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The Mudlarks group, which has been clearing mangroves in the Waiuku Estuary, has elected not to continue with the last section under the current consent, saying it would be pointless under new council conditions. Auckland Council, acting on advice from environmental consultants, says the Mudlarks have to leave a 10-metre buffer zone of mangroves around the edge of the estuary, something the Mudlarks say is ridiculous. Council says the reasoning behind the 10-metre zone is to prevent erosion, and also to provide a habitat for the banded rail, but the Mudlarks disagree that the new requirement will have any effect on either issue. The Mudlarks say leaving the buffer area will simply mean that the areas that have been cleared will soon be growing again as the mature trees in the buffer zone will drop seeds, something which has already happened in the Sandspit area where a community clearance was held last year. They also say the native rushes they have been planting are not only far more effective in guarding against erosion that the mangroves, but that they also provide a home for the banded rail, which uses the rushes as a nesting area. The Mudlarks say there is clear evidence that their work is already having a major positive effect on the estuary, not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also in terms of the bird and marine life which is returning to the area. They say there have been far more fish in the estuary, which in turn is bringing in wading birds like the pied stilt, and they have even seen white heron returning to the area. The Mudlarks will be planting more rushes in June and July, but until the Council’s ‘ridiculous’ demands are altered, it appears unlikely there will be further mangrove removal.
Hundreds affected by telephone, eftpos outage, on Peninsula
Almost 500 homes and businesses in the Awhitu Peninsula were left without land lines, internet or eftpos services for almost a week after Chorus equipment failed. The telephone links had been erratic for some time, but lost service completely on May 18. A Chorus spokesperson said “Unfortunately a few hundred residents in the Waiuku / Awhitu area have experienced some service disruptions with phone and internet this week, and mobile service may also have been affected. This was due to a faulty piece of network equipment. “Chorus technicians have been working since Sunday to repair the fault but unfortunately it has taken time to get all the parts and people in place to undertake what is a substantial piece of work to permanently restore services. Technicians managed to permanently repair the fault on Thursday afternoon, restoring services to those affected.” Chorus vehicles were in the area on Friday to fine tune the major repairs.
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Ian Parry of the Big Bay Motor Camp said he had no way to check online bookings, and with no eftpos facilities there was no way for people to pay for their accomodation or services without cash. Jeram Bhana at the Matakawau service station said the outage caused major disruptions not only for the station, but also for the nearby store. Some residents contacted national party Hunua candidate Andrew Bayly, who says Awhitu residents deserve better, and that it was disappointing it took so long to resolve the problems. “After this issue was brought to my attention I have spoken with local business owners in the region and share their concerns over the impact this failure has had on their businesses. I then contacted Chorus and a number of agencies which oversee telecommunications in New Zealand,” Andrew says. “Chorus have advised me the services at the top of the peninsular are provided through a radio link (a DMR – or Digital Microwave
Radio) which links Waiuku to the exchange at Awhitu and an older DSL cabinet. It is this link which has failed, and Chorus assure me they are working hard to identify the issue as well as repair and replace components. “However, this is obviously having a detrimental effect on local business, and even more concerning is the risk that 450 families may have no way of contacting emergency services if required. “People having to make a 60km or more round trip to get cash to buy their groceries seems ridiculous in this era of instant communication. “It is also disappointing to note that during my enquiries, Chorus have advised there are no plans under the Rural Broadband Initiative to upgrade any equipment in the area. “I have spoken with the Telecommunication Users Assoication of New Zealand, and I advise all affected businesses to keep a record of missed sales and transactions, and ensure they note carefully the disruption and impact to their business.
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The comments from the Independent Maori Statutory Board on Auckland Council (see story this page) regarding Council’s ‘underspend’ on Maori outcomes appear to signal a more assertive stand from the Board towards the Council itself. The Board, which is appointed, not elected, but which is entitled to place voting representatives on almost all council committees, says Council should have spent $3 million more in the last financial year. At a time when ratepayers are being hit with another significant rise, the Board’s claims for millions more to be spent on one sector of Auckland’s ratepayers will raise some eyebrows. Council’s role should be to provide essential services for all of its ratepayers, to enhance business opportunities for its communities, and to advocate for tourism. Addressing social issues is a job for central government, and creating a second layer of administration for Maori outcomes, at a local government level, is doubling expenditure and further reducing the amount of funds that can actually be spent on the people that need them. The board received $2.4 million in Auckland Council’s last annual budget for its operations, and $180,000 was added to pay for seconded staff. In the next budget, the board will receive just over $2.7 million. The council is also setting aside $220,000 aside from the budget for the board’s legal expenses and unitary plan work. That’s an awful lot of ratepayer money going to an unelected organisation which, by definition, is only in place to look after one racial group of what is touted as one of the world’s most ethnically-diverse cities.
Readers ‘missed the point’ of Steel & Wheels letter
I was pleased to see that people read the ‘letters’ page, but disappointed that they failed to understand the point of the letter from my wife. We are both very happy for Waiuku to hold these and similar events - they are great for the town. My wife’s complaint was against the unacceptable noise from the helicopter every 10 minutes up and down the Waiuku River for seven hours. Mr Taylor claims that the helicopter was not in the air at the same time as the display - wrong, it passed under the display (itself at a low level) opposite the rest home with a fixed-wing aircraft passing, in my opinion, dangerously close to the helicopter. This could constitute a ‘near-miss’ or ‘unsafe manoeuvre’ but this will be clarified by the CAA. He also tells us that the aircraft are well-maintained - they have to be or would not be airworthy (I spent 14 years as senior planning engineer with a major international airline). The pilots may be highly trained, but, in my opinion, may have shown a lack of judgement in this case. Mr Rack considers the event to have been well notified - it was. From 10am to 2pm on the flyer, ie: four hours. We were happy with that and consider the work done by Sharlene
Board says Council needs to spend more for Maori
An independent assessment of Auckland Council expenditure shows a large gap between what is being said, and what is being delivered to achieve Maori outcomes, according to the council’s Independent Maori Statutory Board. The report reveals not only a significant underspend by council during the 18 month period, it also highlights a lack of alignment between council’s intent, to council’s strategy and delivery of specific Maori initiatives. Inaccuracies in expenditure reports reveal overstated claims of spending on Maori outcomes in the first quarter of 2013 by approximately $200,000. Oftocouncil’s How solve $1.3 billion capital expenditure from
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and her team in organising the event to be commendable. What was not notified was the fact that the helicopter was to fly for seven hours, every 10 minutes in each direction, with the associated noise. Mr Hyland, Mr Steele and Mrs Jones missed the point of my wife’s letter. Sue Parmenter confirms that the helicopter and the other aircraft were in the air at the same time but considers them to have not been in the same airspace. An aircraft, travelling at high speed and in my opinion manoeuvring violently, came within what I judged to be less than 200ft of the helicopter. There are very strict rules regarding displays and fare-paying passengers. Mr Fordyce’s arrogant comments are not worthy of a response. In conclusion, the ‘Steel and Wheels’ day is a good event and well-organised; the aerobatic display was great (until the helicopter with a fare-paying passenger flew under it), and I hope the event will continue each year. I must, however, ask that an opinion be sough, if the helicopter is to be used over the same route, regarding acceptable noise levels. Allan Hawkins Waiuku
the previous financial year, only $976,000 from an allocated $3.97 million budget for council identified Maori projects was spent; showing actual expenditure was less than 25% of the annual Maori project budget. The first six months of this financial year (to December 2013) shows expenditure at only 15% of the annual budget for these projects. The Independent Maori Statutory Board engaged auditors KPMG to identify and assess plans and related activities, initiatives, projects and related expenditure connected to delivery of Maori outcomes and whether council processes supported these. This included stakeholder interviews with council,
council controlled organisations and external parties which took place in early 2014 along with a review of key documents and validation of actual expenditure The Independent Maori Statutory Board Chairman David Taipari says, “These projects are vital in demonstrating cultural identity and promoting successful partnerships. Supporting KPMG’s recommendations to rectify poor quality reporting to council committees in order to present a fair view of progress against the Maori outcomes budget and council leadership taking a top down view, will go a long way toward achieving the successful conclusion of these projects.”
