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Christmas is back. Now that we’re nearly there, I can openly share my love for the season. I feel like it’s a great time as you can actually talk to people and wish them a Merry Christmas, without feeling weird for talking to strangers for no reason. I bought some solar lights and hung them up along our fence at the flat, so people walking past can see them twinkle. It’s definitely no Christmas Lights House, but maybe this is how it begins... one light at a time. Someone was out for a sunset walk and commented on them, and it made me stoked. If other people can feel a bit of joy from some coloured lights, then mission accomplished. We also dug up an old Christmas tree which some of the old flatmates left behind, which we decorated over the weekend too. Of course, real Christmas trees are always the best, so this year, we’ll have two. Why not? I can’t remember not having a real Christmas tree, but I do remember one year we almost didn’t have any tree. We’d left it pretty late and all the trees were sold out, so we headed down to the back of my best friend’s farm, grabbed a saw, and cut a branch off a tree. Yes, a branch. It was a very sad looking ‘tree’ but thankfully we’ve pushed the hurt aside and manage to laugh about the time we had a wobbly, wonky branch for Christmas. This could be a nice time to talk about the fact that it’s not about what your tree looks like, but who you share the season with, but really, we wouldn’t have won any pinterest awards for that year! At the end of the day, I can’t even remember what I got for Christmas, but the memory of the branch lives on! I hope your trees are something spectacular this year, and if you want to get in the Christmas spirit, hang some fairylights on your fence. You wont’ regret it. Merry (almost) Christmas. All the best - Yana
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News in brief
Back-log after truck tips Police were called to Kingseat Road on Monday 10 December 2018 where a logging truck had overturned. The incident occurred at around 9.27am. One lane was blocked while the scene was cleared. There were no reported injuries.
Appleby Road incident Police were called to a report of an assault on Appleby Road in Drury about 4.15pm on Sunday 9 December 2018. A police spokesperson said it appeared the assault occurred between people known to one another. One person sustained a cut to the arm, another was taken into custody.
One dead following workplace accident A person has died following a workplace incident in Papakura on Saturday 1 December. The person had been working on a subdivision on Settlement Road, Papakura, when he was reportedly buried by soil. Police were called to the scene around 1pm. The person was transported to hospital in critical condition, however they later died. The incident has been referred to WorkSafe.
Fatal crash on Kingseat Road Police and emergency services attended a serious crash on Kingseat Road, between Costello Road and Day Road on Friday 7 December 2018. The crash occurred around 9.45pm and the driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene. The driver was trapped in the vehicle which had rolled. Kingseat Road was closed for a time. The Serious Crash Unit have been notified.
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Last week we spoke about planning your Christmas outings and having a plan about being safe. So this week it’s about going away for your holiday. Over the next month or so, a great majority of people will head away for a holiday somewhere. You should start planning now about securing your house while you are away. Have a look around your yard, put away anything that could be used as a tool or instrument to force entry to your house, garage or garden shed. Make sure all your locks are secure and sturdy. Arrange someone to keep an eye on your house, someone who can actually come and have a look around the property, clear the mail, draw the curtains at night, put some lights on, that sort of thing. It is good to let your neighbours know you’re away and if someone is checking on the property. Tell them who it is and what sort of vehicle they have so they will know the house is being checked and not burgled. Tell the neighbours if you see any strange vehicles or persons at your house to ring 111. We would rather check things out than a burglary be commit-
ted. If you have an alarm make sure you activate it when you go away, surprising how many homes have alarms but they are not used. Shut, lock, close all the doors and windows and check that it has been done before you go away. Leave some contact details with someone so that if required you can be contacted. It is about making your property safe while you are away, so take some time leading up till you go away to do the above. Lastly on Friday night Waiuku was awash with Police, and there was great number of locals that would have been stopped at a checkpoint somewhere. I know the local Waiuku staff alone breath tested just under 200 drivers and what was really pleasing was that they all passed. It was good to see a number of people were being sober drivers as well. Remember it is not the Police that make the roads safe, it is you the drivers. The Police only do checks to make sure everyone’s abiding by the rules and if the rules aren’t being followed we take action. So it was good to see that result. Keep it up. Cheers Woody
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Valley School’s travelwise team were out giving away coffee cards to parents and caregivers on Tuesday 4 December.
The 2019 Firefighters Calendar has taken on a new look for the year, featuring the ever popular firefighters alongside Child Cancer ambassadors. According to Firefighter Tony “Scottie” Scott the new look calendar fits with the new direction of Fire and Emergency. “We’ve had a great time pulling this calendar together. The kids have added another dimension to it and our people were really excited to evolve what has been a favourite calendar for many people. “Each month tells a story; not only the photos which are definitely hero shots but the kids and their individual stories really resonate. It’s great to be keeping it real,” says Scottie. The calendar was first produced in 1990, and has raised over $1million for Child Cancer Foundation. The calendar costs $15 with up to $3 from every calendar going to Child Cancer Foundation. To buy a calendar go to: www.childcancer.org.nz
The travelwise team (who we met in last week’s paper) are encouraging people to walk to school. “You can walk to school with your kids,” said Alex. The team of seven year six students have been instrumental in helping this year. “They give it their all, and they’re passionate about safety and their school,” said teacher Jenny Davis. Helped out by Auckland Transport’s Kurt Maxwell, the team have implemented new programmes, including the Park n Walk. Parents are encouraged to drop their kids 400m away from the school and walk with them, or they can ride their bikes,
AT’s Kurt Maxwell And teacher Jenny Davis. Front: five of the seven from the travelwise team, Courtney, Eva, Alex, Ella and Abbie.
