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Rising star gets support A young Waiuku tennis player aiming for a career in the pro ranks has been given a helping hand by a local funding group, as he plays in a national event in Christchurch. PAGE
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Research project a first Former local student Gemma Johnson has finished a Waikato Summer Research Scholarship with her first research collaboration.
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Big effort by parents
A muscular effort by parents of a local primary school won them funding on Sunday.
Lethal road considered for upgrade
A stretch of road which has seen 214 crashes in 10 years, 31 involving fatalities or serious injuries, is being looked at for a major upgrade. Safety improvements on State Highway 2 between Pokeno to Mangatarata are being investigated by the NZ Transport Agency as part of the Safe System Corridor Project. The Transport Agency says the investigation aims to identify what safety improvements are required along this section of SH2 to reduce the number of serious and fatal crashes caused by head-on and run-off-road impact, and to make the intersections safer. Two sections of SH2 are being investigated - known as the Western and Eastern sections - in the last 10 years there have seen 214 crashes in these two sections. Fifteen of those were fatal, and 16 involved serious injuries. Most of the fatal and serious crashes were caused by vehicles crossing the centre line or running off the road. The 7.4km Western Section is from the SH1 intersection at Pokeno to the Mangatawhiri Stream Bridge. The Eastern Section is 9.5km long and runs from Monument Road to the intersection with SH25. “The project aims to save lives and reduce the severity of injuries by creating a more forgiving environment,’’ says Transport Agency’s acting highways manager Michelle Te Wharau. In December 2011 the speed limit was reduced from 100km/h to 90km/h for much of the Maramarua Highway up to the SH25 turnoff. Average daily traffic counts are around 13,000 and soar to 24,000 at peak holiday times. “The project teams have just begun their work and will seek feedback from stakeholders and the people who live, work and travel along SH2,” says Mrs Te Wharau. “A public Open Day will be held towards the end of May/early June this year.”
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Youngsters rule the roost at fun run Otaua School’s Ryan Crawford and Joshua Lowe had a blast at the family fun day following the annual Waiuku Lions Club Sand to Mud Run on Sunday. The event saw some amazing performances by local young athletes as Waipipi School’s Frances Good was not only first junior girl, but also Queen of the Hill and first female home, while Sandspit School’s Luke Rattrie was first junior male, and a phenomenal third overall. More pictures inside this week.
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we have an obligation to help our talent pool grow,” Michael says. “For that reason we’re delighted to put our name on an activity that will help achieve this goal.” For the first year of the scholarship applications were limited to those from the South Auckland region, in order to allow for suitable and effective mentoring to be on offer. Helping out in this process is local builder Shane Fisher, Director of SE Fisher Builders Ltd, who has agreed to take Sam as
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Well, that was fun! We had an absolutely amazing response to our April Fools effort last Tuesday regarding the mangroves story, and councils ‘plan’ to spend $2 million replanting them, or to bring in artificial mangroves from Austria. All week we had people coming in to have a laugh with us, to pick up more papers, and occasionally arriving red-faced and steaming mad about the latest council plan. Luckily, almost everyone reacted with hoots of laughter when they found out it was a gag, and we’ve had plenty of letters congratulating us. It’s been five years since we had an April Fools fall on a print date, so we were hoping we could come up with something good - it seems we did, so thanks for the comments. A special thanks to our hard-working mangrove cutting group, the Mudlarks, who (we believe) were behind the plan to deliver a potted mangrove to us, (pictured below).We’ve printed a few of the comments in our letters section. Keep an eye out in a few years for our next one!
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Maybe your correspondents Dave and Allison are correct about the quality of local self-employed tradesmen. But the fact is, it’s not just a local issue. As a small business advisor and mentor for 20 years, author, educator and speaker, I can categorically offer some statistics on the subject. By my own records, I discovered that 70% of self-employed tradesmen are not operating a business but an employment opportunity for themselves and an opportunistic grab at any money that goes past. Twenty percent are operating as a reliable business and 10 per cent are crooks and thieves, by no other name. Ironically, several years later, a similar topic was disussed on the Oprah Winfrey Show and the same figures were
Last week’s April Fools’ article had residents scrambling for their keyboards and pens - most getting the joke, but a few being taken in. The professor quoted in the article, Dr Loof Lirpa, was a bit of a giveaway - spell his name backwards and see what you get! Anyway, here’s a few of the comments we received:
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Tradesmen problems more than just a local issue quoted for the USA. Good business people (tradesmen or otherwise), operate in specific ways. They are reliable, predictable, keep their customer well informed and act in a professional manner when there is a problem. They are efficient in their process because all tradesmen have been taught a proven formula by other tradesmen. They start and finish at the same time each day like clockwork, working a minimum of eight hours because that’s how they make their money. Not by sitting at home or fishing. And they have a history that tends to repeat so it can be monitored before you accept their quote or give them a job. Phil A. Long-Taylor Pukekohe
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I have from time to time taken a drive from Pukekohe to Waiuku to see the wonderful work the Mudlarks have done. Having been on a trip up the Kaipara Harbour and listened to the story about the various waterways, it has been of great interest to me and so very pleasing to think these men made a move which I hope will be repeated where ever there are mangroves. It is incredible to read that the Auckland City Council is spending $2 million dollars distributing mangrove seeds to the citizens of Waiuku, this I think is absolutely criminal and sincerely hope the Waiuku people realise this and destroy the seeds.... This beautiful country has to make a start somewhere and I think Waiuku is taking the lead. The Mudlarks have started something I hope will or should say is beginning to snowball. ‘Tui Bellbird’, Pukekohe Well done with your “$2 million mangrove replanting” article. My wife was fuming as she read out the article to me, “absolutely ridiculous” she said !! How to solve “Look at the date of publication “I replied. Sudoku! You sucked her in beautifully. Bob Godward, Karaka Fill the grid This is so thethat best April fools wind-up I have every row everytime. My immediate reacseen forand a long 3x3tion square contains (Like other readers) was amazement. I, the 1 to 9 become almost immune to likedigits many, have some of the more stupid decisions that have been thrust on the long suffering residents Solution No.1335 of Franklin by Auckland’s sadly out of touch 6 8City 1 9Council. 3 2 7 5So 4 I took a deep breath and 3 4re-examined 5 1 8 7 6 9the 2 article. 8 do this to our Mudlarks! 6 4 could 5 3 1they 9 2 7How 7 6I asked 8 5 1 myself. 9 2 4 3Then the penny dropped, 4 5 3 2 6 8 1 7 9 Auckland doesn’t have a Sister City called 2 1 9 4 7 3 8 6 5 Stromberg if it even exists, and there isn’t to 8 3 4 7 5 6 9 2 1 my knowledge a “Mudflat Heron, so I looked 1 9 6 8 2 4 5 3 7 5 7 2 3 9 1 4 8 6
harder at the article. I loved the “$2 million cost rising to in excess of $11 million”, I bet that really wound some clocks if nothing else. The final moment came when I realised that the Swedish bird expert “ Dr Loof Lirpa” spelt backwards was “April Fool”! You crafty people, what a great April Fools day trick and I bet the telephone rang hot in “Lens” office in downtown Auckland. Trevor Rogers Auckland City Councillor 74 to 89 Member of Parliament (Ret) I am writing to express my utter disgust at the front page article in the Waiuku Post on Tuesday April 1 headed $2 million for mangrove replanting. This is a true case of despicable, false reporting, which lead me to hover over the telephone ready to dial 111 when my husband’s facial features became contorted and red (a very rare colour for someone of his ethnic origins), and I was convinced he was about to suffer a major seizure of some kind. This call, if made, would have wasted the time and resources involved of all the local emergency services, but I discovered just in time that it was all due to my husband’s attempts to contain his laughter at my outpouring of rage upon reading the article. How cruel and thoughtless some people can be. I wish we had received our packet of 50 seeds as I know exactly where ours would be planted! Caddie, Waiuku And finally - from the guys themselves: Just thought you would like to know that the council got right onto it yesterday. When we barged up a load of mangroves to the wharf we were met by the council and Dr Loof Lirpa (who had flown over especially from Sweden to meet us) and we were able to back load large bags of mangrove seeds which we distributed to the residents in the area where we were working. This led to considerable savings in distribution costs. Keep up the good work! A Happy Mudlark. (You made our day) Advertisement
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$25,000 fine after worker killed on Pukekawa farm
Above: RAYD representatives Peter Hamilton and Bruce Thomson with Jordan Petrie, recently selected for an Auckland tennis team to compete in a national tournament.
Funding support for tennis rising star Glenbrook Beach’s Jordan Petrie is hoping his tennis talent can take him to the pro circuit, and later this month takes another step on that journey as he represents Auckland at the National Teams event in Christchurch. Last week Jordan received a cheque for $500 towards his travel costs from Waiukubased funding group RAYD (Rugby and Youth Development), and the talented teen says he is looking forward to reporting back to the group on his experiences. Jordan has been well-known on the local and regional tennis circuit, and is the number one male player ay the Waiuku Tennis Club, where he recently won the senior club championship for the third time running. He has been a Counties age-group champion in both singles and doubles in Under 12s, Under 14s and Under 16s, and has also won team, singles and doubles prizes in Counties Interclub tennis in five different grades, this year winning again in Grade 1.
To get more tennis, Jordan also plays in a combined Counties side, under the Pukekohe Club banner in the Auckland competition, and has four wins and a third place in the past five years. In Auckland age group tournaments he has had a number of finals and semi final positions, and was recently a semi-finalist in the Remuera Classic singles for under-16s. Playing in the combined side provided him with the exposure to the Auckland selectors, winning a spot in the four-player team which takes on the rest of the country in Christchurch from April 24 to 27. Just a couple of weeks ago, Jordan helped his Waiuku Club win the Counties Grade One title, the first time for many years the club has held this honour. Jordan says his goals are to become a college player in the United States, and from there make the step to become a professional on the ATP circuit.
