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10,000 steps for Reid
Waiuku Lions are proud to be hosting the ‘Sand to Mud 10,000 steps By Jess Paton - jess@districtspost.media for Reid’ fun run this year. Reid Lovett is a local four year old who has a rare form of cerebral palsy, and this year the Waiuku Lions Club are supporting his cause. ll Waiuku Lion, Allan Standing said the event has been running for more than 40 years. “The money has gone back into the community, but just in little bits here and there, spread out over the community.” In 2019, the event name has had a slight revamp, to support Reid’s cause. All the proceeds from the eight kilometre run on Sunday 14 April will go directly to Reid and his family. “10,000 steps is equivalent to around eight kilometres, hence the reason behind the name,” explained Allan. Reid’s condition means his brain doesn’t send the right signals to his muscles, affecting his ability to move and walk normally and causing him quite a bit of pain. The Lovett family recently booked an intensive therapy course at the NAPA centre in Australia, thanks to funds already raised. Reid’s family hope to also raise enough
funds to get him to St Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri, United States, for life changing selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery which will remove the muscle tightness permanently, and enable Reid a better chance at normal movement in his life. Reid has been fortunate enough to have been accepted for the surgery and is currently on the cancellation list for this year. That means if they get the call, they can go if they have the money. “The family have raised $25,000 so far and they need $150,000,” advises Allan. “It’s a good cause. This event has been running for about 35 years and each year we’ve tried to do something a little different but this year the whole format has changed,” said Allan. The first male and female back will receive a medal and the first school team will take away a trophy. Buses will be provided for people to transport them to the start line of the eight km walk/run that starts at 10am. Book it in your diary and keep your eyes out for more information in the coming weeks!
Meet Reid Lovett Reid was a much awaited baby. He had a rocky start to life when he was born at just 28weeks (only six months gestation). Reid spent a couple of months in NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit) on breathing assistance and getting all the medical help he needed. This was a very tough time for the family. His family found out early about his diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy (CP) which enabled them to start researching and learning therapy techniques from the start to give Reid the best shot utilising as much brain power as possible in the early years. Reid’s CP affects his legs causing very tight muscles and therefore his ability to move and walk normally.
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Reid cannot currently walk unassisted and has ongoing therapy to maintain and strengthen his muscles. Public funding for any therapy in New Zealand is extremely limited (almost zero). The family say it is up to them to ensure Reid gets as much support in this area as possible. . They hope to get him to St Louis children’s hospital in the USA, which the event will help fundraise for. Reid’s parents, Emma and Steven say that Reid never fails to make people smile and his determination is inspiring, pushing through pain, pushing through frustration to gain confidence he didn’t know he has.
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I ticked off something on my unwritten bucket list last week... I went to Rainbow’s End. Yes, I’ve lived in Auckland for nine years and only just went to ‘New Zealand’s premier theme park’. It wasn’t for fun though. It was part of a challenge, an Amazing Race. I was selected as ‘smartest person’ and got to go. I write smartest in inverted commas because you didn’t have to be smart, you just had to be able to down a litre of milk and a can of sprite and then ride the fear fall. Of course you didn’t know that before you were chosen, so it was all a surprise. The fear fall wasn’t too bad. I enjoyed the views on the way up which was surprisingly higher than I expected. The drop had me clinging on for dear life and while I didn’t scream, there was some noise that escaped my mouth, kind of what I imagine a wounded Rhino to sound like haha. As I’m sure I’ve said before, I’m not the biggest roller coaster ride fan. However, the last time I went on one was around 12 years ago in Australia, so it was probably time for a refresher. In the end, my first experience of the theme park is memorable, but not necessarily happy memories. And if you’re wondering, yes, I kept everything down and my bones will be stronger from all the calcium I consumed in such a short period. So my mini-visit to Rainbow’s End was a success. Maybe the next item I’ll tick off the bucket list will be going up the Skytower. Yeah I know, I haven’t been there either. What kind of Aucklander am I? Yana
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The first shovel of earth is soon to be turned to create the Waiuku Trails with a resource consent now granted and advanced planning well underway. The Waiuku Walkways Committee will break ground in March, Franklin Local Board member Andrew Baker said. “We are really looking forward to it because a lot of hard work and planning has already gone into it, so seeing physical work begin will be exciting.” He said it has been a pleasure to put the plan in place alongside committee members. “The community can be proud of the work that’s been done to make this project a reality, because it is going to deliver a fantastic asset for our area. Waiuku is leading the way, showing what an empowered community can achieve by taking charge of its own outcomes.”
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The committee presented the initial stages of the Waiuku Trails Plan to the Franklin Local Board last year, detailing how it would spend the board’s $300,000 budget allocation. A number of community volunteers have been involved in the project since it’s conception, and local contractors and businesses have stepped up with offers of help and discounted materials for walkways around the area. Trail planning and works will also see Awaroa Portage cleaned up and its protection ensured because of its value to the community and significance to mana whenua, who are also on the walkways committee. Franklin Local Board chair Angela Fulljames said the Waiuku Walkways Committee has set the bar for community involvement. “Franklin residents take a lot of pride in their areas, and none more than Waiuku.”
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Mr Massey at Waiuku, 1912 A large crowd gathers outside the Kentish Hotel to welcome William Ferguson Massey to Waiuku, 21 November 1912. Mr Massey, the long-serving Franklin MP and leader of the Reform Party, had recently been elected Prime Minister. The streets of the town were lined with people and decorated with flags and nikau fronds. The ‘C’ Company of the Auckland Mounted Rifles and the junior cadets paraded. Mr Massey, who was accompanied by the Hon. R.H. Rhodes, Postmaster-General, the Hon. Dr. Pomare, and Mr C.E. Statham MP, spoke briefly to the crowd from the verandah of the Kentish Hotel, General and was later entertained to a banquet in the Commercial Hall, behind the hotel. PHOTO: WAIUKU MUSEUM SOCIETY/AUCKLAND LIBRARIES FOOTPRINTS 04576
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Joining forces to combat distracted driving Pukekohe Police were joined by members from Auckland Transport on Thursday 21 February as part of an operation targeting distracted drivers. Drivers seen to be on their cellphones or not wearing seatbelts were pulled over on Manukau Road, a hotspot for the distracted. “Businesses and their customers have put in complaints about not being able to pull out safely on the road due to the number of drivers looking down at their phones,” said Sergeant Wayne Paxton. “It’s dangerous.” The idea behind last week’s operation was to have a conversation with the drivers about their actions, so that they understand there are consequences. “There is a misconception that you can hold your phone on speakerphone,” said Sergeant Paxton. “Things like looking on google maps or even changing music are distractions.” He encouraged people to buy
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WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER On Friday 22 February 2019 at 2.50pm, Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter W1 crew were tasked to Ararimu to assist a male patient in his 30s, whose truck had rolled. He suffered multiple injuries and was flown Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.
