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Barring a major shift in voting habits in the Hunua electorate, Karaka’s Andrew Bayly will be the Hunua MP after the election later this year. The National Party last week announced Andrew will be its candidate for the Hunua electorate at the 2014 general election, an electorate which has been overpoweringly National for many years. Andrew Bayly was selected at a meeting of local party members in Pukekohe on Thursday night. “I congratulate Andrew on his success. He is an outstanding candidate who will advocate strongly for Hunua,” said Regional Chair Alan Towers. “National is taking nothing for granted in this electorate, and I know Andrew will run a strong campaign to keep Hunua’s strong voice in the National Party.” Andrew said he was honoured to be selected and looking forward to the challenge ahead. “It’s a great privilege to be selected to contest the Hunua electorate this election,” said Mr Bayly. “Our large and diverse electorate has been well-served by Dr Paul Hutchison, and deserves to keep a strong voice in John Key’s National Party at the next election. “I will be working hard to get out and about to win the support of Hunua communities over the coming months.”
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Shake-up on cards for Waikato whitebaiters The prospect of non tangata whenua whitebaiters being restricted from fishing on areas of the Waikato River has been raised in a 46-page technical report compiled in a joint project by Waikato-Tainui and the Waikato Regional Council. The report identifies a number of areas which it states is to ‘enhance our collective understanding of the use of whitebait stands and fisher behaviour’, and states WaikatoTainui’s primary interest in the project is to provide unfettered access of tribal members to their traditional fisheries. ‘Stopping the encroachment of non tangata whenua fishers into areas traditionally used by members of Waikato Tainui is one part of this overall aspiration,’ the report states. A council release stated the report is the result of an initial scoping project to better understand the complex and inter-related resource management issues around whitebaiting in the lower Waikato River. “With more people comes increased pressures for space to build stands, an increase in the number and size of baches and associated pressures such as sewage management, and a growing amount of whitebait being taken,” the council release states. “Stands are structures used for netting whitebait within, or on the banks of, rivers
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Auckland Council’s approach to its policy over the sale of legal highs in its area masks the fact that, as our elected representatives, it, along with central government, has dropped the ball over this issue. Communities up and down the land voiced their opinions clearly that they wanted to be able to ban the sale of these products in their districts. Hunua MP Dr Paul Hutchison chaired the select committee that oversaw the legislation, and stated very clearly that it would give communities the chance to say whether they wanted the products available. Now, councils are saying their hands are tied. That may well be the case, but Auckland Council has chosen not to advocate for its community and demand the law be changed. Instead, it says its public nuisance bylaws will cover usage of the drugs. This is a halfway measure, and not what our communities have asked for. Franklin residents should have the right to choose whether these products should be available. If our community says no, we should have the tools to ban their sale. For MP Peter Dunne to suggest that councils have been tardy in implementing their responsibilities is an insult to not only councils, but the ratepayers within our district. Napier Mayor Bill Dalton says “The government has absolutely wimped out on this one.” He is absolutely right, but that failure in the legislative process is now being effectively endorsed by Auckland Council throwing its hands in the air and saying nothing can be done. It’s all very well for councillors to say they share community concerns; the difference is that we elected them there to make our voices heard. They are letting our community down.
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Collision victim hopes driver will own up I , as many others did, attended a meeting in the Pukekohe Town Hall on April 17th. My car, a Nissan Bluebird, colour silver was parked in the parking lot, behind the Town Hall between 6.30 and 10 pm, during which time, someone either backed into or drove into it. The resulting visible damage is a broken right rear light and a split bumper, on
which,there is green paint. The damage is such, that the person responsible, had to be aware of the impact. I write this in the hope, that they will read this, wherever they live,and now do the fair thing,and contact me, so we can sort this out in a reasonable manner. Ken Browne, Waiuku.
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Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse says the council shares the community’s concerns about the social impacts from psychoactive substances and will continue to work with social agencies to minimise those impacts. A cross-council working party of elected members and staff met this week to discuss the issue and have agreed that a proactive approach was the best way forDisplay Ads Thursday, 2pm ward. Classifieds Monday, 10am “The reality is we cannot ban the sale or manufacture of these substances – and we have been left with very few regulatory options,” she says. “But I want to assure the community that we hear 21,200 copies, weekly to Waiuku, Pukekohe, you and we will do what we can, including working with Tuakau, Awhitu Peninsula, Karaka, agencies like the police and the Ministry of Health.” Clarks Beach, Patumahoe, Kingseat and rural. Cr Hulse says it is also important the community is empowered to take action and that, whatever the soluTHE POST wants to hear from you! tion, it needs to be done in a cohesive and meaningful info@thepostnewspaper.co.nz. way so that it does not end up causing another set of www.facebook.com/districtpost or write to us at P.O Box 374, Waiuku. issues elsewhere. One of the first steps being undertaken is speeding up Weekly crossword with the compliments of Weekly Sudoku with compliments of: the development of the council’s Local Approved Products Policy (LAPP) by several months, with a draft policy INSURANCE expected to be ready for public feedback in late July and SERVICES INCLUDE: the final policy adopted by November this year. Aviation The Government’s Psychoactive Substances Act allows councils to develop a LAPP to determine where Business and retail outlets selling these substances can be located. Commercial Risks Once adopted, the Psychoactive Substances RegulaDomestic Risks tory Authority within the Ministry of Health will need BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS S E N E C A Liabilities to consider Auckland Council’s policy when assessing (Incorporating Mason, Munro & Brough) G R O U P future licenses. Marine 74 Queen Street, Waiuku Phone 235 9129 INSURANCE Over the next few months those developing the LAPP Motor also at Pukekohe will be engaging with a wide range of stakeholders inBROKERS We tailor With over 20 years in the insurance cluding local boards, treatment providers, health ageninsurance solutions to suit industry, we are fully equipped to cies and the police. develop the right insurance solutions QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7348 your individual needs On 26 May 2014 the Auckland Council and Auckland for you. Contact Mark Davie: 29 Awaroa Stream Drive, Waiuku Transport public safety and nuisance bylaws become How to solve Ph: 09 238 5188 / 021 343 335 E: mark@senecagroup.co.nz operative. These bylaws will make it illegal to use or sell mind Sudoku! No.1338 MEDIUM altering substances, including legal highs, in a public 8 5 place – even if they have been purchased from a liFillcensed the gridpremise. so that 1 3 every“We row and everyenforce this is some parts of Auckland already 3x3which squarehad contains similar bylaws so the introduction of a re1 4 the 2 8 digits 1 to 9 gion wide bylaw is an important step forward,” says Cr Hulse. 5 1 6 8 In the meantime Auckland Council will continue Solution No.1337 working with police to manage issues like the behav6 7 5 6iour 1 7 associated 9 3 8 2 4 with this activity and enforcing the by2 4 6 1 5 7 3 2 3 9 7 83 79law. 4 5 2 8 6 1 9 It has also made a submission to the Ministry of 6 3 5 9 7 4 1 8 2 proposed regulations and will look to develop 5 6 9 3 2 4Health 9 8 1 5 3 6 7 information for the community outlining the correct 7 1 8 6 3 2 9 4 5 8 5 5 to 9 2agencies 3 1 8 7to4 go 6 for help and further information. Published at 18 Bowen St, Waiuku by Waiuku Publishing Ltd. Printed by Horton Media Ltd, East Tamaki. Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
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• The Psychoactive Substances Act allows councils to develop a policy that will place rules about where these products can be sold. Councils cannot ban these stores or substances and the Act states that the policies cannot be so onerous that it is in effect a ban. • Only the government can ban the products or the sale of these products. • The Psychoactive Substance Regulatory Authority within the Ministry of Health is responsible for issuing retail licenses – not council. • The Ministry of Health produced a paper of draft regulations on Psychoactive Substances, which council has made a submission on. The Psychoactive Substances Regulations will provide the operational detail on how the Act will work. • No new licences for premises will be issued until MOH has implemented their regulations which are likely to be mid-2015. • The Auckland Council and Auckland Transport bylaws come in to effect on 26 May 2014 and will make it illegal to use mind altering substances – or legal highs – in public. • Mind altering substances are any psychoactive substances that are synthetic or naturally occurring and may alter moods / emotions, intoxicate or induce pleasurable sensations. It also includes glue sniffing. • Although these substances are available for purchase from licensed stores, if you smoke, consume, inject or sell on to other people in any public place, you will be in breach of the bylaws. Advertisement
His Word - The Fruit of the Spirit - Meekness
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. Moses sets us the standard, and I quote “Moses, who was much in prayer, was known as the meekest man on the face of the earth. . . . While he was leading the children of Israel through the wilderness, again and again it seemed that they must be exterminated on account of their murmuring and rebellion. But Moses went to the true Source of power; he laid the case before the Lord. . . . And the Lord said, “I have pardoned according to thy word.” {ML 20} Numbers 12:3, Psalm 22:26, Psalm 25:9, Psalm 37:11, Psalm 149:4, Isaiah 61:1 (Messiah/Jesus), Zephaniah 2:3, Matthew 5:5, Matthew 11:29, 1 Peter 3:4.