Despite a worker being under the influence of alcohol and acting contrary to instructions, a farm company has been fined over $25,000 after the worker was killed in an accident. Waikato company, Sundale Farms Limited, has been fined $25,400 after the worker was killed by a runaway remote controlled tractor. Gursharan Singh was on his second day on the job harvesting broccoli in March last year when he was pulled under the wheels of a tractor at Sundale Farm’s Pukekawa farm. Mr Singh was attempting to reach the tractor’s controls after it had accelerated unexpectedly from its normal speed of 0.3 kilometres an hour to 6.7 kilometres an hour. He was caught by the left hand rear wheel of the tractor and pulled to the ground and run over. The tractor, which was towing a trailer for the loading of broccoli, was operated via a remote control system so that a driver was not required to sit at the controls. Sundale Farms pleaded guilty to one charge under the Health and Safety in Employment Act of failing to take all practicable steps to ensure Mr Singh’s safety, and was sentenced last week in the Pukekohe Dis-
trict Court. WorkSafe NZ’s chief investigator, Keith Stewart, said Mr Singh was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident and was acting contrary to instructions. But Sundale Farms could have taken a number of simple steps to make its operation safer. “The tractor was checked at the start of each day to see that it was working correctly, but there was no routine maintenance programme. Its systems should have been checked regularly, and preventative maintenance carried out. “An inhibitor switch in the gear selector should also have been installed to ensure that remote operation was only possible in the low gear range. “And an emergency stop system should have been installed on the harvesting trailer so the workers present on the trailer, when it ran away, could have stopped the tractor. Mr Singh was attempting to mount the tractor when he was killed. “Remote control tractor systems are common in harvesting operations around the country. “I hope the lessons learned from this incident will help prevent similar tragedies in future,” said Keith Stewart.
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National Party says proper Te Toro Hall to be closed? process followed in Hunua As local National Party members await the final selection process to name the party’s candidate for Hunua, the country’s most popular blog has been accusing local party officials of improper processes in the pre-selection process. The Whale Oil blog, a finalist in the Canon Media Awards, and the blog which broke the Len Brown scandal, has been carrying recent articles alleging some officials have been favouring candidates, suggestions which have been refuted by the party. National Party president Peter Goodfellow said in a statement last week: “The National Party Board takes great pride in the robust and democratic nature of the our selection process. Candidates are selected by local members under directions from the Board and with assistance from the Regional Chair. The Party HQ provides active oversight of all selections and we are always careful to ensure the correct process is followed.” Queries had been raised by some local party members over the way delegates had been chosen for the voting, with some branches told they had to re-elect their delegates after holding meetings to choose them. Peter Goodfellow said this was due to a constitutional issue - “Our constitution requires delegates to be selected only once the selection process has formally begun. If delegates have been selected at a meeting prior to that, their election is not within the rules and must be repeated. This is the correct process.” He felt it was not appropriate to comment on the allegations made by the blog, but said he had confidence in the processes to date. “It is not my place to comment on the agenda of the Whale Oil blog. However, I am completely confident
that the correct processes have been followed in Hunua, and I have seen no reason to question the integrity of any of the local committee through the process. National also has a constitutionally enshrined process for complaints, which is always available for members and nominees.” The final selection of the Hunua candidate will be made, from a shortlist of five, on Thursday April 17. Meanwhile, the Labour Party is yet to confirm their Hunua candidate, but last week announced Christine Greer as the candidate for the Waikato Electorate in the September elections. Christine is not unfamiliar to the Waikato having been raised on a small farm and attending the country schools of Goodwood and Paterangi. She has a business degree from Massey University. Christine and her husband have two school aged children. She is currently a relationship manager in the public service. Her work experience includes Work and Income, Inland Revenue and Accident Compensation Corporation. “The Waikato seat is a challenge but one that I am up to” says Christine. “The Waikato electorate is actually a microcosm of what needs changing in New Zealand right now. “We have high rates of youth wasting away on unemployment benefit in our smaller towns.” “Labour policy is to give our youth something to believe in, our families hope for the future and our elderly people the assurance they will not be neglected. “With nearly 2000 young people between 18 and 24 not enrolled to vote in the Waikato I aim to give young people a reason to enrol, to turn out on 20 September and to give two ticks for Labour”
The Te Toro Hall Committee is seeking public input from members of the community as it faces the prospect that the local hall could be closed forever. A spokesperson said yesterday that for the committee members to understand the local requirements of the hall, local community members are invited to meet with the committee this Sunday at the hall from 1pm – 3pm. Light afternoon tea will be served. “If not able to pop in for a cuppa and a chat, feel free to drop off your positive suggestions into letterbox at 207 Cooper Road, RD 4 Waiuku,” the spokesperson said. “Please come and tell us what you want for the future of the hall as it might close its door forever!”
Fire ban season extended The rainfall experienced in Auckland has done little to decrease the region’s fire risk. The current restricted fire season remains firmly in place. All open fires continue to require a valid fire permit. “We are extending the restricted fire season until further notice due to prolonged dry conditions across the region. We hope to go into an Open Season once we receive significant rain,” says Principal Rural Fire Officer, Bryan Cartelle. “Apart from the storm last month, dry weather prevails in Auckland with only isolated and light patches of rain. Aucklanders are urged to check it’s alright before they light.” Council will be issuing fire permits in parts of the region and the permits are free of charge. To apply for a permit of further information, including any queries regarding fire permits, visit the rural fires page on www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ruralfire or call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101 and ask to speak to a rural fire team member. Anyone who sees a fire or suspicious smoke should call the fire service immediately on 111. The website will be updated once the change in fire season has occurred. The Hauraki Gulf Islands remain in a prohibited fire season.
Views on cemeteries sought Auckland Council wants local views on a proposal for a region wide bylaw and code of practice for the management of its cemeteries and crematoria. Submissions are accepted until Monday 5 May. The new bylaw and code will replace eight bylaws inherited from Auckland’s former councils, creating a single approach to managing operational facilities across the region. “Creating regional consistency will ensure no matter which one of our active facilities people end up dealing with, there will be a consistent set of tools in place for staff to advise them,” says Regulatory and Bylaws Committee chairman Calum Penrose. “The new bylaw will retain the ability to apply local variation so that our cemeteries still reflect the communities they serve including how graves can be decorated.” The proposals will put tools in place so that if council decides to introduce a service at a facility, such as eco burials or Wahi Tapu Maori areas, there is already a process in place. “Our cemeteries are more than just a final resting place for our loved ones – they also strengthen and support a sense of community, reflect the history of local pioneers and cultures that founded and influenced our city,” says Cr Penrose. Auckland Council manages 52 cemeteries from Rodney in the north to Franklin in the south.
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Passover/Easter – The Original Gemma teams
This is a quick look at what this actually means in Hebrew and Christian era’s, and the original is recorded in Exodus chapter 12 for further reading.
Ancient: This is the memorial of the actual
Unleavened bread was eaten, because leavening/yeast is symbolic of sin, and sin is symbolic of Egypt and slavery, so the bread Israel was to be eating by faith was the sin free bread of the Promised Land. I guess that there is also a linking between unleavened bread and the manna that Israel was about to eat for the next forty years; forty is also linked to a delay in time, very interesting as their trip to the Promised Land was not by high speed express, straight on through, it was by the slower procession of a community walking together, bonding as families and tribes.
time that opened the door in Egypt for the children of Israel to Exodus from Egypt after 400 years of bondage and slavery to go the Promised Land, or from Sin/this World unto Salvation/ Heavenly Promised Land and the New Jerusalem.
God declared Passover to be a permanent celebration for all eternity (Exodus 12:2,6,13-14). The Spiritual application is that God wants us to understand this: Egypt is a type of this world and this world’s system. Its ruler, Pharaoh, was a type of Satan. The bondage people are in is when they live according to this world’s system of sin (John 8:34).
During Passover, the head of each household was to take a lamb of the first year on the 10th day of the first month known as Nisan and set it aside until the fourteenth day (Ex 12:3-6). In the midst of the evening of the fourteenth day, at exactly 3:00pm, the Lamb was to be killed (Ex 12:6). The blood of the lamb was to be sprinkled on the lintel and two side posts of the household door. The lamb was to be roasted whole with fire on
a vertical pomegranate stake and crowned. The roasted lamb was eaten with bitter herbs, and with unleavened bread, and the entire household was to feast upon the body of the lamb (Ex 12:7-8). Whatever was not eaten or consumed was then to be added back into the fire and consumed away by the fire, that way there was to be absolutely nothing left over at the end of the meal. The bitter herbs were a reminder of the bitter oppression that they had been experiencing under Pharaoh/Satan/Sin.
I guess Pentecost in their future was a very similar experience being of, one heart, one mind, one people together moving forwards. In Rev 5:6 there is a Greek word found here and in only one other place in scripture, and that is John 21:15, which is a wee pet lamb. In Exodus, the children kept the wee Passover lamb on a cord for the whole four days and wherever the children went, the little lamb is sure to follow, so the children got very emotionally attached to that wee Lamb. At exactly 3:00pm, the Lamb was to be killed, and then the roasting and the very simple meal preparations immediately followed. Then after the meal and at midnight on that
fateful evening in Egypt, death passed through the land. Every house that did not have the token of the blood on the doorposts and lintel suffered the judgment of God (Ex 12:12-15) for their failure to be obedient and to comply with his word. The Hebrew word for Passover is Pesach, which means “to pass or hover over.”
