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Protests at local beaches Campaigners against plans to drill for oil 100km of the Raglan Coast attracted banners and signs at local beaches.

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Raeleene Stenklev-Gussey, Holly Laurence, Geneivre Stenklev-Gussey and Viv StenklevGussey were part of the community effort to pluck mangroves at Sandspit on Saturday. More pictures page17.

Round win for Cory Local racer Cory Holmes had a top day at Pukekohe in the Formula PAGE Firsts, recording not only a race win, but the overall Round title.

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No food for 15 hours before Pukekohe train near-miss

Two years on, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released a report into an incident in which a Hi-Rail vehicle was nearly struck by a passenger train near Pukekohe. The investigation, released on Thursday, revealed three safety issues that it says contributed to the incident, one of which was that the train controller had not eaten for 15 hours and his performance may have been hampered by low blood glucose levels. On 28 November 2011 a track maintenance gang arrived at the Crown Road level crossing near Paerata to relocate an 11-tonne hirail excavator from there to Pukekohe Station Yard about 5 kilometres away. A scheduled passenger train with seven people on board was due to pass through the

Crown Road level crossing on its way to Pukekohe. The train controller had authorised an unscheduled “training shuttle” train to proceed to Pukekohe several minutes ahead of the scheduled passenger train. The training shuttle looked just like the scheduled passenger train. Several minutes after the training shuttle had passed over the Crown Road level crossing, the person-in-charge of the track maintenance gang radioed the train controller and told him that “a subby [which was meant to be a reference to the scheduled suburban passenger train] had just gone past” and he requested track time to take the hi-rail excavator to Paerata. The train controller assumed that the person-in-charge was referring to the passenger

train and, without checking, authorised him to place a hi-rail vehicle and the hi-rail excavator on the tracks in front of the approaching passenger train. A short time later the train controller noticed the passenger train appear on his mimic screen and realised his error. He alerted the person-in-charge, who managed to get the hi-rail vehicle clear of the track just seconds before the passenger train passed, narrowly avoiding a collision. The train controller’s mistake was failing to check the whereabouts of the passenger train. He did not make that check, because he made an assumption based on the person-incharge of the worksite saying a “subby” had just passed his location. Continued on page 3.

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Just to be clear, this article is about why I believe the Greenpeace of today are rapidly losing the plot. When I was a young chap, at a local high school, I was a supporter of a number of things;. SAFE, which used to be all about saving animals from experiments, then Greenpeace, which used to be about saving the world from nuclear power and saving whales, and some organisation I can’t recall which was about ensuring we all were religious before we died. I also starved myself for 40 hours for some organisation (which, in retrospect should have been a cover for the marketing company for Barley Sugars), and collected money to save Pandas or Bears or something in South East Asia. Of course, now I am all grown up and living in the real world. I realise that we have to live in a world which is based on actuality, as opposed to dreams. The recent protests by people who associate themselves with Greenpeace are, in my opinion, misguided. While I would hate to actually call those people who turned up to our West Coast beaches ‘delusional’, seeing as how some of them are my friends, I would point out that anyone who actually believes their message needs to have their head read. Point 1: By far the majority of those that arrived at the beaches did so by car. Thereby utilising fossil fuels. Point 2: The people they are supposedly supporting are on boats which have diesel engines and gas cookers. (Umm, that’s fossil fuels again.).

Point 3: In terms of serious injury to New Zealanders, it is far more likely that there would be an injury on the road (by people attending the protest) than by any occurrence from the testing of oil drilling 100km from our coast. Point 4: Not that anyone who supports the Greenie movement could be bothered by actual facts, but most of what has been said about the likelihood of an oil spill is either a mistake (haha) or outright lies. Point 5: The suggestion recently that there is a 70% chance of an oil spill is, essentially, a complete fabrication, one which has received plenty of airtime however. To be fair, the suggestion that there was a 70 per cent chance of an oil spill was made up from a document that suggested there was a 70 per cent chance of an incident at an oil rig. Those incidents could have included a broken finger, a plant malfunction, or a breakage in an internal pipeline. It could have been almost anything, but it was presented as something that was being hidden from you. Of course, when the truth about the report came out, there wasn’t a mad rush of people opposing it issuing a correction. The organisation is out of control. In fact, one of the original founders of Greenpeace has recently said if we did what Greenpeace wanted, we would end up in the Stone Age. I’m not entirely sure that is what our readers want. Yet, somehow, the fact that a few people turned

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up to the beaches (on a sunny day!), made our national news. And not only made the news, but, was the lead item on most stations. That is appalling. But I guess it’s the way the media runs these days. I’ll be honest. I was asked by my company to cover the protest at Karioitahi. I said no. I was covering a bunch of other things that day, so I have no idea how many people actually turned up. To my mind, oil exploration is a fact of life, and we live in a society which is heavily dependent on fossil fuels. Trying to halt exploration is, I believe. futile and hypocritical from the people who still use the very fuels they are complaining about. We need oil, it’s as simple as that. I spent my time that weekend covering the clearing of mangroves on Sandspit Beach. I did my photos, did my interviews, then rolled up my jeans and got covered in mud working with people from our local community to actually make a difference. I went home filthy, muddy, wet and with a sense that I had helped my community in a project which will benefit our area. Plus, I went home knowing I had actually achieved something, And I think that project achieved more real benefits for our area than did the negativity of the protests on the weekend. As always, these are just my thoughts, send me yours at info@thepostnewspaper.co.nz

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Three reasons for near- Students ask for public views WE NEED miss on rail line ahead of Mayoral meeting

Continued from page 1 The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has identified three safety issues that contributed to the incident: • the train controller acted on an assumption rather than following proper procedures before authorising the track occupation ahead of the passenger train • the passenger train was travelling through a section of track where it was not electronically visible to the train controller when he authorised the track occupation • the train controller had not consumed any food for

about 15 hours before the incident and it could not be excluded that his performance was affected by his having a low blood glucose level. The report also discusses another factor that contributed to the incident. The driver of the passenger train had reduced the volume on his train radio to a lower level, so he was not aware that the train controller had authorised the maintenance gang to occupy the section of track ahead of his train. This meant that the driver missed the opportunity to alert the train controller to the potential collision.

Buddha owner sought Waiuku Police are holding a number of items at the Waiuku Station, including this large wooden Buddha, found on Kaiwaka Road in October. Other items include: September: Sony Cyber Camera – Bowen Street, Large Sum of Money – Bowen Street, Sony Camera – Waiuku. October: Childs Yellow Bike – Old New World, Waiuku, Yellow Plastic Mailbox – Maioro Road, Gold-painted Wooden Buddha – Kaiwaka Road, Childs Spiderman Bike – Matai Street, Tie Pin with Horse Head – Sandspit Road.

Questions over is another issue By Hamish, Tuakau College local transport isthe students will sues will be put raise. The level of to Mayor Len Brown by The Wai- sedimentation in the Waiuku estuuku College Student Advisory Board ary currently means the wharf area (WCSAB) on December 16 at Waiuku can only be accessed by boats at College. The meeting, from 2pm, is peak tides, yet Waiuku was once a open to the public, and people are major maritime link between Auckasked to write questions they would land the Waikato and there is polike addressed and leave them in tential for tourism, transport and drop boxes at local businesses. economic development through reThe WCSACB is a group built from vitalising the harbour. Year 10 to 13 College students who Rail links, particularly the linkage have come together of the Glenbrook Vintage Rail to the to address Waiuku’s issues and make their voices heard. Students say a key issue is the lack of public transport for Waiuku, something which is extremely limiting for younger members in the Waiuku who do not have cars or cannot afford to drive to Auckland for work or university on a regular basis. Waiuku students also feel let down as they say the region does not get fair value wharf area, and better access from for the rates which are paid toward Waiuku to the Pukekohe and Papatransport throughout the region. kura rail stations are also expected Currently Waiuku has only one to be on the agenda. bus service, which runs to Papakura Anyone who would like to have in the early morning and evening, questions raised at the meeting is something which students say is un- asked to supply them in writing and fair on people who have busy sched- drop them off at drop boxes located ules and cannot make these times. in Waiuku businesses New World, Developing water-borne trans- Sunset Surf And Turf and Bakers port between Waiuku and Auckland Shoes.

