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100 year commemorations Members of the Waiuku Scout Group were at the Waiuku Armistice Day remembrance to be flag marshals at the cenotaph.

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Poignant Armistice remembrance at Waiuku

By Bill Deed

Armistice Day in Waiuku was a celebration which included several different facets.

Each year on 11 November at 11am members of the Waiuku RSA and the public meet at the Waiuku Cenotaph to honour the Waiuku and districts’ servicemen and women who fought in World War one and recognise the formal ending of the war on this day. It was extra special this year as it was the 100th anniversary.

Then members of the RSA, West Franklin Community Trust and the public witnessed the unveiling of the new diorama in the War Memorial Hall. This was then followed by a moving concert by the band of the Royal New Zealand Artillery. The band entertained with many popular song renditions and then in the second segment focused on military marches and anthems.

Concert organiser and Waiuku RSA vice president Fred Russell said “It was a major scoop to secure this band because they have huge demands on their time and this year on one of the most poignant days of remembrance, we were able to host them in Waiuku.”

There was also a special poppy tribute at the Waiuku Cenotaph on Armistice Day. The poppies were made by a group of women from the Royal British Legion Riders’ Branch. This group is from the Furness area in the north west of the UK, and their goal is to send them far and wide with the hope to eventually have a representation of these on every cenotaph in the world.

The poppies were placed on the Waiuku Cenotaph by Carol-Lesley Cotter whose nephew Simon Evans and his wife Helen Scarr-Evans live nearby the group on Walney Island and brought the poppies to Carol-Lesley to complete the gesture here. From the profits of their poppy project the group, including Simon, were able to make and place crosses on every serviceman’s grave in the Furness area.

In Pukekohe, a crowd gathered outside the War Memorial Hall to commemorate Armistice Day and remember the fallen. A parade was led by parade commander Matt Taylor and the RSA Franklin Pipe Band, with those who had served joining them. On Friday 9 November, a tree planting took place at the Pukekohe Services Cemetery while later on Sunday 11 November, the site was blessed. Right: Bugler, W02 Roscoe McLeod.

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Summer is well on the way, and I took the opportunity on Saturday to head out to the beach. And what a day for it!

With my mates we went to Waihi Beach, which is a short drive (if you like long drives) away. The sun was shining, we blasted tunes and enjoyed a bit of relaxation before everyone gets busy with the end of year winding up.

We sat on the beach watching people for a while as they ran into the water and ran straight out, and then Mikayla and I decided to brave it and dive in for ourselves. It was cold, but maybe ten minutes later, the hypothermia had subsided and we were able to enjoy floating in the waves, and crystal clear water. So if you were at Waihi Beach on Saturday and saw two great white sharks... it was just us haha!

We’re so lucky to live in a country that’s never too far away from the beach. The most inland point of New Zealand is eight kilometres north of Cromwell in the South Island, just 119km away from any ocean. New Zealand has around 15,000 kilometres of coastline, and more than 600 monitored beaches, rivers and swimming spots, so we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the water.

Sunday was Armistice Day, and I always find it such a humbling experience. This year was commemorating 100 years since the end of World War One. Following the two minutes silence, there was the Roaring Chorus, where bells and sirens rang out as a jubilant sound to celebrate peace and hope for the future. You might have heard them from wherever you were and there were a few toots past the civic service in Pukekohe on Sunday. Have a great week! Yana.

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With Andrew Baker: Deputy Chair Franklin Local Board As we all should know, the 11th day of the 11th Month 2018 was exactly 100 years since the formal end of the war to end all wars.

Here we call 11th November Armistice Day, in the UK it is called Remembrance Day and has been a widely commemorated and symbolic day probably since the date itself in 1918. Probably due to the importance we as a nation have placed on ANZAC Day, Armistice Day has been a bit of a secondary thought. So it is great to see how the country, city and our little patch in Franklin have ramped up the commemoration events.

Obviously the likes of our RSAs have always commemorated but it really has only been in recent years where the public has been reminded and encouraged to take part, which this year included the planting of trees, dinners and other ceremonial events.

It is staggering when you get around the small communities that make up Franklin and see the various war memorials remembering those who made the greatest sacrifice and then try to put that into perspective as to what impact those losses had on the families and communities. For example, the pretty small farming area of Waipipi record over 30 lives lost, many from the same families.

For me it is incomprehensible as to what that meant for those left to continue to farm and raise families. So we cannot forget how those who returned with injuries both visible and those terrible memories which now would be classified as some sought of traumat-

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ic syndrome. The support for those probably suffering inconceivable mental anguish and associated behaviour was either non existent or minimal and those afflicted were expected to just put it to one side and get on with their lives. The same goes for those who stayed behind to ensure the country, families and businesses did not fail. Their bravery far exceeded 1918 and we must never allow their sacrifices to be forgotten so we should in my view embrace Armistice Day as much as we do ANZAC Day as the day when a terrible period in our history came to end and the guns went silent.

Another day we need to think about how we commemorate is Guy Fawkes. Auckland Council is asking people through consultation on the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw review whether they should ban the public sale of fireworks meaning only public displays will occur. However even those, as we found out earlier this month can cause problems if they are in the wrong place. Without commenting on the rights or wrongs of selling fireworks, I am not convinced that one council; particularly one which in an area like Franklin borders two other councils; banning the sale of fireworks would achieve the outcome sought. I think it should be a Government led initiative to consider. Unfortunately it seems the minority are ruining it for others. We all get swept up in the fun when used responsibly which can taint our view. Not an easy decision.

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WESTPAC TASKED TO TUAKAU Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter W2 Crew were tasked to Tuakau at 7.04pm on Tuesday 6 November to assist a female patient. The woman in her 20s had fallen off her horse, suffering a suspected neck/ spinal fracture. She was flown to Middlemore Hospital in a moderate condition.

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Charity house vandalised The Tuakau community was left shocked after the Tuakau Emergency Services Charitable Trust (TESCT) building at Dr John Lightbody Park was broken into and damaged on November 5.

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tasked to Port Waikato to assist a male patient in his 80s suffering a medical complaint. He was flown to Middlemore Hospital in a moderate condition.

Fatality on Waiuku Road

An image posted onto the local Facebook page showed paint spilled all over the floor and walls along with tagging. The post stated that the intruders broke into the shed outside, brought the pots of paints into the house and dumped the contents over the new carpets and spread putty compound on the walls.

A police spokesperson said “Police received a report on November 5 about an alleged burglary. Our Forensics staff are attending the incident and Police enquiries are ongoing.”

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Police attended a serious crash that occurred at about 2.25pm on Waiuku Road on Friday 9 November.

Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter W2 crew were tasked to assist multiple patients involved in the motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately the critical patient died at the scene and W2 were no longer required. Crew were stood down enroute and returned to base. Police reported other people were injured, however their injuries were believed to be minor. Cordons were put in place for the rest of the afternoon. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Pukekohe stand up and speak out Counties Manukau Police and local service providers attended the Pukekohe Town Square on Thursday 8 November as part of an expo about stand up and speaking out about family harm. By Yana O’Gorman

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New Zealand has very high statistics relating to family harm with Police investigating 118,910 incidents, about one every five minutes. However, 76 per cent of family violence incidents are not reported to Police.

Sergeant Wayne Paxton said, “Report it. We need to lower incidents.”

In the four years from 2009 to 2012, an av-

erage of 13 women, 10 men and nine children were killed each year as a result of family violence.

The good news is there are plenty of local services available within Franklin. Representatives from these services joined Police on Thursday and included the Salvation Army, Victim Support, Whanau Resource Centre, Franklin Family Support Services, Sahaayta Counselling and social support, Hope Unlimited Trust, Waiuku Family Support Network, Huakina Development Trust and Adult Learning Franklin.

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There were raffles, face painting and even a push up demo from the new cops. The day was also achieved thanks to the help of local businesses. Providers said the day had been awesome. “We’ve had many people come through and visit. It’s been amazing,” said Tofa from Whanau Resource Centre.

Karen Craddock from Adult Learning Franklin said it was well supported and great to get out in the community.

For more on family harm and how to get help, go to www.areyouok.org.nz/

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Courtesy Shuttle 027 759 5765 Tue/Thur/ Fri & Sat 1 Patumahoe Rd, Patumahoe Ph: 09 236 3571 www.thevillagebar.co.nz Come along and meet your Local Board representatives Sharlene Druyven and Brendon Crompton.

Franklin Local Board makes decisions about your community facilities such as parks, playgrounds, halls, pools, sports grounds, libraries and more.

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It was all go for Waiuku as Blast to the Past took place on Saturday 10 November 2018. Held at the Waiuku Rugby Grounds, it’s believed numbers rivaled last year. Many arrived to watch the fireworks display, rides, enjoy the food and market stalls and entertainment throughout the evening.

Around 40 volunteers helped to make the event run smoothly.

The event saw locals and out of towners arrive to enjoy the display. Town Manager Sharlene Druyven said even the businesses in town benefit from the influx of visitors for the event.

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The device eliminates the need for workers Jon Faber, co-owner of Spiral Drillers, said to use heavy-duty hand tools to remove rock "for me, a big thing for health and safety is im- cores from drilling barrels, which can be up to provements, it's not just paper work, meetings 1.4 tonnes reducing manual handling injuries and toolbox meetings. What really makes me and exposure to noise.

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Board praises Clarks Beach community Franklin Local Board is praising the local community for ensuring long-term public health warnings have been lifted at Clarks Beach.

The beach is one of four beaches in the Manukau Harbour to be deemed swimmable this summer, with high-risk periods only occurring around some rainfall events.

Local board chair Angela Fulljames said the Clarks Beach residents have shown what an empowered and resilient community they are.

“It’s great to have a community that really cares and pushes to be involved and I think without them we wouldn’t have got to this solution.”

Some of the local residents were retired scientists and were able to help with data collection to ensure Safeswim could develop a more accurate water quality model.

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Watch and Pray Prayer and watching thereunto are necessary for advancement in the divine life. . . . Your only safety is to live like a watchman. Watch and pray always. Oh, what a preventive against yielding to temptation and falling into the snares of the world! “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.” Ephesians 6:18. “Take ye heed, watch and pray.” Mark 13:13.

First, you are to watch. Watch, lest you should speak hastily, fretfully, and impatiently. Watch, lest pride should find a place in your heart. Watch, lest evil passions should overcome you, instead of your subduing them. Watch, lest . . . you . . . become light and trifling, and your influence savor of death, rather than life. Second, you are to pray. Jesus would not have enjoined this upon you, unless there was actual necessity for it. It is well known to Him that of yourself you cannot overcome the many temptations of the enemy, and the many snares laid for your feet.

He has not left you alone to do this; but has provided a way that you can obtain help. Therefore He has bid you to pray.

To pray aright is to ask God in faith for the very things you need. Go to your chamber, or in some retired place, and ask your Father for Jesus’ sake to help you. There is power in that prayer that is sent up from a heart convinced of its own weakness, yet earnestly longing for that strength that comes of God. The earnest, fervent prayer will be heard and answered. . . . Faint not.

Cast yourself at the feet of Jesus, who has been tempted, and knows how to help such as are tempted. . . . Plead your case before God, through Jesus, until your soul can with confidence rely upon Him for strength, and you feel that you are not left to do the work of overcoming alone. God will help you. Angels will watch over you.

But before you can expect this help, you must do what you can on your part. Watch and pray.

An intensity such as never before was seen is taking possession of the world.

In amusement, in moneymaking, in the contest for power, in the very struggle for existence, there is a terrible force that engrosses body and mind and soul. In the midst of this maddening rush, God is speaking.

He bids us come apart and commune with Him. “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. Many, even in their seasons of devotion, fail of receiving the blessing of real communion with God. They are in too great haste. With hurried steps they press through the circle of Christ’s loving presence, pausing perhaps a moment within the sacred precincts, but not waiting for counsel. They have no time to remain with the divine Teacher. With their burdens they return to their work. . . .

Not a pause for a moment in His presence, but personal contact with Christ, to sit down in companionship

with Him--this is our need. “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Psalm 27:14. We may bring Him our little cares and perplexities as well as our greater troubles. Whatever arises to disturb or distress us, we should take it to the Lord in prayer.

Calmly, yet fervently, the soul is to reach out after God; and sweet and abiding will be the influence emanating from Him who sees in secret, whose ear is open to the prayer arising from the heart. He who in simple faith holds communion with God will gather to himself divine rays of light to strengthen and sustain him in the conflict with Satan.

If we keep the Lord ever before us, allowing our hearts to go out in thanksgiving and praise to Him, we shall have a continual freshness in our religious life. Our prayers will take the form of a conversation with God as we would talk with a friend. He will speak His mysteries to us personally. Often there will come to us a sweet, joyful sense of the presence of Jesus. . . .

Prayer turns aside the attacks of Satan. {FLB 224-5}

If Jesus needed to withdraw from the maddening press of life, how much more should we in this unsettled and troublous time we live, pray much.

