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Iconic Waiuku Centenarian passes away A Waiuku stalwart has passed away at the magnificent age of 109.

Beryl Baguley was born on 19 March 1909, a twin with sister Matilda.

Beryl, accompanied by close family and friends, including her son Eric, and his partner Kaye (pictured), celebrated her 108th birthday at Franklin Memorial Hospital in 2017.

Twins Matilda and Beryl in a photograph taken around 1913.

In 2015, as Waiuku prepared to mark 100 years since local troops fought in WW1, it was a special 106th celebration for Beryl who was born six years before the battles of Gallipoli.

Beryl looks elegant as she celebrated her 109th birthday in March this year.

Beryl passed away peacefully on 14 November 2018 at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Waiuku.

By Yana O’Gorman

ll Peter Thomson who mowed lawns for Beryl when she lived in her own home, said she was a wonderful lady. “She did really well. She had a great recollection of events.”

Beryl had an identical twin sister, Matilda, who passed away at the age of 102. In 2009, they were the oldest pair of living twins in New Zealand. According to information at the time, the mathematical chance of identical twins reaching the age of 100, was one in 700 million.

The twins were born in Auckland in 1909, but Beryl didn’t end up in the Waiuku region until shortly before the Second World War, when she moved to Aka Aka with her husband John.

The outbreak of war saw John drafted into the army, and then seconded back to Franklin, where he worked in the Otaua Cheese Factory.

When World War Two ended the couple went milking for two years on one of the Muir family farms, then had a ten year spell milking on Albert Holmes’ property on Misa Road, starting out sharemilking and later going halves with their own herd. The family remained farming until 1976 when they purchased a Sandspit Road property where Beryl lived until the grand age of 107.

“Matilda was more of a city girl,” Peter said, “but Beryl, she was always a country girl.”

Granddaughter Julie Ashworth said, her nana was a staunch lady. “She was a little lady. Little to look at, but very strong, and very practical. You knew you wouldn’t get away with anything.

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The people on the streets are still humans. They need to be looked after. Think of it if it were you.”

L-R: Kasey and Pauka are two mums making a difference.

To get in contact please email Paula on pobby21@live.com or Kasey Kaseyybullock@gmail.co m “We’re just mums, doing what we can,” Paula said.

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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 WyYana O’Gorman Paula 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 ple on the wehim built a friendship and Sandrastreets are still humans. idea was that she would use donated gave hisup 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.

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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. yana@thepost.nz

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by Simon Huggett COMMENTS & OPINIONS So often we read the stories, without hearing much back once they’re done, however, after reading the article about Jim and Ena Broadhurst who will be celebrating 60 years of marriage this month, we were contacted by a cousin of Ena who had lost touch. A few emails and phone calls later and we hope it will be a happy reunion!

Last time I said I was going to be serious as I had a bone to pick. All good that’s been We agree recent letter - Illegal Rubbish Dumping buried for now.

The for my first film hascontained in the recent letter ‘Illegal Rubbish We funding heartily endorse theshort sentiments Dumping’.

My family regularly passed the initial phasemembers and will hear the drive from the top of the Awhitu Peninsula to Waiuku.

The amount of roadside rubbish we witness is horrifying, and whilst it increasresult at the end of November. esI was in volume closer toof Waiuku, thereon are multitudes of cans, bottles, cartons, plastic along watching a bit the X Factor every blighting landscape right up to the tip of the Peninsula. the boxmetre the other night.our Robbie Williams Philreceived Goff announced welcome is aMayor judge and a huge ten million measures to counteract ‘illegal dumping’ earlier this year, 0800 hotline toareport dumpers. pound payincluding packet foran his short stint as However, our understanding that the definition of ‘illegal dumping’ is two or more judge.

Louis Tomlinson from OneisDirection rubbish sacks, or large items as couches. Therefore the thoughtless people who regscored four million pounds assuch a judge. ularly chuckIdol pieces rubbish fromgot vehicles do not meet the definition of illegal dumpers, American hostofRyan Seacrest theybetween are just uncaring idiots. US So ifdollars we witness this happening, can we take any action? paid $10 – 15 million It would be a wonderful initiative byaThe Post to investigate this very real (and growing) to host that show and Katy Perry made problem further, to raise the issue in a public forum and ask ‘just what can be done’? How massive $25 million as a judge. On the other are other areas tackling this? How often does our roadside rubbish get collected by Counchannel Mel B from the spice girls got paid cil? The awful state of our roadside verges is certainly distressing to those of us who care $3 million to judge on Americas Got Talent. for the state of our environment, our waterways and our Harbour. Let alone the picture exciting characters in Franklin. If you see To sit and hit the red buzzer. presented to visitors looking to enjoy our ‘clean, green’ environment. the cameras about in the new year come The Kardashians signed a contract reOne thing is for sure. In our relatively rural area of Auckland, the roadside rubbish signing with the E channel for $150 million. say hello? The NZ Woman’s Weekly called cleaning schedule is not going to happen more frequently unless numbers of us phone again recently to follow up on their story Kris Jenner had the original idea nearly ten Council to complain about the increasingly poor state of our roadside verges. about New Zealand’s richest moggy ‘Joeylong years ago about a show on her family and If you care, we urge you to take the time to do just that.

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You even made it on the Whether I get funding for a short film or Name supplied, Franklin. not after that I am going to attempt to make front cover too.”

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- Continued from page 1 “But she was always happy, she’d have a smile on her face. She was always happy to see you, and she’d give big hugs. Beryl also had a brilliant sense of humour, Julie said. Living a long life gave Beryl lots of wisdom that she enjoyed sharing. “She had lots of words of wisdom.

She’d tell us how life used to be,â€? Julie said. “I’m lucky to have that, and I try to instil that in my children. We are a privileged society, but we so often forget that, especially if the wifi’s not working.â€? Beryl also played the piano accordion, was a dress maker and a keen bowler.Â

“She kept active, and was the patron of the Waiuku Bowling Club,�

Peter said.  As well as reaching incredible age milestones, Beryl lived through some historical milestones. She lived through two world wars, and was around for many inventions, from medical breakthroughs like the creation of penicillin and pacemakers, to the arrival of televisions, microwaves and the internet.

Friend of Beryl, Betty Hamilton said she will miss her. “In the earlier days I used to take her into town for a hot chocolate,â€? she said. Beryl had two children, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A celebration service will be held at St Andrew’s Centre, 85 Queen Street, Waiuku on Wednesday 21 November at 1pm.Â

Waiuku Beryl meets with local MP for Hunua Andrew Bayly on her 107th birthday. She was later treated to a special service at the Senior Citizens meeting where they able to read out her letters from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.

LOCALS ASSIST IN RAGLAN SEARCH Local Karioatahi Surf Lifesavers were part of a joint emergency services search on Saturday 17 November 2018, after a 17 year old was swept off rocks at Papanui Point near Raglan. Police were notified around 1.30pm, that the teenager, from Te Awamutu, had been swept away. He had been in the area with three others, believed to be fishing. Police Search and Rescue, Coastguard, Surf Lifesaving and Westpac Rescue Helicopter all assisted with the search.

