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A year after his life was thrown into turmoil when depression left him unable to function normally, Waiuku’s John Dennis is taking on a massive challenge. In just over 12 months, he plans to be the first New Zealander to ski solo to the South Pole.

John Dennis is a passionate man. He’s a champion for his old hometown Waiuku, his family and friends. And depression. One year ago, John’s life changed in an instant when he was struck down by a major depressive episode out of the blue. He became unable to leave the house, sleep or function normally. The journey that became his recovery led to John deciding to undertake the biggest expedition of his life – all in the name of raising awareness of the beast that depression is. In just over 12 months, John’s journey will see him aiming to make history by traversing the South Pole from Hercules Inlet, a staggering distance of 1170km. Aiming to join only two people in history to reach the pole in under 30 days, John will ski alone, with no support or assistance and make history as one of the few people in the world to ski solo to the South Pole. No New Zealander has ever

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skied a solo traverse to the South Pole before and John not only wants to complete but put New Zealand in the record books for all time. “I’ve thought about doing this since I was a young fella and my

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Waiuku, and still has many friends and immediate family within the town. He’s hoping locals will get in behind him and support his mission – it’s a cause with a cost; the price tag is just over $70,000 to get him completing the journey.

Councillor backs Tuakau clean-up Councillor Jacqui Church, (pictured), is building on the success of last year’s Keep New Zealand Beautiful week, and already has 18 community groups and schools signed up to be a part of this year’s Tuakau clean-up on Sunday 14 September. Over 120 volunteers from local schools, Lions and Rotary clubs and Tuakau Museum participated last year in a massive clean-up of the town. The Tuakau Community Clean-Up and Planting starts at 10am and runs until 12.30pm. Volunteers must register and collect their rubbish bags and gloves between 8.30am and 10am at the Tuakau Hotel. Waikato District

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illness has spurred me on to make it happen,” says John. He knows his share of heartache – as a teenager his father committed suicide, which he attributes as some of the cause of his own troubles. John’s a well-known figure in

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Council is providing 1200 native plants and some fruit trees for the planting of a Food Trail. The hard work will be rewarded with a sausage sizzle back at the Tuakau Hotel. If you are interested in joining in, email Jacqui on jacqui.church@xtra.co.nz This year’s Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week runs from the 14th to the 20th of September. It is easy to organize a clean-up event in your area, just register your event on the www.knzbcleanupweek.co.nz website. Keep New Zealand Beautiful will send you the gloves, rubbish and recycling bags, some certificates and badges for the kids.

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It’s a cost well worth it for John, who sees it as a chance to chance to raise awareness for depression that affects one in five New Zealanders and more within the Maori community. This is something John wants to highlight during one of the most extreme endurance events known to man. “Depression is still a taboo subject, especially for men – and I really want to change that,” says John. “People think you are just being weak or soft, that you should be able to ‘snap out of it’ – but it’s not like that at all.” John encourages people to follow his journey by liking his Facebook page ‘Expedition d2e’. His journey will raise not only awareness but funds, which Dennis has committed to national charity Live More Awesome. The expedition’s website is www. expedition-d2e.org. People interested in sponsoring John can email Carla Parry at carla@expeditiond2e.org.

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Over the past few months we have been running a price check on local fuel prices, and we get a lot of calls and visits from people who pop in with their fuel vouchers to show how expensive fuel is in Franklin as opposed to in other parts of Auckland. There have been some massive variances in pricing between stations which are only around 20 minutes drive away, but what we have been very surprised about is that we often are refused to know the price of fuel when we phone a station. If you want to buy a toaster, or a litre of milk, or a loaf of bread, you can phone your local store and ask how much it is. If someone refused to tell you, you would have to wonder why. What we have found, when we have contacted some petrol stations in Franklin for the price, is that they say they have a policy not to reveal their price. We spoke with a Caltex station in Manurewa and were initially refused the price, we were then referred to a manager, who then referred us to Chevron, all without revealing the price of their petrol (which by the way, was on display on their roadside boards). Fuel companies will tell you that their independantly-owned franchisees can set their own fuel pricing. Time and again we have heard that there is no collusion between oil companies over price-setting. There’s nothing new about matching your prices to your competitors’ but Takanini residents paying 10% less for their fuel than Franklin residents seems as though we are being taken advantage of because of our isolation. It appears our prices are higher simply because that’s what they all charge. It’s not collusion. It’s not price fixing. It’s just seems unfair on Franklin drivers.

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Transport issues come down to Government funding I read with interest the letter written in this week’s Post by Isaac Broome concerned about council spending and the need for public transport in Pukekohe and Waiuku. I fully agree with Isaac’s comments that Pukekohe and Waiuku need good regular rail and bus services. The problem is the funding. The current Government have totally focussed their budget on a few road building projects with no additional funding for public transport, meaning communities like Franklin miss out. This needs to change. Auckland has a horrendous traffic congestion problem and people living in the Franklin region have to contend with this as the current Government pours money into roads which just attract more cars. What is needed is a balanced approach to transport. Rail and buses are needed to serve all regional towns and populated centres so that

Great effort at Waipipi On Friday, many schools around NZ collected and donated cans of baked beans and spaghetti for the charity KidsCan. Waipipi School collected over 150 cans towards the cause, and arranged them in a canoe shape for the group photo. KidsCan supports the education of thousands of disadvantaged New Zealand children a day, in 430 low decile schools nationwide.

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people have a choice of a decent alternative. New Zealand First recognises this and is committed to ensuring more funding is provided for public transport and rail. This will mean Waiuku will get a proper bus service to Pukekohe. Pukekohe will get its much needed station upgrade together with rail electrification from Papakura to Pukekohe. New Zealand First will also investigate extending the rail electrification further south to Hamilton, so that electric train services can serve communities further south in Tuakau and Pokeno. The communities in the Franklin district have long been asking for improvements to transport and rail services in the area. New Zealand First hears this and has the solutions with its policy of a balanced approach to transport. After all, it’s common sense. Jon Reeves New Zealand First Hunua Candidate

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Fruit of the Spirit – His Word

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Papakura Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding how a 24 year old Otaua resident sustained a severe life-threatening head injury as a result of an assault. On August 1 the man was at a relative’s address on Sapling Place, Pukekohe. He left on foot at around midnight. It is believed that the male was heading to meet up with friends in the area. Shortly after leaving Sapling Place and not long after midnight, the man was found unconscious on the road outside the block of shops situated at the intersection of Princess Street and Beatty Road, Pukekohe, by members of the public. Prior to him being located, yelling was heard outside the location of the shops and people were seen running from the scene.