Matthew 14:23 “And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.” Luke 6:12 “And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.” Luke 11:1-4 “And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, when ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

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Outstanding awards for Pukekohe actors After nine sell out shows, the cast of Madagascar Junior went on to celebrate with Junior Theatre Celebration New Zealand (JTCNZ).

JTCNZ was organised by a team from Amici Trust and iTheatrics, headed by Emma Bishop who was the Musical Director for Madagascar Jr. This is a New Zealand Celebration where Performing Arts groups across the country come together with an attendance of over 650 people.

Last week Pukekohe Performing Arts had four of their members selected to join the week-long Pilot Programme at JTCNZ, which is made up of 50 children nationwide, to workshop a new junior musical alongside their New York creators, Marty Johnson and Tim MacDonald, called Disney’s Newsie Jnr. This was an intense workshop where Carlin Lee, Matthew Farnell, Kenjiah Weir and Jar-

rod Shirtcliffe worked so hard and learnt so much from this programme, learning from scratch to workshop a new junior musical of which, Jarrod played the lead role.

Disney’s Newsie Jnr was showcased at the opening of JTCNZ 2018 and was a huge success.

Following on from this, the Madagascar team then showcased a 10-minute version of the Madagascar show for adjudication, which was judged by Jackie Clark, David RogersSmith and John Prignano.

These three judges also selected three of the cast to join an All Stars group for an afternoon of intense workshops lead by Marty Johnson. Kenjiah, Matthew and Poppy Aislabie were selected and showcased their performance at the closing ceremony.

The Madagascar team also had afternoon workshops in the afternoon learning about choreography, music and acting.

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And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.” Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” Colossians 1:9 “For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;” Will you, right now, commit to “Watch and Pray?”

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Century 21 National Manager Ryan Mitchell says Tuakau Principals Esme Cole and Rod Hull and all the team at Century 21 Platinum are passionate supporters of the wider Tuakau community. They have also proudly sponsored Onewhero School Rowing and Onewhero Junior Boys Rugby, as well as supported the Tuakau Primary School Gala Day and recently the Waikaretu School Fun Run.

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Arts ended the JTCNZ with two top awards, Most outstanding female: Kenjiah Weir and Most outstanding Male: Matthew Farnell.

Hayley Va’a the Director of Madagascar Jnr said, “I am incredibly proud of the hard work these kids have put in leading up to JTCNZ. We have so much up and

coming talent in the Franklin area and I cannot wait to do it all again next year.”

Watch out for next year’s junior musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jnr, which will be directed by Hayley Va’a.

For updates and more information, follow Pukekohe Performing Arts on Facebook.

Upcoming stage show isn’t short on laughs... but also has important message to share As parents we try to do the very best for our children and Rick Turner, one of the actors starring in Waiuku Theatre Group’s upcoming performance of ‘Ladies Night’, is no exception. It’s the first time the Waiuku local has had the chance to play a part that hits a little closer to home.

“Like myself, Barry has kids and is trying his best to be a good role model (based on what society says a man should be like) which isn’t easy,” he said.

While the show isn’t short on laughs, there is also an important story and message that is woven throughout the comedy antics that will appeal to everyone, men and women. The characters are intimately relatable and the cast has been hard at work building the kind of rapport on-stage that is sure to draw the audience in.

“I like that Barry has this tough exterior but inside he’s vulnerable and has a heart of gold. His own insecurities are the reason he pokes fun at others. I think many people can relate to how that feels on some level,” Rick said. The cast of the Waiuku production are gearing up for an awesome run, but like any theatrical endeavour, there are mixed feelings about opening night.

“I’m nervous to do something so revealing and to also draw the audience in so that they can feel for these guys and want them to succeed. The dancing also has

proved difficult but so much fun at the same time. In the end, we hope that people will leave the show with a smile on their face and the belief that they can be themselves and speak from their heart, no matter what society tries to tell them otherwise.”

Turns out ‘Ladies Night’ is not only touching and funny but it truly is so much more than just a ‘stripshow’! The show opens on Friday 23 November and runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until 8 December, with a matinee performance on Sunday 2 December. Bookings essential.

Enjoy a three-course meal with their two guest chefs! The group are offering dinner and show tickets for four of these performances: Friday 23 November, Saturday 24 November, Friday 7 December and Saturday 8 December. Book a full table (10 seats) and save! Normally $20 (Regular show) or $60 (Dinner & Show), full tables $180 (Regular Show) or $580 (Dinner & Show).

Tickets are available now! See www.waiukutheatre.org for more information, or call 020 4148 9219. Email: wtgtickets@gmail. com for bookings.

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People of all ages are invited to the free festival which runs from 10am to 4pm. Some of the finest eateries in Pukekohe will be in the square. The day will be MC’ed by multiaward winning kiwi Te Radar. There will be food, drinks, music and entertainment and even some celebrities in the cook off, so stay tuned for more information.

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THE Festival of Flowers, Friday 16 and Saturday 17 November is back for a bigger, better and craftier show than ever.

Floral exhibitions and market crafts combined will be on display at the 2018 Festival of Flowers at the St Andrews Centre, Waiuku on the Friday 16 and Saturday 17 November. This is the twelfth year the festival has been held and the committee have branched out! ll The theme for this year is ‘A Crafty AFAIR,’ as the festival will have a market in the middle of it. Raewyn McConnell, committee member and organiser, said “it’s a bit different to other years! It was suggested we put a market in the middle of the festival, so we have and we are hoping to attract even more people!”

The boutique craft market will be filled with mosaics, felting, jewellery, pottery, quilting, embroidery, beeswax wraps, reconditioned tools, fibre art, miniature buildings, steel works, sculptures, plants, wood turning and much more.

Raewyn said the floral displays will be a sight to see as they are not just ordinary displays! “They are stories. This year we’ve also

tried to match most of the displays with the crafts!”

Alongside the Festival of Flowers, will be the Franklin Rose Show, held inside the church. In the midst of that will be the Floweron-inn Cafe, open from 11 am to 5 pm on Friday and 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday.

“We want to attract the public to come along and have a look at the floral exhibitions and crafts and see that the Centre is a lovely place to be!”

Last year a “Memory Tree” was initiated, where people can make a donation to Franklin Memorial Hospital. People can write the name of someone they have lost on cards provided and attach them with a bauble to the tree. They then have the option of choosing a hand crafted floral lapel pin to mark the occasion of their remembrance.

The committee, of six or so people, have been planning the exhibition since March this year. “We aren’t a very big committee,” said Raewyn. “We’re mainly older people in

our sixties, seventies and eighties. We had one new member this year and it was great to have some new energy.”

Door tickets are $5 per person. The festival will be open from 10 am to 5pm at St Andrews Centre, 85 Queen Street, Waiuku.

