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to charity shops Your donated Clean clothes all nicely hung up and ready to be sold at the Op Shop.
Mouldy clothes, dirty underwear and even grass clippings. Items you can’t use or sell, yet these are the items being dumped at charity shops around Pukekohe. By Yana O’Gorman - yana@districtspost.media
It’s volunteers and the charities who are copping the costs, so they’re asking the community to watch what they give away. Districts Post spoke to a number of charity shops in the region to gather their thoughts on the items ‘gifted’. “Charity shops are extremely grateful for donations received,” one volunteer said. “However, are the public aware how many unusable, damaged goods are gifted?” Since the clothing bins were taken away from Pukekohe for servicing, there has been an increase in what is dumped outside the op shops. “It’s very disheartening,” the volunteer said. “We’re all volunteers.” Sorting through the items takes time away from focusing on the shop. “Volunteers sorting find broken toys, individual shoes, knives, broken glass, soiled clothing and linen and green waste.” One shop had a goal to have unsellable items removed fortnightly, but since the clothing bins stopped taking items, that has increased to weekly removals. Due to the fact that the shop staff are volunteers, they are not covered by ACC, which means when people drop off items like broken glass, they’re not covered if they injure
Clean box of Clothes is always welcomed as a donation.
Mouldy clothes, Dirty Underwear and items we can’t use or sell.
themselves. “It is about health and safety,” another op shop volunteer said. “We have to throw away so much because it’s not worth the risk to go through bags of mouldy items in case there’s one good item.” Another volunteer said dumped items were a serious problem, especially with the increase in broken glass. “We take pride in our store and what we sell.” It means the charities are the ones missing out. “It’s unfair to unload unusable goods that end up costing charity shops to rid rubbish.” In last week’s Districts Post Grant Doonan from the Textile Recycling Centre Ltd said clothing bins were having similar issues. “The public should be informed that Clothing Bins are to recycle good quality reusable clothing, shoes and manchester,” he said. “The vast majority understand this and their support of our recycling project is appreciated. However the dumping of dirty or spoiled items, old unfit furniture or household items by an unruly few exposes our staff and the public to risks.” One volunteer said, “We have seen the increase in ‘gifted items’ since the clothing bins were removed. It’s a serious problem.” Along with soiled clothing, glass and green waste, one shop arrived one morning to fish heads left outside their doors. “We just want the community to respect charity shops and the fantastic work they do for Franklin.” Local councils have regular rubbish pick ups. Go to your local council website for more details.
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Emergency Services on the scene of the Bombay accident on Saturday 2 February. Pictured above are members of Fire and Emergency NZ, St John and HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) Dr. Gareth Richards and Crewman/Helicopter Manager Greg Brownson. PHOTO: AUCKLAND WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER
It was a busy weekend for our emergency services as they attended a number of calls and crashes in the district. SERIOUS CRASH - BOMBAY
Emergency services were at the scene of a crash involving a car and motorcycle on Mill Road, Bombay on Saturday 2 February 2019. Police were called at 12.30pm, while Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter W2 crew were tasked to the scene at the Bombay Hills at 12.18pm. Initial reports indicated that one person had received serious injuries and three others had received minor injuries. W2 crew assisted the male patient in his 50s who was the rider of the motorcycle involved in the high speed collision. Westpac 2 landed in a paddock next to the scene. The man was wearing a helmet, but suffered multiple injuries including a severe head injury. A rapid sequence intubation (RSI) needed to be performed to assist the patient’s breathing. He was flown to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition. The road was closed and diversions were put in place, with motorists being asked to avoid the area. The Serious Crash Unit was advised. FATAL CRASH - MEREMERE DRAGWAY
Lawrence Webster, aged 66 of Pukekohe, died
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On Sunday 3 February 2019 a diversion was put in place following a non-injury crash at Maramarua. The two-vehicle collision occurred on State Highway 2 about 12.30pm. Southbound traffic was diverted at Monument Road, while one northbound lane remained open. FATAL CRASH - WAITOMO DISTRICT
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On Sunday 3 February 2019 at 5.04pm, Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter W1 crew were tasked from Whitianga to Waiuku, to assist a male patient in his 50s suffering a medical complaint. He needed to be RSI’d on scene and was flown to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
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The countdown is on to the 133rd Counties Power Pukekohe Show The Counties Power Pukekohe Show is just two weeks away and the excitement is building. With an increase on last year, the show, on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 February 2019, boasts 97 trade stalls with craft, food, local artists, tastings, something for everyone to enjoy. Jannine Goodhew, secretary for the Franklin A & P society said she is excited for the whole show. “2019 represents 133 years of A&P Show in Pukekohe. That is something to celebrate!” Pukekohe Police and Pukekohe Volunteer Fire Brigade will be on the scene with their displays, always a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike. There will be plenty of events and activities across the two days, including the Axemen competition, Counties Strongest Man competition and sheep racing. While taking a break from activities, take a seat at the food court arena and enjoy lunch while listening to entertainment from local country singers Dennis Marsh and Brendan Dugan. Brendan Dugan is known as the Gentle Giant of Country Music. He is a legendary New Zealand entertainer, who has celebrated 50 years in the music industry. Brendan has performed at the Grand Old Opry USA and last year received The Benny Award, the highest honour that is given to a Kiwi variety entertainer. Local entertainer Dennis Marsh, is a multi-award winner in New Zealand and Austral-
ia. He has a record industry award for highest number 1 New Zealand Country Artist of all time. Along with releasing 30 albums in 30 years, five have reached platinum, and 12 have reached gold. Dennis also has a number of awards, from New Zealand Entertainer of the Year, and four time Male Artist of the Year. Both Brendan and Dennis will be performing several shows throughout the event, so make sure you tune in and enjoy! Principal sponsors Counties Power will have a rock climbing wall, bouncy castle, lemonade stand and cherry picker rides for the kids. There will also be plenty of vintage machinery for everyone to see. “In a nutshell – we have put together a totally new programme of events, entertainment, trade sites and special guest appearances,” Jannine said. If you’ve never been to the Franklin Show, then 2019 is a year you don’t want to miss.