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Re “Rural fireworks should be banned” I am in total agreement with the content of the above letter. I too, think no fireworks should be able to be sold to other than those responsible for controlled, public events. I live in Waiuku township and endured fireworks for more than a week after 5 November. The rural writer’s concern for their horses applies to all animals. Dogs and cats are terrified by the loud bangs and noise of rockets, and my appeal to people to desist near where I live was to no avail. Next-door-neighbours set fireworks alight on successive nights well past 5 November, necessitating my continually

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soothing my pet in his agitation and distress. That so many adults engage in this childish activity says much for their immature atittude towards others - there are folk who are unwell/ill and such racket can be a distressing experience for them, as well as for people’s pets. The aftermath of fireworks was having to pick up the detritus of rockets in my backyard. I urge all people with a concern for others - human beings as well as animals - to give their support to having the sale of fireworks to anyone, banned, regardless of age. In urban areas, we should not have to endure successive nights of the dis-

turbance caused by neighbours setting off fireworks - that is selfish and inconsiderate behaviour. All those wishing to “enjoy” fireworks could attend a public event. Even there, I think that very loud fireworks should not be used. I noted that they were much louder than in my younger days. That is a form of noise pollution and is quite unnecessary. All those of a like mind to me and “name supplied, Waiuku” could write/ email their Member of Parliament, Dr Paul Hutchison. His email addresses are paul.hutchison@parliament.govt.nz and hunua.electorate@xtra.co.nz Name supplied Waiuku

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Hunua MP Dr Hutchison departs with a tragic legacy including the ETS, record treaty pay outs, gay marriage, Auckland Super City, Maori Statutory Board, 15% GST, fuel taxes and a muddled asset sales strategy. All from an MP who claims to represent a centre right political party? As he slips out the back door Dr. Paul takes aim at the elderly. He claims more health budget should go to the young. Sounds great but he really means on kids that are poorly parented. He claims the elderly won’t miss out but where does that budget come from? The government. They get money from the taxpayer and so the smoke and mirrors continue. Child abuse and dysfunctional family health issues have not abated despite eighty years of National and Labour spending billions. Both parties have failed to tackle the massive bureaucratic monster called the welfare state. Only when Dr. Paul and his cross party colleagues put the country’s interests ahead of their own and stop feeding this destructive beast will we turn things around. Until then we can all look forward to more abuse and neglect, increased taxation and selective rationing of healthcare. Kevin Campbell Waiuku

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This week’s Wow award goes to the local community members who joined the Mudlarks last weekend. As Dave Gribble, secretary of the Waiuku Estuary Restoration Trust said: Thanks from the Mudlarks for all those who turned out at the Sandspit on Saturday to help with pulling out the mangrove seedlings. It was very hard work on a hot day and there were some very tired people at the end of it. We were assisted by Stephanie from the council who was out there doing it with us and has the makings of a Mudlark if she ever wants a change from her day job. The council paid for the morning tea but a big thank you has to go to the ladies who did all the cooking and turned on a great spread. This was made so much easier because of the generosity of the yacht club in the use of their facilities. For me I think the day was summed up in the words of a young girl who said that she was there because she just wanted to make a difference. To everyone who came down & helped, you did just that.

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Protesters make their stand at Hamilton’s Gap An ‘albatross’ joined thirty people with colourful banners at the southern end of Hamilton’s Gap (Waimatuku) on Saturday at midday to protest about the government’s decision to allow Anadarko to begin deep sea oil drilling off the West Coast of the North Island this week. This remote beach seldom has more than a couple of carloads of visitors at a time, but it is deeply treasured by people of the Awhitu Peninsula and others who know about it. On Saturday the carpark was full, and locals made their views known, standing in a row in the waves with a variety of messages on home-made signs. In addition, In huge letters on the sand, someone had written: Safe, Yeah, Right!, and a local in an albatross costume stood on a rock with a placard saying “No Oil” “It’s the only time in 21 years I’ve seen Awhitu Peninsula people out protesting against a government decision,” said one of the group, “and we’re a pretty mixed bunch

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– farmers, lifestyle block owners, businesspeople, pensioners, artists – some old timers from early settler families and some very recent newcomers …but we all love this beach and hate the thought of potential oil spills.” Another protester had a banner questioning why we aren’t making more use of alternative energy sources – “The age of oil is past,” he said, “and New Zealand should be investing in innovative solar and wind power, not encouraging overseas oil companies to bore holes in the seabed at dangerous depths.” “And how many New Zealanders will have jobs on the Anadarko?” asked another. “All this talk about stimulating more local employment is nonsense.” Better-known beaches like Karioitahi and Raglan attracted larger protest groups on Saturday – over a thousand at Raglan – but this passionate crowd at Hamilton’s Gap clearly care just as deeply about the future of their beach, and the nation’s coastline.

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The Waiuku town swimming pool opened for business a week earlier than the same time last year, as summer weather descended on Franklin in force. The pool, which has had an upgrade in some areas of the changing rooms and the gardens, is expected to remain open until the end of March. In line with all council-operated pools in Auckland, entry is free to under-16s, and will be open from 7am to 5pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm on weekends. Under-4s must have a supervisor in the water with them at all times, while those aged 10 and under require adult supervision. The pool was opened with a blessing by Pukekohe’s Whare Hiku, as the lifeguard team for the pool gathered and final preparations were made to the pool area before Saturday’s opening. Free entry for all ages is something which Auckland Mayor Len Brown has promised to push for in this term, saying it is one of his 10 main policy commitments.

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“Free entry to swimming pools was a very successful initiative of the former Manukau City Council. It helps to promote water safety, exercise and healthy lifestyles. It is a great activity for families. In the last Mayoral term, free entry to council pools was implemented across the region for all aged under-16s. Mayor Brown is proposing that this be extended to all Aucklanders. “There are costs but these can be reduced by looking at sponsorships and partnerships with the private sector to see that the costs to ratepayers is minimised. I will direct council to investigate options for implementing this policy at the lowest cost. “While there was not enough support to have the policy extended across all Auckland for everyone in my first term, some local boards in the south of the region have maintained free entry for all by implementing a special rate. But in a second term I believe it can be introduced across the entire region for all.”

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A passion for writing for children By Rex Warwood Glenbrook Beach resident, Linda Dawley, born and raised in Prince Albert in the prairie province of Saskatchewan, Canada, has a passion for writing for children. She married a Kiwi, Leslie, and emigrated to New Zealand, via Australia in 1997. After a series of moves, they settled at Glenbrook Beach where they currently live. “Prior to coming to the beach we had moved house so many times I decided I needed a profession I could take anywhere,” says Linda, “so I went back to a long held dream of writing.” And a long-held dream it has been, considering her first work, The Woman Who Ran Faster that the Wind, was written when she was only seven or eight years old. “I still have the original story,” she says proudly. Linda attained her Diploma of Applied Writing with Northland Polytechnic and Learning Media’s School Journal and The Australian School Magazine, are home to her first children’s short stories. She is currently completing a course on short story writing with Longridge Writers and periodically completes online short courses. She has also done an online course with Writers Digest, titled ‘Novel Writing’ and has studied with writ-

ers such as Margie Lawson, Shirley Jump, Carol Hughes and Angela James to name a few. “When possible or available, I attend various day or weekend courses locally and my critique partners and I regularly communicate and review each other’s work.” The Tooth Fairy’s Mistake was her debut children’s novel, independently published in both print and ebook form and this has met with considerable success. It is the story about a curious child, Molly, and a worn out fairy, Annabelle, who are forced to team up but, anything can happen in this situation. Annabelle, who has been hard at work for one hundred years, desperately needs help but wonders how can they make it work? The answer comes from an unexpected source when Molly persuades Annabelle to take her to Fairyland. Here they discover Molly’s own magic... Advice from the Gnome of the Forest isn’t as good as they expected it to be. In the end it is the Grand Fairy who decides what has to be done. Unfortunately for Annabelle, it isn’t easy dealing with Molly’s all-too human habits. She has to learn patience and Molly has to learn to do what she’s told! There are two other books of the ‘Tooth Fairy’ series in progress at the moment her

newest book with a different focus, Wee Mac, is almost ready for publication. Wee Mac is a telepathic dog who helps twelve year old Jane through grief and loneliness. Jane, who has recently lost her mother, leaves New Zealand with her father to live in Scotland for three months. Angus, the Bard of the village tells her stories of the seal people called, Selkies, who are spirits of the dead and of Kelpies, horses who go under the sea. “Jane, now convinced her mum is a selkie, is determined to find her. “But,” adds Linda, “readers will have to wait for the book’s launch to find out if Jane is successful. I am expecting the book to be on sale early next year.” While being a writer is a somewhat solitary existence, Linda says it is also a worldly thing, which can bring a lot of joy and learning to the reader, as well as a good deal of satisfaction to the author. “I have loved books and stories all my life and in times of great joy or great sadness I find security in a book—especially a well written book. “My goal, obviously, is to make a decent living from my writing but, if I can provide an exciting story for the reader, if the reader can escape turbulence in their life, learn more about themselves, or just relax, then I have achieved something of

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Andy Warhol may have had Pop Art, but Pukekohe has pop-up art with the opening this Saturday of what has been described as ‘a small pop-up store with a big heart.’ Located in the historic building between the Pukekohe main street and Foodtown, Iti Nui/little big hits Pukekohe until Christmas, and features local art and crafts. The initiative comes from local women Suzette van Dorsser and Carla Parry, who see it as a great opportunity to showcase the abundance of talent within the Franklin community. Ranging from affordable printmaking, works on paper, ceramics, paintings and locally crafted high quality jewellery,the store promises to be aimed at the varying budgets of local people. Carla says, “Head to the little building with the red roof, say hi and get ready to fill your stockings!”