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Rachel Wilcox wins two prestigious awards

Local kitchen design student Rachel Wilcox has come away with two prestigious awards at the 2018 National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) conference.

More than 200 industry designers celebrated the success of their peers and partners at the evening recently held in Auckland. Rachel, from Kitchen Dynamics inWaiuku, was the recipient of the BCITO Judy Bark Cup Most Promising Design Student and the NKBA Student Design Competition 2018 Award.

“It was very cool,” Rachel said. “The whole event was filled with industry people, so I’m so privileged to be recognised with those people.”

As part of the NKBA Student Design Competition, students had to create a full portfolio and design

a kitchen relating to the type of client, and their specific details.

“It’s the first time I’ve entered, so I was stoked,” she said. Employer Colin Drummond was also proud of Rachel and her efforts. “She put a lot of time and effort into the competition. It was a huge amount of work,” he said. “She’s pretty good at what she does.”

Rachel said the feedback from the Awards evening was great. “It was judged by certified designers, so it’s good that I am achieving at that level.” As part of the award, she received a $2000

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Rachel has spent the past two years’ studying and was awarded the BCITO prize out of 70 other students. She got into spatial design, “I love creating experiences through environments for others.” NKBA’s Mark Bruce’s comments regarding Rachel’s assignments was “They were damn near perfect. I couldn’t find a thing to write about in my notes apart from “excellent.”

Her creativity started as a child, where she’d spend time building Lego houses, and using Mi-

Congratulaaons Rachel and the team at Kitchen Dynamics!

crosoft Paint. “Who knew that Microsoft Paint could be used as a child’s drafting tool,” she said.

Rachel said the key to being a designer is to be “confident, able to read clients and connect their needs, and know how far you can stretch your customers’ design-scape.

While there was a lot of work involved, she’s stoked the hard work has paid off. She said a special thanks to Colin and the team at Kitchen Dynamics, tutors Jack Griffith from BCITO and Mark Bruce from NKBA. Kitchen Dynamics is located on Kitchener Road, Waiuku.

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Local innovators: From Plastic To Posts Anchor™ Light Proof™ milk bottles will soon be appearing on farms across New Zealand, but you won’t find them in the fridge. Fonterra has teamed up with Kiwi-owned start up, Future Post™, to turn milk bottles and other soft plastics into fence posts for kiwi farms.

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The Anchor™ Light Proof™ milk bottles are collected from the Fonterra Takanini site and transported to the Future Post™ Waiuku plant, where they are mixed with soft plastics and turned into fence posts.

Fonterra Brands New Zealand’s (FBNZ) Sustainability and Environment Manager, Larisa Thathiah, says the posts are an innovative new way for farmers to improve their on-farm sustainability. “This partnership provides farmers with an environmentally-friendly fencing option, made from the packaging of our farmers’ milk, which is pretty special,” says Larisa.

“It’s not enough to just recycle anymore, it’s about creating less waste full stop, or at least turning it into

something useful. That’s why these fence posts are so exciting – they’re made from 100% recycled material, and have a life expectancy of more than 50 years.”

Managing Director of Future Post™, Jerome Wenzlick, says it’s great to have support from Fonterra and he’s looking forward to developing other sustainable products for farmers.

“What we’re doing is repurposing waste that could have gone to landfill and turning it in to a valuable product for consumers,” says Jerome. “Our partnership with Fonterra gives us access to a steady supply of raw material from the Co-op’s own recycling initiatives. It also gives us access to a network of nationwide Farm Source stores that

can sell the fence posts, and access to 10,000 farmers who are actively engaged in environmental initiatives, like fencing to keep cows out of waterways and planting along river banks.”

“Future Post™ is a start-up, but we have plans for some new products in 2019, including those for non-farming sectors.”

The fence posts will be available in selected Fonterra Farm Source stores across the North Island in the New Year, with plans to launch in South Island stores mid-2019.

Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell and Future Post Managing Director Jerome Wenzlick revealed a first peak at the posts at Fonterra’s Open Gates event in Karaka which took place on Sunday 11 November.

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Top performing Otaua dairy farm placed on the market

A high-performing dairy farm with multiple accolades and certifications from milk production co-operative Fonterra has been placed on the market for sale.

The highly-productive 48.2 hectare farm located just south of Waiuku, milks 160 Friesian-cross cows – averaging 65,000 kilogrammes of milk solids per season. The farm has also been officially recognised numerous times over the past nine years by Fonterra for the quality of its milk – including twice being ranked among the Top 40 dairy farms in New Zealand, and additionally being ranked among the Top 230 dairy farms in New Zealand on two other occasions.

The property at 356 Otaua Road is now being marketed for sale by Bayleys Counties.

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and Shona Brown said the flat contour of the property ensured almost all of the landholding was included within the milking platform.

“The near rectangular shape of this fertile farm, combined by its level topography, enables the property to be sustained by a highlyefficient race system servicing 29 paddocks which are well fenced with four and six wires internally, and seven and eight wire electric fencing around the boundary,” Mr Jameson said.

“Part of the credit for the exceptional milk quality coming off this farm is the well bred herd which has been reared from a high quality gene pool. There are very few dairy farms for sale at present in the Counties region.”

“This size, topography, and soil type of this property make it a high performance farm with low input requirements,” said Ms Brown.

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Farmers encouraged to SPEAK UP Federated Farmers is in sync with the Government’s determination to revamp NAIT into a more effective and easy-to-use system, and urges farmers to speak up on the changes they want to see.

“The launch of a new round of consultation on improvements to the National Animal Identification and Tracing Scheme is a vital step in streamlining and future-proofing this tool,” Feds President Katie Milne says.

Good progress has been made getting on with some of the 37 recommendations in the NAIT Review released earlier this year.

“Now we have another chance to further hone the scheme into the effective farming, traceability and biosecurity tool we need it to be. Farmers - the people who use NAIT every day - have a huge stake in this and will no doubt have ideas on how to make NAIT more fit for purpose.

“The M. bovis outbreak has underscored for us why we need to get this right and Federated Farmers will certainly seize this chance for input,” Katie says.

Included in the consultation are questions that go further than the NAIT Review, including the role of animal transporters, issues around stock agents and potentially bringing other species under the scheme.

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The Growth Awards, now in their fifth year, showcase growers and advisers whose innovative work is helping to ensure a sustainable future for Australian and New Zealand agriculture, in three categories: Productivity, Sustainability and Community and People.

Rob is an agronomist who runs his own company In-Depth Agronomy at Pukekohe, and works specifically in vegetable production.