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Yarn There’s a new plant at my desk and so far, it’s still living. I’ve only had it for a week or two, and I believe we’re doing well. I didn’t want to out my flatmate, but she did kill a cactus, so in comparison, I’m doing okay! Full disclosure though, I did accidentally kill my basil plant. I tried to revive him, but he was long gone. However, Baz 2.0 is thriving and has made it to a few dishes! I enjoy doing bits of research, and so when my new little plant ended up on my desk (thanks Mum), I decided to research how to keep it alive. Some people swear by singing and saying positive things to plants to help them grow. If I sang to my plant, it would definitely die haha. So maybe I’ll stick to saying positive affirmations instead. IKEA did an ad campaign in 2018 where they had two identical plants. They recorded messages of positivity and played it on repeat for one plant, while the other one played a loop of recorded negativity and bullying. The experiment went on for 30 days, and at the end, it was pretty obvious to see which plant thrived and which didn’t. The ad was to highlight the effects of verbal bullying for school students, and if words can affect plants, then how much more can they effect humans? The front page story is about people dumping their items off to charity opportunity shops in Pukekohe. These shops thrive from your goods, but as the volunteers say, please make sure they’re good. It’s terrible when people don’t respect that. Believe it or not we do have a great rubbish collection system established. The op shops are there to help members of the community, don’t make it harder for them by preventing them from helping people because they have to clean up your mess. Yana
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Pedestrian crossings a danger In general driving in Pukekohe has become ever increasingly more condensed, as the population grows. Education is number one for all traffic issues. Pedestrian crossings are there for just what it implies, pedestrians to cross roads that have vehicles traveling on them - danger! Stop, look both ways and only cross once. Most people just march across with mobile phones into their faces, expecting the traffic to take care of itself! The pedestrian crossing on the corner of Queen and King streets roundabout is too near the street corner, causing traffic jams for vehicles coming off King into Queen street. The pedestrian crossings mentioned in your article in the Districts Post, on King street roundabout are a potential danger for sure. Accident waiting to happen. The old school courtesy is fading. Future plans could be closing off the main road, Kings street, making it pedestrians only. With only delivery entry. Pukekohe needs serious traffic attention not only in town. Upper Queen with all the new housing development has ever more traffic on, large trucks at 100km an hour on a very narrow road! No side walks. Trenches on the edge of the road. The corners should have shoulders for larger vehicles to navigate easier, then drifting will be less. Pukekohe has no walking or cycling road areas, going from town into the rural areas that are safe. The infrastructure should have been attended to, before development. G Schulze
Polite motorists at pedestrian crossings I have lived in Pukekohe for a month now and I must say the motorists here are very polite. They will stop and wait for you even if you are just waiting on the side of the raised island. I moved here from Waihi Beach to be near my daughter and people are so polite on the roads. Like most people I’ll always wave thank you to people if they let me cross. Any more crossings and people would just be walking out - it ends up holding up the traffic. I would say no more crossings, it’s fine as it is! If everyone read the little signs on the edge of the road and obeyed the rules there would be no problem at all. But I must say the motorists here are all very friendly and polite. Bev, Pukekohe
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Puppies dumped in Bombay
FIRE & EMERGENCY ROUNDUP PUKEKOHE WEEKLY 26/01 BBQ on fire •Tree fire 27/01 Fuel leak from vehicle • Alarm sounding false alarm
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This week there was a large police presence when a search warrant was executed at a local address. As a result a local man is facing burglary, theft and fraud charges. The thefts relate to mail from boxes around Franklin. It is probably a good reminder to be careful what you send or receive through the post. The crooks are looking for money, credit cards so they go spending at day 4 September 2018 | www.thepost.nz your expense and nowadays they are looking for documents of identity. The puppies found at a Bombay Park. PHOTO: SPCA NEW ZEALAND FACEBOOK PAGE. Once they have details of your identity the crooks can then start apA post on the SPCA Facebook page about four dumped puppies had plying for other credit cards or the nation up in arms, and the community more so Your when it was revealed platform to By Jess even loans using your details. the Paton animals had been dumped at a park picnic areashare in Bombay. your news, jess@thepost.nz ideas. headDefinitely do not send cash through The SPCA said their fur was brown because theyviews wereand covered the mail. If you’re expecting credit cards to-toe in feaces, vomit and urine. “The smell was soemail: strong. We dread to news@thepost.nz or the like to be sent to you and you think how long they’d been there for. They had no water, no shade, and or post to: P.O. Box haven’t received them, call your bank no way for them to escape. We have no idea who did this to them. 374 Waiuku, 2123.All we quickly to get the card cancelled. know is it’s remarkable they survived.” www.thepost.nz In fact when due for new credit cards The four puppies are now being cared for at the SPCA Canine Intencontact the bank and ask to pick them up sive Care Unit. At their first meal, they were terrified of the bowl, having from the bank. You can also ask for impornever seen one before. I read Pokeno Highway Patant documents to be e-mailed to you. The team at the SPCA areyour givingrecent them round-the-clock care. trol article with interest. I’m sure the road You can also either courier or have important documents coupolicing units around New Zealand believe riered to yourself. It may cost a bit, they are doing a good job and in most part but it’s safer in the long run. they are. Remember these crooks are mostly unRoad deaths are increasing annually so and haveRiver all day think Road, Pukekawa. p carcassesemployed dumped in thethey Waikato offtoMurray SuPPlied up ways of stealing, so take some prethe Sergeant’s comment of ‘being visible people to be wary of a telephone scam in cautions to avoid becoming victim. Council.” Police are askingand theaDistrict increasing awareness’ is not working. ng to the influx illegal which the caller claims to work for NZ Police and Spark NZ. Also atofthe same address the warThe spokesperson said they Focusing on speeding drivers is like parkish dumping, lastexecuted week aat, a number of other rant was Ironically, the caller claims to be targeting internet fraud. have no information as to when ing the ambulance at the bottom of the hill. items includingwere drugs were found and le of sheep carcasses they were dumped. “We have no DriverBeth educationsured should be theinto focus. other local residents will be apor duped purchasing Acting Senior Sergeant ped in thea few Waikato River information it to any We all see it, a patrol caramounts. parked on the pearing in Court on various charges. that linksPurcell, such large Relieving prevention urray Road, Pukekawa at Not a good day for the lomessage on scams South manager, theof victim is other dumping or carcasses or of- said side the road andPolice’s everyone is good. 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Woody “If you areofinthem doubtand as to a callwhile maintaining should be reported tovictim, police.” patrol remote cars are needed, lots are aware of Cheers the carcasser’s legitimacy, ask if you access to the victim’s computer. If illegal dumping is in water not just a fleet of Holden commodorescan butcall hey were reported to us via them back, or just hang up,” Act“This is a variation on previWai-seen by Police, a mixture of makes, even some utes. Tar- said. ato District Council, who re- then call the 365-day cover ing Senior Sergeant Purcell ous scams where kato Regional Councilthe number, thefrom bad driving and there ison plenty d the information via their Information otherto scams scammer claimsget to be a widely recognised organisa0800 800 401. If the dumping is choose from. that are currently operating can book,” a spokesperson said. besome, found tailgating, on the Consumer Protion inconorder to gain the victim’s on land then immediately You touched on unsafe as sent to us as it was initialtrust,” Acting Senior Sergeant Pur- tection NZ website. tact Waikato District Council on overtaking, slow drivers in the right hand orted that it was in the rivAnyone who believes they are cell said. 0800492 452. the motorway, of hand heldover owever, the carcasses were a victimthe of ause scam, in person, Business ownerslane whoon note cusWhat are your thoughts? Email cell phones, not indicating, going through e side of the river, not in it, the phone or online, should imtomers buying multiple gift cards mediately report it to their bank, of high monetary value should stops. jess@thepost.nz compulsory Stop these motorists e issue is being dealt with by and then to their local check they are not being presand ask them why they are doing it. Police.
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SAFETY MESSAGE: With the dry hot weather vegetation, etc, can become very dry and can easily catch on fire. Please be careful lighting any fires, even if permitted, using fireworks, and disposing of cigarettes. If in doubt, don’t do it! Did you know that cigarettes being tossed from cars have caused many large fires throughout the world? A a restricted fire season started on Monday, 4 February for the Waikato District. This means a fire permit is required to light a fire in open air. For more information or to apply for a fire permit, visit the Check its alright website www.checkitsalright.nz
In some cases they may not be aware of it. I’ve driven in the UK and elsewhere and the standard of driving in New Zealand is poor. The Sergeant will know this coming from the UK. Sitting on a motorway on ramp pinging someone doing over the speed limit is not educating people and changing their attitude….in my opinion. Chris L.