or scooter to school as well. “We want to reduce the stress of parents during and to school,” Alex said. If we park and walk, it makes sure the kids are safe,” said Abbie. While working with the Police, the team also got to use the radar to see the speeds of cars travelling past their school in the morning. “The highest speed we saw was 56km/h,” Alex said. The slowest was about 19km/h. As part of the team, the students get to reward others for walking to school, and last week, also handed out coffee cards to parents utilising the park n walk programme, by parking at Colin Lawrie fields. “There’s lots of traffic around school time, and cars can’t find parks. It’s hard for kids to walk
and we could get hurt,” said Alex. He said this is why it’s important to park away from the school and walk, with the aim of parking 400m away from the school. “Less speed, less harm,” said Abbie. Teacher Jenny Davis said it’s a great way to teach kids the road rules. Most of the travelwise team walk, scoot or ride to school, and say even if it’s raining, it’s possible. “ If it’s raining, you can use an umbrella and jacket,” Courtney said. Jenny said the travelwise programme has been invaluable to the school. “It’s all about safe practices around Valley School. We are tucked away, so road safety is very important for our students.”
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Pukeoware School recently held a mufti day to support their annual Christmas Gifts appeal. In exchange for wearing mufti, the children were encouraged to bring along a new toy or gift to be donated to Waiuku Family Support Network, enabling other local children to experience the excitement of opening a gift on Christmas Day. Left: The children from Pukeoware School’s Ako Timatanga with some of the gifts to be donated to Waiuku Family Support Network. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Local Iwi warmly welcome the team from Sunset Beach SLS. PHOTO: FACEBOOK
A special welcome home parade for the Sunset Beach World Interclub and New Zealand IRB World champions was held on Saturday 8 December, put on by the Port Waikato community. The parade celebrated the Sunset Beach surf lifeguards helping New Zealand become the World Champions for Inflateable Rescue Boat (IRB) Racing, Shane Edwards winning
one gold and medal and Taylor Shrimpton winning two gold medals, and New Zealand placing third overall in the world. The community was out in full force in green and yellow, the Sunset Beach SLS colours, as the teams paraded around Maunsell, Mission and Ocean View Roads on surf club vehicles. Local iwi welcomed them back, followed by speeches from various community members.
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A new defibrillator is in town, thanks to the Waiuku Business and Development Association and Waiuku Rotary. The proud announcement came last week, Friday 7 December as it was installed outside Sunset Surf ‘n Turf. Town Manager Sharlene Druyven said it was huge for the town. “It is wonderful to have this potentially life-saving technology in our town centre, and it is really easy to use. If you think someone is in cardiac arrest all you need to do is follow the steps on the sign at the AED unit by calling 111 and give them your location.” The ZOLL Automated External Defibrillator is in the town centre and is accessible to anyone who might need it, 24 hours a day. It was all made possible thanks to the finan-
cial support of Waiuku Rotary, who covered half of the cost, and the Franklin Local Board’s recent Waiuku Community Safety and Placemaking grant. In the new year the suppliers of the defibrillator, AED NZ will be holding a free training session for Waiuku businesses and their staff who would like to learn how to use the device. This will be in late January, early February. The WB&DA would like to thank the Franklin Local Board, Coral Timmins from Auckland Council and Waiuku Rotary for their contribution to this project. “A big thank you also to Julie Powell from ‘Sunset Surf n Turf’ who has allowed us to install it on her building and to ‘Osborne Realty’ who surrendered their advertising space to allow for the AED device,” Sharlene said.
Rain breaks record Tuesday 4 December 2018 was a record breaking day for Auckland. A record breaking hour in fact, with the wettest December hour between 8am and 9am, with a total of 31.4mm of rainfall. It was also the second wettest summer hour on record, surpassed only by 8 January 1975, which was recorded at the weather station in Mangere, where hourly records began in 1965. (Info: NIWA)
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Stumped Here is an interesting problem that is not so common these days, “Stumped.” In the very “Old Days” roads were tracks through the forests and undergrowth, or you just forged your own way, but every now and then, you got “Stumped.” There stuck against your axel barring your way, was an old tree stump that a previous person had cut down so that they could pass that way, they chopped down the offending tree, then drove their cart or waggon over it, but your lovely low slung cart or trailer is now stuck. If you were very lucky, and it was old and rotten, a little HorsePower and you were on your way, at worst, you had to somehow back up, out with the axe, lower its height, and continue to the next obstacle. Off Road 4WD vehicle often face this problem, stumps are not so bad, but a large bolder wedged underneath are very bad.