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Trees raise community funds Library closes for renovation The Waiuku Library is to close from the end of the day on December 7, and will reopen on Wednesday, December 18, as it refurbishes its premises. The Library will be increasing its floor space to include the old council chambers. Work began on the chambers area refurbishment in early November. The walls have been stripped back for painting and lighting will be improved. The non-fiction collection will be moving into the revamped area and the rest of the collection will expand throughout the old space. New carpet will be laid throughout the foyer and library, and there is a display in the library

Selling Christmas trees is an annual event for the Franklin Pakeke Lions Club, in fact, it is the club’s major fund-raiser each year. The trees are planted on a rotational basis and members nurture them at two properties, in Yates Road and at Counties Racing Club, Manukau Road, Pukekohe. There are 3,000 in the ground at any one time at various stages of growth and the fertilising, weeding and pruning is done voluntarily by members on a monthly basis throughout the year. On Thursday, December 5, the best of these trees will be offered for sale at three venues in Pukekohe, Pak ‘n Save (Queen Street), Countdown (Tobin Street) and The Warehouse (Manukau Road). Prices will start at $25 per tree. The Franklin Pakekes have been growing Christmas trees for 21 years and their popularity has been evident in recent times where the numbers sold have grown to 900 last year. The club is catering for over 1,000 this year. Most of the members are retired but they enjoy working for the community, and they

enjoy the camaraderie which goes with the project. The proceeds from the sale of Christmas trees goes back into the community, into such charities as Kidz First Hospital and Camp Quality. The Club is always looking for new members, and meet twice per month. One is for a dinner meeting with a guest speaker at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club and the other is a business meeting held at the former Pukekohe Borough Council building (now Plunket) on the corner of Edinburgh and Wesley Streets. “We welcome new members,” says spokesperson, Ron Wellwood who is happy to accept phone calls from anyone interested in joining this group of public spirited people. Those wanting to pre-order Christmas trees are also welcome to call him on 09 239 2155. Above: Showing” the flag”: Proudly holding the Franklin Pakeke Lion’s Club’s banner during a Christmas tree working bee are (from left); Merv Laws, Warwick Deighton, Ron Wellwod, Ken Garret, Graeme Gill, Athol Golding and Ivan Gale.

showing the colour scheme and new layout. The library will also gain two more public internet computers (making six in total) and move over to Tomizone Wifi during the closure period, which will bring it in line with other council wifi networks. Council says the carpet tiles are procured through a local supplier and were chosen for their durability, adding that they are also easy to maintain and cost-effective. Council could not confirm the cost of the project, a spokesperson saying various aspects of the upgrade were being done by different sectors of council, and she was unable to provide a total costing.

Inspiration from her home Local artist Yana Meech is exhibiting at the Franklin Arts Centre Community Gallery, with an exhibition which runs until December 5. Yana lives in Ararimu and belongs to the Papakura art group. A self taught artist she mainly paints in acrylic on canvas, experimenting with many different styles from contemporary landscape to abstract. Working out of a purpose built art studio at her country home makes the perfect location for her artistic work. Much of Yana’s inspiration comes from her surroundings and her own mood. Her works sells throughout New Zealand and overseas including UK, Scotland, Australia and the United States. Yana has exhibited extensively, from the Hibiscus Art Show in Orewato the New Zealand Art Show in Wellington. She was placed second in the acrylics section at the 2011 Franklin Arts Festival.

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Shuttle trains from Papakura boost Thomas Day crowds Please send your entry to: Waiuku Christmas Colouring Competition P.O Box 78, Waiuku 2123 or drop off at Barfoot & Thompson Entries close: 6th Dec 2013 Winners will be notified by: 10th Dec 2013

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WAIUKU CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday 14th DEC

Glenbrook Vintage Railway ran one of its popular “Thomas” weekends earlier this month at Glenbrook. Fine weather attracted big crowds estimated to total 8000 people for the weekend. A big contributor to numbers attending likely came from the special shuttle trains running between Papakura and Glenbrook, channelling people from across the Auckland metro railway network to Glenbrook. The shuttle trains were provided by Transdev, the company which is contracted by Auckland Transport to run suburban trains. Under the umbrella of their ‘Spirit’ (staff workplace giving) programme, Transdev decided to support the event to help community share in the love of rail and raise money for a charity. Beginning as a staff suggestion the family based activity which gives pleasure to a range of age groups fit the company’s community sponsorship criteria perfectly. The biannual Thomas weekends are eagerly anticipated by children especially, and the provision of shuttle trains to a Day Out With Thomas would provide low cost transport to the event for a large number of people from metropolitan Auckland. It also would give the public a chance to ride a train on the Mission Bush branch line. The fare to travel on the shuttle trains was a gold coin donation, which was given to the Starship Hospital Air Ambulance fund a Transdev Spirit charity partner. A year ago, Transdev management agreed to support the November 2013 Thomas weekend and run shuttle trains to Glenbrook from Papakura. Importantly, this was to fundamentally be an event run by Transdev staff volunteers who gave their own time throughout the year organising the event and on the day operating the trains.

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Partner organisations also supported the event, including Kiwirail (track access), Auckland Transport (trains) and Murphy buses (back-up buses). The day was a combined effort from these organisations prominent in the delivery of Auckland transport. A lot of behind the scenes planning was necessary to arrange shuttle trains on a route not normally serviced by passenger train. ‘ Early planning helped ensure the network would not be shut down for electrification engineering works that weekend. Training was required to certify drivers and Train Managers for operating the Mission Bush Branch and a safety plan drafted to demonstrate that passengers could get on and off the train safely using portable stairs where there are no platforms on the mainline. Customers were mostly families with very young children, together with many babies in pushchairs. A highlight of the volunteers’ day was to see the faces of children as they stepped out of the train door at Glenbrook where they could immediately see their beloved Thomas with his troublesome trucks chuffing along his siding. The majority of customers rode the train to Fernleigh (Waiuku) but some came just to ride behind Thomas. There were some very weary volunteers by end of each day, but many children and their families had had a fantastic day and the Glenbrook Railway was well rewarded for their efforts, and a donation of over $1300 has been made to the Starship Hospital Air Ambulance fund. Transdev staff will be doing an event debrief happy in the knowledge that the team made many families very happy and helped the Glenbrook Vintage Railway put on a fabulous day for all.

THE POST NEWSPAPER, NOVEMBER 26, 2013

This way to the home you deserve! Stonewood Homes Auckland South has been established in the local area for the last couple of years, quietly building on their reputation and becoming a significant force in local residential building. “That’s because we pride ourselves on our attention to detail, and the best possible customer service” says Managing Director, Gavin Arnet. “We also have a strong focus on building beautiful homes that our clients can move in and enjoy, secure in the knowledge that their home will be more cost effective to run, and better for the environment as well.” As an added bonus, those who sign up for their new Stonewood home now can enjoy two very special offers – a free upgrade to superior European Bosch appliances, and photovoltaic power for just $3999, less than half the normal price. “With savings of up to 50% on your power bills, this should pay for itself in just a few years,” explains Gavin.

New showhome a welcome addition Both Gavin and the rest of the Stonewood team are very excited about their new Stonewood showhome in Pokeno, which opened on Sunday. “This home showcases all the very best innovations and features which have made Stonewood such a leading light in the New Zealand homebuilding industry,” explains New Home Consultant Kieran Walsh. “It has been cleverly designed so it is neatly divided into two wings with family bedrooms at one end and a substantial private master suite at

Got a few dollars tucked away for your new home? Be in before Christmas! Phone Marleen Ohms

Above: The new Stonewood showhome open in Pokeno. the other. The central living area of the home boasts a separate formal lounge, handy study and sunny family living / dining. “The fabulous galley kitchen even has its own scullery with sink, to keep all the everyday clutter well out of sight.”

Your home the way you want it. As one of the biggest homebuilding companies in New Zealand, Stonewood Homes offer a wide range of house plan designs spread across a number of plan ranges. “Everything from modular housing for farm workers, to stunning lifestyle homes,” comments New Home Con-

sultant Ellen McGlade. But she is also quick to point out that clients are by no means limited to these plans. “We can mix and match plans to suit clients’ needs, or our architects and designers will work closely with you to create a house that is uniquely yours. “We even offer free onsite visits when people first start looking to build. This helps with important factors such as how to site the home to ensure privacy, and the best way to make the most of sun and views.” Other exclusive benefits include the Stonewoodconnect™ online communication system - a stunning innovation which keeps you in touch with your home’s progress, no matter where in the world you are.

