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A Commonwealth Games gold medal, a wedding, and then chosen as New Zealand’s flagbearer for the closing ceremony - it’s been a stunning few days for Pollok’s golden boy, Richie Patterson.
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As former Pollok Primary School student Richie Patterson hoisted 184kg above his head in an arena in Glasgow, 17,863 kilometres away his older sister Jane could feel every sinew strain and muscle twitch. “I was lifting it with him,” Jane said afterwards with a laugh, and she speaks from experience, having been a masters weightlifter herself, and a proud supporter of her ‘little’ brother for many years. Jane, who teaches at Waiuku College, was unable to travel to Glasgow to watch Richie, but says her parents Jock and Julia, along with other sisters Amy and Sarah, were there to cheer him on. Also in Glasgow was Richie’s fiancee Pip Hale, and Richie added to an amazing week when he and Pip were married in a stunning castle setting in Glasgow. Then, as if things were not already golden, Richie was chosen as the flagbearer for the New Zealand team in yesterday’s closing ceremony; one of the greatest honours a team can pay. It was an incredible Games for New Zealand, as High Performance Sport New Zealand Chief Executive Alex Baumann said when he paid tribute to a team which won 45 medals, with an impressive 14 golds. But for many, their stand-out moment off the games was that dramatic final lift by Richie. Glasgow was his third Commonwealth Games after he com-
peted at the 2006 Melbourne Games and 2010 Delhi games where he placed second, something which Jane says motivated him to come back and get that elusive gold. Richard has also competed at two Olympic games, Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012 where he placed 14th. The sport has been his whole
life, Jane says simply. “The Commonwealth Gold has been his dream since he was 14 or 15 years old. It was so sad to see him get silver last time, and this year he was clearly above everyone else, I knew he could do it. I was just about crying - he really deserved it,” she said. Jane says that win required incredible determination; as
well as training, he also coaches young elite lifters, and has established a training business called Functional Strength. The commitment to manage that work load and train for a gold medal is inspirational, she says, and, like the rest of the nation, she is simply delighted with a success that is so richly deserved.
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Earlier this week I had the opportunity to attend a celebratory luncheon to thank the local members of the Meals on Wheels group. The volunteer drivers and their support people have done a sterling job for the township of Waiuku and nearby regions for decades, and the people behind the group worked with the local Lions club to put on a ‘thank you’ event for the them. The previous week I had been at the Waiuku Volunteer Fire Brigade’s Honours evening at the station, and enjoyed an afternoon watching the local soccer club take on their Northern League opposition at Massey Park. The thing that all these events have in common is volunteers. The Franklin region must have more volunteer hours per head of population than just about anywhere else in the country. Whether it is the committees of rugby or soccer, the fund raisers for Relay for Life or the netball umpires, the members of Lions, Rotary or Probus, or the Volunteer firemen themselves; people from all walks of life donate thousands of hours combined every week across the region to make our community a better place. Chances are, no matter what you or your family is doing in Franklin this week, your enjoyment of almost any activity has been enabled by volunteers in some way, either now or in the past. The Meals on Wheels lunch was a way for one organisation to say thanks. If you have a chance this week, have a look around at those who are donating their time, and take the opportunity to thank them. It will only take a minute, I’m sure they would appreciate it, and as a community we would be far the poorer without them.
Does Franklin even care about its treatment? Only one response regarding my letter dated July 15 about Auckland Council’s neglect of Franklin? Or is that only two of us are angered at the way our region is being treated. Surely the other Franklin residents aren’t sheep – content to spend the future on their knees begging the ‘Super City’ to listen. What do the council care about a bunch of rural folk who roll over and accept defeat, every time another proposal from us to be included in the Auckland region is thrown into the trash. You need to understand that Auckland city cannot grow without our money, and more importantly, without our land. You need to understand that at this point in time, Franklin, along with the Rodney district, are the only hope for the Auckland Council to expand their city and house their ever growing population. They need us a lot more than we need them – and the Council need to be made aware that WE know this. Unless you all want to continue being treated as second-rate Auckland residents. Why should I be paying the same rates as Ponsonby? Abolish this ‘one-rate-for-all’ nonsense, for a start. The closer one is to the city and all its amenities, the more that resident should pay. They make the choice to live there, they can pay more for that choice.
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The further away, the less you pay. Simple. Franklin has a dog pound, so let Franklin use it. Simple. Am I getting to you yet? Auckland Council doesn’t need a new office when Franklin doesn’t get weekend trains. Simple. Are you taking notice yet, Franklin? Auckland doesn’t need a state house on the waterfront with a $100,000 chandelier, when Franklin doesn’t get an inorganic rubbish collection. Simple. Does Auckland Council need 1500 plus staff earning over $100,000 (according to Herald figures), when our Franklin residents are requiring seven hour surgery on damaged limbs because of council pathways? Am I getting to you yet, Franklin? Should Franklin businesses be forced to pay ridiculous fees for selling goods on footpaths? Should our local residents be slipping on the bricks on these council footpaths in our town centres? Should the Auckland Council be working hard on our behalf with our telco suppliers, so that we don’t get charged toll calls to our other Auckland compatriots? Do you even care, Franklin? Or are there only two of us who have the courage to let our voices be heard. We have a voice, lots of voices in fact – let them hear us roar! Chris Baber Pukekohe
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Steelsands board members honoured on Gold Coast $40,000 for students Two of the board members from local credit union NZCU Steelsands, based at NZ Steel Ltd Glenbrook, were honoured with Individual Recognition Awards at a credit union industry awards dinner held at MovieWorld on the Gold Coast at the end of July. Paul Eves (Chair) and Slavica Marsic (Director), pictured right, were amongst six recipients from around the country who received the accolade at the New Zealand Association of Credit Unions’ (NZACU) Annual Gala Awards event. The dinner was attended by over 100 credit union board members and managers from all over New Zealand, and was held in conjunction with the World Council of Credit Unions’ Conference, which hosted more than 1,800 international delegates. Recipients of the awards were nominated by fellow credit union representatives, and were awarded based on their valuable contribution to their credit union and local community by the Board of NZACU, the
industry body that represents its 22 cooperatively owned Member credit unions and building societies throughout the country. Guests at the event included Brian Branch, President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Council of Credit Unions as well as other senior members of the World Council. The annual World Council conference is a chance for leaders from cooperatively owned financial institutions throughout the world to come together to share knowledge and network with their peers. This year’s event on the Gold Coast was attended by over 1,800 delegates from around the globe. Independently owned and operated by their members for their members, credit unions and building societies provide a similar range of financial services, like savings accounts, loans and insurance, and any profits are returned to the members in a combination of ways, through cheaper fees and interest rates with community involvement.
Auckland Council says street trading article incorrect Last week’s Post article regarding street trading charges being brought in for Franklin drew a quick reponse from Auckland Council, who said the charges quoted in the article were incorrect. Max Wilde, Manager Bylaws and Compliance, Auckland Council, wrote: You refer to “licensing fees for Franklin businesses effective from July 1, and with charges from $500 to over $1,000, plus other costs”. These fees are for food premises only, not for trading in public places. Trading in public places fees for up to six months are $84, and $152 for 6 to 12 months. Auckland Council’s Licensing and Compliance staff have not issued any letters to any business owners regarding street trading. Our staff have only approached businesses with existing outdoor dining to explain that under the current FDC Trading in Public Places bylaw 2008 they have to be licenced. They have been provided with application forms
and informed that they will be licenced from 1 July 2014 to 1 July 2015 and that they will not be charged for this period. You also mention in the article that “The Trading in Public Places Bylaw 2008 states quite clearly: This bylaw regulates the sale of goods from mobile or travelling shops, and by hawkers and itinerant traders”. To clarify, page 2 of the FDC Trading in Public Places Bylaw 2008 states: 1) The general purpose of this bylaw is : a. To regulate the conduct of persons selling goods on streets , roads, footpaths and other public places; and b. To regulate the conduct of persons using vehicles to sell goods and services to the general public. Please clarify this for your readers through a correction or clarification as soon as possible. The Post accepts that the charges we quoted were incorrect. However, anyone accessing the
Council website in relation to fees and charges would have come to the same conclusion we did. In fact, we asked local business people to work their way through the Council information in relation to street trading, and the fees we quoted are what show up when you click on the website’s link for ‘Costs’. There is no fee for ‘outdoor dining’ listed in the Franklin charges, although it is specifically itemised in charges for Auckland City. In addition to this, despite raising this issue some weeks ago with Council, the above response was the first time we have had the process explained. We also still believe that Council is playing fast and loose with using this former FDC bylaw to apply to outdoor dining. The bylaw they refer to is for street traders and hawkers, as we pointed out. Nothing in that bylaw makes a reference to outdoor dining for cafes.
