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Local hero medal for Pukekohe midwife Pukekohe Lead Maternity Caregiver (LMC) community midwife, Claire Eyes has come away with an incredible award, being named a Kiwibank Local Hero, at a medal presentation ceremony late last month. By Yana O’Gorman - yana@districtspost.media “It was so exciting when I received the letter from Kiwibank stating I had been selected out of a huge number of applicants,” she said. The award was recognition for services to midwifery with the local community and the Pacific Islands. Claire has been a practicing midwife for 40 years, mostly in the Franklin area. Over the years, Claire estimates she has delivered well over 2000 babies. “I used to keep records of all the births, but stopped about 10 years ago. I would hazard a guess at over 2000,” she said. There have been a number of people who approach her and say, ‘You delivered me,’ Claire said. “As wonderful as that is, it does show how long I have been assisting mums and babies. I am now also starting to journey with these young people having their first babies.” “What I most like about being an LMC, is that journeying with the woman from the first time you meet, right through to seeing her and her partner with their new baby, and starting the parenting journey themselves. It is a really special privilege to be part of that journey, with all the ups and downs that go with it,” she said. It’s not always easy being a midwife, and the hours are long. “It is extremely rewarding but also very hard on the family as you are often called away,” she said. “You have to have a really supportive and understanding family to stay an LMC for a long time.” Claire firstly trained as a general nurse. “I worked in Intensive Care, and then in the general surgical ward for a couple of years. I felt I would like to try Midwifery.” She was part of a programme at Waikato Women’s Hospital. “There were only 12 of us in that first Midwifery programme, and as it was a trial to see if this would be the new direction for training midwives, there was a lot of pressure on us to perform well.” They all did well, with Claire’s class of Midwifery students becoming pioneers for the new training of midwives at that time. Claire’s Kiwibank Local Hero Medal was also due to her work with midwives in the Pacific, something that stemmed from Rotary International. A grant was awarded to enable Pacific midwives to travel to Australia to undertake leadership skills and update their midwifery knowledge over a two week intensive course. Claire was selected as team leader, to look after and interpret for them. “This was a huge experience for me,” she said. “Many of the midwives were from very isolated islands, most had never been outside their countries.” The midwives had a ‘wish list’ of things that could be provided to help them and the women in their countries have better outcomes. One from the Tongan Island of Ha’apai had a list of basic clothes for baby. “That struck a chord for me,” Claire said. “Whereas many of the other midwives had put on their lists, stethoscopes, incuba-
Mayor of Auckland Phil Goff, and Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich, with Claire Eyes, (centre). PHOTO: SUPPLIED tors and other expensive items, this midwife just needed basic clothing to keep the baby warm.” That led to Claire creating packages of newborn clothing, toiletry items, nappies and toys, a project which has been supported by people in the Franklin Community and the Rotary Club of
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Pukekohe feeling a bit under the weather Lightning, thunder and huge amounts of rain lit up Pukekohe on Saturday 15 December leaving power cuts and flooding in its wake. Downpours of 25mm to 35mm an hour were recorded in parts of south Auckland during the height of the storm, between 9pm and 10pm. Auckland’s Fire and Emergency crews were inundated with weather related call outs from the Pukekohe area and shortly after 3pm a spokesman from Fire and Emergency Northern Region said they had nine call-outs related to the weather in half an hour alone. “All of these were related to properties flooding - garages and homes.” Crews in the south Auckland area were assisted by other teams from Waiuku and Balmoral among other areas. The Metservice recorded 27,000 lightning strikes between Northland and the Central North Island in the 24 hours to midnight. Meteorologist Melissa Sterwijk said 2600 lightning strikes were recorded in Auckland in the 24 hours, 1400 of those occurring over land.
FIRE & EMERGENCY ROUNDUP PUKEKOHE WEEKLY 06/12 - Building sprinkler system investigation - false alarm 07/12 - Motor vehicle accident 09/12 - Alarm activation - false alarm 10/12 - Motor vehicle accident 12/12 - Alarm activation - false alarm
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With the holiday season all but here in the last couple of weeks, we have looked at keeping your family, friends and yourself safe while out celebrating the festive season and making sure our homes are safe if you are going away. The last thing we will look at is driving in the festive season. Many will travel to visit and holiday around the country, sometimes travelling great distances. Once again have a plan, as everybody else will be doing the same thing. Leave early if you can, have regular driving breaks and if you can, share the driving. Don’t drive if you are tired. If you get slowed up or stuck in traffic don’t get impatient and take any unnecessary risks. Everyone will be in same situation. Don’t do a reckless overtaking manoeuvre to get one car up the line of traffic. Relax, it is not about how quickly you get there, it’s about getting there safely.