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11 Bowen Street, Waiuku

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Open Home: Sun: 1.00 – 1.30pm 8 Bayview Drive

FAMILY DREAM HOME $PBN Excellent location, private 5 double bedrooms + study. 3 Bathrooms + ensuite, rumpus room, extra shedding. In ground swimming pool, solar power, 2 ovens & butlers pantry. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

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WAIUKU EXTENDED FAMILY EXTENDED SPACE- $699,000

Main house consisting of 3 double bedrooms - one with ensuite. In addition there is also an attached sep 1 bedroom unit with its own bathroom & kitchenette. Set on elevated 1512m2 site with triple car garaging. Desirable Bay View Drive. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh392 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

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GLENBROOK WAITANGI FALLS ROAD- $799,000

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

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This outstanding building site on 8.37ha is available to one lucky purchaser. Power & phone to gate & an easement to bore water. Driving access to Karioitahi Beach &freshwater lake stocked with trout. Only 5mins from Waiuku, 40 mins to Auckland Airport & an hour to Auckland CBD. Call now to view this exciting lifestyle opportunity in a superior gated subdivision (two other larger blocks also available for sale).

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

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf696 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

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

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

Open Home: Sun 2.00 – 2.30pm 165 Colombo Road

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ON THE BEACH - $530,000

Awhitu Peninsula beach front property with 180 degree Manukau Harbour views. Two storey, 3 bedroom modern bach with North facing decks for entertaining. Quiet and relaxing location. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh538 & osbf664 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075 Julie Quilty ph a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243

Stunning water view on an acre of land with this 5 bedroom golden home. Extra shedding with large rumpus/games room. Lovely indoor/ outdoor flow with pizza oven & open fire place. 10-12 minutes from Waiuku.

Mature plantings, tree lined driveway & fully fenced. Suitable for car enthusiasts as this home has a double garage with internal entry & a 10 x 7 Total span garage + off street parking. 4 double bedrooms, master has ensuite, open plan living with family room. Set on 2952m2 down private row. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh731

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

GOLDEN DELIGHT $629,000

PARK LIKE SETTING $630,000

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

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Open Home: Sun 11.00 – 11.30am 106 Waitangi Falls Rd

WAIPIPI RURAL OASIS - $675,000

10 acres of gentle contour land set in a quiet rural location. 3 brms, open plan with 4 bay shedding 5 mins from Waiuku. Phone Marleen to view.

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Open Home: Sun 3.00 – 3.30pm 197 Kitchener Road

PEACE & PRIVACY $495,000 Over an acre of mature plantings, natural spring with gentle flow. 3 bedrooms, open plan with 2 bedroom sleepout. Lovely outdoor decking to enjoy sunsets & bbqs. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf699 & osbh724

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WAIUKU A MANS PARADISE - $485,000

WAIUKU EASY LIVING - $379,000

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf676 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075

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Yes! Calling all men. A 180m2 shed incl 72m2 of living consisting of 2 bedrooms & open plan living & kitchen opening onto a sunny patio with a great rural outlook. Set on 1.26 ha only 3 km from the popular Karioitahi Beach. So come on guys, live the dream and give me a call to view your piece of paradise.

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.

ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED $479,000

LIFESTYLE STARTER $449,000

This is a truly beautiful home with loads of features. Master has ensuite & walk in robe, craft room, spa room & if you enjoy room in the garage you will love this. Zoned for Sandspit Road School. Phone Marleen to View.

1.8Ha. A great starter, well priced. 3 Bedroom Initial Home, 2 bay shed and fantastic views. Currently running sheep and horses. This private property is located approx 10 mins drive from Waiuku. To view, please phone Ray

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh739

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

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

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SECLUDED HIDEAWAY - $409,000

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

Open Home: Sun 12.00 – 12.30pm 1 Campbell St

VIEWS, POSITION & POSSIBILITIES - $PBN

HOME SWEET HOME $369,000

Check out this solid as a rock, yesteryear home located so close to town on a 1012m2 section. Short walk to Super Value, shorter walk to the Cossie Club. Phone now for an appointment to view. WAIUKU NEW LISTING!!

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh737 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082

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Cute 3 bedroom renovated 1950's home on a generous 836m2 section. Fully fenced private section with a huge double garage, safe for the family and pets. Move in and enjoy.

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STOP, LOOK, BUY!! $369,000

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

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MODERN HOME WITH A VIEW - $420,000

Set in quiet, friendly cul de sac in a well established street. 4 bedrooms, master has ensuite. Lovely flow from lounge to outdoor patio area. Fully fenced backyard with vege patch & garden shed. Double garage with internal entry. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. NEW LISTING!!

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WAIUKU BRING HAMMER AND PAINT - $350,000

COUNTRY LIVING - $334,000

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Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082

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

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

WAIUKU NEST OR INVEST - $329,000

WAIUKU SERIOUSLY SELLING - $309,000

WAIUKU HANDY TO TOWN - $299,000

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

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Ideal 1st home or investment. 3 bedrooms, open plan living. 2 sep single garages. Elevated 945m2 section close to school. Be in quick for this one.

VENDORS ON A DEADLINE $275,000

This lovely two bedroom home has open plan living with modern bathroom. Heat pump and wood burner. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

NEW LISTING!!

This is a hot property for investment or 1st home. 3 bedrooms, open plan living, fully fenced terraced back yard. Handy to college, medical centre & Waiuku township. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

SECURE AN AFFORDABLE SECTION TODAY $245,000 Nestled in a quiet peaceful valley on edge of townswhip are these 5 prime building sites ranging from 1/2 acre to 3/4 acre. All sites fully serviced. Well priced. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbs458

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

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A venerable double bass which, in the hands of local musician Ivan T Smith, brought music to the township for many years, was donated to the Waiuku Museum last week. Ivan was the first patron of the Waiuku Country Music Club and, although not an original member of the club, he joined very soon after the club moved bases from the Country Club to the Cosmopolitan Club. Bruce Robinson, president of the club, said “Ivan had an ability to converse with most people and was an active member and patron of various clubs around town. There would not be too many locals who do not remember I.T. Smith, and ther are bound to be lots of stories that could be told about him in a fond way. “We enjoyed his company as much as he enjoyed ours. One of his favourite days out with the Country Music Club was the Junior Talent Quest. He regularly donated his time and money to ensure that the local talent had a chance to showcase

their enormous talent. Many have since gone on to a bigger and brighter future with their music.” The club thanked the museum for accepting the donation on behalf of the family and the club, and Bruce said he felt Ivan would be thrilled to know his beloved double bass was on display, although it had a tough life at times. “The double bass had a pretty hard life with Ivan. But he always had it repaired and at every opportunity he would jump up on stage and perform with the band and give it a twirl. Maybe the stage was too high, as he seemed to lose control of it at times in the twirl movement!” Below: Accepting Ivan T Smith’s double bass on behalf of the Waiuku Museum were, (left), chairman Richard Garvey, and Peter Hook. At right, represnting the Country Music Club, were Bruce Robinson and Rex Tawharu.

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Mud, mangroves, and morning tea! The Mudlarks and the community gathered at Sandspit Reserve on Saturday to clear hundreds of mangrove seedlings near the Waiuku Yacht Club. A muddy morning was followed by a delicious morning tea and a shared sense of cameraderie. Left: Auckland Council volunteer co-ordinator Stephanie Mcleod, with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mudlark Ted,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; gets into the spirit of the day. Below left: Bev Shuker and Lachlan Murphy collect yet another sack of mangroves.

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fourth on the grid for the first race.” A good start and a move into second, then first showed the pace of the car, and was the first time he had led a race at this level. However he dropped back to the field, but managed to finish third. The second race saw a better result, and his first win, although it was under a red flag. “The race was red flagged with one lap to go meaning I was the winner for the race which was my first ever win. I was a little gutted about the race getting red flagged because my first win was under safety car but I’m still happy with the points and I’ll take the win,” he said. In the final race Cory snatched a break on the field, managing to move from fifth to first in the reverse-grid event. “Throughout the eight lap race I was able to get a one second lead each lap which allowed me to have a seven second lead on the rest on the field. “With one lap to go I could not believe that this was actually happening, it was the best feeling I have ever felt in my racing journey with Formula First. “I crossed the line coming first and with a round win. Overall in Pukekohe I came out with a third, and two firsts which was great points and a huge confidence booster. “ I’m on the right track so far and achieving some of my goals for the season,” he said. The next round is at Taupo on 4-5th January. Above: Cory’s team provides some shade in the hot conditions. Photos courtesy of Craig Smith, Holeshotz Photography.

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The 20 lap feature race started with 15 cars battling it out for Round Champion. Glenn did exceptionally well to hold the Mitre 10 Trade Racing Sprintcar in 10th place while all the other drivers wrestled their Sprintcars around the lumps and bumps. After the mighty crash in the first round, the team said “It was awesome to finish the nights racing with the Sprintcar all in one piece!