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The Waiuku Lions Club presented Waiuku Primary School with two hardwon cheques at their assembly on Friday. Students who took part in the sixperson tug-o-war schools competition at the Sand to Mud Fun Run earlier this year were congratulated by the school and Barry Gibbons, Waiuku Lions President, for their winning pulling power which earned the school $500. It was a double win for the school as the students’ parents won the adult tugo-war competition and won an additional $500 for the school. Another Waiuku Primary School winner from the event was eight year old Quinn Hall who was the first Junior home for his school and along with his six year old sister Charli, won
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Franklin Christian Lobby is hosting a ‘Meet the Candidates’ evening, which has changed dates to August 26 from 7.30pm. Hunua Electorate candidates attending are Ian Cummings (ACT), Neville Hudson (Conservative), Arena Williams (Labour), Andrew Bayly (National) and Jon Reeves (NZ First). It gives the public the opportunity to hear the candidates talking about their parties’ vision for New Zealand ahead of the General Election on 20 September. The research and public policy organisation Maxim Institute will be facilitating the Evening and there will be the opportunity for questions and to mix and mingle afterwards. The event is on Tuesday 26 August in the Pukekohe Reformed Church, cnr. Seddon and Victoria Streets.
Last day to submit Franklin residents have until 5pm tomorrow (Wednesday) to make a submission on their draft Local Board Plan. Board members were out and about in their communities in February and March talking about the ideas that helped shape the draft plans and during July have been seeking formal submissions at consultation meetings around the region. Residents can still make a submission on Franklin’s Local Board Plan either by filling out the freepost form that was sent with a summary document to every household during July or by going online at shapeauckland.co.nz.
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Franklin residents, particularly in the west of the region, have long complained about their water supplies, suggesting particles in the water cause marks on glass, scale build-up on kettles and even discolouration of their washing. While some of those issues have improved in recent years, residents are looking at installing water softeners, and are asking the question why it isn’t softened at the source? Some local residents are adamant that reticulated water services, particularly in Waiuku are causing severe build-up on their kitchen appliances, but John Redwood, Communications Manager for Watercare Services Limited, says the ‘hardness’ of local water is well within established guidelines. “Raw water across New Zealand is typically soft to moderately soft, and we here are no exception,” he says. “Broadly speaking, water hardness is a function of calcium and magnesium levels. Total hardness is usually reported as milligrams of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) per litre of water. (This is equal to the sum of calcium hardness and magnesium hardness, when both are expressed in units of mg/L as CaCO3.)” However, as John points out, hard water is not a health issue, as the Ministry of Health’s Drinking Water Standards do not set a maximum allowable value
for total hardness - the Ministry takes the view calcium and magnesium levels have no demonstrated effect on public health. There is, however, a guideline value for other characteristics, which is based on the Australian value, and this is set at 200mg/L. The Ministry comments that total hardness above 200mg/L may lead to excessive scaling of pipes and fittings, and cause blockage of safety relief valves in hot water systems. It also notes that public acceptance of hardness can vary considerably and is generally related to the hardness that the consumer has come to expect. So, how does Waiuku’s water compare? As John Redwood says: “Average total hardness levels at Watercare’s treatment plants (set out in the current Water Quality Report) range from 11mg/L to 130mg/L. “Water from the Waiuku Road, Victoria Avenue and Cornwall Road treatment
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THE POST NEWSPAPER, august 5, 2014
Original Sin Repeating Itself Reeves vies for Hunua for NZ First
When you look at the ‘Original Sin” boil it to is smallest part, you will get one word,”Why?” Satan was not intentionally disobeying, his point was in essence, “You convince me, and yes I will do.” This made him above God as he was going to consider, obey his conclusion, or to be selective about what, or what parts of what, he was going to be attentive to, he was just going to choose, based on his thinking and reasoning. That is not Obedience, as obedience is in essence three words, “Sir,” “Yes Sir.” Imagine a military when you say left turn and some sit down, snap off a salute, do an about turn, snap a right turn, or to quickly dig a Fox Hole or whatever. Obedience is in the word, “Obey” or to carry out the instructions exactly as requested, and in the shortest possible time frame from receiving the instruction, to it being carried out and completed. Eve was also faced with the same problem, God
said, but she reasoned as found in Genesis 3:6 “And when the woman saw that the tree [was] good for food, and that it [was] pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make [one] wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.” God said, “don’t go there,” but she said, “but it looks good and beneficial.” Shortly thereafter the perceived beneficial was a huge liability and not a beneficial asset at all, and the Devil was not there to support them, he was long gone. When you look at thieft, adultery, murder, and pretty much all sin, you find man reasoning that there is some perceived benefits, and not a God statement of “that, my child, is a Mine Field, enter at your own peril.” Should we each spend more quality time in “The Word,” every day and were following the directions, how few short term and long term crisis and disasters would be adverted? How many skinned knees would not happen if we adopted this saying of our Saviour Jesus Christ when temptation arrived at his door, he replied, “It is written.” As one person stated it this way, “God said it, I believe it, and that settles it for me.”
I saw an inspiring presentation on FirstLight Channel 26 on this subject, and here is a snippet, Eze 28:12-18, “The Four Sins of Pride.” Incredibly Wise, Incredibly Beautiful, Incredibly Rich, Incredibly Powerful. Look at the mayhem caused in this world, all caused by these four corrupted attributes. Messiah Jesus came to show us anything but himself, John 5:30, John 7:16. I guess that we should ask ourselves this question, “Who do we really represent?” We call ourselves “Christians,” but do we look and act more like the lost than the redeemed?
This concept is found in the New Testament and here are a couple of situations, and they are very insightful.
Luke 9:59-62 “And Jesus said unto another, Follow
me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Matthew 21:28-31 “But what think ye? A
[certain] man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I [go], sir: and went not. Whether of them twain did the will of [his] father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.”
We are to receive this word as supreme authority. We are to recognize human government as an ordinance of divine appointment, and teach obedience to it as a sacred duty, within its legitimate sphere. But when its claims conflict with the claims of God, we must obey God rather than men. God’s word must be recognized as above all human legislation. A “Thus saith the Lord” is not to be set aside for a “Thus saith the church” or a “Thus saith the state.” The crown of Christ is to be lifted above the diadems of earthly potentates. {AA 68} I am currently reading “Experiencing God,” and in John 5, we get this list from the authors of Jesus example: The Father has been working all along; Now the Father has me working; I do nothing on my own initiative; I watch to see what my Father is doing; I do what I see my Father doing; The Father loves me; He shows me everything that he, himself, is doing.
Jon Reeves, a Campaign for Better Transport board member and account manager of a nationwide radio network, will vie to replace the retiring Dr Paul Hutchison in the general elections on September 20. The 42-year-old has been heavily involved in the campaign for electrification of the train line to Pukekohe and getting a commuter train from Hamilton, through Tuakau, to Auckland. He helped to devise the party’s Railways of National Importance programme which includes extending electrification of Auckland’s railway line to Pukekohe. ‘‘It is the Government’s role as master of the New Zealand Transport Agency to fund rail infrastructure projects such as this in partnership with Auckland Transport,’’ he said. ‘‘The 2014 budget was a classic example of not caring about Pukekohe or the Hunua region. The Government will plough hundreds of millions of dollars, by way of loans, for
motorways but not even one single cent for public transport upgrades. ‘‘This is a slap in the face to every single resident in the district who wants fast, clean, modern electric train services to Downtown Auckland.’’ The Ararimu resident has deep roots in Franklin with his greatgrandparents once owning a camping ground at the Sandspit, Waiuku and a furniture shop in the Waiuku town centre. He has spent time living in England, Scotland, France and Switzerland through various business roles including setting up a media company in the latter. He said he strongly believes in New Zealand First’s policies and values because they are similar to his own. Reeves joins National’s Andrew Bayly, Labour’s Arena Williams, the Conservatives Neville Hudson and ACT’s Ian Cummings as confirmed candidates for the seat.
Irrigation workshop for Pukekohe South Auckland and Waikato fruit and vegetable growers, farmers and staff who use irrigation, may benefit from attending an ‘Irrigation Operator and Manager Training workshop’ coming to Pukekohe on Friday 22 August. The one-day workshop (9am to 4.30pm) is being brought to the area by IrrigationNZ. Designed to improve the ‘irrigation knowledge base’ of Kiwi farmers and growers, the Pukekohe event is the second of 17 workshops IrrigationNZ will host across New Zealand this summer. Combining classroom learning with exercises in-the-field, nearby irrigators will provide the basis for hands-on experience. Aimed at growers, farmers and farm staff who regularly apply and manage irrigation,
the workshop is also open to rural professionals looking to improve their understanding of the latest irrigation advice. A particular highlight will be the ‘irrigator walk’ which helps participants develop an irrigation operations manual which is property specific. Broken into four modules; irrigation regulation, scheduling, operation/ maintenance and irrigator calibration, participants leave the workshop with comprehensive resources provided by IrrigationNZ to assist further learning. For further information and to register for the Pukekohe ‘Irrigation Operator and Manager Training workshop’, visit www.irrigationnz.co.nz/events or phone Kate Mills or Paul Reese at IrrigationNZ on the following telephone number (03) 341 2225.