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‘Taggers’ set for shakeup as council investigates Auckland Council investigators will be taking a hard line on Waiuku graffiti vandals after local businesses expressed frustration that little appeared to be happening to those caught regularly ‘tagging’ the town’s buildings. Business owners say they have been told by police that there are few options to charge the graffiti vandals due to their age, but Auckland Council has a zero tolerance policy towards graffiti, and has a specialist investigation team that works with local business and the police to take action against the vandals. The Post Newspaper has seen video from the town’s security footage which clearly identifies two of the
young vandals in the act of ‘tagging’ one of the town’s buildings. We have chosen not to publish these images at this stage, but the pictures have been passed on to Council and police, along with the names of those involved. In 2010/11 Auckland Council spent approximately $4.8 million on graffiti vandalism and cleaned over 340,000 sites. One of Council’s investigators, former police officer Rob Shields, says that is only part of the cost to the community, as these figures do not include the cost for private householders to clean graffiti off their premises. He adds that Council views graffiti as a ‘gateway’ crime, with offenders often
going on to higher levels of crime in the future, part of the reason that they are so keen to intervene as early as possible. Graffiti vandalism can lower property values, can encourage other types of crime and often makes a community appear unsafe to live in, Council says. A strong community response sends a clear message to those involved that graffiti vandalism will not be tolerated. The Auckland Council, Police and the community working together in an active role will enable citizens to take back control of their neighbourhood to ensure it is a clean and safe environment to live in.
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What do you do when you are flown to Wellington to meet the Chilean Ambassador, government officials, and MPs? If you are Waiuku College Cultural Prefect Nick Whittaker you snap a selfie with the Minister of Youth Affairs, Nikki Kaye of course!
It’s been a hectic couple of weeks for Waiuku College Prefect Nick Whittaker as he found he had been accepted as one of seven New Zealand students to travel to Chile as a Student Ambassador through the Flying Kiwis programme. Flying Kiwis is a three-week scholarship, fully funded by Education New Zealand, for senior students who are currently studying Spanish in New Zealand secondary schools. This is the second year in which the scholarships have been offered. Nick was given the chance to apply at the start of Term 2, and within a few days discovered he had been shortlisted as one of 10 students, and had a telephone interview in both English and Spanish.
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A couple of days later, he was at school when his Art History teacher, then the Head of Languages congratulated him on his success. “I still hadn’t heard anything, but when they took me to Mr Vanderlaan (College principal), and he shook my hand I figured I must have got it,” Nick says with a smile. The scholarship programme gives Kiwi students the opportunity to experience the culture of a Spanish-speaking country, practice their language skills and develop their crosscultural knowledge, and act as ambassadors for the New Zealand education system. The programme also serves to reinforce the bilateral education ties between New Zealand and Chile. “It is such an amazing opportunity - it’s a lifechanging experience, and I have to thank my Spanish teacher Senora Schmitz for helping me get this chance,” Nick says, adding “my aim after university is to work as a diplomat in Latin America, and to have the chance for this trip is incredible. It’s already opening doors for me, and to spend three weeks living and attending school in a country where potentially one day I could be working is fantastic.” On Thursday Nick and the other six Student Ambassadors were flown to Wellington to meet the Chilean Ambassador and other government officials and Ministers, as they prepared for their June 4 leaving date. “It was great to meet the other Flying Kiwis, and when we met Nikki Kaye (Minister of Youth Affairs), I asked her if I could take a selfie with her. I just said it as a joke, but she was really cool, so I snapped a picture,” Nick laughs. It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks, which included getting a rushed passport application, but Nick says it’s all been a great experience so far. He will stay in Santiago with a host family, and attend Liceo Amanda Labarca school, and admits he expects something of a culture shock heading from Waiuku’s small town to a city with a population of six million. To follow the Flying Kiwis programme, or for further information, go to the Flying Kiwis 2014 facebook page.
Andrew Bayly (above left) pictured with Don Wills (right), visited Waiuku Rotary on Wednesday. Andrew came to address the eager Rotarians about his month long expedition to Antartica, climbing several peaks and skiing the last degree to the south pole. He explained how after several month’s training that included pulling a tyre behind him on a harness up and down the country roads at Karaka, he finally set off for Punta Arenas in Chile, the first stop on his adventure.
Awhitu’s Queens Birthday attractions This Queens Birthday Weekend the Awhitu Peninsula offers a chance to pack up the family, stay for the weekend or head out for a day trip. There’s plenty to see and do, with Waipipi Bird Park, mini golf and gardens, Pollok Arts Co-op, Awhitu Country Markets on Sunday, (10 am 2pm), Awhitu Winery, historic diorama trail, Manukau Heads Lighthouse, organic garden tours or just a stroll through the Awhitu regional park. The Awhitu Markets, on Sunday 1st June at the Matakawau Hall, is an authentic country market with a great variety on offer.
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Tara starts her long row Waiuku’s Tara Remington has started her row across the Pacific Ocean from Long Beach Los Angeles to Waikiki in Hawaii with American Paralympian Angela Madsen. The pair set off in their vessel, the Spirit of Orlando, around 6pm LA time or Wednesday afternoon New Zealand time. The boat is named in honour of Lieutenant Orlando Rogers, a British marine and fellow competitor in the Trans–Atlantic Rowing Race in 2007 who was killed in a Tiger Moth crash in England in May 2011. The 4000km odyssey is to raise money for New Zealand girl Charlotte CleverleyBisman. Charlotte lost her arms and legs to meningitis as a baby in 2004. Now a 10-year-old, she needs ongoing assistance with prosthetic limbs as she grows. Tara’s row will also help raise enough money for Charlotte to attend Camp No Limits, a special camp for amputees
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and their families held in the United States each year. Angela, a former US marine, is also using the row to raise money for wounded American war veterans. Tara and Angela were initially going to start their row last Thursday, but were delayed due to a storm on route. They had an enjoyable but busy few extra days in Los Angeles stocking up on food and supplies for the journey which is expected to take between 45 and 60 days.
They also received media coverage in Los Angeles print and on television. Tara, a Waiuku resident and lecturer at Auckland University, at first got involved with Charlotte’s charity through the Meningitis Trust in the 2007 Atlantic Rowing Race, and now her daughter Jade is Charlotte’s pen-pal. Visit www.tararemington. weebly.com for more information on Tara and her Pacific Row 2014.
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Locals shine at Hack-a-thon Auckland’s first ever ‘hackathon’ was held this weekend, attracting almost 300 people aimed at designers, developers and innovators coming together for a weekend of ‘hacking for good’. Supported by Auckland Transport in conjunction with AUT University and software house Propellerhead, the weekend brought together bright minds interested in utilising open government data to develop fresh ideas that will help improve Auckland. Called civic hackers, local contestants were Josiah and Sarah from Glenbrook, who have a mobile software development company that they run from home and Nick who lives in Waiuku. Nick is currently in I.T and used to work for Waiuku College, his Dad owns the butcher shop in Waiuku. There was 1 supreme winner for software development and 1 non-tech concept winner. There were around 40 submissions including Nick, Josiah and Sarah’s and they went through prelim presentations getting through to the top 10. It came down to their application known as Skip and another team, which ultimately
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From left: Nick Reid, Josiah Clumont and Sarah with their certificate from Hack-a-thon won. They do however think its amazing that three people from the countryside can go into that and get that far! “We would encourage other young software developers or who have any interest in that field to get creating”.
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The traveller ladled out more and more and
The text for today is this James 1:22-27 “But
be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth [therein], he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion [is] vain. Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep himself unspotted from the world.”
James is concluding his section with what is in
essence, the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as ye would have them do to you,” and “love they neighbour.” Luke also speaks to this idea in Luke 6:38 “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”
Do not tire of doing good works, and do not fret as your bucket of good works can never run dry, for as fast as you ladle out blessings to others God is pouring in a fresh new supply right back in. King David wrote of this interesting predicament in the Shepherds Psalm (23rd) that “my cup runneth over,” so he had personally experienced the blessing that comes back from blessing others. The big question is, How about you and I, are we paddling or swimming in the vast overflow of God’s blessing? Are we all ladling out to those about us as we walk this pilgrim road together, sharing blessings?