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Award-winning Tuakau author prepares her latest book Tuakau resident, Janet Pates with her first published book, won the Tom Fitzgibbon Award for Children’s Literature in New Zealand. Janet spent her childhood in Te Kohanga but moved to the Far North with her parents when she completed her teacher training at Ardmore Teachers College in the 1950s and took a teaching job in Okaihau. Later, she married Victor Pates and moved to Atiamuri where they farmed for twelve years. The couple then moved to the Far North where they farmed then later ran a sports shop in Kaitaia and became involved in fishing and diving. This experience became the back-drop to her first children’s adventure book called Mystery at Tui Bay, which is set at a beach camping ground and tells the story of a runaway boy who is befriended by two children, touching on issues of loss, loneliness and friendship. It was with this book that Janet won the Tom Fitzgibbon Award, named after the man who was, for many years Head of the English Department at North Shore Teachers’ College and the Auckland College of Education. Tom founded the Children’s Literature Association of New Zealand and later became the first chairperson of the New Zealand Children’s Literature Foundation. The annual award is administered by Storylines and is sponsored by Scholastic New Zealand with the first prize of $1,500 going to the author of a work of fiction for children aged between seven and 13 years of age. “This book was included in the Storylines notable book list in 2004 and has been widely used as a teaching resource in schools,” says Janet. “It is typically Kiwi, I think that is why children relate to it.” Janet says she has always dabbled in writing, even from her early years but it wasn’t really until she had children that she took it seriously. “I used to write stories for our children, and I carried this

By Rex Warwood on for my grandchildren, providing them with enjoyment.” After moving to Tuakau twenty five years ago, she took that a step further when she attended a Creative Writing course with Jenny Haworth at Pukekohe High School, out of which grew the Franklin Writer’s Group which is still going today. Janet enjoys her involvement in the community where she is a member of the Tuakau Museum committee. She has written a booklet for the museum on the historic, Alexandra redoubt and was much involved in the recent 150th commemoration of the redoubt. Janet recently published another book, Godwits & Gan-

nets, a collection of adult New Zealand stories, which has proved to be very popular. Godwits & Gannets has been described by Graham Beals of Zenith Publishing Group Ltd, as being ‘filled with humour, pathos and quirkiness’. It was Graeme Beals too who stated that Janet, like Steinbeck, has a simplicity of style, and a diversity of topics that makes her collected works fun to read and re-read”. He says: “In our busy lives, her stories can be fully enjoyed and savoured in the short moments of time afforded by a ride on public transport, a lunch break or the few moments before lights out.” This is an ideal book to leave by a guest’s bedside or as a gift for an overseas visitor. The stories range from humorous yarns to more serious portrayals of New Zealand rural and small town life. It is available directly from the author at $20 per copy. In recent times Janet has been busy writing another children’s adventure story,; she has been producing ‘flash fiction’ on the Internet, a series of non-fiction and factual articles based on local history and is also ‘playing with a ‘memoir’. “This is about my singularly ordinary life,” she jokes with a smile. Her latest book is titled Aka Peabrain and has a completely different setting from her previous works. “It deals with boys attempting to raise money for a school trip, as things are pretty tight at home,” she says. “They get into all sorts of scrapes. ‘Peabrain’ ends up finding some old coins but he is shadowed by someone who thinks these coins are extremely valuable so this provides suspense to the story.” Janet is hoping to have the book in stores by Christmas and will be looking to have it distributed into schools as well. The book can be obtained from her directly also and orders will be taken via email: macrose@xtra.co.nz Left: Award-winning author, Janet Pates of Tuakau, has a new children’s book being prepared for Christmas.

Stunning floral creations enthrall at St Andrews Centre Waiuku’s St Andrews Centre drew throngs of people to the church and hall over three days last week as it hosted its annual Floral Festival and Rose Show. From delicate and intricate icing creations from the Waiuku Cake Decorating Club, to hundreds of fragrant and stunning blooms in the Rose Show, to a series of quirky and imaginative floral art creations, there was something to attract the eye at every turn. The hugely successful show included a ‘spring’ theme, which utilised the springs of an old mattress to hold a floral clock, which actually worked, while a variety of flowers created a backdrop and even the ‘pendulums’ of the clock. While the sweltering heat of the weekend took its toll on some of the roses as the show wore on, the hall was still a magical sight, as floral enthusiasts of all ages enjoyed a walk through what is fast becoming one of the must-see events on the local gardening and art scene.

Above: Audrey Packer and Michale Gleeson admire the roses at the Rose Show. Far right: Christine Russell’s prizewinning single rose in frame. Right: Doug Grant won the ‘Five Blooms’ section. Bottom right: Tricking the eye was this amazing rose made of icing by Raewyn Smith, which won first prize. Below and left: the theme of Country Calendar was epitomised by colourful and innovative displays.

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The West Coast has been fishing extremely well for snapper, fish are plentiful in depths between 50 and 60m. It doesn’t seem to matter too much where you stop, the fishing has been spectacular. Sharks haven’t been too much of a problem but you can usually count on the odd one to try and spoil your day. While mullet has always been the bait of choice for most west coast fishermen, snapper are taking almost anything you drop in front of them. Although there have been a few very big snapper caught, most fish tend to be in the two to four kg range, perfect eaters! Limit catches are generally easy and many anglers are choosing a self imposed limit of 40cm or so. The coast can be a cruel place if you aren’t prepared so don’t be tempted to take risks for a few fish if you don’t understand the conditions. Surfcasters have also benefitted from the good weather, fishing the coast either side of low tide when the swells are small being the most successful time to catch a fish off the beach. Harbour fishers haven’t been enjoying the same success but the occasional snapper to 50cm is turning up amongst the hordes of small fish. Gurnard are still in good condition and it’s possible to get a good catch of them with the right approach. If you are heading out on the harbour try dredging for scallops, they are plentiful and in prime condition. Make sure you know the rules, taking a boat load of kids doesn’t entitle you to take their limit unless they are actively involved in the harvesting. Counties Sport Fishing Club have our annual One Base four day fishing competition in early February and we cater for both west coast and harbour fishermen, it’s a great event with great prizes and one lucky angler will be taking away a fantastic Atomix boat package, look for it in this year’s Christmas Parade. Take your opportunities when you can and remember to lodge a trip report when you head out boating - By Smudge.

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A treat for children of all ages, the Waiuku Christmas Display, created by Jim and Phyl Sneddon (above), opens in the Waiuku Town Hall this weekend with an even bigger selection of Santas and Christmas themes than ever before. Open until Christmas Eve, the display this year features something even more special - a talking reindeer which can chat to some of the passersby! Drawing thousands to Waiuku each year, the display has this year partnered with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway to add to the enjoyment of a day out.

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Waiukuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dr Mark Eustace completed a gruelling Ultramarathon on the weekend as part of his drive to raise funds for a new surf lifesaving facility. I am happy to report I just made it in the blistering heat to finish the Kauri Run Ultra on Saturday. The drive to Fletchers Bay at the northern tip of the Coromandel was awesome with spectacular views and some hairy gravel roads as we took a detour en route to Port Charles to check out the first transition stop on Friday. The day started at 4 am with breakfast and a final briefing before the mad few Ultra enthusiasts set off at 5.30am as dawn was breaking. The first 10 km along the Coromandel Walkway was the most stunning scenery and enjoyable running of the day with not too many and not too steep hills and fresh legs and the cool morning air. From there along Stoney Bay Road to the first Aid station near Port Charles. The next section had some steeper climbs including the descent to Potiki Bay with some enjoyable bush running. After crossing some farmland and a few kms on the gravel road we arrived at Waikawau Aid station and 38kms into the race still feeling pretty good. Leaving Waikawau at about 10am the temperatures were rising and the biggest climb of the day began with about 16kms of mostly climbing up till around 500 metres at the top of the Coromandel central divide. Not long into this section the wheels started to fall off and the good pace I had kept up over the first 38kms came back to bite me. At around the 45km mark I started getting the head spins and increasing nausea ending with an inevitable bout of vomiting when I collapsed on the side of the trail. My fellow competitors were awesome with several of them giving me salt and other supplies but mostly moral support walking with me to the next two checkpoints. With 17kms to go at the top of the hill I rested at the checkpoint there and after lots of oranges, fluids and Cramp-Stop I started to come right and was able to jog on slowly finally getting to the Kennedy Bay Rd Aid station where Jo (my amazing support person for the whole day) and my good friend Wayne Knight were waiting patiently. From here Wayne joined me for the final

8kms ascent to the highest point of the day at Kaipawa Trig (560metres) before the final 5km descent to Coromandel town and the welcoming finish line. Thanks to all those who have sponsored me but anyone keen to do so it is not too late with all donations going to the Karioitahi Surf Life Club for their awesome new premises. Donations can be made at the Waiuku branch of the ASB, the Waiuku Post or Waiuku Health Centre, or direct to the Karioitahi Surf Life Club account: ASB (Waiuku) 12-3044-0320181-00, Reference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ultra marathon.