Are you “Stumped?” Here is a verse that addresses something that we oft ignore, and often when we deal to a sin or a failing in our lives, we chop it down to remove it, this tree of sinful action, then turn around and find it overpowering us once again from behind. Job 14:7-9 “For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.
Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; [Yet] through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.” Warning; if you ever cut down a corrupted sinful tree out from your life, you can be so sure that when you go on your way, Satan will sneak up and carefully water that stump, and it may be ancient and very dry, yet it will immediately bud and bring forth branches, it will come back bigger than ever before to harass you.
Romans 11:16 “For if the firstfruit [be] holy, the lump [is] also [holy]: and if the root [be] holy, so [are] the branches.” Psalm 52:5 “God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of [thy] dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.” Malachi 4:1 “For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.” Satan is the “Root” and his children are “the Branches.” We need to be so careful with bad habits or desire, to completely remove them, a light prune, or to chop it off at ground level, will never suffice, we then must dig it out, roots and all. Ephesians 3:17-19 “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with
all saints what [is] the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.” Here we have good trees in our garden, being rooted and grounded in love, they can withstand pretty much anything Evil can throw at them, but back to Job, if the worst happens, and all you have left from a disaster sweeping through, you still have a “Stump” and the sweet rain of the “Love of God,” will soon have these trees of “Holiness” sprouting and blossoming and fruiting the Fruit of the Spirit once more.
In the Far North of Australia, there grows the Baobab Tree, now the ancients tell the story that it was such a beautiful tree, far more beautiful than any other trees in the forest, that after much complaining about the Baobab Tree, they finally ripped it from the earth, tipped in upside down, and planted it back into the ground. When they looked at the results of their actions, the Baobab Tree there with its roots waving skywards, it still was a beautiful tree. All the other trees of the forest saw how beautiful the Baobab Tree still was so they ignored it and left it, so that is why it grows out there away from other trees. If life seems to upend you, be a Baobab Tree, be absolutely beautiful and continue to grow.
Here is a story about Jesus Christ, Isaiah 53:1-2 “Who hath believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, [there is] no beauty that we should desire him.”
You may feel like a Baobab Tree, or a dry stump in a dry land, just totally useless, not that pretty, but to God you are absolutely, drop dead gorgeous. Remember that Jesus Christ grew up as a tender plant from a very dry stump in a very dry land, sort of like a Baobab Tree, no matter how much your past has tried to destroy and to obliterate you, your stump can once more blossom and grow abundantly, your beauty is in your “Growth,” so, “But grow in grace, and [in] the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him [be] glory both now and for ever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18. If you think you’ve blown God’s plan for your life, rest in this. You my beautiful friend, are not that powerful.
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Advent Boxes bring Christmas cheer to Waiuku Advent boxes will again make an appearance in Waiuku shops this December. This is the fifth year St Andrew’s Centre has liaised with local retailers to introduce Christmas cheer into window displays. The brainchild of Waiuku resident Gaylyn Wills, the Advent boxes have a theme each year. This year it is Christmas symbols. Each box displays a handmade scene using figurines, artwork and other materials put together by St Andrews volunteers. The boxes are opened progressively over the 12 days prior to Christmas. Each day a town crier announces the openings, reminding people about which shop to visit. At midday a box is opened and its contents are revealed. A few carols follow the openings, to help onlookers get in the Christmas mood. “I got the idea when I was reading a book about something that was happening in England,” said Gaylyn. “They were using little changing sheds at the beach. I thought we could adapt that idea.” Many of the shops participating this year have been involved from the start. Some have commented that it is a pleasant way to include carols, since many shops no longer play recorded Christmas music. But while retailers quickly A Smart Water pilot in early childhood centres was so successful it’s been run again. The 20 minute Smart Water show hosted by Chris Lam Sam (a former Funky Monkey) is all about water – what we use it for, the rain cycle, water songs and how to save water. The show, aimed at three to five year olds, took place at Suits & Gumboots in Pokeno, and Tuakau Learning Centre on Monday 3 December. Smart Water Coordinator Michelle Templeton said the show aims to provide children a greater understanding of how water gets from source to tap and encourage them not to waste it. “There are more than 300 early childhood centres in the sub-region and water play is a key part of the curriculum particularly in the summer time. Encouraging childcare centres to be mindful of their water use without compromising children’s play and learning experience could have huge
Gaylyn Wills with the Advent box to be opened on Christmas Eve. got on board with the Advent box idea, Gaylyn said the public took a little longer. “I think a lot of people were unsure at the beginning. They wouldn’t stop and sing with us because they thought it was a gimmick to make them spend money or go to church. But they are getting the idea now that it is nothing to do with that. It’s just celebrating Christmas. I see it as a way to tell
the Christmas story in a modern way. What people do with the story is up to them,” she said. “The Advent boxes are fun to do. We’ve got a good creative team that love doing them and this our way of saying ‘Happy Christmas, Waiuku.’” The first box in this year’s series will be opened at midday on Thursday 13 December at St Andrew’s Op Shop in Waiuku.