A very old English story goes something like
this, and this edition is called “Stone Soup.” A traveller entered a town and the whole area was gripped in a lasting famine and all were suffering terribly. He called the Town Council, and got their support to feed the Town with soup. The huge caldron was brought out of storage, cleaned and set up in the town square, filled with water from the well and the fire lit. The traveller then took a smooth magic stone from his pocket and dropped it in to the hot water promising that it would make wonderful soup. After a moment or two he tasted it, declared it good, but needed a wee bit of salt, did anyone have some salt left, which was offered and some carefully added? Nice but needed a touch of something else. Maybe a carrot or two, these were supplied from meagre supplies, and then added. So vegetable by vegetable, each person unknowingly added their unique tiny portion which had limited use on its own, but collectively it made wonderful soup. After a short time it was declared perfect and the towns folk were requested to go home,
the people ate and ate and were well filled, what was left was ladled out and the people took it home. Down at the bottom, the traveller secretly scooped his stone out and pocketed it, now being well fed, he happily moved on to the next village. A problem was solved by collective involvement and the soup blessing was far greater than the sum of the individual parts added. My cup runneth over.
Local woman Carol Knott last week lost her battle against an aggressive thyroid cancer that spread to her lungs. Local groups and individuals, along with the Pukekohe
Back to the start, are you, am I a doer and not a hearer only? We read Scripture, hear Sermons, read books, watch Christian TV, watch DVD Sermons and all these challenges us, the Spirit prompts us, but all we often do is sit and go back to sleep, or do we arouse, get up, get going, change track and respond and thus become a doer of the Christian walk and not just a sit around hearer, who is totally unaffected by the blessing pouring about them, that all could be ours, all these opportunities lost to our eternal detriment.
Scripture talks about Early and Latter Rain, and this is an agriculture terms and the people knew that failure of either was nil or miniscule crop. Bountiful rains meant a bountiful crop. Jesus gets us to see this as Holy Spirit Outpouring, early rain to get us sprouting, that is from sinner to repentance. Latter Rain is to bring a believer to a harvestable bountiful crop (Fruit of the Spirit) all ready for Heaven and Eternity. As the Holy Spirit flows around us, James asks us to consider what we allow the Holy Spirit to do in our lives, come in and change or is this the ole “water off a ducks back,” and one travels through life unaffected by grace and spiritual growth. How sad to be in the body of Christ, but not part of Jesus Christ because one is just a hearer, but there is no effectual doing and transformation happening in the life and the beliefs of an individual. A vibrant victorious conquering Christian Life is just there for the taking, just put on the Armour of God as Paul admonishes. This is for personal protection and yet it is a means of driving back Satan, sin and hearer only behaviour.
When the word of God is received and obeyed, your light will shine forth in good works. (James 1:22-27) Let us all right now chose to be a doer of the Word of God, being Action Christians.
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Cosmopolitan Club, had been holding fundraising events to help with the costs of specialised drugs to slow down the cancer, which also prevented her travellintg to Gallipoli to mark the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings. This was something very important to Carol because she came from a military family. Her grandfather fired the first shot in the Battle of the Somme, his rifle is in the Military Museum in Manchester. Her father was in the military, as was Carol, and her husband. Earlier this year, Carol Knott won the Top Salesperson awards at the Office Products Depot annual conference, and staff at Action Office Products say she will be missed for her drive, her enthusiasm and
her outstanding personality. Action OPD owner Bill Deed says Carol started with the company in 2008, shortly after the Pukekohe branch opened. “She coerced me to take her on in a temporary role while Ngaire and I were taking a holiday cruise in Antarctica. “When I returned she had sorted out everything the way she liked it, and proved I had to take her on permanently!” Bill says Carol went on to become the Sales Representative of the Year nationally not just once, but twice, and is still in the top ten this year. “The lasting thing that I am grateful for is the chance in these last months and days to be her mentor, inspire her to continue, set her goals, reach out for them and achieve them where she could.”
9000 submissions to go online soon The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan received over 9,000 submissions containing more than 100,000 individual requests for changes, the Unitary Plan Committee heard last week. The submissions and a summary of the decisions requested by submitters will be notified on 11 June and available to search online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/unitaryplan People will then have 30 working days to make a further submission if they are a person with an interest greater than the general public or are persons that represent a matter of public interest. Some of the more than 9,000 submissions received contain only one page, but others cover many hundreds of complex changes to the proposed plan. Hard copies of summary of the submissions will be available
at most libraries and council offices. Individual submissions can be downloaded from the website after June 11 or will be made available on request. Online information will be available for searching by submission number, submitter name, street name and address, and by topic such as rezoning, residential zones, heritage, overlays, urban growth, rural zones and transport. The most frequently addressed topic in submissions is rezoning in the central city and isthmus. All submissions and further submissions will be considered by the Independent Hearings Panel which will conduct hearings until July 2016 when it makes its final recommendations to the council.
Police Report by Sergeant Simon Palmer Steel n Wheels was a brilliant event that was enjoyed by 99.9% of the people that either went to the show, or perhaps listened to the festivities from their balcony or living room! From a Policing point of view it is great that 20000 people can come together, enjoy the day, and there are absolutely no incidents. I am also very glad that the planes did not crash into one another. A 21 year old male was processed for drink driving. He blew 490 when the legal limit is 400. 3 x 17 year old males were dealt with for smoking cannabis down Sandspit road. Their behaviour drew attention to themselves and a member of the public has phoned Police. A 24 year old was processed for doing a huge burnout in a local residential street. With the houses so close together, including parked cars his behaviour can only be explained as idiotic. Still we will definitely be targeting him when he gets disqualified just so he does not drive when he shouldn’t. There have been a few youths running around doing a few burglaries,
breaking into cars, and tagging. If you see youths around late at night, then please note what they are doing and give the Police a call. If it is past 9pm then they should be in bed, much safer for everyone that way. And now to the world’s dumbest criminals: A couple of weeks ago a youth have stolen his caregiver’s vehicle. 3 other youths joined in for a ride. Quick reporting resulted in local Constable Barrow finding the vehicle on Colombo road. A pursuit occurred for about 5 minutes before the vehicle went up Whiri Whiri road and smashed through a gate. It then drove around the side of the farm house. As we approached the vehicle I could see the vehicle wedged in between two sheds. I could then see legs hanging out of the car. Two had run off, but when I yelled out his name he soon came back. The legs hanging out of the car were actually stuck between the garage and car door. I did assist in trying to pull, prod and push the legs back into the car, but was met by screams of pain. So I thought maybe twisting and yanking the legs may be less painful, I was wrong! The local Waiuku fire boys did a great job in moving the vehicle; they did it with soooo much care and grace! Anyway moral of the story is if you are 14 years old, 11pm at night it is far less painful sleeping than what it is stealing a car and getting in-
volved in a pursuit. 2 of these boys went to hospital for the symphony vote, one got taken home and the other was found rather wet and cold miles away. All have been referred to Youth Aid. With the road works on at the moment around the area it is a timely reminder that we need to consider the workers, other motorists and debris that can get flung up at other vehicles using the road as well. Slow down, make use of the temporary speed limit and progress with care. Leave home a few minutes early and be courteous. We have had a few instances of people disregarding the conditions of their licence. This could be by not having L plates, carrying passengers, not wearing glasses or not driving a vehicle with an automatic transmission. Remember to carry your licence on you. All of these things are a requirement and any deviation could result in a fine and demerit points. If there is an offender present, or has just left, then ring 111. This is the quickest way to get Police attendance. The number for Crimestoppers is 0800 555 111. That’s all for this week, once again from the team here: Lorraine, Greg, Toby and Rod, thanks for all your help, we rely on your information to make our job easier, and Waiuku a safer place to live, play and work in.