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ment. which was sponsored by Grahams Funeral Services and Hortigro / Wet and Forget. Winners on the day were the Pukekohe team: of Henry Mercer (Sk) John Deverell, and Bev Morgan. Runners up were a Hunua Team consisting of Frankie Lim (Sk) Peter and Pauline Hayward. Third placing went to another Pukekohe team: Yvonne Irwin (Sk) Tom Bracken, Pat McArthur. The winning Buckland Team was Martin Wijdeven (Sk), Jim Petrie, and Mike Moffatt. Waipipi Bowling Club: The results of the tournament played on Thursday, November 21 saw the winners announced as Marama Onehi, Andrea Williams and Margaret Cafell of Waiuku. Second was Frank Hagenson, Margaret Maurice and Paul Pace of Waipipi. Third were Mike Stone, Helen Aarts and Bob Main of Buckland. Youth Games The University of Waikato

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Sports results in brief Waiuku Golf Club: Saturday Haggle: Division One, 1st David Bates 44, 2nd Paul Loosemore 43, 3rd Dave Yandall 42, 4th Rory Kimber 41, 5th Craig Chambers 38, 6th Larry Cureen 38, 7th Fred Watts 38. Division Two: 1st Amando Pereira 43, 2nd Jim Cotter 43, 3rd Brougham Windleburn 42, 4th Lee Mitchell 41, 5th Malcolm Turner 40, Aaron, 6th Andy Young 40, 7th Todd Selwyn 38 Best Gross Division One: Fred Watts 72. Best Gross Division Two: Jim Cotter 83. Presidents Trophy Winner; David Bates 63. Vice Presidents Trophy Winner; AmandoPereira 64. Twos: Aaran Capes, Andrew Fennell, Todd Geayley, Nev Keys, Paul Loosemore, Mark Mackey, Frank McGrath, John Morris (2, Caine Robbie, Gary Wassell, Dave Yandall. Buckland Bowling Club: Some 22 Teams were welcomed to Buckland Bowling Club on November 20 to enjoy a ‘Mixed Triples’ tourna-

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is sponsoring the 2013 New Zealand Youth Games taking place from December 5-10. Close to 4000 secondary school athletes from 17 sporting codes are expected to attend. The games will take place across Hamilton city, at venues such as Fraser High School, Claudelands Arena, Porritt Stadium and YMCA. Sporting Awards The Counties Manukau Sporting Excellence Awards will be held this Friday evening, between 6.00pm and 10pm, at the Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Auckland. Held in association with HEB Construction Ltd, the awards again this year feature 12 categories, including the prestigious Sportsman and Sportswomen of the Year. A new addition to the awards for 2013 is a Counties Manukau Sport - School Sport Award. For ticket details contact Deanne Thomas (Dee) deannet@cmsport.co.nz or phone 09 269 0182.

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

$1000 mid week opens 2nd Thursday of month Play All Year Round in a Golf Cart

Big Guns at Pukekohe this weekend

The final round of the 2013 UDC New Zealand V8 Ute series takes place at Pukekohe over the weekend of November 29,30 and December 1 and it is still all to play for, though only the series leader has it all to lose. Chris ‘Hammer Time’ Hanley has been the most competitive ‘all-round’ driver for the duration of the 2013 series, which has included rounds at Hampton Downs, Taupo, Ruapuna Park and Pukekohe as the major support class for the BNT SuperTourers in the Hankook Super Series. Determined to follow in the footsteps of other NZ Ute series winners like Andrew Waite, Matt Lockwood and Chris Pither and step up to the leading V8 racing series in New Zealand and Australia, Hanley has been competitive everywhere, bagging wins and more importantly putting in some great drives from low grid positions often determined by the series marble draw and reverse marble draw formats to secure good points hauls from each of the championship rounds. He heads into the final round at Pukekohe with

a healthy points lead - 66 points in fact - ahead of his nearest rival Mike ‘Buzz’ Lightfoot. If it all went wrong for Hanley, however, either Lightfoot or Peter ‘Kaos’ Ward could snatch the title from his grasp. Hanley’s year has been clean so far and he has been a series ‘master’ in heavy and sometimes action-packed traffic. He was involved in one shunt at Pukekohe earlier in the season which could have severely dented his championship hopes along with the Brother Holden Ute, but sterling work on the same day by Jake Stoneman and his crew had it fit and well and Hanley was once again able to make the most of the opportunity and score plenty of points to defend his series lead. One thing Hanley will be aware of is that neither Lightfoot or Ward are the ‘giving up’ type and they will both be going at full throttle for 100% of the weekend to keep the pressure on Hammer Time. And adding to that scenario of uncertainty will be Aussie hot shot Kris ‘Killa’ Walton, who dominated at

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Taupo on his last appearance in the series and is back for the finale in the Multispares Ford on a circuit he already has experience on. Brett ‘The Scud’ Rudd - enjoying a top second season in the UDC V8 Utes will be looking for a big finish to his season as will the father and son team of Dave and Jeff Kernohan, who started the season slowly but who have been gathering momentum with every round. Watch out too for Geoff Spencer – feisty and fast last time out at Hampton Downs and very quick on both previous occasions in 2013 that the UDC Utes raced at Pukekohe.

Hazel gets NZ nod for sevens New Zealand Women’s Sevens Coach Sean Horan has selected Counties player Hazel Tubic in the team to kick off their campaign for a second World Series title starting in Dubai. A total 17 players assembled in Mt Maunganui for a training camp and Horan named the 12 players selected to travel to Dubai. The side includes players returning from injury - seasoned Black Fern and record points scorer Carla Hohepa (Achilles) and Shakira Baker (post-surgery) - both back for their first tournaments since February. Horan said the players had retained good fitness and they were well-prepared for a return to Dubai. “Our goals for Dubai are to really improve on where we have been. We’re expecting other countries to have done a lot of work since the World Cup in Moscow and it’s important we maintain pace,” he said.

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CLARKS BEACH HOLIDAY PARK Short and long term accommodation available. Sites from $105 pwk, caravans from $160 pwk, cabins from $250pwk, motels from $350 pwk, Conditions apply Ph 09 232-1685.

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.

Digital Set Up UHF & Satellite. Ph: Dave 236 3519 or Ph/Txt: 021 277 7006.

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.

Drumming Lesson, full set up in Waiuku, no need to have a kit, beginners to intermediate, theory, rhythm and grooves. Paul on 0211454478

ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING & Taxation Services - Call Rise Accountants - chartered accountants. Ph: 09 235 7455. ACCOUNTING & Payroll Services - EOM Accounts, GST & PAYE. Call PME Enterprises Ltd. Ph: 09 235 0461 or E-mail: petemarg.enterprises@ xtra.co.nz for a free consultation.

BOATS BOAT REPAIRS - Dinghy or trailerboats; fibreglass or wooden. All jobs considered. Ph Tony on: 235 3545 or 021 598 662.

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

CLEANING SERVICES CLEANING - Vacant houses, windows, offices, carpet shampooing & exterior waterblasting. Plus maintenance. FREE quotes. Ph Allan or Lynette: 09 235 9333 or 027 272 6249.

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

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Rural 3 bedroom house. Tidy, heat pump, HRV, modern bathroom, double garage, 6mins to Waiuku, $340pw, available from 15th December Ph: 021 245 5581. References required.

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FIREWOOD Bargain - 4 Metres Mac/pine $300 Delivered. 2 Metres $170. Ph/txt: 021 744 970 or 235 0065.

ADULT ACCESSORIES Adult toys, massage oil, lubes, Women’s Health & Sexuality Books & lots more available online: www.vibes.co.nz.

ALLEY WAY BEAT THE RUSH Grab a NEW Queen mattress $280, NEW table & 8 chairs $850, Retro arm chair $120, black leather 3 seater couch $395, white dressing table & 2 bedsides $80, king size bed complete $145, table and 6 chairs - oak - $395.

31/3 BOWEN ST, WAIUKU NEXT DOOR TO MITRE 10, Ph: 235 7715 Double bed with extra sheets $30. TV cabinet $20. Ph: 235 6132.

For Sale DOGGY COMFORT CLIPS. Got a hot uncomfortable dog in these hot summer days? How about a comfort clip? Ph: 021 538 852, 09 235 7130. Firewood, mac $70, hotmix $60, pine $50, poplar $40 per cubic metre, phone or txt 0274 326 964. 31T Logspitter. Good condition. $1,800 ono. Ph: 235 0595. House full of good contents. Open to all reasonable offers per item. 09 235 8836. Oak extendable Dining Room Suite - $600 ono, Leather Lounge Suite $500 ono Ph: 235 2362.