Preschoolers get water smart
Students at Suits & Gumboots in Pokeno enjoying the show and learning about being water smart. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
water-saving potential.” The centres that participated really enjoyed the experience and learnt a lot about water, why it is precious and why we should look after it. Each child was given a pack including a resource booklet and a shower timer.
A Smart Water song and music video has also been developed for young children and more smart water play ideas for children can be found on the Smart Water website: http://www.smartwater.org.nz/ smart-water-play
College kids contribute to environment
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Getting stuck into the dirty work needed to help support our environment didn’t turn off the keen kids from Waiuku College. During their recent Environmental Camp, the year 10 students trekked slices of the Awhitu Peninsula coastline, collecting and clearing garbage that careless beach users had left behind. They hunted down lurking litter and terrible plastics at Irwin’s Gap, Cochrane’s Gap and Hamilton’s Gap. “The students collected the rubbish, then hauled it back up the long hill to base camp for sorting,” said an impressed Anna McNaughton from Beachcare Awhitu. Creative talents were given a chance to shine also, with students designing additional sign boards to convey environmental messages for this summer’s eager beachgoers. Hammers got a workout too, as the students nailed together rodent traps to help protect native wildlife from pesky predators. We love seeing the youth of our communi-
Pops of colour are added to beach signboards in the hope of attracting the eye of beachgoers this summer.
ty taking care of their environment. Today’s positive actions will impact what our world feels and looks like in the future - their future. Well done kids!
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MG Beans caffeine hit for Tuakau MG Beans, a new coffee kart, has come to Tuakau and owner Marcel Gallichan is eager to get involved with the community.
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The kart opened to the public on Saturday 1 December at the Tuakau Christmas Parade. “This has been a ten year dream of mine!” said Marcel. “My business mentor asked if he could buy this for me to get it started, so it’s a gift really!” Marcel said he loves the culture around coffee and he loves the social aspect. “I love the art of coffee! I’m not necessarily good at the art on the top of the coffee but with takeaway cups that doesn’t matter so much!” laughed Marcel. Marcel said “it’s a great opportunity from a Christian point of view to reach into the community and be involved and support the community.” He said it’s not about the money, but blessing the people. “Money is not the primary focus!” A new deck has been built around the kart with chairs for
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and Potato. The awards was no easy feat though, with judges visiting the restaurants anonymously during a three month period. “Each dish is judged on how well thought out they are, from the colours on the plate, flavour, texture and seasoning, to presentation and creativity,” they said. “The key is constancy of excellence.” The Excellence Awards are the longest running culinary award in New Zealand, in their 23rd year. The awards recognise the skill, expertise and talent of New Zealand’s greatest chefs and together with the iconic gold plate, signpost to consumers where they can try the pinnacle of beef and lamb. They boast that dining at Bracu is an experience. “Bracu is situated at the heart of the Simunovich Olive Estate. Offering elegant and contemporary fine dining in a truly exceptional setting. Logan and his talented team showcase an ‘estate to plate’ philosophy, with seasonal offerings from the Estate’s own gardens and passionate local producers.” For more info on the Beef and Lamb awards go to: nzexcellenceawards.co.nz and for more on Bracu, go to: www.bracu.co.nz
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Glenbrook Vintage Railway will be lighting up Franklin with festive cheer this year with a new Christmas experience. The Counties Power Christmas Lights – Trains @ Night event will see the trains, station and buildings dressed in Christmas lights, a special Christmas Express train service, visits from Santa, a Christmas market and much more. The Counties Power Christmas Lights - Trains @ Night will run from 14-16 and 20-23 December in the lead up to Christmas from 7pm till 11pm. There will be a Santa’s grotto, night markets, train rides, entertainment and lots more. General Admission $10 (Ages 2 and older). Family Admission $40 (Up to 2 adults and 4 children aged 14 to 2 years). Under 2’s free. Your ticket entitles you to 1 Train Ride and site entry. Additional train ride tickets can be purchased on the day.
Leadership Masterclass Breakfast with Kieran Read on Friday 14 December from 8:00am – 9:30am. Join New Zealand rugby legend and local Counties lad Kieran Read for an exclusive learning experience designed to give you the knowledge, insights and strategies to be a successful leader in your community, business and life. Hosted by Counties Manukau Steelers. Tickets · $59.99 from ww.iticket.co.nz Includes: Tea selection & coffee – selection of filled breakfast croissants – bacon brioche – crispy hash browns – juice selection – fresh fruit.
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Pokeno Christmas Parade: The inaugural parade will be held on Friday 14 December at 6.30pm. . Port Waikato: Saturday 15 December at 4:00pm.
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Pukekohe Park, Sunday 16 December 2018 from 8:00am – 12:00pm. Kruize to the Park is a fresh, more diverse alternative to the usual Sunday morning breakfast gatherings because it features a vintage market, a swap meet, a cars for sale area, and of course a car display. Food trucks and coffee carts will be on site, and there is an area where participants can sit and enjoy their breakfast. The NZ Petrolhead sponsored Kruize to the Park is open to all special interest vehicles, so we’re talking the latest Dodge Hellcat to a vintage Ford, hot rods to classic Vauxhalls and everything in between. Basically if it’s cool, it’s warmly welcomed. The dates to pop in your diary are December 16, January 13, March 17 and April 14. Kruize to the Park is proudly supporting Franklin Hospice.