Also wear your seatbelt, it will make difference if you are unfortunate enough to have an accident. Lastly don’t drive while you are impaired, that is no drink driving or using drugs before you drive. You’re a risk to every person on the road if you do. Another thing we do encounter at this time of the year is family disputes or arguments. I have no doubt there are some people that don’t get along with all their family, but don’t stuff up everyone’s family get together by getting involved in some dumb argument with some family member. Be the better person, walk away or just ignore that snarky little comment. If you don’t, it spoils it for everyone and it is even worse when the police have to show when things get out of hand. Chill out, relax, enjoy yourselves and be safe. Have a great Christmas and New Years wherever you are. Cheers Woody
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Yarn This is it! The second to last paper for the year. We’ve got our holiday edition next week, so keep an eye out for it. It will arrive in your letterbox sometime after Christmas Day. A bit of holiday reading for you! It’s crazy to think that this is the last yarn until 2019, so thanks for reading. What a year 2018 has been! It’s been a mixed bag, and I think many people are excited for 2019 to arrive. Friday night was Pokeno’s first ever Christmas parade and it was lovely to see the community spirit out in Pokeno. With plenty of new housing, people are arriving from all over New Zealand and making Pokeno their home, so it’s great for them to get a little taste of the great community they’re part of. Jess and I had a laugh, as only in our community would you see not just lollies handed out at the parades, but also ham, and vegetables... Things we’re well known for! The weather was nuts over the weekend too, I was out in Paerata and got a bit of a tan, but when I returned home, I saw photos of Pukekohe in flood. Don’t you just love a New Zealand summer? I still haven’t done any Christmas shopping, and I am psyching myself up for hitting the shops in the final hectic days before Christmas. I’m hoping I’ll have a list and can get in and out in a time that would rival the best speed shoppers. I hope you have a lovely holiday time, and get some well-deserved rest. If you’re working over Christmas, you’re doing a great job, and we’re grateful for you! (Especially the last minute shoppers like myself.) Have a Merry Christmas, and stay safe over the break! Yana
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With Andrew Baker: Deputy Chair Franklin Local Board things that the Local Board might want to do. I am sure the regular BANANAs (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything) and naysayers will be ready to exercise their right to criticise the Council, Panuku or anyone who might think it is a good thing – well some already have, but I am incredibly excited about what is possible for Pukekohe and how we will benefit collectively from this decision, so thanks Bill Cashmore, the Governing Body and Panuku for the informed decision and process getting Pukekohe to this point. As anything of this importance demands, a process will be put in place that is structured and considered and will involve significant consultation and engagement so we try to get the best results, that work has already started so I truly believe there are some outstanding things on the way for the town. So we got a nice wee gift for Christmas I reckon. It was great to be able to attend the opening of Paerata Rise recently and in particular to see Hiwi Tauroa unveiling his road name sign. Sadly just a few days ago Hiwi passed away, but those who knew or knew about him will remember him for the great man he was and the legacy he has created. I also attended the Onion Festival in the Pukekohe Town Square which was a fantastic event and something quite different. Created by Alofa & Jason from Lonestar Pukekohe it showed what is possible when people are passionate and committed. Well done to everyone involved and bring on an even better event in 2019.
A week or so back the Governing Body of Auckland Council made, what I believe, is one of the most significant and positive decisions for Pukekohe since the new Council came into being. It came about after Panuku, the Council organisation responsible for buying, managing and selling council owned commercial property, of which there is a lot, accumulated over decades. Councils own this type of property for a variety of reasons and the Franklin District Council showed at the time and in hindsight, great judgement when they purchased some key parts of the Pukekohe township. Panuku can be described as a development agency and whilst it is difficult to explain in detail what this decision means, the reality is that collectively, Council; led by the Local Board and in collaboration with specialists in Panuku, can facilitate opportunities in the town by unlocking development potential of some of our strategically located properties. Council won’t be the ones doing the work but more entering into agreements with others to try to get the very best out of those properties that will ultimately benefit the community by regenerating, transforming and changing. The real significance is that if we determine that we can realise a great outcome by selling a property or even purchasing one to enhance the opportunities available, all the money earned from those and subsequent transactions is ring fenced for Pukekohe and Pukekohe only and can be used for any number of
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Every year, one house in Prospect Terrace, Pukekohe outshines its surroundings, and this year is no different. For 20 years, Craig Prescott has lit up the community, with the ‘Christmas Lights House’. “It’s a hobby, and a tradition,” said Craig. “The community love it.” Thousands of lights twinkle, while window displays show a sneak peek of Christmas momentos and many little Santas. People stop their cars and get out, coming to see Santa, and explore the lights. Craig not only does it to bring joy to the community, but also to support the Pukekohe Volunteer Fire Brigade. “They’re great to support, they come up here with their fire trucks and hand out balloons and stickers and talk about fire safety to people,” Craig said. “It’s very community-focused.” Last year, thanks to the donation box, more than $1000 was raised. “I think a lot of people don’t realise they don’t get everything funded.” This year Craig will have a collection bucket again, and hopes people bring a gold coin to support. The money will go towards new gear for the volunteer organisation. “I want to be generous to the fire brigade,” he said. “They’re volunteers- I appreciate them coming up here and taking time away from their families to
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ing people return each year. “One girl was six months old the first time she was brought along. Years later, she still comes.” His neighbours are great sports too, “They come over and say hello.” 20 years on and Craig is still going strong. “I keep adding to it every year.” So much so, that his current displays are only part of what he actually has. “I definitely could use some more window space,” he said. “I enjoying bringing joy to a busy time of year. If I can provide five minutes of fun for the kids, it’s a bonus. It’s just great to see everyone’s smiling faces.” The Christmas Lights House is on nightly from 8.30pm, at 25 Prospect Terrace, Pukekohe.
