop-fit so that the products are the stars of the show. A lighter background and improved lighting makes it easier for shoppers to see and browse things that they will probably see nowhere else”.

The Pukekohe shop also stocks Trade Aid’s increasing range of gourmet food ingredients, coffees and chocolate. Trade Aid shops are each governed by a local charitable trust, and Trade Aid is currently seeking Trust board members in the Pukekohe area.

Local poets on show This Saturday July 26, Franklin writers will unite for Pukekohe’s first poetry show in years.

Auckland writers coming to perform at Café Kaos include Lillian Ida Smith award winner Leanne Radojkovich, NZ Society of Authors head Kirsten Warner, folk music star Bernie Griffen, and Pukekohe poet Michael Botur.

The show combines poetry, music and flash fiction.

Members of Franklin Writers Group and South Auckland Writers will perform during open mic. The night is a chance for writers to mix and sell their published work, and experience the intimacy of Café Kaos as a venue for performing arts.

Franklin has a handful of published writers, but they seldom meet, with National Poetry Day being the only annual performance event.

Any writers wanting to perform during the open mic section are encouraged to contact organiser Michael Botur – michaelbotur@ gmail.com.

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, JULY 22, 2014

Local residents still have another few weeks to register for the New Zealand Riding for the Disabled’s 2014 Gingerbread Horse Campaign.

This is the second year of the community-led fundraising campaign, which is based around the idea of locals registering as Gingerbread Horse Bakers, baking and decorating Gingerbread biscuits using items provided in their baking pack.

During the week of 28th July (which is NZRDA Awareness Week), bakers are then asked to sell their tasty biscuits to friends, family, workmates and the general public. Alison Green, President of South Auckland RDA, says that the Group is keen to be involved with a fun ‘with a difference’ campaign such as the Gingerbread Horse.

“We’re hoping that the Franklin community really gets in behind our RDA Group by signing up as Gingerbread Horse Bakers.

We’re really looking forward to seeing the fun and imaginative decorations that people will come up with!”

Registrations for the NZRDA Gingerbread Horse campaign close on August 15 at www.gingerbreadhorse. co.nz

Whitebait meeting

A series of meetings this month to discuss the way forward for the whitebait fishery, baches on the river, and related environmental and safety issues comes to the Waiuku War Memorial Hall on Thursday.

The three community meetings, held last week in Tuakau, Thursday in Waiuku and Friday in Port Waikato, come after the release, earlier this year, of a baseline report on whitebait stands and associated structures in the lower Waikato River between Tuakau and Port Waikato.

The report, compiled

by Waikato Raupatu River Trust and Waikato Regional Council, identified a range

of matters related to whitebait stands and associated baches. The trust and the regional council, along with other agencies, are keen to work with the Port Waikato whitebaiting community on addressing these matters together.

The other agencies include the Huakina Development Trust (representing local hapu), Land Information NZ, the Department of Conservation, the Ministry for Primary Industries and Waikato District Council.

The Waiuku meeting starts at 5.30pm, while the Port Waikato meeting, at the Port Waikato Community Hall, Maunsell Rd, starts at 1pm.

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It was a gala celebration in Waiuku last Wednesday evening for the official opening of the first Mike Pero Real Estate office in Franklin. Local agents Julie Rodgers and Daryl Walker hosted a large crowd of clients, friends and local business people, before a formal ribbon-cutting by the man himself, Christchurch’s Mike Pero. Pero founded a mortgage broking business in 1991 and successfully grew the business, winning a number of awards. In 2011, he established a real estate company under the same brand name and today he is the Managing Director of Mike Pero Real Estate. The Waiuku offices, in their distinctive colour scheme, opened in Queen Street the week before the official opening, and the launch was celebrated in style on Wednesday evening.

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Your item “Better broadband for Awhitu and regionwide” (15th July) looks more like an election-year advert for the National Party in government than an investigation into the state of broadband services.

It requires some clarifications and corrections.

First is that the microwave radio link to the peninsula that is close to being completed, will, I am informed, exclusively serve the new Vodafone cell site.