A quick glance at events coming up
BIG Little Christmas Party
Friday 14 December from 6:30pm - 11:00pm at Pukekohe Park. Celebrate 2018 in style, enjoy a sumptuous Christmas Feast, Great Entertainment & Live Band alongside other local businesses in a fantastic festive atmosphere! Tickets available from Pukekohe Park.
PATUMAHOE COMMUNITY CHURCH PRESENTS
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at Wrights Water Gardens, Mauku Rd, Patumahoe Collection will be taken up for the local fire brigade (Held in Patumahoe School Hall if wet)
Until 7.45pm there will be a food stall run by the Water Garden Cafe
Lavender picking and mini market
Sunday 16 December from 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Come along and pick your own lavender, purchase some lavender products, vintage clothing, Luxury soy candles,Kokedama plants, gifts from Nepal, coffee, smoothie or a bite to eat. There will be live music and a chance to do some last minute Christmas shopping. 1508 Ararimu Rd, Hunua.
Karaka Lakes Christmas Lights
The popular light show at 20 Cornwall place is not on this year as the family is taking a break, but other residences in the area will still be lit up.
400kw Holden Hot Laps Pukekohe Park, Friday 14 December 2018 10:00am and Saturday 15 December 2018 10:30am. All ages. If you have ever wanted to experience the absolute extreme thrill of being driven “flat out” by a professional driver in a fully modified 400kw 6000cc V8 Holden race car then this is for you! Experience life in the fast lane as a professional V8 drivers from the NZV8 Hot Laps team “accelerates your life”. The experience starts off in the NZV8 Hot Laps Pit Garage when you meet the V8 team and you are then fully kitted out into one of our race suits and helmet. You are strapped into the full passenger’s race seat and race harness of our “Holden Hot Seat” in one of our 400kw V8 beasts. Then your NZV8 Hot Laps experience goes up to “extreme” and your heart rate quickens as one of our vastly experienced NZV8 Hot Lap drivers takes you out on-track for the ride of your life! Phone: (0800) DRIVE1 (374831)
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BNZ Theatre, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau. Adults $10, Children (under 13) $5. There is also a free kids programme (6 months to 9 years) 10am and 6pm. Registrations can be purchased on the day subject to availability, or go online, search Scrooge production. Come and journey through his encounter with the ghost of Christmas Past, Present and Future. This bold rendition will have you laughing and crying whilst singing along to some familiar tunes.
Markets Pukekohe Market: Massey Avenue Carpark Pukekohe. Saturday 15 December from 8am - 12pm . Red Shed Sunday Market - EVERY Sunday from 9am. Great stalls and ice creams.
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Seasons Greetings from Acorn Insurance Management Thank you for your support during 2018
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Our team will be available over the holiday period if you need us except on the Stat days.
Phone 09 235 5188 Mobile: 021 343 335 Website www.acornbrokers.co.nz I can help you with all your insurance needs.. The team from Waiuku Waste - Tali Tanielu, Sam Edgecombe, Faith Rapana, Anthea Smith, Tracy and Morgan Rees at the back and Rosie Smith and Sue Wallis at the front
We extend Season’s Greetings to all our customers and friends
As we are selling and servicing hay making machinery and equipment we will be open for business all days except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Trevor with Michael Bell and Jayden Whitford on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway float
Paige Van Rooyen enjoyed dressing up for the day
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Riley Armstrong enjoying a cuddle with Santa
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The Gary Pyes float was festive with presents galore
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Franklin Youth Advisory Board, encouraging everyone to be a Tidy Kiwi by spreading the word about being clean and green
To our many customers and friends, from the Management & Staff of Knight & Dickey, we wish you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year - CLOSED STATUTORY HOLIDAYS ONLY -
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With best wishes for the season & for the year ahead
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JB’s Karioatahi Beach Surf Lifesaving members ready for the parade
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& have a happy safe holiday From the team at JB’s Flooring Xtra we want to say thank you for your continued support during 2018. Please note that we will be closed from 1pm on Friday 21st December & will re open on Monday 7th January 2019 153b Manukau Rd, Pukekohe | Ph 09 238 2954 E: pukekohe@flooringxtra.co.nz
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Richard Gray from St Andrew’s Church
Wendy, Nechita, Claudia and Mike waiting for the parade to begin
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Axel and Cooper Taylor enjoying an ice cream before the parade with Edi the dog The Christmas Parade wouldn’t be the same without Bill Deed doing the duties as the emcee
Andy Baker, Deputy Chairperson of the Franklin Local Board
Marjorie Steiner, looking after all the parade information
The RSA Franklin Pipe Band entertained the crowd
Johno keeping everyone safe behind the blue line A reminder that Steel ‘n’ Wheels is coming up on the 12th May 2019 LOGO
Merry Christmas Kimi Johnson handing out lollies to the crowd
Christmas Trading Dates Our office will be closed 1pm, Friday 21st Dec 2018 and reopen again Monday 7th Jan 2019
With very best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year from Bobbie-jo and the team at Conveyancing Plus.
