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Roscoe makes a return Most people with a free-range bird get used to it wandering from time to time, but Waiuku’s Laura Swann is getting used to driving all over Auckland to recover her pet Rainbow Lorikeet Roscoe. The bird enjoys the odd flight away from its home property, but due to its friendly nature is often collected by well-meaning individuals who take it to a bird shelter, or a vet. Now Laura is looking at options to list a contact address on Roscoe’s leg, after she had to travel to the North Shore last week to collect the muchtravelled pet. On Friday night, an unruffled Roscoe was taking it all in his stride.
Road resolution? It looks as though residents are making progress on making a stretch of Waiuku Road a lot safer.
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Steel Mill rates up by $230,000, average Franklin business rates up 9.2%.
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Bombay School student Lily Webber (above right, with her friend Samantha), has had the experience of a lifetime after she won a day with the Royal New Zealand Navy in a poster competition. Lily’s poster was chosen from around 400 entries. During her day Lily fought fires, dined onboard an ANZAC Class Frigate, drove a ship simulator, encountered Auckland’s inner harbour in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat and topped it off with a flight over Auckland in one of the Navy’s Seasprite helicopters.
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Council’s much-vaunted 2.9% average rates increase among the Auckland region will not receive much play from local ratepayers, with business rates for the Franklin region set at an average 9.2% increase. Residential rates are set to rise in Franklin at an average of 2.7%, as council continues to work to a policy of having similar value properties across Auckland paying similar rates. The Post compared rates of six properties, in Waiuku, Pukekohe, Remuera, Howick and Wattle Downs, all valued between $530,000 and $600,000, and found rates were roughly equivalent. However, those Auckland properties receive rubbish collections and regular public transport, something which makes a mockery of equal service for rates. Franklin residents paying for kerbside rubbish stickers will spend close to $150 more than their Auckland counterparts on that service alone. Business rates however, are what will have a further knock-on effect for local consumers, as businesses increase costs to offset additional charges. Businesses looking to develop and establish in Pukekohe and Waiuku may consider Papakura as a better option, which this year will have an average 5% drop in business rates. Out of 21 local board areas, only Great Barrier has a higher business rates increase than Franklin for the 2013/2014 year. The Post compared business rates for a number of local businesses and found a number which were facing rises of around $1000 this year, how-
ever the biggest increase was for the New Zealand Steel site at Mission Bush Road in Glenbrook. Council’s rates calculator figures showed the rates for the site will rise this year from around $692,000 to over $922,000, a whopping rise of about 33%. A Steel Mill spokesperson acknowledged the rise, and said it was something they were discussing with Council. Auckland ratepayers will receive their rates notice for the 2013/2014 rating year from August 1, the second year of Auckland’s three-year move to a single rating system. Council says, over time, all Auckland properties of similar value and use will be charged a similar amount of rates, so ratepayers will be charged on a consistent basis regardless of where they live and work in the region. The council last month approved its 2013/2014 annual plan, which, it announced, includes an average 2.9 per cent rates increase across Auckland businesses and households, well below the 4.8 per cent forecast in the council’s Long-term Plan. For the year ahead, it says it has identified efficiency savings that have reduced the cost of council operations by $145 million. Council said last week the threeyear transition process helps manage the rates changes, with the maximum that rates can rise for residential and farm/lifestyle properties capped at 10 per cent and the lowest they can drop at 2.5 per cent. Business ratepayers will continue to move from their 2011/2012 rates to their new rates in near-equal steps over the three-year period.
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Passionate disagreement over article Re: Post article Pukekohe land will force young families out. To read this made me angry as Niko Kloeten has a view I passionately disagree with. The first point was his disagreement of the rural buffer zone saying that it will force up prices in the new developments allowed and that the farmers will not be forced to sell their land for housing. This is completely at odds to the evidence that the development out at Pukekohe East. Here we have farmland that has been converted to housing but the price of the land alone is very high and out of reach of most young families, let alone the building of the house on the land. This shows a worrying trend of farmers feeling they can retire to comfort if they develop their farm to housing. In the long run
this would spread and out satellite town will end up being just another suburb of a monster Auckland. I have deep roots in Pukekohe, being descended from the Robinsons of Pukekohe East, who settled here in the 1860’s and growing up in Bombay. I feel that the growth of Pukekohe need to be directed and that is where the plan comes in. If there is no plan then development will overrun our natural treasures of the hills and fertile soil. You cannot allow it to be left to individuals, as there are too many out there that will use a lack of rules to make profit at the expense of our environment and community. We have been forced into the Super City by politicians in Wellington who have no idea of the variety of our different areas and this is our way of trying to take
some control back and ensure the future is one that is bright. Part of this is using this as a chance to improve our train network and public transport. After living in the UK for four years, I can say our public transport is an embarrassment and need to be worked on now, not in ten or twenty years time. The reason so many of us use cars is we can’t trust the public transport and the times of the trains are hopelessly unhelpful. Pukekohe is a fantastic place to buy the first family home, and as a mum of one with another on the way, I know that more and more are turning to Pukekohe for an affordable first home just as my husband and I have done in the last four months. Good on the council for fighting for our future. Julianne Weller Pukekohe
An update on our stoppage of our mangrove cutting. It seems our cutting of patch of mangroves that were supposed to be left was only a small part of the trouble with the consent. It was more than monitoring that was at fault. It seems Council was the main offendor but the Mudlarks haven’t been officially told that by the Council officer that stopped us. In fact, the Council officers don’t keep us up to date. We are told the Council is remedying the situation but they don’t seem to want our help. Since we have been stopped from cutting,
Ian has organised the rebuilding of the hull of our barge that was burnt out when the barge was lent for the town’s fireworks display. It is now close to completion. In my spare time I have been trying to work out why the City Council is so against mangrove removal. Reading an article that was in the Herald a couple of months ago on the benefits of mangroves on the Waihou River, removing sediments and nutrients from the water, it made me wonder when I read that WaterCare is planning to build an interceptor tunnel from the North Shore to the Mangere
Treatment Station. Farmers have lately been in the news about the polluting of Lake Whangapehe with nutrients from farm runoff. So it looks like the Super City thinks its okay for them to pollute the Manukau harbour, but not right for farmers. To me it sort of looks like the Council wants the Manukau Harbour as a mangrove wetlands. It has certainly been providing them with plenty of nutrients since the Mangere Sewerage Works were opened. Frank Hagenson Waiuku
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Local author Tom O-Neil launched his new book ‘The 1% Principal’, published by Harper Collins, at an event in which he explained his philosophy on life improvement. A great evening was held in a venue hosting around 30 guests and friends of Barfoot & Thompson Waiuku and author Tom O’Neil. Tom said he “loved it, had a ball and was very very grateful for a wonderful evening,” in which he engaged the audience and had lots of fun. Deborah Andrew, Barfoot & Thompson Waiuku branch manager, welcomed everyone along and
introduced Tom and wife Sarah and family as clients who came to Waiuku several years ago working with local salesperson Rhonda Gilbanks. Family life sorted, Tom wrote his second book and chose to work again with friends at Barfoot & Thompson on the launch locally. The essence of the book is to indicate “How small steps can dramatically improve your life and potential”. An engaging presentation ran over a few key points and Tom used personal examples to emphasise the little steps are more achievable and Little = Big is his philosophy.