Sunday 24 February 2019 at 12.12pm, W1 crew were tasked to Te Kauwhata to assist a male patient in his 40s who was involved in a dirt bike accident. He went over the handlebars at approximately 70kmph, and was wearing a helmet. He suffered multiple injuries and a chest drain needed to be performed by the HEMS Doctor and Intensive Care Paramedic. He was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
handsfree devices. “They’re pretty cheap.” “Looking at your phone is not just breaking the law, it’s the distraction that you can miss things happening in front of you.” He said it was a danger, particularly around school time, when the students are leaving. “We’ve had lots of complaints around this time,” he said. Police and AT were also joined by St John paramedic Clare Hinch. Clare has been in the job 11 years and attended a number of motor vehicle accidents. She said Thursday’s operation was a great opportunity to speak to the drivers. “I say to them, ‘I don’t want to see you,’ and many of them reply they don’t want to be in the back of an ambulance either,” she said. “Paramed-
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Jo, Grant and Saskia were part of Thursday’s operation. PHOTO: YANA O’GORMAN
ics see them at their most vulnerable. Doing things like today shows that we care about them. If we can prevent just one accident from today, then it’s worth it. “It’s nice seeing people drive well too, and that positive reinforcement is important,” Clare said. Police also stopped drivers who were driving safely and wearing seatbelts, and they were awarded with some goodies from Auckland Transport.
Scrub fire at Pukekawa A scrub fire on Churchill Road, Pukekawa recently was successfully extinguished thanks to the help of local residents and emergency services. “On Sunday 17 February, four Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) appliances attended a grass fire in Pukekawa, which is now under control,” said a spokesperson from FENZ. Locals rallied together to prevent the fire spreading and Julian Austin even used all his tank water fighting the fire. “I just saw the start of fire as I was coming home,” said Julian. “So I grabbed my son and filled some buckets and headed back. By that time it had expanded from one metre wide to three! “We tried to contain it going in at least one direction and after a couple of trips back to home to refill we found we were out of water so had to stop. Luckily the fire brigade turned up at that time!” Julian described it as a small price to pay for keeping the community safe. “The crazy thing is it was all caused by a bird landing on the power pole, catching fire and landing in the dry grass,” he explained. A fire truck also made contact with a member of pubic at the scene. The FENZ spokesperson also said, “Police are investigating an incident in which a fire truck made contact with a member of the public on arrival at the scene.” “As first responders, Fire and Emergency personnel provided initial medical assessment and treatment for minor injuries, before St John Ambulance arrived.”
FOUND PROPERTY Pukekohe Police have a number of found property in their possession. Small gold open ended bangle with diamonds. Men’s gold ring with crown engraved on band and engraving on inner band (pictured). Silver link ID bracelet with ‘Rose’ engraved on front and engraving on back (pictured). If you recognise these items, or they belong to you, please contact Pukekohe Police Station on 09 237 1700, or go to 37 Manukau Road, Pukekohe 8am to 4pm.
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“Click” to discover gems of our past 125 years. 941 biographies. 150 contributors. What these numbers all have in common is the now complete two-book time titled “Women of Franklin on the 1893 Electoral Rolls”. 2018 marked 125 years since women in NZ were “allowed” to vote.
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2018 was also the year that 150 volunteers and contributors gave their time and passion to collating the biographies of all the women from the Franklin region, who were registered on that momentous electoral roll. At first glance there were 1740 women on the roll. “But this included Waiheke Island!” exclaimed Heather Maloney, Convenor of the Franklin Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists. “So, we pulled out just the ones that we felt fitted the Franklin area,” adds Heather, DOWN 1. Answer (8) when explaining how it all began back 2. Musical instrument in April 2018. (4) “We worked what felt like day and night 3. Authentic (7) 4. Core (5) for seven months on this project and 5. Metal (8) are extremely proud to present the final 6. Cheese (4) 11. Menace (8) books,” said Heather at the recent book 13. Unmarked (8) launch held at the Pukekohe Library. 14. Wine (7) 17. Trivial (5) Penny Prescott was one of the outstand19. Garment (4) ing biography coordinators, tirelessly 21. Dog (4) How to solve beavering away in the background No.1581 Sudoku! pulling together screeds of information regarding women from Waiuku and the surrounding areas. “Penny collated Fill the grid so that 276 of the biographies!” commented every row and every Heather.
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Janet Haste who also worked on the project noted, “When researching the newspaper sources, it struck me how little was written about any of the married women of that time.” Likely a reflection of the old times where only the lives of the men were noteworthy. And now we have a female Prime Minister who gave birth to a baby in her first term! Oh, how times have changed. With funding assistance from the Franklin Local Board, and production advice from Bill and Ngaire Deed, several sets of the books have been produced and distributed to local libraries. An e-book has also been launched enabling curious readers to simply click to explore the wonderful pioneering women of Franklin right from the comfort of their couch. Sheryn Hull from the project team was responsible for setting up the online database and leading the development of the e-book. “One of the mantras of the Genealogy Society is to preserve for the future, and the future is digital. That is why we decided we just had to get it online,” stated Sheryn. With the e-book version, readers can search up the name of a person of interest online or scroll through the myriad of fascinating bios to gain an insight into history. The ebook is completely free to use and can be accessed at this link http://anyflip. com/bookcase/udte Chairperson of the Franklin Local
Let’s talk local: Waiuku, Awhitu and Glenbrook February 27, 7pm – Waiuku Community Hall
Franklin Local Board makes decisions about your community facilities such as parks, playgrounds, halls, sports grounds, libraries and more. This is your chance to find out what the Franklin Local Board is doing in your community, ask questions and share your ideas for your local area. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a chat. The Waiuku Community Hall is at the Waiuku Service Centre (next to the library) 10 King Street, Waiuku.