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Buying a property with a 5% or less Deposit
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Council makes culverts fish-friendly
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Is buying a house with only a 5% deposit even possible these days? Believe it or not, it well maybe possible if you meet certain criteria or qualify for certain assistance as a first home buyer according to sources. Normally a deposit of 20% or more is needed, however you can still get a home loan with a smaller deposit. The total amount of your deposit will affect the types of loans and lenders that are available to you, but there are options to cover every situation. House prices keep going up and there appears to be nothing that we, the government or the Reserve Bank can do about it. The raising of interest rates is having little effect on slowing the demand for property and is set to continue to climb. Auckland is leading the charge with an average house price of over $700 000.
There has been a lot of talk about first time home buyers and the crises around affordable housing and how many people just can’t seem afford to buy their first home. When it comes to paying a deposit, there are quite a few competitive options available to home buyers with a 5% deposit or less according to some property companies like South Auckland Properties. If you are going to buy your first home, you may be able to withdraw some of your KiwiSaver savings to put towards it. You may also qualify for Housing New Zealand’s first home deposit subsidy. It is possible to get a better deal and pay a lower deposit you need to shop around. For more information go to http://www.hnzc.co.nz/buying-a-house
Saturday 24 May was World Fish Migration Day, an event highlighting the importance of open rivers and migratory fish, and celebrated in over 250 locations worldwide. This year Auckland Council is celebrating by completing remedial works across the region to open up stream habitats for native fish. This is the third project in a region wide programme tackling barriers such as poorly installed culverts (pipes that allow water to flow under a road or obstruction) preventing fish from moving up the stream to breed. This project on Great Barrier Island improved over 40km of stream environment for native fish. Other projects in South Auckland improved habitat along stream beds, removed
barriers and re-established fish passages. Culverts can prevent fish from migrating upstream to breed. As our native fish such as eels and whitebait species kokopu and inanga don’t have the jumping skills of salmon or trout, poorly installed culverts have had a significant impact on our native fish populations. Of particular concern are inanga, which form the majority of the whitebait catch. To make the culverts fishfriendly, ramps and ropes are installed to replicate a stream bed or the tree roots that the fish are able to climb. These small fish are also sources of food for larger marine fish such hapuka, red cod and kahawai, and even some birds.
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From delivery job to Shortie star
Mary Eagleton says she simply loves her work as a character extra, playing Dr Mary Tompkins on Shortland Street. A chance encounter during a delivery of some beauty products led to Waiuku’s Mary Eagleton becoming one of the longest-serving actors on New Zealand’s longest-running drama. Mary was working for a friend delivering product, and happened to make one of those deliveries to a talent agency. The agency told her she was a look alike for Dame Judi Dench
and asked if they could sign her up. Shortly afterward, she was signed to the cast of Shortland Street. New Zealand’s longest-running drama and soap opera, which has now been broadcast continuously for over 5,000 episodes and 20 years, and is one of the most watched television programmes in New Zealand. Mary has been on the show for the past 11 years, and is among the longestserving of any of the cast. That lucky opportunity has since translated into roles on a number of New Zealand television productions, including Outrageous Fortune, Jono and Ben, a few movies, and a new comedy series to be released later this year. Despite years on ‘Shortie’, as it is known, her appearance on the Jono and Ben show was her first time in front of a live audience, something she says with a laugh was ‘a bit different’. As well as her Shortland Street role, as Dr Mary Tompkins, Mary has been in demand from talent agencies for advertising work, featuring on a number of promotions for New Zealand companies, including Sky Television and the National Bank, as well as a special ad for the All Blacks last year.
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While many people associate TV stars with mega income, Mary laughs that her work on Shortland Street does not put her into the top star bracket that people may think, although she admits that the money is pretty good for ad roles. However, it does bring a certain amount of fame. “Yes, people do recognise me, and people will say they have seen me on a particular episode,” she says. The role as Dr Mary Tompkins, while requiring plenty of work, has also provided her with a chance to put her personal life to one side. Mary lost her husband Errol in August of 2012, and took a break from the set while she coped with the trauma and sadness of that time. When she returned, even though the memories were incredibly painful, she says she was able to lose herself in the character, and, for a while at least, was able to distance herself from the pain. She’s looking forward to an overseas holiday later this year, and says the writers of the show will work around her departure.
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Dog owners urged to act quickly Waikato district dog owners are being asked to register their dog by 20 July 2014 to receive the prompt payment discount. For the third year running, Waikato District Council is offering a savings of up to $22 for those who register their dog promptly. All dog owners will receive their renewal notices in early June reminding them that registration for the year 01 July 2014 – 30 June 2015 is due.
General Manager Customer Support Sue Duignan said dog registration is not only a legal requirement, but is also in the best interest of your pooch. “The registration information about your dog goes onto a national register which helps in locating and identifying owners in the case of wandering, lost or stolen dogs. It also helps keep track of dogs who have changed owners or districts, or who have a history of complaints.”
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SECURE AN AFFORDABLE SECTION TODAY $245,000 WAIUKU CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU WANT? CONSIDER BUILDING
WAIUKU BARGAIN IN TOWN - $277,000
A superior residential subdivision, great building sites, close to township. Phone Leonie for further information. Only 2 sections left in first stage.
3 Bedroom low maintenance home and section. Located down ROW on cross lease section. Off street parking and single internal access garaging.
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbs429 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
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Nestled in a quiet peaceful valley on edge of township 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
WAIUKU
IDEAL 1st HOME or INVESTMENT $339,000
A NICE LITTLE EARNER $259,000
Spacious open plan living. 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet. Single internal garaging & fully fenced. Handy to Waiuku town central
A 3 bedroom home with cosy open plan lounge dining with a woodburner, ranch-slider opens on to a sunny deck and private back garden. Currently rented at $280.00 per week is a great start to your rental portfolio or first home buying. Call Ray to view.
WAIUKU
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WAIUKU
CUTE LOW MAINTENANCE $349,000
WAIUKU
BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW $415,000
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EASY LIVING $369,000
Loads of character in this 3 bedroom plastered brick home with views to Karioitahi hills. Loads of outdoor entertaining areas and sunny decks. 3 kinds of heating options for a cosy winter. Be quick for this one. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh784 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
A contemporary double glazed Latitude home consisting of large open plan living with elevated ceiling space. 3 double bedrooms (master with ensuite). Double basement garage on a compact easy care site. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh703 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
WAIUKU
Open Home: Sun 2.00 – 2.30pm 32 Kathleen Reece Place
Over 1/4 acre section with four lovely bedrooms, 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.
WAIUKU
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh764 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
Open Home: Sun 11.00 – 11.30 17 Kathleen Reece Plc
BRICK BEAUTY $429,000 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
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WAIUKU
SUNSET SPECTACULAR - $445,000
4 bedroom + ensuite brick & tile home in an elevated position to reward the owners with spectacular views. The gardens have been lovingly landscaped with raised garden boxes for the keen gardener. Set in a popular street. Call Julie Q to view. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh786 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
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11 Bowen Street, Waiuku
Open Home: Sun 12.00 – 12.30 pm 33 Brookesmith Dr
LIFESTYLE STARTER $449,000
TOP LOCATION
$439,000
1.8Ha's. 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.
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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4 brm home with ensuite & open plan living. Double internal garage on fully fenced section tucked down ROW. Don't miss out. Call today.
A VIEW FROM THE ROUND WINDOW - $475,000
Tucked away down a shared driveway in a quiet sort 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 is nearly complete. A must view property. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh778 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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WAIUKU
Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
WAIUKU 15 ACRES CLOSE TO TOWN - $499,000
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh776 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082
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Be the first in! New carpet, curtains & paint. 3 Bedrooms + office/4th bedroom. Large section with not much to mow set on the outskirts of town. Move in and enjoy.
A 'must see' 10 Acres (approx.) just 4.5km from town. Great views. Handy to the Pony Club. Excellent hay country. 2 road frontages. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf708 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082
IMPRESSIVE - $549,000
new listing
WAIUKU NEAT AS A PIN- $479,000
BARE LAND - $479,000
WAIUKU
The immaculate presentation of a top quality home invites your immediate inspection. Stunning kitchen, dining, family area, formal lounge, 4 double bedrooms with superior bathroom and Ensuite, professionally landscaped grounds with large kwila decking.
