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A quick response by the Waiuku Volunteer Fire Brigade, an efficient fire alarm system, and fire doors at the theatre saved the Waiuku War Memorial Town Hall from destruction last week.

Police and Fire Service investigators are still making enquiries, but early indications are that someone poured a liquid accelerant under the doors of an alcove at the theatre entrance, then poured a trail of it down a wooden ramp, and lit the trail.

The interior of the Hall suffered some smoke damage, while there was significant damage to kitchen electrical conduits, and the entrance itself. Barry Gibbon, Chairman of the West Franklin Community Trust, the body that operates the hall, says insurance assessors have been and are expected to deliver their verdict late this week or early next week.

“At this stage it’s business as usual,” Barry says of the current hall bookings, although as power has been cut to the building it will have an impact on rehearsals for a forthcoming pantomime in the short term.

Police are continuing enquiries and have identified a number of people via CCTV cameras, and say they are now working to exclude them from their investigation.

Enjoyable exchange Swapping countries and schools as part of the Rotary Student Exchange programme is great fun for a local youngster.

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Independent enquiry at Waiuku school after allegations of data manipulation An independent enquiry into allegations that student data at Waiuku Primary School has been altered in a way which makes the school’s results look better against National Standards has been launched, following a letter of complaint to the board by a group of teachers.

The teachers say the changes made to the data mean the Board has been misled, incorrect data has been submitted to the Ministry, and teachers are distressed over being put in a position where they find it difficult to answer questions from parents over the true achievement levels of their children.

In the letter, sent to the Board in late March, the teachers say the school principal, Vicky Joplin, changed Overall Teacher Judgements (OTJs) in late January, without discussing those changes with the teachers involved. The letter to the board states, in part, “...the overall impact of these changes has been a significant change upward in the apparent achievement against National Standards at our school.”

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The Post attempted to contact Board of Trustees chairman Craig Lucas yesterday, but he did not return our call. We asked Principal Vicki Joplin whether the data referred to is an accurate reflection of the achievement of the students, and why this data is allegedly at odds with the information previously supplied to parents. In a written statement, she said ‘When complaints are raised either directly with the Board of Trustees of through the Ministry there is a formal process of investigation which takes place as a consequence.

If an investigation is underway it would be improper of anyone involved in that investigation to comment publicly until that investigation is complete.’

The Ministry of Education’s Katrina Casey, head of sector enablement and support, says the Ministry is very concerned over the allegations.

“We are aware of the alleged alteration of student records at Waiuku Primary and are very concerned to hear these allegations. The

board chair contacted us at the end of March to seek our advice and support when these allegations came to light. We advised them to seek training and support from the New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) and to consider commissioning an independent review. The board of trustees has arranged for an independent review to be carried out and this is now underway,” she said.

“Since then we have been in regular contact with the school board to offer our support and will continue to give any additional help they may require.

“It is vital for the integrity of our education system that parents have confidence in the National Standards information. We believe schools around the country have good systems and processes in place to ensure the integrity of National Standards information and we have been closely monitoring the implementation.”

It is not known whether the findings of the independent enquiry will be made public.

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I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of days in Akaroa, on the Banks Peninsula, around 75km from Christchurch last week, and was intrigued at the comparisons between that small, coastal, historic town, and the township of Waiuku. The two townships share many similarities; waterfront setting, historic buildings, 75km from their nearest major city centre, and more.

Yet the overriding impression I was left with was that Akaroa is making the most of their heritage and natural assets, while Waiuku isn’t.

For one thing - almost every historic home or building was immaculately presented. Those that weren’t were mostly in the process of being renovated. The signage and paint schemes of the buildings were in keeping with their era, and the local restaurants heavily promoted local produce, wines and meats.

The streets were clean and tidy; the grass verges were clipped and crisp, and we only saw one instance of any graffiti.

Admittedly, they have a natural deep water harbour, which since the damage to Lyttleton Habour in the earthquakes is attracting 80 cruise ships a year, but they are making the most of their links with the past, while developing a reputation as a tourist destination in their own right.

This week’s Steel and Wheels festival in the Waiuku township is a step in the right direction, and with decent weather will likely attract around 15,000 people, many from the wider Auckland area. The next step is to build on this, and create a vibrant, heritage township that brings those people back several times a year, not just for a day. We have the natural assets, we just need the will and the direction.

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Aggression towards cyclists unwarranted I have been a regular cyclist on our town/ rural roads around Franklin for about 18 months, so I guess I can be called a MAMIL… middle aged man in lycra.

At times I ride solo, and other times with two or more other riders. We all dress in well reflectorized riding gear and helmets, use well maintained bikes and have lights visible when riding in dim or night light.

Depending on road width and visibility we do at times ride two abreast but generally revert back to single file and ride as left as practical on our roads, which is sometimes a struggle with very rough edges and loose metal on the sides. When riding in bunches we communicate about cars approaching from back and front, although in windier conditions we don’t always hear other road users until they are a little closer to us.

We appreciate cars slowing down behind us, as we make ourselves easier to pass as roads allow, and you pass by safely.

We appreciate gentle toots and friendly waves, letting us know that you have our back!

What we don’t appreciate is loud horn toots right behind us, abusive comments being yelled out windows, and rude gestures offered. We don’t appreciate other road users that attempt to squeeze by us so close

that we can feel the breeze and reach out and touch the paintwork if we were brave enough to.

We don’t appreciate having your rubbish thrown out of your vehicles at / around us as you rush past.

We are entitled to use our roads, as other road users are. We are not looking for any separate cycle lanes, or special privileges but to feel respected as an equal and to feel safe while trying to improve our wellbeing, health and fitness.

During this latest weeks riding we got abused four times, in fact three times in one night riding as a pair and well lit up in early evening.

I have taken down the vehicle registration of the last vehicle this week, and plan to make a formal complaint of this aggressive behaviour to the police. I intend to start doing this to all vehicles that appear to want to own the roads and are active members of the non-cycling appreciation society.

To those kind road users I thank you sincerely. To the rest of you, I wish you would think of us more as your brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers, and friends…and take more care and consideration around us.

Nigel Harvey, Waiuku

Warning over possible tree-trimming scammers Yesterday we had a car load of people asking if we would like our trees trimmed.

They were wearing bright orange shirts and drive a silver Estima.

Having (rather obviously) had our hedges trimmed just days earlier, I was naturally suspicious, I recorded the number plate and a basic description of the occupants and called local police, I was told these people are not who they say they are and the police had been receiving reports about them.

I was also advised to ensure our properties are locked and valuables stored away

from view and to let our neighbours know.

They drove up to a few of our neighbours and while doing so had a wee nosy around their properties.

We are in the Glenbrook Beach area, (two of our neighbours have both been burgled twice in the past 18 months).

I am aware there has been similar scams operating in Auckland over the past months.

I would hate to hear of anyone fooled by these con artists/thieves.

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He says many home and farm ponds around Auckland have been cleared of the noxious weeds, thanks to calls from concerned owners and residents.

“Anyone who sees any of these weeds, or suspects they may be present, should report it to us on 0800 80 99 66. MPI contractors will visit the site and remove the weeds free of charge if they find them.”

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Plenty to celebrate for local rugby

Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union has more to celebrate after four Counties Manukau players were announced in the Black Ferns team this week including new cap Te-Kura Ngatea-Aerengamate.

Renee Wickliffe, Aroha Savage and Rawina Everitt all earned re-selection with Hazel Tubic unavailable due to injury.

The Black Ferns will play a four-Test series including a double header alongside the All

Blacks at Eden Park in June.

The Black Ferns will play Australia, Samoa and Canada in the International Women’s Rugby Series in June before the Women’s Rugby World Cup squad is revealed. Counties Manukau New Zealand All Black Sevens captain DJ Forbes also became the highest capped New Zealand Sevens player when he took the field in Glasgow over the weekend for his 68th match.

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Property revaluations this year Local ratepayers will have their properties revalued later this year as Auckland Council prepares to update its information on 525,000 Auckland properties.

The revaluation will determine each property’s current capital value (which is used to determine rates levels), as well as land value and improvement value.

Capital value is based on recent local sales, and is assessed as the most likely selling price had the property (including buildings and other improvements) been sold on 1 July 2014.

Land value is assessed as the probable price the bare land would have sold for on 1 July 2014, and includes developments such as drainage, retaining walls and levelling.

Improvement value is the difference between land value and capital value. It accounts for features such as buildings, driveways, paths and fencing, but does not

necessarily reflect their replacement value (and what they should be insured for).

Auckland Council has to revaluate Auckland properties every three years, to update the information used to determine the value of rateable properties.

Working with Quotable Value Ltd (QV), council valuers will assess the 1 July 2014 value of properties through recent property sales in the area, field inspections and, for business properties, the results of a recent questionnaire.

Valuers will be carrying identification, and will not need to enter homes in order to complete inspections.

Revaluation notices will be sent to property owners in November, and ratepayers will have the opportunity to raise an objection if they feel the new value is not correct.

Changes will not impact rates until the 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 rating year.

Top prize for renowned Franklin artist

Franklin mouth painter Grant Sharman has once again demonstrated his artistic talent by taking the top spot at a major art competition.

Grant was awarded first prize in the Mouth and Foot section of the CocaCola Easter Show Art Awards recently held at the ASB showgrounds in Auckland. The event is New Zealand’s largest open art competition and this year’s theme is ‘Anything Goes’ which was chosen to give artists the opportunity to display what they want.

His painting entitled “Take a Break” features a slice of his wife’s homemade apple cake garnished with apple slices and yogurt, and features a beautifully intricate old bone china cup and saucer.

Grant says he painted the image for a recipe book currently being considered for the Mouth and Foot Painting Association (MFPA).

“It’s not my usual style,” says Grant, who normally paints flowers and scenery from his home district of Franklin. “This time I tried a loose watercolour which was fun to paint and obviously appealed to the judges. I’m

delighted to win the first prize,” he says.

A favourite of the judges, Grant’s painting was described as having “significant detail” as well as being “gorgeously quirky”.

Simon Jackson, MFPA’s Asia Pacific Manager, says several MFPA painters won prizes at the competition. “We are proud of all of the work of our artists. It’s fantastic to have the opportunity to enter competitions such as the Easter Show Art Awards and give our artists the opportunity to exhibit their work to a wide audience,” says Simon.

Grant began painting with his mouth holding the brush after an injury in a school rugby match at 15 left him a tetraplegic in 1977. He became a full member of the MFPA in 1988.

Founded in 1956 by a group of European artists, the MFPA is a self-help organisation which gives people with disabilities the opportunity to fulfil their creative ambitions while still maintaining financial independence by selectively selling their artworks.

The MFPA was established in New Zealand in 1961 and currently has 22 members around the country.

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Restoring our waterways – free evening event You are invited to a free evening event to learn about the issues facing New Zealand’s rivers and streams and what you and your community can do to help.

Coordinated by Auckland Council’s Wai Care programme, the event includes: • screening of a short movie about waterways • presentations by guest speakers • educational displays about streams and land management, including live native freshwater fish • light refreshments provided.

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Police Report Season change brings crashes Hi, I thought this would be an opportune time to highlight some traffic issues now that there has been a change in season.

The rain we have had has caused a few issues.