One-day lifestyle camp for women Local health and fitness guru Ginny McArthur has become so busy with her media and corporate work that she has been struggling to see local clients, and so has created a series of one day camps or seminars for the women of Franklin. These days will incorporate some fitness, nutrition and motivational sessions. She says the days will be fun and will be a kick-start to help people to make permanent life style changes. Local businesses have come on board with
sponsorship of goody bags and spot prizes. The days are aimed at women of all shapes, ages and sizes and are expected to be hugely motivational. Ginny says “Our goal is to take New Zealand by storm, by motivating and empowering women to be the best version of themselves that they can possibly be and most of all we intend to have great fun doing it!” The first event is in Franklin, Saturday August 23, Pukekohe East Hall.
Jesus came to “Show us the Father,” what do
we show daily to those we live with, work with, interact with, worship with? The Psalmist gave us this quote in Psalm 119:105 “Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Jesus gave us this one in Matthew 4:4 “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” And also in John 6:53 “Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.” You have to jump right in, total involvement. King Saul had a hard time learning obedience, from this text found in 1 Samuel 15:22 “And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.”
Dear Reader, please resolve, like me, to get deeper yet into the Word, Deeper yet into a relationship with Jesus Christ, to walk the walk, talk the talk, and be doers of the word and not hearers only. “Let me commend to you my Jesus.”
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Market move in Waiuku Plans are in place to launch a new community market in Waiuku, and organiser Traci Hyland says she is hoping the region will get behind the project and help create a true family atmosphere at a weekly Sunday event. Traci says the venue will initially be the carpark beside the town’s iconic Kentish Hotel, a venue which has played host to a similar market in former years, and which she believes is ideal in terms of its position and the high visibility of the site. The first of the weekly markets is planned for Sunday, September 7, and is expected to run from 9am to 2pm, with all manner of stalls encouraged to be part of it. In a sense, becoming part of the area’s trading network is in Traci’s blood; the Waiuku born and bred local has
Like it? Get it. Today. strong family connections in local business. Her greatgrandparents, Mack and Kitty Hyland, were the owners of a service station in the town many years ago, and she says she is keen to bring back some of that community spirit of yesteryear. “Live entertainment is going to be a big part of what we are trying to bring together, and I would love to hear from people who would like stalls or space in the
Rates notices arriving Franklin ratepayers started receiving their rates notice for the 2013/2014 rating year from last week, the third year of Auckland’s three-year move to a single rating system. Over time, all Auckland properties of similar value and use will be charged a similar amount of rates, regardless of where ratepayers live or work in the region. Council says rates are used to pay for things such as public transport, events, parks and other community facilities. There are different payment options available, as well as ways to help people manage their payments, including rebates, remissions and postponement schemes. Council approved its 2014/2015 annual plan in June. This included an average 2.5 per cent rates increase across Auckland,
which is an average increase of 0.1 per cent for businesses and 3.7 per cent for residents. This year’s average increase is well below the 4.9 per cent forecast in the council’s Long-term Plan, however, Franklin’s average percentage rate rise is substantially higher than that of the rest of Auckland. For the year ahead, Auckland Council says it has identified efficiency savings that have reduced the cost of operations by $183 million. During the three-year transition process, the maximum that rates can rise for residential and farm/lifestyle properties is capped at 10 per cent, while the lowest they can drop is three per cent. Business ratepayers have transitioned to their new rates amount, having moved from their 2011/2012 rates amount in near-equal steps over the three-year period.
markets, or who have ideas about how we can involve the local people.” Traci says a ‘kids market area’ is one concept, where local youngsters can display their items for sale, along with arts and crafts, organic produce, wholefoods, gluten-free options and homemade preserves. “It’s all about having something that families can come to, sit down and have a bite to eat or a cold drink,
enjoy the entertainment and have a look at local items for sale,” she says. A facebook page to promote the markets is in the pipeline, but at this stage, for further information, Traci can be contacted on 0211 739 428 or by email at zerenebeautywithin@gmail.com. Above: Traci Hyland says the region’s great produce is likely to be one of the hits at the forthcoming community markets in Waiuku.
‘Stupid’ barrier moves put local drivers at risk A Waiuku resident says youths moving construction barriers into the middle of Collingwood Road late at night is likely to end up with someone getting hurt or even killed. The resident, who did not wish to be named, says she has seen a group of young people moving the barriers to block traffic at night, and has already seen vehicles have to take evasive action to avoid hitting them. Police have been informed, and the issue was tragically highlighted just days ago, when a woman was killed on a Taranaki highway after someone “stupidly” blocked a lane by intentionally placing barriers across the road, police say. The woman was struck by a vehicle in the
southbound lane of State Highway 3 at Normanby on Saturday night. Police said it was believed she had stopped her car and turned on the hazard lights after encountering metal fencing frames on the road. The frames, which were in place around cable work on the footpath, had been intentionally moved from the footpath and placed across the highway. The woman was attempting to move the frames when she was struck by a northbound vehicle about 11.50pm. Anyone seeing people acting in a suspicious manner near the barriers that are currently around the township is urged to contact police and record any details of those involved.
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Over the weekend two events were held in the community by those with links to the Yorkshire County in England. The Shires Restaurant in Waiuku hosted a gathering on Friday, August 1, which saw over 20 guests join local and regional government representatives. The crowd joined in an event which featured a Skype link with the small town of South Kirkby, near Sheffield in Yorkshire, which this year hosted over 200 Yorkshire Mayors and officials (including one local from Pukekohe who was there visiting a family member). Whilst the link had its problems. messages were passed and then at the Yorkshire end the participants
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Above; touching base with fellow officials on the other side of the world were local representatives Paula Southgate (Chair of Waikato Regional Council), Lionel Petersen (Awaroa ki Tuakau Ward, Waikato District Council), and Andy Baker, (Chair, Franklin Local Board). shire Quiz. A light hearted look at the life of a Yorkshire Policeman was presented by John Hartley, himself a former Yorkshire policeman, which was well received by those present. As an introduction to the 2015 event three of the committee appeared as Yorkshire characters from sporting, history or TV series with a challenge to participants to do the same next year as a competition. Using supplied song
sheets, a short session of singing of Yorkshire songs was held and an announcement of some plans to mark the 250th anniversary of the first arrival of the Yorkshireborn navigator Captain James Cook in 1789. A commemorative cake was then cut by Ms Shirley Turner who had travelled the furthest and who now lives in Melbourne Australia, and was in the company of two of her New Zealand-based cousins.
Special thanks for volunteers They spend all year ferrying meals for others, but last week members of the Waiuku Meals on Wheels group were given a special luncheon in their honour at the Waiuku Lions Station at Massey Park. President of the Meals on Wheels group, Margaret Grimmond, said the volunteer drivers have been a huge help to the group, delivering meals which are prepared from a supplied menu at the Franklin Memorial Hospital, and it was nice to have an annual lunch to say thanks. The Waiuku Lions club catered the event, and pictured below, flanking Margaret, are Lions Club vice president and president, Colleen Reynolds and Barry Gibbon respectively.
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had to rush off to their parade and civic reception while locals in New Zealand continued their meal and socialising. New Zealand’s participation in this day was reported in newspapers in Yorkshire. Two days later in Pukekohe the celebrations continued with a gathering of over 120 in the Cosmopolitan club for an afternoon of fun activities and networking. The large hall was appropriately decorated with Yorkshire bunting (flags), a table for Yorkshire memorabilia and a large map of Yorkshire for participants to place a coloured pin from where they or their family originated from in Yorkshire. The afternoon started with registration of participants and an official welcome which was followed by the entry of the Yorkshire flag followed by another flag from the 2014 Yorkshire host town, to recorded music from the Grimethorpe Colliery Band in Yorkshire. Lunch comprising fish, chips and mushy peas was then served in the adjoining restaurant after which everyone returned to their seats for the first event which was finding out where people were from, and then a York-
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Local warning over lottery letter What is ‘cloud computing’? A retired Waiuku man is warning others to be skeptical about letters inviting people to play in jackpot lottery promotions overseas. The man received a personalised letter to his home address, claiming to be ‘secure global delivery.’ Inside the envelope was a brochure, again personalised with his name and address, asking him to pay $NZ30 to be registered with a syndicate chasing a prize pool of hundreds of millions of dollars in a Euromillions Syndicate. The return mail address was to a ‘Priority Processing Centre’ in the Netherlands. The man, who does not wish to be named, says he believes it to be a scam, and wants to warn others not to send money. Post Newspaper enquiries found a website run by the organisers, the European Lottery Guild, but also found a number of warnings about the company, including from New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs, and also from the West Australian ScamNet. WA ScamNet suggests you take the opportunity to steer clear of it: “European Lottery Guild (ELG) is a ticketing agent. It claims to offer one of 250 shares in a syndicate with a potential prize pool of $260 million. Each share costs $30. The $30 covers the cost of the tickets and a service fee to
administer the syndicate. But ELG does not say how much the service fee is or what the tickets cost,” the ScamNet site says. The Post also found a warning about another syndicated lottery promotion on the NZ DIA website, which stated the recipient was ‘pre-approved to take part in a British Lotto Syndicate that is strictly limited to only 8 shares. This ensures large dividends from all prize monies you win with your Syndicate in this massive national lotto. ‘Your entitlement also includes entry into three other major European games: the Spanish Lotto, German Lotto and Irish Lotto. You will participate in 100 sets of Division One Prize Pool Numbers in each lotto (as documented on reverse), giving you 100 extra winning chances in every draw.’ The wording is very similar to that of the Euromil-
lions promotion mailed to Waiuku recently, and, (surprise) has the same Netherlands return mailing address as the recent mailout. The problem with these overseas ticketing agents is you really don’t know what you are getting for your money, and general concerns about these types of promotions include: • The ticket prices may be higher than the face value of the actual lottery ticket; • Consumers usually don’t receive the tickets but instead receive statements providing information about the prize draw and any “winnings”. • Consumers often don’t know if they are part of a syndicate or the size of the syndicate; or even if their money is actually spent on purchasing tickets. The Post says: stick with Lotto - at least some of your losses end up going to worthy local causes!
