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Almost 500 homes and businesses in the Awhitu Peninsula were left without land lines, internet or eftpos services for almost a week after Chorus equipment failed.

The telephone links had been erratic for some time, but lost service completely on May 18.

A Chorus spokesperson said “Unfortu-nately a few hundred residents in the Wai-uku / Awhitu area have experienced some service disruptions with phone and internet this week, and mobile service may also have been affected. This was due to a faulty piece of network equipment.

“Chorus technicians have been working since Sunday to repair the fault but unfor-tunately it has taken time to get all the parts and people in place to undertake what is a substantial piece of work to permanently re-store services. Technicians managed to per-manently repair the fault on Thursday after-noon, restoring services to those affected.”

Chorus vehicles were in the area on Friday to fine tune the major repairs.

Ian Parry of the Big Bay Motor Camp said he had no way to check online bookings, and with no eftpos facilities there was no way for people to pay for their accomodation or ser-vices without cash.

Jeram Bhana at the Matakawau service station said the outage caused major disrup-tions not only for the station, but also for the nearby store.

Some residents contacted national party Hunua candidate Andrew Bayly, who says Awhitu residents deserve better, and that it was disappointing it took so long to resolve the problems.

“After this issue was brought to my atten-tion I have spoken with local business own-ers in the region and share their concerns over the impact this failure has had on their businesses. I then contacted Chorus and a number of agencies which oversee telecom-munications in New Zealand,” Andrew says.

“Chorus have advised me the services at the top of the peninsular are provided through a radio link (a DMR – or Digital Microwave

Radio) which links Waiuku to the exchange at Awhitu and an older DSL cabinet. It is this link which has failed, and Chorus assure me they are working hard to identify the issue as well as repair and replace components.

“However, this is obviously having a det-rimental effect on local business, and even more concerning is the risk that 450 families may have no way of contacting emergency services if required.

“People having to make a 60km or more round trip to get cash to buy their groceries seems ridiculous in this era of instant com-munication.

“It is also disappointing to note that during my enquiries, Chorus have advised there are no plans under the Rural Broadband Initia-tive to upgrade any equipment in the area.

“I have spoken with the Telecommunica-tion Users Assoication of New Zealand, and I advise all affected businesses to keep a re-cord of missed sales and transactions, and ensure they note carefully the disruption and impact to their business.

The Mudlarks group, which has been clear-ing mangroves in the Waiuku Estuary, has elected not to continue with the last section under the current consent, saying it would be pointless under new council conditions.

Auckland Council, acting on advice from environmental consultants, says the Mudlarks have to leave a 10-metre buffer zone of man-groves around the edge of the estuary, some-thing the Mudlarks say is ridiculous.

Council says the reasoning behind the 10-metre zone is to prevent erosion, and also to provide a habitat for the banded rail, but the Mudlarks disagree that the new require-ment will have any effect on either issue.

The Mudlarks say leaving the buffer area will simply mean that the areas that have been cleared will soon be growing again as the ma-ture trees in the buffer zone will drop seeds, something which has already happened in the Sandspit area where a community clearance was held last year.

They also say the native rushes they have been planting are not only far more effective in guarding against erosion that the man-groves, but that they also provide a home for the banded rail, which uses the rushes as a nesting area.

The Mudlarks say there is clear evidence that their work is already having a major posi-tive effect on the estuary, not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also in terms of the bird and marine life which is returning to the area.

They say there have been far more fish in the estuary, which in turn is bringing in wad-ing birds like the pied stilt, and they have even seen white heron returning to the area.

The Mudlarks will be planting more rushes in June and July, but until the Council’s ‘ridicu-lous’ demands are altered, it appears unlikely there will be further mangrove removal.

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The harbour contin-ues to fish well for snapper, with gurnard starting to appear in numbers, just in time for the Counties Sport Fishing Clubs annual ‘Grunter Hunter’ com-petition on June 1st.

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I was pleased to see that people read the ‘letters’ page, but disappointed that they failed to understand the point of the letter from my wife.

We are both very happy for Waiuku to hold these and similar events - they are great for the town. My wife’s complaint was against the unacceptable noise from the helicopter every 10 minutes up and down the Waiuku River for seven hours.

Mr Taylor claims that the helicopter was not in the air at the same time as the display - wrong, it passed under the display (itself at a low level) opposite the rest home with a fixed-wing aircraft passing, in my opinion, dangerously close to the helicopter. This could constitute a ‘near-miss’ or ‘unsafe manoeuvre’ but this will be clarified by the CAA. He also tells us that the aircraft are well-maintained - they have to be or would not be airworthy (I spent 14 years as senior planning engineer with a major international airline). The pilots may be highly trained, but, in my opinion, may have shown a lack of judgement in this case.

Mr Rack considers the event to have been well notified - it was. From 10am to 2pm on the flyer, ie: four hours. We were happy with that and consider the work done by Sharlene

and her team in organising the event to be commendable. What was not notified was the fact that the helicopter was to fly for seven hours, every 10 minutes in each direc-tion, with the associated noise.

Mr Hyland, Mr Steele and Mrs Jones missed the point of my wife’s letter.

Sue Parmenter confirms that the helicop-ter and the other aircraft were in the air at the same time but considers them to have not been in the same airspace. An aircraft, travelling at high speed and in my opinion manoeuvring violently, came within what I judged to be less than 200ft of the helicopter. There are very strict rules regarding displays and fare-paying passengers.

Mr Fordyce’s arrogant comments are not worthy of a response.

In conclusion, the ‘Steel and Wheels’ day is a good event and well-organised; the aero-batic display was great (until the helicopter with a fare-paying passenger flew under it), and I hope the event will continue each year. I must, however, ask that an opinion be sough, if the helicopter is to be used over the same route, regarding acceptable noise levels.

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An independent assess-ment of Auckland Council expenditure shows a large gap between what is be-ing said, and what is being delivered to achieve Maori outcomes, according to the council’s Independent Mao-ri Statutory Board.

The report reveals not only a significant underspend by council during the 18 month period, it also highlights a lack of alignment between council’s intent, to coun-cil’s strategy and delivery of specific Maori initiatives. Inaccuracies in expenditure reports reveal overstated claims of spending on Maori outcomes in the first quar-ter of 2013 by approximately $200,000.

Of council’s $1.3 billion capital expenditure from

the previous financial year, only $976,000 from an allo-cated $3.97 million budget for council identified Maori projects was spent; show-ing actual expenditure was less than 25% of the annual Maori project budget.

The first six months of this financial year (to December 2013) shows expenditure at only 15% of the annual budget for these projects.

The Independent Maori Statutory Board engaged auditors KPMG to identify and assess plans and related activities, initiatives, pro-jects and related expendi-ture connected to delivery of Maori outcomes and whether council processes supported these.

This included stakeholder interviews with council,

council controlled organi-sations and external parties which took place in early 2014 along with a review of key documents and valida-tion of actual expenditure

The Independent Maori Statutory Board Chairman David Taipari says, “These projects are vital in dem-onstrating cultural identity and promoting successful partnerships. Supporting KPMG’s recommendations to rectify poor quality re-porting to council commit-tees in order to present a fair view of progress against the Maori outcomes budget and council leadership tak-ing a top down view, will go a long way toward achieving the successful conclusion of these projects.”

Board says Council needs to spend more for Maori

The comments from the Independent Maori Statutory Board on Auckland Council (see sto-ry this page) regarding Council’s ‘underspend’ on Maori outcomes appear to signal a more assertive stand from the Board towards the Council itself.

The Board, which is appointed, not elected, but which is entitled to place voting represent-atives on almost all council committees, says Council should have spent $3 million more in the last financial year.

At a time when ratepayers are being hit with another significant rise, the Board’s claims for millions more to be spent on one sector of Auckland’s ratepayers will raise some eye-brows. Council’s role should be to provide essential services for all of its ratepayers, to enhance business opportunities for its com-munities, and to advocate for tourism.

Addressing social issues is a job for central government, and creating a second layer of administration for Maori outcomes, at a lo-cal government level, is doubling expenditure and further reducing the amount of funds that can actually be spent on the people that need them. The board received $2.4 million in Auck-land Council’s last annual budget for its opera-tions, and $180,000 was added to pay for sec-onded staff. In the next budget, the board will receive just over $2.7 million.

The council is also setting aside $220,000 aside from the budget for the board’s legal ex-penses and unitary plan work.

That’s an awful lot of ratepayer money going to an unelected organisation which, by defi-nition, is only in place to look after one racial group of what is touted as one of the world’s most ethnically-diverse cities.