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International business trip Head students paving the way at PCS for Pukekohe teen Pukekohe Christian School’s (PCS) head leaders are ready to get their year started.
Nicole Kawondera, an 18 year old from Pukekohe, is feeling confident and educated after a business study tour in Singapore with Young Enterprise (YE).
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The tour, from the 19 to the 25 January 2019, included ten students aged from 16 to 18 and was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Last year Nicole was part of Lunchbuckz, a YE team from Pukekohe High School that won the regional award for ‘Company of the Year’ and ‘One to Watch.’ After their success, Nicole was eligible to apply for the study tour. “I filmed an application video and three weeks later found out I was selected,” said Nicole. “I wasn’t sure what a business tour was and they didn’t say much so it was mysterious. My mate from another YE group went on a trip to Wellington and learnt lots so that helped me apply.” Six weeks later Nicole was on a flight to Singapore. “I was both nervous and excited, but more excited! “We did a business challenge where we had 24 hours to write a business plan which was two pages and then perform a pitch in front of judges,” said Nicole. “Other days we toured and visited other businesses.” The group visited the Facebook headquarters of Singapore and Grab, the equivalent of Uber, where they spoke to the Corporate Strategy Director and the Senior Programme Manager. “NZ technology is in high demand in Singapore and they like New Zealanders because they’re creative,” said Nicole. “I definitely want to
work in Singapore sometime - it’s such a vibrant and multicultural society.” Nicole said she’s now better equipped going forward. “I would definitely recommend it. The opportunity to put yourself out there in that situation can be scary but it’s good to do.” Nicole will be studying business at university this year. “I’ve always wanted to study business and my time in Young Enterprise has confirmed that for me. Thank you to my business study teachers from Pukekohe High, Andrea Lim and Carolyn Bach and YE also.” Later this year Lunchbuckz will relaunch their brand. “We’re finalising a few things. It’s a lot more serious transferring from a school project to an actual business! Singapore showed me I can go on. I have more confidence to change and improve things now I know what works and what doesn’t.” Nicole’s word of advice to others is “just take the opportunity!”
Head leaders Johlida van Schalkwyk and Poppy Fulton are taking charge, joined by deputy head leader Kavi Kumar. The 17 year olds say they’re humbled and excited for the year and the positions they’re in. They hope to continue on the success of last year and create a lasting legacy. For Johlida, she has been part of the school since year one. “I really want to return to the school what they’ve invested in me.” Poppy said she’s excited to work with Johlida and Kavi. “We want to integrate the student council and get more involvement across all years.” Already the school has a great tightknit community, something that all three head leaders say is a good thing. “We have great relationships with the students.” “We want to be social across all year levels, and make sure everyone is themselves and not afraid to pipe up,” Kavi said. “We want to create an environment where people contribute their strengths,” Poppy adds. They’re also looking forward to the events they get to plan, from the ball,
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to culture day, and the school gala, which is one of the big things on the calendar each year. Individually, all three head students have goals to achieve well in school this year and get into their university courses, but more so they want to encourage others in their faith. “I’ve really changed a lot over the past year and grown in confidence, so this year I want to be the best version of myself, academically excel and build my own faith and Christian walk,” Kavi said. “We do have good bonds and friendships with all the year levels. The growing school is small, but ‘everyone knows everyone’.” “We just want to use this platform for good, and lead by example,” Johlida said. “Your actions speak louder than words.” All three of them hope to leave a lasting legacy. “I want to have a positive impact on PCS,” said Poppy. “I hope that everyone would succeed, and to leave the knowledge that God can help you through everything.” Johlida said, “I hope to bring out the best in others, be encouraging and make the most of every opportunity.” With a range of events upcoming, the head leaders are positive about making 2019 the best PCS has seen yet.
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Surge of heat for Franklin It was a a hot, sticky week for Franklin locals last week as a heatwave hit the country. With farmers grass quickly drying off and many people craving fans and air conditioning, we got a very real taste of summer. Temperatures reached 29.8˚C in Auckland on 29 January 2019, and the temperature was still rising at 4 pm that day. MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths said a number of locations had experi-
enced consistent heat for three or more days and were likely to record official heatwaves, including Pukekohe. A heatwave occurs when the daily maximum temperature exceeded the average maximum temperature by 5C or more for five consecutive days. What the “average maximum temperature” is, depends on the average for specific locations and times of the year.
Watch your pets in the heat With the increase in hot weather throughout the area, councils and animal advocates are reminding pet owners to be careful with their animals. Waikato District Council shared this piece of advice. Please remember the five-second rule before walking your dog. Place the back of your hand on the pavement. If you can’t hold it for five seconds then it’s too hot to walk your dog on it. The SPCA also warned about hot cars. The inside of cars heat up very quickly. On a 30 degree day, the temperature inside
your car can reach 39 degrees in less than five minutes. Even cracking open a window is not enough to cool a dog down. A dog can withstand a body temperature of 41°C for a short amount of time but will quickly suffer irreparable brain damage and then death. Young, overweight or elderly animals, or those with short muzzles or thick, dark-coloured coats are most at risk for overheating. They encourage people to not leave their dogs unattended in a car at any time of the day. If the purpose of your trip is not to take your dog with you, they advise owners to leave their dog at home.
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The Waiuku based group have moved mountains of mangroves already, but they’re on a mission to get rid of even more. “We’re working with a 75 hectare consent that includes coastal mangroves in every inlet down to The Needles,” advises Mudlarks Secretary, Tony Ogilve. About 20 hardy volunteers currently get their gumboots on and get stuck into the mud, but more helping hands, means more can be
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Didn’t Ask How often do we all blame God for all our troubles and trials in our daily lives that so regularly implode our way, for all those predicaments that we land up in, and for other things, when we so often did not firstly ask God’s permission, council and advice in the very first place? Where should I go? What do you want me to do? How do you want this situation handled God? We so often rush about without God’s council and advice, we so often do it singing, I did it my way, and when all fails, as it usually does, we lash out at God and blame him. Here is a Bible story to clarify this for us.
Joshua 9:1-27 tells the story in full, but here is the critical piece as found in Joshua 9:12-15 “This our bread we took hot [for] our provision out of our houses on the day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is mouldy: and these bottles of wine, which we filled, [were] new; and, behold, they be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey. And the men took of their victuals, and asked not [counsel] at the mouth of the LORD. And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.” But the critical piece is found in Joshua 9:14 “And the men took of their victuals, and asked not [counsel] at the mouth of the LORD.” God had warned them before they left their Egyptian captivity about deception and the wickedness in the Promised Land that they were about to possess Exodus 23:32 “Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.”
Numbers 27:21 “And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask [counsel] for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, [both] he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.” The High Priest had two large stones on the “Breast Plate,” called the Urim and the Thummim, and these gave God’s answers to any questions. Quote; “At the right and left of the breastplate were two large stones of great brilliancy. These were known as the Urim and Thummim. By them the will of God was made known through the high priest. When questions were brought for decision before the Lord, a halo of light encircling the precious stone at the right was a token of the divine consent or approval, while a cloud shadowing the stone at the left was an evidence of denial or disapprobation. {PP 351}
Here in this situation, Israel made agreements with a group of people that portrayed that they allegedly lived very far away, mouldy bread and ragged cloths and such, yet they actually lived right in the middle of Israel’s new homeland, just round the very corner. A couple of days later Israel turned the corner, and there right before them were huge cities, many people, and then Israel
uncovered the deception, but their word was their bond, they were trapped, all because they did not ask God before they did anything. King David regularly asked the Priest with him to talk to God for him to tell him whether to attack, or to retreat in battles, where to go and what to do, all through his early life and when trying to outrun and to escape a vengeful King Saul, King David sought divine directions on pretty much everything he ever did.