It is often the case that when there is a change in seasons, or it suddenly rains, there are a few more accidents on the road.

Just remember that stopping distances, approaches to intersections, speed, and your attitude to driving all needs to be different when there are changed road conditions. It may be that a normal speed of 80 needs to be cut down to 50 to be safe, especially if it is slippery on the roads.

Don’t drive so fast, allow extra time to get to your destination and be more patient. Remember the hassles and time taken because of an accident is a hell of a lot more than trying to get to your destination a little bit quicker.

A few weeks ago I stated ‘Please ensure you keep your vehicles locked when in your drive way, or if you are doing a quick run into the shop to get something’ We have had a couple of instances where people have left their vehicles unlocked to quickly go into someone’s address or a shop. And lo and behold something is stolen from them. Lock the doors, and close the windows. Simple preventative measures can safe a lot of time and effort, not to mention expense.

Unfortunately I now have to report that there have been a few houses and vehicles broken into over the past few weeks. I often say to do the right thing by locking your vehicles ( as stated above), even when they are at home in the driveway. I looked at some security footage the other day.

The car that was locked was ignored, but the car that

by Sergeant Simon Palmer was unlocked had items stolen from it. Once again we all need to try and prevent crimes from happening, and being security conscious and using common sense is one way to help the Police, and yourself.

The Police are following some leads into the town hall fire from last week. A number of these enquiries are related around excluding people from the enquiry.

Any investigation needs to be thorough, and does take a bit of time, but hopefully it will result in the culprits being held accountable.

A 21 year old male was processed for drink driving.

His level was 490, the legal limit is 400. This is a good opportunity to say that any type of drink driving is not acceptable.

The potential consequences are just too high.

It’s not about getting caught, it’s about avoiding injuries and deaths that could occur.

Most pubs have courtesy vans, and for the most part a brisk 20 minutes walk will get most people home.

Domestic incidents have also caused a bit of an issue.

In fact I had to exclude a 74 year old male from his house for slapping his wife. The fact that he could not see the error of his way and general arrogance is the most disappointing aspect to this.

Any age, whether you are

male or female does not matter. Domestic violence is not tolerated. There are a few more senior people in Waiuku that tends to get into trouble due to their behaviour. In general there is one thing I always say to the male parties involved… you will never be right, you won’t win the argument and its better to simply take a deep breath and walk away!

Now with the duck shooting season upon us we all need to think about firearm safety. One person in the North Island has already been injured.

I was down at Hoods Landing on Friday morning and noticed two people already drinking before they had even gotten onto the water.

Alcohol, cars, boats and firearms just do not mix.

Remember to treat all firearms as loaded, always point them in a safe direction, identify your target and what’s behind and around it, and never mix alcohol and firearms.

In relation to vehicles parked at Hoods Landing and the Elbow. Do not leave anything valuable in the vehicles, including items that will identify your address and ensure you lock them up, hopefully parking in a well lit area.

Remember if there is an offender present, or has just left, then ring 111. Do not delay, and don’t leave it until the next day to report it, and please do not ring the local station here and leave a message. 111.The phone number for Crimestoppers is 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org.

That’s all for this week, once again from the team here in Waiuku: Lorraine, Greg, Toby and Rod, thanks for all your help, we rely on your information to make our job easier, and Waiuku a safer place to live, play and work in.

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The Maori electorate was first established for the 2008 election, largely replacing Tainui electorate. Nanaia Mahuta of the Labour Party, became MP for HaurakiWaikato in the 2008 general election and was re-elected in 2011.

“We are extremely proud that Susan will be a part of

our team, and be representing the Maori Party in the Hauraki Waikato electorate,” Rangimarie Glavish said.

“She is a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and staunch Maori woman. Susan has been a strong advocate for Maori education, particularly focusing on access to education, and the provision of culturally attuned education options for a diverse range of New Zealanders.”

Tom Phillips, Maori Party Chair of the electorate said that Susan is well known in the Waikato and across New Zealand for developing educational programmes such as Mahi Ora and Lifeworks, and for her staunch advo-

cacy for community transformation, and Whanau Ora. “What impressed us about Susan is her passion and compassion for Maori people. Her story is one of absolute commitment to the transformation of Maori communities, and we have absolute faith that she will represent us proudly in the electorate” “She was born and bred in Te Awamutu, and is truly in tune with the needs of the people in our communities.”

“We look forward to the upcoming election, and are proud to have a woman of Susan’s incredible passion, presence, and history representing us in our region.”

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Ratepayers pick up tab for ‘racist’ survey Asking how people find their interactions with another culture has now been deemed racist, and Auckland ratepayers are picking up the tab for two research surveys that have been canned after suggestions that people could find some of the questions regarding attitudes to Asian residents racist.

Not only has the money spent on the survey been wasted, but Council is now incurring extra costs as it writes to the 20,000 people who received the survey and asks them not to complete it.

The mailout survey was sent out to residents and asked people how they feel about their local shopping area and about their community.

One aspect of the survey involved asking people how much they interact with people from different cultures in the shopping area and the quality of these interactions, as well as their general feelings toward diversity in Auckland.

Council says the surveys contain

questions that, while not intended to be, could be perceived as encouraging racism.

The intention of the surveys was to enable an understanding of how interactions between people from different ethnic and cultural groups in a commercial context, influence wider social cohesion.

Harvey Brookes, Acting Chief Planning Officer, says Auckland Council regrets any offence caused.

“Research on Auckland’s ethnic diversity and how it relates to precincts and local economic development is an important part of making Auckland the world’s most liveable city.

“However, despite the council’s research ethics approval processes, we understand that at least one question in this survey may have caused offence to some people.

“Although this question was based on similar questions asked in national and international research in this area,

New art exhibition to include telepathy A new exhibition opening at the Franklin Art Centre on 17 May is said to explore human identity through six experimental art instillations.

‘If you close your eyes you might hear us anyway’ is a meditation upon human relationships and connectivity by south Auckland artists Renee Bevan and Caryline Boreham. Auckland Council says they blend performance art, the use of physical action, sound and even telepathy with visual art including photography, film and object making.

The opening is from 10:30am – noon, Saturday 17 May. No RSVP needed and drinks and nibbles will be served.

Following the event, Renee and Caryline will give a brief talk about their work and the concepts behind it before presenting Send/ Receive, a free workshop for all ages.

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“We will write to the recipients of the survey, asking them not to complete it and advise them that the council will not process any surveys which have been returned.”

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The council will also be reviewing and strengthening its research ethics approval processes to ensure that this does not occur again in the future.

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Performance a first for 30 years In February, Franklin Community Choir began rehearsing Handel’s Messiah for a performance on Sunday, May 11th. (Mothers’ Day.) The choir has often included Messiah Part 1 in its Christmas Concerts. However, this is the first time in over 30 years that audiences have been able to hear the entire work sung in Pukekohe.

To accompany the work, the choir is once again hiring an organ from Keyboard Music Systems in Albany which will be played by well known organist, Michael Bell. He will be joined by two trumpeters who add an exciting sound to choruses such as the final Amen.

Soloists Elizabeth Mandeno, Philip Griffin and Chalium Poppy have impressed audiences at previous Franklin Community Choir concerts. This time they will be joined

by Stephen Diaz, providing a rare opportunity for the local audience.

Stephen is an up-and-coming countertenor and will sing the arias more frequently, nowadays, sung by a contralto or mezzo-soprano.

Conductor, Iain Tetley, has conducted several performances of Messiah, but this is the first time he has undertaken it in Pukekohe. He is returning to Handel’s original concept for the work, which was first performed in Dublin in 1742 with a chorus of 19 singers and an orchestra of 37 players. Since then, Messiah has become the single most performed and loved piece of music in the world.

This concert at 2.30pm on Sunday, May 11th in St. Patrick’s Church, Seddon St., Pukekohe will be an ideal mother’s day treat.

Tickets include complimentary programme and afternoon tea and can be obtained from choir members or at the door or by contacting Annette Allen 2325977.

Unitary Plan submissions go live Local residents can find out what ratepayers and other residents have commented regarding aspects of the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan when the summary of decisions requested by submitters goes live on the Auckland Council website in late May or June.

“We’ve received nearly 9000 submissions on the proposed plan.

“This has given us great insight into how Aucklanders want our natural and built environment to be developed and protected,” says Councillor Alf Filipaina, chair of the council’s Unitary Plan Committee.

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Be in Health

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ject with, and it is found in 3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”

When one looks at this subject/concept even more verses come to the fore, like 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” Also 1 Corinthians 3:17 “If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which [temple] ye are.” Here is an even broader view found in 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

Let me quote an author here. The fourth round

in the ladder of Christian experience is the gospel of health. The key text for this section is 2 Corinthians 7:1 “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” There is an intimate relation between the physical and spiritual life. This scripture sets forth that thought. It is the same thought is already quoted above in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. Here is another verse to consider, “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which [temple] ye are. (1 Corinthians 3:16-17).

In 2 Peter 1:5-6, temperance precedes patience.

God has given all things that pertain to godliness and the divine nature, 2 Peter 1:3-4 “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”

According to these scriptures the Gospel must

contain principles to cleanse the physical body of its defilement and facilitate the development of patience and other Christian virtues, and God will punish him who rejects and ignores these principles. Because the fall of man occurred through the indulgence of appetite, his restoration cannot be accomplished without the conquest of appetite. Further on he writes; It is only by the exercise of the will that man can decide to submit himself to God, and a man cannot give his will to Christ while doing something which Christ forbids, which is against Christ’s will, and

which dominates man’s will contrary to the will of Christ. The man who does not give his will to Christ is not Christ’s (Philippians 2:13). “Both to will and to do of his good pleasure” describes the Christian. Quoted from Julius Gilbert White.

Back to 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” What are you and I eating drinking or doing unhealthfully? In our eating and drinking, is it too much, is it actually a product that a true Christian should not even be even eating or drinking, is it damaging the human body or building it up to greater health and strength to the Glory of God? Apart from food, are you getting plenty of sunshine, fresh air, exercise for mind and body, water on the outside to wash it clean, drinking plenty of water to keep the inside functioning and clean?

“Divine truth can make little impression upon the intellect while the customs and habits are opposed to its principles. Those who are willing to inform themselves concerning the effect of sinful indulgence upon the health, and who commence the work of reform, even if it be from selfish motives, in so doing place themselves where the truth of God may find access to their hearts. {4T 553} If we could realize that the habits we form in this life will affect our eternal interests, that our eternal destiny depends upon strictly temperate habits, we would work to the point of strict temperance in eating and drinking. By our example and personal effort we may be the means of saving many souls from the degradation of intemperance, crime, and death. {CH 126} I was reading a book and this phrase kept appearing, “dig their graves with their teeth,” so we can actually be killing ourselves by what and how much we are eating. Remember “Thou shalt not kill.”

Let’s go back to the start and sum up; 3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” Both Paul and John felt it critical to advise all the believers that Health and God are inseparable, build one and you build the other, destroy one and you destroy the other. How many unbelievers do you know that are in very bad health? The Disciple John asks you if you are in health and prospering.

Seeing such a strong link between our Health and our true spirituality, are we correctly representing God, witnessing for him or representing the other chap downstairs. Therefore, is it not past time for us to change a few habits, change what goes on our plates, to drink more water and leave the other stuff well alone; “all to the glory of God,” let us fully commit to being healthy Christians?