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Waiuku Policing report by Sergeant Simon Palmer
Serial sex assault rumours laid to rest Hi, I hope the last few weeks have been good, for July it has been pretty good weather wise. I have heard that there are rumours around town of someone sexually assaulting people walking around Waiuku. No this is not the case. There was an incident about a month ago, that is still being investigated. This is certainly not the norm so please do not think that you have to lock yourselves inside. Generally Waiuku is a safe place, but like all places it does have its share of undesirables or idiots. Common sense should always prevail. So far this month we have had 12 burglaries, of which there have been four arrests made. Police are also furthering their enquiries in relation to other offenders so hopefully we will arrest a few more over the coming weeks. Some of these burglaries are avoidable, or could be made much more difficult
with some easy preventative measures. Even though I have previously stated what can be done in relation to this I think we all need to stop procrastinating and actually get in there and do it. Window and door locks, cutting away of overgrown trees and scrubs, clearing of letterboxes, installing sensor lights, keeping a list of makes and models and serial numbers of your assets, ensuring your alarm is working and is set when you go out, knowing who your neighbours are and keeping those garden sheds locked are all things that can help. Also one other big help is locking your vehicles and not leaving valuables in them. There have been people roaming around lately, that are taking the opportunity to break into cars and houses. The Waiuku Police do know who they are but making it harder for them in the first place can save a lot of
hassle. We have already arrested a few of these undesirables which is good but cannot do it without the help of the Waiuku public. I would like to thank everyone that let us know about those people that appeared in the paper last time in relation to warrants out for their arrest. A number of these people also voluntarily went to court themselves shortly after seeing their mug shot in
the paper. I will continue to do this so ensure you turn up to court. Skateboarders and scooters. They are not allowed in town: Do not ride them, or use them. I have already confiscated around seven in the past few weeks. It can be very unnerving for pedestrians having these things zoom past them. So walk them, or carry them. Or they will be taken off you. Remember that the phone number for Crimestoppers is 0800 555 111 or www. crimestoppers-nz.org. Use this if you want your information to be anonymous. We always consider the information that people give to us, and it can help in piecing together the jig saw. That’s all for this week, once again from the team here in Waiuku: Lorraine, Laura, 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.
Police Minister visits local region Minister of Police, the Hon Anne Tolley, spent a day in the local area on Thursday, opening with a public meeting at the Shires Restaurant in Waiuku, where she fielded questions regarding police resourcing and local police on the beat. The issue of youths skateboarding in and around the town centre was raised, and police will be continuing their work in this regard, with suggestions that further confiscations of boards will be likely. The Minister then visited the Waiuku Police Station and met with Waiuku officers and volunteers, along with Hunua MP Dr Paul Hutchison, and discussed community policing and the use of new
technology for the officers. One policeman couldn’t resist the chance to ask for a pay rise, a query which was smilingly deflected by the Minister. The entourage then spent time with both Pukekohe and Waiuku Police staff, before a private dinner at
Pukekohe’s Edinburgh Street Cafe. Below left: Betty Hamilton, Dr Paul Hutchison, Anne Tolley and Mark Davie at Shires Restaurant. Below: The Police Minister and team met with officers and volunteers at the Waiuku Police station.
Building confidence rises in Waikato Figures released by the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) show a 95 per cent annual increase in new building apprentice sign-ups in the Waikato region, suggesting a positive uptake of the Government’s Re-boot subsidy and signs that the local building industry is rebounding. The figures were released at an event hosted by the BCITO, which brought together leaders in Waikato’s construction sector and was attended by the Rt. Hon John Key. BCITO chief executive Ruma Karaitiana said, “Waikato apprentice numbers have risen in the first half of 2013 to 211, from 108 during the same period in 2012, which is a truly incredible result
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Arts festival extends entry date Comedian raises funds for locals Held over 10 days, with 24 Categories, over 600 original art works for sale and over $25,000 in prizes, Franklin’s biggest art sale is now bigger, brighter and better. The Franklin Arts Festival Committee of 2013 decided it was time for a big shake-up. Accordingly, all classes within these sections now have a first prize of $800, a second of $400 and a third of $200. In another first, every winner of a painting, print-making, shoe-box sculpture, textile, photography and wood-turning class will go forward and be judged again. One lucky piece will then be selected as the recipient of the overall prize of $3000. The previous prize format with major winners having to give up their paintings as the prizes were ‘aquisitive’ has also been changed, which is hoped to attract some higher-value works to the exhibition and show. Organisers have also made a new class in
the painting section by separating ‘mixed media’ from ‘abstract’ as a mixed media work is not necessarily abstract! We have similarly separated Print Making from Dry Art Work in the Printing and Paper Works Section. Photography also has a bigger, better line up. The Festival will continue to accept all paintings that meet hanging criteria so every work still has a chance at the main prize. Organisers also say greater care will be taken in curating the show and they hope to improve the way paintings and other categories are displayed. “We have again the use of the New Zealand Steel Gallery next to the hall and hope to make the very best use of both spaces,” they say. The deadline for entry forms has been extended now must be received by August 7 and completed art works delivered by Tuesday September 3. Visit www.franklinartsfestival.co.nz for more information.