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. 4 Seat settee, folds out to double bed. Phone 021 064 5200.

GARDENING ROSEMARY - I will prune your rosemary bush for you in return for the produce. Upright as opposed to trailing varieties sought. Martine: 027 475 9580. This is the season for the weeds to be popping up everywhere. We will make your gardens look their best, give us a go & I’m sure you will be blessed. Garden clean ups. Ex council gardener. Ph: 235 71 76 or 022 659 6126.

Grazing Available 57 Hectares, Manukau Peninsular, ex dairy farm would also consider leasing arrangement Ph: 027 626 7672 / 027 279 4151.

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

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

LAWNMOWING GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach Covering Franklin Area Lawnmowing, Gardening, Garden clearance, Hedges. Clean, tidy and reliable. Call Brett 021 0211 7777 or 09 232 1276.

Lost Green Ringneck Parakeet, Very Friendly, hand reared. Missing from Sandspit Road King St Area. Reward offered. Ph: 021 615 547.

Make Up Come to life with permanent make up. Eyeliner, brows, lips. Free consult. Also long hair specialist for balls & weddings. Call Tania at Patumahoe on 236 3735 / 0277 222 778.

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

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

Readings Clairvoyant. Ph: Eunice Attwood 235 0022. w w w. e u n i c e a t t w o o d . webs.com.

Services Water blasting - Decks, driveways and washing houses. Free Quote. Ring Brian 235 2601.

SITUATIONS VACANT PUKEKOHE: Pack House Manager required for immediate start. Must be able to work long hours with early starts of 4am approx. We are looking for the following skills: good customer service, overseeing staff, communication & organisational skills, exp in sales & English speaking. Full training will be given. Must have own transport.

Drum lessons in Waiuku. Beginners to advanced. No drums required. Contact Dan 021 042 8339.

WANTED TREES WANTED - Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph/txt Chris: 027 212 4590 or 235 0065. To buy good quality house hold furniture, tools, antiques etc. Free quotes. Ph: 027 277 5026. Lani Secure grazing wanted for cattle, area approximately 20 to 40 Acres with accommodation. Phone: 021 140 1393.

WANTED Responsible shooters looking for rifle sight-in range 100m. Fee paid. Contact 0210 254 0895.

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Garage Sale Saturday 30th November 8am – 12pm

Glenbrook Hall, Cnr of Glenbrook Station Road & Glenbrook Road. We are looking for good quality items like books, clothing, knick knacks, furniture, plants, produce, linen, toys etc for our garage sale. Please no electrical appliances or TV’s. We will be collecting items from: Mon 25th November. If you would like your items collected please contact Glenbrook Kindergarten 235 3322 or you can drop off goods on Friday 29th November at the Glenbrook Hall between 9.00 am – 4.00 pm

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Relief milking, casual farm labour, experienced in all aspects of dairy farming, fencing,weed control, stock work etc. Contact Glenn Hedley 027 695 8822.

Apply with CV to: loretta@ thefreshgrower.co.nz

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Waiuku District Amateur Swimming Club

Always in our memories

will be starting their summer swim training at Waiuku’s Whiteside pools from Mon 2nd December. Training will be on Mon/ Wed/Thurs from 4-5pm. Tuesday club nights starting in Jan 2014. Contact Nicky for details on 235 8535. Also expressions of interest in Triathalon/Ocean swim training for all ages contact Jacqui on 02102379566.

It’s been a year since you left our world but you will never leave our hearts. We know your strength and spirit will guide your children and grandchildren throughout their lives and we are grateful for the many wonderful memories we will always share. All of our family and friends will remember you at this time, and always. I will miss you forever, love you heaps. xxx

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

Tuition LEARN to draw and paint. The fundamentals of drawing and painting techniques. Ph. 021 155 8714. Gregg’s Drumming Tuition. Beginners to advanced. No drums required. Bookings essentisl. Theory & practical. Teacher of the winner of Waiuku’s X Factor 2013. Check us out on Facebook. 021 265 2780 or 238 7980.

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IN MEMORIAM LOVERIDGE - Barbara Joy 14th August 69 - 28 November 12

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Our Angel To our dear angel in heaven we just want you to know, that you are in our thoughts and how much we love you, so we know that you are in God’s care and happy this we trust, but when we get to Heaven, He will give you back to us. So dearly loved and missed by all your family and friends.

PUBLIC NOTICES COUNTIES MANUKAU GREY POWER

Counties Manukau Grey Power will be meeting at the Leslie Comrie Room. Wednesday

27th Nov 10am. Guest Speaker:

Mayor Len Brown & Julie Keppel from Bupa - on being safer at home.

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

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

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MULTI SKILLED SPECIALIST WANTED ideally we are looking for Furniture Maker/Cabinet Maker/Painter For Solid Wood Furniture Company Able to do high end and process wooden furniture, self-motivated, team player with good communication skills. Trade experienced, NZ Residency and drivers licence. Able to do all aspects of prep and spray all tyes of paint, staining and decorative finishes would be advantages.

This role could be split into two roles: Furniture Maker – Cabinet Maker For Solid Wood Furniture Company Able to do high end and process wooden furniture. Self-motivated team player with good communication skills. Trade experienced, NZ Residency and drivers licence.

Painter - Furniture Painter For Solid Wood Furniture Company Able to do high end and process furniture, self-motivated, team player with good communication skills, trade experienced, NZ Residency and drivers licence. Able to do all aspects of prep and spray all types of paint, staining and decorative finishes would be advantages. Able to manage a spray shop, painting furniture, contract spraying of house doors and other work, ordering of materials, colour matching, painters from non-furniture backgrounds would be considered. If you are interested in any of the above roles

Please email CV’s to: Darren@naturallywood.co.nz www.naturallywood.co.nz

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THANK YOU

PUKEOWARE SCHOOL

The PTA would like to thank all the business and families who supported our Calf club and Gala day. Major sponsors: New Zealand Home Loans, Franklin District Potman Health. Produce:TAR Reynolds Ltd, Manga Jivian Ltd, Young Wah Chong,Hira Bhana and Co, Chhang Bros, Desloe Produce Ltd, NZ Hothouse, B. Das & Sons Ltd, Mehami Family, Turners & Growers, Franklin Country Markets, Sutherland Produce Ltd, Meadow mushrooms, Sundale Farms Ltd, Wilcox & Sons Ltd, Alpine Gardens, JVL Produce Ltd, An Gorn & Sons Ltd. Business and families: Action OPD & Deed Printing, Amcal Waiuku Pharmacy, ASB bank, Bakers Shoes and More, Barker Fruit Processors, Barry and Co Hairdressers, Big Bay holiday park, BNZ bank, B’s Kitchen, Bobux International, Cadbury’s chocolate, Café Karma, Cairnscorp, Cinema 3 Pukekohe, Clip’n’climb, Custom Threadz, Counties Fitness, Amcal Waiuku, ANZ Bank, Awhitu Golf Club inc, Barfoot and Thompson, Boneyard, Beds R Us, Bakers Delight, Burger King, BJ’s Takeaway, Caci Clinic, Café Alba, Campbell Tyson Ltd, Celebration Cakes, Clarks Beach Golf Club, Counties Power, Crystal Mountain, Cuddle Buddy, Crum family, Dirt Rider Down Under, Dave & Maureen’s Wines & Spirits,Direct Mechanical Services Ltd, Driving Creek Railway, DW Homes, Fairfax Magazines, Franklin Vets, Franklin Foods Ltd, Franklin Sport, Swim & Fitness, Gary Pyes 100% Electrical, Great Goods, Hornell Industries Ltd, Hellers Sausages, Hells Pizza, Hoyts Cinema NZ, Jasco & Paper Plus, Just Cuts, Just Pizza, Kids After School, Kelly Tarltons Sealife, KFC, Kelloggs, Kmart, Knight and Dickey, Liddells Pharmacy, Lighting Plus, Love to Learn, Macks family, Mainstreet Cellars, Manukau Live Streamers,McDonalds, Pukekohe, Miranda Hot Springs, Miller family, MOTAT education, Mitre 10, Mauku School, National Bank, Office Max, Pacific Biofert, Paradise Ice Skating, Pak’n’save, Pukekohe, Parakai Springs, Petals’n’pots, Pets Alive, Pizza Hut, Pukekohe, PGG Wrightson, Prestige Catering, Progressive Entertainment, Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Pukekohe Vets, Pumpkin Patch, Rainbows End, Resene, Signature Homes, Sistema Plastics, Smithies, Scent, Southern Podiatry, Skyline – Rotorua, Spookers, Smart Pay Solutions, Stardome Observatory, Subway, Silver Ferns Marquees, Super Signs, The Beauty Spot, The Shires, The Water Works, Coromandel, Treasure Island Adventure Golf, The Beauty Shop,United Video, Waiuku Acupuncture Massage Clinic, Waikato Chiefs, Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club, Waiuku Dental Care, Waiuku Golf & Squash Club, Waiuku Post Shop, Wrights Showcase Jewellers,The Wild Olive, Yard Art and Waiuku Primary.