He continually looks for new ways to improve the timeliness of crop management.

He says his services allow his client base to make good decisions on when to spray, when to fertilise and when to apply water, based on careful monitoring of their farm conditions.

Rob gleaned much of his experience working with one of New Zealand’s biggest vegetable growers, and has boosted his knowledge by having a strong involvement with industry organisations and research bodies.

Rob loves to be involved in research and despite the small scale of his company, has embraced trials. Some examples include large plot trials on new onion seed varieties and replicated fertiliser trials which showed reduced phosphate applications were not impacting yield.

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Each of the regional winners will become finalists in their category. An independent judging panel will pick seven overall winners who will be named at the 2018 Growth Awards gala dinner in Sydney on December 5.

“The goal of the Growth Awards is to recognise growers and advisers who are making a difference to the industry through leadership, best practice and innovation,” said Paul Luxton, Territory Head- Australasia, Syngenta.

“These people are going about their roles in agriculture and horticulture striving to be the best in their chosen field, with the goal of producing more but in a sustainable manner. “Their work and dedication make a difference to the future of agriculture.”

Kauri protection - A PRIORITY With the summer season fast approaching, Auckland Council continues to prioritise protection against kauri dieback across the region. In May this year, significant closures were implemented in the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges regional parks.

Controlled Area Notices were also put in place across the whole of the native forested area of the Hunua Ranges regional parkland, and forested areas of the Waitakere Ranges.

“Kauri dieback disease is one of the most complex biosecurity threats that we have been faced with,” says Auckland Council Regional Parks Manager Rachel Kelleher. “Our team has been working incredibly hard on progressing protection measures and our programme has expanded since the introduction of the $100 million natural environment targeted rate in July. We are at the beginning of a ten-year journey for this investment, and in the last four months have progressed some significant work including track upgrades, new hygiene stations, signage, physical barriers, video monitoring and

compliance officers.

“Managing signage in parkland is always challenging, and unfortunately they do go missing. We remind Aucklanders to please get in touch with the council directly if they do notice any missing signage or damage to barriers.”

As New Zealand moves into the summer months, and park visitors will increase, council will be taking a stronger approach to enforcement and will be formally following up with people where robust evidence exists, Rachel said.

“Together with Aucklanders, community groups and our partners, we’ve got an opportunity to really make a difference here. We’ve got more work to do, but we’re committed to the fight against kauri dieback.”

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Overnight RE-SURFACING ON SH2 The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists of re-surfacing work on two sections of State Highway 2 for five nights, which began on Sunday 11 November 2018.

The work began between Dobson Road and Mangatawhiri Road near the SH1 interchange at Pokeno. It will continue from Tuesday to Thursday between Dimmock Road and Heaven Road before the SH2/25 roundabout leading to Thames.

The resurfacing will take place between 7pm and 5am when traffic is lightest and the road crews can work, quickly, safely and efficiently. There will be stop/go traffic management to keep one lane open and a temporary 30 kph speed limit in place, but motorists should expect delays, says the NZ Transport Agency’s System Manager Wayne Oldfield.

NZTA advises motorists intending to travel on SH2 during this time to allow extra time for their journey, or plan ahead to avoid the resurfacing hours.

The work is weather-dependent so may be cancelled if there is rain.

They thank motorists for their patience and understanding while this essential maintenance is completed ahead of the summer holiday period. Please keep to the temporary speed limit to ensure the safety of the road crews and all motorists.

Tips for driving on freshly-laid chip seal: • Get ready: slow down to the temporary speed limit BEFORE reaching the coned area • Leave space: keep at least two car lengths from the vehicle in front • Avoid braking: tap the brakes lightly if required • Don’t drive too fast: your vehicle will scatter road chips and may damage other vehicles • Don’t drive too slow: your vehicle will sink into the road surface causing bitumen and chips to stick to your wheels • Avoid heavy braking: keep moving and avoid sudden braking to avoid damaging the fresh

surface . Vehicles travelling at the temporary speed limit of 30 kph help press the new chips into the seal. Road sweepers will regularly go over the new seal to remove loose chips.

How to stay up to date and check road closures: · 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) · www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic

Fuel tax helps RURAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS More than 400km of rural roads in the Auckland region are being targeted as part of a major focus on road safety.

In the coming year $5 million, including funding from the RFT, will be spent on improved road markings and better signage.

More than 400 km of rural roads in the Auckland region are being targeted as part of a major focus on road safety.

Roads in Franklin due to be upgraded include Clarks Beach Road, Blackbridge Road, Glenbrook Road, Gun Club Road, Patumahoe Road, Waiuku Road and Tuakau Road.

“This work will help save lives and is funded in part by the Regional Fuel Tax. The fuel tax will

also be used to help fund road sealing over the next five years, which will further improve safety on our rural roads,” said Mayor Phil Goff.

The council will be investing heavily in road-safety measures with the Regional Fuel Tax over the next 10 years, directly and indirectly contributing more than half a billion dollars into keeping people safe on Auckland’s roads.

In 2017 Hunua Road, Paparimu Road, Ararimu Road and Kariotahi Road, were improved as part of the project, known as the Signage and Delineation Plan. An evaluation showed a 40 per cent reduction in injury crashes along these corridors, with zero deaths or serious injuries reported since the work was completed.

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within nine months. Under the racing in something off your chest? We want to hear from you, and so do our readers! We always Want to get ll It’s the spiritual home of V8 Auckland will suffer a transport welcome readers’ letters for inclusion in The Post. Your views and opinions matter. Please include your current arrangement, it will take New Zealand, and for the first event of the Business Development Steve Douglas heart attack if improvements I started watching2018-2019 The Bachelor Australia lladditional steve@thepost.nz name and contact details when sending a letter for publication. years just to get the Speed Works Motorsport calaren’t made to the Mill Road week. The flatties and I gotatogether, put onchampionship and Advertising Sales Sarah Lambconsent for thelast extension to the endar, host of MSNZ corridor, MPs for Papakurasarah@thepost.nz the tv and enjoyed a dose of not so real ‘reality’.

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North Island categories will take on the FRIENDS and Hunua Judith Collins and We laughed at the irony of us sitting slumped in Design and Layout Lynn Douglas Mr Bayly says upgrading the often challenge of the original PukekoheSo Park cir-we read the stories, without hearing much back once they’re done, however, Andrew Bayly say. lynn@thepost.nz the lounge wearing track pants, hoodies and pyafter reading Mill Road corridor project is funcuit layout, with the full back straight be- the article about Jim and Ena Broadhurst who will be celebrating 60 years jamas while commenting on the girls’ hair, make Editorial Manager Yana O’Gorman of marriage damental to the growth of the ing used for the first time at a Speed Works this month, we were contacted by a cousin of Ena who had lost touch. A few ll “The $1 billion Mill Road yana@thepost.nz up, dresses and personalities they portrayed. I emails and phone calls later and we hope it will be a happy reunion!