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When former Waiuku College student Gemma Johnson embarked on a University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarship, she didn’t expect to come out of the experience with her first research collaboration under her belt. Under the supervision of Dr Shaun Barker, Gemma, an Earth Sciences student, worked with Waikato University Computer Science student Anthony Barr-Smith to create software that optimises the manufacture of terrain models created by a 3D printer. Before 3D printing, models were commonly made from wood and were costly and time consuming to build. “My project involved researching how to use the 3D printer to create different methods of displaying Earth sciences related information, such as topography surfaces through contour data, geological fault and fold models, geological maps and so forth, for 3D printing in first-year labs,” says Gemma. Due to the lack of appropriate existing software, Gemma and Anthony collaborated to develop software, later dubbed ‘3DTM’ (3D Terrain Maker) which models elevation data from any
it shows the passing over in judgement from death and sin to real life in Yeshua/Jesus. Second, it tells us about allowing, by faith (emunah), the blood of Yeshua to hover over our lives
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and give us divine protection from the evil one (Ha Satan). Question; is the door of your heart covered by the Blood of the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the World? If not then please go to him right now and make your life right with him.
Passover was in Egypt, but the next, or second Passover was exactly 40 years later, and to the very day, and that one was in the Promised Land, freshly over the Jordan River, and safe in the Promised Land. Joshua Chapter 5 is a good place to start to read those details, and to note that the steps and the principles there look back to Egypt and go forward right throughout scripture. Remember that this is a Sacrifice, so the Lamb must be male and perfect; this is also to point our minds forwards to Yeshua/Jesus who is the fulfilment of that wee pet Lamb. Quote’s and concepts from Eddie Chumney’s Book “The Seven Festivals of the Messiah”.
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Help rid Glenbrook Beach of sharp Pacific oyster shells and make it safe for beachgoers.
Equipment to bring: • bucket, gloves and sturdy footwear (jandals not suitable)
The clean-up will involve collecting loose oyster shells off the beach and removing any general rubbish.
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lamb with haste and to be fully dressed and ready to leave Egypt at the midnight hour; this was no leisurely laid back feast or banquet. One was dressed and packed ready to go out the door at a moment’s notice, in modern times it is with tramping boots on feet and back pack hoisted on your shoulders and strapped on well with your walking staff in hand. This would be the fifteenth day of Nisan (Ex 12:10-11).
ence (Research) this year. Gemma says she originally chose to study at the University of Waikato due to the “flexibility of the BSc degree, the beautiful campus and top-notch facilities”. A former Tauranga Boys’ College student, Anthony has a few papers left before he completes a Bachelor of Science (Technology) majoring in Computer Science. Above: Gemma Johnson and Anthony Barr-Smith run tests on the 3D printer which was the focus of their research collaboration earlier this year.
This word speaks to us about two things. First,
It is interesting to note that the very first
The people were instructed by God to eat the
area around the world and converts it into a 3D model format which can be then printed. “This scholarship experience was hugely beneficial as I learnt so much about the ups and downs of research, which I’m sure will be great preparation for next year when I start the research component of my masters,” says Gemma. Gemma completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Earth Sciences, with supporting papers in Materials and Processing, and began a Master of Sci-
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Create a movie musical - in just one weekend! Local digital artist and film enthusiast Euan Craig was part of a team which last weekend took on a challenge to create a film in just one weekend. “For those that are unfamiliar with the Rialto Channel 48 Hour Film Competition, the basic idea is to make a film in one weekend,” Euan says. “We don’t know our required genre until the competition begins, we then have no more than fortyeight hours to get something produced. “Just in case that is not difficult enough, several random elements must also be included - a character with a specific personality, a line of dialogue, a prop and a special camera move. “This year we drew the dreaded genre ‘Music/ Dance Movie’! - in my opinion one of the most difficult genres to work with, particularly when 99% of your actors and crew aren’t singing or dancing types of people,” Euan added. “Our genre didn’t stop our film being made however, everyone involved gave star performances and we somehow managed to create a fairly comprehensible storyline and get the whole film finished before the 7pm Sunday deadline. Euan says the competition is more than just hard work it’s also a heap of fun. “It was one of the most
hilarious weekends I have encountered and the result was well worth the many, many takes it took for us to remember our lines or to try to get it in tune and in time. “Our team - MITCIT (Manukau Institute of Technology, Computers and Information Technology) was founded by John Calder of MIT and has been in the competition for 10 of 12 years, I have been involved for seven or eight years now (as an ex-student of MIT) and this was the second year we have produced a film in Pollok. “This year John Calder produced and scripted, I directed and edited, and the director of photography (camera man) was Dave Sharp of Badger Films. Joy Halliday and Antonia Craig were musical saviours who composed and performed music on the spot, tuned - as best as possible - our singing, and really gave our film a chance at being a musical,” Euan said. City finalists are announced in 26 days from now and all entries are screened in a cinema in their own districts. Rialto Channel 48 Hours is a national event that garners entries from experienced filmmakers, budding students looking for a platform to start out, to mates who run around for the weekend with a smart phone making a short film.
2014 National Grand Champion – Traces of Nuts said the competition “is like an awesome film school where you only have to turn up once a year. “It’s played a huge hand in us becoming proper filmmakers (which had always seemed like a pretty impossible goal) and has been a
great way for us to build a team and find people we love working with - which we’re now doing on a NZFC Premiere Short.” Below: filming scenes and creating a musical on the spot in the Awhitu Social Hall for the furious filmmaking event that is the Rialto 48 Hours.
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Manager Mark Mitchel says: “The ongoing control programme is reaping excellent results in keeping the goat numbers under control. “The council’s commitment to controlling goats has allowed the regrowth of understorey plants, resulting in significantly healthier native bush with many native plant species now flourishing in the forest,” he says. “Goat control operations are contracted to expert professional hunters, who must meet our stringent operational requirements. Hunting zones have been established and mapped out to allow for minimal disruptions to the area,” says Mark.
A number of specified tracks, campsites and roads within the Hunua Ranges Regional Park boundary will be closed from 1 April to 30 June 2014 (inclusive) to allow goat control operations within the park. Signs will be placed at appropriate track entry points, including car parks and arrival areas, to inform visitors about the temporary closure of tracks and campsites, including restrictions on recreational hunting. For further information on pest control operations in Hunua Ranges Regional Park and to view a map of the control area visit: http://regionalparks. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/hunuaranges
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Growing concern over children swallowing button batteries The Battery Controlled partnership was “If there is a possibility that a child has launched in New Zealand last week to help swallowed a button battery or inserted it in raise awareness among parents and medical their nose or ear, they should be taken to first responders, such as paramedthe nearest hospital emergency deics, practice nurses, GPs, A&M and partment immediately to prevent Saliva or hospital emergency department severe injury,” Dr. Shepherd added. staff, on a little known issue that Often small children are relucsecretions has serious and even fatal consetant to say if they have swallowed trigger an quences to small children—the a button battery and even when electrical ingestion or insertion of powerful children have X-rays, button batcurrent causbutton batteries or coin-sized lithteries can be mistaken for a coin. “A ing severe ium batteries. high level of suspicion is required When a child swallows or inserts among medical staff to diagnose burns and a button battery in the nose or tissue damage button battery ingestion or inserears, it can get stuck in the throat, tion and arrange for urgent removwithin two nose or ear canal. al.” Dr Shepherd said. hours. Saliva or secretions trigger an The Battery Controlled partelectrical current causing severe nership invites agencies, organiburns and tissue damage within sations, community groups and two hours. This results in serious injury that individuals to help share important safety may require surgery, or even the death of the messages to parents and caregivers: child. • SEARCH your home, and any place your Dr Michael Shepherd, Clinical Director child goes, for gadgets that may contain butof the Children’s Emergency Department at ton batteries. Starship Children’s Hospital and co-author • SECURE button battery-controlled deof the research paper ‘Button battery injury vices out of sight and reach of babies and in children—a primary care issue’ said rapid small children, and keep loose batteries response is needed when a child is suspected locked away. to have ingested or inserted a button battery. • SHARE this life-saving information with “Symptoms of button battery exposure, caregivers, friends, family and whanau. such as coughing, drooling, loss of appetite • GET HELP FAST if you suspect a child has and discomfort, are similar to other com- swallowed or inserted a button battery in the mon illnesses and so this problem can be nose or ear. Take the child to the nearest hosdifficult to detect,” Dr Shepherd said. pital emergency department immediately.
Athletic stars of the future - today Among the winners at the Sand to Mud and Fun Day on Sunday were; above: Olivia Jordan and Krystal Forsman, top right: Frances Good, right; Luke Rattrie, and below, the winning primary school tream, Sandspit’s Luke Rattrie, Keegan Caines, MacKenzie Stratton, Taylor Bell and Paige Bell. Also in the team were Spencer Holmes, Robson Wallace, Mikayla Capes. Alicia Capes and Merearna Asafo.