Counties Manukau Police are investigating a se-ries of five indecent assaults on women in the Pa-pakura area since December last year, and believe they may be connected to other assaults in Puke-kohe. All of these offences have occurred on either a Sunday or a Monday and Police believe the same male is involved. He is described as being a Maori or Pacific Islander, aged 12 – 16 years and of thin build. On three occasions he has been on a bicycle. “These brazen assaults are very distressing and frightening for the victims,” says Detective Colin Welsh. “We need to apprehend this offender as soon as possible to ensure he does not have the opportunity to do this to anyone else.” Similar incidents were reported

in Pukekohe and Papakura between December 2012 and March 2013 but stopped until recently.

Police fear there may be more victims and en-courage anyone who has had a similar experience in either of these areas to contact them immedi-ately. People walking alone, particularly in unfa-miliar areas are advised to avoid dark and isolated places, keep your cell phone where you can reach it and if possible walk in view of traffic or other pedestrians.“Dial 111 immediately if you see suspi-cious activity so that Police can respond and pre-vent a crime before it occurs,” says Detective Welsh. If you have any information call Detective Colin Welsh on 09 295 0323.

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Auckland Council investi-gators will be taking a hard line on Waiuku graffiti van-dals after local businesses expressed frustration that little appeared to be hap-pening to those caught reg-ularly ‘tagging’ the town’s buildings.

Business owners say they have been told by police that there are few options to charge the graffiti van-dals due to their age, but Auckland Council has a zero tolerance policy towards graffiti, and has a special-ist investigation team that works with local business and the police to take action against the vandals.

The Post Newspaper has seen video from the town’s security footage which clearly identifies two of the

young vandals in the act of ‘tagging’ one of the town’s buildings. We have chosen not to publish these images at this stage, but the pic-tures have been passed on to Council and police, along with the names of those in-volved.

In 2010/11 Auckland Council spent approximate-ly $4.8 million on graffiti vandalism and cleaned over 340,000 sites.

One of Council’s investi-gators, former police officer Rob Shields, says that is only part of the cost to the com-munity, as these figures do not include the cost for pri-vate householders to clean graffiti off their premises.

He adds that Council views graffiti as a ‘gateway’ crime, with offenders often

going on to higher levels of crime in the future, part of the reason that they are so keen to intervene as early as possible.

Graffiti vandalism can lower property values, can encourage other types of crime and often makes a community appear unsafe to live in, Council says.

A strong community re-sponse sends a clear mes-sage to those involved that graffiti vandalism will not be tolerated. The Auckland Council, Police and the com-munity working together in an active role will enable citizens to take back control of their neighbourhood to ensure it is a clean and safe environment to live in.

Local groups benefit from donationThe results of local voting

at Z Pukekohe and Waiuku has seen cheques will be handed over to four groups in each town that were sup-ported during a March pro-motion.

Customers at Z Pukekohe were asked to vote in March on how $4000 should be shared between four groups: Community Patrol, Franklin Family Support, Pukekohe Volunteer Fire Brigade, St Johns Pukekohe.

The group that received the most votes was St Johns Pukekohe, with 40% of the votes, which meant they received $1600. Pukekohe Fire Brigade received $1200, Franklin Family Support $600 and the Community Patrol $600.

Local Z Retailer, Wayne Kennerley, said it was great to see so much local support for the groups being sup-ported.

“Overall, we received an excellent level of votes for the local groups we were backing, each of which are doing great things in the South Auckland/ Waikato Region. It was really hum-bling to see our customers show so much support. The funding we’ve been able to give these groups will con-tinue to make a real differ-ence in the lives of people who need that bit of extra help,” said Wayne Kennerley.

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which received funding through a recent promotion.

The Z Waiuku split its funding between Victim Support, Waiuku Family Support, Waiuku Food Bank, Waiuku Plunket.

The group that received the most votes was Waiuku Plunket, with 38% of the votes, which saw them re-ceive $1520. Other recipi-

ents were Victim Support, $880, Waiuku Family Sup-port, $800.00 and the Wai-uku Food Bank with $800.

A further $1000 per station has also been set aside for Z’s local retailers to support other neighbourhood pro-jects and initiatives through-out the year.

Council workers were kept busy last week after another spate of graffiti hit Waiuku.

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It’s been a hectic couple of weeks for Waiuku College Prefect Nick Whittaker as he found he had been accepted as one of seven New Zealand students to travel to Chile as a Student Ambassador through the Flying Kiwis programme.

Flying Kiwis is a three-week scholarship, fully funded by Education New Zealand, for senior students who are currently study-ing Spanish in New Zealand secondary schools. This is the second year in which the scholarships have been offered.

Nick was given the chance to apply at the start of Term 2, and within a few days dis-covered he had been shortlisted as one of 10 students, and had a telephone interview in both English and Spanish.

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What do you do when you are flown to Wellington to meet the Chilean Ambassador, government officials, and MPs? If you are Waiuku College Cultural Prefect Nick Whittaker you snap a selfie with the Minister of Youth Affairs, Nikki Kaye of course!

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A couple of days later, he was at school when his Art History teacher, then the Head of Lan-guages congratulated him on his success.

“I still hadn’t heard anything, but when they took me to Mr Vanderlaan (College principal), and he shook my hand I figured I must have got it,” Nick says with a smile.

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The programme also serves to reinforce the bilateral education ties between New Zealand and Chile.

“It is such an amazing opportunity - it’s a life-changing experience, and I have to thank my Spanish teacher Senora Schmitz for helping me get this chance,” Nick says, adding “my aim af-ter university is to work as a diplomat in Latin America, and to have the chance for this trip is incredible. It’s already opening doors for me, and to spend three weeks living and attending school in a country where potentially one day I could be working is fantastic.”

On Thursday Nick and the other six Student Ambassadors were flown to Wellington to meet the Chilean Ambassador and other govern-ment officials and Ministers, as they prepared for their June 4 leaving date.

“It was great to meet the other Flying Kiwis, and when we met Nikki Kaye (Minister of Youth Affairs), I asked her if I could take a selfie with her. I just said it as a joke, but she was really cool, so I snapped a picture,” Nick laughs.

It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks, which included getting a rushed passport application, but Nick says it’s all been a great experience so far. He will stay in Santiago with a host fam-ily, and attend Liceo Amanda Labarca school, and admits he expects something of a culture shock heading from Waiuku’s small town to a city with a population of six million.

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Andrew Bayly (above left) pic-tured with Don Wills (right), vis-ited Waiuku Rotary on Wednes-day. Andrew came to address the eager Rotarians about his month long expedition to Antar-tica, climbing several peaks and skiing the last degree to the south pole. He explained how after several month’s training that included pulling a tyre be-hind him on a harness up and down the country roads at Kara-ka, he finally set off for Punta Arenas in Chile, the first stop on his adventure.

This Queens Birthday Week-end the Awhitu Peninsula offers a chance to pack up the family, stay for the weekend or head out for a day trip. There’s plenty to see and do, with Waipipi Bird Park, mini golf and gardens, Pol-lok Arts Co-op, Awhitu Country Markets on Sunday, (10 am - 2pm), Awhitu Winery, historic diorama trail, Manukau Heads Lighthouse, organic garden tours or just a stroll through the Awhitu regional park. The Awhitu Markets, on Sunday 1st June at the Matakawau Hall, is an authentic country market with a great variety on offer.

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Waiuku’s Tara Remington has started her row across the Pacific Ocean from Long Beach Los Angeles to Wai-kiki in Hawaii with American Paralympian Angela Mad-sen.

The pair set off in their vessel, the Spirit of Orlan-do, around 6pm LA time or Wednesday afternoon New Zealand time.

The boat is named in hon-our of Lieutenant Orlando Rogers, a British marine and fellow competitor in the Trans–Atlantic Rowing Race in 2007 who was killed in a Tiger Moth crash in England in May 2011.

The 4000km odyssey is to raise money for New Zea-land girl Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman. Charlotte lost her arms and legs to meningi-tis as a baby in 2004. Now a 10-year-old, she needs on-going assistance with pros-thetic limbs as she grows. Tara’s row will also help raise enough money for Charlotte to attend Camp No Limits, a special camp for amputees

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and their families held in the United States each year. Angela, a former US marine, is also using the row to raise money for wounded Ameri-can war veterans.

Tara and Angela were initially going to start their row last Thursday, but were delayed due to a storm on route. They had an enjoy-able but busy few extra days in Los Angeles stocking up on food and supplies for the journey which is expected to take between 45 and 60 days.