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What a birthday gift! Penny Prescott (right) from the Franklin Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists presents Jean Phillpotts with a set of the treasured books.
Board, Angela Fulljames was on hand to cut the cake at the book launch celebration. She had uncovered new relatives herself through the book project and said to the genealogy team, “Thank you. You helped me discover and connect with more of my family history.” One very surprised recipient of a set of the precious books was Jean Phillpotts. Jean’s fabulous family had paid to have a set of books copied especially for Jean to celebrate her 80th birthday. “I am absolutely stunned!” cried Jean when presented with her set. Her great-great-grandmother Ellen Sinclair, an Irish woman who arrived in NZ in 1865 and who endured much heartache after losing numerous children in infancy, features in the book. This birthday gift will be a treasured keepsake. Happy birthday Jean!
Rhythm in the Square returns Pukekohe was able to rock out to the tunes of up and coming artists, enjoy entertainment from local dance troupes and savour a coffee on Saturday 23 February. Rhythm in the Square which was the brain ll child of Kihini Sheilds and Monique Askew was created in order to see the Pukekohe Town Square utilised, and to showcase local musicians. On Saturday, 13 year old Alyssa Martinovich kicked off the acts with covers. She has been singing since the age of four and has taken part in a number of plays, and performances for both music, and theatre. Samantha Jung-Fielding MC’ed Saturday’s event and will return for the next two. “It was created to give a showcase of up and Some of the young 8Count dancers.
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coming artists, and people in the community. We have a lot of rhythm and creativity,” she said. “They are fabulous acts, some new ones, lots from last year.” She said it was a great opportunity to bring the family down. “There’s face painting and trampolines, so it’s enjoyable for everyone.” Monique Askew added that it was great to have continued support from the Franklin Local Board, and Pukekohe Business Association. Blueliners Entertainment were also on site helping with sound. “It’s nice to have many of the soloists and artists back on board,” Monique said. “It’s definitely a highlight to see the square used.” In between the artists, there was entertainment by 8Count Dance Studio. For those that missed it, Rhythm in the Square will be on the next two Saturdays from 9am to 12pm.
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World record attempt from Franklin Wayne Browning, Stephen Johnson and Darren Masters will be kicking off the event on Friday 1 March 2019, and attempting to break the record set by a Dubai team in 2018.Â
Wayne agrees, “If we can change the life of one child, then we’ve done a good thing.â€? “It has been overwhelming the support we’ve received,â€? Darren said. While there have been concerns around the health aspect of the challenge ahead, the trio say it has made them even more determined.  “There’s no stopping us,â€? said Stephen.Â
They’re not just doing it to break a record, they’re doing it to raise funds and awareness for the Child Cancer Foundation. The current world record is 106 hours and 50 minutes (nearly four and a half days). The team of three will be attempting to go for 144 hours which is six days, without If we can make the kids happy sleep. and bring a smile to their faces, “We don’t just want to break the record, it’ll all be worth it.� we want to smash it,� said V3FM’s Wayne. Darren Masters The disc-jockeys who broadcast from Panmure FM Pukekohe (V3FM) and Panmure (Panmure  “Reaching the current record will be fine, FM) have their programme sorted, and the smashing it will be harder, but any hour over backing from the community. The three men will be broadcasting live from their stu- the record will be succeeding,� Wayne said.  With just a few days until the challenge dio just outside of Pukekohe.  While the support has come in the form of begins, they say the gravity of what they’ve started is beginning to start their nerves. coffee beans and Demon energy drink, they  “I wasn’t nervous until a few days ago,� have also been supported by others keen to said Darren. help the Child Cancer Foundation.  In terms of filling more than 100 hours “We have been very fortunate to have Helisika help out, and we will be taking a few worth of radio, they have a few interviews of the kids up with us in the air,� said Darren. teed up, but will also be relying on the community to call in and keep them going. Darren said choosing the CCF to support “Maybe we’ll cellotape our eyes open...� was a no-brainer. “If we can make the kids happy and bring a smile to their faces, it’ll all Darren said. “We’ve had a lot of messages of support,� be worth it.�
L-R: Wayne Browning, Stephen Johnson (back) and Darren Masters will be attempting six days live on air. PHOTO: YANA O’GORMAN
Wayne said. They’ll also be supporting each other. “We’re used to each other,� Wayne said. The practical joker of the group said they’ll be remembering the cause and it will keep them going, even when tensions rise. “We’re crammed in a sardine tin, so it’ll happen, but we just leave it in the moment.� David Baker, general manager for development, from the Child Cancer Foundation said they are very excited for them. “It’s a real challenge. It’s fantastic that they’re raising funds for CCF. We appreciate all the support we get. We’re incredibly grateful.� 160 children in New Zealand are diagnosed
MP urges parents to attend meeting Local MP Andrew Bayly is urging parents, teachers, boards of trustees and anyone with an interest in education throughout the Hunua electorate to attend a public meeting on the future of New Zealand’s education system. National is holding more than 40 public meetings throughout the country to listen to parents and teachers about their concerns and views on education issues. The meetings will cover general education issues but have a particular focus on the Tomorrow’s Schools Review. Along with Andrew, Papakura MP Judith Collins and National List MPs Kanwaljit Bakshi and Agnes Loheni are holding a joint meeting with National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye in Papakura on March 22. “The changes proposed by the taskforce cover almost every aspect of our school system, including governance, teaching and learning, learning support, and enrolment schemes,� Andrew said. “This is a once-in-a-generation chance to make some significant changes to our education system so it’s very important that the people involved in education – from parents through to school governance – understand what’s being proposed and get the chance to have their say.� He said the review has the potential to im-
pact every part of the education system. “The taskforce has undertaken significant consultation but it is clear from discussions with parents, boards of trustees and some educators, not all are aware of all of the recommendations. National has raised some serious concerns about the creation of around 20 education hubs, which would transfer more responsibilities from parents to officials. He is worried parents will be disempowered as a result. “Around 19,000 parents and trustees who currently sit on boards could be relegated to advisors with little ability to influence the education of their children.� However, Andrew said there are some positive aspects of the report in areas such as learning support, and National believes there is a need to improve governance and collaboration in the education system. “But the proposed changes are far reaching and must be carefully considered.� He expects the Papakura meeting will run for about an hour with some small presentations and the chance for people to ask the MPs questions. “Once the public meetings are complete, we will provide a summary of the feedback from them to the taskforce.� The meeting is on at 4pm, March 22, at Papakura High School, Willis Rd, Papakura. Children are welcome.