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Waiuku population explosion
Waiuku’s population is set to increase threefold on Mothers Day, as thousands are expected to descend upon the town for a festival which last year attracted 15,000 people. Waiuku is once again hosting the popular Steel ‘n’ Wheels Festival on Mothers Day Sunday, 11th May. This a fun day out, with free entry for the whole family. Organisers say the displays will be even bigger and better than the massive event that last year effectively doubled the town’s population for the day. “Come along and view the huge array of collectible vehicles, from classics, hotrods and vintage cars to army memorabilia, midgets, motorcycles and more. “Other attractions include MASH Helicopter rides, Dragster fire-ups, V8 chainsaw,
Phoenix Dragster and a NZ Warbirds Air display.” Visitors and locals alike can enjoy Waiuku’s hospitality with entertainment for the whole family, live music from Tom Sharplin, local band Split Second, Claire Kendall and the Waiuku Country Music band, cafes & restaurants and a huge town market. The market brings a wide range of arts, crafts, clothing and eateries. “Ladies, come and be spoilt at the Pamper tent and listen to some soothing sounds from local solo artist Claire Kendall, while your menfolk browse the car exhibits!” This is a free fantastic day for the family and there promises to be something for everyone. Last year’s festival attracted over 15,000 people.
Youngsters on show at St Andrews Several talented young musicians will take the stage for the next Sunday @ St Andrews concert in Waiuku on May 4. Well-known pianist and music teacher Kay Shacklock, (pictured right), will return to Waiuku with a number of students from her Green Room Piano Studio in Cockle Bay. Kay has a strong association with a number of Auckland choral, chamber and drama groups and has a firm connection with the Auckland University School of Music as an accompanist. She enjoys a special performing partnership with noted soprano Gina Sanders and is one half of a piano duo alongside either Peter Watts or Dr John Wells.
Among the students to perform are classical voice students Stephanie Dow and James Roberson, folk duo Sophie Bialastocki and Josh Naley from Pakuranga College and pianist Stephanie Yao, a student at McLeans College. Light chamber music from Kara and Ashley CroudisBonniface and a rendition of the famous ‘Shepherd on the Rock’ by Shubert from the Rock Trio will enhance the programme. Timothy Shacklock will be heard on both bass and cello and a number of piano students with ages ranging from eight to 18 will perform solos and duets. The concert starts at 2pm and will be followed by afternoon tea, with a cover
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Police pleased with liquor outlets Counties Manukau Police District Licensing Unit (DLU) have reported a pleasing result following a weekend of Controlled Purchase Operations. A Controlled Purchase Operation is used to test a licenced premise on its integrity when presented with a minor trying to buy alcohol (under Police instruction). So far this year (since July 2013), 462 CPOs have been conducted and the team has found 22 failures. In one week 80 CPOs took place in southern Auckland areas, says Sergeant Matt Tierney of the Counties Manukau Police District Licencing Unit. “None of these licencees failed, which is extremely pleasing to see. We have found that persistent testing has ensured that the local licencees understand the consequences of breaking their licence terms and in turn we have received a high level of complaince.” Licencees that are caught in breach of the conditions of their licence and the law will
receive varying suspensions for both their managers’ certificates and the premise’s licence. The length and type of suspensions depends on the offending and how many times the licencee has been found to be in breach of their licence terms. “We advise all liquor licencees to remember that selling to a minor is a serious breach of the Act. We take failures seriously and won’t tolerate repeat offenders,” says Sergeant Tierney. “We commend all licencees who understand the importance of adhering to liquor licensing terms.” 450 CPOs were conducted in Counties Manukau last year which was an increase of 379% from the previous year and this number is set to be exceeded before the end of this fiscal year (June). “Due to the high number of checks, local licensees know they are likely to be checked and are more vigilant with their sales.”
Sporting primary students make finals
Buckland, Patumahoe, Pukekohe and Valley Primary Schools will now go on to the Counties Rippa Finals on 25 June after being crowned Champions in their pools of Rippa Rugby at the Franklin Primary School Zone day. Fifty eight teams competed at the fun event held at Colin Lawrie Rugby fields on Tuesday 15 April which featured both Rippa Rugby and Ultra Rip. The talent on display was of a high standard and the players thoroughly enjoyed the games, showing great sportsmanship. Referees were provided by Waiuku College, Pukekohe High School and the MIT Diploma of Sports course with
many parents and teachers also helping. The Counties Rippa Finals will be held at ECOLight Stadium on Wednesday 25 June and will have the Franklin winners and other Cluster winners from Manurewa, North Counties and East
Counties playing against each other. The winner of the finals day will go on to represent Counties Manukau in Wellington at the National Rippa Tournament with all expenses paid by New Zealand Rugby on 7-9 September.
Info sought after crash The man whose vehicle was found crashed into a tree at the intersection of Buckland and Tuakau roads has since died. He was 74. The Counties Manukau Police Serious Crash Unit is still looking for any information on the vehicle’s journey prior to the crash. Anyone who saw the black Isuzu Bighorn registration WE8279 before midday yesterday is asked to contact Constable Amy Weston on 09 261 1302 or to provide information anonymously contact the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Globe-trotting in search of adventure
Former Waiuku student Jasmine Shine is taking her skills and thirst for adventure around the globe. She completed her Diploma of AdventureTourism Management in Queenstown last September and headed over to McMillan, Michigan, North America, and has spent the last few months doing dog sledding day and overnight tours for tourists. The overnight tours include sitting around an outdoor fire and Jasmine cooking a meal for them. With temperatures plummeting to – 30 degrees (one of the coldest winters in 30 years) she had to quickly hurry and buy warm clothing as NZ clothing was not adequate. Jasmine works with six other guides, all American, and spent her first month before the snow fell preparing and training the dogs and doing odd jobs. One day, while chainsawing and loading firewood onto a trailer behind a tractor, they ended up 2km from base up a very narrow road with dense trees on both sides. After numerous attempts none of the Americans could back the 500m to get the trailer and tractor out. After watching their attempts Jasmine quietly went over, got on the tractor and backed the tractor the full 500 metres, much to their amazement. Jasmine quickly gained everyone’s respect and was given all tractor driving duties after that! She has a pack of 21 husky dogs she looks after and knows each of their names by heart. They are very strong and one day she took out the bosses dogs in the lead, only to have them not stop on command. With an oncoming sled she swerved her sled off the track and around the oncoming sled, only to clip the other sled and get thrown off. The number one rule is “never let go” as the dogs will not stop for you. She hung on for dear life and was dragged 100 metres. Somehow she managed to get onto her knees and pull herself back up on the sled and carry on. The other sled and people behind her couldn’t believe their eyes. Jasmine has had encounters with wolves, skunks and snow rabbits. One day when she was out on the trail she saw a mole curled up by a tree (moles are blind). She picked the little cutey up only for it to latch onto her finger which proved rather painful. She tried her best to get it off and was swinging it round and round like a shot put thrower until finally it let go and went flying through the air for about 10 metres. A couple of weeks ago she went out on a run on a trail with three of her dogs. She fell into a soft snow drift up to her hips. She could have manoeuvred her way out but Bradshaw, her favourite dog, backed up to her, she grabbed his collar and he pulled her out to safety. Jasmine finishes in a week and is doing a road trip with a couple of the other guides through Canada and ending up in Alaska where she will work for the next few months on a glacier in the tourist town of Seward. Her new job will include taking people for tours on the glacier, ice-climbing, mountaineering and multi-day activity tours. Top: Jasmine Shine competing with her team in a dogsled race in Michigan and, left, working as a New Zealand glacier guide.
World Cup at Waikato Stadium An array of kick-off times to suit football fans of all ages has been confirmed for the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015. The seven football federations will all host games in their region and registered footballers get first access to the tickets during an exclusive three week window, beginning April 28. Waikato Stadium will host three doubleheaders during group match play. The first is on Sunday 31 May with kick-off times at 1pm and 4pm. The next pair of matches is on Wednesday 3 June at 4pm then 7pm, and then afternoon football continues that weekend with a 1pm and 4pm double-head-
er on Saturday 6 June. Waikato-Bay of Plenty Football Federation Chief Executive Peter Arndell says: “This will be fantastic not just for the football fans in our region but all of the local community. To have an event of this size and stature at Waikato Stadium is a real coup for our region and we really need to get in behind it.” A great night’s entertainment is in store when Hamilton hosts a Round of 16 match on Thursday 11 June which kicks off at 7.30pm. Waikato Stadium also takes centre-stage on ‘Super Sunday’, 14 June, when it hosts one of the four quarter-finals.
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In this third article, we will explore the future spiritual concept of “Passover,” that is the reality of death passing over us, and with a strong and mighty arm, Yeshua/Jesus comes back to rescue his own and Exoduses them from Egypt/Sin/This World and transports his children, or translates them from Planet Earth to the Heavenly Canaan or Promised Land.