They also received me-dia coverage in Los Angeles print and on television.

Tara, a Waiuku resident and lecturer at Auckland University, at first got in-volved with Charlotte’s char-ity through the Meningitis Trust in the 2007 Atlantic Rowing Race, and now her daughter Jade is Charlotte’s pen-pal.

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Auckland’s first ever ‘hacka-thon’ was held this weekend, attracting almost 300 people aimed at designers, devel-opers and innovators com-ing together for a weekend of ‘hacking for good’. Supported by Auckland Transport in con-junction with AUT University and software house Propeller-head, the weekend brought to-gether bright minds interested in utilising open government data to develop fresh ideas that will help improve Auckland.Called civic hackers, local con-testants were Josiah and Sarah from Glenbrook, who have a mobile software development company that they run from home and Nick who lives in Waiuku. Nick is currently in I.T and used to work for Wai-uku College, his Dad owns the butcher shop in Waiuku. There was 1 supreme winner for software development and 1 non-tech concept winner. There were around 40 sub-missions including Nick, Jo-siah and Sarah’s and they went through prelim presentations getting through to the top 10. It came down to their appli-cation known as Skip and an-other team, which ultimately

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From left: Nick Reid, Josiah Clumont and Sarah with their certificate from Hack-a-thon

won. They do however think its amazing that three people from the countryside can go into that and get that far! “We would encourage other young software developers or who have any interest in that field to get creating”.


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We find strength and truth in His Word, His Word Alone...

Be a Doer not Hearer Only

The text for today is this James 1:22-27 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth [therein], he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion [is] vain. Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep himself unspotted from the world.”

James is concluding his section with what is in essence, the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as ye would have them do to you,” and “love they neighbour.” Luke also speaks to this idea in Luke 6:38 “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”

Do not tire of doing good works, and do not fret as your bucket of good works can never run dry, for as fast as you ladle out blessings to others God is pouring in a fresh new supply right back in.King David wrote of this interesting predicament in the Shepherds Psalm (23rd) that “my cup run-neth over,” so he had personally experienced the blessing that comes back from blessing others. The big question is, How about you and I, are we paddling or swimming in the vast overflow of God’s blessing? Are we all ladling out to those about us as we walk this pilgrim road together, sharing blessings?

A very old English story goes something like this, and this edition is called “Stone Soup.” A traveller entered a town and the whole area was gripped in a lasting famine and all were suffering terribly. He called the Town Council, and got their support to feed the Town with soup. The huge caldron was brought out of storage, cleaned and set up in the town square, filled with water from the well and the fire lit. The traveller then took a smooth magic stone from his pocket and dropped it in to the hot water promising that it would make wonderful soup. After a moment or two he tasted it, declared it good, but needed a wee bit of salt, did anyone have some salt left, which was offered and some carefully added? Nice but needed a touch of something else.Maybe a carrot or two, these were supplied from meagre supplies, and then added. So vegetable by vegetable, each person unknowingly added their unique tiny portion which had limited use on its own, but collectively it made wonderful soup. After a short time it was declared perfect and the towns folk were requested to go home,

and get your bowls and spoons and we are going to feast like Kings.

The traveller ladled out more and more and the people ate and ate and were well filled, what was left was ladled out and the people took it home. Down at the bottom, the traveller secretly scooped his stone out and pocketed it, now being well fed, he happily moved on to the next village. A problem was solved by collective in-volvement and the soup blessing was far greater than the sum of the individual parts added. My cup runneth over.

Back to the start, are you, am I a doer and not a hearer only? We read Scripture, hear Sermons, read books, watch Christian TV, watch DVD Sermons and all these challenges us, the Spirit prompts us, but all we often do is sit and go back to sleep, or do we arouse, get up, get going, change track and respond and thus become a doer of the Christian walk and not just a sit around hearer, who is totally unaffected by the blessing pouring about them, that all could be ours, all these opportunities lost to our eternal detriment.

Scripture talks about Early and Latter Rain, and this is an agriculture terms and the people knew that failure of either was nil or miniscule crop. Bountiful rains meant a bountiful crop. Jesus gets us to see this as Holy Spirit Outpouring, early rain to get us sprouting, that is from sinner to repentance. Latter Rain is to bring a believer to a harvestable bountiful crop (Fruit of the Spirit) all ready for Heaven and Eternity.As the Holy Spirit flows around us, James asks us to consider what we allow the Holy Spirit to do in our lives, come in and change or is this the ole “water off a ducks back,” and one travels through life unaffected by grace and spiritual growth. How sad to be in the body of Christ, but not part of Jesus Christ because one is just a hearer, but there is no effectual doing and transforma-tion happening in the life and the beliefs of an individual. A vibrant victorious conquering Christian Life is just there for the taking, just put on the Armour of God as Paul admonishes. This is for personal protection and yet it is a means of driving back Satan, sin and hearer only behaviour.

When the word of God is received and obeyed, your light will shine forth in good works. (James 1:22-27) Let us all right now chose to be a doer of the Word of God, being Action Christians.

Local woman Carol Knott last week lost her battle against an aggressive thyroid cancer that spread to her lungs.

Local groups and individu-als, along with the Pukekohe

Carol loses her last battleCosmopolitan Club, had been holding fundraising events to help with the costs of special-ised drugs to slow down the cancer, which also prevented her travellintg to Gallipoli to mark the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings.

This was something very important to Carol because she came from a military family. Her grandfather fired the first shot in the Battle of the Somme, his rifle is in the Military Museum in Man-chester.

Her father was in the mili-tary, as was Carol, and her husband.

Earlier this year, Carol Knott won the

Top Salesperson awards at the Office Products Depot annual conference, and staff at Action Office Products say she will be missed for her drive, her enthusiasm and

her outstanding personality.Action OPD owner Bill

Deed says Carol started with the company in 2008, shortly after the Pukekohe branch opened.

“She coerced me to take her on in a temporary role while Ngaire and I were tak-ing a holiday cruise in Ant-arctica.

“When I returned she had sorted out everything the way she liked it, and proved I had to take her on permanently!”

Bill says Carol went on to become the Sales Represent-ative of the Year nationally not just once, but twice, and is still in the top ten this year.

“The lasting thing that I am grateful for is the chance in these last months and days to be her mentor, inspire her to continue, set her goals, reach out for them and achieve them where she could.”

Steel n Wheels was a bril-liant event that was enjoyed by 99.9% of the people that either went to the show, or perhaps listened to the festivities from their balcony or living room! From a Policing point of view it is great that 20000 people can come together, enjoy the day, and there are absolutely no in-cidents. I am also very glad that the planes did not crash into one another.

A 21 year old male was pro-cessed for drink driving. He blew 490 when the legal limit is 400.

3 x 17 year old males were dealt with for smoking canna-bis down Sandspit road. Their behaviour drew attention to themselves and a member of the public has phoned Police.

A 24 year old was processed for doing a huge burnout in a local residential street. With the houses so close together, including parked cars his be-haviour can only be explained as idiotic. Still we will definitely be targeting him when he gets disqualified just so he does not drive when he shouldn’t. There have been a few youths running around doing a few burglaries,

Police Report

by Sergeant Simon Palmer

breaking into cars, and tagging. If you see youths around late at night, then please note what they are doing and give the Po-lice a call. If it is past 9pm then they should be in bed, much safer for everyone that way.

And now to the world’s dumbest criminals: A couple of weeks ago a youth have stolen his caregiver’s vehicle. 3 other youths joined in for a ride. Quick reporting resulted in lo-cal Constable Barrow finding the vehicle on Colombo road. A pursuit occurred for about 5 minutes before the vehicle went up Whiri Whiri road and smashed through a gate. It then drove around the side of the farm house. As we approached the vehicle I could see the ve-hicle wedged in between two sheds. I could then see legs hanging out of the car. Two had run off, but when I yelled out his name he soon came back. The legs hanging out of the car were actually stuck between the garage and car door. I did assist in trying to pull, prod and push the legs back into the car, but was met by screams of pain. So I thought maybe twist-ing and yanking the legs may be less painful, I was wrong! The local Waiuku fire boys did a great job in moving the vehicle; they did it with soooo much care and grace! Anyway moral of the story is if you are 14 years old, 11pm at night it is far less painful sleeping than what it is stealing a car and getting in-

volved in a pursuit. 2 of these boys went to hospital for the symphony vote, one got taken home and the other was found rather wet and cold miles away. All have been referred to Youth Aid.