On Saturday it was suspended due to the conditions. The search resumed on Sunday 18 November, with Police leading assisted by Raglan and Karioatahi Surf Lifesaving Clubs, and Coastguard Northern Region. The search was conducted around Papanui Point however the teen was not able to be located. Meanwhile on Saturday 17 November, Surf Lifesavers at Port Waikato’s Sunset Beach assisted in three rescues.Â

Lifeguards level up Surf Life Saver Alex Taylor from Karioatahi SLS club has been named as one of 20 lifeguards to attend the National Lifeguard School. The training will upskill them to Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) highest lifeguard qualification – The Advanced Lifeguard Award.

20 lifeguards from around the country will be learning about some of the more difficult and demanding emergency situations surf lifeguards can face, including mass rescue scenarios, helicopter operations, search and rescue operations and working alongside other agencies including NZ Police, Fire and Emergency, and St John in complex scenarios and technical rescues.

The school takes place from December 7 to 9, at Fitzroy Beach in New Plymouth, where candidates will be taught theory and practical skills, run through acted scenarios, and tested physically and mentally, to try to attain the Advanced Lifeguard Award.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand National Education Manager Belinda Slement said, “This year we had 46 applications and only 20 places in the school to offer, so the lifeguards selected to attend are already the cream of the crop. They’re already out there saving lives on our beaches before they reach this school, but going to this level will ultimately help their local beaches be a lot safer.�

Belinda added “This is the super-elite of our training.

Around the country surf lifeguards get faced with a varied level of complex situations, and these advanced lifeguards will be skilled in how to direct their patrol members when challenging situations happen. These are the people selected from their clubs to learn the most technical skills and to put that to use in the most challenging situations when lives are on the line. Also remember that they’re all volunteers, which is just incredible. We are so thankful to have such a passionate group of people who dedicate their own time to helping others.�

Last season 5200 volunteer SLSNZ lifeguards nationally clocked up more than 230,000 patrols hours on the beach, carried out 1062 rescues for people in life-threatening situations and helped another 2375 people in potentially dangerous situations.

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AUCKLAND WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER On Tuesday 13 November, Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter W2 crew were tasked to Awhitu at 1.40pm to assist a female patient in her 60s suffering a medical complaint and in a critical condition. Unfortunately the patient died and Westpac 2 was stood down enroute and returned to base.

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FIRE & EMERGENCY ROUNDUP PUKEKOHE WEEKLY 08/11 Motor vehicle accident • Digger on fire • Report of smoke (car doing burn outs) • Privately monitored fire alarm (false alarm) • Medical call 09/11 Report of fire • Privately monitored fire alarm (false alarm) 12/11

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Privately monitored fire alarm (false alarm) • Motor vehicle accident • Privately monitored fire alarm (false alarm)

SAFETY MESSAGE: How are those smoke alarms going folks? Do you have the right type, the right number for your house and in the right place? If you’re in doubt you can always approach your local Brigade.  Check those smoke alarm batteries and give the alarm a clean. If you have long life alarms, take the time to give the vents a vacuum and test that they work. It’s an old message but - SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES.

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Fill the grid so that every row and every The 2018 Festival of Flowers at St Andrews Centre, Waiuku, was a great success. People of all 3x3 square contains ages from all the digits 1 to 9 over the district and even Auckland, came to enjoy the floral displays and markets at this year’s event themed ‘A crafty a-fair. Raewyn McConnell said “all the special umbrellas all sold as well so that is really amazing! It’s come together so well and we are glad of everyone’s work!”

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Student art show impresses Year Seven and Eight students from all around Waiuku held their art exhibition recently.

This exhibition featured around 95 per cent of the Technology roll of 400 students currently attending classes at View Road School.

The Art Exhibition was opened by Ruth Tate of Evaluation Associates.

Sue Walsham, Art Technology teacher said, “Our exhibition represents artwork produced in the visual art room over two years. The visual art programme focuses on key elements, line, shape, tone, texture, form, patterns and colours. Students worked with unfamiliar materials and also with media that is known, however in new and unfamiliar ways. In this day of digital imaging and processing there is still a place for crafting, drawing and learning about the various properties of media.”

She said students used ‘hands on’ skills and techniques that required perseverance and concentration.

The work was of outstanding quality, which was reflected by parents and members of the public who attended who said it was a wonderful expression and fabulous for young people to explore the arts.

“Fantastic work, obviously brilliant teaching and an opportunity for self expression,” said one, while another added, “Great exhibition, clever kids with great talent.”

Sue wishes to acknowledge and sincerely thank all those who helped set up and create the amazing space.

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Teachers are facing bigger workloads and more responsibilities without any additional staffing or time. The union says there aren't enough resources available for supporting children with additional learning needs, and they feel the Ministry of Educations offers did not address workload issues, extra learning support or ways to stem the growing crisis in recruiting and retaining teachers.

Franklin Primary School were out and about in Pukekohe, holding their signs. They met at the Pukekohe Town Hall for a union meeting before marching to MP for Hunua Andrew Bayly's office.

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Bob said he enjoys distributing the Hydraulink products. "They look after us. They have conferences, which are always fun, and a chance for this Pollok boy to get out and explore."

While venturing from Pollok to Waiuku was once Bob's biggest trip, he was recently in Canada during Hydraulink's annual conference, hence the special visit to Waiuku by Hydraulink management. When asked if he could expect another certificate for 40 years of service, Bob nodded. "You bet," he said. Lee agreed. "He might just be the last man standing."

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35 years of service and loyalty was a certificate awarded to Waiuku’s Bob Udy last week.

Bob, owner of Hall and Hyland Ltd celebrated 40 years of business last year, and has this year been awarded for being a longstanding Hydraulink distributor for 35 years, one of the longest for the company.

On Thursday 15 November, a small gathering was held to celebrate Bob's milestone.

"I've been part of the business since 1983. It's amazing how time flies," Bob said. Co-director of Hydraulink, Lee Short, said it was a pleasure working with Bob. Bob began a mechanics apprenticeship at the age of 15, and got 93 per cent in his exam, the top score in New Zealand. He has been working

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The Cat Cage There he was, tail held high, wandering about in the cool of the evening, right after his dinner, when it happened, out of nowhere the stray Tom Cat struck, he struck fast, well planned, and furiously attacked, Simba did his best to protect, defend and to escape but the wild Tom was too well planned in his attack, and Simba got severely bitten, the victor wandered off, proud that he had once more exercised his domination of everything in his dominion.

Limping home, familiar things was all Simba wanted, up on the bed where he would be safe and warm for the night, and close to those who loved and cared for him. But the bite had infected him and as the night wore on a raging spark of infection became a full blown debilitating disease. Then the fear and reality kicks in, this means a trip to the Vet, and that means a “Cat Cage” and a “Car.”