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A business born on a whim celebrates a year in Waiuku

A store opened as a ‘bit of a whim’ by Stephanie Martin last wek celebrated its first birthday in Waiuku.

The Goodness Grocer, a natural, local and organic retail shop began following a trip to Melbourne.

On returning home to Waiuku Stephanie says she re-kindled a new-found appreciation of what this wonderful community has to offer. Combining her love of her own veggie garden, her need to work in a way that constantly inspires her, taking on board the adage “knowledge is gained whether you succeed or fail” and a need to fill the void in the Franklin area for certain types of grocery items, The Goodness Grocer was born.

Stephanie was born and raised on the Manukau Peninsula and attended Awhitu Primary for a couple of years. Her Dad was a local builder (Kerry Martin) who built many new homes for Franklin residents over the years.

“After my parents separated my brother and I travelled around the North Island with our Mum (Gaynor Martin) in an old camper van which she had named ‘Baby Hippo’, we were home schooled and learnt a lot about the land and the responsibility we have to do our part in caring for it,” Stephanie says.

“We eventually settled in North Taranaki where we stayed until I was 15, upon which time I returned to Awhitu with my Mum. “At that time we lived in a few places around Waiuku and the peninsula in a large caravan while I attended Waiuku College for a few months.

“However, I was young and restless and wanted to see the world, I thought Waiuku was boring and offered nothing for me, so I set off in search of excitement and travel.

“I quickly secured work in the city and completed a diploma in travel and tourism.

I moved to Queenstown to begin work and then the tragic death of my Mum derailed me and my entire life. I left New Zealand as soon as I could save enough money and I set off on my world wide adventures.”

Stephanie says her Mum had always said to ensure she saw New Zealand before any others so she would truly appreciate “the amazing place we call home.”

“After all my travels that have taken me around the world, I returned home with my three year old daughter and was ready to try and settle down to enable me to provide her a more stable lifestyle than the constant backpacking with no steady income.

“After working in the city and feeling a bit lost, I returned to Franklin and soon started to realise, that with all my travelling the thing I learnt the most, was that the most perfect place on earth was right here, in Waiuku the whole time. Franklin offers a wide variety of beaches, landscapes and has city convenience not too far away.

“It’s not too hot, nor too cold, my vege garden could finally happen and after moving to a wonderful lifestyle block, we could

start to become sustainable and independent from the corporate world of consumerism. The only thing truly lacking was access and affordability of organic options for fresh produce, rice, flour, gluten free options and more.

“I spent a long time wishing for such a place to exist within Franklin and thought how wonderful it would be to work there.

Then on a complete whim, I drove past the gorgeous building at 9 Queen St and decided, why not? If it works I will not only have the products I want, but will be able to help provide Waiuku and the greater Franklin region with nutritious foods, healthy options and wonderful produce, if it didn’t work, then I was sure I would learn a lot along the way. Either way there was something to be gained, so with very little thought, forward planning or forecasting, I just went and did it.”

That was a year ago, and Stephanie says the experience has been amazing.

“I didn’t have all the knowledge I needed to figure out what products to stock, so I employed the wonderful Tracey and Carey to help me out and between us we decided what stock to order.

“Then with many nights spent trawling Trade Me and days spent rummaging through old sheds around Franklin, I sourced the old wooden tables and shelving, each with their own wonderful stories attached.”

The shop fittings in The Goodness Grocer are almost entirely made up of pre-loved wooden shelving, tables with the main feature being the 1920’s work bench – cleverly used as the check-out counter - which is a much admired piece by many a customer.

In fact, it’s this work bench that inspired the logo. Stephanie asked her partner to design something that looked like she had found an old stamp in the drawer, one that was aged, broken and that looked like all it needed was a new ink pad. The fantail represents Gaynor, her mother, an inspiring woman who used to relish her time in her own garden, swapping her home grown vegetables with others on the Manukau Peninsula.

Consequently, a unique feature of The Goodness Grocer is the Neighbourhood Swap area. This is an area dedicated to people who have extra fruit, vegetables or herbs they have grown at home in a spray-free, natural or organic environment. They are able to donate their produce to the system and in return they can swap it for anything else they want from this section. If there is nothing available on the day that they are in the store, they can come back at any point in the near future and take what they like.

“It’s been a year already, one with ups and downs, but all in all, an amazing year which was only possible due to the amazing staff we have the all the support that has been shown by everyone who shops with us, helping support our local growers, their families and ours too.”

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Fuel up, but call for retailers to drop prices Fuel prices rose during April, but the AA says retailers should be cutting prices, adding that the last time the margins were this high, retailers dropped the price at the pump.

After falling two cents per litre early in the month, petrol and diesel prices later rose four cents per litre during April.

The price of petrol ended the month on $2.18 per litre for 91 octane at most brands, while diesel prices reached $1.50 per litre at most service stations.

“The last increase on 23 April was not justified in the AA’s opinion, and since then

commodity prices have fallen while the exchange rate is still above 86 US cents,” says AA PetrolWatch spokesperson Mark Stockdale.

“Fuel companies should be reversing the last two cent increase now. The last time their margins – the difference between retail prices and costs – were this high, they cut pump prices.”

AA PetrolWatch also notes that the price difference between 91 and 95 octane petrol is eight cents per litre, depending on brand.

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Two escape house fire

Above: Emergency services’ tape stretched across a driveway in Waiuku’s Cherry Place yesterday after a fire on Sunday caused significant damage to the dwelling.

Fire service investigators and police attended the site following the late afternoon blaze, and police said early indications appeared to suggest the cause of the fire was a pot left on the stove. Two people were inside the home at the time of the fire, but escaped without injury.

cents, or about 16 cents per litre more than 91 octane.

“Many motorists are unaware of the big price difference in the three petrol grades, as service stations tend to only advertise the price of 91 octane and diesel.

“For that reason, the AA has been lobbying the government to make it mandatory for fuel companies to publish the price of all fuels they sell on their price boards so motorists know what grades of fuel are sold, and at what price,” Mr Stockdale added.

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Big profit increase expected for sheep and beef farms

Property Market cools slightly Auckland residential property prices cooled slightly during April with sales down approximately 15 per cent over the same time last year, returning to 2012 levels. according to Barfoot & Thompson Managing Director, Peter Thompson.

He said this was customary due to the Easter, Anzac Day and school holiday period, but a higher than normal number of listings (3623) was also adding to market competitiveness.

However, provisional residential data from rival realtor Harcourts for the month of April shows there is continued pressure on the housing market, with the average sales price now sitting at a record high of over $700,000.

Peter Thompson said the decrease in sales was not only due to the extended holiday period.

“Undoubtedly, the loan-to-value ratio and interest rates were also keeping prices in check.”

Harcourts suggest the LVR restrictions will become ineffectual as our migrant population increases.

“The restrictions have only ever been intended as a temporary measure, and we would applaud moves by the Reserve Bank to end them,” a Harcourts release said yesterday.

Barfoot & Thompson sold 811 properties during April for an average price of $708,603.

“This average is higher than those achieved last year but more aligned to 2012 numbers. It shows ongoing support in the Auckland property market, but more listings creates more choice, and that ultimately softens prices.

“Sellers need to stay pragmatic about their property prices and not overprice them if they want them sold.”

The April median price was $619,550.

Mr Thompson said sales of homes over $500,000 continued to trade well with 547 homes sold in this price range during April, echoing the sort of figures achieved over summer.

This was reinforced in the higher price echelons with 286 homes sold over $750,000 and 120 sales realised over the one million dollar mark.

These were consistent with figures achieved from December 2013, through February 2014.

Mr Thompson said the market still showed buoyancy and will continue to hold its own over the cooler months.

“The economy is strong, and there’s a lot to choose from which is great for home buyers. But there’s realism in the market and prices are being pulled back into line. As experienced in seasonal trends, we can expect some price retraction over winter.”

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s latest forecast, released on Monday, tells a positive story for farmers and the wider industry.

The organisation’s Mid-Season Update predicts better pricing and strong demand for sheep meat and beef products from key markets.

The report outlined improved product prices which are expected to drive average sheep and beef farm profit up by 35 per cent on the drought-affected level of last season. The Mid-Season Update estimates that farm profit before tax for the 2013-14 season will rise to an average of $113,700 per farm.

B+LNZ Economic Service Chief Economist Andrew Burtt says total gross farm revenue is expected to increase 9.2 per cent to $460,200, reflecting a 12 per cent increase in sheep revenue.

Total farm expenditure is estimated to be up 2.8 per cent, to $346,500, on the back of increases in repairs and maintenance expenditures. Interest expenditure dropped by 2.6 per cent, thanks to a slight decrease in farm debt and lower interest rates.

This season’s forecast average lamb price is $100 per head – up 18 per cent on last year, and 2.5 per cent higher than the average for the previous five seasons.

“Reduced lamb availability in New Zealand and Europe, combined with strong demand for lamb from Asia and the Middle East, is expected to support lamb prices,” Mr Burtt says.

Approximately 25.6 million lambs were tailed in spring 2013, down 1.9 per cent on the previous year. Breeding ewe numbers remain static reflecting a sta-

bilisation of the national ewe flock.

Mr Burtt says the country’s overall export lamb production to 30 September 2014 is expected to be down 3.5 per cent, to 362,900 tonnes carcase weight.

“In 2013-14, export lamb slaughter is expected to decrease 5.3 per cent compared with a high slaughter in 2012-13 which was pushed up by widespread drought.

This season’s decline in numbers is expected to be partially offset by a 1.9 per cent estimated rise in the average carcase weight, to 18.3kg, the second highest average carcase weight.”

The season’s total export cattle production is estimated to decrease 1.1 per cent to 573,000 tonnes carcase weight, following last year’s high processing numbers, which were driven by the North Island drought.

Joint approach planned for any foot and mouth outbreak Australia and New Zealand have agreed to work together to prepare for what farming ministry leaders have said is the unlikely event of a footand-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in either country.

Australian Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, and New Zealand Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, met in Melbourne and welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to stress the importance of collaboration in combating the disease and its devastating impacts.

“Our number one plan and focus of much of our biosecurity efforts is to keep FMD out of Australia and New Zealand—but you can’t stick your head in the sand about something this significant —you have to plan for the worst,” Minister Joyce said.

“Australia has an internationally recognised capability to deal quickly and effectively with emergency animal disease outbreaks.”

“However, an FMD outbreak could have devastat-

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“Recent ABARES research found the impact of an FMD outbreak in Australia could cost our economy up to $52 billion over 10 years, therefore we have more than 50 billion reasons to work together to continue Australia’s 100 year record of freedom from FMD,” Minister Joyce said.

New Zealand Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy said greater collaboration would improve readiness and capacity to cope with an outbreak of FMD or any other significant exotic animal disease.

“We will work together in fields such as sharing intelligence on risk, collaborating on training opportunities, sharing scarce skills in the event of an outbreak and influencing international policy in the area of disease management. ““It is well known that an outbreak of FMD would

cause significant economic and social damage with the closure of many international markets for animal products and control meas-

ures having huge impacts on tourism, food chain businesses, farming families, rural business and communities,” Mr Guy said.