King David, when obedient and seeking divine guidance, was saved from vast quantities of disasters, mayhem and death, all because he asked first. Often latter in life, he at times forgot to “Ask God,” scripture records many stories of what happened when he forgot God, and many more stories when he stopped and asked, listened and then heeded, heavenly council, and by following God’s recommendations, many wonderful things were achieved and great peace and happiness in many lives, the blessings of heaven flooded down through the people and the Nation as a whole and usually out to the surrounding nations, all because King David asked God first.
Chaplain ready for a challenge Based in Waiuku, Lloyd Salmon is a church minister who likes to push himself beyond his comfort zone. However, it took a lot of hard work, fitness and prayer to come through the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) officer training regime as the RNZN’s newest chaplain. Mr Salmon, 46, graduated as a midshipman in December after 22 weeks of Junior Officer Common Training. While growing up on a dairy farm north of Whangarei, Mr Salmon had considered joining the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). But instead “life happened”, he went to polytech, trained in engineering and ran a construction company with his brother. “Becoming involved in a church is different for everyone,” Mr Salmon said. “My experience was like a ship turning around, and moving in the right direction. “My wife and I started going to church early in our marriage. Becoming part of a faith community anchored our family. As time went on I felt the call to become a minister.” Lloyd led a team of chaplains to Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake, and saw the work being done by the NZDF chaplains there. “They suggested NZDF chaplaincy would be a good fit for me, which it is.” A full-time chaplaincy job came up with the RNZN and he took the plunge. “We have a small farm and I get out, but this is a different level of fitness. I lost 10 kilograms quite early on.” Comradeship among his classmates, invariably a lot younger than him, was a big factor. “You feed off each other, encourage each other. I did it, with the grace of God – and a lot of prayer.” Graduation was a special moment for classmates and their families, he said.
“You look back at all you’ve achieved – it’s a great feeling.” There was still plenty to learn as an RNZN operative, and he was still finding his way around Devonport Naval Base, he said. “This definitely feels right. You’ll never get bored doing this. There’s always a challenge, and I like challenges. This is something I can definitely see myself doing for a long time.”
Making mates at Friendzy So when are we each going to finally stop running blindly through life, and to actually stop and to really talk to God, ask for heavenly guidance and council, read the Bible, Pray continually, and then go out heeding the word and living a victorious life in Christ Jesus our Lord, obedient to wise heavenly council. God can see the end from the beginning, all things are open to him, so why then are we so slow at asking God? This scripture should be something that we do automatically, moment by moment, 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” How often do the recording Angels have to write beside the many disasters recorded accurately in our life’s record, “Didn’t Ask,” and then on the next page, we have all the victories in our life, and there recorded is “Asked God’s advice and followed it.”
Before you make a Decision or if you want to know what to do? Back to the key text, Joshua 9:14 “The men of Israel looked them over and accepted the evidence. But they didn’t ask God about it” MSG. Proverbs 16:25 “There’s a way that looks harmless enough; look again – it leads straight to Hell” MSG. Proverbs 3:5 “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own” MSG. Joshua 9:14b repeated, “But they didn’t ask God about it” MSG. When will it stop being written against your name as a Testimony against you? They Didn’t ask God.
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Friday night fun for just a gold coin? Bargain!
When Frann Sawtell moved to Waiuku in 2017, she noticed there wasn’t much on offer socially for youth in the 10 to 13 age bracket. Having been involved in organising youth groups in her previous town, and after some inspiration from a friend, she decided to do something about it, and Friday Night Friendzy was born. Held each Friday night from 6pm to 8pm during school terms, Friday Night Friendzy has quickly grown to be a popular option for local kids seeking a fun safe space to make friends and unwind after a tough week at school. Led by Frann, and supported by the Waiuku Combined Churches, a team of eight put on the evening each week. “The idea is to have a safe place for young people to: get together on a regular basis; make new friends; develop their social skills; learn about their local and wider community; and learn about their world in which they live. All this and more while having fun. This year we’ll be developing a program where they’ll be involved in a significant community activity,” says Frann. Hosted at 83 Queen Street, Waiuku (behind the St Andrew’s Op Shop Furniture Store), kids can try their hand at a game of pool or table tennis, let their creative juices flow with arts and crafts, shoot some hoops, listen to music, and just spend time chilling out with other kids. “For 2019 we’re introducing video production in vari-
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ous forms too, and some weeks we’ll have guests visiting to demonstrate such things as woodturning, musical instruments, and what it’s like to work in the Police, Fire or Ambulance services,” adds Frann. There’s also the chance to show your talents, or marvel at the talents of others, in the Talent Quest. Thanks to the financial support of the Waiuku Combined Churches, a gold coin donation is all you need to get through the door, and although the fun night is organised through the church, aside from blessing the food at supper time (yes! there’s usually a delicious cake on offer at the end of the night), religion is not part of the evening. There are opportunities for kids aged 13 plus too. “We’re keen to help young people develop their leadership skills and have invited some older kids to come along and train to become leaders,” explains Frann. Helping others feels good and looks great on your CV too kids - just saying. Notes Frann, “It’s so gratifying to see how children from different backgrounds and schools, come together and develop their skills, learning from one another and growing in confidence and self-esteem. Every child has something to give and something to learn, and we encourage this in every child who comes along to Friday Night Friendzy.” To find out more about Friday Night Friendzy, find them on Facebook.
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Remembrance campaignbreaks breaks barriers Hospice Remembrance campaign barriers forfor Hospice It was a celebration on Thursday 31 January Farmers staff met with31 It was aas celebration on Thursday representatives from staff Franklin January as Farmers metHospice. with representatives Hospice. This year, as partfrom of theFranklin Tree of Remembrance campaign, the staff at Farmers, and This year, as part of the Tree of Rememthe local community raised $17,538. brance campaign, the staff at Farmers, and This total trumped last year’s one. the local community raised $17,538. Pukekohe Farmers store manager This total trumped last year’s one.Lisa Perry said, “We had some amazing donations in Pukekohe Farmers store manager Lisa Perthe last seven days of the campaign.” ry said, “We had some amazing donations in Thelast community generous, with some the seven dayswere of the campaign.” donating $50 to $100were for Hospice. The community generous, with some Franklin Hospice CEO Odom thanked donating $50 to $100 forRic Hospice. the staff for their commitment, and credited Franklin Hospice CEO Ric Odom thanked the generous community. the staff for their commitment, and credited “Once again Farmers customers and staff the generous community. were“Once fully behind the campaign – purchasing again Farmers customers and staff the limited edition bauble and making donawere fully behind the campaign – purchasing tions to the Tree of Remembrance. “ the limited edition bauble and making dona100 per cent of all donated in tions to the Tree of funds Remembrance. “ each store remain in the local community, 100 per cent of all funds donated inhelping each tostore ensure that hospice carecommunity, remains free of remain in the local helping charge for people with life-limiting condito ensure that hospice care remains free of tions, their and whanau. charge forfamilies people with life-limiting condiAcross Newfamilies Zealand, more than $776,000 tions, their and whānau. wasAcross donated to hospice services following the New Zealand, more than $776,000 fundraising campaign supported by Farmers was donated to hospice services following the Department fundraisingstores. campaign supported by Farmers Department stores.