With the road works on at the moment around the area it is a timely reminder that we need to consider the work-ers, other motorists and de-bris that can get flung up at other vehicles using the road as well. Slow down, make use of the temporary speed limit and progress with care. Leave home a few minutes early and be courteous. We have had a few instances of people disre-garding the conditions of their licence. This could be by not having L plates, carrying pas-sengers, not wearing glasses or not driving a vehicle with an automatic transmission. Re-member to carry your licence on you. All of these things are a requirement and any devia-tion could result in a fine and demerit points.

If there is an offender pre-sent, or has just left, then ring 111. This is the quickest way to get Police attendance. The number for Crimestoppers is 0800 555 111. That’s all for this week, once again from the team here: Lorraine, Greg, Toby and Rod, thanks for all your help, we rely on your informa-tion to make our job easier, and Waiuku a safer place to live, play and work in.

9000 submissions to go online soonThe Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan re-

ceived over 9,000 submissions containing more than 100,000 individual requests for changes, the Unitary Plan Committee heard last week. The submissions and a summary of the decisions requested by submitters will be notified on 11 June and available to search on-line at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/unitaryplan

People will then have 30 working days to make a further submission if they are a person with an interest greater than the general pub-lic or are persons that represent a matter of public interest. Some of the more than 9,000 submissions received contain only one page, but others cover many hundreds of complex changes to the proposed plan. Hard copies of summary of the submissions will be available

at most libraries and council offices. Individ-ual submissions can be downloaded from the website after June 11 or will be made available on request.

Online information will be available for searching by submission number, submitter name, street name and address, and by topic such as rezoning, residential zones, heritage, overlays, urban growth, rural zones and trans-port.

The most frequently addressed topic in sub-missions is rezoning in the central city and isthmus. All submissions and further submis-sions will be considered by the Independent Hearings Panel which will conduct hearings until July 2016 when it makes its final recom-mendations to the council.


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Saturday 24 May was World Fish Migration Day, an event highlighting the importance of open rivers and migratory fish, and cel-ebrated in over 250 locations worldwide.

This year Auckland Coun-cil is celebrating by complet-ing remedial works across the region to open up stream habitats for native fish.

This is the third project in a region wide programme tackling barriers such as poorly installed culverts (pipes that allow water to flow under a road or ob-struction) preventing fish from moving up the stream to breed. This project on Great Barrier Island im-proved over 40km of stream environment for native fish. Other projects in South Auckland improved habitat along stream beds, removed

barriers and re-established fish passages.

Culverts can prevent fish from migrating upstream to breed.

As our native fish such as eels and whitebait species kokopu and inanga don’t have the jumping skills of salmon or trout, poorly in-stalled culverts have had a significant impact on our native fish populations.

Of particular concern are inanga, which form the ma-jority of the whitebait catch.

To make the culverts fish-friendly, ramps and ropes are installed to replicate a stream bed or the tree roots that the fish are able to climb.

These small fish are also sources of food for larger marine fish such hapuka, red cod and kahawai, and even some birds.

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Buying a property with a 5% or less Deposit

Is buying a house with only a 5% deposit even possible these days?

Believe it or not, it well may-be possible if you meet certain criteria or qualify for certain as-sistance as a first home buyer according to sources.

Normally a deposit of 20% or more is needed, however you can still get a home loan with a smaller deposit.

The total amount of your deposit will affect the types of loans and lenders that are avail-able to you, but there are op-tions to cover every situation.

House prices keep going up and there appears to be noth-ing that we, the government or the Reserve Bank can do about it. The raising of interest rates is having little effect on slowing the demand for property and is set to continue to climb.

Auckland is leading the charge with an average house price of over $700 000.

There has been a lot of talk about first time home buyers and the crises around afford-able housing and how many people just can’t seem afford to buy their first home.

When it comes to paying a deposit, there are quite a few competitive options available to home buyers with a 5% de-posit or less according to some property companies like South Auckland Properties.

If you are going to buy your first home, you may be able to withdraw some of your Ki-wiSaver savings to put towards it.

You may also qualify for Housing New Zealand’s first home deposit subsidy.

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Mary has been on the show for the past 11 years, and is among the longest-serving of any of the cast. That lucky opportunity has since translated into roles on a number of New Zealand television pro-ductions, including Out-rageous Fortune, Jono and Ben, a few movies, and a new comedy series to be released later this year. Despite years on ‘Shortie’, as it is known, her appear-ance on the Jono and Ben show was her first time in front of a live audience, something she says with a laugh was ‘a bit different’.

As well as her Shortland Street role, as Dr Mary Tompkins, Mary has been in demand from talent agencies for ad-vertising work, featuring on a number of promotions for New Zealand compa-nies, including Sky Television and the National Bank, as well as a special ad for the All Blacks last year.

While many people associate TV stars with mega income, Mary laughs that her work on Shortland Street does not put her into the top star bracket that people may think, although she admits that the money is pretty good for ad roles.

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The role as Dr Mary Tompkins, while requir-ing plenty of work, has also provided her with a chance to put her per-sonal life to one side.

Mary lost her hus-band Errol in August of 2012, and took a break from the set while she coped with the trauma and sadness of that

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Mary Eagleton says she simply loves her work as a character extra, playing Dr Mary Tompkins on Shortland Street.

Waikato district dog owners are being asked to register their dog by 20 July 2014 to receive the prompt payment discount. For the third year running, Waikato District Council is offering a savings of up to $22 for those who register their dog promptly.

All dog owners will receive their renewal no-tices in early June reminding them that registra-tion for the year 01 July 2014 – 30 June 2015 is due.

General Manager Customer Support Sue Duignan said dog registration is not only a legal requirement, but is also in the best interest of your pooch.

“The registration information about your dog goes onto a national register which helps in locating and identifying owners in the case of wandering, lost or stolen dogs. It also helps keep track of dogs who have changed owners or dis-tricts, or who have a history of complaints.”

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Installing a fireplace in your home is much more than just adding another source of heat; it also adds warmth to the décor. Creating a cozy atmosphere is easy with one of the many different ty pes of heating units available on the market. Here are some tips to help you to figure which kind will best suit your needs.Pellet heatingThis type of heating uses compacted sawdust or other biomass materials that are less polluting than ordinary wood. Like wood stoves, pellet sto ves produce plenty of heat, but they do require some maintenance.Gas FireplacesThese devices are affordable as well as attractive and efficient. They require very little maintenance and, when equipped with batteries, can continue working even during a po wer failure. What’s more,

heat production is easy to control.Electric UnitsThey are ecofriendly and extremely easy to install; just plug them into a regular electrical outlet. However, while an electric fireplace is ideal for creating atmosphere, it emits very little heat.Heat PumpsWe all want a warm, comfortable home, but many New Zealand houses are difficult and expensive to heat to healthy temperatures. A heat pump can heat your home better and for less money than some other heating options. To get the most out of a heat pump, it’s really important to choose the right one and use it properly .InsulationFor a home to be healthy and comfortable, it has to be airtight, well insulated, and well ventilated. If the walls and floors are cold, if

the heat is not evenly distributed, if heating costs are exorbitant, or if there is mold on the walls then the home is not properly insulated. Consult a specialist in order to choose the right kind of insulation and consider hiring him or her to install the materials. For insulation to be efficient it should not be packed down and there should be no gapsaround it.Heated FlooringHeated floors are really appreciated in bathrooms, but they are also increasingly common elsewhere in the house. An electric heated floor can be installed under ceramic and stone tiles or floating floors. According to some experts, hardwood flooringshould be avoided, as it can warp with the heat. Heated flooring is installed on a plywood underlay or in an insulated concrete slab.

Preparing your home for the winter is a must!In an ideal world your home wouldn’t need any upkeep; the seasons would change and the years would go by without you having to do any repairs or renovations. The hard reality, however, is a little different! Your home must be maintained properly in order for you to benefit from all its comforts for as long as possible. A thorough inspection and some updates at this time of year will help you protect and enjoy your investment. In these pages, we hope to highlight a few necessary steps to preparing your home for the winter.

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Being energy efficient in your home is easier than you think. With some simple actions and everyday habits you can cut your energy waste and make your home more comfortable and healthy to live in – without compromising your lifestyle. Add in some bigger steps, like insulating and choosing efficient appliances, and you’ll see an even bigger difference. Streamlining your energy use means savings for you and less impact on the environment. Either way you look at it, it’s a winner.