If you are in business, you have probably heard of it - if you are an online gamer, you may well be using it, but just what is Cloud computing? In simpler shorthand, it is just known as “the cloud”, and it focuses on maximising the effectiveness of shared resources. Cloud resources are usually not only shared by multiple users but are also dynamically reallocated per demand. This can work for allocating resources to users. For example, a cloud computer facility that serves European users during European business hours with a specific application (e.g., email) may reallocate the same resources to serve North American users during North America’s business hours with a different application (e.g., a web server). This approach should maximise the use of computing power thus reducing environmental damage as well since less power, air conditioning, rackspace, etc. are required for a variety of functions. With cloud computing, multiple users can access a single server to retrieve and update their data without purchasing licenses for different applications. This has particular relevance for online gaming, in which the actual game is stored on the game company’s server and is streamed directly to computers ac-
cessing the server through the client The term “moving to cloud” also refers to an organization moving away from a traditional CAPEX model (buy the dedicated hardware and depreciate it over a period of time) to the OPEX model (use a shared cloud infrastructure and pay as one uses it). Proponents claim that cloud computing allows companies to avoid upfront infrastructure costs, and focus on projects that differentiate their businesses instead of on infrastructure. Proponents also claim that cloud computing allows enterprises to get their applications up and running faster, with improved manageability and less maintenance, and enables IT to more rapidly adjust resources to meet fluctuating
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Consents leap to new highs Waiuku’s Barfoot & Thompson branch celebrated 17 years of real estate service to the region on Friday with clients and friends. Above, with the celebratory cake, were Ashley McIlmoyle, Trish Fenton, manager Deborah Andrew and Rhonda Gilbanks.
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The trend for the number of new dwellings consented is at its highest level since August 2007, Statistics New Zealand said last week. “The trend for new dwellings has doubled since March 2011, but is still 26 percent below the series peak in January 2004,” business indicators manager Neil Kelly said. In June 2014, the seasonally adjusted number of new dwellings consented rose 3.5 percent (or 2.9 percent when apartments are excluded). In unadjusted terms, 1,950 new dwellings were consented in June, including 197 apartments. The regions that consented the most new dwellings were: Canterbury – 623 (including 49 apartments) Auckland – 553 (including 120 apartments). Almost $1.3 billion of building work was consented in June, with $772 million of that being residential work, while the value of nonresidential building consents rose 32 percent to $490 million in June from May, the second-highest value on record behind $530 million in April 2009, the statistics department said. The figures aren’t inflation adjusted. Data for building consents is obtained from all territorial authorities.
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Local lifeguards in early season top form While everyone’s focus has been on the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Kariaotahi Lifeguards have been busy preparing for the new season ahead, and facing their own medal competitions. Surf Lifesaving Kariaotahi had 21 of its members compete at the Eastern Regional Pool Championships, Te Rapa Aquatic Centre, Hamilton last week. Up against the New Zealand U20 Junior Life Saving Team and NZ Surf representatives Kariaotahi guards held their own. The weekend showed exciting racing with tough competition, but the Kariaotahi Team held their own with all competitors doing personal best times, and receiving great placings in their age groups and older. The team have been training since May this year and have been coached by Annielle Ryland-Higgins and Christine O’Keefe. After the success at the Eastern Regional Competition, they are now preparing for the Nationals which will be held at the Westwave Aquatic Centre, Henderson, from August 29 - 31, followed by the Northern Regional Pool Championships in September. The team use this training not only for competition purposes but so they can maintain their fitness and up skill their water safety and lifesaving techniques for
when they are back at the beach patrolling, and for the younger club members it is great practice for when they become lifeguards themselves. “This is a great achievement for the club so early in the season, with still three months until the start of patrolling in October these guards will be fit,” club president Jim Coe said. The following competitors received top-three placings. Individual events: Annielle Ryland-Higgins- 2nd (U19) 50m Swim with Fins
Danika Ryland-Higgins2nd (U16) 200m Swim with Obstacles Blake Elliott 2nd (U12)50m Rescue Medley, 50m Brick Carry and 50m Swim with fins Philippa O’Mara - 3rd (Masters) - 100m Obstacle Julie Elliott - 3rd (Masters)- 100m Manikin tow and 2nd 100m Obstacle Team Events: (Masters Events): Justin Hurst, Phil Elliott , Julie and Philippa 200m Obstacle Relay - 2nd. Phil & Justin - Line Throw 2nd.
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Considering building the dream? With the growing demand for Auckland properties, Waiuku is becoming a more desirable place to get value for money. Buy & build now while it’s still affordable. Your choice of residential sections with services ready to go, or bare blocks for the larger dream, ready for your builder’s spade.
R.O.W section 618m2 $185,000 Sites from 500m2 $230,000 Sites from 2500m2 $255,000
Nestled in a quiet peaceful valley on edge of townswhip are these 5 prime building sites ranging from ½ acre to ¾ acre. All sites fully serviced. Well priced. ID: osbs458
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Bargain in town $277,000 3 Bedroom low maintenance home and section. Located down ROW on cross lease section. Off-street parking and single internal access garaging. ID: osbs782 WAIUKU
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Country living without the hassle of farming. 2 Rural lots, unimpeded views to the west over the Waiuku River and Manukau harbour. 4836m2 and 5113m2. On Glenbrook side of Waiuku. ID: osbf596 & osbs534 WAIUKU
WAIUKU
First home or investment $299,000 3 bedroom low maintenance unit. Open plan living, single internal access garaging. Currently rented for $340 per week. Don’t delay, ring now! ID: osbh796 Leonie: a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722
Ray: a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082
Mediterranean style $349,000
Open Home: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm 5A Collingwood Road
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. ID: osbh784
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Easy Living - $369,000 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. ID: osbh703 Marleen: a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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Check out this 3 bedroom home. An open plan kitchen / dining area with a hall leading to a separate sunny lounge. The morning sun streams in the kitchen and dining, then through the bedrooms and into the lounge. The 24hr boat ramp is nearby and with a secluded sandy beach at the rear of the property, this property is priced right and is extremely desirable. ID: osbh753 Ray: a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082
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Osborne’s Beautiful bungalow $415,000
Open Home: Sun 2.00 – 2.30pm 7 Constable Road
Over ¼ acre section lovely 4 brms, open plan lounge/dining with sep kitchen. Fully fenced, kid & pet friendly. May have potential to subdivide. Why delay when you can act today. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. ID: osbh764 WAIUKU
Marleen: a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
Designed to impress $465,000
Sunset spectacular $437,000
Thermo panel pole house with amazing views over Waiuku. 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Open plan living with woodburner. Terraced gardens with outdoor living. Workshop with pot belly. Double detached garage with off street parking. ID: osbh800
4 bedroom + ensuite brick & tile home in an elevated position to reward the owners with spectacular views. Lovingly landscaped gardens with raised garden boxes for the keen gardener. Set in a popular street. Call Julie Q to view. ID: osbh786
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Open Home: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm 32 Kathleen Reece Place
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Spacious modern home $475,000
Low maintenance 3 bedroom + ensuite home on a generous 881m2 section. There is a double internal garage plus extra parking. Good location within easy walking distance to town. ID: osbh794 Marleen: a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528 Julie Quilty: a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243
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Listings needed today! High demand means properties are in short supply. We have buyers looking for properties in the area. Phone one of our agents for a free no-obligation appraisal. Open Home: Sun 11.00 – 11.30am 315 Baldhill Road
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. ID: osbf703 WAIUKU
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Marleen: a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
Building for sale $600,000 + GST
Living the country life - $685,000
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. ID: osbb010
Set on 2 acres, this property is ideal for sheep, chickens or even calf club. Heated saltwater swimming pool for the warmer days. Lovely indooroutdoor flow, open plan living with family room, 3 double bedrooms, master has ensuite. Double garage + office space & extra workshop. Ph Marleen to arrange a viewing. ID: osbf713
Marleen: a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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Marleen: a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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Police warn over fake IRD scam If you get a phone call telling you Inland Revenue wants to thank you for being a good citizen by giving you a tax refund, you might want to think twice. Counties Manukau Police last Friday issued a warning to local residents over the phone scam involving Inland Revenue. Recent immigrants and business owners are targeted, with victims being told that the government of New Zealand wishes to gift them a tax refund for being a good citizen. Phone calls are made from phone numbers that appear to be valid New Zealand numbers that could belong to Inland Revenue. However, Detective Sergeant Simon Beal of Counties Manukau Police says the phone calls are actually routed through a server from overseas, possibly India or Malaysia. “Anyone who receives a call from Inland Revenue or any other government organisation should check on the department’s website for the official phone number,” says Detective Sergeant Beal. “If you’re unsure the call is legit, hang up and double check by calling the organisation back using the number provided online.” The scammer asks the victim to prove that they are a good citizen of New Zealand by making a payment or donation to an over-
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The Waiuku Theatre Group’s pantomime Puss in Boots is ready to delight audiences on Saturday in a show described as having something for everyone. The show features an experienced cast with a couple of hilarious panto ‘dames’ - Alan Thomson and Ben Dunne. It is a rags to riches tale written by well-known local thespian Glenda Hagenson, and is directed by Louis Newall and choreographed by Jaime Hopkinson. Three fantastic dancers are playing the ‘Kittenettes’; James Hedley, Danniella Bell and Briar Englebrecht. The feature role of Puss is played by Mikayla Dunne who was in last year’s pantomime, and Amber Hedley, who played the princess last year has a bit of a change in character as this year’s bad guy - Orrid, the Ogre’s nasty henchman. “There’s good guys, bad guys, deception, romance, dancing, fighting and a great chase scene - what more does a panto need?” Glenda asked. The show is on Saturday August 9 at 4 and 7pm, in the Waiuku War Memorial Hall. Ticket prices are: kids and seniors $7, Adults $10, family $25. Right: Ben Dunne and Jason King in rehearsal.