Part one showed us the connection between Pharaoh and Satan, as having the same agenda, and that is of oppressing God’s people, trying to hold them as captives, who should now be crying out for deliverance from Sin and suffering, and for Yeshua/Jesus to come back quickly. Soon there will be a battle between Yeshua/ Jesus as he returns to Planet Earth to Exodus his people and this will be just like it was in ancient times. Pharaoh/Satan will try to stop this but will fail and God with a mighty and strong arm will redeem his people, as so many numerous prophecies tell us, God is moving in to free his people who have been held in this captivity long enough, time for them to now live in a Heavenly Promise Land.
First we will have a Moses/Elijah/John the Baptist factor, this will rouse God’s people, Satan will get very worried and will increase the oppression, just like Pharaoh did, but he will fail, his kingdom will crumble just like Egypt did. The book of Revelation is loaded with snapshots of what is happening in the various factions, but God is always victorious and his people are freed from sin and slavery and death (1 Cor 15:55). It is interesting to note that the first thing Israel did upon entering the Promised Land, was to stop and Passover. When the redeemed get to Heaven, they also stop for a Banquet, called the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rev 19:9) which has a wee inkling of also being a Passover, as it has so many similarities when you look at all the verses together about this feast.
Last Supper all wrapped up in a bundle. Put simply, one must be eating Yeshua/Jesus on a very regular basis (Reading and Studying scripture daily) and as it says in Leviticus 17:11 “For the life of the flesh [is] in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it [is] the blood [that] maketh an atonement for the soul.” Blood = Life, so Yeshua/Jesus must be your life and your all, what keeps you going moment by moment, just like your blood does. How far do you think you can run if you drained all your blood out?? Dead, no life, so there is no life outside of Yeshua/Jesus. He must be your focus and your all on a moment by moment basis. As it says in 1 Thes 5:17 “Pray without ceasing;” if prayer is that critical to the Christian walk, then how critical is eating and drinking in Yeshua/Jesus?? Remember last week’s article about the Tree of Life.
Anzac Day services in the local area March Off: 5:45am Parade commences AWHITU: Assemble: - 8.55am - 9:00 a.m. Cenotaph for Service: 6.00am Cenotaph, War Memorial Hall, Pukekohe service Civic Service: BOMBAY: Assemble: 9:45am. Hall Street, Pukekohe (outService: - 8:45am Cenotaph, Bombay Hall side old Post Office). BUCKLAND: March off: 9:50am March to War Memorial Hall Service: - 8.30am .Buckland War Memorial Service: 10:00am Pukekohe Town Hall PATUMAHOE/WAIAU PA Service: 10:30am Waiau Pa Hall, Waiau Pa WAIUKU: Assemble: 10:15am War Memorial Hall Road March Off: 10:30am to Cenotaph PUKEKOHE: Wreath laying at Cenotaph Dawn Service: Assemble: 5:40am cnr Roulston & Massey Av- March back to War Memorial Hall Civic Service: 11.15am War Memorial Hall enues.
Remember Matthew 25:1-12, about the wise
and foolish Bridesmaids. Lack of Oil (Holy Spirit) was a major factor, but those who could not gain entry were barred by this, Matt 25:12 “But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you,
Above: a detail from the exhibition at the Franklin Arts Centre this month.
I know you not.” The problem is that they knew all about Yeshua/Jesus, but they had no personal intimate relationship with him. How is your relationship with Yeshua/Jesus? Your life depends upon this, is Yeshua/Jesus more dearer and closer than your closest friend/spouse? He really should be, now is the time to go to him and fix it. John 6:37 “All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” Yeshua/Jesus will never reject you if you will but come humbly before him. Years ago there was a children’s game called “Hide n Seek”, where somebody did the seeking while all others hid. The seeker hid their eyes then counted down to zero, at zero the cried out “coming ready or not.” Then they went seeking. Yeshua/Jesus so soon is going to cry out the same sentiments “coming ready or not,” are you ready? Is your life right before your God?
Remember at the Original Passover, every
individual was dressed and ready to walk at any second of time. Question; How are you with our Saviour, washed clean, life in order, fruit of the Spirit producing bumper crops, all the little duckies all in a row and always ready? How about this verse 2 Corinthians 6:2 “(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now [is] the accepted time; behold, now [is] the day of salvation.)”
God has called, how will you answer? There was a question asked some time back and it goes like this, “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” Would you be convicted? The Passover similarities are vast, to be able to
Exodus, one must first be covered by the Blood of the Lamb; same imagery as in the first Passover (Rev 7:14). One must do as it says in John 6:53 “Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.” This is all Passover meal connotations, and the
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Special exhibition commemorates the role of Maori in the Great War
To commemorate the centenary of World a supporting role, digging trenches, building War One, ‘Te Hokowhitu a Tu’, an historical roads and railways and, performing other exhibition paying homage to the Maori sol- duties behind the front line, sometimes undiers of the Great War opens today at Frank- der heavy fire. lin Art Centre until 3 May, with a particular This however, did not relinquish the unit focus on soldiers with links to the local area. of casualties, many falling victim to gassing, ‘Te Hokowhitu a Tu’, the motto of the shelling, diseases such as tuberculosis, tyNative Contingent and Pioneer Battalion, phoid and dysentery, and, gunshot wounds. shares the story of the Maori soldiers who In the face of this however, Maori soldiers fought and served in foreign battle. who served in World War One acquired a The exhibition reputation as harddisplays intimate reworking, cheerful cords of war includand exceptionally To commemorate the centenary of World ing proud portraits brave soldiers, adWar One, Te Hokowhitu a Tu pays homage to of young men ready mired by the allied the Maori soldiers of the war, of the Native to depart New Zeaforces. Contingent and Pioneer Battalion. land’s shores, copies Not all Maori of Auckland Weekly agreed with the In a special tribute to soldiers, the hand-writNews and Alexander war. In the Waikato, ten military files of two local Maori soldiers, Turnbull Library colPrincess Te Puea Private John Henry Tupara Pickard, a blacklections of war-time Herangi was a vocal smith with connections to Tuakau, Pukekohe photographs depictopponent to Maori ing life in the trenchsupporting the war and Waiuku, who died in battle, and Private es, life at home, and, objectives of the Tame Tahi, a labourer with connections to the fatal consequencBritish Empire. Taranaki and Waiuku, who died of pneumoes of war. Having suffered ‘Te Hokowhitu a from the effect of nia before departure, are shared as intimate Tu’ shows a time of land confiscation records of the reality of war. sacrifice, conflict, and only 50 years prior, the highest level of and heeding a compatriotism. mand by her ancesThe exhibition runs from 22 April – 3 tor King Tawhiao that Tainui should never May and is open Monday-Friday, 9:30am – again take up arms in war, she discouraged 4:30pm and Saturday 9:30am – 2:30pm. her iwi from voluntarily enlisting. New Zealand had an enlistment of 120,000 As an effect, very few Maori soldiers in the in the Great War, with 103,000 soldiers serv- Franklin district enlisted for battle. ing overseas. Of those, more than 2,000 were The government response to dramatiMaori and made up the Native Contingent, cally falling rates of volunteering Maori was and then later, the New Zealand (Maori) Pio- a general order for conscription, introduced neer Battalion. The Native Contingent was in 1917. the first Maori unit of World War One, and Those who refused to serve, were impriswas the first Maori unit to fight for New Zea- oned. World War One saw 336 Maori men land. killed on active service, and more than 700 They sailed for Egypt in February 1915. wounded in battle. This number did not inNot all Maori in the war had gone as part of clude those who died of illness at base, or in the contingent, some had been serving in transit to war. provincial infantry battalions, while others There were more casualties after the war served with the Australian Imperial Force ended as men succumbed to the long-term and, a few with the British Army. effects of wounds or illnesses suffered in the Because of the severe casualty rate from course of active duty. In March 1919, those Gallipoli, the Native Contingent was re- who were left, sailed home on the Westmoformed as the Pioneer Battalion; and for the reland, arriving to parades and receptions remainder of their war participation was in throughout the country.
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Sponsors sought for Tuakau Ambulance dinner
Property Franklin still the cheapest rent The Auckland rental market has experienced a steady year, with a four percent increase over the last 12 months, while average prices in the Franklin area are well below the average for Auckland as a whole. Figures released by Barfoot & Thompson show that the average rent in force for a three bedroom property in Auckland in March was $464 a week. “We have seen a steady, moderate increase in rental prices across Auckland, which is good news for the tenants,” said Kiri Barfoot, a director of Barfoot & Thompson. “It would be easy to make the assumption that higher property costs across Auckland would be passed on through the rental market, but this is not happening. Landlords have long recognised the value in retaining good long-term tenants. While the past 12 months has been solid, the rental market is not immune to wider market trends. As demand for property in Auckland continues to increase and we wait for new consents to be completed and come into the market, the rental sector will experience even greater demand and it is inevitable prices will rise. “We are already seeing larger numbers of people choosing to rent rather than join the property ladder. The 2013 Census indicated that less than half the population now own their own home and that Auckland has the second lowest rate of home ownership in the country. “LVR restrictions brought in by the Reserve Bank in October, along with the anticipated rise in mortgage rates and the increasing demands on the Auckland property market, are some of the reasons we are seeing more people opting to take a long-term perspective when renting.” The most expensive location in which to rent a three bedroom home is the Eastern Suburbs, where the average weekly rent is now $541 while the least expensive location is Franklin and rural Manukau, where the average rental cost is $365.