Sunset Coast BMX members proudly on parade
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They had two goals. 1) Win a game! 2) Make it out of their group. Within two games, they’d smashed those goals and were well on their way to creating one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. And best of all, one of our own was right there in the thick of it, kicking it with the best! Waiuku College student Britney Cunningham-Lee finished her school year taking out the Brett Donald trophy for Supreme Sporting Excellence at the college prizegiving. A fantastic award, but nothing compared with the elation of reaching the semi-final on the football world stage. “ I was nervous, it was us versing Spain, and Spain has very talented players. Once on the field though, the nerves disappeared and I just concentrated on making an impact and carrying out my roles on the field,” says Britney. Spain went on to take out the title. Often, successful sportspeople will have their pre-game routines and rituals to step through before they feel ready to tackle the opposition. What about Britney then? Well in true girl power fashion, it’s all about getting
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the hair right! “When we play, I have to have my hair in the same hair style, which is a high ponytail plait. I’ve played using this hair style for years!” she grins. The 17 year-old fought hard during the season to earn her place in the NZ team and was so thankful for the support they all received, stating, “The support from home was amazing and I felt it really helped us, knowing how many people were behind us.” Sixteen countries took part in the competition, held in Uruguay and
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undefeated Franklin won all nine matches played at Auckland club over nine Friday nights during the year. They won the first eight nights easily, and the first half of the ninth night, but were losing half way through the last session. However, they fought back to take the competition, undefeated throughout the year.
rts of Pukekohe Athletic Club, also did well placing fourth in the long jump. Fri25 Aug 00:354.2 m 06:470.5 m 12:574.1 m 19:030.7 m ring He jumped a07:270.7 personal bestmof 6.19 metres (38 entries). SAT26 Aug 01:124.1 m September m 13:333.9 8th - 19:420.8 3:00pmm Brad also finished second in the triple jump, with a jump of 12.71 Cosmopolitan Club 01:483.9 mWaiuku 08:050.9 m 14:103.8 m 20:211.0 m is Sun27 Aug metres (26 entries). He also jumped a personal best of 1.80 metres to mon28 place Aug 02:253.7 m 14:493.6 m (20 21:021.3 m sixthmin08:441.1 the high jump entries). 03:063.5 m 09:271.3 m another 15:353.5 m 21:501.4 m pentTue29 AugOscar Millington, Pukekohe Athletics Club member who September 26th- 7:30pm represented Auckland Grammar, bour. Pictured right from left to right; Wed30 Aug 03:553.4 m 10:171.4 m 16:313.4 m 22:521.6finished m - fourth in the 800 metre fiWaiuku Cosmopolitan Club nal.04:573.3 He was also a member of the winning 4x 400m relay. Franklin Bridge Club’s Roni Biser- Thu31 Aug m 11:201.5 m 17:433.3 m tricer, Linda Thornton, Julie Quilty, For ontoPukekohe Athletics Club visit their FaceFormore moreinformation information or find out about Kevin Birch and Darren Old becoming a member, visit: www.csfc.co.nz book page. of Source: LINZ. daylight Saving: Please note that tide times have been eascorrected for daylight saving time. disclaimer: The Post newspaper and en LinZ accept no liability for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental that result from any errors in the tide information, whether due d. damages to The Post newspaper, LinZ or a third party, or that arise from the use, or misuse, of the tide information contained in this website. o see More than 115 leaders from 65 different sporting, health and Quality Maintenance of Boat Motors, community organisations attended the recent Auckland Sport Secad a Support your local Trailers Coastguard unit in Waiuku & Electrical tor Forum 2018: Changes, Challenge and Choice for Sport and Recnose Sales and services of new Evinrude Engines reation, run by Aktive - Auckland Sport and Recreation (Aktive), ns. in association with key strategic partners Sport New Zealand and de 20 years experience Auckland Council. st Dr Sarah Sandley, Chief Executive Officer for Aktive said the sesoo if Latest diagnostic equipment sion covered a range of topics pertinent to the sector including adfor: Johnson – Mercury – ehind vocacy, investment, research and regional community sport strate-
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ery plans with a focus on targeted groups to ensure relevance, access and equity. Dr Sandley said, “A key outtake from this forum was that, as a sector, we must continue to use research and our combined reach and expertise to co-create a world-class sport system in Tamaki Makaurau, community by community.” Featuring the hashtag #sportmatters, Aktive tweeted messages communicated by speakers throughout the event. These included comments from Councillor Penny Hulse who said, ‘Sport is no longer the domain of elite sport - it is who we are as a city’; alongside ‘It’s about quality experiences - your supply must meet the new demand’ from Peter Miskimmin. Dr Sandley added, “We are encouraged by the growing attendance and valuable connections at this sector event. It is imperative that we continue to engage with each other and our communities and share examples to boost our collective knowledge and impact. Aktive is proud to help facilitate these connections and we look forward to building on this with further opportunities to bring the sector together.”