Only 5 mins from town is this well maintained, grazed 15 Acre block suitable for stock and horses.
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WAIUKU
Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
Open Home: Sun 1.00 – 1.30 114F Sandspit Rd
new listing
DON'T DELAY - ACT TODAY $589,000 This beautiful 2 level home is just like new and has 4 double bedrooms, master has ensuite plus combined bathroom & a sep wc. Open plan living with water view (Tidal). Zoned for Sandspit Road School. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.
WAIUKU
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh791
Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
WAIUKU
BUILDING FOR SALE - $600,000 + GST
GOLDEN DELIGHT - $615,000
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbb010 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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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.
EXECUTIVE LIVING ON ANNIESTON $649,000
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
new listing
WAIUKU RUNOFF OR LIFESTYLE - $650,000 + gst, if any
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 View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf680 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082
WAIUKU
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 shedding. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.
Open Home: Sun 1.00 – 1.30 pm 9 Annieston Place
GARDENERS DELIGHT $645,000
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf703 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
WAIUKU
216m2 3-4 bedroom home on 1500m2 in one of Waiuku's best streets. Beautifully landscaped gardens lead down to a lovely tranquil duck pond maintained by council. Two living areas open out onto paved areas sheltered by archgolas. Truly a property you need to see.
WAIUKU
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh792 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
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LIVING THE COUNTRY LIFE $695,000 Set on 2 acres, this property is ideal for sheep, chickens or even calf club. Heated saltwater swimming pool for the warmer days. Lovely indoor/outdoor flow, open plan living with 3 double bedrooms, master has ensuite. Double garage + office space plus extra shedding. Ph Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf713 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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In an ideal world your home wouldn’t need any upkeep; the seasons would change and the years would go by without you having to do any repairs or renovations. The hard reality, however, is a little different! Your home must be maintained properly in order for you to benefit from all its comforts for as long as possible. A thorough inspection and some updates at this time of year will help you protect and enjoy your investment. In these pages, we hope to highlight a few necessary steps to preparing your home for the winter.
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Key elements of a warmer, drier and healthier home... There are many things you can do to make your home warmer, healthier and more energy efficient. Generally homes in New Zealand waste energy. They can be badly designed and constructed, have inadequate insulation or use a lot of energy to heat and run. To really make your home warmer, drier and healthier to live in, it is important to think about how insulation, heating, ventilation and tackling dampness work together as a system. By thinking of each element as one part of the whole puzzle, it’s easier to see how getting each part sorted contributes to a more comfortable INSULATION and healthy living environment. • Makes your home VENTILATION • Maintains air quality • Removes day-to-day moisture • Makes your home healthier for you and your family
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Being energy efficient in your home is easier than you think. With some simple actions and everyday habits you can cut your energy waste and make your home more comfortable and healthy to live in – without compromising your lifestyle. Add in some bigger steps, like insulating and choosing efficient appliances, and you’ll see an even bigger difference. Streamlining your energy use means savings for you and less impact on the environment. Either way you look at it, it’s a winner.
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Your fortnightly motoring guide.. Massive Murphy charity auction Kiwi racing driver Greg Murphy will be placing his extensive collection of racing memorabilia up for auction and sale with all the items available for viewing at a special event at Hampton Downs, 1st June 2014. Included among the items is a 1997 Greg Murphy Holden Racing Team race suit from his debut year in V8 Supercars with the team plus his 2002 Kmart Racing suit from his infamous ‘five minute penalty’ at Bathurst that year and overalls from his 2003 Bathurst pole-setting ‘lap of the gods’ as well as his 2003 Bathurst 24 Hour winning Monaro race suit among many others. Murphy’s family is directly impacted by Type 1 Diabetes, and the Holden hero is committed to helping the Spinal Cord Society of NZ advance vital cord blood stem cell research aimed at the reversal of this condition. A portion of the funds raised, including all profits from the 20 V8 Supercar hot laps, will be donated to the charity. There will be a combination of live and silent auctions as well as gold coin donation items on the day. You can view the full list of auction items, or place bids, on murphhotlaps.com.
Suzuki’s road legal farm wagon The four-wheel-drive Suzuki Jimny has been adapted to create a unique New Zealand flatdeck with an eye to the rural market. Based on the Jimny JX model, the flatdeck version is a local conversion to increase the appeal of the model to the rural sector. Unlike Suzuki’s Farmworker pickup, the new multi-purpose Jimny Flatdeck is able to be registered for the road. The Flatdeck has an extended wheelbase that provides more load-carrying space. The deck measures 1,550mm by 1,550mm and has a carrying capacity of 300kg. It is powered by a 1,328 cm3, 16 valve double overhead camshaft petrol engine, and is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The push button drive select four-wheel-drive system incorporates high and low gear ratios, effectively giving ten forward ratios. The Jimny JX based flatdeck version has a recommended retail of $24,990 plus GST and onroad costs.
Track day for your Toyota For anyone who has ever fantasised about putting their pedal to the metal, the 2014 Toyota Festival at Hampton Downs is open to all Toyota enthusiasts on Saturday 31 May. This year the event has expanded to include professional driver coaching, skid pan, show & shine competition, an open Toyota Racing garage showcasing the TR86, the chance to test your single seater skills in the ETEC Toyota Racing Series simulator, as well as a range of giveaways including 20 hot laps with a professional driver. The Richards Motorsport Toyota V8 Camry will also be running hot laps, with two winners drawn from the first 200 people to register invited to enjoy track time. The Toyota Festival was conceived in 2013 by a group of Toyota 86 owners and originally established as a track event for Toyota 86 owners and clubs. However, in 2014 the doors will be open to fans of all Toyota models. Gates open for registration from 8am with full event packages available for $135 for track time, $40 for skid pad driving only and free for those who just want to attend. For more information go to www.toyotaracing. co.nz or phone Playday on Track on (07) 378 7777.
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Lower charges for car owners - no change for ‘already subsidised’ motorcyclists ACC is proposing significant cuts to motor vehicle levies, including the ACC petrol levy, next year, as well as further reductions to work and earner levies. “On average, we’re proposing a forty per cent cut to motor vehicle levies, which are paid when relicensing a vehicle and through the petrol levy paid at the pump,” says ACC Chair Paula Rebstock. As well as reducing motor vehicle and petrol levies, ACC is also proposing the introduction of ‘risk rating’ for cars in 2015. Risk rating would see the levy paid by car owners reflect how their vehicle’s design affects injury outcomes in a crash. Cars are divided into four levy bands, the cheapest being Band 4, with a proposed levy of $83.83, and Band 1, with a levy of $173.83. Vehicle owners can check the ACC website to find their vehicle and see what the proposed band rate for that car would be. As examples, a 2006 Honda Odyssey is rated Band 4 ($83.83), a saving of around $120, while a 2007 Ford Falcon is rated Band 3, with a levy of $118.83. Band 1 vehcles, ($173.83), include a 2003 Maserati Spyder and a
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Smudge says..... The harbour continues to fish well for snapper, with gurnard starting to appear in numbers, just in time for the Counties Sport Fishing Clubs annual ‘Grunter Hunter’ competition on June 1st. There is $1000 up for grabs for the heaviest gurnard and loads of other prizes so naturally there is a lot of interest in this event. In fact I took a call just as I started writing this report asking if you have to belong to a club to fish it. The answer is no - anyone can enter and you don’t need to belong to a club. Tickets are available from our sponsor DKM Fishing and Marine in Belgium St. Gurnard are one of my favourite fish both to catch and eat and as I’ve been fishing for them for 25 years I’ve learnt a thing or two and this is how I catch them: I use 6kg line with a dropper rig using 4/0 to 6/0 recurve hooks. My trace is usually no heavier than 15kg line. I fish that rig under the boat, usually in about 5m to 10m deep where the channels rise onto the banks. Mullet is a good bait to use. Recently my mate caught a John Dory while we were fishing in the harbour, which is a rare but very welcome catch. The following week he was out with his dad and caught another one so anything can happen on a good day. The coast has also been fishing very well for boaties, surfcasters and torpedo fishermen, as long as the swells are down. Winter is a very productive time on the harbour, but check the weather first, wrap up warm, and don’t forget to wear your lifejacket, check your boat and battery and let someone know where you’re going. Stay safe, Smudge.