100% GARY PYES STEELMAN IRONMAIDEN

The Sunset Coast Multisport Club would like to acknowledge and express a huge thanks to all the sponsors, supporters and volunteers that made for another excellent running of our 100% SteelMan IronMaiden event on Saturday 16th November. The foundation for the event is provided by our naming sponsor, 100% Gary Pyes Appliances, along with A1 Homes for the Kids2Go event. Lead sponsors included Unichem Waiuku Medical Pharmacy, Waiuku Health Centre, SMC Hydraulics, Waiuku Super Liquor and Pooja Goel at Ray White Pukekohe. Prize sponsors include Panasonic, Nick's Cafe, Merial Ancare, Franklin Vets, KABA Security, Shoe Clinic Manukau and Southern Podiatry, R-Line Electrolytes, Waiuku Health Plus Physio and Runner's World Magazine. Supporting the event were Castaways, Waiuku Rugby, Pistol and Yacht Clubs, Waiuku Search and Rescue, Manukau Canoe and 4WD Clubs, Waiuku Plunket, South Auckland / Counties AFS, Crown Forestry and the farmers that generously allow us to traverse their land. And of course the volunteers that had the big task of getting the competitors safely around the course. The portable barbeque spot prize was won by the kayak leg volunteers. Thanks one and all. Clive Barriball, President: Sunset Coast Multisport Club

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• Conventional hay bailing • Contract mowing • Deep ripping • Hay conditioning • Pasture topping • Hay sales

Diggers * Truck/Trailer Hire * Metal/slag supplied Grass/Maize silage transport * Household water cartage David Grimmond - Ph: 027 629 0114 / 235 2740 E: grimmo6@xtra.co.nz

Need a good builder?

SCUBA DIVE AIR FILLS

GREG BRADLEY BUILDERS • Over 25 years experience • Quality craftsmanship guaranteed LICENSED BUILDERS

Ph 027 451 3605

We are a full retail dive store

FLOOR SANDING CARAVANS

Counties Caravan Rentals Caravan Hire • Accommodation needs • Portable ensuites • Ideal extra bedroom • Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen 235 3500 Mobile 021 533 585

FOR WAIUKU RESIDENTS

10% DISCOUNT

Carpet Cleaning

FRANKLIN CARPET CLEANING LTD Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Contact Doug Webb Email: douglas.webb24@yahoo.com Mobile: 021 886 475 CLEANING

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

238 7701

FLOOR SANDING SERVICES 0274 986 798

09 235 8364

Resprayed or removed

SPECIALISED COATINGS Hard wearing coatings for most surfaces. Terraces, Garage floors, Block walls etc. Epoxy coatings - Airless Spraying, Roofs Painted

Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412 A/h 09 235 8263

CONCRETE

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

Joe - 021 228 7565 PAINTER DECORATOR

Len Gore

Painter Decorator Residential & Commercial

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

GARDENING

LAWNMOWING & GARDENING • FREE QUOTES •

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

238 7701

SIDNEY STOPPING LTD. Charles Sidney Work: 021 0236 1628 Home: 09 552 0702 sidneystopping@gmail.com

PLUMBING

GLASS

235 8206

027 476 1306

PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING Registered Plumbers

SEPTIC TANKS

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING WAIUKU WASTE DISPOSAL

0800 SUCKA1

0800 782 521 Alan Wilson Plumbing 235 9066 Craftsman Plumbers & Drainlayers Effluent Ponds — Grease Traps

SURVEYORS

Madsen Lawrie Consultants

LAND SURVEYORS 14 Hall Street, Pukekohe Ph 09 Fax 09 238 2448

238 6369

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

TV & VIDEO REPAIRS

all about

Wa i u k u

Your local company for all glass repairs and supplies

Electronics

Authorised Panasonic Service

6 COURT STREET WAIUKU (Opposite Police Station)

PLUMBING

Mobile free 0800 226 884 235 2572

GLASS

COATING

TEXTURED CEILINGS

MAINTENANCE

New & Old Floors Phone Roger

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

www.hireahubby.co.nz

with air fills and equipment servicing 09 530 8117

A/H: 09 235 9136

0800 248 229

Full liability insurance Satisfaction guaranteed Free no-obligation quote

auto glass Windscreen Repairs & Replacement

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

ANY SIZE LAWN FRANKLIN WIDE

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

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

Phone 235 7059 Water

We’re #1 in the No.2 Business

Sunset Coast Water

09 2352553 021762553

Domestic household water Swimming Pools

www.topnotchplumbing.co.nz

Call now!

Servicing all aspects of Plumbing and Gas Fitting

PUMPS

Ph: 027 6290 114

David Grimmond • email grimmo6@xtra.co.nz

PH 238 5055 0800 10 35 35

LAWN MOWING

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

Emergency Services 24/7 NIGEL KNOTT Owner

• General maintenance and repairs • Renovations and Restoration • Bathrooms and Kitchens • Decks

SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS

No job is too small!

Just off the Motorway 20 R Sylvia Park Rd, Mt Wellington

SEPTIC TANKS

Decks • Fences • Painting • Landscaping • Retaining walls • Paths & paving Locks & latches • Roof repair • Pergolas & sheds • Interior renovations And much much more.

From maintenance to makeovers

DIVING AIR FILLS

Builders

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

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

HOUSEHOLD WATER Sweet Water Anywhere in Franklin Ph: Ricky Holmes 236 3408 or 0274 937 889

THE POST NEWSPAPER, NOVEMBER 26, 2013

16 - 18 Queen St • Waiuku Ph: 09 235 0880 www.barfoot.co.nz/waiuku

Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

Your Rental Property Will Be in Safe Hands this Summer We genuinely require more rental properties. Benefit from our proud reputation of honesty, integrity and trust. Over 15 years serving this community. CALL US TO DISCUSS OUR FILLING AND MANAGING OF YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY THIS MONTH Rental Lists available online or in our Branch Office www.barfoot.co.nz/waiuku Deborah Somervell M 0274 363 416

Carol Withy M 0278 394 106

Rentals direct line Waiuku: Phone 235 6946

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ASHLEY 0274 871 795

GAYLENE 0274 757 159

PATRICIA 021 836 242

JEANETTE 0274 334 190

MARY 0272 412 750

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RHONDA 0272 946 836

LYNNE 0274 788 618

BRUCE 0273 323 929

Karyn 021 072 7681

Bronwyn 0274 452 382

GEORGE 021 267 7143

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Be so good

that they can’t

ignore you!

- Steve Martin (Actor)

OPEN HOME

10/09/2013 10:22:19 a.m.

AUCTION

OWNERS QUIT! FINISH WHAT THEY STARTED: Opportunity to Add Value - 9A Howden Street, Waiuku If you are looking for a project that is “OOZING” with potential then it’s a must to view. A contemporary bungalow on a large flat and private site that offers lots of possibilities. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, central combined living, all set on 2057m². Some will see this as an ideal family playground to be enhanced, whilst others including developers will see the value of further developments. An exciting prospect worth considering if you are looking for space, privacy, central location and you are not afraid of a little work. Fabulous opportunity. Here to be SOLD.

AUCTION: 1pm 7th December On Site (will not be sold prior) OPEN HOME: Sunday 11.00am - 12.00pm Listing: www.barfoot.co.nz/507713 • MARY MISA: M 027 241 2750 • A/H 235 8478

It’s a Seller’s Market The market has changed and Buyers outweigh available properties.

Renovator’s Dream - A Bungalow - 22 Racecourse Rd Offering a very pleasant outlook over the scenic Waiuku Golf Course, this classic bungalow sits on a flat 1346m² section. The dining area is combined with the kitchen and lounge. Be creative and renovate this charming bungalow. FOR SALE: $389,000 View: Sunday 12pm-12.30pm Listing: www.barfoot.co.nz/507408 Rhonda Gillbanks: M 0272 946 836 A/H 236 4006

Great Home! Great Price! Great Location! 4 Jenny Lane Offering 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, open plan living with Kent style fire, modern kitchen, sunny decks, patio and children’s play area. Nestled amongst quality homes in a sought after location and situated to capture the all day sun with orchard and raised vege gardens on a generous fully fenced 2504m² section. FOR SALE: $480,000 View: Sunday 12 - 12.45pm Listing: www.barfoot.co.nz / 511587 Patricia Fenton: M 021836242 A/H 235 9530

• BUYERS WAITING • PROPERTIES NEEDED • LIST WITH PATRICIA

I have a list of buyers waiting for properties NOW. Top Salesperson, Top Results - call Patricia today. M 021 836 242 A/H 09 235 9530 E p.fenton@barfoot.co.nz