Police believe that he was attacked by two to four people who are believed to be residents in the area. Paramedics attended the scene but the victim was unresponsive and was not breathing without assistance. He received machine based assistance to breathe once at hospital. He is currently in a rehabilitation unit where he needs extensive rehabilitation to be able to be independent again. One of the people seen running from the scene was described as male and dressed in black. Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen the assault on the victim or seen people in the area of the shops around this time to come forward.

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Waiuku’s Louise McKearney is appealing for local residents with unwanted wool in their cupboards to donate it to support a great local cause. For many years Louise, with the help of a network of knitters, has been combining squares of knitted wool together to create warm and comforting blankets for families and individuals. A group of five local women, plus others from Louise’s former home of Waiheke Island, knit the squares, which Louise then stitches together. Last year she and her team made over 200 of the blankets, and this year she has produced around 60, which she drops off to Waiuku Family Support. Now, however, wool stocks are running low, and Louise has arranged the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club as a collection point. She says often people have older relatives who have passed away leaving bags of knitting wool and, rather than dispose of it, she suggests it could be put to community use via the blanket scheme.

Local sites on WW1 heritage trail Auckland’s First World War Heritage Trail launched yesterday, offering Aucklanders the opportunity to learn about their region’s contribution to the First World War, and Franklin sites in Pukekohe and Waiuku feature on the trail. The trail brings to light places across the Auckland region that have a special connection to the Great War. Many are obvious and take pride of place in town centres or are reflected in the names of buildings, parks and even local streets. Others have changed considerably or have disappeared altogether. The Pukekohe War

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Mental and physical challenges for students It’s hard to leave your comfort zone, but that’s exactly what 14 ACG Strathallan students did when they signed up for the World Challenge. This is a trip designed to challenge teenagers mentally and physically and to give opportunities to understand new cultures and help others. “It’s amazing watching the teenagers grow during these three weeks. For each student the experience is very different. Some find it’s the physical side of trekking a challenge, for others it’s the leadership roles and others are challenged to learn how

to interact with the locals and local children,” says Katherine Greenley, ACG Strathallan Chemistry and Physics Teacher who was on the trip. The teenagers have just returned from three weeks in southern India where they have been completely independent, and had to sort out their accommodation, food and transport where in some areas there was very little English spoken. Teachers on this trip are a backstop if they run into difficulty or get sick. The trip is divided into two parts, the trekking and the project.

This year the project was in a local village, where the ACG Strathallan World Challenge group is one of several who will build a kindergarten classroom. Due to the hillside site, and the scaffolding it was unsafe for the teenagers to help with the labour. They took their willing hands and time to another nearby village which had a school that needed repainting. There they also did some teaching and spent a good deal of time with the local children. ACG Strathallan Principal, Robin Kirkham says, “Learning how other cultures really live, what their daily lives are like put a different perspective into our teenager’s minds. They come home pretty grateful for a comfortable bed and the basic living requirements.” This trip is a game changer for many students and will impact important choices these teenagers need to make over the coming years. For now it’s back to school and straight into exams, before school holidays and some time for contemplation.

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Sinful Flesh

There is a serious and very bothersome mistake

which is made by many persons. That mistake is made in thinking that when they are converted their old sinful flesh is blotted out. In other words, they make the mistake of thinking that they are to be delivered from the flesh by having it taken away from them altogether. Then when they find that this is not so, when they find that the same old flesh, with its inclinations, its besetments, and its enticements is still there, they are not prepared for it and so become discouraged and are ready to think that they never were converted at all. And yet, if they would think a little, they ought to be able to see that that is all a mistake.

flesh. Deliverance and victory are not gained by having the human nature taken away, but by receiving the divine nature to subdue and have dominion over the human--not by the taking away of the sinful flesh, but by the sending in of the sinless Spirit to conquer and condemn sin in the flesh.

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The annual Lions Young Ambassador Award Zone Finals on Sunday 24th August saw nine senior students competed in an event that aims to give opportunities to these future community leaders. The event was hosted by the Franklin Pakeke Lions

Club at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club. Finalists had an interview with three judges in the morning and after lunch they then made a five minute speech on a topic of their own choosing. Each finalist had also submitted a CV detailing their

The Scripture does not say, Let this flesh be

Did you not have exactly the same body after you were converted that you had before? Was not that body composed of exactly the same material--the same flesh and bones and blood-after you were converted as that of which it was composed before? To these questions everybody will promptly say Yes! And plainly that is the truth. And now there are further questions: Was not that flesh also of exactly the same quality as before? Was it not still human flesh, natural flesh, as certainly as it was before? To this also everybody will say Yes! Then also a still further question: It being the same flesh and of the same quality--it still being human flesh, natural flesh--is it not also still just as certainly sinful flesh as it was before? Just here is where creeps in the mistake of these many persons. To this last question they are inclined to think that the answer should be “No,” when it must be only a decided “Yes.” And this decided “Yes” must be maintained so long as we continue in this natural body.

And when it is decided and constantly maintained that the flesh of the converted person is still sinful flesh and only sinful flesh, he is so thoroughly convinced that in his flesh dwells no good thing that he will never allow a shadow of confidence in the flesh. And this being so, his sole dependence is upon something other than the flesh, even upon the Holy Spirit of God. His source of strength and hope is altogether exclusive of the flesh, even in Jesus Christ only. And being everlastingly watchful, suspicious, and thoroughly distrustful of the flesh, he never can expect any good thing from that source, and so is prepared by the power of God to beat back and crush down without mercy every impulse or suggestion that may arise from it, and so does not fail, does not become discouraged, but goes on from victory to victory and from strength to strength.