$25,000 fine for illegal gas work A welder who illegally installed gas pipes and appliances at a home in Auckland was convicted and fined $25,000 in the Auckland District Court. Judge Dawson also ordered he pay reparations of $6,039 along with court costs and solicitors’ fees. The work was described by a gas auditor as the most dangerous gas installation he has ever come across in 40 years. Wayne Johnson, a welder by trade and director of Global Welding & Fabrication Limited was not authorised by the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board to carry out gasfitting work at a private home.
The gasfitting work involved the extension of gas pipes from the house to the garage of the residence, which was attached to the natural gas supply via a meter. Mr Johnson also installed gas appliances including a continuous flow water heater, free standing oven, kebab roaster, commercial hot plate, and completed connection of the gas appliances to the extended pipe work. When the Board received the complaint, a licensed gasfitter was sent out to the property to inspect the installations for the purpose of a gas audit. He said he had never found a more dangerous installation.
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Council begins six-year programme to mark the Great War Consents and contradictions after Estuary Trust meeting
Yesterday (Tuesday) marked 100 years since the start of the First World War (1914-1918). It is also the beginning of WW100, New Zealand’s national centenary commemorations. Over the next six years, Auckland council will be working alongside Auckland War Memorial Museum, the
Ministry for Culture and Heritage, and other regional and community organisations to deliver a programme of local commemorative events and activities. The council will soon be launching a heritage trail that will guide people to significant First World War locations around Auck-
land, including the former sites of enlisting stations on Queen Street, military training camps at Avondale Racecourse, and internment camps for German and Austrian nationals on Motuihe Island. Council is also upgrading and restoring many of the region’s cenotaphs and First
Grants for writers offered
The Auckland Museum and New Zealand Society of Authors are offering three research grants for writers who want to utilise the considerable facilities and resources of the Auckland Museum Library in the development of their fiction or non-fiction manuscript. They comprise one national grant of $3,500 (supplemented by an optional 4 weeks of accommodation in Auckland at the Michael King Writers Centre) and two regional grants of $1,500 for two Auckland writers. For two of the grants applicants need to be members of the NZSA or Friends of the Museum but there is also one Auckland Grant that is open to all writers. In 2013 the recipient of the National Research Grant was
Jenny Haworth – a Christchurch writer and publisher who utilised the museum library to research her non-fiction book “Behind the Twisted Wire”. The two Auckland grants of $1,500 were awarded to Zoe Meager for her literary novella “Harry and Krisoula,” and Joelle Thomson for her non-fiction book “Wine in Aotearoa”. The New Zealand Society of Authors also has applications currently open for the Janet Frame Memorial Grant for literature, an award of $3,500, and the Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship, an award of $7,000 with an optional Foxton Beach Residency. Find out more at www.authors.org.nz or email office@ nzauthors.org.nz
World War memorials. Auckland Libraries ‘Our Boys, Our Families’ research guide will feature on a new website, ‘Our Boys, Your Stories’. This will showcase places and people, and provide links to the growing number of resources on the First World War.
Check pump prices AA PetrolWatch says the differential between 91 and 95 octane petrol is 8-9 cents per litre depending on brand. But the price gap between regular and premium grades may be higher if the service station is discounting the price of 91 octane. Many motorists are unaware of the price difference, as service stations tend to only advertise the price of 91 octane and diesel, so the AA recommends motorists check the price at the pump before filling up. “The AA often gets complaints about the high price of premium fuels. Typically, motorists have unintentionally filled up with 98 instead of 95 octane, or the service station has discounted the price of regular petrol but not premium,” Mr Stockdale says. “Either way, this confusion is compounded by the fact that most service stations don’t advertise the price of premium grades on their price boards. The AA thinks they should, and we have asked the government to make price boards mandatory, and to include the price of all fuels.”
The Waiuku Estuary Restoration Trust, formerly known as the Mudlarks group, held its first offical AGM recently, with a great crowd in attendance, and officials of the group said it was heartening to see so much staunch support. The Manukau Harbour Restoration Society delivered an address regarding the state of the Manukau harbour, and after welcoming all new members the Waiuku Trust gave a summary of its recent work. The group is still awaiting a consent to continue its work of removing mangroves in the Waiuku estuary, and has refused to cut the last piece under the existing consent, as Council has demanded a 10-metre ‘buffer zone’ of mangroves is left in place, something which will just see the mangroves replenish and waste all the work anyway. The Mudlarks are pressing Council for consents for this and/or further areas, without the buffer zone. It is three months since the group last cut any mangroves, and there is no new consent in sight. “Yet Council’s Consent team tell us a consent takes 20 days to process from when it is lodged. As far as we know Council is still working on application for lodging consent,” a spokesperson said. They still have not had a meeting with council representatives on a monthly basis, as planned last November, and say they were told this month that there is no need for a meeting at this stage. The Mudlarks bridge (Owens Road), has been victim of graffiti but the group still has some original paint, and is using this to keep the finish in as-built condition. In other work, they have been trialling the planting-out of rushes to encourage their repopulation post-mangroves, but the group notes that they are actually returning naturally. Anyone interested in joining the group as a supporting member can contact the Waiuku Information Centre (corner of King Street and Queen Street, opposite Kentish Hotel), for details.
The Trustees of COUNTIES POWER CONSUMER TRUST The Trustees of POWER CONSUMER invite all COUNTIES Consumers connected to the COUNTIES TRUST POWER Network invite all Consumers and connected to the COUNTIES other interested parties POWER Network and other parties to its AGM to be held interested on 20 August 2014 at 5:15 PM at theto Rata Roomtoofbe theheld Counties Inn, Paerata Road, its AGM on 20 August 2014 at 5:15Pukekohe. PM (Light Refreshments will be available after the meeting.) at the Rata Room of the Counties Inn, Paerata Road, Pukekohe. The Business of the Meeting is(Light to:- Refreshments will be available after the meeting.)