After running and hiding, he eventually climbed up on a spare bed in the warm morning sun, his hiding place was discovered, the door closed, capture, Cage, Car and then the Vet, the dreaded “Two C’s” Cage and Car. The vet in their kind and compassionate way spoke quietly and compassionately, the wounds were attended to, injections administered, back into the dreaded cage and car, but that meant fleeing to the safety and sanctuary of “Home.” 1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” Job 1:7 “And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou?

Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, from going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.”

You see, Satan is just like that stray Tom Cat, he is prowling his domain, planet Earth, and gladly pounces on anybody and everybody, inflicting the bite of Sin and Death, throwing his power about and forcing domination and subjection to death on all he can.

When Satan infects us, we so often also have the dreaded “Two C’s,” of “Coming to Jesus” and “Confession.”

Like the cat in the story, we slink off and hope that “time will heal” when time usually means that the infection of sin get so great that death ensues.

Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

We are so often reluctant and slow to “Come to Jesus” and when we do

come, confession is almost a “Blame Game” as it was everybody else’s fault.

Daniel 9:5-6 “We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments: Neither have we hearkened unto thy servants the prophets, which spake in thy name to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people of the land.” We have Daniel who is so much like Joseph, in whom scripture also records no hint of sin, they sort of look like Jesus Christ, but Daniel is casting his lot in with his sinful Nation, and is accepting that he is part of their sin and shame.

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.” As the old scripture song goes, “Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,” so why do we freeze in Fear of the dreaded “Two C’s?” This scripture admonished us to “Come unto me,” Hebrews 2:17 “Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto [his] brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.”

Hebrews 4:15 “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Jesus is just like the Vet in our Parable, he can administer tender and compassionate care, and much needed first aid and healing, but firstly we must “Come to Him,” Confess,” cast ourselves into his committed care, and let him select and administer the cure, when so often we want to dictate the terms and conditions, as well as the cure.

Hebrews 2:13a “And again, I will put my trust in him.” 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” Matthew 1:28 “Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

Simba made a speedy recovery, but lingering inside with caring humans is a very safe place to be, the same applies to when we are “In Christ, and Christ is In Us,” for lingering often and long in his presence means that it is much harder for that ole Tom Cat - Satan, to get to us, to do us harm, as we are always safe in the arms of Jesus, so curl up in his lap today, and bask in the warmth of his love and tender mercy.

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Youth MP ready for action Aspiring politician Will Ford will get a real taste of life as an MP when he goes to Parliament next year.

The 17 year old from Waiau Pa has been selected as Youth MP for the Hunua electorate at Youth Parliament 2019.

MP Andrew Bayly picked Will after a rigorous selection process that involved a diverse group of students from throughout the electorate.

“I was impressed by the calibre of the candidates who applied to be myYouth MP and I want to thank everyone who went through the selection process,” Mr Bayly says.

“We have some outstanding young people in the electorate and it was a tough job having to pick only one person. Will impressed me with his confidence, intelligence and knowledge of politics and I’m sure he will make a great job of representing the young people of our electorate.”

The ACG Strathallan Year 12 student is planning to study law at university with the ultimate goal of moving into politics.

He was stunned when he heard the news that he’d been selected, he says.

“I could see a lot of people had applied and that it would be really competitive so I was shocked but very happy.”

Will says his interest in politics is relatively recent and was confirmed when he became part of the Strathallan mooting team that won the Waikato National Secondary Schools’ Mooting Competition.

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Will Ford who was named as Andrew Bayly’s Youth MP for 2019. SUPPLIED

argue a legal case before a judge based on the facts of a problem.

Will says he thoroughly enjoyed the process and the competition.

“You have to be diligent - because it’s really hard work - and disciplined in your thinking.”

And he thinks those skills will come in handy when he attends Youth Parliament.

The six-month programme begins on March 1 2019 when Will’s training as a Youth MP starts. It will help him understand his role and prepare him for Wellington.

He will join 119 other Youth MPs on July 16-17 to learn about the government decision-making process and share their views of New Zealand youth alongside the country’s leaders. They will sit on select

committees, ask questions of ministers and debate legislation in the House.

Will has to submit potential topics to be discussed, deliver projects and connect with young people in the electorate to make sure he understands their views.

Some of the issues he’s already identified an interest in exploring include addressing mental health problems in schools, and improving education systems and NCEA standards to make our students more competitive internationally.

He says he’s really looking forward to being involved and trying his best to represent the views of young people in the electorate.

“And it will be cool to see where it all happens.”

Bowled over by local pottery talent The Pukekohe Pottery Club will be presenting an exhibition just in time for Christmas.

The club was founded in 2010 by local pottery enthusiast, Dr Hawi Winter. Along with Pukekohe High School and the wider Franklin community, over $8000 was raised to secure a kiln. Since then the club has thrived with a growing group of permanent members and a great flow of interested people joining from time to time to try their hand on Tuesday evenings at Pukekohe High School, room B2 from 6pm to 9pm.

It’s a very casual affair with no subscription or membership fees or expectations to attend every week. Hawi said, “It’s important for the club to allow a lot of freedom. We want this to be an accessible creative out-let that people can tap into whenever the need arises without pressure to commit.

It’s $7 per session and you come when you can.” There is no tutor, but members, both advanced and novice, pool their knowledge to assist and support each other; there’s always new developments that are collectively researched and attempted.

At this time, members produce hand-built works, which means there are no pottery wheels and everything is made with various sculptural techniques. However, some members privately ‘throw’ pieces at home and complete them at the club.

“I’ve been a member for six years and it’s been an absolute blessing for my mental health,” said Angela Forman, “I come here and completely get lost in the process of working with clay, it’s such a grounding material. Excuse the pun!” Cheryl Bristow agrees, “I’ve been a member for three years and I’ve really surprised myself with what I have achieved here. It was only meant to be a relaxing hobby, but I’ve won an award at the Franklin Arts Festival and sold several pieces now. It’s become an unexpected passion!”

A long standing tradition at the club is that anyone who comes to investigate whether pottery is for them - always leaves having made a pinch pot, even if that’s the only thing they ever end up making. A pinch pot is the most simple way of creating a useful little bowl out of a lump of clay.

This inspired the theme for this year’s group exhibition; Bowls!

‘Bowl Cut’; a curated show of unique hand made functional and sculptural bowls opened on Tuesday 13 November at Franklin Arts Centre, with a formal opening on Saturday 17 November, where members of the public can meet the potters and inquire about joining the club. All works will be for sale, in time to be bought as Christmas presents.

The Pukekohe Pottery Club have collectively been producing work for this exhibition over several months and are excited to showcase this to the public.

From left to right, Angela Forman, Cheryl Bristow and Iris Tscharntke, preparing work for the exhibition. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

The kiln loaded with bisque ware. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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ll But for a racing pigeon, it’s the stuff of dreams. A chance to take on the big guns in a long distance race, means they’re cream of the crop - the real high fliers.