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Above: Paul Cochrane was ‘blown away’ by the tribute paid to him at the New Zealand Barbarians Rugby Club, Eden Park: With Paul (and the Ranfurly Shield, from right) are BG Williams, president of New Zealand Rugby Union and the New Zealand Barbarians Rugby Club; Henk Habraken, president of CMRFU; and John Mills, past president of the Barbarians Club and organiser of the Paul’s tribute
Passing of rugby historian a great loss
Counties Manukau rugby pal, Alan Jermaine, they were By Rex Warwood fans will be saddened by the responsible for implementnews that, at 5pm last Tuesing cutting-edge and radical day, April 2, the well known author and his- changes in terms of the school’s philosophy, torian, Paul Cochrane, passed away in Mid- administration, organisation, effective studlemore Hospital. dent welfare, management, pastoral care Paul suffered from a long illness and he and teaching and learning and in 2002, Minconfessed to his friends that he had accepted ister of Education, Trevor Mallard publicly he would not recover but he had “one or two acknowledged the work done by referring to thing he wanted to do before the inevitable the school as one of the six best schools in day.” He achieved both, which were attend- New Zealand. ing two evenings in March at the New ZeaPaul’s career culminated in being appointland Barbarians Rugby Club in Eden Park. ed to the Auckland University of Technology The first was a tribute paid to him by over 50 (North Shore Campus). At the start of 2012 former Counties rugby players and adminis- became an Evaluative Lecturer, mentoring, trators for the splendid work he had done for educating, assessing and reporting on the the union over the years; and the other was a progress and development of trainee teachreunion of London New Zealand rugby play- ers. ers who had been coached by well-known “Since 2000 I made a significant contriformer Otago player and Barbarians club bution to the wider education community member, Dean Paddy. Paul was extremely ill through my time-consuming extra work as but was determined to attend the reunion a member of the organising committee of and he did so in a wheel chair, thanks to the the Auckland Primary Principal’s Associagreat support of Hospice. tion senior Leadership Conference. This is Paul was a resident of Pukekohe who, for an appointed and voluntary role and it is a a period of 20 years from 1986 to the end of demanding role in which selected school 2005, was the editor and chief writer of the leaders are approached by the APPA to make match day programmes for the Counties- themselves available for,” he said. Manukau Rugby Union. He enjoyed conHowever, most of Paul Cochrane’s comsiderable fame during that time because of munity recognition has been related to his the lengths he went to in producing quality work away from education, in the area of magazines that proved to be highly popular sports journalism. At a recent dinner held at with Counties fans and many have been re- the New Zealand Barbarians Rugby Club at tained as souvenirs by avid collectors. These Eden Park, he was introduced by the presiprogrammes were a minimum of 30-pages dent, John Mills, as ‘the pre-eminent rugby that always included at least three feature writer in Counties- Manukau.’ stories. Since the early 1980s Paul worked extenSport has always been Paul’s passion, sively in a wide range of journalistic roles for particularly rugby, having grown up among regional and community newspapers, and some of Auckland’s prominent rugby fami- his match programmes were so popular that lies such as the Hedges and Kirwans. commentator Keith Quinn, made a request He enjoyed a long career in education and to the Counties Manukau Rugby Union in said “the most important aspect was to try to the 1980s to have each copy sent to him in a make a real difference in the South Auck- Wellington. land area that I grew up in. Paul also published two books; Enter“I was never considered an outstanding prise and Agony – 50 years of Counties Rugby student at Otahuhu College but I believe I which sold almost 5,000 copies and in 2005, was industrious, made the most of my op- Paul contributed in-depth to Alan English’s portunities, played a lot of sport, usually book published internationally, titled Stand got the best out of myself and left school up and Fight- The Day Munster Beat the All with Higher School Certificate at the end of Blacks. In 2005 this was the second biggest my 7th form year in 1971. Everything that selling book published in Ireland. I achieved in my life I put down to workHis second book, Red and Black – Looking ing thoughtfully, industriously, engaging Back was published in June 2012. It is a compositively with the people I’ve worked with, prehensive history of the Papakura Rugby respecting and learning from my peers, do- Club to chronicle 100 years of the sport in ing serious work away from education, be- the Papakura area. ing prepared to challenge myself and most In March, at the New Zealand Barbarians critically by becoming a lifelong learner pre- Rugby Club at Eden Park, Paul presented the pared take myself out of my comfort zone. “ club with a book, The Jersey by Ron Palenski, Paul started teaching at Papatoetoe in of which he had collected the autographs 1975 and his career included 14 years as over the years, of many All Blacks. Deputy Principal of Papatoetoe Intermedi“I am blown away by the Baa Baas’ gesture ate School, and a stint as Principal of Kaitoke and the number of former Counties players School on Great Barrier Island. and administrators who have turned out toPaul’s long tenure at Papatoetoe Interme- night.,” he said in a speech. diate School is unquestionably the highlight “It is quite amazing that so many of you of his teaching life. In tandem with princi- could make it.. I do appreciate it.”
Free training offered as literacy group seeks volunteer tutors A group offering adults one-on-one and small group reading, writing, spelling and maths lessons is on the hunt for more tutors as demand for its services grows. “We’re seeing a big increase in people asking for help. Our learners often have lots of great skills but aren’t confident to put them into practice.” says Adult Literacy Franklin Coordinator, Diane Hargraves. “We design programmes to meet each learner’s individual needs and we can help learners get a qualification. All of our courses are offered at no cost to the learner.” Now the group needs to find more volunteer tutors willing to work with learners in Waiuku and Pukekohe. Budding tutors don’t have to come from a teaching back-
ground, they just need to be passionate about learning and helping people, Diane says. “We’re looking for tutors of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds – just like the learners we work with.” New volunteer tutors are trained and supported to obtain the Literacy Aotearoa Certificate of Adult Tutoring L5 (NZQA Local Course Approval). “The course costs us $1300 per attendee, so we can only afford to run it once a year. Our next course starts on May 26 and will run over two full weeks. It’s a fairly intensive course, but lots of fun. “People get very good at hiding the fact they struggle to read or write but often something happens that makes them do something about it,” Diane says. Local man, Daveron Bea-
zley has been working with Adult Literacy Franklin for six months. “I never read to my kids. Now, I’ve joined the library and choose books to read to my grandkids when they get home from school. I recommend anyone to just give it a go,” says Daveron. “I’ve learnt heaps, and I’ve just enrolled to do an Open Wananga course as well”. “One of the ways to motivate students is to really key into what motivates them,” Diane says, “there’s no such thing as a typical student or a typical lesson, so tutors need to be very flexible!” For information phone (09) 239-0316 or email admin@alf.org.nz. Below: Co-ordinator Diane Hargraves works with Daveron Beazley at Adult Literacy Franklin.
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Beach clean-ups get funds Sylvia farewelled in style at childcare centre
The Franklin Local Board has approved the allocation of $17,500 of the operational budget ‘mangrove and non-cultivated oyster removal’ for the preparation of a restoration and development plan at Glenbrook Beach, at its most recent Local Board meeting. The board also approved the volunteer beach clean-ups at Sergeants Beach and Glenbrook Beach with the remaining $2,127 of the ‘mangrove and non-cultivated oyster removal’ budget.
80% increase in house sales
March was a busy month for residential sales across Auckland. The month traditionally yields the highest sales figures for a calendar year, and this month continued the trend with 1392 residential sales, an 80 percent increase from February sales and the second busiest March since 2007. Auckland residential property prices saw a seven percent increase during March, compared to February’s prices, with average house prices reaching $725,708. The median sales price for the month was $652,000. Barfoot & Thompson Chief Executive Officer, Wendy Alexander, said March activity has been consistent with seasonal property trends. “March is traditionally the busiest month in the property calendar, so it is no surprise that we saw a significant increase in residential sales when compared to the previous month. Demand for property across the wider Auckland region remains strong, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. “New listings for the month were the highest in any March for six years, and there is a wide range of properties coming through on our listings. While there remains a large number of buyers coming into the market, there was also more choice. Properties are selling quickly because they are priced sensibly to meet the market.” Sales of homes over $1 million continued to grow with homes in this price bracket accounting for 35 percent of total residential sales for March. This represents the largest number of premium properties sold during a single month since 2008. At the other end of the spectrum, 19 percent of homes sold in March were under $500,000. Ms Alexander said the activity at both ends of the housing market demonstrated the diversity and wide-range of properties on offer throughout the Auckland region.
Solid growth in Franklin values Property growth in the Super City region continues to rise with values increasing year on year by 14% and 1.5% in the three months to February this year. North West Manukau saw the highest year on year increase for February with values up 17.2% and 3.7% and others South Auckland suburbs also saw the largest increases in the past three months including Papakura,
up 4.5%, Franklin up 4.4% and Manukau Central up 4.1%. Residential property values in Rodney North also climbed 3.9% in the past three months while prices in the old Auckland City remained steady with a 0.2% increase. Waitakere City is still a top performer up 17% year on year but growth has flattened off with values 0.2% lower in February than in January.
Parents, children and staff at the Waiuku Childcare Centre held a party last week to formally farewell former centre manager Sylvia Galbraith. Sylvia has decided to retire after 21 years with the centre, and her role has been taken over by new centre manager Erin Fraser. Sylvia began at the organisation as a reliever, and after a year or two, she decided to embark on the four-year course to become a qualified teacher. Over time, she worked her way up through the organisation, becoming head teacher, and then about five years ago, becoming the centre manager. Her two-decades-plus of service was recognised with the party and a special celebratory cake. Incoming manager ErinFraser thanked Sylvia for her efforts, and said they hope to continue the great work she has done in the past. Erin has been with the centre for the past five years, after a background in special education with the New Zealand Correspondence School, and has had a lead-
ership role within the centre in recent times. Very much a local, she says she hails from five generations in the Waiuku area, and her children were among the very first to attend the Waiuku Childcare Centre when it started almost 30 years ago. Erin says her new role is very much not a ‘9-5’ job, and says you need the passion to make working with the centre part of your life. “There’s a fabulous sense of belonging and a community spirit,” she says of the not-for-profit centre. Currently the centre is pretty much at capacity with 33 children attending sessions between Monday and Friday. The centre has enjoyed excellent support rom the community over the years, and is hoping that support will continue as they seek business sponsorship to complete maintenance and repair work inside and outside the centre. Anyone able to help with materials or equipment is asked to contact the childcare centre staff or board members for further details.
Above: Sylvia Galbraith and Erin Fraser at the farewell function last week. Below: The special cake for the occasion.