Conversion, then, you see, does not put new flesh upon the old spirit but a new Spirit within the old flesh. It does not propose to bring new flesh to the old mind, but a new mind to the old

upon you which was also upon Christ, but it does say, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 2:5. The Scripture does not say, Be ye transformed by the renewing of your flesh, but it does say, “Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Rom. 12:2. We shall be translated by the renewing of our flesh, but we must be transformed by the renewing of our minds. The Lord Jesus took the same flesh and blood, the same human nature, that we have, flesh just like our sinful flesh, and because of sin, and by the power of the Spirit of God through the divine mind that was in Him, “condemned sin in the flesh.” Rom. 8:3. And therein is our deliverance (Rom. 7:25); therein is our victory. “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” “A new heart will I give you, and a new Spirit will I put within you.” Do not be discouraged at sight of sinfulness in the flesh. It is only the light of the Spirit of God, and by the discernment of the mind of Christ, that you can see so much sinfulness in your flesh, and the more sinfulness you see in your flesh, the more of the Spirit of God you certainly have. This is a sure test. Then when you see sinfulness abundant in you, thank the Lord that you have so much of the Spirit of God that you can see so much of the sinfulness and know of a surety that when sinfulness abounds, grace much more abounds in order that “as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Can every believer have grace enough to keep him free from sinning?? Yes. Indeed, everybody in the world can have enough to keep him from Sinning. Enough is given; and it is given for this purpose. If any one does not have it, it is not because enough has not been given; but because he does not take that which has been given. For “unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” Eph. 4:7. The measure of the gift of Christ is himself wholly, and that is the measure of “all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” To the fullness of the Godhead there is, indeed, no measure; it is boundless, it is simply the infinity of God. Yet that is the only measure of the grace that is given to every one of us. The boundless measure of the fullness of the Godhead is the only thing that can express the proportion of grace that is given to everyone who is in this world. For where “sin abounded, grace did much more abound.” This grace is given in order that “as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord,” and in order that sin shall not have dominion over you, because you are under grace. By AT Jones

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community involvement, their academic record, and their sporting achievements. The winner was Georgia Dean, from Tuakau College who captured the crowd’s attention during her speech with her use of sign language. Caryn Strang from Onewhero Area School took second place, with Bradley Hagen from Waiuku College in third place. Finalist Certificates were also presented to Emma Carey (Onewhero Area School), Lucy Croft (Waiuku College), Phoebe Hill (Pukekohe Christian School), Jessica Poutai-Currie (Tuakau College), Annielle Ryland –Higgins (Waiuku College), and Lizzy van Heugten (ACG Strathallan). Georgia Dean will now compete in the District Final at Te Atatu on 12th October. Left: Waiuku College participants; Bradley Hagen, Lucy Croft and Annielle Ryland –Higgins with Trish Thompson, Regional Chairman, Lions District 202K.

Formal opening of Awhitu Fire Station

It was a special moment for Awhitu Fire Force on Sunday as local dignitaries and firefighters gathered for a formal opening of the Awhitu Fire Station. The event, which marked 25 years since the establishment of the brigade, noted the many developments at the station over recent years, and was attended by representatives of Auckland Council, including Council-

lor Bill Cashmore, deputy chair of the Franklin Local Board Jill Naysmith, former local community representatives including Jock Patterson, Dan Lynch, Judith Hull and Peter Sands, along with firefighters representing local brigades from Waiuku and Maramarua. There was a dedication of the station performed by Reverend Dale Peach, before Awhitu Fire Force Chief Fire

Officer Howard Logan spoke about the history of the Fire Force, and then a ribboncutting by former Franklin District Council Mayor Mark Ball. Almost all of the 27 members of the Awhitu Fire Force were in attendance, as the firefighters prepare for a special occasion in October when four brigade members will be honoured for 25 years of volunteer service.

Farmers ready to meet local candidates Papakura and Hunua candidates contesting the National Elections will be given a chance to pitch themselves to their constituents next week. Each candidate will have a four minute speaking slot, and afterwards local ratepayers will be able to ask the burning questions they have for each candidate. The first, for Papakura and Hunua candidates, will be held at 7.30pm this Wednesday at the Karaka War Memorial Hall, corner Linwood and Blackbridge Rds, Karaka. The second meeting, on Friday, is for Hunua candidates only, and is from 7.30pm at the Clevedon Primary School, 13-17 North Rd, Clevedon Village. Confirmed Hunua candidates attending are; National

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Top award for Tuakau apprentice Tuakau’s Shaun Lovell, (pictured at left), has been placed among the top of his field, after gaining a second place in the Auckland Registered Master Builders Carters 2014 Apprentice of the Year. Shaun, 20 years old, is employed by Nick Bosanac Builders, and collected his award at a celebratory evening at the Bluestone Room in Auckland last Thursday. Pakuranga carpentry apprentice Cody Webby, employed by Licensed Renovations in St. Lukes and trained through the BCITO, claimed top honours on the night while third place went to Oliver Starr, 20, of Mt Wellington, employed by Harris Built Limited in Meadowbank. Registered Master Builders acting chief executive Brendon Ward says it is gratifying to see a strong group of contenders putting themselves forward to be judged against their peers at this year’s Apprentice of the Year competition. “Apprentices who are willing to stand up and strive to be the best they can be demonstrate the excellent talent coming through our building and construction industry. The builders who take on those apprentices should also be praised for their contribution to the growth and succession of the sector.”

New party calls for ban on 1080 use But local environmental group says we should be using more of it A new feature on the local political front for purchase at most NZ supermarkets and is for this year has been the erection of bright widely used. Baits are placed in bait stations orange signs demanding an end to 1080 poi- well out of reach of stock or dogs. son use for pest control, but its a call which “As an adjunct to brodifacoum we have a is not supported by local landcare group limited programme with a licensed operaAwhitu Landcare. tor using small amounts of cyanide – these The Ban 1080 political party has an- operations are run with great precision and nounced nine candidates for this year’s Gen- care, with all residents in treatment zones eral Election, and says its policy is backed by contacted and considerable accompanying rural New Zealanders opposed to aerial 1080 paperwork and Health Board inspections poison drops. required. All un-used bait is The party was formed this collected and disposed of. year in response to the DeTrapping is our third method Our situation cannot partment of Conservation’s of control,” the spokesperbe compared to our (DoC) continual aerial distrison said. bution of the poison Sodium “All these methods are lanational parks and monofluoroacetate (1080), bour intensive, and require vast, isolated areas which the party says is conaccess on foot to carry out of bush containing taminating waterways and the control. It is only possithreatened species, killing their livestock, dogs, ble to keep possum numbers and the native birds it is supat a manageable level on the where the labourposed to be protecting. 22,000 hectare Peninsula beintensive methods we Party co-leader Bill Walcause of the many commituse are simply not lace says the rising anger in ted landowners who carry provincial New Zealand has viable. out pest control on their own reached a tipping point. properties. “There is huge angst about “Access to most bush areas 1080 poison in rural areas on the Awhitu Peninsula is amongst farmers and other Kiwis who use relatively easy. Our situation cannot be compublic land for their recreation,” Wallace pared to our national parks and vast, isolatsays. “Aerial 1080 application is a scatter gun ed areas of bush containing threatened speapproach that is not working. 1080 does not cies, where the labour-intensive methods we choose which animals it harms; as well as use are simply not viable. pests, 1080 kills native birds like robins, tits, “This is why we support the findings of the ruru (morepork), kea and livestock, all of country’s senior environmental adviser, Dr which eat the poison.” Jan Wright, who came to the strong concluBut demands to ban the use of 1080 are not sion after a major recent investigation that: supported by one of the area’s best-known ‘not only should the use of 1080 continue to environmental groups - Awhitu Landcare. protect our forests, but that we should use A spokesperson for Awhitu Landcare says more of it.’” the group “has never used 1080 in the pest Her report concludes: control programme we have been running “It is seldom that I come to such a strong for over ten years. To our knowledge, 1080 conclusion at the end of an investigation. But has never been used at all on the Awhitu the possums, rats and stoats that have invadPeninsula. Unfortunately, many people un- ed our country will not leave of their own aceducated in poisons often confuse 1080 with cord. Much of our identity as New Zealanders, other methods of pest control. along with the clean green brand with which “The pest control methods used in our we market our country to the world, is based area are – brodifacoum bait which is con- on the ecosystems these pests are bent on detained in rodent control products available stroying. We cannot allow our forests to die.”