Above; Scott Warrender and a John Dory from the harbour. Far left; Barry Warrender was also lucky enough to capture a John Dory in the harbour. Left; the Manukau is still providing a good range of fish.
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With the Auckland On Water Boat Show set to kick off in September, New Zealand’s top boating exhibitors are lining up to show off their advanced products once again, and this year a feature boat hails from Clevedon. Newly-launched Odysseia, built by Scott Lane Boat Builders, is a striking 13-metre sedan commissioned and built to Scott Lane’s exact specifications. After building six motoryachts in the elite Bill Upfold-designed style, Lane decided he should build one for him and his family. Hand-crafted by Lane’s team in their Clevedon workshop, every detail was overseen by the eventual owner; Lane himself.
An entry-level launch designed with familial comfort and visibility in mind, Odysseia is majestic yet simple, with spacious berths and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Odysseia will be on display for visitors to explore, and the Scott Lane team has her sister ship already under construction at their Papakura workshop. The 16th annual Auckland On Water Boat Show takes place from September 25-28 in the Viaduct Harbour and is New Zealand’s largest on-water boat show. The show caters for all on-water passions and providing dozens of experts ready to share their expertise with visitors.
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Grunter Hunter! Based at Te Toro. June 1. Great prizes up for grabs! Entries available at www.csfc.co.nz
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TAXIS UNITED 0800 44 For more than two years Amber-Lee Waiuku College student has been look- 66 Amber-Lee00 getting involved in a team
Lawrie has been waiting patiently for a ing for. A keen sportswoman prior to be- sport again and really enjoying it,” Lewthey took it. Aided by the because we let Claudechance to get back into team sport, ever ing diagnosed, netball and touch rugby is wind, says of appointed the programme she helped centreofback Marcus Read-Bloomback in fellow it. But it shows how since the 14-year-old was diagnosed were Amber-Lees sports choice. organise lands alongside Disability field hit a stunning cross shot into far we have come because it is with Ewings Sarcoma (a tumour on her But having to use a wheelchair for Sport Coordinators Chris Smith (AuckWaiuku hosted Claudeland Claudelands penalty area and the top corner and Meshake Mu- not usual to be disappointed after spine that has caused paralysis below mobility after developing paralysis, she land and North Harbour) and Stacey Rovers this weekend, looking again Chapman showed his goal- liro got one right at the end a win and that is all to the the waist). has been unable to participate because Roche (Waitakere). Held indown collaborafor their sixth win on the trot. In scoring ability by putting it in the Derek Sinclair acknowledged boysAuckland and the team spirit we are Last month, thanks to Halberg Dis- “much of the school sport is on the field tion with the Wheelbreakers, difficult conditions with a strong left top hand corner. another that it was another im- creating. Niki Te Miha was man of ability Sport Coordinator Maia Lewis and is not suitable for a wheelchair”. the wheelchair basketball programmes cross wind, Waiuku made the Waiuku started the second portant three points “Wewere are dismatch. (Counties-Manukau) and two colThe six-week programme was held also the held at ”The Trusts Stadium better start. After a couple of close half like they finished the first. leagues, Amber-Lee has overcome the every Tuesday at the Auckland Spinal in Waitakere, and at the North Shore misses, Waiuku won a free-kick by However by the strong barriers to participation joining aided Unit in Otara. Events Centre. inside their own half. Aided by wind,basClaudelands were Auckland’s first-ever wheelchair It’s not justpenabout training though, “The Auckland Wheelbreakers have the wind, captain Mitch Thometrating the Waiuku back four. At ketball programme. as the programme culminated in an really come on board and see it as a asen“I’m hit areally pin point free-kick into the 60 minute mark, McGookin enjoying wheelchair bas- Auckland-wide competition between great opportunity to grow, nurture and the Claudelands penalty put Waiuku 3-0 up with finesame programmes be- develop future players,” Lewis says. ketball and being inarea theand six-week pro- players fromathe Jamie McGookin was on hand toto fully goal. parInterlink play between gramme as I am finally able ing run by thesevHalberg Disability Sport “By providing quality coaches for nod the ball over the with onrushing eral me,” Waiuku Foundation players found in Sin-North Harbour and programmes in Counties-Manukau, ticipate in a sport others like goalkeeper. At this stage it really clair who pushed the ball into Amber-Lee says. Waitakere. Waitakere and North Shore the Wheelwas“It allmeans Waiuku Iwith midfield McGookin’s only the amthe equal with the others path. All With physically disabled young people breakers areIfalso helping thisreally is you, collectto recombination of McGookin, Mike we’re keeper on the team, and because all to inbeat, 21McGookin years oldlobbed and under were welcome move the barrier of long distance travel. Day and Niki Te Miha winning the keeper. your prize in person wheelchairs I can talk about difficulties to take to the courts in the wheelchairs “Their experience and skills are also the battlewith and them Derek and Sinclair and Chapman provided went close moments I have they understand.” and give the sport a go. a fantastic resourcefrom for physically disathe Luke Chapman findingunderstanding space up latercomwhen the“Amber keeper gave Her teammates has the been waiting patiently bled youngWaiuku people Netball to draw Office on as we front. If itwith wasn’t for chance the Claudeballsport away and thinking al- like this to come up move to establish a really competitive bined the to play forquick an opportunity lands goalkeeper again who was lowedthe Chapman to region, try and lob on the next playing competitively is putjust what in her so it is awesome to see league in Auckland.”
Weekend Soccer Roundup I would like to nominate Lee Lochore of Tuakau for a WOW Award. Three weeks ago I rang Lee for advice about a badly injuried Tui hopping around my garden. He could not fly and in the winter weather I knew he would soon die of the cold, or hunger, or both. Lee instantly said to catch him but beware of his razor sharp claws and bring him over to her home a.k.a. the Tuakau Bird Rescue. I really thought that the poor bird would probably die however I took him over just in case there A reader was hope. writes asking to nominate Gary Pye the We arrived was so welcoming and reasurring Wow awardand thisLee week. and her present patients so contented “A WOW! to Gary Pyeall forlooked helping a 87 year and old well fed that I had no qualms about leaving the poor lady with who her. arrived at hisofshop pick uprang a item. bird A couple daystoago she to say he was alive well,so hopping about, singing but he Lady feltand unwell Gary supplied her with a chair would never fly again due to the injuries to his wing. then went to the Old New World car park to collect That was O.K. said Lee, he could live “happily ever her carwith thenthe picked from storeresident and delivered after” otherher twoup permanent Tuis at her her place. home. Darlene followed with Gary’s vehicle to I think Lee deserves a WOW Award for her tireless Bird bring him back to work. The lady lives about 2km Rescue work. What an amazing person! - Antonia Craig from town centre.”
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ting on a fine display, Sinclair would of added to the tally. Just before halftime though Waiuku did find that extra goal. Waiuku won a free-kick at the edge of the
him but his 30 yard effort went narrowly wide. 3-0 up and the coaching team made a couple of changes. This gave Claudelands a chance and
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FIREWOOD for sale. Dry Mac & Gum mix. $80/ metre with free local delivery. Ph 235 9668 or 021 412 452.
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season’s pine firewood. SWEEPING The pool area of the facility will be closed $75 per cube, delivered and stacked. Ph. 235 WINTER is coming - get it 9588 fornow. maintenance from: cleaned Inspection report - insurance receipt. Shed stored guaranteed. Phone 15th or txt 235July 9212 or to Monday Sunday 28th July FOR SALE Dry pine $75 or old man 021 147 0158. All calls pine $80 per meter. Free returned. to carry out essentialdelivery. maintenance workMac/pine. 4 Ph: 235 8847 or FIREWOOD
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REMOVAL - Any old scrap metal incl. old batteries, expired gas bottles, old cars, lawn mowers, etc. Ph Martin: 021 128 5953 or 238 3005.
munity and play. All families are welcome, with children aged under five years. The cost is $3 per family, and St Andrew’s Centre is at 85 Queen Street, Waiuku. Right: Leah Wetherell with her daughters HEATING FREE Portia and Indigo.