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Events race meeting from Friday 7 Sunday transport project is vital to meet can’t judge them on their make up choices when I Editorial Advisor Ngaire Deed “It will help improve road safe9 December 2018. the needs of the increasingngaire@thepost.nz popucan’t even do my own make up most of the time. growth areas Topping the bill to will be a rejuvenated lation and business development there is an entertainment factor Editorial Contributor Kylie Hall ty, support futureHowever We agree recent letter - Illegal Rubbish Dumping and improve access to new emfield of BNT V8 racers, in the Franklin area, and thekylie@thepost.nz these reality shows. 25 women, one man. Poor which will pit the We heartily ployment opportunities in Drury best ofthe thepure NZ V8 racers against a handful of endorse the sentiments contained in the recent letter ‘Illegal Rubbish pressing need to create addifella. This year I watched it for entertainEditorial Contributor Jessica Paton Dumping’.

My family members regularly drive from the top of the Awhitu Peninsula to jess@thepost.nz South. up and coming Aussie young guns.

As well tional capacity for the motorway ment factor of Nick Cummins- the honey badger.

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The amount of roadside rubbish we witness is horrifying, and whilst it increas“It would also provide an alas Fords and Holdens, there’ll be raucous network,” Ms Collins says.

I recognise him from before, his flowing blonde Like us on Facebook es in volume closer to Waiuku, there are multitudes of cans, bottles, cartons, plastic along curls flying down the rugby field in years gone by. ternative north-south corridor Toyota Camry machines and Nick Ross’s “National had promised to www.facebook.com/districtpost every metre blighting our landscape right up to the tip of the Peninsula.

While getting warped into the realm of the in case of a major disruption or superb Nissan Altima racer in a field which turn theFollow road into a major arterial our virtual pinboard on Pinterest Mayor Phil Goff announced welcome measures counteract ‘illegal dumping’ earlier show, I do have to remind myself that it is just a with their own blend of emergency on other southern arThe mighty Pirelli Porsches will to programme features two closely fought classes of racers. transport route into Auckland. www.pinterest.com/postnewspaper including an 0800 hotlineas tothey report dumpers. wantheads to get the us talking. us on instagram JDM style racing. Single seaters are terial routes. show and they really doRoss be a sight to behold scream early running inthis the year, chamBut theFollow Government’s decision However, our understanding is that the definition dumping’ twoHi-Q or more The characters you lovepionship to hate, with on‘illegal the agenda withisthe Com“The Government has instead down the back straight.

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Therefore the thoughtless people who regwe’re only seeing a snippet of recent what really wentevent, butrubbish ponents Formula First field once stripped back the project, despite is a major at the meetat the Supercar hot on his long-signalled at risk. post_newspaper ularly chuck pieces of rubbish from vehicles PORdo not meet thelikely definition of illegal dumpers, on, and what they wantheels us to see. again to have the crowd on the upgrade promising resilience ing, with the action-packed will be Aussie young gun Jack Smith, In order to fast-track this project, Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in Letters submitted to The Post are just uncaring idiots. if weon witness this weitstake any action? have your outspoken, your shyfavourite and the and fastthey Newspaper are those ofGovernment the authors and do not annecessarily reflect the their feetcan with endless racing actoviews the only part ofYou’ll the Auckland TERGROUP V8So Utes the bill, ashappening, as well as home lady Chelthe National or policies of The Post Newspaper. The Post Newspaper does not guarantee ones who get no airtime because they’re out It would be a wonderful initiative by The Post to investigate this very real (and growing) the source, originality, completeness or reliability of any statement, motorway that is vulnerable. It well as the mighty crowd pleasing tion over the weekend. sea Herbert. nounced theaccuracy, Mill Road project information, data, finding, interpretation, advice, opinion, or view presented, nor pretty quickly.

I already have my faves and know problem further, to raise the issue in a public forum and ask ‘just what can be done’? How does make anyhighway, representation concerning the same.

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• ofHi-Q Components Formula First ford’s decision to reassess Mill tacularabout GT3/4the cars will also provide their mark and take the next step on their and free up capital for Auckland week’s paper. I honestly had the time of my life, Send us your thoughts, Council to complain increasingly poor state our roadside verges.

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Above: Sue’s Faith torso.

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Often the pieces would arrive with a small card or note about the reason they were contributing—sharing their own stories of a family member or friend with cancer, or who had passed away from cancer.

Now 16 torsos have been created and assembled by a range of artists including Patsy Parkinson, Sue WyPaula Gee-Wanhill att Batchelor Conman, Jacqueline and Kasey Skinner are two Frances Woltman and Ross mums Lakin, Waiuku who are making Murphy. ll Sandra Holmes is a cancer survi- from a difference.

“I merely started the ball rolling vor. She took up mosaics when her After taking and without all the amazing do contribcancer returned and found therapy a trip something. It shouldn’t to Auckland with her family, utingPaula artistscouldn’t it simply wouldn’t havein New Zealand,” be hapin the art form. pening she said. but notice happened,” Sandra “I decided I would make help a piece The women contacted the number ofsaid.

Auckland homeless people Donna from Harcourts to donate to cancer research. Torsos City Mission and Women’s onBowden, the streets Refuge ofthe Auckland’s Pukekohe local branch is beare a signature item for me, and to see CBD.says how they could play a part Herthe kids in were also helping where it was needed. shocked, hind the showcasing human form seemed appropriate,” but theirof the one-of-aNow empathy shone number kind mosaics which will bea sold for of organisations she said. through. including Countdown and the research.

Sandra, who is largely self-taught Yanacancer Salvation O’Gorman have come on to provide “I had the privilege ofArmy meeting in the art of mosaics, asked for dona-yana@thepost.nz kits of food, clothing and water for and tions of small pieces of hearts, flow- Sandra first through her sister the homeless. her parents choose us to marers, insects or other cancer themed llthen “One of my sons “We’re ketup and their home. From therejust doing our bit. The peopieces constructed on mesh. The went to sell a man and pleSandra on the streets are still humans. wehim built up a friendship and idea was that she would use donated gave his chips from Theysome need to be looked after. invited me to help her raise pieces to assemble the torsos.

Burger Think King,” she said. it if it were money for this fabulousof cause.

As you,” Kasey said.