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A large crowd of close to 200 people attended the Aka Aka Hall on Friday evening for a book launch event of the second book by local author Sarah O’Neil. The launch also served to highlight Aka Aka School itself, as it aims to attract more families and students to the

rural school - if the roll increases by just a few more students the school will be able to fund another teacher. The book ‘Play in the Garden’ presents fun outdoor activities for children, and there was the opportunity for local youngsters to get ‘hands-on’ with some of the ideas. Current Aka Aka School students

Joseph O’Neil and Raurati Harris pictured below left), had fun experimenting with a battery made from a lemon. Author Sarah O’Neil, pictured below right, explained the concept behind the book before detailing some of the activities youngsters and their families could enjoy.

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Sponsorship draws out some quirky pet names Kitchens on Eden are sponsoring the “Best Animal Name” competition at Ramarama School Calf Club for 2014. In 2013 there were at least four cows named Daisy, but some other inventive names were chickens called Eggbert, Katy Pecky and the ultimate winner was a chicken named Yoko. This year the Camp children, Archie (9) and Elaena (6), have named their lambs Prince Woolyam and wool-iam and have found hats to

Buckland School prepares Buckland School is holding its annual Agricultural Day and Fundraiser on Saturday 27th September 2014. Each year the school families put in a huge effort to make this country school gala day a really fun event for the whole community. “We will have lots of stalls including BBQ, sushi, fruit kebabs and Devonshire Teas as well as great fun stalls like Smash Palace, Lucky Duck, Ferris Wheel, Ultimate Road Rage, Lucky Dips, Mystery Bottle, Jolly Jars and much more,” one of the organisers said. “And of course there will be classroom displays, goats, chickens, lambs and calves!”

represent each of the lambs names, (pictured right). As first time lamb owners, the lambs have been cuddled and fed and treated like well loved newborns, with plenty of admiration for the lambs’ ability to jump and play. Ramarama’s Calf Club features all the traditional activities such as the kids white elephant stall, toffee apples, home baking, paintball target course, silent auctions, key in the padlock with jewellery from Stonz as a prize, trailer raffle, face painting and pony rides happening on the day. The Calf Club is on Saturday 20th September, with the animal judging starting at 8.30am and stalls will be open from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

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Patumahoe School students are eagerly waiting for Saturday, 20 September, as the school celebrates its 77th Annual Calf Club event being held on election day this year with a classroom designated for voting. “Very handy for parents and everyone in the community, come in and vote and enjoy the festivities!” an organiser says. “This is always a superb family day out and with free entry, the event offers something for everyone. The children will proudly display the animals that they have put time and effort into rearing

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He’s the original Don Juan, and Post readers have the chance to win double tickets to the show, just by answering a simple question! Opening on 18 September, New Zealand Opera’s third major production for 2014 is Mozart’s Don Giovanni. It has often been called the greatest opera ever written, and is certainly one of the most popular. Directed by New Zealander Sara Brodie, this production debuted in Christchurch last year, returning grand opera to the city after a six year hiatus. Now it is the turn of Wellington and Auckland to experience what the Sunday Star-Times called “a thrilling evening of music and theatre”. “Here for a good time, not a long time” might well be the motto of Don Giovanni, one of opera’s greatest villains, who will stop at nothing in his pursuit of pleasure. In the vein of Don Juan and Casanova, this hedonistic nobleman cannot resist attempting to seduce any woman who crosses his path. His fate, however, is sealed when he kills the father of one of his conquests. Those who have come to expect from NZ Opera superbly acted drama woven with the world’s best music will not be disappointed. Set in Libertino’s, a contemporary Spanish nightclub complete with bouncer and exotic dancers, this highly entertaining re-imagining of the 18th Century opera retains all the essential elements of comedy and cataclysm.

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The reason for the ‘Big Secret’ appears to be the driving force behind who charges what for fuel. Have you ever wondered how the fuel price at the pump is calculated? It’s not science, or clever marketing or the world wide fuel crises, it’s got to do with good old fashioned ‘copy the competition’ - “We check their price and charge what they charge.” Am I the only one who is struggling with this? This method might explain some of the consistently similar pricing we have seen, especially in Waiuku, but why is the fuel price so different across Franklin? Looking at the graph, there appears to be “no competition” other than location pricing. However one wonders how can Caltex Glenbrook be 10 cents cheaper than Caltex Bombay? How can Z Waiuku be cheaper than Z Pukekohe? Why has no one lowered their price in line with Caltex Glenbrook? Do you as a consumer actually care, does this information help you make smarter choices or does this just not matter? Let us know what you think and if you want us to keep on with this price watch.

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Students ready to shave

Some 14 brave Waiuku College students, ranging from Year 9 to Year 13, have volunteered to shave their hair in support of the Canteen charity next Wednesday. Canteen aims to support and empower young people living with cancer, and Waiuku College has for many years supported the programme and helped with fund raising. Students behind the initiative say they are looking for community sponsorship, and the College’s prefects will be in town with the participating students looking for support this week. If businesses or individuals wish to sponsor the students, they can contact Mrs Cook at the College on 09 235 8139, ext 234, or sponsor the students themselves while they are in the township.