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Andrew Gibbs from Deloitte said horticulture is one of the success stories of New Zealand’s primary industries. In 2017, the industry generated $5.68 billion in value. Export revenue has grown nearly 50 per cent in five years, illustrating the trust the world places in New Zealand-grown food, and the country’s ability to meet that demand. The report also focused on the constraints facing the horticulture industry as well as some of the local growers. This week we highlight the Hari family who began cropping in the Pukekohe area in the late 1930s, mainly potatoes, beetroot and other root crops. RC Hari was also a founding member of the Pukekohe Indian Hockey Club. 73 years later, RC Hari’s grandson, Kiran Hari, is following in his fore-
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bear’s footsteps in more ways than one. He’s heavily involved in hockey at the Pukekohe Indian Sports Club, as well as being one of four directors at the family business – along with his father and uncle, and his cousin, Pravin. With the family’s roots in the area going back nearly 100 years, the cousins feel deeply about the contribution horticulture makes to Pukekohe’s communities. But, with pressure for living space seeing developments spread from Auckland proper into the area, they worry the industry – and the jobs it creates – will suffer.
“A National Policy Statement to protect elite soils and productive land would be good,” says Pravin Hari. “There needs to be a rural zone, as farming on land very close to town can be difficult for both growers and their neighbours.” The cousins don’t want to sell their land. “We believe there is long-term gain from being part of this industry. We just want it to be sustainable, in terms of natural, physical and human assets, so these factors can be rolled together and businesses can run at a profit. “Once you lose a grower, it can be very hard to get them back.”
2019 Dairy Awards closed with increased entries Entries have closed for the 2019 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, and a total of 393 entries were received this year, an increase of 29 from last year. The Auckland to Hauraki region received 36 entries and the Waikato region received 34 entries. Nationally, 106 entries were received in the Share Farmer category, 166 entered the Dairy Manager category and 121 entered Dairy Trainee of the Year. “It’s a great result and we are really thrilled with the response,” said Chris Keeping, NZDIA General Manager. “Changing the visa entry criteria has also seen an increase overall in entry numbers in the Dairy Manager and Dairy Trainee categories.” “The numbers ensure strong categories will run in each of our 11 regions and that is great for the entrants, for the categories and for us as organisers of the Awards.” Judging will begin in the new year for the 11 regional categories, with winners announced at dinners throughout the country in March next year.
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Ed Austin from Pukekohe has an idea to help those in third world countries.
He wants to make it easier for people to transport their water. “Women and children carry the containers on their heads for several kilometres. They often do multiple trips in a day,” he said. Time spent walking means other things like education can’t be maintained. The idea first came to Ed, a mechanical engineer, when he was doing a motorbike trip through Borneo, South East Asia. The KoruCarts concept is to assist the human load carriers of the world, to escape from conditions of drudgery, by providing them with suitable handcarts. Handcarts have been an essential element of human progress
and development for centuries, saving time and energy, and improving the lives of individuals, families and communities, he said. Ed has been working on the project for seven years, “I’ve talked to people all over the world,” he said. However, Ed’s work has ground to a halt. “I’m 80 next year,” he said. “I’ve tried speaking to multiple people about the idea, but it’s falling on deaf ears, or those unable to do anything,” he said. The hand cart made of steel, can carry two containers of water. “It has been trial and error with carts made to conquer the terrain,” he said. However, he is still determined to put his plan into action. Anyone who would like to help Ed can contact him on: edaustin38@gmail.com
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Panuku will create development opportunities and board chair Angela Fulljames says, with the area’s population forecast to increase to 106,800 by 2033, being proactive is crucial. “Housing development at Special Housing Areas in Paerata, Drury, Clarks and Glenbrook beaches means that growth is fast approaching. We need to be proactive to meet the needs that will come with that,”Angela said. “We’ll advocate for better transport connections to ease the congestion we have, and which will increase with growth. Improvements have been made to public transport, including a new bus network and the train station, but there is still much to be done. Having the expertise and support of Panuku will be critical to shaping the way Pukekohe can provide economic opportunities to attract more investment into job creation.” Local board chair Angela said the future must be about improving quality of life and enhancing the area’s rural heart character,
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OFFICE spaces for lease in the Waiuku Business Park Ph: Sam: 021 671 960, 0800 924 858.
AT RED SHED
Now selling Ice Cream 16 Jesmond Rd, Drury.
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.
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ACCOUNTING
EXTERIOR house washing. Water blasting of decks & paths. Moss & mould treatment. Free Quotes. Spring Clean Ph: 235 9333/ 027 272 6249.
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4 1HOMEKILL 9 5 2 3 1 2WAIUKU VILLAGE BUTCHERY 8 1 7 GST 2 monthly HOMEKILL $150 neg9 4 8 SERVICE 1 COUNTIES BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
Ph: Fearon 0800 123 1633 021 123 1633
AUDIO & VIDEO AUDIO & VIDEO COPYING SERVICES. Specialising in Audio, CD, Video & DVD duplication & conversion. Phone: 027 201 7436, or email: c-lireland@xtra.co.nz
CLEANING WE specialise in commercial cleaning of vacant houses, end of tenancy cleans. We clean top to bottom including carpet cleaning & windows. Free Quotes. Spring Clean 09 235 9333 or 027 272 6249.