That cell site is primarily there to provide services to the Huia area but will also provide some coverage on the Awhitu Peninsula.

It will not enable improved DSL broadband services to the Awhitu and Matakawau areas.

That will only come when a second microwave radio link is installed to the Awhitu School and even then, it is not clear that new services will become available to local residents and businesses.

That second link is to be provided as part of Chorus’ ‘community objective’ under the government’s RBI program.

Whilst Chorus are likely

to complete their obligaIn my view, this governtions under the RBI program ment have drawn the line a year ahead of schedule, between their urban (UFB) the timing of a radio link and rural (RBI) broadto Awhitu District School is band programs too low at a marked as ‘TBA’ (to be ad- 25%/75% split of the popuvised) in Chorus’ schedule. lation. It is fair to say that Second is that there are rural people will get broadfew techniband services cal difficulties that are better to overcoming than what they “Yes there are techthe “tyrannies had before. nical issues involved of distance, low But that is a with some locapopulation and self-serving justions on the Awhitu terrain … to protification given Peninsula, but they vide broadband new broadto everyone”. are simply problems band services in Yes there are health, educato be solved if there technical issues was the will to solve tion and enterinvolved with tainment that those problems.” some locations require speeds on the Awhitu greater than Peninsula, but what the RBI they are simply problems presently delivers. to be solved if there was the Third, there are only three will to solve those problems. schools in the Franklin disMinister Amy Adams, in trict waiting for a high speed correspondence to me, has broadband connection. demonstrated that there is These are Awhitu District no will to bring broadband School plus Ararimu and services to rural areas that Orere Schools. According are comparable to those be- to Chorus’ records, TKKM o ing given to urban areas.

Waiuku, Wesley College and Instead, Ms Adams cites Paparimu School already economic reasons for not have fibre available to them. implementing high speed John Allen broadband systems to rural Director - Rural Connect areas. www.ruralconnect.org.nz

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, JULY 22, 2014

Your home and property Franklin’s business rates rise 15% more than the rest of Auckland region Franklin District businesses have been hit with an average 15.1% rates increase under estimates from the Auckland Council, on top of an average increase the previous year of 9.2%. But while the 15.1% this year is average, some businesses can expect increases of over 20%, as Post enquiries showed. The figures are a far cry from the average increase across Auckland business properties of 0.1%.

The Post Newspaper checked a number of Waiuku, Pukekohe, and Patumahoe business addresses through the Auckland Council’s online rates calculator, and in the case of one Manukau Road business, their estimated rates were predicted to rise from $61,600 to $80,360 annually.

Other examples included a King Street, Pukekohe business whose rates are expected to move from $11,502 to almost $14,000, a Patumahoe business with an increase from $2,769 to $3,378, and a Tobin Street, Pukekohe business which will next year be paying over $10,000 - a rise of well over 20% on the previous year.

Auckland Council says July 2014 saw the start of the third year of Auckland Council’s three-year move to a single rating system. This means that, over time, all Auckland properties of similar value and use will be charged a similar amount of rates.

“We have worked hard to reduce the proposed average rates increase to 2.5 per cent, and for the year ahead the Annual Plan included $183 million of efficiency savings to be achieved across council,” Council said,.

“However, we will still be funding significant new regional investments to support the growth of Auckland over the next 30 years, including investments in service improvements: • upgrading local parks, arts and recreational facilities.

• maintaining our assets.

• expanding the city’s infrastructure to support the region’s growth.

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8.9% 3.0% 3.5%

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HIBISCUS AND BAYS -0.3% 3.7% 3.2%

DEVONPORT/TAKAPUNA -0.8% 5.1% 2.4%

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-1.2% 4.0% 2.7%

2.8% 5.0% 4.5%

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-2.0% 6.0% 0.6%

ORAKEI 4.4% 5.9% 5.7% -6.4% -0.4% -1.9%

HENDERSON/MASSEY WAIHEKE

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15.1% 3.3% 5.0%

Council says it has a policy to slowly reduce the rates differential on business properties over a ten-year period. In 2013/2014 business paid value based general rates that are 2.53 times that of a residential property. For 2014/2015 it is reduced to 2.43. This policy will mean that non-business (residential and farm/lifestyle) properties will pay the difference.