Kingfisher family enjoying local garden We have a power 26 days. When a new By Ngaire Deed wire running above nest site is chosen, our front lawn and it often in a clay bank, is a favourite perch for kingfishers. As I the birds sit on a branch a few metres sit typing this there is one perched on it from the site and then flies straight at it, looking for a tasty worm or skink for its neck out stretched, and strikes it with its lunch. The colours of its back are gleam- bill tip. ing in the sun. It is a vibrant blue/green This is repeated until the hole is deep on wings and back and a creamy white on enough, 10 – 23cm and sloping upwards. the breast. The kotare is a beautiful bird. A chamber about 20cm in diameter is There it goes, plummeting down to the formed at the end in which the unlined lawn for a worm and back up to the wire nest is formed. to swallow it. They are so quick and often Kingfishers are cousins to the Australian don’t even land but pick the worm up as it kookaburra and although the basic shape swoops down. is the same, they are much smaller and We have an old puriri tree at the edge more slender. The call of the kingfisher is of the bush and it is hollow. I haven’t been a distinctive ‘kek-kek-kek-kek’ and can be able to fully prove it, but I am sure king- heard all year round. fishers nest in its hollow trunk. They lay Our family of kingfishers are a joy to four to five white eggs and incubate them watch but they will be heading off shortly for about 19 days. The young are fed by as they prefer to stay close to the coast, both parents, it is unusual for all chicks harbour and lakes during the winter as to survive and only two or three fledge at food is easier to obtain there.
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Stunning day out for 2014 fun run Almost 650 runners took part in this year’s Waiuku Lions Club Sand to Mud fun run, in very hot conditions, but it was the efforts of a couple of primary school students that got the crowd’s attention. Waipipi School’s Frances Good won her own section, plus was named Queen of the Hill and was first female home, while Sandspit Road School’s Luke Rattrie won the primary school section and was third runner home overall. The event was won by Paul Rabbitte, in a time slightly slower than the record time set last year by Micheal Whitehead. King of the Hill was wellknown local axeman and contractor Jesse Whitehead. First secondary school boy was Justin Ruygrok, while the first secondary school girl was Emma Menzies. The first team home was also a Waiuku College entry, Team Nice Dynamite, with the Waiuku Over 35s Football team finishing as second team. The first primary school team was Sandspit Road School. More pictures of the winners and the fun at Waiuku’s Massey Park on our junior pages this week.
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WAIUKU Above left: Paul Rabbitte, winner of the 2014 Wauku Lions Club Sand to Mud run. Above; Jesse Whitehead was the first runner to the top of the Karioitahi Hill. Below: Ecstatic Waiuku Primary School parents celebrate winning the adults tug of war competition, following the efforts of their children who just a few minutes before had won the junior section.
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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 with four double bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining with sep kitchen. Fully fenced, kid & pet friendly. May have potential to subdivide. Why delay when you can act today. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.
WAIUKU PEACEFUL LIFESTYLE - $379,000
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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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1.8Ha. A great starter well priced. 3 Bedroom Initial Home, 2 bay shed and fantastic views. Currently running sheep and horses. This private property is located approx 10 mins drive from Waiuku. To view please phone Ray. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf680 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082
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5.3 ha block fenced into 8 paddocks with an acre of bush and a stream. Four bedroom family home with north facing deck with views over most of the land.Spacious lounge with wood burner & country kitchen/dining room.Master bedroom has Ensuite. Four bay implement shed and a 3 car size garage (double door and workshop). Call now for an appointment to view.
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Excellent street appeal, beautiful indoor/outdoor flow. 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. Room to park the motorhome or boat and plenty of extras. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh759 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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Extensive 1980s home of significant proportions. Situated within the new coastal set back plan with a magnificent view of Waitangi Falls and the inner harbour. Native planting attracts all manner of native birds and there is never a shortage of peaceful activity to observe. price reduced
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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 10 x 7m with a 3.2 stud. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh772 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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WAIUKU FABULOUS HILLTOP SITUATION - $679,000
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Beautiful country views of the land out to Manukau Harbour. This property has beautiful gardens around the home & loads of shedding. Sleepout has own bathroom & kitchenette. Home has 3 double bedrooms, open plan living with a sun drenched deck set on 2.72 Ha. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf703 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528
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IMMACULATE IN PATUMAHOE 525,000 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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FERTILE OTAUA LAND $1,200,000 incl GST 52 Acre desirable block with 2 bedroom home that has been owned by the same family for many years. The flats are divided up into paddocks running off a central race. The flats lead to gently sloping land that faces the East. Located approx. 5km from Waiuku this land has 2 road frontages. The home is in good condition & currently rented. Contact agent for details.
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Fuel prices fall, but not far enough Fuel prices fell during March, but the AA says retailers should be cutting prices further. The price of petrol fell by around two cents to $2.16 per litre for 91 octane at most brands during the month, the lowest price since November. Diesel fell four cents per litre to $1.48 per litre at most service stations, the lowest price for diesel since May 2013. “The New Zealand exchange rate is at its highest level for two-and-a-half years and, since retail prices last fell a fortnight ago, commodity prices have dropped slightly,” said AA PetrolWatch spokesperson Mark Stockdale. “The last time fuel com-
pany margins – the difference between retail prices and landed costs – were this high, fuel companies cut pump prices and the AA says it is overdue for retail prices to fall again. Margins on petrol are at their highest level in six months, so fuel companies should be passing on their cost savings to motorists. “The AA estimates there is scope for fuel companies to cut petrol prices by about 3 cents per litre, and although diesel prices fell more during March, there is also room for another reduction in diesel prices,” Mr Stockdale added. •For more information, go to: www.aa.co.nz/ petrolwatch
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Exotic Lotus models make Speedshow debut
Exotic Lotus models make CRC Speedshow debut Fresh from making its official debut in New Zealand with its first-ever dedicated dealership in Auckland, legendary British sports car and motor sport brand Lotus will also make its CRC Speedshow debut this July. Lotus Auckland opened late in 2013 following the distribution of Lotus in Australia and New Zealand becoming the responsibility of leading New Zealand business and sportsman, Neville Crichton, the executive chairman of Australasia’s largest independent car importer group of companies which includes Lotus, European Automotive Imports and the Ateco Group. With the dealership now fully operational selling and maintaining the Lotus range of sports and supercars to Lotus enthusiasts New Zealand-wide, Lotus Auckland general manager James Berry says the manufacturer’s strong ties with motorsport make creating a Lotus display at CRC Speedshow a ‘no-brainer’. Berry says: “There could be few brands better suited to be at CRC Speedshow than Lotus with its unique record in motorsport and its range of road cars that can trace both their lineage and their performance directly back to
motorsport.” “CRC Speedshow will enable Lotus to present its latest models to New Zealand enthusiasts and remind them that the legendary British car maker is the only manufacturer to have won both Formula One and World Rally Championship manufacturers titles,” says Berry. “For 60 years Lotus has produced benchmark performance and sports cars alongside launching a wide range of technology firsts. CRC Speedshow will also enable us, as the team from Lotus Auckland, to demonstrate our commitment
to Lotus, our expertise and knowledge of this iconic marque and our aim to offer perfect customer service for Lotus owners.” Berry says CRC Speedshow fans can look forward to seeing three Lotus models at the show. “Few cars can rival the tactile mid-engined, rear-wheel drive agility of the Lotus Elise which is tuned to deliver phenomenal feedback with surefooted handling. “The Lotus Exige S Roadster combines the mesmerising power and handling of its coupé twin; its 345 hp (350 PS) supercharged V6
engine blends with an open air experience that makes the driver feel all the more at one with the road. “And we’re delighted to present the track-ready Lotus 2Eleven sports car. Powered by a 1.8-litre supercharged engine which pumps out 188kW, the Lotus 2Eleven weighs just 670 kg and delivers a 0-to-100 km/h time of just 3.8 seconds!” CRC Speedshow director Ross Prevette is buzzing about seeing the Lotus models at this year’s CRC Speedshow, which runs 19 and 20 July at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds.
Tyre Awareness Week held for the first time
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Getting more New Zealanders to check their tyres is the focus of New Zealand’s first ever Tyre Awareness Week from April 7-13. Tyres are the only source of contact between your car and the road. They’re vitally important to a car’s safety and fuel economy, but many drivers check them rarely – if at all. This is why a range of government agencies, motoring industry businesses and the AA have joined together for Tyre Awareness Week. The focus of the week will be encouraging drivers to regularly: • Check the depth of tread and condition of their tyres • Make sure their tyres are
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at the correct air pressure “It only takes a few minutes once a month to check your tread depth and air pressure,” says AA Motoring Advice Manager Andrew Bayliss. Tyres without much tread left or that are underinflated will have less grip on the road and take longer to stop in wet conditions. Transport Agency Road Safety Director Ernst Zollner says the agency is supporting tyre awareness week as part of a long-term effort to encourage drivers to make sure their vehicles are safe
for every journey. “Properly inflated tyres with good tread depth are a ‘must have’ for your vehicle to be safe. No driver is perfect, and safe tyres can help prevent small mistakes from resulting in serious crashes. We all need to step up and take a more active role in keeping our vehicles safe,” says Mr Zollner. Keeping your tyres at the correct tyre pressure is also vital for safety - and it extends the life of your tyres and improves fuel economy, too.
“Under-inflation increases rolling resistance, meaning that more fuel is needed to turn your wheels”, says Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority Transport Manager Joern Scherzer. “A monthly top-up of air could mean savings of 4% - that’s like saving 8c a litre at current petrol prices. If everyone in New Zealand kept their tyres correctly pumped, New Zealand would save enough fuel to fill 1,500 petrol tankers – and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by almost 70,000 tonnes.”