It all adds up

A few simple energy-saving actions can add up to a lot. For example:

ActionTypical yearly

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Use cold water instead of warm for laundry

$50 to $75

Only use the heated towel rail for four hours a day

$85 to $170

Use the clothes line instead of the dryer

Around $200

Switch off the old beer fridge $100 to $300

TOTAL $435 to $745

Warm your home with less energySimple actions

Stop draughts around doors and windows with draught •stoppers, and block off your open fireplace if you are not using it.

Close your curtains just before dark and shut doors •to keep the heat in.

Use thermostats and timers so your heaters, including •heat pumps, only come on when you need them.

Bigger steps

Get properly insulated. Improving your home’s •insulation is one of the most important steps you can take to make your house warmer, drier, healthier and more energy efficient. Check existing insulation as the quality can degrade over time.

Work out the size and type of heating you need to •keep your home warm while getting good efficiency and value for money. Check out the options on the ENERGYWISE™ website or talk to a professional about the right solution for your home.

Visit www.energywise.govt.nz to find out if you’re eligible for assistance to make your home warmer and healthier.

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ACC is proposing signifi-cant cuts to motor vehicle levies, including the ACC petrol levy, next year, as well as further reductions to work and earner levies.

“On average, we’re propos-ing a forty per cent cut to motor vehicle levies, which are paid when relicensing a vehicle and through the pet-rol levy paid at the pump,” says ACC Chair Paula Reb-stock.

As well as reducing mo-tor vehicle and petrol levies, ACC is also proposing the in-troduction of ‘risk rating’ for cars in 2015.

Risk rating would see the levy paid by car owners re-flect how their vehicle’s de-sign affects injury outcomes in a crash. Cars are divided into four levy bands, the cheapest being Band 4, with a proposed levy of $83.83, and Band 1, with a levy of $173.83.

Vehicle owners can check the ACC website to find their vehicle and see what the proposed band rate for that car would be. As examples, a 2006 Honda Odyssey is rated Band 4 ($83.83), a saving of around $120, while a 2007 Ford Falcon is rated Band 3, with a levy of $118.83. Band 1 vehcles, ($173.83), include a 2003 Maserati Spyder and a

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“Risk rating would mean owners of safer cars pay low-er levies, to reflect the fact their vehicle is less likely to cause injury if involved in a crash. While owners of the safest cars may receive the largest levy cut, I’d like to emphasise that all car own-ers will pay lower levies un-der our proposed changes.”

Ms Rebstock says ACC is not proposing levy reduc-tions for motorcycles next year. This is because motor-cycle-related injuries con-tinue to generate dispropor-tionately high costs for the scheme, and motorcycle lev-ies are already heavily sub-sidised by owners of other types of motor vehicle.

To find out more about the proposed changes, go to www.acc.co.nz/levyconsul-tation

Lower charges for car owners - no changefor ‘already subsidised’ motorcyclists

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The four-wheel-drive Suzuki Jimny has been adapted to create a unique New Zealand flatdeck with an eye to the rural market.

Based on the Jimny JX model, the flatdeck version is a local conversion to increase the appeal of the model to the rural sector. Unlike Suzuki’s Farmworker pick-up, the new multi-purpose Jimny Flatdeck is able to be registered for the road. The Flatdeck has an extended wheelbase that provides more load-carrying space. The deck measures 1,550mm by 1,550mm and has a carrying capacity of 300kg. It is powered by a 1,328 cm3, 16 valve double overhead camshaft petrol engine, and is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The push button drive se-lect four-wheel-drive system incorporates high and low gear ratios, effectively giving ten forward ratios.

The Jimny JX based flatdeck version has a recom-mended retail of $24,990 plus GST and onroad costs.

For anyone who has ever fantasised about putting their pedal to the metal, the 2014 Toyota Festival at Hampton Downs is open to all Toyota enthusiasts on Saturday 31 May.

This year the event has expanded to include profes-sional driver coaching, skid pan, show & shine compe-tition, an open Toyota Racing garage showcasing the TR86, the chance to test your single seater skills in the ETEC Toyota Racing Series simulator, as well as a range of giveaways including 20 hot laps with a professional driver. The Richards Motorsport Toyota V8 Camry will also be running hot laps, with two winners drawn from the first 200 people to register invited to enjoy track time.

The Toyota Festival was conceived in 2013 by a group of Toyota 86 owners and originally established as a track event for Toyota 86 owners and clubs. However, in 2014 the doors will be open to fans of all Toyota models.

Gates open for registration from 8am with full event packages available for $135 for track time, $40 for skid pad driving only and free for those who just want to at-tend. For more information go to www.toyotaracing.co.nz or phone Playday on Track on (07) 378 7777.

Kiwi racing driver Greg Murphy will be placing his ex-tensive collection of racing memorabilia up for auction and sale with all the items available for viewing at a spe-cial event at Hampton Downs, 1st June 2014.

Included among the items is a 1997 Greg Murphy Holden Racing Team race suit from his debut year in V8 Supercars with the team plus his 2002 Kmart Racing suit from his infamous ‘five minute penalty’ at Bathurst that year and overalls from his 2003 Bathurst pole-setting ‘lap of the gods’ as well as his 2003 Bathurst 24 Hour winning Monaro race suit among many others.

Murphy’s family is directly impacted by Type 1 Dia-betes, and the Holden hero is committed to helping the Spinal Cord Society of NZ advance vital cord blood stem cell research aimed at the reversal of this condition. A portion of the funds raised, including all profits from the 20 V8 Supercar hot laps, will be donated to the charity.

There will be a combination of live and silent auctions as well as gold coin donation items on the day.

You can view the full list of auction items, or place bids, on murphhotlaps.com.


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The harbour continues to fish well for snapper, with gurnard starting to appear in numbers, just in time for the Counties Sport Fishing Clubs annual ‘Grunter Hunter’ competition on June 1st.

There is $1000 up for grabs for the heaviest gurnard and loads of other prizes so naturally there is a lot of interest in this event. In fact I took a call just as I started writing this report asking if you have to belong to a club to fish it. The answer is no - anyone can enter and you don’t need to be-long to a club. Tickets are available from our sponsor DKM Fishing and Marine in Belgium St.

Gurnard are one of my favourite fish both to catch and eat and as I’ve been fishing for them for 25 years I’ve learnt a thing or two and this is how I catch them:

I use 6kg line with a dropper rig using 4/0 to 6/0 recurve hooks. My trace is usually no heavier than 15kg line. I fish that rig under the boat, usually in about 5m to 10m deep where the channels rise onto the banks. Mullet is a good bait to use.

Recently my mate caught a John Dory while we were fishing in the harbour, which is a rare but very welcome catch. The following week he was out with his dad and caught another one so anything can happen on a good day.

The coast has also been fishing very well for boaties, sur-fcasters and torpedo fishermen, as long as the swells are down. Winter is a very productive time on the harbour, but check the weather first, wrap up warm, and don’t forget to wear your lifejacket, check your boat and battery and let someone know where you’re going. Stay safe, Smudge.

With the Auckland On Water Boat Show set to kick off in September, New Zealand’s top boating exhibitors are lining up to show off their advanced products once again, and this year a feature boat hails from Clevedon.

Newly-launched Odysseia, built by Scott Lane Boat Builders, is a striking 13-metre se-dan commissioned and built to Scott Lane’s exact specifications. After building six mo-toryachts in the elite Bill Upfold-designed style, Lane decided he should build one for him and his family. Hand-crafted by Lane’s team in their Clevedon workshop, every detail was overseen by the eventual owner; Lane himself.

An entry-level launch designed with famil-ial comfort and visibility in mind, Odysseia is majestic yet simple, with spacious berths and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

Odysseia will be on display for visitors to explore, and the Scott Lane team has her sis-ter ship already under construction at their Papakura workshop.

The 16th annual Auckland On Water Boat Show takes place from September 25-28 in the Viaduct Harbour and is New Zealand’s largest on-water boat show. The show caters for all on-water passions and providing doz-ens of experts ready to share their expertise with visitors.

Please note these dates are subject to change and are weather dependent. For more information contact:

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Smudge says.....

Above; Scott Warrender and a John Dory from the harbour. Far left; Barry Warrender was also lucky enough to capture a John Dory in the harbour. Left; the Manukau is still providing a good range of fish.