When combined with the average rates increase, the result is an average increase of 3.7 per cent for non-business properties and an average increase of 0.1 per cent for business, Auckland Council said.

This information is based on the estimate of impacts undertaken for the draft Annual Plan 2014/2015, using property data from September 2013, and excludes the impact of changed properties and growth since this time. The actual rates change in the final plan may vary.

These are average rates changes only. Changes for individual properties will vary.

Multi-million dollar investment needed in Waiuku Key players in the development of Auckland’s critical infrastructure gathered in the Waiuku Community Hall last Friday, with a message that major developments need to be in the pipeline to cater for growth in the region.

In the meeting, led by Franklin Councillor Bill Cashmore, Watercare chairman David Clarke, and senior staff, discussed the current state of the town’s water and wastewater facilities, as well as taking questions from the audience.

For Waiuku, the key message was that the town’s water treatment plant could cope with anticipated growth for perhaps the next three to five years, but that supplies of water were somewhat more critical.

Current consents at the plant will allow for around another 300 homes in the area, but a drilling programme, ‘with urgency’ is

currently being undertaken to identify new sources of water. That operation is looking to find deeper sources of water to the south of the township, but there are other options for supply, which could include piping water from the Waikato River via Pukekohe.

A new groundwater supply could mean an investment in plant of around $10 million, while a pipeline from Pukekohe would be around $25 million. Adding to the issues with water supply is the fact that water loss in the region is at a very high level - for every 10 litres of water supplied by Watercare, two litres are lost in the system, something the company is investing heavily to rectify.

Watercare noted it had already made significant investments in the region upgrading facilities in Franklin, a point which Councillor Bill Cashmore said showed how important it was to be part of Waiuku

the Auckland Supercity.

Essentially, he said, the millions of dollars required for the current and planned infrastructure improvements would not have been possible under the former council structure.

The meeting also featured discussion on water quality in the Manukau Harbour, improvements to treatment plants throughout the region, and the possible ramifications for landowners if new infra-

structure was developed.

Many rural residential properties are on their own septic systems, and it was asked whether these landowners would be required to connect to a wastewater system if one was established nearby. While there wasn’t a definitive answer on the afternoon, the inference was that this would happen, although it was phrased as the landowners ‘being invited to connect’, which drew some laughs from the crowd.

Farm prices and sales rise Data released yesterday by the Real Estate Institute of NZ shows there were 70 more farm sales for the three months ended June 2014 than for the three months ended June 2013.

Overall, there were 544 farm sales in the three months to end of June 2014, compared to 564 farm sales

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The median price per hectare for all farms sold in the three months to June 2014 was $26,612 compared to $19,716 recorded for three months ended June 2013.

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Set on 2 acres, this property is ideal for sheep, chickens or even calf club. Heated saltwater swimming pool for the warmer days. Lovely indoor/outdoor flow, open plan living with 3 double bedrooms, master has ensuite.

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1. Inspect your tyres.

Tread depth and tyre wear and condition have major effects on your vehicle’s stopping distances, and how well you stay on the road. Tyres do not always wear evenly, so check the whole tread – not just the inside edges. Also, get to know your tyre pressures – it’s often on the inside pillar on the driver’s side door – and check it regularly. Most service stations have free air pumps; if you fill your tyres when you fill your gas tank, both will last longer.

2. Check your fluid levels.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommended oil changes intervals: ignoring this can result in catastrophic engine failure. Also, check your coolant and water levels monthly – this protects modern motors from the huge temperature variations they go through, every trip.

Finally, top up your windscreen washer fluid – and use a proper windscreenspecific additive; dishwashing liquid can corrode the metal parts of your washing mechanism. All of these are

generally covered in a professional service by a good mechanic.

3. Replace your wiper blades.

If you find your windscreen frosts over in the early mornings, keeping an ice scraper in the glove box can be a good idea – and much better for your windscreen than pouring a jug of boiling water on it.