$182,000 in compensation from finance company Mt Maunganui finance company MAC Warranties Ltd (MAC) has been fined $42,250 in the Auckland District Court for 17 breaches of the Fair Trading Act (FTA). MAC’s director and shareholder Alan Spiers has been fined $22,750 for a further 11 breaches. MAC has also agreed to provide $182,000 compensation to affected customers. The charges, brought by the Commerce Commission, related to misleading claims made between 2008 and 2011 when MAC repossessed and sold 79 vehicles used as security for its loans. Under repossession laws, MAC was required to make all reasonable efforts to obtain the best price when it sold the vehicles. However MAC sold the car to its sister
company Mount Autos Limited (of which Mr Spiers was also a director), implying to its customers that it had taken reasonable steps to get the best price, when it had not. MAC also sold 29 of these vehicles to Mount Autos before it had the right to do so. Under repossession laws, MAC could not sell those vehicles until at least 15 days after debtors had been served with a post-possession notice. This 15 day period gives debtors the chance to catch up on outstanding payments and get the vehicle back. MAC also told two of its customers that their repossessed vehicles were “wrecks,” or had been sold to the wreckers, when they were not. They had instead been sold to Mount Autos which reconditioned the vehicles and onsold them.
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Motorist frustration set to continue in Waiuku
A new set of driver diversions are expected to test the patience of local motorists from this week as an update from Auckland Transport late yesterday reveals. A program engineer from the Auckland South Maintenance section of Auckland Transport says there will be a further temporary road closure, and a new road layout in the area of the new roundabouts. The King Street Bypass will become one-way only from Queen Street to Kitchener Road, and there will be no access from lower Queen Street to King Street towards Awhitu. The current stage of construction is expected to be completed this Thursday, although this is weather dependent. From Thursday, at around midday, the construction activities will be moved on
to the Tamakae Reserve side of King Street. The old pavement will be excavated and a new one constructed. “We expect to have asphalt laid over the whole site by the 9th of May and have the footpath works near the Kentish Hotel constructed,” the engineer says. In terms of traffic management the changes will be major as detailed below • one way traffic will be implemented on King Street from King-Constable Road intersection all the way to the end of King St (King St/Kitchener Rd intersection). The new Queen Street roundabout (currently in use) will be reverted back to a T-junction (with one way traffic through King Street). The newly built roundabout at Constable Road will not be put in use until Stage 3 is completed
“For the year to date (YTD), overall vehicle sales of 61,610 units are already ahead of 2013 by an impressive 11,711 units (23 percent). The rate of sales growth seems to be picking up even further, with the overall segment still at the head of the pack in terms of economic performance.” New vehicle registrations of 11,235 units were
Tyres that save you money Choosing tyres which grip well but are also fuel efficient can save you money and also reduce carbon emissions, says Consumer NZ. Consumer has recently started testing for “rolling resistance” of tyres. Lower rolling resistance means less fuel is used. A Honda Jazz car with low rolling resistance tyres used 5 percent less fuel than the same car fitted with higher rolling resistance tyres, Consumer NZ said. Consumer NZ supports an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) campaign launched today to increase consumer awareness of the benefits of using fuel efficient tyres. Currently they only make up six percent of sales and the Authority would like to get that up to 12 percent within two years. Earlier this year Consumer NZ published its findings on rolling resistance tyres. For the Honda Jazz car savings amounted to about $90 a year and a reduction in carbon emissions of about 90kg. The Authority says over the lifetime of four tyres (average three years), vehicle owners will save $150 in fuel (over and above the initial cost of the tyres). These tyres are also safe. More information on the Consumer NZ website.
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• traffic going towards Awhitu will be diverted through town using the existing detour route (Kitchener Rd-Queen St-Court St-Martyn St-Leonard St-Constable Rd). We suggest the locals try and use other alternative routes (through Harvey Rd, Park Rd and Taurangaruru Rd) when planning to travel towards Awhitu. • appropriate signage and traffic controllers on site
will assist road users with the new traffic setup when needed especially in the early stages of the new setup Detailed plans of the construction are to be held at the Waiuku Information Centre “We apologise for any inconvenience the construction activities and associated temporary traffic management measures may cause to local residents and business,” the engineer said.
New vehicle market improves markedly on last year The vehicle sales market ended the first quarter impressively, with total sales of new and used imported vehicles maintaining their strong performance. Sales of 22,099 units in March were up 4,548 (26 percent) over the same month last year. MTA spokesperson Ian Stronach said the impressive results only seemed to be ramping up.
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up 1,730 units (18 percent) over March 2013. YTD, new vehicle sales are 4,157 units (15 percent) ahead of 2013. Toyota Corolla was again the most popular new car model with sales of 408 units, well clear of Suzuki Swift on 281 units and Holden Commodore on 245 units. Ford Ranger headed off the race for most popular new commercial model on 550 units, ahead of Toyota Hilux on 505 units and Nissan Navara on 270 units. Shading the sales of new vehicles was the used import sector, where total sales of 10,864 units were 2,818 units (35 percent) ahead of March 2013 and are heading back towards the levels last seen in the early part of the 2000s. Used import passenger vehicle sales of 10,247 units were 2,666 units (35 percent) ahead of March 2013, making it the best month for used import passenger vehicle sales since August 2007. Used import commercial sales of 617 units were 152 units (33 percent) of the same month last year. In terms of the leading used import passenger model, Nissan Tiida regained top
spot with sales of 557 units, ahead of Suzuki Swift on 521 units, which just pipped Mazda Demio on 520 units. “Coming at what is still the end of the financial year for many businesses, March was always likely to be a good month for sales. It is usually only bettered by June, so if sales growth is maintained at this level, it looks like another very good year of growth, not just for the vehicle sales industry, but for the economy in general,” Stronach says. Motorcycle sales also remained firm in March, up 4 percent on the year prior, and 13 percent YTD. On the back of strong sales of over60cc machines, on-road motorcycle sales of 425 units were a solid 52 units (14 percent) ahead of March 2013. YTD sales are ahead by 243 units (21 percent). Suzuki again led with overall sales of 123 units, ahead of Honda on 70 units, with Aprilia and Yamaha equal third.
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Style, on and off the court, was the order of the day at the Waiuku Netball Centre on Saturday as the players and clubs celebrated opening day. Winner of the Junior Best Dressed team were Waiuku Primary, in their new uniforms. Nesia Grant of the school team said she would like to mention Leigh Waddell for the hard work done for school netball club in securing sponsorship and organising the new uniforms for the team. “She has spent many hours of her personal time to do this for our club. Both the players and parents alike would like to express our huge gratitude and thanks to her and acknowledge her efforts in winning us the uniform cup at march past this year,” she said. Winners of the senior club were Waiuku Maori Sports Club, pictured left. Also in action on the day were the Awhitu School Team (bottom left), while there was close action in the match between Brian James Contracting and WMSC, (centre below). Bottom right; Latesha Latu of Sandspit Gold, tries to shoot past Lily Andrew of SwampyView Allstars.
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Perfect start for Waiuku Soccer Rugby’s Reserves win well Waiuku AFC hosted Albany on Saturday at Massey Park, and the three-nil win ensured the team has opened their Northern League season with two wins from two games, a first for the club. A decent crowd turned up to watch the boys in blue after their impressive win in Whangarei last week. Albany were a bit of a hoodoo team for Waiuku as they had failed to beat them prior to this game. Waiuku made one change to the team that travelled to Whangarei with Niki Te Miha coming in for Sam van Pomeron. With a strong wind behind their backs, Waiuku started like they meant business and within the first ten minutes could have been leading 2-0. Both chances fell to Paul Duffy who narrowly missed converting. Derek Sinclair was leading the line and nearly put the home team ahead but saw his effort come back off the post. Last week’s hatrick hero Luke Chapman forced a great save from Michael McMurtrie, the Albany keeper, with a great shot from a direct freekick. Another Ralph effort cannoned back off the crossbar and was cleared by the Albany defence. Albany did have a couple of chances in the first half and the best of them fell to Peter Shaw
whose effort was pushed round the post by keeper Justin Baldwin. At the change of the half, Albany pushed arguably their best player Jake Martens from centre back to striker and Waiuku took advantage. After a couple of close chances, Waiuku took the lead on the hour mark. Darren Woolnough and Chapman combined down the left and found Sinclair in space. Sinclair played in Duffy who beat the keeper at his far post and sparked the home teams celebrations. After the goal, it became a matter of how many Waiuku would score. Chapman did the honours next time when he converted a Sinclair cross from six yards out. Matt Bruin marked his home debut with a fine goal when good hold up play from substitute Callum Benson put Bruin in space and he fired home from 20 yards out. Final score was 3-0 to Waiuku. Jim Evans said after the game, “Our defending certainly stepped up from last week’s game and I thought the team really put the effort in and played some great football. All goals came from the midfield today as well so we have showed we have game winners right across our team. Man of the match today was Matt Bruin for a fine display.”
Paul Duffy’s first goal for four years for Waiuku opened the floodgates against Albany.