Glenbrook Beach clean up hailed as a great success With a skip full of rubbish collected and piles of sharp Pacific Oyster shells removed, the recent Glenbrook Beach clean-up was a fantastic success.

The clean-up was organised by Franklin Local Board Member Brendon Crompton, who says it was a great opportunity for residents and local school students to come together for the benefit of the community.

“The aim of the day was to remove the rubbish and the shells to help encourage people to use the beach more,” he says.

“The local board is keen to work with local people and groups to improve more natural environments like Glenbrook Beach, to make our public spaces more attractive and increase leisure opportunities in the Franklin area.”

Pacific Oyster shells are an ongoing problem at the beach. The oysters, which are native to Japan and Korea, spread rapidly and the dead shells tend to accumulate in intertidal drifts, resulting in mass amounts of sharp shards washing up on the beach.

MP for Hunua Dr Paul Hutchison I am available to meet with constituents at regular clinics in the electorate office located at Suite 7, Level 2, Professional House,12-18 Seddon Street Pukekohe.

Please phone Jeda, Raynor or Barbara on 09-238 5977 to arrange an appointment.

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Good environmental practice is not only important to protect our natural heritage, but is crucial in securing the sort of future we want for our children. Environmental information should underpin all environment and economic decisions.

That’s why National is working hard to pass legislation that will, for the first time, provide New Zealand with the legislative basis for independent environmental reporting. This will assure New Zealanders access to high quality environmental information and provide a reliable basis for environmental discussions. The Environmental Reporting Bill will support that shift by ensuring national environmental information is independent, high quality, and frequent. That means we can have more productive discussions on the environmental issues and trade-offs that are important to New Zealanders.

Comprehensive information will centre on five key environmental domains - air, climate and atmosphere, freshwater, marine and land - with biodiversity as a theme across all the domains.

Our thinking on the environment has been heavily influenced by experience in the Nordic countries of Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, who have dynamic open market economies with high standards of living and significant primary industries.

They illustrate that high levels of economic performance are compatible with high environmental standards. These countries have put in place collaborative processes that get environmental and industry stakeholders working together with government officials on long-term environmental goals.

Following nearly a decade of procrastination

and polarised debate on water, the National government successfully applied a collaborative approach here in 2009 to the Fresh Start for Freshwater programme. By establishing New Zealand’s first Land and Water Forum, we supported a stakeholder-led collaborative process that brought together all those interested in water. This led to the development of New Zealand’s first National Policy Statement on Fresh Water - a shared vision and a common way forward. A similar process has been used to advance agreement on marine protection on the West Coast and around Kaikoura.

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Student exchange brings excitement

By Janine Baalbergen Sheer determination got Pukekawa’s Rian (14) exactly what she wanted: an early OE in Australia. Convincing her mum, Brenda, to let her go was the hardest job, she said. But Rian had chosen Rotary Australia-New Zealand’s Student Exchange to do this and they smoothed her path to the great prize: three months away in Australia, considerably.

Rian starts off by hosting a fellow exchange student from Australia: Bianca from Woolgoolga in North New South Wales, who very quickly slotted into rural Franklin life and at Onewhero Area School, where she immediately joined the Kapa Haka group.

Used to being in a school of well over 900 students Onewhero Area School makes a pleasant change for the 15year old, who made friends at her new school within days. She’s not the only youngster from Woolgoolga who crossed the ditch on this exchange programme. In fact five other Australian girls are hanging out in the Franklin area for three months after which they take their guests home to Australia for their share of the adventure.

Apart from slotting into daily (school) life with their guest families, Rotary gives the students a chance to go to explore the country they

Rian and Bianca are enjoying the Rotary Exchange programme. visit and in this case that means a camp, in Thames, and a safari-style trip to Rotorua and Taupo.

“School here is very different,” says Bianca, who picked art, geography and history as subjects at school.

She heard about the exchange programme through a school newsletter, which piqued her interest. “I had been looking at possible exchanges,” she said, “but most are a year long and very expensive, so this one is much better.”

Rian was looking for a new experience and heard about the programme from a teacher at school. Mum Brenda, however, wasn’t all that keen to see her youngest, at an early age, do an overseas trip. Rian’s determination and industrious plying all the rules and filling in the stacks of forms, needed to enter the programme, paid off in the end.

Gaining entry into the programme is very involved and this meant she “just kept bringing more paperwork

home,” says Brenda. Students have to write a profile about themselves as well as their parents, to start with.

Their local Rotary Club gets involved too in the interview process, they get to meet the students and supply their kit and make sure they have a mentor.

At a meeting in Auckland designed for parents, where they had the chance to find out what was exactly involved and how it would all work, Brenda decided it might actually be a good idea to let Rian experience this and now that Bianca has arrived she says it is “quite nice to have two teenage girls in the house.”

“The organisers answered all my questions and gave the impression it was wellrun and well-organised,” she says. “For example the students do not travel overseas alone. They are chaperoned and guest families are carefully matched.” So parents can be assured nothing is left to chance.

This year there were more New Zealanders taking part in the programme than Australians, which is unique in the programme. While Bianca is already having a ball living in rural Franklin, Rian can’t wait for the day she’ll step off the plane in Sydney.

More information about the exchange programme is available from: http://www. ranzse.org or your local Rotary Club.

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No two Mothers are alike… …so why should their presents be the same?

At Waiuku New World we have a great range for your Mothers Day, fresh cut flowers, gift baskets, homewares, health and beauty items, speciality food and drink, a range of giftcards, and beautiful greeting cards.

There’s something for every budget, and every taste instore now!

Stunning range of fresh cut flowers and bouquets from our instore florist!

Gift cards for movies, music, fashion, phones, books, and more to suit every Mum!

Give her a taste of home from our UK, SA or ethnic aisle!

A great selection of Mothers Day and occasion cards to present her with your special message!

Ask our team at the Lotto counter and we can make up a speciality gift basket catering for special dietary needs including sugar or glutenfree options

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4.09ha with a fabulous building site, breath-taking views over bush to harbour. Good water, stockyards and fenced in to two paddocks. Only 30 minutes’ drive from Waiuku on the picturesque Awhitu Peninsular, submerge your selves in this lovely close knit community or enjoy the privacy that this attractive block offers.

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Over 1/4 acre section lovely 4 brms, open plan lounge/dining with sep kitchen. Fully fenced, kid & pet friendly. May have potential to subdivide.

Why delay when you can act today. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

3 Bedrooms plus extra games room plus conservatory allows plenty of room for the family. Large double garage, large carport & swimming pool all on 1/4 acre section. Phone now to view.

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

This 809m2 section is fully fenced. 3 bedroom home with conservatory that will sell. Handy to netball and golf. Phone before your friends do!

BRICK BEAUTY $429,000 Set down a private ROW is this 4 bedroom home with ensuite. Open plan living with heat pump & smart vent.

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Master has huge walk in wardrobe and ensuite with the rest of the living areas being open plan. Call Julie Q to view.

4 bedroom + ensuite brick & tile home in an elevated position to reward the owners with spectacular views. The gardens have been lovingly landscaped with raised garden boxes for the keen gardener. Set in a popular street. Call Julie Q to view.

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1st home buyers or Rental investment. Spacious open plan living. 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet. Single internal garaging & fully fenced.

This pretty little cottage in Warriston Ave consists of open plan lounge, dining and kitchen, three double bedrooms, separate bathroom, toilet, and separate laundry. A fully fenced yard with patio area and sunny deck is great for small children and pets. Single garage and off street parking. An excellent entry into the property market for first home buyers, or as a rental investment..

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$475,000

AWHITU FABULOUS BACH OR RETIREMENT - $439,000

Modern open plan kitchen dining & family, sep formal lounge with 3 double brms make this a great place for holidaying or simply retiring to the beach. Deck & small office. Wood burner fireplace & 2 heat pumps. 10m lockable boat storage & fish processing & only a couple of minutes to the boat ramp. Access in the street to a small private beach.

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NEAT AS A PIN $479,000 Be the first in! New carpet, curtains & paint.

3 Bedrooms + office or 4th bedroom. Large section with not much to mow set on the outskirts of town. Move in and enjoy.

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Tucked away down a shared driveway in a quiet sought-after street of Waiuku, which is very private. This home has 4 dbl brms, 2 bthrms, modern kitchen & lovely flow to outdoor entertaining area through the conservatory. The renovation of this home needs to be completed, the vendors have the wallpaper if you have the time. A must view property.

WAIUKU LIFESTYLE IN TOWN - $505,000

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BUILDING FOR SALE $600,000 + GST 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.

Fabulous indoor/outdoor flow with a rural outlook, all the works been done. Modern kitchen with granite bench top, gas hob & hot water. Single carport & double garage, set on a fully fenced 997m2 section. Loads of fruit trees, plenty of room for kids & pets to play. Close to Patumahoe Township.

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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.

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HANDY FOR HORSES $479,000

SUMMERTIME & THE LIVING IS EASY $489,000

4 Bedroom home with sleepout, rumpus & workshop all on an acre in town. Keep a pony, chickens or pet sheep or plant it all out. Huge potential for numerous projects.

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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.

A 'must see' 10 Acres (approx) just 4.5km from town. Great views.

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HUGE POTENTIAL ON 1 ACRE IN TOWN $485,000 new listing

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Set down a private ROW is this delightful Golden Home. Open plan living with family room. 3 Double bedrooms + study. Master has ensuite & walk in robe. Set on 2772m2 private section. Double internal garage plus extra shed. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh772 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

7 BEDROOMS, 1/2 ACRE IN TOWN $PBN

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Unique 7 bedroom (4 up & 3 down) on a possibly subdividable 1/2 acre section in central Waiuku. Huge potential for developers or someone wanting to add value. Sensible offers required. Call Julie Q to view.

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WAIUKU

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EXCELLENT VALUE IN WAIUKU - $695,000

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh765 Contact: Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh759 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Stunning vacationer views from lounge/dining & 3 of the 4 bedrooms in this practical, workable family home with 2 bathrooms & wir. Nestled in a quiet cul de sac on the waters edge it's just awaiting finishing touches. Don't dream it, do it!!!

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Excellent street appeal, beautiful indoor/outdoor flow, brick beauty built by Golden Homes this home has 4 bedrooms, ensuite, spacious walk in wardrobe, open plan living with family room. Plus rumpus, double internal garage, fully fenced, private bbq & spa area also fruit trees & an abundance of vegetables. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

LIVING THE COUNTRY LIFE $695,000 Set on 2 acres, this property is ideal for sheep, chickens or even calf club.

Heated saltwater swimming pool for the warmer days. Lovely indoor/outdoor flow, open plan living with 3 double bedrooms, master has ensuite. Double garage + office space. Ph Marleen to arrange a viewing.

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf713 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

THE POST NEWSPAPER, MAY 6, 2014

Richardson’s

years in business serving waiuku & districts

Watchmakers • Jewellers

Est • 1927

Watches • Jewellery • Crystal & Glassware • Antiques Clocks • Barometers • Tide Clocks • Cutlery Sets Trophies • Estate (pre-loved) Jewellery • Artworks Lamps • Silverware • Wallets • Gifts

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Richardson’s has employed four generations of family since 1927. Herbert trained as a watchmaker in Ireland and opened business in Waiuku selling watches, gramaphones and records.