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with cancer every year. The CCF are currently supporting 1700 families. “We don’t just support the kids throughout the journey, but we’re there until they turn 20.� He said some of the CCF team would be joining the programme throughout the six days. “We like to support those who are supporting us, where we can,� David said. The trio have created a givealittle page for CCF. To donate, go to: https://givealittle.co.nz/ cause/panmure-fm-1070v3-fm-world-record. They are also encouraging people to ring in to the station throughout the challenge. You can call them on 0800 80 83 36.
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Smorgasbord Reunion The day had finally come and all was ready, the invitations had been long ago sent out, the follow ups and reminders had also followed along from time to time advising that the “Big Day” was getting very close, the Host had all the food well prepared, the venue was all ready, each and every seat had already been pre-paid for by the host, the day and hour was finally here, so now it was time for all the invited guests to rock on up, to celebrate and to feast and to fellowship, but would they come?
The Bible has a story found in Luke 14:16-24 “Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. And they all with one [consent] began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come {ceremonially unclean}.
So that servant came, and showed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel [them] to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say unto you, that none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.”
The reality to this verse is this one, Revelation 19:7-9 “Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed [are] they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, these are the true sayings of God.” You see, God the Father, the supreme ruler of Heaven and Earth is throwing a huge celebration party, for you see, his only son Jesus Christ is getting married, and you all have been sent an invitation, but how will you respond.
Revelation 22:17 “And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” John 14:3 “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also.” God is constantly sending out reminders, calling for a response, but how will you reply?
Luke 21:33-36 “Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and [so] that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
God is constantly sending out to each and every one of us a constant stream of reminders, in the sunshine and the rain, dawn and sunsets, flowers and trees, streams, lakes and rivers, the ocean waves, birds, butterflies, animals and all nature, the starry heavens are all calling out to us God’s undying love, but are we actually listening and will we respond? Has the cares of this life, the daily grind, that endlessness erased from your mind the real reason that we are here in this age, that we have life, but Jesus Christ is crying out for us to respond to his “Smorgasbord Reunion” which is very close, and it would not be the same if you fail to be there in attendance, so look up and live “In Christ” and confirm your invitation, and then daily to be ready.
You see, in Bible Times, the Wedding Invitation went out, along with the appropriate dress clothing, so that no matter your wealth, or lack thereof, you could always proudly attend. You placed the robe up on the shelf and kept it always clean and ready, and when the knock on the door came to take you to the celebration, it only took a moment to slip on the garment and slip out the door and off to the celebration. Or like Jesus’s Parable, are you going to decline, have you unfitted yourself for the purity of Heaven, has the Perfect Robe been carelessly mistreated and now it is an embarrassment and never fit to be ever seen, has it been ruined by the cares of this life, stopping you from attending. Now is the time to respond to God’s “Smorgasbord Reunion” and to get your life clean, and to accept “The Robe of Christs Righteousness” and to keep that pure and clean always, see you there at the Banquet.
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Franklin Hospice blooming after Garden Ramble Once again Franklin Hospice has come up trumps to benefit from their biannual Barfoot and Thompson Franklin Hospice Garden Ramble. ll The event took place over the weekend of 10 and 11 November 2018 with a ramble through eighteen large country gardens in the Drury, Ramarama, Bombay Hills, Tuakau and Pukekohe areas. Local branches of Barfoot and Thompson in Pukekohe, Tuakau, Waiuku and Papakura again came on board as the Platinum Sponsor as well as making their design teams and branch staff available for the event. Last week, an afternoon tea was held at Franklin Hospice, to thank the garden owners for opening up their gardens for the event. A cheque and a donation of $96,700 to Franklin Hospice was the result of fantastic support from the community – from the individuals willing to open their garden for the event; businesses advertising in tickets and donating products for sale at the Christmas market; companies and Trusts willing to sponsor some of the costs of the event; volunteers from service groups and other organisations who willingly manned gates to gardens; prepared lunches or man-
aged traffic; to members of the public who bought their tickets and who braved Sunday’s inclement weather to support the cause. This year the dates coincided with 100 years of Armistice Day and so on the 11th day of November at 11am all ‘garden ramblers’ were gifted Flanders Poppy seeds courtesy of McCulloughs and Egmont Seeds. The funds raised this year will be used to provide counselling services to help families cope with the stress, trauma and grief involved in nursing the terminally ill. The counsellor will
be an integral part of the clinical team of Hospice who currently provide in home care for the patient to enable them to remain with loved ones and in their own surroundings. This donation is important to Franklin Hospice to enable it to provide services to the district free of charge. Picture Below: Alistaire Hall (L), Chairman of Franklin Hospice receives the cheque from the Garden Ramble presented by Shane Ogle of Barfoot & Thompson, Platinum Sponsor of the event. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Big heart appeal Big hearted street collectors were out in the community on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 February, collecting donations for the Heart Foundations ‘Big Heart Appeal. ll Every 90 minutes a New Zealander dies of heart disease and New Zealand’s heart disease statistics are confronting, with more than 6500 Kiwis dying of it every year, making it our country’s single biggest killer. The Heart Foundation’s Big Heart Appeal will help raise money to fund research that will ultimately save and improve the lives of Kiwis living with heart disease. Silver Fern Michaela Sokolich-Beatson manages a heart condition, while television personalities Suzy Cato, Miriama Kamo and Renee Wright all have family and whanau living with heart disease. The Heart Foundation’s medical director Gerry Devlin says, “Not only do one in five New Zealanders die from heart disease, but more people than ever before are living with a heart condition. And it’s not just the elderly who are at risk. One in five people admitted to hospital with heart disease are under A big hearted street collector at Mitre 10 Waiuku last Friday. 60 years old.” PHOTO: JESS PATON
Floral arrangements spreading kindness Beautiful floral arrangements, from citizenship ceremonies in Pukekohe, have been re-gifted to the local community in mysterious but special gestures of kindness recently. Jess Paton jess@districtspost.media
The Citizen Ceremonies are organll ised by Auckland Council Events and Celeste Rutowski from Venue Hire, said “They have an amazing young man called Ross Gallagher who works many hours and goes above and beyond for all the events in South Auckland. He is the one who re-gifts the flowers!” Celeste recently gifted a bunch of flowers to Nansi Thompson, Facility Manager at Franklin Arts Centre, as she thought she deserved them. The flowers were left at the gallery entrance as a
mysterious surprise for Nansi. “Nansi is an extraordinary woman, who has such a big heart for art and the community! She brings so much life and adventure into our very own Franklin Art Galley.” Another bunch of flowers was gifted to Pukekohe Maternity hospital and they were personally delivered by Pukekohe Policeman Wayne Paxton. “Wayne Paxton is another amazing person in our community. He does sound and lighting for events as a second job and does some council events like the Citizen Ceremony,” said Celeste. “After he finished and packed away all his sound gear for the night, he still made time to drop the flowers at Pukekohe Hospital.” Celeste notes, “It’s a story or mystery of how two arrangements of flowers can make new citizens (myself also being an immigrant becoming a citizen
two years ago) feel welcome and show them we care. “Re-gifting them to spread more joy to an extraordinary gallery manager, Nansi, and to the maternity ward where we welcome our precious new arrivals to Puke, by our very own Policemen that keep us safe! What an amazing community we have.”