Vandals no match for artist’s spirit I had originally titled this article “Art in the outdoors” with the focus of the story being a fab piece of artwork that Waiuku artist Jae Kang had installed in Pukekohe, for the community to enjoy. By Kylie Hall However, as some of you may be aware, some local wallies thought it would be fun to destroy Jae’s art, removing the opportunity for children and families to gain pleasure in our outdoors. So I figure, we’re going to showcase Jae right here, so you can still admire her talents and sharing spirit. Installed at Kevan Lawrence Park, the artwork was called ‘Whimori’, which connects back to Jae’s Korean roots, referring to “cheerful rhythm” in Korean and the material used in the artwork, was recycled irrigation tubing from her Waiuku greenhouse, where Jae has been commercially growing tomato plants for 18 years. Jae says, “Thousands of tons of irrigation tubing needs to be replaced in farms all around Aotearoa New Zealand every few years. The huge volumes of plastic material cannot be reused,and ends up as landfill, contaminating the environment. By creating an artwork made of recycled irrigation pipes, I’m inviting viewers to explore the possibilities of recycling these materials, and contributing back to the eco-friendly philosophy of New Zealand.”
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The Surgery The day had finally come, there was finally now no other way, no other choices, this needed their total submission, committed into the Surgeons hands, yet there still arose some thoughts of anticipation, fear, dread, excitement that full health was about to be restored, a new and better life ahead, this wide raft of varying thoughts and fears bounced around inside their head, the gown, the bed, then the operating table and then, and then.
Awaking in recovery, and all had gone way better than anticipated, totally healed and totally restored, ailment gone, the checks were made and it was off to the Ward, in no time at all they were back home in very familiar surroundings, with loved ones close by.
In no time at all, sticky plasters, casts, sutures were gone, and those tell-tale scars got harder to find each day. Things that once were a complete barrier, are now a thing consigned to the past, that which was difficult and impossible are now just something you achieve easily every day, completely healed, completely restored, all things are brand new, or better than. So why all that past fear and dread? A new and better life is in your hand, “Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” {2 Corinthians 5:17}
Mark 2:17 “When Jesus heard [it], he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Quote; “By beholding Him, they will be changed into His likeness. We are to encourage the sick and suffering to look to Jesus and live. Keep Christ, the Great Physician, constantly before those to whom disease of body and soul has brought discouragement. Encourage them to place themselves in the care of Him who gave His life to make it possible for them to have life eternal.
Talk of His love; tell of His power to save.” {BLJ 273} 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.” Revelation 21:4-5 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the
former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.” God’s promise is that the sickness and death of sin, is going to be permanently dealt with by the Great Physician, Jesus Christ, and when he has finished what he is actively working on, you will experience life beyond your dreams. Quote; “Higher than the highest human thought can reach is God’s ideal for His children. {Ed 18} Think your most wildest fantasy, and you have not even reached lousy average in God’s plans for your life, think way higher than you can think, and you are still well below Par. Jesus Christ has breath taking plans for your life, but then you need to be “A good Patient” and then be patient, commit your life and all to the Master Physician, who is the most skilful surgeon, who will remove all the sin and death from your life, well that is if you will just let him, and Jesus will give you a brand new life that works amazingly. Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint.”
With your “Eternal Life,” your New Life, you can run Marathons one after another endlessly 24/7, and never get weary, how is that for a vast improvement over your currently existence? Revelation 21:3 {Adapted} And I heard a loud voice from the Throne saying, “Now the dwelling place of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. God will personally make sure that all sad tears are forever gone, Death is nonexistent, mourning, gone, crying and pain, gone, never again to be experienced, all the former things, that old way of living, is forever gone. I God can personally assure you of the reality of that, I God will make sure it actually happens for you, but you will just have to let me do this for you?” 1 Corinthians 15:55 “O death, where [is] thy sting? O grave, where [is] thy victory?” Revelation 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” This world is trying to destroy us on every side, disease, aliments, disasters on the highways and byways. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Jesus Christ is “The Great Physician” and is waiting for you to come to him, and you must come right now, Jesus’s Surgery will accomplish what you have deeply longed for, “Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17. Will you come to Jesus, entrust your all to him, and then let him make all things new in and for you, come on, trust the Master Surgeon.