Another Charity Dinner and Auction to raise funds for the Tuakau ambulance station will take place at the Cosmopolitan Club on Tuesday 17 June and to make it happen organisers say a lot of sponsorship is needed. The evening will also celebrate 50 years of Tuakau Rotary in the community. The five course dinner needs principal sponsors and people can also contribute to the promotional costs or be a donor of an item to be auctioned off on the night. The menu sponsorship is recognised on the ticket, posters, website, screen, and announcements on the evening. Menu stages includes Canapés, Appetisers, Soup, Main, Dessert, Cheese board. Tuakau Grain, Mercer Cheese and Fonterra are sponsoring a course each, with the investment requested being
$2000. The Tuakau Cosmopolitan club are donating the use of their venue and are sponsoring the welcome drinks. Everyone attending gets a numbered ticket, and an auction placemat with a list of auction items. Contributions are welcome to sponsor the printing and/or promotion. Auction items are welcome and donors get recognition on the auction placemat and at the time of auction on screen and in pre-promotion, on tickets and emails. “The Ambulance station development started at this dinner last year and much progress has been made and funds raised (so far $40,000),” says Richard Gee, president of the Rotary Club. The total cost is likely to be close to $400,000 for the first response vehicle and the fit out of the ambulance station building, he says. “We need this in Tuakau desperately
Open fire season declared Clearance granted Auckland Rural Fire yesterday announced the fire season will officially change from restricted to open, meaning fire permits are no longer required for fires lit on private land within the rural fire area. The open fire season applies across the entire Auckland region with the exception of the populated Hauraki Gulf Islands that remain in a restricted fire season, and the conservation Hauraki Gulf Islands, that remain in a prohibited fire season. Principal Rural Fire Officer Bryan Cartelle commends Aucklanders for taking extra precautions during another hot, dry summer. “Even though some restrictions have been lifted fires should still be managed responsibly during an open fire season. If you wish to light an open fire in a rural area you should locate it well away from trees, long grass and any structures and always keep at a manageable size.” During an open fire season, complying fires must; • be used in a safe and considerate manner • be lit and be of a size that burns out during daylight hours • not be a land clearing fire • have no green vegetation included • have no rubber or plastic items or toxic materials included • have no treated timber or building waste included. For information on fire safety and tips for the safe lighting of open air fires call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101 or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ruralfire.
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and it is close,” Richard adds. A first response four wheel drive vehicle has been set aside by St John, and is currently being fitted out with gear and volunteers are being trained. It is hoped the vehicle will start operations in a few weeks time. A place to safely store it has been found and plans are underway for a building site for the eventual building of a permanent station. Tickets for the Charity Dinner cost $130 (for two people) and participation is limited to 150 people. The night will also celebrate the fact that Rotary has been part of the Tuakau community for the past 50 years. To sponsor, buy tickets or donate items for the auction, please contact any members of Tuakau Rotary or Tuakau Rotary President Richard Gee; 0274 720410 or 09 236 9414 or president@tuakaurotary.org
March was a busy month for the Waiuku Volunteer Fire Brigade, with a variety of callouts, including a child locked in a bathroom! Incidents supplied by Chief Fire Officer Colin Riddle were: March 2nd 16.25pm Reid Rd, Medical Ambulance from Manukau 3rd 12.59 pm Awhitu Rd, MVA 4th 08.47 am Awhitu Rd, MVA 8th 03.17 am Queen St, Malicious call 7th 04.24 am Waiuku Rd, Car Fire 9th 10.15 am Kauri Rd, Smoke in the vicinity Stood down 9th 14.18 pm Cooper Rd, Medical ambulance from Middlemore 11th 09.56 am Noble St, Child locked in Bathroom 12th 05.13 am Park Rd, Medical Stood down 13th 22.18 pm Victoria Ave, Small fire in garden 16th 17.55 pm Awhitu Rd, MVA 16th 20.24 pm Glenbrook Rd, Hedge on fire 18th 21.52 pm Ti Tree Bay Rd, false alarm with good intent 20th 02.09 am Ripple Grove, Grass fire 23rd 06.52 am Whitham RD, PFA 27th 22.18 pm Glenbrook Rd, MVA 27th 22.22 pm Waiuku Rd, MVA 28th 07.05 am Waiuku Rd, MVA 30th 13.32 pm Goodwin Rd, Medical Ambulance from Papakura 30th 19.37 pm Te Toro Rd, Trees and debris on fire
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to BlueScope Steel (NZ) Limited to acquire Pacific Steel Group’s rolling mill and wire mill manufacturing operations in Auckland and its New Zealand long steel distribution, marketing and sales operations from Fletcher Steel Limited. BlueScope manufactures and distributes flat steel products such as steel slab and sheeting. Pacific Steel manufactures and distributes long steel products such as billet, reinforcing bar and wire. BlueScope will be the only manufacturer of these products in New Zealand as a result of the acquisition. However, the Commission is satisfied that the proposed acquisition will not have, or would not be likely to have, the effect of substantially lessening competition. The Commission found that the products manufactured by BlueScope and Pacific Steel did not overlap and did not exert any competitive pressure on each other. Products supplied by BlueScope and Pacific Steel can be sourced through imports and the import price strongly influences the prices that BlueScope and Pacific Steel are able to charge.
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From Buenos Aires to Waiuku Ammiel Elia is an Argentinian journalist on a working holiday in New Zealand with his partner Carolina. Currently in Waiuku, Ammiel explains why he and Carolina have traded one of the world’s busiest cities, Buenos Aires, for a slice of rural New Zealand: “Why Waiuku? I mean, among all the places in the country, how did you end up here?” That same question keeps popping up in almost every conversation we have with the people we meet, specially when they find out we are a couple of a 24 years old architect and a 23 years old journalist with working holiday visas. After landing in Auckland on March 21st, we worked at Big Bay motor camp, in Awhitu Peninsula. During our three weeks stay there, we visited Waiuku five times and that was enough for us to fall a little bit in love with it. What specially surprised us was that people looked happy and we were looked after with a smile in every shop we went into. Where we come from, a four million people capital city, it is very difficult to trust a stranger or to find one offering himself to spend two hours of his day just to help you, five minutes after having met you. Living in a the twentieth floor of one of the ten buildings of a block makes it almost impossible to get to know your neighbours. Nevertheless, a week after having moved here, we already feel like we know half the population, all of whom have helped us somehow, whether it was giving us a drive to get somewhere or suggesting a new shop where we could try to get that job we are still waiting to find us. Our bodies, however, haven’t
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Council says it saved $131 million Improved economies of scale from the amalgamation of the eight local authorities have helped Auckland Council maintain services at reduced cost, says a council report on efficiency savings. Council says average rates increases have reduced year on year from previously anticipated rises while capital works are nearly double that of the former councils.
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Over 1/4 acre section lovely 4 brms, open plan lounge/dining with sep kitchen. Fully fenced, kid & pet friendly. May have potential to subdivide. Why delay when you can act today. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh764 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
Open Home: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm 17 Kathleen Reece Plc
BRICK BEAUTY $429,000
WAIUKU NEW LISTING!
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh779 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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FABULOUS BACH OR RETIREMENT - $439,000
Modern open plan kitchen dining & family, sep formal lounge with 3 double brms make this a great place for holidaying or simply retiring to the beach. Deck & small office. Wood burner fireplace & 2 heat pumps. 10m lockable boat storage & fish processing & only a couple of minutes to the boat ramp. Access in the street to a small private beach. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh753 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
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POSITION, POSITION, POSITION
$434,000
This 809m2 section is fully fenced. 3 bedroom home with conservatory that will sell. Handy to netball and golf. Phone before your friends do!
Set down a private ROW is this 4 bedroom home with ensuite. Open plan living with heat pump & smart vent. Slider to outdoor decking.Fully fenced backyard. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.
WAIUKU
A contemporary double glazed Latitude home consisting of large open plan living opening on to a sunny deck with elevated ceiling space. Three double bedrooms (master with ensuite). Double basement garage on a compact easy care site. May qualify for Welcome Home Loan - Contact agent for details.
Modern 4 bedroom brick & tile in a quiet, private setting. Good indoor/outdoor flow from the living areas and a short walk from a local primary school and kindergarten. Call Julie Q to view.
3 Bedrooms plus extra games room plus conservatory allows plenty of room for the family. Large double garage, large carport & swimming pool all on 1/4 acre section. Phone now to view.
NEW LISTING!
EASY LIVING - $369,000
BEST VALUE BRICK & TILE $419,000
QUICK SALE NEEDED $419,000 WAIUKU
WAIUKU
Open Home: Friday 1.00 – 1.30pm 11 Collingwood Rd
Open Home: Sat 1.00 – 1.30pm 75 Kitchener Road
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FOCUS Y RT E P PRO trict is D in l Frank
11 Bowen Street, Waiuku
TOP LOCATION $439,000
new listing
A VIEW FROM THE ROUND WINDOW
$485,000
Tucked away down a shared driveway in a quiet sought-after street of Waiuku, which is very private. This home has 4 dbl brms, 2 bthrms, modern kitchen & lovely flow to outdoor entertaining area through the conservatory. The renovation of this home needs to be complete, the vendors have the wallpaper if you have the time. A must view property.