4. Keep your lights bright.

Winter brings fewer daylight hours and earlier nightfall – don’t get caught in the dark. Check all bulbs on your vehicle are working, including your indicators. Also, make sure the laminate in the light housing isn’t cracked, pitted or webbed; this can dramatically diffuse the beams, reducing visibility.

5. Check your brakes.

Does your car stop as well as it should?

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“This EcoBoost engine delivers the healthy output Mustang drivers expect, regardless of the car’s speed,”

said Scott Makowski, EcoBoost powertrain engineering manager. “It delivers where a Mustang driver expects it to – with a broad, flat torque curve and great driveability under any conditions.”

The newest member of Ford’s global EcoBoost engine family, the 2.3-litre continues to take advantage of stateof-the-art technologies including direct fuel injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing and turbocharging to produce big-engine power and torque with improved fuel efficiency.

Fine dodgers nabbed Mishaps at sprint event by new Stop Orders Hunua MP, Dr Paul Hutchison, says taking away people’s ability to drive is proving to be a very effective enforcement tool for overdue fines.

“Since Driver Licence Stop Orders (DLSOs) were introduced in February, 1,452 people have paid their fines at Manukau and Papakura District Courts,” Dr Hutchison said. “Nationally, there were 25,000 fine dodgers ignoring reminder letters to pay their fines. They owed more than $2000 each in fines, for everything from driving an unsafe vehicle, to drunk driving, or failing to stop after an accident.

“Of these 25,000 people, 10,500 have contacted the Ministry of Justice since February to pay their fine, or arrange a payment plan.

“Over four months, $4.6 million has come back to the taxpayer. This is money we wouldn’t have previously collected. It is money the Government can invest back into services for hard-working New Zealanders.

“National’s message is clear – pay what you owe”.

“The campaign around paying your fines and DLSOs has been effective, as people are getting the message and paying up.”

DLSOs can be placed on anyone who fails to pay trafficrelated fines imposed by a Court, Police, or local government authority – or reparations imposed by a Court for traffic-related offences.

Clear weather, and warnings to be careful, didn’t prevent a couple of mishaps on the second round of the Waiuku Dirt Track’s winter sprint series, but a great turnout of drivers saw some hotly-contested racing.

With 25 drivers turning out for this event and racing on roads not used for over 15 years, care was required on the first runs. Racing was very close throughout the day with the final top two places in the King Of The Hill

run coming down to just one second between the competitors; Daniel Mcpike taking the honours over Steve Goodare this time.

The club said it was great to see the return of James Rattrie in the oldest competing club car, the ex-Chip Adams modified. This car was built well over 20 years ago and is still highly competitive today.

The next event is to be held on Sunday, July 27, with racing from 10am.

Warnings over car theft Over 5000 prevention pamphlets were distributed during a monthly one-day operation run by the Counties Manukau Police concentrating on car crime. Disappointingly amongst the thousands of secured cars over 750 vehicles were identified to be either insecure or have valuable items on display, police said.

“We found an array of highly desirable items in plain view in cars such as iPhones, iPads, cameras, GPS units and even handbags. At one location a 3 year old child was found alone in the car with the keys still in the ignition.”

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‘Puss’ Panto ready to launch The Waiuku Theatre Group’s pantomime Puss in Boots is ready to delight audiences early next month in a show described as having something for everyone.

Rehearsals started in May (but were delayed slightly after an arson attack on the entrance to the theatre) and have been going very well.

The show features an experienced cast with a couple of hilarious panto ‘dames’ - Alan Thomson and Ben Dunne. It is a rags to riches tale written by well-known local thespian Glenda Hagenson, and is directed by Louis Newall and choreographed by Jaime Hopkinson.

Three fantastic dancers are playing the ‘Kittenettes’; James Hedley, Danniella Bell and Briar Englebrecht.

The feature role of Puss is very well played by Mikayla Dunne who was

in last year’s pantomime, and Amber Hedley, who played the princess last year has a bit of a change in character as this year’s bad guy - Orrid, the Ogre’s nasty henchman.

“There’s good guys, bad guys, deception, romance, dancing, fighting and a great chase scene - what more does a panto need?” Glenda asked.