A recent call out on Facebook regarding an injured pigeon, saw me exploring the little known world of pigeon racing. Local, Rod Harding, is a beginner racer and explains that training for racing pigeons starts off with free flying in a loft area. Confident birds are then released into the outdoors to get their bearings. The need for food brings them back (they really are just like kids) and once they’ve got that routine sorted, they’re taken short distances away from the home property and left to fly back, with the release distance become greater as the bird develops their homing skills.

Rod tells me there’s some decent bucks to be made in this quirky sport.

(Now I’ve got your attention!) “The big federation races are just beginning. I’ve divided my team up for each race, as the money can be lucrative. The other week a guy won over $3000,” notes Rod. And the big bucks get even bigger offshore, where million dollar prize pots are up for grabs.

There can be well over 1000 racing pigeons vying for poll position during the short races, with numbers dropping back to around 300 for the long-

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Rod with Choc the pigeon. Not his favourite (don’t tell her!), but we reckon she’d win ‘Miss Photogenic’. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

er distance specialist races. Winning birds receive the glory, extra treats, and the possibility of a harem to continue on that great racing pedigree. It’s a sport with the royal seal of approval too, with the Queen rumoured to have around 200 top notch racing pigeons.

So are all birds created equal? “I do have a favourite,” confesses Rod. “Number 433. She’s just a plain looking hen, and her mother was also my favourite. She flew Invercargill to Auckland three times, and now her daughter is my most consistent racer.”

Occasionally things don’t go to plan, with a pigeon going off course and ending up just a wee bit lost. So if you find yourself eyeballing a fit looking pigeon, check to see if it’s got a leg band. That should provide contact details for the owner, who’ll gladly arrange for it to be collected and returned. “If they don’t come home, it’s like your kid not being at the gate after school,” says Rod. And if you’ve been looking for a sport with a bit of difference, look up your local pigeon racing club and become a high flier.

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Sunny skies greeted visitors to the first official open day at Watercare’s Waikato’s Water Treatment Plant, Tuakau on Saturday 10 November 2018.

Around 85 visitors aged from five years to 80 plus enjoyed a series of hourlong tours around the plant. The Watercare staff who operate the plant acted as tour guides, not only explaining how equipment worked but adding in many colourful anecdotes along the way.

It’s the first-time visitors have had a behind-thescenes glimpse of the Tuakau plant since it opened in 2002.

Watercare operations controller, Stuart Urquhart says the plant uses fine membrane filtration that prevents tiny micro organisms such as giardia and cryptosporidium from passing though.

This is some of the most 10 sophisticated technology in the country “Everyone asked really good, thoughtful questions and our team really enjoyed

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Watercare process technician Scott Llewelyn with young visitor, Tumairangi Hancy. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

the interaction. Most people have no idea about what goes into turning raw water from the Waikato River into a-A grade drinking water that flows from our taps and everyone gained a new perspective about the work and skill involved in achieving that.”

The Tuakau plant produces 150 million litres of treated water per day. Most of the visitors came from the nearby Tuakau and Waiuku communities, although two families travelled more than 60 kilometres from the North Shore. Plant staff were especially pleased to see residents, who live close to the plant.

Following the success of the open day, Watercare may look to open the Tuakau plant again.

In the meantime, anyone wanting to learn about the wastewater story should pay a visit to Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant on 23-24 November. Bookings are essential. Please contact: open.day@water.co.nz

Watercare has recently obtained the resource consents for the proposed upgraded wastewater treatment plant (to be called the South Western Plant) to service the community and anticipated growth in the Wauiku, Clarks Beach and Kingseat areas.

Watercare has organised a Community Liaison Group meeting to discuss with the community its proposed upgrading programme and monitoring of the environment.

Please contact secretary: Alistair Shanks 021-702 227

Community hub a step closer The new Port Waikato Community Hub is progressing rapidly and is a step closer to reality after Waikato District Councillors decided to approve a $100,000 grant and $500,000 targeted rate funded loan to the Sunset Beach Surf Lifesaving Charitable Trust for the construction of the hub, which will replace the current Community Hall. ried out around the matter of Malcolm Beattie, President of erosion and climate change.

Sunset Beach Surf Lifesaving The funding is conditional on Club, explained they filed a building and resource conresource consent, to rebuild sent being granted. That is unthe 25 year old premises der way and a final version of a of the Sunset Beach Surf Memorandum of UnderstandLifesaving Club as well as ing will be ratified in due course. the Port Waikato Hall, which The hub will replace the curneeds to be replaced due to rent community hall, next door erosion. to the current surf lifesaving club. “After the hub is done we

By Jess Paton will remodel the club over about a 15 month period. This will in“We thought to bring it all clude the kitchen, sleeping fato one and make a communicilities, etc.” ty hub for the people,” said MalMalcolm said it raised a lot of colm. “It’s a $2 million dollar conversation in the community project.” and that he received a lot of critMalcolm said after the Counicism. “We are just guardians for cil sent out the proposal and the community hub, we won’t submission, 66 per cent said yes and 34 per cent said no. “Now, in own it! But it’s moving along well now. We will open it freethe next three months, this will hold, so no debt to the commugo ahead.” nity or the club.”

“We aim to start building it in “I’m really excited about this!

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Port Waison and then our clubhouse afkato is a small community and ter that. It’s been a two year prothe people need a good facility. ject to get to this stage!”

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Public Meeting

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Seymour MP. Monday 3 December, 6pm at the Tuakau Town Hall, 70 George St, Tuakau.

Share your views on the End of Life Choice Bill and hear from MPs on both sides of the debate! All welcome.

at 2pm. Other than “Christmas” there is no set theme this year.

A new festival has been Instead, the parade is announced for Pukekohe. running in conjunction The Pukekohe Onion Pukekohe Police are with the Pukekohe Festival will be held on Vegetable Growers Sunday holding 9 December the followAssociation, who are 2018, in ing the Town Square. 1 x Silver items: celebrating their 100 People of all ages are necklace found yearin anniversary! invited to the free festival

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in their lives. The new adult sessions are on Tuesdays, from 7pm to 8.30pm, at the Anglican complex on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe. Contact Jan on 0274 521 366 or email: pukekohecommunityaction@xtra. co.nz for more info.

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Ward Street which runs from 10am to Pukeko4pm. Some of the finest he, 1 x Silver bracelet found on Nelson street eateries in Pukekohe will ly 9.40am on Tues- be in thePukekohe, square. The day 1 x Gold bracelet found at PukeSaturday, 1st December will be MC’ ed by multiday 28 August, Pokohe, 1 x Gold Bangle found in Pukekohe, 2018 from 10am-1pm at Saturday, 24 November award winning kiwi Te Alyssum Cafe, Franklin lice were called to an A tradesman’s tool yellow and black 2018 at belt, PokenoA School, Radar. There will be food, Arts Centre, 12 Massey Pokeno Road 1 from address in Pukeko- drinks, music rugby bag and54contents, set of Weight Lifting and enterAvenue, Pukekohe.