Local boatbuilder’s craft on display

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The Stadium floor area will also be shut down for re-sealing and re-marking from:

Monday 22nd July to Sunday 28th July

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have an questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 09 238 5240 or visit our website

www.franklinsport.co.nz

I would like to nominate Lee Lochore of Tuakau for a WOW Award.Three weeks ago I rang Lee for advice about a badly injuried Tui hopping around my garden. He could not fly and in the winter weather I knew he would soon die of the cold, or hunger, or both. Lee instantly said to catch him but beware of his razor sharp claws and bring him over to her home a.k.a. the Tuakau Bird Rescue. I really thought that the poor bird would probably die however I took him over just in case there was hope. We arrived and Lee was so welcoming and reasurring and her present patients all looked so contented and well fed that I had no qualms about leaving the poor bird with her. A couple of days ago she rang to say he was alive and well, hopping about, singing but he would never fly again due to the injuries to his wing. That was O.K. said Lee, he could live “happily ever after” with the other two permanent resident Tuis at her place.I think Lee deserves a WOW Award for her tireless Bird Rescue work. What an amazing person!

- Antonia Craig

A Yorkshire flag flying over the Kentish Ho-tel, over 60 people attending a luncheon at Pukekohe, and a live Skype link between the Waikato mayor Allan Sanson and his coun-terpart in Skipton, Yorkshire, are just some of the events planned for Yorkshire day this year.

The Yorkshire Day in New Zealand cel-ebrations will be split be-tween Pukekohe and Wai-uku for the first time to provide out of area people an opportunity to attend and to provide a new pro-gramme of activities.

On Sunday July 28 the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club will play host to the Day between noon and 4pm.

The afternoon will commence with regis-trations at noon and then into the restau-rant for a traditional meal of fish chips and mushy peas. The guests will then retire to the main hall for some short Yorkshire mov-ies projected on the large screen.

Activities including the cutting of the York-shire cake, singing, a raffle and a quiz with Yorkshire prizes will follow. One of the new inclusions this year will be a presentation of

stories from a Yorkshire Policeman - a local version of the “Heartbeat” TV programme !

Guests are reminded to bring along York-shire memorabilia for display, there will also be items from Yorkshire on sale including flags of various sizes.

Guests wishing to stay longer are invited to stay and have a smorgasbord evening

meal in the Club’s restau-rant - however booking is essential.

The following Thurs-day is August 1, Yorkshire Day, and will be celebrat-ed at Shires Restaurant in Waiuku from 6pm to 7pm with a Skype link with Skipton in Yorkshire where the civic parade and festival is being held this year. Like last year’s event, when a link with

Scarborough was made it will feature local people, council officials, returned service-men, community leaders and youth from both ends of the link.

Finger food will be served and for those wishing to stay on afterwards a full meal will be available.

Bookings for either event are requested as soon as possible, call 235 7050 for details.

Between August 7 and 23 a BreastScreen mobile unit will be parked at the Waiuku Medical Centre.

Talk to your doctor or call 0800 270 200 for more info; as they say, early detection is the best protection.

Under 50, screening re-duces your chance of dying from breast cancer by about 20 percent. Between 50 and 65, that goes to 30 percent. and for women aged 65-69, it is reduced by about 45 percent.

For more than two years Amber-Lee Lawrie has been waiting patiently for a chance to get back into team sport, ever since the 14-year-old was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma (a tumour on her spine that has caused paralysis below the waist).

Last month, thanks to Halberg Dis-ability Sport Coordinator Maia Lewis (Counties-Manukau) and two col-leagues, Amber-Lee has overcome the barriers to participation by joining Auckland’s first-ever wheelchair bas-ketball programme.

“I’m really enjoying wheelchair bas-ketball and being in the six-week pro-gramme as I am finally able to fully par-ticipate in a sport with others like me,” Amber-Lee says.

“It means I am equal with the others on the team, and because we’re all in wheelchairs I can talk about difficulties I have with them and they understand.”

Her teammates understanding com-bined with the chance to play sport competitively again is just what the

Waiuku College student has been look-ing for. A keen sportswoman prior to be-ing diagnosed, netball and touch rugby were Amber-Lees sports of choice.

But having to use a wheelchair for mobility after developing paralysis, she has been unable to participate because “much of the school sport is on the field and is not suitable for a wheelchair”.

The six-week programme was held every Tuesday at the Auckland Spinal Unit in Otara.

It’s not just about training though, as the programme culminated in an Auckland-wide competition between players from the same programmes be-ing run by the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation in North Harbour and Waitakere.

All physically disabled young people 21 years old and under were welcome to take to the courts in the wheelchairs provided and give the sport a go.

“Amber has been waiting patiently for an opportunity like this to come up in her region, so it is awesome to see

Amber-Lee getting involved in a team sport again and really enjoying it,” Lew-is says of the programme she helped organise alongside fellow Disability Sport Coordinators Chris Smith (Auck-land and North Harbour) and Stacey Roche (Waitakere). Held in collabora-tion with the Auckland Wheelbreakers, the wheelchair basketball programmes were also held at The Trusts Stadium in Waitakere, and at the North Shore Events Centre.

“The Auckland Wheelbreakers have really come on board and see it as a great opportunity to grow, nurture and develop future players,” Lewis says.

“By providing quality coaches for programmes in Counties-Manukau, Waitakere and North Shore the Wheel-breakers are also really helping to re-move the barrier of long distance travel.

“Their experience and skills are also a fantastic resource for physically disa-bled young people to draw on as we move to establish a really competitive league in Auckland.”

Yorkshire Day comes to Franklin

Tots enjoy music at St Andrews

Waiuku youngster gets back to basketball after tumour

Each Tuesday morning during term time, from 9:30-12pm, parents and youngsters can enjoy the fun and games at St An-drew’s ‘mainly music’ and playgroup. Held at the Waiuku centre, organis-ers say this is a terrifi c time of fun, music, com-munity and play. All fam-ilies are welcome, with children aged under fi ve years. The cost is $3 per family, and St Andrew’s Centre is at 85 Queen Street, Waiuku.Right: Leah Wetherell with her daughters Portia and Indigo.

Breast test

A reader writes asking to nominate Gary Pye the Wow award this week.

“A WOW! to Gary Pye for helping a 87 year old lady who arrived at his shop to pick up a item.

Lady felt unwell so Gary supplied her with a chair then went to the Old New World car park to collect her car then picked her up from store and delivered her home. Darlene followed with Gary’s vehicle to bring him back to work. The lady lives about 2km from town centre.”

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

GST Payroll Accounting EOM & EOY Financial ser-vices. Can we assist? Call Petemarg Enterprises Ltd. 09 2350461 or E-mail: [email protected] for a free con-sultation www.accounting-payrollsolutions.co.nz.

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

BeAUTyMAKE UP - Permanent. Eyes, eyebrows & lips. Look great this winter. Ph: Tania at the Salon 09 236 3735 or 027 222 778.

BOATINGREPAIRS - Dinghy or trail-erboats; fibreglass or wooden. All jobs consid-ered. Ph Tony on: 235 3545 or 021 598 662.

ClassifiedsCARAVANS

LONG TERM - Free local delivery from $60 per week plus bond. Ph: 09 232 1814.

CHIMNey SWeePING

WINTER is coming - get it cleaned now. Inspection report - insurance receipt. Phone or txt 235 9212 or 021 147 0158. All calls returned.

CLeANINGVACANT houses, win-dows, offices, carpet shampooing & exterior waterblasting. Plus main-tenance. FREE quotes. Ph Allan or Lynette: 09 235 9333 or 027 272 6249.

COMPUTeRS

Virus Removal,Repairs, Internet,

Broadband, PC Sales,Data backup, TuitionGreat ‘In Your

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FIReWOODFIREWOOD for sale. Dry Mac & Gum mix. $80/metre with free local deliv-ery. Ph 235 9668 or 021 412 452.

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

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

FIReWOODDRy Pine/Mac firewood. $85 per metre. Free deliv-ery Waiuku. Ph: 021 555 550.

FOR HIReFIREWOOD splitter. Phone: 235 7733 or 021 305 111.

BOUNCy Castle - Elephant, Tiger for kids. Sumo, Boxing, Jousting for Adults. Ph: 09 235 5297 or 0274 260 040.

FOR ReNT

WAIUKU 3BRM. Sunny position, near town. Totally refurbished. Dishwasher and Heat pump. Double carport, small lockup. Not suitable for children. Quite long term tenants. No pets. $385 pw. Bonds and refs required. Ph: Lynda 021 932 698.