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Community op shop searching for new premises By Yana O’Gorman
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The St John Op Shop in Waiuku will be on the move in February after their lease ends with the current building. The Holy Trinity Church in Waiuku, which was deconsecrated in July 2014, has had issues relating to health and safety. “The Anglican Diocese of Auckland fully support the work of St John in the community and are disappointed that the Op Shop must vacate the Church buildings,” a spokesperson for the Anglican Diocese of Auckland said. “The Church buildings have significant maintenance issues, pertaining to the roof and other functional areas, and the Church is not in a position to address these in the near future. The maintenance issues have become increasing problematic to the Op Shop business and customers, and therefore they will unfortunately need to find alternative accommodation.” The op shop opened their doors in February 2017, and since then have been well supported by the commu-
Volunteers from the St John Op Shop in Waiuku will be moving in February. PHOTO: YANA O’GORMAN
nity. The news that they have to move struck concern by several customers and supporters, who contacted Districts Post regarding the move. “It’s a great op shop, and it’s devastating news,” said one customer. Manager for St John Op Shop, Lisa Anderson said the team have worked very hard to get the shop up and running, and offer quality, affordable clothing and furniture to the community. “The shop is popular, and the volunteers are just amazing.” Around 25 people volunteer at the shop, from retirees to young St John cadets. “This shop is a community hub. People come in and end up catching up with their neighbours, we get lots of baby cuddles when parents do a bit of shopping. It gives people somewhere to come.” Lisa said the funds raised by the shop remain in the area. “It goes towards the ambulance service, ambulance station and St John cadet units, which make it a huge
benefit to the town.” The shop works with community groups like Waiuku Family Support Network, Tuwhera Open Doors Whanau Support Group and promote and distribute first aid kits, as well as having an AED in store. Lisa said the community have been hugely generous. “Some people give us beautiful things.” The Anglican spokesperson said, “We are working with the property management company to ensure that St John have time to find alternative accommodation and have reduced the rent to assist with their costs. The Anglican Church is undertaking research regarding the future of the Waiuku property holdings, however at this stage there has been no final decision made regarding a sale.” The shop will shut for the holidays on Saturday 22 December 2018, until then all clothes are $1.
Former Pukekohe mayoress passes away at 91 Former mayoress of Pukekohe and Franklin, Gwen Short, passed away on 12 December 2018. Her husband Max was mayor of Pukekoke Borough Council for 15 years from 1974 to 1989. With local government restructuring into district councils, Max was again elected to the first term of Franklin District Council until 1992. Gwen’s funeral was held in Pukekohe on Monday 17 December 2018 and she was interred at Pukekohe Cemetery. Gwen was 91.
Community farewell Hiwi Turoa By Jess Paton
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Hiwi Turoa, a man who packed a lot into his 91 years and touched the lives of many in the Franklin community, passed away on 11 December 2018. Hiwi was principal of Wesley College from 1968 to 1974 and was the first principal of Tuakau College from 1974 to 1979. He was also a Maori All Black from 1951 to 1954 and later coached the 1979 Counties NPC Championship team, and often traveled to watch Counties play in years following. Just over a week before his death Hiwi and his family attended the open day for Paerata Rise, the urban development between Karaka and Pukekohe, to unveil the sign for the street named after him - Hiwi Tauroa Road. At the junior prizegiving at Tuakau College, principal Chris Betty said, “His legacy is with us every day. In 1974 Tuakau College began and it needed to have a heart and a direction and as the first principal Hiwi Tauroa gave us this. Our school motto, logo and ‘kawa’ was developed through the vision he had for the College. We as a school today 45 years later, live, breathe and walk his vision.”
Hiwi Turoa at the Paerata Rise opening, with the street sign for the road named after him. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
“He was strict and seemed hard but all he wanted was for students to do the very best they could no matter what they were doing, hence our motto ‘Pai rawa atu I nga mea katoa: the very best in all things.” Hiwi was also Race Relations Commissioner during the Springbok Tour of ‘81 and was instrumental in the anti-apartheid campaign and supporting marches through the streets of Auckland. He leaves his wife of 60 years, 16 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.