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Famous Westie comedian Ewen Gilmour will head the first team to enter September’s Variety Mini-Bash, which will travel the local area to raise funds for kids in need, and distribute grants to local sick, disabled and disadvantaged kids along the way. Variety – The Children’s Charity runs ‘The Bash’, named for its early bushbashing days, which this year will bring fun and funds to kids from Port Waikato to Awhitu, and Bombay to Pukekohe. The event will cover three days, with classic cars and fire engines piloted by
themed teams from all over New Zealand wending their way round schools and rural centres, delivering grants and equipment, and shaking buckets as they go. “That’s the best bit about the Bash,” says Gilmour, “it’s locals giving to locals. Those who have, donate to those less fortunate while having a bit of fun along the way.” The Port Waikato resident is a regular Basher with his long-wheelbase GT Radial Tyres-sponsored Ford Falcon often spotted among the equally eye-catching road train, which includes a Minipowered mobile cupcake, a two-faced American school
bus with its brightly-arrayed crew, the McDonalds fire engine and many more. Since Variety’s inception it’s already given over $13 million to fill the funding gaps Government and other organisations don’t meet. “If you know someone who needs a hand, check out the website, variety.org. nz, for the grant application form,” Gilmour says. “Meantime keep an eye out on the Bash facebook page – facebook.com/VarietyNZBash – for news in advance, details of the route, and updates as we travel through your area and help create brighter futures for Kiwi kids.”
Treat for classical music fans One of Auckland’s most reputable musical groups will perform on August 4 at St Andrews Centre in Waiuku. The Handel Consort & Quire is based at the Pitt Street Methodist Church in Auckland and is made up of a group of talented singers and instrumentalists who specialise in performing the lesser known works of the composer, Handel. Under the direction of Robert Howell, the Consort & Quire was formed in 2003 and has presented many outstanding concerts attracting rave reviews. A number of house concerts of Handel solo cantatas and arias have been performed at the sumptuous Rannoch, home of the James Wallace Arts Trust. One of the vocalists is soprano Gina Sanders who has performed at St Andrews on a number of occasions. This time she will be in the company of around 16 singers and the same number of instrumentalists who are committed to achieving the highest standard with attention to baroque detail. For the Waiuku concert,
the Handel Quire will present Palestrina’s glorious ‘Missa Tu es Petrus’, a sixpart Mass sung in cappella style featuring two sopranos, two basses, tenor and alto. The concert will be rounded out with some rousing anthems such as Haydn’s ‘Insanae et Vanae Curae’, Purcell’s ‘I Was Glad’, Boyce’s ‘O Where Shall Wisdom be Found?’ and Parry’s inspiring ‘I Was Glad’. The concert begins at the later time of 3pm and will be followed by afternoon tea, with a $5 entry fee. The monthly Sunday at St Andrews events are supported by the St Andrews Community Trust. Right: Handel Consort & Quire director Robert Howell.
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Snapper slow, gurnard on the rise Monthly fishing report, with ‘Smudge’ Fishing in the harbour has been a little slow for snapper and they have all but gone. We target gurnard in the winter months and we’ve had no trouble getting enough for a good feast when we have ventured out with a typical catch being 10 to 20 fish, it’s just a matter of how much time you spend catching them! I often get asked how to catch gurnard. I use light tackle, a softbait set is perfect. The first thing is to fish where the fish are and for me that is generally on the sides of the Waiuku channel. Many people talk of fishing the deep ‘holes’ which is hard work when the tides are running and usually produce sharks and eels which don’t interest me too much. My ‘go to’ setup consists of a two hook dropper rig with enough weight to keep it anchored firmly on the sea floor. I use light line, 4/0 recurve hooks and small baits. Many gurnard fishermen prefer to use flasher rigs. The biggest trick with gurnard is not to strike on the bites, leave them to nibble, then when you think it’s time, set the hook by winding and firmly lifting the rod. Try too
hard and you’re likely to pull the hooks out of their mouths without a hook up. Kahawai are plentiful in the harbour and despite what many say, they are a great eating fish when fresh. Crumbed and seasoned kahawai cubes are a popular dish in our household. Trevally should be showing up in the harbour about now and are a great sport and table fish too. Snapper are still being caught over the coast but the trick is to avoid the sharks. Most anglers head out wide to the 55 - 60m at this time of the year but one very successful local fisherman has had great success in 35m. As always, the fish are where you find them and every day can be different. I fished the Gurnard Grabber Fundraiser competition for the Waiuku scout group on Sunday 21st and it was a great community event, the pics are some of the fish we caught the day before, pity we couldn’t quite match that on the day! Good luck to the scouts for their Jamboree! Take care on the water, see you out there. Smudge.
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Please note these dates are subject to change and are weather dependent. For more information contact Karl Sutton, 021 1709840 or visit our website www.csfc.co.nz
Pukekohe p 09 957 0123 Waiuku p 09 235 7133
Top left: Michelle was delighted with this fish recently. Top right: Smudge with a nice gurnard. Far left: Darren Millar from Australia caught this in July. Left: Young Liam Hedley’s first bow-fishing effort in Huntly proved a great success. After only having his bow for five days, he enjoyed a trip to his Poppa’s near Lake Kimihia with his Dad.
a 142 Manukau Road, Pukekohe a 16 Bowen Street, Waiuku
TIDE CHART - AUGUST 2013 Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
High Water Onehunga (m) 0541 0649 0753 0847 0934 1014 1051 1126 0016 0053 0132 0215 0303 0400 0506
3.4 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.0 4.1 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.6 3.6
1827 1932 2028 2115 2156 2233 2307 2341 1201 1237 1315 1356 1441 1534 1636 1748
Sun Rise
Sun Set
0719 0718 0717 0717 0716 0715 0714 0712 0711 0710 0709 0708 0707 0706 0705 0703
1736 1736 1737 1738 1739 1740 1740 1741 1742 1743 1744 1744 1745 1746 1747 1748
Date
High Water Onehunga (m)
Sun Rise
Sun Set
17
SAT
0620
3.6
1903
0702
1749
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
0736 0844 0942 1033 1119 0019 0058 0137 0216 0258 0348 0451 0608
3.7 3.9 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.0 3.8 3.6 3.4 3.2 3.2
2013 2113 2206 2253 2337 1202 1243 1322 1401 1442 1529 1627 1740 1854
0701 0700 0658 0657 0656 0655 0653 0652 0651 0649 0648 0646 0645 0644
1749 1750 1751 1752 1753 1753 1754 1755 1756 1756 1757 1758 1759 1800
Times are for Onehunga and Waikato River. Add 30 minutes for Waiuku times.