FOR SALe

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

COCKy’S CORNER - For fencing & roofing iron, tim-ber, hardware, plywood, pavers, gates, garden sheds & more. 123 Queen St, Waiuku. Ph: 235 9880 or 235 2386.

hOLDEN Vectra 2004. Sedan. Auto. Excellent Condition $7,500. Ph: 239 1019.

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REMOVAL - Any old scrap metal incl. old batteries, expired gas bottles, old cars, lawn mowers, etc. Ph Martin: 021 128 5953 or 238 3005.

FReeFREE drop off depot for all your unwanted computers, whiteware, etc. Recycle All Your Stuff Ltd. Unit 1 Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Road, Waiuku. Free pick up in Waiuku. Ph: 235 5769.

GARAGe SALeBOWEN Street, opp. New World. 9am, 31st May.

HAIR DReSSINGThE Cutting Room Hair Salon. 33 Breaker Grove, Waiuku. Ladies cuts from $30, Mens cuts from $25, Colours from $70. Hours: Tues 11-3pm, Wed 9-5pm, Fri 9-til late, Mon & Sat by pre-arranged appts only. Ph: Steff: 235 7149.

HeALTHTAI-ChI QIGONG for well being. Church Hall, 43 Queen Street, Pukekohe. Thur 1.15pm - $5; 5.30pm - $8, 7pm - $8. Teaching, practice, green tea. No booking req, just turn up.

HeATING

Buckingham Industriesph: 235 3900

Mob: 021 270 9454

Servicing, Repairs & Sales of most

woodburner brands

LAUNDROMATOPEN 7 days. Drop off service & self service. Detergents incl. Sports clothing, commercial, wash, dry & fold. Laundry 4 U. Between Video Ezy & Pizza Hut, across parking lot from ED St Rest. Ph: 09 239 2964.

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

GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gar-dening, garden clearance, hedges. Clean, tidy & reli-able. Call Brett 021 0211 7777 or 09 232 1276.

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

MALE Masseur. Offering sports, therapeutic & deep tissue massage. 25 years experience (diplomas). Neck & back problems a speciality. Ph: 021 049 1078.

FLUFFy Ducks Pampering. Relaxation Massage, Reflexology, Reiki (Registered Practitioner) Sue Vlug. Ph: 09 235 2256. Email: [email protected].

PeTSPOOChIE PARK – Holiday home for dogs. Inspection welcome by arrangement. Ph: 09 235 0052 (Evenings) or 021 856 555. Email: [email protected] for further information.

PICTURe FRAMING

ThE Framing Shed. Quality custom picture framing. 31 Victoria Ave, Waiuku. Tues - Fri 9 - 5 or by appt. Ph Allie: 235 0939 or 027 253 4577.

SeRVICeSFREEVIEW - Antennas, installations & set up. Ph: Mike & Mike: 235 7059 mornings. Registered Servicemen.

FREEVIEW - Digital Set Up UHF & Satellite. Ph Dave 236 3519 or Ph/Txt: 021 2777006. Patumahoe.

DECEASED Estate House clearances & cleaning. Ph: 027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.

RESIDENTIAL, fencing, retaining walls, gardens, storage sheds built. Ph: Mark 027 486 6175.

SITUATIONS VACANT

QUALIFIED, Primary or ECE Teachers for relief work at First Steps Early Childhood Centre Waiuku. Must have full or provi-sional registration. Ph: Gabrielle 235 0373.

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

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Waiuku hosted Claudeland Rovers this weekend, looking for their sixth win on the trot. In difficult conditions with a strong cross wind, Waiuku made the better start. After a couple of close misses, Waiuku won a free-kick inside their own half. Aided by the wind, captain Mitch Thom-asen hit a pin point free-kick into the Claudelands penalty area and Jamie McGookin was on hand to nod the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper. At this stage it really was all Waiuku with the midfield combination of McGookin, Mike Day and Niki Te Miha winning the battle and Derek Sinclair and Luke Chapman finding space up front. If it wasn’t for the Claude-lands goalkeeper who was put-ting on a fine display, Sinclair would of added to the tally. Just before halftime though Waiuku did find that extra goal. Waiuku won a free-kick at the edge of the

Claudelands penalty area and again Chapman showed his goal-scoring ability by putting it in the left top hand corner.

Waiuku started the second half like they finished the first. However aided by the strong wind, Claudelands were pen-etrating the Waiuku back four. At the 60 minute mark, McGookin put Waiuku 3-0 up with a fine goal. Interlink play between sev-eral Waiuku players found Sin-clair who pushed the ball into McGookin’s path. With only the keeper to beat, McGookin lobbed the keeper.

Chapman went close moments later when the keeper gave the ball away and quick thinking al-lowed Chapman to try and lob him but his 30 yard effort went narrowly wide.

3-0 up and the coaching team made a couple of changes. This gave Claudelands a chance and

Weekend Soccer Roundup

Waiuku u21’s were beaten on Saturday by Patu-mahoe 39-11. Waiuku’s points came from two Jack Hardie penal-ties. Hayden Falkner scored the teams only try and had a good game at fullback. A shortage of players had Ashton Hastings on the wing and Petelo Richardson at centre. Both normally forwards the played well. Karl Brown and Ash Hayward got through a lot of work, so to William McDonald in his first game at prop. Mitchell Collins came off the bench onto the wing and was strong on de-fence. A bye next weekend gives everyone a break and a chance to get any injuries right before they play Pukekohe. Player of the day Lloyd Agnew, Players POD Martin Baldwin and RAYD person of the week Hayden Falkner.

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they took it. Aided by the wind, centre back Marcus Read-Bloom-field hit a stunning cross shot into the top corner and Meshake Mu-liro got one right at the end

Derek Sinclair acknowledged another that it was another im-portant three points “We are dis-

appointed because we let Claude-lands back in it. But it shows how far we have come because it is not usual to be disappointed after a win and that is all down to the boys and the team spirit we are creating. Niki Te Miha was man of the match.”


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June 1st 2014, 10amat the Waiuku Bowling Club Rooms

All members and interested parties most welcome.

Waiuku Estuary rEstoration trust inc (Mudlarks).

Annual General Meeting. Wednesday June 4th, 7pm.

Election of Committee and general business. Followed by supper - all WElcomE.

Lions Club Rooms, Belgium Street, Waiuku. Ph: 235 2246.

SITUATIONS VACANT

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Otaua Motors Ltd, is an established busy rural work-shop situated 7ks south of Waiuku. We are looking for a qualified and experienced automotive technician to join our small rural team. Our ideal candidate would have the following:• Qualified technician with NZ experience• WOF authorized• Positive attitude towards customers and other staff members• Basic computer skillsif you think this position sounds like you please email your cV to: [email protected]: merv 09 235 2835.

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Positions have become available for two grocery assistants in our store.

• The successful applicants will be required to work Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with hours to be discussed at the time of an interview.• Previous experience and a fork hoist licence would be an advantage, however this is not essential.• A good attitude, reliability and honesty are a must.

To apply please contact.the Human resources manager.

Waiuku new WorldPo Box 80, Waiuku. Ph: 09 236 5050 xt 760

Email. [email protected]

GrocEry assistants rEQuirED

A full time position has become available in our busy inwards goods department. • The successful applicant must be self motivated, able to work unsupervised at times and be in excellent physical health as heavy lifting is required. • Flexibility to meet the changing needs of the store in busy times is a must.• Previous experience and a fork hoist licence would be an advantage, however this is not essential.

To apply please contactthe Human resources manager

09 236 5050 xt 760Email [email protected]

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PukEkoHE WinDscrEEns ltDDon’t let them tell you to deal with an out of town company.

Pukekohe Windscreens Ltd can assist you with your insurance claim.

Ph: 09 2388367 or call into 87 Manukau Road, Pukekohe. Email: [email protected].

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Pukekohe Windscreens Ltd (as of 31 May 2014) will no longer be an Authorised Dealer

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PUBLIC NOTICES

mainly music every monday morning at 10am at the cornerstone community

centre, 8 Valley road, Waiuku Ph: 235 7341 or visit our website: www.cornerstonechurch.org.nz,

sunday Gathering 10am, Waiuku college Hall.

ChURCh SERVICES

Franklin Adult Riding GroupAGM

Tues 3rd June 2014 at 7:30pm. Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, 78 Nelson Street, Pukekohe.

Equiries to 235 3592.

tHE annual GEnEral mEEtinG of the Waipipi Bowling Club

will be held on Saturday 31st May at 9:30am

new members Welcome.Nellie Mooy

9/11/1934 - 25/5/2013

In memory of Nellie (Oma) no longer in our lives to share but in our hearts you are always there. We offer our thanks

and appreciation for the support and help we received in the passed years.