Free drop off depot for all your unwanted computers, whiteware, etc. Recycle All Your Stuff Ltd. Unit 1 Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Road, Waiuku. Free pick up in Waiuku. Ph: 235 5769.
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Massage & sugar paste hair removal - brow shape/ lash & brow tint. Ph: Moka (Natural Treatment) 235 0464 or 021 166 9674.
Freeview - Antennas, installations & set up. Ph: Mike & Mike: 235 7059 mornings. Registered Servicemen.
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terpart in Skipton, Yorkshire, are just some of the DRESSING events planned for Yorkshire day this HAIR LAUNDROMAT year. THEThe Cutting Room Hair Yorkshire Day Open in New Zealand cel7 days. Drop off Salon. 33 Breaker ebrations will Grove, be split service be& self service. Waiuku. cuts from tweenLadies Pukekohe and WaiDetergents incl. Sports $30, $25, commercial, ukuMens forcuts thefrom first timeclothing, to Colours from $70. wash, dry & fold. Laundry provide out of Hours: area people 4 U. Between Video Ezy & Tues Wed 9-5pm, an 11-3pm, opportunity to attend Pizza Hut, across parking Friand 9-til to late, Mon & Sat by proprovide a new lot from ED St Rest. Ph: pre-arranged appts only. gramme of activities. 09 239 2964. Ph: Steff: 235 7149. On Sunday July 28 the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan HEALTH Club will play host to LAWNMOWING the Day between noon TOPCUT and LAWNMOWING TAI-CHI QIGONG for well - reliable, clean, tidy job 4pm. being. Church Hall, 43 experienced Ph The afternoon Fred will 09 235operator. Queen Street, Pukekohe. 5280, 021 commence with regis902 552. Thur 1.15pm - $5; 5.30pm at noon and then into the restau- trations $8, 7pm - $8. Teaching, rant forgreen a traditional ofACRES fish chips and GREEN - Clarks practice, tea. No meal Beach. Covering Franklinto mushy The will then retire booking req,peas. just turn up. guests Lawn mowing, movgarthe main hall for somearea. short Yorkshire dening, garden clearance, ies projected on the large screen. hedges. Clean,oftidy reliActivities including the cutting the& YorkCall Brett 021 0211 shire cake, singing, a able. raffle and a quiz with 7777 or 09 232 1276. Yorkshire prizes will follow. One of the new inclusions this year will be a presentation of Phone: 09 235 7835
Male Masseur. Offering FREEVIEW - Digital Set sports, therapeutic & deep Up UHF & Satellite. Ph tissue massage. 25 years Dave 236 3519 or Ph/Txt: experience (diplomas). 021 2777006. Patumahoe. stories from a Yorkshire Policeman - a local Neck & back problems a version Ph: of the TV programme ! speciality. 021“Heartbeat” 049 Deceased Estate to bring along York1078.Guests are reminded House clearances & shire memorabilia forcleaning. display, there will277 also Ph: 027 5026 on forsale freeincluding quote. F luff y D u Yorkshire cks be items from Pampering. Relaxation flags of various sizes. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand longer Dealers. are invited Massage, Reflexology, Guests wishing to stay Reiki (Registered to stay and have a smorgasbord evening Practitioner) Sue Vlug. Ph: Residential, fencing, in thewalls, Club’s restau09 235 2256. Email: kan- meal retaining gardens, gal@ps.gen.nz. rant - however storage sheds booking built. Ph: is Mark 027 486 6175. essential.
The following Thursday isSituations August 1, Yorkshire POOCHIE PARK – Day, and will be celebratVacant Holiday home for dogs. ed at Shires Restaurant Inspection welcome by in Waiuku from 6pmor to Qualified, Primary arrangement. Ph: 09 235 a Skype link ECEwith Teachers for relief 0052 (Evenings) or 021 7pm Skipton Yorkshire work at First in Steps Early 856 555. Email: pups@ with Childhood hotmail.co.nz for further where the Centre civicWaiuku. parade information. Must have is fullbeing or proviand festival held sional registration. this year. Like last year’s Ph: Gabrielle 0373.with event, when 235 a link PICTURE Scarborough was made it will feature local FRAMING people, council officials,TO returned serviceLEASE men,Framing community The Shed. leaders and youth from OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Quality custom picture both ends of the link. Business Park, 23 framing. 31 Victoria Ave, beKitchener Finger food will served Rd. andDownstairs for those Waiuku. Tues Fri 9 5 or wishing to stay on afterwards mealPh will from $90 a + full gst p/wk. bybe appt. Ph Allie: 235 0939 Sam: 021 671 960. available. or 027 253 4577. Bookings for either event are requested as soon as possible, call 235 7050 for details.
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GRAZING for 7, 15mth old cattle. Up to 6 weeks grazing. Anything considered. Ph/text: 0274 303156.
WAREHOUSE SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Small, Med & Lge. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.
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WORKSHOP SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.
TUITION Drumming Lessons Full set up in Waiuku, no need to have a kit. Beginners to intermediate, theory, rhythm and grooves. Ph: Paul on 021 145 4478. Available for Violin, Guitar, Recorder & Theory, Ph: Alison 09 235 7156 or 021 0816 4939 after 6pm.
WANTED TREES WANTED - Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph/txt Chris: 027 212 4590 or 235 0065.
Good quality used furniture, collectibles, bric a brac, house lots. Ph.027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.
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AGM
Election of Committee and general business. Followed by supper - All welcome. Lions Club Rooms, Belgium Street, Waiuku. Ph: 235 2246.
Window Cleaning Residential and commercial. Professional Service. Competitive prices, free quotes. Ph: Colin 027 965 2094
Franklin Adult Riding Group AGM Tues 3rd June 2014 at 7:30pm. Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, 78 Nelson Street, Pukekohe. Equiries to 235 3592.
AGM Waiuku Bowling Club
June 1st 2014, 10am at the Waiuku Bowling Club Rooms All members and interested parties most welcome.
SANDSPIT ROAD SCHOOL PTA AGM TUESDAY 10th JUNE 7PM in staffroom. Everyone Welcome
The Annual General Meeting of the Waipipi Bowling Club will be held on Saturday 31st May at 9:30am New Members Welcome.
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Sandspit Road School Additional Out of Zone places 2014 The Sandspit Road School Board of Trustees has identified that there are ten (10) places available for out of zone students at Year 4 and Year 6 only. These places will be available to be taken up from 23rd June 2014. Application for out of zone positions can be collected from the school office, 60 Sandspit Road, Waiuku. Applications for out of zone places close at: 12 noon on Friday 13 June, 2014. If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot is required it will be held on Monday 16th June. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.
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New Mats n Rugs - Large Selection. Large pieces of carpet 3.6 x 2.7 only $195. Large shed piece $90. Queen size beds available $195. Fabric recliner, recliner & couch $295. Bedroom suite $50, Oak dressing table $150. Dressmakers dummy, single beds. New Queen size mattress & base only $595. Mattress from $155 singles. Delivery $10 Waiuku Area. 31/3 BOWEN ST, WAIUKU NEXT DOOR TO MITRE 10, Ph: 235 7715
In Memoriam CROUCH - Lois Heather In loving memory of our Mum who passed away five years ago on 26th May 2009.
May the winds of heaven blow softly in your ear How much we love and miss you and wish you were here. Love, Julie, John, Terri & families.
Nellie Mooy 9/11/1934 - 25/5/2013 In memory of Nellie (Oma) no longer in our lives to share but in our hearts you are always there. We offer our thanks and appreciation for the support and help we received in the passed years. Your loving husband Dirk. Your children and grandchildren.