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said, “The support we receive from Farmers is incredible. For five years now the entire FarmersMary team Schumacher, has embracedCEO supporting hospice of Hospice NZ atsaid, Christmas and alongside their customers “The support we receive from Farmers is continue to For make a real difference to people incredible. five years now the entire Farmusing hospice services throughout It is ers team has embraced supportingNZ. hospice humbling to be thealongside beneficiary ofcustomers such generat Christmas and their osity and kindness.” continue to make a real difference to people Michael Power, actingthroughout Chief Executive using hospice services NZ. Itof is Farmers and Chief Financial Officer said, humbling to be the beneficiary of such gener“The of a national store-wide apositydelivery and kindness.” proach to our charity campaigns helps build Michael Power, acting Chief Executive of aFarmers meaningful to connect with and opportunity Chief Financial Officer said, the community, our staffstore-wide work in unison “The delivery ofas a national aptoward a common goal. At Farmers we are proach to our charity campaigns helps build extremely proud of the amount raisedwith during a meaningful opportunity to connect our hospice through theChristmas community, as ourcampaign staff work in unison atoward combined effort and generous donations a common goal. At Farmers we are made by our customers, our staffraised and our extremely proud of the amount during business. It’s heart-warming to know the our Christmas hospice campaign through positive difference it will make indonations our coma combined effort and generous munities.” made by our customers, our staff and our Last year,It’s Franklin Hospiceto provided care business. heart-warming know the and support for more than 235 local positive difference it will make in ourresidents comand their families and carers, either before or munities.” after theyear, death of theirHospice loved one. Last Franklin provided care Right: The teamfor from Farmers with and support more than Pukekohe 235 local residents members of Franklin Hospice who received the and their families and carers, either before or cheque for $17,538. PHOTO: YANA O’GORMAN after the death of their loved one.
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Crowdfunding for beach toilet mural
A givealittle page has been set up to help the Waiuku Business and Development Association raise money to continue the of their town.set A beautification givealittle page has been Karioitahi a hotspot for up to help theBeach, Waiuku Business locals and tourists, has some toiand Development Association lets money that are to in urgent need of reraise continue the pair and a touch up with a coat beautification of their town. of paint, and the WBDA are hoping Karioitahi Beach, afor hotspot to raise awareness that. for locals and tourists, hasartist somehas toiBrigita Bell, a local lets thatusing are inher urgent need offor rebeen paintbrush pair and a touchcompleting up with a coat of good recently, work paint, and the WBDA are hoping on public toilets on Constable toRoad, raise awareness Waiuku. for that. Brigita Bell, a local artist has She has also recently finished been using paintbrush for a mural onher Bowen Street, which good completing addsrecently, a bit of colour to thework otheronwise public toilets on Constable plain alleyway. Road, Waiuku. WBDA Chair, and local board She has also recently finished representative Sharlene Druyven a mural on Bowen which said, “We want toStreet, keep this moadds a bit ofgoing colour towould the othermentum and like to wise plain paint thealleyway. boring old toilet block out at Karioitahi Beach, the WBDA Chair, and local but board representative Sharlene Druyven said, “We want to keep this momentum going and would like to paint the boring old toilet block
funds have all but dried up.” They’re hoping the community can come on board to help beautify the space, and stop the toilets out at Karioitahi Beach, of but the from being the subject tagging. funds have allcome but dried up.”a con“We have up with They’re thethe community cept that hoping illustrates imporcan come on board to help beautance of conservation of our sea tify the space, and the toilets life, how plastic isstop polluting our from being the tagging. waterways andsubject killing of our ma“Welife. have up with a conrine Wecome also want to push the cept that illustrates the impormessage to encourage people to tance of conservation ourreport sea pick up their rubbish,of and life, howdumping,” plastic is polluting illegal she said. our waterways and killing ma- unThe givealittle pageour is open rine life.end Weof also want toand push the til the February, they message to encourage to are hoping to raise justpeople over $3000 pick up will theircover rubbish, and report which all the costs to illegal dumping,” sheup, said. get the space tidied and pay The givealittle page is open unfor paint and labour. Any extra tilwill thego end of February, and they towards other murals in are hoping to raise just over $3000 Waiuku. which will cover costs to To donate, goall to the https://givealget the space tidied up, and pay ittle.co.nz/cause/karioitahi-toifor paint and labour. Any extra lets-mural will go towards other murals in Waiuku. To donate, go to https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/karioitahi-toilets-mural
Popular Sunset Coast walk approaches The annual Sunset Coast walk is back this month. Each year people take a journey over hills through the scenery and greenery of the Awhitu Peninsula as part of the Rotary Club of Waiuku fundraiser. Grab a picnic lunch, friends and family, choose your level of walk and enjoy the scenery of the Sunset Coast. This year, four walking options are available including five, seven, eight or 11 kilometres. Taking place on Sunday 24 February 2019, it’s not a
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Paint Pots helping Inorganic bookings open for 2019 feed the hungry New Zealanders all over the country can colour their world and brighten thousands of lives again this February. For the fifth year running the Resene Hunger for Colour fundraiser will be offering crafty Kiwis a chance to get their colour fix and help struggling families in their community, by swapping a can of food for a 6080ml test pot of Resene paint. Throughout the month, the public can swap up to seven cans for seven Resene testpots with all cans then donated to their local Salvation Army foodbank. In four years the annual fundraiser has helped put more than 150,000 cans on foodbank shelves and seen Resene donate over $690,000 worth of paint. It has also proved a highlight in the year for craft and community groups, especially the popular rock painting groups, who eagerly anticipate the chance to restock and choose new colours. For renovators, the chance to try out multiple decorating colours for the cost of food cans is also not to be missed. The cans are a major boost for Salvation Army foodbanks just at the right time, Salvation Army National Manager of welfare services, Jono Bell says. “With Christmas and the back to school period being such a busy period of demand, many of our centres find themselves with bare shelves and needing cans to fill a family food parcel. When food stocks are low our centres really appreciate the arrival of Hunger for Colour and knowing the cans will start coming in.”