1. Receive the Minutes of the Annual Meeting held 21 August 2013. 2. Receive the 2014 Trustees’ Annual Report, the Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Report. The Business of the Meeting is to:3. Appoint the Auditor for the ensuing year [1]. 1. Receive the Minutes of the Annual Meeting held 21 August 2013. 4. Fix the remuneration of the Auditor [2]. 2. Receive the 2014 Trustees’ Annual Report, the Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Report. [1] . 3. Appoint Auditor for ensuing yearConsumer Anythe statement made bythe a Counties Power Trust beneficiary[3] in the meeting shall be recorded for consideration by Trustees. [2] 4. Fix the remuneration of the Auditor . [3] have been available from 31 July 2014 The by audited Financial Statements the Trust Any statement made a Counties Power Consumer Trustof beneficiary in the meeting shall be recorded for consideration by Trustees. Copies can be collected from the Trust’s Office or downloaded from its website www.countiespowertrust.org.nz
The audited Financial Statements of the Trust have been available from 31 July 2014 Please contact Gail Riddell, Office 6, 23 Hall St, Pukekohe. Phone 09 238 3780. Copies can be collected from the Trust’s Office or downloaded from its website www.countiespowertrust.org.nz (above ‘23 Therapies’ in the building on the corner of Stadium Drive and Hall St) [1]
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Recommended Resolution: That in accordance with Section 158C (1) of the Electricity Act 1992, the firm of RSM Prince be appointed Auditor of the (above ‘23 Therapies’ in the building on the corner of Stadium Drive and Hall St) Counties Power Consumer Trust for the ensuing year. [2] Recommended Resolution: That in accordance with Section 158C (3) of the Electricity Act 1992, the Trustees be authorised to fix the fees and expenses of the Auditors Resolution: for the ensuing [1] Recommended Thatyear. in accordance with Section 158C (1) of the Electricity Act 1992, the firm of RSM Prince be appointed Auditor of the [3] Counties An eligible beneficiary is aTrust user of Power Consumer forthe theCounties ensuing Power year. Lines Network. Beneficiaries are entitled to attend and speak at the Annual Meeting but shall not be entitled to vote except onThat itemsinofaccordance Business 3with and Section 4. [Schedule 1, Rule 8.5Electricity of the Counties Power Deed oftoTrust and Section 158C of [2] Recommended Resolution: 158C (3) of the Act 1992, the Consumer Trustees beTrust authorised fix the fees and expenses thethe Electricity 1992.] of AuditorsAct for the ensuing year. [3] An eligible beneficiary is a user of the Counties Power Lines Network. Beneficiaries are entitled to attend and speak at the Annual Meeting but shall not be entitled to vote except on items of Business 3 and 4. [Schedule 1, Rule 8.5 of the Counties Power Consumer Trust Deed of Trust and Section 158C of Authorised onActbehalf the Electricity 1992.] of the Trustees
Gail Riddell (Secretary to the Trustees) 31 July 2014 Authorised on behalf of the Trustees Gail Riddell (Secretary to the Trustees) 31 July 2014
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Ear Infections
By Diane Breen DipHom NZCH (Intern) The most common disease of the middle ear is bacterial infection. The medical term is otitis media. It is very common in children and usually caused by the spread of bacteria from the throat to the middle ear via the Eustachian tube. It can cause fever, hearing can be effected and earache that may be mild to severe due to the accumulation of pus in the middle ear. Should the pus continue to accumulate it may rupture the eardrum. Some children experience recurrent ear infections and others may end up with chronic ear infections. This persistent state is known as glue ear. The orthodox treatment is painkillers, antibiotics and eventually insertion of grommets (small plastic tube) to allow the pus to drain. The homoeopathic approach is to take an indi-
vidual case and prescribe a remedy for the whole person (mental, emotional and physical symptoms) surrounding the development of ear infections to reduce the patient’s sensitivity to recurring ear infections. A good soothing home remedy for pain relief is Verbascum Oil (or Mullein Oil). Pour a few drops into a warmed spoon, and insert gently into the child’s ear. The following homeopathic remedies are useful in acute situations: Sudden, violent pains, accompanied by a fever which usually starts at night Aconite; A sudden violent appearance of fever, throbbing ear that looks very red, glassy eyes Belldadonna; Earache with great pain, irritability, child wants to be carried Chamomilla; Painful sore earaches with some discharge of yellow-green mucus, child is chilly and irritable Hepar Sulph; Pains that extend to the throat and sinuses, accompanied by sweating, thirst and bad breath Mercurius; Children who prefer to be kept cool and seem to feel better when consoled, no thirst, tearful Pulsatilla. If earaches have become consistent and antibiotics are no longer effective treatment, a homeopathic consultation may be very beneficial to break the cycle of recurrent infections. Levisticum Comp by Weleda is also a handy combination remedy to have in the cupboard.
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Did you know? At the 2013 census there were 1,449 occupied dwellings and 108 unoccupied dwellings in Tuakau. For Waikato District as a whole, there are 22,200 occupied dwellings and 2,421 unoccupied dwellings. There were 15 dwellings under construction in Tuakau, and 207 under construction in Waikato District.
Switched on Tuakau • 66.7 percent of households in Tuakau have access to the Internet, and 83.5 percent of households have access to a cellphone, compared with 84.0 percent of households for Waikato District as a whole.
In Tuakau, 60.3 percent of households in occupied private dwellings owned the dwelling or held it in a family trust. For Waikato District as a whole, that average is 67.2 percent, but Tuakau’s number is expected to rise as Auckland spreads. For households in Tuakau who rented the dwelling that they lived in, the median weekly rent paid was $300. This compared with $240 for Waikato District as a whole.
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Tuakau was founded in 1840. It was originally a flax milling centre with a convenient landing place on the nearby Waikato River. During the Waikato War (1863-64), a small fort armed with a heavy gun was built on a bluff overlooking the landing, this earthwork being called Alexandra Redoubt. ColourSergeant E. McKenna, who was stationed at Alexandra Redoubt, won the Victoria Cross during an engagement with the Maoris who had sacked Camerontown, an army depot about 5 miles down stream. A monument on the site of Alexandra Redoubt, which is now an historic reserve, commemorates those who served in the Maori Wars. Tuakau was created a town district in 1914 and became a borough in 1955. rease of 681 in Tuakau. This is an inc live lly ua us le op pe 82 • 4,1 us. , since the 2006 Cens people, or 19.5 percent ’s population. ct tri of Waikato Dis nt rce pe 6 6. s ha au ak • Tu Tuakau, almost .6 years for people in 32 is e ag n dia me e • Th t of the Waikato e median age in the res th an th r ge un yo ars ye four d proud history, ars. Despite its long an ye .2 38 is ich wh , ct Distri percent of peoof its residents - 10.8 s rm te in wn to g un yo it’s a d with 11.8 years and over, compare 65 ed ag are au ak Tu ple in . 28.0 percent to District population ika Wa l ta to e th of nt perce d with 24.0 years in Tuakau, compare 15 r de un ed ag are le op of pe to District. percent for all of Waika
Local hero Tuakau’s most famous son is one of the most well-known characters in history. Born to Percival Augustus Hillary and Gertrude Hillary, née Clark, in Auckland, on 20 July 1919, His family moved to Tuakau in 1920, after his father (who served at Gallipoli in the 15th North Auckland) was allocated land there.His grandparents were early settlers in northern Wairoa in the mid-19th century after emigrating from Yorkshire, England. Hillary was educated at Tuakau Primary School and then Auckland Grammar School. He finished primary school two years early and at high school achieved average marks. At 16 his interest in climbing was sparked during a school trip to Mount Ruapehu. Though gangly at 6 ft 5 in (195 cm) and uncoordinated, he found that he was physically strong and had greater endurance than many of his tramping companions.He studied mathematics and science at the University of Auckland, and in 1939 completed his first major climb, reaching the summit of Mount Ollivier, near Aoraki/Mount Cook in the Southern Alps. With his brother Rex, Hillary became a beekeeper in the Tuakau area. In 1953 Hillary, along with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, earned the thanks of royalty, and was the toast of the world, after he became the first man to climb to the top of Mount Everest’s, 29,028 ft (8,848 m) summit, the highest point on earth.
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Promotion race will go to wire Waiuku AFC know they have a battle royal on their hands to snatch the final spot for promotion in Northern League Division Two this year, after dropping points against Fencibles (Howick) in a scrappy match. Meanwhile, their rivals for that promotion spot, Papakura, put together a late upset over second-placed Forrest Hill Milford, and are now tied on points with the Waiuku side. Waiuku have the easier run to the end of the season, but Papakura have a substantial lead on goal difference, so Waiuku will know they need wins and hope Papakura drop some points somewhere in the last four games. Waiuku coach Jim Evans was philosophical about the 1-1 draw with Fencibles, saying that the team basically didn’t put away their chances when they had them, after dominating large portions of the match. Waiuku’s Jamie McGookin scored early, after pressure from Cody Ralph and Greg Crestanello had forced a defensive mix-up, and when the ‘keeper could only scuff it away in McGookin’s direction, the big centre placed a chipped shot perfectly around
the stranded goalie. It was five minutes into the match and the perfect start if Waiuku were to stay ahead in the promotion race, but in a messy first half there were few further chances for either side. In the second half Waiuku made some changes, with Dom Winter on for Mike Day and Danny Baldwin taking over from Luke Chapman. Winters made an almost-immediate impact, forcing a great save from the Fencibles ‘keeper, while Baldwin’s cross found Cody Ralph moments later, but a spectacular bicycle kick effort just missed. Despite a period of dominance for Waiuku, the goal just would not come, and as so often is the way, a break led to a corner for Fencibles. Peter Jones swung the corner in, which caught the defenders on the hop, and Darren Woolnough could only look on in despair as his header glanced into the netting and the match finished a draw. Waiuku have cellar-dwellars Lynn Avon at Waiuku’s Massey Park on Saturday, and nothing but a win will do if they are to grab that elusive promotion this year.