“I thought we may end up with “He chowed them down, They have also received donamy had passed away from another one or two torsos to do- and mymother son said, ‘can we tions ofthe water, Countdown have this horrible disease I jumped at nate— I never in my wildest dreams give him more?’” provided reusable bags chance,” shehome said. expected to receive so many amaz- After for them to returning to store things in, and Otaua Four of the released ing mesh pieces - largely from NewWaiuku, School Paula puttorsos out a will be are holding duringpost the month of May and will be a mufti day in exchange Zealand artists both experiencedFacebook suggestfor a can of food. on display, available at and beginners but also including do-ing creating care packag-for purchase The women are thanking Franklin Harcourts Pukekohe. nated items from Australia, Americaes for the people doing it for their support so far and encourrough, and TheKasey torsos have carefully been and the UK,” she said.

Skinner aging them jumped on board. designed by the volunteers so thereto keep supporting. “If She said it was humbling that so everyone helps we don’t go, are different styles to a a little, it makes a many artists were willing to be in-“When we to appeal real difference,” Paula said. don’t see it,” Kasey broad range said. of people. volved, and the result was an amaz“I “It’s a great example for wanted to help. You don’t our kids.

We’ve got kids, we want see a lot of homelessness them to acin knowledge it and see that Waiuku, so we knew we they can had to do something about it,” Paula said.

A personal experience with cancer prompted one local woman to start an idea for cancer research. Now other local and international artists have come on board to help, and share their experiences of cancer, in order to promote the mosaic torsos.

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FOR LEASE NEW Shop in Glenbrook.

Ready to open. Consent for Veg, fruit and some groceries. Good parking Ph: 027 4415 656.

12X5M Mancave – Double Hitop container, workshop/storage, with power. $250p/w. Ph: Sam: 021 671 960, 0800 924 858.

12X2.5 Sheila’s Shed – Hitop container, workshop/storage. $125p/w.

Waiuku Business Park – Phone Sam: 021 671 960, 0800 924 858.

OFFICE spaces for lease in the Waiuku Business Park Ph: Sam: 021 671 960, 0800 924 858.

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

FREE FREE Drop off depot for all your Metal, appliances, Electric/Electronic Waste Recycle All Your Stuff Ltd. Unit 1 Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku, Ph: 235 5769. www.recycleallyourstuff. co.nz

LAWNMOWING GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gardening, garden clearance, hedges. Clean, tidy and reliable. Call Brett 021 0211 7777 or 09 232 1276.

SUNDAY MARKETS AT RED SHED

Now selling Ice Cream 16 Jesmond Rd, Drury.

Family and friends of John are invited to a plaque unveiling on Saturday 24 November 2018, 2pm, Waiuku Cemetery.

A celebration of his life will follow at the Cosmopolitan Club, Victoria Ave, Waiuku.

WANTED PART-TIME home help required for elderly couple in Waiuku. Must be kind, patient, flexible, reasonably strong, and have a good sense of humour.

Remuneration to be negotiated. Ph 09 235 9651.

WINDOW CLEANING FRANKLIN Clean Windows & Gardens.

Windows professionally cleaned/streak free finish.

Soft brush - house wash, windows and gutters.

Contact Steve for a free no obligation quote. 022 343 9575.

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drury@centrallandscapes.co.nz

Friends of Otaua Combined Church

service to dedicate new church bell, 11:15am, Sunday 18th November followed by shared lunch at Otaua Bowling Club.

All welcome

Enquiries to Jo, 09 2352 715

Franklin Local Board meeting A meeting will be held on Tuesday 27 November, 9.30am in the Local Board Chambers, Pukekohe Service Centre, 82 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe.

Find out more: phone 09 301 0101 or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

PHONE: 09 235 7835

RENTALS

DEADLINE BOOKING: Thursday 4pm

HOMES WANTED WANTED

Home for family moving from the city to enjoy Franklin’s Country Lifestyle.

3 bedroom+, 2+ acres with shed or room to build one, looking to live within an hours drive to the city, left over cash buyers, under $1.3 million.

Call Scott today on 027 210 8887 or email s.mcelhinney@barfoot.co.nz

WANTED

Executive Style Home in Franklin.

Quality home, shed or room to build one, 1 to 10+ acres, convenient location to the motorway.

Left over cash buyers from $1.5m - $2m+ Call Scott today on 027 210 8887 or email s.mcelhinney@barfoot.co.nz

suitable applicant must: Be Honest and Reliable.

Have good communication skills.

Be able to maintain our required high standard of customer service.

Be confident to deal with our public and trade customers.

Be physically fit as some heavy lifting is required.

Be able to work in a small team environment.

Must have Class 2 Heavy Transport License.

Some Weekend work will be required.

If you think you meet these requirements please apply by sending your CV to:

MEET at Hamiltons'Gap, West Coast Road,Pollok

PICTURE FRAMING THE Framing Shed Custom Picture Framing.

Open by appt. Please phone or message to arrange a time. 027 253 4577, 235 0939, 31 Victoria Ave, Waiuku.

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Phone: 09 235 7835

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RENTALS Waiuku – 67 Hamilton Dr

2 brm, 1 bthrm, single carport

Now

$370

Orua Bay – 58B Wattle Bay Rd

3 brm, 1 bthrm, large decking, sorry no pets

Now

$370

Waiuku – 1A Martyn St

3 brm, 1 bthrm, no pets

2 Dec

$420

Waiuku – 21A Bowen St

2 brm, 1 bthrm, central apartment, no pets

Now

$450

Waiau Pa – 83 Percy Millen Dr

4 brm, 1 bthrm, dble carport, rural setting, pets considered

Now

$500

Waiuku – 4 Harbour Crest Dr

3 brm, 1 bthrm, single garage, fully fenced, pets considered

Now

$530

Waiuku – 5A Stonehurst Ave

4 brm, 2 bthrm, dble garage, pets considered, no lawns or garden area

26 Nov

$550

Waiuku – 21 Riverside Dr

3 brm, 2 bthrm, double garage, fully fenced

8 Dec

$580

Waiuku – 27 Ripple Gr

4 brm, 2 bthrm, dble garage, fenced, patio area

Now

$590

PLEASE VIEW ALL PROPERTIES FROM THE ROAD

Waiuku: 09 235 6946, 16-18 Queen St, Waiuku waiuku.rental@barfoot.co.nz OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm & Sat 9.00am – 1.00pm

CIVIL ENGINEER The Surveying Company Limited is offering you the chance to join our hard working and fast growing team of professionals in a well established Pukekohe based Surveying, Planning, Engineering and Resource Management Company.

Due to increased demand for our services, we require an experienced Civil Engineer in our office to work alongside our existing Engineering team and applications are invited from persons with relevant experience.