As business expanded and with the introduction of electricity to the area, Herbie had three service vehicles and seven employees servicing electrical goods within the Franklin area.

Second-generation Syd has lived in Waiuku all his life and started repairing watches at a bench in the window area of the shop at a time when servicing was usually visible to the public.

Syd’s appreciation for things mechanical, form and function, has passed to the third generation of the family. Mark worked for Garrards (the Royal Jewellers), in London for a time and has an intense interest in clocks and antiques.

Syd’s wife Mary worked for a while in the front of shop. More recently, Leonie returned to Waiuku following years living overseas and a stint in Christchurch till shaky events moved her home.

She has a passion for art and design.

Fourth-generation Moana works part-time in front of shop. All these influences have played out over the decades within the shop, resulting in Richardson’s having an eclectic range of quality goods with giftware for infants, weddings, special occasions and everyday use.

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70th wedding anniversary

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Noel and Lorne Bulte, of Kariaotahi, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last weekend with around 100 friends and family. The event was held at the Christian Fellowship Hall (formerly the Country Club), in Waiuku.

Noel was borne in Park Road and has lived in the region all his life, while Lorne came from Palmerston North. They met at an armed forces dance in Palmerston North during WWII and were married in the Catholic cathedral there.

They have eight children, 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Noel and Lorne have lived in the same house on Park Road for their whole married life.

Presently they lease most of the farm but still run a few dry stock on ten acres. Noel entertains the local ‘old folk’ regularly at the Franklin Memorial Hospital with Barry Lee and Rod McGregor, and is well known for having played at almost every caberet and dance held in the Waiuku district in the 60s and 70s - and there was one almost every weekend!

Noel and the other band members still play on the street at most of the Waiuku promotional days.

Aspiring writers sought for literary awards

AWARD This week’s Wow award was sent in by Charlie Hadley, who says local pump company Gubbs Pump and Well deserve some plaudits.

“Thank you to Kevin Gubb for leaving his holiday and travelling an hour and a half to come through and fix out water pump so that we could get water into our house,” Charlie writes.

We think that’s a pretty good example of going the extra mile for your clients as well, so congratulations, Gubbs, you are our Wow winner for this week!

To the winner of this week’s WOW Award proudly sponsored by NEW WORLD Waiuku Please call in at the Post Newspaper to collect your $20 Bouquet Voucher

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“For over half a century now, BNZ has been supporting literature and the arts in New Zealand.

“Every year we are encouraged and impressed by the depth of talent we have in New Zealand. So many of our past winners have gone on to become some of the country’s most well know authors and key figures in the literary world confirming the importance of events and competitions like this.”

The judges for this year’s competition include Charlotte Grimshaw who will be

judging the Katherine Mansfield award, Pip Adams judging the Novice Writer category, Elizabeth Know judging the Young Writers category, and Graham Beattie returning for a fourth year as judge of the Short Short story category. Charlotte Grimshaw also won the Katherine Mansfield award herself in 2006.

Prizes for each category are: • BNZ Katherine Mansfield Award - $10,000 prize money • BNZ Novice Writer Award- for unpublished

Youth mental health studied There is a need for on-going youth mental health monitoring and interventions, given a small decline in aspects of self-reported mental health among New Zealand secondary school students.

That was the conclusion from a study by University of Auckland researchers into rates of youth mental health self-reporting changes between 2007 and 2012.

The study team led by a senior lecturer in Paediatrics, Dr Terry Fleming, examined data from an earlier Youth12 survey of 8500 secondary school students. This particular study looked at student well-being, symptoms of depression, periods of low moods, suicidal ideation or attempts, and deliberate self-harm.

“It shows that the mental health of secondary school students in New Zealand does require further attention,” says Dr Fleming. “There is also a need for ongoing monitoring and for interventions that promote wellbeing and prevent mental ill health.”

“Consistent with previous research, we report higher rates of emotional symptoms among females and older students,” says Dr Fleming. “Overall, the mental wellbeing of students appears to have deteriorated slightly with small

increases in significant depressive symptoms, periods of low mood, emotional symptoms, deliberately self-harming, experiencing hyperactivity and suffering from peer problems.”

“Fewer students reported conduct problems in 2012,” says Dr Fleming. “There have been no substantial changes to self-reported suicide ideation or attempts since 2007.”

Changes in mental health indicators were similar for male and female students, older and younger students, and according to other demographic features such as ethnicity, locale and deprivation.

“This study shows a possible decline, or in a conservative interpretation, a lack of improvement in secondary school students’ reports of mental health symptoms,” she says. “New Zealand has made substantial gains in areas of youth substance use and driving. Teenagers are now less likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol or smoke marijuana and less likely to drink and drive than they were in 2007.”

“We have seen massive improvements in motor vehicle crash deaths. Now the challenge is to improve youth mental health,” she says.

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New fishing policy to be revealed at show UnitedFuture Leader Hon Peter Dunne will unveil the party’s new “Recreational Only Species” fishing policy in Auckland at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show on Friday 16 May. “Recreational fishers have become increasingly marginalised by the commercial fishing industry and it is high time we rebalance things to recognise the importance of fishing to so many New Zealanders. UnitedFuture has a great track record of advocating for and securing wins for the outdoor and recreational sectors” said Outdoors Spokesperson Alan Simmons.

This new policy contains a raft of tools that will enable the regulator to ensure that recreational fishers and Iwi do not come second to wholly commercial interests. It will also contain an emphasis on education on fishing and propose further research into fishery management. This will safeguard into the future this nationally important recreational and commercial sector.

“We are increasingly concerned at the declining state of New Zealand’s fisheries.”

“Through this policy, UnitedFuture is setting a bottom line to ensure that Kiwis can keep fishing for generations to come and I look forward to unveiling it next Friday” Mr Dunne said.

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Cramp – crippling and common – a homeopathic approach

By Diane Breen DipHom NZCH (Intern) Cramp is acute discomfort caused by muscles going into spasm (violent, uncontrollable contraction). It is because of a shortage of oxygen and a build up of lactic acid; commonly brought on by prolonged sitting or standing, lying in an awkward position, strenuous or unaccustomed exercise and pregnancy; less often, cramp may be a symptom of Atherosclerosis or Buerger’s disease. Occasionally cramp can be a symptom of sodium deficiency caused by excessive sweating while exercising, working in extreme heat, or taking a sauna. It can also be indicative of a sodium/potassium imbalance; lack of magnesium or calcium. As you can see there are many causes or reasons and while many suffer the same type of cramp the causation can be different for each person. You may be taking supplements and your levels of calcium/magnesium/potassium are perfectly level but you may be

out of balance and the assimilation of these supplements is compromised. If cramp occurs frequently and for no obvious reason it may be of benefit to seek a consultation to find out what the imbalance in your body is that causes the symptoms of cramp. The remedies recommended are for emergency use.

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Do You Feel As If You Are Slowing Down?

HEADACHES to a young teenager in the 1800’s, gaining relief from a splitting headache by resting his head on a child’s swing, that osteopathy later came into being. I am eternally grateful to him because this young man later qualified as Dr Still, the founding father of osteopathy.

ic predisposition. Diet and lifestyle factors also contribute to the metabolic changes associated with arthritic conditions.

By Carol Eggleton, N.D., M.H.D., BHSc, Registered Naturopath and Medical Herbalist Many people notice as the years past faster that the body moves slower!

Problems with arthritis and “rheumatism” have been around for as long as we have, so there are many traditional remedies for this collection of conditions. This article looks at osteoarthritis and those generalised “rheumatic” pains that may be of muscular origin.

These conditions are often treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and pain relief. However, other options approaches may also help prevent further degeneration and improve the condition of the joints as well as relieving symptoms.

Osteoarthitis involves deterioration of the cartilage protecting the ends of bones in the moveable joints of the body. Associated weakening of the muscles, tendons and ligaments holding the joint together, with inflammation and bony changes may also be involved. Other causes include acute trauma, and for some people a genet-

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Reduce highly processed and acidic foods such as caffeine, alcohol, white sugar, pickles and animal proteins. Any foods that place a strain on your system can cause an inflammatory reaction so if you suspect that you have an allergy or intolerance to certain foods consult your health professional for advice. Poor nutrition can leave your body without the materials it needs to create healthy new connective tissue.

Digestion and elimination –Poor digestive function and/or problems with elimination will affect the absorption of nutrients and removal of metabolic wastes from the tissues and this can lead to degenerative change. Supporting liver and kidney function with good sources of fibre and plenty of water are essential.

Lifestyle – Physical occupations expose people to more wear and tear –assessing and modifying work habits may help.

There are many professionals (osteopaths, physiotherapists and other physical therapists) that can help with this.

Exercise maintains joint flexibility and muscle strength. Our mental and emotional patterns, including the way we cope with stress can also play a part in our physical well-being.

Many supplements including essential fatty acids, vitamin C, glucosamine and anti-inflammatory agents such as bromelain may be of assistance. Herbs can assist with digestion, elimination, inflammation, stress and other factors that are often associated with arthritic conditions. If you would like an individualised treatment protocol or advice on suitable treatment options please call in for a chat or call 09 238 7806 to make an appointment for a consultation.

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Headaches can be caused by many factors including joint restrictions or tight muscles in the neck, in fact any part of the spine from the neck to the pelvis, restrictions in the rib cage, poor posture, poor workplace ergonomics, inefficient breathing mechanics, stress etc., the list goes on. Headaches can be very debilitating and sufferers often suffer unnecessarily to the detriment of themselves and others.

The aim of an osteopathic assessment/treatment is to try to identify the likely cause of the headache and help to eliminate the cause by treatment of the joints and soft tissues. Treatment can involve a number of techniques and might involve treatment in more than one area of the body.

The only thing we can guarantee is that the areas treated will be somewhere between the head and the feet! As part of your treatment advice/information will also be provided on any necessary lifestyle changes or postural changes to help to prevent a recurrence of symptoms.

Osteopaths for years have successfully treated many of the major causes of headaches by improving joint mobility, relieving muscular tension, improving posture and breathing mechanics etc. In fact it was due

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Council presses ahead on legal high policy The hearing of submissions on Waikato District Council’s proposed psychoactive substances policy will go ahead as planned with 81 submitters to be heard this week. Despite the government announcing last Sunday that 41 legalised psychoactive substances will be withdrawn from sale until they are tested and proven to be safe, the Psychoactive Substances Act remains in place. Council’s General Manager Customer Support Sue Duignan said it was im-

portant to continue to develop the policy as the recent announcement did not ban psychoactive substances.

Ms Duignan said that setting up any new outlets is already prohibited until the regulations made under the Psychoactive Substances Act come into effect in 2015.

“While our district has no current license holders, the possibility remains that in 2015 when the regulations are in force and in the event that products are proven safe, we could have outlets

applying to set up in our district and we need to prepare for that possibility.”

Council received 484 submissions to the proposed policy, with 81 submitters requesting to be heard during the hearing.

The hearings commenced at 9am yesterday (Monday) in the Council Chambers at the Council’s Ngaruawahia office, and are expected to continue on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday 15 May has been set aside for final deliberations.