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Snapper limit to be cut to three? A national advocacy group, LegaSea, is challenging new fishing proposals as unfair. They say recreational fishers are rejecting all three options put forward by the Ministry for Primary Industries to rebuild the snapper 1 fishery spanning East Northland, the Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Plenty. “It’s ludicrous that all of the main options proposed mean massive cuts to recreational catch while abhorrent dumping of hundreds and thousands of underPhone: 09 235 7835
sized snapper occurs each year – by the commercial sector. This waste must be addressed before the people of New Zealand are penalised any more,” says Mandy Kupenga, spokesperson for LegaSea. “Option one of the proposed changes translates into a 24% cut to recreational catch, while commercial quota is unchanged. The cuts could be imposed with a mixture of lower daily bag limits and increased minimum size limits for recreaEmail: info@thepostnewspaper.co.nz
tional fishers. “Option two means a 19% cut to recreational catch while commercial quota is increased by 7%! Option three is a recreational catch reduction of 30% for the public and a mere 7% cut for industry.” LegaSea are undertaking a campaign to “Save our Snapper”. They encourage fishers and the public who care about the future to take advantage of this by heading to http://www.legasea.co.nz/ snapper1.php Web: www.thepostnewspaper.co.nz
Childbirth... really, what’s all the fuss about? The joyous news of the royal birth last week brought back memories for me of the arrival in the world of son and heir Nicholas, an event which is now somehow a staggering 16 years ago. Childbirth is a tremendously traumatic time. The pain, the anguish, the suffering, the blood... and it’s not an easy time for the woman either. Mind you, they get around-the-clock medical care, a bevy of nurses and doctors, and an epidural if they want one, while the poor chap is treated as an afterthought and essentially is only in the room to pick things up that are thrown at him. Being an organised home, we had of course prepared for the arrival of the dear sweet boy, and had bags packed, a full list of instructions, telephone numbers for the hospital, the doctor, noise control, a pizza parlour and a vet scrawled on the hallway wall beside the telephone. I had practised leaping out of bed, casually phoning Middlemore and then delicately placing the mum-to-be in the car before a leisurely drive to hospital where the baby would be delivered to the sounds of soft music and much cooing from friends. Of course, reality has a way of interrupting one’s plans. What actually happened was I awoke in the middle of the night to find our waterbed had burst. A few seconds later, after thinking about it, I realised we didn’t own a waterbed, and at that point I became aware that someone was shouting at me. “My waters have broken,” she was saying. Now, despite ante natal classes, nothing had prepared me for this. I had envisioned the waters breaking as something akin to a runny nose. Instead, the bedroom appeared to resemble the Ruhr Valley after the Dambusters raids of World War Two. Still stunned by the sudden awakening, I watched two of Nicholas’ toys float out the door, then realised I was supposed to leap into action. Splashing my way down the hallway, and calling out sympathetic things over my shoulder, I found the telephone and hysterically screamed at the receptionist. Neither of us were making any sense, but it was only when she asked me if I wanted a thick crust or crispy I realised I needed to dial the other number. Frantically redialling, I got hold of the nurse’s station and carefully explained the situation. “Ohmygodshe’shavingababyNOW!”
Panting, I tried again: “Waters breaking, baby, it comes, having baby, waters.... NOW” Calmly, the nurse asked me what colour it was. “How the hell should I know, it hasn’t been born yet, but I really hope its white!” I blabbered. Eventually, we established she meant the colour of the water, so it was time to make our muchpractised trip to the car. Like a blur of a smoothly-oiled machine, I dashed back and forth, loading bags, cots, trundlers, bassinets, soft toys, changes of clothes and a cigar into the car and hurtled out of town. At Glenbrook, she rang me and I had to go back for her. Luckily, she was too busy timing contractions to abuse me much, and we duly arrived at Middlemore where hundreds of nurses flocked to her and I was banished to make a cup of tea. Around 17 hours later, nothing much had happened. Refreshed after three hours laying on cold tiles without a blanket, and fortified by a biscuit I had spotted under the bedside table while laying on the ground, I joined the huddle of nursing staff around the bed. “Going well?” I asked kindly, “It’s not too bad is it?” Through a veil of sweat she smiled up at me. “Give me your hand,” she said. This is how it’s supposed to be, I thought, reaching for her. Lovingly, she took my hand and calmly broke three of my fingers. “It’s not too bad, is it?” she asked, sweetly. Then, suddenly, it was all go. Clad in a white plastic gown, I shouted instructions from behind the doctors, making the mistake of peeking between two of them to see what was going on. One nurse was despatched to help me recover after I fainted, and I came back to consciousness just in time for a nurse to hand me a pair of scissors and ask if I wanted to cut the cord. That moment could have turned out very badly for Nicholas, but luckily his grandmother snatched the scissors from me and did the job. I doubt the Royals did it quite that way, but I’m sure that Prince William would be feeling the same way I did. Exhausted, worn out, somewhat amazed and in awe of the resilience of women, and incredibly in love with a new little person that looked like a deflated football. Good luck Will and Kate, and best wishes, George.
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CLOSE TO BEACH - $159,000
WAIUKU COUNTRY LIVING - $175,000
540m2 flat, fenced section one minute walk to the beach, 10 mins drive to Waiuku. Title yet to come
5479m2 gently north sloping block next to 31 hectares of covenanted bush. Build your dream home! Close to school, harbour beaches and within 80mins of Auckland. Call Julie Q to view.
WAIUKU HERE'S TO A GREAT START - $265,000
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GLENBROOK BEACH
VIEWS OVER WAIUKU $319,000
NEW LISTING
Walk across the road to the supermarket, situated right in the heart of Waiuku. Close to Waiuku College and Medical Centre. 3 bedrooms, spacious open plan living. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.
WAIUKU
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh493 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
A beaut first home with a modern kitchen and bathroom. Large lounge with wood burner and three double bedrooms. Insulated top and bottom and an HRV fitted make this well maintained property a cosy place to be in the winter. Double garaging with a remote door on a 685m2 fully fenced site makes this an ideal place for a young family. Call now for an appointment to view.
WAIUKU QUIET COUNTRY LIFESTYLE - $320,000
Elevated with a northeast aspect at the end of a quiet country lane. Lovely rural views with a good access road. Relocate or build on the 7056m2 site in a prime location. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf504 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075
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 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082
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$320,000 - $330,000
7 Large sections. From 2533m2 to 3130m2 Close to township. Zoned rural residential. All have power & phone to the gate. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbs436 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
MOVING TO NEW HORIZONS $375,000 Handy to Waiuku town centre & Waiuku College, spacious with 3 double bedrooms, underfloor heating in bathroom. Vendors are on the move. Phone Marleen or Leonie to arrange a viewing.
WAIUKU
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CUL DE SAC LIVING $415,000
TO BE BUILT $379,000 each 2 townhouses. 3 bedrooms. Ensuite. Double garage. Get in quick to choose your colours. See Leonie to view the plans.