Book fair this weekend

It’s on once again; the massive occasion that is the Waiuku Rotary Club Annual Book Fair. The fair is this Saturday and Sunday, with doors opening from 8:30 am and entry is free. Again held at the Waiuku War Memorial Town Hall, the fair will feature a huge collection of quality second-hand books, including fiction and non-fiction categorised by author or subject. There will also be a large selection of children’s books in good condition, plus CDs, DVDs, LPs, complete jigsaws, puzzles and games. Doors open at 8:30am and there is plenty of parking either nearby or just a short walk away near the old New World building. Funds raised from the event will go to local community projects. See public notices for details..

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Check for your EasyVote pack, or enrol urgently Franklin residents this week should start receiving their personalised EasyVote packs, sent to over three million of New Zealand’s voters. However, if you haven’t received your pack by next Monday, you need to enrol as soon as possible. “Check your mailbox for your Easyvote pack from Thursday this week,” says

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Waiuku residents who have seen service in the merchant navy marked Merchant Navy Day on September 3. This is not only the date of the start of the Second World War but also the day of the sinking of the first merchant navy ship at the start of that war. At 5.30am at the Auckland Harbour Bridge, a small group mounted the walkway

to the upper section of the bridge and attached a seven metre long Red New Zealand Ensign (the Merchant Navy flag) and hoisted it for the first time. The use of the Red Ensign on land has to have approval of the Minister of Transport and this was granted in a formal approval of the New Zealand Governor General on the 26th August 2014. This approval was obtained

Job done! Bill Law and Waiuku’s Ron Bird pointing to the Red Ensign flying on the harbour bridge, following years of lobbying to Government. Far right; Waiuku’s Arthur Buckland at the Cenotaph on Merchant Navy Day with the formal letter allowing the Red Ensign to be flown on land.

AWARD The Post has received a Wow Award nomination for Aka Aka student Thomas Wheeler, who went to his teachers to tell them he had seen a dog in the drain. The teachers thought it was probably just a farmers dog, and that he could check later to see if the dog was still there. At morning tea he returned, quite concerned saying it was still there. Teachers investigated and discovered a puppy, scared and hurt in the drain. Waiuku vets were contacted, and when the dog was out, a photo was placed on facebook. Within two minutes the owner had been found, and she was so overwhelmed she went to Aka Aka School, and said Thomas was her puppy’s hero and that Thomas had saved his life. The puppy, who was four months old and named Rocky, had broken his leg in two places, was starving and dehydrated and had been lost in the drain for about five days. Well done Thomas!

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after four years of lobbying by two people, the Rev Bill Law and Waiuku’s Ron Bird who was responsible for ensuring the correct protocols were observed after a serious mistake occurred at the bridge with two country flags being flown incorrectly. Four years of writing to government ministers and working with the Ministry of Culture and Heritage finally paid off on the 26th August 2014 when an emailed copy of the Governor General’s notice of approval was received by Bill and Ron. Action was quickly taken to ensure that the bridge staff had a flag in time for the day itself. At the Waiuku Cenotaph at 6.30am the New Zealand flag was hoisted on the left hand flag pole and the red New Zealand ensign (used by New Zealand registered vessels) was hoisted on the right hand side flag pole in keeping with flag protocols. A wreath was then placed on the cenotaph. At 6pm the two flags were lowered by a colour party. During the day, there were other services around the country, including at the Voyager Maritime Museum in Auckland City. Around 180 people assembled at 11am where a service was held led by Rev Bill Law, a former Port Padre for the Seafarers Mission in Quay Street. The service was accompanied by a section of the Royal New Zealand Navy band and a Scottish piper from the museum, himself a former merchant seaman. In his address the Rev Law highlighted the service that the Merchant navy provided to during two world wars and still does to the present day. He also publicly thanked Waiuku’s Ron Bird for his tireless work over the years which finally led to the Red Ensign to be used on land. The three wreaths were placed on a specially prepared table by a museum plaque for the final part of the service before being carried down to the Police launch Deodar where Bill and Ron attended, along with the Mission to Seafarers mission port padre and two invited guests. The padre read a prayer before the three wreaths were placed in the sea off Rangitoto Island as was done for the first time in 2013. After photos were taken the wreaths were stripped of their flowers which were then placed into the sea. Wellington hosted a major

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Monster Jam set to roar for first time American-based Feld Motor Sports announced last week that monster truck juggernaut Monster Jam is headed to New Zealand for the first time ever. The show will debut at Auckland’s QBE Stadium in North Harbour, on November 1 and 2 for three performances. Organisers say Monster Jam is one of the most exciting forms of family entertainment, featuring four-metre tall, five-tonne beasts. The stars of the show are the biggest performers on four wheels: the Monster Jam trucks. These amazing machines bring fans to their feet while racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over – or smash through. The show’s line up will include ten world class Monster Jam trucks, led by the 4-time Monster Jam World Finals Champion Grave Digger and 11-time World Champion Max-D, the ferocious Monster Mutt Rottweiler, Marvel’s very own super hero Iron Man, the Queen of Carnage, MADUSA and more. The day starts with the Party in the Pits which takes place before the 2pm shows on Saturday and Sunday. This pre-show experience allows event goers onto the actual racetrack where they can meet the drivers, get up close to the Monster Jam trucks, collect their autographs, take photos and explore the obstacles they’ll jump over and eventually destroy. North Harbour’s QBE stadium will be transformed into a Monster Jam extravaganza, with over 10,000 tones of dirt dropped on the turf. “We are thrilled to be bringing Monster Jam to our fans in New Zealand,” said Feld Motor Sports’ International Vice President Magnus Danielsson. “We are revved up and ready to go with three huge shows in Auckland and ten of our most popular trucks. This is as big as it gets, and we are confident that crowds from all over the country will not be disappointed.” Tickets on sale from www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Petrol drops, diesel unchanged, says AA Petrol pump prices fell four cents per litre during August, but there was no change in diesel prices. Excluding sites discounting pump prices, the cost of petrol at most service stations in the main centres ended the month on $2.18 per litre, with diesel unchanged at $1.48 per litre, according to AA PetrolWatch. “The reduction in pump prices is mostly due to falling commodity prices. Petrol commodity prices fell US$14 a barrel to the lowest

level since November 2013 but diesel commodity prices only fell US$3 a barrel in that time,” says AA PetrolWatch spokesperson Mark Stockdale. Allowing for the four cent drop in the exchange rate during that time, the reduction in commodity prices meant the imported cost of petrol fell just over six cents per litre, while the cost of diesel only fell one cent. “Last November we were paying $2.12 a litre for 91 octane while the exchange rate

was about the same and the excise tax on fuel was three cents less. Unfortunately, commodity prices had started to rise by the end of August,” Mr Stockdale said. According to AA PetrolWatch, some retailers increased petrol and diesel pump prices by 2 cents per litre on 1 September. Recent movements also illustrate why changes in oil prices aren’t directly comparable with pump prices for fuel, Mr Stockdale said. “The commodity price for

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Oops… A number of our readers contacted us last week to point out we had made a ‘glaring’ error in our article about road safety and avoiding being dazzled by other drivers at night. Our article said to reduce glare, the driver should look slightly down and to the right. Unfortunately, we got our lefts and rights slightly muddled, and ended up directing drivers to look into the oncoming lights instead of away from them. Naturally the correct method is to look down and to the LEFT, avoiding the glare. While we haven’t seen a rash of night-time road accidents caused by people following our advice, we do apologise for any confusion.