3 Bedroom brick & tile on a lovely landscaped fully fenced section. Master has huge walk in wardrobe and ensuite with the rest of the living areas being open plan. Call Julie Q to view.
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WAIUKU new listing
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh775 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
NEAT AS A PIN $479,000 Be the first in! New carpet, curtains & paint. 3 Bedrooms + office or 4th bedroom. Large section with not much to mow set on the outskirts of town. Move in and enjoy.
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HANDY FOR HORSES $479,000 A 'must see' 10 Acres (approx) just 4.5km from town. Great views. Handy to the Pony Club. Excellent hay country. 2 road frontages.
NEW LISTING!
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Open Home: Sun 11.00 – 11.30am 47 Kingseat Road
HUGE POTENTIAL ON 1 ACRE IN TOWN $485,000 new listing
WAIUKU COMMERCIAL
4 Bedroom home with sleepout, rumpus & workshop all on an acre in town. Keep a pony, chickens or pet sheep or plant it all out. Huge potential for numerous projects. Call Julie Q to view.
IMMACULATE IN PATUMAHOE - $525,000
HOLIDAY FEELING AT HOME - Offers over $600,000
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Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
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Fabulous indoor/outdoor flow with a rural outlook, all the works been done. Modern kitchen with granite bench top, gas hobb & hot water. Single carport & double garage, set on a fully fenced 997m2 section. Loads of fruit trees, plenty of room for kids & pets to play. Close to Patumahoe Township.
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WAIUKU Stunning vacationer views from lounge/dining & 3 of the 4 bedrooms in this practical, workable family home with 2 bathrooms & wir. Nestled in a quiet cul de sac on the waters edge it's just awaiting finishing touches. Don't dream it, do it!!!
Open Home: Sun 2.00 – 2.30pm 112B Colombo Road
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BUILDING FOR SALE - $600,000 + GST
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Dwelling: spacious 3 double bedrooms with views over Waiuku. Downstairs: business opportunity or workshop - rumpus -office x2. Shop/ workshop: currently leased (verbal), with own kitchen and toilet. Zoned light commercial.
$615,000
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1 Building which currently has 3 tenants. Situated right in the heart of Waiuku Town Centre and close to the Manukau Inlet. Motivated vendors would like to move on to other ventures. Phone Marleen to discuss further.
GARDENERS DELIGHT $645,000
WAIUKU
Open Home: Sat 2.00 – 2.30pm 3 Annieston Place
price reduced
EXCELLENT VALUE IN WAIUKU $685,000
Beautiful country views of the land out to Manukau Harbour. This property has beautiful gardens around the home & loads of shedding. Sleepout has own bathroom & kitchenette. Home has 3 double bedrooms, open plan living with a sun drenched deck set on 2.72 Ha. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.
WAIUKU
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WAIUKU
Open Home: Sat 2.00 – 2.30pm 8 Annieston Place
Offers high $700,000s
WAIUKU
Excellent street appeal, beautiful indoor/outdoor flow. 4 bedrooms, ensuite, spacious walk in wardrobe, open plan living with family room. Plus rumpus, double internal garage, fully fenced, private bbq & spa area also fruit trees & an abundance of vegetables. Room to park the motorhome or boat and plenty of extras. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh759 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
LANDSCAPER'S HEAVEN $739,000
EXCELLENT BUYING 2 Houses under one roof - inter connected by triple car garaging. At one end, a modern 2 bedroom home with large kitchen - at the other, a spacious 4 bedroom + office home with private outdoor patio. All set on half an acre in a prestigious street. Make an offer now!!! View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh714 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
Set down a private ROW is this delightful Golden Home. Open plan living with family room. 3 Double bedrooms + study. Master has ensuite & walk in robe. Set on 2772m2 private section. Double internal garage plus extra shed. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh772 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
WAIUKU
Imagine having the historical Awaroa Stream passing peacefully through your property and the visual delight you can create with flowing water. This magnificent property is awaiting the talent of a skil ed landscape gardener. The home is 243m2 of luxury. Open plan designer kitchen, family & dining with a formal lounge. Four double bedrooms, the master has a larger WIR & ensuite. A sep laundry & triple car garaging with a lovely rural outlook. Phone me now to view this opportunity to create and extraordinary home & garden. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh777 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
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Left: Jordan Hamilton with a typical harbour snapper caught in April. Right: Scott Parker with a good gurnard caught in the recent CSFC Family Day where he won two second places.
Outdoor group says bag limits unfair The reduction in the recreational snapper bag limits by the Government is discriminatory and unjust says the Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations of NZ (CORANZ). The Government has cut the bag limit in the Snapper 1 fishery, which extends between North Cape and Cape Runaway, from nine fish to seven and raised the minimum size of fish to 30 centimetres, up from 27 centimetres. Andi Cockroft CORANZ co-chairman said the government had cut recreational bag limits by approximately 20 percent yet left the commercial catch quota untouched. “That is unjust and arguably discrimination against the recreational fishing public,” he said. “That the change took place on April Fool’s Day seems significant and insulting to the one million strong recreational public.” Mr Cockroft said any damage to the fishery was caused by bulk catching methods of commercial fishing and not the “rod and reel” recreational anglers. The Fisheries Act called on the government to manage the fishery for “social, cultural and economic” reasons and to share any measures responsibly between sectors. “CORANZ has no argument with reductions if justified but it does have when the Minister favours one sector - in this case commercial - above the recreational public,” he said. “Everyone recognises the need for a wise use of the re-
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source and to sustainably fish but to discriminate against the Kiwi fishing public by leaving the multi-tonnage commercial catch as it is, is unfair.”
April is always one of the more settled months of the year and it is not unusual for this month to turn on some top fishing. While the great weather has finally come unstuck at least we can console ourselves that as a community we really do need some rain. Locally the fishing has been very good with the harbour holding some great snapper, gurnard, trevally and kahawai. I often get asked when snapper leave the harbour and when gurnard arrive. Typically snapper fishing continues well into June if not July in deeper water and gurnard really start to turn up in numbers from May onward. Gurnard in particular can be caught in very shallow water as they forage for crabs and shrimps on the muddy banks as the tide flows in. I seldom fish deeper than 10m for gurnard, often in only 2m of water. Of course you will catch them in deeper water and they get caught in very deep water but as autumn turns to winter I prefer to fish light
gear in the shallows. I generally use a dropper or flasher rig using small baits of pilchard, mullet or skipjack tuna. I’m about to start planning for the Counties Sport Fishing Club’s annual Grunter Hunter competition. This is open to all anglers and is scheduled for June 1 at Te Toro. T here will be some major prizes up for grabs, remember one lucky angler took home the $1000 first prize last year and we are looking to put at least that much up again for the heaviest gurnard. Marlin and tuna are still being caught over the coast and snapper are plentiful. By the time this current weather pattern has passed I’m hoping that at least the snapper will stay around, although they may start to move out a little deeper. As we get into winter spiny dog fish tend to arrive in plague proportions and that is when I usually call it quits on snapper fishing but we should have a good month or two ahead of us yet. - Smudge
Harbours now a shadow of their true selves Business owners and community organisations around the Manukau Harbour can find out how to improve their online visibility at a presentation by tourism researchers on 30 April. The Manukau Harbour Restoration Society (MHRS) has commissioned AUT University’s New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) to conduct research into the recreation and tourism potential of the Manukau Harbour, which is supported and funded by the nine Local Boards of Auckland Council that make up the Manukau Harbour Forum. Researchers have finished the first phase of the project, reviewing the online presence of tourism and recreational activities located near the harbour. Their audit identified gaps in the information that can be found online about businesses and experiences on offer, and the way that related web content is linked. That means online searches give an incomplete picture of the offerings around the harbour in centres like Onehunga and people using the web to look for information struggle
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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 THEinjuried POST NEWSPAPER, APRIL 23, 2014 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. We arrived and Lee was so welcoming and reasurring and her present patients all looked so contented and well fed that I had no qualms about leaving the poor bird with her. A couple of days ago she rang to say he A reader has nominated some local heroes for was alive and well, hopping about, singing but he her ‘Wow’ nomination this “Atomassive would never fly again due to theweek. injuries his wing. That was O.K. said Lee, he could live “happily ever ‘Thank You’ to the Awhitu Fire Brigade for after” with the other two permanent resident Tuis at theplace. rapid response to my husband’s chainsaw her I think Leeon deserves a WOW Award at forOrua her tireless injury Saturday morning Bay,”Bird Rescue work. What an amazing person! she says, “On behalf of the James- Family. Antonia”Craig
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chance to get back into team sport, ever since the 14-year-old was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma (a tumour on her spine that has caused paralysis below the waist). Last month, thanks to Halberg Disability Sport Coordinator Maia Lewis (Counties-Manukau) and two colleagues, Amber-Lee has overcome the barriers to participation by joining Auckland’s first-ever wheelchair basketball programme. “I’m really enjoying wheelchair basketball and being in the six-week programme as I am finally able to fully participate in a sport with others like me,” Amber-Lee says. “It means I am equal with the others on the team, and because we’re all in wheelchairs I can talk about difficulties I have with them and they understand.” Her teammates understanding combined with the chance to play sport competitively again is just what the
is says of the programme she helped organise alongside fellow Disability Sport Coordinators Chris Smith (Auckland and North Harbour) and Stacey Roche (Waitakere). Held in collaboration with the Auckland Wheelbreakers, 13 the wheelchair basketball programmes were also held at The Trusts Stadium in Waitakere, and at the North Shore Events Centre. “The Auckland Wheelbreakers have really come on board and see it as a great opportunity to grow, nurture and develop future players,” Lewis says. “By providing quality coaches for programmes in Counties-Manukau, Waitakere and North Shore the Wheelbreakers are also really helping to remove the barrier of long distance travel. “Their experience and skills are also a fantastic resource for physically disabled young people to draw on as we move to establish a really competitive league in Auckland.”