$10,000 scholarships announced for Uni As part of this year’s 50th celebrations, the University of Waikato has launched 10 Golden Jubilee School Leaver Scholarships worth $10,000 a year for up to four years. The scholarships will be awarded to school leavers intending to study at the University of Waikato in 2015, and will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, leadership potential and community citizenship.

The scholarship will provide support for students to achieve academic excellence in a programme of study at the University of Waikato, to develop leadership skills through a tailored leadership and personal development programme, and to foster community involvement and participation.

Applications are open until 1 September, and students wishing to apply must be enrolled in a New Zealand secondary school in 2014. More information is available on the university website waikato.ac.nz/50.

Meanwhile, the University of Waikato will be opening its doors to young and old on Saturday, May 17 as it hosts its first Community Open Day. As part of the University’s 50th celebrations this year, the Saturday event is a familyfriendly public showcase of the university’s facilities, campus, research and history. It takes place the day after university’s annual recruitment Open Day for prospective students and their families (Friday, May 16).

Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Crawford says Community Open Day is an opportunity for the public to see first-hand what the university offers. Community Open Day will see the campus broken into ‘themed hubs’ that will feature a variety of activities, interactive exhibits and demonstrations. Mini-lectures and tours around the campus will also be available on the day, which runs from 11am4pm. It is followed by a function for alumni.

Entry is now open to the National Contemporary Art Award, sponsored by Tompkins Wake and Ebbett Audi and managed by Waikato Museum.

The award which promotes and celebrates New Zealand contemporary art is now in its 15th year. Waikato Museum director Cherie Meecham says the Museum is very privileged to host this well-known art award.

“This year we welcome new sponsors and a judge who are as passionate about retaining and developing the National Contemporary Art Award as we are. We have also redeveloped a more streamlined online entry system to make it easier for entrants to showcase their work, and the judge to choose the finalists and the overall winner.”

This year’s judge is Simon Rees, who recently joined the Govett Brewster Art Gallery as director. He was former head of programming and development at MAK – Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art in Vienna.

“I am glad to be involved as judge of the National Contemporary Art Award as it has

been identifying and financially supporting the bleeding-edge of New Zealand contemporary art for the last 15 years.

“It is an honour to add my name to a roll call of leading New Zealand curators, who have judged, and that reflects the status of the awards. As I have recently returned to the country from many years abroad it is a great opportunity for me to see and think about a broad array of national artists’ work in one experience,” he said.

Entry to the award is now open and will close on 20 June. Entry is online at www.waikatomuseum.co.nz. The winner and merit award winners will be announced at a gala opening on 8 August at Waikato Museum.

The award exhibition will be on show at Waikato Museum from 9 August until 9 November 2014.

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Waiuku downed by Pukekohe Goalward-bound in premier rugby action In the Counties Power Club Rugby competition this week there was a bizarre occasion when the ball became tangled up in a player’s jersey, and play continued in Pukekohe’s 28-10 win over Waiuku. As expected the aerodynamics of the ball were not that impressive but the player’s soldiered on and it did provide some amusement for the spectators.

It was an entertaining match for the crowd. In the tough encounter Pukekohe were forced to defend strongly during the match which they did well and remain in second place on the table.

It was the debut for Pukekohe’s flanker Sam Henwood behind the best performance from the Pukekohe forwards all year.

Waiuku scored all their points in the first half.

To their credit their first try

by Joe Dawson was a good open play try which was converted by Luke Graham.

Pukekohe’s try scoring machine George Crichton scored two tries in the first half along with one by Sione Fifita.

Fifita converted all of Pukekohe’s tries.

The half time score was 2110 with Crichton completed his hat-trick in the second half which was converted to end the game at 28-10.

Onewhero Carters had a 41-29 win over Ardmore

Marist on the hill to remain in the top three. It was quite an unorthodox match at times due to unusual plays working for both sides which made the high scoring match highly entertaining.

Ardmore were competitive and showed good depth on their bench and capitalize well on Onewhero’s mistakes by scoring two tries off dropped balls.

Onewhero’s scrum led by Sean Bagshaw, Vance Elliot, Rob Katu and Courtney Roberts was one of their standout features of the day with the hosts also showing some grit fighting back to scored 14 points in the last stanza of the game.

Winger Epelie Lotawa was in good form scoring two tries for Onewhero with Filipe Pau, Filimone Tufui, and Elijah Koaneti all crossing the chalk for one each.

Vaughan Holdt slotted two conversions with Nathan Langsford moving to the top of the PGG Wrightson Leaderboard after slotting three conversions and two penalties.

Ardmore Marist’s tries came from Michael Taifili, Keresoma Enoka, Karl Ropati and Ray Laulala who also slotted three conversions and a penalty.

In the other Premier matches, which were all high scoring one sided encounters, Karaka continued their winning ways picking

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up their ninth win over the season beating Drury 56-7 to retain the Counties Power Cup. Tavite Gadeisuva and Antonio Lavemai scored two tries each for Karaka with Siulongoua Fotofili, Ross Turnbull, Sione Molia and Joshua Rowland all crossing the chalk. Kieron Rollinson added to the scoreboard with four conversions and two penalties with Desma Liaina slotting one.

For Drury, their seven points came from a try by Suliasi Kaufusi and a conversion by Brett Dahlkamp. Next week in the Counties Power Game of the Week Karaka will play Pukekohe in the top of the table clash.

Patumahoe Hotel move up into fourth place on the table after a comfortable 64-7 win over Papakura. Vaha Fili took over the top try scoring spot on the PGG Wrightson Leader board after collecting three tries.

Josh Van Lieshout scored two with Vernon Comley, Tamati Fromm, Andrew Chawner, Fotu Lokotui, and club stalwart Poaloi Taula all crossing the line. Jonny Wilkinson kicked six successful conversions with Troy Michie kicking one.

Ternece Mataia got Papakura on the score board with his try with Bradley Wade adding the extra two points.

Manurewa had a solid 40-8 win over Te Kauwhata Enviro Waste. Manurewa’s six tries came from two by Teisam Faimasasa and one each from Joshua Levi, Troey Myers, Jason Sekau and Mark Selwyn.

Selwyn slotted two conversions and Matthew Ferguson slotted three. Te Kauwhata’s points came from a try by club stalwart Mario Vodanovich and penalty by

Caleb Brown.

Bombay Gough CAT picked up five competition points when they scored 63 unanswered points against Weymouth. Ben Masoe and Joshua Stol both scored two tries each with Sepuloni Taufa, Patrick Masoe, Aaron Smith, Sam Vaka and Matthew Biggelaar all picking up one each. The kicking duties were shared around with Reece Joyce slotting four conversions and two penalties and Simon Suaesi and George Taina kicking one conversion each.

In the Premier Reserve grade Waiuku defeated Pukekohe 23-17 in a tight encounter. Ardmore Marist beat Onewhero 36-10 and Karaka remain on top after their 86-8 win over Drury Stevenson. Patumahoe kept Papakura scoreless when they notched up 56 points and Bombay racked up 66 points to Weymouth’s 7.

In the Counties Power Game of the Week the Karaka U21s are also leading their grade after edging out Patumahoe 33-25. Timote Asi from Karaka was awarded the PGG Wrightson Player of the Day for the way he controlled the game and created opportunities. In the other matches Ardmore Marist beat Manurewa 41-8, Bombay defeated Waiuku 61-12 and Pukekohe picked up a 50-5 win over Weymouth.

Pukekohe battled it out with Karaka in the U19 grade to take the 18-15 win. Patumahoe beat Drury Stonedale Civil 58-7 and Hauraki North beat Onewhero 35-7.

Fraser Tech beat Onewhero 36-8 in the U85kg section and in first grade Manurewa beat Manukau Rovers 24-19. In the Women’s grade Manurewa beat Ardmore Marist 67-5.

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Above: Jessica Hartland slams the ball home for a goal against Onehunga Mangere as her Waiuku D4 Womens Development side narrowly lost 4-3. The match was a thrillerm, with the lead changing several times. Waiuku’s other D4 side also played another Onehunga Mangere side, triumphing with a 9-0 victory on Sunday.

Reserves keep crowd on edge of their seats The Waiuku Rugby Club’s Premier Reserves travelled to Pukekohe on Saturday and for three quarters of the match treated their spectators to a sparkling display of positive, enterprising rugby.

Eventually, they ran out the winners 23-17, but it wa an anxious wait for their supporters as Pukekohe stormed back late in the game to almost edge it.

Waiuku missed a penalty in the first ten minutes but after Captain Reihania Taupo made good yardage with a determined run at the line, the ball went through the whole team and several phases of accurate play for Terry Dolan to score a welldeserved try. Bayden Morey converted before Pukekohe replied with an unconverted try. While Waiuku continued to control the scrums and breakdowns, their lineouts were poor and cost them opportunities.

After another missed penalty they went to the break with a narrow lead of 7-5.

They took the field with renewed vigour and again the full team was involved in sweeping movements which culminated in Dallen Olson

passing to Brad Tucker who scored another well-worked try (unconverted). Waiuku kept pressuring Pukekohe with wide passing movements and were rewarded with a penalty from Tucker to take the score to 15-5.

Further inroads into the Pukekohe half by clever kicking and running rugby saw Taupo make another good break and gave the ball to speedster Louis Mercer who scored with ease (unconverted).

The Waiuku spectators were beginning to have expectations of a large score, but rugby can be a ‘game of two halves’. Pukekohe began to gain control and confidence and Waiuku’s dominance faltered.

Pukekohe scored an unconverted try and then late in the half scored another from an intercept (converted) to take the score to 20-17. At this stage the Waiuku sideline were consulting watches and waiting for the final whistle. A late penalty to Morey sealed the win. An entertaining game of rugby but their coaches say Waiuku will need to play their game for 80 minutes in future.

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Waiuku soccer moves into promotion contention with another big scalp After knocking over Oratia and Forest Hill Milford in the previous two matches, Waiuku AFC’s Premiers hosted top of the table and unbeaten Fencibles on Saturday with this being billed as the game of the round.

The 3-1 win has propelled Waiuku to within a point of the top of the table, and well in contention for a promotion spot in the Northern Regional Football League, although the season is still just seven rounds old.

Waiuku fielded one change with Andy Millynn coming in for the injured Paul Duffy who tweaked his hamstring against Oratia last week.

As a spectator, one could tell from the beginning that this was going to be a classic as

two evenly matched teams started to slug it out. Waiuku started the strongest but didn’t really create a clear chance and Fencibles made them pay against the run of play.

Scott Booker whipped in a cross from the right and Zane Christansen scored when his bicycle kick ended up in the bottom left corner. The Waiuku defence cried for a foul but the referee confirmed that the goal stood.

Waiuku did push for an equaliser and got one. A ball was crossed from the left and it appeared to hit the hand of a Fencibles defender and the referee adjudged a penalty kick.

Luke Chapman continued his outstanding record from the spot and placed into the right hand corner.

Under-21s battle against strong Bombay Waiuku Rugby Under-21s played Bombay up on the hill at Bombay on Saturday.

It was a very one sided game in the first half as Bombay worked some great team and individual tries but were also able to cross Waiuku’s line easily due to poor defense and ball retention from Waiuku.

Aaron Yuill scored a good individual halfback’s try to get Waiuku on the board,

but they had already been played out of the game with the half time score 47-5 to Bombay.