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Massive fines for unlicenced vehicle dealing Auckland company Awan Boueki Pacific Limited and its 55 year old director have been fined a total of $250,000 for selling 69 vehicles in a year, without being registered as a motor vehicle trader. Under the Motor Vehicles Sales Act 2003, individuals can legally sell six vehicles in a 12 month period without being registered as a Motor Vehicle Trader. In sentencing at the Manukau District Court last week, Judge Winter fined Awan Boueki Pacific Ltd $200,000 and its director Bakhtawar Singh $50,000 and put this prosecution in

the category of ‘most serious of cases’, superseding the previous record penalty imposed to a Waiheke Island man in July 2014, who was fined $30,000. Manager of the Registries Integrity and Enforcement Team at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Karla Flood, says the Judge referred to the aggravating features of the offending including the persistence of the offending, the premeditation and the fact it was well planned and deceptive. “This sentencing should send a clear message that

enforcement action by the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Traders will be taken against any individual or company who actively flout the rules and unregistered traders can expect to feel the full weight of the law.” Karla Flood says when consumers purchase vehicles from unregistered traders, such as Awan Boueki Pacific Ltd, they have less protection when things go wrong. Last week’s sentencing follows a number of other prosecutions in recent months: In May and June a 35 year old man was fined $4500 plus court costs, while

two men, aged 54 and 44, were fined $3375 and $7500 respectively. Another man was sentenced to 350 hours community service, while fines of $4500 and $6000 were imposed on men in New Plymouth and Papakura. The Registrar of Motor Vehicle Traders has investigated 228 unregistered motor vehicle traders since 1 July 2013. Of those, 202 investigations have been finalised, 9 remain under investigation with the view of achieving compliance and 17 cases are currently before the courts.

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Federated Farmers is calling for drivers and farmers to exercise caution when it comes to stock on or grazing near roads. “When it comes to stock and public roads, there is an elevation of risk and likewise responsibility for both the farmer and road users,” says Ian Mackenzie, Federated Farmers Transport Spokesperson. “Farmers need to ensure their fences and gates are up to standard or they can be liable for any accidents caused. However, drivers who do not drive to the conditions, disregarding the risk of stock on/ near roads, can also be held to account. “The law is reasonably clear when it comes to farmers responsibilities be it fencing through the Animals Law Reform Act 1989 or moving stock under a local council bylaw, but police have done little to educate drivers about driving sensibly on rural roads.

“The real solution lies in a joint effort – farmers remaining vigilant with managing fences and stock, and police better educating drivers about showing caution and courtesy on rural roads. Driving like a bat out of hell at stock being moved along roads is asking for trouble. “Along with the Police, Federated Farmers is urging land owners, who are required by their local council to have roadside boundary fences, to check the integrity of their fences and gates, and for motorists to drive to the conditions and ensure their vehicles are up to warrant of fitness standard. “As a community we can prevent unnecessary accidents by doing the above and also reporting any loose stock, open gates or broken fences to the relevant farmer or police. All you need to do is pull into the nearest driveway or dial *555. It could make all the difference,” concluded Mr Mackenzie.

The Post contacted Karla Flood, Manager of the Registries Integrity and Enforcement Team at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and asked why consumers needed to be aware of unlicensed dealers: If people have concerns about purchasing a vehicle from someone purporting to be a car sales business, what are their options? We would advise people who are purchasing vehicles to check the motor vehicle traders register, http://www.motortraders.med.govt.nz/, to see if the person or company they are looking to purchase from is a registered motor vehicle trader. Also any person can ask a registered motor vehicle trader to produce a certificate of registration. It is an offence not to produce it. If the seller can’t produce a valid certificate of registration then the buyer should consider taking their business elsewhere. Why should people avoid unlicensed dealers? People should avoid unregistered motor vehicle traders when buying vehicles, as they will not have the level of protection that is offered under the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 if they don’t. This is because people are afforded less protection if they bought a vehicle from a person who is an unregistered motor vehicle trader, as they cannot make a claim through the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal (MVDT). Claims can only be made against a registered motor vehicle trader. Claims that are made through the Tribunal can be made under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, Fair Trading Act 1986, Sales of Goods Act 1908. An example would be if the consumer was misled by the seller in regards to a vehicle they had purchased. The buyer would not be able make a claim under the Fair Trading Act through the MVDT as the seller was not a registered trader. How do we make a complaint? We look into complaints made against unregistered motor vehicle traders throughout New Zealand. We advise the public to make a complaint through the above website if they have become aware of any instances of unregistered motor vehicle trading.

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Waiuku’s Southern Podiatry has a special intern working with them for the next few weeks, as Vodafone Warrior’s hooker Siliva Havili completes his final year in a Bachelor of Health Science - Podiatry at AUT. Graduating in December, Siliva is working with Treena Harris for a four-week placement. Recently having re-signed with the Warriors, the speedy hooker is enjoying the local atmosphere although Treena says he is getting plenty of recognition around the town. Havili came through the Vodafone Warriors’ development system to make his NYC debut in 2011. He displayed moments of brilliance throughout his rookie year in the hooker position, scoring nine tries as he appeared in each of the Vodafone Junior Warriors’ 27 matches in their premiership-winning campaign.