Records broken in Counties Rugby
It was an interesting round of Counties Power Club Rugby results with a few tight matches that delivered some close results and broke some long serving records. Weymouth have recorded their second win in a row after beating Envirowaste Te Kauwhata 59-15. Weymouth went into the match with confidence after their first win last week and it showed. It was a busy day for Weymouth’s Tolovae Ape who crossed the line three times and slotted three conversions. His team mate Onni Mesake picked up a brace of tries and Jade Tuua, Michael Tuiloma, Tony Lilo, and Vau Aroni all dotted down for five points with Jereme Letalatla converting four of the tries. For the hosts Te Kauwhata their points came from tries by Reo Faumuina and Jo-
seph Heta. Heta also successfully kicked a penalty and a conversion. Rumour has it Onewhero’s 28-23 win over Pukekohe is the first time the boys in blue and black have beaten their town brothers in over a decade. After a fast start by the hosts, the match evened out and the lead swapped several times but Onewhero hung on for the deserved win and have moved up to third on the table. Onewhero started the scoring with two tries in quick succession in the first ten minutes to Elijah Koaneti and lock Courtney Roberts who came through off a ruck. Pukekohe’s first try came from Kodi Newson who scored under the posts after several phases of play in one of Pukekohe’s few attacking episodes of the first half, which was converted by
Waiuku Golf Club results Waiuku Golf results: Tuesday Haggle 1st John Munro 37, 2nd Dennis Baker 35, 3rdPeter Winchester 35. Wednesday Ladies: Nancy McCormack Foursomes: 1st Pat Maitland & Margaret James, 2nd Joy James 7 Coral Harman Haggle Div One !st Louisa Lowe 37, 2nd Delia Fleming 34. Div Two 1st Eunice Clark 44, 2nd Yvonne Hunter 40 Twos: Eunice Clark 9 Hole Ladies Best Gross On Threes Div One: 1st Fae Douglas 7, 2nd Carol Craig 8, 3rd Jeanette Hargraves 9c/b
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Sione Fifita. Visiting hooker Mark Price scored on the right hand side of the post from several picks and go phases which closed the gap. Both sides slotted a penalty taking the score to 17-15. In the second half, Pukekohe scored first when George Crichton, who was a stand out for his side, got a try from good forward work and Pukekohe took the lead for the first time in the match. Onewhero bounced back straight away with a try to Filipe Pau and took the lead back with a 22-20 score line. Pukekohe took the lead back by one point with a penalty kick by Fifita. Onewhero slotted two penalties to take the lead for the last time . Bombay had a solid 39-17 win over Drury making that there third win this season. For the hosts their points came thanks to three tries by Taniela Tuvai, Etuate Katoa and Suliasi Kufusi with Manase Lelenoa kicking one conversion. For Bombay their six tries came from Sam Aiono, Sepuloni Taufi, Ben Masoe, Henry Povey and Saufa Sumuletu who scored two. Samoan International Ki Anufe kicked three conversions and a penalty. Ardmore Marist picked up their second win of the season with a 27-19 victory over Manurewa. It has been reported that it is the first time in nine years that Ardmore Marist have won at Manurewa. The boot of Ardmore Marist’s Ray Laulala proved to be the difference between the sides that score three tries each. With the results this week-
end it will be an exciting match up between Ardmore Marist and Patumahoe next weekend. Karaka are the Counties Power Cup holders and top of the table after they held out Patumahoe Hotel Patumahoe 14-8 in a tight match. It was a Super Saturday with a clean sweep for the club winning all their games and their No1 halfback and Steeler Augustine Pulu playing well when he starting for the Chiefs scoring two tries to cap off a top weekend for the men in red and white. The scoring opened with Karaka’s Kieron Rollinson slotting a penalty. About half an hour later their second five-eighth Antonio Lavemai wrestled his way over for a try. Rollinson added another three points with a penalty. Patumahoe’s Jonny Wiklinson slotted a penalty for the hosts to get them on the board and head into the sheds with 11-3 on the score board. Patumahoe did manage to score a try with a few minutes to go when Fotu Loktui crashed over the line with his forward pack. Karaka had the final say with a penalty on full time to seal the match at 14-8. It was a one sided affair when Waiuku beat Papakura 74-3. The try fest from Waiuku saw Bryce Vaireka score four tries, Willy Heperi dot down for three and Army Sanders, Joe Kata, Jamie Baker, and Luke Graham all cross the line for one a piece. Graham also added the extra’s with eight conversions and a penalty. For Papakura it was up to a Bradley Wade penalty to get them on the score board.
The Waiuku Rugby Premier Reserves headed to Papakura this week for their Round 4 clash with many of their front line players unavailable, but they still fielded a strong team due to their increasing squad depth. After a lacklustre warm-up Waiuku fired up from the first whistle getting into a good field position on the back of strong runs by Angus Thomas and Luke TeRangi forcing Papakura to infringe at ruck time and Dylan Neil calmly slotted the awarded penalty. Moments later, after a great attack from the Waiuku backline they ended up just short of the Papakura goal line where flanker Jeffrey Kerr swooped on the loose ball and crashed over for Waiuku’s first (unconverted)try. Waiuku then had to defend bravely asPapakura launched attack after attack of ‘pick and gos’ through their big forwards but they could only manage a penalty goal for their efforts. Just before halftime another well worked backline move saw centre Luke Holwerda score in the corner, also unconverted, for Waiuku to take a 13-3 lead into halftime. Great passion was shown by the Waiuku forwards managing to shake their usual slow start after halftime and got their team onto the front foot. After several phases of attack Kerr latched onto an overlap pass to sprint away for his second try. Waiuku’s forwards started to get onto a roll, led by captain Reihania Taupo, inspirational prop Kayne Timmo and Number 8 Kowhai Nepia. This resulted in fine tries to Timmo and Nepia both being converted by first five Neil. Papakura emptied their bench and lifted their tempo and after sustained pressure Waiuku’s defence finally cracked, letting in a good try out wide. Halfback Sam Walter capped off a good game by scooting 30m to score, which was unconverted, giving Waiuku a 37-8 win. In the backs Anthony Nepia and Barry Twidle had strong games, but the Wolf’ n Beaver Player of the Day was Jeffrey (Mullett) Kerr.
21s still need work
The Waiuku U21s still have a lot to work on after the game against Pukekohe on Saturday. They started well with a try to Hayden Falkner, Jack Hardie missing the conversion. Pukekohe came back with three tries making the score 17-5 at the break. Pukekohe were able to score twice due to poor ball security before Karl Brown scored for Waiuku from a penalty, this time Jack successful with the conversion. Unfortunately for Waiuku, Pukekohe scored three more times, bringing the final score to 48-12. -Toihau Moutere and Ashton Hastings had good games but it was Waka Clencie who was player of the day,and Sam Newlyn picked for RAYD person of the week. Things can only improve but everyone needs to work on their fitness and turn up to both trainings. Waiuku travel to Ardmore Marist next Saturday.
Clarks Beach Bowls results Clarks Beach Bowls last open tournament of the season was held Thursday. Winners were : Richard Bentley, John Clark and Sharon Perry from Papatoetoe / Hunters Corner BC. Second were: Geoff Morris, Glenn Newton and Gary Walker from Papakura BC. Third were: John Deverell Peter Sinclair and Sam Compston from Waiuku BC. Top Clarks Beach Team were: Keith Muirson, Carol Flavell and Julie Starnes.
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THE POST NEWSPAPER, APRIL 8, 2014
Classifieds MEDIUM
AGM
OTAUA SCHOOL PTA
Annual General Meeting Tuesday 15th April at 7.00 pm School Meetings Room All families welcome to attend Janine Black – 2357574 Secretary Waiuku Country Music Club AGM To be held at the Waiuku Cosmpolitan Club Monday 28th April 2014, 7pm. All welcome.
EASTER SERVICES
St Anthony's Catholic Church Cnr Domain and Kent St Waiuku
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Wednesday evening until Easter from 7-8pm Rite No 1 Reconciliation is available also during this time. Everyone is welcome to all or any of our Easter Liturgies www.waiukucatholic.co.nz
Flowers
GARLANDS FLOWERS & GIFTS Beautiful Flowers
Lovingly made to your personal requirements.
Call in and see us
2/31 Bowen Street, Waiuku Phone 235 0643 or 021 998897
How to solve Sudoku!
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5 1 7 8 9 5 2 7 6 3FOR SALE 4 1 2 4 ALLEY WAY6 7 AWHITU SCHOOL AUCTION 8 6accepting furniture 4 5 Easter Saturday donations NOW. Ph: 235 1005. Morgan Italian Cream leather 3 piece 7 suite $1300. 5 8 lounge Solid pine table & 6 chairs $595. Double bed excellent order $280. 3 8 Lots more in store. 31/3 BOWEN ST, WAIUKU NEXT DOOR 67715 2 1 TO MITRE 10, Ph: 235 PUBLIC NOTICES Te Toro Hall Committee needs
YOUR INPUT!
For the committee members to understand the local requirements of the hall, you are kindly invited to meet with the committee at Te Toro Hall on: SUNDAY, 13 April, 1pm – 3pm. Light afternoon tea will be served. If not able to pop in for a cuppa and a chat, feel free to drop off your positive suggestions into letterbox at 207 Cooper Road, RD 4 Waiuku. Please come and tell us what you want for the future of the hall as it might close its door forever!!!
Easter Holy Week Services
Palm Sunday - 13th April: 9am - Holy Mass Tuesday 15th April: 9am - Holy Mass Holy Thursday 17th April: 7pm Mass of the Lords Supper Good Friday 18th April: 3pm - Good Friday Liturgy Easter Saturday 19th April: 7pm - Vigil Mass Easter Sunday 20th April: 9am - Holy Mass
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PUZZLE RESULTS
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Services
@ 51 Queen St Waiuku
OPENING HOURS
CUTS $15
Waiuku Primary, Monday, April 14, 10.30am;
Waipipi, Tuesday, April 15, 11.00am; Otaua, Wednesday, April 16, 10.00am; View Rd, Wednesday, April 16, 1.30pm; Aka Aka, Thursday, April 17, 9.00am; Pukeoware, Thursday, April 17, 1.30pm.
AUDITIONS
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10:30am - 5:30pm
40 Queen Street, Waiuku
Open Monday to Friday • 8.30am - 5.30pm Sat • 9am - 2pm and Sun • 10am - 2pm Phone : 09 235 9307 Fax : 09 237 0054 Email : pharmacy@waiuku.amcal.co.nz
Situations Vacant
Awhitu District School PTA ANNUAL EASTER & ART AUCTION
Saturday, 19th APRIL 2014 School Grounds
Come and join us for our major fundraiser of the year. Huge selection of goods on offer - household, rural, furniture, electrical, boxed lots etc. Unique selection of artwork from local artists. Café, Registration and Viewing from 8am White Elephant, Toy Shop, Electrical Tent, Furniture Store & Bookshop open 8.30am Auction starts 9.00am, Artwork 12 Noon EFTPOS available for your purchases.
Nicks CAFE REQUIRES A CHEF/COOK TO WORK 35 PER WEEK. MUST BE RELIABLE AND AVAILABLE EVERY WEEKEND. APPLY IN PERSON.