The second half was a far better effort by Waiuku. They played with a lot more vigour and enthusiasm, and a great build up of plays rewarded Petelo Richardson with a try that he converted as well.

Bombay scored two further converted tries for a full time score of 61-12.

Player of the day was Joe Robinson, the Players Player of the Day was Conan Atutahi, and the RAYD (Rugby and Youth Development) person of the week was Martin Baldwin.

The team have a huge task next weekend taking on competition leaders Karaka at Waiuku and will need all the vocal support from their loyal supporters that they can get.

During May, the Waiuku Coastguard unit will be approaching people to ask them to give the equivalent of an hour of their pay to help us fund training for our unit volunteers.

Many of our volunteers have day jobs and training is a big commitment, taking place on evenings and weekends, but it’s vital if we are to perform marine rescues to the high standards expected of us.

Waiuku Coastguard would be hugely grateful if you could donate to our unit during May. It will help us raise the funds we need to train as a unit and keep saving lives locally.

Waiuku looked like they would score next and Derek Sinclair got free after a mix up from the Fencibles back four however the goalkeeper spared their blushes with a good save at Sinclair’s feet.

However Jamie McGookin was not going to let them off the hook and he scored at the second attempt to put the Waiuku team in front at half time.

Fencibles came out looking for an equaliser in the second half. Paulo Montino had a long range effort squeeze past a post and goalkeeper Justin Baldwin had to be on his toes with another couple of sharp looking efforts.

Waiuku extended their lead when a freekick was quickly taken by Chapman and

his one two pass with Sinclair gave Chapman the chance to score his second of the match. From there Waiuku closed out the match which was helped when the referee gave Booker his second yellow card and his marching orders.

Jim Evans stated after the match: “We knew we had to rise today playing a team with the quality of Fencibles and the lads got out there and showed that they are no easy beats.

“Hats off to them for putting in such a fine performance. Sam van Pomeren was Waiuku’s man of the match.”

Waiuku are now second equal in the table after the weekends results, one point behind Fencibles.

WMSC hosts inter-netball tournament Waiuku Maori Sports Club hosted an inter netball tournament on Anzac Day, hosting visiting teams from Pt Chevalier Pirates.

Kicking off the first game was the Senior 1’s vs Pirates White. It was a close game going neck to neck in the middle two quarter but WMSC took the lead in the last to win 39-22.

Next the team changed it up a bit and put a mixture of both team up against the WMSC Colts – yet another close game ending in a draw of 36 all.

Then came the game that the spectators had all been waiting for as the WMSC top team – Senior A’s took on the Priate Social 1.

The Pirate took off to a good lead after the first quarter, but it was even scoring in the second quarter, then the pirates pulled away but WMSC crawled back in the final quarter to to have even scoring in the quarter with a win to the Pirates 37-50.

Organisers said:: “An awesome day was had by all and was finished up with prize giving and finger food at the Wolf & Beaver afterwards – giving the girls all a chance to catch a breath and talk over the game with other players.

“Thank you to Gina Takiaho-thorne for helping us arrange the event - it is something that we will look forward to doing again.”

Below: Lily Taupo and WMSC Colts Melissa Keys in action during the Anzac Day tournament.

Coastguard kicks off fund raising To donate to the Mayday Appeal today! Type in the link below.

100% of your donation comes to the Waiuku unit as the website doesn’t charge any fees.

https://www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/MayDay2014CoastgdWaiuku

Coastguard has launched its fourth annual MayDay fundraising appeal, to raise muchneeded money for its vital volunteer training programme.

Former All Blacks coach and keen fisherman, Sir Graham Henry, has resumed his role as Ambassador for the Appeal, which is calling on Kiwis to donate one hour of their pay through www.hourforcoastguard.co.nz.

In addition, Kiwi yachtsmen Dean Barker and Grant Dalton have come on board to show their support and help share the ‘Hour for Coastguard’ message.

Andrew Barton from Auckland was fishing off the coast of Waiheke when his 11 year old daughter landed a large fish and he got tangled with the line and hook. They put a call

out to Coastguard who rapidly came to their assistance.

The Coastguard Waiheke crew carried out first aid before towing their launch to a safe location and then took Andrew and his family back to dry land where an ambulance was waiting to take him to hospital for surgery to remove the hook.

Andrew said, “It just goes to show that you never know when you might need Coastguard’s help. We are so grateful for their speedy assistance and for getting us back home.”

In Coastguard’s Northern Region there are currently 1,021 volunteers. In the past year they have invested over 131,050 hours and responded to over 2,298 calls for assistance.

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ACCOUNTING

FREE

ACCOUNTING & Taxation Services - Call Rise Accountants - chartered accountants. Ph: 09 235 7455.

REMOVAL - Any old scrap metal incl. old batteries, expired gas bottles, old cars, lawn mowers, etc.

Ph Martin: 021 128 5953 or 238 3005.

GST Payroll Accounting EOM & EOY Financial services. Can we assist? Call Petemarg Enterprises Ltd. 09 2350461 or E-mail: petemarg.enterprises@ xtra.co.nz for a free consultation. www.accountingpayrollsolutions.co.nz.

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

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.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING WINTER is coming - get it cleaned now. Inspection report - insurance receipt.

Phone or txt 235 9212 or 021 147 0158. All calls returned.

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

FIREWOOD for sale. Dry Mac & Gum mix. $80/metre with free local delivery. Ph 235 9668 or 021 412 452.

DON and Gaylyn, this season’s pine firewood. $75 /cube, delivered and stacked. Ph. 235 9588.

Shed stored guaranteed.

Dry pine $75 or old man pine $80 per meter. Free delivery. Ph: 235 8847 or 021 362 687.

Dry Pine/Mac firewood. $85 per metre. Free delivery Waiuku. Ph: 021 555 550.

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

FOR HIRE FIREWOOD splitter. Ph: 235 7733 or 021 305 111.

Bouncy Castle Elephant, Tiger for kids.

Sumo, Boxing, Jousting for Adults. Ph: 09 235 5297 or 0274 260 040.

FOR SALE 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.

Free drop off depot for all your unwanted TV’s, computers, whiteware, etc.

Recycle All Your Stuff Ltd. Unit 1 Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Free pick up in Waiuku.

Ph: 235 5769.

Old car tyres. Collect from Waiuku. Can help with loading. Ph: 021 855921.

GARDENING ROSEMARY - I will prune your rosemary bush for you, in return for the produce. Upright as opposed to trailing varieties sought.

Martine: 027 475 9580.

Grazing Horse grazing available near Waiuku forest. Tack and feed room. Round barn etc. From $30 per week. Ph: 235 6328.

HAIRDRESSING 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.

Memorial SERVICE Archie Murphy DOB 23/10/37 passed away peacefully at Auckland Hospital on 14/04/14.

Memorial Service to be held at St Andrew’s Centre, Queen St, Waiuku on Saturday 17th May 2014 at 2.30pm. Contact Julie Murphy on 2334366 for any further information.

LAUNDROMAT Open 7 days. Drop off & self service. Detergents incl. Sports clothing, commercial, wash, dry and fold. Laundry 4 U. Between Video Ezy & Pizza Hut, across parking lot from ED Street Rest.

Ph: 09 239 2964.

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

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.

Massage Massage & sugar paste hair removal - brow shape/ lash & brow tint. Ph.Moka (Natural Treatment) 235 0464 or 021 166 9674.

PETS POOCHIE PARK– Holiday home for dogs. Inspection welcome by arrangement.

Ph: 235 0052 (a/h) or 021 856 555.E: pups@hotmail. co.nz for further info.

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PICTURE FRAMING

WANTED TO BUY

AGM

Services

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.

Antiques, collectables, old silver & gold jewellery, die cast toys, silver coins, Crown Lynn pottery old tin signs, retro, anything old & interesting. Ph: 235 8223 a/h.

www.grahamsfunerals.co.nz

SERVICES

Good quality used furniture, collectibles, bric a brac, also house lots.

Ph.027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.

Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club AGM. May 25th 2014, 10am Lounge Bar. All Members Welcome.

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.

Kiwi Care Home Support.

Providing quality care in your home. For those who wish to continue living at home but require assistance. Ph: Katrina 235 3661 or 021 827 195.

TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Downstairs from $90 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Upstairs from $110 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

WAREHOUSE SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Small, Med & Lge. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

WORKSHOP SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

TUITION Gregg’s Drumming Tuition. Beginners to advanced. No drums req.

Bookings ess. Theory & practical. Teacher of the winner of Waiuku’s X Factor 2013. Check us out on Facebook. Ph. 021 265 2780 or 238 7980.

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.

A registered FDANZ Practice

Flowers

GARLANDS FLOWERS & GIFTS

Window Cleaning Residential / commercial. Professional Service.

Competitive prices, free quotes. Ph: Colin 027 965 2094.

Beautiful Flowers

Lovingly made to your personal requirements.

Looking for

Staff?

Call in and see us

SUDOKU

WANTED

WANTED TO RENT Family home, close to village / Sandspit Road school. Will take care of lawns and gardens. Refs available. Long term. Ph: 235 0544.

A C C O M M O D AT I O N NEEDED – anything considered: 2 to 3 bedroom rental, or shearer’s quarters/woolshed, or site to park caravan.

Need access to power and water. Good tenant with references. Ph Heather on 027 734 5897.

PUBLIC NOTICEs

FREE LEARNER LICENCE COURSE* at Hamilton Estate Community Hall 4 Hamilton Drive, Waiuku

Starting: Tuesday 20th May. How to solve

From 6pm - 7pm approximately 2/31 Bowen Street, Waiuku Sudoku!

EASY Phone 235 0643 or 021 998897No.1342 For further information or to enrol, please contact Grace

on 027 255 7316 or 235 5242 a/h 4 3 7 2 5 Hosted by Marama Hou Ministries Trust FOR SALE Fill the grid so that 5 every row and every 3x3 square contains 1ALLEY 2 4 WAY the digits 1 to 9 New coffee table 1 drawer - $195 * New Black PUZZLE RESULTS 9 5 8 bedroom suite dresser, 5 drawers - $320 * Solution No.1341 Cute pink3kids7bed with bedside 4 - $195 6 *9 2 4 7 6 1 3 9 5 8 AGM Queen Sealy bed mattress and base - $395 * 8 lounge 6 3 - $85 * 65 13 98 72 98 45 46 23 17 Great for flat..small suite 2x1x1 4 6 1 5 7 8 3 9 2 2 x Solid wood chairs - $90 * Tea2Trolley - $75 WAIUKU 8 6 8 5 2 9 3 6 1 7 4 31/3 BOWEN ST, WAIUKU NEXT DOOR 9 7 3 1 4 2 5 8 6 TO MITRE 10, Ph: 235 7715 CHILDCARE 7 7 9 5 4 2 1 8 6 3 1 8 6 3 5 7 2 4 9 CENTRE INC Answers!

4 8 6 9 3 Services 3 2 4 8 6 9 7 1 5 ANNUAL QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7350 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Merchandise. 7, Grab. 8, Platypus. 9, Strain.

GENERAL 10, Tablet. 12, Urgent. 15, Assume. 17, Adjacent. 19, Bare.

20, Comfortable.

MEETING Down - 1, Cribbage. 2, Chopin. 3, Intact. 4, Tidy. 5, 6, Merit. 11, Bushbaby. 13, Reduce. 14, Tremor.