Lovely family home with 3 bedrooms and semi ensuite.Combined dining and kitchen with spacious lounge. Family room flows through ranch slider to decking. Double internal access garaging set on 851m2 section.
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Open Home: 23 Norfolk Rise, Sun 3.00 -3.30pm
WAIUKU - NEW LISTING
WAIUKU COUNTRY LIVING - $334,000 each
You need to inspect this private 1960s home with a contemporary feel, situated at the end of a cul-de-sac with exceptional water views. A charming home that boasts a large north facing lounge that leads on to substantial decking, three bedrooms, and large kitchen. Insulation under floor and ceiling installed with a HRV fitted. One single and one double garage on the standard kiwi 1/4 acre (1012m2).
NEW SUBDIVISION NOW SELLING
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This 3 bedroom home set on a 758m2 section has family life epitomised. Located in a quiet cul de sac. On a fully fenced section and is both child and pet friendly. There is a large deck at the rear offering a private coffee area. Phone to view now.
WAIUKU
WAIUKU STUNNING WATER VIEW - Offers under $295,000
WAIUKU - NEW LISTING
NEAT AS A PIN $364,000 View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh691 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082 Julie Q a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
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WAIUKU
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MUST BE SOLD $469,000
DELIGHTFUL LIVING $489,000
Recently renovated 3 double brms, master with ensuite. Spacious living, sep lounge. Lovely polished floors & fully fenced section. Tucked down ROW. Walk in and be impressed.
5 Bedrooms. Master with ensuite. Kitchen/dining, family room. Sep lounge, double internal garaging. Fully fenced section. Phone now to view.
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Open Home: 14 Sandspit Rd, Sun 2.00 -2.30pm.
WAIUKU
A MANS PARADISE $495,000 MATAKAWAU SUMMERTIME & THE LIVING IS EASY - $489,000
WAIUKU 15 ACRES CLOSE TO TOWN - $499,000
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Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
3 bedrooms fully furnished bach at Matakawau on Awhitu Peninsula. 2 mins to beach. Shed for the boat. Lots of family fun. Call Julie Q to view.
Yes! Calling all men with 'valuable possessions' here is the dream place for you. A 180m2 shed including 72m2 of modern living consisting of two bedrooms and open plan living area and kitchen opening onto a sunny patio with a great rural outlook. Set on 1.26 ha only 3 kms from the popular Karioitahi Beach.
Only 5 mins from town is this well maintained, grazed 15 Acre block suitable for stock and horses. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf663
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WAIUKU
Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075
FOCUS Y T R E P PRO TRICT IS D IN L FRANK
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LIFESTYLE IN TOWN $505,000 Tucked down a tree lined drive is this 4 bedroom well maintained home. Double separate garaging plus barn. Private and secluded set on 9870m2. Plenty of room for the kids and the animals.
AWHITU PENINSULA PERFECTION - $499,000
Fabulous 4 bedroom with ensuite on 1 acre with a share of 31 Hectares of covenanted native bush. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf645 Contact: Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
WAIUKU
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WAIUKU CHARMING BUNGALOW ON ACREAGE - $540,000
The minute you drive up the drive you will love this 3 brm home + sleepout set on 2.92Ha fenced into 4 paddocks with good water supply. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf671 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
ON THE BEACH Expressions of Interest 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
WAIUKU
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GLENBROOK MOTIVATED VENDOR - $645,000
Set on 1.65Ha split into 3 good size paddocks & your own pond. This bungalow has 3 brms + study, open plan living and loads of off street parking. Plus 2 extra rooms in the double garage. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf557 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
OFFERS WANTED $699,000
NEW LISTING
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.
WAIUKU
EXECUTIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAVAGANZA $765,000
WAIUKU
Open Home: 14a Awhitu Rd, Sun 3:00 – 3:30pm
ESCAPE TO PRIVACY $725,000 View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh692 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
Over 10 acres in about 17/18 paddocks. 8 Mins from Waiuku with own dressage area & training track. Water supply is bore & 2 tanks. Extra shedding & stable with 3 loose boxes, holding yards. House has 3 double bedrooms, open plan with 2 heat pumps. Phone Marleen or Ray to arrange a viewing.
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EQUESTRIAN DELIGHT $785,000
NEW LISTING
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.
WAIUKU
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.
Step into a world of privacy down a quiet row, this home has a lovely indoor/ outdoor flow to your own cabana to enjoy a glass of bubbles or cocktails. 4 double bedrooms, 2 have ensuites. Open plan living with 3 car garaging. This 280m2 home is set on a 3,075m2 section. Ph Marleen to arrange a viewing.
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Open Home: 14 Jenny Lane, Sun, 3.00 - 3.30
WAIUKU RUNOFF OR LIFESTYLE - $650,000 + GST (if any)
WAIUKU
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Open Home: 53 Ben Westhead Road, Sun 1:00 – 1:45pm
SPECTACULAR LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY $799,000 4 bedroom Jennian home with 7 acres, covenanted bush and 180 deg panoramic views of Manukau Harbour with semi self contained sleepout and extra garaging, only 10 minutes from Waiuku.
PRICE REDUCED
KOHEKOHE
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BIG BAY SECURE YOUR SUPERANNUATION - $PBN + GST
Attractive 56.91 Ha approx on the tip of the Awhitu Peninsula just 30 mins from Waiuku. Proposed subdivision scheme commissioned for 25 lots under Rural Plan change 14. Vendor would potentially consider swap for dairy unit in upper Waikato. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf682 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082
TANTALISING, TASTEFUL & TOP CLASS - $ POA
View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf685 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075
Luxury living for the extended family or nannies quarters. An architectural touch is evident throughout the 556m2 home with large windows capturing all day sun. The excellent floor plan has good flow, from the open plan, very bright and spacious kitchen that has everything to offer the serious chef, to the superb living rooms where you will enjoy the water views from the patio, perfect for soaking up the sun and to entertain friends and family.This top quality five bedroom family home is set on a 4101m2 site estuary edge in prestigious Roseneath Road in Karaka. Viewing by private appointment only. Expressions of interest are invited by the 7th of August 2013. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh661
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This outstanding building site on 8.37ha is available to 1 lucky purchaser. Power & phone to gate & an easement to bore water. Driving access to Kariotahi Beach & freshwater lake stocked with trout. Only 5mins from Waiuku, 40 mins to Auckland Airport & hour to Auckland CBD. Call now to view this exciting lifestyle opportunity in a superior gated subdivision (2 other larger blocks also available for sale).