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I read your recent Pokeno Highway Patrol article with interest. I’m sure theO’Gorman road By Yana policing units around New Zealand believe yana@districtspost.media With winter they are doing a good job and in most part to an end, w Waiuku was in the Christmas spirit they are. on Thursday 13 December 2018 as the brigten up Road deaths are increasing annually so he Waikato River off Murray Road, Pukekawa. first advent box was opened. the Sergeant’s comment of ‘being house with Thevisible boxes are part of St Andrew’s the District Council.” and increasing awareness’ is not working. Centre’s Christmas window displays. egal new curti opened progressiveThe spokesperson said they Focusing on speeding drivers isThey likeare parkek a ly overof the 12 days have no information as to when ing the ambulance at the bottom the hill.before Christmas. s were On Thursday, the box revealed a nathey were dumped. “We have no Driver education should be the focus. iver tivity scene. The choir then sangWe a car-recommend nightblock or softblock linings which a information that links it to any We all see it, a patrol car parked on the ol which was met with applausethicker by the and warmer than thermal linings and not o wa at other dumping or carcasses or ofside of the road and everyonecrowd is good. Out you warmer but also have a longer life for the sam who had gathered. the fal in the region. We also have no of sight around the corner the irresponsible Please ask to see the range of these linings. om Left: The carolers outside of St Andrews Op information to suggest the cardrivers are off again. Shop where the first box was opened. • Tight fitting curtains also help to retain the heat. PHOTO:out YANA O’GORMAN casses were stolen. If there is inIf we are serious about sorting the • Special tracks exist that block light and warmth from escapin formation to support that, it tragedies on our roads I believe unmarked cil said • These are highly recommended for shift workers. should be reported to police.” patrol cars are needed, lots of them and ss• Roller blinds can also be installed inside the frame with chann If illegal dumping is in water not just a fleet of Holden commodores but us via side that stop heat from escaping. local community have overwhelmed Waiuku FamilyaSupport call the 365-day cover Waimixture of makes, some utes. Tarwho re- Thethen Volunteers even sort (WFSN) yet again! The whole community has assisted withbad driving through alland the there is plenty to kato Regional Council number, get the their Network the collection of items for the annual Christmas Gifts campaign, and donations. 0800 800 401. If the dumping is choose from.PHOTO: SUPPLIED n said. General Manager, Kym Maynard, is thrilled with the results. on land then immediately conYou touched on some, tailgating, unsafe nitial- “Our office has been a Santa’s grotto with gifts and food overflowtact Waikato District Council on overtaking, slow drivers in the right hand e riv- ing out Contact bob or Margaret: of every room. We know that it makes a real difference to the 0800492 lane were families 09 235 0121, 021 041 3434 we work 452. with and they are incredibly grateful. Every dayon we the motorway, the use of hand held are welcoming people who offer a variety of donations. The list of local e: solleygang@hotmail.com What are your thoughts? Email cell phones, not indicating, going through in it, organisations, Waiuku Business Association members, 2 Tui Place Waiuku jess@thepost.nz compulsory stops. Stop these motorists with by individuals, schools and Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres is overwhelmOnewhero Area School held their prize giving and ask them why they are doing it. www.affordableblinds.net.nz ing. We would also like to extend our thanks to the Waiuku Lions Club on Thursday 13 December, and junior, intermediInChristsome cases they may not be aware who made a generous donation which enabled us to purchase ate and senior students were excited to receive their ofof it.this I’ve driven in the UK and elsewhere mas hams for the food hampers. I am very proud to be a part awards and perform for the crowd. amazing little community and the team of staff and volunteers The overall dux trophy and award went to Georgia andwho the standard of driving in New ZeaSDL MUSIC % FLAMETREE LTD PRESEN pull it all together.” Mayor (above right), who wasMANAGEMENT also the head girl for land is poor. The Sergeant will know this Each year, WFSN compiles a list of families who have used the ser2018. The proxime accessit award went to Emily Ashcoming from the UK. Sitting on a motorvices on offer (counselling, budgeting and social work), and an army ley (above left). Photo: supplied. on ramp pinging someone doing over of volunteers wrap the gifts and hand them over to the staffway to give out speed limit is not educating people and to the families, just in time for Christmas and before WFSNthe closes its doors for 2018 (on 19 December). This year they have wrapped more their attitude….in my opinion. changing than 350 gifts and the list is still growing. Chris L.
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“We wouldn’t be able to offer these gifts if it weren’t for the continued generosity of our community. And we definitely wouldn’t have been able to wrap everything without our wonderful volunteers. We have almost five times as many volunteers than staff. They are the Pukekohe Police are backbone of this organisation and we want to offer a big thanks for their help this year.” holding the followWFSN will open its doors on Monday 7 January at 10am. A list of ing items: 1 x Silver emergency phone numbers is available on their website, Facebook necklace found in page and on the door of their office at 56 Queen Street.