Do you know the risks of using potting mix? Bookings are now open for Auckland Council’s 2019 inorganic service. Inorganics are designed for items that are not appropriate for kerbside rubbish or recycling collection. However Auckland Council are saying that inorganic collection is just one of many options to get rid of unwanted items during the year. Councillor Penny Hulse, chair of the Environment and Community committee, says, “It’s important to think about what you can do to reuse, repair, or recycle items before deciding to send them to landfill. “Thanks to your contributions to the inorganic collection service, more than 5000 tonnes of material have been diverted from landfill since the new service was rolled out in 2015. Our goal is to make it easy for Aucklanders to do the right thing with their unwanted items all year long.” To book your inorganics, go to aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic then follow the steps. You can also make a booking in-person at your local service centre, or by calling 09 301 0101.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is alerting consumers to the risks of using pot mix after the tragic passing of a Christchurch gardener from Legionnaires’ disease (legionellosis). Ms Lizzie Wilson, spokesperson for the EPA Safer Homes Programme says: “Potting mix is a common gardening supply which is also sold as potting soil or potting compost. “This tragic incident highlights the importance of using safety gear when using gardening products around the home, which in the case of potting mix should extend to wearing gloves and face protection. “We recommend people read and follow the product’s instructions and labels carefully, which may advise of further safety measures to min-
imise the risk to yourself or your family,” says Ms Wilson. “We also encourage retailers and manufacturers to review their existing labelling and signage and look for other ways to reinforce their safety messaging to the public.” General gardening product safety information is available on the EPA’s website and a Safer and Healthier Gardening guide produced by the Ministry of Health is available through the HealthEd Portal. EPA tips: 1. Before you get to work in the garden, check the back of all the products you plan to use to see what you can do to keep yourself and others safe. 2. If you’re working on plants that are for eating, check the label to see how long you need to wait before the plant or vegetable will be safe to eat. Write this down somewhere
so you don’t forget. 3. Wear gloves, and check the label to see if you need other protection like a face mask or safety glasses. 4. Keep products away from your eyes and face, and off your skin. 5. Choose a calm day. Wind can blow products into your eyes and face, or onto other people. 6. Be very careful if you are working near streams or other water. Many garden products should not be used near water. Never pour leftover products down stormwater drains. 7. Ask your local garden centre for advice and always read labels before you buy and use. Do not buy or use products that don’t have labels. You should remember: 1.To seek advice to select the safest and most effective product for the job. You can make your home and garden safer by choosing products that are as gentle as possible. The staff at the store where you buy your products may be able to help with this. 2. That ‘natural’, ‘organic’, and ‘environmentally friendly’ products can still be hazardous. 3. That you should always keep gardening products in their original packages or containers.
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Kyle’s Speedway success Kyle Hickford, a 19 year old from Pukekohe, has become the overall winner of the Lightening Concrete Waikato Stock Car Championship. The event was held at the Huntly Placemakers Speedway on 26 January 2019.
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The 29 competitors in Kyle’s class raced in one of three gruelling 15 lap heats. Kyle won his heat and became the overall winner. “For me winning the Waikato Champs was rewarding as hours are spent each day to ensure the car is race ready,” said Kyle. Kyle started racing speedway when he was 15 and is now into his fourth year. “Through my parents support and my own interests from watching my uncle race, I always had the itch to drive,” he said. “I love the atmosphere that speedway creates and I’ve made many friendships along the way. Although there are many lows that come along the way, it sure gives a whole lot more meaning to winning a race! To make as many race meetings a season is my goal each week.”
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“Without my crew and on going sponsorship it wouldn’t be possible and for that I’m super grateful,” said Kyle.
Dragway mourn loss of Pukekohe racer Meremere Dragway released a statement regarding a fatal crash on Saturday 2 February 2019. “The sport of Drag Racing has been saddened by the death of a competitor at Meremere Dragway on Saturday 2 February 2019. The Meremere Dragway Board of Directors regrettably confirmed that motorcycle competitor Lawrence ‘Laurie’ Webster received fatal injuries during the Competition Meeting. The 66 year-old Pukekohe motorcycle drag racer lost his life while riding his purpose-built machine at a recent event at New Zealand’s renowned drag strip. Mr Webster was the only competitor on track at the time making a solo qualifying pass. At this stage, no further comment is available, as Mere-
mere Dragway management awaits a formal report on Mr Webster’s death. “Our thoughts and support are with Mr Webster’s family and close friends at this time, along with his race team and fellow competitors,” Mr Bogaart, the Meremere Track Manager said. Saturday’s accident was the first time that a fatality has occurred at the track since it’s inaugural meeting in Easter 1973. The competitors, crews and officials involved in New Zealand drag racing are a very close-knit community and everyone has been deeply saddened by the accident. The Meremere Dragway Board of Directors, management and its team of volunteers would like to express their heartfelt condolences to Mr Webster’s family and friends.”
World Champion for Final round of TRS approaches for Liam MotoFest
Pukekohe’s Liam Lawson had a challenging weekend at the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy in Taupo over the weekend, as part of the fourth round in the 2019 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. Coming third after a weekend of racing, he is still at the top of the table, just five points ahead of fellow Kiwi driver Marcus Armstrong. Marcus took out the Trophy this year, also taking it out in 2017. On Friday and Saturday morning, Liam took pole position in qualifying resulting in starting his races from P1. The next day, Liam set the fourth fastest time, just 0.180s off pole. Round five of the TRS is from 8 to 10 February 2019, at Manfeild Park, Feilding, and is the final racing weekend of the Toyota Racing Series. It will be a tough toss up between the two Kiwi drivers with just five points separating them. The series has seen the best of kiwi and international drivers. Current standings are: 1 Liam Lawson 278 , 2 Marcus Armstrong (NZ) 273, 3 Lucas Auer (Austria) 225, 4 Raoul Hyman (UK) 222 , 5 Esteban Muth (Belgium) 200 ,6 Brendon Leitch 187 , 7 Artem Petrov 181 , 8 Cameron Das 167 , 9 Calan Williams 152 , 10 Kazuto Kotaka 143, 11 Petr Ptacek 119 ,12 Dev Gore 99, 13 Jackson Walls 98, 14 Thomas Smith 86 , 15 Petru Florescu 82, 16 Parker Locke 68
The spectacular celebration of motorcycling at Hampton Downs on March 2-3 known as the Mike Pero MotoFest welcomes a special guest this year – World Champion Chris Vermeulen. A neighbour of returning Kiwi star Simon Crafar when they were both living in Andorra, Vermeulen enjoyed a decade-long world championship racing career. There are not too many international circuits the Australian has not turned a wheel. In his ten years in world championship racing he qualified on pole 11 times, took 15 race wins and 40 podiums in his 155 world championship appearances. Along the way he clinched the World Supersport Championship in 2003 and became the first rider to win a MotoGP race for Suzuki. But the Queenslander with a Dutch family name has never raced in New Zealand, let alone made it to a local race circuit. That will change when he appears at the Mike Pero MotoFest at Hampton Downs on March 2 to 3 alongside fellow Aussies Kevin Magee and Rob Phillis as well as Kiwi stars Crafar and Aaron Slight. Although he has not raced here, he is no stranger to these shores and is keen to catch up with the many friends he has on this side of the Tasman at Hampton Downs on March 2 to 3. “My wife and I have been around most of the North Island and I have mountain biked in the South Island around Nelson and ridden the Heaphy Track with some mates. I always love coming over. For more information on the Mike Pero MotoFest weekend, go to http://www.hamptondowns.com
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Etene Nanai-Seturo extends 2019 season begins for Croquet club time with Steelers
Nineteen year old Super Rugby hopeful Etene Nanai-Seturo has agreed to extend his time with Counties Manukau Rugby through to the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup. The call comes after a successful season in the PIC Steelers 2018 Mitre 10 Cup. Coach Darryl Suasua and the management team say
securing the young talent has been a top priority for them. Etene has proven to be one of New Zealand rugby’s most promising young players and will look to add to his resume in 2019 which already includes a stint with NZ7’s and the Vodafone Warriors.