Public performance dates are Saturday August 9th at 4 and 7pm, in the Waiuku War Memorial Hall. Ticket prices are: kids and seniors $7, Adults $10, family $25.

Pre-show tickets sales are available by emailing waiukutheatre@gmail. com, but the hall is large so it should be fine to get tickets on the day.

Left: actors at rehearsals; left to right: Mikayla Dunne, Abigail Lupton, Ben Dunne, Jason King, Sian Williams and Majenta Grant.

Trip of a lifetime

Waiuku Rangers Tazmin Foote and Jayden Watts, (pictured above), are part of a group of five Girl Guides heading for the UK at the end of this month, Joining Tazmin and Jayden are Caitlin Hartley, Caitlyn Caines and Ashleigh Cram , as well as three leaders.

After three years of fund raising, they leave on July 29 to attend the Wings 2014 camp in Berkshire, Great Windsor Park. From August 2 to 9 they will be camping with over 2000 guides and scouts from all over the world, making new friends, tackling new challenges and cooking their own meals.

Following the camp, they will be taking in sights such as an overnight stay at Pax Lodge, the international Guide centre in England, before visiting Buckingham palace, the London Eye, seeing the Crown Jewels and Harry Potter World, plus an overnight stay in Paris after a trip on the Eurostar high speed train. The girls return to New Zealand on August 27. They would like to thank their families and friends, Girl Guides Waiuku, Girl Guides NZ, the Lions Club of Waiuku and everyone else who has supported their efforts in their fund raising over the past years.

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A $30,000 bronze sculpture has been sawn off its fixings and stolen from the Auckland Botanic Gardens in a despicable act of vandalism and theft.

Auckland Botanic Gardens Manager Jack Hobbs says thieves appear to have targeted the Gardens overnight on 20-21 July.

“The bolts attaching the bronze sculpture of a longfin eel have been sawn clean through, leaving the mounting plate and the spiral carved base,” he says As they do each exhibition, the Friends purchased this artwork as a gift to the Gardens in November 2013.

“This is sickening,” says Friends’ President Bill Burrill. “This stunning piece belongs in the Gardens and

belongs to the people of Auckland.”

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of this sculpture or its theft, they can contact Manukau Police on 09 261 1300 or the Auckland Botanic Gardens on 09 267 1457.

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Excellent fish at CSFC icebreaker event Smudge says.....

Last month I mentioned that snapper were still around in the harbour but I’m sure many choose to put

their fishing gear away until the days get longer again.

At Counties Sport Fishing Club we hold our annual Ice

Breaker tournament over the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday in July.

The fishing season for sport fishing clubs starts on July 1st and that’s when we all try to get the first and heaviest fish of the season each year.

My son Arron managed some excellent snapper from 3lb up to 17lb, (pictured left), from the harbour and we both caught some great gurnard, (Smudge pictured far left).

Arron’s snapper weighed in at third place against fish from all over the country which proves the potential the harbour has to offer.

Trevally up to 5lb are also showing up and while many regard them as only fit for bait I can assure you they are one of the finest smoked fish you can wrap your lips around.

Just a reminder too that the scallop season does not open until September 1 but when it does they will be a treat worth getting.

Meanwhile the west coast is still rewarding those who get out in the cold with some great snapper and gurnard.

They are being caught by boaties, torpedo and kite fishermen alike, but trying to avoid sharks is the biggest problem.

Our club AGM is on July 30 at 7.30pm at the Waiuku Bowling Club Rooms so we ask all club members to attend as it is the most important meeting of the year.

Those wishing to see what the club is about are also welcome but you can’t vote.

There’s still plenty of great fishing to be had, choose the right weather, dress up warm and give it a shot. Stay safe out there, Smudge.

Rare finds for NIWA’s underwater cameras Trawlers trial prototype NIWA scientists surveying shallow water coastal habitats off the east coast of Northland have found a rich diversity of macroalgal meadows, shellfish beds, sponges, and rare fish species, including a frogfish and possibly a new species of seahorse.

The survey was conducted using a small beam trawl research net with GoPro cameras attached, as well as dropped stationary cameras both with and without bait to attract fish.