Steelers showing good pre-season form
The Steelers beat North Harbour 19-7 at Onewa Domain on Saturday in another pre-season hit out. To their credit North Harbour came out firing in the first half, full of determination and were rewarded for their aggressive attack in opening stanza with a quick converted try. The remainder of the first half was an even, hard fought contest but as the half wore on the Steelers gained momentum. The Steelers’ first try was scored right in the corner by
Sikeli Nabou which took the score 7-5 in North Harbour’s favour, where is stayed till after the half time break. Counties Manukau’s latest All Black Frank Halai showed his class when he scored the second try which was converted by Baden Kerr. Toni Pulu finished off the day with a try which was converted by Mike Stanley. The Steelers responded to the coaches half time talk and stepped up a few gears in the second half creating many opportunities with some fine tuning still re-
Perfect golf day for Margaret Margaret Arnold was recently the toast of the Clarks Beach Golf Club after she made history with a stunning day’s golf to claim two prestigious titles - and if that wasn’t enough, she managed a hole-in-one as well! On 9th April this year members of the Ladies Club played in the Home Links Competition which is run by NZ Golf and is played by all clubs throughout New Zealand. Each club’s winning score goes forward to their District Association and then to the New Zealand Golf Assn. When the results were collated, the news came through that Margaret had won both the Aotearoa Cup and Veteran’s Cup for the Auckland District and also her score was good enough to win the Nationwide Veteran’s Cup. Not only did she collect those awards, but she also played the perfect hole on the Clarks Beach’s par 3 fifth hole to add to her successful day. This hole is sponsored by Stonz Jewellers who subsequently presented Margaret with a $500 watch.
quired in the finishing. Steelers Assistant Coach Glen Rowe said “We were a bit down on energy in the first half but the longer the game went on the better we got.” Forwards Coach Grant Henson was pretty happy with the scrums and set piece but is still keen for more improvement. Captain of the day Ronald Raaymakers said “We started off a bit slow and didn’t get the clean ball we wanted, but after the first half we started to get that gain
line and the rucks were a bit cleaner so we could get that clean ball for our backs to be dangerous out wide.” The Steelers called in the services of a few extra players due to illnesses with some of the replacements only finding out at 9am on game day their services were required including Liam Daniella, Viliame Rarasea, Louis Kapeteni and Andy Muirhead. The Steelers head to Whakatane on Thursday to play the combative Bay of Plenty at 2.45pm.
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COCKY’S CORNER - For fencing & roofing iron, timber, hardware, plywood, pavers, gates, garden sheds & more. 123 Queen St, Waiuku. Ph: 235 9880 or 235 2386.
Accounting Payroll GST with End of Month and End of Year Taxation Financial services. Call PME Accounting Payroll Solutions 2350461 / 027 439 2737 petemarg.enterprises@xtra.co.nz
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Above; students at Waipipi School around 1910.
Below: Lady Margaret Makgill (back to camera) lays the foundation stone of St Mark’s Anglican Church, Waipipi, 10 September 1913.
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BOATING REPAIRS - Dinghy or trailerboats; fibreglass or wooden. All jobs considered. Ph Tony on: 235 3545 or 021 598 662.
CARAVANS LONG TERM - Free local delivery from $60 per week plus bond. Ph: 09 232 1814.
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It is proposed to celebrate 150 years of settlement in the Parish of Waipipi on March 21, 2015. There will be a one day event which will feature a catered lunch at Waipipi School, and a chance to meet old friends and discover the history of the region including Karioitahi, Taurangaruru, Waipipi, Kohe Kohe and Te Toro. The land of this area had been built up by the action of the wind blowing sand off the western beaches, which may once have been some miles out in the Tasman Sea. A mixture of sand dunes, scrubland and forests would have greeted the first explorers from northern Polynesia. They soon found the portage between the Manukau Harbour and the Waikato River, and those who did not settle beside it came to know this land as they passed by on their travels. As the tribal way of living developed, the settled people found themselves to be the victims of raids and their defensive Pa sites occupy many local hills. From 1850 trade in food from the Waikato for the Auckland market raised the importance of Waiuku and the hills of Kariotahi and Taurangaruru grazed cattle under the name, “Lamb Hill.” Negotiations with Ngati Te Ata through 1862 led to a final sale of most of the land within the Parish of Waipipi by the end of 1863. The Waiuku area was still right on the main route to Auckland from the Waikato, leading the Government to install a heavy population to deter an attack on the Capital from the Waikato Maori. About half of the land was subdivided into five and ten-acre sections to provide for a self-sustaining population of artisans, each able to grow his own food and be available as labour for roadwork and farm development. Prospective settlers were enrolled in England and South Africa and began wading ashore from the Harbour in January 1865. The first months and years were difficult and when work and money became available on the Thames Goldfield, many families abandoned their hopes of a better Waipipi and found their future through regular wages and work. Those who stayed assembled larger farms from the small sections. In 1867 the Roman Catholic Church built a Church-cum-School in Waipipi which was their first Church in Franklin, and its Irish followers remained a force in the district for ninety years. Flax milling and digging for Kauri Gum provided much of the cash income until the beginning of a Dairy industry came with the building of a Creamery on Coronation Road. It was the pioneer farmers who supplied milk to the Creamery from about 1895, making Wharf and Creamery Roads with the Post Office and the Store the main axis of the surrounding district. There was another Creamery in upper Taurangaruru. Kohe Kohe had its own Church, School, Store and Post Office. Up in the sand hills, the Lamb Hill, St. Michael’s and Pukeroa Estates held sway, while at Kohe Kohe, Alexander Muir assembled his Pehiakura Station which ran from the West Coast to the harbour at Te Toro. This became the base of the Renall family in 1906. Te Toro, almost ignored until this time, became a new frontier and needed a School. Most of the Parish land became dairy farms, while sheep and cattle were in the hills. Harbour shipping had been vital, but could not compete with the railway after 1922. Roads were improved slowly and through Waipipi the main road even shifted. By 1930 the horses had given way to cars and trucks. Thirty years later the Milk Tankers appeared, not very long before the advent of the “Lifestyle Block” we see today.
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Garage Sale - Sunday 10th August, starts 9am. 1 Calderwood Close, Waiuku.
GARDENING ROSEMARY - I will prune your rosemary bush for you, in return for the produce. Upright as opposed to trailing varieties sought. Call Martine: 027 475 9580. ROSEMARY and Bay leaf- I will prune your Rosemary Bush or Bay Tree for you, in return for the produce. Ph: Jeanette 09 235 2884.
HAIR DRESSING THE Cutting Room Hair Salon. 33 Breaker Grove, Waiuku. Ladies cuts from $30, Mens cuts from $25, Colours from $70. Hours: Tues 11-3pm, Wed 9-5pm, Fri 9-til late, Mon & Sat by pre-arranged appts only. Phone Steff: 235 7149.
HEALTH TAI-CHI QIGONG for well being. Church Hall, 43 Queen Street, Pukekohe. Thursdays, 1.15pm - $5; 5.30pm - $8, 7pm - $8. Teaching, practice, green tea. No booking required, just turn up.
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TOPCUT LAWNMOWING - reliable, clean, tidy job, experienced operator. Ph Fred 09 235 5280, 021 902 552.
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GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gardening, garden clearance, hedges. Clean, tidy and reliable. Call Brett 021 0211 7777 / 09 232 1276.
FIREWOOD - Bargain. Mac/pine. 4 Metres: $300 Delivered. 2 Metres $170. Ph/txt: 021 744 970 or 235 0065.
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PETS POOCHIE PARK – Holiday home for dogs. Inspection welcome by arrangement. Phone: 09 235 0052 (Evenings) or 021 856 555. Email: pups@hotmail.co.nz for further information.
PICTURE FRAMING The Framing Shed. Quality custom picture framing. 31 Victoria Ave, Waiuku. Tues - Fri 9 - 5 or by appointment. Ph Allie: 235 0939 / 027 253 4577.
SERVICES FREEVIEW - Digital Set Up UHF & Satellite. Ph Dave: 236 3519 or Ph/Txt: 021 2777006. Patumahoe. Deceased Estate House clearances and cleaning. Ph: 027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.
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Knight & Dickey Limited require a person with large fork hoist operating experience. The position will involve assisting the Storeman in the distribution warehouse, maintaining computer records, driving a 10 tonne fork hoist and managing general freight warehouse duties. Applicants will require the necessary licence. Ability to operate a yard loader is also an advantage. In addition, this position will involve carrying out Health and Safety Audits, so experience in this would be an advantage. Training will be given for this to the successful applicant. Reply in writing in the first instance to:
Graham Dickey, PO Box 49, Waiuku
SITUATIONS VACANT Concrete Labourer wanted. Phone John: 021 501 438 Steel Construction builder required. Must be reliable, have a phone and own transport. Experience in steel shed building or roofing preferred. Will need to travel away from home occasionally. Ph Dave on: 027 473 8985 after 6pm.
Part Time Picker required for busy fresh cut culinary herb business. Usually 3 days a week between Monday & Friday. Summer hours – 6.30am to 3pm. If you are a non smoker, fit and well and reliable, with your own transport, please call Jeanette on
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OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Downstairs from $90 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Upstairs from $110 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. WAREHOUSE SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Small, Med & Lge. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960. WORKSHOP SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.
required for flat top work with Class 5 licence to cart steel products from Waiuku to the greater Auckland region. Early starts & some Saturday work required. Reply in writing to:
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Waiuku Athletics Club AGM Sandspit Road School Hall
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Drumming Lessons Full set up in Waiuku, no need to have a kit. Beginners to intermediate, theory, rhythm & grooves. Ph: Paul on 021 145 4478. PRIVATE Music Tuition Ph: 0274 772 030 or 09 296 1693.
TREES WANTED - Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph/txt Chris: 027 212 4590 or 235 0065. Working Waiuku family needing a 3-4 bed home. 2 adults, 3 children. Ph. Philly on: 022 371 6657.
WANTED TO BUY Good quality used furniture, collectibles, bric a brac, also house lots. Ph: 027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.
Saturday 9th August, from 9am.