Sunset Coast BMX place at Oceania Champs On Saturday 19 January 2019, ten Sunset Coast BMX Club riders participated in the 2019 Oceanic Championship and the 2019 Elite Nationals held in Te Awamutu against some tough competition from both New Zealand and Australia. They were lucky enough to come away with three top placings. Maynard Peel - 2019 Elite National Champ and Oceanic #5. Max Hei Hei - 2019 Oceanic Winner (O1) in eight year old boys. Paiton Taylor - 2019 Oceanic #2 in 11 year old girls. All riders are looking forward to kicking back into club nights. New members welcome - no charge for first three turns. For more information, check out their website www.sunsetcoastbmx.co.nz or their Facebook page.
Pukekohe Croquet Club has held its first tournament for 2019, the Club Annual AC event. There was a good number of entries, fine weather and happy people. Results- Handicap Doubles A: 1. Gary Ludlam and Brendon Neilson (Pukekohe); 2. Jenny Begg (Pukekohe) and Keith Robinson (Whangamata). Handicap Doubles B: Scott Martins (Pukekohe) and Jim Gilligan (Katikati); 2. Jeff France (Pukekohe) and Caroll Sanford (Howick). Levels Singles Section A: 1. Jeff France (Pukekohe); 2. Roger Adamson (Howick). Levels Singles Section B: 1. Jim Gilligan (Katikati); 2. Scott Martins (Pukekohe). Levels Singles Section C: 1. Janet Carey (Pukekohe); 2. Brendon Neilson (Pukekohe).
Singles winners: Brendon Neilson, Janet Carey, Jeff France.
Doubles (L-R) Brendon Neilson, Jum Gilligan, Scott Martins, Gary Ludlam.
Bowled away at Buckland Buckland Bowls held their tournament on Wednesday 30 January with a number of teams ready to play. They also enjoyed a delicious morning tea. PHOTOS: JESS PATON
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Girls inspired by female footballers Sunday 3 February 2019 saw more than 40 young eager girls from ages eight to 16 years take part in the first ever Franklin United Girls in Football event held at Drury.
BMX COME & TRY AN OLYMPIC SPORT RIGHT HERE IN FRANKLIN!!
SUNSET COAST BMX CLUB 80 Attewell Road, Puni Please follow us on facebook to keep up to date: ‘Sunset Coast BMX Club’ For more info www.sunsetcoastbmx.com secretary@sunsetcoastbmx.com
DANCING
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Looking to pick up a new skill or hobby this year? Why not join a club, try your hand at a new sport, meet some new people and make new friendships. As well as great for socialising, joining a new club can help with creativity, confidence, reducing stress and personal development. There is plenty on offer in the Franklin district for people of all ages. Here are a few you can give a go!
Top young players, Britney CunninghamLee (U17 NZ Football Representative) and Jenna Dodd (NZ U18 Futsal Representative), along with Franklin United Director of Football Ben Fletcher, Christian Dawson and Senior Men’s Coach Tracy Wrigley worked with the players going through skills and drills. The event is part of the NZ Football ‘Get into Women’s Football’ Festival to promote the sport to girls in the local community. A parent of one of the local players attending the session commented,” It’s a superb opportunity for the girls to be exposed to the variety of ages and skill levels that we have in the region. Seeing the older girls who have achieved higher honours, being up close to them on the day is just awesome. It’s great to have events such as these in South Auckland area.” If you’re looking for a club for your child, get in contact with local clubs Pukekohe AFC www.pukekoheafc.co.nz or Drury Football www.druryfootball.co.nz. L-R: Britney Cunningham-Lee and Jenna Dodd
1 Woodhouse Road Patumahoe
FOOTBALL Pukekohe AFC Registration Football 2019 - Ages 4yrs-Senior Register and pay fees online at: www.pukekoheafc.com or in person on
Tuesday 12 February 2019 5.30 -7 .30pm
At Bledisloe Park Sports Centre (upstairs), John Street, Pukekohe Visit www.pukekoheafc.com for grading days and times.
For more information email: secretary@pukekoheafc.com
Men - Women - Children - All Ages. new foundation class for littleones. Excellent Self Defence, Fitness, Discipline (TraditionalOkinawan Weapons, Sai Bo, Tonfa). Dojos in: Pukekohe - Waiuku- Maraetai - Rotorua Hokitika - Westport - Sri Lanka - Germany - Australia
ANNOUNCEMENTS Waiuku Junior Football (Soccer) Club Registration 2019
Chequebooks out at Karaka Sales
FOOTBALL
All registrations online for 2019 Visit our Facebook page Waiuku Junior Club(SOCCER) to follow CLUB link WAIUKU JUNIORFootball FOOTBALL Also available: Sat 16th Feb 9am-1pm & REGISTRATION 2018 Thurs 21st Febfor5-8pm All registrations online 2018 Visit(available our Facebook for pagepayments, queries Waiuku Junior Football Club to follow link & internet use). Also available: Thur 22 Feb 5-8pm, Massey Park, EFTPOS available Sat 24 Feb 9-11am & Sat 1 Mar 9-11am (available for payments, queries & internet use). MASSEY PARK Junior clubrooms,Football EFTPOS available Waiuku Club
Waiuku 021 Junior Football Club Ph Melissa: 2016 0030
Phfor Melissa: 021 216 0030 for further information. further information
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WAIUKU DISTRICT
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We are looking for a Reserves Coach for this season. If you are interested, please contact John 027 416 0688
Preseason Tournament Waiuku vs Waitemata
Saturday 2nd March, 1pm 4 teams competing
Supporters Club AGM
Monday 25th February, 6:30pm All Welcome
Winston Peters cuts the ribbon on the Horse Ambulance.
The New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale Series (Karaka Sales) were held recently and thousands of dollars were splashed out on horses. Book 1 was held from the 27 to the 30 January 2019 and Book 2 from the 31 January to the 1 February. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister For Racing, Rt Hon Winston Peters officially opened the 2019 edition of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale Series. Following his publicaddress Mr Peters cut the ribbon at the ceremonial launch of the New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust. In Book one of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale Series, resulted in 489 horses sold for an aggregate of $67,206,500, average of
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$137,437, median of $100,000 and a clearance rate of 77 per cent. Matamata-based Waikato Stud topped the leading vendor table with 71 yearlings from their draft selling for $16,115,000 in receipts and an average price of $226,972. In Book two, at the conclusion of day three, nine horses had sold for $500,000 or more, with the Savabeel colt out of Make A Wish, purchased by local syndicator David Ellis for $1.4 million on day two still the top-priced lot. Buyers from Australia, Hong Kong, Great Britain, Singapore,The Netherlands, Japan, USA, Malaysia and China spent up large. Australian’s spent the most at $20,380,000, with Hong Kong spending $5,295,000 and Great Britain $1,740,000.
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PUBLIC NOTICES TUITION
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In memory of the late Matthew (Jimmy) Duff, a gathering will be held at the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club on Saturday 9th February at 2pm in the downstairs bar. All Welcome.