This role provides Civil Engineering and Project Management to clients across a range of land development focused projects. The successful applicant would be working a variety of projects from small to large scale projects including residential and rural subdivision design and earthworks, road construction plus drainage and resource consent compliance associated with developments and subdivisions.

The opportunity for further advancement in the company could be available for a successful suitable applicant.

To be considered, the applicants should • Have a positive attitude.

• Preferably be a Chartered Professional Engineer or be close to obtaining CPENG. • Be proficient in AutoCAD and 12d software, however training will be supplied for an enthusiastic applicant.

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.

• Hold a full, clean New Zealand Drivers Licence.

• Work well with others in a team environment.

Applications and/or enquires will be treated as strictly confidential.

For more information visit our website: www.thesurveyingcompany.nz or contact John Gasson on: (09) 238-9991, or email your CV to: info@subdivision.co.nz

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Auto 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

Aluminium Doors

Cleaning

Home & Office Cleaning

LAWNMOWING & GARDENING

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

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

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•Commercial & Domestic•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator

238 7701

Concrete

ACTUAL CONCRETE For all your concrete needs

Jaco le Roux - 021 912 245

ALUMINIUM Doors and Windows Repairs / Servicing / Security jwleroux@gmail.com|www.aluminiumdoor.co.nz

Lawnmowing

Ph: John 021 501 438 Drainlaying

Roofing

• FREE QUOTES •

238 7701

Maintenance AQUA-WASH PRESSURE CLEANING

HOUSE WASHING, driveways, fences, decking, roofs, gutters, Moss/mould treatments,Low pressure/kinder on your surfaces.

WATER BLASTING cold/hot, paint prep, pools, cowsheds, industrial premises, Drain cleaning.

Free Quotes Ph Grant: 027 747 3880

Painting

Septic Tanks

SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

0800 482 532 027 476 1306

PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING

Arborists

Registered Plumbers

Electrical Builders

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• All Work Guaranteed • Maintenance & Installations

FREE QUOTES

PAINTING ROOFS & EXTERIOR TEXTURED CEILINGS - SPECIALISED COATINGS Hard wearing coatings for most surfaces.

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

Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412

027 277 2346 | After hours: 09 235 9900 DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • RURAL • FREE QUOTES

Storage

• Domestic & Commercial • Renovations • Rewires • Home Automation (TV’s) • Inspections (Caravans)

Ph: 021 242 5253 or 09 235 3755

Caravans Counties Caravan Rentals Caravan Hire

• Accommodation needs • Ideal extra bedroom

Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen

235 3500

www.spekelec.co.nz

MITCHELL ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD

DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL NO JOB TO SMALL FREE QUOTES

0508 772 757

Mobile 021 533 585

Cleaning

STORE IT ALL

Call Simon Toll Free

Level 5 finishes • Wallpaper finishes • Fixing & stopping services • Commercial • Residential • Specialist coatings m: 021 451 778 | e: nzpaint_plaster@xtra.co.nz

www.nzpaintingservices.co.nz

Flooring

All Sizes

021 293 6250

Hosking Place, Waiuku

To advertise your trade or service: PH: 09 235 7835

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Brad’s basketball success Olympic Ambassador visits school in Pukekohe Brad Spicer, from Tuakau, was recently selected for the Under 18 New Zealand Hoop Nation Basketball team!

By Jess Paton

llThe 15 year old, now gets to travel to Melbourne with the team in January 2019 to play in the largest junior basketball tournament in the world.

“It’s so cool to have been selected!” said Brad.

“I didn’t think I would get selected for a New Zealand team, especially an Under 18 one!”

Brad was selected after a tournament for associations where there was people scouting the games. They selected the best players to make the New Zealand team up. Brad said “I’m excited but nervous to play the best

that I can!”

He started representative basketball two years ago and has been playing for the Onewhero Area School team since year five.

“My brother always played and I watched him and wanted to try it. The coach said if I made a team I could play!”

“I’ve always enjoyed basketball since I started and I just keep doing it more and more every year I play! My biggest goal is the NBA,” Brad said. “It would be great to get a scholarship somewhere along the line to get there!”

Brad was also selected for the NZ Secondary Schools National Athletics in a couple of weeks.

He was selected for high jump, long jump and triple jump, with triple jump being his favourite.

“I’m a bit nervous for it, especially because we have to go all the way down to the South Island for it!”

New Zealand Olympian boxer, Alexis Pritchard, visited Pukekohe Hill School on Friday 9 November as part of the Olympic Ambassador programme.

By Jess Paton

ll The school had a special assembly where Alexis told the children her story and encouraged them to strive for excellence, challenge themselves and have respect.

“I have been looking forward to this visit all week!” said Alexis. “It’s my only special visit this week! Alexisgot third overall at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and told the children how it took her 15 years to get that medal. She said “I’m so honoured to have the opportunity to fight for my country! I am Olympian Number 1196 - every olympian has a spe-

Olympic boxer Alexia Pritchard at Pukekohe Hill School. PHOTO: JESS PATON

cial number!”

She moved to New Zealand from South Africa in January 2000, with her mother and four suitcases, for a better life.

At nineteen years old she first walked into a boxing gym and was 21 when she first represented New Zealand. She placed fifth overall at the London 2012 Olympics.

Alexis explained that boxing looks violent, however she thinks it’s actually beautiful.

“It’s a game we play really, just two people trying to outsmart each other! I don’t like watching it, in fact I never watch it, I just do it!” She said “in my first fight I got punched in the nose and I cried! Fights usually last nine minutes and within one minute I lost my first fight!”

Not just a boxer and athlete, Alexis is also a physiotherapist. The kids were very excited to see her medal and loved her visit to their school.

Roaring start for local athletics club Tuakau Athletics Club kicked off their opening night on Wednesday 7 November 2018.

There were plenty of smiles and laughter as kids tackled a range of athletic events, from hurdles, to high jump and even sack races.

Great win for Pukeoware School

The club is run by parents and volunteers for kids of all ages. Club nights are on Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at John Lightbody Reserve, Escotts Road. They are all excited for another fun season ahead.

For more info, or to register online, go to https://www. sporty.co.nz/tuakauathletics Photos: supplied

Pukeoware School was the lucky recipient of 25 basketballs in Shade Systems NZ’s Love My Shade competition. The school was the first winner in a weekly draw to win 25 basketballs and carry bag, and at the end of the competition will be in the draw to win an installed 5x5m StarShade Structure valued at $7,999.

With summer just around the corner, don’t forget that we have some great Birkenstock in store including the Arizona, Gizeh & Mayari.

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