Its goal was to discover what types of habitats were present and where they occurred; and what juvenile and small fish were associated with them. The information gathered will ultimately help inform fishery and ecosystem management decisions.

NIWA marine ecologist Dr Meredith Lowe says the resulting information helps to fill in gaps in scientific knowledge about biogenic habitats in particular – “living” habitats created by plants and animals - and their small fish inhabitants, such as juvenile snapper. The survey results are helping to build a national fish-habitat classification and inventory of New Zealand’s coastal and shelf zone.

“Our knowledge of what lives in the coastal zone is scant.

For instance, while we believe estuaries provide critical nurseries for a range of fish species, we cannot prove that until we know their relative contributions compared to possible alternative coastal nursery areas.

During our survey, ‘new’ snapper nurseries and associated habitats were found in Te Rawhiti Strait, Bay of Islands, and in inner Doubtless Bay. We can now combine these data with previously collected estuary data to estimate what the rela-

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tive nursery values are.

“We also know this coastal region is one of the most species diverse nationally, and this work has shown that this rich diversity also extends to seafloor habitat types, and the fish species which live in them. As an additional bonus, a number of new species of red algae were also discovered.”

Video from the cameras revealed some surprises, with a juvenile white shark bumping into the camera bait pot as it swam past, and a group of dolphins talking to each other as they checked out the sampling net down on the seafloor under tow. The seahorse is undergoing scientific identification to assess whether it is a new species. It is about 3 cm long and predominantly brown in colour.

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Prototype technology unveiled by Sealord is being developed to provide skippers with a real-time view of the ocean floor and equipment while fishing, resulting in smart trawling and a reduction in the impacts of fishing on the seabed.

With deep sea fishing that occurs in depths of over 200 metres, fishermen have never before been able to observe the fish, and operated in the dark with guess work as to how they behave when they encounter fishing gear.

“It will be like driving at night with headlights and full visuals at depths of up to 1000m for the first time, versus navigating only on instruments,” explained Sealord Resource Manager, Graham Patchell.

“This is the first step in technology to be more accurate with trawls and work towards having a lighter footprint on the marine environment with less coral and sponges caught in nets.”

Fibre optic cabling, along with the powerful lighting equipment will provide Sealords skippers a real-time view of the trawl gear and the ocean floor and enable them to target fish and move away from underwater features.

The new equipment has been installed on FV Thomas Harrison and will be used during orange roughy biomass surveys in two fishing areas off the West Coast of the North Island.

The company will also get a far greater understanding of how fish behave and the equipment will provide the most efficient and accurate tool for stock assessment. Accurate targeting of species also means the ability to catch quota in a way that saves valuable time and fuel. This equipment has provided some never before seen footage of orange roughy and sharks at depths of more than 1000m.

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Ecstacy and agony as finalists found Soccer still in the hunt The team who have sat on the top of the table all season have made it to the Counties Power Club Rugby Premier final after Karaka beat Waiuku 32-17.

Karaka scored five minutes into the game when halfback Desma Liaina scored which Kieron Rollinson converted.

Waiuku responded much later in the half when they scored the first of their three tries of the match which were scored by Maka Tatafu, Kalolo Otutaha and Jamie Baker. Karaka slotted a penalty with their fullback Sione Molia scoring right on the whistle to make the score 15-5 at half-time.

In the second spell, second five-eighth John Luteru scored for Karaka which again was converted by Rollinson. Waiuku did what they have done in the second half of the season and kept coming back and gain a bit more momentum in the second stanza. Their forwards powered up again and tested the Karaka defence and were rewarded with a try. The host’s

scored next when Karaka’s No 8 Longo Fotofili dotted down in the corner which was converted which Rollinson which he backed up with another penalty.

Waiuku played right to the end scoring with less than ten on the clock which was converted by Luke Graham to end the scoring for the match.

This is the third time Karaka have made the final but they have yet to win a championship so next weekend they have the opportunity to make history when they play a hungry Bombay.