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LICENSED BUILDING PRACTITIONER HAS LICENCE CANCELLED A Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) who underquoted work on a home in Franklin, by nearly $250,000, has been disciplined by the Building Practitioners Board (the Board) for carrying out building work in a negligent or incompetent manner, failing to provide a record of work, and bringing the LBP scheme into disrepute. 10 Misi Sau Evile, previously a carpentry LBP, misquoted the pricing and completion date of a complex two story home on a semi-rural lifestyle block in the Franklin district. This ten year licence cancellation is the strongest penalty ever handed down by the Board. Building Practitioners Registrar Paul Hobbs says, “The quote was based on Mr Evile’s standard pricing procedure, which the Board considered negligent as it lacked the reasonably expected care in pricing, and illustrated a lack of knowledge and ability. “The property owners provided evidence showing Mr Evile underquoted the job by almost $250,000 and only allocated six months to the build. Mr Evile also failed to provide a record of work,
which is a legislative requirement under the Building Act. “The Board found it was likely Mr Evile simply agreed to the build for the amount of money the homeowners had available, rather than actual build costs,” Paul said. “The property owners described the process as a ‘start-stop’ job, with Mr Evile leaving the job so long at points in the project that nails rusted and the timber framing began turning black. They later found that during the build Mr Evile became bankrupt and was unable to complete the project.” “There is no doubt that this behaviour posed a genuine risk to the public, which is why Mr Evile has had his licence revoked, and will not be able to apply for licensing for ten years. He was also ordered to pay costs toward the inquiry. LBPs must follow their regulatory obligations and an aspect of that is clear planning, pricing and commitment to a project. Honesty and integrity is a key part of the LBP scheme and where there is evidence of this not being exercised, the Board will discipline accordingly,” Paul said.
Potential 1080 drop leaves locals up in arms The topic of a proposed 1080 drop at Port Waikato arose recently and had many locals concerned and debating whether or not it was true. By Jess Paton However, Jennie Hayman, Councillor Waikato Regional Coucil, confirmed there is no operation happening right now. In a post shared on the Port Waikato community Facebook page she said Port Waikato is part of a Priority Possum Control Area (PPCA), which extends from the river to the west coast. “Waikato Regional Council (WRC) is currently looking
at possum numbers in the area to see what work is needed for pest management in the 2019/2020 year. WRC is currently discussing the pest management with landowners.” Jennie stated that in the past there has been approximately 2000ha aerial 1080 operation covering several landowners. “WRC is talking with these landowners, but if there is another aerial it won’t happen for 18 months and there will be discussions before then.” What are your thoughts on 1080 at Port Waikato? Do you think an aerial drop should go ahead or not? Email jess@ districtspost.media with your thoughts.
www.thepost.nz | Tuesday 21 August 2018 Māui dolphin found dead on Karioitahi Beach
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Northern Star netballer Maia Wilson was named in the Silver Ferns team last week. ll She is one of 12 who will head to England next month to play hosts England, Australia and South Africa on January 13 to 20, 2019. The latest selection proved one of Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua’s toughest yet during her short reign as head coach, as she put 25 hopefuls through a rigorous training camp in Auckland last week. “They have been put under the pump physically, mentally and emotionally,” she said. “We needed to set the standard with what’s required within the team – I’ve been inspired by the intent and focus out on court.” “I’m liking what I’m seeing. I liked the quality that was
out there and that people certainly weren’t taking their position for granted. Our strength is the collective. Everybody has contributed to the final 12 and because of that the door will remain open for everybody going into the ANZ Premiership. This is just one stage of the journey of where we need to get to. I’m grateful we have all committed we will do it together,” she said. The shooting end includes Maria Folau and Ameliaranne Ekenasio, while the addition of Maia Wilson is a chance for the young shooter to impress in what is a big year for the Silver Ferns. Maia is well known for her accuracy. Noeline said it was now crucial for players to step up and take responsibility for their roles on court with a Netball World Cup looming. “There’s nowhere to hide,” Taurua said.“If people don’t do their own job then it impacts on somebody else, and that shows when we play on court. I think there’s been improvement overall and a better understanding of what is expected and our ability to put that out on court.”
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30 TEAMS AT HAMS TOURNAMENT Despite the forecast for the ten days prior to the tournament being anything but encouraging, the weather on Wednesday 5 December turned up trumps for the latest Triples tournament at Buckland Bowling Club. This was the annual Christmas Hams tournament and attracted a field of 30 teams from a variety of Centre clubs and a couple of composites. There was a strong wind blowing all day but happily, it was more ‘up and down’ the rink than across it which tended to make bowling more difficult but not as much as it would have had it been a cross wind. Due to the larger number of teams entered, another prize was added to bring the total to five, mostly hams of course. Winners on the day was a team from Papakura skipped by
Glenn Newton with Roger Andrew at two and Peter Hunia leading. They amassed four wins and 22 ends. Encouragingly, teams from Buckland filled the next three places with Bob Main’s team second with four wins and 18 ends. He was assisted by Gladys Howard and Margaret Crispe. Rex Hayward skipped the team in third place as they achieved three and a half wins and 22 ends. He was supported by George Harris and Angela Kendall. Fourth place was secured by Martin Wijdeven’s team with Peter Moulden at two, and John Hancy leading the way to three wins and 24 ends. The fifth place went to long term supporters of Buckland tournaments, Jenny and Lyn Welch and Cliff Frangos with three wins and 22 ends and they hail from the Waikato area. The next tournament is the ever popular Pairs Medley to be held on Wednesday 9 January.