Egg hunt success means it’s now an annual event
Breast test Tots enjoy music at St Andrews
Between August 7 and 23 a BreastScreen mobile unit will be parked at the Waiuku Medical Centre. Talk to your doctor or call Each Tuesday morning 0800 270 200 for more info; during term time, from as they say, early detection is 9:30-12pm, parents and the best protection. An Easter egg hunt for children at St Brides Church in Mauku youngsters can enjoy the was a hugely successful event according to organiser John Under 50, screening reMackle. “The weather was kind andfun theand children duces your chance of dying gameswere at Stwell An-behaved” he said. “I had calculated for five eggs per child and topped up the bagsby forabout anyone who didn’t get their share,” he added. Given the success of the exercise it will become an from breast cancer drew’s ‘mainly music’ and annual event at St Brides Outreach Ministry, which John organises. 20 percent. Between 50 and playgroup. Held theyoungsters Jane Matheson, Jacob and Tyson Forbes, Laura and of the St Brides Easter Egg huntatwere 65, Left: thatwith goesorganisers to 30 percent. Waiuku centre, organisPaige Butcher, Jackson Gordon and Hannah McSorley. and forEggleton, women Tamzyn aged 65-69, it is reduced by about 45 ers say this is a terrific percent. time of fun, music, com-
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stories from a Yorkshire Policeman - a local version of the “Heartbeat” TV programme ! Pukekohe, and a live Skype link between the Guests are reminded to bring along YorkWaikato mayor Allan Sanson and his coun- shire memorabilia for display, there will also terpart in Skipton, Yorkshire, are just some be items from Yorkshire on sale including of the events planned for Yorkshire day this flags of various sizes. year. Guests wishing to stay longer are invited The Yorkshire Day in New Zealand cel- to stay and have a smorgasbord evening Competitive Membership ebrations willPrices be split bemeal in the Club’s restauPukekohe and Wairant - however booking is Awesometween Trainers uku for the first time to essential. Classes for Results provide out of area people The following Thursan opportunity to attend day is August 1, Yorkshire andgroup to provide a new proDay, and will be celebratJym clothes, classes, fitness, gramme of activities. ed at Shires Restaurant protein products, clothes. On Sunday July 28 the in Waiuku from 6pm to Pukekohe Cosmopolitan 7pm with a Skype link The Jym, 18B Constable Rd, Waiuku We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Club will play host to the with Skipton in Yorkshire www.thejym.co.nz Ph 235 6460 *conditions apply Day between noon and where the civic parade If you have an questions please do not hesitate to *This voucher MUST be brought inand to receive theisoffer. 4pm. festival being held & conditions The afternoon will this year. Like last year’s contact us on *Terms 09 238 5240 apply or visit our website commence with regisevent, when a link with www.franklinsport.co.nz trations at noon and then into the restau-7 Bowen Scarborough made it 8510 will feature local St, Waiukuwas • Ph 09 235 rant for a traditional meal of fish chips and Email: people, council officials, returned servicewaiukueyecare@xtra.co.nz 43 QUEEN ST, WAIUKU • PH 235 9711 mushy peas. The guests will then retire to men, community leaders and youth from the main hall for some short Yorkshire mov- both ends of the link. ies projected on the large screen. Finger food will be served and for those Find out more: Franklin Sport Swim & Fitness Activities including the cutting of the York- wishing to stay on afterwards a full meal will 29 Franklin Rd, Pukekohe, Auckland Ph: 09 238 5240 shire cake, singing, a raffle and a quiz with be available. www.franklinsport.co.nz Yorkshire prizes will follow. One of the new Bookings for either event are requested as inclusions this year will be a presentation of soon as possible, call 235 7050 for details. Buckingham Industries Ltd
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Team Torpey takes the trophy After finishing up at Western Springs last month a bit worse for wear, the Awhitubased Team Torpey Sprintcar team decided there was just enough in the tank for one last blast. And what better place to venture to than Stratford for the Taranaki Sprintcar Championships. Beginning the weekend with a morning trip into Mitre 10 Stratford, the team, and driver Glenn Torpey, was looking forward to an epic weekend. Taranaki had turned on the stunning weather and awesome mountain views ready for a night of racing. Torpey rolled the Mitre 10 Trade Racing machine into grid three for Sprintcar 10A’s Taranaki debut. Easily, Torpey sustained his third position and pulled off the same feat in Race Two. With two easy third places in the bag, the Mitre 10 Trade Racing team lined up in second on the grid for the main event – the Feature Race. Torpey managed to get the early jump on rival Tony Uhlenberg who started in grid one. Torpey stole the lead into the first turn, stood on the gas and muscled the car further and further away from the pack. An absolutely ecstatic Team Torpey crew was glued on the side line to witness the flying orange and black
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many of our customers enjoy. Glenn and his team have had a great racing season and we look forward to more of the same winning action next season”, says Mitre 10 Trade General Manager Andrew Cochrane. “It is absolutely awesome to win the Taranaki Sprintcar Championship for the Mitre 10 Trade Racing team, what a way to finish the season, especially after last week at the Springs,” says Glenn Torpey.
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ing line for the race, with the top guns all aiming to put their name on the cup. The list of previous winners of the much coveted trophy reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of New Zealand motorsport legends with the names of Owen Evans, Paul Manuell, Andy Booth, Ray Williams and Angus Fogg on the trophy. Multiple winners over the years also include Miles Pope, Bill Farmer, Mike Weeks, Ray Williams and Craig Innes. The race is unique in New Zealand as it starts in daylight, running through twilight and coming to a close in the dark. Although the six hour enduro is the one all of the top drivers want to win, a versatile format for the event means drivers can opt to do a one hour or three hour race within the overall six hours. The Mahindra North Island Endurance Series is a three round competition with one and three hour events at Taupo and one, three and six hour events at Hampton Downs in addition to the first round at Pukekohe Park. The Pukekohe race is on the 6th and 7th of June.
Holden Racing Team has unveiled a stunning Anzacthemed livery, ahead of this week’s ITM 500 Auckland. The race meeting at Pukekohe Park Raceway runs over the Anzac Day long weekend, so it was fitting the team uncover the one-off design at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance. It is the second year running the HRT Commodores pay tribute to the ANZAC spirit, with both Holden VFs running a special livery last year at the same event. Holden has paid its respects by moving its famous lion and driver logo to make way for the RSL’s Anzac Appeal Rising Sun logo – now
on the front door and roof of the car. The front-quarter panel now features a silhouette of Anzac diggers, along with the words of remembrance ‘Lest We Forget’. The Appeal logo will also be printed on both HRT drivers’ race suits, which will be auctioned off after the event at Pukekohe with proceeds going to the RSL and its New Zealand counterpart, the RSA. “Holden is proud to support the ANZAC tradition, with our official factory racing team again running a special tribute in New Zealand,” GM Holden’s Motorsport and Sponsorship Manager Simon McNamara said.
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Franklin racing drivers showed their talents in the recently-concluded Motorsport New Zealand Formula First Championship. Waiuku’s Cory Holmes, pictured left, finished second overall in the championship, ahead of Pukekohe driver Taylor Crockerton in third.