Your loving husband Dirk. Your children and grandchildren.

AGM

IN MEMORIAM

Waimatuku/Hamilton’s GaP

sunDay 1st JunE – 2Pm(Please note change of time previously advised)

Bring a spade and gloves, Stay for a warm cuppa afterwards at Pollock Hall,

Everyone welcome. www.awhitu.org.nz

PlantinG anD BEacH clEan-uP

Classifieds

aDDitional out oF ZonE PlacEs 2014The Sandspit Road School Board of Trustees has

identified that there are ten (10) places available for out of zone students at Year 4 and Year 6 only. These places

will be available to be taken up from 23rd June 2014.Application for out of zone positions can be collected from the school office, 60 sandspit road, Waiuku.

Applications for out of zone places close at:12 noon on Friday 13 June, 2014.

If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot is required it will be held on Monday 16th June. Parents will be informed of the outcome of

the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.

Sandspit Road School Board of Trustees

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ALLEY WAYNew Mats n Rugs - Large Selection. Large pieces of carpet 3.6 x 2.7 only $195. Large shed piece $90.

Queen size beds available $195. Fabric recliner, recliner & couch $295. Bedroom suite $50, Oak dressing table $150. Dressmakers dummy, single beds. New Queen size mattress & base only $595. Mattress from $155

singles. Delivery $10 Waiuku area.31/3 BoWEn st, Waiuku nEXt Door

to mitrE 10, Ph: 235 7715

TUESDAY 10th JUNE 7PMin staffroom.

Everyone Welcome

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CROUCH - Lois HeatherIn loving memory of our Mum who passed away five years ago

on 26th May 2009.

May the winds of heaven blow softly in your ear

How much we love and miss you and wish you were here.

Love, Julie, John, Terri & families.

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

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

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

TUITIONDRUmmIng Lessons - Full set up in Waiuku, no need to have a kit. Beginners to intermediate, theory, rhythm and grooves. Ph: Paul on 021 145 4478.

AvAIlAblE for Violin, Guitar, Recorder & Theory, Ph: Alison 09 235 7156 or 021 0816 4939 after 6pm.

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

wANTEDgRAZIng for 7, 15mth old cattle. Up to 6 weeks graz-ing. Anything considered. Ph/text: 0274 303156.

wANTED TO BUY

gOOD quality used furni-ture, collectibles, bric a brac, house lots. Ph.027 277 5026 for free quote. Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.

wANTED TO RENT

lOOKIng for SHED or COTTAGE with room to park caravan. Must have power and water. Prefer close to Waiuku (10 mins drive). Working Mum, very tidy – great tenant with references. Phone 027 734 5897.

wINDOw CLEANING

RESIDEnTIAl and com-mercial. Professional Service. Competitive pric-es, free quotes. Ph: Colin 027 965 2094

SERVICES


PUMP & WELL SERVICESPLUMBING - DRAINAGE - CONCRETE

S U P P L I E S

For all your water requirements call and seeKevin & Jo Gubb ph 09 235 8268

14 Constable Road, Waiuku

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GARDENING

CONCRETE

PUMPS

PAINTING DECORATOR

Len Gore

Value for money guaranteedFor a free quote, call Len 021 - 682 028

Painter DecoratorResidential & Commercial

all about Your local company

repairs and supplies for al l glass

6 COURT STREET WAIUKU

(Opposite Police Station)

Mobile free 0800 226 884235 2572

ACTUAL CONCRETE

Phone John 021 501 438

For all your concrete requirements

FLOOR SANDING SERVICESNew & Old FloorsPhone Roger

0274 986 798 09 235 8364

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING0800 482 532

027 476 1306PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING

Registered Plumbers

SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS

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LAWNMOWING & GARDENING• FREE QUOTES •

•Gutter clearing •Pruning/trimming •Weeding/spraying •Rubbish removal

•All property maintenance•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator238 7701

PLASTERING

PH 238 50550800 10 35 35

103 Manukau Road, Pukekohe (Right next to Bunnings Warehouse)

Windscreen Repairs & Replacement

auto glass* Mobile Service, Franklin wide *

LAWN MOWING

LAUNDRy

PAINTINGROOFS & EXTERIOR

TexTuRed CeilinGs - sPeCiAlised COATinGs

Hard wearing coatings for most surfaces.Terraces, Garage floors, Block walls etc. Epoxy

coatings - Airless Spraying, Roofs Painted

Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412

CARAVANS

• Accommodation needs • Portable ensuites • Ideal extra bedroom

235 3500 Mobile 021 533 585

Counties Caravan RentalsCaravan Hire

Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen

CLEANING

Home & Office Cleaning• FREE QUOTES •

•Regular & One off cleans •Spring cleans •Windows & Ceilings

•Commercial & Domestic•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator238 7701

SEPTIC TANKS

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Hedges, Tree Work, Rubbish Removal, Rotary Slashing, Schools, Industrial sites & section clean ups

Kris ButcherM: 027 247 0084 • A/H: 235 0666

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SEPTIC TANKS

PAINTING

YOUR LOCAL CHIMNEY SWEEP

www.yourlocalchimneysweep.co.nz

Ph: Aaron 09 232 1294 or 021 222 0942

The longest established chimney sweep business in Franklin

ChIMNEy SWEEP

FENCING CONTRACTING• 7 & 8 Wire Rural Fencing

• Post & Rail Fencing • Stock Yards and Loading Ramps

Specialists in

Call Paul 027 435 5333

FENCING

WATER TANKS

Water Tank Cleaning Pumps and Filters

FRanklin WateR ltd

0800 826 525

Franklin Car RentalsSmall / Large Trucks / Utes /

Trailers & Cars52 Manukau Road, Pukekohe

09 238 8388www.franklintruckrentals.co.nz

Don’t Delay Call Today

FRanklin CaRpET ClEaning lTdCarpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Carolyn FoleyMob: 021 886 475 Ph: 09 235 5014email: [email protected]

CARPET CLEANING

CAR RENTALS

Learn Thai CookingCook & learn then enjoy

LIMITED SPACECall Fon or Jon 235 5300website www.tinyurl.com/csnxdhs

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

TUITION

SITUATIONS VACANT

BACK BY POPULAR DEMANDCAST GLASS CLASSES

with Susan K Louie at 542 Karioitahi Rd, Waiuku

June 7 & 8:Techniques of Lost Wax Casting. June 15: Cold working - learn the basics

June 28 & 29: Intermediate/Advanced CastingJune 21 & 22: Silicone Rubber Mould Making

Any questions or enquiries regarding the new schedule. Ph: 0274 862 688 email: [email protected]

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Established in 1983, Signature Homes is known as one of the most successful residential building companies in New Zealand. The Auckland building industry is experiencing significant growth from demand and we have a great opportunity for the right creative person to join our team, based at our office in Pukekohe.In this role you will be working with our team to bring our clients dream home to reality. You will work closely with our clients, our New Home Consultants and our Estimators to bring to life designs that meet our client’s budget expectations. The role requires/entails the following responsibilities and attributes:• A passion for people, and a strong desire to help them achieve their dream home• Comfort managing complex projects with high attention to detail• Relevant qualifications preferred• Proven experience in taking projects from concept to completion• Proven experience in quality design and documentation• Sound knowledge of the NZ Building Code• The ability to work effectively with our clients• A sound CAD knowledge and experience (Min 3 years NZ experience)• The ability to create rendersIn return, we are offering an attractive remuneration package, and a chance to become a key team member in a fun working environment at one of NZ’s leading residential building companies. If this sounds like you, please email your CV to [email protected]

We are very grateful to live in such a caring community. We really appreciate that the money raised at our recent Easter Auction through the generosity of those listed below (and many more), allows us to be involved in a wider range of educational opportunities than we would otherwise be able to do. So on behalf of the children of Awhitu District School – THANK YOU!Local artists including Pollok Arts Centre, local auctioneers, Knight & Dickey Ltd, New Zealand Steel Social Club, RD1 Waiuku, LJ Hooker - Manurewa, ASB Bank New Zealand, BNZ Bank of New Zealand, Pukka Coffee, Alleyway, Lloyd and Sally Hull – Rural Delivery van, Matakawau Hall committee, Krayzee Kaneez, Franklin Vets, 100% Gary Pyes - Waiuku, Waiuku Country MarketsWaiuku Mitre 10, New World Waiuku & Alrick Electrical.

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