Above: The mysterious and beautiful floral arrangement that appeared outside the Franklin Arts Centre recently. PHOTO: FACEBOOK
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Above Cody Cooper and his mechanic Lee Left: Loren Stockley from Motorcycle New Zealand addressing the kids PHOTO: SUPPLIED.
Little Ants with a big heart On Monday 11 February 2019, the Little Ants carpark was abuzz with excitement and activity. As part of the centre’s Healthy Heart week promotion they had organised a bike day. The children all bought in their bikes, scooters and helmets from home, and they took turns throughout the day having a go on the track the staff had created. The preschool children, as they had longer to wait for their turn, also created traffic signs and decorated their bikes. They had an amazing time and made the team proud, showing their caring sharing spirit, taking turns on each other’s bikes, giving advice and demonstrations to the other not so confident cyclists amongst them. Centre manager Linda Dyer said the week was a great opportunity to help educate the children about keeping healthy and safe,
Kids from Little Ants enjoy zooming around the track.
Lukas Carnell takes his bike for a spin
Winning is what Liam has done since an early age - seen here in 2012 NZ CIK championship win - Cadet class Liam is joining drivers from ll all over the world, from Norway to Austria and Australia to race in different tracks. He will now contest the very prestigious and competitive Formula European Masters series with Motopark, the team
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children. They continued to collect for the Heart Foundation for the rest of the week, with the centre owners pledging to match what ever the children and Little Ants team raise.
17-year-old racing champ signs with Red Bull Seventeen year old LIam Lawson is unstoppable. After winning the NZ Grand Prix, and Toyota Racing Series in his rookie season, the young driver has now been named in the Red Bull Junior Team.
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Harrisville School was buzzing with excitement on Friday 22 February when Loren Stockley from Motorcycle New Zealand paid them a visit with Cody Cooper, New Zealand’s topranked Kiwi in motocross and his mechanic Lee. There was a question and answer session followed by an awesome demonstration from Cody on his Honda, cheered on by the students. Round 3 of the NZ Motocross Championships was held at the Harrisville MX track on Sunday 24 February.
that took 19-year-old Briton Dan Ticktum to back-to-back Macau victories. The Red Bull Junior Program has signed 17-year-old Kiwi Liam Lawson. Lawson will this season compete in the Formula European Masters competition with Team Motopark. Winner of both the 2019 New Zealand Grand Prix and the 2019 Castrol Toyota Racing Series, Lawson will compete in the nine round series at a number of tracks he competed in the 2017 German ADAC F4 Championships. “I have raced at Hockenheim several times and I really like that circuit,” commented Lawson. The one I am most looking forward to is Brands Hatch in the UK. There is so much history around that circuit and the up and down nature of the track will make for a great challenge.” Racing gets underway 3-5 May at Hockenheim.