BEEF, SHEEP PIGS, Bacon etc NZFSA Registered
Ph 09 235 8369
IN MEMORIAM LINDA Byrnes Remembering the happy times of a dear friend and caring member of the community. You are sadly missed.
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.
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RENTALS
RENTALS
Waiuku – 61 Hamilton Dr
2 brm, 1 bthrm, single carport, sorry no dogs
15 Dec
$365
Waiuku – 10 Seaview Rise
3 bm, 1 bthrm, fully fenced, dble garage, no pets
16 Dec
$500
Waiuku – 21A Bowen St
2 brm, 1 bthrm, central apartment, no pets
Now
$430
Waiuku – 2B Racecourse Rd
3 brm, 2 bthrm, open plan living, dble garage, fully fenced
Now
$500
Waiuku – 5a Kauri Dr
3 brm, 1 bthrm, dble garage, pets considered
22 Dec
$520
Waiuku – 90 Sandspit Rd
3 brm, 1 bthrm, single garage, fenced, pets considered
16 Dec
$530
Waiuku – 5A Stonehurst Ave
4 brm, 2 bthrm, dble garage, pets considered, small lawns or garden area
Now
$550
Waiuku – 8 Norfolk Rise
4 brm, 1 bthrm, internal garage, fully fenced, pets considered
Now
$550
Waiuku – 42 Kaiwaka Rd
4 brm, 2 bthrms, office/5th bdrm, 3 car garaging, large garden
Now
$580
Waiuku – 21 Riverside Dr
3 brm, 2 bthrm, dble garage, pets considered
Now
$580
Waiuku – 47 Elsie Dr
4 brm, 2 bthrm, dble garage, pets considered, waterfront position
Now
$650
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Mon - Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm & Sat 9.00am – 1.00pm
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WANTED 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.
Waiuku: 09 235 6946, 16-18 Queen St, Waiuku waiuku.rental@barfoot.co.nz
OFFICE HOURS:
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A registered FDANZ Practice Why not plan and record your funeral wishes The My Life, My Funeral Kit will make it easy for you. Phone for your copy now
235 8380 Anytime
SITUATIONS VACANT
PART TIME GARDENER Seeking a Gardener on a permanent part time basis to join Palms Lifecare, Franklin, Auckland. If you have an awesome attitude, turn up to work every day and put in a good days work we would love to hear from you. If this sounds like you, be in touch with Michelle 09 237 3070 or send me your CV ASAP Please email: manager.palms@hll.org.nz IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE TO THE RIGHT PERSON
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Take my Card Auto Glass
Electrical MITCHELL ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD
AUTO GLASS Windscreen Repairs & Replacement
DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL NO JOB TO SMALL FREE QUOTES
Call Simon Toll Free
0508 772 757
* Mobile Service, Franklin wide * 103 Manukau Road, Pukekohe
Caravan Hire
• Accommodation needs • Ideal extra bedroom
Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen
235 3500
Mobile 021 533 585
Cleaning
Home & Office Cleaning
Ph: 021 242 5253 or 09 235 3755 www.spekelec.co.nz
Tom Kane Electrical Ltd
• All Work Guaranteed • Maintenance & Installations
FREE QUOTES
027 277 2346 | After hours: 09 235 9900 DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • RURAL • FREE QUOTES
Flooring Level 5 finishes • Wallpaper finishes • Fixing & stopping services • Commercial • Residential • Specialist coatings m: 021 451 778 | e: nzpaint_plaster@xtra.co.nz
•Regular & One off cleans •Spring cleans •Windows & Ceilings •Commercial & Domestic•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator
238 7701
ACTUAL CONCRETE For all your concrete needs
Ph: John 021 501 438 Drainlaying
Septic Tanks
• Domestic & Commercial • Renovations • Rewires • Home Automation (TV’s) • Inspections (Caravans)
• FREE QUOTES •
Concrete
TEXTURED CEILINGS - SPECIALISED COATINGS
Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412
PH 238 5055 • 0800 10 35 35
Counties Caravan Rentals
PAINTING ROOFS & EXTERIOR Hard wearing coatings for most surfaces. Terraces, Garage floors, Block walls etc. Epoxy coatings - Airless Spraying, Roofs Painted
(Right next to Bunnings Warehouse)
Caravans
Roofing
Painting
www.nzpaintingservices.co.nz
SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING
0800 482 532 027 476 1306
PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING
Lawnmowing
Registered Plumbers
LAWNMOWING & GARDENING
Storage
• FREE QUOTES •
•Gutter clearing •Pruning/trimming •Weeding/spraying •Rubbish removal •All property maintenance•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator
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
Pasture Management
WOODJA CONTRACTING HOLISTIC PASTURE MANAGEMENT All Livestock - Horses a Specialty * Paddock Layout & Fencing * Mowing, Harrowing, Organic Fertilisers * Water lines & trough systems
Servicing Franklin & North Waikato
PHONE: 027 233 4755
STORE IT ALL All Sizes
021 293 6250
Hosking Place, Waiuku
To advertise your trade or service:
PH: 09 235 7835