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Awhitu and Glenbrook to Middlemore HosFranklin Local Board makes decisions ROUNDUP November 28, 2pm – Waiuku Community Hall pital in a stable conabout your community facilities such PUKEKOHE WEEKLY as parks, playgrounds, halls, pools, dition. “Police have sports grounds, more. • Medical • Building firelibraries - falseand alarm then tracked the ve23/08 Private Fire alarm false alarm This is your chance to find out what hicle allegedly used Medical the Franklin Local Board is doing in 25/08 in the shooting to your community, ask questions and Motor Vehicle Accident another address in 27/08 share your ideas for(x2) your local area.

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Laura Langman visits Waiuku for Netfit 75th celebrations for local rugby club Local teacher runs marathon for cause Laura Langman, who was recently selected for the Silver Ferns, visited Waiuku again on Sunday 19 August to take a Netfit session.

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This isyear the third Laura has visited WaiSeven oldtime Alexia Thomas from Pukekohe has been selected to represent • BAIT •herself, ICE •and LONG LINES •forOUTBOARD SALES & SERVICE uku the second time Netfit.

New Zealand and compete at the Australian Arabian Youth National After the session on from Sunday saidto “I was Championships 31Laura August 2 September. Alexia will be the youngest so impressed with the juniors! They’ve really member of the team of seven youth from New Zealand.

Christina Stilwell, Assistant Principal of Tuakau College, ran the 2018 Queenstown Half Marathon on Saturday 17 November, but not just for fun.

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come a long way!”

She ran with her son George to raise awareKim Voigt, Netfit organiser, said it was a Due to the high costs of taking a pony overAlexia was selected for the team due to ness for a rare genetic condition her other son, seas, Alexia will compete on a borrowed pony privilege to welcome Laura Langman back to her amazing results and her passion for Henry, lives with, called Williams Syndrome. at the Australian Championships. The event Waiuku.

“Once again we were delighted with Arabian horses.

“We were both so happy with our results!” takes placed at K Ranch in Sydney. the turnout and Laura delivered a fun, fast eryl@countiesmarine.co.nz | Web: www. countiesmarine.co.nz said Christina. “I did the half marathon in Alexia will travel over to Sydney two days Alexia and her Bee Mine Netfit session.

Wepony wish Springdale Laura everything of 3.22 and George 1.36. It was a stunning day in before the competition to train on the pony Tonight (an Arabian Riding Silver Pony)Ferns had an inthe best with her upcoming camQueenstown and a beautiful course!” and spend time getting to know it before they credible season.

They champaign.

Her Waiuku fanswon can’tmultiple wait to see her Leading up to the half marathon, Christina compete. She will complete in handler classes was feeling excited and anxious. “I’m looking pionships at A&P back on thetogether court,” she said.shows around the and riding classes at the championships.

North and were thirdlucky in the forward to meeting people on the walk who LauraIsland, said she feels really toLead haveRein is a wonderful opportunity for her,” Ponyselected of the Year Class Ferns. at the Horse of the Date “This are likely to ask about Williams Syndrome bebeen forTitle the Silver “I know High Low High Low High cause of the T-shirts we are wearing. This hapsaidamum Kristie Thomas.

“It isand an incredible few ring-ins from Karaka Papakura.

Year Show.

They were also awarded the North plus there’s a lot of work to be done but I’m looking Christina Stilwell and her son George. PHOTO SUPPLIED Puni Rugby Club has a pulse. That’s what Tue1 Aug 04:533.4 m 11:141.4 m 17:303.4 m 23:471.5 m pened last time we did the Auckland marathon Staunch Puni man PaulaFowler is keen.

Wellachievement for such young rider.

We are Island Hi Point Youth Award of the show at the forward to justJack getting into camp andPaul gettingWed2 Aug 05:543.4 m 12:161.4 m 18:363.4 m club stalwart Kani instructed about six years ago.” Despite the weather not known rugby physiothe Kevin also a who live with the condition, so the family want incredibly grateful NewMcQuoid Zealand is Arabian North Island Arabian Championships for the Paranihi, now thejust President, to tell this started.

I feel really lucky andthe really Thu3 Aug 00:541.5having m 07:003.4 m 13:191.4 m 19:403.5 m looking great then, she said “they can’t keep this starter, his father been manager of Puto raise money for the New Zealand Williams Horse Society and their connections in Aussecond for time.

Their seasonManukau ended with being meeting ofthe the Counties union’s grateful opportunity to be on the team.Fri4 Aug - back 01:551.4 m day.

08:023.5 m 14:161.2 m 20:353.6 m old girl down!”

Syndrome Association (NZWSA). ni teams in the tralia, for making this experience possible.” awarded the Auckland Arabian Horse Club club delegates inget 2014, just months Laura said “The ball skills, cone tracks and there’s Syndrome elements ofaffects it that we doin everyday. and bring raised in to Netfit what we would do Not many players a second chanceafter so I’m SAT5 Aug Williams one 10,000 We try The money will go towards operating The Tipene team may bem something of anmband tracks, 02:471.2 m 08:553.6 15:061.1 m 21:223.8 A give a little page has been set up to help Puni withdrew competition Season Hi Pointfrom Youthsenior Award, again for the when they’re in an ANZ team orhoped Superformer Netball teams, to give girls and clubs a tastegenetic of what mateit is they do before games and in trainings.

Wewhich try to will really wanting to make it the best opportunity people and is cause by missing costs for the biennial NZWSA camp, unknown quantity, though it is 03:321.1for m 09:413.7 m 15:490.9 m 22:033.9 due to lack Alexia fundraise her trip.

To donate, gomto second yearof innumbers. succession. At six years old, Sun6 Aug rialabsolutely in DNA. Henry diagnosed withbe the con- so be heldbe in ducking January in Lyttleton. Christina is the Steelers prop relevant Lee Lidgard front. She said they will keep it really andwill specific.” keepwas Netfit going. “I’ll touring I won’t out to take Netfit all the I can.” h mon7 Aug 04:130.9 m search 10:223.8 mAlexia m 22:414.0 m givealittle.com and Thomas.

Alexia won both the Handler and the Best ions are By very changeable.

TheBest photos below dition in 2004, at only eighteen old. national coordinator for the association and There likely haka, 16:290.8 as Campbell Burnes time, butwill we’ll stillbe beataking as there manywas requests as we can and getting around to seemonths the countryside!”

Sarah Wall developed Netfit to help netballhe conditions vary—from millpond All the best Alexia!

Ridercan awards againstariders up toone 17 years. Tue8 Aug 04:520.8 m 11:013.9 m beat 17:070.7 m 23:174.1 m are roughly people in New George on a social media role. when St- Stephen’s famously the In regards to offers for clubs forPuni nextin season Laura There said “obviously it’s200 been a really busyZealand week just gone andtook so that’s a decision at the forefront ers stay netball fit. When asked how much of 05:300.7 m 11:384.0 m 17:460.6 m 23:544.2 m late 1970s.