AN OPPORTUNITY OF GRAND PROPORTIONS Expressions of interest
Stunning executive masonry home. Schist features & high ceilings. Top quality appliances, entertainers kitchen opening onto patio area also designed for entertaining with fireplace & pizza oven. 4 bedrooms. Master is extra large with wir & ensuite. Guest room handy to main bathroom & another 2 large additional bedrooms with a bathroom strategically placed between. Downstairs boasts an expansive area currently utilized as a gym, bar & rumpus room. Double garaging & landscaped gardens complete this private oasis with rural views.
WAIUKU
WAIUKU
THE WESTCOAST IS THE BEST COAST - $PBN
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My interest in local history started when I was a child of eight or nine when I was given an old 1898 photo of the steamer Weka at the Waiuku wharf. The lady who gave me that photo was Dorothy Naylor whose family ran the Patumahoe general store, so it was a real pleasure for me to meet with her two sons Lawrence and Geoff and their wives to reminisce of their times at Patumahoe.
The Naylors of Patumahoe The site of the Patumahoe store in its own right has been quite popular over the years, and in recent times has even been used in television commercials, one with rugby All Blacks comes to mind. It has seen its time as a billiard saloon and hairdresser run by Vidak and Torkar, a general store and now part of it houses a quality second hand clothes shop. Development of the site is something which may soon be on the horizon. When Reg Naylor bought the property on April 1, 1935, the business of Vidak and Torkar was in liquidation due to the depression the country was going through at the time. Reg set up a general country store which his family was to operate for 35 years. He built up a thriving business, the bulk of which was done by telephone orders which were then delivered to the farmers in the district in his grocery truck. Apart from general groceries he also stocked confectionery, ice creams, soft drinks, crockery, haberdashery, farm clothing, hardware, nails, staples, garden tools, grain, timber, cement, sand, coal and firewood, a real general store. Dorothy Naylor helped in the business and was legendary for making her milk ice blocks and orange drinks that locals could buy at Naylors. Dorothy also used to
undertake the bookkeeping and monthly accounts which were a big job as nearly 80% of the business was operated by monthly credit. They had a staff of three plus a truck driver. The delivery truck doubled as the local school bus with three long forms being placed length-wise in the van for seating. A wooden frame was then placed across the back with a canvas cover tied down over it so that no one could fall out. The vehicle was used as the school bus between 8-9am and 3-4pm daily; the grocery deliveries all had to be made between 9am and 3pm. Every day the truck delivered to a different location. It travelled as far as Clarks Beach, almost to Glenbrook to the west and Pukekohe to the east and every other location in between. The family, which included Lawrence and Geoff and their two elder sisters Doreen and Shirley lived in accommodation at the rear of the store. Lawrence recalled that many a time they were visited by locals, at all times of day and night, wanting supplies. Dorothy Naylor used to cook on a coal range and it was the boys’ job to ensure an adequate supply of fire wood was chopped recalled Geoff. Most of the supplies for the store came in bulk and were
Above: The Naylor’s Patumahoe general store in its heyday. broken down and packed in small quantities for the shop. Sides of bacon came in muslin bags and had to be boned out on site and ice cream would come in cardboard drums in canvas bags with dry ice on the top to keep cold, delivered from Auckland on the NZR Road Services bus. Geoff remembered the back breaking work of bagging coal which was delivered in a forty ton railway
wagon, left at the Patumahoe siding. Reg used to employ local men to bag the coal into sacks for selling at the store. One of the important commodities stocked by the store was Shell petrol to keep the local community mobile, and veterinary supplies to deal with the likes of milk fever in cows. In the 1960s Reg was starting to suffer from the affects of leukemia and he died in 1967. The family continued
operating the store for another two years until it was sold. It continued to trade for a further period, but eventually as shopping trends changed with the coming of supermarkets and shopping centres the store closed down. But what of the future for the stand of buildings in Commerce Street Patumahoe? Present owner John AbelPattinson plans to develop
the site keeping the long standing heritage of the buildings in mind. He is confident that with Patumahoe developing now with modern housing estates and small village businesses that his vision for the town with boutique businesses will pay off and Patumahoe will again be a thriving commercial community. Any further information or photos of old Patumahoe email bill@thepostnewspaper.co.nz
Below left: A grainy shot of the original business owned by Vidak and Torkar prior to the 1930’s depression. Below right: The Naylor’s delivery truck which doubled as a school bus.
Info sought on historic home Heritage scholarship announced Information is being sought on one of the region’s most historic and venerable homesteads, Warriston Homestead. A local family is hoping Post readers may have some old newspaper clippings or access to images, particularly between the 1890s and 1980. They have tried the local museum without success, but expect there may be some old imagery in local family ownership. Anyone with any information can email info@ thepostnewspaper.co.nz Phone: 09 235 7835
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The Auckland Library Heritage Trust has announced Dr Lawrence Marceau as the recipient of its inaugural research scholarship for 2013. Dr Marceau, from the School of Asian Studies at the University of Auckland, will be researching the rare Japanese illustrated woodblock printed books held in the Sir George Grey Special Collections at the Central City Library. Colin Davis, chair of the Auckland Library Heritage Trust, says the scholarship will enable Dr Marceau to identify and describe the books in detail, with the potential for an exhibition and a catalogue following his research in the library. “Little is known of the origins of these books collected by Sir George Grey, who wrote a very brief list of their supposed titles, translated into English. Grey’s rather cryptic note, ‘The Surgeon of the Japanese man of war pencilled their titles in them’ is all the
evidence there is of how he might have acquired them and what they are. “Dr Marceau’s research will shed some light on the origin of these books and perhaps how they came to be in Grey’s possession,” he says. There are 36 paper-bound books, with vivid colour printed woodblock illustrations, dating from the mid to late 19th century. Many of these were made for children. Dr Marceau is particularly impressed with the good condition of the rare children’s books, since they often suffer damage through use over time. “The Auckland Library Heritage Trust is also delighted to be able to offer a second scholarship following an anonymous donation,” says Mr Davis. “This goes to Vanessa York who is exploring ‘botanical perfumery’ through specific herbals and early botanical works in the Sir George Grey Special Collections.” TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2013 PAGE 13
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Great weekend for Tuakau soccer Tuakau Football Club had a successful weekend, with all teams playing home games over Saturday and Sunday. The Tuakau Old Boys and Tuakau Wanderers both won their games, while on Sunday, the womens team held onto a draw right up until the last two minutes of the game. A Fencibles United player broke through the
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strong backline and scored a sneaky goal. The final score was 2-1. Tuakau Womens Football Club have their last game for the season this weekend, which will see them playing at home against the South Auckland Rangers. Kick off is at 11am at the Dr Lightbody Reserve on Sunday.