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Rugby Football THE KICK Club Invites all members and associates to the screening of
The Stephen “Beaver” Donald story At the clubrooms 10th August 2014 Open at 7pm viewing at 8.30pm
Sandspit Road School
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Monday – 9-5 Tues-Fri – 10-5.45 Saturday – 9-1
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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
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Out of Zone places 2015 The board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their sons and daughters at Sandspit Road School for next year, 2015. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office. Applications can be made by completing an enrolment form and returning it to the school office. Enrolment forms are available from the school office. The deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places is 3rd September 2014. Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year. Students who live in the home zone are entitled to enrol at the school. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone. Applications from out of zone students will be processed in the following order of priority: 1. First priority must be given to any applicant who is accepted for enrolment in a special programme run by the school: 2. Second priority must be given to any applicant who is the sibling of a current student of the school: 3. Third priority must be given to any student who is the sibling of a former student of the school: 4. Fourth priority must be given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school: 5. Fifth priority must be given to any applicant who is either a child of an employee of the board of the school or a child of a member of the board of the school: 6. Sixth priority must be given to all other applicants
How to solve If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the Sudoku! No.1355number of Mowers, places available, students will be selected by
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WAIUKU DISTRICT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Beautiful Flowers lovingly made to your personal requirements.
Phone 235 0643 or 021 998897
@ 51 Queen St Waiuku
Large variety of pre-loved goodies. China, glassware, clothes, etc. Waiuku Bowling Club, Cnr Belgium & Queen Streets.
Flowers & Gifts
Call in & see us!
Services THE
Garage SALE
Rescheduled AGM
WAIPIPI - Land for lease. 32 Acres. $212/week. Good fencing. Ph. 021 109 4160.
WANTED
DRIVER Experienced Driver
PUBLIC NOTICES
AGM
Ph: 238 7835
LAWNMOWING LAWNMOWING/ Garden maintenance. Jim’s Mowing for quality work from reliable, fully insured and police checked operators, call: 0800 4 546 546 for a free quote.
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ballot. If a ballot is required it will be held on 10 September. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot Fillthree the school grid so that within days of the ballot being held. every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9
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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7363 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Inconsistent. 8, Singer. 9, Legend. 10, Haddock. 12, Check. 15, Tense. 16, Bargain. 18, Should. 20, Armada. 22, Old fashioned. Down - 1, Indicate. 2, Long. 3, Ostrich. 4, Psalm. 5, Hedgehog. 6, Sten. 11, Dissuade. 13, Children. 14, Panache. 17, Ideal. 19, Hoop. 21, Moon.
A registered FDANZ Practice
Why not plan and record your funeral wishes The My Life, My Funeral Kit will make it easy for you. Phone for your copy now 235 8380 Anytime
WANTED
Waiuku Colony Cat Rescue
In desperate need of donations of catfood - tins & biscuits wanted. Please drop @ Franklin Vets Any Enquiries ph: 235 2662
Thank you for your support
Emergency Contacts Police, Ambulance or Fire Services
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Alcohol & Drug Helpline
0800 787 797
Civil Defence
0800 2222 00
Crimestoppers
0800 555 111
CYFS Family Line
0508 FAMILY
Depression Helpline
0800 111 757
Domestic Violence Crisis Line
0508 384 357
Gambling Helpline
0800 654 655
Lifeline – Telephone Counselling
0800 543 354
Mental Health Crisis Team – Awhinatia
09 295 1200
Noise control
0800 766 700
Pukekohe Medical Centre
09 237 0280
Sexual Violence Helpline
09 277 9324
Waiuku Medical Centre
09 235 9192
What’s Up (Age 5-18)
0800 942 8787
Women’s Refuge Crisis Line
09 378 1893
Youth Line (Free text ‘Counselling’ to 234) -
0800 376 633
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Take My Card Your A-Z of Trades & Services
CARpet cleaning
Franklin Carpet Cleaning Ltd Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Carolyn Foley Mob: 021 886 475 Ph: 09 235 5014 Email: franklincarpetcleaning@xtra.co.nz
CARAVANS
Counties Caravan Rentals
Your local company for all glass repairs and supplies
6 COURT STREET WAIUKU (Opposite Police Station)
Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen
235 3500
Mobile 021 533 585
CLEANING
Home & Office Cleaning • FREE QUOTES • •Regular & One off cleans •Spring cleans •Windows & Ceilings •Commercial & Domestic•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator
SEPTIC TANKS
PAINTING ROOFS & EXTERIOR
SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS
Textured Ceilings - 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
Mobile free 0800 226 884 235 2572
PAINTing
Len Gore
Painter Decorator
Caravan Hire
• Accommodation needs • Portable ensuites • Ideal extra bedroom
PAINTing
GLASS
all about
Residential & Commercial
auto glass Windscreen Repairs & Replacement
* Mobile Service, Franklin wide * 103 Manukau Road, Pukekohe
Value for money guaranteed For a free quote, call Len 021 - 682 028
(Right next to Bunnings Warehouse)
PLastering
PH 238 5055 0800 10 35 35
027 476 1306
PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING Registered Plumbers
sTORAGE
STORE IT ALL All Sizes
Hosking Place, Waiuku
Madsen Lawrie Consultants
14 Hall Street, Pukekohe Ph 09 Fax 09 238 2448
plumbing
Emergency Services 24/7
LAWNMOWING & GARDENING • FREE QUOTES •
•Gutter clearing •Pruning/trimming •Weeding/spraying •Rubbish removal •All property maintenance•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator
NIGEL KNOTT Owner
LAWNMOWING
LAWNMOWING
We’re #1 in the No.2 Business
TRUCK RENTALS
Franklin Truck Rentals Small/Large Trucks/Utes/ Trailers & Cars
www.topnotchplumbing.co.nz
52 Manukau Road, Pukekohe 09 238 8388 www.franklintruckrentals.co.nz Don’t Delay Call Today
PUMPS
tv & video repairs
Servicing all aspects of Plumbing and Gas Fitting
09 2352553 021762553
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
LAWNMOWING
NEW TO WAIUKU 8 Years experience * Fully insured * Regular or casual * Free quotes * Competitive rates * Pensioner rates
Ph: 235 6050/ 021 278 8618
Lawnmowing Plus Ltd FLOOR SANDING
FLOOR SANDING SERVICES New & Old Floors Phone Roger 0274 986 798
09 235 8364
238 6369
Email office@madsen-lawrie.co.nz www.madsen-lawrie.co.nz For free consultation contact David Lawrie or Dan Madsen
238 7701
electrical
021 293 6250
LAND SURVEYORS
CONCRETE
dry cleaning
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING 0800 482 532
surveying Laundry
238 7701
ACTUAL CONCRETE For all your concrete requirements Phone John 021 501 438
Contact us: 09 235 7835
maintenance
From maintenance to makeovers
For all your electrical needs, plus those other inside-outside jobs that us hubbies do. From the front gate to the back fence, there’s no job too big or too small.
Phone Grant: 021 245 5092
Registered Electrician with current practicing licence
Wa i u k u
Electronics
Authorised Panasonic Service PUMP & WELL SERVICES PLUMBING - DRAINAGE - CONCRETE
• TVs & Antennas• Video and Hi Fi Stereo • Registered & Licensed Servicemen
Phone 235 7059
S U P P L I E S
Water TANKS
For all your water requirements call and see Kevin & Jo Gubb ph 09 235 8268 14 Constable Road, Waiuku
Franklin Water Ltd
SEPTIC TANKS
Water Tank Cleaning Pumps and Filters
0800 826 525 woodburners
Servicing
Supply and Installation of Woodburners
REPAIRS: Kent, Yunca, Metro, Natures Flame, Osburn, Masport, Firenzo, Logaire - plus other brands. SUPPLIERS OF: Fire Bricks, Fire parts, Pellets Hearths, Flues.
Buckingham Industries | Ph: 235 3900 441 Glenbrook - Waiuku Rd, Glenbrook
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MASSIVE MIDNIGHT
MADNESS SALE 12 NOON – 12 MIDNIGHT
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST th
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BOOK YOUR FREE MEASURE TODAY. BE READY TO SAVE ON
•Carpet •Vinyl •Laminate NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS UNTIL JANUARY
2015 **
*Sale is on Friday 8th August 2014 from midday (12:00 noon) until midnight (12:00 am) at participating outlets only, and stocks will vary by store. The product must be paid for in full or financed on the day of the sale. Quantities are limited and there are no holds or reserves on product allowed. Discounts apply to RRP and apply to selected flooring products only. Carpet is sold in broadloom metres. Offers not available in conjunction with any other offer. For full terms and conditions see in-store or visit www.carpetcourt.co.nz. **Finance Offer of no interest and no payments for 6 months (Payment Holiday) is available on Q Card Flexi Payment Plans. Minimum purchase $500. Account Fees may apply. A $45 Establishment Fee for new Q Cardholders and a $35 Advance Fee for existing Q Cardholders will apply. Q Card Standard Interest Rate applies at end of Payment Holiday. Offer expires 11th August 2014. Q Card lending criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply. See in-store or visit our website www.carpetcourt.co.nz for full details of the finance offer.