Bombay made the final after beating Patumahoe 3222. The Bombay boys were up for it after hearing their Reserve side had made the finals just before they ran on the field which lifted the side and put the pressure on them to make it a double finals appearance for the boys on the hill.

Bombay started off the scoring with a quick try.

Bombay scored a total of three tries in the first half to Sepuloni Taufa and Toni

Pulu, who crossed the line for two. All were converted

by Ki Anufe.

Patumahoe’s winger Andrew Chawner got his side on the board with his early try which was converted by Riley Hohepa. He also added a penalty to his side’s tally which gave Bombay a 21-10 lead at the break.

In the second half, Bombay slotted a penalty and Patumahoe launched their attack. Unfortunately they made a few errors, one which Bombay Matiaha Martin scored off.

Patumahoe scored two converted tries in the second half. The first try was scored by prop Jason Bird who crossed the line for his 10 try of the season.

Bombay’s Ki Anufe slotted a drop goal as the game was closing out to keep the score board ticking over. Patumahoe’s replacement No 8 Haani Halaeua had the final say in the match when he scored in the last minutes of the game which Riley Hohepa converted.

In the Premier Reserve

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grade the final is exactly the same as the Premier grade final after Karaka racked up 30 unanswered points against Patumahoe and Bombay beat Waiuku 28-21. Drury will challenge Papakura for the Sid Marshall Shield after Drury notched up 45 unanswered points against Weymouth and Papakura beat Te Kauwhata 19-6.

Drury will play Papakura for the Bill Marsh Cup after Te Kauwhata defaulted to Drury Stevenson on Saturday and Papakura beat Weymouth 18-3.

In the U21 grade, Patumahoe will challenge Ardmore Marist for the Massey Cup after Patumahoe beat Pukekohe 31-13 and Ardmore Marist edged past Karaka 2420 in the semi finals.

Patumahoe will play Hauraki North for the Bright Cup in the U19 grade after Patumahoe beat Karaka 48-5 and Hauraki North defeated Pukekohe 29-22.

Waiuku Golf 15/7/14 Tuesday Haggle 1st Lex Wilcox 42, 2nd Robert Anderson 39, 3rd Graham Hira 39. Twos Graham Hira, Lex Wilcox.

16-7-14 Wednesday Ladies Haggle Div One; 1st Margaret James 37, 2nd Jocylyn Paterson 28c/b. Div Two; 1st Elaine Moore 31 c/b, 2nd Yvonne Hunter 31. Nearest Pin Joy James. Twos Joy James.

9 Hole Ladies Div One Least Putts; 1st Gweneth Baird 16, 2nd Ngaire Van Tilburg 18 c/b, 3rd Fae Douglas 18. Div Two; 1st Marjan Slapendel 16, 2nd Noeline Ramsey 19, 3rd Sharon Paterson 20.

17-7-14 Thursday Haggle Div One; 1st Darren Whyte 43, 2nd Neville Keys 41, 3rd Frank McGrath 40, 4th Roy Wright 37. Div Two; 1st Ross Luke 40, 2nd Alan Stichbury 37, 3rd Sid Thornton 36, 4th Amando Pereira 36. Twos; Frank McGrath , Sid Thornton, Ross Tindle.

19-7-14 Saturday Haggle Div One; 1st Grant Wilcock 41, 2nd Dan Lynch 40, 3rd Todd Geayley 39, 4th Paul Loosemore 39, 5thDavid Miller 39, 6th Rory Kimber 37. Div Two; 1st Cam Fleming 42, 2nd Alex Fox 39, 3rd Stephan Maynard 39, 4th Amando Pereira 39, 5th Greg Lowe 38, 6th Sid Thornton 37. Best Gross; Div One John Ferregel 75, Div Two; Cam Fleming 85.

Twos, Alan Collins, Alan Dawson, Rory Kimber, Stephan Maynard, David Miller, Colin Saunders, Grant Wilcock.

A battling loss 3-2 loss on the weekend hasn’t dented Waiuku AFC’s hopes for promotion in the Northern Federation’s Soccer League, as the side still sits in third place with six rounds to go.