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Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Waiuku Association Football Club Incorporated has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Pukekohe for the renewal of a Club Licence, in respect of the premises situated at Belgium St, Waiuku known as Waiuku AFC Clubroom. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is as a Football Club. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm to 10:00pm and 11:00am to 10:00pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the offices of the Auckland District Licensing Agency at 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, Auckland Council, Private Bag 92300, Victoria St West, Auckland. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
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Waiuku – 40 Matai St
2 brm, 1 bthrm, single carport
Now
$365
Waiuku – 21A Bowen St
2 brm, 1 bthrm, central apartment, no pets
Now
$390
Matakawau – Awhitu School House
3 brm, 1 bthrm, no off-street parking, pets considered
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$420
Glenbrook Beach – 58 Ronald Ave
2 brm, 1 bthrm, dble garage, lawn mowing included
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$460
Waiuku – 10 Seaview Rise
3 bm, 1 bthrm, fully fenced, dble garage, no pets
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$500
Waiuku – 5a Kauri Dr
3 brm, 1 bthrm, dble garage, pets considered
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Waiuku – 2147 Awhitu Rd
4 brm, 1 bthrm, dble garage, large shedding, 2 paddocks
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Please go to these properties on our website to book a viewing www.barfoot.co.nz/waiuku Cost to move in: 4 week Bond & 2 weeks Rent ARE YOU LOOKING FOR EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IN WAIUKU & FRANKLIN DISTRICT? We are the Best Real Estate Agency in the world and we are at your service.
For all your property management needs, get in touch with us. BARFOOT & THOMPSON WAIUKU 09 235 6946 waiuku.rental@barfoot.co.nz Monday-Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm
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We are seeking an additional retail assistant to join our pharmacy team. We are needing someone with good customer service skills, retail experience and a friendly, can do attitude. This is a permanent role working part-time, however full-time hours may be considered for the right applicant. Priority will be given to applicants with pharmacy experience. For consideration please email your CV through waiukumedphcy@xtra.co.nz
Paper Runners required Districts Post weekly newspaper is widely distributed in Franklin and North Waikato all areas. We have part time distribution runs available in quite a few areas. Paper will have to be delivered Tuesdays. Interested persons may please contact me urgently stating your preferred distribution areas / localities. Age no bar.
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Leonie Gillott
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Open:Sun Sun 2.00 2.00 -- 2.30pm 2.30pm 17 17 Campbell Open: Campbell Street Street
Desirable Section - $305,000 This fabulous section is positioned in Allans Way off Columbo Road, Waiuku. The slightly elevated section offers views to the West Coast hills. With an attractive price make this a very desirable section. Phone Ray to view now.
Waiuku
It’s all about location - $619,000
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Cute and cosy, located in Elsie Drive area 4 Bdrms, open kitchen & dining, sep living area Flat & paved ideal easy maintenance Viewing by appointment, call Ewen
Waiuku
Private Family Haven - PBN A rare 4 double bedroom character home with a real magical feel. Spacious, peaceful and private park like grounds. Fabulous indoor/outdoor flow to entertaining area and gorgeous balconies from most bedrooms. Leonie Gillott 0274 985 722 Kim-Maree Osborne 0274 919 205 ID: osbh1078
Waiuku Ray Lever 021 951 082 Waiuku ID: osbs578 ________________________ ID: osbh1075 ________________________ Ewen Turoa 0274 468 563 _________________________________________________
HOLIDAY AT MATAKAWAU - $610,000
Fabulous First Home - $649,000
Whether your looking for a beach escape, holiday destination or permanent home, this little beauty is brimming with comfort and promises a leisurely lifestyle.
This spacious 2 level family home set on an easy care low maintenance site, takes in the amazing views Waiuku has to offer. Open plan living with a double slider to the entertainer’s deck. 3 double bedrooms all with wardrobes, main bathroom has door through to master bedroom which gives you the feel of a semi ensuite. Double garage door with basement parking for up to 3 or 4 cars. Handy to Waiuku Primary School, short walk to Waiuku Town Centre where you will find local cafés, shops and restaurants.
Featuring 3 bedrooms, relaxing living, kitchen and dining. Entertainers deck plus a single internal garage. Viewing by appointment only.
Leonie Gillott 0274 985 722
Awhitu Waiuku Garry Johnson 021 688 477 Marleen Ohms 0274 483 528 Waiuku Awhitu ID: osbh1071 _________________________________________________ ID: osbh1081 _________________________________________________ Open: Sun Sun 1.00 1.00 -- 1.30pm 1.30pm 19 Open: 19 Wroxton Wroxton Place Place
Waiuku Waiuku
Glenbrook Glenbrook
Come finish off Reno - $675,000
* Set on 3 flat acres with own bore * 4 bedrooms + Study * Handy to NZ Steel with a Rural outlook * Ph Marleen to arrange a viewing
Family Living - $695,000
• 5 bdrms or 4 + study, master has ensuite • Modern kitchen/dining area with outdoor flow • Lounge + family room, wood burner and HRV • Fully fenced, near View Rd School and golf course.
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Waiuku Waiuku
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Waiuku
Opportunity Knocks - $699,000
Modern Family Home - $699,000
• Open plan living with sep family room • 4 dbl bedrooms, ensuite and walk through wardrobe • Archgola, decking, low maintenance section • Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing
• 4 dbl bedrooms, master has ensuite & walk in robe • Open plan living, family room + study • Fully fenced back yard, archgola over patio area • Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing
Ohms 0274 483 528 Ohms 0274 483 528 ID: osbh1082 Marleen ID: osbh1084 ID: osbf939 ________________________ ID: osbh1080 Marleen Marleen Ohms 0274 483 528 Marleen Ohms 0274 483 528 ________________________ ________________________ ________________________
Open: Sun Sun 1.00 - 1.30pm 22 Kaiwaka Open: Kaiwaka Road Road
Peace & Tranquility - $785,000 This could be the property for you. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite, 3 living areas + office. Double internal access garage. Relax with morning coffees overlooking large private section. Vendor requires ACTION now.
Living the Country Life - $850,000 10 acres of flat to gentle slopping pasture which is north facing with water views of the Manukau harbour and a queens chain on the back boundary. Post and wire fencing set into roughly 10 paddocks. Storage shed with smoko room facilities. House is set at the front of this property with open plan living with water views from the dining room. 3 double bedrooms, bathroom, private courtyard lovely and private for entertaining family and guest and enjoying summer time BBQs. Handy to beach and local boat ramp. Approx 7 minutes from Waiuku town centre. Phone Ray or Marleen to arrange a viewing.
Leonie Gillott 0274 985 722
Marleen Ohms 0274 483 528
IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON! - $899,000
Beef, Equestrian, Calf Rearing - $940,000
We’ve loved living in Waiuku, we know you’ll love it too. With the buzz of the village down the road and a private fenced garden to retreat too, our 4 bedroom home has been a true joy to relax and entertain in knowing the kids and pets are safely fenced. The living is easy on the 3380m2 site and the summer months are a joy with the doors flung open and the sun pouring into the open plan living areas. There is opportunity to change and update to suit your tastes or just relax and enjoy the lifestyle. Come and see for yourself.
A 12.5acre lifestyle property located on the sought after Whiriwhiri Road, Waiuku. This free draining soil property is fenced into 8 paddock with a barn/stable. The land has been successfully utilized for beef rearing and equestrian activities by the current owners for 40 years. GST registered buyers maybe able to claim GST back on the land (not the home). Phone Ray to view today.
Waiuku Waiuku Waiuku Waiuku Ewen Turoa 0274 468 563 Ray Lever 021 951 082 ID: osbh1079 _________________________________________________ ID: osbf942 _________________________________________________
Waiuku Waiuku Garry Johnson 021 688 477 Ray Lever 021 951 082 Waiuku Waiuku ID: osbh1085 _________________________________________________ ID: osbf901 _________________________________________________
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