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Saturday 2nd March
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Smudge Some have been finding snapper fishing off the coast pretty tough while others are reporting great catches. I guess it’s all a matter of right time and right place. Depths around 50 to 60m seem to be the most consistent for snapper. There are plenty of kahawai and gurnard around though, especially in the shallower water. Off Port Waikato the fish are more prolific and are certainly in nice and close. The real action out west though is coming from gamefish. There have been many reports of packs of marlin smashing up bait schools on the surface with a lot of anglers reporting multiple hook ups. While 80m to 115m seems to be holding the most fish, there have been marlin sighted and caught in as close as 40 metres. Often the fish are actively feeding but won’t readily take lures, the crews who go prepared with live baits often have the advantage in this situation. I’m often asked where the marlin are being caught with most wanting to know if the fish are north or south of the bar. The tales I am hearing don’t really point to a pattern, one day they are north, the next they may be south, or they may be anywhere! I know that’s not much help but that’s how it is. I’m no game fishing expert but most fishermen coming in to weigh a fish are usually happy to share some intel and that’s how I get my marlin reports. Of course I can’t give away their secrets but general information is always welcome. Skipjack and albacore tuna are around too of course and in the last few weeks more mahimahi have also been caught. Most of these spectacular looking fish have been small, but they don’t seem to mind taking marlin lures. Harbour fishing has been going well, although
Bernard Cave caught this Marlin on Thursday 21 February 2019 it hasn’t been an exceptional year so far. Typically from February through to May is the best time for snapper fishing in the harbour with the Autumn and earlier winter providing the bigger snapper. I know of snapper up to 8lb so far, which is not too shabby at all. Kingfish are plentiful and you will catch more of them if you actively fish for them rather than taking the approach of hoping to catch on with your snapper techniques. Live baits, jigs and top water lures all work well. There is only one certainty with fish-
ing though and that is you won’t catch a thing unless you are out there doing it. Most successful anglers spend a lot of time on the water and that’s how they hone their craft. It’s important to remember too that there are very few people who really do catch loads of fish each time they go out. We all have days when we struggle and those are the days that teach us the most. Take care, Smudge Article kindly supplied by Counties Sport Fishing Club
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Local axemen take title at Pukekohe show Onewhero opening day The Waiuku Axemen’s Club hosted woodchopping in the Douglas Arena at the Counties Power 133rd Pukekohe Show on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 February 2019. Local axemen competed against visiting axemen and women from further afield during the weekends events. Many of those attending are currently, or have been, New Zealand representatives. All being talented, skilful and professional in their chosen disciplines. Over the two days competitors entered in standing, underhand, single saw, double power saw, tree felling, spring board, underhand elimination, teams race, chain saw and axe throw events. Event 5 and 9 were Counties Power 325mm hard hitting standing Championship and 325mm standing Championship. Event 8 on Saturday saw the crowd pleasing Tuatahi racing axes and saws 325mm Tree Felling Championship New Zealand Title, with Jesse Whitehead taking it out from Willy McDonald. The axemen climb the “tree” by cutting holes in the sides to stablise an inserted board that must take their weight for them to progress to the top, where they cut one side of the block. They then climb down and repeat the same procedure on the other side to reach the top to complete cutting the block off.
Event 3 on Sunday was the 250mm Springboard Championship, a shortened “tree” from Saturday’s event 8, where those competing climb to the top and cut the block on the top board from both sides. Event 4 on Sunday, the T. Howard & Sons 300mm Underhand Elimination New Zealand Title was fiercely contended as axemen paired off against one another to find the outright winners. Event 5 the Stihl Shop Pukekohe Teams Race held the crowds attention with the four men/ women teams competing in a chainsaw underhand single saw and standing block. Event 6 the Stihl Shop Pukekohe Chainsaw event saw axemen and women pit their skill against one another with all competitors fully kitted out in safety gear, from chaps to earmuffs and protective glasses. The points prize for Saturday was won by Bruce Tumwald, with Harry Hardie winning Sunday’s points prize, along with winning the overall points prize having competed at all four meets (16 and 17 November 2018 and 16 and 17 February 2019) for the Bill Baker Memorial Cup presented by Mr and Mrs Ces Pennell and family of Pukeoware in recognition of Bill Baker being an official starter from 1958, 1972 and being strongly contested for yearly since 1975 . Jesse Whitehead and Willy McDonald in the tree event.. SUPPLIED
Bruce Turnwald and Harry Hardie single saw - both points prize winners with Harry winner of the Bill Baker Memorial cup. SUPPLIED
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Thursday 14, March 2019 Time: 7:00pm Massey Park Club Rooms, Belgium St, Waiuku • New members welcome. • Executive positions available. • Come along and support the future of Waiuku Junior Football. • For more information or wishing to join, please contact Melissa (Junior Club Secretary) 021 2160030.
Results Pukekohe Show 2019 Saturday 16 February Event 1 Standing A Div pt N. McDonald 2nd C. Hall 3rd P. Eyles 4th W. McDonald Standing B Div pt M. Beattie 2nd B. Turnwald 3rd S. Campbell 4th H. Hardie Event 2 Underhand A Div pt N. McDonald 2nd J . Whitehead 3rd C. Hall 4th D. McDonald Underhand B Div pt B. Turnwald 2nd H. Hardie 3rd C. Hastie 4th M. Robinson Event 3 Underhand open Hep pt B. Turnwald 2nd M. Robinson 3rd M .Beattie 4th W. McDonald Event 4 Standing Open Hep D. McDonald 2nd C. Hastie 3rd N. McDonald 4th M. Robinson Event 5 Hard hitting Standing Champ pt J. Whitehead 2nd N. McDonald 3rd D. McDonald 4th C. Hall Event 6 Single saw pt D. McDonald 2nd M. Robinson 3rd D. Apelu 4th DNF Event 7 Doublehand power Saw pt D&N McDonald 2nd W. McDonald& J. Whitehead 3rd M .Beattie & H. Hardie 4th S. Campbell & C. Hall Event 8 Tree Felling Championship NZ Title pt J. Whitehead 2nd W. McDonald Event 9 Standing Championship pt N. McDonald 2nd J. Whitehead 3rd W. McDonald 4th C. Hall Points Prize B. Turnwald Sunday 17 February Event 1 Underhand open Hep pt H. Hardie 2nd S. Campbell 3rd P. Eyles 4th M. Robinson Event 2 Standing Open Hep pt M. Robinson 2nd W. McDonald 3rd C. Hall 4th D. McDonald Event 3 Springboard Championship pt W.McDonald 2nd J.Whitehead 3rd N. McDonald 4th D. McDonald Event 4 Underhand Elimination NZ Title pt N. McDonald 2nd C. Hall 3rd J. Whitehead 4th D. McDonald Event 6 Chainsaw pt W.McDonald 2nd J. Whitehead 3rd R. Johnson 4th N. McDonald Event 7 Axe Throw pt J. Whitehead 2nd H. Hardie 3rd N. McDonald Points Prize H. Hardie Bill Baker Cup H. Hardie
Miniature horses back to strut their Golf stuff Results
Franklin Miniature Horse Club are hosting the Association of Independent Miniature Horse Clubs New Zealand Incorporated (AIMHCNZ) National Miniature Horse show again this year.
It is the second time the club have hosted the show, which will take place at the Pukekohe Showgrounds from 1- 3 March. Amanda Wilson, president for the Franklin Club, said the show is “what horses can do, just with smaller ones.” Friday 1 March is performance day, with trail, jumping, harness and long reining. On Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 March, are the halter days with breed, showmanship, colour and specialty classes. Judging starts at 8.30am each day.