More funding for Counties The Counties Manukau independent KiwiSport Advisory Group announced the outcome of the second round of 2018 KiwiSport funding last week, with over $325,000 offered to clubs, schools and sporting organisations across Counties Manukau. Independent Chair of the Group and Papakura lawyer Sue Styants says the process has been thorough and rewarding. The KiwiSport Local Fund is a contestable fund distributed to support regional and/or national sporting organisations for projects/initiatives that can provide new or increased organised sport opportunities for young people aged five to 18 years. Given the investment of public funds, all successful applicants communicate goals for their respective projects to the Advisory Group. This round of Counties Manukau KiwiSport funding saw $325,074.00 offered to Basketball Development Trust, Counties Manukau Badminton, Counties Manukau Rugby League, Counties Manukau Cricket, Counties Manukau Sport, Papatoetoe Olympic Weightlifting, Bucklands Beach Yacht Club and Papakura Netball. Ms Styants says: “As with our first round of 2018 funding, the calibre of the many and diverse applications was impressive, and all were given due and thorough consideration by the Advisory Group. “The focus of KiwiSport funding decisions is to identify projects and initiatives that provide new or increased organised sport opportunities for children. We anticipate that these projects will positively engage thousands of young people; an outstanding result for sports, schools and community organisations in Counties Manukau.” For more information. www.aktive.org.nz/kiwisport/
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Proud winners of the Noel Dunning Memorial Trophy, Buckland Bowling Team’s Rex Hayward, Clive Kendall, Margaret Crispe and Angela Kendall, with Joyce Dunning (centre). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Karaka Bowling club held the Noel Dunning Memorial Trophy Day at their grounds on Friday 7 December 2018. The day was kindly sponsored by Horti Centre at Drury. The trophy day is held on the first Friday of December, each year.
Karaka Bowling Club invite teams of fours from clubs all over Counties- Manukau for the competition. Noel was a long-time member of the Karaka club, and a former champion prior to untimely passing. His wife Joyce was in attendance to present the prizes, and has been on hand to present each year. It was Buckland’s team who took the win for 2018, with Rex Hayward, Clive Kendall, Anjie Kendall, Margaret Crisp from Buckland. Second was Lou Rajek, Danny Roberts, John Tukuafu, Pedro Lamsam from Papakura. Third went to Yvonne Irwin, Bev Craig, Rob Harley, Val Bowden from
Pukekohe, and fourth, Margaret Davies, Adrienne Tiyard, Les Eggleton, and Sandra Gordon from Papakura. Best Karaka team: Don Parker, Bryan Cartwright, Betty Morris, Roy Palmer. In club results, the Chapman Cup handicap singles winner was John Kendall, with Terence Gross at runner up. Brown Cup handicap singles: winner: John O’Connor, runner up: Bryan Cartwright. The Karaka club always welcome visitors and new members. Phone President Ian Harvey 09 2927793 or Don Kirkbride 0274826914 for more information.
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years for maternity ll The smell of cooking onions wafted around resource centre Pukekohe Town Square on Saturday 9 December 2018 in Pukekohe for the inaugural Pukekohe
Onion Festival. Some of the towns finest eateries offered a variety of dishes for visitors to try as well as entertainment and various onion ‘activities.’ Lonestar Pukekohe’s Alofa Glas and Jason Goodall organised the festival and Hunua MP Andrew Bayley, said they are to be congratulated for the work that went into the event. “It was great seeing such a wonderful initiative to promote a brand-new event in Pukekohe and one which recog-
nises what we do here and in the surrounding areas,” he said. “It definitely deserves sponsorship and support.” Poco Loco took out the top award with their three-cheese and caramelised onion croquettes that wowed the judges. Eight dishes were selected altogether for entry in the first ever Onion Festival competition and guest judges Hunua MP Andrew Bayly, Franklin Local Board deputy chair Andy Baker and entertainer and MC Te Radar enjoyed tucking in to what was on offer. Andrew said “all the food on offer was really good but Poco Loco’s croquettes were outstanding.”
Charlotte Manahi with Amber cutting the ten year celebration cake. PHOTO : JESS PATON A special celebration was held at the Pukekohe Maternity Resource Centre (PMRC) on Wednesday 12 December, marking ten years since the PMR centre opened.