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SITUATIONS VACANT QUALIFIED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Otaua Motors Ltd, is an established busy rural workshop situated 7ks south of Waiuku. We are looking for a qualified and experienced automotive technician to join our small rural team. Our ideal candidate would have the following: • Qualified technician with NZ experience • WOF authorized • Positive attitude towards customers and other staff members • Basic computer skills If you think this position sounds like you please email your CV to: Otaua.motors@xtra.co.nz Ph: Merv 09 235 2835.
Positions have become available for two grocery assistants in our store.
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(Please note change of time previously advised) Bring a spade and gloves, Stay for a warm cuppa afterwards at Pollock Hall, Everyone welcome. www.awhitu.org.nz
Church Services
Mainly Music every Monday morning at 10am at the Cornerstone Community Centre, 8 Valley Road, Waiuku Ph: 235 7341 or visit our website: www.cornerstonechurch.org.nz, Sunday Gathering 10am, Waiuku College Hall.
services
WAIMATUKU/HAMILTON’S GAP SUNDAY 1ST JUNE – 2PM
Wednesday June 4th, 7pm.
Wanted to Rent Looking for SHED or COTTAGE with room to park caravan. Must have power and water. Prefer close to Waiuku (10 mins drive). Working Mum, very tidy – great tenant with references. Phone 027 734 5897.
PLANTING AND BEACH CLEAN-UP
Waiuku Estuary Restoration Trust Inc (Mudlarks). Annual General Meeting.
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BROKEN WINDSCREEN? Have you got a stone chip or broken windscreen? Before you phone your Insurance company phone
PUKEKOHE WINDSCREENS LTD
Don’t let them tell you to deal with an out of town company. Pukekohe Windscreens Ltd can assist you with your insurance claim. Ph: 09 2388367 or call into 87 Manukau Road, Pukekohe. Email: pukewin@xtra.co.nz. Pukekohe Windscreens Ltd (as of 31 May 2014) will no longer be an Authorised Dealer with Smith and Smith.
40 Queen Street, Waiuku Open Monday to Friday • 8.30am - 5.30pm Sat • 9am - 2pm and Sun • 10am - 2pm Phone : 09 235 9307 Fax : 09 237 0054 Email : pharmacy@waiuku.amcal.co.nz
• The successful applicants will be required to work Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with hours to be discussed at the time of an interview. • Previous experience and a fork hoist licence would be an advantage, however this is not essential. • A good attitude, reliability and honesty are a must. To apply please contact. The Human Resources Manager. Waiuku New World PO Box 80, Waiuku. Ph: 09 236 5050 xt 760 Email. Trainingmgr.wku@nw.co.nz
STORE ROOM ASSISTANT REQUIRED. A full time position has become available in our busy inwards goods department. • The successful applicant must be self motivated, able to work unsupervised at times and be in excellent physical health as heavy lifting is required. • Flexibility to meet the changing needs of the store in busy times is a must. • Previous experience and a fork hoist licence would be an advantage, however this is not essential. To apply please contact The Human Resources Manager 09 236 5050 xt 760 Email trainingmgr.wku@nw.co.nz
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SITUATIONS VACANT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER Established in 1983, Signature Homes is known as one of the most successful residential building companies in New Zealand. The Auckland building industry is experiencing significant growth from demand and we have a great opportunity for the right creative person to join our team, based at our office in Pukekohe. In this role you will be working with our team to bring our clients dream home to reality. You will work closely with our clients, our New Home Consultants and our Estimators to bring to life designs that meet our client’s budget expectations. The role requires/entails the following responsibilities and attributes: • A passion for people, and a strong desire to help them achieve their dream home • Comfort managing complex projects with high attention to detail • Relevant qualifications preferred • Proven experience in taking projects from concept to completion • Proven experience in quality design and documentation • Sound knowledge of the NZ Building Code • The ability to work effectively with our clients • A sound CAD knowledge and experience (Min 3 years NZ experience) • The ability to create renders In return, we are offering an attractive remuneration package, and a chance to become a key team member in a fun working environment at one of NZ’s leading residential building companies. If this sounds like you, please email your CV to debbiegarland@signature.co.nz
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Awhitu District School We are very grateful to live in such a caring community. We really appreciate that the money raised at our recent Easter Auction through the generosity of those listed below (and many more), allows us to be involved in a wider range of educational opportunities than we would otherwise be able to do. So on behalf of the children of Awhitu District School – THANK YOU! Local artists including Pollok Arts Centre, local auctioneers, Knight & Dickey Ltd, New Zealand Steel Social Club, RD1 Waiuku, LJ Hooker Manurewa, ASB Bank New Zealand, BNZ Bank of New Zealand, Pukka Coffee, Alleyway, Lloyd and Sally Hull – Rural Delivery van, Matakawau Hall committee, Krayzee Kaneez, Franklin Vets, 100% Gary Pyes - Waiuku, Waiuku Country Markets Waiuku Mitre 10, New World Waiuku & Alrick Electrical.
Tuition BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND CAST GLASS CLASSES
with Susan K Louie at 542 Karioitahi Rd, Waiuku June 7 & 8:Techniques of Lost Wax Casting. June 15: Cold working - learn the basics June 21 & 22: Silicone Rubber Mould Making June 28 & 29: Intermediate/Advanced Casting Any questions or enquiries regarding the new schedule. Ph: 0274 862 688 email: silkynotions@gmail.com
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CARAVANS
Counties Caravan Rentals Caravan Hire
• Accommodation needs • Portable ensuites • Ideal extra bedroom
Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen
235 3500
Mobile 021 533 585
CAR RENTALS
Franklin Car Rentals Small / Large Trucks / Utes / Trailers & Cars
Contact us: 09 235 7835
FLOOR SANDING
FLOOR SANDING SERVICES New & Old Floors Phone Roger 0274 986 798
09 235 8364
GARDENING
CARPET CLEANING
GLASS
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Carolyn Foley
Your local company for all glass repairs and supplies
Your Local Chimney Sweep The longest established chimney sweep business in Franklin
Ph: Aaron 09 232 1294 or 021 222 0942
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Residential & Commercial
Value for money guaranteed For a free quote, call Len 021 - 682 028 PLastering
238 7701
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Chimney Sweep
Len Gore
Painter Decorator
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•Gutter clearing •Pruning/trimming •Weeding/spraying •Rubbish removal •All property maintenance•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator
Mob: 021 886 475 Ph: 09 235 5014 Email: franklincarpetcleaning@xtra.co.nz
PAINTing DECORATOR
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52 Manukau Road, Pukekohe 09 238 8388 www.franklintruckrentals.co.nz Don’t Delay Call Today
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6 COURT STREET WAIUKU (Opposite Police Station)
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PUMPS
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
SEPTIC TANKS
auto glass Windscreen Repairs & Replacement
* Mobile Service, Franklin wide * 103 Manukau Road, Pukekohe (Right next to Bunnings Warehouse)
CLEANING
PH 238 5055 0800 10 35 35
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Laundry
• FREE QUOTES • •Regular & One off cleans •Spring cleans •Windows & Ceilings •Commercial & Domestic•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator
238 7701
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ACTUAL CONCRETE For all your concrete requirements Phone John 021 501 438
LAWN MOWING
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THE POST NEWSPAPER, MAY 27, 2014
NEW SHOW HOME OPEN...
THIS WEEKEND AT 41 HARBOUR CREST DRIVE
NZ Home Builders
BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR COPY are proud to announce OF OUR MAGAZINE FOR A SMEG the opening of their new KITCHEN APPLIANCE UPGRADE! showhome. Open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 2pm, it is an opportunity to view the home, meet one of our consultants and discuss some of the benefits of building with NZ Home Builders. Bring the whole family, as there will be a colouring competition for the kids. While they are occupied, the grown-ups can have a thorough look inside and outside of this beautiful new show home.
THE ONE STOP HOME BUILDING SPECIALISTS • Seamless Design & Build Service • Turnkey Home & Land Packages • Property Subdivision Experts • A Great Range of Standard Plans • Tailored Financial Solutions • Investment Properties & Opportunities
Freephone 0508 726 357 www.nzhomebuilders.net 41 HARBOUR CREST DR, WAIUKU SHOW HOME OPENING HOURS...
Every Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 2pm From next week: Wed to Fri: 1pm to 5pm