Jack played in that game.

Four years on, and that pulse is gradually Wed9 Aug heading in to this week. It’s a work in progress.” this is incorporated into Silver Fern trainings, their team to play getting stronger, with the club about to blow Thu10 Aug“They • BAIT • ICE • LONG LINES • OUTBOARD SALES & SERVICE - brought 06:080.6 m 12:164.0 m up 18:250.6 m us- beout 75 candles on its birthday cake. fore they went on tour.

We rolled out there Fri11 Aug 00:324.1 m 06:480.6 m 12:554.0 m 19:050.7 m Franklin United - 18 aUgUst The weekend of November 23-24 will see and hit them as hard as we could. That didn’t son leading.

Twenty-six teams assembled for the seaSAT12 Aug 01:124.1 m 07:290.7 m 13:364.0 m 19:470.7 m tales told, some of them true, and plenty of work. On-field justice didn’t work. We thought In second place was a team from Pukekoson’s second tournament at Buckland Bowl01:544.0 m are 08:130.7 14:193.9 20:320.9 16th Grade Conference old-timers reconnecting to a club they hold Sun13 Aug ‘These guys toomfast andmChampions too fit’, mso wehe securing three wins and 24 ends skipped ing club, which was again, Open Triples. The 02:403.9 m the 09:000.9 mwith 15:083.8 m Junior 21:241.0 - this season AugLeading dear to the heart. The Friday night will see a mon14 just enjoyed theway day and did well atmteams the afterour

by Rob Nasey with his wife Cheryl at two and weather was very good, somewhat warmer dinner, at which 75 years of Puni rugby memomatch.

A United’s lot of good players came Franklin 16th Grade team Tue15 Aug 03:323.8 m 09:531.0 m Counties 16:043.7 m 22:231.1 mtook -out the AFF/NFF an able lead in Jan Larsen. Buckland prothan for the first tournament a month ago If this is you,flooding collect black. out of that college,” he recalls. ries will come vided the third and fourth placed teams with with a lot less wind to contend with as well.

Conference season, thus them proWed16 Aug 04:313.7 m league 10:541.1 m this 17:093.6 m 23:311.2 m earning your person The Puni XV will run out in the old blue colFromprize 10aminon the Saturday will be matches Rex Hayward, Mike Moffatt and Angie KendTeams from quite a wide area were repremotion to 17th Metro in 2019. eryl@countiesmarine.co.nz | Web: www. countiesmarine.co.nz Thu17 Aug 05:393.6 m 12:031.1 m 18:233.7 m from thefrom Waiuku at the club, junior and Rippa to the cenours, which changed to the current maroon all (three wins and 20 ends) in third, just edgsented, the furthest away being Te KauwhaLed by coach Lloyd Petersen for two years, the team Netball Office on a Tipene (St Stephen’s) Fri18 Aug 00:441.1Puni m 06:533.7 13:141.0 been m 19:373.8 in the mid-1950s. hasmalways a m trepiece Puni XV versus ing out Barrie Flatman, Lynette Rayner and ta who are very regular supporters of this of many bigplaying snapper being caught in won Division 1 in 2017 for promotion to this Counties Sports SAT19 Aug 01:541.0 m 08:063.8 m 14:210.9 m 20:434.0 m whanau-based, local community club.

It Conference does Oldthe Boysnext festival match.

George Harris in fourth with three wins and event. his spring, you just won’t catch too many of Saturday oritphone year. Joined this season bymFranklin United numbers playing theClub game – inm coach Tony “We’ve kept low-key. It’s not about bashing Sun20 not Aug have - big02:550.8 m 09:103.9 15:200.7 m 21:404.2 19 ends. The next event is in four weeks, the First place went to a composite team with Fishing he them.the The key on is to spend time on the waoffice Siblythere (whowere last year coached3s, theplus Franklin to wins and 17 ends skipped by Hetty Bolthe Premier RippaU19’s and team each other up. It’s about celebrating the club mon21 2018 annual and popular Christmas Hams. It will four Aug 03:490.6 m 10:054.1 m 16:120.5 m 22:294.3 m 235 8813. er ter at every opportunity. Gurnard, trevally Under 9s.the team have worked hard and it shows incher and this milestone,” says Jack. victory), theirwith Jo Cheung at two and Leeane Poul- be Triples this year rather than fours.

Kindly donatedalways save the day so Tue22 Aug 04:390.4 m 10:534.2 m 16:590.4 m 23:154.3 m by and kahawai “We’reWinning grateful and humble the support Jack himself,can now 60, and Paranihi, 61, will results.

10 of their 13for games, they also scored the August 29th -m7:30pm byfall Farm Source y don’t into the trap of only fishing for Wed23 Aug 05:240.4 m 11:384.2 17:420.4 mcommu23:564.3 m we get from sponsors and the local strap on the boots, as they did during the 2018 most goalsWaiuku and hadCosmopolitan the fewest scored against them. The Club was snapper.

- got on 06:070.4 mthe 12:184.2 18:240.5 m - our season, as will a clutch of other Counties Ma-Thu24 Aug nity. with game and boysWe know Metro will be amstep upkeeping in intensity and will be d try Meanwhile, down on thesupported river reports club00:354.2 alive,”msays Jack. nukau and Puni rugby men.

Waiuku Netball proudly by of Fri25 Aug 06:470.5 m 12:574.1 m 19:030.7 m preparing over summer for their next challenge. re some great whitebait catches are filtering my coaching as the players AFC Men’s First Team for He01:124.1 had mto doublecheck with those in the Former Counties Manukau lock/flanker AnSAT26 AugFirst 07:270.7 m 13:333.9 September 8thm- 19:420.8 3:00pm emily Team : Franklin 0 v mTakapuna been through.

Happy days! up,tekani want to know that you have three seasons. know that Puni RFC wasUnited in fact established in3. PIC Player 16th Franklin United Youth Academy. thony Jakeman is suiting as is the union Back row: Noah Parker, James Curac, Callum Mead, Francisco Gatica Garces.