Speeches were given, local music group Majors ‘n’ Minors performed and a special cake was cut before a morning tea. Claire Eyes, lead maternity caregiver community midwife, said “this centre is the heart of what midwives are all about! On this day ten years ago in 2008 it was opened.” It was said that this is a great
milestone as it took a lot of hard work to open the resource centre. Majors ‘n’ Minors, who performed at the opening ten years ago, performed three songs to the crowd. Lynda McDowall said “it’s a pleasure to be back now again to celebrate ten years.” The PMRC was set up with Ministry of Health funding, thanks to the collaboration of Counties Manukau Health, and self employed midwives in this area. The centre provides women and their families with information from pre-pregnancy through to six months following birth.
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On Thursday evening 13 December 2018, Sandspit Road School farewelled their very popular Headmaster, Graeme Newall. Mr Newall has been Principal of Sandspit Road Primary School for the past 13 years. During these 13 years he has endeared himself to his staff, his pupils and their parents and many people in Waiuku. Under his guidance there have been many positive changes at the school, all for the benefit of the pupils. The testimonies, and accolades for Graeme bear witness to the understanding, compassion and empathy he always displays to his staff, pupils and many others. He is going to be sorely missed by his Board members, staff, parents and pupils, but is wished every happiness and much success in his new venture.
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Ask a tourist to our beautiful country what’s on their “must do” list, and included will be “to learn about the Maori culture”. They’ve glimpsed the power of our haka, thanks to the AB’s, but while they’re in the “Land of the long white cloud”, they want to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s Maori culture. Enter Taniwha Ventures, the creation of Chassy Kani and proudly supported by kaumatua (Maori elder) Awhitu Rangiawha. This fantastic cultural group raised the roof last Thursday when they showcased their cultural talents to the Franklin Tourism Group (FTG). Focused on making Maori culture accessible in our neck of the woods, the crew from Taniwha Ventures began the FTG visit with a powhiri (welcoming ceremony) on the banks of the Waikato River with the iconic Tuakau bridge as a backdrop, followed by a korero (talk) with kaumatua Awhitu, before wowing the audience with their beautiful voices and kapa haka performance at the local marae. “Taniwha (water monsters who are often guardians) can take the form of a rock, and when they take to the awa (river), they then take the form of wood. So if you see a stick in the Waikato River floating upstream, when the current is flowing in the opposite direction, this will be a taniwha,” explained kaumatua Awhitu. Legends such as these, provide richness to our cultural tapestry, and are sure to delight tourists (be sure
Voices raised, passion flowing and flags flying, the Taniwha Ventures Maori cultural performance group wowed the crowd at a recent Franklin Tourism Group meeting.
to share with your own kids and grandkids too - they’ll love it!) The group have been performing several times a month, and in October, thanks to fundraising efforts and the support of Te Puni Kokiri and Flight Centre Pukekohe, travelled to Taiwan as one of the performing groups featuring in the Nan Ying International Folklore Festival. The next goal is to find a base for their performances and the team are currently assessing a possible space in Puni. In the meantime, location isn’t an issue as they’re a fully mobile crew. “We’ll go anywhere to perform and share our culture!” smiles Chassy. You know something is special when you’re left with shivers on your skin, and the kapa haka performance certainly delivered a mountain of goosebumps. The sheer power and passion the Taniwha crew projected through their vocals and moves, was simply astounding.
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TUESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2018 Santa with Port Waikato Fire Brigrade members before the parade.
Even the local dogs got into the festive spirit for the animal category.
The Port Antiques float was a true old fashioned celebration
Pokeno residents enjoyed getting festive with their first ever Christmas Parade on Friday 14 December. The weather held off and locals were out in full force, waving to Santa, enjoying the lollies and ham from Pokeno Bacon that was handed out. Port Waikato held their Christmas Parade on Sunday 16 December, a day later than planned, but festive nonetheless. The earlier event was postponed due to the storm, and even though some floats couldn’t make it, there were 10 floats, three decorated bikes, four dogs, one kitten and plenty of kids and adults dressed up for the occasion. PHOTOS BY: JACQUI CHURCH AND DISTRICTS POST.
Merry Christmas & Seasons Greetings from the team at The Vet Centre Christmas & New Year Opening Hours Monday 24th December - Open 7.30am - 6.00pm Tuesday 25th December - Christmas Day CLOSED Wednesday 26th December - Boxing Day CLOSED Thursday 27th December - Open 7.30am - 6.00pm Friday 28th December - Open 7.30am - 6.00pm Saturday 29th December - Open 8.30am - 1.00pm Sunday 30th December - CLOSED Monday 31st December - New Years Eve 7.30am - 6.00pm Tuesday 1st January - New Years Day CLOSED Wednesday 2nd January - New Years Day CLOSED Thursday 3rd January - Back to Normal 7.30am - 6.00pm
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Above Georgia McIntyre, Ruby Leslie and Sandradee NepiaTemorengo excited to be part of the celebrations.
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Left: Jake, and Danika and Millie
Right: Kaia Murray was thrilled to dress up for the parade.
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