Major honour for Denise Walker Counties Shotokan’s Denise Walker was recently inducted into the Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame at the presentation dinner in Melbourne. The Hall of Fame celebration was held in August, and honoured Denise, who has managed to juggle work and family commitments while becoming one of the most well-known faces on the local karate scene. In 2009 she attained her fourth Dan in Shotokan Karate. She first started training under Sensei Ray Irving, the Chief instructor and owner of Counties Shotokan Karate New Zealand when her two young daughters expressed an interest in taking up karate and she says she found a passion for karate and has trained diligently ever since. At first she was Sensei

Ray’s student, then became one of his instructors and went on to manage his Waiuku Dojo in 2002, from there she also started teaching classes in the Pukekohe Dojo and was the primary instigator of seeking out and opening two more dojos for the Counties Shotokan Karate association, of which she is head instructor of one. She has now been teaching five nights a week for the last seven years while still managing to keep up her own training. She has coached and managed teams who have competed in Okinawa 2007, Germany 2008, U.S.A 2010, Romania 2011 and Spain 2013, and Denise has also participated in seminars with Sensei Ray Irving CSKANZ, Sensei Ray Dalke TKO U.S.A, Hanshi Peter Brockers IKF Germany,

Joe Mirza TKO U.S.A, and Sensei Kanazawa. She trains a junior squad team for tournaments and has had many who have gone on to compete successfully in tournaments both here and overseas. Denise also teaches a sixty years-plus class once a week where the students are taking up karate for the first time in their lives. The eldest of these is 79 years old. Denise says “This is very much a thinking class and although I keep it traditional I still have to modify the training to suit the needs of these women. I have also added self-defence for these women in the hope that it would give them something in this age where the elderly are no longer given the respect they deserve and are no longer safe out there.”

Sione Fifita continued to show his class as a wing threequarter last Friday night at Whangarei when Counties Manukau B representative rugby team convincingly dealt to Northland, winning 37-14. Played in torrential rain, Counties turned on a scintillating display of rugby, scoring five tries to two with the Pukekohe flyer scoring a total of 22 points that included two tries, two penalty goals and three conversions. He has now scored 11 tries in five matches and has a personal tally of 93 points. Co-coach, John Bell, is pleased with the way his team members are playing, all of whom were given a run. “Considering the short turn around, from the Sunday before in New Plymouth to last Friday night in Whangarei, the boys went exceptionally well,” he said. “The terrible conditions did not worry the boys either, and the score could have been better but the ref pinged us in the last minute and awarded Northland a penalty try.” Other scorers for Counties Manukau were prop, Lewis Kapitene (2) and loosie, Jamie Gilbert-Clark, who charged down a clearing kick. The forwards once again set the platform for a tremendous team performance that gave them a 17-7 lead at halftime. This match saw the return of Steelers loose forward, Adam Cathcart, who has missed almost a year of rugby through injury. It was also a notable game for first five, Karl Ropati and halfback, Mark Talaese who directed

play intelligently. “Karl usually plays at fullback but we have converted him to five eighth and he’s going extremely well,” said John Bell. The team was: Sione Molia; Sione Fifita, Andy Muirhead,Tyrone Lefau; Ethan James, Karl Ropati; Mark Talaese; Sam Henwood (captain), Jamie Gilbert-Clark, Adam Cathcart; Courtney Roberts, Troy Abernathy; Sam Aiono, Vance Elliot, Lewis Kapitene. Reserves: Michael Lea, Rob Katu, Josh Allen, Savelio Ropati, Joe Dawson, John Leturu, Josh van Leishout. Counties Manukau B has a bye this coming week but will play the curtain-raiser to the Steelers -Canterbury ITC Cup match at EcoLight Stadium, Pukekohe on Friday, September 19.

Steelers downed

Counties Manukau’s Steelers have been defeated 26-10 by an in-form Manawatu Turbos side at FMG Stadium in Palmerston North on the weekend, errors spoiling good build-up work at times. The free-flowing try-scoring efforts of last season are not coming together in 2014, and although it is early days in the ITM Cup season, the Steelers and their fans will be desperate for a change of fortune on Sunday. They face Waikato at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton at 2.35pm.

Last week’s Waiuku Golf Results Tuesday Haggle 1st Colin Sutherland 42, 2nd Rodney James 39. Ladies Wednesday Haggle Div One; 1st Margaret McAllansmith 75 c/b; 2nd Margaret James 75. Div Two; 1st Yvonne Hunter 71, 2nd Maryn Hull 74. Nearest Pin Yvonne Whittaker. Twos; Marlene Devlin. 9 Hole Ladies Div One1st Jan Whitcombe 35; 2nd Jeanette Hargraves 36; 3rd Fae Douglas37; Div Two; 1st Nancy Rae 36, 2nd Noeline Letcher, 3rd Mona Francis 41 Thursday Haggle Div One; 1st Moke Everitt 41, 2nd Frank McGrath 40, 3rd Neville Keys 39, 4th Colin Sutherland. Div Two; 1st John Munro 39, 2nd Amando Pereira, 3rd Don Paterson 38, 4th Greg Lowe 37. Twos; Moke Everitt, Louis

King, Kerry Martin. 1st Qualifying Rnd Club Champs Haggle Nett; Div One, 1st Jimmy Robinson 65, 2nd Dane Morley 66, 3rd Craig Chambers 68, 4th Neville Keys 69, 5th Dominic Olson69, 6th Aaron Capes 70, 7th Fred Watts 71, 8th Kerry Martin 71. Div Two; 1st Windleburn Brougham 59, 2nd John Bancroft 60, 3rd Ross Tindle 66, 4th Christopher Peet 66, 5th Alan Collins 67, 6th Wayne Nepia 68, 7th Ryan Ruddell, 8th Owen Yorke 69. Best Gross Div One; Craig Chambers 73. Best Gross Div Two; John Bancroft 80. Twos; Aaron Capes, Craig Chambers, Matt Dunstan, John Ferregel, Mark Hammond, Chris Hedley, Caine Robbie, Ross Tindle, Bob Tripp, Mark Mackey, John Munro.

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SERVICES FREEVIEW - Digital Set Up UHF & Satellite. Ph Dave 236 3519 or Ph/Txt: 021 2777006. Patumahoe. Deceased Estate House clearances and cleaning. Ph. 027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers. Freeview - Antennas, installations and set up. Phone Mike & Mike: 235 7059 morni ngs. Registered Servicemen.

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The family wish to thank neighbours, friends and relations for the phone calls, cards, prayers, beautiful flowers and baking received when we lost a loving and caring Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. We have great memories, and Pat will be remembered with love. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement with our sincere thanks for your love and support.

WANTED TO BUY Good quality used furniture, collectibles, bric a brac, also house lots. Ph.027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers. Caravans, Horsefloats, Boats. Any condition. Reasonable Price. Phone Steve: 027 622 0011.

Work Wanted This is the season for the weeds to grow, we will make your gardens one spectacular show. Call us today & you won’t miss out, we will make your gardens lovely no doubt. 20 yrs exp. Refs avail. Ph: 235 7176 / 022 659 6126.