14 MAY 2014 40 Queen Street, Waiuku Deduce.

15, Astute. 16, Merge. 18, Acme.

Open Monday to Friday • 8.30am - 5.30pm AT 7PM

Advertise your situations vacant in The Post Classifieds.

Contact us on 09 235 7835 or Email:

*Free course means the course and books are FREE - Not the cost to sit the Theory test or admin fee of $30

info@thepostnewspaper.co.nz

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ALL WELCOME

Sat • 9am - 2pm and Sun • 10am - 2pm Phone : 09 235 9307 Fax : 09 237 0054 Email : pharmacy@waiuku.amcal.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

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.

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

Temporary road closure Queen St (between King St and Court St/Victoria St) and Kitchener Rd (between River Ln and Queen St) will be closed from 7:30am until 4pm on Sunday 11 May for the Waiuku Steel ‘n Wheels event. And, Bowen St (between United Video and intersection with Queen St) will be closed from 7:30am for the street market.

This closure applies to all except authorised and emergency vehicles. For further information, phone Auckland Transport on 09 355 3553.

aucklandtransport.govt.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

Labourer – Casual Drury/Waiuku

Recreational Services provides specialist maintenance and management services of parks and recreational spaces throughout various parts of New Zealand. We currently have a casual opportunity for a Labourer to work within our Turf Farm division.

Duties include:

Early morning deliveries within the Drury/ Waiuku and Auckland area.

The successful applicant will hold a current drivers licence, Class 2 heavy vehicle would be preferred but not essential. Previous mowing experience or tractor operation would be required. Applicant must be physically fit.

If you think this opportunity could be for you, please send your CV by email to: eblackwood@recreationalservices.co.nz or post to:

Emily Blackwood Recreational Services Limited, PO Box 33 127 Takapuna.

For more information call Todd on 021 743 154.

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Your A-Z of Trades & Services

• 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

• Glass • Legal Services • Painters and Decorators • Plastering • Plumbing • Property Maintenance • Pumps • Rental Services • Rubbish Removal • Septic Tanks • Signage • Surveyors • TV & Video Repair • Tree Services • Upholstery

FENCING

FENCING CONTRACTING Specialists in

• 7 & 8 Wire Rural Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Stock Yards and Loading Ramps

Call Paul 027 435 5333 FLOOR SANDING

FLOOR SANDING SERVICES New & Old Floors Phone Roger 0274 986 798

09 235 8364

GARDENING CARAVANS

Counties Caravan Rentals Caravan Hire

• Accommodation needs • Portable ensuites • Ideal extra bedroom

Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen

235 3500 Mobile 021 533 585 Ceilings ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

ALBA CEILINGS & PAINTING

TEXTURED CEILING REMOVALS GIB STOPPING SKIM PLASTERING INTERNAL & EXTERNAL PAINTING WORKSAFE NZ REGISTERED FREE QUOTES

ALAN DEY 027 534 0035 albaceilings@outlook.com facebook.com/albaceilings

LAWNMOWING & GARDENING • FREE QUOTES •

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

238 7701 GLASS

LAWN MOWING

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

PAINTing

Len Gore

Painter Decorator Residential & Commercial

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

PAINTING ROOFS & EXTERIOR Textured Ceilings - SPECIALISED COATINGS Hard wearing coatings for most surfaces.

Terraces, Garage floors, Block walls etc. Epoxy coatings - Airless Spraying, Roofs Painted

Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412 PLastering

The longest established chimney sweep business in Franklin

Ph: Aaron 09 232 1294 or 021 222 0942

www.yourlocalchimneysweep.co.nz CLEANING

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

SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

0800 482 532 027 476 1306

PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING Registered Plumbers

SURVEYORS Madsen Lawrie Consultants

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

238 6369

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

TV & VIDEO REPAIRS Wa i u k u

Electronics

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

Phone 235 7059

HOUSEHOLD WATER

Your local company for all glass repairs and supplies

Sweet Water Anywhere in Franklin

6 COURT STREET WAIUKU (Opposite Police Station)

Mobile free 0800 226 884 235 2572

Ph: Ricky Holmes 236 3408 or 0274 937 889

PUMPS

Water TANKS

Franklin Water Ltd

Water Tank Cleaning

auto glass Windscreen Repairs & Replacement

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

PH 238 5055 0800 10 35 35

HEATING

Servicing

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

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.

238 7701

Buckingham Industries | Ph: 235 3900 441 Glenbrook - Waiuku Rd, Glenbrook

CONCRETE

Laundry

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

SEPTIC TANKS

Water

all about

Chimney Sweep

Your Local Chimney Sweep

Contact us: 09 235 7835

SEPTIC TANKS

Pumps and Filters

0800 826 525

Take My Card Your A-Z of Trades & Services

Take advantage of our winter savings.

Book your Take My Card advert for the next 3 months andreceive 15% off.

Bookings must be made by the 31st May 2014.

Contact us: 09 235 7835

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STEEL N WHEELS MUST SEE & DO THIS SUNDAY • Give a gold coin on entry to the event and go into the draw for one of two great prizes! Win a Family Pass for Glenbrook Vintage Railway worth $48 for use at a later date. Or be in to win a fantastic 20 minute Trike Tour on the day of the festival, with South Auckland Tours. There are only two of these amazing machines in NZ and the Trike will be on display at the festival on Sunday.

• Go to our Waiuku Steel ‘n’ Wheels Festival Facebook page, like and share and go in the draw to win a Family Pass for Glenbrook Vintage Railway worth $48 or a Deluxe 15 minute Helicopter ride around Waiuku and Franklin and view this amazing area we live in. Remember your cameras guys. Entries close Thursday the 8th at 12.00pm and winners will be notified on Friday.

• Remember to look out for the WSW merchandising tent. This year we will be selling really cool beer handles and wine glasses professionally etched with the Steel n Wheel logo. With every glass purchased you will receive a token that can be redeemed at any of the retailers below. Participating cafes can offer a drink for your token, while participating licenced establishments can offer a wine or beer. The other retailers are offering fantastic discounts and incentives when

you visit their stores and use your token. All proceeds from the merchandise will go into the building of next year’s event.

Participating stores are: B’s Café , Café Alba, Café Karma, Mitre 10, The Kentish Hotel, The Shires, The Cosmopolitan Club, The Wolf n Beaver, Bakers Shoes, Brewing n Things, Bedsplus, The Goodness Grocer, Sunset Surf n Turf and Gary Pye 100% and Kitchener Vege’s.

• M*A*S*H Helicopter rides. 7-10 minute rides. $40 per child and $60 per adult. See the sights over Franklin and don’t forget your camera.

• The Phoenix dragster is one of the main features at this year’s event. Capable of reaching extreme speeds and 6 second passes at over 200 miles per hour - not for the faint hearted. This is definitely something to see. Earplugs are available for spectators but we warn you, this beast is noisy.

• Also on display is the amazing Gubbs Rail Dragster and the Nostalgic Dragster that will also perform 2 fire-ups each for your entertainment.

• “The Little Menace” a one of a kind car

that looks like something from a series of the “Jetsons”. A beautiful machine that is so unique and a must see attraction at Steel and Wheels this year.

• Bands at the event are: Tom Sharplin, Split Second, Waiuku Country Music Band, Claire Kendall and the Strathallan Jazz band so something for everyone.

• Huge variety of open-air stalls, as well as a swap meet, an army and military memorabilia show, Hotrods and Classic Cars, Trucks, Vintage Cars, Combies, Motorbikes & Trikes, Put-put Engines, Quick Cat boats and Gokarts and more!

See you on Sunday!

• BJ the Clown is here to entertain the children. Visit the Kids Carnival areas and look out for Lolly scrambles. Watch demonstrations from Red Hot Cheer, Groovit and the Waiuku Line Dancers.

• Members of the NZ Warbirds Roaring 40’s Aerobatic Team will demonstrate their skills at the Steel ‘n’ Wheels Festival. Three World War II Harvard Trainers will perform a close formation aerobatic display.

• The Pamper area in River Lane is especially for the ladies who would like to kick back and be pampered from head to toe on Mothers day. Take in the serene sounds of Claire Kendall and enjoy a lovely glass of refreshment and a gorgeous flower.

• All Mums ride free on Glenbrook Vintage Rail for Mothers day. Grab a programme on the day.

‘GIVE a GOLD COIN’ COMPETITION...

You could be in line to win one of Two Great Prizes

TOKEN PROMOTION VISIT WSW MERCHANDISING TENT This year WSW will be selling really cool beer handles and wine glasses professionally etched with the Steel n Wheels logo. With every glass purchased you will receive a token that can be redeemed at any of the retailers below. You can choose to fill your glass at a participating cafe, or exchange your token for a wine or beer or fizzy frink at other participating establishments. The other retailers are offering fantastic discounts and incentives when you visit their stores and use your token. All proceeds from the merchandise will go into the building of next year’s event.

B’s Café, Café Alba, Café Karma, Mitre 10, The Kentish Hotel, The Shires, The Cosmopolitan Club, The Wolf n Beaver, Bakers Shoes, Brewing n Things, Bedsplus, The Goodness Grocer, Sunset Surf n Turf, Gary Pye 100%, Kitchener Vege’s.

Win a Family Pass Worth $48

Cars

CLASSICS Motorb ikes

Hotrods

Kitchener veges

$1 off all smoothies 15% off all Fruit & Veges 6 Kitchener Rd • Waiuku.

Diana Chan-Liang: 021 258 5275

Locally Grown produce

B’s Kitchen 13 Queen Street, Waiuku 09 235 7901

BUY 1 Medium Coffee and GET 1

FREE Only 1 per person valid for 11th May with your token.

47 Queen St • Waiuku • Ph: 235 2502 Email: enquiries@theshires.co.nz

OPEN 9AM - 11AM FOR BREAKFAST

MOTHERS DAY LUNCH:

From 12 noon - hAVE A GLASS OF cHAMPAGNE WITH YOUR LUNCH OPEN ALL DAY FOR SNACKS AND COFFEE

SUPER R LIQUO

x Phaogesntier dr

Helicopter

Rides!

Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club Inc Exchange your token for a FREE Gift 4 Victoria Ave, Waiuku • Phone 235 9131

CHAINSAW

BUY 1 pair of WINTER 2014 Men’s or Womens Shoes/Boots OR a WINTER 2014 Handbag; and Get a 2nd pair WINTER 2014 Shoes / Boots or Handbag (same or lesser price) for HALF-PRICE!

8 Kitchener Road Waiuku • Ph 235 8507 www.bakersshoes.co.nz

Redeem your token, and receive a GST FREE Transaction

WAIUKU 25 Bowen St • WAIUKU • Ph: 235 9072 • OPEN 7 DAYS SHOP HOURS: Mon-Fri 8-5|Sat 8-4|Sun 9-4 TIMBER YARD HOURS: Mon-Fri 7-5 |Sat 8-4|Sun 9-4

Redeem your token at our Restaurant & receive a free gift with your meal 5 Q u e e n S t, Wa i u k u , P H 0 9 2 3 5 8 3 6 7

E : inf o @th e k e ntishh o te l . c o . nz | W E B www. th e k e ntishh o te l . c o . nz

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