Close matches in Counties club rugby fa to even the score and end the match. Pukekohe’s tries were scored by Manoa Lesavua and George Crichton who collected two with Sione Fifita on kicking duties for the day. In another one point match, Onewhero beat Waiuku 17-16 to hold on to their second place on the table with five wins. It was a tight battle all way. Waiuku started the scoring with a try to Willie Heperi and Onewhero replied with a converted one of their own by Elijah Koaneti. Waiuku hit back with another try to their halfback Joe Dawson. Onewhero’s Nathan Langsford slotted a penalty to even the score up at 10-all. Waiuku’s Luke Graham converted two penalties to give them the lead and secure his place at the top point’s scorer on the PGG Wrightson Leaderboard and head into the break at 16-10. In the second half Onewhero replied again with an individual try to Nathan Langsford which he converted to give the hosts a one point lead, which they did not relinquish. In the Counties Power Game of the week it was the lowest scoring battle of the year in the Premiers with Weymouth edging past Drury 6-5 to collect their third win of the season. The difference was how the points were
scored. Drury scored the only try when Tevitamamoeaki Pupu went over the line and Weymouth’s Tolovae Ape slotted two penalties to give them the one point advantage and take the valuable points. The PGG Wrightson Player of the Day was Mike Butcher who led from the front with his impressive effort. Patumahoe had a solid 37-21 win over Manurewa to give them their third win of the season. Patumahoe’s points came from two tries by Vaha Fili and Raumati Morgan, Siosiua Pole and Vernon Comley with Jonny Wilkinson kicked three conversions and two penalties. For Manurewa Michael Lea scored two tries and Ahsee Tuala one with Matthew Ferguson slotting one conversion. Ardmore Marist had their fourth win of the season with a 29-5 win over Papakura. In the wind affected game it took the new look Ardmore Marist team with a large number of U21 players a while to get going. In the highest scoring match of the week Karaka kept Te Kauwhata scoreless when they racked up 95 points against them. In doing so, they retained the Counties Power Cup and their place at the top of the table with their 100% win record.
Reserves edge Onewhero in tight match on the hill It was a windy but fine night on Thursday evening when Waiuku made the trek up the hill to Onewhero, eventually running out the victors in a low-scoring match. Onewhero had the advantage of the wind in the first half but Waiuku scored first (unconverted) through their experienced forwards. A short time later Onewhero slotted their first penalty to make the score 5-3. After ill discipline from Waiuku, Onewhero pressed the line from a reversed penalty and then were awarded another penalty which was successfully kicked, to take the lead 6-5. However, Waiuku were dominant in the lineouts, scrums, rucks and mauls and they took the lead back just before halftime with a well worked move that resulted in a try to Brad Tuck-
er (unconverted). In the second half, Waiuku failed to take advantage of the wind despite strict instructions from the coaching staff. Dallen Olsen made several good breaks but handling errors and ill discipline saw these go unrewarded. Finally, a long kick down the field resulted in a ruck which gave Waiuku a penalty that Bayden Morey slotted. Late in the half, another long kick saw the forwards chase well and again apply pressure for another fine try. Onewhero were kept in the game by numerous penalties. With seconds to go they put pressure on Waiuku’s line, who failed to kick for touch and Onewhero gathered a late try which was converted to give a final score of 18-13 to Waiuku.
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The Easter round of Counties Power Club rugby proved to be the closest scoring round this season with matches starting on Thursday night. In sporting results it doesn’t get any closer than a draw and that’s exactly what happened between Pukekohe and Bombay with their 25-all score. Both sides scored two tries and two penalties each and are on equal points on the table, but Pukekohe sit in third with their points for and against difference. It was a tight tussle with plenty of turn over ball. Bombay starting the scoring with Ki Anufe slotting two penalties. Their hooker Shaun Muir scored his side’s first try from a Pukekohe line out. Pukekohe played catch up and closed the half time scored line with two tries and a penalty to reduce their deficit to 13-12 at halftime. In the second half Bombay scored almost straight away when Prop Sam Aiono crashed over the line which was converted by Anufe. Pukekohe replied with a converted try of their own which made it a one point game again. In the last ten minutes Pukekohe had the opportunity to score with a few penalties but Bombay had the last say of the game with a try to winger Sepuloni Tau-
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Waiuku Golf Club The Waiuku Golf Club has announced the May Midweek Open is to be sponsored by the Post Newspaper and features over $1000 in prizes across two divisions, and with prizes for gross, nett and stableford sections. The club has had excellent turnouts to its midweek opens in recent months, with well over 100 golfers at some of the events, and is hoping for another great field on Thursday May 8. The course has greened up quickly with recent rain and is expected to be in ideal condition. Bookings are available by contacting Waiuku Golf. Tuesday Haggle 1st Robert Anderson 41, 2nd Frank McGrath 41 Twos: Frank McGrath Wednesday Ladies 18 Holes Least Putts Div One ;1st Mary Hull 28, 2nd Joy James 29, 3rd Jocylyn Paterson 32
Div Two, 1st Yvonne Hunter 25, 2nd Coral Harman 27, 3rd Gaylene Bethell 31. Nearest The Pin, Joy James. 9 Hole Ladies S/fd Div One: 1st Fae Douglas 17, 2nd Carol Craig 13, 3rd Bev Laurent 11. Div Two, 1st Jan Whitcombe 19, 2nd Marjan Slappendal 17, 3rd Sharon Paterson 13 c/b Saturday Haggle Div One, 1st Frank McGrath 40, 2nd Courtney Maddern 40, 3rd Phil Thompson 39, 4th Kerry Martin 38, 5th Lalakai Matu 37. Div Two:1st Alan Bancroft 45, 2nd Ross Tindle 38, 3rd Peter Johnson 38, 4th Roger Read 37, 5th John Munro 37. Best Gross: Div One Courtney Maddern 72. Div Two; Peter Johnson 86 Twos: Les Edwards , John Ferregel, Peter Johnson, Frank McGrath, Jonathon Morley, Leon Robbie, Garry Wassell.
Waipipi Bowling Club results Waipipi Bowls has recently concluded a successful season recently. The results of the Barfoot & Thompson tournament played indoors at Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club The winners were: Richard Beatley, Sharon Perry, and Katie Garrett (Papatoetoe). 2nd: Chris Walker, Glyn Sunday and Len Cornley (Pukekohe). 3rd: Jim Garrick, Norm Hartland and Des Matich (Manurewa). After a very successful 2013 – 2014 season the following is the list of Waipipi’s club champions. Consistency Singles; (Gladys Kelleway Trophy) Winner: Colin Hull, Runner Up: Roy Hopping. Mens Pairs; (Ing Whittaker Cup), Winners: Roy Hopping & Tony Hickey, Runners Up: Frank Hagenson & Colin Bryant.
Mixed Pairs; (Westhead Cup), Winners: Roy Hopping & Pat Steger, Runners Up: Nola Hook & Mal White. Mixed Triples; (Gordon Westhead Memorial); Winners: Ron Adams, Tony Hickey & Colin Bryant, Runners Up: Frank Hagenson, John Inkster, Paul Pace & Pat Steger. Mens 5yrs & Under Singles; Winner: Eric Gillott, Runner Up: Colin Bryant. Ladies 5yrs & Under Singles; Winner: Pat Steger, Runner Up: Jan Harrison. Mens Singles; (C.E Hopping Cup); Winner: Roy Hopping, Runner Up: Dave Hook. Ladies Singles; (Aylward Cup); Winner: Ann Thomson, Runner Up: Nola Hook. Club Championship Singles; (Arthur Shuker Memorial); Winner: Roy Hopping, Runner Up: Colin Hull.
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Being a Waiuku soccer supporter means expecting the unexpected, and in two matches in the Northern League on Easter Weekend, Waiuku didn’t disappoint. On Saturday the team was thumped 5-0 by a mid-table Tauranga City side, and were scheduled to face league leaders Forest Hill Milford on Monday. Waiuku put Saturday’s result behind them and played a gritty, determined match, edging the visitors 3-2 to stay well in contention for a promotion spot in the league this season.
Men - Women - Children - All Ages Excellent Self Defence, Fitness, Discipline Opportunity for international training & competition (Traditional Okinawan Weapons, Sai Bo, Tonfa)
Phone Ray Irving: 021 115 9380 or Denise Walker: 021 354 208 for more information Pukekohe Dojo: 09 239 0272 Dojos in: Pukekohe - Waiuku - Hokitika - Westport New Dojos in: Drury - Maraetai Beach - Whakatane - Rotorua - Sri Lanka and Germany
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TOPCUT LAWNMOWING - reliable, clean, tidy job experienced operator. Ph Fred 09 235 5280, 021 902 552.
Drumming Lessons Full set up in Waiuku, no need to have a kit. Beginners to intermediate, theory, rhythm and grooves. Ph: Paul on 021 145 4478.
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BOATING REPAIRS - Dinghy or trailerboats; fibreglass or wooden. All jobs considered. Ph Tony on: 235 3545 or 021 598 662.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Need a few key people to help me open a new division in the health & nutrition business. Changing people’s lives. Part time $500-$1000. Full time $1000 - $10, 000. Ph: Marguerite 021 136 5344.
CARAVANS LONG TERM - Free local delivery from $60 per week plus bond. Ph: 09 232 1814.
CHIMNEY SWEEPING WINTER is coming - get it cleaned now. Inspection report - insurance receipt. Phone or txt 235 9212 or 021 147 0158. All calls returned.
CLEANING Vacant houses, windows, offices, carpet shampooing & exterior waterblasting. Plus maintenance. FREE quotes. Ph Allan or Lynette: 09 235 9333 or 027 272 6249.
FOR HIRE FIREWOOD splitter. Phone: 235 7733 or 021 305 111. Bouncy Castle Elephant, Tiger for kids. Sumo, Boxing, Jousting for Adults. Ph: 09 235 5297 or 0274 260 040.