Waiuku travelled through to second placed Forrest Hill Milford looking to get back on track after the previous week’s loss to top of the table Tauranga. Waiuku have been the only team to beat FHM this year so a trip to the North Shore was going to be tough.

Missing Derek Sinclair through a hamstring injury, Waiuku shuffled the pack. FHM started really well and put some pressure on the defensive midfield combination of Sam van Pomeren and Niki Te Miha.

Some neat work down the right and Rory Butterfield got clear and smacked it into the net. Former All White David Mulligan was pulling the strings and another move down the right saw a flat ball get knocked into the six yard box.

The Waiuku defence missed it and Butterfield made it two.

Things got worse when right back Andy Millynn injured his groin but youngster Jake McCoy took up his position. Waiuku changed the formation and got back into the game. Slowly but surely Waiuku started to get their opportunities but the FHM goalkeeper was equal to everything that went his way.

If the first half belonged to FHM, then the second half belonged to Waiuku as the Blue Army fought for the badge. After several corners, Luke Chapman swung one in and Jamie McGookin got on the end of it to narrow the gap. Waiuku kept pushing and nearly scored again but Cody Ralph’s effort went narrowly wide. Ralph chased down a ball to the FHM keeper who slipped under the pressure.

Unfortunately Ralph also slipped and the FHM defence managed to clear just in time. A free-kick which was felt to be a bit harsh by Waiuku was given to FHM and Waiuku were penalised further when Ben Turner hit into the top right hand corner to make it 3-1. Waiuku got one back straight away. Ralph went close with a overhead kick but from the resulting Ralph corner, McGookin met it again and powered it home off the goalkeeper for the last score of the match.

Coach Robert Thornton was proud of the fightback “We gave it everything we had in the second half. Sam van Pomeren was an example to all young players with his dedication out on the right wing which is not his position. He gets man of the match.”

Waiuku take on mid table Oratia in a crucial home game this Saturday.

Waiuku Netball Supporter of the Week If this is you, collect your prize in person from the Waiuku Netball Office on the next playing Saturday or phone the office on 235 8813.

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Through the lens - Waiuku’s rugby semi-finals

Heartbreak for Reserves The Waiuku Premier Reserve followers had high hopes as their team took the field at home against Bombay on Saturday. Club supporters had hopes of two teams in the finals this weekend, but a few hours later those hopes were dashed, as the Reserves lost a tense tussle with Bombay, and the Premiers were outpointed by Karaka.

Waiuku dominated up front in the first quarter but nervous handling and astute kicking by Bombay to take advantage of the wind led to two tries to Bombay against the run of play for a lead of 12 - 0.

Waiuku finally got some points on the board from a penalty by Bayden Morey and their play began to have some structure and continuity.

Bombay repeatedly infringed and were dealt a yellow card.

Waiuku opted for a scrum near their line and halfback Sam Walter jinked his way to the line (unconverted) and the scoreline looked a lot healthier.

Minutes before halftime Jason Estrop scored from a series of forward rucks and mauls (unconverted) and Waiuku held a deserved slender lead of 13 – 12 at the break.

Waiuku began the second half well with an early penalty to Morey. Then Kowhai Nepia made a fine break which was finished off in style

by Sitani Folau (unconverted) to take the lead out to 21 -12 and the spectators began to think of finals.

However, the loss of Brad Williams and Dallen Olson due to injury, saw Waiuku lose their dominance up front and Bombay began to take control. A quick penalty and then after some ill discipline by Waiuku the accurate kicking of Bombay closed the gap to 21 - 18.

Both teams were guilty of some foul play but the referee kept tight control over the volatile situation. Another penalty to Bombay levelled the score with ten minutes to play. Waiuku tried to gain ground but failed to play themselves into an attacking position. Bombay scored with minutes on the clock (converted) and broke Waiuku’s hearts with a 28 – 21 win.

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COACHES / MANAGERS WANTED Waiuku District Rugby Football Club are looking for coaches / managers for all grades for the 2015 season.~ U19’s, U21’s, Premier Reserves & Premiers. Please forward your nominations to: The Secretary, P O Box 252, Waiuku. For further information phone Richard Yuill 0274939349

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