Onewhero Golf Club held their opening day earlier in January. It was a day where club members geared up for battle, the lost ball, forgotten club, and finding that elusive club cover. The competition was on to see who had the highest stableford, lowest nett and the biggest golden egg of all time, the hole in one. Club president John O’Brien got everyone excited and revved up for day ahead by giving everyone a few words and reminded them about upcoming competitions, before the day hit off with a bang when Denise Orton Opened with the first tee off of the season. Not that she was under much pressure with everyone watching. Pictured right: Club President John O’Brien. PHOTO SUPPLIED
Pukekohe host Golf Croquet tournament
Above: Jenny Begg and Diana Pattinson.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
The hot weather did not deter entries for the recent CountiesManukau Annual Golf Croquet tournament. There were 18 doubles and 18 singles entries played over two days, with organisers proud of the good numbers and some very good games. Results: Handicap Doubles - Section A: 1. Pat Lester/Scott Martins (Pukekohe) 2. Jim Dickson/Caroll Sanford (Howick). Section B: 1. Roger Adamson/Ethan Duan (Howick) 2. Jenny Begg/Diana Pattinson (Pukekohe). Levels Singles – Section A: 1. Pat Lester (Pukekohe) 2. Scott Martins (Pukekohe). Section B: 1. Gale Rubick (Pukekohe) 2. Brian Morrison (Warkworth). Section C: 1. Cynthia Bates (Pukekohe) 2. Harry Fox (Pukekohe)
Onewhero Golf held their men’s haggle on Wednesday 20 February 2019. The results were: L Scott 44 • R Preece 42 • N Dearlove 41 • M Thompson 41 • B Day 40 • R Gibson 39 • J Walley 39 • P Skinner 38 • G Deighton 38 • T Bell 36 • P Curtayne 36 • G Dell 36 • Two’s R Avery, P Skinner, L Johns, R Preece.
Above: Scott Martins and Pat Lester Harry Fox
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Waiuku District Rugby Football Club Inc has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Auckland for the renewal of a Club Licence, in respect of the premises situated at 34 King Street, Waiuku . The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is as a Rugby Sports Club. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday to Wednesday: 7.00 pm to 10.30 pm, Thursday: 5.00 pm to 10.30 pm, Friday: 5.00 pm to 12.00 am midnight, Saturday and Public Holidays: 12.30 pm to 12.00 am midnight, Sunday: 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm. 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 wishes to object to the issue of the licence, may may file a notice in writing of their objection. The objection notice must be filed no later than 15 working days after the publication date of this public notice on www.alcoholnotices.co.nz. Any objections must be in relation to matters specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Address your objection to: The Secretary of the District Licensing Committee. Mail to: Private Bag 92300, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142. This application has been published on www.alcoholnotices. co.nz on the following date: 20 February 2019
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COUNTIES POWER TARIFFS COUNTIES POWER TARIFFS
EFFECTIVE 1 APRIL 2019 EFFECTIVE APRIL All prices are GST exclusive. Counties Power prices will be changed1 on the2019 1st April 2019 and are disclosed as follows: All prices are GST exclusive. Counties Power prices will be changed on the 1st April 2019 and are1 disclosed follows: Summer is from Oct 1 to Apr 30. Winter is from May to Sepas30. Summer is from Oct 1 to Apr 30. Winter is from May 1 to Sep 30. Peak is defined as between the periods of 7am and 11am, and, 5pm and 9pm, Monday to Friday (including public holidays). Off-Peak is all other periods Peak is defined as between the periods of 7am and 11am, and, 5pm and 9pm, Monday to Friday (including public holidays). Off-Peak is all other periods. The total price is a combination of the transmission component and the distribution component. The transmission component represents The size of the discount the customer will receive is based on the usage at the customer's current address as at the cutoff
The totalforprice is a combination of the transmission component and the distribution component. The transmission component represents payment for the use of the national network owned the use of the national network owned by Transpower New Zealand. The distribution component is for use of the Counties date in November 2019. Only customers who are connected to our network on the cutoff date are eligible for the discount. bypayment Transpower New Zealand. The distribution component is for use of the Counties Power Network. The size of the discount the customer will receive is based on the usage at the cusPower Network. tomer’s current address as at the cutoff date in November 2019. Only customers who are connected to our network on the cutoff date are eligible for the discount. The Counties Power's total consumer discount for FY20 is $10.56m including both the posted and proposed amounts (refer Note 1). The Counties Power’s total consumer discount for FY20 is $10.56m including both the posted and proposed amounts (refer Note 1).
Previous Price Component 2018 Price Component Price Component Description Code RESIDENTIAL CONSUMER - LOW FIXED CHARGE (LFC) FIXD Daily Price PEAK Peak OFPK Off Peak CTRL Controlled DEFT Uncontrolled INJT Export
Price Category RLUC
$/Unit 0.1500 0.1996 0.0998 0.0731 0.1233 0.0102
$/Unit 0.0330 0.0436 0.0218 0.0163 0.0274 0.0023
$/Unit 0.1170 0.1544 0.0772 0.0578 0.0970 0.0080
$/Unit 0.1500 0.1980 0.0990 0.0741 0.1244 0.0103
Delivery Price After Discount $/Unit 0.1290 0.1703 0.0851 0.0637 0.1070 0.0089
$/Unit 0.6509 0.1916 0.0686 0.0502 0.1004 0.0102 $/Unit 0.1076 $/Unit 8.4938 0.6770 0.1073 $/Unit 0.9389 0.1932 0.0713 0.0522 0.1042 0.0566 0.0102
$/Unit 0.1445 0.0422 0.0151 0.0112 0.0223 0.0023 $/Unit 0.0239 $/Unit 1.8854 0.1503 0.0238 $/Unit 0.2084 0.0425 0.0157 0.0116 0.0231 0.0126 0.0023
$/Unit 0.5123 0.1494 0.0535 0.0395 0.0790 0.0080 $/Unit 0.0847 $/Unit 6.6848 0.5328 0.0845 $/Unit 0.7390 0.1507 0.0556 0.0411 0.0820 0.0445 0.0080
$/Unit 0.6568 0.1916 0.0686 0.0507 0.1013 0.0103 $/Unit 0.1086 $/Unit 8.5702 0.6831 0.1083 $/Unit 0.9474 0.1932 0.0713 0.0527 0.1051 0.0571 0.0103
$/Unit 0.5648 0.1648 0.0590 0.0436 0.0871 0.0089 $/Unit 0.0934 $/Unit 7.3704 0.5875 0.0931 $/Unit 0.8148 0.1662 0.0613 0.0453 0.0904 0.0491 0.0089
$/Unit 0.0114 0.0272 0.0294 0.0181 0.0148 0.0686 0.1242 0.0226 10.5412
$/Unit 0.0025 0.0061 0.0065 0.0040 0.0033 0.0152 0.0276 0.0050 2.3399
$/Unit 0.0090 0.0214 0.0232 0.0143 0.0116 0.0540 0.0977 0.0178 8.2962
$/Unit 0.0115 0.0275 0.0297 0.0183 0.0149 0.0692 0.1253 0.0228 10.6361
$/Unit 0.0099 0.0237 0.0255 0.0157 0.0128 0.0595 0.1078 0.0196 9.1470
$/kVArh
0.0566
0.0126
0.0445
0.0571
0.0491
$/kVA/mth $/mth $/kVA/mth
0.5671 112.4470 0.2640
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.5722 113.4590 0.2664
0.5722 113.4590 0.2664
0.4921 97.5747 0.2291
Units
$/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh
Customers On Price Component 14658
Price Component 2019
Total
Transmission Distribution
Total
Low User price category is only available to a consumers principal place of residence. A customer may only switch between low user and regular residential price categories once per 12 month period.