Cosmopolitan Club 01:483.9 mWaiuku 08:050.9 m 14:103.8 m 20:211.0 m 16-18 Queen Street, Waiuku of the Day: Charlie Reserves Middle row: Rochelle Gray (Manager), Maverick Hayes, her Josiah Tapp, Joshua Cathcart, Eddie Harris, Kaenan Gray, pper Just to keep interesting is Sun27 Aug appropriate knowledge and Tracy attained NZ Foot1943, smack-bang inHeather. the midst of WorldTeam: War II.Franklin chairman Craig things Carter, a passionatehere PatumaLloyd Petersen (Coach). Front row: Deen Petersen, Adrian Shackelton, Pavan Khun Khun, Cody de Lange, Marshall Ph: 023 11085 02:253.7 08:441.1 mleave 14:493.6 m area 21:021.3 m the-club United 0 vmTakapuna 4. the r in a little snippet from a021 diary by in mon28 Aug have the ability to help them ball/Oceania FC B Licence “You can always but hoe man who even strapped onwritten the boots Robertson, Jakob England. www.barfoot.co.nz 03:063.5inside m 09:271.3 m I’m 15:353.5 m 21:501.4 m proud win. Coaching in the woment in 2015 and she is aiming for is always you. sure they are my friend Johnston who has MarspentTue29 Aug 2017 to helpShane the numbers at struggling September 26th- 7:30pm en’s game has provided difher A Licence now, which is keeping themflame hemsays.amarua.

Steelers assistant coach/centurier many years fishing the Manukau Harbour.

Wed30 we Augare 03:553.4 m 10:171.4 16:313.4going,” m 22:521.6 Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club PUkekohe aFc -18 aUgUst ferent learning opportunities the highest qualification in that there is no doubt, Jack. on centurion Grant Thu31 AugOf04:573.3 and Heand wasWaiuku at oneclub timedouble a keen shark fisherm 11:201.5 m 17:433.3 m for me. I deliberately sought football. She is currently the For further information big weekwill be there, former Steelers halfback ItFor was derby day last Saturday we welcomed our more information oron to Puni’s findasout about have Henson man and really knows his stuff: becoming a member, visit: www.csfc.co.nz them out as you are never head coach for the AuckKevin Farrell, the union’s RDO Jeremy Wara, end, please visit the club’s Facebook page. neighbours Waiuku AFC to Bledisloe Park for our rear‘As we pulled in the fourth long line of the finished article. I’ve had land Football Federation’s Source: LINZ. daylight Saving: Please note that tide times have been ranged fixture.

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Pulling it up slowly we both peeked to see tion and teaching. I am very NZ U17 Women’s Team that Waiuku knew a win would seal the AFF ChampionQuality Maintenance of Boat Motors, n what was on it. At first I thought we had a much looking forward to this competed in the World Cup Support your local Coastguard unit in Waiuku Trailers & Electrical ship title but it wasn’t going to be easy for them as our lads eep.

Franklin United Football big bronze whaler as we could see its nose new challenge”. two years ago. gave absolutely everything to make it a very competitive Sales and services of new Evinrude Engines Club has recently appointed the and the leading edge of its pectoral fins.

Operations Manager Jim There is a lot of publicity game, which it was from start to finish. its new coaching team for ere Its head was very wide indeed. So wide Evans says “At Franklin Unitaround women in sport cur20 years experience he Kentish Hotel - 30 August - 7:30pm Eventually, Waiuku ran out 2-1 winners and from itsPukeNRFL Senior Team for in fact I thought this may be my biggest ed we want to keep evolving rently, so an appointment kohe AFC, we say congratulations Waiuku Association 2019. tem- bronzie yet. I think it may have been too if Latest diagnosticto equipment and giving our players in the like this is a pivotal point for Men - Women - Children - All Ages Football Club on their promotion and title. for: Johnson – Mercury – hat. it hadn’t have been bitten off clean behind Franklin area the opportuniwomen and for the FrankExcellent Self Defence, Fitness, Discipline In other games, Pukekohe Men’s 3rds picked up a Heading the team will be Yamaha – Suzuki ng the dorsal fin!’ ty to learn new things in their lin United Football Club and Tracy Wrigley.

Tracy, a local Opportunity for international about pickup pleasing win, whilst theAsk Men’s 4thour team were beaten the Shane 2nd estimated that bronze whaler to aspirations to becoming betTracy will most likely be the to Pukekohe, has been inSaturday September training & competition and delivery Western service Springs. against AFF Division 7 champions, lingbe 11 to 12 ft long when it was alive and ter players. Tracy is passionvolved in coaching at a Senior only female coaching in the (Traditional Okinawan Weapons, Sai Bo, Tonfa) Our Men’s 1st team player the 286 day, sponsored by Cosmopolitan Clubof the great Ph: Rossof027 2332 n the Waiuku often wonders at the size ate about Franklin football Northern Region Football Club level since 2015. Tracy Ph: Ray Irving: 021 115 9380 or Franklin Law, went to “retired” striker Michael Smith... here: or 238 3033 that had chomped the shark in half and she has proven that she League in 2019. With three returns to the Franklin area ors openwhite 3pm, Prizegiving starts at 4pm Denise Walker: 021 354 208 who is still claiming his “goal” today! ecrecleanly with just one bite. Scary eh!

156B Manukau Rd, Pukekohe is committed to learning and years’ experience coachafter being involved with PaResults as follows: Men’s 1sts vs Waiuku - 2-1 loss.

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Goal scorer: Daniel Colville. Men’s Reserves: Postponed.

Dojos Pukekohe - Waiuku Hokitika - Westport This in: article is supplied by- Counties Sport looking forward to working Team, Tracy knows what to Premier Division Team last ecMen’s 3rds vs Ellerslie, 2-1 win. Goal scorers: Roy Collin, Drury or - Maraetai Beach - Whakatane Fishing Club.

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Pukekohe's Natalie Olwage is paving the way for women in her industry.

By Yana O’Gorman

Having always worked in customers service areas, and 'office jobs', she decided she needed a change and got a job at Kennards Hire Pukekohe. Less than 18 months on, and Natalie has become the first female branch manager in New Zealand, now working at the Papakura store as Traffic Branch Manager.

Natalie set the record in New Zealand to be the fastest to go from service person driver to branch manager.

"She's not scared of getting in there and getting her hands dirty, from doing deliveries, pickups, seeing customers and building her brand," said RG Constatino who worked with Natalie in Pukekohe.

Dealing with customers is a highlight for Natalie. "I've done it for most of my adult

life." She said she always enjoys seeing faces on the workers when she shows up to a site. "It's very good. They never expect a woman to arrive, so seeing their faces when I show up with 50 barriers is always entertaining.

I've had guys come out and look and then carry on working, while one time about five of them came over to help."

Natalie said no two days are ever the same. To be the first female branch manager is an achievement Natalie says is "awesome."

"It's showing other women that they can do it too. Nothing is impossible."

"When I started there were only three females at Kennards across New Zealand," she said. By July 2018, there were three just in Pukekohe, with more women in Kennard Hire stores throughout New Zealand. "It's opened the door I think. It's created an attitude of 'If I can do this, you can do this'," she said.

inaugural Christmas Parade

Putting together the first ever Christmas Parade is no small feat, but it’s one that organisers hope will really take off.

By Yana O’Gorman

As well as working full time, Natalie is a mum to two kids.

"They're my everything." Her husband works a night shift, so there is a bit of juggling, "but it's good."

She encourages women in particular to give things a go. "Don't be scared to take a chance," she said. "You can achieve anything if you believe it. Just go for it."