FOR SALE FIREWOOD - Bargain. Mac/pine. 4 Metres: $300 Delivered. 2 Metres $170. Ph/txt: 021 744 970 or 235 0065. COCKY’S CORNER - For fencing & roofing iron, timber, hardware, plywood, pavers, gates, garden sheds & more. 123 Queen St, Waiuku. Ph: 235 9880 or 235 2386. Wood shavings for sale 200 Ltr bag $10 each. Ph: Naturally Wood by Design 09 235 2980 or email admin@naturallywood. co.nz. Fridge Freezer side by side. Brand new Samsung. Still Boxed $1,200 ono. Ph: 09 235 0571 or 027 5561484. Cosy 3 bedroom bungalow in Waiuku with fireplace on 515 sqm section. Close to Primary school & kindergarten. $329,000 ono. Ph: 021 047 8862 or 021 107 5930.
FREE REMOVAL - Any old scrap metal incl. old batteries, expired gas bottles, old cars, lawn mowers, etc. Ph Martin: 021 128 5953 or 238 3005. Free drop off depot for all your unwanted TV’s, computers, whiteware, etc. Recycle All Your Stuff Ltd. Unit 1 Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Road, Waiuku. Free pick up in Waiuku. Ph: 235 5769.
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FIREWOOD FIREWOOD for sale. Dry Mac & Gum mix. $80/ metre with free local delivery. Ph 235 9668 or 021 412 452. DON and Gaylyn's this season’s pine firewood. $75 per cube, delivered and stacked. Ph. 235 9588.
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.
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 Restaurant. Ph: 09 239 2964.
GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gardening, garden clearance, hedges. Clean, tidy & reliable. Call Brett 021 0211 7777 or 09 232 1276.
Massage Massage and sugar paste hair removal - brow shape/lash & brow tint. Ph: Moka (Natural Treatment) 235 0464 or 021 166 9674.
PETS POOCHIE PARK – Holiday home for dogs. Inspection welcome by arrangement. Phone: 09 235 0052 (Evenings) or 021 856 555. Email: pups@hotmail.co.nz for further information.
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.
SERVICES FREEVIEW - Digital Set Up UHF & Satellite. Ph: Dave 236 3519 or Ph/Txt: 021 2777006. Patumahoe. Confidential counselling for personal stress or work related anxiety. Consultation in your home. Ph: Heather BA psych. Ph. 022 1620 334. Deceased Estate House clearances and cleaning. Ph: 027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.
TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Downstairs from $90 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Upstairs from $110 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. WAREHOUSE SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Small, Med & Lge. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. WORKSHOP SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.
TUITION Gregg’s Drumming Tuition. Beginners to advanced. No drums required. Bookings ess. Theory & practical. Teacher of the winner of Waiuku’s X Factor 2013. Check us out on Facebook. Ph. 021 265 2780 or 238 7980.
Lessons in singing and piano (classical, jazz, contemporary). Songwriting and music theory tuition also available. Enrol now for term 2. Ph: Carol Gilfillan 021 054 4753 or email: cazjazz1@gmail. com.
WANTED TREES WANTED - Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph/txt Chris: 027 212 4590 or 235 0065. LEASE LAND for dairy support. Anything considered, references available. Ph: Andrew 021 271 2345. Winter Grazing for between 50 – 120 Calves - 9 months old. Will split if necessary - Contact 021 392 774.
WANTED TO BUY Antiques, collectables, old silver and gold jewellery, die cast toys, silver coins, Crown Lynn pottery old tin signs, retro, anything old & interesting. Ph: 235 8223 a/h. 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.
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WAIUKU BASKETBALL ASSN WOMEN’S WINTER LEAGUE 2014.
Waiuku Basketball Women’s Winter League will be commencing on Monday 12th May. For those wishing to enter, entry forms will be at Gary Pye’s 100% Electrical, Waiuku. Teams must consist of Year 9 and above. Entries must be returned by: Monday 7th May with subscriptions. Any enquiries please contact: Mrs J Edwards. Ph: 235 7571.
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RAFFLE RESULTS Waiuku Rugby Supporters Club EASTER BASKET RAFFLE Congratulations to our lucky winners: Ray Brown Garrick Lynch, Rachel Haines, Ewan-Xan Macaskill, Raaymakers. Sincere thanks to all who supported our raffle.
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Situations Vacant Nursery Workers PF Olsen Nursery is a progressive nursery based in Glenbrook. We specialize in growing containerized treestocks for forestry operations. Casual workers are required for the day to day operational activities carried out in the nursery. The season runs for proximity 6 months. All training will be given, but the ideal candidates will have the following attributes • Self motivated • Reliable/ honest • Positive can do attitude • Physically fit • Friendly relaxed attitude And will • Be residing in the Franklin area • Have own transport
Contact the Nursery Manager 09 235 3877
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PUBLIC NOTICE - ANZAC DAY SERVICES
Civic Service: 11.15am War Memorial Hall. Awhitu Central Assemble: 8.55am at Cenotaph for service at 9am.
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Lest we forget… Anzac Day Services – Friday 25 April PUBLIC NOTICES Waiuku Assemble: 10.15am War Memorial Hall. March off: 10.30am to Cenotaph. Wreath-laying at Cenotaph followed by march back to War Memorial Hall.
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PAINTING ROOFS & EXTERIOR Textured Ceilings - SPECIALISED COATINGS Hard wearing coatings for most surfaces. Terraces, Garage floors, Block walls etc. Epoxy coatings - Airless Spraying, Roofs Painted
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THE POST NEWSPAPER, APRIL 23, 2014
Free hearing aids at Wolfe Hearing under the new ACC Regulations The new ACC regulations have prompted Wolfe Hearing in Pukekohe and Papakura to offer a free trial of any hearing aids for 30 days!! – no strings attached – for the whole of May. Under the new ACC regulations any ACC claimant will be able to get at least a basic pair of hearing aids at Wolfe Hearing for FREE. In the past, the cost of a pair of hearing aids has put some people off getting hearing aids – even when they were part funded by ACC. The new regulations encourage ACC applicants with hearing loss to shop around for two quotes on hearing aids to compare prices. Audiologist and business owner, Angella Wolfe (B.A, M.Aud (Hons) MNZAS) believes this is a great thing. “Whilst some audiology companies might be a bit nervous about prospective clients shopping around for different hearing aids, we at Wolfe Hearing welcome it. We pride ourselves on offering the best service and most competitive prices – so we have no hesitation in providing a quote and advice on the cost of hearing aids.” We encourage anyone who
has been declined in the past or who couldn’t afford hearing aids to come in and see us to discuss how the upcoming changes will benefit them. Wolfe Hearing are holding special drop in days and will also be available any time in May to carry out a free 30 day trial of hearing aids. Many other companies offer a limited 7 day trial, however, we at Wolfe don’t believe this is enough time
Wolfe Hearing Audiologist Columba Park enjoys helping clients to hear again. “Being an audiologist gives me the opportunity to improve people’s quality of life. Hearing aids help to improve communication so finding the right solution is very important,” says Columba. “At Wolfe Hearing you will always receive top quality care and ethical advice.” Angella Wolfe says her biggest concern at the moment is that people are leaving it too long before getting their hearing checked. “I see many retired farmers, builders and contractors who have waited until their
to get used to hearing aids and doesn’t allow for the complexities of fine tuning required to match the hearing aid to a person’s degree of hearing loss. This is why we decided it would be better for our customers to experience any model of hearing aid over a longer period of time. Wolfe Hearing is an established audiology company with four clinics in Pukekohe, Papakura, Cambridge and Te Awamutu and have been around for 10 years.
One of the major advantages of coming to Wolfe Hearing is that we are fiercely independent. Many audiology clinics in New Zealand are now owned by a hearing aid company – a bit like a drug company owning your GP clinic! Well at Wolfe Hearing, we are not!! We stock hearing aids from Siemens, Widex, Oticon, Resound, Phonak, Bernafon, Starkey, Unitron – to name a few.
We are experts at fitting any of the different brands of hearing aids and are happy to give you an honest opinion on the pros and cons of various models. It also means we can shop around for the best price. To ensure you don’t miss out phone Wolfe Hearing to secure an appointment during May or visit the Pukekohe or Papakura clinics during their drop in days.
hearing gets really bad before coming in”, says Angella. The new regulations will help reduce the financial barrier, and make hearing aids more accessible to a greater number of people. The drop in days at Wolfe Hearing are especially useful to anyone who has been putting off getting their hearing aids checked. If you can’t make it to the drop in days you can call for an appointment any time during the month of May. Talk to Angella or Columba at Wolfe Hearing and take advantage of their great offer of a free hearing aid trial for Angella Wolfe (B.A, M.Aud (Hons) MNZAS) and Columba Park (MAud. (Hons), BSc. (Hons) MNZAS) . 30 days!
FREE TRIAL OF HEARING AIDS FOR 30 DAYS! Special offer available for the month of May. Drop in days: Papakura - Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th May Pukekohe - Wednesday 21st & Friday 23rd May 6 BROADWAY, PAPAKURA PH: 09 296 8492
We also offer: • FREE hearing checks • FREE hearing aid checks • FREE advice • Appointment necessary
40 KING STREET, PUKEKOHE PH: 09 239 2687