RESIDENTIAL CONSUMER - REGULAR USER FIXD Daily Price PEAK Peak OFPK Off Peak CTRL Controlled DEFT Uncontrolled INJT Export RESIDENTIAL CONSUMER - PREPAY CUSTOMER UNCT Prepower STREET & COMMUNITY LIGHTING SLDI Unmetered Distributed Streetlights FIXD Metered Lighting - Daily Price CTRL Metered Lighting - kWh GENERAL MASS MARKET FIXD Daily Price PEAK Peak OFPK Off Peak CTRL Controlled DEFT Uncontrolled PWRF Power Factor INJT Export
RSUC
RPPC STRL
GSUC
$/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/column/mth $/day $/kWh $/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kVArh $/kWh
20705
616 22
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Customers with appropriate metering will be required to pay a charge for all reactive energy supplied by the distribution network in excess of an average monthly power factor of 0.95 lagging
MAJOR CUSTOMERS (TOU METER) SNIT Summer Night (2400 - 0700) SMPD Summer Morning Peak (0700 - 1100) SEPD Summer Evening Peak (1700 - 2100) SOPD Summer Off Peak (1100 - 1700, 2100 - 2400) WNIT Winter Night (2400 - 0700) WMPD Winter Morning Peak (0700 - 1100) WEPD Winter Evening Peak (1700 - 2100) WOPD Winter Off Peak (1100 - 1700, 2100 - 2400) DMND Demand
LCTC
$/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kVA/mth
168
Monitored 0700-2300 daily and charged at the average of the 3 highest demands per calendar month, with a maximum of one demand per day
PWRF
Power Factor Applies to all reactive energy supplied by the distribution network in excess of an average monthly power factor of 0.95 lagging
CAPY TMMP TMCP
Connection Capacity Price Transformer Monthly Price Transformer Capacity Price
Note 1.1. TheThe discount value includes a posted discount ofa$8.4 million for FY20. An additional proposed discount already An included of $2.16 million will be madediscount by the Company FY20. subjectincluded to no significant unforeseen eventswill impacting on the netwok. (e.g. Company a severe weatherinevent, Note discount value includes posted discount of $8.4 million fornotFY20. additional proposed notin already of or$2.16 million be made by the FY20. natural disaster, fire) subject to noor significant or unforeseen events impacting on the netwok. (e.g. a severe weather event, natural disaster, or fire)
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Since this is our last posting before the financial year end, 31st March, we thought this might be a good opportunity to provide some information with regard to the preparation of financial year end. Some of the things need to be prepared rather in advance than later. Profit Review(Estimation) – Have you paid sufficient provisional tax for the 2019 year so far? From this financial year, you could make up your provisional tax on the last instalment, 7th May. If you used a standard method and have paid the first and the second instalments on time, as long as you make up the balance on the last instalment, use of money interest won’t be charged on the shortfall of the first and the second instalments. Of course, there is a threshold for this exception which is $60,000 in residual income tax (RIT). If your RIT is $60,000 or over, you are still required to make equal instalments on the projected provisional tax amounts. Bad Debts - If you have any customers who are unlikely to pay their debts then you must have them written-off before 31 March (i.e. before you close the processing of your March Accounts Receivable Ledger). This does not prevent you from still chasing them through legal methods. Staff Bonuses and Holiday Pay - Employers can claim a tax deduction on bonuses and holiday pays if the payment is made by 2nd June 2019 provided the expense has been incurred prior to 31 March. Assets - Have a look at your asset schedule and identify any assets that have been scrapped during the year. Update the fixed asset schedule accordingly. Complete your stock take - If your sales are less than $1.3 million then you can use the same value of your opening stock as the closing stock provided you can estimate your closing stock to be less than $10,000. In all other cases, if you are selling goods then you must count and value your trading stock as at the last day of your income year. If you hold any consumables, this does not need to be included provided they cost less than $58,000. Deductions for Prepaid Expenses - In some circumstances certain prepaid expenses will qualify for a deduction in the current year. If you not sure about this, please contact us.
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This could, for example, be the result of an error the taxpayer has identified in the calculation of their tax liability for the period, or at the resolution of a dispute. If there has been an underpayment as a result, the UOMI will be imposed. In some cases, the underpayment rate is higher than a company's commercial borrowing rate. Tax pooling will allow taxpayers to pool tax payments, offsetting underpayments by overpayments within the same pool, thereby reducing their UOMI exposure. If you need any advice or assistance in relation to tax pooling, please also contact us.
Minimum wages
score From 1 April 2019, the minimum will be revised to $17.70 per hour. Starting-out and trainees’ rate will be 80% of the ordinary minimum wages, $14.16 per hour.
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