Allen Grainger is one of them and is calling for everyone in the community to be involved. “We think it’s a great way to meet the community and to unite everyone,” he said. The parade is planned for Friday 14 December 2018 at 6.30pm. “It is the first one, so we’re just really getting the ball rolling,” he said. It’s really a call to groups, businesses and organisations to get involved, and put in a float.”

At the moment the ‘committee’ is just four people who want to see an exciting event for their community. “We hope kids get dressed up and come down on their bikes and scooters.”

Local carol singers have been organised and the guest of honour, Santa Claus, has already RSVP’ed. The floats will assemble at McDonald Road, Pokeno before ending up at Pokeno School.

For more information or to get an entry form, contact Allen on 021 858 133 or Carolyn on 022 179 2002.

Illegal dumpers still rampant

Waka ama club building on proud history

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ACCOUNTING With the iconic Tuakau Bridge as their backdrop, members of the Waka Tangata O Te Awhinamai Waka Ama Club take to the water to hone their skills. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

They’re as young as five, and as “mature” as forty-eight, and they’re growing in numbers. By Kylie Hall The Tuakau based Waka Tangata O Te Awhinamai Waka Ama Club have got their sights set high, with the goal of sending crews to the 2020 Waka Ama World Sprint Championships in Hawaii.

If you’ve got a great work ethic, mental toughness, have a thirst for learning and can swim (always handy for water based sports!), then you might just have what it takes to be successful at waka ama.

Waka ama, or outrigger canoeing, has a long and strong history in the Pacific. Historians note that centuries ago, due to the size of New Zealand’s huge trees, more and more waka were able to be crafted as single hulls, without the need for a float, or ama. In later years as more Maori travelled abroad, they saw that the waka ama tradition was still alive and well in other Pacific countries, leading to a resurgence in the 1980’s. With 15 teams training between three to five times a week, Club Chairman Bruno Tarapa says their club is keen on growing numbers

even further, and they’re interested in all ages.

“We race all year round, but our main regattas are the Te Puku O Te Ika Regional Sprint Championships held in December, and the National Sprint Championships held in mid January,” says Bruno. “This year our masters 40s women’s team qualified at Nationals to compete at the World Sprints held in Tahiti, and they made it to the semis. There were over 35 countries competing.”

Not keen on tipping out? Don’t worry, it’s pretty rare on the river, as there’s not much swell to content with. And if you’re not keen to get on the water, the club is also on a fundraising mission to fund the build of a waka storage facility, so gear can be kept secure. So if you’re water skills aren’t too crash hot, maybe your fundraising skills are!

You may be wondering if Maori heritage is a pre-requisite? Not at all. “All are welcome,” enthuses Bruno. Currently, Kassidy Temara aged five, is the club’s youngest paddler and Pene Cooper has the honour of being the club’s most senior member at the grand young age of 48.

Any age will do though, so grab a paddle and have a go.

Illegal dumpers are still actively littering our communities and Mayor Phil Goff has made approach to the Government to have harder penalties.

Auckland Council successfully prosecuted their second illegal dumper in two weeks recently.

The offender, caught for dumping in Wiri, South Auckland, had previously been fined for dumping green waste in Franklin.

In July a commercial truck was caught on council surveillance dumping a large amount of inorganic material. A second dumping was recorded the following week at the same location.

“I’m pleased this cowboy commercial outfit has been fined, but given their blatant disregard for our environment, the penalty needs to be tougher,” said Mayor Goff.

“Having offenders spend their weekends cleaning up rubbish around the city, for example,

would be a good case of a penalty that fits the crime.

“This is brazen recidivism from a commercial operator with no regard for the ratepayer.

“We’ve made approach to the Government to amend the relevant legislation because the penalties under the Litter Act 1979 are clearly not an effective deterrent in 2018.”

Earlier this month another commercial dumper was identified in South Auckland.

The offender in that instance was fined $3,500 plus costs for dumping concrete and soil on three separate occasions in Mangere. “Litter and illegal dumping cost ratepayers more than $1 million in removal costs alone last year,” said Mayor Goff.

Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspected illegal dumping activity by phoning 0800 NODUMP (0800 663 867) which is the 24 hour illegal dumping hotline.

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The following meetings will be held during November 2018. All meetings will be held at the Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia unless otherwise stated.

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COUNCIL Waikato District Council

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Note: In the event that the business of any Committee is not concluded on the advertised date, the meeting may be continued on a later date scheduled by the Committee prior to adjournment.

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RELATIONSHIP PROPERTY – EQUAL SHARING UNDER REVIEW

It is well known that if you are in a relationship for three years or more, there is a presumption under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“PRA”) that relationship property is to be divided equally. However, many Kiwis believe that this can be very unfair as found in research published by Otago University this year. Currently, the only way to avoid that is to enter into a Contracting Out Agreement or “Prenup.”

The presumption of equal sharing under the PRA is now being reviewed by The Law Commission which has published a set of recommendations for change.

The Law Commission’s report reflects upon the societal changes that have occurred since the PRA was passed almost 40 years ago. Amongst these changes are that many partnerships are becoming relatively shorter and people are entering into those partnership later than before. Accordingly, people have often accumulated assets and sometimes a significant amount of wealth before they enter a relationship. The question is: Is it fair where one partner brings a home to the relationship that that home should be shared equally between the partners after as little as three years together? Many say “no!”

Whilst the Law Commission is recommending a departure from the presumption of equal sharing under the PRA, it is also recommending greater powers to share in trust property and greater sharing in future income.

The basis of the Law Commissions reccomendations are summarised as follows: 1.

The family home should no longer always be shared 50-50. If one partner owned the home before the relationship, only the increase in value during the relationship would be shared.

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People who have children, have been together for 10 years or more, or who have built or sacrificed careers because of the relationship would be eligible for Family Income Sharing Arrangements or “FISAs”. Under a FISA, couples would be required to share their combined incomes for a defined period following separation, so that the economic advantages and disadvantages of their relationship might be shared more fairly.

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A Court should have greater powers to share trust property when a trust holds property that was produced, preserved or enhanced by the relationship.

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The rules should continue to apply to all marriages, civil unions and de facto relationships lasting three years, unless the partners enter into a Contracting Out Agreement.

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Partners should still be entitled to share equally in all relationship property, subject to limited exceptions.

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Children’s best interests should be given greater priority under the PRA. This includes giving the primary caregiver of children a default right to stay in the family home in the period immediately following separation.

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score A range of measures to promote the just and efficient resolution of PRA matters and to address behaviour that causes delay and increases costs. This includes making sure partners properly disclose to each other all relevant information about their property, whether or not they go to court.

The Law Commission’s recommendations will mean significant changes if passed and we will be watching developments closely.

In the meantime, if you are considering entering into a relationship and have accrued assets, you should speak to a Lawyer about a Contracting Out Agreement.

Give us a call at Arnet Law and let one of our straight talking lawyers sort it out for you.

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