Waiuku College Vocal Tutor Waiuku College has a vacancy for a part-time Vocal Tutor as part of our Itinerant Music Programme. Applicants must meet the Limited Authority to Teach criteria. This positon starts at the beginning of Term Two, week commencing 5th May 14. Application by CV and covering letter to: The Principal’s Secretary, Anne Ansell: anne.ansell@waiuku-college.school.nz by April 11th, 2014.
Fixed term teaching position for terms 2, 3 and 4 (start date negotiable in Term 2). We seek an exceptional teacher for a Year 1 and 2 class. Waipipi School is a beautiful, well-resourced rural school five minutes out of Waiuku. Our children are friendly and eager to learn. The successful applicant will relate well to children, parents and staff and have skills in: inquiry learning, collaborative and co-constructed learning, e-learning and AFL. Extra curriculum strengths in music, maths and literacy would be advantageous. Please send a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae (with three referees) to: Michelle Brown, Waipipi School, 100 Creamery Road, RD3, Waiuku 2683 or principal@waipipi.school.nz Applications are due by Tuesday 15th April. Interviews Thursday 17th April from 3pm.
Waiuku Theatre Group is auditioning for the annual pantomime Wednesday April 16th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Backstage Theatre, Victoria Ave, Waiuku To book an audition time, email waiukutheatre@gmail.com Ages 10+
Situations Vacant
Waipipi School
THE
CLOSED SATURDAY, SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Members and friends are advised of the following dates and venues for our local schools ANZAC services. Your attendance is cordially invited. Glenbrook, Monday, April 14, 10.00am;
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BAR AND RESTAURANT
Part time Chef/cook • to work in a European style restaurant. • Must be able to work flexible hours. Please email your CV to debs@theshires.co.nz or Ph: Debs or Anthea on 09 235 2502
Driver Required Knight & Dickey Ltd are seeking a Class 2 or Class 4 Licenced Driver for curtainsider or 6 Wheeler work fork lift and dangerous goods. Endorsements would be an advantage but not a requirement. Please reply in writing to: Graham Dickey P.O. Box 49, Waiuku
R&E Electrical is looking for a registered electrician to join the team
Please email CV to: re.electrical@yahoo.co.nz Thank you
Thank you
to the many people who celebrated my birthday with me. All the cards, calls, visits and presents.
Thank you one and all from Joyce Goodare Tuition
Learn Thai Cooking Cook & Learn then Enjoy LIMITED SPACE Call Fon or Jon 235 5300
website www.tinyurl.com/csnxdhs
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
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THE POST NEWSPAPER, APRIL 8, 2014
Rural Specialists Your guide to rural and agricultural services
RURAL SUBDIVISION & SURVEYING SPECIALISTS
HELICOPTERS
HEDGE CUTTING Agricultural Hedge Cutting Specialists Pasture Aeration Servicing the Franklin District for over 25 years
0800 TO SURVEY (0800 86 7878)
Ph Graham 09 238 6405 or 027 285 0045
www.subdivision.co.nz Pukekohe 238 9991
Waiuku 235 0650
SEED DRILLING
EARTHMOVING & DRAINAGE Truck, Digger Excavations - drains - drives - sand - metal - slag FREE QUOTES
Phone - SHERIDAN 235 8857 Mobile 0274 933 743
Call: Greg 027 493 4037 • Jaz 027 564 5394 a/h 09 537 1231 • Hanger 09 296 5337 FREEPHONE (0508 HELIAG)
Craig Nicholson Earthmoving & General Cartage
600 Buckland Rd, RD 2, Pukekohe
Ph/Fax 09 238 4047 Mob: 021 987 402
House Sites, landscaping, farm races & farm drainage Top Soil - Clay Fill - Silage Hydraulic Post Hole Borer Truck & Bulldozer for Hire
S & J Liefting Contractors
SPRAYING • Gorse • blackberry • RAGWORT FACIAL ECZEMA • FERTME • UREA • TOPDRESSING
Experienced Operator with 28 years exp.
DRILLRITE SEED DRILL
• 580L Twin Hoppers • 29 run, 4 inch spacing
Ph Ian 0274 957 819 or 09 235 9434
For your pet and stock feed requirements Karaka Retail Store State Highway 22 next to Caltex, Karaka Hours: Mon-Fri 8.45 - 5.45 Sat 8.30 - 2
• 20 Tonne Diggers • Low Loader • Tip Trucks & Trailers • Grader • Bulldozers & Scoop • Roading • 5.5 tonne Digger • Drainage • Tree Removal • Dams • Stopbanks • Horse • Excavations Arenas • Demolition • Building Sites • General Cartage Metal / Sand / Slag Supplied
BRIAN JAMES CONTRACTING LTD • Drainage • Swamp Pad Work
B B
Ph
C JLtd Ltd
09 235 0494 Telephone : 09 294 7831 www.animalstuff.co.nz
Helping grow the country Freephone 0800 10 22 76 www.pggwrightson.co.nz
Mobile
027 494 2170
At PGG Wrightson we do our part each day in helping grow the country. We work with customers across New Zealand to source the right products and services. Our focus is on leading thinking to enable customers to concentrate on growing their business on a profitable and sustainable basis.
Contact your local store: 153 Manukau Road, Pukekohe Phone 09 237 2020
• Pond Clearing • Farm Race Maintenance
15 m Long Reach
Livestock Services Rural Supplies Horticultural Supplies Real Estate Finance Insurance Seed and Grain Wool Animal Nutrition Training
Helping grow the country
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THE POST NEWSPAPER, APRIL 8, 2014
Your A-Z of Trades & Services
CONTRACTING
LAWN MOWING
ANY SIZE LAWN FRANKLIN WIDE
Whitehead Ag
027 332 1231
Hedges, Tree Work, Rubbish Removal, Rotary Slashing, Schools, Industrial sites & section clean ups RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL * Free Quotes * WINZ Quotes
Builders
JOHNO BUILDERS • General Maintenance • Renovations • Building Reports • Bathroom & Kitchens
Ph 09 235 8693 • 0274 912 016 CARAVANS
Counties Caravan Rentals Caravan Hire
• Accommodation needs • Portable ensuites • Ideal extra bedroom
Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen
Diggers * Truck/Trailer Hire * Metal/slag supplied Grass/Maize silage transport * Household water cartage David Grimmond - Ph: 027 629 0114 / 235 2740 E: grimmo6@xtra.co.nz
Kris Butcher M: 027 247 0084 • A/H: 235 0666
FLOOR SANDING
MAINTENANCE
FLOOR SANDING SERVICES New & Old Floors Phone Roger 0274 986 798
09 235 8364
GARDENING
LAWNMOWING & GARDENING • FREE QUOTES •
•Gutter clearing •Pruning/trimming •Weeding/spraying •Rubbish removal •All property maintenance•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator
238 7701 GLASS
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
CLEANING
Home & Office Cleaning • FREE QUOTES • •Regular & One off cleans •Spring cleans •Windows & Ceilings •Commercial & Domestic•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator
238 7701
COATING
No job is too small!
Full liability insurance Satisfaction guaranteed Free no-obligation quote
www.hireahubby.co.nz
0800 248 229
STORAGE
STORE IT ALL
Len Gore
Hosking Place, Waiuku
Painter Decorator Residential & Commercial
Surveyors
Madsen Lawrie Consultants
Value for money guaranteed For a free quote, call Len 021 - 682 028
LAND SURVEYORS 14 Hall Street, Pukekohe Ph 09 Fax 09 238 2448
TV & VIDEO REPAIRS
6 COURT STREET WAIUKU (Opposite Police Station)
Wa i u k u
Electronics
Authorised Panasonic Service
Mobile free 0800 226 884
• TVs & Antennas• Video and Hi Fi Stereo • Registered & Licensed Servicemen
235 2572
PUMPS
Phone 235 7059 TAI CHI
auto glass Windscreen Repairs & Replacement
(Right next to Bunnings Warehouse)
PH 238 5055 0800 10 35 35
Laundry
238 6369
Email office@madsen-lawrie.co.nz www.madsen-lawrie.co.nz For free consultation contact David Lawrie or Dan Madsen
Your local company for all glass repairs and supplies
* Mobile Service, Franklin wide * 103 Manukau Road, Pukekohe
021 293 6250
All Sizes
PAINTER DECORATOR
all about
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
mind & body connection
Tamara 235 8648 or 021 255 1087 smilingdragon@outlook.com www.smilingdragon.co.nz Water
SEPTIC TANKS
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
ACTUAL CONCRETE For all your concrete requirements Phone John 021 501 438
From maintenance to makeovers
PLastering
PAINTING ROOFS & EXTERIOR
CONCRETE
Decks • Fences • Painting • Landscaping • Retaining walls • Paths & paving Locks & latches • Roof repair • Pergolas & sheds • Interior renovations And much much more.
Give Tai Chi a try …
josh-whitehead@hotmail.com
• Conventional hay bailing • Contract mowing • Deep ripping • Hay conditioning • Pasture topping • Hay sales
SEPTIC TANKS
ALL Ages ALL Abilities
Agriculture
Contact us: 09 235 7835
HEATING
Servicing
Supply and Installation of Woodburners
REPAIRS: Kent, Yunca, Metro, Natures Flame, Osburn, Masport, Firenzo, Logaire - plus other brands. SUPPLIERS OF: Fire Bricks, Fire parts, Pellets Hearths, Flues.
Buckingham Industries | Ph: 235 3900 441 Glenbrook - Waiuku Rd, Glenbrook
SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS SEPTIC TANK CLEANING
235 8206
Water
HOUSEHOLD WATER Sweet Water
027 476 1306
Anywhere in Franklin
Registered Plumbers
236 3408 or 0274 937 889
PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING
Ph: Ricky Holmes
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