Turn Clutter

Cash into

Advertise all your unwanted goods

Ph: 238 7835

Patumahoe School Calf Club Day 20 September 2014 - Election Day! Come see the animals, Homebaking, Sweets, Yummy Hot Food, Bouncy Castle and Facepainting, Awesome Raffles

9 - 1pm All Welcome.

FOR SALE

Voting booth onsite, vote at the same time!

Road shoulder spraying will be undertaken on the Awhitu Peninsula

*NEW 2ND HAND SHOP*

Well maintained verges will not be sprayed.

GROUND SPRAY SERVICES LTD REGULAR APPLICATORS

•WAIUKU MAGPIES• 3/10 Martyn St, Waiuku, Ph: 09 235 5509

Ph: 027 282 2956

Furniture, Whiteware, Mowers, Antiques, Collectibles TUES–FRI:10-4pm * SAT:10 –3pm

Proposed temporary road closure

PUBLIC NOTICES Twilight Netball 16th October – 11th December 2014

WANTED TREES WANTED - Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph/txt Chris: 027 212 4590 or 235 0065.

Waiuku Primary School Hall Doors open at 7pm Cash Bar, Raffles, Spot prizes Supper provided $80.00 – Table of 8 $15.00 – Single ticket Phone Deanna: 021 294 9534 Tickets also available at school office.

THOMSON, Patricia Dawn (Pat)

It is proposed that Queen St (between King St and Kitchener St) be closed on Saturday 4 October from 5pm until 11pm.

Categories: Senior/College/Mixed/Junior (Yrs 7 & 8) Entry Forms available from BNZ or on website: www.waiukunetball.org.nz All enquiries: waiuku.netball@xtra.co.nz WAIUKU NETBALL CENTRE: Cnr Kitchener & Racecourse Roads, Waiuku

And that Bowen St (between Queen St and 200m west on Bowen St) be closed on Saturday 4 October from 4.30pm until 11pm. And that King St (between Kitchener St and Constable Rd) be closed on Saturday 4 October from 9pm until 10.15pm for the Waiuku Blast to the Past.

MONSTER VERY EASY

SUDOKU

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

Sudoku!

No.1359

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Book Fair

8 9 4 1 2 6 4 8

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 WAIUKU TOWN HALL DOORS OPEN 8.30AM

A WAIUKU ROTARY PROJECT

Fill the grid so that aucklandtransport.govt.nz every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

PUZZLES

8 5 2 3 6 9 4 7 1

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7368 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Tagliatelle. 7, Hunt. 8, Impudent. 9, Sketch. 10, Dawdle. 12, Sorrow. 15, Across. 17, Scenario. 19, Raid. 20, Intolerable. Down - 1, Agitator. 2, Finish. 3, Stupid. 4, Plod. 5, Fennel. 6, Trunk. 11, Wardrobe. 13, Orchid. 14, Warble. 15, Aboard. 16, Shine. 18, Note.

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Services

GARLANDS Flowers & Gifts

Call in & see us! 2/31 Bowen St, Waiuku

Phone 235 0643 or 021 998897

builderS

LAWNMOWING

JOHNO BUILDERS

LAWNMOWING & GARDENING

• General Maintenance • Renovations • Building Reports • Bathroom & Kitchens

• FREE QUOTES •

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

238 7701

Ph 09 235 8693 • 0274 912 016 CARAVANS

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

Produce Manager required • • •

Are you looking to take the step up to managing others in a busy Produce Department? Are you a current Manager looking for a change? Do you think you have what it takes to develop staff to reach their potential?

We are seeking an individual who will have commitment to excellence and strong organisational and communication skills. They will also display high presentation standards, honesty and an excellent work ethic. If successful you will be responsible for the planning and coordinating of all facets of the day to day operations of the department and ensuring all staff are well trained to provide the best overall shopping experience for our customers. A minimum of 2 years previous produce experience is a must. New World Waiuku is committed to offering a friendly focused working environment with a salary package that reflects the skills and potential of the successful applicant. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a team that focuses on providing great service and advancing your skills, then look no further. To Apply please contact: Nicky Black Hr Manager - Waiuku New World 092365050 xt 760 or email: Trainingmgr.wku@nw.co.nz Closing Date is Friday 26th September 2014

tuition

Learn Thai Cooking Cook & Learn then Enjoy LIMITED SPACE Call Fon or Jon 235 5300

website www.tinyurl.com/csnxdhs

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Counties Caravan Rentals Caravan Hire

LAWNMOWING

ANY SIZE LAWN FRANKLIN WIDE

Hedges, Tree Work, Rubbish Removal, Rotary Slashing, Schools, Industrial sites & section clean ups RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL * Free Quotes * WINZ Quotes

Kris Butcher M: 027 247 0084 • A/H: 235 0666

• Accommodation needs • Portable ensuites • Ideal extra bedroom

Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen

235 3500

Mobile 021 533 585

CLEANING

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

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

SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS

NEW TO WAIUKU 8 Years experience * Fully insured * Regular or casual * Free quotes * Competitive rates * Pensioner rates

Ph: 235 6050/ 021 278 8618

Lawnmowing Plus Ltd

238 7701

CONCRETE

SEPTIC TANKS

LAWNMOWING

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING 0800 482 532 027 476 1306

PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING

PAINTing

Registered Plumbers

PAINTING ROOFS & EXTERIOR

sTORAGE

Textured Ceilings - SPECIALISED COATINGS

STORE IT ALL

Hard wearing coatings for most surfaces. Terraces, Garage floors, Block walls etc. Epoxy coatings - Airless Spraying, Roofs Painted

All Sizes

Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412

FLOOR SANDING SERVICES

Len Gore

Painter Decorator Residential & Commercial

New & Old Floors Phone Roger

0274 986 798

09 235 8364

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

glass

auto glass Windscreen Repairs & Replacement

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

PH 238 5055 0800 10 35 35

Emergency Services 24/7

We’re #1 in the No.2 Business Servicing all aspects of Plumbing and Gas Fitting

09 2352553 021762553 www.topnotchplumbing.co.nz

PUMPS

021 293 6250

Hosking Place, Waiuku

PAINTing FLOOR SANDING

NIGEL KNOTT Owner

40 Queen Street, Waiuku

SEPTIC TANKS

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Tamara 235 8648 or 021 255 1087 smilingdragon@outlook.com www.smilingdragon.co.nz Water TANKS

Franklin Water Ltd

Water Tank Cleaning Pumps and Filters

0800 826 525 Grow your business with Take My Card

Laundry 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

Prices from as little as $35 per week. Contact us on:

09 235 7835

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