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The Counties Power Premier Club Rugby final saw the two in-form top teams of the season battle it out with Ardmore Marist taking the 41-26 win. Ardmore Marist came to play and started well with a polished first half performance collecting five tries. Tyrone Lefau started by scoring under the posts. A nice move put winger Whiora Rangiwai over the line out wide. Two stand-out individual tries from Lolohea Loco and Jason Guthrie extended the lead with AJ Alatimu adding the extras. Pukekohe were unlucky not to score from a charge down by Niva Ta’auso which was bought down just short of the line. Pukekohe’s points came from three Jared Page penalties. The first half went by quickly which did not work in the green and gold’s favour as the teams headed into the sheds with Ardmore
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Marist 31-9 up. In the second half Pukekohe’s Maama Vaipulu and George Crichton got some good go forward ball and replacement loose forward Siaosi Lelenoa crashed over for five points followed by a conversion and penalty from Page. Pukekohe then scored one of the tries of the match going through several pairs of hands before veteran, Nigel Watson crashed under the posts. Jared Page again converted; narrowing the lead to 31-
26 and making the intensity level of the crowd go up. Ardmore Marist’s coach Julian Stone made some key substitutions which added some spark to regain control of the match with a penalty to Luteru Laulala and the last try of the game went to new Steelers prop Jarrod Firth to see Ardmore Marist claim the McNamara Cup for 2013 which was presented by Neil Simmonds from Counties Power. In the Bob Chandler Memorial (Premier Reserve) Final it was Karaka who were
Steelers ready for Bay of Plenty Ahead of their pre season match against the Bay of Plenty at ECOLight Stadium this Thursday at 6pm, the Steelers went down 38-34 in a pre season hit out against Taranaki after losing the lead towards the end. The match played in Otorohanga last week was a typical pre-season match with some exciting play but plenty of errors. With Super Rugby and Club Finals players not included in the mix the Steelers used 27 players which gave a lot of guys the opportunity including some U20s to test themselves at the next level in the fast paced game. The Steelers went out to a quick lead in the very physi-
cal encounter thanks to tries to Sherwin Stowers and Ahsee Tuala with the red, black and white going into the Sheds with a 21-19 lead. Coach Tana Umaga was happy with the pre season opener as a starting point. It was beneficial for the coaches, providing clarity about what needs to be worked on. Umaga also stated he was happy that some of the players really stood up. Loose forward Adam Cathcart was a stand out his return to rugby after eight months out of the game and he led the team well in only his third game back. The match featured two brothers playing against each other. Michael Lea
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declared champions after defeating Manurewa 28-15. The Sid Marshall Shield (Division 2) Final saw Drury take the title, with a victory over Weymouth, 16-8. The Massey Cup (U21) Final saw a double-win for Ardmore Marist, as their agegroup side emulated their premiers, defeating Bombay 18-13. The Bright Cup (U19) Final saw Hauraki North champions after a close tussle with Patumahoe, Hauraki North eventually taking the match by 19-17.
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Waiuku Golf Last week’s Waiuku Golf Thursday Haggle results were: 1st Phil Hunt 46,, 2nd Louis King 37, 3rd Sid Thornton 35 Twos: David Miller and Louis King. Saturday Haggle: Div One 1st Louis King 40, 2nd Terry Spencer 38, 3rd Kerry Martin 38, 4th Ivan Van Niekerk 35, 5th Darren Whyte 35. Div Two: 1st Sid Thornton 44, 2nd Graham Hira 40, 3rd Trevor Cleghorn 40, 4th Phil Hunt 39, 5th Mike O’Connell 36. Best Gross Div One Louis King 79, Div Two Sid Thornton 87. Mercer Shield Winners Louis King & Sid Thornton, Ireland Trophy Winner Sid Thornton 44, Mungo Ireland Salver Winners John Boylan & Trevor Cleghorn 78, Twos: Graham Hira, Louis King, Kerry Martin , John Munro, Roger Read and Owen Yorke.
Hockey Kohekohe Junior hockey rsults were: U13 Kohe Fantastix lost 4-3 against Kohe GT, POD Hannah Hewitt, Cameron Slattery. U11 Kohe Ninjas lost 8-0 v Waiau Pa White, POD Leighton Kinghan. U9 Kohe lost 5-3 against Alfriston, POD Fynn Fletcher. U6 Kohe won against Pap/ Waiau Pa, POD Si Hari. Web: www.thepostnewspaper.co.nz
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Five wins in a row as momentum builds Waiuku AFC’s premiers played second placed Oratia at Massey Park in the weekend with the opportunity of being the only team to beat them twice this season. Oratia, who were promoted from the Auckland football leagues last season, had only lost twice in two seasons. However they were up against an in-form Waiuku side who were looking for their fifth win in a row. And Waiuku meant business from the start and if it wasn’t for the Oratia goalkeeper they would have been four or five up by half time. First Jerry Hubbard was denied from a George Winship corner, and his header was superbly kept out. Then Derek Sinclair was denied as his header was tipped over the bar. Chris Abbott thought he has scored when he got into the box on the right but his goal bound effort was tipped round the post. Cody Ralph had one disallowed for offside and then Abbott had another effort kept out with a fine effort from the edge of the box. Winship found some space and his curling effort looked certain to find the far corner but again the goalkeeper tipped it round the post. However he was finally beaten when another Winship corner found Hubbard who belted it home with a fine header. Oratia did have their chances and Phil van den Broek had to be on his toes to punch a Stu Roberts header over the bar. The second half was a much more even af-
fair as the Oratia team started to throw everything at the Waiuku defence. However Waiuku were just as potent. A long Mitch Thomasen throw found Abbott whose effort was deflected into the path of Sinclair who made no mistake for his 11th of the season. Both goalkeepers were kept busy and van den Broek made another good save when he tipped a goal-bound effort onto the post and then caught it at the second attempt. Sinclair got clear and lobbed the keeper but the goal was disallowed for offside. Then Oratia clawed one back. Elliot Crean was judged to of handled the ball when it clearly hit his chest and Stu Roberts sent van den Broek the wrong way from the penalty spot. Game on with 20 minutes to go. Callum Benson entered the fray and nearly scored with his first touch but tried to pass rather then hitting the target. Oratia pushed but Crean and Thomasen stood firm and Waiuku took the three points. Coach Jim Evans thought his team was outstanding: “The team is playing some of the best football I have seen and it was clear they really wanted to win this game. Oratia have done very well this year and we have beaten them twice so we can be proud of that. Man of the match was Elliot Crean but Phil van den Broek and Mitch Thomasen ran them close.”
Waiuku goalkeeper Phil van den Broek had a superb game on Saturday, but was just edged for man of the match by Elliot Crean, (inset left).
Great action as Waiuku Netball heads into second round of competition There were tight battles in all ages at Waiuku Netball on Saturday. Left: Glenbrook’s Keely Hodgetts grabs the ball ahead of her Awhitu opponent. Right and below: the intensity was clear as College Silver battled Mooi Hair for a place in the A Grade second round. Mooi Hair held off a spirited challenge to win 48-41.
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OFFICE SPACE downstairs from $90 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam 021 671 960. Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku.
FLATMATE wanted for a lovely 2BM unit, central Waiuku, share with one other. $140 pw + power & water. Ph: 0275 227 653.
OFFICE SPACE upstairs from $110 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam 021 671 960. Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku.
MATURE flatmate wanted, non smoker $150 pw plus expenses. Share 3BM house Matakawau Beach. Ph: Lynley 0274 336 858.
WAREHOUSE SPACE. Small, Med & Lge. Easy access. Ph Sam 021 671 960. Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku.
QUALITY household furniture, antiques, bric-a-brac, collectables, tools. Phone for free quote 235 5555 or 027 277 5026.
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WORKSHOP SPACE. Easy access. Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku. Ph Sam 021 671 960. 4 Martyn Street, Large Building, very good location, $350+GST and expenses PW 027 38 33317.
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Amcal Waiuku Pharmacy Phone : 09 235 9307 Fax : 09 237 0054 Email : pharmacy@waiuku.amcal.co.nz 40 Queen Street, Waiuku
Open Monday to Friday • 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday • 9am - 2pm Sunday • 10am - 2pm
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GUITAR Lessons. Experienced guitar teacher. No guitar needed. Also teach at Sandspit School. Bookings required. Ph: Rachel 021 0251 1752.
GRAHAM’S FUNERAL SERVICES
Sunday@ St Andrews 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.
TUITION
PUBLIC NOTICES
Meeting 7pm 5th August
@ 51 Queen St Waiuku
PICTURE FRAMING
HANDEL CONSORT & QUIRE DIRECTED BY ROBERT HOWELL Afternoon tea to follow Entry $5 St Andrews Centre 85 Queen St, Waiuku Phone: 09 235 7835
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Take My Card Your A-Z of Trades & Services
COATING
• Glass • Legal Services
Resprayed or removed
Decorators • Plumbing
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
• Property Maintenance
CONCRETE
• Pumps • Rental Services
ACTUAL CONCRETE For all your concrete requirements Phone John 021 501 438
• Rubbish Removal • Septic Tanks • Signage • Surveyors • TV & Video Repair • Tree Services
CONTRACTING
• Upholstery
Counties Caravan Rentals Caravan Hire • Accommodation needs • Portable ensuites • Ideal extra bedroom • Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen 235 3500 Mobile 021 533 585 CAR REMOVAL
FLOORING
FLOOR SANDING SERVICES Phone Roger
LAWNMOWING & GARDENING • FREE QUOTES •
Text’s Welcome
•Gutter clearing •Pruning/trimming •Weeding/spraying •Rubbish removal •All property maintenance•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator
CARPET CLEANING
FRANKLIN CARPET CLEANING LTD
238 7701
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Contact Doug Webb Email: douglas.webb24@yahoo.com Mobile: 021 886 475
GLASS
COUNTIES CONTRACTING - SPOUTING TERRY ROWE Advice, Experience, Free Quotes 027 474 6383 • 09 232 1914 kazelle@xtra.co.nz
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
MAINTENANCE
From maintenance to makeovers Full liability insurance Satisfaction guaranteed Free no-obligation quote
Decks • Fences • Painting • Landscaping • Retaining walls • Paths & paving Locks & latches • Roof repair • Pergolas & sheds • Interior renovations And much much more.
No job is too small!
0800 000 894 www.hireahubby.co.nz
PAINTER DECORATOR
Len Gore
Painter Decorator Residential & Commercial
Value for money guaranteed For a free quote, call Len 021 - 682 028
all about Your local company for all glass repairs and supplies 6 COURT STREET WAIUKU (Opposite Police Station)
Mobile free 0800 226 884 235 2572
Emergency Services 24/7 Servicing all aspects of plumbing and gas fitting 09 2352553 021762553 www.topnotchplumbing.co.nz
PUMPS
GUTTERING
09 235 8364
GARDENING
022 080 6024
238 7701
(Right next to Bunnings Warehouse) PH 238 5055 0800 10 35 35
New & Old Floors
TOP CASH PAID * CARS * VANS * 4X4 * GOING OR NOT * LOCAL BUYERS
• FREE QUOTES • •Regular & One off cleans •Spring cleans •Windows & Ceilings •Commercial & Domestic•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator
103 Manukau Road, Pukekohe
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
0274 986 798
Home & Office Cleaning
Now in Pukekohe
LAWN MOWING
KEVINS KIWI KARZ
CLEANING
CENTRAL GLASS SERVICES
Guttering-Colour Steel Fencing-Block Walls Decking-Concreting Paths
CARAVANS
PLUMBING
Top Notch Plumbing
TEXTURED CEILINGS
• Painters and • Plastering
GLASS
NIGEL KNOTT Owner
• Agricultural • Air Conditioning • Asphalt • Auto • Beauty & Health • Blinds & Awnings • Building Services • Carpet Cleaning • Cleaning • Clothing • Coating • Concreting • Contracting • Dry Cleaning • Electrical • Extermination • Fencing • Flooring • Lawn Mowing & Gardening
Contact us: 09 235 7835
PLASTERING
SIDNEY STOPPING LTD. Charles Sidney Work: 021 0236 1628 Home: 09 552 0702 sidneystopping@gmail.com
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
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING WAIUKU WASTE DISPOSAL
0800 SUCKA1
0800 782 521 Alan Wilson Plumbing 235 9066 Craftsman Plumbers & Drainlayers Effluent Ponds — Grease Traps SEPTIC TANKS
SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS SEPTIC TANK CLEANING
235 8206
027 476 1306
PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING Registered Plumbers
TRUCK RENTALS
Franklin Truck Rentals Small/Large Trucks/Utes/ Trailers & Cars
52 Manukau Road, Pukekohe 09 238 8388 www.franklintruckrentals.co.nz Don’t Delay Call Today
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